Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

9.7.1665 (Sunday 9 July 1665)

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July. 9. God good in our preservation, the plague fears the London they fly before it and the country fears all trade with London. died. 1006. of the plague. 470 the Lord stay his heavy hand. heard from my wives sister Worrall out of Ireland which overjoyed us(,) returned her letters, the season tickle for hay time, the lord good in his word, god in mercy render it a blessing to my people and soul.