Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

28.7.1672 (Sunday 28 July 1672)

document 70017030

28. preached twice at Newport, W. Mathews funeral who gave me a good legacy. I had a great desire to do good in that journey(.) people flocked to the word with attention and affection. saw my sisters with delight: returned. 30. through much rain. Aug. 1. a flood in chelmsford river. busy. in harvest and tithes.