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

by active 1630-1675 John Josselyn

1642.

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

Mr. John Winthorp chosen Governour of the Massachusets Colony, John Endicot Esq; Deputy Governour.

This Spring Cowes and Cattle fell from 22 pound a Cow, to six, seven and eight pound a Cow of a sudden.

A Church now gathered at Woeburn in the Massachusets Colony.

[p. 262.] Thirteen able Ministers now at this time in new-Plimouth Jurisdiction.

Harvard-Colledge founded with a publick Library.

Ministers bred in New-England, and (excepting about 10) in Harvard-Colledge, one hundred thirty two; of which dyed in the Countrey Ten, now living eighty one, removed to England forty one. June Warwick Parliament Admiral.

1643.

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