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this Citty in ye plase of Mr. Cole deceased.” In 1654 Reed was 
one of the Overseers of the Common-lands, in 1655-6 he was one 
of the Constables, and in September 1657 was elected a Bailiff of 
the City, the Chamberlain in 1658 noting :— 
“Tt of Mr. John Reede for his part of 
Bailyweeke 06 - 13-04.” 
The M. B. August 24th 1659; records ‘Whereas Mr. John 
_ Reede hath begun to make an Incroachment on ye Northgate 
Streete ye question is whether ye same Incroachment shall bee 
taken downe or not—Agreede ye sde Incroachment shall bee 
-taken downe and that ye Mayor and Justices bee desired to see 
ye same done accordingly.” 
Reed was one of the Councillors arrested on Mcnday, September 
23rd 1661, and sent to Keynsham by Henry Chapman. 
Reed was Chamberlain in 1668 and 1669, in the latter year 
his account, modestly omitting the prefix Mr., notes :— 
“Tt of John Reed for his fine and Seale 12-06-08.” 
His account for 1669 was not closed until 1673, the then 
Chamberlain noting, 
“Ttem of Mr. John Reede due uppon 
the ballance of his accompt 08 —o02 — 00.” 
In March 1670, Reed was elected an Alderman, and in 1672 
was again an Overseer of the Commons. 
In September 1674, the question was asked in the Council, 
“Who shall be Mayor of this Citty for ye yeare ensuing—Agreede 
Mr. John Reede be Mayor of this Citty for ye yeare ensuing.” 
(October 1674-5.) 
WILL® BATH 
32. 29.0% GEO * REVE ¢ GOLDSMITH=The Gold- 
smiths Arms 
R: IN + BATH « 1668 « = G+ M*“+gR « 
The issuer of this Token carried on business in Stall Street, 
near the Church of S. Mary de Stalles. 
