An Account of Two Voyages to New-England, Made During the Years 1638, 1663

by active 1630-1675 John Josselyn

[p. 261.] Civil Wars began in England.

Mr. Huet Minister arrived in New-England, Mr. Peck and Mr. Saxton.

A Church gathered at Braintree, Mr. Wheelright pastor.

Mr. Henry Dunster arrived in New-England.

1641.

Mr. William Bradford chosen Governour of new-Plimouth Colony.

Mr. Richard Bellingham chosen Governour of the Massachusets Colony, Mr. John Endicot Deputy.

A Church gathered at Glocester in the Massachusets Colony.

A sharp winter in New-England, the harbours and salt bayes frozen over so as passable for Men, Horses, Oxen and Carts five weeks.