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

by active 1630-1675 John Josselyn

1645.

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

Mr. Thomas Dudley chosen Governour of the Massachusets Colony, and Mr. John Winthorp Deputy Governour, Mr. John Endicot major General.

A Church gathered at Springfield.

1646.

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

Mr. John Winthorp chosen Governour of the Massachusets, Mr. Thomas Dudley Deputy and Mr. John Endicot major General.

Two Suns appeared towards the latter end of the year.

This year they drew up a body of Laws for the well ordering of their Commonwealth (as they termed it) printed in 1648.