Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

9.12.1651 (Thursday 9 December 1651)

document 70006200

9: This day I began to plough in Dagnal , god in mercy give a blessing for it proceeds from him. I received 25li. of my augmentation arrears, which my good friend Major Haines procured from Mr Stanbridge . I was at Mr H. where our company met, we had lively and sweet discourse on trials of a christians growth, make me such a one I most humbly entreat thee,