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

by active 1630-1675 John Josselyn

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

Mr. John Endicot chosen Governour of the Massachusets colony, Mr. Thomas Dudley Deputy Governour, Mr. Gibbons major General.

John Cotton Teacher of Boston Church dyed, a Comet was seen at the time of his sickness hanging over New England, which went out soon after his death.

[p. 267.] The Spirits that took Children in England, said to be set awork first by the Parliament, and Hugh Peters as chief Agent, Actor or Procurer.

1653.

Oliver Cromwell Usurped the Title of Protector December the Sixteenth.

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

Mr. Thomas Dudley chosen Governour of the Massachusets colony, Mr. John Endicot Deputy Governour, Mr. Gibbons major General.

Mr. Thomas Dudley Governour of the Massachusets colony dyed, aged about 77 years at his house at Roxebury, July 31.