Edward Winslow journal, 1754-1755.

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Edward Winslow journal, 1754-1755.

The journal recounts Edward Winslow's voyage from Boston to Dover, England, 1754 December 16-1755 January 21 on the ship Earl of Halifax; his ordination in London and appointment to the mission of Stratford, Conn.; his daily activities, including concerts and plays attended; his touring of London and surrounding areas, including Cambridge, Greenwich and Oxford; his return voyage on H.M.S. Sphinx from Spithead to New York via Madeira, 1755 June 29-September 2; and travel to Boston via Stratford, Conn. and other stops, arriving home 1755 September 30.

Original: 1 v. (97, [1] p.) ; 20 cm.Copy: 1 item (123 p. in case) ; 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6830068

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Church of England

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Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain)

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