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INTRODUCTION
TO
VOLUME I.
OF THE
CALENDAR.
The present volume contains a Calendar of one section of
the large and valuable collection of manuscripts belonging to
the Duke of Portland. It deals -with twenty-two volumes of
papers of the seventeenth century, which were found by Mr.
Maxwell Lyte in a cupboard in the library at Welbeck Abbey,
and were at once recognised by him to be the Collections of Dr.
John Nalson and Dr. Philip Williams, from which he had
seen extracts in Peck's Desiderata Cxiriosa and elsewhere. A
<j; twenty-third volume contains a list of the different papers in
^ the others. While this Calendar has been in course of preparu-
J tion, the original documents have been repaired and re-bound,
t but in the same order as before.
P The Collection was formed by the Rev. John Xalson, LL.D.,
^- Rector of Doddington, and Canon of Ely. The chief source,
^' both from internal evidence and his own statements,^ ap]iears to
^ have been the papers in the office of the Clerk of tlie Parlia-
^ ment, from which he was apparently allowed to take almost
anything he pleased, although in June 1684 the Clerk of the
House wrote for a list of the books in his possession belonging
to the office.- He also had access to the Paper Office,'^ tliougli
there he was apparently allowed only to take copies, and the
Duke of Ormonde allowed him to see and copy the Ormonde
papers, which now form the Carte Collection in the Bo<lleian.
From these materials Dr. Nalson published two volumes,
extending from 1639 to January 1641-2, the second appearing
late in 1683, in the last words of which ho expresses his
^ Collections, ii., 790, 895.
- Tanner MSS., xxxii., 71. •' Collections, ii., 713.
61630. Wt. 20512. ^ 2
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intentiuii of continuinf,' iIh; pultlication, an intention frustrated
by his death, at the age of 48, on March 24, 1G85-G. He left
no .s()n, but his daughter Elizabeth married in 1G90 the
Rev. Philip Williams, also Rector of Doddington, and had
by him a son, also named Philip, and some daughters.
After Xalson's death, his Collections appear to have been
jK\L,dected, and a considerable part of them fell into the hands
of Bishop Tanner, while he held a prebend at Ely between
171'i and 1724. Some notion of the number he obtained
ficiiu the Collection may be obtained from the following fact.
One volume, No. XI., consists of 856 transcripts by Nnlson
and Philip Williams, the elder. The originals of 164 of these
are amono- the Tanner MSS., and doubtless came from Nalson's
Collection ; and in looking through the Tanner Catalogue one is
continually struck by one part of a group of papers being there,
while the other is here. For instance, four letters from Robert
Wright were read together ; ^ the first is in the Tanner MSS.,
vol. Ix., fol. 337, the other three are here,"- and no doubt the first
also was once here. Again, ]\Ii-s. Gardiner, in the papers re-
lating to Ogle s plot, published from the Tanner MSS., in the
(Jaraden Miscellany, vol. viii., mentions that the King's war-
rants to Devenish and Mosely are missing, both of which are
here;'' and these instances are only specimens.
It is even stated by Rawlinson, in the letter herein-after
mentioned, that the whole Collection had been deposited in the
Bodleian ; but this seems to be an error caused by his mistaking
the meaning of a letter of Bishop Tanner's brother to Arch-
deacon Knight. However, the documents left hy Dr. Tanner came
eventually into the possession of Xalson's grandson, Philip
Williams, the younger, successively Fellow, Tutor, and President
of St. John's, Cambridge, and Public Orator in the University.
They were by him arranged and bound before 1730. Many
of the documents were published between that date and
1735, by Peck, in the Desiderata Curiosa, and by Zachary
Grey, in his Examination of thz Third Volume of Neat's-
Eidory of the Puritan-^ and in his Examination of the
Fourth Volume of the Same, and they found the Collection in
' Commons' Journals, iv., 417. - Calendar, pp. 323, 327, 335.
^ Calendar, p. 166.
its present form, while on the other hand it contains one or two
documents in Williams's handwritinii. Dr. Williams married,
and took the College living of Barrow, in Suffolk, in 1742, and
died there in May 1749, leaving two daughters and one son,
Philip, afterwards Fellow of New College, Oxford, Fellow of
Winchester College, Rector of Compton, and Prebendary of
Winchester. The Collections were offered throujih Thomas
Carte to Richard Rawlinson,^ but lie apparently saw only the
Index.
It is stated in Nichols's Literary Anecdotes - that the Collection
came into the hands of the Rev. Wilham Cole, of Ely (not his
namesake, the antiquary), the son-in-law of Zachary Grey, and
afterwards into those of his brother, Charles Nalson Cole, who
died in 1804. ThOs, subsequent history of the volumes now at
Welbeck is unknown, till they were discovered there by Mr.
Maxwell Lyte in 1885.
There is a circumstance that throws some doubt on the above
relation. After the death of Dr. Williams, of Barrow, his widow
married the Rev. John Gordon, and had by him a son, the Rev.
George Gordon, Dean of Lincoln from 1810 to his death in August
1845. From his library, four volumes, being XXIV. to XXYI.
and XXVIII. of this Collection, were purchased in January-
1846 by the British Museum. Hence, it is fairly arguable that
the account in Nichols is incorrect, and that the Collection, or
some part of it, continued in the possession of the Williams
family. I have endeavoured, but without success, to ascertain
whether Dean Gordon's library contained an}- other volumes of
the Collection.
The first eight volumes consist of letters, excej^t that
occasionally some other document, such as a deposition, occui-s
as an enclosure.
Vol. I. contains 54 " Royal " Letters, i.e. from Ciiarles I. and
IL, from the last both before and after his father's death, from
the Elector Palatine, and his brothers Rupert and Maurice.
Prefixed is the following ni^te by Williams: "There are numy
" original letters and papers . . . which Bishop Tanner had
" from this Collection of Dr. Nalson's, and which are now lodged
" in the Bodleian at Oxon by his last will . . . as appears by
1 Ra-n-iinson to Owen, May 14, 1751, Kawlinson MSS., C. 989, fol. 1C9.
2 ii., 549, and viii., 415.
M
" a Ifttt r of Ills l.rothcr uiid executor J. Tanner to Mr. Avcli-
" <leacon Knifjht, dated from Lowestoft, June G, 1737." At the
end is II copy of till- Kind's speccli at the opening of the Long
Parliament.
Vol. IL contains IS,') letters from the beginning of 1642, with
a few earlier ones, down to March 25th, 1G43. At the end i.s a
copy of the printed letter, dated December 7th, 1G81, of the
Earl of Anglesey to the Duke of Ormonde, in answer to his of
November 12th, concerning Lord Castlehaven's Memoirs.
Vol. IILcontaius 1G8 letters, to March 25th, 1645.
Vol. IV., 152 letters, to the end of October 1645.
Vol. v., 119 letters, to the end of March 1646.
Vol. VI., 80 letters, to the end of March 1648.
Vol. VII., 127 letters, to the end of March 1649.
Vol. VIIL, 127 letters, to June 1660, and eleven others un-
dated, but of earlier date. These I have succeeded in restoring
more or less exactly to their proper places in the Calendar.
Vol. IX. contains 301 documents, all but two or three relating
to the Uxbridge and Newport treaties. All, with one or two
exceptions, have already been printed, in Lords' Journals,
Ru.shwoi-th, and elsewhere.
Vol. X. consists of 96 letters from Foreign Princes and States,
chiefly interesting for the autographs, which include one of
Louis XIV., several of Philip IV., of Christina of Sweden, of
Kings Christian and Fredeiic of Denmark, of the Prince de
Conde (including a hologi-aph letter), and other's.
Vol. XI. consists of transcripts of 356 letters, of which
the first 82 are by Philip Williams, the elder, and the rest by
Nalson. The originals of 164, as has been mentioned, are in the
Tanner Collection, and those of 110 are in this. The originals
of one or two of the remaining class must be in the Carte
MSS. The originals of the remainder I have been unable to
trace. Tlie last class, with six exceptions, two of which are coj^ies
from Carte pajiers, occurs between No. 208 and No. 295, or
between April 1 and July 1, 1643, so I conjecture that by some
»\ccideut the bundle containing the originals for these months
was lost or destroyed. In the Appendix a Calendar is given of
tho.se whose originals are neither in the Tanner nor in this
Collection. This volume also contains in the hand of the elder
Williams copies of 36 " Messages for Peace from the King,"
vu
which are all printed in Rushworth or Lords' Journals. The
transcripts by Williams were made in Nalson's lifetime, as
appears by his notes upon them.
Vol, XII. contains 273 documents. Fourteen of these are
Nalson's transcripts of other documents in the Collection, the
rest are mostly letters ranging from 1641 to January 1660,
many of them undated.
The next four volumes contain various documents, such as
speeches, depositions, orders of one or both Houses, informations,
accounts, &c., &;c.
Vol. XIII. extends from December 1640 (with two earlier
documents) to March 1643, and contains 210 documents.
Vol. XIV. extends to March 1646, and contains 234 documents.
Vol. XV. extends to March 1649, and contains 187 documents.
About 20 at the end are undated, and range over the period
from 1641 to 1649. Most of these also I have been able to date
approximately.
Vol. XVI. contains 170 documents, going down to 1660.
Vols. XVII. and XVIII. contain documents relating to Foreign
Affairs, the first 177, relating to France, Spain, and Portugal,
tlie other 180, relating to Sweden, Denmark, the United
Provinces, and other States.
Vols. XIX. and XX. consist respectively of 213 and 211
documents relating to Scotch affairs.
Vol. XXI. contains 137 documents relating to Ireland. This
volume is in very bad condition, having at some time or other
been exposed to wet, and consequently nearly all the documents
in it have suffered, some being almost wholly illegil)le.
Vol. XXII. contains 167 documents, mostly petitions or the
like. It also contains a large number of documents relating to
the Assembly of Divines, including the original drafts of the
D'lTectory and of the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, being the
identical pajiers presented to the House of Connnons.
These twenty-two volumes, with the Index volume, constitute
the whole of the Nalson Collection at Welbeck. The other eight
were : —
Vol. XXIII., consisting of " IMiscellaneous MSS. and Printed
Proclamations 40-63, in very large folio," of which there were
107. Of these, Nos. 36 and 37 are printed in Peck, and
Commons' Juaniah, to which a reference is given on p. 407 of
the Calendar. No. 02, " Proposals concerning the fanning of
the Post Office," is printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix, No. 58, and
Nos. 104 and 105 are copies of the Declarations of December 24,
1G51, and January 31, 1C51-2, calendared pp. G21, G26.
Vols. XXIV., XXY., and XXVI, being the original Journal
of tlie Conunitteo for Plundered Ministers, from January
1644-5 to January 1G45-6,. January 1G45-G to September
1G4G, and May to October 1G47 respectively. Two other
volumes of the Proceedings of this Committee are in the Public
Record Office. See Calendar of the Proceedings of the Com-
'mittee for the Advance of Money, Preface, vol. i, p. xvii.
Vol. XXVII., containing " Articles, Depositions, and Ejectments
" against Malignant Ministers of the County of Lincoln from
'' Ju]y29 to August 19, 1644."
Vols. XXVIII., XXIX., and XXX., containing the like for
Cambridfreshire, Suffolk, and Essex, and the last also some
particulars concerning the Reformation of the University of
Cambridge.
Of these, XXIV., XXV., XXVI., and XXVIII., are in the
British Museum, MSS. Additional, Nos. 15,669-72.
The numbers of the documents in each volume are taken
from the Index, in which, however, there are omissions in
nearly every volume ; for instance, Wallis's five letters calendared
at p. GS3 arc omitted. There are many mistakes too in the
arrancjement, and most of the volumes contain documents which
either from date or subject should be placed elsewhere.
Occasionally two copies of the same document occur in different
volumes, sometimes with different titles. I take this opportunity
of correcting a mistake noticed after the Calendar had gone to
press. The document calendared at p. 85 as Additional Declara-
tion against the King's going to Ireland, is a copy of that calen-
dared last on p. 33, which is a draft in Pym's hand.
At the end of the Index volume are bound up extracts from
the Earl of ^Manchester's Memoirs which Nalson states, in his
printed work, that he procured through Lord Guildford. They
are copied in the same hand as a large number of documents
in the Collection, e.g. Lenthall's letters, the King to the Lord
Mayor, " Advertisements what may content in London," Prince
IX
Rupert's letter, the Earl of Northumberland's letter, Considera-
tions, the Earl of Crawford's letter, Owen O'Neale's and Monck's
letters, the Extracts from Dr. Stewart's letters, the Relation
of the battle of Worcester, A. B.'s paper, and the address
of J. S., pp. 28, 29, 218, 275, 302, 444, 493, 513, 534, &c., G16,
679, 697. I conjecture that the writer was a scribe employed
by Nalson, The parts of the Memoirs not printed by Nal-on,
and not contained in a certain MSS. in the British Museum,
are given at the end of the Appendix to this volume.
The interest of the following Calendar is much diminished by
the circumstance that many of the most important documents
have already been printed. For instance, of the eight original
letters of Cromwell, those announcing the taking of Bristol,^
Winchester,- and Pembroke,'"^ the victory of Dunbar,* and the
surrender of Edinburgh Castle,'' and that about Colonel Lilburne,*^
have been printed ; while the other two,' concerning Major Gill and
the commissions granted to Fleetwood and Whalley, are unim-
portant. The intercession of the Dutch Ambassadors for the
King ^ has also been printed. Still, from tlie originals it has occa-
sionally been possible to correct mistakes in the printed coi)ies,
and sometimes a change worth noting has been made from the
first draft. For instance, in Cromwell's letter about Bristol, " who
have ivredled vAth God for a blessing " is a correction for " waited
on God," which the scribe originally wrote. Many of interest,
however, remain, and the letters give a lively impression of the
state of different parts of the country during the varying phases
of the war. During the first years of the struggle, perhaps the
most striking fact is the wretched condition of many of the Par-
liament's troops from want of pay and supplies, and their tendency
to mutiny. It has sometimes been very difficult to ascertain
whether a document has already appeared in print or not, and no
doubt some have been over-looked. For instance, since the Calen-
dar went to press, I have noticed that Sir John Meldrum's letter °
is in the King's Pampldets, E. 71, No. 22, and tliat al)stracts of
the letter of Sergeant-Major Rosse,^*' and of the examinations about
the Earl of Antrim ^^ are in the Appendix to tlie Fifth Report of
1 p. 270. - p. 282. 3 p. 480. * p. 534. •'• p. 546.
«p. 560. ^ pp. 535, 607. ** p. 509. » p. 138.
'" p. 113. '• pp. 120-123.
the Historical Manuscripts Commission. I shall now proceed to
notice the most remarkable documents, taking first those that fall
into groups, and tlien the miscollanecjus ones in chronological order.
From December 1640 to the following summer are numerous
papers tliat i)assed between the English and Scotch Commis-
sioners, most of which have alreadj'- been printed. One in June ^
refers to the alleged plots of Montrose and Tracpiair. The
Royalist victories in the summer of 1G43 obliged the Parliament
to apply to J^cotland for aid, and a copy of the address of the
EnMish Commissioners to the Convention of Estates will be
found on p. 127. The Commissioners, in October,- describe their
arrangements for garrisoning Berwick, and the state of affairs in
Scotland. In January and February 1644 are notices of the
entry into England of the Scotch army,"^ but before they \vere
six months in England begins the series of complaints ^ that
lasted for the next two years and a half. The Scotch complained
with justice that they did not receive the pay and supplies
that had been promised them. A specimen of their complaints
will be found in Lord Leven's letter of July 8, 1645 ^ — " We are
" called to march, mai-ch, that a plentiful country is before us,
" where nothing will be wanting, but we find nothing by the
" way but solitude — pleasant places indeed for grass and trees,
" but no other refreshment." On the other hand the Scotch,
deprived of their stipulated allowances, took the law into their
own hands. All through the autumn and winter, and till mid-
summer 1046, occur numerous documents complaining of the
oppressive assessments they levied, and the plunderings and
other outrages they committed in Yorkshire and elsewhere.^ On
the other hand, the Parliament found it difficult to induce them
to move or undertake any enterprise. In May and June 1645,
the Scotch generals considered," that before the siege of any
town was undertaken it was necessary to dissipate the field
forces of the enemy, and though at the end of July they began
the siege of Hereford, they raised it after a month, on the King's
approach, their army having been weakened by detaching the
cavalry under Leslie in pursuit of the King, which cavalry on
the news of Kilsyth had marched into Scotland. Full accounts
» p. 24. » p. 136. 3 pp. 167^ 169. * p. 181. * p. 238.
" pp. 291-385 passim. ' pp. 224, 230.
XI
of the progress and raising of the siege will be found on pp. 244,
248, 2G3, 271. Before the commencement of the siege, communi-
cations with the King had been entered into by some of the
Scotch officers.^ Meanwhile Montrose had been carrying all be-
fore him in Scotland, and raising the hopes of the sanguine Digby,-
while the Committee of the Estates write on September 10 in
despairing language,'' they are " sensible of the many testimonies
" of the brotherly affection received from the Parliament, but of
*' none more than this, that now they send up their prayers for par-
" don and pity to us." Phihphaugh soon put an end to their feai-s,
though for some time the English Royalists hoped that the
defeat had been not decisive, and that Montrose would be in
England at the head of an army before winter. "^ The strained
relations between the army and the country where it was
({uartered culminated with the resolution of the Committee of
the Northern Association of June 4, 1G4G,^ that it be recom-
mended to Sir Thomas Fairfax to go down into the northern
parts with such forces as shall be thought fit for the preser-
vation thereof. In the autumn of this year, and also in the
sprinij of 1G48, there are a good many papers, most of them
already printed, concerning the negotiations between the Par-
liament and the Scotch. In January 1651, are two interest-
incf letters from General Lambert from Edinbursfh," describiivj:
affairs in Scotland. In the following August are several docu-
ments about the Scotch invasion and the attempted rising in
Lancashire under Lord Derby ^ (followed in October by the
holograph petition of the latter four dnys before his execution ^)
and two characteristic replies to the summonses addressed to
Dundee and St. Andrews by General Monck. Throughout the
early part of 1G52, numerous documents, mostly formal, con-
cerning the intended union with England, occur, being the
commissions to the deputies for the several counties and
boroughs, and their assents to (and in a few instances their
dissents from) the union, sometimes with statements of tlieir
desires.
With the outbreak of the Irish Rebellion in October 1G41 l)egins
a series of notices of Ireland. The earlier ones are mostly given
» p. 362. - p. 245. ^ p. 267. * pp. 281, 287.
* p. 3G8. '■' pp. 551, 552. ^ pp. 010-615. ^p. 617.
XII
in Nals(jn's printed -work. Tlic Mayor of Pembroke writes on
Februjuy 17, 1641-2/ tliat limidreds of poor En^disli had landed,
and tluit he appreliends that tlie Rebels may attack tlie town.
On the next page are letters from Chester sliowing tlie bad
condition of the reinforcements for Ireland. On April 23,- the
Lords Justices and Council write dissuading the King from
coming, on account of the want of fit acconnnodation for him,
and describing how wide-spread the Rebellion, and how weak
the army was, and " the high and inexpressible extremities " the
soldiers are reduced to for want of pay and supplies. A year
later, comes a hmg account of the miserable condition of the
Protestants and English there, who wei-e " as it were breathing
out their last breath," "^ Another letter, the following August,
describing the arrest of Sir W. Parsons, Sir Adam Loftus, and
others, tells the same tale — " All things here is very ill in the
" highest degree, no expectation but ruin, and that all English and
^' Protestants Avill be quite rooted out of this Kingdom."^ The
conclusion of the Cessation brought no relief to the Protestants,
who apprehended they were in more danger than at the
beginning of the Rebellion.^ The Scotch army in Ulster were,
if possible, in worse plight, and three regiments had actually
retunied to Scotland in March 104-4," but the remainder were
induced to stay at the earnest desire of the Scotch Privy
Council. Their condition the next spring was even worse,^
reduced, as they sometimes had been, to live on a pound of
unground oats per man a day. The second Cessation concluded
between Ormonde and the Irish through Digbv's infltience in
1640 brouorht no relief to the Envrlish Protestants,* and Lord
Brogliill about the same time urges the necessity of reinforcing the
Parliament's forces in Munster with at least 5,000 foot and 1,500
horse, and of sending over money, victuals, and ammunition."
To secure, if possible, the co-operation of the Confederate
Catholic forces. Lord Clanrickard entered into an engagement on
November 19th, l()46,^*Uindertaking that alllaws restraining the
exercise of their religion should lie revoked, that the}- should be
left in 'interim possession of the churches and other ecclesiastical
possessions they held, that a Catholic Lieutenant-General should
ip. 31. =p. 36. 3 p. 114. -tp. 125. 5 p. 133.
«p. 172. 'p. 213. * p. 388. •' p. 390. i'^ p. 39o.
Xlll
be appointed, and that a number of the Confederate Catholic
array should be admitted into each of the garrisons held for the
King. A month later, the Commissioners of the Parliament in a
long report ^ describe the condition of Ireland, stating the portions
held by the different parties, and tlie forces at the command of
each, Avith suggestions for holding the places still in the Parlia-
ment's power, and for reducing the rest of the country. In
March 1647, Mr. Baron reported to the Assembly at Kilkenny
the result of his negotiations in France with Cardinal Mazarine
and the Queen of England. This paper, which is a transcript
by Nalson, probably from an original now in the Carte Collec-
tion, is unfortunately illegible in several places. The Queen, it
appears, was at first inclined to comply with the requests of
the Supreme Council, but was afterwards diverted by Protestant
influence. On the departure of Lord Lisle, the Lord Lieu-
tenant appointed by the Parliament, in April 1647, a dispute about
the command of the army in Munster arose between Lord
Inchiquin, and Colonel Sidney and Sir Hardress Waller, of
which Inchiquin and Sir Adam Loftus and Sir John Temple
give their versions.- In June, Sir Charles Coote and Lord
Inchiquin give long accounts of raids into Connaught ^ and
Waterford^ respectively. The Parliamentary Commissionei*s in
Dublin, in July, describe a high mutiny of part of their troops,
in which some were killed and several hurt on both sides.'' Part
of the letter is printed in Haliday's Scandinavian Kingdom of
Dublin (p. 165 note), from a copy in the Carte Collection.
Several letters in August, from Major-General Sterling,
declare the intention of his arm}^ to stand for Prcsbyterial
Government against the Independents in England.*^ Lord
Inchiquin, in January 1648, describes the wretched condition of
his army — " It will be difficult for me to resolve whether the
" want of food or clothing be likely to prove most destructive to
" us . . .our men die daily of their mere want." ^ This was
followed by his declaring against the Parliament in April,^ and
the Scotch in June promised to support him,^ and to conclude no
peace without including him. In July, he invited Colonel Jones
to join with him, who at first, with the j^rivity of the Parliament,
» p. 399. "-pp. 418, 419. "' p. 422. ■• p. 424. « p. 429.
« pp. 433-435. ^ p. 443. " p. 449. •' p. 469.
XIV
nejzotiated with Mm in order to sound liis dosipris and, if possible
recall liiiu to his obedience to the Parliament.^ Jones, in August,
describes his o})erations in Meath and his intention to fidl into
the enemy's (juarters to destroy their corn as far as possible,'
which up to October •'' he had not been able to do thoroughly.
The only trace of Cromwell in Ireland are the Articles f(jr the
Surrender of Kilkenny ^ already printed, but there are letters
to him in June 1G50/' concerning Lord Broghill's operations in
Kerry, who mentions that one of Lord Inchiciuin's ships had
been taken by some resolute troopers, who swam after her with
their swords in their mouths and hands. A long Remonstrance
by Lord Ormonde to the Popish Clergy at Jamestown in August
charges them with being a main cause of the ruin of the nation,
by not using their influence with the people to obey his orders,
their disobedience arising indeed from the forgeries invented, the
calumnies spread against the Government, and the incitements of
the people to rebellion by very many of the clergy." There are
letters from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel and Lord
Clanrickar<l in January and March " al)0ut Irish affairs, and the
last mentions the arrivol of the Abbot of St. Catherine,^ the envoy
of the Duke of Lorraine, whose mission and the Duke's expected
aid are referred to in the letters of Colonel Plunket and Lord
Taafil'.^
A year later, in January 1652, the Parliament still found
it necessary to keep above 350 garrisons in Ireland, and their
Commissioners^" declare that about 100 more would be required,
while in Ireland itself or under orders for it were above 30,000
men. The enemy on the other hand had nearly as many, and
had great advantages from knowing the ways through the bogs,
and having constant intelligence of the motions of the Parlia-
ment's forces, who seldom or never had intelligence of theirs
from the natives, who were possessed with an opinion that the
Ptu-liament intended them no terms of mercy. They suggest
that the fighting men be allowed to transport themselves to the
service of any prince in amity with the Commonwealth, that
something be held out to the peaceable inhabitants for the
security of their lives and encouragement to follow husbandry,
1 p. 485. - p. 493. ^ p. 499. * p. 522. '=> pp. 524, 525.
*= p. 528. ^ p. 556. ^ p. 559. ' pp. 563, 564. ^" p. 622.
XV
that the Adventurers should at once begin to plant, and besides
the well-known plan of the Pale behind the Barrow and Boyne,
they propose another behind the Suir and More or Blackwater.
Thej' enclose a paper with a scheme of allotments to the Ad\-en-
turers. In May, these particulars and others were again
presented to the Council of State/ but the proposals for allot-
ments and planting were disapproved of by the Adventurers for
various reasons.^ Meanwhile resistance was dying down, and
the Irish forces were surrendering. Specimens of Articles will
be found on pp. 645 and G48, and the Articles of Surrender
in January 1 Go 3 of a fort on the remote Isle of Arran, one
of the last that held out, on p. 668.
There is a copy of the Commission of the Earl of Essex ^ with
the blanks in that printed in the Desiderata Curtosa filled up,
and the Commission of Sir Thomas Fairfax,* being that delivered
up by Rushworth when he resigned in June lOoO. Of letters
from the Earl of Essex there are none of any consequence,
except that of June 28. 1643,^ to Lenthall, desiring that the army
may be paid and some one placed at the head of it in whom
they may put confidence. Three from Sir William Waller, in
ISovember 1643," describe his repulse from Basing House, and
the mutinous spirit of his army, their utter want of necessai'ies
(which is corroborated by a letter on the same page from ^Mr.
Cawley) and a skirmish in Farnham Park.
There are several letters from the Commissioners with the
Army. At the beginning of the campaign of 1 644,' they describe
a muster, noticing particularly the prevalence of disease amono-
the horses. Just before the second battle of Newbuiy, they
desire supplies for the army. After the taking of Bridgwater,
they were much embarrassed " in labouring both to satisfy the
" expectation of the soldier and continue the townsman ^ in liis
" propriety." Six weeks later, they send a narrative of the
taking of Brihjtol,^ where they find the disposal of the captured
property still more troublesome, there being conflicting claims on
it, and as to some on the part of the Admiralt}' and East India
Company. They have also difficulty in providing the gi*atuity
promised the army, in lieu of plunder, though " the general had
1 p. 646. " p. G49. 3 p 43 4 p_ 219. s Appendix, p. 715.
s pp. 154, 159, 163. 'p. 177. » p. 236. =* p. 268.
XVI
** nogloctofl no expedient to sweeten the .soldier with money,"
and for the supply of the garrison, and coini)lain, that " for want
" of able ministers, Directories and orders for the use of the
" same, the people here sit in darkness, and the collegiate men
" still chant out the Common Prayer Book to the wonted
" height." ^
A letter of Fairfax of July 0, 164.5, is mostly about the
Clul>men.- Specimens of resolutions passed by those of Berk-
shire will be found on pp. 246, 247, and there are several
isolated notices of those in the West, and one each of those in
Wales •' and Sussex.''
All throurdi the Calendar from the summer of 1642 to the
spring of 1646, there are a great number of letters from Sir
William Brereton and others, describing the state of affairs, and
the operations in Cheshire and the adjacent counties. Of these
the most remarkable are those just before the outbreak of the
war,^ showing how the rival parties endeavoured to raise forces ;
that of October 21, 1643,*' describing the occupation of Wem,
the siege of Nantwich and their relief of it, the enemy's attack
on Wem and their relief of it, and their final defeat of the
Royalists at Lee-Bridge; those of November 11 and 1.5,^
describing the forcing of the passage of the Dee, and the taking
of Wrexham and Hawarden Castle ; and others at the end of
that month,*' describing how their hopes of taking Chester
had been disconcerted by the landing of forces from Ireland.
From the beginning of October 1645 onwards, till the following
February, are numerous accounts of the siege of Chester, in-
cluding one of the rout of a relieving force at Denbigh,^ and of
a sally of the besieged.^** The last castle to surrender in Xorth
Wales was Holt, which held out till January 1647.^^
There are a good many papers about South Wales and the
neicrhbourinir counties in 1645 and 1646. The first from
Captain Batten, in August, describes the defeat of the Royalists
in Pembrokeshire, and the taking of Haverford Castle by his
seamen,^- and there is a whole series from General Laugharne
describing his operations.^^ Colonel Morgan announces the
» pp. 283, 308. -p. 232. ' p. 270. ^ p. 289. ^ pp. 44, 46, 51.
6 p. 141. ^ pp. 151, 1.53. ^ pp. 156-162. » p. 301.
1" p. 317. " p. 406. ^- p. 255. '3 p ogg
XVll
taking of Chepstow and Hereford/ in which subsequent docu-
ments show that he was assisted by the treachery of some of
the officers of the garrison.^ There are also several documents
relating to the Royalist rising at Cardiff in February IG-iG, and
its suppression.3
From Devonshire, at the end of 1642 and beginning of 1G43,'
are letters concerning the first invasion of that county by
the Royalists, the forcing of a passage into Cornwall by the
Parliamentarians and their subsequent repulse, the invasion
of Devon by the Royalists and their repulse at Modbury. and
several concerning the proposed treaty, with copies of the docu-
ments that passed between the Commissioners of Cornwall and
Devon, and its final rupture. From time to time come letters
from the besieged garrison of Plymouth, ending with the
raising of the siege in January 1646.^
In 1642 and 1643, there are several letters from Hull, the
earliest from the Committee there about the Magazine'"' and
preparations for defence, and later on, from Sir John Hotham
to the Parliament. Sir Christopher Wray and Captain Hotham,
in November, describe their movements in North Yorkshire, and
enclose intercepted letters from Sir M. Langdnlc and others ^
and Sir Hugh Cholmely, in January, narrates his skirinibh with
Colonel Slingsby at Gisbrough.* All througli the winter and
spring, there is a long series of curious letters from Captain
Hotham to the Earl of Newcastle, beginning with one dated
December 27." Of several of these only transcripts exist, which
will be found in the Appendix, wdiere also is Mr. Stockdale's
letter describing the defeat of the Fairfaxes at Aldwalton Moor.
In September and October, are letters concerning the sit-go of
Hull, and the raising of it.^" The only trace of the campaign
of Marston Moor is a letter of Prince Rupert to Goring from
Liverpool, on his march nortliward." In August l(i4.5. .are
several letters describing the nuitinous condition of the York-
shire troops, and the writers' apprehensions of tlie consecjuences
if the King should penetrate into the county.
1 p. 328. - pp. 395, 112. * pp. 348-3.j2. ■• pp. 77-111.
^ pp. 330, 336. • pp. 38, 41. 'p. G8. * p. 90.
'■'p. 81. 1" pp. 129, 138. " p. 179.
U 61630. b
There are a considenihlo nuiiil)C'r of <locumcnts relating to
religious matters, most of which have already been printed. The
first is a lon^' series of Queries by some of the London Clergy,
.ilioiit the I(i;ality ii:;d meaning of the " Ei Cetera " oatli.' There
ai-e a great many papers presented to the House of Commons V>y
the Assembly of Divines, including the original drafts of the
D'i rectory,^ and of tlie Services for the Solemnization of Marriage,
tor the Burial (jf the Dead,"' and the Visitation of the Sick,*
which last is remarkable as showing the clauses struck out by
the House of Commons, and also the drafts of the Directory for
Admonition, Exconnnunication, and Absolution,"' and of the
Larger" and the Shorter CatechismsJ All throu!j,h 16+5 and
164(), papers occur concerning the controversies, which arose
between the Assembly and the House about the power of Excom-
munication and about Church Government. Most of them have
been printed, but occasionally the originals are of interest. For
in.stanco, it appears that in Questions concerning Church Govern-
ment,^ the Question "Whether any particular Church Government
he jure divino, and what that Government is?" was an after-
thought. By far the most renjarkable is a Declaration of the
House touching their proceedings in the matter of Church
Government, which vindicates the riglit of the civil power to
regulate, by appeal or otherwise, the power of Excommunication.'^
This was read a second time November 8, 1645, but laid aside in
consequence of the opposition of the Presbyterians, and, as far as I
know, it has not been printed or noticed by any historian. There
is also a draft Declaration of Parliament, dated August 7, 1649,^°
wliich, as originally drawn, established a Presbyterian form of
government, and public worship according to the Director}/, but
this clause was struck out. There are occasional notices of
proceedings against Papists and Recusants, and also against the
Clergy who were opposed to the Parliament. The King's party
sometimes resorted to reprisals, for instance, the King's warrant
to Goring in February 1645 " orders him to arrest ^Iinistei"s who
teach or countenance rebellion, who are not to be exchanged
except for any of his Chaplains or other Orthodox Divines
detained bv the Rebels.
^r-*- - F- 10-1. 3 p 19(5 •• p. 197. ^ p. 206. « p. 439.
"p. -141. « p. 357. ^ pp. 296-300. '"p. 515. " p. 212.
XIX
There are a very large number of examinations, depositions,
informations, and the like throughout the Calendar. Of these the
most remarkable are the examinations of Pollard, Ashburnham,
Wilmot, and Goring, in June 1G41, concerning the Army Plot,^
the examinations of Michael Hudson and others in June lG46r
and the examinations of Thomas Coke in April 1(351.^ The
second group relates to the King's journey to the Scots, the
negotiations between liiin and them through the French Agent,
the objects of Hudson's intended journey to France, kc. Peck
printed in the Desiderata Curiosa as much of them as he or his
copyist could read, observing " here follows a great deal more,
but in so ill a hand I cannot read it." This description is
quite correct, the papers being the statements of the witnesses
taken down very hurriedly with numerous alibreviations.
which for some words become a sort of shorthand. However,
most of them have now been deciphered, though occasional
words could not be made out at all, and others not with
certainty. The third group reported on May 28, IGol, con-
tains a full disclosure of the Royalist plots in England. The
Council of State reports,^ "Many have l)een apprehended, of
" whom he hath informed, and many more yet to be apprehended.
" His general scheme of the transactions of the King of Scots
" hath much confirmed what we had before, and our intelligence
" hath contirmed %vhat he hath said to be truth. We also know
" how to put together many things, which before were but
" hinted and brokenly suggested." Many passages in the ]S'icholas
Correspondence ^ show how the Koj'-alists were thereby discon-
certed, particularly p. 237, while Nicholas speaks of Coke"s
retaking as " as sad and fatal misfortune to the K. as hath
" befallen him since his father's murder, and like to prove the
" ruin of most of his Majesty's best affected subjects." Thomazon.
the collector of what are now the King's Pamphlets, was one of
those arrested in consequence, and the Duke of Riclnnond wjis
examined before the Council on Coke's information.''
Of miscellaneous letters and papers, the first that deserves
notice is a copy of a letter in Spanish from the Earl of Strafford
to some Spaniard of high rank, dated July 18, 1640, concerning
.., ■ „ ^ . ai^-,
1 pp. 15-25. ■ pp. 368-384. ' pp. 57C-603. * p. 604.
'" Camden Miscellani/. *"' p. 604. " p. 3.
XX
the proposed loan of 400,000 crowns in cxch-inge for Irish levies.
From the endorsement, this letter apparently came into Pym's
hands. A letter in French, of May G-10, 1641, gives a foreigner's
view of aflairs just before Strafford's execution, and describes the
marriage of the Princess Royal.^ The original of the well-known
letter of R. E. to Mr. Anderton - is in the Collection.
The Hampshire Connnittee on August 12 describe the progres.s
of the sieere of Portsmouth,'' and send news of its surrender on
September 7,'^ while Captain Swanley ^ on August 28 nan-ates
the securing of the Isle of Wight and the neighbouring castles
for the Parliament. On the other hand the members for Oxford
City early in September ^ describe the intended fortifications, the
first occupation of the city by the Cavaliers, and what followed,
and on November 21'^ is a detailed account of the seizure of
Chichester for the King. Lord Edward Herbert, afterwards
Earl of Glamorgan and Marquis of Worcester, on September 18 *
desires to be excused coming to London, as he fears afironts of
stopping and searching l)y the wa}-, though his coming is " most
" necessary for the accomplishing of that great and beneficial
" waterwork in attaining the perfection whereof hath cost me
'' many thousands, not so much out of covetousness to gain unto
" myself as to serve my country." Early in the following year,
some one at Oxford ^ sends a sketch of afiairs from a Cavalier's
point of view to a friend at Cambridge, while " Philo-Brittanicus ""
(said to be Sir Thomas Peyton by Nalson, who had means of
knowing, his wife being a Peyton) descril>es a slight put on the
Lords by the Conmions.^" On March 2, lG4o, the King writes a
holograph letter to the Queen," partly in cipher, which has been
printed, but with mistakes now corrected in the Calendar. The
cipher is the same as in the other letters between the King and
Queen, printed in the Appendices to the First and Sixth Reports
of the Historical Manuscripts Commission, pp. 4, 5, and p. 217.
From this cipher I have been able to interpret a few words in
the letter of January 25,^- undeciphered in the printed copies.
Another intercepted letter, from a Royalist agent at Rotterdam,
in May ^^ is chiefly concerned with the despatch of arms, &:c. to
' p. 11. -p. 29. • p. JO. ^p. 61. '^ p. J4. " pp. 56, 59.
■ p. 72. * p. 62. •' p. 84. ''' p. 94. " p. 98.
»-p. 93. 1^ p. 116.
XXI
England, and Strickland's proceedings in Holland. It is partly
in cipher, which I have deciphered, except some symbols for
proper names. Another long letter, partly in cipher, from a
Cavalier at Oxford, dated July 5,^ to some one at the siege of
Exeter, is written in liigh spirits at the Royalist successes, and
shows that the current belief among the Rcjyalists was that
Essex, Manchester, and others had offered to come over with
the whole army. The signature has unfortunately perished,
the paper being exceedingly worn and frail. At the end of
October and November, are several letters about the incur-
sions of the Royalists into Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire,
and the occupation of Newport Pagnell,- and also three
from Sir John Byron to the Governor of Aylesbury,'^ making
proposals for its surrender to the King. A long intercepted
letter, partly in cipher, from Sir E. Nicholas to Lord Goring,
dated November 1/ relates to affairs in Holland, the arrange-
ments for procuring arms and ammunition thence, and the
Queen's influence. It should have been noticed in the
Calendar that the draft Ordnance on p. 168 for the appoint-
ment of the first Committee of both Kingdoms was identical
with that appointing the second Committee, printed in
Gardiner's Constitutional Documents, p. 192." In December
1644, Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper sends Essex an account of the
first relief of Taunton/' and expresses his astonishment at its
defence, the " works being for the most part but pales and
liedges and no line about the town." The paper of March 29,
1645,^ headed " Advertisements of what may content in London,"
is curious as being apparently that to which the notes by Sir E.
Nicholas, printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 375, were a reply.
On May 19, Digby and Prince Rupert order Goring to advance
to a junction with the King's army at Harborough.^ " For God's
sake," says Digby, "use diligence and come as strong as you can.
In my conscience it will be the last blow in the whole business."
On June 15, the Prince of Wales writes to Goring about the
insolencies and injuries alleged against the officers and soldiers
who pretend to be under his command.^ I^ighy, in his letters
' p. 123. = pp. 139-148. ' pp. 139, 140, 144. * p. 146.
^ See Great Civil War, i., 404. « p. 197. ' p. 218.
s p. 224. 3 p. 327.
XXll
of July 4^ aiKl August 12,- to Goring, describes the King's plans
and prospects — iu the second in his usual sanguine manner.
Unfortunately much of each letter is in a cipher, which I have
been unable to decipher. On July 6,'' Fairfax writes to Lenthall
concerning the raising of the siege of Taunton and the enemy's
movements, and a month later Rush worth sends him an account
of the siege of Sherborne.'* All througli August, September, and
October, numerous letters from different parts of the country
occur, describing the rapid movements of the King and the
troops that pursued him down to his arrival at Newark in
October. A copy of a letter from Digby to Jermyn,'' being one
of those taken at Sherburne, is the last from him before he
started on his expedition to Scotland, the final ruin of which
near the Solway is described in letters ^' from Sir John Browne
and General Vandruske. Two letters from Massie, of August 30
and September 12," desire assistance on account of Goring's appre-
hended advance, and there are several from Culpeper to Goring
in September and October about affairs in Devon, and suggesting
that he should endeavour to break through with the horse to
Montrose or the King. These schemes were soon rendered
impracticable by the renewed advance of Fairfax, who took
Tiverton on October 19,'' and on January 6^ Culpeper writes a
long letter to Ashburnhaui apprehending that they will be
forced into Cornwall. The Royalist army had become thoroughly
disoi-ganised, Culpeper observing that the horse would he very
good if they would fight more and plunder less. That the Par-
liament, however, were still by no means out of danger is shown
by the three remarkable letters of Robert Wright, their agent in
Paris, dated December 12 and 28, and January 9,^** describing
the negotiations in Paris between the Royalists and the Scots
carried on by the Queen, and "William Murray, and the plans for
sending a foreign army to the West under Goring and Sir William
Davenant. All these schemes failed, and the King was reduced to
fly to the Scots, at whose instance he ordered Lord Bellasis to
surrender Newark. ^^ Through the summer notices occur of the
> p. 331. - p. 24.i. •■' p. 232.
f' pp. 301, 302. " pp. 262, 269.
'» pp. 323, 327, 335.
•• p. 242.
' p. 287
'^ p. 292.
9 p. 332.
" p. 3r,8.
XXIU
surrender of various places that still held out, and in September
Sir George Ayscue sends an account of the surrender of Scilly.^
In the summer and autumn of 1G48, there are a great many
letters relating to the Roya.list risings in different parts of the
country.^ There are several about the rising under Langdale
from Lambert, the rising near Stamford, the insurrections in
Kent, and especially about the siege of Colchester, of which the
most remarkable is one toLenthall,'^ unsigned, but probably from
a secretary of Fairfax, describing the beginning of the siege.
The rout of the Duke of Buckingham's party at.. St. Neots is
described in a despatch from Colonel Scrope.*^ There are also
several documents relating to the revolt of the fleet, including a
long narrative by Peter Pett ' of what took place at Chatham.
The victorious army on November 16th presented their Remon-
strance demanding justice against the King and others. The
original signed by Rush worth in the name of the army is in this
Collection."
After 1648, down to the expulsion of the Parliament in April
1653, the character of the documents changes, there being fewer
relating to domestic matters, and many more concerning foreign
affairs. The earlier part of the Calendar indeed contains some
of the latter class, such as Strickland's letters narrating his pro-
ceedings in the United Provinces, the report of the skirmish in
May 1647^ between the English and Swedisli fleets near the
Isle of Wight, because the latter would not strike their flag, and
the letter of the Queen of Sweden of April 18, 1046,^ and the
papers presented to Parliament in May 1647,^ concerning the
affairs of the Elector Palatine and the negotiations at Miinster.
There is a very interesting series of letters fiom Blake and some
of his officers, relating to his operations against Prince Rupert's
fleet on the coasts of Portugal and Spain, the earliest being a
letter to the King of Portugal, March 10, 1650.^" The most
important arc two from Blake and Popham and from Blake
himself of Aumist 15,^^ and October 14,'- describing skirmishes
with Prince Rupert's ships, and the capture of the Brazil fleet,
and from Captain Saltonstall,^^ of November 22, descril)ing the
1 p. 392. - pp. 45.")-r.)4. ^ p. 458. * p. 478.
* p. 4.59. « p. .'i04. ^ p. 437. •* p. 356. "pp. 408-411.
'«• p. J19. " p. 531. '- p. 530. '•■' p. .■)43.
XXVI
04 Brown 104 H. O. 210, 220, Will.
131 Duke 173 ?ratnilton Mniray.
132 Dutch ISO tJH' King 220 Newcastle
138 (?) 192 K[enelni] 200 the Queen
140 Earl l)['g''y] 200 R.'bcls
14S France 202 .Air. 300 Treat
150 General 324 York
U, is probably a mistake for b- = " for." In another letter
the symbol for " for " is given as Go, probably a misi)rint for b-.
d, and 13S occur without decipherment. The last probably
means Essex.
The next two were undeciphered, but I succeeded in finding
the key. The cipher of that on p. 110 is : —
15 a
20 (o)
and so on to 64 =
16 (b)
30 (p)
z. The letters in
17(c)
31 (q)
brackets do not
18 d
32 r
occur in the letter
10 c
33 s
in question. Also
20 (f)
34 t
4 = by, 6 = with, 8
21 g
35 (u)
= to, = of, kk =
22(?)
36 (w)
letters. Besides
23 h
37 (X)
there are several
24 i
38 (y)
symbols denoting
25 (k)
30 (z)
words or proper
26(1)
40 (nil)
names, which I
27 (m)
41 a
was unable to make
28 (n)
42 b
out.
The cipher of that
on p. 1 23 is : —
1 m
15 e
32 y
3 m
16 f
35 w
41
17 e
37 t
7 i
18 f
30 u or V
8k
19 d
41 s
i
20 c
43 r
10 g
22 c
48 p
11 h
24 a
50 o
12 g
25 a
51 n
13 h
26 b
.52 o
14 e
30 X
and 55 to 60 nils. Q and Z do not occur in the letter.
XXVll
The S3'mbols for words that occur in the Prince of Wales's letter
on p. 446 are : —
79 although
82 against
83 at
84 all
85 and
86 any
89 command
90 commission
91 castle
93 can
94 could
95 Dover
97 do
98 done
100 Dominion
103 fort
104 force
105 for
108 Governor
110 have
111 hath
115 his
117 Instructions
118 in
119 it
122 King
129 may
130 Majesty
132 no
133 not
137 of
138 or
140 our
141 Parliament
143 power
146 ready
149 Swan
150 shall
151 self
152 same
153 send
154 service
155 to
156 the
157 this
158 that
159 these
165 unto
166 when
169 with
170 which
176 will
177 would
178 you
179 your
180 yet
The key to the letter cipher is given in the Calendar.
Most of the references explain themselves. " Gilbert " is " A
Contemporary History of Ireland, entitled, An Aphorismical Dis-
covery of Treasonable Faction," edited by Mr. J. T. Gilbert. " Grey
iii. " is " An Examination of the Third Volume of KeaVs History
of the Puritans," by the Rev. Zachary Grey, and ' Grey iv. " is
An Examination of the Fourth Volume of the Same. Wlion
the King's Pamphlets in the British Museum are referred to the
Press mark is given.
The second" volume of this Calendar, which will contiin
abstracts of many papers of the middle of the seventeenth
century belonging to the Duke of Portlan<l, but not formino-
part of the Nalson Collection, together with an index to both
volumes, is in preparation.
It remains to express my acknowledgments to Mr. Heitland,
Fellow of St. John's, Camlu'idge, for procuring for me from the
XXVIU
Jirv. .ImIiii K. n. Muyui-, lAdlow of the suine College, iiifoiiuation
alxiut Dr. Williams, to the Kev. E. Woode, Curate ol' iiuirow,
for a copy of I)i-. Williams's epitaph there, and for aji extract
from the Register relating to his burial, to the Rev. R. Charles
for a co])y of Rawlinson's letter to Owen, now preserved in the
Bodleian, ami ahove all to Mr. W. A. Shaw, who first drew my
attention to the four volumes in the British Museum.
F. H. BLACKBURXE DANIELL.
September 1801.
CALENDAR OF THE MANUSCRIPTS OE HIS
GRACE THE DUKE OE PORTLAND.
Vol. I.
NALSON COLLECTION.
The names of all such persons as are certified to be in places of
charge or trust in their several Counties, having wives, children,
or servants that are Recusants or Non-Communicants, and there-
fore are vehemently suspected to be ill-affected in religion by
reason of the acts of State.
1628, May 8. — William, Earl of Banbury, Lord Lieutenant of
Oxfordshire.
Emanuel, Earl of Sunderland, Lord President of the Council of the
North, and Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire.
Viscount Savage, Justice of the Peace in Gloucestershire.
Viscount Newark, Commissioner of the Peace in Nottinghamshire.
Lord Weston, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Sir William Wrey, D. L. for Cornwall.
Sir Thomas Lamplogh and Sir Edward Musgrave, Commissioners
of the Peace for Cumberland.
Sir Henry Shirley, Commissioner of the Peace for Leicestershire.
Sir Charles Jones, George Melborne, and Edward Morgan, Commis-
sioners of the Peace for Monmouthshire.
Sir William Yelvertou, Commissioner of the Peace for Norfolk.
Sir Thomas Swinborne, Sheriff" of Northumberland.
Sir John Clavering and Cuthbert Heron, Commissioners of the Peace
for Northumberland.
Sir Richard Mulleneux and Sir Richard Haughton, Deputy Lieu-
tenants for Lancashire.
John Brockholes, George Ireland, Sir Cuthbert Halsell, Richard
Sherborne, and Edward Chiswell, Commissioners of the Peace for
Lancashire.
Sir Thomas Riddell, Recorder of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Arthur Brett, Serjeant-Major to a company billetted in Surrey,
Sir Henry Corapton, K.B., D. L. for Sussex.
Sir John Shelly and Sir Garrett Kempe, Commissioners of Sewers
for Sussex.
Sir Richard Titchborne, D. L. for Hampshire.
Thomas Otely, Commissioner of the Peace for Salop.
William Grosvenor, Coroner for Salop.
Richard Braithwayte, Justice of the Peace for Westmoreland.
Sir Marmaduko Wivell, Commissioner of Oyer and Terminer, and
one of the Council of the North.
Sir Thomas Methame, D. L., and Colonel of Foot Bands in York-
shire.
U 61630. A
•Jonluvn Mcthani, ll.-iiry Ilolrno, Micliatl I'orlin^'ton, George
Crc8s\v.'ll, Tliomas Dnnby, uiid liiilph Hiii-^'hum, Commissioners of
SewtTs for Yorksliire.
Sir William Herbert, D. L., and Cusio.s Rotnloruni of Montgomery-
sliiro.
'i'liomns Laicr, Captain of Foot in Norfolk.
Sir John Conway, Coinmissionor of the Peace fcjr Flintshire.
Robert Warren, Justice of the Peace, and Parson of Melford, in
Suffolk, is justly suspected of Poj)crv for the reasons given.
[N. XIII., ].]
Sir John Eliot.
[162S-9, January 28.] — Speech concerning religion. (This report
differs in language, but is substantially the same as that printed iu Forster,
^'i> John FAioU\\. 412. An abridgement in Rushworth, i. 648.) [N.
XIII., 46.]
John Williams, Bishop of Lincoln, to the King.
[1639 (?).]— Petition. (Printed in State Pajyers, Domestic, p. 202.)
Copy.
Observations of the Lord Keeper Coventry at the trial of the bishop
in the Star Chamber.
1637, July II. — With what limitations and how a man may meddle
or tamper with such witnesses as he hath to deal with. (This is a
report, slightly differing from that part of the one in Rushworth, ii. 1.
447, 448, from "• for else if the witnesses be corrupted" to " perhaps he
effects it not.") On the same paper as the last. [X. XXIT., 159.]
The Duke of Lenox.
[1638, July 15.] — His [alleged] speech before his Majesty con-
cerning war with Scotland. (There is an abstract of this speech in
State I^apers, Domestic, I). 56-i.) Copy. [N. XIX., 1.]
Doctor John Forbes of Corse, and others the Aberdeen Doctors.
[1038, July.] — " General demands concerning the late Covenant to
be propounded to some Reverend Brethren, who were to recommend
it to Uf' and our people." (Manuscript copy of a pamphlet printed at
Aberdeen by " Edward Raban, printer to his most excellent Majesty's
famous University there." Apparently there is no copy of this
pamphlet in the British Museum, though there are replies of the
"Reverend Brethren" and rejoinders by the Doctors. There is an
abstract in State Papers, Domestic, p. 270.) [N. XIX., 2.]
A List of the Scuts rno et contra Regem.
[1638 or 1639.] — Showing 42 peers in the first class and 38 in the
second. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, Xos. 68, 69, pp. 110, 111.)
[N. XIX.. 4.]
" The Oath given to the Lords at York."
[1638-9, March.] — (Differing slightly from that printed in State
Papers, Domestic, p. 637.) [N. XIX., 3.]
The Lords Leslie, Makr, Rothes, Montrosk, Montgomery,
LouDoux, and Forrester, to [the King of France].
[1639, May.]— Accrediting Mr. Colvile. (Printed in Nalson, i. 277.)
English Translation. [N. XII., 271.]
Scotland.
[1G39, .Tune G.] — The humble Petition of his Majesty's Subjects.
(Printed iu Xalsoii, i. 232.) [N. XIX., 11.]
Articles of the Peace and Submission of the Commissioners.
[1639], June 17.— (Printed in Nalson, i. 239, 240,and Rushwonh, ii.
2. 945, 946.) At tlie end is added " An assembly to be holden at
Edinburgh the 6th of August next where his Majesty is to be present
and that no consultations or meetings be made concerning it but such
as be warranted by law. That whatsoever shall be agreed upon in
the Assembly shall be ratified by Parliament. That a Parliament shall
begin the 20th of August and an Act of pardon and oblivion to be
made." Copy. [N. XIX., 12.]
Declaration of the Parliament of Ireland.
[1G39-40, March 20.] — (Printed in Nalson, i. 283.) Co^y.
[N. XXL, 1.]
List of the Principal Acts passed by the Parliament of Scotland.
1640, June 11. — In the session that ended that day. 23 are enumer-
ated. (See Acts of the Parliament of Scotland, \.Z\S.) Subjoined is
" the substance of the petition after the Acts." (The whole document
is identical with one calendared in State Papers, Domestic, p. 287,
No. 73.) Copy. [N. XIX., 9.]
The Earl of Strafford to .
1G40, July 18. London. — Your Excellency is not deceived in yonr
confidence in ray greatest diligence to form a league between the two
Crowns which may be very firm and durable, not only for ourselves,
while we live, but also for posterity, nor in believing, as far as regards my
own inclinations, that I esteem in the highest degree the magnanimity
and prudence of the Spanish nation, and desire its prosperity next to
that of my own country. The King, my master, is no less satisfied
with my zeal in his service, since I well know the strong inclination
his Majesty discovers to me in private to form a firm friendsliip with
that Crown, not only from his consideration of the advantage thereby
to his subjects, but from his singular affection towards the person of
his Catholic Majesty. To speak phiinly to your Excellency, it appears
to me that to effect everything we need nothing but mutual confi-
dence ; this eslablished by the diligence of the Ministers of tho two
kings, I do not see what can prevent these two monarchs who are so
powerful, from being al)le to divide the world between them, without
the one touching the interests of the other. Yet it is right to confess
that this confidence has been for .some years so weakened on this side,
that words, without real and reciprocal acts moving acquis passibus,
will not be sufficient to restore it. Let us apply ourselves then in
every way to undertake this great work which is to turn out so happy
and glorious for both kings and their peoples, and not allow the occa-
A 2
Hion to escape, wliich presents itself to us. We on our part will hasten
the Irish levies desired by his Catholic Majesty, and that your Excel-
lency — in case they cannot previously be drawn from Flanders, as is
desired — may hasten the loan of 400,000 crowns, according to what has
been j)ropo>ed to the Ambassadors of his Catholic Majesty at this
Court, and that this loan may be (juickened (se ahnvie) so much the
more because unless it arrives here with all speed, it will lose entirely
its grace and occasion, and also because these good offices being done
to each other by the two kings, there will be more confidence, which
will facilitate henceforward with equal suavity and efficacy those greater
matters, of which your Excellency made mention in the postscript of
your letter to Don Alonso de Cardenas. Your Excellency, in the
same postscript, which Don Alonso showed me, is pleased to command
me to serve his Catholic Majesty, particularly in the business of the
levies, having accepted the employment, and I honour myself therein^
assuring your Excellency that as far as the working at this shall
concern me I will serve that Crown with all truth and promptitude
as far as there shall be opportunity in both kingdoms, so as to confirm
the confidence he has of my affections.
Finally having discovered to your Excellency my mind and inclin-
ation with all plainness and truth, you will be able thereby to know
not only my anxieties that the treaty now proposed may repay the
labour bestowed on it, but also the singular esteem I have for the
person and natural gifts of your Excellency, and at the same time the
real respect and veneration which I shall always pay to the corre-
spondence and amity Avhich he deigns to offer me with such generosity,
so that 1 shall consider myself a most happy man, when your Excellency
shall deign to command me in whatever my power suffices to serve
him. God keep the most Excellent person of your Excellency many
and happy years. In Spanish. Copy. Endorsed probably in Mr,
Pym's hand " Spanish letter trans [cribed] (?) S' Th. Mallever
(Mauleverer)." [N. XII., 1.]
Sundry of the Clergy of London Diocese and parts adjacent.
[1640, latter part of.] — Queries " touching the oath enjoined by the late
Synod, Canon 6, wherein they unfeignedly desire satisfoction that so
they may the more heartily and willingly take the said oath, when
.•xuthoritv shall tender it unto them or by the Canon it is appointed.
1. Whether the Oath be legal so as to bind all the Clergy to it? "
The ground thereof being that since 25 Hen, VIII. c. 19 the Con-
vocation is bound from decreeing ought repugnant to the laws or
customs of the realm, and we find not that the oath is warranted by
the laws and we believe it to be contrary to the customs.
2. " What is meant by the doctrine and discipline or government
of the Church of England ? " The ground thereof being that we know
not whether by doctrine the Synod mean the 39 Articles of 1562, or
extend it to other doctrine, as his Majesty by his commission to the
Convocation to make Canons seems to enlarge it, and if so, we cannot
safely swear to it till it be declai-ed, and then no further than it may be
declared to be taken out of Scripture.
" Secondly we know not whether by discipline they mean only the
Canons and Constitutions of the Church or other things besides. And
if the Canons then what Canons, some of the ancient ones being grown
out of use, and others altered, neither of which as we conceive ought to
be, if the discipline be necessary to salvation. And the Canons being
so many and at so many different times fao far asunder made how can
any man swear to that part unless it be . . . set forth what those
be we swear unto, and if the discipline contain ought else, why is it not
clearly expressed.
3. Whether it is meant that doctrine and discipline contain all things
necessary to salvation conjunctim or divisim? If coirjunctim we
doubt of' it, because we take all things necessary to salvation to be
contained in the Articles of 15G2 . . and not at all in the discipline
as distinct from the doctrine " and admitting the discipline to be lawful
we cannot concede it to be necessary to salvation, and he that swears it
to be in both as we are required by the conjunction " and " and believes
it to be in only one doth coast upon perjury. But if divisim, it must
be understood of the doctrine only or discipline only or of both in
different respects, in the last .sense we think it needful that these
respects be explained to take away ambiguity, but if it be meant of one
only that ought to be expressed and the other cashiered as superfluous.
And in any case to enjoin all to swear that the Discipline is necessary
to salvation implies a condemnation of all Protestant Churches abroad
as wanting what is necessaiy to salvation and the essential being of
a true church. And it seems a large and wide step, since we have
not heard of any such position in these terms so much as by bare
assertion maintained, and the newness of the expression makes us
afraid, especially considering the ancient Constitution under Archbishop
Arundel against novel expressions about the faith.
4. " What is meant by the Clause ' nor will I ever give my consent
to alter the Government of this Church by Archbishops, Bishops &c.' "
If this be sworn absolutely, so as no revocation or alteration herein
that can be made by his Majesty in or out of Parliament at any time
shall make us consent to such an alteration, we think it contrary to the
oath of Allegiance and Supremacy, and a binding ourselves to resist
authority, if any alteration be made on any occasion whatsoever. If it be
intended only to bind us till such an alteration svhy is it so peremptorily
expressed ? Albeit the Casuists tell us that such an oath — even though
unlimited — binds not if the Government be altered by authority, yet they
dare not acquit him of ra.shnes.s, who swears without such a limitation.
5. " Whether there be the same reason of not consenting to alteration
of Government by Deans [and] Archdeacons as there is of not consent to
alter that of Bishops " ? Because they were never esteemed as if they
were of the same institution and foundation as Bishops, and therefore
may more easily be changed, so that we see not cause to rivet them into
an unalterable order by the sacred bond of an oath. The Canon of 1603
only requires acknowledgement that the Government is not repugnant
to the Avord of God, which Canon is part of the Discipline established
— as we conceive — and so the acknowledgement may suflice without an
oath.
6. " What is meant by the ' &c."' ? Because we never hoard that an
&G. was ever put into an oath either among Christians or Pagans, and
believe it to be contrary to the perspicuity which ought to be in all oaths
for either it implies some unnamed persons or things and then it is an
ambiguous Clause, or else it signifies nothing at all, and then it is too
vain and trivial for men to ])awn their .souls upon, and cannot be less
than taking God's name in vain, which Clergymen of all others should
most shun.
7. " What is meant by ' As it stands now so established, and as by right
it ought so to stand ' " ? It is not clear whether the " now " be meant of
any new establishment by the Synod, or the Establishment by Parliament
in 1 and 8 Eliz. : '* If the latter then it appears not what is tliat right by
which it ought to stand, but only that Avhich it hath by such establish-
ment, vie. by the positive laws of the kingdom, which is a mere
6
tmitolonry . . for who doiibf.s bnt tliaf •which is cstahliKhed l»y the
laws of tlie IiiikI otij^ht to stand by tlic law of the hind, and whether
ll\at will content the Reverend Bishops we much (knibt, and if any
other rii^ht l)e intended wliich W(! verily believe; " then it ouf;;lit to be
expiessed, esjx'cially in a j)oint so much (|nestioned ami disputed of in
tlie world and not positively decided in this Synod nor in any other in
this Church of Eno^land.
8. " Whether our consent and suffra<jes arc so involved in the new
Canons and the Oath before mentioned that we cannot refuse " it ?
Because we conceive that the late Convocation ended with the Parlia-
ment May oth, And that by the Dissolution our votes and suffrages
returned back to us again, especially considering that the first Commission
granted to the Convocation on April oth was of force only during the
Parliament, and the Proctors had no new election by the rest of the
Clergy, and no new writ enabling them to continue the Assembly, but
only a new Commission to go on with the Canons not concluded before
the Dissolution, and that this second Commission is dated May 12th, so
that they were without a Commission to make one perfect Canon
formerly begun by the space of a whole week after the dissolution.
" These queries we find cause to insist the more on, because of the
last clause of the oath viz. That we must swear all this according to
the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words and
that heartily willingly and truly upon the faith of a Christian, which we
cannot do till the former doubts be cleared, and the oath made so plain
that we cannot mistake the meaning which is so ambiguous now, that
we cannot understand" it "so as to adventure an oath upon it, in case
it should appear to bo lawful and meet — which we much doubt — to
multiply oaths or decisions de fide beyond great and unavoidable
necessity." [N. XXII., 1.]
The King's Speech at the opening of the Long Parliament.
1G40, November 3. — (Printed in Nalson, 1.481 ; Rushworth, iii. 1. 12,
with some differences, of which the most remarkable is that where the
printed copies have " with this Protestation that if this accompt be
not satisfactory as it ought to be " the MS. is " that if his account
be not satisfactory, as wanting both time and conveniency to make
it so full as it ought to be.") Endorsed " The King's speech . . .
delivered to mee by Mr, Secretary Windebanke as a copie that the King
liimselfe avowes." [N. I., Unnumbered, at the end of the volume.]
The Speaker to all Justices of the Peace.
1G40, December 7. — Directing them to prosecute Recusants, according
to the order of that date. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 46.) Draft.
[N. XIII., 2.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1G40, December 9. — Reply to their fourth demand touching incend-
iaries. (Printed from a copy in Lord Braye's papers in the Tenth
Bejwrt of the Historical MSS. Cofninission, Appendix, jjart vi. 138.)
Copy. [N. XIX., 13.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640, December 14. — Delivering the grounds of their charges against
the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
(which charges are printed in Nalson. i. 681, 686), and desiring that
they mav be put to trial per viam inguisilionis. Copy. [N. XIX.,
14.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
[1G40, December 16.] — Paper containing their eight ilemands.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 111.) Cojjy. [N. XX., 206.]
The Same.
Same date. — Charge against the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. (Printed
in NaLson, i. 686.) Copy. [N. XIII., 47.]
The Documents of the Scotch Comjhssioners.
[1640, December 18.1 — (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. HI, and
Nalson, i. 689.) [N. XIX., 21.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners and
their Eeply.
1640, December 30. — Concerning the restoration of ships and goods.
(Both printed in Rushworth, iii. 1. 366.) Copies. [N. XIX., 15, 17.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1640, December 30. — Declaration in his Majesty's name. (Printed
in Eush'worth, iii. 1. 366.) Copy. [N. XIX., 16.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1640[-1], January 7. — Concerning the restoration of about fourscore
Scotch ships. (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 1. 366.) Copy. [N. XIX.,
18.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], January 7. — " We wouhl be no less willing to bear the
losses, if we had ability, tliuii we have been ready to undergo the
hazard. But because the burden of the whole charges doth far exceed
our strength, we have — as is more fully contained in our papers — repre-
sented our charges and losses, not intending to demand a total rc[)aration,
but of such a proportionable part, as that we may in some measure bear
the remanent, which we conceive your lordships, having considered our
reasons will judge to be a matter not of covetousne.ss, but of the justice
and kindness of the kingdom of England." [N. XIX., 19.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date, — Setting forth at great length their rtjasons lor their
demand. [N. XIX., 20.] Annexed:
Schedule, the first part showing the public charges and burdens
under which the whole country lies amounting to 514.128/. 9.v. Od.,
the second part divers other great burdens sustained liy the
Kingdom of Scotland amounting to 271,500/. repnsented to
prove how much they are thereby disabled from bearing any
great part of this ])urdcn which otherwise they would have
willingly undergone.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 70, p. 112. See Rushworth, iii.
1. 366.) Copy. [N. XIX., 10.]
The Earl of Bristol.
[1640-1, January 12.]— Speech deliverod at the Conference between
the two Houses, concerning; the treaty with the Scots. (See Lords'
Journals, iv. UO.) [N. XIII., 5.]
The King's Speech to both Houses at the Banqueting House.
1640[-1], January 23. — (A fuller rc])0rt than that printed in Xalson,
i. 735.) [N. XIIL, 3.]
Information against Doctor Chaffix.
[1640-1, January 23.] — (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 9,
p. 13.) (See Commons' Journals, ii. 72.) [N. XIII., 4.]
Anonymous Speech.
[1640-1641.] — Beginning "Our Ancestors were accustomed to hear
propositions from other nations of honour and greatness. We represent
unto you a very distressed estate, sad things dishonourable to our
Nation." . . . Ending " This is that I had in command to say unto
you." Concerning the demands of the Scots. [N. XIII., 6.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Cosimissioners.
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], January 26. — (All three papers are printed in Lords'
Journals, iv. 145.) [N. XIX., 22, 23, 24.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], February 5. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 153.)
N. XIX., 26.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners
and their Eeply.
1640[-1], February 8, [10]. — Concerning the seventh demand.
(Both printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 159.) [N. XIX., 27, 25.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], February 10. — Concerning the eighth demand. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, iv. 159.) [N. XIX., 28.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the House of Commons.
[1640-1, February 1-14.] — Reminding them that on the 16th instant
52,000/. is due to the Scots out of the Northern Counties and New-
castle, and desiring to know wlien they may expect it. [N. XIX.,
29.]
The House of Lords.
[1640-1, March 3.] — Paper concerning Berwick and Carhsle to be
delivered at tlie Conference with the House of Commons. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, iv. 175 : Covimons' Journals, ii. 9S.) Draft.
[N. XX., 205.]
9
Index of the Remanent Heads contained in the Eighth Demand.
1640[-1], March 9. — Concerning unity in Religion, the appointment
of Scotchmen to places about the King and Royal family, the employ-
ment of none about the King and Prince who do not profess the
Reformed Religion, the choosing of Counsel and Session in Scotland,
naturalization and the mutual privileges of the subjects of both
kingdoms, customs, freedom of trade, manufactures, coin, fishing, an
Act of Oblivion, the ratification of the treaty by Act of Parliament, the
prevention of any taking arms without the consent of the Parliament of
his kingdom, the prevention of either of the two nations engaging in
foreign war without the consent of both, their mutual assistance against
foreign invasion, extradition, execution of decrees of the Courts of
one kingdom in the other, the Borders and Middle Marches, and the
trial by the Triennial Parliaments of both kingdoms of all wrong done
by either nation to the other. (See Lords' Journals, iv. 216.) Copy.
[N. XIX., 30.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], jNIarch 10. — Desires concerning Unity of Religion. (Printed
in Kiiufs Pamphlets, E., 157.) [N. XIX., 31.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners and the
Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], March 15. — Answer to the paper of the 10th instant, and
reply to that answer. (Both are abstracted from copies among Lord
Braye's papers in the Tenth Report of the Historical MSS. Commis-
sion, Appendix, part vi., p. 139."> (See Lords' Journals, iv., 216.)
Copies. [N. XIX., 32, 33.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1640[-1], March 16.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 187.) [N.
XIX., 34.]
Roberts to Charles Allen.
[1641], March 26. — "Our Master's new work at Paris is in good
forwardness in so much that he has divers times written to me to
furnish him with 12 workmen such as you be, and to this purpose I
have written to the place from whence you como, and if you i)lease to be
one of the number upon the intimation of your willingness I will not
fail to put you upon the list. I am of opinion the June air of Paris will
advantage your health." (See letter of the same dated May 7th.)
[N. XII., 269.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1641, March 29. — Paper concerning Commerce and Trading.
(The last clause beginning " Forasmuch as the several jurisdictions"
was with slight alterations incorporated in the Treaty, and is printed in
Rush worth, iii. 1. 372.) Copy. [N. XIX., 35. J
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1641, April 1. — Concerning the reciprocal assistance by one nation
to the other, in case of war, not to exceed 10,000 men with horse in
the proportion from England of 100 horse to 1,000 foot, and from
Scotland of 50 to 1,000. Copy. [N. XIX., 37.]
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The Scotch Commi.ssioneus to the EN(ii-i9ic Commissioners.
1041, April 1. — Piii)er "for consorving of IVtnco l)Ctwixt the two
Kiii;,^ioiiis." (Incoi'])oriito<l for tlic most part with the treaty, l)ftin{;
tlie part i)riiitetl in Hiishwurth, iii. 1. ,'{70, .'571, 372, but with some
aiklitioiis and omissions.) (See Lords' Journab, iv. 216.) Copy.
[N. XIX., 36.]
The KiNd to the Lokds Justicks and Cokncii- ok Ikki.and.
1641, April 3. Westminster. — Humble suit has made to us Ijy the
Parliament of Ireland that they may obtain the benefit of (^eitain
Graces promised by us in the 4th year of Our r(!i<;n. For which pur-
jiose W(! rcfpiirc you to transmit Itills for securing:; to our said subjects
the followinj^ ])articulars.
First, that all kinds of coi'n may be freely exported, subject only to
duty, fron) Ireland to our other dominions and to those of friendly
powers, except in time of dearth.
Secondly, a bill for limitinfr the title of the Crown to sixty year?,
such as that passed in England in the 21st year of the reign of our
father.
Thirdly, according to our princely promise in the 24th and 25th
articles of the said Graces and in performance of the engagements of
our father and Queen Elizabeth to secure the estates or reputed estates
of the inhabitants as well of Connaught as of the County of Clare or
Country of Thomond as of the Counties of Limerick and Tipperary
and to free them and their said estates or reputed estates from all titles
accrued to us or our predecessors and to forego our intended plantations
therein notwithstanding any office then found . . we are graciously
pleased that their estates be secured in Parliament and require you
forthwith to transmit an Act for settling the said Province and Counties
according to the tenor of the said 24th and 25th Articles.
Fourthly, that a bill be transmitted for the future prevention of
Warrants of Assistance.
Fifthly, that a bill be transmitted for securing to our subjects the
benefits of the 31st article and of all other parts of the said Instruc-
tions and Graces not herein expressed. Copy. [N. XIII. , 8.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1641, April 8. — Reply to the paper of April 1st "for the conserv-
ing oi' peace." (See /.,or(/s' ./oMrjja/*, iv. 216.) Copy. [N. XIX., 8.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — Reply to the paper of March 29th concerning commerce.
Copy. [N. XIX., 39.]
The Judges.
1641, April 10. — Opinions. (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 212.)
[N. XIIL, 7.]
The University of Cambridge to the Hodse of Commons.
1641, April 11. — (Printed in Rushworth, iii. i. 272.) University
Seal. [N. II., 1.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1641, April 12. — Pressing for payment of the arrears and Brotherly
Assistance and desiring them to acquaint Parliament therewith. Copy.
[N. XIX., 40.]
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The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1641, April 12. — "That his Majesty comaiandeth us to adhere to hi^"
former answer, and conceiveth it most just you should acquiesce there-
with." {^Gc Lords' Journals, \w. 2H3.) Two copies. [N. XIX., 41.]
Catalogue of the papers received at the report of the Conference.
[1641, April 15.] — Containing those mentioned in Lords' Journals,
ivi 216. (See Lords' Journals, iv. 218.) [N. XX., 1.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1641, April 2S.— Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 231.)
Signed " Adam Blair." [N. XIX., 44.]
The Committee at Newcastle to .
1641, April 30. — (Printed in Lords' Juur/ials, iv. 243, and in Nal-
son, ii. 237.) Extract. [N. XIX., 43.]
Answer of the Dean and Prebendaries of Durham.
[1641, April, after the 8th.] — Stating why they cannot produce their
book of Chanter Acts. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 4.)
(See Lords'^ Journals, iv. 211.) [N. XV., 185.]
Examination of Mary Browne.
1G41, May 6. — Stating that the Queen's plate at Somerset House
was packed up the week before Easter, but that most of it had been
unpacked to be used the previous Sunday at the Lady Mary's marriage,
and was now at Whitehall. [N. XIII., 9.]
J. Du Perron to the Marquis de Fonteney, Conseiller d'Etat
et Marechal des camps et armees de Sa Majeste. A Paris.
1641, May [6-] 16. London. — '•' C'est pour vous asseurer que M. de
Montereuil se tiendra extresmcment honorc de vous suyvre en quelque
condition qu'il vous plaise le mettre. II est vray que I'employ (pi'il
a eu tant sous Monsieur de Bellieure que depuis son retour en qualiti'
d'agent du Hoy et mesme a Pome aupres du Cardinal Anthoiuc duquel
il a este domesiique deux ou trois ans et duquel il a receu dcs marques
d'agreraent de ses services par un canonicat de Teglise cuthedrale dc
Toul qu'il lui a donne, luy eust fait desirer de vous cettc grace si non
d'estrc le premier au moins d'estre en quelque sorte d'cgalite avec
I'autre. Toutefois il remit le tout a vostre volonte a laiiuelle il propose
de se conformer entierement. II est tres bien faict et do cors et d'esprit
il scait les belles lettres et est d'une conver.sation egalement ngreable
divertissante et complaisante, J'espere, Monsieur, que vous en serez
servy autaut bien que vous le pouvez souhaiter, cepondant je vous
remercie tres humble dc ce ([u'il vous a pleu agreer la su{)plication que
jc vous avois faicte pour luy. II est vray que la Ciiambro basse a
signifie a la haute qu'elle trouvoit le viceroy d'Irlande criminel de Leze
Majeste et desiroit que la justice en fust faite. Le Roy alia Samedy
dernier au parlement pour dire que dans tout le proces la il ne trouvoit
aucun chef ipii le peust convaincro du Irahison et jiartant qu'il nc
pouvoit consentir a sa mort, (ju'il u'empeschoit pas neanmoins tpi'on
nc I'eloyna^t de la cour et des affaires s'il so trouvoit charge de quelque
autre fautc. Lundy dernier le jicuple s'assembla a Westmoiister au
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nombro dc six ou sept inille homines demandRns que les Mylors lours
fisst-'iit justice (lu depute. Cela eontinua encor Ic Mardy, et la cbambre
la leur uyant promise, ils se retirent. Le mesrae Mardy, les deux
chainbre.s firent un sermcnt ou protestalion ijue tout le mondc jura,
excepte les Catholiques. Je vous en envoye la co[)ic eii Fniiicois. On
dit qu'il aprochc fort du convenant d'Eeosse. Aujourdhuy se devoit
donner le jugement du viceroy d'Irlands, mais je pense que cela est
differe cependant sur un soubcon que le parlement a eu qu'on vouloit
fairo evader le dit viceroy de la Tour de Londre ou il est prisonnier, et
qu'un nomme Sir Jean Suclin levoit des gens pour y faire entree, et
que le Roy faisoit aprocher son armee qui est ii Yoik. Le parlement a
prie le Koy de commander que tous les officiers de la cour eussent a ne
point sortir d'Angleterre et de la Cour sans permission particulier.
Cela faict croire qui le parlement veut rechercher les autheurs
de ce conseil, M'' Germain et M"" de Percy frerr de ^Madame de
Carlille cstans particulierement regardcs en cela. Ils se sont retirez
d'icy bier apres midi de resolution de passer la mer et evifer le malheur
«lont on les menacoit. Dimanche dernier so firent les noces de la
Princesse Marie avec le jeune Prince d'Oranges, mais sans ceremonie
ny danses ny autres rejouyssances. La Reyne Mere y assista et disna
de racsme table, avec le Roy, la Reyne, les deux fils et deux filles
de leurs Majestez et le Prince d'Orange. Elle ne se trouva pas au
souper. On mist les jeune mariez a coucher ensemble une beure
duranl, mais de presence des Majestez des ambassadeurs et autres.
Les ambassadeurs IloUandois furent traictez ii part. Le Prince
Palatin se trouva a la noce, mais non pas au disner ny souper, M'
Rosseti, agent du Pape s'en va d'icy car sa place (?) n'est plus
tenable (?) pour luy ny pour les Catbolicjues. Je suis de grande peine
de n'avoir aucune ncuvelle de M"^ de Chaviguy touchant mon voyage,
car les affaires [sont] si troublees icy et menacent de si grands malheurs
si Dieu n'y mit le main, que nous ne sommes point * et moy
principalement ; je vous supplie de luy en vouloir dire un mot. Je croy
que vous aurez [re^u] les deux dernieres couvertures que je vous ay
envoyees par M. du Prim (?)." Seal. [N. XVJL, 2.]
Roberts to
1641, May 7. — Commending the two bearers, Mr. Tirrell, "your
countryman," and Mr. Allen, of whom he will write more particularly
in his next week's letter. " They be hopeful every way and proper for
the employment for which you clesire them." Addressed ^'Vonv moTi.
maistre, Paris." (See the examinations of Charles Allaiue and Clifton
Thorold on May 31st.) [N. XIL, 268.]
Joseph, C[lericus ?] C[armelitanus ?] to his much respected Barnabie
BuRNE, Aleman, at Dublin.
1611, May 8. — " I have receaved yours of the last February of as
little satisffaetion as your formers. . . . You may saye " my
necessities " are not soe great as to require such changement. I graunt
thnt what I wrote to you in formal termes maye be such, but what you
should suppose to be besydes and virtually included in them, which
circumstances of tym etc. hindereth to laye down in writing, should
induce you to graunt soe just a petition. You know full well that I am
not haltered here, and perhaps better welcome than ever I may
* Blank. Paper torn.
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expect to be thear. This being soe you might conclude that I have
other motives to aske to goe hence then what you see by writing. I am
certaine that if we weare boeth debating this matter before the great
diffinitors that you would be convinced not to behave your selfe towards
me according the prudent and charitable spirit of superiour maiors.
Would you have me, if I have any of many motives for which change-
ment is lawful! amongest us, or if I have many of them together, to sett
them in writting to you, temporibus et rebus sic stantibus ut sunt. I am
assured, that if I be as deare to you as the rest of your subjects that you
cannot be but wholye persuaded in your selfe that it is not for lyghtnesse
nor without good ground I doe soe insist, yea that I have as good
raisons hereunto as any other tliese many years. That being, why
should I be worse dealed with all then they ? Am I onely a bastard
amongest your children ? You raaye saye, I am necessarie heer, lett
others stay as long as I and they will be more. You saye in yours to
me you feare a mine of our bodye ; you may feare it well, when some
are oppressed and wronged. I would I had another place to goe to
then thither, I would never make this instance. I am not so burnyng
to goe see friends or country, God be praised, and I pray His Divine
Majestye that if I be not 6tt for them parts that I never goe, but I am
resolved absolutly not to stay heer, inasmuch as a raisonable will of a
subject maye have place. If I could cast my eye on this hard deeling
in my behalfe I would find in my hart to goe backe for ever to my
province, but I have pitty on the weecknesse of this poor bodye, and
see well that those that are not fitt heer maye doe some good thear and
contrariewise. This much I thought meseife obliged to impart to you
asking most humbly part in your holye prayers. I remaiue yours
br[other] Joseph C.C." [N. XII., 2.]
to Peter Haywood.
[1641, May, before the 13th.] — Describing the arrest of a priest and
his committal to Lancaster Gaol. (See Coinmons' Jourrials, ii. 145.)
Extract. [N. XIII., 10.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1641, May 26. — Paper representing the prejudice caused by so many
cessations and so much delay, and especially that since the charge of
their army exceeded the 25,000/. a month a great part of the 300,000/.
of the Brotherly Assistance would be thereby exhausted, and therefore
desiring that the business might taken so into consideration as to bring
about a speedy and happy conclusion. Copy. [N. XIX., 45.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1641, May 28. — The affection of Parliament in gi-anting the Brotherly
Assistance we can never forget; the difficulties to find money in a short
time for both armies cannot be unknown to us, and we are so sensible
of the diligence used that we are ready to accept most willingly wluit
we conceive iu any competency may serve for our present necessity and
for the disbanding of our army, being no less confident of the payment
of the residue in due time than if it were presently delivered ; but when
we look on the long time since our Commanders were first taken on,
the great charges of the maintenance of the army, besides what is
allowed for the relief of the Northern Counties, the hopes we have
giren of full pay before disbanding and the expectation of ship masters
for rigging and their ships who are come from Scotland on our promise
to receive money and in the meantime must cease from all trade, we are
u
constraiui'd to iii>ist and still to dc-'irf tliat tin; Pjirliainent may he
pk-aHcd to •'xt«'nd thcnisclvos beyond flu; proportion of S(),()()0/,, which
cannot he siifncient for so nuuiy burdi-ns. We thcri-forc earnestly
entreat thnt this may \>q considered and the trade of our inereliants set
up by the payment of so rancli money in Scothmd or the Eastern Counties
as may make up tlieir stocks, whicli they liave exhausted by advancing
inoncv within the kingdom and by furnishing commodities abroad, and
that the security of tiie remanent be so agreed on as may move the
better acceptance of the proportion to be presently delivured. Copy-
[N. XIX., IG.]
Examination of Charles Allaine.
1641, May 31. — Stating tliat lie had Ijcen five years al)road mostly at
Canibrai and Douai, that he liad been a twelvemonth in England, that
when in Derbyshire he receired this letter from Mr, Roberts, and
that the word IMaster in it means either Cardinal Richelieu or the
liishop of Chalcedon, that he Avas told both by Mr. Thorold and
Roberts that Mr. Thorold was to go with him to the Bishop of
Chalcedon. [N. XIII., 11.]
Examination of Clifton Thorold.
Same date. — Stating that he hail served in Flanders, and was going
to France to serve there, that he met Allen by chance, and does not
know Roberts. [N. XIII., 12.]
The Scotch Commissioxeks.
[1641, June 2.] — As in our last paper we gave our reasons for
considering that the 120,000/. of arrears, and the 80,000/. on account of
the Brotherly Assistance would be insufficient for paying the debts of
the counties and disbanding the army, so we have represented to the
committee at Newcastle the great chaige of the kingdom, the difficulty
of finding such great sums and the diligence of the Parliament in
providing them, endeavouring thereby to move them if possible to
accept the Parliament's offer, from whom we shortly expect an answer
that we hope may be satisfactory. And therefore we desire that in the
mean time the treaty may proceed for ans ivering our demands of the
1st April, and also that the Parliament would let us know the security
and terms of payment of the lemanent of the Brotherly Assistance,
and what part thereof may be offered beyond seas and upon what
conditions. Cojii/. [N. XIX., 47.]
The House of Commons.
1641, June 3. — Votes concerning the Scotch treaty. Draft with
amendments, with two copies of the last article. (Printed as amended
in Commons' Jounials, ii. 106.) [N. XIX., 48.]
Sir Pail Pynuar and others to the House of Commons.
1641, June 4. — Petition stating according to a jiarticular annexed
their advances upon assignments of the customs and other duties and
praying that the same might be made good to them. (See Commons*
Journals, W. \6'^.) [N. XXII., G7.]
Sir Henry Vane.
1641, June 11. — Speech against episcopacy. (Printed in Nalson, ii.
276.) [N. XIII., 13.]
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Examination of Captain Pollard.
1641, June 14. — " (1.) That hee did not know of what Commissary
Wilraott gaide to hiui as hee went upp to the Committee Cliamber.
(2.) Being examined if there were nof. discourses amongst tliem, that
is Mr. Feirey, Mr. Wilmott, Ashburnham, Pollard and others, that
they were disobliged from the parliament and not from the king, Hee
answeared there was noe discourse att all concerning that pointe and
that hee did not thiuke himselfe disobliged from the parliament, nor
heard them say soe much. Generall wordes there were but not the
particular. 7/i/* there was : That the parliament had dealt severely
with us, and that the Scotch had better pay then icee had.
(3.) Being asked ; Avhether they did not resolve uppon this, to make
som(! expression of serveing the king in all things that were honorable
for him, and themselves, and agreeable to the fundamentall lawes of
the Realme, and that soe farr they wuuld live and dye Avith him.
To this hee answeared ; If INIr. Peircy were here hee tcould not deny
but that hee teas the first proposer of it. Hee did propose it unto us
and never left speakintf to undertake it. Hee proposed it first out of
some paper of his. which I thought to bee rediculous more of folly tlien
of daunger. Hee spake of it here in the Hall. AVee mett first in his
chamber att Whitehall about the begining of Lent; I cannot say
punctually to the tyme but as I guesse it was thereaboutes. ^[r. Peircy
made the first proposicion and desired us to come thither and sent his
man unto mee. These proposicions were to mentaine the Bishopps,
the King's Revenue, and keepe a foote the Irish Army till the Scottes
were disbanded. Hee said it was good for the king and kingdome.
Wee did di.^like it, all of us. Mr. Wilmott, nor Mr. Ashburnham never
approved of it, nor ever did anything from that tyme to tins. AVee
were diverse tymes with Mr. Peircy since that tyme, not about it, yet
talked of it sometimes, but of noe reall designe. I will not tell a lye to
save my life.
(1.) Being asked if this were not agreed amongst them hee answeared ;
Noe, I never agreed unto it ; neither was there ever any agreement.
(o.) And being asked whether Mr. Peircy by theire consent was not
to teU the king from them thus much, answeared : Noe, T never did
consent nor anybody else to my knowledge.
(6.) And being asked : whether the matter was to bee soe ordered as
that the king might apprehend this as a great service, hee answeared,
Hee never heard him say soe much, nor gave him such direccions nor
ever loved to heare more of it.
(7.) Being asked : whether they were not most confident to engage the
wliole Army thus farre but further they would not undertake because
they worild not infringe the lawe, and whether every one of them
consented unto it ; uppon which Mr. Peircy drew a noate in writeingc
of the heads.
Hee answeared such discourses there might bee, but not any agree-
ment, but the particular discour.ses hee doth not remember. That hee
undertookc nothing att all, it was an impossibilitie.
(8.) Ik'ing asked whether Mr. Peircy haveing theire sence, drew not
the heads up in a paper, hee answeare<l It was drawen beforo wee mett :
true hee road a paper. I tould you tiie heads of them. There may bee
more, but I remember not. It was about Kpiscopacie, tlie Irish Army,
and I believe the king's Kevenew. What was meant by the king's
Revcnew I understand not, unless how to improve it. I hear.I the
paper read but I gave noe consent. I did dislike it att that tvme wl^en
it was read. I did not meane to intermeule att all with it. I did not
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wihh liiin to iiifoniit' the k\n<^ of it. I doc not rornonibcr lief did say
to us liee would informe the kinj;.
(I).) Boiiif^ asked : wluithor they did not by oathc promise one to
another to bee constant and secrett, lice answearcd
1 did take the oatlie att Mr. Peireyes chamber — the first tymc — befon?
ever the proposlcions were made. It was of secrecie onlie that wee
should say nothinfj of what pas.sed there att that tyme, and I confesse
till of Into I thouj^ht that oath did bindc tnee. Before such tymes
as hee propounded any proposicion the inducementes were merely
a secrecie.
Mr. Peircy, Mr. Wilmott, and Mr. Ashburnham, ]Mr. O'Neale, and
my selfe did all of us take the oathe, and Sir Jo. Barkley. There was
noe body else tooke it, but those six and noe more persons were then in
the chamber. This oath was taken before the proposicion and Mr.
Peircy can produce the oath, and you will finde it to bee an oath of
secrecy only. Wee tooke it uppon the Bible as all other oathes are
taken.' Mr. Peircy did read the oath out of the paper. It was only an
oath of secrecie — That Avee should keep secrett the debate that then
passed. The doore was locked, noe servantes were there, I know not
well whether the doore was locked or noe. Hee had noe commaund to
give the oath that wee knew of.
(10.) Being asked; what particulars were propounded to Mr. Peircy
whereby hee might bee enabled to serve them, he answeared I know
nothingc of it, nor any thing from any of these gentlemen.
(11.) Being asked whether in theire particular discourses they did not
fall uppon a peticion to the king and parliament for monyes there being
soe much delay, hee answeared there ■n'as a peticion which Mr. Peircy
had prepaired, which hee did dislike and resolved of noe such thing.
Never sawe it before nor since. One parte of the peticion was for
pay of monyes directed to this house as I remember, or rather to the
parliament in generall, pressing our wants. The manner of draweinge
it wee did not like, nor of the way of it. It was to show noe discontent
but a peticion for our pay. The peticion was brought with the
proposicion att the same tyme or — as I remember — a day or two after.
(12.) Being asked ; whether the preserveing of the Bishopps' function
and theire votes in parliament and not disbanding the Irish Army, and the
endevour to setle the king's Revenue to the proportion it was formerlie,
was proposed, and that if the king required theire assistance as farre as
they could they would contribute unto it, without breaking of the lawe
of the kingdome, hee answeared ;
There was [nothing agreed uppon. Such things were discoursed
uppon, and diverse other discourses that I remember not, but noe
agreement by any one of these gentlemen nor any thing intended. I
thinke there were noe more proposlcions in that paper. I wish they
were all scene, the originall I meane. I thinke the oath was in the
same paper where the proposicions were, or in sevcrall papers.
(13.) Being asked whether they did acte and concurre in this as well as
Mr. Peircy hee answeared, I know noe acting; there was such a thing
proposed, but noe pursuance of it by us. I see these proposicions
written in a paper, but see noe body write them ; wee mett a hundred
tymes since that tyme but never mett about this but that night when
CoUonell Goringe Avas there wee were desired to bee there att that
tyme, where Mr. Jermaine was alsoe.
(14.) Whether, this being all imparted to the king by Mr. Peircy from
them, hee perceived the kinge had beene treated withall concerninge
something of our Army but inclined to a way more high and sharpe
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not agreeing with our way, uot haveinge limittes either of honour or
law. Hee answeared, hee never heard of any of these proposicions.
(15) This clause being read unto him : that Mr. Peircy saide the king
would leave all other proposicions and take theires and that hee
desired Col. Goring and Mr. Jermaine might hee admitted amongst
them and that the king did presse it soe much as that att last it was
consented unto, hee answeared they were to come to U3 that night to
meete and speake of some business I knew not then of. Hee sent to
mee to bee there to meete Mr. Goring and Mr. Jermaine. Hee tould
mee wee should know to what end wee came there, when wee were
there. They spake to us there of a wai/ of brinr/inff of the Army. It
toas someivhat concerneinc/ the Ar)inf abcnt makeiuff a Generall of the
Army. There was jirojiosed — whether by Goriiifj or noe I know not —
to briny xipp tlie Army hither, because if there should bee a disayree-
ment between the kiny and the people that then the Army mi cjht bee
here. [ meaae suche people as should oppose the king in just thinges.
I heard of noe proposicions of putting any condicion uppon the parlia-
ment. I doe uot remember any particulars att all. Those tliree heades
formerlie mentioned were not then propounded. Noe other things
were then in proposicion. There Avere wilde extravagant discourses.
But being asked what hee meant by nameing a Generall hee answeared;
Some of us desired my Lord of Essex, some my Lord of Holl.ind,
others my Lord of Newcastle. I was one of those that named my Lord
of Essex. • Mr. Peircy named my Lord of Holland. Mr. Jermaine
named my Lord of Newcastle. Saith there was no proposicion of
armeing the Frenche or pnpistes ; nor of the clergie findeiugo a thousand
horse ; nor of my Lord of Newcastle's meeting with a thousand horse ,
nor no proposicion was made how to mentaine the Army. / never
consented to the bringing of them npp 7wr ever disputed more of it.
They were there an houre att a supper, but not a miuuittes tyme
was spent in disputing of this. There were waiters at the table, but
wee did not speake of this before them. Both before and after supper
wee discoursed. Wee were takeing of tobacco. It was in a great
roome: some were att the Avindow, some elsewhere. Colonell Gouring
had the oath given him on the table nere the fire. Mr. Jermaine teas
sworne att the same tyme ichen Goring was sworne, but I cannot tell
how long tyme it was betweene the first meetinge and the second, but
not many dayes. There was an unwillingness of these two men's
comeiug in. Wee were 'affraide to know theire proposicions, and that
was the truth of it. I did not care who knew oures. / had heard
theire jjroposicions icere of ill nature. Mr. Peircy tould me of them ;
the particulars I doe not know. Wee disliked them because Sir John
Suckling and they were in it. Wee heard they Avere ill proposicions
and wee did not desire to medle with them. Wee did not very well
like the men, for Suckling, Jermaine and Davenant were in it. I
remember }ioe more persones in it. They were not made acquainted
with oures. Wee did not debate our proposicions together. They
did speake of theire proposicion.
I have named unto you what Mr. Peircy propounded. I tould you
they talked about makeing a Generall of the Array. Wee tooke the
oathc before hee made any proposicion unto us. I doe not know of
any one of us that did signitie to Collonell Goringe that wee had taken
the oath. I did see him take the oath ; the other gentlemen were in
the roome ; how nere I doe not know. Mr. Peircy did dislike the
bringing upp of the Army. I\Ir. Wilmott and Mr. Ashbumham dis-
liked it because inconvenience might happen to the king and subject
by it. Wee did not agree to bring upp the Armie by our owne j^^o-
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posicion. Colloncll Gorinrf saide nothing to it. I never agreed to the
proposicioii to meiitiiinc jiisliopps (itc, nor ever uiidertooke it. Mr.
.lorniaiiie and Mr. (ioriiij^e propound[cd ) tliern ; Mr. Goring spoke about
a Cleiiorall. 1 cannot remember what hec; did \no\m?,it. 1 doe not
remember the i)arli('ular.s of the discourse. I doe not reinendjer wee
directed Mr. Peireie to propound any tiling to Mr. Goringe.
(10.) Thi.^ being reade unto him: viz.'wliere I renicml)er Col. Goringe
made answer bee was soe engaged with SuekHng tliat bee could doe
nothing without him. But wee would not medic with him att all, but
Col. Goring and Mr. Jermaine desired bee might bee brought in yet
in the end, soe wee would not oppo.se Sueklynes iraployment in the
Army, they would pa.sse it by. Then wee toohe upp the way propcjsed,
the which tooko a great debate, and theires, I will say, dittisred from
oures in violence and height.'
To this bee answered, There was debate in laying aside Suckling
but I doc not remember of speaking of this to the king. Wee went
away altogether ; one, one way and another, another way.
(17.) This being read unto him : viz. ' They left mee and Jermaine and
to speake to the king and the king tould him those wayes were vain and
foolish and Avould thinke of them noe more. Then Goring asked how
the cheife commaundes would bee disposed of . . ." [N. XIII., 14.]
Examination of Commissary Wilmot.
[1641, June 14.] — " Being asked what hee said to Captain Pollarde, as
bee went into the Committee Chamber, '^hee answeared that hee beleeveth
it would much prejudice them to answeare suddenlie to such a business,
but Mr. Pollard made noe answeare to mee againe. Being asked what
discourse hee bad with Mr. Peircy and the rest of being disobliged
from the parliament, Hee answeared ; Mr. Peireie did putt many
things into his head, that the parliament had disobliged us, and that
it cmiccrned us in honour to regard the advantage of our Army,
declareing what I spoke in this House uppon occasion of an order made
to lessen the sommes intended for the king's Army. But I doe not
remember any discourses of being disobliged from the parliament.
I should doe him and my selfe wrong if I should say any thing
positivelie in this. I doe not remember it.
Being asked what agreement there was betweene him and Mr. Peircy
etc., concerning the undertaheinge of any particidar proposicion as to
inentaine the votes of Bishopps ; to kccpe afooie the Irish Army ; and
to keepe nvp the hinges Revenue, To this hee answeared, Mr. Peircy did
propound this to mee and to others before, any consent I must deny.
The first tyme hee spohc of this was in this House tenn or twelve dayes
after hee did speake to mee to come to his chamber. I cannot possiblie
remember what bee said then. I beleeve many thinges of this nature
you propound hee spoke then.
They were propounded in Mr. Pcircyes chamber. I never mett
them anywhere else. I beleeve there was some thinge written but
whether this or somewhat else I cannot remember.
There were present there, Col. Ashburnham, Pollard, Barklett,
O'Neale and my self and / remember noe body else but Mr. Peircy.
All that wee spake of was concerninge the Army. They were many
tymes spoken of butt never resolved uppon. An oath of secrecie was
propounded but I did not conceive I might discover it, though now
I thinke I may. I confesse I did take the oath and it was Mr. Peircie's
jealousie to presse us to an oath because wee should not reveale it.
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I toohe it hi a solemne manner yet remembe-v not I laid my hand
uppon the Bible. It was an oath not to reveale Avhat was there said,
and that noe oath under heaven should absolve mee. It was in our
covenant one with another that notlnntj should bee done by us to the
prejudice of the parliament or saveinge of Straforde. There was never
any agreement made amongst ourselves. I was never with them since.
"Wee were there debateiuge these things. Some liked it, others
disliked it. I heard Jermaine did take the oath. There were many
things propounded there not justifiable for if they were wee should have
consented tnito them. I remember nothing but to serve the king and
modei-ate things of our oicne, which I hope will be justifiable.
I know not whose proposicions they were ; either Peircy, Jermaine
or Goringe, but wlio made them I know not. I tooke notice of those
proposicions I had a mynde to. I rememb[er] in generall wee never
consented to any thing but what was according to the fundamentall
lawes and of my duty to this House. Mr. Peircy made the three
proposicions. I made none myselfe. I never heard anything of
bringing upp the .-l;-//.'// hither, nor of makeing a Generall. My conceife
was if any partie in England should oppresse (he king then wee icould
serve the king in any Just thing. I never heard any proposicions
of the French. I suppose it doth runne in another streame.
I never heard of the bringing the Prince to the Armv till within this
fourteen dayes or three weekes I meeting the Prince asked him if
hee would goe to the Army who answeared with all his heart if his
father would give him leave. I did it to see of what condition he was
made. I remember my Lord Newcastle that night Mr. Goring was
there was named to bee Generall by some of us, not by those among
us but by Goringe. I propounded Essex, and others, Holland, and
next day I sent and acquainted Essex with the proposicion for him
to hee Generall. /heard nothing of Newcastle with a thousand horse
nor of the clergie's thousand horse." [N. XIII., 15.]
Examination of Colonel Ashuurnham.
[1641, June 14.] — " Being asked what discourse he had with the rest
concerneing his being disobliged from the parliament and of engagement,
etc.;
Hee answeared ; The occasion of such discourse — if there were any —
was about the tyme when the Tenn thousand pound was kept backe
from the king's Army. But n-hen Peircy spoke to any of tis, it was in-
a slight manner, and hee did it without any acceptance of it. I never
engaged my selfe to those particulars. Mr. Peircy had jjroposicions of
his oicne but I hope my heareing of that discourse shall not make mee
guiltie. Hee had sevcrall proposicions. When I was in his chamber ;
hee sent for mee. I did not knowe what hee would have proposed.
Hee laide as a ground : If absolute disorders and confusion happened
there must bee some way or other. I tould him thus : Mr. Peircy,
what would you ha\(' by this ? I know not if you have anytliing to
say to me. If it bee diskononrablc or dishonest or stopping the free
Justice by ])arliament or to doe service to the Earle of .Straford, I will
not medic in it.
Hee said to mee that hee conceived it was safest for (his kingdomc
the Irish Army were continued till the Scoche Army tvere disbanded.
Hee spoke of the Kings Revenue, and saide those were just things;
hee never spoke of any particular ; jior was it inquired after, and except
that in the paper I never heard of.
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I was !iit Mr. Pfircyes cliamber when Mr. Jermiiiiif and CoUoiiell
Goriii;^o came there. 'I'hat was the first tymc. I ever spake with them
to<;;tfher, before nor since.
'Vhcw svaa noma c.vlravf/f/f/nt f/iscnurscs. I s<itr. by the fire and did
not come into the didconrse, bnt we liad something of wilde (liscoiirsc.
Bnt 1 reniemlier they were of that wi/fhicss that tliey weic discentcd
from. I sliall not att all connive att the Ijusincss ; much of wildness
passed, for it was excepted against by AVihnott, J'nlhtrd, and myselfe.
Wee never would nor ever came to eondiscend unto it. // did ronrer7ie
discourses about the Army. I would answeare with all my heart if
I knew the particulars. I never heard that propounded of hritirjlng
II pp the , \rmy hither.
They spoke of the di^posicion of the Army, and about eommaunders.
^ly Lord of Essex was spoken of, for tlie king and the countrie, and if
my Lord of Northumberland did not goe, to perswade my Lord of
Essex. I never hearde a worde concerning the Frenche, nor of the
horse of the clergie. I can remember nothing of it but a disposicion
of the Army. If confusion did happen, *the king to goe one way, and
tlie people another way.* They saide if all sortes of law or (Ijlank)
stopped npp ; that wee should breake in a confusion and the king one
way and ^ho people another. I cannot say those were the words ; they
were in generall. I never heard a worde of bringing the Prince to the
Array. Mr. Peircy did endevour to perswade us if any thing might bee
nndevtafioi by ns to give informacion unto the ki)ig. I never heard
from the king. Hee did say hee would speake unto the king. I never
saide anything that hee should propound our condicions. They spake
of the peticion the Army should send. I never see any other writing
but that of the proposicions." [N. XIII., IG.]
Examination of Colonel Goring.
[1G41, June 16.] — " Sir John Suckling was the first that ever made
such overtures unto mee. It was att my lodgeing, about three monethes
since. I desire nothing else then to give a perfect relacion. Suckling
tould mee as I remember that there were purposes of putting the Army
in a jwsture of serveitig the king. That the Army should marche
towardes London. But I must aske your pardon if I doe not remember
directlie the words or the place, but either there they were spoken or
in some other place or in both places. Hee tould mee that my Lord
Newcastle was to bee Generall and that I might be Leiut. -Generall if I
Avould accept of it. I tould him I would heare uppott what terme it
Avas and then I would give my resolucion. This was the discourse hee
had with mee. Hee did not discusse the particulars unto mee then, nor
att any other tyme, but heard of it afterwards in the consultacion. It
was but the day before wee entered into the consultacion. It was
uppon a Sunday morning. I said nothing, for I did conceive it had
beene bv pul>lique authoritie, by the king's commaund ; though I never
heard that my Lord Newcastle should bee Generall, or that I should bee
leiuetenant-generall. I did not question but that it had beene by
anthoritie, and goeing to court, I found that there was noe such purpose
for cither of us. Being asked ij the Army was to bee putt in a posture
to interpose in the proceedinges in parliament, Hee answeared : This
was spoken in generall termes by him. I hearkened to the proposicions
of the misery of the souldiers, being the first stepp to this. And a
* This is crossed out in the original.
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pelicion to the parliament was to bee drawne for pay to the Army. I
spoke soiuethin<j; concerneing this to my Lord Dungarven within few
dayes after or the very same day. 'J'hat there were <ome officers of the
Army that had a greater zeale to the proceedinges of this House then
they did thhike of. I heard that there was an inteucion some officers
shoukl meete about something concerning the Army. I came to Mr.
Peircyes chamber witli Mr. Jermaine, Avhere they Lett us know there
was some thing ought to bee discussed of, and that it icas necessarg wee
should take an oathe of secrecie before wee di(i it. Mr. Peircy tould
us soe. This was in Mr. Peircies chamber. Iliiuselfe, IFilmott,
Pollard, Jermaine, Ashburnhara, Bartlett, O'Neale and my selfe being
present. Hee saide it was necessary to take an oathe and that theire
consultacious were for the good of the Keahne. Xoe proposicion
offered till the oath was taken. The oath was not dircctlic nor in-
directlie ever to acknoAvledge any parte of the considtacion, nor ever to
thinke our selves disolved from the oath by any other oath that should
bee imposed uppon us hereafter. It was tendered out of a paper, and
Jermaine and I laid our hands uppon the Booke when wee tooke the
oath. The rest said they had taken it before. There was nothing sai<l
but that they might heare. They were about the table. I remember
not theire particular posture. Those three proposicious were niailc unto
us by Peircy.
I doe not remember any particular discourse of the Irish Army, nor
any generall discourse att all of it. It may fall out that where seven or
eight are together that some two of them may^ speake one to another
and others not heare it. It was a generall proposicion of Mr. Peircies,
read in a paper. I shall as nere as I can reporte the discourse but lett
mee not bee tyed to words, least I prejudice others. I found when I
was there, it was a very tickle and nice pointe to interpose in any the
proceedings in parliament. Either I or Jermaine asked whether the
Army was to marche towards London or noe, for I did not know it.
They answeared all that it teas not theire intenciou the Armies .should
marche towards London till the Declaration had bcene first sent upp to
the parliament. I, thinking it to bee a nice pointe to interpose in the
proceedings in parliament, I asked them what inconveniences would
ensue of the Acte, and to informe my selfe and rebuke theire intencions,
I propounded some difficulties in it to allay the business that was the
sense of our discourse there, IVhether to marche towards London. I
asked what amunition they had : whether they were sure of the
amunicion in the Tower, and how they intended to goe through with
it if there .should bee such disorders as might bee expected. Thetj
answeared they had noe purpo.se to goe to London for the .'<nrprisc of
them att London would bee to conquerr thekingdome ; which was said
by jnimott. Ashburnham, and generally those that were there wee
found averse unto it. All that I |)ropounded there, it was not possible
to effect it for I propounded impossibilities to diverte them from theire
thoughl.s, to give over all other consultacions. Wee did not proceetl to
particulars.
There was another nieetinge, and the matter being impious on the one
side and foolish in the other, therefore mv thoughts were to ivj[e ,ot it ;
and howsever I tooke my selfe out of it. I did declare my M-h'e att
that very tyme I was there, both in speaking in contempt of tlio councell
which I am confident will bee justified by them. This was atl the first
meetinge. I cannot distinguish betweene the one tyme and the other.
I doe thinke the second nieetinge was the next night after /he first cr
next night after that. And the reason why I propounded as I tould
vou was to diverte them from a thing unjust, b.u inopoundiny a thing
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iinpossilili'. lor lliaf \v!is my purpose ironi tlio l)egininge. For liow
coultl the Aiuiy tliiil lodgcil in .sovcmll rpKirter.s in snoli a disfance one
from another, an Army unpaid and discontfintod. It was impossihle to
gather them soe Hiid(hiinlie inlou hody to snrj)rise them Ix-fore they carao
upp. r did speake as a souMier, not aceonlingc to the sence of my owne
hoarte, and part ieularly fFi/mnti a?id AslihuDilinni ^n'v\ llicire jmrpose
was not tn innrrhc towards l^ondon^ for if thdt vcrc done and that
thev had the Totoer in theirc hands, that were to conqncr the
kingdnme, whereas theire intent was to present titeire f/reivinees :
that if they had the Tower they would not make use of it, for the
kinffdome was conquered if they had noe amunicion. This was the
debate of the second meeting. I\Iy declai-ation was to have nothing to
doe in the business. I tould them there was noe intencion r>/" violence,
and uppon this, we broke of that meetinge, being in the same roorae and
same company.
Beinge asked some further questions hee answeared There was
discourse of marcheing towards London by himselfc and Mr. Jermaine,
but whether his purpose Avas to informe himselfe I know not. They
snide before they ijeithered themselves together they would send tipp
the Declfiracion. 'E.v^xj person that loas there was absolutelie against
the bring vpp of the Armies. I did not heare any body consent to any
thing for there was nothing concluded. Suckling was not att all with
us. Hee only brought mee a generall nocion of the business.
Being asked upon the reading of INIr. Peircyes letter entered in a
paper severall other questions distinctly, hee made this answeare : I
desire I may bee excused to name such persons as I have confarred
wit hall, being not safe for mee to speake it, but confident noe member
of this house, nor of the lords' bouse spoke to mee in this business
— except as aforesaid — .
I must rely uppon the testimony of some noble Lords and others,
how I protested against all this in the birth of it : My Lord Newporte,
my Lords Say, Mandevile, and Bedford. I tould it them altogether.
The tyme was the next day after wee broke of from the last conference.
I appeale likewise to my Lord Dungarven what I saide unto him. I
doe not remember any consultacion att all of Portsmouth. Being
asked further questions uppon ]\Ir. Peircies letter beinge read unto
him, answeared,
I and Jermaine did make objeccions against theire designes, and
whereas Mr. Peirey saith that T did solicite for the commaund of the
Army by letters and sending downc persons none can produce that ever
I sent or writt for any commaund : nay, I can make it appeare I did
write to the contrary when they of the Army did make it a proposicion
unto mee.
I did not know att all when Captaine Chudley went downe to the
Anny, nor tloe not know what hee went downe withall for I was out of
towne then, and a captaine brought a letter signed with severall otficers
of the Army to sbewe theire willingness to accept of mee to bee theire
leiuetenant-geuerall. I never see Chudleigh's face but that tyme.
This letter came to mee att Portsmouth three weeks after Suckling told
me of that.
Being asked if Jermaine propounded the bringeiug upp of the Armie
and what reasons hee offered for the same, answeared,
As I remember it teas Jermaine that did propound it but I remember
noe groundes nor reasons. Hee seemed to resist theire mocion, they
propounded theire proposicions and wee came to heare what they said.
There was a discourse of a Generall. Some named Essex : some
Holland. Jermaine and I propounded Newcastle. Jermaine and I
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came together there. I mett with Jermaine in the Queene's drawing
chamber. I doe not remember any discourse betweeue us from thence,
but to harken to theire proposicions. Hee spoke to mee the day
before, and then afterward said, It must not bee till next night, and
wished mee to meete him att the Queene's drawing chamber, and I mett
with him either after the first meetinge or second in the litle gallory in
the Q[ueen's] chamber. Mr. Jermaine tould mee The reasons you dislike
these proposicions is not but that you are as ready for any wilde mad
thing as any other, but you dislike the persons in it. Afterwardes hee
mett mee in St. James' Park, and tould mee there would bee noe more
meetinge.
Being asked concerninge the Tower and of theire comeing upp,
answeared.
That the whole kingdome would bee upp iu arraes against them,
and they would bee accounted as enemies and rebells. There was no
such thing voted of the Tower. They said they had amunicion. I
said if they seized uppon the Tower, it had beene to conquer the
kingdome. It was by the way of question, whether they had the
Tower in theire hands. I and Mr. Jermaine did aske them whether
they had the Tower in theire hands showing in tijme of confusion they
could doe nothing without it.
They said they would send a Declaration first, and would come up
if not satisfied."* (See Commons'' Journals, ii. 177 ; and Rushworth,
iii. 1. 253, where there is another report, but differing considerably from
this.) [N. XIII., 17.] All these examinations are in Rushworth's
hand.
Mr. Pury's Speech.
1641, June 15. — Against Deans and Chapters. (Printed in Nalson,
ii. 289.) [N". XIII., 44.]
Sir John V\'ray's Speech.
[1641, June (?).] — Concerning Bishops. (Printed in King's
Pamphlets, E. 198, No. 8.) [N. XIII., 45.]
The Committee on Army Accounts.
1641, June 17. — Report. (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 177 ;
and in Nalson, ii. 292.) [N. XIII., 18.]
Examination of Nichola.s Love.
1641, June 25. — Deposing that " a little before Easter in Sir Richard
Harrison's house he heard Mr. Richard Nevile say much in commenda-
tion of the Earl of Strafford, and inveighed much against the citizens
of London, and said that they deserved to have the city burned about
their ears and . . that it were easy for six or seven of them to get into a
chamber and fire it. He said further that he would bring his troop
into Berkshire and plunder them if they would not pay. This he
conceives that Mr. Nevile spoke in a light way."
And
Examinations of Sir Richard Harrison and Frances Harrison
his wife.
1641, June 25 and July 2. — The first deposing that "on Easter day
last he heard Mr. Richard Nevile say at " his " house that the Earl
of Strafford should not die, and that before that should come to pass
* The italics repivseut passages uuderHucd by someoue who has beou perusioc
the depositions. la several places a IS^ has been iuserted by the same pereon.
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we Hiinuld st'(! Ji stning(! tliii)^ luipiMii wliicli was fliat Lomhjii slioiild
be set on (ire or fired or words to tluit ollert." 'I'lic second deprtsing
to the same (jflect. ylll three Signed and (tt tested hy the Earls of H.ith,
Warwick and Essex and hy Lord Howard. [N. XIII., 19, 20, 21.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1041, June 2o. — The occasion of the narration mrnle by the Scotch
ConnnissioiuM-s j)roceedcd from the letters and informations sent from
the Committee of the Parliament of Scotland, showinj:; that there have
^een wicked and false calumnies invented a;:^ainst the Parliament and
Earl of Argyle, and some plots contrived Ijy the Earls of Traqnair
and Montrose with the .assistance of Lf)rd Napier, Sir Georjre Sterlin;^
of Keir, and Sir Archibald Stewart of IJlackhall to make a faction and
division in that kingdom, and that then; h.avc several pass.agcs passed
betwixt the Earls of Tniquair and IMontrose and instructions have been
given by them to Colonel Walter Stewart to that eftect, which were, that
the Earl of IMontrose desires the king to come down to Scotland to hold the
Parliament in his own royal person, disband the armies and keep all offices
and places in state undisposed of till then, to be conferred on the Earl
of Montrose and his confederates as they should deserve, and further
the instructions were that the ])uke of Lennox was desired to combine
with their faction and to be accessory to their plot. In the instructions
are also some malignant expressions laying imputations against the
Marquess of Hamilton, and showing that they have bad intentions and
designs towards him. The names in these instructions are set down in
a mystic way by letters of the Alphabet and the names of beasts, as the
lion, elephant, dromedary ko,.
The reason the Scotch Commissioners discovered these passages to
the English w.as to move them to mediate with the king for removal
of these incendiaries from the Court, nor do we find anything which
proves that the king has been upon the knowledge of this plot, although
Colonel Walter Stewart averred that the Earl of Traquair reported to
him that ho h.id imparted the Earl of Montrose's designs to the king and
received his answer thereon, which appeared clearly to be a calumny
forged by Stewart or by Traquair to him for the encouragement of those
\vho were upon that plot. As for delivery of the papers and informa-
tions we conceive this to be unfit as they were for our own information
and are not to be used or intermeddled with by the Parliament of
England, but in so fiir as they were used for removing the incendiaries
from his Majesty's presence and the Court, which his Majesty hath from
his own royal justice granted. ("See Rushworth, iii. 1. 290.) [X.
XIX., 49.]
Memorial from the Elector Palatine for Sir Richard Cave of that
which Mr. Speaker of the Honourable House of Commons is to
present to that House.
[1641, July 5.] — "That his Majesty having been pleased to re-
commend the Queen his mother, himself, his whole family and their
very being to their propitious and grave consideration, he esteemeth
that his Majesty could not have put his business in any so good a way,
as that he and his people should join for so good and just a work as the
restitution of the Palatine House.
That he eutreateth them to believe that as he hath hitherto deferred
to press the consideration of his business by rea.sou of the weighty
affairs of this kingdom which have been and are still in agitation so he
should have yet longer foreborne had not necesssity pressed him to this
importunity.
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That lie thinketli himself infinitely beholding to their affection and
generosity, that notwithstanding the foresaid important affairs of this
state they have been pleased so cheerfully and suddenly — as indeed the
present difficulty of his affairs require — to take his business into their
serious and favourable deliberation.
That be beseecheth them to persevere in their good intentions towards
the Queen his mother, himself and his family, so far as the convenience
and present posture of the affairs of this state will permit, and beyond
those limits his Highness will never press them, supposing and believing
that the care of the religion abroad, the peace of afflicted Germany,
their own goodness and honour "vvill persuade them to as much as he
can desire.
That therefore his Highness concludeth as the king, his uncle did
yesterday — -when he recommended his Manifest unto tlicm — that by the
effects hereof the world shall see how well his Majesty and his people
are together, for the continuance whereof his Highness heartily prayeth,
as the greatest blessing Avhich can befall the king his gracious uncle
and this kingdom." Signed '' Charles." [X. I., 49.]
Thomas Nesbitt to .
1641, July 5. — Stating that when the Scots entered England Mr.
Long said " You may now see the business of them that would not
furnish the king with money, but if the king were of his mind he
would let them piilage the City of London," and, that " the King would
do well to join with his good subjects the Scots, and plunder England
and make it his own by the sword." [N. XIII., 22.]
Examinations of Thomas Askham and Thomas Thokp.
1G41, July 13. — (To the same effect as Thomas Xesbitt's letter.)
[N. XIII., 23, 24.]
Deposition of Axdreav Kynastox.
1641, July 19. — Concerning the proceedings at the May Quarter-
Sessions at Welshpool against Popisli Kecusants, and the conduct of
Mr. Blayney in holding that they might traverse the indictment by
attorney without personally appearing and in otherwise endeavouring to
protect them. [N. XIIL, 2o'.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1641, July 30. — Paper touching the disbanding of their army.
(Printed in Lords' Jonrnals, iv. 336.) Copy. [X. XIX., 52.]
Propositions of the Scotch Commissioners and Reply of the
English Commissioners.
1641, August 4. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 344, 345.
Copies. [X. XIX., 53, 54.]
The Scotch Commissioners' Answer.
[1641, August 8.] — Concerning staying the King's Journey to
Scotland. (Printed in L^ords' Journals, iv. 352.) Cop)/. [X. XX.,
210.]
Antony Hasei.avood to William Lkntiiall.
1041, August 30. Maidwell. — Acknowledging his letter with the
ordinances of Parliament for conveying the poll money to Y( '
stating how much had been collected. Signed. Seal. [X. II
York and
4."!
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Tlio Eakf, of IToT,r,ANi>, Lord-Gcnrral, to tlio Loun Viscount
Gkandison.
I Kill, Scpteinber 3.] — Instructions. 1. You arc Ibrtliwith to repair
to K(lin})ur<;li iind Itr his iMajcsty know that I have received by the
Lord Macklyn (Miiitland) the desires of the Parliament of that kincdoin
accordintj to the instructions his Majesty was pleased to sign with them
for the disbanding of the English army and removing the gamsons of
Berwick and Carlisle.
2. You are to declare the ])resent state of this army, whereof the
horse troops are totally disbanded, and orders given for the disband-
ing of four regiments of foot by the 11th instant, and four more — the
remainder — by the 18th, and that I have delivered to Lord Macklyn a
memorial thereof.
'A. You are to represent to his Majesty that the 8th article of the late
treaty imports no more than that the garrisons of Berwick and Carlisle
on the disbanding of the Scotch army now in England and of all such
forces as are in Scotland be likewise presently removed so as there
ought to be a precedent act on the Scotch part before they can require
the performance of this article on the part of England. The same con-
cerning the fortifications.
4. In conformity to his Majesty's pleasure I have written to the Parlia-
ment for money for the payment and discharge of the said garrisons
and for ships to remove the ordnance and munition there. I must
receive some positive answer and directions how to proceed before I can
appoint any certain day for that work, but I have begun by giving
orders to the Governors to prepare their accounts and all other
requisites for their retiring.
5. You are to represent that the general expectation of this whole
kingdom is, that for the better establishing of peace and the removal of
all jealousies his Majesty will be pleased to take order that the
army in Scotland according to the example of this may be forthwith
and totally disbanded, and the fortifications reduced to the condition
they were in before the late troubles. (See Lords' Journals, iv. 388.)
Two copies. [N. XIX., 7 ; XX,, 60.]
Certificate by Sir Thomas Bkndtshe, Sik Richabd Evehakd,
and Sir Robert Kempe.
[1G41, September.] — Of the names and places of such persons as were
searched for arms powder and ammunition by them according to the
ordinance for the speedy disarming of Popish Recusants anti other
dangerous persons.
And
Similar Certificate by Sir Hardottle Grimstox.
1641, September 17. — (Both on tlie same piece of parchment.)
[N. XIII., 26.]
Proclamation of Sir Phelim O'Neill and alleged Commission
of the King.
1641, November 4. Newry. — (Printed in Rusbworth, iii. 1. 400.)
Copy read in the House of Commons, March 15, 1652-3. (See Com-
mons'' Journals, vii. 207.) [N. XXI., 2.]
Declaration of both Houses of the Parliament of England.
1641, November 4. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 422.) Two
copies. [N. XXI., 3.]
2T
Oedinance.
1641, November 6. — Empowering the !Lord Lieutenant to give
Commissions. (Printed in Lords' Journals^ iv. 424.) Copy. [N.
XXL, 4.]
TnoMAS Cromptox and Edward Mainwaring to the Lord
High Treasurer, the Chancellor, and the Chancellor of
THE Exchequer.
1641, November 8. Madeley, Staffordshire. — Certifying that Sir
John Offley had resided most of the last year at Madeley, where he
had paid 21)/. the sum assessed on him in respect of the last two subsi-
dies. Subjoined is a copy of the receipt dated the previous 14th of
July. Signed. [N. II., 6.]
List of the Servants of the Prince of Wales, the Duke ok York,
and the Princess Mary.
1641, November 8.— [N. XII., 32.]
The House of Comsions to the Commissioners attending his
Majesty in Scotland.
[1641, November 8.] — Heads of instructions. (This is a fragment
of the end of those printed in Nalson, ii. 616, and Lords' Journals, iv.,
430, beginning with " Ministers as shall be approved of" in clause 8 and
agreeing with the printed copies to the end of the paragraph. The con -
elusion is different, being as follows : " And without this — although we
shall always be faithful to his person and to his Crown in discharging that
service and obedience to Avhich by the laws of God and of this kingdom
we are obliged — yet we cannot without breach of duty and trust to the
state and to those whom Ave represent undergo those voluntary aids and
contributions and that literal and affectionate engagement of our lives
and fortunes which the necessity of those affairs dp require, and which
we have formerly professed, and — this our humble petition being granted
— shall be ready to make good ; but if;his Majesty shall not think fit to
comply Avith our fjiithful and humble desires we do hereby declare
ourselves to be fully discharged and acquitted of those engagements
except only for such sums as avc shall for the pi-esent necessity borrow,
Avhich Ave intend to make good howsoe\-er.") Draft. [N. XX., 65.]
Members of the Sept of Farrall to Viscount Dillon of Costelo.
1 641, November 10. — (Printed in Nalson, ii. 898.) A note shows that
it was read in the House of Commons on December 8. (See Commonx'
Journals, ii. 335.) Copy. [N. XIL, 3.]
The Parliament to the King.
[1641, November 15.] — Petition Avith instructions to the Committee
attending his iSIajesty. (The Petition is printed in Lords^ Journals,
iv. 438, the instructions Nos. 1 to 6 in the same, 430, 431 ; annexed
are the Ordinance printed in the same, 432, 433, and the Order for
providing ships printed in the same, 425.) Copies. [N. XIX., 5.]
Sir Edward Dering.
[1G41, NoA-ember 20.] — Speech concerning the Liturgy and a National
Svnod. (Printed in his Speeches, § 14, p. 96.) [N. XIIL, 5) .]
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Sill rilKF.ni O'NiILF. to SlU WiM.IAM HAMILTON.
1611, November 23.— (Printed in Xalson, ii. K})5.) Srnl. [N. IT., 2.]
Thomas Cowvek, Mayor, and others, to the Housk of Commons.
1641, November 27. Cliester. — Conccrninp; the speech delivered in
(he Cftthedinl on tlie Ist by Willi.'un Clarke, a minor Canon, against
Papists and Puritans and exhorting tlii; congregation to sign tho
Petition for the continuance of the Book of Common Prayer. Signed.
[N. XIII., 29.]
Enclosed :
i. Four Depositions dated November .5, by persons who lieard the
said speech. [N. XIII., 28.]
ii. A copy thereof. [N. XIII., ."«).]
iii. The examination of the said William Clarke. [N. XIIT., .31.]
The LoDDS Justices and Council of Ireland to William
Lentiiall.
Same date. Duldin Castle. — (Printed in Nalsoii, ii. 903.) Siyned.
[N. II., 3.]
Informations delivered by Sir John Strangeways and Mr. Kirton.
US41, November .30. — Concerning an alleged design upon the House.
(Printed in Nalson, ii. 790.) (See Com?noHs' Joiirnal.s, ii. 327.) [N.
XIII., 33, .34.]
William Lentiiall to Sir Edward Nicholas.
1641, December 3. — Two letters, desiring to quit the Chair, or to be
reconmiendcd to the House for some satisfaction. (Both printed in
Nalson, ii. 713, 714.) Copies. [N. XII., 4.]
Deposition of Captain Wintoi'r's Boy.
1641, December 13. Stranraer (?). — Concerning the Iri;;h rebellion
and Sir Phelim O'Neill. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 366.) Much of
it illegible. [N. XXI., 6.]
The papers brought from the House of Common.s at the
Conference.
1641, December 13. — Against the toleration of tlie Romish religion
and concerning the Rebellion in Ireland. (The heads and the con-
clusion of the last paper are printed in Nalson, ii. 737.) Copies.
[N. XXL, 64.]
The humble Remonstrance and Petition of the Lokd.s and
Commons.
[1G41, December 16.] — (Printed in Lords'' Journals, iv, 477, Rush-
Tvorth, iii. 1. 458, Nalson, ii. 751. and parts in Clarendon, iv. § 59.)
[N. XIIL, 205.]
John Sleigh, Mayor, to William Lentiiall.
1641, December 27. Berwick. — Acknowledging his letter and thanking
him on behalf of the town for the care shown them by the House. We
signified to Sir Thomas Widdrington, one of our members, that there
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were divers Papists living here for some years, and others resorting
hiiher, and a common rumour of more, and the town, being now unable
to j-esist any strong violence, we desired some order either for the
expulsion of those already here, or at least to restrain others from coming,
whereunto we were the more occasioned concerning some fears which
might ensue in those dangerous times, wherein we are left a naked and
indefensible people without arms, for having petitioned his Majesty for
some arms and powder when he was in Scotland, he did not grant them,
holding it — as I understand — a breach of the treaties between the two
kingdoms. Since then I and the others appointed by the ordinance of
Parliament searched all the Papist houses here for arms and ammunition
yet found none of great offence. Have not had time since receipt of
your letter to execute the orders of the House, but will do so as speedily
as I can, according to the commission sent. Further there are divers
persons have lived here divers years, who have repaired to church
themselves and their wives and divers of their children and servants
recusants, whom with all Papists here I shall charge to be gone or else
take the oaths of Supremacy and Allegiance as I am commanded.
Signed. Seal. [N. II., 7.]
Edward Sfp:ncer to Sir Gilbert Geurard and Sir John'
Franklyn.
IG-il, December. Buckston. — Enclosing the excuse of Sir Johu
Offley of Isleworth for not paying the full amount of Poll money
assessed on him with remarks thereon. Signed. Seal. [N. II., 5.]
Complaint.
1641. — That the Bishop of Winchester had, as Lord Almoner,
claimed the estate of one Chomlie, a mercer in Paternoster Row, who
had hanged himself, and had forced the creditors to compound with him
for 250/. [N. XIII., 48.]
Viscount Say and Sele's Speech.
[1041.] — About the Liturgy. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 198,
No. 117.) [N. XIIL, 43.]
Articles of High Treason against Lord Kimbolton and tke
FivE Members.
1641 [-2J, Januarys. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, W. 501, Nalson,
ii. 811, Clarendon, iv. § 148.) Cop?/. [N. XIIL, 50.]
The King to the Lord Mayor of London.
lG41[-2], January 3. — (Printed in Forster, Arrest of the Five
Members, p. 157.) Copg from Secretary Nicholas' papers. [N. XII., G.]
R. E. to Mr. Anderton.
[1641-2, January 4.] — (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 369, and
Clarendon, iv. § 204 note.) Seal. [N. II., 12.]
The Committee of the House of Commons siitinc; at Guildhall.
1041 [-2], January 8. — Vote beginning " That the actions." (Printed
in Lords^ Journals, iv. 504; Commons' Journals, ii. 370.)
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Snuif tlato. — Vote I)<-;,Miiniiig "As the necessity of pioviding "
iMidiii;^ " with I'o.ssc Comitatus." (Printed in Lords' Joiiriials, iv.
501.)
Same date, — A ppointmcnt by tho same of certain of their members with
|)i)wcr to consult witii the Common Council for the s.-ifety of the kin^,
kingdom, and Parliament and C'ity of London and particularly for the
present defence of the city.
And
Propositions from the City and Answers and Resolutions of the
said Committee.
Same date.— Concerning the Mihtia of the City, tlieir serviao; outside
the limits of the City and th(^ appointment of the officers of the same.
(All these votes and propositions were read in the House, January 27,
164o[-6]. See Commons' Journals, iv. 419.) [N. XIIL, 35.]
The King to Siu John Byron, Lieutenant of the Tower.
[1641-2], the 17th year of our reign, January 10. Whitehall. — War-
rant forbidding him to leave the Tower without the king's permission.
(See Lords' Journals, iv. 508.) Copy. [N. XII., 37.]
The Justices of Monmouthshire.
1641 [-2], January 13. — Warrant to the INIayor of Monmouth and to
the Chief Constables of four Hundreds for raising 20 men to secure the
magazine at Monmouth and to those of throe other Hundreds for raising
9 others to secure the powder at Caerlyon. Copy. [N. XIIL, 36.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
164[l-]2, January 15. — Paper offering mediation. (Printed in
Rush worth, iii. 1. 498, and in Commons' Journals, ii. 383.) Signed
" Ja. Prymerose." [N. XIX., 64.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
164[l-]2, January [21-]31. — Paper requesting that the Irish treaty
might be speedily concluded. (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 554.)
Signed "James Prymerose." [N. XIX., 60.]
The House of Commons to the King.
[1641-2, January 25.] — Petition. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
ii. 395.) Draft. [N. XVL, 167.]
David Evans, Walter Thomas, and Richard Sets, to the
House of Commons.
1641 [-2], January 25. Neath. — Stating that the Poll-money within
the three hundreds of Swansey, Llangevalach and Neath being their
division, had been duly assessed and collected, and paid over to Robert
Button Esq. late High SheriflF of Glamorganshire. Subjoined is an
account showing how much w-as paid by each parish, parcel and hamlet.
Signed. Seal. [N. II., 8.]
The Duke of Richmond.
1641 [-2], January 26. — Apology.
And
Same date. — ^Protest of certain peers against accepting it. (Both
printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 543.) [N. XIIL, 37, 38.]
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The Queen to the Parliament.
[1641-2, January 27.] — Answer to their message. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, iv. 546.) [N. XV., 184.]
The King to William Lenthall.
[1641-2], the 17th year of our reign, January 28. Windsor. —
Enclosing his answer to a Petition presented by Mr. Pierrepont and
others. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 402.) Sign Manual. [N. I.,
10.]
Information of George Collins.
1641 [-2], January 30. Bristol. — That coming through Brittany last
week he met soldiers in small- companies bound for Brest, as he was
told, and that English merchants at Morlaix told him that 23 great
ships were at Brest, bound to assist the Eebels in Ireland, and that
others were coming there. [N". XIII., 39.]
The House of Commons.
1641 [-2], February 2. — Votes concerning Sir Edward Bering and
his book. (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 411.) [N. XIII., 40.]
The King's Answer.
1641 [-2], February 11. — Concerning the Lieutenant of the Tower.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 426.) Copy. [N. XIII., 41.]
The King's Message.
[1641-2, February 16.] — Concerning Lord Digby's letter to the
Queen. (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. .592.) Copy. [N. XIII.,
136.]
John Poter, Mayor, to Sir Hugh Owen.
J 641 [-2], February 17. Pembroke. — I have sent you here enclosed
the examination of William Lurtine master and owner of a ship of
Liverpool, which confirms the former report of aid to be sent the Rebels
in Ireland by the French, the Lord prevent them. Since my la.st letter
sent you the 18th of January last there have hundreds of poor English
landed in Milford stript by the rebels, who do increase daily. If aid
be sent to the Rebels it is very likely some of them may be driven or
willingly will come into the river of Milford, where 500 or 1 ,000 armed
men, as I conceive, may possess themselves of the whole country, and
fortify Pembroke town with the Castle and other strong places in the
said county which will not so lightly be regained. " I desire you to
move the House, that order may be taken that the Trained Bands and
all other persons fit to bear arms in the town and liberties of Pembroke
may be put in a posture of defence in these dangerous times, and that
course may be taken with all persons that are rated at arms, and for
providing of powder lead and match in this town — for many are back-
ward in the service — . I desire that it may be speedily looked into.
For the Traiiied Bands of the town and county of Pembroke in general
for want of exercise are not fit for sudden service, if they should be
required. Their arms are much defective, for punishment is not laid
on the offenders. I likewi.se certify your worship that I lately viewed
the arms of the store of the whole county of Pembroke kept in the
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town of Ilavtafunl. I u^s.suro you that tlio.se arms on Ji sudden service
will not arm 200 men — as J conceive — tlioy are so defective. I have
(livers times desired tlic I)ei)uty Lieutenants of the County to deliver mo
arms for 10 or 50 musketeers with powder match and lead out of the
same store for the safeguard of the town of Pembroke, if occasion
should ho offered, hut they have refused to deliver me any, notwith-
standing this town hath paid for the providing of the said arms powder
and h-ad, neither have they iriven any order or directions for watch to
be kept in this town, either by night or day. We have not in this
brave river ofMilford one piece of ordinanc(! mounted, tin; Trained
Bands are not exercised, arms provided, or power granted for punishing
of persons refractory in this service." 1 de.-^ire you to acquaint the
House with these particulars. [N. II., 9.]
The King's Answer to the Petition concerning Lord Kimbolton and
the five members.
[1641-2, February 18 or 19.] — (Printed in Lords'' Journals, iv. 600,
and in Rushworth, iii. 1. 520, where it is called an answer to the Militia
Ordinance.) Subscribed as the next. [N. XIII., 1-35.]
The King's Answer to the Petition of Both Houses.
[1641-2, February 23.]— (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 612.)
Subscribed " Copia Vera, Jo: Browne Cleric: Parlamentor.'" [X.
XIII., 40.]
Aiticles of Impeachment against George Lord Digbv.
1641 [-2], February 25. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 455.)
[N. XIIL, 42.]
Dudley Wyatt to " my very good Lord " (the Earl or
Leicester, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland).
]G41[-2], March 5. Westchester. — " The four troops of horse are
now all come hither, but neither the arms nor that little sum of money
of which we have heard often is arrived, which breeds great di.strae-
tions here, nor will that sum cure them when arrived. Captain Baker
is very much behind. The four troops which are gone hence have left
a great debt, the company of firelocks makes strange complaints and
besides all this the mayor and county are so perverse that tliey will not
trust the soldiers. Abroad the Justices of the Peace are willing to do
what they can, but they wonder that no order or notice or direction was
sent unto them, but the Mayor of Chester, though he knows the Captains
are exceeding careful to pay, yet he commands the town to trust no
soldier bevond one meal, so that it is impossible for the Captain to sub-
.sist Avithout pay, having no credit. If money were here I conceive it
would be exceeding well to pay here and send all the troops both of
horse and dragooners to Liverpool, especially if your Excellency will be
pleased to send a letter to the mayor there and gentlemen of the country
about to give them notice of the coming of these troops and to desire
them to further their quartering and dispose of them, as they shall find
it most convenient either in Liverpool or the country. It is absolutely
necessary they should embark in that place, the other country which lies
near Chester water and Birliett Wharf being so eaten up that it is almost
impossible for one hundred horse to subsist in all AYorrall which is the
country between those two rivers. This if your Excellency will be
pleased to give order to Mr. Battier to do this post, it will render the
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quartering, providing for and embarking of these troops exceedingly
expeditious and convenient." A complaint is likely to be presented
at the instigation of one Bevon, a mere common barrcttour. who has
persuaded the country of Worrall, that they will not be pai*! at all for
the last troops. I have been much troubled to procure (piurier for these
four troops and to settle the dragooners, which proceeded from want i>f
notice to the gentlemen of the county and want of pay in due time.
I hope that this will hereafter be seen to. I apologise for troubling
your Excellency with such particulars. " There is nothing extraordinary
from Ireland, only a report which comes from many, but I cannot fasren
it on any that I will deliver it from as assured ; that the Rebels have
summoned three score thousand out of every division of the kioirdom a
proportion to fall upon Dublin as a design which may compass the
utmost of their ends. As I am now writing Mr. Parsons >ays thar
the money made over by Mr. Loftus in several parcels is not yet
heard of hei'c at all, neither doth he know how it can be got, Avhich
makes the disturbance the greater, because it was rei)orted money was
come down and none is issued to the soldier or country." [N. II., 10.]
Enclosed :
Captain Thomas Sandford to Dudley Wyatt.
1641[-2], March 5. Chester. — On removing from country
quarters, " I adventure to this town in expecfation that a
common respect might be shown my men, but since Tuesday
last was severmight myself and company has importuned for
quarter from the magistrates here, yet nothing can prevail.
Some of my soldiers for entreating billet were threatened, others
sent to the gaol with much abuse and sufferance. Above 50 of
my men do yet want quarters, and abundance are lodgetl among
extreme poverty and infection of the Pox, and many ."re so cruel
that they thrust my men out of doors to perish in the streets.
Money is wanting, and none will credit or deliver a pint of beer
or a penny loaf to a soldier without payment for the same. It lies
much in your power to work a redress therein. I have eni^aged
my reputation to the mayor no iidiabitant shall suffer by my men,
yet nothing will prevail but ready money, and that being want-
ing my poor men want all thing.s, and I fear in a short time,
unless you please to assist me, my.self shall by reason of this their
want of accommodation want some part of my men. 1 make bold
to send you this written entreaty, Avhilst myself in person da
endeavour to suppress disorder amongst my distres.sed men and
their cruel landlords." [N. II., 11.]
Roger Puttocke and others.
1641 [-2], March 8. — Appointing Henry Jones D.D. in their names
and the names of all others their distressed brethren the clergy of
Ireland their Agent and Attorney to present to the House of Commons
the remonstrance of their lamentable condition, and receive and return
the bounty of their brethren in England. (See Commons' Journals, ii.
5o6.) Signed by seven persons, and their Seals affixed. [K.XIII., 02. J
The Parliament.
[1641-2, March 9.] — Additional reasons for his Majesty's return.
(Printed in Rushworth, iii. 1. .531, and Clarendon iv. § 312.) [N. XV.,
176.]
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The IIousF, OF Commons to the Kino.
I 1(511-2, March 16.] — Dcchiration concerning Passes into Ireland.
(Printed in Kushworth, iii. 1. 514.) Two copies. [N. XII., 44,
45.]
And
The King's Answer thereto.
[1611-2, March 21.] — (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 494, and
Rnshworth, iii. 1. 515.) Copi/. [N. XIII., 50.]
LoED Esmond to the Earl of Leicestee.
[1641-2, March.] — (Read at the Committee March 23.) Concerning
llie requirements of the garrison of Duncannon Fort. (The order of
llie Committee at foot concerning their pay and payments for other
purposes is printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 502.) [N. XXI., 121.]
The Paeliament to the King.
[1641-2, March 22.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 661, and
Clarendon, v. § 13.) Copij. [N. XII., 226.]
And
The King's Answer thereto.
[1642, March 26.]— (Printed in Lords' Journals, iv., 686, and
Clarendon, v. § 20.) Copy. [N. XIII., 55.]
The Scotch Commissionees.
1642, April 6. — Paper concerning the Irish treaty. (Printed in Lords'
Journals, v. 1.) Original and cojjy the first signed " Ja. Prymerose."
[N. XIX., 62, 63.]
SiE Thomab Gowee to William Lenthall.
1642, April 8. York.— (Sent with the petition for Yorkshire printed
'\\\ Lords' Journals, iv. 711.) " The names " of the signers " are not
sent up, as well because that presented to his ^lajesty had not any, as
also that very many are yet signing, but already above twenty baronets
and knights, fifty esquires and one hundred gentlemen have set their
bands besides freeholders. . . We had stayed to send up the petition
and hands together but that we hear there is already false copies and
rumours of other petitions gone up." Signed. Seal. [N. II., 13.]
The Same to Ferdinando Lord Fairfax.
Same date and place. — Requesting him to present the petition.
Signed. Seal. Addressed " to the Lord Fairfax his lodging, over
against the Dog in the Palace Yard in Westminster." [N. II., 14.]
The House of Commons.
[1642, April 8.] — Declaration for preserving a right understanding
"between the nations. (Agreed to by the Lords, and printed in Lords'
Journals, iv. 707.) [N. XIX., 66.]
The King to the Parliament.
1642, April 8. — Declaring his intention to go to Ireland. (Printed
in Rushworth, iii. 1. 560, and Clarendon, v. § 58.) Two copies.
[N. XV. 172; XXL, 63.]
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Timothy Tourneor to William Lenthall.
"5*1642, April 9. Haverfordwest. — '' At my coming to hold the Great
Sessions of the County of Pembroke this last week there was shewed
unto me the examination of Hugh Molloy a Franciscan friar or Romish
priest taken before the Mayor of Pembroke and another Justice. And
rinding therein suflScient grounds to proceed against him for treason
upon the law made against men of his quality did cause him to be
indicted arraigned and tried and the jury having found him guilty
I gave judgment on the verdict as in case of High Treason." I have
directed the sheriff however to stay execution, as he was stayed amongst
other Popish Irish by command of the House, till the return of the
messenger to receive their further commands. " The story of this
man's life and behaviour to bring him within the case of High Treason
is amply set forth in his examination." I ask pardon if 1 have done
wrong in not waiting for the direction of the House. (See Commo7is'
Journals, ii. 506, 558.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 15.]
The Parliament to the King,
[1642, April 14.] — Petition against his going to Ireland. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, ii. 527, and Clarendon, v. § 4.) Draft in
Mr. Pym's hand with amendments. The clause declaring that if he
went they Avould not hold themselves bound to submit to the com-
manders he should choose is an addition to the petition as originally
drawn. [N". XII., 46.]
Ar. Sandford to Sir Richard Ley and Sir John Corbett.
1642, April 14. Drayton-in-Hales. — Information against Mr. Peter
Maxfield of Meare in Staffordshire concerning the publication of certain
scandalous verses. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 15, p. 24.)
Signed. Seal. [N. II., 16.] (The verses are N. XII., 12.)
The King to Lord Littleton, Lord Keeper.
1642, April 14. York. — Enclosing a message concerning Hull and
the banishment of the six priests. (See Lords' Journals, iv. 722.)
Copij. Enclosed :
i. Warrant.
For banishing the said priests. Copy. [N. XIII., 59.]
ii. The said Message.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, iv. 722.) Copij. [N. XIII., 61.]
Additional Declaration of the Lords and ComxMONS.
[1642, April.] — Against the King's going to Ireland because —
1. His •' absence will cause men to believe that it is out of design
to discourage the Undertakers and hinder the other propositions
for raising money for defence of Ireland.
2. It will very much hearten the rebels there and disaffected persons
in ihis kingdom as being an evidence and effect of the jealousies
and division betwixt your Majesty and the people,
.'i. It will much weaken and withdrjiw the affection of the subject
from your Majesty without which a Prince is deprived of his
chiefest strength and lustre and left naked to the greatest dangers
and miseries
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4. It \\ill invite ami cncouiJi;;!' the oiieiiiics of rclijiioii and tlio stftte
in f()iei;:;n par's fo llu; atltsniptin^ and aelin^r of tlicir evil designs
and intentionH towards ns.
5. It causeth a great interruption of the proeeediiif^s o( I'm lianient."
Copy. [N. XXI., G5.]
John Mettcam-k to Serjeant- Major (jih-ohd.
1642, April 18. — "Little; news here in these parts ; his Majesty of
Denmark hath his ships in a readiness, and it is reported intendinj; for
Hull, but he is not over hasty, since \n' hears of our navy being out. at
sea; besides we report you are very strong, and if he come he will be
bitlden welcome ; lie is about rising our tolls at Glnckstadt, as well as
in the Sound, but of that I refer you to the passengers."
At foot, " This is an extract of a letter written from Hamburgh by
Mr. John Mettcalfe to Serjeant- Major Gifford at Hull compared with
the original by us. — Stamford, Edward Aycoghc, Christopher Wray,
Samuel Owfield, Thomas Hatcher." (See Commons' Journals, ii. oGO.)
[N. II., not numbered, at the end of the volume.]
Sir John Culpeper, and Anthony Hungerford to
William Lenthall.
1642, April 19. York. — (The substance appears from Commons'
Journals, ii. 537, where also the enclosed answer from the King is
printed.) Signed. Seal. [N. H., 17.]
Petition of the Gentry and Commons of the County of York..
[1642, April 22.]— (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 1. 566.) Copi/. On
the back are notes, being suggestions for the Eeport herein-after
mentioned. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 540.) [N. XXII., 142.]
Report thereupon.
[1642, April 25.] — Draft substantially agreeing with the Report as
printed in J^ords' Journals, v. 15. [X. XXII., 154.]
The Lords Justices and the Council of Ireland to
Sir Edward Nicholas.
1642, April 23. Dublin Castle. — We have received the King's
letters of the 13th inst., a copy of his message to the Parliament in
England, and your letters of the 13th, by which we observe his
Majesty's gracious resolution to adventure his person in this kingdom
for suppressing the cruel rebellion. We have written to him, to
express our thankfulness. For his information we now send you an
account of the present state of affairs.
(1.) We gather by your letters that it is believed that on his Majesty's
appearance in this kingdom, divers great men who have hitherto sat
still, will declare themselves heartily for him against the rebel.*. We
know no great men here but such as have already declared themselves
either for the King or for the rebels. The former have few or no
English left, and their Irish tenants being Papists are openly or under-
hand joined with the rebels. Both sides have put forth their full
strength.
(2.) The rebellion has now overspread all parts of the kingdom,
notwithstanding all our endeavoars, and those of all those great men
Avho are not joined with the rebels. The rebels f.re generally masters
of the field.
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(3.) The whole strength of his Majesty's army in this kingdom is
about 9,000 foot and 1,200 horse, and 300 dragoons, besides the small
forees in Munster, Ulster, and Coniiaught. They are in want of whole-
some food, clothes, shoes, and medicaments. We have not money to
buy them here, or to provide skilful chirnrgeons. Many die daily, and
in truth the number of fighting men cannot be accounted above
6,000.
(4.) The forces are disposed into several apt garrisons, as at Dublin,
Drogheda, Dundalk, Athy, Catherlagh, and Naas. They have no more
strength tlmn is necessary for guarding those places.
(5.) We caimot, without deserting those ])laces, draw together into
the field a body of more than 2,000 men, and those not fully armed.
(6.) To pay all in list here and in the other three provinces, and
other charges incident to the v,-ar, we h?.ve received out of England
since the 23rd of October — when this rebellion began — only 37,000/.,
v;hich has not paid a sixth of the charges due in that time. The
soldiers have been *' disappointed and reduced to high and inexpressible
extremities." Those in the remote parts have not had one penny since
these troubles began, except 1,000/. sent to Knockfergus. They
undergo many hazards against the enemy, and at home they endure the
misery of nakedness, cold, hunger, and thirst. We cannot therefore
deal with disorders among them which arise to the oppression of the
good subjects of this town, who have besides been despoiled by the
Rebels, as severely as we would.
(7.) If the 2,000 men were drawn into a body to march, our stores
would not victual tliem for above a month. We are in want of horses
and carriages, nor is there much victual in the country, and that not
to be gained but by fighting for it.
(3.) There is no fit accommodation here for the entertainment of the
King and his retinue, all places near this City and for many miles
lound having been wasted partly by the Rebels' forces and partly by
the King's in vengeance for the inhabitants adhering to the Rebels.
The provisions here are not fit for his Majesty's table. Provisions for
horses, and firing are equally scarce.
(0.) We have no ' money to buy provisions from England, his
Majesty's revenues being wholly taken away by this Rebellion. We
f^nd a relation of our late good success against the rebels. Of the 9,000
foot mentioned above, no more than 3,400 came from England, the rest
liaving been raised here with much difficulty. Copi/. [N. XII., 13.]
The Kmr, to Lord Littlkton, Lord Keeper.
1642, April 24. Beverley. — Enclosing message. Two copien. [N.
XII., 14, 15.] Enclosed:
The said Message.
Concerning his being refused admittance into Hull. (Both printed
in Lords' Journals, v. IG.) Copy. [N. XIII., 57.]
The Scotch Com.missioni:rs.
1()42, April 25. Westminster. — Paper touching the paym^^nt of
the Brotherly Assistance. (Printed in Lords' Joiiruals, v. 42.) Sif/ned
»' James Prymerose." [N. X IX., 42.]
The KiNc to LoiM) Llttleton, Lord Keeper.
Ifil2, April 28. York. — Knclosing his message concerning Sir John
Ilotham and Hull. Original with Siipi Manual and Sirpict and two
copi.es. [N. I., 1.; XIII., oG.] Enclosed:
2iJi647
:iH
'riic 8ui(] Mks.saok.
(IJotli printed in Ao/y/.s' Journals, v. 31, and in Cliirciidon, v. § 93.)
Two copies. [N. XIII., 60, 62.]
The King's Message.
Same date and place. — Concernirif^ tlie Militi.'i. (Printed in Lords*
Jour 71 a Is, V. 31, and in Clarendon, v. ^ HO.) Two copies. [X. XIII.,
58; XV., I76rt.l
The Parliament.
[1642, April 28.] — Declaration concerning Hull. (Printed in Lords'
Journals, v. 26, and Clarendon, v. § 95.) Draft. [N. XIII., 13.3.]
Robert Thorpe, of Hull.
1642, May 3. — Information that he heard on the Bourse at Hainhurph
on April 19tli that fourteen of the King of lJenmark'.s .ships were ready
to go to Hull, and that he had raised 14,C00 men. JVitnessed by the
Earl of Stamford, Sir Edward Ayscoghe, Sir Christopher Wray,
Sir Samuel Owfield and Thomas Hatcher.' [N. XIII., 64.]
The Marquess of Hertford to [the Earl of Essex].
1642, May 3. York. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. -id.) Signed.
[N. II., 18.]
The Parliament to the King.
1642, May 5. — Answer to his messages concerning Hull. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, v. 46, and Clarendon, v. § 106.) Copy. [X. XHI.,
63.]
Edwaru Lawrence, High Sheriff of Dorsetshire, to William
Lextiiall.
1642, May 8. Grange. — Stating that he had in obedience to the
order of the House dated the 19th of April summoned all such members
as he knew were in the County to give their attendance in Parliament.
Signed. [N. II., 19.]
The Committee at York to William Lenthall.
1642, May 10. York.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 61.) Seal.
[N. II., 20.]
Sir Edward Ayscoghe, Sir Christopher Wray, Sir Samuel
Owfield, and Thomas Hatcher to William Lenthall.
1642, May 10. Kingston-upon-HuU. — On receipt of the order of
both Houses yesterday wo instantly hired two ships, and this day put on
l)oard half the cannon with a good quantity of powder match and bullet,
and pi'epared a considerable number of muskets to be shipped tomorrow
morning with the rest of the cannon. We hope within a few days to
have dispatched the greatest part of that which is most needful, having
two men of war, part of the Earl of Warwick's fleet, ready to waft them
to London, which arrived here on Sunday last sent for that purpose. We
have likewise given the Sheriff the opinion of the House concerning his
warrants of restraint. " There is much expectation of a great meeting
at York on Thursday next by all the Gentry and Freeholders of the
County summoned thither by his Majesty's appointment and by a
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warrant of so unusual and high a strain that we have thought it good to
send you herewith a copy." (See Commons' Journals, ii. 571.) Signed.
Seal. [N. II., 21.]
Thomas Elliot and Mr, Windebank.
1642, May 12. — "Words spoken against the Parliament. (Printed iu
Lords' Journals, v. 180.) Copy. [N. XIII., 65.]
Endymion Porteu to William Lenthall.
1642, May 13. York. — Excusing himself from attending the House
in obedience to their order of April 18th, on the ground that the King
refuses permission. Seal. [N. II., 22.]
Petition of many thousands of peaceably affected subjects of the
County of York.
[1642, May 13.]— (Printed in llushworth, iii, 1. 618.) Copy.
[N. XXII., 141.]
A brief information of the present estate of our County of Monmouth
which is, as we conceive, in greatest and most imminent danger
next to Ireland as may appear by these particulars.
[1642, May 17.] — (Apparently of the same date and complaining of
the same matters, as the petition presented at that date to the House of
Commons, the purport of which appears from Commons' Jour?ials, ii.
575. At the end is written, "Sent to Mr. Cromwell.") [N. XV.,
175.]
The Parliament to the Committee at York.
1642, May 17.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, \. 69.) Draft. FN.
Xn., 16.]
The Parliament.
[1642, May 18.] — Declaration thanking the Privy Council of Scotland
for their Declaration of April 22nd. Draft with amendments. (Printed
as amended in Lords' Journals, v. 74.) [N. XIX., 61.]
The Parliament.
1642, May 19.— Declaration. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 148,
No. 17, and Clarendon, v. § 157.) [N. XX., 52.]
Paper concerning Delinquents.
1642, May 19.— (Printed in Lords' Journals v. 75.) [N. XIII.,
66.]
The Parliaafent.
1642, May 28.— Order for the Quiet of the Northern Parts. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, v. 90.) Copy. [N. XIII., 67.]
Informations. of Captain William Webb, Henry Darrell, Richard
Foster, and Richard Widoson.
1642, May 30, 31, June 2. — Concerning the allegation of the said
Darrell and Foster thnt Mr. Pym had taken a bribe of 30/. (See
Commons' Journals, ii, 661.) [N. XIH., 68, 69.]
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LoHD WiLi.orcHiJY <)V I'aimiam to the KiNt;.
[lGl!i, June 0.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. IKS, being u copy
si<;necl by liimself an<l enclosed in bis letter to the Speaker of the
House of Lords.) [N. II., 185.]
'IMie Pauliamknt to the KimiDOM of Scotland.
[1(J42, June 15.] — Decluration. (Printed in Lords' Joi(rnals,\. 136.)
J)raft. [N. XII., 17.]
Thomas Chedle, High Sheriff of Cjirniuvonshiro, to William
Lenthall.
1()I2, June 15. — Certifying that John Griffith, Vice-Adminil of
North Wides, is nnable to obey the order of the House of the 2nd
instance, requiring the attendance of all members, as he is confined to
bo.l by illness. Seal. [N. II., 2.3.]
Griffith Williams and others.
Same date. — Deposition to the same effect. [N. XIII., 181.]
Lord WiLLOU(iiiBY to L('UD Wharton, Speaker of the House of
Peers.
1642, June 19. Lincoln. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 155.)
[T;. II., 24.]
LoKi) Paget to .
[1642, June before the 20th.] — (Printed in Commons' Journals,
V. 152.) [N. IT., 150.]
"Sir William Armtne, Sir Edward Ayscoghe, Sir Anthony Ibby,
Sir John Wray, Sir Christopher Wray, and Thomas
Hatcher to John Pym.
1G42, June 22. Lincoln.— Referring to the case of William Clarke
of Grantham and enclosing the informations taken. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 641.) Sigtted. Seal. Addressed to Mr. Pym at his
l.jdi'-ings in St. Margarett's Lane iu Westminster. [N. II., 27.]
Sir John W^kay and others to AVilliam Lenthall.
1642, June 24. Lincoln. — We are sending up Edward Farmery, in
custody of William King, servant of the Sergeant at Arms, a disturber
of the peace, and hinderer of our proceeding in the Militia. Signed.
[N. II., 28.]
Henry Eobinson to William Lenthall.
1642, July 1. From outside the House of Commons. — Relating to
Mr. Curteeue's cargo of salt petre, of which he secured the refusal by
paving 5/. He is now pressed to conclude and therefore desires an
immediate answer, whether the House will take it or no. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 647.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 29.]
.Torn Ptm.
[1642, July L] — Draft in his handwriting of the Preamble he was
directed by the House of Commons (Commons' Joia-nals, ii. 647) to
prepare to the intercepted letter of Henry Wilmott to James Crofts,
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to which it relers " Amongst other evidences of the disposition of those
in credit about the king." Atmexed :
HeNRT WlLMOTT to JaMES CrOFTS.
1642, June 22.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 169.) [N. TL,
25, 26.] A fair copy of the Freumble is N. XII., 47.
The Committee at Hull to Siu Philip Stapilton.
[1642, July 3-12.]—" Since our last of the 3rd of June (July. See
Lords'' Journals, v. 182), the Providence hath landed six great pieces
of battery, Avhereof three are demi-cannou of 24 pound bullet. You
may see by the Declaration that a speedy course of violence is intended
against us here. We have by our former advertised you how unable
without present supply of more men we are to subsist. We have, as we
conceive, certain intelligence that this ship hath within her 24 pieces of
ordinance besides 14 of her own, which, if she cannot get of herself off
the sands, then they will have the addition of those. We believe they
have at this instant together 300 horse and about 2,000 foot. They
have arms, powder and other ammunition, and so take up all men that
come. We believe that they will instantly, if not opposed, be a con-
siderable body, yet of such men as, if the Parliament take a quick
course — but it must be without delay — as will not hazard much for
them. We shall, God willing, do our best, but our outwork being not
yet tenable 'tis not much we can do without we suddenly have moe
men sent us by sallies to hinder their approaches. You have oft had it
reiterated from hence the necessity of a good Committee here, you have
appointed some, but we are no lietter. We are not at this instant four.
We desire you will be pleased to send down Sir William Strickland, Sir
Hugh Cholmeley, Sir Philip Stapilton, Sir Henry Cholmeley. They
are gentlemen that in these times may do good with their credit in the
country. If, while you sit voting, these others be doing, you will soon
find but a bad issue. Horse speedily sent down, whereof great use.
We shall earnestly intreat you will take to heart this, as sent from them,
whose utmost endeavour if you will enable them, shall be to serve you.
l^ostscript. — We have certain intelligence, they intend instantly, if they
can, to make quick work with us here." Signed " John Hotham, John
Hotham, Jo. Alured, Peregrine Pelham." [N. II., 43.]
The Eakl of Exetek to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1642, July 4. Burleigh. — (Printed in fiords' Jourtials, v. 177.)
Signed. Seal. [N. II., 30.]
The House of Commons.
1642, July 4. — Order for seizing horses going to York. (Printed in
Coinvions' Journals, ii. 649.) [N. XIII., 73.]
The Inhabitants of Stanwell to .
[1642, July 4.] — Accusing Dr. Reeves, their parson. (Printed in
Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 8, p. 13.) (See Cunmons' Journals, ii. 652.)
[N. XIII., 7U]
The House of Commons.
1642, July 5. — Order jigainst jiiib]i>liing the King's Proclamations.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 182; C(mn,cns' Journals, ii. 652.)
[N. XIII., 70.]
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The Karl of Warwick to the King.
1(342, July 5. Aboiird the James in the Downs. — "I have received
your Miijesty's letter of my dismission to this service and with it an
Ordinance of Parliament for my continuation in this employment. I
beseech your Majesty to consider into what a great streight I am
])roufi;ht between these two commands as also of the weighty trust your
Majesty's greatest Council hath put me in for the defence of your
Majesty and your kingdoms wherein T shall ever be ready to sacrifice
life an(l all L have to serve your ^lajesty. Ye(, Sir, I most humbly beg
your i)ardon that 1 did not lay down my charge, your Majesty's com-
mand not coming by that way that it was imposecJ on me. And I hope
your Majesty hath always been as well assured of my fidelity as of Sir
John Pennington's or any other. And therefore I shall humbly Vjeg of
your Majesty I may not be divided between two commands, whereby
your Majesty will lay the greatest of favours upon your servant, that
night and day prays to God for your Majesty's long life and happiness."
{Copy. See Lords' Journals, v. 216.) Signed. [N. II., 31.]
Sir John Wolstenholme to William Lenthall.
1642, July .5. Buntingford. — Complaining that on his way north-
ward he had been stayed by the search and stopping of his waggon for
money, plate and ammunition, and asking that it may be released,
(which was granted, .see Commons' Jour?ials, ii. 653). Signed. Seal.
[N. II., 32.]
Treaty between the Scorcn and English Commissioners for the
reducing of Ireland.
[1642, July 6.]— (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 324.) [N. XIX.,
50.]
Lawrence Ball, Mayor, and others, to Zodch Tate and Kichard
Knightley', Members for the Borough.
1642, July 8. Northampton. — In obedience to an Order of both
Houses I have stayed two war horses with great saddles, going towards
Yorkshire, one belonging to Captain Neville, the other to Mr. Boyses.
Consequently a messenger has been to attach me and bring me
before the King. Therefore I desire the directions of the House.
Signed. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 663, 664.) [N. II., 33.]
Colonel George Goring to Sir Philip Stapleton.
1642, July 8. Portsmouth. — Concerning certain brass pieces he had
desired to be sent thither. Signed. Seal. [N. II., 34.]
The King.
1042, July 9. Beverley. — Wai-rant for the apprehension of Watson
and Ames. (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 216.) Copy. [N. XII.,
19.]
Edward Colman and John Grigg.
1642, July 10. — Informations accusing Frederic Gibb, the parson of
Hartcst and Boxted in Suliolk of publishing the King's Declaration both
in church and elsewhere, and inducing several of the neighbouring clergy
to do the same. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 684.) [N. XIII., 72.]
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The Declauation sent to the North.
[1642, July 11.]— (Printed in Lords' Jotirnats, v. 201. These nre
two drafts of it, the first differing considerably from the printed one,
the second after receiving numerons alterations in Mr. Pyin's hand,
being that ultimately adopted.) [N. XIII., 138, 139.]
The Earl of Derby and other the Commissioners of Array in
Cheshire to the Constables op Stockport.
1642, July 12. — Warrant ordering them to summon all that stand
charged with arms and all the trained soldiers in the township to
appear before the Commissioners at Macclesfield on the 26th and to
attend themselves. A second copy is addressed to the Constables of
Northbury. [N. XIII., 74.]
Lieutenant Waters to Captain Slingsby.
1642, July 12. — Yesterday walking in Westminster I heard people
talk of you, and say how much Parliament Avas incensed against you.
I met Sir John Mennes who told me he was newly cleared by the
Parliament, but that they were much incensed against you. Yoti have
gained a fair name and much applause from such as wish well to the
King. I exhort you to adhere to the course you have taken. (See
Lords' Journals, v. 216.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 35.]
Sir Edward Nicholas to the Earl of Warwick.
1642, July 13. Newark. — " According to your Lordship's request I
have presented your letter to his Majesty, who I perceive is nothino-
satisfied with what your Lordship hath written, and commanded me to
signify to you that His Majesty conceived that nothing could have
induced your Lordship to commit High Treason." .... (See
Lords' Journals, v. 216.) Signed. [N. II., 36.]
Sir Edward Harington and others to William Lenthall.
1642, July 14. Oakham. — We have received the instructions of the
House concerning the Militia &c., and have taken measures for securing
tlie magazine. The Commission of Array being directed to men of
great power in the county and the innovating clergy being very forward
to publish the books that come from his Majesty and not those from the
Parliament Ave fear the business may receive great prejudice. Signed
Seal. [N. II., 37.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1642, July 15. — Paper desiring payment of the 80,000/. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, v. 214.) Signed "James Prymerose." FN.
XIX., 51.]
The Commission of the Eabl of Essex as Captain General.
[1642, July 15.] — (Printed in Peck, Desiderafa Curiosa, viii. 2.
The blanks there are filled up thus (i) according to their ordnance ;
(ii^ displace or continue.) [N. XIII., 131.]
The Earl of W.vrwick to the Speakbr of the House of Peers.
1642, July 17. — Q'rinted in Lords' Jounials, v. 216.) Sinned
[N. IL, 38.]
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The KiN(; to the I'aki.i amknt.
1()42, .Iiilv IS). — (Priiitod in Lords' Journals, v. 2.'{o, ami Clarendon,
V. § 39;i.) 'Cojnj. [N. XIII., 75.]
The Parliament to the National Assemulv ok Scotland.
[1642, July 21.]— Declaration, (rrintod in Lords' Jour)ials,\. 22*).)
Copy. [N. XIII., 140. J
Tlie r.MU.iAMKNT to the IIkjii Sheijifk jinil Dkimtv Likutknants
OF Hampshirk.
[1612, July 22.] — (Printed in Commons' Jonrmils, ii. 686.) [N.
XIIL, 130.J
Tlie Earl of Warwick to Willlvm Lkxtiiall.
1642, July 22. From aboard his Majesty's .ship the James. — " Thife
day came down a small vessel, which hjul a young man in hfr, and
upon search we found she had brass guns, which the young man coming
on board showed me a copy of an order of the House; of Commons for
the transporting of them to Portsmouth to Colonel Goring, and because
copies may be easily counterfeit as also they were shipped in so slight
a vessel as 16 tons wherein were only two men and a boy for the guard
of them, besides the young man that went with them, I have thought
good to stay the Bark till I may know the pleasure of the House."
Sicpicd. two Seals. [N. II., 10.]
Information of Hf.xry Wallis and others.
164-2, July 24. — Against Mr. Stamp, Vicar of Stepney, and others.
(The purport sufficiently appears from Conwions' Journals, ii. 690.)
[N. XIIL, 76.}
The King to Colonel Gf:orge Goring, Governor of Portsmouth.
1642, July 25. Leicester. — Ordeiiug him to man and provision a
pinnace lying at Portsmouth. Siqn Manual. lietnains of Signet,
[N. I., 2.]
Edward Smith and other inhabitants of Edlisbrough (Aylesbury)
in Buckinghamshire to the House of Commons.
1642, July, before the 2Gth. — (The purport appears sufficiently from
Commons' Journals, ii. 690.) [N. XIIL, 78.]
The Parliament's Answer to the King.
1642, July 26. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 693, and Claren-
don, V. § 420.) Draft. [N. XIIL, 128.]
Sir William Breretox to Oliver Cromwell.
1642, Julv 27. — " By my enclosure you can perceive with what violence
nud severity the Commissioners of Array proceed against those who
oppose them in order to strike terror into the minds of those well
affected to the peace and liberty of the kingdom. They have con-
vented before them divers of our best ministers, as Mr. Ley, Mr.
Holfurd, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Oseley. Some of whom have been sum-
moned bv such warrants — whereof a copy is inclosed — as it would seem
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they intend to entiwe or expel our best ministers to the discovery
whereof they are guided by their refusal to publish such books warrant*
and commands in their churches as they have sent into them. Indeed
it is most appai-eiit they intend so much to enawe the country as that
none should dare oppose discover or speak against their courses, wbere-
unto they are much encouraged by the expectations of the king's
presence in those parts for whose entertainment great preparation is
made, and he is expected within this three days. Though there arc
two messengers here there are no warrants save only for Earl Rivers
and Sir Thomas Aston and Sir Edward Fitton who are under the pro-
tection of so strong a guard of horse that it is not to be expected the
messengers should be able to seize them or to bring them up if they
were apprehended. Some of the inferior delinquents might have been
more easily apprehended. Should Parliament find out any course for
the enlargement of this man Thomas Bennett, who is a very honest
man, it would be of great advantage to the cause. I have' already
taken order for demanding the Habeas Corpus. I desire that some
such provision be made for the security and protection of our o-ood
ministers, and that they be not exposed to so much violence and dis-
couragement, for, as Mr. Ouseley himself informed me. Sir Thomas
Aston came to his house with no less than twenty horse completely
armed, and it was said there were near 10 more not far distant. But
they shut the doors of the house upon him and kept him out so as the
worthy minister was not then delivered into their hands, but still
remains very courageous." Seal. [N. II., 41.] Enclosed :
i. Thomas Bennet to Sir William Brereton.
1G42, July 21, Chester. — Am glad you are in the county that the
trouble which is like to come on many in Worall by the Com-
missioners of Array may be made further known bv the vigoi'ous
execution of your Commission. I, being one of the Cont^tables
of Wllllston and being troubled in my conscience Avhether to
obey the v/arrant or no, was resolved not to go to the place.
The other constable did also .'-tay at home. One of the trained
soldiers was examined on his oath ;vhat was the reason I was not
there. He said he knew no reason, but thought the Constables
might be excused, the trained soldiers being there. The other
was called and examined and he said he heard the other soldier
say that I said I cared not if the warrant which came from the
Head Constable was burnt. He also complained that his armour
was not .scoured and for his pay though he had it with him.
Therefore why I was dealt with and the other Coustaltle spared
was I was against the Commission of Array. Also I would
acquaint your worship with the passage of the Under Sheriff.
^Mjself, Thomas Ilickcoocke, [and] John Bevan were all In a
warrant, and I supposed a friend had sent a letter to Thomas
Hickcoocke, did meet him at the two miles, at 7 o'clock, and if
John Bevan had been at home we both had been together.
"When we came there the Under Sheriff with bilies (bailifi's)
was there to take us. We paid for the change of iile. then we
l»aid for .sack at the Sun tavern in CIk ster. We paid for his
dinner at his house in th<' city and his man's and fho beer
that wag drunk, and I thought all day he had intended to
have took bail for us both, but after dinner he called Thomas
to him in the chand)er and was content to bail him, but would
commit me and now I am in the Castle, but 1 hope it is for no
<'vll that 1 have done. I desire your advice for m}' carriao-c "■
[N. II., 39.]
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ii. IIi;<;ii Calvelkt, Ili^li ShcrifT of CheHhire, to the Constable
OF CiiiiSTEu Castlk.
1642, .hily 25. — Warrant to take and koep in custody Thomas
Bennett for opposing the execution of the Commission of Array.
Copy. [N. Xlll., '77.J
iii. Loud Rivkrs, Siu Tjiomas Aston, ami Thomas Savage, to
Mr. 0[u]s[e]ley, Minister at Weram.
[1642, end of July.] — Summoninfir him to appear on Monday next
[the 25th] at the Cock at Budworth befoie tliom on their pas-
sage towards Maxficld (Macclesfield) to give bail for his appear-
ance after next assizes. Signed. [N. VIII. , 136.] N. XII.,
18, is a copy thereof enclosed in Sir William Breretou's letter.
Informations of John Balding and Benjamin Baker.
1G42 July 29. Norwich. — Concerning a paper of scandalous verses,
af^ainst the Parliament, Lord Kimbolton, and Mr. Pyra. [N. XIII,,
80.]
Confessions of the Mayors of Hertford, Salisbury, and St. Albans,
with the depositions of two persons concerning the Mayor of Salis-
bury.
1642. July 29. — (See Comvions' Journals, ii. 696.) [N. XIII.,
79.]
And
Interrogatories for the Examination of the said three Mayors.
[1642, July.]— [N. XIII., 81.]
Sir William Bkereton to William Lenthall.
1642, July 30. — " So soon as we were assisted by the addition of some
other Deputy Lieutenants to join in the other Hundreds we proceeded
to assemble the Hundred of Northwich upon Tuesday last at North-
wich ; where there was a full appearance about three hundreth and
twenty musketeers and four score pikemen well armed and near six
hundreth other volunteers, who, though they brought not arms so com-
plete yet I believe their hearts as well affected as the other to the safety
and peace of the King and Parliament. And though the number was
not so great as in the former Hundreds, which were much larger and
more populous than this, wherein divers of the Trained Bauds and some
others charged with arras absented themselves by reason of their rela-
tion to the Commissioners of Array, yet the number of those that were
completely armed was double to those that are ordinarily charged with
arms, besides the other 600 volunteers ; so as you may be confirmed in
the assurance of the good aftection of many in thia country if they re-
ceive encouragement and protection, and many more I am confident
would discover themselves if they were not enawed by their remoteness
from your assistance and exposed to more than ordinary peril in regard
to the disatFected iu Wales, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, and some other
neighbouring counties. . . . Postscript. — There remains. a considerable
sum in the liands of the Head Constables, Petty Constables, and Church
Wardens collected upon the Act of Contribution who demur to pay it
to the Sherilf, because they observe how he stands affected to the Par-
liament, and therefore desire your direction, By the enclosed letter
subscribed by Sir Thomas Aston you will discern their designs to
enawe or ensnare our best ministers, four or five of whom have been
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already convented and given security to appear at the Assizes. Thomas
Hiccocke and Thomas Bennett were apprehended last week by warrant
from the High Sheriffe for opposing the authority of the Commissioners
of Array. The one is bailed, the other remains in prison, a copy of
who.se commitment I have sent to Mr. Cromwell. There is violent
pursuit against John Bevan and Robert Harvio and others who dare
not return to their houses, by the terror of which examples many are
much discouraged, and the other party much animated to advance both
in numbers and courage." (Probably the original summons to Mr.
Ouseley, of which a copy was enclosed in his letter to Oliver Cromwell,
was enclosed with this.) Seal. Endorsed " Read Aug. 1, 1642."
[N. II., 42.]
Edwakd Lawrence, High Sheriff of Dorset, to the Mayor of
DOECHESTER.
1642, July 30. Grange. — Requiring him in His Majesty's name to
forbear to muster or train the militia of the town, to cease to fortify
the town, and to demolish the fortifications already erected, and enclos-
ing two Proclamations to be published. Seal. Endorsed "The in-
formation against Mr. Lawrence read Aug. 2." (See Commons^
Journals, ii. 701.) [N. II., 44.]
Doctor Arthur Ducke to William Lenthall.
1642, August 1. Chiswick. — Certifying his reasons for not giving
Mr. Tutty institution and induction to the vicarage of South Mimms.
Seal. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 701.) [N. IL, 4G.]
Nicholas Simpson, Mayor, to Sir Edwarp Hales.
1642, August 2. Queenborough. — Describing how he arrested Cap-
tain Allen Lockhart, and how his companion escaped in a wherry.
Subjoined is Captain Lockhart's examination. Seal. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 701.) [N. 11., 47.]
Hanbury Blount and Robert Gray.
1642, August 1 and 2. Norwich. — Informations against Robert
Riches for using scandalous words against the Parliament, Mr. Hollis,
Mr. Pym, and the Earls of Warwick and Holland. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 769.) [N. XIII., 82, 83.]
Information of Captain John Birch and others.
1642, August 3.— Against ]\Ir. Robert Yeamans. [N. XIII., 84.]
The King to Doctor Gopfe,
1642, August 3. York. — Warrant empowering him to collect and
give receipts for money or plate given or tendered for the King's
service. Sign Manual. [N. I., 3r/.]
The Commissioners op Array for Worcestershire to Sergeant
Wilde.
1642, August 5. Worcester. — Commanding him on the 12th to
bring those horses, arms and array he stands charged with to the
Pitchcroft, near Worcester. Signed. Tho. Coventrye, F. Lyttleton
John Packington, Will. Russell, Henry Herbert, Row. Berkeley, Sam.
Sandys, Franc. Finche (?), John Washbourne, Hen. Townshend.
Seal. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 729.) [N. II., 48.1
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AinciKlinciitrt to llw Scotch Tukatv.
I(il2, Aiiuiist (). — "TIk.! words wliicli hi.s Mujc'sty is jilfjisod Ut ndil
in tilt! .'Jrd Arti<lf, vi/., 'or ('oiimiisHioiicrs of tlic Admiralty for tlir-
lime hoiiig,' and ... in tli<; lOtli Article ' tin; two Houses of ' in
two scvorul places, the Parliament do a^rcc shall stand.
The I'nrliamei't holds it fit that the words 'and Parliament of
Kn},dand ' in the f)th Article should stand.
And in the i2tli Article the words 'ami Parliament of Englaml '
and that the words ' his Majesty ' put in by his Majesty do st.iml with
these words ' an<l both Houses of I'arliament,' and in the same Article
the words ' his Majesty ' j)ut in by his Majesty do stand with the.>-e
words adiled ' and them.'
Which said amendments and additions are agreed to by both Hous'-s
of Parliament." (See Lords' Journals, v. 268 ; Commovs' Journals, ii.
707.) Two Copies. [N. XV., 178 ; XIX., o3, the first undated.]
The King to Colonel Gkorge Gokixg, Governor of Portsmouth.
1642, August 7. York. — Enclosing copies of a letter to the Major
and Corporation of Portsmouth, of part of a Proclamation then in the
Press, and of a letter to the Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Wight,
statin" that his name is to be inserted of the Quorum in the Commission
of Array for Sussex and Hampshire, and inquiring what money is
required for his assistance. Sign Manual. Remains of Signet. [X.
I., 3.]
The Parliamknt to Henry Herbert,
[1612, August 8.] — (Identical instructions with those printed in
Lords' Journals, v. 285, except that in the last the Deputy Lieutenants
are joined with Mr. Herbert.) Draft. [N. XIII., 1.37.]
The Grand Jury and others of SiiROPsniRE.
1G12, August 8. — Declaration of their confidence in the King and
their readiness to serve him. [X. XIII., 83.]
Ordinance.
1642, August J-. — Appointing Sir Henry Vane Treasurer of the
Navy. (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 272.) [X. XIIL, SQ.]
Informations of George Watson, Thomas Hall, Peter Meades,
and JouN Hollis, junior, all of Killesbie.
1642, August 9. Northampton. — Concerning murders and abuses
committed bv the Kin<;'s Troopers. (Printed in King's Pamijhlets,
E. no, Xo. 6.) [X. XIIL, 88.]
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1642, August 9. York. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 284.)
Sign Manual. Remains of Signet. [X. I., 4.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date and place. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 28 i.) Sign
Manual. Signet. [X. I., 5.]
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Moses Reade, Mayor, to Samuel Vassall.
1&42, August 9. Newport in the Isle of Wight. — Asking him to
present to the House of Commons the enclosed which had been com-
posed in great haste. Seal. Enclosed :
Moses Reade, William Stephens, Eecorder, and ten others
to the House of Commons.
Same date. — We forward a writing signed by divers of the knights
and chief gentlemen of the Isle, referring the same to the
judicious consideration of the House. We are utterly destitute
of powder there being scarce any in tlie Island except in the
Castles whence we are not confident to receive it in time of
necessity. We therefore pray a spi-edy supply of some twenty
or thirty barrels. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 716.) [N. 11.,
49, 50.]
Ordinance.
[1642, August 10.] — Directing Mr. Herbert to repair to INIoninouth-
shire. (Printed in /.orr/s' Joimjo/^, v. 280.) Draft. [X. XIIL, l.'iT.]
William Gray and Henry Fairchild and others.
1642, August 10, 14. — Informations against Edward Jeffery, Vicar
of Southminster. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 72y.) [X. XIII.,
92, 90.]
Examination of Martin HARVEr of Weston Favell.
1642, August 11. — Concerning his being in the Commission of Array,
whether he had taken the Protestation, his horses, &c. [X. XIII., 89.]
Matthew Bie and others to Michael Oldswortii.
1542, August 11. Sarum. — Describing the late practice of jNIr.
William Wroughton, ensign in Portsmouth, and what ensued thereon.
He came from Shafton to Sarum, where his guide reported of 30 men
he had entertained at Shafton for service at Portsmouth, who wer<^ to
lie at Dowuton that night. Mr. Wroughton was arrested at Sarum on
information of the same and placed in the gaol. Alderman Johnson
went to Downton to stay the soldiers, but found some, hearing about
Mr. Wroughton, had returned home, and the rest encouraged l)y the
evil counsel of Captain Abarron of Charford had gone on for Ports-
mouth, of which we gave notice to the Committee near that place, and
hear the said soldiers are taken in consequence. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 721.) Signed. [N. II., 51.]
The Company of Volunteers at Canterbury to the Housk of
Commons.
[1642, August 12.] — Petition stating that about thirteen year.v by
reason of a sudden alarm that the enemy were landed at Hearue the
young men of the City — both English and Walloones — solicited the
Earl of Montgomery, tlie Lord Lieutenant, to grant a Commission to
Thomas Belke as captain of a.s many of them as should volunteer, which
he did, and the said Thomas Pelkf has ever since — with tlie otlier
officers — exercised the said company in the Military Yard of the said
City — the charges of procuring the saiil yard witli the wallin"- and
U 61630. jj
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h'vclliii!? tlicnof and llio ImiMing oi" thr- Aniionry li!iviii;» br-en chiefly
I)ornc' liV tlu' (idiccrs ami soldiers of the said C'oinpniiy, — and praying-
timt the petitioners may persist in their military discipline as forfn(;rly.
(See Commons" Journah, ii. 717.) [N. XXII., 149,]
Thomas Lawes, Mayor, to Miciiakl Oldsw^kth.
1(>42. Ati;:ust 12. Salisbury. — 'Informing him that a .servant of
Mr. John Arundcll had been stayed and .searched, and forwarding some
letters and other articles found on him. [X. II., ')2.'\
The HAMPsniKE Co.mmittek to [William Lenthall].
1642. August 12. .Southwicke. — We have not received the
ammunition yon wished us by your letters of the 9th and 11th to expect
at Sir William Lewis' house by a troop that was to march we.stward.
Sir William Waller with 43 horse and Captain Hurrey with his troop
came hither on AVednesday hist, which avb presume you tliink not any
strength to impeach the preparations at Portsmouth, wherein the ships
that are fallen thither are of great use, being ready to fasten on all
opportunities to express their forwardness and affections to the service
they are in. On Tuesday night last, one Mr. Browne Bushell, being
Master of Captain Martin's ship, manned out a long boat. And his
boldness was such in encouraging his men as that they took in the
Maria pinnis carrying six pieces of ordinance, and tiiereby hath
prevented those prejudices that the coast Avas liable unto by her rovings.
And she is now laid up near Faireham, where we have given order to
have her unrigged and to unlade her of her ordinance. On Wednesday
morning last we took a course for the surprising of two barks laden
with about 80 quarters of wheat by Captain Badd, and one Biggs, and
other ill-affected persons for the supply of Portsmouth, whereof those
hands that were employed in the service shared some part ; and five
luarters were allowed to be distributed among the poor along the coasts,
the better to encourage discoveries, if the like preparation were again
attempted, and the part we appointed to be kept for the use of our men
here as occa.sion shall require. And on that day also we seized on two
great horses of one Mr. AValgrave's, a known great Recusant, having
received information that he provided them for Portsmouth, and that
they al-so stopt one Mr. AVhite a Dorsetshire papist with his servant and
one Mr. Knowles, another papist who Avere going thither. We presume
you have heard from Salisluiry how that they have there in custody one
Mr, Wroughton, who had — in those parts — levied thirty men for the
service of Portsmouth, whereof our watches have yesterday morning
met with fourteen, who are now in hold. We on Wednesday sent a
summons to Colonel Goring a copy whereof and of his answer thereto
we have here inclosed, it being the opinion of the commanders here
that it is scarce proper to send to require him to deliver up the town,
till we have forces fit for the assault thereof should he refuse us, and
that he could not but hang that trumpeter that should come to require
his soldiers not to yield him any further obedience with those other
commands that you have directed for the mayor and townsmen, which
hath made us respite to proceed thereon. Goring hath so gi-eat a
confidence of speedy supplies that he hath swept into Portsmouth all
the provisions of cattle that were in the island of Portsea. and plundered
the houses of the inhabitants there and hatji already mounted his
ordinance to batter down Gosport, which his threats make them hourly
expect, his quarrel to them and to the islanders being his jealousy of their
disaffection to his commands.
Sir, thus we are enforced to trouble you witli the sad relation of
our condition here, which makes such a distraction in the county,
as that we do not find any horse — more than our own private horses —
coming on to our assistance, and the ill impressions instilled into
the people by some ill affected of the gentry, such as Sir John
Mills, Sir Richard Norton, Sir liichard Gifford with others, hath
slackened those foot supplies, which we were in liojie of, and those
that come hither expect pay, which will speedily exhaust the 1,000/.
you sent down, so that we must entreat you to hasten down a far
greater sum, if you hold a resolution to provide for the safety of this
place, we hearing that the Marquess of Hertford is marching hither with
a great strength of horse and the Earl of Southampton daily expected
with the like, which we hope will quicken your intentions so as that
you speed us down ihe residue of Sir William Waller's regiment of
horse and a regiment of foot under some experienced commanders
which Ave hope will be seconded with such forces here as shall give you
a good account of what shall be directed to them.
Sir, our earnestness upon the outcries of the poor people here and the
dangerous consequence that delay may bring by our want of timely
supplies upon this part of the kingdom hath enforced the coming up of
this bearer being one of us your servants here — whose assistance we
shall want — to importune your despatch of our desires hereby
Postscript. — We have such need of Arms here that we desire to be
supplied with 400 muskets, bandileers, rests, and swords out of your
storehouse."
Signed " Will. Lewis, Tho. Jervoise, William Waller, John Fielden,
John Lisle, Ro. Wallop." [N. IL, 53.]
Lawrexce Ball, Mayor, to Richard Knightlev.
1642, August 12. Xorthamptou. — We stayed last night here Mr.
Harvey, Mr. Havers, and ^Ir. vSmith as spies and intelligencers of the
Earl of Northampton and couutenancers of the Commissions of Array.
Their examinations and two informations are enclosed, and also a war-
rant for summoning the Commissioners of Array taken from Samuel
Wightwick, servant to the High-Sheriff, now in custody. We desire
you to acquaint Parliament herewith and send us directions. (See
Commons Journals, 11.1 \d.) Seal. [X. II., 54.]
SiK William Brkketon to Ralph Ashton.
1G42, August 13. — " As the ^Nlayor and citizen.s of Chester knew not
how to prevent us but by raising a tumult so it was also in the County,
for when we had summoned an appearance for Xantwich Hundred
upon Fi-iday last, the Commissioners of Array being conscious to them-
selves of their own weakness to make any opposition in that Hundred
sent out warrants for all their forces in the whole county. And the
Sheriff extended his authority for the raising of the Posse Comitatus to
suppress the rebellious assembly — so he stiled that which was appointed
by us — not containing tliemselves in this county but brought forces out
of Wales, Shropshire, StatVordshire and other parts. All which we
should not much have valued, if we luul been furnished with one troop
of horse, whercwithout we were not enabled to encounter them, yet if
this meeting had not been unhappily di.^jouriied and disappointed by some
of the I)eputy"Lioutenants and some CiiMitlcmen of that Hundreil to
whom the managing of the business in that Huiulred wius referred who
had the warrants signed for the meeting in their hands twentv days
since, some whereof were so apprehensive of the disadvanta'^e and
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(ianjifor to encounter the ("ommissioners' power in tlic whole eouiity with
u jmrt ol" tliis sinj^jle Hundred — wheri'of the rest were hy .some of them
disjonrned — as that upon some motions arising first from one of the other
party they did comdudc l)efort! my coming to town that hoth parties
should nuitiially withdraw and that there shcjidd be no training that
day on either part. AVhich agreement was performed u[)on our part,
and whereunto I would not have assented, but that we were j)revented
of !i gieat jiart of oiu" force; f hat would have appeared before us But
there was no manner of performance upon their part, Itut (hey came in a
triumphing insulting maimer through the town of Xantwich after our
departure and our forces dismis.sed." I ask, " that we may receive
some manner of intimation from you what to expect, for if it be so that
you cannot spare us any Horse, it may not then in discretion become us
to implunge this country into too great an engagement, seeing we cannot
but expect that great assistance will resort to them out of Staffordshire,
Shropshire, Lancashire, and Wales, and therefore I beseech your advice
how to proceed herein. For though I doubt not but that we may baffle
them and beat them off the ground yet we eannot hope to make good
the undertaking many days without assistance ; so great multitudes will
resort unto them out of Staffordshire, Shropshire, Wales and Lanca-
shire and other parts. And this is our greatest discouragement and
disadvantage that we eannot relieve and protect those that obey us, for
they are imprisoned and that in the County Gaol, which is very ncnr
and convenient to carry them unto. But if we ai)preheJKl any malig-
nant spirits for opposi.ng our authority or for any other crime, we can
tiike no other course but send them uj) to the Parliament, whom we ean-
not expect to be brought thither, but that they will be rescued by the
■way. I desire therefore to offer to your consideration wliether it be not
very requisite that we should have power to commit to common gaols,
or rather that there mivy be some short order made and printed directed
to the Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants and Constables of the County
Palatine of Chester and all other his Majesty's loving subjects, com-
manding that no obedience be given to the Commissioners of Array,
and that no olRcer or other presume to apprehend or imprison any man
by virtue of any warrant or command from, them, but that every man
according to the Protestation should assist to protect and defend them
from their arrest, and to rescue them out of their hands, and that no
gaoler should detain any of those that are committed for no other cause
but for not appearing before, or not yielding obedience to the Commis-
sioners of Array. The reason why I omit to name in the Order or
Declaration the Sheriff, Justices of the Peace and Head Constables is
because the most of them are Commissioners of Array, and the rest are
such as are very forward to advance that illegal commission. The
bearer liereof, Richard Wirrall, was a late Head Constable who refused
to obey their commands, and executed our warrants, who hath there-
fore thus many weeks been pursued by them, so as yet he durst not
return to his own house. Many others are in the same predicament and it
seems they intend — as they thi'eaten — to till all the gaols and prisons . . .
Postscript. — If relief come not down from you into Warwickshire and
otlier counties you cannot make account of any better, l)ut that they will
be lost, for the people begin to despair of the Parliament's assistance,
because they see nor hear of no force coming down fcr their relief.
Therefore they conclude the Parliament wants power to protect them.
I sent into Herefordshire to be informed touching the raising of Horse
there and received information to this purpose. 1 beseech you excuse
me that I have no sooner returned the acknowledgement of your respect
in your letter, and let this be communicated to Mr. Ashurst and Mr.
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Alderman Pennington and entreat tlieir assistance for procuring! such
an order or declaration . . to be printed and sent down." .Sinned.
Seal. [N. II., 5o.]
Tiie Inhabitants of Woodchuucm in Kent to tlie
House of Commons.
[1612, August 13.]— Petition. Against Kdwinl Boughen, their
parson, and praying that Mr. llol)ert Everdine he appointed to preach
in the afternoon. (See Commons' Jonnuils, ii. 71!).) Sinned. FN.
XXII., 147.]
Information of William King.
[1642, August 15-18.] — When sent with a warrant from the House
of Commons to apprehend the Bishop of AVorccster, he refused to go
witli me saying he had the King's protection and would not obey the
Parliament. On Friday last being August 12th I was present when
tlie Commissioners of Array met at AVorcester and saw Lord Coventrv
and other Commissioners with a great number of men — of mean and
base quality as they seemed to me — and having hedgel)ills, old calivers,
shep pikes and clubs. It was conmionly alRrmed that they intended to
surprise Serjeant Wylde and Mr. Salwey and carry them to York .
Mr. Doldswell, an attorney in the Common Pleas, sent six horses and
was a busy man in that service. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 729 \
[N". XIII., 08.]
Resolutions of the High SiiKUiFr of Shkopshikk and the rest of the
Commissioners of Array.
1642, August 16. Much Wenlock. — That they Avill oppose any that
oppose the Commission of Array to the utmost of their power — that if
the Gentlemen of the County and of Siirewsbury that seemed at their
last meeting too much to affect those ordinances of Parliament where
the king does not consent will comply with them in their Declaration of
the last Assizes they will join with them and ])roteet them, — and thev
desire that those gentlemen will esteem of them as their friends and
nejfrhbours that desire peace. (See Coininons' Journals, ii. 737.) [N.
XIII., 85.]
The Mayor and Justices of Nokwk^ii to William Lknthall.
[1642, August 17-September 15.] — Enclosing informations taken
before them against certain persons for very foul and scandalous words
against the Parli.ament and against particulni- inend)ei's of the two
Houses. We took recognizances of .John Baldwyn, William Symonds
and Robert Riches — the other two delincpients had iled to Yarmouth —
and desire to know the pleasure of the House. Some of the expressions
deposed to are : ''That the Earl of Holland was a knave, and that he
hoped to see him as far as my Lord of StrafPord — A health to our
gracious king, and confusion bring to factious Pym — If the king should
go to the Parliament they wouUl take away his Prerogative, and
commit him to prison, and take off his luad." Siyvcd '' William
(xostlin, Mayor — Ric. llarnian — John Tolve — Christopher Barct."
(See Commons' Jonrnals, ii. 767.) [N. II., 45. J
The Pakliamknt to the Eaul ok Bedford and others.
[1642, August 17.] — Instructions. (Printed in Lords' Journals,
V. 299.) Draft. [N. XIIL, 133.]
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Extract from tin; Ko^ister of tlie PiiiVY Council oi' Scotlan'D.
1G42, August 18. — Conf-crniiipj iiiiif'orniify in Church Government.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, v. .'J2.'J.) ,SVV/;//y/" Archibahl I'rymcrofie."
[N. XIX., 57.]
Information of Pniur Cotton and William Ikeland.
1642, August 18. — Affainst Abel Winckefiejd. (See Commons'
Jovnials, ii. 72G.) JJosides the words then- mentioned, he is also
accused of saying " That this was for the Earl of Essex, he might be
killed or hanged, his father was beheaded, and none of thera died in
their beds." [X. XIIL, 01.]
Information of Thomas Hawes and others.
1642, August 22. — Against the Chief Constable of Greenwich. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 731.) [N. XIII., 96.]
The Parliament to the States-General of the United Provinces.
1642, August 22. — Letter and declaration. (Printed in I^ords"
Journals, V. 3\Q.) Copy. [N. XVIII., 53.]
Arthur Bassett to Sir Samuel Eolle and to all the officers and
soldiers of the regiment lately under his command,
1642, August 22. Great Torrington. — Announcing that by warrant
dated the 5tli instant he has been appointed Colonel of the regiment,
and ordering them to disarm and disband. (See Commons' Journals,
ii. 744.) [N. II., 56.]
Presentment of the Grand Jury assembled at York and the
King's Answer thereto.
1642, August. — (Printed in Rnshworth, iii. 1. 616.) Copies.
And
The Proceedings of the House of Commons thereon.
1642. August 23. — (Printed in Commo^is'' Journals, ii. 734.) [N.
XIII., 97.]
Examination of Abraiiaji Haynes and Informations of Thomas
Paljier, Richard Goodenougii and Thomas Goare against hira.
1642, August 24. Sherston in Wiltshire. — The first giving an
account of himself, the other three deposing to a conversation in which
the said Haynes spoke against the Parliament and for the King. [X.
XIII., 94.]
The Earl of Suffolk to Mr. Lucas.
1642, August 27. Audley End. — (The substance appears from
Commons' Journals, ii. 741.) Seal. [X. II., 57.]
Captain Richard Swanley to the Earl of Northumberland.
1642, August 28. From aboard his Majesty's ship the Charles.- -
" Since my last I have Captain Torney of Cowes Castle in safe
custod}, and have put therein a sufficient guard. After that I sent
Captain Wheller unto Yarmouth to demand that Castle, but Captain
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Barnabe Burley stood so much upon His Majesty's commission, that he
■would not obey an ordnance of Parliament without His Majesty's
•consent of which I had notice. Presently myself with Captain JorUen
went up in the ship Censer and anchored before the said Castle
where we went ashore, thinking to have had a fair parley with the said
Burley, but being before the Castle we saw him on the wall like a mad
man, having a barrel of powder at each corner of the Castle with a
linstock in his hands, saying that before he would lose his honour he
would die a thousand deaths ; and we, seeing him in that ra^e at
present, gave him time to recollect himself, whieli after somf" con-
sideration he proifered to come to parley on condition we would promise
he might return safe into the Castle again, whicii we granted, and after
some parley we suffered him to go into the castle and "there to continue,
we putting a sufficient guard over hun, there to remain till further
order. After that I sent Captain Jorden to Hurst Ca-^tle, who so much
prevailed with the soldiers — the Captain being absent — that they
admitted a sufficient guard of our men to keep possession for tlie King
and Parliament and peace of tlie kingdom. And as for Sandown
Castle the Grunner with other soldiers came aboard to me, desiring an
order from me and they will keep the Castle from their Captain oi- any
other malignant spirit for the peace of the island, yet notwithstanding
the Captain remains in the Castle, but hath not any command there.
These forts being secured to the great rejoicing of the inhabitants of the
island, yet in a bodily fear, by reason that Colonel Brett with other
cavaliers held Casbrooke (Carisbrooke) Castle, whereupon we took into
consideration how we should dispossess the new made Grovernor, and
with an unanimous consent we landed 400 men from the ships,
who went with a full n^solution not to return, until they had made the
Colonel conformable to the Ordnance of Parliament. The first night
Ave marched up to Newport from whence I presently sent C'aptain
Jorden and Captain Martin with a letter to give him notice of our
intention which was, that, if he would, resign up the Castle for the
King and Parliament, he with the rest of the Cavaliers should have
free leave to depart, but he at that time stood upon unreasonable
demands, as by the inclosed it doth appear. The next mornino- we
drew up our forces upon the hill near unto the Castle joining with two
Companies of the town of Newport whicli put them in great terror, yet
nevertheless to prevent spilling of blood myself with Captain Jorden
went near unto the Castle bidding him good morrow, and if he would
send forth a man we would parley with him. Presently there came
forth to us Captain "VVorsley who we gave to understand our resolution
if the Colonel would not yield on fair quarter, whereui)on he desired me
to go into the Castle to treat thereof anil I should be assured of my safe
return which the Colonel protested on the faith of a gentleman, on
which terms I went to him and after much debate it was surrendered on
the conditions sjjecified in the inclosed, .so that now the i[s]laud is m
peace, and the Colonel with other Cavaliers are gone to their own
houses, and the Countess (of Portland) remaining there until Inrther
order from tlie Parliament. In the mean time 1 hav(> left forty seamen
with ten men of the town of Newport to guard as well her person as the
Castle under the command of Browne Pushell, until it shall he other-
wise ordered. As touching the condition of Pdrtsmouth I cannot at
present give any full relation thereof, by reason I am yet at Cowes,
only that I caused two Demi-Cannons and two whole Culverin to be
landed at Gosport to make a battery against the town, which as yet 1
hear is not hnished. All these my actions are not expressed in my
commission, therefore I shall entreat your Lordship that you will be
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i)l('asc(l to procure' me an Order Truin I'arliainent to authorise me
for what I have done if the nnrrn'. sliall he ajjproveil of. " (See
Af»?v/.v' Journals, v. 332; Commons' Jnurnuls, ii. 745.) Signed.
[N. II., o9.] Enclosed:
The said articles of" Sin-nMidcir of Cauihiusooki:.
1(J42, August 2^.— Copy. [N. XIII., 95.J
Thomas Bristow and sixteen others to Sir Jonv Wray jind
Sir Edward Ayscogiie.
1G42, August 30. Waynfleet. — Referring to the landing of ten
o-entlemen at Skegness, who were seized with their trunks (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 747), stating that other ships have been descried
on the coast, who threaten to land, and asking them to present their
distress to Parliament that Commanders may be sent down. Signed.
Seal. [N. II., GO.]
Lord Littleton, Lord Keeper, to Thomas Willis, Clerk of the
Crown in Chancery.
1642, August 30. Nottingham. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 341.)
[N. II., 58.]
The House of Commons to Martin Sandford, High Sheriff of
Somerset.
1642. August 30, — (The purport sufficiently appears from Commons'
Journals, ii. 744.) Draft. [N. XII., 24.]
John Bannaster and John Day.
[1642, August 30.] — Information against Richard Pauling, Rector of
Wallingford. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 743.) [X". XIII., 99.]
XoTES mostly in Shorthand.
1642, September 2. — Of the proceedings against Dodswell. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 749.) [N. XIIL, 102.]
John Whistler and John Smith, members for the City of Oxford,
to William Lenthall.
1642, September 3. Abingdon. — ''We wrote last Monday, hut
as the Carrier's waggon was that day stayed, his trunks broken open
and carriages, perliaps our letters miscarried. We therefore thought it
our duty to acquaint you with the present state of the City of Oxford.
On Wednesday the 10th of August the Earl of Berkshire, the Lord
Lovelace, Sir John Curzon, Sir Robert Dormer, ]\Ir. Branthwaite and
]Mr. Horie had a private meeting at the Star with the doctors of the
University, and by a message — as we conceive mistaken — in the afternoon
the Mayor and his brethren were sent for. At which time the Earl
told us that the business did concern the University and not at all the
City, and shewed us his Majesty's letters directed to him and others for
the securing of the University, which were in effect the same which the
Kino- had formerly sent to the Sheriff of the County and the Mayor of
the Citv, but witlial advised us that howsoever differences had been
between the University and the City we should now be at unity and
peace and to consult with them for the public safety of the place to
prevent sudden incursions for that the times were like to be dangerous.
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The Mayor thanked him for his ailvice. The Lord Lovelace wished
the doctors to be presently seat for to consult about it. AVe told their
Lordships the manner of doing o£ it was a thing of more difficulty than
could be suddenly digested and desired time to advise thereon. There-
upon the Lords wishecf us to give the doctors a meeting concerning it.
That night the Vice-Chancellor sent word that the- Mayor and his
brethren should on the morrow morning give a met-ting and withal sent
word that Sir Richard Cave and another expert soldier would come with
them and advised that if we had any men experienced in fortifications
or matters of war we should bring them with us. On the morrow we
met accordingly ; and I\Ir. Vice-Chancellor made a long spcfcli advising
us to join in defence of the placi'. Then Sir Richard Cave discoursed
of making a breastwork which lu' called a line with reiloubts and a foot
])ace, and Dr. Pinck, the Vice-Chancellor, and he had nmcli discourse
of the nature thereof. After half an hour spent in their discourse we
asked them where that line should be made. They said on the Xorth
side of the town from the Cliarwell to the Thames, for that they would
leave out no colleges. Then we asked them in what time that would be
done. Sir Richard Cave said presently, for that everyone would work
having his portion of ground allotted him. We told him we had not
shovels for 40 persons. Then we asked what the charge of such a Avork
would be. Sir Richard Cave said he knew not that, but asked the
stranger that was brought, who desired time to consider of it. Then
we asked them how many men woidd man this work. Sir Richard Cave
said a 1,000. We told them, the work being a mile in length at the least,
we conceived many 1,000 men would not do it and that we had not
arms for above 100 men, and told them plainly we did not like the
business, and thought it would di-aw enemies upon us, and make it the
seat of a war, so nothing at tiiat time was concluded, but that we would
join with them for the keeping a diligent watch both by night and day.
That night INJr. Whistler's windows Avere broken, and it was generally
given out that he should be mischiefed for speaking against that
fortification.
After this many days together the Scholars and privileged persons
with such weapons as they had, trained up and down the streets, in
Christ Church College quadrangle, and other College quadrangles, and
kept no good rule either by night or day.
On Tuesday August 23rd, the A'ice-Chancellor caused another
meeting, and discoursed only of unity and peace between the two bodies,
which we did very well approve of, but told him we must then be used
as brethren, and called to their council, otherwise we would not maintain
their resolutions, which they said Avas reason and promised so to do.
We told them our Constables were threatened and beaten, and other
citizens abused, and required justice from him, which hv promised, but
as yet hath not performed.
We told them we heard that they had sent for Chivalleers, to come into
the city. The Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Fell both denieil it and pro-
tested against it. Notwithstanding all those promises that nfternooii
and the morrow the I'niversity — without oin- privity or allowance — made
a bulwark of timber against the East Bridge undi-r Magdalen College
tower, and a redoubt or trench a little beyond Wadhani College with a
pentice of boards to sit dry, in which a watch was diligently kept and
managed by tb.e Scholars until Sunday night last. In regard to these
promises and j>rotestations and of the great defeat at Coventry we rested
secure conceiving that the I'niversity would not bring in and that his
Majesty could not spare any forces to trouble us but on Suiulay last
about 12 of the clock in the night at this redoubt they lot in a troop of
o8
lior.sc iind at Smitligatt' lln; ciitraiice into Cat Strctit, tiicy caiiio suddenly
upon Iho Watch, which, iilbcit it were not vory stron;;, it staid thorn for
a good space, until some part of the City were armed, hut haviiij^ so
great a number before them and the Vice-Chancellor and his company
bcin"- ready behind them the Vice-Chaneellor commanded the watch to
let them in, and bid the Chivalleers' Welcome, gentlemen,' and said they
were their friends and he, Avith Dr. Baily and others, did conduct them to
their inns, and caused the inns to open their gates and entertained them.
How thev have broken up houses and pillaged citizens and others we
doubt not but you have suificienlly heard ah-cady.
There was a noble gentleman of the House of Commons upon
Sunday last sent us a letter of intelligence truly suspecting that these
troops were bound for Oxon, which letter being sent by one of New
College was kept from us until Monday night, which if we had had
mifht have prevented the disaster, for that the number were not — as
we conceive — 200 whereof not above 160 some soldiers and the rest
grooms and guides, and the most of those ragged starved companions,
having lost their arms in their flight from Brackley, and their horses
tired and spent with hunger and travel. Their behaviour hath been so
injurious that many that stood indifferent before or were seduced by the
persuasion of some scholars do now detest them, in so much as some of
them attempting to pull down the bridge going to Bottley called Bull-
stake bridge, the citizens did arm themselves and drove them away, and
had the Mayor then done his duty by all likelihood they might have
driven them out of town.
Some part of the County of Oxford near adjoining and a great part
of the County of Berks are very well resolved and willing to afford us
their best assistance, and do now so guard the country that the Chiva-
leers dare not scout abroad, as usually they did at their first coming.
Llost of the sober and religious gospellers have left the University and
most of the gravest citizens have done the like, this dissolute crew
having threatened that as they had lost by Koundheads — for by that
reproachful expression they call men that fear God — they would repair
their losses upon them. The city of Oxon and country adjacent is in
great distress and likely to become desolate, unless God's mercies, with
the assistance of the Parliament, shall in due time prevent it. Both of
us have of late been publicly scorned and derided and direfully menaced,
and Mr. Smith hath received some blows for no other reason but because
he is of the Parliament. We both of us by the advice of our friends
both of the University and City have for the present left Oxon. Your
own estate, 'Mr. Speaker, lying near is concerned, therefore we shall not
doubt of your best affection advice and assistance, and you knowing the
place can help without our dark and weak expressions." Signed.
Addressed to the Speaker *' at his house near Charing Crosse."
[N. II., 61.]
Captains Anthony Willoughby and Thomas Ashley to the Lords
Justices and Council of Ireland.
1642, September 3. His Majesty's fort near Galway. — Forasmuch
as ue perceive that grievous complaint is made against us by the
County and Town of Galway to the Earl of Clanricarde and we are able
and Avere willing to justify all our proceedings before the said Earl and
the Lord President of Connaught and Lord Forbes, our accusers being
brought face to face with us, which offer being made to the said Earl
and to the Mayor of Galway was refused, and whereas the County
promise to the said Earl protection to the English amongst them and re-
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paration of the injuries clone by thora provided we give satisfaction for
the injuries done by us we desire that ohiuse be rightly and equitably
interpreted, and that all those that complain will enter into Bond
to ansAver to any complaint of us or any of the Enghsh against them,
and we hereby bind ourselves to answer any complaint against us and
being found guilty of having done contrary to our Commi.-^sion and
instructions to make reparation. Signed. [X. II., between Nos. 61
and 62, but not numbered, or noticed in the Index.]
Thomas Norwood and John Malmes to Francis, Lord
DUNSMORK.
1643, September 5. [Northami)ton Gaol.] — On the 27ih of August
last Sir John Byron's troop with two of his brother's troops marched
from Leicester and marched all night and all the next day till 4 o'clock at
night without any injury committed to any man by us till we came to
Brackley and there we were to be quartered 4 hours, but before we
could get meat for ourselves or our horses, being almost all tired out by
that long march, there was of a sudden a sound To horse, and our
enemies coming so fierce on us before we could get horse that after a
little scrimmage being but 3 hurt of our side, [we] was forced by the
command of our captains to fly every man for his safety, and the
country had got such force and strength of a sudden that separated us
into several parts that before 8 o'clock next morning there was 44 of
us taken, our captains and officers being fled towards Oxford, and so
taken prisoners, our horses swords money and all our arms and other
materials taken from us and so brought prisoners pinioned as traitors
to the state to this lamentable place of prison. The Committee of
Northampton allow us Qd. a day, but the gaoler is so hard tluit he
constrains us to pay 4:d. a man every night for our bed, so that we
are almost starved for want of maintenance. We entreat your Lordship
to make this our petition known to the King, and to our Colonel Sir
John Byron hoping that we shall have some relief or order taken for
our liberty out of this woeful place of prison. Seal. [N. II., 70.]
This petition was annexed to the following letter.
Thosias Noravood to Francis, Lord Dunsmore.
1G42, September 5. The County Prison, Northampton. — Stating
that he had been apprehended at Daventry the day Sir John BjTon's
troop came by, and asking as his tenant to assist him in recovering
his liberty, and stating that the .'^ame day John Malme of Bilton had
been imprisoned at the instance of Bartholomew Gutteridge for speaking
some words in your Honour's behalf [N. II., 62.]
Joiix Whistler and John S.mith to William Lknthall.
1642, September 5. Abingdon. — " On Saturday last this printed paper
enclosed was with trumpets and other solemnity in divers partr. of tlie
City of Oxford publicly proclaimed aud pasted up in several [)laces
of the <nty, we know not by what warrant or authority. But as yet do
not hear of any considerable success that it hath had.
The University are making new lines and fortilications over against
St. Gih's' church, where the scholars do night and day gall their hands
with mattocks and shovels, and for that use have taken from the Star
the shovel.s and mattocks jirovidetl for the County oMagazine.
On Friday last the University had a Convocation for tlie taxing of
Colleges, Halls, and privileged persons for the maintenance of these
new come soldiers.
GO
On Saturday last ihcy procMucd the Mayor of the City to call a
Council wlirro ho first propOHcd that the (own should join with the
University in the chai"«;c of making thes<' t'ortiiieatioiiH, which upon
lonff debate the citizens denied. Then the Mayor proposed that the
City should join with the University in a defensive war. Some
citizens dciuaiided Avho was the iiieiny and whiit Delinquents the city
had that were in fear. But on lon;:^ debate nothing; was done.
Many motions have been made and earnestly pressed for training the
citizens with the scholars which as yet hath not been agreed on.
Yesterday there came in a load of vrins unto the Cross Inn ; some say
from my Lord of Danby, some say from Sir William Walter, the truth
wliereof we yet know not. The scholars generally feed themselves with
an expectation of Prince Rupert's coming to their aid with a great
army. Our Mayor's weakness Ave can neither defend nor excuse,
which is a great part of our present misery. One of our Bailiffs — the
honcster man — is much distempered. His distracted thoughts sent unto
us we have enclosed out of which at your leisure you may perhaps pick
something of the occasion." We conceive that we may do better
service here than in the House. Sifftied. Seal. (See Coinmons'
Journals, ii. 754.) [N. II., 03.]
Sir Gilbert Pykeringe, Sik Richard Samwell, John Crewe
and Edwarp Harby to William Lenthall.
1642, September 6. Northampton. — We admonished Edward
Lord Mountague and others to desist from executing the Commission
of Array. As he persisted, as appears by the enclosed warrants, we
apprehended him and sent him up to Parliament and also Sir William
Boteler and Sir Anthony St. Leger. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 755,
760.) Seal. [N. IL, 64.] Enclosed:
i. Lewis More.
1642, August 30. — Information stating thai on the 2Gth
instant Lord Cokayne bad taken a recognisance from him
and his son to bring in armour belonging to the town of
Lowick; and that Lord Mountague had taken a recogni.sance
from him and his son to produce another of his sons the next
day to go to Nottingham to the King. [N. II. , 65.]
ii. The Eakl of Westmoreland, Edward Lord Mountague,
and Sir Christopher Hattox to Sir Gilbert Pyker-
IXGE and his Colleagues.
1642, August 15. Kettering. — Denying that they had put the
Commision into execution and saying ihat they had only
caused the Sheriff to summon a meeting of the Commissioners
and proposing that the Parliament's Committee should restore
the arms they had taken to their owners, and thai both they
and themselves should desist from further proceedings. Signed.
[N. II., (SQ.]
iii. Edward Lord Mountague, William Williams, and William
Tresuam to the Chief Constables of the Hundred of
Nayesford,
1642, August 16. — Warrant commanding thcrato issue warrants to
the petty Constables to summon all Baronets, Kuights, Justices
of the Peace, Clergy, Freeholders and all other persons charged
01
with arms or horses, or having any arms to appear before us at
Oundle on Thursday next. Signed. [N. II., G7.]
iv. Edward Lokd Mountague, Charles Cokayne, John Svers
and Richard Kinnesman to the High Constables of
COLINGHTJRY IIUNDRED.
1642, August 11. — t'orbidding them to execute any warrants
summoning the Train Bands, unless tliey came from the Earl of
Northampton and his colleagues. Signed. [N. II., 68.]
V. The SAME to the High Constables of Hicham Hundred.
Same date. — (A duplicate of the last.) [X. II., 69,]
Examinations of Michael Phillips and Sir Willtam Denny.
1642, September 6. Norwich. — Concerning a cerkiin writing. (See
Commons^ Journals, ii. 789.) On the back of the first is a summary of
both made apparently for the (''onimittce for Informations. [N. XIII.,
100.]
John Fielder, Sir William Lewis, and Richard Norton to
John Pym.
1642, September 7. Stubbington. — Our troops were so successful as
to take Soutbsea Castle on Saturday night last without any loss of blood
on either side. This became such a disadvantage to Portsmouth in
seconding a battery we had at Gosport that our ordinance from both
places played so on the town, as to occasion a mutiny there, and brought
Col. Goring on Sunday to write to Sir William Waller for a parley,
which began on Monday last and ended to-day in the Articles enclosed,
for which we have great cause to praise God, considering the great
terrors the design there menaced not only [to] these parts, but the rest
of the kingdom. We think that of the forces sent to our assistance we
shall need to keep no foot and only one troop of horse. We desire that
the money ordered for this service be hastened down, that we may be
able to pay the soldiers and prevent their committing any outrages, and
also that the orders for removing the Countess of Portland and coriain
Delinquents from the Isle of Wight be hastened. Signed. Seal.
Addressed to Mr. Pym " at his lodging at Mr. Mauley's house in
Westminster near the King's Fishyard." [N. II., 71.]
Doctor PiNKE, Pro-Yice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, to
the Earl of Pembroke and M(5Ntgomery.
1642, September 7.—
And
The Earl of PEMiiROKE and ^Montgomery to Doctor Pinkk.
1612, September 12. — (Both printed in Rushwortli, iii. 2. 11.)
Copies. [N. XII., 25.]
John Dorney to W^illia.m Lenthali,.
1642, September 9. Gloucester. — The Ordinance for the Militia for
this City and "County was put in execution on Monday last, and the
Gentry Citizens and Trained Bands cheerfully submitted thereunto with
the increase of a band of Volunteers and a troop of horse, which are to
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bo weekly exercised, but the adjacent counties arc much disaffected. I
tliordorc desire you to I'urllier the safe conveyance of" those pieces of
ordinHriee concerning; wliich some four Deputy Lieutenants lately wrote,
and, if the House thinks fit, the horse in the inclosed shall be paid.
Postscript. — ]ieing in great wantoi horsemen's arms we have written
to Mr. Ilolford of the City of London for 20 cases of Tetronels, which
Ave conceive can hardly be obtained without an order of the House,
which we therefore solicit. Seal. [N. II., 72.]
The Parliamknt to Viscount Say and Skle, Oliver St. Joii.n,
and others.
[1G42, September 12.] — Instructions for settling and preserving the
peace in the City, County and University of Oxford. (See Commons^
Journals, ii. 7G3.) Two Draffs or Copies. [N. XIII., 129, and XV.,
177.]
Notes mostly in Shorthand.
1642, September 12. — Of that day's proceedings in the House of
Commons. [X. XIII., 93.]
Sir Edward Nicholas to Sir William Boswell.
1642, September 15. Derby. — Describing the king's march from
Nottingham and an encounter between the forces of the Marquess of
Hertford and the Earl of Bedford. (Printed in Kinr/'s Pamj)Jtlets,
E. 118, No. 26, where the date of the king's leaving Nottingham should
be Tuesday not Thursday, and Stoicell should be Stawell. [N. II.,
73.]
Sir Christopher Wray to William Lexthall.
[1642], September 17. Bury. — Concerning Mr. Chaplaine and an
Alderman of Bury then in custody, explaining their motives for opposing
liieut. Boulston's raising men (See Commons' Journals, ii. 774), and
stating that the town had already subscribed over 1,000/. in plate and
money. Seal. [N. II., 74.]
Sir Edward Hales, and nine others, to William Lenthall.
1642, September 17. Rochester. — Vre met here on the 15th, and
have put the Militia in good forwardness by making and giving com-
missions and appointing days of muster. We have provided watches
and wards and for the repairing of beacons, and sent out summonses
concerning subscriptions. Signed. [N. II., 75.]
Simon Snow to William Lenthall.
1642, September 17. Exeter. — Excusing himself for disobeying an
order to attend the House on Tuesday next, as next week he must be
at the tin coinage, and at Michaelmas has to receive the Earl of
Bedford's rents in Devon and Cornwall amounting to about 8,000/.
[N. II., 76.]
Edward [Lord] Herbert to William Lenthall.
1642, September 18. Ragland. — I desire to wait on the House of
Commons, " my coming to London being also most necessary for the ac-
o3
complishing of that great and beneficial waterwork in attaining the per-
fection whereof hath cost me many thousands, not so much out of
covetousness thereby to gain unto myself as to serve my country . , ."
I would not stay, but that T fear affronts of stopping searching and
abuses by the way, and ask for an order of the House to protect me.
Postscript. — My coachman comes from Gloucester Avith a copy of an
Order of Parliament. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 7G3, 7GG.) The
information given of my horses hath been false, they are none other
than coach geldings. Signed. Seal. [N. II,, 77.]
Lieutenant Eoane to the Earl of Essex.
1642, September 18. — Petition stating tliat for executing his
Majesty's Commission he h«d been apprehended stript and left destitute
by the magistrates of Walshall in Stafford.shire and desiring some com-
petent allowance for his relief. At foot is an order for his removal from
Northampton Gaol to London there to remain in safe custody. Signed,
"Essex." [N. XXIL, G8.]
Examination of John Roane, Yeoman Pricker to the King.
1642, September 10. Northampton. — That he was employed by
Lieutenant-Colonel D'Ewes in a regiment assigned by Lord Paofet to
Colonel Bolls with a commission under the King's own hand to raise
volunteers, which he shewed to the Mayor of Walsall who refused to let
him beat up his drum and apprehended him. [N. XIIL, 101.]
Thomas White to his son Fkancis White, a prisoner in Ilchester
Gaol.
1642, September 21. Limerick, — It is vain to expect that Mr. Mansell
and his company being 13 in number will be exchanged for you, inasmuch
as Sir Geoffrey Gallway took him and his company prisoners for com-
mitting robberies in the river of Limerick and betraying Edward Gould
and his ship to Captain Cole, who by Mansell's persuasion brought
them prisoners to Cork. I cannot prevail to get Mr. Mansell disguardcd,
till he or his friends procure that you and the rest of our friends there
committed with their goods be sent to Cork. Am sorry your imprison-
ment and that of others in England is like to prove a dear purchase,
for others here are like to pay dearly for you, (See Commons'' Journals,
ii. 714, and letters of the Earl of Cork and John Ashe, dated Septem-
ber 30 and December 30.) [N. IL, 78.]
John Nanson to Ser.te.^nt Wilde and IIumi'huev Salwav,
Members for Worcestershire.
1642, September 26. — Excusing himself for having intermeddled in
the Commission of Array, (See Commons' Journals, ii. 701.) [X. II.,
79.]
John Wastell to Sik Henry Andekson.
1642, September 30. — Sir John Savile of Lujjsett is taken prisoner
to Pountfract Castle which is replenished with soldier.<. Two of his
servants were slain before he was taken. Upon Tuesday last Sir
Richard Hutton put 800 men into Knaresborough Castle, as my uncle
Arthur Beckwith told me yesterday. He came that way on Wednesday
from Leicestershire . . . Seal. [N. IL, 80.]
The Earl of Cork to Latimer Sampson, of Fre.'hford in Somerset.
1642, September 30. Youghal, — Concerning the means for procuring
the release of Mr. Mounscll. Had sent an Irish footman to Limerick
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with Fniuc'is Whytn's luUcsrs, wlio is n'tiiiiicd will) I lit; iiiisucrs. Those
from the iiKM-cluuits of Limerick show what hin;h and insolent (Icinjincls
they jntule for exelninf^e. 1 suggest tlicrfrfore that the order should be
])rocurc(l from the Parlianic^nt to apprehend Thomas Power, Francis
Rice, Oliver Bourke, Kdmotid Hourke, and Thomas Strit(!li, merchants
of Limerick, and one Carnc^y, merchant of Ivilmallock, now skulking in
or near London, and am confident Mr. Mounsell will thus get free«l on
bettei" terms than had becMi proposed. I have a commander of theirs,
('aj)tain Prendergast, in ])ris()n, but they refused to exchange Mr.
Moun.sell for him. Sifjned. Seal. [N". IL, 81.]
8iu Edward Kouks and Captain John Hotiiam to William
Lenthall.
1642, October L — Enclosing a most disadvantageous agreement both
to the service of the kingdom and the safety of the County, and asking
for instructions for I'aising horse money and plate, for money to be sent
down and for two regiments and four troops to march to us with all
speed, we being now but betwixt 800 and !)()0 foot and one troop of the
Hull forces at Selby, having left 300 foot and the other troop at Don-
caster. (See Commons^ Journals, ii. 792.) Signed. Seal. [X. IL,
82.]
William Constantine to William Lenthall.
1642, October 5. Wimborne. — '■ This country was in itself divided,
for a main party of the chief gentry laboured with all their industry to
bring war into their own houses and to supply the Marquess of Hertford
with men, victuals, and ammunition. But God . . . frustrated their
endeavours and we see their party vanished. Our forces had no sooner
left pui-suing the Marquess, but they were — with great prudence — lodged
in such towns here as had shown themselves violently ill-affected, where
at leisure they gleaned up such of the great Malignants as were left
behind ; some were seized by force, others yielded voluntarily and now
we see here a unanimous consent and joy to be pliable to the Parliament
.... The horse troops behave themselves with great moderation,
but the foot are something violent upon the Papists, several of whose
houses they have endeavoured to plunder, but the commanders use all
diligence to prevent them as too uncivil and not agreeable to the sense of
Parliament. This day they all march towards London." Seal. [N. IL,
83.J
The Mayor and Jurats of Dover to William Lenthall.
1642, October 5. — Forwarding the examination of Richard Pay.
[N. II., 84.] Enclosed :
The said Examination.
Same date. — That Matthew Ilamon, sawyer, said of the King, " He
is as no King ; if he were a King, he would not murder bis
subjects." Copy. [N. XIII., 41.]
The Earl of Essex, the Earl of Peterborough, Oliver St. John,
Philip [Lord] Wharton, Edward [Lord] Mandeville, Thomas
[Iaird] Grey, Nathaniel Fiennes, Sir Philip Stafilton,
Lord ivOBERTEs, Sir Arthur Hesilfige, Arthur Goodavin and
Fer[dinando] [Lord] Hastings to the. Committee for Puhlic
Safety.
[1642, October 12 (?). Worcester.] — Concerning the raising of sub-
scriptions, the sequestering of the Michaelmas rents of Bishops, Deans,
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and Chapters, and also those of notorious Delinquents, and the stopping
of the King's revenue from rents, fines, -tc. (See Cu/iimons' Journals,
ii. 808.) Sif/ncd. Seal. [N. VITI., 133 b.]
The Earl of Wauwicic to William Lentiiall.
1G42, October 14. On board the James in the Downs. — Concerning
the garrisons and pay of the Castles of Sundown, Deal and Walmer,
whereof he had been appointed Captain General. Signed. Seal. [N.
II., 85.1
Philip Francis, Mayor of Plymouth, and others to .
[1642, October 14 ( ?).] — Giving the names of tliose who refused
lend plate or money for the service of the Commonwealth. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 811.) [N. XIII., 130 b.]
Robert Reynolds and Robert Godwin to William Lenthall.
1642, October 17. Bristol. — " The 2,000 men long since designed for
Munster for the raising Avhereof 2,000/. hath been paid to the Lord of
Kerry above five weeks since are in no readiness as yet, neither do we
hear of my Lord here, but it is reported . . that he intends to stay till he
hath a Commission from the King. The officers of Colonel Bamfield's
regiment lie at Bath, visit this town, take their pay and do nothing for
it. Captain Constable hath been here with his ships ten weeks at 400/.
a month, there is 1,000/. charge upon the State for lying still in safe
harbour. He and Mr. Dobbins have made a ])rotestation before a notary
by which it will appear where the fault lies . . . The wisdom of the
House will find a way . . that the Commonwealth may not pay for
ships when they do no service. Last night came Captain Bell tore to
this town, his men unruly and his horsi^s out of case, but he himself
very well affected to the service of the Parliament.
We both hasted them and saw them out of town this morning to go
towards the Lord General with all possible speed. We find both the
Mayor and many others very well affected to the Parliament, if we may
judge by verbal expressions, but no horse, plate or money subscribed.
We assembled the Mayor and Aldermen to day and put them in mind
of their duties to assist in the saving of the Commonwealth at this time.
After they had heard us with a great deal of regard and attention, they
desired time to consider their answer.
We mean to treat Avith them touching the payments ol' tlcir customs
which they do forbear to pay to the ill example of other towns." Siyned.
Seal. [N. II., 86.]
Sir Neviix Poole to William Lenthall.
1642, October 18. Okesey Park. — Requesting a protection for Lady
Elizabeth Stawell. Seal. [N. II., 88.] Enclosrd :
Lady Elizabeth Stawkll to Sir Nevill Poole.
Same date.^ — Requesting him to make known to the Parliament
that she has sustained a great loss at one of her houses in Somer-
setshire where a company of troopers umler pretence of searching
for arms. have rifled her goods to the value of 400/. and upwards,
and she still fears that the like may be done at her otiicr house
— which also hath been lately disarmed by Mr. i'ine and Captain
Pym — the same troopers and others ill affected b«'in;^ still in
these parts, and intreating him to procure her a protection. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 822.) [N. II., 87.]
U 61630. E
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The lust clause in the Emu. »»k VVakwick'.s ( 'oiiunissioii. •
[1642, October 22.]— (Prinlcd in Lords' Journals, v. 417.) Draft.
A paper follows contuining Jipparcntly jottings of phrases in the said
Commission. [N. XIIT., 1:52.]
Captain Hk.vky JJkli. to [William Li:ntil\ll].
[1642, October 28.] — Desiring a warrant to search at Lambetli for
Loathern Ordnance, and also to search Lord Herbert's house. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 827.) [N. II., 183.]
The Deputy Likdtenants of Kent to William Lexthall.
1642, October 28. Rochester. — Complaining that the business was
wholly deserted by the major part and of the scorns and affronts put
upon them that appear in the execution of the Militia and subscription.
Signed by ten persons. Seal. (Part torn and lost.) [N. II., 80.]
Sir Eiciiard Oxslow and Robert Parkhurst to Willia.v Lentiiall.
1642, October 29. — Concerning Henry Asquith who read the King's
declaration at Horsely Down, and dissuaded people fi'om enlisting. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 82G, where the name is spelt " Aiscough.")
Seal. [X. II., 90.]
Sir John Hotham to William Lenthall.
[1642, end of October. Hull.] — I wrote to yon it was best for your
service to send for Mr. Pelham to the House which you accordingly did.
Had he obeyed I should not have needed to have gone any further. . . .
I had then heard of mutinous words be had given out against the Grey
Coats — which were those southern forces you had sent down — as that
the town must keep a guard against them. . . . The gentlemen that
command them are men of sober condition and do their utmost to re-
strfiin their men from doing wrong. Some few faults were committed
in the county, which as far as our power gives — not having martial law —
■we have endeavoured to remedy. Six 1 have delivered to be tried and
suifer according to law. But for any hurt done in the town or to-
wards the townsmen I believe in any garrison never was less cause of
complaint. On the receipt of your order I sent it to him, aud expected
a long time obedience to it, and if he had not proceeded in a great
measure to have disturbed the peace of the town, I had left him to
himself to have made his own answer. But you will perceive by the
testimony enclosed ... to what height his anger had drawn him
to accuse me in plain open Englisli that T meant to plunder the town,
with other words at his pleasure. ... I hope you all believe that
accusation deserves no answer. If I had such an intent surely I chose
a most unfit time, having at the same time 600 of my foot forces at
Cawood Castle, my son with his troop of hor.se, my major I had sent in
one of the ships riding here to Scarborough with 120 men more to
surprise ahoy from Holland with 2,000 arms — which were gone just half
a day before Ave could get thither — and I had yielded to Sir John Gell
of Derbyshire to lend him 120 more of my men to give a beginning to
settle the Militia in Derbyshire, which county rightly settled — as they
have assured me with those men they quickly can — gives great security
to Yorkshire, Derbyshire being the best pass into Yorkshire shoidd any
forces be sent from the King's army, and at that time Mr, Aldred's
troop was wholly in town you will think not much amicable to me.
Explaining the case of Mrs. Watkinson whom he was accused of turn-
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ing out of her bouse, and inclosing a note generally signed by the town.
The cause of Mr. Pelham's anger was ray refusal to admit into the town
his brother-in-law Mr. Toppin, who had been concerned in the plot for
betraying the North block-house and setting the town on tire. By the
advice of Sir Hugh Chomley and Mr. Wharton I sequestered Mr. Peliiam
and sent him by one of the King's ships now ridins: here to you to be
proceeded with as you should think fit. Whilst I sent my men abroad
I had need have all occasions nipt in the head that shall mutiny the
town against me at home. Postscript. — " I shall only propose to you my
Lord of Essex now being at Worcester with his forces, if one of the Alder-
men of Worcester had said to the townsmen, my Lord of Essex intends
to plunder you, 'tis fit we stand upon our guard, if he had presently
called a Martial Court and hanged that Alderman could you justly have
blamed him ? One word of mirth. I'pon Sunday night last, as the
neighbours of Sherborne tell our men, they drew certain forces out of
York to have set upon my son's men at Cawood. When thoy cami- in
Sherborne, a village three miles from Cawood, they espied a wind-mill,
which they took for my son's colours marching to meet them, and
certain stooks of beans which they took for his men in order. Where-
upon they returned in more haste than they came. I enclose informa-
tion of the proceedings of my Lord of Newcastle and their associates,
that you may see the necessity there is of somewhat to be done. We
have long heard of two regiments, Constable and Fairfiix, to come to our
aid, but none yet appears. If they had come in any time I am confident
your business had been done before this." (See Commons' Journdh,
ii. 863.) Remains of Seal. [N. II., 153.]
Dennis Wise, Mayor, and Thomas Pury to William Lentiiall.
1642, November 1. Gloucester. — 80 watermen and 70 firelocks
came hither on October 21st. They complain greatly at not receiving
their advance money and pay. We have lent them some money for their
present necessities but fear they will mutiny, unless some course be
speedily taken for their payment. This morning two regiments from
Worcester are come to be billeted here, and last night we received
Captain Charles Price and six others S(>nt here by the Earl of Stamford.
Many dangers are threatened us on the West part by the Welsh and
on the East by the Cavaliers. Siyned. Seal. [N. II., 91.]
John Peers to his fellow servant George Bayxes.
1642, November 2. Wc^stminster. — We cam.^ into Thames Moutli
Sunday after we set sail from Hull. My master (Mr. Pelliam) Avas
very well received in Parliament. The Houses think Sir elolin
(Hotham) is mad. They hear of all his carriages. I think ere long
he will be sent for . . . There is a great many soldiers in the City
.and trenches made about it. They took 2,900 nmskets at Lambeth
House on Saturday last and abundance of arms and money from those
who thev suppose to be naught. (See Commons Journals, ii. si;.'? )
[N. II., "91 b.]
The NORTHAilPTOXSHIRE CoiLMlTTEE tO WiLLI.VM LeNTHALL.
1642, November 4. Northampton. — Sending up 13 pri.«oners. (See
Commons' Journals, li. HlO.) Si(/nc<l ^o. Crew.>, Gil. Pykeringe,
liichard Sarawell, Ed. Harl)y. Seal. [N. XL, 92.]
The Parliament or England to the Kingdom of Scotland.
1642, November 7. — Declaration. (Printed in Lords Journals, v.
430.) Two copies. [^. XIX., 58, 59.]
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as
The CoMMissioNi:it-(ii:Ni;i!Ai. to the IIk.ii Constaiu.ks «>f the
Huiulrcds ill whicli the piirislics tlicri'in iiaiiied in Iiii(;kin,','liiim-
shirc arc situated.
1042, November 0. — Ordering them to hriii^ forthwith to Prince
Kupcrt's hea<l (imirters 1,000 twoj)cniiy louves, 4,0(K) weight of cheese,
')() tirkins of butter and 40 (juarters of oats and 10 (|uartL-r.s of old
beans. Copi/. [N. XIII., 103.]
The King to the Mayor of Exeter.
[1()42], The 18th year of our reign, November 0. Maidenhead. —
Warrant charging him in obedience to the Prochimation of the .same
date to apprclu-nd all persons raising levies tliere without the King's
consent. Copj/. [N. XII., 78.]
Ordinanck.
1642, November 0. — For punishing soldiers. (Printed in Cominrms'
Jonrnals, ii. 841.) Copy. [N. XIII., 104.]
Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont and Sir John Hippesley
to William Lenthall.
1G42, November 10. Uxbridgo. — (Identical iiuitatis mufanrlis with
the. letter of the same date, which is printed in Lords' Journals, v. 440,
to the Speaker of the House of Peers.) Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
The Kino's Answer.
{^nnieCi ubi supra.) Copy. [N. IX., 2,]
Sir CHRiSTOniER Wrat, Captain John Hotiiam and Thomas
Hatcher to [the Committee of Safety of the Kingdom].
1642, November 12. Northallerton. — " On Wednesday . . the
9th we -with our three troops and three companies of foot marched from
Tadcaster . . to hinder the relief that York could expect, both of
man and victuals, because we Avere certainly informed that divers York-
shire "•entlemen were gone to my Lord Newcastle to solicit him to
march with what power he could raise to York, and after he had cleared
the country, as they made themselves believe he would do, then to march
into Lincoln?hiie, and so to the King. The desire of preventing this
growing danger, so many troops being certainly raised and under con-
vict Recusants, made us resolve to try if a sudden venture upon them
might either dissipate or dissolve this their so hopeful a project, and
therefore leaving; all our foot at TopclifFe 18 miles from Darnton where
their horse lay, we with our three troops and 20 dragoons marched night
and day direct Iv towards them and upon Friday morning by daylight
came to Darnton. where Captain Pudsey's troop Avas drawn up at this
end of the town with intention to relieve my Lord Dunbar from our
troops, but meeting us at the town's end and thinking we had been
Captain Sare, another of his fellows, he came up directly to us, until he
found his error by our shooting bullets, which made him run too ftist
for an honourable retreat. We followed with what speed we could, but
thev were a great deal better horsemen, yet we got 10 prisoners Avith
their horses and pistols, and but for a large furze bush that hid him had
got the Captain too. Four or fi\-e troops that lay tliereabouts ran all
presently into Durham, thinking the plain country too hot for them,
upon Avhich Ave marched to Yarm, there to meet the gentlemen of the
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North Riding, in order to give them encouragement which, we hope,
hath done a great deal of good in those parts;, as they informed us, and
that by the countenance of our forces they should be al)le to raise a
considerable strength. From thence we came to Xtnthallertoii to
countenance the well affected gentlemen of Rielimondshire, ami they
tell us that our dispersing the Papists and being near to cherish the
good and awe the bad will bring in all that side of ihe country, so that we
intend to hover up and down in these j)arts a while, anil if it be possible
to hinder rhis pestilent growing mischief, which if it increase, then we
shall join all our forces together, and I hope make them run with a
rattle, for I belie\ e we shall be able to draw together 4,000 horse and
foot. We send you here cnclost'd some intercepted letters which lay
open their intentions, and certainly it would benefit the jiublic much, if
you would please they might V)e printed. At our first coming to North-
allerton we met with a Danish Ambassador, that lauded at Newcastle
some three days before, and was going to the King. We durst not
venture to stay him, although we thought it was not fairly done of him
to bring 6,000 arms for the King, and Colonel Cockran, tlie Scottisliman,
that had been soliciting there to bring over strangers, as appearetl by
his papers. The Colonel we have put in safe custody, and desire to
know what we shall do with him. We are certainly iuibrmed that the
highland men in Northumberland, that are tenants to my Lord
Northumberland and my Lord Gray, begin to get together and refuse
to obey any commands from my Lord Newcastle, and divers well affected
gentlemen of that county join witli them, to prevent which Sir AVilliam
Widdringtou is marched from Newcastle with some drakes to bring
ihem to obedience, but we hope the strength of the country and their
good cause will protect them. Some report these honest men have
possessed themselves of Alnwick Castle and that my Lord of Newcastle
is drawing some battering pieces thither." Original and Copij, the first
signed. [N. IL, 95.] Enclosed:
i. Sir Marmaduke Langdalk to Sik William Savile.
1642, November 9. Newcastle. — " We find my Lord of Newcastle
very unwilling to adventure his honour and reputation in York-
shire, until he be very well provided of soldiers anil officers,
whereof he is not yet sufficiently ... Of that force Avhich is
requisite for the work he intends he hath not as yet .'^,000 hor.se
and foot, few or no horses for carriage, yet he is getting lior.ses
and men every day, and this day hath positively set down to
begin his marcli upon Tuesday next. He hopes to raise as many
men in Yorkshire, as may increase his army to 10,000, with whicli
he hath some thought of marching soutlnvards, wlien he hatli
settled Y'orkshire. lie promises to guide us into Lincolnshire to
requite the kind visit of our neighbours Sir Christopher Wray
and Mr. Hatcher, by whose only means our miseries were brought
to this height. ]My Lord expects commanders every d.iy iroin
Holland, but if tliey come not he will keep his word for Tuesihiy
next to begin his march, v.hich he had begun .sooner, if the com-
manders had con.e. He hath plenty of arms and ammunition for
more than lie can tell what to do withal, insomuch as he must
be forced to have a greater guard than he intiMuled for the safety
thereof, yet I know he will not spare you either arms or ammu-
nition. Sir William Widdrington is raising men about Alnwick,
where he finds much resistance by the Earl of Northumberland's
and the Lord Cray's tenants. He took with him some hoi-se and
dragoons and this day two field pieces are gone to him. My
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Lord of Nowcnstle took tin's day :iii opportunity to see his
children a( IJottell Castle. It may he it was to bi; further in the
county and to be ricar the dnn;^er to prevent the risin;^ of the
county, whicli. as is reported, some; of tlie Ilij^hlanders in Tyne-
dale and Kisdale (Redcsdale) begin to get into small bodies and
dt'uy to be raised by any power from my Lord of" Newcastle.
There is some bodies raised in Scotland, but it is for France as
is alleged, but certainly they arc in these Northern counties much
infected with the hot zeal of Puritanism, and many of them that
were raised, upon second thoughts will not come to Newcastle.
The like stories Sir Timothy Fetherston tells us out of West-
moreland and Cumberland, alleging that the King hath got the
worse of the day and they will not go to be killed. The Par-
liament is far too nimble for the King in printing; the common
people believe the first story which takes impression in their
minds, and it cannot be beaten out. I believe my Lord of New-
castle hopes us to raise men in Yorkshire. I must confess it will
be an infinite vast charge and trouble to our county, yet seeing
our estates must be wasted, I had rather it were wasted by them
that will ruin our enemies than to feed our enemies with our
estates and save their own. We talk here much of the Queen's
coming over and there is almost every day some coming from her
and some from the King to her, and she sends many arms,
ammunition, and some money, but I fear her coming is uncertain.
There was an ambassador from the King of Denmark come upon
Monday last which brought much arms and ammunition and, as
is thought, 25,000/. in money, but he Avill not confess with money.
He is this day gone post towards the King. It is reported he
hath brought propositions to the King and Parliament where-
unto if the Parliament will not condescend he will send great
forces in the spring, to aid his Majesty, so we are like to feel
the miserable eflects of our own disagreement the next summer,
Avhich is like to make this kingdom the seat of war for all the
nations of Christendom, that as we were in part the first beginners
of the wars in Germany, so, I fear, they will all come to make an
end of it in this kingdom. We in Yorkshire should havt- some
happiness if we could make an end of the troubles and distrac-
tions of our county and so divert the war southward, that what-
soever foieign nations come they may be employed in the South
where the wellspring of our miseries began, and where there is
pillage enough to satisfy many armies." Two copies. [N. II.,
93, 94.]
ii. Sir Edward Osborne, Sie Marmaduke Laxgdale, Fra>'cis
TrxDALL and Richard Axdburgh to the Earl of Cumber-
land.
Same date and place. — Concerning the Earl of Newcastle's intended
march. When he is to enter the County some provision of bread
and other necessaries must be made at the confines. We believe
this may be safely done, his Lordship having ordered divers troops
of his forthwith to quarter on the ft-ontiers, which will sufficiently
secure them. Because there will be many urgent occasions for
money, which here we cannot get by any means, we entreat that
200/. at least be sent hither with all possible speed, without which
we must be bold to tell your Lordship that the service will very
much sufter and we so discouraged that we shall desire to quit
this employment. To-day his Lordship commanded us to send
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the enclosed declaration to York with his desire to your Lordship
that it may be printed with all speed and 500 books be presently-
sent him and as many more dispersed in Yorkshire as your Lord-
ship shall think lit. We are further moved by his Lordship that
all the saddlers in York may be presently and only employed in
making saddles for troopers, as light and short as can be, for
which his Lordship will give them ready money. Copy. (See
Commons' Journah, ii. 853.) [N. II., 94,]
John Bartuolomew% Mayor, to William Lkntiiall.
1642, November 12. Chichester. — Enclosing a Proclamation and
Petition. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 850.) Signed. Seal. [N. II.,
96.]
Several Persons almost all marksmen.
1G42, Novem1)er 12. — Certificate that some of thorn had seen Sir
John Digby at Stokedry daily since the 16th of Augu.st Uist. [N. XIII.,
105.]
The Parliament.
1642, November 15. — Order appointing Commissaries for valuing
horses. (Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 7.) Copy. [N. XIII.,
106.]
The Parliament.
Same date. — Order. The same as part of the last, viz., from '• in
all places within the City " to " not being delinquents." It is signed
" Jo. Browne Cleric : Parliament : " but does not appear in the Journals.
[N. XIII., 107.]
The Parliament.
1642, November 17. — Order for associating the Northern Counties
(Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. 854.) Draft or copy. [N. XIII.,
108.]
The Deputy Lieutenants op Gloucestershire to [William
Lkntiiall].
1642, November 18. Cirencester. — Complaining that Sir Kichard
Ducie, Sir Henry Frederick Thynn, Sir Robert Points, Thomas Veale,
and Humphrey Hooke by their disobeying tlieir commands and war-
rants much hinder the execution of the ordinance touching the IMilitia.
Sif/ned Eo. Cooke, Na. Stephens, Edw. Stephens, Joiin (leorges,
John Stephens. (See Cojnmons' Journals, ii. 867.) [N. II., 97.]
Dennis Wise, Mayor, and seven others to William Lkntu.vll.
1642, November 21. Gloucester. — We acknowledge your care in
the dispatch of our messeuner for providing ordinance and ammunition
which arrived in good condition. We have the greuter pari of two
rcf^iments quartered here mider Colonel Essex, and earnestly desin^
your assistance to furnish money for their pay. The receiver of money
and plate has received plate to the value of a1»out 15,000/. We therefore
entreat that order mny be taken for its speedy and saft- conveyance to
London. Signed. Seal. [N. II., 99.]
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Edwakd Hkjgons, Wilmam Cawlkv, uikI IIknky CmrTKV to
William Lentiiall.
[1642, November 21. Portsmouth.] — " On Tuesday liust, being the
15th of this mouth we called n\\ tlie inhabitants of the City of C'hichester
together there, to let them understand wlierefore we had fortified the
city, whicli was to defend ourselves from Ix-iiig plundered l)y the King's
army, and to know if they would all join with us to secure one another
from being destroyed by them. There was a general assent in it not
one contradicting but with several vows and protestations resolved to
live and die in it. Upon which agreement we went out of the Town
Hall where the meeting was. When we came into the street we per-
ceived some swords drawn at the Northgate of the city — where one of
the guns we had from Portsmouth was placed — which swords were
drawn against the gunner. We endeavoured to pacify tlie rage of the
people, but we could not, but they then overthrew the gun off from
his carriage and possessed themselves of him, and from thence they
went to the other parts of the city where the other guns were placed
and possessed themselves of them also. When tliis was done the
chiefest gentlemen in and about the city gave countenance to those
that did this. After this the same night came Sir John Morley, Mr.
Robert Anderson, Mr. William Wray, and Mr. Francis Shallett to the
Mayor and demanded of him that Sir John Morley and twenty other
o-entlemen of the town might watch that night. The Mayor was
unwilling to consent unto it but they pretending it was for the settling
of the town in quiet and to allay the fury of the common people, upon
this it was agreed that there should watch twenty of the gentlemen and
twenty of the citizens and that Sir John Morley should have the com-
mand of the gentlemen and Mr. Higgons of the citizens, and that the
keys of the city should be delivered to the Mayor. But when it came
to the setting of the watch, there were at the least 80 of the gentlemen
and near 50 of the meaner sort of people gathered together, and Mr.
Higgons demanding of Sir John Morley that theie might be but 20
<Tentlemeu watch and that the other should depart to their several houses
Sir John answered that it was not safe for him to speak and wished
him to be quiet and denied that any should be discharged. He then
o-ained the city keys into his hands and would not deliver them, but
said they should be kept for the King. Upon the first combustion in
the town there was a messenger dispatched to the High Sheriff to
acquaint him how the state of the city stood, and to desire him to
come thither and he should have free entrance. Upon this the Sheriff
made warrants to the several Trained Bauds that they should appear
within half a mile of the City aud aid him to go into it the next morn-
ino- at 9 o'clock, at whicli time the Sheriff accompanied with a hundred
horse met the Trained Bands and so marched into the city, where when
he came he commanded the Mayor to proclaim the [)roclamatiou of
pardon to all the County except Herbert Morley Esq. and Henry Chittey
Citizen. The Mayor refusing they forced him to go to the Cross, and
then the Sheriff commanded the Proclamation to be proclaimed. After
that was done he made search in divers well affected persons' houses for
arms and all they found they seized and took away aud put the Cora-
mission of Array in execution and displaced Captain Chittey and in his
place put Sir John Morley. Then Nicholas "Wolfe took the charge of
Captain Oglander's band and so settled the Commission of Array. To
countenance and attend the Sheriff in this action there was Sir William
Forde, Sir William Morley, who hath sent the Sheriff four horses com-
pletely furnished for war, Sir John Morley, Sir Edward Bishopp,
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Thomas Leedes, one of youv House, who is made Captain of the horse
for Arundel Rape — Sir Thomas Bowyer hath sent a horse — Robert
Anderson a lawyer, Nicholas Wolfe a .Justice of the Peace, Francis
Shallcit, William May, Thomas Gunter, who was a troop in Portsmouth
with Colonel Goring, John Apsley, William llishton, two of Mr. Robert
Heath's sons, Francis Pury, George Gunter, Philip King the Bishop's
brother, and John King the Bishop's son, and Edward Osborne with
divers others. They have seized the magazine whicii was for the
country as likewise ten barrels of powder Ave had from Portsmoutli by
order from the Parliament. Upon Wednesday we came to Portsmouth
and addressed ourselves to the Governor and the Committee makin<'-
them acquainted in what condition we were in and how the guns f.nd
powder which we had from the Governor were wrested from us. The
Governor being very sensible of the affront to the Parliament and to
himself and apprehending that if there were some expedition usetl in
the business it would be very feasible to regain the guns and powder,
so that it were done before the Sheriff couhl call in the country, and to
that purpose he despatched Captain Swanley and Captain Winnford
with seamen and landsmen upon the Thursday to effect that service but
it pleased God so to turn the wind that they could not gain the harbour
that night. The next day they gained the harbour, but before they
could come near the i)lace they intended to land the tide fell, so that thev
could get no further ttiat night than an island called Thorney. When
Captain Swanley found how contrary the wind had been to him he dis-
patched away his lieutenant with a trumpeter to demand the guns and
powder of the Mayor or any others that had the charge of tlicm at
Chichester. When the Lieutenant came there demanding where the
jNIayor Avas it was answered he was not to be spoken with and they told
him he must go to the Governor of the City, by which name the Sheriff
was stiled. He delivered his message ; the answer was that he had
a command from the king to detain the guns and powder to his use, and
until he had a command from the king to deliver them he would keep
them. With this answer the lieutenant returned to Captain Swanlcv,
informing him likewise how the city was up in arms, and that he coneeiveil
there were eight hundred or a thousand soldiers in the citv. Upon this
Captain Swanley and Captain Winnford took into consideration whetlier
it were fit for them being not above two hundred strong to venture
upon the city or no. In the close they resoh'ed the Governor of Ports-
mouth should be made acquainted with the proceedings, as likewise to
inform him what they heard the strength of the city was, which was
that they had near 100 horse and 1,000 foot. The Governor being
informed of these passages and knoAving of Avhat consequence Ports-
mouth is to the kingdom and Avhat a weakening it Avould be to the town
if he should lose either landsmen or seamen therefore gave directions
that the Captains and Iheir men should return back to Portsmouth.
The Sheriff, having intelligence that there was some forces coming
against himself from Portsmouth, made his Avarrants to all the country
near the city and commanded all men instantly to repaire to Chichester
upon pain of death or of being plundered, [)retending Prince Robert Ava.s
coming and that if he Avere not resisted they were all undone. Upon
this trick he gained the country to come into the city, Avhen- Avhen he
had them he locked the gates and set a strong guard at them «o that
they could not retire to their OAvn houses, but AAcre forced to abide in
the city. The" countrymen express they have no hearts to the service,
but they are kept in with hopes that there Avill forces come from the
king and it is given out the city shall be made a garrison. We hear
there are both foot and horse come from tlie king into the city, but we
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'ijivc no (•(•itiiin iiifonii.'itioii of the tnitii thereof. Divers houses are
ilireafened to be pluiulen.'J within and without the city, the Sheriff, being
ubi'tted by the f^cntlenien before iiiuncd, is extreme violent in the Com-
mission of Array. Tlicy have taken and imprisoned some men, and
liavc cast irons u[)on one and thrust him into the duufjcon. They set
two pistols to the Mayor's breast and offered him to take an oath, bat
what the contents of the oath is we know not." We disin- you to ac-
quaint the House of all that has befallen ns, and that Parliament will
take into consideration what this may grow to. J*osts<ript. — Captain
Chittey and Edward IJiggons were forced to fly to Portsmouth without
any money and the Sheriff will not suffer any goods to be brought out.
They desire that for the present they may have some moneys out of the
Contribution Money. (See Commons' Journals, ii. SOO.) Signed.
[N. II., 102.]
The King to the Sheriff of Oxfordshike.
1G42, November 23. Reading. — Warrant to him to qrder the
collectors in that County under the Act for raising 400,000/. to pay to
himself all monies they iiad or should collect under the same Act and to
keep them till further order. Copy. [N. XIII., 110.]
Sm John Hotiiaji to William Lenthall.
1642, November 25. Hull. — Concerning a great ship laden with
ammunition driven by stress of weather on the coast of Lincolnshire
and then into the Humber and detained by him till he receives orders
from Parliament, and suggesting that as the magazine at Hull had at
first but 300 barrels of powder, which was now much lessened, both by
their own consumption, and by sending to their neighbours by order of
Parliament — without which none had been sent except five barrels to
Manchester when they were in that extremity Avith Lord Strange —
they should agree Avith the merchant in London for 200 barrels of the
powder to be left at Hull, and also wdiatever match there was on board,
and wishing to know the price of the muskets on board. Postscript. —
" If you do not take some speedy course to send ilowu money to pay
this garrison and that in a good measure, all your affairs in the North is
like to break to pieces. 6,000/. for 3,000 will be gone before it can
arrive there." Seal. [N. II., 100.]
The Earl of ^Ianchester to Mr. Rouse.
1642, November 27. — Supporting the petition of the bearer against
Mr. Downhalle, the minister of St. Ives. (See Commons' Journals, ii.
S64.) Holoyraph. [N. II., 98.]
The House of Commons.
1649, November 28. — Order concerning Sheriffs nominated by the
King. ('Printed in Commons' Journals, ii. SG7.) Two Copies.
[N. XIIL, 109, 111.]
Edmund Prideaux to Jonx Briscoe, Postmaster of Barnet.
1642, November 29. London. — After referring to the order of the
House of Lords of Noveml>or 25 concerning the Post Office (Lords'
Journals, v. 459) — " I have thought fit to vindicate and assume the
liberty of carrying and recarrjing letters by way of Post, and have
undertaken the managing of the Inland Letter Office, for carrying the
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weekly letters in such course as hath been formerly used by the Post-
masters, and if you think fit to join me you shall receive such salary
as is now allowed you." (See Lords'" Jouraals, v. tSo.) Seal.
[N. II., 101.]
John Browne to the House of Commons.
[1642, end of November ?] — Suggesting a method for raising
supplies and forces for prosecuting the war — In the first place that all
counties, cities 8ec. should pay one shilling in the pound on their
annual rents — some regard being had to counties that had been
plundered — for maintaining the war and securing the counties from
being plundered, by quarterly payments by the tenant, or by the owner
if no tenant. Next that people may know their money goes for the
public good, and will benefit the county where their estate lies all
counties shall maintain a number of horse and foot proportionable to
their contribution. Kent for instance should raise and maintain 1,000
foot besiiles officers and three troops of horse containing about To to a
troop besides officers, such forces to be employed as follows ; — All the
foot and two of the troops shall be joined with the other counties'
forces to keep the body of an army on foot, and with the consent of
the general when the army of the adverse party shall fall upon that
county thev may retire into the same to preserve it, they knowing the
county best, as being chiefly raised out of it, and as for the third troop,
they may be kept in the county for these and other several employ-
ments — first to disarm all Malignants, for which purpose the Captain
of the troop should have a Commission as Justice of the Peace,
secondly to make sudden seizures on the estates of those who refuse to
pay the contribution and to cut off plunderers and raiders from the
adverse army, third the troop being -well exercised, would be able to
supply officers to all the light horse of the county, fourthly, the troop
continually moving about the county would learn the ways and
passages so well, that if an army Avere to come thither the meanest
could serve as guide. The regiment and 3 troops will be paid out of
the county contribution, which in Kent will amount to above 50,000/.,
and I am sure that less than 40,000/. will pay all the said forces, and
the residue will go towards the extraordinary expenses of the war.
The value of the rents must be given on oath, and Commissioners
appointed who will not for fear or favour undervalue estates. The
tenant must be authorised to deduct the contribution from his rent,
and tenants should be rated on the value of their stock, and also such
as are maltsters, brewers, shopkeepers &c. and all these must have
their estates valued, and pay five shillings per annum on every 100/.
and whereas I ha^^e heard that this Honoiu'able Assembly have made an
order to sequester all the Bishops' Delinquents' and Papists* rents, if
this be honestly be done, 1 am sure that out of them and the contribution
money they will not only be able to maintain thi' war, but to discharge
the sums for which the Public Faith is engaged. This business must
])ut in execution betimes. (Perhai)s the proposition referred to a
Committee on December 1, 1642. See Commons^ Journals, ii. 870.)
[N.IL, 184.]
Francis \Yken, Hiciiaud Lilbuknk, Thomas MH)Foni> and others
to the IIoiSK or Commons.
[1642, November. Duiham.] — Petition, stating that, whereas your
Petitioners are informed that the Houses have lately associated tlic
seven Northern Counties (See Comnwas' Journals, ii. 851), the enemy
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^rons >ti»)ii'i .111(1 (Irjiws iiciircr cvi-ry i\u\, ;iinl tliis (."ouiity is in tliiit
(Icsperatc mid (■\c<!eilin«jj danger tliiit, tli(! well idfccted iirc forced to fly
from their honscs, there not being any of the country forces now on
foot to j)rotect them, nor any visildc authority that will grant commis-
sions, and praying that the Parliament's Ordinance might lie immediately
sent down, and power given to grant commissions, and that in tin*
mean time they may have the protection of tlu; House for raising what
force they can, as their lives and liberties are in extreme danger by the
I*a()ists and ISIaligiiants now gathered together in Westmoieland, whom
tlicy daily expect will break in upon them. SifjnciJ. [X. XXII., 134.]
Many Citizens of London to the Housi-; oi- Co.m.moks.
[1642, December 1.] — Humble llenionstranee and Petition.
(Printed in King''s I'ajiiph/cts, E. 130, Xos. 7 and 26.) (See Commoiis'
Journals, ii. 870.) [N. XXII., 146.]
William Tyleu and John Brandlingi:, Bailiffs, to William
Lentiiall.
1642, December 1. Ij)swich. — Concerning Edward Dawtry, Scholar
of King's College Cambridge, who is accused of having spoken very
scandalous words against the Parliament, and v/hom they are sending
np to the Parliament. Seal. [N. IL, 103.] Enclosed:
i. 1642, November 30. — The Informations of William Dyer,
Matthias Bradford, and llalpli Hastone against the said Dawtrie,
[N. IL, 103.]
ii. A copy of very scandalous verses (about 120) written upon
torn papers found in his pocket. They begin : —
" What always hear ? always be vext ?
With the harsh railing of a five hours' text,
and end : —
" May Lentulus and all that cursed crew
Be broacht for blood by some such slaves thev slew."
[X. IL, 103.]
Philip Francis, Mayor, and John W^addon to Sir John Yodng.
1642, December 2. Plymouth. — We have several charges against
Mr. Trelawney. 1st that owing to his influence many refused to
subscribe to the Parliament ; 2nd that the Proclamation for the Com-
mission of Array being brought to this town he persuaded the Mayor
to publish it — though all the rest dissented from him — pressed the
custom of the town to publish such things the next market day after
the receipt and said that were he ^Mayor he would do it ; 3rd he
refused to lend any money to the Parliament ; 4th tlie m.oit part of his
favourites here are very averse to our proceedings, but we are very
confident — were he here — they would publicly declare their concealed
intentions. We are at present almost surrounded by the Cavaliers
under the command of Sir Ralph Hopton, Ashburnham, Shinning, and
others. Their rendez-vous is at Plympton three miles ofl', they came
there last night, and Colonel Ruthen with some 300 horse dared them
upon the sands to battle, but they durst not undertake it, so they
retreated to the town, where we mean, Grod willing, to spend the last
drop of our blood in this so just a quarrel. If Parliament think that
INIr. Trelawney shall have liberty to come amongst us in these times of our
distractions we shall submit ourselves to their judgements. We beseech
them to send money and munitions for our speedy relief. Signed. Seal.
[N. IL, 105.]
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Colonel Arthur Gooi>wik to William Lentiiall.
1642, Decembers. Wycombe. — Coucerning the stoppage of certain
waggons containing clothes linen and plate of the Earl of Carnarvon
and others " or rather, as the servants termed them, of my Lady, which
was under the more prevalent title, because here the feminine gender
is more worthy than the masculine, and indeed so I think for the most
part." (See Commons' Journals, ii. 875.) The phite is here all aent
you, " If you please to turh it into His Majesty's i>ictures and so
return it to the soldiers here I think they ^s ill fight with more courage
for His Majesty and Parliament." . . Great numbers come here from
different counties to help us, the danger only is of their falling off again
for want of money.
The want of some of the gentlemen of those counties, out of which
the honest country fellows come, is a great discouragement. Sea/. [X,
II., 106.]
Simon Knockes and Jamks Connor to the House of Commons.
1642, December 5. Dartmouth. — Concerning the voyage of the
Crescent from Dublin and the refusal of the Master to obey the
Captain's orders, for which see the latter's letter dated the 13th. Scaled
with Captain Plunketfs seal and in his hand , the writers beiny marhs-
wcn. [N. II., 107.]
Alexander Staplehill, Mayor, and IIoger Mattiikw to
WiLLiAJt Lenthall.
1642, December 5. Dartmouth. — Sir Ralph Hopton with an army
of 5,000 men is now drawing towards us, Plymouth being not feasible
for his entry. A Commission ol Army was sent forth by Sir Edmond
Fortescue — titling himself Higli Sheriff of this County — to all the parishes
hereabout to meet tomorrow at a place called INIadbury, but 10 mile
distant from us. What appearance he will find wi- know not, yet doubt
too many, in regard almost all the gentry in these parts are for the Com-
mission of Array, and begin to threaten the ruin of this poor town
which if taken from us will be of that disadvantage to the Cause of
Parliament both by land and sea as cannot be conceived, but by those
who have duly considered, besides the ruin of our trade and ships which
hath brought great benefit to the state, our liearty desires to ih*; ser-
vice. [We] by ourselves and friends sent above 1,700/. contribution.
We have again and again solicited our Deputy Lieutenants to send us
some speedy help of men and arms being of ourselves not able to arm
al)ove 300 men. . . . We beg that a speetly command come forth
for our relief both by land and sea. . . Yesterday here ariived from
Ireland Captain Plunkett in the \^Crescent'\ whom we find very willing
to assist us ; we humbly beseech that a command niiiy come for his
better encouiagement together with his company. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 884.) Sir/ned. Seal. [X. IL, 104'.]
The Parlia.mknt.
1642, D'3cember 7. — Order clearing persons proclr.imed tniitorn
by the King. (Printed in Lords' Jonnials, v. 478.) Cop;/. A note
states that this order is to api)ly to Sir (leoige Chudleigh, Sir John
Northcote, Sir. Samuel RoUe, and Sir Xicholas Martin. [X. XIII^
112.]
The House of Commons to [Ferdinando] Lorh FAiiiKA.x.
1642, December 8. — Letter directing him to allow all letters from
and to the Secretary of State cr the Chancellor of Scotland or the
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Council illicit" to and from Uh; Kin;; and also (licir letU-is to and fVoiu
the Scotx'ii Commissioners in London and also tlif incrcliants' packets
fn»m Kdinliur^jjli to Jjondon and back again to pass froely. (Sec
Coininonx^ J<mr)uils, ii. 9()2.) ^'<>P!/- [N. XII., 32.]
Sill Wir.MAM Lkwis, Sir Thomas .Tekvoisk and otliers, to William
Lkxtiiall.
1642, December 11. Portsmouth. — Intrenting the bouw; to respite
for the present the attendance of the nK^mbers for Southampton, as
they are of much use tliei'e. Sir/ nod. Seal. [N. \\., lOH.]
Dennis Wise, Mayor, Thomas Puuy and others to Viscoi'nt
Say and Sele, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.
1612, December 12. Gloucester. — Certifying that according to his
order they had delivered to Colonel Borrow tOAvard.s the raising of his
regiment in the Forest in plate subscribed the greater part of 1,1 Ou/.
and also paid out of the subscription money to Captain Hill above 300/.,
and for the maintenance of two regiments under Colonel Essex for
divers weeks 400/. per week, and also spent about 1,000/. for fortifica-
tions and ammunition for the defence of this place, and desiring him to
procure an ordinance for 500/. out of the subscription moneys of the
City and County for completing the fortifications and other preparations
for defence. (See Com7nonH' Journals, ii. 895.) Signed. Seal. [N.
II., 109.] ^
Captain Thomas Plunkett to the House of Commons.
1642, December 13. Dartmouth. — I was appointed Cajjtain of the
Crettcent by the Lord Justices and the Committee at Dublin, of whom I
had a commission, and withal a straight charge to go to the Bay of
Wexford, and there to wait for 8 sail of the rebels' vessels Avlaich
Avere to come out richly laden with butter, hides, tallow and wool, and
when it would blow that we could not ride there, we were to cross the
Channel to keep all aid and relief from them there or other such places
as the rebels did inhabit. The next day, afore I left Dublin, the wind
being north-west and the only wind to help out the rebels, I desired my
officers that Ave might lay otl' some 7 leagues to the southward that we
might perceive all the sail that came from Wexford, Tramore Bay and
Dungarvan. The Master and Gunner told me plainly they would go
home, and said that he hrxd the charge of the frigate, and that the
King had none left but the Crescent and the Lidia, and that he would
go home to discharge himself, and said in the presence of good people
that ray commission is not worth a tobacco pipe. Being between
Scilly and Landsend we met with an Irish bark came from Crookhaven,
laden with 2,000 hides besides some 22 pieces of frieze cloth. I manned
the said vessel with 6 men, desired them according [to] the terms of
my commission to go for Dublin, to which the master would not con-
descend, so we were furst (? forced) into this faithful town, and so
desires mv [ship] to remain till further order from you. (See Commons'
Journah, ii. 886.) Seal. [N. II., 110.]
Sir George Gresley, Sir John Gell, Thomas Gell and
Nathaniel Halloaves to William Lenthall.
1642, December 13. Derby. — We have at the present about 700 men
under Sir John Gell, but not all armed and not oncAveek's pay aforehand.
We have been lately pressed by my Lord Fairfax to send him some
forces, and by the Northamptonshire men to do the same by them.
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Also our neighbours in Nottingliamshire have desired help from
us against the Malignants there. We were and are willing to help
them ail to our power and are conlldeut we could have done it if Sir
John Cooke, one of the knights of the Shire, would have been forward
in it, but the truth is we have many Malignants in this County aud
men of great power with whom he is more conversant than with us,
and we considering the present occasion thought it re([uisite to put in
execution the Ordinance of Parliament for the Militia, that so we
might have in readiness in our garrison at Dei'by as many men as we
should part withal upon the forementioned occasions, for otherwise in
the absence of our men the Malignants would seize Derby and so undo
us aud the whole country, and then become masters of this and two
or three other neighbour counties, which yet by our small forces are
kept safe from them. To this purpose we drew warrants — one of
Avhich is inclosed — set our hands to them and desired Sir dohn Cooke
to join with us, but he absolutely refused, for what cause we know not
but believe it is his dislike of the business, and that this is a means to
displease the Commissioners of Array and some other Malignants with
whom he is very familiar. Other instances of his lukewarmness are
given, and the whole is submitted to the judgement of the House. (St'C
Cotmnons^ Journals, ii. 892.) Siffiied. Seal. [N. II., 111.]
Francis Pierrepoxt to his brother William Pierrepont.
1642, December 13. Nottingham. — Requesting that the persons
mentioned, who were arrested by Captain Charles White, one of the
captains appointed by the Earl of Essex, may be allowed to give bail.
(The names are gi\en in Commons' Journals, ii. 914.) Seal. [N. II.,
112.]
[Articles for the surrender of Winchester Castle.]
[1642, December 13.] — That the whole force now in the Castle be
forthwith brought forth into a field at the town's end near the Castle,
and that they leave their horse and arms behind them in the Castle.
That no violence or incivility be offered to the Commanders and
other Gentlemen and that they be preserved as fsir as in us lies from all
plundering and rioting.
That we represent to the Lord General, the Earl of Essex, the reasons
that the Lord Grandison and the rest allege why they should be returned
again to the king's army, having given up themselves and the CastU;
on these conditions. Signed " Grandison, Richard Willis, Ralph
Kebberne." Copy. [N. XX., 50.]
Sir Edward Ayscouhe, Thomas Grantham and William Ellis
to William Lenthall.
1G42, December 17. Lincoln. — " We have put the Propositions in
execution in this county in some places with very good success, but we
tind not all of the same oi)inion. We had an Order of both Houses of
Parliament to send Sir Anthony Irby and his Dragooners into Yorkshire
Avith all speed and to pay them out of the moneys raii^ed upon the
Propositions, and accordingly we sent out our warrants to the Treasurer,
but find them crossed by commands from the Earl of Lincoln who hath
an order from the Committee for the safety of the kingdom to receive
all moneys as well raised upon the Propositions as the 10,00(V., so as
by that order all the command.', you gave us for tlie security of this
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comitv arc inado frustrate, wliifli, if ever, rciniirf nur speeiiiest care
und resolution fur tlieir proscrvatioii. My Lord of Newcastle is in his
march towards us, and the Mulignants in the Counties of Kutlund,
Leic(!Stcr and Nottingham are raising both liorse and foot, and ours in
this county are very insolent, and have carried their horses out of this
county to bo employed against us, which doth much affright the jK-ople,
and call on us to raise the forces of the county, but if we be disabled to
receive any moneys the county of necessity must siitfcr, and be in
extreme danger by those forces, therefore we earnestly desire to know
your resolution herein. We extremely want ofiieers, and therefore we
have written to Captain Savile being in the county to stay here, promising
him to actpiaint you with the reason of his stay, assuring ourselves that
in this extreme danger you will not only give him leave to stay with us,
but send us more officers arms and ammunition, which you may send to
Boston with safetv." We earnestly desire you to send down with all
speed Lord Willoughby our Lord Lieutenant and his regiment of horse,
and that yon would command Sir Christopher Wray and Captain
Hatchea- to come with their troops. It is much desired by us and by
the county generally that Sir William Armyn should be sent down with
all speed. His presence will do much service in those parts where he
liveth and where of all parts it is most needful. (See CommGns'
Journals, \\.*i9i\.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 113.]
Captain John Hoth.\m to the Earl of Newcastle.
1G42, December 18. Cawood. — Stating there is a difference in hi^i
opinion between prisoners taken in their bouses, and taken in arms,
and offering to release as many prisoners as the Earl has released
without an exchange. Seal. [N. II., 114.]
The Same to [the Same.]
1642, December 19. Cawood. — After acknowledging his letter with
many compliments " I shall with confidence rely upon your word, and
wait upon your Lordship in any place or in any fashion that you iu
your judgement shall think fit, as to the condition we now stand in, and
not to bring suspicion upon it. I should humbly offer it thus, that if
you please to appoint some gentlemen of quality to meet and treat for
the ]>risoneis, I shall use the matter so as I will be the man on our side
and then either your Lordship may privately be there or appoint some
other place, for I have some odd people to please here." [N. II., 116.]
Thomas Toll to William Lenthall.
1642, December 19. King's Lynn. — Advising of the despatch of
four chests of plate the previous Friday to the Guildhall at London by
way of Cambridge, three of them raised at Lynn of the value of 1,102/.
7s. Id., the other out of the county, value 804/. Ss. \0d. It is 14 days
since I was at Norwich ; there had then come in in money and plate : —
In the City of Norwich
Out of the County in Plate -
Mr. Howlet received at Lynn
Mr. John Corey had then received
At Yarmouth
In Lvnn to this day -
£
s.
d.
0,000
;i,403
16
1
804
S
10
3,212
6
9
2,000
1,624
9
3
lG,04o
11
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I Lave stayed two horses of Sir John Burrell, a Lincolnshire knight,
who, as I ara informed, was very active in the Commission of Array
there, and there are also at Lynn 35 good horses Uiken from Papists
in the neighbourhood, about all which I desire instructions. Seal.
[N. II., 115.]
Anthony Nicoll to the Earl of Lincoln.
1G42, December 20. — (Written in pursuance of the order of the
House of Commons in Commons' Journals, ii. 894, where the substance
is given.) [N. IL, 117.]
Order for Associating Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex. Cambridgeshire,
Hertfordshire, and the City of Norwich.
[1642, December 20.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 5t>5, and
elsewhere, Avith some variations. In the printed copies Lord Grey of
Wark is designated as Major-General, but here Robert Earl of War-
wick.) [N. XIY., 168.]
The King to William Howard of Tandri<lge.
1642, December 21. Oxford. — Warrant authorising him to receive
contributions of money plate or other valuables from the well atfected
in the County of Surrey. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 949.) (Printed
in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 7, p. 12.) Copt/. [N. XII., 33.]
The Holtse op Commons to [Ferdinando] Lord Fairfax.
1642, December 23. — Thanking him for his services against the Earl
of Newcastle, stating that 20,000/. had been appointed for the payment
of his army, and approving of his billetting his soldiers on the country.
(See Commons' Journals, ii. 917.) Draft. [N. XII., 34.]
Articles for Neutrality in Cheshire.
1642, December 23.— (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 2. 100, where Mr.
Noiton should be Mr. Morton, Dasbury, Daresbury, and Stopford,
Stockford.) Copi/. [N. XIII., 1 13.]
The Eaul of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1642, December 24. — Desiring to know the pleasure of the House
with regard to the seventeen prisoners brought from Portsmoutli by the
Maidenhead, with list (probably) enclosed. (See Commons' Journals,
ii. 902.) Sifjned. Seal. [N. IL, 118; XIIL, 114.]
Pass to Siii William Sheffield.
1642, December 26.— To go to Kotteruam. [N. XIIL, 115.]
Captain John Hotham to [the Earl of Newc.vstle].
1642, December 27. Cawood. — '• Your free and noble expressions of
doing me so many great and real favours shall make me endeavour,
either to I'equite them or be extremely (hanklul lor them. The gentle-
man I wrote to is very sensible of those offices you were pleased to
promi.se, and will not I hope be wanting in anything that befits au
honest man or a good subject, but the businesH being of fo high con-
cernment as his good name and very being he deBires to have some timw
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to consider with liiinself before he can give a full and perfect answer,
nnd it shall be with all the convenient speed that is possible. In the
mean time he wished me to assure your Lordship, thai. whatso(;ver others
may whisper to his Majesty, it shall l)f' foun<l tlial In- hath none more
real and firm unto his person and service than he and his family will be,
and that he hopes that his Majesty conceives that what he hath done
was only to discharge the pul)lic trust imposed upon him and lu^t any
disafl'oction to his service. He likewise returns your Lordship many
thanks for your nobleness in not forgetting your old friend, as too many
in these troublesome times take occasion to do. I hope a little delay
can be no great prejudice to the business, but that you will be pleased
not to think that there is anything intended to his Majesty and the
Commonwealth by your Lordship's most humble servant." [N. IL,
119.]
Sir Richard Samwell, John Crewe, and Edward Harby to
William Lenthall.
1642, December 27. Northampton. — Mr. Francis Gray of Welling-
borough was seized the last night being one that hath not contributed
towards the defence of the kingdom and was supposed to nourish a
faction against the Parliament, of which now there is good proof, for
upon his apprehending the town rose in arms and killed two of our men.
More forces being sent presently from Northampton to suppress those
in arms Mr. Sawyer a Deputy Lieutenant and Captain for the town of
Northampton that went with them was shot in the neck and fell from
his horse, but we hear tliere is hope of his life. This so enraged the
soldiers against Mr. Gray, wlio — as they conceive — was the occasion of
this ill accident that befell their captain, that they generally declare
they will pull down the house where he is and kill him. We therefore
thought it fit — the tumult still continuing at Wellingborough — to remove
him from thence and desire that he may be kept in safe custody. (See
Commons' Journals, ii. 904.) Sif/ned. Seal. [N. IL, 120.]
Henry Nevill to the Inhabitants of Liddingxon, Stoke, and
BiSBROOKE.
1G42, December 28. Holt. — "I being your neighbour, and hearing
of the calamity that hath befallen Wellingborough, lately plundered by
the soldiers of Northampton and took all they could carry away I could
no less than give you notice of it, that you may provide to defend your-
selves. L'^pou Tuesday last they did it, and have declared themselves
that they are for these parts before they return." [N. II., 121.]
Francis Pierrepont to his brother William Pierrepont.
1642, December 28. — Interceding for the prisoners mentioned in his
letter of the 13th. Seal. [N. II., 122.]
John Ashe to William Lenthall.
1642, December 30. Freshford. — I forward these letters from
Ireland, from the Earl of Cork, one written by himself the other two
from the rebels of Limerick (two of which are those of Thomas White
and the Earl of Cork, dated September 21 and 30, a7ite, p. 63). The
reason I send them is that about the end of June upon the petition
of Mr. Latimer Sampson, Mr. Mounsell's brother-in-law, you ordered
that two Irishmen taken on suspicion at Minehead, named White
and Clansy should be kept in safe custody till the House ordered
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their enlargement, which was done to gain tlie release of the said Mr.
Mounsell. This order Judge Foster when on circuit respected and told the
gaoler tokeeptiiem in safe custody and advised them to labour with their
friends at Limerick for the release of ]Mr. Mounsell, it appearing that
one was a son and the other a kinsman to those that kept him in prison,
and that they were here employed as factors and agents for those and
others the principal rebels of Limerick. They tliereupon wrote to their
friends in Limerick by Thomas Moore, the bearer of this, Mr. ^Nloun-
sell's man, to obtain his release, but they also wrote to their friends in
London, and obtained through them an order for their enlargement
(See Com/nons' Journals, ii. 711), much beside mine and my friend's
expectation. This Mr. Mounsell now in miserable captivity is my
father's sister's son, and hath lost an estate in Ireland near the vahie of
10,000/., out of which he was to pay his brothers' and sisters' portions,
who are now all undone and live upon the charity of iheir friends. I
request therefore that you will issue an order for the apprehending
and imprisoning all those mentioned in Lord Cork's letter, and also
the said AVhite and Clansy in case they can be taken.
Postscript. — The bearer will present you with a certificate from the
Commissary of Munster, showing that he hath delivered into the store
house at Youghall 49 bari'els of his master's l)eef at the ]3rice of
56/. 55. Od. which money he could not get in Ireland. I therefore
request that he may receive the money from the officers appointed
for the service in Loudon. [N. II., 123.]
Colonel Arthuk Goodwin, Henry Bulsirode, Sir Rich.\rd
Ingoldsbt, Sir William Andreaves, Richard Sehjicant,
Thomas Tyrrill, and Sir Thomas Sanders to William
Lenthall.
1 642 [-3], January 2. Aylesbury. — Enclosing intercepted letters.
CSee Commons^ Journals, ii. 915.) "The Collectors of the Subsidy in
this county have received the like commands, which, as it is a violation of
an Act made this very Parliament corroborated by Proleslations since
published in his Majesty's name so it is in a more particular measure
pi'ejudicial to many of this county who have advanced the money
beforehand for the benefit of the kingdom, and are designed that
money to reimburse themselves. Wherein we humbly beseech some
course may be taken for the indemnity of ourselves, and of those of tliis
county who have been assisting herein." Sir/net. Seal. [X. II.,
125.] Enclosed :
i. The King to the High Sheriff of Suffolk.
1642, December 3. Oxford. — Warrant commanding him to take
into custody from the collectors for that County such portion of
the 400,000/. as was in their hands. Sif/n Manual. Signet.
[N. L, 6.]
ii. The King to John, Bishop of PETERuoKorGH.
[1642], in the 18th year of our reign, December 2S. Oxford. —
Warrant desiring him to collect and remit immediately to Oxford
his own 'J'enths, and the Tithes of iiis Diocese. Sign Manual.
Siynet.^ [N. IL, II.]
Captain John Hotham to [the Earl of Newcastle!.
lG42[-3], January 2. Cawood. — "Since I could not be so happy
as to attend you myself without a whole country's talking, a fitter mean
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could not Imvi; Ix'on found tliiin hy this noble f^cntli-in-in whom you will
find to d(!iil really and plaiidy and not like a pedant, and, my Lord, it
slrdl not need for to do otherwise, for with faith and honour to serve
(he Kinjf and the Coininonwealth is all our ambition, and to leave that
to posterity which our ancestors left us, an untainted name. We have
Ciesars and Solomons as highly deceived as yours, although our
Secretary Stockdale thinks he knows all as he directs all to our General.
1 shall not need to trouble your Lordship l>ut leave all th.-it to the
bearer, oidy bewail the unhappiness of these distractions, that hinders
from attending upon your Lorclship your most faithful hum'ole Kcrvant."
Seal. [N. II., 126.]
BuiAN 3I1DDI-KTON to Sm "William Siikikikld.
[|1(34.9_,3]^ January 3. — Acknowledging his note conveyed by
Mr. JJanks now a prisoner in Leeds. "There are not any vents
received nor are you to expect any — as I fear — this long time. The
payments towards His Majesty's army are great, York 12,000/.
besides assessments very heavy to poor tenants. P. I) . . . was
redeemed from imprisonment by payment 01' 100/. besides pluiidered at
T. by the other side. If God relieve not speedily, this country is
Avasted by plunderings, pillaging, robbing in the highways, and common
charges, so as you are not to expect moneys from hence, till these
storms be over." Seal. [N. II., 127.]
Peter Seale, Mayor, and John Bexger, Sheriff, of Southampton,
to William Lenthall.
l(j42[-3], January 3. Southampton. — Enclosing several proclama-
tions concerning which they ask directions. (See Commons' Journals,
ii. 915.) Signet. Seal. [N. II., 128.]
Captain Anthony Willoughby to the Paeliament.
1642r-3], January 5. His Majesty's fort near Galway. — Commending
the bearer William Boughton, who had been there about six months, and
];ad fijiven directions for some outworks lately made about the fort. He
will be able fully to inform yo)i of the situation of this fort and what
advantages may be taken against it, either bv the town or other enemies.
[N. IL,]29.]
to Henry Mulliner, Taylour, at his house over against
Magdalene College, Cambridge.
1642[-3j, January 7. York. [? Oxford.] — "Though it was our
men's misfortune to be so treacherously used at Winchester, yet to give
them their due, no men could show more gallantry then they did in
that action, for when they saw the enemy draw up so strong, being
all eno-aged Sir Richard Willis, Sir Jhon Smith — men of undaunted
resolution — with 18 : more stood, whilst my Lord Grandison with the
other forces made their retreat, and being thrice charged by entire
troops still bravely repulsed the enemy and broke them in Winchester ;
thev spoiled the Church to the value of 7,000/. and which haih not been
heard amongst heathen, they broke the leaden toaibs wherein the bones
of the Saxon Kings were kept for a great monument of Antiquity, and
with these they broke and defaced all the glass windows.
At Chichester they used the same perfidious treachery they had
formerly shown at Winchester, and notwithstanding Sir William
Waller who commanded in chief their forces — consisting of 2,500 hoi-se
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and foot — liacl subscribed these article?, thai the gentlemen com-
manders should go out of the town on horse back with their swords,
the common soldiers on foot, leaving their arms and colours behind
them undefaced — for they had burnt them at Winchester — yet wlen he
entered he obh^erved none of these, but presently seized upon all the
commanders as prisoners, and pillaged them of ever\ thinir : the only
thing the besieged wanted was powder, and the true" atiection of the
Townsmen who basely forsook them : the chiefest loss was the persons
of the Bishop and some of the chief gentlemen of the country, with mv
Lord Crawford's troop consisting of 40: and no more, the choicest meii
of that Troop being here, either actually imployed, or expecting imploy-
menr in the army : all the soldiers there were not above 300: too gr?at
a loss ; that same weeke some loOO of them came into Banbury, we
having 400 in the castle, but. upon Prince Rupert's approach on Friday
was seven night they left that place, stealing away in the night ; yet
we took one of their colours and 20 : pri'-.oners.
On Saturday last there fell in somi' 2,000 of them — out of Ciscister
(Cirencester) — into Sir John Byron's ({uarter at Burford whom he put
to the flight with 14 men, killed 20 : not granting quarter to anv. In
this night service Sir John got a noble scar in the face. The same
day the mint came hither with good store of money already coined, and
plate, his ISIajesty hath given his foot a week's pay.
On the Wedensday following the Aldermen come hither with their
nonsensical petition. His Majesty asked them how they could so
confidently secure him, who could not secure themselves : wise Alderman
Garret told the King that he had many times promised to secure their
religion, laws and liberties. Sir, said he, could we be but secure and
assured that your Majesty would do so, we should soon make an end
of this business; at which all the court blurted right out, the Gracious
King sweetly replying; I know not how to make you confide in me ;
you shall do well to believe those that lie least. The King would not
return his answer by them, but sent one Heme with it, who went in
coach with them, they promising his Majesty that Heme should read
it publickly at a Common Hall, because there hath been formerly such
art used to smother his Majesty's other gracious answers. Having
taken their leave of his Majesty as they came through the court de
(juard they ofPered the soldiers a piece. They answered bravely that
his Majesty suflei'cd them not to want money, yet if they had been
as bare as the Parliament soldiers are, till they gave a better testimonv
of their affection to his Majesty they scorned to take any Roundhead's
money in England. Which high piece of bravery pleased his Majesty
so well, that he hath sent to iufiuire who it was that made the answer
that so he may I'eward them. Then; is great hopes the prentices will
give up to his ^lajesty these 4. grand incendiaries that he hath pitched
upon. Either the last clause of denying his protection to the merchants
Avill work, or inevitable prove the ruin of all trade. It is a high strain
and of dangerous consequence, but no course must be left uuatteu'pted :
if this work not with the merchants nothing will. On Thursday there
came a prentice to the King with a copy of their petition, and of their
band of association ; now it begins to work like a Scottish prank. This
day Hampden's lieutenant-colonel was taken by a party of my Lord
N()rtham()ton's men who lie at Banbury. We hear that the man is a
gallant old soldier and an honest man, and that he was not unwillingh
taken, having given notice before that he intended to go that way to
London. That which confirms me is that now he is a prisoner only
in Sir Jacob Ashly his house, too honourable a lodging (or anv
traitor.
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The Invent nowes are expected from Scotland, there was a general
meeting of all the Estates there on Wediiesdiiy last, the result of
which will let us know how they intend to behave themselves in this
great business, whether the King's snperliitive goodness hath taught
them a new lesson of obedience, or whether they intend to return to
their old trade : one scurvy symptom of which is that it being put
to vote at tho council table, whether his Majesty's answer with the
Parliament's incentive to rebellion by desiring their brotherly assistance
should bo printed together and read in all churches — being the only
favour his Majesty desired— it was carried for the King but by one
voice, so prevalent belike amongst them is the Parliament's golden
rhetoric. But 1 hope though all the traitors there were devils — I am
sure they are not far from it except they mend their manners — there
will still be found in that kingdom so many loyal hearts as will make
them eat their bread in order. In this vote Argyle and Chancellor
Loudoun showed themselves plainly against the King ; I could name
a third as pernicious as either though he tliinks he walks in the clouds.
The Scots Commissioners are now here with his Majesty, one of them,
my Lord Lothian is going in an embassy to France sent by the
kingdom, and is here now expecting his Majesty's approbation. I
think the King will not be very difficult in the suite, as glad to be rid
of him.
I have not need to write London news, though our intelligence even
of their actions is not inferior to yours. The rencontre betwixt my
Lord Say and Northumberland, his resolute answei-, and the other's
pressin"- to have him called to the bar — which he could not effect —
together with the vast sum of 600/. — 3 : by Kimbolton, 2 : by Brooke,
and one by old Say — subscribed by the Lords — for as for Kochester
his 5,000/. is all one as if he had subscribed 50 : beeng able to pay
neither — I know is as old with you as that my Lady Essex hath
brought my Lord a young heir. When his Majesty read the first news
of it, In troth, said his Majesty, I think he is no more the father of it
than I am, and, Gentlemen here I clear myself of it before you all.
On Wednesday last as old Say went to the House the prentices came
flocking about him for an accommodation ; Gentlemen, says he, this is
not the way. God, my Lord, said they, this was the way, and this
shall be the way.
Yesterday the Prince marched from hence with 5 regiments of horse,
2 of dragouners to Burford where he was to joine with the Marquess of
Hertford his forces — consisting of 600 : horse, 250 : dragouners, and
1,500 : foot. The design is for Ciscister (Cirencester), with God's
blessing. I question not the success, if the rogues run not before we
come, they have in the towne 2,000 men and 3 piece cf cannon. Do
but think what a case I am in, my horse being lame.
I got Mr. Baly created doctor, but made him promise 5/. for books
to our library.
Pail not to send every Aveek, for now we shall have daily store of
action. Oxford and Keading are so strongly fortified that we should
not be afraid of Essex' whole army before either place. Yesternight a
number of the chief gentlemen of Her[t]fordshire presented to his
Majesty a brave petition for his Majesty's assistance and protection
against all seditious schismatical rebels which the king accepted most
graciously and hath returned a brave answer.
I hope the high sheriff brings both along with him, as he doth the
London petition, and his Majesty's answer together with my Lord
Digby his brave apology." [N. II., 132.]
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Sir Gilbert Gerrard, Governor of Brill, to the High Constables
OF COTTESLOE lIuNDRED.
1642 [-3], January 7 and 8.--Warrants, the fiist requirini; them to
summon the Trained Bands and all able-bodied men to appear with such
arms as they can provide at Brill on Wednesday next, the second
requii-ing them to have 100 men there on Thursday next with spades
and pickaxes, or to provide payment at lOd. a day for every man short.
[N. XIIL, 116.]
Humphrey Ditton, Mayor, to Michael Oldsworth.
1642[-3], January 8, Salisbury.— Narrating the escape of Mr.
Wroughton from the gaol by means of eight or nine soldiers part of a
body that were passing through to Exeter to he under the command of
Colonel Northcoat. Seal. [X. II,, 130.]
Captain John* Hotha^m to [the Earl of Newcastle].
1612[-3], January 9. Cawood. — "You may if you please peruse this
inclosed Copy, and by it perceive what is already done, an other to that
purpose went from an other place. I hope no just nor honest man can
dislike it for he that desires not a good peace deserves ill of this poor
country that hath given him his subsistence. My Lord, there is no
man that hath any reasonable share in the connnonwoaltli can desire
that either side should be absolute conquerers, for it will be then as it
was betwixt Caesar and Pompey whosoever had the better the Koman
Liberty was sure to have the worse. I honour the king as much as
any and love the Parliament, but do not desire to see either al)solute
conquerors, it is too great a temptation to courses of will and violence.
My Lord, there is one thing more, which I fear much, that if the
honorai)le endeavours of such powerful men as yourself do not take
place for a happy peace the necessitous people of the whole kingdom
Avill presently rise in mighty numbers and whosoever they pretend for
at first, within a while they will set up for themselves, to the utter
ruin of all the nobility and gentry of the kingdome. I speak not this
merely at random, the west part of this county afibrds mighty numbers
of them, which I am very conlident you will see necessitied and urged
to rise in far greater bodies than these. The armies that are already
gathered here, necessity teaches to seek a subsistence, and if this
unruly rout have once cast the rider, it will run like wildfire in the
examplf through all the counties of England. I shall humbly desire
your pardon for this great digression, and for my overweening to propose
these things to a judgment so much greater than mine, but your
Lordship's favours as they have obliged so they have imboldened
Your most faithfull affectionate servant." [N. II., 131.1
Sir Gilbert Pykeringe and .'^ir Edward ILvRTorp to .
1642[-3], January O.—AVhen Lord Grey demanded of Mr. Nevil of
Holt that all those in his house wlio had taken up arms should be
delivered up, he proposed that his Lordship should permit tlie gentlemen
to leave the house that the men who were there might light it out, and
also said that " he believed the force V)rought against him to be such
that he was ill able to resist. Notwithstanding rather than yield to
dishonourable propositions he would make his liouse his grave, and
therein give an example to the rest of the gentlemen of that county
to stand out hi defence of their liberty." [N. XIIL, 117.]
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'I'lio House ok Commons to SicvicuAr, Countiks.
[1612-3, .Iniiuary 10.] — Onlcriii;; tli(!iii (o ;^»'t in iirid sornl to Lonrloii
the nrreai's of the lOO.OOO/. and the I'oll-moiiey. (See Commons^
Journals, ii. J)2().) Draff. [X. XII., 36. |
Cohtiu'l Airniuu CioonwiN, Sir Rkiiauu iNGor.D.snv, TiroM \> TvRRir.r,,
and RiCHAKi) Skrjkant to liuLsruoiiK Wiiitklocki: and liicitARD
WiNVVOOD.
lG42[-3], January 11. Aylesbury. — Concerning the attempt hy
Prince Rupert on Cirencester, and the 100/. .seized by them due from
Mr. Henley to Mr. Coker, and enclosing two warr.int.s of Sir Gilbert
Garratt, Governor of Brill. (Printed in Grey, iii, 396.) Sif/ncd.
Seat. [N. n., 133.]
Captain Richard Lee to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], January 11. Upnor Castle. — Enclosing by the Mayor's
desire a Proclamation, and desii ing the House's pleasure whether it
should be proclaimed or not. [N. II., 134.]
The Parliament to the Kixg.
1642[-3], January 12. — Petition against adjourning the Term to
Oxford. (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 54S, and in Rushworth,
iii. 2. 146.) Draft and copij. [N. XTI., 35, 39.]
Richard Beacox, Fra>xis Goodere, William Ellis, and
Doctor George Seatox.
1642[-3], January 12. — Examinations concerning the Hertfordshire
Petition to the King. (See Commons'' Journals, ii. 928.) [X. XIII.,
119.]
Colonel William Strode to John Pym and William Strode.
1642[-3], January 13, 11 at night. Tavistock. — (To the same effect
and in parts in the same woixls as the next letter). Seal. [N. II., 135.]
Francis Buller, Colonel Williasi Strode, and Johx Pyxe to the
Earl of Stamford.
Same date and place. — " We have now opened our desired way
— New Bridge — mto Cornwall and have entered that country with our
forces and persons this afternoon, a work of some difficulty by reason
of the arch that was liroken down, and the strong guards and works
against us, which we obtained by parsing a party of dragoons and horse
by a ford and facing and playing ujwn them with our foot till they were
both ready to fall on together v.hieh they did very bravely, killed two
of them, forced Captain Hartgill into the river, where he was drowned,
and took 41 prisoners, whereof Lieutenant Greenway was the principal
man, besides 40 horses and 50 muskets at least The bridge
•we have made good with some of our foot and returned to this place,
whence to-morrow we intend to march on New Bridge into Cornwall to
Cargieen with all our forces — except Major Worth's company which we
leave to guard that bridge and this town — to join with Colonel Ruthen
for Saltash or what else he shall appoint. We find our soldiers very
stout and prompt to fight and had we your Lordship's ]iresence we
should think no work in Cornwall too bard for us to do. We had only
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one man shot in the arm and hope [he] will !«oon be cured." Signed.
Seal. In the Margin ; " I am now, by God's assistance, on my march
and hope to be with the van of my army to-morrow nij^ht. In the
mean I shall not be wanting witli my best industry to accomplish this
good work, and so I send vou this letter to confirm my hopes.
Stanforde." [N. II., 136.]
Sir Christopher Yelvektox, Sir Gilbert Pykkri.nge, John
Crewe and Kichard Knightj.ey to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], January 14. Northampton. — "My Lord Spencer nmstercd
and trained to-day one-half of this county here. . . . Tlie Trained
Bands made a full appearance and were very well armed." The
volunteers were of two sorts, .some armed to the number of about 550,
others unarmed, who expressed great affection to tlie service. These
were not numbered, but were thought to be many more than the others.
We go to-morrow to Kettering and the next day to Ouadle. Signed.
Seal. [^. II., 137.]
John Hockew'ill and others to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], January 14. Exeter. — Stating that their late disburse-
ments on fortifications, ammunition and soldiers' pay had far exceeded
the 300/. allowed them, that they had raised and expended over 3,000/.
by way of rate, and that their charges still continue, and therefore
petitioning that the subscriptions of the inhabitants on the Propositions
be allotted for these services. (See Cominons' Jouryials, ii. 93 1.) Signed.
Seal. [N. II., 138.]
Colonel Arthur Goodwin, Henry Bulstrode and Thomas Ttrrill
to the Earl ok Essex.
1642[-3], January 14. Aylesbury. — Explaining that Serjeant-Major
BroAvne had seized Sir William Drai<e's horses, not knowing that he had
a protection from the Speaker, and that they had been sent back.
(See Commons'' Journals, ii. 020, 921.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 139.]
Captain John Hotiiam to [the Earl of Newcastle].
1642[-3], January 15. Cawood. — '* I have not yet heard from
London since the letter went, but expect it every hour. I doubt not
but there may come very good fruits of it and the continued endeavours
of such men as desire peace with the King's honour and the public
security, and that I hope to see effected through all opposition. , .
You are now great in power with his Majesty, and your advice will
sway much, which if you please to make use of to him incline to peace
the "whole kingdom wouhl be obliged to you, and for the greatness of
the work it is the more honour if it be effected, and he that begins well
hath half done ; nothing is so hard as it seems at first. The propositions
for peace go on fast, and I hope the jugglers will be deceived, although
I believe cunning enough on all sides. For my part, if 1 can serv»' the
King and the commonwealth, as a gentleman should do, and he esteemed
worthy your Lordship's friendship, it is all 1 expect, and 1 shall think it
honour enough. I hear of two converts in the Parliament, llollis and
Pieirepont. Our genei'al here thinks you raise men as the sand, and
the King of Denmark in a string. It was not like your business at
Sheriff Hutton should thrive better, being conducted by three such
cavaliers; ycu will find more such among my countrymen. Our
senators here think of saving themselves, as you may well see, we are
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now so quiet. For tlic wi.shffs of those f^outlemfTi to nio, I tlmnk God, T
never thought them vuhiahlo ; if" J had, I couhl have liad thoni clicap
enough. . . . You are he, that I sot my rent on as my nohle friend,
ami you shall command me, for I kno^- nothing will eoTne from you but
of honour, aiul you shall never find more truth and giatifude in any
that you have obliged than in your most aflectionatf; humble servant."
[N. 11., 140.J
Sir Hugh Cholmeley to William Lkntiiall.
lG42[-3], January IG. Gisbrough, — You have heard of my
drawing some forces to Malton, and the defeat they gave the Earl of
Newport's ti'oops. " Upon information that Colonel Strickland and
Colonel Slingsby were marched to Gisbrough, the principal town in
Cleveland, with some troops of horse, and that they cailed together the
Trained Bands of those parts and had summoned Whitby a sea town
sixteen miles from that place to receive a garrison. Sir iSIattbew
Boynton being come to me to Malton with two troops of dragooners, I
joined to them one more of mine, one hundred and thirty foot and my
own troop of horse, and — leaving a garrison in Malton — with these we
marched unto Cleveland, and this day purposing to assault the enemy
who laid in Gisbrough — as Ave are informed — with four hundred foot and
a hundred hoi'se, they were so confident of their strength as they
advanced a mile out of the town to encounter us, and placed their
musketiers under hedges in places of advantage. But after two hours'
skirmish we beat them, first from the hedges and then out of the town
of which we are now possessed. We have taken above one hundred
and twenty prisoners, amongst which Colonel Slingsby and twelve
Frenchmen that were troopers ; — and praised be God — we have not lost a
man nor but two wounded with cuts in the head. I have this night
information from Captain Bushell — who I left to command the garrison
at Malton — that he hath intelligence the enemy with new forces from
Y''ork intends suddenly to assault that place, so that I fear I shall be
draAvn from hence before this country be well settled or my men
refreshed. I have now near eighty horse and a troop of dragoones one
hundred and thirty foot with me newly raised here, besides the garrisons
at Scarbrough and Malton. Y^'ou will judge these forces must needs
require an expense of money. I have drawn what I can from the
country, and if supply come not speedily from you, all will dissolve
instantly. I have received two hundred pounds of my brother's rents,
which I desire may be speedily repaid. I hope my diligence and other
carriage in these affairs will shew my former actions did never deserve
those representations of them which were in print, nor any belief of
them. Bui as nothing can divert me from serving the Parliament with
all fidelity Avhiles I am in their employment yet I profess it grieves my
heart to see how these calamities increase and how I am forced to draw
my sword not onely against my countrymen but many near friends and
allies some of which 1 know both to be well affected in religion and
lovers of their liberties. And therefore I most humbly beseech the
House that they will be pleased to lay hold of all occasions that may
jn-oduce an accommodation between the King and Parliament, as that the
circumstance of time may be considered when his ^Majesty began to
withdraw himself at so great a distance from the Parliament and what
person may be conceived to have the greatest power and interest to
persuade him to condescend to such propositions as may conduce best to
the quieting of these troubles, and if our religion be but firmly settled
whether it be not better to let go some things that in right belong to
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the subject then by insisting upon tliem have the king and so great a
party in the kingdom so unsatisfied as it must produce a civil war."
(See Commons' Journals, ii. 938.) [N. II,, 141.]
Sir William Spring and others to William Lenthall.
1642 [-3], January 17. Bury St. Edmunds.— (The effect appears
from Commons' Journals, ii. 934). Signed. Seal. [N. II., 142.]
The King to the Master and Wardens ok the Company of
Watermen.
1642[-3], January 18. Oxford.— Warrant ordering them to assemble
all the Members. Freemen, and Apprentices of the Company at their
Common Hall and to read to them the Petition lately received from the
City of London with the King's Answer, and his hotter to the Sheriffs
and the Masters and Wardens of the several Companies. Sifjn-Manual
Signet. [N. I., 7.] (N. I., 8, and 9, are warrants of the same date,
identical mutatis mutandis with this, addressed to the Master and
Wardens of the Barber-Surgeons' and Carpenters' Companies
respectively.)
Sir EnwARD Harixgton, Evers Armine, Christopher Browne,
Robert Horsman, and John Osborne to William Lenthall.
[1642-3, January, after 19th. Rutland.] — Enclosing two intercepted
letters to show why they had not as yet returned estreats upon the
payment of the great tax of 400,000/. fearing that it might be diverted
and misemployed, and desiring the directions of the House, as they
feared some of the collectors might be prevailed to part with their col-
lected moneys upon the said letters. Signed. Seal. [N". VIII., 131.]
Probably Enclosed :
W. Bodenham, Sheriff of Rutland, to Shields.
1642[-3], January 19. Pyalh — Warrant ordering him by virtue of
the King's letter, whereof a cojjy is enclosed, to pay over to
himself all sums collected by him on account of the subsidy of
400,000/. or other sums lately raised in the County, Signed.
(The enclosed letter is in the same terms as that to the Sheriff
of Suffolk, enclosed in Colonel Goodwin's of the 2nd instant )
[N. II., 143.]
Sir Thomas Wrothe to John Ptm.
1642 [-3], January 20. Plymouth.— " The Earl of Stamford hath
been all this week at Plymouth, in which time he hath been very active
and industrious in viewing (he works and fortifications of this town,
giving and sending of orders and dispatches to his forces in several
parts of this county, Cornwall, and Somerset. Ho hath also passed the
river here to Salt Ash and INIillbrooke, two towns v/hich the enemy
hath lately been possessed of, and in which are now two garrisons of ours
placed. He hath been at the house of one Mr. Edgecombe, called
Mount Edgecombe . . who is a great IMalignant and sides with the
Hoptonians, There are many marks of tlie battery of our ordnance
upon the said house as are also in the town of Salt Ash, ])ut littU' hurt
is done to either . . . Mount Edgecombe is thought to be so con-
sideral)le for fortification, and to annoy tho.se that t^hall attempt this
town that there is a guard of musketeers protects it and some works
are intended speedily to be made there to make it more defensible. Near
unto this is a strong and impregnable island called St. Nicholas' island
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cnmmitto(l to tlio trust and caro of Colonel Carcw, is weil ^^imnlod l)Oth
with imislci;t(;eis and onlnancc, and of tliis my Loid (if-norai did like-
wise take a view, and in all these places 1 attended on him. Coneerninj^
the strenj^th of this town 1 must assure you that it is so fortitied hoth
by natural situation and industry and art of men, that it is not inferioi-
in my opinion to any fort in this kingdom ; and there is at this time
great store of ships lying in the harbour Happily 1 have
given you some content in the preceding relation, but I must desire you
to take it as a preparation . . to digest the secpael. . . . Alter the
enemy had forsaken Saltash and Lanisdon, it was conceived they would
draw towards Peiidennis Castle for their refuge and safety. Whereupon
our [forces] had order to bend and march that way, and accordiugly
were quartered at a town in Cornwall, between 8 and 10 miles from
Saltash called Liskeard, the enemy being within li miles of the same.
Yesterday in the morning, our forces .... marched towards the
enemy, all the way being narrow and very dirty lanes, and, as it appears,
had neither the help ol guides nor scouts, so that on a sudden after
their march of 3 miles they fell into an ambusii of great disadvantage unto
them, which the enemy had laid in a thick wood of a park of my
Lord Mohun's joining to the way. As our forces marched beside a
dangerous bog and a very high hill and the enemy in number treble
beyond ours besides their ordnance, which we wanted, and 1 fear
encouraged by some intelligence of the height of our strength ; having
all these advantages, the enemy charged furiously upon our forces, and
they as magnanimously resaluted them, but in a short time the courage
of our forces was abated, and surprised with such a panic ft-ar that both
our hoise and foot were suddenly routed, and every man divided and
dispersed, and ran and rode as fast as fear could carry them towards
Saltash. The enemy pursued them eagerly, and in this chase got no
small number of our arms, which the fugitives let fall in their flight, and
the commanders as well as others tried the goodness of their horses in
this chase. Four choice pieces of ordnance we have lost ; what number
of men is not yet certainly known, but I doubt not a few are taken
prisoners ; yet it ia thought there are but three or four slain. Had our
forces delayed this enterprise one day' longer, four good pieces of
ordnance, which came yesterday too late, with more soldiers had come
up to them, and then I am confident that through God's assistance and
good advice we had had a glorious victory on the Ploptonian rebels.
But the late good success against these wicked ones made some chief
commanders depenil too much upon the arm of flesh, one cause of the
miscarriage of this rash undertaking. Besides this attempt was not only
without but against the order of my Lord General. Last of all, and not
the least but the greatest of all, I doubt we have not been thankful
enough for the late and former deliverances, and therefore God did in
this action withdraw himself from our assistance. I doubt that one man
of note is either slain or taken prisoner, for we yet miss him. His name
is Sir Silston Calmady Postscript. — Your son is now
here very well, and so I hope is my brother . . . We are net so
dejected, but we are preparing to pursue our enemies with as much
courage and power, both by sea and land, as ever." [N. IL, 144.]
John Wogan to Richard Aldworth, Mayor of Bristol.
1642[-3], January 20. Wiston. — The desperate condition of this
county requires me to apply to you for its relief. " The Malignant
parties . . are. already come so near unto our doors, that they have
already plundered the estate of Captain Gunter in the very heart of our
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county, and driven away all his cattle by nifjht under the conduct of
one Captain Henry Crowe of the county of Carmarthen, which injurious
outrage we Icnow that county would never have dared to attempt against
us, but that it is put on by a stronger liand than its own. . . . We
have certain intelligence that my Lord Herbert of Ilagland witii the
Earl of Carbcry are suddenly raising a force of 8,000 men to make a
strong invasion u|)on us, under all which we are like to suffer.
I beseech you to be a mean^;, both by yourself and by moving the chief
commanders ... in your noble city that present supplies may be
sent us fro-n your parts. If Ave had but 2./XK) or 3,000 foot "and
draggoneers to what we have, we wouhl not only drive them out
of our country, but make them glad to sit down in their own. It is
most requisite that 300 or 400 be instantly sent us, that we may make a
defensive business of it till stronger supplies come. It is not our
livelihood they aim at, so much as their surprise of our haven of Milford
. . . whereby a door may be opened to receive foreign forces to
j)rejudice the troubled stale more than themselves can." Postscript. —
Desiring that a copy may be sent to the Parliament. [N. II„ 145.]
Henry Bulstuode, Tiiom.vs Tyruill, and Richakd Grenvh.e to
Richard Winwood and Bulstrode Wiiitelocke.
1642 [-3], January 20. Aylesbury. — Concerning 100/. paid iu by
Sir Heneage Proby, and 1,000/. due from Sir Thomas Saunders.
(Printed in Grey, iii. 379.) (See Commons' Journals, ii. 944.) [N. II.,
146.]
Kenelm Smyth.
1642[-3], Januaiy 21. Northampton. — Information, describing the
})reparations for the defence of the house of Mr. Nevil of Holt, and of
the adjoining church and steeple. [N. XIII., 118.]
The King to the Queen.
[1642-3], January 23 — February 2. Oxford. — Acknowledging her
letters of Dccenil)er 29th and January 9th, and descril)ing how he
" was persecuted concerning places." A fragment in cipher is " con-
t h e Dutch treat(y)
cerning 45: 31: 7: 4: 132: 300: I will answer thee in thy own
words. Je le remetteray a vous respondre per houchcy (Printed
in King's Vamphlets, E. 102. No. 0, p. 74.) Copy. [N. XII., 73.]
Peter Seale, Mayor, and eight others to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], January 24. Southampton. — Desiring repayment of 2,000/.
.ndvunced by the town for paying the soldiers, (See Commons Journals,
ii. 915) and requesting that the members might be allowed to come
down, as their presence would be useful in many ways. Siyncd. Heal.
[N. II. 147.]
Thomas Hilman and 15 others to William Lkntiiall.
l()42[-3]. January 28. Colcraine. — Expres.sing their gratitude to the
Parliament for bestowing on them .oOO/.'s worth of wlieaf ami pease,
whereof 400/. 's worth had already arrived, and for granting a collection
for them in London and its suburbs, and also con)i)laining of the
conduct of Cai^tain Thomas Cliureh, sent by them with Captain .Miehael
Beresford and Mr. Grilliu llarverd to negotiate their affairs in England
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wlu) liiul fradiiccd liis two colloapucs, and diHclainiiti;; his further inter-
iiKMldling in their alfairs. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 47.) Original
and Copy. [N. III., 113 ; II., 148.]
Alexander Bench, Rogeu Tweedy and I'hinea.s Pett to the
Commissioners of the Navy.
1642[-3], January 31. Woolwich. — Desiring that 20 caulkers be
sent, stating the Convcrtine and Bonadventure wore ready to take
in victuals, and concerning other naval matters. Signed. [N. II., 151.]
Siu GiLiJEKT Pykeuinge, John Ckewe, EinvAUD Hauby and
Edwahd Fak.mer to William Lentiiall.
l642[-3], January 31, Northampton. — Sending up Mr. Henry
Nevill and others named in Conimous' Journals, ii. 953, the first of
whom had fortified his house against the Parliament, and the others
were there with him. Signed. Seal. [N. II., 152.]
Sir William Brereton to John Pym.
1642[-3], February 4. Nantwich. — "Our enraged enemy lay in
wait and had prepared an ambuscade for our destruction, but the Lord
was pleased to watch over ns, and to deliver 100 of them into our hands,
both men horses and many arms, amongst which there were three or
four captains and divers other considerable prisoners, who do much
increase the burden of our care how to dispose of them, seeing we have
no place of strength Avhereunto to retreat, nor where to dispose of them,
save only in the Xantwich, which we are about to fortify. We find
and hear every day of more and more ol their slain and wounded men."
Complaining that two of his best horses with their saddles and pistols,
500 or 600 of his sheep at Chester and many horses had been
seized, his house at Chester plundered, and divers of his goods
conveyed away and feather beds sold for 20s. apiece. " There are four
independent troops here, Mr. Booth's, Mr. JNIainwaring's, jNIr, Duckin-
fleld's, and Captain Edwardes'. I am in want of some 20 pair of pistols,
which if they were supplied I hope I should make my troop near 100.
I beseech that Sir John Corbett and Sir Thomas Midleton be sent
speedily into Shropshire and Derbyshire to raise some regiments there,
to hinder their forces from being employed against us here in this
county." Seal. [N. XL, 154.]
The Earl of Stamford and others to the Committee of Lords
AND Commons for the safety of the Kingdom.
1642[-3], February 6. Plymouth. — Commending the bearer, Mr.
Moses Goodyer, and referring them to him for information of the state
of the town and country. Signed. [N. II., 155.]
Theophilus Philo-brittanicus to .
[1642-3, February 9.] — " Noble Sir, since your departure from lience
I wrote you a letter ... if I had known of your bosom friend's
coming to you I should have sent and imparted that which now I
cannot, but since you have the conveniency and safety of Mr. CoHard's
return hither pray let me receive a final determination and hang no
longer in suspense whether anything is to be done or no in that business
we spoke [of]. I want nothing but money to effect it, but in case
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there be either a difficulty in the thing, or a dislike or distrust of me
for the action pray let me know. And in case there be some reason
which I am ignorant of to hinder what we spoke of, then Mr. Coll[ard]
can tell you somewhat I wished him to Avrite to you, which upon the
receipt of money I shall bring along with me to you speedily. In a word
3oOl. will serve to effect that which will be an extra-ordinary benefit and
advantage, if not a final happy conclusion to what we both desire,
which money if you will give ]NIr. CoUard order to furnish me with I'll
give him that land and colliery which I spoke to you in security for the
same, and speedily come to you well prepared where I shall take a full
order for your satisfaction. However pray let me know your positive
determination, and of what account and reckoning — if any at all — I am
there, which how bad or small soever it be I would willingly rciniy by
this or some other notable way wherein I might be instructed. Your
candidness herein I shall lake for an extraordinary evidence of your
friendship The news here is that the Commons yesterday
carried up their votes to the Lords with reasons declaring their
disassent from concurring Avith their Lordships in a Cessation of Arms
and a Treaty. And that upon these reasons the Commons had voted
the disbanding both armies presently, and till that Avere done no Treaty
upon the Propositions ; which, if his Majesty would assent unto,
there should be a Treaty and Cessation of arms as towards a disbanding.
One particular circumstance I will acquaint you with in the carriage of
tliis business, which was remarkable. After the Lords had voted a
Cessation of arms and a Treaty, the next morning they sent a message
to the Commons for a conference to acquaint them with their votes.
While the messengers tarried for their answer — which usually is very
short, either they will, or they will send an answer by messengers of
their own — it was so ordered that Colonel Mannuringe, Captain Hamy,
Captain Titchburne, Captain I^nderwood, Captain Gore, and divers
other citizens with Mr. Case and Mr. Woodcock and Burrough with
other ministers came to the House of Commons, and desired to be
heard, and so delivered some reasons they had, in the behalf of the City,
against a Cessation of arms and a Treaty. Whereupon there was a
present resolution to call them in, but a debate of almost an hour
whether they should be called in before the conference with the Lords
or no. After several votes the House was divided, and by ten voices
carried to call them in first, and, so they had the preheminence of the
Lords. When they were called in Colonel Mannuringe was their
spokesman and tendered a paper containing the reasons, but they were
commanded to withdraw, and after some debate the paper was received
and they returned thanks. You may judge by this what likelihood there
is [of] another end save by the sword. If . . I come to you I shall
more enlarge than I dare write. We hear his ISIajesty had made Sir
Ralph Hopton Baron of Glastonbury, but he enjoyed his honour a short
space, for he and 600 men more of his are slain before Plymouth. I
have him that I send to you upon the exchange yet, and tlie rest you
knew of ready to do as I direct them." . . (See Ctnnnious' Jdio-na/Sf
ii. 959.) [N. VIII. , 140.] (Nalson suggests that the writer is Sir
Thomas Peyton.)
[Sir AVilliam Buereton] to Captain Francis Rowk.
lG12[-3], February 10. Nantwich. — "We have near upon 5 troops
of horse in this County, but because they are independent troops and
not subject to command it was and is my desire that there may be a
major sent down, an honest ajid conscionable man. We are much dis-
advantaged for want of such an officer, who is able to order a regiment
of horse and if you please to send me a commission to command them
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I sliiill lit- tlicrulty iMiiI)!<'(l tlui better to serve you atwl shall expect no
iiu.icasc olpay. Siiro|i>Iiire loiees lie now at \V'liiteliiin;li and tlircateri
niutli to int'cst us, so also do the Welslinu^ii out of Mint and I)cnhif^li-
sliire. If Sir John Corl)ett were .sent into Shropshire and Sir Thoniai
Aliddleton into Denhi^hshire with eonimission cither of thcni to raise a
regiment I hope we should be less opj)ressed and able to do you better
service, and J hope we may b(! able to f^ive them some? assistance. It is
exeecdin'^ly desired by very many in both counties who so gnjan under
the oppression there that they avouUI be ready to join any who would
assist to deliver them out of the hands of their taskmasters. Stafford-
shire also wants some officer to Command in Chi(!f". There are 2,000
yesterday up in arms there against Stafford as it is said, to whom I was
able to afford no more than six or .seven commanders, whereby I am
much weakened for by reason of the thronging in of foreign forces out of
Shropshire and Wales and Lancashire, the Karl of Derby being now at
Chester and making his strongest design for Chester, and the Manchester
forces not attempting anything to divert him, we must be coiustrained to
rai.se another regiment, and therefore we could much desire some more
Commanders, otherwise for want of more forces the country will be in
danger to be overrun and our forces disabled. Poatscript. — Captain
I'arkeley, who commands the king's pinnace called the Siran, is very
officious to the Commissioners of Array, and hath {)roraised them two
pieces of ordnance to guard Chester. It is said the Commissioners have
given him 500/. or 1,000/. If some speedy care be not taken to prevent
him he may do very much mischief. Take care I pray that there may
be a Major to order a regiment of horse with some officers of foot sent
down, for we have a great need of them, a Lieutenant-Colonel and
Serjeant-Major of foot and some Captains and some Lieutenants of foot,
and I pi'ay acquaint my Lord Brooke tliat if he do not come down
s])eedily he loscth a brave opportunity and loseth the hearts of Stafford-
shire, whom I have much ado to support. Ara forced to send every
d.ay to them. — Some old soldiers for Serjeants Avould do wondrous well.
!Now that we have gathered our forces together, we are at extreme want
of money, and therefore desire that we may have the benefit of the like
orders for raising money in our county as hath been already granted for
Yorkshire Buckinghamshire Leicester and in particular ibr'Souierset-
shire dated January 27, 1642, giving power also to assess Malignants'
estates in the said County, which if it be not granted we shall be
speedily verv much distressed. The names of Commissioners I have
already given who are to appoint assessors, Sir George Booth, Sir
William Brercton, George Booth, Henry Brooks, William Marbury,
Henry Mainwaring, Robert Duckiutield, Henry Vernon, Thomas
Stanley, John Crewe, John Bradshaw, Ealph Arderne, Edward Hyde,
John Leigh, Thomas Croxton Esquires." (See Commons'' Journals, ii.
966.) Signature torn off. [N. IL, 94c, but not noticed in Index.]
The Horsi: of Commons to Loud Inchiquix and the Council
OF War.
1642[-3], February II. — Acknowledging their letters with the
account of the moneys and necessaries furnished by them for the
soldiers in Munster to the value of 4,060/. and stating that as soon as
P'lssible they Avould take a course for their satisfaction. Draft.
[N. XIL, 40.]
William Lentiiali. to Loud Inchiqiin.
Same date. — Acknowledging his letters of the 12th and lOtli of
January, to which the House of Commons had directed him to return
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this answer. They have shipped such a supply of victual and ammuni-
tion as was propounded to tijem by Sir Hardress VValler and others, to
be with you within your time limited, and have taken a course? — already
in execution in London and the adjacent parts — for raising further
moneys throughout the Kingilom to be employed solely for the relief of
the armies in Ireland, of which the Munster forces are to be ample
sharers, so that you shall never be put to treat with the Rebels for a
cessation of arms, or to relinquish your interests in that Province.
The House is informed that the remains of the foot formerly conmianded
by Lord Forboys [Forbes] are come to you, and may serve to recruit
your regiment, and that he himself is arrived in England, and left his
command, which will take away all further competition between you and
him. The House will make it their care that yon may receive such
fruits of your fidelity industry and valour, as may be for your encourage-
ment and advantage. A good while since they voted you to be
Governor of Munster and Captain General of the forces there, and
presented their vote to the Lords for their concurrence, which they
intend to do again, and when it is granted, will take care, that with the
burden of that government you be invested with the privileges and
profits incident thereto. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 961.) Draft.
[N. XJL, 4L]
Captain Richard Swanley to William Lenthall.
1642[-.3], February 14. From aboard his Majesty's Ship the Charles
riding in Cowes Roafls. — -Having acknowledged the letter of the 11th
(See Commons' Journals, ii. 962), " The Dutch Commanders and myself
accorded, and delivered to me the English that were aboard their ships,
which seeing they had complied with the power I had, I kept but
10 and sent back the rest, and recalled the warrants I hatl put forth."
Sifpied. [N. II., 159.]
William Lenthall to the Mayor op Plymouth.
1642[-3], February 16. — (Written in obedience to the order of that
date stated in Com))ions' Journals, ii. 967, where the purport of the
letter is given.) [N. II., 160.]
The Earl of Essex to the Earl of Manchestei:, Speaker of the
House of Peers.
1642[-3], February 20. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 614.)
[N. XL, 161.]
Sir Michael Livesey to William Lenthall.
[1642-3], Saturday [February 2o]. Gravesend. — Describing liow and
why he had arrested Sir William Sheffield, who had at first represented
that he was a member of the House and afterwards admitted tliat he
was not, whom lie is sending up in custody. (See Commons' Journalt,
ii. 979.) Seal. [N. II., 124.]
William Lkntiiai.l to the Commissioners for the Act of
400,000/. in the Count?/ of Bedford.
[1642-3, February 26.] — (A circular letter addressed to the Com-
missioners of the different Counties, probably that referred to in
Commons' Jourtials, ii. 980 nnder the above date, directing tnem to
take steps for the speedy raising of the money levied under the
U 61630. G
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oniiiianc'O lutcly passed for a now loan and contribndon towards the
Kcliei" ol" the Kingdom of Ireland.) Sit/iicd. [N. II., 149. J
The PaPvLia.mknt.
j^^ir.42-3, Febniai'v 28.] — Propositions for a Ccs.sation. (Printed in
Lords Journals, v. 025.) Copij. [N. IX., 19.]
The PAnLi.uiKNT to tlie King.
1642[-3], March 1. (So dated bnt true date February 17.)— Petition
that the Assizes be deferred. (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 6U9.)
Vraft. [N. XII., 42.]
The King to the Queen.
1642-3, March 2-12. Oxford. — (Partly qnoted in Gardiner, TheGreat
Civil ll'ar, i. 110, and printed in exfcnso by Mrs. I']verett Green,
Letters of Henrietta Maria p. 174, where Berwick and Chester are mis-
takes for Warwick and Sisseter, i.e. Cirencester. Subjoined are the
parts in cipher deciphered.
(I) (am)
*' now the King is m a king all the
h 3 : 189 : e 3 : 42 : 17 : 2o : 27 : 39 : 21 : 66 : a 1 : 45 : 31 : 7 : 4 :
(I)
haste he may to sen d m v
32 : 18 : 47 : 46 : 9 : 3 : d 4 : g 4 : 46 : 35 : 67 : 48 : 7 : 40 : 5 : 43 : 74 :
n e p h en II u p c r t to
3 : 41 : 7 : 33 : 62 : 8 : 63 : 68 : oO : 64 : 34 : 9 : 51 : 45 : 69 : 46 : 37 :
the passage
cleere 45 : 31 : 7 : 1 : 33 : 18 : 49 : 47 : 19 : 21 : 10 : 70 :
between e and York
13 : 7 : 45 : 58 : 8 : 9 : 41 : 10 : this a 2 : 324 : in the meane tyme
t h e r is a d e s y n e
46 : 31 : 7 : 50 : e 3 : 20 : 3 : 6 : 8 : 48 : 75 : 41 : 9 : 2 : upon
W a r Av i k e c a s t e 1
60 : 19 : 50 : 61 : 27 : 26 : 7 : 09 : 12 : 19 : 47 : 45 : 8 : 24 . . . .
(me)
AYill : Murray doth w r y t e to the King t o
219 : b 3 : 58 : 51 : 75 : 40 : 7 : 3:45 : 37 : 2 : 189^46:33:
make Hamilton duke but I
1 : g 1 : 173 : 131 : which I thinke fiit to be done a 5 : 4 : 30 : 3 :
would have thee have the
n 5 : d 3 : 40 : 31 : 8 : 10 : 2 : 32 : 18 : 64 : 7 : 3 : 45 : 31 : 9 : OG :
t h a n k s of it doth*
46 : 32 : 19 : 41 : 25 : 48 : k 1 : e 4 : 67 : 69 : 1)3 : I am now coulident
Hamilton
that 173 : is now right for my service.") Holograph. [N. I., 12.]
N. XII.. 50 is a copy.
Endymion Porter to [the Earl of Newcastle].
1642 [-3], March 2. Oxford. — "I beseech your Lordship not to
wonder at this tattered IMercury . . . for we have had such ill-luck
in our cavaliers, as we thought this way the best to secure letters . . .
* Sic in original, but probably a mistake for b5 = for.
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I am extreme glad that the Queen is safe arrived at York, and now
I hope your Lordship will not suffer Tadcaster to be fortified nor the
rebels to domineer as they have done ... I have long Avisbed to
place my wife in the Queen's bedchamber, I beseech your Lordship to
do in it as you shall think best and oblige me according your accus-
tomed goodness. I have sent your Lordship the Queen's letter here
inclosed and with it a copy of excellent verses." [N. II., 1G5.]
(These letters were intercepted at Coventry (See Commons'' Joiiruah,
ii. 997) ; the Queen's is the preceding.)
Captain John Hotham to the Earl of Neavcastle.
1642[-3], March 2. Beverley. — "There shall nothing that may any-
way accommodate the Queen, receive the least impediment from me. If
you please that any may be sent to Hull, the cellars shall all be open to
them, and for the way of conveying it, if I may know how you intend
it I shall give it all the furtherance I can. For Sir William Fairfax,
although there be some truth in wine, yet it is not all truth. There was
something in your last letter that something troubled me, whicli was
some doubt that promise would not be kept upon the cessation. If you
mean it of me, then am I very unhappy to suffer so much in your
opinion which I so much value, for I confess I value my word above all
[bejsides. 1 am very sorry to hear that your Lordship hath any intention
to make this poor country the seat of war. I am sure the clamours of all
our friends and neighbours undone by it will make us ashamed to be
seen Avith those that are the actors in it . . . These counsels may
get your soldiers pillages, yourself neither friends nor strength. I know
well the fountain of these violent coun.sels, and am sure all his friends
that was led to it sunk under the burthen. For myself and friends
nothing can be of that bad consequence to us, as the utter ruin of all
our friends tenants and neighbours, we can then be no worse, we are
fitted for desperation. This is all submitted to your deep judgement."
Seal. [N. XL, 163.]
Thomas [Lord] Grey to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], ]March 2. Northampton.— Sent with Mr. Henry Xocll,
second son to Lord Camden, and Mr. Henry Skipwith. (See Commons'
Journals, ii. 989.) "I drew some troops and dragoons into" Eutland
" and came to Lord Camden's house, where 1 stayed. There was great
store of arms and ammunition, but it was removed a little before my
coming. His liOrdship was also gone from thence and his eldest son
was tlien in Newark, where he still remains. Afterwards I marched to
Mr. Henry Noell's house in North Luffenham, where " he " and Mr.
Henry Skipwith with about 200 men, 120 armed with guns and the rest
with pikes and clubs stood upon their guard. At my first coming
thither I sent a trumpeter to Mr. Noell to demand his person arms and
horses who returned me answer, that he would stand on his detenci-
while he had breath. Before I used any violence I sent to him the second
time that the shedding of blood might be prevented. Ht- sent me
answer again, he would die before he would yield, and thereupon wc
had a skirmish about an hour and Mr. Catcj^by Lieutenant to oue of my
captains was shot from the bouse and died tliereof. The next day a
common soldier was shot dead, and some others hurt, but afterwards,
the house being shot through, they called for quarter and yielded, and
then I entered the houf^e and seized Mr. Noell and his arms and
Mr. Skipwith . . . With much difficulty I preserved their livef,
but the soldiers were so enraged I could not save their goods." (See
G 'A
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Lords' Journals, v, 611, nn<l oth Report nf llir Iflsforiral ^fSS'. Com-
i/iissioii, p. 76.) Srnl. [N. II., 102.]
ruiNCE IlUl'KKT to th(; EaRL OI-' NoiMII AMl'K^N at liaill)Ury.
10 12 [-3], March 2. Oxford.—
And
The Sa.afe to the Samk.
1642[-3], March 3. 12 at night. O.vford. — Coccerning tlie desigo
on AViirwick Castle. (Both printed in Kitu/s Pamphlets, E. 102, No. 6.
p. 74.) [N. XII., 43.]
Sii{ Geohge Citudleigii fvnd four others to the Committee of Lonos
AND Commons for the Safety of the KiiNcdom.
1642[-3], March 3. Plymoutlu — "The greji.t blessing of God upon
our iare endeavours, hath rendered the undisciplined forces of this
county manageable to defend it against a small invasion. But consisting
chieHy of Trained Bands altogether incapable to follow our victory into
Cornwall for many imanswerable reasons, as the case stands yet, there-
fore wc have thought fit to accept of our enemy's importunity for a
treaty, hoping to increase our volunteers, and to get supplies for our
trained soldiers, whose affections to their families and husbandry carry
them from us daily in very great numbers Avith their arms." We ask
for arras aud power to use Martial Law. (See Commons' Journals, ii.
991.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., 164.]
The Commissioners of Cornwall and Devon.
1642[-3], March 4.— Protestation. Two Copies. [N. XIII., 121
and 141t/.]
The Commissioners of Cornwall to those of Devon.
Same date. — Eleven Articles propounded. [N. XIII., 122.]
The Commissioners of Devon to those of Cornwall.
Same date. — Six propositions propounded. [N. XIII., 123.]
The Same to the Same.
1642[-3], Mnrch 7.— Answer to their articles. [X. XIII., 123.]
The Commissioners of Cornavall to those of Dea'ON.
Same date. — Answer to their propositions. [X. XIII.. 123.]
The Commissioners of Devon to those of Cornavall.
1642[-3]. March 8. — Keplv to the ansAver of Cornwall. [X. XIII.,
123.]
The Commissioners of Cornavall to those of Dea'ON.
Same date. — Eeply to the answer of Devon. [X. XIII., 124.]
The Commissioners of Cornavall and those of Dea'on.
Same date. — New Proposition of CoruAvall aud AnsAver of Devon.
The Commissioners of Cornaa'all to those of Devon.
[1G42-3, March. ]— Propositions of peace offered. [N. XIII., 125.]
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The Same to the Same.
[1642-3, March.]— Answer to their Answer. [N. XIII., 126.]
(AH these are copies. The Protestatiou is printed in Clarendon, vi.
§ 254, and it and the first five papers are printed in King's Pamphlets,
E. 94, No. 21.)
Engagement
[1642-3, March.] — To be taken b}' the Commander of the Parliamen-
tai'y forces in Devon not to advance into Cornwall, Somerset or Dorset
during the proceedin<>js on the intended treaty and for three days after
their termination. Copi/ of a Draft. [N. XIII., 12G.]
Gr. Park, Mayor, to the Committke of Lords and Com^ions for the
SVFETV OF THE KINGDOM.
1642[-3], March 8. Exeter. — '=0n Monday la.st the first cessation
for seven days expired, and then another for 20 days more concluded on,
and solemnly ratified and confirmed on each side by the reception of the
Blessed Sacrament. All things proceeded very well • . . Init une-v-
pectedly this instant came to my hands a letter from Plymouth dated
there this morning, by which I am certainly informed that yesterday on
the meeting of the treaters . . . the Cornish made new propositions
on their part, which hinders the proceedings of the treaty. In brief it
is this ; that the cessation shall be a stand still, but no removal out ot
either county, so that Somerset and Dorset in case of danger cannot be
assisted. The consideration of the disbanding of the most part of our
forces the day before caused the treaters of our side to barken unto
them, and yield further to the Cornish, that a pacification for the four
counties of Somerset, Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall be endeavoured, and
an association made not to invade each other, but mutually to defend
each other against all forces whatsoever. To this end letters are sent
both by the Cornish and our treaters into Somerset and Dorset, and the
meeting concerning this business appointed to be here in Exeter Tuesday
next" being the 14''' instant. (See Commons' Journals, ii. 99S.) [X. 11.,
166.]
Thomas Gewen, Charles Vaughan, Tristra.m A.rscott. and
Thomas Boone, to Francis Ptous and Edmond Prideaux.
1642 [-3], March 9. Exeter.— ..." Our County was almost
lost till their — Sir Ralph Ilopton and his complices— retreat from
Exeter. The .... Earl of Stamford being a straniror in these
parts was soon waited on by a considerable army of the trained and
others to the number of 13,000 or 14,000 ; so weU'charging and scatter-
ing the enemy at Modbury that our greatest and Avorthicst gentry there
acknowledged their valour and resolution such as they migiU hercafrer
well trust as of men willing to fight and s])irited to th,-' work. \et
■when the enemy fled in a small number from thence and from about
Plymouth unto Tavistock in a very weak and undone condition, where
without efEusion of men; blood .... the work might have been
finished for these parts .... ther.> fell in— God knows how— a
treaty of cessation first for six or seven days and thmi renewed for 20 or
21 more. All the most certain information we have is that the
Cavaliers in Cornwall do still fortify themselves and prepare for us,
expecting — as is reported — further accesses of strength from Wales or
elsewhere We hear confidently spoken that this cessation
was not approved by our said Lord General nor by the chiefest of our
Deputy Lieutenants, and we aie sure that some of them consented net.
10-2
. . . The «2:encr!il disliko tliiit we find bcitli in oity and county of
this cessation Jisyurcs us tliat tlioio is n strong ]).'irly tliat uill readily
ol)sorve the orders of Iho I'arliaTrioiit to the uttermost of tlieir lives und
fortunes." {Seo Cominons'./ounial.s, u. 9\)H.) Sif/iied. Seal. [N. II.,
I()7.]
KiciiAKD Saundeks and others to Joirx Pvm.
lG42[-3], March 9. Exeter. — Acknowledj^iiig tlic care of Parlia-
ment for the city and in particular " that late timely provision for
disappointing the Assize .... which had it not Ix-en prevented
had occasioned great jealousies what the issue might have been of so
great a concourse of people diversely uflfected. Now so it is that there
being a cessation of arms agreed upon for 20 days more between
the Commissioners of Devon arid Cornwall, and during the said time a
treaty, the same is appointed .... to be held here ....
where .... the Commissioners aforesaid -with Sir Rali)h Hopton
and divers other gentlemen of Somerset and Dorset-shire are appointed
to meet on Tuesday next about an Association, as we are informed, but
of what nature we know not. We therefore considering how much the
safety of this city may be herein concerned in regard of the considerable
number of Malignant inhabitants; with the unavoidable concourse of
many people diversely affected likely to be in this city at that time
— whatsoever provision by fore-agreement be made to the contrary not-
withstanding — and the daring, violent, and desperate spirits of the
prisoners within us, wherewith two prisons are full — some being men of
very dangerous considerableness — " desire you to represent the sum of
this to the House that wc may receive such order as they may
think fit. (See Commons'' Journals, ii. 998,) Signed. Seal. [X. II.,
168.]
Sir John Hotham to William Lenthall.
1(542 [-3], ]March 9. Hull.— Thanking the House for voting 6,000/.
for the garrison and observing that unless he has it qaickly he is no
Avhit the better. " Tomorrow being Saturday T shall make some shift
to pay, then either I must billet upon the town or the soldier must not
eat The Queen is at York. The enemy keeps still the
passes at Stamford Bridge and Malton to pass into this East Riding at
their pleasure. We have at Beverley about 900 horse and foot, much
too weak if the enemy fall on to make good that town. They have
l^lundered all where they come, but above all Sir William Strickland,
and two near kinsmen of his. Sir William hath lost above 4,000/. in
his goods and all his evidence seized upon." (See Commons^ Journals,
ii. 1000.) Seal. [N. II., 1G9.]
.Sir John Hotiiam to William Lextiiall,
10 42 [-3], March 11. Hull. — Enclosing a packet of intercepted letters
from the Low Countries to Mr. Jermyn, and again pressing for money
to pay his soldiers. "My credit you have broke by not payicg those
small sums my necessity here forced me for vour service to take up."
Seal. [N. It, 170.]
The House of Commons to the Mayor and Deputy Lieutenants of
Exeter.
1642[-3], March 11. — Forbidding them to admit Sir Ralph Hopton
or any of his adherents into Exeter. (See Commo7is^ Journals, ii. 999.}
Draft. [N. XII., 49.]
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Richard ALmvoRTii, Mayor, to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], March 1.3. Bristol.— Desiring payment of 5G8/. lis.
expended by him for billetting and transporting Lord Kerry's regiment
and of 400/. for the relief of Duncanuon Castle, and stating that owing
to the large sums the City had expended on works and ammunition and
the 3,000/. lent on the Public Faith they were unable to advance the
2,000/. now demanded by Sir William Waller and also to supply
Colonel Fiennes' necessary occasions for their own df^fence. Sinned.
Seal. [N. II., 174.]
Sir George Gresley, Thomas Gell and Xatiianiix Hallowes to
William Lenthall.
1642[-3], March 13. Derby. — (For the sub.stance of most of this
letter see Commons' Journals, iii. 5.) This business is " when our
Colonel Sir John Gell upon the sad occa.sion of the unhappy death of
that noble Lord Brooke was sent for post to Lichfield to settle those
then almost distracted soldiers, where yet the necessity of that service
continues him, and though by his being there those soldiers were con-
tinued together and that town and divers prisoners — some of great
quality — taken, yet those men would hence take an occasion to thrust
him and all his forces out of this county." Signed. [N. II., 171.]
Edmond Prideaux and Anthony Nicoll to William Lenthall.
1642[-3], March 15. Exeter. — We arrived on Monday night, and
gave your commands to the Mayor not to admit any of the Corni.sh that
were to treat or any other that had borne arms against the Parliament
into the city. He willingly obeyed and the next morning some of them,
who came to the gates, were denied admittance and sent away under a
convoy to an inn in a neighbouring village. The letter from the Earl
of Stamford with the enclosed papers Avill give you a clear account of
their full proceedings, of the Articles whereon they treated and of their
reasons for undertaking it, and will show the advantage they hope to
gain by it. Of those expected from Somerset and Dorset only Sir
Thomas Trenchard, Mr. Browne and Mr. Fitz-james came, the rest
were dispersed by Sir William Waller's forces. From Somerset there
was none appearance of any. We find some ditiiculties punctually at
present to observe your instructions, and presume we may claim a little
liberty for the time and manner of putting them in execution. (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 8, 11.) Signed. Seal. [N. II., \l\b.
Omitted in Index.]
The Earl of Warwick to Miles Coubett.
I642[-3], March 16. Chatham. — Concerning a warrant for staying
certain horses and money pretended to be the Duke of Vendosnie's, but
which came from Somerset House from the friars. (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 4.) Seal. [N. II., J 72.]
[Sir John Hotham] to William Lentmall.
lG42[-3], March 17. Hull— I shall do ray best for the relief of
Mr. Bastwick and Captain Ludlow, and shall .send today a trumpeter
to offer any two oihcers we have in exchange for ther.i. They have
heretofore insisted on the release of Commissary Windam for them,
which I cannot agree to, as he is such a man that they have few like
him. I enclose extracts of " two letters written to two merchants
in this town of good quality from Hamburgh. If there lie any danger
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from (lie Dano it will be iic(Mlful we should be well i>rovided here. I
have written divers times for some ordnance . . but yet can get
none. 1 wrote this the rather, because a member of your House told a
a shipmaster of this town that if they had not ordiian(!e it was the
governor's fault, foi- it was dc^niod to no town in Kngland. I hope
yourself and divers of the J louse will witness it was not my fault and
indeed we stand in <^rcat need of them. I wrote concerning the billetting
of the soldiers . . . we think if the soldier have no moiKry to buy
meat he must eat somewhere, aud that this town that now enjoys so
much safety and trade may very well not think much for the billetting
of so few soldiers for some time, till the House shall find fit to satisfy
for it. The poor town of ]3everloy upon a single motion from my.self
and my [son] yielded to billet almost as many of our forces there till
we can repay them out of an as.sessment we have laid in the East
Riding for the subsistence of the forces we have abroad. The other
day, divers Papists, as I have heard, made suit to my Lord of Newcastle
to be employed to pillage a little house and of mine, which accord-
ingly they did and took away all my breed of horses and that I
had there, but in their return Sir Hugh Cholmeley with his troop of
horse and dragoons charged them very gallantly, broke their horse all to
pieces, killed divers, took prisoners " divers officers " who are now coming
by Avater from Scarborough to Hull as prisoners. What I have lost
in this business I know not, but I shall do my best, that upon these
Papists I light they shall neither carry it to heaven or hell." (Parts
torn and lost.) (Sec Commona^ Journals, iii. 10.) [N. II., 173.]
Probably Enclosed:
to
1642 [-3]. February 21. Hamburgh. — "Great preparations are
made by his Majesty of Denmark both by sea and land. By
report 20 sail . . is or very speedily Avill be ready. For my
part I know not the design . . . We have it here for certain
reported that " he " took up at the last Steel Mart 150,000
dollars at interest." Extract. [IST. XIII., 120.]
Articles of Cessation.
[1642-3, March 17.]— (Printed in Eords' Journals, v. 653 and
Rushworth, iii. 2. 174.) Two copies. [N. XIII., 203 and 208.]
The Parliament to the Committees afpointed to Treat with
THE King.
1642[-3], March 18. — Instructions. (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 2,
175.) [N. XV., 169.J
The Earl of Essex to William Strode.
1642[-3], March 18. Windsor. — Supporting Sir Hugh Pollard's
petition to be released on bail. (See Commons'' Journals, iii. 9.)
Signed. [N. II., 175.]
Sir Edavard Boys to the Committee of Lords and Commons for
THE Safety of the Kingdom.
1642[-3], March 21. Dover Castle. — Sending up a Scotch gentle-
man aud a Frenchman, desiring money to build the wall of the C^astle
which is lately fallen, and to pay his soldiers, and asking what he is to
pay his minister. Signed. Seal. [X. II., 176.]
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Captain John Hotham to [the Earl of Newcastle].
l642[-3], March 22. Hull. — "I have sent this other letter to
excuse nie for not granting Sir ^larmaduke Lang<lale a safe conduct,
and to deal freely with your Lordship he shall never have one from me,
nor do I care to treat with him, I know him too well. For a letter to
the Queen, that I will certsunly come in and at such a time, I cannot do
it. This enclo^ed you may show her, if you please, or else burn, for
your Lordship knows that I ever said unto you that I would do any-
thing which might further his Majesty's service in the peace of the
kingdom, and that if the Parliament did stand upon unreasonable terms
with him, I would then declare myself against them and for him, but
otherwise to leave my party that 1 had set up with, and no real cause
given that an honest man may justify himself for so doing before God
and the world I never would do it, although I endured all the
extremities in the world, for I well know no man of honour or worth
will ever think such a man worthy of friendship or trust. For the
prejudice you undergo for not spoiling the East Riding truly you have
put an obligation upon me by sparing it thus long, but rather than
your Lordship shall suffer anything of prejudice either in your honour
or affairs I shall not desire the tiling any longer, but you may take
what course you please and we shall do so for our defence. For Sir
Hugh Cholniley and his manner of coming in every man must
satisfy his own conscience and then all is well, all are not of one
mind. ... If it please God that we CA'er join and tiiat I be
thought worthy your friendship, it shall be seen you have got a friend
that will not leave you for every wind or hope or fear. . . We shall
now soon see whether the King will be refused just things, which if
he be, I shall take no long time to resolve. If the Tarliament offer all
fairness and it be obstinately refused truly I will not forsake them,
come the worst that can come, for this 1 conceive is just and honest
and from that ground it is not fit for him that values his honour to
secede. For my Lord Fairfax I do not think Xevill will speed, for he
cannot offer him to be so well as he is, and sure fear will never do it.
. . I know your worth so great that yon will not value less for his
plain dealing your most humble affectionate servant. Postscri])t. — For my
Lord of Dunbar's son he is delivered as a prisoner to the ^Mayor's prison
for entertaining a priest, and so I cannot yet release him." [N. IL, 177.]
Captain John Hotiiaii to the Earl of Nkwcastle.
1642[-3], March 22. Hull. — "I shall desire you to excuse me that
1 cannot grant a safe conduct to Sir Marmaduke Langdale, for I am
sure his last coming to Malton set people's tongues too much at liberty.
Besides if he should be admitted hither all the country hereabouts,
that thinks he hath been the cause of their suffering, would all say that
their suspicions are now grown certainties, seeing Sir Marmaduke
Langdale admitted but within the walls of Hull. . . . Pos(scn'/it. —
And for the business it will be better done without svieh a meeting."
Seal. [N. H., 178.]
Sir William Waller to the Eakl of Essex.
lG42[-3], March 23. ]\Ldnicsbury. — Describing his capture of the
town. (Printed in Kine/'s Famplilcts, E. 91. Xo. 12.) [X. IF, 179.]
Francis Pierrlpoxt and others to Gilhert Uollington.
1d42[-3], March 2t. Nottingham. — Asking liberty for Captain
Harold Scrimpshire or his lieutenant to transport 160 muskets. (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 22.) Signed. [N. II., 180.]
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EuMOM) Prideaux and Antiionv Nicoll to William Lenthall.
Url2[-3], Mfirch 21. riymoutli. — "We cimo here; today from
Exeter. " On Friday List tlio.st? of Cornwall depiirted from tlu; place
of their mcetinf^ near Exeter, having; agreed with tlu? Coininissioners of
Devon for a fiii-tlicr . . cessation for ton days, which was <lone, as they
alHrm by the advice of the general here and of others very well affected
lo the . . Parliament. Wc; having nothing from you in coaimand
concerning that particular, and wo having mailc known your pleasure
touching the treaty they adjourned the further prucoedings on it until
"Wednesday last, and the place of meeting to bo near Plymouth, hoping
before that time to have received your full directions . . but tlioso not
coming they repaired hither according to their agreement, where we
hear not of any progress they have made in that treaty, neither can we
believe it be like to take any good effect . . For what preparations
are making iu Cornwall we cani\ot give you any certain account, reports
being very various and doubtful. But for our preparations in Dovou
we wrote you in our last that the Council of War had resolved to raise
three regiments, which we can now assure you is in a good forwardness
of doing." Siyned. Seal. [X. II., 181.]
SiK Edavard Atscoghe and Thomas Grantham to William
Lexthall.
lG42[-3], March 24. Lincoln. — Desiring the assistance of certain
gentlemen. (See Commons^ Journals, ii. 20.) Grantham was "lately
taken by the enemy, in which we had placed 300 or 400 foot for the
sole preservation of that part of the country from ruin and desolation.
If this county be not thought so considerable as to send us down some
assistance, who these throe months and more have undergone the sole
care, never having received from you the least aid either in moneys arms
or ammunition, which hath been very chargeable unto us, we shall
humbly make our request, that you will please to recall us to the service
of the House, and not make your commands a punishment to us, who
by God's mercy, have hitherto helped to preserve this country from
evident ruin, and shall still continue our endeavours, if we may receive
encouragement from you in this particular, as also in the speedy
furnishing the 2,000/. so long ordered for us and Xottinghamshire to
supply us with arms." Signed. [N. II., 182.]
The Parliament.
1642[-3], March 24. — Votes concerning the Cessation. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, v. 6G8.) [X. XIII., 53^]
The Parliamext to the Kixg.
1642[-3], March 24. — Consenting to treat, though a Cessation had
not vet been agreed on. (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 668.)
[X. XXII., 69.]^
The Earl of Essex to John Platt, Cornet in Captain Baynard's
troop.
1642[--3], March 24. — Warrant to seize in Kent forty hoi"ses of
Papists and Malignants for mounting his troop. Signed. [X. XIII.,
127.]
The King's answers and the Committee's replies.
[1643, March 26— April 15.] — Touching the Revenue, Magazines,
Towns and Forts, Disbanding, Ships, and Oaths. (This paper is a
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summary in a tabular form of the papers printed in Rushwortli, iii. 2.
195-259, some of '.vhich are also printed in Lords Journals, v. 68l^,
689, 699-703, vi. 5-7.) [N. XIII., 204.]
William Piekrepoxt, Sir William Armtne, and Sir Joiix Holland
to WiLLIAJI LeNTHALL.
1643, March 26, one o'clock in the niglit. Oxford. — (A duplicate of the
Earl of Northumberland's letter to the Speaker of the House of Peers,
printed in Loi-ds' Journals, v. 677, with this additional Postscript,
" We moved his Majesty for a safe-conduct for the messengers named iu
your instructions. Mr. Secretary Nicholas gave us one for Mr. Michael
Welden, which we have sent you here inclosed, and will get safe-
conducts for the rest as soon as we can." The whole letter is printed in
Grey, iii. 35, and iii. Appendix, No. 1, p. 1.) Signed. Seal.
[N. III., 1.]
Captain Robert Moultox to the Committee for the Navy.
1643, March 27. Portsmouth. — Concerning the condition of the
ships there, the completion of whose fitting out is delayed from want of
carriages which I desire may be speedily supplied. On the 24th I went
to Southampton and gave the Mayor notice I cime to press some men
and required his assistance, but he refused, and told me we could not
press any and farther that he had received proclamations from his
Majesty to the contrary, which he showed me, four in number, dated
the 6th, 6th, 7th and 8th of March. He said he would proclaim them,
if the sheriffs came. In my opinion he is a dangerous man to govern
that town. Arrivals of merchant ships from St. Lucar, and Majorca are
mentioned. Signed. Seed. [N. III., 2.]
The Plot for surrendering Bristol.
1643, March 27, April 10, 7, 24, 12, 21, ISIarch 10, April 27, May 3,
April 28, 21, May 8, April 24, 27, May 27, April 28, May 3, 5.
Bristol. — Examinations of Edward Hungerford, Jacob Brent, Thomas
Stephens, Richard Luckett, Edmund Dakers, Francis Belcher, Tobias
Goodyeare, .John Pester (two copies), Nathaniel Strcete, George
Bowcher (four), John Bowcher, James Sterry, John Gary, William
Pope, Captain Jeremy Buck, Moses Longman and Robert Hawkes-
worth, Griffen Batten, John Peverell, Edward Taylor, William Evans,
Nathaniel Blanche, James Host, John Birkin, Thomas Browne, George
Teague (three), Robert Yeamans (two copies), Thomas Hitchcock,
Edward Hunt, AVilliam Reed, Edward Blinman, and William llaynes
concerning the said Plot for surrendering the city to Prince Rupert.
(The most important of these are printed in Kings Pamphlets. E. 104,
Number 4.) Copies. [N. XIIL, 151 and 155-171 and 190. J
Proclamation.
[1642-3, March.]— "All inhabitants of the Bridge, th.- High Street,
and Corn Street keep within your doors at peril of your lives. All other
inhabitants of this City that stand for the King, the Protestant
Religion and the liberties of this City let them forthwith appear at the
High Cross with such arms as they have for tlu- defence of their lives,
their wives, and childi-en, and follow their leaders for the same defence."
Coiig in the same hand as some of the above examinations. [N. XIII.,
210.]
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Tlic Kmu. of Manchester, Speaker of the House of Peers, to th(i
EaKL of NoilTIIUMHEULAND.
164;i, Miiroh 27.— (Printed in Kushwortli, iii. 2. iHl.) Copi/.
[N. XU., 51.]
The Pakuament.
[1()13, March 27.] — Reasons coiicornitig the Cessation. (Apparently
a ilraft of the pai)cr printed in Lords' Journals, v. G73, and Kush-
wortli, iii. 2. 182, with some verbal diffeit-nees. Also the last two
clauses, and the end of the preceding one are omitted.) [N. XIII., 20G.]
The Parliament to the Commissioneks.
1G43, Marcli 27. — (Printed in Kushworth, iii. 2. 181, where it is
misdated the 2yth.) [xV. XIII., 117.]
The King to the Mayor and Coupokatiox of Weymouth.
16-13, March 28. Oxford. — Requiring thera to supply his forces and
subjects in the Isle of Portland. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 37.)
Sign Manual. [N. XIII., 153.]
The House of Commons.
1643, March 28. — Order for Sir William Brereton to .satisfy his losses
out of the estates of Sir Edward Fitton and Thomas Leigh. (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 22.) Draft. [N. XIII., 143.]
The Earl of Northumberland to the Speaker of the House
of Peers.
1643, March 28. Oxford.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 680.)
Signed. [X. III., 3.]
William Pierrepont, Sir William Armyne, Sir John Holland
and BuLSTRODE Whitelocke to AVilliam Lentiiall.
1643. March 28. Oxford.— (A duplicate of the last.) Signed.
Seals. ' [N. HI., 4.]
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Papers relative to the King's Magazines.
1643, March 28 and 29.— (Bring those numbered, 3, 4, o, and 6 in
Lords' Journal.'!, v. 688 and printed on the next page and in Rushworth,
iii. 2. 198.) Copies. [N. XIII., 145.]
Paper concerning the Cessation.
1643, March 29.— (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 2. 185.) Original
signed by the five Commissioners. [N. XIII., 146.]
William Pierrepont, Sir William Armyne, Sir Jc)Hn Holland
and BuLSTRODE Whitelocke to William Lenthall.
1643, March 29. Oxford.— (A duplicate of the Earl of Northum-
berland's letter printed in Lords' Journals, v. 682, except that for " the
King's proposition " it reads "the King's first proposition.") Signe I.
Seal. [N. III., 5.]
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Captain JouN Hotiiam to [the Earl of Xewcastle].
1643, Marcli 30. Beverley. — I thuuk you for your two letters " in
that you are pleased see favourably to iuterprett the actions of your
servant, and if your Lordshi[i knew my real! intentions you would be
farre from blaming me. I confesse 1 am very tender of my honor, for
I know itt is like a woman's honesty, not to bo repayred if once toucht,
and to forsake my party Avhen 1 can say nothing for itt but to please
my ambition or lightnesse is to me a terrible thing. I know you would
not desire to see itt in any man you esteemed worthy your friendship,
although for the present itt may disadvantage your atlayres. You have
gotton by Sir Hugh Cholmley's turning when he could give noe reason
for itt but an old castle, which will cost you more keeping then it is
worth, his captaynes and soldiers are all here and have left him naked
enough, wee say not sixty men. Wee made bold to stay two shipps of
his at PIull, the one six peice of ordinance, the other liringing hini
good store of provisions from the Parlement. Wee talke confidently of
peace, and now I shall entreat your Lordship to laugh as hartely att
our vahent captaynes of the West that have quitt all their strong
quarters without a shott as ever they did att others ; hie talking and
strong drinking is not that that kills Sconderbag. I confesse when
I heard itt first I did not much marvell att itt, as some did, well
knowing that if itt had not beene for some they had never shott shott
att Tadcaster Avhen you came first, but I shamed them into itt, but noe
man is valienter then he should be, nor noe woman honester, soe saycs
the proverbe. For the businesse you writt of Portington, itt was thus.
Sir William Savill and Lockby mett him and bad him tell Sir John
that they were infinitely his friends and wished the ]icace of the
kingdome. His answere was he was theirs, and if he understood from
them any propositions that were honest and honorable conducing to
that end he should be glad to hcare them and doe any office he could
for the publicke good, this Avas all and indeed he did this to see what
would come of it and soe lett you know as soone as itt was worth itt.
1 had sent you notice of this before but that I must send you a little
more for I have had an instrument from Sir Marmaduke with long
perswasions of his good will and what great things I should have. I
gave him many thanks but told I was in such a condition as needed
nothing, and soe there is an end I thinke. i could write some of our
Southern newes, first peace, next Sir William Waller hath gott a greate
victory, and my Lord Northampton slayne, and Colonell Hastings
prisonnier att Stafford, but I am grown to believe nothing because I
thinke our masters of both sides feed us Avith such meat as they thinke
fittest for us." [N. III., 6.]
The House oe Commons to the Earl of Kingston.
1643, March 31. — Asking for the loan of 2,000/. (See Coiiimofis'
Journals, iii. 25.) Draft or Cop?/. [N. XIL, 52.]
The Earl of Noktiiumijerland to the Earl of Manchester,
Speaker of the House of Peers.
Same date. — (The beginning is printed in Lords'' Journals, v. G87.
It i)roeeeds thiis) — " Upon the 'J'reaty upon the first Proposition. His
Majesty with his Council have sat constantly, forenoon and afternoon,
about the Cessation. We attended him until it was late this evening,
but could n(]t come to a full resolution in it within the time. Many
difficulties did arise upon the third Article about removal of Quarters,
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which wo did not conceive ourselves enabled to resolve, however we
nii^lht believe the intention of the Houses to be. We hope this business
will speedily come to a conclusion, and Ihat your Lordshi[) will receive
it on Mondny." Copy. [N. XII., 53.]
The TTousK of C«>:mm(>ns to the Eauf. of Ksskx.
Same date. — Concerninf]j the Surrey Assessments. (The purport
appears from Commons' Journal s, iii. 2o.) Draft. [N. XII., .54.]
Four Papers concerning the Change of Qkaktkrs.
1643, March 31.— (Printed in Lords" Jotirnah, v. 601, 602.)
Orif/itia/s, the first and third signed " Falkland," the second and fourth
by the Parliament's Commissioners. [N. XIII., 118 and 152.]
The Tniiaimtants of Stkatford Bow to the House op Commons.
[1642-3, IMarch.] — Petition praying for the removal of their curate
Mr. James Coniers. Signed. [N. XXII., 151.] Annexed:
Articles exhibited against him.
Charging him with frequenting taverns, " quarelling fighting and
such like uncivil carriage," with not reading the Protestation
or other Ordinances or declarations of the Parliament, and with
railing against the Parliament. [X. XXII., 110.]
The King's Message concerning the Ces.sation.
1643, April 4. — (Printed in Rush worth, iii. 2. 186.) {Copy, signed by
John Browne.) [N. XIII., 154.]
Sir William Parsons and Sir John Boelase, Lords Justices, and
the Privv Council to "William Lenthall.
1643, April 5. Dublin Castle. — Concerning the petition of John
Moody, owner, and John AVebb, Master of the Love's Iticrease of Bristol
on behalf of themselves and their crew 13 in number. The ship being
partly laden was commanded to bring provisions for the relief of Dun-
cannon Fort, and was afterwards ordered by Lord Esmond to the river
of Rosse, to operate against the rebels and to attend the directions of
the Marquess of Ormonde, in which service the ship with her cargo was
lost. The petitioners then joined the army and in the battle assisted
about the ordnance, in which John ]Moody was wounded. They there-
fore ask for relief and recompense. We find their allegation true, and
therefore recommend them to the House. Signed. Seed. [X. III., 7.]
The King's Answer.
[1643, April 9. Oxford.] — Concerning the Cessation. (Printed in
J.ords' Journals, v. 711, and in Kush^vorth, iii. 2. 192.) Sign Manual.
[N. XIIL, 193.]
KiCHARD Aldaaorth, Mayor, to AVilliam Lenthall.
[1643, April 9. Bristol.] — Desiring repayment of the moneys
advanced to him (for an account of which see the ordinance for repay-
ment in Commons' Jovrnah, iii. 128) and enclosing a letter from Lord
Inchiqnin. (See Cojnmons' Journals, iii. 38.) [N. VIII., 130.]
Ill
The Lords to the Commons. '
[1643, April 13 or 14]. — '•' Message that the Lords conceive it
necessary to send the reasons of the two Houses . . . "why they
cannot agree unto the Propositions ofiered in the King's message of the
12 th April.
To express in the answer now to be made unto His ^lajesty that
the endeavours of both Houses have been and ever shall be to put an
end to these unhappy differences so as our religion, laws, and liberties
may be secured.
That they would appoint the Committee formerly appointed to meet
with the Committee of Lords this afternoon to consider tiie whole
message, and to prepare such an answer as they think iit to offer unto
the two Houses." (See Commons' Jounials, iii. 44.) [N. XY., 12.]
Colonel Herdert Morley to William Lentuall.
1643, April 24. Lewes. — " About 3 Aveeks since the Earl of Tlianet
passed the seas into France. The barque that carried him belongs to
one Hayne of Brighthelmstone, which I have made stay of till I receive
your pleasure, for I conceive it no small crime to transport those that
have made war against the I'arliament without your Avarrant. Friday
last a party of my horse took one of my Lord Mountague's servants,
that was ready to take barque for France. About him they found divers
letters and scandalous pamphlets against the Parliament. I opened
some of the letters, but findino: the enclosed directed to himself and his
lady, I send them to you scaled as I found them. . . ." (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 67.) Seal. [N. III., 9.] Enclosed :
G. SWTNDINDRIS tO ViSCOUNT MODXTAGUE at ROUCU.
1G43, April 12. — . . ." My Lord and Lady and theirs are well
and the stirring man in these parts is — as it said — hemmed in a
castle near Poss, not far from Monmouth, by His ^Majesty's
forces. The Queen is thought will shortly be at Oxford. The
City of London in much distraction amongst themselves, strong-
holds most free, and no travel without much danger, and in a
word if I should go from hence today, T know not where [to]
go tomorrow. Mr. Stan : Br : is gone to Oxford, and, as 'tis
reported, listed himself in Mr. Bennett's regiment." Seal.
[N. IIL, 8.]
to
[1643, xVpril 27.] — "The cessation and fruitless endeavours of trcatie
for peace with the treacherous Cornisli being ended on Saturday last,
some of the forces of Devon upon intelligence of advantage which
celerity might obtaine, eutred Cornwall the last Lord's day, sate downc
before' Lanceston about 9 in the morning, made and maintayned a
brave assault upon the enemy till 10 at night, but the worke i)roving
more difficult then was supposed, by reason of fresh supplies whiclicame
in to them, our men having much annoyed the enemy by the killing of
Captaine Bassett and some others of quality and a considerable number
of common souldiors, made so brave and honorable a retreat that they
brought off all-their men, annnunicion, and gnus safe, lost but a few
cominon souldicrs and those in the assault only, made good the passe
after them, so as the enemy durst not advance over the bridge till such
tvme as our men had left their quarters at Lifton. and were ibr the
better recruiting of their forces marched at Okehami)ton on Munday.
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After wliicli fyinc — to witt — on Tin'sdiiy tlie enemy entered Devon tind
cjiniii williin llircc; or four luilcs ot" Oki-lniinpton ; vvliicli being knowne
to our forces, they presently drew out tln.'ir liorse to face them, and
;^ave order tluit the foote should follow to char<^e the enemy. In the
close of that day our horse; melt the enemy, <^hvc them a hrave charge
thorough and thorough, put their horse and toote into confusion, slewc
divers of them, tooke one captaine, three colr)urs, three drumins, many
prisoners and sundry arme?, but night and foulc weather came on, they
■were not able to pursue their charge, nor keepe the field, the enemy
being five or six thousand as is supposed, and our forces not two
thousand. Whereupon order was given that they should retreate backe
to Okehampton that iiigiit to refresh themselves, and on the morrow
with our artillery marched towards Exon with their prisoners, which
was done accordingly so that it is suspected the enemy will shortly
endeavour to invade our county to make bis way toward Oxon. We
for the present are not of like strength witli the enemy, yet your
neighbours and friends Avill not be Avanting to rise all the strength
they can to assault the enemy and hinder his comming to you, but
least (lest) they should not be able to doe what they desire, doe
become soUicitours to you to take the present state of things into
serious consult of which this is a true relation, and to provide your-
selves to assist us here or to make the best stopp you can to their insolent
attempts to invade your county, and Ave shall nor be wanting to fall on
Avith you to the uttermost of our strengths.
{In a different hand.) — This Avas one of the first and best relacions
AA'ee then had and this is the copy ; the letter sent into Somerselt.
The relaciou concerneinge Lanceston is A-ery true." [N. XV., 183.]
The Mayor and other Captains of the Seven Companies raised in
Londonderry to the House of Commons.
[1643, April.] (See Commons^ Joicrnals, iii. 65.) — Petition stating
that the Lords Justices and Council had formerly appointed the said
Mayor and Sir John Vaughan Governors of the forces in the City and
County of Londonderry and that the last named had lately died, and
praying that the Mayor for the time being and Captain Henry
Vaughan, brother of the deceased, might be appointed Governors of the
said forces. [N. XXII., 150.]
The Parliament to the States-General.
1G43, May 2.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 27.) Draft.
[N. XVIIL, 60.]
Walter Strickland to [William Lenthall]
1643, May 4-14. The Hague. — After referring to his two former
letters for an account of the exceptions taken by the States-General to
the order of the House of April 7th complaining that two ships had
come out of Dunkirk under the I'rincc of Orange's license to serve
against the Parliament. — The result of much debate and discussion was
an order delivered to me last Aveek the day after the post was gone, the
substance whereof is that they have resolved to Avrite to the Parliament,
and because the information as far as concerns the Prince of Orange is
false and scandalous, they will receive no other information from me
Avithout another order or till they hear from the Parliament. You Avill
please read the enclosed order (of April 7th) itself. What they say is
false and untrue. I knoAV not Avhat it can be except that Parliament
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never received any such information, for nothing else i? affirmed by the
order nor by me in the remonstrance, but only that Parliament was so
informed. The question therefore is not whether the thing be so or no,
but whether Parliament was so informed or no, and it seems to me a
good resolute as well as a harsh affirmation that it is untrue that
Parliament was so informed, for it lies not within the cognizance of
those that affirm it. This is the issue between the House and them, but
my condition, though judged worthy to be suspended from the service
I had the honour to do the PHrHament, is yet better. The House
commanded me to tell the States what they are informed, which I did
as near as I could changing English into French. My fault would
have been unpardonable, if I had not believed they were so informed,
and obeyed them, nor was their information derived from me. " If I
be wounded it is through the sides of the Parliament. ... I am
confident they will maintain my reputation, without which I am
incapable of serving them. ... I desire the House will so far do
me right as to justify what I have done by their order, for whatever
is said of the Prince of Orange is Hterally within the order, and
nothing but that is here affirmed to be untrue. Then my reputation
being made good I submit myself to the House whether they please to
continue ray service here or employ it upon some other"; and in the
former case entreat them " to give me such a commission as mav make
me taken notice of as their servant. ... I wish nothing l)ut to be
fui'nished with wings if they expect I should fly, but however must
expect their justification in what I did by their order concerning the
Prince. . . . The States of Holland much opposed the su.spendiag
me and have protested against the order that the States-General have
made as to that fact. . . . Some write from London that the
Dunkirk ships contracted with to serve the King are forbidden by Don
Melos to serve against the Parliament, that they will keep the neutrality.
This is written from a good hand as it was told me. The Admiral of
Holland suffered a Newcastle ship laden with arms to come out, because
he produced the Queen's warrant, as he himself confesseth and writes
to know Avhat he shall do in like case hereafter. I know not what
will be concluded hereupon. A man of Avar of the Hollanders took
a Dunkirk, who had formerly taken an Englishman of Yarmouth,
and brought him into Rotterdam. The Dunkirk shows a warrant
from the Irish. The matter is not yet judged by the Admiralty, but I
think notwithstanding his Irish Commission it will be atljudged a good
prize. . . ." [N. III., 13.]
The Eakl of Essex to Colonel Henry Marten and William Strode.
1643, May 5- Reading. — Concerning Patrick Stretley. (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 73.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 10.]
Declaration of the Parliament.
[1G43, May 6.] — On the breaking off of the Xegotiations with the
King. (Printed in " The Praceeilings in the late Treaty of Peace,^'
pp. 77-103, in King's Pamphlets, E. 102, Number 6.) Anparoutly
the copy used by the Printer. [N. XIII., 200.]
Sergeant-Major Rosse to Sir Hugh Ciiolmley.
1643, May 8. York. — " My Lord of Abuyn was gone from York
before my here coming. Wherefore I will intrcat your Honour to
have sucli a care of the ammunition appertaining to my Lord of Abyn
U 61630. H
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as your Honour .shall have of my Lonl of Aiiliiiii's luniaunitiou, till
such time as I either come myself or write to your Honour, for
Mr. Gorman (Jermyn) he desired mc to write this lino to your
Honour, for I am commanded to go for Scotland." (See Commons'
Juimials,n\. 8G.) [N. III., 11.]
Articles of Impeachment af^ainst Koijert Yeamans, Wilt-iam YEAAtAXS,
John Bowciieu, John Thkoopk, Thomas Miiavaud, John
Walden, Richaud Poiinde, Wii.i.iam Gukene, J^octor Robert
Marks, Thomas Cole, and Ed.mund Dakeus. Sentence on
RoisERT Yeamans, and Sentence on all the others except Edmi'XD
Dakeus.
1643, May 8. Bristol. — (The .sentence on Yeamans is printed in
Kushworth, iii. 2. 154. That on the others was pronounced in their
absence. Both are undated.) Copies. [N. XIII. , 173, 174, 17o.]
[Sir] F.[rancis] W.[illoughby?] to Robert Reynolds and
Robert Goodwin.
1643, May 10. Dublin. — These "are from one who desires to onforme
you of the truth of busines here about Dublin, and though perhaps I
shal not be beleived because you knowe not from whomeit coraos, yet be
assured it is from one who desires and prayes for the peace of England
and for the reducinge of this miserable kingdorae of Ireland to the true
religion, to obedience to His IMajesty and his lawes, and to the late
estate wherein it began to flourish and prosper ....
" Our estate here is now growen so extreamely miserable, that we are
as it weare breathiuge out our last breath, I mean the Protestants and
His Majesty's best subjects. I doubt not but you have heard of the
seige of Ballinekill in the Queen's Countie, which bath bine most
valiauntly defended for above a month by Capt. Ridgway ; we heare
now it is taken by the rebells but are not very certaine of it. Here
in Dublin we were above three weekes in getting some litle provisions
to set forth a partie of fifteen hundred men to releive Ballinekil, and
upon Friday last they were sent thetherward but with such discontent
some of the officers beinge committed for refusinge to goe, before they
went, audi others with such murmeringes for want of provisions that if
they come thether time enough which I feare they wil not, the succosse
is much to be feared, and if they shold miscarry there were an end of
us here in al humane reason ; there Avere five hundred men sent after
them on Sunday last since which time we have not heard from them.
Our soldiers that remaine here in Dublin and nere unto it though they
be not so many by farr as I thinke you make account of, }et very many
of them are naked men both horse and foote ; our horse that are left
beino-e very wcake and pore and few ; both horse and foote wantiuge
armes and have not many of them so much as a sword. The ponder in
our stoare at Dublin — as I credibly heare — growes to so smale a quantitie
that none can be spared to send any partie abroade any more unless
the citie shold be left utterly destitute. The ship with ponder and
match, which was so long agoe agreed for by the slate here with four
of our merchants after it had bine longe deteined about Caleis and
after discharged and which we have longe loked for and hoped to have
had here with us before this time, is not yet come though for theis
fourteen dayes last past we have had a constant easterly wind and now
it is reported that it is stayed in England by some directions from
London : and victuales here are so scarse and our provisions in the
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stoare houses- so emptied and the soldiers so longe maintained by the
citie of Dublin that now there is scarse auythinge left eyther for the
soldier or other inhabitant in the citie. And some of the English
protestants who dwelt here, by the sessinge of soldiers upon them are
growen so miserably pore that they are enforced to leave the citie and
betake themselves to country houses there to seke releife for to kepe
them alive or to perish by the hands of the rebells. The ship wherein
Dr. Jones came brought us victualls for the soldiers in and about
Dublin only, but for eight dayes ; al the out garrisons wantinge al
manner of victualls as wel as we : so that it cannot be reasonably con-
ceived that we can hold out longe but must starve and dye or run
away or else be subject to the mercie of the rebells for our lives a,nd
goods and yeild to them upon Avhat conditions they please. The best
of theis choises in theis times is miserable but the necessities that l^'es
upon us Avil despite of our harts enforce us to some one of theis, unles
it can be thought that we can live without meate or fight without
pouder and other arnunition and armes.
The factions and divisions betwene and amongst the officers of our
armyc is such that it is plainely perceived that more regard and
labour is had to put disgraces and affronts one upon another than to
save this perishing kingdome ; and which amongst other wil be none
of the least causes of our present distruction. I wold I cold write of
the agreement at our counsel board, but I cannot heare of it nor doe I
believe that the undermininge one of another which in former times
have bine amongst many who have made a faire profession of unitie is
clearely taken away from them. I wold it were. •
It is talked of here likewise that we are diserted by the Parliament,
and that although the Londoners lent or gave a hundred and fortie
thousand pounds for to be employed for the releife of Ireland yet none
of it is converted that Avay ; and great jealousyes are here that your
selves are not so zealous for that service as you protested here you
wold be, and some think the cause to be the unkiude usage you
received when you were here. And because we shold want uothinge
to helpe forward our miseries ; the Wexford pirates and as they say
some from Dunkirke with them doe dayly take our barkes cominge out
of England which wold hove given us some litle helpe and sustenance
of foode if ihey cold come safely to us which because they cannot doc
many of them wil net stir from home.
When I had written thus farr, newes is certainely come of the takingc
of Ballinekil : it was surrendered up on Friday last beinge the day our
armye went out of Dublin; and that there are seven hundred of the
pore English come from thence and are within three or four miles of
Dublin : Preston makiuge it part of his agreement that they shold al
come directly for Dublin, which no doubt ho did that we miqht the
soner eate up one another, for here are already so many pore English
that of neeessitie many must starve, the inhabitants here being*' growen
so extreamely pore that the English protestants cannot releive them and
we are sure and so finde it that the papists wil not. It is reponwl hert.'
that Preston is gene to beseige the fort of ^larriburiow in the C^ueenes
County, and no doubt wil sone take in al our garrison places ncrc Dublin
in a short time if he be not prevented whicli iiow it may be 1 t'eavo
passes al our sldlls to tel you. Where the parlie of our men is that
went to releive Ballinakil we certainely heare not, but the most ludicious
men of ours here hold that they are not able nor is it safe for them to
fight with Preston who is above ti-eble the number — better armed and
now grown into hart and courage. Preston hath amoogst his other
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grcnt pcccos ii domycanon against which none of our castles can lioM
ouf.
TJiiis I h;ivc truly related to you such Ihingcs us have lately hap-
pened amongst us ; and the miseryes with wliicli wo are so grievously
oppressed, and the great and iiniincnt dauiigers which we and this
kingdome are in ; what the dauugers are which may happen to England
if we here be utterly lost your selves knowe wel. 1 humhly beseach
almightie God to send his peace and truth amongst you in England and
that his Majestic and the parliament may befoie Ireland and the pro-
testants in it be utterly lost resolve of some spedy supplies to be sent to
it, which if they please to doe in time — and not let it alone as amongst
other thinges we have done our sendinge to releive Ballinekil — before it
be lost certainly. If Ireland be reduced to his Majestie's obedience it
may pny al the costs that shal be bestowed upon it with treble
interest.
I^osf script. ^-Thc pore people of Ballinekil are come to this city as it
is reported that Preston shold say that within a fortniglit he wold send
a strong armye into England " . . (See Commons' Jovrnals, iii. 8.)
Seal. ^[N. III., 15.]
[The Lords Justices of Ireland] to the King.
1643, May 11. Dublin Castle. — (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 2. 538,
and Clarendon, vii, § 336.) Copy. [N. XII., 55.]
Sir John Hotiiam and others to \Yilliam Lextqall
, May
Dr.
[N. III., 12.]
1643, May 12. Lincoln. — Concerning Serjeant-Major Purefoy, the
Governor. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 86.) Signed. Seal.
to
[1643], May 13. Rotterdam. — " The first despatch I made to you was
drowned with the ship and all the Company at Scarborough. Since
then I have sent Archbut whose return and your ansv/er thereto is very
much expected, and all business for want thereof [is] under a great pre-
judice and therefore [I] pray the particular answer with full directions
may be immediately sent.
Rotterdam
57 : 54 : 59 : 34 : 45 : 57 : 44 : 41 : 52 : have well resolved but fall off for
want of power to conclude according to the conditions propounded,
grow shy, and think they are abused, therefore you are to hasten the
sending such a warrant as may give credit to me to negotiate according
to the way propounded and expected.
H a s d o n k
48 : 41 : 58 : 44 : 54 : 53 : 5[0] [w] ent away from a 101 :* the
24th April for 138 : since which time I have not heard of him.
His o therarme s c omes
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6 : 157 : 41 : 57 : 52 : 45 : 58 : which will be at 101 : within 6 days and is
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may be done if you will give power to 147 : to do as he shall think best
but out of those things that may be best spared, but then there must be
letters r u h
kk to 71 : and to 105 : to do as shall be desired by 147 : for the 57 : 60 : 42 :
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him power to manage that business there may be good service ex-
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pected for it is promised ; 7 1 : will not R g + d 5 1 : 49 : 58 : 59 : for
pay
141 : without present 55 : 41 : 63 : which he cannot as yet have lieucc
but expects it according to promise: and will do nothing of kindness
to accommodate the present necessity. What you would have done
here must be done by special warrants, otherwise it will be disputed.
Mr. Stric[kjland about 20 days hence gives in a memorial to the
States- General, the sense whereof was tliat the Parliament had ap-
pointed him to complain of the Prince of Orange for giving a license
to two frigates of Dunkirk, part of the 24 there hired for the King's
service to pass by the Holland's fleet being loaded with amiuunitioii
for his Majesty and with this a comment of his own sense. The
Prince complained to the States of the injury done him hereby,
whereby Stricklaul was examined by what warrant he did this.
Upon which he produced an order of the House of Conunons only, — and
his credentials were from l)oth Houses,— authorising Mr. Pym to give
him instructions herein which order was not under Elsyng's own hand,
so after 7 days debate with the States-General and \,y llio particular
provinces it was ordered by the States-General by the ai>inoliation of
the particular provinces that Strickland's itiforniation was falsi- and
scandalous to the Prince, and that they expected reparation should l)e
given the Prince from the Parliament, and that Strickland was not
hereafter to propose anything by writing or otherwise until the Slates
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did InrtluT or otherwise resolve tlicroin, so he is ordered from :ill busi-
ness whatsoever. TluTe is some dispute how this order shall he sent to
Parliament by letter or messenger, but both will Ije w!i[i]vedto i)revent
the iucoDvcuiency they may thereby run into by uny applieation to
them, so that I believe the order and deelaration shall be given to
Strickland and no otherwise, and if any other way then 105 : will
interpose to steer it so as the King thereby shall not be omitted, but be
observed as he ought in their proceedings. H6 : for so much as concerned
84 : would not consent to but would have him continued. It is under-
agents come
stood here that 81 : hath sent for 41 : 47 : 45 : 53 : 59 : 58 : to 43 : 54 :52 : 10 :
province
for every 55 : 57: 54 : GO : 49 : 53 : 43 : 10 : 1 47 : resolves to observe the order
Ha s d :
of 123 :in sending as ho hath appointed. 157: and the 1 12 : of 48 : 41 :58: 18:
comes from 101 : together. Sly last letters were so full of all things neces-
sary for the business to be done as I only here remember you rather
than inform. The ship is going and am allowed no more time other-
Avise I should enlarge these to give you a more full account of all
particulars here. Only this know that if I do not better serve you than
these inform, it is not my fault, but that I am not qualified with such
power as may make my actions more legible than good intentions can.
I am by debt as well as affection, Sir, your most humble and most
laithful servant.
Postscript. — My Lady Stanhup brought to bed of a son Saturday
morning last. Gossips not spoken of it. 105 :' begs your excuse for not
writing, being surprised for time. Sir William Boswell upon the rumour
that was inade of the King's hiring ships at Dunkirk sent to Sir H.
Devyc, the resident at Brussels, to have him inquire out tlic occasion
of that report, whose answer is shewed to the States, which was, there
was no such thing, nor any ground for that. It was an invention
framed for the disservice of the king, like that of the Danish tieet.
The Parliament hath bought in Flanders 20,000/. Avorth of arms."
[N. YIIL, 139.]
The Earl of Forth to the Commander ix Chief and Council
OF War at Bristol.
1643, May 16. Oxford. — Concerning Mr. Yeomans and others.
And
Nathaniel Fiennes and others to the Earl of Forth.
1643, May 18. Bristol.— Reply.
And
The King to the Mayor an<l Corporation of Bristol.
1643, May 29. Oxford. — On the same business. (All printed in
Rushworth, iii. 2. 154.) Copies. [N. XII., 56, 57, 59.]
The Collectors of the Weekly Assessment in Essex.
1643, May 17. Chelmsford. — Return of the sums paid. [X. XIII.,
176.]
The House of Commons.
1643, May 19. — Order appointing a Committee concerning the Great
Seal, &c. (Printed in Com?>io?is' Journals, iii. 92.) Copj/. [N. XIII.,
177.]
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LoKD Falkland to the Earl of Manchester, Speaker of the
House of Peers.
1643, May 19. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 57.) Holograph.
Seal. [N. III., 14.]
List of the Prisoxees taken at Wakefield.
1^)43, May 20.— (Printed in Puishworth, iii. 2. 271.) Copu. [>'•
XIII,, 179.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Parliament
and
The Reply of the Parliament.
1643, May 20, 25. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, v. 59, 63.) Copies.
[X. XIX., Q5.-\
Information oi; David Laaves, Mariner.
1643, May 22. King's Lynn. — That sailing from Scotland the captain
of a man of war lying before Tynemouth t&ld liira that he had taken
three or four Danish ships and sent them into Hull, and that he had
been told by Danes taken out of the said ships that a hundred sail were
fitting in Denmark to convey 10,000 or 12,000 men to England, and
that the captain desired him to send notice thereof to the Parliament as
soon as he reached Lynn. [X. XIII. , 172.]
The Earl of Essex to William Lextiiall.
1643, May 22. Reading. — Enclosing a copy of the desires of the
Committee for the Associated Counties of Essex, Hertford, Norfolk,
Suffolk and Cambridge, which they desire may be drawn into an ordi-
nance for the more due paj'ment of the forces Kent thence to the army,
and hoping their request will be taken into consideration. Signed.
Seal. [N. HI., 16.]
Fbrdinando [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1643, May 23. Leeds.— (Printed in Rushworth, iii. 2. 269. On p. 270
after " fortify the town " should be added " and pillage and utterly ruin
all the religious people in those parts round about them," and after
"Otley" *' and there barbarously used some honest Avomcn of that
town.") Copy. [N. XII., oS.']
Thomas Stockdale to .
1043, May 23. — Concerning the taking of Wakefield and the new
Commissions under the Great Seal. (Printed in King's I'aviphlcts,
E. 104, No. 13, p. 11.) [N. XIII., 180.]
Richard Powney to — liOVELL at Reading.
1643, May 23. — Requesting him to acquaint the Commissioners
appointed by the Lord General that he had heard tliat day that the
Parliament had made an order against a»y funiier proceedings in any
such Commission. [N. HL, 25.]
Sir Richard Everarde and Tiiom.as II ay ward to William
Lenthall.
1643, May 25. Chelmsford. — Certifying that they had called the
Collectors for the wceklv Assessment with the Committees of the
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several divisions beforo them, and inclosing a particular of what is
paid in by every collpctor. "The ^^reatest fault we find to Ix; in the
Sub-Collectors, which the several Committees have promised carefully
to rectify." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 17.]
The IIorsK Of Commons.
1643, May 27. — Orders concerning the victory at Wakoileld and
Lord Fairfax, General Gorin<j, and Mr. Stockdale's letter. (Printed
or substance jj;iven in Comuions' Journals, iii. lOG, 7). Ou the back are
short notes in Mr. Pym's hand, apparently for a speech on the subject
of the victory. [N. XIII., 178.]
The Council of Wau at Bristol.
1613, May 28. — Warrant committing Prince Rupert's trumpeter, who
had come with a letter to stir up the citizens against the garrison. Copy.
[N. XIII., 175^7.]
Sir Gilbert Gerrard, Sir Henry Vane, Oliver St. John, and
eJoHN Pym to William Lenthall.
[1G43, June 4.] — Desiring that the House of Lords might be moved
to give leave for some of that Committee to speak with the Lords
Portland and Conway as they see occasion. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII.,
128.]
Sir Richard Skeffington and others to William Lenthall.
1643, June 24. Coventry. — "We have information that the Queen's
forces are advancing. On Thursday they surrounded Nottingham, as
was supposed with 3,000 horse and four or five regiments of foot. Some
2,0n0 foot were in the town, which we hear have done some execution
on the Queen's party. It is believed that she is advancing for Oxford."
(See Commo7is' Journals, iii. 146.) Signed. Seal. [X. III., 18].
Archibald Primerose to Mr. Welden.
1643, June 28. Edinburgh. — The Convention of Estates orders
true copies of the depositions of the Earl of Antrim, Shane Dick, and
James Stuart his servants, and of the letters Avritten by the Earls of
Nithsdale and Aboyne to the said Earl, which were found on him when
he was apprehended, to be delivered to Mr. Welden that he may
acquaint the Hous[e]s of ParHanient with them. Signed. Enclosed :
i. Proceedings of a Council of War under the Presidency of
General-Major Monroe.
1643, May 24. Carriekfergus. — Shane Dick, servant to the Earl of
Antrim was accused of being accessory to taking the said Earl
out of the Castle of Carriekfergus, called the Lord Chichester's
house, where he was confined, being suspected of the rebellion in
Ireland, and also, being found at Newcastle in Down in the
said Earl's company, of traffiquing with the rebels, and putting
himself in open rebellion with them, as evidenced by letters
found on him and the Earl of Antrim at the time of their taking,
and also of abusing the General in purchasing his pass under
his hand and seal, under colour whereof he conveyed under
silence of night by sea the said Earl away. Being desired
according to his oath to disburden his conscience before death
of anything lie knew of the plot of the said Earl and his
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confederates against the kin,f£<lom of Scotland or the Scotch
army in Ireland, he confessed that he knew several letters passed
concerniua; these matters betwixt the said Earl and the Earls
Nithsdale, Montrose, Aboyne and others. He was not himself
the carrier of the messages. He knew that there was a barque
with ammnnition and other furniture of war to be direct North
to Lord Aboyne, and the Earl of Antrim's friends in the High-
lands and Isles of Scotland, and another barque with the like
Avas to be direct to Carlisle to the Earl of Nithsdale and his
confederates, but that he knew not Avho they were. The Earl
of Antrim told him that he and his confederates were resolved
to do all the mischief they could by arms against the kingdom of
Scotland, and to overthrow the Scotch army in Irelancl as far
as they might, and then to bring all the forces tliev could out of
Ireland to assist th(; Kinsj and the Catholic army in England
against the Parliament. He was then removed and being re-
called was told that, in regard of his confession of the points he
was accused upon, the Council with one voice had adjudged him
worthy of death and to be hanged exemplarily to others.
ii. Examination of the E.\rl of Antrim.
1643, June 12. Carrickfergus. — Asked what was the point lo
be prosecuted by him and his confederates in Scotland, he
answers, they had resolved to levy forces for his Majesty's
service in England, and condescends particularly upon the Earl
of Montrose, the Earls of Airlie, Nithsdale, Abovne and such
others as would partake with them. The ammunition to be
sent to Lord Aboyne was to be disposed of by him for the
use of the regiment to be levied in the Highlands and Isles
for the Earl of Antrim as for the forces by Lord Aboyne
himself to be joined to the Newcastle army, as the rest of the
foresaid forces Avere intended. Th? ammunition was first stopt
at York and thereafter his Lordship upon his word got it
Hent to Scarborough Avhere it was when his Lordship came for
Ireland. At the earnest desires of Lord Aboyne he interceded
with her Majesty for getting the ammunition stopt by her
Majesty's forces sent away. He declares for clearing the
postscript of Aboyne's letter of the 8th of May that the Earl
of Montrose Avas not to join Avith them but in a legal way.
Being asked who Avas the party who kncAv from Avhom he
expected the wreitt he declares it was meaned by Lord
Montrose avIio would not join in the raising of the said
regiments. Cormock O'Seale, the Irishman, Avas the man
passed betAvixt his Lordship and Nithsdale. The rest Avho
were for his Majesty's service AA^ere Lord Aboyne, Airlie,
Nithsdale and such other friends as they could command. He
declares that the deposition of Shane Dick, who was hanged,
is false. Being asked if his Avarrant was immediately to Owen
M^Kart and Sir Philomy (Phfdim O'Neill) at Charlemont, or
if they had a warrant to his knowledge for Avhat they did or
for joining Avith his Lordship he answers nothing to this
interrogatory, but denies he kncAV of it. Being asked by Avhosc
warrant his brother Avas sent to Ireland to Oavcu M'^Kart and
Sir Philomy he acknowledges he had his directions from him,
and declares the only AA'arrant he gaAc him was to assure him
Avith what surety his Lordship could come to Charlemont or
any other part in Ireland, and gave him directions to stay
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tlicro till liis coinincf. Tie dt'clarcs lliat he cnmo into Ireland
with Lord Newcastle's pass and jjrivate instructions for making
ol' peace, having Lord Newcastle's promise if his Lonlship
could draw them to easy conditions my Lord Newcastle was
to procure to him the King's warrant for j)roceeding therein.
Being asked what end he had in oflering o,()0(J/. sterling to the
General-^NIajor, he declares that offer was made conditionally if
the General-Major would suffer him to return to England.
There was no money in the barque. He knew no such man
as Scrgeant-Major Iloss except he were in Lord Aboyne's
company as one of his attendants, nor did he know of Colonel
Blair.
iii. Further examination of the Same.
Being asked what wan-ant Lord Newcastle could give him to levy
forces in Scotland, having no power over the same, he answered
that he had warrant, to cause forces to be levied in any part
of the King's domiuions for his service, and that some of the
English here would join their regiments to Lord Newcastle's
army, which Lord Newcastle himself told him. Both the
Englishes about Dublin and those here in Ulster had engaged
themselves to Lord Newcastle to bring over regiments unto
him.
iv. Examination of James Sti'art, servitor to the Earl of Antrim.
1643, June 12. Carrickfergus. — Being interrogated upon oath to
declare what he knew of the plot ingenuously under pain of
torturing. He knew not what warrant the Earl of Antrim had,
but he had the pass of the Earl of Newcastle and Lord Derby.
He agrees with the other Avitnesses touching the ammunition to
be sent to the North to Lord Aboyne, but knew not of that to be
sent to Carlisle according to the other's deposition. The Scotch
noblemen that the Earl of Antrim contrived with were the E.'irls
of Montrose, Airhe, Nithsdale and Lord Aboyne. The Earl of
Antrim's brother was sent by the Earl's direction, but he knows
not what his commission was. The reason of their landing at
Newry Castle was that they were informed at the Isle of ilau
their securest landing was there, it being in the hands of the
Irish, and thence they expected a convoy to Charlemont. The
Earl's brother had orders from him to deal with Coll Cittoch's
sons to be of their party, but he was ignorant what speed he
came. Alexander M^'Doncll before his departure had shown
him that he would use his endeavours to draw over Coll Cittoch's
sons before the Earl's coming. As to men he expected to be
his friends he knew of none but these the Commission Avas to
be sent to, such as Aboyne, .Sir Donald, Airlie and Nithsdale.
The arms to be sent with the ammunition were live fielding
pieces with 500 muskets Avith a quantity of ball, lead, and match.
As to the officers sent North he kncAV of none, but that one
Major Ross was there Avith Aboyne. The only servant that
went betwixt Nithsdale and Antrim with the letters was one
Cormock O'Scalle, an Irishman, AA'ho went with him from
Carrickfergus at his escape. The man sent Avith the Irishman
was one of the name of Maxweill Avhose name he kncAV not,
a gross big man, not tall, redbcarded, redchsh haired, a little
bald in the pate, aged betAvixt -10 and 50. Asked what was
meant by the liangiugs left at Carrickfergus he declared that
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the Irishman told him at his return that the Earl of Nithsdale
being suspected for keeping correspondence with the Earl of
Antrim particularly by Sir Richard Graham was forced to allege
for an excuse that the barque was to be sent to Carrickfcrgus
for bringing away some hangings and stuff left there belonging
to my lady. Asked what was meant by the Lord of ^Montrose's
going back from that he promised at York he declared it was
openly reported in the tOAvn that he wouUl fall back from them
and not stand to his promise. Concerning the stopping of the
ammunition to his judgement the reason Avas that the Par-
liament's ships laying ])efore them it could not be brought away,
and that immediately Lord Aboyne and his followej"s went away
of the town, till they should resolve what way to get it away.
He knew nothing of the service undertaken by the Marquess of
Huntley, but that Lord Aboyne was the man talked of as ablest
for undertaking of the service. As to the parties who hoped
to be supplied by these arms he knew none other except Lord
Aboyne and Sir Donald, Nithsdale, and their confederates, and
the said Maxweill was the man to whom Aboyne's business was
committed, besides the letters with the said Irishman. Asked
what papers, commissions, moneys were in the barque that
brought them over or what was left there he knew of nothing
there of the like, and that nothing was left but his spurs and
the little money the Earl had upon him or his other man not
exceeding 30 pieces or thereby which Major Ballantyne got as
his share, and my Lord's barber and cook were to follow with
his clothes, and sumptour and Ballantyne also got three little
cups and a salt cover. Asked if he knew by what warrant my
Lord had to tempt the General-Major with an offer of o,000/.
aterling and of preferment under Newcastle's army he protested
that he knew nothing thereof neither was there any such sum
in th(! barque nor nothing else but the passengers. He knew
nothing of Major Eoss or Avhat he had undertaken, but he heard
he was to be sent away with the ammunition and arms. He
declared that he knew of no design for surprising the magazine
in Scotland or any principal persons in the government there.
Asked if he knew concerning any intelligence or correspondence
between the Marcjuess of Hamilton and the Duchess for inter-
ceding with the General for purchasing a warrant to take up
the rents due to Lord Antrim's brother for his proper use he
declared there was means used at Court by IMaster German
(Jermyn) and others to intercede with the Queen to speak the
Marquess of Hamilton for purchasing the likt- warrant from
the General. Lastly being threatened with the torture and
death except he should declare by who.se warrant and direction
the Earl of Antrim and others undertook the employment he
declares that as the ammunition and arms was to be furnished
by the Queen's order and command so that he doubts not but
the Earl of Antrim's employment and others was directed by
lier Majesty and others there, as was generally thought by all as
by him, and more he takes upon his conscience he knows not.
(All these are true copies, attested by Archibald Primerose.)
[N. XIX., 66.] Abstracts from duplicates sent to the House of
Lords are printed in the Fifth Report of the Historical MSS
Commission^ Appcndi,v, p. 94.
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[1643], July 5. Oxford. — " INIy dearest dearest Jack, I have written
five times to thee since I received thy eii)her which made S[ecretary]
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Nicholas. Solwiu's question from you amazes me, for by that 1 per-
ceive you huve received none of my letters. I ^.ivc you account of our
condition as we then stood. Now we are much liyer (lii^her) with this
Ijreat bh)w <;ivcn in the North and Essex creeping — instead of coming to
Oxford — very weakly towards London yesterday, having had a good rap
on Sumlay, coming to attempt the Prince's fpiarters at Buckiniiliam,
We believe tiie Queen is this night at Ashby in Lcicestersliire, which is
no gi^eat distance from here. AVhen she comes we intend to do great
matters on Kssex. Then he should seek Cheapside for his sanctuary ;
but I ■^'Ay piano, piano, &c. In the mean time all our eyes and hopes
are placed on your Western affairs, which we conceive to stanil in good
postuiT?. We hourly look to hear of the render of Exeter to you and
then, after the joining of your forces, of Wawler's {sic) utter ruin and
consequently of all Koundhoads. If God bless you with Exeter let me
intrcat you to let the whole passage of the proceedings about that place
be stnt me handsomely written at large with your namcis on all
occasions that command in chief, that I may have it printed, for though
I envy not the runnings over of any man's cup yet I cannot endure to
see my friend's cup denied a drop. Dear Rouge I have had something
to do in this particular, wherein I have not been a less friend to my
good friends with you than I hope they believe me. We are daily
frighted T\'ith what we hear concerning PolI[ard] and Portl[and], and
sometimes we are assured they will suffer the worst their friends can
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if it took and there is no doubt of it we lose not the matter by disputing
the manner. I shall be able within 4 or 5 days to give you a further
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the letter had the precedency with which I hear ]\Ir. Wawler at London
much comforts himself. Dear Jack farewell. Preserve rae with roy
friends there, whom I love and honour, and shall, whili' I live and daily
pray for their and your happy meeting with thy affectionate and faithful.
Postscript . — Sir Jacob is like now to peck over the perch again,
so that it may be shortly I may be in employment. I long to hear
what is become of my cousin James." [N. VIII., 143.]
Captain Valentixp: Walton and John Georges to Siu Robeut
Hakley and other members.
1643, July 12. Oxford Castle.— Entreating on behalf of Mr. Alex-
ander Gregory late Minister of Cirencester, who upon the taking of that
town was spoiled of all his goods there, brought a prisoner hitlier, and
since deprived of his rectory there, that, whereas the exchange arranged
between Mr. Hartford, late minister of Banbury, and Doctor Turner,
fellow of Merton College, had been frustrated by the death of the former,
the Parliament would now exchange the latter for Mr. Gregory. (See
Commons^ Journals, v. 168.) Siyned. [N. III., 19.]
The Parliament to the Estates op Scotland.
[1643, July 18.]— Part of the Declaration of that date. (Printed in
Kushworth, iii. 2. 467.) Draft. [N. XX., 04.]
Ordinance.
1643, July 19. — Appointing the Earl of Rutland and others as Com-
mittees to go to Scotland. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 139.) Two
Copies. [N. XIX., 67.] N. XIX., lOl is another Copy from a draft
which contained the names of Lord Grey of Warke in addition to those
of the Commissioners, and formed part of a larger Avhole, the end of a
letter from the Earl of Loudoun dated March 6th 1644, preceding, and
the beginning of a paper from Mr. Robert Meldrum following.
[John Rushwoktii ?] to [Sir Thomas Barrington and the other
Deputy Lieutenants of Essex].
[1043, July 25.] — Desiring them to send a regiment of foot and a
troop of horse into Kent, to aid in suppressing the insurrection there.
(See Commons' Journals, ii. 181.) Draft. [N. XII., 48.]
The Common Hall of the City of Loxdox.
[1643, August 2.] — Resolution. (The purport appears from Commons'
Journals, Vn.ld^.) [X. XIII. , 183.]
to
1043, August 2. [Dublin.] — One Brent, a most pernicious Papist,
and, as they say, a lawyer, came over froiu England, and landed here
the last of July, being sent to Lord Ormonde. On the next day, Sir
William Parsons, Sir Adam Loftus, Sir John Temple, and Sir Robert
Meredith, Avere committed to the Castle of Dublin. Report says that
they do not know what their faults are. Their chiefest endeavours,
they profess, have always been for the good of this Kingdom, the
destruction of'the Rebels and the King's honour, and they aic not guilty
of any other offences. Since their oonnuittal, the English are departing
in great numbers, because the King has given too mueii countenance to
natives of this most unfortunate Kingdom. The poorer sort of tlieni flv
for refuge into England, but they who have anything left go to the Low
Countries, fearing to stay here since the committal of the aV)ove-named
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councillors. Witliiii (licso few (layti, llic Papists aro ;;rowirig vfry
insolent, for tlif English Protcslaiifs arc quite (lisconra;;t'(l by the report
of a c'cssntion, assuring tlicinsclvos that llic rebels will be t;ikc'n for the
good subjects and tlic poor distressed Protestants for tli<! rebels, for they
daily sec them accused of treason put at liberty and discharged out of
the Castle, aiul men that showed themselves most real and hearty against
the Rebels put in their room. The King's intention for the committal
of these councillors was known at Kilkenny at least a fortnight before
his letters came over, as api)ears by the examination which I send. It
is credibly reported that the rebels seek earnestly the lives of these
councillors. I am confident that they are innocent. The army, con-
sisting of 4,o00 foot and 500 horse has betm lately abroad, but nothing
has been done Avorth relating, only the rebels deserted an empty castle of
Sir William Pooiey. The Earl of Castlehaven, an Englishman and a
rebel, has taken two strong castles near Catherlagh, which the English
Protestants have kept ever since the rebellion, and a castle called Balli-
lenan, in which Avero nearl}'^ a thousand English Protestants [is]
strongly beseiged. Nevertheless the army returned yesterday to their
several garrisons probably to remain in them all the summer. What
will become of us English Protestants, I know not, for Ave are consuming
aAA'ay by little and little. Since the first bruit of this cessation Ave
never prospered. Many Englishmen's houses have been burned this
week Avithin two miles of this city, and also part of the suburbs, but
nothing has been done to prevent it or to defend these adjacent parts,
AA'hich very much disheartens all the Protestants here who fear that they
will be left as a prey to the rebels. " All things here is very ill in the
highest degree, no expectation but ruin, and that all English and
Protestants Avill be quite rooted out of this kingdom." (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 213.) Cop^. [N. XII., 63.]
[The French Agent] to [the Queen of France].
1643, August 3. — Informing her- that the Houses of Parliament had
at her request granted Sir Kenelm Digby liberty to go to France.
Draft. In French. Enclosed:
Undertaking of same date by Sir Kenelm Digby that he will not
directly or indirectly negotiate, promote, consent unto, or con-
cede any practise or design prejudicial to the honour or safety of
the Parliament. (See Lords' Journals, vi. 153, 163, 206.)
[N. III., 22.]
Sir Thomas Pelham and others to William Lenthall.
1643, August 3. LcAves. — Today A\'as brought before us " Mr.
Thomas Cotton, a dangerous Papist. The inclosed Avarrant found in
liis man's saddle Avill clearly demonstrate his employment. By this and
many other pregnant circumstances Ave are very sensible of our more
than approaching danger, Avhich to prevent Ave shall be willing to apply
oar utmost industry, but being conscious of our OAvn inability to stand
of ourselves Ave hmubly address oursehes " to the House craving their
advice and assistance, and that London and the adjacent counties
may associate Avith us for our mutual defence. Signed. [N. IH., 21.]
Enclosed :
Sir Edavakd Ford, High Sheriff of Sussex, to his kinsman
Thomas Cotton.
1643, July 19. Oxford. — Authorising him to persuade the aa-cU
affected in Sussex and the parts adjacent to contribute horses,
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arms, plate or money, for his Majesty's service and to receive
and give acquittances for such contributions " that I may more
clearly distinguish the well affected from cordial traitors and
penurious neuters." Siyaed. [N. XII., 60.]
The General Assembly 6f the Church of Scotland.
1G43, August 10. — Order empowering their Committee to meet and
treat with the English Commissioners. Signed " Archibald Johnston."
Copy. [N. XIII., 184.]
The English Commissioners to the Convention of Estates.
1643, August 12. — We are commanded to remind our brethren of
Scotland " that the Popish and Prelaticall faction which began with
them about the yeares 1638 and 1639 and then intende<l to make way
to the ruine of the Kingdome of England by theirs. Have not abated any
part of their malice towards the Nation and Church of Scotland, nor are
at all departed from their designe of corrupting and altering Religion
through the whole Island, though they have inverted the manner of
their proceedings conceiving now that they have an easier way to
destroy them, if they may first prevaile over the Parlyament and King-
dome of England. In which respect, it is the desire of both Houses
that the two Nations may bee strictly united for their mutuall defence
against the Papists and Prelaticall Faction, and their Adherents in both
Kingdomes, Aid not to lay downe Armes till those their implacable
enemies shalbee disarmed and subjected to the Authority and justice
of Parlyament, in both Kingdomes respectively. And as an elfectuall
meanes hereunto, they desire their brethren of Scotland to raise a
considerable force of horse and foote for their aid and assistance, to bee
forthwith sent against the Papists and Prelaticall Faction, and Malignants
now in Armes in the Kingdome of England.
And for the better incouragemeut of the Kingdome of Scotland to
this necessary and soe much desyred union, Wee are by both Houses
authorized to assure their brethren that if they shalbee annoyed or
indaugered by any Force or Army either from England or any other
place, the Lords and Commons of England will assist them with pro-
portionable strength of horse and foote to what their brethren shall
now aiford them, to bee sent into Scotland for the defence of that
Kingdome. And they will maintaine a Guard of Shippes at their owne
charges upon the Coast of Scotland for the securing of the Kingdome
from the Invasion of the Irish Rebells, or other Enemies during such
time as the Scottish Army shalbee imploycd in the defence of the
Kingdome of England. And to the end that nothing should bee
wanting in the Kingdome and Parlyament of Enghmd to facillitate this
worcke — wherein the true reformed Religion not onely in these two
Kingdomes, but throughout all Europe, is so highly concerned, — Wee
are further authorized to consider with their brethren the Estates and
Kingdome of Scotland, of what other Articles or Propositions are fitte
to bee added and concluded wherby this Assistance, and Union betwixt
the two Nations may bee made more beneficiall and efFectuall for the
security of Religion and Liberty in both Kingdomes.
Seeing they have now so fully declared as by what they have done
already so by what they are yet desirous to doe that the true state of
this Cause and Quarrell is Religion, in the Reformation whereof they
are and have bin soe forward and zealous as that tliere is not any thing
expressed to them by their brethren of Scotland in their former or
latter Declaracions which they have not seriously taken to heart, and
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earncslly omlcavourcul to cdlict — notwith.stunJiiifj the subtill, nialitious
iiiul industrious oppositions — lliiit so tlio two Kingdojncs miglit bee
brought into a near» Conjunction, in one i'orme of Churcli Government,
:inil Diicct(;rv ol' Worshippc, one t'iiteehisinc, ete., and the founchition
laid of the utter Extirpation of Popery and J'relacy out of both King-
domes. The most ready and effeetuall nieancs ^hereunto, is now
conceived to bee that both Nations sliall enter into a strict union and
League of mutnall defence, according to the desires of tlie two Houses.
And to induce the pcrswasion of fliis — if tiiere were cause — wee might
observe that in the many Dcehiracions made by tlie Generall Assembly
or Stales of Scotland to their brethren of England there have bin
sundry Expressions manifesting tlie greate Necessity that both King-
domes for the security of their Keligicn and Liberties, should joyne in
this strict union against the Papists, Prelates, and their Adherents,
As also in the Indeavours of a neare Conjunction betweene the
Churches of both Nations, The apprehension and foresight of which
hath caused the Popish and Prelaticall Faction in forraigne parts as well
as in these his Majestie's Dominions strictly and powerfully to combine
themselves to the hinderance of this so necessary worcke, and the
universall suppression of the true Protestant Religion in Europe. A
coui'se not much different from that which they tooke in the yeare
L585, Avhen the wisdome and zeale of this Nation to Countermine so
wicked a Conspiracy, and from the due sense of the mutuall interest of
these two kingdomes in religion and Liberty found a necessity of
entring into a League of this Nature as well considering that thereby
no lesse safety might bee expected to both Nations then danger by-
forbearing the same. And tliough no doubt but in so necessary and
good a worcke many difficulties may arise to interrupt and retard the
same, yet wee are as confident that the hearty and brotherly affection
of this Nation to the Parlyament and Kingdome of England will easily
breaks through them and the rather because iu the like cases of
difficulty and danger not onely at the time of the League above-
mencioned, but before and likewise since, when any opertunity hath
offered it selfc, pertieularly during the sitting of the present Parlya-
ment, the Kingdome of England hath bin very ready and forward to
lay to heart the dangers of the Kingdome of Scotlaiid as their owne,
and to decline no meanes in the reach of their power, for the redresse
and prevention of the same." All which being taken into the serious
consideration of the Lords and others of the Convention we hope many-
arguments will not be needed to persuade them to give their consent
with all convenient speed to these desires of both Houses. Copy.
[N. XIIL, 185.]
The Parliament to the States-General.
1643, August 18. — Declaration in reply to the Exhibits of Sir "William
Boswell with the exhibits themselves. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi.
186-190.) Copies. There are two copies of some of the exhibits.
[N. XVIIL, 54.]
Sir Miles Hobarte and others to William Lenthall.
1643, September 4. Norwich. — Desiring that all moneys raised in
this county may be employed for the present for the pay of the troops
and other extraordinary expenses connected with the siege of Lynn and
one good ship at least may be sent to lie at the mouth of Lynn Deeps
to blockade the town. We have ventured to send round there the
Cygnet frigate, but understand that she is inadequate for the purpose.
Signed. (See Commons' Journals^ iii. 232.) [N. III., 24.]
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Thomas Raikes, Mayor, and orhers to William Lk.vthall.
1643, September 5. Hull.— " The Earl of Newcastle is before our
town, and hath beleaguered it round about with at least 10,000 men, so
that now we stand upon our defence. . i'he great iinpediuieiit which
is here at present is the lack of moneys for the payment of my Lord
Fairfax's soldiers which causes tliem [to] murmur much, and wf* fear
hath been the great cause that they have deserted Beverley and left it
with six pieces of Ordnance and a great deal of ammunition to the
mercy of the enemy who have plundered it in a most tyrannous way. .
We beseech " you " to furnish us with such things as is needful. We
stand need of two oi- threo ships in Humber to keep the enemy from
planting by the river side " . . and debarring us from the sea and
so hindering us of all n.'lief tliat could come to our aid. Sif/ned.
[N. III., 28.]
Sir William Armyne, Henry Daulf.y and Sir Henry Vane to
William Lenthall.
1()43, September 6. Edinbuigh. — " We have received the good
news of Berwick being declared for the King and Parliament, by the
means of sending one of our number thither Mr. Henry Darlev, who so
represented affairs to the town that unanimously they consented to
receive in our forces . . Avithout any resistance, which was no
sooner done but upon the notice thereof we presently made the
Remonstrance beiewith sent to the Committee of the Convention of
Estates, and were for a while in greater difficulties after the town had
received in our forces than before, until at last after a long and serious
debate between the Committee of Scotland and ourselves we agreed
upon a result to be presented unto you, which if the two Houses
approve of, we hope will be a good expedient to settle that town in
security, and to the advantage of the mutual interests of both kingdoms."
We enclose particulars, ''and can only say this much, that we who arc
upon the place, could not find any other means to secure that town, and
reconcile the mistakes, which else we discerned were like to have
happened l)y reason of the large treaty." (See Commons^ Jounuils,
in. 244.) :Si(jned. !ScaI. [N. III., 26.]
Miles Temple to .
1643, September 7. Dover Castle. — Concerning his meeting at
Rochester the previous day with a brother of Captain Dawkes of
Dovei', who isaid that he had newly come from the King's army, to talk
with his brother about keeping Dover Castle for the King, and that
his brother was mad if he did not do so. [N. XII., 64.]
George Trotter to .
1643, September 7. [Dover Castle.] — Concerning Lieutenant
Dawkes' alleged intentions of seizing the C:istle, and asking that he
might be turned forth with all possible speed, and fur a supply of
powder and match. (See Commons' Jotirnals, iii. 234.) [N. 111., 27.]
The House of Commons.
[1613, September 7.] — Declaration concerning the sus})ension of the
Fifth Article of the Covenant. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 231.)
[N^. XIII., 19«.]
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The Committee at Deri-.y to the Setakek.
[1G4.3, Sopteinbi'i- 10.] — (The purport of piirt concerning Mr. Allestree
nppeard from Commons' Joiirnnls, iii. 2H1.) Your extra .supply of
powder and arms came so seasonably that it frightened the (Queen's
army from making any attempt on us. By reason of our ill quarter
at the late general Rendezvous at Nottingham many of our soldiers run
from us. Our horse are wearied out with continual convoying of
Lancashire and Cheshire carriers. Nottingliam horse are gone to the
general Rendezvous about Boston, which gives the Newark forces a
hetter opportunity to come into our county. We beseech you to be a
moans that either Lancashire and Cheshire give over entire trading, or
else that they may receive a troop or two of horse to convoy their own.
We also entreat for more powder and match ; part of our last we sent
into Cheshire, and part we spent in taking Sir Richard Fleetwood's
liousc in Staffordshire. . It was only through want of it we missed
taking Tutbury Castle with Hastings and all his chief commanders.
Copy. [N. XII., 30.]
Philip Francis, Mayor, Sir Shilston Cal:\iady, John Hoaves^
Robert Savery, Thomas Arundell, Fraxcis Godolphin and
Richard Erisey to William Lextiiall.
1643, September 14. Plymouth. — Yesterday there was discovered
to us a plot for betraying the Providence by her Captain, William
Brook. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 29.]
Sir David Watkins to William Strode.
1643, September 15. — Complaining of the malignancy and negligence
of the searchers at Gravesend, by whose remissness many ships have
passed by there unsearched to the great prejudice of the Parliament and
kingdom. Signed. [N. III., 30.]
Colonel Herbert Morlet to William Lenthall.
1643, September 16. Farnham. — I was lately in Hampshire and
was ordered hero by the Committee for the safety of the kingdom to
await their further orders, which have not come. " This day I received
intelligence that the Earl of Crawford with his own. Col. Ford's,
Col. Bennett's, the SheritF of Wilts', Sir Ed. Deering's and Crispe's
regiments are designed to take in Southampton and are expected this
day to sit down before it. The garrison there is not above 300, the
soldiers in arrears, the town abounding with Malignants. If immediate
course be not taken to relieve it that town in probability will be lost.
My force being but 400 is very unable to resist so great a strength now
they are united, though if I had been let alone 1 might have given some
obstruction to their joining together. If you can fortliwith send 2.000
horse and dragoons to join with me, I believe we may give them some
remove if not defeat. You may now see how necessary it was for the
Associated Brigade to stay in these parts, without which, or some
considerable force instead of it, the Southern Counties will be all lost,
then London cannot but be in danger. This approaching cloud, I fear,
may raise a storm in Sussex, which county is full of neuters and
Malignants ; and I have ever observed neuters to turn Malignants upon
such occasions." Seal. [N. III., 31.]
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DocTOB John King to William Lenthall.
1643, Septeniber 19. Hertford. — The Committee of Parliament for
this County, having received a warrant from his Excellency for the
speedy raising of 100 horse for a troop of Arquebusiers have com-
manded me to ask the deferring the execution of this warrant for .some
time, inasmuch they are now raising 300 light horse to be under the
Earl of Manchester's command, and the County lias recruitetl Colonel
Middleton's regiment twice, and other Companies under his Excellency,
anrl has lately furnished Sir W. Waller with many horse, and the Earl
of Denby's (Denbigh) officers swept away many men's horses when
they went through the County, and the County hath furnished at least
1,000 or 1,200 horse for the most part at theii- own charge, and now
they are speedily to raise 120 horse for Dragoons to be sent to the
Earl of Manchester. Seal. [N. III., 32.]
Sir Edwaed Monixs, Siu Micuakl Livesev and others to
William Lenthall.
1643, September 21. Sittingbourne. — Concerning the carriage of Sir
Robert Honywood. (See Commous' Journals, iii. 257.) Signed.
[N. III., 33.]
John Hobarte, Sik John Potts, Sik Miles Hobaute, Fhajilingham
Gawdy, Francis Fering, Sajiubl Smythe and Thomas Sother-
TON to William Lenthall.
164-3, September 21. — Reciting the great charges this county,
(Norfolk), had undergone for the public defence in maintaining hoi'se
in the Lord General's army and two regiments of foot in Lincolnshire
all the summer, besides forces necessarily kept at home for suppressing
disturbances, and that now a new burden has been imposed Ijy the late
ordinance for 600 horses and for increasing the foot, and requesting with
the approval of the Earl of Manchester that the county might have the
benefit of the sequestrations therein. Signed. [N. III., 3i.]
Sir Thomas Alston, Sir John Burgotne, Thomas Rolt and
Edward Osborne to William Lenthall.
1643, September 26. Biggleswade. — Concerning the raising of 200
horse charged on Bedfordshire. The county complains that we have
not charged the Train horse accordijig to the letter of the Ordinance.
We conceive that Parliament intended to have regard to their horses
and arms found, and not to charge them as if they had found none.
We submit the course we have taken to Parliament. (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 260.) Signed. [N. IIL, 35.]
Harbottle Grimston to William Lenthall.
1643, September 26. Colchester. — Requesting that .Mr. Henry Farre,
Lieutenant-Colonel to the Earl of Warwick, who had bciu left out of
the last ordinance by the printer's mistake, might be added to the
Committee for the County of Essex. (See Commons' Jounia Is, iii. 260.)
Seal. [N. III., 36.]
Captain Tristram Stevens to Colonel Whitehead and the Committee
at PORTSMOI'TH.
1G43, September 27. From aboard bis Majesty's ship the Charles
afore Hurst Castle. — *' We have only this day's victuals left, and when
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that is (loiio, wo are to seek for more, God knows wlioro, I undfMstaiid
V)y our Purser's letttT that no monoy can b(! got for our victuallin'^.
I wouhl dosire to know from you speedily what is intended to be done
about U.S. If to supply us anew with victuals, then 'tis high time it
■were on board already; if not, then tliere must be special care taken
for the speetly sending of a certain number of soldiers for the itssisting
of Coloiul Button in keeping of the Castle. Never hath ship been sent
to sea, as we have, nor used worse than we are, nor so ill accommodated
with all sorts of provision, when 'tis sent us, for we have had stinking
beef, and pork, and also stinking beer a great j)art of this voyuge, and
unless siicli a business had been pur|)0sely intended, a man would have
scarce imagined that a ship should be so badly fitted witli neces.saries
as we have been." A Frenchman, one Jerome from Newhaven, I am
informed, has arrived at Weymouth with 100 banels of powder and
other arms and ammunition for their supply there. If you had sent
a ship to Weymouth Roads, as I desired, he might have been intercepted.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 258.) [N. III., 37.]
Sir Thomas Stanley, Coloxkl Ralph Asshetox, and others to the
House ok Commons.
1643, September 2S. Manchester. — Christopher Malone ofDrogheda
being indebted to John Haitley of Manchester had consigned goods to
Laurence Mercer of Liverpool to sell and pay Hartley out of the
proceeds, but such proceeds had been detained by Mercer by order
of Mr. John Walker, Mayor of Liverpool, on the ground that !Malone
bein"' a rebel the goods were forfeited to the Crown and that the
Corporation under their Charter was entitled to them, but in fact
the goods had been shijiped on October 25, 1641 and for three weeks
afterwards Malone bad behaved as a loyal subject during which time
the sale had taken place, all which we certify at the instance of Hartley
■who has always been faithful to Parliament, and submit to your con-
sideration. Signed. [N. III., 38.]
SiK Edavakd Boys to William Lentiiall.
1643, September 28. [Dover.] — Supporting the desire of the town
of Dover to raise a third band of volunteers, with the mavor,
Mr. Edsvard Prescott, as their captain, and requesting some money out
the sums raised in the County for his soldiers' pay, who are two
months in arrear, though he has borrowed 250/. [N. III., 39.]
The House of Commons to the Eakl of Warwick.
164-3, September 28. — In reply to his letter of the 22nd declaring
that they will take speedy order for payment of the mariner? of the
merchant men, provision having already been made for his Majesty's
ships, and thanking him for his care wisdom and valour. -Draft or
Copi/. [N. XII., 65.]
The House of Commons.
[16 13, September 29.] — Votes concerning the proposed cessation
in Ireland. (These are drafts differing considerably from the form
finally adopteil, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 238.) [N.
XIX.. 29.]
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The PARLIAMJiXT OF ENGLAND.
1643, September 30. — Declaration concerning the Cessation. (Printed
in Rushworth, iii. 2. 555.) Draft. [N. XXI., 5.]
William Veale to William Hawkins, Agent to the Lord Lieutcnnnt
of Irehind.
1613, September 30. Dublin. — The Cessation here "is now concUided,
to the <;reat joy of the Roman Catholic sul)iects, as now they arc called,"
of which the Articles are inclo.sed. " Since this was conclulcd and
proclaimed some of these good subjects have hanged .some and killed
others of our men within lour miles cf this place yet no satisfaction or
course taken with them. What a miserable condition we that muit
remain here are in any reasonable man may judge, being left, as I may
say, both by our King and Parliament to the mercy of these nierciles.s
and bloody villains. That which they are to pay will not relieve our
army a month, if they were to continue all with us, but 'tis reported
here and 'tis very proi)able that 10,000 of our soldiers are- to go
over to you in Eughind, and that my Lord Marquess of Ormond is
to be General of them, my Lord Inchiquin Lieu tenaut- General, and
Sir Thomas Luckes General of the hori^e that goes from hence, then the
Irish to lall all of them upon the Scots in Ulster, so we in this place lie
at their mercy whensoever they please, except God miraculously deliver
us, for if they stay their hands from sending us provision, and ours
being tied that we cannot fetch it in if we had strength as formerly we
did, then we shall soon perish. Shipping that would come with
provisions cannot, being blocked up, as we hear by some that lately
came over, some by the King's ships and some by Chester water and
Liverpool by the Parliament's. Winter draws on and never was less
provision of coals here than now ; 'tis likely many a house will be
pulled down and burnt for want of firing. ^Most of us here do
apprehend more danger now than at the beginning of the rebellion.
Then here there was shipping to carry over those that would into
England, but now here is not any or any like to be, the Parliament
who we took to be our friends having now forsaken us, that will ii(;t
command so much as one ship to lie upon this coast to relieve those
that arc in distress. The Lord unite tlie hearts of our King and ins
subjects togetlier, that we may have some relief, and not the.~i' blc^odv
rebels to triunqjh over us." [N. III., 40.]
Captain IIiciiakd Lee to John I'v.m.
1643, October 1. Rochester. — Informing him of the apprehensinn
of Mr. Waller MontagU(^ and desiring to know the pleasure of the
Houses therein. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 2G1, 2u(i ; Lords'
Journals, \i.2o().) Seal. [X. III., 41.]
Colonel Edward Massie to the Eahl or Essex.
1613, October 5. Gloucester. — The baililfs of your manors in
Herefordshire have been unable to get any of your rents, as the eneniv
forbids it on pain of plundering, and this must continue till I have a
force to enable me to countermand, the nearest of your temuits Iving
too remote and Gudderidg (Goderich) Castle including them. "We
have not heard of the enemy's reflu.\ — since your E.\cellei:cy gave them
their passports at Newbury of which they boast but little — untd
Monday last, there being marched into Tewkesbury 400 foot and
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3 or 4(H) liorsc. Report is jvlso that consideralili- iiuiiilmi's jire nmrchcfl
into Siult^ley and towards Kvcslmliiie, hikI tiieir lull r<;solntions are to
lie ut Stroud, i'ainfswick, aud Ciiclteuliain, ou the Forest side at
Newnani iNlitciioldeaiie and Ncwent, and nearer also, so that your
Excelleney well knowctli how impossible it will he for us to maint'iin
this garrison without supply of btn,n<rth, many of the townsmen here
being weary of the service, and the eountry already dare not or will
not look upon us, beinjj also likely to lose our markets, since we are
not able to defend them from the enemy's seizure. To remedy all
which I am bold to make this address to your Excelleney by whoso
favour in a speedy order and command our succour may be full and
timely, which if delayed till these settle and fortify themselves in their
winter quarters it will be a thing of much hazard and difficulty to
relieve us,
Postscript. October 6. — I am truly advertised by my scouts that those
foot which were at Tewkesbury being of the Welsh forces are all marched
away yestr-evening upon an alarm my troop of horse gave them, that
they cried out * The enemy from Gloucester was coming with 4 pieces of
ordnance and 2,000 foot and horse,' and so in much confusion and haste
([uitted the town, and swore — being of the Welsh forces — that the Lord
Herbert should never make them slaves again, nor bring them out of their
own country on any pretence whatsoever, so took their way over Upton-
bridge, and no persuasion of Colonel Vavisor or other ofticer nor the
force of their horse could constrain them to stay and fortify Tew-
kesbury, as this day they should have begun, and now not one left
there. I know that the enemy will do what possibiy they can to take
Tewkesbury for their winter quarter, if our care prevent them not, for
we expect others in the room of the Welsh, who, I persuade myself,
will hardly ever be brought so far again upon any service whatever.
We hear nothing of Sir William Waller but hope our supply is cared
for. Sir .John Winter's house in the Forest is fortified and a large
number of soldiers allotted to garrison there. Sir Ralph Hopton is said
to be at Berkeley Castle and hath brought with him 3 or 400 more to
garrison there." Seal. [N. ill., 42.]
Sir Thomas Middleton to Richard Moore.
1643, October 6. Wem. — Importuning his help in the House for
supply of money men and horses. " It hath pleased God to bring
us safely to Wem where we find the country so plunderetl and pillaged
both of money and horse that there is no possibility of raising either
here for our present supply, and those moneys I took up upon my credit
are long since spent and which is worse I can be trusted for no more,
because the moneys are not paid in to them according to the Order
of the Committee, so that I am for present left in a poor condition,
being seated in the mouth of the enemy, anil wanting both money and
men to defend ourselves. The enemy is very strong and daily expect
more forces from His Majesty, and this night we are informed there is
a supply come to them, and every hour we look to be set upon, our
forces being but very few, and those auxiliaries we have from Cheshire
ready upon all occasions for want of pay to leave us, so that unless
God in mercy look upon us, and put it into your hearts to send us
speedy supply we are like to be swallowed up by the enemy. I need
not inform you of how great consequence to the public the reducing
of these parts are. The great opposition [that] is made and the care
[that] is had to keep us out of Wales, makes me believe there is some
"reater end in it on the adversaries' part than we for present can
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imagine. I should not doubt . . but by gaining 1,000 foot and 300
horse, which I believe my Lord General may for a time spare, to
reduce these countries and to settle an oppressed people in peace,
who for present dare not nor do not show themselves, though we are
in the heart of the country, because the enemy is so strong and we so
inconsiderable a number to deal with them." 1 desire you tlierefore
to use your best endeavours in the House to manifest our condition
and to find a way of speedily supplying both men and money, whether
by Lord Denbigh's speedy march, or by the loan of some forces from
my Lord General, or by landing of some Scots in Lancashire, I refer to
the Houses to consider, only desiring expedition. " The country is
engaged against us by oath, which they have been forced to take, and
in particular Wales, and my own tenants forced to swear to oppose mo.
The enemy hath fortified my castle against me very strongly. My Lord
Capel hath caused my woods to be cut down, my farms and outhouses
to be pulled down and sells the wood thereof. I hope, if God prosper
the Parliament, as I doubt not of, his Lordship may be thought of and
some satisfaction may be made out of his estate." (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 277.) Seal. [N. IIL, -13.]
Hakbottle Grimston and others to William Lekthall.
1643, October 6. Chelmsford. — Interceding for Lieutenant-Colonel
Farre, and justifying his having taken away Brasier's commission for
seizing horses. Signed. [N. IIL, 44.]
Egbert Jordan to William Wellbor.
1643, October 7. Cambridge Castle. — " I have received a com-
mission from our most pious Major, the Earl of Manchester, for the
Castle, but I want above a 100 muskets, swords and bandoleers, besides
pikes for to .«rm my company, which he commands me to maive up
between 2 and 300. Likewise we want 50 barrels of powder at the
least, for all our store will not last above 3 hours' fight. Our ditch
goes very slowly on, notwithstanding without it the Castle is of little
value, but if it were done . . . impregnable. We . . are above
9 weeks behind in pay ; these things considered our case is very
desperate, unless God be pleased to move the Parliament to supply us
Avith moneys and arms and munition, for Oxford forces come within
20 miles and plunder at their pleasure, and how soon they may come
and surprise us God only knows, for I am persuaded they know as
well as ourselves what a condition we are in, we having so many
malignant scholars and others. I beseech you therefore to do what
possible may be to procure" from the House some speedy and instant
way for providing for the soldiers' arrears and their future pay,
" otherwise Ave shall never keep soldiers together, for tfa-ey drop away
most miserably for mere want, and if the enemy should but make a
breach in here — believe me as a soldier — all the Associated Counties
would not only be endangered to be lost, but even Loudon itseli'."
[N. III., 45.]
Thomas Cole, Si r. Toxin Reade, Robert Castell, Thomas Dl'Ckett,
DuDLKj PorE, Matthew Linsey, and Gbokge Gawsett to
William Lentuall.
1643, October 10. Cambridge. — " First our very subsistence is
questioned and therefore we humbly desire the resolntion of the
House whetlier the institution of several Committees in e:tch county
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ncoordiiiff to the late OnlinHiiro for associating Lincoliisliiir- with thos«
<'()unties <lo mill iiiid make void this yenfial ('oiniiiitt"<' of thf; Asso-
ciation, as is conceived and ol)jc'ctcd by some. Secondly for the power,
which by the late Ordinance you have (Uitrustffd us willial, we fhnl it
too short to carry on such various and wei^^hty business efrectually ; as
not eiiablin<^ us to iui|)rison oi'any ways to secure dan<;erous Mali^^nants,
refractory ])ersons, and such as disobey and abuse not only oui' authority
but yours, nor to punish mutinous soldiers, by whom we have found both
ourselves and this j)l;vcc much endangered. Thirdly the Committee is
in danjier of dissolution through the non-appearance of Commissioners,
p'ourthly we are utterly destitute of money in the common treasury for
tlie defraying of such charges as concern the Association in general,
as the payment of the garrison in the Castle, the payment of Scouts,
guards, carriages, and many other like occasions, besides above .300/.
which is owing to the Treasurer, we having often written earnestly to
the several counties to send in tlieir proj)ortions without effect in most
of them. For our dangers we have just grounds to fear not only
domestic insurrections l)y reason of the abundance of active Malignants,
both in town, country, and colleges, but also the attempts of remoter
enemies, concerning which we receive daily advertisement," — which
wo leave to the bearer to relate, " humfdy beseeching you to take into
your consideration the consequence of this place, being the heart — as it
were— of this Association, and which the enemy does most aim at, as
we dailv hear, and have reason to believe, for both town and castle
being fortified to their hands, it would be a safe rendez-vous for them
to retreat unto, and an inlet into all the other counties and be a means
to stop the passages of provisions for London." (See Commons' Journals,
iii. 274, 278.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 46.]
The Eakl of Dorset to Lord Edw\\rd Hoavard.
1643, October 10. Oxford. — Expressing his gratitude for services*
done him. Seal. [N. III., 47.]
Sir William Armyne, Sir Henry Yane, and Henry Barley
to William Lexthall.
1643, October 11. Edinburgh. — " In our last we gave you accounte
of our securing the towne of Berwick, which hath since appeared to us
a happy prevention of the enemy, who at the .<ame time and ever since
hath had a designe upon it. Severall alarmcs have bin given by the
enemy along the Borders lietwixt Owler and Berwicke, whereupon the
Estates of Scotland published this inclosed Proclamjition ; and it was
thouglit fitte that three troopes of Scottish horse should be taken into
the towne of Berwicke, for the further security of it from dangers both
within and without, and two hundred Scottish foote, which hath bin
an unavoydable charge to us, without the imminent danger of the
towne, as our Billes of Exchange upon Sir Gilbert Gerrard can testify.
But the enemies' strength being not so greate as at first was appre-
hended, and wee willing to take the first advantage of easing the charge,
tooke oi-der tliat the troopes of horse should bee withdrawne, and some
companies of foote placed in their roome. Thus st;3nds the present
condition of tlie towne. What the resolutions of the Houses are con-
corning the further setling of it, wee very much desire to heare, as being
of no small consequence.
By late letters from Major Generall Monro to the Committie of
Estates wee perceive that the busines of the cessation is now con-
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eluded in Ireland, the coppies of wliich letters and cessation wee send
you heere inclosed. This liath put tlie English and Srotti:«h tlicre
to greate difficulties which cannot bee resolved and remedied without
the speedy advice and assistance of the Houses of Parliament as in
our answers to the Commitlie of Estates two severall times wee
have bin necessitated to declare, and to feede them with good hopes and
expectations in the meane season, untill wee receive the pleasure of the
Houses concerning the same. Our last paper to tliis effect wee send
.you the coppy of, wheiein wee were put to vciy greate straighte? what
to expresse to them, that might keepe the army in Ireland from taking
some desperate courses, and exposing that kingdome wholly to the will
of the cruell and bloody rebells. All Avhich wee earnestly recommend
to you for some speedy resolution, fearing that extremities will now
come upon that army and the other forces so fast, upon this cessation,
that they will not rest contented much longer with words. What
course wee shall then take to giie them satisfaction unlesse wee
speedily heare from you will bee very difficult, (hey having bin eighleene
moneths without pay, and being ready to sterve fur want of necessjiry
subsistance. The Covenant as it is sent over with the alterations from
the Parliament is very well approved of heere, and tomorrow the
Commissioners of the Church meete to appoint dales for the taking of it
by the whole kingdome. It is said heere that the House of Commons
and Assembly of Divines have already taken it in a very solemne manner,
which gives greate satis.faction, and is very seasonable in one respect;
because there is newly arrived a French agent, whose businesse is — as
it is commonly reported — to perswade this kingdome from ingaging in
the cau.se of England, and to mediate the p]arlo of Antrim's release,
but it is conceived heere hee is come too late, all things being in very
good forwarduesse if the mony most necessary for the setting forth
and maintaynance of the army weere arrived. The men are leavyed
in severall sheyres but cannot bee brought into a body, for want of
mony, which is requisite therfore to .bee hastened away, by reason of
the winters comming on so fast. Tiiis day the Commis.<ioners of the
Church have mette, who have very readily and cheerfully approved of
the Covenant with the alterations sent from England, and arc extreamelv
well satisfyed to heare of the happy progresse it hath alreadv had in
England. They have appointed Friday next for the. Committie of
Estates and themselves to take it, and that in the same solemni- manner
as in England when also it is expected that wee should take it with
them, from the example of the Scotch Commissioners with yon who
without direction from hence looke the Covenant in England and
therefore they conceive wee may do the same heere, to give satisfaction
to this kingdome, not doubting but as they have approved this action in
their Commis.'^ioners, so the Houses will do tlie same in us. U| i)n the
next Lord's day, intimation of the Covenant is to bee given tlironghout
all the churches and the same day seavenight it is to bee takei; and
sworne by all tlie kingdome. A relation i»f the king's greate victoiv at
Newberiy l»y his Majestie's e.\[)resse eoininand to the Eaile I,;innericke
is s?nt to lliis citty of Edenbnigh, whilst our information to rcetil\ tlie
same is onely a few printed papers casnallv eonie to our hands. Wee
have this day received a paper iioiii the Committie of Estates, v hich
wee herewith send, wherein is ex[)ressed how necessary it is tiiat one of
our number .should sjieedily retuine to acquaint the Houses by word
of mouth of the true state of aflaires in Ireland and heere, whir h in
regard of Mr. Hatcher's speedy returne hitl:er, wee do believe wee
shalbee necessitated to consent unto." Signed. [N. III., 48. J
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The Earl of Manchester to William Lenthall.
H)43, Octoljor 12. Ilonifastlo. — Entreiitin^ him to acquaint the
llouso of Commons " that tlie Karl of Newcastle having assisted the
Jjin(!()hishire forces Avith 10 troops of horse, wliich body beinjj joined
with as many of their own country they marciitid towards the relief
of BuUinbrook Castle which I had besieged, being a phice which did
much annoy those parts of Holland that lie near about lioston. Aft«r
that 1 had drawn up the horse to the top of BuUinbrook Hill word was
brought me that the enemy with about fourscore colours of horse
was marching towards me, whereupon I advanced with the horse to
meet him and caused the foot and artillery to march as fast after the
horse as thej^ could." (The rest of the letter is the same verbatim as
that from the Earl printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 25) from " but
came not so near " to " scattered about the country.") Signed. Seal.
[N. III., 19.]
Sir John Meldrum to Thomas {sic) Lenthall, Speaker of the
House of Commons.
1643, October 14. Hull. — " Sir, I shall not wearie you much with
the relation of some happie successes CTod hath blessed us with all
since my arrivall att Hull kuowinge that many pennes will be sett a
Avorke whereby neither the truth in the narration nor the favor and
mercie of God cann bee revealed. Upon Munday beinge the ninth of
this instant, the reginalists about brcake of day did with a great deale
of courage beinge commaunded by Denton, Stricland and one Little
a countryman of myne who commanded in cheife fell upon one of our
out workes called the raged jetty, a place of great imporfance for the
safe ridinge of our shippinge before the towne. But by the resolution
of two Inglish commaunders and a countryman of mine, cosea
Germaine to Sir William Cunningham, and the courage of the gunners
andsouldiers, they were — upon veiwe of a hundreth musqueteres Avhich
followed me from the mount — beaten out of the worke dri[ven] to a
most shamefull retrcite leivcingc the bodies of theire commaunders dead
upon the place, many of their souldiers killed and wounded. Where-
ui3on, upon the eleventh of October, my Lord Geuerall bid call a counsell
of warr, where it was resolved for us to issue forth, and to beate them
forth of their next workes approachinge to ours. The order was to
fall out in two distinct bodies of live hundred musqueteres apeice
commaunded — under my charge — by two collonells, Lambert and Raines-
borough, who with major Forbesse and Major Wren n caryed themselves
very bravely, marching alongst the enimies lyne of approach, on every
side, the enimy abandoning one worke after another, untill wee made
ourselves masters of theire ordinance. But as the sunn — in her greatest
bright nesse — is subject to eclipes, soe it tell out that the forwardnesse
and violence of our souldiers, was abated by a hundred pikes of the
enimy, who charginge the van of our foote, scattered and in disorder
did drive us backward againe, regained there ordinance and enforced
us all to a shamefull retreate, the commaunders and m[y]selfe not beinge
able to stopp any one man — if t had beene att
the stake — . In this retreate [Rainesborough] is either taken
prisoner or killed dead and fiiUen into some ditch, but cannot bee
found, his man's dead body is found. Upon my Lord Generall's order
to shutt the gates and the sense of their owne carriage a body of
foote was againe drawne upp, which fallinge againe with as much
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animositye and heate as formerly they had retyred did drive them
againe out of their workes, recovered all the ordinance lost ami
gayned a halfe cannon and a demy culveringe of brass which wee
had not possessed in the first charge. Upon this change of the
scene of affaires the Lord Marquiss' Leifetenant-generall Kinge brought
downe the whole army from the head quarter, wherewith — the two last
peices turned upon the body of their army — they were all forced to a
wretched retreat, and to stand att a distance untill wee sleighted their
whole lyne of approach. Wee brought of nine peice of ordinance, one
demy cannon called one of the Queenes Boes, a demy culveringe of
brass, t[w]o sacers, and foure or five drakes safely within our quarters.
After they perceived that they h[ad] lost the two brass peeces — which
they did imagine wee Ave[reJ not able to drawe of — there whole body
of foote with forty colours drawes themselvef? within pistoll sliott to the
raged jetty — where theire great was — being resolved to fall upon it
that night, but by the order they perceived was taken to keepe
two hundreth musqueteres without the jetty which could not have
beene donn, if they had had ordinance and puttinge so many resolved
men within the jetty, they took themselves to their heeles about mid-
night and retired to their head quarter ; ray Lord Newcastle and
Leifetenant-generall Kinge were behoulders of the second part of this
act, and as is reported, Kinge is wounded in t[w]o severall places. Our
ordinance hath donn them a great deale of mischeife, and if wee had
had a fresh body of foote they had beene put to a great strayte. In
their retyriuge ther other god stuck in the dirt untill all the country
people were called to drawe her of. Amongst the captaines — who
deserved all well — Micklewhaite, Persons, Bethel and HardstatFe for
the horse [and] Captaine Clayton, the bearer hereof, haveinge a generall
love of all the souldiers, did very good service. Captaine Salmond,
Captaine Sibbjdd, and Captaine Crookes for the Ibote did carry them-
selves very valiantly. I had [a] blowe on the side by a slugg of cutted
yron shott from the [Queen]es peice but thankes to God am not the
worse. I believe he[rj Majestic if she had knowne where the shott
should have would have checked the gunner for
not charginge full Avere in service in Yorkshire.
Wee hard the noise of the encounter in Lyncolnshire whereunto God
hath pleased to give a happy issue whereby you may persave that
God is upon the stage and that Dagon must downe. Since the begin-
ninge of mv letter we understand that Colonell Eainsborough is safe."
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 50.]
Sir John Byron to Colonel Aldrich, Governor of Aylesbury.
1643, October 16. Oxford. — "I have adventured upon the former
acquaintance I had with you, to send this messenger to you, whom I
desire you will do no prejudice to, howsoever you entertain the motion
I shall make to you, which is only this ; that if you plea.se to employ this
or any other trusty person to pass betwixt us I shall propound sonufliing
to you both for your honour and advantage, and that with all imaginable
secrecy which shall be punctually performed." (See Lords' Journals,
vi. 284.) [N. III., 51.]
Gabriel B.^RBOR to the Honourable Sir John Lent.4li,, Speaker
of the House of Commons {sic).
1643, October 17. Hertford. — "L^pon notice received from certai.i
persons fled out of Bedford that Bedford is taken, as this our scout can
relate, and who can tell the pains of Sir John Norwich, who twice
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s»Mulin<; out hi.s warrants for horse and foot in licdford.-diiro ]r<u\ mrf
above IH men come in, liotli out of town and country, wlienrin the
Iionouralde Hous'; may perceive Iiow prepared they are to wcdcome the
enemy, and ihe like we may Tear in our country, for that some capt^iins
— as lam informed — ilo dis[)atch their soldiers to join with the volunu-ers
of our new militia, and malignant gentlemen and others do all they can to
liindcr that business for the preparing a freer ingress for the enemy,
1 hope you will call in this our honest neighbour, who can more
particularly relate, and 1 hope the House will be pleased speedily to
promise some aid from his Excellency to Sir John Norwich, who
disarmed and brought with him all the Malignants' arms, in and ncir
Bedl'ord. We doubt nut you will command our Deputy Lieutenanls to
come down and give their assistance, lest the Malignants presently Uik^
the opportunity to draw the enemy into our county to receive their
rents and sequestration business." [N. III., 52.]
John Sleigh, Mayor, to John Rushworth.
1643, October 19. Berwick. — Acknowledging his letter. " Thank
God it was upon my resolution, though much against the mind of some
ol" our Aldermen and others. I could certify you how much I have
been opposed. . . The work is done, wherein 1 ble.ss God I have beea
a main instrument. At that time and since I am grumbled at exceedingly
by many of our neighbours, but weigh it not." Have against my will
accepted the office of Mayor for the present year in order to prevent a
Malignant being chosen. Seal. [N. III., 53.]
The Earl of Essex to William Lenthall.
1643, October 19. — Desiring that Mr. Henry Nott be appointed
Guardian of the Fleet prison. (See Commons' Jourjmh. iii. 283.)
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 54.]
SiK William Brereton to [William Lenthall].
1643, October 21. Nantwich. — Desiring that the King's, Queeu's,
and Prince's revenues in Cheshire might be applied for the supply of
the necessities of the soldiei"s there, and also that Mr. Henry Cockson
mio-ht be appointed by the Committee for Sequestrations Solicitor for
that County. (Printed in Grey, iii. 48.) [N. III., 55.]
Sir John Btron to Colonel Aldrich.
1643, October 21. Oxford. — " I have acquainted his Majesty with
your letter, nnd only him, who is graciously pleased to give you assurance
of his acceptance of your service by his own hand. His Majesty hath
reason to be cautious in regard of the late failure at Poole upon a treaty
of the same nature; and therefore what you propound in this business
let it be done with that clearness and ingenuity, that it may not undergo
any such suspicion. His Majesty would not have you go suddenly to
attempt this business, as thereby to do any prejudice to it, but leaves
both th" time and uianner of doing it to your own discretion, who being
on the place cim best judge of those circumstances. What you tliink fit
to be done on this side, shall be punctually observed with all secrecy ;
it rests only now that you declare yourself more particularly, aijd lay
the desif'P so tb^^t in human reason — leaving the success to God — ^it may
not fail."
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At fooi- fn the King's hand :— " I approve of thia letter. Charles R."
[N. Ill,, 56.]
Sir William Breretont and Sir Thomas Middleton to William
Lentiiall.
1(5*3, October 21. — "Wee with the forces could bee spared out of
CbesLire having seised on Wem, a markett towne in Shropshire we
entkavoured the entrenchment thereof as a coniodyoiis and rittiiig phice
for onr retyrement, if oceacion should enforce us. 'i'he Lord Capell and
eoonseJl att Shrewsbury — sensible as it seeraes of our intencions, and of
Ihe dangerous consequence would thereon happen, if tliev should
permitte ns quietlye to fortefye and entiencli it — endeavored all thev
conld to prevente and oppose us in it, and to that purpose Irxvino^e
procured all the assistance that Lichfeild, Dudley, Worcester, Chester,
Shropshire and Walles could make they drewe up])d into one bodye
mette nere Ellesmire in Shropsliire, had tliree cannons, two drakes, and
one great morterpeece that carryed a thirty jwund bullet, had one
hnndrecl and twenty odd wagiions and carriages laden with bread,
biskett, beare, and other provisions, and theire aimye being formydable
as coiisistinge of neere live thousand, as the prisoners since taken by
OS doe relate, the enemye tooke the feild and encam|)ed uppon
jesterdaye sevenight all night in the feild neere Culmeere aboule
the middway betwixt Ellesmyre and Wem towards us ; but [at]
Lappington a place not so soone to bee forgotten b}'- them, remarkable
for their late crueltye in burninge of the church, and of the curra<^eous
opposicion made tiiere against them by a very small party of ours — as In
tiur former lettres wee have signified about sixteen dayes past — the
enemye altered his course — though that were the next fittest and rediest
-iray for his advance to Wem — and marched backe and soe to a side
slippe towne called Welsh Hampton intendinge to have marched thence
the rediest way over a place called Blackhorse Ford towards us ; but a
partye of our horse being sent forth, and facing him, hee made a stand
in the open feilds there aboute Hampton, came not as we expected, stayed
a)! that night ensueinge being Saturday in the open feilds againe and
the small ^^llages, and uppon the Sabbath day in steed of advanceinge
towards ns the enemye with all his said forces, luggage and carriatres
irheeled to the left hand into May lor a parte of Flintshire, and
directly over a place or great common called Fens heath hee marched
inJo Whitchurch ; where the tcwne being malignant enterfayned him for
thsjt night, rung bells for demonstracion of his welcome jind added unto
him a finther supply of souldiers. . . . Notice thereof beinge given ns
in Wem wee advanced thence about twelve of the clocke in the night
with o«r carriages and ordynance after him, sett our armyi' in battalia
Tjppon Frees heath by breake of da^e, and being in that i)ostU!v within
iwo myles of the enemye, wee lay there in expectacion till aboute noone,
ihnt the enemye would have waged battell with us. During which
ty?ne wee onlie tooke two prisoners both Welsh, and of the enemycs
si'oots, by whom wee gott intelligence that the enemye understandinge
of oar lieinge was that Monday morninge enrlyi- advanced with his
whole Armye and forces for the surjjrise of Namptwieh in hope that all
the garrison forces were out of towne with us, and that tlu-reuppoa
they should fynd roe resistance. Whereuppon wee advanced speedelye
after the enemye with the bodye of our whole armye, in ho|)e evther to
gett betwixt him and the towne of Namptwieh, or els to fall on him in
tbe reare, but the enemye being not to bee ovtrtaken, and the night
approach ingc, for avoydance of ambuscadoes and other danger thnt
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ini;:lit o(!curre in the darke unto us, we divortcd our ccurKC, and
iiuirchcd on thc^ right hand from a townc ciillcd Aslic in Shropshire
unto Drayton, and thence; a^aync aft(!r a shoit rci)as«t udvaufi'(l for
Naniptwicli whitlicr with all our forces wee catne by hreake of day uppon
Tuesday morninge last for the townes releife. But it soe hapned that
the enemye hav^ing receavcd unexpected entertayneinent from the towne
of Namptwich uppon ids approach thither wliich was about eleven of the
clocke in the aforenoone of the Munday ; having receaved a great
repulj^e, and losse of about forty of his men being taken prisoners
— notwithstandinge hee had with his forces seised on Haghton Church
and Dartford Hall both within halfe a niyle of the towne and there had
intended to raise his batterye — nevertheles what with the despaire
hee hadd of attayninge tlie towne by reason of the courages of the
defendants and of the intelligence hee received the ajjproch of our
armye from Drayton to its succour aboute twelve in the night the
enemye rose with all his carriages and in haste backe unto Whitchurch,
whither by breake of daye hee came with his armye; in his Avay having
miserablye spoyled and ])lundercd the cuntrye accord inge to his usuail
course ; Avhence agayne after a matter of thi-ee or four howres refresh-
ment of himselfe and forces, hee advaunced straight for the towne of
Wcm ; and aboute two of the clocke uppon Tuesday last sate down
with his whole armye uppon the east and north sides thereof — the other
two sides of the towne beinge overdrowned by reason of our entrench-
ments soe that hee could not come to the town on eyther of those
partes for to assault it. — Hut such was our souldiers' wearines by
reason of the foresaid long marches the two nights and day before
that notwithstandinge our industrye and best endevours to have
contynued in pursuite of the enemye and to have prevented the seige,
yet by noe means could any perswacion at all avayle with them,
untill they should have a day of refreshment which of necessitye wee
were compelled to condescend unto. And thereupon Avee advanced
from Xamptwich uppon the Wednesday morninge vei'y earlye in
pursuite of the enemye, and for the succour of Collonell Mytton,
xVIr. Mackworthe, Captayne Thomas Hunte and other of our friends in
Wem ; whoe though they had not within the towne above three
hundred men to defend the towne and outworkes, yet soe valiantlye
behaved themselves that they defended the walls of the towne — mauger
the furious assalte of the enemyes — who likewise came on currageouslye,
untill the enemye uppon the AVednesday having intelligence of our
approch raised his seige, and hasted with all his carriages and
ammunicion for Shrewsburye, whom after a fifteen myles march our
forces eagerly and most currageouslye pursued as farre as Lee Bridge
aboute four myles from Shrewsburye where there Avas great opposicion
made by the enemye whilist theire carriages were in going into
Shrewsburye. But aboute twelve of the clocke on Wednesday night
after much and great fight, it pleased God to get the victory to our men,
whoe having Avon the bridge pursued the enemye above a myle further,
and in the pursuite tooke divers prisoners, and thereuppon by reason of
the night, and the danger of the enemyes ambuscadoes which Avere that
night very frequent Avith him, Avee Avith our whole armye after a twenty
myles march retreated into Wem ; where wee found all our friends
theire left in health, haA-ing had but three men slayn in the towne
during the seige ; whereof Majour MarroAv Avas one. Tn the fight attthe
Bridge wee lost five men, and had aboute fifteen wounded. None of
ours were taken prisoners, of the enemye many were slayne, whereof
ten wee found together slayne att the end of the bridge. Wee tooke
there and that night one Captain Chapman a man formerly exchaiuged.
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and :nany other officers and common souldiers. "Wee tooke alsoe
Collonell Scriven's Captain-Li veteiiant, prisoner. If the ni<::ht had not
hindred us wee had entred att leastwise into the subburbs of Shrewsburye
before our returne ; and putt a period to the trouble of that couutye, iu
regard of the great discomfiture of the enemye and that hee fledd before
us, many of his greatest comaunders being either slayne, or wounded,
and the rest soe overwearyed with longe marches, nightlye watchinges
and our pursuites that wee verely conceave they have now cause to
forsweare theire raisinge any more in armes. Collonell William Wyn of
liUmvar in Denbighshire, whoe was the pryme comander of the Welsh
forces and had broughte downe out of Wales with him about seven
hundred musketeers in his regyment, was slayne outright with a shott
from the towue, Collonell Scriven was shott in the shoulder, and as wee
heare it credibly reported is since dead, tliough not of that wound yet
of another hee receaved att the Bridge. One Captayne AYyn was slayne,
Collonell "Wyllis hurte, one Captayne Davys mortallie wounded and
taken, his livetenant taken one Captain Ellys sore hurt and wounded,
and by report of the prisoners one Captayne iManley is alsoe wounded
with many more, besides manye common souldiers and others were
slayne in the seige from the towne, and Icfte in the open feilds dead and
unburyed whose naked bodyes wee sawe miserably torne with the shott
and lyeing in the feilds neer the towne, which vree gave oi'der to bee
buryed. Wee heare likewise that Majour Broughton, INIajour Trevour,
Captayne Bread, and others of the en^mys are alsoe sore wounded, and
that the enemye att his retreat from Wem carryed alonge with him four
cartloads of wounded officers. Thus you may evidently perceave how
God hath helped us, and in what case wee now stand lor the reducinge
of the whole countye of Saloppe, which in itselfe is rotten, there having
not bin soe much as one of them that have joyned or taken up arraes
with Collonell Mytton since his coming into the countye for its defence
or preservacion, and likewise for the reducinge of all Northwales, from
whence the maggazyne of all his Majestie's provisions of victualls and
men doe proceed, and alsoe of Chester whoe by reason of the cessacion
of ai'mes in Ireland dalye expecte the rebells landing and arrivals. Wee
want but only five hundred horse and five hundred footc to helpe us,
and a matter of 3,000/. in mony. Therwith if you will please to move
the House in to afford us, wee doubt not but by Grod's assistance wee
should then bee of abilitye to reduce all these whole cuntryes speedelye.
Wee have a designe in hand, wherein if it please God to blesse us with
successe, it may prove very advantageous for the state, wee only now
want monyes, and for further present supply for the prosecution of the
enemye, and reducing of the whole countye of Salopp and the countyes
adjacent. And without monyes there is noe good to bee expected of
the souldiers." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 57.]
Siu David Watkins to John Rushwortu,
1643, October 23. — " The Committee chosen in London for the affairs
of Ireland are extremely discontented that they could not obtain the
favour of the House to read their propositions annexed to their Petition,
that all the House might have judged the candour of their actions, and
extreme willingness to promote the affairs of Ireland in this sad and
distracted time. I pray entreat Mr. Speaker to promise them to
be read this morning, which will give great satisfaction to the Adven-
turers, and I am confident will greatly conduce to the safety of Ireland
by opposing that horrid cessation." Seal. [N. HI., 58.]
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The Earl of Esskx to Wim.iam Lknthai.l.
1613, October 26. St. Albans. — Conceniin;; his hiivin^ rel(;ase<l
Sir Henry Barclay in exchange for Licutf^nant-Colonel lluugerford.
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 59.]
SiH .)oiix Byuon to Colonel Aldrich.
1643, October 26. — " I have aciiuainted iiis Majfsty with your last
letter, who a[)[)roves of your caution, and would not have you adventure
anything but upon sure grounds. We are now marching towards
Newport with a great part of our horse to secure the fortifying of that
place, wherein we hear the enemy intends to give as som^; int('rru|)tion.
If you can now find a fit opportunity to execute our design I shall be
quartered near Buckingham, where I have taken order your letter
shall find me if you think fit to write, and shall be ready to come with
such a proportion both of horse and foot as you shall prescril)e, but — as
I formerly wrote to you — you, who are upon the place are the best
judge of the circumstances, both now and when this business is to be
done, and therefore my request shall still be to you not to precipitate
anything, but to lay the designs so that — with God's blessing — we may
effect what we intend." [N. III., 60.]
The Earl of Essex to Sir Oliver Luke, Sir Gilbert Pickerixg,
and others.
1643, October 29. St. Albans. — " Having sent out a considerable
party of horse and foot from my army for the clearing of the counties of
Bedford, Bucks, Northampton, and Hertford, from the ravage and
spoil of the enemy, Avhicli hath occasioned the enemy to quit the towns
of Newport and Bedford, and is in the field drawn out, by God's good-
ness mv forces are in Newport. I thouglit good to acquaint you that I
hold it fit that a garrison should he drawn into Newport to be raised
and maintained by the aforesaid counties, tlierefore I desire you forth-
with to send two committees such as are appointed by the Parliament
in each of the aforesaid counties, giving them instructions in the behalf of
that courity from the which they are sent, to consult upon such ways and
means as may speed the aforesaid service, and for the better expediting
of it I desire that you would meet tomorrow in St. Albans, where my
quarters are, that so they may have n\y directions in the settlement
of that garrison." (See Commons^ Journals, iii. 295.) Signed.
[N. III., '31.]
Sir Samuel Luke to John Pym.
1643, October 29. St. Albans. — "By his Excellency's command I
make bold to give you an account how graciously the Lord hath dealt
with him in delivering up into his hands the town of Newport, which
mio'ht have been defended by the forces which were in it against far
"•reater forces than he had [sent again]st them, but though theirs was
great bo[th hors]e and loot, and the King and Queen's guard interested
there, yet their want of arms and ammunition was such that upon
Thursday niglit last they lorsook the town ami drew themselves into a
body betW-en it and Stony Stratford in the fields, where they stood all
that night and a great part of the next day, and are still hovering up
and dow;i thereabouts. His Excellency's desire is that some gentlemen
of the Associated Counties may come down to him and some out of each
of the Counties of Bedford, Buckingham, and Northampton, for the
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Serjeant-Major-General by liis Excellency's command is now finishing
those works which were there begun, and before he leaves it will
victual the town sufficiently, so that there will need a conference of the
Associated Counties both for putting in a garrison ami maintaining it
afterwards." Seal. [N. III., 62.]
The Earl of Essex to the Spkaker of the House of
Feers pro tempore.
164.3, October .30. St. Albans. — " Although the foot have been
weakened more for want of pay than they were at the battle of
Newberry Wash, and the rest of the march, and the horse much wasted
by continual fight and duty, yet it pleased God so much to advance the
cause, as that although the enemy was possessed at Newport with
greater force than we could spare to send thither against them — it being
thought unfit by the Council of War to move with the whole army by
reason of the deepness of the ways — yet such a panick fear possessed
them, as that they quitted the place, we being upon our march, and your
forces are possessed of it. But without a present considerable supply of
money to pay the army, it will quickly be consumed, we being nut able
to recruit it, and it was well kuown to all that, though the army had but
a little pay allowed them, and some clothes, how many of the old soldiers
came in to us when we went for the relief of Gloucester. And. my
Lord, soldiei'S that have done so good service will expect duly their pay
if not reward . . In the second j^lace I have to acquaint }ou how gallantly
and faithfully Colonel Aldrich, Governor of Aylesbury, hath discharged
his duty, having had such great temptations to have done the Parlia-
ment so great a disservice, which your Lordships will perceive by these
enclosed. And if the Parliament please to take notice of it, it will be a
great encouragement for others to do them service in letting that
garrison be paid, it being a frontier and he rewarded or at least his
arrears paid him. I^ostscript. — I thought not fit to publish the business
concerning Aylesbury, till we were possessed of Newport." (See
Lords' Journals, vi. 289.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 63.]
William Goldingiiam, Richard Harlakendex, and others to
William Lenthall.
1643, October 31. [Saffron] Walden. — Desiring the speedy passing
of an Ordinance oft'ered from them by Mr. Grimston for levying money
in the county. Signed. [N. III., 6L]
John Laue, Mayor, Sir James Oxinden, and others, to William
Lenthall.
1643, October 31. Canterbury. — "What our Cathedrals have been,
hoAV prejudicial to the public weal, is a thing so well know)i, as that we
shall need to say no more." We are constrained by the daily complaints
of the scandalous and seditious preachments in the Cathedral to rcipiest
that they also may be sequestered and some more religious and judicious
preachers appointed. (See Commons' Jcurnah, iii. 299.) Sitpicd.
Seal.
Enclosed: — "Such and so scandalous, have the preachments of
the Cathedral of Canterbury, especially of late, been, that one
Dr. Jackson, Senior Prebend, was himself in person with
Mr. Mayor of the said city, and wished the gates of the church
might be shut up, that there might be no more such preaching.
Signed ' John Lade, Mayor.' " [N. III., 6o.]
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ColoiK'l Ram'ii Assiikton and others to Willfam Lkntiiall.
[1(54.'}, October. Manchester.] — " Tlie aj)[)f'ar}ince of our (hnigers by
thes»? and tlic like intelligence of the coninion enemy the Iri.«h by sea or
the Isle of Man to<j;other with the eminency of so potent a force upon
our Borders from Yorkshire, and our county being so long in extent
and so abundant in Papists aud persons ill affected, who are no longer
quiet than they are overpowered and upon the least commotion ready to
bestir themselves to our general destruction at home enforces us, to-
gether with the sending up of these letters . . intercepted from Ireland
to move the due consideration of our so general perils, which we humbly
conceive cannot be more probably prevented them by the hastening of
the Scottish forces in to our assistance and prevention of the total loss
of the North parts, if it be much longer delayed." We also desire the
benefit of our County Palatine Seal and that a Sheriff be appointed.
J^osfso'ipt. — For our better securities from dangers out of Yorkshire
and facilitating any service we may be able to do our friends expelled
thence in the recovery of their estates, we much desire the Lord
Fairfax might be accommodated with a better strength of foot to dis-
courage the greatest body of the enemy from falling on our borders."
Sl(/ned, Seal. [N. VIII., 129.]
Sir Edward Xicholas to Lord Gorixg.
1643, November 1. Oxford. — "I have acquainted the king and
queen with your Lordship's of the 29th of October *^[?7o]H[oro], who
were both very glad to hear of your Lordship's safe arrival, as having
often spoken solicitously concerning the danger of your passage.
Their Majesties are extremely joyed at the good news you write of the
Princess Royal's being so much grown, and of her Highness being so
well pleased with the tender care of the Prince and Princess of Orange
towards her. The French Ambassador — Mons. de Harcourt — hath been
here at Oxford almost this fortnight, and we are here so entered into the
Treaty, as that upon what the Ambassador delivered there to the king
there have
bene propositions
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delivered to
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c o p p y
shall by my next have a 10 : 36 : 29 : 33 : 22 : 47 : Their Majesties woidd
not have your Lordship to go from Holland, till you hear again from
me, which shall be by the next. His Majesty very well approves of
your prudent intimation given concerning his Majesty's
resentment of the d i s
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honor hear
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ing of Strickland
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the i r Ambassador s
confident 609:18:30: 3 : 365 : 21 : 25 : will find it if they
come in
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dignity Thin
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the i r Majesty s
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By that gross lie you may judge of the rest of the intelligence you find
there, but falsehoods liavo been the foundation of the present Rebellion
and miseries here, and without the continuance thereof they cannot support
the i r Majesty s ' command
their wickedness. Both 609 : 18 : 30 : 500 : 21 : 7 : have 398 :
e d m e t o the i r plea
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s u r e to in
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dustry ^ Y the Prince of Orange
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under hand
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hi n d e r the coming ov
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e r of Ambassador s the s t a
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t e s that they
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more hurt good
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b r i n g i n h[g]
concerning the proposition for 55 : 30 : 18 : 17 : 19 : 61 : 17 : 44 : 23 :
ofcoales to Holland Newcastle The
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King Nicholas (me) command
approves of it so well as he hath given 240 : 7 : 398 : to
I s h a 1 1
send a warrant as 467 : 21 : 27 : 11 : 16 : 38 : 23 : do tomorrow to my
Lord of Newcastle
490:526: 241: to take order that it may be permitted to such
persons as your Lordship shall contract with, and his Maiesty's
pleasure is that your Lordship proceed in that business with effect to
f u r n i s h e arm s and m u n i t i
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o n England coal e s send
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for the Iri^h sent to Da rtmouth
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Weymout h or Dublin
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go the , North
444 : into 609 : 47 : 519 : 48 : your Lordship is to receive directions from
Lord of Newcastle
490 : 526 : 241 : I humbly thank your Lordship for my son ; I pray
he may be as capable to serve you as I am desirous to do it here. 1
have acquainted the King and Queen with the good service 21 : 30 r23 :
Charles Harbert
10 : 27 : 11 : 30 : 16 : 26 : 21 : 47 : 27 : 24 : 30 : 12 : 26 : 32 : 31 : 7 : hath
done in Holland, which their Majesties take very well, and would not
have him come over, till your Lordship go for France at soonest. Since
Digby • Secretary Nicholas is in
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power a 8 e u e r
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French Ambassador to m a k e a quarrel in
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the army I he not b c a b 1 e
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effect Propositi
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o u s to the French Ambassador t o
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f u r n i s li e Irish with money arms and
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m u n i t i o n sent them France
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t[h]e nee directions
receive 31 : 26 : 17 : 10 : 58 : 7 : 13 : IJJ : 30 : 26 : 10 : 51 : 43 :5 : 17 : 21 :
aon swears to give
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to them
602 : 610 : My Lord Duke and his Duchess are firmly yours and will be
glad to receive your letters, when your Lordship hath leisure. You
may boldly affirm that all the forces that are arrived or sent for from
Ireland are only the English soldiers, Protestants who are not able to
live there for Avant of supplies, and that they were sent for as well to
preserve them from starving as' to make use of them here. If the
rebellious city of London had as much disposition to peace, as we that
are in Oxon, you would see a happy end of the present intestine troubles
here. I hear that your son the Colonel is sent back into the ^'orth to
be exchanged, but I have it not from so good a hand, as to give yuur
Lordship assurance of the truth of it." . . . [N. III., 66.]
Major-General Philip Skippon to the Earl of Essex.
1643, November 2, one p.m. Newport. — "Our party of horse is
well returned . . . without loss of one man, as far as I yet hear.
The passage to the enemy's quarters at Alderton within two miles of
Towcester was so narrow that but one horse — as they say — could pass at
once, and the enemy was very vigilant, yet Col. !Middletou — a very
worthy sober man — with only Col. Harvie's regiment — for Col. Turner's
he left to make good the passage behind him, ami Col. Norris' regiment
being to watch this night went not — charged in with their guards, killed
— as they say — about 20 men have brought away as many prisoners with
a lieutenant of horse all which and some other prisoners taken at our
coming hither shall . . be sent to-morrow to St. Albans. All the
ofEcers of both the regiments of horse that lay at Alderton viz. that
which was Carnarvon's now Nelvill's and Sands' — excepting his
lieutenant and lieutenant-colonel — were there, but kept close in the
houses so that it was not thought fit to stay so long — the enemy at
Towcester having taken the alarm — as to break into them. 'Tis
reported they intended to have visited some of our quarters, and now the
rather being provoked. I hope we shall be provided for them if they
come, and all shall be well by the help of our God, on which I wholly
rely. The Lieutenant that is prisoner says that as soon as they have
fortified Towcester all shall to their winter quarters except Sir Charles
Lucas with his brigade consisting of 2,500 horse, who is to go to
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Huntingdon, and so into Suffolk, Norfolk &c. 1 have not yet heard
what ISTorthampton horse have done hist night, — who were resolved to
try on their side also — therefore I cannot yet inform your Excellency. . ,
'Tis a thousand pities the enemy should nestle so near us. If I had a
competent strength ... I would have a bout with them, but as I
am, and this place being yet so very open, it is not counselable, for the
enemy hath 12 regiments of horse 3,000 foot at least, six pieces, one a
demi-culverin, and many commanded foot out of Oxford l)ein"- come
unto them, — if our intelligence be true — .1 beseech your Excellency
cause four good scouts to stay here with me, for I have none l)ut by
chance, and l)e pleased to call upon the ('ommittee of Hertfordshire, and
let Sir Samuel Luke do tlie like to those of JJedfordshire that we may
have money to pay our old soldiers on Saturday next, or we shall be but
in an ill condition with them. Good my Lord think upon us and there
shall be nothing wanting here by the help of God to hold all in good
order. There is a rumour that there is money come to St. Albans for
the army. If so, and we should want here, all our soldiers will leave
us and go thither." , . . Seal. ['N . III., 71.]
The Eakl of Essex to William Lentiiall.
1643, November 2. St. Albans. — Stating that the Committees of
Northampton, Buckingham, Hertford and Bedford, had agreed to pay
eight fourteenths of the cost of the garrison of Newport, and sugcestin"-
that Cambridge, Huntingdon and Essex ought to contribute propor-
tionally. {See Commons' Jounia/s, iu. 300.) Signed. Seal. FN. III.,
67.]
Sir John Potts, Sib John Palgeave, Framlinguam Gawdy and
others to William Lentiiall.
1643, November 6. [Norwich.] — Certifying on behalf of Sir
William Doyly that he had appeared, and given reasons for not having
returned sooner from Flolland. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 68.]
EoiJERTON Thokiton, Mayor, William Steavart, Sir Frederick
Hamilton, Kobert Stewart, Egbert Sanderson, Thomas
Staples, James Galbritiie, Thomas Hirdo, Sidney Clnning-
iiAM, Archibald Colyill, Edward Hartwell, Uobert Lawson,
James Erskyn, Henry Vaughan, Simon Pask, Henry Finch,
Henry Osborne, and John Kilner to the Lord Chancellor op
Scotland and others.
1643, November 8. Londonderry. — "Amidst the many sad re.'^olu-
tions of our affairs, it is not the least addition to our sufferings that
after our best endeavours employed against the bloody and l)arbarous
rebels, as with happy success so with great expen.se, at last our sun
should so far set in a cloud, as we should be misuiider.-^tood by vour.
Lordship of most eminent place and quality in tliat kingilom, to whom
next unto God and our king, and the Parliament and State of England
it is our desire to approve ourselves. If we could dispense vvitn the
loss of our estates, yet the blood of our dearest friends and countrymen,
so cruelly, treacherously and abundantly shed, cannot but still sound a
loud alarm in our ears. And if that also could pcu'liaps be passed by
in silence, yet we hope the divine mercy will never suffer us to fall into
such security, as to make light account of the great haznrd which may
ensue unto the true worship of God in this kingdom by ibe prevailing'
of that bloody and heretical party.
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If your Lordship and the rest of that most honouraldo St;ite may be
pleased to afford a serious view of our present condition, and wliat the
strength may be of our small and seattered forees consistinj^ of men robbed
of their estates at first, and since exhausted of their credit by two years'
service without any considerable pay, your Lordships will find many
inevitable necessities cast upon us for the intermission of action this short
time past, amongst Avhich your Lordships' resolution to withdraw the
forces commanded by Monroe, joined with our own al^solute want of
ammunition, victuals and all other necessaries is not the least. Neither
could it be expected from us that when General-Major Monroe thouglit
fitter to retire with his forces into his quarters upon intimation of tiie
cessation, we should still have kept the field especially in this season of
the year, Avhich of itself iaforceth a cessation to men so meanly accom-
modated in all respects. Yet some of ua being necessitated to go to
Dublin gave order that our men should stay upon the fields to destroy
or gain the rebels' corn. And if it shall please God to incline your
Lordships and the State of Scotland to a brotherly and tender feeling
of our condition, and to a just sense of the annoyances of our extirpation
hence, and to be pleased to continue your army under Monro, and to
take into your care our present wants of victuals ammunition &c., till
we can be otherwise supplied and to be ft means to hasten those supplies
promised and provided for us by the Parliament in England — all which
we most liumbly desire — and also to recommend our wants and dangerous
estate and condition to the King's Majesty and Parliament of England,
your Lordships may rest assured we shall want neither affection nor
zeal to the prosecution of these rebels, so long as there runneth a drop of
warm blood in our veins, whereunto we are also warranted by his
Majesty's favourable Commissions." Copi/. [N. IIL, 69.]
Sir Michael Livesey and others to WiLLLi.M Lenthaxl.
1643, November 9. Rochester. — Stating they had sent up some of
Sir Edward Hales' servants in pursuance of the Order of the old.
(See Coynmons Journals, iii. 301.) Signed. [N. IIL, 70.]
Colonel Wardlaw, Governor of Plymouth, to William Lenthall.
1643, November 11. — Describing the taking of Mount Stanford.
(Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 76. No. 11.) Sigiied. Seal.
[N. IIL, 72.]
The Earl of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1643, November 11. Downs. — If the Houses " do not speedily send
some more men to Plymouth, and a careful faithful commander to
command the island there, and the House lay their commands on the
Mayor and Committees to let the Governor command the Magazine,
which now, as I hear, they keep from him, and that there be powder
great ehot of all sorts, and small shot sent with all speed, otherwise the
town will be in danger to be lost." Signed. Seal. [N. IIL, 73.]
CoNYNGHASt to the Earl of Warwick.
1643, November 11. Gravesend. — Desiring him to recommend
Captain Hodges' business to the Houses, that the prize-money of the
two Bristol vessels he has taken may expeditiously distributed. (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 314.) Seal. [N. IIL, 74.]
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Sir William Brereton to William Lekthall.
1643, November 11. Wrexham. — "Wee drewe out upon Tuesday
last five Cheshire foote companies and tliree or foui-e troopcs of horse
and three or foure companies of countrey dragooners. which were all
we could spare — consideringc them at Stafford and att Wem — wherewith
theire joined five companies of Lancashire foote and one or two troopes
of horse and one or two companies of dragooners under the comand of
Colonell John Booth and Leutenant-Colonell Peter Egertou. and aliont
twoe hundred foote and one troope of horse of Sir Thomas Myddelton's,
with which wee advanced that night to Fame which is a little towne
on Cheshire side — over against the Holt in Wales, wherein the enimy
kept a garrison in the castle and had contracted all the strengthe and
powre of Wales for our resistance for which purpose they runge their
bells backeward and fired the becons throughout Wales to maintaint-
that passage against us beinge our onely way into Wales for which end
they had alsoe made a towre and drawbridge and stronge gates upon
the bridge soe as both they and wee conceived it verie diflBculte if not
altogether ympossible to make way for our passage over the bridge and
therefore our designe was to face them upon the bridge and in the
meane tyme to attempt by boates to lande over some of our foote ; to
prevent which our enimy was soe watchfull and circumspecte as that
they placed theire ambuscadoes in the hedges and soe soone as our
boates appeared on the water they gave fire and beate our men from
their boates, soe as wee were in much danger t*^ loose them, when there
remayned unto us noe other way but to march downe the riverside with
our foote towardes some callages of ours — wherein wee had turnells
which Avee had purposely provided to amaze the enimy — as though we
had intended to have forced our passage there aisoe. To interrupt and
prevent which intended designe of ours they brought theire foote all
alonge the riverside soe farre remote from the bridge as that they gave
us the opportunitye to make a desperate assault upon the bridge by
placeinge ladders to the toppe of the drawbridge and cuttinge the ropes.
Which beinge done and the bridg falling downe wee had accesse to the
gates and casting over some hand granadoes amongst the Welsh men
— who there remayned — which strucke such a terror into them as that
they all run away and could not be obtained to returne. Whereby wee
had a verie faire opportunitie to force open the gates ; which being
done the enimy was without much difficultie beaten from theire double
workes within the gates ; whose runiuge away did soe exceedingly
amaze theire forces who were otherwise verie much encouraged by
repulsinge our men and by theire hopes to gaine our boates att wlncli
tyme the most of our men were exceedingly discouraged, when it
pleased God by this unexpected entrance to open a doore into Wales.
Soe as the glorie thereof is wholly to be ascribed to God to whom alone
the same is due, and who is able to make way for the advancement of
his own worke through the greatest ditiiculties, yea such indeed as in
humane apprehensioji seeme impossible : such was the entrance over
the bridge which they judged an impregnable place. There was
Colonell Ellis' regiment of foote, Major Trevor his regiment of horse aiid
all the forces which could be raised in the adjoineing paries of Wales.
Whom wee pursued, and routed both horse and foote, tooke about
fouretie comon prisoners, one captaine, foure or live leyfetenauntes one
cornet and some say one of them is a Leutenaunt -Colonell whom Avee
have not had tyme yet to examine. In this fight and pur.suitc wee lost
few or none. And aboute six of the clocke upon Thursday eveninge
wee entred AVrexham which is one of the chiefe townes in these partes
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of Wales niul lyes within seven miles of Chester verie comodious to
binder all the passages to Chester. The eniniy fly aj)ac(! and bf^^in to
rcmovo all their goodes out of these partes, but I Ink Castle holds out,
butt is Ijeseidgcd. Wee have likewise obstructed the passages neere
Chester on the other sides att Tarvin and Wirrall soe as ] hope through
Gods niercie wee may be able to give a good accoumpt thereof if rare
may be taken that the kinges forces may not fall downe upon us to
oppresse and awallowe us up and that some from my Lord (T^nerall's
armve may waite upon and imploy tliem." Signed, Seal torn out.
[N.'lIL, 7o.]
The ]\Iayou and Jurats of Sandwich to William Lkntham,.
1G43, November 14. Sandwich. — Stating that the ministers appointed
by the House to the parishes of St. Clement and St. Peter there required
the parents of any children to be baptized to give them satisfaction of
the faith they hold themselves, that a seaman refused to give such
satisfaction to the minister of St. Clement'S; and had his child baptized
by Mr. Alderson, that tlie minister then demanded that Mr. Alderson
and the seaman should be punished, and desiring the direction of the
House in the premises. Seal. [N. III., 77.]
William Gould to William Lentiiall.
1043, ISToveraber 15. Plymouth. — "Since my coming hither witli
Colonel Wardlaw . . and those few men we brought with us . . we
have met with many dilBculties, chiefly in the settling of the authority
of the said Cdlouel to the command of the Militia here, which hath
been mainly opposed by some of the town, who strive to uphold the
jNIayor in the managing of the military affairs, which he is not capable
of. and the soldiery will not submit unto. This occasioned the loss of
IVIount Stanford . . . upon which loss, for the prevention of further
mischief I was enforced to take the fort and island, the most con-
siderable strengths in the West, out of the hands of the townsmen,
who had long kept them without any care of providing them with
sutficient garrisons, provisions and ammunition — wherewith I have
now stored them — to the inevitable loss of both, if it had not been thus
prevented, for the town cannot be safe without their safety, nor will
be useful to the enemy though taken, these places being secured.
What I have done herein I desire may be approved by the House,
and do pray that further care may be had . . for the preservation of
this town, now a long time closely besieged . . for v.'e want men,
money, ammunition, and arms, the 500 men brought down by me being
near half killed, wounded and sick, and besides those left, few fighting
men in the town.' Seal. [N. III., 79.]
The E.A.RL OF Warwick to William Lenthall.
1643, November 15. Downs. — Complaining that the ship keepers
at Chatham have been without victuals for the last ten days, concerning
Captain Hodges and liis prizes, and forwarding the complaints oi
merchants of Dover and elsewhere that all their foreign letters have
been opened at Rochester, and through the carelessness of the clerks
many letters and bills of exchange have been " imbezilled." (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 314, where the date is misprinted 5th.) Signed,
[N. III., 80.]
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SiK William Beeretox to William Lextiiall.
1643, November 15. Hawarden Castle. — " Upon Saturday last
Sir Thomas Middletoii and myself, with some nine troops of horse
and two small foot companies, marched from Wrexham towards Chester,
leaving the city two miles on the right hand, and advanced to Hawarden
Castle, which is a strong castle, and in very good repair, and is com-
modionsly situated for blocking up Chester, which was so unprovided
as that upon summons it Avas delivered up unto us, and the gentlemen and
others thereabouts did submit themselves and are admitted into the
Parliament's protection. Sir T. Middleton is returned to Wrexham
to a general muster appointed upon Monday, myself remaining here
in the Castle, Avhich is unfurnished and wanis a new Draw iirida"e
which I desire to secure and victual with "all possible speed. The
whole county hereabouts tremble and dare not make any opposition
and Colonel Davies and Colonel Mostyn are fled and their commanders
dispersed, only we hear that the Bishop of York, and the Bishops of
Chester, St. Asaph, and Bangor, and the Grandees of the country are at
Conway, which they have exceedingly fortified, forming the body of an
army and expecting the landing of the Irish army, under the command
— as they report — of the Earl of Ormond, but I rather believe of Colonel
Moncke or Colonel Gibson, whom they daily expect with 3,000 or 4,000
old soldiers, besides the Irish rebels ; if the coming over of these could
be prevented or they repulsed I doubt not, through God's assistance to
be able to give a good account of Chester, as also of all these parts of
Wales. But I received certain intelligence from Dublin that 11 Bristol
ships and 15 Wexford barques were on Tuesday Novenil)er 7th come to
the Bar of Dublin to transport 3,000 or 4,000 soldiers to the relief of
these parts. I do therefore present this my humble i-equest, that if
these foreign forces throng in upon us, or if :my part of his Majestv's
army fall downwards into Staiibrdshire or Cheshire, that then some
considerable part of my Lord General's army suitable thereunto may be
designed to wait upon and attend their motions, whereby we shall not
only be much enabled and encouraged to do the better service, but it
may also contribute very much towards the settling and composino- of all
these parts of the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales.
Postscript. — Since I concluded this letter I have received several
advertisements of this Bristol fleet hovering upon the coasts of Ireland.
Some report they have taken some of your ships bound for Liverpool laden
with arms and ammunition, which though it be uncertain whether it be
a true report, yet it is most certain that these will intcrc«'i)t and seize all
those that come from London to Liverpool, and it is not to be expected
that your small fleet at Liverpool should be able to aflbrd them any
protection or relief, besides the danger of conveying over the Irish
army, Avhich 1 make bold to present to your consideration, and do
humbly beseech that it may be recommencled to my Lord of Warwick
to give some speedy order herein." Sigiicd. Seal. [N. III., 81.]
[William Lenthall] to [Siu William BuerktonJ.
[1643, November 16.] — By order of the House thanking him for his
services, refifsing his request about the King's, Queen's, and Prince's
revenues in Cheshire, contained in his letter of October 21st, hut
promising an equal sum if proposed in a more convenient way, and
enclosing an order concerning p]cclesliall Castle. (See Com/fio/u'
Journals, iii. 313.) Draft. [N. XII., 87.]
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[Sir William Waller] to [William Lenthall].
1G13, November 16. Farnluim. — " When T eanie to the generall
rcndcTous att Farnhain, 1 toolcc » view of the army, which consisted of
l.S troopes of Horse, 7 conipanyes of Draf^oones, three eitty regiments,
mine own — yet imperfect and not above three hundred stiong — and four
comi)anyes of Colonell Jones liis regiment. With these J marched to
Alton with intention to have proceeded on to Winchester, wIktc tlie
body of the enemy then lay. But I there received information from
good hands — some out of fhe citty, and some out of the country— that
there were very considerable forces drawn out of [the] King's army
to cutt olF my retreat. Whereupon 1 [altere]d my resolution, and
marched to Basing ; up[on the gro]und, that if the intelligence were
true [I should] either tight with them singly — before any [other par]ty
should joyne with them-^— or if I found my [sel]f too weake, make n
safe retreat to Farnham, but a few miles distant from thence. If it
were false, I might either make an assay upon that house — which by all
men was represented to me to be but a slight pcjece and if I could carry
itt, itt would have been a great encouragement to the soldiour — or other-
wise I might advance towards Winchester, which that way was but two
dayes march and the most direct way from Alton thither was no less.
Att my first coming to Basing I received an assurance that there was no
danger could threaten me — for the present — from Oxford, whereupon I
resolved to attempt that place. I was first guided to the north side of
the house which was most commanded and fittest to batter but upon a
triall I found that the enemy had fortified mo?t strongly on that side,
with diverse retrenchments one under the command of another. Wee
tooke in some outhouses adjoyning to their workes, but the enemy fired
them so that wee were faine to quitt them. Wee lost in that fight
twelve or thirteen men, and as many more hurt. This and the coldness
of the night witti fowle weather was a great discouragement to the
London regiments, who were not used to this hardness in so much as
the officers came to me and made itt their request they might be drawn
off, with an intimation that many of the souldiours were hirelings, and
their monye being spent, they began to thinke of their returne. The
first remonstrance in this kinde was made by the field officers, the
second by the captaines and inferiour officei's. This was a great
surprise to me, but the weakness of my condition without them,
inforced me to yeeld upon condition they would give me in their
desires under their hands which they (hd. Upon this, I drew the army
into Basing Stoke to refresh itt for two or three dayes. In the mean-
time I seised upon the Vine — an house so called belonging tc ]\Ir.
Sands — and putt some forces into itt, intending to fortify itt, and in
regard of the neerne[ss to Basing] to make itt a bridle to that place,
to cutt off their contributions, and subsistence.
The army beeing sufficiently refreshed, I resolved to [have ano]ther
fling att Basing, upon an information I had received of a place that
might give me some advantage. I intended to have fallen on before
day, but the sluggishness of the soldiours was such that itt was after-
noone a good while before I could come upp. The order Avas to give
the cnnemy allarums on all sides, and to fall on, on two sides, the one
thorough the Parke, the other on the side towards Basing towne. Att
this last place I sett upp my rest wdiere Major Strahan, — a gallant brave
gentleman as drawes a sword — fell on with his dragoones, seconded by
mine own regiment, and the four compauyes of Colonell Jones, and the
petardier with them. This was performed with as much courage and
resolution as could be don by men. The ennemy had quitted one of
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their workes, our men gained the ivarapart, and the petardier applied
his petard, but unUickily mistooke theplac3 ; for whereas he should have
applied to a place in the ould wall which was but a brick and a half
thick, he sett it against a doore that Avas bricked upp and lined Avith
earth, so that itt tooke no effect. In the mean time that squadron of the
red regiment that should have fallen on upon the Parke side on a worke
that flanked us, and where there remained but six musketiers, the rest
beeing runn away, could not be drawn upp, only they fired out of
distance, and so fell off againe. This gave the eunemy new courage,
so that they fell againe into their workes and beat our men off. I lost
in this service, thirty men upon the place, and neere upon one hundred
hurte. That night fell out so fowle that T could not possibly keep my
men upon their gards, so that I was forced to draw into Basing, The
ne[xt morning] early my scowtes came in, and gave me advertisement
that Sir Ealph [Hopton with his] whole strength was upon his march
within six miles of me, and by a party [which I] had sent out towards
Reading, I was informed that Sir Jacob Ashly had drawne a con-
siderable body of horse and foot out of Reading and the parts there-
abouts, and was not farr from me. Whereupon I speedily drew the
army into the field, and sent out fresh partyes on all sides to discover
what way the ennemy held, for by some prisoners Avhich my men fetch't
in I was informed that Sir Ralph struck out of the road towards me,
and marched Newbery way towards Kingscleare, — which was to jovue
with the Reading forces — . \Yhen the regiments were drawn out, as I
was ridicg about to give orders, 1 was saluted with a mutinous cry
among the citty regiments of ' Home, Home.' So that I was forced to
threaten to pistoU any of them that should use that base language, and
an ennemy in the field so neere. With this they were all very well
accquietted. I then sent for all the field ofiicers, to take advice with
them concerning my proceeding. There were three propositions moved.
The first, to march upp to the ennemy, and fight with him ; the second,
to march to Winchester, and seise upon that ; the third to retire to
Farnham and to pi'eserve the country from thence, untill further
supplyes came to strengthen us. The first was carried cleere, and the
ofiicers dismissed to their severall charges. But they were no sooner
returned to their regiments, but the mutiny broke out againe, with a
protestation those of the citty would not march one foot further. Upon
this I was enforced to retire to Farnham where I now am. A great
part of those regiments are already gon to London, and the rest threaten
to follow immediately, so that I am in a deserted condition. What I
can do with my horse, and an handfull [of foot] I will, God willing,
perform with my uttermost endeavours. Itt [grieves m]y soule that
I can do no more. I have some requests to make which w[ith
reason]ableness, I shall tender to you. The first is that those regi-
ments, which are levying for the West, may be immediately compleated,
and sent upp to me with all possible speed. 2'y that wee may have
some monyes sent to releeve us, for w^ee are all in a most wretched
degree of want. 3. That command may be given that what forces may
be spared out of Kent, and the neighbour countycs may be dispatched
away to me indelaidly, I have written to them, but I suppose some
signification from the House would quicken them. 4. I desire that
what I have written concerning the London regiments may not be taken
in such a sence as might have a reflection of dishonour cither upon the
citty unto which I owe all service and respect and particular oldiga-
tions, or upon all the regiments, for there be many worthy gallant men
amongst them. But the truth is, amongst the hirelings which were
promiscuously taken upp, I have reason to suspect there [were]
Malignants, that putt themselves upon this service only to overthrow itt,
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and tlioy aro the mon that hiivc blowiic tlu'st; colcH. /J. [That there]
may bo. some exoinphiry punishment inilictcd upon nirinuways; And
lastly, that yon will voucliKHfc to ])ai'don my many fa[ilirijr8 in this
sorjvicc which are not only my fault but my punishment." Partly
torn. Sif/naturc torn off. [N. III., 82.]
Captain Anthony Stapley to William Lkxtiiaix.
1G43, November 18. Chichester. — Aeknowledjxinj; his letter of the
lOth. directing that the rents and estate of Sir William Morley wen;
not to be taken. (See Commons'' Journals, iii. 313.) " If you please to
discharge this estate or any other and not to provide otherwise to pay
these men under my command, you will, I hope, give me leave to
provide for myself and men as 1 can, and t® quit the employment,
when I cannot longer serve you in it." Seal. [N. III.., 83.]
Sir Thomas Stanley, Colonel Ralph Assheton, Richard Holland,
and Robert Hyde to William Lentiiall.
1643, November 20. Manchester. — " We have now received certain
intelligence from Colonel Moore that 1 1 ships laden with Irish soldiers
are discovered near our coast, and already landed in Worrall.
Another letter from a friend concerning the same thing reports the
number of the ships to be 19 discovered by himself and by two captains
at sea, And that one who was in Dublin the last Thursday night gave
information that 10,000 are intended to be landed in these parts. We
have also received information from several hands but especially from
the Committee at Derby of the Earl of Newcastle's advance with a
great force both horse and foot and many carriages into Derbyshire,
where they spoil and destroy all before them in their accustomed
manner, and at Derby they expect them daily. It is conceived that
Hastings is joined with them, and whether their intent be indeed for
Derbv or to fall down into these parts is not yet discovered. Our
assistance and march towards them is earnestly desired by the Committee,
the rather, in regard Sir William Brereton and Sir Thomas Middleton
having their forces now in Wales, and intending to besiege Chester, if
not prevented by the landing of the Irish, cannot for the present help
them without prejudice to their present designs, and we for our parts
are as unable to answer their expectations as Avell in regard of the
arrival of the Irish as also because of a strong garrison — being 30
colours — now lying in Halifax by reason whereof wo are forced to keep
a stronff and constant guard upon all the east border of our county.
Besides we are vehemently threatened to be visited by a party raised in
Westmoreland being — as is reported — 2,000 or 3,000 in a body. Being
thus environed all that can be expected from us at present is the
preservation of our own borders — if possible — wherein we shall employ
our utmost and leave the success to God . . . We earnestly desire
that some course .... may be thought of for the prevention of the
further landing of the Irish and suppression of those already landed,
and likewise that directions may be given to the Earl of jManchester's
forces to fall upon the enemy in Derbyshire or Yorkshire, and further
that upon the lirst opportunity " some ammunition may be sent us.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 320.) Sir/ned. [N. III., 84.)
Sir William Beereton and W. Manwaringe to William
Lenthall.
1G43, November 21. — Since my last letter "there an; two Bristol
and Barnstaple ships and four others which hare hovered these three
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or four days upon our coasts. If their men be not landed this day
there are not many of tliem come on shore. It is reported by some
that have been amongst them that there are three regiments under the
command of Sir Michael Earneley, Sir Foulk Hunckes and Colonel
Gibson, and that so soon as the ships are cleared of them, they are to
return into Ireland to transport 8,000 or 10,000 more. If these had
stayed but ten days longer, it is conceived the city of Chester could not
have subsisted, whereas now we are constrained to draw our forces
together and to unite them into stronger bodies to prevent their
landing, which they seem not yet to attempt — whatsoever they intend —
upon our Cheshire coasts, but on the Welsh shore about 16 or 20
miles below Chester. The Earl of Newcastle's forces press very hai-d
tipon the other side of our county which adjoins to Yorkshire.
Derbyshire is much infested with them, and it is said that the Cavaliers
are fortifying Chesterfield. It is also reported that the Earl of
Newcastle's forces draw downwards towards Halifax, and that there
are 30 foot companies thereabouts whereby the Lancashire forces
are employed so as it should seem there is some correspondence and
combination betwixt these and the Irish forces at one and the same
time to attempt and distress these parts which were in a very fair way
to have been settled and reduced entirely, if this shipping had not come
out of Ireland. I shall presume therefore humbly to present this
request that the Scots may be hastened and speeded before the countries
be Avasted and destroyed, and that some considerable number of
shipping able to command and master the fleet, which now infesteth
these coasts, may be speedily sent down, otherwise you may conclude
these ships of yours which are six men of war which we have prepared
will be in danger to be taken, Liverpool your only haven will be
hazarded, and all these parts of the kingdom of England and Wales
miserably distressed and ruined, if not subdued." Signed. Seal.
[N. III., 85.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
(A duplicate of the last, in Sir William's own hand throughout,
except that the following postscript is added.
" I am informed that these ships have taken Lurtine's ship, wherein
was the ammunition sent down, part for me and part for the Lancashire
men. It is my humble suit that when you send a fleet to clear these
coasts there may be sent down 100 pair of pistols, 300 muskets, and
200 or 300 firelocks. These are not to be procured upon any terms in
this country wherein 1 could raise good store of men if I could arm
them. We desire also some 30 or 40 barrels of powder, whereof we
have great use, having been in continued action in Shropshire and
Wales ever since Colonel Mitton came down, which was in the mi<ldlc
of September.") [N. III., 89.]
ToRRELL JoCELTN, ABRAHAM BuRUELL and Others to William
Lenthall.
1643, November 21. Huntingdon. — Desiring that the county may
be excused the two months' weekly assessment now demanded, on the
ground that they had not previously heard of the ordnance imposing
it, and the other heavy demands upon them. Signed. Seal.
[N. III., 86.]
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SiK AViLLiAM Spring, Siii John llous, William Hevkningiiam,
Sm KoGER North and others to William Lentitall.
lOl.'J, November 21. Bury St. Edmunds. — Tloeommending the
bearer Edward Lelam as a fit person to l)e Clerk in Cliancery. SUjncd.
Seal. [N. in., 88.]
The Earl of "Warwick to the Speaker of the IIcjusk of Peers.
1643, November 22. Downs. — (Printed in Lords^ Journals, vi. 313,
with a few misprints, of which the chief are " Mariners again taste once,"
sliould be " Mariners ar/ainst you taste once " and " Committee for the
Safety," should be " Committee o/ Safety.") Signed. [N. III., 90.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton, Humphrey Mackworth and others to
the Earl of Denbigh.
1643, November 22. Wem. — "We cannot believe after so many
expressions of your care of this country that you will desert it. . . .
We beseech you pardon our boldness if we now lay claim to tiiat power the
. . . Parliament upon our solicitation have invested you with in reference
to our safeguard, for certainly we shall have little benefit by it, if speedily
it be not put forth in these parts. The rebels are now landed in Flintshire
about Mesten (jNIostyn) to the number of 3,000, as is reported, and
Lord Capell is preparing to receive some part of them into Shrewsbury,
his confidence being more in them than the foot of this county. Our
garrison serves but for a present resting place, but cannot resist a
puissant enemy, yet such is the interest we have in the people's
affections, and such is the general distaste . . . Shrewsbury and the
generality of the inhabitants of this county have conceived against
Lord Capell's forces, that did jour Lordship v/ith a body of horse appear
you would soon be master of the field, and hav« a confluence to you ot
a sufficient number of foot, might they have arms . . . All our labours
is lost, if many days be spent before you come, and we of necessity
must either quit the country and expose our friends to ruin or perish
ourselves with them." Copy. [N. XII., 62.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton, Humphrey Mackworth, and others, to
Richard Moore.
1643, November 22. Wem. — " Our want of a Commander-in-chief
arms and hor.se makes us now useless and our condition desperate. Had
we conceived the Lord of Denbigh would have thus neglected us, we
would not run ourselves into such a danger. God hath hitherto exceed-
ingly preserved us, but we cannot expect safety longer, if we have no
better means of subsistence. The rebels are now lauded in Wales and
are hastening into Shropshire where there is pi*eparation of the Lord
Capel to receive them. The care that every country hath of itself ■will
leave us destitute of help, and deprive us we fear of that little aid that
for the present is left us to keep us this garrison, for since this news the
Cheshire commanders sent to withdraw the companies they lent us, and
which are the only stay of our garrison. As you tender the safety of
this county and the prevention of much mischief in the kingdom which
must needs happen, if the rebels here receive not a stop, we beseech you
hasten forces into these parts, with store of arms and ammunition. Foot
enough may be raised here, but our arms are lost and lent to our
auxiliary friends, and none left us to arm new forces. We desire
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therefore 1,000 muskets and snapbances may be sent us, and if tbe Lord
of Deubigb come not the four case of drakes and all his arms and
ammunition . . . Postsn-ipt. — We hear the Lord Byron with a great
force is coming against us. If horse be intended for Herefordshire I
pray you let it be hastened down." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 91.]
William Cawley to William Lenthall.
1643, November 23. Farnham. — Acquainting the House " in what
extreme sad condition I both hear and find .Sir William Waller's army pro-
ceeding especially from want of pay, whereby ihey are altogether disabh.d
for the present to do the Parliament that service, which if supplied with
moneys may be expected from them. The soldiers, both horse and foot,
want clothes, boots, shoes and almost all necessaries for their subsistence,
yea their exigency is such and so great that when they are commanded upon
any service — be the expedition ever so emergent — many of them cannot
stir for want of money to shoe their horses . . . If .speedy course
be not taken to supply this so considerable an army with a round sum
at least 10,000/. — for a small sum will rather discontent than satisfy — it's
much feared by those who best know that a sudden ruin of this brigade
will inevitably follow. I find Sir William Waller . . . very much
troubled that he cannot punish the abounding vices and enormities of
his soldiers for fear of mutinies and desertions to which for want of pay
they are too apt, which not only produces a contempt of their officers,
but great discontent also to the country, from whom they are sometimes
necessitated to take that for their livelihood which the people can ill
spare." Seal. [N. III., 92.]
Sir Samuel Luke to the Committee at CovENTRr.
1643, November 23. — Informing them by the Earl of Essex' command
" That on Wednesday night last there lodged at Ainxton some 10 miles
from Oxford not far from Chipping Norton some 2,000 or 3,000 of the
King's forces, horse and foot, commanded by the Lord Dowens and
Byron, who report themselves 5,000 and that they were to march into
Shropshire, or else Sir William Brereton would gain the Avhole county.
If you find they design for any other place, you will give notice thereof
and strive to prevent them." Copij. [N. XII., 66.]
Sir William Waller to William Lenthall.
1643, November 23. Farnham. — Having acknowledged the readiness
of the House to take care for the preservation of this poor Brigade and
protested their faithfulness I " crave leave to ofier to your consideration
the necessitous condition under which we labour. Want of money
and want of clothes have produced want of obedience and want of
health, I had almost said want of heart in this army ; working like a
malignant fever upon the spirits of our men, and dulling the edge of our
swords, though I am confident the metal is unaltered. I cannot but
take notice with humble thankfulness of 5,000/. voted for our supply, but
I beseech you give me leave without offence to tell you it is impossible
for this sum or less than double the proportion of this sum to stop the
clamourous wants of our soldiers, for the last payment was so snuUl that
that it would "not enable them to buy themselves so many necessaries as
they wanted for this Avinter service and their hopes being fixed upon this
supply, if this should fall short, it would instead of a satisfaction prove an
irritation to them. God knows, I write this with a sad sense, but I
have reason to doubt what command I shall be able to retain upon those.
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whom I can neither reward nor j)unisli. I humbly dfisiro there iniiy be
Home present course taken to suj)ply the army. I have presumed to nend
t*onie i)arties to Gcxhihning and Midhurst to Uike up some coarse cloths,
linen, shoes, boots and stockinf:;s for the soldiers, and if there may be
anv assurance; given to pay for their tommodilies, 1 am confident it would
lie' best l)Oth for the sohliers and the country." (See Conn/ions'
Journals, iii. ;U9.) Seal. [N. III., O.'}.]
The Eakl ok Warwick to William Lknthall.
1043, November 24. Downes. — Stating; that he had ordered the
Ordnance in Upnor Castle to be l)rought to the Tower, as the Castle
might be easily taken, an<l these guns might then turned on Chatham
Dock, but that the gunners there refused to allow their removal alleging
they had some prisoners there " as though ordnance were fit weapons to
guard a few jirisoners," and desiring the House to give order for their
immediate removal. (See Commons' Jour nab;, iii. 248, 345.; Signed.
Seal. [N. Hi., 94.]
Arthur Staveley, Tuomas Heselrige and others to William
Lenthall.
1643, November 24. Leicester. — " Tliis garrison of Leicester lies
between Ashby and Belvoir, two strongholds of the enemy within this
County, besides Newark and Warton House, confining close upon us,
as also the road to Nottingham Derby and Manchester, so that the small
strength of horse that is left us is continually employed either in convoys
of ammunition and other commodities betwixt North and South or in
service against. the enemy, wherein — by the blessing of God — we have
been always successful. Nevertheless they being too strong iu horse
for us take our friends, gather our rents, and hinder the collection of the
weekly taxes, by reason whereof our soldiers are in great want of pay, so
that the other day they refused service till we had taken up a great sum
of money to sati.sfy them for the present upon our own engagement.
Our humble suit . . is that all such money as we can raise in this
county may be disposed of for the maintenance of our forces." Signed.
Seal. [N. in., 95.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton, Humphrey Mackwortu and others to the
Earl of Denbigh.
1643, November 24. — Our remoteness and the environment of our
enemies prevents us from having answers to our letters, or knowing if
our messengers have come safe to you. If you think these countries
worth the gaining, you would with speed repair to us with your Body of
Horse, though you 'want foot. We dare assure you, your regiment may-
be speedily completed here. We want only arms, which we hope you
will supply us with. Sir Thomas Middleton hath taken the Fort
AVrexham, Harding Castle and divers otker places, all the Welsh are
fled and dispersed, not an enemy near him save the Castle of Holt, which
can have no relief. Chester is beleaguered round and can have no
assistance. 500 Horse will clear this county and bring the country to
subjection, which done, the towns will soon yield, but delays will prove
exceeding dangerous, and make an easy work difficult, the men flying to
strongholds and m.aking every bouse a garrison. Sir William Brereton
and Sir Thomas Middleton are both so engaged in their own countries
that we cannot rely upon assistance from them. They have wholly left
xis to ourselves, and to your protection to which they advise us to have
recourse.
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Postscript. — We humbly desire you to send us all the arms that can
be spared, we can raise 1,000 foot in one week had we but arms ; the
country comes in exceedingly. Our Auxiliary friends have got a great
part of" our arms. Copy. [N. XII., 68.]
William Lenthall to Siu William Waller.
1643, November 25. — Acquainting him with the vote of the additional
sum of 5,000/. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 319, 320.) Draft.
[N. XII., 69.]
Colonel Henry Mildmay, Sir Thomas Honyavood and others to
William Lenthall.
1643, November 25. Chelmsford. — Stating that five of the Com-
mittee had audited Sir Thomas Barrington's accounts and found them
correct, and desiring that he should receive some Jicknowledgment for
his services, and asking that Colonel Long should be caused to give an
account. Signed. [N. III., 96.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton, Humphrey Mackworth and others to the
Earl of Essex.
1643, November 26. Wem.— " The landing of 2,000 at least from
Ireland, and the sending of the Lords Byron and Molyneux with a
great force of horse and foot from the King to Shrewsbury, and none in
the field to relieve us, hath exposed us to certain ruin, if your wisdom
and timely care of these countries prevent not. This county of Salop
hath a strong party for the Parliament in it, durst they show themselves,
and many of the great ones we are assured would come in and submit,
if a person of eminence were here to command in chief with some
considerable force. We have yet encouraged our friends and feared the
enemy with the hope of the Earl of Denbigh's coming. We and our
friends and also the Cheshire and Statfordshire gentlemen do much
desire him. And we are most humble suitors to your Excellency to
betrust him with some strength of foot and horse for the preservation
of this part of the kingdom, which, as it hath yielded great supplies to
his Majesty, if once cleared would send more to your Excellency, we
being able, before the Irish landed, in this county to have raised 2,000
horse and foot, had we had arms for them, and could soon have liad the
possession of Shrewsbury, many friends there having made a good way
for our admittance." , . . We doubt our former letters have '* mis-
carried and do now again renew o\u- humble petition for your Avnrraut
for 200 case of pistols, 200 dragoons, and 600 muskets with 50 barrels
of powder, by the help of which arms and the coming of the Earl of
Denbigh with some considerable forces, we doubt not yet, but through
God's blessing these parts will be preserved and the enemy scattered,
we being resolved to improve all the interest we have in this county,
and to ailventure our own lives still as we have done for the
Parliament's service." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 97.]
Sir Henry Milumay to William Lenthall.
1643, November 27. Wanstcad. — (The purport of the first part is
given in Conimvns' Journals, iii. 321.) Desiring that the IIousi- may
be reminded to provide for Dover Castle and the other castles on the
coast of Kent, concerning which the Earl of Warwick had charged him
to be solicitous Avith the IIou.se, " lest some of them be eaten out by the
sea this winter, and the rest possessed by any enemy that will come and
pay the soldiers " ; and stating that the County of Essex grumbles
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mucli (Imf- tlicre should be so grcnt a sum in arrears, " not lo?s than
36 or 4(),()0()/., ;uid the honest part still put to ])ay the new payments
before the old are cleared, which will most light upon the Malignantfl
and the neuters." [N. III., 98.]
The Emil of Manchester to the Speakeu of the House of
Peers.
1643, November 27. Cambridge. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 327.) Sif/ned. Seal. [N. III., 99.J
Colonel John Barker and others to the Earl of Essex.
1643, November 27. Coventry. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 321.) Sif/ncd. Seal. [N. III., 100.]
Colonel Ralph Weldon to William Lenthall.
[1643], November 27. Blackfriars. — Desiring that the House of
Commons be informed of the sad condition of the garrison of Plymouth
for want of pay, they being more than 22 weeks unpaid since January
last. If not suddenly relieved the soldiers must leave the place or
starve. Had already remonstrated this to the Committee of Safety.
Seal. [N. III., lOi.]
Major John Brydges to Colonel Purefoy.
1643, November 28. — Desiring him to inform the Earl of Denbigh
and the Committee that the Worcestershire men have called in of the
County, with which and those few forces they have, it is said, 600.
They are set down before Conghton Court. You know how we are
concerned to give them speedy relief; if that place is lost, all that part
of the country is gone. Our men have little ammunition, therefore, 1
beseech you get orders that all the horse and foot that can possibly be
spared be sent, and we will use all diligence to be ready to go with
them. Copi/. [N. XII., 67.]
Sir William Brereton to his brother. Sir Richard Skeffington,
at Coventry.
1643, November 2S. — " The condition of these parts are not so
hopeful as of late when God was pleased to make way for us into
Wales through great difficulties, and by our proceedings there to make
way for the recovery of Chester and reducing . . all these parts . . ,
likewise the Lord Capell's army being almost routed, so as we had no
opposition in Wales nor our proceedings against Chester till the Irish
army landed . . . which consists of more than 2,500 foot, and these
ships are returned by whom is speedily expected Colonel Berne, an
Irish rebel, with 3,000 rebels. The Earl of Newcastle's army presses
near upon us upon the other side of the county, so as we were recalled
out of Wales to defend our own county, . . . and expect daily invasions
on each side. Our condition may therefore be accounted very
desperate . » . By the concurrence of these dangers unless some speedy
aid be sent by sea to prevent the landing of any more forces out of
Ireland the preservation of these parts . . . may be much endangered.
More cannot be expected from us than is possible in our power, who
have with a small strength and without any supplies or assistance of
the main body or almost of any neighbouring counties made our part
good and defeated many supplies from the Iviug's army. But if still
multitudes of fresh forces, not only domestic but foreign, increase upon
us, we can do no more than we are able . . . Lancashire men, whom
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we had to our assistance when we were in Wales, deserted us in our
greatest extremities, or otherwise we might . . . probably have pre-
vented the landing of this enemy, whereas now he is as near and
expected as much to make invasions out of Wales into this county as he
was expected to land . , . We are gathering into a body speedily and
resolved to go towards the enemy if they come not to us . . . If it
come in your way procure relief to be sent to us. Hasten the Lord
Denbigh, and assist us with all your means.
Postscript. — Mr. Mackworth will inform you at large if he reach
Coventry, who is going to meet the Earl of Denbigh." Copy.
[N. XII., 70.]
DoM Antonio de Sousa, Portuguese A.mbassador, to William
Lenthaxl.
1643, N'ovember 28. — Complaining that no answer had been sent to
the memorial he had presented eight days ago concerning the Press and
Type seized at Richard Heme's house. (See Commons' Journals, iii.
322.) Seal. [N. III., 102.]
Sir Thomas Baerington and others to John Lenthall, Speaker
of the House of Commons. (Sic.)
1643, N'ovember 28. Chelmsford. — (The purport appears by the
resolution in Commons' Journals, iii. 326.) Signed. Seal. [N. III.,
103.]
[The Earl of Stamford] to Mr. Lisle.
1643, November 28. London. — Desiring that the Committee
appointed to examine his charges against Mr. Nicoll would excuse his
attendance that day " being somewhat indisposed by an extreme
cold." (See Commons' Journals, iii. 327.) Seal. [N. III., 104.]
Sir John Sedley, Colonel Ralph Weldon, and others to William
Lenthall.
1643, November 28. Westerham. — Declaring their apprehension of
the unsupportable proportion which they hear is likely to be charged on
their county for the maintaining of his Excellency's army, and desiring
a respite till some members of the House then employed in the defence
of that county which is even ready to be invaded, may be permitted to
represent the condition thereof. Signed. [N. V., 44.]
Sir William Waller to William Lenthall.
1643, November 28. Farnham. — ■" Yesterday morning I had notice
by my scouts that the enemy showed himself in a party of about 300
horse upon the heath a mile and a half from mc. Wl)ereu[)on I sent
out a party to visit them who entertained them with a warm skirmieh
for near two hours. In this time we discovered their whole body
advancing. Whereupon I drew out that small stock I had into the
Park under the favour of the Castle. Besides foot I had not above ten
troops with me, the rest being quartered in villages more remote, where
they can find provisions, came not up to me till towards evening. The
enemy drew up in a full body before us upon the heath, as near as we
could judge about 5,000 horse and foot, and after a while advanced into
the Park to us with their foot and some horse within musket sliot, but
we gave them such entertainment with our pieces that they thought it
their best course to retire to the heath again, where thoy made a stand,
but were quickly driven from thence in disorder by our culverins,
whereupon they all retreated. I sent some parties of horae and dragoons
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after them, who charjjcd them in the rear and beat them off the down
into the lane. We took some prisoners and kilh'd some men and divers
horses. If my horse had come up time enouj^h I mij^ht liave done good
execution upon them. That night the enciiny quitted Crundall ami
retired further olF towards Hook. I have sf^nt out parties after them to
discover which way they move. The Kentisli troops came Inst night
hitiiei- from Guihlford to quarter with me. There came with them
likewise five companies of Sir Arthur Heselrig's regiment. JJut to allay
this accession of strength I am now informed that the London Regiments
resolve to be gone to-morrow or the next day .at the furthest, but I ho|)e
they will not. I humbly desire there may be some course taken that
they may stay, till some other strength come up to me, otherwise I am
left at sixes and sevens, neither able to follow the enemy nor defend
myself, and my old friend is so gallant an enemy, that he will quickly
take his advantage [of] it to my destruction. I have received informa-
tion that [his] Majesty is drawing this way. Postscript. — 1 am informed
that Colonel Carr's soldiers, which were about 200, are turned out of iheir
quarters and thereupon all disbanded and gone, to the great discontent
of the officers who raised the men out of their means, and yet never
received their full fortnight's pay. If they had received any help the
Regiment might have been completed before this. I desire I may not
be deprived cf his service, for he is an honest man and a brave old
soldier." Seal. [N. III., 105.]
The Earl of Essex to William Lenthall.
1643, November 30. Essex House. — Urging the claims of Captain
Charles Fleetwood to be appointed Receiver of the Court of Wards.
Signed. [N. III., 106.]
Sir Richard Hardres and others to William Lenthall.
1643, November 30. Rochester. — Concerning Mr. Robert Fowler's
opposition to taking the Covenant. (See Commons' Journals, iii, 338.)
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 107.]
The Parliament to the Estates of Utreoht, Over-Yssel, and
HOLL.\ND.
1643, December 7. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 331, 332.) In
Latin. Copies. [N. XVIII., 55, 56.]
The Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall and the Committee of
Irish Adventurers.
1643, December 14. — Resolutions upon the propositions con-
cerning the supply of the Scotch Army in Ireland. (Mostly printed
in Conunotis' Journals, iii. 349, where line 4 should run " Committee at
Goldsmiths' Hall, the Committee of Irish Adventurers are of opinion
that for money, &c.") [N. XIII., 186.]
Colonel Richard Norton to William Lenthall.
[1643, December 18 (?). Southampton.] — Enclosing a vow and protes-
t.ition, put to the inhabitants, in which he has met with a better
concurrence than he expected. . . " Some devilish spirits there are that
have refused it, but 1 shall pare their nails." And asking the House to
allow them the Customs of this place for a short time. (See Commons'
Journals, ill. 347.) Seal. Enclosed:
The said Vow and Protestation. (Both letter and vow are piinted
in Grey, iii.. Appendix, No. 2, pages 2 and 4.) [N. YIIL, 138.]
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Thomas [Lord] Grky to William Lenthall.
1643, December 25. Leicester. — " Upon Friday last it happened
that Colonel Waite sent out 20 horse to scout out toward Belvoir, who
having intelligence that two troops of the enemy's horse were quartered
in a town called Waltham did ride up to the sentries and fired upon
them, and fell into their quarters, where they took some prisoners and
11 horses. The governor of Belvoir and the rest of the commanders
there .... next day drew out eight score horse, and
marched within a mile of Col. Waite, according to their accustomed
manner plundering the country, and swearing that if he did not speedily
quit Rutland, they would not leave a town unplundered. The Colonel
immediately drew out three score horse, six of whom were musketeers
horsed, and with extraordinary courage marched to the view of the
enemy, and being resolved to win the horse or lose the saddle, sent a
trumpeter to sound a challenge. The enemy refusing to answer, made a
retreat, our body pursuing them, and on Sproxton Heath the enemy
drew up into a body, which no sooner they had done, but our men were
ready to charge them and did. The first charge we had something the
better, the second charge we routed them wholly, and chased them to
the very Castle walls. Herein Major Plucknet, a notorious plunderer,
was slain, with divers others, but the number of them I do not as yet
directly know. The governor of Belvoir run into the face and shrodly
cutt; forty-six prisoners, who make themselves all common soldiers, but I
hope that we shall find some officers amongst them. We took three
score and odd horses, redeemed one hundred and forty head of cattle,
and divers plundered horses. We lost not a man, only Col. Waite's
Captain-Lieutenant was shot in the thigh, ami three more wounded, but
they are not mortal." Seal. [N. IIL, 108.]
The Earl of Forth to Sir William Balfore.
[1643, early in.] — I have showed his Majesty your list of Prisoners
for exchange. He is not yet resolved what prisoners he will have
exchanged, but when it is resolved I will send you a trumpet of my
own. Lord Grandison has promised to send his own trumpet with his
answer. At the ending hereof he sent his answer to me which you
shall receive enclosed.
Postscript. — Thanking him for getting Lord Essex' pass for his
wife, though it came too late. Copy. [N. XII., 200.]
Sir John Sackville's Case.
[1643.] — Stating that he had been ftilsely accused by a defaulting
tenant, who resisted eviction, of being a Malignant, that Jiis farms at
Wasperton near Warwick had been consequently sequestered, and
desiring that the Speaker should be induced to write to the Committee
at Coventry to "shew them how he hath been wronged and they
misinformed by a lewd deboyshed fellow," and move them to unsequester
the said farms. [N. XIII., 209.]
List of various Ordinances and Orders.
[1643.]— [M. XIII., 201.]
List of some Estates sequestered in Essex.
[1643.]— [N. XIIL, 202.]
Order.
[1643.] — Directing the Committee for raising money for the
assistance of our brethren of Scotland to pay to the Committee of both
lOG
iloiiscs rosidirifj with tliein llieir expenses up to 100/. por week.
[N. XIII. 14L]
The King to the Lokd ISIavou and Coiu-okation ok London.
164.3 [-4], January 2. Oxford. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 371.) Copy. [N. XII., 71.]
The Estates of Scotland.
164[3-l4, January 9. — Commission to the Earl of Loudoun and
others. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 411.) Two copies. [N. XIX.,
82, 85.]
Captain John Hotham to the House of Comjions.
1643[-4], January 11. — Petition praying either to be tried or
released on bail, and desiriuir some relief of money. (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 36G.) Signed. ^[N. XXIL, 144.]
The King to Thomas Devenish, Keeper of Winchester House.
1643[-4], January 12. Oxford. — Approving of his intention, of
which he has heard from Thomas Ogle, of raising 200 men, under the
command of his son Silas Devenish, to be scut to Windsor Castle, and
promising to pay expenses. (See I^ords' Journals, vi. 394.) Counter-
signed " George Digbye." Sign Manual. Impressed Seal affixed.
[N. L, 13.]
The King to Lieutenant-Colonel Mosely.
[1643-4], January 12. Oxford. — Having been informed that he
desires to apply himself to his King's service and expiate former faults
by some eminent testimony in the way of advancing the same, in case
he gives testimony of his fidelity by surrendering the town of Aylesbury,
not only a free pardon is promised him, but the command of his
regiment and other marks of favour. (See Lords' Journals, vi. 394,
and Camden's 3Iiscellany, vol. viii.) In the hand of George Lord
Digbye, and counter-signed by him. Sign Manual, hnpressed Seal
affiled. [N. I., 15.]
Lord Robertes to the Earl of Essex.
1643[-4], January [before the 15th]. — (The effect is given in Lords'
Journals, vi. 350). Seal. [N. III., 109.]
Captain Thomas Shilburne to the Earl of Essex.
[1643-4], January 15. From my quarters at Adington. — "In
behalf of the country, being so earnestly pressed by them I do humbly
beseech . . that some forces may reside near this place, they fearing
that if your Excellency should be pleased to command us away, they
shall live under the same slavery and bondage as they did before we
came, which was intolei'ablc, but as soon as we came near them they
ran away and would not abide to hear the sound of our muskets and
drums, except we should have gone to Oxford or Banbury, so base and
cowardly are they. I hope we have spoiled the two regiments which
Colonel Dinton and Colonel Smith was to raise, the one of them having
but tliree soldiers, as I am credablely informed, the other having
officers enow for a regiment, but not above 30 soldiers, which are to
hard for us at running away." [N. III., 110.]
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^The Hoitj;e of Commons,
1643[-4], January 22. — Order disabling Sir John Fenwick from
sitting. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 37-1.) [N. XIII., 137.]
William, Earl of Lanerick, to the House of Commons.
[1643-4, January 23.] — Petition. (Identical, mutatis viutandiSf
with that to the Lords, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 388.
See Commons^ Journals, iii. 373.) Signed. [N. XXII., 132.]
General Gteorge Goring to William Lenthall.
1643 [-4], January 25. The Tower. — Desii'ing that so much of a
letter from his father, which he hears is in the Clerk's hands, as
concerns the payment of some money to himself, may be communicated
to him. [N. IIL, 112.]
Examination of John Chamberlayne, Mariner.
1043 [-4], January 26. King's Lynn. — He was taken by a man of war
and carried into Newcastle. Sir Thomas Glemhara, the Governor, is now
with his forces in Northumberland, and Sir John Morley, the Mayor, is
Deputy Governor, and has in garrison only 500 men, all townsmen.
The High Castle is fortified, but no other place within the town. The
forces there have demolished a fort raised between the Uplight
and the town, and there are but two other small works about the town
called the Spanish work, and the Lower Light Fort. Tynemouth
Castle is fortified, and has in garrison about 400 men. No arms or
ammunition have been brought to Newcastle for the last ten weeks
except 150 baiTels of powder, and some small pieces brought about 8
days since from Amsterdam in a Danish ship and 500 muskets from
Scarborough in two cobles. Browne Bushell is at Newcastle and has
been there 6 or 7 weeks. A little before he took the Ipswivh Sarah a
prize, and she is now laden with coal for Holland to fetch arms thence.
There are five men of war at Newcastle, and a ten gun ship lately run
ashore on Coquet Island and was lost, but her guns were carried to Sir
Thomas Glemham at Alnwick. They daily expect two ships from
Holland with arms and ammunition. Till Tuesday last Sir Thomas
Glemham was quartered at Alnwick, but then retreated six miles
towards Newcastle, and the Scots marched in the same day. His
forces are reputed 5,000 horse and foot, but half are unarmed. Many of
the inhabitants of Newcastle are well affected to the Scots. There is
much coal on all the stairs in great plenty. The examinant came
yesterday from Newcastle. [N. XIII., 188.]
Ordinance.
1643[-4], January 30.— For fitting up Worcester House for the
Scotch Commissioners. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 404.) [N.
XIX., 84.]
The House of Lords.
1643[-4], February 1. — Draft Ordinance appointing a Committee of
the two Kingdoms. (This differs considerably from the form finally
adopted. In particular after the names of the Commissioners it pro-
ceeds thus " or any three of them, whereof a mi-mljer of each House to
be pre.sent so that with the Committees and Commissioners " &c. as in
the final form down to " concerning the same," and then proceeds :
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** And <lo fiirtlier givo full povvftr unto tlif memVKTs of lioth TTouseK
nbovc mimed, and to " the Karl of Loudoun, Lord Maitland, Sir Archi-
bald Johnston, and llobert JJarclaj', " or any seven of. them, wh( reof a
member of each House to be present, as a Committee to order and
direct whatsoever doth or may concern the rnanaginj^ of the war, keep-
ing <;ood intelligence between the forces of the three Kingdoms, and
whatsoever may concern the peace of his Majesty's dominions and all
other things in pursuance of the ends expressed in tlie said covenants
and treaty and the Committee of both Houses are to observe such orders
as they shall from time to time receive from l)oth Houses." There is
no limitation of time.) [N. XIX., 68.]
Information of Miles Causton, Master of the George.
1643[-4], February 1. — Coming from the West Indies he was taken
and carried into Dartmonth, and his ship and goods made prize of; they
saying that all Londoners were rebels, and lliat it was their mercy they
did not commit him longer to prison, because he resisted on their board-
ing him. In Dartmouth there are divers men-of-war ready for sea and
others preparing, some of them intending, as he understood, to go for
the Canary Islands and Madeira and the Azores to seize on any English
ships there, and thence to the Isle of May and the Cape de Verde
Islands, and so to seize all the English shipping there, and thence ta
the Barbados and the other Caribbee Islands to surprise all English
ships found trading there, and to secure all those plantations to them-
selves against the King and Parliament, and so to pass northwards by
Virginia, New England, and Newfoundland, there to take all fishermen
that are for the Parliament, with which ships and men they intend to
make a complete fleet to set on against the Parliament, and to master
the Narrow Seas, and for this purpose four are now setting forth, and
the rest will do so as soon as they hear the Parliament ships are coming.
Some Bristol men there told him there were also ships at Bristol about
to sail for the same purpose. The Governor of Dartmouth had ordered
a ship or two to relicA-e the Castle of Guernsey. Captain Smith and
his Vice-Adniiral have two Biscay shallops to row in and take such
pillage as they can under the shore, and are likewise bound for the
Trades, there to take all the Scotch and English that shall pass that way.
[N. XIIL, 191.] Extracts from the above are N. XVI., 103.
Ordinance.
[1643-4, February 2.] — Enjoining the taking of the Solemn League
and Covenant. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 411.) This is a draft,
amended in the form ultimately adopted. [N. XIIL, 192.]
Mr. Whittacre's Report.
1643[-4], February 2.- — Concerning the alleged affront to Sir Thomas
Walsingham by Dillon, a servant of the Dutch Ambassador, and giving
Dillon's version of the matter. " We desiring the Ambassadors' answer
to the request of the House of Commons, which, was that they would
give way that he might be examined by a Committee ... or by the
House itself ; M. Bourrell answered he must avow the man to be his
servant, and that he was now to attend him to Oxford, and that he
much marvelled, if these things being done 3 or 4 days since it
should not be complained of till now upon the very time of their pro-
viding to go to Court, and professing an unwillingness to have him
further examined as was desired." (See Comtnons' Jouryials, iii. 384,
386.) [N. XVIII., 57.]
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Sir "William Armynk, Thomas Hatcher, Rop.ert Goodwin, Robert
Fenwick, Henry Darley, and Richard Barwis to William
Lenthall.
1643 [-4], February 5. Morpeth. — " The Lord General advanced with
his army to Newcastle, where upon Saturday morning being the third
of February he shewed himself before the town, and the Committees of
both Kingdoms thought fit to send a letter to the INIayor Aldermen and
Common Council," whereof we enclose a copy and their answer. " The
Marquess of Newcastle, whom they call the King's General, came late
into the town the night before which was unknown fo us, and upon the
approach of some of our soldiers to a work of theirs without the town,
— where some few were slain — they within set on fire and burnt down all
the streets and houses lying without the walls on the North side of the
town, by which and the other circumstances we gather that they are
resolved obstinately to hold it out to the last. All the county of
Northumberland on the north of Tyne is now in the power of the
Parliament, where if care were taken for the settling of a good minietry
you might hope for better fruits from thenc(^ than you have hitherto
reaped.
Postscript. — We hear that General King and the Lord Witherington
are also in Newcastle." Signed. [N. III., 114.] Enclosed:
i. The Marquess of Argyll and Sir William Armynk to the
May^or and Corporation of Newcastle.
1643[-^], January \_sic February] 3. — Summons.
And
ii. The Mayor and Corporation to the Marquess op Argyll.
1643[-4], February 3. — Reply. (Both printed in Rushworth, iii. 2.
613.) Cojiies. [N. XIL, 72, 76.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
164[3-]4, February 5. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi.
410.) Two copies. [N. XIL, 90 ; XIX., 99.]
The House of Commons.
1643[-4], February 7. — Ordinance appointing a Committee of the
two Kingdoms. (Draft in the form finally adopted as printed in Lords'
Journals, vi. 430.) [N. XIX., 68.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1643[-4], February 9. — Paper. (Printed in Lordn Journals, vi,
417.) Signed "John Donn." [N. XIX., 69.]
Schedule.
1643 [-4], February 10. — Of the goods of such Delinquent.s as are
obstructed within the liberties of Westminster. [N. XIIL, 195.]
Reasons presented at the Conference by the Commons and by the
Lords.
lG43[-4], February 13.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 424, 425,
423.) Two Cojnesy the first in shorthand. [N. XHL, 19G.J
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Account,
[1643-4], February 13. — Showing how the 12,000/. sent to
Si. Albans (See Commons' Joiirnals, iii. 'Sl'>) had been spent. A
balance remained of 1,941/. 16«. 2(1. [N. XIII., 189.]
Abstract of the Charge and Payment of his Excellency's Aumy
for fourteen days.
1643[-4], February 14. — Amounting to 1.5,037/. 2s. 8(7., with a
statement of the sums paid and remaining due. (See Commons''
Journals, iii. 399.) [N. XIII., 194.]
The House of Lords.
1643[-4], February 15. — Draft Ordinance for appointing a Committee
of the two Kingdoms, in the form ultimately adopted, except that the
time is limited to six Aveeks instead of three months. (See Lords'
Journals, vi. 427.) [N. XIX., 70.]
The House of Commons.
1643[-4], February 16. — Order concerning Church Government.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, iii. 401.) [N. XXII., 2.]
Paper of Scotch Commissioners and Reply of the Parliament
thereto.
1643-4, February 17 and March 9. — About the Covenant, and
supplies for their services. (Both printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 460,
461.) [N. XIX., 72, 71.]
Oath to be taken by the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1643[-4], February 20. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, iii. 403.)
[N. XIII., 197.]
The Hertfordshire Committee to the House op Commons.
1643[-4], February 22. Petition. — (The purport appears from the
order thereon, printed in Commons' Journals, iii. 405.) [N. XXII.,
70.]
to
1643[-4], February 23. Shrewsbury. — " Prince Rupert on Friday
morning sent out Major Legg with six troops of horse and 150 foot,
who not only faced those at Wem at their own ports, but brouglit
away between 20 and 30 loads of hay out of their quarters, they not so
much as sending out a man to hinder him. On Saturday three
musketeers of the late Irish defeated at Nantwich and gone into Wem,
came hither with their arras. By these we know the state of the town,
and that their first fear is lest the Prince should cut a great pond out
of which they iill their ditches with water. To prevent which they
summon in the country to cast up a tumultuary sconce for defence
of it. The Prince's care is to draw together the dispersed forces,
whilst his own regiment of foot marches to him from Bristol, whence
they are set forward and convoy 200 barrels of powder, to employ
which he hath put some ordnance and bullets to the casting. This
afternoon 1,500 of those Irish which last landed in Wales are come
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into this town, so that we can already draw together 3,000 foot. Lord
Byron is also this afternoon come hither whose army — as himself
affirms — is in a very good condition in Ciieshire, so that within this
month we hope to be 7,000 or 8,000 men in field, besides which we
hear that some Lancashire gentlemen have about 3,000 men ready for
the Prince." Extract. [N. XIL, 75.]
Sir Henry Anderson to John Rushwokth.
[1643-4], March 4. — Entreating that copies of all orders relating to
him be sent to him, and stating that he had no money or man to send
about his business, having been now 18 weeks a prisoner. [N. III.,
165.]
John Curtis to John Rush worth.
[1643-4], March 5. Bramford, near Ipswich. — Desiring him to use
his influence in sujiport of his application for the places of Collector of
Excise and Receiver of the King's Rents for the whole or part of
Suffolk. [N. III., 115.]
The Parliament to Walter Stricklai«td.
1643 [-4], March G. Instructions. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 452.) Cojjy. [N. XVIII., 58, 59.]
Sir Henry Anderson to John Rushworth.
[1643-4], March . The Tower.— Entreating him to deliver the
enclosed petition to the Speaker, stating his want of money and clothes,
and that he had not received anything under the order for paying him
40*. a week (See Commons' Journals, iii. 339), and asking for the
loan of 10/. to be sent by Jerome Couch, Captain Hotham's man. [N.
IIL, 164.]
Sir Henry Anderson to John Rushworth.
[1643-4], IMarch 9. The Tower. — Praying him to deliver the
enclosed to the Lieutenant of the Tower, and to intreat Mr. Speaker to
get his petition read and considered. [N. III., 166.]
The King to Richard Lowe, of Yateley.
1643[-4], March 17. — Privy Seal for borrowing 201. (In the form
of that printed in Rushworth, iii., 2. 580.) [N. I., 14.]
The Earl of Lindesay to Lord Maitland and the other Scotch
Commissioners in London.
1644, April 6. Easington. — Have forwarded your letters of March
14th and 19th, with the enclosures, to Scotland, as the matters are so
important that the answer should come from the Convention of Estates.
The enclosed will inform you of the endeavours made for supplying the
Scotch army still in Ireland, three regiments of horse being already
landed in Scotland. 10,000/. in money has already been sent over,
besides some clothes and ammunition. We again remind you of the
great scarcity of money in the army. [N. III., 110.] Enclosed:
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i. Viscount Montgomery, Arthur Chichkstkr, Sir John Mont-
gomery, Arthur Hill, Thkopiiilus .Jones, Arthur Gore, and
Owen O'Connally to the Committee ok thk English Par-
liament WITH the Scotch Army.
lG43[-4], Fehruiirj 21. Newtown [Ards]. — By our last of
December IGth, we made known our good affections, and repre-
sented our great necessity and the danger of our regiments
disbanding for want of victuals, wiierefore we entreated you to
mediate with the State of Scotland for so much meal as would
supply our six regiments for two months only, till the Parlia-
ment should provide better supplies. We received no answer
in writing to our modest request, but were told that you would
not mediate with Scotland, having no commission from the
Parliament to that effect, but that you would represent our
desires to the Parliament, and send our other letter to the Com-
mittee of Adventurers. We have with all patience waited for
their and your answers, but hungry bellies make pressing
tongues. We think it therefore fit to let you know our wants
have been so far from being any way yet supplied that the Scotch
army, being likewise reduced to want of victuals, has been laid
upon our poor exhausted quarters for their relief, whereby both
our forces and the country people will inevitably starve or
forsake the country, unless very speedily both the Scotch army
be supplied hereafter, and relief sent us, not only to repay the
country what has been taken from them for the support of the
Scotch army, but likewise so to maintain us that they may be
eased of the burden thej have lain under. This we again
earnestly recommend to your care to do it either by mediation
with the State of Scotland or otherwise, and ask you to let
us know what answer you have had from the Parliament or
Committee of Adventurers to our last, for if their answer
with the supplies does not come very soon, and such as may
prove satisfactory to the country people, officers, and soldiers,
this country — now the best strength and stay of the Protestant
subjects of ihis kingdom — will be wholly lost to the Rebels.
Copy. [N. XII., 74.]
ii. Major-General Robert Monro to [the Committee of the
Estates of Scotland].
164[3-]4, February 23. Carrickfergus. — "Lest your resolutions of
the army's stay or removal should not answer unto the present
exigency what may befall lis of the army or what hereafter may
befall unto our country for want of timeous advertisement accord-
ing to my bounden duty and the intelligence I have of the wicked
applotments of him most bound to guard us under God I have
thought fit in all haste to acquaint your Lordships that the
Marquess of Antrim now loadnit with titles of honour from his
Majesty in hope to do good service against us — Amongst others
his titles he is called Chief Justice and Commander of the Isles
of Scotland and General of the Catholic army of the Rebels
in Ireland, as I understand by several intelligences from our
noble friends from Dublin and elsewhere — That he is marching
with a strong army against us of Rebels, whereof he is the chief,
and is clad with commission to persecute the Scotch army, who
were sent to be under the Parliament's pay of England, and it
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is thought they will spare none of the Scotch they can bo mastei's
of. For my part I shall think myself happy in the rencounter
hoping my fortune may be to catch him the third time to vindicate
myself from the aspersion of the wicked, for which 1 will strive
to the utmost of my power with God's assistance to prove a loyal
servant to my country in despite of envy. What relief or supply
your Lordships are able to send unto us would come timely
being of great consequence for us and your own safeties, for if
the arme be disenablit, as God forbid, the body will be in danger.
Howsoever it is my earne&t suit unto your Lordships that, since
the Rebels are provided of shipping for carrying their victuals
— without which it will be hard for them to victual an army
in the Province of Ulster — that your Lordships will consider
that after their victuals is disloadnit they may make use of their
shipping to intercept our victuals and our correspondence with
your Lordships. That your Lordships would be pleased timely
to direct forth some shipping from the West to prevent this
inconvenience, and with God's assistance we shall strive to
hinder their going to you and their supplies to their faction in
England. We have also defect of arms and ammunition, which
in all haste vvith other supplies would be securely convoyed unto
us ... .
Postscript. — For your Lordships' better information consider of
the enclosed, coming from one of our noble friends. The like I
received from Dublin also." Copy. [N. XII., 95.]
. Major-General Robert Monko and the other Commanders to th«
Pkivy Council and Committee of the Estates of Scotland.
164[3-]4, March 14. Carrickfergus. — " I having in conformity
to the Act of transportation resolved the removal of the army and
sent three regiments already to Scotland, we have the 11th of
this instant received a letter from Captain McGill, showing it
to be your earnest desire and pleasure that we should stay in this
land, where also your Lordships against the last of March
promised to assure us for our enablement in this service, and
notwithstanding all our bygone extremity to testify our great
respects to your Lordships and the good of our country we have
delayed our further removal till the first of April, and have sent
Major Borthwick . . to show our conditions and minds
anent the service . . . Therefore we expect your care towards
us and the service in despatching your answer against the said
day." Copy. [N. XII., 98.]
iv. The Officers of the Scotch Army in Ireland to the
Committee of the Estates of Scotland.
164[3-]4, March 14. Carrickfergus. — " Their former sufferings
are the niost assured testimony of their desire to do what in them
lies." Illegible in many parts. Copy. [N. XXI., 10.]
v«. The Committee of the Estates of Scotland to
164[3-]_1:, March IG. — The Committee " haveing taken the demands
of the Scotis armie in Ireland to their m(.st serious consideration
doe returne this answer.
To the first concerneing the sixtie thousand pounds sterlinc with
ten thousand suites of cloaths and mantenanco in tynie come-
iug, mentioned in their former instructions with Gedcon Murray
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ami now redcmandod, tlic cominittio does ncknowlodge th.it flic
armie may verie justlio cravo thi.s soumc as a part of their
arrearcs duo to them for thoir bypast service and promoist by
the p]nf(li.she commissioners to Iiave been payed liefore the first
of Fcbruar last by past. The not performance! querof is a verio
great dissappointment yitt are we confident that the officers of the
armie are so jtidicious and reasonable in their desyros — which
they have verie honestlie and kyndlieexprest in their late declara-
tion — as they will not urge nor expect from this kingdome more
then is passible for us to porforme or that they tliinke we
are able instantlic without the assistance of the Parliament of
England to delyver to them that sixtie thousand pounds sterline
which not withstanding we acknowledge is far lesse then their
deservings or our desyres. But as it is the verie earnest desyre
of this kingdome that the armie may stay in Irelaiul for defence
and preservation of the protestant religion and Brittishe planta-
tion and for diverting of manie evills which will follow upon the
relingquisheing of that kingdome to the rebells, so are we con-
fident that in a verie short tyme suche supplies will be sent to
the armie frome the houses of parliament in satisfaction of their
former demands with what is and will be givin to them by this
kingdome — who will leave nothing undone for their subsistance
which is in their power — as may bothe enable and encourage
them to stay and prosecute the warre in Ireland. And haveing
out of the furst moneyis could be raised their sent to them ten
thousand pounds sterline with so much cloath as could for the
present be had readie heir, and als haveing sent victuall both by
the north and west sea as some effectuall begining of the sup-
plies promeist by us to thame our earnest desyre and order in
behalfe of the estates of this kingdome to them is that they may
be yitt content to stay in Ireland till the daye of Apryle
nixt, to the effect that the estates of this kingdome at their
ensuing meetting which is to be upon the tent of Apryle nixt
may resolve upon such present and solide course for entertane-
ment and mantenance of that armie frome the Parliament of
England and this kingdome as may enable them to the active
prosecution of the warre in Ireland. And as we have writtiu to
our commissioners in England and the committie with our armie
to be instant with the houses of pai'liament for that end, so is it
our desyre that such persons may be sent frome that armie in
Ireland as they shall think fittest to the convention of the estates
against the tent of Apryle who may be witnesses to our actions
and the realitie of our intentions in doeing everie thing which
is in the reach of our power for the mantenance of that armie,
for resolveing upon the best and most effectuall waves for pro-
secuting the warre, for rectifieing anie former oversight or
omission Avhich hath been in the power or maner of commanding,
and for everie other thing possible which may conduce to the sub-
sistance and good of that armie. We sail be carefull to represent
to the estates the prejudice the service susteans by the absence
of the collonells or other officers of that armie and that there
may be such a way takiu as may serve for the encouragement
and advancement of the officers who ar present as there service
and valour does justlie deserve.
Wheareas it is desyred that these regiments of the armie in
Ireland who ar come to Scotland may be continued and not
removed till they be recalled to the armie, or the armie brought
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hither, it is our resolution that these regiments sail for cloathes
and money be putt in equall footting with the other regiments
that are in Ireland. And in the meane tyme quill they are heir
we trust they will be content we mak the best use of their
service for repressing the insolencies of malignants who are
knowin enimies to religion and their countrie, and defending of
this kingdome against forraine invasion. And incase we sail
find a necessitie for the good of the caus querin both that armie
and we are ingadged that their regiments be imployed ellis where
it sail be in that way which we think will have approbatione of
all who love religioun and the caus querin we are ino-ado-ed for
yow may be confident that we will be no lesse carefuU of the
preservation and strenthing of that armie and there just interest
then of our owne saiftie. And since we are both in on shipe and
ingadged in one and the same caus we are persuaded yow will
with the same sinceritie be willing to contribut your best
furtherance in everie thing may tend to the advanceiuo- of the
caus and secureing and strenthneing of this kingdome.
That which is meaned by the keeping of a garrison in Carrick-
fergus without the dominution of the armie is that if the armie
be transported frome Ireland — as we hope in God it will not in
haist — there may be als many of the Brittishe in Ireland brouo-ht
over in place of the Scots that sail be left in the garrison as may
compleit the armie to be ten thousand besydes these to be left
in the garrison to be under the command of Generall-Major
Monro or his deputs."
\b. [The Committee of the Estates] to [the Officers of the
Scotch Army in Ireland.]
Same date. —
*' Right Honorable,
We haveing receaved your letter frome Major Borthwicke and
haveing considered your instructions to him and demands to
us we cannot bot acknowledge what yow have done in sending
over these three regiments is warranted by the act for trans-
portation which the estates did meane of extreeme necessitie for
preservation of the armie bot would have beene verie loath to
remove the armie if there can be a competencie of meanes
aiForded for your subsistance there. We take your stay upon
our letters sent by Captaine McGill as a verie reall testimonie
and demonstration of your affection and obedience to the desyres
of this kingdome Avhich is also a verie powerfull motive to make
us with the greatter diligence and sheercfullnes to goe speedilie
about the reall and eftectuall performance of suche meanes as
may enable and encourage yow to subsist and prosecute the
warre in Ireland. And what we are not able to doe of our-
selves we sail be earnest intercessors to procure the same frome
the parliament of England and the estates of this kingdome,
who are to meitt upon the tenth of Apryle nixt, and who as
they have more power and auctoritie to iujoyne and raise suche
meanes as may serve for the supplies then we have, so we
are most confident they will leave nothing undone which is in
their power for your satisfaction and putting yow in suche a
posture and condition as yow may activelie goe about the pro-
secuting of the warres in Ireland against our common enemies.
We have returned ansere to your instructions and demands sent
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liy Major liortliwickc, and our oamf.st desire to yow is that
ynw would stay in Ireland till the 24th day of Apryle nixt, and
that yow would send Hucho persons as yow tliinke fittt'St from
the aru)ie to the conicntion of estates to he heir the tent of
Apryle nixt who may he witnesses to the proceedings «»/" the
estates and of the realitie of tlieir desyres to perforrne everie
thinnj in their j)ower for the suhsistJince and weeifaire of that
jirmie and as may enahle them most for the prosecuteing of that
service that hoth yow may reach the just recompence of your
service and hoth kingdomes tho fruits of your labours which we
are confident — frome the frequent experience we have found of
your willingness to obey the desires of this kingdome — yow will
not deny to doe. And then yow may certainelie expect frome
both kingdomes that supplee which may enable yow to goe
activelie about that service wheirin yow have both done and
suffered so much or if that sould faill — as we hope it will not —
have suche a honourable and warrantable call for your removal),
as may serve most for your reputation and employment ellis
where, so yow may be most usefuU for the good of the cans
querin both kingdomes are so deeplie ingadged, and shippes
and barkes will be sent for your transportatioun, And yow may
rest assured that in following the advice of the estates of this
kingdome and there committies there will be afforded to yow a
competence of mantenance for following the warres in Ireland
or at least yow will be putt in the same condition with your
native kingdome and our armeis heir and in England for as our
caus is one and hes commoun freinds and enemieis, so we must
resolve with Godis assistance to stand and fall together. And
for our firmer union the commissioners of the generall assem-
blie and we have sent Mr. James Hamilloun a faithfull minister
in this kingdome and whois integritie is well knowin in Ireland
with the covenant to be sworne be the officers and souldioures
of our arraie and all suche others of the Brittishe as sail be
willing to enter into this covenant which is alreadie universallie
receaved in this kingdome and by the houses of parliament and
their armeis and is ordained to be takin by all sortis of persons
in England. Concerneing the fittest tyme of sweareing this
covenant we remitt it to your owne discretioun and the me.ssin-
ger sent with it but the soouner yow doe it we thiuke it so
muche the better which will confirme the confidence this king-
dome hes in yow and will be a character to difference betueene
the well and disaffected. In the meane tyme we trust that yow
and suche of the Brittishe forces as love the religioun and saiftie
of thir kingilome will stand the best way yow may upon your
guarde against the invasion of the rebells. The reason why we
did not ansere the Generall-Major his desyre for exoneration of
his bygane service and call heir is becaus of the desyre we have
of his coutning in that charge there. But if the armie be re-
called he will find suche ane approbation of his by gan? sei-vice
and employment for the future as may witnes the gratitude of
this kingdome and the constant resolution we have to con-
tinue." 'Copies."^ [N. XIY., 45.]
* Note. — These are all in the same hand except the third, and are probubly " the
five papers concerning Irish Affairs" mentioned in State Papers, Domestic, p. 137,
in connection with the letter of April 6th and ordered to be reported to the House
of Commons by yir H. Vane, the last two letters being copies on the same paper.
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The Scotch Commissioners to Lord Wharton.
1644, April 8.— (Priuted in Lords' Journals, vi. 506.) [X. XIV., 1.]
A true relation of the routing of the Earl ok Carberie and his
forces out of the County of Pembroke.
[1644, April 12.]— (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 42, Number
19.) [N. XIII., 199.]
Sir Henry Anderson to Joun Rushworth.
[1644], April 19. The Tower. — Asking what hinders his petition
from being read and answered, and declaring that he is often without
meat, having been now six mouths a prisoner. [N. III., 167.]
[The Parliament] to [the Earl of Essex].
[1644, May 20.]— (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 562.) Draft in
Rushworth's hand. [N. XII., 182a.]
Harcourt Leighton and Thomas Herbert to Sir John Trevor.
1644, May 23. Reading. — " On Monday by 8 in the morning we got
to Henley, v.'here the foot drew out to muster — which I oversaw — and
the horse near Marlow and Maidenhead thicket, which Mr. Leighton
and Colonel Pindar viewed. Part of the horse muster was deferred
till Wednesday, when we mustered near Harrison's barn at Reading.
The train of artillery was mustered with the foot, the several particulars
of which we have, as taken in the field, but know not whether 'tis
expected that we should certify the Parliament or Comnittee concernin"-
it, but by the way we may be bold to acquaint you that some regiments
are very thin, and some troops few and ill-armed, and especially we
thought good to complain of the recruit horse. Few of them but were
diseased with farcy and glanders or such infectious diseases, and
generally very pooi" and reasty. By reason of the suddenness of the
muster 'twas very confused, and impossible to be well viewed by so few,
the foot mustering at one time in so many places, and for the horse we
think it would be very helpful to the truth of mustering and prevent
borrowing one of another, if the several troops were marched with
distinct characters upon the near sid(;, and to bring all their arms to the
muster to be viewed and certified. . . . Postscript. — We are march-
ing forward. . . . By reason the army marched so suddenly after
muster, and that the rolls could not bt; closed, there is only ^ allowed
the horse." On the back. — " The inconvenience both city and country
and army may suffer by Greenland House is known to all. Saving my
Lord Cieneral's consideration, we beseech that a guard may be set upon
them by his Excellency, or that the city would please to send a regiment
or two under command of Colonel Browne or some other. The place is
excellently situnte for battering in three places, and the pieces may be
brought by barges very near tin; j)lace — but let them be good ordnance
;is demi-cannon and culvcrin, and not small, such as be for oampagnia —
and especially employ seamen, who are best provided for such service,
and with a gunner, and fit to scale or enter breaches." Signed. Seal.
[N. III., 117.]
U 61630. j£
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Sill William Constable to William Lenthall.
1644, May 25. Hull. — " I have not hitherto taken the boldness to
present you with a few lines from hence having nothinj; worthy of you,
but this present which I now send you {^ves me a little more boldness
beinf» n proi)er service to the house to send you your members. (Mr.
licllnssys and Sir J. Ramsden, see Commons' Journals, iii. 511.) I
have only the sending of these, but shall be glad to bring you in more
of the same quality." Seal. [N. III., 118.]
Colonel Martin Ptndar, Harcourt Leighton, Thomas Hkrbert,
and John Potter to William Lenthall.
1644, May 27. Abingdon. — Concerning the numbers and movements
of the Earl of Essex' and Sir William Waller's armies, their want of
arms and apparel, and some abuses committed by the soldiers, especially a
plunder and nmrder near Wickham. (Printed in Grey, iii., Appendix,
No. 38, p. 63.) [N. III., 119.]
Instructions concerning Convoy.
1644, May 28. — Convoy to be afforded both to subjects and strangers,
taking from the last acknowledgement according to the value of the
goods and number of vessels, and from the first according to custom.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 509.) [N. XIV., 2.]
The Eakl or Warwick to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1641, May 30. — Concerning the relief of Lyme Regis. (Printed in
Rushworth, iii. 2. 680.) Copy. [N. XH., 79.]
Colonel Herbert Morlby to William Lenthall,
1644, June 5. Arundel. — " Amongst the goods taken from the
Dunkirk ships we have found certain pictures which contain most gross
idolatry ; upon one, the Trinity pictured in monstrous shapes like
giants ; upon another is painted the Virgin Mary as sitting in heaven
with her babe in her arms, underneath is the Pope, on whose left hand
stands our King perfectly limmed and completely armed, with his
cavaliers attending him ; on the Pope's right hand stands the Queen
accompanied with her ladies, the King tenders his sceptre to the Queen,
she accepts it not, but directs it to be dehvered to the Pope. This
picture was intended to be set up in the chief church of Seville in Spain,
as appears by the direction on the outside of the box, in which it is
inclosed. I look upon this picture as an hieroglyphic of the causes and
intents of our present troubles, and the opinion of the neighbouring
nations concerning them, and if the House please to command the picture
to London and there permit it to the public view, I conceive 'twould
very much convince the INIalignants, and open the eyes of all that are
not wilfully blind." Seal. [N. III., 120.]
Edwabd Ddncombe to William Lenthall.
1644, June 6. Croke Castle. — Complaining that the committee of his
county disputed his right to fell timber on his lands at Croke, held
under lease from the Bishop of Durham. Seal, [N. III., 121.]
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Charles Lodovic, Elector Palatine, to j\ir. Harington.
1644, June 13-23. The Hague. — M. de Servien, one of the French
Plenipotentiaries at Miiuster, has requested me to procure a pass from
the Parliament for half a dozen horses or geldings for his own use.
Being desirous to gratify him I request you to use your best endeavours
to procure the pass, and also immunity from paying Custom for the
horses. Signed " Charles." Seal. [N. I., 48.]
Princb Rupert to General George Goring.
1644, June 1 8. Liverpoole. — " I intend to be to-morrow at Ormis
Kirke with all my forces, and if it please you to let the Earl of New-
castle know that I am upon my march towards hira and that no time
shall be lost you will do me a favour. As soon as I shall have a copy
of your cipher I will do it myself. Postscript. — I beseech you to hasten
the Westmoreland and Cumberland forces and do not spoil our quarters."
Sign Manual. Seal. [N. I., 40,]
Sir Henry Holcroft and others to William Lenthall.
1644, June 24. Chelmsford. — Referring to the orders received from
the Committee of both Kingdoms for raising their Trained Bands and
other forces remaining in the country and requesting two things ; First
that these additional charges might not thereafter be less considered,
because they forbear to press them at present, and secondly, that they
might forthwith receive the long desired ordinance. Postscript. — Sug-
gesting that some gentlemen be sent for two or three days into the several
counties of the Association, and hoping that Sir William Waller Is
following the King's forces "which we conceive, under God, the chief
means of our preservation." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 122^]
William Lenthall to the [Earl of Essex], IjOrb General.
1644, July 1. — I am commanded by the House of Commons to return
your Lordship thanks for your respects to the Commissioners of both
Houses attending your army. Notwithstanding, it appearing that they
have received many discouragements and obstructions in performing
their duties by several public and scandalous affronts from Dr. Dorislaus
and Colonel Harvy, this House desires your Lordship that they may
be sent up to this House to answer the informations made against them.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 543.) Draft. [N. XII., 80.]
The Committee at Northampton.
1644, July 3. — Warrant for raising horses for Sir William Waller's
army. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 554.) [N. XIV., 3.]
The Scotch Commissioners,
1644, July 4. — Paper. " Whereas it pleased the . . Parliament by
their votes of the 11th of April last . . to , . appoint that 30,000/. as
the remainder of the 60,000/. formerly promised should be . , sent
away by the* last of June to the Scotch army in Ireland, upon which
they might depend as a necessary supply after they had endured so much,
and their subsistence hath been so heavy a charge to the Kingdom of
Scotland these two years and above, and that the sequestration money
should not be diverted to any other use upon any pretence whatsoever,
M 2
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We ciitrciit your Lordships uiid these noble f^eiitlemon to represent to
the I'nrhjiinent tluit notwithstiimliiif; the constant endeavours of tlie
Committee at (JoUlsmitlis' Hall there an; not any of these moneys as
yet provided, neither out of the seiiuestrations nor in any otlier way,
anJ to desire that some speedy and effectual course may be taken for
|)rovidin<; and sending away the said 30,000/. and for the future main-
ten.inee of the armies in Ireland, C(jnform to the votes above mentioned,
which were long ago sent to the Kingdom of Scotland, ami upon which
those armies depend." (See Cominons' Journals, iii. 555.) Signed
"Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 73.]
The Earl of Loudoun, the Marquess of Augtll, the Earl ok
Laudkkdalk, and Archibald Johnston to Sir William
Armynic, and the other Commissioners at Sunderland.
1644, July 12. Edinburgh. — Desiring that satisfaction might i»e
made to George Wesum, skipper, for five pieces of cloth taken from
him at Sunderland that he had bouirht for his own and his companies
use. Signed. [N. III., 123.]
The Grand Jury to the Justices of Staffordshire at Quarter ,
Sessions.
1644, July 12. — Petition stating that they are over taxed beyond the
rest of the Association, and complaining of free quarters, and that all
their forces are drawn out of the county, whereby there will not be
men to gather in the hay and harvest, and praying that some effectual
means be u.sed for the speedy calling home of their men, and that the
members would present these their grievances to both Houses and to
the Committee of both Kingdoms. (See Commons^ Journals, iii. 565.)
[N. XXIL, 72.]
The Parliament to the Counties of the Eastern Association.
1644, July 12. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 636.) Copyj.
[N. XII., 81.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the Parliament of England.
1644, July 16. Edinburgh. — Receipt for 30,000/. paid on account of
arrears due to the Scotch array in Ireland. Signed '• Alexandei
Gibson." [N. XIV., 6.]
Ordinajsxe.
1644, July 19. — For regulating the proceedings of the Committee of
both Kingdoms. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 641.) [N. XTX., 74.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1644, July 22. — Paper on behalf of the Earl of Roxburgh stating
that he had taken the Covenant within the prescribed time, and is very
useful to the common cause, and therefore insisting that all his goods
and those of his deceased lady, which had been seized by order of the
Parliament, should be delivered to such persons as he shall appoint, who
shall be no further troubled in the peaceable possession thereof. Signed
*' Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 75.]
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SiE Adam Hepburne and Thomas Hatcher to the Committee
OF BOTH Kingdoms.
[1644, July 25.] — Representing the condition of the Scotch army in
the North, and their wants and necessities due to payments not having
been made according to the treaty, and desiring that the same be
represented to the Parliament, that they may find out effectual means
for raising considerable sums of money, whereby that army may be
enabled to prosecute the service while the summer lasts, they at present
having neither money, clothes, nor means to subsist. (See Commons'
Journals, iii. 572.) Copy. [N. XIX., 7G.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1644, August 1. — Paper referring to the paper of July 2oth, and, as
the House of Commons has passed some votes for supplying the Scotch
army with money and clothes, desiring that the House be put in mind
of the growing extremities they are in, that some speedy and effectual
course may be taken for providing what has been voted. Signed
" Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 77.]
Sir William Armtne, Richard Barwis, and Robert Fenwick
to William Lenthall.
1644, August 1. Sunderland. — Some gentlemen of the Scotch
Committee, Sir William Armyne, and Mr. Barwis, by Lord Calander's
desire repaired to Leeds to General Lesley for the aftairs of Xorthumber-
land, Durham, and Newcastle. On our return we heard that Hartlepool
and the Castle of Stockton had surrendered to Lord Calauder, and found
Major Douglas, son of the sheriff of Tividall, appointed Governor of
the former with six companies of foot, and that a Captain with six score
men had been sent to Stockton. " Lord Calander himself with all his
forces marched towards Newcastle, and with a strong party of commanded
men possessed themselves of Gateshead, and have made some works to
stop up the passage of the bridge, and my Lord himself lies with the rest
of his men on the top of the hill, not far from them . . . If no forces
from Prince Rupert, Goring, Montrose and his crew, who are endea-
Touring to raise men in Cumberland and Westmoreland do not interrupt
us (a/c), we are in good hopes to give a good account of the town of New-
castle. We have written formerly to know the ])leasure of the House,
how we shall demean ourselves to my Lord Calender and his army. We
are daily called upon for many things, and hitherto we have endeavoured
to accommodate him with all things in our power or what the country
may afford for the use of his army, which we conceive will not be
unacceptable service to you, and tl)erefore till we know your further
pleasure we shall continue;." We enclose a letter from the President
of the Parliament of Scotland, dated July 17th, and for the present are
unable to satisfy the desires therein contained. We have also received
a letter from some of the Scotch Lords concerning 5 pieces of cloth taken
by the small catch, sent out of Sunderland by our direction, called the
Robert of London. We desire that satisfaction may be given, and that
they may be compelled to give us an exact account of all they have
taken. Signed. Seal. [N. HI., 124.]
M. DE Sabran to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1644, August 4-14. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 657.) Signed.
N. XVII., 3.]
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The Same to William Lentiiall.
Same date. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, witli the last.) [N.
XVII., 4.]
George [Lord] Digbye to General George Goring.
[1644], Aup;n8t 5. Liskeard. — Am very glad to hear you came last
uight to Exeter. I enclose a -warrant to the Commander at Oke-
hampton to convoy you to Launceston, whence to us here there is no
danger . . . " It is most necessary you should be with us to-morrow
night, for wc shall draw to-morrow out of this town toward the enemy
and probably we may fight the next day." Seal. [N. III., 23.]
Sir William Armtne, Richard Barwis, and Robert Fenwick
to Willia:^! Lenthall.
1644, August 5. Duresme (Durham). — Had convened a meeting
to-day at Durham of the well affected gentlemen of the Bishopric, at
which were also present some colonels and other officers who received
their commissions from Lord Fairfax. (The purport of most of what
follows is given in Commons^ Journals^ iii. 593, and in addition the
meeting desired that a High Sheriff and some Justices of the Peace
should be appointed for the County Palatine). Signed. Seal.
[N. HI., 125.]
The Earl of Essex to the Speakers of both Houses.
1644, August 8. Listithiel. — (Printed in Lords' Journals^ vi. 670.)
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 126.]
The Committee [at York] and the Commissioners of both
Houses.
1644, August «. — Order that all the lead found in the city at its
surrender, which had been brought thither by the Earl of ^Newcastle,
should be sold, compensation being afterwards made to such of the
owners thereof as were well affected and proved their title within six
months. [N. XIV., 5.]
Colonel Francis Thompson to the House of Commons.
[1644, before August 10th.] — Petition stating his services, his
wounds received at Eilgchill, and his disbursements for his regiment
and praying for payment. {See Lords' Journals, \i. 666; Commons'
Jourtials, iii. 587.) Signed. [N. XXIL, 138.]
Colonel John Bingham, Colonel John Fitz-James, Major William
Sydenham, and four others, to William Lenthall.
[1644, August 10. Dorchester.] — Praising the services of Sir
Anthony Ashley Cooper and desiring that he may be added to their
number. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 589.) Signed. Seal. [N.
III., 127.]
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[The Eabl of Warwick] to the Speaker of the House
OF Peers.
1644, August 10. Plymouth Sound. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 671, where " Behere" is a misprint for " Behre.") [N. III., 129. J
The Earl of Essex to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1644, August 10. Listithiel.— *S'/^?tc(/. [N. III., 128.] Enclosed :
i. Prince Maurice and the Earl of Brainpord to the Earl
of Essex.
1644. August 9. Boconnock. — Signed " Maurice." " Bruinford."
[N. I., 47.]
And
ii. The Earl of Essex to Prince Maurice.
1644, August 10.— Copy. [N. XIL, 82.] (All three are printed
in Lords' Journals, vi. 671, where in the first "day " is omitted
after "every.")
Charles, Duke of Lorraine, to the House of Commons.
1644, August 24. — Complaining of the treatment of his agent,
and desiring redress. (See Lords' Journals, vi. 699.) In French.
Signed. [N. X., 33.]
Articles against Thomas Middleton of Horsham, a member
of the House of Commons and one of the Committee for Sussex.
[1644, before August 26.] — 'Alleging that in the latter end of
December last when the King's forces lately invaded Sussex, and had
taken Arundel town and castle, pretending himself sick, he would not
in any ways show himself against the King's forces, but discouraged
the countrymen that took up arms for the Parliament when the King's
forces were within few miles of Horsham, and that he was in all
probability consenting to the bringing of some of the King's forces to
take Horsham. It is mentioned that on the lltli December some of the
King's forces were seen within four miles of Horsham riding towards
it in the night, and that there was a garrison of the cavaliers at Wiston,
and various statements are made to show Mr. Middleton's disaffection to
the Parliament. (23 articles in all.) (See Commons' Journals, iii. 609.)
[N. XVI., 36.]
George [Lord] Digbte to General George Goring.
1644, August 30. Boconnock. — " Till Sir Richard Cave's return I
shall have nothing to write unto you more than to give you thanks for
the excellent punctual accounts, which you give us here of your con-
dition there, which pray continue. God send your dragooners every
day as good a breakfast as it seems they had yesterday morning."
Addressed " to his quarters at St. Austell." Seal. [N. III., 130.]
Francis Bacon, Sir Thomas Barnardiston and others to
William Lentuall.
1644, September 4. Bury. — Desiring that the difference betwixt
two Clerks of the Peace for the Couuly of Suffolk may be speedily
heard and ended. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 131.]
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Siu Suii-sTON Calmady and others to William Lenthall.
1044, September 7. Plymouth. — Certifying to tho valiaut conduct
of the Plymouth regiment " at the late (lisaster at Foy." Signed.
[N. III., i:52.]
The King to Ply.moutii.
[1614, September 10.] — Summons. (The substance in Ruehwortb^
iii. 2. 712. Copjj. [N. XII., 31.]
Sir Edward Monins, Henuy Oxinden and others to Willtam
Lenthall.
1644, September 13. Knoll. — Supporting the petition of Mr.
Edward Hales, grandchild of Sir Edward Hales, for his release.
Signed. Seal. [N. III., 133.]
Aldei*man John Towse and the other Commissioners of Excise
to Sir Philip Stapilton and Richard Knightley.
1644, September 13. Excise office. — Acknowledging their letter
reminding them of the vote of the House, dated June 21, for the
advance of 1,000^. to the English and Scotch Reformado Officers, and
asking them not to expect that all payments and exigencies of that kind
should centre in the Excise which is unable to bear them. Signed.
Stamp. [N. III., 134.]
The Earl of Essex to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644, September 19. Portsmouth. — Having described the import-
ance of the place, " I find the defect here to be great both by reason of
the decay of the fortifications, the small number of men, and the want
of a magazine of victuals to prevent the danger of a sudden siege. For
the first the works are in very great decay and will cost a \ery consider-
able sum to repair which I hope your Lordships will be a means shall
be provided so that the work may be put in a good forwardness, whilst
my engineers are hereabouts, and brought to such a perfection before
winter come too far on as may prevent the breaches from gro\ving
greater. How the men come to be so few this bearer must satisfy, bat
I find they are not above 400 men, where as indeed I conceive 1,000
are too few, and should be glad they were recruited to a considerable
reo-iment of 1,000 men, whereof the one half may attend my army when
the place is out of danger, and it is very necessary in my opinion that
the town should be constantly furnished with 2,000 quarters of corn
at least in store. Lastly I conceive that both for convoys and bringing
in intelligence from abroad it were very fit there were a good troop of
horse allowed to the garrison, which methinks might well be raised and
paid by the county." (See Commons' Journals, iii. 638.) Signed.
Seal. [N. III., 135.]
Sir John Meldrum to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644, September 19. Montgomery Castle. — Commending the ser-
vices done and the sufferings endured by Lord Herbert of Cherbury.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 636.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 136.]
The Parliament to Lord Inchiquin and others.
[1644, September 20.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 711.)
Draft or Copj/. [N. XII., 23.]
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The Earl of Essex to William Lenthall.
1644, September 26. Portsmouth. — *' Receiving now this fresh in-
telligence from Sir William Waller, and Quarter-Master-General Dalbier,
I desire that those things which were promised this army botli for horse
and foot may be sent, any delay from taking the field being very pre-
judicial at this present. In the mean time I have done what is in my
power and that upon any summons from Sir William Waller 1 shall
join my horse with his to make any impediment to the enemy if they
march this way." (See Cornrnofis^ Journals, iii. G42.) Signed. Seal,
[N. III., 139.] Enclosed:
i. Sir William Waller to the Earl of Essex.
1644, September 24. Shaftesljury.— " His Majesty and his whole
army quartered the last night at Chard, and I make no question
but they will advance speedily. A gentleman that saw them
drawn up speaks confidently they are not above 10,000 Horse
and Fool, and 17 pieces." Seal. [N. III., 137.]
ii. Quarter-Master-General Dalbier to [the Earl of
Essex].
[1644], September 24. Burgett. — " The trumpeter which I sent for
Captain Grenville is returned . . He has left the enemy near
Chard. Their head-quarters was on Monday night at Chard.
They esteem themselves 10,000 men, horse and foot; they have
20 pieces of ordnance, but he says they have very few carriages
or wagons. He could see not above twelve. He says that they
give out to besiege Lyme, and yet they have sent 300 men to
plunder Axmiiister, which makes me believe the contrary. The
country people say they intend to niarch over Black Down,
which is unlikely, unless they intend to pass at Minebead the
sea and go to Wales. Sir William Waller has had a trumpet
there too, who is marched through all their army . . . Your
Excellency should make all the haste possible to get your foot
armed that you may take a convenient post before the enemy be
too near. The most part of our officers are absent, things will
not be carried as it should. Postscript. — If they march over Black
Down, it is their best way either to Taimton or Biidgwater.
That they have so few carriages makes me consider that they
are for no enterprise, rather for a great journey. I pray your
Excellency will be pleased to let me know what is become of
Prince Robert's forces, likewise where my Lord ISIanchester is.
If the King takes the way of Bridgwater then he is for Bristol
or for Oxford." [N. III., 138.]
List of Gunner's Stores delivered out of the Leopard for the
use of the Array in Pembrokeshire.
[1644], October ^.— Signed " Richard Swanley." [N. XIV., 12.]
SiK William Armyne, Richard Babwis, and Robert Fenwick
to William Lenthall.
1644, October 8. Penrith. — *' We hare endeavoured all we can for
the present to settle all the people in Cumberland and Westmoreland in
their obedience to the King and Parliament, and humbly offer to the
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consideration of the House the settling of the mihtia there, and the
appointing of Sheriffs, . . and that Justices of the Peace may be
jil)p<)intt;d for l)oth counties. Carlisle continues still obstinate, hnt
lln'y have been of late kept in that the country hath received little
damage by them. Only the charge is very great to maintain such
forces, as must of necessity be about Carlisle for the ke('j)ing them in
on all sides. Sir Philip Musgravc, Sir Henry Fletcher, Sir William
Dalston, Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh, and divers
others remain still in Carlisle though they have been fairly invited forth
by us. We have endeavoured by all the ways and means in our instruc-
tions and according to the Ordinances of Parliament to raise what
money these parts will afford for the pay of the forces now there. Four
reeiments of horse arc marching out of the country and two . . are
left behind to join with the forces in the country to Idock up Carlisle,
and preserve themselves from any ordinary party that might suddenly
fall upon them. The Covenant is well embraced in these parts, and we
hope shortly to give you a good account of it. The Mayor and Alder-
men of Kendal have been twice with us, and seem very cordial for the
Parliament and are raising some forces for their own " and the country's
"defence. Sir Edward Musgrave, — who calls himself Sheriff of the
County of Cumberland — keeps in Scaleby Castle, a house of his own not
far from Carlisle, and will not come out. Sir Richard Graham, his
father-in-law, is in Carlisle. The General-Major David Lesley hath
taken Thirlwell Castle in the edge of Cumberland, but Naworth Castle
and Milium Castle, both in the said County, hold out still against us.
Sir John Lowther, Sir Patritius Curwen, Sir Richard Sanford, and
Sir Thomas Sanford and divers others of the prime gentlemen of both
Counties have taken the Covenant and submitted to the Ordinance of
ParUament. We forbear to trouble with the relation of beating the
enemy from Penrith, and chasing them to Carlisle, which was done at
the first coming in of the Scottish forces. . , We find a gi'eat want
of good ministers in these parts, as in the rest of the Northern parts,
which, if not supplied, there is little hope of bringing the people out of
that ignorance they have so long dwelt in. We send the names of
several gentlemen . . that we thought fit to be Justices of the Peace
. . and out of them High Sheriffs for each county may be appointed,"
namely : —
In Cumberland —
Sir Wilfrid Lawson, ^^ ^j^^-^^^
William Lawson, Lsq. j
William Briscoe, counsellor at law, of Crofton.
Thomas Cholmely, of Little Salkeild.
Mr. Thomas Lamplugh, fit to be High Sheriff.
Mr. John Barwis.
Mr. William Orfuer.
Mr. John Skelton.
In Westmoreland —
Sir John Lowther, Bart.
Sir Richard Sandford, Knight.
Colonel Edward Brigges, Esq., fit to be High Sheriff".
Mr. Richard Branthwate, Esq.
Jervis Benson, Mayor of Kendal.
Gowen Brathwaite, Esq.
Colonel James Bellingham, son to Sir Henry Bellingham.
Mr. John Dalston.
Mr. Christopher Dudley.
(See Commons^ Journals, iii. 678.) Signed. [N. III., 140.]
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Thomas Trapham, Chirurgeou to Serjeant-Major- General Skippon,
to the House of Commons.
[1644, October 10.] — Petition, stating that for , his affection to the
cause he had lost his estate at Abingdon, and had served under the
Lord General, first in Colonel Hampden's regiment, and since it was
reduced he hath yielded his best services " to the said Major-General
and all the wounded soldiers in this last service in the West, and praj-
ing for payment of his arrears." (See Commons' Journals, iii. G58.)
[N. XXIL, 135.]
Sir Henry Holcrob^t, Sir William Masiiam, and others to
William Lenthall.
1644, October 10. Chelmsford. — "It appears by thfe inclosed, that
by an order of the House some necessary works were raised by Sir
Harbottle Griuiston's care for the defence of Harwich and six gunners
and twelve warders were appointed to attend the same by day and
night their pay amounting to 'M. 3s. per week. The town is very poor
and not able to bear the charges, and therefore they humbly desire
that Parliament will assign the Excise of their own town for defraying "
it, which request we support. Signed. [N. Ill,, 141.] Enclosed:
1644, August 24. Harwich.— '« The report of Sir Harbottle
Grimston concerning the town of Harwich, hoAv and by what
order the works there were made, and the eighteen men there
in garrison paid." This is signed by John Hunter the captain
of the town. [N. III., 142.]
The Information of Frederick Faber and William Jones, Com-
missioners for the Excise in Durham.
1644, October 11. — Stating that Major Kickarton had caused the
door to be broken open where was some tobacco they had seized, and
the same to be carried awaj in contempt of the ordinances of Par-
liament, and in defiance of the Commissioners, though they showed him
a copy of the Lord General's warrant, which he refused to obey.
(Printed in Grey, iii.. Appendix, No. 18, p. 26.) [N. XIX., 78.]
The Yorkshire Committee appointed by the order of August 22nd.
1644, October 11. — Report that 7,000/. per month was as much as
could be raised for the land rate on the county and city of York, and
town of Kingston-upon-Hull, 1,000/. each upon Durham, Northumber-
land and the town of Newcastle, and Cumberland, 600/. on Westmore-
land, and 1,753/. Qs. Hd. on the county and town of Nottingham, that
all the revenue from assessments, sequestrations, excise, King's and
Queen's revenues in these Northern Counties would be short by
25,000/. per month of the 31,000/. to be paid to the Scotch army and
25,000/. to the forces to be raised under Sir Thomas Fairfax and
suggesting that the compositions with Delinquents throughout England
be applied tp make up the deficiency. (See Commons' Journalsy
iii. 669.) [N. XIV., 7.]
Propositions to the King.
1644, October 14. — (Draft of those printed in Commons' Journals,
iii. 662.) [N. XIV., 8.]
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Okdinance.
1(544, Octohor 11. — Por raising monoy for nnns for General Crom-
vfvWs Regiment. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 24.) [N. XIV.,
9.]
The Eaul of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1G44, October 14. Holborn. — Enelo.sing tlie pubscripticn of divers
commanders, officers, and persons at Duncannon in Ireland to the
National Covenant, and also a letter from the Governor and a par-
ticular of their wants, and hoping the House will give them encourage-
ment and supplies, " that the soldiers pretending to be provided for the
service of the King of Spain, as by another of the enclosed appears,
may be the better kept in and so more disabled from any prejudicial
acting against the Parliament." Signed. [N. III., 143.]
The Sixth Qualification of the Fourteenth Proposition.
1G44, October 14. — As altered. (Printed in Lords' Jonr?}als, vii,
56 as the fifth. The alterations consist in adding " Common or Civil "
after " Law " throughout, inserting " Doctors, Advocates, and Proctors,"
and adding the paragraph about bishops and clergy.) [N. IX., 2a.]
Propositions, Order of Reference to Mr. Reynolds and others,
and Order of Reference concerning the Propositions desired
by the City.
1644, October 15. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, iii. 668, 669.)
[N. XIV., 42.]
Articles against Sir William Darcy and his answer.
1644, October 16.— [N. XIV., 10.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644, October 16. (Misdated July.) — Report desiring that the
ordinance of June 15th maybe continued, reporting papers from the
Scotch Commissioners, and desiring that the Commissioners of Excise
may hasten the payment of 500/. to the Wagon-Master-General. (See
fom})>07is' Journals, iii. 668, and State L*apcrs, Domestic, p. 48.) [N.
XIV., 4.]
The charge against Sir John Conters and his answer.
1644, October 22.— [M. XIV., 11.]
Colonel Martin Pyndar and Thomas Herbert to William
Lenthall.
1644, October 24. Reading. — *' Upon Thursday last my Lord Generall
advanct to Southwick — Colonel Norton's house — wher drawing all his
late divided regiments into one body, notwithstanding that the weather
grew stormy and for three dayes and nights rayue fell incessantly, our
loot marcht with extraordinary diligence and cheerfulnes — through
deep wayes and entertaynd in late and penurious quarters — to the generall
roudezvouz att Basingstoke, the joy to joyne with that gallant army
counterpoising their wants and nothing more overcomming the diflBcul-
tyes of the march than hopes to fight with their Cornish enemyes whose
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barbarisme will never be pardond till some proporcionable reqiiitall.
Next day the three arniyes drew up and we are confident there never
was in England a gallanter army either respecting the being well armd
or courage of the men, who were overjoyed to liear the enemy was
drawing towardes them. All next day wee spent in expectacion but the
king wheeld about toward Newberry, so as we could notgett him iiigaged.
Howbeit our horse beat up their quarters and tooke above one hundred
horse and foot prisners. Wee are now at Reading.
Touching the necessities of our owne army, give us leave to represent
some things to your consideracion. The army most parte of this march
from Portsmouth has suffred in want of provision, partly through the
indigency of the country through which wee past and partly through
want of commissaries whose contynued absence is of extraordinary
prejudice it being an imployment both of care and paynes ; and tho a
deputy may endeavor, yet wanting the reputacion the worke fayles much
in the piactize. Wherfore wee beseech you to take some course both
to expedit the commissaries of provisions — both which are and have long
been absent — to attend their charge, and if the house seam pleasd, to
hasten some bisquitt and cheese hither, the passage being safe, the way
not bad, and the souldycr therby would be exceedingly cheered. The
commissarves of the musters, both of horse and foote, are likewise at
London. 'Tis fitt no money be issued out witliout muster. Wee are
constrayned to complayne, for the servyce suffers much by their absence.
The residence of an advocate would be advantageous to us here, for
some exorbitances fall out now and then, which require a councell of
warr, but by want of a judge advocate passe uninquird and unpunished.
To supply the Avants of our trayne and in order to the ordinance of
parliament, the Isle of Wight voluntarily proffered fifty horse to my
Lord Generall and accordingly this day he sent thitherto quicken them,
both to take an occasyon of retorning thanckes, and better providing
for the teams who in these parts are so hardly to be gott, that of a
dozen warrants for teems, not above one or two come in tho never so
strictly commanded. The new trayne of artillery adds much to the
contentacyon of our army. Wee are told ten or twelve more are designd
which wee conceave may better be spared till Spring, the season afford-
ing little use, and the state if sent necessarily putt to excessive chardges.
Wee have no addicion, save that my Lord Generall has byn ill of late
by an excessive flux and vomiting, but is better at this tA-me." (See
Commons' Journals, iii. 676.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 144.]
The House of Commons to the Committees of the Counties appointed
to contribute to the maintenance of the garrison of Newport
Pagnell.
1644, October 28. — Desiring them to send in their proportion of men
and arrears of money. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 679.) Draft.
[N. XII., 84.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Committee of uotii Kingdoms.
1644, October 28. — (The purport appears from Commons' Journals,
iii. 681.) Signed "John Cheislie." Orif/inal and Copy. [X. XIV.,
13.]
Sir John Hotham to the House or Commons.
[1644, October 28.] — Petition. After referring to his serrices,
stating that " he received his commission from the House in these words
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nnncxcd to tho petition, and had from you no othor law, direction, or
riilo to Hciu.'irc liis actions by but this purticular coininission. That he
never received from this house; or any other any sigiiirutation or com-
mands concerning Martial Law nor was it ever pul)li.-^licd in his gan-ison
or the Association of Yorkshire, Durham Ac,, and that your ])eiitioner
finding soino unruliness in his garrison did by a letter to you solicit you
to sentl him some commands concerning Martial Law, but was by you
denied it by an order in these words ' That such persons under Sir John
Hotham as shall offend against any law shall be punished by law, Imt
for such as offend against the safety of the town and peace of the Army
as mutinies and such like them he shall commit to prison till upon
information to this House further course may be taken.'
That the Ordinance of Martial Law whereby he received his sum-
mons and the instructions thereof are a law made 14 months after his
pretended crime Avas committed, and therefore h)imbly conceives, it
cannot be extended to the trial of it.
That he had his commission and instructions only from you, by you
he was trusted and conceives himself bound solely to answer it to you,
that he returned all his addresses to you, and was always your imme-
diate agent, therefore craves leave not to submit, nor to be put upon
any trial, but immediate by you, that to you and to your judgments he
submits his estate life and honour, he confesses many errors, and lays
himself down at the feet of your justice, and anything else that can be
against him, he will willingly embrace a trial by any law extant or
known to him, when they were committed, for where no law is, there is
no transgression.
All this he humbly presents to your just thoughts, with a full and true
relation of his whole government of Hull, which he craves it as a favour
from you that you would grant, which he doubts not but you will grant
him considering that he has laid now 15 months prisoner in silence and
has not interrupted your business with the least Avord of petition for his
private advantage." (See Commons' Journals, iii. 679.) Holograph.
[N. XXII., 137.]
The Earl of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1644, October 29. Holborn. — After my several representations of
the necessitous condition of the Navy during my absence at sea I hoped
the House would have found time and means for the consideration and
supply thereof. But on my return I found it in the same state, and
therefore thought it my duty again to remind you of my representations
in my letters of July 1st, and August 12th concerning the defective
stores and materials. Without a epeedy supply the Winter Guard
cannot be completed nor a fleet set forth next summer. I have caused
an estimate — not including the gunner's stores — of. all the stores and
materials necessary for setting forth the Winter Guard and the next
summer fleet to be made, amounting to 15,078/. Great inconvenience
arises from want of timely provision of money, which causes not only
ships after coming in to lie at the State's charge in the river amounting
lately to above 100/. a day, but also a long interval between the coming
in of the summer fleet and the going out of the Winter Guard, and
hence the guard of the sea is neglected, the enemy's ports opened, trade
endangered, and the convoy of some of our own ships transferred to the
Hollanders. Besides sellers are discouraged from giving provisions of
proper quality by the non-performance of their contracts. The debts
of the Navy, so far from being discharged, daily increase, and by the
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clamour attending them the officers of the Navy are disabled from doing
their duty without distraction, which is the more considerable, because
the Customs, whereby the expenses of the Navy are to be principally
supported, have been anticipated, and hence great sums have to be
borrowed, and a great charge for interest incurred. By not passing an
Ordinance for the Commissioners of the Navy to act under me, they
are discouraged from further acting and resolved to desist from the
same as by the inclosed will appear, so that the business of the Navy
will receive obstruction unless some sudden course be taken. I desire
you to represent all this to the House. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 146.]
Enclosed :
RoBBRT Tweedy and the other Commissioners of the Navy to
the Eakl of Warwick.
i. 1644, October 24. — (The purport sufficiently appears from the
previous letter.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 145.]
And
ii. The said Estimate. [N. XIV., 232.]
Sir Thomas Mtddelton to William Lenthall.
1644, October 30. Redd Castle. — "Having intelligence of the
enemye's intention to raise newe forces in Wales, and of theire dailie
pressings of men, and howe they intended to fortefie Kuthyn, and so
make it a garrison towne — it beinge a place of great ymportance — I
resolved to interrupt theire proceedinges the best I could and thereuppon
drewe out a small partye both of horse and foote and marched to
Ruthyn, it beinge three dayes march from Redd Castle, and extreame
wette weather. Att three dayes ende wee came thither, and founde
Collonell Trevor and Collonell Trafford with about four hundred horse
and foote whoe withstoode our entrance into the towne but after some
exchainge of shotte wee beate in uppon them, and beate them out of
the towne. The enemyes foote ran into the castle, and theire horse
towards Denbigh. Wee lost never a man att that tyme. Wee killed
one of theirs, tooke a cornett, a doctour, and a quartermaster, with
some twenty troops. I hope wee have scattered them, and distracted
them soe that they will not easelye rayse men agayne. The enemye
intends to raise great forces in these parts against the Prince's comynge
which they expecte daylye, with ten thousand armes and five hundred
barrells of powder. The cuntrye comes in reasonablye well in IMount-
gomerieshire where I am, but wee wante armes exceediiiglye and are
like soe to doe, if our armes that wee provided and sent downc, both
by sea and land shalbee taken from us, as they are, and sxqq lefte
destitute and naked now in tyme of neede. Att my last cominge
downe I sente by sea to bee landed att Liverpoole a parcel! of armes
— as by the particulars enclosed you may perceave — but arc all taken
from mee by one Captayne Tatum, without warrant as I conccave, and
if our armes shalbee taken away att every man's pleasure that are to
come to furnish these remote partes, it is but follye for any man to
attempte the reducinge of them. I brought one thousand armes to
Namptwich and att the laist seige they were all taken awaye, and
twenty-eight barrells of powder and 1 can neither gett my armes
agayne, nor any satisfacion for them. 1 humbly desire that Captayn
Tatum and Sir William Brereton and the Cheshire conmiittee may bee
ordered either to returne mee soe manye and soe good as they had of
myne, or satisfacion for them, or that the honorable howse wilbee
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nlfiiscd to furnishft inco witli fifteen hundred muHkettes as ninny swords
belts, snapsiicks, and hundalyers, with fil'tyo harrells of powder, fcijrht
of shdtte, and one hundnul and fifty bundells of inatche, all which they
tooke away of niyne, else I shall not lice able to proceede in the wurke
I have begunne, nor to doe yow any more service in these partes. For
oxcepte wee maye have arnKjs, wee can doe nothin^'e ; ami seinge I
have entrenched uppon your patience thus farre give mee leave, I
beseech yow, fuUye to disgorge myselfc. I have ofFen j)ressed yow by
my letters for releefc, both of men, armes, and moneys, but such hath
byn my unhappines, that I have not receaved any satisfaction in any
one of them. Nay, when motions have byn
My LadjeCambells 10,000: ^^^j^ ^^^ ^.^j^^^ ^^^^^ ^,^^ ^^^^^.^^^ graunte.l
which nowe lyes dead. •, . .1 i i 1 , x
yet it hath byn crossed, and stopped. 1
assure rayselfe the wisdome of the howse had sufficiente grounde for
what they did, but the commonwealth and myselfe suffer in the meane
tyme. It is nowe six monethes sithence I came downe. I had 1,000/.
of the howse att my cominge awaie, and sithence that tyme never a
pennye. What I had before my cominge awaye was laid out att
London, as will appeare by the accomptes when yow please to call for
them. I have loste more then the one halfe of my men for wante of
moneye though I have stretched ray credditte to borrowe all the
moneye I could gette to paie the souldiers. I am much troubled that
yow have noe lietter thoughts of these partes. Sure I am that from
these partes the kinge first raised his powerfull armye, and Prince
Ruperte a second, and a third, and if care bee not spedelye taken to
prevente, they will raise another armye as great as any of the former.
I am disabled to prevente it, for I have neither men to spare, nor
money to paye those that I have, nor armes to arme those that are
willinge to come in unto mee." I request therefore leave to lay down
my Commission and that some one else be appointed in my stead.
Enclosed is a list of the armes and ammunition on board the Marma-
dnke and the Cretian and taken by Captain Tattam. Postscript. —
Asking that 3,100/. a legacy of Lady Campden's for buying impro-
priations might be granted him as ready money to supply his occasions.
Signed. [N, IV., 150.]
General GeorCxE Goring to Major-General Porter.
Q1644], October 31. Oxford. — Concerning his exchange with Major
Carre who is too ill to journey to London. (See Commons' Journals,
iii. 709; 711.) Copy. [N. XII., 83.]
Sir John Boys to Sir William Waller.
1644, November 2. Donnington Castle. — I have released Captain
Mastertou in accordance with your request, and desire Captain Bennett
in exchange, or, if he be dead, Lieutenant Kylborne. [N. III., 147.]
Pri>'CE Rupert to ^lajor-Gcncral Porter.
1644, Xoveuiber 4. Oxford. — Promising to exchange for him witli
Sir William Waller, Major Carr and Captain Maisterton. Siffri
Manual. [N. I., 41.]
The First Proposition and the Fifth Qualification of the Fif-
teenth Proposition.
1644, November 8. — (Identical with those printed in Lords' Journah
of that date, vii. 54, 56. as the First Proposition and the fifth qualifi-
cation of the Fourteenth Proposition.) Copies. [N. XXI., 128.]
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The Earl of Manchester and others to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1644, November 11. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 62.) [N.
III., 148.]
William Lenthall to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
1644, November 12. — Thanking him in the name of the House for
his services. (See Commons' Journals, iii. G91.) Draft. [N. XII.,
85a.]
The Parliament lo several Counties.
1644, November [13.] — Circular to quicken the payment of arrears
of assessment. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 63.) Draft. On the
same piece of paper is a copy of another letter to the same effect. [N.
XII., 86.]
F. Seymour, Sir E. Fortescue, and 42 others to
1644, November 14. Exeter. — The sad condition of this County moves
us of this Couuty now assembled at our general meeting at Exeter to
move you that the unhappy differences that are now and have been for too
long a time between us may be happily composed. The reunion of you
to us will so much advance your own and our peace that thereby exceed-
ing great commerce and profit in these distracted times will redound
unto us both. Tli.it and the sense of the miseries that Ijefail you and
us by this unnatural difference hath occasioned us thus to invite you to a
treaty for peace, and that there may be some commissioners appofnted
of each side to endeavour a happy accommodation between us. (Pro-
bably referred in Lord Eobertes* letter of the 16th.) Signed. [N.
III., 149.]
The Ambassadors of the States-General to the Speaker of the
House of Commons and the same to the Speaker of the
House of Lords.
1644, November 15. — Duplicates, asking exemption from Excise on
Provisions; the first with the order of the Hou.se thei'eon. (The letter
is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 65, the order in Commons' Journals,
iii. 723.) [N. XYIIL, 98, 99.)
Prince Rupert to [the Earl of Essex].
1644, November [1] 6. Malingborough. — Sending two safe conducts
from the King with a view to his receiving Propositions for Peace.
Copy. Enclosed is a copy of the safe conduct. (Both priuted iu
Lords' Journals, vii. 6S.) [N. XII., 85.]
The Earl of Essex to Prince Rupert.
1644, November 16. — Concerning the exchange of Major-Gcneral
Porter for Major Carre and Captain Maistertou. Coj)i/. fN XII
88.]
Lord Robertes to William Lenthall.
1644, November 16. Plymouth. — Had long since represented what
might be done here were a sufficient force sent to take the field. As they
were otherwi!«e employed, I conceived I might have been spared here
U 61G.30. V
1!)4
"Imd I not received some iulvertisements of tlie ciictny's pnictice iipoa
I Ills pliice as much by fniud as force, iigaiiist both \vhieli 1 was most
willitif^ to oppose my uttermost. Of the latter tliis day produced some-
what, whicli 1 herewith send whereby you soe tlie enemy leaves nothing
uuattempted. Of the former I hope care will be tjiken to prosecute
the victory . . else the splinters of a liroken army may wound our
sides." I desire the ammunition I asked for should be sent with all
speed, and also that money be supplied for the j^arrison. " Had not a
ship of fish and some lyncloth been taken, whic-h for the instant
necessity of this garrison we Avere forced to sell, i do not know how
dangerous our condition had been. Here is now but one ship belong-
ing to the state. I conceive that very good service might Ije done . .
Averc there 6 or 8 small ships such as the Providence here, the enemy
making use of this season for his supplies." Signed. Seal. [N. III.^
150.]
The DiRECTOKT FOR Public Worship.
1641, November 21. — (This is the identical paper presented by Dr.
Burges (See Commo7is' Journals, iii. 701) us "The humble Advice of
the Assembly of Divines concerning a Directory for the Public Worship
of God in the three Kingdoms." These words have been struck out
and " A Directory for the Public Worship of God in the three King-
doms" substituted. Against each clause is written R. for Resolved.
It is signed by William Twisse, Prolocutor, Cornelius Burgos and
John White, Assessors, and Henry Robrough and Adoniram Byfield^
Scribfe.
The only noteworthy changes made by the House of Commons are,
in the direction for the Administration of Baptism the addition of the last
line to the Exhortation to the Parent and the omission of the next clause
Avhich was as follows : " It is recommended to the Parent or Christian
friend to make a profession of his Faith, by answering to these or the
like questions, * Dost thou believe in God, the Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost? Dost thou hold thyself bound to observe all that Christ hath
commanded thee, and wilt thou endeavour so to do ? Dost thou desire
to have this child baptized into the Faith and Profession of Jesus
Christ ? ' " and in the direction for the celebration of the Communion
or Sacrament of the Lord's Supper the omission of the following chaise :
" None are to be admitted thereunto but such as being baptised are
found upon careful examination by the Minister, before the other
Church Officers, to have a competent measure of knowledge and ability
to examine themselves, and do profess their willingness to submit them-
selves to all the ordinances of Christ, and are of approved conversation
according to the rules of Christ. The ignorant, the scandalous, the
obstinate are not to be admitted ; nor those of another congregation,
except fhey have sufficient testimony, or be very well known.") (See
Coinmons' Jonrna/s, iii. 710.) The Preface is Avrongly put with N.
XXII., 5 ; N. XXII., 51 is another copy of the Preface. [N. XXII..
6.]
The Earl of Lauderdale to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1644, November 22. Edinburgh. — Requesting that the plate and
goods of the Earl of Roxburgh, seized at St. James', might be restored
to him. (See Commons' Journals, iv, 1.) [N. HI., 151.]
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Edmond Jordan, Sheriff, and others, the Committee for Sequestra-
tions for Surrey, to William Lentuall.
1644, November 23. Kingston. — Concerning Captain Withers and
Mr. Andievves' cause. The former had been given possession of the
latter's estate to repay his losses from the King's forces, which he put
at 2,000/., whereas Mr. Andrews hatli made it appear to us that his losses
are not above a quarter of that simi, and that he has already been
recouped out of the profits received by him. Signed. Seal, [N.
III., 152.]
Sir John Wittewronge, Sir John Garrard, and others to
William Lenthall.
1644, November 30. St. Albans.— The letter of the House dated
October 28th represents there hath been a great negligence on our pait
for the supply of Newport Garrison. We are very sorry we should be
so misunderstood in declaring the pressures of our County as that in
desiring relief we should be rendered neglectful of our duty. Since
receipt of your letter we have sent to Newport 500/., which we
borrowed, and appointed two of our Committee to go with it, and take
an account out of the Treasurer's books there what we have paid and
what other the Associated Counties have paid. We find we have paid
for that garrison more than all the Association as appears by the
inclosed account. Our humble suit to the House is that our County
may be relieved of its insupportable burdens, which are as follows : —
First, the County hath been set at above half in many ordinances with
Essex Avhcn they ouglit not to have been above one third, and yet they
have conformed in''all obedience to pay their rates ; Secondly, the great
weekly disproportion of the ordinance for the Earl of Manchester for
the maintaining of the associated forces, which amounteth in this
County to 112/. 10^. weekly above their just proportion with Essex,
which hath been continued now near 12 months, v/hich in the whole
year amounteth to 5,400/. ; Thirdly, the great and insupportable
burthen of the free quarter during his Excellency's army the last
winter on them, amounting in only two Hundreds to 10,760/. — tlie other
three not being yet cast up, — besides the great damage that befell them
during that quarter ; Fourthly, the heavy burthen to the County in the
passing and repassing of the Parliament's forces for the most part on free
quarter. Besides all this the County hath sent out upon the commands
of the Committee of Both Kingdoms their own domesticall forces, which
have cost them over 9,000/., besides the great hindrance that hath
accrued to them by the miss of their men. Many more are the
pressures, which we forbear to mention. We therefore humbly pray
that the County may be relieved in their former disproportions, and
freed from that disproportion that is and hath continued on tliem in the
Earl of Manchester's Ordinance, and specially that tliat great and
grievous charge of the quartering of the army may be speedily repaid,
and other the Associated Counties may be brought up to equalize them
in Newport. Garrison. The County is no way able to beare sucli charge
as they now are under, it having cost them 3,800/. a month the la«t
year, besides the free quarter, the excise, the fifth and twentieth part.
Postscript. — We desire that the Committee or any two of them may be
given power to make distress on all persons who disobey their warrants in
paying the levies laid on them for the use of the armies as they pass
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nnd ropnss, for the charge of our imprest HoMicrs, and for siicli like
services, as are of necessity to be (hjue npon any emergency. Signed.
Annexed is the following account : —
/*. s. d.
Nov*MiiJ>cr 2''", 1G43 deceived out of Hertfordshire 2m (X) 00
20" Keceived out of Hfrtfordsliire 200 (K) (X)
January 27" Received out of Ilcrtfordsliire 300 00 (XJ
March 26''', 1644 Received from Canibridg<! 300 00 (XJ
August 2^° Received of N<)rfoli< 2o() (MJ (X)
Received of Suffolk 250 00 (X)
Essex 250 (X) 00
Received of Huntingdon 090 (H) 00
Received of Cambridge 112 (X) 00
Nov*!mber 8° Received of Hertfordshire 500 00 (X)
This account we received from the Treasurer of Newport, written
with his own hand. Teste William Love, William Dany.
So it appeareth Hertfordshire have paid more than either Essex,
Norfolk, or Suffolk by 0950 00 00
Besides we paid Colonel AylofFe out of the treasury at Hertford,
while he lay at Newport with his forces to help keep that garrison : —
4 January 1643 0117 18 11
29 January 0145 14 10
22 February 0040 00 GO
And more we sent to Cambridge to pay"l
Colonel Ayloflfe's forces while he lay at I r>qrvrv rw^ rw^
Newport of the money raised upon New- 7
port Ordinance J
2153 13 9
So it appeareth that though any of those counties be valued at three
times as much as Hertford in magnitude yet taxed but equal to us, they
of that tax imposed are short of us. [N. III., 153.]
The E.VRL OF Essex to W^illiam Lenthall.
1644, November 30. — Concerning the exchange of Major-General
Porter and Major Carre. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 658, 709, 711.)
Signed. [N. IH., 154.]
M. DE Sabran to William Lenthall.
1G44, December 2. — (Identical, mutatis fnittandis, with his letter to
the Speaker of the House of Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 79.) [N. XVIL, 5.]
The humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines.
1644, December 4. — Concerning the Solemnization of Marriage.
(See Commons' Journals, iii. 715.) Signed as their paper of Novem
ber 21st. [N. XXIL, 7.] N, XXII., 49 is another copy, being the
draft passed by the Assembly, showing the alterations they made.
The Committee of both Kingdoms in reply to the propositions of
the Scotch Commissioners.
1644, December 7. — Touching the ascertaining of the payment of
their armies and also concerning the pay and establishment of Lord
Fairfax's army. (Some of these proposals were adopted by the House
of Commons, and are printed in Commons' Journals, iii. 717. 723.
iv. 10.) [N. XIX., 80.]
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The Ambassadors of the States-General to the Parliament.
1644, December 12. — (Priated in Lords' Journals, vii. 99.) Iq
French. Sigtied. [N. XIII., 97.]
The humble advice of the Assembly of Divines.
1644, December 13. — Concerning the Burial of the Dead. Signed b.9
their papers of Xovember 21st and December 4th. [N. XXIT., 9.]
[Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper] to the Earl of Essex.
1644, December 15. Orchard. — " The last night we brought all our
carriage.s safe to Taunton with our horse. We find the Castle in no
great want of victual only of powder and salt. The town began to be
in great distres.-;, and it is almost a miracle to us that they should adven-
ture to keep the town, tlieir works being for the most part but pales
and hedges and no line about the town. The enemy endeavoured
twice to force it, but were repulsed, and since they have only kept
them in by a quartering round about the town at a mile or two distance.
Notwithstanding the townsmen made daily sallies and got iu store of
victuals without which it had been impossible for them to maintain
such numbers of unnecessary people. The enemy on Friday last
have quitted their garrisons in Wellington. Wycraft, and Cokum houses.
The two last they have burnt, and, as I now hear, they have quitted
Chideock house, whether it be out of fear or to make a body able to
encounter with us we cannot yet understand, but Sir Lewis Dives
coming up with his horse to the Bridgwater forces argues the latter.
However, we are in a very good condition if they receive no assistance
from the King's army, which we most fear, this county being of so great
import to the enemy that it will be Avorth their engaging tlicir whcle
army which may prove a successful design to them, if we have not
a considerable strength ready on all motions of the enemy to advance
to our assistance." (See Commotis' Journals, iii. 734). Signature torn
off'. Seal. [N. III., 155.]
The humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines.
1644, December 10. — Concerning the Visitation of the Sick. This
shows the Clauses omitted by the House of Commons for which was
substituted the part in the printed copies from "And if the sick person
shall declare any scruple" to "door of hope to eveiy penitent believer."
These omitted clauses are as follows: — "Exhorting him to declare
what burden or trouble 13'^es upon his conscience, what sense he hath
of his sinnes, what scruples, doubts, temptations arc upon him ; and
shall accordingly instruct and releive him. If the minister bee un-
acquainted with his conversation, he shall incjuiic of it, and wh:it com-
munion he hath held with C«od in his publi(pie ordinances, how lice hath
prized the Gospel and the meanes of grace, what care he hath had
of private duties and of keeping a conscience void of oll'eiice towards
God and man, and what evidences or hope.''^ he hath gotten of tlie pardon
of his sinnes, and his peace with God.
If he fnid that he hath not walked as bccometh the (Jospel, he fchall
endeavor to convince him ol his sinnes, of the guilt and desert of them,
the filth and pollution which the soule contracts by them, and of the
curse of the Law, and wrath of God due to them, that hee may bee duely
affected with and Innnbled for them, letting him know the danger of
deferring repentance and of neglecting salvation at any time olfered.
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tliorcbv nwnkeniiig liis conscience nnd ro\VHin<» him out of l»is stii])i(land
.><cciiro coMtlilion to jipprclii'nd the justice and wnith of flod, bt'lf)re
which no man can stand I'ut hco that being lost in himself, layetli hold
upon Christ by faith.
If hee hath end-javorcd to walk in the wayes of holynes and to serve
God in uprightncs.se, although not without many failings and in-
hrmitics, or if his spirit bee broken with the sense of sin, or cast down
through want of the sense of God's favour, the minister shal labour to
rayse him up by setting before him the freenes and fnllucs of God's
<Trace, the sufficiency of righteousnes in Christ, tho gratious offers in
the Gospel that all who repent and beleive with all their heart in God's
mercy through Christ, renouncing their own righteousnes, shall have
life and salvation in Him.
Hee shall further endeavor to strengthen the sick person so qualified,
against the fear(> of death, as haveing iji it no spiritual evil to be feared
by those that are in Christ, because sin, the sting of death, is taken
away by Christ Who hath delivered all that are His from the bondage
of the feare of death, triumphed over the grave, given us victory, is
Himself entred into glory, to prepare a place for His people, so that
neither life nor death shalbee able to separate them from God's love
in Christ in v/hom such are sure, though now they must be laid in the
dust, to obtayne a joyful! and glorious Resurrection to eternal life.
If weaknes disable the sick person from giveing cleare expressions
of his repentance and obedience to the Gospel, the minister — with all
prudence and discretion — shall advise him as to beware of an ill
grounded perswasion on mercy, or on the goodnes of his condicion for
heaven ; so to disclayme all merit in himself, and to cast himself
wholely upon God for mercy in the sole merits and mediation of Jesus
Christ Who hath engaged Himself never to cast off them who in truth
and syncerity come unto Him. The minister also is to take care that
]iee cast him not down into despaire by such a severe representation
of the wrath of God due to him for his sinnes, as is not moUifyed by a
seasonable projwunding of Christ and His merits for a doore of hope to
every penitent beleiver." [N. XXII., 8.]
The Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall.
1644, December 23. — Eeport recommending that they should have the
managing and regulating of the coal trade at Newcastle and of all the
coals and coalpits belonging to Delinquents, and that they for the next
four months should pay to the Scotch army in and about Newcastle
7,000/. a month out of the coals and collieries of Delinquents and the tax
on coals. [N. XIV., IG.]
The Earl op Loudoun to the Recorder of London.
1G44:, December 24. Worcester House. — Desiring him to acquaint
ihe Houses that Lord Warriston and Mr. Barclay begin their journey
10 Scotland to-morrow, aud that it is our earnest request that they
would return a speedy answer to our papers concerning the Scotch
Armies in England and Ireland which have been so long laid aside and
delayed to the hinderance of the public service. A note of those par-
ticulars is inclosed, and if there be any other thing concerning the
Army or cause which the Houses shall think fit to represent to the
Parliament of Scotland, it shall be cither sent along with them or so as
to overtake them. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 156.]
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The Clauses substituted in the Visitation of thb Sick for those
omitted by order of the House of Commons.
1644, December 28. — (See Commons' Journals, iv, 3.) Draft with
a fesv alterations. At the end are some scraps of various orders in Par-
liament, including some extracts from the Ordinance calling the Assembly
of Divines and the Ordinance of October 12th 1643, made for drawing
up the Narrative of April 21, 1646 Avhich is N. XXII., 45, and the
order of September 13, 1644 concerning tender consciences, which is
printed in Commons' Jotirnals, iii. 627. [N. XXII., 50.]
Ordinance.
1644, December. — For the taking away of the Book of Common
Prayer and for the establishing and putting in Execution of the Directonf.
(Printed in liushworth, iii. 2. 839.) Draft. Anne.vcd is the preface
to the Directory. [N. XIV., 14.]
[The Committee for Irish Affairs] to [the Parliament].
[1644.] — Proposing to raise the Excise on Beer imposed by the
Ordinance of September 11th, 1643, explained by that of October I7lh,
from 2^. a barrel to 35., the additional revenue to be paid to them for
the maintenance of the Parliament's forces in Ireland, because, " it is
manifest from the date of the said Ordinance the retailers did advance
one farthing upon the quart . . by colour of Excise, and so con-
tinued till farthings would not pass in payment. It is certain that two
thirds of a farthing do implete the duty of 2*. . . and the other
third part . . is exacted contrary to the Ordinance and produceth
half as much in the gross sum as the rest. . . The Commons take
this to heart that so much should be exacted from them and detained to
the benefit of tapsters and retailers and not to be converted to the
supply of the State's service, and so prevent such further impositions as
might be raised on the subject for that purpose, and this doth often
beget controversies. . . Since there is an equal number of statute
quarts in a barrel with that of farthings in 3*. . ." if the duty be
raised to 3*. a barrel " it would give abundant satisfaction to the sub-
ject, and the retailers be left without any just cause of complaint,
whose insolency is sfi'owa so great that since farthings pass not in pay-
ment they now usually take 2d. for the quart of beer, which before was
sold for six farthings, which raisetli the Excise to the Commons 6.v.
upon the barrel and 4«. to the retailers' benefit." [N. XXI., 13.]
Brian Dawson, of York, to the House of Commons.
[1G44.] — Petition stating that of the lead brought to York by the
Earl of Newcastle about 34 fother belonged to the petitioner, which was
sold and the proceeds applied to the use of the Parliament's army, and
praying that some money be immediately paid him and the rest allowed
out of the Customs and Excise on such of his goods as be imported or
exported into or out of Hull. [N. XXII., 139.]
Thomas L'awe, Mayor, Epward Byi.ks, Xorris Cane, John
HoBSON, John Browne, Samuel Cust, and John Whitinge
to William Lbnthall.
[1645. Boston (?).] — We take the opportunity of Mr. Pelham's b( ing
here to represent the state of this place. From the bogi:ining of these
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troubles we liuvo been forward to julvancc* the caus<; of tlie I'arliiimcnt.
"lis very well known of wbat curisefnicnce this f^arrison is not only to this
County l)ut also to the whole As.soeiation. It hath notwitlistandiiif^ Vjeen of
late so niiK'b forf^otten that the soldiers though not half so many as are
necessary arc many months in arrear, and tiierefore n^ady to mutiny.
'J'he want of pay for their quarters hath so impoverished the irdiabitants
that they are no longer able to bear it in res{)eet of which and their late
gi-eat losses of ships and gofxls as also that they have been put to great
charges in making great and chargeable Avorks, which they arc unable to
finish or hold without the assistance of the house. Wherefon- we pray
that a competent garrison may be established, and the arrears discharged,
which are above 2,000/. Signed. Seal. Endorsed " from Lincolne."
(This letter is probably from Boston, as a Thomas Lawe was Mayor
there in 1652-3 and no such name occurs in the list of the
Mayors of Lincoln. It was probably sent up with the letter
from Lincoln of August 4, l(}45, post, p. 237. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 263.) [N. V., 106.]
Breviate of the Scottish Papers.
[1644, December.]— (See Commons' Journals, iii. 717, 723.) 1. That
some solid way may be taken for securing the payment of the 31,000/.
monthly.
2. That the assessment, sequestrations, excise, King's and Queen's
revenues of the six Northern Counties, and whatever other means are
or may be assigned for the payment of the Scotch army, be ascertained
and secured against being otherwise applied.
3. That the deficiency of the 31,000/. be otherwise secured by
Parliament.
4. That the Northern Counties where the Scotch ; rmies are be not
over-burdened with new levies and quartering of troops which consume
the entertainment and accommodation of the Scotch army in those barren
and wasted counties, and being under no command commit great dis-
orders, and that such as are raised be removed to other places where
they should be upon service.
5. That, in respect the 31,000/. for the monthly pay of the P2arl of
Leven's army will not much exceed a fortnight's pay, it is desired that
the Parliament, upon who«e invitation the Earl of Calendar came into
this kingdom, should resolve on some means of entertainment of those
forces.
6. That victuals and provisions sent from London to the Scotch Army
be sold at a reasonable price and be free from Excise. [N. XIX., 103.]
The Commissioners of the Church of Scotland.
l644[-5], January 1. — Paper desiring an account of the Proceedings
concerning the Church. (See Coinmons' Journals, iv. 7, 11.) Signed
" John Donn." [N. XIX., 81.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
l644[-5], January 3.— Proposed answer to the King's message of
December 13th. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 123.) [N. IX., 3.]
Ordinance.
1044[-5], January 4. — Appointing certain days foi* recreation.
Namely the second Thursday in each month from ten in the morning
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till five in the evening. Any on that day found cuilty " of the beastly
sin of drunkenness or alehouse haunting " to be deprived oi the benefit
of the Ordinance for one whole year following in addition to the other
penalties for drunkenness. Draft, read a firs^t time on the above date.
(See Commojis' Journals, iv. 10.) [N. XIV., 17.]
Hugh Morkkll to Giles Greene, Chairman of the Committee for
the Navy and Customs.
1644[-5], January 6. London. — De!«iring audience, having waited
near eight month?:, in order to answer the pretended charge against him.
[N. III., 157.J
The CoMMiTTKE OF BOTH KINGDOMS at Esscx House.
1644 [-5], January 8. — Reporting the orders made by them (hi ted
1644, November 26, December 6, 20, and 23, concerning the keeping of
the Line and the ciuaiterg of the forces. (See Commons" Journals,
iv. 13.) [N. XIV., 15.]
The Ministers of the Assembly of Divines to the House of
Commons,
1644[-5], January 8. — Petition for payment of their arrears and for
provision for the future. Signed by 45 ministers. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 13.) [N. XXIL, 10.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644[-5], January 8. — Report by Mr. Solicitor-General. (For the
first part see Commons^ Journals, iv. 19 ; the second recommend^ that
the counties therein named should provide 1,100 horses for dragoons for
the Western expedition.) [N. XIV., 19.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644'[-5], January 9. — Report recommending arms to be sent (o
Sir John Price. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 19.) [N. XIV., 20.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1644[-o]. January 9. — Paper. (Printed in Cummons' Journals, iv.
19.) Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., S(i.]
The Ni;w Model as reported from the Comaiittee of both
Kingdoms.
1644[-5], January 9. — (See Commons' Journals, iv. 15, and Ru^-Ii-
worth, iv. 1.7.) [N. XIV., 21.]
Tiie Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644]-5], January 13. — Report concerning the Treaty. (Printed in
CvmmoHs' Journals, iv. 18.) [N. IX., 12.]
List of Assessments.
l(344^_5jj January 13. — To be levied per mensem for the maint<'n-
ance of the Army. (The amoimts appear by the resolutions printed in
Commons' Journals, iv. 17, 18.) [N. XIV., 41.]
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Commission.
1644[-5], Jnnnnry 14. — Ai)i)oiiiliiig Lord Iiifliiquin Lord IVcsident
of Munster. (Printed in /^o^v/a' ./owrnrt/*, vii. 137) Cnpii. [N. XXL,
9.]
The House of Commons.
1644[-5], .Innu.iry 14, 15,23. — Resolutions touching Church Govern-
ment. (Printed in Commons' Jimrmtls, iv. 2(>, 21, 28.) [N. XIV.,
18.]
The Grand Jury of Northumberland to the Estates of
Scotland.
16]l[-o], January 15. Alnwick. — IlemonsLrance informing tliein "of
the miserable poverty this county is brought unto by the continual thefts
and robberies daily perpetrated by the inhabitants of the dales
and borders of both kingdoms, that .... Colonel Welden, the High
Sheriff, with his regiment apprehended and committed to prison . .
200 of them, by reason whereof the county hath since enjoyed much
quiet and security in their houses and goods, yet . . divers of the
most notorious are fled into your borders and thereby do decline the
course of justice, and that other evil disposed persons of your borders
do likcAvise frequently infest our country by thefts and recepting such
evil persons" and asking them to take order " for the apprehendings of
such Englishmen as are mentioned in" the accompanying list "and
such other Scotchmen of your Borders, who are in the like evil carriage
and pertakes with them and alike noisome to you and us that both may
receive condign punishment, without which course all we have or can
do will nothing avail, and the Borders inevitably sutler ruin." Copy.
[N. XIX., 83.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1544[_5]^ January 15. — Report stating that the 1,100 dragoon
horses formerly reported might be spared, and desiring that 50 barrels
of powder with match and bullet proportionable be provided for the
Pembrokeshire forces. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 22, 23.) [X".
XIV., 23.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
|(5.44[_5]^ January 10. — Report by Sir Philip Stapilton. (See
Commons Journals, iv. 23.) [N. XIV., 24.]
The Parli^uient and the Scotch Commissioners to the Kysg.
1644[_5]j January 17. — Further answer to his message of December
13th. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 143.) Copy. [N. IX., 15.]
The Parliament.
r 1(544-5]^ January 17. — Letter to be written by the Lord General.
(Printed in Commo7is' Journals, iv. 24.) [N. XII., 89.]
DoM Antonio de Sousa, Portuguese Ambassador, to William
Lenthall.
164[4_]5,* January 20. London. — Desiring a pass for himself and
attendants to Oxford or wherever his Majesty may be and back thence
to London, as he has occasion to see him on his master's business.
Siffned. Seal. [N. XVIL, 90.]
* It is uncertain •whether he is using English or Portuguese style. In the former
case it would he 1645 [-6].
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The Scotch Commissioners,
1644 [-5], January 20. — Paper stating that they would represent to
the Parliament of Scotland the desire of the Houses for the advancing of
the Scotch army and their intention to raise 30,000/. for the purpose,
and desiring to know what account they shall give to the Parliament of
Scotland of the passing and execution of the ordinance for the 31,000/.
monthly, and when they may expect the payment of the 30,000/. for the
Earl of Leven'.s army and the 10,000/. foi- the Earl of Calendar's. (The
purport of the rest appears by tlie orders thereon, printed in Cof/i/nons'
Journals, iv. 41.) Original and copy, the first signed '' Jo. Cheislie."
The SAME.
Same date. Second paper. — Asking for arms and clothing for the
Scotch army. (The purport appears by the orders thereon, printed in
Commons' Journals, iv. 41.) Signed "Jo. Cheislie. [N. XIX., 87.]
List.
1644[-5], January lil. — Of the attendants on the King's Commis-
.sioners at Uxbridge. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 151, and
Thurloe, State Papers, i. 57.) Two copies. [N. IX., 1, 4.]
List.
Same date. — Of the names of the King's Commissioners. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, vii. 157.) Copy. [N. IX., 6.]
List.
Same date. — Of the attendants on the Parliament's Commissioners to
Uxbridge as returned from Oxford. (See Lords' Journals, vii. 150.)
(Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 58.) [N. IX., 10.] N. IX.,
7, 8, 9 and 11 are lists of the names of attendants of individual Com-
missioners all included in the general list. Another copy, being that read
and reported January 17 (see Commons' Journals, iv. 23) is N". IX.,
14.
List.
Same date (?). — Of the attendants on the Scotch Commissioners to
Uxbridge. [X. IX., 13.]
Thomas Webb to Siu Oliver Flejiing.
[1644-5, January.] — Sending a list of the attendants of the Duke
of Richmond and the Earl of Southampton, differing in .some respects
from that in Xos. 1 and 4, " These are all 1 can remember at present
besides cooks, grooms and footmen, but you shall have a more exact
note, though I cannot forget your Commissioners were not stinted to
number nor restrained in Company at Oxford." [N. IX., 5.1
The King to the Pa.rliament and the Scotch Cojimissioners.
1644[-5]y. January 21. — Propositions. (Printed in Ru.*hworth. iii.
2. 858.) Signed " Edward Nicholas." Sign Manual. [N. I., 16.]
Prince Rupert to the Earl of Essex.
• 1644[-5], January 21. Oxford. — (Two letters, both printed in Rush-
worth, iii. 2. 857.) Sign Manual. [N. I., 42, 43.]
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Lieuteiinnt-C'oloiiel I>)FTU.s.
l()M[-5], .Tatmary 21. — Proposition that iie may be allowed to dis-
coT«T Papists' and Mali^iiants' personal «!HtatC'S in Lomlon and West-
minuter to the amount of 5,000/. and apply the same, after rewardioj;
the makers of the discoveries, for the relief of the fort of Duncanuou.
[N. XXI., 8.]
Prince Rupkkt to the Eaiu. of P^ssex.
1641[-5], January 26. Oxford. — (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers,
i. 59.) Si(/)i Manual. N. 1., 41.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644[_5]^ January 27. — Reporting the order and instructions raa<le
by them on November 11th concerning the differences between Colonel
HutchcKson, the Governor of Nottingham, and some of the Committee
there, and the subsequent conduct of the parties concerned. [N.
XIV., 25.]
Ordinance.
l644[-5], January 28. — Empowering the Commissioners to treat
with those of the king. (Printed in Zorc?*' ^0Mr«a/5,vii. 159.) Draft.
[N. XIV., 26.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1644[-5], .lauuary 29. — Three papers concerning the treaty with
th-j King. (The first is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 161, the others
in vii. 163.) Origiuah axuX copies, ihQ first all signed ^^ Jo. Cheislie."
[N. XIX., 90, 88, 89.]
The Parliament to their Commissioners.
lG44[-5], January 29. — Instructions. (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vi. 163.) Two copies. [N. IX.,1G.]
Powers of the Commissioners of the Parliament.
1644[-5], January 30. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 166.)
[N. XIV., 22.]
Lord Wenman, Sir Henry Vane, Denzell Holles, William Pierre-
PONT, Bl'lstrode Whitelocke, John Create and Edmund
Pride Aux to William Lenthall.
1644[-5], January 30, 12 at night. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis
mutandis, with the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which
is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 166.) Signed. [N. IX., 17.]
The Same to the Same.
lG44[-5], January 31. L^xbridge. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
■with the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed
in Lords' Journals, vii. 167.) Signed. Enclosed :
Copies of all the documents printed on the same and the next page.
[N. IX., 18.]
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The humble abvice of the Asskmbly of Divines.
[1644-5, January.] — Concerning Church Government and the Officers
and Assemblies of the Church, and a Directory for Admonition, Excom-
munication, and Absolution, and for Ordination of Ministers. (The
part relating to Admonition, Excommunication, and Absolution is identi-
cal with that prei?ented on February 4th.) Signed as the Directory, ante,
p. 194.
Examinations of Samuel Huddleston and Hugh Jackson.
1644[-5], February 1 and 7. — Describing how Mr. Hudson of Maryn
on the Hill, in Lincolnshire, had prevented their distraining upon a
tenant of his for payment of the assessment.
And
Admission by Mr. Hudson.
1644[-5], February 7. — That he had advised Lieutenant ^A'etherall,
a Delinquent, hovp to take advantage of a clause in the Ordinance for
Sequestrations. (See Cominons' Journals iv. 60.) [N., XIV.,
34, 35.]
Ordinance.
1644[-5], February 1. — For ten Commissioners to be a Quorum.
(Printed in Lorch' Journals, vii. 168.) [N. IX., 20.]
Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont, Denzell Holles, Sir HENRr
Vane, Bulstrodb Whitelocke, Edmund Prideaux, and John
Crewe to William Lenthall.
1644[-5], February 2. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter of the same date to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which
is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. ] 72.) Signed. Seal. [N. IX.,
21.] Enclosed:
Copies of twenty-one papers which are printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 160-172. [N. IX., 31-39.]
The Same (except Sir Henry Vane) to the Same.
Same date, 12 at night. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the letter
of the same date to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed
in Lords' Journals, vii. 172.) Signed. Seal. [N. IX., 21a.]
The Same to the Sams.
1644[-o], February 3. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis inutandis,
witli the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords which i-< printed
in Lords' Journals, vii. l7o.) Signed. [N. IX., 22.] Enclosed:
The five Papers, including tho King's Commission, wliich are
printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 175, 176. [N. IX., 40, 41.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the letter to the
Speaker of the House of Lords, whicli is printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 176.) Signed. Seal. [N. IX., 22a.] Enclosed :
The Paper concerning Church Government printed in Lords'
Journals, vii. 176. [N. XXII., 3.]
2or5
Prince Rupert to the Karl ok Essex.
Hvl If-.G], Feliniary 'A. Oxford. — 1 am informed that Sir Willium
Kitldiill, contrary to the articles of surrender of Tynemouth CaBtle, is
carried np to Loudon and imprisoned there. I enclose a copy of the
articles, and request tiiat your Lordshij) will cause Sir William Keddall
to be allowed to return home or to join his Majesty as he ])leases. A
like request is made for the Mayor of York and some Aldermen and
Ministers, Avho are also sent up and detained prisoners contrary to the
articles of surrender. Sign Manual. [N. I., 15.]
The Humble Advice of the Assemijly of Divines.
1644[-5], February 4. — Concerning Excommunication. [N. XXII.,
12.]
The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines.
Same date. — Concerning a Directory for Admonition, Excommunica-
tion, and Absolution. (For both the.se see Canmons' Journals, iv. 41.)
Both signed. [N. XXII., 13.]
Examined Copies of Seven Papers that passed between Sir
William Armyne, Commissioner of the Parliament of England,
and the Estates of Scotland, all at Edinburgh.
1. From Sir "William Armyne.
1644[_5]^ February 4. — Announcing his appointment to attend the
Parliament of Scotland, and desiring that Commissioners from both
nations be appointed to take the accounts between the inhabitants of
England and the soldiers of the Scotch arrav since their entrance.
[N. XIX., 94.]
2. From the Same.
Same date. — Desiring that no protection be given by the Scotch
army to any English subject against the orders of the Parliament, and
in particular that the order of the House of Commons, dated November
19th concerning Delinquents in Newcastle, be put in execution.
[N. XIX., 91.]
3. From the Same.
l644[-5], February 7. — Whereas the Parliament of England have
appointed the Excise ayd Sequestrations in the Northern parts for the
maintenance and pay of the Scotch Army, desiring that orders may be
fiven to the said army not to hinder, but on the contrary to assist, those
appointed by Parliament for that service. [N. XIX., 96.]
4.- From the Estates.
1644[-5], February 12. — It was agreed by the Committee of both
kin<Tdoms at Newcastle that such persons should be employed for
working the coals there as were able to do so, for the maintenance of
the army, some of whom are within the said order of November 19th,
not from any intention to protect them, but from mere necessity for
upholding the coal works, which necessity still continues, notwith-
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standing which the Estates agree that the said order be put in execiiticn,
except as regards persons included in the capitulation of Tynemouth
Castle. [N. XIX., 92.]
5. From Sir William Armyxe.
1644[-5], February 13. — Whereas the burthens of the kingdom of
England are so great that they have not been able to pay the Scotch
army the monthly sum of 31,000/., desiring that the Estates would
reduce their forces in England to such an establishment by lessening
the number of regiments and officers that the money that is or can be
provided may be disposed of to the best advantage, seeing it is one part
of the treaty that the Kingdom of Scotland should manage their army
in England as for themselves. [N. XIX., 95.]
6. From Sir William Armyne.
1644 [-')], February IS. — Whereas the paper of the 4th instant
consisted not only of a particular desire concerning the Delinquents of
Newcastle — to which the answer of the 12th has given satisfaction but
also of a general desire, desiring tliat all Protections already o-iven to
Delinquents without the consent of the Commissioners of Parliament
be limited to their just intention, which is conceived to be restrainino-
the soldiers from all acts of violence, and not extended to the preiudice
of any order or power of Parliament, and that no Protections be fiven
or Capitulations made in future without the consent of the Committee
with the Army, or in more difficult cases of Parliament itsplf if
possible. [N. XIX., 93.]
7. From the Estates.
[1644-5, February.] — In reply to the last paper all Protections
complained of or to be complained of shall be revised by the Committee
of both Kingdoms on the i)lace, and on review of the list of Delinquents
they shall take such course for removing them out of the Counties or
securing them by imprisonment or caution foi- their good behaviour as
they shall find most necessary, and for the future we agree with the
said paper, but where the generals of our army think it necessary to
delay the execution of any orders of Parliament or their committees
such necessity be represented to the Committee of both Kin"-doras on
the place, and to our Commissioners in London for preventing mistakes,
without prejudice to keeping and falsifying (sic) the conditions in necessary
Capitulations not being against the laws of the Nation or the National
Covenant and whereunto the advice and consent of the Commissioners
of the Parliament of England should b(^ craved if possible.
In reply to the paper of the 4th we have ordered the Committee that
goes with that Army to appoint some of their number or others to
concur with the English Commissioners or with whom they shall
appoint for the ends therein mentioned.
In reply to the paper of the 13th we have appointed the Committee
of Estates to go really about the recruiting and reforming of the army,
who we are confident will go heartily about it.
In reply to the remonstrance of Northumlierland concerning the
moss-troopfers [ante, p. 202] we have given direction to the Colonels
and Committee of War on the Scotch Borders to apprehend those
mentioned in the list, and any others they can try to be partakers in
those robberies, or their resetters, and to do justice to the satisfaction of
the English Border Counties, with whom they are directed to concur
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.•iikI tlio Comniitteo of Estates lmv<! befjii appointo*! to write to tbe TvonI
( ii'iuM-ivl, timt by tlio lulvicc of Colonel VV<'l(lcn or iiiiy other instructcil
tor NnrtliumhcrlHiKl nil possible conciirrenee may lie done on our behalf
for tliiil eire«^t.
In reply to tlm paper of the 7th we doubt not that the Lord Oeneral
and the Conuuittee with him will concur to further all ordinances of
rarliainent, especially these for the Excise and Sequestrations. [N.
XIX., 97.]
Papkrs.
1(344[_5], February 4-6. — Concerning the Militia. (Bein<,' the
eio-hteen printed in Lords Journals, vii. 181-184.) f'opies. [N. IX.,
42-50.]
The Estates of Holland and Wkst Friezeland to the Parlia-
ment.
I(54r4_] 5^ February 7. The Haf!;ue. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 210.) In Latin. Seal. [N. X., 43.]
The Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland.
l(544r_5l^ February 8. — Desiring that their army should advance
southward. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vu. 185.) Draft. [N. XII.,
91.]
Loud Maitland, Archibald Johnston, and Robert Barclay,
to William Lknthall.
1644[j_5]^ February 9. Worcester House. — Having been here ten
days we must give aii account of our diligence to the Committee of
Estates, and therefore desire you to communicate the enclosed paper to
the House of Commons. Signed. [N. III., 158.]
Lord Wexman, William Pierrepont, Denzell Holles, Sir
Henry Vane, Oliver St. John, Bulstrodb Whitelocke, and
John Crewe to William Lentiiall.
1644[_o], February 11. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis niutandis,
with the letter to ttie Speaker of the House of Lords which is printed
in Lords" Journals, vii. 187.) Signed. Seal. [N. IX., 25.] E)i-
closed :
Copses of the ten papers which are printed in fiords' Journals,
vii. 188, 189. [N. IX., 51-59.]
Sib William Waller to ihe Committee of both Kingdoms.
[1614-5, February 1 1.] — '• Upon an information that the enemy had
three regiments of horse with some dragoons quartered att Andover,
I gave order to a party of my Lord Geiierall's horse, and some regi-
ments of mine owne to advance to Koply intendiuge from thence to
march with them, and to atterapte the beatinge up of that quarter.
But when I came thither I received advertizement that the enemy —
by some intelligence from Old Alsford — had taken the allarme, and was
retired to Newtontouy neare Amesbury. The enemy from Salisbury
have sent out there warrants for the bringinge in of cariagos upon paine
of death, which is a cleare implication that they intend to march, and I
20!)
<^uess itt wilbee westwardo, in regard I lipare Majour-Generall IIol-
burne hath iugaged Sir Lewis Dives' forces. It wilbee of very great
consequence to dispatch away forces to there present releife, with a
strength answerable to so great a worke. I am now labouringe to gett
the foote heere to march, but I know not how farr I shall prevaile
with them. I heare nothiuge yet of Ailisbury regiment, neither is
Colonell Morloyes foote yet come to me. The comissioners cann give
you an aocounte how fan 1 fall shorte of the number of my horse. If
all his Excellencyes foote might bee drawen out of Reddinge, and
a course taken to secure that place in there absence, I shall — by God's
assistance — bee inabled to bee master of the field, and goe thorough with
that worke in the west, which I looke upon as the greatest service in
the field that now lyes ])efore you ; whereas if through the weakeness
of this partie, I should receive any blow, itt would bee very dangerous
to the East and West. I humbly desir(! that the jiarticulers mentioned
in my former letters may be imediately dispatched unto me." (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 16.) Signed. Seal. [N. III., 159.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
lG41[-o], February 12. — Paper asking for a supply of muskets and
ammunition. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 52.) In Sir John Cheislie's
hand. [N. XIX., 98.]
The King to the High Shkiuff of the County of Southampton.
1644[-5], February 13. — Tltanking him for his services iu raisin^
soldiers and pioneers, and procuring bread and other necessaries for the
army under Lord Goring, and desiring that he Avould employ his best
diligence in raising the soldiers to be levied in that county against the
time appointed, and would take care that the contributions of that
county be assigned for the use of the garrisons only in that county and
not of any out of the county, which are to be paid according to the
establishment of the city of Bristol, and urging him to use all
diligence in collecting the arrears of the letter money and contribution,
anel to continue the assistance formerly given to the army. Copy.
[N. XII., 92.]
•Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont, Denzell Holles, Sir Henry
Yank, Bulstrode Whitelocke, and John Crewe to William
Lenthall.
l644[-5], February 14. Uxbridge. — (Identical, 7nutatis mutandix,
with the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords which is printecl
in Lords' Journals, vii. 105). Siytitd. Seal. [IST. IX., 25.]
Enclosed :
Copies of the twenty-six papers, including the King's C<)nimis:;ioii,
which are j)rinted in Jords' Journals, vii. 195-200. [N. IX.,
(50-84.]
"N". IX., 24 is another copy of the twelfth of these paper.s
William Pierhefont, Denzell Holles, Oliveu St. Jojin,
Bulstrode Whitelocke, and John Crewe to William Lenthall.
1644 [-5], February 15. Uxbridge. — (Identical, ;;////o//.v mutandis,
with the letter to the Speaker of tiie House of Lords, which is printed
U 61G30. rt
210
111 Ao/v/.s' Journals, vii. L'Ol.) Sii/Hcd. Sinl. [N. IX., 2G.]
Eiii'losid :
Copies of the nineteen papers wliich are printed in Ao/v/.v' ./(hhikiIs
vii. 201, 202, 203. [N. IX., 8o-l02.]
Jamks IIauuington to the Holsk of C<jmm()Ns.
1644[-5], Felnuiiry 17.— Humble remonstrance concerning the
aftiiirs of the Elector Piilatine. Stating the Ibnner ordcrB of Parliament
and the Committee of the llevenue on the subject, the obstructions to
their execution, and the distressed condition of his Highness. (See
Coinmo)is' Journals, iv. 58.) [N. XVIII., 176.]
LoKD Wenman, William Piekkepont, Dexzell Holles, Sir Henry
Vane, Oliver St. John, Bulstrode Wiutelocke, Edmund
Prideaux, and John Crewe to William Lenthall.
1644 [-5], February 18. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
with the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed
in Lords' Jour7ials, \n. 2\\). Si(/7ied. Seal. Enclosed:
Copies of the twenty-one papers which are printed in Lords'"
Journals, \n.2\l-2\o. [N. IX., 103-121.]
Report from the Committee of both Kingdoms and Order thereon.
1644[-5], February 18. — Concerning Sir William Riddell and the
Lord Mayor and Aldermen of York. (See Commons' Journals, iv. o2.)
[N. XIV., 43.]
List of Prisoners taken at Mount Stanford.
1644[-5], February 18. — (Printed in Lords'" Journals, vii. 256.)
[N. XIV., 27.]
Account of the reception of Sir Thomas Fairfax in the House
of Commons.
1644[-5], Februai-y 19. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 54.)
[N. XIV., 28.]
Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont, Sir Henry A^ane, Oliver St._
John, Bulstrode Whitelocke, Edmund Prideaux, and John*
Crewe to William Lenthall.
1644[-5], February 20. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
with the letter of the same date to the Speaker of the House of Lords,
which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 223.) Signed. Seal.
[N. IX., 28.]
Lord Robertes to the Earl of Essex.
1644[-5], February 20. — Describing the action at Mount Stanford
in almost the same words as in his letter of the same date printed in
Lords' Journals, vii. 255. Signed. Seal. [N. III., 160.]
Papers.
1644[-5], February 20-22. — (Being the nineteen printed in Tjjrds'
Journals, vii. 244-354.) Copies. [N. LSI., 150- 1G8.] Another copy
of part of number 15 is N. XXL, 127a.
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Lord Wenman, William Pierrei^ont, Dexzell IIolles, Sir Henry
Vane, Bulstrode "Whitelocke, and Edmund Pkideatx.
1644[-5], February 21. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatia tnutundis,
■with tlie letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed
in Lords^ Journals, \u. '2Z0.) Signed. Seal. Enclosed:
Copies of the thirty-one papers printed in Lordi Journals, \n.
231-238. [N. IX., 121Z»-149.] A second copy of the last but
one of these is N. XIV., 29.
The Parliament.
1644[-5J, February 21. — Instructions to the Commissioners about
the Militia. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 219.) [N. XIX., 100.]
Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont, Sir Henry Vane, Oliver St.
John, Bulsthode Whixelocke, Edmund Prideaux, and John
Crewe to William Lenthall.
1644[-5], February 22. Uxbridge. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
Avith the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed
in Lords' Journals, x'n. 239.) Signed. [N. IX., 30.] Enclosed:
Copies of the two paj)ers printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 239, and
Ru.shwortb, iii. 2. 921, 922. [N. XII., 93, 94.]
Christofher Hudson to the House of Commons.
[1644-5], February 22. — Petition stating though one of the Com-
mittee for Lincolnshire he had been committed to prison l)y his fellow
Committeemen merely because he with others had signed a Petition to
the House of Commons, and praying to be released and that a Com-
mittee of the House should inquire into the miscarriages of Lincoln-
shire. (See Commons' Journals, iv., 60.) [N. XXII., 71.]
The Ambassadors of the States-General to the House
OF Commons.
1644 [-5], February 24. — Concerning the Uxbridge negotiations.
(Identical, mutatis mutandis, with their paper to the Lords, which is
printed in Lords' Joiirnals, vii. 240.) In French with English trans-
lation, the first Signed. [N. XVIIL, 100, 101.]
Twenty Reformado OFFicKits to the Cojimittee of i;oth
Kingdoms.
1644[-5], February 24. — (Date of reading.) Petition, stating thi-t
they liad done good service since the beginning of the war, that since
last April when they were reduced they had received only the j)ay-
ments mentioned in the enclosed particulars, and that they had all
served under the Earl of Essex in the war in Cornwall, and the second
battle of Newbury, and i)raying that some sjjeedy course may be taken
for their relief. Enclosed are a few lines to some person not named,
asking him to remind his Excellency of the petition as three of (hem
are fallen sick and like to famish. Annexed is the particular referred
to. [N. XXII., 74.]
o 2
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Sii£ William Ak.mynk to Wii.ma.m I.KMii.vi.L.
l()14[-5], Ffl)iiiury 20. NcwcustUr.— Have Mclivcnvl tho Kttters
committed to mc .'ind sevoral other papers {^rounded on my instructions
to the Parliament of Scotland, where I stayed near a month. I had
stayed longer, but my health and my d<!siro to return to my former
charge in tlie aflairs of the Northern Counties did not permit it. The
multitude of business in which the Parliament wa.s engaged hindered my
receiving answers to some of the papers 1 pnisented, but Mr. liowles
shall shortly give you an account of it. I have sent the letter about
the army marching southward to be presented by Lord Wariston. 1
desire a recompense be made to Mr. Bowles. Signed. Seal. [N. III.,
161.]
Sir William Armyne to the Earl of Manchester and the
Earl of Lauderualk.
1611 [-5], February 27. Newcastle. — Had received your letter of
the 19th instant and despatched it to Lord Wariston, whom I desired
to present it to the Scotch Parliament in my absence. " For after my
stay above a month in Scotland, and having performed what I was sent
for thither, I returned back to Newcastle, on Saturday the 22nd . .
being necessitated thereunto in regard of the 26 foot regiments that
lie in the Bishopric of Durham, Newcastle, and Northumberland, tliat
are in so great extremity, that if the I'arliament take not a speedy
course to supply them with some moneys, the countries will be spoiled
and the army ruined. This I have often represented to the House in
sundry of my former letters, and at this present there are gentlemen
hei-e of the country attending upon the Parliament and your Lordships
for redress of their miseries, which if not suddenly helped will be past
recovery." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 68.) [N. lil,, 162.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, by the Regents of the Kingdom .
to the Parliament.
1644[-5], February 28. — Informing them that she had declared war
on the King of Denmark on account of his illegally raising the Sound
dues to an unprecedented amount, and declaring her intention to
restore trade to its former liberty, and referring them to the bearer
Hugo Moatt for further information. (See Lords' Journals, vii. 29o.)
In Latin with English translation subjoined. Signed by the Regtnts,
Peter Brake, Count of Wissenborg, James de , Marshal of the
Kingdom, the Chancellor and Treasurer Oxenstierna, and Claudius
Fleming, Vice-Admiral. [N. X., 7.]
The King to George Lord Goring.
1644[-5], February. Oxford. — Being informed there are yet within
our quarters divers ministers, who either by their doctrine teach or by
their behaviour countenance Rebellion, Ave command you to make strict
enquiry for all such Clergymen within your quarters, and to apprehend
them immediately, and send them to Oxford, if possible, or otherwise to
keep them in custody till further orders, purposing that none of such
persons be exchanged but for such of our Chaplains and other orthodox
Divines, as for loyalty are detained by the Rebels at London and else-
where. Counter-si g7ied " George Digbye." Sigyi Manual. [N. I.,
17.]
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Colonel Edward King to Mr. Tarborougu and others.
[l(i44-o, February.]— '• God . . . since my coming to London
hath unexpectedly driven on the cause. That which should have been
my ruin will, I hope prove an advantage to the country ... If
now you will come and a considerable number with you and justify your
Remonstrance and remove tlie clamours, shame will overtake our
enemies."
And
Divers gentlemen, freeholders and other the Inhabitants of the
County of Lincoln, to the House of Commons.
[1644-5, February.] — Petition. Referring to their former petition
for the restoration of Colonel King to his command, and to their peti-
tion and remonstrance expressing the grievances they suffered while
they were deprived of his command, and praying for redress in the
premises. (See Commons^ Journals, iv. 60.) Copies both on the
mme sheet. [N. XXII., 148.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1644[-5], March 1. — Report concerning the Aldermen and Ministers
of York. (See Report of February 18th.) [N. XIV., 30.]
Colonel George Monro and Major William Borthwick on behalf
of the Scotch Army in Ireland to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
[1644-5, March o(?).] — Setting forth the extreme necessities of the
army, who had at times been reduced to live on a pound of unground
oats per man per day, and desiring that if they are to be continued on
that employment various necessaries — of which a list is subjoined —
might be presently provided. (See State Papers, Domestic, pp. 333,
334.) [N. XXL, 125, 126.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
[1644-5, March 3.] — Seven resolutions concerning the Scotch armv
in Ireland. (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 333, and numbered
16 to 22.) Signed "Jo. Cheislie." (See Lords' Jourtials, vii. 282.)
[N. XXL, 127.]
M. DE Sabran to the House ok Commons.
164-l[-o], March 4. — It appearing that the conference was broken
off rather than finished, and more by the shortness of the time than by
the design of the Deputies or the two parties, and since the King in
addition to the offers he made during the last days has desired a pro-
longation, allow me, persevering in the duties imposed on me by the
orders and affection of their Most Christian Majesties of watching in-
cessantly over everything that can facilitate a peace, to represent that if
the expiration of the time fixed for the conference, when the said oflers
from his Majesty and marks of his good intentions were received at
Uxbridge and l>y the Parliament, has hindered your faking the resolu-
tion yon might jierhaps have taken, it is bettiT worth trying bv a new
prolongation of the conference to shorten that of the war than by its
termination to augment the mutual distrust of the two parties. And if
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you jinlgo nic a fit person to bo entruslo<l with your answers aiid iii-
toiilions on tliiit suhjcct I will vory willinjjly dfliiy for four duys my
departure to the Kin<;f of Great IJritain, which I liad fixed for to-day, in
order to await your resolutions. (See ComiiKms' Joinndh^ iv. 08.)
In French. Signed. [N. XVII., G.]
Jecamiah Abercro.aiy to the Earl of Essex.
1644[-5], Marcli 5. Adinjjton. — " The Sunday following I .sent out a
small ])artie command[ed] hy Hugh Campbell, my cornet, who met with
a partic of the enemie at liistcr taking up contributione money, skir-
mished and took four of the enemie prisoners. The next Tuesday
being the 27 : of Feb : I went out and took good stor of provision goeing
to Bostoune guarded by some musquetiers who run into a wood so could
no be had. On AVeddensday next at night the 28 : of Feb : I went to
Nook with my oune hors and dnigounes, leaving ray dragounes at Eislip
Bridge for our saver retreat. We entered the hous and took some
arnies with other things necessarie for men and horse.s — belonging to
the enemie — out of the hous. AYe pursued the enemie through the hous
to the leatls quher ther was a narrow trapp and a double door so we
coidd goe no further. I did not stay long, it being day before I came
to Nook, I retreated close by the King's troops, losing but two horses
Avliich was nothing in respect of what we got. Sunday the second of
March, I borrowed from Sir Samuel Luk one hundred hors and that
same night marched towards Kidlingtone wher the King his troops
quartered. We made our passage over the river with faggotes at Eislip
Mill with the on half of the partie commanded by my self to get
betwixt them and Oxford, so that 1 Avas in the village befor they knew.
The rest of the [jartie I sent to Casworth Bridge — commanded by on of
Sir Samuell his captaines — to brakopen a cliain with a lock, and a turn-
pick with another verie strong lock which was the way of our retreat.
This troope consisting all of gentlemen wer quartered at Oxford. Som
of them gon that afternoon befor I cam thither, leaving ther servants
and horses at ther quarters. AVe took six or seven prisoners with on
of his Majestys commisaries betwixt thirtie and fourtie horses with
manie pistoles [and] carabines ; we gave them a strong alarme at
Oxford, and all the couutrie round wher the enemie ar quartered.
Cononell Palmer — on of the enemie — with his regiment made a show of
pursuing us, but at verie great distance. Ther is on of the enemie — a
sarjant — came to mc out of Bletchington hous, another yesternight out
of the King's troope who affirmeth the enemie to be verie feared so
that they ar gon from Nook to Bletchingtone hous, sine we bate ther
quarters up at Nook. Ther is eight scor of the enemie in Bletching-
tone hous whicli if it wer under the comma [nd] of the parliament
— being thought a verie considerable place — who ever should be in it
wer able to doe good service commanding all for the most part betwixt
Oxford AA'ister and Banburrie." Signed. Seal. [N. III., 163.]
The Humble Desire of the Assembly of Divines.
lt344[-o], March 6. — Concerning the settling of a preaching ministry
and the keeping of scandalous persons from the Sacrament. (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 71.) [N. XXII. , 14.]
The Prince of AVales to George Lord Goring.
1644[-5], March 8. Bath. — Stating that he will be at Bristol on
Monday and desiring to receive there an account of his condition with
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regard both to his own strength and to that of the enemy, and of his
plans. Couuter-siffncd ^'Richard Fanshawe." Sign Manual. [N.I,,
23.]
The Committee at Grocers' Hall.
1644[-5], March 8. — Reports by Mr., Scawen. Being detailed esti-
mates of a month's pay for the army, of the requisites for the train of
Artillery, and of the arms &e. to be provided for the Magazine. (See
Commons' Journals, iv., 73.) At the foot of one is written
« Earl of Essex' foot 3048
" Earl of Manchester's 3578
'' Total G628
" To recruit unto 14100 7774
" Sir William Waller 0600
7174." [N. XIV., 38-40.]
The Committee at Grocers' Hall.
1644[-5], March 8. — Report by Mr. Scawen. (The purport suffici-
ently appears from the Orders made thereon, which are printed in
Commons' Journals, iv. 73.) [N. XIV., 31.]
The Committee at Grocers' Hall.
1644[-5], March 8.— Report by Mr. Ellis. (Printed- in Commons'
Journals, iv. 74.) [N. XIV., 32.]
The Earl of Manchester to the Earl of Clare.
[1644-5], March 10. Cambridge. — "I have received your Lordship's
letter, and have according to your Lordship's desire sent you a warrant
for the receipt of your rents in Lincolnshire." Seal. [N. III., 168.]
Title of the Directory, and Oroixaxce for establishing it and
taking away the Book of Common Prayer.
1644 [-5], March 10. — (This is the copy sent up to the Lords and
approved by them.) (See Commons' Journals, iv. 73.) [X. XXII.,
4, 5.]
Colonel George Monro and Major William Borthavick
to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
[1644-5, March 11.] — Having already represented the condition of
the Scotch Army and nothing having been done towards their supply,
our time being nearlyexpircd, we are obliged to represent in the name of
that army that they must provide for their safety and preservation, and
if they shall thereby be necessitated to desert that sei'vice, we hope that
whatever may be the inconvenience or consequence thereof it may not
be imputed to that army, and we again entreat that a satisfactory answer
may be given to our just desires within the time limited for our stay
here. (See Lords' Journals, vii. 282, and State Papers, Domestic,
p. 341.) Copy. [N. XXL, 113.]
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[Wii.i.nM liKNTiiAM-] to Colonel Pindai: and other the
Coinraissioner.s witli the Army.
[l(j44-5, March I.'i.] — P^nclosing tlie votes of ?hat date eoneeriiin;^ the
army (see Commons' Journals, iv. 76) witli the names of tlie four
captains of the; Jjord General's regiment selected as captains in the new
list. Draft. [ N. XII., i)7.]
Colonel Samukl Jonks.
l(;i4[-5], iNIarch 14. — Answer, desiring that his former answer he
delivered to the Ilonse, claiming that the Parliament should not dis-
hononr him by putting him out without cause, and oflering if the
gentlemen of the County that appear for him, be investe<l with power
equivalent to their opponents to perform the propositions they make.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 91.) [N. XIV., 33.] Vrohahly Enclosed :
The said propositions commending his services and desiring his
continuance as Governor of Farnham Castle. [X. XIV., 37.]
The House of Commons.
1644[-5], March 15. — Resolution concerning the Aldermen of
York. (Printed in Commons* Journals, iv, 81.) [N. XIV., 44.]
The Scotch Commissioneks.
1644[-5], March 17. — Paper concerning the Earl of Roxburgh's
plate, &c. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 278.) Signed " Jo.
^Cheislie." [N. XII., 100.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
l644[-o], March 19. — Paper concerning the wants of their army in
Ireland. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 282). Signed " Jo. Cheislie."
[N. XII., 101.]
Account of what is paid by the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall
towards what was promised the Scotch Army in Ireland.
1644 [-5], March 19.— Amounting to 80,395/. 10*. 7c?., of which 800/.
was for the garrison at Berwick. [N. XIX., 102.]
[William Lknthall] to Major-General Browne at Abingdon.
[1644-5, March 20.] — (The purport appears from the votes printed
in Covunons* Journals, iv. 85.) Draft. [N. XII., 96.]
The Ambassadors of the States-General to the King.
1644-5, March 23. Oxford. — After expressing the gratification the
States-General will feel at the manner in which his IMajesty has received
their propositions, and the interest they take in the maintenance of the
Protestant religion in England and of the laws of the kingdom regarding
the rights and prerogatives of the king and the liberties and privileges
of all his subjects, they proceed thus : But all human actions, even the
best and the most just are subject to men's judgment and to various and
sometimes sinister misconstructions. It is more than a year since we
have been in the kingdom, and since we addressed ourselves to the
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Lords and Commons of the Parliament at London. After demanding
for some months our aihnittanee, which was at last granted, we declared
the sincere intentions of our lords and masters in order to he able to offer
our mediation for the settlement of the distractions of these kingdoms.
We have been for five months soliciting an answer, and when we
obtained it at last we found it couched in such general and obscure
terras that we did not know what to make of it. We have by letter
informed our said lords of everything, and they, having learnt by a
second reply of the Parliamt;nt, that they did not as yet declare them-
selves plainly, have ordered us in that case to repair to your Majesty,
charging us to declare that they find themselves greatly lionoured and
obliged by the confidence your Majesty has deigned to show in their
devoted services and their duties, to be employed by us their Amltas-
sadors for the good of your Majesty and all the subjects of his king-
doms. And, since it has not pleased the great God of peace to terminate
the present distractions by some wav of accommodation, committing
themselves to divine Providence, they will not cease taking the best
opportunities and suitable means, which may tend to a good termi-
nation of the present distractions, that they may see themselves over-
whelmed with satisfaction at youi- Majesty, once more united with his
people, enjoying perfect peace, the love of his subjects, and all the
grandeur and happiness that the great friends and sincere allies of
your Majesty and his Crowns could wish him. In French. Copy.
[N. XVilL, 102.]
The Prince of Walks to Georgk Lord Gojung.
1644[-o], March 23. Bristol. — Will send Lord Capel and Lord
Culpepper to you the next day to Wells, to arrange for pursuing Waller
and prosecuting 'the business of Taunton. You, however, are not to
abandon anything which would be frustrated by thit meeting. Counter-
signed " Richard Fanshawe." Siyn Manual. [N. I., 24.]
The CoMMiTTKE FOR Irish Affaiks to the Parliament.
1645, March 25. Grocers' Hall. — Proposing to raise 6,000/. for the
Scotch army in Ireland upon the goods of the Duke of Buckingluim
at York House, and a like sum to be repaid to those who should
advance the first sum, in repayment of former advances, any deficiency
to be made up out of Delinquents' lands. (See Commons' Journals, iv.
94.) [N. XXL, 11.]
[The Committee for Irish Affairs] to [the House of Commons].
[1645, March 25.] — Desiring that an ordinance i)resented on August
27, 1644, and now delivered to Colonel William flephson for raising
money for the service of Ireland might be considered. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 94.) (X. XXI., 12.]
The Assembly of Divinks to the Hoisk ok Commons.
[1645, March 25.] — Expressing the particulars of that Ignorance
and Scandal, for which they conceive lliat persons ought to be sus-
pended from the Conmumion. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 89.)
[N. XXII., 15.]
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Sir Nathanikl Bacon and otlicis to Wh.liam Lenth am,.
16 to, March 27. Bury St. Edinund.s. — Commending the Petition of
the inhabitants of Lowestoft (Laystoft). Sifjnvd. Seal. [X.
IV., 1.]
Advertisements what may content at London.
10 lo, ^larch 29. — 1. "Tliat a constant moderator in the CMiiirch will
be agreed to at London, and that business so quieted.
2. That for Irchmd no more is required but that the Act already
passed concerning that may remain in the Parliament's power, as it
was past ; and it will be declared that no extirpation is intended in
Ireland.
3. That the Militia may be committed to an equal number of the
King's and Parliament's nomination for a reasonable time to secure the
fears of the kingdom.
4. And because the King and the Houses at London make difficulty
who shall first offer, it is desired the Queen may make the proposition and
it is assured it shall be agreed unto at London."* Copy. [X. XIV.,
46.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
1645, March 29. — Further answer concerning what is the competent
measure of understanding concerning God, without which none shall be
admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 92.) (The answer agrees with the first resolution of
April 1, in Commons' Journals, iv. 95.) [X. XXIL, 16.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
[1645, March 31.] — Complaining of the depredations of Captains
Jackson and Tavler in the West Indies. (Printed in Loi'ds' Journals,
vii. 301 in English.) In Spanish with English translation. [N. XYIL,
32.]
The Earl of E.ssex to [the Committee for naming of the
Officers that shall stand].
[1644-5, end of March or beginning of April.] — Had marked on the
list received from them the names of those he knew to be fit. Those
thought fit to be colonels will l)e best able to give an account of their
captains. It will be a great encouragement not to remove without just
proof those officers whose regiments continue. Holograph. [X. VIII.,
133.]
Albert Joachimi, Ambassador of the States-General, to
William Lenthall.
1645, April 1-11. — Ai^king the restitution of the ship Xortholland
of Iloorn, which was taken in December last by some of the Parliament
ships at the mouth of Waterford Harbour. In Freiich. Signed. [X.
XVHI., 96.]
* Note. — This appears to be the paper to which the " Notes by Sir Edward
"Nicholas headed, the King's answer," printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 373,
is a reply.
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Ordinance.
1645, April 1. — Appointing Sir Thomas Fairfax Commander-in-
Chief. (Printed \n Lords' Journals, vii. 298.) This is signed "H.
Elsyiig " and is endorsed " delivered to the House by Mr. Rushworth
26 June 1650." (See Commons' Journals, vi. 438.) [N. XX., 54.]
The Grand Committee of Religion.
1645, April 2, 10, 15. — Resolutions reported April 17th. (Printed
in Commons'' Journals, iv. 113, 114, down to "acquaint the Assembly
of Divines with this last.") [N. XXIL, 18.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, April 2. — Report concerning the money for Abingdon, the
payment of the expenses of tlie Committees of the Eastern As.sociation,
the sending of the rest of the 40,000/. to the Scotch Army, and letters
from Lancashire and Salop. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 99.) [N.
XIV., 47.]
The Parliament to Prince Rupert.
1645, April 3. — Concerning his executing a number of English
prisoners equal to the number of Irish executed by the Parliament's
orders. (Printed in Lords'" Journals, vii. 306.) Draft as passed by
the Commons. [N. XII., 102.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, April 4. — Report, being paragraphs 2, 3, and 9 of their pro-
ceedings, printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 385. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 100, 101.) [X. XIV., 48.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, April 8. — Report. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 347.)
[X. XIV., 49.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
[1645, April 10.] — Further answer concerning the particulars men-
tioned in the order of April 1st. (Identical with the resolution,
beginning " that they have not a competent measure of understanding "
and ending " everlasting punishment " printed in Commons' Journals
iv. 113, 114.) [N. XXIL, 17.]
The Committee at Grocers' Hall to Sir Henry V.\ne, the elder,
and the rest of the Committee appointed to treat with them.
1615, April 10. Grocers' Hall. — Having protested their disinterested
neys and Avillingness to contribute, and stated that no man can set up a
trade without a stock or credit. "The committee to supi)ly the army in
Ireland heretofore arc run in debt, which their creditors ha\e lung for-
borne with'no little clamour to us, as if it concerned our private interest.
. . . To redeem all, and to put us in esteem and cjipacity again to
serve you and this business of Ireland . . . we humbly propose it avS
necessary . . . that either that ordinance may pass — whereof we
have delivered a draught to Colonel Jejthson — in such manner as shall
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be tlioap;ht fit, or lliiit some other like cxpodiont may \>r found out to he
;i foun(hatioii of ciodit at all times to this C(niuiiittee to answer your
onlers . for supply of moneys and provisions for the aftair,
whicli is tlio course hath been observed at Gohlsniiths' Hall
iind by whicii means they have done the state tliat fiiitliful service there,
which hath ontf^onc all expccttation, and we further crave humbly to
represent our opinions in this particular that until some such course be
Uvken that the subscriber may be satistied and see a way laid before him
to support that war, and that the Parliament is resolved to go on with
it, the expense of their former disbursem.ents for the service with so
little fruit have put them out of all comfort tliat any good will be done
by any such supplies which are only small — as we say — from hand to
mouth and which dishearten the soldier also cheerfully to proceed, when
he sees not how to be supplied again after the expense of that little
whicli he thus receives. It must be also the assurance of these goods in
York House propounded for to raise moneys and provisions to be put into
the hands of the Committee by ordinance with power to dispose and
sell, and likewise the remainder of the money to be collected upon the
ordinance of 80,000/. after that 80,000/. satisfied, which will engage the
Committee or whom they shall treat withal to lend money or make the
pi'ovisions desired, which, if you shall be pleased to cause to be speedily
done, so as they may sell them for the best advantage of the state and
answer the values in what moneys they shall thus lend and provisions
they shall thus make, and that these maybe added to the other ordinance
to make one work of all, for the better encouragement of any one con-
cerned in this business." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 94.) Signed.
Seal. [N. IV., 2.]
The National Church of Scotland.
1645, April 11. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 317.)
Signed "John Donn." [N. XXH., 19.]
The Grand Committee of Religion.
1645, April 21, 22, May 1. — Resolutions reported May 3. (Printed in
Commons' Journals, iv. 131.) [N. XXII., 20.]
Christian IV., King of Denmark, to the Parliament.
1645, April 22. Copenhagen. — Letter of Credence. (See Commons'
JoHTuals, iv. SOS.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed " Chris-
tianus R." [N. X., 18.]
The Marquess of Ormonde to
1645, April 22. Dublin. — Transmitting the heads of two bills to
which he desires the Great Seal may be affixed, and that then they
should be returned to be passed by the Parliament of Ireland. The
bills are : —
i. An Act for the avoiding of all doubts concerning the validity of
the late ces.sation and the indemnity of his Majesty's good
subjects for having commerce and trade with ihe contrary
party.
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ii. An Act declaring his Majesty's Grace and Goodness to his subjects
of this his kingdom of Irehmd.
The first clause grants a remittal of rents, c^'c. as in the bill men-
tioned in Lord Digby's letter, printed in Carte, Life of Onnotul,
vol. iii. p. 362, No. 347 ; the second converts the tenure in capite to
tenure in socage for the undertakers, servitors, and natives, in the
five escheated counties of Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Donegal,
and Cavan ; the third (which is in parts illegible) limits the
benefit of the Act to such as have been obedient since Octo-
ber 23, 1641 to the autlioriti<^s established by his Majesty in
Ireland, and to such as shall be received into grace and favour ;
the fourth empowers the Lord Lieutenant to receive into grace
and favour such persons and towns corporate as shall be deemed
fit objects of his Majesty's mercy, and enacts that thereupon they
shall be adjudged to be in possession of all lands, etc. in such
manner as they enjoyed them on the 20th of October 1641, and
shall be restored to their bloods and be in the same condition as
on that day. Copy. [N. XXL, 15.]
John Davies.
1645, April 23. — Propositions for the supply of the Scotch Army in
Ireland. (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 120. [N. XXL, 14.]
Sir Samukl Luke to William Lentiiall.
1645, April 28. Newport. — The time appointed by the Ordinance
for calling up the members now expiring, before leaving the place I Avill
acquaint you with its condition. I desire that "you will take some
care for providing some money for fortifying, soldiers, and work-
men, not knowing what effects necessity and change of a governor may
work amongst them. You have here 1,100 foot and 250 horse belonging
to the garrison, which if I am not deceived have been raised and paid
with so little a charge that none of the counties will hava cause to
complain when their Committees have been here and taken their account.
I confess the keeping in of my Lieutenant-Colonel, who is their
countryman, will be a great means to keep them together, but without
money tliey cannot long subsist." Seal. [N. IV., 3.]
Albert Joachibii, Ambassador of the States-General, to
William Lentiiall.
1645, May 1-11. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, w\\U the letter to the
Speaker of the House of Lords which is printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 345.; In French. Signed. [N. XVIIL, 104.]
The Same to the Parliament.
1645, May 2-1 2. — In French, with English tTaus]atiou. — (The Inst
printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 351.) [N. XVII 1., 103.] A dupli-
cate signed is N. XVIIL, 105.
The Parliament to the Earl of Leven.
1645, May 3. — Desiring him to advance southward. (Printed in
Lords' Journah, vii. 350.) Draft. [N. XIL, 103.]
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CiiAKi.K^i, Diike of Loiraiiie, to tlu- IIoi.sK oi- Commons.
1()45, May 4. IJrussels. — l'roini.siii;f that siny future st;:ent lu- may
send will not l>e un Enj^lisliuuin. jiud askiiiji; that wliih; his present
resilient Forteac^ui; eoutinues he may enjoy the privileges of his position.
\n French. Signed. [N. X, 3t.]
The House of Commons.
1645, May 7. — Order printed last in Commons' Journals, iv. l.'i.'j.
[N. XXII., 21.]
The Committee of Lords and Commons fou the safety of the
Associated Western Coi'nties.
1645, May 8. — (Report, identical with the resolution passed thereon
Avhich is printed in Commons'' Journals, iv. 136.) [X". XIV., 51.]
List of the Officers and Soldih-rs exchanged from Bristol, and now
in London.
1645, May 9.— [N. XIV., 50.]
The Committee of Lords and Commons for the King's Children.
1645, Mav 12. — Report advising that a list of the servants to be
retained and of those to be discharged be presented to the House,
stating that the expense, including 3,000/. to the Earl of Northumber-
land, is estimated at 13,000/., and suggesting how it should be raised,
and recommending that the Countess of Dorset's allowance should com-
mence from last Michaelmas. [X. XIV., 52.]
The Prince of Wales to the Officer in command in the absence
OF Lord Hopton.
1645, May 12. Bristol. — Whereas upon the late inroad of the enemy
into this county we appointed for the present all the marching forces
to be under the command of Lord Goring and recalled Lord Hopton
— being one of our Council — to attend us and his charge of Governor
of this city, we order you to apply for orders to Lord Goring. Counier-
sigued " Richard Faushawe." Sign Manual. [X. I., 25.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, May 13. — Paper. (The purport appears irom the reference
in Commons' Journals, iv. 140.) Signed '^ Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX.,
104.]
Captain William Tynte to the Committee of both Kixgdoms.
1G45, May 14. — Petition Stating his services and losses in the war
in Munster, and praying that he may receive the two mouths' pay as
Captain ordered in October last.
And
Colonel William Herbert to the Same.
Same date. — Petition praying that his Commission from the Earl of
Essex to raise 1,500 men in South Wales may be renewed, offering that
if he may have 1,000/. imprested to him with leave to beat his drums
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within the line of communication to raise 200 vohmteers and equip and
transport them to Pembroke, and offering that if the 1,000/. cannot be
imprested to advance it on repayment at six months with interest being
secured on the Excise.
Anil
The Committee of botu Kingdoms to the House of Commons.
Same date. — Reporting the last two petitions which they recommend
should be granted, except as regards part of the first, recommending
that Sir John Henderson, who is in very great distress, should be
allowed to send his servant to Holland for maintenance, and advising
that the Committee for the Armv should sit daily. [N. XXII., 75,
76, 77.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, May 15. — Paper, desiring payment of the arrears of the Scotch
reduced oiRcers. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 115.) Signed " Jo.
Cheislie." [N. XIX., 105.]
Colonel Edavard Massie to William Lenthall.
[1615, before ISIay 16.] — (See Commons' Journals, iv. 145.) I refer
you to the bearer for the state of our business here, and the particulars
of our late success in the Forest (of Dean). I under;5tand there is a
petition to be presented against me by the Committee of Gloucester. T
desire the enlargement of Captain Browne. Seal. [N". V., 107.]
The Prince op Wales to George Lord Goring.
1645, May 16. — Enclosing letter that he may furnish, if proper,
such furtherance to the proposals therein as he can spare from the
forces under his command. Counter- signed " Richard Faushawe."
Sign Manual. [N. I., 27.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, May 17. — Report on the question whether a seizure of goods
entered for Spain, but shipped on a vessel cleared for Holland was
lawful. [N. XIV., 54.]
The Earl of Calander to the Scotch Commissioners in London.
1645, May 18. — (The substance of the first part appears from the
paragraph of the Scotch Paper printed in Lords' Journtth, vii. 391,
second column, beginning, " This letter coming to the Earl of Levcn."
It continues thus) : " We should be forced to march upon his rear, and
have little or no entertainment for our army, since all the provisions
of the country would be eaten or destroyed by the enemy. If we should
abandon Yorkshire and go into Lancashire this county would lay oi)en
to the enemy, and in all probability the City of York would be lost,
besides many other inconveniences. If we stay here the King is left
at liberty to go into Lancashire, where he may increase his army to a
very great number by reason of the many disaffected persons in that
county. We have offered to my Lord Fairfax to go into Lancashire,
if his Lordship with his own force?, the assistance of the 2,500 horse
and dragoons from the south, and the rest of the English forces from
Derbyshire and those parts would undertake the defence of this county,
or if his Lordship with those forces would secure Lancashire we ofi'ered
to defenil this coiiiity. But his Lordsliip dpclfircs lie can do noilhcr.
It is iilto^rctlicM- iin|»ossil)lc for us to defend both being a, line of uhove
SO miles, the ways ;iiid passages .also between those counties being such
as the forees in the one county cunnot without grcitt (lilUcully ami
marching a long way about give usisistancc to the other, and the King
left at lib*!rty to march into the one or the other, as Ik; shall see his
best advaniage. The King's speedy march northward will, in all
probability, hinder the coming up of unmy of those forces <lesigned for
our assistance, and for ought we can learn of Sir William Bn-reton's
purpose we shall have little or no assistance I'rom his forces. He con-
ceives it will b<! necessary to put all his foot into their garrisons, other-
wise" they "will be lost. And it seems he intends aho to detain not
only his own, but my Lord Fairfax's horse for the defenc*- of the
garrisons and counties where he is. Howsoever upon certain intelli-
gence which way the enemy bends his course, we shall take the best
ways and means in our power for opposing them. But we humbly
conceive we needed not to have been put to so many difficulties and to
bear so great a burthen of the war, when the Parliament have a strong
army in the South, which might have followed the King on the rear,
and we being before him by God's blessing might make an end of the
war. And we also think, Avhen a puissant enemy is ranging through
the kingdom acquiring strength and subduing whole eountie-, that it is
not reasonable to employ armies for the leducing of towns and lieing
down before strengths, but that it were much better for the security of
the kingdoms and putting an end to our troubles to pursue the enemy
in the field." (See Lords' Journals, vii. 386.) Cojjt/. [N. XIL,
1(11.]
[GrEORGE LORD DiGBy] tO [GkORGE LoRD GoRING.]
[1645], May 19. Newport.—" The bearer is despatched so suddenly
and I have Avritten ... so largely to the Prince's Council and in
private to Lord Culpeper . . . that I have only time to tell your
Lordship that the orders which you will herewithal receive from Prince
Kupert to march jn-esently with all the strength you can make to
Marred Harborugh (sic Market Harborough) in Leicestershire are
dynt (sic? sent) you by the unanimous advice of all here as a thing
most absolutely necessary to our preservation, the Rebels setting up
their whole rest upon encountering and distressing this army, where the
King's person is, as will appear to you by their particular forces drawn
this way whereof I have given an account in my letter to the Prince's
Council. If their aims had been at the West all things had been laid
aside to succour you and now vice versa you must do the like. Fur
God's sake use diligence and come as strong as you can. In my con-
science it will be the last blow in the business. Bring with you what
powder and match you can possibly, and it is necessary that your design
be kept very secret, and that it may be understood that it is for Surrey
and Sussex."
And
[Prince Rupert] to [George Lord Goring.]
Same date and place. "I shall desire your Lordship to march im-
mediately with all the horse and foot your Lordship can possibly can
(sic) leaving a convenient and competent number wiihin foy {sic) the
garrisons the[re]. I shall expect by your Lord.-hip at least 3,500
etiectual horse, and all the foot as well Grenvil's as your own not
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staying for tlie new levies, I shall desire your Lordship to bring with
you the lerche (sic) my train and all the powder anri match you possibly
can. It is conceived the best way to direct your course to Harborough
in Leicestershire, and you will do the least hurt to our quarters about
Oxford and near Northampton, but I refer the election to you."
Postscript. — " The reasons your Lordships will fully [understand] by
the Lord Digby." Copies. (The originals probably wholly or partly
in cipher, hence the mistakes.) [N. XII., 77.]
DoM Antonio de Sousa, Portuguese Ambassador, to the House of
Commons.
1645, May 21. — My master has received a letter in the name of the
Parliament of England, but it having been delivered by a private person,
he cannot be sure from whom it is, and cannot give a suitable answer.
He therefore commands me to say that the person mentioned in the
said letter, who had already left Portugal when the letter arrived, had
gone there for objects different from those alleged in the said letter.
He has also ordered me to request the two Houses, that, should any-
thing else require to be represented for the good of the two Crowns, to
avoid similar doubts which might cause delay, they would represent it
through myself, assuring themselves that his Majesty will endeavour
not only lo preserve the good understanding between the two Crowns
but also to give satisfaction to the Parliament, without prejudice never-
theless to his Britannic Majesty, with the affection which is natural
between the two nations. For my part I shall certainly proceed with
the sincerity I ought and the neutrality I profess. In French. Signed.
[N. XVIL, 89.]
The Committee for the Eastern Association.
1645, May 21. — Resolutions. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 149.)
[N. XIV., 53.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, May 23. — Paper stating that they had not had time to prepare
an answer concerning the advance of the Scotch Army, but would do
so to-morrow; and asking that the business might be deferred till then.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 153.) Signed "Jo. Clieislie." [N.
XIX., 106.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, May 24. — (Paper printed in Lords' Journals, \n. 390.) Signed
« Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 107.]
Colonel Edwaed Massie to William Lenthall.
[lG4o. May 27.] Evoshalme. — Evesham " we yesterday morning
assaulted by storm and took in, when we took the Governor, Colonel
Pobert Legge, Colonel Foster, Lieutenant-Colonel Bellingam, Major
Travillian, 13 captains, 16 lieutenants, with other ofhcers and soldiers
to the number of about 545. Of ours was only slain about 7 or 8
and of the enemy about 12. The assault was hot and the defence not
to be disparaged.'' I desire that the Government of this place be
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settled by Parliamont with all speed, to enable me to march to the
Wi^st, when^ i*Hilianii!i)l has commanded nie, and also that there may be
taken further settlement of Gloucester. Seal. [N. V., 101).]
The Prince op Wales to George Loud G<jking.
1645, May 29. Bath. — Desiring him in exchange for oOO fixt mus-
kets lately sent from Bristol to his army to n-tiirn tho like Jiumber of
unlixt. Countersigned " Richard Fanshawe." Si(jn Manual. [N. I.,
26.]
Luke Nurse, Mayor, to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Com-
mon Council of the City of London,
1645, May 29. Gloucester, — (The substance is in Commons' Jour-
nals, iv. 168,) [N. IV., 4.]
The Parliament to Several Counties.
1645, May 31. — Desiring them to make provision for the Scotch
army on their march, (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 404.) Draft.
[X. XII., 105.]
Sir Thomas Widdrington.
1645, June 3. — Report concerning the stay of the Hopewell. (See
Commons^ Journals, iv. 160.) [N. XIV., 55.]
The Parliament to the Committee of Essex.
1645, June 5. — About raising men for Sir Thomas Fairfax's army.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 414.) Draft. [X. XII,, 106,]
The House of Commons.
1645, June 6. — Order concerning Lord Inchiquin's letters. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, iv. 160.) [X. XXL, 17.]
The Parliament to the Committee with the Scotch Army and to
the Earl of Leven.
1645, June 7. — Desiring that the army might march Southward.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 419.) Draft. [X. XII., 107.]
The Common Council of the City of London.
1645, June 7. — Order to their Committee to attend the House of
Commons, and deliver and support the letter and information concern-
ing Gloucester. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 168.) [X. IV,, 5.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, June 7. — Paper. In reply to the order of the House of Com-
mons of the 6th we answer that besides writing with an express we have
lately sent two of our number earnestly to desire 1 he speedy advance of
the army Southward, and leave to the wisdom of Parliament or their
committee to consider what further invitation and encourage tiunit they
will be pleased from themselves to send to the army for the hastening
of their march, Copi/. [N. XIX., 109.]
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The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, June 10. — Report desiring that 1,000/. be appointed for the
garrison of Northampton, that the public stores of arms and ammuni-
tion may be refilled in order that the Committee may be able to supply
the demands of several places, and reporting the particulars concerning
the garrison of Windsor resolved at the Committee on May 13, and the
information given by Mr. Salway and Mr. Greensraith. [N. XIV., 56.]
Considei-ations concerning the Province of Munster.
1645, June 10. — Stating the condition of the Province, and suggesting
that the ibot there be raised from 1,500 to 3,000 and the horse from 300
to 600 or 700. (Probably the report of the Committee of Adventures
mentioned in the next.) [N. XXI., 16.]
Vote.
1645, June 10. — Appointing a Select Committee of both Houses to
consider propositions for the relief of Munster and the rest of Ireland
and to report to each House. [N. XXI., 17.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, June 12. — Order reporting concerning the negotiations for
delivering up the enemy's forts, &c. Ajinexed :
i. Paper given in by Lord Wariston with the Lord Chancellor
of Scotland's Declaration. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii.
428, 429.)
ii. Orders of the Committee, dated April 12th, May 6th and 7th,
concerning the sub-coramittee appointed to carry on such
negotiations. [N. XIX., 110, 111.]
Desires of the Scotch Officers.
[1645, June 12 (?).] — (See Lords' Journals, vii. 430; Commons'
Journals, iv. 174.)
That they may have immediately paid them for their present neces-
sities and for their despatch to the Scotch army the fifth part of their
arrears according to a late order of the House of Commons to that
effect.
That they may have the public faith for the remainder.
That they may have a present and positive answer from this honour-
able Committee, an absolute denial being better than a delay. Signed
by about 130, among whom General Middleton, Major-General Crauford,
Colonel Wemyss, Generals Holburne and Von Driischke are the most
notable. [N. XIX., 6.]
The Prince of Wales to George Lord Goring.
1645, June 15. Barnstaple. — During our late stay at Dunster Castle
we received many great complaints from the inhabitants of those parts
of the insolencies and injuries they undergo by officers and soldiers
Avho pretend to be under your Lordsliip's command, the sum and
grounds whereof we send you enclosed, and wo oarnestly recommend
the redress thereof to your Lordship, presuming that your Lordship
having informed us of your prohibiting the levying any money by your
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Holtlifis in tlijit country — as indeod tho condition tliereof roquircs — will
tukc siicii course tluit the poor ixioplc, who pay their contribution, assist
that army with ])r()vision, and do all other duties very cheerfully, may
not he discouni^^ed by such usjigc. Ami we desire your Lordship to
direct some examination to be taken what prisoners remain in the hands
of any of your soldiers taken from their houses for no reason but to
compel them to redeem themselves for money, all whom we doubt not
but your Lordship will cause speedily to be set at liberty. Counter-
signed " Richard Fanshawe." Sign Manual. [N. I., 28.]
Particulars.
1645, June 16. — Of several sums of money paid by the contracted
Farmers into the Exchequer, and upon assignments by tallies to several
men. [N. XIV., 57.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1G45, June 17. — Paper. (Printed in State Papers, Domestic^
p. 596, last entry.) Annexed are the Particulars therein referred to,
namely : —
To call for Blr. Lisle's report.
To pass the Ordinance for raising a month's pay for the Scotch
army.
The Piousei? declaring that the Ordinance for billeting the Scotch
army extends to the forces left in garrisons and before Carlisle,
as well as to the Army marching Southward. That the Scotch
officers be speedily dispatched, and the reports from the Com-
mittee of both kingdoms concerning Lieutenant-General Middle-
ton be called for, and a letter from the Commissioners to Mr.
Tait.
That if the Houses think fit a letter be written to the Parlia-
ment of Scotland to be sent with the Lord Chancellor.
That the Houses will be pleased to appoint Commissioners to reside
with the Scotch Army according to the Treaty. (See Commons'
Journals, iv, 178.) In Sir John Cheislie's hand. Endorsed
" for Mr. Wallop." [N. XIX., 112.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
1645, June 17. — Humble Petition and Request that, whereas there
are many other scandalous sins besides the seven mentioned (see votes
of April 17th) that do justly deserve abstention from the Sacrament,
the Ordinance may be so drawn up that the Ministry and Elders may
be sufficiently enabled to keep all such as are justly and notoriously
scandalous from partaking. Enclosed :
A List of Instances of other Scandalous Sins. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 176.) [N. XXIL, 22.]
The Committee of Cumberland.
[1645, June 20 (?).]— Paper bringing charges against certain of the
Scotch army of outrage and extortion. (See Commons' Journals, iv.
180.) Fart illegible. [N. XX., 209.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, June 20. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 442.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." FN. XIX., 113.]
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Mr. Lisle's Report concerning the Coal Tra.de.
1645, June 20. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 174.) [N.
XIV., 58.]
The Earl of Leven, the Earl of Calander, and A. Hamilton
to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, June 21. Nottingham. — "The continuance of a firme union
and good correspondence between the kingdomes, is so much in our
thoughts and wishes, as that without it wee can exjiect no better then
the weakning, yea undoeing of this Common Cause, and the strenthniug
of the common enemyes. And although there be neither few nor small
occasions of discouragements from the misrepresentation of our actions,
and misapprehension of our intentions, from the coolling if not changing
of that affection formerly exprest, both towards ourselves and toward
divers of our countreymen, who have deserved weell for their abilities
and faithfulnes in the publique, and from the usage, and entertainment
of this army which is neither according to that which other armyes in
this kingdome do receave nor according to the treaty between the
kingdomes, nor at all certain, suc'i as can avoyde the hatred and dis-
content of the people whose affections and goodwill wee desire to carry
along with us : Yet notwithstanding all these and the like discourage-
ments, our actions have been, are, and shall be reall testimonies of our
constant resolution to persue actively the ends exprest in the Covenant,
and to adventure oui'selves and whatsoever is dearest to us in this cause.
And that as wee had great reason to march into Westmoreland in
regard of the intelligence both tlien and since confirmed to us, so wee
have been as ready and willing to come southward, as wee were desyred
by the honourable houses of parliament and by your Lordships. And
wee have marched with more speed, and lesse interruption then is usuall
in such cases, yea our march had been more speedy, if wee had not
been stayed in some places for want of draughts and provisions. And
now wee are with the assistance of God Almighty, to undertake any
action which may be fittest for the cause and safety of lioth kingdomes.
But if — which God forbid — for want of the conjunction, and assistance
promised, or for want of necessary provisions, the public worke be
retarded or disappointed, wee shall be blameles. And therefore wee
doe recommend to your Lordships' most serious deliberation that some
more etFectuall and speedy course be taken for necessary provisions to
this army, that both officers and souldiers may have in an orderly and
constant way not onely a part of their pay in victualls, but also money
for their other necessary uses, and in case of our conjunction with any
other forces of the kingdome, that then the provisions of this army be
no worse then of those other forces. Which things, as they are just ia
themselves, so they are the rather decyred, that this army may not be
burthen.some, nor hatefull to the countyes where wee come, and that
wee may not be redacted to the unhappy necessity of not punishing
strictly wrongs and disorders, which as wee have not only forbidden
by the strictest edicts but have exem})larly and .severely i)unished, so
shall wee ever be ready upon complaint, and proof (if the same either
to punish the same by death, or other condigne pmiisluneut according
to the quality of the offence. Wee further entreat and ex[)ect, that this
warr might be managed according to the treaty by the committee of
both kingdomes upon the place, and for that end, that a Quorum of the
commissioners from the honourable houses of parliament may be con-
stantly with this army. And that your Lordships may entertain chari-
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tabic tlioiif^lils of our iirocee^liii^s, oonfulfnt, that according to tlie
knowledge which CJod liutli geveii us in the matters of our profession,
wee shall improve all opportunityes to the best advantage. Wee shall
not need to put your Lordships in remembrance how necessary it is
that before the armycs of either or both kingdomes undertake beseiging
of any toun, they first endeavour a totall dissipation of all the forces
which the enemy lies in the feilds, and so much the rather because by
the blessing of God that dissijiation shall be more easy if the arm;yes of
both kingdomes be continually aiding and assisting each one to other,
and that each act their part and attend the enemys motions. What
wee have written to your Lordships wee desire it may be made knowen
to both houses of parliament and above all, that your Lordships would
with all earnestness presse the expediting of the reformation of religion
and uniformity in church government, together with the speedy pro-
secuting and ending of this warr, that wee may returne home with the
comfort of religion and peace settled." Signed. [N. IV., 6.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms to the Parliament.
1645, June 21. — Stating that the particulars being unknown to them
they can deliver no opinion thereon. [N. XXL, 21.]
The Earl of Leven to the Scotch Commissioners.
1645, June 22. Nottingham. — Desiring to be acquainted with the
resolutions of the Parliament concerning his army's next undei-takings,
and that the 10,000Z. for the army be sent down all at once and not
divided, for the convoying whereof there shall be a way appointed
before it can be at Northampton. Copy. [N. XII., 61.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, June 22. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Jornnuds, vii. 450.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 114.]
The Prince of Wales to George Lord Goring.
1645, June 23. Barnstaple. — We send herewith Sir Richard Green-
vile, that by his presence the soldiers under his command may be more
easily gathered up and kept together. We have directed him to receive
orders from you and if you think it convenient he should make some
quarter in Dorsetshire, we presume you will assist him with such horse
and foot as may be necessary. We are of opinion that if you assign
him those foot that were brought by him to Taunton it will be your
best means to draw together all those who have left their colours. We
have likewise sent directions to the Committees of Cornwall and Devon
to take speedy and effectual course whereby both those ^^•ho have for-
saken their colours and those who are to be levied according to the
agreement be immediately sent you that that great work may be
finished before the rebels can draw any forces for their relief. Counter-
signed " Richard Fanshawe." Sign Mamial. Seal. [N. I., 29.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, June 24. — Papers. (Printed in Lords* Jottrnals, vii. 453.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 115.]
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The Scotch CojunssiONERS.
1645, June 26. — Papers, (Printed in Lords' Jonrnals, vii, 465.)
Signed « Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 116.]
The Members of both Houses who are members of the Committee
OF both Kingdoms.
1645, June 26. — Report concerning the Scotch putting a garrison in
Carlisle, made in pursuance of the order of .June 24. (See Commons^
Journals, iv. 184). [N. XIV., 59.]
Impeachment of the Earl of Stamford, Henry Pol ton, and Matthew
Patsall, their answers, and the Replication thereto of the House
OF Commons.
1645, -June 28, July 21. — (Printed (except the Replication) in Lords'
Journals, vii. 462, 502.) [N. XIV., 64, 63, 62, 61.]
Lord Savile to Mr. Gorden.
1645, July 2. The Tower. — Enclosing a paper accusing Mr. White-
locke and Mr. HoUis. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 194, and Whitelocke,
Memorials, p. 154.) [N. XIV., 65, 60.]
George [Lord] Digby to George Lord Goring.
1645, July 4. Ragland Castle. — "I have received your Lordship's
letter by Stephens — which he says was delivered him on Tuesday —
but being without a date we cannot so clearly understand where
and when the enemy was in such and such places. As for your
Lordship's resolutions his Majesty doth approve of them, so far as
we at this distance can judge, but his Majesty doth not intend to
interpose from hence any directions, but leaves it to you and to Prince
Rupert, who we believe hath been with you ere this, to resolve and
agree upon what you shall think best and accordingly to give direc-
tions imto 224 : 123 : 2 : 37 : 457 : u8 : 9 : and 3 : 7 : kS : klO : g2 : f6 :
239 : 312 : 502 : and 501 : His Highness will also have acquainted you
with the resolutions taken at Barnstaple by the unanimous opinion of the
Prince's Council there, in pursuance of which, that no time might be
lost, orders were sent over to be instantly dispersed, in case the king
approved of the resolution ; which his Majesty doing entirely the orders
were issued, and 56 : 362 : 228 : are by this time drawing towards 490
188 : 457 : 9 : 73 : 11 : 22 : 60: 31 : s : 61 : 186 : 362 : 185 : 478 : .362 : 287
18 : 96 : 236 : 67 : 17 : 95 : o3 : 33 : 87 : c6 : 23 : 69 : 340 : dlO : c9
o:69: 83: Il:g2:k4: 79: h6 : nlO: 93 : g7 : 14 : 15 : 11 : dlO : 8
31 : h9 : 4 : 36 : and k6 : h3 : 44 : c6 : 6 : 91 : o3 : Besides that cl : k5
281 : o : 74 : 8 : q8 : especially 459 : 124 : 6 : 23 : 24 : y4 : m3 : 12 : 67
d6 : c9 : d9 : 11 : 5 : 27 : k3 : e3 : 48 : f 6 : 362 : 3 : 23 : e7 : 312 : so that of
necessity the use which is to be made of 457 : 185 : c4 : 48 : 67 : 71 ;
u8 : 9 : and 3 : 8 : k8 : klO : g2 : 361 : 439 : according as you shall
direct. His Majesty is very well pleased to find himself .so confirmed
by the unanimous advice of Prince Rupert and the Prince of ^\'ales'
Council in that resolution which upon your advice he had before taken
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f6 : 75 : e2 : 9 : 11 : liCA : 1 1 : 511 : cl : hi : 8 : k5 : 9: wliidi will be no
lonfjcr (Icferrcd than till such time as he hear again fiona Prince Kuj)ert.
In your preceding letter — which was llie wolconiest that ever I re-
ceived from you — you insist upon a particular concerning Sir llichard
Greneville's commission of Field Marshal, a thing which I never hail any
knowledge of till youi- letter. But since, having informed myself of
my Lord Culpeper, I find that that commission of Sir Kichanl Gren-
ville's concerns not my Lord Wentworth nor you at all, it being
merely titnljir as to your Association and he is with you in the army
quite in Jinother capacity. It is true that when the command of th(;
army under Prince Ru])ert and of (he Association yet in my Lord
Hopton shall be united in your person, as is intended, then possibly
there may somewhat come in controversy how that commission of Sir
Richard Greneville's shall stand in order to both your capacities. As for
any difference in point of command between my Lord Wentworth and
Sir Richard Greneville in your present army — if any difference there
be — that will be wholly in Prince Rupert's judgment and power to
determine, being improper for the King to interpose in . . Signature
torn off at end, but added to address. Seal. [N. IV., 7.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1645, July 6. Crookhorne (Crewkornc). — Concerning the Clubmen
I enclose copies of their petitions, directions and letter delivered to me
by Mr. Holies and others and my answer. "I believe I shall have
occasion very suddenly to write more concerning this business, if such
an appearance be made upon a warrant lately issued out as is expected.
Our friends at Taunton — the Lord be praised — are now at liberty ; the
enemy drew off upon the approach of the army, before we got to
Beaminster, and is marched to Somerton, and part of their army towards
Bath and Wells. They brake down the bridge, which binders our
falling on their rear. There is a strong party of horse and dragoons
attends their motion." (See Cofmnons' Journals, iv. 292.) Sic/nature
torn off. Seal. [N. IV., 8.] Enclosed:
i. Petition to Sir Thomas Fairfax for passes for the delegates the
Clubmen desired to send to the King and Parliament respec-
tively. Subjoined are the delegates' names which are printed
in Rush worth, iv. 1. 52. Copy. [N. IV., 9.]
ii. Sir Thomas Fairfax's Answer dated July 4th at Dorchester.
(Printed in Rushworth, iv. L 5.3.) Copy, but signed by Sir
Thomas Fairfax. [X. IV., 10.]
Ordinance.
1645. July 11. — Giving instructions to their Commissioners to
Scotland. Draft with alterations. (Printed iu its ultimate form in
Lords' Journals, vii. 514.) [N. XIX., 117.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners to Scotland.
1645, July 12. — Instructions. {Draft of part as sent from the
Lords' that day, allowing that on the removal of the Scotch garrison
from Carlisle and its replacement by an English one and the removals
of the garrisons of Warkworth, Hartlepool, Stockton and Thirlwall
Castles that a Scotch garrison should be continued in Newcastle for
twelve months. This Avas not agreed to by the Commons. See Lords'
Journals f vii. 515.) [N. XX., 63a.]
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The Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland.
1G45, July 12. — Letter of Credence for their Commissioners. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, vii. 494.) Draft. [N. XII., 110.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, July 12. — "We have very frequently represented . . to
the . . Houses the hard condition of the Scotcli army through
want of necessary maintenance. Money ia not given them Avhereby the
country might be invited willingly to furnish them provisions and the
endeavours of the Committees of the several Counties to bring them in
without money . . . hath proved altogether iueifectual . . .
and prejudices do inevitably follow, whereby the Army cannot encamp
in the fields, but is forced to quarter at large in the villages, which
subjects the Army to danger and the country people to those incon-
veniences from the soldier that otherwise might be avoided, and
thereby makes the people everywhere look upon them not as Brethren
to assist them, but enemies to take from them, while others pay for
what they take. Two days of three are spent in procuring victuals
for the Army whereas, being provided, they might proceed in a con-
tinned march, and when they shall come nearer the enemy will un-
doubtedly be reduced to greater extremities. The soldier is discontented,
the country people disaffected, the public service disappointed, and the
inconveniences every day so many, that the Army apprehends that
either their condition is not rightly represented by us, or not believed
by the Houses. We therefore earnestly desire that some effectual
course may be taken for enabling them to perform the service that is
expected from them, which in all probability must be in providing con-
stantly money for the officers, and part money part provision for the
common soldier. And that in the mean time power be granted for
assessing the enemies' country, and places adjacent, till ... a more
regular and constant way of their maintenance be settled by the wisdom
of the Parliament, without which we cannot see for the present how
the war can be vigorously carried on in those parts, Avilhout being in-
terrupted therein by daily wants before they be well begun. We
desire also that the Houses . . . return an answer to the particulars
presented the 4th . . . concerning that army and make known to
them . . . their desires concerning their future undertakings, and
that a Committee may be speedily sent to reside there, who at least
may witness to the Parliament on the one hand the truth of this their
hard condition from day to day notwithstanding ihe Treaty for their
monthly maintenance, which is as obligatory and should be as effectual
to them as any particular Ordinance is to any others, and on the other
part the willingness and readiness of that army for the public service,
if they were in any measure enabled and furnished with necessaries,
while others are fully paid."
We enclose an extract of a letter received yesterday, (See Commons'
Journals, iv, 205). Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XII., 109.]
Enclosed :
The Earl of Leven and the Committee with the Army to the
Scotch Commissioners.
J 645, July 8. Alcester. — We wrote to you from Birmingham the
daily increasing hard condition of our Army. We desired from
the Committee of Warwick and Coventry a constant way of
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entortftiiiment, and in tlio mean time throe days provision for
marching' aud .some money for officers under a Caj)tain, but they
have not done anythinj^ aceonlin^ly. We are now" here,
" where we came yesterniglit a long march, and sucli we should
make till we came where we might do service, liiit now we
must stop here for Avant of provisions, for at the writing liereof
the Avhole foot wants altogetJier officer and soldier alike, there
being nothing to give the soldier and the oflicer having no
money to buy anything. We think ourselves ill-used : we are
called to march, inarch, that a plentiful country is still l)efore us,
where nothing will be wanting to us, but we find nothing by the
way but solitude — pleasant places indeed for grass and trees, but
no other refreshment, the country people looking upon us as
enemies to take from them without paying for it, as others do,
and so eschewing to bring in any provision, all which have been
endured hithcM'till with admirable patience by the poor soldier.
We can hardly believe that you represent what we write, or that
yon are believed in what you represent. Certainly neither ye nor
we will be long able to feed the pinching belly of this Army
with words, and to starve them with fair promises. They
desire that Articles might be kept unto them, and that they may
not be destroyed for their desire to save others .... We are
now in the Shire we were desired to march to within a little
distance of Worcester . . . "We shall be ashamed to be so
nigh the enemy and do nothing worthy of the Army and yet we
cannot contrary to the rules of reason and war, which require
much order and great foresight, engage in any action from which
we may be hindered or forced to leave from want of necessaries.
We have so often given warning hereof that if it be not
effectually and timeously remedied we cannot but apprehend
— either in design or in consequence — the disableing and dis-
crediting of this Army . . . Therefore represent fully and
freely to the Houses of Parliament " [what is represented in the
Commissioners' Paper above].
Postscript. — " Of the addition of forces promised . . we have
not as yet seen any except two troops, as may appear by Sir
John Cell's letter, and therefore desire you to use the greater
diligence for procuring some part of our arrears to raise 1,000
horse to be constantly with us, seeing the enemies' strength is in
horse. Necessity makes us so plain ..."
Extract. [N. XII., 108.]
Informations and Examinations of Lord Savile and others, reported.
1645, July 17. — Concerning the charges made by him against Mr.
HoUis and Mr. Whitelocke. (Apparently these are the notes taken
down at the time, being hurriedly written with many abbreviations.)
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 211, Whitelocke, Memorials, pp. 155,
161.) [N. XIV., 66, 67.]
The House of Commons.
1645, July 18. — Instructions to the Committee to reside with the
Scotch Army.
They are to do their utmost towards the vigourous prosecution of the
enemy and the preserving a good correspondency between the two
kngdoms.
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They are to acquaint the Scots " with the ^eat straits we are in for
want of money and that whatsoever failing of payments . . . have
been from hence have not proceeded from any want of affection or
intention to make good our engagements," and that a weekly assessment
is now made for the maintenance of their army.
They are authorised to issue warrants for furnishing provisions to
the counties where jthe army shall mai'ch, and to appoint sub-committees
to assist them therein, account if possible to be taken of all such pro-
visions that they may be charged on the pay of the Scotch army, and
also to recruit horses for the army to replace those lost.
They are to take care that no protection be granted to any Delinquent,
and the ordinances be put in execution against them.
They are to keep both Houses informed of their proceedings and
observe any directions from both of them.
They are empowered, calling to their assistance the Committees of
the Counties where such are appointed by the Parliament, to cause
200Z. per dietti in money and provisions to be furnish(;d for the infantry
of the army to be accounted as part of the 31,000^. per month.
The Lords' concurrence to be desired. (See Lords' Journals, vii.
500.) [N. XIX., 118.]
John Davies.
[1645, Jidy 21.] — Offering on certain terms to send money and goods
to the value of 10,000/. to Munster within six days. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 222.) Signed. [N". XXI., 19.]
Sir Thomas Faiefax to [Edmund Windham, Governor of
Bridgewater.]
[1645], July 22. — Offering to allow the women and children in the
town to leave it up to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. (See Eushworth, iv.
1. 58.) Signed. [N. III., 20.]
Eighth Article of the Ordinance.
1645, July 28.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 515.) [K XIX.,
108.]
Papers concerning Michael Crake.
1645, July 29. Read on that day. — (See Commons' Journals, iv.
224), being the order of September 14, 1642, (See Commons' Journals,
ii. 766) and letters from the Commissioners of the Parliament with the
Scotch army and the Earl of Leven, dated April 22nd and 25th 1645, to
the Mayor and Corporation of Sunderland, and to George Lilburue
respectively. [N. XIV., 68.]
The Humble Petition of the Assembly of Divines.
1645, August 1. — Again urging the exclusion of scandalous persons
from the Sacrament. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 226.) [N. XXII.,
23.]
John Lowry, Mayor and Member for Cambridge, to William
Lenthall.
1645, August 1. Cambridge. — Giving an account of what had been
done in compliance with the order of the House for the speedy sending
in of the proportion of horse assigned upon the County of Cambridge to
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bo employed fit Grantham and likewise for our county's brinp'ng in
their recruits uiid olil levies and also the moneys assessed upon our
county for that worthy and successful commander Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Seal. [N. IV., 11.]
Robert Chaulton, IIuMi'nuEY Mackwoktii, Koukut Cmvk, and
others, to William Lenthall.
1615, August 2. Shrewsl)ury. — " We long since having occa,sion to
send forth a party towards Bridgcnorth took prisoner one Sir Thomas
Whitraore, who is able to afford a good ransom . . . We have by small
means so far prospered that the county is settled in such a condition,
especially on the Welsh side the river that no small force of the enemy
can hurt us, the country now in those parts unanimously joining with
us. There only remains some garrisons of the enemies, which we doubt
not . . . I'Ut will in short time be reduced, but in regard this county
liath lain lonn^ under the burthen of contribution on both sides and so
much suffered by plundering and other hindrances it is so impoverished
that we fail much of the weekly subsistence we expect for ourselves,"
besides our other great engagements and we therefore ask that Sir
Thomas Whitmore's ransom may be granted us towards meeting them.
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 12.]
Colonel Martin Pyndar, Harcourt Leighton, and Thomas
Herbert, to William Lenthall.
1645, August 2. Bridgwater. — " We have been longe silent by
reason of the multiplicity of business in these parts especially in this
towne of Bridgwater where the nobleness of the Generall for the preser-
vation of the place hath begott us much trouble — which wee forethinke
not — in labouringe both to sattisfie the expectation of the soldyer and
continue the townsman in his propriety. The rumor of riches here
whorded up will fill your expectations with large returnesof our labours
wherein wee have as the answere of a good conscience, soe the publique
testimony of the country to certify you that in the first place the enemy
himself seeino-e to what he was reduced broke up all truukes cabinetts
and considerable places even in the time of parlie and tooke there all
portable treasure which our poore honest soldyers let passe without
riflino-e, beinge accordinge to the Article ; in the second place our owne
soldyers notwithstandinge all the care wee could take beinge in number
thousands to unity of us, over-maistered us, and soe made up theyr
mouthes, who notwithstandinge will clamour for a share a\ ith the
honestest of them that did nothinge ; thirdly the numbers of persons
upon oath attestinge both theyr propriety and necessity of securinge
theyr goods in the place have wonne upon our judgments to deliver
them such as are yet preserved from the fury of fire and warr upon
easie and inconsiderable tearmes not worthy your trouble to take notice
off. It remaines only that wee present you with what wee found valuable
and could not for it find a markett considerable : which is plate and
han^nnf^es — wherof wee have sent you a schedule — which wee have
herewith sent up, by the safest convoy wee could get ; humbly desiringe
they may be committed to the care of the treasurers to be turned into
money and speedily returned to the army, to be joyned to other monies
made of such goods as have proved lawfuU prize and have been by us
sould to that purpose, promised by the Generall, that every soldyer
should have a share in it. The successes of your armies, with theyr
deportment wee presume have been faithfully and lively presented by Mr.
Aysh and Mr. Moore whose presence and paines in the army have been
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of singular use. Wee shall only adfle that some omission ther is to the
compleatinge of those reall intentions agreed upon by you and published
by us and in the generall expected by the country, the paiment of all
your forces equally, which notwithstanding, there are divers regiments
out of the establishment who pretendinge want of pay doe both take free
quarter and plunder horses most unreasonably, not only to the dishonour
of the parliament, but alsoe to the evill example of all the rest of the
army. A president wherof wee make bold to present you with, and
cannot much except against where pay is not to be had, but wee find
noe other soe carefuU as this generall to give tiquetts. There are
severall regiments of horse that ])retend the like want, as CoUonel Pop-
ham's, Collonel Fitz-.Tames', Collonel Cooke's, and all Major-Generall
Massie's forces, whose service wee cannot but recommend, and whose
paiment wee earnestly solicett, that soe the reputation woune by your
paiment of your army and the conquest wee have made over the Club-
men by paiment of our quarters may not be blasted by soe inconsiderable
a party wliome wee neither can pay or punish, deliveringe it as your
knowne judgment that thousands have layed downe theyr arraes merely
upon the alteration of the soldyers' carriage, which worketh upon them
more then lawes Avill. Yet wee humbly offer that it would much con-
duce to the perfectinge of the worke in hand, if wee might have your
Declarations, Directory, the Cabinett of Letters, our instructions, and
other thinges — fitt for the countrj' to know — published in all places where
wee march, the country hardly beleevinge you intend them either
Liberty, Property or Religion, especially since you take away the Com-
inon-prayer Booke ; which every soldyer doth practise to doe. Wee shall
trouble you only with one thinge more : the hastning of your com-
mittees of sequestration and examination of the sufferances of the
country : wee tindinge the malignant rather to rule then to submitt even
in this garrison. And because they enjoy liberty and property they
thinke the bitternesse of death to be over and make use of thejir tongues,
to the hearts' greife of the better part who have suffered by them."
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 24L) Signed. [N. IV., 13.]
William Lenthall to the Earl of Leven.
[1645, August 2.] — In the name of the House thanking him for his
action Avith regard to Sir William Fleming's letter, and for recommend-
ing the Governor of Cannon Froome to the House, and stating that they
were sending him a small remembrance in token of their love. (See
Commons' Jommals, iv. 229.) Coiry. [N. XII., 182.]
The Earl of Craford and Lindesay to the English CoMjrissioNERS.
1645, August 4. Perth. — Desiring them to stay at Berwick for the
present. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 553.) Attested Cojjy. [N.
XII., 111.]
List of the Leaders of the Clubmen for Wilts, Dorset, and
Somerset, taken at Shaftesbury.
1615, August 4. — (Printed in Grey, iii., Appendix, No. 3(5. p. GO.)
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 234.) [N. XIV., 70.]
Robert Marshall, Mayor, Thomas Lister, Sheriff, and others to
William Lenthall.
1645, August 4. Lincoln. — " Wc taking into our consideration the
great and growing strength of the forces of Newark and also of the
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woakness of tho forces in this county upon which they do und have
hiiii tiicsu several years have thought gixxl to iiitrciit Mr. Henry
I'clhum . . to present unto the JIonoural)le House how ditUcuh a
thinrr it will bo to reduce Newark, unless it he. spee<lily set on, before
they shall have opportunity to get in their harvest, wherefore we
beseech the Honourable House to take into their speedy consideration
that the loss of this county is an inlet to all the Association, and con-
so(luently will be a ruin to those counties as also to Sir Thomas Fair-
fax's army, who are maintained from thence, to prevent which we
humbly pray that some considerabltvforces may be speedily sent and
commanded into these parts to join with our united forces for the
blocking up and reducing of Nemark." We also desire 60 barrels of
poivder, and want many other things which Mr. Pelham will represent
to you. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 14.]
Edward Leigh, and others the Committee at Stafford, to William
Lenthall.
1645, August 5. — The Governor of Dudly Castle has lately executed
one and the Governor of Hartlebury Castle threatens to execute another
of Colonel Fox's soldiers. We have therefore delivered to Colonel
Fox two Irish soldiers, which upon this occasion we purposed to have
put to death by the Ordinance of October 24th last, but, as they were
not put to death upon their taking, but so long foreborne, we desire the
pleasure of the Parliament. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 15.]
Thomas Levet and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 6. Burleigh. — " This last Tuesday being the 5th . .
God was pleased to give our forces a great victory over a party of
Newark forces commanded by Sir Robert Dallison, which came up into
the country as far as Stamford .... to gather taxes, plunder the
country and take prisoners. As soon as the alarm came to us Captain
Allan . . drew out all our forces with much expedition which con-
sisted but of fourscore horse and thirteen dragoons sent after and went
to intercept the enemy in their retreat, which was accordingly done.
At Carleby near Stamford Captain Allan fell upon them and there
routed the enemy, w^ho consisted of 200 horse, but they were reported
400. Notwithstanding our men was not daunted, and God crowned
them with success, they took there in all 51 prisoners [names given],
and fourscore horses and arms. Besides five slain upon the place
divers which escaped were wounded, and crept into the woods, and all
this was done without the loss of one man of ours. There was also
rescued the Alderman of Stamford with 15 considerable countrymen
whom the enemy had taken prisoners." . . (See Commons^ Journals,
iv. 236.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 16]
The House of Commons to the Earl of Leven.
1645, August 6. — (The purport appears from the order directing it
to be written, which is printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 231.) Draft.
[N. XII., 116.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, August 7. — Paper. " The pressing necessities of the Scotch
army enforce us to represent . . to . . Parliament that notwith-
standing the whole four months of the Ordinance be long since expired
there is but a very small . . proportion of the money assessed . .
as yet come into the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall for repayment of
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the month's pay advanced by the City of London, and for satisfying
the necessities of that army, which is reduced to that extremity in the
present service wherein they are engaged that without the pease, apples,
and wheat they gather from the ground they are not able to subsist.
Some of the Counties, as Lincoln, Gloucester and Rutland desire to be
excused and pretend their inability to afford any proportion of the
money assessed upon them for that army, and little or none comes in
from the rest of them.
It is above a twelvemonth since a month's pay was ordered by the
House to be paid to the Scotch army out of the fines and compositions
for Delinquents' estates immediately after the battle at Longmarston,
a good proportion whereof is yet due, the payment of which is obstructed
by several orders procured from the House for payments ... for
other uses out of those fines and compositions. Our earnest desire , .
is that some speedy and effectual course be taken for bringing in of the
moneys due . . for the four months past, that the ordinance may
speedily be renewed, that the House will . . appoint the Committee
of Goldsmiths' Hall, first to pay the remainder of that month's pay
voted after the battle of Longmai'ston . . . notwithstanding any
subsequent orders, and, that the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall may
be enabled for the speedy payment thereof and of the incident charges,
that the House will call for their reports concerning those fines wherein
they can proceed no further -without the approbation of the House '*
Signed "Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 12L]
The Parliament of Scotland.
1645, August 7. Perth. — Order adding to the former Commissioners
for the treaty certain persons to treat Avith the English Commissioners.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 689.) Tavo copies. [N", XII., 112'
XIX., 119.]
Henry Brooke, George Boothe, and others, to William
Lenthall.
1645, August 7. Nantwich. — Asking him to present to Parliament
the Remonstrance of the County. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 254.)
Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
" A Remonstrance of the Deputy Lieutenants and Gentlemen of
the County Palatine of Chester of the condition of that county
and of the great advantage the reducing of the City of Chester
would bring to the State and their humble request thereupon,"
setting forth the sei-vices done and the charges borne by the
County and praying That " it may please this honourable House
— the wealth of the County being well nigh exhausted and not
longer able to subsist — to afford such timely assistance of horse
and foot as you in your wisdoms shall think fit for the reducing
of Chester on which depends the well being of this County,
Lancashire, Shropshire, North Wales and the North part of
England and also of Ireland, and that these forces be not main-
tained at the charge of the County. That shipping may be
appointed for the guard of the Irish Seas to hinder the Irish
from landing in England or Wales, who are daily expected, and
Sir Marmaduke Langdale now sent into \Vah>s with a power of
horse to attend their landing. That our horse and dra«Toons be
armed without which they cannot be serviceable and yet a charo-e
to this County. That the Governor of Warrington may be
commanded to relinquish the 29 towns lent him by this County
for maintenance of that place, this County being now in distress
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nn<l that the inonny i>ai<l unto tho Kuid Governor since the serving
of th(; order of tliis ironouriiblc House for revokiii<^ of the sjiid
jiUotinent he repiiid. Thiit some money miiy he ufTorded this
County for ])ayin('nt of the liorae and dra<j;oon8 and procuring;
oi" ammunition which the County dtands in great need of." [N.
IV., IH.]
Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Cokayn to William Lenthall.
I64o. August 7. Newport Pagnell. — (The substance in Commons^
Journals, W. 235.) Seal. [N. IV., 19.]
Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lentiiall.
1645, August 8. York. — " In respect none of the Northern forces are
vet come up and a great part of ours being engaged in the blocking up
those castles which the enemy yet liolds in our county and that Avork
being brought to so good a perfection that we hope it will very shortly
be finished we cannot for the present observe the commands of the
House, unless we should either expose this county to the plunder of the
enemies' garrisons or the remaining party, if we should advance them to
Newark, to be beaten by tlie enemy there. Tiie Committees have now
reduced the greatest part of this army, but the want of money both for
satisfying those many officers, who must of necessity be cast, and also
those soldiers which stand, we fear will prove very prejudicial to the
service. And tliis County by reason of its being so harrassed formerly
by unpaid armiea affords little money, and it being now the harvest time
makes the husbandmen unwilling to part with any." After a reference
to the mutiny of the horse at Skipton, "avc fear the same from the rest,
and have little or no money to satisfy either them or the foot, who
though they have been much better paid than the horse yet cannot forget
their old custom of mutinying. However we shall use our best en-
deavours to settle them, and then we shall advance the force we can
towards the blocking up of Newark, and we doubt not but you will
take order that considerable forces may be drawn out of the Southern
Associations to join with them." We desire a power to choose general
oflBcers. Sit/ned. Seal. [N. IV., 20.]
Colonel- General Sednham Points to Ferdixando Lord Fairfax.
1645, August 8. Skipton. — Concerning the taking of that town aud
the mutinous behaviour of the horse. (Printed in Grev, iii. Appendix,
No. 42, p. 08.) [N. IV., 21.]
The Same to William Lenthall.
Same date. — (The substance appears from the last and the letter of
the same date to the Speaker of the House of Peers, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, vii. 533.) [N. IV., 22.]
Philip Francis to the Committee for Plymouth, Poole, and
Lyme.
ri645, August S.] — Petition. (The purport appears from Commons'
Journals, iv. 269.) [N. XXIL, 80.]
The Committee for Petitions and the Com.mittee for Plymouth,
&c.
1645, August 8, 12, 13. — Three orders on the said Petition. (The
last is printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 269.) [N. XXII.. 81, is the
originals of the first two ; N. XIV., 73, is a copy of the last.]
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The Humble Petition of the Asskmbly of Divines.
1645, August 8. — Again urging the exchision of scandalous persons,
arguing among other things that that power cannot be called arbitrarv
which is not according to the will of man, but the will of Christ, or
unlimited, which is circumscribed and regulated by the exactest law, the
word of God, and that it is not in the least measure inconsistent wilh
the liberties of the subject, it being exercised wholly and solely in that
which is not part of Civil Liberty, the Sacrament, which certainly none
can claim as he is a freeborn subject of any kingdom or state but as he
is visibly a member of the Church. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 234.)
[N. XXII., 24.]
The PaocoxsuLS and Senatous of Hamburgh to both Houses ok
Parliament.
1645, August 8. — Stating th.it the English Merchant Adventurers at
Hamburgh had formed a league with those who are on the side of the
Parliament, and that they had been warned by Mr. Avery, the King's
resident, that the Adventurers were intending to hold a thanksgiving day
for the late victory over the King's forces, which by the enclosed memorial
he desired them not to allow, that hitherto the Adventnrers had taken
no part in the war, that whichever party they might join it might be
dangerous for the town, that they had communicated with the Adven-
turers and obtained a delay to communicate with and learn the pleasure
of the Parliament, and therefore desiring a speedy answer. In Lathi.
Annexed :
The Memorial above referred to dated July 8. In Germa)i.
[N. X., 73-74.]
Richard Darlet and others to William Lentiiall.
1645, August 8. York. — Are informed that the House has designed
5,000/. for this army here as also 5,000/. moie towards the discliarge of
the arrears of the oflicers who are to be dismissed on rethicing the armv,
who are in number above 480. The honour of the state, the necessities
of those officers and the present miserable condition of this countrv
jDress us to beseech you to present to the House, that if these moneys
be not speedily sent away to be employed for the purposes intended,
the discontentment of the discharged officers, as it hath already in
part, will, as Ave easily foresee, suddenly produce sad effects in the
country and kingdom, and the standing army, as it is now moulded,
cannot possibly be kept together, if this be not done. Signed.
[N. IV., 23.]
Captain Tutuill to Captain Stone.
1G45, August H. Rushall. — "I have just now received intelligence
from a man of quality, whose name I may not commit to paper, that
the King is come to Bridgenorth this night, and hath with him
4,000 horse. His design is thought to be for the Nortli. These are
therefore, if you are doubtful of your strength at Tntbury, to intreat
speedily to send them intelligence, that they may cither be provided
to fight or secure themselves . . . The next news is some forces
for us have lately landed at Milford, routed Gerrard, taken four pieces
and all carriages, the infantry routed, but the cavalry escaped."
[N. IV., 24.]
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Major-General Edwakd Massie to William Lentiiall.
164/), Aiij^ust 9. Lymf. — Desiriii}^ that the f^ift of ironworks in
the Forest of Dean to hirn .should he made good, (See Commons*
Journals, iv. 128.) and that he should himsell' he employed on active
service. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 25.]
William Lkntiiall to Lieutenant-C^olonel Cockayn.
1645, August 9. Westminster. — Continuing him in command at
Newport till further order. (See his letter of the 7th.) Seal.
[N. IV., 26.]
Colonel Richard Norton to William Lenthall.
1645, August 9. Portsmouth. — Complaining of the want of stores
there, out of which a whole cannon, a culverin, and other necessaries hfui
been supplied to Sir Thomas Fairfax, and asking that his brother,
now 12 months a prisoner, might be allowed to travel for a year or two
into France or Holland. Seal. [N. IV., 27.]
[John Rushworth] to William Lenthall.
1645, August 9. Sherborne. — *' I have litle newes to adde since ray
former, for the Clubbmen are quiett since their being well beat att
Hambleton Hill. The armie still continues before Sherebome Castle :
it proves a difficult peece of worke, wee are undermineinge as fast as
may bee, and makeing galleries j by the time the amunicion come to us
— which came yesterday by sea to Poole — wee shall bee in a good
readiness to fitt the myne for springinge. Wee are very close under
theire walls, and make good our ground, notwithstandinge theire many
sallyes and throweinge of stoanes on our heads. The greatest hurte
they doe us is by two keepers of parkes tliey have in the garrison, whoe
in lono- fouling peeces, take aime throughe the loope holes in the wall, —
for the most parte att commanders — . Captaine Horsey, a valiant honest
gentleman was shott dead by one of them, likewise Captaine-Lieutenant
Fleminge to Colonel Eainesboroughe whoe is alsoe dead, and both
buryed with honour in Shereborne churche : Captaine Horsey, in the
tom'be there, where his ancestours were formerlie buried. Majour
Doane, Captaine Crosse, and Captaine Creamer, all of them of that
regiment likewise shott, but wee hope not mortall, most valiant men as
any in the armie. Some of them were hurte in beatinge the enemie
from a new batterie they were makeinge. Our peeces can doe noe
good on the wall, it being twelve foote thicke, but when the great
cannon comes, its conceived it will breake downe theire towers, and
doe us great service. It is on the way from Poole. The mony is att
Weymouth, and while the armee is mustered and paide — which will not
bee till Wednesday att soonest, if wee had noe other worke to doe —
wee must stay till that bee done and till our recruites of foote come upp,
which wee heare are within two dayes marche, and then if wee cannot
carry the castle wee must leave a partie to doe it and marche into
Devonshire with the armie, for the sommer spends and wee have much
worke to doe. But, when wee be come before Exeter, I wish the
materialls, and such things soe long sent for to London in order to
seidges (sieges) may bee more timouslie sent downe. The Lieutenant-
Geueral of the ordinance here saith bee can acquitt himselfe by letter
after letter, for great gunue shott, granadoes, great morter peeces etc,
but none is as yet come. This armie when wee come before a place,
should not stay an houre for materialls. I desire you, Sir, to move
— for the Generall above a moneth or five weeks eince writt it— that
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great care bee taken to send downe things fittinge for seidges that
being likelie to bee the business att the end of this summer. Goring
Ijes still and doth nothinge ; within a few days 1 hope we shall rouse
him.
Postscript. — Since the writeinge hereof, nevves is come our recruits are
this night within seven miles and our gunns and shott nine miles of. I
come now from the work. Wee are within tenn yardes and lesse of the
castle wall. Our demy cannon are just now planted of a new battery,
when the shott comes and the whole cannon, wee shall drive them to a
narrow compasse. Wee have dismounted all theire old ordnance;
beaten them from all the four towers. Theire grate play is throwinge
downe of stoanes. I make noe doubt with God's blessinge, wee shall
have them every man. Our newes now is that the king is^omeinge
to Bristol], gatheringe all the strength hee can to joyne with Goringe
with the Cornish to raise this seidge. I had rather thiucke it will prove
but a pretence to doe it. Yet the place as to his aifaires, and sup-
portinge of the three parties is more considerable then Bridgewater was
to him other wayes." Signature torn off. Seal. [N. IV., 28.]
Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall,
1645, August 11. York. — " We have seen a paper presented to both
Houses ... by the Commissioners of Scotland, occasioned by our
letter to you concerning some informations we received from Cumber-
laud, and although they charge us . . . with calumnies against
them, and also put a very hard character and interpretation of our aims
and intentions therein, yet by this enclosed, which we beseech you to
acquaint the House with, we are cleared and hope to be vindicated
in both." Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 29.] Enclosed:
Sir Wilfrid Lawson and others to the Committee for the
NoBTiiERN Association at York.
1645, August 6. Wigton. — Concerning the exactions, demands
and menacing language of the Scots. (Printed in Grey, iii.
Appendix, No. 19, p. 27.) Signed. [N. IV., 17.]
Sir William Armyne, Thomas Hatchee, and Robert Goodwin, to
William Lenthall.
1645, August 11. York. — " We have advised with the Committee of
War at York, and with the Committees of the several Hidings in
Yorkshire, and we i)erceive the number of horse you may expect from
the Northern Association towards the blocking up of Newark will be
2,010 horse and 3,520 foot." (For the substance of the remainder,
&QQ Commons' Journals, iy.^'^X.) Signed. [N. IV., 30.] Enclosed:
i. List of Forces arising out of the several Counties of the
Northern Association.
1645, August 11. — (See Conmions' Journals, iv. 241.) [N. XIV.,
71.]
ii. The Committee of War at Y'ork.
[1645, August 11.] — Paper concerning sending forces for
blocking up Newark, and suggesting that 1,000 horse be
retained out of the forces formerly raised and maintained by
the County beyond the number fixed by ordinance of Par-
liament, and be employed for that service. (See Comnons'
Journals, iv. 241.) [N. XIV., 72.]
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FuANCis Bacon, Siu Tii<)>rAS Baiinahdisto.v, and others, to
William Lkntiiai.l
1645, August 11. Bury St. Edmuruls. — Stating that the garrison
at Lynn had no pay for a long time, and that tlioir credit being now
exhausted a quarrel between them and tlie townsmen was to be exi)ected
daily, and therefore desiring that pay miglit be speedily di.spatched.
Signal . [N. IV., 31.]
Sir John Corbett. William Purefoy, Humpiikey Sai.avay, and
Edward Bainton to William Le.mtiiall.
1G45, August 11. From tlie Leaguer before Hereford. — " On Wednes-
day last was sevennight this army marelied towards Hereford, and on
the next morneing the foote were drawne upp before the towne. The
Generall forthwith summoned it, and wee — by his advise — sent a letter
to the Maior and corporacion. The trumpeter which was sent could
not bee admited into the towne but threw his message over the workes,
and wee have just cause to beleeve that our letter came not to the
maior's hands because wee have received noe answer thereunto. Since
wee came hither wee have found the countrey very backward in
assisting us. Though of what wee have assessed on the countrey for the
maintenance of the foote, the pi-ovision brought in hath been small,
wee cannot but say wee find a greate deaJe of chearefulnes and vigour
amongst the souldiers, and doubt not but — upon the first command — they
will bee ready to undertake any further enterprise against this place.
Divers of our men have been slaine in this seidge already, but none of
note save Lievetenant-Colonell Gordon of Colonell Stewart's regiment
who was killed with a greate shott, and is very much lamented in the
army, hee leaveing behind him the memory of a very gallant man. The
enimie hath yett made but one salley worth the takeing notice of, in
which they had two men slaine, and one taken prisoner, with noe losse
on our side. Much of the shott which they shoote are slugges out of
their muskettes, and crosse barr shott out of their ordnance. The
biggest gunn that wee can find to bee in the towne shootes a 12'' ball.
Att present the towne is streightly begirt on all sides in most places
■within pistoll shott and wee doubt not but speedily to give you a good
accoumpt of Hereford, till which time — had wee not doubted what con-
struction our silence might have mett withall the parliament haveing
comanded us to acquaint them from time to time with our proceedinges —
■wee had a mind to have been silent. AVee are advertised that the king hath
been lately in Glamorganshire and other partes ol Wales, but cannott
heare of any considerable force that hee is able to raise in those parts,
most of some considei-able counties in Wales being of the same humor
with some of the western Clubmen, and now up for their owne defence.
His Excellency receiving certain intelligence of the King's being,
marched to Wolverhampton last night -with about 6.000 horse and
dragoons, sent a party consisting of 8 regiments of horse, one of
dragoons and 500 commanded musquetteers on horseback under the
command of Lieutenant-General David Lesley and General-Major
Midleton to attend his motion." (See Lords' Journals, vii. 538.)
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 32.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms residing with the Scotch Army
to the Earl of Leven.
1645, August 11. The Leaguer before Hereford.— Upon advertise-
ment of the King and his forces being at Wolverhampton recommending
that a sufficient force of horse and dragoons be sent to attend their
motions. Copy. [N. XIV., 74.]
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Sir John Broune to Lord Balmerino,
1645, August 12. Rabbicol in Cumberland. — At ray return from
Newcastle to Cumberland, the Committee there did show me an express
from the Committee at York, advising them not to assist the Scots with
any entertainment, neither to contribute to any forces whatsoever except
the Northern associated forces until such time as the Parliament had
settled a garrison at Carlisle Be confident that I shall deport
myself so that there shall be no just cause of complaint, although [ well
perceive and can evidence that the study of some here is to raise the
country against me which hath been already attempted . . . Colonel
Duglase hath also assured me that he will in no way trouble the
country, until business l)e settled, peeing he can subsist a month. Within
that time I hope your Lordship Avill think of the most convenient way
for providing of that garrison, for the Parliament of Scotland doth
think it incumbent to the committee with the army to take notice
thereof but at this distance it cannot be expected that they will do
anything therein. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 264.) Seal. [N. IV.,
22b, not noticed in Index.]
George [Loud] Digbye to [George Lord Goring.]
1645, August 12. Lichfield. — " Not only your humble servant, but
the King himself, is hugely revived by your cheerful letter of the 4th of
August, and with the hojieful propositions made by you to the Prince
of Wales' Council for the sudden raising and maintaining a gallant and a
well disciplined army, of all which his Majesty extremely approves, as
far as at this distance we here can judge of the constitution of those
countries, but above all things that which joys us is to find you so
resolved on your part to unite in the ways of the King's service heartily
and friendly with the rest of liis Ministers there, and may they be
accursed, whoever they be, that shall not resolve to vie with you in
compliance with one another. For what concerns our kind unkindnesses
I shall say no more of them, for I am sure when we meet we shall both
of us be forward to acknowledge our errors where really they have been.
I send you here enclosed a copy of my letter to the Lord Culpeper,
wherein you will find the state of the King's business in these parts and
of his present resolittions." [N. IV., 33.] Enclosed:
[Lord Digbye] to [Lord Culpeper.]
Same date and place. — " Since you left us, we have . . . most
luckily performed the second part of our wonderful retreat from
Oxford the last year, the King's person with 3,000 horse and
300 musketeers having slipt by within four miles of the Scotch
Quarters without ever awaking them so far as to be looked
on by them in the rear, nor for ought we know did they so much
as suspect the King's being gone till he was thus far. On Friday
last, by which time we were at Bridgenorth, I am sure they
knew not the king was removed out of Glamorganshire, which
I do much attribute unto Sir William Fleming being nrar the
Scotch army upon a secret negotiation with some of them daily
pressing for an answer, which made them confident that the King
had no intent of removing till he knew the efft^cts of it. What-
ever the cause was Ave are very Inckiiy got thus far out of their
reach free to i)ursue
362 : 338 : 95 : e7 : 79 : k4 : 14 : e7 : if they follow us not very
quickly with their whole army — fur we shall be strong enough
by that time we are joined with Newark forces to beat their
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Iiorse and dragoona — and if they do wc sliall ho able to load them
such a (hmco, as to make them lose all the .suiiiiiifr in fbllowing
us, and the King at last, and worst, ho ahle to retreat and pasB
his winter where he please, besiiles the dishonour to them of
quitting the siege of Hereford, having lost great store of men
before it. If they do give us any competent leisure we have very
good hopes given us 71 : 56 : 457 : 341 : 457 : 8 : e7 : o9 :
9 : 7 : d5 : 312 : e9 : 23 : 62 : 355 : fO : 58 : 4 : e8 : 1 8 : : 50 :
kl : 6 : el : 14 : fO : 460 : 124 : 6 : 186 : m9 : 340 : 504 : 48 :
and el : 14 : 457 : d6 : 6 : fO : 405 : and 442 : and that we shall
within very few days have up a considerable army of foot and
possibly k5 : el : 75 : 9 : k4 : 79 : hO : nlO : 374 : 6 : 79 :
q7 : h7 : 186 : m9 : k6 : 31 : o : 79 : k9 : 6 : k8 : klO : g2 :
231 : k3 : 6 : 1 : 48 : 458 : 56 : fO : 462 : d4 : k9 : k3 : 8 : ml :
1 2 : 79 : m5 : 79 : 8 : 457 : 409 : 6 : Over and above all this, our
hopes from Scotland are such, as if all the rest should fail 470 :
457 : 267 : 6 : 209 : cl : 14 : 504 : o : 208 : 09 : 83 : fO : 228 :
rr : e7 : h7 : 457 : 69 : 8 : 79 : 8 : 6 J We may reasonably
promise ourselves U : 230 : 465 : 267 : 81 : el : k5 : 93 : 13 :
h7 : 61 : to draw even this summer a powerful army thence, for
I received but two days since two letters from the Marquess
of Montrose, the one of the last of June wherein he tells me
that he had reduced the rebels in that kingdom ad Triarios,
and that if he beat them once more he should be in a condition
U : 72 : 5 : *0 : 370 : and to send the King a better army thence
than ever came against him, that however whether he had another
blow at them or not he was now resolved 11 : 51 : 14 : 9 : 73 : U :
497 : 12 : : 457 : k5 : 4 : 457 : 8 : e7 : 387 : : fO : 440 : Since
this he writes me another of the 2ud of July relating his great
victory that very day against Bayly wherein he killed 1,500 foot
upon the place with the loss onlj^ of six on his side, whereof the
Lord Gordon [was] one, that h(; was then in pursuit of their
horse, which he had totally routed also, which was the reason that
he could w^ite no more at that time, but by this and the other
letter laid together, I suppose we may imagine 240 : 95 : 1 : 409 :
e7 : 87 : 181.
Thus, my Lord, you see what fair probabilities we have — as far as
we seem to be chased from you — of looking back comfortably unto
you ere this summer be over, if it please God that you iu the
West can but preserve yourselves from further mischiefs, of
which we entertain here much more comfortable thoughts since
I last hoard from my Lord Goring, in a way of so much hearti-
ness cheerfulness and resolution to draw with you kindly and in-
dustriously, whereunto his Majesty makes no question but you
will give him all possible encouragement by all friendliness
and compliance on your parts, without which good correspond-
ence between you I am sure we must all be lost. God keep and
prosper his Highness and bless and prosper your joint endeavours."
Coprj. [N. IV., 34.]
The peaceable Meeting on Compton Down, near Ilsley, to the
Committee for Bbrkshire.
1645, August 12. — " Whereas we the knights, gentlemen, freeholders,
and others the inhabitants of the County of Berks, who have been for a
long time overpressed with the insupportable burdens and contrary
commands of the many garrisons and several armies both of the King
* Throughout this letter and that of July 4th it is doubtful whether or o is
intended.
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and of the Parliament . . . lately had a meeting to advise which
way we might in the fairest way have but a livelihood and yield a com-
petent proportion to the said garrisons until we might hear of a happy
issue of our addresses both to the King and Parliament by our humble
petitions now prepared and forthwith to be presented, to which purpose
we then gave directions to the High Constables of several Hundreds .
. . to give notice to the several inhabitants in the said Hundreds to
give us a second meeting to the eiFect promised, and understanding
that for the execution of this our request your Honours have — peradven-
ture upon some misapprehensions — imprisoned John Hamilton of Tile-
hurst, the High Constable of the Hundred of Reading, we with one
general consent earnestly desire that he may be speedily released."
Enclosed :
Declaration.
" We, the miserable inhabitants of the County of Berks . . .
foreseeing famine and utter desolation will inevitably fall upon us
our wives and children, unless God of His infinite mercy shall
. . be graciously pleased to put a period to those sad distrac-
tions are unanimously resolved to join in petitioning his Majesty
and the two Houses of Parliament for a happy peace and accom-
modation of the present differences without further effusion of
Christian blood. . . In the meantime we with one heart and
mind declare that we really intend to the utmost hazard of our
lives and fortunes :
1. To defend and maintain the true Reformed Protestant religion.
2. To join with and assist one another in the mutual defence of our
laws liberties and properties against all plunderers and all other
unlawful violence whatsoever.
3. We do hereby resolve and faithfully promise each to other that
if any person or persons whatsoever, who shall concur with and
assist us in those our resolutions happen to suffer in his person or
estate in execution of the premises it shall be as the suftering of
the generality and reparation shall be made to the party suflering
according to his damage, and in case of loss of life provision
shall be made for his wife and children and all this to be done
at a couscioiiable rate and allowance to the uttermost ability of
all the associates.
4. Lastly we do declare all such unworthy of our assistance as
shall refuse to join with us in the prosecution of these our just
intentions." [N. XXll., 79.]
The Meeting this present day at the bushes on Compton Down
to '■ — .
1645, August 12. — "Whereas we are informed that the High Con-
stable of Reading Hundred is lately imprisoned for sending forth
tickets according to the general direction at the meeting on llsley
Downs, when you were both present, it is earnestly desired by the like
general consent that you would be pleased to repair together with Mr.
llsley and Mr. Wilder to present the petition directed to the Honourable
the Committees at Reading for his releasement. You are both curnestly
desired to be at the next meeting which is appointed on Tuesday next,
the 19th August instant." [N. XIV., 74a.]
SiK Henuy Vane, junior, Sir William Armyne, Tuomas Hatcher,
and RouKKT Goodwin to William Lentiiall.
1645, August 13. Newcastle.— " We have received this morning
intelligence from the Committee of War at York, that the king is at
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IJi'lidcId with ft cniisidenililc' streii;^tli of liorso, Htid .-is Sir Jolin Gcll
•^ivcs notice, intends i'or Ncwiiik, and tlicrt-foro wx' liuiiddy ofTfT it onco
ai^Jiiii t(» llic coiisiderutioii of the House, wlietlicr it may not be thou^^ht
r('(|uisilo to kocp on those horse we incmtioned in our last letters of the
Iltli . . Besi<les we luideistand that tliere are very near HOO more
tliat are scattered up and down in Yorkshire, and doubtless will draw to
u head upon the first occasion, and no man knoweth for want of [)ay
what party they may adhere unto," Sir/ned. Seal. The letter bears
several endorsements of the persons through whom it was transmitted.
[N. IV., 35.]
Sir Joun Corbett, Wilmam Pljkkfoy, Edward Sainton, and
IIUMPIIUKV SaLWAY to WiLLJAM LkNTIIALL.
1645, August 13. From the Leaguer before Hereford. — Enclosing a
paper delivered to them by the Committee of the Scotch Estates and
their answer, and desiring that a copy of the treaty concerning the
coming of the Scotch army, and of such orders as have been passed for
tlieir taking free quarter, and of the rules to be observed about the
same, may be sent, and also enclosing a copy of the order by which
Lieutenant-General David Leslie's party marched after the King.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 245.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 36.]
Probably Enclosed :
i. The Committee of the Estates of Scotland and the Lord
General to the Commissioners of Parliament.
1645, August 5. — " Whereas the Scotch army at the earnest desires
of both Houses, and on their manifold promises that provisions
of all sorts should be in readiness for them have advanced south-
wards from Nottingham and now are engaged in a siege before
Hereford, the Committee of Estates and the Lord
General have thought it incumbent on them to acquaint the Com-
missioners . . . that during the whole time of their march they
have been wrestling with extreme penury and Avant of victual
for the soldiers. That they have had little or no assistance from
the country of teams, which has been a great impediment to the
march. That ever since the army's engagement before Here-
ford and the . . . Commissioners coming to reside with them,
notwithstanding all the warrants issued for bringing in pro-
visions the army's wants are a great deal more pressing than
formerly, for in these eight days past there has not above one
half day's provision been brought them, and the service they are
now engaged in necessarily requires their constant attendance in
Leaguer, so as they cannot go abroad to provide for themselves.
And therefore ... to desire that the said Commissioners • . .
would condescend particularly what provisions of victual and
ammunition the army may for this present service expect and
depend upon, how much of the 200/. jier diem promised ... is
in readiness and when to be received, what number of teams and
what assistance from the country people for making of the works
thev will undertake to afford." Signed "John Prymerose."
ii. The English Commissioners' Answer.
1645, August 8. — " Whatsoever failing of payments or provisions
have beene to the Scottish army now in Eng and have not pro-
ceeded from any want of affection or intention in the parliament
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to make good their engagements but from the greate straights
they are in for want of money.
Att a consultation had with the Committee of Estates of Scotland
and his Excellency at Micheldeane, 29th July last, the commis-
sioners appointed by the Parliament of England to reside in the
Scottish army agreed to lay seige to Hereford, being by them
informed that by any intelligence they could gaine, the enemy
had not a visible body to be pursued, but were devided into
severall parties, which were adjudged inexpedient to be further
followed with the whole army into soe mountainous a country,
where a small part might miscarry and a greater could not with
safety be spared from the army, nor have subsistence there.
If any wants of provision have happened to the army before the
commissioners came to reside there, they can give noe accompt
thereof, but are confident that those persons who were imployed
by the Parliament for accommodating the army did theire utmost
endeavours to effect the same and to advance the publicke
service.
The army comming before Hereford last of July, the commissioners
of Parliament caused their warrants uppon the place to be in-
stantly issued forth, not onely to the high constables of all the
Huudreds in the county of Hereford, but allso to the committees
of the adjacent counties for the bringing in of 200/. per diem in
money and provisions, much fruite whereof could not be expected
in fewer dayes' time, consideration being had of the malignancy
of the country, and their distraction uppon the approach of this
army, many high constables and petty constables absenting them-
selves and divers who appeared were fearefull and backward to
execute the warrants which much retarded the service.
The horse allso taking free quarter in those parts, out of which the
dayly provision was to be brought for the foote, not onely before
the army sate downe at Hereford, but since, plundering of horses,
taking away goodes and cattell of all kindes and some officers
taking uppon them to send forth warrants for money and pro-
visions of all sorts hath disabled many from providing and
bringing in proportionable supplyes.
By all whicli the raising of provisions for the army is very much
obstructed, and some provisions raised and uppon the way to-
wardcs the commissary have beene intercepted, and violently
taken away by the souldiers.
And as for the proportions which are assessed upon Monmoth,
Eadnour and other counties, together with the remote parts of
this county of Hereford, they cannot be had without a coercive
power to obtaine them.
The commissioners are resolved to continue their i)est endeavours
to cause 2001. per diem in moneys and provisions to be furnished
for the infantery of the army, together with other necessaryes,
and beleeve they shall elTcct the same, the obstructions above
mentioned being removed.
And they concurre with the Committee of Estates of Scotland and
his Excellency, the Lord General, that the true causes of the
neglect of publitpie service — if any shall happen — may be knowne
to the world for the exoneration of those who arc engaged in
it." Signed " John Cely." Cap;/. [N. XIX., 120.] A copy
of the first is N. XIV., 69.
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Tlie House ok Commons to the Eaul of Lkven.
[1645, August 13.] — Informing him of the King's advance to
Lichfield, and desiring him to send a .strong party of horse and dragoons
to attend the enemy's motions. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 240.)
Draft . [N. XIL, llGa.]
The Prince of Wales to George Loud Goring.
1645, August 13. Padstow. — Desiring him to meet some of his
Council and some persons of authority in those parts at Okehampton
Ihc following Monday in order to take measures for the recruiting of
the army. Couvter-signed " Richard Fanshawe." Sign Manual.
Seal. [N. L, 30.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to William Lknthall.
[1645, August 14 (?). Gloucester.] — It is well known to some
members and also to a great part of this county what pains and
travail I have taken since my coming here " in labouring to draw the
distracted garrisons and discontented souldiers into any defensive posture,
and indeede the onely means of our preservation hetherto . . hath
beene in legaurd the enemy hath not had of late any breathing time to
fall upon us before the last Lord's Day, at which time he having some
inteligence of our weakness in horss, theire beeing only two or three
broken troops in all the county, came out from Bristol! — Prince Ruport
in parson — who joyning with the men of Bartcley maid up there number
fourteen or fifteen hundreth horss and foote which violently and sudanly
stormed a guard of ours two miles from Bartcley to keepe in that castle,
put twenty of them to the sword in could blood, tooke the captain bis
ensigne with seven common souldiers prisouours, bournt the house and
some other neare unto it, plundred and rainged up and dowen that
part of the cuntrey, but upon Monday early I drew dowen all the foote
I could, who joyning with the broken troopes faced and skirmished with
them and tooke one lieutenant of horss to the Prince, slaying as maney
of theirs, and withall sent speedy mesingers to Bath to intercept them
— if possibley the could — in their retreate but they not staying longe nor
adventureing to press further into the cuntrey in reguard I had stopped
the narrow passages and lyued the hedges with musquetteers although
they were farr stronger than wee espetially in horss yet they drew of
for that time, but the like hazard we shall dayly be subject unto here-
after to the greate dainger of the county, if wee have not a considerable
body of horss to oppose against them. I have since my coming hither
daily expected Collonel Cooke his coming with his regiment of horss,
but I finde no certanty in it, moreover the burthen of the Scotch army
quartering for a time in this county upon free billet hath much im-
poverished a greate part of it, and our sending them three of our
greatest peeces of ordnance, fifty barells of poudour, twenty whereof
wee were enforced to fech from Malmesbury — it beeing for the publique
good — with a jiroportionabl quantity of balle and match with tcames
and carriages for to tranceporte them to the leager neare Heriford,
besides keepeing theire sicke men neare our garinson, hath not a litle
charged and presed the county to crie out for suckour and support if
they knew how to be remided and as though these prisniers were not
sufRtient to undowe and ruien a county wee are charged by the com-
itionors residing about Heriford with 20/. per diem towards theire
mair.tinance notwithstanding a great part of the county be under the
power of the enemy. I dare not be too troublesome else I could say
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much to express the deplourable condition and bleedeing estate of
this county. . . . Postscript, — Upon the closing of this letter I had
news that the forces of Bath and those parts upon ray advertisement
fell upon the Prince in his retreat. What defeat they have given him I
am not yet informed, but divers of them are come wounded to Bart-
cley and some my party met with and gave them Scotch quarter."
(See Commons^ Journals, iv. 248.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 48
should be 47.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, August 14. — Paper. (Printed in Lords* Journals, vii. 539.)
5'i^»erf "Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 123.]
Sir John Gell to William Lenthall.
1645, August 15. Derby. — " I have given an accompte ... of
the Kinges motion from Bridgenorth unto Ashburne in our couutye, and
this last night his head quarter was at Chatsworth. I doe perceave
that his intent is to goe into the remotest partes northward of thi.^
kingdome, by some letters that were found in some of the prysoners'
pockettes that wee have taken. His strength is now most certeynly
two thousand fightinge men, and of those, there is one hundred and
twenty foot, two hundred dragoones. The rest, for the most parte,
both ill armed and ill horsed. And truly, if upon my summons by
request and upon my intelligence given unto Yorke, CoUonell Kosciter,
Nottingham, and Leicester with our owne have pleased to have joyned,
I doubt not but to have rendred his Majestic unto his parliament.
And yet if upon more serious thoughts, theise counties will followe,
there is little doubt to bee made of takeinge his forces. Our horse,
with parte of Stafford's are now joyned, and doe followe in the reare,
but a forlorne of one hundred of ours were more valient then discreet,
they charged five hundred of the enemies, tooke some sixteene prisoners,
whereof Captain Blake, formerly a majour of foot, was one. Twentye
more were slayne of the enemyes, wee had one slayne and ten more
taken. Soe wee sent a trumpett for exchange which did take effect.
The kinge was pleased to send for my trumpett, and did enquire what
forces did follow him. The kinge did seeme to boleeve him and desired
to knowe what they were, the trumpett answered a great strength of
the Scottes horse. Now I have some hopes that Collonell Rosciter
will joyne. . . Postscript. — Since I writt this letter I receaved
intelligence from Lieuetenant-General Leasely whoe kept his Randevouz
at Scurbridge in Staffordshire the 14th of this instant August and is
marching as fast as hee can after the kinge." (See Commons' Journals,
iv. 245.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 37.]
Colonel Henry Mildmay and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 15. Trinity College, Cambridge. — Stating that 40
weeks' pay is due to the officers and soldiers, and the complaints
made by the poorer inhabitants for money due to them for quarters.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 44, p. 70.) Signed. [N. IV.,
38.]
William Lenthall to the Earl of Leven and the Committee or
BOTH Kingdoms residin<; with the Scotch Army.
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[1645, August 15.] — (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 67.)
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KaiufaxJ.
[1645, August 15th.] — Colonel- General J'oynts. — The gentlemen,
finding the clceiion of officers was carried by partiuUty, crave you
to move the IIouw^ for an order empowering me to grant Commissions
in futuie. Mr. Pierrvpont. — Unless tlu^ J'arliumcnt l)y themselves or
the Committee of both kingdoms appoint the officers to be continued in
the New Model, and take some course for employing others fis well
deserving as any that may be retained we shall here run headlong to
destruction. The most part of tlu; horse we had drawn to Doncaster
to oppose the enemy's coming into this county in a mutinous way left
their guard.'^ there, and came towards York, giving out they would
plunder the city and cut the throats of the Committee. Mr. Clialoner.
— Here has heen a week of much distraction, the officers not elected
extremely discontented to be set ])y without pay, which was represented
to us by some of them by way of remonstrance, which I suppose you
have seen from Captain Harrison, who was a remonstrant himself.
Colonel Overton likewise complained of an undue election by a combi-
nation of kindred — as he expressed it — in that Committee of the East
Riding of their P^oot Colonel. Yesterday morning came a letter from
our Colonel-General of the mutinying of the whole army. They would
be at no command of officers, they had set upon himself a guard of
firelocks, nothing less than one month's i)ay would content them.
Mr. Fctrrer. — Our army is in great distraction, and yesterday at
Doncaster mutinied. The Drngoons began, and the Commander-in-
Chief called for all the horse, intending to force them to obedience.
But they joined the Dragoons and with a general consent took him
into custody, and kept him in a chamber with many insolent speeches,
that if he provide them not a month's pay by Saturday night they will
all go to York, and plunder it, and all the Committees there, and to
day sent some of the discreetest commanders to intimate so much to
the Committees. It is generally suspected that some of our Commanders
have occasioned this mutiny. Mr. Stochdale. — This unhappy dis-
temper prevents us of the hope we had to be masters of these three
Castles in a few davs. The sieges are like to be deserted, and if the
king's and the Newark forces come on they will be presently masters
of the field in this county. Mr. Thorp. — Touching the election of
otficers and the reducement. Colonel- General Pay ids. — On coming
hither I tendered the horse 10*. a piece, which the Committee sent
them, which they utterly rejected and fell into a general mutiny,
horse, foot, and dragoons, swearing they would plunder York and hang
up the Committee, and because I had promised them a month's pay
set a guard on my quarters, requiring security for it of me, but with
much ado I pacified them till I should intimate their desires to the
Committee. Your Honour may imagine what encouragement I receive
in this employment, and can expect no change till the Army is satisfied.
Mr. Hatter. — Worse than this the foot, who have been constantly paid
weekly, on the mutiny of the horse, are mostly run away, some whole
companies marching none knows whither with their colours fiying.
The enemy cannot but know of it, and will certainly shortly take
advantage of it, and then the North is ia great danger to be lost.
(See Commons'' Journals, iv. 247.) Extracts, read by Lord Fairfax.
[N. XII., 117.]
The English Commissioners to Scotland to the Eael of
Lauderdale.
1645, August 16. Berwick. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 566.)
Copy. [N. XII., 113.]
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Walter Strickland to William Lenthall.
1645, Auojust 16-26. Leuerdin in Fiiesland. — Having communicated
the Parliament's declaration to the assemblies of Guelderland, Holland,
and Zealand and found that it much satisfied all who considered it, I
went to Utrecht where the States were not assembled, and the Deputies
who act when they are not assembled alleged they had no power to hear
what my audience imported, but desired me to return where the States
were sitting. 1 then came here where the States were not assembled,
which usually happens only once a year in February, but the Deputies
who act in their absence, gave me a fair and courteous audience and
received the Declaration with thankfulness, as appears by the enclosed
answer, not differing much from that of Guelderland. I was here eight
days before the Deputies despatched me, all which time I spent in giving
such impressions as the Opening the King's Cabinet furnished me
with, which before my coming from the Hague I had got prepared for
them in a language they understand. I am now going into Overyssel
and then to Groningen. I express my gratitude to the Parliament for
their great favours to me. Seal. [N. IV., 39.]
Peter Temple, Sheriff, and others to William Lenthall.
1645. August 16. Leicester. — Sir Thomas Fairfax hath commanded
a garrison of 1,000 foot and 500 horse to be maintained here. This
town and county are altogetlier unable to pay such a force, nor are there
horses left in this county nor money to provide them. Your order of
1,500/. to buy horse and arms out of Delinquents' estates comes too hvte
for our present exceeding great wants. We earnestly entreat that some
course may be taken for the payment of these out of the public, and
also that 250 horse with saddles, bridles, and ])istols be appointed for us,
and also 100 carbines. This garrison securing all trade betwixt the
North and South of England as some help towards the maintenance
thereof we ask for an older to receive the King's and Queen's revenues,
the excise money and the sequestrations, and all the uncollected moneys
and arrears in this county belonging to the public, and also for an order
to compound with those who ai)peared here in arms at the King's taking
of the town, which caused great number of the common people to follow
them, and had not Sir Thomas Fairfax put a sudden stop to those
beginnings they had drawn the Avhole county from the parliament. The
garrison of Newark is s-o strong that we are not able to subsist by it
without your help. We humbly entreat that whatever is thought tit
may be done speedily, and lastly that a power be given us and the
Governor to call a council and exercise Martial Law. (See Commons^
Journals, iv. 257.) Signed, Seal. [N. IV., 40.]
The Earl ok Lauderdale to the Commissioners of the
Parliament of England.
1645 (in one copy wrongly 1644), August 17. — Printed in Lords'^
Journals, vii. 553.) Two copies. [N. IV., 41 ; XII., 114.]
Richard Hatter to [Ferdinando] Lord Fairfax.
1645, August 17. York. — " This morning Colonel Poynts wiote
unto the Committee here . . that he had received intelligence that
the King quartered on the 15tli . . at Staley House belonging to
Mr. Fretchvile, Governor of Welbeck, six miles from Sheffield, the
number of his forces .'3,000 besides the Newark 1,500 horse and 500
dragoons joined with him the 16tl) in the morning. It is su])j)osed they
intend for Halifax and so Northward. The chief commanders with him
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are Sir Tliomas Glemhiim and Sir Marmadiilu! Lanfjdale. Our forces
an- drawn lioiu Sandull, Skipton, and Holtoii. 'J'Ik; liorse quarters are
hIom^ the South side of this river towards Turn |{rid;;<i and the foot at
IJrothertoii and other towns on the North side. We are forced to
decline an eiif(a<;ement of our forces, not darinj:; to trust them alone at
tliis time, in rej^ard — besides they are fewer in nuniix-r than the enemy —
th(( great discontent tlicy are in by the late redueement and for want of
pay. . . . There is gieat necessity that the Parliament should take
notice of the officers here, who are to be cashiered. If some order come
not down for their encouragement there is very [.'reat fears tliat both
officer and soldier will forsake the field, and that very shortly . . .
Colonel Rossetter is in the Isle of Axholme coming towards us, but we
are much troubled, for the enemy is interposed between Nottingham,
Derby, and Stafford forces and us, whereby we cannot for the present
join together, and we never had yet any assistance from the three North
counties, and but a very few from Westmoreland and Lancashire, The
cloud is very black ; I pray God, if it be His will, it may blow over."
Seal. [N. IV., 42.]
Thomas Chaloner and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 17. York. — '' We have lately represented . . the dan-
gerous constitution of this army as now it stands betwixt the condition of
those reduced and the number elected to stand in this county, both parties
being full of discontents for want of the arrears of pay, and for that
cause they do join altogether in mutual mutinies against their com-
manders, whereof the enemies making advantage of the opportunity
have drawn their forces to the borders of this country, and, as we
understand, are quartered about the same parts where our forces lately
quartered against Welbeck and Newark, and our men drawn off fi'om
thence and from all the sieges in this County are now retiring towards
York, unless they find themselves able to make good some pass against
the enemies' forces. But the discontents of our soldiers having been
declared in so high a manner are such as we can have no assurance of
their uniting and resolute opposition of the enemy, unless we were fur-
nished with moneys to give them satisfaction according to their demands,
and that being wanting we have no other way to prevent the universal
ruin and loss of this country but by our humble address to the House to
desire the speedy supply of those moneys formerly designed to us
towards the satisfaction of the vast arrears of the commanders and
soldiers." .... We further request that " two or three thousand
horse and dragoons at least may be despatched from the Southern parts
to follow the rear of the enemy's array to remorate their attempts in
these parts, until the Parliament's forces can be drawn into a body and
be able to give them a field. . . ." Signed. Seal [N. IV., 43.]
Sir George Gresley and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 18. Derby. — " How miserably this county hath been
afflicted by the enemy is well known to all men, Newcastle's army, the
Queen's, Prince Rupert's, Goring's and others having made prize of
what they could get from our poor neighbours. The enemies have
formerly had several garrisons in this county all kept by them for no
other use but to oppress us. Though these be now recovered yet it
was done by force, and not without great charge to the whole country.
Ashby, Tutbury, Newark — and Welbeck of late — , all enemies' garrisons,
have power and means still to compel contributions from us and ruin
those that deny them. The army of our brethren of Scotland was for
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a time very chargeable to this county which since hath been a passage
for other forces of our friends, who have all lived upon free quarter
and supplied themselves with such horses as came in their way. The
King's army is now amongst us ; they have passed through and made
spoil of a great part of this shire. Some of the Parliament party are
already come to our help, and more we daily expect, all which will have
free quarter at least, and for those few horses that are left tlieir owners
have little hope to keep them long." We ask the House to grant us the
excise of this town and county for the present maintenance of our own
soldiers.
Postscript. — " Just now our soldiers are in mutiny, and 200 of them
gone away with their arms." Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 44.]
John Hobarte and Tristram Dymoxd to William Lexthall.
1645, August 19. Wisbech. — We received an order of Parliament
for raising within the county of Cambridge and Isle of Ely 32 Harque-
bushiers to be employed about Grantham, and an ordinance of July 18th
for horses more within the said county and Isle. We sent out our
warrants forthwith for levying the necessary money, but having only
three days allowed us we advanced the money, amounting to 200/.,
expecting to receive it again on our A^arrants. But the order not
mentioning any distress to be taken the greater part of the inhabitants
refuse to pay their proportions, wherefore, unless the House gives
us po5ver to distrain, it is more than probable we shall lose the
greatest part of that money. There are two divisions in our Isle,
North and South, and most of the Committee living in the South, the
whole business and burden of the North lies upon us. We tlierefore
desire the House to appoint some Committeemen for the Isle living in
and about Wisbech. Signed. [N. IV., 45.]
Captain William Batten to [William Lenthall].
1645, August 19. From aboard the St. Andrew, in Plymouth Sound.
— Being sent by the Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports to
Milford Haven to displace Captain Swanley, and settle Captain Molton
in his place, on account of some information given the Committee against
him . . . he stands much on his justification, which being clear and the
information found false, I am confident the House will vindicate him for
the good service he has done. He was very obedient to the order, and
during my stay there very forward in advancing the public good, and so
had been, by report of the well affected, during his whole employment.
" I arrived there the 29th July, whicli day the jNIaior-Geuerall had
taken the feild, with about eight hundred foot and horse, for the pre-
servacion of there corne, dayly thi'eatned by the enemy to be fired, who
lay neere Harfonhvest and duble our number drew out to give them
battle. The Mayior-generall hearing of my arrivall, sent unto me for
my assistance wheruppon I sent upp the IVancick friggot with two
hundred seamen to land within two myles of our army, the one halfe
of them myne owne men. The enemy not knowing of the seamen's
landing, drew out to give us battle, wherein it pleased our good God to
give us the day by routing there whole army, takeing and killing neere
as many of them as our army consisted of ; fower gunns, fower barrells of
powder, aH there carriages and neere one thousand armes, with the losse
of but one man on our parte — but many wounded — , This was performed
in the compass of one hower, by two troops of horse, and one hundred
foot which had the forlorne hope ; our mayne body haveing not tyme to
come upp. About one hundred and twenty of the enimies' forces fled
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inlo the C'astlo of Harford, wliicli wv.i' begirt three daies and a demy
cannon sent upj) from tlie Lyon for battery but did no cxecucion, the
walls l)ein<; so t^xlreame thick ; wliieh Captain 'J'iioinarf perceavin;^ tould
tlie Mayi<)r-( Jenerall if he wonld {^ivc tlic seamen the plunder tliey
would un(iertak(! to storme it — which was j)romised, i)ut not performed —
whu presently made a <^reat fire at the ^ate, .s«;aled the ualles in divers
plaee.s, and so ^ott posesion of that tow iie and eastle, and at my coraeinj^
away from thence, our forces were sate downe befon; Cary Castle, whicii
was the 12th instant, and doubt not if the businis be well followed l>ut
you shall have a good accompt of all the small garrisons thereabontes
very shortly.
'Fhc prisoners being in number seven hundred were sent downe to
me to secure them amongst the sliipps, which I did accordingly, in which
tyme I received letters from the Lord Inche(iueene of the streightned
condicion of Youhall — a coppie whereof goeth hereinclosed. — 1 have
sent him four hundred and forty of the prisoners lately taken who have
all taken the Covenant and expresse great forwardnes to serve against
the Irish. T ouppose they arrived the 13th instant. All the officers
— two excepted — refused the Covenant, who are still in durance — so that
I sent no officers with them. — I have sent him likewise out of myne owne
shipp 8,000//. of bisket and ten barrells of powder, and out of the
amunicion for Sir John Prise three hundred musketts onely, ten ban-ells
of match, with bullett answerable and thirty barrells of powder out of
the garrisons.
At my being at Milford, I received a letter from Sir Thomas
Fairefax to let me know he had left six hundred souldiers about Bridg-
water for Pembroakshire and desired shipping to be sent for them.
Whereuppon I sent one shipp and three small barkques, but were not
retourned at my comeing from thence.
The news at my comeing away was that the King was in Cardife
the 8th of the moneth, who was deraaunded by twenty thousand Club-
men that are rissen, as they pretend to carry him to the parliament.
There are many of good quallity amongst them, and well armed.
The king got away with a small party of horse to Ragland Castle.
It is reported that the king endeavored to put the towne of Cardife
into Papasts' hands to secure, which would not be indured, but on the
contrar}', the Welsh plundi'ed them sufficiently. Those that escaped
have sent there goods to Bristow.
The Clubmen likewise domaunded Gorrard and vow to cutt him in
peeces for firing the corueand plundering the county of Penbrooke. That
Sir Jacob Ashley is made Mayior-generall of South Walles in place of
Gerrard, I saw in a letter under his owno hand.
That the seamen being forty in number prisoners at Cardife and
Newport were released by the king without exchange, and some of
them [were] at Milfourd Haven before my comeing from thence.
At my retourne from Milford I espied a saile to the seaboard of the
Hand of Lundee. I sent Captain Thomas after her, who brought her in
unto me, whom I found to be a Frenchman laden with salt, etc., and
bound for Wexfourd. I shall take care to send her upp speedilv."
mgned. [N. IV., 46.]
Walter Powell, Vicar of Standish, to the House of Commons.
[1645, August 20.] — Petition, stating that he had been plundered by
the King's army of 400/. or 500/., hath been used as a rebel for
adhering to Parliament, hath waited almost twenty weeks to deliver a
petition for the remedy of some grievances and for propositions for tlie
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raising of 1,000/. for tho benefit of the State for the enlargement of his
son-in-law Captain Bayly, now a prisoner in Hereford, and praying
that the said grievances and propositions might be referred to some
Committee. [N. XXII., 82.]
Order of the House thereon.
164o, Angust 20. — (Printed in Commons' Journalsy iv. 249.)
[N. XXII., 83.]
Major-General Massie to the House.
(In support of the above petition.) [N. XXII., 81.]
The COMSIITTEE FOR PETITIONS.
1645, August 20. — Resolution on Sir Gregory Norton's petition.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 2G9.) [N. XIV., 75.]
The Committee for Petitions.
1645, August 20. — Resolution on the petition of the town and parish
of Bradford. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 269.) [N. XIV., 76.]
The House op Commons.
1645, August 20. — Order made on a letter from Colonel Morgan.
(See Commons' Journals^ iv. 248.) [N. XIV., 77.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645. August 22. — Paper, recapitulating the charges and proceedings
against Mr. Barwis, Mr. Lamplugh, Sir Wilfred Lawson, and others,
and desiring that the informations of Mr. Osmotherly and Mr.
Musgrave, the petition of Mr. Barwis, the letter from the Committee of
York, our several answers and a letter from Sir John Broune herewith
delivered, be referred to a committee on the place authorised by both
kingdoms so far as may concern the Scotch army. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 264.) Signed" Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 125.]
Lieutenant- General David Leslie to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, August 22. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 550.) Seal.
[N. IV., 48.]
Thomas Chamberlin, Mayor, and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 22. Stafford. — Stating the inconvenience caused by
the excessive ii umber of officers which causes a want of pay, and that
want discontent amongst them which hath an influence upon the soldier^i
and causcth daily irregularities. Six mouths ago, . . . we joined
with the county in a petition to that Committee (of both kingdoms)
that we might have power to reduce all our horse and foot — which at
that time were about 700 and under six colonels — unto two regiments only
one of horse another of foot. This petition we hear hath been brought
into the House, but . . . could not be taken into consideration
unto this day, so that our forces remain all in many broken troops and
companies lo the discontent of the country and disadvantage of the
public service. We therefore humbly desire power to reduce all our
horse and foot into two regiments as aforesaid. Signed. Seal
[N. IV., 49.]
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Siu John Corbett and anotlier to William Lenthall.
16'15, Aiifjust 22. From tlio cninp beforo Ilenifonl. — Acknowlcdginf^
liis letter witli the expressions of the sense the House of Conmions
linil of their despiitchiiig a party to attend upon the motions of the
Kiu^^'s forces, and deelaring that as on that oeeasion, so on every
other they would do their best to make it evident that the common
cause, according to the Covenant, was the chief desire of their hearts.
Signed. [N. IV., Gl.]
[Willi^ui Lenthall] to Sik John Coubett and others, the
Committee with the Scotch Army.
1645, August 23. — In reply to theirs of the 13th approving of their
conduct and enclosing co})ies of the treaty and the letter to several
counties desired therein. Draft. [N. XII., 120.]
The English Commissioners to Scotland to the E^vkl of
Loudoun.
1645, August 24. Berwick. — Desiring him to effect that the Com-
mittee appointed by the Scotch Parliament might give them a speedy
meeting. Copij. [N. XII., 121.]
The Ministers of London and Westminster and within the lines
of communication to the Parliament.
1645, August 25. — Petition. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 558.)
On parchment. [N. XXIL, 78.]
William Lenthall to the Earl of Leven and the Committee
AviTH THE Scotch Army.
1645, August 25. — " Your horse and 3 or 4,000 of ours are in
pursuit of the King. If they continue joined we doubt not but that,
with God's assistance, they may within a few days give such an
account of their design as may be much for the advantage of both
kingdoms. If yours and ours should sever, the King who hath already
taken Huntingdon may endanger the Association and be able quickly
to go again Northward. The House of Commons thought it necessary
to acquaint you herewith and leave it to your serious consideration."
(See Commons' Journah, iv. 253.) Draft. [N. XII., 124.]
Colonel John Fiennes to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, August 25. — " I endeavoured to keep my troops together being
old soldiers and fittest for field service till the Committees of those
counties where they quartered caused the country to rise upon them,
and gave orders to the Governors of garrisons and captains of troops
under their pay to fall upon them as enemies for no reason but because
they took free quarter, a very harsh reward for soldiers that have
done the State so good service as your Lordships know they have
done. Though my officers did not at all fear what these men durst do
against them, but could in despite of them and did keep their quarters
till they received orders from me to remove, yet it was not fit for me to
oblige them by orders . . . either to fight the Parliament's friends,
or expose themselves to affronts and indignities not standing with the
honour of soldiers to endure." I therefore resigned the command of
the regiment and gave discharges to the officers of the several troops and
now ask for a pass and discharge for myself. (See Commoris' Journah,
iv. 240.) [N. IV., 50.]
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Lieutenant- General David Leslie to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
164:5, August 25. Staplefoi'd. — Informing them of the King's move-
ments and those of himself, Colonel-General Poynts and Colonel
llossiter. (Printed in Grev, iii. Appendix, No. 56, p. 90.) Sianature
torn off. Seal. [N. IV.,5L]
Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
1645, August 26. York. — Concerning the mutinies in the army, and
their difficulty in paying them. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No.
45, p. 71.) Signed. [N. IV., o2.']
Lieutenant-General David Leslie to the Co.mmittee oi- botu
Kingdoms.
Same date. — Informing them of his intention to march to Scotland.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 57, p. 91.) Seal. [N. IV.,
53.]
Lieutenant-Generai David Leslie to the Scotch Commissioners in
London.
1645, August [26 misdated 22], Nottingham. (The first part is to
the same effect as his letter of the same date to the Committee of both
kingdoms. It proceeds thus :) " I had resolved to have taken but
half my party and to have left Major-General Middleton with the
rest to join with Colonel-General Poyntz to follow the King, but
neither officer nor soltlier was willing to stay, the soldiers professing
openly they would all for their country, so considering their unwilling-
ness to stay, and that the half of my party was not sufficient without a
a conjunction of forces with me in Scotland to do the work without
hazard, I resolved to go with all ... I know some will censure me
for this action, but, if they look on the business seriously I am confident
it will be thought good service done to England, for if Montrose con-
tinue a while in Scotland without oppositions ho would or long change
the business in England, for though particular counties suffer for a
time, if the public suffer not in general, that is not much. There be few
horses left with our foot near Hereford. It wei'e good for General
Poinze and Colonel Ilosseter with other county forces had order to
attend the King's motions, and chieiiy to interpose betwixt him and our
army, yet I am confident the King cannot much trouble them. I
entreat you to represent this to the Committee of both Kingdoms, . . ."
Copy. [N. NIL, 118.] Enclosed:
The Eaul of Loudoun to [Generals Leslie and Middleton].
1645, August 22. Berwick, — The Kebels " are now masters of
the field running over and destroying the country, and will in
all appearance prevail to do what they Avill, till God enable us
to have an army in the field to oppose them, which if not
speedily done — besides the ruin of this poor Kingdom — they will
groNv to such strength by jNIalignants, . . . and l)y j)ressin''
recruits in the country as may make a strong ai-my, and invite
the King to come . . hither, or they to march to him, and so
increase the troubles and wars in both kingdoms. For prevent-
ing whereof and for preservation of Religion, liberties and this
kingdom from destruction it is conceived there is no meane so
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. . effectual, as the speedy return of our army from Eii;^Iiin(l,
whom God has made so useful there, to march with all haste,
for employiii}^ their whole streii<^th and endeavours for opposing
and suppressing these bloody Rebels, and recovery of their native
kingdom. . . P^or whicli end I or some other person of
trust will be sent to you after our meeting tomorrow at Duns
for advising what can be done in the meantime till the army
comes. But till . . we have some body of an army on foot, to
which the country's forces may resort, there will be no means of
resistance made to the enemy. And therefore it is most earnestly
desired that one or both of you may march hither with as great
a strength of your cavalry as may be spared, securing the foot
till the whole army come, with whom such forces shall be joined
as ciin be raised in the country. The distress and danger of
this kingdom, and the cause which we are sworn to maintain
and your affection for both are so strong arguments for this
public duty, as I trust will set you on present action to march
hither." . . . Copy. [N. Xfl., 119.]
The Earl of Loudoun and others to the English Commissioners.
1645, August 26. Duns. —
The Englisu Commissioners to the Earl of Loudoun
and others.
Same date. —
Some of the Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
[Same date.] — (All three printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 566.)
Copies. [N. XII., 122, 123, 125.]
Sir Richard Everard, Sheriff, and others, to the Committee of
BOTH Kingdoms.
1645, August 26. Chelmsford. — We send you our last from Colonel
Mildmay at Cambridge. We desired your Lordships by our last to
think upon some to order all our Associated forces which we are raising
and repeat our desire that our Lord Lieutenant, the Earl of Warwick,
be appointed to the command. Signed. [N. IV., 54.]
Colonel-General Sednham Poynts to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, August 27. Nottingham. — Informing them of Leslie's march
to Scotland, and of his own intention to pursue the King's forces.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 58, p. 92.) Seal. [N. IV.,
55.]
The Same to the Same.
[Same date and place.] — Stating that he had been hindered in his
intended pursuit of the King by the mutiny of his whole army, who
would not stir without pay. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 43,
p. 69.) (See Commons' Journals, iv. 258.) Seal. [N. IV., 63.]
Sir Henry Vane, Sir William Armyne, Thomas Hatchep., and
Robert Goodwin to [William Lenthall].
1645, August 27. — (Identical with that from Lord Wharton which is
printed mutatis mutandis in Lords' Journals, vii. 5G6, except that five
lines from the end " hear " is " see.") [N. IV., 56.]
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John Lowry to William Lenthall.
1645, August 27. Cambridge. — " The king beat our forces at Huct-
ingtlon, aiul took Major Gibbs and some 60 prisoners being all common
soldiers, which are sent to Cambridge in exchange of some of our
prisoners, and not above 5 killed in the fight. We have had strong
alarms within 4 miles of our town. We stood upon our guard and
summoned all the counties to come in, which accordingly came in to our
assistance — only Essex — not a man of which came in notwithstanding
letters sent unto them divers times of our dangers. The last answer 1
had from them was that our town and castle was taken, and so thought
not fit to come. I have been drawing all our forces these three nights
into the fields, taking no posts, which I believe standing upon our guard
both in town and field hath hindered the king of his design . . . For
the present our fears are somewhat blown over. The king marched
from Huntingdon yesterday unto St. Eoates (? St. Neots) and this morn-
ing we hear that he is at Bedford, and they are very much affriglited as
appears by some prisoners we have taken. We hear that Colonel
Rosseter Avith some Scots is come to Stilton, which is about 35 miles
from us, and we have seat six troops of our horse in the pursuit of the
king this morning . . . Postscript. — Since the sealing of my letter our
six troops of horse are retreated where they were, ten miles from us,
and they report that the enemy was there with a strong party. But
how true I know not, which hath put us into new fears, yet however
are resolved to stand to it for the safeguard of the town." (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 257.) Seal. [N. IV., 57.]
Philip [Lord] Wharton to the Speaker of the House of
Peers.
1645, August 28. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 569.) [N. IV.,
58.]
Edward Newman, Sheriff, and others to John Crewe.
1645, August 28, 4 past noon. Northampton. — We enclose a letter
from the Governor of Leicester, which we thought good to .speed,
** because Colonel Thorney the last night coming by us told us the
Yorkshire horse Avere gone back, but it appears by this they arc march-
ing forward. We shall not t.ake upon us to advise, but we fear the
Scotch horse being gone to Scotland the army before Hereford may be
in want of them. The king marched yesterday from Woburn towards
Oxford as is conceived. Our horse, Coventry and Newport being joined,
pursued his force through Brickhill. We hear not from them since,
only it is said they have taken many of his rear "... (Sec Commons'
Journals, iv. 257.) Signed. [N. IV., 59.]
Instances of the Discipline of other Churches given by the
Assemble of Divines.
1645, August 28, — Wherein there is not a distinct and full enumera-
tion of all the offences for which the Eldership may keep a person from
that Sacrament. The instances are taken from the Bohemian Brethren,
and the Chyrch of Geneva, the French Church at Frankfort, the Dutch
Churches in England, the Reformed Churches of Nassau, and the Church
of Scotland. Citations are also given from Origan, Justin iNLirtyr,
Tertullian, and Chrysostom to prove that such was the practice of the
early Church, Additional advice is given as to the method in which
unworthy persons are to be excluded, [N. XXIL, 20.1
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William Lentiiam, to tlin Committee at Nantwicii.
1G45, August 2?^. — The House tliouj^ht it not convenient for the
present to make any resolve touching tiie assistance you desire for re-
(hiciiig Chester ; but liav(! deferrcil it till .Sei)tcnil)er Hth, hoping our
aUairs before then may be in ii more certain condition with relation to
the forces now with the Kiiif^, that give alarms to so many parts of this
kingdom anil by their speedy luotions miike all such undertakings
hazardous. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 254.) Draft. [N. XII.,
12(3.]
Lord Bkoghill, Sib John Clotwortiiy, and ten other Officers oC
the Army in Ireland to Ih© Committee of both Kingdoms.
[1045, before August 28th.] — (The effect appears from Cominons'
Journals, iv. 255.) Signed. [N. XXL, 20.]
Lord Balmerino, Archibald Jhonston, Charles Erskine, Hew
Kennedy, and Robert Barclay to William Lenthall.
1645, August 29. Derbj-- House. — -Enclosing a letter from the Scotch
army, and stating that of the 200/. ^je?' diem assessed by the Commis-
sioners of Parliament on the several counties for the maintenance of the
infantry there is not one penny yet come in, and entreating earnestly
that the month's pay voted to that necessitous army be speedily and
effectually brought in, and that the ordinance upon the contract made
with Mr. Davis may be speedily passed. Signed. Seal. [N. TV., GO.]
Major-General Edward Massie to William Lenthall.
1645, August 30. Bridgwater. — I wrote from Lyme on the 23rd,
informing you of our present condition and the state of these parts, and
desiring a supply and speedy assistance. I enclose a copy of General
Goring's intercepted letter. " The Prince upon Thursday last, the
28th . . . came into Exeter, and the Cornish with him. Near Broad
Clyst was that day a rendezvous held, where was 6 field pieces, 80
carriages and about 9,000 horse and foot, those come out of Cornwall
not come up to him at that time. Their discourse tends to march east-
ward, supposing they shall have a good addition of strength out of
Dorset and the east parts of Somerset amongst the Club[men]. I
marvel not at it, and had much desired to have prevented it, yet
however my counsels have been as much rejected in that as not desired
in other things in these parts, which have concerned these parts, the
kingdom and myself in the service intrusted, yet notwithstanding have
I not failed in my duty towards the Parliament, nor will I by God's
mercy ever do." Postscript. — Commending the case of Major Back-
house's widow. (See Commons^ Journals, iv. 261.) Signature toni off.
Seal. Enclosed :
George [Lord] Goring to Sir Edavard Nicholas at Oxford.
1645, August 25. Exeter . . . — " This is only to let you know
that the respite which the Rebels have given us hath advanced
very much our recruits in these parts, for there is great hopes
that we shall have a body of 10 or 1,200 men together within
eight days. I believe you have more certain notice of the
enemies' motions than we have. We conceive Fairfax is ready
to engage before Bristol, and that we shall be able to make a
very good attempt for the relieving of it within three
weeks "... Copi/. [N. IV., 62.]
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[William Lenthall] to Colonel- General Points.
1645, August 30. — (The effect appears from Commons' Journals, iv.
258, 259. The place to which he was to march was originally Ban-
bury.) Draft. [N. XIL, 127.]
Colonel "William Purefoy, Henry Herbekt, and Humphrey
Salwey to William Lenthall.
1645, September 3. Maysmore, near Gloucester. — "In our last of
31 August we gave you an account of our doubtful condition concerning
Hereford .... Yesterday morning the army rose from before
Hereford and were upon their march to Fownehope four miles thence
in the road towards Gloucester. That may seem strange to you as well
as those parts of the kingdom. The giounds — as far as . . . we
apprehend — were these. The Commissioners of Scotland liave long
pressed a necessity — to save their own kingdom — for this army's removal
Northwards to whose importunities we agreed so far as to make pre-
paration for a march, it being also . . recommended to the General
in the meantime to use his beat endeavour to reduce the town, whereto
he engaged himself accordingly, and proposed in case it should be taken,
we would provide how to keep it, that the Army might not be enforced
to stay . . . Whereupon we . . . wrote letters to the adjacent
garrisons for a supply of men, wherein we Avere confident of prevailing.
But on Monday last his Excellency and the Commissioners of Scotland
informed us of the King's coming to Worcester with 4,000 horse and
dragoons .... They affirmed themselves ready and resolved for
storm next day had not this intervened. AVhat posture to be in to meet
the King was proposed .... We urged whether an attempt by
storm might not be made before the King could annoy them being then
20 long miles off. To which the General and commanders delivered
their opinion that it was most dangerous and not to be attempted,
because the batteries could not be finished before 2 o'clock by which
time the King might be upon them. We then proposed whether the
siege might not continue and yet draw out such a party of horse and
foot as might encounter the King's forces, our information being that
their horse Avere weary and not of that number as reported. To which
the General and commanders declared it could not possibly be done,
they had so few horse and the rather because — they said — that ]\Iajor-
General Middleton was gone with Lieutenant-General Leslie into
Scotland with all their horse that followed the King. This being solely
a military point we thought it not fit to contest with men of that
experience in martial affairs, and lest by persisting for action here con-
trary to their judgments we should undergo the censure of what prejudice
might befall this army Ave . . submitted to those votes . . . here
enclosed . . . We cannot but inform you of the sad and most
miserable condition of these parts ... It much grieves us to see
our friends . . . now ruined and all lost to the fury of a merciless
enemy. If some speedy care be not taken for prevention, the King in
all probability will again recruit himself hence to a great strength.
Wh.at further is intended to be done by this army and which way tht-y
will march we shall Avith all speed acquaint you." (See Commons"
Journals, iv. 266.) Copt/. [N. XII., 131.] Enclosed:
The Committee of hoth Kingdoms.
1645, September 1. — Vote. (Printed as part of the paper of
September on or after 15th, and there marked C, post, p. 273.)
Copij. [N. XII., 120,]
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Sill William Aumynk, Thomas IIatcheu, am] lioUKUT Goodwix
to William Lkntiiall.
1645, September .'5. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with the letter of
the same (lute from Lord Wlmrtou to the Speaker of the House of
Peers, which is printed in Lords' Junnuils, vii. 573. ) Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., (Jo should be 64.] Enclosed :
The Same with Lonn Whauton to the Committek ok the
Estates of Scotland.
1645, September 2. Berwick. — (Printed ubi supra.) Certified
Cojiy. [N. XII., 130.]
Humphrey Mackwortii and others to William Lenthall.
1645, September 3. Salop. — " Since our late success before Lilshall
and Dudley ... it hath pleased God to give us a further evidence
of his fToodness by delivering into our hands 140 of the enemies' forces
belonging unto Ludlow, who amongst others to the number of 300 were
sent under the command of Colonel Davelier towards Bishop's Castle to
plunder the country and to apprehend all such as stood affected to the
Parliament. After some hurt done our forces cousistixig of 80 horse
and 80 foot under the command of Major Fenwick, which quartered in
Bishop's Castle for securing that to>vn and parts adjacent, drew forth,
and within a mile of that place with the assistance of some countrymen
which were got into a body charged the enemy. Our forlorn retreated
disorderly, but our horse did second them so gallantly that after a hot
charge they wholly routed the enemy, took 120 hor.se, all their foot
and arms, slew many, brought off all the prisoners to the number above
specified, whereof almost 20 were Commission officers, and we are
credibly informed that there came not above 40 back into Ludlow
besides those which were brought wounded in carts." We desire that
a sheriff be nominated for this county. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 65,]
Lord Balmerino, Archibald Jhonston, and Charles Erskine to
William Lenthall.
1645, September 3. Worcester House. — . . " Having certain infor-
mation that the King's forces are marched towards Hereford, that
Prince Maurice from Worcester and Sir Jacob Ashley from Wales are
making all the preparation they can for their assistance whereby the
Scottish army now in the absence of their horse — and those under
command of Colonel-General Poyntz being few and at a great distance —
may be brought into great distress, we do earnestly desire that you
would be pleased to move the House to give order to Sir Thomas Fair-
fax for sending some forces for their relief and assistance." (See
Commons^ Journals, iv. 263.) Signed. Seal. [N. lY., 66.]
The Derbyshire Committee to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, September 4. — (Printed from a copy among Lord Braye's
papers, in the Appendix {Part VI.) to the Tenth Rejjort of the His-
torical M SS. Commission,^. 159, where " Isbunds " should be " Mundv.")
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 67.]
The Elector Palatine to William Lenthall.
1645, September 5. — "How sensible I am of your busines and hoiv loath
to importune the House would sufficiently appeare, if the state of that
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which tliey have soe long agoe appointed for my supply were by those
gentlemen unto whose care it was referred made knowne unto them.
Wherefore I desire that you would put the House in mind to call for it,
being myselfe unwilling to speake the language of those necessities
which overburden your most affectionate friend." Signed " Charles."
[N. I., 50.]
Court Martial upon Lieutenant Bridall alias Bkydle.
1645, September 5. Oxford. — Report, sentencing him to be shot for
carrying himself tumultuously among the soldiers and disobedience to
his superiors. (He was an officer in the Lord Keeper's regiment, and
alleged he was to obey no orders but those that came tlirough the
Lord Keeper.) [N. XIV., 78.]
Colonel William Purefoy, Henry Herbert, and Humpiirey
Salwey to William Lenthall.
164:5, September 5. — " In our last of the 3rd . . . we acquainted you
with the rising of the Scots' army from before Hereford upon infor-
mation of the King's approach to Worcester. . . . The General and
whole army quartered last night at Highnam, and are now marching
through Gloucester to Cheltenham 6 miles hence in the way to War-
Avick. We cannot certainly let you know what is intended, but we
apprehend by former expressions of the General and Commissioners of
Scotland a resolution to relieve their own distressed country and there-
fore believe them unwilling to engage their army in this kingdom, fre-
quently urging an impossibility for them to recruit themselves, should
they receive a loss. To whose importunities we so far consented as that
necessaries should be provided for their march. But to the place where,
the time when, or which way hath not yet been iu proposition. We
conceive it too high a point for us to decide and therefore most earnestly
desire some speedy directions from the Pai'liament Should the
army hold their march towards Scotland we shall humbly propose
whether our employment be not at an end, not knowing wherein we may
be further serviceable to you by our residing here. Solely to make
provisions for the army we suppose you will not expect from us ; the
Committees in the several counties .... may be appointed for that
purpo.se." Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 68.]
Colonel Charles D'Oilie and others to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, September 5. Newport Pagncll. — Stating that the fifty
prisoners lately taken with those they had before fill (he prisons .-^o
full as to be dangerous to the garrison, and that, the allotted counties
not paying their contributions, they have no money for tlieir .><oldiers or
for their prisoners' maintenance, and therefore desiring that the prisoners
might be disposed of elsewhere and the counties made to pay. Signed.
Seal. [N. IV., 68* ; omitted in Index.]
The Earl of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1645, September 5. Leeze. — " Upon this alarm of the enemies
coming to Huntingdon I drew up all the forces of E.^sex being 6,000
foot and 900 horse and 500 dragoons towartls Cambridge as also 4,000
foot and 500 horse came out of Suffolk for the guard of Cambridge and
the Isle of Ely. And upon the retreat of the enemy I dismissed them
according to the order of the Committee of both Kingdoms, and sent 800
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pood liorso of tlio Association and tlio KW) liorso of Major Gibb's
Kcnfimont, as I was commanded by tlu! Iloiisci of Commons, to keep in
the Ncwarkers from infesting]; the Association (hirinj^ the absence of
Colonel Rossiter and his troo|)s. I have caused the Counties to send a
f()rlniu;h('s pay wifh them, lest for want of pay theyshouhl take occasion
to disltand. The 400 under Major (iil>b there is a course taken by
ordinan(!e to pay them, but for the 800 Jiorse of the Association under
j\lajor llaynes they rely upcni the promise of the House of Commons for
their pay. I pray, Sir, move the House to take present order in it.
3,000/. per month will pav them." , . . (See Commons' Journals, iv.
265.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 69.]
Lord Balmerino, Archibald Jhonston, Charles Erskine, Hew
Kennedt, and Robert Barclay to William Lenthall.
1645, September 6. Worcester House. — Desiring that some portion
of their arrears might be paid to divers officers of the Scsotch nation
who had been employed here in the service of the Parliament, and were
now exceedingly desirous in the great distractions of their native
country to repair thither. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 70.]
The Comjiittee for Petitions.
1645, September 6. — Resolutions on Bradshaw's Petition. (Printed
in Cominons' Journals, iv. 276.) [N. XIV., 79.]
The Members of the House of Commoxs at Oxford.
1645, September 8. — Declaration that the Lord Dover's and the
Lord Keeper's regiments were to do duty only in case of siege or other
emergency, were not to be drawn out of Oxford except on sallies during
the siege and were to be under officers of their own, by whom if
necessary they Avere to be punished. That these regiments, consisting
of scholars, gentlemen, and their servants conceive that, by a late
sentence by a court martial on an officer of theirs, they may be thought
subject to the same judgment, and the Commons being sensible of the
fifreat use of these regiments for the defence of the town conceive that this
last judgment may have a very ill influence, and demand that their volun-
\i\xy service, which they are forward to perform on extraordinary occa-
sions, may not make them liable to be summoned by the military power,
and that all other gentlemen and scholars with their servants may have it
declared that they are not subject to a court martial, but for neglect of
orderly duty to be punished by their own officers, and for anything
that is capital by the civil power, and that the sentence on Lieutenant
Brydall may be reviewed with some tenderness and execution stayed,
they Avillingly aftording him their favourable testimony, and conceiving
themselves concerned in his sentence, because he is an officer in one of
the regiments raised by their advice, and upon a dispute of jurisdiction
undecided, and that for words spoken in that defence before his judges
condemned as of mutiny. [N. XIV., 80.]
[William Lenthall] to [the Earl of War^yick].
1645, September 9. — In the name of the House thanking hira for
his recent services, and desiring him to convey their thanks to his
countrymen. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 267.) Draft. [N. XII.,
132.]
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[William Lenthall] to [the Committees of several
Counties in the Eastern Association].
Same date. — Circulars in the name of the House forbidding them
upon any occasion whatever to divert the monies collected for Sir
Thomas Fairfax's army, but directing speedy payment thereof to be
made according to the Ordinance. (See Commons' Joicrtials, iv. 267.)
Draft. [N. XII., 133.]
Lord Broghill to William Lenthall.
1645, September 9. Cork. — " The condition of this Province was
desperate, before I arrived here with those supplies the Honourable
Houses sent over by me, Youghal having been besieged three months,
and notwithstanding all their miserable Avants, constant and patient, the
Lord President having done all that man could do for the preservation
of so important a place for the Parliament, and God has so blest his
endeavours that it is relieved witli victuals and the enemy drawn off
some five or six miles. The besieged made a fortnight ago a gallant
sally, the rebels having possessed both points of the harbour and planted
great guns on them, our soldiers made bold to kill betwixt 3 and 400
of them, seized upon their ordnance, spiked two brass demi-cannon,
and flung them down a clifl' into the sea, not being able to draw them off,
took from them one brass saker and brought it with them, all this with the
loss of two men. We do only expect Will. J ephson's arrival with the
horse to give the rogues battle, — if they will sta,nd us — . The season of
the year is so far advanced there Avill be but little action. Next spring
will, I trust in God, recover our losses of this summer .... I
beseech your favour in any just desire that may be made to the House
in the behalf of this Province, which, God willing, shall well merit the
Parliament's care of them, being all resolved to sacrifice our lives and
fortunes for their service." . . . Seal. [N. IV., 71.]
Philip [Lord] Wharton to Loud Grey of Warke,
Speaker of the House of Peers.
1645, September 10. Barwieke. — (Printed in Lo'ds' Journals, vii.
581.) Sic/ned. Seal. [N. IV., 72.]
The Committee of the Estates of Scotland to the Scotch
Commissioners in London.
1645, September 10. Haddington. — " We have long tasted in these
partis the bitter cup of Godes wrathe, whiche for our many provocaciones
he hath in a large measour powred out among us and brought us verie
lowe. The Lord in his mcrcie grant we may yet repent and turne from
our evill wayes, and thane Ave hope he will repent him of the evill he
intendit towardis us. We have reasone to be exceiding sensibile of the
many testimonies of the brotherlie afiectioune we have receaved from
the honourabill houses of the parliament of England, hot of none mair
then that now in the day of our calami tic they send up their prayeers to
God for pardoime and pitie to us. It is the greatest assistance can lie
given us, and we desyer you wald returne them heartie thankis for it
from us. At the first mcitting of the committee eft<>r the Lordis hand
was so heavie upon us at Kilsythe the Lord Chancellor was direckit
bothc towardis our forces in England and the honorabill houses of Par-
liament there, fullie instructed with our conditioune and desyres frome
bothe, whiche we ar confident ci'e this can come to your handes you
will find from himselff, so that we have no wayes failled in our I'espectes
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to fttlicr. Since his parting our fiiiiit, hopes hos liciiio qiiickiieil by the
I»resciiC(; and assistauoo of Gtfnonill-lii^vtcuinant David licslic and his
forces, who after four hundretlie niyllos niarchc in twantic anc dayes
and ane <hiyes rest — wiiiche was iiuhMd the Lorciis day — in the Mers, hea
advanecit witli his forces towanhs this phiec hoth<; for the saiftie and
furder jirovychng the castell of Edinburghe antl secureing our maga-
zines ot'victuall in East Lowthiane.
The rehellis upoun Sunday hist marched from Cranstonnriddell to-
wardis Galowater from whence — as we ar this thiy informed — they cam
towardis the Mers, and are now lying neir Stitchell witliin a myh; or
twa of the Castell of Home wluiriu we have put a garysoune, and find-
ing great slownes and dissobedienee to all publick orderes in the Mers
and Teviottdaille it hes beine thought fitt for a tyme to secure the
persones of the Earles of Home and Iloxburghe." Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 73.]
Sir Thomas Honywood and others to William Lenthall.
1G45, September 10. Chelmsford. — Thanking the House for the
acknowledgment of their past service."^, and begging him to represent
that in their confidence of having the arrears of the Association Assess-
ments within their own county they had run themselves much in debt
by these late alarms, and sending out their horse towards Newark, and
asking therefore that the House should pass the ordinance prepared for
that purpose. Signed. [N. IV., 74.]
Harcourt Leighton and Thomas Herbert to Willi.am Lenthall.
1645, September 10. Bristol. — '• Four dayes being subtely spun out
by Pi-ince Rupert in treaty — either to compleat his workes, or from hopes
of Goring's or the King's horse to raise our seige — this morning twixt
2 and 3 the whole army alarmd or stormd the lyne and forts every wher
rownd the cittie. CoUonel Welden's brigad fell on upon the south side
towardes RatclifP and for two full houres stood to it at lesse than pike's
length of their lyne, neither fearing their nombers — though 1,500 were
drawne thither — nor the difficulty of passing the trench and water which
exceeded there, but with undaunted spiritts exposd themselves to the
shott which abundantly was made at them. Albeit, by reason the
ladders were not long enough — many that were longer being unhappily
left behind at their quarter — they could not enter, both horse foot, and
canon opposing them, notwithstanding they left behind them honorable
signalles of fortitude, for L[ieutenant]- CoUonel Durfee was slayne,
^Nlajor Crumwell sore hurt in the groine, and about threescore private
soldyers close under their workes who to gett up had scratcht the
breast- work and exprest an cxtream desire to scale but could not.
CoUonel Mountague's brigad stormd the east part of the lyne and upon
the very first attempt past over and most resolutely masterd Laffar
(Lawford) gate and that part of the citty which joynes to the castle :
in which servyce — with the extraordinary assistance of the horse who
on all sides kept pace with the musquetteers and seamd to emulate
one another in courage and affection — CoUonel Taylor, once a member
of your house, was taken prisner and nigh two hundred other soldyers;
of which there are eight captains and leiftenants. CoUonel Eayns-
bun-ough's brigade alammd the fort royall — wherein Leiftenant-
Collonel Pride did bravely — and stormd Pryor's fort and after an
houres fight with losse of three men conquerd it. Itt is under the
royall fort upon the lyne and commands both the royall fort and castle.
It was desperatly defended by about seventy Irish, old soldyers, who
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all but twelve or fifteen were cntt in peeces by our men togeather
with the Collonel or L[ieutenant]-Collonel — brother to Herbert Price
some say — and in the fort we took four culveriu and otlicr armcs. Hence
the enemy are sufficiently gald already, and truly tins fort with four
other wee took afEoording nigh twenty peeces of cannon, a groat comand
to lis and scanting the enemy, putts us in fayre hopes of overcoming the
rest with lesse hazard and difficulty. In this storine wee have lost one
hundred men and few lesse wounded. Major Bethell is one, a deserving
gentleman and recoverable. Captain Lago with Major-Generall Skippon's
men are sayd to enter the Prior Fort first and with him the rest of
Collonel Mountagu and Collonel Haramon's. But to speak truth of all
both officers and soldyers, I do not thinck a man gave back for fear or
that ever any busines of this nature was managed with more heed or
acted with more courage. What the enemy lost in the towne and forts
as yet wee hear not but doubtless they had their payment. They are
now burning that part of the eitty which may give shelter or yeild
approaches to us and their one thousand horse are circumscribed to the
fort royall togeather with these lords : Rivers, Hawley, Barramore,
Lumley, Crumwell, Newport, Cockayn, Grandison, Sturton, Capell,
Bellassis, and others with abundance of gentry and ladyes, Prince
Rupert's associates. The Generall has desyred Collonel Pindar to
speed to Lyme, Taunton, and Bridgwater to furnish us here with what
powder and other amunicion their magazines can spare for the dispatch
of this busines. Pray hasten money to pay the army. They looke long
after it ; and, if over any army, this deserves it. Fostscrijit. — The
rumor hei'e is that the King is at Ragland, Goring in Devonshire
recruyting. We heare now Prince Rupert will yeild up towne and forts
upon other condicions, and departe tomorrow early." Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 75.]
Report.
[1645, September 11.] — Concerning the household of the Duke of
Glou(!ester and the Princess Elizabeth. (See Commons' Journals, i\,
270.) [N. XIV., 230.]
Order appointing a Committee concerning the Earl of Stam-
ford's subsistence, and their Report.
1645, September 11 and October 13. — (The first is printed in Com-
mons' Journals, iv. 271 ; the report proposes that 1,500/. per annum be
allowed him out of the estates of Sir Thomas Jermyn and Thomas
Jermyn.) [N. XIV., 90.]
W^ALTER Strickland to William Lentiiall.
1645, September 11-21. The Hague. — Praising Master Cooper, the
late chaplain to the Queen of Bohemia, and commending him to the
Parliament. Seal. [N. IV., 76.]
Edward Farmer, Sheriff, and others to Siu Christopher
Yelverton.
1645, September 12. Northaini)ton. — Concerning the composition
of Mr. Edmoiid Sawyer for his Delinquency. (See Commons' Journals,
iv. 281.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 77.]
Major-General Edward Massif to William Lentiiall.
1645, September 12. Milverton. — "Since it hath pleased God to
deliver Bristol into our hand ... I humbly suppose that his Excel-
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IcMicy will not longer repose himself there than necessity requiretli,
Imt will pur.suc the service one way or other heCore the r.'iin and eohl
make him umililc cither to kefp the field or to march — winter drawing
nigh — . And therefore where greatest a<lvaiitage may he found that
way 1 <loubt not but the General will look. I am therefore both most
humbly to mind — not counsel — the . . House . . ol these AVcstern
parts, which require assistance ; which had I had it or the country by
any other hand sooner, doubtless the enemy had never recruited himself
to so considerable an army as undeniable report doth render him.
General Goring with a part of the army advanced yesternight as far
eastward as Tiverton 3,000 strong, horse, dragoons, and foot and the
body advancing up to them. ?/Iy want of both dragoons and foot is
that which rendereth me unserviceable or disabled to defend the country
from ruin, or to stand or dispute it wnth the enemy, it being a country
far more suitable for foot than horse to fight in, full of deep lanes and
high hedges, &c. I therefore implore their speediest consideration that
by a timely order to the General he may not be wholly engaged with
the army in other parts, but may advance westward . . . at the
only great service we may look after yet, before winter thrust the
army into quarters. It is my faithfulness and zeal to the Parliament
that bids me be importunate, for in the same I know no end or aim
but my unfeigned desire to jiut an end to this bloody war, which I
perceive can never be so long as we suffer a marching army to act its
own desires without impeachment." Seal. [N". IV., 78.]
Colonel Rowland Laughaene to William Lenthall.
1645, September 13. Haverfordwest. — " I have receaved 269 soldiers,
most of them armed, from Sir Thomas Fairfaxe. Manie appeare to be
this countreymen and desire to returne to their families. I praise God
wee are in an indifferent state for foote, in horse vearie lowe. The
other counties of South "Wales of late entered a newe association and
have raised a mightie multitude of Clubmen. I praie some of our next
freinds maie be consigned to joine uppon our advaiince to Carmarthen-
shire. I alreadie solicited, — but cannot prevailc — for a partie of the
Mountgormrieshire horse. To engage this small remnant uppon soe
vast disadvantages I dare not, and to rewarde, encourage or support
them heere the eountrey — soe Avasted as it is — will not bee able without
your favorable consideracion for addicionall supplies from the state in
money and apparrell. The 3,000/. in money and provision alreadie sent,
the comittee heere will rendor an accoumpt of, and I desire to pre-
sent the acknowledgment of my thankfull obligacions. Mr. Arthur
Owens by his constant integritie and rcsolucion for the publique merited
•our trust to agitate for us to the state. His addresses I desire may
receive entertainment. Mr. Roger Lorte in our greatest exigencie
deserted us, and in contempt of my comaunde for his stale, shipped
himselfe for London, there — as I understand — makeinge Mr. Elliott of
his faction, bestoweth himselfe in disgorgeinge private ranckor and
malice against those whose merritt will endure the teste, and durst
not appeare out of Pembrocke, vrhen they both kissed the King's hand
in Oxford. Since the takeiuge of Haverfordwest, with the castell, wee
have taken in Carewe, Manerbire, and Picton Castells, all the houlds
the enemie had in this countie. The particuler accoumpt I refferr to
the inclosed paper." Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 79.]
Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall.
1645, September 14. Bristol. — (Printed down to "two hundred
men" in Lords' Jourytals, xii. 584, and in full in Rush worth iv., 1. 85,
and Carlyle, No. 31, where there are a fcAV verbal errors not in the Lords'
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Journals. Signed by Cromwell and here and there eorrectod by him,
the most remarkable change being " who have wrestled xoith (xod for
a blessing" instead of '■'■waited on God." The passage from " Presby-
terians, Independents," to the end is underlined, whether by Cromwell
or not does not appear. In this passage the following mistakes occur
in Rushworth and Carlyle : — " All have here " for all " had here " ;
" have no names of difference " for " know no names " ; ''''for being
united in forms," for " as for being " ; " And for Brethren " for " and
from brethren.") [N. IV., 80.]
Sir Henry Vane, Sir William Armyne, Thomas Hatcher, and
Robert Goodwin to William Lenthall.
1645, September 15. Barwicke. — (The same mutatis mutandis as
Lord Wharton's letter of the same date to the Speaker of the House of
Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 592. Enclosed are
certified copies of their letter to the Scotch Commissioners and the
answer of the latter, and their letter to the Committee of Cumberland,
all of which are printed in Lords' Journals^ vii. 593. '^ Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 81, 82, 83 ; XII., 134.]
Albert Joachimi, Ambassador of the States-General, to the
Parliament.
1645, September 15-25. — In French. (A translation is printed in
Lords" Journals, vii. 580.) Signed. Seal. [N. XVIII,, 105.]
[The Commissioners with the Scotch Army] to ■'
[1645, September on or after 15.] — " Thursday, being the last of July
the Scotts army satt downe before Hereford. The generall sent a sum-
mons for the surrender of the towne, which beinge refused, he layd close
seidge to it, drew a line rounde within pistoU-shott of the wale, made all
preparations of mines and batterys to take it by force, which was very
hopefuU ; and spent most of our time. Munday the 25th of August, the
Generall and Commissioners of Scotland enformed us that they had
intelligence of a great defeate given by Montrose in Scotland, and that
their country was wholly lost, havinge noe visible means leaft to regayue
it, but this army; the great raginge of the Plague ther addinge to their
misery. Affayrs thus standinge, the Commissioners of Scotland desired
our advice what to doe. Wee did — as wee had just cause — much
condole their sadd condition, yet wee thought it fittest for them to
propose the means of releife, they best knowinge their owne desirs and
wants ; for tliat time wee brooke off, not concludinge any thinge.
Tuesday, wee mett agayne, had the same debate, and weare much
pressed for our advice which Avee still avoyded, thinkinge some action
heare first convenient, if not necessary. They at last — implicitly
desiringe a removall of this army, but willinge, as wee conceave, to
have us advise it — offered this proposition to be resolved, viz. :
A. The question is uppon the information received from Scotland,
and uppon concideration of the posture of aflfayres in tiie north, what
will be the most fittinge and conducible service for the good of both
kingdomes at this time to be undertaken and performed by the Scottish
army now before Hereford, the advice of the commissioners for the
Parliament of England is hearin desired. That day ended in nothing
but some seeminge discontent.
Wensday Avee mett wheare wee alsoc had the same debate, and to
the former proposition wee gave this answer, viz :
B. Wee shall be most ready as wee are l)Ound by our league and
covenant, to advise and act for the good of the kingdome of Scotland,
as of our owne nation, whose welfares consist together, but before
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wce can f^ive our advice to tlie (lucstion projjosfd, woe <le-ire to hoc
satisfied in these partieiilurs followin^^e, us a foundation thcrof :
1" To kiiowe the eondition and state of llie army before Hereford,
what probabillity ther is in lakinge the same, and in what time, it
beinge of concequence to this kingdome,
2° Wither it may consist with the safty of the kingdome of
Scotland to stay some* time to gayne Kt-reford, or wither the condition
of that kingdome be such as doth requinr a present remove of this
army.
Uppon this it was touhl us that it seemed Hereford was of more
concequence than the kingdome of Scotland, and they must thinke how
to save themselves if they could have noe advice or assistence from ns ;
of which wee thought our former answer a sufficient vindication, and we
alsoe tould them till those particulars of ours weare answered, w(!e could
not give any opinion. At last the Generall and Commissioners of
Scotland enformed us that the tovvne of Hereford was very stronge, the
moate deepe and the wals lined within, but our batteringe peeces weare
smale, most of the mines fayled, and therefore 'twould be a worke of
time, and that ther was a necessity for a speedy reraovall of this army
to releive their owne country, havinge no other here. Wee pressed in
what time the towne might probably be gayned. A weeke was agreed
one as sufficient to perfect necessarys for a storme, uppon which this
vote passed, viz. : August 27th.
The committee of both kingdomes uppon concideration of the present
conjunction of aifayrs, thinke it necessary that the Scott.s' army before
Hereford bee enabled for a march betwixt this and Wensday next, and
doe recommend to the Lord Generall his Excellency to use his best
endeavours for reducing of the citty in the meane time, who engaged
himselfe accordingly.
All preparations weare made of mines and batterys and alsoe for
their march, but the time when was never agreed to by us, the word
enabled beinge of purpose inserted in the vote.
Thursday, accordinge to the Generall's desii'e, wee sent severall .
letters to the adjacent garrisons for men to keepe the towne beinge
somthinge confident a storrae would have taken it, and beinge willinge to
correspond with our brethren of Scotland that they might not longer
then necessary bee detayned heare, ioee had a promise of some meii.
Fryday, as an introduction to an attempt uppon the towne, the
Generall sent a second summons for surrender to save effusion of blood,
which receaved a slightinge answer, with denyall.
Saturday, the Generall enformed us that all the mines weare fayled,
beino- drowned with water, and ther was but smale hopes, without ionge
time, of o-ayninge the towne. Wee then pressed an attempt by battery
and storme without mines, to which the Generall answered all should
be done that posi;ibly could bee.
Mundav, the first of September, the Generall and commissioners of
Scotland enformed us of the King's approach to Worster with four
thousand horse and dragones. They affirmed themselves ready next
day to storme the towne, and had given orders accordingly, the ditch
beinge miraculously — as they sayd — dryed upe, but this interveninge
they thought new councells weare to be taken. The question was What
posture to bee in to receave the King's forces if they came ; in which
debate wee urged wither an attempt by storme might not bee before the
Kint^e could come, beinge twenty myls off, to which the Generall and
commanders delivered their opinions, it was most dangerous and not to
be attempted, because the batterys could not be finished before 2 of the
clocke, and should the Kinge — as he might — come uppon them as they
weare stormiuge, 'twould ruine their army.
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Wee then proposed wither they mi;iht not (h-awc. oil' a ])arty of Inrsf
and foote to secure them from the Kin<^e's forces, and yet 1( ave the touMc
beseidged, and the ordinance one the batterys, our in/'oniinfiaii hciiir/c,
the enemy not to bee of that uumher us rejiorted ; to wiiich the Generall
and commanders dechired it could not possibly be done, they had soe
fewe horse and the rather because tliey sayd Major-Geneiall ^lyddletou
was gone with Lieutenanl-Generall Leshloy into Scotland, and \\wv
weare not any that followed the King's motions. Ther came two letters
alsoe of 27th and 29th from the committee of both kingdomes at London
that the King's horse drew towards Bristoll as reported, which they
thought fitt to lett us knowe, in case they should march towards the Scocts
army, that wee might bee uppon our guard in a posture to recea\e them,
but tlier was not one worde of any that pursued the Kinge ; and 'tis
true wee knew nothinge of Poyniz' horse till wee came to Tewksberry.
Sept^*"'" the 6th, and he was within five myls of us. Tlu! (Tcnerali alsoe
affirmed the artillery and foote weare not to be separated, and that the
canon could not be taken otf the batterys with any safty, but in the
night, these beinge soly military poynls. TheGfMierall and commanders
havinge first delivered their ci)inions, the five Commissioners of parlia-
ment agreed with these votes, viz. : 1° Septembris.
C. The committee of both kingdomes uppon advertisment of the king's
forces beinge neare Worster yesternight, from which place they may
bee att the leaguer to morrowe before the breaches can be made assault-
able, thinkes fittinge and resolves that noe attempt shall be made
against the towne of Hereforde for the present.
That the canon be drawne off the batterys this night.
Tuesday morninge, wee expected the army to bee in a posture iitt
to receave the king's forces should they drawe towards tliem, beinge
not without hopes of returninge to the towne aga^'ue. But wee found
the seidge wholy raysed and the army one their march to Founhope in.
the road to Glocester four myls. The words of the vote are that noe
attempt be made against the towne foi- the present, which words weare
inserted one debate and must h'lve relation to their resolut'ion of doinge
it one 'I'wesday, and drawinge of the canon that night b-cause it cou'd
not be done in the dav, if the king's forces should come ; but for
raysinge the seidge, marcliinge away, or wither the army should goe
or which way Avas never in debate, much lesse consented to by us.
Wee marched alonge with the nrmy to Coventry, wheai-e some of the-
commissioners of Scotland tould us their intention was for Scotland and
— supposinge wee would goe thence to London — they de.^ired us to writ'^
letters to the several! committees, for their accommodations, which wee
tooke into concideration, and findinge noe part of our instructions to
march to Scotland, or to meddle with the alfayrs of that kingdome, or
wheaiin wee might bee further serviceable, wee tooke leave of the
army one Fryday last, neare Bosworthfield in Leicestershyre, h.ivinge
Avritt letters to the severall conmiittees as they desired, and are now
repayred to London, leavinge all to the wisdome of the parliament."
Cop!/. [N. XIV., 2.34.] N. XIX., 120, 122, arc other copies of the
Proposition and Answer in the above marked A. and B., and XII., 12f).
is a copy of the Votes marked C.
Sir Henry Vane, Sir Wili-taai Armynk, Thomas Hatcher, and
RouERT Goodwin to Sir Thomas Widdrington.
1645, Sei)tendier 16. Barwicke. — Concerning Mr. Gillx'it Swinhoe,
who after his release on giving a bond did not appear when summoned,
U 61630. S
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Itiit *' Weill info Scotland, nnd — as we uro informcMl — endeiivonrod — with
flic Liiii-d ol' (Iradon — to rai^c the Moss troopers or thieves of Tynedale
.iiiil Ueih'sihile to join with the Rc'oels of Scothmd. He wn-* surprised
within a mile — as we hear — of Montrose's rendezvous within the borders
of Scotland and being bron^'Iit prisoner hither the (iovernor of IJar-
wicke — in regard he is an Englishman — hath delivered him over unto
IIS." (See CoiiDiions' JoiiriKtI.s, iv. 291.) Sifjned. [N. IV., H6.]
Colonel Richard Norton to the Committee of noni Kingdoms.
1645, September 16. Portsmouth. — Asking that money be provided
for paying the garrison within a fortnight, as otherwise he inu.st resign
the command. (See Commons'* Journals, iv. 280.) Seal. [N. IV.,
S7.]
John [Lord] Cdlpeper to George Lord Goring.
1645, September 17. 3 after dinner. Barnstaple. — "Just now I
received from the Lord Digbv this inclosed to your Lordship with one
little one to the Council and a baiTca one to myself, wholly relating to a
dispatch made by his Lordship to the Prince. Thereupon, jinding as
well by the complexion of my epistle as likewise by the discourse of the
bearer many hints — but no particulars — of good news, I presumed to
0])i'n the Prince's letter, a copy whereof — all but what is in cipher,
whereof I have not the key — I herewith send your Lordship, hoping
that this cordial may revive our drooping spirits, and much conduce to
the work in hand. Neither in my opinion doth this success in Scotland
and Wales make it more probable that Fairfax will advance to these
Western parts, but rather that he should look towards the North. But
your Lordship will be better able to form a judgment thereon ....
Postscript. — Cardiff is garrisoned for the King, and Wales is in much
better temper since the raising the siege of Hereford, but I fear the
loss of Bristol may relapse them. Your Lordship sees how much ray
Lord Montrose wants horse, and how much the enemy abounds in those
cattle, and will — I presume — conclude with me that it is most necessary
to preserve the body of horse with your Lordship. If they were well
joined with the King they might do great things, otherwise his Majesty's
joining with the Lord Montrose will be very difficult. Second Post-
script. — 5 after dinner. Since the writing of this news, Mr. Hunsham
of the Crown Office and Sir James Thynn are come hither, who report
that the Clubmen were about Carditf on Monday, and that the King is
going from Wales, but whether to Oxford or Northwards they cannot
tell. " Prince Rupert marched to Oxford." [N. IV., 88.]
[William Lenthall] to the Standing Committee of each County.
1645, September 17. — Circular directing them to consider how their
county may be best divided into Classical Presbyteries, and what
ministers and others are to be of each classis, and to divide their county
accordingly. (See Commoiis' Journals, iv. 276.) Draft. [N. XII.,
135.]
The Assembly of Divines.
1645, September 18. — Paper reciting the Ordinance convening them
and the Ordinances of October 12, 1643, and May 7, 1645, and stating
that these Ordinances were never yet recalled. [N. XXII., 26.]
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Pkince Rupert to the King.
lG4o, September 18. Oxford. — (Printed in Warburton, Memoirs of
Prince Rupert, iii. 1815.) Copy. [N. XII., 13G.]
WiLLiAJi Lkntiiali. to Oliver Cromwell.
1645, September 1 b. — Thanking him for his services in the name of
the House, who " take it with much contentment to hear the unity
mentioned in your letters, whicli they beseech God to continue. They
are most joyed in your due and accustomed acknowledgments that all
which is done was by the extraordinary Providence of Almighty Grod."
Draft. [N. XII., 13,S.]
The Same to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Same date. — In the name of the House thanking him and his army
for their services. (See Commons' Journals^ iv. 277, 279.) Draft.
[N. XII., 139.]
The CoMMiTTEK for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1G45, September 19. — Order concerning the Becasse, presenting a list
of the Wiuterguai'd, and desiring that the Ordinance for Martial Law at
sea be passed. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 280.) [ N. XIY., 81.]
William Brokett to William Lenthall.
1645, September 20. From His Majesty's Fort of Castle Park.—
*' I received yours l)y direction from the . , . House of Commons
with an inclosed from the Lord Digby, wherein under pretence of his
Majesty's service poison lies sugared against my loyalty and conscience.
When his Majesty's service is so Dagonized, who can but conceive the
glory is departed from Israel, and who can but resolve to oppose t^uch
Philistines. My tirnmess in that resolution and my freeness from all
intercourse with any who should tempt me to the contrary I could evince —
my enemies being judges — by several demonstrations. But the insisling
h(;reon unto you miijiit seem to lessen the favour or distrust the con-
tidenee that Honourable. House is pleased to make me an object of, both
in clearing my innocence without dispute and intrusting me with the
original of tliese letters. So ample testimony of their favour and con-
fidence must further oblige me to the public service, if the bonds of
conscience — which .sujierlatively tie me to this duty — be capable of
addition from other respects nor shall my continuance in that service be
less than my zeal for it, for sooner shall the bonds of life than those of
conscience be dissolved, or he prove either unfaithful to the cause of
God, or undutiful to the commands of that honourable House, who is,
your affectionate friend and humble servant." Seal. [N. IV., 89.]
Sir Matthew Boynton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, September 20. York. — " The forces of the Association are
some of them coniiii.; in to our assistance, and others in a good way of
preparation^ so that we hope speedily to be in a condition not only to
carry on the serviec in this county, but to be able and ready to . . .
perform the ordei s we shall receive from the Parliament or the C'um-
niittee of both Kingdoms for service in other parts, liut by the speedy
coming back of tlic Scotch army we are out of hopes of so sudden a
conjunction as we expected, and if their abode be long in these
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N'orllicni pnrfs, wc shall not only ho al).snliit('lv fnistratf thorein, hut
nijuic iilteily iinahle tor tlic, niaiiitainiii;^ and (;'iiitiiiuai)(;c ol" our own
forces, if any of the Scotch forces continue in Yorkshire. And in
ref^ard the time of the year for sieges is posting away, arul the enemy's
giirrisons in this county are many and strong, it is of ahsohite necessity
that we have considerable strength to join with us of the Associatiou
which Ity the late; Ordinance are not to he burthensome to us." (See
Connnnns^ Journals, iv. 283.) Siynrd. Seal. [N. IV., 90.]
Jt)SEPii Dalton, Mayor, and others to William Lkntuam,.
1645, September 20. Hertford. — Representing that the extra-
ordinary charges of the county were such, and that ihey, tht; committee
for the county, besides their labours and charges have so far engaged
themselves that they were unable by their own abilities or engagements
to procure the money requisite for payment of the county's share of the
500 horse ordered to be raised by order of the 19th of May last, and
therefore desiring to be excused. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 91.]
Paper in form of a Pf.tition.
1645, September 20. — Reciting their perplexity and amazement that
the great business of Church government should to this day remain
unestablislied, and praying that the Parliament would make all possible
haste forthwith to establish by their civil sanction that government and
discipline which Christ has left to his Churcb — a model whereof the
reverend Assembly of Divines hath fi'amed — and that when Church
government shall be settled the Presbytery may have such power as may
fully enable them to maintain all Christ's sacred Ordinances, especially
the Holy Supper of the Lord in their highest splendour and purity.
At foot. Resolved : " That this paper . . contains several matters
scandalous to the proceedings of this House and untrue." Signed
" H. Elsyng." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 280.) [N. XXII., 53.]
The House ov Commons.
1645, September 20. — Order appointing a Committee concerning a
scandalous paper (the last). (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 280.)
[N. XIV., 82.]
Sir Henry Vane, Sir William Armyne, Thomas Hatcher, and
Robert Goodwin to William Lenthall.
1045, September 22. Berwick. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with
the letter of the same date from Philip, Lord Wharton, to the Speaker
of the House of Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 605.)
[N. IV., 92.] Enclosed:
i. The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1645, September 18. — (Printed ubi supra.)
and
ii. The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1645, September 20. Stirling Park. — We received your letter
upon our march this day, and with great joy read the news of
the surrender of Bristol. Some of us that waited on you at Ber-
wick are now separated for a time for the bett«r prosecuting of
our late victory. We are to meet again on Friday next, Grod
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willing, at Pertli, wliere there will be a full meeting of the Com-
mittee of Estates. Thence we will not fail to dispatch that
elected number of Commissioners of Parliament which we
appointi d to treat with you. We must confess the reasons of
this delay hitherto lias been not less grievous to us than trouble-
some to you. Since they are in some part removed after this
meeting we shall labour to give vou all satisfaction. Certified
Copies. [N. XII., 137.]
iii. The English Co.mmissioners to the Scotch Commissiohers.
1615, September 22. — (Printed uhi supra.) C^ertified Copy. [N.
XII., 1 10.]
XiCHOLAs Leeic, John Mundy, Sir Samuel Sleigh, Kobert
WiLLMOT, Sir Edward Coke, Rowland More wood, and
Francis Mundy to William Lenthall.
1645, September 22. Derby. — Having referred to the letter of the
House in reply to their's of the 4th instant reproving them for their
neglect (See Commons' Journals, iv. 267) " for clearing of ourselves
wherein we take the boldness to remonstiate unto you the whole
particulars touching that affair. The first command by us therein seen
was a letter directed to Sir John Gell and by him about the 4th of
September shown to some of our Committee then sitting, who desired
him to observe the same, notwithstanding that himself and some
others . . . much urged that 100 horse might be by us stayed,
unto which we no ways condescending we believe he gave — as was
desired — present order for their march. It is true that by onr letter of
the 4th ... we desired to represent the state of our county, but
utterly refused to stay anything in obstruction of any command, only
referring the after resolution of things to . . . that great Committee.
Within two or three days after we received another from the Grand
Committee mentioning the former command of sending, and that the horse
weie not then sent, and commanding again a sending of them. Where-
uoto we answered by one of the 8th. . . . — which we believe came
not to their hands before the date of yours being the 10th — , wherein we
humbly informed that those horse were before that time sent . . .
And . . . that you may be ])leased to take notice what may be
expected from us in disposal of military forces we . . . humbly
inform that by the last ordinance . . . for our county all we have
therein to do lies ... in this clause, viz., that our forces shall not
be drawn, Icept, or continued, forth of our county without the consent of
the Committee, o or more of them, particular directions of Parliament,
Committee of both Kingdoms, or of Sir Thomas Fairfax. Wherein
we humbly conceive as things witli us now stand we have only a bare
assenting power — in cases not excepted, as be the three last — to Sir
John Gell, Commander in Chief's drawing out and no more. ..."
Slf/HC'd. Seal. [N. IV., 93.]
The. Earl of Warwick to William Lknthal.l.^
1045, Septeml)er 27. Westminster. — Excusing himself for having
written to the Mayor of Sandwich touching the election of his son,
Charles Riche. (See Commons' Joiinnils,\\\ WW.) Si(//ic<l. Seal.
[N. IV., 94.]
1^7 s
Coloiicl-Gononil Sicdnii.vm Povn'ts to William Lrvtiiall.
1(54"), September 27. Chester Stibiiibg. — "Id my last I promised it
porlV'ct list of our victory . . . which according to our common
collection I have sent yon inclosed. There an; many consideralile personi*
omitted being t^ent to Stadord and Shrtnvsbury, wlicntoi" I could receive
no list. Sir Thomas Glemhani proved to he Sir Henry Stiadling, the
late Governor of Carlisle. I hope )ou will pardon my mi-take. The
next morning after the fight I drew my forcies out of the suburbs to
llowton Moor, avIutc I remained till two of the clock in the afternoon,
where I was counselled to rpiarter about North wich, where I found a
great iuconveniency, so that 1 am moved this way, and do intend over
the river into AYales, taking with me 1.000 foot to make good the Welsh
side, and Colonel -Jones on the other side, where I shall use my utmost
endeavours in reducing this place, till I receive your orders lo the
contrary, and shall send about 1,000 or '1,.500 horse to attend the
King's motion with his ragged remnant. I desii-e there may be some
further eucouragemeut thought upon ior the horse, for this hard mai'ch
hath been very heavy duty lo them." Seal. Enclosed is a list of the
prisoners and slain, the former consisting of six knights and colonels,
five colonels, the adjutant general, eight lieutenant-colonels, seven majors,
eight gentlemen of quality refonnadoes, twenty captains, sixteen lien-
tenants, seven cornets, four (piartermasters, five trumpeters, seventeen
of the King's Lifeguard, twenty gentlemen, 1,200 common soldiers, and
1,500 horse, and the latter of the Earl of Lichfield, and at least I'OO
commanders and soldiers besides. [N. IV., 95.]
John [Lord] Culpeppek to Geokge Lord Gorixg.
[1645], September 27. Exeter. — Your desires in your letter to me
shall be pursued by me before I go out of ray chamber and I shall Avrite
very willingly, being much scjindalized by Sir .James Smyth's dis-
obedience to your orders, ami more at his disputing your power. 1 would
willingly attend you to-night at Tiverton, but have despatches of gj-eat
consequence on my hands, and expect the Prince's further commands
to-night. But at 4 o'clock Sir John Berkley and myself will bo at
Thurverton in hopes of seeing you, which if your business prevents we
shall attend you again tomorrow at any place you appoint. I take it for
granted that my Lord Wentwortli will come with you. [N. VIII.,
137.]
The Scotch Commissionp:rs to the English Commissioners.
1645, September 27. Perth. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 689.)
Certified Copy. [N. XXL, 141.]
Colonel-General Sednham Points to the Comjiittke for War at
York.
1645, September 29. Doddleston, near Chester. — '• We hear the
King has got a small body together, Prince Maurice and Sir Jacob
Astley joining with him with all the forces . . . they could procure
from Worcester, Hereford, and Wales. They are now .nbout Denbigh
and are moving this way^vith four fieldpieces intending to give us
battle. I have written to Loudon and to all our garrisons for assistance.
One Nottingham regiment is returned and the rest with hard duty
much discoxitented. We hear the Newarkers have orders to come this
way. Therefore I earnestly desire you may give orders to the York-
shii'e horse to attend their motion and to send your letters to Colonel
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Rossiter and Colonel Thornhagh to the same purpose, for we hear the
King hath vowed to raise this siege or lose England. He expects 5,000
Rebels to come over to him from Ireland." Copy. [N. XII,, 14.'i.]
Sir George Boothe and other the Deputy Lieutenants to
William Lenthall.
1645, September 29. From the Leaguer hefore Chester. — Since the
House called up their members and committed the Militia to the Deputy
Lieutenants, though " we found the soldiers left in a mutinous con-
dition for want of pay, and the country quite exhausted . . . yet it l)atli
pleased God so to render our endeavours prosperous that the country
and forces are now reduced to a cheerful and obedient condition ready
and capable of any proportionable design that can be presenteil them for
the service of the Parliament. . . Nevertheless we are informed there
are some factious petitions presented to you, bearing the character of
the whole county, but indeed being the act but of a few . . . intimating
a necessity of Sir William Brereton's return and so insinuating an
odium and scandal upon us and our actions to the disturbance of the
present condition we are in and the hazard of the great attempts now in
agitation . . . Postscript. — Major-General Poiutz' horse with Colonel
Jones' 500 horse are passed over the river and Colonel Booth and
Colonel Duckenfield with such foot as we could spare to expect the
King's attempt on the Welsh side." (See Commons'' Journals, iv. .302.)
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 97.]
William Lenthall to Colonel-General Points.
1G45, September 30.— In the name of the House thanking him and
his army for their services, and informing him that the House had
voted 500/. as a free gift to him. Draft. [N. XII., 146.]
Sir Matthew Botnton and others to William Lentuall.
1645, October 1. York. — Sending Colonel Overton's letter and the
articles of the rendition of Sandall Castle, stating that they were in very
great want of ammunition to reduce the other castles in the county, ancl
desiring that a good supply be speedily furnished. (See Commons
Journals, iw. 291.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 98.] Enclosed:
The said letter and articles. Copies. [X. XII., 144, 145.]
Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 1. Melcomb Regis. — Enclosing a communication
" about the sad condition of Pool where the plague and famine busily
contend for pre-eminence, and the distressed inhabitants unpatient of
either of their reigns threaten to break out to the inevitable danger of
the loss of the garrison and ruin of the places adjacent," which wc desire
may be taken into present consideration on account both of the import-
ance of the place and its affection to Parliament. We shall always be
ready to contribute our best assistance, but " Hvc of our great towns,
Pool, Sherborne, Dorchester, Perret, and Week, being by the i)rescnt
contao-ion necessarily reduced to a just expectation of rclit-f the county
will n'ot be able much longer to sub.-ist under the intolerable burden of
so many infected places and seven garrisons, especially when our weekly
contributions shall be taken from us . . . ." Signed. [N. IV., 99.]
2H0
Sii; W'li.i.iAM Akmynk, Thomas IIatciikr, and Romkht TJoodwin
to William Lk.ntmall.
l()4o, Octoi)er 2. Newcastle. — ''Our last, letter to the ('ciiuiiittee of
Mstates ... of tlio 21tl) of September la^t hatli provailecl so far a.s to
produce a mectiii<; on Monday next, at Barwi'ik . . . We shall not fail,
< lod willing, to <;ivc them a meeting at the time and place a|)pointed,
- and do therefore intend to begin our journey thitherwards tomorrow.
AVe have not heard this week of any action between the forc'cs of our
brethren in Scotland and the Rebels. The Scotish army in England
iictli in Cleveland, their head-quarters being at Stokesley. They have
sent their train of artillery into this town, and the regiment of foot that
convoyed it is (|uartered in the Bishopric. Some of their chief Com-
manders and officers arc pas.seif by this way into Scotland, and we hear
that a great meeting is appointed this week at Jedburgh or Duns."
Su/necl. Sea/. [N. IV., 100.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan, John Fettiplack, and others to William
Lenthall.
l(>4o, October 3. Gloucester. — Recommending Lientcjant-Colonel
Kyrle as Governor of Cannon Frooni in plice of Colonel Harley resigned.
" After the departure of the Scots out of that country all things were
left in such fear and confusion that liad he not adventured far, and been
very careful in the Governor's absence, the enemy had been now masters
of that place." Also " he never had any command or requital answer-
able to that great service he did the State in gaining Monmouth
to their obedience, Avhich had it been as faithfully kej>t as he was
active and zealous in reducing it the Parliament long since had been
eleavlv masters of that part of the kingdom." Signed. Seal. [N. IV.,
101.]"
Sir Matthew Boyntox and others to William Lenthall.
1615, Oetober 3. York. — Complaining of the exactions of the Scotch
army. (Printed in Lords'' Joitnia/s, vii. 640, where in the second line of
paiagraph 2, " propositions " should be " provisions,") Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 102.]
Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
161.5, October 4. York. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 639.)
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 103.]
Sir John Gell to William Lenthall
164o, October 4. Derby. — " The king with some 2,000 in his army
— whereof 1,500 fighting men — are this day passed our garrison about
eight miles distant and so for Newark. The most now tliat is in his army
are Irish. Those that have any religion in them at all run away, whereof
we have two. There is now commanders with the King General Garrett
(Gerard), Sir Marmaduke Langdale, Sir William Vaughan, and now the
Lord of Loughborough. There is no other commander of note wiih the
King, Prince Maurice being gone to Worcester, but left his Regiment
with his Majesty." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 299.) Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 104.]
Sir John Gell to William Lenthall.
1645, October 4. Derby. — I sent to Colonel Rossiter to give him
notice of the King's coming the Friday night before. I think it my
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tluty to acquaint you with the enclosed, and what I did upon them,
and to ask you to acquaint the House, the Committee of b(>th Kinj^doms,
or whom else you please. " I was in a great strait what to do, all three
of" them being Committee men, and two of them soldiers, and the third
— namely Mr. Clarke — only a Committee man, who likewise was well ac-
quainted with all the former proceedings of Colonel Stockdale. Ai last"
1 resolved "to desire Mr. Clarke to go to the Eail of Leven and went
to him to his lodgings to that purpose, but he seemed to be unwilling.
Then I told him he needs must go and took him by the hand and wished
him to go along with Colonel Stockdale. I was confident he being no
soldier no harm would befall him, but that he would give satisfaction
to General Leven in possessing of him of the truth of the proceedings
in this busiuess, and for the other two, being soldiers, I sent them not.
He is since safe returned. If I had wholly refused, I know not what
inconvenience might have happened, the whole Scots army at that time
being at Nottingham and upon our county." If I have offended the
Hou.se in this business, I am heartily Forry and beg pardon. (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 303.) Seal. [N. IV., lOG.] Enclosed :
The Earl of Leven to Sir .John Gell.
i. 1645, September 15. Nottingham. — Conceining Colonel Stock-
dale. [N. IV., 84.]
The Earl of Leven, the Earl of Calander, and others to the
Governor and Committee at Derby.
ii. 1645, September 15. Nottingham. — " We have been informed
by Colonel Stockdale, whose regiment is a part of this army that
whilst he was upou his marcti to us in June last some troops of
your garrison fell upon him, pursued and robbed himself and his
regiment. ... As we are willing if any injury ha\ e been offered
by him to give redress thereof to the full, so we desire and expect
that restitution may be made of the goods and m.onev, horses
and arms taken from him, or otherwise that " tiiose who com-
manded those troops be sent hither to their trial with the Colonel.
(See Cotmnons' Journals, iv. 303.) [N. IV., 85.]
The Committee at York to the Earl of Leven
and
The Earl of Leven to the Committee at York.
1045, October 4 and 6. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 642,
643.) Copies. [N. XII., 147, 148.]
Information of George Higgins.
[1645], October 6. Nottingham. — ^Printed in Lord.s' Journals, vii.
639.) [N. XIV., 36.]
John [Loitu] CiLrKrEu to [Geor(;e Lord Goring].
[1645], October 6, at night. Launceston. — " My letei- from the Lord
Digby brought hither this morninge by Doctor Lloyd, Chaidaine to
the Pi-ince,— a copy whereof yom- Lord.sliip will herewith receave — was
written before his Lordship had heard of the London reports tochinge
the Marquis Montro.sse. But before he j);uled from the king — who was
at Chirke Castle on ISIicliaehnas day — , ^Iv. Spencer came from Oxford
to his Majesty,— in his jorr.ey over to Ireland — and towld the reports
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wliich cuiiir Iroiii L(»iul(jii tocliiiige Duvid Lesley and my Lord Mon-
trosso iniidi to tlio pamc effect as wee had them, which Mr. Lloyd
savelii wa.s not behdved in tJie army, there haveinge been with th(! kin;:
an exprcsse from my Lord Montrosse with leters dated the 12th Septr.
I'rom Kid!<o, besides what my Lord L^igby his letfT mentiones from
Kendalh;. Doctor Lk)yd sayeth that the expresse from Kelso affirmed
(flat my Lord Montrossc did Iwate a considerable party of J)avid Jjcsley
Ins liorso, and gave tliem the cliace seventeen miles on English grownd.
JVly Lord it is l)eyoiide my power to reconcile all the particnlars of this
1)ussin(?sse. Uppon the whole f hope very well, yet ame not quite fi'ee
of my former apprehensions. If your Lordship have any new intelli-
gence which may cleare these mysteries yow will extreamely oblige me
to convey them to me to Barnestable whither I ame goinge tomorrow,
and where I shall continue untill Saterday niorninge. I understand by
another leter that his Majesty had a very good ajtpareance of his horse
at his private rendezvous at Chirk Castle 29th Septr., and that Prince
Mauj ice came thither to the king with five hundred good horse — part of
them came to him from Oxford and were of those that were at Bristoll
and Berkely Castle — and — which your Lordsliip will not thinke fitt to
impart to others — that the king intended to goe to Newarke by the way
of Worcester. The government of Oxford is changed and Will. Llegg
committed as you heard, but noe such thinge as any restrainte on
p[rince] R[upert]. I perceave that it would be very acceptable to the
king, if withoute hazard to these counties and with safety to the body ol
horse, they could be joyned Avith his Majesty. But this hath been
sufficiently considered of, and cannot have a full resolution withoute
further intelligence of Fairfax his motions." Postscript. — Desiring him
to communicate this intelligence to Lord Capel at Exeter. Signed.
\^. IV., 107.]
Olivkr Ckomwell to William Lenthall.
1615, October 6. Winchester. — Giving an account of his taking
Winchester and enclosing the articles of Surrender. (Printed in Rush-
worth, iv. 1. 91, and Carlyle, Xo. 32, where " stoi'e of wheat and beer "
should be " bcarc,''' i.e., a sort of corn. There is also in the original a
Postscript excusing himself for having given Mr. Chichlev a pass to go t >
Cambridgeshire to see his sick wife, and stating that he had desired
]\Ir. Peters to communicate some things about the army which ma}'
not be fit to commit to writing.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 108.1
Enclosed :
The Said Articles.
(Printed ubi supra, where in the 1st " function " and in the 5th
" be in their own time " are misprints for " furniture " and " live
at their own homes.") Copy. [N. XII., 155.]
Sir John Gell to William Lexthall.
1645, October 7. Derby. — " My men hath met with one Mr. Richard
Johnson, Master of the Horse to the Lord Lichfield, who was prisoner at
Nantwich, and had license to go to bury his Lord, and upon his parole
for exchange, and so upon his journey from Newark did carry i?omo
letters, which I have sent to the Committee of both Kingdoms, with a
Commission to my Lord Byron to be Governor of Conway and Field
Marshal General of all North Wales with other expressions of great
falsities. The King stayeth still at Newark, but inteudeth the relief of
Chester. The Lord of Linsey is also with the King.
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Postscript. — This is part of my Lord Digby's letter to luy Lord Byron :
According to what I wrote unto you at large from Chirk, his
Majesty is advanced as far as Newark, and we hope it will have the
wished effect.
68. his Majesty Avill 81. God send you may hold out till he come.
If it should not be possible, for all that is possible I am sure you will do,
you are then desired to apply yourself to 81 particularly to 68. I have
received newly an express from Montrose who was betrayed and lost
two or three hundred men at most, and since that he hath given J).
Lesley a great blow. General Goring hath had a victory against
Massey, and Fairfax is marched back into the West in gi-eat hasce to
encounter hini. Newark, October .5." Seal. [N. IV., 109.] (The
whole is printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 174.)
Thomas Cole and others to William Lent hall.
164o, October 8. Bury St. Edmunds. — Reminding him that they
had often informed the Parliament of the vast sums of money and
number of horses raised in the county, and that they had engaged their
credits for the service of the state whereby they had incurre.! a debt
of 5,000/., which by the last alarms is doubled, and desiring that they
might have their arrears to pay their debts. Signed. [N. IV., 110.]
Colonel Martin Pyndar and Harcourt Leigiiton to William
Lenthall.
1645, October 8. Bristol. — " The resolves of the General and
Councell of Warr to fall on this citly hapned at a tyme when our treasure
was at the lowest, yet not held a sufficient ground to divert such hope-
full resolutions. The care for supply of the army in the meane tyme
was committed to us amongst others, as Mr. Ash and Mr. Moore can
sufficiently informe you, to which purpose wee issued out warrants to the
countyes of Gloucester and Somerset to have provisions brought in,
engaging ourselves the country should be satisfied for the same out of
the pay of the army, and the successe was answerable to our desires and
necessities ; but the irregularity of the soldyer hath prevented that just
imposition on themselves, Avhich by our instructions the honourable
Houses of Parliament have ordered, and begott unto us much more
trouble thea is fitt to trouble you withall. Where wee can possibly
reduce the charge by ticquett or oath to any regiment, trooijc, or com-
pany wee have upon moderate rates given debenters to the parishes for
the same. Where wee cannot come to an exact lule, wee have leit it to
the committees of the countyes to alloAV out of contributions or asseas-
ments upon the severall Hundreds, without which ])erticular persons will
be utterly undon, because they cannot say wiio hurt them, not being
able to say whither our army or the club armyes eate up theyr pro-
visions which we find and saw to be devoured and destroied in an exter-
ordinary measure, especially theyr h[ous]es which our foote soldyers
were coustreined to make use off in wctt weather for hutts and in this
also the club army had a proportionable share. What we now oih-r is
the complaints brought in to us by the country who therefore apply
themselves to us, because we have engaged ourselves for theyr satistae-
tion and say they are soe farre from receiving satisfaction for this
daramadg, that the committees require greate contributions from them,
and will not make any allowance thereout to the supply of the neccs-
sityes of these people, who in many places have had tiieyr cattle driven,
ther houses iired, ther goods spoiled by the enemy, and that little
reraaymler eaten up by the great conllueuce of people coniminge to the
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Ii'iiLTiiH! ; soe tliat willioiit a present rclcifc lliey will he in a pfM-ishin*;
(•ondition. In particular flio committee for (lie citty of (iloiiceHter
(Icinaiind to the very walls of this eitty twenty-fuur monlhiii eontrihu-
tioii, and iiiforee it hy <lriving tlic; country, ini[)riso!iing the persons,
licatiui; and w()un(lin<ij such as resist them in this violence, which they
complaining' to us oti, we weie hould to adresse our lelters to the com-
mittee, cioathed with v,he best arguments \vc could use from wliome was
leceivetl j-ueli an answere soe secondeil with the continuance of theyr
former outrages that wee cannot l)Ut present hoth our letter and theyr
answer to your honourable consideration humbly prayinge theyr may be
some speetly rule given us to remitt such contribution as the enemy hath
torccd them to pay to this citty to repaire.such daiunage as they have
suffered by our leagure before this citty, and that each garrison may be
bounded for contributions that one clash not against the other as now
they doe to which wee shall only adde that the visitation of this citty
increasing more and more wherby the soldyers are advisedly sent into
the same parts and parishes to quarter they may be dispensed withall
for a tyme that arc; tlius bnrthened Avith (piartering and interteining our
sick and wounded soldyers whom though wee e(pially doe undertake to
make satisfaction for, yet cannot be reimbursed by reason of that
extreame retarding of the supplyes appointed for the army, which
proveth of very dangerous consetjuence begetting daily mutinees, and
causing many honest and stout soldyers to dissert the service rather then
they will be a burthen to the country : which how farre it may exaspe-
rate the CluVimen and begett a new contest wee r.'ither pray to prevent
then prophecy to ensue. The Generall hath neglected no expedient to
sweeten the soldyer with money and ere he marched hence did patch up
a weekes pay to the private foote for which wee your commissioners are
ingaged in this citty as also to make np the gratuity of Bridgwater
servyce all which must be paied ere Ave goe hence : where our imploi-
ment is to make up a second gratuity which the Generall was pleased to
engage himself to the soldyer, Avherby to prevent that mine which must
have fallen upon the citty by storming of it had not theyr apetitte been
cloyed by the expectation of this promise then which a more noble act
was not to be expected, nor more nobly cntertayned both by officer and
soldyer, who obayed the Generall's commands therein to the full satis-
faction of the citty. And ihe purchase of soe greate a benefitt to a
citty of such conc^'rnment wee presume to say was not deare at fourteen
dayes pay to tlu; soldyer the colleeiing whereof hath byn committed to
our care supposing that the wealth of the enemy would have made good
the expected summe, which oceasioneth us to present you also Avith an
account of our ])r()ceediiiges herein. The citty Avee finde to have byn a
den of theeves Avhither the enemy halh brought his plundred goods, and
where methodically they have placed the same to theyr owne advantiige
becomming inhabitantes and liousekeepers and Avell proA-ided of hous-
howld-stuft', Avho being unrowsted (unroosted) by us haAe Avillingly left
theyr prey behind them save only such as Avas portable and bj' the
Articles permitted them to carry away soe that plate or mon[e]y we find
not in anv proportion. The goods themselves soe farre as concernes
houshould affaires doe finde propriators for in abundance, Avhose affection
to your cause caused them to be plundred and faithfulness in your
servyce cause us to make restitution of Avhat they can justly challenge
to be theyr OAvne. IVIuch other goods Avee find stored up and kept in
the citty, brought in while Collonel Fines was governour and doth belong
unto persons professing theyr integrity to the parliament though OA-er-
poAvred by the enemy Avliom Ave cannot eslceme as enem.yes and therfore
cannot deny them theyr goods. Other goodes there are of that
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nature that we may esteem prise because made soe by the eiiciny.
kSnch is the corrall brought in by iMuciviiell and the Ilanburgcrs' shipp
with the goods there, both which are owned by instruments imploied to
that purpose and are respitted by us untill theyr clayme by the allow-
ance of the honorable house of parliament be made knowne to whome
we have referred the state of theyr demaunds. Wee find also that
Mr. Thomas Marsham of London hath brought in some quantity of
goods which yet remayne unsould, but by a pretended property trans-
ferred to merchants in this citty for debt, which wee conceive to be
purposely done to prevent that interest the army doth clayme in them,
all which we hianbly offer as arguments of necessity to annihilate the
expectations of rich or vast prizes here to be had. Wee shall farther
offer that wee have used all faire expedients to promote the gratuity
which is of that necessary concernment that it is consistent with the
being of the army and the preservation of any other citty or garrison
we may storme hereafter, to the effecting whereof wee have layed open
the honorable care our Generall tooke to preserve the citty from fire
and plunder the one inducing him to give the Prince a passage which
otherwise the wealth of the world could not have purchased from him,
the other invitinse him to promise the soldyer that gratuity which
would have cost the citty ten tymes as much had they byn theyr owne
carvers. And to make theyr burth[en] lighter towards which we have
offered unto them all prizall goods of what nature soever here found,
provided they would only make good the promised gratuity which after
many dayes deliberation produceth this effect only : that they denie to
medle with any of the goodes in one lund or other, pretending theyr
inability to lay uowne money fur the same, yet that it may appeare
how ready they are to acknowledg the greate benefitt they are pcr)aker[s]
of by that noble care of the Generall, they are willing to gratifie the
army with the summe of o,000/. towardes the fourteen dayes promised
the soldyer, it being the uttiu'jst of tliey[r] ability and more then they
find any proljable way to atlvance. ^^'herin we desire to suljscribe unto
them, our owne judgments evidencing unto us that whatever perticuhir
persons aymed at in the countenancing of that party experience hath
taught them that nothing but ruine hath accompanied them and dessola-
tion would have byn the issue of such a government, it being manifest
that the citty hath lost noe less of its wealth then of its reputation in
the entertainment of such guests. What shall therefore want of the
expected sum, which is computated by the Army to be near 12,000/. in
all, and will not be advanced upon the Corall and other goods we
pray may be added to the rest of your i'avours conferred on that
army . . . and that it may be speeded unto them. J'osfscrijjt. — [We
suspect] Mr. Basset sometyme a member of the Hov/se of Commons and
many persons of eminency both Lords and others to lurke in iind have
i-ecourse unto this citty, which we conceive would soone be remedied were
here a Standing Committee once settled." Signed. [N. I\'., 111.]
Enclosed :
i. Colonel ]Mautin PrNUAR and Haucocrt Lkighton to the
GovEUNOR and Committke of Gloucester.
1645, 3<2P't'mber 27. Bristol. — Desiring that their ministers
might forbear to molest the inhabitants of llenbury Hundred,
till the ground of their demand be duly examined and cleared
by order of Parliament, as from their sufferings during the late
siege of Bristol they weie wholly disabled from paying present
contributions much less arrears. Copy. [N. Xll., 142.]
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ii. John Fkttiplack, J. Hkomvvicii, William Lkigii, William
SiiKiMiKAiii), and IIk.nuy Jonfs to the (Jommi.ssioni:u.s kok
THK AuMY IN Bkistol.
1G45, Soptoniber 29. [Gloucester.] — " We are as ready to believe
as let you know that we are sorrowful for those abuses which
have been committed in Ilenbnry Hundred, and sensible of the
iinruliness of the soldier as well as of th(^ distresses of our poor
neighbours, but tlial you should free them from contribution
being behind almost two years and complain of us to the
Parliament for demanding it ... is a precedent of such
dangerous consequence to the being of this garrison that we
- cannot admit it." Any injury to the poor people by any
minister of ours shall be censured and punished. Signed.
[N. IV., 96.]
Sir Henry Yane, Sir William Akmyne, Thomas Hatcher, and
Robert Goodwin to William Lenthall.
1645, October 8. Barwicke. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with the
letter of the same date from Philip Lord Wharton to the Speaker of the
House of Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 657.) Signed.
Seal. [N. IV., 112.]
Thomas Gamble, Mayor, Francis Thornhagh, Sheriff, and others
to William Lenthall.
1645, October 8. Nottingham. — Desiring that Colonel Ireton, Major
Lomax, and Alderman James, who had been by all former Ordinances
employed on the Committee for that county, but who had been left out
of the late Ordinance for the Northern Association, should be added to
the Committee. Signed. Seal. [N. lY., 113.]
The Marquess of Argyll, Philip [Lord] Wharton, and others to
the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, October 9. Barwicke. — Signed. [N. IV., 114.] Enclosed:
i. George [Lord] Digbye to the Earls of Leven and
Kalender.
1645, October 4. Newark.— ^eo/. [N. IV., 105.]
ii. The Earl of Leven to the Chief Commander of the Forces
NOW "WITH HIS Ma.TESTY.
1646, October 9. Berwick. — (All are printed in Lords' Journals,
vii. 638. j Copy. [N. XII., 150.]
A Scout to Colonel Doyly.
1645, October 9. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 639.) Copg,
certified by Walter Frost. [N. XIL, 149.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to William Lenthall.
1645, October 10. Chepstow. — " Beeing informed uppon Satterday last
there was some riseing in the Counties of Glamorgan and 3Ionmoth to
stard upon their owne gaurds under the command of Sir Trever
Williams and Collonell ^lathews, with some shewes of beeing for the
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parliament, I made use of that oppertunitie and drew out five hundred
of my horss and four hundred foote from Gloucester towards Chepstow,
with which I entred the toune and sommoned the Castle of Collonell
Fitzmorris for the parliament's use, unto which he sent a very peremtorey
answer saying he kept it for his master the king, but becing very
desirous to reduce that garrison unto dew obedience of parliament I still
continewed in the toune with that partie, and sent to the governour of
BristoU for three hundred foote for my assistance in the bussenes, which
he willingly did, who came up to me upon Thursday night. Then I
raysed a battrey within halfe musquet shott of the Castle and planted
two brass colvering and one of iron with which when I iiad made a
resonable breach there came to my hand certaine intelligence of the
enemys moveing from Worcester, Heriford, Lymster, llaglaud, and
Monmouth and intended to quarter two thousand horss and. foote this
night at Aberganey, upon which I prepared with all possible speede to
storme it, and for that purpose I drew out four hundred men and had
sett them in a posture immediately to have faulne on, which the enemy
discovered and bett a parley of which I admitted, and the then governour
there send out a letter by his drumer desiring to treate, but because I
would not admitt of aney delays, I appointed an officer to returne him
this answer, viz., that I had not now time to send him un answer iu
wrighling, but if he would deliver up to me the Castle with all the
armes, ordnance, amunicion, and other provitions therein, for the parlia-
mentes use and render himself with all the officers and souldiers my
prisoners hee and they should have faire quarter for theire lives, which
he imbraced, and yealded himselfe and all with him my prisoners, and
imediately marched out. The prisoners are Collonell Fitzmorris,
Governour, Majour Bridgman Deputie Governour, Captain Hallome,
Leiutenant Jones, Ensigne Dauson, and one hundred and six prisoners.
I founde in the toune and castle, eighteen peeces of ordnance great and
smale, fifteen barills of ponder, four hundred barills of butter, six hogs-
heads of bisquet with greate quaniityes of other provitions. The
countrey boeth here and in the Forest of Deane doe much rejoyce
at our prosperous proceeding in the clearing this passage, by I'eson of the
freetraids they are now in hope to enjoye to London, Gloucester, Bristoll,
and other parts of the kingdome, and I have appointed Collonell Ileuges,
Governour of the toune and castle of Chepstowe." Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 115.]
[George Lord Digby] to [Lord Jermyn].
1645, October 10. Newark. — " I hope mine from Bridgenorth is mis-
carried. It was more melancholy than upon second thoughts I would
have written but . . . the loss of my Lord of Lichfield and the other
gallant men and in the nick of that the Rebels' printed boasts of my
Lord Montrose's total overthrow had put me into a fit of deeper
melancholy and despair than I have ever before been subject unto.
Since that I have received expresses from my Lord Montrose, wherein
he relates the truth of his late misfortune ... at Philiphaw . . .
wherein he lost in all but 200 men, and bids us be assured that yet ere
winter he will be in England with a gallant army. "Wo since receive
daily information from all parts in the North that he hath rouied David
Lisley, Colkito and his other forces being come up to him, for at
Philiphaw he was only a small party invited to the Borders by
Roxburgh and others who Ijctrayed him. We shall no sooner receive
an express of his good condition but we .shall endeavour to get to him.
In the meantime here we rest about Nev.ark ihu unlikeliest place to be
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besicf^ed iiiul the slronpfost. if it he, and frdiii whoncc tliu Kiii;f may not
be liindcnMl (Voni niarchinf^ away with his horse at any titnc, wiiitlier we
niaiche<l from Chirk without any intfriupti(»n, J'oyn<^s having it seems
been too nnich broken to follow us and opinatiing .-^ince tiie siej^c of
Chester. If lie give us leisure till we hear the certainty of Montrose he
will much obliiijo as. If not, I hope with that addition which we may
receive from this garrison, wc may be able to fight with him for our
passage. We arc in hourly expectation of an answer from the; Scots
Army to tho.se overtures mady unto them whereof 1 advertised you
t'ornierly, and we have cause to hope well of that negotiation. It were
impertinent to trouble you from hence with the westward news.
If Gorinsi hath given Massey such a defeat as is believed and that
Fairfax hath drawn back his army against him there will then be a fair
blow for the setting us as high again as ever. I hope that our mis-
fortunes will not make you faint there in .soliciting all possible supplies
of money arms and ammunition, for whatsoever sudden damps may
seize us upon unexpected disasters, I hope upon recollection we shall
none of us doubt but God will in the end magnify his justice in the
prosperity of his Majesty's cause. Whatsoever happen let her Majesty
be assured that I in the discharge of my duty shall still make good the
confidence which she hath been pleased to have of me." Endorsed : " GG
Digby to Germaine, but blotted out." (See Commons' Journals, iv.
324.)" Copy. [N. Xil., 151.]
Francis Pieerepoxt and others to William Lenthall.
164-0, October 10. York. — Complaining that Colonel White at
London had protested the bills they had drawn on him for repayment of
600/. borrowed of the excise men at York when the soldiers were in
mutiny, because he had no funds, whereby their credit was injured, and
desiring that the House should allow them this money. Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 117, should be 116.]
George Boothe and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 10. From Chester Suburbs. — " Upon jMonday last we
so straitly b?girt the town o/i both side.s the river, tliat none can get
forth or come in to them, of which Sir John Byron complained in two
letters, the one to his brother, the other to the Archbishop of York,
intercepted by us that day. Yesterday we again attempted the City by
storm. The most part of the day was spent in battery — after a parley
of 24 hours held with them — we fell to the storm a little before sunset,
which continued for the space of an hour and a half. The service was
very hot, in which attempt we spent very much ammunition, for which
the gentlemen of the County stand engaged. The service was performed
by the expense of some blooil, yet no considerable man lost. Amongst
the wounded Lieutenant-Colonel Venables, a gallant man, received a
wound in the arm but not dangerous. The premises set out our neces-
sity, and plead tor a speedy supply of moneys, without which we cannot
continue in this posture. The help of the adjacent counties in provision
in a due way proportioned, will be necessary for our support otherwise
this overcharged county will be in danger to sink under the burden."
Postscript. — Praising Colonel Jones and Adjutant Louthiane and
desiring that some notice may be taken of them. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 308.) Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 118, should be 117.]
Richard Darley and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 10, York. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii, 642.)
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 118.]
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Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 11. York. — Stating on account of the report that
the late reducement of the army is approved by the House and is to
be presently executed, that as the late mutinies both of horse and foot
were in some measure appeased by the late order for the continuance of
the army in the same state for three months longer, so they cannot but
fear that the present alteration of it may revive the distemper, r,epresenting
the danger this may be in regard of the King's l)eing at Newark, the
forces of the other Associated Counties not joined with iheir own, and
the last, both horse and foot, being too few for the present service, and
therefore desiring that the House may take measures to allay or prevent
the feared discontent. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 119.]
William Cawley to Robert Scawen.
1645, October 13. Chichester. — "By reason of the Clubmen's in-
surrection we can neither raise men or moneys for Sir Thomas Fairfax's
army, or upon any other ordinance, they not suffering our officers to
impress, or when impressed taking them away by violence, sending
sometimes a Constable or Tithingman with the blood running about
his ears so that of 67 to be impressed in this Rape, were brought in
but 27, whom at a great charge we were forced to maintain for 14 days,
and then sent them to Lieutenant-General Ci'omwell to Winchester, so
that we want 40, which we shall endeavour to raise, if the House will
authorise us to apprehend the principal fomentors, and so punish them
that by their example others may be affrighted from attempting the
like. And in no better case are we for moneys, it being one of their
Articles to pay such taxes only as they please, the fruits whereof we
are too sensil)le of, not an 100/. — though above 4,000/. due — being
brought in since their first rising, no collector daring to distrain for
fear of having his brains dashed out, 40 servants and women rising
together armed with prongs and other weapons, so that of eight months'
due upon Sir Thomas Fairfax's army not two months' yet brought in,
all which may easily be remedied, if the Houses authorise the Com-
mittee to sequester their ringleaders, fine the rest, and disarm all,
till which is done, in vain will it be for us to issue out our warrants,
our persons being scorned and threatened, and your authority abused
and derided." (See Cotnmons' Jotirnah, iv. 318.) Seal. [N. IV.,
120.]
Sir John Gell to William Lentuall.
1645, October 14. Derby. — " According to your command I gave
order for my horse to march to Chester, and they went hence yesterday.
I have only reserved three troops for defence of this county, in regard
many of the King's horse quarter near our country. The King himself
continues still about Newark, and makes a show of taking up his winter
(piarters there. He hath appointed the country people to come in to
Newark this day to be healed of the King's evil, and either he will
remove just against that time, as formerly he did, or else he will make
a long stay in these parts. On Saturday last a i)arty of the York-
shire horse fell upon some of the King's in Warsopp, and took
some prisoneYs and horse, but the certain number I yet know not.
General Poynts continues still about Chester. . . The besiegers at
Chester lately made an attempt against that city but lost about 18 men
and hud MO wounded. At this instant I have intelligence that most of
the King's horse are gone to Tuxford in the Clay. . . . Postscript. —
U 61630. T
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Is coino to Welbeck (sic)." (Sec Commons* Journals, iv. 312.) Seal.
[N. IV., 121.]
Sir IIenky Vane and others to William Lentiiall.
1G45, October 14. St. Andrews. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with
the letter of the same date from Philip Lord Whai'tou to the SiK-aker
of the House of Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. (j19.)
Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 122.]
The House of Commons.
1645. October 14. — Proceedings concernino; trade with Denmark.
(Printed in Commons'" Journals, iv. 308, from " The humble petition "
to " added to the same Committee.") [N. XVIII., 2.] Annexed:
Treaty between the Commissioners of the King of Denmark and
Mr. Jenks and Mr. Skinner, Commissioners of the Parlia-
ment.
1G45, April 26. Copenhagen. — Settling various matters connected
with trade, navigation, tolls, and customs. [N. XVIII., 1.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, October 14. — Order reporting certain letters and papers.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 638.) [N. XII., 181.]
William Lenthall to the Earl of Leven.
1645, October 16. — Thanking him in the name of the House for his
conduct with regard to Lord Digby's letter. (See Coinmons^ Journalsy
iv. 309.) Draft. [N. XIL, 152.]
Colonel Edward Eosseter to William Lenthall.
1645, October 16. Grantham. — " Upon intelligence that Prince
Rupert with a party from Oxford was coming to Newark upon
Tuesday I drew to Melton with my own troops, and those under the
command of jNIujor Baynes. About noon on Wednesday we lighted
upon Prince Rupert with his brother Maurice, the Lord Molineux, the
Lord Hawley, Sir William Vavasour with 300 in their party near
Waltham. Our forlorn hope skirmished with them, upon my advancing
to charge them they fairly faced about. We pursued them three miles
to the walls of Belvoir and killed many, took prisoners a major, three
captains and about three score gentle and others, six or seven score
horses. They had no colours, but we took the Prince's trumpet and
banner. The King amused us as if he had been for the North and
moved towards Welbeck to draw us over Trent. I hear he returned
to NcAvark on Tuesday with part of his force, but sent Sir Marmaduke
Langdale with a party Northwards. Colonel-General Poynts yesterday
came to Derby. The 1,000 horse and dragoons that came from London
t(» Leicester are marched to him." Signed. [N. IV., 123.]
Colonel- General Sednham Poynts to the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1645, October 16. Ilkstone Moor. — (The purport sufficiently appears
from Commons' Journals, iv. 314.) [N. IV., 124.] ]
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Sir John Gell to William Lentiiall.
1645, October 16. Derby. — " This last night General Poynts quartered
at Pisley in the midway betwixt Derby and Nottingham. Colonel
Manwaringe quartered at Galveston within three miles of General
Poynts, so that their forces are now united. Two days since the King's
forces lay between \Yelbeck and Blylh, and had their rendezvous at
Warsopp, from thence they marched towards Doncaster, and I am
informed their intentions are to march Northwards. Upon this Colonel
Copley retreated with his hor.se to Sherburne, Avhere his foot lies,
and he earnestly desires that the King may be pursued in the rear, in
regard that his men have lately been in some discontent. Yesterday
morning about 400 horse of the King's were at Harborough, their
intentions was to go that night to Belvoir and so to the King. These
came from about Banbury, and gave out that Prince Rupert and Prince
Maurice were both Avith them, but that I conceive was but their report
and little truth in it." [N. IV., 125.]
Fkancis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 17. York. — Enclosing a letter of the Commander-in-
Chief of our horse and a list of the prisoners taken at Sherburne on the
15th. " Our foot was at first surprised, but this we are bold to say
there wanted not our care and orders to prevent the same. . . . They
were happily rescued by the horse, who, though their number was small
and inferior to the enemy, yet their resolution and valour greater, and
therefore merits all encouragement for so good service." We owe
them a fortnight's pay by promise which we ask the House to supply
speedily, and also to send some reward for their encouragement. By
the enclosed from the Earl of Leven you may " perceive that the Scotch
army are not in a present posture for their advance to Newark, though
they have been several times earnestly solicited by us thereunto. We are
the more earnest for money for our horse ... in regard the former
and present levies and billets by the Scots upon the North Riding have
so exceedingly impoverished that large — and heretofore rich — part of
this county that there cannot possibly be raised a competent sub-
sistence for the horse and foot which necessarily are to be maintained
in this county." (See Coiiunons' Journals, vii. 316.) Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 126.]
The Committee for Sequestrations.
[1645], October 17. — Report concerning Mr. Cockshut, Exigenter of
London, alleged to be a Delinquent, but of whose good affection towards
Parliament they declared themselves satisfied. (See Lords' Journals,
vii. 606.) rart in duplicate. [N. XIV., 185.]
Sir John Henderson to William Lenthall.
1645, October 18. London. — Desiring a safe conduct from the House
to go to the King in order to deliver the King of Denmark's letter, and
from thence to Scotland. Seal. [N. IV., 127.]
The Same to the Same.
Same dafe. — " I received yesterday morning an order from the Houses
of Parliament commanding my sudden departure from this kingdom
witliout any satisfactory answer to his Majesty of Denmark my master's
desires, but that by their own Commissioners they would send their
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answer. Tn this I liuinhly ncquiesco, ontreatinj; . . tho Hoiho of
('(•imnoiis for a free pass to ^o to liis Majesty of (ireat 15iitain for tlie
delivery of his Majesty of Denmark's other letter "... and other-
wise for j)erniission to send one of my own servants or a trnmpsttir of
tlieirs with the Kiiii; of Denmark's letter and an open one of my own
to the King. Seal. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 308, 32H.) [N. IV.,
128.]
Sir Thomas Jekvuise and otliers to Wimja^i Lkxthall.
t645, October 18. Basingstoke. — Desiring that Captain IJetteswortl!,
for whom they had written to the Committee of l)Oth Kingdoms for a
commission to command their horse, and taken order for making him
sheritf, should be appointed governor of Winchester Castle instead of
Colonel Lower. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 311.) Signed. Seal.
[N, IV., 129.]
Sir Thomas Jkrvoise and others to Wilt.iam Lkntiiall.
1645, October 20. Basingstoke. — Eecommending Major Gifford,
Major in Colonel Jephson's regiment of horse designed for Ireland, for
his conduct at the storm of Basing House. Signed. Seal. [N. IV.,
130.]
Sir John Bampfylde, Sir Samuel Rolle, Francis Buller,
and Anthony Nicoll to William Lenthall.
1045, October 20. Tiverton. — " We came to the armie at Beaminster
and from thence advanced with them to Chard the next day, where
they remained some dayes in expectation of the recruites and mony for
the aimie and of monie for Majour-Generall Masseyes partie. Wee
advanced thence to Hunningtou (Ilouiton) from whence before cur
advance the enernie retreated neere Exon till which time they plundered
all the couutrie of cattle. From Hunnington wee advanced to CoUumton
on Thurseday, on which day, Majour-Generall Masseye's partie came
before Tiverton castle and summoned it, but received a refusall of
obeying. Our noble Generall having notice of it, came on Friday with
a parte of his armie hither, the residevv hee sent to Bradnidge. Yester-
day about two of the clocke after- noone, some batteries being made
and all thinges being reddie for storming for wliich the souldiers with
much elieerefullnesse prepared themselves, the Generall for the sparing
of blood, with the advice of the councell of warre, resolved to sende
them a second summons, which was written and signed and parties
drawne out, who Avere reddie with theirc scalinge ladders to storme,
if a deniall were returned, but at that instant it pleased God so to
derecte one shott that it cut the chaine of theire draw-bridge which
instantly fell downe, and the souldiers spirrits were such, that they
presently without ordre given, cntred theire workes. The enemies
heartes failed, and wee became suddenly masters of the church, and
castle, and theire strong and reguler workes in which they confided.
Wee tooke the governour. Sir Gilbert Tawbott, and two hundred and
four officers and souldiers of which you have heeie enclosed a list,
four greate gunnes, thirty barrells of powder, with other armes which
cannot bee particularized, they being dispersed. W^ee loste not a
man in the storming, nor put any to the sword. Wee saw so much
resolucion in all the souldiers that wee cannot but make it our request
that mony may bee speeded to them, without which, it is much
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doubted how they will bee .supplied, Ihc oountrie where they advance
not having in theire quarters wherewith to supply them. But if money
bee wanting to ]iay in the market which is appointed to follow the
armie with provisions from our reare, the market will faile, ^Nlajour-
Generall Masseye.s men have not mony to shoe theire horses. Goring
is retreated to Ciiidleigh. What hee intends wee know not. Our
industrious and vigilant Generall pittying the condicion of the contrie,
who crie for his assistance and intending nothing more tlien the
speeding of the worke, and the active Majour Massey resolve this
day to advance in one body towerd (-ioring who is strong and wee can
not devide the armie, unlesse Leiutenant-Cxenerall Croumwell come up
with his partie, with which its hoped they may devide and the more
speedily finish the worke in the west, without which the whole armie
must follow Goring or runne a great hazard, the Prince, Hopton,
and Greenvill l)eing entred Devon with foiir thousand foote and
fifteen hundred horse as wee are informed." Signed. Seal. [N. IV,,
131.]
Sir Hknky Vane and others to Willi.vm Lenxuall.
1(545, October 20. Anderweeke. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with
the letter of the same date from Philip Lord Wharton to the Speaker
of the House of Peers, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 659.1
Signed. [N. IV., 132.]
Thomas Salusbury and others to Gilbert Millington.
lG4o, October 22. Nottingham. — " There is now a very great force
of horse in onr county with General Poynts to straighten Newark, but
the extreme poverty of our miserably harassed country, which hath
so long been under the power of so potent enemies, and been forced
so often to entertain numerous forces for and against the Parliament
will not admit of delay to be supplied from adjacent counties or
otherwise." We therefore desire the House to afford us speedy and
seasonable assistance. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 133.]
Chakles White to Gilbert Millington.
1645, October 22. Southwell. — Asking him to solicit the Committee
of both Kingdoms that if Newark shall be besieged this time, a standing
Committee may bo appointed out of all the adjacent counties to super-
intend and provide for the army, and that it may be maintained by the
counties of Derby, York, Leicester, Ivutland, and Lincoln, and that
what foot shall be designed for this service may be speedily sent,
otherwise the country shall be consumed before the work is begun,
and stating the impoverished state of the coiinty and army. " The
King and the Princes are yet in Newark, (leneral Poynts lieth at
Southwell with our horse and foot and some other horse of Yorkshire,
Gloucester, and the London Brigade. Welbeck is also straitened.
Colonel llosseter is now at Bingham. We cannot approach nearer
Newark without foot." Seal. [N. IV., 134.]
Ca|)tain Robert ]Moulton to William Lentiiall,
1645, October 22. King's Road, aboard the Lion. — Staling that
when lately at Cardiff Sir John Strangewayes was brought into the
town, who is now detained more or less at large there, and interceding
for him, mentioning that there is at Cardiff one Culpepper, nephew
to the pretended Lord Culpepper, against whom there is no proof, but
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it limy be suspected tlint he may h(tvo to eonv(»y intellif^fMice, and
ciiclosiiii; !i eojiy of two particulars lie had written lr» the (.'oniinittee of
the Admiralty. ♦ (Sec; Commons'' Journals, iv. .'{21.) 'J'his is written
by a secretary and si<^ned ; then follows in Mouilon's own hand with
a IVesh beji;innin^ and (iud : "one thiiipr or two J hail almost omitted
. . AVashini'jton with about 1,500 horse and foot fell <lown into
the skirts of Monmouthshire, but by the tim(;ly risin<,'of the Glamorjran-
shire Clubmen, and happy intervening of (iloueester forces were j)ut
back and pursued as far as Hereford. The Clubmen about 0,000
remain still in the field ... In my apprehension the multitude of
"eneral persons in these counties, each commanding in chief and
absolutely, as Gloncester, Monmouth, Brecknock, Glamorgan, Pembroke-
shire may in time cause some confusion if not prevented ... I
shall humbly propound . . . whether one whole Commander-in-
Chief, appointed by his Excellency over all these counties with . .
500 commanded men — strangers to the place — to whom the rest to be
subordinate would not be more conducing to the public service." [X.
IV., 135.]
Sir Matthew Boynton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 23. York. — Concerning the mutinous spirit of the
army, their want of pay, and the impoverishment of the county
caused by the Scotch army quartering on it. (Printed in Grey,
iii. Appendix, No. 47, p. 74.) (See Commons' Journals, iv. 329.)
Signed. [X. IV., 136.]
The Earl of "Warwick and others to the Committee of Lords
AND Commons for the Eastern Association. ^
1G45, October 23. Chelmsford. — Concerning the pay of the three
regiments of horse sent to Newark in July, August, and September,
wnrch is due the end of the month or early the next month, desiring
that the counties not of the Association who are charged with a portion
of the pay and also those counties of the Association that are slow to
pay should be quickened, and that arrangements shouhl be made for
the future pay of these regiments, and also that when the Parliament
accepts a composition for a sequestration a portion of the composition
should be paid to the county which had the benefit of the sequestration.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 327.) Signed. [N. IV., 138.]
Sir Matthew Boynton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 24. York, — Since the battles at Eoughton Heath and
Sherburne there hath been brought in to this city near 500 prisoners,
most of whom were formerly commanders in the King's army, who
marched Northwards as common troopers. We enclose a list of
the most considerable. In regard of the small number of soldiers
here, and the general disaffection of the inhabitants, we consider it very
dangerous to continue them here and therefoi'e desire the pleasure of
the House. We hear that the horse which escaped from Sherburne,
being about 800, were stopped in their passage towards Scotland and
are retreating again into this county, so that if the said prisoners
remain here it may be of very dangerous consequence. E?iclosed is
a list of the prisoners. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 329.) Signed.
[N. IV., 139.]
The Committee for Petitions.
1645, October 24. — Resolution on the petition of John Abbott.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 354.) [N. XIV., 83.]
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Colonel Thomas Morgan and Sir Trevor Williams to William
Lenthall.
1645, October 24. Monmouth. — Describing the taking of the place.
(Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 266, No. 12, and in Phillips, Civil JFar
in Wales, ii. 279.) In Moraan\s hand and signed by Williams.
Seal. [N. IV., 139, should be^HO.]
Sir Mattheav Boynton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, October 25. Yorli. — Forwarding by Sir William Allanson
divers letters taken at Sherburne and again desiring to know the
pleasure of the House touching the prisoners. Signed. Seal.
[N. IV., 140, should be 141.]
John [Lord] Culpeper to George Lord Goring.
[1645], October 25. Launceston. — Stating that on the receipt of
all Goring's letters to him he had answered them immediately. Seal.
[N. IV., 137.]
Colonel John Hutchinson, George Hutchinson, Charles White,
and others to Gilbert Millington.
1645, October 26. Nottingham. — Enclosing a letter from General
Poyntz, showing their extreme want of match and powder, and askino-
that some considerable quantity of this may be furnished, and also
competent sums to recruit the loss of horses and arms in this present
exj^edition., and also reminding him of their former desire that the
adjacent counties might be speedily made to contribute to the main-
tenance of the forces met together in that county. (See Commons^
Journals, iv. 329.) Signed. Seal. Addressed " at the sign of the Pear
in the little Centrey at Westminster." [N. IV., 142.]
The Earl of Leven to the Committee of War at York.
1645, October 26, at 6 of the clock at night. Eipon. — "I have
received your letter of this day, wherein you show me that Colonel
Kossetter has altered his intention of marching this way to prevent the
conjuncture of Prince Rupert with the King's forces at Newark, whom
I cannot conceive to have any considerable body, the King having with
himself 3,000 horse, being so oft defeat in several places. As for
bringing of this army before Newark, I can determine nothing of that,
till I know the resolution of the Convention of Estates now in Scotland.
Withal clothes were very necessary for them against the winter, before
they should be put upon such designs in this season of the year. I have
received intelligence that the enemy are gone towards Skipton and . .
have sent a jiarty tliithcr, and whatever assurance they bring me I shall
communicate to you. . . I have made all the haste I could to draw
together 1,000 horse and 2,000 foot, whieli shall be in a readiness to
execute what is most conducing for the safety of this country." Sir/ned.
[N. IV. 143.]
George Hutchinson and others to [Gilbert Millington].
1645, October 26. Nottingham.-*-" Though we forbear in our letter
. . to prescribe a proportion of match and powder to be sent to us
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yet . . . loss flmn 100 hariels of powder iiiid iiialch nnsweraVjle will
not bo siiflicient for tlic inan.'igiiifjj of designs in these parts. And if
this siipply ]n\ not haslod — -as also additional supplies fnttn adjacent
counties for tin; maintenanco of the forces here — the country will be
utterly undone, Itefore the main . , liusincss can be enterprised."
Postscript. — Suf^j^estinfif that supplying; the nnununition from Lynn,
Boston, or Jlnll would be the most expeditious way. Siyncd. [X. IV.,
144.]
Tho E.\UL OF Lkven to the Co.mmittkk of Wak at York.
1645, October 2G. Allerton, — Enclosing a copy of Sir John Browne's
letter of the 24th. Copy. [N. XII., 153.]
Sir Anthony Wkldon and others to William Lentfiall.
1645, October 27. Maidstone. — Stating that they had received the
commands of the House to send the troop of horse sent under Major
Webb to Basing on other service, and that they conceive that the
ordinance for raising them only enjoins sending them to the rendezvous
at Farnham with pay till they come there, after that to be wholly at the
disposal and pay of the Hampshire Committee, representing that
upwards of 9,700/. ^.j^r /«r«5ew besides the Militia and other necessary
charges is charged on the county, which not only disables them from
undertaking new charges, but Avhich they will not long be able to
continue, and complaining that while these charges take away one-third
of the revenue of the county, Sussex escapes Avith a lOth, 16th, or 20th
part. Signed. Seal. [N. IV., 145.]
Sir William Vavasour to William Lextiiall.
1645, October 27. Northampton. — Complaining that notwithstanding
he had Sir Thomas Fairfax's pass after the surrender of Bristol to go out
of England, and Colonel Rosseter's to return to Bath or Bristol, he had
been taken prisoner near Daventry by a party from that garrison, and
asking permission to go according to his pass, or to wait on him. (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 326.) [X. IV., 146.]
The Earl of Loudoun, Lord Balmerino, and Heav Kennedy to
William Lenthall.
1645, October 28. Worcester House. — (Identical with the letter of
the same to the Speaker of the House of Peers, which is printed in
Lords' Jonrnals, vii. 668, where also is printed the declaration of the
York Committee, a copy of which is here enclosed.) Signed. [X. IV.,
147.]
Sir Matthew Boynton and others to William Lenthall.
[1645, October 28.] Y''ork. — Enclosing a copy of the last-mentioneil
declaration. (See Comfnons' Journals, iv. 329). Sig7ied. Seal. [N.
TV., 148.]
The House of Commons.
1645, October 28 and November 8. — Declaration touching their
proceedings in the matter of Church Government, in reply to the Paper
in form of a Petition of September 20th. {Ante p. 276.) After
recapitulating the proceedings of the Parliament and the Assemblv of
Divines down to the latter's petition of August the 8th, and the petition
soon after of the Ministers of London and Westminster (namely, that of
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August 2otli), to show the delay had not been attributable to the Parliament,
and pointing out that the Assembly had been summoned only to advise
the Parliament on such points as they were asked lo give their opinion
on, it proceeds: "Whilst we were in pursuance of our intentions and
had almost brought them to a happy conclusion, some unquiet spirits,
perceiving that . . . we were not like to knit up the power granted
to the presbyteries . . . with a shp knot as they desired, whereby
they or any other subject to the common corruptions of the sons of
Adam might have liberty to vent their own passions and private interests
or at least errors . . . under the stamp of God's holy ordinance
. . . plotted and projected that pretended petition, wherein they
intended ... to muster up as it were an army of importunate
petitioners against us, the multitude of whoso hands they thought haply
might prevail more on our affections and apprehensions, than the
Divines had been able to do upon our reasons and jucigemcnts. Let any
man now trace from step to step, from month to month, from day to day
our proceedings . . . and then let him say, if he can, whether any
delay or negligence can be justly charged upon us . . unless that
shall be esteemed a delay and fault that we do not exactly without any
debate . . confirm whatever the Assembly shall propose to us, because
haply they are pleased to give it the name of Divine right. .
The forwardness that we perceive already in the people to receive . . .
from their ministers — as this pretended petition may testify — the impres-
sions of Divine right in things of this nature is no great inducement to
move us to put a boundless power into ihe hands of those that are so
eager to claim it by such a right, as being once fixed in them also . . .
the Parliament shall never be able to resume again . . no, not so much
as to regulate it by appeals or otherwise. The same principles that
settle it in Presbyteries by Divine right . . undermine the founda-
tion of all appeals to the Parliament. We are not ignorant neither that
in all ages those that have got that spiritual weapon into their hands
have fought their own quarrels with it, and usually interested the honour
and cau^e of God even in the least punctilios of their pretended juris-
diction and authority. And what troubles and mischiefs ensued there-
upon, all stories, especially those of this kingdom, are full. Neither are
we only ... to look upon the ministers of the City of London
— although neither there are they all of one kind — but throughout the
whole kingdom also, nor are we in the making of laws to have respect
only to the present times, but to thosf> also that may succeed. We can
in no wise admit that Christ hath invested the presbyteries with an
arbitrary power to keep from the Communion . . . whom.soever
they shall judge unworthy, and that the magistrate ought to confirm
such a power to them by his civil authority. They say, it is no arbitrary
power which is according to the will of Christ and hath the Scrip-
ture for its rule, but if it be left arbitrary to them to judge what
is the will of Christ and what the rule of the Scriptures, the
matter will not be much amended. They say Communion . . doth
not belong to any man neither as a man nor as an Englishman, and
that therefore by abstention from it, he cannot be prejudiced in
any of his liberties or rights . . , but so long as England is
Christian he that shsUl be rejected from Christian Communion will
have little, countenance in any civil conversation, and less capability
of any employment or preferment either in Church or State. Besides
we know ... in the model of Church government, pretended
to be according to the mind of Christ, that the civil magistrate is to
second the censures of the Church with his civil coercive power, and
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not sufrcr tliein to bo contemned. Will they then oall the magistrate to
strike ."uid will they not iillow him jin eye to see, Imt only liy the v.y(is of
others, or will they raise np out of the dust a^ain that (iXpioded piecf; of
Popery, that churchmen must <leelare persons heretics, and tlien by an
imi)licit faith the maj^istrate must han<; and burn them ? that the
ecclesiastical Consistories are to excommunicate thorn, and then without
any further debate the magistrates must imprison them, fine them, banish
them? Civil function . . . concerns only the civil magistrate, who
is to give an account thereof to Tlim that intrusted him therewith, nor
will lie hold him excused, if He shall not find him use the like care and
caution in the things that more immediately concern His glory and the
Communion of Saints, which he doth in the things that concern the
profit and politic society of men. . . It is a maxim amongst all wise
law makers to leave as little arbitrary as may be, and to make the rule,
as . . • determinate as is possible, and we know that even in cases
of treason . . . our law, though it acknowledge that divers cases
may arise, which men cannot foresee, yet doth it not leave any indefinite
power in the Superior Courts, but reserveth such cases to be declared in
Parliament. And why should not the like be done, in point of keeping
men from the Lord's Table ? The ministers fear to partake in other
men's sins, that shall communicate unw^orthily, and have not the Parlia-
ment as much and better cause to apprehend that they shall be partakers
in other men's sins in keeping persons unjustly from that Sacra-
ment . . ? And who doth not know that if there should happen
any such supposed case, which neither the wisdom of the Synod nor of
the Parliament can foresee, that it is much better that some or few men
should continue still in Communion till the case be determined than that
the rule should be left so loose as haply might give occasion to the
depriving of many worthy communicants . . . especially when as it is
clear that neither minister nor any other is made guilty by communicaiing
simply with an iinAvorthy person . . . . , but in so much as they shall
not do their duties in removal of them, wherein they cannot be said to fail,
while they are diligently pursuing it in au orderly way ? . . . .
What can the magistrate demand more reasonable . . than only to
see what it is he giveth his civil ratification to before he grjmt it ? "
There is less need to insist on this so much at this time, when Parlia-
ment is sitting and not likely to discontinue soon or suddenly, so that
application may be had to them to supply anything proved by experience
to be defective in the rule. If any one cannot satisfy himself while the
matter is determining, he will be liable to the like scruples while
the matter of fact is depending, and when the case shall be overruled on
apbeal contrary to his sense. " Therefore e\ery man must be satisfied
that he hath done or is doing his duty, otherwise he will certainly
plunge himself into a bottomless pit of inexplicable or irremediless
scruples. For the examples of other churches and countries it is more
wisdom in us to take warning by the smart of others than by following
their errors to cast ourselves upon the same rock that they did. .
P.eformation in most churches besides this . . began rather by the
influence of the ministers or the people, than by that of the magis-
trate . . and therefore it is no great wonder if the magistrate lost
some of his right, and the people much of jtheir power. But the
examoles of Queen Elizabeth and King Edward the 6th, presented to us
in the front of the pretended petition \re shall willingly take for our
patterns. And as we esteem it a great honour . . . that God hath
held us worthy to endeavour to perfect what they so happily began, so
shall we be careful to tread in the steps of our ancestors . . in
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causing the Reformation to move from the Parliament, and carrying it
on in a Parliamentary way ; without prejudice to the freedom of
the Parliament while it is in doing, and without impairing the just
authority thereof when it is done, Avhereby to the magistrate Avill be
preserved his right and to the people their power, whereunto we know
no means so effectual as by leaving as little arbitrary as may be . . for
if it should be left to the discretion of every presbytery to keep wliom
they thought unworthy from the Lord's Supper, how far corruption
might stir up men's spirits to quarrel and spurn against tliem, who
knoweth ? But when . . they are not censured but upon such
causes as upon solemn debate in Parliament have been judged just . .
all men . . . will be readier to submit themselves . . and
therefore if the ministers and presbyteries well consider it they will give
us thanks for binding them to a prescript rule . . that they carry
before them the buckler of public authority For the
mischiefs . . . that are said to arise from the not settling of
Church government we cannot deny cut in matter of opinion and
affection several differences . . have risen, which we should wish
rather than expect should have been otherwise, since it hath been
incident to all reformations . . . But we must not on the other
side pass by the mercy of God to us that those evils have neither been
so many or so great ... as upon the motions and stirring of
Reformation . . . have broken forth in Germany and other places,
neither can we admit . . that by reason of the not settling of
Church government every man may do what seems good in his own
eyes to the disturbance of the City . . . the City and other courts
of justice in it being enabled to maintain the peace thereof and to
restrain the licentiousness of any in it, if not so well, yet in a good
measine without the aid of ecclesiastical discipline, and it were a
great . . dishonour to the Parliament and all inferior courts
. . . if Ave should grant it to be true that for want of Church
discipline abominable damnable and blasphemous opinions either
have or may be broached or raised without control. That the
hearts of any godly should faint through hope deferred, or that
any should have cause to look upon Reformation as more difficult and
improbable than ever, whereas it is confessed to be so near the birth we
do not understand, but by what hath been declared Ave presume fcAV are
ignorant Avhere or in Avhom the obstruction lieth, neither can we believe
that any of our neighbours should be astonished at our delays, and least
of all that our brethren of Scotland should have any cause so tube, since
most other places had their intei-ims and unsettled conditions in
that respect much longer than we . . and our brethren of Scotland,
as they have been better acquainted Avith our diligence in this Avork from
time to time, so they knoAV that their own book of policy was hammering
and perfecting in several meetings and general assembhes for almost as
many years as Ave haA'e been months about ours . . . 'riiough Ave
should seem in the .space necessary for our deliberations . for the
right settling of Church government to endure some inconveniences, yet
better an inconvenience suffered for a while than a mischiel settled for
ever. Then might our enemies indeed scorn us as possessed with a
spirit of giddiness if liaving so lately . . . taken all civil poAver from
Ecclesiastical persons, and pulled (lowii the High Commission Ave should
presently sqt up a Higher Commission or a power njore arbitrary in CA-cry
presbytery. To shut the door against such as arc grossly ignorant or
notoriously scandalous is our duty and desire, but yet in such sort as we
may not by that means give poAver to others to shut the door against
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I)iu\is ;in<l painful [jrc'idicrs or any otlici^, because tliev do not agree witli
them to a liair, as we Imvc had hite and sad ex^)eri''llee . . . W(;
Unow how Jipt men are to make that blasphemy and heresy which is
eontrary to what they hohl, and to esteem their actions heinous whose
persons tliey liate, W(! see how ready men arc in our days to brand one
another with the names of incemiiaries, covenant-breaker'?, cliildren of
lit dial, and lighters against the kingdom of God, because they do not
agree wit!', them in every particular, or consent presently to what they
<lesire in things which in their own nature are indifferent or at least very
disputable. Needless separations we dislike, and therefore desire to take
away all occasions of them by providing that the causes of excom-
munication shall be so just that none being thrust from Commuidon at
discretion . . . may be forced to seek Communion where they
may, because they are not suffered to enjoy it wdiere they should. To
such as plead for a toleration of all religious opinions we shall not give
an ear, but cannot deny the modest request and reasonable relief of
tender consciences, in whose behalf we shall stretch out the line of
charity as far as the word of God and the peace of the kingdom will
bear. . . . AVho doth not see that by such comments as in that printed
paper are made upon God's actions . . what a door is opened to every one
to make the like according to their several fancies ? The assistance of
men's persons in their several callings and of their prayers may further
their own honest desires and our public endeavour.-, but such petitions as
this will neither further their own desires nor others, and they will
certainly hinder the work of God in our hands, which by His grace we
shall hasten with all the diligence that may be, Avherein when we shall
have done our duties to the utmost, if all others .shall not also he careful
to do theirs . . with a spirit of love and meekness we shall have
little hope of the expected and desired issue of or of the ceasing of those
schisms and troubles under which we labour." (Prepared by the
Committee appointed September 20th, read a first and second time
October 28th and November 8th, and not further proceeded with. See
Co/umntts' Journals, iv. 280, 326, 336.) Draft, with a few amendments.
[N. XXIL, 35.]
PitiNCE Rupert to the Parliament.
1645, October 29. Wyverton. — (Printed in Lords' Joiiniafs, vii.
671.) Sign Mamial. [N. L, 45o.]
Colonel George Payne and others to William Lentiiall.
1615, October 30. Abingdon. — Setting forth the services of the
garrison and the importance of the place, and stating they cannot keep
it longer without a speedy supply of men and money, nine months'
pay being due to most of the officers and soldiers. Signed.
[N.IV., 149.]
SiK Thomas Mauleverer and others to William Lentiiall.
1645, October 31. York. — Complaining that the sequestrators or
agents employed by the Committees of the several Ridings, and in
particular one James Field, a sequestrator, when coming 'to York by
order of the said Committees, are arrested on process out of the
Sheriff's Court there, and desiring that such persons might be
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privileged from arrest etmdo, morando, et redeundo. — Enclosed is a
draft order for Field's release. Signed. [X. IV., 151.]
Sir Henry Vank and otliers to William Lentuall.
1645, October 31. Bishop Auckland. — Desiring that a sheriff might
be appointed for the county. SUjued. Seal. [N. IV., 152.]
The Committee of Privileges.
1645, October 31 — Report on the Reading election. (Printed in
Commons' Journals, iv. 346.) [N. XIV., 85.]
Rene Augier to William Lenthall.
1645, October 31. — Xovember 10. Paris. — " Sir Henry Oompton
. knowing I have the honour to be employed in this Court from
both kingdoms" entreated me to write on his behalf asking that the
pass for three months granted him on the 10th of September last to go
to Spa might be extended for nine months as the benefit of the waters
can be enjoyed only in summer. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 371.)
Signed. Seal. [N. V., 16.]
The Earl of Loudoun, Lord Balmerino, and Hew Kennedy to
William Lenthall.
1645, November 1. Worcester House. — Enclosing the Earl of
Leven's letter concerning the defeat of Lord Digby and Sir Marniaduke
Langdale. " We are further informed that the votes of both Houses con-
cerning the Scotch army with the declaration of the Committee of York
and others of the like nature are read in the churches and churchjards
at public meetings, and free quarter is denied to the army, whereby
many inconveniences are like to fall out. . . . Most of the soldiers
of that army are naked, some wanting clothe.^, others walking without
stockings or shoes and many of the officers are reduced to a very hard
condition. We do therefore earnestly desire the Houses would be
pleased to giv(; order for some money to be provided lor them with
clothes shirts, stockings, and shoes, and to the counties to afford them
free quarter in the mean time." Signed. Seal. [N. V., 1.] Enclosed:
i. The Earl of Leven to the Earl of Loudoun and others.
1645, October 28. AWevion.— Signed. Seal. [N. Y., 2.]
ii. Sir John Broavne to the Earl of Leven.
1645, October 24. Carlisle.— Two copies. [N. Y., 3 ; XII., 154.]
Both describing the defeat of the forces under Lord Digby and
Sir Marinaduke Langdale. (Both are printed in King's
Pamphlets, E. 308, No. 8.)
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, November 2, at 11 at night. The Suburbs of Chester. — *' That
party of horse and foot sent into Wales . . . have routed the
enemy, takeli 500 or 600 horse, and 300 or 400 ])risonfr.s, and slain a
hundred in pursuit, which \\as most eagei ly followed seven or eight
miles by the Warwick and Derby Horse, who behaved themselves very
gallantly. This victory was obtiiined near Denl)igh, where our forlorn
hope consisting of about :)00 or 600 horse commanded by Captain Otter,
:k)2
H very bmve and valiiiiit niaii, wiis only on<xii<^o(\, I he enemy having
niiuie clioioe of such a ]tlace of a(lvanta;;e that the body of our araiy
could not. conic up lo h^ht." Sif/ncil. Seal. [^', V., 4.j
The Eakl or Loudoun, Loicd Ualmeuino, aud TIkw Kennedy to
William Lenthall.
lG4o, Noveinlter 3. Worcester House. — We intended to have sent
the enclosed on Saturday, but forebore doing so as it contained little but
the relation of a tedious journey. We now present it because " we
understand some have spread insinuations to the prejudice of that party
of Horse sent from the Scotch army to pursue the enemy, as if ihey had
not rU this time removed from their quarters, but the enclosed copy of a
letter from General-Major Yandniske, Commander-in-Chief ol' that
party, to the Earl of Leven, we trust shall vindicate thera from so
unjust an aspersion." Signed. Seal. [N. V., 5.] Enclosed :
[General-Major Vandruske] to [the Earl of Leven].
[lG4o, October 25.] — "I divided my party and kept your Excellency's
Regiment with me and joining with Sir John Browne marched over
the river into Scotland another way than the enemy did, with
intention to come before them and beat them out of Scotland
again and I took the English regiments that came with me and
some other forces of horse and foot of Cumlierland to guard the
passage of the river, that they might not come back again without
being interrupted. And so I marched towards Annan, but the
enemy hearing of my approach towards him and of some of my
Lord Backiaughe's (Buccleugh's) men retreated back again
towards the passage of the river Avhere he came over. I,
thinking myself very happy to have once the occasion to have
met with him, marched as fast as I could alter him, hoping that
the English according to their promise Avould have kept the
pass. But they, as soon as I was marched towards Scotland
left their posts, and went their ways, and so by that means the
enemy got leave to pass over again. I marched after them as
fast as I could, and came over the main water by night time, but
within three miles of that there was another river, which I could
not pass being then sea water, and so I was forced to stay and
give the enemy leave to be a great way before me. They be
gone towards jSIillain Castle and by reason that our horses are
extreme weary with so tedious a march I have sent a party to
foUow them, for I am not able to follow with all, seeing that I
have marched so long, and in so evil ways that I beUeve no horse
before have marched it." Copy. [N. V.. 6.]
The Eakl of NoRTHrMBERLAND to one of the English
Commissioners to Scotland [? Sir Henry Yane].
1645, November 4. — Referring to the return of the Commissioners,
the negotiations with the Scotch about their keeping garrisons in
England, and the refusal to engage and the oppressions of their armies,
the laying down of their commissions by Prince Rupert and his friends,
who desire a pass. Lord Digby's defeat, and the letters taken in his
coach at Sherburne, and the Western army. " By the multiplied
blessing which God hath bestowed upon us our affairs are in a prosperous
condition at present, but I shall still think them subject to alterations,
unless we fix upon some more solid and settled way than vet doth appear
tome." Copy. [N. XH., 156.]
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The Scotch Coiimissioneus.
1645, November 6. — Paper. " Several votes of both Houses with
declarations of private Committees being published in Yorkshire which
very much reflect on the Scotch army and wherein all provisions and
supply for their necessary subsistence is prohibited, on pretence that
they are to depend upon the course settled t'or their pay by ordinance of
Parliament, which atforils them no entertainment, we have found it
necessary before the Lord Chancellor's return to Scotland . . . again
earnestly to desire a speedy answer to our former papers, that we may
have an opportunity to vindicate the Scotch army from the calumnies
. cast upon them, and give satisfaction concerning any prejudices
taken against them, and be able to give some account to the ensuing
Parliament of Scotland of our proceedings here." Signed " Jo. Cheislie."
[X. XIX., 127.]
The Committee of the Navt.
1645, November 7. — Report concerning the Treaty with Denmark.
(The purport appears from the votes thereon printed in Comynons'
Journals, iv. 339.) [N. XVIII., 3.]
Sir Thomas Mauleverer and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 7. York. — Complaining of the extraordinary burthens
and grievances the poor inhabitants groan under by many officers and
soldiers of the Scotch army notwithstanding the care and readiness of
the Earl of Leven upon complaints to redress the same. " By the
continuance of that army in these parts the life-blood of the poor country-
man's estate is now drawing out, the little remainder of the oil in the
cruse, and of the meal in the barrel is now spending, and before that
be quite spent — which will be in a short time — we cannot but acquaint
you that with sad thoughts we do foresee some fatal inconvenience is
like to fall out by the discontented country. By means of that army
lying among us a third part of the subsistence of the soldiery of this
country is wholly taken away, and the residue much lessened bv the
infection of many places, there being at least three score towns of the
most wealthy part of the county for trading in the West Riding
visited besides divers parts of the North and East." The supernumerary
officers, whose three mouths are nearly expired, have also lain upon
the country for the poor maintenance they have had, and have received
no relief from the moneys designed by Parliament or otherwise. " By
means of all which the country lies under inevitable ruin, and the
soldiers are in continual mutinies and refuse to obey any orders. And
as one instance that way . . . within these two days the officers and
soldiers that were commanded on the design for the reducing of Skipton
. . . did refuse to march till we were enforced to engage for their
accommodation as for the rest of the army." . . We desire that it be
represented to the House how necessary it is :
1. " That the Scotch army be speedily removed out of thi.s county.
2. That the moneys ordered for the supernumerary officers and
soldiers who are of this country bo speedily sent down and that
there be care taken for their maintenance for the time to come
in i>egard they have deservetl very well of the State.
3. That the excise of this county should be paid to the Treasurer of
Yorkshire and disposed of towards the defraying of the public
charge here." (See Commons^ Journals, iv. 338.) Sif/ncil
Seal. [N. v., 8.]
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M[i('nAKr,] Oi.Diswoinn and others to Wim.iam Lkntmai.t,.
I(i4.'i, Novcmbet- 7. CnrdifF. — " Tlio «;entlemeii of this county,
whom truly we may not mime without tlie a.scrif)in<r much to their j^ooil
art'ections iind endeavours in the way of the Parliament havinj; thought
lit to address their hearer Mr. Philip .Jones unto you with such instruc-
tions as heiiiir efVeeted we conceive . , . may conduce much to the
public ^ood and not a little to the welfare of this county we cannot be
. . . silent of his pains and good endeavours here. . . . We are
yet . . reasonable quiet in these ])arts, and shall assist to our
utmost to ])reserve the country in such a condition. 'J'he gentlemen of
best affection in Brecon, fiudin<; some untuneableness or not such rerility
as they Iiad cause to expect in those parts have written to Major- General
Laugharne to assist them with his forces, which he is with much ior-
wardness draAving down accordingly and we doubt not but . . may
prove a very good and effectual expedient for the reduction of those
parts, for the which, as they have <lesired, this country doth cheerfully
offer them their best assistance, and is in preparation to come in under
the command of Colonel-General Russell, a gentleman of much worth
and hearty affection to the cause." . . Signed. [N. V., 9.]
Colonel William Sydenham to William Lenthall.
1645, November 8. Melc[ombe]. — " Being chosen a burgess . . .
for this place I apprehend it my duty to recommend the care of the
Garrison" to Parliament. . . " Ability, faithfulness, and diligence
will be requisite in a succeeding governor — especially till Portland be
reduced which I have already blocked up." — T beseech the House that
the manv well affected persons, from whom in case of great extremity
I have borrowed, and also the artificers and labourers also who are not in
a condition to forbear payment may receive at least some competent
satisfaction. Seal. [N. V., 10.]
Francis Pierrepont, Sir AVilliam Lister, and John Alured
to William Lenthall.
1645, November 8. York. — "By our former letter we desired some
present course might be taken for ordering so much moneys as would
make up the month's pay to the troops promised them by Colonel-
General Poynts, which wc conceive will amount to .3,000/. or there-
abouts. They now refuse duty for want thereof which doth exceedingly
trouble us at this time especially in regard we are in so happy a way
— if this obstacle were removed — to clear this country of the enemy."
We again complain of the heavy Inirthens laid by the Scots on the
country. We enclose Colonel Lascelles' letter and the articles for the
surrender of Bolton Castle. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 11.] Enclosed:
The said Letter.
1645, N^ovember 5. — Enclo.'^ing the articles, desiring to know their
pleasure as to the Castle and the guns taken and resigning his
command. (Sec Commons' Journals, iv. .338.) Seal. [N. V.,
7a.]
Sir William Brereton and Eorert Dukknfield to "William
Lenthall.
1685, November 8. From my quarters in the suburbs in Chester. —
In my last I advertized you of that victory at Denbigh, November the
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1st, •' when the enemies' whole body was routed and dispersed and at
least 600 horse taken and brought away, but not altogather soe many
prisoners. But soe many thereof as was brought into the countie I
have herein enclosed sent a lisst of theire names, the addicion of which
number to those Aveo had before, doth much add to our trouble and
chai'ge, haveing not only soe many as all our prisons and garrisons are
capable of but wee are forced to disperse them into severall townes
•and parishes in open quarters as Stockport, Gropnall, Middlewicli,
NortliAvich, and Congleton, where wee are constrained to command the
countrey to guard and secure them.
Of which trouble and charge it is humbly desired this countrey may
bee eased soe soone as conveniently may bee.
Wee are still endeavouring to draw a line from water to water on the
Welsh side, wherein were it not that wee have received some inter-
ruption by a Royall Mount of the enimies lately made before wee tooke
the suburbes, and also by the extreame fowle weather — which is soe
violent that our men cannot endure out of doores — it might have beene
in ranch more forwardnes then now it is.
Howsoever noe dilligence nor endeavour shall bee omniitted that may
conduce to the advance of this service, touching which 1 know not
what more to add. Since wee cast upp one mount at our bridg to
secure it and another mount higher to confront theire Royall Mount,
they can receive noe releife at all, beeing our men arc quartered at
Poulford, Bretton, Doddleston, Eccleston and Brewers Hall which doth
soe blocke upp that side that noe releife at all is brought or attempted
to bee brought into the citty, which on the Cheshire side is sufficiently
begirte for wee keepe our guards close to theire walls, and have cast
upp and made such defences and brest workes against theire gates and
sally-ports as that there is noe great daunger of theire issueing out to
annoy and offend us in our quarters, wherein provision of victualls
begin to bee wanteing, this countrey beeing wholly exhausted and
Lancashire and Darltyshire affordeing noe manner of assistance for
provisions. And Wales which is most plentifull stored and lyes most
convenient contributes very spareingly wherein the people remaine soe
disalfected as that they rather preferr to bury and destroy or to carry
away then that our men should partake thereof or our leaguer receive
any benetitt thereby.
The only expedient that I can propose for the prcvencion of what
mischeife may ensue hereupon is : that either coUouel INIitton may bee
ordered to lye about Ruthin or Denbigh, -who may send in provision
x)f beeves, muttons, and come, out of that plentifull countrey to our
leaguer here at Chester : or that there may bee a considerable partie
sent from hence that may have authority to quarter therebouts, and send
in provi.^ion for the supply of our army here. ..... Postscript. —
I received this enclosed letter last night from Helbree, being a copy
of Mr. Dalbee his letter, touching the taking of Captain Bartlett's ship,
which as I am informed is a ship of strength, and carries 20 pieces
of ordinance with a little pinnace besides." Signed. Seal. [N. V.,
12.] Enclosed:
\\i\AA\s\ Dalbie to [Sir William Brereton (?)].
1645, November 7. — Captain Clarke, commander of iheJoslinc, has
just brought in here Captain Bartlett's ship, the Swan, and
another, both stolen out of harbour. In Bartlett's vessel they
have taken about 20 seamen, and 12 soldiers' lirelocks set to keep
her. [N. XII., 157.]
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Ooloncl-Gcneial Sbdniiam Poynts to William Le.vtiiall.
1615, Novombcr 9. Uinj^luim. — " Since the rculiicing of Slielfonl, it
i)l(!}is('(l God to assist us in the ^aininf^ of Wivciloii House, the strength
whereof moved nie to give them fjiir quarter to march away witli bag
and baggage. . . Tl»e foot ordered to me for the siog(; of Newark
arc not as yet come from the Eastern garrisons which retards my going
against it. The garrisons of Welbeck, Tickliill, and IJolsover are dis-
rfarrisoned by consent." I enclose Colonel Bethell'a letter, who received
many wounds at Rowton Moor, and the only man that stuck to me at
my march out of Yorkshire to that service.
I make no question but the House will think on him and his deserts.
For my own part I never received anything for intelligence, and am
above 400/. out of purse. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 344.) Signed.
Seal. [N. v., 13.] Enclosed:
Colonel Hugh Bethell to General Poynts.
1645, November 4. Nantwich. — Giving an account of his progress
towards recovery. Seal. [N. V., 7.]
Edward Leigh and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 10. Stafford. — " Upon Thursday last we sent out
Captain Stone's troope to Wrotesly House, a garrison which we have
lately erected neare Dudly Castle. That night by theyr scouts they
understood where Sir Thomas Aston quartered who was then upon his
march towards Worcester, and on Friday morning Captain Stone's and
Captain Backhouse's troopes from Wrotesly marched towards Sir
Thomas Aston whom they overtooke betwixt Bridgnorth and Kidder-
minster and found him drawne up in a place of advantage with about
an equal! number of horse to them both, redy to fight with them. Our
troopes made the first charge and Avere stoutly rcceyved, but at last they
routed Sir Thomas Aston's party and put them to flight in which Sir
Thomas Aston often rallyed with such as he could procure to stand, and
engaged for the safetie of his men untill our troopes slew above twentie
of his men upon the place, whereof Captain Aston, sonne to Sir Arthur
Aston, and Captain Moore Avere two, and tooke prisoner Sir Thomas
Aston himselfe, his lieutenant, cornet, quartermaster and corporalls, one
Captaiiie George of Worcester, and forty troopers and eighty horse
which they brought to this garrison.
We have herewith sent such papers as were found upon Sir Thomas
Aston and such as he much valued. He had likewise with him a com-
mission to be major-generall of horse under Prince Rupert and a com-
mission for a regiment in the west, and an other commission to place a
garrison at Kinnsbery or Nuneaton in Warwicksheire, which we have
sent to the committee for that county at Coventry.
There do yet remayne in this county three strong garrisons of the
enemie ; Lichfeild, Tutbury and Dudly Castles, Avhich command a large
contribucion weekely from a greate part thereof, and in the absence of
the greatest part of our forces now at Chester leaguer where wee have
according to command six hundred horse and foote, the enemie from
these garrisons doe much oppresse the country neare them. The
Brittish monie required of us is 30/. per wecke and at present we are
charged with provision for the leaguer at Chester to the value of 160/.
per weeke. Two Hundreds of this county — which is divided into five
Hundreds — are so much under the power of the enemie that we can get
little or none of these provisions from them uor any pay for our owne
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souldiers but by force. Aud one of the Hundreds which is most eon-
tributary to us -svas wholly phindred and spoyled of above 20,000/. worth
of goods by the king's arniie this last spring when he had quartered ten
dayes within five miles of this garrison, and the other two Hundreds
are much exhausted by the free quarter of all those forces as passe this
way towards Chester or northwards." To add to our straits, divers
DeUnquents, whose estates have in great part supported our Militia, are
now endeavoui-ing to compound at Goldsmiths' Hall. We cannot continue
the forces we had raysed Avithout some supply of money. We therefore
ask you to inhibit three persons nr<'.;ied from compounding at Gold-
smiths' Hall and to empower us to compound with them and certain
lesser offenders so as to raise 3,000/. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 14.]
The Committee of Both Kingdoms.
1645, November 10. — Report concerning an amendment in the Pass
for Prince Rupert and the rest. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 338.)
[N. XIV., 86.]
John Ashe to William Lenthall.
1645, November 10. Autree (Ottery). — " Touching elections as yet
I have not proceeded far, only at Shafton and Weymouth, where for
three vacant places there stood seven men, and so many speeches made
against strangers and unknown persons that if three townsmen had stood
they had carried it against all that interposed, for they rejected four able
men and chose a poor simple townsman. He told them that by the
Statute they ought to choose burgesses inhabitants, and I hear that they
in Somerset are in like manner provided 3 or 4 for one place, wherefore
1 shall advise you to write your letters to Sir John Bampfeild, Sir
Samuel Roll and Mr. Nicoll, for if you send them writs they have more
places than men to supply them. .... Sir Samuel Roll complains
that the country is not able to undergo the quarter of the soldiers and
he that Avas so eager to have the army come into Devon is now as willing
to be discharged of them — at least of the charge and burden of them.
As for the business itself we may hope that the enemy may be van-
quished Avithout blows. A few days will shoAV us their resolutions, for
they have been kindly saluted by us, and many things offered to their
considerations. Postscript. — ... I find the General exceeding
healthy and cheerful, I believe much the better for the company of his
good Lady." [N. V., 15.]
Sir George Gresley, Sheriff, Sir John Gell, and others to
William Lenthall.
1645, November 11. Derby. — Stating that many of their country-
men who had been in arms against the Parliament were now in Newark
and other garrisons, and now desired to lay down their arms and live in
their own countrv and desiring directions therein. Signed. [N. V.,
17.]
Sir Mathew Boynton, Francis Pierrepont, and others to
William Lenthall.
[1645], November 12. York. — " Many of our officers that marched
with Colonel-General Poynts into Cheshire . . are now returned
into Yorkshire and desire their proportion of money granted by Parlia-
ment equal to the rest notwithstanding they received at Northampton
2,000/.," affirming that Colonel-General Poynts declared it was a
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gntuitr for 'beir willingness to nuirch. We desire to know the plewore
of the B.0OS6 herein- Sigmtd, SeaL [S. \% IS.]
The Easl of Lori>orx aod Lord Bauczrixo to LcHa> Gret of
Warkr, Speaker of the House of Lords.
I6I0, November 12. Worcester House. — (Printed in Ijordi
JomrmaUy viL 697.) Signed. Seal. [N. V., 19.]
The Ejlkl of LotriJorx. Lord Balmerixo, Ch-krixs Erskine, and
Hew Kevsedt to Wiluam Lenth-vll.
164o, November 12. Worcester Hoose. — (A duolieate of the last.)
Sigmed. Seal. [N. V^ 20.j
The Parlloikst to the MAR«iciES5 of Braxdexbl-rgh.
1^.5. November 12. — Stating the complaints of the Englbh trading
to his Highness* dominions in the Baltic especially as to the late
enhancement of the customs at Pillan and Koningsberg contrary to the
ancient pacts of Prussia and the ancient treaties between the Crown
and his predecessors, and. as thej have lately transacted like grievances
with the King of Denmark and have obtained the reduction of the
increased Customs in the Sound to their ancient limits, not doubting
that his highness will be a conserver of the rights and liberty of trade.
The rest is referred to the bearer Richard Jenks to whom they intreat
his Highness to give full cre*lit. (See Commons' Jomrnah, iv. 339.)
Drqfi.~ [N. XTIII., 166.]
The P *TtT T AVT VT to the Kcfo of Dexmari:.
164o, November 12. — Concerning the taking of English ships by
pintes. freedom of trade, and tolk. /See Commons' Jountals, iv. 339.)
Drafi, as passed by the Commons. [N. XII., 158.]
The humble advice <rf the Asse31BLT of DmxES.
164.5, November 12. — Touching some more particulars to be added
to the Catalogue of scandalous offenders. (See Commons^ Jommais,
iv. 339.) [NrXXII., 29.]
The Pakuamext of Exglaxd to the Parliajiext of Scotlaxd.
1645, November 13. — Demanding the removal of the Scotch
sarrisons- (Prir.ted in Lords' Jottrnahy vii. 703.) Draft, as passetl
by the Commons and fair copy. [N. XII., 159, 160.]
Colonel Maetix Ptxt>ak and Harcoitrt Leightox to Wix.liam
Lenthali..
1645, November 13. BristoL — In our last of the Sth of October we
presented you with " the supply of the army from the country during the
seise with our eng.i^emeuts for theyr paiment making up theyr accounts
and srivinf debenters for the same, which money the country are in
d.-tilv exf>ectation to receive, and not without need, theyr pressures
beins encreased by the quartering of soldyers upon them ever since,
and thai upon free quarter which CoUooel Birch doth require for the
Kentish regiment who he savth are wholly unprovided for otherwise.
Some other new raised companyes follow the same example which
pretb oportuaity tD Major-Generall Skippon's r^ment and CoUonel
Fleetwood's troope of horse to expect the like, who wee dare and doe
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cbeek in that penknkr, being within tbe ordinance of oar instmctiofie
and aduBoiHedge dieyr care v> obeerre our order tberein, which tboee
other win not looke opon, or be obeerrant of. The Hke prearare the
CM uHr j eoasfhaaes Ot bj the committees of Glooeester and Somersett,
who urge fior eontribotioB widioiit an j eonaideratioD ci ihejr present
and'bj-past aufle r in gg; whidi maketh oa boold to prca e c opoo die
honorable Hovse of Coramones for some mle for tbe coantrie^s £ati»-
fiKiion, the rather becaoae we see the treasure of the annj caunot
admitt of sodi large allowanoe for arrears as these adjacent parts hare
jostlj dne imto them. And the garrison of this cittj eannoC subsist
nwVgw it be bounded with contribution from the Hundreds round about
it: the wdfare of which garrisoo is of noe anall eoneemment and
die redndng of it to a cheerefiill obedience must be a worke of greate
jiid^;raent, the people in our ^ipearance exp r e s si ng Grange discontents
at the present ; the qualifying whereof k one nugore caoee of our stay
hoping to =e Major-Generall Skippon soe settled that all things mar t^
ordered to the rule of warr and it beeome to them a cittj of peace.
We shall now make bold to present tow with an accompt of the being
and wdbeii^ of such wounded men as were left hese, after the taking
of the dttj and Bardaj Ca^le, for wbome according to the G«ieraIFs
order, and our best ju^ment, we i^ipointed an hcspitall and ^aced
therein soe manj as the house eouldconteine, with nurses and diirurgiens
fitting for them, and as our number iccreaeed we added house-roome
and attendants to them: which though a house of great receipt jet
not sufficient to hold all our fbote solifyers, we caused the horse to be
quartered in the co untr j whidi hath bjn erne addition to therr burthen,
though not in ^ring firee-quarter — which we hare paied in monej for
the most part — ^jet in diMiiiiet of therr houses, distraction of thejr
beddinge, Knnen, and consumption of thejr fiering, which hath brn the
more e nf orced, the generaDitj of thejr wounds b«ng firactures oi bones
and dismemberinges bj pfaigg-diott from the enemj, exptesing height
of malice, rather than martiall prowesse. Sir, we bless God tbe greater
ninnber are returned to the annj, weQ recovered. Scch as hare dred
«f thejr woundes, we hare seen decentlj interred, amongst whom were
two gentlemen of worth for thejr ralonr in heahh, and Christian con-
versation in sickness, Majour Bethdl of horse, Majoor Cromirell of
foote, both which had such honorable buriall as the place and thejr
rank did require ; for whose attendance in thejr sickness and buriall
M for all odier charges about the care, attohlance, and diett, of the
rest that were woimded, we hare taken speciall care, and all that bare
gone to the Arm J wee bare supplied with monjes and other accommoda-
tioDS to carrj tbem to tbejr coolers. What we now hiunblj crare of
the hoiK»aUe Howie is thmt as jour bonnt j extended itself to those
that were wounded at Xasebj and left at Northampton ; soe jou will
please to reach forth jour arme of comfOTt to these poore men whose
paj will be farr shfrrt to defrar therr charge and expenses in this thejr
eitremitje, wh<m we affirme — a? eve wittnesses — to hare been noe tease
patieot in tbejr snfierioga and constant in tbejr resolutions, then thej
were coura^ous in thejr undertakings. Sir, we hare kept constant
musters of Uiem, and did con^antlj rifit them, though to the hazard
of car lireS; in this place and time of risitation, and can therebj the
better judg ci thejr wants and deserts, for whome we praj there maj
be some snch course taken, as maj encourage them and all others that
wiDinglj r.ffer us thejr lires in jour serrice, and we shall assure jou
to see aJD thejr scores cleared and ererj of them paied whatever jou
shall thus order to the uttmost pennj. Hitherto we hare issued monies
to and for them out of the monej collecting in this dttj towards the
g ratuitj promised bj tbe Croierall which we finde a worke of difficnhie
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to obtaine, and the morn obstructed by a siuMaiiie daiup of money and
in our judgiuiuitts not unworthy your li(Hioral)lc consiih.-ration, which
is the crying downe the ryalls of eight, which wee found plentiful! and
currant at 4a'. Od. a pccce, when we first begun tliis worke of collecting.
But since the oflicers of the custome-house and excise refusing to take
them at any rate, it not only daunteth the merchant who ailirmes the
passing of them to be much consistent with the being of trade, tlie
meanes to bring money into the kingdome, wliich is now carried all
into France, and will be more and more unliiss it be permitted to i)as3
at 'is. 6d., but alsoe is a great prejudice to the publique ami perticularly
to our proceixlings that whereas we did in eight dayes receive 300/,
towards the gratuity, we have since spent twice soe much time and not
received half soe much more and what we doe receive is in royalls
of eight at is. Qd. which should (hne torn off)
to which we shall humbly adde that a report from
London concerning the alteration of the present government of this
citty and the passing an ordinance to fine and sequester them hath put
a period to our hopes of making any considerable progress in the
collection ; some questioning our authority to collect, others threatening
the present mayour, to bring him to a couucell of warr for asseasing,
and all neglecting the Generall's warrant for our proceedings herein.
We have engaged ourselves to the citty, to give the parliament an
account concerning the ryalls of eight and humbly crave it may admitt
a debate and resolution, whether they shall pass currant at all and at
what rates. For a result whereof, the citty much depend on us. How
necessary it is that this gratuity be made good to the soldyer we refer
to your wisdoms, and for effecting Avhereof we crave some aditionall
assistance : the goodes falling short of the Generall's expectation, even
much of that which hath been apparent, and on which we did much
depend being claimed by other powers, and intended to other purposes,
such as the corrall, which the committee of the Admiralty ord[ered]
us to secure for the East-India Companie's use. Soe are the ships,
which we found here at the key when wee took the citty and accompted
them ours. These are demanded by Captain Moulton and intended
to be disposed by him for the use of the Admiralty which doth soe
lessen our hopes to give any reasonable satisfaction to the army, that
wo cannot but present them to your honorable consideration. Many
other hinderances there are to this worke which hapuing [through] that
libertie the ollicers take to themselves, who denying that assistance to
us which your ordinance apoints doe dispose to theyr owne private
use, whatever they lay hands on, which we are not able to prevent, being
soe far distant from the Generall. Wee heartily wish to see ^Major-
Generall Skippon setled here, of whom there is great need, both for our
furtherance in this work, aud reall preservation of the place which
hitherto hath been — especially since Collonel Fleetwood went hence —
much neglected. We shall only adde that for want of able ministers,
Directories and orders for the use of the same, the people here sitt in
darkness and the collegiate men still chaunt out the Common-Frayer
hooke to the wonted height and in private pariches they tliinke of noe
other discipline, here being hardly three sermons in the whole citty,
on the Lords-day, and but one upon the last fast, the late hoUy-dayes
being more solemnly observed then the Sabath." Signed. Seal.
[N. v., 21.]
Thomas Duckett, Thomas Parker, and others to William
Lenthall.
1645, November 13. Cambridge. — " We have sent out our proportion
of Horse aud Dragoons for the straitening of Newark under the command
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of Major Gibbs, Major Haiues, and Major Le Hunt," and borrowed
great sums on the credit of the Ordinance of Excise to equip and pay
them. The officers now require more pay, but we cannot raise more
money out of our county without an ordinance. We " beseech you to
consider the extraordinary charges this county has been put unto by
alarms. It was agreed by the Committee of the whole Association at
Bury that those frontiers to which alarms first come should make all
possible defence . . without regard of proportions, and that the
whole charge should afterwards be borne by the whole Association.
Upon hope of having this Ordinance long since . . we got credit to
borrow divers great sums " now long since due. " We had yesterday
an alarm, and we wish the Houses would take notice how unable we
are for want of moneys to make any considerable defence." Signed.
Seal. [N. v., 22.]
[The Earl of Loudoun and others] to William Lenthall.
1645, November 13. Worcester House. — The bearer Andrew Love
and Donald Campbell about 18 months since delivered to the garrison
of Londonderry 600 barrels of barley amounting to 600/. for satisfaction
whereof these poor men have been petitioners to Parliament above a year.
We therefore earnestly desire you to procui'e an order from the House
referring these moneys to be paid by the Committee of Goldsmiths'
Hall out of the fines of Delinquents' estates or otherwise. Signature
torn off. Seal. [N. V., 23.]
The Parliament.
1645, November 14. — Order concerning differences of Church
Government. (J'rinted in Commons^ Journals, iv. 542.) [N. XXIL,
28.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
J 645, November 14. — Approving of Mr. Rous' Psalms. (See Com-
mons' Journals, iv. 342.) [N. XXIL, 30.]
The Grand CoMaiiTTEE fob Religion.
1645, November 14, 21, 28, December 3, 5, 1645[-6], January 16,
17, 19. — Resolutions reported January 21. (Printed in Commons''
Journals, iv. 412, 413.) [N. XXIL, 32.]
Captain Henry Stone and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 14. Stafford. — Desiring that a new sheriff be
appointed for the county in place of Colonel Rugley, who had been
sheriff above a year and a half, and suggesting thre€ persons as fitted
for the office. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 24.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645, November 14. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 707.)
Two copies both signed " Jo. Cheislie." The first misdated 1644,
[N. XIX., 79, 129.]
Examination of Robert Bostock, Stationer.
1645, November 15. — (The effect of the first part appears from Com-
mons* Journals, iv. 348 ; but the rest is omitted, which is : — but for the
second impression of the book it was given to him by Mr. Cheesley at
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Woroppli'i" IIou^c, who sent for him to j»riiit the l)Ook ;i;^;iin, and the
•words "now collected and published with thciir knowh-df^o and consent "
■were put in by Mr. Clie(\sh'y's direction, who wrote tl)os<; words hiniHelf
in that copy for the second impression, and tlie preface was not in the
first impression nor licensed by Mr. Crauford.) [N. XIX., 1.30.]
Sir William Breketon to William Lentiiall,
164o, November 16. Nantwich, — (Most of tlie letter, describing the
taking of Beeston Castle, is identical with that to the Committee of
Both Kingdoms, which is printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 719. It con-
tains in addition the following. " The day before the Castle was
yielded, great preparation was made and many carriages in readiness at
Holt to relieve the same. It is humbly desired that the money and
ammunition may be speeded down, and that there may be a supply of
provisions more large and constant for the Liguer before Chester from
the neighbouring counties and especially from Wales, whereby we shall
be better enabled to carry on the work . . Shropshire anil Stafford-
shire have sent in some provisions already.") Signed. Seal. [N. V.,
25.]
Sir William Brereton to the Committee of Both Kingdoms.
1645, November 17. Nautwich. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii.
719, except the conclusion which is the same as the part printed of the
last.) Signed. Seal. [N. V., 3G.]
Sir Anthony Weldon and others to William Lbnjhall.
1645, November 17. Maidstone. — Desiring a continuance of their
power of Martial Law which was then expiring. Signed. Seal. [N.
v., 26.]
Prince Rupert to the Parliament.
1645, November 17. Enclosing his desires. — (Both printed in-
Lords' Jottrnals,x\n. 1.) Copies. [N. XII., 161.]
Nine reduced Dutch Officers to William Lenthall.
[1645, November 17.] — Petition praying for payment of their arrears.
Stating among other things that " we like camelions were merely fed
with wind," and ** if there should be any that are a hinderance of our
despatch, we humbly commend unto them the 4th of Ecclcsiasticus
from the beginning unto the 7th verse, and although it be in the
Apocrxjplia, yet it is soundly seconded by the Old and Nexo Testament."
(See Comynons' Journals, iv. 370.) Signed. [N. Y,, 27.]
Major-General Rowland Laugharne to William Lenthall.
1645. November 18. Carmarthen. — Desiring that the Earl of
Carbery's delinquency might be remitted, in regard that on account of
his great influence in those parts he had invited him to return with
assurance of protection. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 444.) Seal.
Original and Copy. [N. V., 28; N. XII., 162.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, November 18. Chester Suburbs. — Enclosing a copy of a sum-
mons sent in to the besieged, to which they promised to send an answer
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by a tinimpetev of their own, but they had not yet done so. (The sum-
mons proposes the appointment of Commissioners on both sides to treat
for surrender.) Signed. Seal. [N, V., 29.]
The House of Commons.
1645, November 18. — Orders concerning the answer to the Scotch
papers. (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 347.) [N. XIX., 131.]
The Style, Audience, and Substance of the Oration of the Pope's
Nuncio at Kilkenny.
1645, November 19. — " Dominus Johannes Baptista Remiccini,
Dominus Archiepiscopus et jyrinceps Farmanus, Apostolic Nuncio
Extraordinary to the Confederate Catholics, had audience at the Castle
of Kilkenny . . where he showed his credentials and declared the
reasons of his coming, which was only to establish according to his
power the Roman Catholic Religion, to preserve their liberties, and
lastly to serve their Prince and Sovereign, which he did express with a
great deal of sense and feeling in these words viz. ' Et serenissimo
vestro Princijn meipsum devoveo' clapping his hand upon his breast,
but yet that for their religion they should fight and maintain it against
all the world. He said High Mass in the Church of Kilkenny upon St.
Andrew's Day." [N. XV., 179.]
Bartholomew Nicoll, Mayor, and others to Lord Robertes.
1645, November 19. Plymouth, — " We did conceive great hopes of
our relief ere this by the near approach of his Excellency's army, but it
is now despaired of until the spring .... for that we hear they
are drawn into their winter quarters, so that our straits are the greater,
aud our siege the closer by apprehension of the frustrated expectation of
our enlargement." We are in great want of money, the pay of the
garrison being at least 1,U00/. a week, and having no means to make up
the payment for this week. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 355.) Signed.
[N. v., 30.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, November 20. Chester Suburbs at my quarters in the Mayor's
ho\ise. — Enclosing another copy of his summons to the besieged and
their reply. " You may thereby guess that they either expect relief or
suspect our weakness — unless stupid ignorance or stubborn infidelity
possess them — or else trust in the strength of the city . . . Our
siege is close, our soldiers resolved, our want is provision — one of the
sinews of war — yet not so great, but it will endure a seasonable supply.
. . I humbly recommend that the counties formerly allotted to con-
tribute for our relief of victual may again be put in mind of former
orders . . . The Counties of Stafford and Salop have contributed ;
from Derby and Lancashire — as yet — nothing, and very little from North
Wales, from which we might expect a large supply, maintaining no
soldiers but what horse are quartered amongst them.*' Signed. Seal.
Enclosed :
i. A Copy of Sir William Brereton's Summons.
ii. A copy of the reply thereto of LoKii Bvron and Charles
, Walley, the ^layor, for himself and lirethren.
" When we call to mind those antient and honourable privileges
and immunities granted heretofore to the citizens and freemen of
Chester for their loyalty to the Crown we cannot but wonder at
your impertiuency in urging that as an argument to withdraw us
from our allegiance whereby ... we are most obliged uuto
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it, oven in point of gratitude as woll as conscience. The care
you profess to preserve the City, and to avoid the effusion of
blocd is so much contradicted by your acts tliatyou must excuse
US, if we give credit rather to your deeds than words. As for
the lire and sword and famine you tlircatcn us with upon refusal
of your unjust demands we must tell you that — bh-ssed be God —
Ave have less cause to fear them now tlian wlien you first sat
down before this City and doubt not of the; continuance of Divine
Protection in the defence of this just cause, wherein our liberty,
religion and allegiance to our Sovereign — whose service is
uuseparable from that of the kingdom — are so deeply
eugaxed." .
iii. Sir William Brereton's reply to the last.
*' Your rebellion and obstinacy is not the way to preserve the
antieut privileges granted unto that city. I know not what
action of ours contradict my willingness to save the effusion of
blood and preservation of that city. But it matters not what
those people — given over to destruction and make lies their
refuge — write or pretend. By the tender of honourable conditions
I have discharged my duty and conscience. Your blood be upon
your head and not on your servant Will: Brereton." [N. V., 31.]
The Ministers within the Provixce of London to the
Parliament.
[1645, November 20.] — Petition. (Printed in Lords' Journals, vii,
717.) Signed. Annexed:
The desires of the ministers presented to the Common Council.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, vii. 715.) [N. XXII., 42.]
Walter Strickland to the Committee of Both Kingdoms.
1645, November 20-30. The Hagh. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 15. The blank in line 2 from the top should be filled up thus :
" and men to go to," and the other blank thus : " the Parliament.")
Copt/. [N. XII., 106.]
Colonel Anthony Stapley and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 20. Lewes. — Asking that Mr. Stephen Humfry, a
member of their Committee and treasurer for the sequestered rents
within the Rape of Chichester, now imprisoned by the Sub-Committee
for that Rape, might be speedily examined and justice done upon him
if he deserved it, or otherwise be repairetl, and commending Mr.
Humfry's services. Signed. [N. V., 32.]
Colonel John Barkstead, Governor of Reading, to William Ball.
1645, November 20. Reading. — " My scouts inform me that the
King hath designed a plundering voyage into Middlesex, that he will
march through Uxbridge, that he hath appointed a set number of horse
out of all his garrisons in these parts commanding them to send off the
best horse they have." Postscript. — Desiring his commission from the
Committee of both Kingdoms. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 350.)
[N. v., 33.]
Captain Robert Moulton to William Lenthall.
1645, November 20. Bristol. — I should not " now have been
molestious unto you, but that the exigencie of distressed bleeding
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Ireland — to whose relief that great senate hath never been wanting —
doth now again implore by me their chaiitable assistance and helping
hands, and if it cannot be from the general stock, yet from particular
contributions of that mother city which hath already done so much by
some recommendation from your Honourable House." Am encouraged
to do this " in regard that having but made a private motion to the
same effect here in this city it hath taken so well that both magistrates
and the private inhabitants have put to their helping hands for the relief
of Youghal especially ; and albeit the collection consisting from some
in money, oihers in food or apparel ... be not yet all come in, I have
yet cause to hope . . . that it will laot be altogether inconsiderable
especially to such as who wanting all things a little of each will be some
refreshment." Am not without hope of the like from the city and
county of Gloucester and sundry of the shires in Wales. Seal.
[N. v., 34.]
Sir Thomas Jervoise and others to Williaji Leitthall.
1645, November 21. Winchester. — Enclosing certain letters. (See
Commons^ Journals, iv. 352.) Signed. [X. V., 35.]
Colonel Christopher Whichcote to William Lenthall.
1645, November 22. Windsor Castle. — Stating the steps he had
taken to defend the Castle, and the miserable condition of his soldiers
who were in arrears of pay above 80 weeks, and had only a month's pay
these 16 weeks, and asking a supply for their wants. [N. V., 37.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1645. November 22. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 9.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 132.]
Major-General Eowland Laughakxe to [William Lenthall].
1645, November 24. Brecknock. — The gentlemen of Brecknock and
Eadnorshires make as full declaration for King and Parliament as the
Counties of Carmarthen and Cardigan have. The enemy's horse are
quartered about Pembridge in Herefordshire. I send a party this night
to fall upon their quarters. I dare trust those two counties beyond
Carmarthenshire, and they are exceedingly importunate I should re-
main a while among tliem, but my occasions require I first look upon
Aberystwith and secure that country. Some hopes are given me that
the Castle will be yielded if the Governor may have away his money.
I have given passes to Gerard's sisters and AVhitley's to depart the
castle. I heard from Anglesey that Captain Clarke has taken a Fleming
worth 3,000/. and Captain Barkley's ship with 18 giuis, some brass
culverins. (See Dalbie's letter, ante, p. 350.) The lady of Ruffarname
was robbed of all her cattle lately by the Rebels. There is small hope
of peace thence or that any Irish can come over. The Earl of Glamorgan
is gone for Limerick to take shipping for France.
Postscript. — I desire Captain Pen may be ordered to keep the guns
in Milford till I send for them. The party I sent fell into Colonel
Gradie's quarters about midnight and slew six or seven, took prisoners
near 20 and odds of 50 horse with their saddles and bridles. (See
Commons'' Journals, iv. 365.) [N. XII., 163.]
The Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland.
1645, November 24. — Demanding the surrender of Belfast. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, viii. 14.) Two drafts, the first apparently the
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form ultimalcly adopted, the second that sent to the Lords. [N. XXI.,
21, 22.]
Older of the House of Lords on Mr. Waters' Petition, Report
of the CoMMiTTicE OF Sequestratk>n3 thereon, and Order of the
House ok Commons on that Jieport.
16 15, Noveinlier 25, November 27, December 9. — ('J'lie orders are
printed in Lords' Jon rtia Is, viii. 11, and Commons' Journals, iv. 370,
and all are printed in Grey, iii., Appendix, Nos. 35 and 37, pages 61
and 62.) [N. XIV., 89, 87, 88.]
Colonel Nicholas Devereux to William Lentrall.
[1645, November 25.] — " The County of Wilts being late freed of
the enemies' garrisons, I conceived it most advantageous to the State's
service to place such forces as I have under command in the securest
holds next adjacent unto the enemy who are powerful at Farrington
and Radcourt, to prevent their incursions on these parts of Wilts. On
Thursday last I sent a part}'^ of foot to Lechlade, which is near both
their garrisons, vvhereunto were near quartered some Gloucester horse
by agreement between Colonel Morgan and myself. Yesterday morning
there came out a party of 30 horse from Radcourt to Lechlade to pre-
vent us from fortifying there. Captain William Moore, whom I sent
thither to command that party and some horse of Gloucester received
them, and in the di.spute which was but short, only Captain Aytwood
on the enemies' side was shot through the thigh, whereupon they
retreated calling our party damned rogues, &c., promising also to
return soon with a greater party. The same night at 7 of the clock
Major Duett with 1 20 horse and 100 foot went thither from Farrington
to surprise — if he could — our party of foot ; but our sentries tiring at
them gave the alarm to our foot. Whereupon Captain Moore drew out
to a wall 60 musqueteers, who flanked the enemy as they came into
Lechlade and after an hour and a half's hot dispute betwixt them and
the enemy, they repelled them out of the town killing on the place six
of them, AVithin half an hour after the Gloucester horse taking the
alarm came into Lechlade, Avhence both horse and foot pursued the
enemy, and close under Radcourt wall they encountered each other,
where our forces killed of the enemy Major Duett . . . and twenty
more upon the place, took 30 prisoners, whereof five of the King's life
guard, one cornet, 26 horse, and about GO fire arms. In this accident
we lost not one man, only two hurt, not mortally, I hope." Sliall
send up by Wednesday " a rao.st malevolent man, one Lieutenant-Colonel
Nott, who liath been as mischievous in his actions as Duett. . . .
He, as 1 am persuaded, drew the King's forces into our quarters at
Cricklade, where we lately lost 40 horse. . . We have concluded to
place another garrison betwixt Farrington and Marlborough where most
of the remainder of the horse and foot of Wilts shall quarter this winter
to Avait on the Farrington forces, as they come abroad." Signed. Seal.
[N. v., 40, should be 38, and so entered in Index.]
Sir Thomas Jervoise and others to William Lenthall,
1645, November 26. Winchester. — Presenting "a true character of
Sir Humphrey Bennett late pretended Sheriff of Hampshire, in which
office he was both very active and very cruel, and also as he was a
commander in the King's army even to the undoing of many a godly
and honest man," submitting " whether so dangerous a person be fit to
be suffered to go out of the kingdom, or to live at liberty in it," and
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desiring that " Nicholas Mason whom he now employs a3 his solicitor
in London, an active and dangerous Malignant might be secured and
examined," (See Commons' Journals, iv. 367.) Signed. [N. V., 39.]
Sir Thomas Jeryoise and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 27. Winchester. — Enclosing :
i. Pass dated November 12th from Sir Thomas Fairfax to Sir
Humphrey Bennett. Sigtied. Seal.
ii. Pass of same date from the same to Nicholas Mason. Copy.
[N. v., 40.]
Sir Thomas Jervoise and others to Williaji Lenthall.
1645, November 27. Winchester. — Enclosing a report of two of the
Committee sent to Dunnington showing how slowly the work goes on,
and that Colonel Dalbier himself says that there is no possibility of
reducing it this winter, and asking that, if Dalbier will not, some of the
forces that took Winchestor iind Basing, whioh they hear are now
advancing out of the West, may undertake it, and also desiring that the
moiety of the Earl of Devonshire's composition, which had been
bestowed on them, might be sent. Signed. [N. V., ^l.]
Sir John Strangeways to William Lenthall.
1645, November 28. — Enclosing his petition to the House, declaring
he had relinquished all employment or service for the king since the
18th of October 1644, and asking that on account of his age and
infirmities he might be allowed to be at large on his parole or on
security. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 357.) Seal. [N. V., 42.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, November 28. — The besieged in Chester " remain still very
obstinate, and do not seem inclinable to embrace any overtures made for
their own preservation. They have not made many sallies on Cheshire
side the v/ater. But the most adventurous and gallant attempt that
they ever made was upon Tuesday last. . . We cannot imagine upon
what confidence they are induced to persevere in this stubbornness, unless
it be so that Sir Francis Gamull and Sir Richard Grosvenor . . do
enslave and inaw them hereunto, for, if it be true which I have heard,
Sir Francis hath wounded one or two with his own hands that were
suspected to desire the delivering up of the city, out of which Ave have
heard very little. . . They are very curious and scrupulous to admit
our trumpets, or our drums into the city wherein it seems those that
command do most cruelly tyrannize over the poor inhabitants, as they
dare not attempt anything . . . They are the rathiT encouraged
by the Commanding Castle and by the Royal Moinit which they have
lately made which commands nmch on the Welsh side, and is very
strong and almost imjiregnable." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 364. )
Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
to [Sir William Bbbreton],
[1645, November 26.] — " Yesternight the enemy had a design to
have l)urnt our bridge over Dee, and at the simc time to have
fallen upon our guards both of honse and beyond the water, and
we verily believe, when we had been ir. that disti action to have
sallied out upon all our quarters .... They about 12 of
the clock in the night issued out on the other side Avith a strono-
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pnrty of hoi-Ro and foot, forced in otir sentinels to the higher
Mount, and chuk; and duirgcd our men witliin less than cnrhine
shot of the Mount, which our men niaintuined vahantly, and our
horse guard kept their ground, our foot gave thorn good store of
sliot, and aff(3r some of the enemy were fallen and others shot,
they caused [them] to retreat before their relief came up to them,
beat them into their Mount. All this being in doing, at the
same time two boats came up the river with the tide, filleil with
gorse, tallow, pitch, powder, and other combustible matter, and
underneath them, and upon the sides of the boat in a frame of
Avood about twenty pieces of carbine barrels scarce full length
and others pocket pistol length charged with powder and carbine
bullets. The one of these came within six yards of the bridge
and there fired, which gave a report like a peal of muskets, so
that we upon the higher ground did verily believe they had
been a company of musketeers. A soldier stept in, cast o£E the
gorse and took the frame and brought [it] up with some six or
seven of the pieces not discharged. The other boat gave fire
over against my Lord's bowling alley, and fired all the gorse and
boat itself. We have found one of their men slain within 40
yards of the Mount, and believe more are slain and wounded
We have found four or five of their hand grenadoes . ." Copy.
[N. v., 43.]
Fbancis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
1645, November 28. York. — Recommending Lieutenant -Colonel
Henry Currer as governor of Skipton Castle, which they hope will be
shortly reduced. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 45.]
Francis Pierrepont and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 2. York. — Stating that the Committee for War and
the Committees for the several Ridings had been necessitated to engage
themselves to the value of 4,000/. or more for clothing for the soldiers,
and asking that some course might be taken for repaying them the same,
stating that the revenues assigned for the forces allotted to that county
were far too short to do the work, and were much weakened by com-
positions and many other defalcations by orders from the House, and
that the necessity of keeping multitudes of supernumeraries, and the
extreme pressures by the stay and frequent marches to and fro of the
Scotch army have and will disable them to satisfy even those of the last
model, and asking for further supplies, and that some special course be
taken for the maintenance of the garrisons of Scarborough and Ponte-
fract Castles, which are particularly appointed by the House and are
above the number of those appointed by the Ordinance for the County.
Signed, Seal. [N". V., 46.]
The King to the Marquess of Ormonde.
1645, December 2. Oxford. — (Printed in Carte, Life of Ormonde,
iii. 433.) Copy. [X. Xll., 167.]
Colonel Edward Pophaji and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 2. Ilchester. — The Gentlemen and Freeholders
being summoned here on the 1st to elect Knights of the Shire on the
morning of the appointed day the High Sheritf " came not, nor sent the
writ, but his County Clerk, who declared that the High Sherive had
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commanded him to adjourn the County Court to "a small village called
Queen Camell four miles distant, because of the sickness at Ilchester.
Against which the gentlemen and freeholders present did all unanimously
— except one — protest, whereupon the County Clerk did forbear to
adjourn until George Horner, Esq., eldest son to the Shreive who had
declared himself to stand for to be one of the Knights, did after eleven
of the Clock, come into the Court and required the County Clerk to
adjourn the Court, who thereupon pronounced the adjournment without
mention of any time or place whereunto it was adjourned, and the free-
holders being to a very great number present in Court did generally
protest against it and declared their resentment thereof, as a breach of
the freedom of their election, and an occasion if not design to hinder
their free choice of Colonel Stanley and Mr. Harrington, for whom the.
greater number by far did publicly profess themselves, and many of
them did not stick to say that upon . the same reason the Shreive might
adjourn this day to another place he might the next day change that
place, and so tire them out of their attendance, and therefore refused to
wait further upon the service. Some of the gentlemen and freeholders
present . . , . did despatch two several messengers to the Shreive
to have altered his intention and to have drawn him to Ilchester,
assuring him there was no danger . . . But the Shreive's first
answer was that he had freeholders enough at Queen Camell to proceed
to an election, if those here did not attend, and towards the afternoon
sent another message that he did give us notice that he had adjourned
the County Court at Queen Camell until eight of the clock the next
morning, but before this message came many of the freeholders were
returned homeward, and those that remained refused then to attend.
These carriages seem to us to have no legal warrant and to entrench
upon the freedom of elections and the due execution of the writ is hereby
frustrate, as we humbly conceive, besides the great scandal and dis-
couragement given to the well-afFected party." We therefore humbly
pray that a new writ may be speedily sent down with directions for a
lawful summons and fair election at a certain time and place, and not to
be interrupted by any adjournment, and that all further proceedings
upon the present writ be vacated. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 369,
565.) Signed. [N". V., 47.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, December 3. Chester Leaguer. — " The increase of the enemy's
wants is the greatest ground of our hopes, they beginning now to be
more pinched than formerly and therefore are less jictive. However
they have not as yet admitted of any parley." .... Sicjncd. Seal.
[N. v., 48.]
The Committee for Petitions-
1645, December 3. — Resolution on Richard Netheway's petition.
(See Commojis' Journahy iv. 371.) [N. XIV., 91.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1G45, December 4. — -Report concerning Sir Trevor Williams and
Captain Morgan, with letter enclosed. (Printed in Lords' ./ournals,
viii. 80.) [N. XIV., 92.]
Sir Thomas Jervoise and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 5. Winchester. — Representing '* the sad condition
of our country, still groaning under the oppressions of those of our own
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forces (loHigncil for Ireland, whose outrages, pressures, and plunders arc
numberless, of wliich we niifjlit suspect the common soldier only
culpabU; had we not read these informations here enclosed." (Printed
in Grey, iii. Appendix Is'o. 38, p. 64.) Siyned. [N. V., 49. J
Enclosed :
i. Information b}-^ William King and his wife of Up Clalford.
1645, December 2. — That some of Colonel Jephson's soldiers said first
that if they could meet any of the Committee anywhere out of
Winchester they would take from them their clothes, horses, and
moneys nnd laid many vile curses upon them, secondly that the
Parliament was at great charge to send them to Ireland, but they
intended no such matter, for many of them that are there already
are gone to the Irish, and if they should go some of them should
do the like, thirdly they hoped the King's party would not be
long absent from those parts and then they should Lave employ-
ment here, and that they robbed several persons coming from
Collingborne fair. [N. XIV., 106.]
ii. Deposition of John Marks, one of the Collectors of
Sequestrations in Andover division.
1645, December 5, — Stating that his servant Floyd having been
taken prisoner by Major Clifford in Colonel Jephson's regiment,
he went to ask his release, but was himself searched, his linen
and money taken, and himself detained prisoner half an hour,
that the INIajor said he was a rogue and so were all the Committee,
and that the regiment so oppresses the county that the people
think themselves in a far wor.se condition than in the time of the
king's garrisons there. [N. XIV., 105.]
Thomas Clarke to Colonel Terrill.
1645, December 6. Aylesbury. — Concerning a letter directed to
Major Shilburne in Aylesbury found on the Bicester carrier and
brought to Captain Phipps, who opened it, and found it desired " the
Major to send the enclosed to Borstall, . . . which likewise . . .
they read. The contents were to a gentlewoman in the said garrison, of
the same name as the Major there is of and therefore supposed to be
his wife to advise her ... to come away from thence tor that the
town would shortly be besieged, and that if she did come he would
serve her in what he might &.C., Avhich Captain Fhipj^s and his officers
reading and finding both the letters subscribed by Colonel Fleetwood
yet because directed to his Major thought good to deliver to him . . .
concealing frum him that he knew anything of the contents." TSee
Conwwns' Journals, iv. 370.) Seal. [N. V., 50.]
Colonel Thomas Herbert to William Lexthall.
1 645, December 6. Chepstow. — "I was desired by the General to
assist Sir William Fenton — the Lord luchiquiu's agent into England — to
procure money and prov isions for the relicfe of Youghall . . . According
to which order . . . from Lyme I despatched 45 tun of beef, bisquif,
and cheese, and from r)ristoIl a like quantity with above 1,000/. in money
which Colonel Pindar and 3Ir. Leighton upon the Gen[erars] letter
furnished. In pursuit whcrof I I'ode into Monmothshire hoping to
fynd the affections of that county forward in a work so charitable and
necessitous, but am exceeding short of my hopes, for the Glocester party
that came this last week to Monmoth and marcht hence to Abergavenny,
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to Usk, to Chepstow and so to Moiiraoth without stay anywher save
to a fruitless summons of the wel-affecied about Ahergavenuy — which
has cost them deere synce by the enemyes falling into that towne from
Ragland with four hundred horse and foot where they kild three and
have cjirryed away divers well affected gentlemen and others — the design
being to garrison a hou.^e three miles from Ragland, but not suting for
that purpose, Collonel Morgan retorncd with all his horse and foot to
Glocester. Synce which tyme the enemy has raged moi'e than ever, and
so overpowre the country with their horse that they awe the whole shire
and raise their contribucion at leasure, infinitely to the terrour of our
freinds and the daily hazard of Monmoth and Chepstow — the two keys
and most considerable garrisons of South Wales — which are likely to
fall suddenly into the enemies' power if such a nomber of false hearted
cavaliers be contynued there under the governors who are sensible T
suppose of the danger but know not well how to remedy it of them-
selves without some advice from the governors of KristoU and Gloucester ;
which my cosen Herbert the knight of the shire is sufficiently convinct
of and will represent, I doubt not, and that in season. Being of the
comittee for this county I was obligd to this march cf thers and have
upon all occasions communicated the distresse of Youghall to many cf
them here who iiave subscribed largely towards their releife t"or to have
given three hogsheads of beefe, 120 bushells of wheat and forty cheeses,
Avhich they are thrashing and will with all possible sp^ed send to Cardiff,
whither I am gone to raise all there I can, and hopp with much more,
advantage, being that I may ride there safely and the gentlemen send
in their provisions, which in Monmothshire could not be effected. . . .
Postscript. — Yesterday upon the enemies' beating up our quarters at
Abergany and Eosse — wher we lost some horse- -the rumor was all
over this county that Monmoth was surprized by the Ragland foot. Upon
which the Governor of Chepstow drew all his men — sojirce 100 — into the
Castle leaving the towne desolate, so that had the tnemy come they might
have entred without resistance. You see therforo in what too poore
condition that place is in and so full of Malignants that Ragland has
intelligence thence daily. The Earle of Worcester Ir.is a new commission
to be General for the King. Aberustwith Castle is taken Ave heare,
and puld down." Signed. Seal. [N. V., 51.]
John Blakiston, Mayor, to William Lentiiall.
1645, December 10. Newcastle. — Enclosing a particular of the
Hopewell and her goods, with the examinations of some of the crew.
Seal. Enclosed :
i. The particular referred to, which adds nothing to Richard
Etheriu's deposition of the 18th, post, p. 329, except the
names of some of the Scotchmen on board, viz. Bishop Saud-
scarfi''s son,. Captain Blackeliall, Lord Maxwell's brother, one
Henderson, Colonel Cockburne's servant, and Captain Meldron.
ii. Depositions by three of the crew. Tl.at of Nicholas Mursett,
gunner, contains all the facts additional to those stated in
Richard Etherin's deposition. He sailed in May year from
Loridon in the Hopewell of London, Captain William Ayre,
Master, and Captain George ]Martin, owner, as a man-of-war
for the Parliament, and went lirst to Falmouth, where the
Ceptain took a Letter of Marcpie from the King in June. They
cruised till Michaelmas, when they put into Luckestadt and
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took divers vessols, of which the i)firtifuhir,s aio p;iven. The
rest of tho dopoi^ition is to the sanit; c'll«;ct as that of Richard
Etherin. [N. V., 66.]
The Answer of tlie Tarliamknt lo the Scots' Papers.
[1645, December 10.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 34.)
J)raJ't, with numerous amendments. [N. XIX., 128.]
The Committee of Both Kingdoms.
1645, December 10. — Report concerning Colonel Underwood's and
Colonel Webb's soldiers. (The purport appears from the orders
thereon, printed in Commons' Journals, iv. .379.) [N. XIV., 9.3.]
The House of Commons.
1645, December 12. — Instructions for John Earl of Rutland and
others, the Committee to the Scotch army. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, iv. 374.) Braft, with amendments. [N. XIX., 134.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, December 12. — Order reporting the Earl of Leven's letter, and
the papers of the Scotch Commissioner?, and concerning the passes to
the four Colonels, and concerning jDav for the regiment of the Tower
Hamlets returning from Abingdon. [N. XIX., 135.]
Captain Robert Moulton to William Lenthall.
1645, December 12. King's Road, from aboard the Lyon Regis. —
Being yesterday at Cardiff, the Governor gave me leave to take the
copies of some intercepted letters, which are here enclosed. " There
are many men which I pray heartily that they might be removed . . .
There is Shreene Thomas and bis father and parson Edwards at
Swansea, and there is Major-General Stradling and the Bishop of
Armagh at St. Dannett's (Donat's), a place of great consequence, a
strong castle and comes to the watcr.-^ide, and there is the Bishop
Pearce seized on but set at liberty upon bail, and, if I be not mistaken,
Bishop Manwaring. In the sirquit (circuit) they are all very violent,
which doth discourage the well aflectecl, and being all knit in sanguinity
no course is taken with them. Colpeper, whom you w'ere pleased to
send for is now not to be found, it's said is gone for London." . .
{^Q& Commons' Journals, 'w.ZI'^.) Signed. [N. V., 52,] Enclosed:
i. Ralph [Loud] Hopton to Sir B. Throckmorton.
1045, Xovember 27. Truro. — " His Highness and all your friends
about him are well at their Avinter quarters at Truro. The
enemy has pretended to make some quarters the East side of
Exeter and now Fairfax and Cromwell are drawing back towards
the East, their army being much wasted with the sickness. I
long much to hear of the state of my friends in Wales. Lord
Garrard, I hear, has left the King, and now if friends in
those parts would address themselves in some considerable
number to the Prince I am confident he would dispose his
counsels by all possible means to assist them. Let djc hear
from you what may be probably expected from them."
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ii. The Sajie to Humphrey Mathews, his cousin.
Same date. — •To the same effect. From General Garrard, as I
conceive, rose the discontents of your countr}', aud indeed it
was his interest in that command that was the impediment
between you and tlie Prince of Wales.
iii. and iv. The Same to Leavis Gtilbert, and his aunt,
Mrs. Thomas.
Same date. — On private and family affairs.
V. Elizabeth [Lady] Hopton to Doctor Mautine.
1645, November 17. Ex[eter]. — Concerning the health of herself
and her grandchild. Copies. [N. XII., 1G4, 165.]
Colonel James Kerr to the Committee of Parliament for the
Safety of Plymouth, Poole, and Lyme.
1645, December 12. Plymouth. — Enclosing a letter from Sir John
Digbye to him, dated December 3, and his answer.
And
Justinian Peard and others to the same Committee.
Same date. — 5'i<7»jerf. (All these are printed in King's PampJilets,
E. 314, Xo. 10. See Commons' Journals, iv. 394.) [N. Y., 53, 54.]
Major-General Richard Browne to William Lenthall.
1645, December 12. Abingdon. — Stating that the little money he
had brought had all been paid away at his coming, and asking that
the money assigned him might be quickened. Signed. Seal. [N. V.,
55.]
Robert Wright to Oliver St. John.
1645, December 12-22. Paris. — "The Queene of England is with
all dillegence prepairing for recrutes of y,000 foote to be sent from hence
in the spring as vollontcers under the command of the Marshall of
Gramoud — who was with her on Munday last — and to bee payed from
hence 5,000 pistoles a moneth, 3,000 by the eccleastiques assembled and
2,000 by the queene of France and Cardinall underliaud, and for their
setting foreth 30,000 pistoles are to be raysed ui)oii the farmers of the
gabels for salt. They are to be transported by sliipps from Holland by
lavoure of the Prince of Oring who hath faithfully promised all other
assistance. The Queene had assurance of all this given her four dayes
since by the commander Soueray — one of the Cardinall's groat con-
fidents — being sent to her from him and the Queene of France. The
Cardinall indeavours by all meanes to obleige the Queene of England.
He is now ill at Rome, and not well assured in France where the dis-
tempers are likely to increase. Perhapes he intends England for his
retreate. He is not to be trusted by you. The life of this busines
consists — so they say here — in the speedy dyspatch, and that they may
be earely sturring is hrooured by all Industrie. The King is resolved
to give the Scots or Independents or boath thoir condicons, if by that
meanes he can ingage them against the Prcsbeteriaiis. The desires of
the first are daily solicited at St. Germaines by Mr. William Murray
of the King's bedchamber now their agent. It behoves to have a
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vifillent eye to tlicm iinil to Ilollaiid from wlicncc Dorfor TJofTi' — now
n"'ont there deputed by the Lord .rerniyii, extniordiiiurie arnbu.ssadour
as well for these countrys as Fraiiee — f^ives great hopes of assistance.
For reamedy of all and for youre owne security, yon are to divulfre
yonr resolucions for the setting foreth of forty sale; of men of warres,
to ejiuse all yonr colliers shipps to be dubled mantid, halfe deckes to be
fitted in them, that each ship may carry ten or twelve giiims, but above
all to use all possible meanes to gaine tiie Prince of Wales unto you for
which [)nrJ)o^e 100 thousand i)Ounds will be well imployed with con-
dicons to the contint of Culpeper and those others that liave power to
serve you therein. Generall Goring may be wrought upon. Both
he and his father are much unsatisfied with the (^ueene and she
with them. The Lord Percy and Lord ^Yillmot are practising
against you. Call them home. The first indcavours to comj)ound the
roverner of Garneesy Castell, which you may prevent by geveing the
governer his condicons. The peece is worth getting. Mrs. Xevile,
the (Queen's convert — to be published at her retourue — is now in London,
where ]\Irs. Jcrmyn, the wife of Mr. Thomas Jermyn, will also sudenly
bee. Sir William Davenant, the poet — now the great pirott — and he
that was the agent in projecting and bring[ing] up the northerne army
three yeares since, would be putt into the exceptions for life. No one
man hath don you more hurt, and hath been a greater enemy to the
parliament. Mr. Walter Steward gives weekly intelligence from
London and 'tis very straing you prevent not this weekly intercourse
of letters from the King to the Queene and from her to him by the
way of London and under the covert of Sabran and the like." Remains
of Seal. [N. V., 57, should be 56.]
Egbert Fenwick and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 13. Newcastle. — Concerning the .settling of
presbyterial government in the county of Northumberland, where in
60 large parishes they cannot raise above one classis, and desiring that
Parliament may provide sufficient maintenance and send down able
ministers. Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
Advice presented to the Committee of Nouthumberland by the
Eev. Thomas Wolfall and the Rev. Nath.axiel Burxand con-
cerning the scarcity of godly and able ministers, the need for
speedily sending the Directory to the several ministers that so
" the Common Prayer Book may be called in, seeing it is and
hath been the nurse of an idle and non-preaching ministry,
&n." [N. v., 57.]
Sib William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645, December 13. Chester Suburbs. — " We have had several
strong alarms of the enemy's great preparations lor their relief, in the
belief whereof we have been the more confirmed by letters intercepted,
one Avhereof is under Sir W. Vaujrhan's own hand . . which was an
answer of a letter sent to him from the Governor of Dudley Castle,
desiring some assistance to take in Rotchlie (Rugeley) Garrison lately
erected in Staffordshire. Their extremities iu the City are very great
and their expectations of relief are no less, whereby they are encouraged
in their obstinancy. We have made use of some mortar pieces, which we
lately borrowed from Shrewsbury whereby great execution is done, and
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on the 10th . . in the night fired in three several places in the city
and killed and woundod divers in their beds, yet this nothing at all
works upon them, but they seem still to remain as stubborn as formerly,
so as we judge it more easy as yet to fire and destroy then to reduce and
subdue this strong city. The enemy hath prepared another fire-boat to
set on fire our bridge over the river, for prevention whereof we have
chained over the river, and keep an extraordinary strong guard."
Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
Siu William Vaugiiax to the Governor of Dudley Castlk.
1645, December 8. — " Having received his Majesty's commands
for to attempt the relief of Chester, desiring to know of you what
horse and foot can be conveniently spared for this present
expedition, I being here now waiting for further orders from
his Majesty, being willing to do you any lawful favours but for
the present cannot spare any." Copy. [N. V., 58.]
Sir Henry Vane and others to William Lenthall.
1645. December 13. Durham. — Enclosing a schedult; certifying the
division of the county into six distinct classical presbyteries and the
persons nominated for each, and lurther certifying that of the many
other churches in the county divers are destitute of any ministers,
while the ministers in others are some so weak, and others so scandalous
or malignant or both that they cannot as yet recommend any more to be
added to the several classis. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 59.]
Sir William Brereton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 15. Chester Suburbs. — " Though you may from
other hands have received advertisement of the enemy's drawing
together from Oxford and divers others of the King's garrisons, yet
.... we have thought meet to send you the enclosed . . . true
copies of letters received from Coventry and Evesham, and of an
intercepted letter of Sir Wm. Vaughan's intended for the Governor of
Dudley Castle. All these hint the enemy's intentions to attempt the
relief of Chester for their better encouragement wherein they have — as
we are informed — lately received letters from the Earl of Glaii»organ
assuring them that he hath 10,000 men ready to transport, and hath
sent 200 barrels of powder. But we hear not as yet of the landing of the
powder. Nothing seems to be more probable than that the enemy will
engage deeply for the relief of this city, which hath held out so long and
.so resolutely . . — this being of greater concernment to them than all
the rest of the holds they possess in these parts of the kingdom — .
Whereof we doubt not but that you will be so sensible as that you will
endeavour to expedite to us such timely and considerable assistance as
our condition requires . . Postscript. — We have advised the Lord
Loven and General Poynts thereof." Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
Thomas Rous and others to Sir William Bheretox.
1645, December 12. Evesham. — " A body of horse and foot, they
say themselves 2,000, but others which viewed them 1,000 or
l,oU0 came in yesterday at 11 o'clock to Stow-on-the-NVold, soma
ten miles from this garrison. There and thercabout.s thev
quartered last night. They talk of marching for Worcest«r
which is not improbable, and the rather because Sir William
Vaughan and those horse which stay formerly about Worcester
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nre not yd lulvaiiccil. It niiiy be they intond to join and .so pass
on towards tho relief of Cliester. Wo have sent to Colonel
Morf^an — witii whom most of our Iior.^i; arc at present — to adver-
tize him of this body . . . J'ostscript. — Th(! Lord Northampton
commands the party from Oxford." Copjj. [N. V., 60.]
Sir William BBEnEXON and others to Wilmam Li:ntiiall.
Same date and place. — (To the .'^ame purport and mostly in the same
words as the last.) Signed. Seal. Enclosed:
i. Thomas lious and others to Sm William Brebeton.
1G45, December 12. Evesham. —
ii. Sir William Vaughan to the Governor of Dudley Castle.
1645, December 8. — (Both printed above.) Copies.
iii. Christopher Hales and others to Sir William Brereton.
[1645], December 12. Coventry. — " AVe have even now received
intelligence that the King's forces are upon their march towards
Evesham, and thence as we are informed towards Chester. They
are about 1,500, rather more. We have given notice hereof to
Col. General Poynts to the end he may do what he can to
interrupt his passage." Copy. [N. V., 61.]
The Governor and Company op Merchants of London trading
into France to the House of Commons.
[1645, December 15.] — Petition. (The purport appears sufficiently
from the order thereon, printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 376.)
Signed by about forty persons. [N. XXII., 85.]
Reasons
In support of the said petition. — [N. XXII., 86.]
Resolutions of the Grand Committee for the Affairs of Ireland.
1645, December 15. — That the Government of Ireland be committed
to such person or persons as shall be agreed upon by both Houses.
That the ordinance of the 11th of April 1644 concerning the com-
mand of the British and Scottish forces in Ireland is to continue no
longer than during the pleasure of both Houses.
That seventeen members therein named be a Sub-Committee to
consider and state what power the Chief Governor or Governors of
Ireland have as things now stand.
December 20. — That so much of the ordinances passed the 9th of
March 1643 and 11th of April 1644 as concerns the Government of the
British and Scottish forces in Ireland by Committees of both Kingdoms
or otherwise be determined and repealed.
1645[-6], January 5. — The question being put whether the Govern-
ment of Ireland shall be committed to more persons than one, it passed
in the negative.
Sir WillianrStSkland, Y'^^^''' ^«^ ^^^ ^^^^' ^^'^ '''''^ ^^•
Sir John'^Clotworthy, } *^"^^^ ^'''' ^^' ■^'«''^^' ^'^^"^ ^^'
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That the Government of the kingdom of Ireland shall be committed
to one person. [N. XXI., 23.]
Colonel Christopher Whichcote to William Lenthall.
1645, December 16. Windsor Castle. — Enclosing examinations con-
cerning the insolency of the enemy from Wallingford plundering your
friends and fetching them away prisoners within two miles or less of
Windsor, which he is not only unable to prevent, but is almost incapable
of subsistence himself. Signed. Enclosed :
Deposition of Adrey Lydgall, of Sippinham, in Burnham
Hundred, in Buckinghamshire, two miles from Windsor.
At about 7 p.m. on the Uth nine or ten soldiers from Wallingford
came to her house and after remaining an hour seized her
husband William Lydgall, and five horses and three more from
John Foord a neighbour of hers with pistols swords and a fowl-
ing piece, — three of which horses and the pistols belonged to
troopers of Colonel Martin's Regiment quartered in their houses —
all which with two of the troopers they carried away to Walling-
ford, where her husband remains a prisoner till the arrears of all
such taxes they pretend to be due from that parish be paid
and 10/. more to the party that fetched him away, Mrs. Foord
sent her servant to Burnham to acquaint Lieutenant Ryder
quartered there with a party of horse that some Wallingford
soldiers were at Sippinham, and had carried away divers horses,
and though a cornet and other troopers of Colonel INlartyn's gave
him information of the enemy's being in those parts and offered
to join him in pursuit he refused to go pretending that he had a
charge of money to look after, and would keep the house Avhere
*^ he and divers others of his troopers were found typpling in a
very deboyce manner," She desires that some way may be
found by the Parliament for her husband's relief and liberty and
for reparation for her horses and damages. Copy. Two other
depositions follow deposing to various of the facts above stated.
[At the end of N, V. Not numbered.]
Sir William Brereton and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 17. Chester Suburbs. — Acknowledging with
thankfulness the care of the House in expediting the last 10,000^
assigned for the payment of such forces as should be necessarily
employed in reducing Chester, and stating that though that sum when
first granted seemed competent yet the great endeavours to raise the
siege have occasioned such accession of forces and the continuance of
it has been so much beyond expectation that without further supplies
they were in no way able to carry out the work, and giving particulars
of their expenses, and of the exhausted condition of the county.
Enclosed is a detailed account of how so much of the 10,000/. as came
to the county was employed. {See Commons' Journals, iv. 384.)
Signed. Seal. [N. V., 62.]
Robert Wright to Oliver St. John.
1645, December 18-28. Paris. — "The accorde so m\ich desired
betwixt the King and Scots is with all dilligence persued by Mr. Wm.
Murray and the Queene is very confident it will sucede. The party of
Montrose in Scotland will not hinder it, for if he be not sucesfull and of
S2S
bettor rttnsidcrjicon ho mny be offerod uppo t'lero to strin<T;tli(,'n the
party. i'lio Kiii^ is icsoiilvorl alscn; to <i\\c tlio Iiidcpoiuloutos their
coiidioons nlsoc, besides the l^oid (loring i.s now at St. (jcrniaines and
n;ives good hopes of a siieesf'ull army out of the west in the sprinj;
wiiieh with the recrutes j)roini.Hed out of France may give you great
diversions. lie is now prepairiiig for his cure — wliich is no other
then for the jiox — and promises to be backo in the we.--t v, ithin two
monethes. The qoecne is ninch pleased at the answer the i)rincc gave
to the answer of his letter by Sir Thomas Fcrfax inviting Iiim to his
a^m^' : 'Kognos: Rel)elles ; are not they content to V)e rebells themselves,
Init would have nie in their number.' Yon see how ho is instructed,
and his conn cell having voted that in case he shonld be prcst to goe
out of England, that he come not to France, but to Holland or rather
to Donniarke, you mnst by all meanes keepe him in the kingdome, and
if possible — by giveing any condicons to those al)ont him — to gaine him
unto you for nothing can give you more security then his person.
The treaty for the generall truce at Mounster goes on and in the
opinion of wise men may sucede for indontediy the qneene of France
desires nothing more — what mine soever she makes — and that wilbe the
master peece of the cardinall, wherein he laboures hartely, and if it
should so fall out, you having the warre on foote, be confiderrt to make
Encland the seate of warr for all Christendome. You know how
doutluU the chanch of warr is, and the security of religion, lawes,
liberties, your lives and those of your wives and childrens must be in a
setlement which must be don either by acorde with the king — for
suffer not the Scots to make their peace and then be the mediatours for
you as they pretend to be — who if once gained may prove as much for
you as now against you, or by gayning the prince, one of which must
not be neclected. Yet for your more security, the armyes must be very
early in the feild this spring, and the tleet likwise at sea for 'tis that
only thai can keepe the French in any reasonable nutrality. If the
eomisioners be come from the king, make use of them, for here is much
industry to keepe the warre on foote, which is most desired by the
Fi'euch and Catholiques who will underhand speedily give supplies
both of men and munies ; and you know reveng is sweet, which is
only laboured and desired by those at Saint Germain's, and there's a
starve that hath to great influance upon the king." [N. V., 62, should
be 63,]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to Thomas Pury.
1645, December 18, at 12 at night. Hereford. — Narrating "the
tak'r.«j^ in of this garrison though with great dithculty in regard of the
season of the year and the deepness of the suow which was above a foot
thick. My forces consisted of 1,100 horse and foot, and Colonel
Birche's forces of flOO foot, which being joined upon iy[onday we
inarched from Gloucester, and thought to have reached Hei-eford that
night, but our foot soldiers were so much spent by the time we cjime
within six miles of Hereford that they were able to march no further,
so was constrained to draw back towards Gloucester that the enemv
here should take the less notice of any design. Upon "Wednesday
night we marched toward it again, and drew up our forces within
musket shot of the town under a hill about an hour before day, and
before sun rising made our attempt, which God did effect for us with
very small loss. Divers of the enemy Avas slain in the streets and the
rest taken prisoners. We have alreatly in custody 120 lords, knights
and srentlemen officers in commission which are to be sent to Gloucester.
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The most of thfiin are Papists. For common prisoners I am not able
us )'et to give a true iist, nor of the arms, only II piece of ordnance,
and a reasonable quantity of all sorts of ammunition. Jiy this the
Pope's nest in Hereford is spoiled l^ostscript. — Captain
Temple had tlie honour to command the forlorn hope of horse and
l)ehaved himself very gallantly." [N. V., 64.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to William LrNxnALL.
1645, December 18. Hereford. — A less full account than the last of
the capture of Hereford. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 77,
p. 131. See Commons'' Journals, iv. 381.) [N. V., i)b.^
John Blakiston, Mayor, to William Lexthall.
1645, December 18. Newcastle. — Enclosing the examinations of six
seamen taken in the ship Hopewell that was driven ai-hore at Cammes,
near Blith, and stating that the Earl of Leven came thither on the 16th,
and that it was likely he would stay there that winter. *SVo/. Enclosed :
Five depositions by six seamen of the Hopewell. The fullest
is that of Richard Etherin, to which the others add nothing.
He, being shipwrecked on the coast of Jutland, begged
his way to Luckstatt (? Gluckstadt) where he joined the
HopcucU, Captain Ayre, Master, and shipped on board her
September 30th, 1644. They stayed there till March 31st,
when the ship went to Hamburgh, and stayed ther« till the end
of May I'igging and revictualling the hhip, which then went to
sea as a rrian of war with a commission from the King. Thev
took two prizes, a Dover and a Sandwich man, and returned to
Luckstatt the end of June, and stayed there till November 24tb,
when they set sail laden with oO single and 15 double barrels
of powder, two dry fats of pistols and belts, three baskets with
rapiers and swords, and some carbines, and a great quantity of
match. He conceives they were laden by the Lord Ethen and
Sir John Cockram, and the Master told him tliey were to carrv
the .said goods to Aberdeen in Scotland, There were eleven
passengers in the ship, all Scotchmen, and including the Ca})tain
the crew were seventeen. Being caught in a storm, and tlie shii)
being very leaky, they were found to run ashore at CamiVies in
Northumberland, where the Governor of Tynemouth Castle
seized on the ship and ammunition and nine pieces of ordnance,
the armament of the ship, which was one of 80 or 100 tons
l)uiden, and sent the crew and passengers as jjiisoners to the
Governor of Newcastle. [N. V., G6.]
The Loud Lieutknant and Council ok Ireland.
1645, December 20. Dublin. — Order appointing the Earl of Kos-
common, Lord Lambart. and Sir James Ward to examine the Earl of
Glamorgan. Copy. [N. XXL, 24.]
The Committee of hoth Kingdoms.
1645, December 20. — Report concerning Prince Riipcrfs letter and
Windsor Castle. (See Com/)io?is\Joi/nials, iv. 383.) [N. XIV., !)4.]
Clement Fulthorpk and others to William Lenthall.
1645, December 20. Bishop Auckland. — Desiring that tlie County
Palaiine might be abolished, and knights and burgesses allowed them
and thev put in the .'^arne condition as other counties. Sif/ticd. Seal
[N. V.,"67.]
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The Committee ok Puijmc Accounts to the Committkk for
Petitions.
1(>45, December 22. — (For the effect of this letter see Commons*
Journals, iv. 389.) Signed. [N. V., 08.]
The Lord Lieutenant and Council oe IracLANn.
1045, December 26. Dublin. — Wsirnint for the cominitmcnt of the
Earl of Glamorgan. (Printed in Grey, iii. 220, note.) Copy. [X.
XIL, 168.]
The Committee of both Kingi>oms.
1645, December 27. — Report concerning a provision of money and a
greater fleet. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 338.) [X. XIV., 95.]
Colonel J. Dalbieb to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645, December 28. Newbury. — Cannot believe the enemy intend
to fortify Compton House, as though it has a moat round it, it lies in a
bottom, and so could not be held against ordnance. " I am left in so
miserable a condition that I am able to do nothing. Had I had means
I had put the enemy in this Castle to great shifts, but as I am I must
let them do what they please," Seal. [N. V., 69.]
John Waddon to William Lentiiall.
1645, December 30. Plymouth. — " On Saturday last a party of 500
commanded musketeers and 120 horse — most of them of the old Train
Band men of the country — fell on Kinterbury work, four miles from the
town, which they as soon took as attempted, it being a very strong
work, but neither armed nor manned, 17 being only in it, who had
quarter given them. From thence they marched to St. Budox's
Church, when the enemy being near 100 horse and foot fought valiantly
and stoutly for an hour's space, in which encounter we lost worthy
Major Haines — a great loss — , and four or five more, and 16 hurt or
thereabouts, but in conclusion Lieutenant Vaghan, Captain-Lieutenant
to Sir Edmund Powell, forced them horse and man into the church, and
though shot through the thigh entered with them, to whom with much
ado and great pains of the commanders the common soldier gave
quarter for their lives, but plundered them to their shirts. Lieutenant-
Colonel Crocker commanded the party." . . . Enclosed is a list
of the prisoners, 105 in all, and 45 horses. [N. V., 70.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to ^YILLIAM Lenthall.
1645, December 30. Gloucester. — Enclosing a list of the prisoners
taken at Hereford, and desiring how they should be disposed of. Have
not received Sir John Strangcwayes into my custody. Have settled
the garrison at Hereford. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 71.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
[1645.] — The Proofs of several additional Votes concerning Church
Government. [N. XXII., 31.]
List of goods delivered to the Gai-risons of Pejibroke and Tenby
out of the Tulip of London.
1645.— [N. XIV., 104.]
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John Elakistox, Mayor, to William Lexthall.
1645[-6], January 1. Newcastle. — Submitting to the House the
claim of Sir James Lumsdcn, that he as Mayor was to provide him
necessaries for his house as Governor, and desiring tliac directions be
sent by the House for the well managing of tlie collieries of notorious
Delinquents, that directions be given to the Mayor and Corporation
to compound with Delinquents who are ready to comply with the orders
of Parliament, and that some proportions of Delinquents' estates be
assigned to help to support such as have been utterly ruined by the
malignity of the enemy. Seal. [N. V., 72.]
Abstract.
1645[-6], January 3. — Of the sums paid or suffered through assess-
ments, free-quarter, &c. imposed by the Scotch array by certain towns in
Nottinghamshiro since Xovember 28, amounting to 10,100/. 19.v. od.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 62, p. 97.) [N. XIV., 96.]
Jo[hn] E[ushworth] to William Lenthall.
164o[-6], January 4. Tiverton. — " A party was sent from Chidley
house to Southams, took four constables, Avith the Prince's proclama-
tion, a copy whereof I send you enclosed. . . . Some that come
from Plymouth side say the Plymouth men have taken a church and
150 men of the enemy in it. . . . The country rises but slowly for
the enemy, and I believe will vanish as fast as they appear. The
weather now breaks, so we shall have opportunity to do something upon
them. The General hath written to the Committee of the army about
recruits, &c. The sooner that is settled, the sooner shall we march
east." . . . [N. v., 73.]
J[ohx] E[usnwoRTH] to William Lentiiall.
1645[-6], January 5. Tiverton*. — Enclosing a letter from Plymouth.
" We are preparing to meet the enemy and doubt not to prevent their
design. The clothes are come to Weymouth. I hope they will come
seasonably to comfort the poor foot in their march." Enclosed :
Colonel James Kerr and others to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
[1645-G], January 1. Plymouth. — After describing the taking
of Kentarbury work and St. Bodeaux church (see above).
"We hear certainly the enemy is advanced wilh 4,000 horse
and 1,500 foot to Ashburion and their design is wilhin days
to beat off your forces on this side the river Ex, and the enemy
is to sally out according to order with 2,000 horse ami foot
at the same time. The enemy hath provided 2,000 bushels
of wheat and other provision to can-y into Exeter." (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 401.) Copy. [N. V., 74.]
Gervase Pigot and others to the Lords and others, Commissioners
AT Graxtham.
1645 [-6], January 5. Nottingham. — Enclosing the petition of the
inhabitants of that part of the county of Nottingham lying on the
north side of Trent, which is printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 97.
Signed. [N. V., 75.]
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Tlic E.vur- OK IliTr.AM) niid others to tho Committkk at
Lkickstkic.
1645[-G], .Ijinuary .', Nottin^^hain. — Wiuiaiit ()i<]t'riii<; provisions
I'or tlu' Scotch army in tlic form of that |)riiitoil in J.itrils Journals,
viii. 97. Tho vahie jxr mensem to bo coiitrihutetl by J^uicestershire
was 1,C00/. [N. v., 7(3.]
Gkougk [Lord] Dicbye to Loud Ci'lpepek.
16t5[-G], January .5. Dublin. — Referring him to his h-ttor to the
Chancellor Sir Edward IIid(3 for an account of his adventures and of
the state of the kingdom. [N. V., 77.]
The Same to Lord Gorixg.
Same date and place. — To the same purport. Seal. [X. V., 78.]
to .
1645[-6], January 5. — " For Mr. it's acknowledged he was an
extreme man for the King's party. But now he confesseih himsolf
thoroughly convinced and Avill regain all by-past errors to do the
Parliament service. To this purpose he informeth, that the King's
intentions and councils move him to subscribe to all the Parliament's
desires to come up to the Parliament, to put all things seemingly into
jvn orderly and peaceable way till an opportunity be offered by our
divisions and discontents to overturn all, and tliat he will recompense
that losing party, which now suffer by compounding with the Parlia-
ments. I shall send him up to the Committee of both Kingdoms to
reveal some secret ploitings and contrivances in Kent, which ought to
be privately handled. It were not amiss for the City to take notice
what Kentish gentlemen resort there." Extract. [N. XII., 170.]
•
[Lord Ctlpeper] to [John Ashburnham].
[1645-6], January 6, 6 at night [so at foot, at head January 12,
probably the date it was intercepted or deciphered]. — " By the Lords' (of
the Council) to his Majesty you will see the condition of his affairs at
the date thereof, and by the postscript what accidents have intervened.
Pray take special care that due secrecy be observed in these particulars,
which you will find ought not to be divulged. I fear we must now be
compelled — though as unwillingly as ever we did anything — to retreat
to the other side of the Tamar. If tlie enemy be full of gallantry and
follow us into Cornwall we shall then have a hopeful day with him
— better than we could have expected in Devon, — hut if he will be wise
and stav in Devon, neither Exeter nor Dartmouth will be long secure,
the first being in danger of famine and the other of force, the works
being very imperfect, and we shall be so burdensome upon the Cornish,
and General Goring's horse so disorderly, that I fear Cornwall will
<]uickly be weary of us. Therefore we will do all we possibly can to
Continue in Devon.
Touching the Prince's going out of England be confident we will
make good our words as is at large expressed in the shorter letter, but
his Majesty must presently send his commands in a letter to all the
Lords of the Council, to lie by us, and to be produced when it shall be
seasonable. In that letter his Majesty must likewise gi^■e them the like
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Counsellors
authority as 313 to his Highness when he shall be boyonJ tlie seaj?
as thoy now have, with directions to the Prince to be advised by them
and only by them — to exclude Long, Berckly &c. — in all his atFairs
as well household of importance as others. It is further desired that
his INIajesty's commands to the Prince to go beyond the seas and to the
Council to be assisting therein may be privately sealed with the Great
Seal and remain with the greatest secrecy somewhere in very safe
custody. When you consider the vast importance of this business you
will conclude with all us four that such cautions are most necessary.
Let me speedily hear from you touching all these particulars, for it may
fall out that we shall be suddenly pressed to put his Mi.jesty's com-
mands into execution. Your Scotch Treaty joys my heart. D[i]ke]
Hamilton may — probably — be made useful in it. He has lately sent me
'word by Doctor Freaper that he will do anything his Majesty will have
him to do. You shall hear more from me upon this subject very
speedily.
[What followeth wa3 written in Culpcper's own hand and in cipher
too.]
January 8. Tavistock. — Your severe postscript cannot Ion"- stifle
the extremity of joy which your most kind letter gave me. Touching
that harsh Catechism I acknowledge it so surprised me, that it was some
time before 1 could V)elieve it signified anything but some piece of
raillery. But when upon the third and fourth reading of what I found
open, the continuation of that unusual stile had suthciently convinced
me that you were in sober earnest, I entered into the strictest examina-
tion of myself what I had done or said capable to render me thus
unhappy and I could not guess at the matter. Then I fell to work
with your cipher, which quickly unriddled the business, and I assure
you — whatever your relish was when you wrote it — I Avas a glad man
when I read it. My reply is only a request to you to afford me a new
hearing and again seriously and unconcernedly consider the words you
mention, and compare them with the scope and context of the whole
letters, and then to ask yourself whether that unhappv ' you ' ought
Ashburnham
to be applie<l to 573 or to his Majesty's Counsellors. If you then
find it doul)tful I a thousand times ask your pardon for any ambiguity
in such a tender point. But if upon second thoughts you clearly
conclude that I could mean nothing but to express my apprehensions of
the like mischievous designs to overrule the King and his Coun.><ellors
yea re
and so to hurry [him] hoodwinked to his ruin as were the last 90 re
contrived. 373 and 407 &c. and cheri.shed by a faint hearted party
amongst us and are like now — more rankly — to spring out of the increase
Lordsliip's Culpeper
of his 220 ill fortune ; you Avill then pronounce 57t» no ill friend
though you (ind him no good penman. My categorical answer is
I no more intended or suspected you than myself. Nay, if 1 were your
enemy I must profess it to all the world tliat 1 have received more solid
confirmatiyn of constancy m this good cause from your conversation
and practice than from any other man living, and I should as .soon be
jealous of nij-self to become anything that I most abhor as that 30U
could uarj) or cool in that well grounded resolution. I certainly know
you can have no reserve not warranted by the strictest rules of duty
lionour
honesty and 251.
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At (lie Rendezvous tliis aftoriioou, the Cornish wore very cliecrful
niui expressed inueh lorwardness to tiglit. \V(; Iiave 1,000 horse f'idl
of the i^iiard, viwy well armed and mounted, whieli I am confident will
do well when they come to service. The Ix)rd WtTitworth — besides .'JOO
horse now [at] Bovy Tracey ami Colonel I'r a turn tail rej^iment
now beaten \\\) — hath with those before Plymouth now drawn off 2,500
horse, which I would call very good ones, if they would fi^ht more and
plunder less. Tlie enemy's quick soldier-like motion has hindered
us from joining Avith 1,500 good foot in Exeter and 1,000 Jis good
now sent to Dartmouth. Yet we have in a body full 1,000 good
Culpeper
men. 576 remembers his service to you with many kind expressions
of friendship. Your brother is well in Exeter recovered of a late
mischance, a fall, which put his arm out of joint. We hear hopefully
of the treaty at London,
Postscrijit. — When I sent you the letter I had not heard one word
of the treaty." Copy. [N. XII., 171.]
Sir Robert King to William Pieruepoint.
1645[-6], January 6. Belfast. — (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E.
322, No. 32, and in Grey, iii., p. 219.; [N. V,, 72.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Parliamext.
1645-6, January 6. — Paper about the maintenance of their forces
before Newark. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 89.) Siyned
" Jo, Cheislie." [N, XIX., 137,]
Colonel J. Dalbier to the Committee of the three Counties of
Berks, Bucks, and Oxon.
1645[-6], January 7. Newbury. — "I see that none of my letters
can prevail, which makes me think you do not believe that I am in a
most sad condition. Three Companies of Farnham went away last
week with their arms as far as Basingstoke, Avhere the officers overtook
them and persuaded them to come back again, but I wish they had let
them go for their return has proved prejudicial, because they refuse to
do duty and to their example the rest that are unpaid do the like. The
men that are well paid are not above 400. You may judge in what
case I am, the enemy have very good intelligence of all, so that I must
fear every day to be overfallen. I beseech you not to lose the poor
town, which by our coming is already ruined, our men being indebteei
to them 1,200/. Perhaps you think it impossible for the enemy to have
such a resolution, for 1 know their forces are described to you [as]
inconsiderable. I answer there is 300 horse in Fariugdon, 200 horse
in Wallingford, 50 horse in Denington who all can appoint a rendezvous
at anv time without our knowledge, and if they take but 200 musketeers
behind their horse they are able to master this place, having no men to
defend it. I may preach my heart out to the soldiers of the danger
they are and put us all in with their proceedings, they cry Money,
money, money, that is all the answer I get." (See Lords' Journals,
viii. 92.) Cop;/. [N. XIL, 172.]
Major-General Richard Browne to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 7. Abingdon. — Desiring that some one be
appointed Governor in his place, and setting forth the necessities of
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the garrison and their want of pay. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 418.)
Seal. [N. v., 80.]
Captain John Foyer to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 8. Bailiff's House, Westminster.— Complaiuing
that though he had been sent up by Major-General Laugharne and the
Committee he had been arrested on liis way to Westminster Ijy Captain
Swanley in two actions, and beseeching that the House might order bis
enlargement, and might send for Swanley to show cause that he had so
maliciously arrested liim. Seal. [N. V., 81.]
KoBERT Wright to [Oliver St. John].
164[o-]6, January 9-19. Paris. — "The treaty betwixt the King
and Scots is with all industry prosecuted by Mr. William Murray
with the Queene. She to gaine time entertaynes it with great hopes of
a faire and desired conclusion and is resoulved, if other expectacions
faile, to gaine them there desires. The obstuckle at present is the
difficulty of reconciling the party of Montrose with that of Hamilton
and Arguile, yet in case the parliament should — upon the King's refusall
of the proposicous now desired — proceede to tiie deposing of him, the
Scots' comissioners in England doe assure that those two parties shall
reconsile and declare with one consent for the King, which is the only
thing by her desired for having alsoe assurance — in that case — of a
party now with the parliament, she is confident that that is the only
way to re-establish the King to her content. The French to entertayne
the warre — untell they have don their buisnes in Flaunders — gives leave
to rayse six thousand volentires two mile in Normandy, three mile in
Bretaigne and one mile in Poictou for the seting foreth of all which
Q[ueene] of France and Cardinall have this last Aveeke given thirty mile
pistoles. The clargie gives the Ilk sum and both asuerance of 5 mile
pistoles monethy. 600 of the former number and (?are) within sixteen
dayes to be shipt at Newhaven and conducted to Dar[t]mouth by Sir
William Davenant, the grose in March, all to be commanded by
Generall Goring, who having now past his cure Avill make his fiorish
for twenty or thirty dayes in Paris, and so retourne for the West. The
Pope hath very lately not withstanding the warres of Itelay faithfull[y]
promise[d] to assiste the Irish, that they shall submitt to the King's
condicions and furnish him with one thousand men, all defrved. The
jarr now betwixt him and the Frensh not not {sic) hinder so pious a
worke — these are his wordes — . The Prince of Oring gives assurance of
shipping and all other in his powre — and assuredly be is and shall bee
very cordialle and usefuU to the king — . Docter Gofi' is nov.^ with lum
for that purpose. That that keepes in this fire is the hopes of the
Prince of Walles being sudenly Avith him, which must by all meane.s be
prevented and you cannot buy him and his party at to great a rate.
Yet must ye not proceed so farr as to depose the King but draw on the
warr Avith all industry — in case the acoomodacion cannot now be hadde
it Avil be the most assured A\-ay for saiefty — so to lessen his party, to
Avhich purpose you must be A-cry early in the feild this spring Avith
your annys, and likwise Avith your fleet at sea ; for 'tis that that gives
the reputacion abroad. The King Avas resolved to slig[h]t Hereford,
draAV those forces to Wester and so to indeavour with his strength to
releife Chestor Avhich is not only to be prevented but the takinir tlicreof
by all possible meanes to bee prosequcted, as likewise that of Newarkc
AA'herc the Scots Avill doe you no service so that ye may liave two
armyes, the one to attende the west, Avhich must be very considerable,
llui other, Oxfonl. You may biMvcly (?) treat with the King or otrer
liini his <k'.sin! (or coiuiiifi; to London, for 'tis conccjivr-d by thtt (^ncciie
— and slic liath ussuraiic(! thcjrcof — that he wiil not conchKh! nnytiiiiif^
tell ho shfdl sei; th«» efFoetcs ol" one i);ilaiihi nion; this spiini'C!. Your
rtssuran('(3 of rcli'^ion, lawc<, lihortycs persons and those of your deore
wives and ehihlrens must l)e in accomodaeion — for the cliancc of warr
is doutfull, and iie you shouhl loose one hataille, the people would all
forsacke you being now most wery of the ware besides it would give
the King that reputation as his allies abroad would serve him faithfully,
and beleave it, the cardinall of France is not really yours — which must
by all modest and gentle wayes be by you sought. If the present
oportuiiity failc, the Kingdome of Englancl wilbc the feild of blood and
all nations will poiiir their wurst of men into that now most miserable
kingdome. The Queenc of England comes on Munday next to Paris,
ther(; to solithit (solicit) in her person. Ye must not dout of wliat is
now sent you for I have it fi'om a friend that cannot erre and one that
is a faithfull lover of his religion, contry, lawes and libertyes." (Part
printed in Gardinei', IJiston/ of the Great Civil JVar, ii. 432, note.)
Copij. [N. VI., 25.]
The distressed Inhabitants of Clevklaxd to the Quautek
Sessions of the North Eiding.
[16io-G, January 12.] — Petition, stating that part of the said Wapen-
take had for eight months paid the Scotch army i,000/. per tncnson and
upwards, and now a month's pay was demanded in advance, which they
were unable to pav. (Printed in Grey, iii., Appendix, No. 26, p. 43.)
Copy. [N. XXli., 91.]
The Parliament to the King.
1645[-6], January 13. — (Printed iu Lords' Journals, viii. 99.)
Copy. [N. XII., 16!).]
J[ohn] E[usinvoRTH] to William Llnthai.l.
1645[-6], January 13. Totuess. — Enclosing a letter with the news of
the raising of the siege of Plymouth. "A great part of the army is
now before Dartmouth — hard duty this cold Aveathei', This night some
attem])t will be made by storming it." Seal. [N. V., 82.] Enclosed :
Colonel James Kerr and others to [John Rdshworth].
1645[-6], January 12. Plymouth. — "This day the enemy hath
quitted all their strongholds before us, in much fear, but they
were too strong in horse for us to deal with. The enemy left
at Plimstock two great guns, at Newbridge two, at Fort Arundel
33 muskets and four barrels of powder, and we conceive if
the enemy be pursued [they] will continue in their flying posture.
They are gone as we believe towards Tavistock." Copy. [N. V..
83.]
Sir William Breueton o William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 14. Chester Suburbs. — Enclosing a summons to
the besieged and the correspondence that followed. " It seems many
of the citizens remain still so enthralled and enawed as that they tlare noi
oppose nor resist ; many more so deeply I'ngaged to hold out the cit}-,
as that they can expect no less than inevitable ruin, were there no more
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guilt and charge upon them, but lo make reparation and satisfaction to
those honest men, whoso, estates they have seized and possessed after
they Jiad turned them out of town. Hence . . all former fair
tenders have been rejecteil, and such is the strength of the city, being a
very compact piece, and the walls so high and strong, as that upon the
Cheshire side our cannoniers couhl not find any convenient place to ib: a
battery to do execution either upon the walls or over the walls upon
the houses in the city, though tliere hath been near forty l)arrels of
powder spent in one day. And wdien a small breach hatli been made
and our men entered by storm, they have been beaten back with loss,
whence the enemy also is encouraged to hold out. Nothing hath been
s;o formidable to the enemy nor done so great execution as a mortar
piece which we borrowed from Shrewsbury, for which if we had been
furnished with shells, we should have been able to have given you a better
account. . . Postscript. — We have sent a strong party consisting of
three Cheshire foot companies under the command of Colonel ^Nlassie,
and one of Colonel Mitton's under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
Twisleden, who have blocked up Hawarden, and secured those passages,
and they are likewise seconded by the regiments of Cheshire and Derby-
shire horse. We have sent another party this day to Idock up Holt by
means Avhereof Chester will be deprived of all intelligence." Siijned.
Seal. Enclosed are several communications between Sir W. Brereton
and the besieged which are printed in K'uk/s Pamphlets,Yl. 327, No. 30,
p. 33. [N. v., 84.]
John Cosyn and others to William Lenthall.
16-io[-G], Newcastle, January 15. — Have made but little progress in
the comini.->ion directed to us to examine what money, billet, goods or
other provision have been raised or taken by the Scotch army within
this town and county. We desire to know whether the plunder taken
in the storming of this town comes within the compasss of our commis-
sion as the Scots conceive it does not. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 85.]
The CoMMrrxEE of both Kingdoms.
164o[-(5], January 15. — Order reporting the letters of Mr. Annesley
and Sir Robert King &c. to both Houses. (Printed iu Lords' Journals,
viii. 101.) [N. XXL, 25.]
The LoKD Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City of
London to the House of Commons.
1(545[_(3]^ January 15. — Petition. (Identical with that to the House
of Lords which is printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 105.) Signed
"Michel." [N. XXIL, 87.] Enclosed:
The Kepresentaticm of the Ward of Fakuingdon "Without.
(Printed ubi supra.) [N. XXIL, 88.]
Lieutenant-Ceneral David Leslie to the GovEitNon OK
PoNTEFRACT.
1645[-(>], January 15. KelhauL — Demanding by what authority he
had imprisoned some whom he had ordered to quarter there. (Piinted
in Grey, iii*., Appendix, No. 31, p. 52.) Copt/. [X. XIX., 13G.]
The Parliament to [the Doge and Senators of Genoa.]
n(j4.5_5, January IG.] — Concerning the arrest of the goods of the East
India Conijiany in tlieir city by Sir Peter Ricaut, on account of a debt
U 61630. Y
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allc'T'l Id I'.' tint' f'loin tlu: Coinpiiiiy to iiiiii, (lie fiutt Ijoiii^ that his
iiitorcsts in the Compimy had hecn .s(u(U('slnitc(l by the Parliament (see
Co HI minis' Journals, iii. !)()), and desiring tliat the arrest should be
takon oil". (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 106.) In Latin. Draft
or Cop!/. I N. XII., 198.]
Major-(Jeneral Rowland Latigiiarne to William L^:^T^ALL.
lG45[-()], January 16. Haverfordwest. — " Aberystwith Castle
opposeth a.s yet. My men by the vohemency of the weather and
poverty of the place have very ill lying before it. The enemy, I
suppose, are in no good condition witliin ; their fuel is well nigh spent,
and provision not very plentiful, and their water cut off. I have not
yet drawn my guns before it, and the ground is not in this extreme
Aveather pliable for raising of batteries. . . The supply in money
and clothes the House ordered for my soldiers if received might much
liavc furtliered the service. . . . Mr. Lorte and ]\Ir. Elliott the
Committee's Agent are so wholly taken with prosecution of private
malice they can spare no thoughts for the public good. I desire
Mr. Arthur Owens ... be entrusted with the dispose and con-
veyance of tliat and what other relief may be designed for us. I
perceive Captain Poyer is molested by some gentlemen [who] in our
distress were our greatest enemies and [whom] success only induced to
profess our friendship." .... Having commended him highly "I
humbly pray he may be remitted to his command of the Castle and
Town of Pembroke" pledging myself to be responsible? for his appear-
ance. " I humbly pray the distressed condition of Pembrokeshire . .
may be si>ared of the Excise ; no county in the kingdom, I am assured,
is become such an object of pity ;" and that if it be imposed on any
other part of this Association, it may be assigned for the support of the
public affairs here. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 86.]
The Committee at York to the English Commissionebs
WITH THE Scotch Army.
1615[-6], January 16. — Having formerly had no redress for our
complaints of the great pressures on this county from the Scotch army,
it has occasioned a much more exorbitant carriage not only in some of
the Scotch, but — as under their command — even of our English Avith
a mixture ol" Irish, and those all disaffected to the Parliament, to
press upon the country with intolerable burdens and insolencies.
Besides the two regiments of Horse lately come from Scotland about
Thirsk and Northallerton, there is a regiment of 20 troops quartered
about Eotherham and Tickhill, whose outrages and the grieved
countrymen's occasions — in part to stay their violences— we desire you to
take notice of by the enclosed Petition and Articles of charges, and by
the enclosed copy of a letter. We request you to treat with the Scotch
general that not only justice be done upon the offenders, but that their
forces be removed out of this county. Cojjy. [N. XII., 173.]
J, Hatfield to [John] Laughton.
1645 [-6], January 17. — Giving an account of Captain Carse's journey
with Richard Lane to the General of the Scotch army. He having
read our petition and seen our grievances replied, *' those your
grievances have been insufferable and your petition is fair, but the
action is such that I will revenge it upon your town, while I have a
drop of warm blood in my body," and ordered Captain Carse to bring
thiee regiments of Horse to quarter in our town, and they are expected
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every day. I therefore desire tliai; a Petition be drawn to the Committees
to acquaint them with our danger, that Colonel Bethell's men he directed
to secure our persons and estates, or if not, some other of our Yorkshire
horse, and that speedily, for danger is at the door. The General of the
Scotch forces urged that we should have brought them to him which
was impossible for us considering their army lay in the way. I have
sent you Mr. Rolston's letter with an account of his and John Flee-
man's journey to the Lords and Commons. Divers of the town will
not come in to give evidence without Avarrants from the Committee or
the Governor of Pontefract, so if you conceive them useful send
warrants with speed. Copy. [X. XII., 174.]
The House of Commons.
1645[-6], January 17. — ■ Order concerning Sir John Fenwick.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 409.) [N. XIV., 97.]
Muster of the Scotch Akmy.
1645 [-6], January 17. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 186.)
[N. XIX., 138.]
Henky Gooding and others to William Lentiiall.
1645[-6], January 17. Henley. — Complaining that Mr. Rodulph
Warcoppe and his son, when summoned before them sitting as a Com-
mittee of Parliament to pay money due from them to their garrison,
were arrested on a latitat by the Under-Sheriff, and asking that the
House should order that all persons may have liberty to come to them
and return without arrest. Signed. [N. V., 87.]
Sir John Gell to William Lenthall.
164o[-6], January 17. Derby. — " I ventured the other night wiin
such forces as I have to fall upon Tutbury. We entered the town
took seven score horses and eleven men ; the rest retreated to the
Castle. We found but two dead men, the rest of the wounded were
carried to the Castle. Since this Lieutenant Moore is come to me from
the enemy with 22 men, he was the man that did us the most hurt
when the King was last in our country. There is 20 more of the
same troop gone to Sir William Brereton. Staffcrdshire forces made
the like attempt against Tutbury lately, but Avas forced to retreat. Sir
William Blackston is made Governor of Tutbury, the Lord Asteley is
now there himself." . . Postscript. — Beseeching match and powder.
Seal. [X. v., 88.]
Vice-Admiral William Batten to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 17. On board the Leopard inTorbay. — " Having
spent some time before Falmouth, and understanding that the Prince-
was gone Eastward for Dartmouth, which he endeavoured to do, but our
forces lying in the way made him retreat for Cornwall again, where he
now is, and for ought I hear hath no intention to go from thence, five
sail I have left off Falmouth to attend his motion, and to secure our
merchant sJiips out and home. On Tuesday last being in Plymouth
Sound I received a letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax from Totnes, which
signified his intent to fall on Dartmouth and desired my assistance.
Whereupon I presently set sail, and came l)efore Dartmouth the next
day with eleven sail of ships and pinnaces, part whereof I left before the
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town, and went into Toihiiy v/itli the rest, tli(; siof^c frfun Plymouth
he in;; raised the (hiy heforc came fiom thenee.
On the lolh . . 1 sent away the Providence and liohcrl f'rijiate
to join witli the Expedition and ('onstant. Wdnrich, who were before
Dartmouth, and the Ifirh in the moiniiifi the Vrm-idiiuc hiou<.'ht, me in
a ]'"reneh vessel with these passen^iers and iroods specified in tlie enchjsed
list, and the same day Sir Thomas Fairfax sent to me for some
ammnnition and 100 men, which I have accordin<i;ly s<;nt him on
shore." .... Sujncd. Scaf. [X. V., H9.]
Colonel PuRBKCK Tkmi'i.e, Governor, to William Lent hall.
1645[-6 ], January 18. Henley. — Coinplaininj^ that the High
Sheriff, beinjij a member of the Committee, .sits with them, and by his
power as High Sherift' disenables them from disehurginf; their duty.
(See letter of the 17th from the same place.) Signed. [N. V., 90.]
The KiX(; to the Marquess of Ormonde.
1645[-G], January 19. — (Printed in Carte, Life of Ormonde,
iii. 441.) Oqnj. [X. XII., 115.]
Major-General liiCHARD Browne to the Committee of
l>oTU Kingdoms.
1645[-6], January 19. Abingdon. — "Colonel Rainsborough's regi-
ment is coine to us and consists of near 500 men. I have proposed
conditions for Captain Williams witli his brother and Mr. .Jones the
Minister, . . . which I believe will be accepted . . . This day I sent
40 hors(^ under Captain Roe to alarm WalUngford, and so retreat. The
enemy pursued as far as Clifton, and — overpowering us with fresh and
able horses— took 30 prisoners. Rut ^lajor P.lundell. whom I ordered
with 100 men, to march over Chiisleton Jiridge, according as the design
was contrived, surprised them in their return, relieved all our own, took
50 of the Wallingford horses, and near as many prisoners, of whom
some escaped, — the night overtaking us — ; 29 we have in custody, among
whom one Lieutenant-Colonel, one Major, five Captains, lieutenants,
cornets, ensigns, 14, most of them refoimadoes. Lieutenant-Colonel
Wilford that commanded their party is slain, with three more of their
soldiers, but one of ours. The Lieutenant-Colonel of theirs who is
taken is Sir William Lower, the Deputy Governor." (See Comi/ions'
Jountcds, iv. 416.) Signed. Seal. [N. V., 91.]
William Pierkepont, Sir William Armyne, Sir Edward
Ayscoghe, and Thomas Hatcher to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 20. — (Identical mutatis mutandis, with the letter
from the Earl of Rutland to the Speaker of the House of Peers, which
is printed in Z,o/-</s' Journals, viii. 121.) Enclosed are the letter of
General Leslie to the Commissioners and their reply, which are both
printed as above. Signed. Seal. [X. V., 92.]
The Joint Commitiees at York to Lieutenant-General Leslie.
1645[-6], January 20. — We wrote to you with the Articles enclo.sed
tibout four tlays ago, when we first heard about the soldiers now in
Pontefract for misdemeanours at Tickhill, and now acquaint you with
the fears of the iTihabitants there by menaces from some of your army,
and the just ground of their danger by the intention of drawing some
regiments of Sectch horse into that town, and desire you to order that
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charge and pressure to that particular place by any ot' your army be
pievcntefl, which will very mucli savour of revenge, the consequence
whereof may extend to endanger the breach of that happy union of the
two nations. Copy. [N. XII., 175.]
WjlLIAM ASIIBORNE to [L(.RD GUKY OF W\RKE.]
16-J:5[-6], January 20. Chill[ingham]. — Concerning the barbarous
carriage of a regiment of Scotcli horse under Colonel Frisell, antl the
storm, the lil-ce of which had not been known by any now living,
(Printed in Grey, iii.. Appendix, No. 22, p. 3.3.) [X. V., 93.]
The ExGLisii CoM.MissiONEUS WITH THK ScoTcii Army to Licutcnanl-
General Leslie.
10to[-6], January 22. Grantham.— "\Vc have received very i^ad
corapliiints of horse lately quartered at Stayncross and those parts in
Yorkshire under Major Blair, how they took clothes and free quarter,
and assessed great sums of money, take horses and when the owners
redeem them for money take both ho>ses and money, and tiiat one of
them committed a rape ; .some said the Reformadoes of your army, com-
mitting many oppressions at Tickhill, were taken by the inhabitants to
Pontefract Castle, of whom those of the Scotch nation tiie Committee
have written to you shall be sent to receive justice at your hands, and
the English Irish and French shall receive the punishment appointed by
Parliament. This we perceive by the dates was before we were with
you at the mustering of your army, of which you were pleased to say
nothing to us. Tickhill and the Yorkshire Committees are informed
that some regiments of your Korse are to come to Tickhill and tliat
words were given out by some of ruin tlireatened to that town and to
others for taking those soldiers. These things so mucli concern tlie
public service against Newark and the good correspondenc}^ of both
kingdoms, that we desire a speedy redress, and by this niL'.>senger to
receive vour answer, that we may send it into Yorkshire. Copy. [N.
XII., 177.]
Lieutenant-Gcneral Leslie to the English Commissionkks.
lo4o[-6], .Lmuary 23. East Bridgeford.— In reply to the last. As
for Major Blair's .soidiers, the charges .seem very strange to me, never
having received any compkint of that regiment. I promise that if any
such thing had come to my knowledge or shall be proved, 1 shall
see them punished. As for the Ileformailoes " I cannot but resent the
affront done to me in taking of tliem, seeing tliey were under niv coui-
mand . . . and tlierelbre I doubt not but that your Lordships will semi
them all to me to be punislied if they be found guilty . . . aeeording
to the lav/ of arms, and that you will punish those men of 'J'ickbill for
\\\c wrong they have done to me. As to the information . . of my
purpose to quarter on that tov»n and tliat out of revenge, the Lord knows
I abhor revenge, and will your Lord.shiiis be p'eased to cjuarter those
regiments that are in Yorksliire in any other adjacent county, tiny ^hali
go wiien you appoint them, so that it they lie any longer in that county
it .shall not be my fault but your Lordships.
I entreat your Lordships to give orders to the country [leoplc t.> bring
their comphiinis first to me, when if tiiey shall not be remedied, the
fault to be imputed to me." Copy. [N. XII., 178.]
The E.n'glisii Commissioners to Lieutenant-General Leslie.
Some date. Grantham. — We have sent a copy of your letter to the
Committee of Yorkshire and the Governor of Pontefract Castle that
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ill all cases of coiiipluiiil a;iaiiist any under your coniiiuiud our dosircs
are and ever have boeu that tiie first address lor remedy lie made to
yourself, and that sueh as were taken by the inhabitants of'Tickhill and
are of your army shall be transmitted for their trial to you, but for such
as are not of your army we know it is your mind they siioidd receive
their punishment in such manner as by the Parliament is appointed,
and we shall at every opportunity show how kindly we take your respect
in leaving the business of the inhal)itants of Tiekhill to us. Our lett^-r
and instructions were far from imputing revenge to you, but that words
of revenge have been uttered by some under you, which, as also the
complaints made, will in due time be proved, or else let them suffi-r
that have falsely accused. We have no authority to quarter your
horse in other counties. Copy. [N. XII., 179.]
The Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Poetsmouth to
William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 22. Portsmouth. — Desiring that a writ might be
issued for the election of a member in the room of Colouel Goring.
Signed. Seal. [N. V., 94.]
The Committee for Accommodatiox.
1645[-6], January 23 and February 2. — Votes printed in Com-
7)ions' Journals, iv. 428. [N. XXII., 33.]
Colonel PuRBECK Temple to William Lenthall.
1645 [-6], January 23. — Giving a fuller account of the airest of Mr.
Warcopp and his son. (See letter of the 17th from the same place.)
Signed. [N. V., 96.]
Sir William Brereton to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 23. Chester Suburbs. — " The last night we took
four of their spies, and by them and by letters intercepted from Sir
Richard Lloyd to Watts the Governor of Chirk Castle we discover
their designs and strong hopes of present relief, which, I believe
did encourage them by Sir Edmond Varney and Major Thropp
their Commissioners put out this day to make such high demands
in their 36 propositions, whereof there cannot be six assented unto,
and the rest some of them most high and unparalleled which were
returned with as much scorn and disdain, as they were sent out with
confidence. I tendered unto them my answer to Byron's letter, and
such conditions enclosed as I thought fit to propose, neither whereof
would they receive. Our bridge over Dee w^as — by breach of the
weather — disordered and made unserviceable two days, after which time
it was repaired. The enemy is possessed of strong hopesofrelief by sea,
and to that end have at Kuthland and Conway prepared several
vessels laden with corn, bacon, and other provisions. For prevention
whereof we have provided several small barques, which are manned
with musketeers and furnished with orilnance, wherewith we doubt
not — by God's blessing — to secure that passage, and to seize or repel
those that come to their relief, whereof I have received strong assurance
from Captain Rich. . . We are now again furnished with some
grenadoes for our mortar piece . . . We are making a battery in the
.steeple of St. John's Church whence only — upon the Cheshire side — we
can command and shoot into the city. But we are so unprovided of
tackles and other necessaries for the firing and conveying up the great
guns that we cannot yet perfect that work, which we hope a few days
willfini'^h. . . Postscript. — Whatsoever you have heard, I do assure
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you no relief— except a small proportion when our bridge was unservice-
able — hath come into the city since I came clown." Sicjned. Seal.
[N. v., 97.] Enclosed :
i. Propositions sent out of Chester by Sir Edmund Verney and
Serjeant-Major Thropp from Lord Bykon.
1645[-6], January 22. — (These, 36 in number, are the " very higli
conditions" mentioned by Rush worth, iv. 1. 137, and are much
more favourable to the besieged, than those eventually agreed
upon.) [N. XIV., 98.]
ii. [Sir William Brereton] to [Lord Byron].
1645[-6], January 22. — " I should not have expected propositions
of so high demands as those you have sent. . . . We know
your wants are great, your hopes of reUei: desperate. ... I
will not trouble myself with answering the particulars of your
unparalleled demaiids ... yet to witness my desire for tlie
[)reservation of the city I have . . . thought fit to tender
these enclosed conditions for the performance whereof . . .
commissioners may meet and treat. Enclosed :
The said Conditions.
1 equals No. 13 of the articles printed in Rushworth iv. 1. 139,
with the addition that the County Palatine Seal and
Swords are to be delivered as well as the Records.
2, 3, and 4 equal Xos. 3, 5, and 15 of the said articles.
5. That such a sum as may be concluded upon by the Com-
missioners be raised and paid for satisfaction of the soldiery
to prevent the plunder of the city.
G equals No. 4 of the said articles from the beginning down to
" violence of the soldiers."
7. That the Governor, noblemen, gentlemen, and soldiers,
both English, Welsh, and Irish born of English parents,
who did not take part with the rebels of Ireland, and such
noblemen, gentlemen and citizens as are so minded and
are now in the city — except those that have been members
of this present Parliament and have deserted the same,
and the Commissioners of Array for this county and cit},
and such as were of the Grand Jury and indicted many
'of the county for high treason against the King for their
fidelity to the Kingdom — shall reserve free liberty to
march away to .the garrison of in manner
following. . . . The Governor with four horses and
his arms and not above .50/. in money, any fit-Id officer
two horses, captains of horse and foot and lieutenants of
horse one horse apiece and none of them to exceed 5/. n
piece in money, the lieutenants of foot, ensigns and other
inferior officers with a sword only and no horse and lO.v
in money, the common soldiers without arms and not above
0A-. a piece in money.
S and 9 relate to convoy and hostages. Copies. [N. XII.,
176.]
Oliveh Emuy, Mayor, and others to Willi.vm Lentiiall.
l645[-6], January 23. Stafford.—" Yesterday Captayne Stone, our
Governour. had intelligence that the force from Litchfield intended to
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foinc to C'aiiock towiio foiii' iii^lcs distimt from lliis pmisoii . . Jiiid that
tlicv wotil<l fdiiic ><lri)ii<;(' . . . \Vlicrfii|M)i) lico i)it"M.'iitly Herit iiit's-
snigfis f«) KiisIiiiU iiiid Wrnto^^lej two ;^jirys()i)S in this couiitye to send
wlint horse tlicy could p()ssi])ly spare; to inccte Ids owiu' Iroojx; at a place
;ippoinl('(i, Ids troopo condri'j; to the place bclorc them, and tiio oiieinyf;
hi'i'iiij^e ill Cniiock towiic and haviii^^o each discovered other, knowint^e
yf they stayed, the er.eiiiye haviiij;e notice by their scoiites of" theyr
iminber would ehar<::c them, thouj^lit better to march to tiiem, kriov\in;;e
that th(! Lord doth iifit alwayes worke by probable, but often by small
and unliicely nieanes — as hee did in this — . The enrniye had divided
tlieni,<el\(s into three bodyes, the one in the way our men were to
march, and the other two on each side, every of the three bodyes
beeinu far biger than Captayne Stone's troope — that charged them — .
They cliarged tiirough the fyrst body, and then seeminge to fly before
the enemye to recover some ground to set themselves in a fytt posture
againe — which they did — faced about on those which pursued them, and
charged them agayne, and routed them, and followed them soe close to
their other two bodyes that they Avere all disperst. They pursued them
some f'yve miles. At the charge and in the pur suite there were slayne
tenne at least, there was taken two captaync^s, two lyftenauntes, three
coronetes, two trumpeters, twelve gentlemen refbrmadoes of the Lord
^Nlulinax his troope, and about fyFtye common troopers, one hundred
horse, with the horse, cloake and liatt of Sir Thomas Tylsley and many
arnies, some souldyers bringing three horses and six swordes a peece.
Sir Thomas himself who coniaunded the party esca|)ed — beinge unhorst
as is concevved — gotL into some house and could not bee found. Wee
lost not one man, onely six were wounded, but none mortally. There
Avas betwixt two and three hundred of the enemye and not above eighty
of oures. And as wee are informed by the prysoners, Sir Thomas
havinge beene longe a j^rysoner in this garyson, and lately escaped,
beeinge now by the Kinge made comaunder in clieif over the horse in
this countye, knowinge the readynes of this troope to goe forth uppon
any notice of the enemyes motion, made a pretence of fetching hay
onely to drawe them forth to ensnare them. But the Lord was
pleased to take them in their owne net, Sir Thomas himself narowly
escapeinge."
We request that Captain Stone may have some competent satisfaction
towards his ,charges in raising his troops. (See Commons' Journals,
iv. -110.) Signed. Seal. [N. V., 95.]
Robert Dodsworth to [Lord Grey of Warke.]
1645[-6], January 25. Chill[ingham] Castle. — 1 am much afraid
you Lordship will find a good part of your Candlemas rents taken up.
Colonel ^^'elden's regiment has had 1,000/., I am confident, out of your
l?nds, himself and his men. I was sent to the General to get thetD put
away, and he gave order accordingly, but Colonel NA'elden told him that
he, being Sheriff, could not do any service without having two troops of
horse to wait on him to curb the high lauds men, so that as long as he
continues Sheriif we cannot e.xpoct the charge to be lessened. Unless
another be put in you nor any man need not expect any rents at all. It
will be more by much than the land will bear. They have betwixt 700/.
and 800/. per month out of this corner of the country, most whereof
goes into their own purses. I have both spoken and wrote to him of
several abuses, but nothing the better. Mr. Ashborne sent him your
Lord.*hip's letter. All that he had from him was that it needed no
answer at all. The storm continues still so extreme that a great part of
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the slieej) are likely to be lost ; thev did already abuiidance of tberii.
Com gives small rates, rye 12^., binire 8*., oat:; 6s., aiul wheat 14v.
Tliey used to give double that rate not many years ago. We hear that
in Seotland things are not likely to go well for reason of ditlereuees
among the nobility. Montrose, it is snid, draws to a great head again
about the hills, in Murrowi; Land. We are offered for Chivington 120/.
per annum, little more than half the former rate, but th.e reason is that
as yet n)en dare not venture upon stoek, besides the easy rate of Delin-
quents' lands. [N. XII., 180.]
Siu William Buicrkton to Willia.m Lentiiall.
164o[-6], January 26. — "The citizens discourse very familiarly and
friendly, and say they will l)e no longer deluded. But their grandees,
who have enrielied themselves by those honest men's estates which they
have seized and banished out of town, do know tljemselves in such a
desperate condition th;it I cannot hope for the surrender of the town
-Until they can hold out no longer, and the rather because they have an
expectation of relief l)y Ashley and these forces that are prepai'ing to
join Avith him. To j)revent the conjunction of the Welsh forces with
them is that which is most necrssary. To this end I have sent three
regiments of horse, the lleformadoes, the Warwickshire, the Stafford-
shire, and my dragoons, Avhich party I believe will make near 900
or 1,001), whereof Colonel ^Nlytton takes the charge and command, who
xnarched yesterday towards Ruthin to find out the Lord St. Paul, who
hath gathered about 700 or 800 horse and foot, many of them forced
men, whom if we could disperse might much advantage ns, and dis-
appoint and discourage the enemy . . . Postscript, — Yesterday the
Mayor . . sent out to desire my propositions might be sent unto the
town, whereunto 1 replied, if the Lord Byron sent out a pass this day
by noon f(n' two gentlemen they should l)e sent in, for whom I have now
received a pass to meet in the mid-way, but they will not admit them to
come into town. The short note that I caused to be thrown over the
walls expressing the conditions I offered . . . did produce very good
effect." Signed. Seal. [N. V., 98.]
BussY Mansell, Edward Carnk, and others to Major- General
LArGIIARNE.
]64o[-6], January 26. Cardiff. — " About the time of the receipt of
yours of the 22nd of January . , we received intelligence of an iiici'ease
of mi.sery happened to " Monnioulhshire by the sudden surprise of their
forces i)y the enemy IVoni Rag land at Carline(Caerleon ) which without some
speedy assistance; hath laid that country open to the violence and rapine of
that barbarous and bloody crew, now much animated by that advantage.
The gentry of that county tiierefore and ourselves have instructed the
gentlemen, bean'rs hereof, " to crave your \w,<\ aid, and to let you know
the condition of our bo'h couiities and the sad consequences of the ]ir(-
valency of tin; enemy, not only to rush as a torri-nt on that iind the
adjacent comities to their niiu, but likewise the danger of their moulding
a new consideiable power to the disturbance of the kingdom for ilu-
prevfuition whereof we desire fts manv ibices as vouc:in sp.-ire." Slt/md.
Seal. [N. v., 99.]
Major-General Rowland Laugharne to William Lf.nthai.i..
lH4.5[-0], January 29. Carmarthen. — " Wind and weather proving
nnfavourable for conveyance of my guns much delayed my designs upon
Abei'ys[t]with Castle, and the enemy's advantage of sending out sonu'
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.-iiiall l)nats in llio loii^ and dark ni^^lifs (Vom under the Casth; prolonpfed
tluir opposition . . . Ixa^^land and Ludlow liorso piovc very aclivf an«l
niiicli infest our friends witliin tlieir rcacli. To f^uard Brecknockshire
from (he one I have setthid my Lieutenant-Colonel witli oCX) foot and
100 horse to garrison the town ol" Lrecknoek, the other — I receive
credilile intelli<;ence — purpose so sudden relief of AljeryH[t]witli, I march
this day with all the liorse I have unenga<?ed to as.-ist the siese and
preserve my guns. The Governor of Hereford solieiti^th me that some
horse of mine may be in Radnorshire to ])revent incursions upon the
borders of that county and into Herefordshire. In all that I am able
without hazard of loss at Aberys[t]with I promised, and resolve lo answer
his expectation. Glamorganshire force.-, — though Captain ^foulton hath
so fully armed them partly out of my store by the spoil of the enemy at
Con)y Moor — will not be wrought upon [by any] extremity of mine
or Brecknockshire gentry to stir a foot abroad or apprehend any
sense of the danger of their neighbours, so that I am necessitated to
have my hands more than full of action or expose some friends to the
enemy's mercy. T have delivered propositions — and they are not dis-
liked — to the gentry of Carmarthen and Cardiganshire for the speedy
raising of 1,000 foot and horse Avith means to pay them to fit me for the
field. I hope at two months' end to be in condition to receive and obey
the commands of the House for more remote service." I ask for a
renewal and enlargement of my powers and the hastening down of the
money formerly ordered. Signed. Seal. [N. V., 110.]
The Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall.
1645[-6], January 29. — Report concerning Lady Style and William
Hill. (The purport appears from the order thereon, which is printed
in Commons' Journctls, iv. 573.) [N. XIV., 99.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton to William Lenthall.
1645[-t)], January 29. Ruthin. — (Partly printed and misdated in
Jlerciirius Civicus, 2042, King's Pamphlets, E. 322, Nos. 32 and 39,
where " Fanrnst " is a misprint for " Llanrwst." It concludes thus) :
— -"This place is of extraordinary great consequence being one of
the most fruitful places in all Wales, as also a place if obtained that
no intelligence can come from Ireland toward thi King, but it must
come through the Parliament quarters, therefore to enable us to go on
with this service . . it is humbly desired that the Ho'3se will . . con-
sider of the sad condition my forces are in, the leaguer before Chester
having eaten up all the country from this place thither, insomuch
that we cannot raise one penny towards the payment of my soldiers,"
•who have received but 500/. from Sir William Brereton of all the money
given by Parliament. Isly forces were the fifth part of those before
Chester, and have received pay not according to the 20th part. (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 429.) Seal. [N. V., 111.]
Colonel Martin Pyndak to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], January 29. Bristol. — I am appointed by the General to
present the House with his endeavours upon Lord Inchiquin's letter?
from Youghal to supply that place with such speedy relief of provisions
and money as this city or our employment here could afibrd namely
witli such victuals as the Garrison could spare and Avitli 1,000/. lent by
us your Commissioners out of a gratuity given by the city to the array
in lieu of plunder, which Lord Inchiuuin promised to repay out of the
first moneys collected by the Ordinances of Parliament for that part of
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Ireland. I therefore beseech the House to order the Committee for
Irish affairs ;<peedily to return the said 1,000/. to the army, as the
soldier bethinkiug the time misdoubts the purpo>e of the General, and
also divers precious things such as the ships in the harbour belonging
to strangers, and the things in the King's storehouse, especially the
coral entered by tlie East India Company, are withheld from the soldier
whereunto they plead right. The wounded men are miraculously
recovered and returned to their colours, four only remaining out of rear
400. The accounts of the free quarter during the siege have been taken
which amounts to so great a sum that without your honourable encourage-
ment of the poor country they uill be undone and disabled tc give
assi.stauee to tliis garrison or support themselves for whose satisfaction
by the General's order we engaged ourselves. Seal. [N. V., 112.]
Colonel AxTHOXY Stapley and others to William Lexthall.
1645[-6], January 29. Lewes. — Enclosing a petition from a con-
siderable part of the county, asking repayment of part of the money
lent by them towards the 200,000/. for the Scots' advance out of the
sequestrations of the county, and for that purpose desiring that the
garri.sou of Chichester, which is maintained out of the sequestrations
may be dissolved as now useless, and supporting the request of the
petition. Signed. [N. V., 113.]
Sir William Armyne and others to William Lexthall.
164o[-6], January 31. Grantham.— (The first part of the letter is
identical with that from the Earl of Rutland to the Speaker of the
House of Peers, Avhich is printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 141. It
continues thus) : — " We find so much difficulty in procuring the
mortar piece from Reading, and — now the weather is broken — the ways
so impassable that your service may suffer much before that come unto
us. Wherefore we have sent for the casting tAvo at Nottingham, and if
you please to order the 350/. to us, and add somewhat more to it, we
shall be able to pay for them and provide shells and other necessaries,
and we liope to have no need of a Master of Fireworks to be sent,
having with us one very expert, and others who have done very good
service against Belvoir. AVe shall now apply our whole endeavours
for the reducing of Newark." Signed. Seal. Enclosed are copies of
the summons to the Governor of Ijelvoir and his reply, both printed in
Lords' Jcnrna/s, viii. 141. [X. V., 114.]
A Bill for Exacting the Propositioxs and turning them into an
Act of Parliament.
lG4o[-6], .Tanuary 31. — Read a first and second time on that date.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 424.) Draft, with alterations. Annexed
are the Propositions themselves, with INIr. Whitelocke's addition to the
preamble of the first in a different hand. (They substantially agree
with those sent to the King at Newcastle, which are printed in Ru.-h-
worth, iv. 1. 309, except tliat the order of some is difierent, the period
that the Parliament is to have the command of the Militia is unlimited
instead of 20 years ; some additional Acts, including one for abolishing
the Court of Wards, and another for suppressing interludes and .stage
plays, are mentioned ia proposition 12 ; there arc some variations in
the names of the persons in the first qualification, qualifications ii
and 10 are omitted, the parts of proposition 13 that relate tu the
Militia and Tower of London ai'c omitted, and also proposition 14, con-
cerninjr Grants under the Great Seal. On the other hand, there are
soiiu; !i(l(liti()i.al pioposilioiis (;()iicciiiiii<x llio Kiluciit ioii and Man'i.'ifro of
tlu! l\in<^'s cliildieii, the iiiiiliiij^ of the J'rolcisf ant princes, urul tin;
restoration of tlu- Elector J'alatine, an Act of ()l)livi<jn, indemnity lo
Moinber.s of Piirliaii'cnt for losses sustained in adlicrinj^ to the Parlia-
nieiif, and the disbandinj^ of the Armies. [X. XIV., 100. J
The E-vm, ov Ckaki'IU) an'd Lindes^v, President of Parliament, to
the JjOuds and Commons in thk Pakliamknt of Englam^.
164[o-](), February 3. St. Andrews. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 178, being the first of the two letters there.) Signed. b'ea/.
[N. v., I la.]
The Parli^vmknt of Scotland.
164[o-]6, February 3. St. Andrews. —Order appointing the Earl
of Dunfermline and others as a Committee to attend the army in
England. Copt/. [N. XIX., 201.]
[Major-General Rowland Lauohakxe] to [IU'Ssy Mansell and
others].
ig4,5[_0], February 5. Aberystwith. — Since the receipt of yours of
January 26th, I received information iVom the Brecon gentlemen of
the enemv's late incursions into some part of your county, intimating
their desire of my appearance amongst them. So far as it may suit
with my other engagements I have promised the assistance of most of
mv horse to perfect that service. Draft, written within fold of Mansell's
letter of January 26th, to which it is a reply. [N. V., 100.]
Colonel Edward Pkitciiard and olliers to Major-General
Laugharne.
1645[-6], February 6. CardifV.— " This day the country here,
being countenanced by many Malignaiits come unto them, being met at
their rendezvous fell into mutinous expressions, and that party of them
whicli were better affeoted being sent to quarters those under the com-
mand of Colcnel Came began to quarrel, and at length fell to declare
for the kin^, and a troop of horse under the command of Captain
Edward Gwin seised ou the Colonel-General, your brother. Colonel
Button .... and many of the best affected gentlemen, and
Colonel Herbert of Sir Thomas Fairfax's army, who was there by
chance. . . . They do now besiege this town ; of them we have
not the lea.«t fear nor consideration, but Kagland forces hearing of it
may probably come down to them. Our desire is that you would
dispose of your forces so as (o hinder their joining." Signed. [N. Y.,
101.]
The Propositions and Demands of the County of Glamorgan to the
Governor of Cardiff and bis associates.
[164.T-6, February 6.] — Contrary to our first agreement at our first
risin" for ]ieace to keep both sides out of our country you have sent
several messengers to bring a force into our country.
Contrary to our intents and wills the contribution of this country has
been raised by Ordinance of Parliament from G7/. to 102/. per week,
and some of ([uality have had their liberties restrained and their goods
forcibly detained.
We require the town and castle of Carditi" with all the arms and
ammunition therein to be suddenly and peaceably delivered to us, ou
which we shall to the utmost of our power, secure the governor in his
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estate and person, with his officers and soldier.s, and keep the to.vn free
from plundering.
Men of mean quality and of little or no repute, fortune, wortli or
reputation, have been nominated and made Committees for this county,
whereas baronets, knights, esquires, and gentry have been left out, and
thereby shghted and vilified.
And
Colonel Edward Pritciiard and others' reply to the last.
[1645-6, February 6.] — We never intended to desire any forces
from abroad, but only to repel the attenqits of the enemy at Raglan.
If the county be grieved at the contribution we will join Avith them
for redressing it. The Committee is appointed by Parliament, and
why should they name those that nevei' intended to act for them ? if
they promise now to do so, no doubt they will be added. For the rest
the sum is that this county should he independent from all England,
both King and Parliament, which if your army be such as yon are able
to do, send us word by what authority higher than that cither King or
Parliament by which you demand tliis town. Till then we will live and
die in this town, and though you join Raglan forces with you we shall
carry ourselves like soldiers and maintain it t^ the utmost. We
wonder that Colonel Carne should revolt from that trust and those
protestations to which he is as deeplv engaged as any of us. As for
detaining the gentry, send ours you shall have vours, or they may be
exchanged at the bridge. . . . [N. V., 102.] N. XV'., 170, is.
another copy.
The Declaration of the Gentlemen, Freeholders, and others, the
inliabitants of the County of Glamorgan.
[1645-G, February 6.] — Whereas insupportable grievances and
pressures by some officers and ministers were the cause wholly of our
first rising in arms for our necessary preservation and defence, since the
business hath been carried out by the practices and artifice of some few,
who wrought their own ends under colour of public pretences, and
instead of easing our sufferings have much increased tliem, as will
clearly appear by these ensuing particulars : —
That the county's troop by strict summons attending upon the
garrison at Cardiff were employed in no other service than seizing on
divers of our persons, plundering our houses, and sundiy other ways
unnecessarily molesting us and our neighbouring counties.
That very mean men have been intruded into the Government of the
county, passing by men of quality anil worth.
That these men have put a character of malignancy and delinquency
upon the better part of this county, nor could we conceive any of
us secure, being equally obnoxious whilst they intend to the same
power over us, as is evident they do, for, being pressed that they would
declare not to look back, it was perenq)tordy denied.
That the weekly contribution of 67/. has been raised to 16".;/.
That the Cummon Prmier-Booh hath been connnonly traduced, and
several Sundays omitted in Cardiff, which we apprehend as a fore-
runner of its final rejection, had some tlu-ir desires, and were we not
resolved by the help of God to continue it.
That diverfe of quality and known afTections have without legal
process or cause shown been restrain(;(l, most of whom we have been
forced to enlarge by courses not sorting with our resolution.
That we are advertized of a resolution to bring an excise iq)on us,
which we did ever most desire to av(jid as the greatest pressure.
3r,o
'I'hat tlicii- tyranny misrlit not only extend to our boiiies and floods,
order was taken that our very souls sliould not he. free, the Covenant
already temlered in Carinartlicnshire heing to be shortly tendered unto
us. the very takinj^ whereof would render us guilty of perjury.
'I'hat sehismaiies of several kinds are of greatest trust with some in
chiefest place of govcrriuKMit in this county whereby our soida and lives,
our liberties and estates must be at their desire.
Wheri'fore we appeal botli to God and man, whether we have not just
cause to take and persevere in these ways and courses, the laws at this
time affording no redress, in regard whereof and of the premises we are
confitlent no true lover of his God, his king and his eouutry, but will
cheerfully join with and assist us, and so persuaded are we of the
justness of our proceedings as to desire all and siiigul.ir parsons vicars
and curates to read and publish this our declaration within their
respective parishes and where need require to render the sense of it in
AVel:h and to pray that God would so bless us in our endeavours as
tlipy are intended for His glory, the King's honour, the peace and
liappiness of the kingdom and more particularly of this county.
And because some have a jealousy of receiving the King's forces in
Monmouthshire to our assistance because they of the other side in
Cardiff did and do still labour to bring in strange forces, we certify and
declare that none are receivetl or to be received but what mere necessity
shall enforce us, and such as shall be necessary for reilucing Cardiff,
upon condition likewise that the said forces shall not offer to plunder or
])rejudicc any man in the least degree, and likewise the said forces have
bound themselves to depart, as soon as the reducing of the town and
garrison of Cardiff shall be finished, and do promise to bring their own
provision from Monmouthshire to avoid all trouble and charge to this
land and also to x'eceive orders from and be under the command of
Colonel Carne. [N. V., 104.]
Amendments of the Lords to the Propositions.
[1645-6, February 6.] — (See Lords' Journals, viii. 144.) (The
effect of most of the amendments appears from the Report of the Con-
ference printed in Lords'' Journals, viii, 215.) [N. XV., 174.]
Lord Charles Somerset to the Commaxder-in-Chief and the rest
of his Majesty's loyal subjects in Glamorganshire.
164o[-6], February 13. Raglan Castle. — "Having received certain
intelligence from Sir Charles Kcmeys that your County of Glamorgan
is unanimously by your means risen up in a body to the defence of his
Majesty's rights and privileges against the insulting enemy .... I
acknowledge with admiration those large testimonies of your loyalty and
encourage you . . to persevere therein. ... I shall not be
wanting upon ariy jnst occasion as well to engage my person as to
venture my uttermost credit to serve you." As a proof of which " I have
earnestly soUicited my Lord Ashley for his speedy assistance being now
at Bromyard with a body of 3,000 men, conceiving it very probable
that the enemy will be industrious to draw together all the force they
can to come in our rear and thereby to hazard to distract, if not to
destroy the forward way we are in, by God's assistance, to reduce all
South Wales to their former obedience to his Majesty. I am confident
that in a few days you will see the effects of these my labours to secure
you. Lord Ashley being not only in honour but by a special command
from his Majesty obliged to afford us assistance in this good occasion.
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. . . Rather than you should want I have sent you a greater
quantity " of ammunition '* than I cau well spare." [N. V., 103.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lentiiall.
l(i45[-6], February 13. Crediton. — Recommending Sir Hugh
Pollard to their favourable consideration both on account of the promise
made by himself to him on the surrender of the Castle at Dartmouth,
and also of the good report of his just moderate and fair carriage in his
government both to the country in general and to the Parliament's
friends thereabouts. (See Conunons' Journals, iv. 495.) Signed.
Seal. [N. v., 116.]
William Sprigge to Sir Henry Vane, junior.
l64o[-6], February 16. — Recommending to him Mr. William Driden,
who had been with him a 3 ear since touching the Island of Scilly.
Seal. [N. v., 117.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
1045[-6], February IG. — Petition praying the House to take steps
for setting up Classical Presbyteries so as to enable the many pious and
learned persons willing to enter the ministry to be ordained. Signed.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 443.) [N. XXII., 34.]
The Elector Palatine to the Committee of both Kingdoms.
164o[-6], February 17. Whitehall. — ''By this inclosed paper you will
find my present condition to be such that I want means for my own
subsistence and for the maintenance of my public Ministers in such
negotiations as the urgent necessity of my affairs require. At this
time it is the greater in respect that the Crowns of France, Sweden,
and their confederates having seriously taken into their consideration
the important interests I have in the present great aftairs now in agita-
tion at the general treaty of peace at Miinster and Osnabriick, as also
that no firm nor (^onstant peace can be agreed upon — especially in the
Empire — without the determining and settling of my affairs have
earnestly and severally invited and desired me to send my public
Ministers to the said places to manage my interests in all negotiations
and stipulations which I cannot omit without a very great prejudice
to the true Reformed Religion and cause in general as well as to iny
affairs and interests concerning my restitution in dignity and dominions,
the advancement whereof since both kingdoms have ever embraced with
so much affection, I doubt not but their sense will still be to pro\ ide
for my present subsistence in a way most conducive thereunto in
expectation of their more effectual advancement thereof. Therefore I
thought fit to address my desires to be represented to the Parliament
by you, who are hest aide to time the said business and to advance it by
your serious recommendation." Signed "Charles Lodovic." Seal.
[N.I.,51.]
Articles of Agreement between us and the Gentlemen and Officers
in the town of Cardiff.
[1645-6, February 19.] — "The countrymen who march to their
houses shall keep their own arms — we mean such only as they brought
■with them from their own houses — upon the engagement of all the
gentlemen in the town of Cardifi^ that they shall not draw to any ren-
dezvous without order or warrant from Colonel-General liushy ^Nlansell,
.'}52
iiml for hII the (Jerillcincin uiid ofliccis tlu-y shall march away with
tlirir horses swords pistols and <;!oakl)ji;;s to any ol' the Kiiij^'s garrisons
within ')() miles . . with such a convoy as shall <;ii.ird them . . and
such as shall stay at home shall liav(! tV(!e protiM^tion IVorn the violence
of the soldier and, as far as it lies in us, for your persons and estates.
We shall never urge any oath or oovi^nant unto tender consciences.
We shall not only secure hut honour and encourage the religious
learned Cleigy, they intermeddling only with the husiness of their
function, and for the Co/nmoii Prai/cr-Iiooh we shall not. disturb any
in the ust? of it.
The exchange of prisoners we wholly leave to Major - Cieneral
Laugharne.
We . . yielding unto these particulars do require that the town of
Carditt' with all the arms artillery and ammunition not before excepted
be delivered into the Governor's hands for the use of King and Parlia-
ment by 10 of the clock tomorrow morning, being the 20th of February
1G45.
We expect your answer within this hour or two at furthest and
engage ourselves that Major-G-eneral Laugharne shill subscribe this
before your surrender tomorrow morning and upon your return of a
counterpart of this subscribed by all you gentlemen and officers we
agree to a cessation of arms.
I subscribe to as much as concerns myself and my soldiers.
Rowland Laugharne."
[N". v., 105.]
Sir Wir.LiAM Brereton and others to William Lenthall.
[1645-0, February. Chester.] — "The city itself is generally dis-
affected towards us, so that without a strong force we shall be unable to
secure the city or ourselves, no less than l,oOO loot and 200 horse being
sufficient for that work. It will also require a large sum of money to
lay in a magazine of ammunition, to have a store well furnished with
provisions and also to alter and strengthen the Ibrtiticatiou.s," which
cannot be done without assistance from neighbouring parts, none, as we
conceive, being more obliged hereunto than the nearer parts of Xortli
Wales ■which, " we must expect and shall desire to reduce by our own
forces, Holt, Hawarden, and Flint being three castles th*it in a manner
block up this city on the Welsh side for present, and the Parliament's
forces in Xorth Wales being so inconi^ideiable that of theuiselves they
are not able to reduce these holds. Also these parts having constantly
had their livelihood by their trade and commerce with this city Avill be
most awed to the Parliament and secured in their estates by the forces
maintained in this place." We therefore crave that we may have the
command of at least twelve miles in North Wales to assist for the
maintenance of this garrison. The poverty of this place is such on
accoui^t of their want of trade and the exactions, and the county so
exhausted by being for three years a seat of war, and finally by the
burden of this long siege that tiiey cannot without assistnnce bear the
burden necessary to be imposed. Siyned. Seal. [N. V., 109, should
be 108.]
The Standixg Committee of ^SI^orthumberland.
1(545[_6], March 2. — Testimonial. That to the best of their know-
ledge Sir John Fenwick had always adhered lo the Parliament and not
to the Kins. Signedhy Robert Clavering, Slieriif, and by seven others.
[2s. XIV.,103.]
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The ScoTQH Commissioners.'
1645-6, March 3. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 197.)
•Copy. [N. XIX., 139.]
Francesco Bernardi, Agent of the' Spanish Embassy, to the
Parliament.
[1645-6, March 4,] — Concerning the seizure by Captain Plunket of
ship called the St. Nicholas or *S^^ Peter.
and
Michael Castel and others on behalf of the proprietors of the
cargo of the said ship to the House of Peers.
[Same date.] — Petition praying for reparation. (Both printed in
Lords' Journals, viii. 198.) [N. XVII., 33, 34.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1645[-6], March 5. — Eeport recommending a gratuity of 40/. to
Robert Long, late master of the Providence, who had been dangerously
wounded in taking one of the King's men-of-war. [N. XIV., 101.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1645 [-6], March 6. Bodmin. — Recommending Mr. Glanvill to the
favourable respect of the House. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 495.)
Signed. Seal. [N. V., 118.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1645[-6], March 9. — Report concerning Colonel Rainsborough, and
the proposed surrender of a garrison of the King's. (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 71.) [N. XIV., 102.]
William Pierrepont, Sir William Armyne, Sir Edward
Atscoghe, and Thomas Hatcher to Sir Anthony Irby and
William Ellys.
1645[-6], March 12. Grantham. — Asking that no Colonel be
appointed to the regiment lately under the command of Colonel
Browne, it being unfitting for the county after the reducing of Newark
to continue the pay of two regiments, and recommending that if the
appointment is Med up, the present Lieutenant-Colonel should be
promoted to it. (See Co?n?no?is' Journals, iv. 475.) Signed, Seal.
[N. VL, 31.]
Major-General Rowland Laugharne to William Lenthall.
1645[-6], March 17. Carmarthen.- -Acknowledging the favour of
the House in freeing at his suit the Earl of Carbcry from all delinquency
relative to his military employment or affairs, and desiring that, if this
vote be not equivalent to a fuU and total remission of all crimes since
the beginning of the war, such a remission might be granted on account
of his Lordship's immutable compliance to the Parliament, and the
influence this has been towards settling those parts, and because this
course will induce many others to the Parliament's obedience. Copy,
with footnote, signed -'William Lenthall." "This letter remained with
Mr. Speaker, and was never yet read in the li<iuse." [N. V., 119.]
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
[1645-6, March 23.] — Petition against the provision of Commissioners
to judge of scandals. (Declared to be a breach of Privilege. The
U 61630. „
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efTccf of tlio Petition appears from Commnns' Journals, iv. 518.)
(rriiitt'<l in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 54, p. 84.) Original and Copy.
[N. XXII., 39, 30.]
The House of Commons to the Scotch CosiMissroNERS.
1645 [-6], March 23. — Answer concerning the unknown Knight and
Robert Wright. (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 4HG.) [N.XXII.,
37.]
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers prd tempore.
1645[-G], March 23. Oxford. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii.
235.) Copy on back of last. [N. XXIL, 38.]
Henry Harper to the House of Common.s.
[1645-6, March 23.] — Petition stating his good affection to the
Parliament and his sufferings from the Cavaliers, and desiring to be
relieved from his composition. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 486.)
[N.XXII., 112.]
Lieutenant Ramsey to Major-General Vandrusk.
1646, March 26. Rednes. — " I am certainly informed that there are
come to Couldsknoe the number of 200 foot, and doth threaten to put
us forth of our quarters — which before they do some shall have bloody
crowns — wherefore" I desire to know your will. Eiidorsed : "Read
April 23 at Gainsborough." At foot: "19° April 1646. This letter
was showed to Wm. Brooke at the time of his examination. William
Brooke." [N. VI., 3.]
The Commissioners of the Church of Scotland.
1646, March 26.— Paper. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 333,
No. 1, p. 16, being part of the volume ordered by the House of
Commons to be burnt by the common hangman.) Signed " John
Donn." [N. XIX., 140.]
The Lord Lieutenant of the one part and Viscount Mountgarret
and the other Commissioners of the Roman Catholics of the
other part.
1646, March 28. — Defeazance of the articles of peace concluded that
day. (The material part is printed in Carte, Life of Ormonde, i. 566.)
Copy. [N. XXI., 46.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners
and
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
1646, March 28, 30. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 344,
345.) Copies. [N. XIX., 141, 142.]
The Parliament to the Prince of Wales
and
The Parliament to [Sir Thomas Fairfax].
1646, March 30. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 246, 247.)
Copies, and Draft with amendments. [N. XII., 185, 186.]
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Summary.
[1645-6, March.] — Of letters from the Parliament of England to the
Parliament of Scotland and to Colonel Home, and their replies concern-
ing the giving up of Belfast by the Scotch, the last mentioned being
Colonel Home's answer of February 17, 1645 [-6], received about
February 2Hth, concluding thus: "It is the desire and demand of the
Parliament of England that the Commissioners of the kingdom of
Scotland do immediately send order to Colonel Home or whoever else
is the Commander of Belfest presently to deliver that town to such
persons as the Parliament of England shall appoint." [X. XXI., 124.]
The Parliament to Sir Thomas Glemham.
1646, April 1. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 249.) Draft.
[N. XII., f87.]
The Grand Committee for Religion.
1646, April 1, 8. — Notes of their proceedings concerning the Breach
of Privilege committed by the Petition of March 23rd. (Printed in
Grey, iii., p. 142.) [N. XXII., 43.]
Henry Brooke, Sheriff, and others to William Lenthall.
1646, April 4. Chester. — Enclosing a petition and praying for a
speedy remedy for the misery of the city and county. Signed.
[N. VI., 1.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners and
their Answer.
1646, April 4. Lincoln. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 345.)
Copies. [N. XIX., 145, 144.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1646, April 6. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 258.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 143.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners and
their Answer.
1646, April 7 and 10. Collingham. — (Both printed in Lords'
Journals, viii. 345, 346.) Copies. [N. XIX., 146, 148.]
Captain John Crowther to [William Lenthall].
1646, April 9. Kingsroad. — Sending the news from Ireland. Captain
Robert Moulton had taken and plundered Dingle de Coucli, and Mount
Rattie Castle, with Lord Turmount (Thomond). (Printed in King's
Pamphlets, Ec 333, No. 5, p. 7.) [N. VI., 2.]
Two papers of the English Commissioners to the Scotch Com-
missioners and their two Answers.
1646, April 10 and 17. — (All four printed in Lords' Journals, viii.
346, 347.) Copies. [N. XIX., 147, 149, 153, 154.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, April 15. Lincoln. — In reply to their first answer of the 10th.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 347.) Copij. [N. XIX., 150.]
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'I'lio PiiiNCR OF Walks to the Pauliament.
1640, April 15. Scilly. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 295.)
Cop7j. [N. XII., 188.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646, April 16. — Report recommending Joseph Bransby as captain
of the Hunter. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 516.) [N. XIV., 109. J
The House of Commons.
1G46, April 16. — Resolutions appointing a committee concerning the
Breach of Privilege. (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 511.) [X.
XXIL, 44.]
The Lieutenant-Governor of Aldernet to the Governor of
Guernsey.
1646, April 16. — Two vessels of this island have lately come from
Normandy, who report that there are certainly eleven ships English and
Dunkirkers at Havre de Grace to transport soldiers into England for
the King's service and that soldiers are approaching along the neigh-
bouring coast of Normandy, who are also to embark. A person is also
coming to Jersey on tlie King's behalf to take command of Castle Cornet,
and he has orders to fire upon the town. In French. (See Commons'
Jotirnals, iv. 535.) [N. XVII., 9.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the English Commissioners and
their Answer.
1646, April 17. CoUingham. — (Printed in Lords Journals, viii.
347.) Copies. [N. XIX., 152, 151.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to Charles Louis, Count Palatine,
Arch-Steward and Elector of the Roman Empire.
1646, April 18. Stockholm. — We are gratified by the intelligence
transmitted to us some mouths since by your Dilection through our Aulic
Councillor, Paul Strasburg. We doubt not that your Dilection re-
members our former answers concerning the weighty matter of the
freedom of Germany and especially that of your Dilection and the whole
Palatine House in reply to various letters of yours. When by God's
blessing negotiations for peace commenced we straitly charged our
plenipotentiaries to champion the cause of your Dilection, and to urge
your restitution both to your provinces and dominions, and to your
Electoral Dignity. The com'se of events shows that notwithstanding
the greatest difficulties they have hitherto done their best to execute
these commands. We are persuaded that from our example the Pro-
testant Princes and States of the Empire will be more earnest for the
restoration of the Electoral College, and the equality of the votes. We
wish your Dilection to be assured that we feel deeply the afflicted con-
dition of the Palatine House, so that we are resolved with God's help to
promote your Dilection's honour and advantage both by arms and nego-
tiations. For which purpose we shall again charge our plenipotentiaries
to adhere firmly to our former commands, and to assist your envoys both
those at Osnabriick and those at Miinstcr on every occasion. And since
it is known that the Duke of Bavaria uses his utmost endeavours with
the Most Christian King, in order that by the opening of negotiations
he may be relieved from the arms of the French and may with their
assent transmit the Electoral dignity to his heirs and descendants, your
Dilection being deprived of your ancestral rights and dignity, We
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therefore desire and endeavour to oppose in lime, as far as we can,
attempts of this nature as we have declared to the ambassador of the
Most Christian King, M. de la Thuillerie, when he was here lately.
But besides we think it advantageous as a friend to advise your Dilection
that you should cause diligent application to be made to the Most
Christian King for his co-operation in the general negotiations, that
from his affection to the common cause he may by his plenipotentiaries
at Miinster so direct the proceedings that proper regard may be paid to
your Dilection and the Palatine House and your Dilection's expectations
and desires be satisfied in a fitting manner by the opposite party. We
have impressed the same on our Ministers and Residents both in
Grermany and France. In Latin. Copy. [X. XVIII., 25.]
Proceedings of a Council of War of Colonel Frazer's regiment.
1646, April 21. Laughton. — On several soldiers accused of rapes,
robberies, and assaults. (It quite bears out the account of the proceedings
in the letter of the English Commissioners of May otli, printed in Lords'
Journals, viii. 349, as to the evidence in many cases being the answers
of the accused only. One who had formerly been sentenced to death for
former misbehaviour was sentenced to be executed, another, Andrew
Fraser, was acquitted on the charge of rape on the ground that the
woman consented, being commanded by her fiither, who was threatened
by the said Andrew, for which threatening the said Andrew is to hang
by the hands two hours every day, and nothing of his body coming to
the ground scarcely his toes in some convenient place, near the town of
Tickhill, and this to continue during their abode there — except on the
Sabbath day — upon which his ecclesiastical censure is to go on also.)
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 558.) Copy. [N. XIX., 156.]
The House of Commons.
1646, April 21. — Narrative of the matter of fact concerning the
breach of the Privilege of Parliament. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
iv. 518.) Draft, differing in some I'espects from the form finally
adopted. [N.XXIL,45.]
The Earl of Crawford and Lindesay and others.
1640, April 22. Edinburgh. — Pass to Mr. George Haliburton. (See
Cotnmons' Jour7ials, iv. 54:0.) Copy. [N. XIV., 113.]
The House of Commons to the Assembly of Divines.
1646, April 22. — Questions concerning Church Government. (Printed
in Co7nmons' Journals, iv. 519. This is the draft altered as ultimately
adopted. The end of clause 1. " "Whether any particular Church
Government be jure divino and what that Government is " is an addition
to the orijiinal "draft.) [N. XXII., 40.] N. XXII., 52, is a DraJ\
the preamble and Clauses VI., VII. and VIII. differing in some respects
from their final form.
Thomas Stevenson and others on l)ehalf of themselves and other the
inhabitants of Kocliff, Snaitiie, and other towns thereabouts to
the Committee for the West Riding.
[1646, April 23.] — Petition. Stating that divers officers and soldiers
formerly employed for the King are now among the petitioners, pre-
tending that they are under the command of Major-Gencral Vaudruske
in the Scotch army, and commit great violences, and oppress all by
grievous assessments, by reason whereof many leave their habitations,
thoy being now in as great fear and as ill ease as when the enemy had
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llie power of the country; amonj; wlioin iirc Captain l>iims<lale, late
•^jovcrnor of Cawood Castle for the Kinj^, the two Portingtons and
others, who liavi' bet'n and still deolnre thern.selvcs diHailV'Cted to the
I'arlianicnt, and praying that for rodiess the Committee would preserat
these facts to tlie Lords and Commons, or the Committee of both
Kingdoms. Siyned. [N. XXII., 131. J
The Assembly of Divines to the House of Ixjhds.
[1646, April 25.] — Concerning Mr. Barton's version of the Psalms.
(Printed in Lords' Joni nals, viii. 283.) Siyned. [N. XXII., IG.]
List of such Englisiijien as have served the enemy against the
Parliament, and are either listed in or have sheltered themselves
under the protection of the Scotch Army.
List of such in Major-General Vandrusciie's Regiment as are found
faulty by proof.
List of such iu the Scotch Army as have committed divers mis-
demeanors and are complained of by the inhabitants of the
Wapentake of Osgodcross.
1646, April 27. — (All printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 349, 350.)
[N. XIX., 157, 158.]
A Committee of the House of Commons.
1646, April 30. — Report suggesting what conditions should be offered
to the garrisons that still hold out. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 537.)
[N. XIV., 110.]
The Committee of the Western Associated Counties.
1646, May 2. — Report. (The purport appears from the resolutions
of the House thereon, which are printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 534.)
[N. XIV., 111.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, May 5. Balderton. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 348.)
Certified Copy. [X. XIX., 162.]
The IviNG to Lord Bellasis.
[1646, May 6.] "8 of the clock. — Belasyse. Such is the condision
of affaires att this present that I can give you no hope att all of releife,
nor off better condisions than what I sent you last night, wherfore the
best for my service will be that you conclude uppon them with all
expedisiou the cheefe retison being that according to my dissigne I am
necessitated to march with the Scoch army this day northwards, but
cannot move till this agreement be consented to by you. I am hartily
sorry that my business stands so as that I must impose such condisions
uppon you. I am your most assured friend Charles R.'' Copy. On
the outside is endorsed "His Majesty writt word to the Governor
of Newark three Aveeks before the town was surrendered that upon
assurances which he had received he intended presently to come to the
Scots' army, and therefore he commanded him to keep the town till he
came." (See Commons' Journals, iv. 580.) [N. XIX., 161.]
Articles for the surrender of Newark.
1646, May 6.— (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 1. 269.) [N. XIV., 112.]
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Discovery of 4,000/.
[Before 1646, May 6.] — (See Commons' Journals, iv. 536.) Owing
by Henry Poole to Sir Humphrey Tracy, both Delinquents, for the benefit
of the city of Gloucester. [N. XIV., 84.]
The Examination of Major Edavard Smith.
1646, May 7. — Concerning the negotiations between the Scots and
the King through Mr. Barry. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 59,
p. 92, and in Webb, Memorials of the Civil JV'ar in Herefordshire, ii.
381.) (See Commons' Journals, iv. 569.) Signed. [X. XIX., 1G3.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1646, May 7. Heddeiiton. — Enclosing and supporting the petition
of Jane Atkinson, widow of Captain Henry Atkinson, who was killed
when under his command at Wetherby. The petition is enclosed.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 550.) Signed. Seal. [N". VI., 4.]
The Account betwixt the Committee op Parliament residing at
Southwell and the Scots Army now uefore Newark from
December 11th, 1645 to May 7th, 1646, being 21 weeks.
1646, May 7. — The total assigned to them amounts to 40,090/. 0*. 3c/.
[N. XIV., 114.]
The Earl of Leven.
1646, May 8. Doncaster. — Proclamation against any who had served
against the Parliament coming into the Scotch army. (Almost t;e/-/»a^/?»
the same as that dated May 13th. which is printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 323.) Cop?/. [N. XIX., 164.]
The House of Commons.
1646, May 8, 9, 13. — Votes about the Committee for the intercepted
letters and concerning the examination of Mr. John Cheislie. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, iv. 540, 541, 544.) [N. XIX., 165.]
The Committee of the Estates of Scotland.
1646, May 8. Edinburgh. — Proclamation against any leaving the
kingdom till June 1st, without a pass. (Printed in Lords' Journals^
viii. 323.) [N. XIX., 166.]
The Earl of Leven.
1646, May 8. Great Markham. — Proclamation forbidding under
pain of death any under his command to take away horses, cattle, or goods,
or to compel service, or to do any wrong to the country people, or to
exact moneys, or to have any dealing with those of the late garrison of
Newark, or to engage any otficers or soldiers that have been Avith the
other party, and ordering them on notice of any such being in the army
to signify the same to their superior officers that they may be removed.
Copt/. [N. XIX., 167.]
Colonel Thomas Morgan to William Sandys, Governor of
Hartlebury Castle.
1646, May 9. — Summons to surrender Hartlebury Castle, much
stronger garrisons, as Newark and Banbury, having surrendered.
And
William Sandys to Colonel Thomas Morgan.
Same date. — In reply admitting that if Newark be taken, he cannot
probably expect relief, and desiring therefore so much time as may be
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PtifTlcicnf to inform liinisflf of the certainty thereof, anrl if he shall find
it accordingly ho will forthwith treat. Cojnci. [N. XII., 201.]
The English Commissioners to the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, May 11. Lincohi. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viu. 3iS.)
Copy. [N. XIX., 168.]
The Earl of Leven.
1646, May 13. Durham. — Proclamation. (Printed in Lords' Jour-
nals, viii. 323.) Copij. [N. XIX., 170,]
The Committee of the Estates of Scotland to the King.
1646, May 13, 14, 15. — Four papers. (All printed in Lords'
Journals, viii., 330.) Copies. [N. XIX., 171.]
Examination of Captain Adam Shippeuson.
[1646, May 14.] — At Durham the day the Scotch army brought the
king thither I met one David Bahannon, pretending to be Scout Master
General to the Scots. I desired to know why they brought the king in
such haste with their whole army northward. He replied that he could
certify me in that particular as well as most men in their army could,
and said that the Parliament had abused the king in denying him
liberty to come safe to London and in voting him not fit to come to the
Parliament, but to be sent to Warwick Castle to be kept in safe custody,
and that he thought that rather than their army would suffer the king
to take such dishonourable conditions of the Parliament as they had
proposed, the Scotch army would protect the king against the Parlia-
ment and stand upon a defensive war against them.
And
Examination of Captain Thomas Lilburne and Lieutenant Edward
Shipperson.
1646, May 14. — Captain David Bahanon on the 12th instant said that
the Parliament endeavoured to alter the form of government of this
kingdom of England and to brinjj the kingdom under the government
of petty kings and sought by all means to overthrow the power of King
Charles, and that they endeavoured also to break the peace between the
kingdoms of England and Scotland.
And
Examination of Cornet John Carruth.
[1646, May.] — At Sherbourne I met with Sir Frederick Hambleton's
son, a captain of horse in the Scotch army, and asked him why they
marched so fast away with the king, and why they did not send him t(i the
Parliament. He replied because the Parliament would send him prisoner
to Warwick Castle, and before he should bo a prisoner, and not placed
in all his former power, throne, and dignities they would lose all their
lives in establishing him thei'ein. I replied they would have a shrewd
party to fight against. He answered he knew that, for they had the
Parliament of England to fight against.
And
Second Examination of the Same.
1G46, June 5. — At Monk Seton, in Northumberland, I met with a
party coming from Scotland to recruit the garrison of Tyneniouth Castle.
I asked the officers what news in Scotland, who answered that in
Scotland they were levying the 6th man. I replied, I hope we shall
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have peace, and then what will be done with those men ? They answered
they were to be for his Majesty's service and at his command whenever
he would command them. Copies. [N, XIX., 159.]
The House of Commons.
1646, May 15. — Order concerning the minute of the letter to the
Prince. (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 546.) [N. XIV., 121.]
The Earl of Leven.
1646, May 15. Newcastle. — Proclamation in almost the same words as
those of the 8tli and 13th, with the addition that JNIajor Trollop and
the other officers named in the letter of the English Commissioners of
the lltii are mentioned by name as persons to be removed from the
ar.my. Copy. [N. XIX., 172.]
The Examination of Michael Hudson.
1646, May 16. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 9.)
[N. XIV., 123.]
The Examinations of John Pearson and John Browne.
1646, May 18. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 10.)
[N. XIV., 115.]
The King to Sir Thomas Glemham, Governor of Oxford.
1646, May 18. Newcastle. — Authorising him to quit that city and
to disband his forces upon honourable conditions. Sign-Manual.
[N.L, 18,]
The King to the Committee of the Estates of Scotland.
1646, May 19. Newcastle. — "After so long and sad an interi'uption
of the happy understanding betwixt us and our good subjects of our
kingdome of Scotland — which hath exceedingly afflicted us — and least
the sad effects thereof may have alienated the affections of many of that
kingdome from us, and preferring nothing to the love of our subjects
on which our safety and greatnes most depends, and without which wee
propose not to ourselves any happines ; wee have thought fitt to labour
to dispossesse them of all prejudices rather by shewing them our present
resolutions, then remembring them of our former differences; havein"-
come hither with a full and absolute intention to give all just satisfaction
to the joynt desires of both kingdomes, and with no thought either to
continue this unnaturall warre any longer, or to make a division betwixt
the kingdomes, but to comply with our parliaments and those entrusted
by them in everything for settling of truth and pease. Your commis-
sioners have offred to us diverse papers in your name expressing your
loyall intentions towards us, for which wee cannot but returne you
harty thanks, and shall study to apply ourselves totally to the councels
and advices of our parliaments. \Veo have already sent a message to
the two houses of our parliament of England, and your commissioners
at London, which wee liope will give satisfaction. Wee have likewise
written to all such within our kingdome of Scotland as have any
commission from us to lay doune armes, disband their forces, and render
their garrisons, and have written to our agents and ministers abroad
for recalling all commissions issued forth by our authority to any at
sea, against any of our subjects of either kingdomes; ;ind have sent
letters to the governour of our city of Oxford to quitt that garrison upon
honourable conditions, and disband our forces there, which being granted
to him, wee have resolved presently to give the like ordei* to all our
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other garrisons and forces within tliis kiiif^domc. And that-the truth
of tlicso our royall inteutions may he niadi! i<nowno to all our good
subjects in Scotland, weo dt^sire a proclamation may bo printed and
published together with this letter at all convenient i)laces, hoping none
will beleeve but that this is our voluntary and cordiall resolution, and
proceeds from no other ground than our deip sense of the bleeding
condition of our kingdomes, and that our reall intentions are — with the
blessing of God and his favoura])le assistance — to joyno with our par-
liaments in setleing religion here in purity — after the advice of the
divines of both kingdomes assembled at Westminster — and our subjects
of both kingdomes in freedome and safety. So expecting your councels
and advices in everything wherein wee shalbe concerned, wee bid you
hartily farewell." Copi/ in Sir John Chieslie's hand. [N. XIX., 173.]
Henet Herbert to Robert Scowen and Thomas Puet.
1646, May 19. Bristol. — Enclosing the following examination.
Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 5.] Enclosed :
The Examination of William Barry of Tregiett, in the
parish of Lanrothell, in the County of Hereford.
1646, May 16. Chepstow. — " In the beginning of August 1645,
when the Scots army laye at Mitcheldeane in Gloucestershire
about 1,000 horse . . came on the Saturday before the siedge
of Hereford to his house and carried him away prisoner . . .
He . . was brought to Rosse to Liftenant-Generall Callender,
and thence to Deane to Generall Leven where he was asked
concerning the King's strength wherein hee gave them his best
information. The Lord Leven then tould him hee must go back
with the Lord Callender to Rosse. That night hee was com-
mitted, next day beeing Sunday, the Lord of Mountgomerie tould
this examiuant hee would gett him released and hee or the Lord
Levestou gave him twenty shillings, and accordingly abowt
six a clock that afternooue hee had his libertye, the Lord of
Mountgomerie commanding him to come to his quarters which
this cxaminaut did. The Lord Mountgomerie then asked him
whether hee would goe with a message to the King's Court to
Sir William Flemin which — thoug verie unwilling — hee under-
tooke and carried a letter subscribed by the Lord Mountgomerie,
the Lord Cinckclare, and the Lord Levestou to Sir William
Flemin with direction in case hee were not at court to deliver
the letter to the King's owne hande. This examiuant, repairing
on Munday to Eewperre in Glamorganshire, where the King
then was, delivered the letter to Sir WiUiam Flemin who shewed
the same to the King in the garden in the sight of this examiuant.
Upon reading whereof the King came to him and sayde, ' you
are come owt of the Scott's armye. How strong are they ? '
This examinant replyed they were a greate armye, hee beelieved
twenty thousand men, but thought they were his Majestie's
faithfull subjects, some of them declaring themselves his Majestie's
sworne servants. The King asked who were they; this
examinant replyed that the Lord Levestone sayde hee had byn
so this five yeeres. The King sayde it was true, so they parted.
That night Sir William Flemin came along with him to Carlyeon,
and next day beeing Tuesday to Monmoth and abowt fowre of
the clock that daye neere this examinant's howse in a woode
mett with the Lorde Mountgomerie, where after two howres'
privat discoorse they parted. Then Sir WiUiam Flemin came
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with this exaraiuant to his howse, aud the Lord of Mouiit-
gomerie with the Lord Sinckclare aud the Lord Leveston came
thither in the night to Sir William Flemin, where after long
discoorse, sitting up all night, at breake of day on Wednesday
morning, that day they marched to Hereford to beesiedg it. The
three foresaid lords repaired to theyr quarters and Sir William
Flemin to the King. Abowt two dayes after. Sir WilHam Flemin
sent his man to this examinant to meete him at Monmoth, which
hee did. Sir William Flemin then tould him hee must goe with
a letter and deliver it to eyther of the three lords that mett at liis
howse. Hee accordingly went and delivered the letter to the
Lord Mountgomerie at Dydley in Herefordshire, on Friday
night as hee thinks, but the contents hee knowes not. Tlie
Lord Mountgomerie called for a mapp and tifter perusall towld
this examinant hee wowld meete Sir WiUiam Plemin at Henllan,
a place seaven miles from Hereforde. This examinant acquainted
Sir William Flemin therewith, and brought him on Satyrday to
the said place, where the Lord Mountgomerie was, and after an
howre or two in discoorse parted, the Lord Mountgomerie com-
manding this examinant to bee at a place called New Inne next
morning, beeing Sunday, that hee might consider of another
meeting with Sir William Flemin. The Lord came not that
daye, but Munday morning the Lord Mountgomerie sent his man
Richard Storye to this examinant, who towld him hee had a
message from his lord to Sir William Flemin, and desired him to
go for him, which hee did upon the said Storye's horse, and Sir
William Flemin beeing then at Gudderidg Castle, came along
with this examinant neere New Inne, where llichard Story
spoke with him, and after some discoorse, they parted, from
Avhich tyme this examinant never heard any more.
And this examinant farther saith that what hee did was only as
hee thought for the goode of the Kingdome, the Lord Mount-
gomerie declaring that the busines they were now abowt with
the King was to settle a happy peace." (See Cojmnons' JouT'
nals, iv. 569.) Signed. [N. XIX., 187.]
The House of Commons.
164G, May 19. — Votes concerning the Scotch army, (Printed in
Commons^ Journals, iv. 55L) [N. XIX., 176.]
The Pkince of Wales to the Receiver of the Duchy of
Cornwall.
1646, May 20. Castle Elizabeth, Jersey. — (Printed in Lords'
Journals, viii. 405.) Sign-Manual. Seal. [N. I., 31.]
Henrt Ogle to Sir J[ohn] F[enwick.e].
1646, May 20. . . . — " We have a regiment lately come in from
Scotland, under the command of one Colonel Maull. . . They are very
oppressing to our country, going up and down, burning towns, as the
soldiers phrase it, receiving 3/., 4/., 5/., and more according to the
bigness and litt4eness of the towns, and where they quarter at night
they demand, as 1 am told by a preacher their own countryman, who
is sorrowful for their demeanour, . for a captain 12«., for a lieutenant
65., ensign 4*., and for common soldiers 2d. a man, which they levy
before their departure from their quarters. Their usual march is 5
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or G miles a day, and not diroctly forwards noithor. They have been
some ten days in the country niid are not, ahove some 11 miles yet
from the borders. The Committee is about to write to the General
to certify him of their insufTcrabh! oppressing courses and hopes from
him to get relief, else our country will be undone. There is not
almost a week passes but forces arc i)assing back and forth, so that
our country is most pitifully harrowed. This hath b«?n so often
remonstrated and so little remedy that most despair, and so sit <lown in
silence. ... It would be beneficial to our poor country that a
motion were made no more forces might come in amongst us, there being
now a great levy of men which fears the country, these already come
are so oppressing in their levies of moneys, much more if so many
thousands follow as is here reported are coming amongst us. The
letters and other carriages of our brethren, commissioners for that
kingdom, gives all good satisfaction of their well intentions, but the
oppressions and carriages of the common soldiers are very gross and
oppre.^ive, raising up the reproachful names of Roundheads, Parlia-
ment rogues, &c." [N. XIV., 116.]
Relation of Robert Dodsworth, Steward to tho Lord Grey.
[104G, May.] — Concerning Colonel Ma[u]irs regiment, how they
carried themselves after they came into England, describing how
besides their quarters, they exacted contributions in money. [N. XX.,
208.]
The Marquess of Ormonde to Major-General ^Ionro.
1646, May 21. Dublin Castle. — Enclosed :
The King to the Marquess of Ormonde.
1646, April 3. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 365, 366,
and Rushworth, iv. 1. 272, 266, where it is misdated the 13th.)
Copies. [N. XII., 189.]
The Committee for the Eastern Association.
1646, May 23. — Report. Recommending that the garrisons of Lynn,
Cambridge, Bedford, Huntingdon, and the Isle of Ely be disbanded,
and that the state ol the garrison of ^Newport Pagnell be reported to
the Committee of both Kingdoms. (See Commons'' Journals, iv. 615.)
[N. XIV., 122.]
The House of Lords.
[1646, May 25.] — Heads for a Conference. (The first paragraph of
those printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 328.) [X. XIX., 175.]
The Committee of the Estates.
[1646, May 25.] — Papers concerning Mr. Ashburnham and Dr.
Hudson. (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 1. i?71.) Copy. ! X. XIX.,
16y.]
The Parliament to the Prince of Wales.
1646, May 25. — (The purport suflBcieutly appears from Commons'
Journals, iv. 554.) Draft as passed by the Commons. [N. XII..
190.]
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The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1646, May 29. — Report desiring that arms and ammunition be sent
to Guernsey. [N. XIV., 124.]
The Committee of the Estates.
1646, May 31. Newcastle. — Order disbanding General-Major
Vandrusque's resriment. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 366.) [N.
XIX., 174.]
Information of John Goodyear and Gregory Wilson, Sequestrators
for Langburgh Wapentake, presented to the Committee for the
North Riding.
[1646, May.] — " That many officers and souldiers which were lately
in the garrison of Newark and others the King's garrisons lately taken
in are now mingled amongst the Scotts in their army and doe
insinuate themselves into there companies and thereby draw the rudest
sort of the Scottish army to comitt fearfull outrages in our countrey,
which Avee humbly certifie by credible informaciou from our neighbors,
wee not dareiug to stay at home ourselves to stand to the mercy of
those merciles men.
First it will bee proved that the sequostratours have bin sore
threatned to bee bereavd of their lives and have had their goodes
taken from them, and many of the inhabitantes have had their horses
taken from them upon the highway and their purses and clothes, and
some sore beaten and wounded.
That as wee are credibly informed they have taken divers horses
belonging to CoUonel James Mauleverer at Ingleby ArnclifF, and
alhnost undone James Cliffton of Westlaythes by plundring, and on
John Trewhit of Dounton, and as wee are informed fall cheifly upon
them which are best affected.
That a poore woman of Dounton striveing to rescew some goodes of
her owne was miserably murderd.
That one Thomas Spence of Gisborough, a man of good estate and
credit, was lamentably murdered in his owne howse being run through
with a rapier and, as if that had not bin enough, had allso his braines
beaten out.
That the Scottish horse lay such excessive taxes on the countrey,
that they are not able possibly to subsist, but are forced to suffer their
goodes to bee taken — as it were legally — though uoe such oppressive
sesses bee imposed by the parliament comissioners or comittees for the
county haveing legail power.
That the said sesses are generalhj layd on after the rate of about
90,000/. jicf month for Yorkshire, besides plundering, stealing horses,
and free billitt.
By these courses our poore countrey will bee updone which formerly
gi'oand under the like — though not soe greate tyranny — and for our
parte it shall never greive us though wee bee allmost ruind in our
estates, in regard wee are in so good hopes of a hap[)y conclusion.
That none dare passe from towne to towne in regard soe many have
had not only their money taken from them but allso their horses and
clothes.
That an honest man of Egton striveing to rescew a horse which the
souldiers would have taken from him had his hand stroken off." Signed
[N. XIV., 229.]
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The House of Commons.
If) 16, Juno 1. — Votes appointing Coinniittees to consider of the
raising of the 1()(),CX){)/., and to prepare an answer to tlie Seoteh letter
of May 201 h. (Printed in Commom' Journals, iv. oGO.) [N. XIX.,
176.]
Deposition of Andkew Lumsdale, of Morpeth.
1646, June 1. — On May 24th "he saw a regiment of foot . .
quartered in Moq^eth, then newly brought into England from Scotland
under command of Mr. Patrick Maule of the King's bedchamber."
On the 21st he saw certain Scotch soldiers lately come over from
Ireland . . quartered at Bowton in Northumberland, and on the same
day " he was told " that a regiment of Scotch horse, who the night before
had quartered at Kelso . . were come that day into Glendale, and
that by common report in Northumberland he hath heard they are
raising the fourth man to come into England." . .
And
Examination of John Dobson of Newcastle.
Same date. — (Part printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 14. It
continues thus) : — " Since the King came to Newcastle he heard that a
ship laden with ammunition and arms was brought to Newcastle from
beyond seas ; and he saw some round shot, part of that ship's lading,
carried into one of the public magazines upon the Bridge at Newcastle."
And
Examination of Blackburne.
Same date. — (To the same effect as the last.) [N. XIV., 125.]
"William Lenthall to Francis Crosse.
1646, June 3. — Pass. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix,
15.) The appearance of the original bears out the statement there
as to the alterations in it. [N. XIV., 126.]
The Earl of Lincoln to the House of Lords.
[1646, June 3.] — Petition with certificate (on parchment) of the
Committee for taking Accounts. (Both printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 35.S, 354.) [N. XXIL, 152, 153.]
The Eael of Lauderdale, Archibald Jhonston, Hew Kennedy,
and Robert Barclay to William Lenthall.
1646, June 3. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the letter of the
same date to the Earl of Manchester, which is printed in Lords'
Journals^ viii. 356.) Signed. Seal. [N. VI., end.]
Report of Mr. Stockdale's Committbe.
1646, June 3, 4, 5. — Concerning- the misconduct of the Scots at
Tickhill and elsewhere without their punishment, General Leslie's
behaviour therein, the movements of the Scotch since the surrender of
Newark, the number of English Papists and Delinquents in their army,
their plundering and other misconduct, the numbers of the Scotch at
the sie^e of Newark, their pay and what passed between them and the
Eno-lish Committee with their army, their taking free quarter and
committing murders, rapes, and other outrages, their giving protection
to those who formerly served in the King's forces, and particularly to
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Mr. Ashbumham, their bringing new forces into England, and raising
new levies in Scotland, their garrisons at Carlisle and elsewhere and the
negotiations about them. (A brief abstract is printed in Commons'
Journals, iv. 567.) [N. XIX., 178, 179, 181, 182.] N. XIX., 160 is
rough notes for same. Annexed were (probably) the following :
i. Paper headed " Tortures Tickhill."
ii. The Inhabitants of Alfreton against Quartermaster- General
Innes' troop.
iii. Complaints of the grievances lately suffered from certain
Reformadoes pretending themselves to belong to the Scotch
army.
[1645-6, "January 12-15.] Tickhill.—
iv. The information of Captain Thomas Nicholson and others.
(All describing the acts of violence and exaction committed by
Scotch officers and soldiers.) (All are printed in Grey, iii.
Appendix, Nos. 28, 29, 27, 31, pp. 44-51.) [N. XIX., 177,
183, 184, 185, 186, the last two being slightly varying copies of
No. 4.]
V. A true Account of the charge of the Town of Whitley.
1646, April 20. — " By being assigned as an assistant town to
Captain Pott's troop in Greneral-Major Vandruske's regiment
since the 2nd of March last.
£ s. d.
Paid March 9th, for the first week's assessment
in money - - - - - 5 5
The soldiers that came to demand it spent the
town - - - - - - 5
The Quartei-master forced the Constable to give
him besides the Assessment - - - 10
Paid the 1 8th for the second week in money - 5 5
Before the payment of this week's assessment,
Mr. Everingham was fetched prisoner to
Hatfield because he refused to pay, and there
detained till the money was paid, and further
the Constable — Peter Blarshall — who was ill
beaten by the Quarter Master and prisoner
likewise with him, was forced to pay the
4 men lOd. for fetching them.
They spent the town 5*., and their free billet
when they came for the men - - - 9
The Constable about this imprisonment was forced
to sj^end at least - - - -0150
Two sokliers kept upon free quarter about a
fortnight, and in ale for them 6*. - - 1 2
Paid the 28th in provision, hay, &c., to their
quarters to the value of - - - 5 5
Paid April 7th, for the 4th week's payment in
provision 3/. 13^., in money 32*., and the
Quarter Master for receiving it 6*. - - 5 11
More towards a fifth week's payment in pro-
vision, the lOth - - - - 2
All this paid by threats and compulsion.
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£ t. d.
It cost the Constable about his atten'lance on
them at several times ami scekiiifj after pro-
vision at least " - - - - 1
27 17
N. XIX., 155.]
The CoMjnxTEE for the Northern Association.
1646, June 4. — Order, reporting to the House of Commons : That the
House be moved that all possible means be used for providing of the
100,000/. for the Scotch army, in order of their own vote; That it be
recommended to Sir Thomas Fairfax to go down into the Northern parts
with such forces as shall be thought fit for the preservation thereof.
[N. XIX., 180.]
Colonel Robert Russbll, Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey, to the
Earl of Warwick.
1646, June 4. — The morning of May 15th — it being a very great
mist — four frigates from Jersey came near Castle Cornet with one pink
and two boats, and by advantage of the dusk Aveather, put them into the
Castle Cove, having in them provision and many Irish. The necessities
of the soldiers in Sark are very urgent, and they much in arrear.
Supply of powder, match, and demi-cannon and demi-culverin shot is
desired with as little delay as possible. E.vtract. Enclosed are extracts
from a letter from St. Malo with rumours about the intentions of the
Prince. On the same paper are extracts from letters of Colonel Bethell
and a merchant of St. Malo, on the same subject and about the state of
the islands. [N. XII., 191.]
The Parliament.
1646, June 4, 17, and 9. — Resolutions concerning the Militia of
London. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 367, 372, and Commons'
Journals, iv. 563, 579.) [N. XIV., 130.]
Captain Robert Moulton to William Lenthall.
1646, June 8. — Enclosing a paper sent by the Earl of Ormonde into
Wales intercepted at Milford. Seal. [N. VI., 6.]
Examination of [James Thurbarne] Town Clerke of Sandwich.
1646, June 8. — " That Pitman came from Rochester with Hudson as
he said to Sandwitch."
Examination of Doctor Francis Crosse.
Same date. — " That Hudson was with him and tolde him he coulde
bringe the king to the parliament, and woulde undertake it upon his
life. He desired to doe it privatly and have his intentions knowen to
Mr. Pierpoynt and Mr. Hollis and to none of the Scotch commissioners.
If they knewe it, the king woulde be hurried away to Scotlande. He
sayth he procured the passe for Hudson of the Speaker's Secretary.
Hearing his good intentions he asked him to doe it without going into
France, but he ansuered he woulde goe and have letters of credence
from the Queeue to the Scotch army. Then he coulde better effe[c]te
it. He eaid he woulde not stay above three dayes there.
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Thursday or Wednesday last was the first time he sawe him and not
this twelvemonth before. Then he sente for him to come to the Swan
in Fish Streete to dine. Hudson had two men with him there. He
knewe not their names. He dined and supped with tlie said company
at both diner and supper.
He knowes not of any company that he wente into or that came to
him nor of any message or letter that he sente while he was in towne.
He knowes not where he lay on Wednesday and Thursday nighte. He
lay at his house one nighte.
Being pressed where he lay or whether at his house, he ansuered one
nighte at his house, but after confessed two nights, the two firste nights
that h'.' sawe him after he came to towne. He saytli that the first day
he dined and supped with him at the Swane. Tlie nexte day they dined
and supped together at his house. His men satt with him at meals at the
tavern. There was none other but his wife and a gentlewoman and Hudson
and the man that was with him. The gentlewoman was Mrs. Mortimer,
She lives in the Muse (Mews) is a widowe. He tiiinks Hudson sente
for her, not he. After he wente from his house he wente to a cook's in
Toolies Streete, and lay there, a poore house. Mr. Ed. Stevens and he
wente to hini thither. Hudson sente him for Stevens to come to him
and there they spake of the busines of bringing the kinge to the
parliament. He sayth his house is righte agaynste the Gate House.
They were two or three houres drinking two pints of wine, and that
was at the Blewc Anchor. He said Scotts wore soe base and did soe
abuse the English it was pitty but they shoulde suffer. They will sufier
noe Englishman to come to him. He said he conceived the ScolTS
woulde undoe the King. He said Hudson said the Scotts woulde have
thirty-six hundred thousande jjounds for their danger by Montros and
they have 10,000/. per month for customs, and the King as he thinks
spends not above 100/. a month. He sayth he hath good ground from
the King that lie will goe alonge with him from the Scotch army. He
said he wente to the Queene to make it her busines that the people
mighte love hirn the more. He and Hudson both knewe that the
parliament had sente for him to the Scolts army. Hudson toulde him
that the mayour had him in his custody and the Kinge sente for him and
soe he escaped going upon his worde. He said he spake of these two
members of the house, for he said they were rational men, and woulde
carry it secretly that the design might not be loste. He did intend at
liis returne to comunicatt it to the King. He wente for the passe for
himselfe the day after lie was at the cook's and is dated the day he went
for it, yet he had it not til the day after. He wente to him with his
passe to tlie cooke's in St. Toolies, but from his house he wente with
him to the White Lion in Tower Streete. Mr, Stevens wente with him
when he carried the passe. He sayth at his coming away he desired
the King not to ingage himself too far to the Scotts til he hearde further
from him. Hudson, he tliinks, was unsatisfied with the Scotts, for they
woulde not let him stay with the King although tiiey had jiroinissed to
the King he shoulde stay with the King. He sayth that the maiour of
Newcastle and the Aldermen coulde not come to the Kinge, but making
use ofllutlson, thoy came to the King and kissed his handi-.
He wente twice the first day for the passe and desired it for himself to
traveil to improve himself for the languages. He said he tolde them he
had laken thd Covenent.
He had that letter from Hudson and knowes his hande.
The passe was in th(! deponent's name and lie gave it ro Hudson that
soe he mighte passe freely.
He wente to Stevens his house to day and did whisper with his wife
that he had a letter for Hudson and wished him to come to him.
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The .scrjaiit came to l.liis (Uiponcnt's hou.sc to sourcli for IliuiHon hut he
was <^one timt morning thence.
He siiyth that he hiith spoken with none this day sinee he was taken
but his keeper ami sente for his wife whoo dined with him."
(The rest of tlie examination is priiitc^d in Peck, Dcsidcrttta C'ltriosa,
ix. IG.)
And
Examination of JAsrES THUunAnxK, Town Chrk of Sandwich.
Same date. — " Laste nighte he was sente for by tlie Mayor and the
jurats of Sandwich. When he came he saide he founde the mayour,
Captain Peake and Mr. Foster, two jurats, and Lieutenant-Colonel
Pitman and Mr. Hudson. When he came they were discoursing of
Hudson's busines. He desired to heare agayne. They tolde this
examinante that this man conveyed the King to the Scotch army, and
fourteen days agoe he came from Newcastle to London, and Saturday
nighte came to Sandwich with Lieutenant-Colonel Pitman, and Pitman
lefte him that nighte and came to him one Sunday morning, and being
ready one Sunday evening to take horse for Dover, Pitman sente for
the maiour whoe came and apprehended him, asking him his design.
He said he was going for France. Presently withal the inkeper where
he lay brought in the passe here produced, founde in his servant's
boots as the inkeper said. His name is Robert Barham. Upon further
discourse he said his man was not in the passe for he was in the pay-
sheets (?) and this man traveling by his owne name. Then I desired
his design which he said was to goe to France to speake with the
Queene, by whom he mighte be received to the Scotch army agayne,
that he mighte gayne the King to come to the parliament. He said
that his Majestie came from Oxford with Mr. Ashburnham and him.
The King gave out that they were for London, and the lords knewe noe
other. They came to Brainforde, ten miles from London. I asked if
the King was not within the suburbs. He said that was a secret and
desired to be excused. He saide he had the watch worde of N[ewcastlel
from the captain of the guarde at Newcastle, and soe passed through
the guarde very quietly and came to London yesterday was fourteen
dayes. He said he came out of London as he beleives on Saturday and
Colonel Pitman and he mette on this side Rochester, and came to Sand-
wich one Saturday. He said if the maiour and j urates woulde have a
letter sente him he woulde sende it to two such gentlemen that shoulde
carry the message to such parliament men that shoulde be satisfied.
Being asked whoe they were, he said they were men. Asked
who they were, he said, Mr. Hollis, Mr. St. John, and Mr. Rouse."
Signed " James Thurbarne."
And
Examination of Edwaed Stevens of Westminster.
Same date. — " He hath knowen Michael Hudson nere twenty yeares.
He sawe him in Auguste laste at the White Harte in St. Giles, where
he lay above three quarters of a yeare. He wente in the habit of a
scoller then in grey suite with a blacke casocke. One Friday
laste at nighte, by mere accidente he sawe him in Southwarke, and not
before since Auguste. One Friday nighte aboute five a clockc, I was at
a tavern under the Exchange in the Strande, and a brother-in-lawe of
his came to me and asked me for Mr. Hudson. I asked him what he
coulde doe with him if not arreste him. I protested I had not scene
him. I desired him to see him. His brother and I wente do^me. I
wente into Southwarke and founde him and then he was going. We
dranke a pinte of wine and then he wente away. I asked if he wente
away with the King. He said I (aye) . He said he was a prisoner at New-
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castle and had cjot his liberty. He advised him to make his peace with the
parliament, els he was undone. He assured me to come agayne within a
fortnight. I wente to some friends to advise what to doe. This morning
I acquaynted Mr. Rouse with it aboute 7 this morning and at 2 this
afternone, and he said he was taken. I wente out today at six of the
clocke and was never at home since. He sayth that after he hearde the
King was gone he thoughte upon some speach betwixte Hudson and
him heretofore aboute a yeare since, that the King was gone to Lynne.
I tolde this to Mr. Rouse. He said that they had a design for Lyime
and the He of Ely. Hudson had many suites. He was his solicitor for
twenty. He said the Scotts woulde not suffer him to come to the
King agayne; there was a fayr correspondency betwixte the English
commitee and him as he said. They coulde not goe to the King, but
he did often goe and they were loath he shoulde come away. Mr.
Samuel Thornley, one of the committees at Westminstei-, was the man
that he imployed to Mr. Rouse. He sayth in Auguste laste Hudson's
judgment as he thinks was for the parliament. He had two livings
but they were to be extended for debt and his rents given up, and
was not sequestred though it be said he was sequestred. He is
aboute forty yearcs of age. I asked why he did not persuade the King
to come hither as well as to the Scotts. He refused to ausuere. He
said they lefte the King forty-eight houres til they wente to the Scotch
army and returned. He did not tel where it was. They sente for a
barber to trime them and he said they had almoste been discovered, for
their hayre the barber said was cut with knives. He said thev came
within ten miles of London and dined there. He said the King was
not in London. He wished me to be silent and said Avhen he came
backe he woulde say more to those he mighte truste. He was not
disguised, but in a greene suite." Signed " Edw. Stevens."
And
Examination of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Pitman, an Officer for
the King heretofore.
Same date. — " He was lately in Kente. his wife is there near to Sandwich.
On Saturday laste, he wente to Sandwich from London. He knowes
Mr. Hudson, but whether a parson (?) or noe he knovves not. He over-
tooke one on Saturday laste on Rochester Bridge that called himself
Dr. Crosse. He said he was for Flanders and I asked him if his name
was not Hudson. He said noe, it Avas Dr. Crosse. I said I thought he
was Hudson and he Avas with one. He said I (aye), then T was acquainted
with him. 1 su[)ped with him on Saturday nighte. He .spake to me
both Saturday and Sunday of many particulars of the King's intentions,
which were, he intended to sende four propositions. L to yelde the
Militia for years to the parliament. 2. leave church govern-
ment to the house. 3. he Avoulde stande for good tearmes for them
that adhered to him. The fourth, I forgett : it was Irelandc. His
intention in going to France was for the good of the King an<I
He came by London to acquaynte some parliament men with tiiis as a
message from the King. Ho shoulde have spoken witli my Lorde
Maiour, but covdde not, but sente a message to him in liis time of l)eing
there. A friende of his got a passe in the name of Cro.sso, for him to
passe as phy5;ician. His intention was for a lettiT from tlie Quccne to
give thankes to the Scotts for the receiving the Kit)g and di.siring that
he mighte be agayne readmitted. He said the deputy maiour broughte
him out of the towne, and the captaine of the guaide gave him the
worde before nighte. Ho toldo him that he had spoken Avith some
parliament men for the King, and the man to whorae he Avritte his
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letter can toll wlioo they were. The firste time he sawc him was in
(Jxibnle, and he undertooke then to ^oe to Warham and get it given
iij) to the King. His way was he w(!nte as a pursuivant (?) from the
parliuinent to receive tiie King's rents, and at a weeke end lu- gott
Warham. lie let downe the bridge and this examinanfx; then
entered with his horse. He wonlde ordinarily make tlie Speaker's
passes and they wente . I wente to church
with him on Sunday, and dined with him, and we were at churcli
twice in Sandwich. After afternone service hi; desired to be gone to
Dover, for a packet boate was to put off that niglitc Aboute five
at nighte his horses were ready, and his man Robert Baker, whoe was
with him at Warham, and soe called him.self there. Then, as be was
going to horse, 1. (hjsired him to drinke a pinte of wine and 1 sente John
Witherborough D[eputy]-Constable (?) of the towne, to the maiour, to
desire the maiour to come to me. He came and I layed my hande on
his sworde and said he Avas a prisoner to the State and so was his man.
I lefte the horses and amies with the maiour. He sayth he tolde him
he lefte his horses there and his sworde and two peeces to come from
his sister at whose house he lay and in whose house he was when be
was searched for. His sister broughte him away to another place. He
much desired to come to London." Sicjned " Tho. Pittman."
And
Examination of Phil^vdelphia Crosse, wife of Doctor Crosse.
Same date. — " She sawe her husband this day at Spencer's (?) ; they
dined together. She knowes Mr. Hudson. He was at her house and
lay there two nights laste weeke and dined and supped there one day.
It was Munday and Tuesday as she thinkes. Hudson's wife is her
sister. He spake of bringing the king from the Scotts. Mrs. Morti-
mer dined with him when he was there. She sayth that he was not
in her house that nighte. He said that he woulde acquaynte some
members of the house with his purpos and he spake of Mr. Hollis
and others whose names she forgetts." Signed''^ Philadelphia Crosse."
And
Examination of Jane Stevens, wife of Edward Stevens.
Same date. — '? She knowes Mr. Hudson, not Dr. Crosse. One Crosse
was at her bouse today and said be woulde speake with her husbande
and nothing els.
Ed. Stevens sayth that he spake not to him of any member of either
bouse, Hudson said that the King would yelde the militia and Ire-
lande, but the Bishops' lands the Bishops had soe satisfied his scruples
he woulde not yelde, and Dr. Stewarde (?) had perswaded him to it. He
said he desired the King not to ingage himself too far to the King {sic
? for Scotts).
Lieutenant-Colonel Pitman sayth that she wente away Avith him in
a coach. He was seene by one and she put her bands before him
that Dr. Dune mighte not see him. She sayth her husbande hired
the coach that caryed him away.
Dr. [Crosse] sayth they wente in a coach to the "White Lion in Tower
Streete where they dined and supped.
Humphrey Crosse, father to the Dr., said nothing." [N. XIV., 127.J
Examinations of Robert Barham, Arthur Carington, and
Henry Rastall.
1646, June 9. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 16.)
[N. XIV., 120.]
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Confession of Michael Hudson.
[1646, June 9.] — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix., 19.)
[^". XIV., 118.] Another copy is N. XV., 180o, which is apparently
that taken down from Hudson's mouth. In this the dates are given
correctly, several of which are a day wrong in the other, wlicre, for
instance, Friday, April 2, should be April 3, and there are some verbal
differences and also some additional matter, the whole of which is <jiven
in substance in the examinations of Hudson j^rinted below. This last
copy is headed, " Hudson's declaration under his hand, after that he
was asked some general questions by the Kentish gentlemen that were
members of the House of Commons."
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1646, June 10. Newcastle. — (Printed in Rushworth iv., 1. 275, and
in Lords' Journals, viii., 374.) Siyn-Manual. [N. I., 19.]
The King to the Marquess of Ormonde.
1646, June 11. Newcastle. — (Printed in Carte, Life of Ormonde,
iii., 474.) Copy in Sir J. Cheislie's hand. [N. XII., 192.]
Examination of Anne Mortimer.
[1646], June 11. — "She .sawe Mr. Hudson twice when he was laste
in towne the laste weeke. Once at Mr. Crosse's, the other time at
the Blewe Anchor, in St. Tulie's Street. He sente for her to Mr.
Crosse's. He alsoe sente for her by a waterman to the Blewe Anchor.
He sente for her thither to knowe where he mighte lay. There was
none there but a lame man. He desired her to fetch a passe for
him from Mr. Crosse's which she did accordingly. Noe body wente
with the passe but herselt'e. Mr. Crosse delivered the passe to her.
She knowes not in Avhose name the passe was. When she was at
Dr. Crosse's she dined with him, and there was then nobody there but
the Dr. Crosse and his wife and another man that satt belowe Mr.
Hudson ; whether he was Hudson's freinde or noe she certaynly knowes
not. She thinkes it was not Hudson's freinde. She dined with him
on Tuesday at Dr. Crosse's and on Thursday towards (?) the dining she
caryed him the passe. He sente her with noe message.? or letters,
neither did he aske her.
1646, .luue 13. — She sayth she tolde me but one untruth laste time
for she said Mr. Hudson Avished that he coulde have spoken with my
Loi'de Maiour. She said she coulde not tell. He asked me if my Lords
Salton did not love the King. She said he was his cosen and had noe
reason to the contrary. He said my Lorde Salton, it may be, can
bringe you to the speach of my Lorde Maiour. Hudson desired to
speake with him. I tolde my Lorde that a gentleman, a freinde of the
King, did deshe to s[)eake with him. He said he woulde doe any
service for any of the King's ireinds. He desired that Mr. Hudson
woulde appoynte a place of meeting. 1 said your Lordship may
appoynte the place, and he appoynte«l the Hoope tavern on the bridge.
My Lorde and he mette there and I was there. Thoy were together
not a quarter of an hower. My Lorde lyes at S house in the Strande.
My Lord Salton and Hudson mette at the tavern at eight at nighte.
Then Hudson wente away. It was Friday nighte."
And
Further Examination of Michael Hudson.
1646, June 11. — The beginning is printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, ix. 24. The words omitted at the end of clause 2 arc " before
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lie heard it I'loin tin; King. She told m(! it one Saturday, and tlie Tuesday
ul'ter the Kiiijjj l<>ld nic of it." Jt proeceds thus : — " I eanie out upon
Ids piiiol pretending to go to Gloster for an exchange. Thif oOO horse
t(t meet at Ilarljorongh and the body of the Scots horse sliouhl meet the
King between Newarlic and Nottingham. This Nichohis tolde him and
A.shburnham. He was ordered to goe to Southwell if the horse were
not at llarborough.
The King ucquaynted the lords at 10 at nighte of his purposes to leave
Oxford and goe to London. Ashburnham and the King tolde Hudson
that he tolde the lords that he wonlde come to London. Otherwise
if the Scots woulde not give him assurance he would goe to Paris.
He writtc this after the members of the house of commons came to
him.
AVhile he was in London Mr. Stevens tolde him that he woulde
acquayute Mr. Rous, Mr. Deiisil IloUis and Mr. St. John, Mr. Whitlocke
and Sir Gil. Gerarde with his purposes.
He was not with Mr. Stevens above an hower."
The Examination of Michael Hudson.
" After his letter writte to my Lorde Dunfernielin he was discharged
within four dayes. On Wednesday, the 20th of May, he sente this letter
by Mr. Archibald Hay to the King to be sente to my Lorde Dunferm-
ling if the King thought fitt, he then being prisoner in tlie Maiour's house.
He sayth the King himself reade it as iSIr. Archibald Hay said. The
King then delivered it to my Lorde Dunfermling.
Being asked whoe were ingaged in he said it was one of the
propositions of the Scots Commissioners to Mountrell at Southwell.
Mounirell was for the King. One of the articles were that he and
Ashburnham shoulde be secured. The Lords Commissioners at South-
well were the Lorde Dunfermling, Lorde Louthian and Sir Gilbert Carr
as lie believes. His Christian name he perfectly remembers not. These
commissioners he knowes onely from Montrel, not of his owne know-
ledge. He sayth he came to Montrel on Wednesday, the first day —
29 April — . The Scots woulde not speake til ser^^s were done. After
servis, Montrel wente to them and he tolde him they said to him
they could make noe conditions that woulde breake the covenent
and treaty, but if the King pleased to come and trust them
thev woulde receive him in such an honourable manner as shoulde
exceede the King's and Dunfermling's expectations. He said the
General said he woulde creepe upon his knees if he would come to
them. I tolde Munstrell if this was all, it was in vayne for me to
stay longer. They must not expect the King to come to them ; he
was resolved not to trust them except they woulde expresse the con-
ditions and give it under their hande. I was pleased to take horse
then. My Lord Dunfermling came to Munstrell. I sawe him come to
the house but I spake not to him, neither did I heare him speake to
INIuustrell. Munstrell said my Lord Dumfermling desired that he woulde
wait ane answere to the King till nexte day six at nighte for they woulde
sende for some commissioners that were not then at Southwel and
advise together at Southwell the nexte day, and sende the King a
satisfactory answere. Munstell then sente for me and tolde me what
Dunfermling had desired of him. I tolde him T coulde not stay soelong ;
the King had commanded me to be with him the nexte day being Friday,
at dinner, and he was 80 miles from the place, the King then
being at Downham in Norfolke. Munstrel wente backe to them and
tolde them they muste resolve sooner for he coulde not stay the mes-
senger soe long, soe they appoynted one the nexte day and Munstell
wente to them at one and at four brought me this answere, that the Scots
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would agree to perform the four propositions expressed by them in this
matter and which were the same that the King and he had agreed at
Oxforde. I tolde him these woulde not satisfie except they woukle give
them under their hand for that was my instructions to see them under
their hand. He wente backe to them, and they refused it. He said he
desired tlie King to believe them, and I said he would not. Then he
desired me to Avrighte under my hande whatever I Avould want. He
feared he said I would not make it fayrly for the Scots. "When I was
beginning to wrighte, he said I neede not, he woulde wrighte to the King
himself and he gave me a litle note to this effect, open and written in
English : * the Scots have agreed to all the propositions agreed when I wa?-
with you in Oxforde. The particulars the bearer can more fully relate.
I have great hopes, and were they any other people I coulde give you an
assurance of what they promise. I desire your ^lajestie soe much to truste
me as to beleive them.' Hudson, to avoide mistake, writte the propositions
with his owne hande and sente it to the Scots by ^Munstrell and Montrel
said they and he agreed and protested them. Montrel altered one of them
with his hand by the Scots' directions as he said, which was for the King's
freinds. The Scots woulde endeavour with the parliament tliat but four of
them shoulde sufPer and that shoulde be onely banishment. After he had
mended that proposition he said that my Lorde Dunfermling tolde
Muntrell as he tolde him that Dunfermling aaid that if the Scots did not
fully pei-forme these propositions according to their indenture, he woulde
printe them and publish them to the world for their shame. Then I wente
the King and was with the King at Mounforde in Norfolk on Friday
nighte. I delivered to him Munstrell's note and tolde him the proposi-
tions and all the former passages, and he resolved then to goe to them.
He parted with the King at liadaland (? Ridland) woods ende, and the
King wente for Norfolke to Downham to the Swan. The King and
Ashburiiham had like to be discovered by a barber Avhoe said their
hayies were cutt with a knife. He came backe to Downham and mette
Skipwith upon the way whoe came from his Majesty and tolde him
that if he had any friendes there they were gone to Montforde to the
Cherry (?). The King sente me backe to Downham from Monforde
to Mr. Skipwith for a coate and sworde, and I had it of him for him. I
wente for the linnen but forgott it, and we sente backe for it by a
trusty messenger.
When he came to Southwell he asked Montrell what was the reason
of his confidence of the horse being at Harborough and they came not.
He said he had his assurances from the Scotch commissioners at London.
He asked Montrell — but I had noe instructions for it — what woulde become
of Montros if a peace was concluded upon these propositions. He said
the Scots had agreed that the King shoulde sende Montros into France
by way of an ambassador for his . When the king Avas at New-
castle, the king and they did much dispute about Montrosses disbanding.
They then pressed that Montros shoulde submit to the justice of parlia-
ment in Scotlande, but the king woulde not yielde to it nor agree to hig
disVianding, til they agreed that he shoulde be seme away. Being asked
why the king writte to Montros to disbande absolutely; and as to dis-
bande upon conditions,* he saythe the reason was because the king and
Scots had agreed that he and Ogleby and Craforde shoulde goe into
France. This was tolde him by Cambel, when he himself was in
prison and the king after tolde this e.xaminante that Montros was to goe
* This is explained by the parallel passage in the Examination of June 9-10,
N. XV., 180rt, which reads " absolutely, and to his forces here to disbande upon
honourable termes."
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into Franco and to disbanile, the kinjj tohle liim furtlier wliat lie had
scute (o tlic houses and commanded him to tnll it tlie (^iiccne. lieiii^f
asked whether the; kin;;, secretary NieliolaK, or Ashlmrnham did tell
him of an a<;reement hetwixte the Scots and tiic kin^r : the kin;:, and
Tsieholas and Ashlmrnham tolde hiin that the Scots ami he were agreed.
The ajireement was made at Jjondon by Montrel and tlii^ Scots commis-
sioners, that the kin;^ shoulde fjoe to the Scotch army. All the agreement
with the Scots was made by Montrel that ever he hearde ol'.
Being asked why he wente not himself to the Scotch commissioners
he said his instructions were onely to goe to Montnd and to keepe my-
self from being knowen to any. Never was he toulde by the king,
Ashburnham or Nicholas or any other that any did agitate any business
from the king cither at London with the Scotch commissioners or any
in the Scotch army but onely Montrell. I never hearde from any that
any agitate[d] any business either here or at Southwell but onely
Mountrcll.
Being asked how often he wente to the Scotch army he said the firste
time was, he Avente to Harburgh on Wednesday 8th April, he went to
nieete the party of horse which were to meete the king, finding them
not there upon the day, he wente to Southwell, and there I lay at an
inne and there Montrell was quartered in the Scotch General's lodgings
whether he wente to him imediately. Then he tolde him ho coulde have
noe answere til Munday. T wente backe to Harborough and soe to-
Woodstocke, intending to goe to Oxford, but finding noe convenient
passage I returned on Monday towards Southwell and came thither on
Wednesday 15 April.
Being asked why he wrights in his paper soe of the Scots he said it
was because of their fayling at Harborough which was the moste un-
worthy (?) thing that ever was done. If the king had been taken he
bad been in a , He thought the Scotts were (?) very much.
26 April, Ashburnham came from Woodstocke where he was aboute
the treaty of surrender of Woodstocke. Ashburnham said he and the
two lords moved the parliament forces at Woodstocke to protect
the king in that army. They said they woulde not undertake it then.
Mr. Ashburnham said to me they muste goe ray way for noe wayes
was safe. By way he meaues to goe disguised with a party of horse.
He, Mic[hael] (?), the king, Mr. Ashburnham were not in London
nor ever nearer than Harrowe on the Hill. He said the king gave a
warrant to Richmonde and Linsey to goe out of Oxford, and they
made use of that warrant, and wente to the Parliament's quarters and
tolde them of the king's going to the S<^otch Army as we supposed.
This the king] said when he sawe the bookes, wheue we were
discovered. He had noe message from the king to any in this
towne, neither did he sende any to any but to ^[r. Crosse, Mrs. Mortimer
and Mr. Stevens. He stayed in Lonilon from Munday til Friday nighte.
He came out of Newcastle the Sunday sennet (seven night) before.
He sayth the captayne of the guarde brought the king's groome, and a
smith and myselfe out of the guarde but the deputy maiour of Newcastle
knewe nothipg of his coming out.
Sir Henry Gibbs knewe of his coming out of Newcastle, soe he did
of Mr. Ashburnham's going away. Sir Henry Gibb woulde have had me
goe to Tinemouth, soe to Holland, and I desired to have the king's nagg
and r woulde goe to London. He sayth my Lorde Dumfrese and Lorde
Dunfernding knewe of his coming away, soe did the governour of New-
castle. Sir Henry Gibb and my Lorde Dumfres were against his coming
by lande for feare of being tjikeu. My Lord Dnmfres tolde me he was
Avith Ashburnham at Tinemouth Castle and stayed with him Munday
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and Tuesday til nighte. Being asked how he knewe that those two
Scotch lords knewe of his coming away, he said Dunfermling was with
the king when lie tooke leave, and he had of him 20/. in golde whicli
my I,or(le Dumfres delivered for silver. Dumfres said my Lorde Dunferm-
lincr said if I had ueede I shoulde liave 100/. in ijolde without silver.
My pretcmce of coming away was that I mighte l«e free from a
messenger of the parliament's. The deputy maiour let me goe to the
king upon the king's desire, and there I stayed at the king's desire to
the maiour.
The deputy maiour tooke me prisoner upon the bridge as I was going
to Mr. Ashburnham to Sir Henry Gibb's howse by the king's commande
to deliver a message to him, that the Scots would protect him noe
longer ; if he ahoulde make all speede, he coulde away. The messenger
from the maiour came for me and I wente to him and while I was
examined the king sente Mr. Savile (?) to desire that I shoulde not
be committed prisoner nor sente away. Thereupon the maiour tooke
me home to his house where I was prisoner a weeke before I wente to
the king, but the king often sente to me. When I was prisoner the
king sente to the Scotch commissioners to knowe whoe had moste interest
Avith the maiour and he was tohle tliat Mr. Savile (?) had, soe he was
sente to me. During the time of my imprisonment T was suffered to goe
up and downe the towne with Mr. Dune, a maiour. 1 did wrighte to
the king while I was prisoner. 1 did visit Mens'"*' Montrell dureiiig my
imprisonment, Mr. Dune going with me, and I delivered a letter to
him which I had writt to the king. This I writt by tlie consent of the
maiour and aldermen. I in that letter sente to the king a counterfeit
warraiite which was broughte to me by a Scotchniiin for 40/. I writt
a clause in my letter that I spake witli some of the principal committee
men in the towne that admired to heare of the vote which was said to
be passed by the independents agaynst monarchy. They said it was
not soe but it was a devise by some that had a design upon the king.
The money that I had was money that we received of the maiour of
Doucaster for lente due to the king.
He spake to the l<ing that the maiour and aldermen of Newcastle
mighte have accesse and they would convey a letter to the Prince from
him if he pleased. This he did, hearing that Digby had been with
him and was gone into France, fearing that he mighte come and gett
the Prince thither which mighte prejudice (?) this kingdom both in
victualles and armes." Signed " Mich : Hudson."
And
Examination of John [Lord] Bellassis.
164G, June 11. — "He knew that the king intended to come to the
Scotch army before he came thither. Being asked how long before he
came thith(>r did he knowe of it, lie saythe he being beseged could not
liave often intelligences but aboute the Stli or lOtli of April was the
firste time that he liearde of it. The garison of Newarki- knewe it.
My intelligence was from the king. He Avritte me worde that he
thoughte he slioulde be with the Scotts and intended to goe to them.
Tiiis K;tter was aboute the S*li or 10th of April. Being asked what
directions he liaii from the king concerning tlie armies there he sai<i tlic
king 1 'fte a hitituih' to him and seeing himseU' liesegeil and without
hope of relofe he treated.
Hudson was sente to me from the king the nexte day alter th(» king
came hither. I hearde that the king was in tlie Scotch quarters. I
received a letter in which were propositions worse then we had and a
commande to deliver it upon tliese ternies belit'ving 1 coulih> not have
better. It was my difficulty that the king shoulde prescribe me con-
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(litioiis bc'l'ore I kncwo what I sliouldo have. 1 answered to the king,
I wondered he shoulJo prescribe me condition.s which I couhh) not
ju'cepte of, tiiat 1 desired liim to leave me to the commissioners to
treate. Tlie King sente to me to deliver the towne that nighte. I was
troubled at it, 1 believed I shoulde have better. The King sent Hudson
to me to hasten the treaty upon the former propositions that the King
sentc to me. I sawe him not since in Newarke, He sawe him since at
!iis own howse in Lincolnshire at his owne bowse. He came to me to
my owue howse. I then knewe not the parliament demanded him. lie
came iVom the King to me and desired he miglite goe with me as one of
my servants. Being asked [he said] he did not acquaynte him with
any thing but that he was to goe into France.
He spake with Mr. Ashburnham in the Ilande the day that the King
marched away. He came thither and sente to desier to speake with
me. He tolde me that the King had endeavoured to have mo waighte
on him, but coulde not prevayll. I never els spake with Mr. Ashburn-
ham. He knewe not that ttie King woulde come, onely he writte he
intended it.
He knewe of the King's coming to Southwell within an hower after
he was there. A captayne came on his parol to me, and tolde it me and
wente backe to the King, and broughte me worde backe that he had
kissed his hande and he sente me worde that I shoulde heare of him
within three or four houres. I verily thinke tiie King was deceived
in his expectations in his going thither. A letter of the King's purpos to
goe thither came in a man's belly. He swallowed it in a billet and
voided it twice. I hearde out of the Scotch quarters signs of the King
being there.
He sayth that he knowes of noe gentleman of quality that wente
to the Scotch army from Newarke but some officers and souldiers of
fortune.
After he was beseged he often sente to Oxforde but not by the Scotts
nor through their quarters, but in the nighte and by olde Avomen he
thinks sente before the line was finished.
He had advertisement from Oxforde by a ragged man whome he im-
ployed as his agent, to be civil to the Scotch there, but at the firste I
sallyed equally to them and was as willing to beate the Scotch as the
English. I did not sally upon either after I was beseged because of the
plague among us. The English had better workes far then the Scotts.
The King's letter (?) to me in was that the King intended
to goe to the Scotch army and he had assurance for his servants (?)."
Signed " J. Belasisse." [N. XIV., 127.]
Further Confession of Michael Hudson.
1646, June 12. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 24.)
[N. XIV., 129.]
Sir John Botjrchier, Sheriff, and others to William Lenthall.
1646, June 12. York. — Complaining of the continual pressures of
the Scotch army in the Xorth and part of the West Ridings, of which
they enclose particulars, and also a letter from the Scotch Lords at
Newcastle desiring to receive the accounts of their army and their
answer. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 23, p. 36.) [N. VL, 7.]
Further examination of Michael Hudson.
1646, June 12. — " He hath been knowen to the King, three-quarters
of a yeare and noe longer. I mette with one that tolde me that Sir
John Digby was to give up Newarke. He wente to the King then at
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Newarke, and tolde him of it. Then as the King wente out of the towne,
Sir John Digby committed me prisoner, where I was nine weekes, and
I sente one to the Kinf^ and he sente for my discharge. Then I wente
to the King. I wente into Dorsetshire to Warham. One Colonel
Philips spalce of taking Warliam. He and Dr, Feriiei- (?) spake of me.
Colonel Philips desired my acquaintance and he moved (?) me to goe
into Dorsetshii-e and see if Warham was to be taken. 1 wente thither.
He sente Pitman with me to Blaneforde (Blandford), I wente to Pitman
where he had iifty men that would be the King's. I viewed Poole and
tolde Secretary Nicholas that two hundred horse woulde take both Poole
and Warham. The men that wente with me it, I lefte two within to
let downe the bridge when I came. We wente ine and seised all. They
thought them troope. He said at Warham he came to gather
money for the parliament, in that county. An olde maiour came to
examine me and I tolde him this. He writte a coppy of a warrant from
Haberdashers Hall to gather the Duke of Richmond's rents. They
were concealed rents.
The King imploycd him about taking Ab[ingdon], I tolde the King
if the parliament had Ox[ford] and he (?) Ab[ingdon], it coulde stande
ten dayes. A guide I intertained (?) came from Ab[ingdon] to me. ^My
man tolde me most of them intended to come to the King. I directed their
entry to the towne. My man was the chefe guide. My man's name was
Charles. That was the time when they were beaten out. Thirty-one
fierlocks entred ; all the towne was in sleepe. That party sente backe
his amunition. They entred, had noe powder. The King trusted hioi
with the party. He sayth that he did procure the taking of Criclade.
He was at Oxforde before, at Michaelmas twelvemonth, but not knowen
to the King.
The firste nighte when they wente from Oxford and lay at Whitham-
stede the King helde out well. He was at noe gentleman's house but
Mr. Cave's in Stamforde in all his journey. Mr. Cave knewc the King
and Mr. Ashburnham. He hath been a prisoner most times (?). Fur-
long (?) was captain of the guarde that guarded the King, and he wente
with Mr. Dune and the King , Cooke, and Duke his groomc came
to only (?) with him. Asking him Avhat was his mayne workc into
France over and alcove what he said yesterday, he said the King bid him
tel the (^ueene that there was a greate party among Scots at Newcastle
AVfu-e more for him then the Caveliers were. He received good
satisfaction from my Lorde of Lanericke of his charge for him in
Scotlande, and that since my Lorde Calender came he received more
respecte from the Scots then he did before. He sayth that Mont roll tolde
him at Southwell that the Scots woulde sende imediately into Scotlande
for some of the lords to meete the King at Newcastle. I tolde them the
King woulde not come. Therefore he sente a man with me to kiiowe the
King's pleasure. The King sente noe answere, for our purpos was
to alter our journey. We before proposed to goe by water but altered
our minds for feare of being taken. But the Scotch lords wer(> come out
of Scotland to Newcastle the day before the King came thither.
The King tolde him that he sente his letter to the parliament by the
advice or consent of the Scotch lords, wherin he had given them satis-
faction, but not to the Ministers (?) for they woulde have him express
to yelde to the Presbiterian government. Some Scots tolde me by dis-
course among (?) the Army (?) whome I knewe not, that if the King
wouhle yelde to a Presbiterian government all woulde be well, and if the
parliament woulde not give the King satisfaction in other things tending
to his honour, then the whole Kingdome of Scotland woulde rise with him
as one man. He asked the King whether the Scots did observe the pro-
positions agreed unto at Southwell. He said, noe, they were now upon
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otlicr <'r()iiiitl.s. Tliis fiuesfioii he asked tlic day liefDn' lif came out of
Xowciistlc. He Haytli when t!ie Soots and ho came to Kclliaiii tlio firste
iii^htc, tlu!y toldo tin; Kiii*^ that, they niust observe their covenant. God
niiisi have the iirste place, tlie Kin;? T,he nexte. This a tiibleman si)ake
to the King. Tlie King said he woulde observe his conscience. J.orde
Lothian said, you will receive the Immble de.sires of his people, I (aye),
but doe nothing agaynst his conscience. The King at that time said lie
did noteomc u|)oii these conditions to them or words to that eflTecte. I and
Mr. Ashl)nrnham were by and the Scotch commissioners and General w(;re
there, lie saylh when he wente from Downham to tiie Scotch army, he
wente to Montrell, Ijcing then at an inne in Southwell and he and I lay
together. Being asked what discourse he had with Montrell, he being
bis bedfellowc, he said ; the Scots were loste, God had blinded their eyes
to their destruction, in that they ob.served not the propositions tiiat they
made to the King from Harborough. He teling fheni that the King
had greate hazards, they answered to him, that the English woulde have
given the King and those with him, for Montrell atNewcjvstle told Inm
that they kepte not terms with the King. Being asked what Montrell
tolde him was the cause of his coming to Englande and whoe imployed
him, he said the State of France, and it was to treate with the Scots for
receiving the Kinge. He shewed me his commission from the King of
Fiance. It was not written with inke but with some water. He wetted
it to reade. The effecte and substance of it was to treate with the Scots
for their receiving the King.
Mr. Ashburnhani tolde me that hetooke order with Skipwith to sende
me to the King when I came, which he did accordingly, meeting me
upon the h[igh] way and he lefte worde at the house.
I Avas prisoner at Rochester by warrant from the committee of Kent.
I was alone and a lusty fellowe ot Oxford followed me and came to me
to Rochester and there were two scollers there in the house. They
thought of rescueing me from the soldiers (?).
The King, Ashburnham and Nicholas tolde him that Monlrel was
here to treate with the Scots for him.
Pitman overtooke him on Rochester bridge. They ridd together to
Citingbourne (Sittingbourne). He knewe me when he sawe me and
asked me if that man before me was Mr. Robbin. I saidnoe, his name
was Harry. He knewe me well, caryed me in all places to the King's
freinds as he said, and where any were Roundheads he bad me take heede.
He asked if I knewe not that he gave up Corffe Castle. I said noe. He
said he wouhle recompense the King if he coulde obtayne a pardon (?)
from him for the King. And if the King woulde make him governour of
Dover Castle he woulde get and keepe it for him. He said he woulde get
the C for the King. He woulde never fighte agaynst the King,
but woulde have a coinmaude in Irelande. Citingburne was Jennings', at
Canterbury, Terry, and General. At the King's coming to Southwell,
Montrel came to meete us fifteen miles, but missed us. We came to South-
Avell to his chanib^n-. The King lay downe to sleepe, and aboute two houres
after Montrel came home, and then my Lorae Dunfermling came. Then
came Sir Henry Gibb. We sente worde to Montrel the nighte before that
we coulde come the nexte day. He sente worde to us that halfe a dosen
of the Scotch commissioners woulde meete at the Trente side but they
came not." Signed " Mich. Hudson."
And
Further Examinations.
1G46, June 13. — " Pitman he lefte Hudson at 11 at nighte and wente
home and cameagaync. He confesseth he spake to him for a friend (?)
that was to get what he coulde out of him.
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Mr. Hudson sa)th that these four propositions Mr. Stevens tolde
him the parliament woulde sende to the King, denying anything that
he saide of the King sending propo.sitions. Hudson denyed all that
Pitman said.
Hudson sayth that Pitman tolde him he was to have a regiment of
foote and 100 (?) horse for Irelande aud with them he woulde take
Dover Castle.
Mr. Hudson sayth that nothing that he hath written or answered but
he will speake it upon his oath. He may mistake a worde one the
matter.
Hudson sayth that for propositions here at London the King lefte it
to me to doe as I woulde. Asking him what propositions the Kiug
sente to the Queene, he was not to propounde anything to the Queene
concei'ning her coming over or for his yelding. The King gave
me a general power to doe as was heste for his advantage when you (he)
was gone from London and at Grenwich I wrilt a iitle note to the
King that ' I had imployed an attorney to his city chapman and that I
thoughte he woulde deale better with him then his chapman at Har-
borough. I was now going to my mistress to acquainte her what I had
proposed and to prepare my way for my returne, and I intended to
waighte on him within three Aveekes.' This letter he directed to
Mr. Tod of Newcastle to deliver to Mr. Watson whoe was by agreement
betwixte him and me to deliver it to the French agent to deliver to the
King. The man he sente with it was Waterforde. He caryed it to
the poste. By chapman he mente the parliament. The attorney he
mente was Stevens. Chapman at Harborough were the Scots.
How can he tell the city chapman's miude. He said Stevens tolde
him the four propositions agreed upon by the parliament were the
Militia, Delinquents, Church, and L'elande. I desired that something
mighte be proposed for the Queene and the mitigation of the proposition
concerning Delinquents.
He haih not spoken to Crosse nor his wife, neither written or received
any message from them or sent any to them. Being asked the grounde
of his confidence for bringing the King, he said the King woulde truste
himself with him, and he was not pleased with his being there. During
his imprisonment he was twice with a keeper with Montrell and once
came over to deliver a letter to him which the maiour sawe. The
other was when he wente to the King. He sayth ]\Ir. Durante the
preacher there wente with him to the King and twice to Montrell and
into the Ilande to a supper. To the Sheilds I wente with the maiour
and aldermen to see Sir Henry Vayne's workes. We supp^-^d in the 11c-
lande upon the grasse ; they caryed colde meate with them."
And
Further examination of Doctor Francis Crosse,
Same date. — "The service he mente was to bringe the King from the
Scots to the Parliament. By olde enemys he said not the now enemys
but the ch declare that they had been enemys. He sayth
his brother Hudson tolde him that he made my Lorde Bellasis
acquaynted with his intentions which were these that T declare here.
Upon his last examination, Hudson sayth that he hearde at Blan-
forde that Prtman was a carpenter. Pitman sayth that he did worke
for his owne pleasure, but never winite abroade. He was never
questioned for his life before any magistrate but a l)rother was, and he
is deade but not hanged. He was killed at Bridgewater being on the
King's side." [X. XIV., 128.]
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Further examination of Edward Stkveks.
1646, June 15. — "Ileliath neither scene nor liearde from Iliidson
since he came laste to townc, nor sente to him nor he to nit;, nor witli
Dr. Crosse, nor from him.
I asked liim wliy he did not l)rin<re tlie King to the parliament.
Crosse said he may die that lie adhered to it (?), yet I wished him to apply
himself to the parliament in bringing him hither to discovering their
counsels or perswading the King to yelde. He promis.sed me to leturne
Avithin a fortnighte then if I woulde persuade (?)him to goe to some par-
liament men that he mighte tru.ste to communicate his mind to. I asked
how he coulde doe any [of] this if he coulde not come to courte. He
woulde satisfy their expectation. He said he had busnes into France
and together with it he woulde procure a letter from the Queene to
the Scots to suffer him to come agayne to the King, and withall he
woulde come backe agayne from France to speake with these parliament
men before he wente to the King, and he doubted not but he shoulde
satisfy their desires. I did beleive what he said was true for he said
he desired the King not to ingage too far to the Scots, for he said they
woulde deceive him or els they woulde make him to yelde soe far that
both he and this kingdom mighte be at their desires (?) or words to
that effecte. Signed " Edw. Stevens."
Asking him his offer to the parliament, he sayth that to the utmoste
of his power he hath served them. He said that aboute two yeares
since he saved the lie of Ely by intelligence that he had from him and
he communicated it to Lieutenant-General Cromwell. Siyned " Edw.
Stevens."
Mr. Stevens sayth that he communicated all the news to him but
Mr. Hudson lefte all to him to doe as he wil. He inclined to one noe
more then other."
And
Examination of Michael Hudson.
Same date. — " The King did not knowe that he intended to apply
himself to any parliament men (?) neither did he directe him soe but
the Kinge lefte him to use his discretion for his service. He still sayth
that lie tolde his designe to Mr. Belassis to bringe the King to
the parliament from the Scots. He said nothing then but nexte
moruino- asked me if he mighte speake it. He said he had one freinde
that he mighte imparte it to if the motion was accepted he woulde
come into France to him. He remembers not that he named any freinde
by name.
He sayth that the King tolde his intention to the Duke and Prince
Eupert on Saturday the day after that Montrell wente from Oxford.
He hearde of it himself on Saturday at 2 by Mrs. Prior.
He wente from Kelham to Newarke by the leave of the General and
the Scotch commissioners. I had my passe from ^Maj or- General
Holberne. Our commissioners were not there. My pretence was to
fetch the King's horse, but my errand was to speake to Bellasis about
the rendering of the towne. My message was that he shoulde presently
surrender the towne and get as good conditions as he coulde. I wente
another time and the Majour-General gave way to it.
I passed with the King by a passe that I had from a captain whose
name I knowe not. The passe was under the hands of Whaly and
Norris." Signed " Mich. Hudson." [N. XIV., 128.]
Report concerning the Propositions touching the Militia.
1646, June 16. — (This agrees with the resolutions printed in Com-
mo7is' Jotfr7iaIs, iv. 578, 579, with some variations, of which the most
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important are the omission of a clause restoring to the King after the
expiration of 20 years the power over the Militia and of a clause making
it high treason to levy forces without the authority of Parliament.)
[N. XIV., 131.]
Further examination of Michael Hudson.
[1646], June 17. — " Mr. Hudson for his voiage into France sayth that
it was for his owne security and to acquaynte the Queen with what he
had acquaynted us in his examination, concerning the King coraino-e
to Newcastle and concerning the Scots and their usinge of him. When
he came away the^King intended to wrighte by the mariners of Jersey to
the Prince that he shoulde not convey himself away out of Englaude.
He knowes the King intended it and I moved (?) it to him. The
maiour and committee of Newcastle undertooke to sende this letter. I
gott the King to sende for them and they kissed his hands.
When I came out of the Scotch army to goe to the King in Xorfolke,
at Stanforde he writte to Secretary Nicholas and sente it by a woman
to Oxford — an olde woman. I gave her 50*. The letter was to
Secretary Nicholas. ' Honest Ned, After my harty commendations
rendered unto thee this is to let thee understande that I am in good
The King. While ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ wrighting hereof and soe is my master
he changed his habit Watson, and my brother Jack. This is to let thee
they called him understande that since we came to London this I
Master Watson (?). writt for the King tolde them he woulde goe to Lon-
Mast'T'th^^kin^'''^' ^^° — ^^ master sente me to his ally at Harborough
Alfey, Muutrdl ; ^? knowe what he had done with his chapman aboute
Chapman, the Scots! ^"s lande there. His ally tells me that they have
lande, the busnes agreed upon the same conditions that my master and
conditions, the four he had agreed upon at the last parting.' but whether
propositions in my ^.y master will accepte of these conditions or agree
"^Parliament. ^'^^^ ^^^ ^"^^^ chapman I can not as yet tell, but the
He tolde the King chapman at Harborough premisses very fayre but,
of this letter when Ned, I neede not tell thee Avhat a knave he is. I
he came backe and pray thee, Ned, doe not inclyne (?) yourself to
the King approved ^ny other master before , you heare agayne from
me and I have sente thee the litel (?) six' pence to
drinke for a token.' This directed to my very loving frendc Ed.
Scrivenir. The woman was to deliver it to Secretary Nicholas with
her owne hande. I sente by her a note to my brother Pollarde. I tolde
him before I came out the meaning of these terms. We lay at Copino--
forde in Huntingdonshire one Sunday, 3 May. Wente not to church,
but I reade prayers to the King and at six at nighte we wente to
Stjunforde.
I writte from Copingforde to Mr. Skipwith for a horse and he sente
me one which was broughte to me at Stamfbrde. We wente out of
Oxforde on Munday the 27 April, and came to the Scotch army,
Tuesday morning the 5 of May. He did thiiikc the King woulde yelde
the militia, but after we hearde that you had voted agayust monarchy we
thought this speich of propositions wa.s but to fule the people, and that
you never meante to sende any. He is considered he eoulde have
brought the King away. He was often private for an hower or two
with the King and noebody was by. Secretary Nicholas woulde never
heare of a treaty with the Scots till he hearde of tiie vote agaynst
monarchy. He never hearde the King or Nicholas or anv other
speake of any of either house or in the city that gave intelli"-ence to
Ox[ford].
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At Doiica.ster tlie Scots biouf^htc tlie |)rinte(l order tliat it hhoultle
-bo treason for any to conocalo the Kinj; and wljowed it to the King.
At Cojjingfordc llio King and we with uiy ho.st(! and hostis and two
children were hy tlic lire in the hall ; there was noc other chimney in
the hon.se. The Kinj; lay in a ;^'rande chamber, and Mr. Ashburnham
and I lay together at Whithamstede.
He sayth Pitman was for the parliament at IJridgewator, and tnrncd
to the King at I5ristowe. He betrayed Corfe Castle to the parliament
and now proposed Dover Castle to doe the like for the King.
That what he tolde Mr. Bellasis and Dr. Crossi; and Stevens was not
to save himselfe in case he shonlde be taken, bnt it was reall and that
he will sweare, and had not mine intentions been reall I coulde have
taken ship at Newcastle and not to have come thither. I ma<le all the
haste I coulde, leaste you should fall fowle before I wente to the (^ueene.
Then I coulde doe noe good.
He offers to take his oath that all these answers are true, both these
and those before." Si(/ned " Mich. Hudson." [N. XIV., 128.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lknthall.
1646, June 19. — Supporting the petition of Sir Francis Wortley.
Signed. Seal. Enclosed:
Sir Francis Wortley to the House of Commons.
Petition, setting forth his close imprisonment for two years iu the
Tower, his sickness, his poverty, and his losses and his debts and
praying leave to go to Tunbridge for his health and to order
the Committees to pay his debts and allow him a livelihood out
of his own estate. [N. VI., 8.]
The Earl of Lauderdale, Archibald Johnston, Hew Kennedy,
and Robert Barclay to William Lenthall.
1646, June 20. — Enclosing their answer to the paper of the House
concerning the accounts between the kingdoms. Signed. Seal.
[N. VI. end, unnumbered.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646, June 23. — Eeport concerning the officers of the Vice- Admiralty
of Yorkshire. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 398.) [iS. XIV.,
132.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1G46, June 22. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Joiinials. viii. 388.)
Signed " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 188.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Parliament.
[1646, June 25.] — Concerning the Propositions. (The purport
sufficiently appears from Comtnons' Journals, iv. 589, second column.)
Signed "Jo. Cheislie." [N. XX., 4.]
The Scotch Commissioners to the Parliament.
1646, June 25. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 395, and Rush-
worth, iv. 1. 301.) Sighted " Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 189.]
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TJie House of Lords to the Lord Mayor.
1646, June 25. — Order. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 390.)
[N. XIV., 135.]
And
The Lord ]\Ls.yor.
1646, July 1. — Order made in pursuance thereof. (See Commonx'
Journals, iv. 597 ) [N. XIV., 136.]
The King.
1646, June 27. — Answer to the Earl of Leven'.'? polition. (Printed
in Ruslnvorth, iv. 1. 305.) A fragment, the first part missing. Copy,
[N. XIV., 133.]
The House of Commons.
1646, June 30. — Instructions to the Judges. (Printed as amended
in Commons'' Journals, iv. 394. See also p. 393. Tlie omitted clause
about Church Government is "To let them know that their care of
preventing an unlimited and arbitrary power to be exercised by the
Church officers [of] the Church Government now in baud hath spent a
great part of their time, the same having been a principal motive to
them for the taking away of Episcopacy and the Bishops' Courts.")
Draft with amendments. [N. XII., 184.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646, June 30. — Order reporting the Prince's letter. [N. XI \'.,
134.]
The Committee for Ireland to the House of Commons.
164G, .lune 30. — Recommending that Colonel Jones' and Colonel
Sydney's regiments be scut thither. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 600.)
[N. XXL, 30.]
The ScoTcn Comimissioners.
[1646, June.] — Paper concerning the accounts of their armies in
England and Ireland. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 603.) Siqned
" Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 190.]
A Particular of the County's sufferings by the Scottish Army.
[1646, .lune (?).] — Describing their outrages and exactions. (Printed
in Grey, iii.. Appendix, No. 21, p. 34.) Copij. [N. XII., 193.]
Notes of some things done by the Scotch Army and Officers.
[1646, June (?).] — Charging tliem with levying assessments, fortifying
Tynemouth, interfering with the officers of the Customs and Excise,
employing one Ilandcock, a Delincjuent, and murdering three men, who
resisted them or made complaint of their conduct. (Printed in Grey,
iii., Appendix, No. 2.5, p. 40.) [N. XX., 2.]
The Parliament to the King.
[1646, July 6.] — Concerning the garrisons in Ireland. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, viii. 417.) Draft with amendments. [N. XII., 197.]
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Siii Will Kii> Lawson, John Barwih, IIkmiv Tolson, an<l Thomas
CuuwEN, to William Lkntiiall.
l(;4(i, .July 7. — Enclosing a letter from the Lords and Committee of
Scotl.'iiul and their reply. " We cannot satisfy their exjjoetations, we
fear tiu' country will be put to much dama<;c by them, which indeed is
already in f^reat part made unuseful." (SciC Commons' Jouryials, iv.
623.) ' Signed. [N. VI., 9.J Enclosed :
The Earl of Leven and the Committee of the Estates to
the Committee of Westmoreland.
I64G, June 28. Newcastle.' — Desiring them to send some of their
number by the 9th of July in order to advise about the quartering
and necessarv maintenance of the Scotch Army. Copy. [N.
XII., 194.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
164(5, July 9. — Report concerning the P^arl of Bristol. (Printed in
Lords Journals, viii. 426.) [N. XIV., 137.]
The Marquess of Argyll, the Earl of Lauderdale, and others to
the Speaker of the House of Peers pro tempore.
1646, July 11. Worcester House. — "The Lord Marquess of Argyll
at his coming hither did represent to both Houses the extreme wants
and necessities of the Scottish armies in England and Ireland. And
being now to return with the Commissioners appointed by both Houses
to present the propositions of peace to his Majesty it is our earnest
desire that he may be enabled to give some assurance to those that sent
him that the desires expressed in our paper of the 25th of .Juno shall be
granted ; and that the Honourable Houses would be pleased to appoint
Committees or take some other effectual way for expediting supplies to
those armies, which is extremely expected from the affection Avisdom
and justice of the Honourable Houses. And sith it hath pleased God
now after so many troubles and sad distractions to offer to these king-
doms such an opportunity of settling peace, we will not doubt but the
Honourable Houses, as we have in two former papers earnestly desired,
will in answer to his Majesty's letters give him such encouragement as
may make him to grant the propositions and may further witness to all
the world the reality of their desires for procuring a speedy and happy
peace." (See Lords' Jonrnals, viii. 433 ; Commons' Journals, iv. 610.)
Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 10.]
John Ashe, M.P., to the House of Commons.
[1646, July 17.] — Petition. (The purport appears from the order
thereon printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 619.) [X. XXII., ^9.1
Colonel Thomas Morgan and others to William Lenthall.
1G46, July 18. Grloucester. — Asking that the sequestrations of Lord
Windsor and the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor of Hartlebury
Castle might be taken off, in accordance with the articles of surrender
of the same. Signed. [N. VI., 11.]
The Committee fob Ireland to the House of Commons.
1646, July 18. — Recommending the payment of his arrears to Lord
Blaney formerly Captain Edward Blaney. [N. XXL, 31.]
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The Same to the Same.
Same date. — Recominendia<:j the payment of 300/. down and 200/.
per annum in future to Lady Blaney, whose liusband had been killed at
Benburb. [N. XXI., 32.]
Account of Moneys paid by the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall
for the Scots army in England from November 20, 161.5 to May
7, 16i6.
1646, July 20.— Amounting to 6l,G31/. 6s. Od. [N. XIV., 138.]
The Parliament to M. de Bellievre.
1646, July 22. — Pass and Letter. (Printed in Commons' Journals^
iv. 623.) Drafts. [N. XVII., 7.]
Report concerning James Fknwick, a Delinquent.
1646, July 24. — (See Comynons' Journals, iv. 626.) [N. XIV.,
139.]
Report of proceedings at two Councils of War.
1646, July 23 and 30. Sherborne and Hinton St. George. —
Sentencing one trooper to be hanged for murder, another for not
endeavouring to prevent him to be cashiered, another to be burnt
through the tongue for cursing and swearing, and ordering other officers
and troopers to be tried at the Assizes for murder and highway robbery.
(See Commons' Journals, iv. 638.) [N. XIV., 140.]
The King's Answer to the Propositions.
1646, August 1. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 460.) Copy»
[N. XIV., 41.]
Sir Robert Harley to the Committee for Irish Affairs.
1646, August 1. — Stating in pursuance of the order of the previous
day (see Commons' Journals, iv. 632) that Colonel Birch's regiment in
Herefordshire might well be spared for the service of Ireland. Oriqinal
and Copij. [N. VI., 12 ; XXL, 33.]
The Prince of Wales to the Governor and Council of AVak of
Pendennys Castle.
[1646], August 6. St. Germains. — Acknowledging his despatches of
June 27 and July 7, and after referring to the miscarriage of the relief
iit first intended hoping he hu.s l)y that time received a considerable
supply wliich started thence a good while since. (Dated in the 22nd
year of the reign of our royal father.) Sign Manual. Seal. [N. I.,
31rt.]
Reports concerning Sir Charles Bolle, IIenrv Barlowe,
Lawrence Bentall, John Neale, Lady Anne Farmer, Sir
William Farmer, and Adam Claypoole, Delinquents.
1646, August G.— (Sec Cotnmons' Journals, iv. 036, 637.) [N
XIV., 142-147.]
Order of the Common Council.
1616, August 6. — Concerning the City Guards. (See Commons^
Journals, iv.' 679.) [N. XIV., 148.]
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Captain Robeut Claukk to William Lentiiall.
1G4G, August 10. From uboard tlie Swan Regis, in Ilelbrou, near
Chester river. — H}nclosiri<; copies of articles between the Eurl of
Ormonde iuul Macjulh[y] the Irisii <(nneral,an(l of a letter from a
friend in Dubhn. (Sec; Co/tu/io/is' Joinnais, iv. 64S.) Seal.
Enclosed :
R. II. to ('a])t!iin Claukk.
1646, August 7. Dublin. — '-I have not any newes to write unto
you, only this, which greeveth the harts of all tlie poore distressed
Protestants of this kingdome. 'J'he first day of this present August
there was a generall peace proclamed hetween«r the Lord of
Ormond in the behaU'o of his ALijcf^tic and Dcnough MacCarthc,
Lord of Musbry (Muskerry) and the Lord Mongafett and other
commissioners of the Irish i)arte. The artickles I could not gett
att any rate but I am suer you will have them within this sixe
dayes att furthest. There is not anythinge that tends to any
good of the English Prodestants but all to there utter ruen.
There was a treatie between the Lord of Folleatt and the Lord
of Ormond about the begininge of July last and it was thought
that it would have produced to good effect had not the Lord
Digbie come out of France. For as sone as Digb'e came the
Lord of Ormond doth nothinge without the aprobaton of Digbie.
His Majestic sent a letter about that tyme stricktly commanding
the Lord of Ormond to make noe peace with those unhuman
rebells of Ireland, which he would have obayed had not the
Lord Digbie perswnded him that his Majestic was prisoner and
whatsoever he ritt now he was compeled to rite. Digbie cominge
out of France brought with him 3 2,000/?. \ pistolls which goeth
in France for 10,000/., and is reported that there fblloweth
150,000/. more in mony to mantane the warr against the par-
liament and that 10,000 men is expected spedeley to be sent out
of Ireland into Scotland and 10,000 men more out of France
and 10,000 men more out of Denmarke ; and that the Lord of
Ormond shall sett from Dubline apone the 20th or 24th of this
instant August towards the Lord of Insocpiine (Inchiquin) and if
he will not come in to his peace, I am afraid he will take such an
army with him that without God's almigbtie providence he cauot
resist him, and Owin Lioe O'Neall is to fall apone the Scottes whom
he hath brought soe lowe alreodie that itt is to be feared he will
overcome them without spetal and spedie ade from out of
England." [N. VI., 13.]
The House of Lokds.
1646, August 12. — Heads for a conference. (Printed in Lords'
Journals, viii. 462.) [N. XIX., 191. J
Captain Robert Ci arke to William Lenxiiall.
1646, August 12. Helbrea, from aboard the Sican Regis. — Have
heard from the Isle of Man that Lord Si range, the Earl of Derby's son,
is gone over to Dublin, and that great store of Enghsh Papists do live
in Douglas town who have license to go to ma.«s there. [N. VI., 14.]
Peter de Beauvoir and other inhabitants of Guernsey.
1646, August 15. — Testimonial in favour of Colonel Robert Russell,
their Lieutenant-Governor. Copy. [N. XIV., 149.]
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Captain Ricmard Fortescce to William Lentiiall.
1646, August 16. — Enclosing the articles of the surrender of Pendennis
Castle. [N. VI., 15.]
Ordinance.
1646, August 18. — To clear James Fawcett of his Delinquency.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 46.) [N. XIX., 151.]
Statement of Sir John Trevor.
1646, August 18. — Complaining that he and his co-lessees had never
received anything under their lease from the King of 12</. a ciialdron
payable to his Majesty for coals at Newcastle. [N. XIV., 150.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
1646, August 19. — Paper. '* In answer to your paper of the 18th,
, . . we desire to know if you have any power to agree with us upon
a sum to be paid in present bef()re the marching away of our forces, and
for the future and at what times, in which case we are willing to concur.
But if you have no power . . we ciinnot propose wiiat is the leivst
sum that can give satisfaction to be subjected to debate, yet are most
willing and ready to confer with you in everything to give satisfuction
to the desires of the . . House of Commons." (See Commons'
Journals, iv. 649.) Sig^ied '' Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 124.]
Articles for the surrender of Flint Castle.
1646, August 20. — The castle to be surrendered on the 24th, the
Governor officers and gentlemen to be allowed to go to their homes,
and to have six months to make their peace with the Parliament, the
connnon soldiers to march out with the honours of war and to go to
their own homes Avithout molestation, Colonel Mytton to use his best
endeavours with the Parliament on behalf of Colonel Mostyn, the
Governor, and Mr. John Mostyn. Copt/. [N. XIV., 152.]
The Nuncio and Congregation of the Clergy at Waterford to
the Supreme Council at Kilkenny.
1646, August 24. — Reiterating their objections to the peace and
proposing propositions to be added thereto. (See Carte, Life of Or-
monde, i. 579.) A copy from the original in the Carte papers. [N.
XXL, ;^5.]
The State of the Accounts of the Scotch Army.
1646, August 27. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, iv. 654.) [N.
XIX., 192.]
Articles between Sir Thomas IIooi'kr and Captain Francis
L.\NODON, Governor of Looe.
1646, August 28. — For the surrender of a shallop, called The Castle
ofFendennis. [N. XIV. 15.3.]
The Earl of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1646, August 28. — Supporting the refjuost of Colonel Robert Kussell,
his Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey, for leave to come to England for
three weeks on his yrivate affairs. Si(/ned. [N. VL, 16.]
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Sir 'J'iiomas Faiiu-ax to Major iioGKiis^.
1646, August 31. — Ordering him, in cjihc Parliaii ent order the great
fort at iijujistaplo to be slightc*!, to convey tho arms and ammunition
there to liristol, unh'Ss Parliunieiit shouhl otherwise order, and then to
rejoin his rcgiratuit with liis men. (^op;/- \ N. XIV., 172.]
Further Inducements to move a speedy answer to the [Cuesuire]
petition.
[16-16, August.] — 1. That the small County of Chester, since the
beginning of tlie war, was necessitated to raise treljle the numl)er of
forces it was able to pay or the neighbouring counties j)roj)Orti(jnately
raised, whereby the County is in great arrears to the soldiers.
2. That the charge of the leaguer before Chester, being 19 weeks,
was near 80,000/., so that Sir William J^rereton and the Deputy Lieu-
tenants engaged themselves for great sums for provisions, which are yet
unpaid.
'.\. That upon the reducing of Chester they were also forced to engage
themselves in 18,000/. to satisfy the soldiers a month's pay, otherwise
they would not have been restrained from plundering the City and
County, of which there is near 80,000/. yet unpaid.
4. That then the reducing of the forces had been attempted but that
many of the horse were ordered by the Committee of both Kingdoms
into Wales and of the foot to the leaguer of Lichfield Close, whence
they are all now returned and lie on free quarter expecting arrears and
pay till they be reduced.
5. That some of the auxiliary forces yet unpaid of their month's pay
promised at the reducing of Chester threaten to come and plunder the
County for the same.
6. That the Excise is hitherto wholly obstructed and the people in a
tumultuous manner have risen against the Commissioners and the
soldiers express themselves against the Excise, so that there is little
hope it can be set up till they are paid and reduced.
Subjoined SkYQ Extracts from several letters dated froni July 23rd to
August 1st showing the demands of the soldiers for their arrears, their
mutinous behaviour and the miserable state of the county. [N. XII.,
195.]
Lord Broguill to [the Committee for Ireland] on behalf of the
army in Munster.
[1646, August.] — The Lord President arrived a])0ut the 10th of July
last with five thousand hundred pounds part of the 6,000/. which
by the order of this honourable Committee was to be disposed of to the
officers and soldiers eiiually, but the said money will only be sufficient
for about five weeks, 1,000/. having been spent on biscuit and salt to
enable the army to march. Therefore the Committee will be pleased to
ordain some constant supply of money and victual, a part to be sent
without delay proportionable to the army you shall design for that
service, otherwise that province is in great danger to be reduced to the
power of the Rebels, since, First there is a peace concluded of late by.
the Earl of Ormonde, whereunto some of our party in that province
and in other parts may adhere if some settled course be not taken for
their livelihood. Secondly, the year being thus far spent, if supplies
arrive not whilst the corn is in stack, which now begins to be reaped
daily, the corn will not be gained from the Rebels without first gaining
the Castles, under the shelter whereof they usually bring their corn.
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which will be hazardous tedious and chargeable, Thirdly, if there be
not au army to keep the field and to leave the garrisons strongly
defended the Rebels will deprive us of our markets and keep us within
our towns, by which means they will be able to live on the corn within
our quarters and to preserve their harvest, which otherwise wi; might
destroy and thereb}? we shall be forced to expect every morsel of bread
and other supplies out of England which otherwise we might in some
reasonable proportion, if we had strength, gain from the Rebels, and if
any accident happen by contrary winds or otherwise, whereby such
supplies fail, the whole interest of the state; there must fall into the
hands of the Rebels unavoidably. Fourthly, The officers and soldiers
there have endured such hardship and yet served valiantly and faith-
fully, expecting liberal supplies from hence, when this kingdom should
be reduced, and now — they finding but little work remaining here to be
done — it would be as well matter of great discouragement unto tliem as
of joy to the Rebels, if we should not then find the fruit of such blessed
effects here, and it is more than probable that the Rebels — who are
exceeding heightened by their late successes — will apprehend their own
danger, if they shall not suddenly bend all their power to destroy us
before the forces and supplies which are designed shall arrive, and will
propound to themselves the more strongly to set upon the work, which
will be also the more facile, if forces speedily arrive not then, in respect
that many of the Gentry and others who have during the Cessation
stood at gaze, now the peace is there concluded will join with them
heart and hand, whilst their armies are strong and ours weak, and if
the fooling we have there should be lost it would cost this kingdom
more treasure and blood to regain the same than by the help of the
footing we have already to subdue the Rebels ; It is therefore humbly
propounded that you will take into consideration the sad and dangerous
condition of that part of the kingdom and hasten the supplies hitended,
which we humbly desire may be at least 5,000 foot and 1,500 horse for
the present service, which is as little as may be for the preservation of
the Parliament's interest there and preventing the annoyance which the
Rebels might do to these kingdoms, considering the great numbers
which the Rebels are able to bring into the field, they being at this
time preparing an army of 20,000 for the subduing of the Parliament's
forces in Munster — as appears by the depositions of divers who lately
came out of Ireland — and considering also tliat many men are necessarily
i-equired to keep the towns and forts we hold, — and herein I desire that
it may be understood that when the Parliament shall resolve of a
thorough pi'osecution of that war there must of necessity be a far
greater force of horse and foot and other warlike provisions transported
there — and further that the Regiments already there may be speedily
i-ecruited, that there may an addition to the train of artillery and fitting
carriages with ball, shells, and other necessaries, that a good proportion
of powder be forthwith sent, the stores being already so exhausted by
the field service and by the defence of Bunratty at the late siege — which
Avas very strongly maintained — that very little remained in tin- Province
at my coming away, that in respect of the great scarcity of iron there
20 tons may be presently sent thither, and that the former letters and
propositions of Lord Inchiciuin may be reviewed and such an answer
given to what remains unanswered as to your Honours shall be tliought
fit. Signed. [N. XXI., 123.]
[The Scotch Commissioneus] to [the Housk of Commons].
164G, September I. — Paper, (This is made up of two parts, the
first is answers to the four exceptions and the substance appears from
:J02
Mm paper in Ilushwortli, iv. l.;}2.5, hcadDcl, "To those; particulars the
Scoirh replied," where it is so |)iit ivs to make it afipear it was delivered
before Auj^ust 'J 1st ; the substances of the rest of the paper, with the
exception Iierein-after mentioned, appears from the Scotch exceptions
to the Parliament's estimate printed in Rushworth, iv. I. '.V2'.'t, .'{24, 325.
The said exception is the followinj^ passage: —
"To tiie articles set doiine in the debitor's side it is anseredthat there
is no such clause in the treaty as tiiat the Scottish army should con-
tinue in England the numl)ers of 1S,()0() foote, 2,()()() horse and 1,0(K>
dragoones, but on the contrair the kingdomeof England by the expresse
words of the treaty is obliegcd to pay towards their mainlenance 30,000/.
monethly, so long as it doth not amount to the full month's pay.
There is ommitted here about ten hundred thousand pounds which
the committee residing with the Scotti.sh army is able to make
sufficiently appeare to be due by the kingdome of England.") In Sir
John Cheislie's hand and signed by him. [N. XIV., 173.]
The Members of the House op Commons who are members of the
Committee of both Kingdoms to the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, September 2. — Communicating in obedience to the vote of the
House of Commons of that date the vote concerning the time and
manner of payment of the 400,000/. (See Cemmons' Journals, iv. 660.)
[N. XIX., 193.]
Ordinance,
1646, September 3. — Removing Dr. Baker from the vicarage of
Southweald and appointing Nicholas Folkingham in his place. (See
Commons' Journals, iv. 662.) [N. XIV., 174.]
The Committee for Compounding with Delinquents.
1646, September 7. — Report concerning the composition of Mr.
.John Bellassis. (See Commons' Journals, iv. 687.) [N. XIV., 175.]
Paper of the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, September 10. — Stating that divers things having fjiUen into
debate concerning the delivery of the garrisons and the marching of our
forces out of the kingdom which Avere not foreseen when instructions
were sent us, they were presently to send to the Committee of Estates
for further instructions, and desiring that the sum to be presently
advanced might be agreed on, and that the Houses Avould proceed to
consider the rest of their paper of August 1 1th. Signed " Jo. Cheislie."
[N. XIX., 194.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms. -
1646, September 11. — Report concerning Radnorshire forces. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, iv. 686.) [N. XIV., 177.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646, September 17. — Order reporting to Parliament Sir George
Ayscue's letter to them. Enclosed:
Sir George Ayscue to the Committee.
1640, September 12. Aboard the Evpedition in Carlisle Road.^ —
" In compliance to the Vice-Admiral's summons, the Governor
of Sylly sent Commissioners to Falmouth to treat with such whom
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he and Colonel Fortescue should appoint for the surrender of the
place. Our first treaty proved not effectual in respect of the
granting of their instructions, and therefore they desired to
return to have them more enlarged. 1 consorted with the
JVarivick — who carried them to Sylly — and anchored in Crow
Sound from the 30th of August till the Wednesday after, during
which time 1 did employ my endeavours to ingratiate myself
with the islanders which came aboard of me, by informing them
of the Parliament's favourable intentions towards them who had
been before deluded with reports that we intended to put [out]
the old inhabitants, and to make a new plantation, but they were
quickly undeceived and did afterwards believe so well of us that
it proved much for our udvantage. We are now agreed for the
surrender of it, and this day the articles were signed by us. I
have sent the Constant JFancick and the Heart to Sylly with
one of their Commissioners to see the Governor sign. On
Monday I intend to take Colonel Forte.-cue's fioldiers aboard to
transport them to Sylly and to take the surrender of it. I sliall
most humbly beseech your Honours to be mindful of the great
advantage this place may be of, not only in securing merchant
men but if you shall please to command serviceable frigates
thither, there will not an Irishman be able to trade with France,
besides the cleansing the Mouth of the Channel from the King's
men of war, who, if they had well understood their advantage
might have made that place a second Arger (Algiers), which
the Lord Digby knew well, though too late " Signed.
[N. XIV., 178.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
164G, September 24. — Report recommending that the Kentish frigate
be restored to her former owner, Richard Shakerley. (See Lords'
Journals, viii. 515.) [N. XIV., 180.]
The Lord Lieutenant and Council to the King.
1G46, September 26. Dublin Castle. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 528.) Copy. [N. XII., 215.]
The Lord Lieutenant and Council to Sir Gerard Lowther and
others.
1646, September 26. Dublin. — Instructions. (Printed in Lords'
Journals, viii. 523.) Copy. [N. XXL, 3G.]
The Loud LiErrKXANx to the Same.
1G46, September 26 and 27. — Additional Listructions. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, viii. 525.) Copy. [N. XXL, 37.]
The Lord Lieutenant and Council to the Lord ]\L\.tor of
London.
164G, September 2G. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 527.) Copy
[N. XXI., 28.]
Tlie Earl of Loudoun and others to William Lenthall.
1646, September 28. Worcester House. — Supporting tlie enclosed
petition of eJjimes IJoswell, mercliant, for rei)aynient of the sums due to
liiin IVir |irovi.-iuiia sl-hL Iu Ircl.uul aiiKjiiiUiug lo ;j,.j-i8/. The petition
itself is eiicloaetl. (See Comminis' Journals, iv. 111.) Signed.
[N. VI., 17.J
The Scotch Commissioners.
1G46, September 29. — Paper desiring that 5,000/. which had been
sent by the Treasurers at Gohlsmiths' Hull to the CommissionerH of
both Houses then iit Newcastle to be paid to the Scotch army, might
be ordered to be delivered to the Treasurer of the Scotch Army, the
Conmiissioners having left before the arrival of the 5,000/. Sirjneil
"Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX., 195.]
The Same.
Same date. — Paper. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 505.) Copy.
[N. .XIX., 196.]
SiK Robert King to the Hou.se of Commons.
[IGtG, October 1.] — Petition stating liis services and losses and
particularly the taking of his house at Boyle about August 1st 1646 by
the Earl of St. Albans (Marquess of Clanrickard),and requesting that he
might become tenant of the said Earl's estates at Summerhill and Barly
in England at the rents mentioned in the Ordinance for the late Earl of
Essex, and if these are otherwise disposed of that he may become tenant
for 1,000/. T^er anmun of Lord Capel's estate, and further showing that
he became bound with Sir George Radcliffe in a bond for the penal
sum of 1,600/. and desiring indemnity of Sir George RadclifEe's estate.
Signed. [N. XXIL, 145.]
The Commissioners from Ireland to the Governor and
Deputy Lieutenants op Chester.
164G, October 3. — (Printed iu Lords' Journals, viii. 526.) Copy.
[N. XXL, 54.] A copy of the same with the note subjoined as
printed above is N. XXL, 40.
The Committee for Ireland to the LIouse of Commons.
1646, October 5 and 12. — Recommending that 21,000/. already taken
out of the levy money for the pay of forces already in Ireland be
.supplied out of the receipts of Haberdashers' Hall and Goldsmiths' Hall.
[X. XXL, 41.]
The Committee for Compounding with Delinquents.
[1646, October 8.] — Report concerning Lord Savile's composition.
(See Commons'' Journals, iv, 087.) Enclosed :
Order of December 30, 1645, concerning Mrs. Askwith. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, viii. 75.) [N. XIV., 181.]
Order.
1646, October 12. — Appointing a Committee concerning the taking
of the Covenant. (Printed in Cotnmons' Journals, iv. 69 1 .) [N. XIV.,
lb2.J
Report.
1 646, October 1 2. — Concerning INIr. Walter Kearle of Ross. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, iv. G94.) [N. XIV., 183.]
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The Assembly of Divines to the House of Commons.
[1646, October 13.] — Answer to the vote of October 9th. (Printed
in Grej, iii. Appendix, No, 71, p. 120.) (See Coinnions' Journals, iv.
688, 692.) Signed. [N. XXII., 41.]
The Committee at Derby House to the House of Commons.
1646, October 14. — Report. (The effect appears from Commons^
Journals, iv. 693.) [N. XXI., 39.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Clvque Ports.
1646, October 15. — Report. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 529.)
[N. XIV., 184.]
Lieutenant John Freeman to the House of Commons.
[1646, October 15.] — Petition, stating that in February 1644, being
in garrison at Burleigh, he had been sent with a ^xirty against some
Cavaliers said to be at Okeham, and entering a suspected house had shot
one John Ilalford, who was beginning to make resistance, of which
wound he died, and that notwithstanding at the last Assizes lie had
been indicted for murder, and the grand jury had found a true bill
against him for manslaughter, but the judge had admitted him to bail
to appear at the next assizes, and praying the protection of the House
and
Order thereon.
(Printed in Commons^ Journals, iv, 695.) [N. XXII., 95.]
JouN Osborne, Evers Armynne, and John Hatcher to Sir
James Harrington.
[1646, October.] — Stating the facts of the charge against Lieutenant
Freeman, and desiring him to move the House that the business might
be referred to a Council of War. Signed. [N. XXII., 98.]
The Committee op both Kingdoms to the House of Commons.
1646, October 26. — Stating that Major Howorth and Captain Al-
derne, who were instrumental in surrendering Hereford, had been
promised that two of the nearest allies of each of them should be freed
from Delinquency and sequestration, and that they had accordingly
named Roland Howorth, Charles Booth, Dr. Edward Aldcrnc, and
James Rodde. (See Commons' Journals, v. 113.) [N. XXII. , 100.]
The Committee of both Kingdoms.
1 646, October 26. — Report concerning Sir John Bridges, »&c. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, viii. 547.) [N. XIV., 186.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1646, October 26. The Devizes. — Concerning the disbanding of
Major-General Mai^sie's brigade, and recommending the olficers ai\d
certain foreigners and reformadoes therein. (See Cotnmons' Journals,
iv. 728.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIL, 113.]
Colonel Thomas Mytton to William Lenthall.
1646, October 28. Denbigh. — Sir William Middk'ton has been put into
this caatle as Governor according to your desire. Signed. [N. VI., 18.]
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'I'lu! r.oKDs lo tlif Commons.
[ U)U), ( )ctMl)er (?).] — Mcs8af^(;. They ar.; of opinion upon the reading
of (he Li('ufoiiiint-(3ovcrnor'8 letters to the Eurl of VVurwiek, that
since there is 400 men s(!nt into Jersey it will be fit to send more force
thither than the 1,200 m(!n now dcsireil for the rediicr'ment tluaeof, as
also good store of powder match and bullet for the kec|)ing of Guernsey
and the recovery of C!astle Cornett in that island, and that this may
s[)eedily be done, and that the House of Commoiis be desired to concur
with fh(! Lords for Uw speedy sending away Colonel Aldridge and the
forces for the reducing of Jersey with him. (Sec Lords'' Journals, viii.
543.) [N. XV., 186.]
Rkport.
16 to, November 2. — Showing what estates assigned for raising 6,000/.
per annum for the Elector Palatine had since lieen otherwise disposed
of. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 51, p. 78.) [N. XIV., 192.]
Resolutions.
1646, November 3. — Concerning persons within the Oxford Articles.
(Printed in Comwo«*' JoH7Vi«75, iv. 713.) Appended:
The Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall to the Com.mittee at
Chester.
1646, November 4. — Letter written on behalf of Orlando Bridgeman
in pursuance of the second resolution. [N. XIV., 1<S7.]
The Committee appointed for relief of Persons molested for
service done by the authority of Parliament.
1646, November 6. — Report advising that John Freeman be discharged
from prosecutions at Common Law touching the death of fJohn Half ord.
[N. XXII., 96.] Enclosed :
Depositions of Robert Cant, George Reeve, and John Cant.
1646, August 6. — Describing the circumstances of the death of John
Halford. Copies. [N. XXII., 97.]
Estimate.
1646, November 17. — Of the charge for the Duke of York amounting
to 7,580/. (See Lords' Journals, viii. 677 ; Commons'' Journals, iv.
724.; [N. XIV., 188.]
The Committee concerning thk sale of Bishops' Lands.
1646, November 19. — Report. (Printed in Comjrions' Journals, iv,
725.) [N. XIV., 189.]
The Engagement of the Marquess of Clanrickard.
1646, November 19. — " Upon the engagement and protestation of the
General, nobility and officers of the Confederate Catholic forces hereunto
annexed I . . bind and engage myself unto them by the teputation
and hope of a peace and by the sacrel protestation upon the faith of a
Catholic in the presence of Almighty God that I will procure the ensuing
undertakings to be made good unto them within such convenient time
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as securities of that natui*e which are to be fetched from beyond the
seas can be well procured and at the furthest by the first of September
next ... or failing therein to unite my.self to their party and never
to sever from them and those therein interested till I have secured them
unto you.
1. That there shall be a revocation by Act of Parliament of all the
laws in force in this kingdom in as much as shall concern any penalty
. . or restraint upon the Catholics for the free exercise of their
religion.
2. That they shall not be disturbed in free enjoyment of their churches
or any other ecclesiastical ])ossessions which are in their hands at the
publication of the late peace, until that matter . . . receive a settle-
ment upon a declaration of his Majesty's gracious intentions in a free
Parliament held in this kingdom, his Majesty being in a free condition
himself.
3. I further engage myself never to consent to anything that may
bring them in hazard of being dispossessed and never to sever from them
till I free [?*/c] them so e-ecuied therein either by concessions or by
their trust and honour from his Majesty in the armies and garrisons of
this kingdom, or to put them out of all danger of being dispossessed of
them.
4. And further, that forthwith there shall be a Catholic Lientenant-
General of all the forces of the kingdom invested by his Majesty's
authority, that the Generals or either of them signing to the said
engagement shall be forthwith invested by his Majesty's authority with
piincipal commands worthy of them in the standing armies of this
kingdom and likewise in some important garri^^ons now under his
Majesty's obtnlience, and that a considerable number of the Confederate
Catholic army shall immediately be drawn into all the chief garrisons
under his Majesty's obedience, and I further assure proportionable
advantages to such of any otlier armies in this kingdom as shall in like
manner submit unto the peace and his ]\Iajesty's authority.
5. That for the security of so many of these particulars as shall not be
performed ... by the Marquess of Ormonde . . I will procure
them the King'ii hand, the Queen and Prince of Wales' engagement and
an engagement of the Crcwn of France to see the same performed.
0. And ftuther . . . that the Lord Lieutenant shall engage him-
self punctually to observe such free commands as he shall receive from
his Majesty to the advantage of the Catholics of this kingdom, or during
the King's want of freedom from the Queen and Prince of Wales or such
as shall be signified unto him to the same effect to be the King's pleasure
by the Lord Digby as priuci|)al Secretary of State, and further tiiat
while the King shall be in an unfrecd condition he will not ohev any
orders that shall Ijc procured from his ^lajesty by advantage of his .
want of freedom to the prejudice of what is undertaken.
7. ... 1 shall never esteem myself discharged from this engage-
ment by any power or authority whatsoever, provided that " it *' be r.ot
understood . to debar . . . his Majesty's Catholic subjects of
this kingdom from the benefit of any other . . . favours his Majesty
may be . . induced to concede to them upon the Queen's mediation
. . or any other treaty abroad with his Holiness. And I further
engage myself to employ my utmost endeavours . . to his Majesty
to aflbrd all the subjects of this kingdom that shall appear to have been
injured in tlieir estates redress in the next free I'arliament.
8. I fui ther undertake that all persons joining ... in the pre-
sent engagement shall be included in the Act of Oblivion promised in
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. . the peace of every act done hy them since the publication of the
.saiil peace unto the date of this engagement." f ''>/>//■ [N. XXI., 42.]
The COMMITTKE APFOINTKD TO CONFKU WITH TIIK ScOTCH
CoM.MISSlONKU.S.
1G46, November 2G. — Report. (Printed in f'otinnnns' Journah, iv.
729.) [N. XIV., 190.]
Resolution.
1616, November 26. — Concerning the Earls of Northumberland and
Pembroke. (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 578.) [N. XIV., 191.]
The Lords and Commons that are of the Committee of both
Kingdoms to the Scotch Commissioners.
1646, December 1. — Two papers. (Both printed in Lords' Journals,
viii. 592, and there described as " first paper " and paper explanatory of
the first paper.) Copies. [N. XIX., 197.]
The Committee for Ireland to the House of Commons.
1616, December 2. — Report recommending that the officers therein
named and all others belonging to the armies of Ulster, Munster, and
Connaught then in England be dispatched away forthwith. [N. XXL,
43.]
The Scotch Com.missioners to the Lords and Commons that are of
the Committee of both Kingdoms.
[1646, December 3.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 593, and
there described as *' Scots Second Paper.") [N. XIX., 38.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646, December 3. — Two Reports (botli printed in Lords' Jonri}als,
viii. 605), and account tendered by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Knight, which
is referred to in the Second Report. [N. XIV., 193, 194, 196.]
The House of Commons.
1646, December 4. — Orders concerning obstructions to the Array
Assessments and the Excise in Lincolnshire. (Printed in^ Commons^
Joimials, iv. 738.) [N. XIV., 197.]
The Committee of Complaints.
1646, Tuesday, December [8 or 15]. — Resolution reporting to the
House the enclosed petition and certificate. [N. XXIL, 92.]
Enclosed :
i. Lord Abergavenny, Lord Stourton, Edmond Thorold,
William Thorold, and John Paston on behalf of themselves
and other Catholics residing in Oxford at its surrender to the
Committee for Breach of Articles.
Petition, stating, that they, conceiving themselves to be within the
11th Article, applied to the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall
for leave to compound, which they refused, because the House of
Commons bad given them no direction to compound with persons
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under the notion of Recusants, that they have since represented
their condition to the House of Commons but as yet without
success, and that taking notice of the late order to imprison
persons that have been in any of the King's garrisons and have
not prosecuted their Compositions with effect, and the late
ordinance commanding all such persons to depart the Lines of
Communication before the 18th of December they are likely to
be imprisoned and suffer other inconveniences, and praying that
some speedy course might be taken for admitting them to com-
pouad, and granting them protection in the mean time. Signed.
ii. Henry Ireton, John Lambert, Thomas Harrison and
Nathaniel Rich.
1646, November 30. — Certificate that they, being Commissioners
on the part of Sir Thomas Fairfax in the treaty for the surrender
of Oxford, declare that it was not intended that Papists or Popish
Recusants then in Oxford should be excluded from the 11th or
other articles of the said treaty. Signed. [N. XXII., 93, 94.]
Report of Arthur Annesley, Sir Adam Loftus, Sir William
Parsons, Sir John Temple, and Sir Hardress Waller,
1646, December 10. — " First as to the general, the Province of
Leinster ... is totally in the hands of the Irish and such as
stand in opposition to the Parliament.
The Province of Connaught ... is all in the power of the
Irish except the town and fort of Sligo with 5 or 6 other Castles . .
in the North. , . That county guarded with about 600 horse and
1,400 foot. . . .
For the Province of Munster the Parliament hath only therein the
City of Cork and the towns of Kinsale Youghal and Bandon and a part
of the County of Cork limited and in a manner guarded with these four
strengths, the extent whereof is not above 30 miles in length and 20
. . in breadth, and much wasted and impoverished with the rebellion.
All the rest of that large province ... is all under the power of
the Irish. . .
For the Province of Ulster the Parliament yet liath the command of
all the maritime parts round about it, which is of great circuit. They
have therein the City of Derry, the towns of Knockfergus, Belfast and
Coleraine, the forts of Iniskillen and Culmore and several other small
strengths on the seaside. This province consisteth of nine large
counties in part of live whereof do inhabit such British as yet adhere
to the Parliament. All the rest are utterly wasted, or in part, wherein
viz. in part of Cavan and Monaghan many of the Irish do yet rest.
The Irish have the Castles of Charlemount Dunganiion and Montjoy,
and those others now in opposition to the Parliament have the Newry
and Greencastle, so as the most part of this Province may be said to be
under the command of the Parliament, but of no benefit or advantage
to them except the residence and some poor relief for their forces
there, and the l)are halntation of the few British above mentioned.
Touching the state of the Irish in general they have now under their
power in a manner all the artillery of the kingdom except what is in
Ulster and some in Munster. They have their men in a better order of
war and better commanded by captains of experience and practice of
war, than ever they were since the Concjuest and these mucli emboldened
by late successes, as well in the field as ngainst fortresses. They are
abundantly stored with arms and uiuiii.lwU and have many "good
400
])Oils and lmrl)Oiiis rend}' to inijiort iiioic and li;ive .'ill tlic lioiscs in the
Uiiiiidoiii Im»i1i for service' ami carriage (except what the Parliament have
in tllster, Connaught, and Munster.
Many of" thi-ir bodies for service are well trainwi and manned and
tho.«e well arnu'd ; the relations of the numbers of their armed men
ninoh vary, but the best estimate . . makes 20,000 foot and horse,
though ccrtaiidy they have besides great numbers of horse and foot
appointed to their ill ends. . . The others now in opposition to the
Parliament have about 2,000 foot and 500 horse. The Pailiament have
yet in Ulster 17 regiments of foot containing aljout K,{)00 nwn, whereof
of the Scotch army intermixt with the inhabitants .3,oOO, and of the old
British 5,000 or thereabouts, and 17 troops of horse about 50 in a trooj),
and in Munster about 4,000 and .'500 marching horse.
Fur the preservation of such i)arties and places as are yet
in the power of the Parliament . . and to make further progress
it is humbly ottered as follows : —
First . . . that the safety of their parties and places in Munster
be first taken into care; and to that end that the Lord Lieutenant r.ow
residing here be with all convenient speed despatched thither . . and
carry with him the 3 regiments of horse and 4 regiments of foot already
designed and may be made ready to be with him transported.
Secondly, whereas there is 30,000/. in pieces of eight at 5s. a piece in
readiness to be sent with his Lordship, and some quantifies of . .
victuals arms and munition to be taken up upon the late ordinance of
Excise ; . . . that those provisions are eo far short of what may
be requisite to maintain the forces already there . . and those now
to be transported, as it is not be expected that they can subsist thereby
but a very small time, specially the small territory about them being
very much impoverished, and subject to daily inroads.
Thirdly . . that the Parliament will . . ordain a present
monthly provision for support of those foices, and that some design-
ment oi money may be made for fortifying towns and places and for
intelligence and extraordinaries.
And lastly . . . that competent numbers of ships of force, whereof
the most part to be of lesser burthens, may be designed to attend their
ports there, as well for countenance and to beat off enemies' attempts as
to be employed upon occasions and emergencies.
The.'^e things being thus provided . . it is probably hoped that
the parties and places in Munster yet under the command of the
Parliament will be secured against the imminent danger which mav
happen through the discontent of our own soldiers and the now
insolent forces of the Irish.
In the last place to provide for carrying on a war vigorously . .
against the V)loody Rebels there and for regaining that whole kingdom
into a just subjection to the Crown of Enghxnd, in respect no part of
Leinster at present stands for the Parli \ment. It is conceived
absolutely necessary^ to reflect also upon the present condition of . .
. Ulster and Connaught and therein so to dispose (?) the said forces
yet there as may preserve them from further distempers, and as far as
may be . . advance the service, which may- be by furnishing some
quantities of . . . victual and a proportion of money to be sent to
them in Ulster and Connaught . . . and specially for U^lster, in
regard the forces in Ulster seem now distracted under different com-
mands, and so not so apt to be put into service nor to join to the
requisite advantage thereof. . . it will be fit a course be forthwith
taken that they may te reduced into one command subject to the Lord
Lieutenant ; and in order towards a full reducement it must further be
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considered what additional forces are fit to be sent in due times into
the several Provinces of Munster Ulster and Connaught for enablinf^
•the armies to march altogether at a due season, that so distracting and
disabling the Irish they maj' be distressed from several parts at one
time, in which . . principal care must be taken to impoverish and
destroy the several countries out of which they gather their subsistence,
and so frustrate them of maintaining considerable bodies to give
encounters." Copy by Nalson. Torn and illegible in parts.
[N. XXL, 44.]
Order.
1646, December 10. — Concerning Lord Grey of Warke. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, viii. 600.) [N. XIV., 198.]
Robert Hunt to the House of Commons.
1646, December 1), — Petition. (The purport .sufficiently appears
from the order thereon, printed in Commons' Journals, v. 10. J [X.
XXII., 90.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
[1646, December 12.] — Paper. We have considered the reasons for
the Houses adhering to their former vote touching the public faith to
be given for security of the last 200,000/. to be paid to the Kingdom
of Scotland, and must still insist that we may have the security agreed
upon by the treaty between the Kingdoms or some other particular
security. It is v.ell known to the Houses how many and great the
troubles and sufferings of Scotland have been for these seven or eight
years past, and that within these two years by a cruel and barbarous
war divers counties have been wholly wasted and the rest of that
kingdom extremely exhausted and impoverished by the maintenance of
armies against the Irish Rebels and their Associates in Scotland. We
likewi.se desire the Houses to consider how great a proportion of the
Brotherly Assistance remains unpaid for those four or five years past
whereby the credit of some jjrivate persons of Scotland who were
assigned to that money, after long attendance here for satisfaction is
almost ruined and wholly extinguished.
There are other persons who out of their zeal for the cause adventured,
their whole estates, and furnished arms ammunition and provisions
upon the coming of the Scotch Army into this Kingdom, and after-
wards for six or seven months towards their entertainment, the country
being then in the enemies' power.
We have been often advertised from Scotland that the burdens of
those persons are still so great, as, if they be not supplied out of the
moneys due by this kingdom they will be suddenly ruined. And we
have received frequent directions to provide carefully for their relief
out of those moneys in such a certain way as they may depeml upon
and may prevent their ruin. And seeing we know by experience both
in Scotland and here that none of their creditors will trust them upon
a general security,-unless they be ascertained in a pai ticular way, we
most earnestly entreat that since we have made so jiood a progress in
otlier things, we may also herein receive such .>iatist'iiction, as we may
be enabled to give an account thereof to the Parliament of Scotland.
And whereas, whilst all garrisons here are reduced, and the forces of
the enemy subdued, Scotland is invaded ami infested for their engage-
ment with this kingdom by forces from Ireland, which with tlio
assistance of their Malignant associates in Scotland keep the hills,
possess garrisons, and abide in the fields expecting also further
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assistance from Irolund, and secinnj Eiif^land is bound by the Larpje
Treaty to prevent and by force to stippress all invasion of Scotland by
tlie subjects of England or Ireland, it is earnestly desired and expected
that the Houses will cither according to the said Treaty pursue take
and punish the offenders with all rigour, or give such a constant
monthly supply and assistance for the forces that shall be continued on
foot in Scotland upon return of our army, as may speedily reduce those
rebels to obedience or drive them out of that kingdom without which
it is to be feared they may grow to such a strength as to invade this
kingdom. Wherein we arc very confident England will out of their
brotherly affection and sympathy of the troubles of their brethren of
Scotland, and in order to the security and peace of this kingdom return
so satisfactory an answer as may further witness their real intentions
to preserve a happy union and firm correspondence bet^vixt the king-
doms.
Concerning your Lordships' desire that the Scotch army after receipt
of their money may pay their quarters upon their removes and marches
we have no power in that particular from the Army, and can say
nothing therein, until they be acquainted. But as to your Lordships'
desire touching the preservation and ease of the country in the passage
of our army we are warranted to declare in the name of the general
officers of the army that they shall have a very special care of the
preservation of the country from any abuses or disorders of the soldiers
in their passage and march out of the kingdom. (See Commons^
Journals, v. 12, 18.) [N. XIX., 133.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William L^nthall.
1646, December 12. — Supporting the enclosed petition. Signed.
Seal. Enclosed:
The said Petition of Twelve Guntcers.
Asking to be appointed to the 12 vacant Feemen or Gunners*
places in the Tower. [N. VI., 19.]
The Committee of the Army,
1646, December 14, and 23, 1646[-7], January 5. — Report concern-
ing the charges against Colonel King, and his conduct. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 46.) [N. XIV., 199.]
Report of Mr. Holles and Order thereon.
1646, December 16. — Concerning contractors. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, v. 15.) [N. XIV., 200.]
The Scotch Commissioners.
[1646, December 17.] — Paper. Desiring alterations in the Articles
of Agreement asi^rinted in Commons' Journals, y. 13, namely, in the 1st
Article to omit all after the words " by virtue of the said treaties," and
in the 15th to substitute for "and that Berwick and Carlisle be slighted
according to the large Treaty and not otherwise," "And that the works
of Berwick and Carlisle be slighted, and the places dismantled, so as
all monuments tokens and shows of hostility be taken away, according
as is especially provided and agreed to between the two kingdoms by
the articles of the large Treaty," and to add at the end " And likewise
the Parliament of Scotland or any by them authorized are to appoint
such persons, as they shall think fit to see this performed," and stating
that they expected before this the answer of their paper delivered on
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Saturday (ante, p. 401) and earnestly entreating that the Treaty may
without further delay he brought to a speedy close. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 18.) [N. XIX., 198.]
Resolution.
1646, December 22. — Concerning the King's coming to Newmarket.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 622, and Peck, Desiderata CuriosUf
ix. 30.) [X. XIV., 201.]
Examinations of TnoMAS Douse, Clerk to the Committee of
Lincoln, and Colonel King.
1646, December 23.— Concerning Colonel King. [N. XIV., 202,
210.]
Sir William Armyne to William Lenthall.
1646, December 23. — Stating that the Earl of Leven had a quantity
of arms at Newcastle, which he was willing to sell if the Parliament
pleased to make use of them. Seal. [N. VI., 21.]
M. Du Molin to M. DE Sabran.
1646, December 28. Dublin. — Recommending the bearer, Mr. Peter,
uncle of Lord Peter, who is employing himself in some affairs important
for the service of our Master. In French. Signed. [X. XVII., 8.]
Nicholas, Bishop of Ferns.
1646, December 31, The Friars' Monastery. — Order that the body
of Francis Talbot, who died an obstinate heretic, be buried in paenam
hereseos et impeniteyitia; nee non in terroreni aliquem with only one
candle at his grave at nine of the clock by night, without a bell in the
church or street, without priest, cross, book, or prayer. Any person
exceeding this manner of burial to incur Church censures. No wax
taper or caudle nor torch to be used. Copy. Partly illegible. [N.
XXI., 45.]
The Lords and Commons that are of the Committee of both
Kingdoms.
1646, December 31. — Order reporting the Articles of agreement and
the Instructions for the Committee that are to go to the North. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 36.) [N. XIX., 199.]
Vote.
1646, December 31. — Concerning tiie King's coming to Holdenby.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 62P, and Peck, Desiderata Curiosa,
ix. 30.) [N. XIV., 203.]
Francis Sympson to William Lknthall.
1646, December 31. — Enclosing his petition to the House. Signed
Seal. Enclosed :
The said petition, praying that in continuation of the force of the
Habeas Corpns formerly granted he might bo brought to the
Bar, and receive his discharge. (See Commons' Journals, v. 5,
11.) [X. VI., 20.J
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The Committee foh the Aumiualtv am> CjN'^uk Poms.
)646, December 31. — Report. (Printed in Lords' Jmirnah, viii.
G72.) [N. XIV., 204]
Colonel Thomas Ogle to [Seujeant Wilde?].
[1646 end or beginning of 1647 (?).] (See Lords' Journals, viii. 571,
ix. Ill; Commons' Jonrnals,v.\^.) — "My father[-in-law]'s importunity
and my wife's sickness niukes me write • . . to you, before I can end
the wliole narration I intend. The sum is I had no plot, I know no
plot, save that, because 1 was oppressed and hopeless of relief by the
Parliament for my father[-in-law], [and] have spent so much in following
the Parhament that we had neither means, meat, nor money left us, I
petitioned to the King, and that it might take effect I mentioned that I
would publish a declaration of the injustice [that] had been done me
this Parliament by some men in action against the King, and come to
Oxford to serve his IMajesty with my life and estate bringing as many
with me as I could, if his Majesty would do justice to us, and punish
our oppressors and send me under his hand these . . . propositions
following :
1. That he would maintain the Protestant religion, and never grant
toleration of Popery, or dispense with the laws against Papists
but by advice of Parliament.
2. That he would grant either an Act of Oblivion for what was
past, or sufter the parties accused on both sides to be tried
legally, as stood with privileges of Parliament,
3. That he would release all who have been oppressed, and par-
ticularly my father[-iu-law] Smart, and punish our oppressors.
4. That he Avould never break the Acts of this Parliament, but
govern by the laws, and not suffer the Queen to have any more
priests or papists about her than the Articles of marriage
allow.
This being given me for my satisfaction and relieved by his
Majesty's justice, I hold myself and all others bound in conscience to
serve him.
This is all the plot I know. For the money I was to have for my
land, I would have paid my debts with [some], left some with my wife and
children, and with the rest furnished myself and that company I could
get to have gone Avith me to the King in as good equipage as 1 could .
. . For any design upon the Parliament, City, or any particular member
thereof, I protest 1 know of none.
So as, if it be treason to petition the King when the Parliament fails
us, and to serve him upon his doing justice and to sell land to enable me
the better to serve him I am a traitor. INIy former course of life, my
service this Parliament may evidence sutlicicntly my love and constant
zeal to rehgion and laws. This is all, and, when the larger is done,
you shall have it. In the meantime, if that will procure me my liberty
for the comfort of my father[-in-law] wife and children I have the less
cause to complain ; if not I am confident my usage will do my enemies
more harm in the conclusion than me." Signed. Endorsed : "Deli-
vered by Serjeant Wilde." [N. XII., 2b0b.]
The Committee fok Ikelaxd to the House of Commons.
1646[-7], January 1. — Recommending certain persons as Privy
Councillors. (The names are in Commons' Journals, v. 40.) [N.
XXI.. 47.]
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The Earl of Lauderdale and others to the Speaker of the
House op Peers pro tempore.
1646-7, January 2. — Enclosing a paper and letter from the Earl of
Leven. (See Lords" Journa/s, viii. 6il.) Signed. [N. VI., end.]
The Committee for the jSTortherx Association.
1646[-7], January 2. — Report concei^ning Elizabeth Butler. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 53.) [N. XIV., 205.]
E.xamination of Tobias Peaker.
1646[-7], January 7. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 665, and
Peck, Desiderata Cnriosa, ix. 31.) [N". XIV., 206.]
The Earl of Lauderdale and others to William Lenthall.
1646-7, January 9. Worcester House. — Asking that Lord Castle
Stewart's petition might be considered to the end that some course
might be taken to aiibrd him the means of livelihood. Signed. Seal.
[N. VI., 21.]
Hugh Morrell to William Lenthall.
1646[-7], January 11. Dover. — After a reference to a former letter
concerning "a double malladie to this Commonweale, the one by the
unjust exportation of our wooUs, and the other by a late most dangerous
creeping-in corruption byforraine coyne" — "Who is ignorant of the greate
decaies to our Marchants in their trading, of their many stopps — yeares
together — through the false deceitpt of the manefactures in our king-
dome. What is that Crowne Seale — though well intended — but becume
a meere approveinge of the shamelcs thefts of our nation. How comes
it to passe that the Hollander and the French have soe exceedingly
increased in their clothing of late yeares but through the deceitfullnes
of ours — and partly through our excliange going so heigh : but of that
more heereafter — , I doubt but this will bee confest to bee a desperate
malladie and a cure for the same would bee very acceptable, which
without presumtion I doubt not but to present unto your Hounours'
hands though for doeing thereof I shalbee inforced to an unwillinge
length.
Itt is now neerc eight yeares past, that I presented an instrument to
his Majestie under the Broad Seale of England in which much labour,
care and paines was taken to settle a government in our manefactures.
His highnes approved of the overtures I made then unto him concerninge
the same, appointed a second commission of thirtie of the most expe-
rienced marchaiils of London to consider thereof. They spent eighteene
monthes in a weekely debate, consultacion and cxaminacion of many
principall clotherers of the kingdome, and at length concluded on a
report seigned under all our hands to bee presented unto this honnourable
house of Commons, by the hands of Mr. Cradocke who was then chosen
one of the bin-gesses lor the cittie of London. Which instnnnent with
the booke of our weekely transacctions and examinations will l-ee
worthie of, their vewe and much conduce to the publike <;ot)d of the
kingdome. Whether the honnouraljle house of Commons may not tlvinke
good to reconfirme this oonmiission of marchants or councell f.>r trade
to prepare matters of that nature litt for them, tbeire experience, know-
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livl^e and practice in most Chriritian kitif^doines bc^iiig capable for the
same, to wliomc overtures will bee more fntely presented — tendinge to
tlic publike good — then they dare presume to doe to the |)arliament, and
iiiito how many (pu'ries may bee proposed to consult on for theimprove-
inge of comraers, viz. : —
Queries — 1. Why may not this kingdome beeing soe well situated,
blest with soe many htt and convenient harbours, bee made the magazine
of Christendom e, and how.
2. May not the establishing of a banke in the cittie of London — as is
at Amsterdam — bee a good meancs to improve trade, and what course
to effect the same.
3. What expedient may there bee found out for reduceinge marchants'
course of exchange to a more equall ballaiice, because — as now — itt
makes the French and Hollander undermine us in clothinge, and under-
sell us, which in tyme may bee the mine of this kingdome.
4. May it not greatly quicken our exportacion and importacion to
take of tiie greater part of the burdens on our manefactures, how may it
bee done for the kiugdome's most good and incouragement for trade.
5. Whether to take off customes from woulles imported from forraine
kingdomes may not bee good for our kingdome, how farre it may and
when not.
6. "\Maether the establishing of a marchants' courte, as in France,
Spaine and Holland to deside matters and judge of accountts, bills of
exchange, charterparties, contracts, bartars, buyings, selling betwixt
them, or any matters of that nature amongst any other of the subjects
of the kingdome, may not bee a greate improveinge of trade, preserve
our marchants and others from ruine by longe law suites to inlarge ther
opinions and reasons on this, in all particulers ; as alsoe in case of
appeale to any higher court, or on what penalltie or above what some it
may bee fitt to appeale.
7. Whether if permission were given to marchants and others for
transporting their billes of debt in buying other goods may not greately
improve trade throughout the kingdome, what order and for[m] may
bee observed in this.
To the severall commissioners which are at Benboe's office concerninge
the true makeinge of the raanufac[tures] of our kingdome and trade
bee considered by this committee of marchants or councell for trade
and their report on a serious consultacion to bee reported to the
parliament The premises is most humbly submitted to your grave
wisedoi^s." Signed. Seat. [N. YI., 22.]
The Committee fok the Admiralty and Cinqce Ports.
1646[-7], January 12. — Paper concerning Sir George Ascue. (Printed
in Lords' Journals, viii. 672.) [N. XIX.," 200.]
The Committee for Ireland.
1646[-7], January 13. — Report. (See Commons' Journals, v. 150.)
[N. XIV., 207.]
Colonel Thomas Myttox to William Lexthall.
1646[-7], January 13. Wrexham. — " After a twelvemonths' siege
and a tedious treaty with the Governor of Holt Castle it is to be sur-
rendered." My soldiers are much in arrear and out of employment and
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desire to be disposed of for the service of Ireland, or money be provided
to disband. Signed. Seal- Enclosed:
A copy of the Articles of Surrender of the same date. [N. VI.,
26.]
The Earl of Leven.
1646[-7], January 18. Newcastle. — Order forbidding any cause of
offence to be given to Major-General Skippon's party or convoy, but
ordering his army to behave towards them as becometh brethren, and
also strictly forbidding any to plunder or demand money. (This is the
order referred to in his letter printed in Lords' Journals, viii. 702.)
Copy. [N. XX. 5.]
Information of Captain James Wadsworth.
1646[-7], January 19. — Touching Popish reliques at Christchurch
and Corpus Oxford, and elsewhere. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, ix. 33.) [N. XIV., 208.]
The Standing Committee of Northumberland.
1646[-7], January 20. — Certificate concerning the musters of their
proportion of horse and foot at the dates and places specified. [N. XIV.,
119.]
John Drummond to the Treasurers of the MoNEr to arise from
THE Sale op Bishops' Lands.
lG46[-7], January 21 and February 3. — Two accjuittances for
100,000/. each. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 36, 37, and
in Commons' Journals, v. 87.) Signed. [N. XXIII., 36.]
Notes of the Proceedings against Colonel King.
1646[-7], January 25.— [N. XIV., 211.]
The House of Commons.
1646[-7], January 28. — Order concerning the pay of the Scotch
army in Ireland. (Printed in Commons^ Journals, v. Q'S.) [N. XXI.,
48.]
Major-General Philip Skippon to William Lenthall.
1646[-7], January 31. — (Identical mutatis mutandis vf\i\\ the letter
to the Speaker of tlie House of Peers, printed in Lords' Journals, viii.
700.) Signed, Seal. [N. VI., 27.]
Sir William Parsons and others.
lG4G[-7], February 2. — Certificates in favour of Sir Gerard Lowther
and Sir Paul Davies. Signed. Almost illegible. [N. XXI., 51.]
Sir Gerard Lowther, Sir Francis Willodguby, and Sib Paul
Davies.
[1646-7, February.] — Petition, apparently setting forth tluir services
and their losses from the Rebels and desiring relief. Mostii/ illegible.
Signed. [N. XXI., 47.]
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The ('OMMITTKE FOR THK AuMIUALTY AND CiN'QUK PoitTS.
1646[-7], February 2. — Report recoininen(lin<j (/ii[)t!iiii Crowtlier ta
coniiniiiul the Jioiiadventure. (Printed in Lords' Joi/r/ifils, viii. 70.'). >
[N. XIV., 212.]
The Committee fob the Admiraltv and Cinqie Ports.
I(j45[_7]j February 4. — Report of a letter from Captain Willoughby,
enclosing an intercepted letter from Dublin to M. Le Tillicr. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 77.) [N. XIV., 21."^]
The Committee of the Revenue.
1647[-7], February 4. — Report concerning the establi.shmeut for the
Kino- at Holdenby. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 3.5.)
[N.^XIV., 216.] '
The Committee of the Revenue.
164:6[-7], February 5. — Report concerning the Altar plate at White-
hall certain Bill.'* of Exchange, and an estimate of the expenses of the
Kino- and his retinue. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 37.
[N.'XIV., 214.]
The Same.
Same date. — Memoir concerning the Bills of Exchange returned
from the Commissioners sent to the King. (See Lords' Journals, vifi.
709.) [N. XIV., 215.]
William Lenthall to the Commissioners with the King.
[1646-7, February 6.] — (The purport sufficiently appears from the
votes in Commons' Journals, v. 77.) Draft or Copy. [N. XII., 221.]
The Committee of the Western Associated Counties.
1646[-7], February 11. -^Report concerning Mr. William Boreman.
(See Commons' Journals, v. 275.) [N. XIV., 217.]
Demands by the Swedish Ambassadors and tho.se of the
Elector Palatine.
[1646-7, February.] — (The substance appears by the next tntrv but
one.) In Latin. [N. XVIII., 28.]
The Articles presented by the Imperial to the Swedish
Plenipotentiaries.
[1646-7, February.] — Though the Palatine question was excluded
from the Edict of Amnesty and the treaty of Prague, yet since the
peace of the Empire cannot be secure unless this controversy be settled
without further delay, it is decided and agreed :
First, that the Electoral Dignity remain with the Duke of Bavaria
and all the Guilhelmian line, as he has hitherto enjoyed it.
Second, that the whole of the Upper Palatinate remain and belong to
the said Elector and all his descendants of the Guilhelmian line, in fidl
discharge of the debt of 13 millions for which Upper Austria was
pledged to the said Elector by the Emperor Ferdinand II. for which the
said Elector shall execute a release.
Third, that on Charles Louis, the Count Palatine, rendering due
obedience to the Emperor, he be equally admitted to the Electoral
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Dignity but in the eighth and last place, but without any derogation
from the rights of the Elector of Bavaria.
Fourth, that on his rendering due obedience as aforesaid, the Lower
Palatinate be restored to him, without prejudice however to the feuds
granted by the Emperor or the EhiCtor of Bavaria, and on condition that
the exercise of the Catholic religion established there be not interfered
with and in particular that certain named monasteries should not be
molested : and that the free nobles of the Empire in Franconia, Suabia,
and the Khine circle be left in their present state, and lastly that as the
Bergstrasse was not formerly parcel of the Palatinate, but belonged to the
Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, and was pawned in 1463 to the
Palatines, subject to an express right of redemption, it, as it was
restored by Ferdinand II. after the proscription of the Palatine Frederic
to the Elector of Mainz, shall remain to his successors and the
Archbishopric of Mainz, on condition of their repaying the sum for
which it was pawned.
Fifth, that Charles Louis and his brothers for himself and his heirs
whatsoever who shall succeed him in the Lower Palatinate shall
renounce all claims to the Upper Palatinate while there continue
legitimate heirs male of the Guilhelmian line. But if that line should
fail, and there should be legitimate heirs male of the Palatine line
surviving, the Electoral dignity held by the Duke of Bavaria shall revert
to them, the eighth Electorate being abolished and (he number of seven
restored, and likewise the Upper Palatinate.
TJie Counter Proposals of the Swedish Plknipotentiaries.
[1646-7, February.] — First, that there should be included in the
Amnesty contained in this present treaty of peace the whole Palatine
House, and all its adherents, who shall all be restored to the position
they held before the outbreak of the Bohemian war. That the Palatine
Electoral House, and the Elector Charles Louis and his brothers be
restored as regards their former dignities, privileges, properties and
rights, which belonged to the said House in 1618, and be in the same
position and rights as the other Electors and Princes of the Empire
both in sacred and ])rofane matters, and enjoy the religious peace and
whatsoever rights the other Evangelicals enjoy. Provided that the
Electoral Dignity with all its rights shall continue to be held by
Maximilian, Duke of Bavaria, for his life as he now holds it. Further
as it has seemed good to his Imperial Majesty and the Diet of the
Empire that an eighth Elector be added to the Electoral College, this
Electorate shall be held l)y the Successors of Maximilian and his
descendants of the Guilhelmian line, on whose extinction the eighth
Electorate shall be suppressed, and the number of seven Electors, fixed
by the Golden Bull, continue.
Secondly, the Elector Charles Louis, restored to his dignities
and property, subject as is hereinbefore and hereinafter mentioned,
shall bind himself to his Imperial Majesty by the same oath as the
other Electors and Princes of the Empire, and on the death of
Maximilian shall recover his former place of Electoral Dignity with all
its rights and transmit it to his successors, yet so that during the life
of Maximilian he shall equally enjoy the rights and prerogatives derived
from the Electoral Dignity.
Third, that the whole of tha Lower Palatinate be restored to the
Elector Charles Louis and the Palatine House with »11 its appurtenances
and the Bergstrasse, as well in Ecclesiastical as secular matters, all
dispositions, grants of feuds &c. to the contrary notwithstanding. To
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this not only is the Einpereor to }>le(lg(! liinisell", both for liiinself and
tlic) King ol" Spain, hut all others who claim any riglits or interests are
to decliiro their consent.
Fourth, that in like manner the Upper Palatinate be restored to the
Palatine House except the Lordship of Chain up to the river Regen,
which is to be left to the House of IJavaria on condition that it may
be redeemed within an unlimited time for a fair sum. As to which
the Palatines wish it to be understood, that though they might lawfully
demand Avithout exception whatever has ])een taken away from the
Palatine House, and that though they consider that they are not con-
cerned in or bound by the obligations between the Jlouses of Austria
and Bavaria with regard to a certain sum of money yet to show their
desire for peace and eagerness to defer to his Imperial Majesty, the
Palatine House besides the concession already made about the dignity
cedes to the House of Bavaria that district of Cliam, and expects in
return that his Imperial Majesty be released from his obligations, other-
wise it insists on the restoration of the whole of the Upper Palatinate.
In Latin. [N. XVIII., 32.]
Paper.
l64[6-]7, February 18-28. Osnabriick. — The Count of Avaux, the
French Plenipotentiary, in answer to the question of the Swedish
Plenipotentaries whether he approved of the articles proposed by the
Emperor replied that " France greatly wished for peace, and inasmuch as
the French had always recognised the Duke of Bavaria as Elector, and
given him the Electoral title, and had disapproved of the Palatine's pro-
ceedings in Boh(!mia, and besides as the Duke of Bavaria was in high
esteem eA'erywhere, and had rendered good offices to the Crowns, they
(the French) had declared both to the Imperialists and Bavarians that
the Electoral Dignity ought to remain with the said Duke. As for the
Upper Palatinate, as it had been bought for a large sum of money they
could not take it from the said Duke ; much less could they dispute
against the Catholic religion in the Lower Palatinate."
To the deputies of His Serene Highness, the Elector Palatine, the
said French Ambassador said *' The French Ambassadors had some-
times spoken with those of the Emperor about the Palatine business,
who were ready to agree to the French side under a certain condition
which the French would not in any way assent to. They had declared
their own intention to the Imperialists but had bound themselves to
nothing. He promised to communicate further with the Swedes on the
subject." When the Deputies of the Elector Palatine enlarged upon
the unfairness of the articles, he replied in a chilling manner " He
would use his good offices to obtain the Lower Palatinate. But as the
Bergstrasse was ecclesiastical property, he could hardly speak for that,
but left it to others to do this." As regarded religion he said " His
King could not assist in the restitution if the Catholics were to be
afterwards expelled (from the lands restored)." In Latin. [N.XYIL,
10.]
The Beply of the Imperial Plenipotentiaries to the Swedish
proposals.
164[6-]7, [February 22-] March 4. Osnabriick. — To the first
accepting as far as " Evangelicals enjoy," but substituting for " Evan-
gelicals," " Protestants or adherents to the Confession of Augsburg ; "
adding. Nevertheless on the restoration of the Palatinate the exercise of
the Catholic religion shall be permitted to the vassals and subjects
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whether ecclesiastical or lay, nor shall they be compelled to adopt
another religion under any pretext whatever ; and insisting on their
original proposal that the Electoral Dignity should remain with the
Duke of IBavaria and all the Guilhelmian line for ever, and that the Count
Palatine should be admitted to an eighth and last Electorate, and that
on the extinction of either line the eighth Electorate be suppressed.
To the second, agreed to subject to the foregoing declaration.
To the third, agreed to, yet saving the rights of the Catholic religion,
and the infeudations or grants made during the deprivation of the
Palatines by the Emperor or the Duke of Bavaria, and likewise except-
ing the Bergstrasse, viz. the Castle of Starckemburg with the townlets
of Bentzheim and Heppenheim, and the Monastery of Lorsch Avith the
villages and farms appertaining thereto, which belong to the Elector
and Archbishopric of Mainz.
As to the fourth, since the Elector of Bavaria cannot be satisfied by
the County of Cham for 13 milUons spent on the war, and the Emperor
is in no wise bound to make good that sum to the Elector in order to
favour the Palatines by whose father he was forced into a defensive
war, they adhere to their former proposal that Prince Charles Louis
should either pay that debt in full or give up the whole of the Upper
Palatinate. They accept that his Imperial Majesty be released from
his obhgation. The rest of this article must be limited in conformity to
the foregoing declaration. In Latin. [N. XVIII., 32.] N. XVIII.,
29, 30, 31 are separate copies of the 3 papers numbered XVIII., 32,
which with the paper of February 18-28, are the papers numbered I, 2,
3, 4, in the paper of the Elector Palatine presented to the Lords on May
4th and printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 174, 175.
The Committee foe Ireland to the House of Commons.
1646[-7], February 20. — Concerning the payments to the Earl of
Ormonde, and the forces to be sent over. (The purport appears from
Commons^ Journals, v. 94, 95.) \Js. XXL, 55.]
The Committee for the Adbmealty and Cinque Ports.
1646[-7], February 23. — Two reports concerning »Sir George Ayscue
and the commanders for four ships. (Both printed in Lords' Journals,
ix. 39.) Two cf>/jie« of each. [N. XIV., 179, 202, 218, 219.]
The Earl of Cassilis to the Speakers of Both Houses.
164[6-]7, February 23. Edinburgh. — (The purport appears from
Commons' Journals, v. 134.) Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 75.]
Robert Goodwin and William Ashurst to William Lenthall.
1646[-7], February 23. Edinburgh. — "We were forced to slay at
Berwick with tiie hostages until . . . the 18th
before our messenger — by reason of the extremity of the weather and
foulness and length of ways — could return to give us assurance of the
marching away of the garrison from Carlisle, and all the Scotch forces
out of that part of England . . . Upon Friday we went to Etlin-
burgh . . and came thither upon Saturday al>out two . . in the
afternoon, the Parliament being then risen and adjourned unto this
day." Whttn they sat they sent a committee to acknowledge the
respects of the Parliament of England and to bid us welcome in the
name of the Parliament of Scotland. We delivered them our letters
and desired a time and place to be appointed for us to represent what
we had further in charge. Si(/?icd. Seal. [N. VI., 28.J
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Captniii W, Dkumond (o the, Committkic voh Tukland.
[l(rf(;-7, Fehruary.] — Statinj^ in fho natrK; of tlio Scotch Army in
Trclaiul that he had hccn now ei<;ht months rcprcseiitinf^ tlicir pressing
wants and humble d'^sires but could ^et no answer, and that being now
ordered to return he desired a present answer, f>therwisft he would be
obliged to leave without any at all, " which how discontenting it will
prove he leaveth to their serious consideration." Signed. [N. XXI.,
57.]
The Committee for Ireland to the House of Commons.
lG46[-7], February 25. — Reporting the above paper. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 112.) [N. XXL, 5G.]
The Committee for Foreign Plantations.
1646[-7], February 25, March 1. — Report concerning the Earl of
Carlisle and the (Jaribbee Islands with their order reporting the same.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 51, 53.) [N. XIV., 222, 221.]
Philip [Lord] Lisle, to William Lenthall.
1646[-7], February 26. Cork. — " [On Saturday eve]ning last I
landed in Ireland. came to this city, where in I
thought it necessary for the of the moneys allotted for this
[Army and the] preventing all abuse in the issuing thereof, to inform
myself as exactly as I could what numbers of foot and horse were in the
Parliament's pay in these parts, and have disposed of a thousand of them
into outquarters until such time as the horse come over from Bristol,
and the parts adjacent, who only stay for money to transport them
hither." In parts illegible. Signed. [X. VI., 29.]
]Major Epiphanius Ho\yARD and Captain Daniel Alderne to the
House of Commons.
[1646-7, February 27.] — Petition desiring that they would concui
with the Lords in agreeing to the report of the Committee of both
Kingdoms dated October 26, I64G {ante, p. 395). [N. XXIL, 99.]
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1646[-7], February 27. — Two papers. (Both printed in Lords'
Journals, ix. 100, 101.) Copies. [N. XIX., 204, 203.]
Edward Leigh and others to the Chancellor of the Puchy of
Lancaster.
l646[-7], February 28. — Recommending Mr. John Lightfoot for the
vacant living of Fitanhill in Staffordshire. Signed. [N. VI., 30.]
The Committee Appointed March 16th, 1G45-6.
[1646-7, February.] — (See Commons' Journals, v. 44, 61.) "An
Alphabetical method of such offices Military or Civil or any other place,
profit or advantage any members of the Ilouse of Commons or any in
trust for them or any of them doe hold by any Authority from the
Parliament according to such informations have been brought to this
Committee appointed to take the same into consideration." [X. XIV.,
107.] Of those informations this Collection contains the following : —
Sir Henry Cholmelky.
1646, March 30, April 29.— [N. XIV., 108, 117.]
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Sir Thomas Jervoise, Sir Philip Stapilton, John Harris, Sir
William Constable, James Fiennes, Sir Edward Parthe-
RiCKE, Sir Samuel Rolle, Richard Whitehead.
1646, August 25, 27, 27, 27, 28, 28, 2S, 29.— [N. XIV., 154, 155,
166,167, 169, 170, 171, 157.]
BuLSTRODE Whitelockk, John Whaddon, John Rolle.
1646, September 2, 4, 8.— [N. XIV., 158, 160, 176.]
Sir William Strickland.
1646, September 10.— [N. XII,, 199.]
Sir Thomas Pelham.
1646, December 30.— [N. XIV., 195.]
Sir William Lister.
1646[-7], January 6.— [N. VI., 23.]
Thomas Stockdale.
1646[-7], January 23.— [N. XIV., 209.]
Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir William Waller, Sir John Hippesley,
Francis Drake, John Lisle, Sir Edward Hungerford,
William White and Sir Thomas Walsingham.
Undated. — Statements setting forth the places &c. enjoyed by them
respectively. (Most of these particulars are given in the above " Alpha-
betical Method." Whitelocke's statement is printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, ix. 29. In some cases the losses of the writer in consequence
of his adherence to the Parliament are also stated, and Sir John Hippesley
states the receipts and expenses of the Middle Park at Hampton Court
and Marybone Park.) [N. XIV., 156, 159, 161, and 165 ; XIIL, 182 ;
XV., 166.]
The Committee for Foreign Affairs to the Parliament.
1646[-7], March 2. — Order reporting proposed answer to the King
of Denmark's offer of mediation. [N. XVIII., 4.]
The Committer for Ireland to Sir Gerard Lowther and Sir
Paul Davies.
1646[-7], March 3. — In reply to their Petition expressing satisfaction
at their conduct, and stating they will represent so much to the House.
[N. XXL, 50.]
William Lenthall to [the Commissioners at Holdenby].
1646[-7], March 3. — By order of the House enclosing votes and a
transcript of a former letter. (Sec Co>/n/ioiis' Journals, v. 104.) Draft .
[N. XIL, 202.]
The Same to Major-General Skippon.
Same date. — Thanking him for his services. (See Commons' Journals,
V. 104.) Draft. [N. XIL, 203.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the English Commissioners.
1646[-7], March 3. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 101.) [N.
XIX., 205.]
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Tho ScoTcri Commissioners.
lGin-7, March 3. — Paper. (Tlie ofTect jippcars from Commons'
Journals, v. 105.) Signed "Jo. Cheislio." [N. XIX., 206.]
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1640[-7], March 8. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 101.) Copy.
[N. XIX., 207.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1646[-7], March 9. — Report recommending Commanders for the
summer fleet. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 76.) [N. XIV., 22G,
227.]
Information of Thomas Eingwood, a trooper, and Thomas Baker
of Halberton to the Standing Committee of Devon.
i646[-7], March 9. — That about 100 troopers and 100 horses pre-
tending to be designed for Ireland, came the last Lord's Day and
quartered in that parish, and misused in manner specified certain
inhabitants therein named, that the said troopers when demanded for
their orders to quarter there drew out their swords and told the inhabit-
ants that that was their order, and that there are two other troops
quartered in the country thereabouts, men very profane, full of cursing
and swearing. Signed. [N. XIV., 223.]
The Committee for Irish Affairs at Derby House.
1646[-7], March 12. — Reports reporting the propositions of Colonel
Robert Hammond, and desiring that Colonel Jones be furnished with
400 defensive arms. Enclosed:
The said Propositions.
They contain, besides stipulations for the pay and victualling of the
forces he is to bring over to Dublin, provisions that he is to be
Governor of Dublin and that the time of their employment there
should not exceed two or three months at furthest, and that
shipping be ready to transport them back 14 days before the
expiration of the term, and if relief come not "within 14 days
before the end of the said terra then — whatsoever otherwise shall
happen — it shall be lawful for him and them to take shipping
seven days before the expiration of the said time and to return to
England." (See Commons'' Journals, \. \\2.) [N. XIV., 225,
224.]
And probably —
[Colonel Robert Hammond] to [the Committee for Irish
Affairs.]
[1646-7, March 12.] — *' In case these propositions are accepted, he
desires to know and to be fully satisfied of the Avhole state of
that garrison and what provisions of war of all sorts are there
already, and wh.at are intended thither for the defence thereof.
And he hopes that so he shall be able to satisfy your expectations
and the service of the kingdom, both in point of number of men
and defence of that garrison until the end of the said term or that
he be relieved." (See Commons' Journals, v. 112.) [X. XV.,
Unnumbered, between 178 and 179.]
415
The Committee for Ireland to the House of Commons.
1646[-7], March 13. — Report on the forces in and to be sent to
Ireland. (The heads are given in Commons' Journals, v. 112, and the
particulars of the forces to be sent in the same, p. 107. It states that
there were in Ulster ten old regiments of foot and one old regiment and
twelve troops of horse, in Concaught three old regiments of foot and
four old troops of horse, in Munster eight old regiments of foot and
three of horse. The total of the old forces, those newly sent, those
ready to go and those designed amounted to 41 regiments and three
companies of foot, thirteen regiments and eighteen troops of horse and
two regiments of dragoons. The total annual charge including that of
the artillery was estimated at 1,203,645/. 2s. 4c?.) [N. XXL, 58, 59.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — Report concerning the discharge of the Scotch army in
Ireland. (The same mutatis mutandis as the votes of the House on the
16th thereon.) [N. XIX., 208.]
William Lenthall to [the Judges].
[1G46-7], March 13. — Enclosing an Order of the House. (See
Commons' Joirmals, v. 109, 110.) Draft or Cop^^'. [Jf. XII., 183.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the English Commissioners.
1646[-7], March 15. — Two replies to their two papers of February
27th. (Both printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 101.) Copies. [N. XIX.,
209, 210.]
The House of Commons.
1646[-7], March 16. — Votes concerning the Scotch army in Ireland.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 113.) [N. XIX., 211.]
The Lord Mayor and Common Council of the City of London
to the House of Lords.
[1646-7, March l7].~Petition. [N. XXII., 101.] Annexed:
The humble Petition of many Thousands.
Copy. [N. XXII., 103.]
And
Votes of the House of Lords thereupon.
Draft. (All these are printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 82-85.) [N".
XXIL, 102.]
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1646[-7], March 17.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 102.) Copi/.
[N. XIX., 212.]
The Scotch Com^niissioners to [the House of Commons].
1646[-7], March 18. — Paper. Stating that the Parliament of Scot-
land, as soon as they received the vote of the House of Commons of
the 2nd instant, appointed instructions to be presently drawn, and
Commissioners to be sent here to join in obtaining tlie King's assent to
the Propositions, whereof we were advertised by letters of the 9th
instant, and now hourly expect an express with iurther notice. (See
Cotnmons' Journals, v. 119.) Signed "Jo. Cheislie." [N. XIX.,
213.]
416
The COSIMITTEK OF THE ReVKNTK.
l(}4G[-7], March 18. — Paper leconimoiidinpj Mr. John Ndthrop as
Steward of flie Manor of Barton. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix.
103.) [N. XV., 48.]
Extracts from Mr. Baron's Report to the (Jenerai. Arsemulv at
Kilkenny.
1646[-7], March 19. — "There was a letter from
of January last signifying that
late peace having both the Court.s of
France upon the public faith of the kingdom
but that when informations were duly given and slight objections
delivered by himself
and Mr. Baron then the rejectment of that peace was endeavoured by
the King and Queen of France and Cardinal Mazarine, yet when the
[news] came to France of our forces returning from Dublin the good
opinion was altered and an opinion of weakness and division took place,
he desires that the said kingdom may join their forces again and set
upon that place and make themselves masters of the kingdom and that
thereby they will acquire and regain the goodwill of France and of
Cardinal Mazarine ; he signifies that the Prince and Queen of England
are desirous to come unto Ireland. He desires their coming. We do
not ao-ree upon slighter terms than such as Mr. Baron will declare unto
us, for he assures Ihat when they come we Avill have our wills, and said
that whosoever upon weak conditions will press an agreement before
their coming, he will hinder the King's prospects and freedom.
A letter from the King of France of the 26th of September last
imports the particular care he hath of what touched our interests, and
that still he doth labour to contribute thereunto, to his uttermost
endeavours, and by reason he is well informed of our inclinations and.
hath knowletlge cf the desire the kingdom hath in effect to show iheir
affections to him he hath committed to the relation of Mr. Baron what
he hath in charge to tell us in his name.
A letter from Cardinal Mazarine in September last signified the good
intentions of his Majesty of France to give us assistance proportionable
to his zeal to the Catholic Religion, had the state of affairs in France
given way thereunto, and saith that it weie an injury dene to Mr. Barou
to add anvthing to what he can lively represent unto us in the behalf of
his Majesty.
By another letter from Cardinal Mazarine is signified that we can use
no more effectual way to draw France to help us than to contribute our
endeavours for the settlement of the affairs of his Majesty of Kngland,
and assures that what we do in this particular will work much with the
Kino- of France to advance what concerneth the good of our nation.
From Colonel FitzWilliams that the Scots had given up the King to
the Parliament, that he is certainly informed, that as soon as the Scots
quit England, the Presbyterians and Independents will fall into odds,
which will prove advantageous unto us. By another letter from "' him
" is sio^nifiod that he is informed that our propositions are at full and
enioins us in no way to descend from them, for he is sure we will have
all ; only he supplicates we may be pleased to leave one church open in
Dublin for the King's religion, for he says the Parliament of England
would be glad to get the like advantage to incense all those of England
ao'ainst the King, Queen, Prince and this kingdom for shutting up all
our doors against them. He assures that the Pope directed 40,000
pistoles to be sent us from Rome and that Cardinal Mazarine promised
himself shortly to send over unto us 6,000 pistoles.
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This is the substance of the letters Mr. Barou brought with hiui. In
the account of his negotiation, he saith that he presented the Supreme
Council's letter to the Queen, and found her very willing to comply
with his requests and accordingly promised him a great sum able to
bring the service of Ireland to the wished period, and then parted with
her well satisfied ; but when he came again he found her as far from her
former expressions as that she seemed to forget her answer to
being by Protestant
Council diverted could prevail
with her, she being altogether about by that
one man whose name he craved the Qneene's (?)
pardon. There found the
Queen full often willing in her expressions
was sorry he must say that lie gained nothing
that the Cardinal had sent them 1,200 livres
which was all the supply he received since he went for France."
Torn and illegible in parts. Co/jy by Nalson. [N. XXI., 60.]
The Ambassador of the States-General to the Parliament.
16-16-7, March 22-April 1. — Announcing the death of the Prince of
Orange. (Printed in Lords' Juurnals, ix. 98.) In French, with two
copies of an EmjUsh translation, the first Signed. [N. XVII [., 61.]
Charles Erskine, Hew Kennedy and Robert Barclay to the
Speaker of the House of Peers pm tempore.
164[6-] 7, March 23. Worcester House. — Desiring that satisfaction be
made to Thomas Boyd, a Scotch merchant (whose petition they enclose),
for wines taken by Captain Plunket in their transport from France to
Carrickfergus. (See Lords' Journals, ix. 98 ; Commons^ Journals^
V. 122.) Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 79.] Probably Enclosed:
Thomas Boyde to the House of Commons.
[1646-7, March.] — Petition, agreeing in substance and mostly
verbally with that of the same petitioner jn'inted in Lords^
Journals, ix. 453, except that the fifth paragraph in the latter
is omitted. [N. XXII., 73.] [N. XXII., 104.] is a second
petition in i(?entical terms addressed " to the Lords and
Commons in Parliament."
The Elkctor Palatine to William Lenthall.
161[6-]7, March 24. Whitehall. — (A duplicate of this letter,
addressed to the Speaker of the House ot Lords, is printed in Lords'
Journals, ix. 105.) *.SV</>tC(/ " Charles Lodovic." Seal. [X. I., 52.]'
The Committee for Co-mpoundino with Delinquents.
1646[-7], March 24. — Order staying proceedings on Lord Pjiulett's
sequestration piid directing the Lady Day rents (o remain in his tenants'
hands. Annexed is a stjitement showing the position of Lord Paulett
and Sir John Paulett with regard to their compositions. [N XIV
228.]
Promise of the Lord Herbert of Ciiekbury and Resolution
thereupon.
1647, March 25. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 1''5 ) fX
XV., 1.]
U 61630. £, jj
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The Co.MMITTEE OK THE ArMY.
1647, Maich 26. — Estimate of tho moneys received and paid for Sir
TlioiiKis Fairfax's army. (Printed in (irey, iii., Aii]»<Tidix, Xo. 3, p. 5.)
(See Coi/uuons' Journals, v. lliG.) [X. XIV., 220. J
John IIobson, Slierill", and others to Wii.i.i.v.m Pikrrkpont and four
other Members.
1647, IMaroli 26. Lincoln. — Complaining of the conduct of Mr.
King, who hindered the payment of the as.-.essments l)y asserting that
there were no ordinances which authorised them. Sif/ned. Seal.
[N. VL, 32.]
Colonel Ei(ii.VHi) Jones to William Lenthall.
1647, March 25. Laumihangell. — Vouching that the signers of the
petition from Glamorganshire belong to " the godly party " and that the
particulai's therein are but part of their real grievances. [N. VI., 33.]
Charles Erskine, Hew Kennedy and Robert Barclay to William
Lenthall.
1647, April 13. Worcester House. — Desiring that Scotch prisoners
at Algiers might be included in the proposed agreement. (See Cofti-
mons' Journals, v. 141.) Signed. Seal. [X"". VI., 34.]
Statement by Captain Edward Wogan.
1647, April 13. — That Lieutenant-Colonel Pride had declared to him
at an ordinary at Saffron Walden on March 25th last that those who
Avould not sign the petition of indemnity should be blotted out of the
rolls and excluded and counted as no members of the army. At foot
John Farmer attests the truth of the above statement. [N. XV., 2.]
The Common Council of the City.
1647, April 17. — Answer to the Proposition of both Houses for
borrowing 200,000Z. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 148.) [X.
XV., 3.]
Lord Inchiquin to William Lenthall.
1647, April 17. Cork. — " The command of the army in this province
being — in right of niy commission . . from the Honourable Houses —
returned into my hands at the Lord Lieutenant's departure out of this
kingdom I esteem it my duty to give . . . some account of the
condition wherein the province was left by his Lordship I
can only discover by a conjectural estimate from " the Treasurer's
Deputy and from the Commissaries of the provisions and musters "that
there was then remaining in the custody of the Treasurer's Deputy
about 6,400/. in ryalls of eight at 5*. the piece, and provisions in the
store of corn and victual to the value of 1,900/. or thereabouts, — part of
which 6,400/. was raised upon the excise and customs — .All which
— with what may be further raised upon the place — will not produce
above five weeks' subsistence for the officers and soldiers already here, the
constant charge whereof . . . viz. at three days' pay for the officers
at 2s. Qd. the piece for the foot and os. for the horse beins: 2,200/. per
week, besides the great addition of charge which must be expected . .
upon the arrival of those horse and foot now lying at the waterside to
be transported." I therefore make my humble suit that a reasonable
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supply ot tfcasure be transmitted here, and liaviof; reason to apprehend
that there may be endeavours to prejudice me in the good opinion of
the Honourable Houses I have dispatched my seci-etary who, I doubt
not, will be able to give satisfixction touching my proceedings. I also
request that I may have the assistance of a Committee not only for the
control of what may be raised or sent here, but for the satisfaction of
the House in the conduct of their service. Signed. Seal, [N. VI.,
35.]
SiK Adam Loftus and Sir Joiix Tempi.e to Willia."m Lexthall.
1647, April 23. Bristol. — Being safely landed, we inform you of
Lord Lisle's arrival here. " About fourteen dales since, Colonell .Sidney,
the Lieutenant-CTenerall of the Horse, and Sir Hardress Waller, Serjeant-
Major-Generall of the Armie, presented a peticion to the Councell Board,
v/^herein they declared their right to the comand of the armie in case of
the absence of the Generall, and desired for the avoyding of future
contestacons to the prejudice of the service, it might be see setled
before his Lordshipp's departure, and withall shewed to the Board at
the same tyme a paper Avherein it was testified that the Lord Inchitjune
should tell Colonell Grey that in case the Loi'd Lieutenant left Colonell
Sidney, the Lieutenant-Generall of the horse, behinde him that he had
a freind who wold accuse him of treason, or declare him a traitour.
This seemed a matter of soe high concernenient as the Board thousht
fitt to take it presently into their consideracon, and findeing great
divisions alreadie in the Armie about this particuler, much disaffeccion in
the English officers and souldiers lately come over to the Lord Inchecjuine
and the high contestacons whicii might happily ensue hcereupon, after
they had acquainted the Lord Inchequine hcerewith, and received his
Lordship's reasons for justilicacon of his right to the command of the
Armie, as President of Mounster, as also the reasons of the «^encrall
officers of the armie, and consulted with the colonells who Avere divided in
opinion, they thought fitt for composeiug of all differences for the
present to settle the comand of the armie in four commissioners, viz*,
the Lord Inchequine and the Lord Broghill, Generall of the horse of
Mounster, being the two principall officers of the old armie, and the
Lieutenant-Generall of the horse, and Serjeant-Major-Generall of the
Armie of the whole kingdome, and these to continew only till the parlia-
ment should declare their pleasure therein. And this they were the rather
induced unto because upon conference with Mr. Basil, the Attorney-
Gencrall of the kingdome, they found it somewhat elecre that the extra-
ordinaire power graunted unto the Lord President, whereby he claymed
the right of a Commander in cheife was but dureing the pleasure of the
parliament, which determined upon the passing of the Loid Lieutenantes
commission, and could not be revived againe but by a new graunt
from both bowses. And yet soe desireous was the Board to give the
Lord Provident all manner of satisfaccion as they offered his Lordshipp
soe he would giv*^ his consent to this order, that any person whom he
excepted against, should V)e left out of the comission ; which ho seemed
to take verie Avell, Ijut made answer ho could not give his consent
without prejudicein[g] his owne right, but if the Board would make
any such order, tliat it should be verie plcaseing and acceptable unto
him, and that he wold willingly give obedience unto it. Hereupon, the
Board after scverall consultacons — leaving the civill power absolutely in
the Lord President — made an order for selling the comand of tlio armie
in the four commissioners afore-named till the pleasure of the parlia-
ment Avere further knowne, and delivered one part of it to the Lord
President, and the other to the generall ofhcers of the armie. But the
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Lord Prosidont, the daic that tho Lord Liftitcnantcs Commission doter-
iiiiiiod, Clinic and oflcrcd (<> his Lordship)) a J*rott!Ht!ition a^fuinst it, and
the sann; cvcninj^ wouhl have returntMl to his Lnrdshipp the order
wiiich lie rcfnscHl to roccivc, tcllin<jj him he was now a |)rivat(; person
and couhl meddle no further with it, haveing as a pubhfjnc minister
done all that he thought could in that particulcr tend lo the settlement
of quietness in the arinie till the parliament was made aetpjainted
therewith. And that he intended next daie to take shipjting and so to
returne into England : which accordingly he prepared himself to doe.
And three of the commissioners haveing heen with the Lord President
next morneing and findeing that lie absolutely refused to joyn with them,
understandeing of the Lord Lientenantes resolueion to leave Corke that
morneing, they gave order to put his owne regiment only in armes to
attend him out of the towne, which the Lord Incheipiiiie interdicted and
comanded by proclamacon by beate of drum, that they should laie downe
their amies and repair to their quarters upon paine of death. Jiut the
officers of the regiment thought fitt to obey the comissioner.s and so
stood in armes all that daie, whereby the Lord Lisle perceived that
there would arise some trouble about this order, and therefore both he
and the councell resolved to put off their goeing for that daie and to
attend the composeiug of the differences betwixt them, Avhich they
effected. Notwithstanding the Lord President — as wee heard — had the
daie before sent for severall officers whom he confided in, to come to
liim from the out-quarters where they were laid ■with their companies
to doe service upon the rebels, and had — as wee were further informed —
gathered about him in his house neere two hundred officers — reformadoes
that bad been cavaliers — and soldiers, and comanded a troope of horse-
of his owne regiment to come into the towne ; which the comissioners
■would not give entrance unto, but brought in some troopes of the Lord
Broghil's regiment, and so had absolutely the comand of the towne,
and full power in their handes — as was confessed afterwardes by the
Lord Inchequin's officers — to proceed to execute according to their
comission : which, when wee of the councell sawe, and apprehending
that matters might growe to some height betweene the Lord President
and the three other eomissioners who were resolved to stand upon their
right according to the order of the Board, wee undertooke to mediate
betwixt them, and at length so farr prevailed with the comissioners
— by deelareing our resolueion even to protest against them, in case they
should use anie violence to maintaiue their power — as they resolved
— notwithstanding their right and power — to I'ecede from their authoritie,
and to suspend the execucion of their comission, and to come awaie
into England to make knowne the Lord Inchequin's carriage herein to
the parliament ; and soe they causing all the horse and foot within the
towne to laie downe their armes, Avee have left all things in great
quietnesso, and the full power in the Lord Inchequine, whom wee found
so wedded to his ow'ii, as that no consideration of any hazard ihat might
happen to the publique could draw him to any manner of accommoda-
tion." Sir/ned. Seed. [N. VI., 37, should be 36.]
The Common Council of the City.
1647, April 27. — Order nominating 31 persons as a Committee for the
Alilitia. (See Commons' Jonrnals, v. IGO.) [N. XV., 4.]
The Common Council of the City.
1647, May 3. — Opinion touching the advance of 200,000/. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, v. 163.) [N. XV., 5.]
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The charges against Colouel Kenuick.
1647, May 6. — Draft of the entry of them in the Journals. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, v. 163.) [N. XV., 6.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to Witxtam Lkntiiall.
1647, May 12. — Recommending the petitioners, being the servants
who attended the King in his househoUI and were not engaged in
liostility to tlie Parliament, to the House. Signed. Enclosed :
The said petition setting forth their distressed condition, and pray-
ing that in pursuance of the I9th article of the surrender of
•Oxford, the Commissioners of the Revenue might be authorised
to relieve them. [N. VI., 37.]
The COMMITTKE FOR THE ADMIRALTY AND ClNQUE PORTS.
1647, May 13. — Report recommending that a letter of congratulation
1)6 sent to the Archduke Leopold, on his becoming Regent of Flanders.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 180.) [N. XV., 7.]
The Earl of Lauderdale, Charles Erskine, Hkw Kennedy, and
Robert Barclay to William Lenthall.
1647, May 17. Worcester House. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
with the letter of the same date to the Speaker of the House of Peers,
which is printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 199.) Signed. Seal. [N.
VI., 38.]
The House of Lords.
[1647, May 20.] — Vote for removing the King from Holdenby to
Oatlands. (See Lords' Journals, ix. 190.) [N. XIV., 233.]
Eeport of the Delinquency and Estate of Francis Newport.
1647, May 20. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 179.) [N".
XV., 8.]
Information of John Powle of West Wickham in Buckinghamshire,
Hawker.
1617, May 22. — "That this day he was told" by Mr. Thomas
Arnold " That there is a design of Independents to make head against
the Parliament while the army is in discontent; That it hath been
debated in their meetings and resolved upon and that it is now ripe ;
That some who Avithin this fortnight were in their judgment against this
way of ])roceeding are now for it ; And that they have very strong argu-
ments to back this way of theirs, that God hath put an opportunity into
their hands, and that they will not lot it slip : That it is so carried that
it is impo.ssible that any that is not of their way, should come to the
knowledge of it . ." Affirmed before Sir John Gayer, Lord Mayor.
(Printed in Grey, iii., Ajjpendix No. 82, p. 138.) (See Commons'
Journals, v. 196.) [N. XV., 9.]
Sir Gilbert Gerrard and others to William Lenthall.
1647, May .31. Chelmsford. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the
letter of the same date to the Speaker of the House of iVrr.-;, which is
printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 228.) Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 39.]
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The House of Commons.
K) 17, .Iiinc Ij. — Rosolution re-appointing the Conimittet; eoncerning
nicmbers chnry;c(l with receiving bribes. (Printed in Commons' Jour-
luils, V. 19G.) ' [N. XV., 10.]
The Pakliamknt to the Earl ok Nokthump.kih.and.
1617, June 4. — Desiring him to bring the King's ehildren back to
St. James'. (See Commons* Jornals, v. 198.) Draft. [N. XII.,
204.]
Sir Cuarles Coote to the Committee for Irish affair's at
Derby House.
1647, June 4. Londonderry. — "In obedience to your Lordships'
peverall directions to mo since February last to divert as much as was
possible for me the power of the rebels from Dubline or the garri.sons
under the command of my Lord of Ormond, I have indeavoured —
though with much difficulty for Avant of things necessary — by severall
incursions into the rebels' quarters to perform your Lordships' com-
mands, whereof I have formerly given your Lordships an accompt in
part, since which, haveing beene lately forth on an expedicion, I here
inclosed humbly represent unto your Lordships a true relacion of what
was done by your forces of Counaught and eleven hundred foote of the
Lagan forces under the commaund of Colonell Mervine which joyued
with us in that service, and as no man shall more readily obey your
Lordships' conimaunds in all things, so shall I most humbly besceehe
your Lordships that the condicion of the forces in that Province may be
taken into a tymely consideraeion, for the extremityes we are i-edueed
unto will not admitt of delay. I have sevei"all tymes, and by severall
Avayes represented unto your Lordships not onely by our agents but
otherwise, the miserable condition both of officer and soldier there, who
are not only naked for want of clothes, shooes, stockings and shirts, but
dye for Avant of bread to susteyne nature, having not beene able for
many monthes past to afford them but five and sixe pownds of oaten
nieale a Aveeke, and if God had not miraculously blessed us this winter
by getting beefe from the rebels with the litle salt which Ave had in the
store, we had perished, and Avhen the Lagan men came into Connaught
to joyne with us in prosecution of the rebels I was able to aflbrd the
men but sixe poAvnds of oaten meale a man for twenty dayes Avhich Ave
kept the feilds in, and at this instant I have but fourteen dayes pro-
vission in the store after the same proporcion. The rebels know our
wants as Avell as ourselves which Avill no doubt incourage them to fall
on us, and then how unable Ave shalbe to defefid ourselves so accoma-
dated, vour Lordships are well able to judge. To continue in the feild
— our men being all naked and in Avant of all necessaryes — which is the
only probable Avay for us to subsist by Avith so small a strength, the
rebels haveing severall gre:it armyes a-foote were rather desperation
— whate\er the successe might be — then justifiable before God or man.
"Which Avay to turne myself in so great exigencies, I professe I cannot
tell, the Lord direct me, but to the uttermost of my power I shall not
faile to iudeavour the keeping the men together and preserving the
parliament's interest there, humbly desyreing that some speedy course
mav be taken for our relief and howsoever it may please God to dispose
of things my reall indeaAOurs in your service may be accepted.
The sad condicion of the three neAve companies of the Lord Folliot's
regiment sent hither by the late commissioners being very deplorable,
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the meanes left them being quite spent, I was inforeed to post hither to
setle some course for their support for one monthe by layeing a taxe on
the inhabitants of the citty and the lybertyes formerly overburthened by
the tenn old companies of that regiment. Much adoe I had to effect it,
and great clamour : the inhabitants conceaving it a very hard condicion
that those sent hither for their comfort and preservacion should destroy
them, which it will in one monthe more undoubtedly, and inforce the
inhabitants totaly to desert the place. I have severall tymes intimated
this unto my Lord FoUiot and our agents but have not receavcd any
answere thereunto. The soldiers are daily mutaning and ruiming away
and much adoe I have to keepe the towne from plundering and to keepe
tliem and the townesmen from cutting one another's throats." If a
speedy course be not taken to enable the men to prosecute the war I beg
to be relieved of my command.
Postscript. — " I was lately abroad in Connaght with a reasonable party
of horse and foote, my own, ^lervine, and the Lagan forces joy ning with us.
We consisted of about 2,000 foot and some 400 and odd horse. We
advanced as far as Ballenrobe in the county of Mnyo, the rebels flyeing
before us into the mountaines of Owles and Erconaght Avith their catle,
and haveing put our provisions into Balelaghan which was lately
delivered unto us by Captaine Costolo, from Ballentobber-patrick we
sent out a party of fifteen hundred men in two divisions comanded by
[my] Majour and Colonell iSIervine's who marched after the rebels and
their Creaghts into the mountaines. My Majour with his party which
consisted all of the Connaght men — onely some of Sir William Stuart's
regiment with his sonne joyned with our brigade — had the good fortune
to light on the most considerable prey for they brought with them two
thousand cowes, killed severall straglers and marching back to our
place of rendcvous nero Castle Barre before they quitt the mountaines
the rebels under the command of Sir Theobald Bouike, eldest sonne to
the Lord of Mayo, and Lieutenant-Colonell O'Cahan, Lieutenant-Colonell
to Rory M°Guire, pursued my ]Majour with nine companies of the
rebels part Ulster men and part Connaght, and about sixe of the clock
after noone on the 12th of the last, they beganne to skirmidge with our
party and without any long ado came gallantly up to push of pike and
clubbing of the musquet which was a great providence of Grod, for our
men's amunicion was by the extreamity of weather and illnesse of the
wayes growne very wett. The number on both sides being equal), the
fight for a pretty while was very doubtfuU, sometymes inclyneing to the
one side then to the other, the officers on both sides behaveing them-
selves very gallantly. In the end Avhen Lieutenant-Colonell O'Cahan
was killed, and Captaine and Captaine {sic) Edmond Bourkc, sonne to
the Lord of Mayo, Captaine M'^Ivenna and Captaine JNP^Iahonne taken
prisoners which were the leading men — for Sir Theobald Bourke never
came into the fight himself — the rebels betooke them to their hceles which
stood them in good sted that day, yet it pleased God our men killed one
hundred and eighty-seven of them in the place, besides such as dyed
sence of their hurts which we understood to be many. And that which
is most remarkable, of the rebels' oificers being thirty-six from the best
to the worst except Sir Theobald Bourke and one reformado sergeant
there escaped not one but were killed in the place, but Captaine
]M°Mahonne, Captaine CostcUo, and Lieutenant Bourkc who wee have
still in our hands. We lost only Captaine Parker of my regiment, and
one common soldier of Colonell Sanderson's. Severall of our otficersand
soldiers were hurt but I prayse God none dangerously. The next day
after the fight my INlajour came to our place of rendevouse with their
prey the amies and plunder of the enemy. And the ne.xt day after.
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Coloiii'll MiMviiMt's Mujour returncfl with his piirty with a jrood pifiy
— l)iit not so gioat as the other — havciiif^ killtjd sevcnill struj^hii-.s but not
eiicouiifred by any paily of th« robcls. Whilost they wcio abroad in
the nioiintaincs ('oU)n('ll Mcrviiu! and 1 scoured the phiinos uitii th(!
horse and dra;;oones which we made of onr l)!i<^agf; liorses the foote
offieers' liorsos and the <jjarrons we <;ott from the enemy, f^ott some
catle and shcepo and kiUed severall rogues about their castles, and so
haveing stayed as long as it was possible for us for want of bread for
our oHieers and soldiers, the weither being extreame ill all the tyme of
onr being abroad, we returned safe home to Slygo, the Lord make us
thankefull. This hath given the rogues a great chotjui:', for the Ulster
men thought to carry all by falling in to the push of pike, but some
such rancounters as they have now mett with may make them fall to
some newe wayc of fighteing." Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 40.]
The Armv.
1647, June 4 and 5. — Representation of their dissatisfaction. (Printed
in Rushworth, iv. 1, 505.) Cojnj. [N. XX., 53.]
The Sc<)TCH Commissioners to William Lknthall.
1647, June 5. — (Identical mutatis mutandis w ith their letter of the
same date to the Speaker of the House of Peers, pnnted in Lords'
Journals, ix. 240.) Signed. Seal. [N. XX., 3.]
The Earl of Dunfermline to William Lentiiall.
1647, June 5. — (According to the resolution printed in Commons'
Journals, v. 200.) Seal. Enclosed :
The Message from the King, which is printed in Lords' Journals,
ix. 242. [N. VI., 41, 42.]
Lord Inchiquin to William Lenthall.
1647, June 6. Cappoquin. — "As soone as Dungarvan Avas taken I
was forced to sitt still for a forthnight whilst bread was provided for us,
during which tyme the army was payd in mony, Captain Swanly have-
ino- then brought 5,000/. Avhich was much about a forthuight's pay
after that small proporcion that wee give pay, which is three dayes pay
for a weeke to commission officers, 2a-. 6d. to coiuon souldiers, and five
shillings to troopers mounted, if unmounted but 2s. 6d. This course of
paying the mony altogether 1 held most convenient ; first, because the
jriveino- out of provisions with it would h'lve hindered the haveing any
bread before hand without which wee could not march into the rebells'
quarters ; next, because I know that if I should issue monyes and
provis.sions together, the officers and .souldiers would bee discontented
if they were not paid, as long as wee had mony, which would have
bin a loss of that provisions that should have bin issued in respect of
the present use of it. Againe by this meane.s, the officers were the
better able to take the feild, haveing had that tyme and some mony to
provide for it ; and lastly, because I saw that by keepeing the provisions
to bee thus issued, I should not onely make the meanes that was in our
hands la.st a forthnight longer, then otherwise it would, but also thereby
enable the army for that forthnight to use what indeavours wee could
to gaine further releife out of the rebells' quarters, for which purpose
there was no place so convenient for us to lye at as this, because hither
Avee have our bread and pease — other provisions wee have none — brought
by water, which wee have no carriages for, and heere is a convenient
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place for us, as well to make incursions dayly into the Irish quarters
as to prevent their invadeing ours. As soone as the bread was delivered
out, I sent away five hundre<l horse, under the comaund of Serjeant-
Majour Banastree to prey the powren country, which was effected with
good success and burned all the country, haveing gayned three thousand
cowes, great and small, and four thousand sheepe, which would have bin
a great releife to the army, had they not bin so irabezeild by the
souldiers — some officers also being accessary — as they left us not above
six hundred cowes and twelve hundred sheepe to bee converted to their
publique use ; wherein the state's service hath received soe great a
prejudice as makes us earnest to find out those who are guiltv. who
being found, will receive condigne punishment. Wee understood from
those that were uppon this party that they had not brought one of
fifty that they saw, the cattle being sheltred by the woods and boggs,
-SO as tlieir horse could not come at them, which occasioned us to .send
out five hundred fresh horse with twenty-five hundred foote, under the
comaund of Collonel Sterling, the Majour-Generall, hopeing with the
helpe of those foote to have gayned much more cattle then Avee had
before. But the people had driven their cattle over the river Shure,
soe as wee gott not above four hundred cowes and fifteen hundred
sheep, the latter whereof were all devoured by the souldiers then
abroad. LTppon this march there was no burning neither of houses or
corne, the councell of warre haveing for divers reasons disadvised it.
Whilst these partyes were the last tenn dayes thus imployed, I lay
heere to fall uppou the heeles of the rebells if they should draw out
aftei" our party from Clonniell and tlie parts adjacent where their Supreame
Councell and a Nationall Synod now sitt, and all their army lye. And
— that they might not stirr hence without my knonledge — I sent a
hundred horse every day towards that lowne to have intelligence. But
yesterday those scouts that were out from tlieso horse, being not so
vigilent as they should have bin, the rebells were uppon them with
four hundred horse and one thousand foote before they were aware so
as they could not retreat before they were charged and louted being
hotly pursued by the rebells till they came within two myles and a
halfe of this towue. As soone as the newes came unto mee I went out
with all the horse with mee, and though I made such hast to OTcrtake
them as tyred many horses in eight myles rydeing, yet 1 could not
gett sight of them, but onely a few scouts within four myle of Clonmell
and finding it to no purpose to goe further, I returned, causeing one to
view the slayne which they find to bee thirty-four of our men, besides
whom there were eleven priso[ners] taken ; of theirs was onely one
killed.
Wee find the divisions among the rebells disable them to fight with
us, so as wee might probably carry any citty wee should attempt, if wee
had provisions to subsist l)efon' it, but haveing onely so much bread
as will enable the souldier with the helpe of some bvefes reserved for
them to spend twelve dayes in niakeing incursions — to gaine wliat
further heliKJ can bee had in the rebells' quarter."? towards our releife, —
I am inforced to imploy the army altogether for tliat end, and indeed
I might not conveniently doe otiicrwise yett, though I had jirovisions,
for 1 have not any men to spare from the feild. But if it .shall please
the state to send a competent nomlit'r to garrison tliem, I doubt not
wee shall gaine such townes before Michactlmus as will ease them of
that charge they are now at, and cause great plenty of corne and all
provisions in all our tpiarters," I therefore beg that Commissioners be
sent with what relief is ready, Siffiied. [N". VI., 13.]
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The Parliament to [the Commissionkus at IIoLDKNnv],
[1(547, Juno 8.] — Approvitifj of tlieir conduct on flio 4tli and
statin;^ that they liiid written to dcriire tliat the K in;^ hi- sent back to
IloUlenby.
And
The Same to Sir Thomas P'aiufax.
Same date. — Expressing their snti?faction that the Kite act of tlie
soldiers at lloldenby was done without liis (hrection or encouragement,
and desiring that the King should be returned to lloldenby and that
the guards there should observe the orders of the Commissioners, and
that he should investigate speedily tlic ground of that information con-
cerning the surprise of the King, and who they are that those wlio
gave in that paper enclosed in his letter undertake to make appear to
be contrivei's of such a design. (See Commons' Journah, v. 202.)
Drafts as passed by the Commons and sent to the Lords. Endorsed,
" Voted, not sent." [N. XII., 205.]
The House of Lords to the House of Commons.
Same date. — Message. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 203.)
[N.XV., IL]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthaxl.
Same date. Cambridge. — (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 1. 550 with
the following misprints, line 4, " with " for " which," last wox-d of page,
" thera " for " the end " and " Childersey " for " Childerley.") Signed.
Seal. [N. VI., 44.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax and the Officers of the Aemy tc the
Commissioners with the Army.
1G47, June 10. — In Jlushworth's hand.
And
The Commissioners to Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Same date. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 253.) [N. XXII.,
59; XV., 13.]
Pass for the Earl of Pembroke.
1647, June 11. — To embark two horses for France in exchange for
one barb. (See Lords' Jotmials, ix. 303.) [N. XV., 14.]
Sir Charles Coote to the Committee for Irish affairs at
Derby House.
1647, June 11. Londonderry. — I inclose a copy of my brother's
letter out of Connaught, by which you may see the endeavours of your
servants there •' to prosecute tlie service and to gaine apoore subsistence
from the enemy, which will not be possible for them to doe if not
preserved by your Lordships' care in supplyeing of us with recruites
both of men, horse and other necessaryes. . . . Within these four
days here are severall long boats with four frigotes come to the mouth of
this harbour to a place called Malin. They landed one day some three
hundred men and killed some beasts they brought along with them in
their boates, and having drest their meate ashore they returned to their
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boates and there lye still, and as I am this day assured, there are two
frigotts and four long boates more come unto them. We expect them
to be highland men driven out of Scotland by the state's forces there,
though Ave have no certainty thereof. Those that landed were
excellently armed and had women and children with them. This
begetts a great deale of feare iu the poore inhabitants of these partes.
What their designe may be "we know not, but shall indeavour to pi'event
— by God's asistance — any prejudice. I am confident they will land at
Broadhaven in Connoght. and so joyne with the rebels of that province.
The rebels' friggots have taken above thirty small barques belonging to
this kingdorae and tlie kingdome of Scotland within this monthe wliich
were fraighted with provisions and other commodities. The losse of
these barques hath raised all things in these parts to excessive rates
and ruined many families, and their not being any vessell of strength of
the state's on these coasts will starve both inhabitants and soldiers and
prevent any supplyes of comeing in safe unto us which shalbe sent if
not speedily looked unto. There is one Mr. Thomas Costolo and Dudly
Costolo — brothers — of an old English extraction, who have done divers
considerable services to the Parliament in the province of Connaght
since T had the honour to serve the Parliament there, Vjy prosecuting
the rebels vigorously, and in tyme of our greatest distresse continuing
very faithfull unto us. They have surprised and taken severall holds of
persons of great quallity which they still hold and preserve for the
service of the state at their owne charge, and delivered Captaine
Theobald Dillon, brother to the Lord of Costolo, unto me whome
they tooke prisoner, omitting nothing that lay in their powers which
might advance the service, without any charge or burthen to this
instant, but have suplyed our men in our tyme of extremity with
raony, cowes, and baggage horses to the great furtherance of the service
wherein they have meritted much. It is true they are Papists which is
all can be said to their prejudice." I humbly ask they may receive
some mark of favour. They only desire " to be receaved into the
State's pay and to have the command of a troop of horse and a foot
company which in effect they have already in the service and are well
able at their own charge to raise and arm." . . , Signed. Seal.
[X. VI., 45.]
Thomas Staples and other officers of the British Army to
[? the Committee for Ieish Affairs at Derby House.]
[1647, June.] — Recommending Mr. Thomas Costolo and Mr. Dudly
Costcjlo, who " though for the present Papists have proved very active
and successful prosecutors of the rebels, and have lately tnken three
very strong holds. Castle Moore, Castle Manning, and Castle of Bally-
laghan," and asking that they may have a company of foot and troop
of horse confirmed to ihem. (See the last.) Signed. [N. YIIl., 132.]
Sir Thomas B'aikfax and the Army under his Commaiul.
[1647, June 14.] — (Printed iu Rushworth, iv. 1. 564.) Signed by
Rushworth. [N. XXII., 62.]
The CoM:\roN Council ok the City.
1647, June 15. — Act. (The purport appears from Commons^
Journals, v. 213.) Cojjg. [N. XV., 15.]
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The Tlfiids of u (Miiir;;^!' delivered in the name of t}ie Army
and
A paper delivered to th(; Commissionkrs of Pakliauent from
Siu Tii()MA3 Fairfax and bis Army.
1G17, Juno 15. — Against the eleven members. (Both printed in
Rush worth, iv. 1. .'iTO, o7U.) The second is signed l»v Rush worth.
[N. XXII., (iO, ()!.]
The Marquess of Ormondk Jind the Parliament Commissioners.
1647, 'Tune 18. — Articles for the sunender of Dublin. (Printed in
Kin(/'s Pamphlets, E. 394, No. 14. See Carte, Life of Ormonde, i.
603-4.) Copy by Nalson. [N. XXI., 66.]
List.
1647, June 19. — Of the officers, who are in town and within the
Lines of Communication who are not listed, and a Resolution thereon.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 217.) [N. XV., 16.]
[The Commissioners of the Parliament in Dublin] to [the
Committee for Irish Affairs].
1647, June 20, 21. — Recommendinj^j three persons as Physician,
Surgeon-General, and Apothecary (o the array (see Commons' Journals,
V. 247), asking their influence in favour of the bearer, Mr. Hooke, for
obtaining payment of about 1,000/. due to him for provisions supplied
to the army in Leinster, in 1G42, and desiring on behalf of Lord
Ormonde that he might have an allowance for bis expenses since the
tenth of March last, the time of the last overtures for the delivery of
the garrisons. Extract. [N. XIL, 206.]
Sir Thom\s Fairfax and the Army under his Command.
1647, June 23.-— IIuu\ble Remonstrance. (Printed in Rushworth,
iv. 1. 3S5.) Signed by Rushworth. [N. XXII., 63.]
The Parliament to [the C()mmissioners with the King].
[1647, June.] — The two Houses, considering that the king was
settled at Homeby by the consent of both kingdoms in order to the
tendering to him there the propositions of peace by joint advice, and
findin" that, although the sudden removing of the king was without
the knowledge of the Houses, yet many jealousies have risen thereupon
tending to divide the two nations and to distract the people with fears
of new commotions, to witness their great desire to keep a fairer corre-
spondency with their brethren of Scotland, sa that nothing might
[prevent the conclusion] of a happy and speedy peace, have commanded
ns to send you this enclosed vote requiring you to see it put in speedy
and eftectual execution. Draft. (Probably earlier in date than the
next.) [N. XIL, 223.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners with the King.
[1647. June 29.]— (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 304.) Draft
with amendments. [N. XIL, 222.]
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Sir John Coke, John Crewe, and Uichard Brown to
William Lenthall.
1617, .June 30. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, witli the letter of the
same date fi-oin Lord Montague to the Speaker of the House of Peers,
which is printed iu Lords'' Juuruals, ix. 308.) Copy. [N". XII.,
207.]
Arthur Anneslev, Robert Meredith, Sir Robert King, and
Colonel Michael Jones, to [the Committee for Irish Affairs
at Derby House].
1647, July 6. Dublin. — " Wee have acquainted your Lordships with
the uncomfortablenesse of" our imployment . . . iu comniandini^ men
guided neither by rules of reason or conscience, but hurried by their owne
lusts to what pleases their fancve, and gave unto vour Lordshi[)s our ap-
prehensions thereupon soe prophetically that it hath since accordingly
happened ; for though to [»ravent as much as in us lay disorders daily
threatened by the insolent speeches of souldiers u[)on their guards, and
in their quarters wee — upon urgent supplication of the feild officers —
ordered a noble a peece to eacli comon souldier, towards the buying
them shooes, stockings and shirts, of which they were in great want, yet
on Friday last many of them fell into a high mutinie, and, casheiring
their officers, marched directly to Daminas (Dame's) Gate, adjoining to
tlie place where wee have our usuall meetings for dispatch of publique
affaires. Upon knowledg hereof, all dilligence was used by the
governour to crush an intemperance of soe dangerous example in the
first rise of it, and hee ordered out ymediatly a competent force of foot,
and severall troops of his owne regiment of horse, which wee must
againe lett your Lordships know is the greatest stay wee have to good
government in the army, and most cheerfully assisted to suppresse this
mutiny, and therefore wee cannot but continue with earnestnesse to
beseech your Lordships that present course may bee taken for satis-
faction of the second payment due upon Colonel! .Tones his contract
which comes to 1,676/. 19^. 04^. least they being discouraged for want
of their due, should take in allsoe with the discontents of others to the
mine of the whole. With the formencioned strength the governour
himselfe Avent ag.iinst the mutineirs — the greatest pait of them being of
Colonell Kinnaston's regiment accustomed to like practizes in North
Wales — and after some skirmishing — and coineing to push of pike —
wherein some of them were killed, severall hurt on both sides, the
governour endangered and Colonell Castle's liorse shott under him, the
mutineirs betooke themselves to a jilace of advantage, a fortifyed hill,
neere the Collidg, and with them many of those called out to subdue
them, which occasioned the shutting the gates of the city, the stopping
others that were appointed to march, and calling in many of those that
were without, least the whole army — too inclinable to distemper — had
fallen into mutiny, which their liinguage and carriage gave just ground.-
to feareand to prevent the spreading of this contngion — if it shoidd havi-
continued till morning — after they had defended the said hill till mid-
iMght, they were received to mercy upon their linnd)le submission ami
promise of .amendment. By this great disorder which there have been
severall threatenings since of renewing, your Lordships will perceive
the necessity tlii're is of liastening a considerable sumnie of money hither
for contentment both of officers and souldiers — the numbers whereof the
inclosed lists will give you — who will not bee conteyned with that
allowance which we have hitherto made them, and gave yotn* Lordships
notice of. If wee might bee bould to name a summe, wee could not
pitch upon lesse then 30,000/. which might in some proporcion answere
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tlioir cxpcctntions, niiil luilpc lo provide luirring, l)0(Tc ami other food
for winter, aiul if your Lordships sent what money is intended for the
I'.riltish in Ulster hither, wee suppose it might bee carefully and
piollHably laid out for support of such of them as will move and
joync in the service here. VVce are not assured that the numbers of
souldicis — of the old regiments which wee have reduced from eleven to
s(!ven — will hould, though ujjou the rfduccment wee hud a generall
muster of nil your forces in one day, and tooke the strictest course
possibly to prevent fraud, which if there bee any will bee discovered at
their next muster which wee intend shortly, the generali transposeing
of officers and confounding of eompanyes putting them out of the course
of deceiveing us suddainly.
The horse are not yet reduced, but wee beleeve the twenty troops
Avill l)e brought to ten or twelve, which wee shall endeavour to make the
like numbers with the new troopes.
Wee humbly desire for the good of the service that all officers may
bee comauded to their charges, for as wee allow noe pay to absentes
so Avee shall bee inforced to dispose of their comands whome wee have
continued upon this new settlement unlesse they returne speedily.
Wee understand from Ulster that Sir William Stuart who commanded
n regiment of foot, and a troop of horse in your service is lately
deceased, and most of us knowing the great advantage would redound
to the service by your Lordships giveing the Lord President of Con-
naght the power to dispose of the quarters hee held, and the rest in the
Laggan, and to place a colouell and captaiue in the severall charges
void by his death, whome hee might bee sure would upon all occasions
observe his commands in a cordiall conjunction with the Connaght
forces for preservacion of the whole. And upon this occasion give us
leave againe to interceed for speedy supplyes especially of money, both
to his Lordship and the new forces at Derry, who cannot subsist by
what is allready appointed for them, and have suffered as much, if not
more, then any of your forces in this kingdome though hitherto most
neglected, and especially Avee cannot omitt to mention to your Lordships
the Lord President's owne particular, wdiose condicion is soe sad that
after the most exemplary dexoating himselfe to your service in the
midst of difficultyes not to bee parallelled, his life is become a burtheu
to him. If 10,000/., a summe which hath been frequently afforded to
other provinces, were but entrusted with his Lordship for the army
there, wee are perswaded you would receive a better accompt of it then
you have of many times soe much elsewhere.
Wee must againe in particular remember your Lordships of the great
want here is of a traine of artillery, Avithout which noe considerable
service can bee done but to waste the euemye's corne, nor the rebells
match't in the feild, though were wee provided thereof, wee should not.
doubt your array might bee masters in these i)arts, being able to draw
out one thousand horse and three thousand foot leaveing the gaarrisons
indifferently manned. , . .
Postscript. — Since the writeing hereof A^e received a letter from the
French Resident at Kilkenny, Avhich Avee send your Lordships here in-
closed Avith our answere to it, and humbly desire to receive your resolution
therein by the next, as also concerning the Lord of Ormonde's pro-
position for the 5,000 men." Signed. [X. VI., 46.]
William Lenthall to the Commissioners of Scotland.
1647, July 10 [should be 12]. — Communicating Sir Thomas Fairfax's
repl}' concerning their intercepted letters. (See Commons' Journals, v.
241.) Drajt, [N. XIL, 208.]
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The Earl of Lauderdale, Hew Kennedy, and Robert Barclay, to
William Lenthall.
1647, July 15. Worcester House. — (Identical, mutatis muta?ulis,
with the letter from the same to the Speaker of the Plouse of Peers,
which is printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 338.) Signed. Seal.
Enclosed :
Two papers both printed as above. [X. VI., 47.]
The Earl of Lauderdale, Charles Erskine, Hew Kennedy, and
Robert Barclay, to the Speaker of the House of Peers
pro tempore.
1647, July 22. Worcester House, — (Printed in Lords' Jonrnals, ix.
350.) Signed. Seal. [N". VI., 48.]
The House of Commons.
1647, July 30. — Order that the General should not advance his army
within 30 miles of London. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 259.)
[N-. XV., 17.]
Ordinance.
1647, July 31. — For raising horses. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix.
364.) [N. XV., 18.]
The Heads of the Proposals agreed upon by Sir Thomas Fairfax
and the Council of the Army.
1647, August 1.— (Printed in Rush worth, iv. 2. 731.) Draft. [N.
XV., 23.]
The Earl of Lauderdale, Charles Erskine, Hew Kennedy, and
Robert Barclay to the Speaker of the House of Peers pro
tempore.
1647, August 1. Worcester House. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
ix. 367, and Rushworth, iv. 2, 738.) Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 49.]
The Assembly of Divines to the Parliament.
1647, August 2. — Expressing their desire for peace. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, ix. 368.) Signed. [N. XXIL, 47.]
The Lords to the Commons.
1647, August 2. — Message. (Printed in Commons' .Tounuds, v. 204.)
[N. X\'., 19.]
The Parliament to the KiNCi.
[1617, August 2.] — Forwarding tlie Poclaration, whicli is printed in
Lords' Journals, ix. 364. Draft. [N. XV., 20.]
The House of Commons.
1647, August 2. — Ro.>^olution for ji|>i)oin(ing a Committee to commu-
nicate with the Common Council. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v.
264.) [N. XV., 21.]
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Thk Parmament to the Commissionkrs wnir iiik King
and
'F'he Same to Sir Thomas Faikiax.
Ifi47, August 2. — (Bdtli printed iu Lords Journals, ix. 3GS.)
Drafts. [N. XII., 210, 211.]
The Pakliament to Major-Gcucral Brown.
1647, August 3. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 373.) Draft.
[N. Xir., 212.]
The Samk to the Commissioners with the King.
Same date. — (Printed in L^ords' Journals, ix. 373.) Draft wiili
amendments as passed by the Commons. The form originally drawn
up differs entirely from that ultimately adopted. [X. XII., 213.]! ^_ ^
Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Earl of Manchester and Williasi
Lenthall.
Same date. Colebrook. — (Printed in T^ords'' Journals, ix. 375.)
Signed. Enclosed :
The DeclaiMtion of Sir Thoma.? Fairfax and the Council of War,
(Printed ubi supra and in Rushworth, iv. 2. 7-14.) [X. VI.,
50,51.]
The Lords that went to the Army.
1647, August 4. — Engagement. (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 2. 754,
aud Lords' Joiirnals, ix. 383.) Signed only by the Lords mentioned
in Rushworth, but not by the Commons. [X. XY., 22.]
[The Army] to several Counties.
1647, July [? Augu.st] 12. Kingston-upon-Thames. — Ciicular intended
to be sent. " Whereas the heavy burdens of tyranny and oppression
. and the obstruction of free addresses to the Parliament for re-
moval thereof occasioned you to desire this army to interpose between
von and va'jsallage. and to endeavour the recovery and establishment
of your native liberties. The consideration thereof hath begat in us a
firm resolution freely to expose our lives and fortunes to the utmost
hazard for the common interest of the free Commons of England. We
therefore cannot but conceive a necessity of communion of Council in
our preservation of these just and righteous ends. The grievances of
every county are best apprehended . . . by themselves . . . and
likewise various means of remedy for the same . . . being sometimes
necessary for different counties . . . we conceive the most suitable
means . . may be with most facility apprehended by the counties
themselves. We therefore desire that two or more ... of every
countv that have called this Army by their late petitions to engage for
tbeirliberties — and are thereby equallyengaged with us — might be chosen
Jis Agitators in the behalf of the well atlected in each respective county
that they might constantly sit as gentlemen — during the time of the
Treaty at least — at the Head Quarters to consider of all the infringe-
ments of their liberties and of expedients for relief and to propound
them to the Council of VVar and Agitators for the Army, as slso that
both the Council of AVar and Agitators might communicate their
]>ropositions for the public good to them that from them all things
might be communicated to the countie.«, that . . . the most exact
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•scrutiny might be made to discover the foundations of our Oppressions
Bondage and Misery to their everlasting overturning, and then a
precious foundation for a glorious structure of true freedom righteous-
ness and justice might be established immoveably." Copy. [N. XII.,
209.]
Heads for a Conference.
1647, August 13. — About the Declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 382.) [N". XV., 24, 25.]
The House of Commons.
1647, August 14. — Order concerning the King's servants. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, v. 274.) [N. XVI., 10.]
Charles Ekskine, Hew Kennedt, and Robert Barclay to the
Speaker of the House of Peers pro tempore.
1647, August 17. Worcester House. — (Printed in Lords'' Journals,
ix. 387, where " by Sir Thomas Fairfaxe's soldiers " should be " by
some of Sir.") Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 52.]
The Committee for the Revenue.
1647, August 19. — Report concerning the moneys for the King's
Privy Purse mentioned in the annexed letter. [N. X V., 26.] Annexed :
Edward Lord Mountagu and others to the said Committee.
1647, August 17. Oatlands. — " 100/. of the money last received
was for the present delivered into the Privy Purse and his
Majesty expects a further addition whereof we presume your
Lordships will be sensible. The remainder of the money is
already disbursed for the necessary charge of the household,
which constrains us to send Mr. Cressett for a supply. We are
also to desire that his Majesty's clothes and other accommodations
mentioned in the paper we lately transmitted unto you, may be
forthwith furnished according to the King's expectation, and
his necessary use of thern. Also that Table Linen may be pro-
vided l)0th for the King and the Household, that which formerly
you sent being worn out with the continual using of it." (See
Commons' Journals, v. 284.) Signed. Seal. [N. XV., 27.]
[John Rushworth] to Oliver Cromwell.
1647, August 20. Kingston. — "The General commanded me to
hasten this enclosed article, desiring you will be pleased to take a
seasonable opportunity some time this day, if it be possible, to present
this paper concerning the prisoners in the Tower, and to endeavour
the obtaining as effectual an order for their relief" as the House will
grant. Signature torn off. Seal. [N. VI., 53.]
Major-General Robert Sterling to his nephew, Cornelius
Craford.
1647, August .30. Cork. — " I know not what days may be here for
us, since the 'Independents have got all in their hands in Enghind, and
we having declared all of us for the Presbyteral Govcrnuiciit here to
which purpose we have sent our declaration to London and the copy
thereof to Leslie to let the State of Scotland know that we are against
U 61630. E E
434.
Sir Thomas Fnirfax liis army and their government, and I am desired
liy this army to signify so much unto the General " . . Seal. [N.
VI., 54.J
Major-Generol Robert Sterung to Sir Patrick Weimis.
1647, August 30. Cork. — " I am presently tacking hors for the feild
with our army towards the County of Tipporary wlicr we raynd to
atempt Clemell and Cashel, so far as God will inabill us. This laat
weik by past having certen intelligence from Ingland that Fairfax with
his Independ army was possest of the Tower and Citty of London and
moulding and modelling a new Parlament, giving them lawes and orders
to what that army thought fitt, we heir the holl officers of this army
upon long consideration and much debait all of us concludit to stand an
with another according to the national Covenant in defenc of the
king and former Parlament according as you may reid in this inclosit
remonstrance, which is a trew coppy of that we have sent to the
Parlament of Ingland. If the old Parlament ther, we sail have thanks,
if a new on, they may judg of our intentions by our paiper, which is
signat by all the officers both of hors and foot in behalf of themselves
and soldiers. This much I am desirit to writ unto you, which if you
think fitt and convenient to mak knowine unto Colonel Jones and the
officers ther to know if theyre mynds, and lett me know by your letter,
if that army did relish and lyke of the bussines, but if you fynd the
army mor inclynabill to any new government I sail desjT you to
destroy this letter and remonstrance and lett me receive your best
advic herein that I may communicat it to our Lord President and other
officers or so much as you sail think fitt By the way I
must assur you that our Lord President is a very honest and faithfull
sei'vant to King and Parlament . ." Seal. [N". VI., 55.]
Major-General Robert Sterling to his cousin, Sir John Cracfurd,
of Kilburne.
1647, August 30. Cork. — (Most of it is to the same purport as the
preceding) " all which I am desyrit by our Lord President, who is our
generall and a faithfull servant to King and Parlament according to the
Covenant and no othiriceyes to let them know by my letter to the generall
ther faithfullnesse to the Covenant, which remonstrance and letter to
the generall I humbly desyr you present unto him and desyr his Ex-
cellenc to mak our faithfullness knowine to the stait of Scotland and to
so many of the Parlament of Ingland as may bee for the present in
Scotland, wher we heir ther is a grit many fled." . . I desire the
bearer may be sent back with all speed with the best advice. We were
all of one mind, but it was resolved that I only, as best known to Scot
land and the general, should sign the letter which was written and read
by them all. Seal. [N. VL, 56.]
Major-General Robert Sterling to Lieutenant-General
Montgomery at Ayr.
[1647, August 30. Cork.] — Concerning the resolution of himself
and his army to stand for the Presbyterial government against Fairfax
and his army. Seal. [N. VIII., 134.]
Lieutenant-Colonel Marsilall to [Sir Adam Hepburn] Lord
HUMBY.
1647, August 31. Cork. — Entreating his best assistance to "the real
and faithful expressions of those who . . desire nothing more than the
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King and kingdom's happiness and who will all . . . — except some few
inconsiderable dissenting brethren — contribute their lives and all that is
dear unto them to do you and that kingdom service in pursuance of the
Covenant," and that he would be an instrument for the speedy dispatch
by the bearer of the resolutions of our friends in that kingdom upon
that which is imparted from this army to the Earl of Leven under the
hand of Major-General Sterling. Extract. (This and the four Sterling
letters were with several others, thirteen in all, intercepted by Colonel
Michael Jones. See Commons' Journals, v. 307 ; Lords' Journals, ix.
445 (whei-e two others and the Remonstrance are printed), 577.) [N".
XII., 214.]
^Charles Erskine, Hew Kennedy, and Robert Barclat to
William Lenthall.
1647, August . Worcester House. — Asking that the petition of Sir
George Melvill, one of his Majesty's servants, who had been waiting
for six months, might be taken into consideration. Signed. Seal.
Enclosed :
The said Petition. [N". VI., 58.]
The Members of both Houses that are of the Committee of both
Kingdoms and the Scotch Commissioners.
1647, September 1 and 2. — Papers interchanged concerning the Pro-
positions. (All printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 420.) The Scotch
papers are the originals and there is also a copy of the first. [N. XX.,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.] Other copies of Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5 are N. XV.,
28.
James Bruce to his uncle, Thomas Bruce, at Stirling.
1647, September 3. Cork. — Availing himself of Major-General
Sterling's sending his servant to Scotland to write for news of his rela-
tions and friends. (Doubtless intercepted Avith Sterling's and Marshall's
letters.) [N. VI., 58.]
Charles Erskine, Hew K^innedy, and Robert Barclay to the
Speaker of the House of Peers pro tempore.
1647, September 3. Worcester House. — (Printed in Lords' Journals,
ix. 421.) Signed. Seal.
Enclosed : The paper signed John Donn, printed in Loi'ds' Journals,
ix. 422.
Annexed : The Resolution of the House thereon, printed in Lords'
Journals, ix. 421. [N. VI., 59.]
The Members of both Houses that are of the Committee of
both Kingdoms and the Scotch Commissioners.
1647, September 4.— Papers concerning the Propositions. (All
printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 424. The Scotch paper is the original.)
[N. XX., 12, 13.]
.Paper of the Scotch Commissioners.
1647, September 6. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 426.) Signed:
" John Donn." [N. XX., 14.]
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Tlio Parmamepo" to the Lord Chanckllor of Scott.and.
[1617, September 6.] — Giving notice of their desire for the recall
of the Scotclj army in Ireland. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 425.)
Draft, with aniciidmcnts. [N. XII., 19G.]
The Pari.iamknt.
1647, September 7. — Vote approving of the papers of September
4th. (Printed in Lords^ Journals, ix. 425.) [N. XX., 15.]
The Earl of Lauderdale, Charles Erskine, Hew Kennkdt, and
Robert Barclay to William Lentiiall.
1647, September 8. Hampton Court. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis,
with the letter from the same to the Speaker of the House of Peers
j)ro tempore, which is printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 430.) Siyned.
Seal. [N. VI., 60.]
Sir John Holland, Sir James Harington, Sir John Coke, and
PiGHARD BrO^VNE tO WiLLIAM LeNTHALL.
1647, September 8. Hampton Court. — (Identical, mutatis ynutandis,
with the letter from the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to the
Earl of Manchester, which is printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 428.)
Signed. Seal. [N. VI., GL]
Estimate.
[1647, September 9.] — Of the arrears of the forces to go to Ireland.
(See Commons' Journals, v. 298.) [N". XXI., 68.]
Lord Inchiquin to the Earl of Manchester.
1047, September 12. Cashel. — (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E.
409. An abstract in the Appendix to the Sixth Report of the
Historical MSS. Commission, p. 198.) [N. VI., 62.]
The Parliament.
1647, September 16, 17, 18. — Resolutions concerning the army and
garrisons in England and Ireland. (The first three are printed in
Commons' Journals, v. 30G, 307, 308, the last in Lords' Journals,
ix. 448, the whole preceded by Mr. Scawen's report of the 9th (see
Commons' Journals, v. 298), the purport of which appears from the
Resolutions.) [N". XV., 29.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to the Commissioners of Parliament.
1647, September 21. — (The heads are printed in Rushworth, iv. 2.
820.) [X. XXII., 64.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1647, September 28. — Report concerning Captain Williams.
And
The House of Lords.
1647, October 6. — Order thereon. (Both printed in Lords' Journals,
ix. 470, 468.) [N. XXL, 69, 71.]
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The Committee of Foreign Affairs.
[1647, September 28.] — Slate of the matter of fact concerniug the
hite difference between the English atid Swedish ships, in obedience
to the order of July 9th. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 2S9.) On
Saturday, May 1st 1647, Captain Owen, Captain of the Henrietta
Maria and Rear- Admiral of the lieet, having with him only the Roebtick^
with 45 men, met near the Isleof \Vight with a fleet of Swedi's, Admiral,
Vice-Admiral, and Rear-Admiral with three men-of-war more and
nine to ten merchant ships, " who after several peeces of ordnance still
refused to take in their flags, their topsailes being downe, whereupon
Captain Owen sent his lieutenant aboard the Admirall to know his
resolucion, who alleadged he had commission from the Queene of
Sweden, comanding him not to stricke his flagg to the ships of any
forreigne prince or state, except in his or their owne harbours, or
roades, and declared himselfe resolved accordingly. Captain Owen,
haveing received this answere, calls to his assistance two English
merchant ships, then neare him, bound to the southward. But during
the tyme of his consultacion with them, the Swedish Admirall hoysed
his topsaile, and was got soe farre on head of Captain Owen, that he
had noe hopes to fetch him up before night, and therefore, being in
duty and conscience bound not to deferre any opportunity of preserving
the honour and just I'ights of this crowne in the soveraignity of those
seas, beares to the Vice- Admirall and gives him a broadside within
halfe pistoll shott. At the first answere from that ship. Captain
Owen's tiller was shott asunder, which put him from his steerage, that
he could not worke his ship, and thereupon was forced shortly after to
stand off, till he had repaired his tiller, snd soe then following them and
perceiving to stand as for Diepe, he tackes in and stood for Portsmouth.
The Roebuck alsoe, whose comander had told the Admirall that if he
would not take in his flagg friendly, they should compell him or
sinke by his side, did after his denying to doe it, make some shot at the
Swedish ships, but night came on.
Captain Batten, Vice-Admirall and Comander-in-chiefe of the fleet, set
forth by the Parliament, receiving advice hereof, on the second of May
last, sailed out of the Downes with the St. Andrew, being the ship himselfe
comanded, the Guardland, the Convertine, and the Maryrose, and on
the third of May, in the morning, saw the Swedes lye at anchonr ia
Bulloigne roads — haveing taken downe their colours before Captain
Battin came in — , and by eight of the clock, came to anchour close by
the Swedish Admirall. Whereupon, he sent unto them and they
accordingly came on board, Init declared that if their tlags had boene
up, they would not have taken them downe, by reason of the strictnes
of their commission, given by the Queene of Sweden, which caused
them to resist tlie Vice Admirall. Hereupon, Captain Batten brought
onely the Vice-Admirall into the Downes, giving the rest liberty to
repaire home, for that they wanted victnalls, and had charge of a
convoy. And after this, the other Swedish men of warre followed theii
Vice-Admirall into the Downes, declaring that they durst not goe home
without her. Which matter, upon a report to both houses, was referred
to the Committee of Lords and Commons for the Admiralty and Cinque
ports, who on the 7th of May, gave Captain Batten order to release the
ships, which being dispatched away unto him, the same uight they were
forthwith discharged." [N". XVIII., 2G.]
The Paiiliament to the Queen of Swkden.
[1647, September 30.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 455.) Copy.
[N. XVIIL, 27.]
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The Parliamknt.
1617, September 30. — Resolution about a further application to the
king. (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 456.) [N. XV., 30.]
Nicholas, Bishop of Ferns, Nicuolas Plunkett, and others,
to Viscount Taaffe.
1647, October 4. Kilkenny. — " The enclosed intelligence is certain
confirmed by Colonel Warren, who upon parole came hither yesternight
from Dublin. Tliey are very strong in horse and foot by the joining of
the Scots under Colonel Munro, now Commander-in-Chief of Ulster for
the Parliament. It may be feared Inchiquin hath resolved a conjunction
with thi'm. You are therefore with your army to annear the bordfTs of
this province, as far as Cashel or Fcthard, to hinder such conjunction.
The enemy intends to put Ireland upon a day. You are to certify us
by what day your army may be at Cashel, or Fethard, whereby to receive
our further orders." Sigiied. [N. VI., 63.]
Jeffrey Barron to [Viscount Taaffe].
1647, October 5. Kilkenny. — " It was an hour after nightfall
when Major and I alighted at the Council door last night and
delivered your Lordship's and the Council of War's letter and being this
morning called on presented the reasons of your resolutions with all the
advantages I coidd, which were Avell received and admitted by the
Council. They now only desire a party of 200 horse, which they think
your army is able to spare, and which they believe would make the
Catholic armies in Leinster matches for Jones, but on that I would not
deliver any positive sense though I was often demanded. Some ex-
ception was taken at the stiffness of the phrase in the Council of War's
letter, who did not seem to submit this their resolution unto the
Council's determination. All other news are dead here. My other
affairs are under debate at the Board. I put them here into great
hopes of your success by the goodness of the party of horse and foot you
now have, but most of all by your own good resolution. The mis-
caiTiages of the services of Cashel and the county of Cork are every-
where in the country much apprehended, but most of any at the Board,
to which I think it would be very satisfactory to see your Lordship hath
a j ust feeling." . . . Torn and in part illegible. [N. VI., 64.]
The Desires of the Army.
1647, October 15, 16. Putney. — I. That the Committee would move
the House to determine under " what conduct the forces now appointed
for Ireland upon the i)resent establishment shall go, the uncertainty
whereof is not a little discouragement to men from engaging in that
service. And if the Parliament should think fit to leave the appoint-
ment thereof to the General we should then offer that all the forces to
be continued under the present establishment both for England and
Ireland shall be equally engaged Avithout distinction to go for Ireland,
when the Parliament shall require, and the Parliament only ordering
what proportion of them they will at any time have sent the General to
order what particidar regiments shall go."
2 and 3. (The purport of these appears by the resolutions on them,
which are printed in Commons' Journals, v. 341, top of left-hand
column.)
4. Proposing that the lOZ. per diem granted by order of the 4th
instant be raised to 30/. [N. XXI., 70.]
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Proposals reported by Mr. Scawen for the completing of the two
bodies in England and Ireland, &c. from the Committee of the
Army.
1647, October 15, 16. Putney. — (These proposals were turned into
the resolutions printed in Commons' Journals, v. 340, 341.) [N. XV.,
31, 32.]
John Rushworth to William Lenthall.
1647, October 20. — Enclosing a letter from the King to Sir Thomas
Fairfax. (See Commons' Journals, v. 338.) Seal. [N. VI., 66.]
The humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines concerning a
Larger Catechism,
1647, October 22.— (Printed in Grey, iii., Appendix, No. 12, p. 19.)
(See Commons' Journals, v. 340.) Two copies both Signed " Charles
Heiie, Prolocutor, Cornelius Burges, Assessor, Henry liobrough and
Adouiram Byfield, Scribse." [N. XXII., 54, 55.]
Arthur Annesley and Sir Robert King.
1647, October 30. — Certificate stating that the Lord of Ormonde though
entitled to have the bills of Exchange mentioned in the treaty accepted
by sufficient merchants in France or Holland had at the persuasion of
the Commissioners waived all farther security, relying ou the honour
of the Parliament. (See Commons'' Journals, v. 350.) [N. XXL,
72.]
Propositions concerning Delinquents.
1647, October 30. — Submitted to the House of Commons and dis-
agreed to. (See Lords' Journals, ix. 506.) (The substance of them
appears from Lords' Journals, ix. 476, except that Dr. Bramhall,
Bishop of Derry, is added to the persons in the first exception, and
except that nothing corresponding to paragraph 5 is in this paper,
which on the other hand imposes on the King's menial servants a rate
of composition proportionate to one-twentieth of their estates.) [N.
XV., 33.]
Colonel John Boys to William Lenthall.
1647, November 2. Dover Castle. — Stating that Bennet, Lord Sher-
wood, an Irish Baron, and others had landed the day before at Dover,
and that as they had no passes he had sent some along with them. Seal.
[N. VI., 67.]
William Clarke, secretary signing by the appoint ment of the General
Council of the Army, to William Lenthall.
1647, November 5. Putney. — " Whereas it is generally reported that
the House was induced to make another address to the King by pro-
positions, by reason it was represented to the House as the desire of the
Army, from a tenderness to the freedom of Parliamentary actings this
night the Gejieral Council of the Army declared that any such n^presen-
tation of their desires was altogether groundless, and that they earnestly
desire no such consideration may be admitted in the House's resolutions
in that particular." (See Commons' Journals, v. 352.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VI., 68.]
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[LoiiD Inciiiqtiin] to William Lenthall.
U)47, November 6. Cork. — I have secured Colonel Scrle who is lately
come into this Province, and who is by some suspected to have been
interested in certain late actions not consonant to the pleasure of the
Honourable Houses, and I desire their pleasure concerning: him. Signa-
ture torn off. [N. VI., 69.]
Sir Lucius Dillon to Vlscount Taaffe.
1647, November 6, Drumnishe. — "To inform your Lordship of the
distracted condition of unfortunate Connaught would but take up too
much room and add trouble.s to your thoughts, I will therefore defer the
story thereof, and only lot you know that all the friends you have in it
are yet living and thats nil. I have directed and recommended several
captains with their companies to your Lordship. Which of them have
appeared or how many I cannot say, but shall be glad to know and to
have the favour of being advertised at full of the state of your army and
affairs of that province with what else your Lordship pleases to import
unto me. The Commissary-General writes unto your Lordship. They
are now in circuit in this Province, endeavouring to order the distractions
thereof, but the confu.sion is so great, as if it come not from a high hand I
expect to see no settlement this many a day to come ; though Mr. Darcye
gives me better hopes, who is a convertent beyond belief, and promises to
perform many good acts in this next assembly. I confess I am much
taken with his professions, and shall be glad to know of your Lordship's
resolve to be there. We are troubled with frequent mai'auds from the
enemies of Sligo who, with the Lagan men, threaten destruction to us
this winter, but they cannot hurt us more than the native robbers do.
Lu[cius] went yesterday to the Boyle ... he will do what he
can to preserve the holds entrusted to his care." [N. VI., 70.]
Those whose names are subscribed on behalf of themselves, and all the
FREEBORN PEOPLE OP ENGLAND tO the SuPREME AUTHORITY of
this Nation, the Commons in Parliament assembled.
[1647, November 9.] — Petition, showing " that the rights we claim
in the Agreement, hereunto annexed, are our own both by birth and
purchase.
That we see no other means — under Heaven — to preserve these rights
unto ourselves and our dear fellow Commoners, than by so agreeing
and declaring.
That this Agreement . . . shall be maintained with the same resolu-
tion of spirit and hazai'd of our lives wherewith our freedoms were
— as we thought — recovered, rather than Ave will suffer ourselves by any
force or fraud to be deprived of them, or any part of them.
That it is equally grievous to us whether we be enslaved by King or
Lords, but to be in continual conferences and addresses offered up by
those we trust into the hands of such as have manifested their tyrannical
purposes towards us and towards you for our sakes, is a danger we can
endure no longer.
That your extremely long forbearing to settle the people's pex\ce and
liberties upon your own authority — which indeed is theirs — without any
just cause to hinder you, — your capital enemy being at j'our mercy and
a considerable army at your commands — is matter of great jealousy, and
hath necessitated us to betake ourselves to this extraordinary way of
remedy. We do therefore most earnestly beseech you to join with
your tried friends and natural countrymen in this agreement — any way
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tending to your weal and ours — and not with the King nor with any
others by adventuring again the price of our blood upon the unsafe and
groundless terms of accommodation with perfidious enemies." (isee
Commons' Journals, v. 354, and Rushworth, iv. 2. 867.) Signedhy 1\
officers. Copy. [N. XXIL, 106.]
'The King to the Parliament
And
The Same to Colonel Whalley
And
The Same to Lord Montague.
1647, November 11. Hampton Court. — (All printed in Lords'
Journals, ix. 519, 520.) Copies. [N. XII., 216, 217, 249.]
The Parliament to Colonel Hammond.
1647, November 16. — Instructions concerning the King's safety.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 527, and Peck, Desiderata Curiosay
ix. 50.) [N. XV., 34.]
The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines concerning a
Shorter Catechism.
1647, November 25. — (See Commons' Journals, v. 368.) [N.
XXII., 56.']
Report by Mr. Reynolds.
1647, November 26. — (Printed in fiords' Journals, ix. 544 ; Com-
mons' Journals, v. 370.) [N. XV., 35.]
The House of Lords to the House of Commons.
1647, November 26. — The four Propositions concerning the Militia,
for recalling the King's Oaths and Declarations, concerning Peers made
since the Seal was taken away by Lord Keeper Littleton, and concerning
the power of the Houses to adjourn. (See Commons' Journals, v. 370.)
(These coincide with the Four Bills printed in Gardiner, Cmistitutional
Documents, pp. 248-253, except that the last clause on p. 253 is
omitted, and also the enacting parts.) [N. XV., 36.]
Information of William Haslope.
1647, December 2. — Touching the meeting on November 13th at the
Mouth at Aldersgale, giving the names of some of the persons there,
there being about 150 altogether. One speaker is stated to have said
" The same business we are upon is perfected in Naples, for if any
person stand up for Monarchy there, he is immediately hanged at his
door." (Printed in Grey, iii., Appendix, No. 76, p. 129.) [N. XV.,
37.]
The humble Representation from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the
Council of the Army.
1647, December 5. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, ix. 556.) [N.
XXII., 63.]
Divers of the Protestant Nobility and Gentry of Ireland to
the House of Commons.
[1647, December 11.] — Petition. (Identical mutatis tnutandis with
that presented to the House of Lords, which is printed in Lords' Journals,
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ix. 568. Sec Commons' Journals, v. 380.) Signed. [N. XXII.,
105.]
The Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall.
1047, December 20. — lleport in consequence of the Generars letter,
ordering that Sir Jolin Poulctt's fine be drawn up according to the
Exeter Articles. [N. XV., .38.]
Major General Rowland Laugiiarne to the House of Commons.
[1647.] — Petition, stating his services and disbursements for the Par-
liament and praying that a debt of 5,000/. due to Thomas Marsham, a
Delinquent, by the late Earl of Arundel might be paid by his executors
to himself, and also that his accounts might be audited. Signed. [N.
XXJI., 123.]
The Affirmation of Thomas Griffin.
[1647 (?).] — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosaj ix. 38.) [N.
XV., 187.]
William Lenthall to [Colonel Rainborough, Vice- Admiral].
1647 [-8], January [1]. — Enclosing the resolution of the House for
his speedy repairing to the Isle of Wight. (See Commons' Journals,
V. 413.) Draft. [N. XII., 220.]
The House of Commons to the Mayor and other well
affected inhabitants of Newport.
1647[-8], January 1. — Thanking them for their conduct in sup-
pressing the late mutiny and for the assistance they had given Colonel
Hammond. (See Commons^ Journals, ix. 414.) Draft. [N. XII.,
218.]
Votes.
1647[-8], January 1. — Concerning the safety and security of the
king's persoil. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 414.) [N. XV.,
39.]
Votes.
l647[-8], January 3. — Concerning the Committee of both King-
doms. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 416.) [N. XV., 40.]
The Committee for Ireland.
1647[-8], January 4. — Reporting that they have no money avail-
able for the gratuities to Lord Inchiquin and others. [N. XXI., 73.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1647[-8], January 6. Windsor. — Repeating his recommendation
in favour of Major-General Laugharne. Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 71.]
The Earl of Loudoun aud others to William Lenthall.
1647-8, January 13. Worcester House. — Desiring that the gold,
jewels, and plate of the Earl of Roxburgh, seized at St. James', that
remain impignorated in the hands of Alderman Andrews be delivered
back again, and satisfaction be given for such of them as had been dis-
posed of. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 119.]
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List of Arrears from Michael Herring, Treasurer at
Goldsmiths' Hnll.
1647[-8], January 18. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 436.)
[N. XV., 41.]
The House of Commons to the Committee at Derby House.
1647[-8], January 24. — Order to suppress tumults and insurrections.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 442.) [N. XV., 42.]
Lord Incuiquin to William Lentiiall.
1647[-8], January 31. Cork. — Setting forth the distressed condition
of his army. *'It will bee difficult for mee to resolve whether the want
of food or cloathing bee likely to prove most destructive unto us both
of them raigning most severely amongst us, so that our men dye
dayly of their meere want. ... I must humbly offer to con-
sideration that there is no visible humane meanes resting whereby "
the army "may bee expected to bee preserved from ruyne without
immeadiate supplies thence, save onely an intended expedition into
the county of Tipperary Avhether I resolve to draw the most con-
siderable part of the army that can in any wise be able to march
and doe desigue to place them in the townes of Fetherd and Cashell,
and to compell the country to affoard them free quarters, so long a
tyme as they are able which will not bee above a f'orthnight or three
weekes, the inhabitaunts being allready greatly wasted by our former
depredations and the Irish taxes heavily imposed on them ... At
best wee cannot hope to find above 3 weekes or a monthes subsistannce
abroad haveing allieady experienced that the like tyme exhausted and
destroyed all the provisions in the two countyes of Kerry and Lymerick,
so upon our comelng home, wee can expect no releife but what must
bee transmitted unto us thence, for our contribuclons which formerly
Avere some stay unto us when lengthened out with supplyos thence, are
now for the most part anticipated and taken upp by the souldier comit-
ting disorderly wast and spoyle in his march or stragling from his
garrison which the ofiicers cannot restrayne them from in thcls necessitous
tymes with their utmost indeavours so as wee are forced according or
ingagement to allow most of our monyes arising that way to annsweare
and satisfy the prejudices done the country. And for the composi-
clons made with remoter parts, all wee can doe is to take hostages for
payment at such reasonable dayes as are allowed to rayse the monyes
in, without which they cannot bee levyed and so soone as wee march
out of the country compounded with where wee cannot stay and expect
they should levy the monyes, the Irish forces sllpp in by partyes and
restrayne the countiy from makelng their payments by seizing the
monyes where they find any collected, imprisoning the collectors and
dealeing Avith those who contribute to us as with enemyes, so as all the
remedy wee have in this case is to hang upp the hostages which may
give some satisfacion to the eyes, but not to the stomackes of our
souldiers ; whose necessityes have already growne to that height that
they frequently pilladge and plunder our houses and (juarters and
rifle the people resorting to our niarkett.s whlcli detcrrs them from sup-
plying us .that way so as on every hand wee arc destitute of any
support to rest upon. And must therefore humbly beseech that
honnourable house so farre to compassionate our deepe distress, as
either to transmitt seasonable supplyes unto us, or to direct a com-
petent proporcion of shipping to transport those soulders who desire to
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roturno to their native country, and to p;iv(! adniittmuice unto uh to
innke the most inodorato condicions wee can for the re.st of the wret<;hed
Enf^lish who cannot remove hence with their f ami lyes but must suhmitt
to a worse then Ef^iptian and Turkish senitiidc;." Stcjiied. Seal.
[N. VI., 72.]
Considerations upon occasion of the Late Declaration of the Army
to stand to the two Houses without and against the King.
1647[-8], February 1. — Though the King has granted such just laws
as the parliament, when their debates were more sober and free, pro-
pounded, and which they held sufficient to redress the matters com-
plained of, yet the same things are represented as reasons for the con-
tinuance of the persecution of the King. These matters complained of
were scarcely sensible to the people compared with those, which the
pretended reformers have laid upon them. These men persuade people
that it is the public interest that the Kingdom be governed by military
license and the King's just prerogatives are the swallowing up of all
public interest in his sole power. The Parliament should have confined
themselves to the power given them by the King's writ and the trust
reposed by their Constituents. Had the King consented to the last
address it would have been an absolute abdication, and he could not have
discharged his conscience towards God, nor his care over his people.
Nothing would have been left, but whether he should be called King
or no. That they could not offer the King lower conditions without
denying what God by the event of the war has borne such testimony to
is a reason beyond understanding. If success proves the justice of a
cause, Turks and Pagans might use the same argument. The people
were made believe they fought not against the King, and King and Par-
liament must lead an army against the King. It's the doctrine now
that King-killing saints, not Kings, are the Lord's Anointed, and that
David miscalled Saul when he so named him, and in sparing him denied
that which God had borne testimony to. The people now feel the
difference between the mild government of a King and the insolent
tyranny of their fellows and inferiors. (Fourteen pages.) [X. XV., 43.]
The Earl of Ardglass to "his kinsman," Lieutenant-Generul'
Oliver Cromwell.
[1647-8, February 2.] Candlemas Day.- -Desiring his fiivour in his
poor business depending in the House, and stating that his estate had
all been swept away by the rebels in the beginning of this war in Ireland
and for these late years all his rents have been taken for the use of the
Parliament forces, .so that he has neither money nor credit, and his
sureties are daily threatened with arrest for his second paymeut of 400/.
"Let me not sink quite to the ground, if your power may hold up a
falling house of the name, . . . Come to you I would, but I am told
you would not be troubled where you are in Lincolnshire." Postscript. —
" My Petition was once read in the House, and one made answer I was
dead, but if you please to move me in it, I shall live again and prove
successful." (See Commons' Journals, v. 437.) Seal. [X. VIII., 38.]
The Parliament to the States-General and to the Estates of
Holland.
1647[-8], February 5. — Letters of Credence for "Walter Strickland.
(Both printed iu Lords' Journals, x. 24.) Drafts with amendments.
[N. XVIII., 62.]
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The Committee fou the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1647[-8], February 17. — Report desiring that an ordinance for the
settlement of the jurisdiction of the Court of Admiralty might be taken
into consideration, as complaint is made by ambassadors that trade is
much hindered by the want thereof, and also by commanders of ships
that they cannot maintain discipline, and by owners that they cannot
remove at common law a master who is part owner.
1 64 7 [-8], March 13. — Ordered that the above report be presented to
the House of Commons. [N. XV., 44.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1647 [-8], February 17. Queen Street. — Desiring that the seques-
trations of Colonel Sandys and Mr. Wightwick, the Governor and
Lieutenant-Governor of Hartlebury Castle may be taken off according
to the articles of surrender thereof. Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 73.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1647[-8], February 22. Queen Street. — Enclosing the petition of
divers officers and soldiers and desiring that the stating of their accounts
might be expedited. Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
The said petition, praying that their accounts might be referred to
the Auditors to examine and audit, so that they might have the
benefit of the Ordinance of the 1st of October last. [N. VI.,
74.]
Francis Allein to William Lenthall.
1647[-8], February 24. — Enclosing a petition from Aldermen Averie
and Packe and William Boothby, three of the Commissioners of Customs.
Signed. Enclosed :
The said petition, praying that in consequence of the absence of
two other of the Commissioners their answer to certain accounts
appointed for that day might be postponed to the Tuesday
following. Signed. [N. VI., 76.]
Colonel Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
1647r-8], February 26. Dublin. — " After one month's refreshing
of these men since my coming out of the County of Wicklow and
destroying the enemy's quarters in Westmoath, on the 3rd of this
instant I marched into the County of Kildare with about 1,500 foot
and 800 horse, Avherel have taken in 16 castles garrisoned by the rebels,
whereby I have in a manner shut up the enemy's strongholds of Balle-
sonan and the island of Allan, and much more might have been done
had not our naked men been so weatherbeaten through the unseiison-
ableness of the time, whereby I was enforced back, having first placed
800 foot and two troops of horse in that county. I have not been
wanting in improving my time and all advantages for gaining upon the
enemy, wherein I have now more than I am aljje to make good, throu«;li
the weakness of your army here, wanting men to hold what we have
much less to appear in the fiehl with any competent number of strength,
should oc/;asion require, so as I am now almost at a stand, until I shall
be thence supplied and enabled for further service, therefore make
bold to desire your answer to my former letters, for without speedy
supplies it is not possible for this army to subsist." I again represent
the necessity of a Commander-in-Chief. Signed. Seal. [N. VI., 77.]
446
Robert Goodwin, Colonol John Bikch and William Asiiiiurst
to William Lkntiiall.
I(j47[^_8], February 29. Edinburf^h. — (Identical, vintatis mutandis,
with the letter of the same date; from the P^arl of Nottingham to the
Earl of Manchester, which is printed in J^ords' Journals, x. 103.)
Si(/ficd. Seal. [N. VI., 78.]
The Fkencii Ambassador to the Parliament.
[1647-8, February, end.] — Desiring a pass for some horses for the
use of the French King. (See Commons' Journals, v. 475.) [N.
XVII., 22.]
Orders.
1647[-S], March 1. — Concerning the Duke of York and the King's
other children. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 4/5, 6.) [N. XV.,
45.]
John Ireton, executor of Thomas Squyer, to the House of
Commons.
[1647-8, March 2.] — Petition, praying for the repayment of 3,236/.,
taken from his testator on pretence of authority from the Parliament.
(See Commons' Journals, v. 480, 485.) [N. XXII., 107.]
Instructions to the Judges.
l(547[-8], March 3. — (Prmted in Lords' Journals, x. 97.) Draft,
as passed by the Commons. [N. XXII., 108.]
The Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque Ports.
1647[_8]j March 7 and 13. — List of persons recommended to com-
mand certain vessels. (Corresponding with that printed in Commons'
Journals, v. 503.) [N. XV., 47.]
Seven or eight hundred Officers and Officers' Widows to the
House of Commons.
[1647-8, March 8,] — Petition, praying that the 9,100/. being the
balance of the said 10,000/. on Goldsmiths' Hall might be applied
towards the Petitioners' relief. (See Commons' Journals, v. 484.) [N.
XXIL, 155.]
Sir Thomas Fairfax to [the Committee at Derby House].
1647[-8], March 11. Queen Street. — Concerning the march of
Captain Wogan and his troop from Worcestershire to Scotland, he having
counterfeited an order to that effect from Sir Thomas Fairfax. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 408.) Two copies. [N. XII., 219.]
Richard Lee.
[1647-8, before March 15.] — Petition showing what was due to him
and asking for payment. (See Commons' Journals, v. 499.) [N.
XIV., 231.]
The Prince of Wales to Captain William Swan, Governor of
Dover Castle.
164[7-]8, March [l7-]27. St. Germain's.— Desiring him to forbear
declaring himself for him for the present, till he can become master of
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the fort now commanded by Percival, and enclosing his Commission as
Governor of Dover. Sign-Manual. Seal. Enclosed :
The said Commission. Copy.
(Both printed in King's Pamphlets, E. ^35, No. 39.) (Most of
the letter is in a cipher of which the following is the
key. Single digits are unmeaning. 10- 12 = y, 13 - 15 = x,
16 - 18 = w, and so on in groups of three to 76 - 78 = a. Then
102 words are represented by figures from 79 to 180 inclusive.)
[N. I., 32, 33.]
The Committee for Ireland and Major Matthias
Westmoreland.
1647[-8], March 17. — Articles of Agreement. (Printed with order
thereon in Commons' Journals, v. 504.) [N. XXI., 74.]
The Houses of Parliament to the English Commissioners
in Scotland,
[1647-8, March 17.] — Instructions concerning Captain Wogan's
troop (being the second clause of the paper printed in Lords* Journals,
X. 120, 225.)
And
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
[1647-8, March 21.] — Paper in pursuance of their instructions.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 160, 225.) Copies. [N. XX., 43, the
beginning of N. XX., 16 being the end of the paper, in fact 43 and 16
being parts of the same document, which sets out a number of commu-
nications on the subject.]
The House of Commons.
1647[-8], March 19. — Order acquitting Lord Wharton from repay-
ment of 2,000/. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 505.) [N. XV.,
46.]
Information of Colonel Thomas Galloppe taken before the Standing
Committee of Somerset.
1647[-8], March 22. — That about Candlemas last year he met
Colonel William Strode of Barington who said " ' Wee are now about to
disband Sir Thomas Fairfax's armye' whereunto this Examinaut said,
' What? will you disband such a gallant victorious ariuye without their
pay ?' The said Colonel Strode replied that the army slioulil have noe
pay for they had a president for that, there was none given in the Civill
Warrs betweene Yorke and Lancaster, and said that tliose of tliem that
would not soe disband, should either be sent into Ireland or hanged up
here, and to effect this they had allreadye an armye in antl about
London of fortye thousand at command with which bee said ' Wee will
destroy them all for Sir Thomas Fairfax wilbe deceivetl for parte of his
armie will joyne with u.«!, and besides the Scotts are very lionest men
and will come to assi.st us,' but ho blamed the members of theire bowse
in not joyneinge with Mr. HoUis, Sir Phillip Stapleton, Sir William
Lewes, Mr. Glinn, himselfe and others which if thoy had they would
hare effected this and much more. The said Colonel Strode farther
said that the Independants should never bare otfice in Church or State
— and rather then he would live amongst them he would goe into another
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coiintryc — for wee ivro resolved not to leave one of the Indcpendant
pHitie to live in tliis kiiigdorne for they were ull roj^ues uud that
he would never fight more, unlesse it were against this Independant
armye. Whereupon one of the companyc spake and said to his
friends, ' I donbt this fellow is niakeinge worke for the gallows,'
and this cxaminant saith that not longe after this discourse, the said
Colonel Strode was spcukinge of Committees and in particular of
Somersett committee and said of them that they were all rogues
and said 'As for Pyne I make noe double but wee shall have him
hanged and then what will become of the rest, the countrye will rise
and knock them all in he;ul, as soone as theire guard is gone, and that
shalbe done very speedilye.' " Signed. [N. XV., 52.]
The Parliament.
1647[-8], March 22. — Orders concerning M. de Guyry. (Fritted in
Commons' Journals, v. 587; Lords' Journals, x. 125.) [N. XVII., 1.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall!
1647 [-8], March 23. Queen Street. — Supporting the petition of
Lieutenant Shreeve Parker, who had lost his limbs in the Parliament's
service, for a pension. Signed. Enclosed :
The said petition. [N. VJ., 80.]
Sir Henry Mildmay.
1648, March 25. — Report on the whole business between John
Bland and Walter Fowke concerning the Receiver-Generalship of
Yorkshire. (See Comynoiis' Journals, v. 514.) Annexed nxQ the order
of the Committee of the Revenue dated October 5, 1647, referring
the matter to Sir Henry Mildmay, and a paper with notes of cases on
the subject. (All except the order of October 5, are printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 170.) [N. XV., 50, 51, 49.]
The Grand Inquest at the Assizes held at Chard.
1648, March 27. — Presentment, declaring their resolution to adhere to
the Parliament in prosecution of their late votes concerning the King,
desiring that speedy course might be taken for settling the peace of the
county and freeing it from the power of all Malignants, Neutrals and
Apostates, " remonstrating " the great dearth of corn in the county and
presenting " the excessive multitude of alehouses and maltsters . . .
to be the great cause thereof, desiring your Lordships' (the Judges')
orders to the Justices of the Peace ... to suppress all unnecessary
alehouses which are not within any market town and effectually to
reduce the alehouses within the whole county unto a convenient
number, to lessen the number of maltsters, and to put in execution the
statutes against forestallers, regraters, and ingrossers and disorderly
alehouses, liceused and not Ucensed "... complaining that not-
withstanding divers ordinances to the contrary Delinquents and men of
ill affection to the Parliament are chosen to and still retain oflBces
of iudicatu:-e and trust, and that they also practise as counsellors,
attorneys and solicitors by whom frivolous and vexatious actious are
brought and violently pi'osecuteil against the well affected party. (See
Cotntncns' Journals, v. 534.) Copy. [N. XV., 53.]
449
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1648, March 27. — (Printed in Lordn Journals, x. 226, being the
last clau.se of the paper printed in Lords' Journals, x. 172.) Extract.
[N. XX., 16.]
The Same to the Same.
1648, March 31.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 226.) Copy.
[I^. XX., 16.]
Captain John Crowther to William Lenthall.
1648, April 5. Aboard the Bonaventnre in Kin.sayle Harbour. —
(Identical with his letter of the same date to tlie Speaker of tlie House
of Peers which is printed in Lords' Journals, x. 189, where also is
printed from a copy the paper signed by Christopher Elsinge and others,
of which the original is here enclosed.) Signed. Seal. There is also
enclosed :
i. Declaration by John Beniworth, William Battell, William
Stotesiu-ry, and John Gittings dated April 7 to the effect
that the several heads stated to have been prop iunde»l by Lord
Iiichiquin in his Piesence Chamber on the 3rd instant were in
the field on the same day propounded to them and the other
officers of the army.
ii. Declaration by Thomas Heyforp that Lord Inchiquin's
declaration had been presented to him by Major John Crayford
who used many arguments to induce him to comply with it.
(All printed in Khig's Pamphlets, K. 435, Xo. 33.) (See
Commons' Journals, v. 529.) [N. VII., 1.]
The Earl of Loudoun to the English Commissioners.
1648, April 8. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 205.) Copy.
[N. XX,, 17.] Annexed:
Order of the Parliament of Scotland.
Same date. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 205.) Copy.
[X.XX., 18.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the English Commissioners.
1648, April 12.— (Printed in Lords Journals, x. 209, 226.) Copy.
[N. XX, 21.]
The English Commissioner.s to the Parliament of Sccn'LAM).
1648, April 14. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 209. 226.)
[N. XX., 20.] Part of another copy is p:irt of N. XX., 19.
The House of Commons.
1648, A|)]il 15. — Order referring Irish business to the Committee
at Derby House. (Printed in Commons' Ji>uruals, v. 532.) (A\'ritten
on back "of vote of January ;}, 1647-8.) [X. XV., 40.]
Informations of Kicharu Parnham, quartermaster, Robert lir.owNE,
cornet, and Kichard Tkewman, sohlier, in Commissary-(>eneral
Ireton's troop.
1048, April 15. Chichester. — Against John Coward, glover, that he
?aid he was for God and King Charles, and that those who were not
were rogues all. Copies. [N. XV., 54.]
U G1G30. F F
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HuiAN Stapylton and othorrf to Wim-iam Lenthall.
1()I8, April IS. Kdinburgh. — (Idoiiticnl mutdtis miifandis with tho
letter of (lie . same diito from tli(! Earl of N'ottiiigluim, which is printed
m Lonrs\/n,irnal.s,x.223.) Sif/ned. Seal. [X. VII., 2.]
SiK Mahtin Listek to William Lenthall.
1648, April 19. — Desiring on account of his health to be e.\cuse<l
from attending the call of the House on the following Monday. Seal.
[N. VII., ;i]
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1648, April 18, 19.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 22."..) Two
Copies, one of each date. [N. XX., 22, 23.]
Paper about Scotch transactions.
1648, April 19. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 536, 7 be-
ginning "a letter from the Commissioners" ending "tomorrow
morning.") [N. XV., 55.]
Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
1648, April 19. Dublin. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the
letter of the same to the Earl of Manchester, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 238.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 4.]
George Boothe to William Lenthai>l.
1648, April 20. Bradgate. — Desiring to be excused attending the
call of the House on the following Monday. Seal. [X. VII., 5.]
The Committee at Derby House.
[1048, April 20 (?).]— Report. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 227.)
[Separated, one part being the end of X. XX., 19, the rest X. XX.,
48.]
The Parliament op Scotland to the Parliament of England.
1648, April 26. — Letter and Desires. (Both printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 242.) Both Signed " Loudoun." [X. VII., 6 ; XX., 26.]
The English Commissioners to the Mayor of Carlisle.
1648, April 28. Edinburgh, — Giving him notice that the English
Delinquents in Edinburgh were suddenly gone out and had some design
on Carlisle, in order that he might use all means consistent -with the
Treaty between England and Scotland to prevent the same. The like
sent to the INIayor of Berwick. Copy. [N. XII., 227.]
Papers concerning the Duke of York's servants and those of the
Ddke op Gloucester, and the Duke op York's horses.
1048, April 29, May I, and 2. — (All the information contained in
them is summed up in that numbered 67, which is printed in fidl in
Turds' Journals, x. 280, 281, except Xo. 64, an order of the Committee
of the Revenue desiring to know the pleasure of the Houses concerning
the Duke's horses, and No. 65 a list of the same.) [N, XV., 56-67.]
4.51
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1648, April 29. Edinburgh. — Reiteratiug their demands for the
surrender to them of Captain Wogan and his troop, Sir Philip Mus-
grave. Sir Thoma.s Grlemham and Colonel George Wray containeil in
their letter of the 19th. ( Printed jn Kimfs Pampfdets, E. 459, No. 21,
p. 28.) Copy. [N. XX'., 24.]
Ordinance concerning Churcu Government,
1648, May 1. — Concerning the power of the Classes. Read a first
time on that date. Nothing further apparently done regarding it. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 548.) [N. XXII., 57.]
LuDovic Earl of Crafurd to Don Alonso de Cardenas.
1648, May 1. Waterford. — Stating that he had raised troops accord-
ing to the agreement between the King of Spain and himself, and had
them ready for embarkation, but that in consequence of the ships of the
Parliament on that coast it was impossible to .sail, and requesting him
to procure orders from the Parliament that their ships on the coast
should not hinder the passage of the said troops and likewise a passport
for himself. In Spanish. Signed. Seal. [X. XVII., 35.]
Captain Robert Batten, Governor of Holy Isle, to Sir Arthur
Hesilrige, Governor of Newcastle.
1648, May 2. Holy Isle. — Forwarding a copy of the letter received
from Sir Marmaduke Langdale, describing the state of affairs in
Berwick, and asking for repayment of money he had expended, and for
coals and tools. [N. XII., 229.] Enclosed:
Sir Marmaduke Langdale to Captain Batten.
1648, April 30. Berwick. — (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 2.
1106.) Copy, [N. XII., 228.]
The English CoManssiONERS to the Parliament of Scotland.
1048, May 2. — Concerning the seizure of Berwick. (Printed in
King's Pamphlets, E. 459, No. 21, p. 29.) Copy. [N. XX., 25.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the English Commissioners.
1648, May 2.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 266.) Copy. [N.
XX., 27.]
The Common Council of the Citt.
1648, May 2. — Answer on the order of the House for communicating
the General's letter to them ; Thanking the House for doing so, and for
their condescending to the humble petition of the City for the removal of
the forces under his Excellency's command to a farther distance therefrom
and for confiding so far in the City and tlie places adjacent as to rest
upon their guard and defence for the safety of themselves aiid the City
and the othor adjoining places, and declaring that the City will use
their best endeavours for the guarding of the Parliament and for the
defence of the same against any tunuilt or insurrection. (See Commons'
Jottrnnls, v. 550. This differs considerably from the answer as given in
Rushworth, iv. 2. 1 101.) [N. XV., 68.]
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452
The Committee at Derby House.
1618, May 5. — Report concernin}; the Lancashire forces. (See
('ominous' Journals, v. 552.) [N. XV., 69.]
Tlie Pakmament.
[1(518, May 6.] — Vote for niaiiitaininpr the Covenant and Treaties.
(Printed in Lords Journals, x. 247.) [N. XX., 31.]
The ENGtrsii Commissioners to tlic Pakliamknt ok Scotland.
1648, May 9. — (Printed in fords' Journals, x. 26o.^ Copy. [N.
XX., 28.]
The Houses of Pakliament to the English Commissioneks.
Same date. — Instructions about the surprise of Berwick and Carlisle.
^Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 250.) [N. XX., 44.]
Several thousands of Reduced Officers and Soldiers in and
about London to the House of Commons.
1648, May 10. — Petition praying that they may have the benefit of
the former Ordinance for 3 months' pay, that such moneys as the House
has already ordered may be paid them, and that they may have equiva-
lent security with the Army for the remain.der. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 555.) [N. XXII., 114.]
The Parliament of Scotland to the English Commissioners.
1648, May 10. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 266.) Copy. [N.
XX., 29.]
The House of Commons to the English Commissioners.
1648, May 11. — Instructions. (Printed in Commons' Journals, v.
556.) [N. XX., 40.]
The Parliament to the English Commissioners.
1648, May 12. — Instructions. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 254.J
Copy. [N. XX.,47.]
The Elector Palatine to William Lenthall
1648, May 12. Somerset house. — Soliciting the permission of the
House to transport 1,000 of the prisoners taken in Wales for the service
of the State of Venice under the command oi' his brother Prince Philip,
the latter engaging that they sliall not be employed to the prejudice of
the Parliament. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix No. 49, p. 76.) (See
Lords' Journals, x. 253.) Signed " Charles Lodovic.'" Seal. [N. I.,
53.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, May 13. — Report desiring that more ships be sent to Berwick
and that a store of arras and ammunition be laid at Newcastle, and that
Commissions be given to such persons as have sen'ed the Parliament
and are willing to serve again. [N. XV., 70.]
The Committee of the Revenue.
1648, May 15. — Order appointing the High Sheriff of Yorkshire to
act as Receiver. (See Lords' Journals, x. 258.) [X. XV., 71.]
4o3
The Parliament to the Earl of Loudoun.
1648, May 15. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 259.) Copy.
[N. XII., 230.]
The English Commlssioners to the Committee of Estate.s.
1648, May 15, 18. — Two papers. (Both printeil in Lords' Journals,
X. 284, 285.) Copies. [N. XX., 30, 32.]
The Knights, Gentlemen and Freeholders iind inhabitants of Surrey
with the Citizens of Soctiiwark to the Parllvment.
[1648, May 16.]— Petition. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 260.)
At foot is added : —
The 8th of May 1048 it was resolved at Dorkin*:; on the meeting of
the Petitioners . .
1. That 500 copies of the Petition should be printed and sent to the
gentlemen and the petitioners.
2. That on Tnesday the IGth the petitioners should meet on Putney
Heatli at 8 in the morning.
3. It is desired that those who shall subscribe the petition would
show themselves in person in presenting it.
4. It is desired that all High Constables should in their several
divisions make their returns of subscriptions of the said petition
engrossed in parchment, one for the House of Lords and another
for the House of Commons, and that they be delivered to Mr.
John Evershed or such persons as he shall appoint, and that
the original copies be left with the High Con.stables. [N.
XXIL, 113.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, May 18. — Report touching a plot. (Printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 262.) [N. XV., 72.]
Report of a Conference with the Lords touching the King's
children, and draft of Orders made thereon.
1648, May 20.— (Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 567.) [X. XV.,
56.]
The Committee of the Militia of the City.
1648, May 22. — Report. (Printed in Commons' Journals, \. 571.)
[N. XV., 73.]
Message from the Lords with pajjor presented by the Earl
OF Thanet.
1648, May 24. — (Printed i)i Commons' Journals, v. 572.) [X.
XV., 74.]
The Committee at Derrv House.
1648, jNIay 21. — Report of the statements of the Earl of Thanet about
the condition of Kent, and his offer to go down. [N. XV., 75.]
Brian Stapvlton and others to Wilmam Lenthall.
1018, May 24. Edinburgh. — Recommending to his favour Major
William Stewart and Colonel James Gray. Siyncd. Seal fN
VII.,7.]
454
TIh' En(;li.su Com.missioneu.s to the Committkf. of Estates,
and the Taiu-iament of Scotland.
1648, May 25. Juno 1, 1, 6. — (Four papers all printod in l.ords'
Journals, x.' 322, 323.) Copies. [N. XX., 33, 31, 35, 36.]
William Lenthall to [Thomas Lokd Fairfax].
1(548, May 26. — Enclosing certain orders of the House, and desirinf?
him if possible to come in person and forthwith to send some authorised
person to consult with the Committee at Derby House. (See Commons^
Journals, v. 574.) Draft. [N. XII., 231.]
The Gentlemen of Kent to the Committee at Dkubv House.
[1G48, May 27.] — In reply to their Instructions to the Earl of
Thanct. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 290. The blank there
should be filled up with the words, " nor suffers.") Copy. [N. XII.,
232.]
The Propositions to be sent to the King.
1648, May .30.— (Printed in Lor Js' Journals, x. 308.) Draft with
amendments as passed by the Commons. [N. XX., 49.] N. XX., 41
is another copy.
The Lords to the Commons.
1648, May 30. — Message about the increase of the Committee at
Derby House. (Printed in Commons^ Journals, v. 578.) [N. XV.,
76.]
Examination of Josselin Gates, servant to Sir Anthony Aucher.
1648, May 30.— (See Commons' Journals, v. 579.) [I^T. XV., 77.]
Paper.
[1648, May 20-31.]— After the letter of both Houses to the Chan-
cellor of Scotland, concerning their desires of the 26th of April (see
T^ords' Journals, x. 259) was read by the Committee of Estates then
sitting, the Lord Crawford and Lyndsay, Lord Treasurer, in their name
wrote to the English Commissioners to this purpose, That the Com-
mittee of Estates desired to know whether the I'arliament of England
had sent unto them an answer of their desires of the 26th of April,
whereunto the English Commissioners returned the eusueing answer.
[N. XX., 207.]
Sir Thomas Mauleverer and others to William Lenthall.
1648, June 2. York. — (The purport sufficiently appears by the
Order made upon it. See Commons' Journals, v. 584.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VIL, 9.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648, June 2. Maidstone. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the
letter of tne same to the Earl of Manchester, which is printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 301.) Signed. [N. VII., 8.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 3. — Eeport. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 30L)
[N. XV., 78.]
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Colonel Thomas Stockdale to Francis Tuorp, M.P.
1648, June 3. Saturday morning, 9 o'clock. — " This morning early
I understand Sir Marmaduke Langdale is coming down from Appleby
and Kirby Stephen towards Barna[rd] castle and so to Yorkshire, j>nd
will fall upon our forces thereabout before our body get together, so
Colonel Lambert is gone this morning to Otley to meet Colonel
Harrison, whose regiment is still in Lancashire, and from thence
marches towards the enemy who, it seems, prevents his design. This
sudden accident may much alter and distract our resolutions yesterday,
if the country be infested with the enemy. Postscript. — Sir M. L.
brings 2,000 horse and 2,000 foot, if he be able." Seal. [N. VII.,
21.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648, June 4. Kochpster. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with the
letter of the same date from the same to the Earl of Manchester, which
is prmted in Lords' Journals, x. 304, except that after " what tliey
have undertaken " is added " and grant commissions to raise regiments,
and the oath of secrecy which they took for the better management of
their affairs " and that there is a Postscript recommending tliat some
provision be made for the widow and children of Captain Price.)
Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 11.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 5. — Report of the paper expressing the desire of the
Lincolnshire gentlemen to raise a troop of horse, (See Commons'
Journals, v. 384, 5.) [N. XV,, 79.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 6. — Report with a list of the gentlemen that presented
their service to the Parliament with Colonel Rosseter. (Printed in
Grey, iii. Appendix No. 73, p. 125.) [N. XV., 80.]
The Parliament op Scotland to the English Commissioners,
1648, June 7. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x, 338.) Coijy. [N.
XX., 37.]
Thomas [Lord] Grey to William Lenthall.
1648, June 7. Leicester. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata C/zriosUj
ix. 45.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 12.]
William Bainbridge and others to William Lenthall.
1648, June 7, Leicester. — Representing to the TTouse the good
conduct of Lord Grey, in raising the wi'U aitected against the rising of
Colonel Stiles. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 13,]
Thomas [Lord] Grey, William Bainbridge and others to
William Lenthall.
1648, June 7. Leicester. — " We having notice of this rising about
Stamford upQu the last Sabbath day presently despatched Colonel Wayte
with what horse were lierc, who marched presently to Burleigh and so
to Stamford, where joining with other forces from Bolvoir and Lin-
colnshire and Northamptonshire, hehatli happily su{)presscd those rising
spirits . . . After Colonel Wayte going from hence we i)resentl3r
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sent to soiiu; townsmen to invite the \V( 11 .'ilii-cted to conu; in Jiml j<tin
with us in ileftince of the country. Anil we found an oxtriiordinary
appcaranco Iutc upon so short a Hummons, thoro being with us yester-
day here above 300 horse; and 200 foot who presently listed themselves
fortius service, and this town drew forth six foot companies. Hut the
present work being done we dismissed them for the present, all but the
horsemen, whom we this morning upon full information of the per-
fecting of the business dismissed with thanks for their goodwill to it."
Signed. Sea/. [N. VII., 11.]
liuiAK Stai'ylton, Robkut Goodwin, William Asiihfrst and
Colonel John Birch to William Lkntmall.
1648, June 8. Edinburgh. — (Identical, mutatis rnnfandis, with the
letter of the same date from the Earl of Nottingham to the Earl of
Manchester, which is printed in Lords' Journals^ x. 322.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VII., 15.]
J[ohn] R[usii worth] to William Lentiiall.
1618, June 8, 12 at nigbt. Rochester. " In my last I acquainted
you with the raising of the siege before Dover Castle by Colonel Rich
and Colonel llewson. That night being the 6th of June, the Mayor of
Dovei-, in the uame of himself and the jurates, officers, and inhabitants
of Dover, sent a trumpeter to Colonel Rich for an act of indempnitie
and other thinges least they should oppose him. Hee denied to grant
them {iny because they refused itt when they might have had itt from
the piulianient, and soe march't into the towne expecting oppo.sition, but
the Mayitr and three hundred more in armes, instead of resisting
betooke themselves to the fort, which was summoned as sooue as our
guards were sett in the towne, and they imediately yeelded. AVheruppon
hee sent a company of foote to possesse the fort, where liee found
seaventv barrells of ponder, besides oixlnance and armes. Hee sent
another partie towards Sandwich which wee hope by this time is
surrendred, and another pariie to Deale and Sandon castles of which
wee hope you will have a good account in the meanetime. Colonel
Barkestead's regiment and the horse sent from the Geuerall under
Commissary-General Ireton towards Canterbury as they march't this
day neere Feversham niett with a letter from Sir Richard Hardresse
— who lately besieged Dover Castle — ,Sir Thomas Palmer, Sir William
]Man and divers other gentlemen of quallity, desiring a parley which by
reason that the foote uppon this expedicion [is] designed into Essex,.
— where there is soe great neede — was comlescended unto and the
matter of the articles instantlie agreed to. But the ncessenger came
away before they were putt into a forme and signed, oue article wa.s
concluded, ' That at sixe of the clock tomorrow morning wee were to
enter the towne, and all the armes and amunicion are to bee brought
into the cathedrall church.' You will receive a more exact account
fiom his Excellency as soone as the articles are signed. I forgott to
acquaint you that our partie march't with ladders instantlie to storme
the jdace when the messenger mett them, and a paitee of the enemies
horse some four miles fiom the towne charged the van of our horse ;
wee killed one and tooke twenty. I hope that Kent Avill bee totally
reduced imediately Avhich when the sbippes doe know may bee a great
inducement to them to returne to the obedience of the parliament. Hi.s
Excellency hath sent unto them by such persons who may j)robably
jirevaile with them, assuring his indeavours for indempuity." [N.
VJI., 16.]
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William Lenthall to [the CoMMirrEE at Leicester]
And
The Same to [Thomas Loud Ghey],
And
The Same to Major Boteleiu
And
The Same to the Governor of Crowi.and.
[1648, June 8.] — (The first, third aiid fourth aie thanking them
for their respective services again>-t Hudson and Stiles' risiufj. Tlie
first two are printed in Peck, Desiderata Cnrio.sa, ix., 46, 47. See
Cotmiwns' Journals, v. 589.) Drafts. [X. XH., 225, 233.]
Thomas English, Edward Ceely, Richard Trevillian and
others to the Speakers ok both Houses.
1648, June 9. Ihninster. — Describing how "a Troop" who'had
slain a Malisnant officer was condemned by a jury, " that we have cause
to V)eheve wouUl have condemned all those that act for the Parliament,"
and hanged " to the great discouragement of those employed to do the
Parliament service." (Printed in Gr(;v, iii., Appendix Xo. .39, p. 65.)
Siffned. Seal [X. VII., 19.]
The English Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland.
1648, June 9. Edinburgh. — (Printed in King's l^ampfdtts, E. 459,
Xo. 21, p. 49.) Copy. [X. XX., 38.]
Brian Stapylton, Egbert Goodwin, "William Ashurst, and
Colonel John Birch to William Lenthall.
1648, June 9. Edinburc^h.— (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with tjic
letter from the Earl of Xottingham to the Earl of ^Manclicslei-, wliicli
is printed in Lords' Jonrnah, x. 337.) Sic/ued. Seal. [X. YIl.,
17.]
Captain John C'oppin to Willi vm Lenthall.
1648, June 9, at 9 at night. From aboard the Greyhound frigate. —
" 1 coraii?g from the Xorward as fjr as Yarmouth Koads, wlicre we
had intelligence of that mdiappy revolt of that wicked p( rfidioTis crew,
which I am confident are enemies both to God and man, and my com-
pany understanding this, the greatest part of them being Deal men,
tlu-y carried me and my ship i)crfbr(e into the Downs, so I perceiving
this 1 complied with them, and coming aboard of she that wears the
ilag God directf'd me so that 1 seemed to join with them in their
horrid design, till sucii times that it pleased God to work my deliver-
ance out of tluir hands. So after much merriment at the Castle ashoiu
I went aboard. So perceiving . . that most of my Deal men were
ashoie I consulted with my Master and the rest of my otiictrs how we
might get away from them, and Providence being our friend we re-
solved unanimously as one man with the hazard of our lives being some
four or five and thirty in number and no more to venture to set sail
and run away for Harwich. Tliey no sooner perceiving that my .»hip
was to sail b(>ing about 4 or 5 . . in the afternoon the 8th u\' this
in.st.'int but presently two of their frigates cuts cabh- and made sail atii-r
me, which were tlie JJ'aruich and the Pilivau, and let ilv at me
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s(!vcrnl piece of onlmmce, but the Lord was so pleased that we got away
from them, and here I am arriv(Kl safe in Harwich, where I found three
ships more for the Parliament, the Procifleiice, the Ti(/er, and the
^it/r( nfiii-e frigates. \ heard of from the late; Boatswain, now Com-
man('er-in-Chief of she that wears the flag, that they will go and tike
colliers and sink them in the month of the river of Medway to prevent
all those ships that are there from coming out." . . . (See Commons'
Jaunta/s, V. 597.) Seal. [N. VII., IS.]
William Lentiiall to Sik Thomas Barnaijdiston.
1648, June 10, — By order of the House thanking him for his services,
and especially in apprehending and sending up Sir Thomas Peyton
and Mr. Swan. (See Commons' Journals, v. 592.) Draft. [N.
XIT., 234.]
Robert Good'win, William Asiihurst, and Colonel John Birch,
to William Lentiiall.
1648, June 13. Edinburgh. — The Parliament of Scotland adjourned
on Saturday, leaving a Committee of Estates to whom they have given
a very great power. Knowing that what you should resolve upon
their answer of June 7th could not come before they were risen, we
gave them the reply of which we enclose a cojjy. Signed. Seal.
[N. VTL, 20.]
to William Lenthall.
1648, June 14, 8 o'clock in the morning. From the Leaguer before
Colchester. — ''Yesterday the Generall marched from Cogge.shall and
about one of the clocke in the afternoone came before Colchester,
whereupon the enemy drew cut both horse and foot into the feild and
lined the hedges thieke with muskettiers, and the Generall comaunded
part of Colonell Barkestead's regiment and the draggoones to beat them
from the hedges, ^vhicb accortlingly they did from feild to feild, and
followed them close into the towiie, doing execucion upon them and
pursued them through the suburbs up to the verie gates.
The enemy perceiving the town would be lost if they should admitt
our men to enter with their horse and foot that Hed, shut the gates.
Wliereupon we tooke betweene two and three hundred prisoners, Sir
William Layton and divers others of quallitie. The foot being thus
farrc engaged, it was conceived if they had two peece of cannon to
breake open the gates Avee might enter into the towne, the walls being
too high to be stormed and besides a storrae Avas not intended, soe
accordingly two peeces of ordinance and more foote of Colonell Barke-
stead's and the Tower regiment was also sent. These were all the
forces save some horse which made good the suburbs against all the
forces of the enemy from three of the clocke in the afternoone till
twelve at night.
A summons being sent in the afternoone to the Lord Goreing, he
sleighted it, and the townesmen rise in armes in great numbers and
joyned with Goreing, whereupon it was thought fitt to fire the gate in
order to which to fire the houses next adjoyning, which being done
proved to be our disadvantage by reason of the great light it gave the
enemy to take aime at our men over the walls, in so much as about two
of the clocke this morning it was thought fitt to drawe of from the
suburbs and with the more difficulty and dainger wee brought off the
cannons.
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The army is now drawne upon the ground where wee first faced the
en emy. All the bridges are pulled upp towards Suffolke, and the
Suffolke forces are sent for to make good one part of the seige, Sir
Thomas Honywocd and the other forces of this county another part,
and this army to be devided into two parts more. If they have pro-
visions in the towne — wee suppose they have not — it may make the
busines take moie time to reduce them this way, yet it is l)etter then
to cast away such gallant men against walls and bulwarks.
There is many of the enemy slaine and ours could not hold out that
long service without losse. Colonell Woodham was shott in the legg,
Captaine Laurence a captaine of horse shott in the body, Captaine
Cocke shott and it is conceiv[ed] mortally wounded. Our souldiers
are very hearty and would faine fall on againe.
Sir William Laiton told me when he was taken prisoner that in all
the services he had bccne in, he never see the like gallautric by foot in
the charge in the feihl and into the towne. The enemy played with
their great cannon all the day long from our fiist appearance before
them but did verie liftle execucion. I never knew the Generall in so
great dainger in these warres as in this charge. The enemy must be-
take themselves to sea for their is no escapeing and wee hear the
country will come in verie freely to blocke them upp.
This is all the accompt I can give you at present being much
wearied with the last night's continued service." Unsigned. Seal
broken. [iN. VII., 22.]
Report by Mr. Knightley.
1648, June 14. — Concerning Banbury Castle. (See Commons'
Journals, v. o98.) [N. XV., 82.]
Sir Michael Livesey and others to William Lenthall.
1648, June 14. Canterbury. — ''The bearer of these enclosed gave
us gi-eat cause of suspicion, and upon search of his trunk we found
the enclosed letters which in regard of the name of the person to whom
they are directed we thought fit to transmit unto you, the bearer having
a passport from the King of France." .... Until the Militia
of the County may be reformed and recovered to a parliamentary
interest we have improved the present opportunity, while any part of
the army remains, to endeavour to raise some considerable strength to
be engarrisoued in some few convenient places in case of the army's
withdrawal. As this will probably be a work of charge we ask that
whatever pecuniary punishment may be imposed on the Delinciucnts
may, after making good the losses of the well affected, be employed for
the use of the County. What moderation the House may use towards
those who have been misled by others so as to difference them from the
ringleaders we conceive will be a winning mercy upon ingenious spirits
and an awful and exemplary justice upon such as are mo.st unworthy
of favour. (See Commons' Journals, v. 60G.) Sir/ncd. Seal.
[N. VII., 23.]
Peter Pett to [the Committee of the Admiralty and Cini^ue
Ports ?].
1648, Jime 15. Chathiim Dock. — "On Tuesday 2.i ^lay I came
for Chatham and upon examination of divers of known integrity to tin-
Parliament I perceived the designe of the Kentish petitioners to bo so
desperate that forthwith 1 sent an expresse to the Commissioners of the
Navy, and desired them imediately to ympart it to your honours; whieu
4-ijO
WHS till! next inoiniii^ presented to tin; Spi.-akor of tli<; House of
ClinnmoiiH. The auiiuu'j whereof was this, Thut il' the Pjirlijiinei.t <lifl
not presently either un8were their desires, which 1 ieared would proove
unreasuimhle, or suppresse them hy a power, thi; whole county would
not onlv be up in avines forthwith l)ut h<tzard L'arliainent and kin;;-
doini', ior that the partie rissen was not only desperate in their
r(!s<)liici()n but yujplacable in their malice, to which I received no
answere at all. Wendsday the 2Uh, after I had sent downe the
Fellotrsliipp at (rillinj;hain for fearc of their seizin*^ of her, I mustered
the ordinary men of the Navy and fou;id as well divers officers of the
shipps missinir which were joyned in that horrid en^af^ement to act a->
committee men with the |)n'ten(le(l committee at Rochester as also
many ordinary shipkeapers that had tiien tak(!n up amies to se[r]ve the
•■^entlemen of Kent and that committee. I caused them at present to
be j)riek't out of victualls and wages but with this provisoe thai if any
of them would lay <lowne their armes, and come in to do their duty
within two dales they should have their full allowance. But never an
ollicer appeared nor above two ordinary men. This morning also the
pretended Conunittee sent Mr. May, one of their committee njen, with one
Mr. Taylor with a threefold request to me. The first was to signe their
petition, to which I answered that I would be so farr from signeing vi
it that I would not read it; the second was that I would give them
leave to gett hands to it in the yard; to that I answered that it was a
place of garrison, kept for the service of the Parliament and therefore I
could not give way unto it without a manifest breach of trust ; the
third request was to borrow ordinance, to which I told them it was
more I thought then a committee of Parliament would do without leave
first had from the house. Therefore I durst not be so highly pre-
sumptions to attempt any such thing, but advized them, it their
affeccions were reall to the Parliament as they pretended, then not to
dare to meddle with the Navy or anything thereunto belonging, for
that I was confident the Parliament would take it as a large deraon-
straciou of raischeife intended either to themselves or kingdome.
Their answere was that they knew the Committee woiild not staine
their honours with sucla perfidionsnesse to the Parliament and that they
wouhl undertake that nothing should be meddled with. All which
notwithstand[in]g, within two howers after, they sent a party and
tooke Upner Castle, carried away the captaine thereof to Rochester
prisoner, and kept a guard of musketeirs and examined all vessells
coming up or going downe.
Thursday, Fryday and Saturday being the 24th 25th and 26th of
May, I expected orders either from your honours or the Commis-
sioners of the Navy, for the transaction of the affaires thereof in
reference to its safety in so dangerous a tyme, which failling of, the
passages being stopt up, and for that the pretended committee sent a
Troop of horse to me to know whether I would lend them ordnance,
to which I still gave my denyall, I thougfit it my duty in refference to
my trust haveing no power to resist them, being forsaken almost by
the whole Navy to write a letter to the pretended committee to this
purpose, That they would be cautions in suffering any act to be donne
by their instruments that might trench upon the honor of the
Parliament and safety of the Kavy which I was coutident would not
only be very acceptable to them and invite the honourable Houses
the rather to a complyance with them in their just and reasonable
desires, but also engage me. Their answere to which was that there
was no intentions on their parts for an attempt prejudicous either to
the honourable Parliament or Navy; that if there were any suspitions
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they did disavowe them and only protest their resoluciou for tlie
advancement of their just right of peticioning etc. N^otwithstauding
which, they sent a warrant that civening to Caplaine .Tervas,
comander of the Felloirshipp, for searching the ship, and the next day
they sent another order to bring up the shipp to Upner Castle, and there
they tooke out both ponder and victualls.
The ^27th being Sundaye, they sent an order to gunner Pratt to
fetch forty barrells of pouder out of the Soveraif/iie and Prince which
they shewed me. I then told theai the great danger of such ao
attempt as to themselves in obaying such an order, and the dishonour
that would be putt upon the parliament in medling with pouder on
bord those shipps stated as a guard to the Navy, besides the exposeing
of the Navy to ruine and what a deere contradiccion it was of tiieir
promises, at which tyme I staved them of. But the next day being
Munday, because they intended to possesse themseves of all the Navy
that they might make use both of shipps and stores, they sent a
company of musketeers under the comaund of one Dirkin of Rochester,
and ushered by some of the principall gunners of the Navy to the new
dock. I caused the gates to be shutt, stood upon our guard, and
parlied with them out of a window. I told them I was sorry to see
them in that posture at this place and asked them by what order they
came hither. They told me they had warrant from the committee,
which when I had redd and l)lush't at the impudency of their com-
mittee and insolency of them to give and obey such an order for
seizing of the yard and stores together with the Soverau/ne and
Prince, I askt them whether they thought that order would beare
them out. and what was the reason their new masters vvtre so per-
fidious as to promise me and declare to the world one thing one day,
that they would not meeddle with the Navy, and the next to seize on
all. They told mee they might as well breake their promise with mee
as the parliament had done with them. I bid the wisest of them to
tell me what the parliament had promised them since their rebellions
riseing that they had not performed. They told mee that they had
proclaymed them rebells and traytours, and they were resolved to
defend themselves as long as they could ; and when thev saw there
was no coming into the yard they forthwith seized on the Soveraigne
and Prince, left Dirkin to keepe the guard and sent uj) to their army
some twenty-five barrells of pouder from thenct; ymmediately.
28th 29th and 30th, being Tuesday, Wendsday j nd Thursday,
haveing as well posession of the shipps and ordnance as of the ])Ouder,
they carried away divers peeces of ordnance and were makeing of
carriage? for them, but through the infinite mercy of God in giveing
successe to the Parlian\ent's forces under the comaund of the Lord
General] at Maidstone on Thursday, they were so amazed as that on
Fryday they began to shift for themselves, and the Lord (Toreing
together with divers of the pretended comittee gave warrant and order
to one Captaine Bonner, .Mr. IMorlnnd, and others to take possession of
the Fellntrship of which Captaine Gervas was comaunder, then rideing
!it Upner Castle, and conianded him to carry her away next morning,
piloit and all things being ready, of whi<h 1 heaieing on Fryday
evening caused presently a court of guard to be kept at Chatham new
dock with those few forces and mi'U we had, and manned a boat of
musketcores, haveing consulted first with the carpenter and boatswain
of the shi{)p, whom I found trne to the I'arlianu'iit, ami seazed on the
ship and captaine and brought him away, his Ijrotlicr and Morland,
prisoners, and so saved the shipp, and the next day being Satmdav,
wee tooke possession of the t^ovcraiijne and Prince. And then most
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of our Sariiaritim ofliccis ju\cl coinon men became J<rwcs, and would
iicciIh joviu'. will) us; hut becauso I found by experience! their
unpariHllclled pcrfnliousncs.se to tlio ParliauKrnt, divers ol'tlieui bavein;^
Ix'ene cbeete actors m this rebellion, and others by ilie way of sij^ning
the peticion, and takein<^ up ol' annes, engaj^ement, I i'ortiiwith tooke a
nnister of all men both ordinary and extraordinary, bcdonj^in;^ to the Navy
and all which 1 found gnilty 1 thouf^bt it my duty to give warrant to the
Clerke of the Cheque to prick them out of victualls and wages till such
tyme as they could cleere themselves, whose names I have drawne up
in two listes ready to present to your honours." I offer it, whether it
be not a thing very fit to purge the Navy rxf such 111 memVjers.
[N. VII., 24.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 15. — Report concerning XTpner Castle and Mr. Pett's
letter. (See Commons' Journals, v. 605.) [N. XV., 81.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to the Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 15. From the Leaguer before Colchester. — "The bearer
hereof. Captain Harrison, cometli from the well aftected of the Isle
of Ely to acquaint your Lordships with the dangerous condition of
themselves and that place especially the inner parts of it about Wi.sbecb
which are joined to Holland and Marshland and which is like to be the
rendezvous and make the head for all the ^Malignant party of those parts
if not prevented. The forces settled for the guarding of the island are
all necessarily employed upon the frontiers of it and much too far
for that service. . . . It is the desire of the well affected there — and
I do earnestly wish that some order were given for it — that Colonel
Hubbert of Well in that isle . . may have power to raise such forces
for the guard of those parts as your Lordships shall think fit." (See
Lords'' Journals, x. 329, 330.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 25.]
Sir George Booth to Willi.\m Lexthall.
1648, June 17. Dunham. — Enclosing a letter received the last post,
the like of which in the name of four counties he had received the week
before. Signed. Seal Enclosed :
" youk loving friexds of the city though nameless " to
Sir George Booth.
1648, June 13. London. — "The prevailing party in the two
Houses hath on Friday last voted the disarming of the kingdom,
and intend to rule us by an arbitrary power and their army, if
they can. The Kentish Trained Bauds are dispersed by force
and craft, but Sussex, Hampshire, and the adjacent counties are
rising. We have a considerable array of resolved men now in
Suffolk, and as it moves our disbanded soldiers and the Cavaliers
gather to it. We doubt not but a little will lay Independent flat.
Our City stands neuter. We desire you to interrupt publicly or
privately, by force or otherwise, the proceedings of Duckenfield
and his confederates that we may have a speedier end. You
and Colonel Mainwaring may do much." Seal. (See Commons''
Journals, V. 606.) [N. VII., 26.]
Declaration of Owen O'Neill and the Ulster Party.
1648, June 17. Athlone. — Against the Cessation. (Printed in
Gilbert, i. 741.) Copy. [N. XXI., 76.}
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The English Commissioners to the Committee of Estates.
1648, June 17 and 22. — (Both printed in Lords' Journals, x. 365,
366.) [N. XX., 39, 40.]
Order that the Lord High Admiral should write to the Trinity
House, Report of the Committee at Derby House, and of a
SUU-COMMITTEE OF THE SAME AT SiR ABRAHAM WiLLIAMS'
house, and two letters signed Robert Moulton and others and
Elias Jordan and others.
1648, June 17 and 21. — (All these are printed in Lords' Journals.
X. 340, 343, 341, where the names of the subscribers to the last letter
are omitted, and in the first line of it, "those" is a misprint for "us.")
[N. XV., 83-85.]
The Earl of Warwick to the Master, Wardens, and Assistants
of the Trinity House.
1648, June 19. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 339.) Copy.
[N. Xn., 235.]
The Parliament to the States-Genbral and to the Estates of
Zealand.
1648, June 20. — Concerninop the revolted ships. (Both printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 336, 337 ) In T^atin. Two copies of each.
[N. XVni., 64, 66.]
Sir Arthuk Loftus to Willam Lekthall.
1648, June 20. Westminster, in the Market Place. — Referring to
his petition and stating he was then under arrest for debt. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 609.) Seal. [N. VII., 27.]
Colonel William Daniell to William Lenthall.
1648, June 20. Chester Castle. — The governor being absent in
taking steps for the payment of the assessments of some neighbouring
counties allotted for the supply of this garrison was prevented from
giving this first speedy relation. On Friday last, tlie 16th, " there was
some discovery of a most deep and desperate plot to have betrayed this
garrison . . into the hands of the Malignant party of the kingdom.
This present Tuesday there hath been some further knowledge thereof,
and yet are there so many examinations of engaged persons behind, that
the bottom of the plot cannot for the present be presented to your
Honour, only this much in general, that some of the greatest in this
city and county that have served with and against the Parliament since
the beginning of the late war are accused to l)e prime actors in the
business, and that God Almighty hath frustrated their expectations and
preserved this place in safety, and these parts of tlie kingdom from an
open and desperate war, and the lives of many godly persons from the
malice of unreasonable men." Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 28.]
The 'Master and Wardkns of the Trinity House to the
Earl of Warwick.
1648, June 21. Trinity Hou.se, Ratcliffe. — (Printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 340.) Signed. [N. VII., 29.]
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Colonel Vamcntink VVauton Cor Wai.tov) to tlm Commit tkk at
Dhiujy IIoi.sk.
1G4H, June 21. Lynn. — 1 have Imd " sev(?riill julvertiseincnts of the
(lesi^iie of tlie eniinie to surprise Lin and Crowhuid, in wliich tliey
acted very farr. IJut there speciall eye is upon the lie of Kly, a place of
that concernment that if possest by an cniniie where they ini;j;ht hea<l a
considenvblo arniio with all provision for horse and man att th^rc
pleasure. According to the trust reposed in me [I] have setthiil Lin
in a quiett posture, for the present as to enemies witliin, and am
repayrinjjj the woorkea which ware much decayed within the moate.
Two forts more would he made upon the inward line to nuike that line
regular that the newwoorks wliicli are larj^^e might he sp-^edily slighted,
for the small force I liave arc not sufficient for the towne. The; out-
works will requires more men to man them then I have in the towne for
that they lye open to invite an enyniie, which may prove misfheavous.
I have disburst mony for the repairing the inward woorkes which I am
in hand with dayly, that some course may be taken for the reimbursing
of that mony agaiue. I spent the last weeke in putting the Tie of Elye
— the south part — into a posture of defence. I vewed all the passages
into the Isle and caused breast woorkes to be made upon every pass,
and all great boates upon the fresh rivers to be secured under our
guards, 1 summoned in the auxcilliary foi'ces who made a good appear-
ance, about four hundred men, the captain and officers honest, ready
upon all occasions to serve the pul lick but have spent upon theire owne
estates all this warr. I conceive if some course were taken for their
future incouragemeut to be paid the dayes they shall exercise their men
on, and drawne forth to defend there frontiers, the charge is not
considerable, they having noe feild officers. The auxciiliary souldiers are
tracktable and willing to jerve the commonwealth if they might receive
there just pay due from those that find the amies who are much in
arreere for former service. Soe that T was forcet for there present
incouragemeut to send forth warrants for there speedy payment. For I
find few that are there intrusted take care of the honor of the Parlia-
ment, or their owne safety. Likewise the alarum tax which hath lyen
two yeares in collectors' hands due to those souldiers I have cansed to
he brought in. I am setting forward to {)utt the north part of the lie
into a posture, those that may be trusted. But generally they are
disaffected as Wisbich, March, and Whittlesey, whome [ purpose to
disarnie, and to arme honest men if they may be found. Colonel
Hubbert and Lciutenant-Colonel Dimond are the only men lor the
Parliament, but over powred with Malignants. I cannot see how that
part of the lie can be secured without a troope of horse upOTi their
front lores. Colonel Hubbert would be the fittest to commaund them,
Avho is a person of fidellitie and trust if itt be thought con\enient.
Crowland and Whittlesey workes are much decayed and part of
Whittlesey fort not finisht, that if any enimie should rise witliin they
cannot defend them selves aga'ust them, but for want of mony they are
not made soe defensible as they might be. I had forty barrells of
powder, match and bullett proportional)le lately from the committe of
the armie, which spends apace, being disperst to Ely, Whittlesey,
Crowland and Boston, and for Lin guards, soe that if there should be
any sudden occasion I know not from whence we could be timely
supplyed. I have noe meanes to send out a scoute or for entilligence
but all out of my owne purse, that nny enimie may come under the
woorkes before notice can be taken. I desire that ammunition may be
with speede sent, and those other things taking into consideration, if
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thout;;lit necessary, the souldier.s have great want of swords, nut one
hundred in my regiment, alsoe (h-ume.<, about twelve wanting T.iey
have not bin recrnted these three or four yeare.s. The cjuiinitte of the
armie allowed 13/. for fair coullers. There is yett wanting to conipleat
my reffiment in Liu and the Isle of Elv, thre coullers." Signed. Seal.
[N. Vll., 30.]
William Freemax, Richaibd Yai^s, and Nicholas Siieppaud
to the Committee at .Derbv Hohse.
1648, June 22. Horslium. — We endeavoured to remove the
mi^gazine at Horsham to Arundel Castle on the Dth, but were resi.sted.
by the Bailiffs and Constable and disaffected party there, by whom the
arms and magazine are still kept with a strong guard. They threaten
to kill and plunder those who endeavour to remove them, using very
high words against the Parliament. On Tuesday last a letter was
delivered to the Bailiffs and Constables from Colonel Morley and Colonel
Stapley requiring them to remove the magazine to Arundel Castle, but
notwithstanding the said arms and magazine are still kept at Horsham
with a .strong guard, and the Bailiffs and Constables replied that thay
could not remove the same. "The jMalignant party have given out
speeches that they will arm themselves with the first arms and rise as
one man against all such as have not joined with them in a petition
called the Sussex Petition : they likewise refuse to pay taxes or to yield
any obedience to the ordinances of Parliament. Till your lordships
remove the obstructions we cannot safely meet for getting in taxes for
the army or to doe the Parliament any further service. Signed. Seal.
[N. VII., 31.]
Colonel Ralph Assiiictox to William Lentuall.
1648, June 23. Kendal. — The bearer Captain French is despatched
by the officers and soldiers under my command to ask the House for an
establishment of pay. " We have already reduced the enemies' garrisons
of Dockerhall and Bei'tham and forced the retreat of the enemies' horse
out of Westmorland, and in order to a further perfecting of the work
are upon advance for conjunction with Major-General Lambert."
[N. VIL, 32.]
The Parliament to [Colonel Michael Joxes].
1G48, June 23. — (Printed in Lords' Juurndls, x. 350.j Draft as
sent from the Commons. [N. XII., 230.]
Colonel Robert Ham.mond to the Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 23. Carisbrook Castle. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, ix. 47.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIL, 33.]
Robert WinGirr, jSIayor, and others to William Lentuall.
1648, June 24. Clu^ster. — The fiivour shown us by the House
during the late plague here encourages us to address them. This city
before its surprisal by the King's forces faithfully paid all assessments laid
on it by Parliament being al)0ut one eleventh of what was imposed on the
county, but since tiien about a fourth part is burnt, the rest almost
wholly worn out by the king's forces in tlieir time, and by the payment
of great sums by the most able citizens to the use of the Parliament
after its reduction, and also by the devastating plague, together with the
want of trading all this while. And now in this most miserable condi-
tion we are called on to pay assessments for the army and Ireland, winch
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we iU'kiiDwk'dge are yet uupaitl, not from (lisafFcctioii Ijiit inability.
Wc tlicrefbre ask tliat ail arrears may be reinittcfl, and tliat for tlu;
future the city may be charged at only a reasonable rate. S'ujncd.
Seal. [N. VII., 34.]
Sir Hardres Waller to William Lenthall.
1G4S, June 24. Exeter. — Have received no answer to my former
inquiry how my prisoners were to be disposed of. In consiifpicnce of
the soldiers not receiving their pay they are unable to pay for their
quarters, which causes ill feeling between them and the country people.
1 therefore suggest as tlie best expedient that troops and companies should
gather their moneys in the Hundreds where they quarter as assistants
to the C^oustables, so that it being brought to the High Constable may
be paid by him to the officer. Our next difficulty is the disposing of
these forces in market towns and cities according to the ordinances of
Parliament, which not being sufficient, an enlargement of quarters
to the adjacent places became necessary, which however was much
complained of, and further it is a generally received opinion that
we are not suffered to march into Plymouth and by command ex-
jielled out of Exeter. I therefore desire a declaration or order of the
Mouse that all towns in these counties of Devon and Cornwall .shall be
free for their forces to march into upon all occasions. Signed. Seal.
[N. VII., 35.]
Sir Hardres Waller to Sir John Temple.
1648, June 24. Exeter. — " Captain Richard Hart, who hath suffered
much from the cruelty of Lord Inchiquin and his wicked party by
beino- imprisoned and thrust out of his command and with much ado got
from thence . . an honest, sober, faithful man, assured me that Lord
Inchiquin and his forces are actually joined with the Irish, and that he
hath sent a good party of his horse to join with Lord Taaffe and that
Lord Taaffe had sent a great part of his foot to join with Lord Inchi-
quin's forces, and . . that their whole design of conjunction depends
on coming for England, and that they resolve to land in Cornwall, that
they knew long since that the Bhips would revolt, by means whereof
they ex))ect the Duke of York to come to them, or at least they assure
themselves of those ships to come and bring them over, which design
hath been to me so visible that I have given notice thereof some months
.since. They can well spare 2,000 horse and a large body of foot . . .
Although it hath pleased God to enable me so to quell the enemies of
the Parliament in these parts that they were never lower, yet they might
be looked upon as merely under a force and that if any enemy of what
quality or condition soever should land infinite numbers would presently
resort to thera, which my inconsiderable force cannot be imagined able to
look upon. . . . Postscript. — Honest Sir William Fenton, gallant
Lieutenant-Colonel Phane and some ten others are like to perish there as
the Parliament's martyrs, if the Hou.se do not take some present course for
their relief and release which in earnest I am so conscientiously sensible of
that I cannot be silent in it, as I desire you and other real men may not
be which are there upon the place from whence they may be relieved, as
you will all answer it to God and the world." (See Commons' Journals,
V. 620.) Seal. [N. VII., 36.]
Colonel Edward Rosseter to the Committee at Derby House.
1648, June 24. Lincoln. — " The late riseing of the disaffected party
with Styles and Hudson neer Stamford was happily supprest before
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my comeing downe, yet was not this country therby freed from danger,
the euimye much increasing at Pontefract, wherby their partie in these
partes were incouraged to list men, and the better to carry on their
designe, the most active of them had very frequent meetings in divers
parts by which the peace of this county was much indangered. To
prevent which I have with the assistance of the committee compleated
a troope of horse ; save onely for armes, for supply whereof I humbly
crave your Lordshipps' order, and l^y these I hope the country wilbe
continued quiet within itselfe, though not protected from the growinge
enimy, Avho is so increased at ]r*ontefracte, as that he may without
iuterrupcion march into any parte of this county. For the better
security of these partes, I sent a party of horse into the Isle of
Axholme with commission to an active gentleman to raise a company
of foote for securinge those passes, the inlet into this county, but such
was the aversnes of those partes as that they ernestly opposed their
owne and the countrie's security, for which I feare they have by this
tyme suffered, I haveing this night intelligence that a party of horse,
foote and dragoones of about five hundred are ther entred, and I feare
may settle in that place, to the great annoyance of this country, wee
being no way able to make resistance, the inhabitantes being in no
defensive posture, nor have they any provision of armes to protect
themselves or offend their enemy, the magazeene of this county being
removed to Hull whence without your Lordshipps' order wee can have
no restitucion of any parte thereof. Provision is here made for
securing of all places of strength in this county. The care of Belvoire
Castle is committed to Captain Henry Markham, whoe is authorized to
raise sixty foote for security of that place. Mr. Fi'ancis Fines is by
the committee desired with fifty men to secure the Castle of Tattershall.
Bullingbrooke is ordered to be demolished, and an ingineere appointed
to effect the same the next weeke. Hougham House and Torksey are
already slighted.
My Lords, perceiving that whilst wee endeavour severally to protect
our divided counties, wee may successively meete with our respective
ruines, wee have agreed on Monday next to drawe to a randevouze in
Newarke with the severall horse of this county, Nottingham, Dcri)y,
and Leicester, to prevent the enimies intended garrisoninge of that
place if possibly wee can effect it, which indeed I much doubt, our
«;onjoyned force being so much inferior to the enemy, and no way fitted
for present service. So that without an addicion of some other force
by your Lordshipps to be speedily ordered to our assistance, I cannot
perceive how we should with this handful! of men be any waies
serviceable to our country or the Kingdome." Signed. Seal. [N.
VIL, 37.]
Colonel Robert Hammond to the CoMsriTTEE at Dbrbt House.
1648, June 25. Carisbrooke Castle. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, ix. 48.) Seal. [N. VIL, 38.]
Colonel John Sparrowe to Sir Harbottlb Grimston.
1648, June 26. From the Leaguer before Colchester, — " Our
country now begins to be so exhausted of provisions that it may well
be doubted 'that the poor will be compelled to rise for want of bread.
And I cannot sec any other remedy unless some pay may be advanced
for the pay of the General's array, and . . then we should be sup-
plied by way of markets here and other countries Avould readily send
in for our money, whereas now all provisions are raised in our rouiury.
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botli fdf tlio nrmy ami tlio Essex forces. Tlie SiifFolk forees are lurw
conic ill and they are i)rineii;iilly supplied from their own country for
present, but now ive liave in a manner bejiirt lh(! town of (.'olclR-sMer
round, and then Tendering Hundred will be subject, to su|)j)ly them,
I hope the enemy will soon be straitened and comf)elled one way or
other to yield, though as yet they seem high and confident, f lie:ir
that C'a])tain liin and Captain iVylitfe, Sir IJenjamin's son, have with
a party, possessed themselves of your liouse at Jkadfield and intend to
garrison it, but 1 believe they will soon be compelled to leave it " .
[N. VI I, 39.]
Colonel Francis Hackkh and others to William Lenthall.
1648, June 26. Leicester. — We have used the power given ue bj
the Ordinance to raise foiccs in this County, in which we havi? had
extraordinary assistance from Thomas Lord Grey and Peter Temple,
Esq., who have pei'sonally gone through every Hundred. ' Aiid the
country thereupon coming in very freely had the choice of their otficers
and chose Lord Grey and Mr. Temple to be colonels in two Hundn^^ls,
and Colonel Beaumont, Colonel Hacker, and Colonel Heselrige tor the
other Hundreds. We are all much obliged to Lord Grey and ^^^.
Temple for their forwardness, and conceiving that their appearing ia
arms will be of considerable advantage, we recommend that, it' the
House please to give way they may accept of Ihese places and com-
mands accordingly, and act as occasion shall require. Signed. Seaf,
[N. VIT., 40.]
The House of Lords.
1G48, June 26. — Order referring to a Committee to consider cd
settliiig a Peace. (Printed in Lords^ Journals, x. 347.) fX, XV,,
86.]
The Mayor, Aldermen, Burgesses, and Inhabitants of Kingsto*
UPON Hull, to Thomas Lord Fairfax.
1648, June 26. — Praying that Colonel Overton may be remove*! irom
being Deputy-Governor, and either Colonel Mauleverer, the fcruier
governor, or Colonel Bethell be appointed in his place, as "we find him
on every occasion so averse to anything we desire that unless we give
np our reason as men and our religion as Christians we see no oiuae
in the world why we should at all confide in him." Copy. [X. Xil^
237.]
Thomas Parkes and others to Thomas Lord Fairfax a.t the
Leaguer before Colchester.
[1648, June 27. Hull.] — Desiring that Colonel Overton may b«
continued as Deputy-Governor there. Signed. [N. VII., 4L]
Kiciiard Thornton and others to Thomas Lord Fairfax,
1648, June 27. LIull. — Concerning the intrigues against C-oloiiet
Oveiton, which they allege to proceed from disafiected person*, and
desiring that he should be continued as Deputy-Governor. Signed.
Seal. ^[N. VIL, 44.]
The English Commissioners to M. de Montreuil.
1648, June 27. — Pass. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 366.) Copjf
[N. XX., 50.]
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BKrAN" Stapylton, KoBiiRf Goodwin', William Ashhurst, and
Colonel JoHx BiRCa to William Lenthall.
1648, June 27. Eiii'ibargh. — (lilentical, mutaris ivntandis with the
letler ol' the same date from tlie Earl of Nottingham to the Earl of
Manchester, which is printed in LoriW Journals, x. 365.) Siyneil.
Seal. [N. VII., 42.]
P. H. to JosKi'ii Mason at his father's house in
Southampton.
[1G48], June 27. [London,] — "'The Saints are not well plea.sed to
find every cue desirous to send them to a i)hice ot bliss before they have
» mind to go. At Colchester last week they lost many by tlie sword
— so Hie say 1,500 at one bout — more by deserting the colours, 'Tis
thought 4,000 of the old army is all — if so many — left. On Thursday
the General sent in propositions of peace, indemnity, deposition of
arms, &c. The same were returned in otler to him again. Trinity
House being consulted liow to set out a fleet to reduce the revolted,
made answer that the more were sent out the more would be lost, the
defection bt'iiig general. They desire a personal treaty to reduce all,
"which ... I doubt they will not be induced unto, but by the sword,
for I am confident the K. will not depose himself to get a treaty by first
granting those bills, so often denied, and so much suffered for. By
k:tlers t'l-om Paris we understand of the Prince's journey to Callia, where
the shipping attends him, and whither many from hence are gone. 'Tis
thought he will hazard much, rather than Colchester suffer, Avhich at
present wants neither couiage nor men and commands land and sea
enough to support a relief. Pembroke also proves hard of digestion.
The Saints there also multiply losses. . . The mutinous humours of
the c/ty continue of the old fashion to little effect — rail upon the
Parliament and obey it, feast Cavaliers and suffer them to be imprisoned,
iong to see a personal treaty as some new strange thing." [N. VIL,
43.]
The Committee of the Estates of Scotland to Lord
IXCHIQUIX.
3648, June 28. Edinburgh. — " We are very sensible of tiie great
cifremities the Lord Inchiquin hath been reduced to by the malice of
the Independent party in England ami it appears by the relation made
unto us that his Lordship ana the Protestant army in Munster have
not been able still by force to oppose their common enemies, but iiave
been necessitated to agree to a cessation with some of them, thereby to
divide them among themselves to engage them in an active opposition
tHie of another, and for the more vigorous pursuing of Owen Roe and
that party that directly oppose the right of the Crown of Enghuid and
lobonreth a foreign interest whom he which might be trusted witboiit a
t'cs.'jation with those who arc guilty of the slied.lingof so much blooil of
the Protestants there, and to which it is protest his Lordslii]) hath
Wen necessitated by the withholding from him those assistances
necessary for carrying on the war against them. The Kingdom of
Scotland, though they cannot admit foi- their parts of any conjunction
or association with the Koinan Catholics there or any else under whai
pretences soever yet they will ever most cheerfully assist to their power
the Lord Inchiquin and the Protestants witii him, both against Owen
lioe and all the party with him or who shall continue in then- dis-
obeilieuce to the Crown of England, and likewise against the prevalent
Independent i)arty in England or Ireland and for that en 1 we shall
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honcefoiili iucluilc llu; s:ii(l Lmil liu;Iii([irni, Iii.s JirJiiy, Jitid all such as
are or .-iiall be joined wiliiiii tlii' solemn L(!!i<^ii(! and Covenant in all
treaties and agreements for peace which this nation shall make for [their
own] behalf, and we do expect his Lordship will make no af^ree-
ment for himself and his party without includinf^j this kingdom and
including its interest. We leave to the Lord itiehiquin, concerning
his comportment to the Lord ( -lanrickard, the Lord Taaile and the Irish
who are willing to submit to the King's authority, provided the terms of
that submission be not prejudicial to the Protestant Religion.
As for the Lord Maniuess of Ormonde we look upon him as a person
so full of honour loyalty and good aftection t(j religion as we conceive
the Lord Lichiquin and the Protestant army in iNIunster will do
themselves great right in acknowledging and submitting themselves to
the authority he hath from his Majesty. We shall employ some from
hence to reside there, and in the mean time shall desire the Lord
Inchiquin to continue a good correspondence with us" and the Scotch
army in Ulster. Draft or Copy. [N. XXL, 77.]
Sir Thomas Honywood and others to the Committee at Dekby
House.
1648, June 29. Leaguer before Colchester. — "The rebels having
by the providence of God shut themselves into Colchester are now
by his Excellency's forces — with the weak assistance we have been
able to contribute — begirt on each side and near approached in sundry
places. Their obstinancy in the defence of that place sheweth plainly
that as they are the only visible force now in arras against theParliamenl
in all the South parts of the kingdom, so they look upon themselves as
the last refuge of their party, and are resolved to venture to the utmost
for the upholding their dying rebellion. The bottom of their confidence
we conceive is from help of foreign assistance, which — as by themselves,
so also by the revolted ships and others — are daily threatened. The
concernment of the present affair . . is not unknown unto you. They
or we may justly expect certain ruin on the ground where we are. If
any help be afforded them it is like to be by the way expressed.
For the compassing of that the most opportune place is Harwich,
lying in the mouth of those parts, where the revolted Xavy may
be easily Iraught with disbanded soldiers." There are some ships
there of whose fidelity his Excellency is assured. Considering the im-
portance of reducing the forces in these parts, we desire that your
Lordships should take order for the continuance and supply of these
ships there. We also desire that a considerable supply of money and
provisions be sent to the forces under his Excellency's command.
" The sad condition of our friends in durance presseth us to remind
your Lordships of a righteous resolution of sending to the head quarters
such a number of considerable Delinquents as may undergo the same
Avay of entertainment amongst us as our woi'thy friends do find among
the rebels, there being as yet but one come unto us. . . Our friends
are placed in such a house, as lies under the mouth of our chiefest
battery, so that we must either forsake our advantage, or at every shot
endanger the lives of those worthy persons." Signed. Seal. [N.
Vn.,45.]
Votes concerning a Treaty witu the King for Peace.
164S, June 30.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 353.) [N. XV..
88, 89.]
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Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to the Cohmittee at Derby House.
1648, July 2. Leaguer before Colchester. — Coucerning the differences
at Hull between some of the townsmen and the Deputy-Governor,
whom he praises, and the affronts offered to him by Mr. Boatman, the
great incendiary in the town, concerning whom a paper is enclosed, and
desiring that a good quantity of pi'ovisions for the Castle and Block-
houses there might be speedily sent down. Signed. [N. VIL, 46.]
Enclosed :
A Breviate of certain articles against Mr. John Boatmax,
minister to the Low Parish of Kingston-upon-Hull.
Charging him Avith speaking and praying against the Army, Lord
Fairfax, and Colonel Overton. [N. XV., 167.]
[Major- General Lambert] to
[1648], July 2. Brampton. — Since my last dated at Rickaby nothing
considerable has happened. The country near Carlisle being altogether
unable to furnish us longer with provisions it was thought fit to draw
off at a little further distance yet so as to prevent provisions from going
to the enemy. Accordingly on Friday last we drew off both horse and
foot and marched to Brampton and Warwick Bridge and kept strong
guards there and at other passes thereabout. Upon our drawing off the
enemy with about fourscore horse troubled us in the rear and followed
skirmishing about two or three miles. In this retreat Major Robinson,
who brought up our rear and behaved himself very well received a shot
in his face, though not dangerous, at a pass w-e went over, and the
enemy following us to a second pass I appointed Major Haynes with
a commanded party of Colonel Twisleton's regiment to draw up behind
that pass upon the flanks of the pursuers where the ditch was so
straight as a horse might leap it, and ordered him when they came up
to career over and fall upon them, which he accordingly did, and the
enemy immediately faced about with their whole party, and he had the
pursuit of them almost as far as Stanwix. The enemy never stood but
about twelve of them were taken prisoners, two slain, and divers
dangerously wounded. After that we retreated very quietly. In this
pursuit one Captain Sherburne, a Lancashire man and Papist, was taken,
and the rest of them most gentlemen and reformado officers well
mounted.
I received letters out of Northumberland from Sir Arthur Heselrige
signifying that the enemy there increases much and summon in the
country which come in freely, and thereupon sent Colonel Lilburne with
three more troops of his regiment to join with the rest of ours there, and
upon other letters I appointed Colonel Harrison with his own regiment
and four of Lieutenant-General's troops should likewise go to their
assistance, and accordingly he set forward yesterday afternoon. We
this afternoon met with Colonel Ashton concerning the disposing of the
remaining forces, whicli I conceive we shall draw up on the South of
Carlisle. Copi/. [N. XII., 250.]
Examination of Abraham Dowcett.
1648, July 3. — (Printed in Lords' Jonrnah, x. 358, and in Peck,
Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 49.) [N. XV., 90.]
The House of Commons.
1648, July 4. — Vote concerning public debts and engagements.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, v. 623.) [X. XV., 91.]
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Colonel .foriN .Ionics to William Lkntiiall.
1648, June [July] 4. Dcnbi;,'!, Oistlo.— " This lii-t iiia;lit this Castle
of Dt'iibijrh should hnvc boon Ix'trjiycd. The eiicmy that wero to sur-
prise it wcro in number about HO, of whom about aO had fnterfd the
out<M' ward iM'i'on; the alarm was taken, bavin;; ;;aincd a C'or[)oral by
promising him 100/., and likewise two sentinels — who stood on that side
where tliey were to enter — their eonfederates. The Captain of the
Watcdi suspected treachery in the eorpdral by his ne;.decting to relieve
his sentinels in due time, and therefore went himself the round and
made the first discovery. The prisoners we took and the said soldiers
which were in the design have upon their examination discovered the
whole plot, as far as they knew bi-ing a limb of the general design of
the kingdom. The chief contrivers yet discovered unto us are such as
liave perfected their compositions and were permitted to enjoy their
estates as friends .... l^osta-ipf. — I was with the Governor in the
Castle when the alarm was given and was an eye witness of the good
posture and readiness of himself and soldiers although he had ....
at that instant a greater number of prisoners in the Castle than soldiers."
Seal. [N. VII., 10.]
Sir Anthony Weldon and others to William Lentiiall.
1648, July 4. Rochester.— "We are in a daily expectation of new
insurrections boldly threatened by the JVlalignants from several parts of
the county whereunto they encourage themselves from the fresh
remembrance of their own late formidable appearance, the only visible
cheek thereof, the army, being now otherwise engaged, the nakedness of
the well affected party by them disarmed, the delay of exemplary
punishment upon themselves, their great hopes of succour by a foreign
invasion, and the advantages thereto by the revolted ships and castles in
the Downs together with the declared countenance of the Prince. All
which mischiefs we are in this condition altogether unable to withstand
by reason of the late plunderings and spoil of the Parliament's friends
and of the county in general, the dissolution of the whole frame of the
Militia, the imbezilling of the public magazines and moneys, besides the
extraordinary and unproportionable burthen of taxes upon this county-
made use of by the Malignants to exasperate the people against the
Parliament." We have tlierefore raiseil a regiment of horse and one of
foot maintained upon Iree quarter in confidence the house will grant
supplies for their maintenance which we suggest should be by applvino-
the fines or sequestrations of the principal incendiaries in this insurrec-
tion. (Most of the rest of this letter sufiiciently appears from the
resolutions passed thereon. See Commons' Jcnruals, v. 628. "The
mitigation and exemption " there alluded to was proposed to be in favour
of "such persons whose particular cases compared with their former
actings for the Parliament may give just gi'ound to believe that their
compliance in this action was really forced."') Signed. Seal. [N.
VII., 47.]
Sir Thomas Barnakplston and others to William Lentiiall.
1648, July 4. From the Leaguer before Colchester. — " The forces
of our county were so forward to serve; }ou that four regiments of foot
and seven troops of horse were advanced, besides those that kept the
jvasses, and at our coming we found them in their approaches near unto
the town, and they have since Itehaved themselves so gallantly, that after
a hot dispute, where some of iheni lost their lives and many of them
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much IjIoocI, yet in the conclusion they beat the enemy out of their
houses in the suburbs ... so far as the East Bridge, -winch doth much
straiten those within the town by liindering their sallies into Tendring
Hundred. We are this day at their quarters with them, and are careful
to send them in provision and to provide their pay. At their first
rising there appeared in some of them a strange averseness to the service,
))ut afterwardssounexpectedaforwardness, and cheerfulness in all of them,
that makes many wonder at it, and may make us all confident that G"d
still appears for us. They labour under many difficulties, and the pay
they have received we stand engaged for and doubt not of reimburse-
ment at the public charge." . . . (See Commons' Journals, v. 624.)
Sicpied. Seal. [N. VTT., -IS.]
Sir TriosiAs Hoxywood and others to Wilt.tam Lexth.^ll.
1648, July 4. At the Leaguer before Colchester. — "The difliculties
wherewith wee have wrestled in the late engagement,not onely continuiug
but alsoe growing upon us, dayly reports and informacions carving with
them too much probability of further tumults intended, and forces to be
levied for the reliefe of them besieged, giveing us just cause of feare
that wee whoe were soe much overpowred by their first attempt shall no
way be able in our present posture in the least measure to serve the
Commonwealth or protect ourselves, wee are bold to give in our estate
and desires to this honourable House, from which alone — under God —
wee hope for assistance. The sad condicion wherein wee are will uoi;
give us leave to neglect or disbelieve the manifest intencions and knowne
threates of our enemies, both in our owne county, the places adjacent and
others remote, experience having convinced us that straitened power
and small forces in such condicions as that whereunto wee are now
reduced is the readie.'^t and most expedious cour.se for the mine of the
undertakers, wee are enforced to such a further engagement and advance-
ment of the one and the other. Something wee heare is voted in order
ro the payment of the forces wee have already raised, which as wee
receave with acknowledgment of your honourable care therein, soe it
being onely for a month allready fully expired, wee cannot but iuforme
your Honour that it will not reach to a supply of our necessities, without
an addition at least of another month to be levied according to the
continuance of our troubles, but indeed were that whole force of the old
establishment, both traine and auxiliaries in the best posture they
possibly can l>e .settled in, it would be exceedingly short of what our
present necessity calls for. Whilste our enemies were allwayes visible
and at such a distance as wee might observe their motions towards us,
the present power of the country especially considered as in association
was not contem{)tible, but as to this tyme our fcares ariseing for the
future and our actuall troubles for the present from neighbours and
formerly supposed friendcs, manv of the Trained Bands, both otHcers
and ?ol<liois. divers of the auxiliaries horse and foote, being seduced into
the late rebellion, others refuseiiig or neglecting to come or send in to us,
doth amount nere the one moity of the whole force, which the iminent
dauiirr of ir.vasion from abroadc for which our enemies are of late soe
accomodated, nature itself continually jjrompting us to seekc the raising
such a visible strength and the supporting cf it b)- such a directing
power, and meanes of supportance and maintainance as v.hich with the
blessing of God wee may oppo.'^e to the utmost endeavours. Our neigh-
bour county of Kent, as wee humbly conceave, have given us as to the
pointe of a boddy of horse and foote continually in pay and service, a
desirable jtatfcrne. Lrssft then what tliey have done, wee cannot
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apprehend wilbe ii-fiiU in iiny nicjisuro iiiito us." Wo therefore defcire
juithdiity foi- levying such forces, and fur eiiCorein;; an involuntary
contribution fVoui tho estate.s of those who have contributed to laying
the foundation of a second war. Sif/ncd. [N". VII., •Vd.'\
[Major-Genoral Lambkut] to .
[1(54H], .fnly 4. Wethorall, near Warwick Hridge. — I .-ent Colonel
Lilburne with the remainder of his regiment to Northundteriand with
instructions to alarm and disturb the enemy in his levies, till I could
settle affairs here so as to send a more considerable l>!vrty. 1 also gave
him instructions not to attempt anything; upon the enemy, except God
should put sorric clear opportunity into his hands by surprising, beating
some quarters, or the like. According to his directions, hearing the
enemy had summoned in the country near Cockett, in Northumberland,
and had a great quantity of arms coming thither for the arming of
such as should appear, he drew towards them in tho night, intending
thereby to give the country such an alarm that they should not appear
the next day, but coming nearer and finding them in great security,
and having either none or a very slight guard, he fell into their
(juarters. lie took divers gentlemen of very" good quality and account
— according as the enclosed list will mention — , betwixt three and four
hundred private soldiers and at least GOO horses, most of them very
good. The enemy after this blow got together and made some parties
in small bodies, and might probably have acted something upon him
being diverted by his prisoners, and the soldiers upon their prey-
Nevertheless they did not come on any fiirther.
I had upon further advice sent Colonel Harrison with his own regi-
ment and four troops of Lieutenant-General Cromwell's for the relief of
that county, most of which on that good success I hope to rectdl for
defence of these parts from the euemy which I hope will be easy to be
dealt withall, if they do not receive those supplies from Scotland, which
they expect with very great confidence.
I understand from a very good hand, that partly by affections but
chiefly by^force they carry en the new levies in that kingdom, and have
already drawn down to Dumfries, 25 miles from Carlisle, 3,000 horse
and 6,000 foot, with arms, ammunition, victuals and other provisions of
Avar, and this day Lord Calender and Major-General Middelton came
thither, and gave out they intend for England this week. Enclosed:
The said List of prisoners. (Agreeing generally with that printed
in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1177. At the end " We lost not one man,
nor killed any but three or four.") Copy. [N. XIL, 250r/.]
Major-General Lambert to his father-in-law Sir William Ltsteb.
1648, July 4. Wetherall, near Warwick Bridge. — " The number of
our forces are in all 23 troops of horse besides two in Northumberland
and four in Yorkshire, but some very ?mal], having divers commanded
parties forth in other parts of the kingdom, many fallen sick, and
abundance of horses sick and lame, and some run away upon the new
raising of horse into Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, which amount unto
about 2,300 horse and 1,200 foot besides Lancashire, which is about
1,000 foot and 300 horse. From Scotland we hear that the Malignants
by force and power carry on their new levies very fast and have
already in readiness 4,000 horse and 10,000 foot, which lie at Dumfries
being of the new levies and 3,000 foot more which my information
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reports to be of the old army, which I understand not in reo^ard I con-
ceive all their foot was disbanded, and 3,000 more which they expect
out of Ireland the 1st of July all which makes 1G,000. Besides the
horse atbreraentioned they have 2,000 horse of the old army and 1,000
more out of Ireland ; great store of arms ammunition and oatmeal
already brought to Dumfries. Signed. (Seal, a centaur with motto
Nosce Teipsum, the same as that on the Margetts' lett(.'rs in Lord
Braye's collection. See Sixth Appendix' to the Tenth Report of the
Historical MSS. Commission, p. 1G9.) [N. VII., 50.]
The Duke of Buckingham, and the Eakls of Holland and
Peterborodgh to William Lenthall.
1648, July 5. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the letter from the
same to the Earl of Manchester, which is printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 367.) Signed. [N. VIL, 51.]
The Grand Jury of the County of Southampton to Lord Chief
Baron Wild.
1648, July 5. — Petition, complainintj that notwithstanding the recent
Act for easing the free quarter they still suffer heavily, as very many,
pretending to be soldiers, under the proviso in the Act allowing free
quarter for one night only, come successively one company after another.
Copy. [N. XXIL, 119.]
Thomas [Lord] Grey to AVilliam Lenthall.
1648, July 5, Cotesbridge. — " Having intelligence from Colonel
Rossiter that the cavaliers were at Lincoln I sent Colonel Hacker with
about 200 horse being soldiers and countrymen who after following
them three day[s] they took 100 or thereabouts passing over rhe Trent
and I having intelligence that they were marching this way I sent in
for the countrymen that were late listed and securing the pa-sses last
night drew them all to Cotesbridge to the number of 400 or thereabouts,
and sending out parties from thence met with some of them, thev being
totally routed and running away in 30 and 20 in a company. I have
sent parties every way to meet stragglers and am following Lhat way the
greatest part is said to be gone. The particulars you shall have more
at large when the parties are all met and the officers drawn together. .
Postscript. — The fight was at Widmorepoole in Nottinghamshire
upon the confines of Leicestershire." Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 52.]
J[oun] E[usnwoRTH] to William Lenthall.
1648, July 5. — (Corresponding in substance and in many places
verbatim with that printed in llushwortli. iv. 2. 1179. It adils that the
sally was conmianded by Sir George Lisle.) Pastsciipi. — " Had we
but old soldiers instead of these countrymen Colche.»ter had not been
out of your power at this hour, but you shall see God will give it us in
good time " and recommending " honest Mr. Sleigh ot Berwick." . . .
" I have a list of 30 Coronels (Coloiicls), who are in Colchester, and
have all formerly been coronels for the King, and now for the Covenant
— as they say — in right of the King." Only the Po.-tscript and address
in Rushworth's hand. Seal. [N. VIl., 53.]
Colonel Thomas Mttton to William Lenthall.
1648, July 5. Denbigh. — " Being here upon Monday night to meet
Colonel Jones .... had it not been that God in his mercy pre-
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vciitcil the enemies' (le.sijjn wc liad Uclmi all surprised, they havin};
(Mi;^iiL?e(l a corporal, one Sutton, an<l t\v<t private soldiers, Williams and
Ashmont, who stood scntim^ls that \)\rr\\t to betray the Inner ('astle
nnto them. The corporal was to have 100/., tli(^ two ])rivate soldiers
had no eertain sum promised. We were all upon the pit s lirink, tliey
having! effected their d(>si<;n so far as to be possessed of the outer works
of the Inner ('astle, and were <^ot to a ijate which eometh into the Inner
ward which did not reach tlu; i::;roinid liy three-fpiarters of a yard, there
beinji^ a piece of timber put under the gate to prevent any passage that
way, whi(;h nould have been (piickly and without noise removed, the
corporal havin<i^ laid a wooden bar ready for them at the ))lae(! to effect
it, but it pleased (lod that, a sentinel having called divers times unto the
corporal to I'elieve him and the corporal not answering, one Serjeant
Owen being Captain of the Avatch that night . . . speedily went the
round and coming near to the place where Williams stood, first heard a
noise and then espied the enemy got into the tower where the sentinel
stood, and gave the alarm. The Governor being not gone to bed,
having parted Avith Colonel Jones and myself not half an hour before,
got his men presently upon the works v/hich Avhen the enemy was
aware of they made all possible haste to be gone, leaving many of their
arms behind them in the Castle, and two of them fell under a craw-
bridjie where they could not come out till they were appreheniled as
soon as it was day, who have confessed unto us much of the design
and divers of the persons that were there that night . . . Williams fled
away with them, the corporal and Ashmont we have taken, who have
confessed hoAV and by Avhom tliey were engaged. There is nobody that
hath power to proceed against them by Martial Law, and this place
hath more prisoners than syldiers in it, which I humbly desire may be
taken speedily into consideration, it being of so considerable consequence
that all the Parliament's interest in North Wales, excepling the county
of Montgomery, will be lost next, if the enemy shoulil possess himself
thereof, Anglesey being in that posture it is yet in. The chief actors
that we can discover as yet . . are Major Dollbin, Captain DoUbin,
Captain llutter, Captain Parry, Captain Hughey and Captain Charles
Chambers, all of them commanders heretofore for the king, William
Chambers and one Hughes both tradesmen in this town. . . ."
Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 54.]
Sir Arthur Heselrig to William Lenthall.
1648, July G. Newcastle. — " Upon the first notice of the prisoners
that were taken I sent you upp a list as it then came to me and although
they lost Sir Richard Tempest before the rest were broughc to me, yet
I find many gentlemen of qu:ditie and officers not mentioned in that list,
in all full an hundred. Many of the officers and gentlemen are papists,
and I am putt to very great charge and trouble in keepinge so many
prisoners. It is not fitt to my miderstandinge that Collonel Grey and
some of the most active and dangerous amongst them should be
prisoners in their owne countie. I thinke Scarborough Castle or some
other plp.ce might be more proper for them ; and for thoce papists that
have beene in amies I desire to know your pleasure whether vow will
admitt of any exchange for them. Some of the private souldiers I have
taken into service, others that Avere pressed men I have discharged, and
there remaines about one hundred and fifty that I believe Avill never
change their partie so long as they live. They are most of them
troopers tiiat haA'e beene in the same service formerly with the gentle-
iulmi that are prisoners, and it is a very great charge to mainteyne them
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anci whensoever tliey are s(,'tt at libertie it will be an addicion of so
many stout desperate men to the enemies strength. I could heartily
wish that both they and such others as have formerly foughi against
the parliament and have againe taken npp amies were sent to some
forraigne plantacions for they have noe estates and are sodainely
ready in every parte of the kingdome to rise upp in armes. This day
the Scottch forces that are raised hould their randezvous eight miles
IVom Carlile, and it conies to me from very good handes that they
intend to come into England on Satterday. I was tould by one this
day that came yesterday out of Scotland that the Scotts forces were
uppon their march towards their randezvouz, and that he was in their
quarters. And withall he told me that he heard divers ministers
preach both uppon the dayes appoynted for humiliation and other dayes
that the Curse of God would follow them. His wordes also were that
there was not an honest man in Scotland but was against their comeinge
into England. It would be of great advantage to this kingdome and to
your affaires if some forces of the army could speedilie come dovvne."
(The rest of the letter relates to Mr. Cole, a Delinquent.) Signature
torn off. Seal. [N. VII., 55.]
Colonel George Twisleton and Colonel John Carter to
WlLLI.\M LeNTHAI.! .
1648, July 6. Denbigh. — Suggesting in reply to the letter of June 8th^
which thanked them for their services against Sir John Owen, and asked
them to represent a way for remunerating the troops engaged in that
service, that pay should be granted them out of the sequesti'ations of the
estates of Sir John Owen's confederates, and asking for repayment of
about 3,000/. apiece due to themselves. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 5(5.]
The CoMMITTEK FOR LINCOLNSHIRE AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE to
William Lenthall.
[1648, July G. Nottingham.] — Desiring that some of the prisoners
ta1<en in Colonel Rosseter's late victory be tried at the Assizes and the
rest sent over sea, and that the charge of keeping them and providing
for the wounded soldiers be provided out of their estates. (Printed in
Grey, iii. Appeudi.x, No. 16, p. 21.) (See Commoiis'' Journals, v. 629.)
Signed by AVilliam Drewry, Mayor, Gilbert Millington and others.
Seal. [N. VIL, 57.]
Colonel Edward Rosseter to William Lenthall.
1648, July 0. Nottingham. — " It hr.th pleased God to give us a
seasonable victory over the I'oiitefract forces, an increasing, active, and
resolved enemy. . . Tlie timely iidviinoe of Sir Henry Cholmely
with those under his command — stopjiing their retreat by his lying on the
North side 'J'rent — gave us this opportunity of fighting thenL My present
indisposition occasioned hy my wounds received in this sharp engage-
ment will not give me leave to present you with an account thereof in
wriiing. 1 h;i\e therefore sent my Captain- Lieutenant to give you u
fidl narrative of the whole business," (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix,
No. 17, p. 2G.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIL, 58.]
Ordinance.
1648, July 6. — Empowering the Committee of Huntingdonshire to
levy assessments for raising and maintaining a troop of horse. (^En-
dorsed : "Prima lecta 6 Julii 1048, Laid by.") [N. XV., 92.]
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Siu .John JJourciiier and others to William Lkntiiall.
1G48, July 7. York.— Dcsiriug that two of the collectors of the
Ilevemie mi.<;ht bo credited in their accounts with two sums of 59/. and
50/. respectively advanced by them for setting fortli the Yorkshire
forces sent against the eneniv at Pontefract. Signed. Seal. [N.
VIL, 59.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to the Com.mittee at Okkbit House.
1648, July 8. From the Loajruer before Colchester. — Referring to
his former letter concerning tlie differences between Colonel Overton
and the townsmen of Hull, and stating he had since received by Alder-
man Ramsden and others anotiior petition desiring his removal, but
without mentioning any particular charge, nor had the gentlemen any-
thing to say against him as a soldier. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 60.]
The Committee of Estates to the English Commissioners.
1648, July 8. — In reply to their papers of the 17th and 22nd of June.
(Printed in King's Paiiqjhlcts, E. 459, No. 21, p. 58.) Signed
" Arch. Primerose." [N. XX., 42.]
Colonel Adrian Scrope to the Committee at Derby House.
1648, July 10. St. Neots. — " We after a very hard march came "
here, " where we found the enemy, and early in the morning we fell
into their quarters and had suitable success even according and beyond
our expectation. The enemy when we entered the town were drawn
up into three bodies, which my forlorn hope charged and routed before
the rest of my horse entered, but when the rest came up the dispute
was quickly at an end, for then they got out at all the passes and ran
for it, but divers of them fell and some of the chief ones, and we have
taken divers prisoners. . . . The Duke of Bucks escaped with
about three score horse, who is gone — as I understand — towards Lincoln.
I had marched all day Saturday and all night that my horse were
unable to pursue further than Huntingdon, but I hope, if he goes that
way, that he will be met with by Colonel Rosseter's forces. He is not
at all considerable and unable to do anything." (See Co7nmom'
Journals, V. 633.) Seal. Enclosed:
" There were slain one Colonel and some other officers, which I
cannot get knowledge of their names, with 40 soldiers or there-
abouts. Prisoners taken,
The Earl of Holland. Lieutenant-Colonel Goodwin,
Sir Gilbert Gerard, Two Captains,
Colonel Skrimshere, Lieutenant Wheeler,
Major Holland, Quartermaster George Wlieeler,
Mr. Stepkin, Most of the Duke of Bucks' ser-
vants and the Earl of Holland's surgeon, Colonel Dolbere, who
is mortally wounded, with about 100 private soldiers. There
escaped away the Duke of Bucks, with Colonel Legge and
threescore troopers. The Duke was the General. There were
slain of my part two men only, my Captain-Lieutenant wounded
and three more. Since the writing hereof was taken Colonel
Lo<Tge and mortally wounded. I hear also that Sir Kenelm
Digby's son is slain." [X. VII., 61.]
Colonel George T-wisleton to William Lenthall.
1648, July 10. Denbigh. — On Monday night Major Dolbiu and his
party " came to that gate of the Castle where those centreys stood
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between 12 and i of the clock and by the help of two ladders were all
received in by them . . and haveing the command of all the Outer Ward
they came to the Inmost Gates. The Captaine of the Watch, Serjeant
Owens, misseino^ the Corporall and suspecting something in that bee was
absent and had not releeved those two centreys as hee had commanded
immediatly went the round, and towards that tower where hee
suspected danger. The centrey made him stand whilest he called the
curporalls severall tymes before hee would answere and the centrey
beeing one of them in the plott would not let him pass untill the
corporall gave the word Avho heareing the captaine of the watch soe
exceedingly storme, came as if hee had beene with reliefe to an other
centrey, and bidd let him passe, but indeed as hee after himselfe con-
fessed came from the gate where the enemy was, and hee was helpeing
them to breake it open and that hee thought they had done enough to
make all sure before the captayne could give the alarum, much more
before the castle could take it. The captaine passeing presently looked
over the wall, saw the enemy fill within and at the gate called to this
centry to fire. Hee did not, hee then called to armes. I beeing then
up in rny chamber with Collonell Jones came late that night beeing
designed by the bowse for some speciall service touching Anglesey,
tooke the first call, and came directly to the gate where I knew the
greatest danger lay. Against which a gun was placed where I fownd
the enemy. God directed us to doe that and soe astonished the enemy
that they Avere presently put to shift for themselves. The corporall
should have let the enemy through the way wee sent out and releeved
our centreys which was over a draw-bridge that I made of purpose very
strong and secure. The captaine of the watch before by an imediate
hand of providence leadeing him went a litle after the setting of these
treacherous centreys, and findeing the draw - bridge unlockt, onely
haspt on the inside, hee lockt a doore which secured the [)assage to the
draw-bridge by which means the corporall could not come to it to let
them in, whic]i if hee had done as was plotted, wee had then beene all
ii-recoverably lost for they might have come all round the castle in
private wayes and to the prisoners which were in number more then I
had souldiers in the castle, whereof was Sir John Owen and others of
great noate to the number of above one hundred, and let them out
uppon us before wee cold have taken the alarum. Another speciall
peece of providence was that neither the enemy nor the corporall
should thinke of useing there great hammer with which one blow uppon
the padlockes that lockt the bolts the corporall might have made way
for them, and then they might all have rusht in a body. The enemy
left behynd them near fifty armes, swords, bills, fowling peeces and
suchlike weapons. Wee tooke a eleven (sic) prisoners first and last. The
night was darke and rayny and my chardge within in respect of my
prisoners was great, which was the cawse I would not sally untill
T had secured all within. Then I did, but all the birds were fiowcn
except two that wee tooke and by means of them gntt a discovery of
the persons that were both chiefe in and accessary to this 2)lott. I have
the corporall and one of the centreys in hold, and both of them did
confesse all those particulars. I formerly mencioned thoy were to have
an 100/, but had in hand litle, onc^ 10*-., the other 5.s. I had informacion
from Chester that the other centrey that came away with the enemy
is apprehended there. They confesse noe more of my men in the
plott, but I susi)cct many of the guard that was ui)pon the watch that
night and have turned away some of them. Xoe providence nor care
can fence against treachery. I had ing:Mlgc.l aM my souldiers seeing the
desperatnes of the tymes in the inclosed ingadgement, had turned out
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and cliiinj^M'd all — lo tin; iiiiiiil)L'r of aiovc I lircicjscoi'c — lliat Iiad l>f;eiio
cavalccrs, mihI that had wol iiioriill piirioiplcs of" hoiii^sty at least (o
•jiiidc thi'iii. There was not the least diseoiilcrit or sliow of it in any,
but duty readily and exactly performed aeeordin;^ to as strict rules and
<)rd(!rs as I eould pniseribe : yet these ro^^ues woa-c seduced who had
served in these partes above; four yeiires, and never was of tlie enemyes
party." Signed. [N. VII., 62.]
The Same to the Sa.me.
Same date. — Enclosiuo; the last, statin"^ the weakness of the garrison,
and askin<r for reinforecments, and for a sum of money out of
the csti.tei-' ot these who attempted the siir[)rise. Sif/acd. Seat.
Enclosed is a copy of the enfi;a<;emtnt taken l)y the fjarrison and alluded
to in the previous letter. [N, VII., 6."..]
SlK MiCnAKL LlVKSEY tO WiLI.IAM Le.VTIIAL L.
1648, July 10, Kingston. — *' The inclosed coming to my hand-
I thought fit to send it to you, whereby you might perceive it is not a
personal treaty will serve your enemies' turn ; but it is your lives and
your estates they thirst after. . . . Those enemies are very high
and in many places ready to rise. As yet they stop and imprison those
that are your friends, some they have killeil since the flight of the Lord
Holland. If I should be commanded any further service here I will
presently discover and secure them." [N. VII., 64.]
Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall.
1648, July 11. — Announcing the surrender of Pembroke. (Printed
in Carlyle, Letter 62.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII., ijo.'] Probably
Enclosed :
The Articles of Surrender.
Same date. — (The substance in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1190, and in
Phillips, Civil War in Wales, ii. 397.) Copy. [N. XV., 93.]
Sir Thomas Honywood and others to William Lenthall.
1648, July 11. At the Leaguer before Colchester. — Eepeating their
request that '' amongst ourselves upon our own charge with the help of
iheir estates who, we hope, have jnstly lost them by unjust labouring to
possess other men's we may raise such a force," viz. a rcgiiient of foot
and another of horse and dragoons, " as whereby we may reachly serve
the Parliament in any such exigencies as they may be probably x-educed
unto and secure our own country from the like imbroilments, as that
Mhichit now wrestleth withall .... The sad condition of our
wcrthy friends in Colchester . . . doth every day heighten our
compassion, as indeed Ave were most unbovvelled men, if we should not
be afflicted in their suffering, besides such is the policy or rather cruelty
of the enemy that they place them just under the mouth of our only
advantageous battery. A bullet Avithin these few hours notwith-
standing all our care and declining our own advantage passed through
the room where they are all in durance." (See Commons' Journals^
V. 635.) Signed. [N. VII., 66.]
Sir Michael Livesey to [the Committee at Derby House].
1648. Jnly 11. Kingston.. — "I appointed two of my best troops
to be at Deptford and Greenwich this morning by five . . . which
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I am confident was done accordingly. As for the dragoons your Lord-
ships write for, they are in Kent ah-eady. I am now marching up to
the borders of Kent by the advice of the gentlemen of Surrey, leaving
only two troops of horse behind me. Three carriages of ammunition I
have left with the gentlemen of Surrey. ... As for the country-
men's horses to be returned again I am confident there is not any one to
be found in the whole brigade so taken save only the troop at Harborough,
which had order to take such men's horses as were enemies to the State
to supply the loss that troop had sustained in that service." . . Signed.
[N. VII., 67.]
Robert Scawen, Thomas HoDtsEs, Feancis Allein, and William
Leman to "William Lenthall.
1648, July 11. Bury St. Edmunds. — " In observance of the order of
both Houses (see Commons' Journals, v. 019) we came to the head-
quarters on Tuesday last, where we understood the great necessities the
army in general was in for want of pay and for monies for the carrying
on their works and other emergencies, as also the great burthen . . oa
the adjacent parts of Essex and Suffolk by furnishing provisions for the
forces there, which by estimate amounts weekly to as much as would in
money pay a month's pay to these forces." . . We have stopt all moneys
in the Receivers' hands of the adjacent counties and converted it to the
present occasion, but we find very little money in the Treasurers' or
Collectors' hands. We have endeavoured therefore with the Commis-
sioners of Essex at head quarters and with those of Suffolk at Ipswich
and Bury for the speedy collecting and getting in of the arrears of the
nine months' assessment and of three months' of the last six months',
and are now going into Norfolk to do the like. Signed. Seal.
[N. VII., 68.]
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Colonel Nathaniel Rich to William Lenthall.
1648, July 12. Walmer. — " After thi-ee weeks beleaguering of
Walmer Castle and many fruitless attempts both by sea and land . .
to disturb us here and relieve it, it hath pleased God to give it into our
hands, and though we find in it such provision as might have enabled
them within, being about 60 in number — enough to man sufficiently
so compacted a place of strength — to withstand us three weeks longer,
yet ... I thought fit to hasten at present its regaining . . by
giving the besieged the enclosed conditions, the sum of which is their
protection from the soldiers' violence, not intending by any thing therein
contained expressly or implicitly to anticipate your justice or favour.
. If I may presume . . to offer anything I think the Lord
Admiral's presence in the Downs with some ships may be now as safe —
riding under this Castle's protection — as advantageous to discountenance
any foreign influence here and hasten the reducement of the other two,
possessed for the most part by seamen, who I find rather capable of
complying impressions from the successful appearance of your maritiaae
affairs than of the land." (See Commons' Journals, v. 634.) Seal.
E)icloscd :
The Articles of Surrender. [N. VII., 69.]
The House of Commons.
[1648, July 12.] — Answer to the London Petition. (Printed in
Commons' Journals, v. 634.) Draft. [N. XXII., 109.]
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'J'he Eaiil of Warwk^k to William Le.ntiiall.
1618, July 14. Chathiim. — A mossonger from the House came last
night with a warrant to fetch up many of the oiru-crs that were in the late
petition and in.surrcction of Kent. I had examined many of them and
absolved some, the evidence against them failing, l>ut if the House has
anything against them more than the evidence brought Ijcfore nif; they
must submit to further examination. As some of them, whose names
are in the margin, have been of great use to me in fitting out the ships,
and as their going up will be a great hindrance I have ventured to keep
them till I be got out. If you will have them Ix^fore, I will send them
though it will much hinder the service here. Tlie rest come u[) with
your messenger. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 70.]
[Major-General Lambkkt] to William Lenthall.
1648. July 14. Penrith. — "To-day I received a letter from Duke
Hamilton desiring my pass for . . . Mr. George Halliburton . . .
with letters to the " Kmg and the Parliament from the Committee of
the Estates of Scotland, which I accordingly gave, but perceiving he
had other letters between private persons not within his instructions I
ventured "in his sight to take a particular of the superscriptions of those
letters which I have inclosed . . . and with it the letters themselves
sealed up in one packet under his and my seal by this bearer, Lieu-
tenant-Colonel (3sborne The letters, as I perceive Ijy the
superscriptions are many of them written in ciphers, and I believe may
be of concernment. Here is also a cipher with the letters which the
gentleman affirms was for his own use. . . . Since my last we
have continued very still at our quarters at Penrith, little action being
on either side, and the enemy beyond our expectation quiet, though
doubtless their numbers be much more considerable than ours. They
give out that they defer attempts upon us until they receive some forces
— which they do expect — out of Ireland. I do also expect some addi-
tional forces to mine here, Avhich if they come to us, and we remain
safe in the meantime, I hope we shall be in a condition to meet them in
the field." (See Commons'' Jonrnals, v. 640, 643.) Signature torn off".
[N. VII., 71.]
Colonel K[obert] Overton to William Lenthall.
1648, July 15. Hull. — " I have lately seized 388 case of snaphance
pistols and 400 pair of holsters brought down from liondon to Hull in
lloger Eobinson's ship closely packed up in seven oil casks." From
many circumstances it appears that the master and most of his men
were privy to the plot. " They do not produce any bill of lading, only
the master showed me the enclosed bill signed by William Boothe of
Killingham in Lincolnshire, formerly in arms for the King, who con-
fesseth that at the request of a friend he paid 5/. in hand and gave his
note for 51. more to be psiid at Hull, but denies that he knew of these
arms or what the freight was, but saith that he only disbursed " the
money on behalf of his friend wlio cannot now be found or heard of.
The witnesses to the bill are Mr. Readhead and Mr. Harbottle both
formerly in arms against the Parliament. " Readhead, as the Master
relates, should have come to receive these arms at Hull and
thence conveyed tliem to Turnbrigge, where it was intended they should
have been received by the enemy, and . . . there was in Lincolnshire
1,000 horse which Avould hereupon be immediately in armes for the
King ... I have fetched in Mr. Boothe, and shall secure his person
until I receive further directions. . . . Readhead and Harbottle
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being more remote and having no horse under my command I could
not conveniently pursue their quest." I ask au order of indemnity
for the seizure, and that supplies of pay may be ordered for this garrison
now 3,000/. in arrear of what is due upon several warrants charged upon
the assessments of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, as our sohliers are
invited by the present levies from want of livelyhood to betake them-
selves to field employment. I also ask that what may appear to have
been spent on repairs of this place may be paid out of the 500/. in the
hands of the Committee of Sequestrations, and that speedy advance may
be made of the 6,000/. ordered from the Excise. Seal. Ertdosed arc
copies of the bill referred to, and of a declaration by Roger Kobinson
that it was signed by Mr. Boothe and witnessed bv Mr. Readhead and
Mr. Harbottle. [X. VII., 72.]
[John Rushworth] to William Lenthall.
1648, July 15, 12 at night. Leaguer before Colchester. — "In my
last I intimated to you that Avee hoped to gaiue the Gatehous', the
workes about it, and churche, all which the enemy had fortified
very stronglie. And it pleased God this afternooue about 5 of the clocke
to deliver all these places into our hands. The manner was thus : wee
discharged foure peece of cannon altogether wliich nuich amuzed the
enemy in the works and then discharged foure more, and immediatlie
our musquetiers fell on and stormed them (J') in the gatehouse with
ladders, and threw in hand granadoes. The enemy opposed very
stoutlie for a while, and threw downe severall of the ladders, but att
last gave backe. Some held out theire handkercheefes, others fired very
feircely, yet notwithstandinge our men gained the works and parte
of the gatehouse, and throweing in a hand granadoe, where there was
some of the enemy, stood to theire armes. It happened to lighte
amongst their imiggazine, consisting of al)Out four barrells of powder,
and blew upp about forty of theire men. It pleased God that wee had
but one man hurte with that blovre. AU this eveninge our men have
been digginge and puUinge out the dead bodyes of the enemy : findinge
here and there a legg and an arme by itselfe. There were in the
whole nomber as some of the prisoners whoe had quarter confesse,
seaven score, and wee have but about sixty prisoners. Not any could
escape — wee gettinge betweene them and home — soe the rest weie putt
to the sword, and distroyed as aforesaide. I send you he[rew]ith that
you may see how they still persiste in theire venemous disposicion to
shoote such things as may bee sure to ranker and poyson the flesh.
The enemy was soe eni-aged att this losse — haveing totally by this
meanes shutt themselves upp within the walles and not haveing any
parte of the suburbs^that they sett the suburbs round the towne on
fire and all this present there is the saddest spectacle to bee scene that
hath fallen out in this age, there beeing now burneing in a grate plaine
houses above a mile in length, and with that violence as it is a wonder
to belioid it. By this wee can conceive- that tlu-y are desperately bent
and will not only distroy the suburbs but even burne the towne alsoe.
Postscript. — This day my Lord (ilenerall had another pacquett boate,
which came from Holland yesterday, and then tiie re\olted shipps were
there. Hee hath sent an expresse to Yarmouth to advise that towne to
stand to their armes, one Johnson of Yarmouth, an Apostate, beeing
newly come .to the shipps, and whoe gives out hee hath made the towne
sure for the King. If some nieml)ers were sent doune thither it is very
needful, and might bee of great use.'' (A short aljstract of this letter is
in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1191.) Unsigned, but in Rushworth's hand. Seal
torn off. [N. VII., 73.]
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'I'lie EAnr. ov Warwick to [the Committkk at Dekuy IIousk].
1648, July lo. Chathanc. — Concerniiif; the iandinj^j of men from
(he revolted ships in the Downs, and the bad supply of his fleet.
(Piiutcd in Grey, iii. Appendix, Xo. 77, p. 131.) Siyncd. [N.
VII., 71.]
Sir John Bampfyi.d, Sir John NoRxirfOTE and others to
William Lentiiall.
1648, July 15. Exeter. — We have considered how our county may
be put in a posture of defence, but find manifold defects, the chief
being: 1. The ordnance is very defective ; 2. The great want of arms
both for horse and foot ; 3. the distraction the county is in, occasioned
by the diversity of rates unequally laid upon us Ix'yond any other part
of the Idncdoni, of which we give details. The remedies we conc(;ive
to be the speedy passing of the Grand Ordinance for the Militia, that
300 horse arms and 3,000 foot arms be speedily sent to us, that there
may be but one rate for Ireland on foot at the same time, and that the
Army rate being duly paid there may be some reasonable deduction for
Free Quarter, and the deceitful way of Billet removed. Signed. Seal.
[N. VII., 75.]
Robert Clive to William Lentiiall.
1648, July 15. Stytch in Shropshire. — "■ I should spare to trouble you
. . did I not apprehend the danger of losing this county to be far greater
than others conceive it to be. There hath been special care taken to
make all the houses which were thought to be tenable uucapable to harbour
the disaffected party ; yet I much fear that if some speedy care be not
taken for settlement of the Militia in this county, your friends will be
enforced to seek for security in some place else. There have been
orders granted long since by the Committee here for raising 1,200 foot,
but I find they have been very little successful, and those who were the
first that engaged for you altogether unwilling to appear ; this back-
wardness of theirs arising not from any disaffection to you, but from
discontent that those Avho have been least serviceable and that appeared
but lately for you are most countenanced by those in authority here,
and such who first engaged themselves for the Parliament and acted
cordially to the last are very little regarded . . , There have been
very lately with me many godly persons both clergy and others who
acquainted me that within very few days many disaffected persons have
left their habitations and great numbers are enlisted round about this
part of the country for the King's service. AVho the chief actors are
I cannot yet learn, but I shall join my endeavours with theirs to
find them out, if it be possible. There are many gentlemen of quality
who have not prosecuted their compositions at Goldsmiths' Hall, and
speak great words ; if you would send a positive order for the speedy
securing of them all it would much encourage your friends and may
haply in a great measure prevent the enemies' design. There are 120
horse in pay which are lately raised, these . . have neither Captain
. . nor any other officer. This is dissatisfactory to many of the soldiers
themselves, and all the well affected that I have met with, who gave me
assurance, that, if the Parliament would grant a commission to some
faithful and active gentleman of this county to command the horse, in
all cases of necessity they would not only engage themselves but all that
had relation to them for the Parliament's service. We shall the next
week endeavour to put in execution the former orders of the Committee
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for raising foot,, which, if not speedily done, I fear the enemy will take
some encouragement to rise the sooner. Here are many that daily— to
encourage the Malignants — raise false intelligence of the General's
defeats in Essex, and the greatest successes of the enemy in all parts."
« . . Seal. [N. VIL, 77.]
Sir Michael Livesey to William Lexthall.
1648, July 17.— Thanking the House for their order of the 12th
instant. (See Commons^ Journals, v. 633.) '" I and my forces have
had Aery hard max'ches and duties this fortnight, and are extreme
weary, yet hope . . to advance up to Deal and Waliner Castles
before the enemy lands, who lies ready to that purpose as you may
perceive by this enclosed." Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 78.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to AVilliam Lenthall.
1648, July 17. Leaguer before Colchester.— Suggesting on account
of the late design on Denbigh Castle and the importance of the place
the necessity of raising another company of foot of SO men and also a
troop of 60 horse to be under the Governor's command. Signed. Seal.
[N. VII., 79.]
John Rushworth to Sir John Trevor.
1648, July 17. — Concerning the exchange of ^Ir. Ashburnham for
Sir William Masham. (See Commons' Journals, v. 640.) Seal.
[N. VIL, 80.]
The Earl of Warwick to William Lenthall.
1648, July 18. Chatham. — Stating that in pursuance of the order
of June 14th (see Commons' Journals, v. 599) he and the Commis-
sioners of the Navy had investigated and determined the charges
brought against several officers as actors and abettors in the late insur-
rection, that by a later order these officers ond some others had been
sent for by the House, and that though they had waited for some days
they could not obtain a hearing, and desiring on account of their
poverty that, if nothing fresh was proved against them, they might be
remitted to himself, and he would render to every man according to his
demerit. Signed. Seal. [N. VIL, 81.]
Colonel Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
1648, July 10. Dublin. — " Haveing formerly received Inchiquine's
declaration . . . with a letter to mee invitatory to the same course
by him taken, of all which you have bin particularly informed, I did
after on the 28th of June send to his Lordship that letter, the coppy
whereof had bin first sent to you, beeing in returne to that of his
accompanying his sayd declaracion. This I sent by Captaine John
Parsons — a gentleman of api)rooved fidellity to the State, and some
times of some intimaeyc with his Lordship — of whose soe sending,
togeather with the private instruccions given him I have certifytd the
honour[able] the co[mmi]tee of Lords a'.M Commons at Derby House
by my letter of the 28th of June last, the principall ends of all beeing, the
assaying whether the Lord Inchicpiint^ might l)e»' drawen backe to his
obedience to the parlyament, or dealt withall on comlicions for re-
signeiug to the parlyament the places by him lield in that province or
if that might not bee, to sound the depth of his Lord.ship's designes as
much as could bee possible.
On the 18tb present, Captaine Parsons retiirne<l witli his Lordship's
letter to mee — licerc witliall enclosed — wherein may appeare how farr
liee is onfijajjed iu that his nnhappy undcrtakeing destructive — as furr an
in him may bee — to the interests of Kn^rland heere, which 1 doubt not
l)ut the Lord will yet preserve to you, nc^twithstanding all combinacions
whatsoever to the contrary.
Therein is withall found what cxpectacion there is of Orniond's
ariveing heere and to what purposes, which is alsoe intimated in that
declaracion lately published by Owen Roe and his partye, a coppye
whei'cof is herewithall sent you.
By the sayd Captaine Parsons, I further find that Ormond and
Inchiquine are confederate as with the Irish soe with the now ryseing
party in Scotland, and with some Scotts in Ulster, and that there have
letters lately arrived in Monnster sent from Scotland by an expresee,
which have bin comunicated by Inchiquine to the Rebells' Councell at
Kilkenny.
That upon Ormond's arivall, Inchiquine's cessacion is to end iu a
peace concluded with the Irisb who are to yeild upp all to Ormond and
hee to bee by them received on his former pretended commission as
Lord Lieutenant. That it is resolved by the confederates in this
cessacion and association to joyne against mee if not adhereing unto
them after soe many invitations on all handes from them ; which now
— baveing gained that I intended by dallying with them hytherto — I am
resolved to put them to ; purposeing within a few dayes to appeare in
the feild wilh what forces I can make thereby to destroy as much as I
may possible, the rebells' corne now comeing on — this beeing theire
future hope of subsistance — as I have in all this time by partyes of
horse spoyled them of their cattell — more then four thousand cowes
beeing within these two moneths taken from them — which was their
present beeing. More then service of this kinde cannot bee hear
expected, iu the weake condicion I am, and yet is this of very great
consequence duely considered. But 1 trust to bee by you in due
time better enabled for further service to the more speedy ending of
this warr.
To you is committed the management of this warr and God himselfe
will therefore require at and by your hands the accompt of that innocent
blood which hath bin heere inhumanely spilt and the cry of that
destruction, burning, ravishing robbing and spoyleing the English heere
is now shrill in God's eare ibr vengeance against those cruell rebells. In
the justice of which cause I have confidence even with this very incon-
siderable party to appeare — if God will have it soe — against their whole
powers.
This is the time for doeing the worke heere effectually, the divisions
of the enemy every day more and more encreasing.
Postscript. — The necessity of the service and the preserving of your
interests here hath — since the above was written — enforced me to the
securing of those of Ormond's party here whom I conceived dangerous
to us on his arriving, which is daily expected. Some of them I have
now sent hence by Captain Pilgrim to be delivered at Chester, and to be
disposed of as to you shall be thought fitting, the names and qualities
of the prisoners are herewithall sent to you." Signed. Seal. [N.
Aai., 82.] Enclosed:
i. Lord Inchiqdin to Colonel Michael Jokes.
lt)48, July 15. Cork. — " I have received youi's by Captain Parsons
to whom I have communicated the grounds of our proceedings,
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wherewith I hope you will rest so well satisfied, as that you
will with us contribute to establish his Majesty in his just rights,
settle his authority over this kingdom, where probably we may
suddenly restore the Protestant Religion to its former lustre
and the laws to their force, and afford some assistance according
to our oaths and professions towards the restoration of His
Highness and the Parliament of England to their just rights,
privileges and genuine freedom. My Lord of Ormonde is
hourly expected here with great supplies of money arms and
ammunition, and this army like to be paid constantly at a high
rate, whereof I hope yours will make themselves capable to
partake." Signed. [N. VII., 76.]
ii. List of persons secured as prisoners by Colonel Jones.
Sir John Gifford, Sir Maurice Eustace, Colonel Sir Francis
Willouohby and six others to be sent to Chester, seven others
to be prisoners in Dublin Castle, Lord Grandison, Sir Thomas
Lucas, Sir Robert Byron and Major Billingsley to be secured.
(See Carte, Life of Ormonde, ii. 36.) [N. XXL, 67.]
Captain Robert Batten to AVilliaxM Lenthall.
1648, July 19. Holy Island. — " I have been in a besieged condition
near these six weeks. The enemy hath made a garrison of Haggerston
House which is within two miles of this isle, which doth hinder all
things from coming in for the relief of the poor inhabitants as well as
the garrison, and tliey daily threaten to fall in and burn and plunder
the town, go that we are forced thereby to extraordinaiy duty, and have
not moneys nor provisions for the supply and encouragement of my
soldiers, neither have I received any certain intelligence from the South
this month, the Cavaliers being master of all the country hereabouts.
This day the Scots came into Berwick with seven regiments of foot and
some troops of horse. The English Cavaliers are marched forth. My
drum being there saw Colonel Brandling deliver up his command unto
the Scots' Governor. There is great need of a ship or two for my
assistance. The guard of Berwick hath lieu open these six weeks
and many vessels have gone in thither, and at present there are three
riding at anchor before that bar, but what thev are I know not." . . .
Signed. Seal. [X. VII., 83.]
Peter Logan, Mayor, and Peter Marforu to Robert Wallop.
1648, July 19. Winchester. — Concerning the probable danger to
Southampton, if the revolted ships in the Downs carry out their plan of
attacking the Isle of Wight and the places adjacent, especially since the
declaration of the seamen at Portsmouth, and desiring that some speedy
cour.se be taken for the safety of the town. (See Commons' Journalsy
V. 647, 650.) Signed. [X. VII., 84.]
William Tattnell, Abraham Mello and John Daniell to
Colonel William Willoughby.
1648, July 20. Tilbury Fort. — Desiring a supply, as they had
neither victuals or money and no fortilications. Tliough the guns are
very good, there is but small store of annnunition and few men to man
them, many being dismounted for want of carriages, and many other
necessary things belonging to tiiem being wanting. " We have 3S trusty
and stout men, but the place is sickly and for want of fitting lodging
some of them have gotten the ague already. . . Seeing no relief of
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victuals and nioiit^)' corac unto tliem . . . tlioy will bo gone if a sudden
ordtiP be not taken to supply tlieni and ucconniiodatiou be made for
their ludf^in*^ "... A postscript by McUo alone desires repayment of
4/. odd disbursed by him for necessaries for tlie soldiers. (See Commons*
JoitnuUs, V. (J4!J.) Signed. [N. VII., 80.]
Major-Gcneral Lambert to Whxiam Lkntiiall.
1648, July 20. Barnard Castle. — "On F'riday night last presently
after the sending away of Mr. Halliburton from Penrith the enemy with
his whole body marched up to us, and pitched that night within a mile
or two of Penrith, where we quartered ; and taking into consideration
our small numbers compared with theirs, the consequence to these parts
and the Avholc kingdom, if we had been foiled l)y them, and not knowing
the pleasure of the Parliament upon the coming of the Scotch army into
this kingdom, Ave resolved to retreat tOAvards Appleby and further as
occasion should be. On Monday morning they folloAA'cd with their whole
body to Appleby . . and after some skirmish with them about maintain-
ing of the pass against them there, Avhich was gallantly performed by
our foot, the loss of Avhich dispute fell most ou the enemies' part, of
whom Avere slain about 40, divers Avourdcd, some taken prisoners and 50
arms, our loss being Colonel Harrison Avounded upon the first charge
Avith our horse guard. Captain CromAvell'g lieutenant slain, Lieutenant
Sheeres taken prisoner and three or four foot soldiers wounded, we
drcAV off the next morning and came to Kirby Stephen without any
disturbance of the enemy and so we marcheil that night to BoAves, and
from thence next day to Barnard Castle, our horse and men being very
much tired and worn out with continual duty, hard marches, and bad
weather, so that the soldiers are very much disinabled, and doubtless
without some speedy addition of forces, supply of money, recruits of
horse, arms and others necessaries .... the service of the Parliament
is like to suffer very much by endangering the loss of all these Xorthern
parts and permitting the enemy to recruit and grow greater every day,
"which Avith the small number of forces in these parts (!ould not possibly be
prevented." . . (See Commoyis' Journals, v. 646.) Seal. [N. VII.
86.]
Colonel Thomas Bettesavorth to the Committee at Derby
House.
1648, July 21. Portsmouth. — Complaining that Mr. Cobb, the
Receiver General of the County, does not pay the gunners and soldiers
of the garrison, particulars of Avhich Avill be given by the bearer
Captain Joyce, and desiring that they Avill send their commands to the
said Mr. Cobb and to Mr. Faulkenbridge of the Eevenue office. (See
Commons' Journals, v. 647.) Seal. [N. VII., 87.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, Jnly 21. — Report. (The purport of part appears from the
votes thereon printed in Canmons'' Journals, v. 646, the rest is that
the Committee of Militia of Westminster have desired that the fair at
St. James' be put off for this year, lest under colour thereof there be a
meeting of many that may prove dangerous to the Parliament.) [N.
XV,, 94]
Sib Henry Cholmeley to VriLLiAM Lexthall,
1648, July 22. — . . . " Whilst I Avas attending the enemy towards
Nottinghamshire they drew out 200 of their foot from Pomfract and
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possessed themselves of Tliornhill Hall, the late house of Sir William
Saville, where they began to fortify, which being of itself defended
with a moat was soon made strong enough to be maintained till cannon
should be brought against it. Upon Sunday morning last my own
regiment of horse and Colonel Fairfax's regiment of foot march [ed]
up close to the house and presently possessed themselves of some out-
houses which the enemy endeavoured to maintain. The dispute was hot
for about an hour, and in that we had oight or ten men slain and twenty
wounded, the enemy had their share of loss likewise. That night and
the next day we endeavoured to draw away the water from the moat,
and by Tuesday morning it was well nigh dried. I then sent a
trumpet with some articles to them, but they refused them and desired a
treaty, upon which it was at the last concluded that they should march
away, leaving all their arms and ammunition bag and baggage behind
them, only three horses and three; swords being allowed to three of
their officers. After the articles were signed the enemy by accident
fired their powder, which killed five of their men, and blew up part of
the house, which afterwards took fire, and burnt the house down to the
ground. I marched the next day with the two regiments I had there
to Wakefield, where they now lie to keep the enemy in on that side,
and Sir Edward Rhoades' regiment of horse and 500 foot are at
Ferribridge to attend the enemy's motion there. They are about
200 horse and above 1,000 foot in Pomfract and the Xewhall. The
regiments of foot commanded by Colonel Wasteil and Colonel Lassells
are marched up towards Colonel Lambert, together with a troop of my
regiment and another of Sir Edward Rhoades' regiment, and Colonel
Bethell hath orders to march up with his regiment of horse likewise."
Seal. [N. VII., 88.]
The Earl of Warwick to the Committee of Lords and
Commons for the Navy and Customs.
1648, July 22. Aboard the *SV. George in Sea Road. — " I have
received notice of some distempers amongst the seamen at Portsmouth,
particulerly of those in the Gtiar/and and the John. Uppon the
first intimation whereof — being on Tuesday hist — I Aviitt to the rcre-
admirall to discharge by ticketts such of the said two ships' companyes
as were ill affected, aud the rest — which seeme very fewe — to place
aboard the other ships. Nowe I heare — that being ottred — they are
resolved not to stir out of their ships, till they receive their pay. I
have therefore, uppon consultacion tliis day had Avith a councell of warr,
resolved it to bee most convenient that they bee both paid off and
discharged at Portsmouth, and that such of them as the captaincs and
officers shall approve of as well affected, bee invited to enter themselves
aboard some of the other ships. I doe therefore recomend it to your
Lordships, that a speedy provision of money may bee made for their
pay accordingly, their continuing under an expectacion of it — considering
their resolution not to oppose the revolted ships — tending meerly to
contract further charge, though after the receiveiugit, I feare there will)ee
noe absolute security against tlieir actings to the parlyamentes prejudice
nor against the evill infiuences that their example may have upj)on the
other ships. I have signiiied to the Comissioners of the Navy my
recomendin^ of this to your Lordships, that they may attend and put in
execucion Avliat you shall thereup[)on dir(;ct. AVee have alsoe this day
resolved — as an expedient to the quicker manning of the fleetp — to saylo
with the St. George as high as Tilbury Ilojje, and to place the Adven-
ture and Nicodemxts neere my selfe, the Unicorne in the Med way
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betwixt the Hope and Oiavcseii<l, tin- Vdlnush'ipp as liigh as Grpeiihitho,
tho llevlor at Noithflct'te, and tlu; Grci/homul at Purfloete, for
avoiding of some inconveniences Aviiich may oilicrwisc present them-
selves ; the ships, one with another, being not lialfe niannd, the Aclveii-
///;r and iV7co<fe;»«/s excepted." Slffnctl. Seal. [N. \'U., Hy.]
John Colt-in(;\vO()D to Mr. Scott.
It) IS, July 21. — " This last w^eek I heard of a petition . . set on foot
by the reduced soldiery about London . . to the Houses of I'arlia-
ment, wherein they set forth the cause of their first engagement,
Avhich was to reduce the enemies of the Commonwealth that the peace
thereof might be settled : the first lieing accomplished the second is
still neglected, and they also left unsatisfied therein or in point of
arrears, wlierefore they have often petitioned, and in their attendance
thereon many have perished for want ; now th(!ir desires are that the
Kingdom may be settled, and to that end that his Majesty may come
with freedom and safety to London to treat according to the just
desires of the City of London that so religion may be settled, the taxes
taken off" from the people, and general other desires looking that way,
and then they will readily engage with the Houses again . . and so
they go to desire to have their accounts audited and some present
satisfaction . . of their arrears and security for the rest. They
further say that their patience are tired, and therefore cannot defer
longer the want of satisfaction herein, that is to say, to have the King
settled in his just rights with i-eligion and the liberties of the people,
which if not accordingly done they shall be constrained to use all just
means to accomplish." I replied that I misliked the petition as it
mentioned anything besides arrears, had it been limited to them, I and
divers others would have joined. " They made mention to me of some-
thing they intended to add, as the present engagement now began
again, and something concerning the Scots, and this they told me, they
were advised to do by some of their friends in the House, which if
your members be of that mind I fear some desperate design.". . (See
Commons' Journals, v. 6-4G.) [N". VII., 90.]
Colonel E[obert] Overton to Willia:h Lentuall.
1G4S, July 27. Hull. — Informing the House of the revolt of Scar-
borough, of which he hsd sent notice to Lord Fairfax, the Army in the
Xorth, Newcastle, Nottingham, Lincoln, Boston, &c., and desiring that
ships might be sent for the preservation of this town now in great
distress for want of pay and endangered by the jealousies fomented by
the agents of the disaffected party. Seal. Enclosed:
Captain Robert Wittie to Colonel Overton.
1648, July 27. Beverley. — "This morning I came from Scar-
borough, where I find the affairs of that garrison very sad.
Being brought before the Governor on Tuesday night at ray
first coming to town, he was pleased to utter many expressions
of discontent agaiuk the Parliament and General in their more
than ordinary slighting of him. He told me he had received
the day before a letter from the Prince. What the purport
thereof is doth too well appear by his declaring this day for the
King, and his hanging out a red flag over the walls, which I
am informed he had not usually done before. The Prince is ex-
pected daily to land in that harbour. Some officers there told
me we should within a very few davs hear of some men-of-war
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at Humber mouth . . , Postscript. — He hatli expected
Colonel Fairfax to come to him these two or three days,
but he was not come this morning when I took horse." [N.
VII., 91.]
Sir William Strickland to William Lenthall.
1648, July 28. Hull. — " I am right sorry nowe to accompany the rest
of Job's messengers that bringe the newes of the trecherous and unworthy
betraying of Scarborough Castle. I cannot acquaint you with many
perticulers for my house being within twelve miles it Avas conceived in
the countrie that their fir.st action would be my surprisall, and therefore
some well affected persons that gave me notice thereof yesterday late
in the afternoone, perswaded me being sicke and havcing keept my
chamber, imediately to remove and not to adventure the .^lowe pace of
a coacbe with my wife and children, but in that weeke posture to come
to Hull without any delaye, where I arrived att seaven att night. I
heai'e the governour reported yesterday morning that he had received
a letter from the Prince, then in Yarmoth roades. Generall rumours
are this daye that the Prince is there, but that not certainely knowne.
My designe is to adde to the sence of the House the dangerous conse-
quence of this losse. The enimie had nue hold att sea untill nowe,
this will give them all manner of accomodacion, and incorage their
great pai'tie here, to declare themselves and to leave you nothinge, and
being owner.s of the North — as formerly — they will not dispaire of the
South. If some present and vigorous course be used, your interest — by
God's blessing — may yet bee regained. If you looke upon us and direct
us there wilbe seme life remaininge. Let me take the boldnesse to tell
you that playing after games had lost you heretofore, if by miracles
you had not bin preserved. We subsist by hopeing that Colchester is
yours, Avhich if soe, conceive it necessary to looke after Scarborough.
Although with weak health, my poore desires and indeavours have not
bin omitted in getting up your horse forces here, Avhich are nowe in a
convenient readinesse." Sif/ncd. Seal. [N. VII., 92.]
Sir Anthony AVeldon and others to William Lenthall.
1G48, July 28. — Acknowledging the votes of the 8th instant, and
desiring power to be given to such persons as Parliament may appoint
for fining or compounding Avith persons sequestered or sequestrable
within those votes. (The orders made hereon are in CoinmoHn' Joiiriials,
V. 652.) Siffiicd. [N. VII., 94.]
Sir John Bourchier and others to William Lenthall.
164 8, July 28. York. — " To all our former distractions we have this
day the certain and sad report of the revolt of the Governor of Scar-
borough declared in the face of the town by beat of drum. By this we
expect no other than that the design of the enemy is ripe for the landing
of the Prince's forces there or thereabouts, and tlie danger of the Parlia-
ment's forces in the North by being between a body that may be landed
there on the one side and the Scots on the other side, and so the hazard
of these parts at least your wi.sdomswill easily appn-hend. We are now
necessitated to employ the forces this Avay tliat we intended for the
North. And how to keep any of our force together for want of moneys
we are utterly to seek. The care we perceive the Parliament hath
t:iken that way lately we nmst humbly say we cannot see wee are like
to receive any fruit of in any seasonable time. We humbly beg " for a
speedy supply of horsemen and money, that Sir Henry Cholmeley's re-
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qu(>st. for i)OW('r of Miirtial Law injiybo gnmtcd, lliaf ships maybe; sent
down to sccun; the coast of Sc;ail)orougli and IJridiinf^ton, and foi' 2(KJ
barrels of powder with match and bullet proportionable. Signed. Stat.
[N. VII., 95.]
Colonel Henry Herbert to William Lenthall.
1648, July 2S. Borgenoiiny. — " I was sent by the House into Wales
where 1 have served them to my best ability in all faithfulness, having
spent a great part of my lime with Lientonant-General (Cromwell, and
on 'I'uesday (25th) parted from him not far from Gloucester. I am now
returned to Monmouthshire, where suddenly Colonel Horton and the
gentry are to meet to put Wales into the best posture we can for the
service of the Parliament, and trul}' I shall not want work, which I hope
will excuse my attendance " at the call of the House for the 7th of
next month. Seal. [N. VII., 96.]
Sir Henry Cholmley to William Lenthall.
[1648], July 28. — Describing his movements and the barbarous
murder of two honest countrymen by two of his troopers, and desiring
power of Martial Law. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix iS'o. 18, p. 66.)
Seal. [N. VII., 93.]
Sir Thomas Myddelton to William Lenthall.
1648, July 28. Chirke Castle. — Desiring to be excused attending the
call of the House for the 7th of August as " these parts being in some
distempers and Anglesea having declared themselves against the Parlia-
ment " he has remained to defend his own house for fear of treachery,
these parts being very Malignant and the people very apt to rise. Seal.
[N. VIL, 97.]
Thomas Trenchard and others to William Lenthall.
1648, July 29. Dorchester. — Desiring to be excused attending the call
of the House for the 7th of August being engaged in settling the Militia
of the County pursuant to the Ordinance of Parliament. (See Commons'
Journals, v. 656.) Signed. [N. VIL, 98.]
WiLi.iASi DoBSON, Mayor, and others to William Lenthall.
1648, July 29. Hull. — Desiring '• that a competent force of ships
may lay before Scarborough and that two ships may be designed for
Humber to keep the river open and to assist our ships as convoy."
Signed. Seal of the town. [N. VIL, 99.]
The Prince of Wales to the Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of
the City op London.
[1648], July 29. — Enclosing his declaration. Original and Copy,
the first with Sign-7nanual and seal. [N. I., 34; XII., 238.]
Enclosed :
The said Declaration.
Same date. — Original and copy, the first with sign-manttal and
seal. [N. I., 35 ; XII., 239.] (Both are printed in King's
Pamphlets, E. 457, No. 14.)
493
The Same to the Company of Merchant Adventurers.
[1648], July 29.— (Printed in Lords Journals, x. 417.) Sign-
manual. [N. I., 36.]
The Lords to the Commons.
1648, July 30. — Message concerning the Committee appointed to treat
with the King and order made thereon. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
V. 651.) [N. XV,, 95, 96.]
Lord Tnchiquin to the Lord Mayor of London.
1648, August 1. Cork. — "If your Lordship shall please to interfere
in soliciting those in power there, that an order may be conceived for
the establishing of free trade and traffic betwixt that kingdom and this
province with an assurance of safety and freedom to all such of the
English nation, as shall have recourse unto us — not being men of war, —
we shall then provide that none of that kingdom do suffer any prejudice
by us or by our shipping or by any that correspond with us." Signed.
[N. VIL, 100.]
The Earl of Crawford and Lindsat to the Prince of Wales.
[1648, August 1 (?).] — Inviting him in the name of the Committee of
Estates to come to Scotland. (Printed in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1230.)
Copy. Endorsed "R[eceived], 21-31 Augusti 1648." [N. XII.,
241.]
Several drafts of the Resolutions concerning the Treaty with
THE King.
1648, August 2, 3. — (Printed in Commons' Jotirnals, v. 658.) [N.
XV., 98.]
The Company of Merchant Adventurers to the House of
Commons.
1G48, August 3. — Petition. (Identical mutatis mutandis with that
printed in Lords' Journals, x. 417.) Copy. Aiinexed is a copy of the
Prince of Wales' letter printed ubi supra. [N. XXII., 116, 117.]
[Colonel Humphrey Mackwortii] to [William Pierrepont].
[1648, August 3.] — Enclosure describing the late attempted insur-
rection in Shropshire under Lord Byron. (Printed in Lords* Jo^irnals,
X. 424.) [N. XII., 38.]
Colonel Michael Jones to Williasi Lenthall.
1648, August 4. Dublin. — "By a party of 1,650 foot and 750 horse
sent out tlie 28th past with Sir Ileury Tichborne and commanded by
Colonel Moncke, who was to meet them with 100 horse and 200 foot we
have . . . possessed ourselves in the County of ^Nleath of the Castle of
Rafiin, the tAvo strong forts of Nobber and Ardlonau — also Cruse's fort, —
and of Lagan water Castle standing on a considerable pass. There is
also taken tlic strong castle of J>allehoe, our men entering a breach
made with above 40 great shot, and putting to tiie sword all therein
found. Colonel Moneke is called oif from us by some occasions requir-
ing his presence at home, but our party is proceeding in the work for
clearing that country of the enemies' garrisons and ft)r tiiereby settling
our quarters and enlarging them. Tho noise of Preston's advancing
with 4,000 men — he being within 20 miles of our quarters — occiisioned
494
my not mlvniicip;^; with that party now attroiul, that with the rest of thf,
nrmv 1 ini;^lit atfond the rnomies' motions if Itieaking in upon us. Tiio
fiirtiicr pur^iii;^ also of tiie army from iMali^nunts . . rccjiiiied neces-
saiily my presence here for finishing!: tliat work, and for preventing any
evil llicr'.'upon ensuing . . Hut all tilings settled I shall . . . with
the whole army fall into (he enemies' qnaiters and shall then perfect —
what by a party only I am not but leading unto — the destroying the rebels'
corn, as far as I may possil)ly do. Preston is with his army taking in
those places Owen Roe held hereabouts, and is at present besieging the
town of Athy, part of which he hath already taken, and is with four
guns battering the j)nncipal hold in it. Clanrickard and TaiifFe joined
with some horse and foot of Inchicpiin's have taken the Castle of Athlone
by them besieged and held l)y C^aptain Gawley for Owen Roe, who for
500/. and the command of a troop of horse hath surrendered the jilace,
it being delivered into the Lord Dillon of Costello's possession." I
desire reinforcements, and that the money designed may be sent us
with all convenient speed, there not being 100/. in the Treasury.
Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 101.]
The Commissioners of the Customs to the Committee fok the
Navy and Customs.
1648, August 7. — Declining the proposition made to them. (See
Commons' Journals, v. G78, where " their moiety of tlieir arrears"
means " their moiety of the arrears owing bv the East India Company
for Customs.") Signed. [N. YII., 102.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, August 7. — Report recommending that Francis Betlian be
appointed Provost-Marshall for apprehending such as are within 20 miles
of London against the ordinances of Parliament. [N. XV., 99.]
Letter of Captain Haavkeridge and Examinations of Henry
Challoner and others.
1648, August 8 and 10. — (All printed in Lords'" Journals, s. 432-
434.) Copies. [N. XV., 100, 101.]
Sir Michael Livesey to William Lextiiall.
1648, August 10. Sandwich Down from my rendezvous. — "This
morning Captain Batten came to the Prince with his ships ; in them
manv land soldiers. They landed them this morning between .Sandown
Castle and my quarters at Sandwich where my outguard of horse and
foot was in nmnber 120, Avhich beat them, took and killed 20 private
soldiers and one quarter-master with the loss of one foot and one trooper
of mine, who carried the cornet. I believe we shall be in action
every dav, by reason the ships are in such want of provisions
Captain Greene, whom the Prince put so much trust and confidence in
is a recusant, and hath been these live years a pirate at sea, and not
any one hath done more mischief to your service than he hath." Seal.
[N. VII., 103.]
William Ryley, Clerk of the Records, to the House op
Commons.
1648, August 11. — Petition. (Printed in Veok, Desiderata Cttriosa,
■X. 50.) (See Commons' Journals, v. 555.) Signed. On parchment,
N. XXIL, 115.]
495
The House of Lords.
1648, August 15, 16. — Resolutions concerning the treaty with the
King. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 441, 442.) [X. XV", 102.]
Resolutions concerning the Treaty avith the King.
1648, August 17, &c. — (Apparently this paper contains the resolu-
tions as sent down by the House of Lords with the alterations then
made by the House of Commons and finally altered to the form in which
they passed both Houses. They are printed in Commons'' Journals, v.
673, 674 and in Lords' Journals, x. 454. The same p;iper contains the
Instructions to Colonel Hammond, printed in Lords' Journals, x. 454.)
[N. XV., 104.]
The House of Lords to the Prince of Wales.
[1648, August 17.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 444.) Draft
or Copy. [N. XII., 224.]
Colonel William Eyre and Captain .Tohx W^aldrox to Mr. Burr.
1648, August 18. — Declining to come to London alleging that from
the confluence and increase of the Malignant party there ihey feared for
their personal safety. (See Commons' Journals, v. 676.) Signed.
[N. VIL, 104.]
Information of Josepu Jackmax of London.
1648, August 19. — Concerning an assault and robbery committed on
him between Newbury and Kingsclere by troopers belonging to Colonel
Ayres under the command of Colonel Marten. (Printed in Grey, iii..,
Appendix No. 41, p. 67.) (See Commons' Journals, v. 676.) Copy.
[N. XV., 103.]
Informations of William Joxes and Charles Garrard.
[1648, August.] — Concerning the seizure of their horses at Wellford
and Lamborne by Colonel Martin's soldiers under the conduct of Colonel
Ayres. [N. XV., 164, 165.]
Captain Robert Clarke to William Lyxtoll, Speaker of the
House of Commons.
[1648, August] 19. Chester Water. — Describing his capture of
two. small barks betwixt Carrickfergus Bay and the coast of Scotland,
in one of which were Sir David Cunningham and Captain John
Steward, and 36 horses with riders for most of them, but arms for not a
quarter of them, and stating that there is a most extreme want of
money amongst Colonel Monck's men, so that tlioy cannot go into the
field, as 1 heard from ]\lr. Tobias Noi-ris at Carlingford. Colonel
Monck is at Leechnegurnie. We heard this morning by a Welsh
barque that there is five sail of ships in Beaumaris. (See Commons'
Journals, \i. 045, 070.) .Seal. [N. III., HI.]
)ViLLiAM Lexthall to the Committee of Kent.
1648, August 22. — By order of the House approving of tiieir stay of
Lord Andover, and ordering (hem not to sutler any person whatever
to pass to the revolted ships without the order of the House. (See
Commons' Journals,^. 676.) Draft. [N. XII., 240.]
400
Reasons to Ix; ofTeied to tho Lor(l!^ at the Conference.
[1618, Aiinrust 23.] — (l*rint(;d witli a few verbal nltcaation.s in Lords'
Journals, x. 45;} except tlie Instruction to Colonel Iliunmorid, which
is the conclusion of that i)rintefl on the next page. It i.s also printed
in Commons^ Joiir)ta/s, v. GHl.) [X. XV., 97.]
[John Buowne and Hknuv Elsyng] to Colonel Hammond.
[1648, Aiij^upt 25.] — Enclosing his Instructions, (Printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 455 and in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, ix. 50.) Draft.
[X. XV., 105.]
The Parliament to the King.
1648, September 2. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 486.) Draft,
as passed by the Commons. [X. IX., 169.]
Ordinance.
1648, September 2. — Empowering the Committees to treat with the
King. (See Commons'' Journals, vi. 6.) [X. XV., 114.]
Title of the Instructions to the Committees appointed to treat
WITH THE King.
1648, September 2. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 488; Commons'
Journals, v. 697.) [X. XV., 1 10.]
The HorsE of Commons.
1648, September 2. — Votes concerning persons to be sent to the
King. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 484.) [X. XV., 111.]
Instructions to the Committees appointed to treat vtith the
King.
1648, September 2. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 488 ; Commons'
Journals, v. 697. This is the draft sent up to the Lords and returned
with their alterations as ultimately adopted.) [N. XV., 1 12.]
Tlie Earl of "Warwick to all Courts of Guard, Postmasters,
and others it may concern.
1648, September 5. — Warrant desiring them to permit certain French
gentlemen of the Prince de Conde's army to travel from Dover to
London and back, and to supplv them with horses and guides. Signed.
[X. VII., 106.]
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1648, September 8. Xewport. — The beginning is printed in Lords'
Journals, x. 498. It continues thus " They not being persons under
restraint in this Kingdom or in actual war against the Parliament by
sea or land, or in such numbers as may draw any just cause of excep-
tion. In order to which we have dispatched the bearer, our trusty
servant Kichard Parsons, with letters unto the Committee of Parliament
of that our kingdom of Scotland Authorising them to elect a convenient
number of fit persons amongst them not exceeding the number of five
and their servants speedily to attend us here. We do therefore pray
you to give pass to the said Parsons freely to go thither and to return
hither again, and likewise to send by him safe conducts with blanks
for the persons and their servants who shall be chWsen by the Committee
in Scotland to attend us here.
497
For the particular names of the persons to be employed to us we
could not insert them, being altogether ignorant of the state of that
kingdom, and therefore we have referred it to the Committee there to
choose whom they shall think fit." Sign Manual at begmning and
end. [N. I., 20.]
Captain John Arthur, Vice-Admiral of Dorset, to William
Lenthall.
1648, September 9. Weymouth. — Enclosing an Examination and
desiring that course might be taken for the preservation of the Isle of
Scilly. Signed. Seal. Enclosed:
Examination of same date of William Cottox of Weymouth,
Mariner, Being Master of a bark of Weymouth, the Magdalen,
about nine weeks since he was taken when bound from Port-
land to Loudon by an Irish man of war, and carried to Barfleur,
and turned ashore there. He then went to Shirbrook (? Cher-
bourg), and thence to Monville, where on September 1st a shallop
arrived from Scilly with six men on board, one being Lieutenant
to the Governor, who affirmed they were bouud for the Downs
with two letters, one for the Prince of Wales, and one for the
Duke of York, the contents of which they aliirmed were that in
case the Prince should consent to the Articles therein the
Governor of the Isle would deliver it up to him. Copy. [N.
VII., 105.]
The Parll^ment.
1648, September 9. — Order, authorising Doctor Reeve and Doctor
Ducke to go to the King. (See Lords' Journals, x. 494.) [N. XV.,
115.]
Sir Edward Walker to William Lenthall.
1648, September 12. Newport. — Desiring by the King's command
passes for Doctor Harvey or Doctor Wetherborne, his physicians, and
Humphrey Painter, his chirurgeon, to attend him there, and also for
passes for three of his messengers, to be employed as messengers or
doorkeepers. [N. IX., 170.]
The Parliament to the King.
1648, September 13. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 501.) Draft,
«s passed by the Commons. [N. IX., 171.]
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1048, September 15. Newport. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x.
501.) Sign-Manual. [N. I., 22.]
The Committee, Gentry, Ministry, and Inhabitants of the Town and
County of XjEICEsteu to the House of Commons.
1648, September 16. — Petition. (For the stating part see Commons'
Journals, vi. 41), praying " that we may not be left in the dark con-
ceruing those suggcytious and charges, which if true they may in tlie
first place be made good . . . and proceedings accordingly, that we
may not build our peace upon such . . foundatidns, but if otherwise,
that his Majesty may be cleared so fully that we may neitlier fear your
treating with him nor trusting liim in the great and weighty atlairs of
these three kingdoms," and that since God " liath put the main princi-
pal enemies into your hands . . that impaitial and per.sonal justice
may be .speedily administered." Copy. The Speaker's answer (printed
ubi supra) is added at the end. [N. XXII., 118.]
U 61630. I I
498
The Earl of Wauwick to the Earl of Mancuestee.
1648, September 17. From aboard the St. George in the Downs. —
(Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 523.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIL,
107. J
Papers.
1648, September 18, 19. Newport. — (Bein^ the eiolit printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 508, 509.) Cojiies. [N. IX., 172-179.]
Papers.
1648, September 19-25. Newport. — (Being the eight printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 513, 514.) Copks. [N. IX., 180-184, 186, 187,
188.]
The Committee op the Navy.
1648, September 20. — Report advising the release of the ship stayed
at Dartmouth with 1,500 Barbary guns or birding pieces. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 27.) Annexed:
Order of the House referring the matter to the Committee. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 5.)
Order of the Committee referring to the Commissioners of Customs,
with the report of the latter.
License from the Committee of Revenue, dated April 12, 1648, to
export these guns. [N. XV., 116.]
Votes concerning passes to Lord Carnegt and others.
1648, September 21. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 505.) [N.
XV., 117.]
The Commissioners at Newport to William Lenthall.
[1648, September 21.] — (Identical, viutatis mutandis, with that to
the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 508.) Copy. [N. XX., 516.]
The House of Commons.
1648, September 23. — Order appointing a Committee concerning the
Treaty with the King. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 29.) [N.
XX., 51a.]
The House of Commons to the Members employed on the
Treaty.
1648, September 23. — Thanking them for their services, and inform-
ing them that the papers they had sent were under consideration, on
which they would shortly receive their resolutions. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 30.) Draft. [N. IX., 185.]
The King to the Speaker of the House of Peers.
1648, September 25. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 514.) Sign-
Manual. [N. I., 32.]
Examination of William Warden, of Dover.
1648, September 25. — That morning a footman delivered him a letter
from Captain Green enclosing one to the Prince, aud desiring it to be
sent to him to Helford Since, both which letters he left with the Mayor.
[N. XV., 118.]
499
Papers.
1648, September 25, 28, 29. Newport. — (Being the three printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 325, 326.) Copies. [N. IX., 189, 190, 101.]
Ordinance.
1648, September 28. — Attainting George Lord Goring (the Earl of
Norwich). (See Commons' Journals, vi. 37.) [N. XV., 119.]
Colonel James Heane, Governor, to the Committee at Derby
House.
1648, September 30. Weymouth. — Having at last got an addition of
two companies 1 must disband them or see them perish for want of
bread. " How impossible it is to keep these garrisons without them
needs no demonstration. . . . The seas are pestered with Iri.sh men
of war ... no less than 30 in a fleet, the Isle of Portland but
this very week beset by some of them, and had I not had men ready
there must needs have been taken. Had the enemy no possibility of
proceeding a foot further, that Island is so convenient a receptacle for
men of their profession that it will be a miracle if any ship pass
safely either East or Westward." I therefore desire that these men be
con.stantly paid, and 8 or 9 guns sent to Portland. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 45.) [N. VII., 108.]
Paper.
[1648, September 30.] — Stating what is desired for the Garrison of
Weymouth and Melcombe Regis and the Isle of Portland. (See
the previous letter herein referred to.) [N. XV., 168.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners at New'port.
[1648, October 2.] — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 527.) Draft.
[N. IX., 196.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648, October 2. St. Albans. — Asking that the sums already paid
by Sii" John Poulett and his father might free the former from any
other fine. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 109.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to Colonel Alexander Popham.
1648, October 4. St. Albans. — "Sir Hardresse Waller having
occasion in regard of the late revolt of the garrison at Scilly to draw
away those foot of his regiment which have hitherto kept Bridgwater
and Dunster, I desire you on sight hereof to give order for that
company of foot commanded under you by Lieutenant-Colonel Raymond
to march to Bridgwater, and there to continue to secure that town, and
to send a party of foot with officers proportionable to Dunster Castle, for
the securing thereof until further order." Signed. Seal. [N. XV., 122.]
Some of the Knights and Burgesses of Somerset.
[1648, October.]— Paper, desiring that the forces under Colonel
Popham be disbanded as unnecessary. [N. XV., 123.]
And
Particulars presented to the Committee at Derby House.
[1048, October.] — Concerning the said forces and supernumeraries.
(For these see Commons'' Journals, vi. 59.) [N. XV., 121.]
Colonel Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
' 1648, October 4. Dublin. — "I am lately returned from the enemies'
quarters, where I have taken in their two main strengths in these parts,
1 I 2
500
till! strong fort of BullyHonan and the Island of Allan with some other
considcirable pieces, whereby our (quarters ar(3 both eidarged and
secured. My next work is to destroy all helon/^ng to th<! enemy
without us, which until now could iu)t be done, neither is the time yet
fully serving thereunto, most of their corn — by reason of the weather —
not being yet made up, and not till then to be destroyed. In the spoil
to be here necessarily made of corn will be taken from us all means of
subsistence other than what must be thence or elsewhere acquired,
which would be of timely consideration, that thereby no oljstrnction be
to the service, and that the contracts to be made for us may l)e to the
State's best advantage. As for money there hath not been so much
as one penny in the Treasury for one whole month past." . . .
The army is also shoit of men and hordes. Signed. Seal. [N. VII.,
110.]
The Committee at Derby House.
1648, October 9, 12, and 17. — Three reports concerning the dis-
banding of forces in Somerset, Northampton, Kent, Herefordshire,
Gloucestershire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, with papers expressing the
desires of the gentlemen of the various counties thereon, for the general
purport of which see the Resolutions of the House of Commons of
October 23 in Com7nons' Journals, vi. 59. [N. XV., 124-1.30 and
132.]
Lord Wenman, William Pierrepont, Sir Harbottle Grimston,
Sir Henry Vane, Sir John Pott.s, John Gltn, John Crewe,
Samuel Browne, and John Bulkeley to William Lenthall.
1648, October 9. Newport. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the
letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in Lords^
Journals, x. 536.) Signed. [N. IX., 203.] Enclosed :
Copies of the ten papers which are printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 536-541. (The date of the paper concerning the Militia,
printed on page 539, should be the 7th not the 9th.)
[N. IX., 192-195, 197-202.]
The Same to William Lenthall.
1648, October 10. Newport. — Asking for the remainder of the 10,000/.
(See Commons' Journals, vi. 51.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII., ill.]
The Merchant Adventurers to the Committee for the Navt.
[1648, October 10.] — Answer and petition stating that they find
themselves in no capacity to undertake the loan of 20,000/., and praying
that "this ingenious discovery of their weakness and disability may be
accepted to excuse them from this jjresent service." (See Commons^
Journals, vi. 50.) [N. XXII ., 156.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, Sir Henry
Vane, Sir John Potts, John Glynn, John Crewe, John
Bulkeley, and Samuel Browne to William Lenthall.
1648, October 11. Newport, — (Identical, mutatis ynutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 544.) Signed. [N. IX., 205.] E7iclosed :
Copies of the three papers which are printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 544. [N. IX., 204, 206, 207.]
501
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, Sir
Harbottle Grimston, Sir John Potts, Sir Henry Vane,
John Glynn, John Crewe, Samuel Browne, and John Bulke-
ley to William Lenthall.
1648, October 14. Newport. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 547.) Signed. [N. IX., 217.] Enclosed:
Copies of the nine papers which are printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 547-550. [N. IX., 208-216.]
Sir Thomas Parker to William Lenthall.
1648, October 14. — Asking on account of illness to be excused
attending the House next Tuesday. Seal. [N. VII., 112.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, Sir Henry
Vane, Sir John Potts, John Glynn, John Crewe, John
BuLKELEY, and Samuel Browne to William Lenthall.
1648, October 17. Newport. — (Identical, fmttatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 553.) Sigiied. [N. IX., 219.] Enclosed:
Copies of five of the six papers (omitting His Majesty's Pro-
positions) which are printed in Lords' Journals, x. 553, 554.
[N. IX., 218, 220-223.]
The House of Commons.
1648, October 17. — Order referring it to the Committee for Ireland
to consider what more is to be offered to the King concerning Ireland.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 54.) [N. XXT., 78.]
The Committee for Ireland.
1648, October 18. — Order, appointing a Sub -Committee to consider the
reference and the Acts and Ordinances concerning Ireland, with powers
to consult Irish gentlemen thereon (N. XXL, 79.]
Papers.
1648, October 17-21. — (Being the fifteen printed in I^ords' Journals.
X. 560-563.) Copies. [N. IX., 219a, 224-237.]
The House of Commons.
1648, October 19. — liesolution concerning the computation of the 40
days appointed for the Treaty. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 56.)
[N. XV., 130.]
The House of Lords.
1648, October 21. — Votes for restoring the king to his dignity, &c.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 557.) [N. XV., 130.]
The House of Commons.
[1648, October 24.] — Resolutions and orders concerning the disband-
ing of the Lancashire forces. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 61.)
Annexed :
Letter expressing the desire of the County for their disbandment
Draft or Copy. [N. XV., 120.]
502
Le Puince d'Harcourt to tlie House of Commons.
1618, October 27. Elbeuf(?). — Asking a passport for the bearer,
liis servant, to transport into France eight horses, whicli he has ordered
liim to l)uy. Seals. Endorsed: "Not opened till March 21, 1G82-3."
In French. [N. XVIL, 12.]
The House ok Commons.
1648, October 27. — Votes upon the Treaty with the king. (Printed
in Commons^ Journals, vi. 62.) Draft of part, and copr/. [N. IX.,
238.]
The Parliament.
1648, October 28. — Orders, that the Commissioners present the
Shorter Catechism to the King and for a prolongation of the Treaty.
(Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 579.) [N. XV., 134.]
" The Names of the Seven Persons that are to remain in the First
Exception in the Proposition concerning Delinquents."
[1G48, October 28.] — Francis Lord Cottington, George Lord Digby,
Sir Robert Heath, Kt., Sir Francis Doddington Kt., Sir George liad-
cliffe Kt., Sir Richard Greenvile, Sir Charles Dallison Kt. [N. XV.,
135.]
The Parliament to the CoMmssiONERs with the King.
1648, October 28.— (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 569.) Draft.
[N. XII., 247.] Enclosed :
i. The Marquess of Ormonde to Sis Richard Blajie.
1648, October 4. Cork.—
ii. to Colonel Michael Jonbs.
1648, October [? 10, date given as 20, but this must be wrong as it
was enclosed in the next]. Maynooth. —
iii. Colonel Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
1648, October 18, Dublin. — (All three printed in fiords' Jour?ials,
X. 568, 569.) Cojiies. [N. XII., 244, 245, 243.]
The Committee for Ireland.
1648, November 2. — Order, reporting to the House the following
paper in pursuance of the Order of October 17.
The Paper referred to.
1. That an Act be passed for sale of the Rebels' possessions in
the cities and towns of Dublin, Cork, Kinsale, Youghall and Drogheda
according to the intent of the Ordinances of January loth, 1647[-8]
and June 5th, 1648.
2. That an Act be passed for the attainder and forfeiture of the
Rebels, and also of all the hereditaments held by any of them by
intrusion on any of his Majesty's possessions formerly reputed their
inheritance.
3. That it be enacted that the loyal Protestant subjects shall hold
and enjoy all the lands and hereditaments in Connaught, Clare, Limerick,
and Tipperary, whereof they or those from whom they claim received
the rents and profits before the Rebellion for their former estates
therein.
' 4. That it be enacted that after disposition of the 2,500,000 acres
intended for the Adventurers all the residue of the lands forfeited by
503
the Rebels or held by them by intrusion as aforesaid be disposed of for
the further prosecution of the war there, for advancin<; the revenues of
the Crown, &c.
5. That by Act of Parliament the same provisions be made against
Jesuits, priests, friars, Papists and Popish Eecusants in Ireland as are or
shall be in England and .ill the laws made and to be made in England
concerning such persons and their children be made of force in Ireland ;
And that all Papists and Popish Recusants be made incapable of being
magistrates, officers or Commissioners in Ireland, and also of any
practice in the Law, Common or Civil, either in public or private, or to
sit as members in either House of Parliament in Ireland, or to have any
military employment in that Kingdom.
6. That the Act intended for the due observation of the Lord's Day
be made of force in Ireland.
7. That provision be made for the doing of such things during the
intervals of Parliament as in the Act for the Adventurers are provided
to be done by Parliament, and that the Commissioners of the Great
Seal may do such things as in the said Act are to be done by the Lord
Keeper or Lord Chancellor.
8. That there may be remitted to the loyal Protestant subjects of
Ireland all rents &c. due to the Crown from Michaelmas 1641 till the
Rebels be subdued and all subsidies due by virtue of any Act of Par-
liament in Ireland siuca the ninth year of his Majesty's reign except
such as have actually been paid.
9. That the tenures and rents of all lands and hereditaments in the
five escheated counties of Ulster be reduced to what they were in the
beginning of the late Earl of Straiford's government, and yet then the
remaining rents will be above double the rates intended by the Act for
the Adventurers to be laid on lands in Ulster.
10. That the loyal Protestant subjects shall have and enjoy the
lands and hereditaments held of them by the Rebels by lease, which
leases will be now forfeited. [N. XXL, 80.]
The House of Lords.
1648, November 2 Three Votes concerning the Treaty with the
King. (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 574.) Copy. [N. IX., 239.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, Sir Har-
BOTTLE Grimston, Sir Henry Vane, Sir Joiin Potts, John
Glynn, John Crewe, Samuel Broavjse, and John Bulkeley
to William Lenthall.
1648, November 2. Newport. — (Identical mutatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 575.) Signed. [N. IX., 249.] Enclosed:
Copies of the twelve papers which are printed in Lords' Juurnals,
X. 575-578. [N. IX., 240-248 ; XII., 243a, 242, 246, the last
three being those from Ireland.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners at Newport.
1648, November 3. — Concerning the prolongation of the Treaty for
14 days, and supplying them with money. (See Commons' Journals, vi.
68.) Draft, as passed by the Commons. [N. IX., 250.]
504
The Same to the Same.
Samo (late. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 379.) Draft. [N. IX^
251.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648, November 5. St. Albans. — Recommending to the House of
Commons the exiles from Jersey. Signed. Seal. [N. VII., 114.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, Sir Henrt
Vane, Sir John Potts, John Glynn, John Crewe, and
Samuel Browne, to William Lenthall.
1648, November 6. Newport. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 582.) Signed. [N. IX., 259.] Enclosed:
Copies of the seven papers, which are printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 583, 584. [N. IX., 252-258.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont, and John
Crewe, to William Lenthall.
1648, November 11. Newport. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, X. 589.) Signed. [N. IX,, 263.] Enclosed:
Copies of the eleven papers, which are printed in Lords' Journals,
X. 589, 590. [N. IX., 260, 261, 262, 264-271.]
Margaret Rangsborough, widow, to the House of Commons.
[1648, November 13, before.] — Petition, stating that her late hus-
band had expended full 7,000/. in the sei-vice of the State, and desiring
satisfaction out of the estates of Anthony Hamond and Captain
Burgrane. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 100, 104, and Cary, Memorials
of the Civil War, ii. 57.) [N. XXIL, HI.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners at Newport.
1648. November 15. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 591.) Draft.
[N. IX., 272.]
The Parliament to Colonel Hammond.
[1648], November 16. — Touching the King's Parole. (Printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 593.) Draft as sent from the Commons. [N.
XII., 248.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pierrepont and John
Crewe to William Lenthall.
1648, November 18. Newport. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter to the Speaker of the House of Lords, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 597.) Signed. [N. IX., 277.] Enclosed:
Copies of the four papers printed in Lords' Journals, x. 597. [N.
IX., 273-276.]
505
The humble Remonstrance of the Lord General Fairfax and his
General Council of Officers.
1648, November 18. — (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 473. (70 pages
small quarto.) A very short abstract in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1331.) [N.
XXII., 66.J
Colonel Michael Jones to William Lenthall.
1G48, November 18. Dublin. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with
the letter from the same to the Earl of Manchester, which is printed in
Lords' Journals, x. 628. Enclosed is a copy of Major Harman's letter,
also printed in Lords' Journals, x. 629.) Signed. Seal. [N. VII.,
115.]
Examination of Doctor Thomas Grey.
1648, November 21. Newcastle. — That about August 7th he met
Colonel Carr about three miles from Holy Island, who told him he was
going to meet Captain Batten on the sands to treat for delivering it up
to the Earl of Lanerick, and that these had previously several messages
between them for the purpose, and that after the meeting Colonel Carr
was to ride post to Edinburgh to give Lord Lanerick an account of
the business, and that the Colonel actually did so the next day.
And
Examination of Captain Batten.
Same date and place. — Stating that he had refused to give Colonel
Carr a meeting on the sands and that he had written to Colonel Grey at
Berwick only to ask for a pass to Holy Island for Mr. Clavering, who
was skilful in setting bones. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 210.)
[N. XV., 136.]
The Parliament to the Commissioners at Newport.
1648, November 21. — Enclosing their votes concerning Delinquents.
(See Commons' Journals, vi. 82.) Draft as amended by the Commons.
[N. IX., 280.1
The Earls of Northumberland and Middlesex to the Speaker
of the House of Lords.
1648, November 22. Newport. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 603.)
Signed.
And
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holles, William Pikrrepont, and John
Crewe to [William Lenthall].
Same date. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis with the last.) Signed.
[N. IX., 288.]
Enclosed in one or other of them :
Copies of the seven papers printed in Thirds' Journals, x. 603-606.
There are duplicates of all but the fifth and the last, being the
enclosures in both letters. [N. IX., 278, 279, 281-287.]
Lord Wenman, Denzell Holi.es, William Pierrepont, and John
Crewe to William Lenthall.
1648, November 23. Cowes. — (Identical, mutatis mutandis, with the
letter of the same date to the Speaker of the Hou.sc of Lords, which is
printed in Lords' Journals, x. 610.) Signed. [N. IX., 289.]
50G
The I'auijamknt to tlio Commissioneks at Newport.
164H, November 24. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 60G.) Draft.
[N. IX., 301.J
Papers.
1648, November 25-27. Newport. — (Being the eleven printed in
Lords' Journals, X. {i2\, 622, ii\n\ numbered from 11 to 22 omitting
No. 19, whicii is the same ahnost verbatim as the next.) Copies. [N.
IX., 21)0-300.]
Colonel Robert Hammond to Siu Robert Dillington,
P ' 1648, November 27. Carisbrook Castle. — Enclosing instructions.
(Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, x. 28, and in Lords' Journals,
X. 616.) [N. VII., 116.] Enclosed:
The said Instructions.
1648, November 27. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, x. 61G.)
Annexed is a copy of the instructions of August 24. [N. XV.,
108, 109.]
Colonel Hammond to Captain Bowreman, and others.
1648, November 27. — Instructions. Annexed:
1648, August 24. — Instructions for Colonel Robert Hammond.
Copy. (Both printed in Lords' Journals, x. 615, and in Peck,
Desiderata Curiosa, x. 28, and ix. 51.) [N. XV., 106, 107.]
Votes, Resolutions, and Orders of the House of Commons
touching the secluded members with their solemn protesta-
tion and the declaration of the House thereon.
1648, December 6, 7, 13, 14, December 18, 20; 1648[-9], January
4, 11, 29, February 1, 23 ; 1649, June 9, 6; 1648, December 11 and
15. — (All these are copies made to be read to the House on January
5, 1659-60. (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 804.) The first four and
that of June 6 are printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 93 and 94, 94,
96, 97, 225. The remainder were originally entered therein but were
erased by the Orders of February 21 and 22, 1659-60. (vSee Com-
mons' Journals, vii. 846, 848.) The declaration and protestation are
printed in Lords' Journals, x. 631. The substance of the entries of
December 18 and January 11 is in Rushworth, iv. 2. 1365 and 1366,
1390, that of the entries of January 29, February 1 and June 9 in
Whitelocke, Memorials, p. 374. The substance of the remaining three is
as folio Avs : December 20. — Resolved that the former message to the
Greneral be renewed by the same Committee concerning the absent
members. Report by Mr. Scot from the Committee to consider how
the dissent of members to the vote of December 5th is to be entered.
Resolved : That such as were present at the vote stand up and say that
they dissent from it and that the clerk enter their names with their
dissents, and that any members may have liberty to express their
disapproval of the said vote. January 4. — Report by Mr. Serjeant
Thorpe of the answer of the General Council of Officers concerning the
late securing or secluding of certain members. February 23. — Order
that no member . . . that hath not sitten in this House since the
31st of January last shall sit in any Committee till this House take
further order.) [N. XV., 137-139.]
Ordinance.
1648, December 21, — For payment of 3,000/. to Lieutenant-Colonel
Lilburne. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 102.) [N. XV., 140.]
507
Thomas [Lobd] Fairfax to Wllliam Lenthall.
1648, December 28. Queen Street. — Recommending the bearer, Mr.
John Morris, who had suffered much from the enemy during the siege
of Colchester, and desiring that some relief might be given him out of
Delinquents' estates in Essex. Signed. Seal. [N. VIT., 117.]
Examination of George Clavering.
1648, December 29. — That in July last he delivered a letter from
Colonel Gray to Captain Batten, but knew not its contents and took no
message, and that on a Sunday, about August 10th, Colonel Carr .sent him
to Captain Batten to desire him to meet him upon the sands on Monday
instead of Wednesday, the day Captain Batten had appointed, as the
examinant states, and that Captain Batten refused to change the day,
but whether they met or not, the examinant knows not. (See Exami-
nations of November 21.) [N. XV., 141.]
Ordinance.
[1648.] — Concerning the appointment of the sub-collectors of the
20,000/. a month for Ireland to be raised by the Ordinance of the 16th
of February last. Draft or Copy. [N. XXIL, 75.]
John Sictor, a Bohemian exile, to the House of Commons.
[1648, end.] — Petition, stating that it was nearly two years since he had
presented to them 250 copies of his Chronometrce (a specimen of which
is probably among Lord Braye's papers, see Sixth Appendix to the
Tenth Report of the Historical MSS. Commission, p. 159), and other
poems on the events of the Civil War, and entreating a grant to enable
him to return to Prague, which had been — as Avas reported — occupied
by the Swedish army. In Latin. (The capture of Prague alluded to
was in October 1048.) [X. VII., 127.]
Sir William Fenton and other officers from Ireland to the
House of Commons.
[1648 or 1649.] — Petition. Having thanked the House for procur-
ing their release by exchange they ask that some immediate relief
be afforded them out of the rents of Delinquents' Estates in Ireland, and
that their accounts may be audited, and one third of what is found due
to them be paid. (See Comtnons' Journals, vi. 254.) [N. XXL, S3.]
Probably enclosed in the next but one.
Lieutenant-Colonel Phane Beecher to the House of Commons.
[1648 or 1649.] — Petition, stating his services and especially how he
had been twice sent o\ cr to Munster lirst to bring over Sterling and
Marshall, and secondly to exchange Lord Inchiquin's ^ous for the
gentlemen he had imprisoned for their (idcdity to the Parliament, and
that his wife had been lately plundered by Lord Inchiquin's orders, and
praying that his arrears for his services in England may be paid and
secured and that he may be compensated for his charges and losses iu
Ireland. Signed. [N. XXIL, 136.] Enclosed in the next.
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648[-9], January 8. Queen Street. — Recommending the peti-
tioners, who were long imprisoned by Lord Inchiquiu, and also
Lieutenant-Colonel Beecher. Signed. Seal. Enclosed (not the
petitions referred to iu the letter, which arc the last two entries, but
apparently by mistake) :
508
Petition of Sampson Sheffield.
Stating that he had been servant of the late King, who had put him
out of his place bocause he would not adhere to him Hfriiinst the
Parliament, for whom he had siitfered much inclmling a long
imprisonment at Colchester, V)cing one of the Committee for
Essex, and praying that compensation he made him out of the
late King's estate or otherwise. [N. VII., 11 H.]
The Committee of the Revenue.
1648['-9], January 16. — Order that Lord Grey report to the House
the statement of Baron Atkyns and Judge Godbold concerning the
rights of the Lady Katherine Aubigny and others in a farm of the
Aulnage granted to the late Duke of Lenox by James I. Annexed :
i. The said statement.
ii. Order of the House dated July 23, 1647, which is printetl in
Lords' Journals, ix. 351. [N. XV., 145-147.]
The Committee of the Revenue.
1648[-9], January 16. — Order that Lord Grey of Groby report to
the House the allowance of 7,450/. a year paid to the Earl of Northum-
berland for the maintenance of the Duke of Gloucester and the Princess
Elizabeth, and also that of 3,000/. for himself. [N. XV., 143.]
Statement by Major John Mayer.
1648[-9], January 28. — When he took Fenham House, which blocked
up Holy Isle, he sent 22 prisoners to the Island to be secured by
Captain Batten, nine of whom Captain Batten entertained as soldiers
into the Castle. The Scots' army being then routed and Lieu tenant-
General Cromwell on his march northwards a little before Captain
Batten sent his wife to Newcastle for relief, saying, if her husband had
not a speedy supply he might be forced to deliver it up. Whereupon
the Governor sent to Major INIayer to march into Northumberland with
all possible speed, who accordingly marched to the Island, took and
beat off the enemies' guards, and sent into the Island provision for the
garrison for six months. When the Major came into the Island he found
at least 200 sheep pasturing, a great warren full of rabbits and worth at
least KX)/., and the cobles at sea bringing iu great store of fish, besides
that Major Sanderson not above two month? before sent in provision
for at least six months. [N. XV., 87.]
The States- General of the United Provinces to Wtlliam
Lenthall.
164[8-]9, January [19-]29. The Hague. — Commending their am-
bassadors to his good otfices. In French. [N. X., 47.]
The Same to the House of Commons.
Same date and place. — Letter of Credence for their ambassadors. In
French. Seal. [N. X., 48.]
The Same to Thomas [Lord] Fairfax.
Same date and place. — Recommending to him their aml)assadors who
have been charged to see him and communicate to him the subject of
their embassy. In French. Seal. Endorsed by Nalson '' Not opened
till March 21, 1682-3." [N. X., 45.]
509
The Same to Oliver Cromwell.
Same date and place. — (A duplicate of that to Lord Fairfax.) In
French. Seal. [N. X., 49.]
The Ambassadors of the States- General to William Lenthall.
1648-9, January 29 — February 8. — Enclosing their letters of
Credence and desiring an immediate audience. (The translation is
printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, Xos. 1, 2, pp. 2, 3.) (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 124.) In French. Signed. Seal. [N. X., 44.] An
English translation is X. XVIII., 107.
The Ambassadors of the States-General to the House of
Commons.
1648-9, January 30-February 9. — Interceding on behalf of the King.
In French with English translation, the former subscribed " Spoken by
the above Ambassadors in the House of Commons the above date."
Signed " Adrien Pauw," *' Alb. Joachimi." (Both are printed in
Grey, iv. Appendix, Xos. 3, 4, pp. 4, 5.) (The above is the date of the
delivery of the copy of the speech which was made the previous day,
the 29th.) [N. X., 46 ; XVIII., 106.]
The HorsE of Commons.
1648[-9], January 30. — Order concerning the appointment to the
Norfolk Shrievalty. (Piinted in Commons^ Journals, vi. 126.) [N.
XV., 152.]
The Opinion of John Fry touching the Trinity.
1648[-9], February 3. — (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 78,
p. 133.) (See Cominons' Journals, vi. 131.) [N. XV., 153.]
The Committee of the Eevenue.
1648[-9], February 3. — Order that Lord Grey report to the House
the neglect of Mr. Middleton to pay the money due for his lands in
Sussex. [N. XV., 144.]
The House of Commons to the Ambassadors of the States-
General.
[1648-9, February 5.]— Thanking the States-General for their
good desires and assuring them that nothing had been done with regard
to the late king but what was agreeable to justice and the fundamentals
of this nation. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 5, p. 12.) (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 132.) i>rq/if with amendments. [N. XVIII. ,
67.]
William Cann, Mayor, and Eichard Aldwortii to [William
Lenthall].
1648[-9], February 5. Bristol. — Enclosing the informations of a
Cornet and the master of a bark which arrived last night giving new.s
from Ireland. Signed. [N. XXL, 81.] Enclosed:
The Information of ,Iohn Pine of Wej-mouth.
Same da(e. — On Saturday last he came out of Youghal, in com-
pany with the Mary Constant. It was reported that a peace
was proclaimed in SVjiterford on the 27th of January between
the Engli.-h and \v\A\, the heads of whom are Ormonde and
Inchiquiu for the English and Antrim, Taaffe and Preston for
510
tlic Irish. 11(3 hath henird that Inchiquin hath bctweon .3,000
and 4,000 horse, aiul foot. IIo kiiowt'th that the Irisli have;
forty frigates at least and two new ones are on the fitocks at
Wexford that are 100 foot by the keel almost. Prince Maurice
was at Cork the last week, and Sir Pearce Smytli, the Governor
of Youghal, told him that between Prinee Kiipert and Prince
Maurice they had 28 sail of shipping. Captain Penn hath been
in fi"-ht with the Mary Antrim and another frigate, and lost his
mizeumast and boltsprit, but after made the Mary Antrim fly
under Scilly, having killed eleven of her men. The cellars and
storehouses at Waterford are full of Englishmen's goods, and
the Irish there come and trade for them familiarly. The Irish
forces at sea are most Dunkirkers, Fleming and English, and
with them their frigates and men of war are most manned for
commanders and seamen. Tliey have at least 28 sail now at sea.
A ship under the command of Captain Darsy is gone over into
Holland to fetch the Prince over into Ireland.. Those Irish
men of war lie constantly so in the throat of the Channel
between Scilly and the Land's End that no ship can pass tliem
in or out unless in the night or in a dusky dark time. A
Wexford man of -war lately took a ship of 500 tons of corn that
was coming up to this port of Bristol. (See Commons' Journals,
vi. 133.) Signed and Attested. [N. XXI., 82.]
The High Court of Justice.
1648[-9], February 7. — Order desiring papers &c. concerning the
trial of the Earl of Cambridge and others. (Printed in Grey, iii.
Appendix, No. 80, p. 136.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 133.) [N. XV.,
154.]
The Committee concerning the Funeral of the King.
1648[-9], February 8. Report. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, X. 31.) Draft. [N. XV., 156.]
Forms of Oaths to be taken by the Commissioners of the Great
Seal, the Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, the Sheriffs,
and the Justices op the Peace.
1548[_9], February 8 and 15. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi.
135, 142, 143.) [N. XV., 157-160.]
Act.
1648[-9], February 9. — Forbidding the printing of the proceedings
in the High Court of Justice for the trial of the Earl of Cambridge and
others. (Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 81, p .137.) (See Commons'
JoHr?ials, vi. 136.) [N. XV., 155.]
Ralph Jennison, Sheriff, to William Lenthall.
164)3[_9], February 15. Newcastle. — Acknowledging his letter of
January 30th enclosing an Act (namely that against the proclaiming of
King Charles II.), and stating that he had caused it to be proclaimed at
the accustomed places. Seal. [N. VII., 120.]
Proclamation of Charles the Second as King.
1648[-9], February 16. Carrick.— (Printed in Milton's Works,
edited by Symmons, vol. ii., p. 354.) [N. XXI., 87.]
511
The Committee of the Revenue.
1648 [-9], February 16. — Order that Lord Grey report to the House
the statement of Mr. Oliver St. John concerning the rights of the
daughters of Sir Edmund Verney in 400/. a year payable out of the
reserved rent of the Aulnage. Annexed :
i. 1647, September 21. — Order referring the matter to Mr. St.
John,
ii. The Petition of Sir Edmund Verney's daughters,
iii. Mr. St. John's Opinion of February 8, 1647[-8.] [N. XV.,
148-151.]
Report.
1648[-9], February 19. — Of the arrears due to the Prince Elector,
showing a total of 6,500/. being the 2,000/. voted in February 1644—5,
and 4,500/. arrears on his pension of 8,000/. (Printed in Grey, iii.
Appendix, No. 50, p. 77.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 145.) [N.
XV., 161.]
The Council of State.
1648[-9], February 19. — Order for a report to the House concerning
the members thereof that subscribed, and those who did not, with their
reasons for refusing. (Printed in full in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa,
X. 31, and in part in Co7nmons^ Journals, vi. 146.) [N". XV.,
162.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lexthall.
1648 [-9], February 20. Queen Street. — Touching 500/. borrowed
from the Sub-Commissioners of Excise. (The purport sufficiently ap-
pears by the Ordinance made thereon. See Commons^ Journals, vi.
153.) Signed. Seal [N. VII., 121.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648[-9], February 24. Queen Street. — Recommending the enclosed
Petition to the consideration of the House. Signed. Enclosed:
Petition of the Domestic Servants of the late King and his
Children.
Praying for payment of what shall appear to be due to them,
and that provision be made for their future maintenance. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 170.) [N. XVI., 12, II.]
A necessary Presentation of the present Evils and eminent Dangers to
Religion, laws and liberties from the late and present practices of
the Sectarian party in England by the Presbytery of Belfast.
1648[-9], February 25.— (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 555 ;
Milton's Works, edited by Symmons, vol. ii., p. 355, and elsewhere.)
[N. XXL, 86.]
Mr. Saxby's account touching the securing of the Scotch
Commissioners.
[1648-9, February 28.]— On Monday [the 26th] about .S o'clock the
House gave Colonel Harrison the order, who desired Mr. Saxby to
go with him. Tiiey went to their lodging and found they had gone two
or three days ago to another house, and on inquiry there that tlicy had
gone to Gravcsend on their way to Scotland. Mr. Saxby then went to
Gravesend, and finding a Scotch vessel there ordered a Parliament
frigate to attend her motion. Then he went in a boat and informed the
master of the Scotch vessel that there was an order to stay some persons
aboard his ship, but none should receive prejudice. He then took boat
r>i2
and in another boat sent the captain of the foil with eight musketeers
witli (]in;(rti()ii.s not to stir. Goin<; on board ha met Sir Joliii Cheisly
and iruiuirod for Lord Lothian, to whom he showed the onhu', who
havinf; read it said lie was hia servant to wait upon him, but desired to
stay ab(>ard tin; sliip tliat ni^^ht. Mr. Suxby ofVercd tlicm to <;o any-
where on shore in respect of the coldness of the nifxht or to the fort.
Lord Lothian desired a copy of the order, and said they were public
persons, and what was done to them was done to others, to which Mr.
iSaxby said he would not *jive an answer, and then they went on shore,
and he waited on them to their lodging and there secured them. He
came hither yesterday, but the House not sitting he resorted thither
last night and stayed there till 11 o'clock. He moved them if they liked
to take any house in the town it should be prepared for them, which
they kindly accepted. (Then follows the Order for payment of Mr.
Saxby's charges which is printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 152.) [N.
XX., 45.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lkntiiall.
1648[-9], March 2. Queen Street. — Recommending the petition of
the army. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 153.) Signed. Seal. [N.
VIL, 122.]
The High Court of Justice.
1648[-9], March 8 and 9. — Orders desii-ing that the House be
moved to pay the balance of the expenses of the trials of the King and
of the Earl of Cambridge and others and also recommending the Coun-
sel and Clerks and Lieutenant-Colonel Beecher to the favour of
Parliament. (Printed in Gi'ey, iii. Appendix, No. 54, p. 140.) (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 169.) [N. XV., 163.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1648 [-9], March 8. Queen Street. — Interceding for the Earl of
Holland and for Lord Capel. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 159.) In
Eushworth's hand. Signed. Seal. [N. VIL, 123.]
The Marquess of Ormonde to Colonel Michael Joxes.
1648[-9], March 9. Carrick. — Inviting him to join him. Signed.
And
Colonel Michael Jones to the Marquess of Ormonde.
1648[-9], March 14. Dublin.— (Both printed in King's Pamphlets,
E. 529, Number 28.) Copy. [N. VIL, 124, 125.]
The Parliament.
1648 [-9], March 21.— Order on the letter of Lord Fairfax of Feb-
ruary 24th, and the Petition of the Domestic Servants of the late King
and his children. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 170.) [N.
XVL, 13.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall,
1648[-9], March 24. Queen Street.— Supporting the enclosed
petition. Signed. Seal. Enclosed:
The Petition of Edward Hanchett late LTsher of the Court
of Wards and Liveries to the House of Commons.
Stating that he had purchased the office for 4,000/., that the Com-
mittee of Examinations had awarded him 4,300/. on the abolition
of the Court and that he was now utterly destitute and a debtor
in the King's Bench and praying they should order the said
4,300/. to be paid him. [N. VIL, 126.]
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The Earl of Rutland to the House of Commons.
[1649, March 28.]— Petition. (The effect appears from Commons'
Journals, vi. 175.) Cop?/. [N. XXII., 120.]
[William Lenthall] to [Thomas Lord Fairfax].
1649, May 23. — Concerning Free quarter. (The purport sufficiently
appears from Commons' Journals, vi. 214.) Draft. [N. XII., 252.]
General Otten [Roe] O'Neale to Colonel George Monck.
1649, April 25. — Enclosing Propositions for peace.
And
[Colonel George Monck] to [General Owen Roe O'Neale].
[ 1649, May.] — Replying to the last and enclosing counter-proposi-
tions and also proposals for a Cessation. (O'Neale's propositions and
the proposals for a Cessation are printed in Gilbert, ii. 216, and all are
printed in King's f^ainphlets, E. 562, No. 1.) Copies. [N. XII.,
251.]
An Estimate of the Annual Charge issuing out of the Public
Revenue.
[1649, May 9.] — For pensions and fees for offices, amounting in all
to 70,874/. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 60, p. 97.) (See
Commons^ Journals, vi. 205.) [N. XVI., 6.]
The Parliament.
1649, May 11. — Order declaring Thompson and others Rebels.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 207.) [N. XVI., 1.]
The Information of William Alsop, Thomas Rumbelow and Daniel
Merch^vnt.
1649, May 11. — Concerning the death of Dr. Dorislaus. (Printed
in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, xi. 9.) [N. XVIII., 69.]
Colonel Hans Behr to William Lenthall.
1649, May 12. Hamburgh. — Congratulating the Parliament on their
successes and requesting a special order for the payment of his arrears
amounting to the small sum of 11 or 1,200/. In French. Seal. [N.
X., 75.]
The Committee for the Reformation of the Universities of
Oxford and Cambridge.
1649, May 21. — Order reporting resolutions. (The resolutions are
printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 215.) [N. XVI., 2.]
The Parliament.
Same date. — Order to the Attorney-General. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, vi. 113.) [N. XVI., 3.]
Captain William Bray to William Lenthall.
1649, May 22. Windsor Castle. — Requesting him to imparl his
third appeal lo the House. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 168.) [N.
VIII., 1.]
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The HousK of Commons.
1649, May — . — Older to approliond such persons engaged in the lute
rebellion as were at large. Draft (apparently not passed). [N. XXL,
89.]
Two Proclamations.
1649, May — . — The first ordering the appreliension of persons con-
cerned in the late insurrection, the second declaring William Thornpsou
a traitor. Drafts. [N. XVI., 4.]
Act.
1649, June 1. — Appointing a day of Thanksgiving. Draft, with
numerous alterations. [N. XVI., 5.]
Account of the Estates of the several persons named in the Ordinance
of June 5, 1648.
1649, June 2. — Showing that there was at the disposal of ihe trustees
appointed thereby lands valued at 19,495/. per annum besides lands
and tithes valued at \2,4QSl. per annum, and that they had since their
Rppointment received 8,726/. [In fold of N. XXI., 90.]
The Council of State.
1649, June 5. — Order reporting their opinion concerning the solem-
nity tomorrow. (Printed in State I^npers, Domestic, p. 174, paragraphs
20-23.) Annexed is the Draft of an Act empowering the Speaker to
knight certain persona, of which there is an abstract in State Papers,
Domestic, p. 175. [N". XVI., 7.]
The Committee for Ireland.
1649, June 13. — Report concerning Lord Lisle's accounts. (Printed
in Commoiis' Journals, vi. 232.) [N. XVL, 8.]
Colonel Hans Behu to William Lenthall.
1649, June 13. Hamburgh. — Congratulating him on his recovery,
and asking him to use his influence to procure payment of his arrears.
In French. Seal. [N. X., 76.]
Cardinal Mazarin to Willlam Lenthall.
1649, June 26. Amiens. — Stating that some troops levied in Ireland
for the King of France had been taken on their passage and Avere still
detained in England, and asking that they might be allowed to go to
France, and stating that the Sieur de Gaumont v/ho is charged with the
aiFair will give more particular information, if it is desired. In French.
Signed. [N. XVIL, 11.]
The Committee of the Revenue.
1649, July 4. — Order reporting their opinion concerning the late
King's servants. (The material parts are printed in Commons' Journals,
vi. 264.) Copia vera by theii- Secretary. [N. XVL, 14.]
Recommendation.
1649, July 6. — To the House of Commons to pay certain sums to
Sir William Parsons and others. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 254.)
[N. XXL, 90.]
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The Parliament.
1649, July 19. — Order concerning Sir Henry Mildmay. (Printed in
Commons' Journals, vi. 264.) [N. XVI., 9.]
Declaration of the Parliament concerning the maintenance of
Ministers and Church Government.
1649, August 6 and 7. — After a preamble stating that insinuations
have been made that Parliament has laid aside all care for religion,
they declare that it is their real intentions and shall be their constant
endeavours to advance religion in its purity and to promote the sincere
and powerful preaching and spreading of the " Ghospel " through the
Commonwealth of England and Ireland and the dominions thereof, and
they will give due encouragement and protection to all persons who
shall conscientiously serve and worship God in the purity of his ordi-
nances, and shall live peaceably and submissively under the present
Government ; That they will with all convenient speed make new laws,
where need requires, and effectually provide for the due execution of
the laws now in force for the suppression of popery, superstition,
idolatry, prelacy, atheism and all manner of profaneness ; That as they
have reserved for sale — towards the augmentation of small livings and
the advancement of the ministry and learning — all impropriations be-
longing to the late King, Queen, or Prince, to Bishops, Deans, and
Chapters, which are of great yearly value, and many of those belonging to
Delinquents, for which the Parliament have allowed out of the fines of
such Delinquents who have compounded above 100,000/. and a further
great sum out of the fines of others who have not yet compounded,
and also have by Act lately settled 20,000/. per anntim out of the
public Revenue for these purposes, and they are resolved also to reserve
for the same purposes such impropriations as belong to all Papists in
arms and to those Delinquents whose estates are or shall be confiscated
and such other impropriations as shall fall within their power to dispose :
So they declare and promise that, when they shall change the present
maintenance by tithes into some other way, yet they will first take care
that no alteration shall be made therein until a certain and plentiful
livelihood and maintenance — though perhaps to be more ecpjally distri-
buted — be visibly provided and firmly settled for maintaining such
public ministry, (Then follow two clauses, the first concerning payment
of tithes is printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 275, and with these
preceding words '* And therefore until the Parliament shall have
liberty to take the same into considei-ation which within a short time
they are resolved to do," was omitted by order on August 6th, the
second establishing a Presbyterian form of government and public
worship according to the Directory, was omitted by order on August
7th) : Provided that all persons, who — upon conscientious grounds —
cannot join in such puljlic form of worship and Church government
shall have freedom to worslnp and .serve Go<l in such other way as ia
warranted by the Scriptures, such persons walking holily, religiously
and peaceably in their conversations ; Provided also tiiat this privilege
shall not extend to the toleration of the Popish religion, superstition,
idolatry, pirlacy, atheism, or the use of the late st'rvice book, commonly
called the Hook of Common Prayer in any place whatsoever within tliis
Commonwealth. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 275.) Draft with
numerous amendments. [N. XXII,, 58.]
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The Parliament.
[1640, An<just 10.] — Declaration touching th<; Thanksgiving for the
victory in lieliuul appointed for lh(; 21)th instant and narrativo of the
particuhirs toncliing the same. (Printed in Kiiufs Pdinphlcts, K.
1060, No. 55.) [N. XVL, 67, 68.]
The PuocoNSULS and Senate of Hamburgh to the Pauliament.
1649, August 21. — Interceding on Colonel Behr's behalf. In Latin.
Seal embossed. [N. X., 78.]
The Council of State.
[1649, August 23.] — Report of " the state of fact concerning free
trade," &c. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 284.) [N. XVII., 13.]
Colonel Hans Beiir to William Lenthall.
1649, August 24. Hamburgh. — Again requesting payment of his
arrears or at least a half or a third of them on account. In French.
[N. X., 77.]
The Council of State to the Collectors of Prize Goods.
1G49, September 15. — Ordering the discharge of the ship Bommell.
(Following the terms of the order printed in Commons' Journals, vi.
295.) [N. XVL, 15.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1649, October 5. Kensington. — Recommending the enclosed peti-
tion of certain widows and others, who desire to be admitted to share
in the benefit of the Act enabling officers to make discoveries to the
public use and towards their satisfaction. (See Commons' Journals, vi.
303.) Signed. [N. VIIL, 3.]
The Council of State.
1649, November 27. — Order to report concerning decayed ships.
Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 340.) [N. XVL, 19.]
The Committee for Sale of the late King's goods
to the Council of State.
1649 November 28. — Reasons why we cannot conform to their order
in delivering to the Earl of Pembroke the pictures alleged by him to be
his. (Printed in Grev, iv. Appendix, No. 53, p. 89.) Copy. [N.
XVL, 16.]
Declaration of the Marquess of Montrose.
1649, November. — (A somewhat fuller copy than that printed
State Papers Domestic, t^^. Alb-All ; e.g. in par. 1 the former reads
" have hannle.«sly been involved and innocently inveigled, " the latter
" have been innocently inveigled." In the last line but one " Cra-
stiuus' " should be " crastinus.") [N. XVL, 17.]
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Colonel Alexander Popham and Colonel John Hctchinson.
1649, December 3. — Two identical certificates to the effect that at
the surrender of Newark the treatersi for the Parliament had stated to
those on the other side that the compositions for the estates of inheri-
tance of all persons — not excepted by former Ordinances — then in the
garrison should not exceed two years' revenue, and estates for lives or
21 years one year's value, and so proportionably. Sinned. FN.
XVL, 18.]
Sir John Holland, Thomas Smith and Robert Thomson, Com-
missioners of the Navy, to the Trustees bor Sale of the
late King's Lands.
1649, December 21. Navy Office. — Specifying the number of trees
and quantity of timber found fit for the use of the Navy, in the follow-
ing parks and chases viz. Chestnut Park, Old Enfield Park, Enfield
Chase, Nonsuch Great Park, Byfleet Park, Nonsuch Little Park,
Bagshot Park, Richmond Park, and Oatlands Park. The trees mentioned
are all oak, ash, elm or beech, except some pines in Chestnut Park,
and some hornbeams in Enfield Chase. (See Cotnmons^ Journals, vi.
342.) [N. VIII., 4.]
Li3t of Officers serving with the Marquess of Ormonde.
[1649.] — The Earl of Roscommon, Lord Byron, Sir Edmund Verney ,
and others. [N. XXL, 84.]
The Parliament.
1649[-50], January 1. — Mr. Bond's report and the order thereon.
(Printed in Commons'' Jour?ials, vi. 342.) [N. XVL, 20.]
[1649-50, January.] — The Confession of Abraham Granger.
1649[-50], January 19. — The further voluntary Confession of the
Same.
[1649-50, January.] — The Confession of John Bond, servant to
Nicholas Grcenway.
1649[-50], January 18. — The Examinations of John Stephens and
John Granger.
1649 [-50], January 18. — The Examination of Nicholas Greenwav,
1649[-50], January 19. — The Second Examination of the Same.
[1649-50, January.] — The Examination of John Stephens.
1649[-50], January 21. — The Confession of John Cotton.
All concerning the frauds and forgeries committed by Granger,
Grcenway and others. (See Commons' Jounuils, vi. 390.) [N. XVL,
21, 22 ; XV., 142 ; XVL, 28, 29, 146, 2+.]
* Sir Charles Coote to William Lenthall.
1649[-50], January 21. Belfast. — " Since my last note by Colonel
St. George 1 have been in the Laguan beyond Londonderry where I
found my brother Colonel Richard Coote besieging of Castle Doe, the
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only seaport wliicli was in tlio enemy's hands in this province- of Ulster,
wliieli we had snrrendered to us. My Lord Lieutenant having dispersed
the f'orees of the enemy in the West a great part of them an; falling
down into this country to take up their winter (juartcrs — if they may —
which occasioned my return into these parts." The men under my
command are destitute of clothes, shoes and stockings, and hare no
provisions except what they get by quartering on the inhabitants. ' A
great part of them are sick of the purple and other diseases, and some
(lie every day. The l>ord Lieutenant is so lar from us, being in
Munster, that we cannot expect any relief from him. I sent Colonel
Venables to him abotit six weeks ago who took ship from Dublin but
was driven back. If Parliament does not speedily supply us with
necessaries the good success God has granted us will be lost. If
money be sent us we can get provisions from othi-r places with less
charge and delay than if they were sent by long sea. Signed. Seal.
[N. VIII., 2.]
The Council of State.
1649 [-50], January 25 or 26. — Order to report concerning the
Santa Clara. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 359.) (Two
copies, one bearing the first, the other the second, date.) [N. XVI.,
23, 25,]
The Council of State.
1849[-50], January 30. — Order to report concerning agents to
Spain &c. (^Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 353.) [N. XVI., 2G.]
The Committee for Advance of Money.
[1649-50, February 2.] — Eeport concerning the plot against Sir
Jacob Garrett, f Printed in Commons' Journals vi,, 354.) [N. XVI.,
27.]
Examinations of Thomas Sherlock, John Flower, Mary Sandford
and others.
1649[-50], February 7. — Concerning the plot against Sir Jacob
Garrett. Copies. [N. XVI., 30.]
The Committee for Advance of Money.
1649[-50], February 7. — Order reporting concerning Mary Sandford,
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 454), and resolution that she lie
committed to Newgate to be kept in safe custody, till Parliament shall
take further order. Signed. [N. XVI., 31.]
The Council of State.
164n[-50], February 8. — Order reporting concerning the reception
of Ambassadors. (Printed in Coymnons' Journals, vi. 354.) [N.
XVI., 32.]
The Codncil of State.
1649[-50], February 13. — Order reporting concerning daggers and
pocket pistols. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 366.) [N. XVI.,
33.]
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The Committee for relief upon Articles.
1649[-50], February 27. — Report coaceruing Sir Gervase Scrope
who prayed to have his composition reduced according to the Articles of
Newark. [N. XVI., 34.]
The Committee for the Navy.
1649[-50], March 1. — List of merchant ships for the Summer Guard,
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 375), with details as to where some
of them were, and also stating that the captains of .some said that unlo-s
they might have the command of their own ships the owners would not
lay out money on them. [N. XVI., 35,]
Articles for the surrender of Ballysiiannon.
1649[-50j, March 1. — Signed by Colonel John Ilewsou and Donnough
Kelly. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 583.) Original and Copi/y both
nearly illegible. [N. XXI., 85, 91.]
The Committee for Propagating the Gospel in Ireland.
1649[-50], March 8. — Report. (The effect appears from the reso-
lutions thereon, printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 379.) [N. XXI
88.] ''
Admiral Robert Blake to the King of Portugal,
1649[-50], March 10[-20]. From his Flagship.— As .soon my fleet
arrived in Cascaes Bay, hearing that Rupert and his fleet had not yet
sailed I caused the letter from the Parliament to your Majesty to be
immediately placed in your hands. Since your Majesty has been there-
by acquainted with the object of this expedition and also apprised of
their sincere friendship towards you I could not doubt that we shall
find your Majesty favourably disposed to our undertaking, since there
is nothing in our instructions and plans but what relates to the common
advantage of nations, which is disregai'ded, unless pains are taken to
exterminate pirates, that most neiarious tribe, the enemies,of the world.
Since the brothers Rupert and Maurice are an important part of them,
who have now for several years been carrying on piracy with the ships
of the English Commonwealth which were carried off by a treacherous
revolt, and with some others they have captured, to the great damage of
many, but to the greatest of our own countrymen, who cannot but deem
it the work of some special Providence that they have been detained in
your harbour till the arrival of our fleet ? Your Miijesty will, I hope,
attribute it to our sense of duty and just feelings of revenge should any
hostile attempt be made upon them while they are in harbour and it is
impossible to make it otherwise : For that is certainly both allowed by
the law of nations and requisite for our interests, and will be, as I hope,
of no small advantage to your kingdom and peo})le. I therefore trust
that your Majesty will readily grant that we may freely u.se your port
and will interpose no obstacle to so honourable an enterprise should an
opportunity occur. I beg your Majesty to feel certain that we shall
never do anything in the smallest degree inconsistent with the friend-
ship between the two nations or which might give just ground of ofl'ence
to your Majesty. I again earnestly entreat your Majesty to regard us
in this light, and ask you to give a favourable hearing to the lieutenant
of my flagship and to allow him soon to return to his duties. In iMtin.
Copy. [N. XVII., 91.]
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Walter Strickland to iho Councii. oy Statk.
1G19-50, March 10-20. The Ila;.'uc. — "The States of Holland
took into foiisideration the things proposed by the Conuiiis.sioner Sliiicj*
iibout his coming . . to reside at London to transar-t the adairs of
Jlolhind with the Commonwealth . and being willing to ;;ive him
some encouragement to counteibalancc the api)r(!hensions he might
have from the great ones who niiglit endeavour to take him off they
have given him more than they formerly allowed him . . " with
" leave once every year for some short time to come over to order Ids
alVairs here and to take order for sending over himself and his neces-
saries without any charge to him. This was done yesterday, so I
believe he will shortly prepare for his journey and will bring such
credentials as will be necessary in respect of acknowledging the Com-
monwealth. This seerns to be no good augure to the Pretender's now
coming hither, his best friends having omitted no endeavours to have
carried it otherwise. I hope your Honours will allow him all the
advantages of a public Minister . . ., and by giving him such
audience and reception as may in some measure answer the like the
States of Holland give me to the great regret of your enemies, I doubt
not but such use may be made of this as may cut off the hopes of your
greatest and most considerable enemies." (See C'ovivions' Journals,
vi. 384.) Extract. [N. XVIII., 141.]
Articles erf agreement between John Mendez de Vasconcellos on
the part of the King of Portugal and Charles Vane on the
part of Admiral Blake.
1650, March 28. New Style. — 1. The said Admiral Blake shall not
enter the port of Lisbon with his fleet nor pass the Castles of St. Julian
and ^' Capitis Sani'' without special permission in writing from , his
Majesty,
2. If forced by stress of weather, his Majesty allows the .said fleet to
enter and go up to the anchorage known as de Oeiras,
3. In the last case the said Admiral undertakes that he will neither
commit nor allow any act of hostility either by sea or land against the
English ships which are not on his side or their soldiers or sailors
without his Majesty's permission in writing unless in self defence.
4. On the return of fair weather the said Admiral undertakes to
return with his whole fleet outside the Casties of St. Julian and
*' Capitis Sani.^'
5. The said Admiral undertakes that while the fleet on account of
stress of weather is at de Oeiras or nearer or further out to keep his
men on board, foi'bidding them to land except a few to procure neces-
saries.
6. Other matters are reserved for further negotiation.
In Latin. Copy with several mistakes. [N. XVII., 93.]
A Council of "War.
1649[-50], March 23. On board the George in Weyres Bay. —
Whereas the King of Portugal proposes that for a speedy accommo-
dation between him and the Parliament's fleet in reference to Prince
Rupert's fleet and for the removing of all jealousies some person of
quality should be sent on shore to treat with such as he shall send,
appointing Captain Robert Moulton, Vice-Admiral of England, for
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the purpose and empowering him to treat according to the following
instructions : —
You are acquaint the King or his Ministers that this fleet was
and is for the reducing or destroying of the revolted fleet now in this
harbour, and there being no other way to attain that end but by tlie
consent of his Majesty or by force you are insist on tliese particulars : —
1. You are to demand a restitution of all the ships now under Prince
Rupert's command, and if that shall be denied ;
2. You are to propose that liberty may be given unto the fleet here
to seize on them by force of arras wheresoever we shall find
them, and if that also be refused ;
3. You are then to propose that his Majesty will within some short
time give a positive command to both fleets to depart this
harbour at one and the same time, and in case Prince Rupert
and his fleet shall not conform themselves to the order at the
time appointed then his Majesty will be pleased not to afford
his fleet any longer protection, but to give this fleet liberty to
seize on his ships by force of arms as opportunity shall be
offered.
In case the King will not give his assent to any of the fore-
said propositions which you are to insist upon with all instance
and importunity as being just and reasonable ;
4. You are to desire in the name of the Commonwealth — being in
amity and league with this kingdom — the freedom and privilege
of the harbour, and to ride where we shall find most safety for
our ships and conveniency for obtaining the ends which we are
employed about and whereof a most strict account will be required
at our hands, we engaging ourselves upon the grant thereof not
to do any act of hostility upon Rupert's fleet or any of them,
while we are in this port, except they provoke us, or his Majesty
shall give his assent,
o. You are to insist upon the aforesaid instructions to the best
advantage of the Commonwealth the managing whereof we leave
to your discretion in regard to some circumstances of time and
place, provided that you recede not from their tenor and sub-
stance. You are also to give the best assurance to his Majesty
that whatsoever scandalous reports are spread abroad concerning
the design of this fleet there is no other intention of it but the
reducing or destroying of the said revolted fleet and no evil
purpose to his Majesty kingdom or people. Copy, [N. XVII.,
92.]
Anthony Asciiam to William Lenthall.
16.50, April 3. New Style. Puerta Santa JTaria. — " iSTothing new
having hapned since my landing, but my health and recoverie from
a desperate feavour, I have the lesse worthy of your present advertise-
ment. The \% of IMarcIi, I landed in tliis phice, as a necessary passage
to San Lucar, where I iLtendeti my stand, till I should have answer
from the King t(^ your first letter, for my safe and honorable approach
to him, if he please to admitt of it. But the Duke of Medina Celi
governour both of San Lucar and of this towne, before I could cleare
my things, sent his secretary and his coach to welcome me on shoare.
T desire(l to kisse his handes in this my passage to San Lucar — where
lodgeings were prejiared for me — and to acknowledge his civilities to me
in the first place wliich his secretary promised siiould be instantly done.
But first he carryed me to a captaine's house in the towne where I by
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tiip J)nkc's ordtif iiin lo(lf»(;cl till lio hearo first from Court whether the
Kiiij; will !uliiiilt letters from the pnrliainent or noe, etc. The J)iike
upon that f^ronnd desired to Ik; excused from any visitf from me, till
lie knew what order i\w Kin<^ would ^ive about ine, that he conceived
the Ivinj:^ might l)e surprised at tlie newes of my arrival!, ])re8uming he
head received nothing from the parliament of their intents of addressing
themselves to his Majesty in such a publi(pic way. Otherwise liis
Majestic wouhl have sent orders to the sea coastes al)OUt the reception
and security of my person. Wherfore he absolutely declared tliat he
could not yet perraitt me to send any advise or letter of the parliament's,
or any servant of mine to the Court, till his Majesty had first given
answer to that expresse Avhich he was imediatly dispatching to him, and
to which he should have answer in eight dayes. Being under soe strict
a hand, I could not send the gentleman of my owne which I intended ;
hut if by Monday — which is the eighth day — I have not my liberty, I
hope to find some other sure hand for the dispatch and delivery of the
letter which the Duke shall never know of till it be too late for him
to hinder itt." Signed. Seal. [N. XVII., 36.]
Articles for the Surrender of Kilkenny.
1650, March 27.--(Printed in Gilbert, ii. 382.) Copj/. [N. XXL,
93.]
Admiral Egbert Blake to [Charles Vane].
1650, March 29. On board the George. — " I received yours . . last
nif^ht. It is now evident enough that the King intends to do Avhat he
can in favour of Prince Rupert. And I take that message sent you as
a preludium of some farther declaration against us when opportunity
shall serve, for it being known to him that another fleet of English ships is
prepared — as Rupert in his declaration saith — to join with this and there
being no iikelyhood at all in the world of any English men of war to
come into this harbour to his assistance, but of the French daily expected
and rumoured among them what other construction can be made of that
messao-e but that his purpose is to contribute what he can to the increase
of Rupert's strength and to the lessening of ours ? And therefore my
desire " and that of the Council of War is " that you would plainly speak
to the King or to those which shall be sent from him, and to press them
to f^ive a clear and positive and universal answer to our propositions and
to let them know that we should take it far better at his hand that he
did openly declare for Prince Rupert against us than by such indirect
policies to undermine us, and by uncertain and equivocal pretences of
amity to entertain us and to lead us along by the nose any longer with
an opinion of his neutrality, when as we may clearly perceive by that
order given to his forts the contrary is intended." Cop?/. [N. XVII.,
94.]
Charles Vane to [William Lenthall].
1650, April 3. Lisbon. — " Being sent by the Council of State to the
Kin"' of Portugal with such instructions as they were pleased to charge
me with I have held it my duty to give the Parliament an account of
my safe arrival at Lisbon and my reception there by that King, who
upon our advance with the fleet into the River of Lisbon was pleased to
o-ive order for my landing, and accordingly sent a Lieutenant-Geueral with
a coach with six horses to bring me to town where I have been these
seven or eight days, and Friday last had my audience from the King,
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who, after general acknowledgements of the Parliament's kindness and
expressions of his desire to maintain friendship with the state of
England, for those other heads in my charge which I had represented
unto him, he was pleased to refer me to his secretary to give them in
writing. Their carriage hitherto is pretty fair, and they seem to grow
weary of Prince Rupert's fleet. I have informed the Council of State
of all particulars, and therefore shall trouble you no further, but to my
power shall endeavour in these transactions to manifest my cordial
affection to the Commonwealth of England and to yourself." (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 396.) [N. XVII., 119.]
William Basil, Attorney-General of Ireland, to William Lenthall.
1650, April 4. Dublin. — (This letter is given in substance, and in
parts verbatim in Whitelocke, Memorials, pp. 449, 450. The name of
the officer killed at Kilkenny is Higbie not lligly, and the passage about
the Earl of Castlehaven, which is shortened in Whitelocke, is as
follows : — " the Earl of Castlehaven who about 12 days since came to
Tecroghan, some say with seven score horse, and that Farralde is to
join with him with his northern forces which have quartered the winter
in the counties of Longford and Cavan ; but hope the differences
between them . . will hinder their conjunction, and in case
they should join or that Farralde should move Southward — beside
the party attending Castlehaven — Sir Charles Coote will be in his
rear who already is or speedily will be in the field." It was the
Northern Irish who had chosen the Earl of Antrim as their general.
[N. VTIL, 5.]
Thomas Pakkes and others to the Commissioners of the Great
Seal.
lOoO, April 6. Hull. — Enclosing the names of those who had
subscribed the Engagement there, and also those of those who had
refused. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 6.]
Captain Owen Cox to Colonel Popham, one of the Generals at Sea.
1650, April 7. From aboard the Recovery, now before Humber. — •
Concerning the capture of some of the fishermen by Montrose's soldiers
in Orkney, and his forces and designs. (Printed in Grey, iv. A[)pendix,
No. 13, p. 30.) [N. VIII., 7.]
Thomas Felstead and William Barton to Colonel Barkstead.
1650, April 11. Yarmouth. — Concerning Montrose and the capture
of the fishermen mentioneel in the last, who were discharged by
him. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 14. p. 32.) Signed. [N.
VIII., 8.]
The Estates of Holland and West Fkiezeland to the Parliament.
1650, [April 25-] May 5. The Hague. — Letter of credence to their
Commissioner Gerard Schacp. (See Commons' Jourmds, vi. 422.)
In Dutch with English translation. Seal embossed. [N. X., 50.]
Georgb Badon, Mayor, and others to William Lenthall.
1650, April 26. Bridgewater. — (The effect appears from Commons'
Journals, vi. 407.) Signed. ScaL [N. VIII., 9.]
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Tho EsTATKS OF HOLLANn AND Wk.ST FhIEZKLAND to WlI.MAM
Lkntuat.l.
1(550, May [13-J23. The Hague. — Recominencling to him their
Commissioner Gerard Schaep. In Dutch. Seal embossed. [N. X.,
51.]
Richard Hutchinson and William Gbeenhill, treasurers for sick
and maimed soldiers, to William Lknthall.
1650, May 13. — Beseeching that either money miglit be appointed to
satisfy the post or that others be appointed in their stead. " Some
threaten us that if they be hanged at our doors or shot to death, they
will try whether we be pistol-proof or no." 10,000/. more will pay
all that ai-e listed. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 413.) Signed. Seal.
[N. VIII., 10.]
William Atwood, treasurer of the Society of Merchant Adteuturer.s
of England at Hamburgh, to the Parliament.
1650, JNIay 28. — Acknowledging their care for the welfare of the
society by passing the ordinance confirming all their ancient charters
and privileges, praising tbe services of the Resident, and be.seeching
them to admit the Society's petition which has been long before them for
passing a bill formerly promised for the final confirmation of their ancient
charters and privileges, especially since the Senate has hinted on com-
plaint of breach of Privileges that the charters were granted by the late
kings of England, implying thereby the necessity of having them co?;-
firmed by Act of Parliament. [N. XVIII., 148.]
William Lenthall to the Commissioners for Collecting 90,000/.
per mensem.
1650, June 5 [4th according to ihe Journals^. — (The purport surc-
ciently appears from Commons' Journals, vi. 418.) Draft. [X. XII.,
253.]
Colonel William Ryves to [Oliver Cromwell], Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland.
1650, June 9, Cork. — Have sent to Nelson his commission as Lieu-
lenant-Colonel of my regiment, who beyond my expectation giatefuUy
accepts the same.
I desire your Excellency to hasten over Captain Xicholls with
his company or else to send me conditions with commission for
my Captain-Lieutenant John Payne to fetch me a new Company
in his stead. " My Lord Deputy hearing an alarm of the enemy'*
being together in Connaught ready to advance hath sent for my Lord of
Broghiirto draw back out of Kerry, who . . was likely to finish hiss
work there bv tli's day. Ormonde and luchiquin Avere on Thursday
night last with about 4,000 men at Ennis ... as intending to advance
into Muuster as is thought. By which appears their French voyage is
not yet intended, unless Montrose's defeat hasten it. My Lord Deputy
is about Catherlough, Duncannon, and Waterford with the army at
present, from whence there is no news only that all is well . . and in a
prosperous way. The Tory party in the West since the hanging of the
titulary Bishop of Ross hath lost their courage and by the Lord of
Broghill's marcli is dissolved." [N. VIIL, 11.]
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Lieutenant- Colonel Joiix Nelsonn to [Oliteb Cromwell] Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland.
1G50, June 9. Cork. — "^NlyLord of Bio[g]hill according to your
Excellency's commands after the surrender of Kilraallock — which place
my Lord Deputy committed to my care — advanced to Kill)orIane Castle
which I was before with 200 men and upon articles to surrender which
was concluded upon his Lordship's appearing. The next day he
advanced for Kerry and the Lord of Hosts hath been with him as your
Excellency may perceive by the enclosed. My Lord Deputy being now
before Carlow hath thought it couveighnient to recall my Lord of
Bro[g]hill that there may be a conjunction of his party and the array,
only leaving 6 companies of foot and a troop of horse with me in Kil-
mallock and 5 troops of horse and 3 of dragoons with Colonel Ingoldsby
in the County of Litnerick. The enemy are endeavouring to embody
and Ormonde and Inchiquin were this week and [at] Limerick and very
active endeavouring to garrison that place which as yet is not effected.
The sickness which 30 men in a night died of before I came to Kilmal-
lock the Lord hath so mercifully appeased for us that there hath not
died 10 this 10 days, which manifesteth Him to be a wonderworking
God in garrison and field. We may stand still and see everywhere the
salvation of God. My Lord, it shall ever be my earnest desires at the
throne of Grace that as you are honoured you may be humbled and
every way fitted to be the Lord's instrument to the end for His own glory,
that His love may be shed abroad in your heart making you all glorious
within."
Enclosed :
Lord Beoghill to Lieutenant-Colonel Nelsonn.
[1650], June 4. On our march to Castlemaine. — " We had by the
blessing of the Lord brought our afiiiirs in this county to very
hopeful progress and had, I make no doubt, to a good issue, if
you know what had not been sent to me. We have almost
all the towns and castles in this County and every day a
Barony comes in. We have taken two ships, one of my liord
Inchiquin's laden with iron which some resolute troopers swam
after with their swords in their mouths and hands when she was
under sail, and took her." Seal. [N. VIIL, 12.]
The Council of State.
1650, June 10. — Order reporting to the Parliament concerning addi-
tional forces raised. (Abstracted in State Papers, Dotnestic, p. 197.)
[N. XVL. 40.]
The Council of State.
1G50, June 12.- — Order reporting to the Parliament concerning the
Northern Expedition. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 424.) [N.
XVL, 41.]
Gekard Schaep, Commissioner of the Estates of Holland and West
Friezelaud, to the Parliament.
1650, June 14. — In French with Enr/lish translation. (The last
printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 133, where it is misdated January )
[N. XVlll., 108.]
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The Council of Statk.
1(>50, June 17. — Order reporting the draft answer to Mynheer
Schncp. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 424.) [N. XVIIL, 70.]
William Lenthall to Gerard Schakp.
1650, June 18. — Reply in the name of the Parliament. (Printed in
Thurloe, State Papers, i. 133, and in Commons' Journals, vi. 42.').)
[N. XVIII., 109.]
Robert Castell and others to William Lenthall.
1650, June 21. Cambridge. — Enclosing a return of the rents re-
served and payable to the Colleges and other places exempted from
the monthly assessment within that county according to the Speaker's
letters of April 1,1650. (See Comtnons' Journals, vi.S90.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VIII., 13.]
Lord Burghley, president of the Parliament of Scotland, to Thomas
Lord Fairfax or other the Commander-in-Chief of the English
forces.
1650, June 22. Edinburgh. — "The Estates of Parliament of this
kingdom having intelligence of the marching of your forces towards
their borders and being certainly informed that the English ships have
searched diverse and seized upon some of the ships with the persons and
goods therein belonging to this kingdom, and considering the large
Treaty, which reqn ire th a previous remonstrating of wrongs and seek-
ing redress and giving of three months' warning before denouncing of
war, which is also agreeable to the Law of God and practice of nations
and conducible to prevent many dangerous consequences, they have
written to Mr. William Lenthall Esq. Speaker of the House of Com-
mons, and have thought fit to show unto your Lordship that they
acknowledge on their parts their obligation and declare their resolution
to observe that rule of remonstrating first the breaches of peace, of
craving just reparation, of using all fair means and giving of preceding
warning of three months' before any engagement of these kingdoms in
war. And they desire to know whether your Lordship and those under
your command do acknowledge yourselves obliged, or by your answer
will oblige y'ourselves and declare your resolutions to observe the fore-
said order upon your ])art to us, as also that your Lordship Avould plainly
declare unto us, whether your marching be for defence or ofteuce and
whether with intention for keeping only within the borders of England
or for coming within ours. Having thus cleared their intentions they
desire to be cleared of yours by a speedy return to this letter with
this express, being persuaded that God's justice will pursue whatsoever
party of either nation that shall unjustly and unnecessarily invade the
other kingdom." TSee Commons' Journals, vi. 435.) Copy. (N,
XII., 254.]
The Same to all Officers and Magistrates.
1650, June 22. Edinburgh. — Pass to Colonel James Grey.
Copy.
And
G. Fenwicke to all Postmasters.
1650, June 24. — Warrant to supply Colonel Grey with two posthorses
and a guide to Newcastle. Copy.
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And
P. HOBSON to all P0STMA.STEKS.
1650, June 25. — Warrant to supply Colonel Grey as before to the
Parliament of England. Copy. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 434.)
[N. XVI., 42.]
Thomas [Lord] Fairfax to William Lenthall.
1650, June 26. — Concerning the articles on the surrender of Pen-
dennis Castle. Seal. Enclosed :
Report by Henry Whalley and others.
1648[-9], March 16. — To the effect that on the confirmation of
the articles the persons comprised in them were by virtue of
article 10 to be freed from sequestration. Signed. [N. VIII.,
45.]
Lieutenant-Colonel John Lilburne to the Parliament.
[1650, June 27.] — Petition stating that the security granted to him
in March last had become totally invalid before half of the 3,000/. due
to him was paid, the commissioners for compounding having by their
order of May 28th granted the said lands to Lady Gribb for her jointure
for her life, discharged from sequestration, and praying for payment of
the said money. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 433, 441.) Annexed is
a copy of the said order, and an account showing the amount claimed
by Colonel Lilburne as still due. [N. XXII., 160.]
The Committee of the Navy.
1650, July 5. — Resolutions concerning the Treasureship of the Navy.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 440.) [N. XVI., 43.]
The Committee to which Lieutenant-Colonel John Lilburne's
BUSINESS WAS REFERRED.
1G50, July 6. — Resolutions. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 441.)
[N. XVI., 44.]
The Council of State to Colonel Edvtard Popham and Colonel
Robert Blake.
1650, July 13. — Instructions. After reciting at great length the
events which had occurred at Lisbon and the negotiations with the King
of Portugal they grant letters of reprisal against all the ships and
goods belonging to the said King or his subjects and require the
generals of the fleet in execution of the said letters of marque and
reprisal to seize arrest surprise and take all such ships with the goods
therein and to send the same into the custody of the collectors of prize
goods that they may be valued judged and condemned in the Court of
Admiralty for satisfying the lo.ss and damages .sustained by the Com-
monwealth in the premises in the said port and territories of the said
King and of the charges incurred by the Commonwealth by reason of
the neglect of justice of that King and the other def;udt.s before
mentioned, provided that any perishable goods or any ships ordnance
or ammiMiition that may be necessary for the special service of the
Commonwealth shall be inventoried and the former sold and the latter
used for such service. And for that the Parliament were in probable
expectation and would have been in a position to recover their said ships
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I'rotn Prince Rii|>( rt. did not tlif .suid Kiiij; still sliflicr iiiin with the
prolcc'tioii of Ills port, iiiid lor that \\w suid Kiw^ iiotvvithhtiinding tlie
often representations to him of the manifest initpiity and injustice on
Rupert'rt jtiirt and the right and justiee on tli(! I'arliainent's jjart, " and
notwithstanding the breaches of peace made ''>v Hupert in tlie same
port even to the int'ringenient of the territory and dislionour of that
King himself does yet persist to protect and defend Rupert in the; same
])ort and is the soh; obstacle and impediment that the said ships are
not again reseised and taken by the generals of the Parliam<!nt's fleet
and doth it pur|)os('ly to the end the General might not reseise them
inasmuch as that King hatli made it his desire to the general to remove
afar off from the entrance of the port for that very end that Rupeit
might have hop(!S to get away, you shall therefore — the law of nations
permitting it till that King remove the obstacle — continue to block up
the said King's port aiid make stop of anything advantageous to him or
tending to liis commodity retentionis causa for caution only till he
abstain from further protecting Rupert in that unjust detaining of those
ships in his port and do cavere per ohsides to hinder the Parliament no
more in that their just design." (See Commons' Journals, vi. 525.
Cojiy. [N. XVII., 05.]
Viscount Newburgh to [his mother-ix-la-vv].
1650, July 14. — Concerning the state of affairs in Scotland and the
King's approaching coronation, and asking that robes may be sent him
for it. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 41, p. 69.) (See Commons^
Journals, vi. 448.) [N. VIII., 142.]
John Rdshworth to William Lenthall,
1650, August 15 \^sic probably July]. Newcastle. — Concerning the
march of the army to Scotland, supplies, and their prospects in
Scotland. They will either fight suddenly, or retire, " till their two
generals. Captain Hunger and Captain Cold, do overcome us." (Printed
in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 15, p. 33.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII.,
15.]
The Committee for the Northern Association.
1650, July 25. — Report concerning Major George Gill and others.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 450.) [N. XVI., 45.]
The Council of State.
1650, July 26. — Order reporting concerning Lord Newburg[h].
(Printed in Comwons' Journals, vi. 448.) [N. XVI., 46.]
The Council of State.
1650, July 30. — Order concerning the garrisons of Newcastle, &c.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 454.) [N. XVI., 47.]
The Marquess of Ormonde to the Popish Clergj' at Jamestown.
1650, August 2. Roscommon. — "We received yours of the 24th of
July on the 1st . . . and with much grief acknowledge that this
nation is brought into a sad condition, and that by such means as when
it shall be known abroad, and by story delivered to posterity will indeed
be thought a fable ; for it will seem incredible, that any nation should
so madly affect, and violently pursue the ways leading to their own
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destruction, as this people will appear to have done, and that, after the
certain ruin they were running into was evidently and frequently dis-
covered unto them, tliat in all times and upon all occasions have had
power to persuade and compel them to whatever they thought fit. And
it shall be less credible when it shall be declared that
the temporal spiritual and eternal safety even of those that had this
power, and have been thus forewarned, did consist in making use of it
to reclaim the people, and direct them into the ways of preservation .
- . It cannot be denied but the disobedience we have met with, which
at large we declared unto many of you, who with divers of the nobility
and gentry were assembled at Loghreogh in April last, were the certain
ready ways to the destruction of this nation, as by our letters of the first
of May to that Assembly was made apparent.
Ancient and late experience hath made it evident, what power those
of your function have had to draw the people of this nation to what they
thought fit. Whether your Lordships have been convinced, that the
obedience which we desired should be given to his Majesty's authority
in us according to the Articles of Peace, was the way to preserve the
nation we know not, or whether your Lordships have made use of all
the means at other times and upon other occasions exercised by you to
procure this necessary obedience we shall not now determine. Sure we
are, that since the said Assembly not only Limei-ick hath persisted in
the disobedience it was then in, and aggravated the same by several
affronts since fixed upon the King's authority, but Galway hath been
seduced into the like disobedience. For want of due compliance from
these places, but principally from Limerick, it hath been impossible for
us to raise or employ an army against the Rebels."
(The next clause is printed almost verbatim in Carte, Life of
Ormonde, ii. 125, beginning " To attempt this," ending " have effected
the work.")
•' For want, of such an army, which, with God's assistance might have
been long since raised, if Limerick had obeyed our orders, the Rebels
have without any considerable assistance from abroad taken Clonmel,
Ticroghan, and Catherlagh, and reduced Waterford and Duncannon to
great, and we fear, irrecoverable distress. The loss of these places and
the want of any visible power to protect them, hath undoubtedly induced
many to contribute their substance and personal assistant! to the
Rebels, from which whether they might have been withheld by your
censures we know not, but have not heard of any such issued against
them.
And lastly for want of such an army the Rebels have tak«'n to them-
selves the contributions which might have considerably assisted to sup-
port an army and preserve this kingdom. If therefore the end of your
consultation at Jamestoun be to acquit your conscience in the eyes of
God, tQ(! amendment of all errors, and the recovery of this afllicted
people, as by your Lordships giving us notice of your meeting is pro-
fessed, we have endeavoured briefly to show, that the spring of our past
losses and appi-oaching ruin arises from disobedience, and it will not be
bard to show, that the spring of the disobedience arises from the
forgeries invented, tli'' calumnies spread abroad against the Government,
and the incitements of the people to rebellion by very many of the
clergy. That these are errors frequently practised and fit for amend-
ment is no fnore. to be doubted, than without they be amended the
affliction of the people will continue, and, is to bt' feareti, end in their
utter ruin and destruction, which if prevented by what your consultation
will produce, the happy effect of your meeting will be acknowledged,
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without questioning the authority by which you meet." Transcript in
Nalson's hand. [N. XII., 255.]
Captain Robkrt Wyard to the Council or State,
1650, August 5. Yarmoutli. — According to the command from the
Rcar-Adminil I lay at North Soas with the fishermen till the 23rd of
.July, and then AVent to the mouth of Ilumbcr to baUast and water.
The merchants of Hull sent me letters that there wore ready ten ships,
six for London and four for Rotterdam. The London ships had stayed
above ten or fourteen days for convoy. They pr(;vailed with me to
convoy them all into the Roads and to see the Rotterdam ships safe into
harbour. I consented knowing the great necessity they had for a
convoy, and that they had sent many letters to many of the ports on
the North coast to be sent to the Rear* Admiral desiring one, which
had not reached him, so they promising to acquaint your Honours I
set sail out of Humber the 28th of July and gaining the Roads the 30th,
where I left the London fleet to Captain Jones, " and my convoy
setting sail upon the last of July with a bare wind contrary to my
mind about 8 of the clock at night I came up with the headmost of them,
whom I found to be very much in drink, and out of a bravado he fired
three guns, the which I think it was the means to bring misery on us
all, for before 10 of the clock there came up Avith us six great frigateH
The Admiral had 26 guns, the Vice-Admiral 22, the Rear-Admiral
20, the rest 18 and 16. The least had too many guns for one poor
ship to encounter Avith all at once and some of them, as I hear at
Yarmouth by them that hath been taken by them very lately, that they
have 250 men apiece. They coming up very fast Avith us, Ave im-
mediately fitted our ship, little thinking they had been all frigates. I
hailing the headmost, the which Avas the Admiral, he said he was of
Amsterdam, and commauding him to come to leeAvard be would not,
but said ' All friends,' so I fired at him. I had no sooner fired but he
cried amain ' For King Charles the Second, you Roundheaded dogs.' I
told him, our cause Avas good, I did scorn their words, for 1 had powder
and shot enough for them. With that he fired a volley of small shot at
me, I being upon the poop, and a whole broadside, and so did the
other five frigates, they continuing so all night firing broadside for
broadside that Ave were almost tired out. They came up with us so
fast that our guns was so hot, I Avas afraid they would have split, we
plied them so fast, but after they had tasted three or four broadsides
apiece from us we bringing most of them by the lee in the night it
was some ease to us for to refresh us. The fight began before ten in
the night, the night being very light and the sea as smooth as the
Thames all the time of the fight which continued till 12 o'clock at
noon. I hoped to have had relief, knowing there Avas tAvo ships in the
Roads, but none came to our assistance. I spent 16 barrels of powder
and 700 shot, beside musket shot, and barr shot in cases. I received
12 great shot in my mainmast, I have not one whole mast but my bow-
sprit, and 1 am sure in the bull, masts, sails, and rigging I have receiA'ed
about 500 great shot, so that 300/. will not make the ship good again
besides powder and shot . . spent. The ship is so torn that, if it had not
pleased God to send us fair weather, I had lost all my masts, for I had
scarce two good shrouds on a side to hold them . . . Although the
ship be mightily torn and battered I have received no hurt, but only
tAvo of my men. One is dead since Ave came to Yarmouth, but I hope
the other will recover suddenly. I had eight men burnt Avith powder
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by a shot from the enemy. I hope in a short tune they will be
recovered . . . We were so torn in the fight that we had not one
sail to help us but our foresail. All was shot down, yet it pleased God
that I kept the ship all the time under command, and I kept my convoy
12 hours before I lost them, and they seeing me so torn, one of them
struck, and the other being entered made no resistance, they having
but 11 guns betwixt them, and after they were surprised the six
frigates came up with me again thinking to have sunk me, the Admiral
having 18 guns on the side next to us, they all gave us twelve broad-
sides before they left us, but we being ready to receive them we galled
them so, that if any one ship had but come to have relieved us we had
taken the best of them, for they were so torn that they lay three hours
by the lee without any sail, four of the best of them. It will be the
next spring[tide] before I can get my ship ready or shall have water out
of the haven." (See Commons' Journals, vi. 454.) Copy. [N. XII.,
256.]
Colonel Robert Duckenfield to William Lenthall.
1650, August 11. — Desiring a reprieve for Major Cheadle con-
demned for the supposed murder of Colonel Buckley. (Printed in Grey,
iii. Appendix, No. 12, p. 22.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 455.')
Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 14.]
General David Leslie to Oliver Cromwell.
[1650, August — .] — Forwarding the Declaration of the General
Assembly. Enclosed:
The said Declaration with Note by A. Henderson.
1650, August 13. — (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 325.)
Copies. [N. XII., 257.]
Egbert Blake and Edward Popham, Generals at Sea, to [the
Council op State].
1650, August 15. From aboard the Resolution, riding off the Port
of Lisbon. — " Woe suppose your Honours long ere this are acquainted
by CaptaineBadiloe from Cadiz, howe in his way thither hoe mett with
some French men of warr and suncke one of them, the rest escaping out
of their hands. Since that it hath pleased God in this place to exer-
cise us with various and mixt providences, sustaining us with apparent
evidences of his good will in our extreame straightes, and yet with-
oulding from us the fruit of the desire of our soules in our greatest
hopes. The truth hereof, your Honours will perceive by the ensuing
relation. The 26 of July betweene 9 and 10 in the morning, Prince
Rupert after long preparation and much noise came forth of the Bay of
Weyrcs with twenty-six ships, eighteen carvells, the wind at P3.S.E.,
our fleet being then at anchor necre Cascais Roade. We forthwiih
weighed and stood of with them, they keeping the wind of us. Having
gott a reasonable hearth from the shoare, woo haled our forsailcs to the
mast with our fleet which then consisted of ten sailc beside the Brazeele
ships, our Cales scjuadnon being not returned, the Hercules and Assur-
(I7ice off at sea, tlie I'rovidence at Virgo for water, and the Constant
Warioicke on her way from England. 'J'he enemy still kept tlie wind,
the French admirall with foure firoships being the headmost of their
fleet, and a sterne of him about a mile, Xhc Reformation. A little after,
the wind coming to the South, wee tilled our sailes, tackt and gott the
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wind wliicli llic enemy j)orcciviiij; tuckt likcwiso. Then wee bore
away liiid^e uppoii tlio Krenclinian Ix-in^; betwixt us and f.Iie Reformation,
and cxclianffd sonic sliott with him, as alsoc did the J'licina\ ]3ut as
liist as wee bare upi)on him h(!C bore away larj^e in toward the harbour,
and Kupert likewise — his mizen alway lialed up — . Wee i'ollowed them
till wee came into lenn falhome water neere the South IIetchooj)es,
and then it drawinf;j toward ni^^ht, liaviuf)^ a h^a slioare, and a leeward
tide, and being in the indrau;^ht of the harljour, wee sulmiitted to the
present necessity, and stood oir, the enemy coming to aneiioi' betweene
the two castles. Tliat night was little wind and thic;ke. Tlie next
morning, the wind being easteily and but little, they gott under the iorts
of Cascais where the wind being as it was wee could not possibly fall on
them, but kept faire in sight of them, that day being for the most i)art
calme. In the evening woe gave order to the Assurdnre being then
come to us to alarume them in tlie night thereby to keepe Prince
Rupert in apprehension that hce might not steale away. The
next morning being foggy and little wind wee espied the enemy
under saile turning to and againe under the castles, and bore in
soe neere that the castles shott at our frigot, being then alsoe
calmc. A little after, the wind at South, and very little, and the
enemy seeming to make toward us, wee haled upp our sayles, till they
liad placed themselves in the wind of us thereby to drawe them to
ingage. But they had noe minde to come to us, though wee lay many
howresfor them, nor could wee gett to them, they keeping the advantage
of the shoare. At length about sixe in the evening wee discovered
seven or eight saile in the offing, which the enemy likewise perceiving
tackt and stood in. Wee not knowing whoe they were plyed toward
them, and at breake a day they fell in among us, being our Cadiz
squadron, which came very seasonably for us not having above fowre
dayes drincke left in our fleet. After Avee had releived our shipps Avith
a little licour wee stood in toward them in Cascais Roade but could
doe nothing, the wind being easterly ; and at our approach, they
running from us in toward the Barr, soe that wee lay short that night
having resolved the next morning by breake of the day, if possible, to
fall in among them. But Avhen wee sought them they were all gone in
to the great greife of our hearts, whoe longed for nothing more if it had
stood with the will of God then to put an end to that great trouble and
charge of the Comonwealth. This is a true and faithfull relation of
what past in the whole bussiness. A fewe dayes after uppon the 4th
instant, came to us the Constant Warwiche by which wee received
your Honours' letters with further instructions for carrying on the
service. In one of them wee find that your Honours have bin informed
of the going in of a rich caracke from the East India after the seizure of
the Brazeele ships and are pleased to note it as an omission of duty in
us, whereat wee cannot but exceeding wonder seeing it Avas nine dayes
before wee made a stop of the saide ships, and when shee past in wee
knewe not whence shee was but conjectured her to bee a shipp come
from Port a Poit, neither had wee then any colour of authority to seize
her, — having not received the King's finall answer — , nor if wee would,
could wee possibly have done it, shee being to the windward, and
keeping in close under the phoare, under comand of their forts. As to
that which your Honours are pleased to intimate of sending some ships
to lye off the Hands for intercepting the Brazeele fleet, wee have
debated it at a Councell of Warr and upon consideracion of many
inconveniences which might arise from the seperacion of the fleet, the
unfitnes of the Brazeele ship.-; to stay out, which wee have therfore
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sent home, the unprovitlednes of our owne, especially of drincke in
supply Avheiof wee have mett with such hazanlous dilhculties, it was
the lesol'Jtion of the whole Couucdl tiiat wee were iu iioe capacity for
such a service. Touching the merchants mencioned in your Honours'
letter, wee have in obedience to your comands used our utmost
endevors to gett them of by sending a trumpett, and employinir a
captaine ashoare with proffers of exchange for them, and divers others
in prison, but they utterly refused at tirst to exchange any merchants
and wee have sithence prest it againe but have not yet received any
concluding answere from them, though wee have wayted five dayes,
neither doe wee thincke it safe in expectation thereof to delay the
sending away these ships least wee bee brought into some distresse for
want of drincke which is soc hard to b(!e gott, or by change of weather,
which they are noe way fitted to endure in this place." Signed.
[X. VIII., 17.]
Richard Littletox and Edwakd Bulstrode.
1650, August 23. Bala. — Certifying concerning Major Cheadle.
(Printed in Grey, iii. Appendix, No. 13, p. 18.) (See letter of
August 11th and Commons' Journals, vi. 464.) Signed. Seals.
[N.'VIIL, 18.]
The Earl of Northampton to the Parliamekt.
[1650, August 23.] — Petition praying that the composition formerly
made may stand. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 458.) Signed. [N.
XVI., 48.]
The Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall.
[1650, August 23.] — Report on the Earl of Northampton's case.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 458.) [N. XVI., 51.] Annexed
are two copies of the former Report in the case, giving a lengthy narra-
tive of all the proceedings therein. [N. XVI., 49, 52.]
John Rushworth to William Lenthall.
1650, August 27. Musselburgh. — Concerning supplies, and the
Scotch army. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 16, p. 34.) (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 461.) Seal. [N. VIII., 16.]
The Parliament.
1650, August 28. — Act and declaration concerning a Pamphlet
printed at Edinburfrh called "« Declaration by the King's Majesty
to his Subjects." (Printed iu King's ramjjhlcts, Single Sheets, 660,
f. 15, No. 52.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 460.) Draj't. [N.
XVI., 161.]
The State of the Treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall.
1650, August 29. — (A more detailed account than that printed in
Commons' Journals, vi. 461, giving the names of the particular persons
entitled in the aggregate to 28,553/. os. 3d.) [N. XVI., 50.]
The Parliament.
1650, August 30. — Declaration of the reasons for appointing the 1st
and loth of September as ThankKgiving Days for the victoriea ia Ireland.
5iU
(rriiitrd ill Ki)if/s /'a//ijj/i/rfs, Sin<,'li' Sheets, G()!), 1". lo, No. 03.) [N.
XVI., 53.J
The CoMMiTTEK KOii Wavs AM) Mkan.s.
[1650, Soptcmbor 3.] — IJcport. (Printed in Com/iions' Journals^ vi.
4G1.) [N. XVI., 55.]
Oliver Ckomwell to William Lknthall.
1650, September 4. Dunbar. — Announcing hi.s victory. (Printed in
Carlylo, N"o. 1 10. In .some parts much faded and in others torn and
illegible.) Sif/iied. [N. VIIL, 1!).]
Richard Kift.
[1650], September 5. — Describing how he had intercepted a letter
from Lord Willoughby from the Barbados to his wife. (The letter is
probably the following.) [N. XIII., 27.]
[Lord Willoughby] to [Lady Willoughby].
[1650, . Barbados.] — A long letter mostly concerning his
private and family affairs, and declaring his resolution to defend the
island against the fleet of the Commonwealth. (Printed in Gary,
Memorials of the Civil War, ii. 312.) Torn and in parts illegible.
(Probably that referred to in the last.) [N. VIIL, 141.]
The Council of State.
[1650, September 6.] — Report concerning the late King's children.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 465.) [N. XVI., 56.]
Doctor Stewart, Dean of St. Paul's, to Sir Edward Nicholas.
1650, September 12-22. Louvre. — " From Jersey we are now come
to Paris where we have been this fortnight. We are told thi- Duke shall
[have] 600 pistoles from the State of France to carry him towards
Holland. I beheve that the Duke of York will make some stay at
Bruxelles to advise vpith his father's honest councillors. Lord Hopton,
Sir Edward Plerbert, Mr. Windham, 'tis hoped, will be sent for, and no
doubt Secretary Nicholas will be entreated to come thither ; the journey
is not great nor chargeable, and therefore I should entreat " him " not
to fail, when he is sent for. The Duke ... is very right set and you
Avill see a change in his servants shortly. Queen of England will do
little with him." Extract. [N. XII., 258, No. 1.]
WiLLL^M Basil to William Lexthall.
1G50, September 13. Kilkenny. — "Within a few days after the
surrender of Duncannon my Lord Deputy marched with his army into
the county of Wieklow, where after part of our army had scoured the
woods his Lordship divided his army, part whereof he sent back under
the command of Sir Hardress ^^'aller towartl Limerick lor the besieging
thereof, and with the residue marched toward Tecrohau with intent
there to victual, and so to march to Athlone, but our forces in the
North having taken in Charlemout and advancing southward his Lord-
ship sent an addition of forces toward Limerick and with the rest
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joined with the Xortheru forces and is marched to Athlone, whereof I
doubt not but you will have — with God's blessing — a speedy and good
account. Th(3 priests of Galway have lately interdicted Ormonde from
meddHng with any of the affairs of the Irish. Munster, Leinster, and
Ulster are now wholly in our possession, only nmch infested with
Tories, and I doubt not but we shall have speedy looting in Connaught."
(See Commons' Journals, vi. 473.) Seal. [X. VIII., 20.]
Henry Hopkins, Warden of the Fleet Prison, to all Mayoks, &c.
whom it may concern.
1650, September 14. — Warrant stating that whereas Eichard Hair-
bread, a prisoner in the Fleet, had obtained liberty to go abroad on his
urgent occasions till October 30th he, Henry Hopkins, had appointed
three of his servants to attend him as his keepers and requiring all
persons officers and lovers of justice to assist the said keepers in the
execution of their duty. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 487.) [N. XVI.,
54.)
The Council of State.
1650, September 17. — Order reporting the letter to be sent to the
King of France, and also desiring their approval of the list of the
Winter Guard. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 169.) Annexed:
The said Letter.
After stating the care of the Commonwealth to preserve a right
understanding between themselves and all other States and in
particular with France, and their attention that due and speedy
justice should be done between those of their nation and France,
complaining that similar justice had not been done by P'rance,
as the debts contracted for their service by their Minister at
Constantinople and due to English people had not been paid,
and that English merchant ships and goods had been taken by
the French in the Levant and adjudged prize and that they could
get no redress, and declaring that they had therefore given
letters of marque to persons interested in the said debts and
losses, and had also given orders to all their commanders at sea
to seize all French ships to be kept in deposit till the people of
this nation receive justice from France ; but, before proceeding to
adjudication they had thought it right to make one more demand
for justice. [N. XVII., 15, 14.]
Oliver Cromwell to William Lentiiall.
1650, October 2. Edinburgh. — " Colonel George Gill had a regiment
under my command. I knew nor heard of anything but what was honest
and Christian in the man, but if the Parliament was i)leased to ptu^s
a sentence upon him and I commanded to discharge him from his
regiment I did yield present obedience to your commands as bewime
me ; since that time the man hath written unto roe to desire I would
mediate to some friends that he might have liberty to make his innoccncy
to appear. I persuading myself that nothing wouhl be more welcome to
the Parliament than to hear and redress innocency which is so confi-
dently stood upon by this man do in all humility desire he may be
heanl, and if it be found impudcncy in him he may have his i)unishment
doubled. It is not my importunity in the person occasions (his boldness,
but because I durst not deny my [conjscience. Craving pardon for this
trouble I rest." Signed, Seal. Enclosed :
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TIi(> Petition of llic said Gkougic CJill.
Allowing tli.'it (he ()()()/. which he wiis acciisc(l of luiving douUhd
(See Kopoit from the Coininittec of the Nortiieiii Associiition in
Conunons' Journals, vi. ■l.'jO.) were not nrn.'iirs hnt money dis-
bursed l>y him for the S'Mvice of the Parhament wliicii he was
therefore entitled to double, l)ut tiuit he had in fact doubled
only 400/. then-of and [)raying for a copy of the charges against
him and a speedy examination of the matter. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 49.>.) Signed. [N. VUl., 21.]
Robert Gubbes, Mayor, to the Council of State.
1650, October II. Plymouth. — Enclosing the examination of Edward
Witheridge late master of the Defence of Loudon, who came into this
harbour yesterday by contrary winds in a vessel of Liibeck from
Lisbon. Sif/ned. Seal. Enclosed :
The said Examination.
Same date. — Giving an account of Blake's victory over the Brazil
fleet. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 483.) [N. XVIL, 97.]
Doctor Stewart, Dean of St. Paul's, to Sir Edward Xichola?.
1G50, October [1 2-]22. — (Printed in State Papers, Dotnestic, p. 384,
and in Gary, Memorials of t lie Civil fVar,n. 229.) Extract. [X. XII. ,
258, No. 2."]
Thomas [Lord] Grey to the Lord President of the Council op
State.
1650, October 13. Grafton. — Concerning the musters, and the
ministers' neglect of the last Thanksgiving Day. (Printed in Grey,
iv. Appendix, No. 8, p. 17.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 484.)
Sif^ned. Seal. [IN. VIII., 22.]
Admiral Robert Blake to [the Council of State].
1650, October 14. From aboard the George in the bay of Cadiz. —
" From the last account which Colonel Popham and myselfe gave your
Honours by the Brazeele ships sent for England till the seperation of our
fleet, I suppose your Honours doe understand from him, what endeavours
have bin used by us in your service, and with what successe. And that on
the third of September wee were necessitated for want of liquor to part,
the Resolution, Andreive, Happy Entrance and five others to goe for
Cadiz or Virgoe for a supply ; myselfe on the George, with the Leopard,
Bona Venture and seaven others to keepe plying off the Rock. Fowre
daycs after our parting, being Saturday, about elcaven in the morning wee
discovered a part of Rupert's and the Portugall fleet in a mist, and about
fowre in the afternoone, wee found our selves — the mist clearing npp —
very neare the whole fleet, consisting of of thirty-six sayle. I had onely
withmee the Phcni.v and Expedition, having left the rest in the fogg.
By God's good providence, the enemies' fleet was all to leiward of us,
soe wee keeping the wind made towartl them being resolved to encounter
Prince Rupert, whoe was the headmost of the fleet. Coming within reach,
wee gave him a broadside, soe did the two frigatts, which the Lord was
pleased soe to direct, that his foretopmast was shott off" by the capp.
Wheruppon hee bore upp into the middcst of the fleet and the thicke
mist taking them againe out of our sight, Avee stood oft' to seeke the rest
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of our squadron, whicli wee mett with the next day. The Saturday
ibllowing, early in the morning, wee discovered the Brazeeh' fleet bound
for Lisbone, consisting of twenty-three sayle. I forthwith made towards
the admiral!, whoe Ijeing to nindjle, I fell on the rcreadmirall, being a
shipp of noe lesse force, and had above three howres dispute with him,
it blowing very much wind, soe that wee could not use our loure tire.
At length after losse of many of his men, hee yeilded, wee being soe
neere that at going off, the head of our shipp reoecved a cracke. Wee
tooke in all seaven prizes having in them above four thousand chests of
sugar, and neere four hundred prisoners. The vizeadiiiirall was burnt,
being first boarded by the Assurance, whoe .«aved most of the remainder
of his men. The wind being northerly antl very neere spent, I bore upp for
this pi [ace] whither by God's blessing we came all in safety. Wee were
welcomed ^rith much honour by the Admirall of Spayne whoe Avas at
an anchor in the roaile. After my coming, I sent away advice to
Malaga to the fleet there to take the benefitt of a convoy, which many
have followed. Three of the prizes being not fitt to goe to sea, 1 have
unladen and removed their lading into other ships. The other fower I
have sent home under comand of Captaine Bodiloc together with the
George, Assurance, Hercules and the ship Marchant. The Leopard
stales behind to repaire the masts which are very defective, but I hope
in a fewe dayes shee Avilbee made fitt to goe for JCngland. I doe intend
God willing in the Bona Venture, with the Phenix, Elizabeth, Expedi-
tion, Constant Warioicke, antl the John to continue out yet a moneth
or longer to doc the comon-wealth all the service I can hereabout, or
elswhere as the providence of God shall direct mee." (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 491.) Sigyied. [N. XVII., 96.]
Rene Augier.
1650, October 1-1-24. — Narrative and Certificate of the transactions
with France. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 494.)
And
The Judges of the Admiralty Court to the Council of State.
1 650, October 1 5. — Report thereon. We are of opinion that, as the fact
is therein stated, the spoils therein mentioned of English ships and goods
both at sea and in ports by French ships and the approbation thereof in
the French Courts, as also the seizure of the persons goods and books of
account of the English in their towais have been by the said Resident
sufficiently represented to the proper French authorities as contrary to
treaties and the free course of commerce, and that the said Resident
having often demanded ju.stice in vain represented to the proper autho-
rities that unless within forty days reparation was fully made the Parlia-
ment would proceed to reprisals, but no reparation was made, that there-
fore justice has been sufficiently demanded, that no further demand is
necessary, that the Parliament may justly proceed to reprisals and that
it is necessary immediately to proceed to adjudication upon the ships
and goods already seized. Copies. [N. XVII., IG.]
The Consuls, Proconsuls and Senators of Li beck to the
Parliament.
1650, October 18. — Letter of Credence to John Grahe, sent to
ask the release of the Saint Matthias and Young Tobias two
Liibeck ships, which had been taken by English ships and carried
into London, an<l also demanding the release of the sai<l ships. In
Latin. Seal Embossed. Endorsed " Xot opened kc. till March 21
1681." [N. X., 94.]
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Tlic CoMMirssioxEH-s OF YonivSiiiiJE to the CoDN'Cii. OF State.
1650, October IS. — Concerning Mr. Richard Jliiirbrcail, a prisoner
in the I'Mcct, who had received a pats from the WarcK ii, and his keepers
John Browne and Thomas ]>ri<lj;es (See (commons' Jourxnls, vi. 487),
requesting that three or four loot companies l)ch)nging to Colonel
Alured's regiment now (juartered at I'ocklington be dis[)osed of being
ready and desirous to march, and stating that they had ordered Captain
Huo-h Savile to march with his troop, which would complete their
forces to 1,000 Horse and Dragoons, besides officers. Copy. [N.
XII., 259.]
[Georcje Downing ?] to .
1650, October 18. Edinburgh. — Describing the march of the army
to Glasgow and back, and the different factions into which the Kings'
party was divided. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, Xo. 19, p. 47.)
[N. VIII., 23o.]
Doctor Stewakt, Dean of St. Paul's, to Sir Edward Nicholas.
1650, October 19-29. — (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 394,
and in Cary, Memoriafs of the Civil War^n. 230.) Extract. [N. XII.,
258, Xo. 3.]
George Downing to William Howe.
1650, October 21. Edinburgh. — Objecting to the Duke of Glouces-
ter beiu"" sent to Heidelberg, and giving an account of the siege of
Edinburgh Castle and of the state of affairs in Scotland. (Printed in
Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 20, p. 51.) Seal. [X. VIII., 23.]
Akthont Mild;may to Williajm Lenthall.
1650, October 28. Carisbrook Castle. — On behalf of the servants
of the late Princess Elizabeth. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa,
xi. 10.) Signed. Enclosed:
The Petition of the said servants. [N. VIII., 24.]
The Council of Trade.
[1650, October 30.] — Propositions concerning the Levant trade
annexed to their Report to the Council of State. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, vi. 489.) [X. XVL, 57.]
[Admiral Robert Blake] to the Council of State.
1650, October 30. From aboard the Leopard in the Eoad of Malaga.
— " The day after I had despatched away Captain Badiloe with the
George and other ships for England which was the loth instant the
Hopewell ketch came to me at Cadiz, by which I received your Honours'
letters, and in order to the directions therein for improving all endeavours
for advance of the public service, having got the four frigates cleaned
and some victuals into them 1 went aboard the P1ienix\ and being at
sea four or five days off the Straits' mouth met with a French man of
war, who after some dispute yielded upon quarter. There was in her
36 brass guns and 180 men, the Captain, Chevalier de Lalande, com-
mander of a squadron, {Chef d'escadron) brother to him that was sunk
hy the Adventure frigate. 1 intended to have taken the ship along
with me to sea, but was necessitated to leave her at Cadiz upon intel-
ligence given me that Prince Rupert Avas abroad, and had attempted to
seize some of the merchant men here. I intend — God willing — to pursue
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him as far as Providence shall direct, and should have given . . a
more full account of affairs had time permitted. Being under sail I
crave your Honours' pardon '" . . Signature torn off. [X. XVII.,
43.]
Walter Montagu to William Lenthall.
1650, November 1. Pontoise. — Asking that the Parliament should
repeal his sentence of banishment (See Comtno/is' Journals, vi. 289) or
at least grant him a pass to come to England for a few months. Seal.
[N. YIII., 25.]
William Basil to William Lenthall.
1650, November 4. Kilkenny. — Describing Colonel Astell's victory
at Meleek Island. (Printed in Kinq's .Famphlcts, E. 618, No. 3.) [N.
VIIL, 26.]
The Committee for removing Orstructions.
1650, November 4. — Order reporting to the Parliament concerning
Lilburne's claims. (Printed in Commons^ Journals, vi. 549.) [N.
XVI., 59.]
Prince Kupert to '"all or any of the Captains of his Majesty's
fleet."
1650, November 5-15. Formentera. — " Since you lost my company,
I have taken one prize worth securing ; and by reason her main-mast is
shot away and other very great defects I am forced to go with her to
the nearest place to this. You are appointed by your instructions to
carry your prizes into the Isle of Sardina (?) (words erased and illegible).
To that place you are to send all your prizes, and when you shall come
near it yourself to send me word, that I may return you orders what to
do. II' the wind shall come Northward I intend to put into Calaris
(Cagliari) Bay in the isle of Sardina, where you are to touch and see if
I am not gone. You may take notice that I came to this place
yesterday night, and if you shall not be all together when you find this
paper, let it stand for the rest to see whither I am gone." Sign-Manual.
[N. I., 46.]
Doctor Stewart, Dean of St. Paul's, to Sir Edward Nicholas.
1650, November 5-15. — (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 414,
and in Cary, Memorials of the Civil War, ii. 230.) Extract. [N. XII.,
258, No. 4.]
Admiral Kobert Blake to the Governor of Cartagena.
1050, November [5-] 15. From aboard the Leopard in the Koad of
Cartagena. — "The occasion of my coming hither is, I suppose, made
known to you already. That is in pursuit of some of our enemies, part
of that fleet which was so long ])rotected against us in the port of
Lisbon, but, I hope, will find no such entertainment here. The many
and free expressions of goodwill towards this lleet, which I have received
elsewhere by special command of his Catholic Majesty do assure me
rather of the contrary, and common justice do require no less as against
notorious pirates and destroyers of all trade. It is of very high con-
sequence to the Parliament of England, and may be of no small con-
cernment to his Majesty to give this business a speedy and present
dispatch, that being master of those ships which are come into this
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liarbolir, 1 may he at liberty lo [Mirsije and liy God's hlessiiig s(mzo upon
flic ninaiiidcr of tlicir sir<'ii;^th bcforf tliey join tliciiisclvL'S unto tlif;
French, wliicli is likely to lu- their last refn<^(!. My desire tlicret()re is
that you would be pleased to s(Mid your answer forthwith l>y this bearer
CaptJiin Moultoii." Copi/. [N. XVll., 44.]
Admiral IIohkkt Blake to the King ok Spain.
1650, November [7-] 17. Bay of Cartn;;ena. — "There being at
present for ought I kiiowe noe publicke Minister for the Parlyament of
England residing in Madrid 1 have taken .the l)oldnes by this itnediate
addrcsse to give your Majestie to understand : That on Sunday last,
part of th(-i fleet under my command did chace five sayle of Prince
Bupcrt's into the Bay of Cartagena. One of them destroyd hiinselfe
by firo without the harbor. The other foure went in where I supposed
1 should not have mett with any difficnltie in seizing of them, being
made conildcnt before at Cadiz, tliat your Majestic had sent order to all
your ports, not to admitt any of Prince Rupert's fleet. But I found it
otherwise, being at my going in twice shott at by the Castle and after
visited by the Alcalde, whoe required mee not to offer any force unto the
said ships then lying under proteccion of the Castle. I did accordingly
forbeare out of respect to your Majestie's authority, yet with much
indignation against those wicked men for the great outi'age and raischeife
they had a fewe dayes before comitted against divers English marchants'
shipps, and that within your Majestie's ports of Malaga, Veales, and
Metrill, having taken two and burnt fowre. But what I was not then
permitted to doe, Divine Providence did in a great measure accomplish
shortly after, for the next day they were by a storme all driven ashoare,
one of the men of warr beaten to peeces. The other as alsoe the two
prizes are but in a little better condition. The ships might have beene
most sa\ed, had I been permitted to come nearer unto them, in time to
use the meanes which was denyed mc under pretence of expecting your
Majestie's order. My desire therefore unto your jNIajestie according to
the duty I owe to the parlyament of England, is that your Majestie
wilbee pleased to send your eomauds, that the artillery, cables, anchors,
and other furniture, and what remaineth of the two men of warr may
bee delivered upp into my possession for the use of the parlyament of
England, and that the goods which have been taken out of the tv>-o
prizes to noe small value, and what remaineth of them may bee restored
unto the right owners. Hereby your Majestie will acquire unto your
selfe a name of justice and righteousnes in the world, and lay a very
great obligacion uppon the parlyament and people of England to unite
their afTeccions and interests to your Majestie's which may bee of
singuler importance unto both." Two Copies. [N. XVII., 42, 45.]
John, King of Portugal, to the Parliament.
1(5 ")0, November 9. Lisbon. — Letter of credence for Dom »Ioao de
Guimaraes. Signed " El Rey." In Portuguese. Seal Impressed.
[N. X., 4.] Copies in Portuguese, Latin, and English are N. XVII.,
98.
The Powers conferred on the Portuguese Ambassador.
1650, Noveml)er 9. — Giving power to capitulate with the Parliament
and transact upon all doubts which have occurred between Portugal and
England about the coming of the two princes Rupert and Maurice
into this kingdom and also if necessary to confirm the peace covenant
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and commerce between the two nations in such manner and form
and with such clauses and conditions as he shall think convenient.
(See Commons^ Journals, vi. 530.) Enr/lish translation read in the
Parliament, February 4th, 1650-1. [X. XVII., 102.]
Captain EiCHARD Badiley to the CorxciL of State.
1650, November 0. On board the Ilappi/ Entrance in the Downs.
— "It pleased Colonall Blake ... to send niee from Cadiz the 14th
of October with order to ply my voyadge for Enjiland havin«; asigned
a squndron of shipps to accompany mee, viz* the George, the Assurance
frigott belonging to the state of England, and the Jlercules and Mer-
chant, shipps imployed in the service, that soe I might bee the better
inabled to take into ray chardge and bee a safe convoy unto four prizes,
to say, the Peetcr, Anthony, Lady Reinidia, and Good Shcapeard,
that were lately taken from the Portugall in their homeward way from
Brazeele laden with sugars and other commodityes. For an invoys
whereof as alsoe Avhat sugars is uppon the rest of our fleets, I humbly
referr you to the inclosed packett from Colonall Blake. Ther came alsoe
under this convey, twelve other mercharnt shipps, that laded at Leviorna
(Leghorn) and Maligoe, and in their homeward Avay stopped at Cadiz
for the aforesayd end. Now, therfore to advise your Honours that
after many hazerds by stormy wealher — Avhich of late wee have often
mett withidl — through God's great mercy all the aforementioned shipps
are safely arived in this rode, the Anthony prize excepted, which having
broken some of her yards and splitt some of her sayles, in a storme
neere Portland, she went away for a harbor in the night and that wet
judge was Waymouth or the He of Whyt. The 28th of October,
forty leages of the Land's End of England, I seased upon a Frenchman
thnt came from S* Cristopher's, laden with such goods as are specified
in the inventory I send your Honours heerewith inclosed, but the shipp
being soe leake, that the men I putt aboard her could hardly keepe her
above water, two dayes since in a storme I bid them shift for themselfes
and their lives, and soe venter for the shore although very thicke
Avcather to find a harbor, and I doe not in the least doubt but shee is
well arived either in the He of Whyt, or the adjacent places, and the
next faire weather and oppertunitye of winds I sha[ll] indeavour with
all the abovesayd shipps to hasten into the river of Theames." (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 491.) Siyned. [N. XVII., 100.]
Philip IV., King of Spain, to Admiral Robkrt Blake.
1650, November [14-]24. Madrid. — (Translation printed iu State
Papers, Domestic, p. 429.) Signed " Yo el Key." In Spanish. Seal
Einhossed. [X. X., 5] Two English translations slightly varyin"
are N. XVII., 46, 47, a third dated (probably by mistake) November 28
is N. XVII., 53.
The King ok Si'atn to Don Francisco Fernandez pe Marmoleso,
Governor and Captain of War of the cities of Murcia, Lorca, and
Cartagena.
1650, November [14-]24. Madrid. — After referring to Admiml
Blake's letter of November [7-]17lh, of which a copy is inclosed, it pro-
ceeds: " In the first place it hath seemed good to me that you give him
to understand the satisfaction which I have of his good jirocceding and
to charge you . . that jou take special care in well treating those ships
which are there of the Parliament of EiiLdand and the same of those
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besides which shall come as is meet to Ix' done. And out of the desire
that I have that with the Parliament and all that belong to them <;ood
antl acceptable correspondence may be lielil in all my kingdoms, I have
resolved, and it is my will, that the prizes which they shall have taken
and in particular the vessels of Princi; Rupert you cause to be returned
entirely to those to whom they belong or to the Admiral in case that the
owners be not there, that he may deliver them to them. Nevertheless
this must be by public and judicial acts that the satisfaction which he
hath received may appear. As to the point of losses and damages
which the Admiral pretends to receive of the goods of those ships of
Prince Rui)ert which I have commanded to embarr for the satisfaction
of them to whom it belongs, as he mentions in his letter, you may declare
. . . that my resolution is that satisfaction be made, and that to that
purpose he have solicitors in Cartagena, that the matter may be tried
before justice what they have lost by the iuvasion of Prince Rupert in
Velez Malaga, telling him that I had before commanded to make that
embarr to satisfy also for the offence which hath been received in my
ports by the invasion of the Prince for having set upon a vessel defended
by my artillery. You shall say with all sincerity to the Admiral . .
that no order had been given that the ships of Prince Rupert should not
be received into the ports in regard he had not a? then given any offence,
•which they did in Velez in the iuvasion which they there made, and
also that there was no agreement with the Parliament to forbear to
receive them, so that it was the duty of my ministers to defend them
under my artillery, as the Admiral saw was done in Malaga to those of
the Parliament's party, and also that I have so much the more cause to
thank the Admiral for the respect wherewith he proceeded for which I
remain again obliged. This is all . . that I should say to you charging
you again to treat and receive well those ships of the Parliament . . and
to despatch courteously and friendly the Admiral in the manner aforesaid."
At foot, " Received in Cartagena Monday [18-]28 November at 6 in
the morning." A copy in Spanish and two copies of an English trans-
lation. [N. XVII., 99, 49, 50.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — *' Besides that which the other despatches contain . . .
it hath seemed good to me in this apart to tell you that I had resolved
that those vessels which entered into the Port of Cartagena of those
under Prince Rupert, that you should cause them to be disarmed, and
that the men belonging to them which were come ashore should be
shipped. And having afterwards understood the chance which those
ships had to be lost that you cause the men of the said shijjs to be
lodged in some place without the city of Cartagena, where they may be
with safety, and may do no harm nor receive any, so ordering that
they may have relief in their quarters. And for that which the ships
of Prince Rupert did in Velez Malaga, and other ports .... I charge
you that you send orders to the ports under your command that neither
the ships of the prince nor his person be admitted therein for any pre-
tence. As also I charge you that to those of the Parliament who shall
enter therein all good reception be given, giving them to understand
that it is my express will and command." A copy in Spanish and two
copies of an E?iglish translation. [N. XVII., 106, 48, ol.]
The Proconsuls and Senate of Hamburgh to the Parliament.
1650, November 19. — Stating that they just heard of the Parliament's
prohibition of trade with the Barbados, and adjacent islands, that
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several ships belonging to tbeir citizens liad been prepared and laden
with goods suitable for that marlcet and were on the point of sailing
when the news arrived, and asking in general that their citizens might
be allowed the freedom of trade to tliosc places to wliicb tliey had been
accustomed and that in particular the ships already laden might be
allowed to trade there, In Latin. Seal. [N. X., 79.]
The Sasie to the Samk,
Same date. — (To the same purport and partly in the same words as
the last.) [N. X., 81,]
Charles Saltonstall to Rouert CoYT:iroKE, Secretary to the
Committee for the Admiralty.
1650, November 22. From aboard the State's ship the John in
Carthagena Bay in the Straits. — " Since our sending home our left fleete
from Cales with the shugar pri/.es in the company of Captain Boddiley
our Reare Admirall, there now remaining of the Parliament's ships only
seven saile vidt. : the Leopard, Bonaventure, John, Expedicion,
Elizabeth frigott, Phenix frigott, and Constant IVarwich, on the
20th November, (October) ueere the Straight's mouth there was taken
by the Parliament's ships one of the Kinge of France's men of warr with
thirty-six brass gunes. Munday, the 28th October, wee had intelligence
that Prince Rupert with his whole fleete being in all eight or nine saile
was two daies since before Malligo. Our Gennerall therefor with the
afforesaide seven ships imediately went into the Sti*aights and the ,30th
October Avee weare att Malligo and there heard that Prince Rupert was
towards AUigant, and had burnt and sunke five or six ships att Veles
Malligo Sipeone (? Estepona) and Muttrill. Wee staled nott two bowers
but went after him. Satterday, 2 November, betwixt Cape Degatt and
Cape de Paulo we tooke an other French with twenty gunes, and on
the 3rd day November wee tooke the Roe Buck one of Prince Rupert's
fleete neere Cape de Paulo, a ship of thirty-four gunes. On the 4 No-
vember the Black Prince of Rupert's fleete, the John being reddy to
lay him abord, a ship of forty-two gunes, ran a shoare three leagues to
the E. of Carthagene and there fired and blew up him selfe. The 5 of
November, four more of Rupert's run ashoare in the Bay of Carthagen
for feare of our forces and there are all cast away and bilged, having
nott a mast standing. Satterday, 9th November, our Gennerall, Colonell
Blake, sett saile to seeke for the ren^inder of Rupert's fleete, being now
only two ships, vid. the Reforniacion, and Swalloic ; and left mee here
in the Bay of Carthagena with tlie Jolni and two French prizes to bee
Commander in Cheefe and to attend the King's auswere conserning the
gunes and amunition belonging to the ships putt ashoare. This tlay
the Vice-roy of Murcia was abord the John, and signified I should have
all things belong[ing]e to the ships, HisMajestie's coniands being come
downe to Carthagene for that purpose, soe that I am now exceeding
busie about looking after what may bee received and got together from
these wracks for the State's use. Our Cenerall sett saile from hence
twelve daies since intending to goe for the Islands of Mynyorcke, May-
yorcke, Fermitcra and Ivesey, where our (? their) instructions whieh
wee tooke lead us unto that Rupert's rendevous weare att these places.
I hope by this tyme bee may bee niett withall. Indeed the Lord hath
proved us exceedingly since wee have had little of the arnie of flesh
amonghts us, I mean since our great and powijrfuU fleete of soe many
ships weare reducetl only to a little scjuadron of ten ships under the
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comand of Cull. lUiiko,, fur siiuv' tlien wci; liavu Uiken tlio Hiazode
floctc, and after tliaf, our srinailroii being now butt tliree ship^ :ujd four
frigotts, w.^e liavo taken three French ships ani di.stroyod and taken all
Ivii])ort's ships, seven in number, oidy two now remuiniiig, atid thus
liath (rod owned us in the middest of our iniplakable cnmicj.s, soe that
the terror of God ia anionghls them, five chascth a hundred and ten
a tliousand, which is marviious in our eyes. The Spaniards are now ex-
ceeding kynd unto us and the Kynge of Spaine hath made large expres-
sions to our Gcnnerall how acceptable our service hath beeiio unto liim
since our coming into the Straights, which I am to deliver unto him, so
soone as bee shall arive heere att Carthagene. I expect him heere
everie day." Seal. [N. VIII., 27.]
Philip IV., King of Spain, to the Parliament.
1650, [November 22]-December 2. Madrid. — Letters of Credence for
his ambassador Don Alphonso {sic) de Card '^;n as, in which be expresses
his regret at the murder of the Parliament's resident, Ascham, at
Madrid, and his intention to take steps for the punishment of those
concerned in it, and promising shelter to their Admiral and fleet in his
havens. (See Commons'' Journals, vi. 517.) Signed and Counter-
signed " Geronimo de la Torre." In iMtin. [N. X., 2,] Another
copy is N". XVII., 56, and an English translation is N. XV If., ol,
Extracts frorr two letters of Mr. Fisheu.
1650, November 26. Madrid. — "Don Luis de Haro advised me of
the utter ruin of Prince Rupert's fleet on the coast of Cartagena." And
" Prince Rupert's ships being Avreckt on the coast ought to be the
King's, but he will grant them unto Colonel Bkke for the respect he
bears the Parliament and desiie he hath of their amity." (See State
Papers, Domestic, p. 470, No. 10.) [N. XVII., 52.]
[1650, November.] — After referring to Prince Rupert's attack on the
Parliament ships at Velez Malaga it proceeds : — "His Majesty has received
the resolution and advice of the Council of State, that to none of bis ports
within or without Spain shoulil Prince Rupert or his ships be admitted
for having violated with this hostility the security guaranteed in that
]K>rt to those of the Parliament, and that to those of the Parliament
all good reception be given with all care taking necessary precautions
for their defence." [N. XVII., 1 1 1 .]
Doctor Stewart, Dean of St. Paul's, to Sir Edward Nicholas.
1650, [November 28-]December 8. — Concerning the Duke of
York's going to Popish services. (Printed in Gary, Memorials of
the Civil JVar, ii. 230.) Extract. [N. XII., 258, No. 5.]
Colonel Nathaniel Rich to William Lenthall,
1650, December 4. Norwich. — Concerning the insurrection in
Norfolk to the same etVect as the next. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appen-
dix, No. 64, p. 105.) Seal. [N. A^IL, 28.]
Robert Jermy and others to William Lenthall.
[1650, December 4.] — "In the first outbreaking of this insurrection
the whole country seemed in a flame — and had been, had not the Lord
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even in the moment appointed for your and our sure overthrows showed
he was God, Our God, who hath saved and would not now forsake us. —
They had so many parties appointed and in so many places that we
could apprehend no place safe, but our fears were soon past through the
certain information they were all scattered and gone. They fled for fear
of pursuers but none then pursued them but the terror of their own
fault. We also transmitted some examinations which were the most
material we had then taken, wherein there appeared somewhat of danger.
We have since taken several other examinations, the principal . . .
we humbly herewith present. The business seems so considerable to
us upon the place that we take great care to search it to the bottom and
make so clear a discovery that we may distinguish by this many secret
enemies to the Peace of the Commonwealth, which no oath nor engage-
ment would detect. There are many of power and eminency named
as engagers with them but the ringleaders alone must manifest that.
. . . But this is too plain that many yea we justly fear so many of
the middle ranks of men are engaged in it, that it will be to no end to
try them by jury, but either to make some exemplary by a martial trial,
or by the High Court of Justice." . . . (See Coynmons^ Journals,
vi. 506.) Sig7ied. Seal. [N. VIII., 29.]
Admiral Robert Blake to the King of Spain.
1650, December 5-15. Cartagena. — Thanking him for his answer,
for his expressions of goodwill to the Parliament and fleet of England
and " the real demonstration of the same by sending orders for the
restitution of the two prizes in execution whereof much affection hath
been used by your Corregidor in your kingdom of INIurcia. . . .
But as concerning the three other ships which your Majesty hath
been pleased to embargo for the satisfaction of the parties interested I
hope your Majesty will excuse me for taking the boldness to renew my
former desire which was that the artillery cables anchors with other
furniture and what remaineth of them may be delivered up for the use
of the Parliament of England to whom I conceive they appertain. And
that your Majesty will be pleased accordingly to send your order to
your Corregidor here, whereby you will lay a more especial and direct
obligation upon the Parliament and complete the work of justice so
illustriously begun to our nation's abundant contentment and the
perpetual honour of your Majesty, Two copies in English. [N.
XVII., 55, 58.]
The Count of Egmont and Zutphen to William Lenthall.
1650, December 9. London. — Stating that he has charged M. de
Circourt to present le sieur de Bertaire, his intendant, to him and the
Parliament, and asking them to give him entire coiitldence on the
subject with which he had charged him. In French. Seal.
[N. XVII., 60.]
Colonel Thomas Birch to Major- General Harrison.
1650, December 10. — Requesting him to use his influence to prevent
the sale of the lands of the Collegiate Church at Manchester. Seal.
[N. VIII., 30.]
The Lord Deputy and Colonel Lawrence.
1650, December 12. — Propositions agreed to between them. (Printed
in Commons' Journals, vi. 540.) Signed. [N. XXI., 94.]
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The Trustees for the Sale op Feb Farm Rents to the Com-
mittee OP THE Council op State fob Scotland and Ireland.
1G50, December 14. Worcester House. — Certificate. (Printed in
Cotnmons' Journals, vi. 520.) [N. XVI., 61.]
DoM JoAO DE Guimaraes to the Parliament.
1650, December [15]-25. [South] Hampton. — Announcing his arrival
at Southampton on a mission from the King of Portugal to the Par-
liament with full power to treat for the preservation and confirmation
of the ancient peace between England and Portugal, and to remove the
obstacles which by the defect of ministers rather than by the consent
of the King or of the Parliament have, he knows not by what fate,
lately happened, and desiring a licence to come to London. (See Com.'
mons' Journals, vi. 510.) In Latin with English translation. [N.
XVIL, 107, 109.]
The Same to the Council of State.
Same date and place. — To the same purport as the last. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 511.) In Latin Avith English translation.
[N. XVIL, 108.]
The Same to Walter Frost addressed as "the Lord Secretary of
the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England."
Same date and place. — To the same general purport as the last two.
(See Co?nmons' Journals, vi. 511.) In Latin. Seal impressed. [N.
XVIL, 110.]
The Council of State to Joao de Guimaraes, public minister of
Portugal.
1650, December 16. — Acknowledging his letters from [South] Hampton
announcing his aiTival, in which " you declare that you are sent from
the King of Portugal to the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Eng-
land. But by neither of them do we understand with what title or
public qualification, whether as Ambassador or Agent, in which it is
our desire to be satisfied by a copy of your Credentials. And not
observing in the expression of your letters any intimation of power to
treat touching satisfaction for past injuries and damage done whereof
this Commonwealth hath just cause to complain we therefore tlesire to
know of you whether you have power in that behalf upon signification
whereof we shall proceed to give you further answer." Copy. [N.
XVIL, 41.]
Peeegrtne Pelham to BuLSTRODE Whitelocke.
1650, December 23. Westminster. — Narrating his services in securing
Hull for the Parliament and otherwise, his losses, and necessities, and
desiring a present grant of money and in future what they shall think
fit out of Delinquents' estates. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 516.)
Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 31.]
Olives Cromwell to William Lenthall,
1650, December 24. Edinburgh. — Announcing the surrender of
Edinburgh Castle. (Printed in Carlyle, No. 161.) Signed. Seal.
Enclosed are copies of Cromwell's letters to the Governor with the
replies of the latter and also the letter of Jaffray and Carstairs,
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all of which are printed in Carlyle, Nos. 154-159, and supple-
mentary matter thereto. [N. VIII., 32.] Other copies are
N. XX., 55.
Also (probably) were enclosed a copy of a commission to Colonel
Monk and Colonel White dated December 18th authorising them
to treat with the Governor's Commissioners [N. XX., 56.] and a
copy of the Articles of Surrender. [N". XX., 57.]
The Council of State.
1650, December 25. — Order reporting their opinion about the sale of
Fee-Farm rents. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 520.) [N. XVI.,
Speech of Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1650-1, December 26 - Januai'y 5. — On presenting his letters of
credence, — " His Catholic Majesty being the greatest and first king in
Christendom, hath thought fit to oblige this Commonwealth by being
also the first who should make this acknowledgment" solely on account of
Spain's ancient goodwill towards England, and from his desire for friend-
ship with this Commonwealth. I have special orders to declare his lively
resentment at the unhappy accident of Anthony Ascham, the Resident,
and also what he has done in prosecution of the cause against those who
were guilty, wherein his Majesty and his ministers have not only done all
that is permitted by the laws and customs of that kingdom, but have
exceeded them by the particular diligence they have used, " as well with
the ecclesiastical judge to make him declare that in point of appeal they
are not to enjoy the benefit of the Church as with the secular, to the
end that nothing of that may be omitted in execution of the chastise-
ment, which the highest rights of justice permits, and he will not draw
off his hand until he bring the business to an end, for which reason so
much care is had " of the persons taken " that being as they are in a
common gaol, he has therein for greater security put guards upon them."
In all which I doubt not it will be shortly declared that the case could not
be prest more if the dead person were a Prince, heir to the Crown of
Spain. All which ought to assure the Parliament of the care to give them
satisfaction on this point, as it is also desired may be given in everything
else. Such has been the entertainment and shelter given in the Spanish
havens to the ships of the Commonwealth whicli shall be continued.
His Majesty has also ordered that neither Prince Kupert or his ships be
admitted for they failed at Velez Malaga in the respect due to his
standard, which on that fort and castle gave security to the English
merchant ships, as the Parliament will more fully understand by the
relation sent me, which I have thought fit to communicate. (See Com-
mons' Journals, vi. 515, 517.) In Spanish with English translation,
the first signed. [N. XVII., 57, 59.] Annexed:
A Relation of what hath passed in Velez Malaga and Car-
tagena betwetm the ships of Prince Rupeut and those of
the Parliament of England.
[1650, December 26.] — " Foure English Marchant Ships being to-
geathor in the haven of Velez Malaga, the captaines thereof warned
Don Xjraspar Ruys Alarcon, Lieutenaut-deneniU of that coast,
that they mistrusted a fleete of eight ships, which was in sight,
and tliat they had notice they were under the command of Prince
Rupert, and that he would treate them ill because the said
captaines and ships were of the Parliament's side. Don Gaapar
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Ruya (Ic Alarcon, having niccavod this notice, sent Andrew Coin-
pero, tresurer of the souldiery belonging to that oou.st, as also an
English interpreter, with a letter for the Piince to bid him well-
come, which when they had done, they delivered him the letter,
and then the ordinary complements being past and having
offered him what refreshment hv should neede, they tould him
that the Captainc Generall of that coast desired to know the
reason of his comming thither because the captaines of the
English ships were no\>- in the haven and upon their guard, and
had drawne to land, flying from him. To this he answeared, he
came with order of the King of Great Britany, his cousin, to take
all the ships he could meete with of English, his rebells, and that
in conformity to this, he came to fetch away fowre ships which
were in that, roade. Wherupon, the said Compero entreating
him he would not permitt any wrong to be done to those ships,
being they were under the armes and protection of the King, his
maister, and in his haven, the Prince gave answere, he could not
comply with hie order if he tooke not his advantage of the
occasion he had lighted on, to find Captaine Morley, one of the
foure and cheefest traytors, who had signed the sentence of
death of the King of Great Britanie, his uncle ; that he had now
bin three yeares in pursuite of him, and that the Captain Generall
ought to deliver him, not to be guilty of the domages and incon-
veniences which might follow. To which Campero replyed,
heseeching him in the name of the Captain Generall, not to
attempt what he said, for in doing so he should be obliged to
protect and defend the said ships which were in the haven. At
length after many disputes, the Prince said that if those cap-
taines did not give him occasion by shooting against him, he
would also forbeare, seeing they were in his maister's haven, imto
whom they should owe thanks that they perished not by his
hand. Upon this Campero, having shewed the esteeme he made
of this his answeare, said he accepted of the offer and that he
would lett the captaines of the other ships know with what care
and respect they were to comport themselves not to offer any act
of hostility. And soe the said Campero, takeiug his leave of the
Prince, went aboard the other foure ships, and calling the cap-
taines togeather, wished them to be carefull not to offend any ship
of Prince Rupert's fleete, he having offered not to sett upon
them, seeing they were in the King's haven. To which they
answeared, they would proceed accordingly, but would be in-
formed what they should doe if any fyre boates should draw nigh
to scale or burne. To which he replyed, that were to breake the
agreement, and in that case they might fight and defend them-
selves, and that the Captaine Generall would also endeavour to
defend them if the Prince should offer to attacque them. This
being past, in the darke of the night some of the Prince's fyre
boates drew towards them, and burnt Captaine Morley's ship,
and one other, the men that belonged to them having left them.
The other two ships which defended themselves with hcalpe of
those of the city, were saved.
On the [3rd-] 13th of November, betweene one and two of the
clock in the morning, two English men-of-war of Prince Rupert's
squadron, entered the haven of Cartagena, bringing with them
two English prizes which they had taken ; and at breake of day,
appeared at the mouth of the said haven another squadron of ten
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ships of war belonging to the Parliament, which came in chace
of those others; and the same day. another man-of-war of Prince
Eupert's fleete, called the Black Prince entered a crick called
Perman, two leagues from the said city, who seeing themselves
prest by those of the Parliament, forsooke the ship and sett it on
fyre, and it was all burnt, except some litle wood which was
saved. Fourty peeces of artillery were sunke ; the mariners and
others belonging to the ship fled into the said city. Next day,
Robert Blake, Admirall of the Parliament fleete, put to shore a
captain with a trumpet and letter to the city, to tell them that he
came in pursuite of Prince Rupert's ships for to destroy them,
because their only busines was to rove at sea, and make prizes of
such ships as traded ; and therfore demanded, they would not
protect them, but cast them out of their haven, or permitt him
to enter and fetch them out; and that his Majestic would be
well satisfied therwith. They of the city asked him whither he
had any order from his Majestic to this effect, and he answering
he had not, they replyed that the Prince his ships were come for
shelter into that haven under the command of his Majestic his
artillery, and that without his royal order they could alter
nothing, entreating him that he would not trouble them ; but if
he wanted victualls or refreshments, they would afford them most
willingly, and if he pleased to enter their haven with his ships as
friends, they might doe it, observing the said order ; but before
he had receaved the answeare, he entered the haven, placing
some of his ships very nigh to those of the Prince. Then the
Licentiado Don Jacinto Barcarcell, high sheriff in that city,
boarded the Admirall, and after that he had wellcomed him with
all cheerfullnes, and offered him all good treaty, he intreated him
not to trouble the Prince his ships, and if he had a minde to
write to his Majestic, he would procure him a post. Then after
some replyes he made insisting that he would permitt him to
fetch out the ships, alleaging different pretexts, he satisfyed him
in all, and finally brought him to that, that he would expect his
Majestic his order before he would medle further, provided there
should be no urgent cause obliging him thereunto, and that he
would give an account unto the city of any accident that should
happen. The same diligence was used with the captaines of the
Prince his ships, who offered the same. Things being in this
state, the Prince his ships perceaving their owne weakenes so far
inferior to the strength of the Parliament, helping themselves
with a south est wind which began to blow, they indeavoured to
breake through, but were driven to land, and broken in peeces in
the Baye of S. Lucy. The Admirall, Robert Blake, writt to his
Majestic, giving him account of this successe, asking of him that
he might have the artillery, decks, cables and other appertinences
to the ships of war, and that the marchandise which was taken
in the prizes, and other goods should be given to their true
owners.
Upon this occasion, his Majestie gave order that an answeare
should be sent to the letter, wherof here goes a copic, and
commanded the Governor of Cartagena that he should lett the
Admirall know how satisfied he was with his proceedings,
and that he should affoord all good entertainment to him and
his ships ; and that he should see entirely restored all the prizes
which the Prince his ships had taken from particulars, unto
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whom they did belong, or unto the Admirull in case they were
not tlicri', to the end he iniglit deliver thoni ; and that he Hhonld
tell him that his Majestic was re.solved sutinfaction should be
given to such us had sullered the losses and damages which the
Adniindl pretended to recover out of the wealth of I'rince
Rupert's ships ; and therefore proctors should bo left to plead
by justice for what was lost by Prince Rupert's invasion in
Velez Malaga ; and that no order had bin given to hinder the
receaving Prince Rupert's into his haven, because they had not
ofTended before as they had now done in Velez ; and that it was
never agreed with the Parliament, to forbears the receaving of
them, and therefore there was obligation in his Majestie's
minister to protect them, when they came under his artillery, as
it happened at Malaga with those of the Parliament side.
And after this, orders were sent to all the havens, forbidding
them to admitt hereafter of any of the foresaid Prince his ships, by
reason of the hostility offered by them in Velez Malaga, setting
on the ships which were under the shelter of his Majestie's
artillery." [N. XVI., 60.]
Henry Middleton to William Lenthall.
1650, December 26. — Concerning the Royalist plot in Norfolk, and
the trials and executions of some of those concerned in it. (Printed in
Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 65, p. 107.) Seal. [N. VIIL, 33.]
Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy, to the Lord President of the
Council of State.
1650, December 27. Waterford. — Concerning Ireland and the army
there, and enclosing a paper of proposals for expelling the inhabitants
from Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny and other towns and planting
them with English. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 47, p. 78.)
(The paper enclosed is printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 546.)
Signature torn off. [N. VIII., 34.]
DOM JOAO DE GUIMARAES tO WlLLIAM LeNTHALL.
165[0-]1, [December 27-] January 6. Forwarding to the Parlia-
ment a copy of his credentials. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 516.)
[N. XVII., 101.]
Nevil Becke to William Lenthall.
[1650.] — Requesting assistance with thanks for his former benevo-
lence. {i^QQ Commons' Journals, \\. All, 4:b^, 5Q0.) Seal. [N.VIII.,
135.]
The Committee for Answering the Spanish Ambassador's
sPF^cn, &c.
1650-1, January 1. — Order to prepare a letter to the King of Spain,
and draft letter to the same in Latin. (N. XVII., 63, is an English
translation of the same. This letter was not adopted by Parliament.
See Commons' Journals, vii. 520.) [N. XVII., 40.]
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The Same to Don Alonzo de Cardenas.
[1650-1, January 1-5.] — Draft. (Also not adopted by Parliament.)
[N. XVII., 61.]
DoM JOAO DE GUIMARAES tO the PARLIAMENT.
165[0-]1, January [3-] 1 3. — Objecting to the resolutions of the l.st
instant (printed iu Co?}imo7is' Journals, vi. 518) concerning the manner
in which audience was to be given him, mainly on the ground that they
were of the nature, of an ex post facto law, being passed after his arrival
in London and his application for an audience, beseeching them to
provide for his admittance, desiring a speedy answer, and that they
should appoint one or more commissioners, with whom he might discuss
the question of an audience. (See Commons^ Journals, vi. 519.) In
T^atin with English translation. [N. XVII., 112.]
Major-General Lambert to
16o0[-l], January 4. Edinburgh. — My last gave an account of the
surrender of Edinburgh Castle. Nothing considerable has happened
since but the Coronation of Charles the Second, which was performed
with great joy and shooting of guns and bonfires on the 1st instant, and
great preparations making towards the sudden raising of a great army
which will consist wholly of malignant people. We hear their Par-
liament has passed an Act, assented to by their king, empowering him
to call whom he thinks fit into their army and to hang and forfeit any
who shall refuse or desert their colonels, and for this purpose their
king is gone into the North, where he is to set up his standard. How-
ever this is most certain they have chosen all their new colonels being
the most popular and beloved men, with whom Ave hear the people rise
very willingly so that I think we may certainly conclude they will have
numerous army before long. Massey has a commission and most
English officers, and 'tis confidently reported they have encouragements
and intend to send a party for England, which though we shall
endeavour to prevent, yet it will be our duty not to be too secure at
least in a preventing insurrections and risings in our own bowels, which
I conceive is most to be feared. We have had gi-eat thoughts how to
prevent these new levies, and if possible to have contrived a way for our
getting over the water, but Providence denying that all this time makes
me wait the Lord's leisure. . . Our great want besides the difficulty
of passing over the river is want of victuals, our stores being wholly
exhausted except a little cheese, and we in great straits what to do not
hearing of the coming of any more. It will be of singular advantage
to our affairs to have money and provisions sent us. Copy. [N. XIL,
261, No. 1.]
DoM JoAO de Guimaraes to [William Lenthall].
165[(>-]1, January [7-] 17. — Acknowledging the receipt that after-
noon of the resolution of the House affirming their former resolution
concerning his audience, and expressing his willingness to comply, and
therefore desiring a day and hour for the same might be ap})ointed.
(See Commons'' Journals, vi. 520.) In Latin. [N. XVII., 113.]
The Same to the Same.
1G5[0-]1, January [8-] 18. — Stating that he is informed that those
who have the custody of the arrested goods of the Portugal merchants
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are resolved to make sale thereof to-morrow and desiring that the Par-
Hanieiit may by their inj miction hinder tlie s.-ime h'St it prove prejudicial
to the peace on both sides desired. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 522.)
In Latin, with English translation. Impressed Seal. [N. XVII.,
114.]
Major- General Lambert to
16o0[-l], January 8. Edinburgh. — Their young king is gone to
Aberdeen, wher<', 'tis reported he sets up his standard. They will rise
willingly, being very unanimous, yet the dumb man of Peebles makes
signs that they will before long cut off the heads of some great ones.
Truly I am confident they have filled the measure of their inicpiities
and the Lord will speedily judge them. Middleton is come in and 'tis
thought will be received. Duke Hamilton is thought will be general ;
Massey has a regiment of horse. He must be they say for England and
their army will be so numerous as they think to spare a considerable
party with him. Straghan, we hear, is excommunicated and sundry
others we believe will follow. We are labouring where we can to get a
store of horsemeat to Leith. Something considerable I hope we may
do, but not full to our purpose. Extract. [N. XIL, 261, No. 2.]
Speech of Jolo de Guimaraes at his audience by a Committee of
Parliament.
[1650-1, January 10.] — Enlarging at great length on the ancient
friendship between England and Portugal and the services rendered by
the former to the latter especially against the Mahometans and against
Philip II., and desiring that those imaginary clouds of discord should
vanish as serving only to eclipse the clear light of their ancient amity
which the importune sagacity of their common enemy would fain
deprive them of and stating that he came with full powers from the
King of Portugal to confer about the conservation of peace and remov-
ing all emergent obstacles to resolve and establish with the Parliament
whatever shall be necessary for composing their present affairs. (See
Cotnmofis' Journals, vi. 523, and Whitelocke, Memorials, p. 486.) In
Latin with English translation. The first signed. [N. XVII., 103,
104.]
Thomas Birch and others to William Lenthall.
1650[-1], January 10. Preston. — Asking him to represent to
Parliament the case of the widows and children of soldiers killed in
the Parliament service by which their leases being for their life were
determined, as many of the landlords, Delinquents who had compounded,
refused to renew except on onerous terms. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII.,
35.]
Hugh Horsom, Mayor, and others to William Lenthall.
1650[--1], January 11. Barnstaple. — Praying that satisfaction and
restitution be made to the town for the disbursements amounting to
16,000/. incurred by it for fortifications and soldiers for the service of
the Parliament during the war. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 36.]
DoM Jolo DE Guimaraes to William Lenthall.
165[0-]1, January [18-]23. — Repeating his request that the sale of
the arrested goods of the Portugal merchants be stopped or at least
suspended. In Latin. [N. XVII., 115.]
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The Committee for answering the Spanish Ambassador, &c.
[1650-1, January 15.] — Draft letter from the Parliament to the
King of Spain. "By Don Alonso de Cardenas . . and by many
other testimonies it seems clear how great an inclination your Majesty
hath with kindness and civilities to oblige the Commonwealth of
England. On our part that Royal affection which your Majesty
expresseth towards us and our countrymen comes very acceptably to
us . . and is to be cherished from henceforth with all due returns
of neighbourhood and mutual friendship. Nevertheless we desire your
Majesty and insist that public justice may now at length be satisfied in
the case of Antony Ascham our Resident's wicked murder so much the
rather, because after the authors of such a villainy have been duly
punished we shall not doubt the sending an Ambassador from hence to
your Royal Court, who may open such things as may be no less advan-
tageous to your Majesty than to this Commonwealth. On the other
side if we shall suffer that blood accompanied with so many weighty
circumstances to pass unrevenged we know not how to deny to our just
God nor to our native country a participation in the crime especially if
we should venture another Englishman into a country where he may
be assassinated and no man punished therefor." (See Commons^
Journals, vi. 524.) [N. XVIL, 37.] A Latin translation is annexed
to the two copies of the King's letter which are N. XV II., 56 ; and
N. XVII., 65, is a draft with alterations. The first part down to
*' this Commonwealth " closely agrees with the draft rejected on the
7th, the rest is an addition.
The Parliament to Don Alonzo de Cardenas.
[1650-1, January 15.] — "The Parliament . . have taken into
their most serious consideration the letters and papers lately delivered
unto them by your Excellency on the behalf of the King your Master,
and have commanded us in their name to return this answer.
So soon as it pleased God ... to restore this nation to the
liberty and settlement now enjoyed in this present Government
it was their care and endeavour to maintain all good correspondence
and amity with foreign Princes and States, the neighbours and former
allies of this nation and particularly with the great and powerful King
your Master for which purpose . . th(;y dispatched their Resident
unto the Court of Spain.
Upon the same grounds the Parliament doth well resent the respect
now done them by the King ... in qualifying your Excellency
. . . as his Majesty's Ambassador here for acknowledging the
authority and sovereignty of this Commonwealth to reside in this
present Parliament.
The Parliament takes notice withal of the several favours and
civilities ext(mded to their Admirals and fleet upon the coasts of Spain
by his Majesty and by his officers there in pursuance of his commands.
Though the narrative delivered in by your Excellency be differing in
matter of fact from what the Parliament hath received from Admiral
Blake in his letters" — duplicates whereof are sent herewith — "and the
desires of their Admiral thereupon made, the Parliament doth make
them their'own, recommending them to your Excellency for an effectual
answer to be procured thereunto from the King. . . . And that all
due encouragement and security may be given to the merchants of this
nation in the managing of their trade and commerce.
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Thoy tftko notice further of a firm friendship and good correspon-
dence which l>is Majesty is pleased to tender unto this Commonwealth,
all which is entertained by the Parliament with very good acceptance
and they are resolved not to be wanting on their part in expressing the
same towards the King . . . with all due returns of amity and
respect.
They also take notice how far proceedings have been had against
the actors of that horrid murder upon their late Resident INIr. Ascham
and do insist that justice be speedily and exemplarily done therein.
For which purpose — among other things — the Parliament have thought
fit to direct a letter expressly to his Majesty, which they desire your
Excellency's care in causing it to be conveyed unto his Royal hands, and
have commanded us to deliver you a duplicate thereof.
What your Excellency hath or shall have further to communicate
the Parliament hath appointed the Council of State to receive the same
and to return . . the resolution of the Parliament thereupon." Draft
or Cojiy. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 524.) [N. XVII., 38.] The
draft as submitted by the Committee and amended by the House is
N. XVII., 62. N. XVII., 64, is another draft of the beginning of the
letter.
Don Alonso de Cardenas to Sir Oliver Fleming.
1650-1, January 20-30. — Stating that the state of his health
prevents him from leaving the house and that he is therefore unable
to comply with the order of the Parliament appointing Tuesday the
21st — 31st, for his receiving their answer to the King of Spain's letter,
and requesting him to inform the Parliament of the same. In Spanish.
Signed. [N. XVIL, 72.]
List under the hands of Richard Sykes and others.
1650[-1], January 20. — Showing the apportionment of 23,566/. l^.Hrf.
between the reduced officers late under the command of Ferdinando
Lord Fairfax by virtue of an ordinance of October 10, 1648. (See
Commons' Joimials, vi. 47; vii. 174.) [N. XV., 113.]
Colonel Otven Roe and others to the Committee for the Navy.
[1650-1, January 21.] — Proposing that the debts due to them from
the State be allowed them out of the discoveries they shall make in
manner therein stated. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 581.) [N.
XVI. 78.]
The Parliament to the King of Spain.
[1650-1, January 22.] — " How much your Majesty hath been
affected with the heinous murder of our Resident Anthony Ascham,
and what hath hitherto been done toward the punishing of his
murderers we have understood both by your letters and by Don Alonso
de Cardenas. Nevertheless as often as we consider the foulness of that
fact which takes away the very means of having or maintaining any
commerce at all if the law of Embassy solemn with all nations shall
without punishment so impiously be violated, we cannot but wich all
earnestness again request your Majesty that those parricides may with
speed be brought to due punishment and that you would not suffer
justice longer to be deferred by any delay or pretence whatever. And
though Ave do very much value the friendship of so powerful a King,
yet that the authors of so horrid a murder may not escape their condign
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punishment we ought to use our utmost endeavours. That courteous
usage which by your Majesty's command our men have found in the
ports of Spain since the injuries put upon us in the port of Lisbon as
also your Majesty's good affection towards us which your Ambassador
hath of late with much expression made known to us we acknowledge
with all gratitude, neither shall it be unpleasing to us to render to your
Majesty and the Spanish nation like friendly offices if occasion happen.
But unless justice be satisfied Avithout delay which we have now long
sought we see not what ground of sincere or lasting friendship there
can be, which notwithstanding to preserve and to further all free
commerce no befitting means or opportunity shall be by us omitted."
In Latin with English translation. Draft with Amendments. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 524, 52G.) [N. XVII., 39.]
Miles Corbett and other the Commissioners to Ireland to William
Lenthall.
1650[-1], January 25. Waterford. — Concerning the state of the
army and the enemy and desiring that supplies might be hastened.
(Printed in Grrey, iv. Appendix, No. 49, p. 82.) (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 530.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 37.]
DOM JOAO DE GUIMARAES tO the PaKLIAMENT.
165[0-]1, [January 27-] February 6. — Humbly demanding an
answer with regard to his mission, since if he further delays to do so
he will incur the suspicion of coming rather to attempt and commence
than to complete the business, and that as a pledge of their good will
they will stop or at least suspend the sale and condemnation of Portu-
guese goods, concerning which he had applied to the Parliament by
three letters to the Speaker, to which he had received no answer. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 529.) Duplicates in Latin. [N. XVII.,
116, 118.]
The Parliament to Dom Joao de Guimaraes.
[1650-1, January 29.] — Reciting their grievances on account of the
protection granted by the King of Portugal to the revolted ships and
the steps they had taken to obtain redress by reprisals whereby a full
reparation and satisfaction may be had both of the public and private
losses, " which nevertheless they are not unwilling to receive by other
ways agreeable to the honour and good of this Commonwealth . .
when it shall appear to them how the same may be clearly and
effectually concluded whereunto they are the more induced by these
ofiers of friendship and amity by you made in the name of the King
your Master to the Parliament . . who desire to be certified whether
yourself are sufficiently authorised for this purpose. And that the
powers given unto you on that behalf may be produced for the further
satisfaction of the Parliament." (See Commons' Journals, vi. 529.)
[N. XVII., 105.]
Lord Muskerry to [William Candler], Governor of Macroom
Castle.
1G50[-1], January 30. — "The Castle being in opposition to my
party I thought fit according to my accustomed civilities to summon
you to yield me the possession thereof by fair means and on honourable
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terniB, wliich opportunity if you neglect I will endeavour to come
otlierwime by it, uiul acfiuit my own conscience of the iucouveniences
that may ensue . ."
and
William Candlkr to Loitn Muskekry.
1650[-1], January 31. — "You should do little to the reducing of
the place if you did not attempt it with a piece of paper, in which I
always expected inore lines of terror than in thohC of your approaches,
only I observe you resolve upon this refusal to recover this place
otherwise than by fair and honourable terms. I believe I shall as
easily acquit myself of the danger as you of the inconveniency. Pursue
the ways of honour and safety to yourself, and you teach me my duty,
which is to trust myself and this whole action to the mercy of Heaven
and not yours." Copies. [N. XII., 263.]
Thomas [Walsh, Archbishop of] Cashel, to Monsieur Tirell,
D.D., Superior of the Irish in the Abbey of Arras.
1650[-I], January 31. Limerick. — "Things fallen out most un-
towardly in this kingdom above ordinary expectation, through the
faults of some which quitted " it " and others which remain in it, all the
passages and tragedies whereof have been by your private and public
letters often suggested to the Supreme Council before and in the time
of your agency to the Court of France, and yet the current did go so
strong for that faction, as th' other party could not prevail against it,
nor your letters make any impression on them. All Ulster is lost,
Leinster have not a foot but is for the Parliament, all Munster unto the
City of Limerick and only the County of Clare is lost. Connaught is yet
sacred and untoucht by the enemy, and out of it we yet hope to recover
Ireland by a general insurrection of all the Provinces, whose inhabitants
are so graveled and yoked by the Parliament, as they are resolved
rather to die honestly in the field than live basely at home. If the
Cities of Limerick and Galway had submitted themselves unto those
which desired the command of them, they had been lost as other cities
and places are. Our new Deputy for Ormonde is my Lord Marquess of
Clanrickard, of whom I may not yet complain, for he is not in govern-
ment but since the 24th of December and there are hopes of his doing
well. My Lord of Castlehaven is Lieu tenant-General in Munster and
in the field with a very considerable party of horse and foot. My Lord
of Muskerry and Mr. David Roch, son and heir unto my Lord Eoch,
have a good party in the west of Ireland, Sir John Dungan, Captain
Scurlock, Hugh mac Phelim and others [are] with a good party in
Leinster. I hope this summer to be ofi" or on, pray for us there hard."
(See Coynmons' Journals, vi. 564.) Copt/. [N. XIJ., 262.]
The Parliament.
I650[-l], February 4. — Order referring to the Council of State the
letter of the Portuguese Minister. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
vi. 530.) [N. XVIL, 117.]
The C0I7NCIL OF State.
16oO[-l], February 4. — Order reporting concerning the General's
Life Guard. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 530.) [N. XVL,
63.]
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The Estates of Holland and West Frizeland to the
Parliament.
165[0-]1, February [4-]14. — Asking for the restitution of the St.
Matthias and Voung Tobias of Liibeck and their cargoes or for j)ay-
ment of the value of the same, they being the property of certain citizens
of Amsterdam. (See Commons' Journals, vi, 537.) [N. XVIII., 110.]
Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy, to William Lentiiall.
1650[-1], February 7. Waterford. — Explaining that he had not
written to him either for supplies or to narrate his proceedings as he
had done so to the Council of State and approving of the Parliament's
choice of Commissioners. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 48,
p. 80.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. 535.) Seal. [N. VIII., 39.]
Henry Ireton, Lord Deputy, and the Commissioners of the
Parliament to William Lenthall.
1650[-1], February 10. Waterford. — In support of Lord Broghill's
petition that w^hereas an Act lately passed for settling on him and his
heirs an estate of 1,000/. per annum lately belonging to Lord Muskerry
is so drawn as to be altogether invalid the same may be amended.
Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 40.]
The Committee for Plundered Ministers.
1650[-1], February 13. — Exceptions against the Books entitled,
" The Accuser Shamed" and " The Clergy in their Colours" by Mr.
John Fry. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 536.) [X. XVI., 64.]
The Parliament.
1660[-1], February 14. — Commission to Oliver St. John and Walter
Strickland as lAmbassadors Extraordinary to the States-General of
the United Provinces. In Latin and English. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 535.) [N. XVIII., 71.]
The Parliament to the Ambassadors to the States-General.
Same date. — Heads of Instructions. I. You are to repair forthwith
to the present Assembly of the States-General at the Hague and deliver
them your Credentials, and also to the States of the several Provinces,
if they shall be convened, and you find it be to the sei-vice of the
Commonwealth to do so.
2. You are to signify to the States-General that the Parliament have
thought fit to send you as Ambassadors Extraordinary to let them know
that though this Commonwealth have had but too much cau^e given them
to desist from their former endeavours to grow up into firm and near
union with that State yet to give a clear proof of the sincerity love and
goodwill which this Commonwealth bears to their neighbours of the
United Provinces and to show how acceptable the endeavours of the
States of Holland to hold a good correspondence with this State have
been to the Parliament, the I'arliainent have thought fit by you to tender
the friendship of tliis Commonwealth to the States-General and to let
them know that the Parliament is not only ready to renew and preserve
inviolably that amity and good correspondency that hath been anciently
between the English nati(»n and the L'nited l^rovinces, but are further
willing to enter into a more strict and intimate alliance and union with
them.
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3. You shall represent to them how much the interests of Englaml
and the United Provinces are one, and how great an influence for good
or evil the union or disunion between them must needs have upon the
true Reformed Religion.
4. You are to make known to them that the Parliament is very
highly sensible of the horrid murder committed upon Dr. Dorislans, and
if any of tho8(! murderers or accessories bo known or found yet abiding
within their jurisdiction, you are to press for justice against them and
for all right to be done, and Batisfaction given on that behalf to this
Commonwealth.
5. If any person shall (in original draft " Whereas there is one Mr.
Dowell a Scotchman that takes ") take upon him the quality of Resident
Ambassador or Agent there from the Scots' King usurping the name of
the King of Great Britain, and endeavours to be received by the States-
General in that quality, you are to declare how much the same is
derogatory to the honour and J-ights of this Commonwealth, and there-
fore you are to do your utmost to hinder the same ; And if such person
shall have audience in that quality before your arrival by the said States-
General or any of the Provincial States you are to deUver your protest
against the samo, when you shall judge most convenient.
6. You are to perform all usual civilities to the public ministers of
friendly or allied States there.
7. You shall apply yourselves to remove all misrepresentations of the
Parliament and affairs of this Commonwealth, and shall from time to
time by writing, printing, or otherwise declare the true state thereof,
and endeavour to preserve a good understanding between the two
States, and lay open the obstructions that have or may hinder the same,
and make demands of just satisfaction for past grievances, according to
the instructions you shall receive.
8. Y''ou shall have due regard to all such things, as may concern
trade and commerce.
9. You are to pursue the present instructions and such as you shall
receive, as necessity or advantage shall require, and shall frequently
keep the Parliament or Council of State apprised of your proceedings.
(See Commons' Journals, vi. 535.) Draft with amendments. [jST.
XVIIT., 71.]
The Parliament to the States- General.
Same date.— Letters of Credence to Oliver St. John and Walter
Strickland as Ambassadors Extraordinary. (See Commons' Journals,
vi. 535.) Draft with amendment. [N. XVIII., 72.]
Lord Willoughby to Lady Willoughby.
1650[-1], February 15. Barbados. — Desiring her to come to him
and concerning his private and family affairs. Seal. [N. VIII., 41.]
The Same to Edv?-ard Lincoln and another.
Same date. — Desiring them to send him the vessels and j^oods
described. Seal. [N. VIIL, 49.]
The Examination of William Mowbray before the Commissioners
for Compositions.
1650[-1], February 20. — He being at Breda about April and May
1650, saw the Earl of Oxford many times, viz., twenty and more with
the King of Scots, and several times waiting at the said King's table,
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and also saw him go after the King into the withdrawing rooms, and
at the same time he also saw Lord Craven with the said King several
times and many times waiting at his table upon him. Copia Vera.
[N. XVI., 65.]
Captain William Harding to Captain George Bishop.
1650[-1], February 28. Weymouth. — " I am informed by a gentle-
man . . out of France that there are great preparations upon the
King's interest to land soldiers in the West of Cornwall, and that there
are 28 sail of ships with 4,000 soldiers near ready . . who are to come
along with Sir [Richard] Greenfield, who is appointed their general,
and there is one Harris or Harrison of the West of Devonshire or
Cornwall, formerly in the Parliament's service, their correspondent, that
is to give them inlet, and hath made a party in those parts to join with
them." Seal. [N. VIII., 42.]
The Marquess of Clanrickard to the Earl of Castlbhaten.
1650[-1], March 2. Portumna. — " Being upon my way yesterday
morning to Athlone as far as the new fort, and having given order for
the securing of that passage, ... I received a despatch from
Father George Dillon newly landed at Galway and with him one
Monsieur St. Catherine, whom he calleth ambassador from the Duke
of Lorraine. They have brought good supplies of money and
overtures of large assistance, if we can agree, and a strong fleet at
sea, and his letters and others from the Commissioners importuning my
speedy repair to Tyrrelawe, I have turned faces abovit and will go
from hence to-morrow to Tyrrelawe, though this weather doth some-
what pinch my teased constitution. This treaty being likely to be of
matters of great difficulty and high concernment, it is necessary I
should have the assistance of the ablest judgments and rightest affec-
tions. If your Lordship have a few days to spare and make a start to
Galway it will be much of satisfaction to me, and perhaps your Lord-
ship may thereby purchase a child's portion to carry back with
you.
I have appointed a rendezvous of all my Connaught horse at Clonfert
the 22nd of this month, only three troops sent to Sligo to make some
diversions that way, and I am confident they will be about 500 effective
horse. What posture they will be in then in Leinster to join upon any
design, or whether your Lordship will be in a condition to stir about
that time I speedily expect to know. The enemy is drawing
strongly together about Killbeggan, but I cannot imagine what design
they can have with their labour and spoil of horse, the Shannon,
I presume, [being] very sure against any attempt they can make,
and so having much of trouble and business on me I mutit hastily
conclude.
Postscript. — I have heard nothing yet of your Limerick ambassadors.
I hope they have taken better resolutions." (See Commons^ Journals,
vi. 564.) Copy. [N. XIL, 264.]
The Council of State.
1650-1, -March 3. — Order reporting various matters to the Parlia-
ment. (Most of it is printed in Comment' Journals, tI. 544, and all
in State Papers, Domestic, p. 68, paragraphs 4, 9, 10, 11.) Seal.
[N. XVI., 66.]
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Colonol SoLOUONT Richards to Henrt Irkton, Lord Deputy.
1650[-1], March 4. Crock an Pill ; near Bristol. — Have shipped
80 men commanded by Major Poole. Though I Jiave received of the
State 185/. to conduct my company to Hliipj)inf^ I could f^ivi; no account
of it. I durst not come near my men till my peace was procured and
they on board. I cannot stir hence till money comes, I am like to be
divided amongst brewers, bakers and cheesemongers yet 1 hope to be at
Milford ten days before any party of men can reach it. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 564.) [N. VIII., 43.]
Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall.
1650[-1], March 8. Edinburgh.— On behalf of Colonel Robert
Lilburne. (Printed in Carlyle, No. 168.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII.,
44.]
Oliver Cromwell to William Lenthall.
1650[-1], March 11. Edinburgh. — Concerning the proposed
erection of a College at Durham. (Printed in Carlyle, No, 169.) Copi/.
[N. XII., 264a.]
Colonel John Hewson to .
1650[-1], March 14. Finnagh. — Concerning the taking of that
place and his other proceedings. Enclosed:
A list of Officers taken prisoners.
The Articles of Surrender.
(The list and articles are printed in Gilbert, iii. 383, and also a letter
of the same date from him to William Lenthall to the same effect but
fuller than this.) Copies. [N. XII., 265, 266.]
Resolution of the States-General on the proposal of the
Deputies of the Province of Holland.
16.^[0-]1, March [14, 15-]24, 25. — Concerning the precedency
between the Commissioners of the States-General and the Lords Ambas-
sadors of France, the former to take precedence in the house of the latter,
but the latter to take precedence at conferences in the withdrawing room
of the States-General. [N. XVIIL, 111.]
The States-General.
165 [0-]l, March [15-"!25. — Resolution upon the answer in writing of
the Ambassador of Portugal, that all further conference be broken off
with him and that he be no more acknowledged as an ambassador, but
as a private person, and the States of Holland and West Friezeland are
to declare to him that his freedom from Excise which he had enjoyed by
virtue of the aforesaid quality be taken from him. " The deputies of
the province of Friezeland said they were not authorised to concur with
the resolution and therefore could not agree to it." [N. XVIIL, 112.]
Thomas Maroktts to Oliver Cromwell.
1650[-1], March 17. Whitehall. — By desire of the Council of War
at Whitehall informing him that Colonel Nicholas Borlace, though
within the articles of Truro, had had goods and cattle above the value of
500/. taken by the Sequestrators' agent, that notwithstanding several
letters from the late Lord General Fairfax and from Cromwell himself
he could get no relief, that the power of the Commissioners for relief
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upon Articles is determined and the faith of the army in the breach of
the Articles is violated, and that the Oouacil therefore desire that he
would give him relief either by asking the Parliament to discharge his
sequestrations and fine amounting to 320/. or otherwise. (See letter of
October 10th following.) Seal, [N. Vlll., 46.]
John James and others to William Lentiiall.
1650[-1], March 17. Hereford. — Desiring that the persons tlierein
named be added to their Committee. Signed. [N. VIII., 47.]
Oliver St. John and Walter Strickland to the Council
OF State.
1650-1, March 20-30. — Describing their voyage and reception in the
Netherlands, and various matters there. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix,
No. 50, p. 83.) (See Covimons' Journals, vi. 554.) Signed. [N.
XVIII., 76.] A7i7iexed:
The English Ambassadors to the States-General at their
Audience.
16o0[-l], March [20-30.]— " The Parliament . . . well knowing
by the antient and successive treatyes and leagues of amitye
betweene England and the Netherlands, as well before their
restitution to their libertyes as since, and by the many and
notable assistances given unto them, and sometymes received
from them against the enemy es of each other lliat there hath
alwayes bin a firme union and constant entercourse of freindshipp
and reall affections betweene England and this state.
And withall, considering that the defence and ayde against forreigne
enemyes, and the free entercourse of trade and ti-affick, — the
common interests of states — , that first combined them in this
happy league, doe still continue with the accession sythence of
the profession of the true reformed religion and of the just
libertyes and freedome of the people of equall concernment unto
both, more then formerly.
And that God, who at first appointed unto all people the bounds of
their severall habitations, by situation, likenes of manners and
dispositions, commodityes ariseing by sea and land, shippinge
and otherwise, hath not only inabled them to bee more usefuU
unto each for the mayntenance of the common interests then to
others, but seeines likewise in those regards to putt a necessity
uppou both to desire and eflbct the gooil of both.
And finding by long experience that breaches sometymes occa-
sioned through misunderstanding have alwayos produced damage
unto both, and likewise regrett and impatience till reconciliation,
as if made for meet helps they could not bee well alone.
And further, observing that the signall blessing of Ahiiiglity God
hath ever accompanied the actions of each, undertaken for their
welfare wherby groat additions of happines have bin derived
unto both, for which they are bound ever to give (hankcs to God,
and were noo doubt taken into tiie consideration of the high
and potent lords of Holland, in their late good and acceptable
endejfvors for tlie continewance of a freindly correspondency
betweene the two states.
As therfore they have cause from hence, soe the Parliament
accordingly doe desire that this pious and strickt confederacy
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and leajjiic of amityc, derivetl Irom thoir ancestors unto tlioin,
may from themselves bee transmitted unto posterity, if God see
please. And such is the sincere love and <j;ood will, which the
Commonwealth of England heareth unto their neighbours of the
United Provinces, begotten and conserved uppon the grounds
before expressed, that they are willing to enter into a more
intimate alliance, and neerer union with tlicm then formerly
hath bin ; wherby a more reall and intrinsecall interest of each
in (.ihor, may bee contracted for their mutuall good.
This, the l*arliamcnt of the Commonwealth of England, doth by
us, their ambassaxlors extraordinary, declare and make tender of
to you the high and mighty lords, the States Crenerall of the
United Provinces of the Netherlands, and hath given us full
power and authority on their part to bring to effect. And they
have chosen this as the most seasonable tyme to acquaint your
Lordshipps herewithall, when you are mett in this great and
extraordinary Assembly to consult, as they suppose, matters of
highest importance to your state, and which hath bin occasioned
by remarkable acts of Divine Providence, and likewise when the
Commonwealth of England, through the infinite goodnes of God,
is in soe peacable and settled a condition under the present
goverment, and freed in soe great a measure as now it is from
enemyes abroad.
And although great alterations of goverment, how good and just
soever, have alwayes bin accompanied Avith various and sinister
constructions, tending to the disadvantage of the state con-
cerned, wherof wee know the Netherlands have had experience
as well as others, nor can it bee otherwise expected, because
those without are not soe fully acquainted with the grounds and
causes therof, and by reason of the several! interests, relations
and dependencyes involved tberin ; yet considering the place
and persons where and to whom wee now speake, and the decla-
rations of this state made at Utreckt, the 23rd of January, in
the yeare 1579, and in this place, the 26th of July in yeare
1581, they thought it not needful! to bee particular upon this
subject.
My Lords, in the several! and successive mutations of tlie affaires
and conditions of the Netherlands, the treatyes and alliances
betweene England and them, have alwayes bin continewed, and
with the greatest expression of affection from England when
this state hath stood in most need. And upon the present
alteration in England, soe happily by the blessing of God
ordered for the common good, your Lordshipps may see cause to
continew and improve them to the neerest conjunction, a founda-
tion being therby layd of makeing them more durable and
advantagious then formerly, when they depended upon the
uncertayntves of the life, alliances, change of affections and
private interest of one person.
My Lords, yow see the Commonwealth of England — notwithstand-
inof the many discouragements they have found, and just cause
given them of laying aside the thoughts of any further motion in
this kind — have begun to you and in matters of highest concern-
ment to both, led theruuto — such is the mercy of God — not out
of necessity but choyce. This, their good will, deserves all ac-
ceptacion on your part, with whom it now rests, and will, they
doubt not, produce resolutions answerable and tymely, and what-
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soever issue it shall pleiise God in his wisdume to give, they
shall ahvayes have the satisfaction of haveing done what befitted
them, and what the wcUfaic of the true reformed religion, and
the other great and common interests of both states obliged them
to doe." Concerning ourselves we would have you rest assured
of our sincere affections to the welfare of this state. We desire
that you would with all convenient speed appoint Commissioners
to treat with us. Read in Parliament July 2n(l, being No. 1.
Qiee Commons' Journals, \\. .595.) [K. XVIII., 75.] Another
copy read April 1st is N. X^'III., 79.
The Same to William Lenthall.
Same date. — Also describing their voyage and reception and en-
closing an order made by the States of Holland on account of the
malicious language and insolent carriago of the old ^lalignants towards
themselves. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 51, p. 86.) (See
Commons' Journals, \\. 66^.) Sir/ncd. [N. XVIII., 78.] Enclosed:
The Estates of Holland and West Friezeland.
1650[-1], March [19-]2n. — Proclamation forbidding affronts or in-
juries to the Ambassadors or public ministers of Kings, Princes,
or Republics under pain of corporal punisliment but ordering
on the contrary that all inhabitants give all honour respect and
assistance to them. Copy. [N. XVIII., 113.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
1650[-1], March 20[-30]. — Demanding satisfaction for the murder of
Dorislaus. (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 171, and in Peck,
Desiderata, Curiosa, xi. 17.) Read in Parliament July 2nd being
No. 2. (See Commons'' Journals, vi. 595.) [N. XVIII., 73.] Another
copy|read April 1st is N. XVIII., 77.
Extract from the Register of the Resolutions of the States-
General.
165[0-]1, March [21-]3l. — Appointing Commissioners to tieat with
the English Ambassadors. (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 174.)
Read in Parliament July 2nd being No. 3. (See Commons" Journals,
vi. 595.) [N. XVIII., 71.]
William King to Henhy Ireton, Lord Deputy.
1650[-1], March 24. Loghguire. — Concerning the terms agreed on
between Clanrickard and the Duke of Lorraine's agent, and Castle-
haven's proceedings, and enclosing the abstracts of some letters that
came to his hands about two days ago. (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendi.v,
No. 7, p. 15.) (See Commons' Journals, vi. .'6 1.) [N. VIII., 48.]
Enclosed:
i. Colonel Plunket to the [Roman Catholic] Arciihishop ok
DuiJLIN.
1650[-1], January 3. Brussels. — Lord Taaflfc sends to you the
Abbot of St. Catherine from the i')uke of Lorraine, with a con-
siderable sum of money, and promises of future supplie.-; of more
and of ammunition, arms, men and olllcers. None is more
willing or better able to defend you than this Duke, who, in the
presence of Father Dillon and me, assure<l Lord Taafle that he
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would venture liis tronsure, liis life and his estate, in reguiuing
that part of tlie kingdom which is possessed by the enelny, if you
call upon him unanimously to your assistance he protests that he
will settle religion in that kingdom in as ami)le a manner as it
is exercised at Rome. The Al)bot of St. Catiierine is one of
the best gentlemen of Lorraine, and one of the Duke's Privy
Council whom he esteems very much. If he return with
satisfaction the Duke will effect that before the end of next
summer your enemies will be dispossessed of their several holds
in that kingdom. The Duke will be able to do it, for he is a
wise prince and very rich. He wants neither good counsel
nor comm.inders. He has a good army and the best horsemen
in the w^orld. He ordered Lord TaatFe to prepare a good
magazine for the rtiuskets, cannon, ammunition, etc. which he
intends to send to be in readiness against the Abbot's return.
He is also preparing ships for war to b(; sent with the first
mission. If you encourage him, you will have 50 sails before
the end uf March. Abstract. [N. XII., 260.]
ii. LoED Taaffe to [the Irish Roman Catholic Archbishops],
Same date. — All I advise your Graces is not let slip his offered
protection, for no other Prince in Christendom is either willing
or able to assist you. You will therefore do well to direct the
persons committed to your charge not to neglect so unexpected
a blessing, whereby they may secure their religion loyalty and
fortunes from their present dangers. I have procured such
assistance from his Highness which I send by my uncle George.
Abstract. [N. XII., 260 end.]
The English Ambassadors to the Commissioners appointed by
THE States-General.
1651, [March 25-] April 4. — "We propound that it be declared and'
agreed that in the ensuing treaty no article that shall be agreed and
concluded upon by both sides shall be obligatory unto either unless the
treaty be completed and brought to effect." Read in Parliament
July 2nd being JSo. 4. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 595.) [N. XYIIl.,
80.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — " We do tender the friendship of the Commonwealth
unto the . . . States-General . . . and do propound that the
amity and good correspondency Avhich hath anciently bceu between the
English nation and the United Provinces be not only renewed and pre-
served inviolably, but that a more strict and intimate alliance and union
be entered into by them, whereby there may be a more intrinsical and
mutual interest of each in other than hath hitherto been for the good of
both." Read in Parliament July 2nd being Xo. 5. [X. XYIIL, 81.]
The Committee for the Sale of Delinquents' Estates.
[1651, Marc'n 25,] — Order reporting the case of Mr. Carew
Rawleigh. (Printed in Comtnons'' Journals, vi. .552.) [X. XVI., 69.]
The Committee for the Northern Associa^c^^,
1651, March 26. — Resolution naming the persons' t^'tffefeive the
3,000/. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 537.) [X. XVfCV 70.]
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The States-General to the Exglisu Ambassadors.
1651, [March 28-]April 7.— Reply to No. 5. (Printed in French
in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 176,) Head July 2nd being No. 6. [N.
XVIII., 82.]
The Council of State.
16.51, April 1. (Sic, but not completely drawn up till the .3rd, as it
refers to a paper dated April 3-13.) — Order reporting that in jiursuance
of the Order of February 4th the Councilprepared a paper of demands
in six Articles containing what they conceived to be requisite to be
agreed unto on the part of the Portuguese previous to any further
treaty of peace which paper (Xo. 1) was delivered to the Minister on
February the 12th and at the same time a paper (No. 2) was delivered
of the charge the Commonwealth had been at (214,640/.) in reference
to their demands in general made in the fourth Article, as the same was
certified from the Commissioners of the Navy.
That at the same time they received from the said Minister a paper
(No. 3) containing three preliminary demands. Upon the receipt
whereof they signified to him that the Council expected an answer to
their six demands before they returned any to the paper received from
him.
That the said Minister on February the 13th returned a paper
(No. 4) replying to the six demands together with a paper (No. 5) of
redemands of the charge of tlie Portugals (amounting to 900,000/.)
Avhich his answer to the fourth Article refers to.
That the Council finding therein nothing of satisfaction to their said
six demands they sent him a second paper (No. 6) on February the
15th, in which they declared they were not satisfied. And they
appointed the same Committee to meet with the said Minister and in
conference to give reasons (No. 7) why the said papers were un-
satisfactory. And also ordered that the State of fact of all the trans-
actions at Portugal should be drawn up by Dr. Walker upon conference
with Mr. Vane and with the Generals of the tieet there, which was
accordingly done, and the said State of fact (No. 8) delivered to the
said Minister and also the said reasons.
That at the same time the said Minister, after many verbal discourses
delivered a pajjer (No. 9) to the said Committee, Avhieh was reported to
the Council. And thereupon a third paper (No. 10) was sent to him on
Febniary the 25th declaring that the Council was not satisfied with his
answer in that paper, and insisted upon their former demands.
That the said Minister on March the 3rd returned to the Council n
paper (No. 11) as an answer to their third paper, upon consideration
whereof the said Council, not finding satisfaction to their demands to
the end no occasion or colour might be taken by him either to make
ambiguous or insignificant answers or to draw the business into length
upon pretence of difficulties that were not, on March the Gth sent him
a paper (No. 12), explaining what might seem dubious to him in the
first paper of demands and also showing wherein what he had yet
offeretl was not satisfactory.
That on IMarch the 10th the Council received fnnn the ^Minister two
papers (Nos. 13, 14) for answer to their last, in which there was an
agreement in efteet to the first, third and sixth Articles of their first
paper but'conditionated that the whole were agreed within fifteen days.
But as to the second, fourth, and iiflh — which were of greatest con-
sequence — that to the second was not fully satisfactory, and those to the
fourth and fifth to as little purpose as the former.
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Tlmt (licrcforo on March tlic 12tli tho Coiinfil sent him a fifth \m]H'\
(No. 15) showing mow. at largo why his answer to the sncorid fourth
and fiftli deuiands reinaine<l still unsatisfactory, and gave him also such
an answer to his three j)reliniinaries as they conceived tlicni capable of,
having hitherto given no answer at all to them.
That on March tlie 18th the Council received from the Minister a
paper (No. IG) in answer, containing at last an answer to the second
Article of their first paper a» explained in the fourth paper, but still
under condition that the Avhole was agreed unto within lo days, but as
to the fourth and fifth offering nothing that was yet satisfactory.
The Council thereupon on March the 22nd sent him a sixth paper
(No. ]7) and received one (No. 18) on the 2oth containing expostulation
and not satisfaction.
Thev have therefore thought fit to report the whole to the Parlia-
ment, and to offer in one paper ^(No. 19), the first, second, thinly and
sixth demands Avitli his answers that seem to have given satisfaction
unto them, and in another paper apart the fourtli (No. 20) and fifih
(No. 21) demands with all his answers to them which considered in
particular or in any result to be drawn from them all do not offer to
the Council the satisfaction which they have thought fit to insist upon.
All which they submit to the consideration and judgment of Parlia-
ment.
The report being prepared April the 1st the Council thought fit to
signify their intentions herein to the said Minister (No. 22), that if be
had any further matter to offer before the Report it might with the
former be offered to the consideration of Parliament. As answer to
which the Council received to day a paper (No. 23) dated April 3-13,
the copy whereof is also herewith presented, with the Council's opinion
that he hath not yet satisfied the fourth and fifth demands, and that as
to the fifth demand to which nothing is said of further satisfaction in
this paper there are many cases of great losses of many persons of the
best affections to the Commonwealth which fall within that Article,
which <leserve very much commiseration, and which the Council is of
opinion ought to be satisfied by the King of Portugal, to which he hath
yet offered nothing satisfactory. (See Coitunons' Joiiriuils, vi. 556,
S.^S.) (All these papers except No. 8 are in this volume numbered
rhus 1 = 130, 2 = 127, 3 = 131, 4 = 132, 5 = 128, G = 133, 7 = 146,
9 to 18= 134 to 143 respectively, 19, 20 and 21 = 129, 22= 144,
23 = 14.3. The articles (No. 1), the explanations (No. 12), and the
conclusion of No. 15 are printed in full in Campions' Journals, vi. boS,
559, from the last of which the three ilemaud? of the Portuguese
Minister appear.) [N. XVII., 120.]
The Council of State,
1651, Ajiril 3. — Order reporting the treaty with the Portuguese
Minister. [N. XVII., 121.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, April 4. The Hague. — Stating that two Dutch captains had
taken off the coast of Portugal a Portuguese ship laden with GOO chests
of sugar, and that in the English Channel the prize being separated by
a storm from her captors was taken by an English ship and carried into
Plymouth, on the ground that there was no copy on board of the com-
missions of the two Dutch captains, and demanding the restitution of
ship and cargo. In French. [N. X., 52.]
567
George Chappell, Commander of the Peter and Jane of London,
to the Council of State,
[1651, April 5.] — Petition stating that arriving with the said ship at
Lisbon at the time of the general sequestration there he was imprisoned
above five month? and the ship and cargo sequestered^ that he procured
liberty from the King to come to England with the said ship to bring
home 68 English mariners, prisoners there, upon caution given by him-
self and five others for the immediate return of the said ship, and pray-
ing that either he may be permitted to return with his said ship, or that
some other way may be thought of for the disobliging of his said
friends. (See State Papers, Domestic, pp. 131 , 225.) [N. XXIL, 140.]
Extract from the Resolutions of the Estates of Holland and
West Friezeland.
1651, April [9--] 19. — The report of the insolencies and actual violence
daily offered aljout the lodging of the English Ambassadors and also to
their attendant gentlemen and servants being heard in the Assembly, it
is resolved that the Lords of the Provincial Court shall be and are most
seriously desired to cause proceedings without delay for the apprehen-
sion of such persons as are at present known to have acted such violence
or insolencies, and for such as are not yet known to cause information to
be made against them ; and likewise to cause proceedings against the
person of Apsley, who is reported to absent himself, for the greater
terrifying of others, who shall go about to undertake such enormities,
and the said Lords shall not for any reasons neglect what is aforesaid
and what else may further the security of the said Ambassadors but
shall give account hereof to their Great Mightinesses.
The Magistrates of the Hague shall be and are likewise expressly
charged to cause proceedings to be made by their officers against all
such malevolent persons.
The Captain of the Guard of their High Mightinesses — besides the
charge formerly given him — shall keep before his door a continued
armed watch, always to have a careful eye to the lodging of the said
Ambassadors, and he is to erect and keep a tent court of guard about
the verge of the said lodging where it shall be judged best, and to put
therein such a number of soldiers as he shall judge best : and he is
charged to keep such order about the said lodging that no insolency
or concourse of people happen there, but to cause them to depart ; and
if they will not obey the said captain or others there conmianding are
expressly authorised, after warning, to fire upon them with bullets,
which may likewise be done to any who may attempt a rescue of sucb
as are apprehended.
And the several officers both of the said Court and the Hague are ex-
pressly charged to apprehend all such as shall go about to offer any
outrage or insolency upon the lodgings of the said Ambassadors, their
persons or servants, and the said captain of the Guard and his officers
and soldiers are charged to assist thcni.
This resolution is to be communicated to the Andmssadors with re-
quest whether they require anything further for their security. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 561.) [N. XVIIL, 114.]
The' King to every Colonel of Horse in the Army.
1651, April 9. Stirling. — Warrant, ordering him to send out of each
troop in his regiment one horse and man, the best armed and ajipointed
in it, to make a troop for the Duke of Buckingham. Cop)/. [N. XIL,
72.]
568
The CO.MMITTEK FOK TIIK AuMY.
1G">1, April 9. — Order rcj)ortin;^ coiicorninf^ tlie 7\rmy in Scotland.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 562.) [N. XVI., 71.]
Richard Shuttleworth and others to William Lkntiialk.
1651, April 9. Preston. — Enclosing the following petition, which
they support. Signed. Seal. Enclosed :
The most humble Petition of many hundreds of maiuned soldiers,
AviDows and fatherless children in the County of Lan-
caster.
Showing that the weekly pensions formerly received by them out
of the Sequestrations of the County had been discontinued since
the 24th of June last, the Commissioners being required to pay
the same into Goldsmiths' Hall, and praying that they might
receive them as formerly. Signed by four marksmen and marks-
women in the name of themselves and about 1,000 more. [N.
XXII., 129.]
The Parliament.
1651, April 10. — Proceedings with regard to the negotiations with
the Portuguese Minister. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 558,
559, 560, beginning " The Parliament this day resumed the debate,"
ending " within six days after they are delivered to him.) [N. XVII.,
122.]
The States- General to the English Ambassadors.
1651, April [11-] 21. —In reply to their letter of the previous day
(printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 177) fhey declare that they have
no other intention than to cultivate and entertain a sincere and perfect
fi'iendship and correspondence with the said Commonwealth, and to take
away from the Parliament every ground of jealousy or umbrage about the
expedition of Lieutenant Admiral Tromp towards the Scilly Islands or Sor-
lings, they further declare that they have given no orders or instructions
to the said Lieutenant Admiral to conquer and make himself master of
those isles, or to do anything to the prejudice of the said Common-
wealth, but only to oblige the Governor and those of the islands to
restore the ships and goods taken from their subjects and in case of
refusal or delay to attack and take their ships and goods wherever he
can. In French. Original and Copy. The first with Seal. [N".
X., 53; XVIL, 115.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
1651, April 15-25.— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 179.)
Read July 2nd, being No. 7. [N. XVIII., 83.]
.The States- General to the English Ambassadors.
1651, April [16-]26. — "The States-General . . . upon the report
which hath been made unto them by their Deputies who have been the
second time in conference with the Ambassadors . . . have declared as
they do declare by these presents, That they will not only renew and
observe inviolably the good amity and correspondence which of yore hath
been between the English nation and the United Provinces, but also to
enter into a more strait and intimate alliance and union by the means
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whereof they may reciprocally better find their interests for the good of
both states than heretofore hath been done." Eead July 2nd, being
No. 8. [N. XVIir., 84.]
The Englisu Ambassadors to the States-General.
1651, April l7[-27]. — " We propound that the two Commonwealths
may be confederated friends joined and allied together for the defence
and preservation of the liberties and freedom of the people of each
against all whomsoever that shall attemjot the disturbance of either state
by sea or land, or be declared enemies to the freedom and liberties of the
people living under either of the said Governments." (The rest is
printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 179.) Read July 2nd, being No. 9.
[N. XVIII., 83.]
The Council of State to Dom Jo.jlO de Guiiiaraes.
1651, April 17 — Two papers embodying the final demands of the
Parliament in accordance with the votes of the 10th and 11th for
which see Commons' Journals, vi. 560. [N. XVII., 146, 147.]
The Doge and Governors of the Republic of Genoa to William
Lentiiall.
1651, April 18. Genoa. — Complaining of the seizure by the English
fleet of a ship and cargo belonging to their citizens and demanding their
restitution. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 612.) In Latin with English
translation. Seal embossed. [N. X., 39.]
Dom Joao de Guimaraes to the Council op State.
1651, [April 21-]May 1. — Enclosing his answers to the last
demands and votes of the Parliament and hoping that they and the
Parliament will approve thereof. In Latin with English translation.
[N.XVII., 126«, 123.] Enclosed:
The said Answers.
Conceding all the demands in the six articles and concludinn-
thus : " For as much as concerns the Truce of six months for
finishing the treaty of this peace now that F have given full
satisfaction to all the demands of the Parliament, and in regard a
few days may suffice to end this treaty, I here present myself
ready to put an entire period thereunto, and there shall be
nothing wanting on my part to the present finishing thereof.
Wherefore 1 beseech the Parliament that they will vouehsafe to
dispatch this business which is of huge concernment thereby
to prevent maturely any new troubles that may arise, whereof
there shall be no occasion given by the King my master."
(See Commons' Journals, vi. 565.) [N. XVIL, 149. J
The Same to the Parliament.
Same date. — Stating that he had forwarded his answer by tlie Council
of State as he was onlered. In Latin with English translation. fN
XVII., 125, 124.]
Thb States-General to the English Ambassadors.
1652, [April 22-]May 2.—^Y\w purptirt appears from the English
Ambassadors' paper of May 17-27, printed in Thurloe, State Papers
i. 183.) Read July 2nd, being ]So. 10. [N. XVIII., 86.]
570
All Esfiumto of the monthly cliarges of the forces in Mt'NSTKU and
Lkinstkr and also of the monthly charges of the forces in
Ulstkr.
[1051, April 22.]— Amounting in all to 58,002/. The former forces
then consisted of 17 foot regiments of 1,000 privates each, nine of
horse of 500 each, two of dragoons »f 1,800 each l)esidf'S ofliccrs, three
odd troops of horse, the life guard of 70 gentlemen, th*' tiain, and the
general officers, the latter of three ix'giments and two trf)ops of horse,
and of seven regiments and two companies of foot, besides the officers of
garrisons and the train. (See Commons' Journals, vi, 564.) [N.
XVL, 75.]
Thomas Lkveson to the Parliament.
[1651, April 23.] — Petition, stating that in IG45 he was appointed
Governor of Dudley Castle for the king, and though the Castle was pro-
visioned for three years he before any siege to avoid bloodshed offiired to
surrender it to Sir William Brereton, he with six other gentlemen having
their estates quit of any sequestration, which the said Sir William
Brereton refused concerning the said gentlemen but promised that he
would endeavour that the petitioner might stand quitted or very well
dealt with by the Parliament for his estate and thereupon the petitioner
surrendered the Castle accordingly, yet he hears that he is exempted
from making his composition .ind his lands are to be dispo.sed of, and
praying that his fine might be remitted or that he may at least be
admitted to a favourable composition. (See Commons' Joiu-nals, vi.
566.) Annexed :
i. Certificate of Sir William Brereton.
ii. Affidavit of Edmond Ashenhurst, formei'lya prisoner in Dudley
Castle, and negotiator between Colonel Leveson and Sir William
Brereton, both echoing the petition. [N. XXII., 161.]
The Council of State to Dom Joao de Guimaraes.
1651, April 23. — Demanding a positive answer in accordance with
the votes of the previous day. [N. XVII. , 150.]
DoM Joao de Guim.\raes to the Council of State.
1651, [April 24-] May 4. — In answer to the paper of the Council
of State brought to me on May 3rd, new style, I declare that the
state of the treaty is now such as allows at present neither of the name
nor nature of a Truce for as much as Truce or temporary Cessation
of Arms is only agitated in the commencement of treaties, at the end
of which we have ari-ived, as far as relates to disputed points therein,
since I have finally satisfied all the demands and conditions of the
Parliament by my consent to and approval of all ami singular the six
articles. It remains therefore that the treaty thus conclu(le<l be com-
pletely finished, and be confirmed and subscribed by both parties, which
1 am ready to do, and this done, I undertake, in the name of my King
that on the day when it shall be made known at Lisbon by the Parlia-
ment's care and diligence — if they so please — the first and second of the
said articles shall begin to be put in execution, and shall be completely
carried out in a few days, from which day in like manner shall begin
the complete cessation of arms which by this peace shall be illimited
and perpetual. The remaining four articles shall be put in execution
within such necessary and reasonable space of time as may be agreed
upon between the Parliament or Council and myself by an amicable
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agreement to be inserted in the treaty. (See Commons' Journals^
vi. 568.) In Latin, with English translation. [N. XVII., 126c-, 151.]
The Council of State to Dom Joao de GuniARAES.
1651, April 26. — In pursuance of the Resolution of the Parliament
(printed in Commons' Jottrnals. vi, 56S), which it recites, demanding
an answer in accordance therewith. Copy. [N. XVII., 152.]
The States-General to the Parll\mext.
1651, April 26. The Hague. — Complaining that nine of their
vessels bound for Portugal had been taken in the Downs and carried
to London, as having on boani contraband of war, and demanding
restitution. In French. [N. X., 54.]
Lord Commissioner Richard Keble to William Lenthall.
1651, April 29. Painted Chamber. — Enclosing the certificate of the
High Court of Justice in Sir John Stawell's case. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 569.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 50.] Enclosed :
The said Certificate.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 585.) [N. XVI., 76.]
Dom Joao de Guim.\haes to the Council of State.
[1651, April 30-May 10.] — The Council of State having given me to
understand that the Parliament expects from me a more clear and
positive answer, I answer that having understood that the Parliament
was pleased to vote all my answers to the six Articles were satisfactory,
and that there only remained to declare in what time and manner tliose
promises should be fulfilled which I had made to the Parliament I now
further say, that if it shall please the Parliament by our mutually
signing these six Articles to conclude a peace by adding thereunto the
Articles of Commerce I shall by all means endeavour to give the
Parliament content in these particulars of the lime and manner wherein
full performance is to be made, and shall in the interim pawn my head
and person for his Majesty's putting in execution all and every of the
six Articles, as I have already promised and do now again jiromise,
which I trust may be a sufficient encouragement to send away to
Portugal some prudent person with the news of a peace signed by the
Parliament and myself, the conclusion whereof may till all the Euglisli-
men there and all the Portuguese with a huge joy. As for the other
Articles of Commerce or Trade — w\\\(A\ mutatis mutandis maybe the
same or the like as those agreed upon in 1642, whereunto it seems to
me the Parliament hath said they will ad<l some few more — in regard
these are not properly Articles of Peace but only of Commerce I am
now prepared to confer about them with the Parliament or Council of
State, and shall not easily dissent from their o[)inions knowing the
propension of the King aT\d myself to favour the English merchants
therein, and I am not ignorant that his Majesty is desirous with
affection and industry to promote their trade by all honest and possible
means. Now as I have heard that some are of opinion that these
Articles of Trade do appertain to those of Peace also, I therefore easily
assent that we proceed to treat upon them, being ready to sign as we
shall agree, before any ship go hence with the tidings of peace to
Portugal, that the absolute and perfect certainty of peace may at once
and altogether not by intervals of time arrive there, since it was for
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!i jx-nrc T was sont liither exprcsbly. For should finy mossonj^or arrive
ill Portugal with ti(liii<^s of n cessation of arms for six inontiis only,
Icnvinfi; his Majesty in suspense, altlH)u<:h iKjitlier he nor myself can
have any doubt of the sincerity of the Tuiliaiiuint, yet if I should stand
blamed for having proceeded in that manner how 1 should clear myself
1 know not. And wh(;rcas it may be pretended by some that trade
Avonld ilow in the interim of a six months' cessation as a pledge of
peace between us, those six months would rather serve the m(;rchants
to draw away all the goods they have from Portugal, than encourage
them to send any more thither, Avhich would do more hurt than good
unto the trade that wouhl follow the peace. This I remit to the
prudence of the Parliament and Council, and therefore beseech the
Parliament to depute some chosen members to treat with me upoa
this particular of Articles of Commerce, which may be done in few
days and signed l)y both parties together with the six Articles of peace
already agreed upon. (See Commons' Jonrnah, vi. 570.) In iMtiti
with English translation! [N. XVII., \2iSb, 153.]
The Council of State.
1651, May 7. — Order reporting concerning the Lincolnshire MiUtia.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 593.) Seals. [N. XVI., 77.]
The Council of State to Dom JoIo de Guim.\raes.
1651, May 7. — Communicating the votes of that date (printed in
Commons' Journals, vi. 570), and demanding a clear and positive
answer within thx*ee days. [N. XVII., 154.]
The Doge and Governors of the Republic of Genoa to the
Parliament.
1651, May [9-] 19. Genoa. — Complaining that a ship Alexander the
Great chartered by their merchants at Lisbon and laden with their
goods was, on the voyage to Genoa, taken by some English ships off
the Island of Ivica and demanding the restitution of the cargo. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 5.) In Latin Avith two English translations.
Trace of embossed Seal. [N. X., 40.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
1651, May 9[-19]. — (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 181.)
Read July 2nd, being No. 11. [N. XVIIL, 87.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
1651, May 10[-20].— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 182.)
Read July 2nd, being Xo. 12. [N. XVIII., 88.]
DoM JoIo de Guimaraes to the Council op State.
1651, May [1 1-]21. — " I confess ingenuously that I had a great desire
to be able also to assent to all those things which are contained in the
last paper of the Parliament ... as I have amply and without ex-
ception consented to the six articles. . . . But since in earnest I
dare not do this, though I am most Avilling, it is not -without sense of
grief that I forbear to do it, and that I am compelled in this case which
hath happened beyond my expectation lo recur unto the pleasure of the
king my master, assuring myself his Majesty is so prepense to peace and
573
to the Parliament that he will very speedily send me his last commands
to satisfy those last desires of the Parliament, whcreunto as I dare not
fully assent so neither do 1 dissent. And for this purpose I earnestly
beg time to certify the king ... in -vrhat state the present treaty
stands and to receive his Majesty's answer." ... In Lathi, with
Eiif/lish translation. [N. XVII., \o9a, loo.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — " In regard I cannot he certain whether I shall obtain
the leave I ask of the Parliament to recur unto the pleasure of the king,
. . . I thought it best to send in this my second paper, that thereby
it may clearly appear unto the Parliament I have done as much as in
me lies.
For love of Peace and of the Parliament ... I answer clearly
and expressly to the point above this second way. That I do give my
consent to all the Particulars that are contained in the last papers of
the Parliament and Council of Slate, for as much as concerns the
execution of those things which are comprehended in the first and
second Articles, and the six months' Truce ; provided that the persons
who shall be set at liberty or to whom shall be made restitution . . .
shall give a convenient caution to the king my master of surrendering
their persons and all their goods restored in the same state they were in
before such restitution in case peace be not concluded within the time
prefixed. And that this condition . . may yet be more subjected
to the judgment of the Parliament I leave it to their arbitrament
whether they will by any private writing — if they so please — secure me
this shall be done or whether it shall be inserted into tiie treaty of the
Six Articles. I ask moreover, that from the day these Six Articles
shall be subscribed trade may flow freely on both sides, and the truce
of six months begin from that very day wherein we shall begin to make
restitution according as is agreed in the two first Articles." (See
Commons^ Journals, vi. 573.) In Latin with Enylish translation.
[N. XVII., 159r, 156.] (This and the previous paper are both dated
May 21, vet. styl., but this must be a mistake for neiv style, as the trans-
lations are endorsed as read on May 13th.)
The Council of State to Do.m Joao de Guimaraes.
1651, May 13. — Communicating the votes of that date, which are
printed in Commons^ Journals, vi. 573. [N. XVII., 157.]
DoM Joao di: Guimaraes to the Council of State.
1651, May [15-]25. — Understanding that the Parliament was not
satisfied with my two last papers, because there is nothing more desired
by me than that I may make an end of this diflicult affair, " 1 have
resolved to go in person to the king, my master, that [ may give him
an exact account of sxW that hath l)een done hitherto in this afiiiir, and
that 1 may personally allege unto his Majesty the weight and moment
of those reasons Avhereby his ^lajesty may be moved to linish this peace
and to assent unto the Parliament's desires," . . . as " it may be
necessary that liis Majesty's counsellors hear from nu; by word of mouth
what I can-be able justly to oppo.>^e and reply if tlu-y shall allege any
reasons to the contrary. . . For this purpose I thought it necessary
to make my mind known unto the Parliament and Council, and at once
to desire their safe conduct for my going into I'oriugal and for my
return, which I hope will be speedy." . . (See Commons' Journals,
vi. 575.) In Latin with E7ifjlish translation. [N. XVIL, 159^, 158.]
.j74
The Enclisii Ambassadous to the States-Gkneual.
1()51, Mny 17-27. — (Printed in Thiirloo, State Papers, i. 1H3.)
Head July 2nd, being No. 13. [N. XVIII., 89.]
DOM JOAO I>K GUIMAUAKS tO tllO PaUMAMENT.
[1651, May 20-30.] — Desiring that if the Parliiiineiit cannot grant
his requests, tliey would at least allow him a longer time for preparing
for tlie journey and voyage. ]u Latin. Seal embossed. Endorsed
" Opened May 28, 1683, per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 6a.]
Extract from the Register of the Resolutions of the Statks-Gexeral.
1651, INIav [21-J31. — Concerning the Queen of lioheniia's letter.
(Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 185.) Read in Parliament .Tuly
2nd, being No. 19. (See Coininons" Journals, vi. 595.) [N. XVIII., 63.]
Mary [Lady] Ayscue to Williaji Lenthall.
[1651, May 22.] — Enclosing petition. Seal. Enclosed :
The .^aid petition.
Stating that her hu.«band Sir George Ayscue had petitioned
ao-ainst the Bill for making the river Wey navigal)le from
Guildford to the Tliames, that the matter had been referred
to a Committee, to which Sir George was summoned, but public
business had him prevented from attending and he had now
sailed in command of the fleet to Barbados, and praying that
consideration of the matter be deferred till his return or else a
committee be appointed to hear evidence on his behalf. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 577.) There is also a proviso written
on parchment apparently to be added to the bill for compensating
Sir George for any damage to his wharf at Chertsev. [N. VIII.,
52.]
DoM Jo.\o DE GuiM.xuAEs to the Parliament.
1651, [May 23-]June 2. — '* When I asked a safe conduct to go for
Portuo-al and to return . . I thought I had done the Parliament a
service, but receiving my Passport for going oidy, witliout leave to
return . . I am afraid that I have either expressed myself ill, or
that I do not well understand the Parliament, and for this reason I beg
leave not to make any use at all of the said passport, but rather to
continue and to conclude the treaty of peace, for which purpose it seems
to me preciselv necessary that I have an authenticated copy of such
votes as the Parliament hath passed concerning peace . . . and to
the end I may consent to Avhat the Parliament demands my best ground
must be a certainty of a future peace, which happily may be found in
the votes aforesaid. If so, the Parliament shall not doubt of having
what thev ask about the execution of the two first Articles and security
for the exact performance of all the other four. Wherefore I beseech
the Parliament also to vouchsafe me a copy of their other intended
Articles of Peace, for if they be only such as were formerly about
Commerce — mutatis mutandis — I hope we may immediately conclude
a peace, or that I shall accept of cessation offered for six months, being
then assured there can nothing hinder a happy peace to follow." (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 578, 579.) In Latin with iT/j^/iW? translation.
[N. XVII., 160.]
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The Examination of James, Duke of Richmond and Lenox.
1651, May 24-. Whitehall. — "Being domaunded whether the Letters
now produced unto him of these severall dates viz. 16 June 1646,
5 July 1646, 4 August 1646, 1" October 1646, 8 October 1646,
15 October 1648, 2 November 1646, all of them dated at Newcastle,
the first word in every of them beinge Richmond, and each of them
signed Charles R. were sent to him the Exarainant by the late Kinge,
for answere sayth that hee doth thinke they were the letters of the
late Kinge to him this Examinant, and doth thinke that they were sent
to him, and that they were found in a box belongingo to him this
Examinant. Upon the letter dated 4 August 1646, being demaunded
whoe that trusty bearer was and what were his instructions spoken of
in that letter sayth that hee nether remembers the bearer nor his
business. Upon the letter dated P October 1646, wherein are these
Avords : ' I am very well pleased with any new friendshipps which
you have, or can make, for it may make mee have a better opinion of
them but not worse of you, as hopeinge that you miglit convert them
in case they were not right and knowinge that you cannot bee deboished
by them,' the Examinant being demaunded what those new friendshipps
and whoe those persons were ther intended, sayth hee conceives it to
bee intended ot some civilities the Kinge might bee informed that this
Examinant might have receaved from the Scottish Commissioners
here.
The Examinant beinge demaunded to decipher the cipher in that
letter sayth that he cannot readily doe it, and beinge demaunded
whether ther were a cypher betwixt the late Kinge and him or noe,
sayth that he remembers not, and beleivcs that there was none. Upon
the letter dated the 8 October 1646, beinge demaunded whether he had
not sent the late Kinge a letter, and what that letter did concerne, sayth,
that hee beleives by the remembrances in that letter that hee the Exa-
minant might send a letter, but cannot certainly say hee did. Upon
the letter dated lo October 1646, beinge demaunded whether William
Murry was with him, the Examinant, and the substance of his despatch
to him sayth that hee doth not remember that Mr. Murry wa,s with
him, and beinge asked whether William Murry did not bringe him that
letter sayth that hee doth not remember whoe brought it, and sayth
farther that he doth not remember or beleive that anytliinge was
imparted to him by or from Mr. Murry. Upon the letter dated
2 November 1646, beinge demaunded what that freedome was for which
the Kinge ther thankes him, sayth, that hee cannot .say positively what
the Kinge might meane by it, and being asked whetiier hee did impart
any advise or opvnion to the sayd Kinge, which miglit occasion that
expression of thankinge this Examinant for his freedome to him in the
letter beleives he might speake his sence to the Scottisli Commissioners
in generall concerninge either what was then in agitation or like to bee,
to tills purpose wishinge tliat the Kinge would eidarge himself as much
as miglit bee to give satisfaction to what might bee desired in very
greate condisccntions.
Being shew'd the letter dated at the Hague !)-!!) September
directed thus. For my deare Cosen, the Dutchess of Richmond, and
signed Elizabeth he*' beleiveth it to bee the letter of the Queen of
Bohemia, but sayth hee saw it not till yesterday that the same was
shewed him before the Councell, savcinge that hee thinks hee miglit
have a sight of il by the ollicer whoe came to search his house att
Christmas last.
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Ilavingo liennl the oxainiiiation of Mr. Cooke resul to him and heiiige
ilcrnjuiiult'tl whether Mr. ('ooke Wiis with him about<' the lutler end of
July last or any time the lust summer at his house culled Cobham,
sayth, that liee remembers not of Mr. Cooke's byiiig ther then or at
any other time, and being demaunded positively to make answere
whether Mr. Cooke was with him or noe, sayth that he was not with
him, nor did impart to the Examinant any sueh thinge as is mentioned
in his information. Beinge demaunded whether hee was acfjuainted
with the intention of tiie riseinge in Kent 164S, and moved to bee a
generall for the Kinge ther before the same riseinge sayth, that he
was not knoweinge of the same riseinge before the same wa?, nor was
moved to bee generall for the Kinge in those parts.
This Examinant beleiveth the letter dated 9 June 1.616, and sign'd
John Ashburnham now shew'd unto him and directed to him was a
letter directed to him by Mr. Ashburnham and found amongst his this
Examinant's papers.
Beinge demaunded whether he hath a pardon under the Greate Seale
of England, sayth that hee doth not knowe, and being demaunded
whether hee hath taken the Engagement appointed to be taken by
Authority of Parliament desires to bee excused at the present from
giveinge answere to it." Signed "J. Richmond & Lenox." [N.
XVI., 73.]
The following papers contain the several examinations and confessions
of Thomas Coke of Drayton in Shropshire made on March 31st and
in April and May 1651, the whole of which were reported together from
the Council of State on May 28th. (See Commons'' Journals, vi. 579.)
They ai'e here entered under that date and numbered according to
the numbers in the Journals and are given the titles under which they
appear there. All those mentioned in the Journals are here except
No. 7, the Duke of Buckingham's letter, and No. 9, the King's Instruc-
tions. The letter with a decipherment is in the Tanner IVISS. vol. Iv.,
Nos. 88, 89 ; and is printed in Gary, Memorials of the Civil War,
ii. 418.
No. 1.
The several examinations and confessions of Thomas Coke Esquire,
taken in the month of April 1651, containing 18 leaves and one page.
Thomas Coke to the Council of State.
1651, March 31. — Petition. Showing " that your petitioner having
not long since voluntarily and foolishly made an escape out of a
messenger's custody, and not rendered himself according to the time
prefixed stands now by Act of Parliament attainted of treason, and
ought thereby to suffer and forfeit as in case of treason. Neither hath
he anything legally to plead for himself why execution should not be
laid upon him according to the said Act. He doth humbly cast him-
self and all relations that can belong to a person of his quality at the
feet of the Parliament, hnmlily begging that by the intercession and
mediation of this honourable Board .... the Parliament, who
are masters of their own acts, may be induced to suspend the execution
thereof, nntil .... this Board shall be fully informed of your
petitioner's state and condition. He coufesseth he hath formerly
adhered to an interest in opposition to this Commonwealth, not out of
any malignity but according to the principles which he had received,
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for which he pirfected a composition, and since it hath pleased God to
cast upon him some fortune by the death of his elder brother he hath
desired to spend his days in quietness and submission to the
Government under which God hath put him, and to that purpose he
hath prosecuted another composition with effect for his delinquency
acconling to such rules as are prescribed by i)arliament. And if this
honourable Board shall think him a fit subject for mercy and pity he
doth not only promise all future lidelity and submission to the present
government, but will give all obligations tliat are possible for the true
performance thereof. And as an earnest of his service he offereth
herewithal an ingenuous discovery of his own condition, and of his
whole knowledge at present of public affairs, desiring that his clearness
therein may make some sort of expiation for his past crimes, and may
be accepted as some testimony of his future intentions . . .
He doth therefore humbly implore your mediation for a reprieve of
that sentence passed upon him by the ^.ct." Copy. [N. X^'I., 72,
No. 1.]
Second Paper.
1651, April 1. — Concerning the Westerne Counties. "About a twelve-
moneth or more agoe there was a meeting at Salisbury bv two gentlemen
of each of the sixe counties, concerning an association in the King's
businesse. I thinke Sir Humphrey Bennet was there and Sir
Courtney for Hantshire. Colonel Straugways one for Dorset tshire. Sir
John Arundell for Cornwall, Sir Henry Carey and Sir Eihvard Seymor
I think for Devon. The names for other places I cannot tell. There
they agreed upon an association, and wordes or some other signes of
sending from one to another are agreed upon. The Lord Beauchamp
was designed for some commaund, and one Jonathan Trelawny, a
Cornishman, to bee major generall. Other officers he cannot name.
Cornwall then offered to furnish three thousand foote, if the other five
counties would provide fifteen hundred horse. That body to meete
at a rendevouz in Devon and so to march. But tliey all desired to
have some forein force landed if possible for encouragement, and to that
purpose, sent Mr. John Seymour to the King ; who was sent by the
King out of Scotland to the westerne partes againe before Christmas
last. This deponent knowes all this not of his owne knowledge, but by
relation from the said Mr. Seimour only, who further told this deponent
upon his returne to London, that if the King should fortune to give any
discountenance to the present army and they should heare from him,
they would speedily bee in armes in the west, but without perticuler
orders from the King they would not stirre. This gentleman lav in
Middle Row in Holborne when I was in towne last terme, but acquainted
me with his discourse att my chamber. Tlie Scotch commissioners at
Breda desired the Lord Roberts might he lieutenant generall of these
Avesterne counties. They surmised some hopes of Plimouth by that
meanes. The sayd Mr. Seymour told this deponent likewise, that the
sheriife of Barkes, — as I remember, his name was Boys, — and the sheritfe
of Wilts wouki endeavour their interests as sheritfs to rayse the Posse
Comitatns if there were occasion for that purpose.
One Captaine Canes, a Dorsutshireman told this deponent in Michel-
mas Terme last, there was some designe upon the garrison of Poole.
The Duke of Bucks sent word out of Scotland in wryting, and b}- word
of mouth. ])oud — who brought it — told this examinant that one
Captaine Stanley had beene there with him about some desio'ne
upon Langhor (Landguard) Fort in Essex, and was come into
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England a^alne. But this deponent knowetli liim not. Hoc wrote-
ruialuT tluit they were all united in Scotland, ;ind the ar/ny woidd
conHist of twenty-five thousand men well oilicerd, that they would lake
each souldicr luity dayes' provision, and make thcr way into England
or else fight the Engli.sh army. If they had any kueces they expeeted
some part of England should rise and appeare sptjedily, espceially alxjut
Lojidon or the southerne partes for a diversion of the parliament's army.
This was the effect of the paper with that formerly related, which paper
Doud brought out of Scotland, about February last. This deponent
knowes no more of the businesse wherein the Lord Chandos was
mentioned then what was Avritten last night. He beleeves .Sir Henry
Linghen hath some interest therein because the Lord Chandos when he
was with him asked this deponent whether he knew such a man.
There is one Colonell Worden in towne expecting to engage with the
first opportunity in the King's service. He did ly neere the Palsgrave's
Head in the Strond, and with him Colonell Vernon and Colonell Crum-
well upon the same score. They lodged sometimes in Milfonl Lane at
one Mr. Ainsworth's house, and allso where this deponent was taken as
he hath hearde.
The same day the rising was in Norfolke, one Curtis, Colonell
Blake's man, came to this deponent's chamber, and told him of that
rising. He, being angry at him, desired him to goe downe againe to
appease it if he could. Which I thinke he did for I never saw him
since. This deponent kncAv not any person engage<l in that commotion.
He heard from that Curtis that Sir Henry Felton and Sir Eaph
Skip with were forward men in the King's service there, l)ut he knov.'cs
neyther of them. There is one Mr. Cob in Yarmouth, a great confident
of Colonell Blake's for delivery of that towne. In Cambridgeshire Mr.
AylitFe, Mr. * and Mr, Chicheley looked upon as persons that
prepare and will engage in the King's service upon occasion. The
later is only knowne to this deponent. In Statibrdsliire, Egerton,
Worsley, Bagot, and Bowyer. One of them — hee thinkes Bagot — hath
some designe upon Staftord and upon Coventry, in both places upon
the affections of some persons within the townes. Hee hatl intimation
hereof from Colonell Worden not long since. In Derbyshire, Mr.
Shalcrosse will bee the forwardest man to appeare if there bee occasion,
INlr. Fitzherbert, Sir Wolston Dixie, Mr. Eyre and perhaps Mr. Gell
with the high sherifle. These two last counties should have assisted
Lancashire and Cheshire upon any rising when the King or any army
should appeare. Mr. Shalcrosse hath good interest in the miners
where he lives, and would speedily get men together, lives in the
borders of Cheshire.
Mr. Henry Howard, the Earle of Arundell's sonne, Mr. John Eussell,
and Sir William Compton he beleeveth are engaged in the Lord Gerard's
designe for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
In Sussex, Mr. Middletou looked upon as a person that will engage,.,
as allso Mr. Leuknor, Sir Edward Ford and Mr. Gunter.
In Berkshire, Mr. Wilham Hinton hath mannagement of affaires.
The westerne mpn expect the parliament should withdraw their forces,,
or a great part of them, northward.
They waite for that advantage to get into a body.
Lord Belassis was designeil generall of the horse for the northerns
counties, and lookt upon as a gentleman very able and forward to
serve.
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The wiser and lesse rigid part of the Scots at Breda did privately
ao;ree to receave iii all interests as -well papists as others and to that
purpose this deponent beleeveth have emissaries in England, but he
knoweth them not.
Sir Abraham Shipman came as this deponent beleeves from Scotland
to the Lord Beauchamp. I met him since he came to towne at the
Swan on Fish Streete, and he told me he was to goe into the west and
was returned before his taking.
When Doud went into Scotland, being in Michaelmas Terme last, I
gave him seventeene pounds and ten shillings, as I remember to buy
him a horse and to beare his charges to the water's side at one Mr.
Pennington's house in Lancashire. But Mr. Booth was the man that
was to see him conducted in those partes, to whom I directed a letter
to that purpose by the name of Francis Blith, and Doud at his rcturne
told the examinant, he had bene with Colonel Booth and had his helpe
in the busines.
My Lord Chandos desired to know where he might send to mee. I
desired him to leave letters for mee at one Stanton's house, a barber in
Ivy Lane, by the name of Thomas Dutton and I would send thither for
them. He sent a note to mee by that name to come to his lodging to
speake with him, but I never met him since, for I came not to towne
in a fortnight after he sent the letter."
Endorsed " Mr. Cooke's second paper delivered in from the Tower
by the Lieutenant to me 1'' Apr. 1651 in a letter and paper sealed up."
Marginal summary of each clause in same hand. [N. XVI., 72, No. 2.]
Third Paper.
1651, April 2. — "The letters showed to mee on Sunday night
[March 30] attthe Committee of Examinations, directed outof Holland to
Mr. Glew or such name to Doude's House were I beleeve sent from
my Lord Byron to Colonell Worden or some other of his correspondents
here. You may by this discover it. They are written in a watei" which
appeares not till it bee held to the fire neere warme coles, and then may
plainly bee read. What is written in inke signifyeth little or nothing.
I know intelligence is weekely conveyed in that manner from thence
and betwixt those persons. If the letters bee still there it may speedily
be tryed. I once receaved such a letter so written from the Lord
Byron to have procured some money from hence for the Duke of Yorke's
subsistence at the Hagh, but I returned no answeare nor ever had a
penny of money upon any publicke account, nor endeavoured the pro-
curing any. There was a little glasse full of the same water in my
studdy att Gray's Inn upon a shelfe.
One Doctor Lucy, a divine living in Hant.shire, was in towne here
last terme, solliciting for money for the Duke of Yorke and did the like
in the countrey, I beleeve, but what he got I cannott tell.
The paper written in cypher and shewed to mee the same night as
from the Duke of Bucks, if the same were intended for mee and
Captaine Bishop may bee sent with it to shew mee, I shall tell him and
direct him how it may bee opened and discovered, and allso where he
may have some other cyphers and papers if he thinke them materiall,
Avhieh have layue hid a long time, yet perhaps may beo usefuU.
The prosbyterians had not long since a designc upon Hull to bee
(iifrcted by the meanes of Mr. Stiles who was minister there and kept
much correspondence with the ministers of London. Hee, upon Sunday
in the afternoone, should have drawne all or most of the soldiers to
church over the water, — he being a person much followed in the towne
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and preaching at that church on purpose in the afternoone — . ]Jniing
the serinon (inie witli connivonce rind assistance of somo in the towne
the gates should bo suiprised and opened for a i)arty ready without to
bee let in. Tliis I receaved from Alderman Bunec
I"'^pon discourse with Tomlinson, I found he had a great opinion of
this Stiles and of the affection of many peo[)le in Ilidl, though wee had
no talke of the particulers. But perliai)s it may bee a discovery worth
the prevention if it bee not allready j)revented. It was intimated to me
from Bnnce, as if the Lord Fairfax should have some hand in disposing
the men Avithout.
There is one Mr. Weston, a papist, which I did not remember
yesterday, engaged in the surprise of Langhor Fort with Captaine
Stanley as the Duke wrote mee word. Ilee lives in Surrey. And
there are some soldiers now in the fort in pay by them against the time
of surprise to bee then upon centcry, but how many I cannott tell.
Curtis, Colonell Blague's man, told mee upon the last rising in
Norfolke there would fifteen hundred foote and fifteen hundred horse
appeare, which were in readinosse, and that they had one hundred
barrells of powder, and much money att commaund, and that he
receaved this information from Captaine Kitcliinman, Avho was an actor
therein. I never heard of one hundred men that appeared there yet.
What the remainder signifyed, Captaine Kitchiuman best knowes, for I
know nothing thereof. The mention of so large a number betrayed mee
into this miserable snare by sending toward Scotland to give the
advertisement. Whether the remainder bee in any condition now to
rise is wholly unknowne to mee, being totally a stranger to all persons
there, and to all affaires others then what 1 have expressed. "V^Tien
Blague came over with mee, he brought blanke commissions under the
King's great seale for sheriffs of those two counties of Suffolke and
Norfolke, but how hee disposed them I cannott tell. He spake of Sir
Henry Felton for SufFolke and one Mr. Fasten for Norfolke, if he could
get them to accept the same. But whether they did or no I cannott
tell. The busines of those countries was wholly referred to him.
For reiteration of the busines concerning the Lord Chaudos, hee sent
a man, a countrey fellow living neere Stanes, into Scotland which Doud
met there. That man acquaincted the King from the Lord Chandos
that there [were] four thousand men in rcadinesse in some partes
westward, — it Avas guessed about Gloucestershire — for his service. The
Duke of Buckingham wrote to mee to acquaint my eelfe with the par-
ticulers from the Lord Chaudos. Whereupon I went to his Lordship
and Ecquainted him with what I had receaved. Hee seemed very shy,
not acknowledging nor altogether denying any such thing, I being a
stranger to him, neyther did I presse him hard upon it. Hee desired
only to know how and by what name he might send to mee. I gave
liim Thomas Dutton, to bee left at the barber's in Ivy Lane, whether
he sent a note for mee to come to him shortly after. But I, being then
out of towne, receaved not the note untill a good while after. Was
since at his lodging in Covent Garden, but could not mecfe with him."
Signed. Endorsed " Narrative of Mr. Tho. Cooke sent to me by
the Lieutenant of the Tower 2*^ Apr. 1651 at night." Annotated like
the last. [N. XVI., 72, No. 3.]
Fourth Paper.
1651, April 3. — "In one !Mr. Hardie's chamber in Coney Court in
Gray's Inn . . if a loose boord bee taken up under the window, there
will lee found the instructions that I receaved from the King att ]3reda,
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wherein how the designe was tlieu hiyd will appeare. And I shall give
an account of what hath beene done by mee in every particuler or by
my knowledge.
There bee allso some cyphers, one with the King Iiimselfe, another
with Duke Hamilton, and with Dr. Frazer in Holland. Another with
the Duke of Bucks. By these cyphers you might know weekely, if I
were in a possibility to bee thought to act any thing, the secret intelli-
gence of all designes whatsoever, for I know they would all write mee
word.
I employed one Major Hall att Royston to soUicite the people in
those partes to joyne with the King, if there were occasion. He hath
layne there and sometimes in towne here ever since I came over, and
assured mee hee could have one thousand men in those partes att three
dayes warning. They only want armes and ammunition, whereof they
have little, especially of the latter. The designe is to j^eize upon the
publique magazines on occasion att Hartford and Cambridge ; but the
countrey people have very many armes in their houses. Hee was to
bee made lieutenant-colonell to Mr. Ayliffe, I mentioned yesterday.
There is one Squire Cresar, J\Ir. Gulston, Mr, Bandall, and others I
cannott now call to mind, will bee ready to assist in those partes. One
Charles Baxton, an inkeeper in Royston that is active in stirring up
the people to that purpose and one Thomas Turner, living likewise in
that towne, goe up and downe the countrey to that end.
In Northamptonshire I employed one ]Mr. Kinsman, formerly an
auditor of the exchequer, to give intelligence of those partes. Hee lives
neere the Lord Mounta<jue and hath assured mee of his great fidelity to
the King, and that hee will stirrc when there is occasion, but is very
cautious. There are armes still left and ammunition in the countrey-
men's houses there. Hee hath employed one Col. Griffin, formerly a
colonell in the King's army, to soUioite and prepare the people in the
countrey and rayse them in those partes upon occasion. Hee did
lately reside att Sir Edward GritRn's house att Dingley. Sir John
Norwich will appeare.
The sayd Mr. Kinsman hath likewi.se by my direction employed one
Major Knightley in Huntijigdonshire to negotiate affaires there, who ia
there now, as this deponent beleeveth, but hath receaved no account,
only in generall Mr. Kinsman told him as he came up last to lowne
that the people were forward enough to rise there upon occasion.
The towne of Northampton Avill bee very forward to declare for the
presbyterian interest, if the Scots get any advantage. Sir William
Harmer and Sir Charles Compton have good interest among such as
have affection to the King in the towne. Captaine Barnard and his
brother inclinable that way. Sir William Fleetwood lately come to
live in that towne likewise. Alderman Gifford, good interest among the
people. I know all the exchanges in Christendome arc layd by
Alderman Bunce for rcturne of moneys for the service of the designe
now in hand in Scotland, and by correspondence he drawes from all
other mnrtes to Rotenlam and Amsterdam."
(Then follow jiarticulars about Foreign Afliiirs to the same effect as
in No. 5.)
" I employed one Mr. Rogers in Surrey to try the affections of the
people there. He gave me an account of Sir Francis Stidolph, Mr.
Hiliard, Mr.- Evelyn, [and] others 1 cannot at present call to mind, that
would appeare upon occasion, and that the countrey people are very
heartie for the King, but being so neere London could not-<ippeare in a
body unlesse they had some garrison. They spoke of Windsor Castle or
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else somebody io repairc to in Kent or thereabouts. I spake with yong
Mr. Birth !itt my first coming over about tlie other end of the couutrey
where his father lives. lie told me his futher and ho could have a 1,000
men in roadinessc there upon the least opportunity, and that the people
were mad to l)ee in armcs, if there w(;re but the; least tumult to give
them occasion. There is one Mr. Price of Esher in that countie, a man
of f^ood interest among the people that there was hopes of engaging but
not actually done. Sir Richard Onslow would appeare iierc(; upon the
Presbyterian score and also upon the King's, but he was thought to be so
totally guided by the Presbyterian Ministers that the Cavaliers were
not wilhng to trust him. I went last year into Sussex to Sir Edward
Ford to enquire after the said Mr. Ford. I. mentioned concerning the
Lord Fairfax's business. He told me of the persons I mentioned in my
former paper that would engage in that end of the countie, as also my
Lord Lumley to my best remembrance, and Colonel Norton formerly
Governor of Portsmouth for the other end of the countie. He thought
his cosen Ashburnham was al)le to give the best account with whom I
never spake. Before the Lord Gerard had the command for Kent and
these counties, I had a perfect list of the modell of an armie in Kent
for all officers and members which I received from Colonel Thornhill
from Roterdam, but since he had the command, it is lost and gone.
Perhaps upon recollection I may remember many other names.
There were set dowue the names of all that would assist in person
reputation and purse. Duke of Richmond was desired to bee Generall
but refused, thereupon Gerard nominated. Lieutenant-General, Lord
Hopton or Lord Ashley; Major-General, Colonel Hamoud (?) ; General
of Ordinance, Sir William Compton ; Colonels, Thornhill, Culpeper,
Hardes, Boys, Sir Ambrose Monyngs, Sir Anthony Auger, Crispe in
the Isle of Thanet, Sir George Stroud, Sir Henry Penton " &c.
Signed. Endorsed " Fourth paper of Mr. Cooke 3 Ap. written in
Whitehall." Annotated as before. [N. XVI., 72., No. 4,]
Fifth Paper.
[1651, April.] — "I was . . about February last att the Palsgrave's
Head, where I met Avith Colonell Worden, Colonell Vernon, yonger
son of Edward A^ernon of Sudbury, Colonell Crumwell, Captaine Fitz-
herbert and Mr. Doud. Mr. Shalcrosse should have beene there, as
Vernon said, Avho said Shalcrosse would engage. There it was agreed
that Worden should goe into Cheshire, Vernon and Fitzherbert into
Derbyshire and allso Shalcrosse, Crumwell into Stafibrdshire, and should
stirre up the gentlemen mentioned in my former paper, the King's
friends in those parts, to get what amies they could privately and to bee
in a readinesse to joyne with Lancashire upon opportunity. Every of
the counties was to mcete at a rendevouz the night appointed with such
horse as they could make, and to surprize the Cheshire countie troope if
they could, and the next night to meete all att a rendevouz upon an heath
neere Warrington, there to joyue with the Lancashire forces. ' Sacri-
fice ' was agreed to bee the word to passe from one to another in the
meane time, and likewise till they met at that place.
Severall pistoUs and powder in barrells have beene sent downe by
carriers in boxes and barrells, under the name of sope and other goodes,
and are still, as this deponent beleeveth.
There is one Smith, a servant to Mr. Withering's at the posthouse in
Eishopsgate Street, who hath often taken out letters directed to Doud
and other persons, and not brought them to the Couucell of State,
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tliougli the whole letters were seized if the maile were but once opened.
Mistress Doud knowes this very well. There came severall letters to
mee the last yoare by the name of George Edwardes and other names.
There lay a warrant at the posthouso a long time to apprehend such
person as came for those letters. Notwithstanding this, Smith severall
times sent those letters to mee by Doud. I perused them and sent them
backe againe to the same place. I have been told AUibond would doe
the like or some courtesies of the like nature at the other office, but I
know not of my own knowledge.
The Lord Culpeper came from Russia to the Ilagh wliere he now is,
and brought eyther in money or credit a great summe with him for the
King's service. The King hath ordered him to issue 1,000/. to such
purposes as I shall appoint for his service here in England, and sent
mee word that bee had so done. But I never yet maile use of one
penny thereof.
I met once not long since in Covent Garden, at Sir Joseph Seimour
his chamber, the Lord Beauchamp, Sir John Arnudell, Colonel Richard
Arundel], and Sir Joseph Seimour. Att another time with all the
last mentioned persons, the Lord Arundell of Warder, and one Mr.
Pile, that lives in Hantshire, a chirurgeon, who lookes after some
busines of that nature. I told the Lord Beauchamp that the King
expected that if he had any succes against the parliament's army, that
England should then appeare in some partes for his restitution, and
particulerly the westerne counties — wherein he hath commaund from the
King to bee generall of the horse — . Hee expressed all readiaesse, as
the rest did, to serve the King, and ell resolved to send downe what
armes they could privately, and to bee ready when there was occasion
and as they had orders from the King. My Lord Beauchamp sent
since to speake Avith mee but I met him not, hee staying in towne but
two dayes. Sir Joseph Seimour went about three weekes since downe
to ray Lord from this towne with an account that I shewd him out of
Scotland of the affaires there, and Sir Joseph is since gone downe into
Devonshire and those other westerne counties from my Lord Beauchamp,
upon that occasion to jirepare those counties to a rising. I drew a com-
mission at Jersey for the Lord Beauchamp to bee generall of the horse
for those Avestcrne counties, but whether it were sealed or delivered to
him or noe, I cannot tell. I beleeve he acts now by vertue of it.
Cornwall, the most considerable countie in the kingdorac to begin a
commotion in respect of Sylly behind, and three pai'tes of the county
surrounded by sea. The people generally disaffected and full of armes,
and some of the smaller portes will assuredly upon the lirst rising revolt.
What men they can procure at Sylley may bee landed any nigTit from
thence. The landing place intended for them is the towne of Pensants
neere the Mount. There will meete them att the time appointed foote
enough with armes to make a body, the avenues of rhe towne being
easily made defensible against any partie of horse nut ill the countrcy
comes in. There is little store of horse in the countrcy; their strength
consistes all in foote. Another party att the same time will rise about
Saltash Trematon and Foye, to get to the borders of Devon, there to
make good the passes untill horse can come to them out of other
countreys. The first fort aymed to bee gotten there is Hellford. The
gentlemen that will engage are Sir Charles Trevanion, :i man of great
power among the peoi)le, Mr. Arundell ot Trerice, and his sonne,
Colonel Richard Arundell, Sir John Arundell of Lanherne, though a
papist yet much l)cloved, John Arundell of Seyny, Blacke William
Godolphin, ]\Ir. Noy, Sir Chichester Wray, Mr. Poiidarvas who lives
n€ere Pendennis Castle, and hath an eye upon that place. He [is] now
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with Sir Kicliuid Orcenvill at St. Mulo. Sir Ilicliardfinjenvill is uuicli
ilcwircd there l)y the coiintnjy.
The |)('oj)le lo.sse active, but wliicli will imniiMliatcly rcpairc to a Itody
aro Mr. Edgcuinb, Mr. Coviuton, Mr. Scoweii, Mr. Kashley, Mr, Richard
I'ridcaux, Mr. Treraaine, Mr. Polewheelo, Mr. IJas.'^ett and many other.--.
Tlie sollicitors upon this desi<j;ne are principally one Captaine Spry, and
iVIr. Piper. Mv. Gewcn is a man much looked upon there by the
presbyteriaus.
AVhen the King of Scotts was at Breda last before hi.s journey for
Scotland, money being the priucipall want, the dcsigne wa.s to sell the
Islands oi" Sylley to the Hollanders and to deliver tliom possession.
The bayt was faire for the Hollanders as the most commodious place
for trade in this part of the world. The ends of salw were; first for
money, secondly, to keope the Hollanders out of the English portes,
having that place of their owne to goe to, thirdly, to set enmity betwixt
the Hollanders by that meanes and this commonwealth. Sir John Berkeley
and mvselfe attended the Px'ince of Orange severall times about it, who
endeavoured to promote the bargaine on tlie King's behalfe, and told us
that he thought it would bee effected, the Amsterdammers being very
desirous of the accomodation of the place. The occasion of my
comming for England when the King went for Scotland left the nego-
tiation with Berkeley. AVhat issue it had, 1 cannot tell.
When I came over into England, I brought with mee .severall letters
to bee directed to severall persons for lending money. Sir Richard
Page had one to deliver to my Lord Coventry, but he refused to receave
it. Captaine Mewes had another to the Bishop of Rochester who lent
him thereupon liftie pounds as hee told mee. The account hee gave mee
of the money was that hee had disbursed it in arraes and ammunition,
which lie had lodged in and at a village neere Oxford, against a time
for the surprisall of that place.
In Devon.shire, the townesmen of Exeter are looked upon as generally
well affected to the King, and waite an opportunity to take an advantage
of the garrison. Potter, Walker, Colston and Shapcote are leading
men amongst them, all for the royall interest.
In the countie, Sir Hugh Pollard, Sir Edward Seimour and all ilie
Scimours, Sir Ameas Ameredith, Sir — Fortescue, Sir Henry Carey,
Sir Francis Fulford, Sir — Courtney, Sir James Smith, Sir Thomas
Heale. Earle of P.ath is endeavoured to bee engaged, and Sir John
Christopher neere Barnstaple, etc.
In London, the designe is eyther upon a suddaine tumult or rising to
repaire to Whitehall and destroy the Coimcell of State or parliament,
or else if any body appeare neere to repaire in numbers .speedily to that.
Every house hath amies, and the apprentices and servants are apt
enough upon the least commotion to doe any mischeife. The Cavaliers,
officers and others, will bee apt to incite them and assist them in the
execution of such a designe upon the Councell. It was in designe the
last yeare to my knowledge. Sir Richard Page when he was here was
looking after some soldiers for that purpose. Captaine Garraway
offered to assist. A designe much pressed at the King's court, if ever
any rising bee in England, to repaire immediately to Westminster to
destroy the fountaine. I have often heard it, and my Lord of Holland
blamed extremely for not doeing it when he rose about London in the
yeare 1648.
The presbyterian designe is most carried on in London by some of
the nobility and principally by the ministers, Calamy, Vines, Jenkins,
Crauford, Love, Cawton, Gouge, Case, Fuller.
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These correspond witli all other in En^^bind, as witli Dr. Burges att
Wells. Ball at Northampton, Angell and White at Leycester, Swetnam
at Der])y, Cooke late of Ashby, Stiles at Hull, Clegate at Bury, Fowler
in Gloucestershire are diverse others. I cannot now remember in all
partes. They preach to their congregations according to their intelli-
gence. They are very close in their transactions. They have aji
intelligencer att Yorko, one Swinburne — I thinke his name is — that main-
taines from thence correspondence witli Scotland. Titus and Banfeild
■were lately sent out of Scotland to come for London. They came into
France to my knowledge, but whether they bee yet arrived or noe, I
cannot tell." Signed. Endorsed " Fifth paper of Mr. Cooke."
Annotated as before. [N. XVI., 72, No. 5.]
Sixth Paper.
[1651, April.] — " In London the designe was layd in generall as was
mentioned in the last paper, eyther to surprise the I'arliainent and
Council by a suddaiue tumult, or else to repaire to such body as should
first appeare necre at hand. The persons imprisoned in Windsor lookt
upon, as clieifc heads for countenance. The ministers mentioned in the
last paper with ijome others to stirre up the people for them by preach-
ing, praying and intelligence. The citizens to furnish money and assist
that T can call to mind, were Langham, Whitmore, Adams, Pride, Ash-
well, Viner, Cropiey, Richard Eliab Harvey, or his brother. Sir David
"Watkins lookt upon as a presbyterian, but not confided in. These and
many other names I receaved from Alderman Bunco who told me that
some of these had furnished money, his brother Langham as I remem-
ber for one. But Mr. Hougarden, who was sent over on purpose to
soUicite the citizens for money, was intrusted for that point. What
monies hath beene raysed or returned I cannot tell. He told me
he had private tokens from Bunco to goe to many citizens for mone%',
and particulerly that he went to Whitmore, but what monev was ""otten
I cannot say.
When Titus came over to Jersey, have brought {sic) a catalogue of
many citizens that authorized his negotiations thither, and shewed them
the King. I was told there were neere eighty of them, but never saw the
list. He then offered the King from them that if he would agree with
the Scots he should want neyther men nor money. The intent of his
journey being to persuade the King from the presbyterians in and about
London to that agreement.
Denzell Holies wrote a long letter of advice to the King at that
time, to agree with the Scotts as the only meanes to restore him to his
crowne of England, sent it by his cosen Gervas Hollis.
After the agreement, the King wrote to him to invite and require his
attendance into Scotland, oflered him any place of advantage, particulerly
the Seorctarie's, but he refused to goe.
The ladies lookt upon as active in the presbyterian designe are the
Lady Carlisle, the Lady Peterburgh, the former, though in piison, vet
kept weekely correspondence by cyphers till the King went into Scot-
land, with her brother, the Lord Percy, who alhvayes acquainted the
King therewith, and sometimes mee with his intelligence. His secre-
tary — Mason — hath beene often in England u])on that occasion. Hee
is now conuning out of Scotland as I beleeve. Hee was designed a food
while since:
"When Doud came last out of Scotland, he brought a letter from the
King of Scotts in his owne hand to the Lady Pcterl)urgh. Hcc shewed
mee the paper sealed, but whether it was delivered or noe, I never since
asked Doud ; but I veryly beleeve it was.
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Wlitii I Ciinic into Mn.irljiiid F desired letters from tlic K'in;; to flie
Lord IManclicster and Lord Rol)orts. The secretary told moc^ the King
hiul written to them :dlre:uly by other hiindos.
There AViis one Major Wood, us officer undei- ^Nlassey, that was an
emissary into Kngland and out againe for that partie. Where he is now
I caunott tell."
(Tlien follows a passage about Mr. Pryn and his brother-in-law
Clarke to the same eifect as that in No. 4 l)elow.)
" Tomlinson had beene at Frankfort ISIart in (ierniany, for bookcs as he
sayd, coraming backe through Roterdam, stayed with Alderman IJunce,
who sent by him into England some letters from the King to the
ministers of London. Bunce afterwards recommended mee to him by
this token : that those letters were crossed at the bottome. He ac-
knowledged the markes, and thereupon entertained discourse with mee
most upon the subject of the Lord Fairefax, who was a little before
displaced and Rushworth who was then gone downe with the army,
and upon some division which might probably happen in the army,
upon that occasion. Rushworth, by that discourse, appeared to bee a
great confident of his, but the particulers, being now nine moneths since,
I cannot certainly depose. Since that time wee were both shy one of
another."
(Then follow statements about Mv. Potter, Sir Richard Page, and
Mr. Povey more fully given in No. 10 below.)
" This examinant since met the sayd Mr. Povey at the Countesse of
Devonshire's house in Bishopsgate Streete att dinner, not long before
Christmas last, amongst much other company. Where after dinner,
the said Mr. Povey discoursing with this examinant, bee tooke notice
to him of a letter fbrmerly brought by Sir Richard Page from the King
of Scotland to the ministers of Loudon, alledging as this examinant
remembers that these ministers were not to bee blamed that they gave
him no better satisfaction in that businesse, and that it was not want
of affection in them, or to that purpose." Signed. Endorsed " Sixth
paper of INIr. Cooke." Annotated as before. [N. XVI., 72, No. 6.]
Seventh Paper.
[1651, April.] — (The substance fully given in Nos. 3 and 4.)
Endorsed " Seventh Paper of Mr. Cooke." Annotated as before.
[N. XVI., 72, No. 7.]
Eighth Paper.
1651, April 8. — (The substance of the commencement is fully given
in Nos. A, B, and C. It continues) : — '• Before I came into England
I had a designe in writing delivered to mee for the surprise of the
garrison of Boston in Lincolnshire. As I remember the forces were
to bee brought up in long botes by water in the night, and to bee
landed in the middle of the towne, and so to have surprised the maine
guard. One Mr. Booth living neere Grimsby was lookt upon as a
person to have acted in it. But the Command of that countie being
then otherwise designed for the Lord Willoughby the paper was taken
from mee againe. The Earl of Lincoln and Rossiter were then lookt
upon as persons that would freely engage upon the Presbvterian score."
Endorsed " 8° Apr. 1651. Eighth paper of Mr. Cooke." [N. XVI.,
72, No. 8.]
Ninth Paper.
1651, April 11. — " The discourse mentioned . . in the examination
of George Thomazon now prisoner , . betwixt him . . and this
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examinant and the manner of their acquaintance — so much of the same
examinacion being now read unto him, this examinant — is in substance
and to the best of this examinant's remembrance true. And this
examinant saith he comming forth of HoHand and arriving at London
upon the Munday before the end of Trinity Terme last, Avent within a
weeke or thereabouts to the shop of the said Thomazon and asked for a
booke called Tholosanus De Republica of about \2s. pryce, but quicklie
after made himself knowne to the said Thomazon by the token mencioned
in the said Thoiuazon's examinacion, who readilie acknowledged it, and
they spent in discourse about an hower in which the examinant made
knowne to the said Thomazon the substance of the King of Scots' agree-
ment with the commissioners at Breda, and their promi.se of assistance
for the restitucion of him to his rights here, and that they expected that
their brethren of England should joine with them u])on that interest,
and told him that himself was imployed into England, and entrusted
both by the King and commissioners and particularlie by Alderman
Bunce to negotiate their affaires here and to setle a correspondence
betwixt England and Scotland. And did intimate to the said Thomazon
that the King did looke upon the ministers of London as persons that
might doe him a great deale of service upon tliat interest, and did
expect that they should stirre up their several congregacions to joine
with him. And thereupon the examinant desired the said Thomazon
to acquaint the ministers with the effect thereof. To which the said
Thomazon then replyed in effect that he thought the King needed not
to doubt of the ministers' good affections, giving this examinant good
incoui'agement that way, speaking likewise of the fasts which the
ministers had for the good success of that busincs, and spoke
pai'ticulerli[e] of Mr. Jenkins, the minister, how gallantlie he had
behaved himself before a com [mittee] verie latelie and was hum'd up
and that himself was behind Mr. Jenkins' backe al[l] the tyme and that
he was banished twenty miles out of towne, and to the examinant's best
remembrance, Thomazon said Mr. Jenkins intended for Scotland and
spoke also of Mr. Cala[ray] and other ministers in and about London,
their good affection to the said cause, and did acknowledge that he had
delivered the King's letter? to some of the said ministers, and spake of
Mr. Vines his good affections. And the examinant further saith that
Alderman Bunce did shew to this examinant at lioterdam the copies
of the King's letters to the ministers, which in substance as he remem-
breth were an invitacion of assistance and his desire of compliance with
them. And this examinant saith he doth not perfcctlie remember
whether he had discourse with the said Thomazon more then once, but
saith it was in the inner roome of the said Thomazon's shop, and in
some of those discour.scs spake concerning the Lord Fairfax, John
Rushworth and the annie to the effect by him this examinant sett
downe in his former pajxTS sent in to this committee. And further
saith that the said Thomazon blamed the Lord Fairfa.x tor laying downe
his commission at that tyme. And the examinant conceived by that
discoui'se which he had with him, (he said Thomazon, and others, that
that partie was not plea.sed with the said Lord Fairfax laying downe his
commission, as conceiving if he had continued generall they might have
made some advantage, thereby to have wrought a division in the armie
and to have drawne some of them over to the King, and that in case a
division had bene the same might have occa.-iioned a rising in the citic
and thcise parts. And the said Thomazon, speaking of tiie Kin"-'.s
partie, said John Bushworth had done them verie manic civilities and
had bene often in that verie roome — where tlie examinant and the said
Thomazon wore conversing — upon severall meetings where they had
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diacoursod verie freolie about businesses, and said Mr. Calatny had preat
power antl iiifliicnco on tlie l^ord Fairfax, aH also tlu; Lady Fairfax.
And this exaniiiiant did acfiuaint the said 'I'honiazon with his intention
of scthnj^ coircspondences and that himself was to ;^oe down shortlie
for I^ancashire fo setic; that corrcispomlence, and tliat he did expect to
hoare there forth of Scothmd and if lie did tliis exaniinant wouhl
ac(iuain[t] the said Thoinazon with it. . . At the time of these
discourses his hrotlier Sir tlohn Cooke was livin;^, hut dyed shortlie
after." Taken down or copied in the same hand as the endorsements
and annotations on the other papers. [N, XVI., 72, No. 9.]
Tenth Paper.
IGol, April 11. Whitehall.—
" Cornwall :
Colonel BuUer in the yeare 1650 in February being then
exchang'd publiquely said that hee would never serve the Parlia-
ment againe, and did offer to serve the King. Sir George Carteret
informed this Examinant.
Major Hammond Arundell of Cornwall, a man that will bee very
active upon occasion.
Sir Peter Courtney, Lieutenant-Colonel to Sir Bevill Greeufild,
one that is ready to serve upon any insurrection.
Charles Roscarrock, Lieutenant-Colonel, one ready for new
action, and one that was formerly in the old service all alonge.
Devon :
Parson IMervin of Okehampton, i)arson heretofore, a very active
man, and now engaged, being mostly a sollicitcr in the King's
desigues.
Sir John Acland, a very active man, forward for any engage-
ment, observed by the Kinge to bee his greate friend, and was soe
recommended lately to the Kinge by some of the Agents.
Roger Mallock of Exeter, very active and lookt upon as a friend
to these desigues.
Captain Piuchback was at Jersey with the King of Scotts and
Mr. Windham.
Sir Francis Fulford, or his sonn were look'd upon as freiuds.
Dorset :
Mr. John Tregunnell, junior, and Mr. Thomas Tregonwell were
recommended to the King at Breda as friends, whom he might
make use of and who would appeare upon occasion, and since in
Ent^land. Mr. Nappier, one of Dorset, told this Examinant that
they were very good friends for the King's desigues.
Sir John Lawrence, the same that is sayd of Tregunnell, a man
of much violence formerly.
Sir John Wilde is lookt upon as a friend to the desigues of the
Kino-e. He turned from a Protestant to a Papist. Dorsetshire
generally lookt upon a country well affected to the Kinge.
Sommersett :
The Marquess of Hartford and his sonne are lookt upon as
persons of greatest interest for the Kinge in the County of Som-
mersett ; and left to their care, and those whom they should imploy
as their agents by reason of which hee hath little lookt into that
business.
Sir Charles Berkly of Bruton 1 persons aff*ected and as he con-
Sir Edward Rodney j ceivesimployed by the Marquess.
Captain Rodney, Sir Edward's brother, came to the Kinge whilst
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at Breda, and tendered to the Kinge service together with some
recommendations of the King's friends in that county, and brought
an account of the afPections of the county to the King.
He conceives that there is a designe on Dunstarr Castle, because
he hath heard ]\Ir. Windham formerly Governor of Bridfjewater
speake of some hopes of men in that part of the country and hath
agents thereabouts. He hath heard somethinge of the Holmes
Islands in the river neere Bristoll to serve some designe in those
parts, but remembers not anythinge more concerning it att present.
For Bristoll, being masters of the field they thought that place
would not stand out.
Sir Edward Berkly looked upon as hearty for the Kinge.
Colonel John Tynt was at Jersey with the Kinge of Scotts.
Wilts :
Mr. George Hide was at Bredagh, when the treaty was there, and
constantly with the Jvinge.
Colonel James Longe, nephew to Secretary Longe ; a very active
man formerly and depended upon to engage these designes.
Secretary Longe told this Examinant oftentimes . . that the said
James would engage upon occasion.
The Seymores generally sway in those parts, especially the Lord
Seymore and the Marquess of Hertford.
Sir John Oglander of the Isle of Wight and his sonn John were lookt
upon as great friends to the Kinge at the treaty.
Younge Worsely Esq. was in a designe for the escape of the late
Kinge out of the Isle of Wight, when he was prisoner in Carisbrooke
Castle, and prepared horses to receive him, as soone as he should come
over the werkes. Captain Titus layd [horses] on this side of the water
by Tichfield for his conveiance. Mr. Dillington told this Examinant
that younge Oglander, Sir John's sonn and most of the gentlemen in
the Isle of Wight were engaged in the then designe of the surprize of
Carisbrooke Castle, and the late King's escape and blamed very much the
revolted shipps for not appearinge before the island to give them an
opportunity to rise for that purpose.
The Lord Commissioner Lisle's brother was sent from the island to
the revolted shipps to come before the island and to laud some men in
order to the rise] nge and escape aforesayde; as he remembers the said
Mr. Lisle or Mr. Dillington did acquaint this Examinant with this
particular.
Sir John Mewes was alsoe in the same designe, and is now looked
upon ns a friend for the King's service." Encloised "11 Apr. 1651.
At Whitehall. Mr. Tlio. Cooke's further information touching several
persons." [N. XVI., 72, No. 10.]
Eleventh Pajier.
1651, April 24. — "This Examinant was directed by the Lord Byron
and Duke Hamilton att Breda to goe to . . . ]Mr. John Booth as to a
person that had j.ower and interest in the partes where he lived, and as
to one they thought had good aflections to serve his Majesty, and
should be useful for settling a correspondency with Scotland. This
Exam.inant,. . . after his coming into England about August last
went downe into Lancashire to meete with a person who should
have come to him out of Scothuid, thinking he should there have met
also the sayd Colonel Booth. But this Examinant did not see the said
Colonel Booth during his stay in Laccashire he being not then in the
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coutitrv — as (Iiis Examinant was informod — . Coloncll Wordon — as ho
tolil lliis lOxaininniit^aftcrward.s inoctiri;; i\Ir. Booth . . by accident
»old him that this Kx:iminaiit had 1)(!(ti in tlio country to look for him.
And thcrou[)on Mr. Booth coniin;^ afterwards to London aljout Michael-
mas la.st one 'l'lK)nias Doud l)r()ii^ht this cxaminant to the sayd Colonel
Booth att the Holy I>ambe taverne nc(!re (.'lenicnt's Inn, where they lijid
some disconrse ; the piirticulors this examinant doth not now remember,
but there was mention of a passage to bee had for some person to bee
sent into Scotland through Lancashire. And, as tliis examinant remem-
bers, hee did, in the presence of Mr. IJooth, asko Doud whetlier hee
would undertake a journey into Scotland, if there were occasion, the
sayd Doud consenting thereunto, the sayd Mr. Booth did, to this
exiimiuant's remembrance, cxpresse his Avillingnesse to doe the King
service, and after desired tliat if this examinant had any businesse or
ncwcs to impart to him, that hee would direct his letter to him into the
countrey, whither he was then going, by the name of Francis Blith.
And when Doud was after sent towards Scotland, this examinant did
send a letter by him to the said ]Mr. Booth, directed by the same name,
desiring him in generall, — to this examinant's best remembrance — , to
give Doud such assistance in anything as hee could with conveniency,
and what moneys hee should furnish him withall, this examinant
promised to repay. Doud, after his returne from Scotland, told this
examinant that hee had beene at Sir George Booth's house to looke the
sayd Colonell, but hee being not there, his sister, Mistress Elizabeth
Booth, — to whom, it seemes, Doud had directions from the Colonell to
repaire in his absence — , told him that hee was at Warrington, where
Doud told this examinant -that hee the next day did meete the said
Colonell ; who did eyther direct or guide him to one Mr. Bradshawe's
house about ten miles beyond Warrington. From Avhence the sayd
Doud went, as he told this examinant, to one Mr. Pennington's house
by the water side, with whom one Mr. Shakei'ley dwelt, that had
formerly served the late King in these warres. And that from thence
hee went to Workington in Westmorland, and there tooke shipping
for the west of Scotland. But whether he had any directions or helpe
from Mr. Booth in any of those passages, the said Doud did not relate
to this examinant, neyther doth lie know anything thereof.
And as concerning the design now said to be discovei'ed in Lancashire
and these parts this deponent acknowledgeth that he heard since Christ-
mas last out of Scotland that the Earl of Derby was designed to come
into those parts with some forces out of the Island of Man, that Sir
Philip jNIusgrave was sent out of Scotland into Cumberland and West-
moreland to stir up those counties, and that Massey should come in with
2,0C0 horse out of Scotland to joyne with them and with such other
forces as should have been raysed in Lancashire and the partes adjacent,
and the design was by that meanes to have compleated a perfect body
of an armie, and to have given oj^portunity to all those adjacent partes of
England to have resorted to them. Preparations were designed like-
wise out of Derbyshire and Staffordshire to have come into their
assistance. And this Examinant further sayth that the said designe was
layd in generall upon the agreement between the King and the Scotch
Commissioners at Breda, and hopes and encouragements were then and
there given as well by the Presbyterians as the King's partie that some
forces might be ray.«ed in those counties, and a messenger was despatcht
away from thence to the Earl of Derby in order to pi'eparations for
that purpose.
Having been permitted to read the Examination of George Thoraazon
of Aprill 23" I well remember that Alderman Bunce told mee att
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Rotterdam that he had sent over into England the substance of the
Treatie agreed upon att Breda with the Ministers' letters as is men-
tioned in that Examination." Signed. E)ulorsed '^ 24: A\i. ^Gol. Mr.
Cook's 11th Examination at AVhitehall. Speaks of Col. Jo. Booth and
of the Lancashire designes &c." Annotated as before. FN. XVI., 72,
No. 11.]
No. 2.
Concerning Colonel John Booth.
(The same in substance and almost in words as the first part of the
last paper.) Signed. [N. XVI., 72, No. 12.]
No. 3.
Concerning the Levellers — Dorislnus' Death — Colonel Layton — the
Lord Finch.
'' During the time of his attendance att Court and especially since
John Lilburne was acquitted upon his tryall, there came severall over-
tures from the people that goe under the notion of Levellers, to the
King of Scotland, both in France, Jersey and att Bieda. The same
were transmitted usually in letters from Sir Sackvile Crow to the Earle
of Cleveland, by him to bee communicated to the King. It was the
examinant's fortune sometimes to see some of the letters. But the
particulers hee cannott now call to mind, it being so long since, but to
his best remembrance, they did containe a demaund from the King of
some assurance for a full and generall libertie, or to that purpose, and
an oifer upon those termes to give him assistance for the suppression
of the present power. There was the number of two thousand men
mentioned in one letter, as this examinant remembers. It was con-
ceaved that John Lilburne had a hand in the letters, and that the
intelligence came from him to Sir Sackvile Crow. Mr. Martin and one
Wildmore, — as the examinant remembers his name — , were lookt upon as
persons that together with John Lilburne had influence upon the
spiritts of those men. This examinant further sayth that about the
conclusion of the treatie betweene the King and the Scotch commis-
sioners at Breda, there came thither one Marston, .sayd to bee a leveller,
who had escaped out of England after the slaughter of two or three
men. Hee was carried to the said King by Secretary Nicholas or the
Earl of Cleveland. The King conferred with him privately ueere
halfe an houre or thercaV)Outs, to wliat purpose this examinant cannott
tell, but the King tooke hixn along with him afterwardes into Scotland.
And this examinant before his departure met the sayd Marston at the
Hagh, where, upon discourse, hee sayd that the King had now the
hearts of lho.se Avhich hee called the free people of lOngland ; that they
would fight for him — against the people that reigned here — upon a cleere
score, without talking of rigid termes or propositions, or to that effect.
But hee did not then appeare to the sayd examinant to bee a person of
any great judgment or consideration. And since this examinant's
comming into England, hee hath heard nothing more then common
report of any persons that drive on that designe.
Concerning the deatli of Dorislaus, the examinant sayth his name
was \Vhi[t]ford that committed the fact, and that he was told by one
llobinson, a'n I^nglish preist, who was then confessor to the l*ortU"-all
embassadour att tlie Hagh, that the sayd Whitford, being a papist — as
the examinant conccaves, — came to him to bee resolved in point of con-
science beforehand, whether he might lawfully commiti the fact or noc.
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Whwt resolution Ik; fxnvc liini, tlic exjirninaiit fannott tell. But tin; fact
onmic'd. Tlio said l{(>I)insf)ii told this cxainiiiiuit moreover that the
I'ortuj^nll einhassadour shewed his affection nuich to the King in iliat
case, for that he was })rivy to the fact, and caused liis doorcs to 'one set
open on |)ur[)()se that heo might icpaire thither for Hancfuary after the
deed done ; whither the said Whitford <lid repairo, and lia<l shelter
untill his passage was prepared into another province. From thence
hee got to Bruxells, and where hee hath beene since the sayd examinant
cannott tell.
Concerning Colonel Layton, this examinant sayth that hee came
from Brnxells to Jersey, pretending some buslnesse from the Duke of
Loraine, but what the particulers Avere the examinant cannott tell. The
said Colonell, during his stay there, did make applications to all men
of businesse concerning the affaires of England, and seemed very busie
and active in discourses and arguments upon all occasions. Some
suspected him because he had beene an enemye, others treated him with
more confidence. He went from thence to Breda where he was very
soUicitous to promote an agreement with the Scotts upon any termes.
And this examinant did not observe any person to expresse so much
joy and content att the accord as hee did. Very few were satisfyed
what religion he was of, or rather, whether he professed any att all.
He went along with the King into Scotland, and is there now, a very
great confident of the Earle of Argyle. Hee keepes the King's signet
and is in nature of a secretary to him for dispatch of affaires relating
to England, and is the only man that transmitts businesses betweene
the King of Scotland and the Earle of Argyle upon all occasions, as
Thomas Doud informed this examinant when he came last out of
Scotland.
Concerning the Lord Finche's applications in any kind, this
examinant never observed that hee did intermeddle in any publicke
busines eythcr for councell or action. The reason was conceaved
because hee was not admitted to the King's privy councell after the
death of his father, which the Lord Finch expected. But Sir Edward
Hyde, who had then great influence uppon the yong King, thought his
spirit incompatible with their way of councells, and upon that score it
was thought the said Lord Finch was rejected. After that time he
came seldome to court, unlesse it. were for ceremonie, or formall
service." Sic/ned. [N. XVI., 72, No. 13.]
No. 4.
Concerning the Treaty Avith the late King at the Isle of Wight, and
Sir John Gell, Mr. Pryn.
" The sayd examinant being required to set dowue his knowledge con-
cernin<T any passages att the treat ie . . att the Isle of Wight saith :
The propositions and ausweares together with all publicke transactions
are upon record.
For any private driftes or aymes. In generall, as hee remembers, the
presbytcrians, upon the opening of the treatie, pressed the King without
dispute to give in two or three dayes an implicite consent to every pro-
position, and thereupon they pretended presently to have him up to
London, to the parlement before the armie could come southward, which
was then eyther in Scotland or upon the borders. And, upon his pre-
sence att London and his passage thither, they would have made him
beleeve that the citty of London would rayse an armie under the cora-
maund of Major Generall Browne, and that other partes of the kingdome
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would rise for their assistance under the name and authority of the two
houses of parlement, which had given life and power to that treatie.
And by this meanes they contrived to have setled their owue power,
and to have given w^hat law they had pleased to the armie still in the
north. The King ha<l as little affection to the presbytery or to the
yoke of those propositions as he had to the armie. Some things hee
alledged hee could not doe in his conscience, and therefore would not
encline to that councell, but drew up concessions of his owne, as large
as hee then thought fitt to condescend unto, and sent them up to the
two houses by Captaine Titus and upon those concessions otfered to
come to London. But neyther the commissioners for want of power,
nor the two houses would receave these propositions, and thereupon that
contrivance fayled and came to nothing.
After the armie was drawne neerer London to St. Albons, the pres-
byters still deluded themselves with a beleife that the name parlement
bore such a sway in the kingdome, and the two houses such authority,
that together with the countenance of their owne partie in the citty,
they should yet bee able to give the law. Neyther would they beleeve
the contrary, though the armie had then published a very high
remonstrance.
The King foresaw the contrary, knew the spirrits of the cittizens, and
that a rude giddy multitude could not subsist against a formed armie,
apprehended equall danger to hiraselfe in their handes, as where hee
then was. Thereupon some about him advised him to attempt an
escape. Others of highest ranke, and those which were most neere
him dissuaded it alltogether. So that in diversity of opinions, the
councell was quickly discovered and made impossible, and the King
having no other twig left to hold by but the credit and name of the two
houses of parlement, was glad to lay hold on that reed which deceaved
him in the end."
(Then follows a paragraph concerning the design of the Presbyterians
to the same effect as No. 6 below.)
" For paiticuler persons and passages att that treatie which occnrre
at present, the examinant sayth :
That the Lord Say was of all the parlement commissioners the most
inward man with the King, and undertooke most on his behalfe with
his interest in the houses. The Duke of Richmond and hee were very
intimate, and by him the Lord Say conveyed his intelligence still to the
King. Hee was so confident of the successe of the treatie that hee iiad
bespoke himselfe to bee Lord Treasurer, and places likewise for his
sonnes and many of his kinred. One Mr. Thomas Temple, his kinsman,
had there upon his instance a promise to bee made groome of the bed-
chamber to the Kiug.
Mr, Hollis was intimate with the Earle of Lyndsey, and by him
conveyed all his opinions and projects to the King. The office of
Secretary of State was designed for him ; another grejit office for Mr.
Pierrepoint. The King was often in conference how ho sliould dispose
the offices to please them all.
Mr. lirowne had gained himselfe into a very good opinion there with
the late King, and was designed for his sollicitor in the ffrst place or to
such other place of advantage tosvards the law as should full. Sir
Hatbottle Grinistone was lookt upon as one heartily affected to the
King, but expected not any preferment that the examinant beard of.
Mr. Vines was lookt upon V)y the King as a person won to his interest.
Sir John Gell sent thither to tender his service and to desire a pardon
from the late King for his former actions. The King gave him sorae-
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thing to tliat purpose under his hand .and signett. One Bowring, a
servant to the Lord Commis-sioncr Lisle, came downe to sollicite the
])usinesse. What money was given for it, he best knowes.
There was one Gierke, brother-in-law to Mr. Prin, who came thither
uUso to offer his brother's service to the King, if it might beo accepted,
which was done accordingly, as the said examinant was t(jld by Sir
Edward Walker, to whom heeapplyed and who carried him to the King.
The same man came afterwardes to the King of Scotland upon the same
errand to Breda, and had a letter from the said King to Mr. Prin to
invite him into Scotland, as the said examinant was told by Secretary
Long. The examinant confesseth hee saw the sayd Gierke at the Isle
of Wight and allso at Breda, and that hee heard him speaking at Breda
what service his brother Prin was both able and willing to doe the King
if hee might bee employed, or to that purpose.
When the parlemeut commissioners departed all from the Isle of Wight
to London, the Governour Hammond undertooke to preserve the King's
person there against all opposers, but only such as should come Avith a
particuler order from the houses of parlement. Accordingly, when the
governour was sent for to the armie, hee left orders and directions in
writing to that purpose with the captaines of the trained bands, and with
the captaines of all the fortes and other the oflBcers in the Island. The
day before the King was taken away, the examinant went to the captaines
of the regiments of the trained bands, viz. Sir John Lee and Mr. Dilling-
ton, to know whether they and their regiments should defend the King's
person in that place in case of opposition. They shewed the examinant
the governour's orders to that purpose, and sayd they would, and did
allso undertake for their regiments, that the greatest part of them should
dy in his Majestie's defence. They had appointed a rendevous to that
purpose the next day. But in the morning, the King was surprized and
carried away to Hurst Castle." Signed. [N. XVL, 72, No. 14.]
No. 5.
Concerning Foreign AfPairs.
" There is one Generall Carpe — so called — who was Avith the King of
Scotland at Breda, and is now att Bruxells, who did offer, — and he
beleeves doth still — , to furnish four thousand men to land in any part of
England, if money and shipping might bee provided for their transporta-
tion. Money hath beene much pressed from the Duke of Lorraine for
that purpose, but he refuseth upon that account, and prosecutes the
interest of the papists in Ireland. My Lord Taffe and Mr. Brent are
still with him, soUiciting for men and money for their assistance. The
said Duke did ofter to advance 20,000/. for that service, and the exami-
nant beleeves hee hath done it. Hee was a principall person that pressed
the King to confirme the toleration of religion and the other large
priviledges and demaunds which were granted to the papists in Ireland.
And when the Scotch commissioners afterwards at Breda pressed the
sayd King to declare that toleration and treatie with the Irish voyd, the
said Duke wrote a long letter of advice to tJie King with many argu-
ments to agree and condescend to the Scotts upon any termes and to
sticke att nothing. Hee did likewise formerly att his owne cost and
charge rayse many men with a designe to have compassed the redemption
of the late King's person from the Isle of Wight, whilest hee was. in
Carisbrooke Castle, and one Monsieur Romecour, an officer and com-
raaunder in his armie, partly for his forward diligence in that designe and
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partly to engage his fidelity to advance the King's service with the Duke
of Loraine for the future upon all occasions, was gratifyed with the
patent and title of an English baronett att Breda. Whilest the Duke of
Yorke was lately at Bruxells, the sayd Duke of Loraine was dayly with
him, solliciting him to goe into the kingdome of Ireland into the hands
of the papists there. But his brother sent him a positive commaundout
of Scotland to the contrary, and that hee should discharge Sir George
Ratclitfe, Sir Edward Herbert, and Secretary Nicholas, who promoted
that designe, from further attendance on him, and that hee should repaire
to Paris and abide there with his mother. He pretends that he cannot
remoove now out of the Low Countreys for Avant of moneys, his
principall subsistence being the profitts which come by the tenths
and fifteenes of such prizes as are taken at sea by such persons as have
commissions from his brother and himselfe as Lord Admirall under his
brother, and who harbour att Sylly, Jersey and Dunkirke where the
French King hath given leave to set up an Admiralty Court for adjudi-
cation of such prizes and tryall of maritime causes arising thereupon, by
English judges and officers to bee named by the said King and Duke of
Yorke in such manner as was formerly practiced in the Admiralty of
England.
The sayd examinant further sayth that there came to Breda one Duke
Wolmar, — as hee remembers his name — , base brother to the King of
Denmarke, and delivered to the King of Scotland a proposition in
AVi'iting which the examinant saw, wherein he proposed to furnish the
sayd King with an armie of eight thousand men, horse and foote, out of
the upper partes of Germany or thereabouts, all armed, s\'ith a traine of
artillery and ammunition fitting, to bee brought readie to the water side
and to land them in any part of the King's dominions where hee pleased
to appoint and afterwardes they should shift for themselves, if threescore
or but fiftie thousand pounds might bee advanced, and shipping provided
for their transportation. The Lord Hopton, the Lord Gerard, Secretary
Nicholas, and generally all those that were enemies to the Scotch
interest, were very eager in the prosecution of that designe, but the
money and shipping were not then to bee had, and ^principally the Scotch
commissioners opposed the bringing in of such a great forein force,
which then retarded the designe. But the Lord Hopton is now att Colen
very earnest upon the same designe and courtes all persons he can in
those partes to engage. And Secretary Nicholas is as earnest at the
Hagh.
One Mr. Armourer, a querry to the King, was sent not long since out
of Holland into Denmarke to sollicite supplyes for the King of Scotland.
Three hundred Danes were sent by the King of Denmarke into Scotland
Avith a recommendation to bee of the lifeguard of the King, but tlie Scotts
would neyther entertaine them nor permit them to abide there, Avhereupon
they were sent to the Island of Jersey where they now are.
The Queene of Sweden did mediate very hard and interpose very
earnestly betweene the King and the Scotts for an agreement by letters
which the sayd examinant saw. Shee sent likewise one Sir William
Balladine, a Scotchman, to the King for that purpose. One Captaine
Mead was afterwardes sent to Sweden to acquaint the Qucenf- with the
progresse of affiiires and to sollicite supplies. But the sayd Sir William
Balladine resides there, and is very active upon the Scotch interest.
He is a ser\'ant to the Queene, of her privy chamber. Th«^ vScotts are
very confident of supplies from that kingdome when they desire it and
have lately renewed their ancient league with them." Siffned. [N.
XVL, 72, No. 15.] ■
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The Design of the Pre9l)yterians, &c.
" The designe of the Presbyterian.s is if ever they get power into their
huiidos to set on foote the concessions made by the hito King at the
Isle of Wight which were afterwards voted in l>oth liousos to bee a
ground and foundation for a peace, and to restore the jjai'liament to
tlie same condition and members as it had tlie (hiy oi' their sechision,
viz. 4th December, 1618. 'Plie examinant dotii boleeve the same to
bee true, for that the Scotch commissioners at tlie treatie at iJreda did
on behalfe of the English, there presse a consent from the King to
ccntirme ail ordinances of both houses of parlement, consented unto by
ni8 father, which did include those concessions, and upon debate of
that proposition did exprchse themselves at large, that though neyther
they nor the English presbyterians did owne or esteeme the present
assembly at Westminster to bee a lawfull parlement, yet neverthelesse
that the former parlement was still in being, not dissolved by the
late King's death by virtue of the Act which did prohibit the dissolution
of the same without consent of both houses. And though the members,
the 4th of December, 1648, were by force remooved and secluded from
meeting and acting att Westminster according to their duty, yet, that
force being taken away, they might lawfully come together againe to
their places and proceed upon the former session. That the body
remained undissolved though the members were scattered. The
examinant had many debates with the Lord Libbercon and other Scotch
upon this point, and did urge the same stiffly as the sense of the
presbyterians in England. But because it was not a thing proper for
commissioners from Scotland to take upon them to determine the lawes
or parliamentary constitutions of this kingdorae, thereupon they were
contented that all matters relating to England should bee referred to a
free parliament to bee called by the King's writt, when the condition of
the kingdome would permit. The examinant sayth that he hath
understood the returne of the secluded members to the parliament to
bee the drift and opinion of most of the. presbyterians in England as a
thing avowed by them, from diverse persons whose names he cannot
now call to mind. And that since the late King's denih he had once
a debate with Mr. Waller of Gray's Inn, a secluded member, who did
upon the like grounds and arguments maintaine the same opinion."
Endorsed in the same hand. [N. XVI., 72, No. 16.]
No. 8.
Information against the Duke of Richmond.
" About the latter end of July last he arrived from Holland att
Gravesend on Saturday night . . . — being brought over on a Hol-
land man of warre, commanded by Captain De Liuda — . That on
Sunday following in the afternoone he went from Gravesend to Cob-
ham to . . speake with the Duke of Richmond, where meeting at
the doore with a gentleman, whom he supposed to bee an attendant
upon the said Duke demaunded to speake with his Lordship. The sayd
gentleman was of a middle stature, a blacke complexion, with a locke
on one side, as the Examinant remembers, and he thinkes he heard him
called Washington, who taking notice as if he knew the Examinant,
and had formerly scene him in the Isle of Wight, did tliereupou carry
him into a lower parlour of the sayd house, where after some stay the
said Dnke came to this Examinant. And after salutations, and some
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discourse of civility the Examinaut to his best remembrance did
acquaint bim that he was lately come out of Holland where the Scotts
and King were agreed upon a treatie at Breda. Tiiat the King was
gone into Scotland, and that the Scots had given bim some assurance
that they would assist him in the recovery of his rights in his other
kingdomss. That the Examinant was sent into England, to negotiate
the raysing of forces to joyne with the Scots to that purpose, and that
be did repaire to his Lordship by direction from the s;iyd King and
his Lordship's brother the Duke of Buckingham, to know whether he
would undertake the command of such furces as should be raysed for
that end in the counties of Kent, Suri'ev and Sussex, to which com-
mand the King had designed his Loidship as Generall, if be would
accept thereof, and that be, the Examinant desired to know his answer,
to the end that the King might bee acquainted therewith. His Lord-
ship to the Examinant's best remembrance seemed strange that the
King should have any such opinion of him or should have him in his
thoughts for any such employmant, who was no soldier nor ever
meddled in busines of that nature. That though he had received much
kindnesse fiom the late King, yet that he never bad anything to doe
with his son or to that purpose, and did desire to bee excused from
medling therein. The Examinant further sa3'd, to his best remem-
brance, the gentlemen of Kent, which were beyond the seas, as Col.
Thornhill and Mr. Heath, did likewise propound bis Lordship to the
King as the fittest person and whom they thought the countrey people
did well affect. His Lordship sayd he meddled not in any countrey
affaires and did desire but to live (juietly amongst them or to that
purpose. And that Col. Thoridiill luid come to him upon tlie last
rising in Kent upon the same errand, and that he then likewise refused
to entermeddle therein. When the Examinant did presse his Lordship
for his particular answer that the King might be acquainted with it, he
did positively refuse the same, and did seeme to decline all discourse to
that purpose. Admonished the Examinant the danger iiimselfe would
bee in, if he should negotiate or act anything of that nature against the
present governement, and what a severe eye there wa;-. I'oon all endeavours
of that nature.
The rest of the discourse was concerning newcs, the acquaintance
that this Examinant's brother and his Lordship had at Cambridge in
the University and the Examinant's and his being together att the treatie
in the Isle of Wight, and other matters not material to busines. This
is substance of all, as neere as the Examinant can possildy call to mind,
that passed betwixt them. After halfe an houre's iliscourse or more the
Examinant departed, and never saw or hi'ard ever from the said Duke
since, neyther doth he know or hath heard of any correspondencies that
bee hath kept up with the King or bis biotlier tiie Duke of Bucks, or
any other since the late King's death, neyther doth the Examinant
beleave be ever had any." Signed. Endorsed in the same hand as
the Annotations " 8 Information against the Duke of Richmond."
[N. XVI., 72, No. 17.]
No. 10.
Mr. Thomas Coke's furtlier Information touching several Persons.
" About, two dayes after that this Examinant had beene with Mr.
Tbomazon . . he repaired to the house of one iNIr. Potter an Apo-
thecarie in Blackfryers, to whom Mr. Alderman Bunoe at. Roiterdam
had commended this examinant, as to a very active man in ttie eiitie of
London upon the Presbyterian interest, and one that had much acquaint-
ance and correspondencie with the cheife ministers in London, and
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would transmit all affaires to them as there was occasion. The sayd
Aitlerinan further toM this examinant that hee need not looke after any
other persons in the citty of London, for the mannaffemenl of affaires
there, more then the sayd Thoma/on and the sayd Potter for that they
knew the affections of most of the citizens and allso of the ministers,
and which of hoth wouhl bee most forward to engaj^e upon the Scotch
interest. His further expression was — they were hoth very ri<fht men — .
The sayd Alderman further gave this examinant a tf)ken, whereby he
should repaire from him to the sayd Mr. J*otter, and he douljted not but
the sayd Mr. Potter would thereupon communicate freely with him and
give credit to him, this examinant. The token was, as this examinant
remembers, — that Mr. llatcliffe's or Alexander's letters were come safe
to his handes — , or to that effect. By which Katcliffe or Alexander was
understood betwixt them, — as the sayd Alderman told this examinant — ,
one Mr. Drake who had formerly receaved subscriptions from severall
persons in London, for sending of money to the King. And this exa-
minant sayth that lie did about the time abovesayd repaire to the sayd
Potter from Alderman Bunco by the sayd token, to his house in Black-
fryers, where the sayd Potter did acknowledge the token mentioned to
him by this examinant ; and thereupon tooke him into an inward roome
Avithin his shop and entertained discourse with him neere halfe an houre,
to his remembrance, the substance whereof was, to this examinant's best
remembrance, that he acquainted him, the sayd Potter, with the agree-
ment betwixt the King and the Scotch commissioners at Breda. How
that the Scotts did intend to assist the King in the recovery of his other
crownes, and how that this examinant was sent over by the King to
negotiate some assistance to bee given here in England, and particulerly in
London, to the Scotts in their intended designe for the King's restitution ;
as allso for settling a correspondence betweene Loudon and Edenburgh
by private stages, for conveying of intelligence betweene Scotland and
London ; and that this examinant was to goe speedily into the countrey
for that purpose, or to this effect. The sayd Potter expressed some
backwardnesse in opening himselfe upon the first sign to this examinant,
as being a stranger to him. But, to this examinant's best remembrance,
did expresse the affections both of the citizens in generall and of the
ministers to the King upon the interest hee was now upon. And that
the ministers did fast and pray for him in private meetings and for the
succes of the businesse, though they durst not in there pulpitts. He
did allso, to this examinant's best remembrance, expresse his owne
discontent and the regret of very many of the citty att the present
governement, and seemed desirous to have a way of correspondence
setled, whereby they might both heare and send from Scotland ; and
that this examinant would let him knowe Avhen the same was setled,
that letters might boe sent and receaved. And this examinant promised
so to doe, and to come againo to him within a short time to acquaint
him with such newes as hee should heare out of Scotland, from whence
this examinant then expected to have met a messinger. And this
examinant went shortly after downe into Lancashire, but never spake
with the sayd Mr. Potter since. But this examinant further sayth that
before he went out of this towne he acquainted one Sir Richard Page,
— who came over with this examinant out of Holland upon the same
businesse — , with Avhat had passed betwixt him, the sayd examinant, and.
the sayd Mr. Potter, and desired the sayd Sir Richard Page to speake
further with him in this examinant's absence, if he could with con-
veniencie, and get further information concerning both ministers and
citizens in particular. And after his returne to London againe, the
sayd Sir Richard Page told this examinant, to his best remembrance,
that he had at large spoken with the said Mr, Potter, and that one
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Mr. Hougarden, a Dutch merchant Avho came likewise over with this
examinant out of Holland, had brought the said Potter to the sayd Sir
Richard's lodgings at the signe of the Death's Head in the Old Baylie,
— where the said Sir Richard then lodged by the name of Mr. Smith — ,
and that the sayd Potter had given him great assurance of the affections
both of the cittizens and ministers of London to the King and to the
Scotch designe now on foote, and had likewise spoken very confidently
and largely that hee did beleeve there was not one citizen of fiftie in
London, that was pleased with the present governement, but that they
wished the King here againe in their hearts, and the King should find
that to bee true if ever there were occasion. But the said Sir Richard
did not acquaint this examinant, to his remembrance, with any further
particulers of the discourse that passed betwixt them. Only that the
sayd Mr. Potter desired the sayd Sir Richard to couferre with one Mr.
Povey of Gray's Inn about the said businesses, whom the sayd Potter
offered to bring unto the said Sir Richard's lodging, alledging that hee
would bee able to give full satisfaction in matters of that nature. But
whether Sir Richard did ever discourse with the sayd ^Ir. Povey thi[s]
examinant cannott say, for that the sayd Sir Richard went shortly aft[er]
out of the kingdome. And this examinant further sayth that when
hee and the sayd Sir Richard came into England, the King sent a letter
by them to the ministers of London, directed to Mr. Calaray, ^Ir. Crauford
and Mr. Love and to Mr. Jenkins, as this examinant remembers, to bee
by them communicated to the rest of the ministers in or about the citty
of London. The substance of which letter was, to this examinant's
best remembrance, to acquaint the sayd ministers with his ^Nlajestie's
agreement with the Scotts, and with what hee would doe for satisfaction
in settlement of religion and presbyterian governement here in England ;
that confidence of their assistance was one motive that induced the
agreement; that they would now joyne with him and with the Scots
in the endeavour of his restitution ; and that they, haveing infiuence
not only upon their parishes but other parts of the kiugdo[me], would
stirre up their severall congregations, and other places where they had
inte[rest] to joyne likewise with his Majestic to that purpose ; and that
they wou[ld] privately pray for him and his good successe, or to that
effect. And this examinant further sayth that the said Sir Richard did
after his arrivall here endeavour, — as he told this examinant — , to deliver
th[e] said letter according to the direction, and to that purpose sent to
one Mr. Cawton, a presbyterian minister who was formerly in prison
with him, the said Sir Richard, in the Gatehouse, and desired him to
acquai[nt] the said ministers that the King had sent such a letter to
them and that it would shortly bee brought to some of their handes.
And the sayd Sir Richard further told this examinant that the sayd
Cawton had acquainted the said ministers therewith, and that he had
receaved some generall assurance of their affections thereupon, but they
conceaved the sayd letter was nothing but a complement, and could
containe nothing but wh[at] they had formerly understood. But
whether the sayd letter was afterwardes delivered to any [oi] them or
noe, this examinant cannot tell, for that he went presently downe into
Lancashire, and upon his returne heard of his brother's death and there-
upon desisted any further prosecution of that businesse, and the sayd
Sir Richard departed out of the kingdome without leaving any account
to this examinant thereof.
This examinant further sayth that at such time as he was at Mr,
Thomazon, his shop in Paul's Churchyard, he met there with one Mr.
Edward Bish, who was formerly knowne to him, this examinant, and
after he had discoursed Avith Mr. Thomazon, hee entertained some dis-
course with the said Mr. Bish and did likewise acquaint him in generall
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that this cxaniinaiif. was hitoly coino into England to negotiate some
jissisl!inc(! to bee given to the Scotts, and to th(! King in order to his
restitution, or to that effeet, but did not aequaint him with any more
particuiers, as fjirre as tliis exaininant now rcmembrcth. He told this
examinant the great hazard an<l danger of acting anything here of that
nature, and how severe an eye there was over all endeavours to that
l)uri)ose, or to that effect. This examinant replycsd, to his best remern-
hrance, that hee was neverthelesse come hither for that purpose, und in
the discourse desired to know of the sayd Mr. Bish what his opinion was
of the affections of the people in generall to the present governement,
and particnlerly in the countie of Surrey, where hee had an interest.
Hee replyed, to this examinant's best remembrance, that he thought the
people about London were generally disaffected to the present governe-
ment, and would embrace any occasion of rising for tli;^ change of it,
and particulerly that in the part of the countie of Surrey where he lived
the people were so distasted and forward to rise, that upon any tumult
or insurrection hee and his father could undertake to bring together a
thousand men in a very short warning. . . . He hath since several
times seen the sayd Mr. "Bish but never spoke to him about any puldicke
businesse."
Signed. Endorsed " Tenth Paper of Mr. Cooke from the Tower."
Annotated in the same hand. [N. XVI., 74, No. l.j
A. B. C.
(Three papers concerning correspondence and intelligences marked iu
pencil A., B., and C. Of these B. is the latest in date, but C. is the
fullest and is therefore given below Avith supplementary matter in
brackets from A. and B. Of these A. is the " paper given in to the
Council this 28th day of May 1651," B. and Care the '* two papers
concerning Correspondencies and Intelligences.")
" Being required to set downe what correspondence he hath knowne
to bee held betwixt any persons professing to bee of the Parliament's
party und those on the othei' side, or what intelligences or applications
have beene made or given to the King of Scotland or any of his party
during these late troubles &c. saith :
It is not to bee thought that since the change of Government here,
any members should imediately .>;end eyther intelligence or supplies to
the sayd King, but if any such thing hath beene Ihe same was done
cautiously by third Handes which must bee driven out by relations and
cii'cumstances.
The Lord Herbert, now Earl of Pembroke, was since his father's
death recommended to the sayd King by Dr. Morley for a person both
of affection and will to serve him [A. B. as the examinant was told at
Breda by Sir Richard Page the last year]. The recommendation of the
sayd Doctor came not without the sayd Lord's privity — as the Exami-
nant beleeveth — . He was thereupon designed to bee Generall of South
Wales [A. and of such forces as should be raised there] in thi.-^ present
Scotch Enterprizc. But whether he have any such command or authority
at present the Examinant cannot tell. Upon discourse at Breda none
was thotight so fitt. And thereupon the Examinant was directed when
ho came into England to make an addresse to that purpose, but never
could have opportunity. His late forward appearance in the Parlia-
ment's service, — as the Examinant hath heard — may perhaps to
judicious persons not at all diminish the suspition.
Sir William Kussell of Worcestershire and Sir Gilbert Talbot did use —
as the Examinant hath heard — to transmit intelligence to the Court under
other names. They are both very great with the Lord Powis, who is in-
ward with the sayd Lord Herbert, perhaps he might tell what he knew,
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and some of their intelligence might come that way. [B. Sir William
Russell was wont to write to the Lord Jermyn, Sir Edward Walker and
Endymiou Porter, when hee was abroad.]" He " was formerly like-
wise a great freind of the Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Though they
have lately very much ditt'ered seemingly, yet it hath beene thought some
intelligence might come that way.
Sir Sackville Crow did use to transmit intelligence [to the Lord
Cleveland] from the Levellers, as was mentioned in the former paper.
Mr. John Hall, now living at Richmond, formerly a servant to Mr.
Secretary Long, and, as the Examinant thinks, to ^Ir. Cornelius Holland
also was not permitted to attend in his place of Clerk Comptroller of the
King of Scotts' house upon suspition of giving intelligence hither. [A. B.
Hee was put away when the King went to Jer!<ey.] How ju.stly the
Examinant cannot say. But he prosecuted Secretary Long's Composition
here at Goldsmiths' Hall, where it was finished about a year since by
the assistance of Mr. Holland and other freinds, wliilst Mr. John Ash
sat in the chair, though Long at the same time and also before and
since acted as Secretary to the King beyond the seas, [ A. B. Mr. William
Loving, who is now Register of the Admiralty Court att Dunkirke for
adjudication of English prizes taken by such as have Commissions from
the King of Scotts', told this Examinant that he sent some of the money
towards the payment of the said Composition.] Perhaps persons that
would further his Composition here would probably send him intelligence
beyond the seas. Truth may sometimes be discov(!red out of discourses
and conjectures of this nature.
Mrs. Wheeler likewise, laundresse to the late King, was wont to bring
letters to him to the Isle of Wight, but from whom the Examinant
cannot tell.
There is one Mr. Ogle, a kinsman to Dr. Smart, who was very zealous
for the Parliament at the begiiming of those times came after to Oxford,
where everyone supposed him an enemy, only the Lord Digby, then
Secretarj- of State, tooke him into his particular care. He stayd not
long at Oxford, but came back to London, from whence he hath been
thought to give intelligence ever since. Hee came Jirivately to Breda,
stayd there not above a day or two, was citrryed to the King, and
returned again speedily for England. He was supposed an intelligencer,
and is now in England. It may bee easily discovered to which of the
Parliament or Councell hee makes applications.
There is one Colonel Hauley, formerly of the King's partie, who hath
some neere relation to Mr. Chaloner, a member of the Parliament or
Councell. Hee lives much about Whitehall. The Examinant hath
heard, as if some intelligence should sometimes come out that way."
[A. B. While " the Examinant was in Jersey there came thither about
Christmas last was a twelvemoneth one Carter and with him a Chirur-
geon living in London, whose name the Examinant cannot remember,
who were it seemes employed from hence upon some desigue concerning
the islands of Sylley. So soone as they landed at Jersey they were
imediately apprehended and imprisoned, the King having formerly
receaved intelligence l)oth of their names, their (pu^lities and their em-
ployments. The intelligence came — as the Examinant there heard —
imediately to the sayd King himselfe from some person with whom lie
kept correspondence by cypher, but who the same is the Examinant
cannot tell. In the like manner when one Mosse was employed from
hence into tVance the last yeare, and from thence backe into Scotland,
the sayd King had intelligence both of his negotiation and intentions
before he arrived in Scotland and of all circumstances necessary, as one
Thomas Doud informed this Examinant who came out of Scotland in
February last. But from whom or in what manner the said intelligence
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came, or any other certainty concerning oytber of the same this Exami-
nant doth iivorro that he cannot further oxpressc it. He hath Jiourd
Secretary Nicholas l)oast of the good intelligence he had from Derby
House, when tlie Committee sate there, but from whom he never heard
him speaUe, nor knoweth any tiling particularly tin-rein. J
He heard the Lord Lautherdale say in Holland that he or Duke
Hamilton had correspondence with Mr. Henry J^arley, a member of the
House.
The Earl of Denbigh and the Lord Howard were lookt upon att Court
as freinds to the King's interest, and averse to tlu^ present way of
Settlement, but doth not know of any particular correspond('nci(;s kept
by cither of them with any at Court. Hath only heard that the Earl of
Denbigh should keepe coriespondence with his mother at the Queene's
Com't. And hath heard private intimations at the King's Court as if
the Lord Howard should have done very good service but knows nothing
in particular.
He hath heard much talke likewise of summes of money that should
bee sent by the Speaker to Oxford, but knowes nothing of his owne
knowledge, and Mr. William Leg, to whom the late King disposed the
profitts of the Speaker's lands at Burford, was supposed to trade Avith
the Speaker for that purpose. He hath heai'd also Mr. Love esteemed
as a person much discontented with the present Government and a
wellwisher to the King's restitution, but knowes nothing of him par-
ticularly.
[B. Touching the Earl of Northumberland hee heard it credibly
reported at Oxford that he had au intention to have came thither soone
after . . the Earles of Holland and Clare came thither, if they had
liked their entertainment. As he remembers he had the same from
Blague, the governor of Wallingford, who went with a partie of horse to
Lord Faget's house, to fetch the sayd lords to Oxford. At Breda like-
wise the last yeare, when the Earl of Newcastle was designed for the
command of the Northerne Counties, he heard the Lord Percy murmure
as if his brother or himselfe had more command and interest in
Northumberland* and those partes then the Lord Newcastle, and yet
were passed by which he seemed to take ill. The Examinant remembers
nothing else concerning the sayd Earle.
Sir John Hippesley was a man never in any ill esteeme at Court.
He was at Yorke and Nottingham at the beginning of the warre. But
the Examinant knowes nothing else of him particularly.
Sir John Danvers he hath heard spoken of as a person weary of the
present times, and much come off from the Parliament wayes, and as if
some intelligence should come that way sometimes, but cannot instance
anything in particular. He heard Sir Richard Page speak as if one
Wakeman, who hath relation to Sir John Danvers, were one of his
acquaintance, whom he put some confidence in, but knowes nothing
more in particular of him.]
The Lord Commissioner Whitelocke, when he came down to Oxford
with propositions from the Parliament was lookt upon as a freind, and
so treated by those that were neere the King. Sir Edward Hyde and
others visited him and conferred wuth him under that notion. And to
this day he is esteemed at the King's Court as a person that complyes
for his owne interest, and as one that is apt to shew civilities and
curtesies to the King's partie upon all occasions. There was a great
contest in the Parliament about two yeares since betweene him and Mr.
]Martin, about the gardianship of the sonne and heire of Sir Charles
Blount in Berks, supposed to be a recusant, who had been Scout-
mas ter-Generall to the King and was slayne by Langston (r) at Oxford.
The same was then voted to Mr. Maxtiu, who seut the said Mr. Blount
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over into Normandie att the same time as this Examinant went last
into France, where he is bred up in the Popish religion, as the Examinant
was there credibly informed.
Colonel Purefby hath annuity or rentcharge of 200/. — as the Exami-
nant thinks — per annum out of the Earle of Devon's estate granted about
two yeares since, upoji pretence of arreares due to him to bee satisfyed
out of omissions or undervalues in the said Earle's composition. But
there is a tacite condition therein to doe him all freindly favours and
curtesies that shall ly in his power, eyther in Parliament or Councell
upon all occasions. All this out of Mr. Hanson's mouth.
There was one Mrs. Whorwood, the wife of Mr. Broome Whorwood
in Oxfordshire, that was wont to bring intelligence to the late King as
well to Oxford as to the Isle of Wight. She was sent sevcrall times
of messages, and came in the last Scotch designe, wherein Duke
Hamilton miscarried, from Scotland to Carisbrooke Castle privately to
the late King &c.
[A. The Lord Cottington had a grant from the King of Lord Say's
estate in Oxfordshire, which he protected from all damage and spoyle,
so long as the King had any strength in those parts. The Examinant
hath often heard at Oxford that his^woods were not suffered to bee felled
nor his grounds to pay contribution, but the same was still counter-
maunded by warrants from the late King upon Cottingtou's procure-
ment. The Lord Say had likewise the Lord Cottingtou's house and
estate at Hanworth from the Parliament, which was generally conceaved
to bee protected by him upon the same termes by a mutuall cousent.]"
All signed. A. is endorsed " Mr. Cooke's paper given in to the Councell
this 28th of May 1651," and C. is annotated in the same hand as the
former papers. B. was drawn up after C. [N. XVI., 74, Nos. 2, 3, 4.]
TncAiAs Coke to Sir Henry Mildmat.
1651, May 28. The Tower. — " I was induced to the setting downe
of the particular names and matters contained in this paper by expresse
order from the Committee . . . and to give satisfaction of my cleere
and ingenuous discovery of whatever came within the compasse of my
knowledge or understanding I chose rather to set downe hearsayes and
conjectures of mine owue without distinction of persons then to omit
the expression of any thing that had relation to pubhcke businesse, the
judgment being left entire to the Councell to take or reject as they saw
cause. But when I was commanded by the Committee to make a
review of those informations in respect uf the generality and uncertainty
of the same I thought litt to omit very many of the particulars as con-
jectural only, and so uselesse, and not lit to bee published, Neverthe-
lesse according to the command of the Councell of State this morning,
I have here enclosed sent the same papers to you, submitting both
myselfe and them together with all other concerneuients whatsoever to
the favour and mercy of the Parliament." Holograph. Seal. [N.
XVI., 74, No. 5.]
[The Council of State ?] to [the Parliament ?].
1651, May 28 read. — Mr. Thomas Cooke's information halh been
made use of
[Lord Beauchamp ^ Now Prysoners in the Tower
I Lord Chandois I of whom he hath given a
I John Bellassis, Esq. T large and particular Ac-
l,Sir Abraham Shipmau J count.
Ayainst the
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Solely discovered utid api)i-e-
hcndcd upon Imh irdonnation,
. . , f ('iii)tain Potter J which dcciisioncd the first
» (^ Mr. 1 liomiisin \ profcods n<;ainst the J rea-
j Kons of" some of those oP the
1^ I'reshiterian Judgment.
The Duke of Richmond inform'd against by iiiiii and confronted
before the Councell.
Many in the several counties have been apprehended of whom he
hath informed, and many more yet to bee apprehended, which the
narrative will particularly manifest.
The King's Instructions to him, discovered by hiui where it was
buried underground, doe singularly testify the gerierall agencies of
dosignes, particularly the tradeings of the Ministers and the Presbiterian
party with the King.
His general scheaui of the transactions of the King of Scotts' <lesignes
hath much confirm'd what wee had before, and our intelligence hath
confirm'd in those particulars what hee hath sayd to bee trut^tli. "VVe
alsoe know how to put togather many things, which before were but
hinted and brokenly suggested, Avhich may prove of good advantage.
The narrative itselfc will demonstrate what farther use is to be made
of his discoveries and how farr hee may be serviceable in things which
tyme hath not admitted to aske, or opportunity suggested, is left to your
discretion to judge." This is in the same hand as the Duke of Rich-
mond's examination and the paper numbered 10 of April 11th, with
corrections in the same hand as the annotations in other papers.
[N. XVr., 74, No. 6.]
[Thomas Coke] to [Sir Henry Mildmat?].
[1651, May.] — Stating that '• I do desire to unbowel my soul in
everything I can discover " that " God . . . by this close imprison-
ment begins to o])en my eyes to see the error and \anity of my ways,
and how that I have a long time danced in the net of destruction,
Avherein ... I shall miserably perish, unless I be by the favour of
your Lordship and the Honouiablc Council of State pluckt out thereof"
and that " I cannot call to mind at present more than what I have set
down in the enclosed papers. I hope there is enough to give your
Lordship and the Council satisfaction that I do not prevaricate . . .
It was a sin at the first to deny some things I knew." Rough
draft in Coke's handwriting of a letter, instead of which he probably
adopted that of May 28th. [N". XII., 2o0r.]
The Grand-Duke of Tdscany to the Parliament.
1651, May 27. — Concerning the ship Alexander the Great, which
had been partly freighted by merchants of Florence, and demanding
restitution of what belonged to them. (See letter of May 9-19.) In
Italian. Signed. Seal embossed. Endorsed " Opened May 1, 1683,
per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 23.]
The Commissioners for Compounding to the Parliament.
1651, June 12. — Certificate concerning the arrest of Sir Benjamin
Rudvard when returning from attending before them. (See Co/nmons'
Journals, vi. 587.) Signed. [N. XVI., 79.]
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Draft of a Treaty between the United Pkovinces and England
proposed by the Commissioners of the States- General.
1651, June [14-]24. — 1. There shall be a firm and inviolable and
perpetual friendship l)et\veen the two powers and their subjects, and a
more intimate alliance than fornii-rly.
2. They shall remain confederates for mutual defence, as hereinafter
declared.
3. There shall be always sincere amity between the two powers and
their subjects so that they shall be bound to behave peaceably and
friendly towards each other, and may come freely by sea or land into
the dominions of each other, and stay there as long as they please and
buy and sell any victuals or other necessaries, and may return with their
property and transact their business as they may do in their own countries
and as the inhabitants of the country may do without any passport or
permission.
4. They shall not do or attempt anything against each other by sea
or land or succour any other to do or attempt anything to the prejudice
of either but rather hinder the same.
5. They shall not aid the declared enemies of each other, but shall
bona fide assist each other if required by arms, at the charges of the
party requiring the same as shall be mutually agreed i)ro re nata.
6. They shall not aid the rebels of each other within or without their
countries with counsel soldiers arms money ships amniuuilion or any
other merchandize of contraband, as shall be hereafter more fully
declared, nor shall suffer them to be assisted by their subjects or
inhabitants respectively.
7. In case either make any treaty of friendship, alliance, or confederacy
with any other state they shall comprehend the other therein on
request.
8. The friends, allies, and confederates of either shall be included in
the present treaty if named before the ratification if they desire it.
9. If during this alliance anything shall be attempted or done against
this treaty by any one of those confederates or their subjects respectively
or by the allies comprehended herein or their subjects, the said alliance
shall not be broken, but shall remain in full force, and the persons oidy
that have done or attempted as aforesaid and no others shall l>e
punished.
10. The subjects and iid\al)it:iiits of either may for trading travel
within either country reciprocally with or without their goods, armed
or unarmed, provideil tluit there be not above 40 in coin{)aiiy armed.
11. The suljjects and inhabitants of either may sail and trade within
the Caribee Islands and other phices of Virginia, as they have formerly
done, without distinction whether these islands were formerly or shall be
hereafter possessed by the sul)jects of either notwithstanding any
prohibition to the conlrary.
12. Provides for settling as soon as possible, the boundaries of the
possessions of either in North America.
13. Grants freedom of trade to the subjects of either between the
usual and accustomed jdaces.
14. The merchants, officers, and seamen and their ships and
merchandises shall not be seized or arrcstetl by any general or special
warrant, or for any cause whatever of war, or otherwise, except in some
unavoidable neci.'ssity and that for reasonable hire, and also saving
arrests in tlu; ordinary course of justice.
15. The subjects and inhabitants of either shall not be bound to pay
■any higher customs or impositions in either country thnn the .''ubjects
of that country.
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16. Tlic merchants and tlieir acrvaiilfi, the masters and raariners on
board tlicir sliips and Koing ashore shall be allowed to wear and uhc for
the defence of themselves and their goods all sorts of weapons both
ofJensive and defensive, but being come to their lodgings they shall
leave them there, till they be ready to embark again.
17. The subjects and iidiabitants of either shall be permitted to settle
in either country, and to have their own houses and warehouses there,
and to trade in all security enjoying the same privileges and imniimities
as the inhabitants of that country, it being understood that the seamen
of both shall navigate and help freely one another on the ships of each
other without any injury or hindrance.
18. The subjects of either shall everywhere without any license or pass
go by sea and fish both herrings and all other kinds of fish, and the said
fishermen being forced by storm, pirates, enemies or otherwise to come
to land shall be courteously received in the ports of either, and be
permitted to depart Avith their ships and cargoes, and if they have not
broken their loads without any toll or imposition.
19. To make the navigation everywhere more secure neither shall
suiFer any pirates or searovers to be admitted maintained or lodged
by their subjects, but shall pursue and punish as well the concealers as
the pirates, and the ships retaken and the merchandises yet in being,
without limitation of time, though already sold, shall be restored
without any charges to the true owners, their assignees, or attorneys.
20. The private captains and owners of either shall, before going to
sea, give sufficient security that reparation may be made in case they
exceed their commissions and orders.
21. To repurge the sea of pirates and searovers, and to maintain the
liberty of commerce, navigation, and free fishing ^of both, both powers
shall every year provide a powerful fleet fully equipped, each under his
own Admiral and flag to secure the said seas, being bound to board and
take all pirates they meet, and restore the ships to the true owners, and
in case of necessity to assist each other, each keeping his own booty and
prizes.
22. The said fleets and also the other vessels of war and privateers of
either shall act not only against the pirates, but also against every one
that shall molest, hinder or exact of the one or the other, or against the
Law of Nations annoy the said liberty of commerce navigation and
fishing, provided nevertheless that the party damnified shall complain to
the undamnified, procuring together by an amicable intercession that repar-
ation be made by the causer of the trouble, which not being done the
ships and goods of that state shall be attacked not only by the said
fleets, but with all the forces they shall be able to bring to sea, con-
tinuing till the party damnified has received full satisfaction.
23. The ships of war of either shall protect the merchant ships of the
reciprocal subjects or of the allies comprised in this treaty, as long as
both are sailing the same way.
24. If any ships belonging to any of the subjects of either or to any
neuter be taken in any of ports of either by a third party, not a
subject of either, then the owner of such port shall be bound to procure
with the other party that such ship be pursued, retaken and restored to
the owners, at however their own charges.
25. If any mei'chant ship belonging to the subjects of either by
tempest, pirates or other necessity come to the harbour of either, they
shall depart freely, without being compelled to go ashore, to unload, to
sell their merchandises, or pay any imposition or custom, but it shall
be enougli in such cases to show their passes without further search.
26. The chips of war and soldiers shall not come to the ports of
either in any number that may cause suspicion ■without permission from
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the owner of the port, unless compelled by storm or to avoid greater
dangers at sea.
27. The ports and rivers of both shall always be open to the ships of
war reciprocally, provided they shall not be in such number a? to cause
suspicion, submitting nevertheless to the laws and uses of the said
places.
28. Exempting all men of war, and privateers from any search,
except only to show their commissions when coming into the ports of
each other.
29. Granting the same liberty to all private persons that sail with
commissions from either, in respect both of their own ships and their
prizes, to bring such prizes to the places where they are bound to bring
them by their commissions, nor shall they be bound to give any notice
of the said prizes to the officers of those places, or to pay any duty to
them or others, but they shall only be bound to show their commissions.
30. The goods of the subjects of either found in enemys' ships shall
be good prize.
31. The contractors shall not carry or allow to be carried from their
countries to their enemies or rebels reciprocally any contraband articles
(which are then enumerated) with this express clause that under the
name of contraband be not comprehended wheat or other corn and grain
peases beans salt wine oil nor generally all that belong to the food and
maintaining of life, but they shall be reputed free, as also all other sorts
of merchandises not forementioned ; and the contraband articles specified
found in the ships of either shall be confiscated by competent judges,
leaving all the other merchandises and the ships themselves unquestioned
and untroubled.
32. The subjects and inhabitants of either shall not transport in their
vessels the goods of the Portugals from America, Asia, or Africa, into
Europe, or from any of those parts into another, nor also vice versa
from Europe to any of them, upon penalty of losing their vessels.
33. If any war or merchant ships be cast away on the coast of either,
these ships or their wreck and the contents may be reclaimed within a year
and a day by the true owners or their attorneys without any formalities,
paying only the expenses of the recovery, disputes to be summarily
settled by the officers of the places.
34. The Commissioners for search from either part shall regulate
themselves according to the laws and ordinances as issued in the hand of
either.
35. No letters of marque or reprisals shall be granted for any damage
or wrong that either of the subjects shall have committed against this
treaty, and all those already granted for any cause shall be void, but the
whole shall be amicalily agreed, if possible or settled ordiiian'ri via
juris.
36. All other treaties and alliances made by either party with other
states shall remain in full vigour without derogating from them by the
present treaty. Copy: Read July 2nd, being No. 14. [N. XVIII.,
90.]
The English Ambassadoks to the States-General.
1651, June 16[-26].— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 188.)
Read July 2nd, being No. 15. [N. XVIIL, 91.]
Oliver Cromwell to the Lord President of the Coitncil
OF State.
1651, June 17. Edinburgh. — "At my march into Scotland being
destitute of general officers of Horse, I commissioned Colonel Fleetwood
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to be Lieutenaut-Geuerul of tlie Horse and Colonel Whalley to be Com-
missary-Goneriil, and now nndijrstanding that the Treasurers make
some stop of their pay by reason they are not within the establishment
I thought fit humbly to reconnnend their case unto your Lordship
desiring they may l)e put into the establishment. I eiave pardon for
thia trouble and rest." (iSee Commons' Journals, vi. oU2.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VIII., 53.]
The States-General to the English Ambassadors.
1651, June 19-29.— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 189,
where "21st " should be " 24th.") Read July 2nd, being No. 16. [N.
XVIII., 92.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
16.51, June 20-30.— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 190.)
Read July 2nd, being No. 17. [N. XVIII., 94.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 191.) Read Juiy
2nd, being No. 18, [N. XVIII., 95.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General.
1651, June 20-30. — Concerning the Queen of Bohemia's claim.
(Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 189.) Draft. Read in Parlia-
ment, July 2ud, being No. 20. (See Commons' Journals, vi. 595.)
[N. XVIII., 65.]
The States-General to the English Ambassadors.
1651, June [20-]30. — Declaration. (Printed in Thurloe, State
Papers, i. 191.) Read in Parliament, July 2nd, being No. 21. (See
Commons' Journals, vi. 595.) [N. XVIII., 68.]
The States- General to the Parliament.
1651, June [20-]30. The Hague. — Letters Re-credential to the
Eno'lish Ambassador.^ on their return, In French. (See Commons'
Journals, vi. 595.) [N. X., 55.]
The Commissioners for Compounding to the Parliament.
1651, June 24. — Certificate concerning George Ball and others.
(Printed in Co7nmons' Journals, vii. 61.) Signed. [N. XVI., 80.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, [June 24]-July 4. The Hague. — Complaining that when
two captains of Harlingen in Friezeland had exported corn to Whitby
the money received for it had been unjustly seized, and demanding its
restitution. In French. [N. X., 56.]
The English Ambassadors to the States-General to the
Parliament.
1651, Julv 1. — Recapitulation of their proceedings. (Printed in
Thurloe, i. 193.) Read July 2nd, being No. 22. [N. XVIIL, 93.]
The Council of State.
1651, July 7. — Order that " Mr. Gurdon put this Parliament in
mind of the letters now lying before them sent from the Lord Willoughby
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to his wife and trustees (being those of February 15th) and acquaint
them with the Declaration now read . . being translated forth of the
Dutch Copy and sent from the Barbados. And that the Parliament
will be pleased to take the said Lord's condition as to the Act for sale
of Delinquents' lands in reference to his former and later treasons into
their consideration." [N. XVI., 81.] Probably Annexed hereto was :
The said Declaration of Lokd Willoughby, Lieutenant-General
and Governor of the Barbados and other Caribie Islands.
1650-1, February 18. — Serving in Answer to an Act of the
3rd of October 1650. (A version of this was printed in English
also at the Hague, and is among the King's Pamphlets, E. 644,
No. 4, and it is also printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 12,
p. 27.) [N. XVI., 58.]
The Doge and Governors of the Republic of Genoa to the
Parliament.
1651, July 7. — Letter of Credence to their agent Francesco
Bernardi, appointed with special reference to the restoration of the
detained ships and cargoes. In Latin, with Efiglish translation.
[N.X.,41.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, July [8--] 18. The Hague. — Complaining that a ship belong-
ing to an Echevin of the town of Middelburg on her return from the
Virgin Islands with a cargo of tobacco had been taken and carried into
Yarmouth on the ground that by the resolution of the Parliament in
last November the Virgin Islands were at war with the Parliament,
although the said ship had sailed from Europe six months before the
passing of the resolution, and desiring restitution of ship and cargo.
In French, with English translation. [N. X., 57.]
The Parliament to the King of Spain.
1651, July 14. — Setting forth the complaints of the English
merchants, who trade to the Spanish dominions, of the injuries done
them by the governors and other officials of the ports to which they
trade (of whom Don Pedro Carillo de Guzman is mentioned by name)
particularly in tlie Canaries, contrary to the treaty of commerce, and
asking that orders may be given to prevent the same in future, and for
reparation. Draft or copg. [N. XVIL, 66.]
Edmond Prideaux, Attorney-General, to the Clerk of
Parliament.
[1651, July 15.] — Receipt for papers given him by order of that
date, being the Instructions from the King of Scots to IMr. Coke, and
the paper containing his several examinations. (See Commons*
Journals, vi. 604.) Signed. [N. XVI., 82.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651. J^ly [18-]28. The Hague. — Complaining that a ship con-
tiiining five V)ales of thread consigned by a citizen of Harlem to Leghorn
had been taken by the English fleet in the Mediterranean and sent to
London on some pretexts which in any case do not affect the goods in
question, and demanding their restitution. In French. [N. X., 59.]
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The Committee to whom tfik List (»f ttik Late King's Sekvants
AND CkEDITORS WAS REFEURKI).
1651, July 22. — List of Abatements, Omissions, and Respites.
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 606.) [N. XVI., 8.3.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to tho Parliament.
1651, July 25-August 4. — Asking on behalf of Colonel William
Cobb, on account of his services to the King of Spain in Flanders,
that his sequestration might be taken off. (See Commons' Journals,
vi. 612.) In Spanish. Seal. [N. XVII., 67.]
The Commissioners for Compounding to the Parliament.
1651, July 29. — Certificate concerning Gamul's School. (Printed in
Commons' Journals, vii. 61.) [N. XVI., 84.]
Certificate of the Estate of William Cobb, Esq., of Sandringham.
[1651, July 29.] — (See Commons' Journals, vi. 612.) [N. XVI.,
85.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, [July 25-] August 4. The Hague.— Asking the Parliament, in-
asmuch as Lord Craven, Colonel of a regiment in their service, has
been cited to appear in London on September 3rd under penalty of
confiscation of all his property and as, in consequence of the armies of
the Elector of Brandenburg and the I5uke of Neuburg being upon their
frontiers, they have been obliged to issue an order that all the officers
in their 'service should rejoin their regiments by a certain day in
obedience to which order the said Lord Craven has come from Germany,
and inasmuch as they cannot allow him as the senior Colonel of his
nation to leave, to allow Lord Craven to appear by his attorney in the
usual manner. (See Commons' Jour^ials, vii. 5.) In French. [N.
X., 59.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, August [1-]11. The Hague. — Complaining that the ship
Amsterdam, the property of merchants of Amsterdam, when bound from
Bavonne to Sallee had been taken ofi" Sallee by the English fleet, and
sent to London, and on the voyage thither had been lost with her cargo
worth more than 15,000 francs in consequence of too few men being
put on board as a prize crew, and demanding restitution of the value of
the ship and cargo. In French, with English translation. [IST. X., 60.]
The King to the Earls of Craftted, Mareschall, and Glencarne,
and Lord Balcarres, appointed by us and our Committee of
Estates to remain at this time in Scotland for our service.
1651, August 1. Cumbernald. — Private Instructions : —
1. To keep frequent Committees of Estates for regulating and
ordering public affairs in the kingdom.
2. To endeavour to raise as great forces both of horse and foot as
possible for the good of religion and our service for driving any
remainder of the enemy out of Scotland, for seconding us in this
our design, and for preventing insurrections within the kingdom,
such forces to be under such inferior officers as you are confident
of both for their affection to religion and their loyalty to us.
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3. Also to endeavour the speedy raising of the new levy already
imposed.
4. To endeavour the continuing a good correspondence betwixt the
Committee of Estates and the Commission of the Kirk, and that
the civil authoiity concur for getting ready obedience to the
ecclesiastical orders.
5. To be careful the act of the Committee at Stirling anent runaways
be put in execution, they to be carefully brought together and
so ordered as by advice of the Committee of Esttites and those
entrusted by us with the commuad of the forces shall be thought
expedient.
6. To endeavour the careful bringing up all deficients in former levies
and particularly those imposed upon tlie shire of Argyll.
7. To secure the persons of any who obstruct or oppose the public
resolutions.
8. To be careful that the public dues imposed on the kingdom be
effectually brought in, especially the voluntary contribution.
9. To recruit with all diligence Lord Balcarres' regiment and that of
Sir John BrOwne out of the shires of Angus, Fife and Perth,
and to arm them out of the readiest of those arms lately come
from Sweden.
10. General Power to do everything you think fit for the good of
religion, our service and the kingdom.
11. To give us frequent advertisement of your proceedings.
12. Further to be careful that none of those who have now laid down
their charges or deserted our service be admitted to any place of
power or trust. Sign-3Ianual. Seal. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 14.) [N". L, 37.]
The King to John, Earl of Crafurd and Lindesay.
1G51, August 2. Cumbernald. — Commission appointing him Com-
mander-in-Chief under the Earl of Leven of all forces raised or to be
raised within the Kingdom of Scotland, such commission to continue as
long as we and our army are out of Scotland or during pleasure. Sign-
Manual. Seal. (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 14.) [N. I., 38.]
The Estates of Holland and West Friez eland to the Parliament.
1651, August [2-] 12. The Hague. — Asking them to dispense with
the personal appearance of Lord Craven and to allow him to appear by
liis attorney. (See Iiitter of July 25-August 4.) In Dutch, with
English translation. [N. X., 61.]
The Council of State.
1651, August 2. — Estimate of the charge of the forces in England,
Scotland, and Ireland from March 24th last to the 20th of October
next. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vi. 617.) [N. XVI., 86.]
The Council of State.
1651, August 4. — Order reporting concerning the 4,000 foot to take
the field, with an estimate of their pay. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
vi. 616.) ['N. XVI., 87.]
The States- General to the Parliament.
1651, August [6-]16. The Hague. — Stating that a ship called Ze
Vieux Chariot belonging to some of their subjects had been taken by a
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sliip of the Kinp; of Scotland, and curried to Petcrlioiid where slie was
a^uiii taken by two Parliament ships and carried to Jjcith, and demanding
tiio return of the ship or at least her value, if she had been sold. In
French. Seal. [N. X., 62.]
Amerigo Salvktti, Resident of the Grand-Duke of Tuscany, to
William Lenthall.
1651, August 5. Great St. Bartholomew. — Having received letters
from his Master and instructions to present them and make some addi-
tional representations he desires a time and persons to be- appointed by
Parliament for his reception. Seal. [N. XVIII., 14.3.]
The States-General to the J'arliament.
1651, August [8-] 18. The Hague. — Complaining that a ship calleil
The Isle of Wiringue belonging to some of their subjects had been
taken on a voyage from France to the Netherlands by a Parliament
ship and demanding restitution. In French. Seal. [N. X., 63.]
Major-General Harrison to William Lenthall.
1651, August 11. About noon. — "This morning I had an express
from Major-General Lambert dated the 9th about 12 at noon within
ten miles of Pe[u]reth, and enclosed several letters, which he had taken,
and therewith six of the enemy conveying them, whereof two were
lairds. He desired ray despatch of the letters to my Lord General,
which accordingly I have done, but considering they came from Duke
Hamilton, Lord Lauderdale and Lord Wentworth, and that the esteem
they have of the Presbyterian party — whom Hamilton calls rogues, and
Lauderdale thinks they are well rid of — and the pleasure they take in
their present pure Cavalierish composition, may help to satisfy those
displeased friends, I thought it my duty to transmit you copies of them,
till his Excellency can send the originals, I being so much nearer than
he is. I am confident the Duke speaks their very heart, not knowing
the danger of the conveyance as the other did, who writ accordingly ;
and we expect day by day the Lord will more open their eyes to see the
strait whereunto Himself in judgement hath led them, so as the terror of
the Lord will prove a sorer enemy to them than we. Major-General
{Lambert] will be this night I hope in their rear and close. I am
hastening to get the van, and if possible to recover the middle parts of
Lancashire before them, for which purpose I shall . . be this night at
Skipton and so toward Preston or Manchester, as Providence shall
direct. If the enemy keep constant motion he might be near Preston
this night, lying at Kendal on Saturday, which is but about '.io miles
distant, and so may a little put us to it to reach him, but I hope the
Major-General and I know he will not let their rear go off quietly,
Avhereby he may reasonabl}- and easily clog their march. JNTy Lord
Howard's son commanded a troop at Carlisle, whom ere this I had
avoided, but that he Avas his son. He took off with him but twelve of
his troop, as the Major-General and Governor of Carlisle inform me,
which would have been cashiered, had we had opportunity, and they
stayed. The riddance of such are no loss to us, nor their accession
strength to them." Copi/ in Dr. Williams' hand. [N. XII., 267.]
The Council of State.
1651, August 11. — Order reporting concerning the precautions to be
taken on account of the Scotch invasion. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, vi. 620.) [N. XYL, 88.]
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Anton Gunthkr, CouDt in Oldenburgh, to the Paehament.
1651, August 15. — Letter of Credence to his Agent Hermann Mylius.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 44.) In Latin. Signed, Seal. Original
and Copy. [N. X., 38 ; XVIIL, 167.]
The King to the Earl of Dkuby, Captain-General of the County
Palatine of Lancaster, &c.
1651, August 16. Our Royal Camp at Higher Whitny in Cheshire.
— " We by reason of our quick march having not until now had time
sufl5cient to send a particular .summons to our subjects of that county,
by which we might have expected to receive any satisfactory account,
and being now resolved to pursue the enemy, whom — by God's help — we
have forced from Warrington, and made him fly before us in a scattering
and disorderly manner, together with such other advantages as may
offer themselves, and having sent forth a general summons and invita-
tion to all our subjects to join with us in this our present expedition and
having in all places where we passed through that county been received
with so great joy and acclamations of our people tliat we cannot doubt
of their readiness to assist and join with us at this time — they having so
good an opportunity for it — . . . require you to give notice to all
inhabitants thereof from sixteen to sixty to appear at such times and
places as you shall direct " with their horses arms and ammunition for
the defence of the country, the reducement of the few refractory parts
thereof and the recruiting of our marching array. We further command
you to make no distinction of persons with reference to former differ-
ences, but in imitation of us according to their future carriage. For
as we do most heartily forgive and forget and also interpret well the
supposed disobligation passed to the Crown in such as shall now by
their action make good their former professions, so we shall retain no
good memory oftho.se — though appearing at that time well deservers —
who shall upon such an occasion as this — having means and opportunity
for it — be wanting to us and their country so highly injured, and so
miserably oppressed and enslaved in their lil)erties, their properties,
and their consciences. We send our Declaration, our general summons
to the kingdom and the brief state of our affairs before, at the time,
and since we left Scotland, all which — -together with this — are to be
dispersed and published in all churches, chapels and markets within
that county, particularly the towns of Manchester, Preston and Wigan.
And as in our County Palatine of Lancaster, so in the rest of the
counties comprehended in your commission you are to pursue the same
course hereby prescribed to you. Sign-Manual. Endorsed " Papers
Reported from the Council of State, 1 Sept. 1651." (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 9.) [N. I., 39.]
The Earl of Dekiiy.
[1651, August 16 (?).] — Articles to be observed by his officers and
soldiers.
1. That none upon pain of death shall make any quarter for himself
witho\it an order from the Quarter- Master-General.
2. That none being quartered shall demand from his landlord any
money &c. upon pain of death.
3. That none on a march shall leave the ranks to enter any liouse or
to take anything thereout upon pain of death.
4. That none shall absent himself from his command or post upon
pain of death.
5. That every soldier or officer on sound of trumpet or beat of drum
shall immediately repair to the colours, upon pain of death.
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(i. That whatsoever officer doth cavil at the coiiiinaiid of his superior
b(! disgrace fully cashiered, and any soldier inutinyiiig or disobeying his
olGctn- shidl I lie.
7. That whosoever doth not forthwith list himself under some com-
mander shall not enjoy the benefit of any (juarter, l)ut be expulsed the
army as useless and obnoxious to the same.
Liistly, that whosoever doth contrive or coraplot anythinf^to the pre-
judice of the jjerson or government of the Lord General shall die without
mercy. (Two copies with slight differences.) [N. XVI., 117.]
Draft Commissions.
[1651, August IG (?).] — For a lieutenant-general for Lancashire,
Cheshire, Shropshire and the six counties of North Wales under the
Earl of Derby, for a Major-General, a Colonel, a Captain, and for the
surprise of a town. Endorsed " Patterns for Commissions found among
the Earl of Derby's papers." [N. XVI., 118.]
A Council of War.
1651, August 19, Warrington. — It is resolved that the forces to be
raised throughout the whole County of Lancaster shall consist of 1,300
horse and 6,000 foot, viz., out of Leyland and Derby Hundreds 500
horse and 2,000 foot, and out of Amounderness and Lonsdale Hundreds,
the same, the proportions to be raised out of the other two Hundreds to
be considered of Avlien his Lordship advances nearer unto them ; the
raising of the horse to be proportioned thus, entire horse, man and
furniture to be rated at 12/., the horse at 8/., the man at 30*., the saddle
and furniture at 20^., the sword and pistol at 305., every musketeer to be
rated at 3/., and every pikeman at 21. 10s., the man to be rated at 30*., the
firearms at 30s. more, the pike and sword at 20s., two parts muskets and
a third pikes. Where either man horse or arms are wanting these sums
must be raised respectively from such pei'sons by whom they ought to
be brought in, and employed to the same purpose. A day of Rendezvous
to be appointed for every company, and in case any man do not send in
his numbers those which are drawn together are to be quartered upon
such till they do bring them in, and when such companies are raised
they are to repair immediately to the main body, or where else they shall
have orders. During their march these companies are to have free
quarter, and when they join the army to have provisions from the pro-
viders. An assessment either of provisions or money for the subsistence
of our present force. In our march the horse and foot to be quartered
as near together in barns or empty houses as may be, and provisions to
be sent in from their quarters. AH in their several allotments to search
for arms and ammunition for furnishing their companies. Bryan Burton
empowered to search for arms and ammunition in this town and a guai'd
appointed to assist him . . An Account to be given every evening to my
Lord of the officers' design of their several levies, and how they pro-
ceed in them. (The Council consisted of my Lord [of Derby], Lord
Widrington, Sir Thomas Tillisley, Sir William Throgmorton, Sir Francis
Gamull, Sir Theophilus Gilby, Sir Edward Savage, Colonel Vere, Colonel
Standish, Lieutenant-Colonel James Anderson, Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh
Anderson, Colonel Robinson, Colonel Legge. There is a second copy,
slightly differing, of part of the proceedings.) [N. XVI., 89,]
Extract of the Commissions granted [by the Earl of Derby] in
Lancashire.
1651, August 14-22. — To one Colonel, one Major, seven Captains
and two Lieutenants including one to William Christian as Lieutenant
of the foot Company of the Guard. [N. XVI., 90.]
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LEXANDER Barlow, Richard Haworth, John HARTLEY and
John Gillman to the Constables of Pendleton.
1651, August 21. Heaton Norris. — Warrant ordering them to sum-
mon all men between the ages of 18 and 50 in their township to appear
armed on the 22nd before the Commissioners of Militia at Manchester
to oppose the Earl of Derby and other enemies of the Commonwealth,
and to furnish a list of all such men, and of all horses in their township.
Signed. [N. XVI., 91.]
Names of certain gentlemen of Lancashire.
[1651, August.] — Found among the Earl of Derby's papers. [N. XVI.,
116.]
Ro. LuMSDAiNE, Governor of Dundee, to General Monk.
1651, August 26. — " We ressavit yours, for answer quhairunto we
doe by these acquent you, that we ar commanded be the Kingis Majestic
to desyre you and all officeris and souldievis and schipis for the present
in armes and oppositioun to the Kingis auctoritie to lay doun their armes
to cum in and joyne with his Majesties forces in this kingdome, and
receave protectioun from thame conforme to the Kingis Majesties
declaratioun sent you heirewith whiche ift you will obey we sail con-
tinoue your faithful freindis and servauntis in the old manner." Added
in Monk's hand, " This answeare I receaved from the Governor of
Dundee in answeare to the summons I sent him." (See Commons^
Journals, vii. 14.) [N. XX., 58.]
The Provost and Bailies of St. Andrews to General Monk.
1651, August 27. — '* We have hard of your generous behavior in
your former services, and observing your courteous wretting at this tyme,
holding foorth to us how imwilling you are to doe anything tending to the
breache of Colonell Overtoun his proclamatione the dait whereof is not yet
expyred, Ave intreat your Honour to consider the summons sent to us
boeth now and formerlie . . . and our answer to the same. Truelie
. unlesse we Avould renounce the dictates of our consciences and the
tye of the oath of God upon us we cannot acknowledge and come under
the obedience of ane foirane power contrarii> to our aledgiance and cove-
nant. So . . againe we intreat your favour that no demands be laid
upon us but Avhat consistis with honestie and conscience." Signed.
Added in Monk's hand, " This is the answeare of the Provist and
Baylies of St. Andrews in answeare to the summons I sent them."
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 14.) [N. XX., 61.]*
The Grand-Duke of Tuscany to the Parliament.
[1651, August 29.] — Asking for the restitution of the goods of Captain
Cardi, his subject, which had been on board a French shij> taken by the
English Admiral Hall, within the last few weeks, to Tommaso Bianchi,
Cardi's agent. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 28.) In Italian. Signed.
Seal embossed. [N. X., 28.]
The Committee for removing Obstructions.
1651, September 4. — Order reporting concerning Sir John Stowell'a
case. (VxiniQ^WL Coyyimons' Journals, \V\.2\.) Copy. [N. XVI., 92.]
♦ This and the preceding eight documents all have endorsenient.s in the same hand
as those on the examinations of Thomas Coke, ai have also the King's instructions
and Commission of August 1 and 2.
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The States-General to the Fauliament.
IGol, September [8-]18. The Hague. — Complaining that the Sainl
John, belonging to merchants of Rotterdam, had been taken on her
voyage from Brazil by Parliament ships and earri(!d into Portsmouth,
and demanding restitution of ship and cargo. In French. Seal. [N.
X., 64.]
The Council of State.
1651, September 9. — Order reporting concerning the apprehending of
Charles Stuart. (Printed in Commons' Journals,\n. 11.) [N. XVI., 93.]
BuLSTRODE Whitelocke, John Lisle, Oliver St. John and Sik
Gilbert Pykeringe to William Lenthall.
1651, September 10. Ailesbury. — '* In pursuance of your commands
we came the last night to Ailesbury where we found ray Lord General,
Lieutenant-General Fleetwood, Major-General Deane, and many othe?
officers and gentlemen attending his Lordship. We thought fit that
night to acquaint them with your pleasure wherein they seemed to
receive gvea.t contentment. And my Lord General returned his humble
thanks for the favour. His Lordship intends tomorrow to go from
hence to Uxbridge and from thence on Frichay by Acton and Kensington
to London." (See Commons' Journals, v'u. 15.) Signed. Seal. [N.
VIII., 54.]
A Cavalier Prisonkr to .
1651, September 17. Chester. — Relation of the battle of Worcester.
(Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 436.) Copy. [N. XVL, 94.]
The Estates of Holland and West Friezeland to the Parliament.
1651, September [18-J28. The Hague. — To the same purport as the
letter of September 8th- 18th. In Dutch. Seal Embossed. Endorsed
" Opened May 26, 1683 per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 65.']
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1651, September 26. Stockholm. — Letter of Credence to Peter
Spiring Silverchrona. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 77.) In Latin.
Seal Embossed. Signed " Christina." Countersigned. " Andr. Gylden-
klau." [N. X,, 8.]
Richard Carter and two others of the Committee of Cornwall and
two of the Commissioners of Sequestrations to William Lenthall.
1651, October 10. Bodmin. — Desiring that the false allegations of
Mr. Nicolas Burlace, an officer in the late King's army, and the answer
thereto of Mr. John Jago and the great oppressions of the said Mr.
Burlace be taken into full and clear examination. (See letter of
March 17th.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 55.]
The Burgomasters and Scheppens of Amsterdam to the
Parliament.
1651, October [11-]21. — Stating that one of their citizens had
freighted a ship at San Lucar, which was taken by the Parliament ships
find asking for the restitution of the cargo. In French. Endorsed
« Opened May 26, 1683, per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 66 1']
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James, Earl of Derby, to the Parliament.
[1651, October 11.] — Petition shewing that " Your Petitioner a sen-
tenct prisoner in Chester has addrest several petitions to this supreme
power, humbly begging your mercy upon the rendition of the Isle of Man ;
but because he never heard anything of your pleasure concerning him
he humbly begs again, — being now, without your mercy, within fevr
hours of his death, — that the island may be accepted for his life ; which
he shall ever owne to your mercy.
That he pleads nothing in excuse of his offences, but humbly casts
himself at the feet of the Parliament, desiring pardon.
That if this may not stand with your justice and wisdom, you will in
mercy and compassion to his soul allow him some further time to prepare
himself to meet his God ; insomuch as to this very hour Col. Duckenfield
has given him constant hopes his life would be granted upon submission
of the island.
Your Petitioner most huudy (sic) beseeches this Honourable House
to hear his dying petition ; either that he may live by your mercy, or by
your mercy may have a little time allotted him wherein he may be
fitted for death." Holograph. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 27.)
[N. XXII., 128.]
James Earl of Derby.
1651, October 15. — Speech on the ScatFold, &c. (All printed in
Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, xi. 46.) [N. XVI., 95.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
1651, October [16-] 26. The Hague. — Repeating the demand made
by the letter of -Inly 8th-18th. In French. Seal. Endorsed
"Opened May 26, 1683, per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 67.] An
English translation is N. XVIII., IIG. Probably Enclosed:
DiRCK Janson, on behalf of the Lord Johan Basselier of
Middelburgh, to the Parliament.
Petition, praying for the restoration of the Fortune of Middel-
burgh and her cargo, which had been seized for violating the
Act prohibiting trade with Virginia, she having sailed from
Europe before the Act was passed, and having again sailed
' from Virginia before news of the prohibition arrived. [N.
' XXII., 157.]
The States-General to the Parliament.
Same date. The Hague.— Complaining that the ^^ose.? belonging to
merchants of Amsterdam had been taken by a Parliament ship on her
voyage home from Stettin and carried into Berwick and demanding
restit°ution of ship and cargo. In French. Seal. Endorsed, " Opened
May 26, 168.3, per me Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 6><.^ An English trans-
lation is N. XVIII., 117. Probably Enclosed :
Deposition of Michael Groenenburgh, Master of the Moses,
before the Burgomaster and Magistrates of Amsterdam.
1651, October [9-] 19.— Stating that the said ship was owned
partly at Stettin but chiefly at Amsterdam and when on a voyage
from Stettin to Amsterdam, was taken by a certain sea rover who
put the deponent and his crew into two h.>^hing boats, and carried
off the said ship and goods to Berwick, as the deponent is informed.
Copy. [N. XVm., 118.]
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Don Alo.nzo de Cardenas to William Lenthall.
1651, October 30. — Asking him to move the Parliament for an
answer to his letter of July 25-August 4. In ^Spanish, with English
translation. Seal. [N. XVIL, G8, 69.]
Articles for the surrender of Castle Rushin and Peele Castle in
the Isle of Man.
1651, October 31. — (See Commons'' Journals, vii. 35.) Copy. [N.
XVI., 96.]
Articles for the surrender of Clare Castle.
1651, November 4. — (Printed in Gilbert, iii. 261.) Copy. A foot-
note in a different hand states, " Carick CoUa, another strong castle of
Sir Daniel O'Brien, the furthest point west in Thomond about the
mouth of the Shannon, was surrendered to the Lieutenant- General upon
the like conditions." \js. XXE., 95.]
The States-General to the Lord Mayor of London.
1651, November [5-] 15. The Hague. — Recommending their am-
bassadors to his good offices. (See Cotnmons' Journals, vii. 64.) In
French. Seal. [N. X., 69.]
The Same to Walter Strickland.
Same date and place. — Recommending their ambassadors to his good
offices. In French. Seal. [N. X., 70.]
The Same to the Parliament.
Same date and place. — Letter of Credence to their Ambassadors.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 54.) In French, with English transla-
tion. Seal. [N. X., 71.] Copies of both attested by the Secretary
to the Embassy are N. XVIIL, 123.
to —
1651, November 6. Perth. — " We who are here convened by command
of our respective shires have found it most necessary to . . . invite
all shires and boroughs to ane joint correspondence for attending the
downcoming of the English Commissioners . . . For this end we
have drawn this draft of ane Commission . . . to be subscribed by
the shire to such Commissioners as shall be chosen by you ... to
meet at Edinburgh the 21st of this instant, and therefore we . . .
intreatyou . . . to send this letter with the . . . Commission
to the shires and boroughs next yours and desire them to choose Com-
missioners . . ." Enclosed:
The said Commission.
Empowering the persons chosen in conjunction with the other
Scotch Commissioners to meet the English flommissioners, and
treat with them with full powers for the settlement of these
nations. Copies. [N. XX., Q2.']
John Bellingslet on behalf of Thomas BiLLiNGSLEr.
1651, November 10.—
And
Thomas Withering, an infant, by SiE Datid Watkins,
his guardian.
1651, November 12. — Claims by each to be entitled to the office of
Postmaster for foreign parts. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 192.)
[N. XVI., 97, 98.]
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William Jervis to the Parliament.
[1651, November 14.] — Petition, prayin;; that his sequestration may
be taken off, and himself rewarded for his services. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 110.) [N. XXIL, 121.]
The form of Oath to be administered to every member of
the Council of State.
1651, November 28. — (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 46.)
[N. XVL, 102.]
The Commissioners of the Parliament in Ireland.
1651, December 2. Dublin. — Order appointing in consequence of
the Lord Deputy's death, Lieutenant-Geueral Ludlow as Commauder-in-
Chief, till the pleasure of Parliament be known, or orders received from
the Lord Lieutenant. (See Comviojis' Journals, vii. 49.") Signed
" Miles Corbett, John Jones, John Weaver." [N. XXL, 96.]
The Same.
Same date. — Order that Commissions granted by the late Lord
Deputy should continue in force notwitlistanding his death. [N. XXL,
98.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to William Lenthall.
1651, December 3-13. — To the same effect as that of October 30th.
In Spanish, with English translation. Embossed Seal. [N. XVIL,
70, 71.]
The Council of State,
1651, December 4. — Order reporting with amendments the tenth and
eleventh Instructions to the Commissioners to Scotland. [N. XX., 68.]
The Council of State.
1651, December 8. — Order reporting the Articles of November 4th
and other papers to the House. [N. XXL. 97.]
The Proconsuls and Senators of Hamburgh to the
Parliament.
1651, December 9. — Complaining that the St. Paul, belonging to
their citizens, had on a voyage to Oporto been taken off the Lsle of
Wight and carried into Weymouth, where she was still detained, and
asking for her restitution and compensation for the things taken out of
her. In Latin. Seal embossed. Endorsed " Not opened till March 21
1682-3." [N. X., 80.]
The Parliament to Oliver St. John and others, Commissioners
to go into Scotland.
1651, December 11. — Instructions, (Draft with amendments, partly
iu shorthand, some signed by Whitdocke. See Commons' Journals,
vii. 47, 49.) [N. XX., 63, 66.]
J. VAN Vliets and John Oste, Secretaries to the Ambassatlors, to
William Lenthall.
1651, December [18-]28. — Enclosing the Letter of Credence from the
States- General to their Ambassadors, and desiring an audience for them.
[N. XVIIL, 12L]
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James Cats' Speech to the Parliament at the audience of himself and
his colleagnos (Ikuaud Sciiaep and Paulus Vandeperke, Ambas-
sadors from the States- General.
1651, December [19-J20. — In Latin with English translation. (The
Latin with a Dutch translation was printed in Holland and is in the
British Museum. The pressmark of the volume of pamphlets contain-
ing it is 8122 e e 4. A florid speech with numerous Latin quotations.
Tlie most remarkable part is where he touches on the similarity of
Dutch and English, showing the relationship of the two nations, in
proof of which he mentions many common words that are nearly the
same in both, as bread, butter, cheese, wine, &c., and also the names of
different parts of the body.) The Latin sif/ned by the three Ambas-
sadors. [N. XVIII., 119, 120.]
Don Alonzo de Cardenas to the Council of State.
[1651, December 19.] — In Spanish, with English translation. (The
last is printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, xii. 1.) The original signed.
[N. XVIL, 73.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date. — In the late King's time letters of marque under certain
conditions, one of which was that the prizes should be brought to
England and appraised at their true value in the Court of Admiralty,
were granted to certain of his subjects upon pretence of injuries done to
them at sea by those of the King of Spain, but these conditions not
being observed he revoked and annulled all letters of marque already
granted, issuing a declaration in 1644 of which a copy is inclosed.
And the King being dead and this Commonwealth established, the said
Ambassador conceives it just that no use be made of the said letters
without a new grant from the Commonwealth, but they, notwithstanding
it was never granted by this Parliament, have been continued with great
disorder in taking Spanish ships without bringing them into England,
the goods being taken into France, Ireland, and Holland and sold there,
being a notorious breach of the articles of peace. And though both the
grant and recalling were derived from the said King they used the
former not taking notice of the latter. The Ambassador therefore desires
the Council to revoke all letters granted by the late King against any
Spanish subject.^, and not to grant new ones without notice to himself
or other the Spanish Resident j^ro tempore ; and that the Judges of the
Admiralty may be ordered not receive any informations or to examine
any witnesses upon any injuries pretended to be done by Spanish to
English subjects without acquainting such Ambassador or Resident,
whereby a combined remedy may be applied against the great disorders^
and abuses that may happen hereafter in such cases. In Spanish, with
English translation. The original signed. [N. XVII., 74.]
The Sajwe to the Same
Same date. — Again demanding satisfaction in the matter of the Santa
Clara. In Spanish, with English translation. (The last is printed in
Thurloe, State Papers, i. 130, where it is wrongly dated 1649.) The
original signed. [N. XVII., 75.]
The Same to the Sabie.
Same date. — The King his Master intending not only to maintain a
good correspondence and amity with the Parliament but also to make it
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more strict upon all convenient occasions hath commanded him to
endeavour the begetting of it by all possiV^le and convenient means, and
being conceived that the conjunction with one accord in some operation
of mutual convenience to both nations in Spain, France, Portugal, or
Flanders is a point towards the said strict amity the Ambassador desires
that some few persons of the Council may be authorised to receive his
addresses, which must be frequent and of different subjects and there-
fore unfitting the whole Council therewith to be troubled, who after
debate on the propositions may conveniently report thereon to the whole
Council. And though in all State matters the members of the Council
observe secrecy yet in particular he desires that such secrecy may be
kept in these points as the importance of the business deserves. In
Spanish, with English translation. The original signed. (For all
these four papers, see Commons' Journals, vii. 64.) [N. XVII., 76.]
The Parliament.
[1651, December 24.] — Declaration concerning the Settlement of
Scotland. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 659, No. 19.) (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 56.) [N. XX., 20^.]
The Committee for Removing Obstructions.
[1651, December 25.] — Keport concerning the claims of the Earl
of Salisbury. (Printed in Co7nmo7is' Journals, vii. 56.) [N. XVI.,
100.]
The Committee for Removing Obstructions
1651, December 25. — Report concerning the case of Alexander Rat-
cliffe. (The question was whether the tenant in tail being sequestrated
for Delinquency and dying without issue the next in remainder should
enjoy the land according to the entail.) [N. XVI., 101.]
Peter Spiring Sii.verchrona, the Swedish Minister, to William
Lenthall.
1651, December 29. — Enclosing his Lett<ir of Credence. Signed.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 77.) [N. XVIII., 33.]
James Cats' Speech on behalf of himself and his colleagues to the
Council of State.
165[l-]2, January 1-11. — Whereas on December 29th we delivered to
the Parliament tiie sum of the matters with which we are charged by the
States-General we thought it needless to repeat the same. But as our
Powers are demanded, we now j)resent them, both the original and the
copies. And in virtue thereof we earnestly desire that Commissioners
be appointed to whom we may fully deliver all our cliarge, that .<o not only
the ancient truces may be renewed, but also a clo.'^er bond .«trengthoned.
That so laudable a work may have a happy end we require of you
according to the special commandment of the Stntes-General that all
intercourses between the two nations shall remain in the same state as
they were left by the Ambassadors of the Commonwealth at their parting
from the Low Countries, and that thereupon the Statute of this Com-
monwealth which was to be brought in practice on December 1st be
abolished, or at least suspended, till an order shall be settled for the
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cusuing treaties between us, that such an excellent business should not
bo wroiif^ed with iin ill prejudice in the beginning, l)ut the tsooner and
happily bo brought to a desired end. In the meantime we cannot pass
over in silence so many complaints of our merchants and sailors from
day to day delivered to the States-General and also to us here, because
some of yours assault and rob their ships, taking away their merchan-
dize, and bringing their ships into your havens under pretence of some
letters of marque decreed against ours and the P^rench, which the States-
General no further with a good mind can behold, unless they would also
suflfer the undoing and perishing of all intercourses. We tlierefore
require a speedy remedy, and the restoration of all the ships so taken
with reparation to the sufferers for their damages and losses. ( See
Commons^ Journals, vii. 64.) In Latin, with English translation, the
first signed by the three Ambassadors. [N. XVIII., 122.]
Francesco Beenardi, the Genoese Minister, to William Lenthall.
1651 [-2], January 2. — Asking him to present the enclosed Remon-
strance to Parliament. Signed. Seal. [N. XVIII., 179.] Enclosed:
i. The said Remonstrance.
1651, December 31. — Complaining of the long delay in granting
him an audience and demanding that a day be appointed for the
same. Sig7ied. [N. XVIII., 178.]
ii. Copies of the orders of September 16th and .30th concerning him
which are printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 19, 22. [N. XVIII.,
177.]
The Parliamp:nt to the Grand-Duke of Tuscan r.
[1651-2, January 2.] — The Parliament desiring to satisfy the Grand-
Duke concerning the matters specified in the document delivered by his
Resident Amerigo Salvetti on July 3rd, 1651, namely relating to Edward
Hall the Admiral of the Mediterranean fleet, because after the said
Admiral's return an investigation of his conduct in the port of Leghorn
was instituted in the Court of Admiralty both as regarded himself and
several others who were examined on oath, and their answei's in so
many important respects disagree with the allegations in the said docu-
ment, that the Parliament can as yet arrive at no certain answer to
return to the Grand-Duke and considers that the further discussion of the
matter does not conduce to the friendship they are desirous of maintaining
with the Grand-Duke — they therefore have decided that it is improper to
examine into the matter more accurately at present, but rather to take
care that all causes of offence for the future be provided against. The
Parliament therefore returns this answer : that, as they ask and expect
of the Grand-Duke that their ships which shall touch at his ports shall be
saluted by his ports and castles in as ample and honorable manner as
the ships of any Republic or Prince are, so they will give orders to the
commanders of their ships whenever they touch at the Grand-Duke's
ports not to do or attempt anything there that may hinder trade, but to
behave there in so peaceful a manner, rendering due honours, as to give
no just cause for offence or a rupture of the friendship between the
Parliament and his Highness. (See State Papers, Domestic, p. 89.)
In Latin. Draft. [N. XVIII., 146.]
Edmund Ludlow, John Jones, Miles Corbett, and John Weaver
to [the Council of State].
1651 [-2], January 8. Kilkenny. — " The Parliament have in Ireland
above 350 guarrisons which at present must bee continued being placed
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in port towns, walled citties and towns and in castles upon passes and
in the other places of advantage for the keeping of this country in
subjection, annoying the enemy and preventing — as much as may be —
their conjunction there. Although the Parliament have now in pay in
Ireland and in view as ordered already to come over upwards of 30,000
foot, yet in respect of the numerousness of ^the guarrisons now maintained
and of the number of about 100 guarrisons more that must bee placed in
the counties of Wicklow, Longford, King's and Queen's Counties in
Leinster, Kerry in Munster, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sleigo and
Leitrim in Connaught, Tyrone, Cavan, Fermanagh, Monaghan and
Armagh in Ulster, as these places shalbe reduced, the said number of
forces must for some time be held up and the charge continued. The
enemy now in armes are conceived to be noe lesse in number then thirty
thousand men, all which — except those in the guarrisons of Galway,
Sleigo, Roscomon, James Towne, and some other few small guarrisons —
live in woods, boggs, and other fastnesses, yeilding them many advan-
tages in order to their security and livelyhood, wherof they cannot
easily be deprived, viz. : —
1. First, The countrey being allmost every where in the counties
above mencioned interlaced with vaste great boggs in the middest of
which there are firme woody grounds like islaudes, into which they have
passes or casewayes through the boggs where noe more then one horse
can goe a breast, which passes they can easily mainteine, or suddainely
break up soe as noe horse can approach them, and being inured to live
in cabbins and to wade through those boggs they can fetch prey from
any part of the countrey to releive themselves and prosecute their
designes which are to robb and burne those places that yeild our forces
subsistance.
2. Secondly, Those fastnesses being unpassable for horse, and into
which foote cannot goe without some experience and hardship to wade
in water and tread the bogg ; such of our forces as attempt to goe are
subject by cold to get the countrey disease which wastes and destroyes
many of them and being gott into those places their unacquainted ness
■with the passes through the woods etc., renders them incapeable to
pursue and subject to surprises.
3. to t of strength then because
they ca [bes]eiged in them Because they
their strength to act their designes without hazarding the
losse of the place.
4. Fowerthly, They have exact and constant intelligence from the
natives of the mocions of any of our forces, and of opportunities to act
their designes upon us. But our forces have seldome or never any
intelligence of their mocions from the natives, who are possessed with
an opinion that the Parliament intend them noe tearmes of mercy, and
therfore endeavour to preserve them as those that stand betwene them
and danger.
For the speedier breaking of their strength it is humbly proposed : —
1. First, That such of the contrymen now in proteccion as shall goe
out into armes against the Parliament be declared to be excepted from
pardon for life or estate.
2. Secondly, That such persons of the enemie's party as are now in
armes — except preistes, Jesuites, and other persons excepted from pardon
by any rules or qualificacions held forth by the Parliament — and shall,
by a set day, lay downe armes, disband their men, and deliver up their
armes in soone of our guarrisons, and ingage themselves to live peaceably
and eubmitt to the authority of the Parliament, shall have liberty to
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iimke sale of Uipir liors(>H, and to live undor tho protoccion of th(! Parlia-
lucnt, and sliall have the ])enefit of snch termes as the l*arliament sliall
liold forth to persons in tbcir condicion. And if the Parliatnent shall
hold forth any termes to their prejudice, which they shall not be
willing to submitt unto, or if they desire to serve any forroigne
prince or state, they shall have inoneths time; for to
transport themselves into any of the partes beyond the seas, anfl
shall have liberty in the meane time to transport — and to that end to
treate with the agentes of any forraigne prince or state in amity with
the Parliament and Commonwealth of England for the transporting of —
such regimentes and companies as t hey can raise to cairy over with them
for the service of such prince or state and for their continuance in the
command of them, being transported.
It is conceived that such termes as these would move most of their
leading men to lay downe armes and carry away most of their lighting
men which would add much to the security and peace of the inhabitantes
here.
3. Thirdly, That guarr[isons] [^]ay be to
their fastnesses todisturbe take away their preyes,
and that the said fastnesses and [the parts njext adjacent to them be layd
waste and none to inha[bit them] upon paine of death, to the end
that releef and intelligence may be taken from them.
4. Fowerthly, That some thing may be held forth to such of the
inhabitantes — as desire to live peaceably and are not guilty of blond and
murther — in order to the security of their lifes and encouragement to
follow husbandry if it be thought fitL.
For the more speedy lessening of the charge in maynteining the
present forces.
1. First, That the Adventurers upon lands in Ireland doe cast lotts
where their lands shalbe assigned them according to the proposalles in
the annexed paper, to the end they may presently beginne to plant
notwithstanding the warr is not ended, and may plant together, and
thereby be strengthened which the Act doth not provide for them, and
to the end the Parliament may more freely dispose of the rest of their
land to publique advantage.
2. Secondly, That a Pale be made by secureing all the passes upon
the Boyne and the Barrow, and the space of ground betweene them
making those two rivers one intire line for the better securing the
inhabitantes to plant and follow husbandry within the said line — the
same being once cleered of the enemy — which wilbe effected by planting
a strong guarrison in the fastnes of Wicklowe, and the like for the county
of Waterford lying betweene the Sewer which falles to Waterford, and
the More which goes to Youghall and many other places — which may be
done without much charge and kept without increasing the number of
the forces, inland guarrisons being lesse usefull when these lines are
made— . Such lines being made, the countrey within them will in a short
time be inhabited, and yeild more security to the people then now they
have within a mile of the best guarrison wee possesse, and probably
more profit to the Commonwealth then all the landes in Ireland now
doth ; whereas now while the countrey is open, the enemy have libertie
upon the approach of our forces to fly out of one fastues into another,
and soe avoid engaging, and weare out our men and destroy those places
that yeild our forces subsistance.
Thirdly, that all the forces may be fixed to their respective guarrisons
and quarters, and may have landes assigned them as Avell for their
arreares [as part] of their present pay to the end they may be [en-
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oouraged to follow hujslmndry and to niaiiitcino thair owno intciirest
as [well as that of] tlie Cuminonwealth, Provided that such of tlieiii
as marry with Irish [women] shall loose tli[eir] commands and forfeit
their arrearesand be made incapable to inhabit landes in Ireland." ( Torn
and partly illegible.) Siyned. Enclosed:
The following paper signed and dated as above. The first lines arc
illegible but apparently propose that the allotments to tlie
Adventurers be as follows:—
1. "The first allotment to consist of the Counties of Limerick
and Kerry in Munster and the Counties of Clare and Galloway
in Connaught.
2. The second allotment to consist of tiie Counties of Kilkenny^
Wexford, Wicklow, and Catherlogh (Carlow) in Leinster.
3. The third allotment to consist of the Counties of W'estmeatli
and Longford in the province of Lein^ter, and the Counties of
Cavan and Monaghan iu the province of Ulster.
4. Th(» fourth allotment to consist of the Counties of Fermanagh
and Donegal in tli(> province of Ulster and the Counties of
Leitrim and Sligo in Connaught.
And although it be conceived that there is in any one of tljese allot-
ments more forfeited lands than will upon admeasurement satisfy
the Adventurers according to the Act, yet that it mayaj)pear that
not only full satisfaction is intended them but also an advantage
of strength and security in having their several proportions
assigned unto them together, which the Act did not provide for ;
It is further i)roposed that, if the first alhjtnient chance to fall
short upon admeasurement of giving the satisfaction intended,
that then in such case the one moiety of such defect be supplied
out of the forfeited lands in the County of Mayo, next adjacent
to the Counties of Clare and Galway.
2. That the second allotment proving defective be supplied out
, of the forfeited lands in the Queen's County and King's County
in Leinster next adjacent to the said second allotment.
3. That the defect of the third allotment be si:i)piied out of the
forfeited lands in the County of Fermanagh in Ulster next
adjacent to the said third allotment.
4. That the defect of the fourth allotment be supplied out of the
forfeited lands in the County of Mayo in Connauglit and of
Cavan in Ulster next adjacent to the said fourth allotment.'"
Signed. [N. XXL, 130.]
Dorothy, Countess of Leicester, to the Paklia.mknt.
[1651-2, January 8.] — Petition, showing that " the Lady Elizabeth
and the Duke of Gloucester . . having — by order of Parliament
in June 1049 — been committed unto tbe charge of the Petitioner, and after
Ijy order removed to the Isle of Wight the Lady Elizabeth — before she
went from your Petitioner's house — deposited in the hands of your
Petitioner's husband . . a jewel of diamonds declaring her will
how the same should Ik; dispo.sed in case she should die, which at her
death she confirmed giving the said jewel to your I'elitioner, which
although thus disposed of by the said Lady and having never belon<>-ed
unto either King, Queen, Prince, or Crown, but was given unto her l)v
the late Prince of Orange at the time of liis marriage with lier
sister.
Yet your Petitioner's husliand ... as well as hei'seli" (akinf^.
notice of the late additiocal Act . . for .sale of the goods belonging
U 61G30. j^ j^
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lo tlic IfJtf" Iviiig, Quoen, and Prince, find being ])ot]i of them very
•surupiilous iuid fcariid of any failing on their parts, the said Jvirl did
— within Ihe lime limited by the said Act — make discovery thereof unto
the triitstccs a[)pointo(l by the said Act desiring your ]-*('titioner might
retain tiie same according to the gift and will, of which the Probate
under seal was produced unto tliem : Notwithstanding which the said
trustees u]ton the 23rd of December last . . . have valued the
same at 2,000/. being at least twice the value thereof, and ordered
your Petitioner's husband to pay the same within 7 days" . And
praying that " her just interest and right in the said jewel may be
considtn'cd by yourselves and allowed, or that she may be admitted to
make further proof thereof before such persons as you shall be pleased
to appoint." Signed. [N. XXII., 126.]
The Parliament.
1651 [-2], January 8. — Order thereon. (Printed in Commons'
Journals, vii. 65.) [N. XXII., 125.]
Estimate of Feefarm Rents sold and to be sold.
[Same date.] — Amounting to 559,100/. 15*. Od. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 65.) [N. XVI., 105.]
List of Persons suggested for Regulating the Laav.
[1651-2, January 9,] — (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 67.) On
the back is a fragment of some accounts apparentlv relating to the Xavy.
[N. XVI., 104.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Council of State.
1651-2, January 13-23. — In reply to the order of January 8tb (see
Commons'' Journals, vii. 64), stating that all his authority and , powers
appear clearly in his Letters Credential presented to Parliament. In
Spaiiish, with English translation. The original signed. [N. XVII.,
77.]
The Proconsuls and Senators of Hamburgh to the
Parliament.
165[l-]2, January 15. — Letter of Credence to Leon de Aissema,
whom they had charged Avith some matters concerning Hamburgh alone.
In Latin. Seal embossed. [N. X., 84.]
The Consuls and Senators of Lubeck, Bremen, and Hamburgh in
their own name and that of the remaining Hanse Towns, to
the Parliament.
165[l-]2, Janua:ry 16. — Letter of Credence to their Resident
Leon de Aissema. (See Co7nmo7is' Jottrnals, vii. 96.) In I^atin. Seals
embossed of the three cities. [N. X., 82.]
Mr. Kilvat, Mr. Lovell, Thomas Becham, and Mr. Mildmay.
1651 [-2], January 28. — Examinations before the Committee of
Obstructions touching the alleged gift by the Lady Elizabeth to the
Countess of Leicester. [N. XXIL, 127.]
The Commissioners to Scotland.
1651[-2], January 31. Dalkeith. — Declaration annulling authority
in Scotland not derived from the Parliament. (Printed in King's
Pamphlets, E. 659, No. 19.) Copi/. [N. XX., 67.]
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The CoMsnssroNERS to Scotland to the Deputiks of each Shire
and Borough.
[1651-2. February, beginning of.] — Summons demanding a full and
dear answer before March 18th. First as to whether they accept the
Parliament's tender of incorporation with England. Secondly as to
whether they will in the mean time live peaceably and obey the'Parlia-
ment. Thii'dly that they offer what they conceive requisite for effecting
the said Union. Copy. [N. XX., 69.]
List
[1651-2, February.] — Of the Shires and Burghs summoned with the
days for their Deputies' appearance. Copy. [N. XX., 70.]
The Commissioners to Scotland.
[1651-2, February.] — Form of Order to such shires who having not
attended within the time limited yet apply for new summons. Copy.
[N.XX.,71.] ^^
The Burgesses, Inhabitants, and Neighbol-rs of Forres.
165[l-]2, Februarys. — Commission to Thomas Warrand[er] as their
Deputy to the English Commissioners. Attested Copy. FN. XX.,
203.]
Assent of the Kincardineshire Deputies and also those of the
other Shires and Boroughs specified in Commons' Journals, vii.
105.
[1651-2, February 12-March 3.] — Copies attested by the Secretary
to the Commissioners to Scotland. [N. XX., 72-91.]
The Deputies op the Boroughs specified in Comynons' Journals,
vii. 106, from Edinburgh to Culrosse inclusive.
165[l-]2, February 12-March 3. — Assents to the Union. (Brough
after North Berwick is not a separate place but goes with the preceding
words " North Berwick Burgh," " Elgmburgh " should be *' Elgin
Burgh" and "Kyleuyra," " Kilrynnie." The first ten boroughs all si^n
the same paper.) Attested Copies. [N. XX., 117-136.]
The Heretors, Rentallors, and Inhabitants of Orkney and
Zetland.
165[I-]2, February 16. Kirkwall. — Commissions to George Ruthe-
vene and John Craigie as Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
Attested Copy. [N. XX., 198.]
Safe Guard to the Count of Oldenburgh.
16ol[-2], February 17. — (In the same general form as that to the
Duke of Sleswick, which is pi'inted in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 385.)
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 88.) Drafts in JAitin and English.
[N. XVIII., 168, 169.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Council of Stat£.
[1651-2, February 17.] — After quoting part of the last i)aper
delivered by him on December 19-29 {ante, p. 620) it proceeds thus :
" Being desirous to manage that strictness by such means as I esteem
most convenient for both nations, before I descend to i)articulars it
seemeth just and reasonable that first . . . your Honours will be
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plcnsod to (Icf'.liuo likewise (o inc, wlietlicr tlic. will iuid intention of Uie
F'jirliiiinciit he in tliis point conform and corrcspondinj; to that of thft
Kin^'-, my Master, for the knowled;fo thereof is necessiiry for me that
with the greater confidence 1 may proceed in proffering to your
Honours what I do conceive most conducing to that t^nd.
Secondly 1 desire " you " to let mt; know, in oa,se the intention of
the rarliament be conform to that of the King, my Master, in this
jiarticular wheth(!r they intend likiiwige to come to a treaty and a con-
clusion of some ajustation of union and interest (or the common utility
and convenience as well of his Majesty as this Commonwealth because
upon the assenting to those two points as preliminary I may proceed to
declare what I have to offer further." (See Commons'' Journals, vii.
100.) In Spanis/i, with EngUsh translation. The original signed.
[N. XVII., 78.]
Reasons for the Dissent of the Deputies of Glasgoav.
1651 [-2], Felu-uary 24. — 1. " We who have had all divine and
liumau rights to properties and to a self disposing power of our owa
government, and also have had the government of our Church settled.
. Let it be considered if we can actively consent to such a tender
by Avhich all these . . may be destroyed, and so make ourseives
guilty of all the blood and treasure has been spent . . if . . we
return by our own consent to put it without government. Covenant or
what has followed upon them.
2. Because our acceptance of the Incox'poration . . involves
us . . in the approbation of the Parliament of England's disposing
of all that's near or dear to us and of the grounds upon which they go
in relation thereto.
3. Because it doth . . establish in the Church vast and bound-
less toleration of all sorts of error sind heresies without any effectual
remedy for suppressing the same notwithstanding that there be moral
and perpetual obligation upon us to suppress and extirpate heresy no-
less than profaneness. Like as these Declarations do allow diverse
waycs of worshipping God under the name of Gospel ways.
4. Our consent is sought to an incorporation, and yet no tine or
way pro]K)nt, Avhen such a thing may be made effectual, nor any plot
or draught of it holden forth, but we engaged to approve we know not
what as also to give obedience to the Commonwealth of England . ,
. whereby we have no access to desire either the privileges which
may be supponet to come by this tender, or to have any hand in
framing the mould thereof if it should come, but bind up ourselves
from having any government at all but what shall be derived to us."
(See Comtiions' Journals, vii. 106.) Attested Copt/. [N. XX., 102.]
Sir John Wauchope, Deputy for Edinburghshire, to the
Commissioners.
1651-2, February 27. — Desiring that another deputy might be
chosen, instead of his colleague who is sick. (See Commons'' Journals,
vii. 106.) Signed. [N. XX., 100.]
The desires of the Deputies for Epixburgh, Peartit, Dundee,
Aberdeen, St. Androis, Banff, Monross, Jedburgh, Brechix,
Forfar, Aberbrothock and Wigtoune.
1051 [-2], February 25. — 1. That the Protestant religion be established
ia uniformity throughout the whole island.
2. That not only forfeitures and confiscations be taken off, but an
Act cf Oblivion passed and all prisoners released.
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3. That all merchants and traders may enjoy full liberties by sea and
land, the same as those in Englnnd.
4. That the Boroughs may enjoy their ancient liberty of convening
yearly by their Commissioners.
o. That such public judicatories as may be erected and their judges
may be made and chosen by the Commissioners with the advice and
consent of the Deputies of the shires and burghs.
6. That to relieve the country as many of the forces be removed as
may consist with public safety.
7. That Manufactories of all sorts may be erected in the several
.shires of such commodities as each shire b(^t produces. And to that
effect that well qualified workmen may be induced to come from Eng-
land and join with those of this nation in these undertakings, and that
all encouragements privileges and helps may be tendered to such as
shall undergo the same. And that an absolute restraint may be made
of transporting wool, skins, hides, yarn or any of the like commodities
till it be put to the best perfection in workmanship within this island.
8. That some effectual course may be taken lor the advancement of
the fishmg.
9. That the Mint may be with all conveniency reestablished.
10. That the Boroughs may be exempted from payment of Cess.
11. That new elections be made throughout the boroughs of Magis-
trates Council and othfr othcers.
12. That some certain time be fixed for perfecting the Union.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. lOG.) Sic/ncd. [N. XX., 103.] N.
XX., 140 is a copy presented on the part of St. Androis only.
The desires of the Deputies of the shire of Roxburgh and burgh
of Jedburgh, Dumfries-shire, and the shire and borougii of
SELKHiK.
1651 [-2], February 28, 2.5, March 9. — (See Commons' Journals,
y\i. 106.) The first signed, the rest copies. [N. XX., 101, lOo,
100.]
The desires of the Deputies of the shire ami burgh of Bute and
the burghs of Stirling and Queensferry.
1651 [-2], r'ebruary 28-March 2.— [X. XX., 93-95.]
The English Commissioners to Henry Wiialley, Richard
Saltonstall, and Samuel Desbrough.
1651 [-2], March 1 and 3. Dalkeith.—Warrant establishing a Court
of Admiralty for Scothuul and appointing them jmlges thereof, and
form of oath to be taken l>y them. (See Commons' Journals, vii. lOG.)
Copies. [X. XX., 115, 196.']
The English Com.missioners.
[1051 -2, March. ]^Form of the Commissions for Sheriffs, .•uid of
the oath to be taken bv tiiem. (See Commons' Janr/uiLs, vii. 100.)
Copies. [N. XX., 116, 'l 97.]
The English Commissioners.
1651 [-2],. March 1. — Order sending u[> Sir Henry Vane and Colonel
Fenwick, two cf their iMimber, to the Parliament. (See Commons'
Journals, \n. 105.) [N. XVI., 113.]
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Speech of Leon de Ai.ssema, public Ministor of tlio IIansp: TowNb,
to the Committee appointed to receive him.
[16.51-2, Mfiicli 2.] — The ITanse Towns were persuaded to .send
an ablegatioii by the example of other nations, although such as follow
a monarchical form of government, and in their heart hate all poliarchies
and republics, but were dissuaded for want of an occasion, it l>eing
unnecessary to acknowledge the Republic like a thing newly acquired
as it never was lost, it being clear the people were before the Prince.
I shall therefore only touch two points. First as to trade. The ancient
commerce between England and the Hani^e Towns is to see by the
houses constructed to lodge the Hanse merchandises so in London as
elsewhere by name of the Steelyard in lieu of which places at Hamburgh
and elsewhere the flourishing companies of this nation enjoy such rights
acd privileges that we also hope the restitution of the old rights and
privileges in times past granted to the Steelyard House, being by those
deprived of them who formerly directed all to the arbitrary power, an
enemy to those that embraced a poliarchicy manner of government.
The second is the same love of liberty with unity of inclination which is
the strongest tie to friendship. Who knows not the wars which the
Hanse Towns have had with their neighbour kings and princes for their
liberty and the liberty of trade ? Lul)eck only once durst and could
defend their liberty as well as that ofGustavus, a little afterward King of
Swedland. I add to this the liberty in religion abhorring all monarchical
Hierarchy, which with this nation we have so common, as can be said,
that here it took its beginning from Saxony. These things being so
well known it would be suijerfluous to make congratulation at least in
the same manner as others. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 100.) In
Latin, with English translation, the first signed. [N. XVIIL, 158,
152.]
The doubts and scruples of the Burgesses and Neighbours of the
burgh of Lanark.
1651-2, March 2. — While professing themselves willing for a Union
they desire to be satisfied in these particulars: — ''First we conceive
ourselves bound by the law of God and the oath of Covenant . . .
to endeavour the preservation of the liberties of this nation and just
fundamental laws thereof, which we judge to be altogether infringed
by the form of the now demanded incorporation which, though carrying
along with it a change of the whole fundamental form of government
. is not presented to the full and free deliberation of the people
in their collected body, but first concluded without their advice and
knowledge and now offered in a divided way without a previous con-
descension in what might preserve from the dangerous consequences
that may follow so great a change if not carefully guarded against.
But secondly, though we could be much denied to cut and carve in
what concerns our own interest yet we dare not add to or diminish
from the matters of Jesus Christ dearer to us than anything earthly,
which is so far from being secured by anything offered for that effect
that it is in diverse ways prejudiced and a foundation laid down in
general and doubtsom terms of a vast toleration. We are far from the
approving the persecuting of any of the truly godly, but how should we
be exonered in the day of our wakening to give our full and sure
consent to anything which opens a door to many gross errors contrary
to .sound doctrine " . . Signed. [N. XX., 92.]
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The English Commissioners.
1651-2, March 2. Dalkeith, — Declaration to all assenting shires and
boroughs that they are taken into the protection of Parliament, and
form of Charter to assenting boroughs. (See Commons' Journals, vii.
106.) Copy and draft. [N. XX., 107, 108.]
The desires of the Deputies op the shires of Lanark and Dumbarton.
1651[-2], March 2.— (See Cotnmons' Journals, wil 106.) [N. XX.,
96.]
The desires of the Deputies of Nairneshire.
1651 [-2], March 2.— Signed. [N. XX., 97.]
The desires of the Deputies op Fifeshire and Stirlingshire.
1651 [-2], March 2, 3. — (See Commons' Journals, vii. 106.) Signed.
[N. XX., 99, 98.]
Oliver St. John, Sir Henry Vane, Robert Tichborne, Richakd
Peane, Kicharu Salway, and G. Fen wick, being the Com-
missioners for Scotland to the Parliament.
1651-2, March 3. Dalkeith. — " The Commissioners . . . having
according to the Instructions to tham given from the Parliament by con-
ferences with the Deputies of the respective sheires aud burroughs of Scot-
land that have beene choasen, and attended according to the summons on
that behalfe, as also with divers other persons of the Scots' nation as by
sundry other waies and meanes informed themselves, to the best of
their power, of the state of things here, to the end that they might
ripen their results thereupon for the consideracion of the Parliament,
doe accordingly humbly offier, as foUoweth :
1. The major part of sheires and burroughes in Scotland, having by
their deputies accepted the Parliament's tender of being one
Common-wealth with England : It is offered to the Parliament
to take into consideracion the passing of such Act or Acts,
whereby the aforesaid incorporacion may bo speedily made. That
kingly power in Scotland and all lawes and oaths relating there-
unto be taken away and abolished. And for the punishment of
such as shall endeavor the restitucion of kingly power in Scot-
land, or that shall oppose or endeavor to subvert the govern-
ment established upon the said Union, or the authority exercised
in Scotland, in order thereunto, or in pursuance thereof.
2. That in the said Act, the Parliament would be pleased for the
present to declare their minds as to England and Scotland's
being represented in one Parliament : as to the particulers for
the effecting thereof, and setling of the lawes and goverinnent in
Scotland, and other things necessary for compleating the said
Union. That the Parliament would likewise declart' — if thoy
thinke fitt — ^that the respective sheires and burroughes who
accept the tender of Union, be authorized to elect the same
number of persons as upon summons from the said commissioners
they have lately done, with power to the said deputies — each of
them having first expressed tiieir consent to the tender of Union
in such manner as the Parliament shall thinke litt — to meete,
and out of themselves to elect fburteene persons to represent all
the said sheires and seaven persons to represent all the said
burroughes : which one and twentic persons or auie seaven
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or more of thorn nro to ropairc to the Parli.'unent of Englarnl
1)V llio (Lay of wifli full power on the
])eliaU'(! of Scotland to ('(rec-t the premisses. And it is humhly
offered that the charges of the said persons in roinmirig upp to
London, and attending that busines may he defrayed by order of
the J'arliament of England out of the revenue of Scotland, or
otherwise.
3. It is humbly propoundi'd that the Parliament would more
particulerly ascertain tlie persons whose estates shall incurr the
penalty of forfeiture and confiscacion : and that by an Act of
Grace all others wliich accept the tender of the Parliament for
the said Union, and expresse the sam(! by th(! day
of in such manner as the Parliament shall thinke
fitt, be secnred in tluur persons and estates; so as the same
extsnd not to hold upp bondage services, which shall hereafter
be found necdfull to be taken away. As also that it be declared
by the Parliament that all confiscated lands in Scotland shall be
lyable to the payment of debts, in such manner as other lands
are by the lawes of Scotland.
That persons formerly desired for admin istracion of justice in
Scotland be with all possible speed sent downe.
That twelve or more ministers be speedily sent down to reside
in the severall guarisons and other convenient places in Scot-
land." Signed. [N. XVL, 112.]
The English Commissioners to Henry Whjlllet, Judge Advocate.
1651 [-2], March 3. Dalkeith. — Commission to administer the oath
to Magistrates of Edinbui-gh. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 106.)
Attested Copt/. [N. XX., 114.]
The City of Edinburgh.
lG5[l-]2, March 5. — Assent to the Union. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 106.) Copij. [N. XX., 109.]
Sir James Stewart and others.
16ori-]2, March 5. — Protest that before the electing of tiie Council
or Magistrates of Edinburgh the minds of the English Commissioners
be known whether the last Council be the Electors or the meeting of
neighbours that gave Commission to the last Council. (See Commons^
.J<mrnah,v\.\0^.) Copy. [N. XX., 110.] X. XX., 112 Entitled
" Desires of certain persons in Edinburgh " is almost verbatim the same.
The Answer and Overtures of the Deputies of Peebles-shire.
Same date.— Copy. [N. XX., 100.]
Several Neighbours of Edinburgh to the Commissioners.
lG5[l-]2, March 5. — Petition desiring them to choose the Magistrates
themselves, and protesting against the validity of any election. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 106.) Copy. [N. XX., 111.]
Certain Neighbours of Edinburgh to the Commissioners.
[Same date (?).] — Praying that they would employ their power for
God's honour and the ailvantage of his people by setting over them
such governors as may be found men fearing God and loving righteous-
ness. {^QQ Commons' Jotirnals, \\\. \0Q.) Copy. [N. XX., 113.]
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The State of the Recei]it of Delinquents' Lands.
16ol[-2], March 6.— Showing a receipt of 55,116/. 15*. Od. and a
balance of 10,116/. 15*. 0(/. [N. XVI., 106.]
The State of the Treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall.
1 651 [-2], March 6. — Showing cliarges upon it amounting to
449,200/. 17*. 5(7., and also an estimate of what may be expected to be
received into it, [N". XVI., 107. j
Estimate of the charge of the Forces in England, Ireland, and
Scotland.
1651 [-2], March 8. — From December 25, 1651, to June 24, 1652,
amounting to 689,959/. 17*. 6c?. [N. XVI., 108.]
Account showing the receipts and payments of the Treasurer of the
Navy.
1651 [-2], March 8. — From January ], 1G50[-1], to date, amounting
on each side to 529,320/. 14*. 3Atf., and 529,120/. I2s.8kd. FN XVI°
109.]
Certificate of the Receiver-General ok the Revenue.
1651 [-2], March 8. — Showing payments already due 45,552/. and
estimate of payments for the ensuing year charged thereon .30,430/.
together 75,982/. towards which the estimated receipts for the year
would be only 25,755/. Oa. Od. A second account gives the yearly
payments and estimated receipts in detail. [N. XVI., 110, 111.]
The Borough of St. Andrews.
1651-2, March 8, JO. — Confirmation of their former commission to
their deputy. Assent by him to the Union, their Petition and their
Propositions anent the third article of the tender of Union. (See
Commons'' Journals, vii. 107.) Attested Copies. [X. XX 137-
139.]
The Burgesses and Xeighboiks or Dumfermlin.
l65[l-]2, March 9. — Commission appointing Jatiies Reide as their
deputy to the English Commissioners. (See Coiintwus' Journals, vii
113.) Attested Cojuj. [N. XX., 155.]
The Gentlemen and Heritors ok the Shire of Mureay.
1651-2, March 10, Elgin. — Setting forth their objections to the tender
of Union, being among others tlijit a wide door will be opened to toleration
that Ciunch Government by sulxinlination is by the declaration wholly
cast loose, and the forfeiting and s((|iiestrati()n, (See Commons' Journals
vii. 113.) Attested Copy, [N. XX,, 157.] '
The Parliament to the Queen of Swkdkn.
1651[-2], Marcli 11. — Acknowledging her li-tter delivered by her
public minister, desiring thrit the ancient friendship and commerce
between England aral Sweden might continue, and not doubting that
the said minister's instructions were for the honour and advantage of
both nations, but as he had died before he liad received an audience
they had not been able to learn her Majesty's intention.*, and statino-
034
tliey bad tlu'rei'ore tlioii^lit it, btssl by tbis letter i^ont by Daiiiel Lisle
Esquire to signify to ber Majesty bow acceptiible her letter and minister
were to the Parliament, and how eagerly they expect her friendsbii).
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 103.) In Latin. [N. XVIII., 34.]
The Heritors and Kentallors of the Shire of Murray.
1651-2, March 12. Elgin. — Commission to Sir Robert Innes and
Robert Dunbar to repair to the English Commissioners with their
answer, {^ec Commons' Journals, vn.WZ.) Attested C'o/?y. [N. XX.,
156.]
The Public Minister of the King of Denmark's speech at his
audience.
1651[-2], March 12. — Stating that "After four months' travel and a
very difficult winter journey at last I arrived in England," and announc-
ing his master's desire to see England flourishing and their ancient
leagues with Denmark restored, he himself being sent to prepare for a
more solemn Embassy. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 105.) In iMtin,
Avith English translation. [N. XVIII., 8, o.]
Louis de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, to the Parliament.
165[l-]2, March 12. Agen. — Letter of Credence to the Sieur de Barriere
who will explain "the justice of my cause and my designs, Avhich are
followed and approved of by all the gens de hien in this kingdom."
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 112.) In French. Signed. Seals.
[N. X., 33 should be 32.]
The Heritors and Rentallors of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.
165[l-]2, March 13. Carlingwark. — Commission to William Gordon
to repair to the English Commissioners to declare their dissent from the
tender of Union because :
1 . " The government of that nation by King and House of Lords Avas
conceived by the Kingdom of England in 1643 to be the ancient
government of that land . . which that whole nation together
with this did solemnly engage to maintain. . .
2. That we cannot without manifest perjury willingly accept that
tender . . . may be sufficiently demonstrate from the third
Article of the League and Covenant where we are tied to defend
the person of the King in the defence of the liberties of the
Kingdom. .
3. Because the government we are required to accept . . . leaveth
a latitude for superstition heresy and profaneness together with
whatsoever may be contrary to sound doctrine, the extirpation of
which we are bound to endeavour by the second Article of the
League and Covenant.
4. Because by the second Article of the League and Covenant we are
bound to preserve the Reformed Religion in the Church of
Scotland in doctrine, worship, discipline, and government, all
which shall be destroyed by this liberty which is granted to
such as shall serve God in other Gospel ways, which we humbly
conceive as a way which the Scriptures of God never knew of.
5. We are bound by the sixth Article of our League and Covenant
never to suffer ourselves . . . to be divided from the Union
then made."
(See Commons' Journals,\n. 111.) Attested Copy. [X. XX., 145.]
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The Deputies of Glasgow.
Same date. — Assent to the Union with the desires of the borough.
(See Commons' Journals, Vn. 111.) Attested Conies. [X. XX., 146,
147.]
The Deputy of Kirkcaldy.
Same date. — Assent to the Union. (See Commofis' Journals, vii.
111.) Attested (7o/>j/. [X. XX., 148.]
The Deputies of the Shire of Orkney and Zetland.
165[l-]2, March 15. — Assent to the Union and desires of the Shire.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 108.) Copies. [N. XX., 143, 144.]
The Deputy of the Borough of Dysakt.
165[l-]2, March 16. — Assent to the Union and desires of the Jiurgh.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 107.) Copies. [X. XX., 141, 142.]
Edward Winslow and others to Colonel John Downes.
1651 [-2], March 16. Haberdashers' Hall. — Enclosing the case of
Sir Henry Frederick Thynne. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 109.)
Sigried. Seal. [N. VIII., 51.]
The Burgesses and Neighbours op Tayne.
165[l-]2, March 17. Tayne. — Commission appointing David Ross as
their deputy to the English Commissioners. Attested Copy. [N.
XX., 159.]
The Heritors and Rentallors of Ross-shire.
Same date and place. — Commission appointing Robert Monro as their
Commissioner to the English Commissioners. Attested Copt/. [X.
XX., 160.]
The Deputies of Perthshire.
165[l-]2, March 17. Dalkeith. — Assent to the Union with the
desires of the County. (See Commons' Journals, \\\. 111.) Attested
Copy. [X. XX., 150.]
The effect of the Conference between the English Commissioners
and the Earl of Argyll.
1651 [-2], March 18. Dumbarton.— " The first thing his Lordship
desired was, that, if we had anylhing of prejudice against hiui to oliji'Ct
he might know the particulars, and thereby have opportunity to give
satisfaction therein. It was answered; We were sent to receive such
desires as his Lordship hrnl to make. He replied ; that he was pre-
vented in what he [had] to desire, in order to the settlement of [the]
nation, and the good of the whole island, by the positive resolutions of
the Parliament, expressed in their dt-claration, which he had no know-
ledge of, when he first desired [an] opportunity to communicate his
mind, nevertheless, though he believed the Commissioners might not go
contrary to 'what the Parliament bad expressed, yet he thought it might
be worthy consideration in order to the very ends propounded by Parlia-
ment that a number of select persons, who had in Scotland constantly
with England opposed the coinnion enemy might be permitted to
convene and meet together for receiving and giving mutual satisfaction.
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It was answoretl ; Tliaf the I'lirlijimcnt . . liixl dcctliircd their irit<Ti-
fions conccrninpf the scttlciiu-lit of Scothiiid by the iiiiicjn proposed, and
that tlieir ('oiiiiiiissioiioi.s by their authority liad j^iveii the people of
Scotlaiid opportunity to express their acceptance ol" the tender
dechiiin;^ withal, it' tliey accepted of that union, that then thev woidd
l)C ready to receive sucli overtures t'roni tlieni as mij^Iit make the said
union effectual and with best satisfaction to the people of Scotland. He
desired to know what wns expected from him, and lu)w he might
demean himself touching the ])r«!niises, and what was intended cou-
eerning him. It was answered ; That we were present to receive Lis
<lesires and not to tender jiropositions to him, the Commissioners
Tiot having thought meet to do anything of that nature to any individual
l)ers()ns in Scotland, and tberefore must refer him therein to the Parlia-
ment's declaration ; yet since [he] insisted so much upon these
particulars that if [he] pleased in writing to express them to the Com-
missioners we doubted not but they would be taken [into] consideration
by them. That as he desired to be at some certainty concerning the
premises so he had not resolved [to] demean himself otherways than
peaceably towards [the] authority of the Parliament . . exercised
in Scotland. And that if it siiould be found convenient for the settle-
ment of Scotland that any places should be fortiticd in the Highlands,
where he had interest, that upon notice given him — which he desired —
he should be so for from opposing the same that he should be ready to
give his advice and assistance therein. He farther declared that the
shire of Argyle would with all possible speed send Commissioners to
Dalkeith witli full power and jiutliority according to the Commissionei-s'
summons . . and that although that shire was very iinable to pay
any cess by reason of the great devastations made by ^Montrose for their
affection to the Parliament of England, as he alleged, and that the
authority of Scotland found cause not to lay any burthen upon the said
country ; yet to show how willing they were according to their ability
to do anything that might express them with ether shires to be under
the protection of the Parliament . . they should be ready beyond
their ability to pay towards the said Assessment." (See Commons*
Journals, vii. 111.) [N. XX., 151.]
Other Gentlemen of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.
lG5[l-]2, March 18. Kirkegunzen. — Declaration that they had not
assented to the dissent from the tender of Union {ante, p. 634),
and commission to George jNIaxwell and Andrew Lindsay to assent
thereto. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 113.) Attested Copy. [N.
XX., 158.]
The Ambassadors of the States-General to the Pajjliament.
1651-2, March 19-29, — Declaring that the States-General had, for
guarding the sea and preserving the shipping and trade of the United
Provinces, determined to fit out with all speed a fleet of 150 ships,
besides those they had already ready, at the same time declaring that they
did so with no intention of injuring Avith the said fleet any allied or
friendly powers to the United Provinces, much less the inhabitants or
subjects of this Commonwealth, but that on the contrary they were most
anxious to maintain that friendship with all such inhabitants and sub-
jects, as was fitting between neighbouring states, and that they equipped
the said fleet with no other intention than to guard and defend their own
subjects and their shipping and commerce. (See Commons Journals,
vii. 103.) In Latin. Sh/ned bv all three ambassadors. [X. XVIII.,
124.)
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Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
16o[l-]2, INIarch 20. Stockholm. — Leiter of Credence to II.-uol.l
Applebolim, her minister, {^qg Commons' Journals, \i\. 130.) In L'ltin.
Seal embossed. *S'<^Merf " Christina." Couiifersif/ned '^ A. GvKlen'dou."
[N. X., 14.]
The Deputies of Inverness.
165 1 [-2], March 20. — Assent to the Union. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 111.) Cop?/. [N. XX., 149.]
The Burgesses and Neighbours of Peebles.
165[l-]2, March 22. — Commission appointing Peter Thomson as
their deputy to the English Commissioners. Attested Copij. FN.
XX., 163.]'
The Heritors and Rentallors of Inverness-shire.
16o[l-]2, March 23. — Commission appointing Kenneth McKenzie
and Alexander Mcintosh as their deputies to the English Commissioners.
Attested Cop//. [N. XX., 166.]
The Gentlemen of Caithnkss-shire.
16o[l-]2, March 24. — Commission appointing John Sinclaire nntl
George Monro as their deputies to the Encrlish Commissioners. Attested
Cop?/. [N. XX., 172.]
The Commissioners of the Navy.
1651 [-2], March 24.— Estimate of thechargeof the Fleets and Convoys
at sea for the year beginning the 24th of December last, amounfui"- to
717,744/. 13i-. 4r7. Sif/ned. [N. XVI., 1 14.]
Several Elders and Brethren to the Committee for the
Propagation of the Gospel.
1651 [-2], Mar(;h 24. — Proposals closely resembling and for the most
l)art agreeing ?-f/-ic//«y// , with, those next following. .SVr/««/ " Hansen!
Knollys, John Simpson, Henry Jessey, William Consett, and Edward
Harrison " for themselves and divers others. Noted '* Received March
24, 1651." [N. XVI., 115.]
Several Elders and Brethren to the Co.mmittke for thi:
Propagation of the Gospel.
[Between 1051-2, February 10 and 1652-3, February ll.]_OiVer-
ing proposals for the removal of the hindrances to the (iosptl and
for establishing what may promote the same. (I'rinted in Grev, iv.
Appendix, No. 81, p. 144.) (See Commons' Journals, vii. S6,'258.)
Si(/ned " Richard Woollason, Hanaerd Knollys for ourselves and others "
[N.XVJ.,37.]
(^'ajitain Edmund Chillenden, Jkreahah Jues, and T. Lodington
to the SAME C0M.MITTKE.
[Between the same dates as the last.] — Offering other projmiials for
the same purpose. (Printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix, No. 82, p. 149)
Signed. [N. XVI., 38.]
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The Dkputies of Dunfeummn, TArNi:, and lloss-siiruE.
l()5[l-]2, March 24 ; 1652, March 20. — Assents respectively to the
Union. (Sec Commons' Jourmds, vii. 113.) Attested Copies. [N.
XX., 164, lo2, 153.]
Several Gentlemen of the Stewartry of KiitKcuDiJitiGiiT.
1051-2, March 24. — Declaring their assent to the Union. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 113.) Attested Copy. [N. XX., 199.]
The DEPDxr of the Burgh of Peebles.
1652, March 25. — Assent to the Union with the desires of the Burgh.
Attested Copies. [N. XX., 102, 161.]
The Parliament.
1652, March 25. — Declaration in order to the Uniting of Scotland
into one Commonvs^ealth with England. (Printed '\\i King's Pamphlets,
E. 659, No. 19.) (See Commons' Journals^ vii. 110.) Z)ra/< with
amendments. [N. XX., 195.]
The Gentlemen of Argyleshire.
1652, March 27. — Commission appointing James Campbell of Ard-
kinglase and Dowgal Campbell their commissioners to the English
Commissioners. (See Commons' Joiirnals, vii. 132.) Two Copies, one
attested. [N. XX., 165, 185.]
William Lenthall to the Commissioners of the Parliament
IN Scotland.
[1652 March 30.] — (The purport sufficiently appears from ConimoJis'
Journals, vii. Ill, 112.) Draft. [N. XII., 273.]
The Freeholders and Rentallors of the Sheriffdom of Elgin
akd Forres.
1652, March 30. Elgin. — Commission appointing Sir Robert Innes
and Robert Dunbar their Commissioners to the English Commissioners.
Attested Cojnj. [X. XX., 168.]
William Maxwell of Kirkhouse, and Patrick Murdocke of
Dumfries.
1652, March 30, [and (?) same date]. — Declai-ations of their personal
assents to the Union. Attested Copies. [N. XX., 173, 174.]
George Maxwell and Andrew Lindsay, Commissioners from the
Heritors of the Stewartry of Kirkcudurigut.
1652, March 30. — Assent to the Union. (Printed in Grey, iv..
Appendix, No. 45, p. 77.) Signed. [N. XVI., 120.]
Anton GiJNTHER, Count in Oldenburgh, to the Parliament.
[1052, ^larch.] — Acknowledging their letter and Safe-guard brought
back by his agent Hermann Mylius and thanking them for their pro-
fession of regard. (See Comtnojis' Journals, vii. 88.) In Latin. Seal.
[N. X., 95.]
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The humble Petition of the Committee of Adventurers for Lands
in lUELAND.
1G52, April 5. — Setting forth the sums advanced by them, and the
extent of lands due to them in return namely 281,812/. on the First
Propositions and 12,283/. on the Ordinance of July 14th, 1613, and
1,038,234 acres, with the proportions thereof to be" allotted in each
Province, and praying that the annexed proposals be taken into considera-
tion, and if thought to conduce to the public good, be granted. (See
Cotn/nnns' Journals, vii. 115.) Signed. Annexed:
The said Proposals and Reasons.
(The substance of these is printed in Prendergast, Cromicellian
Settlement, pp. 19, 20.) Sujned. [N. XXL, 131.]
Captain James Thomson, G-overnor of Dumbarton Castle, to Major-
General Deane.
1652, April 6. — Concerning the refusal of the magistrates at Dum-
barton to take the oath Avhen he tendered it to them. The Lord of
Mackfarliiige is willing to become obedient to the Parliament, if his
burden may but equal with that of his neighbours, whose oppression, he
saith, has been the cause of his standing out. Enclosed :
The Provost and Bailiffs of Ddnbritane to Captain
Thomson.
Same date. — Promising to obey the Parliament " as far as God's
word is the rule to lead us therein" and to exercise justice faith-
fully, and entreating that more particular acceptance of the oath
may be continued till they have greater freedom and light in
conscience for performing the same. Attested Conies. [N. XX
178, 177.]
The Undersigned Deputies of Shires to the English
Commissioners.
1652, April 6. — Desiring 1, that the inferior judicatures may be
authorised to sit, 2, that for repressing the many robberies and murders
on the Borders persons should be empowered to ajiprehond and
imprison such as are guilty till criminal judges be appointed, 3, that
for securing the shires that border on the Highlands from invasions of
Highlanders the laws of this nation be witli speed put in execution
against all disturbers of the peace there and that the .siiid shires be
empowered to appoint armed guards or watches of their own inhabitants.
Two attested Copies. [N. XX., 164, 175.]
M. DE Barriere, Agent of the Prince de Cond6, to the Council
OF State.
[1652, April 6.] — " Yeasterday I did make some propositions which
were not within my wrighting, and because words may bee aiselv for-
gotten this made me beeleeve tli:it yours honnours should not taked it ill
that I should give you in wrighting. 1 do beeseelie your Lordships to
give mee a speedy ansswere concerning my wrightings and allsoe upon
the demand which I have made to grant to his Highnesae, the I'rince
of Conde, to transport in this Commun Wealth some wines because the
summer drawes neeare and the heath is able to spoyle tlios liurdeuux
wines which should bee transportrtl.
The Ear le of Warso wye having commission from . . the Prince of
Conde to rise 6,000 strangers soldgers, butt bccjvuse the contrarye winds
(i4-0
juid li:i<l wcritlicr lialli Itcciu; forced to come iiilo tlic harbour of I'limoutli
iiiid lo pass tliroii^ Iii;^laiid, ;it liis arrivall in London liatli bene; many
Jn<;lish olficers to seo him and offrcMl liim to rise mon, provided liiat tlic
I)arham('nt will give them leave — hcc pid)liekly or secrettly — and if the
parliament does jj^rant this demand that hec may rise the sold;^ers withont
droume heating and thos soldgers may l)e freely transported in sncli
sliipps as he shall appoint which shippsand soldiers shall noe bee troubled
bv tlie ])arliament shipps or privat men of warre belonging to this Com-
mun Wealth.
Allsoc your Ilonnois be pleased that the French shipps belonging to
the City of IJurdeaux, that they may come into this Commun Wealth
freely without any molestation, because yours shipps does goc freely to
traid at Burdeaux and does cary their guns before the saiil city, which
hath not bene granted two hundreth yeai'es agoe and Burdeaux shipps
having leave to come and goe heiher ore in any plasse of this Cymmuii
Wealth that shall bee the cause that his Highnesse shall bee able to main-
taine his soldgers because hee hath not other subsistence onely by the
waye of the traid of the said citty." Signed. [N. XVII., 26.J
The Same to the Same.
(This is the French original of which the last is a translation with
some unimportant omissions.) [N. XVII., 27.]
M. DE Barkierb to Sir Oliver Fleming.
[1652, April 6.] Tuesday. London. — Requesting him to present
the last two papers to the Council of State. In French. [N. XVII.,
3L]
M. DE Barriere to the Parliament.
[1652, April 6 (?).] — " The Prince hath sent me to the Parliament . ,
to trive them all assurances of his earnest desii'e to establish a good and
sincerecorrespondence Avitli them . . . his hopes being also to find "
in them "a disposition to the same. His Highness gave me order to
representate to them the true condition wherein he is anil the reasons
Avhich made him to take up arms, which are so just that he is confident
they shall be approved of by them, and that the justice of his cause
shall procure him the help and assistance . . he demands . .
and the rather because his Highness is persuaded it is not contrary to
the interest of this estate to assist him against those who ever opposed
this Commonwealth and are still of the same mind when they shall be
in paonre to do it. Therefore I do hope that I shall with no great
difficulty oblain what in that name Ave have already both by word of
mouth and in writing demanded .'md do now demand again That the
Parliament will be pleased to afford unto His Highness such succour
ol men and money which may enable him to oppose himself unto the
attempts of his enemies to which he can very hardly resist if he be
not speedily assisted specially in Guienne where he or in his absence the
Prince of Conti his brother is brought to a very great strait. And we
hope that the Parliament shall not willingly see the poor people of that
Province utterly desolated, since the greatest trust of all that country
next unto God is in some help from hence and that there is no doubt if
the Princea should be totally oppressed that the miserable people shall
be reduced under the greatest and hardest tyranny that can be imagined
for the Cardinal shall never forgive, and in all human reason their
preservation doth only depend of that of the Princes, by whose ruin not
Guienne alone but all the rest ot France shall be brought to the most
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hard l)ondage and slavery that ever was. What a great honour will it
be besides for the Commonwealth of England after it hath so happily
and so gloriously established the precious liberty at home t3 send their
helping hands unto their craving neifrhbours for the same, whose obliga-
tion for that shall be eternal and the acknowliHlgment of it real and
perfect.
And I do here offer and answer for the Prince that whatsoever shall
be in his human paoure to do, and that this Parliament shall desire of
him he shall do it in acknowledgment of their assistance. 1 do also
demand in the same name that tiie Parliament may be pleased to estab-
lish the free commerce betwixt the city of Bourdeaux and all Guienne
and the Commonwealth of En£rland, as it was heretofore, that Province
havmg never done anything that can move the English to that rupturf
for they had no part in the piracy . . which the Cardinal Mazarin
brought in, they refused to admit those declarations which forbidded the
receiving the cloth and all other manufactures of England, but contrary
to that they have always received and used the English merchants and
do still as their best friends, and are yet ready to receive all sorts of
merchandises, which from England or other foreign parts shall be
brought in the English ships, of which the City of Bourdeaux offers
and is willing to make such public declaration as may be desired.
And by reason that the time of transporting their wine -passes away,
I had re(|uested the Parliament to suffer that, whilst they shall be about
the settling of the free commerce, the Prince may transport 5 or 6,000
tons, by which means his Highness shall receive some small benefit and
money, of which above all things he stands in need at this present,
having left his brother in that country in great wants, which makes me
renew my earnest request to the Parliament for the grant of that
speedily." . . . (See Commons' Journals, vii. 117.) Signed.
[N. XVIL, 23.]
The Deputies of Shires, who signed the paper of April (Jth, to
the English Commissioners.
1652, April 8. — As they understand that judges are about to be
appointed to the several shires desiring that all persons who have had
conferred on them any jurisdiction or office whether heritable or ad
vitam should enjoy and exercise their oflfices as formerly. Attested
Copy. [X. XX., 176.]
The Deputies of Inverxess-siiiue.
1652, April 8. — Assent to the Union. Attested Copy. [N. XX..
167.]
The Deputies of the Shire of Murr.w.
1652, April 8. — Assent to the Union and certain overtures aiient the
same. Attested Copies. [X. XX., 169, 170.]
The Deputies of Caithness-.shiue.
Same date. — Assent to the Union and certain overtures nncnt the
same. Attested Copies. [N. XX., 171.]
The English Commissioners to the E.arl of Argyll.
1652, April 9. Dalkeith.— In reply to his letter of March 23rd
desiring to know what is re(iuired of him referring him to the published
declaration of the Parliament. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 132.)
Attested Copy. [N. XX., 179.]
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The Deputies of Argtlkshire to the p]Nf:Li3Ji CoMMrssioNEUS.
1()52, April 9. — Desiring that time should be grauted to acquaint the
shire Avith the particulars contained in the tender of Union. Attested
Copy. [N. XX., 180.]
The Commissioners for Ireland.
1652, April 11. — Exceptions to the Articles for the Surrender of
Galway. [N. XXI., 101.]
Replies to these Exceptions.
1652, April. — Two copies, coinciding except as regards the reply to
the second exception, the first by the Commissioners appointed by the
Lord President of Connaught to treat, the second (apparently) by some
of the inhabitants of Galway. (See Commcns' Journals, vii. 13.3. ^
[N. XXL, 102.]
The Parliament to the King of Denmark.
1652. April 13. — Acknowledging his letter of December last, and
informing him that they are animated by the same spirit and desire of
perpetuating the ancient ties of friendship and commerce between
England and Denmark as he is, being aware that notwithstanding the
<'hange of government the same motives and advantages which was the
cause of the former treaties continue. Draft as reported from the
Council of State. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 119.) [N. XVIIL, 6.]
The Answer of the Council of State to the papers exhibited by
the Resident of the Hanse Towns.
1652, April 13. — The Parliament for the encouragement of the navi-
gation and increase of the shipping of this nation having passed the Act
in the Resident's papers mentioned, and the grounds thereof appearing
clearly just and no injury to any their good friends or allies, we see no
reason yet given for their lelaxatiou thereof. As to the further desires in
their papers of having the Hanse Towns included in any treaties between
this Commonwealth and others for the better freedom and advancement
of trade, and they may not be postponed to any others they may be well
assured that the Parliament will do therein what is just and reasonable,
and may testify the value and esteem they have of the friendship of
such Protestant allies. And we declare ourselves ready to treat with
the Resident concerning what may tend to these ends or conduce to
more strict correspondence between this nation and these their ancient
.alUes. Touching the abuses of the English cloths complained of by the
Senate of Hamburgh, the Parliament have such grievances under their
serious consideration, and Avill remedy them as their other weighty
affairs may permit. Concerning taxes and assessments relating to the
Merchants of the Steelyard the same is under consideration and care
will be taken that right be done therein. Touching the cases of the
two ships belonging to the Hanse Towns and another to Stettin now
depending in the Court of Admiralty, to which a recommendation is
desired for speedy justice to be therein done, the Council of State,
taking notice that these businesses are in a way of a legal determination
doubts not that right will done without delay. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 119.) In Latin, with English translation. [N. XVIIL,
159.]
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The Parliament to the Hanse Towns.
1652, April 13. — Acknowledging their letters of .January 16th and
reciprocating their friendly sentiments, and stating that for this
particular business the Resident had been referred to the Council of
State, and such answers and dispatches have there been given to his
propositions as have been found just and reasonable. (See Conwions'
Journals, vii. 119.) In Latin, with Ennlisk translation. Drafts.
[N. XVIIL, 100, 10 L]
The Parliament to the Proconsuls and Senators of Hamburgh.
1652, April 13. — Acknowledging the receipt of their letters of
January 15th by their Resident Leon de Aissema to whom they had
given audience and wdiom they had referred to the Council of State, and
desiring that in return the Senate will pay equal att(>ntion to what may
be represented to them by the Resident of the Parliament. Drafts
in Latin and English. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 119.) [N. X.,
85; XVIIL, 149.]
[WiLLiAJi Clarke?] to William Lentiiall.
1652, April 13. Leith. — Announcing the surrender of the Castle of
Bradock in the Island of Arran in Scotland with a particular of the arms
and ammunition found there. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 123.)
Seal. The said particular is enclosed. Then follow the articles of
the surrender of Fort Arkin in the Island of Arran in Ireland dated
January 15, 1652-3. [N. VIIL, 56.]
The Consuls, Scultets, Landam.\nns and Senators of the Evan-
gelical Cantons of Switzerland, namely Zurich, Bern, Glarus,
Basel, Schaifhausen, and Appenzell, and of the Confeder.^tes of
the same religion in Rhoctia, Geneva, Saint Gall, Mulhausen, and
Bienne, to the Parliament.
1652, April 14. — Expi-essing their regret at the differences that had
arisen between them and the United Provinces, i)ointing out how-
important to the tru(; religion it was that peace should be preserved
between them, and offering their good offices. In Latin. Seal of
Zurich embossed. Endorsed " Never opened till May 2^, 1683, per me
Jo. Nalson." [N. X., 90.]
Louis de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, to the Parliament,
1652, April 14. Paris. — Desiring them to place absolute confidence
in the Sieur de Barriere, and promising to carry out whatever he and
they may agree on. (Sec Commons' Journals, vii. 129.) In L^rench.
Signed. Seals. [N. X., 31.] An English translation is N. XVIL,
30.
Thomas Warrander, Deputy of Forres.
1652, April 11.— Assent to the Union. Copi/. [N. XX., 200.]
The Deputies of the Boroughs of Fife to the English Commissioners.
Same date. — Desiring tliat no oafli be required of the Magistrates to
be elected, " being conscious to ourselves of the breach of former oaths."
Attested Coprj. [N. XX., 201.]
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The BuRGBSSEs of Dornoch atnl the Heritors and Rentallors of
SlTTIIEHLANDSIlIHE.
1G52, April lo and 20. — Commissions to Robert Gordon nv. their
Commissioner respectively to the English Commissioners. Copij.
[N. XX., 182, 184.]
Count Le Daugnion to the Parliament.
1652, April 21. Brouage. — Asking their protecti(jn against Cardinal
Mazarin and desiring them to place entire confidence in the bearer.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 133.) In French. [N. X., 35.]
The Gentlemen of Argyleshire.
1652, April 22. — Commission empowering James Campbell of Arkin-
glas to act as sole Commissioner in case his colleague be unable to travel
to Dalkeith. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 132.) Copy. [N. XX.,
186.]
James Campbell, Deputy of Argyleshire.
[1652, April 26.] — Assent to the Union, with the desires of the shire
anent the third proposition and the supplication of the same. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 132.) Copies. [N. XX., 187, 188, 189.]
The English Commissioners to James Campbell.
1652, April 27. — In reply to his suppHcation stating that the inhabi-
tants of Argyleshire are now taken into the protection of the Parliament,
and the desires with reference to the Marquess of Argyll shall be repre-
sented to Parliament. Copy, [N. XX., 194.]
The English Commissioners to Scotland.
1652, April 27, 28, 28. — Orders fixing the salaries of the Commis-
sioners for the Administration of Justice, four to receive 600/. and three
300/. per annum, and for regulating and fixing the fees of the Court of
Justice and for the payment of their salaries not to exceed 2,200/.
Copies. [N. XX., 193, 192 ; XVI., 121.]
Considerations to be oftered to the Parliament by Mr. Weaver,
wherein their resolutions are humbly desired.
[1652, April 30.] — " To give an accompt unto the Parliament, in what
manner and by whose hands their Revenue of Sequestrations, Customs.
Tithes &c. are managod.
To hasten the Parliament's Resolutions concerning the Quallifications.
To hasten the Parliament's Conclusions with the Adventurers upon
Irish Lijnds and to insist upon their enjoying by Lott one of the four
parts of Lands proportioned. And that they bee engaged to plant such
Propoi'tions with English within yeares and not to be freed
from Contribution unlesse they will Secure the Countries.
To obtaine the Parliament's resolutions concerning Ormond's Articles
on which will depend the forfeiture or not forfeiture of many Considerable
Estates in Ireland.
To make knowne the Articles and Agreement with Colonell Fitz
Patricke and his Partie and the grounds and successe thereof and Desire
their Approbation.
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That Instructions may be considered of for Stateing Souldiers' Ac-
compts and Ascertaining paycment thereof by Irish Lands and upon
what tearmcs.
To Acquainte the Parliament with the Declaration for putting out
of Protection severall Counties and places in Ireland, And of their
Declaring such of the Enemies' party who come into the Parliament's
Quarters under the number of twelve to be Spies And of their Declaring
such of the Enemy who after submitting to protection doe returne into
Rebellion to be put to Death, And of tiieir Orders for all Smith?, Sadlers,
Cutlers, etc., to come into Some Guarrison of the Parliament's or within
Musquett Shott Distance, by which Severall Declarations divers of the
Irish are dayly kuockt o' the head and put to Deatli.
To give an Accompt how Justice is Admiuistred at present and to
desire the Parliament Sending over more Judges.
To desire the Parliament's Consideration of what Dcbtes contracted
by Delinquents before the Warre shalbe allowed out of their Lands or
other Estates and what Joyntures or Dowers to be allowed.
To move that Captain Rich with his Friggott of forty Tunnes, nine
Guuns, and twenty-five men now ymployed in this Coast may be paid
by the Comittee of the Navy.
That Estates Taile may be made lyable to payement of Debts.
To knowe the Parliament's pleasure in giveing leave to Irish Co-
maunders to transpourt Irish Souldiers to Princes in Amitie with them
and to alloTT of what hath been done therein already upon Capitulacion."
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 127.) Signed. Two copies. [N. XV.,
173, and XXL, 99.]
The Commissioners of Public Accounts.
[1652, April.] — Representation desiring to know whether in con-
sequence of the Act of Oblivion Collectors, Receivers and Treasurers
of money plate &c. on the Propositions and also the Collectors &c. of
the several loans and contributions continue accountable or no.
And
The Same to • .
Desiring him in addition to the representation to move that the
Accounts of Sequestrations be determined by the Committee of Public
Accounts as formerly instead of by the Commissioners for Compounding,
that their former power concerning Discoveries be renewed, and that
an allowance at the rate of .'300/. a year be made to every member of
the Committee from October 11th 1049 for two years and a half to the
11th of April last and that the same allowance be made in future.
Aimexed are several draft resolutions for carrying the above into effect.
(Nothing appears to have been done l)y Parliament in consequence.)
N. XVI., S9.]
The Deputies of the Bnrgii of Douxocii and the shire of
SlTIIICRLAND.
[1G52, end of April or beginning of May.] — Assent to the Union.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 132.) Copies. [N. XX., 181, 183.]
Articles between Colonel Venables and others and Colonel
TuoRLAGii O'Neill and otiiers.
1652 May 1. Dundalk. — 1. All non-commissioned officers and
Boldiers . . shall deliver up to the said Col. Venables or whom he shall
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a[)|)oiiit on tlio '.Ud instant all tluMr horses and arms withont ajiy spoil
or einbczzlenicnt.
2. 'J'lic said folonols odicers and soldiers that shall (h'livex u{) thciir
arms as aforesaid — except what is hereafter excepted — shall have pro-
tection for their lives liberties and j>ersonal estates, to live in such
places as shall be thought fit by the said Col. Venables or the Commis-
sioners of the Revenue, they acting nothing during that time to the
prejudice of the Parliament of England.
3. As to their leal estates — subject as is hereafter excepted — they
shall have equal benefit with others under the like qualification in any
offers that shall be hereafter held out from the Parliament.
4. Provides for paying them the value of their horses.
5. Empowers such as wish to serve any foreign state in amity with
England to treat with its agents for such purpose and also to transport
themselves thither.
6. Excepts from the benefits of the Articles any that have been
guilty of murdering or massacring any of the English or any adhering
to them since the 23rd of October 1G41 and all priests and others of the
Romish Clergy and any ofiicer or soldier that hath taken away the lives
of any of our party after quarter given or any of that party that hath
formerly served the Parliament and deserted their colours since
August 20, 1649 and any that sat in the first General Assembly or first
Supreme Council, and provides that all persons included in these
Articles that commanded in the first year of the Rebellion shall be
liable to a trial at law for anything done by them since October 23,
1641.
7. Allows six weeks to all who come in upon these Conditions to
apply to the Commissioners of Parliament for Ireland to procure what
further favour they may grant.
8. Provides that true lists of ihe men and horses in each regiment be
delivered .
9 and 10. Provides for hostages to be given to Col. Venables ; and
for their restoration if the Commissioners of Parliament do not confirm
these Articles.
11. If anyone included in the Articles violates the same, he only
shall suffer. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 133.) Copia vera Con-
cordans cum originali. [N". XXI., 104.]
Frederic III., King of Denmark, to the Parliament.
1652, May 1. Copenhagen. — Letter of Credence to his Ambassadors
Extraordinary Eric Rosencrantz and Peter Reetz. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 136.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed. [N. X.,
20.] N. XVIII., 7 is a copy with an English translation.
Harold Appelboom, Public Minister of the Queen of Sweden, to
William Lenthall.
1652, May 3. — Announcing his arrival, desiring an audience, and
enclosing a copy and translation of his Letter of Credence {ante, p. 637).
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 129.) Signed. Seal. [N. XVIII.,
35, 36.]
Considerations to be offered by jMr. Wea\'er to the Council of
State.
1652, May 4. — Concerning a supply of clothes &e. to the soldiers and
the payment thereof.
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"To consider Avith the Spanish Agent of a course to be taken for
conveying the Irish for liis master's service and to take care that such
Ii'ish as are raised may continue under their respective commanders
sent Avith them.
Touching a Great Seal and others less for Administration of Justice.
To resolve of a convenient number of able physicians to be sent over
to be placed in such garrisons and other places, wherein they may be
most sei-viceable to the soldiery and the English.
To desire the Council to consider of encouragements to be held out
to planters.
To endeavour the settlement of a constant monthly pay of 20,000/.
&c. to be sent over to Ireland — without defalcation of anv part for
clothes or other provisions — for that notwithstanding the greatest part of
the enemies' forces may submit yet there will be a necessity for some
time to continue between 3 or 400 garrisons in Ireland for better
securing the country and beating the enemy out of woods and
mountains.
To endeavour the Parliament's assent — by the Council — to the [)ar-
ticulars mentioned in our letter from Kilkenny of January the 7th
1651 [-21 viz.:
For planting garrisons near the woods and fastnesses of the enemy.
That the Adventurers cast lots where their lands shall be assigned
them.
That a Pale be made by securing the rivers of Boyne and Barrow
and other places.
That all the forces may be fixed to their respective garrisons and may
have lands assigned them, as well for their arrears as part of their
present pay to the end they maybe encouraged to follow husbandry,
Provided that such of them Avho marry Irish Avomen have no benertt
&c." [N. XXI., 100.]
M. DE Barriere to the Council of State.
[1652, May 4.] — . Will not reiterate the propositions several
times already made. I noAV only beseech you " to consider that the
time doth extremely press and that the season doth come on, especially
for the transporting of the wines of Bordeaux, for now we enter into
the hot weather, which is a great deal sooner there than in this country,
and Avhich may hinder the transporting of the said Avines. And as it
is a thing which is profitable and necessary to all the world I hope
the Parliament will grant this proposition . . . And as it was
objected that the wines of Bordeaux could not be had without ready
money I answer . . that those of Bordeaux are ready to receive all
kinds of merchandises whatsoever, so that it is not to be feared that
any nionej'- should go out of the kingdom. Further the said city . . .
and the rest of the provinces of Gascoigne which are under the . .
authority of the Prince of Condo do concur Avith his said liigh-
ness, and earnestly desire to have a good and true correspondence with
the Parliament . . . Avhich the said city conjointly Avith his iiigh-
ness Avill perform and maintain against all declarations that may be
made to the contrary by the King of France. I . . humbly beseech
that if the Parliament Avill not establish this commerce suddenly to
. . permit that in the meantime a certain quantity of wines may be
transported." Duplicate in /Ve/icA and £'h^/w//. signed. [X. XVII.,
24, 25.]
The Council of State.
lGo2, May 4. — Order referring to the Committee for Foreign Affairs
the Order of Parliament of that date made on the Prince de Conde's
letter (see Commons' Journals, vii. 129), and the letter itself. [N.
XVII., 29.]
The Council of State.
1652, May 5. — Order reporting M. de Barriere's i^aper. (I'robably
that of the 4th.) [N. XVIL, 28.]
Harold Appelboom's speech at hi.s audience.
1652, May 6. — On hearing of the death of my predecessor, my
mistress despatched me hither to express her resolution of perpetually
preserving and enlarging the ancient friendships between the two
countries, '•' which inclination in what occasions Her Majesty especially
hopes to find on the Parliament side and again on her part is ready to
show I shall more at large declare before Commissioners, which to that
end I desire may be given me.'' (See Commonii' Journals, vii. 130.)
In Latin, with English translation, the first signed. [N. XVIII.,
37, 38.]
The Parliament.
1652, May 11. — Resolution reviving the Committee for proposals
from the Adventurers. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 131.)
[N. XXL, 132.]
The Committee for proposals from the Adventurers.
1652, May 11. — Resolutions. (These are nearly the same as parts of
the Resolutions passed the next day, except one, that the lands to be
assigned be all together, and that the Adventurers are given the choice
only of Limerick, Kerry, and Cork, or Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow
and Kilkenny, the third alternative Limerick, Kerry, and Tipperary
being omitted.) Copy. [N. XXL, 133.]
The Same.
1652, May 12.— Resolutions. (Printed in Gilbert, iii. 318.) [N.
XXL, 134.]
Articles for the surrender of the Leinsteu forces.
1652, Maj^ 12. Kilkenny. — (These with several explanations and
the places for disbanding the different regiments are printed in Gilbert,
iii., pp. 94-99. The places for disbanding here differ from those printed
by adding Birr, and some of the regiments are according to this paper
to disband at different places from those at which they are to disband
according to the printed paper.) Copies. [X. XXL, 105, lOG, 107,
108.]
Harold Appelboom to the Council of State.
[1652, May 12-22.]— As Her Majesty's "subjects have as well
through the Northern as Western sea in several places hitherto been
accustomed freely to have their commerce and navigation " she " un-
doubtedly hopeth that they shall henceforward likewise be free from
being any way disturbed or infested by the subjects of the Parliament,
and esjiecially that the Parliament will permit them securely and
without molestation to continue their aforesaid commerce in England
and in the countries and lands thereunto belonging with their wonted
free use of coming in and going out of their harbours." And she is cou-
tident that they will every way be courteously entertained there and that
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it shall be free for them to refresh and provide themselves of victuals
and other necessaries for navigation, not only when they arc directly
bound for any of the ports of this Commonwealth, but also when,
being bound for some other place they shall by tempest or otherwise
be forced to run into the same. She ileclares that she on her part will
ever in her dominions and harbours be ready to permit as much to the
subjects of the Parliament. In Lathi, with Enqlhh translation.
Signed. [N. XVIII., 40, 41.]
The Form of the Oath for the Officers of the Scotch Nation
and
Their Dkclauatiox of Assent.
[1652, before May the 14th.] — (See Commons' Journals, vii. 132.)
Copies. [N. XX.,'l90, 191.]
The Committee of the Advextureks to the Committee fou
Proposals.
1652, May 14. — They dare not accept the proposals because " 1. That
albeit they resolve to use all expedition they safely may to plant, j-et
considering the various dispensations of Divine Providence to root up
and to pull down and the great disappointment which God hath already
given to their hopes for a more speedy reducing of Ireland to peace that
it might become a quiet habitation, they hold it pri'sumptuous and a
tempting of God to undertake to plant fully such a quantity of land
absolutely within 3 years or within any certain time.
2. That, although they shall gladly attempt to their utmost endeavour
to come up to the pleasure of the Parliament publicly declared, vet they
cannot admit of such a tie upon them to phint all in such a manner as
shall be directed by the Parliament for that there is no such direction
given to them Avliereupon they may consider whether they be able to do
it or not and for that they humbly conceive that the land — when set out
— being their own by a dear purchase they may plant and bniUl for their
own convenience at their own discretion, and that it is their liberty and
birthright so to do.
3. That albeit they neither do nor can plead for the Irish, yet for that
the Parliament hath not declared their pleasure touching the natives,
Avhether Protestants or others, the Adventurers can say nothing to the
exempting or admitting of the Irish until the Parliament hath disposed
of them.
4. The Counties propounded and sorted as they are for the Adven-
turers to make their election are so situated by reason of boo^s woods
and mountains so intervening that the Adventurers cannot plant to-
gether in a body to assist and guard one another in case of assmilt or
danger, as was propounded . . and will thcrefoie \^vo\^i very prejudicial
to the managing of the work and safety of the workmen, nor are the
Adventurers satisfied . . whether there be forfeited lands suiKcient to
satisfy the Adventurers in those counties, nor when or how they shall
be cleared of the multitude of Tories that yet swaim in them, nor what
protection the planters shall have during the worke or upon what
terms.
5. The first proposition also mentioning an allowance of .so much land
only as their present Adventures amount unto, it is not clear to them
whether it be meant only of what is due in IMunster and Leinster alone,
or of what is due to them in all the four [)rovinccs ; and whether that
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wliicii « (Wie i>y OrdiiKinecs, as well Jis by Acis, seeing in the close of
your J*n>j)Osilioiis mention is made oi' Acts only . , .
6. Altlijongli the addition of ')0(),000 aeres be a hirge favour and is so
acknowledged, yet to be tied to such building iin<l planting and in audi
manner as the Parliament shall appoint . . . and not to have the same
addition in the same provinces and yet to plant it also within 3 years
from September next or to forfeit it ail then not so planted and inhabited
and all the said lands to be still subject to the several and respective rents
reserved in the Acts of Parliament notAvithstanding that this is upon a
new contract. These are such conditions that the Adventurers dare not
embrace were the addition mucli larger than it is. And as to that of
the reserved rent they cannot yield unto it upon a new Contract for the
reasons laid down to back their 5th proposal formerly tendered to be
presented to Parliament."
7. (Of this clause only a few words are legible, the paper being here
much torn and the ink in many places totally gone. It is apparently in
answer to the 3rd Proposal concerning the demise of houses to the
Adventurers.)
8. " The liberty of exporting commodities tlicre, doth not thereby take
in agents (? ) without wliich they can neither plant or live in Ireland,
nor doth it discharge Excise or other imposts as the Act of Parliament
doth now grant the like immunity from Custom and imposts for goods
being native commodities of the country from Ireland to England and the
want whereof will make bad markets render their commodities cheap
and the Adventurers poor, while in foi'eign plantations the Planters,
who pay nothing to the State for the land, have greater liberties and
privileges than was propounded by the Adventurers in their former
proposals.
9. Although the proportion of land limited in the first proposition
might be borne if all other things were granted which the Adventurers
propounded, this safe there shall be so ordy a necessity to continue
them ; yet seeing there is an intimation that a greater proportion may
be required after ten years, and that this will not be granted for ten
yeai'S but on accepting all the other propositions, and that all must be
planted conveniently, inhabited, and husbanded, as the Parliament shall
appoint within three years or forfeited, and the old rents also continued,
they dare not undertake to pay so great a proportion.
10. Lastly observing that the three years allotted for the planting and
full finishing and inhabiting of the same, as the Parliament shall direct,
or to forfeit all which by that time shall not be so inhabited, planted
and husbanded, and that the exemption from Customs for seven years
are all to commence from the 29th of September next, and no assurance
given or propounded that all or any of the Counties named in your Pro-
positions shall be before that time cleared of Tories or of other Irish,
which by the Propositions may not be admitted to be in the Plantation,
although Protestants, and that there is no hint of any course to be taken
for declaring and surveying the forfeited lands where they lie and of
what quantity and quality they are, or for clearing up their estates who
have not forfeited their lands, or how so many persons and foinilies shall
be provided for of any tolerable habitations while they are at work upon
the plantation — which cannot be performed within three years by 40,000
men, who must also have their families with them — without all which
no plantation can now be carried on ; The Adventurers humbly crave
leave to say that it lies in their apprehensions as a thing no way feasible
or possible to effect what this Honourable Committee propounds unto
them, although not only all these Propositions, but all the Adventurers'
own proposals and much more should be granted * freely to them, and
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they are of opinion that, if tliey should attempt the work on such terms,
they must inevitably ruin themselves and destroy the plantation as to
any considerable fruit which it might otherwise yield to the Common-
wealth and reuder all that part of Ireland very mean poor and con-
temptible, and so they should, instead of promoting, extremely hinder
the public interest strength and honour of the Commonwealth.
Wherefore if the Parliament shall think fit to grant their proposals
formerly presented, the Adventurers shall readily enter upon the Plan-
tation, so soon as the country shall be so far cleared of Tories and Rebels
that the planters may sit down to the work in safety, and so soon as by
Acts of Parliament it shall be declared what lands are forfeited and
where they lie, and the same set out unto them, and that all men's
estates not forfeited may be cleared and known, and that after all this
done the season of the year shall be proper to begin the work which
being begun they resolve with God's assistance to proceed in it with
effect and with all possible speed and expedition." [X. XXI., 135.]
Harold Appelbooji to the Council of State.
1652, May 18-28. — Desiring favourable and speedy answers to her
Majesty's letter and to his two propositions. In Latin, with English
translation, the first signed. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 133.) [N.
XVIIL, 42, 43.]
The Fifth Clause in the Qualiitcatioxs.
1652, May 18. — (Printed in Commons'' Journals, vii, 133.) [X. XXI.,
103.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1652, May 22. Stockholm. — Commending to them Regiment's
Quartermaster Bernard Killey, to whom she had given leave of absence
to go to Ireland to recover his brother's lands, and desiring their good
offices on his behalf. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 159.) In Latin.
Seal embossed. Signed " Christina." Coimtcrsigned. [N. X., 10.]
Extract out of the Register of the Resolutions of the States-
General.
1652, May 23. — Resolved in reply to the letter of the Evangelical
Cantons of Switzerland dated April 14th to thank them for their alfec-
tion towards this State, and their care for the conservation of the
Reformed Religion and also for tlic continuation of peace between this
State and the Commonwealth of England with a declaration that their
Lordships will not fail to contribute all things necessary to promote the
one and the other, and specially, a good correspondence witii the said
Commonwealth, hoping the same from tliein ; " that it is true that some
extraordinary preparation of ships of war was made, but to no other
intention as to the safety of the sea, and security of the navigation and
trade of these countries." (See Commons' Journals, vii. 139.) [N.
XVIIL, 126.]
Robert Moulton, junior, ami four other Cai'tains.
1652, May 24. — Certifying " the state of the business betwixt us and
the Dutch fleet. Upon the 19th ... we had intelligence that they were
off the South' Foreland consisting in the whole of about 42 sail. We paid
up with our ships as fa.st as possible, and being ofl'Foulston (Folkestone)
espied the Dutch fleet to vide at anchor near Dover. As soon as the
tide presented we plied towards them, whereupon they weighed and
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stood to the SoutlnvanI three lea^^ues to the windward of our ships
We, Iheieby imagining they had not any intent to ongajje with us, hiid
our ships altout, and within half an hour Vantruniph \7ith ail his fleet
bore up upon us, and I»eing near, our t^encr.al gave orders to fire at the
])utch Hag to strike, which they refiksing, we shot again. They still
refused to strike, but shot a piece at our flag, and shot it through, we
then being within muscjuet shot one of the other. Then ....
the third time we fired a gun at his flag, which was no sooner done, but
he fired liis whole broadside at us, and so we engaged and went on
fighting from " half past four in the afternoon till nin(!, "and then we
anchored to fit our ships in a posture for the next morning, the Dutch
fleet being to the Southward of us three leagues next morning directed
their course for France, whereupon, seeing theni do so, we plied up to
the Downs." Copy. [N. XVI., 122.]
The Dutch Ambassadors to the Council of State.
1652, [May 24-] June 3. — (An English translation is printed in
Khufs Pamphlets, E. 6G8, No. 1, p. 26.) In Latin. Sirjued "J.
Cats, G. Schaep, P. Vandeperre." [N. XVIII., 128, No. 1.]
Eric Rosencrantz and Peter Reetz the Danish Ambassadors'
Speech at their Audience.
1652, May 26. — Stating that their master after his father's decease
bent his mind on nothing more than how in the great inconstancy and
restlessness of this last age he might enter into and uphold a most strait
League of amity with all his neighbours, and perceiving how great
profit from the commerce between his kingdoms and England as also
from the religious and near, union of friendship between them accrued
to both nations, as soon as his ov/n kingdoms were freed from those
various difl&culties whereunto new empires are obnoxious, endeavoured
that the ancient amity between them might not be annihilated, but be
kept inviolate, for which purpose he has sent them with full powers,
and declaring their readiness to declare all that concerns that business
to commissioners assigned them by Parliament. (See Commons''
Journals, vii. 136.) In Latin, with English translation, the first
signed. [N. XVIII., 9.]
The Dutch Ambassadors to the Coun'cil of State.
1652, [May 27-] June 6. — (An English translation is printed in
King's Pamphlets, £. 668, No. 1, p. 35.) In Latin. Signed as their
last paper. [N. XVIII., 128, No. 2.]
The Parliament to Harold Appelboom.
1652, May 28. — Declaring their anxiety to preserve and strengthen
the ancient friendship between England and Sweden, promising that
her Majesty's subjects are and shall be treated as friends in the ports
and coasts under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, and expressing
their readiness to treat about the manner in which the navigation and
trade of both nations may be promoted and the mutual confidence of
both parties increased so as to confirm the former treaties. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 137.) In Latin. Copy. [N. XVIII., 44.]
Francesco Molin, Doge of Venice, to the Parliament.
1652, June 1. — Letter of Credence to Lorenzo Pauluzzi, secretary to
their Ambassador to France, whom he is sending to London to procure
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the preparing of some ships and levying of some soldiery against the
Turks, " who with a mighty arm do not cease obstinately to practise
their perfidious hatred against the Christendom." (See Commons'
Jon nials, \n. 14:2.) In Italian. Written on Parchment. [N. X., 96.]
A copy with English translation is N. XVIII., 154, 155.
The Pauliamknt to the Queen of Swepen.
1652, June 2. — In Latin, with English translation. (The first is
printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 206.) (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 137.) Copies. [N. XVIII., to.j
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Pai:li.\mknt.
1652, June 2. Stockholm. — Acknowledging their letter of the
11th of March last, and expressing her continued friendship towards
England. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 169) In Latin. Seal
embossed. Signed '' Christina." Countersigned " A. Gyldenclou."
[X. X., 9.]
The Dutch Ambassadors to the Cocjn'cil of State.
1652, June [3-] 13. — (An English translation is printed in King's
Pamphlets, E. 668, No. 1, p. 38.) In Latin. Signed as their last
paper. [N. XVIII., 128, No. 3.]
The St.\ti:s-Gkneb.\l to the Parliament.
1652, June [4-] 14. — Letter of Credence to their Ambassador Extra-
ordinary Adrian Pauw. Copies. In French 2Lndi English. [X^. XVIII.,
129, 130.]
Narrative of the Late Engagement between the English and
Dutch Fleets.
[1652, June 5.] —
And
Information of Captain Williaji Brandley and Examinations
of Bastean Tunemant and several other Dutch officers dated
May 22nd and Van Tromp's Instructions dated May [15-]
25th.
(All these are printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 688, No. 1. The
narrative is also one of the documents in the Appendix to tbc Declara-
tion of July 7th.) [N. XVllL, 137, 125, 136.]
Adrian Pauw to the Council of State.
1652, June [7-] 17. Graveseud. — Announcing his arrival as Am-
bassador Extraordinary, that arrangements may be made for his
reception. In Latin. Signed. [N. XVIII., 131.]
The Same to
Same date. — Accompanying the last and to the same eflcct, and
referring liim to the hearer, the secretary of the Embassy, for further
information. In French. Signed. [X. X\'lir.. 132.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652, June 10-20. — Pressing for ,•» favourable answer to his former
application on behalf of Colont'l William Cohb of Snndringham. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 141.) In Sjninish, with English translation.
The original signed. [N. XVII., 79.]
orA
Speech of Adkian PAmv to the Pakliamknt.
H}')2, June 11-21. — (An English translation is printed in the
Appendix to the Declaration of Parliament of Jnly 7th which is
in K/'in/\s J*uiiiplilets, E. 669, No. 19.) In Latin. Siynal. [N. XVIII.,
127.] ■
Colonel RoBiiRT Venables to Doctor Henry Jones, Scout-Master
General.
1652, June 17. Belturhet. — Describing a defeat of the enemy by Sir
Theophilus Jones. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 669, No. 8.)
Seal. [N. VIII., 57.]
Articles between Lieutenant-General LrDLOAV and Lord Muskerry.
1652, June 23. — For the surrender of the Island of Ross, and the
forces under Lord Muskerry's command and explanations thereof.
(Printed in Gilbert, iii. 324 from the part signed by Ludlow and the
Parliament Commissioners. This is a copy of the part signed by Lord
Muskerry and his Commissioners.) Much torn and injured. [N. XXL,
109, 110.] A list of the officers and soldiers included therein is N.
XXL, 122.
Propositions of the Council of State to the Parliament.
1652, June 24. — 1. That the . . States-General . . pay and
satisfy to the Commonwealth the charges and damages this State hath
sustained and been put unto by the preparations and attempts this
summer, the particulars whereof shall be in due time produced.
2. That upon payment of the sum to be agreed upon as aforesaid for
charges and damages, or securing the same to the satisfaction of the
Parliament, there shall follow thereupon a cessation of all acts of hos-
tility and the ships and goods taken since the late differences shall be
released.
3. The two former propositions being assented to and put in execu-
tion, the security which the Parliament does expect is by both states
contracting a firm alliance and consistency of interests for the good of
both, which the Parliament . . is willing on their part by [all] just
ways and means to endeavour. ^^ Passed with amendments. See Com-
vions' Journals, vii. 145.) [N. XVIIL, 138.]
Adrian Pauw to the Parliament.
1652, June 28-July 8. — Stating that he had received an express
order to return that he might give a report of his negotiation, and there-
fore entreating them to give such an order for his audience that he
might take leave tomorrow. (See Commons' Join-nals, vii. 145.) In
French, with Enqlish translation, the first signed. [N. XVIIL, 132,
110.]
J ABIES Cats, Gerard Schaep, and Paulus Vandeperre, to the
Parliament.
1652, [June 29-] July 9. — Stating that they had received orders
to return, that they might give an account of their negotiation, and
asking an audience as soon as possible to take leave, and for a safe con-
duct. (See Com7nons' Journals, vii. 145.) In Latin. Signed. [N.
XVIIL, 134.]
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The Danish Ambassadors to William Lenthall.
1652, June 29. — Desiring an audience. In French. Siyned. [N.
XVIII., 10.]
Adrian Pauw's Speecli in his own and his Colleagues' names to the
Parliament.
1652, [June 30-] July 10. — (An English translation is printed
in the Appendix to the Declaration of Parliament of July 7th, which is
in King's Pamphlets, E. 669, No. 19.) In Latin. Signed by all four
ambassadors. [X. XIX., 133.]
The Roman Catholics to the Parli.\ment.
[1652, June 30.] — Petition. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa,
xi. 10.) (See Commons' Journals, vii. 1-47.) Signed. Endorsed
" Read and upon the question rejected." [N. XXII., 130.]
The Commissioners for Compounding to the Parliament.
1652, July 1. — Certain queries. (Printed in Commons' JournalSf
vii. 158.) [N. XXL, 123.]
The Danish Ambassadors' Speech to the Parliament.
1652, July 2. — Exhorting and entreating them in their Master's name
not to suffer the difference betwixt them and the States-General of the
United Provinces to break out into open war, but rather to give place
unto amicable composition and pacification, with several arguments in
support thereof. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 149.) In Latin, with
English translation, the first signed. [N. XVIII., 11, 12.]
Declaration of the Parliament.
1652, July 7. — Relating to the affairs aud proceedings between this
Commonwealth and the States-General of the United Provinces.
(Printed in King'-f Pamphlets, E. 669, No. 19, where are also jirinted
N. XVIII., 137, 127, 130, 140, 134, 133.) [N. XVTII., 139.]
John, King of Portugal, to the Parliament.
1552, July 7. Lisbon. — Letter of Credence for his Ambassador
extraordinary Dom Joao Roiz de Saa e Meneses, Count of Pennguiao,
his Lord Chamberlain. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 188.) Signed
" El Rey." In Portuguese. Seal embossed. [N. X., 5i.] A Latin
translation is N. XVIL, 163.
The Case of Lord Brldenell.
[1652, July before the 13th.] — Stating the proceedings on the refer-
ence ordered on the Stli of July 1651 (see Commons' Journals, vi.
599), and praying that he may not for his conscience and religion be
ranked amongst the highest offenders. (See Commons' Journals, vii.
153.) [N. XXII., 133.]
M. Gentillot to William Lenthall.
1652, July 18-28. Calais. — Stating the circumstances under which
he had come to England, and how he ha<l been ordered to leave by the
Council of State. (See State Papers, Domestic, pp. 319, 324, 326.)
In French. [N. XVIL, 17.]
(ir,o
'J'bc CoLNcii, OF State to the Giiand-Duki-: of Tcscany.
1G52, July 29. — (Tli(^ purport appears t'roiu the instructions for pre-
pnriti*; it, printed in State Pajxrs, Doifu'stir, p, .'116, No. 1.) Enclosed
was a copy of the Parhaincnt's J^cchiration. In Latin. Draft. [N.
XVIII., 111.]
The Council of Statk.
1652, July 30. — Report concerning Colonel Hewson, and Adjutant-
General Allen's proposal. [N. XXI., 114.] Annexed :
The said Proposal.
(Printed in Commons^ Journals, vii. 162.) [N. XXI., 11.3.]
The Council of State.
1652, August 3. — Report. The first i)art is concerning the qualilica-
tions and suggests various amenthnents, of which the most important are
the omission of the 2nd qualification, the substitution of a new one for
the 7th (now 8th), and the addition of a proviso. All those amendments
were incorporated in the Act passed on August 12th.
The second tenders a Draft Commission and Instructions for Irish
affairs, and advises the repeal of the former Act and Instructions.
The third, relating to various Irish affairs, is printed in Commons^
Journals, vii. 162. [X. XXI., 111.]
The Council of State.
1652, August 4. — Report concerning Major Adams. (Printed in
Commons'' Journals, vii, 163, and State Papers, Domestic, p. 355.)
[N. XXL, 112.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1652, August 7. Stockholm. — Stating that the Swedish Muscovy
Company had before the outbreak of the war between England and the
United Provinces, chartered six Dutch ships to convey corn brought by
them in the previous winter from Archangel to Batavia, and asking that
orders should be given to the Admiral and captains not to molest the
said ships, or that at least that her subjects as the owners of the cargoes
should be indemnified. (See Connnons' Journals, vii. 177.) In Latin.
Seal embossed. Signed " Christina." Cou7itersigned '' Peter Lulig
Coijett." [X. X., 11.]
The Count of Peniguiao, Portuguese Ambassador Extraordinary, to
the Parliament.
1652, August [11]-21. Plymouth. — Announcing his appointment as
Ambassador Extraordinary. (See Co?nfncns' Journals, vii. 165.) In
Portuguese, with Englisli translation, the first signed. [X. XVII., 161.]
The Council of State.
1652, August 12. — Reporting the names of those recommended as
Commissioners for Ireland. (Printed in Commons' Jourfials, vii. 161.)
[N. XXI., 115.]
The Council of State.
[1652, August before the 18th.] — Report concerning the Ormonde
Articles. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 165.) [N. XXI., 116.]
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The Geand-Dcke of Tuscany to the Parliament.
1652, August 17. — Concerning Captain Cardi's ship and rice. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 192.) In Italian. Sirined. Seal embossed
[N. X., 24.]
The names of the Gentlemen who are nominated Commissioners for
England for Boroughs and Counties.
[1652, August 20.]— [N. XX., 211.]
Frederic III., King of Denmark, to the Parliament.
1652, August 21. Copenhagen.— Letter of Credence to his Resident,
Henry WiUiamseu Ri^semving. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 178.)
In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed. [N. X., 21.] N. XVIII., 13 is
an English translation.
Constance Stringer, Widow of George Stringer, to the
Parliament.
[1652, August 27.]— Petition. After stating to the efFeot of the
report and orders printed in Commons'" Journals, vi. 121, staling that in
pursuance of the said orders she had made discoveries to the value of
511/. O.s. 8f/., the uet value of which, however, was only about 350/.
that there still is due to her 1,092/. 17s. Ad., besides interest, and that,
since by rea.■^on of the late Act of general pardon discoveries are taken
away, the said orders are now fruitless to her, and praying that satisfac-
tion may be made to her for the remainder of the principal with interest.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 171.) Annexed :
i. The Orders of June 7th. 1650. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
vi. 421.)
ii. Certificate from the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, that she had
received 511/. 0*. B*-/., leaving the above balance still due.
[N. XXII., 165, 166.]
Above 1,500 Distressed Protestants of Ireland to the
Parliament,
[1652, August 2/.] — Petition, stating that many of your Petitioners
lost great estates in Ireland by the rebellion there ; tiiat by the Act of
Contribution passed in the I7th year ot the late king near 50,000/. was
collected for their relief, but not full 15,000/. has been distributed
among them, but the rest has been employed about the aflairs of the
Commonwealth, as by the accounts of Sir George Whitmore and others
may appear ; and, forasmuch as the Petitioners arc able to procure not
only a good .sum of money, but also certain lands heretofore given to
charitable uses to be discovered, which have .--undry years been detained
and not employed according to the intention of the donors, and also are
able to discover several debts and sums of money due to divers of the
bloody rebels in Irebuid by persons dwelling in Kngland, by whose means
the Petitioners have been totally destroyed and ruined, praying tliein to
grant to the discoverers of the premises the fifth part of stich discoveries,
as well out of such moneys as .-hall be raised out of the disposal of the said
lands as out of the arrears of rent and sums ui' money given as aforesaid,
and the remainder thereof to your Petitioners, and that such sums be paid
to the Treasurers to be iipi)ointed and be issued by them to the Peti-
tioners, as the Committee for Contributions for the distressed Protestants
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of Ireliuul luiiy think most moct. And that what your Petitioners may
discover as (hie to the said Rebels as aforesaid tliey may have the par-
ticular benefit thereof. (See Commons' Jof/ni(il<i,vu. 172.) Signed hy
Eliza Leigh, Sara Monlant, Elizabeth (Miichester, Susanna Stockdale,
Anne Bastard, Dorothie Bolt, and Clairie Morton. Annexed is an un-
sioned letter, apparently to the Speaker, in support of the Petition.
[N. XXII., 112.]
Samuel Disbrowe and Richard Saltonstall to William
Lenthall.
1652, September 1. Leith. — Stating that according to the orders of
the Commissioners of Parliament they had surveyed the ^Manor House
and lands of Liddington amounting to 500/. per annum and set out the
same to Commissary General Whalcy, and also had surveyed the Manor
House and lands of Kineale amounting to the same value, and had set
out the same to Lieutenant-General Monk. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII.,
58.]
The Committee for the Army and Committee of Obstructions.
[1652, September 7.] — Order reporting concerning the Northern
reduced officers. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 174.) Copy.
[N. XVI., 124.]
The Council of State to the Grand-Duke of Tuscany,
1652, September 16. — Hoping he had received their letter of July
29th, and again thanking him for the protection afforded at Leghorn to
the English ships against the Dutch. In Latin. Draft. [N. XVIII.,
145.]
The Count of Peniguiao to William Lenthall.
1652, September 28. — Forwarding a copy of his credentials, and
desiring to know on what day the Parliament will give him audience.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 185.) In Portuguese, with English
translation, the first signed. [N. XVII., 162.]
The Count of Peniguiao's Speech to the Parllajment.
1652, September 30. — After enlarging on the ancient friendship
between England and Portugal, and the present state of Europe it
continues : Between these two nations only can peace be firm,
beino- o-rounded both on past successes and present interests. As to
the complaints and offences which have happened I would rather pass
them bv than repeat them, but since this course might imply a con-
sciousness of error, while a plain narrative of the fiicts will disclose the
cause of the injury, I will not hesitate to say that such events and
accidents happened" as to free us from the least blame as far as our in-
tentions were concerned. The errors of commanders on both sides
hindered the demonstrations. The dispute originally related to the
Princes, and then it took the turn of satisfaction being demanded from
us for the ships that were detained, thus making us parties to the issue
where we had been j udges thereof. Then followed the attack upon and the
plundering of our fleet, which so enraged the people that they could not
have been restrained by either reason or force without the compensation
that was demanded. Hence what appeared a wrong was really a remedy.
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The imprisonments [of the merchants] and sequestrations of their
goods prevented the murder of the one and the robbing of the other.
As soon as time permitted satisfaction was made them for their losses
and injuries. Joao de Guimaraes was sent to England to settle the
remaining disputes, and though received less cordially than we ex-
pected, as soon as the King saw any hopes of peace he immediately
confirmed the Articles which regarded its commencement. The English
in Portugual enjoy their liberty, their freedom from taxes, their pri-
vileges, and their property, and have been restored their ships and
goods. I have been now sent as Ambassador to propose in the Iving's
name what may be required to effect a peace, and considering your
wisdom doubt not that you will approve the justice of my cause, which
I trust will be recommended by the fact that I have always been a
friend to your nation. (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 188.) In Portu-
guese, with Latin and English versions, neither an exact translation
and the last occasionallv unmeaning. The above represents the general
effect of the speech. [N. XVII., 165.]
The Danish Ambassadors to William Lenthall.
1652, October 11. — "Perceiving by the success of their negotiation
that they are not able to make any further progress in it," they find
themselves obliged by their master's ex])ress command to return in
order to report to him, and therefore ask an audience of Parliament to
take leave. (See Commo7is' Journals, vii. 190.) In French, with
English translation, the first signed. [N. XVIII., 14, 15.]
Amerigo Salvetti to the Council of State.
1652, October 14. — Brief memorial asking the restitution of the goods
of Tuscan subjects taken by the English on board French or Dutch
ships, and in particular of the rice taken from Captain Cardi at Leghorn
by Admiral Hall. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 192.) [N. XVIII..
1466.]
The Danish Ambassadors to William Lenthall.
1652, October 16. — Pressing their request for an audience. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 192.) In French, with English translation,
the first signed and sealed. [N. XVIII., 15, 18.]
The CoiTNCiL OF State.
1652, October 18. — Order reporting concerning Danish affairs. (See
Commons Journals, vii. 192.) [N. XVIII., 16.] Annexed :
i. The Council of State to the Danish Ambassadors.
1652, October 15. — Desiring an answer concerning the stay by the
King of Denmark of English Merchants' ships at Elsinore and
Copenhagen. Copy. [K. XVIII., 17.]
ii. The Council of State.
1652, October 18. — Order that the Commissioners appointed to
meet the Danish Ambassadors concerning their paper demanding
the release of the Danish ships in the Tliames stayed by order
of the Parliament shall declare that the catise of sncli stay is the
detention of the said Engli.sh ships at Copenhagen, and demand
what securities will be given for the safe return home of such
ships. Copij. [N. XVIIL, 19.]
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iii. The liiforiiiution of William Ckipps.
1652, October 15. Kinj^.stou-upon-IIull. — Thut he had been n
pnilor on board tlie James which witli several other Knf^lisli
sliips has been for ten weeks at Copenlia^en waitinj^ for eoiivoy ;
tliiit al)ont five weeks since Captain IJall with 17 ships came to
Lii])laii(l Knd as a convoy, and sent notice of llieir anival to the
sliips at Copenha<;<'n, wliit.h tlien {prepared to s<iil but were stayed
bv the Danish Admiral for what cause he knows not ; that the
masters then gave leave to their men to depart and make their
passage to England as best they could ; that the informant got
on board the Autelope one of the convoy ships, which was
wrecked on the coast of Jutland, only the men being saved.
Coptj. [N. XVIII., 20.]
The Danish Ambassadors to the Parliament.
1G52, October 20. — After they at the Conference yesterday had
declared in reply to the Commissioners' questions about the stay of the
English ships that they were ignorant of the fact and circumstances but
were convinced that when the cause of the said stay is known it will be
found to give no ground for a breach of the amicable relations between
England and Denmark, the Commissioners in the name of the Parlia-
ment demanded what security would be given for the safe return of the
ships. To which the ambassadors reply it is not in their power to settle
the cpiestion, and that they do not perceive their persons could be bound
to give security. They jjtomise however what lies ia their power namely
to use every effort that nothing be omitted that might conduce to the
preservation of the friendship between their King and the Parliament.
They therefore earnestly ask the Council that there mny be no further
delay in granting the permission to depart they have already requested.
In Latin. Signed. (Hee Cofn)no?is' Journals, vii. 192.) [N. XVIII.,
21.]
The Committee fou Markets.
1652, October 21. — Order reporting concerning a market at Smy thick
in Cornwall. (Printed in Commons^ Journals, vii. 248.) Signed.
[N. XVI., 125.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1652, October 23. Stockholm. — Letter of Credence to Benjamin
Bonell, her minister. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 262.) In Latin.
Seal embossed. Signature torn off. [N. X., 13.] N. XVIIL, 39 is
a copy.
The Danish Ambassadors to William Lenthall.
1652, October 25. — Again pressing for an audience to take their
leave. ( See Commons' Journals, vii. 195.) In French, with English
translation, the first signed and sealed. [N. XVIII., 22.]
Captain Ralph Grundy to the Parliament.
[1652.] — Answer to the Petition and reasons of the Earl of Carbery.
Signed. Annexed:
Copy of the Report and Order of October 17, 1649, concerning
Captain Grundy, which is printed in Commons' Journals, vi.
309. [N. XXII., 163, 164.]
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Captain Ralph Grundy to the Committee for Petitions.
[16o2, Octol)er 28.] — Petition, statiu<^ that at the beginning of the
Parliament he was the only person in Carmarthenshire that acted for
them, published their declarations and remonstrances, and opposed the
raising of arms against them, for which he was plundered, his brother
murdered, and himself condemned to death as a traitor, but escaping
to Pembrokeshire he there served the Parliament in arms, wliile the
enemy enjoyed his estate, and also stating the steps he took after the
county was reduced tool)tain reparation, and that he had been engaged for
the last six years therein, and praying that the Committee would t^ike
his deplorable case into consiilerafion, which being formerly examined
may be reported accordingly, and your Petitioner relieved. Signed.
[N. XXII., 167.]
The Dani.sh Ambassadors' Speech to the Parliament on their
taking leave.
1G52, October 29. — Ex]>ressing the desire of their master to have
that Ancient Amity betwixt Denmark and England established by
treaty to the full as testified by his sending this embassy and by the
declarations they had already made ; regretting that his desire to go
through with the treaty of confederacy has been impeded by dilficulties
unluckily fallen out ; stating that lie had therefore determined to
recall them, with a constant resolution however on the first opportunity
which the inclination of the l^arliament and future times shall otier to
re-establish and fasten the said ancient amity with a closer knot of
confederacy; and expressing their tliaiiks to the Parliament and
Council for their civilities with all good wishes for the pros[)erity of
England. In Latin, with English translation, the first signed.
[N. XVIII., 23, 24.]
The Com.mittek appointed to conker wnn Tin: I)i;prTiKS fro.m
Scotland.
1652. October 29. — Report. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii.
202.) '[N. XX., 202.]
James, Duke of Courland, to the Parliament.
1652, October .31. Mittau. — Apparently Letter of Credence to his
Commissioners, Philii) Fisher and Thomas Corbett. (See Commons'
Jonrnals, \u, 21S.) \n German. Seal cmhussed. Signed. [X. X., .'K).]
CiiRLSTiNA, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1652, November 13. Stockholm. — In Lafin. (An English trans-
lation is printed in Tliurloe, State Papers, i. 219.) Sial e/nlwssed.
»SV<7«e J " Christina." Countersit/ned "Peter Lulig Coijelf." [N. X.,
12.]
Don Alonzo de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652, November 16-2(5. — Thanking them in his Master's name for
removing at his request the sequestration of Colonid William Cobb.
(See Commons^ Journals, vii. 215.) In Sjia/iish. Sir/ned. [N.
XVIII., 80.] •
Philip IV., King of Spain, to the Paki.i a.mknt.
1652, November 27. Madrid. — Thanking them for their tk'et having
attacked that of the French, when the last was endeavouring to relieve
Dunkirk, and hoping that there may be Ircquently occasions on Avhich
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liisand their unitoil sirms against the French might be successful. (See
Commons^ Jdiinials, vii. 233.) Signed. Countcrsiyncil *' Geronirao
de hi Torre." In Latin. Impressed Seal. [N. X., 3.]
The Gkand-Duke of Tuscant to the Paicma.vient.
1652 [November 27-] December 7. Pisa. — From my care that the
English vessels should not be molested by the Dutch vessels, which
are at present stronger and more numerous I received them within the
mole of Leghorn taking a reciprocal engagement from both parties
that neither would make any attempt on the other when within cannon-
shot of the fortress, and after they had been discovered from the
lighthouse, yet while this act of my goodwill has been accepted by-
Parliament with discreet courtesy, on the other hand a bad return was
made for it by Captain Appleton, by whose command the frigate taken
by the Dutch in the fight oiF Monte Christo has been surprised by night
and carried off from them by an armed force, while they were in
possession of it in good faith under my word, and in addition the said
Appleton has used violence to the sentry posted at the end of the
mole, with other accessory circumstances, which will be better
represented to Parliament by my Resident. I have therefore been
obliged to call on him to give account of his actions and to imprison
him in this fortress, of which I immediately apprised General Bodoel
(Badiley). I doubt not but the Parliament Avill approve of my resolu-
tion. 1 shall always continue to pay due regard to the Parliament,
and will serve them on every occasion and will treat all Englisli vessels
courteously. It remains that Parliament who can easily imagine the
arguments and clamour of the Dutch should give me the means of
freeing myself from these troubles and giving them satisfaction, which
I would much rather receive from the Parliament than by other methods.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 244.) In Italian. Signed. Seal
embossed. [N. X., 20.]
James, Duke of Courland, to the Parliament.
1652, November 28. Mittau. — Concerning his Commissioners Philip
Fisher and Thomas Corbetf, and complaining that notwithstanding
his neutrality two ships, the Pictas and Innoceniia, belonging to his
subjects, with cargoes of wine, salt, elej^hants' teeth and other things
had on their return voyage from France been taken and carried into
Plymouth. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 243.) In German. Seal
embossed. Signed. [N. X., 37.]
The Grand-Duke of Tuscany to the Parliament.
1652, [November 29-] December 9. Pisa. — At the request of Signer
Bodoel (Badiley) I have placed Captain Appleton in his hands, wishing
to show my respect to the Parliament, and hoping that my indulgence
towards him, as far as concerns the offence to myself, should deserve
that the Parliament should have regard to my engagement with the
Dutch, not considered as such, but as persons who under my word have
been defrauded. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 244.) In Italian.
Signed. Seal embossed. [N. X., 25.]
The Parliament.
1652, November 30. — Proceedings on the negotiations with Portugal:
(Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 223, beginning " Sir Henry Vane "
ending *' that concern the Merchants.") [N. XVIL, 166.] Annexed :
A report from the Council of State of the negotiations from
November 2nd to 22nd consisting of four columns, the first
containing the six articles formerly propounded to Dom Joao dg
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Guimaraes, the second the replies of the Portuguese Ambassador
to each, the third the observations of the Council thereon and their
objections, and the fourth the Ambassador's replies to the last
column. At the end is the reply of the Council to the last
expressing their dissatisfaction and demanding that he should
agree to the six articles as fully and clearly as Dom Joao de
Guimaraes had formerly done, and demanding immediate pay-
ment in ready money of 05,753/. 8.v. (id. the balance of the
180,000/. after allowing for the reprisals, with a copy of Dom
Joao's paper of 1651, April 17-27, and the Ambassador's reply
obliging himself to perform all that shall be shown to appertain
to the articles to which the said Dcjm Joao bound himself
expressly, and thereto I'equiring the deliverance of his original
writing, while as to the account of the sum which clearly appears
to belong to the Parliament, if it cannot forthwitli be tendereil,
he will declare the consignment thereof according to the will of
the Council; [N. XVII., 167.]
Louis XIV. to the Parliament.
1652, December 2. Paris. — Letter of Credence to his Ambassador,
who is to declare his goodwill to them and to complain that some of
their ships had taken French ships, and also of their issuing letters of
marque to some merchant men. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 228.)
Signed "Louis," and Countersigned " de Lomenie." In French.
Seal impressed. [N. X., 1.] A copy is X, XVII., 18, and
N. XVII., 19 is another copy beginning *' Parliament de la Republit|ue
d'Angleterre " and addressed " au Parlement, &c." instead of the address
to which the Parliament objected.
The Senate and Council op the free Imperial City of Koln to
the Parliament.
1652, December 4. — Asking for the restoration of eight tons of
Spanish wine the property of their Fellow Senator John Cnisten,
which had been shipt at Malaga for Hamburgh on board the St. George,
which had been arrested by the fleet of the Commonweath. (See
Commons'" Journals, vii. 252.) English translation. [N. XVIIL,
165.]
The Six Preliminary Articles delivered to the Count of
Peniguiao.
[1652, December 7.] — (These are the articles drawn up in obedience
to the vote of November .30th, which is printed in Commons' Journals,
vii. 223, embodying the substance of the former proceedings with some
alterations.) [N, XVII., 177.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652, December 8-18. — Asking for an immediate audience. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 227.) In Spanish, with English translation.
The original signed and scaled. [N. XVII., 81.]
The Count of Penigui.Io to the Parliament
1652, December 13. — The preliminary articles have now been satisfied
by me. And as the final decision on the fourth is referred to Parliament,
for this and other reasons I thiuk it necessary to address tliem in person.
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nrul t.liercfore iisk them to fix a day and hour for an Hudieiice. In Tjitin.
Signed. Seal. [N. XVILjlGH."]
The Council of State.
1G52, December 13. — Order reporting to the Parliament their nego-
tiations with the Portuguese Ambassador and stating that he had on that
day sent to the Council the six Articles signed by himself" with some
alterations and additions, of which the oidy material one was adding to
the fourth, " Concerning this Article I refer the determination of the
same unto the determination of the Parliament, and have promised to
stand to their judgment therein. But as to the time of payment I refer
)uyself to that Avhich 1 have writ in my paper." (See Commons' Joiir-
nah,vn.229.) [N. XVIL, 170.] Annexed:
i. The Ambassador to the Council.
1052, December 8. — Approving of the six Articles except the
fourth concerning which he offers to the Council the annexed
paper. [N. XVII., 169.]
ii. The Last-mentionkd Paper.
Since the Commissioners have delivered a single paper containing a
mixed sum amounting both from the ships seized and those
taken, I do not think it the mind of the Council that I should
altogether consent to what is contained therein, but only that I
should certainly know of the goods which were confiscate. — (Argu-
ments then follow to show that the true values of the Brazil and Per-
nambuco ships and cargoes were much greater than as shown in
the paper, the cargoes having considerably depreciated during their
detention.) — 1 therefore propose that the Commonwealth and the
King should each appoint a person to inquire into the condition
of the ships and wares, whose arbitration shall be final. And
lest it should be believed that I would burden the Commoawealth
for those losses, in the name of the King 1 desist from that which
— the Commonwealth being satisfied — by A'irtue of judgment given
may be owing, and I will pay whatsoever shall be certainly found
owing thereof, and in obedience to the Commonwealth 1 offer
25,000/. though nothing be owing, which the peace being made
shall presently be restored. [N. XVII., 169.]
iii. The Ambassador to the Cou^xIL.
1652, December 13 — As to the sum demanded in the Fourth
Article, I refer tlie decision thei'eof to the arbitration of the
Council, and if they cannot change the resolution of Parliament
I remit it to their judgment desiring that by them regard will be
had to equity and justice. As to the manner of payment, I pro-
pound three ways (which are then specified). [X. XVII., 170.]
iv. The Same to the Same.
Same date. — "I have satisfied the preliminary Articles in general,
which were ofi^iered me by the Lords Commissioners. But havintr
received from them that the Council wishes peace might be
speedily confirmed, and that being signified in the last papers
delivered to me, that answer being given to the papers the treaty
shall begin, there remains nothing but that the day and hour
be appointed me for the performance thereof." [N. XVII.,
170.]
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The Consuls, Proconsuls, and Burgomasticrs ok Llbeck
to the Parll\ment.
1662, December 14. — Asking for the restitution of six tuns of
Spanish a\ ine the property of their citizen John Lembke, shipt by his
kinsman at St. Lucar for delivery at Hamburgh on boanl the .SV. Michael,
which was intercepted by the English fleet and brought into London.
(See Commons' Journals, v\\.2b'l) A^/y/w/t translation. [N. XVI II.,
153.]
Dux Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652, December 14-24. — Demanding the release of the .SV. Salvador
and St. George of Hamburgh and the Sampson of Liibeck with their
cargoes. (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 229.) In Spanis/i. Sinned.
[N. XVII., 82.]
The Count of Penic.ulxo to the Parliament.
1652, December 16. Speech. — Peace being so preeminent an advan-
tage, and the mutual alliance of our nations so much to the interests of
all Europe, I considered it more important than all considerations which
might have made me doubtful about thi; preliminary Articles or caused
me to delay giving my decision on them. 1 have therefoie given .satis-
faction to the Articles propounded to me.
I have however hesitated at the fourth ; because in the account
received from tlie Council no mention is made of the Customs' duties
paid in this port on the goods; 2. No allowance is made for the sliip.«,
though it be not less just to restore the ships than the goods which
were in them ; 3. No inquiry is mtule into what was unjustly seized.
Though these points are so clear and so impoitant, rather than dA.w
the peace I preferred to leave them to the judgment of so j)rudent ii
senate, and the generosity of such a magr.anin-.ous Commonwealth.
As to the time of payment may I hope that the Commonwealth will
be contented with my proposals.
With regard to the comi)laints of certain of his Majesty's subjects I
negotiated with the Council that their goods should be released, who
replied that orders had been given to the Admiralty to look into the
matter and .stop the sale, but I found that that Court could not obey on
account of an old order of Parliament made before the restitution in
Portugal of all goods of the English to their lawful owners. I am
therefore obliged to apply to Parliament, being ready to prove, according
to the laws as administered in that Court that tlie goods demanded
belong to the King, my Master's, subjects, tiiat tliey may be restored to
them. (See Conunons' Journals, vii. 230.) \\\ Pirti/tpicsc m\A Latin,
the first signed. [N. XVTI., 171.]
Tlie Archduke Leopold William to the 1*aki.ia.mi:nt.
1652, [December l.S-]December 28. Brussels. — Asking that the
three sliips, the *SV. Salvador, tlie .SV. George, and the Samson miirhl
be restored without litigation, especially as in consequence of their
detention the bills of exchange drawn by Spanish on Belgian mcrchrnts
were not paid, which caused inconveuiences to the King's army. (See
Commons' Journals, \\\. 2i^.) \n Latin. Signed. [ N. XVIII., 1 73.]
The Proconsuls and Senate of Hamuiroii to t Ik-
Pa rlt am ent.
1652, December 20. — Letter of Credence to their Resident Joachim
Petersen. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 252.) In Latin, with an
English translation. Seal embossed. [N. X., 83. ; XVIII., loC]
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M. DE Bordeaux, French Ambassador.
[1G;32, December 21.] — Speech at his aiidienci;. — The King has sent
me to sahite the Parliament on his part and to assure them of his
frien<lship, being confident that he avIII find li(3re a mutual correspon-
dence to his good intentions. The union which ought to exist between
neighbouring states does not depend on the form of their government.
This kingdom can from a monarchy become a republic, but the
geographical situation is not changed; the nations always remain
neighbours and always interested in each other ; commerce and the
treaties between them bind peoples more than princes, having for their
chief object their common advantage. Wherefore it appears that those
nt the head of two such 'powerful states ought to use the greatest care
to obviate the inconveniences which might alter in any way the ancient
alliances.
This consideration, which concerns your honour, your advantage and
your repose as well as ours, has obliged the King to acquaint you by
my mouth of the means of preserving so necessary a union by conveying
to you his just complaints of the capture of his vessels, which he was
sending to the assistance of Dunkirk, on the pretext of reprisals.
His Majesty has so scrupulously observed the treaties made by his
predecessors with this Crown, and has forbidden his subjects under
penalty of such rigorous punishments to carry on depredations on those
of this state and his Council have done justice so uprightly to those
who have demanded it, that he does not believe he can have given
cause to grant with reason letters of reprisals against France. If some
merchants, in consequence of decisions which were not in accordance
with their desires, have sought and obtained from this Parliament per-
mission to use them, this gives them no lawful title to capture and keep
the vessels of the King of France. This right has been introduced and
reserved by the treaties of peace in order to redress the loss of those
to whom justice has been denied, by permitting them to revenge them-
selves on the property of private persons, but hitherto it is a thing
unheard of, that any nation has extended it to the property of an allied
Prince, or employed the forces of the state to put it in execution — other-
wise there would be no difference between a declaration of war, and
Letters of Blarque.
This maxim being generally received, and neither the King of France
nor his subjects having undertaken anything against what belongs to
this Commonwealth, and further the principal result of the loss of his
vessels being turned to the advantage of Spain, his Majesty is willing
to attribute the cause only to the secret influences of that common
enemy. You ought to regard him as a common enemy, since, con-
sidering the interests of the Parliament, he divides you from your
ancient allies and tries to engage you in war with all your neighbours,
in order not only during that war to repair his affairs, but also to reduce
you to the necessity of depending on his assistance. The designs which
at various times that nation has engaged in against England, their
political maxims and counsels of conscience so contrary to youi- wel-
fare and religion, ought to make you suspect the great zeal with which
they have affected to seek your alliance.
If the King of France now demands redress of the wrong that has
been done him by other means than those that have been employed by
those in his position, it is not from fear of increasing the number of his
enemies, but solely from the desire of preserving those whom he has
believed to be his friends. It requires only to look at the history of
past centuries to be convinced that France has nothing to fear except
her own strength. Your divisions, in which she has not intervened,
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though she was in a position to foment them, and many reasons impelled
her to do so, have made you acquainted with the fraukne?3 and sincerity
with which his Majesty has been accustomed to treat his allies.
He has already given you marks of his entire acquiescence in the
change which it has pleased God to introduce in those kingdoms, when
in the most flourishing condition of his affairs after that famous battle
of Rethel, he sent you proofs of his friendship. I can confirm to you
these same sentiments now, when he has extinguished the fire which
threatened his kingdom with complete ruin, when he has driven into
the territories of his enemies those who kindled it, and when the only
city which supported it by its revolt, breathes nothing V)ut his mercy.
His Majesty does not doubt that the Parliament will not be able to
reflect on the power of the King of France, on the manner in which he
behaves towards the Commonwealth, on the treaties l)etween the two
nations, and the advantage of maintaining them, finally on tiieir own
interest, without repairing — by restoring the vessels in the same con-
dition in which they were taken — the just grounds for complaint which
he has against such a proceeding. This is what I am come to demand
of the Parliament on the part of the King, my master, and to assure
them that his Majesty who regards justice as the principal support of
his sceptre, and the soUd foundation of lawful empires, will not fail to
do right to those of this state Avho have just claims against his subjects,
and will embrace every means of maintaining a perfect correspondence
between the two states. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 233.) In French.
Original and Cojji/ the first signed. [N. XVII., 20.]
The Burgomasters and Council of the City of Zurich to
Sir Oliver Fleming.
16.52, December 24. — The Evangelical Cantons and their allies,
having with much grief understood the great dissension between the
Parliament and the States-Greneral, whereby not only the sjiid states
are like to grow entangled in the great hazards and mischiefs of war,
but the whole Evangelical cause abroad must incur the greatest danger
it ever sustained since the Reformation, unanimously held themselves
engaged by the common bond of religion and the afVection they bear to
both the said states to comnmnicate to them iheir sad apprehensions in
this regard. That this our joint address may be presented to the Par-
liament with all due observance, with the outward circumstances
whereof we cannot be so well acquainted at so great a distance, we
entreat you to deliver the letter enclosed in the l)est manner requisite,
and most befitting so great a .state. (See Commons' Journctls, vii. 252.)
English translation. [N. XVIIL, 163.]
The Consuls, Scultets, Landamanns, and Senators of the Evan-
gelical Cantons of Switzerland, &c., as in heading to their
letter of April 14th, to the Parliament.
1652, December 24. — We hope our letter written early in spring
(that of April 14th, unopened till 1683) was taken in gootl part.
While we were still hoping that peace would be preserved, we received
the sad news of a seafight between the fleets of the two Republics, and
that war had begun. Without expressing any opinion on the merits
we, with all the reformed churches, exhort you to put an end to this
fratricidal war, so prejudicial to religion. (See Coinmons' Journals, vii.
252). In Latin. Seal of Zurich embossed. [N. X., 91.]
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Lonls (le Bourbon, Prince dk Condk, to the Parliament.
1652, December 26. — Further Letter of Credence to the Sieur de
Barriere. (Hqq Comtnons' Journals, \'n. 251.) In French. Holograph.
Seals. [N. X., 30.]
The Committee on the Act for planting Ireland.
16o2, December 28. — Report. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii.
242.) [N. XXL, 117.]
The Council of State.
1652, December 30. — Report recommending Viscount Lisle as Am-
bassador to Sweden. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 240.) [N.
XXL, 118.]
The Parliament to the Doge of Venice.
1652, December 31. — Acknowledging the receipt of his letter of June
1st through Pauluzzi, and reciprocating its friendly sentiments. (See
Commons' Journals, \\\.2^2>.) Draft. [N. XVIIL, 156.]
Don Alonzo de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652-3, December 31 — January 10. — Enclosing a letter from the
Archduke Leopold William, Governor of Flanders (that of the 18-28th),
which his bad health prevents him from delivering in person. (See
Commons' Joiirnals, vii. 243.) In Spanish, with English translation.
The first signed and sealed. [N. XVIL, 83.]
M. DE Bordeaux to the Parliament.
[1652-3, January 4.] — " I see by your answer to the letter of the
King, my master, that, persuaded of the advantage there is in maintaining
a perfect correspondence and friendship between France and England,
you are ready to employ the power which God has been pleased to place
in your hands for the preservation of an ancient alliance. That disposi-
tion ^vhich his Majesty has always expected from your wise conduct and
zeal for the welfare of your state obliges him to complain to you and to
demand justice in order that, obtaining the satisfaction which cannot be
denied him, he may aleo employ all his authority for the execution of
designs so useful to two nations. The evident justice of his demand
ought not to meet with any long delay, and to remit it to a long discus-
sion would be in some manner to cause prejudice to the sincerity of your
good intentions. Nevertheless, assuring myself that the reasons . . .of
his Majesty -will make the more impression on your minds the more they
are deliberately considered, and that nothing will be capable of hindering
the restitution of his vessels, I will willingly meet in a more particular
conference those whom the Parliament shall find good, in order to make
manifest his just pretentions. . ." {^ce Commons' Journals, -^W. 2'^Z.)
Signed. Seals. In French. [N. XVIL, 21.]
Articles of Surrender of the Fort of Arkin, in the Island of
Arran, in Ireland.
1652[-3l, January 15. — (Printed ia Gilbert, iii. 363.) (See Commons'
Journals, \['\. 25'3.) (Annexed by mistake to the letter of Apnl 15th
1652, announcing the surrender of the Castle of Braiock in the Island
of Arran in Scotland.) [N. VIII., 56.]
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The Commonwealth of Genoa to the Parliament.
165[2-]3, January 16. — " The Mediterranean being in a manner
quite blockt up by the frequent incursions and insufleruble pillaging of
pirates and . . their strength daily increasing to the obstruction of
almost all commerce and correspondence . . . for the preventing of
which damages and the securing of our trade we have some time since
ordered certain ships to be prepared. . . . And in regard . . two
ships which we ordered to be built at Amsterdam will be ready to set
sail this next spring," we enireat you to give free passage to them with
their goods arms and crews that are to bring them liither, we being to
man them with our own men after their arrival here. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 261.) [N. XVIII., 180.]
The Information of Solomon Hougham and Timothy Goffe.
1652-3, January 18. Cojjenhagen. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, xiii. 1.) Copy. [N. XVL, 131.]
Samuel Disbrowe, Richard Saltonstall, and others, to
William Lentiiall.
1652-3, January 18. Leith. — Stating that according to an order of
Parliament they had surveyed and set out to Lieutennant-Colonel
Cobbett, the Manor house and lands of Monquhanie late part of the
inheritance of Major-General Luinsdcn. Signed. [N. VIII., 59.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
165[2-]3, January 20. Stockholm. — In Latin, with English
translation. (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 216.) Seal
embossed. Signed " Christina." Countersigned " A. Gyldenclau."
[N. X., 17.]
Richard IIiggins to Henrt Scoeell.
[1652-3], January 21. Plymouth. — Upon my new arrival from the
Barbadoes. Describing the calling in of all the Rooks of Cninmon
Prayer there, the refusal of Mr. Charles Robson, formoily a Prebend
in Salisbury, to obey, and the disturbance that followed. (Printed in
Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 1 1, p. 24.) Seal. [N. VIII., 61.]
Speech of Joachim Petersen, Public Minister of Hamburgh, to
the Committee appointed to receive him.
1652[-3], January 28. — After congratulations and compliments
expressing the desire of Hamburgh for the restoration of peace that
" the fruit and freedom of commerce, so sadly shaken now by these
storms to the imminent utter ruin of their people, may be revived yet . .
to its ancient flourishing condition's," and desiring that time and pliice
be appointed for him to propound the business with which he is charged.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 252.) In TAtfin, with Knc/lish translation,
the first signed. [N. XVIII., 15 1.]
' The Count of Penagiuao to the Parliament.
165[2-]3, January 31. — Concerning the goods of Portuguese subjects
in the Court of Admiralty mentioned in his speech of December 1 6th
previous. In Portuguese. Signed. [N. XVII., 172.]
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The Parliament to the Akciidukk Leopold William,
lG52[-3], F(!briiary 2. — Stating thiit the three ships, the St. Salvador,
the 5"/. George and the Sauison, had been taken as piizes and were
now under adjudication in the Court of Admiralty to whieh the question
rigiitly belonged and with which they should not interfere. (See
CotiiinoHs' Journals, vii. 251.) Draft. In Latin. [N. XVIII., 174.]
Information of Anonymous.
lGo2-3, February 6. Copenhagen. — Concerning a plot (o kill
Bradshaw, the Parliament's Resident. Copy. (Printed in Peck,
Desiderata Curiosa, xiii. 2.) [N. XVI., 130. J
Further information of Anonymous.
1652-8, February 9. Copenhagen. — Concerning Christopher Nelson.
(Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, xiii. 4.) Copy. [N. XVI., 129.]
Information of a Servant of the Same.
Same date and place. — (Printed in Peck, Desiderata Curiosa, xiii. 5.)
Copy. [N. XVI., 130.]
Information.
Same date and place. — That George Wayte said Avhen the Scotch
King marched into Scotland he wrote thanking him for his many faith-
ful services, and that he would have joined him in commission with Sir
John Cockram into Poland, had not he begged his excuse considering it
would be destructive to his trade, and that further the King had given
him a large pass to all foreign Princes in testimony of his faithfull
services. That he said tliat he had lately received letters from Major-
General Massey from Holland, stating that he had received a new
commission from the King, and that he was now busy in transacting his
affaiis.
That a Mr. Spark had sent him from Hamburgh Massey's letters, and
he himself had corresponded both fomierly and lately with Massey, and
also for the King's affairs with Lord Hopton and Sir Edward Nicholas.
He said he must now" go and write letters to France, England and
Holland, and spoke as if they were intended to the said King and his
interest. He further said — seeing a letter of Sir John Henderson's that
had some views in it to the advantage of Charles Steward — that it was
not good to communicate it to any of the English skippers for they
would inform the said Resident of it, and understanding that one Prince
had notice of it, he sent charging him not to communicate it to the
Resident. He further said that the King of Denmark's non-admittance
of the English Resident to his presence was, because the King was a
passionate man, who in his fury had killed one man. And this said Resi-
dent Bradshaw being of the same name with that Bradshaw that judged
the King of England his kinsman, it was feared that the King in his rage
should fall foul upon the said Resident and do the like to him as he had
done to the man he had killed. He being moved to intercept the said
Resident's letters, said it was not worth the while, for the said Resident
had nothing in his packet but what he himself had in his, and that the
Commonwealth had sent him to undertake a business which nobody else
would, his hands being so tied, that they might as well have sent a
herald. The said George being told that there was a piece shot at me
through a window in my lodgings as I sat at supper and my landlord
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and landlady said it was English and Dutch, he replied that it would be
none but the Resident's servants, and if the Resident were good at that
we should be good enough for him. Subscribed by both parties in the
presence of Samuel Misselden and Anthony Compton. Copy. FN.
XVI., 128.] ^ ^ fy V
Samuel Misselden.
[1652-3, February.] — Substance of the message delivered in the
name of the Resident to the Rixhoffmeister. (Printed in Peck, Desiderata
Curiosa, xiii. 6.) [N. XVI., i;:52.]
Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Parliament.
1652-3, February 9-19.— Enclosing the letter of November 27th
from the King of Spain, which his ill-health prevents him from deliver-
ing in person and assuring them of his Majesty's great desire to siiow
by real efiects of gratitude his acknowledgement of the benefit which
flowed from that action, both to his said Majesty, and to his dominions
in Flanders. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 257.) In Spanish, with
English translation. The original signed. [N. XVII., 84.]
Paper of Certain Ministers.
[1652-3, February.] — "By the 13th Article we intend that no persons
be suffered to preach or print anything in opposition to those principles
of Christian Religion which the Scripture plainly and clearly affirms
that without the belief of them salvation is not to be obtaine<l, in the
further explication of which proposal we humbly offer these following
principles . . which we conceive to be generally received and therefore
have not brought all the Scriptures — or any of them — singly to prove the
truth of the principles themselves ; but to show that without the belief
of them salvation is not be obtained." (Then follow 16 "principles"
with several texts cited under each. At the end of the 11th are the
signatures of John Goodwin, Philip Nye, John Owen. Sidrach
Simpson, John Davies, William Greenehill, William Bridge, William
Carter, George Griffiths, William Strong and John Stone. At the
end of all Nye and Simpson sign for themselves and others.) (See
Commons' Jotirnals, vii. 258.) [N. XXII., 48.]
The Consuls, Scultets, Landamanns and Senators of the
Evangelical Cantons ok Switzerland, &c. as in heading to
their letter of April 14, 1652, to the Parliament.
165 [2-] 3, February 16. — We have commissioned the bearer Stockar
to ascertain how the offer of our mediation will be accepted by you and
the United Provinces, and we again urge you with a vitnv to the
interests of the Reformed Churches to make peace with them if possible.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 279.) In Latin. Seal of Zurich
embossed. [N. X., 92.]
The Representation of the Officers of the Ar^my in Ireland against
Mr. Weaver.
1652 [-3], -February 18. — That even before the Lord Deputy Ireton's
death, he had in a letter manifested a great dissatisfaction at a c»'nsuro
given concerning the dealing of an officer with a party of rebels by a
council of officers, which letter being inteicepted by the Irish in Seilly,
where that officer was then a prisoner, was made use of to couutenauce
their intentions to take away his life
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'J'liiit uf'tor lliti lionl Deputy's deatli lie Iiiul laltourctl to pcrsiuulo the
other (VnninissionerH to keep tlie coininaiul of the Army to themselves, and
not to intrust uiiy siri^^le person therewith.
The (hint^croiis use he; made of an information — we fear set on foot by
himself — that there was an Anabaptisticall Plot in the Army to brintj in
an Anabaptist (ienenil, whereon he iulvised the other Commissioners
that the j)ersons said to I)e in the said j>]ot, who were the r^reatest part
of the eminent godly persons in the Airny, might he speedily s(!nt for to
prevent that design as he pretended, Aviiicli, if agreed to, would have
broken your Army in pieces, and he and his instruments so spread
these aspersions that England and Ireland was filled with them.
His strange and unchristian carriage, at the Commissioners next
coming to Kilkenny, to many honest men, refusing to pay them their
salaries or to own them in their employment, besides his turl)ulent
carriage to officers at the same time t^iking upon him to judge military
actions and question a council of war for discharging their duty, and
when Lieutenant-General Ludlow resolved to grant a Commission for
Martial Law to the Deputy-Governor of VVaterford, he told him that if
he intended it from any power he had received from the Commissioners
he must declare against it.
We therefore request first that Mr. Weaver be required to fix on
particular persons and make good the charge he hath indefinitely laid
upon the officers of the army.
Second, that he may not be continued as a Commissioner for Ireland.
Thirdly, that some eminent person be appointed in his stead. (See
Commons'' Journals, \\\. 260, 261.) Signed " Hardres Waller," and by
about thirty other officers sent over as a deputation. [N. XXI., 119.]
List of Officers sent over as above with their Instructions.
[1652-3, February.]— To/^y. [N. XXI., 120.]
Ben.tamin Bonnell, Public Minister of the Queen of Sweden,
to the Committee appointed to hear him.
[1652-3, February 24.] — After assurances of the friendly feelings
of his ^Mistress and congratulations on the peace of the Commonwealth,
desiring that Commissioners be appointed to confer with him concerning
the business on which he is sent. (See Commons' Journals, Tii. 262.)
In French with English translation. [N. XVIIL, 46.]
Information
1652-3, February 27. [Hambiirgh]. — Against Mr. Thomas Belling-
ham and Mr. Thomas Lee. That the former had said thai when a
Roundliead had refused to drink the King's — to wit Charles Steward's —
health in his presence he himself had pulled down the State of England's
arms which were in the same room, and again drank the King's health.
jMr. Thomas Lee said that llesident Bradsliaw understood that I was a
Cavalier, and therefore sent to me to come and speak with him and the
said Bellingham whidi 1 did. Then tiiey told me that the Resident
"was so base a fellow that if I had not a great care of myself he would
put me in chains and send me to England, to prevent which he hired a
soldier fot 15 stivers to go with me out of the town, tlrat I might be
cut of his jurisdiction. He wished me to remember hiiu to Charles
Gerrard, sometime Lord Brandon, and believing that I was one
of Charles Steward's agents, to assist me in my travels he offered
me 20 dollars and what else I wanted, and at the same time he drank
the King's health. Before this he said he wrote to Mr. George Waite
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at Copenhagen, signifying that the Dutch fleet was 90 sail, and the
English but 60, and that he had received a letter from Mr. Spark to
say that Major-General Massey was very busy in transacting Charles
Steward's affairs.
February 28. — I have just this instant received from Lee and
Bellingham 20 rix dollars to bear my charges to the King as they call
him, which money they have mutually charged me not to let a man
living know of besides Charles Steward, and further my right hand
must not tell my left hand of it, because — as they say — they shall be
accused of maintaining Malignants in their agencies. Lee further said
tliat they had certain ships belonging to their company now in the service
of the Commonwealth, and that when they were in tight with Sir
George Ayscue their Masters saved themselves and received not a shot,
but the rest of Sir George's fleet was much torn, and alter that fight
the said Masters sent their Merchants word in Hamburgh that they
walked up and down with their broadswords about their necks and
drank sack, Ijut yet they would keep their ships safe, f'era Copia.
R[ichard] B[radshaw]. [N. XVI., 127.]
The French Ambassadob.
[1652-3, March L] — Desiring license to transport 30 horses. (Printed
in Commons^ Journals, vii. 263.) [N". XVIL, 22.]
The Estates of Holland and West Friesland to the Parliament.
l65[2-]3, March [8-] 18. — Whereas the two nations, instead of
thanking God for the benefits they enjoy, have given matter to the
enemies of God and themselves to rejoice, and to hope that they will
finally effect for them what they never could have done for themselves,
and — what increases the evil — by the changes and daily varying successes
of arms he who has the upperhand, considering the matter as a true
Christian ought to hold his victory as mournful an event, as the other who
seems to sutler the defeat, the said Estates prompted by pious zeal and
the grace of God, and in no wise constrained by any other consideration
ha^ie not scrupled to represent the above to the Parliament in order
that, if they take the same view, what ought to be done for maintaining
the honour and glory of God and for the welfare of both States may
be taken into consideration, or if the Parliament be otherwise minded
the said Estates having discharged their duty can with much more
peaceful consciences await the issue. (See Commons^ Journals^ vii. 270.)
In Dutch and French. [N. XVIIL, 135.]
The Council op State.
16o2[-3], INIarch 10. — Order reporting concerning horses impressed
in Northamptonshire. (Printed in Commons^ Journals, vii. 275.)
[N. XVJ., 12G.]
The Parliament.
1652[-3], March 22. — Instructions to Philip, Viscount Lisle, Ambas-
sador Extraordinary to Sweden. (This is the draft, submitted to
Parliament as printed in Thurlof, State Papers, i. 227, and amended
as appears by Commons^ Journals, vii. 2G9.) [N. XVIIL 47.]
The Parliament to the Queen ov Sweden.
IG53, March 30. — Letter of Credence for Philip, ^'iscount Lisle, as
Ambassador Extraordinary. (See Conunons' Journals, vii. 273.) In
Latin, with Emjlish translation. Copy. [N. XVIIL, 48.]
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Don Alonso de Cardenas to the Council of State.
Ifio.'}, Mnrch 30-April 9. — Requesting on hehalf of the King of
Spain leave to transport forty English horses into Flanders. In
Spanish, with English translation. The original signed.
And
Order of the Council thereon.
Same date.— [N. XVIII., 85, 86.]
Israel Laqerpeldt, Public Minister of the Queen of Sweden, to
the Committee appointed to hear him.
1653, April 8. — Expressing the desire of his Mistress for peace
between England and the United Provinces, and declaring her willing-
ness to otfer her mediation between them. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 277.) In Latin, with English translation, the first signed. [N.
XVIIL, 49.]
The Commissioners for the Navy.
1653, April 14. — Order reporting concerning widows and children of
officers. (Printed in Co)n)nons\Journals, vii, 279.) [N. XVII., 133.J
John Jaimes Stockar, formerly Bailiff of Locarno, to [the
Parliament],
[1653, April 15.] — After stating the cogent reasons in favour of
peace, offering the mediation of the Swiss Republic, should it be of any
service towards a pacification. (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 279.) [In
Latin. [N. X., 93.]
Paper
1653, May 7. London. — Describing how a gentleman last Tuesday
fixed up the Lord General Cromwell's picture with certain verses
beneath to one of the pillars of the Exchange. (Printed in Grey iv.,
Appendix No. 51, p. 98.) [N. XVI., 134.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1653, May 18. Stockholm. — Commending the Lord Hieronimus in
Eadzieicwice Eadzieiowsky, Senator and Vice-Chaucellor of the King-
dom of Poland, who intends to visit England. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 299.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed " Christina." Counter-
signed " Cant Sersten." [N. X., 15.]
The Consuls and Senators of Bremen to the Parliament.
1653, June 30. — Letter of Credence to Henry Oldenburg. (See
Comrnons' Journals, vii. 292.) In Latin. Copg. [X. X., 88.]
Frederic, Heir of Norway, Duke of Sleswick, Holsteiu, Stormar, and
Ditmarsh, Count in Oldenburgh and Delmenhorst, to the Parlia-
ment.
1653, July 14. Gottorp. — Letter of Credence to Colonel Paul Wirtz.
(See Cominons' Journals, vii. 305.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed.
[N. X., 19.] A copy is N. XVIIL, 171.
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The Same to the Same,
1653, July 14. Gottorp. — Desiring that strict orders may be given
to the English Admirals to observe the neutrality of his dominions, and
declaring his friendly sentiments towards England. (See Commons^
Journals^ vii. 305.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed. [N. X., 22.]
A copy is N. XVIII., 170.
The Grand-Duke of Tuscan^^ to the Pabliament.
1653, August 2. Florence. — Availing himself of the change of
government in England to reassure them of his friendly sentiments
towards that nation. (^See Commons' Journals, vii. 315.) In Italian.
Signed. Seal embossed. [N. X., 27-]
Instructions to Mr. EicnARD Lawrence, Agent at
Constantinople.
1653, August 16. — (Abstract printed in State Papers, Domestic^
p. 123.) (See Commons' Journals, vii. 301.) [N. XVIII., 142.]
Christina, Queen of Sweden, to the Parliament.
1653, September 11. Stockholm. — Interceding on behalf of the Earl
of Leven now a prisoner, whose estates she hears are forfeited, on account
of his good services to her father and grandfather from 1605 to 1638 in
their Muscovite, Livonian, Prussian, and German wars. (See Commons'
Jour7ials,\\\.ZAO.) In Latin. Seal embossed. Signed "Christina."
Cotmter signed " A. Gyldenclau." [N. X., 16.]
The Parliament to the Consuls, &c. of the Evangelical Cantons,
&c. (as in the heading to the letter of A^jril 14, 1652).
1653, October 10. — Having acknowledged and thanked them for
their letter of December 24th last and complimented them on the early
acquisition of their freedom and their excellent government : — whereas
with religious affection you exhort us to peace that exhortation ought to
us to be of very great moment both on account of the desirability of peace
in itself and the authority of yourselves, who in the midst of the greatest
warshave both yourselves maintained so longpeace both athomeand abroad
and have been to all others both exhorters to peace and the best examples.
Lastly in that you urge that which we ourselves not so much for our
own interests as for the general good of the Protestant Religion have
by our ambassadors and other public ministers industriously sought,
namely amity and straitest league with the L^nited Provinces, but they
— especially the Orange faction, adverse to us, always devoted to the
royal party, and itself also affecting tyranny at home — how they used
our Ambassadors coming to them not about peace but about friendship
and strictest union, what causes of war they afterwards gave, how in
the midst of a treaty for such a near alliance they assaulted us with a
prepared navy at our own doors, when we little expected such salutations
from them you will fully understand by our public declaration herewith
transmitted. As for us, our serious endeavour is neither to attribute
anything to our own strength but all to God alone, nor to be lifted up
with any successes, but to retain minds ready to embrace all good
opportunities of making a just and honourable peace. You in the
meanwhile, vvho.se zeal it is to reconcile brethren at variance, are among
men worthy of praise, and shall doubtless receive a blessing from God
as peacemakers. (See Conunons' Journals, vii. 329.) Drafts in Latin
and English. [N. XVIII., 162, 104.]
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Tlie Parliament to the Queen of Swkdkn.
U;.33, October 21. — Letter of Credence for Bulstrode Whitelocke, as
Aiiibassiulor Extraordinary. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 336.) In
Latin. Copy. [N. XVIII., 50.]
The Proconsuls and Senators ok Lureck to the Parliament.
1G53, October 24. — Complaining that five of their ships have been
taken by two English men of war in the Narrow Seas and carried into
London and Dover, and, though they do not doubt that the I'arliainent
vvrith its usual love of justice and equity will release them of its own
accord, asking on account of the approach of winter and the fact that
a delay of a day or hour may oblige them to winter abroad being
detained by the freezing of the ports, inasmuch as the only ground for
their detention is that two Dutch men of war were in their company
who probably joined them without their consent, that they may be
released and that strict orders may be given to the English captains not
to interfere with them on their voyage home, and not to molest any
other Liibeck ships. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 350.) In Latin.
Seal embossed. [N. X., 87.]
The Proconsuls and Senators of Hamburgh to the
Parliament.
1653, October 25. — Complaining that their ships on their voyages to
and from neutral ports were frequently seized by English ships, and
sometimes the men on board tortured to obtain a false confession that
they were bound for a belligerent port in order to give an excuse for
making prize thereof, and further that goods belonging to their citizens
were frequently unloaded, and detained to wait the result of an action
in the Admiralty Coui't, by the great delays in which their citizens
were much damnified, and desiring redress. (See Commons'' Journals,
vii. 350.) In Latin. Seal embossed. [N. X., 86.]
Israel Lagekfeldt to the Committee appointed to hear him
on his taking leave.
1653, October 26. — It is now the eighth month since in conference
with the Commissioners of the Parliament, I in the name of my mistress
urged a peace between England and the United Provinces and offered
the good offices of her Majesty as a mediatrix. Since then the war
has become yet more violent und sanguinary. It is a grievous matter
that there should be so cruel and dangerous a war between two neigh-
bouring nations both of the same reUgion, and to terminate it is the
interest of not only the contending parties but all who profess the
orthodox faith. My most gracious Queen pitying so much bloodshed,
and influenced by the friendship which has existed between both nations
from time immemorial, again and again urges a reconciliation, and offers
whatever she can contribute to an object so necessary to Christendom,
lest the war should spread and not only inflict greater losses on the
belligerents, but also other States should be drawn into it. And since
her Majesty has ordered me to return immediately I am bound to
acquaint the Parliament therewith, that I may start as soon as possible
with such an answer as her Majesty expects from the Parliament, and
the ties of their mutual friendship require. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 340.) In Latin. Signed. [N. X.VIIL, 51.]
The Parliament to the Queen of Sweden.
1653, October 29. — The Parliament has received your letter of
January 20th, through your public minister Lord Lagerfeldt, and also a
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paper from him on April 8th, both showing how your Majesty has been
affected by the differences between us and the United Provinces, and
your desire for a reconciliation. This we recognise proceeds from your
Majesty's desire for peace and the welfare of the Reformed Churches,
who will give an opening to the machinations of their enemies, if they
break out into slaughtering one another. The consideration of this and
of other evils of war has influenced this Commonwealth to use its utmost
endeavours both to avert them, and to terminate them on fair terms.
The feeling of the Parliament remains the same, and they hope that
God in his own time will in like manner influence the heart of the
States-General, so that such a peace as shall be fur the public benefit be
established for the future. Meanwhile let your Majesty be convinced
that this war shall on our side be carried on with all due care for
preserving trade, especially that between this Commonwealth and your
dominions, according to our directions both written and verbal to the
said Lord Lagerfeldt, who we doubt not will on his return declare to
your Majesty the evident proofs of the desire of the Commonwealth
for preserving and increasing their friendship and good understanding
with your Majesty, for the mutual benefit of both States. (See Com-
mons' Journals, vii. 342.) In Latin. Draft. [X. XVIII., 52.]
The Council of State.
1653, November 8.— Order concerning Lord Lagerfeldt's re-creden-
tials. (Abstract in State Papers, Domestic, p. 236, number 8). [N.
XVL, 135.]
The Proconsuls and Consuls of Dantzic to the Parliament.
1653, November 10. — Complaining of the capture of the Hope,
belonging to some of their citizens, while sailing in ballast from Hollaed
to France, and asking for her i-elease. (See Commons' Journals,
viii. 361.) In Latin. Seal embossed. [N. X., 5d.'\
John Thurloe to Henry Scobell.
1653, November 10. — Concerning the accidental omission of certain
words in the letter to the Queen of Sweden. [N. VIII., 60.]
Safeguard to Frederick, Heir of Norway, Duke of
Sleswick, &c.
[1653, December 1.]— (Printed in Thurloe, State Papers, i. 385.)
(See Commons' Journals,xi\.3Gl. ) Jn Latin. Draff. [N., XVIII.,
172.]
John Camimiell to the Parliament.
[1640-1653.] — Petition, stating that 12 years since he lost his sight
in Antrim, where he was born, whereby he was reduced to much
extremity, so that he was forced to come over to England " to seek
some means of livelihood for himself in craving the charity of well
disposed people, but contrary to his expectation, he hath been often
troubled here with dreams and fearful visions in his sleep, and hath
been twice bewitched, insomuch as he can l]n<l no quietness or rest
here," and praying therefore for a pass to return to Ireland. [N.
XXII., 122..]
The Judges' Opinion.
[1653-4, January 16.] — On the demand of the Portuguese Am-
bassador that his brother, who was committed for murder, should be
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surrendered to him. (Printed in State Papers, Domestic, p. 360, with
sevcrnl variations or mistakes, of wliich the following corrections seem
worth making . . p. 361, line 24, " the modus is " for " the murder " ;
line 33, " He may be tried, observing the rules of tlie law " for " by
the law " ; line 31, '* Jus " for " Comes " ; line 36, " privileges as to his
person " for " privileges to " ; line 39, " subjiciatur " for " subjicitur " ;
line 41," it" for "I"; line 43, "is so triable " for « is triable";
line 48, " constable and marshall " for " constable marshall " ; last line,
" him " for " them " ; p. 362, line 4, '' local " for " legal.") [N. XVII.,
173.]
The Lord Protector and the Parliament.
1654, September 19. — Declaration for a day of fasting and humilia-
tion. (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 1064, No. 64. Abstract in
State Papers, Domestic, p. 368.) [N. XVI., 136.]
An Elogy written on the late unhappy accident which befell the
Lord Protector.
[1654, October.]—
" Foreign ill-tutored jades, had you but known
Whom you rebelled against, whom you have thrown,
You would have pined to nothing, loathed the day,
And left the crows a memorable prey.
O Life of three great realms ; whose brains did hatch
Successful plots, which no past age could match,
Whose army braves the land, whose fleeis the main,
And only beasts did think unfit to reign,
How near to fatal was your error, when
You thought outlandish horses English men.
Had the mild Britons dreamed your Highness meant,
To pass through all degrees of Government,
The all subscribing Parliament that sate.
Would have prevented this sad turn of State ;
They would themselves have drawn the coach and borne
The awful lash, which those proud beasts did scorn.
'Twould doubtless be to men free from affright,
A most magnificent and moving sight
To Bee the brother both of Spain and France
Sit in the Coachbox and the members prance,
To see Northumberland and Kent contest
Which of their Representatives drew best.
Make the slaves pay and bleed, let th'asses beare ;
The measure of the power is their base fear."
[N. XVI., 170.]
Oliver Crom:\vell to William Lenthall.
1654 [-5], January 22. — Message that he desires to speak with the
Parliament in the Painted Chamber. [N. VIII., 62.]
The Lord Protector and Council.
[1655, September 21.] — Orders for securing the peace of the
Commonwealth, Avith Instructions to the Commissioners. (Abstract
given in State Papers, Domestic, p. 346, where in clause 1, 16 Decem-
ber is printed for 16 November.) Copy, [N. XVI., 99.]
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A. B. to the King of Spain.
[1655-6, January.] — Seeing that Cromwell hath violated the peace
and good correspondence betwixt Spain and England by sending his
fleets both to the Indies and the coasts of Spain to intercept the galleons
bringing home of the plate, A. B. has thought it his duty to represent
to your Majesty how much it may import your service to declare in
favour of the King of England, and endeavour to restore him to his
Crown as the most efficacious means to diminish the power of Cromwell
and increase your Majesty's for the following reasons.
1. Since Cromwell is resolved to make war against your Majesty, he
will not fail to do you all the mischief he can, though you should not de-
clare in favour of the said king, the King's loyal subjects both in England
and abroad, and likewise many soldiers in Cromwell's own armies, now
enforced by invincible necessity to serve under him, seeing your Majesty's
declaration, would come over to you daily with a considerable strength,
ships of merchandise, and men of war.
2. The greatest and best part of the soldiery embarked for the Indies
formerly served the king and is still rightly affected to him, and they
were sent out of England, because Cromwell could not confide in them,
and should they have mastered any place in the Indies, on finding that
your Majesty favoured their king they would easily have been per-
suaded to have taken arms under your Majesty against the rest
who were not rightly affected, and also the rest of the English in the
Barbadoes, Bermudas, and St. Christopher's which have stood right for
their king, and maintained those islands for him, as long as he had a
foot of land left in his three kingdoms. And if necessary your ^lajesty
may capitulate as much with the king before you engage in his quarrel,
and he must acknowledge himself infinitely obliged to your Majesty,
in tendering such a motion to him.
3. Cromwell is so perfectly abominated in all tlie three kingdoms, and
there is so great division in all his armies, that should they see their
king assisted by your Majesty they would universally turn their arms
against Cromwell, lest establishing him faster in that Government
they should contribute to their own eternal slavery and be deprivetl
of all commerce with Spain,
4. If your Majesty shall give permission to the loyal English to bring
their fortunes into your service and dominions, and to live and traffic
securely there, provided they bring passports from their king, un-
doubtedly many rich merchants would come over, with ships of mer-
chandise and war, to avoid the danger they are daily subject to under
that usurping government, which has no way but that of force to main-
tain his armies by sea and land, and all this at the expense of the rich
and powerful merchants, which on the interruption of trade with Spain
must impoverish the customs, the greatest part of his constant revenues,
and they will fail him, and then ha must grate upon the subject which
must enforce them to revolt.
5. It is the best way to call away all the English, Scotch, and Irish,
who at this day in great numbers serve the Crown of France against
your Majesty.
6. The' King of Denmark and the Hollanders on your Majesty's
example would undoubtedly do the like, being both dissatisfied with the
peace they lately contracted, aud they say that if Cromwell be successful
against your Majesty in the Indies, not only they, but all Europe would
be ruined in their trade, and therefore in good policy all Christain Princes
ought to join against Cromwell's designs.
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7. It is well known tliut in CrotnweH's armies and fleets there are
very many thut hav(^ their hearts right for the king, and if they knew
whither safely to repair they wouKI bring over a eoiisideral>le part of
the fleet to his Majesty's serviee, which they wouhl do if your Majesty
shouhl oidy pubhsh by declaration that all ships of war carrying the
King of England's colours should freely be admitted and protected in
all parts of your dominions with their prizes.
8. Your Majesty might very much advantage the Catholic faith in
the three kingdoms interceding with the king that in case God should
be pleased to restore him to his Crown he should give liberty of
conscience to his Catholic subjects or at least that he should not execute
the penal laws against them.
9. The sooner your Majesty declares yourself the better it will be,
for Cromwell's ill intention was confirmed sufficiently by the retreat of
his fleet from Cape St. Vincent and had he intended friendly he would
have expected your Majesty's fleet, which went out of Cadiz, and that
he designs taking San Domingo or Cuba, or both, is apparent enough,
because he sent back the ships into England, which lately came out of
England, to be sheathed, and it Avill be hard to unnest him, for his
purpose is to transplant the English from Barbadoes, Bermudas, St.
Christopher's, Virginia, and New England to San Domingo and Cuba,
and by the shipping he will continually maintain there he will destroy
the commerce betwixt Spain and the Indies, and so he doubts not but
to oblige the inhabitants to traffic vnth him.
I conclude by saying again, that your Majesty can i-eceive no
prejudice imaginable by declaring for the king, for Cromwell will
endeavour as much to endamage your monarchy, as if you had
decla^-ed, and your Majesty shall do him more hurt by the very
name of the king, than by the expense of millions of ducats, in regard
of the great affection his subjects have generally towards him, who
expect nothing but such an occasion to declare for his Majesty.
(Compare the letter from Nicholas to Jane, dated February 1-11,
1655-6 in State Papers, Domestic, p. 159.) Cop?/. [N. XVII., 88.]
The Council at Whitehall to the Clerk of thb Commonwealth,
1656, September 13. — Ordering him to deliver tickets only to such
persons as being returned to Parliament were approved by the Council.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 425.) [N. XVI., 137.]
The Lord Pkotectob and the Parliament.
1656, September 23. — Declaration for a day of fasting and humilia-
tion. (Printed in Kiuff's Pamphlets, E. 1065, No. 10. Abstract in
State Papers, Domestic,-^. Wo.) Z>rG/lc with amendments. [N. XVI.,
138.]
The Lord Protector and the Parliament.
[1656, October 4.] — Narrative of the late success against the Spanish
West India fleet, and declaration for a day of thanksgiving for the same.
(Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 1065, No. 11.) (See Commam'
Journals, vii. 440.) Two Drafts, The second draft contains the
following passages which were finally omitted : " Besides the aforesaid
narrative the ensuing relation was received from the said Marquess of
Badex his eldest son, after he was taken prisoner. The Spaniards
having exercised monstrous cruelties upon the natives of Peru — which
the said Marquess for 14 years governed . . having his residence at
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Lima, the chief city of that kingdom — bj oppressing them in their
consciences, persons, and estat(!s — even tliose that are accounted freemen
and profess the Romish religion — which made them to groan under their
burdens, the cry thereof came at last to the ears of the Lord, for about
five months since, presently after the Marquess his departing from Peru,
there happened the fearfullest earthquakes and raining of fire from
heaven in Peru that have been heard of in the world, insomuch that
the whole city of Lima is swallowed up — as is also the island of Callao — in
which there perished about 11,000 Spaniards and not above 100 Indians
with them, the king of Spain having also lost by the earthquakes a
100 millions of plate in bars of siher ready v,rought up. The famous
mines and mountains of Potosi are also destroyed, so that there are no
more hills to be seen there nor any further possibility of any gold or
silver in Peru. This relation, though very wonderful, is affirmed to be
true by the aforesaid relator." And after the words " the fierceness of
thine anger : — " " And no less observable are the terrible things which
God hath done in Peru — the place where the king of Spain had
exercised so much cruelty and from whence he had so great a part of his
riches — concerning which it may now be said as it was of Babylon ' The
glorv of his kingdom and the beauty of his excellency is as when God
overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.' " [N. XVI., 139 ; XVII., 87.]
James Naylor, a prisoner in Bridewell, to the Parliament.
[1657.] — " That which I have suffered in this nation I complain not
of. But that which is set before me to testify to you, who are now in
authority, is this. That concerning my faith in Jesus Christ and His
sufferings, it is no other than what the saints have witnessed in
Scriptures who do confess Him in tliem, every one in their measure as
they have received Him. How is it in my heai-t to take to myself any
of His glory, but what He by His Holy Spirit shall put upon me,
which is His free gift and not my desert, and without which I have no
good thing in me ? And therefore the glory of all I am or have I
ascribe unto the eternal Spirit — and not to the perishing nature — of
which all the children of light, who are born of the Spirit, are heirs
with me, each one in our growth. And to set myself above the least of
them I condemn as pride, owning Him alone to be Head over all, Who
is in all, God blessed for efer.
And this in few words is the substance of my faith in Christ Jesus
without hiding or dissembling, declared to you that none of you may
be led by misinformation in this thing. So to the righteous principle
of God, who is in you all, I commit you, that therein ye may receive
power to answer His will in all things, without Whom you can do
nothing, that He will accept you in, that before Ilim you may quit
yourselves of your engagements, as to Him Wiio is the searcher of all
hearts, and looks lor truth in the inward parts, for there is great wrath
felt against the nation, if God turn it not away for His mercv's sake."
(See Neale, History of t lie Puritans, iv. 131)-143.) [N. XXIL, 158.]
The Lord Protector and the Parliament.
[1656-7, February 2.] — Narrative of the late attempt upon his life
and dcclarfition for a day of thanksgiving for his escape. (Printed in
King's Pamphlets, E. 1065, No. 13, and in Grey iv.. Appendix
No. 63, p. 101.) (See Commons' Journals, vii. 484.) Two copies,
the first the draft as amended, the second the fair copy presented to the
Protector. [N. XVI., 140.]
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Tho Lord Protector.
1657, April 21. — Paper delivered to the Committee containing obser-
vations upon the Humble Petition and Advice. (See Commons'
Joxirnuls, vii. 523, "VVhitelocke, Memorials, p. GoG.) (The substance of
these appears from his speech in Carlyle, No. 13, with Carlyle's remarks
thereon.) [N. XVI., 141.]
The Lord Protector.
Same date. — A second paper delivered to the Committee containing
observations on the clause concerning the revenue. (This agrees
almost verbatim with the report in Carlyle of the same speech from
'* The present charge of the Forces " to " for carrying on the same and
for what time.") [N. XVI., 142.]
The Lord Protector.
1657, May 25. The Painted Chamber. — Speech on consenting to the
Humble Petition and Advice as reported by the Speaker the following
day. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 539, and in Carlyle, Appendix^
No. 30.) [N. XVI., 142i.]
The Lord Protector.
1657[-8], January 25. The Banquetting House, Whitehall. —
Speech to the two Houses. (Printed in Carlyle, No. 17, with some
variations. The most remarkable are p. 105 : — Read " satisfaction
enough to yourselves of that as a necessary thing " for " enough to
yourselves as this ;" p. 107, " what is there in all that part ? What is
there in the other part of Europe " for " all the parts of Europe," and
"interest of Europe " for " interests of England " ; p. 109, "If these
things saved " for " And these things stated," and " I have told you. If
you will judge it no danger, if you shall think " for " I have told you ;
you will judge, &c " ; p. 113, omit "that we are got again to peace,"
and read " let the pretences be what they will, the will " for " what
they may"; p. 116, add after "a peaceable people" "an honest
people " ; p. 117, read " Liberty of the people " for " of the subject " ;
p. 118, "If these things be not considered — I cannot doubt, but they
will be considered — I say, I judge what the state of Ireland is. Should
free quarter come, &c." for " If these things be considered, &c.," and
" a popish and Spanish " for " the Spanish " ; p. 119, " if we have to
look " for " while we, &c.," and " How should that man " for " how
can any man"; p. 120, "hold to nothing, like nothing, neither &c."
for " hold to nothing neither " ; p. 121, line 4, after " peace " add " We
have had four score years peace," and read " pretend Avhat you will, if
we run " for " pretend what we will, if you run " ; p. 124, between
" Government " and " that every " insert " That thereby liberty of
conscience may be secured for honest people that they may serve God
without fear." . As this is the form in which it was reported by the
Speaker (see Commons' Journals, vii. 589), its authority is superior to
that of the reports accessible to Carlyle.) [N. XVI., 143.]
[The Lord Protector] to the Speaker.
[1657-8, January 25.] — "I should have imparted a paper unto you,
which indeed I have forgot. I have it not here. It is concerning the
state of your moneys. You had lately an account of the public moneys,
and we have been as good husbands thereof as we could. We have not
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increased the debt. But some supplies designed by you for public
service, that of the buildings, hath not come in as was expected. The
Paper shall be ready for you. You shall have it, when once you desire
it. I desire you to acquaint the House with it." (See Commons'
Joumafs, vii. 589.) [N. XVI., 144.]
The [so-called] Lords to the Commons.
[1657-8, February 3.] — ^Message. (Printed in Commons' Journals,
vii. 591.) [N. XVL, 145.]
John Wallis, Savilian Professor of Geometry, to the Reverend
Matthew Hale, Minister of Michael's Quern, London.
1658, October 2, November 11, December 25, 1058-9, .January 20,
March 10. Oxford. — Ail except the last are concerning the results of
examinations. The last also refers to a translation of the Bible into
Lithuanian by "a Polonian," at Oxford. (All printed in Grey, i v.,
Appendix, Nos. 83-87, pp. 153-158.) [N. VIH., G2 If, c, d, e, f.
Omitted in Index.]
A. DalEj Deputy-Sheriff of Lincolnshire, to William Lenthall.
1659, May 14. Lincoln. — Stating that he had caused his letter to be
delivered to Mr. John Weaver. [N. VIII., 03.]
John Strode, Sheriff of Dorset, to William Lentuall.
1659, May 14. — Stating that Mr. John Browne, for whom he had
received a letter enclosed in one to himself, had died in the preceding
March. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 64.]
The Parliament.
1659, June 18. — Order to the trustees for sale of the lands of the late
king, &c. (Printed in Cottwwns' Journals, vii. 689.) [N. XVL, 147.]
The Grand-Duke op Tiscany to the Parliament.
1659, June 21. Florence. — Congi-atulating tliom on the restoration
of their authority, and assuring them of his friendly feelings. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 729.) In Italian. Sir/ncd. Seal einbossed.
[N. X., 29.]
The Council of State.
1659, July 1. — Instructions for the Commissioners for the governing
of the affairs of Ireland. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 700.) [N.
XXL, 137.]
Francisco de Mello, Portuguese Ambassador Extraordinary, to
William Lenthall.
1659, July 9. Wild Street. — Announcing the arrival of his cre-
dentials and asking for an audience. Sif/ned. Seal. [N. XVII. , 174.]
The Doge of Vbnice to the Parliament.
[1659, July.] — Letter of Credence to his Resident, Francesco
Giauavina, congratulating the Parliament on their n-.'^toration. (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 769.) In Italian, with Enylish translation.
Copies. [N. XVIIL, 157.]
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The States-Ghnkral to the Parliament.
16on, Auf^'ust 4. The IIa«;ue.— Prayinfj tiiem to expedite a hearing
of a case the Suint Mar//, in tlic Admiralty Court, in which some of
their subjects are concerned. In fMtin. [N. X., 72.]
Lancelot Lee and otlicrs to William I,entiiall.
[165!), August 6. Shrewsbury.]— Stating that in obedience to the
Act of Pariiamcnt for settHng the Militia they had met the previous
day at Shrewsbury and had agreed that one foot regiment of 600 men
and a troop of horse and one of dragoons of 600 men each besides
commissioned officers be raised, and submitting the names of several
persons as officers. Si(/ned. Seal. [N. VIIL, 124.]
George Blakiston and others to the Parliament.
Same date. Newcastle-on-Tyne. — Submitting a list of names ^for
commissions. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 756.) [N. XVI., 158.]
Roger Whitley to Mutton Davies.
1659, Autrust 9. — By virtue of his Commission from the King as
Colonel of a regiment of horse appointing him Captain therein.
[N. XVI., 159.]
The Doge and Governors of Genoa to " The Most Serene
Prince " [? Lenthall].
1659, Auo-ust 11. Genoa. — Congra'tulating the Parliament on their
restoration. " in Latin, with English translation. [N. X., 42.]
Articles of Agreement between Col. Jerome Sankey, Col. Daniel
AxTELL, Major Richard Creed, and Capt. John Hatfield,
Commissioners appointed by Lord Lambert, Commander-in-Chief
of the Parliament forces in these parts, and Col. Robert Brough-
TON, Col. Richard Lloyd, Roger Grosvenor, Esquire, and
Capt. Richard Dutton, appointed by Thomas Middleton,
Esquire, Governor of Chirk Castle.
1659 August 24. — Imprimis that Thomas Middleton Esquire shall
on the 24th inst. at 10 a.m. deliver up the Castle of Chirk, and all
arms, ammunition, horses, stores, etc. without embezzlement to Lord
Lambert or his deputies. Item, that the said Governor and his Com-
missioners shall deliver themselves prisoners, and upon good security
to be approved by Lord Lambert, shall have liberty for two months in
which to make application to the Parliament for mercy, and that such
of them as shall not obtain the Parliament's favour to continue within
their territories shall have liberty to go beyond seas. Provided never-
theless that Lieut. Col. Edward Broughton shall not have the liberty
upon security granted to the other officers until Lord Lambert's pleasure
be further known. Signed and sealed by Col. Robert Broughton, and
the other three Commissioners for the Governor. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 769.) [N. XVI., 160.]
Alfonso. King of Portugal, to the Parliament.
1659, August 26. Lisbon. — Stating that he ha<l been informed by
his Ambassador Francisco de Mello of the deliverance to him of
Antonio Vas a Portuguese, who had been sent with Dom Fernando
Telles the Ambassador to the United Provinces, and had been
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implicated in the treasonable proceedings of the latter, and therefore
thanking the Parliament for their conduct in the matter, and as the
seas were covered with pirates, enemi»!s to that crown, asking them to
provide some convoy or security that so the said Antonio Vas might be
conducted safely to Portugal. Written in the King's name, but signed
"La Raynhu." Seal embossed. In Portuguese. [N. X., 6.] An
English translation is XVII., 176.
Sir John Fenwicke, Sheriff of Northumberland, to William
Lenthall.
1659, August 31. Stanton. — Acknowledging a letter to the Justices
of the County touching the number of alehouses, inns, and taverns.
Seal. [X. VIII., 65.]
General Gteorge Monck to William Lenthall. ^
1659, September 2. Dalkeith. — Concerning the officers of his own
regiment, Major Ilubbletiiorne of Colonel Talbot's regiment, and the
state of the country, and professing his fidelity to the Parliament.
(Printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix No. 88, p. 160.) (See Commons'
Journals, vVu^lSd.) Signed. [N. VIII., 69.]
Elizabeth [Lady] Booth to Sir Arthur Haslerig, President of
the Council.
1659, September 2. Dunham. — "I hope this Gentleman, your
messenger, will give you an account that he hath had free liberty to
execute the order committed to his trust, and hath seized upon .several
papers, and amongst others I delivered to him one paper sealud up, and
endorsed on the back with figures, which was given to me at London
in the drawing room belonging to our lodging by Mrs. Mordant, wife to
Mr. John Mordant, who afterwards presently left me upon the coming
in of some other company without saying anything to me of it, which
paper as it is now delivered to the bearer I received, and never
showed the same to my husband or acquainted him with it." Signed.
Seal. [N. VIII., 68.]
The Eari. of Clare to Henry Martyn.
1659, September 2. — Thanking him for his services that day week
(apparently in opposing the Bill promoted by the City for establishing a
new market in Clement's Inn Fields). (See Commons^ Journals, vii.
773.) [N. VIIL, 66.]
Major Edmund Waring, Governor of Shrewsbury, to William
Lenthall.
1659, September 3. Shrewsbury. — Stating that he had ordered the
Clerk of the Peace to signify the instructions to the Bailiffs of the
liberties, and that only three Justices of the Peace in the whole county
had as yet takeu the engagement.
Postscript. — " I am as yet daily employed in securing persons that have
been in the late rebellion, that are of this countv, and arc now lurking
in holes." Seal. [N. VllL, 78.]
Colonel "Jerome Sankey to the Lord President of the Council
OF State.
1659, September 6. Chester. — Stating tiie loss of a ship on the
passage from Ireland with Majors Bolton and Rawlings on board and
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other ofTicers aud men, the hardships and dangers sufrered by tlie other
troops in their passage from a storm, and their activity in the Parlia-
ment's service, iind asking that the widows and children of those; who
were lost should be provided for, and six weeks' pay given to the troops.
(See Commous Journals, vii., 77G.) Postscript.—"' The landing of your
forces in Wales prevente<l a general rising, which was intended to be
the 18th of last month, which the Committee for Sequestrations have
knowledge of." Signed. [N. VIIL, 67.]
Thomas Howell to William Lknthall.
1659, September 9. Plymouth. — Commending Samuel Northcote,
the Mayor of Plymouth, and excusing his conduct in not publishing
the proclamation proclaiming Sir George Booth and others traitors,
his reason for not having done so being that the proclamation had been
sent by the Constable of the adjoining Hundred to the petty Constables
of Plymouth, and not by the High Sheriff to the Mayor himself
according to the usual custom. [N. VIII., 70.]
William Lenthall to Colonel Sankey.
1659, September 10. — By order of the Parliament thanking the
officers and soldiers from Ireland for their services. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 776.) Signed. [N. VIII., 71.]
Francisco de Mello to [William Lenthall].
1659, September 13-23. Wild Street. — About ten weeks ago the
Council of State remitted to me Antonio Vas, a Portuguese prisoner
who was guilty of High Treason against the King. I acquainted his
Majesty therewith and yesterday received a letter from him (that of
August 26th) for the Parliament thanking them for that favour, which
I send that it may be delivered to the Parliament, and steps taken for
the safe conduct of this man to Portugal according to the request
therein. (See Coimnons' Journals, vii. 793.) In Portuguese, with
English translation. [N. XVII., 175.]
Colonel Thomas Crompton to [the Council of State].
1659, September 14. Stoneby Lodge. — The previous day on receipt
of a letter from the Council of State, the Commissioners for the Militia
had written to the Council for instructions how they should raise money
for paying off the soldiers. This morning I heard that the Commis-
sioners had, the previous night, drawn up an order to disband my
refiment and Captain Backhouse's horse from further service. WTien
the soldiers understood it, it caused a high mutiny. The Judge
of Assize, Lord Chief Baron Wild, who was ready to take horse, sent
for the Commissioners and told them they could not dismiss the men
before they had paid them off, and with much pains convinced them of
their error. It was concluded that the order should be recalled, and
that they should come again on Tuesday and expect an answer from the
Council, and that the soldiers should continue to stand to their arms. I,
and Captain Backhouse's troop accompanied his Lordship two miles,
and returning half a mile from Stafford, saw my regiment drawn up,
and the officer told me that the soldiers left in the town had seized on
the Commissioners, and would do so to me if I went into the town.
But after I told them the conclusion my Lord had had with the Com-
missioners they promised my protection and the Commissioners' release,
and so at the head of them I marched into the town when I understood
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the trembling condition the Commissioners were in. I suddenly sent an
officer to them, and conducted them out of the town very peaceably. I
desire that some course may be taken that the soldier may have his pay
and be dismissed till further order. (See Cotnmons' Journals, vii. 788.)
[N. VIIL, 77.]
Lieutenant- General Edmund Ludloave to William Lenthall.
1659, September 14. Dublin. — Concerning Majors Bolton and
Rawlings and the others lost in the Sea Flower of Liverpool, and asking
that provision be made for their wives and children, and the arrears of
the army there. (Printed in Grey, iv., Appendix No. 62, p. 99.)
Signed. [N. VIII., 72.]
Christopher Martyn and others to the Council of State.
1659, September 16. Plymouth. — Stating that no money having
been raised in pursuance of the Act for settling the Militia in either
Devon or Cornwall, the Commissioners are unable to muster and pay
off the Militia as directed by his letter of the 7th instant. Signed.
Seal. [N. VIIL, 73.]
Thomas Croxton and others to William Lenthall.
1659, September 21. Chester. — Asking that notwithstanding the
nulhng of the Ancient Charter of the city, such privileges as are
grounded on equity and reason, and are consistent with the laws of the
Commonwealth may be restored. (Printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix
No. 69, p. 127.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 74.]
William Illt and others. Commissioners for the Militia, to
John Bradshaw.
1659, September 22. Stafford.— Describing how they had been
seized the previous day by the common soldiers wanting pay and taken
to the Shire Hall under guard, and kept there four or five hours,
requesting him to procure an order of the House or Council of State for
levying the necessary money with all speed, hoping that Parliament will
see that they have reparation for the great wrong, disgrace, and dano-er
put upon them, and stating that they had that day borrowed money to
pay a great part of the foot soldiers, and engaged themselves to pay the
rest in a few days. (See Commons' Journals, vii. 788.) Signed.
Seal. [N. VIIL, 76.]
Edward Oxborougii to Brampton Gurdon.
1659, September 23. Bury St. Edmunds. — Concerning his seizure
and detention by some of the soldiers in Major Sparrowc's troop who
declared they would not hold themselves dismissed, but would remain
in town till they had their pay, and would be paid to the day that they
should receive their pay. (See Commons* Journals, vii. 789 )
[N. VIIL, 75.]
William Steele, Miles Corbett, and Matthew Tomlinson, Com-
missioners for managing the Government of Ireland, to the
Council of State.
1659, October 5. — Concerning the continuing of terms and causes,
and regulating the fees of judges and officers in Ireland. (See Commons'
Journals, vii. 794.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 79.]
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Spet'ch of (JiovANM Salvetti Antellimnelli, Resident of the
Grand-Ddko of Tuscuny, to the Commissioners appointed to
receive him.
[1659, October 1 1.] — Assuriiif^ tliem of the affection borne by his
Master to the Kii^^lish Nation, and stating tliat to fonliniu! and confirm
the same, he has been accredited to the Parliament, whom on their
recontinnation and re-establishment after such an intermission of time
he congratulates, felicitating the people of England on the return of their
so long discontinued and much desired liberty, and assuring the Parlia-
ment of the Grand- Duke's readiness on all occasions to seive them and
to oblige such of their subjects as shall come into his dominions, adding
personally that " though I n^side here as a public Minister from a
" foreign prince ; I owe my birth and education to this country to whom
" I would prove too ungrateful, if I did not employ all my spirits and
" faculties in her service." (See Commons' Journals, vii. 793.)
[N. XVIIL, 147.]
The Committee of Safety to Major Edward Waring.
16i)9, December 14, Whitehall. — Enclosing a warrant for 120/. on
the farmers of the excise for Herefordshire, VVorcestershire and Shrop-
shire for pay of the garrison of Shrewsbury. Siyned " A. Jhonston (of
Warriston) President." Embossed seal affixed. Enclosed is the said
warrant of the same date. [N. VIII., 80, 81.]
Colonel Sir Theophilus Jones and others to [the Commissioners of
THE Army at Portsmouth].
1G59, December 15. Dublin. — Describing their seizing Dublin Castle
and declaring for the Parliament. (Printed in King's Pamplilets, E.
1013, No. 8.) Signed. [N. VIIL, 82.]
William Hartwell, Mayor, and others to Sir Henry Ingoldsby."
1659, December 20. Limerick. — " Major Wilson hath secured
]jimerick for the Parliament, and is at present chosen Governor.
Lieutenant-Colonel Nelson frighted thence by the violence of the soldiers.
Anabaptist officers decoyed and exploded. The city concurs with the
garrison. Postscript. — We did the work on Thursday Dec. 15, 10 at
night." Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 84.]
Colonel John Warren, Colonel Sir Theophilus Jones, and others to
[the Commissioners of the Army at Portsmouth].
1659, December 24. Dublin. — Since our former letter all considerable
places in this nation have owned this undertaking for the Parliament,
and this, besides the active endeavours of your friends, must be ascribed
in a great measure to the common soldiers and inferior officers in the
several regiments and garrisons, by whom such of their superior officers
as have been disaffected to you, have been for the most part deserted,
where such did not at least seemingly comply, finding their being laid
aside would otherwise have necessarily followed . . . We have
judged ir necessary to proceed forthwith to a new modelling of this army,
so iar only as to remove such as may be dangerous, and put others in
their places of whose fidelity to the Parliament we are abundantly
satisfied, until the Parliament's pleasure shall be therein declared, or
that we shall have your Honours' orders. We ask for a right con-
struction of our acts if we are obliged to lay aside some lately by the
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Parliament's Commission or power placed in command here, the Parlia-
ment being at a distance having been guided by the misrepresenta-
tions of those who now act, declare, or practise against them, who
laboured to strengthen their party l)y placing their own partisans at the
bead of regiments and in places of trust as sheriffs, justices of the peace,
&c., and insinuating with Lieuteiiant-General Ludlow, they had by his
means got into iheir power all the chief cities and places of strength
particularly the Castle of Dublin. As for Lieutenant-General Ludlow
we cannot but own the Parliament's power vested in him as our
Commander-in-Chief, and as being one of vour number for ordering the
armies of this Commonwealth, yet our jealousies of him grow daily on
your behalf, and as to a prosperous government of your affairs here.
(The rest of the letter consists of ten heads of charges against Ludlow.)
(See Coinmomi' Journals, vii. 803.) Signed. [N. VIII., 83.]
Sir Arthur IIesilrige and Colonels Valentine Walton and
Herbert Morley to William Lenthall.
1659, December 25. Portsmouth. — " We are glad to hear Colonel
Okey, Colonel Alured, and Colonel Markliain are commissionated by
you and head seventeen troops of horse. We shall with all speed j)ossible
march to London to wait upon you, and in order to that we are disposing
of some of your forces to come with us for your better security. We
entreat" to hear " what your thoughts are concerning the time of the
House sitting, humbly conceiving it necessary that letters should be
immediately sent to summon the several members." Signed. Seal. [N.
VIII., m.']
Richard Hicks, Mayor, and others to William Lenthall.
1659, December 26. Coventry. — Stating that they have that day
proclaimed the Parliament to bo the supreme authority of this nation,
and requiring the peaceable sulyection of all persons thereunto. They
have also sent to Colonel Ilawkcsworth at Warwick to do the s?\me, who
answered he Avould secure the garrison within a few hours. Signed.
Seal. [X. VIIL, 86.]
Thomas Basnet and others, Commissioners of the Militia, to William
Lenthall.
1659, December 26, Coventry. — Declaring that they retain an
unimpaired affection and goodwill to the Parliament, and that this city
had declared themselves for the Parliament. (Printed in Grev, iv.
Appendix, No. 72, p. 136.) Signed. [N. Vlll., 87.]
Sir John Norwich, VJolonel Francis Hacker, and otiiers to W-i,liam
Lenthall.
1659, D«>cember 28. Coventry. — Stating their arrival there with a
party of horse, the feeling of the adjacent counties in favour of the
Parliament, and the securing of Warwick and Ik-lvoir, and desiring
directior.s about raising forces in the counties of Nortiiampton, Warwick,
Leicester, Rutland, Lincoln, Stail'ordand Derby. (Printed in Grey, iv..
Appendix, No. 73, p. 137.) (Sco Commons' Journals, v'u. HOI.) Signed.
Seal. [N. Vin., 58.]
Robert Jermy to William Lknthall.
vSauK! date. Norwich. — Declaring tliat during the late interruption
he had been up only to preserve the peace of the county, and declaring
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his roftdiuess to obey the commands of the Parliament. (Printed in
Grey, iv., Appendix, No. 76, p. 139.) Seal. [N. VIII., 89.]
William Charlton and others to William Lenthaxl.
Same date. Bristol. — Stating that three companies of Sir Brice
Cockrain's regiment there, and also the Mayor, Aldermen and Sheriffs
had declared for the Parliament. (Printed in Grey, iv., Appendix,
No. 74, p. 138.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIII. 90.]
Colonel Edward Salmon to William Currer, Mercer in Lombard
Street.
1G50, December 2H. Newcastle. — "The officers here seem to be
unanimous, and veiy courageous. . . . Yesterday they met at a
general council to seek the Lord for direction, and this day they met
again, and have resolved to march southwards, and if the Lord do but
show them their way, I do verily believe they will venture their all in
doing that that may tend to his glory and his people's good." (See
Commons' Journals, vii. 802.) Seal. [N. VIII., 91.]
Jam[es] Ste[phens] to William Lexthall.
1659, December 28. Bath. — "We were so overjoyed with the Par-
liament's restoration and sitting, it makes us like men that dream. . .
The town of Taunton and this city of Bath make very large expressions
of their joy, and great content, as well by ringing their bells, and
bonfires as in all other outward demonstrations." Seal. [N. VIII.,
92.]
John Ebbesdon, Mayor, and others, to William Lenthall.
1659, December 30. Lyme Regis. — (The substance appears from
Commons' Journals, vii. 801.) Signed. [N. VIII., 93.]
Colonel Thomas Crompton to William Lenthall.
1659, December 31. Stafford. — Excusing himself from attending the
House being in a course of physic, and stating that since November 3rd
he had been there with his regiment of foot, and troop of horse, having
been commanded thither, as he confesses, by the late powers for the
safety of the country against the common enemy, and that as soon as his
troops " understood that the Parliament was sitting they all unanimous-
ly made great acclamations of joy, and said they would live and die
under your command." (Printed in Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 77, p. 140.)
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 801.) Seal. [N. VIIL, 94.]
Robert Wood to William Lenthall.
1659, December 31. Stone. — Am sent from the officers in Ireland
with letters to the Commissioners for the Army, and the City of London,
Could they have understood the Parliament's sitting again they would, I
am sure, have directed their first joyful addresses to yourself. I left
Ireland (December 25) in so good condition at the Parliament's service
that the officers commanded me to tell the Commissioners for the Army
that they could, if need be, send over 3,000 or 4,000 men for the service
of the Parliament. Seal. [N. VIIL, 95.]
Colonel Blagkmore to William Lenthall.
1659, December 31, Exeter. — "As soon as I understood thei'e was
a likelihood of the restoring civil authority into the Parliament's hands
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I visited the foot officers of the three companies of Sir "Brice Cockrain's
regiment that quarter here. . . and we agreed to draw the foot and
horse together. . . and at the head of them, in the presence of 1,000
citizens, I declared our owning, and being for the Parliament's Govern-
ment, an<l that we were unanimously resolved to obey all orders. .
from them, rejoicing that the Lord had once more placed amongst us
the face and majesty of civil authority in them. Unto all which the
soldiers gave most cheerful concurrence by their loud acclamations
and reiterated hoUowes, which being also attended with some small
gratuity from the officers they were dismissed and all things in this place
are in much quietness, and the bad blood which was growing between
the citizens and soldiers much allayed." Signed. Seal. [X. VIII.,
96.]
Edmund Hoyle and others of the foot regiment lately come from
Ireland to William Lenthall.
1659, December 31. Beadle in Yorkshire. — "This day the regiment
of foot that came lately out of Ireland unanimously declared. . . .
for the restoring of the Parliament of England lately interrupted. And
we are now upon our march both day and night until we are clear of
the quarters of the rest of the forces. The Irish Horse and we have
quartered at a distance of late by which means hc have had no confer-
ences with them, but we daily expect to hear of their declaring the
same also. . . Postscript. — We direct our present march towards
Tadcaster, and thereabouts do intend to remain until we receive your
orders. This day about thirty of the Life Guards came in to us having
likewise declared for Parliament." (See Commons' Journals, vii. 803.]
Signed. Seal. [X. VIII., 106.]
Colonel George Pt.ey to William Lentuall.
1659, December 31. Portland Castle. — As I had no order of Parlia-
ment for raising the company which in Sir George Booth's insurrection
I had commission to raise lor the security of Weymouth, and finding
the town peaceably inclined I kept myself to my charge here. The
town of Weymouth lying on a headland, and very open to any foreign
enemy and these parts being much infested by Ostenders, and other
enemies of the Commonwealth, I think ii my duty to state the necessity,
if Parliament think fit, that one foot company be continued there.
' Yesterday the Ostenders put on shore between Portland and Weymouth
. . where they were out of the command of my ordnance. And
though I did what possible to keep them oti' with small shot, yet by the
help of their great guns which they continually fired on us, they got
away a ship from the shore, for their shot lighting on a beach of small
pebbles, and having no shelter for my men we couhl not stand to do that
execution upon them, as otherwise I might. I am at present in want of
powder." Seal. [X. VIII., 99.]
Robert Washington to Captain John Pickering.
1G59, December 3 1 . Leeds. — '* Divers known Cavaliers did yesterday
buy furniture of war for man and horse at Cutlery and saddlery shops, and
the Cutler. . . told me that one of them .said they hoped to be 1,000 horse
ere Monday night. Some of them as young Ilodshan had persons at
his house last night, strangers, which were supposed to be come out of
the Country to rise with tliose here, and by the preparations which
[some] of these made of boots, spurs, breast bands for their horses,
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swo[nI-]l)«'It!*, holsters all nfjiiiiist the cvciiiii'; it was \cry supposed tlicy
intcntlt'<l to *?o out this iiij^ht jihout midnight to tho place of rendezvous.
One of Mr. Tod's people came to give me warning to secure my raon<;y
and arms and sai(l it was certain they would rise this night, and that
Lord Fairfax is to heail them and seemed sorry that lie was to have so
inanv Cavaliers in his i)arty. Whether he head them or Buckingham you
will hear shortly. One wtnt in the night to York with my letter to
Colonel Lilburne or the governor present. We fear their design is upon
York."
I write this before day. Seal. [N. VIII., 97.]
Captain John Pickkuini; to William Lenthall.
1650, December 31. 10 a.m. Hague Hall near Wakefield, — Con-
cerning the seizure of muskets and ammunition from the Skipton
carriers, and sundry rumours of an intended rising under Lord Fairfax
and the Duke of Buckingham, and enclosing the last. (Printed in
Grey, iv.. Appendix, No. 76, p. 139.) Seal. [N. VIII., 98.J
Captain Daniell N"icoll, and others the officers of two Companies
in Colonel John Briscoe's regiment to William Lenthall.
16oy[-60], January 2. Chester. — We, who after the defeat of the
enemy at Northwich and the reducing of Chirke Castle were ordered to
lie at Chester, declare that we shall yield all due obedience to the
Parliament as the supreme authority of this Commonwealth. Signed.
Seal. [N. VIIL, 101.]
Colonel Thomas Waite to William Lenthall.
16o9[-60], January 2. — Expressing his joy at the restoration of the
Parliament. Seal. [N. VIIL, 102.]
Captain Samuel Wise and other the officers of his company in
Colonel John Briscoe's regiment to William Lenthall.
1659["60], January 3. Ripen. — We, who marched from Yarmouth
to the encounter at Northwich and from thence were commanded to the
North, declare our affections and promise our obedience to the Parlia-
ment. Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 103.]
Daniell Jackson, Chaplain to Colonel Roger Sawry's regiment,
to William Lenthall.
16o9[-60], January 3. Ayr. — Desiring of the Lord to pardon him
for having through ignorance and rashness given concurrence to those
■who had been lately against the Parliament. (Printed in Grey, iv.,
Appendix, No. 71, p. 135.) Seal. [N. VIIL, 104.]
The Commissioners of the Militia for the Cocnty and Citt of
Worcester to William Lenthall.
1659[-G0], eTanuary 3. Worcester College. — Expressing their joy
at the restoration of the Parliament, and promising obedience to the
same. Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 105.]
John Topping and others to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], January 5. Tynemouth Castle. — Stating that the officers
of the garrison had on the 2nd and the privates and noncommissioned
olficei"s on the 3rd unanimouslv declared for the Parliament. Signed.
Seal. [N. VIIL, 107.]
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Sib Hardres Waller to " his kinsman " [William Lenthall].
1 659 [-GvO], January 6. Dublin. — '• When you were all lost as to the
eyes of men there came a Spirit upon the people even as that in the
wheel, which turned about universally the whole people here save a
very few, as if there had been an enchantment in the word Parliament
as those that once cried out ' Great is Diana of the Ephesians,' which
went throughout the land, so that in a few days the Army, ministry,
churches and the whole country save a very few owned the undertaking
of a few poor little ones so that I may say a nation was born in a day,
and the strong fort of Enniskillen sent me a surrender this night, and
we have now no visible opposition, but at Duncannon fort, wliich is in
an obscure nook that can defend nothing but itself, and is easily hindred
from doing that. And nothing now hinders the completing of this work
but the late arrival of Lieutenant-General Ludlow in this harbour of
Dublin, to whom we applied ourselves earnestly that he would not land
initil . . the Parliament . . should make their pleasure known,
that they were satisfied with his actings in England because of his late
continuance and acting with that army which we looked upon as the
Parliament's enemies . . . seeing clearly that his landing must
unavoidably put all into blood, there being so general a protestation
of the military and civil interest of the nation against his proceedings,
which will further appear in a charge {)reparing both against himself
and the Commissioners of Parliament, which is sent over to be tendered
to the view of the House, and therefore I hope his prudence and con-
science will direct his return for England, at least until . . . the
pleasure of the Parliament be known, though we apprehend he may be
, gone towards Munster, expecting there a party to join with hiui. . . .
The army have with great willingness and freedom owned me and to
be under my conduct and command for the Parliament's service wherein
this hath been and I hope shall be ever my end and aim to have them
serv^ed by such ofiicers who shall never dare to pull out a Parliament or
pull in a single person " . . I recommend to vou the bearers of this.
Signed. [N. VIII., 108.]
W. BoTTEUELL and others to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], .January (5, Ludlow Castle. — I received in July last a
commission by order of Parliament from the Council of State to raise
100 soldiers and take possession of Ludlow Castle which I did. We
rejoice at your restoration. We rerpiest that provision be made for our
considerable arrears. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 1()0«.]
The NoN-CoMMissioxKi) Officers and Privates of the Garrison of
Carlisle to General Monck.
16.59[-()0], January 9. — Heelaring their resolution to stand by the
Parliament, slating tluit they had secured their oflBcers the previous
night, and asking him to send them officers. Signed. Seal.
[N. VIIL, 10% ]
Isaac Tullie, Mayor, and others to General Monck.
l659[-60], January 9. Carlisle. — Concerning the declaration of
the garrison there for the Parliament, and asking that well aftected
persons might be appointed officers there. (Printed in Grey, iv.
Appendix, No. 7S, p. HI.) Signed. Seal. [N. VIIL, 110.]
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Tho Committee for the Nomination of-' Judges.
16o9[-G0], January 10, 14. — Order reporting the names of persons
nominated. • (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 814.) [N. XVI.,
162.]
The Parliament.
i659[-C)0], January 11. — Order concerning the report a1)0ut nominat-
ing judges. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 807.) [N. XVI.,
1G3.]
Colonel George Plet to William Lenthall.
1659 [-60], January 11. Portland Castle. — Complaining that
Mr. Hurst had been appointed Govei-nor m his place, and justifying his
conduct in the late troubles. Seal. [N. VIII., 111.]
General George Monck to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], January 12. York, — Concerning the modelling of various
regiments, specially of those lately under Colonel Lambert's command.
(Printed in Grey, iv., Appendix, No. 69, p. 111.) [N. VIII., 112.]
Elias Palmer' and others the Officers of the Ordnance to Major
Richard Lewin.
1659[-60], January 13. — Desiring him to return the arms formerly
delivered to him for his Company in Colonel Thompson's regiment.
(See Commons' Journals, vii. 813.) [N. VIII., 113.]
The Commissioners for the Army.
1659 [-60], January 14. — Order reporting concerning certain
appointments. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 814.) Signed
•'Arthur Hesihige, Valentine Walton, Herbert Morley." [N. XVI.,
164.]
[William Lenthall] to [General George Monck].
1659[-60], January 16. — (The purport appears from Commons'
Journals, y\i.S\Z.) Draft. [N. XII., 270.]
General George Monck to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], January 16. York. — Having thanked the Parliament
i or their favour expressed in his letter of the 7th, " In obedience to
the Parliament's commands I am advancing towards London, and
for the securing of Scotland I have sent thither a regiment of horse,
and another of loot, which is aU I can do at present. I had sent
Colonel Clarke, but that I had no money to spare them ; if they were
furnished they might march presently for Scotland. I have appointed
Major-General Morgan to stay here for the present till things are better
settled, and if you please to supply us w^ith monies, and send orders to
him about it he will give Colonel Clarke orders for the march of his
regiment thither. There is 1,800/. lies in the hands of Mr. John Ince,
Deputy to the Treasurers at War, they are" indebted for their quarters
and I think as much more, so it would serve their turn to enable them
to march and pay their quarters, till they have a further supply ; but
if you cannot do any more, I desire that' 1,800/. may be ordered to be
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paid out by Major-General Morgan's -warrant to the forces here for
taking them off from free quarter. I have ordered Colonel Fairfax's
regiment to lie at York and put one of the companies of that regiment
into Clifford's Tower. I am marching myself with four regiments of
horse and three of foot towards you with what expedition I may. I
have put the command of the Lord Lambert's late regiment of horse
into Colonel Bethel's hands. He is an honest and faithful man, and
was faithful and active for your interest in appearing for you with
the Lord Fairfax. I have put out all the disaffected officers from the
head of their troops and dismissed them, and I shall humbly desire
that Commissions may be speedily granted for that regiment according
to the list sent to your Commissioners for the government of the army,
and that they may be sent to Major-General Morgan, and then, I think,
all these parts will be well fixed for your service so far as I have gone
yet. I could heartily wish the Militia of these parts were settled. I
return you thanks for your being mindful of Colonel Saunders, Colonel
Lytcott and Major Barton." Seal. [N. VIII., 114.]
[Colonel William Lockhart] to William Lekthall.
1659[-60], January 17. Dunkirk. — Recommending for promotion
Captains Devereux and Ely. Signature torn off". [N. VIII., 115.]
RoBEKT Thomson and Francis Willoughbt to the Council
OP State.
1659[-60], January 23. Navy Office.— " The Petty Warrant
victuallers have, as they inform us, run out so much money that they
are unable to proceed any further without a supply, so that we expect
their total declining the service every day. We have been necessitated
to send some provisions out of the sea stores to the Petty Warrant
victuallers lest the seamen, for want of victuals, might have been put
upon extravagancies. It is the same case in relation to the whole
action of victualling for that the respective persons concerned herein do
daily importune for 8U])plies of money . . . Such is the condition
of all your stores in rel'erence to timber, plank, cordage, &c. in (the
respective yards, that in case of any sudden emergency for speeding
away the fleet, we fear it could not possibly be accomplished." (See
Cotnmons' Journals, vii. 830.) Signed. [N. VIII., 119.]
The Parliament.
1659-60, January 23. — Declaration. (Printed in King's Pamphlets,
E. 1013, No. 21.) Draft with Amendments. (See Commons' Journals,
vii. 819.) [N. XVI., ]65.]
Robert Thomson and Francis Willougiiby to the Council of
State.
1G50[-00], January 25. Navy Office. — Referring to their former
report of the 23rd concerning the victualling of the Navy, stating that
they since heard from JMymouth that the contractors for victualling
there luul refused to furnish more provisions because the bills of ex-
changt- formerly drawn by them on tlie Navy Ollice were unpaid, and
desiring that the customs and excise and the remains of the last assess-
ment undisposed of in the Western parts be appropriated to the service
of the Navy. {Sac Commons' Journals, vii. 830.) Signed. FN. VIIL.
116.]
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RoBEKT Thomson and Francis Willodguby to the Council of
Statk.
l(;r,()[^^_(;()|^ .Iiinimry 27. Victuallinj; Office. — Enclosing a letter
from Dennis (Jiiudcn with whom they had miule a contract in September
last for victuallinj^ 4,000 men at the; outports named for six months and
to deliver all the butter and (iheesc the State should require in London,
Portsmouth and Plymouth for this present year, by which the Council
will perceive that for want of money according to contract he is wholly
disenabled to proceed any further therein and in no capacity to deliver
any more provisions to the fleet. Signed. Enclosed :
i. A copy of Mr. Gaudeu's letter.
ii. Order of the Council of State that the three letters of January
23rd, 2oth, and 27th be reported to the House. (See Commons*
Journals, vii. 830.) [N. VIII., 120.]
Thomas Hill and others to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], January 30. Shrewsbury Castle. — Upon the 27th this
Castle was to be betrayed by a contracted party of Cavaliers within this
town as also of several persons out of the country. I had notice of the
husiness about 12 o'clock on Friday last in part, and making some pre-
paration in the Castle for resistance, a soldier of our Company divulged
the business to a serjeant, which I then employed in strengthening the
lines Avith materials fit for their reception. I then privately strengthened
the garrison with our men that were without, and with a commanded
party marched out that night and apprehended some of those concerned
in the plot, whom I have sent to our Governor from whom you will
receive them. I desire the sense of the House as to the disposal of the
persons now in custody. Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 117.]
The Officers and Soldiers of the five companies of Colonel Richard
Mosse's regiment now in the North to [the Parliament].
[1659-60, January.] — Stating that on the interruption of the 13th
of October last they had marched to Westminster by order from Sir
Arthur Hazelrigg,Colonel Morley, and ColonelWalton, and then remained
till dismissed by the Council of State, and trusting that Parliament would
judge them acconling to the integrity of their hearts, they promising
ail faithful obedience for the future. Signed. [N. VIII., 100.]
Sir Henry Ingoldsby to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], February 1. Dublin. — Concerning the state of the army
there, and the appointment to commands of obedient and faithful
servants to the Parliament. (Printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix, No. 79,
p. 142.) Seal. [N. VIIL, 118.]
List of Commissioners and Judges for Scotland appointed by General
MONCK.
1659[-60], February 6. — (See Commons' Journals, vii. 835.) Sig7ied
«' George Mouck." [N. XXI., 136.]
George Moody, Alderman, to Williaji Lenthall.
1659[-60], February 8. Bury St. Edmunds. — Enclosing a declara-
tion found posted that morning, being market day, on the market cross.
[N. VIIL, 121.]
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Cornelius Holland to Williasi Lenthall.
1659[-()0], February 20. Creslowe. — Desiring to be excused attend-
ing the House on that day as ordered, on account of his infirraities.
Signed. Seal. [N. VIII., 122.]
John Legh, Sheriff, to William Lenthall.
1659[-60], February 25. Boothea in Cheshire. — Certifying in
obedience to his letter of the 21st (See Commons^ Journals, vii. 841)
that in tiie year 1648, the two knights for the shire were Sir William
Brereton and Sir George Booth, and the members for the city William
Edwards and John llatcliff ; that William Edwards was in Ireland, and
that he had given notice to John Ratciiff to attend. Seal. [N. VIII.,
123.]
The Council of State.
1659| -60], March 5. — Proceedings in the case of Colonel John Lam-
bert. (Printed in Commons' Journals, vii. 864.) [X. XVI., 166.]
John Maudit to " Right Honoukable Patriots and Christian
Brethren" [the Pajrliament],
16.59[-60], March 12. Penshurst in Kent. — Arguing, with many
quotations from Scripture, against a sudden dissolution. (Printed in
Grey, iv. Appendix, No. 70, p. 128.) [N. VIII., 125.]
John Owen, Stationer, to the Parliament.
[1659-60, March 15.] — Petition praying for payment for the
stationery supplied by him since the previous May. (See Commons'
Journals, \n. Sli<.) Signed. [N. XXII., 124.]
J. S., a relative of Gkneral Monck, to the King.
[1660, May .3.] — Address of congratulation. {Copy. Original is in
the State Pa[)ers. See State Papers, Domestic, p. 5. Also printed in
Grey, iv., Appendix, No. 44, p. 74.) [N. XVI., 119.]
The Com.mittee of Discoveries
1660, May 19. — Report. (Printed in Commons' Journals, viii. 37.)
[N. XVI., 168.]
William Lenthall to Sir Harhottle Grimston, Speaker.
[1660, June.] — Desiring him to offer to the House statements show-
ing that his gains when Speaker were much less than was supposed.
(Printed in Grey, iv.. Appendix, No. 68, p. 125.) (See Commons'
JournaLs, viii. 61.) Seal. [N. VIII., 127.]
Sir William Walter to Sir Thomas Ciiambeulaine, at Wickham.
1660[-1], January 2. Sarsdon. — Stating thnt lately in London the
Lord Lieutenant of the County h.nd blamed him f'oi- the state of the
Militia, that he had sent out warrants to summon all the enrolled of
Chadling Hundred to meet at Chipi)ing Norton on Friday the 4th,
and desirinc Sir Thomas to attend as the nearest Deputy Lieutenant.
[N. VIII.,. 126]
Account.
[In or after 1660.] — Showing what part of the Adventurers' money
raised for Ireland was used against the King, and what was employed
in Ireland. " So that there was sent into Ireland . . . which the
C98
iel)els at Westminster socmed so much concerned for, but 154,O03/.O«.9</."
Jn parts illegible. [N. XXI., 7.]
Presentment of the Guand Jury of the County of
NOETHAMI'TON.
rigS3,] — Alluding to the late plot against the King and his
brother (the Bye House plot), and to the seditious address presented
by the disaffected of the County at the last election, which desired a
chan'^e in the succession to the Crown, and suggesting that all ill aiiected
persons to Government may give security for the peace, and particularly
Ralph Mountague, Esq. Copy. [N. XV., 180.]
Fragment in Dutch.
N. D. — (Consists only of 12 lines. The names of the Prince of Wales
and General Cromwell occur in it.) [N". XVI,, 169.]
Paper.
N. D. — Stating in detail the authority of the governor of a garrison.
In all military aifairs he has the sole control independently of the Com-
mittee. If he be not thought competent complaint should be made to
the General. [N". XXI., 129.]
Titles of Four Acts of Parliamfnt.
N. D. — The first is for the speedy and effectual reducing of the rebels
in Ireland, the others are amending Acts. [N. XXI., 18.]
Ordinance.
N. D. — Confirming orders made by the House of Commons or by
Committees of Parliament concerning Papists' and Delinquents' Estates
without the concurrence of the House of Lords, but declaring that such
concurrence should be necessary in future. [N. XV., 171.]
A List of Gentlemen of Cumberland.
N. D. — [N. XV., unnumbered, preceding 183.]
to .
N. D. — " I have delivered the hopes you have given me of the speedy
raisino- of a fortnight's pay to those troops so confidently that from this
time I shall be»in to punish all the disorders and violences committed by
them as if they had shirts or boots. I conjure you therefore humbly
to move the House on my behalf to hasten the letters after me, or I
shall lose my reputation with the army and they will keep theirs with
the country. I desire also very earnestly that the Gentlemen of the
Counties through which I march may have order to meet me upon my
march to assist me in gathering provisions of all kinds necessary to the
troops, and to advise with me of securing the country from the Rebels'
forces, and easing it from our own as much as may consist with the
preservation of those forces committed to my charge, and I shall
endeavour to give " a becoming " account to the House of my zeal to
the King's service and respect to their orders." Copy. [N. XII., 99.]
Fragment.
N. D. — Entitled " This concerns the present Government in England,
who should have long since lifted up their heads according to the word of
God, Z,?fc. 21, and in their consciences considered the day of the Lord.
1 Thess. 5; ApocaL 3, 16, 17,18, 22; Dan. 7, 12." [N. XVI.,
unnumbered between 165 and 166.]
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Supplement.
Captaiu John Hotham to the Kael of Newcastle.
1642[-3], February 11, Cawood. — " I am very sorry that you
should have the least occasion to thinke that I am not mindfuU of that
freindship whioii I shall ever soe valew. I make noe question, but you
will still honor me with your good opinion, untill you finde I doe some
act unworthy of itt, which I know you never shall. I should thinke it
happines enough to me and my posterity that any act of mine might
prove an advantage to his Majestic and a settlement to this distracted
kingdome, and whatsoever ill hap I have had to be scandald with his
Majestic I hope to make itt appeare that his honor and safety are as
deare and pretious to me, as to those that have made far greater braggs.
For Sir Ralph Hopton's miracles or Sir Hugh Cholmley's defeat, they
are noe motives to me. I should as soone doe what I thinke is fitt for an
honest man to doe after my Lord of Essex had gott a victory as before.
I confesse I pin my faith upon noe man's sleeve, nor will I follow any
man's courses, if I be not satisfied that they sute with honor and justice.
I hope to see the endevors of honest men prevayle soe far, now that the
proi)ositions are gone to the King, that wee shall once agayne sec truth
and peace in our dayes, and I wish with all my hart that which side
soever will not condiscend to wave trifles for the settlement of Church
and State that his owne side may leave him. For my owne part rather
then be a slave to etheir I would live of bread and water in another
kingdome. I am of your opinion if we agree not wee shall trouble
one another to little purpose. But that I was turnd the wandering
Jew you had heard before this from" me. Seal. [N. II., 156.]
The Same to the Same.
1642[-3], February 12. Cawood. — " I am glad for the prisonniers'
sake that the time is soe neere. I make noe question but every man
will contribute his endevors to a worke of soe great charity. All things
promised shall be really performed by " me. Seal. [X. II., 157.]
The Same to the Same.
Same date and place. — " You are pleased still to increase the obli-
gation of him that was before as much a servant to your person and
worth as ever any frcind you had in the world, and truly itt is a great
comfort to me in the middest of these mighty disturbances, which every
private and the publicke groanes under, that I have soe noble a frcind
to rely on in these great exigencies of the Commonwealth. I know
your Lordship's quality estate and good affection in the country where
you have lived may make you more happy than anything att Court can,
although I well know your Lordship's great interest there. The cause
is playne why those Cesars would fall into the East Riding more then
into the West, because they thinke there will be fewer blowes then in
the West, for there you shall constantly have their advice to fall on. I
know them of old, your Lordship's respects to me is noe lesse for that,
but I would I could meet with a knot of them single to maki; sport.
You may remember Leeds and the Commaunder in Chief." [N. II., 158.]
The Lotos Justices and Council of Ireland to the Eakl of
Okmonde.
1641, November 2. — (The substance is in Carte, Life of Ormonde,
193. The original is probably in the Carte papers.) [N. XL, 60.]
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[William Licnttiall] to [Siii Thomas Gower.]
[1641-2, March 16.] — (Printed in King's Pamphlets, E. 140,
number 11.) [N. XL, 79.]
Waltku Wrotteslev to Sir Sampsox Evers.
1042, April 20. Wrottosley. — Enclosinfjj a particiiliir of tlic conduct
of Mr. Thomas Leveson, and dcsirin;^ liim to mov<3 the House for a
Ne Exeat Regnnni, " that the Houde may be acquainted with his
carriages before he goes." Enclosed :
The said Particular.
1642, April 9. — " The said day Mr. Thomas Leveson sent . . .
to John Tanner, . . an armourer in Wolverhampton to de-
mand his horseman's arms, Avho gave them answer he was not
to deliver them without command from the Deputy-Lieutenants.
. . . Mr. Leveson " then " came himself in person . . .
to the said John Tanner's shop, and spoke these words, ' Sirrah !
why did you not send me my armes.' ? John Tanner submis-
sively replied with his hat in his hand . . . that he was
not to deliver them without order from the Deputy- Lieutenants,
and therefore wished him not to take it ill. Whereupon Mr.
Leveson asked, 'who were Deputy-Lieutenants?' to which
John Tanner told him, Mr. Crompton and Mr. Wrottesley and
others ; and thei-eupon Mr. Leveson in a violent passion said
that Mr. Wrottesley was a fool and a knave, and he, meaning
the said John Tanner, was a stinking rogue, and he would whip
him and have him set by the heels ; and with those words with
a cane which he had in his hand stroke him two or three blows,
one whereof hit him on the head and made a great knob in the
skin thereof." (See Commons' Journals, ii. 554.) [N. XL, 87.]
Sir Hugh Cholmley, Sir Philip STAPiLxocf, and Sir Henry
Cholmlky, to William Lenthall.
1642, June 13. York. — (Identical mutatis mutandis with the letter
to the Speaker of the House of Peers, printed in Lords' Journals,
V. 138.) [N. XL,94.]
Sir Nicholas Loftus to Robert Reynolds.
1642, September 16. Dublin. — I find all things here in a miserable
condition. All the soldiers are Avasted away with sickness, death, and
slauorhter; all the provisions of powder, match, and ammunition, are
spent. If the enemy were to know our weakness, we should hardly be
able to hold out for six weeks. Unless some governor be sent having
the countenance of the state in England, all things will fjill into
lamentable confusion. The army is so weak that it cannot do any
service or go abroad ten miles from the city. What is done in the
provinces of Munster, Ulster, and Connaught, we cannot learn. The
rebels here rejoice in the distractions of England. They have divers
agents in England, from whom they expect great comfort. If the
28,000/. designed to be sent hither do not come, we shall have this
small army in a confusion of mutiny. I wish I were out of the king-
dom before they hear of the stay of it. 1 wish that the Parliament
had sent a committee to Dublin, as I desired. [N. XL, 131.]
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Isaac Pennington, Lord Mayor of London, to William Lentiiall.
1643, March 27. — Concerning the coajmitment of Sir Kenelm
Digby. (See Comino7is Journals, iii. 22.) [N. XL, 200.]
Sir John Hotham to Willia.m Lenthall.
1643, April 1. Hull. — (The substance appears from Commons''
Journals, iii. 27.) [X. XL, 208.]
Captain John IIotiiam to the Eaul of Newcastle.
1643, April }. Beverley. — "I am very sorry you should ever
harbour such an opinion of me, as to think that any moiive whatsoever
could ever move mo to betray the public trust I have undertaken,
unless they had unquestionably fallen from principles of honour and
honesty, I could never have satisfied myself but I should have been the
scorn and byeword of every boy in the street. . . . My particular
affection to your person was a motive to me to be glad to serve you if a
way might be found out to do it as befitted a gentleman, otherwise I
will not serve the greatest Emperor, although reward and punishment
were propost-d in the highest measure, and therefore for an end of the
treaty as you please. I shall speak no more of it at all ; but now to
give you a taste that all is not as you think at Court I shall freely tell you
this, that within this four days some very near her ^Lijcsty spoke such
wonls of contempt and disgrace of you as truly ibr my part I could not
hear them repeated with patience, and you will plainly see if they dare
venture it, you will have a successor. This . . is not fiction, and
further such oft'ers of grace and favour and honour have been mtide
within this few diiys to your servants here with a very great under-
valuing of you as may be you will not beheve ; but it shall not be said
that an answer shall be returned to any of them. . . I speak not
this for myself, 1 can shift in any fortune, but for the great esteem I
have of your worth, that you be not abused and ungratefully used by
the malice of your enemies that envy your virtues. . . . Postscript.
— For the Lincolnshire business you know my near relations there, and
I confess, at the instance of such friends as I could net deny, and with
great importunity, made me seem content they should use my name,
which they persuaded themselves would do their business good, stand-
ing but then in a reasonable condition." [X. XL, 209.]
The Same to the Same.
1643, April 3. Beverley. — " I received your two letters, and for ray
promise that you write of I believe that I might write some such thing,
and I am in the same mind still that I should be glad of an op[)ortunitv
to .serve his ^Lijesty, but it must be such a one as not to bring upon me
the odious name of knavery ; but now for the particular you write of,
upon your en^'iigeuient, which 1 confess 1 trust almve all, that it shall be
made use of as to your private, 1 shall give you all the particular.^. The
words were these, ' that you were a sweet (Jeneral. lay in bed until
eleven o'clock and combi'd till 12. then came to the t^ueen, and so the
work was done, and that General King did all the business.' They were
sptoken by my Lady Cornwallis in the hearing of Mr. Portington, a
fellow cunning enough ; and this to my tiither and another gentleman
with many other wonls ot jindervaluing, which he said were spoken by
others ; for the great ofiirs that were made, they came from my Lord
Goring, the instrument ]Mr. George Butler, and it was offered that he
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should meet my father ia nny place upon his word, an<l strange things
to he really piM-forincil. Tin; great esteem that I have of your private
friendship l(>ad.s me to do this, and not anything of the public ; and if
you think the friendship of a gentleman worth your acceptance you
shall have it with as much affection and integrity to your particular as
you can expect, and I shall ho faithful to you, whatsoever become of the
public, and for their Court tricks I value them not, as never intending
to be within the reach of them, God saying A men ; for I have taken
such course as if the times be bad to me my wife and children have to
put meat in their mouths, and if I live I shall shark for meat and drink,
and if I be knockt in the head the care is taken, I need not a wnter
jerkin. For attending you I doubt I cannot, Sir Hugh Cholmeley's
business hath drawn such a jealousy upon me and our people talk at
large. . . You can expect nothing at Court, truly the women rule
all, and what certainty can be hoped from them he that knows them may
easily guess ; strengthen yourself with such friends as will not forsake
you upon every of the Court . Although
I am not worthy to advise you, this course all wise men have taken.
You have now done great service, that will be forgotten when they
think they can shift without you." Blanks in transcript. [N". XL,
210.]
The Kentish Committee to William Lenthall.
1643, April 4, 5, 5. Rochester. — Concerning the apprehension of
Sir H. Compton ; the tumult at the election of overseers at Dartford
raised by one Summers, a brewer; and the bad attendance of Deputy-
Lieutenants who were members of the House. (For all three see
Commons' Joiirnals, iii. 31, 33, 31.) [N. XL, 211, 212, 213.]
The Bailiffs op Yarmouth to Miles Corbett.
1643, April 6. — Enclosing the information of a Scotchman from
Ostend concerning great forces prepared at Dunkirk to invade England,
supposed to be intended for either Yarmouth or Burlington. [X. XL,
214.]
The Kentish Committee to Willl\m Lenthall.
1643, April 6. Rochester. — Again desiring that Sir Edward Hales
and other gentlemen be commanded to attend their future meetings.
[N. XL, 215.]
Petkr Seale, Mayor, and others, to William Lenthall.
1643, April 10. Southampton. — (The effect appeai-s from Commons'
Journals, iii. 42.) [X. XL, 217.]
Captain John Hotham to the Earl of Newcastle.
1643, April 14. Lincoln. — " It is a part of my unhappiuess that I am
necessitated by my employment to be so far distant from j'ou, and not
to hear of your well-being by a line or two ; I have not been idle since
you writt last to do his Majesty and your Lordship the best service I
could, although to bring that about I was glad to go seemingly the
contrary. I have since I came into this tOAvn dealt with some of my
friends that they would not be so violent against his Majesty's service,
and was bold to promise them a pai'don if they would retire and give
way that this country might be wholly at his devotion, the gentlemen
are so considerable that of my knowledge, if they desist, there shall not
be a man here to hold up his hand against his Majesty ; I was so
703
earnest with them that I am confident it will be done, if your Lordship
will be pleased to return me an assurance that they shall have his
Majesty's favour and pardon. The gentlemen are Sir Christopher
Wray and Sir Edward Ayscough, men as considerable as any in the
North, and for myself, your interest in me must wholly guide me. I
shall submit to such a course as you shall think fit for him that you
were pleased to name your friend ; and . . when this is done I hope
it will appear, that none hath done that great considerable service as
you have done, and I doubt not but his Majesty's grace and favour will
be on you accordingly. . ." [N. XL, 220.]
The Earl of Stamford to the Speaker of the House of Peers,
pro tempore.
1643, April 15. Exeter. — "The last week during our cessation I
went to Bristol, where I was in hopes to have found Sir William
Waller, but he was then enfployed upon very good service, and could
not have leisure to give me a meeting ; so in my return back to this
place I visited Bridgewater and Taunton . . . where I have placed
some few men to garrison there ; and I have given order to make some
works in both places, that in short time I trust in God I shall secure
those places from all danger. From thence I went to Barnstaple,
Bideford, and Appledore, and those places likewise I have taken care
of, and doubt not but by God's blessing to prevent by those works and
the good affection of the inhabitants ... all invasions whatsoever
. . . either by sea or laud. I intended to have come tlience as upon
Monday last, but meeting with some intelligence from Wales I stayed
one day more, I hope to very good purpose, if it shall please God to
send favourable winds, for I dispatched out two small barques with 50
musketeers in each, and made ready for the next day three good ships
all well manned, and so gave them my commission to ply to and again
upon the Severn Sea, for I was informed from very honest men that
came from Wales, that the Earl of Worcester with his whole family
were come down in very groat haste to . . Swansey, there intending
to take ship[)ing, for one of the revolted ships of Bristol did then ride
in that harbour, so I gave command that those two small barques,
having in them above 14 oars to row if the wind served not, ....
should make an attempt to take that ship ; if they failed, the other
three ships, being good able ships, might in time and by God's blessing
do the work. I have likewise placed both horse and foot upon all the
seacoast, that in case any of the Malignants that are fled into Wales
should attempt to return home . . they might be apprehended. The
later design hath wrought so good effect that some hath been alreatly
taken. I shall give your Lordshii)s a further account concerning our
new levies. Our men come in plentifully, es|)ecially the seamen, and
grow very conformable to our land comnuiiiders, being all of thora
ambitious to be taught the land diseipline, which is a thing very rare
amongst seamen. I believe that I shall have near 2,000 seamen in my
army, so that our foot I esteem shall be about 3,500 men besides our
towns well garrisoned, and about some eight troops of horse, of
dragoons none at all, for I have found that they serve their own turns
by plundering and robbing, liut do little service or duty at all. It
pleased" (iod to favour us with the blessing of such a prosperous wind
that we received from Holland about 1,500 good muskets, of which we
stood in great need, so that now we sliall be fitted to march into the
field within a few days, all other materials being in a good readiness as
tents and ammunition. . . The gentlemen of the counties of Devon
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and Somerset take infinito pains and dcsorvo a fuvonrahio acceptance
from both IIoiisos and the whole Kingdom. I shall not fail on rny
pai't to use . my be.st endeavour.s to deserv*; tho title of a faithful
iind |iaiiifullal)(iiii('i- in this viiiejaid. Po.stscrijit. — Our Conitnissioners
at I'lynioiitli now upon tli(^ treaty arc in (expectation of 10 days more
cessation, Avliich in all our judj^jonients may advantage uh excecilingly,
by reason our men understand no diHc.i[)line as yet." [X. XI., 221.]
Arthuu Dakins to the Dkputv-Lieutenants of Essex.
1640, April 17. Watford. — Desiring them to take into their serious
consideration what upon the general and earnest entreaty both of
officers and .soldiers I am to present by the bearer. On our march out of
Essex by the directions of Lord Grey of Warke we, as far as we
could, obeyed all his orders, and we are now quartered at Watford on
the edge of Hertfordshire, out of which neither officer or soldier is
willing to move, being out of the Association, v.-ithout some special and
authentic order, and such accommodation as may relieve them in their
jnarchcs, and secure them from the enemy. They expect, and I doubt
not, resolve Avith alacrity and courage suddenly to fall upon the enemy,
but the want of the necessaries I shall propound is a main stop and
hindrance to their better resolutions. First, tlie want of close waggons
to transport and keep dry our ammunition, next a surgeon, to look to
the hurt, maimed, or sick, as we have divers already, and have left some
behind not able to travel for want of these conveniences, next an able
and religious teacher to apply and administer comfort and courage to
our soldiers. We want likewise a sutler, a quarter-master, a provost-
marshal, and an armourer, but for these three last we shall not trouble
you, because we have partly provided them already. A larger supply
of ammunition is also required. [X. XI., 222.]
Captiiin John Hotham to the Earl of Newcastle.
1643, April 18. Lincoln. — "I received your letter and your safe
conduct by my trumpet, but with them a message, that I must either
come this day to you or not at all, and indeed the safe conduct is only
until Wednesday night. I was very sorry to see myself put upon an
impossibility, for it was 12 o'clock before the boy came, and then I had
to acquaint those gentlemen with it, and ride 26 miles alter, which
could not be done in that time. . . If your occasions do at this time
call you northward that I c^Jinot for the present attend you, yet I
doubt not but to make it appear when I have the honour to wait upon
you that his INlajesty's service here hath all that time by your means
made a very large progress ; for I hope to gain my Lord Willoughby
and all those that have here either power or reputation. One thing
yesterday disadvantaged me much, a letter that I received from tome
gentlemen at Newark about the exchanging of prisoners, so full of pride
and folly, and what is not in a gentleman, that those men of quality
here said nothing in the whole business troubled them so much as
joining with men of so great folly and little worth : the letter I have
sent you ; they had an answer shaq) enough, and they will never be
treated with again by any that understands himself." [X. XL, 223.]
The Kentish Committee to William Lenth.4.ll.
1G13, April 19. Rochester. — " We Iind the weekly tax would go
cheerfully on, were it not for some obstacles that must be removed.
And although there be many branches, yet we find they all spring from
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one head, that is the Malignant Clergy, who both privately wliisper and
publickly speak against the unlawfulness of it, and so stagger the minds
of their parishioners, for we find not much opposition, but where such
are who are as malicious to this as the subscriptions. We shall humbly
offer these two cures for this disease ; first when any such minister hath
two livings, that one be sequestered and |)ut in the hands of some man
better affected, when but one, if he persist in instilling such principles
into his ignorant parishioners he be also sequestered until these distrac-
tions shall have an end. Then that where any shall refuse that some
two or three in a parish so refusing be returned up to the House to
receive sucli punishment as will be a warning to others, for it will be a
toil to any Collector to distrain for so many petty sums, and infinitely
retard the payment which had need to be quickened." [N. XI., 224.]
William Lenthall to Lord Guey ok Grobv.
1643, Aprd 20. — (The effect appears from Commons' Journals, iv. 52.)
[N. XL, 225.]
Sir John Gell and others to the House of Lords.
1643, April 20. Derby. — (The effect appears from Lords' Journals,
vi. 16 ; and Cotninons'' Journals, iii. 58.) [N. XI , 226.]
The Committee of Suffolk to William Lenthall.
1643, April 20. Bottesdale. — Desiring that all former Committee-
men for subsidies and taxes in the county might be added to the Com-
mittee for sequestering the rents of Malignants and Recusants, and that
the knights of the shire and other members for the county might be
sent down. (See Commons' Journals, iii. 59.) [N^- XL, 227.]
The Earl of Pembroke, John Pym, and others, to the Earl of
Essex.
1643, A])ril 21. — Concerning the seizure of four horses by Cornet
Corbett from Thomas Southol's stable, two being his own, and two
belonging to Mr. De Vails, page of the backstairs to the Queen, both
Frenchmen, on whose behalf the French Agent had interfered, and sug-
gesting it would be fit to restore them, as the Parliament was likely to
send some per^on into Franco, for which this act would be but an ill
preparation. (See Conimons' Journals, iii, .35, 75.) [N. XL, 228.]
William Palmer, Mayor, and two Aldermen, to William Lenthall.
1643, April 21. Barnstaj)le. — Desiring authority to proceed with
their fortifications and indemnity tor any damage to private property
they niigiit thereby cause. (^See Commons' Journals, iii. 63, 67 ; and
Lords' Journals, vi. 27.) [N. XI., 229.]
Sir John Selisy to William Lenthall.
1643, April 24. St. Cleers in East Kent. — Accusing Mr. J)ixon,
whom he is sending up. (The effect appears from Commons' Journals,
iii. 58.) [N. XL, 234.]
Edmund Prideaux to William Lenthall.
1643, Ajwil 26, past 12 at night. Exeter.— , . . " Our intelli-
gence came just as did from Keintou field, the rogues that ran away
brought certain advice that all our army was routed, which put all the
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ci(y of lOxoii into ii <;iciit ilistniction ; hoiuo timu utter, otliers camf; that
f^iivf l)i'tt(M- hopes ; at hvst wo received the certain intellij^enee.
Tli(i Major >;ot as miicli honour l)y his honourable retreat from Lan-
ceston, as by liis victory at Okeliainpton. In his riiturn he lost not one
man, nor in the skirmish lust not any musket or any con^^i^lerable thing,
thoui^h he slew divers of the enemy in his retreat, and it is confcst 100
were slain in (In; whole whereof Captain Basset of the isle of Seilly was
one . and he that succeeded him in that command was also
tiikcn prisoner, and some others of quality were slain also. One of
Chudleigh's field pieces being in danger in tlie retreat to be lost, and he
being resolved to adventure bis life riither than leave anyone behind
him, and having given command to a prime officer to fetch him off,
being danger in it he refused, then the Major himself did it, and had
oOO shot at him, yet brought him away clear, drove the oxen himself
that carried it and had no hurt. For the business at Okehampton, it
was so full of discreet valour and resolution, as if the particulars were
related it would be admired how it could be managed by so young a
man. The enemy had 500 horse and dragoons and 5,000 foot having 57
colours as the prisoners confess, the work was done by 108 horse
"without any other help. The thing is almost incredible . . that 108
horse should . . . defeat 500 horse and dragoons arid 5,000 foot,^
and yet it is most certain true it was done the last night in the night,
and he had some advantage of ground. He hath taken some prisoners,
three colours. Captain Digbie's standard, twelve drums, some hundreds
of muskets and pikes and seven barrels of powder and many other
things ; had his foot seconded him, or those horse not gone a plundering
he had taken his ordnauce and wholly defeated that army
Chudleigh lost not one man . . had only two hurt. We have taken
bags of letters, books of accounts, and other things, which will discover
much of their wicked purposes. You will perceive in part what was
intended . . by what was written from the King. . . . The
truth for so much as is written is not to be doubted, for I have it from
Major Chudleigh and the captains who are all come to . . . Exon
this evening, and the enemy with his forces left, not run away nor slain,
are returned into Cornwall. . . . f. The mariners and seamen, to
say no worse, were a little too willing homewards, though Captain
Chudleigh used them with all civil and winning respects. He hath
much won the hearts of the soldiers, in fetching them off so bravely and
safely in the retreat from Lanceston." [N. XI., 235.]
Henry Marten to Mr. Baker.
1643, May 2. — (Printed in Co7nmons' Journals, iii. 68.) [N. XL,
241.]
Sir Edward Ayscoghe and Sir Christopher Wray to William
Lenthall.
1643, May 2. Lincoln. — " Necessity inforceth us still to let you know
how much those forces with Colonel Cromwell are retarded, which long
since were promised to our assistance. . . . 'Tis not fear makes us
doubt the defence of this place, for by the great industry and care of
Lieutenant-General Hotham it is now made considerable to any force
but my Lord Newcastle's whole army." (For the efifect of the rest see
Commons' Jour7ials, iii. 75.) [N. XI., 243.]
William Lenthall to Major-General Chudleigh.
1643, May 2. — Thanking him and his officers for their services at
Okehampton. [N. XI., 245.]
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Robert Knollys to Henry Jermyx.
1643, May 3. The Hague. — " I have twice sent unto you, first by
my man, whom I have now heard was unfortunately cast away at Hartle-
pool, the other ... by way of Scotland. . . . Mr. Strickland
is as busy as ever, he hath and continues his going to all the particular
States as he did to those of Arnehem in order to their association to
assist the Parliament. His information of the Prince of Orange's giving
license for 22 Dunkirk ships hath been a great occasion of his being not
so well entertained as formerly." [X. XI., 247.]
Captain John Hotham to the Earl of Newcastle.
1643, May 4. Lincoln. — " I am somewhat ashamed that I should
make you believe more certainly than I doubt you will find in some
gentlemen here. The truth is, they are divided ; some, upon the
business of the South going high, are off again, others still the same
men. I should desire your opinion what to do in it, for my Lord Wil-
loughby hangs most off. I think you are mistaken in my father, for the
reason of his standing a little aloof is, that he so infinitely wishes the
peace of the kingdom, which he thinks the King's last answer tends not
to, that I know it hath staggered him much, and my not havinor
opportunity to speak with him since, and some other that do very ill
offices in that place ; but I hope to remedy all. There have been those
ladies treating that you write of, and they were as well fitted with an
answer of nothing, but there is another manner of treater there than
they, and it was said from a good hand, that the Queen thought much
you did not enough communicate with her and take her directions, but
you were not yet to be displeased. . . . For myself I am as much your
servant as ever, and twenty such businesses as Reading shall make no
alteration, but these tickle people put me to my wits' end, yet there is
hope to overcome the difficulty with a little patience, if his Majesty's
affafrs suffer not too much by it, it may do well yet. Our lieing still
and not hasting Cromwell to join is, I am sure, some advantage ; for he
is still kept to eat up the fat clergy at Peterborough, although my Lord
of Essex hath writt often to the contrary to him. For Avhat Sir Hugh
Cholmeley says it is no matter, it is not the first time he hath scandall'd
his friends, and then denied it. I confess I am in a very great strait
in these businesses, your Lordship's wisdom can best give directions in
it." [N. XL, 248.]
Captain John Hotham, Sir Edward Ayscoghe, and Sir
Christopher Wray to William Lenthall.
1643, May 5. Lincoln. — " We cannot but hear that some to colour
their own fears, others, that the blame should rather light upon others
than themselves, have reported that we have not been so diligent to
promote the public service in these parts as we ought to have been ; to
vindicate ourselves . . . we have thought fit to give you a narrative
of some particulars ; there hath not at any time this three weeks
passed one day that we have not writt both to Colonel Cromwell, the
Norfolk Gentlemen, and my Lord Grey to appoint a place of meeting,
and we would march to them wheresoever it were ; their answer alwavs
was they would meet, but something of importance wag first to be done
in those countries they then were in, which hitherto hath been the cause
that little is done, only the particular countries where we quarter put to
a very great charge without benefit to the public. We have sent you
here inclosed the last letter that came from Colonel Cromwell, that you
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iiijiv set' we an' in no fimU. TIk; Coniniittce lioro is grown to two, nil
elsr nt London or Hull, and so they may with great ease sit safe and
talk of what they please of those actions and particulars they take up
at second hand. We shall dcsirt^ this justice, that those of this county
inav be sent down, and . . . some soldiers of knowledge with them,
and thev shall have all here surreiider(;d into their hands fo manage,
and it shall he delivered to them in as good or better condition than it
was vet in Lincolnshire." (See Commons^ Journals, iii. 75.) [N.
XL, 2.53.] Enclosed:
Olivku Cromwkli. to the Lords and Gf.ntlkmkn, Com.mittees
AT Lincoln,
1643, May 3. — (Printed in Carlvle, Letter IX., from tlie original in
the Tanner MSS. A copy is N. XL, 246.)
Siu Anthony Weldon and others to William Lenthall.
1643, May o. Dartford. — Desiring that those persons who hindered
the subscriptions should be sent for and made examples of.
And
SiK Anthony Weldon to Sik Henry Haymond and others.
[1643, May 7.] Sunday night. — Concerning Mr. Mathias Allen of
Stoue parish. (For both these, see Commons' Journals, iii. 74.) [N.
XL, 252, 25L]
The Earl of Essex to William Lenthall.
1643, May 8. Reading. — Concerning the seizure of horses in Hert-
fordshire by Captain Andrews by virtue of a warrant from himself, and
the subsequent taking away of some of them from him by Sir Thomas
Dacres and Mr. Barbor, (See Commons^ Journals, iii. 101.) [N. XL,
249.]
William Lenthall to the Committee at Lincoln.
1643, May 9. — In reply to their letters of the 2nd and 5th stating that
orders had already been given for sending down their Comnu'tlee men
about London, and sending powder to Lord Grey. " Colonel Cromwell
is already advanced and by this time in your county with a considerable
force as it is informed. My Lord General hath sent to Sir John Gell
and the Nottingham forces to drav/ all into a body with you." (See
Commons' Jour7ials, iii. 75.) [X.XL, 254.]
Colonel Walter Long to the Committee at Hauerdasheks' Hall.
1643, May 9. Chelmsford. — Concerning a discovery of plate, &c.
concealed in a secret vault at Sir Thomas Wiseman's, by some of his
troop. (See Commons'' Journals, iii. 79.) [N. XL, 255.]
Edward Martin to William Lenthall.
1643, May 9. Canterbury. — Desiring that the Receiver of Chuich
Rates should pay directly to the Collectors of the weekly Assessment the
sums assessed upon the Prebendaries. (See Commons' Journals, iii.
142.) [N. XL, 256.]
Five thousand Ship-Carpenters to William Lenthall.
1643, May 9. — Petition, praying that their former petition might be
considered and promising to pav his fees. (See Commons' Journals,
xA. 79.) [N. XL, 257.]
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KiCHAUD Ai.DAvoRTH, Mayor, and the Aldermen and Common
Council Men to the Earl of Essex.
1643, May 12. Bristol. — Interceding for the persons sentenced to
death for the late plot to surrender the city. [N. XL, 258.]
John CLAiticic to the Earl of Warwick.
1643, I\Iay [21-J31. Dunkirk. — Conceriiina: frigates sailing with
Irish CominissiotH. (The elFect appears from Commons^ Journals, iii.
99.) [N. XL, 266.]
The Earl of Essex to AVilliam Lenthall.
1043, May 22. Reading. — Concerning Mr. Stark ey's complaints.
(The efPect appears from Commons' Journals, iii. 104.) [N. XL, 264.]
Colonel Herbert Morley to William Lentitall.
1643, May 23. Lewes.— Concerning the loan of 1,000/. by Mr. John
Eagge, and a riot at West Hedly fair, when Ancient Streater was
beating for volunteers, in which the Ancient was dangerously hurt, and
the head of his drum beaten in, and enclosing a petition from divers
well affected, who desired that a certain minister to be appointed in the
place of the present one, and also sending some additional names for
Committees. [N. XL, 263.]
The Earl o9 Mulgrave to the Earl of Manchester.
164.'^, May 29. — Kensington. — (The effect appears from Lords'
Journals, iii. 70.) [N. XL, 265.]
Thomas Gurlyn, Mayor, and others to Miles Corbetp.
[1643, May.] King's Lynn. — As many gentlemen had lately
crosvded into the town, desiring power for the Mayor to examine any
strangers now in the town or that might come thereafter, and also to
deal with delinquents, should any come thither. (Sue Commons'
Journals, lil 7G.) [XL XL, 250.]
Willi \M Lenthall to the Earl of Essex.
1643, June [2.] — " Yours of the 1st of June touching the vaiious
report? of your stay at Causam (Caversham) being read in the House
of Commons they have commanded me, in answer thereto, to let you
know, that the great care and good affection, with which your Exe(!llenoy
hath constantly proceeded in the management of this weigiity and
public affair, doth so far supersede all vain reports and vulgiir censures,
that with them they can make no impres.'^iou to im])ute the least unto
your Excellency, and your letter rather gives them fresh cau.'^e of eomfnrt
and acknowle<lgement that your truly noble and most Christian reso-
lution can freely pass such rumours as these without variation or
discouragement which, as it is your Excellency's honour, so it cannot
but })roduce God's glory and the Kingdom's peace." (See Commons^
Journals, ui. 'i 13.) [N.' XL, 207.]
. Sir Robert Cooke to Willia.m Lenthall.
1 6 43, June 2. Gloucester. — "The success of Sir William Waller's
late design upon Worcester was not so prosperous as to hasten an account
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ospc'ciiilly flic opixirtuiiity of scndiiif^ it Itciii}^ \v!mtiii;jj, yet not so ill us
jn'ilmps n'j)ort may render it. Sir Wiiliaiii, fiiidiii;^ u necessity of
<lniwiiif; liis forces from llicse parts, was desirous to leave in as {^ood
condition as he ini^^ht this county afflicted on the one side with the
Worcester garri^-on, and the rather hecause it was impossible for hiui
to march away with a convenient strcnj^th, unless he withdrew the
garrison from Teuxbury, consisting with olficers of near 1,0D0 horse
and foot. In this regard he held it both necessary for this country and
of great consequence to the main to attempt the taking in of Worcester ;
that so the works being slighted it might not remain a strength for
the Parliament's enemies and give assurance to their chief Ijody of
retreat upon occasion of disaster. Upon INIonday morning he presented
his forces before it, all that day assaulted it, and especially at two gates,
Sudbury and St. John's; the cannon played on both sides all day, the
defence was obstinate, yet within less than four hours we had beaten
the enemy out of all their outworks and gained the suburb, and lodged
our musketeers at the very port, and were in as fair a way in so short a
time of gaining the town as could be. But Sir William Brereton's
forces not coming in according as was expected, and Sir William Waller
being called away by no less than five packets that evening out of the
West, exclaiming that all would be lost there, if he did not immediately
advance that way ; it was held necessary to rise to attend that service,
as of greater importance. What their loss was we cannot certify, but
are credibly informed, a sergeant-major and a cannoneer, besides others,
were slain. We lost the day before Captain Lower, killed by scouts,
that day Captain Balls, an ensign, and in all about sixteen. Sir William
Waller's trumpeter, after be had delivered his summons, was unsoklierly
shot in the thigh by one Sterner at the animation of the Governor
Colonel Beaumont. On Tuesday morning Sir William Waller drew
from thence to Teuxbury and fio to Gloucester, leaving order with me
to throw down as much of the works as the conveniency of my time
would afford, which 1 believe is so done that they are made unuseful,
though not fully slighted, and to withdraw the forces from Teuxbury to
Gloucester from whence he had sooner departed, had not the impossi-
bility of either marching without money or getting it without the
employment of his troops to collect it, a little hindered his speed. The
country is much troubled at his departure, and unless my Lord General's
motion shall divert the other forces they fear the worst." [N. XL, 269.^
Sir Walter Erle to William Lenthall.
1643, June 3. Dorchester. — " Had not the enemy's sucklen and near
approach . . cut off all intercourse betwixt this and London, necessity
as well as duty w^ould have obliged me to have given you an account
ere this of the . . . condition of this coiHity. . . The enemy is
now removed though to a place no further distant from us than that
where they formerly Avere }et the Avay is more open, and so the
opportunity of conveying letters better than it was. . . . Presently
on their approach to Salisbury, seeing this county to be in a weak
condition, and the forces we had in readiness being but a troop of horse
and a company of dragoons and a foot company or two more, no way
considerable for the opposing of such a force as was coming toward it,
I resorted to Sir William Waller, being then but a day's journey from
me. To him I represented the condition that we were in, making it
plainly to appear that unless he came speedily with succours,
not only this place but the whole county would in all likelihood be
lost, urging therewithal the consequences of it in regard of the port
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towns aud the magazines, which I have often mentioned in the House
to be of great importance. Him I found very ready and willing to answer
my desires and to give order for the drawing of his forces together
that he might presently march ; so I returned full of hopes, that, he
once advancing towards the enemy then at Salisljury, the course would
be diverted. But I know not how, some other direction . . . inter-
vening, he went a quite contrary way and sat down before Worcester,
the enemies in the mean space increasing in strength, and after awhile
advancing towards us and coming to Hlandford 12 miles distant from
us, there to take up their quarter. This, together with the being in a
manner out of hope of receiving any aid . . in time, was enough to
startle us, the rather for that this place being our chief quarter could
not by men of judgment be thought tenable, besides that those slender
works which we had, wanted men Avherewith to man them. Yet . . .
we resolved to cast ourselves upon God Almighty's providence and
protection, and, in case the enemy should come on, to defend ourselves
the best that we could ; and thereupon having some spare amies gotten
in from the county, we got in more men, and put ourselves in a
reasonable good posture ; our soldiers upon all occasions being ready to
ansAver the alarms, and manifesting much courage and resolution ;
all the magistrates, commanders, and officers obliging themselves by
solemn protestation to live aud die together in the defence of the place ;
which as it is supposed, coming to the enemy's knowledge made him to
balk us, and to march away towards Sherborne, where he now is.
Whilst our eyes were thus tixed upon Prince Maurice and the Marquess
of Hertford, upon a sudden tidings came unto us, that the Cornish were
advancing towards us on the other side, and were come within little
more than a day's march of us. You may imagine what apprehensions
this might cause ; in plain truth, we thought the case so altered by our
being beset with two armies that might upon a day's warning join . .
and sit down l)efore this place, as that we were fain to betake ourselves
to new counsels, the strength that we were to encounter being treble to
what we had prepared for. Whilst we were with much anxiety
deliberating what course to take, it pleased God to resolve our doubts
by some intelligence ... of the advancing of Colonel Popham
with a good strength both of horse and foot towards us, and immediately
thereupon also of Sir William Waller's being come away from Worcester
and making all the haste he could to be with us. These tidings were
and are a good comfort ... to us, but ... the enemy's
forces on both sides by the help of the Posse Comitatus increase so fost,
as that, unless some other force come in the rear, it will be a hard pull
to clear these parts, as it is intended and desired. They get in all the
arms, horses, &c., they make men compound for their arms that were by
us taken from them, they plunder the best afFected, and commit all
manner of outrages. God of Ills mercy deliver this poor country fiom
such guests as these. ... Be pleased to acquaint the House with
our miserable condition which is likely to be much worse and more
miserable, if some speedy course be not taken. We were in a good way
of raising money and of settling the peace of the county, but you see
how we are interrupted I humbly desire that I may
not be cast upon impossibilities, as I shall be if help be not aflbrded,
Avhen extreme necessity calls lor it. I have a great burthen lying
upon me, my fellow Deputy-Lieutenants being for their better safety
retired into Poole and leaving me alone to manage the whole business.
Postscript: — Since the sealing up of my letter I have certain
intelligence that the Cornish with all or most part of their army are
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iidvnnced as fnr as Axininstor within 22 miles of ihis placer, and, us
some of ihem f^ive out and by IIkj providing of <iiniaj((;.s yesterday at
Slieiltorne it seems probable, that b(jth armies are to meet this rlay
abont Crookhorne ; this being so, yon may judge in what a condition
we are." [N. XI., 270.]
Sir RoBEUT Cooke, Colonel Bukgiiill, and others the Committee
AT (ir.OUCESTEU tO WlLLIAM Le.NTHAI.L.
Same date. Gloucester. — " It is true that God's blessing upon Sir
William Waller's weak forces hath often raised our admiration and
engaged our thankfulness. . . , But at this time Sir Jlalph Ilopton
is marching very btrong from Cornwall, Prince Maurice with the I^^^rd
Marquess strong and increasing in power are advancing towards him ;
if they meet the conjunction will in time prove dangerous to you,
presently to us. Our desires are to interfere and with hazard to
endeavour a prevention, but our men are not only too few to encounter
theirs, but, which is worse, too many to be paid by us, and the want of
money hath bred such mutinous dispositions in the soldiers that no
arguments wuU make them stir. If by your advice his Excellency
would be pleaded to supply us with forces proportionable to that party
that is advanced from Oxford, whence we little expected spare forces
for remote attempts, and that you would be pleased to supply us
speedily with a good sum of money, we should hope, by God's assistance,
to afford you such an account as may justify your thrift for the
Commonwealth in redeeming a heavy rent with a reasonable fine.
You may perhaps hear a noise of new regiments raising, and so over-
value the strength of these parts, but the truth is, for want of money
neither can the new be completed, nor the old encouraged. If we can
obtain no supply we must wait upon God, and petition him to list our
preservation amongst his wonders ; or if we sink under the burden, it
must suffice that we have done our duty to our country in troubling you
with these necessary though unpleasant lines." (For these three letters
see Corntnons' Jouruals, iii. 116.) [N. XI., 272.]
Sir Edward Atscogii and John Broxolme to William
Lenthall.
1643, June 3. Lincoln. — " The cloud which hath long hung over
this county, it hath pleased God ... in some measure to dis[)erse.
For the malignant party at Gainsborough, being assured that the strength
of our horse was joined to the great body about Nottingham, were
puffed up with such boldness as . . . .to range over the county to
assess towns, to take prisoners and to drive men's horses, and this
course being long held by them, the 1° June Avitli some troops and
horse and dragoons they passed to Market Rascn and from thence to
many other places in this county, still doing their pleasure to the pre-
judice of the people. 2^ June they marched to and lodged at Louth,
Their leaders \vere Sir John Brook, Sir Charles Dallyson, and Captain
Whitchcoat. We being advertised of the way they took, and assisted
with 300 horse brought out of several parts to this town the day before,
sent our men to waylay them in their return homewards, but such was
the valour and vigilancy of the conmianders and soldiers, as without
rest to themselves or ease to their horses they airived at Louth very
early this morning, which they entered and subdued, and have this day
by noon brought hither near 100 prisoners and as many horses with
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some arms and other considerable bootv. The chief commanders of the
enemy saved themselves by flight." .... [N. XL, 271.]
The Kentish Committee to William Lexthall.
1643, June 3. Maidstone. — Again complaining of the neglect of
the Kentish members of the House, except Sir E. Patheric-h, to assist
them in the weekly tax, sequestrations, and assessment. [N. XL, 273.]
William Lenthall to the Committee at Deuijy.
1643, June 3. — Replying to their letter of May "7tii, and stating the
arms, ite. to be delivered to their agents. (See Cotninous' Journals,
iii. Ill, 113.) [N. XL, 268.]
William Lenthall to Sir William Waller. ^
1643, June 9. — On behalf of the House, thanking him and his officers
and assuring him " that althoiigh for the present they cannot send you
relief proportionable to their desires and your merit, yet they have
resolved to send you a further supply with as much speed as the
condition of their affairs can admit, and have given an ex[)ress command
to two worthy members . . .to take a more particular care of you
in the absence of Sir A.rthur Hasilrigg." [N. XL, 274.]
Sir William Brereton and William Mowbray to William
Lenthall.
1643, June lo. Namptwich. — " By the letters . . from iSir
Nicholas Byron, Governor of Chester, to the Lord Capel, taken amongst
many others at AVhitchurch, . . . dated April 5° and . . . 28 . .
it appears that they then hoped shortly to receive good supplies out of
Ireland, which are not to be taken notice of until they come, such is the
expression of the letter dated Apr. 5^ 1()43. In the other letter . . .Sir
Nicholas Byron expresseth, that next the business of Reading, if it should
miscarry, our retreat must be into these parts with those forces the King
can make, and not stay in the midst of an enemy to be surroundi d o)i
all sides, but where we may countenance such succours as may eat<ily come
out of Ireland. . . In pursuance hereof some rebels are already landed
and entertained, many more are daily expected, and this morning I was
advertised from Liverpool that there were two barques of Irish rebels
come into Chfister Water, which our ships could not })revent, the winii
having been constantly averse since their coming to Liverjioo). The
fortifications are as strong as the judgement and art of those men that
command theie can contrive 'hem; their preparation of ordnance
is suitable thereto, then being no less than 40 cannons as we have heard
and the Castle victualled fV.r tinee years . . . .Some of tiiem in their
letters which 1 have seen hii\(' affirmed th's city inqtregnable . . . We
Avill only add the conelu.sion of Sir Nicholas J>\ ron's letter. However
things happen, Shrew.>^bury and Chester must be our last refuge, and so to
provide for them in time, as no ihouglit of t|nitting them must Ix-
entertained." (See Commons' Journals, iii. 143.) [N. XL, 275.]
Fhilii' Francis, Mayor, and others, to Sir John Young.
1643, June 15. Plymouth. — "We are here in a deplorable condi-
tion, our whi^e county l/eing harrowed by Sir Kalph Hopton lately in
their going forth, and the forces left behind them, joining with those of
the Sheriff raised by his power, plunder a^ well in our parts in the
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South as tliosc in llie East about lOxoii. .stopping,' all intelligence
between us and Mkmh. It is no Kinall uddilion to out- iniliappiness that
our garrison soldiers l)cing ncceKsitatcd fur want of pay . . . are many
of llicni stolen out of town, and now tliat our Committees are come
hither upon our earnest and often solicitations to levy raon<'y upon the
20t.h part of men's estates, we . . . perccuve their purpose is to eai-ry it
nil from us, unless they receive orders from the House to dispose of such
money here as may be . . . necessary for our occasions." We there-
fore desire ordcis to them to leave as much money as they raise in this
south division for the use of this garrison, the loss whereof is the loss
of the whole county. [N. XL, 276.]
The Earl op Essex to William Lenthall.
1643, June 16. Thame. — Concerning Mr. Fagg. (The purport
appears from Commons' Journals, iii. 134.) [N. XI., 277.]
William Lenthall to the Citizens op Canterbury.
1643, June 17. — (The purport appears from Commons^ Journals, iii.
133.) [N. XL, 278.]
The Committee of Sequestrations for Kent to
; William Lent call.
1643, June 17.- -Concerning Mr. Ilo])ers estate. (The purport
sufficiently appears from the resolution thereon in Commons' Journals,
iii. 135.) [N. XL, 279.]
The Kentish Committee to William Lenthall.
1643, June 23. Gravesend. — Concerning Sir Norton KnatchbuU.
(The purport appears from Commons' Journals, iii. 144.) [N. XL,
284.]
The Same to the Same,
1643, June 24. Gravesend. — Concerning Sir Thomas Peyton and
Sir Francis Barnham, whom they conceive to be liable to sequestration.
[ISr. XL, 285.]
Sir William Waller to Willia^i Lenthall.
1643, June 25. Bath.— Returning thanks to the House for the pro-
vision for " these poor troops, which came very seasonably to keep life
in us, even then when we were in a gasping condition." [X. XL. 286.]
Sir Philip Stapilton and others to William Lenthall.
1643, June 26. Thame.- — "Being commanded by my Lord General
to acquaint you with the condition of the army we thought fit to inform
you that the last money being paid out to the soldiers will provide them
victuals until Monday next and no longei-, if so long; for we find our
living in the field so near the enemy altereth much the condition of our
men, avIio whilst they lay in garrison, and had necessaries and victuals,
they were in some measure contented, but now they are not, nor will be
Avithout constant pay, their provisions not being to be got without
present money, which when the country find to grow short, they will
forbear to bring in at all, without which the army cannot subsist. . . . '
We likewise offer to you other considerations, which are the continual
decay of our horses occasioned by the daily hard service they are now
put upon, since we took the field ; the present supply whereof is of
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absolute necessity, yet orders for recruitiug of our horse being only put
into the hands of the Deputy-Lieutenants hath already weakened our
strength in horse, the Deputy-Lieutonants to whom his Excellency writt
not furnishing him with horses according to his letters, for remedy
whereof we desire you would take some speedy and effectual course for
the future, and that there being a great want of pistols and saddles you
would please to take order for the provision of and sending down to the
army such convenient provision of both as can be for the present pro-
cured. We further present unto you our want of men for recruits
which we desire may be to the number of 2,000 to be sent up with all
speed, as also of muskets, pikes, swords, bandaleers for those and other
recruits of foot without which all those recruits will be altogether
unserviceable." [N. XI., 287.]
The Earl of Essex to William Lknthall.
1643, June 28. T[h]ame. — "The displeasure that the officers of this
army are fallen into in general and I in particular came unexpected
to me ; however I received it Avith all obedience ; for the plundering of
the Cavaliers at Wickham, Newport, and other parts, thus much I can
say, that I have often writt up, that it is impossible, if this army was
three times as strong:, to preserve the enemies from plundering ; we had
neither foot nor horse at any of those places, but one troop of the
Association which was without order ; and the enemy did not stay, as
those that speaks with the most, above three quarters of an hour at
Wickham. Sir Philip Stapilton and Colonel Middleton with most of
the horse were sent presently out, but they were all retreated and in
some confusion. I am sorry it should be conceived that through our
neglect the countrys should be discouraged from sending any more men
or money for the relief of the army. Sir, hitherto it is but the cries of
poor people that suffer which have grieved me ; but the last, that our
neglect should bring dishonour to the Parliament in making men
believe the subjects are much safer in the protection of the King's
army than of the Parliament's, Avounds us so deeply that I must
be forced to say, that never army served with more fidelity than this ;
for my own particular, I thank God, my heart cannot accuse me either
of want of care or hazard that I could conceive might be for the service
of the State. It is well known to divers that sits in your House, how
little ambitious I was of the great honour the Parliament was pleased to
put upon me, not out of any want of respect to venture my life for the
service of the State, I knowing my own disabilities to undertake so "^reat
a charge.
I shall take all the care I can that the army may secure these parts
from the ranging of the King's horse and secure the counties between
London and the army. My only suit is, that my imperfections mav not
be a means the army should disband for want of supply ; but rather
that the army may be paid, and there may be soraebodv placed in the
head of it, in whom they may put conhdcnce in." (For both these
letters, see Commons^ Journals, iii. 14^s,) [N. XL, 288.]
[Captain Moyek] to Mr. Rippley.
[1643, June 28.] — Warning him of the danger of Hull. (The sub-
stance is in Rushworth, iii. 2, 276.) [N. XL, 289.]
The Eakl of Essex to the Earl of Manchester.
1643, June 30. Thame. — (Printed in Lords' Journals, vi. 1 10 )
[N. XL, 291.]
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'I'oUkKLL .JOCELYN to Slit ilKNKY Mll.DMAY.
lf)4.'{, .IiJiic 30. The fort at (he Hermitn,'»c. — " I was counselled by
you tu rcjyair to tlie IIousc! and there to dechire the state of tlie Isle of
Ely. Hut tliat very eveuin;; a im^ssen^er whs pent unto ma to let ine
know that those forces that were left under my comrnari'l at Ely for the
security of the Isle were in my absenc*; thrust forth, and (carinj^ that
the like should be done at this fort, which is a very consideiablo passa;:*-,
1 made haste to .'^ecure it, and here I have been ever since and though
daily threatened, yet I shnll be able to make it good for one week."
[N.'XL, 292.]
The Cc^MMiTTKE Foii Cambridgeshiue to William Lenthall.
1643, June 30. Cambridge. — Recommending Mr. George Green for
the incumbency of Sutton, in the Isle of Ely. [N. XI., 293.]
Sir Walter Erle to William Lenthall.
1643, June 30. Wareham. — . . . "Since the departure of
Prince Maurice, and the Marquess of Hertford with their forces out of
these parts, and their joining with the Cornish men upon the taking of
Taunton and Bridgewater, and the besieging of . . .
Exeter, the consequence whereof hath been the overrunning and
in effect the conquest of two of the greatest and richest counties
of this kingdom, men's hearts fail them exceedingly, so as we find
them not anything so forward to engage their persons or estates
as formerly ; and as for the levying of moneys, whereupon
depends the maintaining of those forces which we have gotten
together ; it is by reason thereof, and of the nearness of that great
army, and tliose other forces, grown to be quite at a stand, every
man being afraid, lest the bringing in of his money may be a means
to expose him and his estate to rapine and plunder, if any strong
party should break in upon us, as is likely enough tliere may, so as
our troops are fallen much in arrear. And now when
we had escaped the danger of being swallowed up by that army
that passed through our country, and by the way stayed well nigh
a fortnight amongst us, we are come to be in a worse condition
than ever ; and for my part, I am sure, may truly say it, for such commands
are laid upon us, as if they be obeyed will in all likelihood utterly
ruin us, and if they be not obeyed, what censure Ave shall incur
we know not. For instance now &t this present time a command comes
from Sir William Waller for me to march towards him v.ith all the
strength that I can make ; at the very same instant, comes another to
require me to provide 300 musketeers to be laid aboard my Lord of
AVarwick's fleet, which is bound for the west, neither of which can any
Avay consist with the safety of this county and those places of impor-
tance in it which hitherto have been kept for your pervice. . . .
The demands are such, as if either of them be yielded unto, I shall
. . . be brought into a f;ir worse condition than ever I was in before,
for whereas in the lowest estate that ever I was in for this twelvemonth,
I was able to draw out two or three foot companies to assist me upon
occasion, besides my troop of horse ; now when as within 30 or 40
miles of me, th-^'.re are tipon the matter three several bodies of the enemy
that may, whenever they will, send out parties to molest us, I shall not
be able to look abroad with so small a number, and that one troop of
mine will be the only troop remaining within 40 miles compass, those of
the enemy excepted which are many ; and this at such a time as we are
upon the point of besieging, or at least blocking up of Corfe Castle, that
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beojins exceedingly to annoy us; and when the Isle of Porthuul lately
reduced begins to incline to a second revolt, which will with miicii
more ease take effect, when Weymouth shall be left without a garrison,
as it will lie if both those commands be obeye<l. ... I ratiier wag
in hope . . . that we should liave been reinforced with two or three
troops of horse, with which I hope we not only should have cleared the
western parts ol this county, where a party or two, newly raised, begins
to spoil and plunder, but all that part of Devonshire, which i;, betwixt
us and Elxeter. Thus you sea what straits I am brought into. My
humble request ... is that the House may he made acquainted
herewith, that so there may be some l^etter course taken for the safety of
this county ... or at least, if businesses through want thereof
should miscarry, it may not reflect upon me. . . . Tn the mean-
time in obedience to those commands .... I have in the first
place given order for two troops of liorse, such as they arc, to join with
those of Hampshire, and to march towards Sir William Waller, though
with no small hazard, and am now giving order for 200 musketeers to be
put aboard the fleet, which I suppose will this day come in Portland
Road." Pnafscrijit. — Desiring the presence of Mr. Brown, which will
be very useful in raising money and other business. [N". XL, 291.]
Thom.vs Stockdale to William Lkntiiall,
1643, July 1. Halifax. — "I writt to you ... on Thursday
last, since which time the state of our affairs are much altered, beino-
clianged from ill into worse. . . . Yesterday morning we drew our
forces together consisting of 1,200 commanded men of the garrison of
Leeds, seven companies of Bradford, 500 men of Halifax, Pomfret,
Paddleworth, Almonberr}, and the country thereabouts, twelve com-
panies of foot brought out of Laucasiiire, and of hor.se we had ten troops
of our own and three from Lanca.shire, but the troops for the most part
weak ; we had four pieces of brass ordnance with us and a great part
of our powder and match, and many club-men followed us, who are fit
to do execution upon a flying enemy, but unfit for other service, for
I am sure they did us none ; and with this strength, being nut full
4,000 men horse and foot armed, we marched from Bradford against
the enemy who lay about three miles of us in a village called Aidualton
or Atherton and the places thereabouts. They hearing of cur prepara-
tion had left their quarters about Howley and chosen that place of
advantage being both a great hill and an open moor or common, wiiere
our foot could not be able to stand, their horse. Their army consisted
of 8,000 of their old foot, and aijout 7,000 new men raised by the
Commission of Array, and, as most men say, 4,000 horse, which I could
not conceive by view, though the truth is they had 80 cornets, and so
might have had more, if their companies had been full and well armed,
but indeed there are many both of their horse and foot very slenderly
armed. LTpnn Atherton moor they planted their ordnance and ordered
their battalia, but they manned divers houses standing in the enclosed
grounds betwixt Bradford and Atherton moor Avith musketeers, and
sent out great parties of horse and foot by the lanes and enclosed
grounds to give us fight. Our forlorn hope consisting of hor.se and
foot and dragoons was led by Captain Miidmay, to whom was joined
Captain .Askwith, Captain Morgan, Captain Farrar, Captain Salmon,
and Captain Mudd. The van, wherein Avere placed the \,2()0 ci..m-
manded men from Leeds was led by Major-General Gilford, and the
main battle wherein [were] the forces of Lancashire and oOO from the
parts about Halifax and the moors ha<l the Lord (lenernl himself,
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Colonol A^litoii, and Colonel Ilolluiid in it, and the rear with the garrison
forces of Bradford wcro !(!(! l)y LitMitonant-Colonol Forbes. The horse
were coiiimaiidtMl Ity Sir Tiioiiias Fairfax, w!io should have led tlu^ main
l)attle, il" tlic Lord vJlcncral could hav<! been pcr.suadctd to absent himself.
Our forl()ri\ hope beat back the enemies out of tlie lanes and enclos<'d
grounds, killiii<:r many and taking .some prisoners, and then the van
coming up IVll u[)<)n the enemies on the left han<l and the main battle
upon those on the right hand, and after some dispute beat the enemy both
out of the houses they had manned and from the skirts of the moor to the
hei'T'ht, killing very many and amongst them two Colonels, one of thera,
as by description I conclude was Colonel H(;rn(,', and our horse very
bravely recovered part of the moor from the enemy, and maintiuned it
and the rear fell on in the middle and did good service. Thus far we
had a fair day, but the success of our men at the first drew them
unawares to engage themselves too far upon the enemies, who having
the advantage of the ground, and infinitely exceeded us in numbers, at
least five for one, they sent some regiments of horse and foot by a lane
on the left hand to encompass our army, and fall on their rear, which
forced us to retreat, and our men, being unacquainted with field service,
Avould not be drawn oft" in any order, but instead of marching fell into
running; the commanders did their best to stay them, but in vain, for
away they went in disorder, yet they brought off two pieces of the
ordnance, and lost the other two and many prisoners, but the estimate of
the number I caimot give you. Sir Thomas Fairfax with five or six
troops of horse brought oft" the most part of the main battle, wherein
the Lancashire men were, and made his retreat to Halifax very well, for
the enemy was gotten so far before him towards Bradford, as he could
not reach that place, and with much importunity I persuaded the Lord
General to retii'e, who stayed so long upon the field, until the enemies
were got betwixt him and Bradford, yet he took byways and recovered
the town. Our loss was not great in commanders, for I do not yet hear
of any save Major Talbot killed and Lieutenant-Colonel Forbes taken
pris;oner. Our loss of prisoners taken by the enemy was great, but the
number is not equal to the fear and distraction it hath begotten in the
country, which is increased by the Lancashire forces, who are retired
home, the commanders not being able to persuade them to stay, as they
alleo-e, only we have got some 20 horse and 200 foot of them to stay
with us at Halifax, upon promise to pay them ready money for their
entertainment, which otherwise absolutely refused. . . . The country
is wasted and exhausted and tired out with the weight of the troubles
continually falling upon this part of Yorkshire, the soldiers want pay, and,
which is worse, arms and powder and other ammunition, and are over-
charo-ed with the most potent strength that opposeth the Parliament ;
insomuch as the soldiers disband and desert the service, and the country
overawed cannot longer assist the army ; and if speedy supply be
not sent with some considerable succour of men, the Lord General will
be constrained to accept of some dishonourable conditions from the
enemy. ... I am now at Halifax, to which place I came last
nit^ht . . . and take opportunity to send this bearer with Sir
Thomas Fairfax's warrant to get you speedy notice, lest we be so shut up
in Bradford and Leeds as we cannot send. Sir Thomas Fairfax is gone
himself to Bradford with some horse and foot that he brought hither
yesterday. Hasten some relief to preserve the most constant part of the
kintniom. Postscript. — As I was closing this letter, I received a letter
and after that a messenger from the Lord General to tell me that the
enemy have made eight great shot at the town this day, and have even
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now recovered certain houses without the works, wliich if he cannot
get fired, will much endanger the loss of the town. Sir Thomas is gone
with some succours from hence, and what can be had more, I will get
up, but the people atir with fear seeing no succours appear." [N. XI.,
295.]
Sir Thomas Pkluam, Sir Thomas Parke k, aud others, to
WiLLiAJi Lenthall.
164[8(?)], June 29. Lawes. — "The magazine at Horsham long
since seized upon by the disaffected party, is now employed to arm them-
selves and adherents, and some numbers are already drawn into a body,
which we fear will soon increase, unless timely course be taken .
for they continue together, and by beating of drum invite men unto
them ; what influence this disaster may have upon other parts of this
county we know not, but have just cause to suspect the worst." (Dated
1643, but this is almost certainly a mistake for 1618. See letter of
June 22, on p. 465.) [N", XI., 290.]
At the end of the Index Volume are " Collections out of a manuscript
intituled ' Memoirs written by the late Earl of Manchester, son to the
Lord Privy Seal, made by his own hand.' " The tirst extract is
identical with the latter part of the MS. in the British ^Museum
numbered MSS. Additional 15,567 from page 30 to the end, parts of
which are printed in Nalson, and in Gardiner, and then follows a
fragment beginning with the passage printed in Nalson, ii. 272, and
concluding thus :
" All things proving thus contrary to the endeavours of the king and
cross to the hopes and expectations of the Earl of Strafford, his friends
proposed to attempt the integrity of Sir William Balfore, thea
Lieutenant of the Tower, in order to his escape, and the Earl himself,
not long before his death, did endeavour to persuade him to give way
to his escape, assuring him that if he would connive thereunto he would
give him 20,000/. and provide a good marriage for his son. But Sir
William Balfour replied, he would not falsify the trust reposed in him
by the Parliament, and that he was so far front concurring with his
Lordship's desires, as that he would not hearken to any motion tending
to his escape."
Fragment 2.
" In Older to the trial of this great man, who was now fallen under
so public an odium, as that by the clamour of the people and their
tumultuary pressing for justice, it might have been thought that
the three kingdoms had owned their hopes of present and future
security to have depended on Stratford's trial and sentence, whatsoever
was desired of the Lords was granted and nothing omitted by either
House that might [lead] to the discovery of truth. Therefore the
House of Commons within few days after they had brought up then-
general accusation against the Earl of Strafford sent unto the Lords
to let them know that they had divers witnesses which they were to
produce, some were members of their own House, whom they had
ordered to be ready to be examined, when their Lordships should
require. Others were members or assistants of the House of Lords,
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■.iiiil ft)r fhosd tlii'y (losirod th.it I he Lords woiihl ordor that they might
ho oxainiiiod iipim oath, if need ivquircMl. And hucausft Hf)rn<; of the
witnesses to hi' produced were of liis Majesty's Privy Council, it was
desinMl tliat the Lords would tuke sueli course as shouhl seem best to tlieir
judjremeiit thiit they also iniLjht he (ixainined upon oath if need required.
It was furlli'M- urj^ed i)y tlie Corninons that Treason was sueh a crime
as in t\w. first preparation and design for thq most part it walked in the
dark, oi', if it eaine abroad, it was with such disguise as it was hardly
to he discovered and tlierefore it was with great instance recommended
to the ca' (; and wisdom of their Lordships so to provide, that when
any witnesses were proihieed they might he spefdily examined, and both
the name of the party and the matter of tl>e interrogatory and answer
might be kept secret, till there was occasion to make use of them ; by
this way subtle practices and combinations might be prevented and the
truth secured from corruption and conceahnent. And it was desired by
the Commons that some of their members might be present at those
examinations to offer to the Lords such new interrogatories as should be
thought necessary."
Fragment 3.
Begins with the tirst paragraph of the passage printed in Nalson,
ii. 206, " When the king" down to "a false and unworthy servant."
Then follows (out of order) Sir Henry Vane's paper printed on pages
208, 209, and then follows the rest of page 2U7 from " yet he thought "
to the bottom of the page. It continues thus :
" In order to these preparatory examinations a Committee of the
Lords was appointed, to whom an injunction was given that they should
not reveal anything concerning the examination of witnesses touching
the Eiirl of Strafford.
The Attorney-General and Mr. Sergeant Glanvil [were] appointed by
the Lords to attend the Committee to set down in writing the examina-
tions of witnesses and had an oath of secrecy administered unto them.
The Earl of Strafford being thus removed from power, sequestered
from Parliament, and secured in the Tower, and all things in order to
the discovery of his Treason being in a way of examination, the Hou>e
of Commons fell upon the consideration of other persons, who v.-ere
esteemiKl criminal, and in so long corruption of government by the
intermission and dissolution of Parliaments they found many offenders in
ecclesiastical and civil concerns."
Fragment 4.
" By this time the preparatory examinations in the case of the Earl
of Strafford were finished ; therefore the House of Commons sent to the
House of Lords to desire that those examinations might be delivered to
a Committee of their House that they might make use of them by way of
addition, not of new matter but by reducing the generals into particulars,
to the end tint what shall appear in the examinations might be applied
to the fortifying of the general articles.
They further signilied to the Lords tiiat they had entered a protesta-
tion in their House and desired it might likewise be entered in their
Lordship.^' Books of Record, that they were not bound up to any course
of proceeding, nor that this should be any precedent hereafter to bind
them, but that they might proceed in generals, and that they would do
so if they saw cause.
Upon this desire the TiOrds ordered that the examinations should be
delivered to the House of Commons.
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And now divers, piuticulars coming into deljaie concfrning tiie trial
of the Earl of Strafford, it was referred to the Committee of Privileges
to consider of the form and manner of proceeding against him, and
likewise what time should bo given him to put in his answer, and it
was resolved to allow him fourteen days' time to put in his answer in
Avriting to tlie further impeachment of the House of Commons. They
likewise ordered that the Earl of Strafford should make use of counsel
no further than the necessity for his defence did reciuire, and wherein
counsel might, Avith the justice of the House of Peers, be afforded to
him, and that no delay should be in the proceedings, but all convenient
expedition used, according to the desires of the House of Commons.
When the day came wherein the Earl was appointed to put in his
answer, the King came to the House of Peers witiiout any notice given,
therefore the Lords were without their robes, which Avas unparlia-
mentary, the King being present. The King being set, made this
speech : ' My Lords, before the Earl of Strafford comes to the bar, I
give you this reason of my coming, hearing that your Lordships have
appointed this day for the Earl of Strafford to bring in his answer to the
charge of High Treason. I am come to hear it read, the better to
inform myself truly of the business Avhereby to govern myself the
better. I desire you not to think that I do this in any kind to alter
justice, nor to put you out of your ordinary Avay of debate, but I do it
to know all that may be said on both sides.'
Then the Lord Keeper, kneeling to his Majesty, according to that
reverend custom of that House, and returning to his own place, signified
to the Lords that his Majesty's pleasure Avas that the prisoner should
be brought to the bar and his answer read.
According to this direction, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod,
who is the attendant of that House, brought the Earl of Strafford to the
bar, and the first general Articles Avere read by the Clerk of the Parlia-
ment, and then his l^ordship's answer Avas read by one of his Counsel.
After this the particular Articles were I'ead one by one by the Clerk
of the Parliament, and the answers by one of the Earl's Counsel.
This being done, the Earl was appointed to Avithdraw and his Majesty
departed from the House.
The Lords, taking into consideration the danger of such a precedent,
as that the King should come to the House of Peers and take notice of
what business Avas there to be consulted of: Resolved that they Avould
proceed in the intended business of the day as if notliing had been done
Avhen the King Avas present, ordering that ihe Earl of Siraff'ord should be
commanded to put in his ansAver, according to Ibrnier Order. And the
Earl Avas again called to the bar, and demandeil lo put in his answer, but
his Counsel Avas appointed to read it, and the Earl allowed a stool to sit
on, because he Avas not Avell and had stood long before, during the
King's sitting in the House.
When the Earl came in the Bishops Avithdrew.
The ansAver being road the Earl made these desires —
1. To have time to examine his oavu Avitnesses.
2. To have the names of those that Avere examined against him.
3. To cross-examine those Avitnesses or liberty to except against
them.
4. To luive liberty to examine his Avitnesses in writing.
5. To have Avarrants to bring in his witnesses.
But the Lords Avould give no ansAver to these particulars till they
had communicated them to the House of Commons. But after a few
days the Earl presented a petition to the Lortls for an ansAver to his
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StrafTonl slioiilil havo wainint IVoin tli(! Lortls to |)ro<lu<;<.' such witiie&ses
us would not coino without wanaiit (AHidavit being made thereof), and
this not to be nny occasion ol' delay in his trial. It was further ordered
that the Earl of Strallord should hive lii)erty to .ixarnine such witnesses
(without oath) at his trial as were necessary for his defence, and also that
he nii<^ht cross-examine witnesses at the Bar, riva voce (hnt not upon
oath), if it were needful for his defence.
The Lords having considered the Eiul of StrafToril's answer, sent a copy
of it to the House of Commons, whereupon they sent a message to the
Lords.
('JMiis message with one or t,yo verbal differences is that printed in
Rusinvorth, Trial of Strajford, p. 33.)
At the Conference the House of Commons declared that they thought
it fit to have all their members present at the trial, that thereby they
might be better satisfied in their conseijences when they came to vote in
demanding judgement. They likewise desired their Lordships to give
directions for conveniency of room for so great a number, and that
intimation was given that the space iu the Lords' House without the
Bar would be too sti-ait to contain such as would be necessary to he
present at the trial.
The Lords taking these propositions into consideration thought Jit to
jjut it upon the House of Commons to show precedents, when and
■where the place had been changed, for locally the judicature had been
iu their House. The House having received this answer from the
Lords, they insisted on their desire of having a larger room than the
Lords' House, and concerning precedents they instanced in the case of
Gonime in 1'^ E. II., the Parliament sat in the Black Chamber, and they
further urged that the Parliament being summoned to appear at the
King's Palace at Westminster, if one room were not convenient
another might be appointed Avhich was more proper.
The Lords being convinced that their House was not so fit as a
larger place they acciuaiuted the King with the desires of the Commons,
and propounded to his Majesty Westminster Hall to be the i)lace for
the trial to which the King consented, and order was given to the Lord
High Chamberlaiu to have all things prepared in order to the trial.
And the Earl of Arundel, then Lord Steward for the time of Parlia-
ment, was appointed Speaker of the House of Peers during the trial.
Some things were offered for the resolutions of the Peers as relating
to their own members.
First, whether those Lords who had proxies of absent Lords should
make use of them, and it was resolveil that at that time and in that case
proxies should not be made use of yet with this salvo, saving to those
absent Lords the right of Peers.
It was likewise questioned whether the Bishops should be allowed
their votes in this cause of the Earl of Stratford, it being a charge of
High Treason, and punishable by death, whereupon one of the Lords
alleged that to his best remembrance the Bishop of Lincoln had at the
Committee two or three days before deserted his claim therein both in
his own name and in the name of the rest of the Bishops. But the
Bishop of Lincoln replied that he did not desert his claim, nor durst he
do so, kuov/ing what his writ of summons to Parliament enjoined him
to, but he said by his Majesty's gracious favour, and the favour of their
Lordships, he would forbear to vote or to speak anything to the merits
of the cause, which was now prosecuted against the Earl of Strafford,
and he conceived his brethren the Bishops were also inclined so
to do.
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This was taken by the Lords ae a modest expression, in confirmation
"whereof, when any question was put concerning the trial of the Earl
■of Strafford, the Bishops did forbear to vote.
They did further declare that at that time and in that case they would
not make any procurator, saving to themselves their ancient rights.
All things being now so resolved in order to the trial, that the House
of Commons should be present in Westminster Hall as a Committee, and
that some of their members should manage the evidence against the
Earl, the Lords thought fit to order, that the Earl of Strafford in matter
of mere fact should not make use of his Counsel, but in matter of Law
he might make use of Counsel ; and if any doubt did arise concerning
what was matter of fact and what was matter of Law the Lords would
refer unto themselves the judgement thereof.
The House of Commons having these resolutions communicated unto
them made this declaration. (Printed in Rushworth, Trial of Straff ordy
p. 38.)"
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