Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

10.9.1659 (Saturday 10 September 1659)

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10: early my wife apprehends she miscarried again, lord in mercy bless us with thy love and favour, I hired this day a youth(,) I give him mans wages, because I trust he will be an orderly servant, I looked upon it, as a great mercy to me lord make it so I pray thee.