Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

28.12.1658 (Thursday 28 December 1658)

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28: A very windy night, but goodly summers day, clear, sunshine, warm, the ground paving: Knights chosen at chelmsford Mr Charles Rich , and Mr Turnor , a choice not well relished by many honest men, but god knows what is best

210. voices carried an election, Turnor that had most had not 240. divers elections were on this day called Innocents day. will the Parl: be harmless, or suffer themselves, or make others do so, secreta tibi deus mi.