A declaration of the generals at sea, and the captains under their command concerning the late dissolution of the Parliament; and their resolution thereupon. As it was sent to Vice-Admirall Penn, to be communicated to the commanders and officers of the ships under his command. This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A82024 of text R233145 in the English Short Title Catalog (Thomason 669.f.16[96]). Textual changes and metadata enrichments aim at making the text more computationally tractable, easier to read, and suitable for network-based collaborative curation by amateur and professional end users from many walks of life. The text has been tokenized and linguistically annotated with MorphAdorner. The annotation includes standard spellings that support the display of a text in a standardized format that preserves archaic forms ('loveth', 'seekest'). Textual changes aim at restoring the text the author or stationer meant to publish. This text has not been fully proofread Approx. 4 KB of XML-encoded text transcribed from 1 1-bit group-IV TIFF page image. EarlyPrint Project Evanston,IL, Notre Dame, IN, St. Louis, MO 2017 A82024 Wing D497A Thomason 669.f.16[96] ESTC R211695 ESTC R233145 99870401 99870401 163249 2240946718

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Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A82024) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 163249) Images scanned from microfilm: (Thomason Tracts ; 246:669f16[96]) A declaration of the generals at sea, and the captains under their command concerning the late dissolution of the Parliament; and their resolution thereupon. As it was sent to Vice-Admirall Penn, to be communicated to the commanders and officers of the ships under his command. Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670. Deane, Richard, 1610-1653. 1 sheet ([1] p.) Printed by Tho. Newcomb, dwelling in Thamestreet over against Baynards-Castle, London : [1653] Imprint date from Wing. On the news of the dissolution of this Parliament, the generals and commanders came to the conclusion to devote themselves solely to the defence of the country from United Provinces or other enemies. Blake on shore 'for the better recovery of his health'. This sent to Penn. Dated 22 April 1653 and signed at end by Richard Deane and George Monck, generals, and by a large number of captains -- Cf. Steele. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 27. 1653". Reproduction of the original in the British Library. eng Blake, Robert, 1599-1657 -- Early works to 1800. Penn, William, -- Sir, 1621-1670 -- Early works to 1800. Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800. A82024 R233145 (Thomason 669.f.16[96]). civilwar no A declaration of the generals at sea, and the captains under their command, concerning the late dissolution of the Parliament; and their res Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of 1653 1 522 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription. 2007-10 Assigned for keying and markup 2007-10 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2007-11 Sampled and proofread 2007-11 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-02 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion
A Declaration of the Generals at Sea , and the Captains under their Command , concerning the late Dissolution of the Parliament ; And their Resolution thereupon . As it was sent to Vice-Admirall Penn , to be Communicated to the Commanders and Officers of the Ships under his Command . GENTLEMEN ,

THere being certain Intelligence come to our Hands of the great change within our Nation , viz. The Dissolution of this Parliament . We the General Commanders and Officers here present with this part of the Fleet , have had a very serious Consideration therof , as also what was our duty , and incombent upon us in such a juncture of time , and find it set upon our spirits that we were Called and Intrusted by this Nation for Defence of the same against the Enemies thereof at Sea , whether the People of the Vnited Provinces , or others : And we are resolved in the strength of God unanimously to prosecute the same according to the trust reposed in us ; and have thought good to signifie the same unto you , desiring you will take the effectuallest course you can for the strengthening and incouraging one another in this work ; and doubt not but the Lord who hath done great and wonderfull things for his people that have trusted in him , will also be found among us his poor unworthy servants , if we continue firm and constant in our duties , walking before him in faith , humility and dependance , not seeking our selves , but his glory ; which that we may all do , is the desire and prayers of

From on board the Resolution at the Spithead , 22 April , 1653. Your very affectionate Friends and Brethren , Captains . Richard Deane , Tho. Crosby . Saith Hawly . Lionel Lane . Tho. Arkinstall . Jo. Jefferson . Giles Shelly . Rob. Sanders . Edw. Blagg . Rob. Graves . Will . Limbrey . Rich. Stayner . George Moncke . Fran. Parke , Ja. Peacocke , Andr. Rand , Geo. Dakins , Nich. Foster , Jer. Smith , Ben. Grimston ; John Hayward , Anth. Earning , Will . Pyle , John Edwin , Generals . Will . Haddocke , Tho. Thorowgood , Will Goodson , Fran. Bundidge , Robert Clarke , John Seaman , Eustace Smith , Tho. Hare , Nich. Lucas , Jonath . Hide , Will . Morcock .

This is a true Copy of the Originall sent to Vice-Admirall Penn , to be Communicated to the Commanders and Officers of the Ships under his Command .

Ex : John Poortmans Cler' .

Generall Blake is ashore , for the better Recovery of his health .

Vice-Admirall Penn is come into the Downs ; we have there at present above 70. Sail of gallant Ships ; where it is expected that Generall Deane , and Generall Moncke will be with him very suddenly ; and then away upon Action .

London , Printed by Tho. Newcomb , dwelling in Thamestreet over against Baynards-Castle .