The Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut is a historical account covering the period of forty-seven years from September 1711 to November 1758. The book is a compilation of the personal diary entries of Joshua Hempstead, a prominent citizen of New London, Connecticut in the 18th century. Hempstead's diary provides a detailed account of the daily life, social customs, and political events of the time. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the colonial period of American history. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of New England and the United States. The diary is written in a straightforward and honest style, and the entries are organized chronologically. The book was first published in 1901 and has since become a classic in American historical literature.Containing Valuable Genealogical Data Relating To Many New London Families, References To The Colonial Wars, Tot He Shipping And Other Matters Of Interest Pertaining To The Town And The Times, With An Account Of A Journey Made By The Writer From New London To Maryland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.