Remember these four and all shall be well.
1602. The fort and store house built by Gosnold on Elizabeth island for a settlement,
was abandoned in consequence of discontents arising among those who were to have remained in the country, and the whole company returned to England. The ruins of this ephemeral settlement were seen as late as 1797.
1616. Thomas Bilson, a celebrated English divine, died. He was distinguished for his eloquence as a preacher, and his learning as a theological writer and controversialist. He was one of the two final correctors of the present translation of the Bible.
1621. The first duel in New England fought by two servants with sword and dagger, both of whom were wounded. For this outrage they were sentenced to lie 24 hours with their heads and feet tied together.
1633. Charles I, of England, crowned king of Scotland at Holyrood house, by the archbishop of St. Andrews.
1667. William Rawley, an English divine, died. He was chaplain to Charles I and II, and also to Bacon, whose works he edited.
1675. Battle of Fehrbellin; the elector Frederick William, at the head of 6,000 cavalry, attacked the Swedish invading army under the celebrated Wrangel, and gained a complete victory.
1684. The English court of chancery gave judgment for the king against the governor and company of Massachusetts; their charter was declared forfeited, and their liberties were seized into the king's hands.
1697. Richard, earl of Bellomont, was appointed to succeed colonel Fletcher as governor of New York.