Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

1.1.1679 (Wednesday 1 January 1679)

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Jan. 1. New year entered with the news of the prorogation of the Parliament until Feb. 4th. people looked on it as much troubled, so am I, but god is where he was and that is my souls hope. my wife took a purge, which wrought wonderfully it amazed us. but god was our help.