23 May 1808: "Complain the subscribers Selectmen of the Town of Carlisle that Eleazer Heald of said Carlisle doth by excessive drinking and idleness so spend and waste his estate as thereby to expose himself and family to want and endanger or expose the Town of Carlisle to a charge or expence for the maintenance or support of him and some of his family - We therefore pray your Honor that such proceedings may be had relative to the subject matter of this complaint as is by Law in such cases made and provided." Eleazar Heald and Selectmen cited to appear. "... not appear nor put in any answer to the said Complaint, whereupon divers witnesses are examined upon oath, by whom it appears to the Judge of said Court that said Eleazer Heald is guilty of the charge alledged against him in the Complaint: It is therefore decreed by me the said Judge that a guardian be appointed for said Eleazer Heald as the law in such cases provides." James Prescott. J. Probate.
15 Jun 1808: Bond of Nathaniel Hutchingon Jr yeoman of Carlisle as Guardian of Eleazer Heald of said Carlisle, cooper.
