Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

2.7.1665 (Sunday 2 July 1665)

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July: 2. plague increased to 267. bill. 684: my son have leave to continue in the country, god in mercy preserve us, and heal the city. medicaments used. but no public call to repentance(,) the king goes to Wilton by Salisberry. the old Queen gone for France. Lawson our brave seaman dead of his wound, the season very moist, lord sent not all in anger. god good to me in the word the lord accept me and be gracious to me