Three men of War arrived in new-Plimouth harbour under the Command of Capt. Thomas Cromwell, richly laden, a mutiny amongst the Sea-men, whereby one man was killed.
The second Synod at Cambridge touching the duty and power of magistrates in matters of Religion.
[p. 264.] Secondly, the nature and power of Synods.
Mr. John Eliot first preached to the Indians in their Native language, the principal Instruments of converting the Indians, Mr. John Eliot Senior, Mr. John Eliot Junior, Mr. Thomas Mayhew, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Brown, Mr. James, and Mr. Cotton.
1647.
Mr. William Bradford chosen Governour of new-Plimouth Colony.
Mr. John Winthorp chosen Governour of the Massachusets Colony, Mr. Thomas Dudley Deputy Governour, and Mr. John Endicot Major General.
Now Mr. Thomas Hooker pastor of the Church at Hertford dyed.
The Tartars over-run China.
1648.