Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

10.1.1675 (Sunday 10 January 1675)

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Jan. 10. The same weather still. heard with joy of our friends welfare at London. Mr Ed. Thurston . a swearing drunkard. died at Sr Will. Wisemans . occasioned if not in a drunken fit. wheresoever he dances they dance their rounds and hold on the frolics. lord open mens eyes. the lord good in the word of faith, which I find and believe all things shall work for good as loss of fathers estate so I know the miscarriage of children I hope John . and I yet hope for him