Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

28.8.1657 (Friday 28 August 1657)

document 70010450

28. sent for to Markshall to Major Haynes who was ill, I met Justice Harlakenden who came from him, who questioned not but he would be dead before I came to him, my bowels were moved within for my dear friend, I overcame myself and concernments in him through mercy, but as useful to poor England my heart could not part with him, I overcame my fears, and had hopes of his life before I came there, and found it so accordingly, for which I bless god, the Lord help me never to forget those walking meditations.