by Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtleff. 1849. 24p

Readers familiar with the olden times will recognize words and expressions from early pilgrim writers in the document. The writer expresses a preference for the language of the past, finding truthfulness in its quaint expressions. The document discusses the beginning of the seventeenth century near the border of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, where religious people, oppressed by courts and canons, decided to form a church-state by covenant to walk in the Lord's ways.

The document delves into the lives of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, detailing their journey and significant events. It mentions the signing of the compact at Cape Cod in November 1620 and lists the deaths of various passengers and their family members from 1620 to 1621. The Mayflower was hired in London and prepared for the voyage to America, with only one passenger, William Butten, passing away during the journey.

Furthermore, the document highlights the marriages and deaths of passengers during the voyage. It notes that five passengers lost their wives and remarried, while others got married for the first time during the journey. The writer provides a comprehensive account of the Pilgrims' experiences, including their hardships, losses, and significant milestones during their historic voyage to America in the early 17th century.