THE
BVRNING-BVSH
not
Consumed
OR
,
The
Fourth
Part
of
the
Parliamentarie-Chronicle
.
ABOUT
the
later
and
of
the
Moneth
of
July
,
1644.
the
Reader
may
bee
pleased
to
remember
that
wee
lest
the
Affaires
of
the
Kingdome
in
a
prosperous
posture
,
and
Victorious
condition
for
the
Parliament
,
both
in
the
Northern
parts
of
the
Land
,
after
the
most
memorable
and
renowned
Victory
at
M●●stone-Moore
,
A
Summary
relation
of
the
state
of
the
Kingdom
at
the
Conclusion
of
the
third
pa●●
of
this
Parliamentary-Chronicle
.
neer
York
,
together
with
the
surrendring
up
of
that
great
City
it self
,
into
the
power
and
possession
of
the
Parliament
;
and
the
Earl
of
Manchesters
most
successefull
advance
Southward
,
after
his
departure
from
York
,
with
his
conquering
Army
:
As
also
in
the
Western-parts
of
the
Kingdom
,
where
the
Lord
had
marveilously
blessed
the
proceedings
four
most
noble
Lord
Generall
,
his
Excellency
●he
Earle
of
Essex
,
both
in
releeving
and
securing
of
Li●●
,
Plimouth
,
and
other
straitned
Towns
in
the
West
,
and
in
the
reducing
of
Saltash
,
Causam
,
S●ellum
Greenvills
house
,
Mount-Stamford
,
Plimpton
,
Barnstable
,
Dartmouth
,
and
War●ham
,
with
many
other
strong
Holds
and
Towns
in
those
parts
.
Now
,
therefore
,
having
(
by
the
good
providence
of
God
)
opportuni●y
〈…〉
so
happily
〈…〉
famous
History
of
the
Parliaments
most
〈◊〉
and
inevitably
necessitated
proceedings
,
and
managing
of
affaires
over
the
whole
Kingdome
,
for
the
publick
safety
and
subsistence
thereof
,
against
the
destructive
designes
of
the
pornicious
and
viperous
Adversaries
thereof
,
Atheists
,
Papists
,
Prelates
,
and
besotted
,
yea
bewitched
Malignants
:
I
shall
now
,
I
say
,
by
Gods
gracious
assistance
and
the
Readers
constant
candor
and
Christian
patience
,
proceed
to
a
Fourth
part
of
this
our
Parliamentarie-Chronicle
,
which
,
Varietas
,
in
omnibus
delecta●
.
for
Varieties
sake
(
which
in
all
things
and
actions
addes
delight
and
content
)
I
have
termed
or
Entituled
,
The
Burning
Bush
not
Consumed
.
To
which
admirable-wonder
,
shewn
by
God
himself
to
Moses
,
The
Title
of
this
fourth
Part
of
our
Parliamentary
Chronicle
,
justified
.
Exod.
3.
2
,
3.
&c.
I
doubt
not
but
wee
shall
make
a
most
full
and
fit
resemblance
and
allusion
,
in
the
admirable
providentiall
passages
of
this
ensuing
History
.
For
▪
as
the
Angel
of
the
Lord
,
or
,
as
some
,
the
Lord
Christ
himself
,
appearing
unto
Moses
in
a
flame
of
fire
in
the
midst
of
a
Bush
which
Burned
and
was
not
consumed
,
called
unto
Moses
,
(
who
voluntarily
turning
toward
it
,
exprest
his
desire
to
see
this
strange
sight
,
how
it
came
to
passe
,
that
the
Bush
,
so
,
burning
was
not
consumed
)
to
draw
neer
unto
it
,
and
to
put
off
his
shooes
from
his
feet
,
in
regard
of
the
place
of
Gods
presence
.
So
,
I
shall
now
earnestly
desire
the
godly
Reader
(
in
the
sight
and
〈◊〉
of
this
most
admirable
and
renowned
History
of
the
Burning
estate
of
our
●ottering
State
and
Kingdome
,
England
the
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
all
on
fire
with
intestine
furious
flames
of
threatned
ruine
and
confusion
,
yet
,
to
this
day
,
even
miraculously
preserved
,
by
the
All-saving
presence
of
the
Lords
mighty
protection
and
preservation
,
dwelling
in
the
midst
of
it
,
whereby
it
is
not
(
nor
hath
been
,
long
ere
this
,
as
otherwise
it
had
been
)
utterly
consumed
and
turned
into
ashes
of
desolation
and
d●struction
.
I
shall
now
therefore
,
I
say
,
desire
the
godly
Reader
,
to
put
off
the
shooes
of
prejudicacy
and
sinister
construction
,
and
so
to
draw
neer
,
and
seriously
to
peruse
and
take
speciall
notice
of
these
miracles
of
mercy
and
divine
providence
,
with
the
〈◊〉
(
but
〈◊〉
)
〈◊〉
of
Christian
candor
and
singlenesse
of
heart
and
affection
,
and
seeing
them
,
greatly
and
graciously
to
admire
and
adore
the
infinite
riches
of
the
free
grace
and
goodnesse
of
Him
,
that
thus
dwelt
in
the
Bush
,
for
it
s
so
rare
and
unspeakable
preservation
.
August
.
1644.
And
thus
,
now
,
let
us
accordingly
come
neer
to
behold
this
Wonder
;
And
for
the
first
part
and
apparition
thereof
which
presents
it self
to
our
eyes
and
understanding
,
and
wherewith
I
shall
begin
this
Moneth
of
mighty
and
even
miraculous
preservations
,
in
this
Burning
Bush
of
our
present
Parliaments
great
affaires
,
and
necessitated
Armes
and
negotiations
,
shall
bee
of
that
most
famous
,
faithfull
,
active
,
and
successefull
Commander
,
Colonell
Massie
:
Who
about
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
of
August
1644.
by
his
own
Letter
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
certified
us
of
a
very
brave
defeat
which
he
had
given
to
the
Kings
fiery
Furies
,
and
Cosmorant-like
devourers
,
the
Cavaliers
under
the
command
of
Colonell
Mynne
,
which
for
the
Readers
better
satisfaction
,
I
shall
heer
insert
,
verbatim
,
as
it
was
Printed
and
published
by
authority
of
Parliament
,
August
6.
1644.
To
the
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
to
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
KNowing
the
affaires
of
the
Parliament
so
many
and
so
weighty
that
their
time
is
precious
,
Colonell
Massies
Letter
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
.
and
therefore
a
tedious
relation
not
so
sutable
to
them
,
having
by
this
Post
more
fully
related
in
my
Letter
unto
the
Lords
and
Gentlemen
of
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
;
it
being
their
command
I
at
all
times
should
so
doe
.
I
shall
intreat
you
to
excuse
mee
unto
them
at
this
time
,
who
shall
suddenly
,
God
willing
,
enform
and
render
unto
them
,
a
more
perfect
account
of
both
the
late
following
passages
both
of
Gods
displeasure
,
yet
afterward
Mercy
unto
us
.
That
upon
Friday
last
,
Colonell
Generall
Mynne
being
entred
into
our
parts
with
a
considerable
strength
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
I
had
appointed
a
Party
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
to
March
with
mee
to
have
met
with
the
enemy
,
who
was
within
three
or
foure
miles
of
our
Garrison
,
plundring
and
spoyling
the
Country
.
Having
therefore
,
given
order
to
Major
Hammond
,
my
Major
of
Horse
,
to
draw
out
the
Horse
,
and
Major
Gray
,
my
Lord
Stamfords
Major
,
to
draw
out
the
Foot
,
both
having
been
with
me
for
orders
therein
;
&
they
meeting
in
my
lodging
neer
the
door
,
A
branch
of
the
Bush
,
heer
,
on
fire
;
but
not
burned
.
it
so
fell
out
,
that
through
some
exceptions
of
Major
Gray
,
taken
at
Major
Hammond
,
at
a
Councell
of
Warre
,
they
entring
into
the
street
,
upon
departure
from
mee
,
upon
a
blow
given
by
Major
Gray
to
Major
Hamm●id
,
they
drew
their
swords
upon
each
other
,
where
and
at
which
time
Major
Gray
received
his
deaths
wound
,
whereupon
our
Foot
Souldiers
fell
into
a
high
discontent
and
quarrell
;
which
,
notwithstanding
it
pleased
the
Lord
so
to
appease
that
I
presumed
to
goe
forward
with
my
Designe
and
to
march
on
.
And
the
next
day
in
the
morning
wee
met
with
the
enemy
at
Kidmarl●y
,
entred
fight
with
them
,
when
by
Gods
great
hand
of
mercy
to
us
,
wee
slew
their
Generall
Mynne
,
Generall
Mynne
slain
,
&
a
brave
Victory
obtained
.
with
some
other
Officers
,
and
about
an
hundred
Souldiers
,
and
took
prisoners
of
them
,
one
Lieutenant
Colonell
Passey
,
Major
John
Buller
,
seven
Captaines
,
three
Lieutenants
,
five
Ensignes
,
and
twelve
Sergeants
with
other
Officers
and
men
of
note
,
and
of
common
Souldiers
about
three
hundred
;
the
rest
of
the
enemy
fled
and
escaped
,
some
to
Lidbury
,
whither
our
Horse
pursued
them
:
But
by
reason
of
another
body
of
strength
come
from
Worcester
,
of
about
two
hundred
Horse
,
and
five
hundred
Foot
,
comming
and
advancing
in
our
sight
,
purposing
to
have
joyned
with
Colonell
Mynne
,
wee
thought
it
more
safe
to
gather
up
our
stragling
pursuers
,
and
make
our
march
back
to
Ridmarly
with
safety
,
and
to
make
good
our
obtained
Victory
,
and
there
to
expect
the
advancing
enemy
;
rather
than
presumptuously
to
hazzard
our selves
and
the
rest
,
in
seeking
the
enemy
with
our
tyred
Horse
,
and
wearyed
Foot
,
and
so
they
retreated
to
Lidbury
,
and
we
to
Glocester
,
where
we
have
much
cause
to
magnifie
the
Almighties
goodnesse
to
us
,
and
to
sing
incessant
praises
to
him
for
the
same
.
Our
losse
was
,
only
,
that
Colonell
Harley
was
shot
in
his
left
arme
,
but
no
danger
to
his
life
or
health
,
praised
bee
God
;
and
who
like
a
most
gallant
and
valiant
Gentleman
indeed
,
behaved
himself
in
this
fight
;
and
the
rest
also
did
like
very
brave
men
;
Two
or
three
of
our
Souldiers
were
slain
,
but
,
praised
bee
the
Lord
,
not
one
Officer
,
and
not
passing
foure
or
fire
more
wounded
.
Thus
much
at
present
,
I
thought
it
my
duty
to
signifie
from
my self
,
whose
faithfulnesse
shall
ever
bee
manifest
in
the
Parliaments
Service
and
Cause
,
being
unto
Your self
,
Sir
,
a
most
thankfull
acknowledger
of
your
many
favours
,
and
Your
most
humble
Servant
,
Edward
Massie
.
ABout
the
eighth
of
this
instant
August
also
came
credible
information
by
Letters
to
London
from
We●
,
that
that
most
valiant
,
loyall
and
active
Commander
,
Colonell
Mition
,
Governour
of
Oswestre
,
and
valiant
and
faithfull
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
(
to
lessen
our
danger
of
Prince
Roberts
going
Westward
against
the
Lord
Generall
)
joyning
together
with
about
three
hundred
Horse
and
foure
hundred
Foot
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
enemy
at
Welchpool
,
in
Mountgomery
shire
.
marched
from
thence
,
to
Welch
pool
in
Montgomery
,
in
Wales
,
two
long
miles
distant
,
at
which
place
,
that
bold
and
bloody
Prince
of
Plunderers
,
his
own
Regiment
of
Horse
were
quartered
,
and
where
they
suddenly
falling
on
his
sleepy
and
secure
Cavaliers
,
early
in
the
morning
,
they
killed
Ruperts
own
Cornet
,
who
refused
quarter
which
was
proffered
him
,
took
so
many
Horse
that
they
mounted
most
of
their
Foot
home
again
,
The
prize
and
prisoners
taken
.
even
above
three
hundred
;
they
also
took
about
an
hundred
Prisoners
,
besides
three
Captaines
,
three
Cornets
,
three
Quartermasters
,
and
divers
other
Officers
,
with
much
Armes
and
Baggage
:
But
Sir
Thomas
Dallison
,
(
brother
to
Popish
Dallison
the
Lawyer
)
who
commanded
those
Horse
,
had
the
unfortunate
happinesse
to
scape
away
,
The
shrewd
strait
that
Sir
Thomas
Dallison
was
put
unto
.
and
for
haste
was
faine
to
run
away
only
in
his
shirt
,
and
left
his
breeches
behinde
him
(
such
a
strait
hee
was
put
unto
)
wherein
was
found
a
Letter
to
Prince
Robber
,
which
hee
intended
that
morning
to
have
sent
to
his
impious
Highnesse
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
came
certain
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
to
London
,
that
Colonell
Sydenham
that
valiant
and
loyall
Commander
in
Armes
,
assisted
with
that
much
honoured
and
worthy
Gentleman
,
The
Town
of
Wareham
yeelded
to
Colonell
Sydenham
.
Sir
Anthony
Ashley-Cooper
,
Knight
and
Baronet
,
having
some
time
lyen
before
Wareham
,
a
strong
Garrison
Town
of
the
Enemies
,
about
foure
miles
from
Pool
;
Now
at
length
gave
a
fierce
assault
upon
the
Town
,
had
gained
the
outworks
,
and
that
the
Enemy
sent
a
Drum
for
a
Parly
,
which
being
granted
,
a
respit
for
an
answer
was
desired
by
the
Town
,
till
next
morning
,
but
this
would
not
bee
yeelded
to
,
nor
for
any
longer
time
than
one
houre
:
whereupon
the
Town
of
Wareham
(
upon
Articles
of
faire
agreement
)
was
surrendred
unto
them
,
and
the
one
thousand
two
hundred
Horse
and
Foot
which
lay
before
it
,
was
immediately
designed
to
march
further
Westward
to
Colonell
Middleton
.
A
Letter
from
the
Lord
of
Inchiquin
out
of
Ireland
occasioned
the
speedy
yeelding
of
this
Town
.
Now
heer
also
I
must
farther
inform
the
Reader
,
that
this
strong
Town
was
especially
so
soon
surrendred
by
reason
of
a
Letter
sent
from
the
Lord
of
Inchiquin
out
of
Ireland
to
his
brother
,
Lievtenant
Colonell
O
Brian
,
then
Governour
of
Wareham
,
in
his
said
brothers
absence
,
in
which
Letter
the
said
Lord
of
Inchiquin
had
declared
.
That
his
resolution
wa●
to
stand
firm
to
the
Parliament
,
and
to
live
and
die
in
the
defence
of
their
Cause
,
which
●ee
now
most
clearly
saw
was
in
the
right
,
and
that
the
Kings
party
bad
meerly
abused
them
all
,
and
sought
the
certain
subversion
of
(
the
true
)
Br●testant
Religion
,
both
in
England
and
in
Ireland
,
and
therefore
desired
him
that
hee
would
seriously
consider
of
the
same
,
and
speedily
surrender
the
Town
of
Wareham
to
the
use
of
the
Parliament
.
Which
Letter
being
read
to
the
Souldiers
in
the
Town
,
they
were
all
,
for
the
most
part
,
willing
to
have
the
Town
surrendred
,
onely
some
few
Irish
Rebells
were
averse
,
upon
whose
obstinate
deniall
,
they
were
presently
dispatcht
out
of
the
way
,
and
cut
off
by
the
other
Souldiers
,
in
part
of
requitall
of
the
Protestant
blood
,
which
they
and
their
barbarous
and
bloody
brethren
had
shed
in
Ireland
;
And
the
said
Lievtenant
Colonell
and
the
rest
of
his
Souldiers
presently
declared
themselves
for
the
Parliament
;
and
hee
also
prevailed
so
far
with
his
Souldiers
that
five
hundred
of
them
took
the
Covenant
,
and
were
willing
to
bee
shipt
away
for
Munster
in
Ireland
,
to
assist
his
brother
,
the
foresaid
Lord
of
Inchiquin
,
and
the
other
Parliament
Forces
in
the
said
Province
,
against
the
Irish
Rebells
.
And
about
the
tenth
of
this
instant
,
Letters
out
of
Staffordshire
advertised
,
that
Bagot
,
the
Governour
of
Litchfield
,
had
caused
twelve
of
his
bravest
Horses
to
bee
breathed
and
rid
abroad
some
few
miles
,
Twelve
brave
Horses
surprised
by
the
Garrison
of
Stafford
.
to
take
the
fresh
air
,
forsooth
;
which
being
so
abroad
,
they
were
all
suddenly
surprised
and
snapt
up
,
by
a
party
of
about
twenty
Horse
of
the
Garrison
of
Stafford
,
who
had
been
scou●ing
abroad
,
upon
some
discovery
,
and
were
informed
thereof
,
and
got
between
them
and
home
,
and
took
them
all
,
and
safely
carried
them
away
with
them
;
which
said
twelve
Horses
were
of
that
value
and
estimation
with
the
Governour
,
that
bee
offered
a
thousand
pound
to
have
had
them
again
,
but
could
not
.
About
the
sixteenth
of
this
instant
August
,
wee
also
received
a
perfect
and
faithfully
satisfying
relation
of
the
certainty
of
the
thrice
noble
and
renowned
Earle
of
Manchesters
victorious
proceedings
,
The
Noble
Earl
of
Manchesters
advance
from
York
.
and
farther
advance
in
those
Norther●
parts
from
Dorcaster
(
after
that
most
famous
Victory
at
Marston-Moor
,
〈◊〉
York
,
which
the
Lord
of
Hosts
gave
us
)
testified
under
the
hand
,
and
by
the
Letter
of
that
Reverend
and
truely
pious
Gentleman
,
Mr.
Goods
,
Chaplain
to
the
said
Noble
Earl
,
which
〈◊〉
sent
to
his
reverend
and
religious
brother-Minister
and
fellow
〈◊〉
in
to
the
said
Earl
,
Mr.
Sim●on
Ash
,
then
in
London
.
〈◊〉
whereof
I
have
been
●●tracted
,
which
was
,
briefly
,
this
:
That
the
most
Noble
and
Victorious
Earl
of
Manchester
being
upon
his
advance
(
according
to
order
and
agreement
between
the
three
renowned
Generals
at
〈◊〉
)
from
Doncaster
and
Blyth
,
they
c●me
to
Wors●p
about
eight
miles
from
Blyth
.
At
which
time
of
his
Lordships
being
there
,
Welbeck
(
the
Earl
of
Newcastles
own
dwelling-house
,
wherein
was
a
strong
Garrison
,
Welbeck
House
taken
by
the
Earl
of
Manchester
.
and
where
most
of
the
Gentry
of
those
parts
of
that
County
had
laid
up
their
Plate
and
〈◊〉
goods
)
having
been
summoned
and
besieged
some
dayes
before
,
by
his
Lordships
forces
,
was
now
surrendred
to
them
upon
composition
and
Articles
of
Agreement
;
And
whereas
all
the
Souldiers
in
it
●ad
liberty
to
march
away
with
their
Armes
and
one
price
of
Ordnance
,
whither
they
pleased
,
there
were
not
aboue
thirty
men
of
two
hundred
,
who
took
away
any
Armes
,
but
rather
desired
that
they
might
depart
peaceably
to
their
own
homes
;
only
there
was
a
broken
Troop
of
Horse
which
went
from
thence
with
the
foresaid
thirty
foot
unto
Bever-castle
.
This
place
was
taken
without
any
great
noise
,
nothing
appearing
there
but
friendship
and
civility
when
the
House
was
surrendred
.
Heer
wee
took
eight
or
nine
great
peices
of
Ordnance
,
some
bigget
,
some
lesser
,
with
good
store
of
M●●ch
,
Bullet
,
and
two
hundred
Muskets
.
The
keeping
of
this
House
was
committed
to
the
care
of
Colonell
Tiber●ay
,
a
Commander
of
Nottingham
Garrison
,
because
the
House
is
in
Nottinghamshire
.
There
were
left
therein
the
Marquesse
of
Newcastles
three
Daughters
,
the
Lord
Widdringtons
children
,
with
others
into
very
peaceable
manner
,
without
any
great
disturbance
to
themselves
or
their
families
there
.
After
this
,
this
noble
and
victorious
Generall
,
the
virtuous
and
valourous
Earl
of
Manchester
advanced
farther
,
and
sent
out
a
party
of
his
Army
(
consisting
of
〈◊〉
thousand
two
hundred
Foot
and
a
Regiment
of
Horse
,
commanded
by
Major-Generall
Grawford
,
and
Colonell
Pickering
,
with
three
of
their
biggest
peices
of
Ordnance
)
to
take
〈…〉
,
a
strong
hold
in
Yorkshire
,
wherein
were
a
Troop
of
Horse
and
two
hundred
foot
▪
strongly
fortifyed
with
abroad
and
deep
Tre●●
of
eighteen
foot
deep
,
Sheffeild-castle
taken
.
and
water
in
it
,
a
strong
〈◊〉
work
〈◊〉
will
round
of
two
yards
thick
,
eight
〈◊〉
of
Iron
Ordnance
and
two
Morter-peices
.
Our
forces
being
come
nee●●●his
Castle
,
s●nt
them
three
〈…〉
which
did
〈…〉
after
which
they
sent
〈…〉
to
the
Castle
,
who
shot
〈…〉
at
the
〈◊〉
,
two
of
which
shots
came
very
neer
and
hardly
mist
him
,
The
manner
of
assaulting
the
Castle
.
and
they
flourishing
their
Swords
cryed
out
they
would
have
no
other
parley
:
Where
upon
ours
advanced
into
the
Town
,
and
there
quartered
that
night
,
in
which
night
and
next
day
they
raised
two
batteries
within
threescore
yards
of
the
Enemies
out-works
,
whereon
our
Ordnance
fell
to
play
upon
them
,
and
did
as
much
execution
on
the
walls
as
peices
of
their
bignesse
could
doe
,
the
greatest
being
but
a
Demiculverin
,
and
after
about
foure
and
twenty
houres
playing
and
plying
thus
with
their
Ordnance
,
and
finding
it
would
protract
too
much
time
to
lie
thus
battering
with
their
pieces
,
they
resolved
to
send
to
my
Lord
Fairfax
for
the
Queens
pocket-pistall
and
a
whole
Culverin
,
which
accordingly
were
soon
brought
thither
and
presently
mounted
,
and
the
next
morning
betimes
,
after
their
comming
,
those
three
began
to
play
,
which
did
very
great
execution
upon
one
side
of
the
Castle
,
and
brought
the
strong
walls
thereof
down
into
the
trenches
and
made
a
perfect
breach
;
And
the
noble
Major-Generall
having
prepared
all
things
in
a
readinesse
for
storming
the
Castle
,
both
Faggots
,
Ladders
,
and
other
accommodations
thereunto
digested
the
form
of
storming
by
a
Councell
of
Warre
it
was
resolved
to
send
another
Summons
to
the
Castle
which
produced
a
present
Treaty
between
three
Gentlemen
sent
out
of
the
Castle
,
and
three
like
men
of
our
party
,
who
speedily
concluded
the
surrender
of
the
Castle
upon
fair
Articles
.
Wee
took
in
this
Castle
foure
hundred
Armes
,
The
prize
taken
in
the
Castle
.
besides
the
great
Gunnes
afore-mentioned
,
twelve
barrels
of
Powder
,
much
Match
,
twenty
tuns
of
great
Iron-shot
,
about
foure
hundred
pounds
worth
of
Corn
,
Beef
,
Bacon
,
Cheese
,
and
other
provisions
,
all
which
and
many
other
things
(
except
an
hundred
Muske●s
and
a
Morter-peice
,
The
Country
gave
my
Lords
Souldiers
500.
pound
to
drink
for
their
good
Service
.
which
were
brought
away
)
were
left
in
the
Castle
for
supply
thereof
,
the
Country
thereabout
giving
my
Lords
Souldiers
five
hundred
pound
among
them
for
〈◊〉
good
service
against
this
place
.
Shortly
after
this
the
noble
Major-Generall
,
having
left
Colonell
Bright
,
a
Commander
of
my
Lord
Fairfaxes
,
and
a
party
of
Foot
in
the
Castle
,
by
order
from
the
most
noble
Earl
of
Manchestor
,
advanced
toward
B●wzar
,
alias
,
〈…〉
,
about
eight
miles
from
Sheffeild
,
Boulsover-castle
also
yeelded
to
the
Earl
of
Manchester
.
it
being
another
strong
House
of
Marquesse
Newcastles
in
Darby
shire
,
which
was
well
man●●d
with
Souldiers
,
and
strengthened
with
great
Guns
,
one
whereof
carryed
eighteen
pound
bullet
,
others
nine
pound
,
and
it
had
strong
works
about
it
,
yet
this
Castle
also
upon
summons
,
was
soon
surrendred
up
to
my
Lords
Forces
,
upon
faire
and
moderate
Articles
granted
to
them
.
The
prize
taken
in
this
Castle
.
It
pleased
God
to
give
us
in
this
Castle
of
Boulsover
,
an
hundred
and
twenty
Muskets
,
besides
Pikes
,
Halberts
,
&c.
Also
one
Iron
Drake
,
some
leaden
bullets
,
two
Morter-peices
,
some
other
Drakes
,
nine
barrels
of
powder
,
with
a
proportion
of
Match
,
some
Victuals
for
our
Souldiers
,
and
some
plunder
.
Immediately
also
after
this
,
Staley-House
also
taken
.
they
all
marched
to
Staley-House
,
which
was
strongly
fortified
,
but
upon
our
Armies
advance
to
it
,
it
was
soon
surrendred
also
,
upon
Articles
of
agreement
,
and
in
it
wee
had
twelve
peices
of
Ordnance
,
two
hundred
and
thirty
Muskets
,
an
hundred
and
fifty
Pikes
;
And
Mr.
John
Fretchwell
(
who
had
long
held
the
House
fortified
with
strong
Works
,
for
the
service
of
the
King
)
being
then
convinced
of
the
goodnesse
of
our
cause
,
did
very
freely
and
voluntarily
render
to
the
Major-Generall
all
the
Armes
aforesaid
,
Wingfleld-Mannour
besteged
by
Darby
forces
with
much
other
Ammunition
.
From
hence
,
shortly
after
,
they
also
advanced
to
Wingfeild-Mannour
,
about
eight
miles
distant
,
which
House
had
been
long
besieged
by
Darby
Forces
,
but
was
not
,
at
this
time
,
taken
,
nor
likely
to
bee
,
without
more
assistance
,
which
also
upon
the
advance
of
our
Forces
,
God
delivered
into
our
hands
,
as
in
its
due
and
proper
place
,
wee
shall
make
more
particular
mention
thereof
;
and
thereby
most
of
the
Northern
parts
were
cleared
,
as
far
as
Newark
,
save
only
Pomfret-castle
,
and
some
few
other
strong
Houses
or
Holds
beyond
York
.
In
all
which
the
Lord
our
God
made
this
most
Noble
and
renowned
Earl
of
Manchester
,
a
most
victorious
and
glorious
instrument
.
About
the
eighteenth
of
this
instant
,
came
certain
intelligence
out
of
the
West
,
that
in
the
time
of
the
Lord
Generals
unhappy
enclosure
in
heathenish
(
I
had
almost
said
hellish
)
Cornwall
,
by
the
Kings
Forces
,
who
also
at
that
time
were
in
no
little
straits
for
want
of
provision
for
his
Army
also
,
and
was
therefore
forced
to
send
into
Sommersetshire
for
supplies
therein
;
wherof
Leivtenant
Generall
Middleton
watchfully
having
gotten
intelligence
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Colonell
Middleten
.
and
that
there
were
divers
Carriages
and
Waggons
laden
with
necessaries
for
the
King
gotten
together
:
Hee
very
seasonably
marched
thither
and
met
with
them
,
valiantly
encountred
their
convoy
,
slew
and
took
about
an
hundred
and
forty
Horse
,
and
many
or
most
of
the
Carriages
.
After
which
he
marched
farther
toward
Sherbor●
,
and
sending
our
parties
for
intelligence
,
was
certainly
informed
that
Sir
Francis
Dorrington
,
Sir
William
Courtney
,
and
others
;
in
all
about
a
thousand
Horse
and
Dragoones
were
at
Lamport
:
Whereupon
hee
advanced
with
a
party
of
five
hundred
Horse
and
Dragoones
to
Pederton
,
where
the
enemy
was
in
readinesse
to
receive
him
,
at
his
comming
.
And
being
now
in
sight
of
each
other
,
Major
Ennis
and
Major
Car
charged
them
most
gallantly
,
Another
gallant
Victory
obtained
by
Colonell
Middleton
.
being
seconded
by
Colonell
Middleton
,
who
at
the
very
first
encounter
Routed
the
Enemies
Horse
and
Dragoones
(
though
their
Dragoones
had
lined
the
Hedges
)
and
pursued
them
within
half
a
mile
of
Bridgewater
.
In
which
conflict
hee
took
prisoners
,
one
Major
,
three
Captaines
,
one
Leivtenant
,
two
Cornets
,
two
Quarter-masters
,
forty
common
Souldiers
,
and
fourescore
Horses
,
and
killed
fifty
upon
the
place
;
on
our
side
Major
Car
was
taken
prisoner
,
and
only
scure
common
Souldiers
more
;
and
heer
also
ours
took
the
Enemies
Carriages
.
And
about
the
twentieth
of
this
instant
August
,
wee
received
farther
intelligence
out
of
the
West
,
of
some
more
good
service
done
by
this
foresaid
Leivtenant
Generall
Middleton
since
his
so
routing
of
Sir
Francis
Dorrington
,
as
aforesaid
,
namely
,
that
hee
fell
upon
the
Enemies
with
a
party
of
three
hundred
Horse
and
a
hundred
Dragoones
at
Farringdon
,
neer
Bristol
,
where
hee
also
most
bravely
dispersed
the
Enemy
and
took
these
prisoners
following
,
A
third
brave
de●eat
given
to
the
Enemy
,
by
Col.
Middleton
.
viz.
Colonell
Edward
Bisse
,
foure
Captaines
,
five
Leivtenants
,
one
Cornet
,
one
Quarter-master
,
a
Chaplain
of
their
Army
,
and
a
Chirurgeon
,
eight
and
thirty
Troopers
,
two
Gentlemen
Troopers
,
twelve
Foot
Souldiers
,
three
barrels
of
powder
,
with
a
good
quantity
of
Match
and
Ball
,
together
with
an
hundred
Horse
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
wee
were
for
certain
advertised
out
of
Lancashire
,
that
a
party
of
Prince
Robbers
forces
,
being
about
three
hundred
of
them
,
whom
hee
left
in
that
County
,
and
were
going
to
fortifie
Wiggen
,
Sir
John
Meldrum
defeats
the
Enemy
in
Lancashire
.
whereof
Sir
John
Meldrum
(
Commander
in
cheif
in
that
County
)
having
certain
intelligence
,
hee
sent
a
considerable
party
to
them
,
who
surprised
them
all
,
with
all
their
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
and
so
also
utterly
frustrated
their
intended
designe
.
August
the
two
and
twentieth
,
〈◊〉
credible
information
by
Letters
out
of
Lancas
.
to
London
,
that
the
Lord
Ogleby
,
a
Scotch
incendiary
fell
upon
Colonell
Doddington
,
neer
Preston
in
Loncashire
,
as
hee
was
marching
out
of
Yorkeshire
to
Sir
John
Meldrum
then
in
Lancashire
:
Colonell
Doddington
,
at
the
first
,
had
the
worst
,
but
young
Colonell
Shuttleworth
,
who
indeed
deserved
to
bee
an
elder
brother
for
his
activity
and
very
gallant
performances
in
this
Service
,
Colonell
Doddington
takes
the
Lord
Ogleby
prisoner
.
came
in
timely
to
the
releif
of
that
valiant
Gentleman
Colonell
Doddington
,
and
put
the
Enemy
,
consisting
of
foure
hundred
Horse
,
to
a
totall
Route
,
slew
many
on
the
place
,
and
took
many
prisoners
,
among
whom
were
the
Lord
Ogleby
himself
:
Colonell
Mynne
,
and
Leivtenant
Colonell
Huddlestone
,
a
man
of
power
and
much
repute
in
Cumberland
;
and
divers
other
persons
of
quality
,
Scottish
Commanders
and
Gentlemen
,
were
taken
prisoners
;
they
also
took
threescore
Horse
with
their
Riders
:
and
a
party
of
these
also
endevouring
to
get
to
Latham-House
,
as
a
place
of
retreat
,
was
surprised
by
our
Forces
which
lay
before
Latham-House
,
and
every
man
of
them
taken
prisoners
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
came
certain
and
unquestionable
intelligence
that
the
Cavaliers
were
soundly
cudgelled
in
Cheshire
;
for
,
Colonell
Marrow
,
a
second
Nimrod
of
those
parts
,
and
indeed
a
stout
Souldier
and
brave
Commander
,
issuing
out
of
the
City
of
Chester
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Sir
Williā
Brereton
.
with
about
fourescors
or
an
hundred
Horse
,
was
received
by
a
party
of
that
most
renowned
and
Religious
Commander
,
and
loyall
Patriot
,
Sir
William
Breretons
,
(
neer
Crowton-House
,
where
wee
kept
a
Garrison
)
who
most
bravely
routed
the
Colonell
,
Colonell
Marrow
slain
.
and
in
the
conflict
wounded
him
mortally
,
of
which
wounds
hee
dyed
the
very
next
day
in
Chester
;
at
which
time
Sir
William
took
many
prisoners
.
And
Prince
Robber
,
to
revenge
the
death
of
Colonell
Marrow
,
advanced
next
day
with
two
of
his
best
Regiments
of
Horse
to
beat
back
Sir
William
Breretons
Forces
,
but
,
Prince
Robber
with
two
Regiments
of
horse
defeated
.
the
Robber
was
routed
and
about
foure
hundred
of
his
men
slain
on
the
place
,
and
taken
prisoners
;
In
which
conflict
,
valiant
and
undaunted
Captain
Zanchie
,
who
commanded
Sir
Williams
own
Troop
,
most
gallantly
pursued
the
enemy
,
within
pistoll-shot
of
the
walls
of
Chester
,
and
valiant
Lievtenant
Colonell
Jones
performed
his
part
in
this
conflict
with
no
lesse
valour
and
gallantry
;
and
a
Corporall
of
Sir
William
Breretons
Troop
,
by
name
John
Cooper
,
seeing
a
most
brave
Horse
,
which
the
Enemy
could
not
get
into
the
Church
in
Tarvin
Town
(
where
the
fight
was
very
hot
and
furious
)
but
was
fain
to
bee
held
by
the
bridle
,
The
valiant
performances
of
Sir
William
Breretons
forces
in
the
fight
at
Tarvin
.
by
one
of
the
Enemies
under
the
Church
wall
,
this
brave
spirited
Corporall
adventured
to
fetch
the
Horse
away
,
but
they
fired
so
fast
out
of
the
Church
upon
him
,
that
hee
was
forced
twice
to
retreat
,
but
hee
adventured
the
third
time
,
pistolled
the
enemy
and
so
brought
away
the
Horse
,
which
was
valued
to
bee
worth
,
at
least
,
fourescore
pound
.
And
about
the
same
time
,
Another
most
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Sir
John
Meld●um
,
at
Ormskirk
.
the
renowned
Major
Generall
of
Lancas
.
Sir
John
Meldrum
having
notice
of
the
Enemies
marching
toward
Ormskirk
,
made
haste
after
them
,
overtook
them
on
Tuesday
the
twentieth
of
August
,
in
the
Evening
,
upon
a
Moore
neer
unto
Ormskirk
,
where
they
stood
in
Battalia
,
and
upon
the
first
charge
of
our
Musketteers
,
which
were
under
the
command
of
Colonell
Booth
,
they
all
fled
,
whereupon
our
Horse
bravely
fell
upon
them
and
totally
routed
them
,
in
the
pursuite
of
whom
,
they
took
about
eight
hundred
Horse
(
some
Letters
report
a
thousand
)
and
three
hundred
prisoners
;
800
Horse
,
and
300
prisoners
taken
.
but
by
reason
of
the
night
comming
so
fast
upon
them
they
could
not
improve
the
Victory
,
as
otherwise
they
might
have
done
;
but
the
Lord
Byron
,
and
the
Lord
Mollenaux
were
forced
to
leave
their
Horses
in
the
flight
,
and
to
hide
themselves
in
a
Corn-field
,
some
of
the
speciall
prisoners
then
taken
,
were
Colonell
Sir
James
Prestwich
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Cottingham
,
Captain
James
Anderton
,
with
five
or
six
Captaines
more
,
six
or
seven
Leivtenants
,
four
Cornets
,
one
Quarter-master
,
eight
or
ten
Gentlemen
of
worth
and
quality
,
two
Priests
or
malignant
Ministers
,
and
as
I
said
before
,
above
two
hundred
and
fifty
common
Souldiers
.
And
heer
now
,
give
mee
leave
,
good
Reader
,
to
give
thee
this
necessary
note
or
observation
upon
some
of
the
forepast
premises
,
especially
touching
Gods
very
gracious
dealing
with
his
much
menaced
and
molested
Servants
in
Lanoashire
and
Cheshire
,
A
breif
note
,
how
the
Lord
prospe●ed
our
proceedings
against
bloody
Prince
Robber
,
in
and
about
Lancashire
.
and
those
parts
,
and
his
most
just
and
revenging
hand
of
displeasure
upon
that
bold
and
bloody
Prince
Robber
,
and
his
great
strength
of
Horse
,
wherein
hee
much
boasted
and
●oulstred
up
his
proud
hopes
of
subduing
or
ruinating
those
Counties
:
For
,
in
a
very
short
space
it
was
sorely
and
suddenly
abated
and
decreased
by
the
great
hand
of
God
towards
us
.
As
first
,
a●
Welsh-pool
(
as
I
have
forementioned
)
there
were
taken
by
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
and
Colonell
Mitton
,
with
the
assistance
of
the
Forces
of
Cheshire
,
three
hundred
forty
six
Horses
of
Ruperts
own
Regiment
;
and
within
a
sevennight
after
that
,
there
were
taken
by
Colonell
Ashton
at
Holland
in
Lancashire
two
hundred
Horse
;
At
Preston
also
in
Lancashire
,
presently
after
,
at
least
threescore
Horse
,
and
at
this
last
mentioned
brave
skirmish
by
the
Lancashire
Forces
,
at
Ormskirk
in
Lancashire
,
about
nine
hundred
Horse
,
and
by
Sir
William
Brereton
,
at
Tarvin
,
Almost
2000.
of
Ruperts
Horse
taken
by
ours
besides
prisoners
.
(
as
was
fore-specified
)
at
least
three
hundred
Horse
;
which
,
in
all
,
make
up
,
about
one
thousand
eight
hundred
Horse
,
besides
the
prisoners
,
then
,
taken
with
them
.
And
about
the
foure
and
twentieth
of
this
instant
August
,
I
received
a
summary
Relation
of
the
valiant
actions
of
that
loyall
and
active
brave
Commander
Colonell
Fox
,
A
breif
relation
of
some
active
and
victorious
performances
of
Colonell
Fox
.
(
so
much
inveighed
against
by
that
base
Pamphleter
Aulicus
,
the
Kings
Lyer
in
cheif
,
as
witty
Britanicus
rightly
titles
him
)
which
I
thought
not
sit
to
let
slip
,
or
to
sleep
in
oblivion
,
which
were
as
followeth
.
Upon
this
vigilant
Commanders
discovering
of
the
quartering
of
Worcester
forces
in
Vpon-Warren
,
some
twelve
miles
from
his
Garrison
,
hee
went
forth
with
a
party
of
Horse
and
took
,
in
their
quarters
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Dudley
,
(
as
appeared
by
a
Commission
found
in
his
pocket
)
Captain
Milward
,
A
prize
taken
at
Vpton-Warren
.
Leivtenant
Newberry
,
Quarter-master
Dod
,
two
Corporals
,
ten
other
Souldiers
,
and
twenty
Horse
;
and
with
these
hee
also
brought
away
a
drove
of
Cattle
from
the
Earl
of
Shrewsbury
,
and
a
little
after
hee
took
Captain
Knight
in
his
Quarter
,
at
Stoke
,
neer
Bromsgrave
.
And
not
long
after
upon
intelligence
that
the
Commission
of
Array
sate
in
execution
thereof
at
Ombersley
,
foure
miles
from
Worcester
,
and
seventeen
miles
from
Egherson
Garrison
,
hee
desired
my
Lord
of
Denbighs
forces
to
joyn
with
him
for
their
apprehension
,
which
was
accordingly
attempted
,
where
they
took
forty
prisoners
,
divers
of
them
being
men
of
note
,
Another
brave
prize
taken
by
Colonell
Fox
.
an
hundred
and
thirty
brave
Horses
,
an
hundred
and
fifty
Beasts
,
but
most
of
the
Commissioners
very
hardly
escaped
,
by
reason
of
some
delayes
of
the
Earles
forces
,
who
stayed
a
little
too
long
upon
some
other
design
neer
Worcester
,
contrary
to
the
Colonells
direction
and
desire
;
yet
notwithstanding
by
reason
of
the
Colonells
and
his
cubs
pursuite
after
them
over
the
River
Severn
,
where
they
were
enforced
to
swim
,
hee
recovered
divers
excellent
Horse
and
Armes
,
and
so
returned
with
this
prize
,
in
safety
.
And
upon
the
twentyeth
of
this
instant
,
A
third
prize
also
taken
by
Colonell
Foxes
Forces
.
What
a
terrour
Colonell
Fox
was
to
all
his
enemies
about
him
.
the
said
valiant
and
vigilant
Colonell
having
intelligence
of
some
Cavaliers
to
lie
in
Bromsgrove
,
hee
sent
forth
a
party
of
Horse
under
the
command
of
Captain
Tadman
,
and
Captain
Johnson
,
who
surprized
,
in
the
place
,
Captain
Barnsley
and
all
his
Souldiers
,
hee
being
a
Gentleman
of
note
and
quality
and
a
W●●●ster
Captain
.
And
thus
,
this
noble
Colonell
did
so
hunt
and
fright
the
Cavaliers
in
all
those
parts
,
that
scarcely
one
of
them
were
heard
of
in
the
Country
thereabout
,
but
hee
presently
pulled
them
into
his
den
,
nor
durst
any
enemy
come
out
of
Worcester
to
oppose
his
proceedings
,
insomuch
as
that
the
greatest
Malignants
and
Papists
about
him
were
forced
to
flie
or
make
their
peace
with
him
.
About
the
foure
and
twentieth
also
of
this
instant
August
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Darbyshire
,
that
whereas
that
most
active
and
valiant
Commander
and
loyall
Patriot
of
his
Country
,
Winck
field
Mannour
taken
by
Sir
Joh.
Gell
Sir
John
Gell
,
had
long
time
lyen
before
Winck
field-mannour
,
the
Sanctuary
of
all
the
Papists
and
Delinquents
of
that
County
,
hee
was
now
(
by
the
brave
assistance
of
the
most
noble
Earl
of
Manchesters
forces
)
become
Master
of
it
,
it
being
now
at
last
surrendred
up
into
his
possession
,
on
fair
termes
and
Articles
of
agreement
,
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
therein
,
except
only
what
the
Cavaleirian
Commanders
carryed
away
with
them
for
their
own
particular
uses
,
which
were
only
,
each
Commander
his
Sword
and
Pistoll
.
There
were
in
the
House
above
there
hundred
Souldiers
,
and
fourteen
peices
of
Ordnance
,
and
it
was
a
House
very
strongly
fortified
and
of
no
small
concernment
to
us
in
the
taking
of
it
.
And
now
Sir
John
Gell
was
,
by
Gods
mercy
,
as
good
as
his
word
,
who
had
vowed
hee
would
never
leave
the
said
siege
till
(
if
God
so
pleased
)
hee
had
the
place
;
and
brave
Colonell
Crawford
,
with
part
of
the
Earl
of
Manchesters
forces
,
came
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
seasonably
to
his
assistance
,
and
was
a
great
help
unto
him
in
the
said
businesse
.
And
about
the
six
and
twentieth
of
August
,
our
most
pious
,
prudent
and
vigilant
Parliament
,
published
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
wherein
it
was
Ordered
that
the
Counties
of
Wilts
,
An
Ordinance
of
Parliament
for
the
Association
of
the
Western
Counties
.
Sommerset
,
Devon
,
Dorset
,
and
Cornwall
,
with
the
Cities
of
Bristoll
and
Excester
,
as
also
the
Town
and
County
of
Pool
,
bee
Associated
for
their
mutuall
Defence
against
the
Cavalierian
Adversary
,
and
that
the
Committees
nominated
in
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
of
the
first
of
July
,
shall
put
in
execution
the
said
Ordinance
,
in
the
Counties
afore-mentioned
,
and
that
all
the
Colonells
,
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
Captaines
and
other
Officers
,
are
also
to
Associate
themselves
,
and
with
the
well-affected
of
the
said
Counties
to
ayd
and
succour
one
another
;
and
giving
thereby
full
power
and
Authority
to
the
said
Committees
to
put
in
execution
the
Ordinance
for
Voluntary
Loanes
and
Contributions
to
the
Parliament
,
for
raising
of
Monies
and
Forces
,
for
the
suppression
of
all
Malignant
forces
against
the
Parliament
.
It
was
thereby
also
Ordered
that
the
Earl
of
Northumberland
,
the
Earl
of
Pembrook
,
and
the
Earl
of
Salisbury
,
the
Lord
Roberts
,
and
the
Lord
Bruce
,
with
the
Knights
,
Citizens
,
and
Burgesses
of
the
said
Counties
,
in
the
House
of
Parliament
,
have
power
to
nominate
and
appoint
all
Colonells
,
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
Serjeant
Majors
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
to
Command
the
Forces
so
raised
in
the
Association
,
and
the
Lord
Generall
,
or
such
as
shall
from
time
to
time
command
in
Cheif
,
shall
grant
Commissions
to
them
accordingly
.
Much
also
about
this
time
,
viz.
the
six
and
twentieth
of
this
instant
August
wee
received
Letters
from
the
Western
parts
of
the
kingdome
,
that
his
Majesties
,
and
his
Excellencies
head-quarters
were
very
neer
to
one
another
,
and
that
foure
hundred
of
his
Majesties
Horse
had
cast
themselves
into
three
divisions
,
and
advancing
neer
my
Lord
Generalls
Quarters
,
and
with
disdainfull
words
reproaching
them
and
challenging
them
to
fight
;
the
brave
young
Gentleman
Major
Archibald
Stranghan
quickly
apprehending
the
same
and
not
able
to
indure
,
A
brave
&
most
Heroick
exploit
of
Serjeant
Major
Stranghan
against
the
Enemy
in
the
West
.
desired
that
hee
might
receive
so
much
honour
from
his
Excellency
as
but
to
have
Commission
to
charge
them
with
an
hundred
Horse
,
with
which
force
(
though
farre
lesse
in
number
,
than
the
Enemies
)
hee
doubted
not
(
hee
said
)
but
,
by
Gods
assistance
,
to
return
victorious
.
This
gallant
motion
of
the
young
Gentleman
being
much
applauded
and
well
entertained
,
hee
received
the
first
impression
of
the
Enemy
without
moving
from
the
place
at
all
,
untill
the
Enemy
being
come
neerer
and
almost
brest
to
brest
,
hee
fired
upon
them
,
at
once
,
with
so
much
fury
and
so
good
successe
that
about
twenty
of
them
were
observed
to
fall
together
,
on
which
the
rest
began
to
flye
;
whereupon
finding
his
opportunity
and
pursuing
it
,
hee
was
charged
on
by
the
second
division
,
and
received
them
with
such
undaunted
Spirits
and
magnanimity
with
his
pistols
,
that
they
also
,
following
the
example
of
the
former
,
presently
began
to
flie
away
confusedly
,
not
being
able
to
endure
the
heat
of
this
hot
charge
and
fierce
tempest
.
After
this
also
his
pistols
being
discharged
,
hee
most
unweariedly
fell
in
pell-mell
upon
the
Enemies
last
Division
with
the
Sword
,
and
soon
also
enforced
them
to
an
ignominious
flight
unto
the
body
of
their
Army
,
which
seeing
the
disorder
of
the
Horse
,
began
to
disband
and
flye
themselves
.
His
Majesty
was
then
not
farre
off
in
the
Field
,
and
was
a
sad
spectator
of
the
Tragedy
of
his
men
:
And
it
was
verily
beleeved
,
that
had
this
valiant
Scot
been
suddenly
seconded
to
pursue
home
his
Victory
,
hee
had
taken
his
Majesty
in
the
Field
and
totally
routed
his
Army
,
so
great
and
generall
was
the
distraction
,
that
at
that
present
they
were
in
.
For
this
brave
service
his
Excellency
rewarded
the
victorious
Major
with
many
thanks
and
appellations
of
honour
,
and
with
a
Horse
esteemed
to
bee
worth
an
hundred
pound
.
And
about
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
this
instant
August
,
it
was
for
certain
informed
by
Letters
from
Sir
William
Brereton
to
the
Parliament
,
that
there
being
a
great
strength
of
the
Enemy
at
Malpasse
,
with
intention
to
march
into
Wales
after
that
bold
and
bloody
Prince
Robber
;
A
most
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Malpasse
,
by
Sir
William
Breretons
Forces
.
Sir
William
Brereton
sent
out
a
party
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
consisting
of
about
eight
hundred
,
under
the
command
of
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
.
The
Enemy
having
notice
of
the
said
Party
drew
out
all
their
Horse
and
Dragoones
in
Battalia
,
consisting
of
about
two
thousand
,
and
placed
their
Musketteers
in
hedges
and
places
of
advantage
:
The
Enemy
was
about
2000
strong
,
we
but
800.
Notwithstanding
Leivtenant
Colonel
Jones
with
his
Troop
did
most
gallantly
charge
through
two
Divisions
of
the
Enemy
,
did
great
execution
on
them
,
and
returned
without
the
losse
of
a
man
,
himselfe
onely
shot
into
the
thigh
,
the
rest
of
the
Troopes
(
there
being
but
four
Troopes
in
all
)
came
up
,
and
some
of
the
Foot
after
them
,
and
plaid
their
parts
most
bravely
,
The
Enemy
is
routed
.
The
prize
and
prisoners
taken
and
with
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
gave
another
fie●ce
charge
upon
the
Enemy
,
quite
routed
them
,
some
of
them
flying
into
Wales
,
others
into
Chester
,
&
ours
took
about
an
hundred
and
forty
Horse
and
many
prisoners
,
the
chief
wherof
were
these
;
Major
Maxie
,
(
or
,
Murrey
)
Major
to
Sir
Charles
Lucas
;
Major
Cromwell
,
Major
to
the
Duke
of
Yorkes
Regiment
;
Majo●
Crathorn
a
Papist
;
Captain
Clavering
or
other
to
the
late
Colonell
Clavering
:
And
the
Commanders
slain
in
this
brave
conflict
,
Commanders
slain
.
were
,
Colonell
Baines
,
Colonell
Conyers
,
Major
Heskith
;
another
Major
buryed
at
Chester
,
and
another
Major
buried
at
Malpasse
;
One
Leivtenant
Colonell
slain
,
but
not
(
then
)
known
who
hee
was
;
Captain
Harris
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
,
the
Commander
in
chief
desperately
wounded
and
carryed
to
Chester
for
cure
.
Common
souldiers
slain
.
There
were
also
slain
upon
the
place
,
and
in
the
flight
about
an
hundred
;
and
those
that
fled
to
Chester
were
,
with
much
affront
,
kept
out
of
the
gates
,
and
not
suffered
of
a
long
time
,
to
get
in
;
as
some
that
came
out
of
Chester
,
shortly
after
,
enformed
us
.
About
the
eight
and
twentieth
of
this
instant
August
wee
were
credibly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
and
in
specially
by
the
most
noble
Lord
Generall
his
Excellencies
own
Letter
to
the
Parliament
,
from
Lestithiell
,
A
most
per●idious
plot
,
and
dangerous
Design
to
have
blown
up
our
Magazine
,
and
destroyed
our
Army
at
Lestithiell
in
Cornwall
.
that
the
perfidions
Enemy
(
who
dare
not
compasse
their
base
aymes
and
designes
,
in
an
open
,
fair
,
and
honourable
way
,
by
battail
,
though
double
in
number
)
had
about
this
time
so
managed
their
base
and
trecherous
plot
,
that
into
two
close
Waggons
,
wherein
was
a
Magazine
of
at
least
60
barrells
of
Gunpowder
,
they
had
privily
conveyed
two
notable
Engines
of
Warre
,
which
should
have
blown
up
all
the
powder
;
and
at
the
time
,
when
the
enemy
thought
to
have
effected
the
design
,
they
had
drawn
up
their
whole
body
of
their
Army
toward
that
part
of
his
Excellencies
Army
,
Two
wilde-fire
Engines
conveyed
into
our
close
waggons
,
where
were
60
barrels
of
powder
.
expecting
the
blow
,
upon
which
they
intended
to
fall
most
fiercely
on
the
Lord
Generals
Forces
;
but
it
most
graciously
pleased
the
Lord
,
that
one
of
the
said
Engines
,
to
the
end
whereof
a
lighted
match
was
fastned
,
was
burnt
to
the
very
neck
of
the
Engine
(
whereat
it
was
to
give
fire
to
the
wild-fire
in
the
Engine
)
but
,
The
manner
of
the
preservation
described
.
then
,
the
coal
went
out
of
it self
;
the
other
match
also
in
the
other
Engine
,
was
burnt
within
an
inch
of
the
wilde-fire
of
that
Engine
,
just
at
the
time
when
by
a
Cooper
it
was
seasonably
and
happily
discovered
before
the
dangerous
blow
was
given
,
whereupon
the
Engines
being
taken
out
by
the
said
Cooper
and
brought
to
my
Lord
Generall
,
The
two
Engines
sent
up
to
the
Parliamen●
,
wher
they
were
publikely
shewn
&
seen
.
which
his
Excellency
,
together
with
his
Letter
presently
sent
up
to
the
Parliament
,
and
was
publikely
shewed
to
the
Houses
of
Parliament
,
and
as
some
that
were
there
present
said
,
it
was
just
after
that
fashioned
Engine
,
which
his
Majesty
delivered
with
his
own
hands
(
being
covered
with
red
leather
,
as
that
was
)
to
the
party
that
made
his
Majesty
beleeve
that
hee
would
blow
up
the
Magazine
at
Ailesbury
,
but
as
that
,
so
this
most
base
and
treacherous
Designe
of
theirs
was
,
by
Gods
great
mercy
and
good
providence
,
happily
prevented
,
and
their
wicked
hopes
thereby
frustrated
,
and
all
they
got
thereby
was
shame
and
infamy
.
And
thus
,
now
,
I
hope
(
good
Reader
)
thou
hast
fully
and
clearly
seen
(
in
the
whole
progresse
of
this
Moneths
contemplation
of
Gods
wonderfull
protection
and
preservation
of
his
Church
and
Children
)
the
great
and
amazing
wonder
of
the
World
,
in
these
our
Mosean
dayes
,
The
Burning-Bush
no●
consumed
.
even
,
The
Burning-Bush
(
the
Church
or
Cause
of
God
)
not
consumed
,
though
inclosed
with
flames
of
wrath
and
rage
,
of
the
wicked
and
outragious
intestine
enemies
thereof
,
on
every
side
,
both
by
Sea
and
by
Land
,
blowing
the
coales
,
and
adding
combustible
fuell
to
the
fire
of
their
fury
,
and
endevouring
to
heat
the
furnace
of
their
frantick
rage
and
madnesse
,
yet
seven
times
hotter
and
hotter
;
Dan.
3.
And
yet
Gods
Three
(
yea
30
times
three
)
most
faithfull
and
zealous
Shadrachs
,
Meshachs
,
and
Abednego's
,
still
preserved
and
kept
safe
in
the
midst
of
the
fiercest
and
most
furious
conflagrations
;
and
all
this
made
most
clear
and
manifest
both
in
all
the
fore-mentioned
famous
Victories
obtained
,
and
perfidious
plots
,
and
dangerous
designes
detected
and
prevented
:
And
have
wee
not
then
great
cause
,
with
holy
Moses
,
both
to
put
off
the
shooes
of
sin
and
transgression
,
and
also
to
approach
unto
,
and
fix
the
feet
of
our
affections
on
the
●oly
ground
of
most
gratefull
contemplation
of
this
great
wonder
,
and
in
sacred
admiration
thereof
to
break
out
into
holy
adoration
of
our
great
and
good
God
,
and
with
holy
Moses
to
sing
and
say
:
Exod.
15.
11.
Who
is
like
unto
thee
,
O
Lord
,
among
the
gods
?
Who
is
like
unto
thee
,
glorious
in
holinesse
,
fearfull
in
praises
,
and
doing
wonders
?
BUT
,
September
1644.
now
to
goe
on
in
our
next
Moneths
sacred
and
serious
observation
,
of
this
foresaid
wonder
,
still
continuing
all
this
next
ensuing
September
.
And
herein
I
shall
desire
,
in
the
first
place
br●ifly
to
shew
,
or
rather
,
to
remember
the
Reader
,
how
that
about
the
beginning
of
this
moneth
of
September
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
,
again
,
to
set
his
blessed
Bush
in
the
midst
of
a
most
dangerous
devouring
flame
(
to
see
to
)
and
yet
the
Bush
not
Consumed
;
Even
to
suffer
our
prime
Parliamentary-Army
of
the
whole
Kingdome
,
then
under
the
Command
of
that
most
noble
,
Our
formidable
Parliamentary
Army
coopt
up
in
Cornwall
in
the
West
,
and
in
great
danger
,
but
most
mightily
preserved
and
delivered
.
renowned
,
loyall
,
and
most
courageous
Lord
Generall
,
the
Earle
of
Essex
,
to
bee
brought
into
a
strange
strait
,
and
most
unhappy
noose
in
a
corner
of
Cornwall
,
in
the
West
,
one
of
the
remotest
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
(
but
by
what
mischeivous
meanes
or
improvidence
,
I
know
not
)
rendring
that
(
at
first
)
most
formidable
Army
,
most
obnoxious
to
much
danger
and
distresse
,
of
the
numerously
augmented
forces
of
the
most
malicious
and
outrageous
enemies
thereof
,
who
by
the
daily
additionall
and
increasing
powers
of
the
perfidious
and
atheisticall
Cornish
and
Devonshire
men
,
had
strangely
and
strongly
coopt
and
hedged
in
that
our
most
famous
Army
for
divers
weeks
together
in
a
nook
or
angle
of
that
County
of
Cornwall
,
and
no
Reserve
or
considerable
Releif
,
in
so
long
time
,
comming
to
their
aide
and
assistance
;
insomuch
that
the
extraordinarily
increasing
wants
in
the
Army
,
and
the
extraordinary
and
inevitably
necessitated
duty
of
his
Excellencies
Souldiers
being
so
incessantly
continued
,
and
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
the
powers
of
the
Enemy
so
daily
increasing
and
growing
bigge
with
rage
and
pride
against
them
;
they
could
not
possibly
any
longer
subsist
without
releif
:
Whereupon
a
Councell
of
Warre
being
called
,
it
was
resolved
(
an
absolute
necessity
lying
on
it
)
that
the
Horse
of
the
Army
should
break
through
the
enemy
,
and
the
Foot
(
alas
,
alas
)
should
stand
upon
their
own
guard
and
Defence
,
Heer
was
,
indeed
,
the
B●●ning
Bush
not
Consumed
.
till
more
ayd
(
if
by
any
means
it
could
bee
procured
)
should
bee
sent
unto
them
;
and
thereupon
3000
Horse
,
under
the
command
of
that
renowned
Souldier
and
brave
Commander
Sir
William
Belfore
,
(
the
rest
of
the
Horse
remaining
still
with
the
foot
)
violently
brake
through
the
Enemy
and
most
fiercely
made
good
their
retreat
,
notwithstanding
all
the
power
of
the
Enemie
,
and
brought
off
with
them
severall
of
the
Enemies
Colours
and
slew
many
:
And
,
(
Probdolor
,
under
correction
of
better
judgement
)
why
might
not
our
whole
Army
together
,
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
as
safely
and
certainly
,
have
come
off
fully
,
had
that
Councell
of
Warre
played
Fair
play
above
board
?
)
So
got
to
Sal●ash
and
Plimouth
,
with
very
little
or
no
considerable
losse
in
so
desperate
a
Service
.
Now
,
thus
,
our
Foot
forces
being
left
behinde
under
the
Command
in
ch●if
of
that
most
noble
and
ever
to
bee
renowned
,
virtuous
and
valourous
Souldier
and
brave
Commander
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
(
his
Excellency
the
Lord
Generall
,
and
the
Lord
Roberts
being
also
gone
to
Plimouth
by
Sea
)
and
the
Enemy
choosing
rather
to
bend
their
greatest
power
against
the
Foot
,
than
in
pursuit
of
the
Horse
,
and
having
also
resolved
at
a
bloody
Councell
of
Warre
(
thinking
the
day
their
own
,
The
Kings
cruell
Councell
of
Warre
resolved
to
give
no
quarter
,
but
to
put
all
to
the
Sword
.
and
the
birds
to
bee
all
caugh●
in
the
net
)
in
a
most
cruell
and
mercilesse
manner
,
to
put
them
all
to
the
Sword
,
and
not
to
give
Quarter
to
any
,
and
likewise
in
pursuance
hereof
,
they
having
taken
about
30
of
our
Foot
Souldiers
,
and
put
them
all
to
the
Sword
,
save
only
two
that
by
Gods
good
providence
●scaping
,
ran
from
them
and
acquainted
the
rest
of
the
Foot
forces
with
the
s●quell
thereof
:
Hereupon
brave
Majo●
Generall
Ski●pon
,
Major
Generall
Skippons
〈◊〉
,
but
brave
speech
&
●esolution
to
live
●●
die
with
his
Souldiers
.
like
a
true
Souldiers
,
indeed
,
made
a
gallant
and
couragious
speech
to
his
said
Foot
forces
to
this
effect
.
That
it
would
bee
more
●onour
for
th●●
to
die
valiantly
in
the
field
,
than
to
〈◊〉
themselves
b●fely
or
,
●owardly
to
the
tyranny
of
so
bloody
and
〈◊〉
an
〈◊〉
,
professing
himself
,
most
cheerfully
,
there
ready
to
live
or
di●
with
them
;
〈◊〉
,
first
;
to
sell
their
lives
(
by
Gods
help
)
at
〈…〉
a
rate
〈◊〉
ever
Souldiers
did
.
Whereupon
they
all
,
most
unanimously
and
cheerfully
resolving
the
same
,
fell
upon
the
Enemy
with
such
undaunted
courage
and
resolution
,
being
led
up
in
person
by
so
brave
and
Lyon-like
a
Commander
,
who
(
to
use
his
Excellencies
own
expression
,
in
his
Letter
to
the
Parliament
of
him
)
fought
like
a
Lyon
;
and
disdained
that
their
brave
Ordnance
and
Artillery
should
bee
gained
from
them
,
The
fight
begun
.
at
a
lesser
value
than
the
hearts
blood
of
many
hundreds
of
their
Enemies
;
which
was
so
indeed
,
ere
they
parted
,
for
they
discharged
their
great
peices
,
divers
times
upon
the
Enemy
,
which
did
great
execution
and
slew
very
many
of
them
,
whom
they
might
see
fall
fast
before
them
(
and
the
King
himself
,
being
in
fight
thereof
in
the
field
)
and
still
received
the
rest
so
gallantly
,
that
the
Enemy
(
instead
of
being
absolute
Victors
)
was
at
last
enforced
(
though
much
against
their
former
intentions
)
not
only
to
give
them
Quarter
,
Not
only
quarter
,
but
also
fair
conditions
granted
to
our
Souldiers
.
but
,
farther
also
,
to
condescend
to
very
honourable
conditions
and
Articles
on
our
Souldiers
part
;
though
,
in
the
issue
,
the
Enemy
proved
most
perfidious
(
as
their
constant
practice
was
)
in
violating
of
them
all
,
and
bespoiling
and
stripping
them
(
ere
they
left
them
)
of
all
they
had
(
save
only
their
lives
)
even
taking
f●om
them
their
very
cloathes
off
their
backs
,
The
most
perfidious
disloyalty
of
the
Enemy
in
violating
al
the
conditions
agreed
on
.
boots
,
stockings
,
and
shooes
from
their
legges
and
feet
,
and
enforcing
some
of
them
to
march
stark
naked
,
and
bare
footed
,
with
only
a
base
convoy
of
their
perfidious
Enemies
Horse
,
Heer
again
the
Burning-Bush
not
Consumed
.
whom
(
being
quite
disarmed
)
they
durst
not
resist
.
And
though
renowned
Major
Generall
Skippon
rode
back
,
and
boldly
and
bravely
complained
to
the
King
himself
thereof
,
yet
hee
could
finde
no
redresse
therein
.
But
,
howsoever
let
the
judicious
Reader
here
judge
and
say
whether
heer
was
not
a
wonder
,
indeed
,
even
no
lesse
than
Gods
Burning-bush
not
consumed
,
considering
what
a
furious
&
devouring
flame
was
round
about
it
,
and
whereinto
it
had
been
so
strangely
(
yea
and
treacherously
too
as
many
feared
)
entrapped
and
cooped
up
,
but
,
thus
,
as
you
have
heard
most
admirably
delivered
and
preserved
from
utter
ruine
and
destruction
,
as
was
threatned
and
resolved
,
which
therefore
,
is
with
extraordinary
thankfulnesse
to
God
to
bee
beheld
and
lookt
upon
,
This
deliverance
of
our
Souldiers
was
a
singular
mer●y
of
the
Lord
.
and
most
justly
to
bee
enrolled
in
the
number
of
our
singular
great
mercies
,
and
deliverances
of
the
Lord
wrought
for
us
;
as
whereby
(
notwithstanding
the
unhappy
losse
of
so
brave
an
Artillery
and
Armes
of
our
Souldiers
)
yet
,
a
wide
doore
was
,
thus
,
left
open
unto
us
,
in
good
measure
to
r●crute
our
Army
again
,
considering
that
there
is
no
competition
or
comparison
to
bee
made
between
the
raising
of
men
and
getting
of
Armes
,
the
former
being
known
by
experience
to
bee
very
difficult
,
the
other
very
easie
to
performe
;
And
(
which
is
also
herein
very
considerable
)
the
mercy
was
so
much
the
greater
,
and
the
losse
the
lesse
,
in
regard
that
his
Excellency
had
taken
farre
more
Ordnances
and
Armes
from
the
Enemy
,
but
a
little
before
in
this
his
Western
Expedition
,
than
were
now
lost
in
this
last
disaster
.
Now
as
touching
the
matter
and
cause
of
this
great
miscarriage
,
though
I
doe
not
,
I
dare
not
take
upon
mee
to
discusse
it
,
it
having
been
,
That
this
miscarriage
of
our
Army
,
was
a
plain
plot
of
trechery
.
I
hope
,
throughly
examined
by
others
,
to
whom
it
more
properly
appertained
;
yet
give
mee
leave
,
good
Reader
,
to
suspect
still
,
that
it
was
a
plain
peice
of
treachery
to
the
State
&
Parliament
,
&
honest
&
honorable
Major
Gen:
Skippon
,
perceived
it
at
last
,
(
as
it
was
reported
)
though
too
late
,
most
evidently
,
and
therefore
(
as
it
was
credibly
enformed
)
smiting
himself
upon
his
brest
,
hee
said
:
Renowned
Major
Generall
Skippon
perceived
this
plot
,
but
too
late
.
Wee
are
betraied
!
wee
are
betraied
!
But
,
who
the
persons
were
,
was
not
then
so
clear
,
yet
some
were
known
,
and
one
of
them
ran
to
the
King
to
secure
himself
;
and
Colonell
Butler
was
sent
up
to
London
by
his
Excellency
,
and
committed
to
the
Tower
of
London
,
till
hee
was
examined
about
it
.
And
it
is
the
more
easily
to
bee
beleeved
to
have
been
a
meer
peice
of
trechery
against
the
noble
Lord
Generall
,
as
being
a
thing
plotted
and
contrived
before
hee
went
into
the
West
,
A
notable
and
most
pregnant
proof
or
ground
of
the
knowledge
of
this
disaster
in
the
West
to
be
a
plot
.
and
that
upon
this
ground
,
namely
;
That
divers
of
the
most
knowing
and
active
Royalists
then
among
us
at
London
,
were
heard
,
with
much
confidence
,
to
say
(
before
his
Excellency
went
forth
in
this
Expedition
)
that
the
Lord
Generall
would
receive
a
blow
in
the
West
.
In
particular
,
a
Gentleman
,
then
,
a
prisoner
in
Warwick-castle
,
by
name
,
Mr.
E.
Andrewes
,
the
Son
of
Sir
Eusebie
Andrewes
,
who
being
among
divers
Gentlemen
,
at
a
Tavern
in
Warwick
,
said
before
them
all
,
with
imperious
speeches
,
that
hee
would
bee
hanged
if
the
Earl
of
Essex
came
safe
back
again
out
of
the
West
;
And
told
them
withall
,
that
they
should
see
the
Kings
Army
flourish
;
with
other
words
to
this
effect
,
as
I
had
it
by
credible
information
.
And
this
was
presently
after
the
Lord
Generall
was
gone
into
the
West
,
when
hee
had
a
most
gallant
and
stout
Army
,
indeed
,
and
such
an
one
,
as
the
Kings
Army
durst
not
look
in
the
face
,
nor
was
it
probable
,
durst
come
so
neer
it
,
as
to
behold
their
back-parts
.
For
,
his
Excellencies
Army
was
then
known
to
be
a
terrour
to
the
Enemy
;
for
some
of
the
cheif
of
the
Kings
Army
,
at
the
end
of
Newberry-battail
(
when
they
were
carrying
the
body
of
the
Earl
of
Ca●narvan
into
the
Town
)
said
,
Damn
mee
,
Essex
will
never
bee
beaten
,
and
with
fearfull
oaths
were
heard
to
swear
,
All
the
devils
in
hell
could
not
beat
him
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
4
of
this
instant
September
,
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
ammunition
safely
conveyed
unto
Oswest●y
from
Wem
,
for
the
Welsh
Affaires
.
came
certain
information
by
Letters
from
Os●estry
to
London
,
that
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
Ammunition
was
safely
arrived
from
Wem
to
Oswestry
,
to
the
great
sorrow
of
the
Enemy
,
who
some
few
dayes
before
(
as
was
certified
by
Letters
from
Wem
)
issued
out
of
Salop
to
Whittington
,
with
at
least
1200
foot
and
400
horse
to
have
intercepted
it
;
But
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
having
intelligence
thereof
sent
out
a
party
from
Oswest●●y
to
guard
the
Ammunition
,
which
party
discovering
the
Enemy
,
wheeled
into
the
Rear
,
all
the
Horse
being
with
the
Ammunition
,
in
the
Van
,
and
so
fell
upon
them
,
killed
five
upon
the
place
,
took
five
prisoners
,
wounded
many
,
and
made
the
Enemy
fly
,
but
being
to
guard
the
Ammunition
,
they
durst
not
leave
their
charge
to
follow
them
,
so
the
Enemy
wheeled
back
again
from
Franck
ford-Hope
neer
Elsmore
,
and
so
to
Salop
,
and
out
Ammunition
,
of
exceeding
great
concernment
for
the
succeeding
Welch
affaires
,
was
(
as
I
said
)
safely
,
thus
,
conveyed
into
Oswestry
,
ready
there
for
the
following
work
in
Wales
,
where
of
more
in
its
due
place
.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
also
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Staffordshire
,
of
a
brave
exploit
performed
by
that
most
valiant
and
brave
Commander
Colonell
Rudgely
in
a
most
notable
defeat
which
hee
gave
unto
the
Enemy
;
the
substance
wherof
wee
received
from
Letters
thence
to
this
eff●ct
.
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
valiant
Colonell
Rudgeley
.
Wee
marched
out
of
Stafford
to
Lynsell
,
and
thence
took
from
under
the
Walls
,
at
least
an
104
Oxen
and
Cowes
,
and
about
300
Horse
;
Then
wee
marched
to
Litchfield
,
whence
wee
brought
away
above
an
160
Oxen
and
Cowes
and
60
Horse
,
and
presently
after
newes
being
brought
us
that
the
Enemy
was
plundering
at
Chartley
,
his
Excellencies
the
Lord
Generals
own
Lands
,
with
an
intent
to
drive
away
his
Cattell
;
whereupon
our
valiant
Colonell
,
Col●
Rudgel●y
drew
forth
all
those
horses
hee
had
,
and
about
an
180
foot
,
and
marched
thither
,
but
they
having
broke
open
the
stable
door
,
and
taken
a
choice
Colt
of
my
Lord
Generals
(
which
Colt
was
shot
and
killed
by
one
of
his
Servants
out
of
the
house
,
as
they
led
him
away
)
they
were
gone
thence
before
wee
could
get
thither
,
and
got
into
Pen●h-Park
to
drive
that
;
whereupon
wee
marched
to
Vssiter
and
at
Lacksley
wee
heard
that
the
Enemy
was
marched
toward
Bromble
,
so
with
those
few
horse
which
wee
had
,
wee
marched
in
haste
after
them
,
if
possible
to
ingage
them
,
till
our
foot
came
up
unto
us
,
and
neer
unto
Bagots-Brom●ey
,
after
10
miles
hard
march
,
wee
fell
upon
their
Reare
,
and
upon
the
first
charge
took
about
40
horse
,
and
as
many
men
and
Armes
,
and
pursued
them
to
their
main-body
,
which
consisted
of
at
least
500
good
horse
,
but
our
horse
not
being
above
an
100.
wee
were
forced
to
retreat
a
little
way
,
but
presently
rallyed
again
,
which
whilst
wee
were
doing
,
the
Enemy
planted
an
ambuscado
,
which
upon
our
second
charge
,
fired
upon
us
,
but
wee
bravely
beat
the
ambuscado
up
,
and
killed
and
took
every
man
of
those
so
planted
,
and
all
their
armes
and
Horses
,
and
kept
the
rest
in
play
till
our
foot
came
up
,
and
then
they
fell
off
from
us
,
and
wee
kept
the
field
.
On
our
part
wee
had
only
one
man
slain
,
and
they
took
six
prisoners
;
but
from
them
wee
took
,
a
Serjeant
Major
,
one
Captain
,
one
Leivtenant
,
two
Quarter
master●
,
three
Corporals
,
and
the
rest
Common
Souldiers
,
in
all
18.
and
killed
about
30.
took
many
Armes
,
and
50
Horse
,
and
so
returned
safe
with
our
said
prize
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
wee
had
certain
intelligence
of
some
singular
good
service
done
immediately
after
the
fore-mentioned
furnishment
of
Oswestry
with
Ammunition
,
by
that
most
valiant
and
brave
Commander
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
,
by
Sir
Tho.
Middleton
.
Sir
Tho.
Middleton
,
at
or
neer
about
Mountgome●y-castle
,
the
substance
of
which
intelligence
by
a
Letter
,
was
this
:
That
by
Gods
gracious
assistance
,
that
noble
Commander
was
advanced
and
came
into
Mountgomery
,
where
he
found
the
people
all
very
willing
and
ready
to
receive
him
,
and
that
Sir
Thomas
had
summoned
the
Castle
,
and
that
his
own
Regiment
fell
,
in
that
interim
,
upon
New-Town
,
and
had
there
taken
Sir
Thomas
Gardiner
,
and
his
whole
Troop
of
Horse
,
28
prisoners
,
36
barrels
of
powder
,
some
store
of
match
,
two
Horse
Colours
,
one
Quarter
master
;
and
since
that
,
even
immediately
after
came
certain
information
unto
us
,
that
the
said
most
noble
and
renowned
Commander
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
Mountgomery
Castle
taken
by
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
.
having
(
as
was
fore-mentioned
)
summoned
the
Castle
of
〈◊〉
,
where
the
black
Lord
Horbert
was
,
hee
,
upon
faire
and
honourable
termes
surrendred
it
without
much
contestation
about
it
,
although
it
bee
a
Castle
as
strong
as
any
Castle
in
the
Kingdom
whatsoever
,
or
in
the
Principality
of
W●l●s
,
and
of
very
great
concernment
for
the
happy
reduction
of
all
North-wales
,
to
the
Parliament
,
of
which
more
in
its
proper
place
.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
September
,
wee
had
certain
information
by
Letters
from
Wem
,
that
the
vigilant
and
active
Committee
there
resident
,
having
intelligence
of
the
drawing
out
of
the
forces
in
Shrewsbury
,
toward
Ludlow
,
(
as
was
then
conceived
)
but
afterward
they
understood
those
forces
marched
toward
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
they
sent
out
under
the
Command
of
Leivtenant
Colonell
Rinking
(
a
very
good
Souldier
)
a
party
of
foot
and
horse
to
surprise
Morton-Corbet-Castle
,
The
manner
of
taking
Morton-Corbet-Castle
.
by
Wem
Garrison
.
and
sent
unto
the
Lord
Calven
to
meet
them
with
a
party
from
Stoke
,
and
upon
a
Saturday
night
about
one
or
two
of
the
clock
they
came
before
the
Castle
,
every
man
being
assig●ed
the
place
where
hee
should
fall
on
.
Now
they
being
come
thither
,
it
being
but
about
four
miles
from
Wem
,
and
they
finding
the
People
in
great
security
,
ordered
the
businesse
thus
:
First
,
the
Commander
gave
the
Word
,
which
was
Will
and
Tom
,
with
order
that
if
any
asked
who
they
were
,
to
answer
,
Will
,
and
if
the
other
answered
not
,
Tom
,
they
should
give
fire
;
this
being
done
,
hee
sent
Drums
at
a
fields
distance
from
the
house
,
with
order
to
beat
a
march
as
soon
as
ever
the
assault
began
,
which
they
did
accordingly
,
and
therby
made
the
Enemy
think
that
there
had
been
a
great
strength
,
when
as
,
indeed
,
it
was
no
such
matter
;
Then
presently
the
Leivtenant
Colonell
calling
aloud
to
bring
up
such
a
Regiment
to
such
a
place
,
and
such
a
Regiment
to
another
place
,
(
this
much
daunted
the
hearts
of
the
Enemy
at
the
hearing
thereof
)
and
then
hee
sent
some
to
discover
the
Centery
,
with
an
order
to
tell
the
Centery
that
they
were
friends
,
and
to
hold
him
in
discourse
untill
they
had
notice
;
which
service
was
so
well
performed
on
all
parts
▪
that
before
the
Centinell
knew
who
wee
were
,
our
Ladders
were
mounted
and
wee
in
possession
of
one
of
their
works
,
and
then
the
Enemy
took
the
alarum
,
and
our
men
plyed
the
work
most
stoutly
:
The
Leivtenant
Colonell
endevoured
with
but
ten
men
to
have
forced
a
little
door
,
wherein
not
prevailing
,
hee
marched
along
over
the
tops
of
the
works
with
but
four
men
,
and
with
these
,
fell
upon
them
that
were
in
another
work
,
and
forced
them
with
one
volley
to
betake
them
to
the
House
,
where
,
out
of
the
windows
and
holes
they
within
shot
fiercely
at
us
,
till
wee
by
throwing
in
among
them
some
hand
Granadoes
,
they
quitted
those
places
,
which
gave
way
to
our
men
to
break
a
stone
pillar
of
a
window
,
where
the
Leivtenant
Colonell
entred
,
and
his
four
men
entred
,
and
after
them
(
immediately
after
)
many
more
;
but
before
these
were
come
in
,
the
Enemy
being
at
least
80
foot
and
30
horse
,
and
fearfully
supposing
(
by
reason
of
the
noise
of
the
Drums
,
afore-mentioned
,
and
the
Leivtenant
Colonels
calling
together
of
so
many
Regiments
)
supposing
therefore
,
Morton-Corbet-Castle
taken
by
five
men
only
who
first
entered
the
Castle
.
I
say
,
that
a
greater
force
of
ours
followed
those
five
then
entred
into
the
Castle
,
they
all
instantly
cryed
out
for
quarter
,
which
these
five
granted
them
,
and
by
that
time
the
rest
of
our
Forces
were
come
up
and
had
entred
the
Castle
and
so
possessed
themselves
firmly
of
it
,
and
in
it
Major
Bridgeman
,
Captain
Maurice
,
one
Leivtenant
,
one
Sergeant
,
one
Quartermaster
,
one
Ensigne
,
two
Horse
Colours
,
at
least
80
Souldiers
and
30
good
Horses
,
6
barrells
of
powder
,
with
much
other
provisions
.
The
House
was
so
strongly
fortified
,
that
my
Lord
Calven
,
and
the
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
who
behaved
themselves
most
bravely
in
this
action
,
said
it
might
have
been
maintained
against
a
great
strength
;
for
,
had
it
been
day-work
,
they
should
not
have
attempted
it
.
In
all
this
so
resolute
and
even
desperate
service
,
wee
lost
but
one
man
,
and
had
only
some
few
wounded
.
Now
much
about
this
time
there
having
come
constant
and
most
true
intelligence
of
the
sweet
tranquillity
,
and
peaceable
,
and
free
Trading
of
the
people
in
all
the
Eastern
and
Southern
Associated
Counties
of
this
Kingdom
,
where
the
the
Kings
devouring
Cormorants
,
the
bold
and
bloody
Cavaliers
had
no
power
to
pester
them
and
pilfer
from
them
,
(
which
I
may
therefore
,
heer
,
most
justly
adde
to
the
Catalogue
of
all
the
rest
of
our
most
rare
and
singular
Parliamentary-mercies
,
)
Some
Collyr●n●
or
eye-salve
to
heal
(
if
it
were
possible
)
Malignants
sore
eyes
.
as
namely
,
in
Cambridgeshire
,
what
a
goodly
and
full
Fair
there
was
kept
at
Sturbridge
,
neer
the
University
,
with
free
Trade
and
comfortable
commerce
,
as
was
formerly
accustomed
in
our
former
most
peaceable
times
;
the
like
also
at
Berry
in
Suffolk
,
Faires
&
freetrading
in
all
the
Associated
Counties
.
at
Lyn
in
Northfolk
,
at
Braintree
in
Essex
,
at
Maidstone
in
Kent
,
at
London
both
at
Peters
Fair
in
Westminster
,
Jameses
and
Bartholomew
Fair
,
in
Smi●●field
;
and
divers
other
parts
and
places
under
the
power
of
the
Parliament
,
and
where
,
I
say
,
the
Cankerworms
and
Caterpillers
of
the
kingdom
,
the
most
accursed
Cavaliers
came
not
.
The
admirable
mercy
of
God
to
London
and
Westminster
,
in
the
pure
and
powerfull
preaching
of
the
Word
.
And
again
,
if
wee
look
no
farther
than
the
most
renowned
and
famous
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
(
the
intolerable
terrours
and
tormentors
,
under
God
,
of
all
the
rotten
Royalists
)
where
the
Word
of
God
is
most
powerfully
and
purely
,
most
freely
and
frequently
Preached
;
where
peace
and
plenty
are
,
(
even
to
the
highest
admiration
of
Gods
infinite
and
unexpressible
praise
and
glory
)
enjoyed
,
and
where
they
know
not
,
But
by
hear
say
(
ever
magnified
and
omnified
bee
the
free
grace
and
great
mercy
of
our
good
God
)
the
most
wofull
massacrings
,
plundrings
,
and
pillagings
,
spoylings
,
and
filthy
deflouring
of
all
sorts
and
sexes
,
which
in
very
many
,
yea
,
too
too
many
parts
and
places
of
the
kingdom
,
are
most
sadly
seen
and
suffered
,
where
the
Atheisticall
Royalists
,
Romish
and
Malignant
Atheists
,
rule
and
tyrannize
,
as
in
Worcestershire
,
where
the
English
Papists
;
and
Cavalierian
Atheists
have
(
all
the
time
of
these
most
unhappy
warres
)
kept
correspondency
with
those
most
barbarous
and
bloody
Canibals
,
The
sad
&
bad
condition
of
the
Counties
&
places
under
the
Royalists
power
and
tyranny
.
the
Rebels
of
Ireland
.
O
the
sad
tragedies
perpetrated
and
acted
there
in
those
parts
,
by
the
Russels
,
Brunts
,
Canning●
,
and
other
inhumain
Cavaliers
of
that
County
!
by
the
Giffords
in
Stoffordshire
;
the
Tay●ors
and
Barnses
in
War●●ickshire
the
filthy
French
,
Walloones
,
and
all
other
sorts
of
blood-thirs●y
Villaines
in
all
parts
!
I
say
,
where
the
ravenous
and
all-ruining
Royalists
get
and
keep
pernicious
power
and
preheminence
:
witnesse
their
horrid
and
hideous
cruelti●s
,
and
more
than
Turkish
barbarities
acted
in
Oxfordpris●ms
,
in
Marlborough
,
Newbury
,
Redding
,
(
when
t
was
in
their
helli●h
hold
)
Mar●
field
,
Contraria
juxta
se
posita
magis
illucescunt
.
Gloc●s●e●
shire
,
Bathe
,
the
Vizes
,
Sommersetshir●
,
Devon
,
and
Cornwall
,
in
none
of
all
which
places
,
is
permitted
any
free
Trading
,
no
powerfull
Preaching
,
no
comfortable
or
quiet
living
,
but
(
as
I
said
)
the
clean
contrary
.
And
,
now
,
s●riously
and
sadly
put
both
these
two
conditions
together
,
as
white
to
black
,
and
light
to
darknesse
,
yea
even
as
representative
heaven
to
hell
,
and
then
tell
mee
,
O
thou
most
obdurate-hearted
,
and
Mole-eyed
Malignant
,
if
thou
bee
but
Com●os
mentis
,
if
,
I
say
,
thou
art
not
stark
ma●
,
whether
this
one
,
and
only
consideration
(
were
there
no
more
)
bee
not
enough
in
meer
common
sense
and
reason
;
to
open
thy
blinde
eyes
,
and
cause
thee
to
see
thy
grosse
errour
,
most
pesti●ent
prejudice
and
unreasonable
rage
and
rancour
against
the
wayes
of
God
and
work
of
Reformation
,
the
great
Cause
and
businesse
of
this
present
most
pious
Parliament
,
so
injuriously
and
so
unjustly
maligned
and
abused
by
thee
;
God
in
mercy
,
at
length
,
open
thine
eyes
to
see
thy
folly
and
madnesse
,
and
to
bee
truly
humbled
for
it
.
But
to
proceed
.
Now
much
about
the
14
of
this
instant
,
came
certain
intelligence
from
that
valiant
and
vigilant
Commander
Colonell
Fox
,
how
that
a
party
of
his
being
drawn
out
by
Captain
Tudman
,
mar●hed
toward
Hartlebury-Castle
,
and
there
falling
upon
a
party
of
the
enemies
,
took
prisoners
Sergeant
Whitlework
,
and
4
others
.
That
another
Captain
of
his
,
Colonell
Foxes
constant
activity
and
good
Services
.
namely
,
Captain
Johnson
marched
with
a
party
of
Horse
to
joyn
with
the
Coventry
forces
for
the
securing
of
Asherton
Fair
(
heer
's
another
particular
confirmation
of
the
truth
of
what
was
forementioned
)
from
the
Lord
Loughboroughs
,
or
rather
Rob-carryer
,
Hastings
,
and
Litchfield
Forces
:
Which
Fair
(
though
with
much
adoe
)
was
secured
;
wherein
Colonell
Foxes
Souldiers
,
commanded
by
Captain
Johnson
aforesaid
,
unhorsed
Colonell
Lane
,
a
Litchfield
Commander
,
brought
away
his
Horse
,
Pistols
,
Cloak
,
and
Bever
,
the
Colonell
himself
being
sorely
wounded
,
if
not
slain
,
was
,
with
no
small
strugling
,
at
length
rescued
by
a
strong
party
,
and
so
carryed
off
to
Litchfield
,
but
his
chin
was
cut
off
in
the
fight
,
his
arm
shot
and
his
head
sorely
wounded
,
and
hee
therefore
deemed
unlikely
to
live
.
Much
also
about
the
16
of
this
instant
,
that
ever
to
bee
honored
and
approved
Patriot
of
his
Country
Alderman
Pennington
,
then
,
Leivtenant
of
the
Towre
of
London
,
(
having
been
brought
into
no
small
perplexity
and
trouble
by
the
sudden
and
silent
escape
out
of
the
said
Towre
of
those
two
bloody
Rebells
,
The
worthy
Leivtenant
of
the
Towre
of
London
,
Alderman
Pennington
apprehended
the
two
Irish-Rebels
,
Macquire
&
Mac-mahoon
,
who
had
made
an
escape
.
the
Lord
Macquire
and
Machmahoon
)
by
the
assistance
of
that
most
worthy
Knight
Sir
John
Cl●tworthy
,
a
Gentleman
also
of
a
most
publick
Spirit
and
known
integrity
,
and
a
member
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
who
having
private
intelligence
of
the
said
Lord
Macquire
and
Macmahoons
place
of
residence
,
where
they
had
been
securely
h●●boured
ever
since
they
got
out
of
the
Towre
;
both
these
worthy
Gentlemen
,
and
eminent
Patriots
,
suddenly
and
secretly
got
together
,
the
Trained
Bands
of
Ludgate-Ward
in
London
;
and
with
them
expeditiously
beset
one
Mr.
Clouds
house
(
a
Painter
or
Picture
drawer
in
Drurie-Lane
)
on
all
sides
,
Clowde
himself
being
out
of
Town
,
reported
to
bee
beyond
Sea
,
but
beleeved
to
bee
with
the
King
,
hee
being
a
known
Papist
,
and
one
of
a
great
estate
.
Now
the
house
being
round
beset
,
The
manner
of
taking
the
Rebels
.
as
aforesaid
,
Alderman
Pennington
,
and
Sir
John
Clotworthy
,
with
some
others
went
into
the
said
house
,
and
instantly
found
the
two
bloody
Rebels
eating
Oysters
,
on
whose
persons
they
instantly
and
joyfully
seized
,
especially
the
Leivtenant
of
the
Towre
,
whom
their
apprehension
most
neerly
concerned
,
and
with
the
foresaid
Trained
Band
guarding
them
along
the
streets
to
the
Towre
again
,
where
,
again
,
they
safely
lodged
and
lockt
them
up
,
till
their
farther
triall
for
their
lives
,
which
shortly
after
followed
.
There
were
also
found
,
at
the
same
time
,
in
the
said
Clowds
house
,
(
that
Popish
cloud
that
had
hidden
those
two
grand
bloody
Rebels
in
his
house
so
long
)
the
pictures
of
filthy
Father
Corbet
,
forsooth
,
and
devillish
Ducket
,
his
copesmate
,
two
Irish-priests
,
that
had
been
hanged
,
drawn
and
quartered
at
Tiburn
,
but
the
Sessions
before
this
apprehension
of
the
said
Irish-Rebels
,
both
those
Villaines
pictures
being
very
fairly
set
forth
in
Oyle-colours
;
so
madly
doe
the
Romish
sots
and
slaves
of
the
Pope
,
dignifie
,
if
not
Deifie
such
abominable
,
base
and
bloody
Trentine-Traitors
,
Romes
cursedly
Canonized
lying-martyrs
;
which
Pictures
I
my self
saw
,
in
my
ever
most
honoured
friends
house
,
Sir
John
Wollastone
,
then
,
the
most
honourable
Lord
Major
of
London
.
About
the
18
of
this
instant
September
,
divers
of
the
reverend
and
truely
religious
Ministers
of
the
City
of
London
,
The
City
Ministers
petition
to
the
Parliam
.
against
novel
&
upstart
Schismes
&
for
a
settlement
of
Church
Government
.
to
a
very
considerable
number
,
presented
a
petition
to
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
for
a
full
and
speedy
reformation
and
uniformity
in
Doctrine
,
Discipline
,
Worship
,
and
Government
of
the
Church
of
England
,
wherein
,
among
many
other
things
,
they
religiously
remonstrated
,
that
by
reason
of
many
most
dangerously
erronious
opinions
,
ruinating
Schismes
,
and
damnable
heresies
(
as
Anabaptisme
,
Brownisme
,
Antinonianisme
,
Socinianisme
,
Libertinisme
,
and
Independency
)
most
unhappily
revived
and
crept
in
among
us
,
and
much
fomented
both
in
City
and
Country
,
the
Orthodox
Ministery
and
truely
pious
and
painfull
Pastours
were
much
neglected
and
contemned
,
the
people
seduced
,
congregations
torn
asunder
,
families
distracted
,
rights
and
duties
of
Relations
both
nationall
,
civill
and
spirituall
,
very
scandalously
violated
,
the
practicall
power
of
godlinesse
greatly
decayed
,
Parliamentary
authority
was
much
undermined
,
fearfull
confusion
introduced
,
imminent
destruction
threatned
,
and
in
part
inflicted
on
us
(
lately
)
in
the
West
,
as
a
sign
of
Heavens
high
displeasure
at
us
,
for
our
most
unthankfull
and
wanton
quarrelling
among
our selves
,
and
thereby
retarding
of
so
great
and
glorious
a
work
,
so
much
conducing
to
Gods
high
honour
,
and
the
Kingdomes
best
security
.
And
therfore
they
desired
(
as
a
soveraign
remedy
for
the
removall
of
these
present
distempers
and
growing
evills
,
and
the
prevention
of
their
farther
progresse
)
the
serious
expediting
of
a
Directory
for
publick-worship
,
and
to
accelerate
the
establishment
of
a
pure
and
Apostolicall
Discipline
and
Government
(
according
to
the
Word
of
God
,
and
the
best
Reformed
Churches
)
and
to
endevour
to
take
away
all
obstructions
that
might
impede
and
retard
the
same
.
Which
petition
was
read
in
the
House
,
and
the
Petitioners
called
in
,
and
had
thanks
returned
them
,
with
assurance
how
earnest
the
Parliament
hath
been
to
establish
Church-Government
,
Clear
demonstrations
of
the
Parliaments
pious
integrity
to
expedite
and
compleat
the
work
of
Reformation
.
as
was
desired
,
which
was
most
notably
evident
,
both
in
their
calling
of
an
Assembly
of
Divines
to
that
purpose
,
by
their
endevours
,
since
,
to
remove
all
obstructions
and
misunderstandings
among
them
that
might
hinder
the
work
,
by
their
farther
late
proceedings
for
the
setling
of
a
godly
and
painfull
Ministery
,
in
London
,
and
many
other
parts
of
the
Kingdome
within
their
power
;
together
with
divers
other
wayes
(
as
might
bee
instanced
)
which
may
bee
as
so
many
sufficient
testimonies
of
their
fervent
and
faithfull
zeal
therein
:
And
,
lastly
,
to
testifie
their
most
earnest
desire
to
remove
all
impediments
that
might
hinder
a
speedy
settlement
in
Religion
,
the
Commons
taking
into
consideration
the
many
stops
and
hinderances
in
the
Assembly
,
by
reason
of
some
differences
among
themselves
,
they
ordered
,
that
the
Committee
,
Tender
consciences
taken
into
consideration
by
the
Parliament
.
of
Lords
and
Commons
should
treat
with
the
Commissioners
of
Scotland
,
and
the
Assembly
about
settling
a
union
in
point
of
Church-Government
among
those
Divines
which
were
of
a
contrary
opinion
;
and
in
case
it
could
not
bee
,
then
to
finde
out
away
how
tender
consciences
might
bee
born
withall
,
so
far
forth
as
might
stand
with
the
peace
and
safety
of
the
Kingdome
,
and
as
was
warranted
by
the
Word
of
God
,
that
so
the
Service
of
the
Assembly
might
not
bee
retarded
.
And
the
Assembly
of
Divines
having
agreed
on
the
names
of
such
Ministers
as
they
thought
fit
to
bee
entrusted
with
the
matter
of
Ordination
,
Ordination
of
Ministers
taken
also
into
consideration
&
established
.
pro
tempore
,
within
the
City
of
London
,
there
being
23
of
them
whereof
13
of
the
City
Ministers
,
and
the
other
10
of
the
Assembly
,
who
presented
the
same
to
the
Commons
,
which
they
passed
also
with
full
approbation
of
them
and
the
said
Ordinance
was
by
a
message
from
the
Commons
sent
up
to
the
Lords
,
desiring
their
concurrence
therein
;
to
which
also
the
Lords
immediately
assented
,
and
the
Ordinance
came
forth
in
Print
with
the
full
and
joynt
authority
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
and
the
thing
it self
divers
times
put
into
execution
in
divers
Churches
in
London
,
in
such
a
holy
,
reverend
,
and
religious
manner
,
as
did
exceedingly
joy
the
hearts
of
all
Gods
people
to
see
,
in
the
most
pious
and
apostolicall
performance
of
it
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
,
wee
were
most
credibly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Leicestershire
,
of
an
excellent
exploit
performed
by
a
party
of
Leicester
Horse
against
that
old
and
bold
Rob-Carryer
Hostrings
forces
,
which
was
thus
certified
.
viz.
That
a
party
of
Horse
,
about
80
in
number
,
going
from
Leicester
,
as
a
convoy
to
certain
Carriers
of
Nottingham
,
the
passage
,
by
reason
of
the
Enemies
Garrisons
there
about
being
full
of
danger
,
A
brave
exploit
performed
by
Leicestershire
forces
against
Rob-Carryer
Hastings
.
so
that
no
Carriers
durst
adventure
to
passe
without
a
convoy
:
Wherof
Hastings
having
had
intelligence
,
and
that
there
was
a
prize
to
bee
preyed
on
,
hee
presently
sent
out
a
party
of
about
an
120
Horse
at
least
against
them
,
but
they
comming
too
short
of
the
Carriers
(
who
were
,
before
his
comming
safely
lodged
in
Nottingham
,
and
the
Convoy
returning
to
Leicester
;
Hastings
Forces
placed
their
ambuscadoes
and
lined
the
hedges
on
both
sides
of
a
Lane
where
Leicester
Forces
were
to
passe
through
,
neer
unto
a
Town
called
Cast●ck
within
5
miles
on
this
side
Nottingham
,
and
accordingly
gave
the
said
Convoy
an
unexpected
salute
in
their
said
return
;
but
they
very
gallantly
forced
their
passage
through
the
Lane
,
which
done
they
wheeled
about
again
upon
the
Enemy
,
beat
them
from
the
hedges
,
miserably
routed
and
disperst
their
whole
party
,
killed
and
took
above
60
of
them
prisoners
,
the
rest
that
escaped
,
leaving
all
their
armes
behinde
them
for
haste
,
and
they
took
90
good
horses
from
them
besides
.
In
which
action
Leicester
forces
lost
not
one
man
;
only
Leivtenant
Steevens
,
who
deserved
much
honour
for
his
gallant
undertaking
in
this
Service
was
shot
in
the
back
,
but
not
mortally
wounded
.
After
which
exploit
thus
bravely
performed
by
a
party
of
but
86
against
at
least
an
120.
the
Convoy
returned
sa●e
unto
Leicester
with
all
their
prisoners
and
prizes
,
and
were
entertained
with
much
joy
and
triumph
.
About
September
23.
wee
received
certain
information
,
by
Letters
both
from
the
right
noble
and
renowned
Patriots
and
magnanimous
Commanders
,
A
most
famous
and
renowned
Victory
obtained
by
Sir
William
Breret●n
,
Sir
Tho.
Middleton
,
&
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
at
the
raising
of
the
s●ege
before
Mountgomery-Castle
.
Mountgomery-Castle
besieged
by
the
Enemy
,
as
soon
as
wee
had
taken
it
.
Sir
William
Brereton
,
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
and
as
virtuous
as
valourous
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
to
the
Parliament
,
bearing
date
the
18
&
19
of
Septem.
1644.
of
a
most
famous
and
renowned
victory
,
obtained
(
by
Gods
great
mercy
and
goodnesse
)
by
their
forces
against
the
Enemy
at
the
raising
of
the
s●ege
,
before
Mountgomery-Castle
;
the
substance
of
all
which
three
noble
Commanders
Letters
to
the
Parliament
,
I
have
,
heer
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
faithfully
extracted
and
Composed
together
,
in
this
relation
following
Immediately
after
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
had
been
possessed
of
the
strong
and
advantageous
Castle
of
Mountgomery
,
it
was
suddenly
and
closely
besieged
again
by
a
very
strong
power
of
the
Enemies
Forces
,
before
ours
could
bring
in
any
competent
provision
for
that
Garrison
,
and
both
the
Lord
Herbert
of
Cherbury
,
Colonell
Price
,
and
most
of
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
brave
Officers
,
and
neer
500
Souldiers
,
were
all
,
thereby
,
much
distressed
,
and
in
great
danger
;
which
,
brave
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
perceiving
,
and
laying
neer
to
heart
,
himself
also
being
necessitated
to
a
retreat
,
and
hee
having
,
in
his
retreat
,
safely
recovered
Oswestry
,
hee
presently
hasted
into
Cheshire
unto
renowned
Sir
William
Brereton
,
his
ever
fast
friend
,
who
,
indeed
;
like
a
faithfull
Achates
▪
Sir
Tho.
Middleton
speedily
invi●es
Sir
Wil.
Brereton
,
&
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
to
his
assistance
A
brave
prize
lately
before
taken
from
the
Enemy
.
never
failed
him
;
and
instantly
also
expedited
messengers
into
L●ncashire
to
valiant
Sir
John
M●ldrum
,
and
brave
Sir
William
Fairfax
,
in
all
whom
,
hee
found
a
great
deal
of
forwardnesse
and
cheerfull
readinesse
,
both
to
help
the
said
distressed
Castle
,
and
to
preserve
what
they
had
but
lately
before
gotten
from
the
Enemy
;
viz.
37
barrels
of
powder
,
12
barrels
of
brimstone
,
store
of
Match
and
other
Ammunition
,
which
the
Enemy
exceedingly
wanted
,
all
which
,
ours
,
I
say
,
had
a
little
before
taken
,
as
it
was
comming
from
Bristol
,
and
was
intended
for
the
releif
of
Shrewsbury
,
Chester
and
Leverpool
.
Now
,
all
these
foresaid
noble
and
renowned
Commanders
speedily
assembled
and
marched
together
toward
Mountgomery-castle
with
30●0
Horse
and
Foot
,
Our
Army
consisting
of
3000
horse
and
foot
,
come
neer
the
Enemy
to
the
Castle
.
and
came
thither
on
Septem.
17.
resolving
to
contribute
their
best
endevours
in
this
expedition
in
regard
of
the
great
importance
of
the
Service
.
They
lay
,
that
night
,
in
a
field
most
advantageous
for
them
,
which
the
Enemy
had
possest
themselves
of
before
,
but
deserted
at
our
Forces
comming
thither
,
placing
themselves
on
the
mountain
above
the
Castle
,
a
place
of
great
advantage
for
them
,
our
forces
resolved
not
to
goe
to
them
,
but
to
endevour
to
victuall
the
Castle
,
and
sent
out
parties
for
the
bringing
in
of
provisions
to
the
Castle
,
even
a
third
part
of
our
Horse
being
thus
employed
abroad
for
victualls
,
and
forrage
for
the
Castle
;
which
the
Enemy
perceiving
,
The
Enemies
Army
consisting
of
5000
horse
and
foot
commanded
by
the
Lord
Byron
.
Sir
Iohn
Meldrum
had
the
ordering
and
managing
of
this
whole
action
.
they
took
the
opportunity
,
and
thereupon
marched
down
in
a
body
toward
us
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
being
in
number
,
full
5000
Horse
and
Foot
,
whom
that
bloody
Lord
Byron
commanded
in
Cheif
,
and
came
up
to
our
Forces
to
give
them
battail
,
with
great
courage
and
resolution
,
thinking
at
the
first
to
have
broke
through
our
Forces
,
and
to
have
made
themselves
Masters
of
the
Bridge
,
which
ours
had
gained
the
night
before
,
which
indeed
,
would
have
cut
off
the
passage
of
our
retreat
.
But
valiant
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
who
had
the
command
and
ordering
of
our
Forces
,
performed
the
charge
with
admirable
judgement
dexterity
and
resolution
,
and
therefore
(
as
noble
Sir
William
Brereton
testified
of
him
)
deserved
a
large
share
in
the
honour
of
that
dayes
successe
;
but
indeed
,
the
whole
honour
and
glory
of
it
all
was
to
be
given
and
ascribed
to
God
only
,
the
giver
of
all
Victories
.
Ours
,
by
the
foresaid
fierce
assault
of
Byrons
Forces
so
desperately
on
us
,
were
so
hardly
tasked
by
their
multitude
,
that
the
Commanders
and
Souldiers
were
constrained
deeply
,
and
most
undauntedly
to
engage
their
utmost
valour
and
courage
,
The
fight
was
very
desperate
&
dubious
on
both
sides
.
and
behaved
themselves
(
as
indeed
by
Gods
providence
it
was
manifested
)
most
extraordinary
gallantly
(
for
it
was
a
while
very
dubious
and
uncertain
,
which
way
the
Lord
would
incline
the
Victory
)
yea
,
and
at
last
it
came
to
push
of
Pike
,
wherein
they
were
much
too
hard
for
ours
;
they
having
many
more
Pikes
than
wee
,
insomuch
that
our
Horse
was
worsted
,
at
the
beginning
of
the
battail
,
and
forced
a
while
to
retreat
;
but
it
so
pleased
the
Lord
,
at
last
,
to
put
such
an
unanimous
Spirit
and
undaunted
courage
and
resolution
both
in
our
Horse
and
Foot
(
animated
on
by
the
admirable
examples
of
their
so
renowned
Leaders
and
Commanders
,
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
Sir
William
Brereton
,
The
admirable
courage
of
our
brave
Commanders
and
Leaders
.
Sir
Wil.
Fairfax
mortally
wounded
in
this
fight
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
Sir
William
Fairfax
,
who
had
the
Command
of
the
Horse
,
who
did
most
valiantly
set
upon
the
Enemies
Horse
,
and
engaged
himself
so
farre
that
hee
was
taken
prisoner
,
but
was
presently
fetched
off
by
the
valour
of
his
own
men
,
but
yet
mortally
wounded
)
but
,
as
I
said
before
,
God
had
put
such
a
spirit
of
undaunted
resolution
and
courage
into
the
hearts
both
of
Sir
William
Fairfax
his
men
,
and
,
indeed
,
of
all
the
rest
,
that
they
resolved
to
fight
it
out
to
the
last
man
;
insomuch
that
when
the
battail
was
now
in
a
most
anxious
and
uncertain
condition
,
Our
extremity
was
Gods
opportunity
.
The
Enemies
whole
Army
routed
and
put
to
flight
.
our
extremity
was
Gods
opportunity
to
magnifie
his
power
,
and
on
a
suddain
with
one
fresh
and
valiant
charge
our
Souldiers
routed
the
Enemy
,
and
put
their
whole
Army
to
a
most
shamefull
retreat
,
or
rather
,
indeed
,
a
plain
flight
,
pursuing
them
divers
miles
together
even
in
the
Mountaines
,
and
performed
great
execution
on
them
;
And
,
as
I
should
have
told
you
,
our
men
,
when
the
battail
was
in
the
hottest
,
issued
out
of
the
Castle
and
fell
upon
the
enemies
that
were
in
their
trenches
and
took
divers
of
their
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
whom
they
had
left
to
keep
their
workes
.
In
which
foresaid
fight
and
flight
of
the
Enemies
,
The
slain
and
prisoners
taken
in
this
notable
fight
.
wee
slew
at
least
500
of
their
common
Souldiers
,
besides
many
Officers
and
men
of
quality
,
wounded
many
more
,
and
took
neer
upon
1500
prisoners
,
among
whom
were
these
Officers
and
Commanders
,
viz.
Colonell
Sir
Thomas
Tilsley
,
their
Major
Generall
;
Colonell
Broughton
;
Leivtenant
Colonell
Bladwell
;
Major
Williams
;
9
Captains
;
17
Leivtenants
;
1
Quartermaster
,
3
Cornets
;
22
Ensignes
;
52
Sergeants
;
57
Corporalls
;
and
11
Drums
.
Our
Souldiers
also
took
at
this
time
,
neer
2000
armes
,
most
for
foot
;
all
their
Carriages
,
and
neer
20
barrels
of
powder
,
wherewith
they
had
been
furnished
the
night
before
.
Sir
William
Brereton
,
with
his
brave
Cheshire
foot
,
Sir
Will
.
Brereton
&
his
Cheshire
forces
did
most
remarkably
in
this
fight
and
among
them
,
Major
Lowtham
,
especially
,
who
Commanded
as
Major
Generall
,
did
most
admirably
in
this
fight
,
and
fought
more
like
Lions
than
men
,
(
as
noble
Sir
John
Meldrum
himself
testified
of
them
)
and
did
beat
the
best
Foot
in
England
,
as
the
very
Enemies
themselves
confest
,
being
all
Prince
Robbers
foot
,
and
indeed
the
choycest
foot
out
of
all
their
Garrisons
.
But
noble
and
renowned
Sir
William
Fairfax
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
was
mortally
wounded
,
by
at
least
15
wounds
upon
his
body
;
as
also
Major
Fitz-Simons
a
brave
Souldier
,
Our
losse
and
slain
.
who
both
behaved
themselves
most
admirably
,
and
with
invincible
courage
,
in
this
terrible
battail
,
and
(
with
great
and
most
just
lamentation
for
their
losse
)
dyed
of
their
wounds
,
immediately
after
the
fight
,
together
with
some
few
others
of
our
Captaines
and
Officers
of
horse
;
but
it
was
verily
beleeved
wee
lost
not
40
men
,
slain
in
this
fight
,
nor
had
above
60
of
our
Souldiers
wounded
.
Thus
by
Gods
blessing
the
Castle
was
every
way
most
valiantly
releived
,
Our
benefits
by
this
famous
Victory
.
brave
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
Souldiers
,
who
before
were
as
prisoners
,
were
now
set
free
from
danger
,
together
with
the
Lord
Herbert
of
Cherbury
,
and
all
of
them
put
into
a
comfortable
posture
;
and
by
this
so
terrible
a
blow
,
the
best
of
the
Enemies
foot
ruinated
and
taken
from
them
,
as
also
Shrewsbury
,
Chester
,
and
Leverpool
unfurnished
of
their
hoped
Ammunition
,
and
our selves
plentifully
furnished
,
and
,
heerby
,
Northwales
(
which
formerly
had
been
the
nursery
for
the
Kings
Armies
)
most
probable
,
in
good
time
,
to
shake
off
that
yoke
of
Servitude
,
which
formerly
lay
so
heavily
upon
their
necks
,
by
the
example
of
Mountgomery-castles
safety
,
which
is
,
indeed
,
one
of
the
goodliest
and
strongest
places
that
is
in
the
Kingdom
.
And
,
now
,
say
(
good
Reader
)
did
not
heer
the
Lord
our
God
let
us
conspicuously
see
that
great
wonder
of
the
Bush
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
,
again
.
his
Church
or
Children
,
in
the
midst
of
a
furious
flame
,
indeed
,
and
yet
not
consumed
therewith
,
but
rather
contrariwise
flourishing
in
the
flames
and
destroying
the
destroyers
,
and
quenching
the
crackling
thorns
of
the
ungodly
,
under
the
boyling
pot
of
their
implacable
wrath
and
fiercest
fury
,
Not
unto
us
,
therefore
,
Lord
,
not
unto
us
,
but
unto
thy
name
alone
,
Wee
give
all
the
honour
and
glory
.
But
,
heer
,
give
me
leave
(
good
Reader
)
to
acquaint
thee
(
I
holding
it
very
pertinent
to
this
present
businesse
)
with
one
more
most
noble
and
renowned
action
,
which
much
honoured
that
brave
Commander
Sir
John
Meldrum
;
who
immediately
after
this
famous
Victory
,
was
yet
so
sensible
of
the
losse
of
that
noble
Gentleman
,
and
most
brave
Commander
Sir
William
Fairfax
,
A
most
memorable
&
worthy
act
of
renowned
Sir
Joh.
Meldrum
toward
slain
Sir
Will
.
Fairfax
his
surviving
sorrowfull
Lady
.
that
apprehending
(
and
that
most
rightly
and
religiously
)
the
affliction
would
bee
great
to
his
deer
surviving
virtuous
Lady
(
as
indeed
it
was
sad
to
her
and
to
the
whole
kingdom
)
hee
procured
from
among
the
Souldiers
,
or
Chirurgeons
(
not
without
some
difficulty
)
the
Diamond-Ring
that
was
on
Sir
Williams
finger
,
and
the
bracelet
of
gold
that
was
about
his
arm
,
when
hee
was
slain
in
the
fight
,
and
sent
them
up
to
his
Lady
,
together
with
a
Letter
so
full
of
noble
and
most
pious
expressions
,
as
it
hath
justly
added
much
to
his
other
actions
of
honour
.
And
when
these
things
were
denyed
him
by
some
Chirurgeons
,
and
by
some
others
also
claiming
them
to
bee
their
due
,
hee
drew
up
some
of
his
horse
,
and
said
hee
would
deal
with
them
,
as
with
enemies
,
if
they
did
not
deliver
the
same
to
bee
sent
to
his
Lady
.
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
likewise
,
wrote
a
Letter
of
much
respect
and
consolation
to
the
Lady
Fairfax
;
The
most
pious
and
precious
speech
of
the
virtuous
Lady
Fairfax
.
Who
like
a
most
heroick
and
pious
Lady
,
told
her
friends
about
her
,
That
shee
greived
not
that
hee
d●ed
in
this
Cause
,
but
that
hee
dyed
so
soon
to
doe
no
more
for
it
.
A
most
noble
speech
,
indeed
,
and
most
worthy
a
virtuous
and
Christian
Lady
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
26
of
this
instant
September
,
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
to
London
,
out
of
Gloucestershire
,
of
a
very
rare
exploit
performed
by
that
most
renowned
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
successefull
Commander
Colonell
Massie
,
A
brave
exploit
of
renowned
Colonell
Massies
,
in
the
taking
of
the
Town
&
Castle
of
Monmouth
.
at
Monmouth
in
South-Wales
,
which
was
this
:
Colonell
Kerl
,
who
had
the
Command
of
the
said
Town
and
Castle
for
the
King
,
went
out
in
the
night
with
a
party
of
Horse
,
and
was
met
with
by
Colonell
Massie
,
who
having
laid
an
ambuscado
,
surprised
the
Colonell
,
and
took
all
his
men
prisoners
;
After
which
(
to
requite
some
ill
service
which
hee
had
formerly
done
to
the
Parliament
,
in
deserting
it
(
or
whither
that
were
done
by
compulsion
or
otherwise
,
I
will
not
determine
,
but
)
the
said
Colonell
Kerl
(
upon
an
agreement
and
resolution
betwixt
brave
Colonell
Massie
and
him
)
marched
in
the
head
of
Colonell
Massies
men
to
the
Town
of
Monmouth
,
and
demanded
entrance
,
whereupon
the
draw-bridge
being
let
down
,
Colonell
Massie
soon
became
Master
thereof
,
The
Town
and
Castle
of
Monmouth
,
taken
by
Col.
Massie
,
by
a
stratagem
.
and
quickly
got
possession
both
of
the
Town
and
Castle
together
,
with
the
losse
not
of
above
6
men
on
both
sides
.
This
Colonell
Kerles
Father
was
then
at
Gloucester
,
and
for
the
Parliament
,
and
having
an
estate
in
the
County
of
Monmouth
,
the
King
gave
it
to
his
Son
on
his
revolt
to
his
side
;
but
by
this
means
the
Father
happily
regained
both
his
Son
and
his
inheritance
together
.
This
Town
being
a
place
of
great
concernment
,
was
on
this
obtaining
of
it
,
made
a
Garrison
for
the
Parliament
;
it
being
not
only
the
inlet
into
South-Wales
,
from
Bristol
,
but
was
also
a
Magazine
to
furnish
that
City
and
those
parts
with
Butter
,
Cheese
,
and
all
sorts
of
Victualls
.
And
about
the
latter
end
of
this
instant
September
,
wee
had
farther
certain
information
by
Letters
from
Glouc●ster
,
that
Prince
Robber
having
had
a
design
to
secure
a
passage
between
Bristol
and
Wales
,
A
brave
〈◊〉
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Col.
〈◊〉
Massie
at
Betsley
Sconce
in
the
Forrest
of
Dean
for
which
purpose
●ee
had
sent
200
of
his
Forces
to
Betsley
in
the
Forrest
of
Dean
,
joyning
upon
the
Severn
,
neer
unto
that
grand
Papists
Sir
John
Winters
,
in
the
Parish
of
Tidenton
,
where
they
were
a
fortifying
and
making
a
mote
,
and
had
raised
a
Sconce
to
secure
that
Garrison
;
But
valiant
Colonell
Massie
having
timely
intelligence
thereof
,
drew
out
a
considerable
Party
of
his
own
and
some
of
the
Earl
of
Denbighs
Horse
,
and
bravely
fell
upon
them
;
slew
divers
of
them
,
took
their
Governour
and
10
Commanders
more
,
about
an
162
prisoners
,
200
Armes
,
2
peices
of
Ordnance
,
and
all
their
Artillery
,
bagge
and
baggage
;
and
thereby
utterly
frustrated
that
design
;
and
thus
the
noble
and
renowned
Colonell
victoriously
returned
to
Gloucester
,
with
all
his
prisoners
and
prize
aforesaid
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
heer
desire
thee
to
make
a
little
pause
and
ponder
a
while
with
holy
admiration
and
Christian
contemplation
on
this
moneths
great
wonder
also
;
even
to
see
this
blessed
Burning-Bush
,
The
Burning-Bush
〈…〉
.
the
Cause
of
God
,
his
innocent
Church
or
Children
,
in
the
midst
of
so
many
combersome
and
combustuous
,
and
furiously
flaming
Conflagrations
;
and
yet
this
Bush
so
farre
from
being
consumed
,
as
that
contrariwise
it
growes
more
and
more
strong
,
vigorous
and
victorious
,
sprouting
and
spreading
forth
with
more
and
more
extraordinary
boughes
and
branches
,
and
as
it
were
in
a
fair
and
most
flourishing
condition
;
Witnesse
all
this
foresaid
moneths
particular
passages
of
Gods
providence
and
protection
over
his
forely
smitten
,
assaulted
,
and
menaced
Members
of
his
Church
,
both
in
their
deep
danger
in
Cornwall
by
an
undoubted
plot
of
trechery
contrived
by
false
friends
,
as
well
as
open
enemies
;
together
I
say
,
with
all
the
rest
of
the
most
memorable
providentiall
passages
of
this
moneth
,
in
all
which
it
was
most
evidently
seen
,
that
the
blessing
and
good
will
of
him
that
dwelt
in
the
Bush
was
plentifully
poured
out
on
his
Churches
Cause
;
Deut.
33.
16.
and
may
therefore
most
justly
cause
and
encourage
us
still
more
and
more
to
magnifie
the
mercy
of
our
good
God
,
and
with
immoveable
constancy
and
confidence
relying
on
his
experienced
love
and
faithfulnesse
to
confesse
with
holy
David
(
to
the
incomparable
praise
of
our
wonder-working
God
)
O
Lord
God
of
Hosts
,
Psal.
89.
6.
8.
who
is
a
strong
Lord
like
unto
thee
,
or
to
thy
faithfulnesse
round
about
thee
?
for
who
in
the
heavens
can
bee
compared
to
the
Lord
,
and
who
among
the
sons
of
the
mighty
can
bee
like
unto
our
God
?
But
now
to
goe
on
.
AND
now
,
October
.
1644.
I
say
,
to
goe
on
in
a
farther
and
more
serious
search
(
for
contemplation
and
admiration
)
of
these
continued
wonders
,
of
our
great
and
glorious
wonder-working
God
,
which
were
most
obviously
and
conspicuously
presented
to
our
eyes
and
eares
in
the
whole
progresse
of
this
next
ensuing
Moneth
of
October
,
1644.
And
heer
wee
will
begin
with
the
then
present
state
and
condition
of
the
Parliaments
main
and
standing-Army
,
under
the
speciall
Command
of
his
Excellency
the
Lord
Generall
,
Robert
Earl
of
Essex
;
which
Army
,
what
a
most
dangerous
combustion
and
deep
gulf
of
destruction
it
had
lately
escaped
in
the
West
(
by
the
unfaithfulnesse
(
as
was
strongly
conceived
,
and
groundedly
beleeved
also
,
as
I
have
already
expressed
in
the
last
fore-going
moneths
passages
)
of
some
of
the
prime
Officers
and
Commanders
of
that
Army
?
In
serious
consideration
whereof
our
most
renowned
and
vigilant
Parliamentary
Statists
did
(
the
very
beginning
of
this
Moneth
)
Vote
a
Committee
to
goe
down
to
the
Army
,
A
Committee
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
appointed
to
be
joyned
with
the
Army
,
for
joynt
consultation
in
the
actions
&
motions
thereof
.
viz.
the
Lord
Wareston
,
and
Mr.
Crew
,
whose
advice
was
to
bee
taken
by
the
Commander
and
Commanders
in
Cheif
for
the
prevention
of
future
disloyall
attempts
and
treacherous
designes
,
and
for
the
more
serious
and
solid
acts
and
motions
of
the
Army
,
for
the
good
of
the
Kingdome
,
by
Gods
blessing
thereon
;
the
like
course
being
said
to
bee
taken
in
Holland
,
namely
,
that
there
are
some
of
the
States
of
those
Vnited-Provinces
that
accompany
the
Prince
of
Orange
,
whose
concurrent
advice
hee
takes
upon
the
enterprising
of
any
designe
;
and
yet
the
said
Prince
takes
not
this
as
any
diminution
of
his
Command
:
And
how
needfull
this
course
hath
been
in
our
main
Army
,
the
Kingdom
hath
been
or
might
have
been
most
feelingly
sensible
;
especially
considering
the
ill-instruments
which
about
this
time
,
and
formerly
were
and
have
been
in
the
Army
in
the
West
(
which
,
although
I
have
already
,
in
some
measure
touched
before
,
A
more
clear
demonstration
of
the
plot
against
our
Army
in
the
West
.
yet
because
more
clear
demonstrations
thereof
are
since
come
to
light
,
and
to
my
hands
,
I
shall
desire
,
with
the
Readers
patience
and
to
his
farther
and
fuller
satisfaction
therin
,
a
little
heer
to
insist
on
)
Witnesse
therefore
those
instructions
dispersed
by
Colonell
Butler
(
as
was
most
credibly
informed
)
which
the
King
sent
to
tempt
our
said
Army
,
then
in
Cornwall
,
which
were
the
most
desperate
and
dangerous
things
that
ever
were
yet
penned
,
Dangerous
Instructions
to
tempt
our
Army
to
revolt
from
the
Parl.
to
the
King
.
One
of
the
Instructions
.
and
may
in
time
come
to
publick
view
;
One
of
which
was
this
;
You
shall
also
inform
that
wee
have
assurance
of
a
Party
in
both
the
Houses
of
Parliament
at
Westminster
,
that
doe
only
wait
the
conjunction
of
these
two
Armies
(
meaning
the
Kings
Army
,
and
the
Lord
Generalls
,
then
,
in
Cornwall
)
and
then
they
will
put
things
to
the
question
,
being
backed
with
such
a
strength
which
now
they
dare
not
propound
;
Also
you
shall
inforce
the
conjunction
of
these
two
Armies
,
the
sooner
,
with
this
argument
,
that
,
otherwise
,
the
Scots
will
prevail
and
conquer
the
Kingdom
,
and
so
the
English
must
become
subject
to
that
Nation
.
There
were
20
or
30
more
particulars
(
as
was
credibly
enformed
)
and
those
very
remarkable
ones
.
These
instructions
were
sent
by
Mr.
Harding
Son
to
the
Marquesse
of
Hartford
,
to
bee
communicated
to
his
Excellency
,
if
upon
the
receipt
of
a
Letter
sent
from
the
King
to
our
Lord
Generall
,
The
Lord
Generals
noble
●delity
to
the
State
.
hee
would
entertain
a
Treaty
;
Which
,
his
Excellency
,
most
loyally
and
prudently
had
formerly
refused
,
highly
scorning
to
bee
fastned
on
(
though
by
a
Royall
temptation
)
to
betray
his
trust
;
yet
,
how
ever
,
those
private
Instructions
were
afterward
dispersed
▪
amongst
some
of
the
Commanders
,
as
wee
then
found
by
unhappy
experience
.
And
yet
,
in
all
the
plot
and
designe
(
praised
and
for
ever
blessed
bee
the
Lord
our
God
)
the
issue
proved
more
to
bee
a
crackling-Squib
,
than
a
considerable
losse
,
(
as
hath
been
before
more
particularly
and
clearly
manifested
)
especially
considering
the
danger
,
and
yet
the
Bush
un-burnt
,
The
false
,
●al●●cious
and
malicious
p●ottings
of
the
Royalists
to
couzen
the
Kingdom
.
in
the
midst
of
that
great
flame
round
about
it
.
In
which
premised
Regall
instructions
,
wee
may
primarily
take
notice
how
falsly
and
fallaciously
the
Royalists
fancy
to
themselves
(
and
that
with
no
small
malice
too
)
both
a
party
in
the
Parliament
for
them
,
and
would
also
fain
blinde
the
kingdom
with
such
a
belief
:
But
,
that
which
sticks
most
to
their
sides
(
as
there
you
may
see
and
observe
)
is
our
honest
and
loyall
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
against
whom
they
would
fain
possesse
the
people
with
an
opinion
,
that
their
intention
is
to
conquer
the
kingdom
;
whereas
never
did
a
Nation
so
faithfully
,
The
cheif
reason
why
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
are
so
s●andered
and
maligned
by
Cavaliers
and
Malignants
.
and
(
in
a
manner
)
so
unanimously
appear
,
with
more
loyalty
and
cordiall
integrity
,
in
the
Cause
of
Religion
,
than
they
have
done
;
and
the
crafty
Cavaliers
knew
they
will
not
depart
from
their
principles
,
nor
leave
assisting
the
Parliamentary
proceedings
,
till
Religion
and
Liberty
bee
secured
,
in
both
kingdomes
;
and
therefore
I
cannot
much
blame
them
(
considering
their
case
and
condition
)
that
they
so
scandalize
the
Nation
of
Scotland
,
that
in
the
conclusion
is
like
(
by
Gods
gracious
assistance
and
appointment
)
to
bee
a
main
means
of
their
ruine
and
destruction
from
among
us
.
And
to
all
these
premises
,
adde
that
most
memorable
mercy
of
the
Lord
in
those
our
straits
in
Cornwall
,
forementioned
,
namely
,
what
admirable
courage
and
undaunted
resolution
the
Lord
put
at
that
time
,
into
the
hearts
of
those
most
valiant
Commanders
and
Souldiers
that
were
of
the
Plymouth
Horse
,
The
admirable
courage
of
the
Commanders
&
Souldiers
of
the
Plimouth
horse
.
who
in
Cornwall
,
by
their
impregnable
courage
and
valiant
actions
,
deserved
as
much
honour
as
could
bee
possibly
conferred
upon
men
of
merit
and
valour
.
For
,
all
those
of
the
Kings
Army
that
were
of
the
three
Regiments
of
the
Kings
Horse
,
were
utterly
routed
by
Major
Straghen
a
Scottish
Commander
with
only
100
Plimouth
Horse
,
whom
hee
Commanded
,
who
all
manifested
so
much
unparallelled
valour
and
magnanimity
of
spirit
,
as
occasioned
such
extreme
terrour
to
the
Enemy
,
that
the
King
himself
was
put
into
as
great
a
fright
at
that
time
,
The
Plimouth
horse
,
put
the
King
himself
into
a
terrible
and
frigh●ing
fear
.
as
when
hee
rode
hard
from
Northall●rton
to
York
,
when
hee
heard
the
Scots
had
beaten
his
Army
at
Newborn
,
at
their
first
comming
in
among
us
;
So
stoutly
they
resolved
and
so
faithfully
performed
and
acted
their
resolution
,
to
live
and
die
with
our
Foot
forces
(
at
that
time
left
in
such
a
strait
)
and
to
stand
or
fall
with
them
,
though
most
barbarously
and
basely
they
were
p●●●ged
and
plundered
contrary
to
Conditions
,
yea
,
the
King
himself
being
in
the
field
,
and
to
his
shame
and
eternall
infamy
it
will
certainly
remain
to
posterity
,
A
most
ignoble
&
disloyall
act
of
King
Charles
in
Cornwall
.
that
hee
most
unjustly
permitted
such
a
most
ignoble
,
disloyall
,
and
unsouldierly
shamefull
action
to
bee
committed
,
notwithstanding
that
noble
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
Major
Generall
Skippon
went
to
his
Majesty
,
and
complained
of
that
per●idious
breach
of
Articles
,
but
could
finde
no
redresse
therein
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
put
all
these
together
,
viz.
the
Enemies
abominable
trechery
to
have
utterly
ruinated
our
so
brave
an
Army
(
forementioned
in
some
passages
of
the
Moneth
before
)
together
with
the
devillish
design
to
have
wrought
our
Army
perfidiously
to
have
conjoyned
and
combined
into
one
body
against
the
Parliament
;
And
the
admirable
courage
and
magnanimity
of
spirit
which
God
put
into
the
hearts
of
our
Foot
forces
,
and
some
few
Horse
,
especially
those
of
renowned
Plimouth
,
to
stand
to
it
so
invincibly
,
and
to
come
off
so
totally
with
their
lives
,
out
of
so
deep
and
dangerous
a
snare
and
pitfall
,
into
which
they
were
very
neer
entrapped
.
And
then
say
whether
the
Lord
Jehovah
appeared
not
mightily
and
most
manifestly
for
their
preservation
,
The
blessing
of
him
that
dwelt
in
the
Bush
was
on
our
Army
in
the
West
.
and
whither
the
blessing
of
him
that
dwelt
in
the
Bush
,
was
not
on
them
to
save
them
from
the
devouring
flames
of
that
prepared
and
intended
combustion
and
confusion
.
Much
also
about
the
4
of
this
instant
October
,
came
Letters
out
of
Scotland
,
which
certified
for
an
undoubted
truth
,
that
the
Popish
party
and
faction
of
the
Royalists
in
Scotland
,
had
laid
down
their
armes
,
Most
successful
proceedings
of
affaires
in
Scotland
,
and
in
the
Northern
parts
of
our
kingdom
▪
and
were
come
in
and
had
submitted
themselves
.
That
the
most
noble
Marquesse
of
Argile
,
most
renowned
in
Scotland
for
his
known
constant
piety
,
loyalty
to
his
King
and
Country
,
and
his
magnanimity
of
spirit
,
in
the
then
present
distracted
condition
of
Scotland
;
that
hee
,
I
say
,
was
in
present
pursuit
of
the
Irish
Rebels
that
had
got
in
among
them
there
,
and
kept
them
closely
in
among
the
mountaines
,
where
hee
often
lit
upon
many
of
them
,
and
straitned
them
extremely
;
Insomuch
that
the
troubles
of
that
honest
neighbour
kingdom
being
thus
farre
so
happily
appeased
,
the
noble
Earl
of
Callender
returned
again
to
the
Leaguer
at
Newcastle
.
It
was
also
then
for
certain
enformed
by
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
that
the
Array-men
and
other
disaffected
persons
of
quality
in
the
Counties
of
Cumberland
,
Many
Array-men
in
the
Northern
parts
surprised
by
the
Country
people
.
and
Westmerland
,
were
met
together
to
feast
together
,
and
therein
also
to
consult
about
raising
more
Forces
in
those
parts
against
the
Parliaments
proceedings
there
;
which
the
Country-people
having
knowledge
of
,
and
being
very
sensible
of
the
miseries
which
those
men
had
already
been
meanes
to
bring
upon
those
Counties
and
places
adjacent
,
they
all
rose
as
one
man
,
and
apprehended
many
of
them
,
to
the
number
of
about
40.
whom
they
brought
to
Generall
Lesley
,
to
the
Leaguer
,
but
Musgrave
and
Fletcher
narrowly
escaped
to
Carlile
.
About
the
6
of
this
instant
,
Letters
from
Welchpool
,
were
brought
to
London
,
which
certified
that
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
had
taken
Red●astle
a
place
of
very
great
consequence
and
one
of
the
strongest
of
the
Enemies
holds
in
Northwales
.
The
manner
of
the
taking
of
it
was
said
to
bee
thus
.
The
Enemy
,
in
this
Castle
(
whereof
the
Lord
Powis
,
a
grand
Papist
,
and
most
desperate
and
devillish
blasphemer
of
Gods
name
,
The
taking
of
Rad-castle
in
North-wales
by
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
.
was
Governour
and
the
Owner
also
)
did
often
oppose
and
interrupt
the
bringing
in
of
provisions
unto
our
forces
at
Mountgomery
castle
;
whereupon
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
summoned
the
whole
County
thereabout
to
come
in
unto
him
,
and
presently
upon
it
advanced
from
Mountgomery
to
Pool
with
300
foot
and
a
100
Horse
,
where
they
quartered
on
the
Munday
and
Tuesday
night
following
,
and
on
the
Wednesday
morning
next
,
at
2
of
the
clock
,
even
by
Moon-light
,
Mr.
John
A●undell
,
the
Master-Gunner
to
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
placed
a
Petarre
against
the
outer-gate
,
which
burst
the
gate
quite
in
peices
,
and
(
notwithstanding
the
many
shewers
of
stones
thrown
from
the
Castle
,
by
the
enemies
)
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
foot
commanded
by
Captain
Hugh
Massey
,
and
Major
Henry
Kett
,
rushed
with
undaunted
resolution
,
into
the
Enemies
works
,
got
into
the
porch
of
the
Castle
,
and
,
so
stormed
the
Castle-gate
,
entred
it
,
and
possest
themselves
both
of
the
old
and
new-castle
,
and
of
all
the
plate
,
provisions
and
goods
therein
,
which
was
great
store
,
which
had
been
brought
from
all
parts
thereabout
;
The
prisoners
&
prizes
taken
in
the
Castle
.
they
also
took
prisoners
therein
,
the
Lord
Powis
and
his
brother
,
with
his
two
Sons
,
together
with
a
Seminary-Priest
,
3
Captaines
,
one
Leivtenant
,
and
80
Officers
and
Common
Souldiers
,
40
horse
,
and
200
armes
.
The
place
is
of
great
concernment
,
for
,
before
the
taking
of
it
,
it
did
much
mischeif
to
the
Country
,
and
almost
had
blockt
up
the
passages
from
Oswestry
to
Mountgomery-castle
,
so
that
,
now
,
the
strongest
forts
in
all
Northwal●s
,
are
in
the
possession
of
the
Parliament
,
this
Castle
being
conceived
to
bee
of
strength
sufficient
to
hold
out
a
years
siege
,
and
to
bee
able
to
keep
out
at
least
10000
men
for
a
whole
12
moneth
,
it
having
at
that
present
,
sufficient
provision
in
it
of
all
sorts
for
such
a
continuance
of
time
.
Besides
,
by
this
means
noble
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
hath
now
the
command
of
all
North-wales
,
and
can
raise
men
,
there
,
at
his
own
pleasure
.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
October
,
the
Ordinance
for
Ordination
of
pious
and
painfull
Ministers
,
pro
tempore
,
(
whereof
I
breifly
made
former
mention
that
it
was
in
preparation
in
the
Parliament
)
now
,
fully
had
passed
both
the
Houses
,
and
was
Printed
and
published
.
By
which
it
was
Ordained
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliaments
(
upon
advice
had
with
the
Learned
and
Reverend
Assembly
of
Divines
,
The
Ordinance
for
Ordination
of
Ministers
,
in
&
about
London
convened
at
Westminster
)
that
during
the
present
exigencies
of
the
Armies
,
and
of
the
Navy
,
as
also
of
many
Congregations
destitute
of
able
and
faithfull
Ministers
,
and
untill
a
farther
and
fuller
Church-government
were
compleated
,
and
the
whole
and
constant
course
of
Ordination
of
Ministers
,
in
an
ordinary
way
were
set
up
and
setled
for
the
three
Kingdomes
of
England
,
Scotland
,
and
Ireland
;
That
these
persons
in
the
City
of
London
,
being
Presbyters
,
viz.
Dr.
Cornelius
Burge●
,
one
of
the
Assessors
of
the
Assembly
,
Dr.
William
Gouge
,
Mr.
John
Ley
,
Mr.
George
Walker
,
The
names
of
the
Presbyters
appointed
for
Ordination
of
Ministers
.
Mr.
Edmund
Calamy
,
Mr.
Daniel
Coudrey
,
Mr.
Stanley
Gower
,
Mr.
John
Conant
,
and
Mr.
Humphrey
Chambers
,
all
members
of
the
Assembly
;
Mr.
Henry
Roxborough
,
Mr.
John
Downham
,
Mr.
Charles
Offspring
,
Mr.
Richard
Lee
,
Mr.
Timothie
Dod
,
Mr.
James
Cranford
,
Mr.
Thomas
Horton
,
Mr.
Thomas
Glendon
,
Mr.
Arthur
Jackson
,
Mr.
Samuel
Clark
,
Mr.
Emanuel
Brown
,
Mr.
Fulk
Bellers
,
Mr.
Francis
Roberts
,
Mr.
Leonard
Cook
;
or
any
7
of
them
,
the
major
part
being
present
,
shall
examine
all
those
which
are
to
bee
admitted
into
the
Ministery
,
upon
these
particulars
following
,
viz.
Touching
his
skill
in
the
Originall
tongues
,
and
that
tryall
bee
made
by
reading
the
Hebrew
and
Greek
Testaments
;
The
manner
of
examining
those
that
are
to
bee
Ordained
Ministers
.
and
rendring
some
portion
of
them
into
Latine
;
Whether
hee
hath
skill
in
Logick
and
Philosophy
;
What
Authours
hee
hath
read
,
and
what
knowledge
hee
hath
to
defend
the
Orthodox
Religion
,
contained
in
them
;
That
hee
shall
frame
a
discourse
in
Latine
,
upon
some
Common
place
or
controversie
in
Divinity
,
as
shall
bee
assigned
him
,
and
maintain
a
dispute
thereon
,
and
shall
preach
before
the
people
or
Ministers
appointed
to
Ordain
,
or
some
of
them
.
Being
thus
approved
,
hee
is
also
to
Preach
three
severall
dayes
in
the
Church
where
hee
is
to
serve
,
that
they
also
may
have
tryall
of
his
gifts
,
and
may
know
and
bee
satisfied
concerning
his
life
and
conversation
.
Which
being
thus
completed
and
concluded
,
the
next
thing
in
reference
to
that
,
and
the
very
first
thing
,
indeed
,
Care
taken
for
an
augmentation
of
Ministers
small
Livings
,
and
for
future
competent
maintainance
for
them
,
the
pious
and
prudent
House
of
Commons
took
into
consideration
,
was
,
how
such
godly
and
able
Ministers
might
bee
supported
and
comfortably
subsist
,
who
formerly
had
very
small
and
inconsiderable
livings
;
and
yet
that
the
Parishioners
might
not
bee
over-charged
therein
:
Whereupon
a
remedy
was
propounded
to
bee
out
of
the
revenues
of
Deanes
and
Chapters
of
Cathedralls
,
which
also
was
generally
approved
of
,
and
referred
to
the
Committee
of
plundered
Ministers
to
bring
in
an
Ordinance
to
that
purpose
.
And
a
president
thereof
was
made
for
a
farther
allowance
to
bee
given
to
the
Minister
of
To●●ham-High-●ros●●
,
out
of
the
revenues
of
the
Dean
and
Chapter
of
Pauls
in
Lond●n
,
hee
having
at
that
time
,
not
above
30
pound
a
year
in
that
Parish
.
But
of
this
,
more
in
its
due
place
.
About
the
14
of
this
instant
,
wee
had
certain
information
by
Letters
out
of
Glo●estershire
,
and
from
Colonell
Massie
himself
,
who
thereby
confirmed
the
truth
thereof
to
the
Parliament
,
of
a
very
rare
and
famous
exploit
performed
by
this
most
renowned
,
successefull
,
and
unconquerable
Commander
,
Colonell
Massie
,
the
substance
of
which
Letters
was
to
this
effect
.
That
God
had
in
his
rich
mercy
and
goodnesse
given
him
singular
good
successe
against
the
Kings
Forces
commanded
by
Sir
John
Winter
,
A
most
brave
&
famous
exploit
performed
by
that
most
renowned
Commander
Col●n
.
Massie
upon
the
Kings
Forces
at
Beechley
.
that
active
arch
Papist
,
at
the
passage
at
Beechley
,
where
hee
had
formerly
well
cudgelled
him
,
as
I
have
before
specified
;
And
now
again
Sir
John
Winter
,
perceiving
himself
,
and
those
of
his
Popish
and
malignant
humour
that
inhabited
in
those
parts
to
bee
in
a
desperate
condition
,
unlesse
that
passage
at
Beechley
or
Bestley
,
could
bee
fortified
by
them
against
Colonell
Massies
constant
excursions
upon
him
;
whereupon
hee
,
I
say
,
adventured
again
to
fortifie
the
same
,
and
which
hee
did
with
much
admirable
dexterity
and
expedition
,
as
was
almost
incredible
to
bee
beleeved
,
that
in
so
few
dayes
,
such
strong
works
could
bee
made
,
but
having
pallisadoes
ready
made
at
Bristol
,
and
speedily
conveyed
to
him
,
of
three
severall
sorts
,
each
higher
than
other
,
and
all
of
them
well
strengthened
with
iron-work
,
they
were
therefore
suddainly
fastned
into
the
ground
,
and
good
deep
ditches
made
;
But
notwithstanding
,
undaunted
Colonell
Massie
hearing
heerof
,
presently
marched
out
of
Monmouth
,
with
a
100
Foot
,
all
commanded
men
,
and
8
troopes
of
Horse
,
and
therewith
marched
against
the
Enemy
;
who
having
intelligence
of
his
approach
,
presently
drew
out
a
party
of
Musketteirs
,
and
lined
the
hedges
in
his
way
;
but
about
4
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
,
the
noble
Colonell
fell
upon
them
,
beat
them
from
the
hedges
,
and
drave
them
to
their
holds
,
and
following
them
close
,
fell
valiantly
upon
their
works
,
and
forced
the
Enemy
into
the
pallisadoes
,
and
got
over
the
first
and
second
pallisadoes
,
notwithstanding
the
great
and
small
shot
,
both
from
the
works
and
the
ships
and
pinnace
in
both
the
rivers
of
Wye
and
Severn
,
and
being
himself
thrown
down
to
the
ground
by
a
leap
which
his
horse
made
over
the
ditch
(
hee
himself
first
entring
)
a
Musketteir
of
the
enemies
gave
fire
at
him
,
The
extraordinary
danger
of
death
that
noble
Col.
Massie
was
in
at
this
〈◊〉
.
but
,
by
Gods
good
providence
missed
his
mark
,
and
being
somewhat
neer
him
,
as
soon
as
hee
had
discharched
,
hee
turned
the
Butt●end
of
his
musket
and
strook
at
the
Colonell
,
and
with
the
force
of
the
blow
strook
off
his
head-peice
,
all
which
was
so
suddainly
done
,
that
the
brave
Colonell
had
no
time
to
consider
the
danger
hee
was
in
;
but
being
of
an
undaunted
spirit
,
hee
now
had
recovered
himself
,
and
instantly
charged
the
Musketteir
and
kild
him
on
the
place
;
and
by
this
time
was
valiant
Colonell
Harley
also
entred
into
the
second
pallisado
with
his
horse
,
and
so
fully
releived
and
remounted
Colonell
Massie
,
and
presently
after
him
came
also
Colonell
Kerle
,
and
so
they
all
together
made
a
most
furious
onset
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
fell
to
it
pell-mell
with
their
Swords
,
Muskets
,
and
Pistols
;
now
the
Enemy
seeing
himself
so
hard
beset
,
and
that
there
were
little
or
no
hope
to
doe
any
good
,
they
began
to
run
away
apace
,
and
Sir
John
Winter
himself
(
that
grand
Papist
,
who
had
alwayes
shewed
himself
exceeding
active
in
the
Papist
cause
)
being
now
amongst
them
,
and
who
(
to
give
him
his
due
,
stood
stoutly
upon
his
guard
,
with
a
fire-pike
,
a
while
,
till
Colonell
Kerle
discovering
who
hee
was
,
cryed
out
,
Sir
John
Winter
that
grand
Papist
being
in
a
great
danger
of
death
,
tumbled
himself
down
a
hill
to
save
his
life
.
that
s
Winter
,
that
s
Winter
,
pistoll
him
,
pistoll
him
,
whereupon
hee
flung
down
his
pike
,
and
tumbled
himself
down
the
steep
banck
or
hill
where
the
pallisado
stood
,
where
his
neck
,
contrary
to
all
likelihood
,
incurred
not
the
act
of
breaking
,
and
so
hee
escaped
,
but
his
horse
was
taken
,
but
yet
230
men
that
might
have
escaped
the
same
way
,
durst
not
follow
his
example
therein
,
and
so
were
all
taken
prisoners
,
among
whom
was
Leivtenant
Colonell
Powell
,
The
prisoners
&
prizes
taken
.
Sir
Ralph
Hoptons
own
Major
,
together
with
divers
other
Commanders
and
Officers
,
and
neer
10
slain
upon
the
place
:
wee
took
there
also
,
8
barrels
of
powder
,
4
Drakes
,
and
4
Iron-peices
,
200
Armes
,
with
many
horse
and
furniture
;
And
that
which
was
further
observable
was
this
,
that
Prince
Robber
was
to
have
been
there
the
next
night
after
it
was
thus
taken
by
us
,
and
his
bed
was
set
up
and
fairly
furnished
for
him
,
and
hee
was
to
have
joyned
with
Colonell
Gerard
,
but
now
was
by
Gods
great
mercy
and
good
providence
prevented
therein
.
All
which
service
was
thus
most
bravely
performed
by
this
victorious
Colonell
,
The
loss
which
wee
sustained
in
this
exploit
.
through
Gods
gracious
assistance
,
with
the
losse
of
only
10
of
his
own
men
,
and
some
few
wounded
.
This
exploit
was
of
great
concernment
to
us
,
in
regard
that
it
hinders
all
manner
of
provisions
from
the
Enemy
at
Bristoll
,
and
stops
the
passage
from
Wales
,
so
that
they
can
have
no
supply
of
men
from
thence
;
which
consideration
,
indeed
,
made
the
enemy
so
eager
to
have
possessed
themselves
of
that
advantageous
passage
.
A
breif
Encomium
to
renowned
Col.
Massie
.
Many
Colonells
,
I
justly
and
ingenuously
acknowledge
have
done
bravely
;
but
brave
and
ever
to
bee
renowned
Massie
hath
excelled
them
all
,
and
that
which
challengeth
eternall
fame
and
datelesse
splendour
to
his
illustrious
name
,
and
indelible
honour
,
is
his
constant
persevering
in
all
his
most
noble
actions
,
free
from
self-aymes
and
ends
,
not
ambitious
,
nor
proud
of
his
many
incomparable
Victories
,
not
covetous
,
but
truely
gallant
and
noble
.
Hold
on
,
then
,
renowned
Massie
,
and
certainly
the
illustrious
name
and
fame
of
Massie
,
more
precious
than
Massie-gold
,
shall
never
dye
,
but
ever
fairly
flourish
,
whiles
England
stands
.
But
to
goe
on
.
About
the
16
of
this
instant
,
wee
had
also
indubitable
information
out
of
the
North
,
that
the
base
and
bloody
Irish-Rebels
,
having
sent
a
ship
with
8
great
peices
of
Ordnance
,
An
Irish
ship
taken
,
at
White-Haven
in
Cumberland
.
20
double-barrels
of
powder
,
and
good
store
of
other
Ammunition
into
White-Haven
in
Cumberland
,
intended
for
the
releif
of
Carlile
,
being
then
distressed
for
want
of
powder
and
such
other
Ammunition
;
Sir
Wilfrid
Lawson
,
who
had
raised
a
Regiment
in
Cumberland
for
the
service
of
the
Parliament
,
happily
surprized
her
in
the
said
Haven
,
by
manning
out
some
men
in
boats
,
and
so
seized
upon
the
said
Ship
,
Ordnance
,
and
Ammunition
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
came
certain
news
from
Pool
,
of
the
taking
of
an
100
brave
horse
of
the
Queens
own
Regiment
,
2
Colours
,
a
Masse-book
,
and
other
Popish
trumpery
,
40
prisoners
,
then
,
A
brave
prize
taken
by
the
Governour
of
Pool
.
And
taken
,
and
16
killed
on
the
place
,
by
the
brave
Governour
of
Pool
,
who
victoriously
returned
thither
again
,
with
all
the
said
Horse
and
prisoners
,
with
the
losse
of
but
one
man
of
his
;
This
brave
exploit
was
performed
between
Pool
and
Blanford
.
And
about
the
same
time
wee
had
certain
intelligence
out
of
the
North
,
Another
by
Colonell
Lambert
.
that
valiant
Colonell
Lambert
(
since
his
and
Colonell
Sandys
taking
a
Troop
of
Horse
in
Craven
)
hath
taken
a
120
horse
more
from
the
Enemy
at
Plumpton
in
Yorkeshire
,
together
with
an
Irish-Rebell
their
Commander
,
whom
they
took
prisoner
,
with
the
rest
.
And
much
about
this
time
also
a
petition
was
presented
to
the
Parliament
,
by
that
virtuous
and
religious
Gentlewoman
,
Mistris
Bastwick
(
wife
to
that
heroick-hearted
Gentleman
,
and
famously
suffering
servant
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
Dr.
John
Bastwick
)
for
some
allowance
for
herself
and
children
,
and
toward
the
present
maintainance
of
her
said
Husband
,
then
a
prisoner
in
the
Castle
of
Knarsborough
in
Yorkeshire
,
for
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
as
hee
had
formerly
lyen
prisoner
a
long
time
in
the
Island
of
Silly
in
Cornw.
Much
to
bee
honoured
Dr.
John
Bastwick
re●●ived
in
prison
,
and
released
out
of
prison
,
by
the
Parliament
.
for
pieties
and
religions
Cause
;
which
her
petition
was
very
freely
and
favourably
entertained
by
the
House
of
Lords
,
and
by
them
sent
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
to
desire
their
concurrence
therein
,
who
accordingly
most
willingly
agreed
thereunto
,
and
the
sum
of
an
100
pound
was
presently
ordered
to
bee
paid
unto
her
out
of
Haberdashers-Hall
in
London
,
and
which
shee
immediately
received
thence
as
was
ordered
.
And
shortly
after
this
,
it
pleased
the
good
hand
of
Gods
providence
so
to
order
it
,
that
by
the
indefatigable
pains
and
care
of
Mistris
Bastwick
,
and
of
Colonell
Hudlestones
wife
(
hee
being
then
a
prisoner
in
the
Towre
of
London
)
the
said
noble
Dr.
Dr.
Bastwick
exchanged
for
Col.
Hudlestone
,
returned
from
Knaresbor●ugh
Castle
to
London
.
was
upon
exchange
for
the
said
Hudlestone
,
released
out
of
prison
from
Knaresborough
Castle
,
as
aforesaid
;
where
,
and
also
in
the
Castle
in
York
,
hee
had
indured
much
wrong
and
great
affliction
,
but
now
was
,
I
say
,
returned
home
to
London
,
with
abundance
of
honour
and
most
welcome
entertainment
to
the
City
of
London
,
and
to
all
the
honest-hearted-Christians
therein
;
yea
,
most
welcome
,
I
say
,
to
his
dear
Wife
and
Children
.
And
,
O
thrice
happy
Gentleman
indeed
(
say
I
)
heerin
,
especially
,
namely
,
that
having
most
magnanimously
,
and
with
invincible
Christian
courage
and
wisdome
,
passed
(
as
the
Poet
sang
)
Per
varios
casus
,
per
tot
discrimina
rerum
,
and
now
at
last
arrived
safely
in
his
desired
Haven
,
hee
found
most
happy
,
Dr.
Bastwick
,
like
an
impregnable
Rock
,
●●turned
true
to
his
pious
principles
.
and
heart-cheering
welcome
in
his
own
conscience
,
having
(
like
an
impregnable
Rock
)
held
fast
his
pious
principles
,
and
withstood
and
out-stood
all
the
assaults
and
snares
of
Papists
,
disloyall
Royalists
,
Separatists
,
Anabaptists
,
Antinomians
,
and
novell
Independents
,
who
all
strugled
and
strove
to
have
seduced
and
ensnared
him
into
their
unhappy
and
unholy
L●byrinths
of
heresie
,
errour
,
and
schisme
,
to
his
Soules
ruine
;
but
,
whom
,
I
say
,
God
did
most
graciously
support
and
preserve
from
the
danger
of
them
all
,
and
returned
unto
us
a
most
loyall
and
faithfull
friend
to
Gods
glorious
Cause
,
and
a
most
constant
and
courageous
professour
and
propugnatour
of
untainted
Truth
,
which
two
,
indeed
,
deck
and
adorn
the
flourishing
garland
of
his
afflictions
,
and
make
the
Crown
of
his
sufferings
most
illustrious
and
glorious
;
But
to
proceed
.
About
the
18
of
this
instant
,
came
certain
intelligence
,
by
●eters
out
of
North-wales
,
that
since
the
taking
of
Radcastle
,
by
●nowned
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
(
whereof
wee
made
mention
a
little
before
)
hee
hath
also
performed
much
gallant
service
in
those
parts
;
and
in
particular
that
●ee
sent
forth
a
party
of
horse
and
foot
into
Leigh
,
More
excellent
performances
by
noble
&
renowned
Sir
Too
.
Middleton
,
in
North
Wale●
.
about
a
mile
from
Bishops-castle
,
where
the
Enemy
had
left
a
Garrison
,
which
fled
away
thence
before
his
forces
came
neer
them
;
after
this
a
party
of
about
20
horse
was
sent
from
Mountag●m●ry
into
R●dnorshire
,
where
they
took
prisoner
the
Lord
Leigh
,
Baron
of
Du●smore
,
who
was
then
carryed
prisoner
to
Radcastle
.
Sin●e
that
also
,
the
Enemy
forsook
another
Garrison
,
called
Leigh●●ll
,
the
house
of
Sir
Pelham
Corbet
,
in
Shropshire
.
And
Sir
John
Price
(
a
Gentleman
alwayes
well-affected
to
the
Parliament
,
though
,
over-powred
by
his
Enemies
round
about
him
,
was
forced
to
conceal
it
)
was
made
Governour
of
Mountgomery-castle
.
The
Country
came
in
very
cheerfully
to
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
upon
his
summons
,
but
were
very
unwilling
to
fight
,
so
little
valou●
is
there
in
tho●e
who
pretend
to
descend
from
the
ancient
Brittaines
.
Upon
the
23
of
this
instant
October
,
came
the
full
and
certain
relation
,
and
most
joyfull
newes
to
London
,
especially
,
of
the
taking
of
Newcastle
by
ou●
honest
,
active
,
loving
and
loyall
brethren
of
Scotland
,
who
,
as
they
have
all
along
,
ever
●ince
their
first
appearing
in
this
great
Cause
,
in
a
war-like
man●er
and
posture
shewed
themselves
most
zealous
to
God
and
true
Religion
,
and
therein
also
most
brotherly
to
us
,
and
free
from
base
self-seekings
and
ignoble
by-ends
(
though
our
most
degenerous
and
rotten-hearted
Malignants
,
The
relation
of
the
taking
of
Newcastle
by
storming
it
,
by
our
brethren
of
Scotland
.
in
City
,
Court
,
and
Country
,
have
most
ignominiously
slandered
them
,
and
most
basely
and
abusively
strugled
(
but
in
vain
,
blessed
bee
the
Lord
for
it
)
to
blemish
their
untainted
honour
and
honesty
heerin
:
)
so
,
now
also
,
in
a
most
eminent
manner
,
they
have
again
made
it
appear
to
the
whole
world
(
if
men
would
not
bee
wilfully
or
maliciously
blinde
)
that
they
sought
not
their
own
ends
,
or
to
enrich
themselves
,
but
mainly
and
only
Gods
glory
,
and
therein
,
ours
with
their
own
best
good
;
as
i●
this
relation
of
this
glorious
and
victorious
conquest
of
the
Town
of
Newcastle
,
now
(
by
Gods
mighty
and
mercifull
assistance
▪
and
their
impregnable
valour
and
fidelity
)
happily
subdued
to
the
just
obedience
of
the
King
and
Parliament
,
as
now
I
shall
make
manifest
in
this
breif
and
faithfull
Narration
of
the
taking
of
this
strong
Town
by
storm
,
which
is
with
all
convenient
b●evity
extracted
out
of
our
brethren
the
Scots
own
Relation
thereof
sent
to
the
Parliament
,
and
the
Scotch
Commissioners
then
resident
at
or
about
Westminster
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Our
valiant
and
most
unwearied
brethren
the
Scots
,
having
in
the
time
of
their
lying
before
this
Town
of
Newcastle
,
The
Scots
pious
&
prudent
carriage
before
the
storming
of
Newcastle
.
out
of
their
Christian
and
tender
pious
pity
toward
the
inhabitants
therof
in
generall
,
and
great
and
gracious
unwillingnesse
to
shed
blood
,
if
possibly
it
might
,
by
any
fit
and
fair
means
,
bee
avoyded
;
sent
divers
Letters
and
mercifull
messages
to
the
Town
in
generall
,
and
to
and
from
some
speciall
cordiall
persons
,
in
particular
,
before
their
summons
,
which
afterwards
was
also
sent
unto
them
,
but
found
all
their
Christian
love
and
pitty
;
partly
,
with
stubbornnesse
rejected
,
and
partly
with
scoffes
and
jeeres
derided
,
but
especially
by
the
Atheisticall
and
most
desperately
Malignant
Major
of
Newcastle
,
Sir
John
Marley
;
all
which
their
interchangeable
Letters
and
Messages
,
containing
Marleys
and
the
Newcastelians
answers
,
and
our
Scotch
brethrens
patient
and
pious
replies
,
having
been
fully
set
forth
in
that
particular
and
exact
relation
of
all
those
proceedings
,
by
our
loyall
brethren
of
Scotland
,
I
heer
therefore
purposely
(
for
brevities
sake
)
pretermit
,
and
shall
only
acquaint
the
Reader
heer
,
with
thus
much
in
particular
:
That
after
many
interchangeable
messages
and
motions
on
both
sides
,
Marley
the
Major
of
Newcastle
his
proud
&
dissembling
carriage
toward
the
Sc●ts
.
and
some
seeming
agr●ements
(
seeming
,
only
,
I
say
,
on
Marleys
side
)
and
hostages
mutually
given
,
Articles
of
accord
were
demanded
to
bee
sent
to
the
Town
by
noble
Generall
Lesley
,
which
was
accordingly
done
;
and
which
said
Articles
together
with
the
rest
of
the
succeeding
passages
,
or
Letters
sent
to
each
other
(
for
the
further
clearing
of
our
Brethrens
integrity
and
fairnesse
therein
,
)
after
the
tendring
of
the
Articles
of
agreement
,
I
have
thought
fit
heer
to
insert
,
which
were
as
followeth
.
Conditions
wherupon
the
Surrender
of
the
Town
of
Newcastle
,
and
Fo●●es
thereof
,
with
all
the
Ordnance
,
Ammunition
,
and
other
Warlike
furniture
thereto
belonging
,
were
demanded
by
his
Excellency
,
the
Earl
of
Leven
,
Lord
Generall
of
the
Scottish
Army
;
to
bee
kept
by
him
for
the
use
of
his
Majesty
,
and
the
Parliament
of
England
.
1.
THat
the
Officers
and
Souldiers
who
desire
to
goe
out
of
Town
,
shall
have
liberty
to
passe
with
their
Arms
,
Horses
,
bagge
and
baggage
,
to
what
place
they
please
,
the
same
not
being
already
beleaguered
,
and
shall
have
a
safe
convoy
thither
,
it
being
within
forty
miles
distance
,
and
shall
bee
accommodate
with
draughts
in
their
march
.
2.
That
all
Strangers
,
Residents
,
Sojourners
,
or
Inhabitants
,
who
desire
to
goe
out
of
the
Town
,
with
the
aforesaid
Officers
or
Souldiers
,
shall
have
the
like
liberty
,
convoy
and
accommodation
.
3.
That
sick
and
hurt
Souldiers
shall
have
all
necessary
accommodation
untill
their
recovery
,
and
shall
have
a
safe
conduct
as
aforesaid
.
4.
That
the
Citizens
,
Burgesses
and
Inhabitants
shall
have
their
persons
,
houses
,
families
and
goods
,
kept
from
violence
,
and
shall
have
the
same
free
liberty
of
trade
and
commerce
,
as
any
other
Town
reduced
to
the
obedience
of
King
and
Parliament
.
5.
That
their
priviledges
,
liberties
,
and
jurisdiction
,
shall
bee
preserved
inviolate
,
conform
to
their
ancient
charters
,
in
manner
above
writen
.
6.
If
any
of
the
said
Citizens
,
Inhabitants
,
or
others
,
presently
within
the
Town
,
shall
desire
to
goe
and
live
in
their
Countrey
Houses
;
they
shall
have
protection
,
and
safeguard
for
their
persons
and
estates
.
7.
That
no
Billet
shall
bee
granted
upon
any
of
the
Inhabitants
without
their
consent
.
8.
The
whole
Army
shall
not
enter
the
Town
,
but
onely
a
competent
Garrison
.
Signed
,
LEVEN
.
Provided
alwayes
,
that
in
case
these
Conditions
above
writen
bee
not
accepted
,
and
Hostages
sent
before
eight
a
clock
in
the
morning
,
the
nineteenth
of
this
instant
,
for
surrender
of
the
Town
,
at
or
before
Munday
next
,
they
shall
then
bee
altogether
void
,
and
have
no
effect
.
But
in
place
of
accepting
the
above
Conditions
,
(
which
the
Governour
himself
did
afterwards
,
acknowledge
most
honourable
)
they
not
only
returned
this
following
Answer
(
whereby
their
judiciall
induration
,
and
obstinacy
may
appear
)
but
the
Governour
likewise
,
the
same
morning
,
while
the
Army
was
in
action
,
sent
out
a
Letter
to
my
Lord
Sinclair
,
full
of
mockeries
and
incivilities
;
but
before
that
day
ended
,
hee
changed
his
strain
,
and
was
resolved
of
his
scruple
,
whether
there
was
such
a
man
that
had
the
name
of
Leven
.
Answer
of
their
three
Commissioners
to
the
Lord
Generall
his
last
Letter
,
with
the
Articles
,
Octob.
19.
My
Lord
,
WEE
received
your
Letter
,
wherein
you
say
,
wee
cannot
make
good
that
your
Commissioners
demands
are
against
either
his
Majesties
honour
,
or
the
welfare
of
Newcastle
;
Wee
will
give
you
but
one
reason
amongst
many
;
whether
it
bee
for
his
Majesties
honour
that
the
Town
of
Newcastle
should
be
rendred
to
any
of
another
Nation
;
nay
more
,
if
it
bee
for
the
honour
of
the
English
Parliament
:
and
that
it
is
not
for
our
welfare
is
so
clear
,
needs
no
answer
.
And
wheras
you
say
,
you
wonder
wee
are
not
ashamed
to
be
so
delatory
,
having
demanded
a
Treaty
;
We
say
,
we
wonder
you
can
be
so
forgetfull
,
knowing
we
have
your
Letter
to
show
,
that
the
Treaty
was
your
own
motion
:
but
for
Answer
to
the
rest
,
and
to
your
Articles
;
Wee
say
,
the
delivery
of
Newcastle
is
not
of
so
small
moment
,
but
if
you
intend
as
you
say
,
time
may
well
bee
given
till
munday
for
giving
answer
,
for
in
case
wee
should
give
consent
to
let
you
have
this
Town
,
there
are
divers
more
Articles
then
you
have
set
down
,
both
fit
for
us
to
demand
and
you
to
grant
.
Therefore
if
you
would
shun
effusion
of
blood-shed
,
as
you
professe
,
forbeare
your
acts
of
Hostility
,
untill
wee
give
you
Answer
upon
Munday
,
wherein
wee
will
not
faile
;
otherwise
wee
doubt
not
but
God
will
require
an
account
at
your
hands
,
and
besides
,
will
keep
and
preserve
us
from
your
fury
.
So
expecting
your
Answer
,
Wee
rest
Your
Friends
,
Jo.
Marlay
,
Nich.
Cole
,
G.
Baker
.
Newcastle
,
19.
Octob.
1644.
The
Letter
sent
by
the
Governor
to
my
Lord
Sinclair
,
Octob.
19
My
Lord
,
I
Have
received
divers
Letters
and
Warrants
subscribed
by
the
name
of
Leven
,
but
of
late
can
hear
of
none
that
have
seen
such
a
man
;
besides
,
there
is
strong
report
hee
is
dead
:
therefore
to
remove
all
scruples
,
I
desire
our
Drummer
may
deliver
one
Letter
to
himself
:
thus
wishing
you
could
think
on
some
other
course
to
compose
the
differences
of
these
sad
distracted
Kingdomes
,
than
by
battering
Newcastle
,
and
annoying
us
who
never
wronged
any
of
you
;
for
if
you
seriously
consider
,
you
will
finde
that
these
courses
will
aggravate
,
and
not
moderate
distempers
:
but
I
will
referre
all
to
your
own
consciences
,
and
rest
Your
Friend
John
Marlay
.
Newcastle
19.
Octob.
By
these
former
Letters
,
Answers
,
and
Replies
,
it
is
more
than
manifest
,
how
perversly
obstinate
the
Enemy
was
,
and
how
carefully
and
patiently
they
were
sought
after
;
but
seeing
their
obstinacy
desperate
and
incurable
,
it
was
full
time
to
proceed
to
action
;
for
the
condition
of
the
Army
,
which
had
endured
much
hardship
,
and
of
the
Mines
which
were
alwayes
in
hazard
of
discovery
,
as
they
had
formerly
destroyed
some
seven
or
eight
,
and
the
approaching
Winter
,
could
not
well
admit
of
further
delayes
;
and
thereupon
,
October
19.
early
in
the
morning
,
the
Cannon
began
to
play
upon
the
walls
from
their
severall
Batteries
,
while
8
a
clock
,
at
which
time
the
Hostages
should
have
come
out
,
or
otherwise
they
were
to
expect
the
extremities
of
Warre
;
but
since
none
came
,
the
service
continued
from
all
the
Batteries
,
and
the
Regiments
were
drawn
up
;
standing
to
their
armes
,
while
the
breaches
were
in
readinesse
,
and
the
Mines
sprung
.
About
three
a
clock
in
the
afternoon
,
the
Enemy
by
their
countermines
had
very
neer
approached
some
chambers
where
the
powder
was
lodged
for
blowing
up
the
walls
,
which
being
signified
to
his
Excellency
,
he
forthwith
ordered
,
that
fire
should
bee
given
to
these
two
mines
endangered
▪
and
thereafter
to
maintain
the
breaches
carefully
,
while
the
generall
assault
should
bee
made
from
all
quarters
:
a
little
after
,
the
day
failing
,
and
the
breaches
being
made
,
though
not
so
large
and
passable
as
was
needfull
for
so
desperate
service
;
the
word
was
given
,
and
the
sign
made
,
to
give
fire
to
the
rest
of
the
Mines
,
and
for
the
Regiments
to
advance
all
at
once
towards
the
breaches
,
and
those
places
of
the
wall
which
were
opened
by
the
mine
;
but
they
met
with
no
small
opposition
,
and
nothing
was
left
undone
by
the
Enemy
to
repell
the
fury
of
the
assault
:
They
played
very
hotly
and
desperately
from
the
Castle
upon
the
breaches
,
and
from
the
●●anking-towers
of
the
walls
with
scattered
shot
;
yet
the
Regiments
advanced
without
any
shrinking
,
though
the
Cannon
played
from
many
places
upon
their
full
open
bodies
,
so
that
the
difficile
accesse
to
the
breaches
,
and
the
mighty
advantages
of
their
walls
and
works
within
the
Town
,
made
a
considerable
losse
of
Souldiers
and
Officers
of
good
quality
;
yet
notwithstanding
all
difficulties
and
resistances
,
they
acquit
themselves
as
become
a
people
that
considered
the
importance
of
so
high
a
cause
,
and
minded
nothing
but
the
happinesse
of
both
Kingdomes
;
and
after
two
houres
very
hot
dispute
upon
the
breaches
,
they
found
their
first
entry
at
the
mine
sprung
on
the
West
side
of
the
Town
,
neer
to
Close-gate
;
and
after
their
entry
,
were
furiously
charged
three
severall
times
by
the
horse
which
were
in
Town
,
but
the
charge
was
gallantly
sustained
and
the
place
maintained
,
while
the
reserve
of
that
post
came
to
assist
:
thereafter
they
marched
for
the
releif
of
the
rest
of
the
breaches
,
and
so
the
Souldiers
gave
over
and
forsook
the
walls
,
and
the
whole
body
almost
of
the
Army
entring
,
they
became
Masters
of
the
Town
,
which
tasted
of
no
lesse
mercy
and
favour
after
the
Victory
,
than
they
found
valour
in
obtaining
the
same
;
for
after
their
entry
▪
the
Souldiers
did
quite
vanish
,
sheltring
themselves
in
houses
,
the
Inhabitants
kept
close
their
doores
,
the
Regiments
marched
thorow
the
streets
without
any
insolency
or
disorder
,
never
offering
once
to
rifle
a
house
,
or
cut
off
either
Citizen
or
Souldier
;
they
were
presently
after
their
entry
in
peaceable
possession
of
all
the
corners
and
streets
,
and
on
a
sudden
,
all
tumult
,
feare
and
noyse
,
did
cease
.
Upon
the
first
entry
,
the
Governour
Lodovick
Lyndesay
,
sometime
Earl
Crawfoord
,
the
Lord
Maxwell
,
Doctor
Wishart
,
a
man
of
a
dangerous
temper
,
who
had
seasoned
the
people
both
before
,
and
the
time
of
the
siege
with
bitter
Malignancy
,
Mr.
Gray
and
Alvay
,
and
others
of
the
perverse
crew
,
authours
of
all
the
evils
which
might
justly
have
falne
upon
the
Town
,
so
exceedingly
obstinate
,
according
to
the
rule
of
Warre
,
did
all
betake
themselves
to
the
Castle
,
whence
they
cast
over
a
white
flag
,
and
beat
a
Parlee
,
but
before
notice
could
bee
taken
thereof
,
all
the
service
was
neer
done
.
The
principall
houses
of
the
Town
were
preserved
from
plundering
by
the
Officers
;
the
Common
Souldiers
that
night
,
after
they
had
long
kept
their
arms
without
doing
any
wrong
or
violence
,
entred
some
houses
of
the
meaner
sort
,
not
safeguarded
,
and
did
a
little
pillage
,
and
take
away
the
goods
out
of
them
,
but
lesse
than
ever
any
people
or
Army
did
in
the
like
case
,
which
was
the
testimony
of
the
most
Malignants
and
Papists
themselves
,
expressing
in
these
very
words
,
that
no
History
can
parallell
where
lesse
cruelty
and
insolency
,
and
more
mercy
were
shewn
in
any
Town
gained
by
storm
,
which
ought
to
bee
no
small
matter
of
gloriation
,
when
the
Enemies
are
constrained
to
acknowledge
,
that
the
wayes
and
practises
of
those
who
have
often
declared
the
purity
of
their
intentions
,
are
now
found
out
to
bee
nothing
different
from
their
profession
;
and
indeed
it
were
to
bee
wished
that
the
well-affected
in
the
Kingdom
had
as
great
feeling
of
the
advantage
given
to
the
cause
,
and
the
good
they
received
since
the
comming
in
of
that
Army
to
England
,
as
the
enemies
to
the
peace
and
happinesse
of
both
Nations
are
sensible
of
the
hurt
done
to
them
and
their
designes
.
But
to
return
.
The
Town
being
that
same
night
secured
,
and
the
Guards
carefully
appointed
at
the
breaches
,
and
by
the
water-side
,
to
watch
the
escape
of
those
who
were
within
,
and
with
so
much
losse
and
paines
now
caught
in
the
snare
.
Next
day
thereafter
,
being
the
Lords
Day
,
his
Excellency
did
likewise
enter
the
Town
,
and
with
the
Generall
,
Officers
,
and
others
of
the
Army
,
did
goe
to
the
Church
straightway
,
and
gave
thanks
to
God
,
that
hee
was
pleased
,
even
according
to
the
words
,
and
wishes
of
their
Enemies
,
to
prosper
and
blesse
his
People
,
according
to
the
justnesse
of
their
Cause
;
The
Governour
,
who
was
lately
so
pertinacious
,
and
high
minded
,
that
hee
would
neither
hearken
himself
to
any
thing
which
might
tend
to
the
preservation
of
the
Town
,
but
likewise
published
Proclamations
,
that
none
should
presume
to
speak
of
any
compliance
to
a
surrender
,
did
now
become
a
humble
suiter
to
the
Lord
Generall
(
whom
hee
thought
not
to
bee
in
the
world
that
morning
)
that
his
Excellence
would
bee
pleased
to
suffer
him
,
and
those
that
were
with
him
in
the
Castle
,
to
depart
to
the
Kings
next
Garrison
,
as
may
appear
by
the
following
Letter
,
wherein
you
see
him
a
humble
supplicant
,
though
in
some
of
his
former
,
a
scornfull
Prophet
.
A
Letter
sent
by
Sir
John
Marlay
,
sometimes
Governour
of
Newcastle
,
to
his
Excellence
,
from
the
Castle
,
the
day
after
the
Town
was
taken
.
Octob.
20.
My
Lord
,
ALthough
you
have
the
fortune
of
War
against
mee
(
and
that
I
might
I
confesse
have
had
honourable
tearmes
from
your
Excellency
:
)
Yet
I
hope
your
Noblenesse
will
not
think
worse
of
mee
,
for
doing
my
endevours
to
keep
the
Town
,
and
to
discharge
the
trust
reposed
in
mee
,
having
had
strong
reasons
so
to
doe
,
as
is
known
to
many
;
And
now
whereas
I
am
compelled
to
betake
my self
to
this
Castle
,
I
shall
desire
,
that
I
and
those
with
mee
,
may
have
our
Liberty
,
and
your
Licence
,
to
stay
,
or
goe
out
of
the
Town
with
your
safe
Passe
,
to
his
Majesties
next
Garrison
,
which
is
not
beleaguered
,
with
our
Horses
,
Pistolls
,
and
Swords
;
And
to
have
14
dayes
time
to
dispatch
our
Journey
,
so
many
as
please
to
goe
.
And
truely
,
my
Lord
,
I
am
yet
confident
to
receive
so
much
favour
from
you
,
as
that
you
will
take
such
care
of
mee
,
as
that
I
shall
receive
no
wrong
from
the
ignoble
spirits
of
the
vulgar
sort
;
for
I
doubt
no
other
,
I
must
confesse
,
I
cannot
keep
it
long
from
you
,
yet
I
am
resolved
,
rather
than
to
bee
a
spectacle
of
misery
and
disgrace
to
any
,
I
will
bequeath
my
soule
to
him
that
gave
it
,
and
then
referre
my
body
to
bee
a
spectacle
to
your
severity
;
But
upon
these
tearmes
abovesaid
,
I
will
deliver
it
to
you
,
and
so
intreating
your
Answer
,
I
rest
,
Your
friend
and
servant
,
John
Marley
.
From
the
Castle
in
Newcastle
,
the
21
of
Octob.
1644.
For
his
Excellency
,
the
Earl
of
Leven
,
Generall
of
the
Scottish
Army
.
Compare
this
Letter
with
that
which
hee
sent
out
the
day
before
,
then
look
what
a
day
may
produce
;
And
now
could
there
bee
any
thing
more
just
,
than
to
deny
favour
to
a
man
so
eminent
in
all
the
wayes
of
Malignancy
,
so
wicked
an
instrument
;
One
who
had
so
exceedingly
provoked
the
Army
,
and
had
sleighted
all
gracious
offers
of
Peace
?
Hee
is
now
overtaken
in
his
season
,
and
as
God
in
his
Justice
had
decreed
,
and
his
Servants
foretold
,
those
enemies
to
the
peace
of
the
Kingdom
in
these
parts
,
are
overthrown
,
and
were
forced
to
surrender
the
Castle
,
and
come
out
upon
mercy
;
Sir
John
Marley
was
committed
to
his
house
by
a
strong
guard
,
to
defend
him
from
the
fury
of
the
incensed
people
,
for
hee
is
hated
,
and
abhorred
of
all
,
and
hee
brought
many
Families
to
ruine
.
The
rest
that
were
in
the
Castle
,
have
likewise
in
constrained
humility
,
submitted
themselves
,
and
are
rendred
Prisoners
,
though
not
many
dayes
before
,
these
peaceable
Divines
taught
the
people
,
that
it
was
more
lawfull
,
one
of
them
to
eate
another
,
than
to
hearken
to
the
Scottish
Traytors
,
or
comply
with
them
in
any
sort
.
The
Town
is
now
in
as
good
condition
,
as
ever
any
Town
reduced
by
the
extremity
of
Warre
,
and
thereupon
exposed
to
the
rapine
of
Souldiers
,
which
oft
times
is
unavoidable
.
All
care
was
had
to
preserve
the
houses
and
goods
of
the
Inhabitants
,
so
farre
as
possibly
could
bee
done
;
and
to
that
effect
,
many
Proclamations
made
,
That
no
Officer
nor
Souldier
should
presume
to
trouble
nor
plunder
the
house
of
any
,
under
the
pain
of
death
.
And
that
better
obedience
might
bee
given
thereto
,
and
all
occasions
of
tumults
,
wrongs
and
oppressions
might
the
better
bee
avoided
,
It
was
Ordered
that
no
Officer
,
nor
Souldier
should
stay
in
the
Town
,
without
speciall
Order
,
but
to
return
to
the
Leaguer
,
and
his
former
Quarters
;
And
likewise
for
the
further
weale
and
ease
of
the
Town
,
the
Quarters
of
the
whole
Army
,
are
enlarged
,
and
none
ordained
to
stay
in
Town
,
but
the
proper
Garrison
.
This
is
the
true
Relation
of
the
successe
of
the
Scottish
Army
against
Newcastle
,
whereby
it
would
appear
,
that
God
delights
to
co-operate
with
his
Armies
.
The
best
use
that
can
bee
made
thereof
,
and
of
all
other
Victories
,
is
,
to
make
them
steps
of
advancement
for
the
Reformation
begun
,
and
great
encouragement
to
expede
the
Work
in
hand
,
and
beat
down
all
difficulties
.
A
Letter
from
the
Committee
at
the
Scottish
Army
,
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
.
Right
Honourable
,
WEE
know
not
any
better
use
you
or
wee
can
make
of
the
great
successe
wherewith
it
hath
pleased
God
to
blesse
our
attempts
against
this
Town
,
than
to
make
it
evident
to
the
world
,
that
Truth
and
Peace
are
the
utmost
of
our
desires
,
and
designes
.
For
this
purpose
,
wee
must
uncessantly
renew
our
former
desires
to
you
,
That
all
other
Affaires
whatsoever
set
aside
,
you
will
so
farre
take
to
heart
the
setling
of
matters
of
Religion
in
the
Worship
of
God
,
and
Government
of
his
House
in
this
Kingdom
,
as
you
may
in
your
own
,
and
our
Names
,
become
earnest
sollicitours
with
the
Assembly
of
Divines
,
to
put
that
businesse
to
a
period
,
and
with
the
Parliament
,
that
where
the
foundation
is
laid
by
the
Assembly
,
their
Authority
bee
not
wanting
for
the
compleating
of
the
Work
;
no
greater
incouragem●nt
than
this
can
come
to
the
hearts
of
all
those
that
are
ingaged
in
this
Cause
with
you
,
nor
can
any
meanes
bee
so
powerfull
,
to
remove
these
great
prejudices
raised
against
our
Cause
,
by
the
abundance
and
variety
of
Sectaries
,
Separatists
,
and
Schismaticks
living
amongst
us
,
to
the
great
scandall
of
the
Gospel
,
and
professors
thereof
.
This
being
done
,
wee
may
with
the
greater
confidence
expect
a
blessing
upon
our
endevours
for
Peace
,
for
which
,
as
no
successe
can
alter
our
desires
,
so
wee
are
confident
,
you
are
using
all
expedition
possible
,
for
expediting
your
Propositions
thereof
,
that
they
may
bee
dispatched
to
his
Majesty
,
whose
favourable
acceptance
is
prayed
for
thereunto
,
by
Your
affectionate
Friends
,
and
Servant
,
Sinclare
J.
P.
D.
Newcastle
23
Octob.
1644.
See
heer
,
now
then
(
pious
and
impartiall
Reader
)
whether
England
hath
not
most
just
cause
,
everlastingly
to
blesse
the
Lord
our
God
,
in
working
thus
gloriously
for
us
,
by
these
our
loyall
Brethren
,
What
great
&
most
just
cause
England
hath
,
for
ever
,
to
love
most
entirely
their
faithfull
brethren
of
Scotland
.
and
eternally
and
most
entirely
to
love
and
embrace
them
,
in
our
best
affections
,
who
have
not
only
thus
extraordinarily
laid
out
themselves
,
and
carryed
their
lives
in
their
hands
for
us
,
and
exposed
themselves
to
such
and
so
many
marveilous
dangers
of
death
and
destruction
:
but
also
so
sweetly
,
preciously
and
piously
declared
(
as
in
this
their
last
Letter
is
so
clear
and
conspicuous
)
their
only
ayme
in
all
this
,
and
the
rest
of
their
toyles
and
labour
of
love
,
to
bee
Gods
glory
,
the
true
Religions
and
pure
Reformations
splendour
,
and
the
just
Laws
and
Liberties
of
Subjects
firm
and
faithfull
establishment
;
and
whether
our
most
wicked
and
wretched
Malignants
slanderous
mouthes
are
not
most
abundantly
stopped
,
Malignants
most
slanderous
mouths
justly
stopped
.
to
Gods
eternall
glory
,
and
all
good
mens
just
rejoycing
,
let
all
that
hear
of
these
truths
,
righteously
judge
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
25
of
this
instant
came
certain
intelligence
,
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
to
London
,
that
Sir
Richard
Cholmley
(
Brother
to
Apostate
Sir
Hugh
Cholmley
)
with
about
2
or
300
Horse
about
Colliton
,
Axmister
,
Bemester
and
other
places
,
on
the
confines
of
Dorsetshire
,
A
brave
exploit
performed
by
renowned
Col.
Seel●y
,
Governour
in
Lyme
.
had
driven
away
many
Cattle
from
those
Country
people
;
whereupon
brave
Colonell
Seeley
,
the
most
renowned
Governour
of
Lyme
,
having
intelligence
thereof
,
drew
out
a
party
,
who
soon
discovering
the
plunderers
,
fell
upon
them
,
took
56
of
them
,
horse
and
armes
,
rescued
all
the
plunder
they
had
got
,
and
so
routed
the
rest
,
that
they
all
fled
and
dispersed
themselves
severall
wayes
.
Among
the
prisoners
taken
,
as
aforesaid
,
were
2
Captaines
,
and
10
other
Commanders
and
Officers
,
who
were
all
carryed
to
Lyme
,
and
all
the
plundered
Cattell
were
mercifully
restored
to
their
owners
;
Cholmley
himself
fled
,
but
was
shot
in
his
shoulder
,
as
was
confest
by
the
Prisoners
taken
,
and
many
others
of
the
Enemy
sore
wounded
.
Much
about
the
same
time
,
information
being
given
to
the
Parliament
of
intolerable
cruelties
,
and
outrageous
insolencies
committed
by
barbarous
Irish
Rebels
(
Oxfords
good
subjects
)
and
some
of
the
very
Natives
of
heathenish
Wales
,
The
most
just
reasons
of
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
against
Irish
Rebels
taken
prisoners
by
Sea
or
Land
,
who
are
to
have
no
quarter
granted
them
.
by
burning
and
destroying
the
Corn
on
the
ground
,
stripping
all
sorts
of
both
sexes
stark
naked
,
stigmatizing
some
,
half
hanging
others
,
and
then
suffering
them
to
live
,
or
rather
,
to
languish
in
that
condition
,
all
which
was
informed
,
I
say
,
by
Letters
to
the
Parliament
,
by
divers
honest
inhabitants
of
those
parts
,
and
by
some
of
the
Committees
of
the
Parliament
,
at
Haverford
West
,
in
South-Wales
.
And
further
information
being
given
to
the
Parliament
,
of
one
Colonell
Mac
Mayler
,
an
Irish-Rebell
,
(
another
of
King
Charles
his
good
Catholick
Subjects
)
taken
prisoner
in
Yorkeshire
,
by
the
Lord
Fairfaxes
forces
,
under
the
Command
of
that
valiant
and
faithfull
Commander
,
Colonell
Lambert
;
as
also
the
sad
confirmation
of
such
like
cruelties
of
the
Irish-Rebels
at
Boulton
,
and
Leverpool
,
in
Lancashire
,
all
which
being
as
fresh
bleeding
wounds
,
still
in
the
sad
memory
of
all
people
,
and
now
at
this
time
most
seriously
considered
of
,
and
well
weighed
by
our
most
prudent
Parliament
;
Both
Houses
heerupon
passed
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
requiring
all
Commanders
in
Cheif
in
any
part
of
the
Kingdom
,
to
give
no
Quarter
to
any
Irish-Rebell
taken
by
Sea
or
by
Land
,
in
any
part
of
the
Kingdom
;
And
because
all
Souldiers
in
all
parts
of
the
kingdom
might
take
notice
hereof
,
Letters
were
Ordered
to
bee
sent
down
by
the
Committee
of
both
kingdomes
,
to
all
principall
Commanders
with
that
Ordinance
inclosed
in
them
,
for
the
more
certain
and
exact
execution
thereof
accordingly
.
And
about
the
26
of
this
instant
October
,
the
Parliament
understanding
by
good
intelligence
,
Certain
intelligence
brought
to
London
that
ours
and
the
Kings
forces
were
within
2
or
3
miles
of
Newberry
,
and
like
to
be
engaged
.
that
the
King
and
his
forces
were
about
Newberry
,
and
Dennington
Castle
,
and
that
some
part
of
the
Parliaments
Army
was
upon
one
side
of
Newberry
,
neer
about
the
place
where
the
fierce
battaile
was
fought
between
them
the
last
year
,
and
that
the
rest
of
our
Army
was
within
2
or
3
miles
at
farthest
from
Newberry
,
between
the
Kings
Army
and
Oxford
,
and
that
both
the
Armies
being
so
neer
each
other
,
there
was
like
to
bee
a
speedy
ingagement
between
them
;
The
Parliament
,
therefore
,
desired
the
Assembly
of
Divines
at
Westminster
,
on
Munday
October
28
,
to
turn
their
other
intended
businesses
and
affaires
of
that
day
into
prayers
for
a
blessing
on
our
Armies
,
which
accordingly
they
did
.
And
the
same
Munday
night
,
Gods
providence
so
ordered
it
,
that
the
Lord
Generals
Scout-Master
,
Mr.
Bedford
,
came
to
Town
,
and
brought
certain
information
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdoms
,
of
a
brave
defeat
given
by
his
Excellencies
Forces
to
the
Kings
Army
,
neer
Dennington-Castle
,
which
also
was
confirmed
by
a
Letter
directed
to
the
honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
sent
from
3
or
4
Eminent
Commanders
and
Officers
in
Armes
,
whose
names
were
subscribed
thereto
;
A
Copy
of
which
Letter
,
being
a
full
and
complete
relation
of
the
fight
,
I
have
heer
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
fuller
satisfaction
,
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Honourable
Sir
,
THough
our
other
employments
in
and
about
the
Army
,
may
excuse
us
in
point
of
news
,
The
Copy
of
a
Letter
sent
to
the
honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
relating
the
whole
fight
at
Newberry
,
28
Octob.
1644.
yet
being
eye-witnesses
of
this
late
fight
,
and
knowing
your
kinde
acceptance
of
some
presents
,
though
without
the
circle
,
and
especially
to
expresse
our
joy
for
this
successe
which
the
Lord
of
Hosts
,
upon
his
own
day
has
vouch●afed
us
;
Wee
presume
to
presse
in
with
the
crowd
,
and
to
make
it
more
clear
,
shall
give
you
the
preceding
circumstances
.
After
a
weeks
tedious
,
but
speedy
march
of
my
Lord
Generals
Infantry
,
and
one
nights
refreshment
at
Redding
,
in
two
dayes
farther
progresse
,
wee
drew
up
before
Newberry
,
as
neer
the
Town
as
the
Enemies
Cannon
would
suffer
;
This
was
upon
Fryday
the
25
of
Octob.
The
King
in
Newberry
.
The
King
kept
within
the
Town
,
guarded
by
his
Artillery
,
but
his
body
of
Horse
and
Foot
drew
out
into
Speenfield
,
the
midway
betwixt
the
Town
and
Castle
,
both
to
make
his
Army
more
numerous
,
and
also
to
embattle
them
in
a
place
of
extraordinary
advantage
.
That
day
afforded
nothing
save
an
interview
,
(
the
interposing
river
hindring
our
desired
fight
)
on
their
side
appeared
rather
a
declining
to
bee
ingaged
,
either
that
their
numbers
were
not
equall
,
or
from
an
expectation
of
Ruperts
advance
with
3000
Horse
or
Dragoones
,
and
the
return
of
the
Earl
of
Northampton
,
The
Enemies
strength
at
Newberry
,
was
8000
foot
and
5000
horse
.
from
Banbury
with
a
1000.
The
Enemies
strength
is
reported
to
have
been
8000
Foot
,
and
5000
Horse
;
which
albeit
a
gallant
Army
,
yet
upon
our
drawing
into
battalia
,
they
durst
not
take
the
field
,
but
to
counterpoise
our
numbers
with
his
Stratagems
,
hee
fell
mainly
to
fortifie
the
Town
,
especially
the
avenues
,
and
having
raised
his
batteries
and
lined
the
hedges
,
hee
stood
upon
his
guard
,
and
with
some
great
p●ices
,
where
hee
saw
the
biggest
bodies
and
most
advantage
,
hee
sent
liberally
some
of
his
bullets
among
us
,
God
,
heer
,
took
more
care
for
his
servants
,
than
the
King
did
of
his
best
Subjects
.
which
killed
2
or
3
Horse
,
but
hurt
not
their
Riders
.
For
many
houres
some
parties
of
Horse
skirmisht
betwixt
both
the
Armies
;
in
which
play
wee
had
the
best
on
our
part
,
but
one
of
our
men
fell
;
of
theirs
4
or
5.
of
which
,
one
had
been
knighted
.
It
being
impossible
to
ingage
them
without
much
hazzard
,
that
night
,
the
greater
part
of
our
Army
marched
unto
Cheveley
.
The
horse
commanded
by
Sir
William
Waller
,
and
Sir
William
Belfore
;
the
foot
by
Sergeant
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
whilst
the
other
encamped
before
the
East-end
of
the
Town
,
and
was
ordered
by
the
Earl
of
Manchester
,
Our
Army
was
necessitated
to
quarter
al
night
in
the
open
field
.
at
one
same
time
they
had
all
agreed
to
storm
the
Garrison
on
both
sides
.
That
night
and
the
next
wee
quartered
in
the
open
field
,
but
neither
the
coldnesse
of
the
weather
,
nor
want
of
usuall
provision
,
any
whit
disanimated
the
Souldier
,
the
earnest
expectation
of
fight
swallowed
up
all
other
extremities
;
Howbeit
,
most
of
them
had
3
dayes
provision
prepared
by
Command
in
his
snapsack
.
By
day-break
,
upon
Sunday
,
the
horse
and
Foot
commanded
by
Sir
William
Waller
,
and
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
Ours
took
2
or
3
cart
loads
of
the
Kings
provision
,
and
100
horse
and
foot
of
the
enemies
.
were
upon
their
March
,
and
in
4
houres
had
surrounded
Dennington-Castle
,
and
made
their
approach
toward
the
West
of
Newberry
.
By
the
way
wee
intercepted
2
or
3
Carts
of
the
Enemies
provision
,
intended
,
they
said
,
for
his
Majesty
,
but
in
respect
an
unworthy
race
about
him
,
were
to
have
shared
therein
,
and
that
our
men
more
needed
it
,
wee
disposed
of
it
to
our selves
;
To
recompence
which
,
they
fell
upon
our
Rear
from
the
Castle
and
took
10
or
12
of
ours
prisoners
.
Upon
this
March
wee
received
the
report
that
Newcastle
was
taken
by
storm
▪
and
the
Vlster
Rebells
in
Ireland
,
totally
defeated
;
happy
news
unto
us
,
and
of
a
double
use
to
our
engagement
.
It
was
one
of
the
clock
ere
the
Train
and
Rear
came
up
,
and
neer
3
ere
wee
could
bee
put
into
Battalia
.
The
fight
begun
.
With
extraordinary
shouts
,
and
other
testimonies
of
courage
and
joy
,
the
Western-body
advanced
,
and
the
forlorn
Hopes
of
horse
quickly
began
the
fight
,
which
with
as
much
eagernesse
was
seconded
by
the
foot
,
The
fight
maintained
for
at
least
3
houres
space
,
with
admitable
courage
&
fiercenes
on
both
sides
.
so
as
,
for
3
houres
at
least
,
the
fight
was
maintained
with
as
much
resolution
and
bravery
on
our
side
,
and
desperatenesse
on
the
other
,
as
hath
been
seen
since
the
commencement
of
these
Warres
;
the
Cannon
and
small
shot
on
both
sides
firing
with
as
quick
a
motion
as
was
possible
to
bee
done
by
Souldier●
,
and
amongst
the
foot
,
to
speak
impartially
,
his
Excellencies
Regiment
did
most
eminently
well
,
of
whom
especially
and
of
the
rest
,
wee
can
speak
very
justly
,
we
neither
saw
man
nor
party
,
horse
or
foot
,
either
to
desert
his
duty
or
dishearten
his
fellow
.
About
the
midst
of
the
fight
the
Earl
of
Cleveland
,
and
some
other
of
the
Enemies
prime
Commanders
rode
among
our
Souldiers
,
The
Earl
of
Cleveland
&
others
taken
prisoners
.
asking
them
,
Wherefore
they
would
fight
against
their
own
men
?
but
being
demanded
the
word
and
not
knowing
it
,
divers
of
them
were
knockt
down
from
off
their
horses
,
and
the
Earl
of
Cleveland
himself
,
and
some
other
Officers
were
taken
prisoners
.
And
after
a
long
and
hot
dispute
,
wee
beat
the
Enemy
first
from
their
works
,
and
then
from
their
Ordnance
,
9
in
number
;
9
of
our
brave
peices
of
Ordnance
,
which
had
been
lost
in
Cornwall
,
heer
,
now
recovered
.
our
men
fought
like
devils
,
as
the
Cornish
Souldiers
cryed
our
,
running
away
.
Our
forces
were
no
sooner
possest
of
the
Ordnance
,
(
which
were
a
part
of
those
which
wee
lost
in
Cornwall
)
but
our
Western
sparks
,
with
exceeding
great
joy
,
hug'd
and
kist
them
,
and
cryed
out
;
Now
will
wee
shew
them
a
Cornish
hop
;
and
on
the
other
side
,
many
of
the
Cavaliers
most
fearfully
threw
down
their
Armes
and
ran
away
,
crying
out
,
Devils
,
Devils
,
they
fight
like
devils
;
for
,
ours
gave
no
Quarter
to
any
whom
they
knew
to
bee
of
the
Cornish
.
In
which
fierce
fight
and
brave
deportment
of
ours
,
wee
lost
a
few
men
,
and
with
or
among
them
,
Captain
Cawler
,
a
brave
Gentleman
of
Glam●rganshire
,
who
by
an
honourable
and
triumphant
hazzard
,
bequeathed
the
thing
adventured
to
us
with
his
life
also
,
an
expression
sufficient
fully
to
entitle
himself
,
True
to
his
Charge
,
notwithstanding
his
captivity
in
Cornwall
.
The
day
was
of
so
much
discontent
to
the
King
,
that
wrapping
up
his
losses
with
the
night
,
The
King
●●ed
out
of
Newberry
with
only
one
Troop
of
horse
.
an
houre
after
mid-night
,
hee
marched
(
or
rather
fled
)
out
of
the
Town
,
with
an
attendant
Troop
only
,
toward
Winchester
,
and
sent
up
his
Cannon
,
Carriages
,
and
Baggage
,
to
the
Castle
,
where
(
at
day-break
)
wee
saw
them
placed
.
Upon
the
first
intelligence
of
their
departure
,
Colonell
Cromwell
followed
the
body
of
the
Enemy
,
a
houres
before
day
,
the
issue
of
which
,
as
yet
,
wee
hear
not
of
.
Our
men
are
full
of
Spirit
,
and
extraordinarily
heightned
with
this
Victory
.
The
Enemy
hath
little
to
support
them
but
their
Rodomants
.
In
the
mean
time
,
as
an
addition
and
signall
of
good
successe
,
wee
have
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
the
Earl
of
Cleveland
prisoner
,
taken
by
a
Leivtenant
of
Colonell
Barkleys
,
General
Gorings
brother
shot
dead
in
the
fight
.
who
wonders
how
Generall
Goring
escaped
our
hands
,
but
his
Brother
paid
his
account
,
being
shot
dead
as
hee
charged
,
and
most
of
his
Troop
were
cut
off
,
and
Major
Trevillian
,
and
divers
other
,
whose
bodies
are
seen
,
but
names
,
as
yet
,
undiscovered
.
Above
200
were
slain
on
the
ground
,
and
300
taken
prisoners
,
Prisoners
t●ken
at
Newberry
fight
.
wherof
these
,
in
speciall
,
by
name
;
The
Earl
of
Cleveland
,
Captain
Philpot
,
Leivtenant
Harper
,
Leivtenant
Roan
,
Cornet
Whealand
,
Quartermaster
Ironmonger
,
Quartermaster
Campion
,
Quarter
master
Nicholas
,
Mr.
John
Percie
;
all
these
of
the
Earl
of
Clevelands
Brigade
,
and
38
Troopers
of
the
same
Brigade
.
Taken
prisoners
of
Sir
Ralph
Hoptons
Regiment
,
Captaine
Elmes
,
a
Captain
of
Horse
,
Mr.
Simon
Court
,
Quartermaster
to
Hoptons
own
Troop
;
Edward
Philips
,
Henry
Dimmo●k
,
Hugh
Pope
,
Gent.
of
Arme●
,
and
divers
other
Troopers
.
Colonell
Philpot
,
Captain
Mildem●y
,
Captain
N●vet
,
Mr.
Richard
Niston
,
Mr.
John
Curtis
,
Mr.
Edward
Archer
,
and
divers
other
Gentl.
of
Armes
,
and
Reformadoes
,
besides
(
as
I
said
before
)
300
Common
Souldiers
.
The
King
flying
out
of
Newberry
reviles
the
Major
.
And
it
was
credibly
reported
by
good
testimony
,
that
at
the
instant
of
his
Majesties
flight
from
Newberry
,
hee
complained
of
the
Major
,
Townesmen
,
and
Inhabitants
of
Newberry
,
saying
,
that
they
were
most
pestilent
Roundheads
,
and
that
they
were
not
so
loyall
as
his
subjects
of
Cornwall
,
who
used
to
give
him
intelligence
upon
all
occasions
.
There
were
also
taken
,
at
least
2000
Armes
at
this
fight
,
and
the
Kings
,
and
Generall
Forths
Coaches
,
Prizes-taken
at
&
about
Newb.
and
divers
sumpture-horses
laden
with
rich
prize
;
and
upon
the
consideration
of
this
great
and
good
successe
of
this
our
Army
at
Newberry
,
and
the
other
of
our
brethren
of
Scotland
,
at
Newcastle
;
An
Order
was
agreed
on
by
both
the
Houses
of
Parliament
,
An
Order
of
Parliament
for
a
day
of
publik
Thank●giving
to
God
〈◊〉
brave
def●at
,
&
happy
Victory
.
that
publick
Thanks
should
bee
given
to
God
in
all
Churches
in
London
and
Westminster
,
on
Tuesday
then
ensuing
,
which
was
the
5
of
November
,
being
the
day
of
solemn
annuall
thanksgiving
for
Englands
deliverance
from
the
most
horrid
and
exorbitant
Popish
Gun-powder-Treason
,
which
sacrifice
of
Thanksgiving
for
these
2
foresaid
Victories
,
was
,
on
the
said
day
accordingly
performed
.
But
,
Oh
our
unhappinesse
,
that
ever
it
should
bee
justly
said
of
us
,
A
just
check
to
our
improvidence
in
not
improving
this
braveadvantage
as
we
might
have
done
.
as
it
was
of
Hanniball
that
great
Carthaginian
Conquerour
and
scourge
of
the
Romans
!
Vincerescis
Hannibal
,
Vtivictoriâ
nescis
.
O
that
wee
should
not
onely
not
prosper
in
this
Victory
,
according
to
the
admirable
advantage
,
which
God
had
put
into
our
hands
,
but
that
wee
should
suffer
the
Enemy
to
rally
and
recrute
their
Force●
,
and
as
it
most
unhappily
fell
out
(
Quo
fato
,
aut
q●â
fraude
,
nescio
,
)
at
Dunnington-castle
,
shortly
after
,
where
they
greatly
and
most
grossely
recovered
much
of
their
losses
,
and
our
,
then
▪
famous
and
formidable
Army
was
(
to
our
shame
and
sorrow
bee
it
spoken
)
most
strangely
baffled
and
abused
,
even
to
their
faces
,
wee
standing
still
and
looking
on
;
But
enough
and
too
much
of
this
,
and
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
28
of
this
instant
also
came
certain
intelligence
,
by
Letters
from
Newcastle
,
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
that
the
Castle
,
within
the
Town
of
Newcastle
,
was
for
certain
taken
by
our
noble
brethren
of
Scotland
,
and
that
all
within
the
Castle
,
who
had
fl●d
in
thither
,
The
Castle
in
the
Town
of
Newcastle
taken
by
our
brethren
of
Scotland
.
at
the
taking
of
the
Town
,
surrendred
both
the
Castle
and
themselves
to
the
mercy
of
those
our
very
mercifull
brethren
of
Scotland
,
wherein
were
taken
severall
prisoners
of
quality
,
and
who
they
intended
should
all
have
legall
tryall
both
English
and
Scottish
;
but
their
own
Native
Scots
they
speedily
sent
away
into
Scotland
,
and
the
English
(
to
bee
adjudged
by
the
known
Laws
of
England
)
they
sent
to
London
.
The
names
of
the
most
eminent
men
taken
,
The
names
of
the
prisoners
taken
in
the
Castle
.
then
,
in
the
Castle
,
were
these
,
Sir
John
Marley
,
the
atheisticall
Major
and
Governour
of
the
Town
,
a
most
pestilent
and
desperate
malignant
and
enemy
to
all
goodnesse
;
the
Lord
●raford
,
the
Lord
Maxwell
,
the
Lord
Ree
,
3
Lords
of
Scotland
,
and
all
3
most
desperate
incendiaries
,
together
with
divers
others
,
prime
Commanders
and
Officers
in
armes
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
,
wee
were
most
certainly
informed
by
severall
Letters
out
of
Lincolnshire
,
that
his
Majesty
had
sent
directions
to
all
the
Commanders
of
his
Garrisons
at
Newark
,
Belvi●-castle
,
and
others
thereabout
,
with
speciall
command
speedily
to
joyn
into
a
considerable
body
,
and
to
march
for
the
releif
of
Crowland
,
and
then
to
fall
into
the
Associated
Counties
,
which
accordingly
,
and
instantly
they
put
in
practise
,
and
for
which
purpose
,
they
met
together
in
a
great
body
,
A
most
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
at
Bever
Vale
,
by
Sir
Jo.
Gells
,
&
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
his
forces
.
and
came
into
the
Vale
of
Bever
,
from
whence
they
intended
to
march
speedily
toward
Crowland
;
But
,
loyall
,
active
,
and
valiant
Sir
John
Gells
,
and
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
forces
,
being
timely
informed
thereof
,
appointed
also
speedily
to
meet
together
,
and
to
fall
upon
the
Enemy
in
the
said
V●le
of
Bever
,
which
,
accordingly
they
performed
,
with
singular
good
speed
and
good
successe
,
and
bravely
surprized
the
greatest
part
of
them
,
took
Major
Pudsey
,
and
2
Colonells
,
about
800
horse
,
800
horse
and
400
prisoners
taken
at
Bever-Vale
.
and
400
prisoners
,
and
by
this
means
most
happily
frustrated
both
the
certain
releiving
of
Crowland
,
and
especially
prevented
that
most
desperate
and
dangerous
designe
(
as
it
might
unquestionably
have
proved
)
of
breaking
in
,
like
a
furious
overflowing
flood
,
into
the
Associated
Counties
,
a
mercy
most
worthy
our
extraordinary
thankfulnesse
to
the
Lord
our
God
,
the
most
gracious
and
vigilant
Watchman
of
the
English
Israel
.
And
about
the
30
of
this
instant
October
,
wee
were
credibly
assured
by
Letters
from
Wareham
in
the
West
,
that
that
most
valiant
and
faithfull
Commander
Colonell
Sydenham
,
had
fallen
upon
Sir
Lewes
Dives
Forces
at
Crew
,
in
Dorsetshire
,
and
had
a
brave
bickering
with
them
,
where
hee
wounded
his
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
took
an
100
horse
,
40
prisoners
,
above
a
100
Armes
,
and
routed
and
put
to
flight
400
horse
and
foot
.
Colonell
Syden●ams
good
service
in
the
West
And
the
same
Letters
also
farther
certified
,
that
Sir
Anthony
Ashley-Cooper
,
with
1500
horse
and
foot
from
severall
Garrisons
thereabout
in
Dorsetshire
,
had
then
taken
the
field
to
encounter
with
Sir
Lewis
Dives
,
who
was
endevouring
to
fortifie
some
places
in
those
parts
;
whereof
more
in
its
due
and
proper
place
.
The
good
news
from
our
Armies
rested
not
heer
;
for
,
about
the
30
also
of
this
instant
,
came
certain
intelligence
to
the
Parliament
,
signifying
,
Leverpool
in
Lancashire
surrendred
up
to
Sir
Jo.
Meldrum
under
the
hand
of
that
pious
,
prudent
,
and
victorious
Commander
Sir
William
Brereton
,
that
Leverpool
in
Lancashire
,
was
delivered
up
to
brave
,
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
Sir
John
Meldrum
.
The
English
Souldiers
therein
,
some
2
or
3
dayes
before
having
combined
together
,
came
away
out
of
the
Town
,
and
drove
away
with
them
the
Cattle
that
was
thereabout
,
and
the
Irish
seeing
themselves
left
,
only
with
some
few
English
Commanders
,
they
also
being
in
great
straits
,
and
knowing
no
quarter
would
bee
given
them
,
if
they
stood
it
out
,
they
therefore
also
voluntarily
came
forth
of
the
Town
,
The
manner
how
Leverpool
was
taken
.
and
cast
themselves
at
Sir
John
M●●drums
feet
,
and
had
their
lives
granted
them
thereupon
,
before
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
against
the
Irish
,
came
to
his
hands
or
knowledge
.
And
heerupon
the
Commanders
also
were
enforced
instantly
to
surrender
the
Town
,
wherein
were
taken
prisoners
,
Sir
Robert
Byron
,
Governour
;
Colonell
Cuthert
Clifton
,
Robert
Bambridge
,
Major
;
Prisoners
taken
&
the
goods
of
the
Town
recovered
by
Sea
.
Hugh
Anderson
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
14
Captains
,
●nd
many
other
Officers
in
Armes
.
Most
of
the
choice
Goods
which
were
in
the
Town
,
they
had
shipped
in
small
Barks
and
Boats
,
thinking
to
have
stoln
away
in
the
night
time
,
by
our
Ships
,
to
Beu-Morrice
;
but
some
of
the
well-affected
in
the
Town
,
having
given
timely
notice
thereof
,
our
ships
manned
out
long
boats
,
and
took
all
their
said
Goods
from
them
,
to
a
very
considerable
valew
.
Nay
,
yet
,
Gods
goodnesse
to
the
Parliament
,
and
his
extraordinary
blessing
on
their
forces
rested
not
heer
;
for
,
much
about
the
foresaid
time
wee
were
certainly
informed
,
by
Letters
from
Newcastle
,
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
that
noble
and
renowned
Generall
Leven
,
carryed
on
businesses
so
prudently
,
in
the
capitulation
between
his
Excellency
and
the
Governour
of
Tinmouth-castle
,
Tinmouth-castle
surrendred
unto
Generall
Leven
,
with
38
peices
of
Ordnance
in
it
,
and
great
store
of
o●her
Armes
&
Ammunition
.
that
the
said
Castle
was
(
Octob.
27.
1644.
)
surrendred
to
his
Excellency
,
and
that
therein
hee
found
38
peices
of
Ordnance
,
50
barrels
of
powder
,
500
Muskets
,
a
great
number
of
Pikes
,
and
great
store
of
shot
and
other
sorts
of
provision
.
And
heerin
,
now
(
in
breif
)
wee
may
see
the
great
goodnesse
of
God
thus
admirably
completing
our
comforts
to
us
,
by
severall
most
wise
providentiall
degrees
;
for
,
though
the
Town
of
Newcastle
was
taken
,
and
in
our
full
possession
,
yet
it
was
of
little
use
unto
us
till
the
Castle
therein
was
surrendred
;
and
though
both
this
Town
and
Castle
were
taken
,
yet
they
were
not
of
any
considerable
and
desired
use
for
publick
Trade
by
shipping
,
till
Tinmouth
castle
was
surrendred
,
The
most
wise
&
providentiall
degrees
of
Gods
completing
his
mercies
to
us
.
which
commands
the
ent●ance
into
that
River
,
so
as
,
no
Ships
can
passe
it
but
with
great
hazzard
;
but
now
(
Gods
name
bee
ever
glorified
)
all
let●
and
obstructions
to
a
free
Trade
into
that
Town
are
quite
taken
away
,
and
any
ships
may
passe
and
repasse
most
freely
and
fearlesly
;
and
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
(
formerly
inhibiting
all
commerce
and
Trading
with
Newcastle
,
whiles
it
was
in
the
power
of
the
Royalists
)
was
shortly
after
by
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
repealed
,
and
full
power
and
licence
now
granted
of
free
Trading
thither
againe
by
authority
of
Parliament
.
And
now
upon
the
31
of
this
instant
October
,
being
the
last
wednesday
of
this
Moneth
,
wee
had
the
Parliamentary
monethly
Fast
solemnized
,
before
and
close
upon
which
,
the
Lord
did
most
graciously
give
us
,
both
,
admirable
preventions
of
our
prayers
,
and
singular
returns
of
them
,
This
Moneths
day
of
humiliation
was
also
(
most
justly
)
turned
as
much
into
a
day
of
exultation
.
Reverend
Mr.
Cases
baptizing
of
the
surrender
of
Newcastle
,
with
the
name
of
G●d
,
a
Multitude
.
after
prayers
,
even
all
along
(
save
only
in
that
unhappy
self-failing
of
our
forces
at
Dunnington-castles
and
Bazing-houses
,
releif
,
by
our
own
undoubted
remissenesse
,
if
not
worse
,
)
whereby
,
I
say
,
our
said
day
of
Monethly
humiliation
,
was
,
(
and
that
most
deservedly
)
turned
as
much
into
a
day
of
gratulation
,
rejoycing
,
and
praising
the
Lord
our
God
,
as
of
Fasting
and
Praying
to
God
,
both
for
that
famous
Victory
and
●urrender
of
the
Town
of
Newcastle
,
to
our
loyall
and
lowing
brethren
of
Scotland
,
which
,
(
as
learned
,
reverend
and
truely
religious
Mr.
Case
justly
said
)
wee
may
most
worthily
baptize
and
Christen
,
with
the
name
of
G●d
,
a
Multitude
,
for
,
after
it
,
wee
received
a
multitude
of
Mercies
from
the
bountifull
hands
of
our
good
God
;
for
,
presently
upon
that
surrender
fell
out
all
the
succeeding
memorable
mercies
,
which
have
been
in
this
moneths
passages
forementioned
;
as
namely
,
the
last
famous
Victory
or
defeat
given
to
our
Enemies
,
the
Kings
Forces
,
at
Newberry
;
the
taking
of
the
Castle
,
in
Newcastle-Town
,
and
of
Tinmouth-castle
,
shortly
after
;
the
happy
and
remarkable
unbloody
surrender
of
the
Town
of
Leverpool
,
in
Lancashire
;
and
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Newark
forces
,
by
our
most
valiant
and
vigilant
Forces
of
Leicester
and
Lincolnshire
,
all
fore-specified
.
Heer
,
therefore
,
good
Reader
,
I
shall
desire
thee
together
with
mee
,
to
make
a
short
stand
and
stay
,
to
see
and
admire
this
Moneths
most
admirable
wonder
,
also
,
of
the
Burning-Bush
,
not
only
,
not
Consumed
,
but
even
in
the
midst
of
most
furious
flames
and
conflagrations
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
as
it
were
growing
green
,
still
,
and
waxing
more
and
more
fair
and
flourishing
:
Witnesse
,
1.
I
say
,
most
conspicuously
and
undeniably
,
that
further
discovery
of
that
desperate
and
dangerous
plot
and
designe
,
A
brief
&
most
grateful
●ecap●tulation
of
all
the
memorable
mercies
of
this
moneth
of
October
.
closly
and
craftily
carryed
on
for
our
inevitable
ruine
and
destruction
,
had
it
taken
on
our
Army
in
Cornwall
,
in
the
West
,
but
marveilously
prevented
by
Gods
good
providence
,
infusing
such
courage
and
faithfulnesse
into
the
hearts
of
our
Commanders
and
Souldiers
.
Witnesse
also
,
2.
the
most
successefull
proceedings
of
the
affaires
of
our
best
beloved
brethren
in
the
kingdome
of
Scotland
;
together
with
the
many
mischeivous
Array-men
,
surprised
in
the
Northern
parts
of
our
kingdom
by
the
well-affected-people
of
those
parts
,
and
putting
them
into
the
power
and
custody
of
renowned
Generall
Lesley
.
Also
the
taking
of
Radcastle
,
3.
in
Northwales
,
by
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
;
together
with
the
Parliaments
most
pious
and
prudent
completing
and
publishing
of
that
blessed
Ordinance
for
Ordination
of
Ministers
,
in
and
about
London
,
in
a
most
pious
and
Apostolicall
way
and
order
.
Witnesse
also
that
brave
and
most
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
,
4.
by
that
most
renowned
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
and
loved
Commander
,
Colonell
Massie
,
at
Beechley
,
where
the
said
brave
Colonell
was
admirably
preserved
both
from
death
and
danger
;
Together
with
the
surprisall
of
the
Irish
ship
at
White-haven
in
Cumberland
;
the
brave
prize
taken
by
renowned
Colonell
Syden●am
,
Governour
of
Pool
in
the
West
;
and
another
also
by
most
valiant
and
loyall
Colonell
Lambert
in
the
North.
And
witnesse
Gods
speciall
providence
and
particular
love
and
regard
of
the
good
,
5.
not
only
of
this
Church
and
State
in
generall
,
but
also
of
his
peculiar
treasure
,
and
holy
hidden
ones
in
speciall
,
viz.
in
the
redemption
and
deliverance
from
a
long
and
tedious
captivity
in
the
North
,
of
one
of
his
most
faithfull
servants
and
sufferers
,
for
his
Truth
and
Gospel
,
namely
,
Dr.
John
Bastwick
,
lately
,
then
,
a
prisoner
in
Knaresborough
castle
in
Yorkshire
;
Together
with
the
farther
brave
performances
of
noble
and
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
in
North-wales
;
6.
And
all
the
rest
of
the
most
remarkable
and
memorable
Victories
,
I
say
,
of
our
most
worthily
ever
to
bee
honored
and
beloved
brethren
the
Scots
,
at
Newcastle
,
and
the
other
most
memorable
successes
of
our
Armies
,
as
is
fore-mentioned
;
all
which
being
put
together
,
and
seriously
considered
doe
abundantly
make
good
the
truth
of
this
our
Nations
wonder
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
in
reference
unto
Moses
his
great
wonder
of
his
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
,
and
therefore
gives
us
just
occasion
in
admiration
and
contemplation
thereof
,
to
break
forth
into
a
just
&
ingenuous
confession
of
the
faithfulnesse
of
Gods
promise
to
his
Church
and
children
by
the
Prophet
Isaiah
,
by
whom
the
Lord
tells
his
people
.
Isa.
54.
16
,
17.
Behold
,
I
have
created
the
Smith
that
bloweth
the
coale●
in
the
fire
,
and
that
bringeth
forth
an
instrument
for
his
work
;
and
I
have
created
the
waster
to
destroy
.
But
,
no
weapon
that
is
formed
against
thee
,
shall
prosper
,
and
every
tongue
that
shall
rise
against
thee
in
judgement
thou
shalt
condemn
.
And
as
the
Lord
sayes
in
the
15
verse
of
this
foresaid
Chapter
:
Ibid.
ver.
15.
Behold
,
they
shall
surely
gather
together
,
but
not
by
mee
:
Whosoever
,
therefore
,
shall
gather
together
against
thee
,
shall
fall
,
for
thy
sake
.
And
thus
,
hath
the
Lord
most
faithfully
done
for
us
,
in
these
our
dayes
,
even
for
us
,
as
sinfull
and
undeserving
a
people
as
were
his
Israelites
of
old
;
And
therefore
,
let
us
in
holy
exultation
,
with
the
pious
Prophet
David
,
sing
and
say
to
the
Lords
everlasting
praise
and
glory
.
Psal.
18.
31.
46
O
who
is
God
,
save
only
the
Lord
,
or
who
is
a
rock
,
save
our
God
?
The
Lord
liveth
,
and
blessed
bee
our
rock
,
and
let
the
God
of
our
Salvation
bee
exalted
and
praised
for
ever
.
But
now
to
proceed
,
and
goe
forward
to
the
farther
progresse
and
prosecution
of
our
just
admiration
of
this
our
Nationall
wonder
,
in
the
next
succeeding
Moneth
of
November
,
1644.
ANd
first
I
shall
begin
with
a
brave
exploit
performed
by
the
forces
of
that
valiant
Patriot
,
Novemb.
1644.
and
brave
Commander
Colonell
Ridgeley
,
a
principall
and
prudent
Commander
in
the
Earle
of
Denbighs
Army
about
Staffordshire
,
who
about
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
of
November
,
understanding
that
the
Enemy
in
those
parts
began
to
stirre
apace
,
A
brave
exploit
performed
by
Captain
Stones
,
one
of
valiant
Col.
Ridgele
yes
Officers
in
armes
,
against
the
Enemy
about
Eccleshall
and
to
molest
the
peace
and
people
of
the
Country
thereabout
;
and
especially
that
the
Enemy
from
Tongue-castle
,
and
Linshall
Garrison
,
were
got
about
Eccleshall
,
and
had
there
gotten
and
taken
away
all
the
Cattle
and
horse
that
they
could
light
upon
in
those
parts
,
to
the
number
of
about
200
at
least
;
Hee
therefore
,
I
say
,
sent
out
Captain
Stones
a
brave
Officer
in
Armes
of
his
Regiment
,
who
with
a
considerable
party
,
being
upon
their
March
,
by
his
Scouts
discovering
which
way
the
said
Enemy
moved
,
hasted
after
them
,
and
having
overtaken
them
,
hee
most
valiantly
advanced
up
unto
them
,
and
with
his
men
fell
most
courageously
upon
them
,
and
presently
put
them
to
the
rout
,
took
27
of
them
prisoners
,
slew
2
or
3
of
them
on
the
place
,
and
wounded
many
,
among
which
prisoners
,
hee
took
Sergeant
Major
Fleetwood
,
Sir
Richard
Fleetwoods
Son
,
and
one
Almand
,
a
most
desperate
and
active
Cavalier
,
who
had
done
much
mischeif
in
those
parts
,
who
also
was
sorely
wounded
,
and
rescued
all
the
200
horse
and
Cattle
from
them
,
and
restored
them
to
their
right
Owners
,
at
their
return
home
.
And
about
the
same
time
Captain
Wagstaffe
and
Captain
Wakefield
,
with
part
of
Colonell
Chadwicks
,
and
Colonell
Leighs
Troops
,
went
forth
together
in
their
assignations
about
Hampton
,
and
in
their
March
,
hearing
that
some
of
the
Enemies
were
quartered
thereabout
,
they
marched
up
unto
them
,
fell
upon
them
in
their
quarters
,
took
about
13
or
14
of
them
prisoners
,
and
brought
away
above
20
good
horse
to
Stafford
with
them
.
And
although
I
breifly
mentioned
a
mixture
of
Thanksgiving
together
with
our
last
day
of
the
monethly
Humiliation
,
in
the
conclusion
of
the
moneth
of
October
last
,
for
the
late
,
many
,
and
great
Victories
given
by
our
good
God
to
the
Parliaments
forces
;
yet
now
give
mee
leave
,
good
Reader
,
heer
to
acquaint
thee
,
that
our
ever
to
bee
honoured
and
most
pious
Worthies
in
Parliament
,
Ordered
by
speciall
appointment
that
the
5
of
this
instant
November
,
which
was
the
former
anniversary-day
of
publick
Thanksgiving
,
This
5
of
November
a
day
of
publik
thanksgiving
for
divers
great
and
famous
victories
.
for
our
most
happy
deliverance
from
the
Popish
Gunpowder-plot
,
should
also
bee
a
particular
day
of
solemn
Thanksgiving
to
the
Lord
(
and
was
accordingly
performed
)
for
our
most
memorable
Victory
at
Newberry
;
for
the
taking
in
of
the
Town
of
Newcastle
,
and
the
Castle
therein
also
,
together
with
the
taking
of
Tinmouth
castle
,
the
yeelding
up
of
Leverpool
to
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
and
the
brave
defeat
given
to
our
Cavalierian
adversaries
in
Lincolnshire
:
Which
said
day
of
Thanksgiving
for
all
these
rare
and
famous
Victories
,
was
very
solemnly
kept
thorow-out
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
with
Sermons
in
all
Churches
both
forenoon
and
afternoon
,
The
great
triumph
in
the
City
of
London
,
on
this
solemn
day
of
thanksgiving
.
with
ringing
of
Bells
,
shooting
off
Ordnance
at
all
the
Forts
round
about
the
City
,
and
making
many
and
mighty
bonfires
at
night
.
And
to
adde
to
all
this
dayes
triumph
,
as
the
Lord
Major
,
accompanyed
with
the
Aldermen
and
Sheriffes
his
Brethren
,
together
with
the
severall
Companies
of
the
said
City
of
London
,
then
attending
him
,
came
back
from
the
Sermon
at
Pauls
Church
,
through
Cheapside
,
there
was
(
just
in
the
place
where
once
that
abominable
monument
of
Idolatry
,
the
Crosse
stood
)
a
frame
of
firre-wood
set
up
,
and
upon
it
divers
Popish
pictures
,
and
Romish
Reliques
,
Bookes
,
Beads
,
and
Crucifixes
were
set
on
fire
and
bravely
burnt
to
ashes
,
making
a
most
beautifull
bonfire
,
as
they
all
past
along
Cheapside
by
it
.
Praised
bee
the
Lord
,
who
caused
us
thus
justly
to
rejoyce
.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
November
,
wee
received
credible
information
out
of
the
West
,
by
a
Letter
from
a
Commander
of
note
and
quality
,
of
the
storming
and
taking
of
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
,
which
was
Sir
John
Strangewaies
House
in
Dorsetshire
,
and
had
been
a
very
ill
neighbour
to
our
renowned
Garrison
of
Lime
,
which
service
was
most
bravely
performed
by
that
valiant
and
loyall
Patriot
,
Sir
Anthony
Ashley
Cooper
,
Commander
in
cheif
for
the
Parliament
,
in
that
County
,
a
Copy
of
which
Letter
,
relating
the
gallant
service
performed
therein
,
The
Enemies
Garrison
at
Sir
Jo.
Strangeways
House
in
Dorsetstire
,
stormed
&
taken
by
Sir
Anthony
Ashley-Cooper
.
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
I
have
heer
inserted
.
Sir
,
&c.
Wee
marched
from
Dorchester
to
Abot●bury
,
where
Colonell
James
Strangewayes
and
all
his
Regiment
were
in
Garrison
,
they
held
both
the
House
and
the
Church
which
joyned
to
the
House
;
It
was
night
before
wee
summoned
it
,
and
they
in
a
scorn
refused
the
summons
of
Sir
Anthony
Ashley-Cooper
,
a
very
active
and
noble
Gentleman
,
our
Commander
in
cheif
,
whereupon
hee
sent
his
Major
Generall
with
a
considerable
party
against
the
Church
,
who
presently
assaulting
it
took
it
,
and
all
the
men
in
it
prisoners
,
without
the
losse
of
one
man
of
ours
.
After
this
wee
summoned
them
in
writing
,
the
second
time
,
to
yeild
on
fair
quarter
,
or
else
to
expect
no
mercy
,
if
they
forced
us
to
storm
them
.
To
this
also
they
disdained
to
return
an
Answer
;
upon
which
denya●●
wee
▪
fell
on
,
The
storming
of
this
Garrison
continued
6
hours
together
and
after
as
hot
a
storm
as
ever
I
heard
of
,
for
six
houres
together
,
it
pleased
God
,
at
length
to
give
us
the
place
,
when
by
no
other
means
wee
could
get
it
,
wee
found
a
way
by
desperately
flinging
in
fired
turf-fagots
into
the
windowes
;
and
the
fight
,
thus
,
grew
so
hot
,
that
our
said
Commander
in
chief
(
who
to
his
perpetuall
renown
behaved
himself
most
gallanly
in
this
service
)
was
forced
to
bring
up
his
men
within
Pistoll
shot
of
the
House
,
and
could
hardly
,
then
,
get
them
to
stay
and
stand
the
brunt
,
yet
in
all
this
time
(
God
bee
praised
)
wee
lost
but
3
men
,
and
some
few
wounded
.
Now
,
when
as
by
the
foresaid
hot
assault
,
half
of
the
house
was
on
a
light
fi●e
,
and
not
to
bee
quenched
,
then
at
length
,
Colonell
James
Strangewayes
called
out
for
quarter
,
which
our
Commander
in
cheif
was
resolved
no
man
in
the
House
should
have
,
in
regard
they
had
so
desperately
and
disdainfully
scorned
his
summons
,
and
also
in
regard
that
the
Cavaliers
custome
was
observed
to
bee
to
keep
such
paltry
houses
and
pilfring
Garrisons
against
any
of
our
Armies
,
that
they
might
therby
bee
sure
to
doe
us
mischeif
,
and
(
by
reason
of
our
observed
clemency
)
to
have
their
lives
at
last
granted
to
them
;
But
some
of
our
Commanders
upon
one
side
of
the
House
,
contrary
to
the
minde
of
our
said
Commander
in
cheif
,
and
against
the
opinion
of
all
the
Officers
,
in
his
absence
,
had
given
them
quarter
,
which
being
granted
them
,
wee
instantly
rushed
into
the
House
,
which
being
of
a
light
fire
,
and
their
Magazine
in
it
(
I
beleive
rather
accidentally
,
than
as
some
reported
,
Between
30
&
40
of
our
men
blown
up
with
powder
in
the
taking
of
this
house
.
purposely
and
trecherously
)
it
set
on
fire
4
or
5
barrels
of
Gunpowder
,
and
blew
up
between
30
and
40
of
our
men
,
yet
the
Lord
bee
blessed
,
my self
and
the
rest
were
even
miraculously
preserved
.
Wee
took
prisoners
,
Colonell
James
Strangewayes
,
Sir
John
Strangewayes
his
Son
,
Governour
of
this
Garrison
,
his
Major
,
and
3
Captains
;
and
not
3
of
his
whole
Regiment
,
but
were
either
killed
or
taken
,
and
the
House
was
wholly
burnt
down
to
the
ground
,
and
wee
thereby
freed
of
a
pestilent
and
pernicious
neighbour
.
Colonell
Bruen
and
Mr.
Crompton
,
behaved
themselves
very
worthily
in
this
action
,
and
Captain
Starre
incomparably
bravely
.
Yours
,
C.
A.
November
the
12
,
wee
were
for
certain
informed
by
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
that
a
party
of
the
Enemies
horse
advanced
from
Skipton
and
Knaresborough
in
Yorkeshire
,
and
fell
upon
the
Parliaments
guard
before
Helmesley
Castle
,
intending
to
have
raised
that
siege
.
Whereupon
240
of
the
most
noble
and
renowned
Lord
Fairfaxes
Horse
under
the
Command
of
Major
Sanderson
,
were
sent
to
releive
them
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Helmsley
castle
.
but
our
valiant
Forces
before
Helmesley
had
quite
routed
the
Enemy
before
their
said
help
came
unto
them
,
and
pursued
the
Enemy
over
Black-Hambleton
,
and
took
prisoners
,
1
Captain
,
5
or
6
Leivtenants
,
one
Cornet
,
one
Ensigne
,
a
Quartermaster
,
and
44
Troopers
;
there
were
about
;
or
6
slain
on
the
place
,
and
very
many
sore
wounded
;
ours
also
took
80
Horse
,
together
with
a
great
quantity
of
Meal
,
Salt
,
and
other
provisions
designed
for
the
releif
of
Helmesley
.
All
which
was
performed
without
the
losse
of
any
,
save
only
Captain
Leivtenant
Frampton
,
Leivtenant
Shepperson
,
and
3
common
Souldiers
.
About
the
16
of
this
instant
,
both
the
Houses
of
Parliament
passed
an
Ordinance
for
the
re-establishing
of
free
Trade
again
at
Newcastle
,
Free
Trading
with
Newcastle
re-established
by
the
Parlia
.
which
now
lately
had
beer
most
happily
reduced
(
by
Gods
blessing
on
the
valour
and
magnanimity
of
our
loyall
Brethren
of
Scotland
)
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
which
said
Ordinance
,
for
the
Readers
fuller
satisfaction
and
content
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
insert
,
verbatim
,
as
it
was
Printed
and
published
by
Authority
of
Parliament
.
Die
Jovis
,
Novemb.
14.
1644.
WHere
as
the
Lords
and
Commons
assembled
in
Parliament
,
by
an
Ordinance
of
the
14
of
January
,
1642.
did
for
severall
reasons
in
the
said
Ordinance
mentioned
,
prohibit
all
ships
and
other
vessels
to
carry
provision
of
victuals
,
armes
or
money
unto
Newcastle
,
Sunderland
,
and
Blyth
,
or
make
return
of
any
Coales
or
Salt
from
either
the
said
places
,
under
pain
of
seizure
of
the
said
ships
,
vessels
,
and
their
l●ding
:
And
whereas
by
the
good
providence
and
blessing
of
Almighty
God
,
and
the
endevours
of
our
brethren
of
Scotland
,
the
Town
and
Port
of
Newcastle
upon
Tyne
,
and
Castle
of
Tinmouth
,
are
lately
rescued
out
of
the
hands
of
the
Enemy
,
and
reduced
to
the
obedience
of
the
King
and
Parliament
:
The
Inhabitants
of
which
places
,
by
reason
of
the
rapine
and
spoile
of
the
Enemy
,
have
been
brought
to
extremity
of
want
.
It
is
this
day
Ordered
by
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
that
the
said
Ordinance
bee
repealed
and
annulled
,
And
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
doe
hereby
repeal
and
annull
the
same
.
Joh.
Brown
,
Cler.
Parliamentorum
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Yorkeshire
to
London
,
that
the
Castle
of
Helmesley
in
that
County
,
which
had
been
then
besieged
(
as
was
forementioned
)
by
the
right
honourable
and
thrice
noble
Lord
Fairfaxes
forces
,
was
now
at
length
surrendred
to
his
Lordship
,
upon
Articles
of
agreement
.
Helmsley
castle
in
Yorkeshire
taken
by
the
thrice
noble
Lord
Fairfax
.
Whereupon
,
the
said
Castle
with
all
the
Ordnance
,
Armes
,
and
Ammunition
therein
,
except
what
armes
the
Commanders
and
Officers
marched
out
withall
,
according
to
the
agreement
.
In
this
Castle
were
about
200
men
,
9
peices
of
Ordnance
,
300
Muskets
and
Pikes
,
6
barrells
of
powder
,
and
much
money
,
Plate
,
and
other
good
plunder
;
and
many
of
the
common
Souldiers
turned
to
the
Lord
Fairfax
,
whereof
at
least
40
went
presently
to
assist
at
the
siege
of
Scarborough
.
And
about
the
24
of
this
instant
November
,
wee
were
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Lincolnshire
,
of
the
good
successe
against
the
Enemy
there
,
of
that
brave
and
most
valiant
active
Commander
,
Colonell
Rossiters
Regiment
of
horse
,
and
Colonell
Fleetwoods
Regiment
of
horse
,
Commanded
by
valiant
and
virtuous
Major
Harrison
,
who
resolved
to
face
the
Town
of
Newark
,
to
try
what
strength
of
horse
they
had
left
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
in
Lincolnshire
,
by
Major
Harrison
since
the
last
losse
of
neer
about
800
horse
upon
a
rout
:
But
in
their
way
,
they
also
resolved
to
attempt
the
beating
up
of
one
of
their
quarters
,
within
a
mile
of
Newark
,
which
accordingly
they
did
,
and
took
there
,
an
160
horse
,
and
80
prisoners
,
Major
Heren
,
Captain
Cressey
,
3
Cornets
,
3
Leivtenants
,
and
divers
Gentlemen
,
and
afterward
faced
the
Town
of
Newark
,
the
enemy
not
daring
to
adventure
out
;
wherupon
they
victoriously
returned
and
brought
their
prisoners
and
prize
safely
with
them
to
Lincoln
.
And
about
the
28
instant
,
wee
received
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
the
valiant
Souldiers
of
Lime
marched
out
of
that
Garrison
to
meet
the
Enemy
at
Axminster
,
who
came
thither
to
fortifie
that
Town
,
thereby
to
have
straitned
the
quarters
of
Lime
;
But
they
being
as
vigilant
as
valiant
,
and
discovering
the
Enemies
drift
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Axminster
,
by
Lime
forces
.
and
unwilling
to
bee
nosed
by
so
bad
a
neighbour
,
fell
upon
the
said
Enemy
,
as
they
stood
upon
a
posture
of
defence
,
fitted
and
resolved
(
as
it
seemed
)
to
entertain
the
charge
of
our
forces
,
but
in
the
end
,
were
bravely
routed
by
the
Lime
Souldiers
,
who
in
the
encounter
killed
Major
Walker
,
a
desperate
and
wicked
Cavalier
,
2
Captains
,
and
2
Leivtenants
,
and
mortally
wounded
Sir
Richard
Cholmley
(
Son
in
Law
to
the
Lord
Pawle●
,
and
brother
to
Sir
Hugh
Cholmley
of
Scarborough
,
that
disloyall
apostate
Run
negado
)
who
commanded
in
Cheif
this
party
,
and
some
Letters
,
since
,
have
certified
that
the
said
Sir
Richard
is
dead
of
his
wounds
;
In
which
incounter
also
the
brave
Lime
forces
took
4
peices
of
Ordnance
,
great
store
of
Armes
,
many
prisoners
,
and
drove
the
rest
into
a
Church
,
which
was
not
then
taken
,
when
this
Letter
came
to
our
hands
.
This
most
valiant
Governour
of
Lyme
deserves
to
bee
had
in
high
honour
and
remembrance
for
his
former
famous
services
also
,
especially
for
his
so
manfully
defending
that
poore
Town
against
Prince
Maurice
,
and
the
Lord
Pawlet
,
A
rich
ship
driven
into
Lime
Haven
by
a
storm
.
and
other
mighty
menacing
powers
,
as
hath
at
large
been
forementioned
.
And
shortly
after
this
brave
defeat
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
that
a
suddain
storm
arising
at
Sea
,
a
ship
of
Apsome
was
driven
into
the
Haven
at
Lime
,
and
there
seized
on
,
which
was
estimated
to
bee
worth
many
thousand
pounds
,
a
part
whereof
was
ordered
by
the
Parliament
to
bee
imployed
for
the
use
and
service
of
Lyme
,
and
the
rest
for
the
other
Western
parts
,
the
goods
in
the
said
ship
being
found
to
belong
to
divers
rich
Malignants
of
Exeter
and
Apsome
,
and
most
of
them
consisting
of
speciall
good
Linnen
cloath
.
And
besides
that
foresaid
Victory
at
Axminster
,
and
rich
prize
so
put
into
their
hands
in
their
haven
;
wee
had
certain
information
that
this
most
valiant
and
active
garrison
of
Lime
,
within
2
or
3
dayes
after
fell
upon
another
party
of
the
Enemies
,
Another
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Lime
Garrison
.
and
did
good
execution
on
them
,
and
took
prisoners
3
Leivtenants
more
,
with
50
other
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
took
an
160
Muskets
,
10
Halberts
,
3
barrels
of
powder
,
one
Cornet
Colours
,
2
foot
Colours
,
and
5
Drums
,
and
that
Colonell
Bret
;
Knight
and
Baronet
,
was
heer
also
dangerously
wounded
,
and
,
as
was
reported
since
,
dyed
of
the
wounds
hee
then
received
,
and
that
Major
Hinkley
was
for
certain
dead
of
his
wounds
in
this
skirmish
received
.
About
the
30
of
this
instant
November
,
wee
were
certified
by
Letters
from
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
quarters
,
that
Colonell
Beal
(
who
went
with
Foot
forces
out
of
London
,
by
Sea
,
intended
for
Anglesey
,
and
so
for
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
in
North
Wales
,
)
landed
his
forces
in
Milford-Haven
,
in
Pembrookeshire
,
in
South-Wales
,
where
joyning
with
the
Pembrook-men
,
hee
marched
into
Carmarthenshire
,
where
the
Enemies
had
a
strong
Garrison
,
Laughorn
castle
in
South-wales
taken
by
Colonell
Beal
.
called
Laughorn
castle
,
which
this
brave
Colonell
won
from
them
,
the
exact
particulars
of
which
Service
being
brought
to
London
,
in
a
Letter
dated
at
Pembrook
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
extract
and
set
down
the
substance
thereof
,
to
the
honour
of
that
gallant
Colonell
,
and
the
other
Commanders
assistant
to
him
therein
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Wee
made
our
approach
to
Laughorn
castle
,
and
having
soon
gained
the
Town
,
in
the
Town
gate
wee
planted
our
Ordnance
,
and
first
gave
the
Enemies
a
fair
summons
to
surrender
the
said
Garrison
for
the
King
and
Parliament
,
which
they
utterly
refusing
,
wee
presently
made
our
batteries
against
the
Castle
gate-house
,
and
that
not
without
the
happy
advantage
of
a
great
breach
,
and
so
with
an
unanimous
consent
of
our
forces
fell
to
hot
storm
,
and
undermining
of
the
walls
,
both
which
were
performed
with
such
fervour
,
courage
and
expedition
(
and
that
only
with
the
losse
of
not
above
5
of
our
men
,
but
at
the
least
33
of
theirs
within
,
as
was
afterward
confessed
,
by
some
of
their
own
Commanders
)
as
that
the
Enemy
seeing
us
in
such
good
earnest
and
wisely
fore-seeing
the
eminent
danger
they
werein
,
if
they
now
delayed
any
longer
,
they
presently
sounded
a
parley
,
which
notwithstanding
our
advantages
being
granted
them
,
though
at
first
they
began
with
us
on
high
termes
,
yet
were
forced
speedily
to
surrender
only
upon
quarter
for
their
lives
,
and
the
Castle
thus
surrendred
into
the
Generalls
possession
,
wherein
were
4
peices
of
Ordnance
,
160
armes
,
4
barrels
of
powder
,
and
great
store
of
other
provision
,
they
having
lost
in
this
assault
ere
it
was
ended
,
33
of
their
men
,
and
many
wounded
,
whereof
4
were
Captains
.
Much
also
about
the
foresaid
time
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
from
Pool
in
the
West
,
that
Sir
Lewis
Dives
being
at
Dorchester
,
with
200
horse
and
Dragoones
,
sent
a
party
to
face
Pool
,
who
made
a
daring
shew
and
bravado
,
upon
sight
of
whom
brave
Colonell
Sydenham
prepared
valiantly
to
oppose
them
,
but
after
only
a
daring
shew
and
bravado
,
A
brave
exploit
performed
by
Col.
Sydenham
against
the
Enemy
at
Dorchester
.
they
vanished
like
a
vapourous
cloud
,
and
marcht
away
instantly
to
Dorchester
:
But
renowned
Colonell
Sydenham
impatient
of
the
empty
flourishes
of
a
vapouring
Enemy
,
that
night
drew
out
a
party
of
between
50
and
60
horse
double
pistolled
,
and
with
them
marched
(
like
a
gallant
Gentleman
indeed
)
himself
in
person
,
desirous
to
shew
Sir
Lewis
Dives
some
action
,
and
in
the
night
hee
came
to
Dorchester
,
and
fell
upon
the
Enemy
in
their
quarters
,
first
charged
the
out-guards
,
calling
to
his
men
to
fall
on
couragiously
,
which
they
did
most
gallantly
,
The
admirable
courage
&
valour
of
Colon.
Sydenham
and
his
Souldiers
.
beat
his
whole
Regiment
quite
through
the
Town
,
and
then
gave
them
a
second
charge
,
and
beat
them
back
again
,
most
stoutly
charging
upon
the
Dragoones
,
and
crying
out
to
his
Souldiers
,
Give
the
Dragoones
no
quarter
.
With
which
his
so
violent
a
charge
some
fell
and
the
rest
fled
,
and
at
a
third
charge
this
noble
Colonell
facing
about
in
the
Town
,
found
and
knew
Major
Williams
in
the
head
of
the
Enemies
Troopes
,
comming
to
charge
him
;
This
Williams
had
formerly
basely
and
cruelly
killed
Colonell
Sydenhams
Mother
;
whom
so
soon
as
Colonell
Sydenham
saw
,
hee
spake
to
his
men
that
were
next
to
him
,
to
stick
close
to
him
,
for
,
said
hee
,
I
will
now
avenge
my
Mothers
innocent
blood
,
or
die
in
this
place
;
and
so
hee
most
valiantly
made
his
way
to
Major
Williams
,
and
flew
him
in
the
place
,
who
fell
down
dead
under
his
horses
feet
,
the
rest
of
the
horse
and
Dragoones
fled
out
of
the
Town
and
so
escaped
;
Sir
Lewis
Dives
himself
and
some
others
of
note
being
sorely
wounded
,
and
valiant
Colonell
Sydenham
,
returned
back
victoriously
into
Pool
,
with
the
prisoners
hee
had
taken
.
And
thus
now
having
by
Gods
good
guide
and
assistance
finished
with
a
short
and
succinct
Survey
,
A
grateful
summary
review
of
the
various
ways
of
the
Burning
Bush
not
consumed
.
the
comfortable
contemplation
of
this
Moneths
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
,
thus
,
still
,
Vnconsumed
in
the
midst
of
all
these
premised
fierce
and
furious
conflagrations
,
as
namely
,
Captain
Stones
his
brave
exploit
at
Eccleshall
;
the
various
happy
occasions
of
a
Solemn
day
of
Thanksgiving
on
the
5
of
this
November
,
by
Order
of
Parliament
;
Brave
Sir
Anthony
Ashley-Coopers
storming
and
taking
of
Sir
John
Strangewayes
House
,
a
strong
Garrison
in
Dorsetshire
;
The
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Helmsley
castle
,
and
the
taking
thereof
;
Free
Trade
re-establisht
in
Newcastle
by
authority
of
Parliament
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
neer
Newark
in
Lincolnshire
;
Two
other
also
given
unto
them
,
the
one
at
Axminster
in
the
West
,
together
with
a
rich
ship
of
the
Enemies
driven
into
Lime
;
the
other
within
2
or
3
dayes
after
the
former
,
against
a
party
of
the
Enemies
,
in
those
parts
;
The
taking
of
Laughorn-castle
in
South-Wales
;
And
this
last
brave
exploit
performed
at
Dorchester
,
by
renowned
Colonell
Sydenham
.
All
these
,
I
say
,
performed
to
the
eternall
praise
and
high
honour
of
our
Israels
ever
most
gracious
and
glorious
Wonder-working
God
,
whereby
wee
have
great
cause
to
sing
and
say
with
holy
David
,
with
exulting
joy
and
thankfulnesse
of
heart
,
Psal.
46.
11.
The
Lord
of
Hoasts
is
with
us
,
the
God
of
Jacob
is
our
refuge
.
And
thus
wee
will
now
breifly
passe
on
without
any
farther
digression
or
interruption
,
to
the
farther
view
and
observation
of
Gods
most
powerfull
and
propitious
preservation
of
this
still
Burning-Bush
,
the
Parliamentary
Cause
.
FIrst
therefore
,
Decemb.
1644.
I
shall
begin
the
serious
Survey
of
this
most
rare
and
admirable
Wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
,
in
this
next
succeeding
Moneth
of
December
,
1644.
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
,
about
the
time
when
Taunton
was
much
straitned
by
a
siege
,
then
,
about
it
,
that
valiant
and
faithfull
Colonell
Norton
,
with
others
,
being
then
designed
for
the
releif
thereof
,
wherein
also
,
Sergeant
Major
Dewet
(
who
,
since
,
hath
prov●d
a
most
perfidious
apostate
)
and
Major
Wansey
(
with
the
rest
of
Colonell
Ludlows
Regiment
of
horse
designed
also
as
a
reserve
to
our
Forces
then
sent
to
releive
Taunton
,
as
aforesaid
)
who
all
,
I
say
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
at
Salisbury
by
Sergeant
Major
Dewet
.
marched
to
Salisbury
,
where
the
Enemy
was
quartered
,
who
upon
the
suddain
approach
of
these
our
friends
,
were
forced
to
flye
into
a
place
called
the
Closse
,
a
cheif
and
eminent
place
of
that
City
,
where
the
Bishops
and
Cathedrall
Choristers
,
and
Singing-men
,
used
to
live
,
like
so
many
lazie
Abbey-Lubbers
,
commonly
called
the
Prebends-Closse
,
and
thither
our
Forces
marched
after
them
,
even
up
to
the
gates
,
and
first
brake
open
the
Sand-gate
(
the
Enemy
having
made
fast
and
baricadoed
all
the
gates
)
and
then
our
horse
also
forced
open
the
Closse-gate
,
whereupon
the
Enemy
dispersed
themselves
,
many
of
them
betook
themselves
to
the
Angell
at
the
Closse-gate
,
others
to
another
house
at
the
Sand-gate
,
but
our
men
seeing
them
thus
housed
,
fired
both
of
them
,
and
in
the
mean
season
most
bravely
skirmished
with
the
Enemy
,
without
,
but
the
fire
taking
on
the
foresaid
houses
,
they
within
them
were
forced
to
surrender
themselves
prisoners
to
us
.
Colonell
Cooke
&
Leivtenant-Col
.
Hook
,
with
others
taken
prisoners
.
Whereupon
our
men
helped
to
quench
the
fire
,
and
so
obtained
a
very
considerable
Victory
;
for
,
they
there
took
prisoners
Colonell
Francis
Cook
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Francis
Hook
,
2
Captains
,
Leivtenant
Relsoll
,
2
Cornets
,
3
Quartermasters
,
one
Mr.
Alexander
a
Gentleman
of
quality
,
and
40
common
Souldiers
;
besides
an
163
good
horses
,
200
armes
,
some
Match
and
powder
and
other
good
purchase
;
one
Captain
and
divers
others
were
slain
on
the
ground
,
one
Sergeant
Major
sorely
wounded
,
and
divers
other
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
who
by
the
opportunity
of
the
night
escaped
our
hands
.
This
service
was
most
gallantly
performed
on
our
part
,
for
wee
had
but
2
of
ours
slain
on
the
place
,
some
few
wounded
and
Captain
Feiler
hurt
,
and
this
was
all
the
losse
on
our
part
,
blessed
bee
the
Lord
for
it
.
About
the
6
of
this
instant
December
,
there
was
a
great
dispute
in
the
House
of
Commons
about
the
calling
home
of
all
the
Members
of
Both
Houses
of
Parliaments
,
from
their
Offices
and
imployments
both
in
the
war
&
otherwise
,
that
so
the
Houses
being
completed
with
their
Members
,
The
self-denying
Ordinance
for
calling
home
al
the
Members
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
.
here
might
be
a
more
suddain
&
surer
dispatch
and
transaction
of
businesses
,
and
for
clearing
the
publicke
prejudice
concerning
personall
respects
to
themselves
;
And
heerin
also
they
seriously
took
into
consideration
,
the
slow
proceedings
of
our
Armies
abroad
,
and
the
not
prosecuting
of
advantages
(
when
God
in
mercy
gave
them
into
our
hands
)
tending
much
to
the
prolongation
of
this
most
unhappy
Warre
,
and
withall
resenting
that
those
differences
which
were
then
among
our
Commanders
,
were
(
commonly
)
most
where
the
command
was
greatest
:
For
these
and
such
like
weighty
considerations
,
I
say
,
the
House
of
Commons
put
this
great
and
most
weighty
businesse
to
the
Vote
in
their
House
;
and
the
very
same
motion
was
also
made
by
an
honourable
personage
in
the
House
of
Peeres
,
and
many
Votes
and
suffrages
passed
about
it
pro
and
con
;
But
at
last
it
was
agreed
on
,
and
a
Vote
passed
clearly
,
with
a
most
unanimous
consent
,
and
,
as
I
take
it
,
Nemine
contradicente
,
by
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
The
substance
of
the
Ordinance
,
or
Vote
it self
.
to
this
effect
;
That
no
Member
of
either
House
of
Parliament
shall
(
during
this
warre
)
enjoy
or
execute
any
Office
or
Command
Military
or
Civill
,
which
hath
been
granted
to
or
conferred
on
any
Member
of
either
House
,
or
by
any
authority
derived
from
either
House
;
and
that
an
Ordinance
bee
brought
in
accordingly
.
This
Ordinance
or
Vote
was
afterward
,
accordingly
Printed
and
published
by
authority
,
and
was
very
fitly
called
,
The
Self-denying
Ordinance
,
whereof
more
hereafter
in
a
more
proper
place
.
And
for
the
more
serious
and
religious
managing
and
establishing
of
this
great
Vote
,
and
the
other
weighty
affaires
of
the
Kingdome
,
depending
hereon
,
A
day
of
Humiliation
ordered
to
bee
set
apart
for
both
Houses
in
private
,
to
seek
the
Lord
,
touching
this
great
Vote
.
and
hence
issuing
,
our
most
renowned
Worthies
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
Ordered
that
Wednesday
the
10
of
December
,
then
next
ensuing
,
should
bee
set
apart
for
the
keeping
of
a
private
Fast
by
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
so
to
seek
the
Lord
,
and
implore
a
blessing
from
Almighty
God
upon
their
farther
proceedings
in
the
grand
affaires
of
State
to
bee
agitated
and
negotiated
on
this
vote
;
And
reverend
and
religious
Mr.
Marshall
,
Mr.
Sedgewick
,
and
Mr.
Hill
were
intreated
to
Preach
and
carry
on
the
work
of
that
day
with
them
.
And
was
not
heer
a
work
hopefull
indeed
to
end
well
,
which
was
so
well
begun
?
A
Jove
owne
principium
.
Certainly
,
if
God
hath
made
it
known
unto
us
,
That
hee
is
found
of
those
that
seek
him
not
;
Isaiah
65.
1.
much
more
unquestionably
,
will
hee
bee
found
of
those
that
seek
and
seriously
enquire
after
him
;
And
so
truely
wee
have
blessedly
found
it
,
as
I
shall
make
most
clear
to
the
godly
Reader
,
by
many
most
remarkable
and
memorable
testimonies
and
demonstrations
thereof
in
their
succeeding
proper
places
.
But
,
to
goe
on
.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
,
wee
were
credibly
assured
by
Letters
out
of
Lincolnshire
,
that
a
brave
Party
of
the
Parliaments
forces
in
those
parts
,
led
by
valiant
and
virtuous
Colonell
Rainsborough
,
under
the
Command
of
the
Earl
of
Manchester
,
having
much
battered
Crowland
with
the
Ordnance
which
they
brought
by
Water
in
long
Boats
against
it
,
Crowland
taken
by
Col.
Rainesborough
.
the
Enemy
,
at
last
,
was
forced
to
a
parley
,
which
was
assented
to
,
upon
the
conclusion
whereof
,
it
was
agreed
by
both
parties
,
that
the
Enemies
forces
should
march
out
of
the
Town
,
the
Commanders
and
Officers
with
their
Swords
and
Pistols
,
but
the
common
Souldiers
to
leave
all
their
Armes
behinde
them
,
as
also
all
the
Ordnance
and
Ammunition
therein
to
bee
left
for
the
Parliaments
use
,
which
accordingly
was
performed
;
And
thus
this
place
of
so
great
concernment
,
that
at
this
time
many
hundred
,
by
Land
and
by
Water
,
were
fain
to
bee
imployed
against
only
a
few
men
within
it
,
and
yet
receiving
many
checks
and
affronts
many
times
by
sallies
out
of
the
Town
;
was
now
thus
at
last
surrendred
again
into
the
Parliaments
possession
.
This
Town
had
been
twice
lost
and
recovered
by
us
,
which
had
it
not
,
now
,
might
have
proved
a
kinde
of
scurvey
Dunkirk
to
the
Parliament
,
both
by
land
and
water
too
,
had
the
Enemy
continued
in
it
,
and
thereby
better
manned
and
fortified
it
,
as
they
might
and
would
have
done
,
had
they
not
so
soon
been
thus
beaten
out
of
it
.
December
the
12
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
out
of
the
West
,
of
a
singular
good
peice
of
service
performed
by
that
most
valiant
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
●ed●ury
by
renowned
Col.
Massie
.
active
,
and
faithfull
Commander
Colonell
Massie
,
who
hea●ing
that
a
party
of
the
Enemies
Horse
from
Bristol
,
had
some
designe
about
Chippingham
in
Wilts
,
hee
sent
out
his
Scouts
,
who
discovered
them
to
bee
,
that
night
,
quartered
at
Sedbury
in
Gloucestershire
,
some
9
miles
from
Bristol
,
and
the
just
middle
way
from
Bristol
to
Chippingham
:
Whereupon
,
hee
presently
advanced
with
a
considerable
party
,
from
Malmesbury
,
some
10
miles
from
Sedbury
,
and
with
accustomed
undaunted
courage
falling
on
the
Enemies
quarters
,
hee
there
surprised
and
took
an
160
of
their
horse
,
100
armes
,
50
prisoners
,
together
with
12
Captains
,
Leivtenants
,
and
other
Officers
,
the
rest
of
the
Enemies
leaving
their
design
for
lost
,
fled
back
again
with
haste
into
Bristol
.
And
about
the
14
instant
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
from
Oswestre
from
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
of
some
considerable
action
and
good
service
performed
by
our
forces
thereabout
,
the
substance
whereof
was
to
this
effect
.
That
now
at
length
the
long
looked
for
Colonell
Beal
,
was
(
blessed
bee
God
)
come
safely
to
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
,
into
Mountgomery-shire
,
and
that
Colonell
Carter
with
our
Horse
and
Dragoones
to
the
number
of
450
were
sent
under
the
Command
of
Captain
Farrar
into
Cardiganshire
to
meet
them
,
Good
service
done
by
Sir
Tho.
Middletons
forces
about
Mountgomery-shire
.
who
,
in
their
return
had
,
upon
the
borders
of
Mountgomery
shire
,
a
skirmish
with
about
a
1000
of
the
Enemies
,
where
the
Country
was
summoned
in
by
Sir
Richard
Price
,
and
Mr.
Pughe
of
Mathavern
,
they
met
in
the
night
in
a
very
narrow
passage
,
where
the
Musketteirs
played
for
an
houre
together
upon
them
,
but
no
good
could
bee
done
;
Whereupon
Captain
Farrar
led
up
the
Horse
in
a
full
Carreir
upon
them
,
which
put
them
all
to
a
present
and
confused
flight
,
our
forces
pursued
them
3
miles
together
,
and
slew
at
least
20
of
them
in
the
pursuite
,
whereupon
the
Enemy
cryed
quarter
,
quarter
,
and
had
quarter
given
them
;
wee
there
took
60
prisoners
,
among
whom
were
12
Officers
,
and
an
100
armes
,
wounded
divers
of
them
and
put
all
the
rest
to
flight
.
The
next
morning
Captain
Farrar
sent
a
Troop
of
Horse
,
and
a
company
of
Dragoones
under
the
Command
of
Captain
Luke
Floyd
,
to
summon
Mathavern-house
,
where
the
Enemy
kept
a
Garrison
,
where
Mr.
Pughe
having
had
notice
of
our
comming
toward
this
house
,
presently
upon
our
appearing
hee
flew
away
and
left
the
House
,
whereupon
wee
instantly
entred
the
Garrison
,
took
what
was
in
it
,
and
then
burnt
it
down
to
the
ground
to
keep
them
from
returning
again
to
it
,
to
doe
us
any
farther
mischeif
.
About
the
16
instant
wee
had
credible
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
Colonell
Holborn
,
Major
Generall
of
the
forces
sent
to
releive
Taunton
(
at
this
time
much
straitned
by
the
Enemies
)
being
upon
his
March
in
Dorsetshire
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
in
the
West
by
Col.
Holborn
.
and
upon
the
designe
,
the
Enemy
had
intelligence
thereof
,
and
drew
themselves
into
a
body
to
meet
him
in
battalia
,
and
Major
Generall
Holborn
having
also
intelligence
that
they
were
come
as
farre
as
Chard
,
hee
marched
thither
,
with
an
intent
to
give
them
battaile
:
But
the
Enemy
discovering
our
forces
drawing
nigh
them
,
and
seriously
bent
to
encounter
them
,
fled
out
of
the
Town
in
great
haste
,
and
left
above
an
100
armes
behinde
them
,
dispersing
themselves
in
a
disorderly
retreat
,
but
our
forces
pursued
them
,
and
took
a
whole
Troop
of
their
Horse
,
the
Captain
,
Leivtenant
,
Cornet
,
and
all
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
Horse
and
Armes
,
besides
20
other
prisoners
,
whereof
5
were
Officers
,
together
with
all
their
Hay
,
Oates
,
and
other
provisions
,
which
they
brought
with
them
for
their
releif
there
.
And
about
the
18
of
this
instant
wee
received
certain
knowledge
of
divers
plots
and
treacherous
designes
of
the
Enemies
for
the
betraying
of
severall
Townes
and
strong
Holds
(
their
old
trade
of
trechery
)
into
the
Enemies
hands
;
but
,
how
our
good
God
(
the
most
vigilant
Watchman
over
his
English-Israel
)
most
graciously
discovered
and
disappointed
them
in
their
devillish
designes
and
perfidious
practises
therein
;
Plots
&
conspiracies
of
the
Enemies
discovered
and
prevented
.
Stafford
Town
and
Castle
in
danger
.
Dover●castle
.
Abbington
.
as
namely
,
the
great
danger
of
losing
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Stafford
,
by
the
either
unfaithfulnesse
,
or
negligence
,
or
both
,
of
Colonell
Chadwick
,
Governour
of
the
said
Town
and
Castle
,
but
by
Gods
goodnesse
,
and
by
valiant
,
virtuous
and
faithfull
Sir
William
Breretons
vigilancy
timely
prevented
.
Another
plot
and
most
dangerous
and
desperate
designe
for
the
betraying
of
Dover-castle
.
That
of
Abbington
also
,
wherin
renowned
,
valiant
,
and
faithfull
Major
Generall
Brown
,
most
bravely
befooled
that
spurious
spark
,
and
glistring
Glow-worm
of
Oxonian
wit
,
and
base
treachery
,
apostate
Dig●i●
.
Another
plot
against
Reading
,
Ail●bury
.
Reading
.
Plymouth
.
and
Ailesbury
;
And
another
plot
against
Plymouth
also
,
to
have
betrayed
the
Island
there
,
into
the
Enemies
hands
;
All
these
much
about
one
and
the
same
time
,
but
all
of
them
as
seasonably
discovered
and
prevented
,
as
they
were
secretly
and
deceitfully
plotted
.
But
especially
that
most
notable
and
craftily
contrived
St●●tagem
(
which
I
may
not
heer
by
any
means
omit
)
acted
by
Mr.
Roger
le
Strange
(
a
strangely
audacious
and
desperate
Cavalier
)
for
the
betraying
of
Lyn-Regis
,
Lyn-Regis
in
great
danger
to
have
been
betrayed
.
in
Norfolk
,
into
the
Enemies
hands
,
which
being
a
place
of
great
concernment
and
in
regard
of
most
neat
and
cleanly
carriage
,
of
the
businesse
,
in
the
discovery
and
prevention
of
the
plot
,
a
very
remarkable
peice
and
worthy
of
serious
notice
,
I
have
,
therefore
,
heer
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
fuller
satisfaction
,
thought
good
exactly
to
impart
it
,
as
it
was
truely
related
and
attested
under
the
hand
of
that
worthy
and
most
loyall
Gentleman
Captain
Lemon
,
the
faithfull
discover
(
under
God
)
and
preventer
of
the
plot
,
which
was
,
as
followeth
.
Mr.
Roger
le
Strange
,
third
Son
to
Sir
Hamond
le
Strange
,
sent
to
Captain
Thomas
Lemon
of
Lin
,
An
exact
relation
of
the
crafty
contrivement
&
d●scovery
of
the
plot
to
betray
Lyn-Regis
.
to
Appleton-Hall
,
to
the
house
of
one
Mr.
Paston
a
Papist
;
and
at
his
comming
to
him
with
a
design
intended
by
him
against
Lyn
,
for
which
hee
said
hee
had
a
Commission
from
his
Majesty
to
surprize
the
Town
of
Lyn
,
which
Commission
hee
presently
shewed
him
,
and
told
him
that
if
hee
would
undertake
to
bee
assistant
to
him
and
raise
a
party
within
the
Town
to
effect
the
designe
,
that
hee
should
have
a
1000.
li.
for
his
pains
,
and
whatsoever
preferment
hee
would
desire
,
either
in
the
Town
or
in
his
Majesties
Navy
:
And
farther
hee
told
him
that
the
King
did
value
the
surprising
of
this
Town
as
half
his
Crown
,
The
Kings
esteem
of
Lyn-Regis
.
and
that
within
10
dayes
,
after
certain
notice
that
the
Town
was
reduced
,
his
Majesty
would
send
a
sufficient
power
to
their
releif
,
and
that
those
forces
should
bee
under
the
command
of
the
Lord
Goring
.
To
which
plot
the
said
Captain
Lemon
for
his
own
security
(
having
taken
the
Covenant
)
and
well
weighing
,
on
a
suddain
,
the
peace
and
good
of
the
Common-wealth
,
for
the
present
,
hee
seemingly
gave
consent
,
Captain
Lemon
seems
to
consent
to
the
plot
the
night
then
comming
on
hee
departed
from
him
,
with
promise
to
come
to
him
again
the
next
day
,
to
advise
farther
of
the
designe
,
but
presently
hasting
to
Lyn
,
hee
went
to
the
Governour
Colonell
Valentine
Walton
,
The
Governour
of
Lyn
made
acquainted
with
the
businesse
.
and
acquainted
him
with
it
,
who
after
long
debate
,
resolved
the
next
day
,
that
at
the
time
appointed
hee
should
goe
to
the
said
Appleton-Hall
,
and
take
with
him
a
Corporall
of
his
,
clad
in
a
Sea-mans
habit
,
who
seemingly
,
should
bee
a
partaker
with
him
to
effect
their
designe
;
and
comming
thither
,
the
said
Mr.
Strange
demanded
of
Captain
Lemon
,
what
hee
was
that
came
with
him
,
who
answered
that
hee
was
a
man
for
their
turne
,
and
immediately
upon
it
,
the
said
Corporall
himself
answered
very
discreetly
,
that
hee
was
a
pooreman
living
in
Fishers-end
in
Lyn
,
and
kept
an
Ale-house
,
The
brave
carriage
of
the
businesse
.
and
that
hee
was
40
pound
the
worse
for
the
Round-heads
;
whereunto
Mr.
Strange
replyed
,
It
is
no
matter
,
for
when
the
designe
is
accomplished
,
thou
shalt
have
a
100
li.
for
it
,
and
a
Cannoneers
place
,
which
the
Corporall
,
seemingly
,
was
exceeding
well
pleased
with
;
But
,
the
better
to
know
where
the
Commission
was
,
Captain
Lemon
said
,
Mr.
Strange
,
this
my
friend
,
by
the
way
as
wee
came
,
demanded
of
mee
what
security
you
had
,
if
in
case
the
plot
should
bee
discovered
,
to
save
them
from
the
gallows
,
if
it
might
bee
;
Captain
Lemon
,
therefore
said
,
hee
told
him
you
had
the
Kings
Commission
,
which
hee
desired
to
see
.
Whereupon
Mr.
Strange
went
immediately
to
a
hole
in
the
canapy
of
his
bed
and
produced
the
Commission
and
read
it
to
him
,
and
having
read
it
hee
put
it
into
his
pocket
.
In
the
interim
came
Leivtenant
John
Stubbin
,
Leivtenant
to
Major
Moll
,
with
5
Souldiers
more
,
Leivtenant
S●ubbin
&
5
or
6
more
with
him
sent
from
Lyn
by
the
Governour
,
came
in
a
disguise
to
perfect
the
work
.
all
in
the
habit
of
poore
Sea-men
,
apparelled
like
ship-broken
men
(
with
a
Warrant
to
attatch
suspicious
persons
)
who
came
begging
to
the
doore
,
and
somewhat
boldly
getting
within
the
Court-yard
of
the
said
house
,
being
so
ordered
by
the
Governour
,
who
as
soon
as
they
were
up
to
the
doore
of
the
House
,
the
Gentlewoman
of
the
house
came
running
up
to
Mr.
Strange
,
and
told
him
there
were
6
or
7
poore
Souldiers
come
from
Lyn
a
begging
,
Mr.
Strange
presently
sent
them
down
a
shilling
,
and
wished
them
to
bee
gone
,
and
Mistris
Paston
went
downe
,
to
barre
the
door
,
which
,
Captain
Lemon
seeing
,
winckt
upon
the
foresaid
Corporall
,
there
present
,
to
lay
hold
on
Mr.
Strange
,
which
instantly
done
,
hee
gave
a
stamp
with
his
foot
,
by
which
the
Leivtenant
knew
what
hee
had
to
doe
,
whereupon
Mr.
Strange
seeing
hee
was
betrayed
,
conveyed
his
Commission
to
Captain
Lemon
(
out
of
the
frying-pan
into
the
fire
)
then
the
Leivtenant
not
taking
notice
of
the
person
of
the
Captain
as
known
to
him
,
Mr.
Strange
findes
himself
betrayed
.
or
as
set
purposely
to
ensnare
Strange
,
did
first
attach
Mr.
Strange
as
an
Enemy
to
the
Common-wealth
,
and
demanded
his
name
,
which
hee
refused
to
tell
,
then
hee
required
his
Commission
,
but
hee
denyed
to
have
any
;
Heerupon
the
Leivtenant
seeing
Captain
Lemon
,
demanded
what
hee
was
,
and
what
hee
did
there
consulting
against
the
State
,
telling
him
hee
was
a
stinking
knave
,
and
searched
him
for
the
commission
,
and
finding
it
in
his
pocket
,
took
it
from
him
,
and
set
a
guard
over
him
,
and
another
over
Mr.
Strange
,
and
would
not
suffer
them
to
speak
each
to
other
,
by
the
way
from
Appleton-Hall
to
Lyn
,
whither
they
were
brought
prisoners
to
the
Governour
with
the
Commission
;
all
which
was
done
by
order
and
consent
of
the
Governour
and
Captain
Lemon
,
before
Mr.
Mr.
Strange
&
his
Commissiō
taken
and
sent
up
to
the
Parliament
.
Strange
his
apprehension
,
which
said
Mr.
Strange
was
immediately
brought
up
to
London
,
and
committed
to
safe
custody
,
and
the
Commission
sent
up
to
the
Parliament
,
the
Copy
whereof
I
have
heer
also
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
His
Majesties
Commission
granted
to
Mr.
Roger
le
Strange
for
the
betraying
of
the
Town
of
Lyn-Regis
into
the
hands
of
the
Enemy
.
Charles
Rex
,
The
Copy
of
the
Commission
.
WEE
having
received
from
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
,
Roger
le
Strange
,
declarations
of
the
good
affection
of
divers
of
our
well-affected
Subjects
of
our
County
of
Norfolk
and
Suffolk
,
and
particularly
of
our
Town
of
Lyn
,
as
also
some
overtures
concerning
the
reducing
of
our
said
Town
of
Lyn
,
Wee
have
thought
fit
forthwith
to
return
our
Royall
thanks
unto
our
said
well-affected
Subjects
;
and
particularly
to
give
our
said
trusty
and
well-beloved
Roger
le
Strange
,
these
encouragements
to
proceed
in
our
service
,
principally
in
the
work
of
reducing
the
said
Town
of
Lyn.
1.
That
in
case
that
attempt
shall
bee
gone
through
withall
,
hee
the
said
Roger
le
Strange
shall
have
the
Government
of
the
place
.
2.
That
what
engagement
shall
bee
made
unto
the
inhabitants
of
the
said
place
in
any
other
person
capable
of
contributing
effectually
to
that
service
,
by
way
of
reward
,
either
in
employment
in
his
Majesties
Navy
or
Forts
,
or
Money
,
not
exceeding
the
summe
of
5000
pounds
,
the
service
being
performed
,
shall
bee
punctually
made
good
unto
them
.
3.
That
they
shall
in
this
work
receive
what
assistance
may
bee
given
them
from
any
of
our
merest
Garrisons
.
And
lastly
,
that
when
ever
our
said
Town
shall
bee
reduced
unto
our
obedience
,
Wee
shall
forthwith
send
thither
〈◊〉
a
considerable
power
,
as
shall
bee
sufficient
to
releive
and
preserve
them
,
Wee
being
,
at
present
,
even
without
this
,
fully
resolved
to
send
a
considerable
power
to
encourage
our
faithfull
Subjects
in
those
parts
,
and
to
regain
our
rights
and
interests
therein
.
By
his
Majesties
Command
George
Digby
.
Given
at
our
Court
at
Oxford
,
this
28
of
November
,
1644.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
wee
had
certain
intelligence
of
the
releiving
of
that
brave
,
courageous
and
pious
people
in
the
good
and
strong
Garrison
of
the
Town
of
Iounton-Dean
,
Iounton-Dean
in
the
West
releived
.
whereof
,
that
ever
to
bee
honoured
faithfull
Gentleman
and
most
courageous
Commander
,
Colonel
Blake
was
Governour
,
and
where
Prince
Maurice
and
his
thousands
were
after
a
long
siege
most
shamefully
beaten
away
,
and
many
precious
soules
in
the
said
Town
preserved
from
the
bloody
rage
and
intended
cruelty
of
those
blood-thirsty
and
lustfull
Enemies
,
those
scelerous
sons
of
violence
;
a
most
renowned
peice
of
Gods
providence
and
mighty
mercy
to
those
Western
parts
,
never
to
bee
obliterated
out
of
theirs
and
our
most
gratefull
remembrance
.
Since
which
wee
also
were
most
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
those
parts
,
Colon
Holborns
activity
&
brave
service
in
the
West
.
that
Major
Generall
Holborn
,
marched
with
a
party
to
the
Lord
Pawlets
House
,
where
hee
took
30
horses
,
many
prisoners
and
divers
armes
,
and
made
himself
Master
of
that
Garrison
.
From
whence
hee
marched
to
the
House
of
one
Mr.
Arundell
a
notorious
Papist
,
at
a
place
called
Chadwick
,
where
hee
beat
the
Enemy
out
of
that
pernicious
nest
,
and
took
some
of
them
prisoners
.
After
this
also
hearing
that
divers
of
the
Enemies
forces
were
got
into
Sir
John
Pooles
House
,
hee
marched
toward
them
,
but
the
Enemy
hearing
of
his
approach
that
way
,
fled
to
Exeter
;
And
the
like
did
another
party
of
the
Enemies
at
Mr.
Crewes
House
,
setting
it
on
fire
,
they
fled
away
;
Thus
this
most
active
and
valiant
Commander
ferretted
the
Enemies
out
of
their
sculking
holes
in
those
parts
,
and
procured
much
security
to
the
inhabitants
thereabout
.
December
the
20.
the
Parliament
taking
into
their
serious
consideration
that
the
time
was
neer
approaching
for
the
annuall
chusing
of
Officers
in
the
most
famous
City
of
London
,
according
to
their
anniversary
custome
,
Care
taken
by
the
Parliament
for
the
choosing
of
good
Officers
in
the
City
of
London
.
and
well
knowing
that
the
good
government
thereof
doth
cheifly
depend
upon
the
faithfulnesse
and
integrity
of
publick
Officers
,
especially
in
these
times
of
so
much
trouble
and
danger
;
It
was
therefore
Ordered
in
Parliament
,
that
no
person
should
bee
elected
to
bee
of
the
Common-Councell
,
or
into
other
Offices
in
the
City
of
London
,
who
have
not
voluntarily
contributed
upon
the
Propositions
,
according
to
an
Ordinance
in
Parliament
,
of
the
29
of
November
,
1642.
or
who
have
otherwise
testified
their
dis-affection
to
the
Parliament
,
or
who
have
not
taken
the
solemn
League
and
Covenant
;
And
that
no
such
person
shall
have
any
voice
in
such
elections
,
or
any
else
who
have
been
imprisoned
or
whose
estates
have
been
sequestred
for
Malignancy
against
the
Parliament
;
And
the
right
honorable
Thomas
Atkin
Lord
Major
of
the
City
of
London
,
and
the
Aldermen
in
their
severall
Wards
were
required
to
see
the
due
execution
thereof
.
About
the
23
instant
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
from
Northhampton
of
singular
good
service
done
in
those
parts
by
Captain
Redman
,
who
with
a
party
of
Northampton
horse
marched
out
;
and
fell
upon
a
party
of
the
Enemies
horse
,
Captain
Redmans
brave
service
neer
Northampton
.
but
then
newly
come
from
Oxford
,
to
doe
some
mischeif
in
those
parts
,
of
whom
divers
were
taken
prisoners
by
the
said
valiant
Captain
Redman
,
and
the
rest
soundly
beaten
;
among
those
that
were
taken
prisoners
were
Sir
John
Feunick
,
Sir
Thomas
Strickland
,
the
Lord
St.
Paul
,
a
Frenchman
,
and
15
more
,
some
were
slain
and
many
wounded
,
the
rest
ran
(
like
brave
Oxonians
)
to
save
themselves
,
but
they
left
behinde
them
at
least
30
horse
,
and
a
rich
Sumpter
,
together
with
good
quantity
of
Armes
,
and
Ammunition
.
And
at
the
same
time
wee
were
certainly
informed
that
Knaresborough
castle
in
Yorkeshire
,
Knaresborough-castle
in
Yorkshire
taken
.
was
surrendred
to
the
thrice
noble
and
renowned
Lord
Fairfax
,
and
in
it
good
store
of
Armes
,
powder
,
and
Ammunition
,
with
some
Ordnance
and
other
good
booty
,
viz.
especially
some
hundred
pounds
in
ready
money
,
and
about
1500
pounds
worth
of
Plate
,
silver
and
guilt
.
And
about
the
26
of
this
instant
December
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
by
Letters
from
Radcastle
,
that
those
2
most
loyall
and
renowned
Commanders
Sir
Thomas
Middleton
and
Colonell
Mitton
,
had
taken
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
,
neer
Mountgomery
called
,
Abby-cumhire
;
Cumhire
Abbey
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
enemies
in
Mountgomery
shire
taken
by
Sir
Tho.
Middleton
.
This
House
had
formerly
been
a
Romish-Abby
,
and
was
strongly
built
of
stone
,
upon
their
first
comming
before
it
,
they
summoned
it
,
but
upon
the
Enemies
denyall
to
surrender
,
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
,
and
Colonell
Mittons
old
Souldiers
,
assisted
by
Colonell
Beal
,
and
Leivtenant
Colonell
Carters
souldiers
,
who
were
then
,
lately
,
come
to
them
out
of
South-Wales
,
and
with
brave
resolution
fell
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
stormed
and
took
the
House
in
a
short
time
;
where
they
took
prisoners
,
Colonell
Barnard
,
Governour
of
the
Castle
,
Hugh
Floyd
,
Esquire
,
a
Commissioner
of
Array
in
those
parts
,
and
High-Sheriffe
of
that
County
,
and
one
of
those
that
were
excepted
by
the
Proposition
for
Peace
at
Vxbridge
,
to
have
no
pardon
,
2
Captaines
of
Foot
,
one
Captain
of
Horse
;
a
Captain
Leivtenant
,
3
Leivtenants
,
a
Foot
Colours
,
one
Cornet
of
Horse
,
4
Sergeants
,
8
Corporalls
,
2
Trumpetters
,
4
Drums
,
60
common
Souldiers
,
3
barrels
of
powder
,
60
firelocks
,
40
Horse
,
40
horse
armes
,
besides
200
Muskets
,
and
some
other
armes
and
ammunition
.
By
the
taking
of
which
said
strong
Garrison
,
the
Counties
thereabouts
are
freed
from
much
danger
of
their
cruell
Enemies
,
who
had
before
used
many
of
the
inhabitants
with
much
severity
.
About
the
28
of
this
instant
wee
received
credible
information
by
Letters
out
of
Staffordshire
,
that
Captain
Stone
the
valiant
Governour
of
Eccleshall
castle
,
having
intelligence
that
some
parties
of
the
Enemies
were
abroad
out
of
Tongue
castle
,
Captain
Stones
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Tongue-castle
.
hee
thereupon
marched
out
of
Eccleshall
,
with
a
party
of
horse
,
found
them
,
and
fell
upon
them
,
and
in
the
fight
slew
divers
of
them
,
took
prisoners
the
Governour
of
Tongue
castle
,
divers
Officers
,
200
common
Souldiers
,
and
50
horse
,
with
some
other
good
booty
.
And
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
wee
were
farther
informed
,
about
the
same
time
,
that
Major
Dewet
performed
a
brave
exploit
upon
the
Enemy
at
West
Dean
,
Another
by
Major
Dewet
.
which
was
thus
related
.
Sir
,
our
brave-spirited
Major
(
but
shortly
after
this
a
base
apostate
from
us
)
marched
with
his
men
from
about
Malmsbury
,
toward
our
Garrison
by
West-Dean
,
and
by
the
way
,
hee
fell
upon
a
quarter
of
the
Enemies
at
Rushall
,
neer
Vphaven
,
where
there
were
quartered
about
36
of
Captain
Paddons
Troop
,
who
entituled
themselves
,
The
Wiltshire
Troope
;
where
after
some
hot
and
testy
dispute
,
he
took
prisoners
,
Leivtenant
Borrow
,
Leivtenant
of
Horse
,
commanding
the
Troop
,
George
Warner
,
a
Reformado
Captain
,
a
Leivtenant
of
Foot
,
2
more
Reformado
Officers
,
6
Troopers
,
20
good
horse
and
armes
,
and
other
good
prize
for
his
Souldiers
,
without
the
losse
of
any
one
man
or
horse
on
his
side
.
And
about
the
same
time
,
wee
had
farther
certain
intelligence
of
another
brave
exploit
performed
against
the
Newarkers
,
And
another
by
Col.
Thorney
.
by
valiant
Colonell
Thorney
,
and
the
Nottingham
Forces
,
who
took
a
considerable
Garrison
from
the
Enemies
,
neer
Newark
,
viz.
Sir
Roger
Coopers
House
,
and
in
it
Sir
Roger
himself
,
and
his
brother
,
and
50
prisoners
with
their
armes
and
ammunition
.
And
about
the
30
of
this
instant
December
,
an
Agent
of
the
most
illustrious
Queen
of
Sweden
,
The
most
noble
Queen
of
Sweden
desires
Association
,
with
the
Parliament
of
England
.
was
admitted
with
honourable
reception
into
the
Parliament
,
the
representative
Body
of
the
Kingdome
of
England
,
with
his
Letters
to
the
Parliament
,
from
the
said
most
Royall
Princesse
,
which
were
,
then
,
opened
,
and
after
the
translating
of
them
out
of
the
Latine-tongue
,
in
which
they
were
writen
,
they
were
read
in
Parliament
;
The
effect
and
substance
of
which
,
was
,
That
the
said
thrice
noble
Queen
of
Swethland
,
with
her
Nobles
and
whole
State
desired
to
associate
themselves
,
and
to
keep
faire
and
loving
correspondence
with
the
Parliament
and
State
of
England
,
and
to
enter
into
the
Solemn
League
and
Covenant
with
them
,
for
the
mutuall
defence
of
the
true
Reformed
Protestant
Religion
.
A
rare
mercy
,
indeed
,
thus
to
see
another
Protestant
Kingdome
desire
to
joyn
with
us
in
this
blessed
work
of
setting
the
Lord
Christ
upon
his
Throne
;
as
our
most
loyall
and
loving
brethren
of
Scotland
have
done
,
to
the
high
honour
and
glory
of
God
and
good
of
his
Church
.
And
with
this
so
sweet
a
mercy
I
shall
heer
most
fitly
close
up
this
moneths
most
famous
blessings
on
this
Burning-Bush
,
the
Parliaments
honest
and
upright
Cause
.
And
heer
now
therefore
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
intreat
thee
to
make
a
little
stay
,
and
therein
to
stand
amazed
at
this
even
senseastonishing
Parliamentary-wonder
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
to
see
and
consider
in
this
one
Moneths
contemplation
thereof
,
this
Burning-Bush
,
thus
still
Vnconsumed
,
I
mean
,
the
Parliaments
just
Cause
and
quarrell
,
in
the
middest
of
so
many
devouring
flames
of
bloody
bickerings
,
and
perfidious
plots
and
trecheries
as
have
been
fore-mentioned
,
to
stand
upright
still
undestroyed
;
yea
,
contrariwise
more
and
more
flourishingly
and
fairly
corroborated
and
fixed
at
the
root
,
the
blessing
of
him
that
dwells
in
the
Bush
,
thus
,
admirably
(
still
)
preserving
and
protecting
it
from
constantly
contrived
and
intended
ruine
and
destruction
.
Upon
the
serious
sight
and
pious
pondering
whereof
,
O
what
great
cause
,
have
wee
,
with
holy
David
,
to
break
forth
into
a
holy
and
hearty
extasie
of
joy
and
admiration
,
as
wanting
words
to
expresse
sufficiently
,
the
many
and
mighty
mercies
of
our
God
,
Psal.
367
,
8.
&
32.
7.
and
to
sing
and
say
:
How
excellent
,
O
Lord
,
is
thy
loving
kindenesse
,
how
powerfull
is
thy
protection
therefore
the
children
of
men
put
their
trust
under
the
shadow
of
thy
wings
.
They
are
abundantly
satisfied
with
the
fatnesse
of
thy
house
;
and
thou
dost
make
them
drink
of
the
rivers
of
thy
pleasure
.
And
thou
,
O
Lord
,
art
hee
alone
that
dost
encompasse
us
,
still
,
with
songs
of
deliverance
.
But
now
to
proceed
,
and
set
forward
to
the
farther
sight
and
contemplation
of
the
succeeding
wonders
,
in
and
upon
this
our
thus
Burning
Bush
,
in
this
ensuing
Moneth
of
January
,
1644.
ANd
first
,
January
.
1644.
I
shall
begin
,
heer
to
remember
my
Reader
,
that
,
as
God
had
lately
before
begun
to
cut
off
(
in
a
Judiciary
way
)
one
most
pestilent
plotter
and
dangerous
Malignant
Incend●ary
,
who
(
had
not
Gods
gracious
providence
prevented
)
intended
to
have
sorely
and
mischeivously
increast
the
f●ames
,
and
utterly
to
have
burnt
down
this
onely-God-protected
Parliament
Bush
,
I
mean
,
Sir
Alexander
Carew
beheaded
,
for
treason
.
Sir
Alexander
Carew
,
who
was
executed
on
Tower-Hill
,
in
the
preceding
moneth
of
December
,
for
his
intended
treasonable
plot
against
Plymouth
:
So
,
now
,
also
on
the
second
of
this
instant
January
,
being
Thursday
,
Sir
John
Hotham
,
(
though
much
means
was
used
to
save
his
life
;
yet
such
was
the
admirable
and
commendable
integrity
and
inflexible
impartiality
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
to
doe
justice
,
where
sentence
was
once
past
,
that
even
hee
)
was
that
foresaid
day
brought
by
the
,
then
,
Leivtenant
of
the
Towre
,
Sir
John
Hotham
beheaded
for
treason
.
Alderman
Pennington
,
to
the
place
of
execution
,
where
hee
justly
suffered
deserved
death
for
his
most
trecherous
intentions
and
endevours
against
the
Parliament
,
to
have
betrayed
Hull
into
the
hands
of
the
Enemy
.
Where
also
,
his
Son
Captain
Hotham
,
Captain
Hotham
also
,
Son
of
Sir
John
Hotham
,
beheaded
on
Towre-Hill
.
another
complotter
with
his
foresaid
Father
,
in
the
same
design
,
was
also
beheaded
,
as
a
just
reward
to
such
pernicious
Parracides
and
conspiring
Catilines
,
who
,
thus
,
would
have
rejoyced
in
the
ruthlesse
ripping
up
of
the
bowels
of
their
dearest
Mother
,
their
native
Country
.
And
heer
also
I
may
most
fitly
hint
and
suggest
to
the
Reader
,
another
remarkable
passage
of
like
divine
providence
,
to
the
effect
aforesaid
;
namely
,
that
on
the
4
of
this
instant
,
it
pleased
our
most
wise
God
to
put
it
into
the
hearts
of
our
most
noble
Peeres
in
Parliament
,
A
remarkable
passage
of
Divine
providence
.
The
Directory
for
pure
worship
Voted
in
Parliament
,
&
the
Common-Prayer
Book
abolished
.
that
they
should
not
only
most
sweetly
concurre
with
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
,
in
the
amendments
of
the
Directory
for
Gods
pure
Worship
,
and
passe
the
same
;
and
therewith
to
subjoyn
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
for
utterly
taking
away
,
and
quite
abolishing
of
the
Book
of
Common-Prayers
:
But
that
also
the
said
most
noble
and
pious
Peeres
(
unwilling
to
part
the
Refiner
from
his
Mettle
,
I
mean
,
the
Arch-Prelate
of
Canterbury
,
from
his
purged
Common-Prayer-Book
)
that
therefore
,
I
say
,
the
Lords
in
Parliament
should
presently
send
2
of
the
reverend
Judges
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
with
the
message
of
their
concurrence
and
resolution
to
proceed
,
The
Arch
Prelate
of
Canterb.
to
be
now
effectually
brought
to
his
Condemnation
.
now
,
effectually
to
the
sentencing
and
condemnation
of
the
Arch-Prelate
of
Canterbury
,
one
of
the
prime
and
Metropolitane
heads
and
complotters
against
Church
and
State
;
which
,
indeed
,
after
this
,
was
followed
to
the
full
,
untill
they
had
brought
that
base
and
bloody
Bishop
,
yea
,
that
most
abominable
and
unparallelled
hypocrite
to
his
just
execution
,
in
the
cutting
off
of
his
most
traiterous
head
also
,
at
the
Towre-Hill
,
whereof
more
anon
in
its
more
proper
place
.
But
,
heer
,
by
the
way
,
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
religiously
to
take
notice
of
one
remarkable
note
,
A
remarkable
note
.
and
observation
heerin
,
namely
,
of
the
day
on
which
it
pleased
the
most
wise
providence
of
our
God
to
order
and
appoint
this
seasonable
concurrence
of
Both
the
Houses
of
Parliament
together
for
confirmation
of
those
2
great
works
of
Piety
and
Justice
,
viz.
That
it
was
just
on
the
4
of
January
;
That
very
day
3
yeares
,
on
which
unhappy
King
Charles
came
in
person
into
the
Parliament
with
a
multitude
of
armed
Ruffians
to
effect
such
a
bloody
and
desperate
design
as
(
had
it
taken
effect
)
had
made
as
bloody
a
peice
of
work
,
as
ever
this
Kingdom
beheld
,
and
as
had
thereby
established
that
pestilent
Prelate
,
with
his
Common-Prayer-Book
,
and
therewith
,
especially
,
the
Popish
faction
(
only
masked
under
those
poore
Vizards
)
to
a
long
and
lustfull
tyrannizing
over
the
bodies
and
soules
too
of
Gods
dear
Servants
,
the
Lord
knows
how
long
and
lewdly
.
And
now
,
say
,
●ood
Reader
,
dost
thou
not
already
see
in
this
remarkable
passage
〈◊〉
providence
,
a
most
beautifull
and
bountifull
blessing
of
him
that
dwelt
in
the
Bush
,
upon
this
his
Vnconsumed
Burning
Bush
,
the
Parliament
?
But
to
proceed
.
About
the
6
of
this
instant
January
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
that
the
Garrison
of
Winchester
,
being
much
straitned
of
provisions
by
the
Parliaments
forces
quartered
neer
them
,
the
Enemy
(
there
)
went
out
to
drain
the
Country
of
Cattle
,
and
to
plunder
the
people
,
and
had
got
much
plunder
and
Cattle
from
them
,
but
before
they
could
get
into
Winchester
with
their
prey
,
Divers
brave
exploits
performed
by
the
Parliaments
forces
against
the
Enemies
.
Colonell
Morleyes
Troop
met
with
them
,
gave
them
a
martiall
salute
,
routed
them
,
and
rescued
all
the
Cattle
and
plunder
which
they
had
got
,
and
took
divers
of
the
Enemies
prisoners
.
Wee
had
also
intelligence
from
Ailsbury
about
the
same
time
,
that
they
in
that
brave
Garrison
having
notice
of
a
party
of
the
Kings
Horse
that
were
in
the
Country
,
taking
up
plunder
,
they
made
out
to
finde
them
,
and
at
last
discovering
them
,
fell
valiantly
upon
the
Enemy
,
surprized
30
or
40
of
them
,
stript
them
of
their
plunder
,
and
brought
the
prisoners
to
Ailsbury
.
And
,
that
,
shortly
after
this
,
Colonell
Martin
,
the
valiant
and
vigilant
Governour
of
Ailsbury
,
went
forth
and
happily
lit
upon
a
whole
Troop
of
Horse
,
which
was
said
to
bee
the
Princes
,
and
singular
good
Horse
they
were
,
indeed
,
and
well
armed
;
All
which
,
I
say
,
hee
totally
surprized
,
and
brought
safely
into
Ailsbury
.
Also
,
that
courageous
Colonell
Holborn
had
had
some
brave
skirmishes
in
the
Western
parts
,
with
Gorings
Horse
,
and
notwithstanding
that
the
addition
of
strength
came
not
unto
him
,
as
was
promised
,
and
which
hee
expected
;
yet
hee
most
valiantly
attempted
to
fall
upon
the
Enemy
in
their
quarters
,
bravely
beat
them
,
and
took
divers
of
the
Enemies
prisoners
,
and
about
200
Horse
,
and
had
not
a
crosse
accident
falne
out
and
prevented
him
,
hee
had
certainly
taken
the
Town
of
Bridgewater
.
And
about
the
8
of
this
instant
January
,
wee
had
unquestionable
information
and
assurance
of
a
brave
prize
of
Bristol
ships
taken
at
Sea
,
by
Captain
Coachman
,
a
valiant
and
faithfull
Sea-Captain
,
Cardigan
Town
&
Castle
taken
by
Col.
Laughorn
in
Wales
;
and
a
brave
prize
at
Sea
.
testified
in
renowned
Captain
Swanleys
Letter
to
the
Earle
of
Warwick
,
as
a
post-script
of
the
said
Letter
,
wherein
,
especially
,
Captain
Swanley
,
certifies
the
foresaid
renowned
Earl
of
Warwick
of
a
brave
Victory
obtained
by
Major
Generall
Laughorn
,
viz.
his
taking
of
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Cardigan
in
Wales
,
with
above
an
100
Commanders
and
common
Souldiers
in
it
,
and
all
the
armes
and
ammunition
therein
,
and
of
the
surprizing
of
●ivers
eminent
persons
,
the
Kings
Irish-Commissioners
,
together
with
the
Kings
broad-Seal
to
treat
with
the
barbarous
and
bloody
Rebells
of
Ireland
,
(
King
Charles
his
best
Popish
Subjects
)
about
concluding
a
peace
with
them
,
of
all
which
,
for
the
Readers
better
satisfaction
,
I
have
heer
inserted
the
foresaid
Letter
it self
,
under
Captain
Swanleyes
own
hand
.
The
Copy
of
a
Letter
sent
to
the
Right
Honourable
the
Earl
of
Warwick
,
from
Captain
Richard
Swanley
.
Right
Honourable
,
SInce
my
last
of
the
20
of
November
,
by
Captain
Green
,
in
the
Dogger
Beat
,
Major
Generall
Laughorn
,
keeping
the
field
with
such
Forces
as
the
indigency
of
the
County
gave
a
possibility
of
subsistence
,
pretending
for
Carmarthen
,
and
lying
still
,
working
by
double
policy
to
draw
the
hearts
of
the
Inhabitants
of
Cardiganshire
to
the
State
,
and
the
force
of
Carmarthen
with
their
adherents
,
into
the
said
Town
for
their
d●fence
and
the
indempnity
of
their
adjacent
Garrisons
,
opportunely
rose
and
advanced
from
his
quarters
to
the
Town
of
Cardigan
,
whither
the
Country
formerly
invited
him
,
and
made
a
party
to
assist
the
Generall
to
complete
the
designe
inagitation
,
and
the
Town
(
being
faced
at
a
distance
)
willingly
surrendred
and
complyed
.
The
Castle
(
being
a
considerable
place
,
ably
manned
,
having
the
Ordnance
of
the
convert
Frigot
,
there
shipwrackt
)
most
obstinately
stood
out
,
till
a
Demiculverin
of
brasse
,
belonging
to
the
Leopard
,
was
rounted
,
and
played
3
dayes
upon
them
,
forcing
a
breach
,
which
was
gallantly
entred
and
made
good
by
our
party
,
and
the
Castle
stormed
;
wherein
were
an
100
Commanders
and
Souldiers
,
with
their
armes
and
good
plunder
,
not
forgetting
the
Converts
Ordnance
,
thus
returned
by
divine
providence
,
and
works
of
mercy
in
a
Commander
,
adding
honour
to
●cts
of
Chivalry
;
invited
the
Generall
to
give
the
Steward
life
,
who
contemned
quarter
.
The
Town
and
Castle
reduced
,
and
the
Country
in
the
major
part
(
as
conceived
)
well
affected
;
our
Army
advanced
toward
Newcastle
,
the
Enemies
next
Garrison
;
which
(
as
conceived
)
will
bee
slighted
or
quitted
by
the
Enemy
,
and
that
County
brought
to
a
right
understanding
of
their
duty
and
Parliamentary
just
honour
and
proceedings
.
To
God
bee
rendred
the
due
praises
of
his
mercies
.
Vessels
of
late
have
been
designed
to
the
well-affected
Garrisons
in
Ireland
,
but
none
(
in
regard
of
contrary
windes
)
returned
;
and
shipping
to
ply
up
the
Channell
,
as
high
as
Miniard
,
have
also
been
Commissionated
to
give
intelligence
and
assistance
to
our
Forces
in
those
parts
.
Sir
Thomas
Middletons
Ma●azine
of
Amm●nition
since
disposed
of
to
Leverpool
.
Nothing
,
that
by
integrity
and
action
may
adde
life
to
the
publick
good
,
shall
,
by
Gods
assistance
,
bee
wanting
,
and
my
faithfull
indevours
shall
comply
with
your
Honours
great
trust
,
whose
happinesse
shall
ever
consist
,
my
very
good
Lord
,
to
bee
Your
most
humble
and
faithfull
Servant
,
Rich.
Swanley
.
Jan.
1.
1644.
Postscript
.
My
Lord
,
In
the
night
of
this
date
,
arrived
Captain
Coachman
,
in
the
True-Love
,
from
Leverpool
;
I
have
herewith
presented
Colonell
Moores
Letter
from
thence
,
who
brought
in
the
Content-prize
with
the
passengers
,
as
per
list
.
I
have
included
a
paper
that
from
Dublin
,
came
to
band
to
whom
I
can
yeeld
no
complyance
for
want
of
Ammunition
.
Pray
take
present
order
to
supply
mee
with
Ammunition
,
and
all
stores
,
otherwise
I
shall
burthen
the
State
and
bee
disabled
to
doe
Service
.
A
List
of
Passengers
Names
taken
in
the
Content-prize
bound
for
Dublin
,
by
Captain
Coachman
,
in
the
True-Love
.
-
The
Lord
Brabison
.
-
Sir
Henry
Titchburn
.
-
Sir
James
Ware
.
-
Mr.
Robert
Price
.
-
Mr.
Tho.
Williams
.
-
Mr.
John
Smith
.
-
Mr.
Alex.
Nugent
.
-
Mr.
Rich.
Holland
.
-
Mr.
Patr.
Pue
.
-
With
their
Servants
.
All
which
are
to
bee
sent
to
the
State
,
being
of
considerable
force
,
with
the
first
conveniency
in
the
Honour
,
by
Captain
Seaman
.
An
Extract
out
of
a
Letter
writen
by
Captain
William
Smith
,
to
the
Lord
high
Admirall
,
from
aboard
the
Ship
called
the
Swallow
in
Milford
Haven
,
touching
the
taking
of
Cardigan
Town
and
Castle
.
AFter
many
great
raines
which
have
fallen
in
these
parts
(
which
was
no
invitation
for
a
Souldier
to
lye
in
the
fields
)
yet
such
was
the
gallantry
of
Major
Generall
Laughorne
,
to
promote
the
Cause
in
hand
,
that
the
Almighty
no
sooner
crowned
his
desires
with
a
happy
season
,
but
in
a
gratefull
acknowledgement
,
hee
placed
a
Garrison
in
Laughorn
castle
,
and
from
thence
marched
towards
Cardigan
,
with
about
500
Horse
,
and
300
Foot
;
and
on
the
21
of
December
1644.
hee
sate
down
before
Cardigan
castle
,
demanding
a
surrender
thereof
for
the
service
of
the
King
and
Parliament
:
But
Major
Slaughter
who
commanded
in
che●f
,
replyed
,
hee
held
that
Castle
for
the
service
of
the
King
,
and
so
long
as
hee
had
life
hee
would
keep
it
for
his
Majesty
,
(
though
therein
hee
was
not
a
man
of
his
word
.
)
After
three
dayes
siege
,
the
Major
Generall
perceiving
all
further
attempts-would
bee
in
vain
,
unlesse
a
breach
could
bee
forced
,
and
having
no
Artillery
with
him
,
hee
forthwith
gave
order
the
Demy-Culverin
should
bee
brought
from
Laughorn
,
which
with
much
difficulty
and
industry
came
safe
to
Cardigan
,
and
being
placed
to
the
best
advantage
he
fell
to
battery
.
The
Enemy
within
the
Castle-yard
cast
up
a
half
moon
some
distance
from
the
place
on
which
the
Demi-Culverin
played
,
in
which
they
placed
their
great
Gunnes
laden
with
Ca●e-shot
,
that
in
case
a
breach
should
●ee
made
those
Gunnes
might
disanimate
our
men
in
entring
,
or
perform
suddain
execution
on
them
:
Our
men
plying
the
Demi-Culverin
,
forced
a
breach
,
and
being
full
of
resolution
entred
,
running
in
the
mouth
of
their
Guns
,
recovered
the
half
moon
,
where
the
Enemy
,
as
men
bereft
of
all
sense
,
having
not
the
power
to
give
fire
to
their
Guns
,
although
the
Linstocks
were
in
their
hands
ready
lighted
,
cast
down
all
their
armes
,
and
cryed
for
quarter
,
the
which
was
granted
●
from
thence
wee
entred
the
Castle
and
took
Prisoner
Major
Slaughter
and
his
wife
,
one
Captain
Vaughan
,
with
their
Leivtenant
and
Ensigne
,
one
Doctor
▪
Taylor
a
Divine
with
about
an
100
common
Souldiers
,
six
great
Guns
,
a
150
Armes
,
a
quantity
of
powder
,
ball
,
and
other
provisions
,
and
this
was
done
the
29
of
December
last
.
On
the
4
of
January
,
Generall
Gerrard
sat
down
before
the
Castle
with
about
1200
horse
,
and
1300
foot
;
Major
Generall
Laughorn
recruted
his
forces
to
about
600
horse
,
and
300
foot
,
and
advanced
towards
Cardigan
to
redeem
his
friends
,
who
were
in
the
Castle
,
out
of
the
power
of
the
Enemy
;
Leivtenant
Colonell
Powell
in
the
night
sent
a
Souldier
who
swum
through
the
river
,
and
informed
Major
Generall
●●ughorn
,
that
unlesse
hee
could
releive
the
Castle
,
within
eight
dayes
▪
hee
should
bee
enforced
to
surrender
it
for
want
of
Victuals
,
and
Ammunition
,
which
hee
beleeved
might
bee
supplyed
,
if
some
Seamen
versed
in
managing
a
water
sight
,
and
climing
up
rocks
were
employed
;
So
120
Seamen
were
sent
,
who
after
a
veiw
had
of
the
place
,
undertook
it
,
which
was
performed
on
this
wise
:
A
boat
laden
with
provisions
was
placed
in
the
middle
between
foure
boats
on
each
side
,
two
of
which
were
manned
with
Seamen
,
who
in
flanks
faced
both
ways
,
plying
their
Mu●kets
on
the
Enemy
,
who
from
the
shore
played
on
them
with
about
300
Musketters
,
yet
our
Seamen
gallantly
proceeded
,
put
all
the
provisions
into
the
Castle
,
and
returned
without
the
losse
of
one
man
,
onely
two
slightly
wounded
.
After
this
Colonell
Laughorn
having
drawn
his
foot
into
a
body
,
being
with
our
Seamen
in
all
about
350.
hee
encouraged
them
to
give
an
assault
on
the
Town
;
which
after
some
debate
was
attempted
,
and
on
the
22
of
January
last
,
our
foot
forced
their
passage
over
the
Bridge
,
in
which
wee
lost
but
one
man
,
and
having
beaten
the
Euemy
from
their
first
guard
,
they
pressed
on
to
the
second
,
which
they
also
took
,
and
pursuing
the
victory
beat
them
out
of
their
main
guard
,
which
was
at
the
Market
place
,
and
then
out
of
the
Church
,
where
our
forces
took
two
brasse
Demi-Culverins
,
which
Gerrard
brought
from
Bristoll
,
with
some
Powder
,
ball
,
and
all
their
provisions
,
and
following
the
Enemy
,
beat
them
all
out
of
the
Town
,
and
so
wee
are
now
Masters
both
of
the
Town
and
Castle
.
Of
the
enemy
were
slain
in
the
place
85
besides
those
that
were
slain
before
the
Castle
,
100
prisoners
were
taken
,
and
their
whole
Forces
routed
,
and
I
beleive
in
their
flight
they
never
looked
behinde
them
,
untill
they
came
to
Castle
Emlyne
,
which
is
six
miles
from
Cardigan
.
In
the
▪
Town
wee
also
took
250
Armes
.
I
have
not
heard
since
these
unhappy
differences
began
in
this
Kingdom
,
that
the
hand
of
the
Almighty
hath
more
visibly
appeared
in
giving
so
great
victories
to
so
small
a
handfull
,
than
hath
been
manifested
in
these
parts
,
and
therfore
to
his
own
power
wee
attribute
all
the
praise
and
glory
.
But
to
proceed
.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
January
,
the
proud
and
most
pestilently
pernicious
Arch-Prelate
of
Canterbury
,
William
Laud
,
that
Arch
Traytor
to
the
Church
and
State
,
to
God
and
all
good
men
,
yea
,
that
Arch
Incendiary
(
together
with
his
brother
Strafford
)
of
3
Kingdomes
,
The
Arch
Prelate
of
Canterbury
executed
for
treason
on
Towre-Hill
.
after
a
long
,
and
most
full
and
fair
tryall
(
as
ever
to
bee
honoured
Mr.
William
Prynn
,
hath
in
his
famous
History
of
this
Arch
Prelates
Life
and
●●eath
,
and
Tryall
,
most
abundantly
cleared
to
all
the
world
)
being
most
justly
and
worthily
condemned
by
the
most
honourable
House
of
Peeres
,
to
bee
hanged
,
drawn
and
quartered
,
as
a
Traytor
,
indeed
,
yet
upon
his
Petition
,
that
kinde
of
death
was
altered
,
and
hee
beheaded
(
as
the
rest
of
his
Trayterous
companions
)
upon
the
Towre-Hill
.
Of
whom
,
all
I
will
say
,
at
this
time
(
having
said
so
much
already
of
him
and
the
rest
of
his
wretched
rabble
of
Traytors
,
in
my
Second
Part
of
The
Looking-Glasse
for
Malignants
)
shall
bee
onely
this
;
That
his
constant
pride
and
impudence
,
considered
wherwith
hee
swelled
in
his
whole
life
,
and
wherewith
hee
jetted
even
to
the
Scaffold
,
to
his
deaths
Block
,
manifested
in
his
pert
,
yea
,
and
malepert
gesture
,
spruce
and
neat
apparell
,
unparallelled
bold
countenance
,
and
confidence
in
his
whole
carriage
,
even
to
his
very
minute
of
Death
;
his
most
audacious
and
hypocriticall
Preaching
,
(
or
most
properly
,
prating
)
for
almost
an
houre
together
before
his
death
,
in
most
egregiously
jugling
and
justifying
his
whole
life
,
and
all
his
most
accursed
and
abominable
works
of
darknesse
,
and
that
,
to
the
very
death
;
(
O
nefanda
,
&
inaudita
audacia
,
&
execrabilis
durities
!
)
all
which
,
I
say
,
most
seriously
and
sadly
considered
,
O
how
justly
and
most
properly
applyable
to
this
wretohed
Arch
Prelate
is
that
most
terrible
and
frightfull
judgement
of
the
Lord
,
mentioned
by
the
Prophet
.
Make
the
heart
of
this
man
fat
,
Isaiah
6.
10.
and
make
his
eares
heavy
,
and
shut
his
eyes
;
lest
hee
see
with
his
eyes
,
and
bear
with
his
eares
,
and
understand
with
his
heart
,
and
should
convert
and
bee
healed
.
This
unquestionably
,
was
this
most
miserable
mans
condition
;
for
a
most
proud
and
hypocriticall
crafty
Tyrant
and
persecutor
of
Gods
Saints
hee
lived
,
and
a
most
obdurate
and
marble-hearted
Atheist
hee
also
impudently
&
impenitently
dyed
.
Giving
us
all
over
the
whole
Kingdom
,
yea
,
all
over
the
3
whole
Kingdoms
,
great
&
just
cause
heartily
to
blesse
the
Lord
for
his
righteousnesse
and
justice
heerin
,
&
happily
fulfilling
that
of
wise
King
Solomon
,
or
rather
of
the
Lord
by
him
.
When
the
wicked
perish
there
is
shouting
and
joy
among
the
people
.
Prov.
11.
10.
And
truely
so
it
justly
was
with
us
at
this
wicked
mans
death
:
For
,
truely
,
as
Queen
Elizabeth
once
said
,
when
shee
was
freed
from
distresse
,
by
Queen
Maries
death
,
and
the
persecuting
Popish
Bishops
clapt
up
in
prison
.
O
,
said
shee
,
it
is
merry
with
Lambs
when
Wolves
are
shut
up
:
so
say
I
,
it
was
happy
for
us
,
poore
Lambs
,
when
this
Wolf
was
thus
taken
from
us
.
For
truely
,
ever
since
this
his
just
execution
(
what
ever
the
Court-Cabinet
Prognosticators
falsly
affirmed
)
God
hath
admirably
blessed
our
Armies
,
and
the
whole
work
of
intended
Reformation
.
But
now
to
goe
on
.
About
the
14
of
this
instant
,
wee
were
credibly
assured
by
Letters
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdoms
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Kings
forces
at
Abbington
,
by
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
.
as
also
Major
Generall
Browns
own
Letter
to
his
Excellency
,
Robert
Earl
of
Essex
,
then
Lord
Generall
,
of
a
most
brave
victory
,
and
famous
defeat
obtained
over
,
and
given
to
our
Enemies
,
the
Kings
forces
,
at
Abbington
,
by
the
said
renowned
and
most
active
and
loyall
Major
Generall
;
the
particulars
whereof
,
I
have
thought
fit
to
give
the
Reader
,
for
his
fuller
satisfaction
and
content
,
in
a
Letter
writen
by
religious
Colonell
Harsnet
,
to
his
worthy
Friend
Captain
Jones
,
in
London
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Sir
,
A
Copy
of
Col.
Harsnets
Letter
to
Capt.
Jones
,
touching
the
brave
defeat
at
Abbington
.
I
have
had
a
longing
desire
to
requite
your
love
,
in
giving
mee
a
relation
of
that
famous
fight
at
Alford
,
but
never
,
till
now
,
could
meet
with
an
opportunity
.
But
something
the
Lord
hath
,
now
,
I
say
,
vouchsafed
worthy
the
relation
to
our
worthy
Friends
at
London
.
I
came
on
Friday
night
from
Henly
,
with
our
Company
that
came
with
us
from
London
.
Some
others
of
our
Garrison
,
whom
wee
found
at
Reading
,
after
midnight
,
past
with
us
very
quietly
by
Walling
ford
,
and
so
about
3
of
the
clock
,
came
safe
to
Abbington
,
seeing
none
in
our
way
to
trouble
us
;
but
having
been
not
above
3
houres
there
,
wee
had
an
allarm
from
the
same
way
wee
came
,
The
Enemies
gave
Abbington
an
alarm
and
possest
themselves
of
Cullum
Bridge
.
Rupert
,
&
Maurice
,
were
present
.
which
was
about
half
a
mile
from
us
in
Oxfordshire
,
called
Cullumbridge
,
which
the
Enemy
possest
themselves
of
,
before
wee
had
time
to
draw
forth
any
party
to
charge
them
;
There
were
parties
from
Oxon
and
from
Wallingford
,
Prince
Rupert
Commanding
in
cheif
,
with
whom
was
his
brother
Prince
Maurice
,
Sir
▪
Henry
Gage
,
Governour
of
Oxford
,
and
many
other
great
Commanders
;
Their
forces
were
supposed
to
bee
in
all
,
about
3000
Horse
and
foot
with
2
peices
of
Ordnance
.
Their
strength
3000
horse
&
foot
.
Behinde
the
foresaid
.
Bridge
was
a
great
hill
with
many
hedges
,
which
they
had
lined
with
Musketteers
,
to
the
great
annoyance
of
our
men
.
But
our
noble
Major
Generall
upon
hearing
of
the
allarm
,
Commanded
our
men
to
Armes
,
which
was
cheerfully
obeyed
;
and
by
parties
were
drawn
along
the
Cawsie
,
that
led
from
the
Town
to
the
Bridge
(
Medows
overflowed
with
water
being
on
both
sides
)
and
comming
to
charge
them
at
the
Bridge
,
The
charge
on
the
Enemy
begun
.
the
Enemy
stoutly
opposed
us
,
but
to
their
losse
;
whereupon
wee
had
2
Drakes
commanded
thither
,
and
our
men
cheerfully
wading
into
the
water
,
on
both
sides
,
did
so
pelt
them
,
while
the
Drakes
plaid
upon
the
Bridge
,
that
after
4
houres
fight
wee
drove
them
from
the
Bridge
and
the
Hedges
,
Cullum
Bridge
recovered
by
ours
.
and
forced
them
to
a
retreat
,
and
wee
having
got
the
Bridge
(
which
being
of
Stone
,
the
Enemy
had
partly
broken
down
)
yet
our
men
got
over
,
Commanded
by
Major
Bradberry
,
Ma●or
Bradberry
slain
.
The
Enemy
put
to
a
shamefull
retreat
.
Major
to
Colonell
Sparrows
Regiment
of
Essex
,
at
the
entring
over
which
Bridge
hee
was
slain
,
but
in
this
hot
bickering
,
wee
lost
not
above
8
or
10
men
,
at
the
most
,
and
so
the
Enemy
was
forced
to
a
shamefull
retreat
.
The
fight
began
betimes
in
the
morning
,
at
which
instant
there
was
a
party
of
70
or
80
horse
from
Farrington
to
set
upon
our
horse
,
quartered
at
a
Village
called
Brayton
in
Barkeshire
,
on
the
other
side
of
the
Town
,
about
2
miles
off
.
The
Enemy
was
,
there
,
commanded
by
Major
Hatton
Farmer
,
Major
of
the
Princes
Regiment
;
our
Horse
carryed
themselves
very
courageously
▪
beat
the
Enemy
out
of
their
quarter
,
and
pursued
them
within
a
mile
of
Farrington
,
and
killed
the
Major
with
divers
others
,
Major
Hatton
Farmer
slain
.
5
Irish
men
hanged
.
and
mortally
wounded
the
Captain
Leivtenant
of
the
Princes
Regiment
,
took
many
of
the
men
and
horse
,
among
whom
were
5
Irish
men
,
whom
wee
hanged
,
the
same
day
in
the
Market-place
,
and
not
above
12
of
these
horse
got
into
Farringdon
,
A
rare
&
clear
victory
.
the
rest
were
all
slain
or
taken
without
the
losse
of
any
one
of
our
men
or
horse
.
Their
intent
was
,
as
wee
were
informed
by
prisoners
,
and
a
Trumpeter
(
who
that
evening
came
from
Oxford
,
to
desire
the
Majors
body
)
that
the
horse
should
give
us
an
allarm
on
the
one
side
,
Sir
Henry
Gage
Governour
of
Oxford
slain
in
this
fight
.
whiles
the
foot
stormed
us
on
the
other
;
And
another
that
then
came
from
Oxford
gave
our
Major
Generall
information
,
and
both
of
them
affirmed
that
wee
slew
in
this
fight
Sir
Henry
Gage
,
Governour
of
Oxford
,
and
many
other
Gentlemen
of
great
quality
,
and
in
particular
that
Leivtenant
Colonell
Lower
,
Deputy
Governour
of
Wallingford
was
also
slain
.
I
am
confident
the
Enemy
had
a
great
advantage
of
us
,
by
the
bridge
and
hills
,
yet
the
Lord
fought
for
us
,
and
hath
graciously
delivered
us
out
of
their
hands
,
for
which
wee
desire
Thanks
may
bee
generally
given
to
the
Lord
of
Hoasts
,
and
God
of
Battles
,
and
in
particular
for
preserving
us
also
in
our
safe
passage
to
Abbington
,
the
Enemy
being
upon
their
march
so
neer
us
,
and
had
they
taken
us
,
it
would
have
occasioned
great
triumph
in
the
Enemy
,
A
great
mercy
and
preservation
to
us
.
there
being
of
us
4
Colonells
,
besides
other
Captains
and
Commanders
.
Our
Major
Generall
,
Dr.
Wilson
and
Quarter
Master
Generall
Burrowes
remember
their
loves
to
you
,
and
would
have
given
you
a
touch
heerof
,
but
that
I
undertook
to
save
them
that
labour
.
I
pray
you
acquaint
our
Friends
heerwith
,
as
having
exprest
nothing
but
what
I
know
to
bee
truth
.
One
of
the
Messengers
from
Oxford
informed
us
that
Prince
Rupert
engaged
himself
to
the
King
and
Lords
,
with
many
vowes
and
protestations
,
Prince
Ruperts
proud
brag
to
be
Master
of
Abbington
.
1
King
.
20.
1.
1.
yea
,
and
execrations
too
,
That
hee
would
dine
the
next
Sunday
in
.
Abbington
,
and
that
hee
would
bee
Master
of
it
by
12
a
clock
that
morning
,
forgetting
that
of
A●ab
to
Benhadad
;
Let
not
him
that
girdeth
on
his
harnesse
boast
himself
,
as
hee
that
putteth
it
off
.
But
missing
his
hopes
,
and
the
Governour
of
Oxford
being
also
slain
,
hee
was
ashamed
to
march
triumphantly
into
Oxford
,
with
the
forces
that
returned
,
but
came
sneaking
in
privately
another
way
;
where
the
Lords
mocking
him
askt
him
where
was
Abbington
,
Rupert
notably
jeered
for
his
brave
Victory
.
which
hee
boasted
hee
would
so
suddainly
have
.
But
wee
,
I
say
,
gave
them
such
a
breakfast
,
as
that
it
was
beleeved
hee
would
have
little
stomach
,
thereafter
to
come
and
visit
our
noble
Major
Generall
.
Wee
could
not
,
for
want
of
horse
,
pursue
the
victory
;
Colonell
Fynes
having
left
us
,
and
I
think
God
would
not
vouchsafe
to
do
him
so
much
honour
as
to
bee
present
at
so
noble
an
exploit
.
For
the
number
of
ours
slain
,
I
have
already
given
you
an
account
.
The
number
of
the
slain
of
the
Enemy
was
not
certainly
known
when
I
wrote
this
;
the
Country
reported
3
or
4
Cart-loads
of
dead
and
wounded
corps
to
bee
taken
with
them
,
besides
many
that
were
drowned
,
and
others
that
were
thrown
in
after
they
were
slain
,
and
some
found
dead
upon
the
place
.
Sam.
Harsnet
.
Abbington
this
12.
of
Jan.
1644.
And
heer
also
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
to
take
notice
,
that
this
brave
Victory
was
thus
happily
obtained
,
the
very
next
day
after
that
judgement
was
given
upon
that
egregious
and
abominable
hypocrite
and
atheist
,
and
most
pestilent
Incendiary
the
Arch
Prelate
of
Canterbury
:
Another
passage
of
divine
providence
.
And
that
on
the
very
same
day
also
wee
had
the
certain
information
of
those
brave
Victories
and
rich
prizes
,
forementioned
by
renowned
Captain
Swanley
,
specified
in
his
Letter
to
the
noble
Earl
of
Warwick
,
as
aforesaid
.
About
the
16
instant
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
especially
by
an
Expresse
from
the
Lord
Roberts
,
Governour
of
Plymouth
,
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
that
that
most
impious
and
impudent
rotten-hearted
Apostate
Skellum
Greenvill
,
having
gathered
all
the
forces
hee
could
raise
in
Cornwall
,
and
other
parts
of
the
West
,
did
about
the
10
of
January
,
1644.
about
eleven
of
the
clock
at
night
,
alarm
the
works
of
the
Town
of
Plymouth
,
in
4
severall
places
,
at
once
,
with
neer
6000
men
,
The
enemy
most
bravely
beaten
at
Plymouth
.
whereby
,
after
a
very
hot
dispute
the
Enemy
became
Masters
of
the
4
great
works
of
the
Town
;
out
of
two
of
which
they
were
quickly
beaten
,
but
held
the
third
,
called
Little
Penny-quick
,
and
began
to
scale
or
rather
digge
down
,
another
fort
called
Great
Penny-quick
:
But
,
at
last
,
by
the
admirable
courage
of
the
Commanders
and
Garrison-Souldiers
they
were
quite
beaten
out
of
that
too
,
with
great
losse
unto
the
Enemy
,
leaving
75
of
their
men
dead
on
the
place
,
The
Enemy
had
gotten
the
4
outworks
of
Plymouth
,
yet
were
beaten
out
of
them
all
again
.
and
(
at
last
)
4
times
as
many
more
slain
in
this
Service
,
besides
many
hundreds
wounded
:
For
,
as
soon
as
they
were
beaten
off
from
the
3
works
,
the
Plymouth
men
who
behaved
themselves
with
extraordinary
gallantry
,
invironed
the
fourth
work
(
whereinto
our
men
had
got
,
partly
by
digging
and
undermining
,
and
partly
by
scaling
)
and
the
Enemy
within
it
,
who
seeing
themselves
so
suddainly
beset
and
ensnared
(
as
it
were
)
in
their
so
late
and
so
sure
seeming
gotten
prize
,
instantly
surrendered
it
upon
quarter
for
their
lives
.
In
this
brave
bickering
there
were
also
many
prisoners
taken
and
much
armes
;
the
victory
was
very
great
,
and
the
Enemy
by
it
,
much
discouraged
,
Let
our
God
alone
therefore
have
the
greater
praise
and
glory
for
it
.
About
the
18
instant
,
wee
received
certain
information
again
,
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
of
valiant
Colonell
Holborns
taking
in
of
Sydenbam-House
,
Colon.
Holborn
his
good
service
in
the
West
.
in
which
hee
had
neer
an
100
prisoners
,
among
whom
,
was
one
Captain
,
one
Leivtenant
,
and
other
Officers
in
armes
together
with
some
other
persons
of
quality
;
And
hee
surprized
also
the
High-Sheriffe
of
Somersetshire
,
and
ten
Commissioners
of
Array
with
him
;
And
also
that
hee
shortly
after
,
took
300
prisoners
,
with
many
Horse
and
Armes
,
as
they
were
forraging
abroad
in
those
parts
,
for
plunder
and
spoyl
.
And
about
the
21
instant
,
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
had
a
debate
concerning
the
New
Modell
for
the
setling
of
the
Armies
;
And
proceeded
to
the
nomination
of
divers
Officers
for
the
new
Army
;
by
which
means
(
tho
for
the
time
,
the
Self-denying
Ordinance
seemed
,
at
this
time
,
to
bee
laid
aside
)
they
might
recall
any
of
the
Members
of
either
House
to
the
publike
Service
at
home
,
The
New
Modell
of
an
Army
of
21000
horse
and
foot
,
voted
in
Parliament
.
as
well
as
if
the
said
Ordinance
had
,
then
,
been
past
:
Upon
the
conclusion
of
the
debate
it
was
,
now
,
therefore
Ordered
and
Voted
,
that
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
should
bee
Commander
in
cheif
of
the
21000
Horse
and
Foot
to
bee
now
raised
according
to
the
New
Modell
,
and
Major
Generall
Skippon
to
bee
Major
Generall
of
the
whole
Army
;
and
then
they
proceeded
to
nominate
the
Colonells
of
each
Regiment
for
the
said
Modell
,
which
were
21
in
all
,
An
Ordinance
for
raising
Many
to
maintain
the
new
Army
.
whereof
Colonell
Holborn
,
and
Colonell
Rossiter
,
were
2
in
the
first
place
;
And
the
House
,
then
,
took
into
consideration
the
completing
of
an
Ordinance
for
the
raising
of
Monies
to
maintain
the
said
Army
,
which
shortly
after
was
perfectly
completed
in
all
particulars
,
whereof
more
,
in
their
more
proper
places
.
About
January
the
24
,
wee
had
most
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
which
were
read
in
Parliament
,
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
of
a
very
great
overthrow
given
to
the
Enemies
forces
neer
Chester
,
by
ever
to
bee
renowned
Sir
William
Breretons
forces
,
the
manner
whereof
was
,
A
brave
victory
obtained
by
ever
to
bee
renowned
Sir
William
Breretons
forces
neer
unto
Chester
.
in
breif
,
thus
related
.
That
the
Enemy
drew
forth
all
the
strength
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
that
they
could
get
together
in
and
about
Chester
,
and
marched
thence
with
an
intention
to
releive
Beeston
castle
,
then
strongly
besieged
by
Sir
William
Brereton
,
whereof
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
and
Sergeant
Major
Brookes
,
having
intelligence
,
they
fell
upon
them
in
their
passage
and
so
undauntedly
dealt
with
them
,
that
in
a
short
time
they
had
totally
routed
the
whole
body
of
the
Enemies
Army
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
slew
50
of
them
in
the
place
,
and
neer
200
wounded
;
They
took
prisoners
2
Colonells
,
one
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
2
Sergeant
Majors
,
6
Captains
,
10
Leivtenants
,
4
Ensignes
,
3
Sergeants
,
and
one
Corporall
;
They
took
also
200
horse
,
and
200
men
prisoners
,
with
400
Armes
and
much
Ammunition
,
whereby
(
as
it
may
bee
easiled
judged
)
Chester
Garrison
was
much
weakned
,
and
disabled
to
hold
out
long
,
the
then
present
siege
.
And
about
the
26
instant
,
wee
received
also
certain
knowledge
of
a
notable
and
brave
peice
of
Service
performed
by
Major
Generall
Craford
,
then
Governour
of
Ailsbury
,
who
going
with
but
about
90
horse
to
seek
quarter
for
his
Souldiers
,
and
finding
none
one
way
,
hee
wheeled
about
toward
Thame
and
unexpectedly
fell
upon
a
120
horse
of
the
Enemies
,
among
whom
was
Colonell
Bleyer
,
Governour
of
Walling
ford
Castle
,
who
when
they
saw
each
other
,
both
these
Champions
did
not
take
the
advantage
of
each
other
,
A
brave
peice
of
service
performed
by
valiant
Colo.
Craford
,
against
Colon.
Bleyer
and
his
party
.
but
in
a
fair
and
open
field
,
drew
into
battalia
,
and
sent
out
their
forlorn
hopes
of
each
side
,
who
presently
charged
one
another
,
and
so
both
bodies
met
,
and
both
these
Commanders
bravely
disputed
the
businesse
a
while
in
a
fiery
and
steely
language
,
and
with
much
interchangeable
courage
,
on
both
sides
;
But
,
at
last
,
our
party
most
undauntedly
routed
the
Enemy
,
Colonell
Craford
having
himself
very
sorely
wounded
Colonell
Bleyer
in
this
fight
;
but
his
horse
not
being
maimed
,
his
heeles
did
his
Master
more
service
than
his
own
hands
could
,
and
carryed
him
fiercely
away
,
half
dead
,
out
of
the
field
,
all
the
rest
,
both
horse
and
men
,
being
either
taken
or
kild
,
save
only
about
13
or
14
who
escaped
with
the
wounded
Governour
,
20
were
so
sorely
wounded
that
they
could
not
bee
brought
prisoners
into
Ailsbury
,
and
not
being
capable
of
doing
any
further
hurt
,
they
left
them
behinde
,
to
creep
(
if
they
could
)
to
their
own
Chirurgeons
and
seek
their
own
cure
.
The
2
Governours
,
as
wee
were
credibly
informed
,
meeting
together
,
in
person
,
in
this
brave
encounter
,
assaulted
each
other
in
a
single
combate
,
and
for
a
while
bravely
on
both
sides
maintained
the
duell
,
till
Bleyer
received
a
most
dangerous
wound
,
and
as
I
said
before
,
by
his
horses
swiftnesse
escaped
away
.
Wee
lost
but
3
men
of
ours
,
in
this
furious
fight
,
and
so
ours
most
victoriously
returned
to
Ailsbury
,
with
their
prisoners
.
About
the
28
of
this
instant
,
the
Committee
of
the
County
of
Kent
,
(
that
brave
unanimous
County
,
most
happy
by
the
noblenesse
of
an
enobled
Gentry
)
presented
a
petition
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
The
County
of
Kent
petition
the
Parliament
for
their
setting
forward
of
the
Self-denying
Ordinance
.
wherein
they
expressed
great
thankfulnesse
unto
them
for
their
indefatigable
and
constant
care
and
paines
for
the
good
of
the
publike
Affaires
of
the
Kingdom
;
unto
which
also
they
declared
their
singular
good
affection
and
faithfulnesse
:
And
humbly
also
prayed
that
the
House
would
proceed
in
fully
passing
the
Self-denying
Ordinance
,
for
the
disabling
of
the
Members
of
either
House
to
bear
any
Office
in
the
Common-wealth
,
during
the
time
of
these
Warres
(
which
Ordinance
,
though
it
had
about
this
time
clearly
passed
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
yet
received
some
long
stop
and
contradiction
in
the
House
of
Peeres
)
which
Petition
of
those
Kentish
Gentlemen
,
was
received
with
great
acceptance
,
and
thanks
returned
to
the
Petitioners
,
with
promise
of
their
best
endevours
to
hasten
it
.
Some
other
particulars
were
also
inserted
in
their
Petition
,
concerning
some
particular
distempers
and
greivances
in
that
County
,
which
were
referred
to
a
Committee
,
and
in
speciall
concerning
the
unnaturall
Conspirators
for
the
betraying
of
Dover
Castle
,
and
Chattam
,
in
Kent
,
who
were
then
kept
in
durance
to
bee
in
due
time
called
to
a
severe
account
for
that
most
vile
and
trecherous
design
,
which
was
afterward
effected
,
with
the
death
of
divers
of
the
cheif
ring-leaders
therein
.
Finally
about
the
30
of
this
instant
January
,
wee
received
certain
intelligence
out
of
Warwickeshire
,
of
the
singular
good
successe
of
Major
Purefoy
,
at
Compton
House
against
the
Enemy
,
as
by
his
own
Letter
will
more
fully
appear
,
which
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
I
have
thought
fit
heer
to
insert
.
The
Copy
of
Serjeant
Major
Purefoyes
Letter
(
the
brave
Governour
of
Compton
House
in
Warwickshire
)
to
his
Colonell
,
Colonell
Purefoy
.
SIR
,
I
Shall
heer
,
breifly
relate
(
for
all
passages
would
bee
too
tedious
to
trouble
you
withall
)
how
that
first
I
desire
,
with
all
my
Soul
,
that
God
may
have
all
the
praise
and
glory
which
is
due
to
a
God
that
hath
now
and
ever
shewed
himself
unto
mee
,
almost
by
miracles
,
in
delivering
mee
and
all
under
my
Command
,
from
very
many
and
most
eminent
dangers
.
This
night
,
about
2
of
the
clock
,
a
1000
or
1200
horse
and
foot
of
the
Enemies
fell
upon
mee
at
Compton
,
stormed
my
Outworks
,
gained
the
Stables
,
and
cut
down
my
great
Drawbridge
,
possest
themselves
of
all
my
Troop
of
Horses
,
and
took
about
30
of
my
foot
Souldiers
in
their
beds
,
A
suddain
and
most
dangerous
assault
of
about
1200
of
the
Enemy
upon
Compton
House
who
lay
over
the
Stables
,
and
all
this
was
done
almost
before
a
man
could
think
what
to
doe
:
Wee
received
this
fierce
alarm
,
as
wee
had
good
cause
,
and
presently
made
good
the
new
Skonce
,
before
the
Stonebridge
,
and
beat
them
out
of
the
great
Court
,
there
being
about
200
entred
,
and
ready
to
storm
the
Skonce
;
but
(
by
Gods
mercy
)
wee
gave
them
so
hot
a
sally
,
Ours
bravely
sally
out
upon
the
Enemy
and
beat
them
back
that
wee
forced
them
to
retreat
back
to
the
Stables
,
Barnes
,
and
Brew-house
,
where
from
the
windowes
they
played
very
hot
upon
us
;
I
then
commanded
Leivtenant
Purefoy
and
my
Quarter-master
(
having
no
other
Officers
of
quality
at
home
,
the
rest
being
abroad
,
with
about
30
of
my
best
Troopers
)
to
sally
out
upon
the
Enemy
with
a
party
of
some
40.
and
to
attempt
the
regaining
of
the
Brew-house
,
and
the
roomes
above
,
which
instantly
they
did
,
with
most
gallant
resolution
and
courage
,
Sergeant
Bird
was
one
that
came
not
short
in
bravery
of
any
.
40
of
ours
most
bravely
beat
the
Enemy
.
This
party
,
I
say
,
fought
thus
with
the
Enemy
,
and
came
to
push
of
Pike
,
nay
,
to
the
swords
point
,
and
laid
about
them
so
bravely
,
that
they
forced
the
Enemy
to
flie
from
chamber
to
chamber
,
Whereupon
,
I
presently
sent
out
my
youngest
brother
,
the
Ensign
,
with
my
3
Corporalls
of
horse
,
and
about
40
more
men
,
to
releive
the
first
party
;
And
I
assure
you
,
Sir
,
the
young
Boy
fought
well
,
and
led
on
his
men
most
bravely
and
releived
his
brother
,
by
which
means
,
all
the
upper
roomes
were
regained
,
and
now
the
Enemies
kept
onely
the
Stables
and
the
Barnes
which
they
held
stoutly
,
but
my
resolute
Souldiers
did
then
so
thunder
their
horse
,
and
Reserves
of
foot
that
stood
within
Pistoll
shot
,
Sir
William
and
Sir
Charles
Cōpton
beaten
back
and
the
Outworks
recovered
.
that
Sir
William
and
Sir
Charles
Compton
,
(
who
were
there
present
)
began
to
give
ground
,
which
,
my
Souldiers
easily
perceiving
,
some
leapt
out
at
the
windowes
,
and
so
into
the
Out-works
,
by
which
meanes
I
recovered
my
Out-works
again
,
and
made
a
sally-port
,
by
which
the
Enemy
endevoured
to
retreat
at
,
but
finding
they
were
frustrated
of
their
hopes
,
and
that
my
Musketteers
did
play
so
hot
upon
the
great
Draw-bridge
,
that
they
could
not
bee
releived
;
and
withall
,
wee
having
beaten
the
Enemy
out
of
that
work
,
which
wee
stormed
,
when
you
took
the
House
,
The
great
drawbridg
recovered
&
the
Enemy
coopt
up
.
I
had
time
,
therby
,
to
recover
fully
the
great
Draw-bridge
,
and
instantly
got
new
Ropes
,
and
new
Locks
,
and
drew
it
up
again
in-spight
of
them
all
.
Now
by
this
means
,
all
those
(
whose
names
are
heer
with
inclosed
to
you
)
were
all
in
Cobs
pound
,
having
no
means
in
the
world
to
retreat
,
whereupon
they
fought
desperately
for
the
space
of
3
houres
,
and
the
valiant
Comptons
perceiving
their
extreme
losse
,
attempted
3
severall
times
to
storme
and
regain
my
Out-works
,
A
fierce
fight
on
both
sides
.
but
all
the
3
times
were
beaten
off
with
as
much
resolution
(
I
praise
the
Lord
)
and
gallantry
of
my
Souldiers
,
as
could
bee
expressed
by
men
.
The
Enemy
within
set
fir●
on
the
hay
,
straw
,
and
all
combustible
stuffe
,
to
smother
my
men
out
of
the
upper
roomes
,
which
did
indeed
much
annoy
them
,
and
the
Enemy
,
without
,
threw
at
least
an
100
hand-granadoes
upon
the
houses
,
so
as
they
set
them
on
fire
in
3
severall
places
;
Whereupon
Sir
Charles
and
Sir
William
thinking
all
their
own
,
Sir
Charles
and
Sir
Will
Compton
proffer
to
parley
,
but
rejected
.
sent
a
Trumpeter
to
parley
,
but
I
commanded
that
none
should
parley
,
nor
would
I
permit
the
Trumpeter
to
speak
at
all
unto
mee
,
and
●ain
hee
would
have
said
something
to
the
Souldiers
,
but
I
commanded
him
upon
his
life
to
bee
gone
and
not
to
return
any
more
upon
his
perill
,
and
wee
continued
in
fight
still
,
and
the
foresaid
fire
did
so
increase
that
I
thought
it
fit
to
offer
quarter
to
all
those
that
were
in
the
Stable
,
A
fierce
assault
made
on
the
enemy
in
the
stable
.
for
their
lives
only
,
but
they
would
not
hear
mee
.
Upon
which
I
drew
all
my
men
together
,
and
fell
violently
in
upon
them
,
in
which
assault
were
slain
and
taken
prisoners
,
all
whose
names
are
in
the
ensuing
List
.
This
did
so
dis-hearten
the
Comptons
and
all
their
forces
,
that
they
presently
drew
off
all
their
foot
,
and
onely
faced
mee
with
their
horse
,
and
sent
another
Trumpeter
to
parley
,
The
Enemy
enforced
to
retreat
&
be
gone
but
I
commanded
to
give
fire
upon
him
;
that
hee
returned
with
no
other
an
answer
,
but
what
a
Musket
could
speak
.
And
thus
by
Gods
providence
and
mercy
wee
were
clearly
rid
of
them
.
Sir
,
this
is
as
true
and
short
a
narration
,
as
I
could
conveniently
give
you
.
I
am
(
as
wee
are
all
)
Your
obliged
Servants
and
Kinsmen
,
George
&
William
Purefoy
.
Compton
,
Jan.
30.
1644.
Wee
recovered
all
our
own
men
,
again
,
that
the
Enemy
had
taken
.
A
List
of
the
Officers
,
and
Souldiers
slain
and
taken
Prisoners
.
Captains
3.
Leivtenants
2.
one
Ensigne
,
one
Quartermaster
,
one
Cornet
;
●
Corporalls
,
3
Sergeants
,
Troopers
and
foot
Souldiers
,
about
50.
The
slain
,
and
the
prizes
and
prisoners
taken
besides
6
Cartloades
of
wounded
men
carryed
off
,
and
neer
upon
40
Common
Souldiers
left
dead
behinde
them
,
in
and
about
the
House
or
Garrison
.
Of
mine
own
men
both
horse
and
foot
,
onely
one
was
desperately
wounded
,
and
another
slightly
hurt
,
but
not
one
,
I
say
,
was
slain
;
a
rare
and
even
wonderfull
providence
indeed
.
Wee
took
of
the
Enemies
horse
and
foot
arms
,
an
100
Muskets
,
40
Pistolls
,
and
about
20
hand-granadoes
.
This
fight
began
about
2
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
,
and
continued
till
about
9.
in
which
time
the
Enemy
stormed
us
4
severall
times
,
and
were
still
beaten
off
;
A
most
remarkable
Victory
&
Deliverance
.
the
number
of
them
were
both
horse
and
foot
between
a
1000
and
1200
as
their
prisoners
confessed
.
With
their
hand-granadoes
,
they
desperately
fired
our
stables
,
barnes
,
and
brew-house
in
3
severall
places
,
but
did
us
no
more
considerable
hurt
;
and
wee
lost
about
20
horse
,
and
some
of
our
Muskets
.
And
was
not
heer
,
good
Reader
,
a
most
remarkable
evidence
and
undeniable
testimony
of
Gods
strong
arm
with
us
,
in
putting
such
a
resolute
and
courageous
spirit
into
the
heart
of
our
Souldiers
,
and
so
admirably
delivering
them
from
the
rage
of
such
a
resolute
and
furious
enemy
?
And
at
the
same
time
,
wee
had
also
farther
certain
information
,
that
the
very
next
night
that
this
foresaid
defeat
was
performed
,
6
Troopes
of
horse
belonging
to
the
Garrison
of
Northampton
,
went
forth
thence
to
discover
what
parties
of
the
Kings
were
haply
Another
brave
defeat
given
to
a
part
of
the
foresaid
Enemies
horse
in
their
hoped
return
home
,
by
Northampton
Horse
.
to
bee
found
about
the
Country
(
not
knowing
at
all
of
the
foresaid
brave
defeat
at
Compton
House
)
and
fell
upon
3
Troopes
of
the
same
Enemies
whch
had
been
so
beaten
before
at
Compton
House
,
and
were
now
quartered
,
in
their
return
,
that
night
,
in
Kings-Sutton
,
neer
Banbury
,
where
Northampton
forces
took
57
horse
and
6
prisoners
,
the
rest
of
their
men
getting
into
the
Church
there
,
and
into
another
great
house
close
by
it
.
Northampton
forces
lost
in
this
adventure
but
one
man
,
who
was
shot
as
hee
went
to
fasten
a
Petarre
unto
the
Church
door
,
and
one
more
was
wounded
;
All
the
horse
taken
as
aforesaid
,
they
sold
at
Northampton
the
next
day
of
their
return
home
.
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
And
heer
now
again
,
good
Reader
,
bee
pleased
to
make
a
little
stay
,
A
breif
&
gratefull
recitall
of
all
this
last
Moneths
Parliamentary
mercies
.
and
with
a
gracious
and
gratefull
heart
,
a
little
to
muse
and
meditate
on
(
and
that
with
wonder
and
amazement
too
)
the
many
and
marvellous
acts
of
Gods
most
precious
providence
in
all
the
remarkable
passages
of
this
moneth
also
,
in
preserving
his
blessed
Bush
,
still
Burning
,
but
unconsumed
still
,
in
the
midst
of
so
many
fierce
and
furious
devouring
emflagration●
,
as
namely
,
In
the
death
and
downfall
of
those
impious
and
Arch
Traitors
of
their
Country
,
Carew
,
and
the
Hothams
.
The
brave
exploits
of
our
forces
about
Winchester
,
and
Ailsbury
;
Colonell
Laughorns
brave
services
in
Wales
,
related
by
renowned
Captain
Swanleyes
Letter
to
the
Parliament
.
The
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Robber
,
that
Prince
of
Pilferers
,
by
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
at
Abbington
;
together
with
the
brave
beating
of
the
Enemies
at
Plymouth
;
And
Colonell
Holborns
good
services
in
the
West
.
The
New-Modell-Army
constituted
,
and
the
brave
Victory
of
Sir
William
Brer●tons
forces
in
Cheshire
;
Together
with
Colonell
Crafords
good
service
;
And
the
zeale
of
the
Kentish
Gentry
for
the
good
of
the
Kingdom
.
And
in
the
last
,
not
least
,
most
famous
defeat
given
to
the
fierce
and
furious
Royalists
at
Compton
House
;
And
the
good
service
of
the
Northampton
forces
,
now
last
related
.
And
,
now
,
then
,
tell
mee
,
good
Reader
,
whether
England
hath
not
just
cause
,
in
admiration
,
and
adoration
of
our
English
Israels
great
and
glorious
Shepherd
,
who
neither
slumbers
nor
sleeps
,
in
most
happy
,
though
most
unholy
,
sinfull
and
ungratefull
Englands
constant
conservation
,
to
sing
,
and
say
,
with
that
Princely
Prophet
,
Psal.
76.
4
,
5.
King
David
,
Thou
art
(
O
Lord
our
God
)
more
glorious
and
excellent
than
the
mountains
of
prey
;
The
stout
hearted
are
spoyled
,
they
have
slept
their
sleep
,
and
none
of
the
men
of
might
have
found
their
hands
.
Surely
,
therefore
,
even
the
wrath
of
man
shall
praise
thee
,
and
the
remainder
of
his
fury
shalt
thou
restrain
.
February
.
1644.
But
now
to
goe
on
.
AND
now
in
the
entrance
into
the
first
observation
of
this
Moneth
of
Februaries
wonder
of
the
Burning
Bush
not
consumed
,
I
shall
begin
with
the
information
of
a
very
pretty
peice
of
service
performed
by
some
of
the
Parliaments
Forces
neer
Melton
Mowberry
,
A
brave
passage
of
Gods
providence
at
Sir
Erasmus
de
la
Fountains
house
neer
unto
Melton
Mowberry
.
which
was
thus
:
A
party
of
Horse
from
Beaver
Castle
,
came
suddenly
and
secretly
to
assault
some
of
our
Leicestershire
Forces
,
who
were
making
a
Garrison
at
Sir
Erasmus
de
la
Fountains
House
neer
Melton
,
aforesaid
,
with
a
full
intent
and
hope
to
have
surprised
them
,
but
were
happily
frustrated
of
their
expectation
;
For
,
the
Parliaments
forces
having
notice
of
the
Enemies
approach
,
they
valiantly
repulsed
them
,
took
and
slew
about
8
of
them
,
and
during
the
time
of
the
skirmish
,
some
of
our
nimble
Souldiers
running
hastily
to
supply
the
want
of
powder
,
unawares
set
one
or
2
barrels
of
powder
on
fire
,
which
suddenly
blew
up
one
part
of
Sir
Erasmus
his
House
,
and
did
very
little
other
hurt
;
But
see
the
wise
and
good
providence
of
God
,
who
turned
this
little
losse
into
a
farre
greater
gain
and
benefit
,
for
by
this
means
,
at
the
least
300
pounds
worth
of
Plate
and
many
good
Armes
were
discovered
,
which
had
before
been
hid
in
the
ground
,
and
thus
made
good
prize
,
to
bee
employed
for
the
Parliaments
service
and
benefit
.
And
about
the
same
time
,
wee
were
also
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Leicestershire
,
that
a
party
from
Ashbey
de
la
Zoneb
,
came
to
Cole-Orton
,
Ashby
Cavalei●s
beaten
soundly
at
Cole-Orton
in
Leicestershire
intending
to
have
surprized
our
men
there
,
and
to
have
plundered
the
Town
;
but
they
mist
of
their
aim
,
and
in
the
attempt
lost
above
70
or
80
of
their
horse
.
Very
good
helps
to
carry
on
the
businesse
this
Winter
season
.
And
about
the
6
of
this
instant
February
,
wee
received
credible
intelligence
out
of
Wales
,
that
Colonell
Gerard
with
all
the
strength
hee
could
raise
at
that
time
,
came
against
Cardigan
Castle
(
which
hee
understood
was
but
meanly
provided
of
necessaries
)
and
therefore
besieged
it
;
whereof
valiant
Colonell
Jones
was
then
Governour
.
Gerard
by
a
stratagem
having
got
into
the
Town
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
Colo.
Gerard
,
before
Cardigan
in
Wales
.
brake
down
the
Bridge
between
it
and
Pembrokeshire
,
which
was
neer
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Cardigan
,
that
so
no
releife
might
come
to
them
;
and
heerupon
,
hee
presently
by
a
Trumpeter
sent
a
summons
to
the
Castle
.
But
courageous
Colonell
Jones
returned
an
answer
to
this
effect
.
That
hee
had
in
the
Castle
300
raw
hides
,
and
when
all
other
necessaries
failed
,
they
would
eate
them
,
and
when
they
were
spent
,
hee
and
his
Souldiers
would
come
forth
and
fight
for
their
lives
,
and
neither
give
nor
take
quarter
,
and
in
the
interim
would
keep
the
Castle
.
In
which
mean
time
,
the
brave
Colonell
sent
to
renowned
Colonell
Laughorn
,
to
come
to
his
releif
,
which
hee
promised
and
did
;
Col.
Laughorn
bravely
releives
Colonell
Jones
at
Cardigan
▪
but
when
this
valiant
Colonell
came
to
the
Bridge
,
hee
found
it
broken
down
,
as
aforesaid
,
which
was
some
impediment
to
his
desire
,
but
yet
,
like
an
invincible
Caesar
resolving
,
Aut
viam
invenire
aut
facere
,
with
Fagots
,
boards
,
and
such
like
helps
,
hee
made
away
to
passe
over
the
River
,
and
whiles
hee
was
getting
over
,
hee
caused
an
Arrow
to
bee
shot
into
the
Castle
with
a
Letter
in
it
,
to
give
them
notice
that
hee
was
come
,
and
so
presently
hee
fell
upon
the
Enemy
on
one
side
,
and
Colonell
Jones
issuing
out
of
the
Castle
on
the
other
side
,
they
soon
gave
Gerard
enough
to
doe
and
put
Gerard
and
all
his
forces
to
a
totall
rout
,
The
prisoners
and
prizes
.
took
and
slew
350
of
them
,
200
being
found
dead
on
the
place
,
they
took
also
600
Armes
,
150
prisoners
,
among
whom
were
divers
Officers
and
men
of
quality
and
4
brasse
peices
of
Ordinance
.
Much
about
this
foresaid
time
was
that
great
bluster
of
a
Parturiunt
montes
,
nascitur
ridiculus
mus
;
The
Treaty
for
a
pretended
Peace
at
Vxbridge
.
as
,
indeed
,
at
last
it
proved
.
I
mean
the
Treaty
of
Peace
at
Vxbridge
;
In
which
interim
,
a
Petition
was
contrived
by
some
mischeivous
Malignants
of
the
County
of
Buckingham
,
wherin
one
Sir
John
Laurence
of
the
same
County
was
a
great
stickler
,
and
was
afterwards
,
for
it
,
sent
for
to
London
,
and
committed
to
safe
custody
.
Buckingham
Malignan●s
petition
the
Parliament
Commissioners
in
the
midst
of
the
Treaty
.
Which
Petition
was
intended
to
bee
presented
to
the
Parliament
Commissioners
at
Vxbridge
,
in
the
very
midst
of
the
time
of
their
Treaty
;
the
effect
of
this
Petition
was
;
That
Religion
might
bee
established
in
this
Kingdom
,
as
in
the
purest
times
(
which
,
indeed
,
were
very
impure
,
especially
in
point
of
Discipline
,
which
was
meer
Popish
)
of
Queen
Elizabeth
:
That
,
thus
,
these
malignant
Petitioners
might
the
more
subtilly
and
slily
,
incense
the
other
(
Popish
or
Atheisticall
)
Oxonian
Commissioners
,
and
the
whole
Malignant
party
,
the
apparent
and
known
Enemies
to
the
truely
intended
pure
Reformation
of
Religion
,
and
so
to
make
this
plot
to
conduce
much
to
the
breaking
off
of
this
Treaty
,
and
that
upon
the
dissolution
thereof
,
the
King
and
his
party
might
with
the
better
colour
)
declare
and
publish
to
the
world
(
though
most
falsly
)
that
the
Parliament
was
the
only
cause
of
the
annihilating
of
this
Treaty
,
A
notorious
plot
by
the
Buckingham
petition
against
the
Parliament
.
and
so
consequently
Enemies
to
Peace
,
and
thus
bring
an
universall
odium
upon
the
Parliament
;
and
their
party
,
whose
unsetled
and
unstable
spirits
,
wholely
addicted
to
faction
and
novelties
,
would
not
admit
of
any
thing
but
their
own
pretended
Reformation
,
but
rather
chose
the
continuance
and
increase
of
Warre
and
bloodshed
.
And
for
the
more
full
and
clear
assurance
(
forsooth
)
of
this
their
most
foule
and
false
accusation
,
and
,
indeed
,
for
the
firmer
corroborating
of
this
their
most
dangerous
and
devillish
plot
and
design
;
they
at
Oxford
had
already
,
before
hand
,
drawn
up
a
Full
Declaration
,
and
translated
it
into
severall
Languages
,
that
thus
,
as
soon
as
they
had
treated
as
farre
as
they
had
plotted
and
preintended
,
A
Declaration
prepared
and
printed
at
Oxford
,
to
be
spread
over
the
3
Kingdoms
,
&
into
forain
parts
touching
the
cause
of
the
breach
of
the
Treaty
.
they
might
speedily
disperse
those
their
foresaid
Declarations
,
both
over
all
our
3
Kingdomes
,
and
also
into
all
other
Forrain
parts
,
to
prepossesse
them
with
those
their
most
grosse
and
abominable
untruths
,
and
so
delude
them
,
and
all
ours
,
by
most
falsly
laying
the
cause
of
the
breach
of
this
(
on
their
side
)
meer
mock-Treaty
,
upon
the
innocent
Parliament
;
Thus
,
hoping
,
I
say
,
by
these
specious
pretences
(
having
pre-occupated
the
hearts
and
beleif
of
the
people
)
that
they
could
not
easily
bee
undeceived
at
the
second
hand
.
But
see
now
the
admirable
wisdome
and
justice
of
our
God
against
them
,
and
his
great
mercy
toward
us
,
who
so
ordered
the
issue
,
and
the
upshot
of
that
Treaty
,
that
by
the
refusall
of
3
Articles
,
mainly
and
primarily
to
bee
insisted
on
,
and
by
the
Kings
Commissioners
to
bee
condescended
unto
,
to
the
Parliaments
Commissioners
,
namely
,
1.
The
Settlement
of
the
true
Reformed
Religion
.
2.
The
Establishment
of
the
Militia
for
a
season
,
in
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
The
true
cause
of
the
dissolution
of
the
Treaty
at
Vxbridge
.
3.
The
prosecution
of
the
Warre
against
the
Rebels
of
Ireland
,
and
disclaiming
that
accursed
Cessation
of
Armes
with
them
,
that
by
their
most
unjust
refusall
,
I
say
,
of
these
3
Articles
,
whereof
,
not
one
would
bee
fairly
granted
,
and
especially
by
those
Oxford
Commissioners
,
so
irreligious
and
even
Atheisticall
justifying
,
and
that
(
in
the
Kings
name
)
that
most
horrid
and
hideous
Rebellion
in
Ireland
,
sealed
with
the
most
inhumane
massacre
and
bloody
slaughter
and
murthering
of
almost
200000
innocent
English
Protestants
,
the
Kings
said
Commissioners
,
most
irreligiously
and
audaciously
daring
openly
to
professe
that
his
Majesty
their
Master
could
not
in
point
of
Honour
,
The
wicked
Cessation
of
arms
in
Ireland
.
justified
by
the
Kings
Commission
at
Vxbridge
.
Justice
,
and
Conscience
,
yeeld
to
the
Parliaments
desire
therein
;
whereby
,
I
say
,
even
this
unreasonable
and
irreligious
refusall
of
the
Parliaments
most
just
and
righteous
demands
(
notwithstanding
the
foresaid
Declaration
framed
and
forged
on
the
impious
anvill
of
Don
Digbies
vicious
invention
at
Oxford
,
whereby
they
thought
to
have
gained
much
credit
,
reputation
,
and
advantage
to
their
party
,
yet
)
I
say
,
by
this
refusall
,
they
became
great
losers
in
the
affections
of
the
people
over
the
whole
Kingdom
,
Malum
consilium
consulioribus
pessi●●●
.
who
also
saw
that
in
the
space
of
full
20
dayes
sitting
,
they
would
not
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
agree
to
any
one
Proposition
of
the
Parliaments
,
which
so
grosse
miscarriage
of
things
,
especially
in
that
abominable
justification
of
the
Irish
Rebellion
must
needs
lye
upon
them
as
a
most
odiously
black
indelible
stain
of
intolerable
ignominy
and
disgrace
to
all
succeeding
p●sterity
.
And
,
indeed
,
to
speak
the
truth
plainly
,
what
good
could
bee
expected
from
a
Treaty
which
was
to
bee
held
with
a
seduced
and
misled
King
,
a
degenerated
and
ignoble
Nobility
,
a
proud
and
superstitious
Clergie
,
an
ambitious
and
atheisticall
Gentry
,
and
an
irreligious
and
most
malignant
Common
people
?
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
February
,
there
came
Letters
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
of
an
excellent
peice
of
service
performed
by
Major
Bridges
,
Governour
of
Warwick
Castle
,
the
particulars
whereof
,
for
the
Readers
better
satisfaction
,
I
will
set
downe
in
the
words
of
the
Majors
own
Letter
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Sir
,
I
doubt
not
but
you
will
bee
glad
to
hear
of
the
good
successe
which
God
hath
given
unto
mee
,
in
delivering
into
my
hands
a
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
called
Stoke
House
in
Glocestershire
but
borders
on
Warwickeshire
,
A
brave
peice
of
service
performed
by
Major
Bridges
,
Governour
of
Warwick
,
at
Stok-New-house
in
Worcestershire
.
where
,
together
with
the
House
,
I
also
took
a
Troop
of
Horse
;
And
it
will
bee
the
more
remarkable
in
respect
of
the
goodnesse
of
God
,
when
wee
consider
the
small
power
I
had
to
doe
it
,
and
the
place
it
stood
in
,
being
between
2
of
the
Enemies
Garrisons
,
the
one
was
Cambden
,
but
2
miles
distant
,
the
other
Evisham
,
7
miles
distant
.
But
I
being
affected
with
the
sad
complaints
of
the
Country
,
and
considering
the
danger
of
delayes
,
and
having
notice
that
the
Enemy
wrought
hard
to
perfect
the
Fortifications
,
resolved
to
take
the
present
opportunity
;
and
that
my
design
might
bee
carryed
on
with
the
more
privacy
,
wherein
much
of
my
safety
consisted
,
the
Regiment
of
our
County
being
absent
or
not
in
readinesse
,
I
sent
2
of
the
3
Companies
of
mine
own
Garrison
,
by
small
parties
,
into
the
Country
,
as
to
gather
Contribution
,
but
commanded
the
Officers
not
to
return
till
I
gave
them
orders
;
to
these
2
Companies
I
got
an
addition
of
60
Foot
,
commanded
by
one
of
my
Captains
,
of
the
Town-Company
,
with
some
part
of
mine
own
Troop
and
about
70
Horse
,
belonging
to
the
Committee
of
Worcestershire
,
and
thus
I
marched
all
that
night
,
and
being
come
to
the
House
I
began
to
storm
it
,
and
the
next
day
fell
upon
the
House
and
stables
,
by
break
of
day
,
both
at
once
.
The
House
was
of
stone
very
strong
;
they
within
it
had
made
up
the
windowes
and
doores
with
brick
and
stone
,
and
defended
the
House
very
stoutly
for
about
an
houre
and
a
half
,
but
at
length
wee
entred
by
force
,
and
took
the
House
and
all
therein
,
The
House
taken
by
storm
and
all
in
it
.
without
the
losse
of
one
man
,
(
blessed
bee
the
Lord
)
notwithstanding
that
in
all
that
time
wee
were
without
shelter
,
and
the
bullets
and
stones
flew
thick
about
our
eares
.
Since
this
,
I
heard
that
the
Enemy
drew
out
of
Evisham
and
Cambden
,
to
releive
their
Friends
,
but
could
not
come
up
time
enough
;
by
which
means
(
God
so
appointing
)
I
returned
with
my
prisoners
and
spoile
unmolested
,
a
List
wherof
you
have
herewith
immediately
following
:
And
to
conclude
,
the
said
House
being
a
Papists
,
and
the
whole
Garrison
of
that
Religion
,
to
prevent
the
building
of
any
more
such
Rookes
nests
,
I
fired
the
House
,
and
desire
,
you
would
with
us
,
praise
God
for
this
Victory
.
Sir
,
Your
Servant
,
John
Bridges
.
Warwick
Castle
,
Feb.
8.
1644.
A
List
of
the
Prisoners
taken
by
Major
Bridges
,
Governour
of
Warwick
Castle
,
at
Stoke
House
in
Gloucestershire
,
Captain
Edward
Brent
,
Captain
George
Brent
,
Captain
Richard
Canning
,
Captain
Smith
,
Captain
Thomas
Canning
;
together
with
about
30
more
,
Officers
and
Gentlemen
of
quality
,
all
Papists
,
and
many
other
common
Souldiers
.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
wee
were
also
credibly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
that
Captain
Stones
(
a
brave
active
and
loyall
Commander
under
Sir
William
Brereton
,
and
now
Governour
of
Eccleshall
Castle
,
Partshall
Garrison
taken
by
brave
Major
Stones
,
Governour
of
Eccleshall
Castle
.
in
the
County
of
Stafford
)
with
a
small
party
marched
against
Partshall
House
,
another
Popish
Garison
of
the
Enemies
,
which
was
strongly
fortified
and
Moated
about
;
Hee
taking
the
opportunity
of
the
Draw-bridge
,
being
let
down
,
suddenly
forced
his
passage
,
surprized
the
Centinells
,
and
so
fell
in
among
the
whole
Garrison
,
fought
bravely
with
them
for
a
good
season
,
killed
many
of
them
in
the
fight
,
and
took
prisoners
,
Colonell
Ashbey
,
the
Governour
,
with
divers
Gentlemen
of
quality
,
a
Jesuite
,
which
was
their
Priest
,
and
Son
and
Heire
to
a
Popish
Knight
,
and
about
60
Souldiers
;
and
thus
wee
were
possessed
of
the
whole
House
,
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
and
other
good
prize
which
was
within
it
.
Wee
also
were
credibly
assured
by
Letters
from
Abbington
,
about
the
14
of
this
instant
February
,
that
Major
Generall
Brown
,
that
most
renowned
,
Major
Generall
Brown
active
about
Oxford
.
valiant
,
and
active
Commander
,
sent
forth
a
party
of
Horse
toward
Harrington
,
who
having
intelligence
,
where
the
Enemy
kept
a
Court
of
Guard
,
about
half
a
mile
from
Harrington
,
our
said
Forces
got
between
them
and
the
Town
,
by
which
means
they
surprized
the
whole
Guard
,
being
19
men
,
and
brought
them
all
prisoners
into
Abbington
.
And
that
the
said
Noble
Major
Generall
hearing
of
some
provisions
which
were
going
from
some
Malignants
in
those
parts
,
to
Oxford
,
hee
sent
out
a
party
to
intercept
them
,
who
took
27
Horse
load
of
Corn
,
Cheese
,
and
other
provisions
of
which
they
had
then
no
little
want
at
Oxford
.
About
the
16
instant
wee
were
informed
by
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Colo.
Lamberts
forces
at
Heightley
in
Yorkeshire
.
that
about
150
of
the
Enemies
Horse
from
Skipton
,
fell
upon
the
Parliaments
quarters
at
Heightley
,
where
they
suddenly
surprizing
our
Guards
,
they
came
into
the
Town
and
took
neer
an
100
prisoners
,
and
60
Horse
with
their
booty
:
But
as
they
were
about
to
retreat
,
Colonell
Lamberts
men
being
quartered
neer
hand
took
the
alarum
and
came
to
releive
Colonell
〈◊〉
men
(
whose
quarters
had
been
thus
beaten
up
,
the
Colonell
himself
being
then
absent
)
and
performed
their
parts
so
●allantly
,
that
they
rescued
all
our
own
prisoners
,
and
most
of
the
booty
which
the
Enemy
had
taken
,
killed
15
of
them
on
the
place
,
took
about
20
of
them
prisoners
,
wounded
and
took
the
Commander
in
Cheif
of
the
Enemies
party
,
Captain
Hugher
;
killed
his
Leivetenant
also
,
and
pursued
the
rest
to
the
very
gates
of
Skipt●n
.
On
our
side
was
lost
in
this
service
Captain
Samon
,
one
of
Colonell
Lamberts
Commanders
and
about
8
Souldiers
.
About
the
18
of
this
instant
February
,
Ever
to
be
honoured
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
come
to
London
,
and
sent
for
to
the
house
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
to
receive
from
them
the
honour
of
Generall
of
all
the
Kingdomes
forces
.
noble
and
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
being
nominated
and
chosen
to
bee
the
Cheif
Generall
of
all
the
Kingdomes
forces
and
Armies
,
came
to
London
,
out
of
Yorkeshire
,
in
a
private
manner
,
desiring
to
avoide
all
ostentation
;
there
were
in
company
with
him
,
Colonell
Sir
William
Constable
,
Colonell
Rigbey
,
Colonell
Sandi●s
,
and
Colonell
Alured
,
with
some
other
Officers
;
and
for
the
more
expeditious
setting
forth
of
this
most
noble
Generall
,
according
to
an
Ordinance
passed
by
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
the
Commons
appointed
a
Committee
to
consider
how
monies
,
cloathes
and
other
necessary
recruite
for
his
Army
might
bee
speedily
and
most
conveniently
procured
,
and
to
enable
him
completely
to
march
into
the
field
with
a
fit
train
of
Artillery
,
&c.
to
bee
repaired
and
every
way
made
fit
for
him
as
soon
as
money
came
in
upon
the
Assessement
,
by
the
Ordinance
for
the
said
Army
.
And
Sir
Thomas
being
now
come
to
Town
,
within
a
day
or
2
after
the
House
of
Commons
sent
for
him
by
4
of
the
Members
of
that
House
,
which
was
the
respect
given
him
,
and
when
hee
came
into
the
House
,
as
a
farther
addition
of
honour
,
a
Chaire
was
set
for
him
to
sit
down
upon
,
but
most
modestly
hee
refused
it
.
Then
,
Mr.
Speaker
told
him
what
hee
had
in
Command
from
the
House
,
to
deliver
unto
him
,
which
was
,
The
great
trust
which
the
Kingdom
reposed
in
him
in
the
Command
of
this
Army
,
and
the
good
opinion
they
had
of
him
for
his
valour
and
fidelity
,
giving
him
thanks
,
in
the
name
of
the
whole
House
,
for
the
many
and
great
services
hee
had
done
for
the
publike
in
defence
of
Religion
,
Laws
,
and
Liberties
,
and
encouraging
him
to
goe
on
in
the
same
,
as
hee
had
begun
,
wherin
hee
should
much
honour
God
,
and
endeer
his
Country
and
Kingdom
unto
him
,
which
hee
assured
him
,
would
not
bee
unmindfull
of
him
,
and
his
labour
,
love
,
and
loyalty
to
it
,
in
due
time
:
But
of
this
more
hereafter
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
,
wee
had
certain
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
Northern
parts
,
of
the
most
welcome
newes
of
the
taking
of
the
Town
and
Church
of
Scarborough
,
which
was
strongly
fortified
,
together
with
the
Haven
and
at
least
an
120
ships
,
32
peices
of
Ordnance
,
and
much
other
rich
prize
;
by
that
most
active
,
valiant
,
and
successefull
Souldier
,
and
brave
Commander
Sir
John
Meldrum
;
the
manner
of
it
being
said
to
bee
thus
:
This
noble
Colonell
Sir
John
Meldrum
stormed
the
Town
in
4
severall
places
,
Scarborough
Town
,
Church
&
Haven
,
taken
by
valiant
Sir
John
Meldrum
.
with
English
and
Scottish
Souldiers
,
who
went
on
with
such
gallantry
,
that
they
gained
the
Town
and
Church
,
with
the
losse
only
of
11
of
their
men
.
In
the
Church
they
took
80
prisoners
,
and
with
them
,
hee
that
had
been
Governour
of
Hemsley
Castle
.
But
the
most
base
and
cowardly
apostate
Cholmley
,
when
hee
perceived
the
Town
like
to
bee
lost
,
fled
into
the
Castle
,
and
was
bravely
pursued
,
and
one
of
the
works
thereof
entred
,
but
the
white
Towre
in
the
Castle
commanding
that
work
,
Cholmley
fled
into
the
Castle
endevours
an
escape
by
Sea
.
they
beat
our
men
out
of
it
again
with
stones
.
The
Liver-hearted
Cholml●y
(
now
despairing
together
with
the
conscientiousnesse
of
his
former
guilt
in
his
most
trecherous
defection
from
the
Parliament
,
endevoured
to
escape
by
Sea
,
in
his
Pinnace
(
or
rather
his
running
Horse
,
as
hee
called
it
)
which
then
rode
at
Anchor
at
a
little
distance
,
to
help
him
at
a
strait
or
dead
lift
;
but
such
was
the
activity
of
Sir
John
Meldrum
,
that
with
boats
hee
got
between
the
Pinnace
and
the
Land
,
and
so
his
cowardship
was
forced
to
confine
himself
into
the
Castle
again
.
Cholmley
had
5
Dunkirk
Vessels
with
him
at
Scarborough
.
This
apostate
Sir
Hugh
Cholmley
had
5
Dunkirk
Vessels
with
him
at
Scarborough
,
who
for
a
while
gave
interruption
to
our
men
in
storming
the
Town
,
but
our
Cannoneers
sunck
2
of
them
with
their
Ordnance
,
and
the
other
3
fled
for
it
.
Before
the
storm
Sir
Hugh
was
summoned
to
yeeld
the
Town
:
but
like
himself
,
hee
gave
a
base
and
scornfull
answer
,
and
when
the
Townsmen
would
have
yeelded
the
Town
,
hee
brought
Souldiers
out
of
the
Castle
,
and
compelled
them
to
fight
in
the
defence
of
it
as
long
as
they
were
able
.
But
heerof
more
,
in
its
own
proper
place
.
Only
,
in
the
interim
,
take
this
own
Letter
of
Sir
Hugh
Cholmleyes
,
which
hee
wrote
to
some
Commander
in
the
Kings
Army
,
but
was
intercepted
by
the
way
,
and
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
WEE
are
now
blockt
up
close
in
the
Castle
,
and
divers
of
our
Souldiers
run
away
to
the
Enemy
,
and
it
is
to
bee
feared
that
the
ill
accommodation
will
daily
decrease
our
number
:
You
know
the
consequ●nce
,
and
beleeve
mee
it
requires
speedy
supply
,
for
reasons
which
I
may
not
expresse
:
A
Letter
of
Sir
Hugh
Cholmleys
intercepted
.
I
pray
you
signifie
where
or
from
whence
I
may
expect
and
hope
for
releif
,
and
whether
any
expectance
from
the
Queen
,
or
Ireland
,
or
probability
of
a
good
issue
from
the
Treaty
;
of
which
particulars
I
desire
to
bee
satisfied
,
that
I
may
not
bee
totally
ignorant
:
Not
that
the
failing
of
any
,
or
of
all
these
shall
make
mee
quit
this
trust
otherwise
than
becomes
a
Gentleman
,
and
good
subject
:
Your
Colonell
Wharton
salutes
you
.
And
I
am
Your
humble
Servant
,
Hugh
Cholmley
.
Scar.
Castle
,
Feb.
24.
Heer
are
10
Colours
of
Scots
,
as
I
imagine
,
though
not
above
800
men
of
them
;
but
Meldrum
(
who
commands
in
Cheif
,
and
is
the
most
active
man
here
)
hath
6
or
700
more
of
the
Lord
Fairfaxes
Foot
.
About
February
the
22.
wee
had
certain
intelligence
of
a
brave
peice
of
service
,
done
by
a
party
of
Colonell
John
Heynes
his
Regiment
,
which
was
certified
to
bee
thus
.
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Major
Temple
,
neer
Dennington
.
That
the
said
Colonell
receiving
intelligence
of
a
French
Regiment
of
Horse
,
and
some
other
Troopes
of
Gorings
Brigade
,
quartered
neer
Newberry
,
hee
sent
out
a
party
of
his
Regiment
from
Okingham
,
under
the
command
of
Major
Temple
,
to
beat
up
their
quarters
,
which
party
after
a
very
hard
march
,
comming
neer
the
Enemies
quarters
,
they
understood
that
the
said
party
were
all
drawn
off
.
But
they
had
also
farther
intelligence
of
another
party
of
the
Enemies
quartered
at
Ham
,
8
miles
from
Dennington
Castle
,
whither
they
instantly
advanced
,
and
fell
upon
them
in
their
quarters
,
took
there
40
good
Horse
,
and
all
their
Armes
,
together
with
about
an
100
li.
of
Contribution
money
,
which
the
Enemy
had
gathered
thereabout
,
took
prisoners
,
Major
William
Maxwell
,
Agitant
Generall
to
Prince
Maurice
,
Captain
Robert
Paddon
,
Captain
of
a
Troop
of
Horse
,
John
Cox
his
Leivtenant
,
and
24
common
Souldiers
,
and
so
returned
safe
with
their
prisoners
and
prizes
unto
Ockingbam
.
And
about
the
24
of
this
instant
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
,
by
a
Letter
writen
from
Captain
Peirce
to
Sir
John
Young
,
a
worthy
member
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
Another
brave
defeat
given
to
that
apostate
Skellum
Greenvil
,
at
Plymouth
.
of
a
brave
defeat
given
to
that
base
apostate
Skellum
Greenvill
,
before
Plimouth
,
which
said
Letter
containing
a
full
relation
thereof
,
I
have
heer
(
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
)
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Sir
,
The
good
successe
which
it
hath
pleased
God
to
give
our
Forces
,
lately
,
makes
mee
set
pen
to
paper
,
thereby
desiring
to
inform
you
that
upon
the
18
of
February
,
the
Enemy
having
the
night
before
made
a
work
upon
the
old
work
at
Mount
Stamford
,
with
a
very
large
line
on
both
sides
from
the
work
:
The
Seamen
in
the
morning
fell
on
them
,
and
took
one
half-moon
,
which
was
made
at
the
South-end
of
the
line
;
but
the
Enemies
horse
comming
upon
them
,
forced
them
to
retreat
,
but
with
no
losse
on
our
side
,
blessed
bee
God
;
Upon
which
wee
were
all
commanded
to
Armes
;
Severall
companies
were
drawn
out
to
goe
over
,
and
a
Troops
of
Horse
;
One
being
still
quartered
on
that
side
,
to
joyn
with
some
Sea
men
,
taken
on
shore
for
that
purpose
;
all
(
I
think
)
consisting
of
about
500.
and
all
the
rest
of
the
Garrison
were
commanded
to
march
out
to
face
the
Enemy
on
the
North
side
,
and
were
drawn
without
our
Line
,
within
Musket
shot
of
their
work
under
the
hill
,
the
said
hill
much
befreinding
us
,
so
as
they
could
not
play
much
upon
us
.
All
wee
did
was
only
sending
out
small
parties
to
shoot
,
as
if
wee
intended
to
fall
on
,
that
so
they
might
draw
off
some
of
their
forces
from
the
other
side
of
the
water
,
where
our
purpose
was
to
fall
on
;
and
accordingly
they
did
draw
off
some
of
their
Horse
,
and
so
wee
crossing
their
expectation
,
fell
on
where
wee
were
least
looked
for
,
and
about
2
of
the
clock
in
the
afternoon
,
our
foot
,
who
were
most
of
them
Sea
men
,
marched
up
most
resolutely
to
Mount
Stamford
,
the
forlorn
hope
of
our
Horse
going
before
,
and
the
Reserve
with
them
,
in
the
bottome
,
who
had
the
advantage
of
some
hedges
,
The
brave
resolution
of
Plimouth
men
,
in
winning
Mount
Stamford
,
and
beating
away
the
Enemy
.
which
they
well-lined
with
our
Musketteers
,
who
fired
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
they
on
us
,
where
and
when
were
poured
out
as
mighty
Vollies
of
shot
as
I
have
ever
seen
or
heard
,
and
whiles
our
foot
were
getting
up
the
hill
,
our
horse
and
the
Enemies
met
;
who
most
resolutely
and
bravely
disputed
the
businesse
not
long
,
even
about
half
an
houre
,
and
made
the
Enemy
rather
trust
to
their
horse
legs
than
to
their
own
swords
,
our
horse
following
them
amain
;
and
our
foot
se●ing
what
good
successe
the
horse
had
,
went
,
nay
rather
,
ran
up
to
the
Enemies
work
with
their
Colours
in
their
hands
,
and
instantly
made
the
Enemy
flye
for
it
,
and
thus
routing
totally
all
their
horse
and
foot
bravely
,
took
possession
of
the
whole
work
,
and
pursued
the
Enemy
in
their
flight
above
a
mile
,
hewing
,
and
cutting
them
amain
as
they
basely
fled
.
Now
the
names
of
those
wee
took
prisoners
were
Leivtenant
Colonell
Mohun
,
a
Leivtenant
Colonell
of
Horse
;
Major
Richard
Heal
,
Baronet
Heales
brother
;
Captain
Maynard
(
who
had
formerly
taken
up
Armes
on
our
side
)
Captain
Hill
,
Captain
Aston
,
and
Captain
Hatchins
,
Leivtenant
Waring
,
Leivtenant
Inglet
,
Leivtenant
Ashford
,
Leivtenant
Manwaring
,
Ensigne
Halsie
,
Ensign
Battishill
,
and
of
private
men
about
an
108.
Wee
also
took
300
Armes
,
in
the
work
of
Mount
Stamford
,
some
barrells
of
pouder
,
good
store
of
Mattocks
,
Shovels
and
Faggots
,
and
some
Horses
;
on
our
part
wee
had
but
one
man
slain
,
and
that
by
an
accident
,
some
few
hurt
,
and
but
one
man
taken
by
the
Enemy
.
After
this
brave
bickering
wee
had
a
day
set
apart
for
a
speciall
Thanksgiving
to
God
for
this
great
Victory
;
and
very
shortly
after
called
a
Councell
of
Warre
to
try
such
of
them
as
had
heretofore
taken
up
arms
on
our
side
,
but
were
now
revolted
and
proceeded
against
3
of
them
,
viz.
Captain
Maynard
,
Leivtenant
Ashford
,
and
Ensign
Battishill
,
who
were
executed
the
next
day
,
and
some
others
afterward
followed
.
And
about
the
latter
end
of
this
Moneth
of
February
,
wee
received
the
most
welcome
news
of
the
most
memorable
and
suddain
surprisall
of
the
strong
Town
of
Shrewsbury
by
Colonell
Mitton
,
that
most
active
and
loyall
Commander
,
and
Colonell
Bowyer
,
assisted
by
Sir
William
Breretons
,
and
Colonell
Mittons
forces
;
together
with
the
eminent
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
by
those
Parliament
forces
,
which
was
certified
and
ratified
by
severall
Letters
out
of
Shropshire
,
sent
to
London
,
with
the
exact
and
true
relation
of
the
manner
of
the
taking
of
it
,
it
being
a
place
of
great
concernment
,
and
one
of
the
most
considerable
Vpland
Garrisons
,
which
the
King
then
held
in
the
whole
Kingdome
:
I
shall
therefore
give
the
Reader
a
most
true
though
breif
narration
thereof
,
extracted
out
of
the
Letters
writen
from
the
Committees
of
Shrewsbury
,
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
with
the
List
of
the
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
therein
;
which
was
as
followeth
.
Right
honourable
Sir
,
IT
hath
pleased
God
miraculously
to
deliver
the
strong
Town
of
Shrewsbury
,
into
our
hands
,
with
all
the
Commanders
,
Officers
,
and
Souldiers
therein
;
The
brave
and
strong
Town
of
Shrewsbury
surprized
and
taken
.
a
List
of
the
cheif
of
whom
wee
have
sent
inclosed
to
you
.
The
manner
of
taking
of
it
was
breifly
thus
.
Upon
the
22
of
this
Moneth
of
February
,
wee
drew
out
of
our
Garrisons
of
Wem
,
Moreton
,
and
Stoke
250
horse
,
and
the
like
number
of
foot
,
Sir
William
Brereton
having
sent
us
250
foot
,
and
350
horse
,
which
party
by
our
Order
was
commanded
by
Leivtenant
Colonell
Rincking
,
(
who
in
the
Marshalling
and
managing
of
this
designe
deserves
much
honour
)
and
Captain
Willy●r
,
together
with
Mr.
Huson
,
a
Minister
,
who
also
most
valiantly
and
bravely
led
on
the
firelockes
,
with
50
Troopers
dismounted
under
the
Command
of
Leivtenant
Bendebne
,
who
led
on
their
men
with
great
courage
and
undaunted
resolutions
,
after
whom
also
followed
350
foot
more
,
which
by
Severn
side
stormed
the
Town
,
neer
unto
the
Castle-wall
,
and
marched
unto
the
Market-house
,
and
there
surprized
the
Main-guard
,
and
then
sent
a
party
to
secure
the
Castle-forehead-Gate
,
which
was
effected
without
much
difficulty
;
and
after
a
quarter
of
an
houre
,
the
draw-bridge
was
let
down
and
the
gate
opened
,
where
valiant
Colonell
Mitton
,
Colonell
Bowyer
,
The
Town
of
Shrewsbury
entred
by
ours
.
and
all
the
Gentlemen
of
this
Committee
,
with
the
horse
,
entred
,
and
immediately
became
Masters
of
the
Town
,
and
within
4
houres
after
,
the
Castle
was
surrendred
upon
quarter
,
for
all
but
the
Irish
to
march
to
Ludlow
;
and
then
the
Enemy
delivered
up
a
strong
Out-work
in
Frankwell
,
upon
bare
quarter
for
their
lives
.
By
12
of
the
clock
at
noon
,
The
Castle
taken
.
wee
became
absolute
Masters
of
the
Castle
and
Town
;
wherein
were
taken
many
considerable
prisoners
,
good
store
of
Ammunition
,
and
great
store
of
Ordnance
.
The
Committee
of
Wem
,
took
as
great
care
as
possibly
could
bee
,
that
the
well-affected
in
the
Town
might
not
in
any
measure
suffer
or
bee
plundered
,
and
therefore
the
Officers
kept
off
the
Souldiers
from
plundering
the
Town
,
that
so
the
Committee
might
see
right
down
,
and
none
but
Malignants
only
to
suffer
.
The
Committee
gave
present
notice
hereof
,
to
Sir
William
Brereton
,
certifying
him
what
they
had
done
,
who
thereupon
took
care
for
forces
to
lye
neer
them
,
to
releive
Colonell
Mitton
,
if
occasion
should
bee
.
The
whole
Country
,
I
mean
especially
the
well-affected
party
,
were
exceeding
glad
of
this
,
and
desired
that
Colonell
Mitton
might
bee
Governour
thereof
,
being
well
known
unto
them
all
,
to
bee
a
most
honest
cordiall
,
and
well-affected
Gentleman
,
and
of
singular
and
true
integrity
to
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
whereof
by
many
reall
experiments
they
had
strong
and
indubitable
ground
and
knowledge
.
Our
horse
,
the
day
before
had
a
long
and
weary
march
,
they
having
been
sent
to
surprize
Sir
William
,
and
Sir
Thomas
Whitmore
,
a
Parliament
man
,
whereof
more
immediately
.
Sir
,
we
shall
not
trouble
you
any
further
,
but
to
subscribe
our selves
.
Your
most
humble
Servants
.
A.
Lloyd
,
Sam.
Moore
,
Tho.
Hunt
,
Ro.
Clives
,
Rob.
Cariton
,
Leigh
.
Owen
.
Salop
,
Feb.
24.
1644.
A
List
of
the
prisoners
taken
in
Salop
,
as
aforesaid
.
Sir
Michael
Ernley
Knight
,
and
his
Brother
;
Sir
Rich.
Lee
Baronet
;
Sir
Thomas
Harris
,
Baronet
;
Sir
Henry
Frederick-Thyn
,
Baronet
;
Sir
William
Owen
Knight
;
Sir
John
Wilde
senior
,
Knight
;
Sir
John
Wilde
,
junior
,
Knight
;
Sir
Thomas
Lister
Knight
:
Together
with
11
Esquires
;
The
prisoners
and
prizes
.
2
Leivtenant
Colonels
,
one
Major
;
2
Doctors
;
8
Captains
;
15
Gentlemen
;
3
Ancients
;
4
Sargeants
;
9
or
10
other
Officers
,
and
about
50
other
prisoners
,
wherof
some
were
Irish
.
One
Captain
and
5
others
were
slain
.
Wee
also
took
15
peices
of
Ordnance
,
many
hundreds
of
Armes
;
divers
barrels
of
powder
;
All
Prince
Maurice
his
Magazine
;
The
Town
,
the
Castle
and
all
the
Works
;
divers
Carriages
,
bagge
and
baggage
of
the
Princes
;
Besides
many
other
prisoners
and
purchases
,
not
discovered
when
this
List
was
gathered
.
Wee
lost
only
2
men
.
And
was
not
this
a
most
rare
and
remarkable
mercy
and
famous
Victory
indeed
;
and
never
to
bee
obliterated
out
of
the
Tables
of
eternall
memory
and
gratitude
?
As
accordingly
and
most
worthily
,
it
was
shortly
after
Ordered
by
the
Parliament
,
The
Parl.
gratitude
for
this
good
news
.
that
a
Solemn
day
of
publike
Thanksgiving
to
God
should
bee
kept
;
And
20
li.
was
given
to
the
first
messenger
that
brought
this
most
welcome
newes
;
and
10
li.
to
the
second
.
And
heer
I
must
desire
the
Reader
to
take
notice
of
the
most
wise
and
righteous
disposall
of
this
great
mercy
unto
us
by
the
great
and
glorious
Moderatour
of
all
things
in
Heaven
and
Earth
;
A
remarkable
nore
&
singular
passage
of
divine
providence
,
in
this
famous
victory
.
Viz.
That
this
so
rare
and
famous
defeat
,
given
to
the
impious
Enemies
of
Gods
Cause
and
Truth
,
was
upon
the
very
same
day
that
the
Mock-Treaty
,
(
or
rather
Plot-Treaty
)
at
Vxbridge
,
was
happily
dissolved
,
namely
,
Saturday
,
Feb.
22.
1645.
A
passage
of
singular
divine
providence
,
and
not
slightly
to
be
pretermitted
of
us
.
But
now
to
goe
on
.
Much
also
about
the
foresaid
time
,
it
was
most
certainly
informed
,
that
a
party
of
Sir
William
Breretons
forces
(
as
was
forementioned
)
under
the
command
of
Sir
John
Price
,
Apsley-House
in
Shropshire
taken
by
Sir
William
Brereton
.
a
worthy
Member
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
had
taken
Apsley
House
in
Shropshire
,
and
therein
Sir
William
Whitmore
,
and
Sir
Thomas
his
Son
;
Sir
Fra.
Oately
,
Mr.
Owen
,
Mr.
Fowler
,
Mr.
Griffith
,
and
divers
other
Gentlemen
of
quality
,
and
about
60
Common
Souldiers
,
as
they
were
sitting
upon
a
Commission
of
Array
to
raise
forces
for
Prince
Maurice
;
and
they
pursued
the
said
Prince
also
,
who
still
avoided
Sir
William
,
and
at
last
got
over
Severn
toward
Chester
,
on
the
Welsh
side
.
And
from
Ailsbury
wee
had
also
,
about
the
same
time
,
certain
intelligence
,
Colo.
Crafords
good
service
,
at
Roesham
,
neer
Oxford
.
that
that
brave
Commander
Colonell
Craford
had
performed
a
brave
peice
of
service
about
Roesham
3
or
4
miles
from
Oxford
,
where
hee
fell
upon
a
party
of
the
Enemy
,
and
took
40
Horse
with
their
Riders
and
Armes
,
among
whom
was
a
Serjeant
Major
,
a
Cornet
,
and
some
other
Officers
.
And
upon
the
28
of
this
instant
February
,
Letters
came
to
the
Parliament
from
ever
renowned
Colonell
Massey
,
of
a
great
Victory
obtained
by
some
of
his
forces
under
his
brothers
Command
;
Who
(
in
the
Forrest
of
Dean
)
fell
upon
Sir
John
Winter
,
A
most
brave
Victory
obtained
by
Colon.
Massies
forces
in
the
For
rest
of
Dean
.
routed
him
,
and
made
himself
swim
the
River
of
Wye
,
in
which
passage
60
of
his
men
were
drowned
,
70
slain
on
the
place
,
besides
Colonell
Gam
,
and
Leivtenant
Colonell
Winter
,
and
120
taken
prisoners
,
and
a
140
horse
taken
,
2
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
one
Major
,
4
Captains
,
and
other
Commanders
and
Officers
,
together
with
300
Armes
.
And
upon
this
Relation
,
a
Letter
of
Thanks
from
the
House
of
Commons
was
Ordered
to
bee
sent
to
Colonell
Massey
for
his
good
service
,
and
an
Order
also
passed
presently
for
providing
money
for
so
deserving
a
Commander
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
desire
thee
heer
to
stay
a
little
,
and
to
take
a
summary
and
short
survey
of
the
rare
and
rich
mercies
of
this
Moneth
also
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
even
of
the
Burning
Bush
still
Vnconsumed
,
nay
rather
,
in
the
midst
of
furious
flames
,
gallantly
grown
,
and
much
improved
,
as
hath
been
this
moneth
most
evidently
expressed
,
both
,
1.
In
that
notable
passage
of
Providence
at
Sir
Erasmus
de
la
Fountains
House
;
In
the
sound
beating
of
Ashby
Cavaliers
at
Cole-Orton
;
2.
and
the
brave
defeat
given
to
Welsh
Gerrard
,
at
Cardigan
Castle
.
In
that
Mock-Treaty
at
Vxbridge
;
and
that
brave
peice
of
service
performed
by
Major
Bridges
,
at
Stoke-New-House
in
Gloucestershire
;
Together
with
Major
Jones
,
his
valiant
taking
of
Partshall
Garrison
;
and
Major
Generall
Brownes
activity
about
Oxford
;
In
the
brave
defeat
at
Heightley
in
Yorkeshire
;
3.
And
the
happy
arrivall
at
London
,
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
to
the
Parliament
,
to
receive
his
Commission
to
bee
Generalissimo
of
all
the
Armies
of
the
Kingdome
.
4.
In
the
most
valiant
taking
of
Scarborough
Town
,
Church
and
Haven
;
The
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
neer
Dennington
,
by
valiant
Major
Temple
;
Together
with
that
renowned
repulse
given
to
Greenvill
at
Plymouth
.
5.
In
the
most
happy
and
famous
surprizall
of
the
strong
Town
and
Castle
of
Shrewsbury
,
and
all
the
rich
prizes
therein
.
6.
And
,
finally
,
In
the
taking
of
Apsley
House
in
Shropshire
;
The
brave
service
of
Colonell
Craford
at
Roesham
neer
Oxford
;
and
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
by
renowned
Colonell
Massie
,
in
the
Forrest
of
Dean
.
In
due
and
deep
consideration
and
most
gratefull
contemplation
of
all
which
so
rare
and
rich
mercies
of
this
Moneth
,
let
thy
soule
bee
still
and
ever
ravished
and
rapt
up
with
wonder
and
admiration
at
the
infinite
and
unfathomed
depth
of
this
Gods
free
love
and
blessed
bounty
to
his
poore
despised
Church
and
Children
,
With
which
,
Mat.
28.
20.
according
to
his
faithfull
promise
,
hee
still
abides
,
and
so
will
continue
even
to
the
end
of
the
world
,
to
sustain
and
support
it
,
maugre
all
the
malicious
machinations
of
Sathan
,
and
all
his
malignant
Agents
;
And
,
therefore
let
us
,
with
Christian
courage
and
boldnesse
exult
in
the
rock
of
our
Salvation
,
and
with
the
undaunted
Spirit
and
goldly
resolution
of
renowned
Luther
,
sing
and
say
(
as
wee
have
most
just
cause
)
The
Lord
of
Hosts
is
with
us
,
the
God
of
Jacob
is
our
refuge
.
Psal.
46.
11.
But
now
to
proceed
.
AND
heer
wee
shall
again
begin
the
comfortable
contemplation
of
the
next
ensuing
Moneth
of
Marches
works
of
wonder
,
March
.
1644.
to
the
high
honour
of
our
wonder-working
God
,
with
that
famous
b●sinesse
of
the
most
admirable
and
rare
recovery
of
the
Town
of
Weymouth
in
the
West
,
which
was
thus
related
.
About
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
of
March
,
Melcomb-Regis
bravely
maintained
,
&
Weymouth
most
admirably
regained
,
by
Colon
,
Sydenham
.
1644.
wee
first
received
intelligence
by
Letters
from
that
faithfull
and
most
valiant
and
vigilant
Sea-Commander
,
Captain
Batten
,
Vice-Admirall
of
the
Parliaments
Navy
,
by
Sea
;
That
hee
had
then
lately
releived
Melcombe-Regis
,
which
(
after
the
trecherous
losse
of
Weymouth
,
the
February
before
)
still
held
out
against
the
Enemy
by
Gods
speciall
and
mighty
assistance
and
blessing
on
the
famous
,
faithfull
,
and
indefatigable
endevours
of
renowned
Colonell
Sydenham
,
notwithstanding
,
I
say
,
that
poore
Weymouth
had
been
trecherously
betrayed
(
by
many
of
its
own
malignant
Inhabitants
)
into
the
Enemies
hands
.
That
in
this
great
straight
,
I
say
,
and
exigent
of
time
and
danger
,
renowned
Captain
Batten
being
by
divine
providence
come
thither
with
his
ships
,
releived
them
with
such
provisions
as
at
that
time
they
most
wanted
;
and
that
,
therewith
,
hee
had
landed
there
an
100
of
his
stout
Sea-men
,
and
that
the
Enemy
might
make
the
lesse
use
of
the
Town
of
Weymouth
,
Colonell
Sydenham
was
necessitated
to
fire
the
ships
which
the
Enemy
had
on
Weymouth
side
,
Colo.
Sydenham
necessitated
to
fire
the
ships
in
Weymouth
Haven
.
which
(
having
the
benefit
of
a
faire
winde
fit
for
his
designe
)
hee
afterward
performed
accordingly
,
and
not
onely
burnt
divers
ships
,
but
part
of
the
Town
of
Weymouth
also
,
which
in
that
exigent
,
could
not
bee
avoyded
.
Now
renowned
Colonell
Sydenham
with
his
brave
Souldiers
,
and
resolute
Sea-men
all
this
while
maintained
Melcombe
with
admirable
gallantry
and
courage
,
and
at
length
,
they
most
undauntedly
re-gained
the
Chappell-fort
of
Weymouth
,
The
Chappel-fort
in
Weymouth
regained
.
and
therein
60
of
the
Enemies
taken
prisoners
.
And
in
this
furious
skirmish
of
thus
re-gaining
Chappell-fort
,
wee
took
besides
those
in
the
Fort
,
one
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
one
Major
,
3
Captains
,
3
Leivtenants
,
and
a
100
common
Souldiers
,
with
store
of
provisions
which
the
Enemy
had
newly
got
together
,
And
a
brave
booty
therein
obtained
.
and
all
this
with
the
losse
of
but
one
man
of
ours
,
(
a
remarkable
mercy
of
the
Lord
unto
us
)
which
did
so
inrage
the
Enemy
,
that
Goring
would
needs
bee
revenged
,
and
vowed
to
assault
us
all
at
once
,
as
after
this
hee
fruitlesly
endevoured
,
wherof
more
anon
in
its
due
place
.
This
certain
intelligence
was
at
that
time
farther
confirmed
by
2
severall
Letters
of
Sir
Lewis
Dives
,
which
had
been
intercepted
by
the
Garrison
of
Lyme
,
2
Letters
from
Sir
Lewis
Dives
intercepted
.
the
one
of
them
to
Sir
John
Barkley
,
Governour
of
Exeter
,
the
other
to
the
Governor
of
Bristol
;
In
which
Letters
hee
signified
the
taking
of
the
said
Chappell-fort
by
Colonell
Sydenhams
forces
,
and
therefore
desired
Sir
Richard
Greenvill
(
that
Skellum
and
base
apostate
)
to
come
away
speedily
with
his
promised
1500
horse
,
and
that
the
said
Governours
would
hasten
away
the
500
foot
they
promised
to
Colonell
Goring
and
himself
;
for
,
else
,
sayes
hee
in
his
said
Letters
,
The
Crown
of
England
is
in
danger
to
bee
lost
,
if
Weymouth
should
bee
re-gained
,
by
the
Parliaments
Forces
.
Now
Goring
,
in
this
interim
,
being
extremely
vext
at
the
losse
of
the
Chappel-fort
,
Goring
is
extremly
vext
at
the
losse
of
the
Chappell
for
t
.
and
considering
that
it
was
a
very
great
prejudice
to
his
other
intended
proceedings
,
hee
therefore
resolved
to
fall
again
upon
that
Fort
,
and
that
they
might
(
as
they
conceived
)
the
more
effectually
doe
it
,
it
was
concluded
by
a
Councill
of
Warre
to
fall
both
upon
that
Fort
,
and
on
the
Town
of
Melcomb
also
,
at
once
,
and
in
severall
places
;
and
this
to
bee
done
(
as
most
works
of
darknesse
are
)
in
the
midst
of
the
night
.
But
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
so
graciously
to
order
it
,
that
the
very
same
Evening
that
this
storm
was
intended
,
one
of
our
Souldiers
who
had
been
taken
prisoner
by
the
Enemy
,
made
an
escape
,
and
came
into
Melcombe
,
Gorings
resolution
to
fall
upon
Chappel
for
t
&
the
Town
of
Melcomb
at
once
,
discovered
and
prepared
for
.
and
gave
the
Governour
notice
of
the
Enemies
resolution
,
and
that
they
would
fall
upon
them
,
that
night
;
so
that
by
this
means
our
men
prepared
themselves
to
stand
stoutly
upon
their
guard
,
and
the
Enemy
came
accordingly
and
assaulted
the
line
about
Melcomb
,
in
5
or
6
severall
places
together
,
and
the
Chappel
for
t
also
at
the
same
time
,
and
did
it
with
great
violence
and
resolution
;
but
were
most
bravely
resisted
by
our
men
,
till
such
time
as
the
treacherous
Townesmen
within
,
The
treachery
of
the
Townesmen
of
Melcomb
let
in
many
of
the
Enemies
forces
through
their
back-doores
,
and
so
the
Enemy
came
on
their
backs
and
made
them
somewhat
to
retreat
;
In
which
retreat
,
the
Enemy
being
much
strengthened
by
the
assistance
of
the
Town-Malignants
,
valiant
Major
Francis
Sydenham
was
slain
,
a
great
losse
unto
us
.
But
undaunted
Colonell
Sydenham
observing
this
great
strait
,
and
brave
Captain
Batten
also
(
who
in
this
businesse
deserved
great
honour
and
commendation
,
together
with
his
valiant
Sea-men
also
,
who
most
willingly
came
on
shore
to
hazzard
their
lives
in
this
service
,
The
Enemy
tho
trecherously
let
in
to
Melcomb
,
yet
bravely
beaten
our
again
with
a
great
losse
.
and
fought
most
undauntedly
,
and
for
the
sam●
merited
much
praise
and
reward
too
)
they
both
did
mightily
encourage
their
men
,
both
with
their
words
and
examples
too
,
not
to
shrink
,
but
to
follow
on
close
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
so
led
them
up
again
into
the
very
face
of
the
Enemy
,
and
inforced
the
Enemy
to
a
swift
retreat
back
again
into
Weymouth
,
with
the
losse
of
at
least
250
of
their
men
,
who
were
slain
and
drowned
in
the
River
.
Now
the
Enemy
being
thus
retreated
,
our
brave-spirited
Souldiers
stood
still
upon
their
guard
,
with
expectation
that
the
Enemy
would
have
come
on
again
,
but
they
did
not
;
for
,
the
next
morning
,
about
10
of
the
clock
,
the
Enemy
(
as
appeared
)
stricken
with
some
panick
fear
,
The
Enemy
also
basely
fly
out
of
Weymouth
were
all
sneakt
away
out
of
Weymouth
also
,
and
secretly
and
suddenly
had
marched
away
,
both
horse
and
foot
,
in
great
haste
,
guarding
their
Rear
with
their
Horse
,
leaving
their
own
Colours
behinde
them
in
their
Fort
,
with
all
the
Ordnance
they
took
from
us
,
and
2
peices
more
,
and
some
barrells
of
powder
,
And
leave
much
good
prize
behinde
them
.
with
a
great
overplus
of
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
Victuall
,
and
other
good
booty
,
which
had
been
brought
thither
by
the
Enemy
;
and
,
indeed
,
they
took
nothing
away
with
them
,
but
only
some
plunder
of
the
Town
.
And
thus
after
a
very
tedious
siege
,
and
much
hard
service
for
18
dayes
and
nights
together
(
during
all
which
time
our
valia
Souldiers
put
off
neither
armes
,
nor
cloathes
,
as
I
was
credibly
informed
)
they
by
Gods
infinite
mercy
obtained
a
most
happy
and
comfortable
enlargement
and
freedome
from
their
cruell
and
murtherous-minded
Enemies
;
Goring
&
Dives
marched
away
from
Weymouth
,
to
Dorchester
.
And
thus
Goring
and
Dives
,
who
were
both
present
in
this
service
marched
away
to
Dorchester
,
with
their
horse
and
foot
,
which
were
above
4000.
whereas
ours
that
were
invironed
by
them
were
not
above
900.
being
also
discouraged
(
or
at
least
wee
justly
might
have
been
)
for
want
of
releif
,
and
our
little
or
no
hope
of
relief
;
besides
the
former
successe
of
the
Enemies
,
and
yet
that
ours
should
so
gallantly
quit
themselves
,
and
so
impregnably
oppose
and
fall
upon
their
Enemies
,
when
they
were
at
their
strongest
,
and
themselves
in
the
lowest
and
most
desperate
condition
,
and
besides
,
the
Townesmen
within
being
trecherous
unto
them
,
of
whom
above
40
had
conspired
to
seize
on
the
Fort
which
Colonell
Sydenham
possessed
,
and
by
procuring
false
keyes
to
the
prison
doores
to
let
out
all
the
prisoners
,
and
also
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
to
let
in
the
enemies
at
their
back-doores
;
but
the
plot
of
the
false
keyes
was
timely
discovered
and
prevented
,
many
of
the
Malignant
Conspirators
apprehended
and
imprisoned
,
some
in
this
fight
were
slain
,
and
some
wounded
,
and
those
imprisoned
,
in
a
fit
posture
to
bee
hanged
,
as
afterward
they
were
:
Wee
lost
but
10
men
on
our
side
,
in
all
this
hot
and
furious
service
;
The
visible
&
most
apparent
hand
of
God
in
all
this
service
.
All
which
premises
considered
,
it
must
needs
bee
granted
that
the
hand
of
God
was
,
indeed
,
most
visibly
seen
in
the
whole
carriage
of
this
admirable
action
and
famous
defeat
,
wherein
,
I
say
,
was
an
apparent
vision
of
our
present
Parliamentary
mighty
wonder
;
Viz.
The
Burning
Bush
in
the
midst
of
such
furious
flames
,
not
consumed
;
To
God
alone
,
therefore
,
bee
all
the
honour
and
glory
of
it
.
And
March
the
8
wee
had
certain
intelligence
that
a
ship
carrying
28
peices
of
Ordnance
,
laden
with
store
of
armes
and
Ammunition
was
come
into
Weymouth
from
Rhoan
in
France
,
supposing
Weymouth
had
still
been
in
the
Enemies
possession
;
Two
ships
came
in
unto
the
Parliaments
possession
at
Weymouth
.
and
so
was
seized
on
for
the
Parliaments
use
.
Yea
,
and
about
the
same
time
,
even
3
or
4
houres
after
the
Enemy
had
quitted
the
Outworks
of
Weymouth
(
whereof
you
have
at
large
heard
before
)
a
lusty
serviceable
ship
of
Weymouth
,
called
the
Endevour
,
carrying
in
her
12
peices
of
Ordnance
,
and
laden
with
Salt
and
other
commodities
(
belonging
to
some
Malignants
of
those
parts
)
which
ship
then
lay
close
under
Portland
Castle
,
but
having
,
as
it
seemed
many
honest
Sea-men
in
her
,
suddenly
they
cut
her
Cables
,
&
swiftly
,
and
of
its
own
accord
,
came
off
to
Captain
Batten
,
then
at
Weymouth
and
Melcomb
,
although
the
Castle
of
Portland
had
made
at
least
7
or
8
shots
at
her
.
And
thus
wee
see
how
God
most
graciously
blessed
the
affaires
of
that
Town
,
at
that
time
,
both
by
Sea
and
by
Land
;
to
him
alone
bee
all
the
praise
and
glory
of
it
.
Shortly
after
,
to
wit
,
on
Wednesday
,
March
the
12.
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
most
piously
concurred
for
the
keeping
of
a
Solemn
day
of
Thanksgiving
to
Almighty
God
,
A
day
of
Solemn
Thanksgiving
at
Christ
Church
in
London
.
at
Christ-Church
in
London
,
for
all
these
so
many
and
marveilous
rich
mercies
of
the
Lord
unto
us
,
Since
the
happy
dissolution
of
that
foresaid
Treaty
at
Vxbridge
;
as
namely
,
for
the
winning
of
Scarborough
Town
,
&
Haven
;
Shrewsbury
,
so
unexpectedly
and
admirably
put
into
the
Parliaments
hands
;
The
extraordinary
recovering
of
Weymouth
,
and
even
miraculous
preservation
of
Melcomb
Regis
,
&c.
Where
and
at
which
foresaid
time
,
Reverend
,
Learned
,
and
Religious
Mr.
●rrowsmith
,
and
Mr.
Vines
,
Preached
before
the
Lords
and
Commons
of
Parliament
,
the
Lord
Major
and
Aldermen
of
the
City
of
London
,
accompanying
them
there
,
at
that
holy
service
.
And
both
Houses
of
Parliament
immediately
after
passed
an
Ordinance
for
the
payment
of
2000
pound
,
2000
li.
ordered
to
be
paid
to
Weymouth
.
to
the
brave
Garrison
of
Weymouth
,
for
the
encouragement
and
reward
of
the
good
service
done
there
,
and
for
a
supply
of
some
necessaries
in
that
Town
.
And
besides
all
these
remarkable
m●●cies
of
our
good
God
to
the
Parliament
,
whereof
you
have
most
fully
been
informed
,
since
,
and
even
at
the
dissolution
of
that
Mock-Treaty
at
Vxbridge
;
We
were
yet
farther
credibly
assured
by
Letters
from
Ailsbury
,
about
March
the
16.
That
the
King
lost
the
Troop
of
Horse
belonging
to
his
own
Life-guard
;
The
Kings
own
Life
guard
Troop
of
horse
taken
by
us
,
neer
unto
Oxford
.
the
manner
of
the
taking
of
which
prize
was
thus
related
.
Ailsbury
Garrison
having
intelligence
of
divers
of
the
Kings
horse
,
quartered
out
of
Oxford
,
for
want
of
necessaries
(
about
this
time
)
within
the
Town
(
they
that
have
spoiled
a
most
fruitfull
Kingdome
,
will
shortly
,
I
hope
,
want
bread
and
Pease
for
themselves
.
)
Heerupon
,
valiant
Captain
Abricomie
,
a
Scottish
Commander
in
Ailsbury
,
and
Major
Ennis
of
Newport-pagnell
,
marched
from
their
Garrisons
toward
Oxford
,
with
a
party
of
horse
to
Killington
,
where
,
accordingly
,
they
met
with
the
Kings
own
Troop
,
as
they
had
been
informed
.
Our
party
went
over
at
Islip
Mill
,
and
there
they
found
the
Enemy
entrenched
on
the
other
side
of
the
River
;
but
our
party
of
horse
had
carryed
Fagots
and
so
filled-up
the
Trench
with
them
and
with
earth
,
and
so
handled
it
that
they
blew
up
the
Bridge
,
forced
the
Turn-pike
and
Chain
,
surprized
the
Guard
,
marched
into
the
Town
,
took
40
gallant
horse
,
worth
(
some
said
)
50
li.
and
Captain
Cheyworth
,
Commissary
Generall
to
the
King
,
also
the
Kings
Chirurgeons
own
mate
,
with
other
prisoners
;
and
in
their
return
home
,
they
took
4
more
Cavalierian
Troopers
driving
Cattle
to
the
Kings
quarters
,
All
which
(
praised
bee
the
Lord
)
they
brought
home
safely
,
without
any
wound
or
losse
of
a
man
.
About
March
the
14.
the
House
of
Commons
received
Letters
from
Sir
William
Brereton
,
that
brave
Commander
,
and
pious
Patriot
of
his
Country
,
informing
them
of
the
singular
good
condition
of
Shrewshury
;
and
also
of
a
notable
defeat
given
to
the
Forces
of
Prince
Maurice
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Maurice
his
forces
at
Holt-bridge
,
by
valiant
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
.
by
a
party
of
Sir
William
Breretons
at
Holt-Bridge
,
in
Cheshire
,
under
the
Command
of
valiant
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
,
the
manner
whereof
was
thus
.
Prince
Maurice
,
being
still
greatly
vext
in
his
minde
at
the
sad
losse
of
Shrewsbury
,
and
as
vigilantly
as
possibly
hee
could
,
watching
to
catch
and
lay
hold
on
all
opportunities
to
bee
revenged
on
the
Parliaments
party
,
at
last
resolved
upon
one
,
and
therefore
sent
a
party
of
foot
over
the
River
of
Dee
,
which
parts
Cheshire
and
Wales
,
and
about
13
Companies
got
over
the
said
River
,
by
laying
over
it
a
Bridge
of
Canvas
dipt
in
Pitch
,
over
which
3
men
might
march
abrest
.
These
all
being
thus
past
over
,
intended
in
a
dark
night
,
to
have
surprized
Sir
Williams
said
Garrison
at
Holt-bridge
,
and
to
have
forced
their
passage
that
way
to
some
other
farther
design
;
which
Garrison
,
the
Prince
understood
was
maintained
by
only
2
Companies
of
Firelocks
under
the
Command
of
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jones
,
who
being
thus
,
now
,
suddenly
assaulted
by
the
said
numerous
enemy
,
yet
had
his
men
in
order
and
readinesse
to
receive
them
,
and
entertained
them
with
such
a
successefull
volley
of
shot
,
and
with
such
valour
and
gallantry
,
that
at
the
very
first
encounter
and
giving
of
fire
,
hee
put
them
to
the
rout
and
swift
retreat
,
The
slain
.
killed
in
the
pursuite
Colonell
Owen
a
Knight
,
and
about
an
100
Officers
and
Common
Souldiers
,
took
divers
prisoners
and
Armes
,
and
5
Colours
,
forced
the
Enemy
back
again
in
great
confusion
over
the
River
,
in
which
passage
many
were
drowned
;
and
in
which
service
wee
lost
onely
6
men
that
were
slain
,
and
among
them
,
Major
Jackson
a
valiant
man
and
brave
Commander
.
About
the
16
instant
,
came
Letters
from
ever
to
bee
honoured
Sir
William
Waller
,
giving
an
account
of
a
notable
defeat
given
by
his
forces
to
the
Winchesterian
Cavaliers
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Sir
William
Waller●
forces
.
the
manner
,
thus
.
Colonell
Ogle
,
Governour
of
Winchester
for
the
King
,
sent
out
a
party
to
beat
up
Sir
Williams
quarters
,
thinking
to
take
them
at
unawares
;
But
,
contrary
to
their
expectation
,
they
were
most
gallantly
received
by
our
men
,
and
Colonell
Philips
the
Commander
in
chief
of
the
Enemies
party
was
slain
in
the
skirmish
togewith
Leivtenant
Colonell
Gardiner
,
The
slain
.
and
divers
others
taken
prisoners
,
and
the
rest
sent
back
again
by
weeping-crosse
with
a
flea
in
their
eares
.
And
about
the
18
of
this
instant
March
,
wee
received
farther
intelligence
by
other
Letters
from
Colonell
Cook
,
and
renowned
Sir
William
Waller
,
of
a
very
great
and
famous
Victory
obtained
by
the
said
Sir
William
,
and
valiant
and
virtuous
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
at
the
Devizes
in
Wilts
,
A
great
victory
obtained
by
Sir
William
Waller
&
Leivtenant-Gen
.
Cromwell
,
against
Colon.
Long
,
at
the
Devizes
.
against
Colonell
Sir
James
Long
,
high
Sheriffe
of
Wiles
,
and
his
whole
Regiment
,
being
the
same
horse
which
conveyed
or
conducted
the
Prince
from
Oxford
to
Bristol
;
which
said
Letter
making
a
full
and
exact
relation
thereof
,
I
have
here
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
thought
fit
to
insert
,
verbatim
,
as
it
was
Printed
and
published
by
authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Noble
Sir
,
SInce
Colonell
Long
was
returned
from
conveying
the
Prince
,
with
the
Bishop
of
Armagh
,
and
divers
of
the
Oxford
Nobility
,
to
Bristol
,
wee
had
intelligence
that
hee
was
comming
towards
the
Devizes
,
having
a
gallant
Regiment
of
Horse
,
consisting
of
about
400
men
,
hereupon
Sir
William
Waller
endevoured
to
get
betwixt
him
and
the
Town
;
but
having
a
long
march
,
hee
got
to
the
Devizes
before
Sir
William
approached
,
and
was
quartered
there
,
with
Colonell
Sir
Charles
Lloyd
,
the
Governour
thereof
,
for
about
two
dayes
,
by
which
time
Sir
William
Waller
made
his
approach
.
On
Munday
the
10
of
this
present
March
,
hee
quartered
with
his
whole
Army
at
Almesbury
,
Normanton
,
Lake
,
Dearne
,
and
Derrington
,
and
a
very
strong
party
was
commanded
forth
,
out
of
which
were
drawn
divers
Scouts
,
which
were
sent
towards
the
Devizes
,
Stepstone
,
and
other
parts
,
to
discover
the
Enemy
,
and
what
strength
they
were
of
,
some
whereof
returned
in
the
evening
with
intelligence
,
that
Colonell
Long
was
in
the
Devizes
,
with
a
Posse
Comitatus
,
or
the
County
Forces
,
for
this
Long
is
the
Kings
high
Sheriffe
of
the
County
of
Wilts
,
son
to
Sir
Walter
Long
,
who
lately
deceased
,
who
being
in
drink
,
fell
from
his
horse
neer
Chich●ster
,
and
broke
his
neck
,
and
his
son
hath
been
a
very
active
man
against
the
Parliament
,
ever
since
hee
hath
begged
his
Wardship
,
which
put
him
to
much
travell
and
paines
,
for
which
hee
almost
spurred
the
horse
to
death
that
had
broke
his
Fathers
neck
;
for
hee
had
vowed
before
hee
came
off
his
back
to
get
his
Wardship
.
This
intelligence
caused
Sir
William
to
advance
towards
the
Devizes
that
night
,
having
also
advertisement
,
that
the
Enemies
works
about
the
Town
were
very
slight
,
and
when
his
Army
were
on
their
march
about
a
mile
from
Almsbury
,
hee
drew
them
up
into
a
Body
,
and
foure
out
of
every
Troop
,
to
goe
on
the
Forlorn
Hope
.
On
Tuesday
morning
very
early
,
our
Forlorn
Hope
gave
the
Enemy
an
Alarm
(
the
whole
Army
marching
all
night
)
upon
which
all
Colonell
Longs
Regiment
,
which
were
quartered
in
and
neer
the
Devizes
,
drew
into
a
Body
,
and
newes
being
brought
thereof
to
Sir
William
,
hee
made
some
stay
,
and
at
the
first
seemed
rather
to
prepare
for
defence
,
then
to
give
an
assault
,
and
divides
his
Horse
into
three
Brigades
,
the
first
commanded
by
himself
,
quartered
near
Po●●rn
,
Woodington
,
and
the
Devizes
,
the
next
Brigade
was
commanded
by
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
the
third
by
Sir
Hadzer
Waller
,
a
kinsman
of
Sir
Williams
,
which
Brigade
joyned
together
,
and
wheeled
about
,
and
fetcht
a
large
compasse
,
that
they
might
not
bee
discovered
by
the
Enemy
,
and
fell
in
between
them
and
the
Bath
.
On
Wednesday
morning
,
Sir
William
Waller
drew
up
his
Forces
to
fall
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
they
having
discovered
that
Sir
William
had
a
purpose
to
give
them
a
visit
,
Colonell
Long
,
with
the
Horse
left
the
Devizes
,
and
retreated
towards
Bath
,
not
having
notice
of
Generall
Cromwels
readinesse
on
that
side
to
receive
them
,
and
Sir
Charles
Lloyd
the
Governour
of
the
Devizes
,
with
most
of
the
Foot
slighted
their
Works
,
and
retreated
into
the
Castle
,
thinking
that
they
were
not
able
to
defend
the
Town
:
Sir
William
hearing
that
Colonell
Long
was
marching
away
,
hee
pursued
him
very
close
in
the
Rear
,
and
when
the
Enemy
were
a
little
past
Milchin
thinking
by
the
swiftnesse
of
their
March
to
make
their
escape
away
,
Colonel
Cromwell
appeared
in
the
Van
,
betwixt
him
and
Bradford
,
which
hee
having
notice
of
,
Colonell
Long
would
have
returned
back
again
,
but
could
make
no
way
of
escape
,
the
passes
being
narrow
,
and
the
Countrey
so
fortified
with
quick-set
hedges
,
that
hee
was
as
it
were
in
a
pound
.
We
took
from
the
Enemy
the
400
Horse
,
and
300
Prisoners
:
we
took
Colonell
Long
himself
the
Kings
high
Sheriffe
,
their
Commander
in
cheif
,
Captain
Web
,
and
7
Captains
more
,
the
Under-Sheriffe
,
7
Cornets
,
with
many
other
Officers
.
Wee
took
also
340
Armes
;
and
of
this
whole
Regiment
,
which
was
the
best
(
as
wee
understand
)
the
King
hath
,
there
escaped
but
30.
wee
lost
but
two
men
on
our
side
,
and
but
4
of
the
Enemy
were
killed
.
Colonell
Ludlow
is
now
(
thanks
bee
to
God
)
sole
high
Sheriffe
of
this
County
:
his
competitor
(
being
now
taken
prisoner
)
is
in
custodia
Mariscallorum
,
with
the
greatest
part
of
his
Commanders
and
Officers
,
and
his
whole
Regiment
utterly
extirpated
.
Colonell
Ludlowes
approach
hither
is
now
most
earnestly
desired
to
joyn
with
us
,
in
regard
this
County
,
in
which
wee
hope
there
will
bee
found
but
little
opposition
,
though
wee
have
been
lately
heavy
laden
with
infinite
numbers
of
barbarous
villains
.
To
God
bee
the
praise
,
who
hath
so
graciously
looked
upon
our
sufferings
.
The
Garrison
of
Long
ford
hearing
o●
so
many
losses
to
the
Kings
Army
,
in
severall
places
,
one
upon
the
neck
of
another
,
are
in
great
distraction
,
and
almost
hopelesse
of
subsisting
,
having
not
above
sixteen
Horse
,
and
they
are
very
poore
judes
,
to
fetch
in
provisions
,
of
which
it
is
conceived
,
they
begin
to
bee
straitned
:
and
for
their
men
,
they
are
most
of
them
forced
,
of
which
(
wee
hope
)
there
will
shortly
bee
given
a
very
good
account
.
Wee
hear
Colonell
Goring
doth
still
retreat
before
us
:
it
is
thought
hee
intends
to
joyn
with
Colonell
Barkley
the
Governour
of
Excester
;
and
Sir
William
Waller
is
marching
towards
Colonell
Holborn
at
Taunton
,
and
intends
to
draw
out
what
strength
hee
can
out
of
Sommersetshire
to
joyn
with
him
,
and
so
to
lose
no
time
to
pursue
after
.
So
with
my
due
respects
and
humble
service
,
I
rest
.
Your
faithfull
and
affectionate
Servant
.
Southampton
March
18.
1644.
Here
followeth
a
Copy
of
Sir
William
Wallers
own
Letter
.
Sir
,
COlonell
Cook
and
Captain
Butler
have
writen
at
large
unto
you
,
and
therefore
I
shall
onely
confirm
it
,
that
with
Gods
gracious
assistance
wee
have
routed
the
best
Regiment
the
King
had
in
the
West
;
of
400
Horse
,
there
escaped
not
30.
the
Colonell
,
Sir
James
Long
,
eight
Captains
,
and
7
Cornets
were
taken
,
and
most
of
the
other
Officers
,
with
about
300
prisoners
.
This
fell
out
in
Wiltshire
,
between
Troughbridge
and
Stepstone
.
Wee
are
now
marching
towards
honest
Holborn
,
with
whom
(
by
the
grace
of
God
)
wee
will
joyn
,
or
stick
half
way
.
William
Waller
.
March
18.
1644.
A
List
of
what
was
taken
.
-
Col.
Sir
James
Long
,
the
high
Sheriffe
.
-
The
Vnder-Sheriffe
.
-
8
Captains
.
-
7
Cornets
.
-
400
Horse
.
-
340
Armes
.
-
300
Prisoners
.
-
Goring
pursued
by
W.
Waller
About
the
20
instant
,
Letters
from
Abbington
informed
us
,
that
the
brave
Garrison
there
seemed
to
bee
in
a
perpetuall
motion
against
the
nest
of
Oxonian
humming
Hornets
;
and
that
,
as
on
other
dayes
,
The
activity
of
the
brave
Garrison
of
Abbington
under
valiant
Major
General
Brown
.
so
on
the
14
of
this
instant
March
,
valiant
and
vigilant
Major
Generall
Brown
drew
forth
a
party
of
about
300
Horse
,
toward
Chislington-Bridge
,
part
of
which
were
brought
to
Wheatley-Bridge
,
and
Melton
to
hinder
Oxford
Market
,
and
about
10
of
the
clock
,
they
joyned
and
ma●ched
to
Hedington
,
where
they
took
4
or
5
Carts
laden
with
provisions
for
Oxford
;
They
of
Oxford
also
fell
down
another
way
and
took
2
Carts
going
for
Abbington
;
but
in
the
return
of
Colonell
Browns
party
,
they
were
happily
met
withall
,
and
after
a
short
,
but
sharp
and
hot
skirmish
,
they
of
Abbington
had
the
better
,
slew
7
or
8
on
the
place
,
took
between
30
and
40
prisoners
,
the
chief
Commander
of
the
party
,
Cornet
Gardener
was
also
taken
,
and
our
friends
Carts
,
and
all
the
Market
folk
,
whom
they
had
taken
prisoners
,
rescued
;
3
of
the
prisoners
then
taken
,
were
Irish
,
and
therefore
presently
executed
according
to
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
;
and
thus
they
returned
without
the
losse
of
one
man
.
And
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
(
about
this
time
)
taking
into
consideration
the
fidelity
and
valour
of
this
brave
Garrison
of
Abbington
,
(
whose
successefull
actions
have
,
The
Parliaments
justly
high
respect
to
Abbington
Garrison
.
indeed
,
crowned
them
with
the
Laurell-boughes
of
perpetuall
fame
and
honourable
memory
,
under
the
command
of
their
wise
and
most
valiant
Governour
,
Major
Generall
Brown
)
they
Ordered
that
the
Committee
of
Both
Kingdomes
should
sign
a
Warrant
,
presently
,
for
a
1000
pound
to
bee
forthwith
issued
out
and
disposed
of
for
the
good
and
encouragement
of
that
Garrison
of
Abbington
.
And
on
this
March
the
22
a
conference
was
had
between
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
touching
the
ratification
of
the
roll
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
his
Officers
or
Colonells
for
the
New-Modelled-Army
at
which
Conference
there
was
now
at
last
a
most
happy
concurrence
of
the
Peeres
with
the
Commons
,
The
happy
concurrence
of
the
House
of
Peeres
with
the
Commons
about
the
List
of
Sir
Tho.
Fairfaxes
Commanders
of
his
New
Modell
Army
.
in
approving
the
List
(
a
businesse
which
had
hung
in
much
suspence
and
had
much
retarded
the
setting
forth
of
the
Army
,
and
thereby
much
sadded
the
hearts
of
the
best
affected
,
and
onely
gladded
the
hearts
of
the
Malignants
)
this
List
,
I
say
,
of
Sir
Thomas
his
Commanders
was
now
most
happily
consented
unto
by
the
Peers
,
without
any
alteration
at
all
,
which
was
so
acceptable
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
that
upon
the
report
thereof
to
their
House
,
they
appointed
a
Committee
to
prepare
a
Message
to
the
Lords
to
congratulate
their
happy
concurrence
,
and
to
assure
them
of
the
reall
affection
and
endevours
of
the
House
of
Commons
to
support
their
Lordships
in
their
Honours
and
Priviledges
;
And
this
being
certainly
so
(
as
indeed
it
was
)
it
did
for
the
present
,
and
will
for
the
future
,
take
off
that
reproach
which
the
Malignants
and
incendiaries
about
the
Town
gave
out
;
A
malicious
slander
of
the
Malignants
happily
thwatted
to
their
shame
.
That
the
Commons
did
endevour
and
use
meanes
to
diminish
the
priviledges
of
the
Peeres
;
Whereat
,
I
say
,
our
pernicious
Malignants
much
rejoyced
,
and
impiously
hoped
it
was
so
indeed
,
but
were
thus
most
happily
frustrated
of
their
wicked
expectation
therein
;
Ever
magnified
bee
our
good
God
and
gracious
Father
for
it
.
And
now
the
List
being
thus
past
and
perfected
,
the
New-Modelled
Army
was
expedited
shortly
after
into
the
field
,
to
Gods
high
honour
and
our
unspeakable
comfort
,
as
,
in
due
time
and
place
,
shall
bee
abundantly
manifested
.
The
said
List
of
Commanders
being
a
thing
of
so
high
concernment
,
I
have
heer
therefore
thought
fit
to
insert
it
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
,
and
for
the
honourable
memory
of
the
Persons
and
the
Thing
it self
.
-
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
Commander
in
cheif
.
-
Major
Generall
Skippon
.
-
Officers
of
the
Horse
.
-
Colonell
Middleton
-
Colonell
Sidney
-
Colonell
Graves
-
Colonell
Sheffield
-
Colonell
Vermudon
-
Colonell
Whaley
-
Colonell
Sir
M.
Levisay
-
Colonell
Fleetwood
-
Colonell
Rossiter
-
Colonell
Sir
Robert
Pye
.
-
Officers
of
the
Foot
.
-
Colonell
Crayford
-
Colonell
Berkley
-
Colonell
Aldridge
-
Colonell
Holborne
-
Colonell
Fortescue
-
Colonell
Inglesby
-
Colonell
Montague
-
Colonell
Pickering
-
Colonell
Welden
-
Colonell
Rainsborow
.
And
this
also
is
very
observable
by
us
,
that
(
for
the
more
happy
advance
of
this
New-Army
,
)
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
put
into
the
hearts
of
our
Parliamentary-Worthies
,
that
among
all
the
other
necessary
provisions
both
for
the
hastening
and
the
happifying
also
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
into
the
field
,
Order
taken
by
the
Parliament
as
well
for
the
spirituall
as
the
Martiall
Discipline
of
the
Army
.
they
took
speciall
care
of
the
Spirituall
Discipline
thereof
,
by
sufficient
and
able
Preachers
to
goe
along
with
them
,
as
well
as
of
the
Martiall
Discipline
by
honest
and
valiant
Commanders
,
the
House
of
Commons
,
therefore
,
Ordered
that
the
Assembly
of
Divines
should
nominate
and
present
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
such
pious
and
learned
Preachers
as
they
knew
every
way
fit
and
able
for
that
service
.
And
is
not
such
an
Army
like
to
thrive
(
think
you
)
where
piety
and
probity
,
as
well
as
courage
and
magnanimity
is
so
piously
and
prudently
endevoured
?
About
the
24
of
this
instant
,
the
Lords
in
Parliament
were
pleased
to
bring
the
eare
of
the
godly
education
of
the
Kings
Children
at
Whitehall
,
The
Parliaments
care
for
the
godly
education
of
the
2
young
Princes
at
White-Hall
,
by
the
Earl
of
Nort●umberland
into
their
thoughts
and
serious
consideration
▪
and
thereupon
to
make
the
most
Noble
Earle
of
Northumberland
Governour
and
his
virtuous
Lady
Governesse
of
them
,
and
to
Order
an
Annuall
allowance
for
their
encouragement
therin
of
3000
pound
.
A
worthy
act
,
indeed
,
and
may
justly
bring
to
our
thought●
the
brave
and
blessed
education
given
to
young
King
Edward
〈◊〉
6.
and
to
Queen
Elizabeth
of
ever
happy
memory
,
the
recover●●●
(
under
God
)
of
the
Gospel
out
of
Eg●ptian
dark
Popery
,
and
who
were
the
glory
of
our
English
nation
for
these
many
yeers
.
And
wee
doubt
not
(
as
wee
pray
)
but
those
2
most
noble
and
honourable
personages
will
make
it
their
study
and
care
to
have
those
2
young
Princes
instructed
and
brought
up
so
virtuously
and
piously
that
they
may
prove
2
glorious
and
illustrious
Starres
,
not
only
in
the
firmameut
of
these
3
Kingdomes
,
but
even
of
all
Christendome
.
And
about
the
26
instant
,
Colonell
Massie
gives
the
Enemy
a
defeat
nee●
unto
Bristol
.
wee
received
Letters
out
of
Gloucestershire
,
which
certified
that
a
party
of
Colonell
Massies
horse
had
routed
a
party
of
the
Cavaliers
which
were
sent
from
Bristol
by
Sir
Ralph
Hopton
toward
Prince
Maurice
,
and
in
the
skirmish
had
taken
Colonell
Roberts
a
great
Malignant
of
Herefordshire
,
besides
7
Officers
,
and
40
common
Souldiers
prisoners
.
And
much
about
the
latter
end
of
this
Moneth
of
March
,
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
took
into
their
consideration
some
of
their
well-deserving
Souldiers
,
and
their
great
arrears
,
and
among
these
,
cheifly
,
that
brave
,
unspotted
and
ever
to
bee
honored
Commander
in
Armes
,
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
and
thereupon
ordered
that
his
Arreares
should
by
audit
bee
given
in
,
Fidelity
and
good
service
rewarded
&
encouraged
by
the
Parliament
.
and
in
the
mean
time
,
because
hee
had
been
long
without
pay
,
they
ordered
that
500
pound
should
bee
presently
paid
unto
him
in
part
of
his
Arreares
.
And
about
the
same
time
an
Order
past
the
House
,
(
worthy
to
bee
recorded
to
their
praise
and
honour
)
it
being
full
of
piety
and
Christian
charity
;
Viz.
That
out
of
the
Monies
given
for
Composition
by
some
able
Delinquents
,
there
should
bee
a
1000
pound
paid
to
poore
men
that
had
lost
their
horses
,
Waggons
and
Carts
,
the
Summer
before
,
in
the
service
of
the
Parliament
,
and
that
500
pound
more
should
bee
paid
to
poore
Widdows
whose
husbands
had
been
slain
in
the
service
of
the
State
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
stay
heer
a
little
,
and
take
a
short
revise
and
serious
advice
on
this
Moneths
mercies
and
marveilous
passages
of
divine
providence
and
preservation
of
this
his
Parliamentary
Burning
Bush
not
Consumed
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
c●nsumed
.
although
environed
with
most
violent
and
vehement
furious
flames
of
Malignant
wrath
and
rage
against
it
,
as
hath
been
most
evident
in
all
the
particulars
forementioned
,
both
,
In
that
most
famous
defeat
given
to
the
proud
insulting
Enemies
Goring
and
Dives
at
Weymouth
,
and
Melcomb-Regis
;
Together
with
the
seasonable
seizing
on
the
2
ships
which
by
providence
were
put
into
the
possession
of
the
Parliaments
friends
there
.
In
the
seizing
upon
a
whole
Troope
of
Horse
being
the
Kings
Life-guard
;
And
the
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Maurices
forces
at
Holt-Bridge
.
Together
with
a
fine
defeat
given
to
Colonell
Ogles
forces
at
Winchester
.
In
that
brave
Victory
obtained
by
Sir
William
Waller
,
and
Generall
Cromwell
,
over
Colonell
Long
and
his
forces
at
the
Devizes
.
Together
with
the
brave
activity
of
our
Abbington
Garrison
about
Oxford
.
In
the
most
happy
harmony
and
sweet
concurrence
of
the
House
of
Peers
in
Parliament
,
with
the
House
of
Commons
,
about
the
List
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Colonels
and
Commanders
;
and
their
pious
care
for
the
well-ordering
of
his
New-Modelled
Army
,
as
well
with
Spirituall
as
Martiall
Discipline
.
And
,
finally
,
In
the
Parliaments
godly
care
for
the
royall
and
religious
education
of
the
Kings
2
young
children
at
White-Hall
;
Colonell
Massies
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
or
neer
Bristol
;
And
the
Parliaments
most
worthy
respect
and
regard
to
the
fidelity
and
good
service
of
such
as
had
been
active
and
serviceable
to
the
Common-wealth
,
to
comfort
and
incourage
them
therein
.
Upon
gracious
and
gratefull
sight
and
serious
consideration
of
all
which
precious
premises
,
who
(
mee
thinks
)
can
forbeare
,
justly
and
ingenuously
to
confesse
and
acknowledge
with
holy
David
,
Thou
(
O
Lord
)
hast
made
us
rejoyce
through
thy
works
,
Psal.
92
4
,
5.
and
wee
will
triumph
in
the
operations
of
thy
hands
.
O
Lord
,
how
great
and
gracious
are
all
thy
doings
towards
us
,
and
thy
thoughts
of
Love
and
goodnesse
exceeding
deep
?
But
now
to
goe
on
.
ANd
heer
I
shall
begin
this
Moneth
of
Aprill
with
a
most
holy
and
happy
Aprill-shewre
,
Aprill
.
1645.
likely
,
by
Gods
blessing
and
gracious
breathing
on
it
,
to
prove
most
frugiferous
in
the
happy
production
of
many
fragrant
flowers
,
the
ensuing
Spring
,
and
succeeding
Summer
;
and
to
make
way
for
a
copious
crop
of
blessings
,
and
happy
Harvest
to
the
glory
of
our
ever-living
,
and
all-good-giving
God
,
and
to
the
unspeakable
comfort
of
his
poore
despised
Church
and
Children
;
and
this
it
was
.
About
the
4
of
this
present
Aprill
,
a
conference
was
held
by
the
Lords
with
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
was
managed
by
the
Lord
Say
,
at
which
was
offered
by
the
House
of
Peers
,
to
the
House
of
Commons
.
1.
That
the
Commissioners
of
the
Great
Seal
might
bee
continued
.
2.
They
desired
that
a
proportionable
number
of
Lords
being
appointed
to
joyne
with
the
Members
of
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
might
bee
equally
employed
in
the
great
affairs
of
the
Kingdome
.
And
,
as
a
farther
demonstration
of
the
earnest
desire
their
Lordships
had
of
the
continuance
of
a
happy
union
and
correspondency
of
spirits
and
affections
between
Both
Houses
,
a
Declaration
of
the
Lords
in
Parliament
was
read
,
A
most
singular
sign
of
Gods
love
and
good
will
to
this
poore
Kingdome
,
even
the
most
happy
harmony
of
Both
Houses
.
wherein
they
declared
;
That
they
would
ever
bee
carefull
to
maintain
the
priviledges
of
the
Commons
as
their
own
,
and
should
bee
ready
to
concurre
with
them
in
all
things
,
for
the
good
and
safety
of
the
Kingdom
,
whatsoever
some
malicious
and
ill-affected
persons
(
endevouring
thereby
to
divide
between
them
)
might
report
to
the
contrary
;
which
〈◊〉
they
left
with
the
House
of
Commons
,
to
remain
upon
Record
,
〈◊〉
testimony
of
their
reall
intentions
to
Posterity
.
This
passage
(
together
with
a
former
of
this
kinde
,
on
the
part
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
declaring
their
sincere
resolutions
to
maintain
the
priviledges
of
the
House
of
Peers
,
and
which
their
said
Declaration
,
being
first
read
,
was
also
left
with
the
Lords
to
bee
Recorded
by
them
also
to
all
Posterity
.
)
I
thought
fit
to
relate
,
thus
exactly
,
because
I
considered
and
took
notice
of
them
both
,
as
soveraign
healings
of
former
jealousies
betweene
Both
Houses
,
and
these
their
happy
concurrencies
,
as
a
speciall
blessing
from
Heaven
,
and
as
one
of
the
greatest
tokens
of
Gods
love
and
favour
to
this
Kingdome
,
and
most
conducing
to
the
peace
thereof
,
and
to
the
salving
and
curing
of
the
bloody
oppressive
distractions
wherewith
all
things
therein
have
been
infested
and
almost
broken
in
peices
;
especially
also
considering
that
it
has
been
all
along
,
the
great
and
main
plot
of
the
Enemies
of
the
Peace
and
Parliament
of
this
Kingdome
,
to
breed
and
feed
jealousies
in
the
Houses
;
Whereas
,
now
,
such
happy
correspondencies
will
bee
their
greatest
discouragements
,
and
by
this
harmonious
concord
,
the
expedition
of
our
Southern
Army
,
now
bravely
set
on
foot
and
gone
forth
under
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
was
most
happily
hastened
on
;
the
sweet
and
blessed
effects
wherof
,
you
will
now
every
day
heare
of
more
and
more
,
to
the
glory
of
God
and
comfort
of
the
Kingdom
;
as
in
their
proper
places
,
I
shall
now
by
Gods
assistance
have
occasion
to
make
clear
unto
you
.
About
the
6
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
received
Letters
from
renowned
,
active
and
loyall
Generall
Brown
from
Abbington
,
concerning
some
late
exploits
performed
by
the
forces
under
his
Command
,
the
substance
whereof
was
as
followeth
,
Viz.
That
hee
having
had
intelligence
that
some
provisions
were
at
Chalgrove
,
a
Townsome
7
miles
distant
from
Abbington
,
going
to
Oxford
,
sent
a
party
of
Horse
thither
,
where
they
took
one
Beard
,
Divers
brave
exploits
performed
by
renowned
Generall
Browns
forc●s
at
Abbington
a
Wine-Cooper
,
who
had
then
brought
6
peices
(
or
Pipes
)
of
Sack
from
London
,
to
convey
them
to
Oxford
,
but
both
Wine
and
Cooper
were
thus
prevented
from
going
thither
in
ha●●e
.
These
forces
also
being
then
advertised
that
some
other
Carriages
were
going
to
Oxford
,
they
pursued
them
,
and
within
a
mile
of
Oxford
overtaking
them
,
took
a
Waggon
laden
with
Sugar
and
other
good
provisions
for
that
Garrison
,
and
so
brought
both
Sack
and
Sugar
safe
to
Abbington
.
They
also
took
severall
packs
of
〈◊〉
loath
going
thither
,
which
,
with
the
horses
they
sent
safe
to
Abbington
.
And
presently
upon
this
,
notice
being
given
of
a
party
of
the
Enemies
quartering
at
Thorp
,
about
3
miles
from
Farrington
,
a
Major
was
sent
out
from
Abbington
,
with
a
party
of
Horse
,
but
the
greatest
part
of
the
Enemy
had
escaped
before
this
Majors
approach
;
onely
an
Irish
Major
(
being
lockt
up
in
his
Chamber
)
refusing
quarter
,
was
thereupon
slain
,
5
or
6
others
were
taken
prisoners
,
and
19
good
Horse
seized
on
.
The
same
Letters
also
certified
farther
,
that
one
Captain
English
,
a
notorious
Villain
,
on
the
Kings
side
,
then
a
prisoner
,
taken
by
the
forces
of
Abbington
,
and
there
imprisoned
,
endevouring
to
make
an
escape
through
a
hole
,
neer
unto
a
Vault
,
hee
fell
into
the
said
Vault
,
Capt.
English
choakt
in
a
Vault
at
Abbington
.
and
was
therein
choaked
;
so
that
instead
of
getting
loose
hee
stook
faster
than
ever
before
.
Also
upon
some
intelligence
that
the
forementioned
party
of
Horse
,
was
neerly
ingaged
with
the
Enemy
,
the
Major
Generall
sent
about
600
Foot
out
of
Abbington
,
who
marched
8
miles
that
morning
,
and
conducted
the
prizes
gotten
in
unto
Abbington
;
and
at
their
return
,
the
most
generous
and
noble
Major
Generall
gave
12
pence
a
piece
to
each
of
the
Foot
to
encourage
them
,
and
the
Cana●y
Sack
and
other
provisions
taken
,
were
disposed
of
,
and
distributed
to
the
rest
.
About
the
8
instant
wee
were
credibly
informed
by
Letters
from
the
Committee
at
Redding
of
the
brave
service
performed
by
that
famous
and
faithfull
Souldier
,
Renowned
Major
Generall
Skippon
singular
good
service
in
reducing
his
Souldiers
to
the
New-M●delled-Army
.
that
brave
Commander
and
pious
Patriot
of
his
Country
,
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
in
the
quiet
and
peaceable
reduction
of
his
Souldiers
,
there
,
to
serve
under
the
Command
of
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
now
the
most
prous
,
piudent
,
and
valiant
Generalissimo
,
of
the
Parliaments
New-M●delled
Army
;
who
,
being
at
Redding
,
made
a
most
excellent
,
pious
,
and
pithy
hortatory
Speech
to
all
his
Souldiers
,
and
delivered
it
with
such
grave
Emphasis
,
Martiall
courage
,
and
prudent
sweetnesse
,
as
gave
generall
satisfaction
and
full
content
unto
them
all
,
insomuch
that
5
Regiments
of
the
Renowned
End
of
Essex
,
late
Lord
Generall
,
his
Forces
,
and
5
Companies
of
the
Lord
Ruberts
were
most
ready
and
willing
to
serve
under
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Command
,
and
not
a
dissenting
Souldier
,
or
Commander
,
or
discontented
Country
man
was
discovered
among
them
all
,
but
they
all
expressed
their
clear
and
chearfull
approbation
and
good
liking
of
this
the
Parliaments
thus
reducing
of
the
Army
,
being
all
reduced
into
3
Regiments
,
and
were
all
drawn
in●o
3
severall
Churches
,
and
there
enrolled
;
and
divers
who
had
formerly
been
Officers
in
the
former
Army
,
were
,
now
,
very
willing
to
bee
Listed
as
Common
Souldiers
in
this
New-Modell
,
which
was
now
in
great
forwardnesse
to
goe
forth
into
the
field
;
Yea
,
and
the
late
Lord
Generals
Troop
of
his
Life-guard
,
freely
offered
themselves
of
Sir
Thomas
his
service
and
Command
;
most
happy
presages
of
much
good
to
follow
when
Souldiers
so
joyfully
and
freely
undertake
to
undergoe
the
yoke
of
necessary
Martiall
Command
and
Service
.
The
truth
of
all
which
premises
is
farther
and
fully
confirmed
by
the
foresaid
renowned
Major
Generalls
own
Letter
to
the
Honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
,
for
the
Readers
better
satisfaction
and
content
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
,
as
most
worthy
to
bee
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
To
the
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
of
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
Assembled
in
Parliament
at
Westminster
;
These
present
.
Deservedly
honoured
Sir
,
YEsterday
and
this
day
,
by
Gods
continued
help
and
blessing
,
all
His
Excellencies
Horse
are
reduced
and
setled
into
Colonell
Graves
,
Sir
Robert
Pyes
,
and
Colonell
Sheffields
Regiments
,
except
Colonell
Dalbeirs
and
Beurs
Regiments
,
which
are
commanded
to
Gloucester
.
All
the
Officers
that
are
laid
aside
,
did
with
all
readinesse
and
submissive
obedience
observe
the
commands
of
the
inferior
Officers
,
having
listed
themselves
again
as
private
Troopers
;
So
that
hitherto
(
blessed
bee
God
)
this
great
,
and
I
hope
usefull
work
for
the
publick
hath
been
carryed
beyond
our
expectation
that
have
been
employed
about
it
.
To
morrow
,
if
the
Lord
will
,
I
shall
reduce
and
settle
Colonell
Weldens
,
and
Colonell
Holborns
Regiments
of
Foot
,
which
were
with
Sir
William
Waller
,
and
n●w
quarter
at
Ockingham
;
And
I
shall
further
endevour
with
all
diligence
and
faithfulnesse
,
whatsoever
shall
advance
the
publick
service
.
Those
Regiments
of
horse
which
were
his
Excellencies
and
Sir
William
Belfores
,
doe
most
humbly
●rave
(
as
I
doe
on
their
behalf
)
that
they
may
have
that
which
Colonell
Graves
sayes
was
promised
to
them
.
I
have
not
else
to
trouble
you
with
now
,
but
begging
pardon
for
my
being
so
often
troublesome
to
you
(
the
conjunction
of
things
now
forcing
the
same
)
and
humbly
crave
to
bee
esteemed
Your
most
faithfull
Servant
,
Ph.
Skippon
.
Beconfield
,
the
14
of
Aprill
,
1645.
9
at
night
.
Also
about
the
10
of
this
instant
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
out
of
Scotland
(
for
I
intend
to
take
in
the
Martiall
performances
of
our
loyall
and
loving
brethren
the
Scots
,
so
farre
forth
as
they
have
neer
interest
and
dependence
on
those
of
our
own
Kingdom
and
State
)
wee
had
,
I
say
,
certain
intelligence
out
of
Scotland
,
that
after
a
former
surprizall
of
neer
upon
800
horse
load
of
provisions
which
were
going
to
that
desperate
rebell
Montrosse
,
the
said
Montrosse
and
his
Popish
or
rather
Atheisticall
co-partner
in
blood
and
villany
,
A
brave
victory
obtained
by
Major
Generall
Vrrey
against
the
Lord
Montrosse
in
Scotland
.
Mac
O
Donnel
,
an
Irish
Caniball
,
with
their
whole
body
came
to
Duncall
,
whether
Major
Generall
Vrrey
,
with
the
forces
under
his
command
pursued
him
;
but
upon
his
March
Montrosse
was
fled
,
as
if
hee
intended
for
Saint
Johnstons
,
but
afterwards
turned
toward
Aberdene
,
Major
Vrrey
still
pursuing
him
,
whereupon
Montrosse
wheeled
about
(
now
,
indeed
)
toward
St.
Johnstons
,
so
that
Generall
Vrrey
fearing
hee
would
enter
Dundee
,
sent
to
the
Town
to
stand
upon
their
guard
against
the
Enemy
,
assuring
them
they
should
not
●ail
of
his
speedy
help
,
which
accordingly
they
found
.
About
the
Evening
Montrosse
fell
upon
the
Town
and
burnt
the
Suburbs
,
but
was
bravely
entertained
by
the
honest-hearted
Townesmen
,
who
valiantly
kept
the
Market
place
,
where
they
had
some
hot
bickering
with
Montrosses
forces
,
where
the
Townesmen
lost
not
above
10
men
,
but
slew
many
of
the
Enemie
in
the
place
,
during
which
encounter
,
Generall
Vrrey
came
up
with
his
forces
,
as
hee
promised
,
and
fell
upon
the
Enemy
in
the
Town
,
slew
400
upon
the
place
,
and
took
neer
as
many
prisoners
,
4
great
barrells
of
powder
(
being
all
they
had
there
)
took
all
their
field
peices
,
their
bagge
and
baggage
,
and
dispersed
the
Enemy
,
and
had
at
this
time
,
utterly
spoyled
and
ruinated
them
,
had
not
the
darknesse
of
the
night
hindered
his
pursuite
of
them
.
The
Honourable
House
of
Commons
taking
into
consideration
this
prosperous
successe
which
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
give
our
brethren
in
Scotland
,
which
was
of
much
concernment
,
A
Solemn
day
of
Thanksgiving
appointed
&
kept
in
London
,
&c.
for
this
great
victory
.
not
only
for
the
hoped
peace
of
that
Kingdome
,
but
of
this
also
,
they
therfore
Ordered
that
publick
Thanksgiving
should
bee
made
for
the
same
,
the
(
then
)
next
ensuing
Lords
Day
,
in
the
severall
Parish
Churches
in
London
and
Westminster
,
and
within
the
Line
of
Communication
;
and
a
Committee
of
the
Lords
and
Commons
addressed
themselves
to
the
Scottish
Commissioners
,
to
congratulate
them
in
that
happy
and
seasonable
Victory
.
About
the
14
instant
,
among
divers
other
usefull
Ordinances
of
Parliament
,
there
was
one
passed
by
the
House
of
Commons
,
for
exempting
the
University
of
Cambridge
from
all
Military
Taxes
and
other
Contributions
to
the
publike
Service
:
That
nothing
contained
in
any
Ordinance
or
Ordinances
of
Parliament
,
Cambridge
is
by
the
Parliament
highly
priviledged
,
&
Learning
like
to
bee
highly
honored
and
advanced
.
for
,
or
concerning
the
imposing
,
levying
,
or
paying
of
any
assessements
,
taxes
or
charges
whatsoever
,
as
well
already
made
and
charged
,
as
hereafter
to
bee
made
and
charged
by
any
former
Ordinances
,
shall
not
bee
extended
to
charge
the
said
University
,
or
any
the
Colledges
or
Halls
therein
,
or
any
the
Rents
or
Revenues
belonging
thereunto
,
nor
to
charge
any
Master
,
Fellow
,
or
Schollar
of
any
the
said
Colledges
,
or
any
Reader
,
Officer
,
or
Minister
of
the
said
University
or
Colledges
,
for
,
or
in
regard
of
any
Wages
,
Stipend
,
or
Profit
due
to
them
,
or
any
of
them
,
in
respect
of
their
places
and
employments
in
the
said
University
;
any
thing
in
the
said
Ordinances
to
the
contrary
,
notwithstanding
.
Provided
,
that
the
Tenents
who
enjoy
Leases
from
the
said
University
and
Colledges
,
doe
claime
no
freedome
or
exemption
,
Malignant
slanderers
mouthes
against
the
Parliament
stopped
or
advantage
by
this
said
Ordinance
.
Heer
,
therefore
,
that
old
Prelaticall
slander
of
the
Malignant
Enemies
,
is
already
clearly
confuted
,
who
maliciously
and
falsly
give
out
,
as
if
the
Parliament
were
or
would
bee
haters
,
and
discountenancers
of
Learning
and
parts
,
whereas
they
ever
a●med
at
the
advancement
thereof
by
a
most
necessary
Reformation
and
cleansing
of
the
University
from
its
old
stale
,
and
stinking
lees
,
and
corrupted
and
corrupting
dregs
of
Popery
,
Arminianism
,
superstition
,
profanenesse
,
and
even
open
atheisme
,
as
was
too
evident
,
in
so
many
Prelaticall
,
Popish
,
and
Arminian
creatures
therin
,
such
superstitious
,
idle-addle-headed
Governours
,
so
many
formalists
,
and
politicians
in
Divinity
,
meer
Atheists
in
conversation
,
who
constantly
infected
the
better
wits
and
ingenous
Spirits
,
inducing
and
drawing
them
by
their
most
prevalent
pernicious
examples
to
their
own
wayes
and
wicked
practises
:
But
,
now
the
Fountain
being
purifyed
and
cleansed
,
the
streams
must
needs
run
abroad
more
clear
into
Church
and
Common-wealth
,
by
Gods
blessing
on
the
means
.
About
the
16
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
wee
had
suddain
and
certain
intelligence
out
of
Kent
that
about
3
or
400
mad-headed
and
discontented
Malignants
,
part
of
the
rascality
of
that
County
were
gotten
into
a
body
,
and
had
put
themselves
into
a
second
open
Rebellion
,
and
had
taken
Sir
Percivall
Harts
house
neer
Farningham
,
and
had
got
divers
horse
and
Armes
,
A
second
rebellion
in
Ke●t
,
but
soon
suppressed
by
valiant
Colonell
Blunt
.
which
might
threaten
some
danger
to
that
flourishing
County
;
but
by
the
speedy
provision
and
care
of
the
Committee
and
Gentry
of
that
County
,
the
Serpent
was
crusht
in
the
Egge
;
for
they
had
instantly
ordered
and
authorized
noble
Colonell
Blunt
,
(
who
,
indeed
merited
much
honour
in
this
Service
)
to
raise
forces
in
the
County
for
the
suppressing
of
them
,
who
used
such
industry
,
wisdome
,
courage
,
and
fidelity
therein
,
that
hee
had
soon
raised
a
body
of
about
2000
horse
and
foot
in
one
afternoon
,
and
part
of
the
next
morning
,
and
with
quick
expedition
marched
after
them
with
4
field
peices
toward
Lunnington
House
,
and
having
found
them
out
,
resolutely
set
upon
them
,
and
had
soon
utterly
routed
and
dispersed
them
,
took
50
of
their
principall
Ring-leaders
,
who
were
clapt
up
in
safe
custody
,
till
they
might
bee
proceeded
against
by
Martiall-Law
.
And
thus
(
praised
bee
the
Lord
)
this
spark
of
rebellion
,
not
being
neglected
was
as
timely
quenched
,
as
it
was
soon
kindled
.
Much
about
which
said
time
,
wee
were
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Hampshire
,
that
a
party
of
renowned
Colonell
Nortons
horse
from
Southampton
being
upon
a
design
to
fortifie
Rumsey
and
so
to
straiten
the
Enemies
Garrison
at
Winchester
;
which
the
better
to
effect
,
a
party
of
his
horse
,
I
say
,
under
the
Command
of
Major
Stewart
were
drawn
out
to
face
Winchester
,
A
brave
●ef
at
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Rumsey
,
by
valiant
Colon.
No
tens
forces
.
and
so
to
keep
the
Enemy
in
play
,
whilst
Rumsey
was
thus
fortifying
;
which
was
done
accordingly
,
and
after
some
small
skirmishing
,
Major
Stewart
retreated
with
the
losse
of
4
or
5
of
his
men
,
and
as
many
of
the
Enemies
;
upon
his
retreat
the
Enemy
advanced
;
but
now
Major
Stewart
,
being
seconded
by
a
fresh
party
from
Rumsey
,
set
again
upon
them
,
routed
,
and
pursued
them
,
killed
Leivtenant
Coard
and
6
or
7
more
on
the
place
,
took
Captain
Heath
,
Cornet
Barnes
,
and
4
or
5
other
Officers
,
and
about
30
horse
and
their
Riders
prisoners
,
and
brought
them
safe
to
Rumsey
,
and
afterward
sent
them
to
Southampton
.
In
this
service
,
Major
Stewart
received
a
shot
in
the
thigh
,
but
not
mortall
,
only
a
badge
of
honour
unto
him
,
praised
bee
the
Lord
for
it
.
About
the
18
instant
,
wee
had
clear
intimation
and
knowledge
of
divers
of
the
Lords
and
Peers
of
the
Kingdom
,
who
having
formerly
deserted
the
Parliament
,
Divers
of
the
Lords
at
Oxford
come
in
unto
the
Parliament
and
shown
themselves
in
open
opposition
,
or
,
at
best
,
in
slie
and
faithlesse
tergiversation
from
the
Cause
of
God
,
maintained
by
this
present
Parliament
;
yet
now
at
the
length
,
the
Lord
(
as
wee
hope
)
having
opened
their
eyes
of
understanding
to
see
their
errour
,
and
perswaded
their
hearts
(
as
wee
trust
)
to
cleave
to
his
Truth
,
in
sincerity
and
cordiall
loyalty
;
and
therefore
now
,
I
say
,
divers
of
them
were
come
in
unto
the
Parliament
from
Oxford
,
and
took
their
Oath
,
and
the
Solemn
Covenant
to
bee
true
and
faithfull
to
the
service
of
the
Parliament
,
to
the
uttermost
of
their
abilities
,
both
with
their
lives
and
fortunes
.
First
,
there
came
in
about
the
10
of
this
instant
,
3
Earles
,
and
3
Lords
;
The
Earles
&
Lords
names
that
are
returned
from
Oxford
to
the
Parliament
.
Viz.
The
Earl
of
Bedford
,
the
Earl
of
Clare
,
and
the
Earl
of
Leicester
;
the
Lord
Pawlet
,
the
Lord
Conway
,
and
the
Lord
Rich.
And
since
that
,
5
more
came
in
,
and
took
the
same
Oath
and
Covenant
,
Viz.
the
Earl
of
Westmerland
,
the
Earl
of
Tenet
,
the
Earl
of
Monmouth
,
and
the
Lord
Savill
.
The
rest
wee
pray
and
trust
,
will
also
in
the
Lords
due
time
see
their
foul
errours
,
and
seeing
,
bee
ashamed
,
and
sin
no
more
in
that
kinde
.
And
about
the
20
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
wee
received
certain
intelligence
by
a
Letter
from
a
Member
of
the
Committee
of
Worcester
,
then
residing
at
Warwick
,
concerning
a
great
and
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Maurice
his
forces
in
Worcestershire
;
which
Letter
comming
to
my
hands
,
I
have
heer
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
I
Sent
you
(
by
an
expresse
which
was
carryed
into
Banbury
)
the
relation
of
a
great
Victory
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Maurice
his
forces
in
Worcestershire
.
which
God
in
mercy
gave
unto
us
against
Prince
Maurice
his
Horse
;
And
of
my
apprehension
of
a
very
happy
opportunity
for
the
reducing
of
that
County
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
were
some
wants
of
ours
supplyed
.
All
the
Enemies
horse
in
Worcestershire
,
particularly
Prince
Maurice
his
Regiment
,
Sir
John
Knotsfords
Regiment
,
with
the
County
Troop
,
commanded
by
Captain
Wilde
;
the
Reformado
Troop
,
commanded
by
Captain
Pitchard
;
and
the
Hartlebury
Troop
,
commanded
by
Captain
Gunter
;
being
all
between
5
or
600
Horse
,
drew
up
and
faced
Warwick
,
upon
a
hill
about
a
mile
distant
from
the
Town
,
(
Warwickeshire
horse
being
a
day
before
,
drawn
away
towards
Gloucester
)
the
remaining
forces
heer
belonging
to
Warwick
,
as
also
those
of
our
Horses
remaining
in
Warwick
,
were
immediately
commanded
forth
;
Viz.
20
horse
that
appertained
to
Colonell
Bridges
,
2
Captains
of
our
Committee
,
viz.
Captain
Milward
with
his
Troop
,
and
Captain
Halford
,
with
so
many
Horse
as
could
immediately
bee
got
ready
.
Also
2
Troopes
consisting
of
about
80
Horse
,
which
came
before
from
Newport
Pagnell
,
marching
towards
Gloucester
.
So
that
in
all
,
wee
drew
out
a
party
of
about
150
Horse
,
which
Major
Hawksworth
commanded
,
and
200
Foot
,
commanded
by
Major
Bridges
.
It
pleased
God
,
that
after
some
houres
skirmishing
with
them
,
ours
,
twice
charging
them
through
and
through
with
admirable
courage
,
the
Enemy
giving
ground
,
and
retreating
,
till
they
came
to
a
Lane
and
place
of
advantage
,
that
our
Horse
charged
them
again
,
Captain
Pitchard
was
shot
and
taken
prisoner
by
our
Captain
Halford
,
who
expressed
much
courage
,
and
singled
out
Major
Pilkinton
,
and
after
they
had
each
of
them
discharged
their
Pist●ls
,
fell
to
it
with
their
swords
,
Captain
Halford
struck
off
his
head-peice
and
perriwigge
with
the
first
blow
,
and
with
the
next
,
gave
him
a
wound
on
his
head
.
Captain
Halford
seeing
Major
Hawksworth
dangerously
engaged
amongst
the
Enemies
Horse
,
made
up
to
his
releif
,
with
his
Cornet
Parsons
,
and
releived
him
,
only
his
Cornet
was
shot
through
his
neck
,
but
the
wound
not
mortall
.
The
issue
of
all
was
this
;
the
whole
body
of
the
Enemy
utterly
routed
,
about
60
prisoners
taken
;
amongst
which
,
the
great
Philistine
Pitchard
(
Captain
of
the
Reformadoes
)
being
shot
in
foure
places
,
was
taken
prisoner
.
Also
Captain
George
Action
,
Captain
Souch
Cartwright
,
Son
to
Sir
Philip
Cartwright
,
late
Governo●r
of
Jersey
,
Major
Pilkinton
slain
with
other
Officers
and
Gentlemen
of
quality
.
Amongst
others
that
were
slain
,
besides
Major
Pilkinton
,
who
commanded
in
cheif
,
one
of
the
Bar●sleyes
,
a
Gentleman
of
a
good
family
in
our
County
,
and
divers
others
not
yet
known
.
Wee
brought
off
at
least
140
Horse
taken
from
the
Enemy
,
and
the
whole
body
of
them
scattered
all
to
peices
,
by
8
miles
〈◊〉
.
This
great
body
of
the
Enemy
being
all
their
Horse
appertaining
to
them
in
our
County
,
was
thus
broken
by
the
gallantry
of
our
men
.
In
this
action
,
I
give
not
any
eminent
or
particular
mark
of
bravery
on
any
one
,
all
doing
so
exceeding
well
.
But
the
valour
of
Major
Hawksworth
was
so
much
taken
notice
of
by
the
Enemy
,
that
they
termed
him
,
The
Devill
in
Buffe
.
Were
wee
able
to
follow
the
blow
,
and
so
keep
down
their
now
dejected
spirits
;
Our
friends
here
,
of
whom
you
have
heard
much
,
would
doubtlesse
bee
more
bold
and
appear
in
our
behalf
,
and
of
how
great
consequence
that
may
bee
,
I
forbeare
to
expresse
.
Guy
Mouldsworth
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
to
the
Princes
own
Regiment
,
was
taken
,
and
engaged
his
honour
to
bee
a
true
prisoner
:
Wee
understand
by
the
Trumpeter
this
day
,
that
hee
intends
to
come
and
resigne
up
himself
to
us
.
This
Captain
Pitchard
is
a
pernicious
villain
,
who
the
day
before
hee
was
taken
,
pulled
down
the
house
of
one
Mr.
Hunt
,
a
Member
of
our
Committee
.
I
pray
you
bee
a
petitioner
to
the
Parliament
,
that
hee
may
not
bee
exchanged
without
us
,
hee
being
our
prisoner
;
as
also
that
wee
may
bee
permitted
to
secure
our
prisoners
in
Warwick
castle
,
which
hitherto
hath
not
been
granted
us
,
which
,
besides
the
hazzard
,
hath
occasioned
great
expence
,
wee
being
necessitated
to
hire
Keepers
to
look
to
them
.
I
have
omitted
one
thing
,
which
is
the
wonder
of
the
mercy
,
that
in
all
this
service
,
which
lasted
many
houres
,
wee
lost
not
one
man
,
only
our
Cornet
Parsons
wounded
.
The
enemy
had
plundered
the
Country
of
200
beasts
,
and
had
robbed
some
Carriers
of
their
Cloath
;
all
which
wee
rescued
and
restored
.
Wee
have
had
2
Trumpeters
from
Worcester
to
know
what
prisoners
wee
have
,
their
Letters
ask
not
after
any
particulars
,
but
wee
know
they
misse
many
.
There
are
hitherto
of
all
the
Enemies
Horse
,
not
above
50
returned
to
Worcester
,
which
dropt
in
by
two
or
three
at
a
time
,
and
being
rid
so
exceeding
hard
,
it
is
beleived
are
made
unserviceable
.
Your
affectionate
Servant
,
N.
L.
About
the
22
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
wee
received
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
from
about
Oxford
,
both
from
renowned
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
from
valiant
and
active
Major
Generall
Brown
,
and
others
of
credit
and
repute
in
their
Armies
,
of
divers
memorable
victories
and
brave
defeats
given
to
the
Enemy
,
Divers
brave
victories
&
defeats
given
to
the
Enemy
about
Oxford
.
Sir
Tho
Fairfax
advanced
into
the
field
,
&
set
down
before
Oxford
.
at
the
(
then
)
siege
of
Oxford
,
by
ever
to
bee
honoured
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
Generall
of
the
Parliaments
Armies
over
the
whole
Kingdom
and
now
thus
farre
advanced
into
the
field
,
and
set
down
before
Oxford
,
which
victories
being
all
exactly
set
forth
in
their
Letters
to
the
Parliament
;
and
to
severall
friends
in
London
,
I
shall
heer
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
set
down
the
most
materiall
things
extracted
and
faithfully
collected
out
of
their
severall
Letters
;
which
were
as
followeth
:
Upon
the
23
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
there
were
quartered
between
2
and
3000
horse
about
Oxford
,
to
stop
the
Kings
Artillery
and
Carriages
from
passing
out
,
which
were
ready
in
Oxford
(
with
a
Convoy
)
to
march
(
as
intelligence
was
given
)
toward
Rupert
.
An
extract
out
of
Letters
of
Leivtenant
Gen.
Cromwels
victory
at
Oxford
.
And
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
having
intelligence
that
they
intended
to
passe
through
Shotover-Wood
,
hee
drew
toward
Woodstock
,
and
so
thereabout
toward
Islip
,
to
bee
ready
to
attend
their
motion
,
in
case
they
came
that
way
.
At
last
,
hee
had
intelligence
that
about
100
horse
and
foot
were
marching
toward
him
;
wherupon
some
of
our
men
shewed
themselves
in
a
small
party
,
which
drew
the
Enemy
neer
,
and
Command
was
given
by
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
that
all
our
Forces
should
bee
in
a
readinesse
,
and
upon
their
watch
all
the
night
,
for
fear
of
the
Enemy
,
which
was
carefully
done
,
the
Leivtenant
Generall
himself
,
being
in
his
own
person
(
to
encourage
them
)
all
the
while
with
them
,
for
,
there
came
intelligence
that
the
Enemy
intended
to
watch
an
opportunity
to
take
our
Forces
at
an
advantage
,
and
so
to
set
suddenly
upon
them
,
of
which
our
security
they
much
presumed
,
but
found
our
men
too
vigilant
for
them
:
A
brave
victory
obtained
by
Leivten
.
Gen.
Cromwell
neer
Islip
by
Oxford
.
For
,
ere
ours
were
looked
for
by
the
Enemy
,
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
fell
upon
them
neer
Islip
(
where
,
proved
to
bee
a
Brigade
of
above
a
1000.
under
the
command
of
the
Earl
of
Northampton
,
and
were
part
of
the
Queens
Regiment
,
part
of
the
Lord
Wilmots
,
and
part
of
the
Earles
own
Regiments
)
and
bravely
beat
them
at
their
own
game
;
fighting
with
them
most
valiantly
(
though
the
best
horse
the
King
had
)
and
at
the
second
charge
entred
their
whole
body
or
squadron
of
the
Enemy
,
and
greatly
disordered
them
,
following
this
advantage
with
so
much
courage
and
gallantry
,
The
Enemy
is
totally
routed
.
that
in
a
short
time
they
totally
routed
them
,
following
them
in
hot
pursuit
above
3
miles
,
killed
and
took
above
200.
enforcing
at
the
least
60
of
them
to
drown
themselves
,
by
making
too
much
speed
to
get
over
a
water
.
In
which
fight
wee
also
took
400
horse
,
3
Colours
,
whereof
one
was
the
Queens
,
richly
embroydered
with
a
Crown
in
the
midst
,
and
18
Flower
de
Luces
wrought
in
gold
,
with
a
golden
crosse
on
the
top
,
wee
took
also
about
20
Officers
,
and
divers
arms
,
wounded
many
who
fled
into
Oxford
,
and
some
into
Blechington-House
.
Whereupon
renowned
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
sent
away
his
prisoners
and
marched
against
the
said
Blechington
,
Blechington-house
summoned
&
surrendred
beset
it
,
and
summoned
Colonell
Windebank
to
surrender
that
Garrison
unto
him
,
which
after
some
dispute
about
it
(
it
being
a
strong
Garrison
,
and
now
as
strongly
surrounded
)
was
surrendred
to
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
upon
condition
for
the
Souldiers
to
march
away
with
their
lives
.
The
Leivtenant
Generall
took
there
250
Muskets
,
70
Horse
,
a
100
Pikes
and
other
Armes
,
3
barrels
of
powder
with
Match
and
other
Ammunition
.
And
upon
the
26
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
Major
Generall
Brown
having
notice
that
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Horse
were
so
neer
him
,
hee
drew
a
party
out
of
Abbington
to
march
that
way
,
to
bee
in
a
readinesse
,
Major
Generall
Browns
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
about
Oxford
.
(
if
occasion
were
)
who
marching
toward
Longworth
,
had
notice
of
a
party
of
the
Enemy
to
bee
about
Buckland
,
so
they
marched
that
way
,
but
the
Enemy
was
gone
toward
Farringdon
;
But
Major
Generall
Brownes
forces
followed
them
so
close
,
that
they
overtook
them
,
and
fell
upon
them
,
took
a
Captain
3
other
Officers
,
and
10
prisoners
,
with
which
they
intended
presently
to
have
returned
toward
Abbington
,
but
having
intelligence
of
another
party
of
the
Enemies
,
that
were
comming
from
the
Devizes
,
intended
(
as
was
supposed
)
for
Oxford
,
Scouts
were
sent
to
finde
them
out
,
and
having
discovered
them
,
Major
Generall
Brownes
forces
fell
upon
them
,
and
presently
put
them
to
the
rout
,
took
a
Colonell
,
a
Sergeant
Major
,
3
Captains
,
3
Leivtenants
,
and
divers
other
prisoners
,
besides
horse
and
armes
,
and
carryed
them
all
safe
to
Abbington
.
And
the
very
same
day
toward
Evening
,
Colonell
Feins
gives
the
Enemy
a
brave
defeat
.
Colonell
Feines
,
with
his
Regiment
,
having
intelligence
of
a
party
of
the
Enemies
that
were
come
neer
Witney
,
hee
drew
toward
them
,
and
with
much
gallantry
fell
upon
them
,
and
in
the
fight
and
flight
of
the
Enemy
,
took
from
them
a
120
horse
,
3
Colours
,
40
prisoners
,
and
50
Armes
.
About
the
28
instant
,
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
had
intelligence
that
a
party
of
the
Enemies
Foot
,
(
under
the
Command
of
Sir
Henry
Vaughan
,
formerly
a
Member
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
but
,
since
,
one
of
the
Oxford
Juncto
)
were
also
about
Witney
,
toward
Farringdon
;
wherefore
hee
drew
that
way
,
intending
to
fall
upon
them
the
next
morning
,
Another
brave
victory
obtained
by
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
at
Bampton-Bush
,
over
Sir
Henry
Vaughan
and
his
forces
.
if
hee
could
reach
them
;
and
sending
forth
Scouts
to
discover
the
motions
of
Colonell
Vaughan
,
and
receiving
advertisement
that
hee
quartered
neer
Bampton-Bush
,
hee
marched
on
that
way
,
parting
his
Body
into
severall
Squadrons
,
and
with
valiant
courage
marched
up
close
unto
them
,
the
Enemy
having
little
courage
to
fight
(
so
terrible
was
the
very
name
of
Cromwell
to
them
)
instantly
begged
quarter
for
their
lives
,
which
was
granted
them
;
and
so
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
took
their
Colonell
Sir
Henry
Vaughan
,
A
brave
prize
taken
.
who
was
their
Commander
in
Cheif
,
2
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
1
Sergeant
Major
,
5
Captains
,
8
Leivtenants
,
8
Ensignes
,
1
Doctor
,
who
was
Chaplain
to
them
,
whose
name
was
Dunse
;
20
Sergeants
,
and
other
inferiour
Officers
,
230
prisoners
,
and
about
200
Armes
,
some
powder
,
match
,
and
Ammunition
,
with
such
provisions
as
they
had
with
them
;
And
the
rest
of
the
day
was
spent
in
publike
worship
of
God
,
and
giving
thanks
to
the
Lord
(
through-out
those
our
Armies
,
which
were
within
the
hearing
and
knowledge
of
these
great
Victories
)
for
the
same
.
Finally
,
about
the
latter
end
of
this
Moneth
of
Aprill
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
of
the
singular
good
agreement
and
sweet
harmony
of
affections
in
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
,
The
singular
good
estate
of
our
Army
at
Oxford
,
under
the
noble
Generall
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
.
and
that
the
Souldiers
expressed
very
much
love
,
affection
,
and
cheerfull
obedience
to
their
said
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
,
and
to
one
another
in
all
their
severall
relations
in
the
Army
,
and
that
many
of
those
that
were
thought
to
bee
discontented
men
,
and
had
been
Officers
under
the
most
noble
Earl
of
Essex
,
had
now
cheerfully
listed
themselves
under
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
Our
Army
at
this
time
was
4000
horse
&
13000
foot
.
as
common
Souldiers
,
both
Horse
and
foot
.
And
that
the
last
muster
of
the
Horse
and
Foot
of
his
whole
Army
,
at
that
time
,
was
4000
Horse
,
and
13000
Foot
,
and
that
some
Regiments
of
horse
and
foot
were
then
advanced
toward
distressed
(
yet
courageous
)
Tauntons
releif
,
wherof
more
in
its
proper
place
.
And
about
this
time
,
our
most
prudent
and
provident
State-Promethei
of
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
The
businesse
of
the
Admiralty
&
Sea-affairs
is
taken
into
consideration
.
having
so
well
Ordered
their
Land-affaires
,
now
,
also
took
into
their
serious
consideration
the
businesse
of
the
Admiralty
and
Sea-affaires
,
how
they
might
bee
best
ordered
and
managed
for
the
best
good
and
most
considerable
advantage
and
improvement
every
way
of
the
welfare
of
our
republick
;
The
most
noble
and
renowned
Earl
of
Warwick
(
then
,
before
,
Lord
Admirall
)
being
called
from
that
publick
imployment
by
the
late
Selfe-denying-Ordinance
;
and
they
looking
upon
this
businesse
as
a
matter
of
no
lesse
weighty
concernment
than
the
safety
,
under
God
,
of
3
Kingdomes
:
Wherefore
,
at
last
,
they
came
to
this
resolution
,
that
the
businesse
of
the
Admiralty
should
bee
managed
by
Commissioners
of
Both
Houses
,
to
continue
for
6
moneths
,
Commissioners
for
the
Admiralty
nominated
and
so
proceeded
to
nominate
them
who
were
to
bee
imployed
in
this
great
trust
;
Viz.
The
Earl
of
Warwick
,
for
the
House
of
Peeres
;
and
Mr.
Bence
,
and
Mr.
Peregrin●
Pelham
,
of
the
House
of
Commons
;
the
prosperous
managing
of
which
so
weighty
trust
and
employment
,
by
which
foresaid
Parliamentary
Worthies
,
wee
shall
have
occasion
to
make
farther
mention
in
its
proper
place
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
heer
again
desire
thee
with
godly
and
gratefull
patience
,
to
make
a
little
stay
,
and
to
take
a
short
survey
and
sweete
review
of
all
the
rich
and
rare
mercies
of
this
Moneth
also
;
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
And
therein
to
see
and
admire
how
graciously
and
gloriously
the
Lord
hath
dwelt
in
his
Parliamentary
Burning-Bush
,
and
hitherto
kept
it
Vnconsumed
,
both
,
In
the
most
sweet
and
singular
harmony
and
good
agreement
between
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
revived
by
the
House
of
Peeres
,
for
the
faster
binding
of
the
mutuall
affections
of
Both
Houses
together
;
And
the
good
services
of
Major
Generall
Browns
forces
about
Abbington
.
In
the
singular
good
service
also
of
prudent
and
pious
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
in
so
fully
and
fairly
reducing
the
Officers
and
Souldiers
of
the
former
old
Army
,
to
serve
under
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
in
his
New-Modelled-Armie
,
a
businesse
of
high
concernment
,
as
things
then
stood
.
In
the
brave
victory
which
the
Lord
gave
to
our
loving
and
loyall
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
by
Major
Generall
V●rey
against
Montrosse
;
And
the
honourable
encouragement
of
Literature
in
the
University
of
Cambridge
,
by
our
pious
and
prudent
Parliament
.
In
the
seasonable
and
successefull
appeasing
of
that
Second
Rebellion
in
Kent
;
And
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
valiant
Colonell
Norton
,
at
Rumsey
.
In
the
happy
reduction
of
divers
both
Earles
and
Lords
from
Oxford
to
the
Parliaments
party
:
Together
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
Prince
Mau●ices
forces
in
Worcestershire
.
And
lastly
,
In
those
famous
defeates
and
brave
Victories
obtained
by
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
,
and
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
against
the
Enemies
forces
about
Oxford
;
The
singular
good
estate
and
happy
harmony
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
,
now
,
in
the
field
and
advanced
to
Oxford
;
And
the
provident
and
prudent
setling
of
the
Sea-affaires
,
as
well
as
Land-affaires
,
in
managing
the
Admiralty
of
the
Seas
,
by
most
wise
and
loyall
Commissioners
,
All
which
rare
mercies
and
prudent
passages
of
State
,
seriously
considered
,
and
(
as
they
ought
)
most
gratefully
recogitated
,
has
not
England
,
sinfull
England
most
just
cause
,
still
,
to
expostulate
with
it self
,
and
cordially
to
confesse
with
holy
David
,
Psal
30
11
,
12.
Thou
,
O
Lord
,
hast
turned
,
for
us
,
our
mourning
into
dauncing
;
Thou
hast
put
off
our
sack-cloth
,
and
girded
us
with
gladnesse
,
for
this
very
end
,
that
our
glory
(
even
our
hearts
,
tongues
,
and
lives
)
may
still
sing
praises
to
thee
our
God
.
Therefore
,
O
Lord
,
our
God
,
to
thee
alone
wee
will
give
thanks
and
praises
for
ever
and
ever
.
And
now
to
proceed
.
May.
1645.
ANd
heer
now
I
shall
begin
this
Moneth
of
Mayes
memorable
mercies
with
that
most
remarkable
deliverance
from
imminent
danger
,
which
the
Lord
most
graciously
wrought
for
that
famous
,
faithfull
,
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
gallant
Commander
,
Colonell
Massie
,
which
was
certified
by
his
own
Letter
to
London
,
May
the
4.
whereof
,
because
our
foule-mouthed
Malignants
had
with
full-mouthed
false
boasts
and
bragges
vapoured
so
much
,
and
vaunted
of
a
mighty
defeat
given
by
the
Enemy
,
to
that
famous
and
fortunate
Commander
.
I
therefore
have
heer
thought
fit
to
give
the
Reader
(
for
his
farther
satisfaction
and
fuller
content
)
a
sight
of
the
true
Copy
of
the
said
Letter
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Sir
,
ON
the
21
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
The
Copy
of
Colon.
Massies
own
Letter
setting
forth
his
great
danger
&
as
great
deliverance
.
Prince
Rupert
,
marching
all
that
night
,
came
the
next
morning
,
Aprill
22
from
Ledbury
,
where
,
I
then
,
was
,
but
the
Enemy
intercepting
8
of
my
Scouts
,
wee
had
no
intelligence
,
till
they
were
neer
at
hand
upon
us
.
The
Enemies
advanced
and
charged
into
the
Town
upon
us
,
and
my self
,
with
divers
Gentlemen
,
Viz.
Major
Harlow
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Kerle
,
Major
Bacchus
,
Captain
Gifford
,
Captain
More
,
and
Captain
Baily
,
with
some
others
,
and
some
common
Souldiers
,
with
the
assistance
of
200
Musketteers
,
out
of
the
County
Forces
,
received
them
,
and
so
soon
as
wee
received
the
Alarm
,
wee
drew
out
upon
them
,
and
marching
close
up
to
them
,
fell
on
them
,
beat
them
to
a
retreat
,
and
made
it
good
against
them
,
so
long
till
my
foot
might
retreat
a
secure
way
to
Gloucester
.
After
the
foot
wee
marched
off
,
and
out
of
the
Town
wee
had
two
or
three
hot
charges
upon
them
,
where
wee
slew
neer
forty
of
the
Enemies
men
,
and
many
of
them
that
were
killed
at
this
charge
being
Officers
of
quality
and
esteem
.
On
our
part
wee
had
very
few
killed
,
not
above
6
or
7.
but
I
was
inforced
my self
still
to
charge
in
the
head
of
all
my
Troops
,
to
incourage
the
Warwick
and
Northampton
horse
,
I
and
my
Officers
bearing
the
heat
of
the
day
.
At
length
,
intending
to
retreat
to
our
place
of
advantage
(
some
horse
,
of
those
sent
to
mee
not
standing
to
it
,
as
they
should
have
done
)
the
Enemy
got
in
amongst
our
foot
,
but
wee
redeemed
that
again
,
and
marched
off
into
the
field
.
The
Enemy
have
sent
us
a
List
of
the
Prisoners
which
they
took
from
us
:
the
number
by
their
own
List
is
110
prisoners
,
but
above
80
of
them
were
none
of
my
men
,
only
such
Country
people
as
they
swept
away
with
them
in
their
retreat
,
that
did
never
bear
Armes
,
onely
they
carryed
them
away
to
cause
them
by
money
,
or
making
friends
for
exchange
,
to
redeem
themselves
:
my
Major
,
Sergeant-Major
Bacchus
is
desperately
wounded
in
the
head
,
and
was
carryed
away
prisoner
by
the
Enemy
to
Hereford
.
Major
Harlow
had
a
sleight
wound
in
the
head
,
and
another
in
the
arme
,
but
came
bravely
off
;
Captain
Baily
,
and
Captain
Foster
,
with
some
other
common
men
of
ours
are
taken
prisoners
by
them
.
I
have
sent
for
their
freedom
by
exchange
of
some
of
those
prisoners
I
took
from
them
,
many
of
them
being
men
of
quality
,
and
●now
to
redeem
them
all
,
if
they
were
thrice
as
many
Prince
Rupert
sent
mee
word
by
my
Trumpeter
that
I
sent
,
that
in
the
fight
hee
sought
mee
out
,
but
knew
me
not
till
after
,
no
more
than
I
knew
him
.
But
it
seems
wee
charged
each
other
,
and
hee
shot
my
horse
under
mee
,
and
I
did
as
much
for
him
.
At
that
charge
many
Commanders
of
theirs
fell
.
Prince
Rupert
is
(
I
hear
)
very
much
enraged
to
undertake
so
great
and
toilsome
a
march
,
and
so
much
to
misse
his
end
.
I
had
by
Gods
blessing
my
intendment
,
and
stopt
his
present
march
Northward
,
to
God
bee
the
glory
.
Prince
Ruperts
Army
by
the
report
of
the
Countrey
,
is
noised
about
to
bee
6
or
7000
horse
and
foot
:
who
are
now
upon
their
march
again
towards
Ludlow
,
and
so
,
as
I
hear
,
intend
for
Salo●
if
they
bee
not
prevented
again
,
which
must
bee
by
a
more
considerable
strength
than
I
have
.
The
forces
that
were
with
mee
,
were
in
all
about
500
foot
,
and
350
horse
,
nor
were
these
all
with
mee
at
Lydbury
,
for
my
Guards
were
not
come
.
The
Enemy
braglittle
of
their
getting
,
but
lament
much
;
the
names
of
the
Commanders
and
Officers
that
were
slain
by
us
,
I
shall
send
you
by
the
next
.
Your
humble
Servant
Edward
Massie
.
Aprill
25.
1645.
Post
script
.
My
last
Letter
told
you
that
Lydney
House
was
fired
and
Sir
John
Winter
ran
away
by
the
light
of
the
flames
,
and
for
haste
over-ran
two
of
his
great
Gunnes
,
one
Demi-Culverin
,
one
Saker
,
and
3
brases
of
Iron
murtherers
,
which
hee
left
behind
at
Lydney
,
to
doe
mee
a
courtesie
.
Sir
John
fired
all
the
way
hee
went
,
till
our
forces
drove
them
to
a
full
flight
over
the
Bridge
.
The
consideration
of
this
gallant
service
of
Colonel
Massies
,
and
all
his
former
successes
rendered
him
most
honourable
in
the
thoughts
of
his
endeared
friends
,
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
,
who
presently
after
the
reading
thereof
,
fell
into
consultation
how
to
reward
him
in
some
measure
to
his
great
deservings
,
and
thereupon
it
was
Ordered
that
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
should
bee
brought
in
for
the
setling
1000
pound
per
annu●●
on
Colonell
Massie
,
during
his
life
.
And
likewise
Ordered
,
that
hee
should
have
200
pound
bestowed
upon
him
,
for
his
extraordinary
valour
and
gallantry
in
this
fight
,
and
because
these
monies
might
bee
speedily
issued
to
him
,
it
was
Ordered
that
the
Committee
for
the
Kings
Revenue
should
make
payment
forthwith
of
this
summe
.
And
a
Letter
of
thanks
was
ordered
likewise
to
bee
sent
to
Colonell
Massie
,
desiring
him
to
goe
on
in
such
honourable
designes
,
and
that
hee
should
never
want
the
encouragement
of
the
Houses
of
Parliament
.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
May
,
wee
also
received
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Warwickeshire
,
The
good
successe
&
valiant
services
of
the
the
Parliaments
forces
at
Warwick
,
under
Major
Purefoy
.
of
the
good
successe
of
the
Parliaments
forces
in
those
parts
under
the
Command
of
valiant
Major
Purefoy
,
testified
also
by
his
own
Letter
to
the
Committee
of
Parliament
at
Coventry
,
and
by
them
to
London
,
the
substance
of
which
Letter
was
,
as
followeth
.
Noble
Gentlemen
,
I
Cannot
but
give
you
notice
of
some
skirmishes
lately
performed
by
my
Troop
.
As
first
,
that
my
said
Troop
scouting
abroad
to
discover
the
Enemies
actions
,
wee
encountred
a
party
of
them
,
skirmished
with
them
,
and
in
the
fight
took
Colonell
Francis
Wortley
,
Son
and
h●ire
to
Sir
Francis
Wortley
,
that
prime
and
pernicious
Royalist
.
Since
that
I
marched
out
again
with
my
Troop
and
faced
Banbury
within
twice
Musket
shot
for
above
an
houres
space
,
and
drew
out
a
forlorn
hope
,
and
sent
,
then
into
Nelthrop
where
they
met
with
a
party
of
the
Enemies
foot
,
pursued
them
to
the
very
Turn-pike
,
killed
one
of
them
,
and
brought
off
6
prisoners
,
without
any
losse
to
our selves
.
Immediately
after
I
sent
out
a
party
of
30
good
Horse
,
who
bravely
fell
into
the
Reare
of
the
Kings
Army
,
within
a
mile
of
Stow
,
and
after
a
stout
assault
upon
them
,
ours
took
prisoners
Prince
Ruperts
Gun-Smith
,
4
Reformadoes
of
his
Life-guard
,
Prince
Mourice
his
Chirurgeon
,
A
brave
prize
taken
.
his
cheif
Cook
,
his
Farrier
,
with
some
other
common
Troopers
,
12
good
horses
,
7
case
of
pistol●
,
12
swords
;
and
all
this
taken
without
any
losse
at
all
on
our
part
,
praised
bee
the
Lord
for
it
;
and
and
100
peices
of
gold
was
taken
●one
of
their
pockets
.
Since
this
also
I
sent
out
another
party
to
●udgell
them
up
in
their
Rear
,
and
my
said
party
marched
straight
to
Cambden
,
and
found
the
Garrison
set
on
fire
,
but
the
party
entred
the
Town
,
and
found
200
foot
in
the
streets
,
and
about
an
100
horse
in
the
stables
there
,
which
unexpected
sight
increased
my
mens
courage
and
resolution
,
and
they
seeing
themselves
ingaged
,
charged
quite
through
them
all
,
and
through
the
whole
Town
,
where
they
discovering
the
Kings
forces
within
half
a
●●ile
of
the
Town
,
at
their
rendevour
,
charged
therefore
through
●hem
again
,
killed
14
upon
the
ground
,
besides
many
more
wounded
,
put
them
all
to
run
,
and
quit
the
Town
,
and
my
men
came
off
without
any
losse
,
and
brought
3
good
horses
with
them
.
And
about
the
12
of
this
instant
wee
received
certain
●ntelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
of
the
long
expected
,
and
much
longed
for
assurance
of
the
releif
of
the
distressed
and
much
straitned
Town
of
Taunton
,
The
happy
releif
of
the
precious
Town
of
Taunton
,
by
renowned
Sir
Tho
Fairfaxes
forces
under
the
command
of
Col.
Welden
,
&
Col.
Graves
.
by
Colonell
Welden
,
and
Colonell
Graves
and
their
valiant
forces
designed
by
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
for
that
purpose
.
In
which
Town
there
were
very
many
precious
soules
,
and
most
faithfull
Servants
of
the
Lord
,
who
were
all
with
admirable
Christian
courage
resolved
,
●●gether
with
their
brave
and
most
undaunted
Governour
,
Colonell
Blake
,
to
hold
out
to
the
uttermost
of
their
dearest
hearts
blood
,
rather
than
to
trust
to
the
present
perfidious
Articles
,
and
thereby
the
future
intollerable
tyranny
,
and
basenesse
of
a
most
disloyall
,
bloody
,
and
barbarous
Enemy
.
The
manner
of
the
releif
whereof
,
being
succinctly
certified
by
valiant
Colonell
Weldens
own
Letter
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
,
for
my
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
to
insert
,
onely
heer
and
there
I
have
made
bold
to
interlace
a
word
or
two
very
materiall
and
pertinent
to
the
present
businesse
;
which
was
as
followeth
.
To
the
Right
honourable
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
Commander
in
cheif
of
the
Army
,
raised
for
the
defence
of
the
King
and
Parliament
.
Right
Honourable
,
ACcording
to
your
Command
,
I
shall
now
give
an
account
of
the
good
successe
wherewith
God
hath
graciously
blessed
this
party
hitherto
.
After
a
long
and
weary
march
,
wherein
wee
lost
no
time
(
and
wherein
was
such
wise
and
Christian-like
Discipline
,
The
brave
Discipline
of
our
Army
in
the
West
.
exercised
all
along
as
was
admired
by
the
Country
people
,
Proclamation
having
been
made
,
That
it
should
bee
death
for
any
man
to
plunder
any
thing
from
any
person
)
wee
thus
at
length
came
,
upon
the
Lords
day
,
May
11
,
before
Taunton
,
and
at
our
neer
approach
to
it
,
wee
shot
off
3
or
4
peices
of
Ordnance
,
to
give
notice
to
the
Town
that
wee
were
come
to
their
releif
,
our
releif
come
to
Taunton
.
at
the
hearing
and
hope
whereof
,
valiant
and
vigilant
Colonell
Blake
,
from
a
high
place
,
by
a
prospective-glasse
discovered
our
Brigade
,
and
thereby
greatly
encouraged
his
Souldiers
,
and
the
honest
Townesmen
,
who
had
had
fierce
assaults
the
Friday
and
Saturday
before
;
And
Hopton
had
sent
a
sharp
Summons
to
the
Town
,
Hopton
〈◊〉
to
Taunt●
to
surrender
.
Threatning
them
,
if
they
would
not
surrender
it
,
hee
would
take
it
by
force
,
and
put
them
all
to
the
sword
,
except
7
persons
onely
,
that
were
in
the
Town
.
To
which
the
Governour
stoutly
returned
a
negative
answer
,
as
brave
as
Hoptons
was
cruell
,
Colonel
Blakes
reply
.
saying
,
Hee
would
not
deliver
the
Town
,
but
would
keep
it
to
the
last
man
;
As
for
those
7
m●n
whom
hee
promised
to
spare
,
hee
desired
that
Hopton
would
send
their
names
,
and
hee
would
send
him
their
bodies
presently
.
But
to
come
more
fully
to
the
work
it self
.
Being
now
before
the
Town
,
I
sent
out
10
of
my
men
,
who
fell
upon
an
100
of
theirs
,
and
killed
and
took
some
of
them
who
could
not
beleive
or
bee
perswaded
,
but
that
wee
were
the
Lord
Gorings
forces
,
and
wee
were
within
4
miles
of
the
Town
before
they
would
beleive
wee
were
come
against
them
;
and
then
about
4
of
the
clock
in
the
afternoon
,
they
being
fully
convinced
who
wee
were
,
they
raised
the
siege
,
and
confusedly
ran
away
by
night
in
great
disorder
,
The
siege
raised
&
the
Enemies
fled
.
some
toward
Bridgewater
,
and
some
toward
Exeter
,
blocking
up
the
way
with
trees
and
other
combersome
matter
,
whereby
our
forces
could
not
pursue
them
.
And
truely
Gods
goodnesse
and
speciall
providence
appeared
migh●●ly
to
this
poore
Town
at
this
time
,
in
that
wee
should
come
to
their
releif
in
the
very
nick
of
time
only
,
The
seasonablenesse
of
Taunton
●●leif
at
this
time
.
and
pinch
of
their
utmost
straights
comming
on
them
,
all
their
Ammunition
being
now
quite
spent
,
very
much
of
the
Town
being
burnt
,
even
at
least
200
houses
by
the
rage
of
the
Enemy
;
and
yet
the
Town
extraordinarily
defended
all
this
while
witly
impregnable
courage
,
yea
,
notwithstanding
that
the
Enemy
many
times
entred
by
storme
,
at
breaches
they
had
made
,
but
were
still
most
magnanimously
beaten
out
again
,
with
the
losse
of
at
least
a
1000
slain
before
the
Town
in
this
siege
,
The
Enemies
losse
before
Taunton
.
and
about
a
1000
Armes
left
behinde
them
for
haste
,
and
divers
barrells
of
powder
,
with
other
Ammunition
and
provision
,
and
the
Enemy
taking
along
with
them
12
or
14
Cart
loads
of
their
dead
men
,
besides
many
wounded
.
Wee
found
about
200
wounded
men
of
ours
in
the
Town
,
and
not
above
an
100
slain
in
all
this
siege
,
praised
bee
the
Lord
for
it
.
Since
I
came
heer
,
in
6
weeks
time
,
I
saw
a
wonderfull
change
,
scarce
a
man
to
bee
seen
in
a
whole
Village
,
so
barbarously
had
the
Enemy
unpeopled
the
Country
.
I
shall
in
all
humility
acquaint
you
with
what
I
hear
.
My
Regiment
is
designed
for
the
West
,
I
humbly
intreat
,
if
it
bee
possible
,
I
may
wait
on
your
honour
,
in
your
Army
,
which
if
your
Excellency
shall
please
to
grant
,
it
will
much
oblige
,
Your
most
humble
Servant
Ralph
Welden
.
Palmister
,
May
11.
1645.
After
the
reading
of
this
Letter
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
they
began
to
consider
of
this
great
mercy
,
and
therefore
Ordered
in
the
first
place
,
That
there
should
bee
a
publique
Thanksgiving
in
all
the
Churches
and
Chappels
in
London
,
and
Lines
of
Communication
on
the
next
Lords
day
for
the
relieving
of
this
distressed
Town
,
that
so
God
may
have
the
honour
due
unto
him
for
it
.
In
the
next
place
the
House
Ordered
that
a
Letter
should
bee
writ
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
giving
him
the
Thanks
of
the
House
for
his
great
care
and
faithfull
service
in
omitting
of
no
time
for
the
releif
of
Taunton
,
and
that
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
should
bee
desired
to
take
particular
notice
of
this
gallant
service
of
Colonell
Welden
.
A
Letter
was
likewise
Ordered
to
bee
sent
from
the
House
to
the
Town
of
Taunton
,
and
to
the
Governour
and
Souldiers
therein
,
to
give
them
the
hearty
Thanks
of
the
Parliament
for
this
extraordinary
gallant
service
in
maintaining
the
Town
against
the
Enemy
so
long
;
But
the
speciall
regard
that
the
Parliament
had
of
this
Garrison
,
rested
not
there
,
for
,
An
Order
was
made
likewise
by
the
House
,
for
the
bestowing
of
2000
pound
upon
the
Souldiers
of
that
Garrison
,
for
their
valour
and
courage
in
this
service
.
And
as
an
earnest
of
a
further
reward
to
the
undaunted
and
ever
honoured
Governour
Colonell
Blake
,
It
was
likewise
Ordered
that
500
pound
should
bee
paid
to
him
forthwith
for
his
own
use
.
The
House
likewise
taking
into
consideration
that
by
reason
of
the
late
tedious
and
unwearyed
marches
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
foot
,
they
had
worn
out
their
shooes
,
and
were
in
great
need
of
supply
,
it
was
further
Ordered
,
That
it
should
bee
referred
to
the
Committee
for
the
Army
to
provide
,
and
forthwith
send
down
shooes
for
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
foot
.
The
House
of
Commons
further
made
an
Order
of
reference
to
the
Committee
of
Both
Kingdomes
,
to
take
care
that
no
advantage
bee
lost
by
the
releif
of
Taunton
,
but
to
use
their
endevour
to
improve
it
to
the
best
advantage
of
the
West
;
and
the
whole
Kingdome
,
and
wee
have
great
cause
to
hope
that
care
will
bee
taken
thereof
accordingly
.
About
the
15
of
this
instant
May
,
our
most
provident
Parliamentary
Statists
,
for
the
more
prudent
regulating
of
the
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
New-Modelled
Army
,
Ordered
certain
very
excellent
Orders
to
bee
observed
by
all
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
from
the
Commissioners
of
the
Army
,
to
the
meanest
Souldier
;
both
to
take
care
of
false
Musters
,
Excellent
Orders
appointed
by
the
Parliament
,
for
the
well-regulating
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
new
Army
.
of
plundering
,
of
buying
Horses
for
the
State
,
taken
by
the
Souldiers
,
that
they
should
bee
marked
by
the
Mark-Master
of
the
Army
,
&c.
To
forbid
any
Officers
to
quarter
in
any
house
,
but
by
Ticket
from
the
Quarter-Master
,
and
to
pay
ready
money
for
mans
meat
and
horse
meat
,
according
to
the
rates
set
down
,
and
in
case
any
money
should
bee
wanting
to
any
man
,
hee
must
receive
a
Ticket
for
it
,
&c.
That
Teames
or
any
horses
in
Plough
or
Cart
,
are
not
to
bee
taken
,
except
in
case
of
necessity
,
and
then
also
by
Warrant
from
the
Commander
in
Cheif
.
Divers
other
good
Orders
were
then
also
ordained
and
appointed
,
which
,
are
like
,
by
Gods
mercy
,
to
produce
good
effects
,
and
a
happy
conclusion
of
this
present
unhappy
Warre
,
especially
since
wee
know
it
is
Gods
way
,
The
hopefull
effects
of
a
well
regulated
army
.
when
wee
manage
our
affaires
without
violence
and
wrong
;
and
wee
see
,
the
Country
,
us
the
Army
passes
along
,
is
extraordinarily
taken
with
love
and
affection
toward
them
,
at
the
sight
of
their
fair
and
honest
demeanour
.
And
heer
I
cannot
omit
to
make
mention
of
another
singular
mercy
of
God
unto
us
in
our
Armies
,
Viz.
The
most
excellent
love
and
good
agreement
of
Major
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
of
Major
Generall
Brown
(
though
both
o●
brave
and
high
Spirits
)
all
the
time
of
their
being
together
at
and
about
Oxford
;
Major
General
Cromwell
,
and
Major
Generall
Brown
,
compared
to
David
&
Jonathan
.
and
elsewhere
,
in
all
Orders
and
Commands
,
even
beyond
compare
;
yea
,
even
striving
who
should
prefer
the
Service
,
and
honour
of
other
more
than
of
himself
,
as
if
Davids
and
Jonathans
2
soules
were
transmigrated
,
and
mutually
united
in
one
body
.
O
,
if
such
sweetnesse
and
onenesse
of
hearts
and
affections
had
been
found
among
our
Commanders
formerly
,
wee
had
,
certainly
,
now
been
in
a
farre
better
condition
,
than
as
yet
wee
are
like
to
bee
in
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
,
our
most
noble
pious
and
gratefull
Parliamentary
Worthies
took
into
their
serious
thoughts
,
the
payment
of
the
arrears
of
the
most
noble
late
Lord
Generall
,
The
Parliaments
most
singular
gratitude
for
the
good
services
done
to
the
kingdom
by
the
Right
honourable
the
Earl
of
Essex
&
others
.
the
Earl
of
Essex
,
whose
faithfull
and
noble
services
for
the
State
,
will
make
his
name
most
honourable
to
posterity
,
and
Ordered
the
payment
thereof
partly
out
of
the
Kings
Revenues
,
and
partly
out
of
Haberdashers
Hall
in
London
;
And
as
a
farther
pledge
of
the
Kingdoms
love
and
gratitude
to
the
said
most
noble
Earl
;
and
as
a
requitall
of
his
great
losses
sustained
by
the
Enemy
,
for
his
constant
and
loyall
adherence
to
the
Parliament
,
and
the
Kingdomes
just
Cause
,
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
was
passed
by
the
House
of
Commons
,
for
the
settling
of
10000
pound
per
annum
upon
the
said
noble
Earl
,
out
of
the
sale
of
Papists
and
Delinquents
Estates
.
The
House
also
took
into
consideration
the
good
service
of
the
party
that
lately
releived
Taunton
,
The
Souldiers
that
releived
Taunton
gratefully
remembred
by
the
Parliament
.
under
the
Command
of
Colonell
Welden
,
and
Colonell
Graves
,
and
agreed
upon
a
certain
pay
for
them
,
during
their
service
in
the
West
,
and
Ordered
that
3000
pound
should
bee
charged
Monethly
upon
the
Excise
for
4
Moneths
,
for
the
payment
of
those
Forces
.
The
House
likewise
considered
the
most
gallant
service
and
high
deserts
of
that
noble
and
brave
Commander
Sir
John
Meldrum
(
slain
not
long
afterward
,
to
our
great
losse
and
sorrow
,
at
the
siege
of
Scarborough-Castle
)
and
in
particular
,
Renowned
Sir
John
Meld●u●s
gallant
service
required
.
his
last
brave
Service
in
winning
the
Town
,
Haven
,
and
shipping
of
Scarborough
,
as
also
the
brave
assault
hee
last
made
upon
the
said
Castle
of
Scarborough
,
when
hee
received
his
most
unhappy
deaths-wound
;
They
Ordered
that
a
Letter
of
Thanks
should
bee
wrote
unto
him
,
and
that
500
li.
should
bee
added
to
the
1000
pound
formerly
given
him
by
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
to
bee
bestowed
upon
him
as
an
earnest
of
their
affections
to
him
;
and
they
then
also
took
order
for
monies
to
pay
his
well-deserving
Souldiers
as
had
been
desired
.
And
they
having
formerly
bestowed
200
pound
per
annum
,
Mr.
Owen
Occo●elly
taken
into
farther
consideration
for
his
loyall
discovery
of
the
Irish
plot
.
upon
Owen
Occonelly
for
his
good
Service
,
in
discovering
the
plot
in
Ireland
,
who
not
receiving
the
same
according
to
the
said
Order
,
the
House
of
Commons
therefore
Ordered
the
due
and
constant
payment
of
the
said
200
pound
per
annum
,
out
of
the
old
customs
of
the
Kingdom
;
Thus
,
Honos
alit
artes
;
&
virtus
compensata
crescit
.
And
about
the
23
instant
,
wee
had
Letters
out
of
Staffordshire
,
which
certified
,
that
when
the
Kings
forces
advanced
for
the
releif
of
Chester
,
(
then
most
hopefully
besieged
by
ever
to
bee
honoured
Sir
William
Brereton
)
by
Stafford
and
Shropshire
;
The
brave
services
of
valiant
Captain
Stone
,
Governour
of
Sta●●●d
castle
against
the
Enemy
.
Captain
Stone
,
the
valiant
and
active
Governour
of
Stafford
for
the
Parliament
,
gave
the
Enemy
severall
successefull
visits
,
in
their
Rear
,
at
they
past
along
,
and
did
good
execution
upon
them
therein
.
And
,
first
,
how
hee
sent
out
a
party
of
his
Horse
,
who
fell
upon
a
party
of
the
Enemies
,
quartered
at
W●lverhampton
,
killed
16
on
the
place
,
took
26
Horse
,
and
most
of
their
Riders
,
and
returned
without
any
losse
,
the
Kings
own
quarters
being
then
not
above
2
miles
off
it
.
That
presently
after
this
,
hee
sent
out
another
party
,
even
the
next
day
,
who
fell
upon
the
Enemy
,
quartered
in
the
field
neer
Newport
in
Shr●pshire
,
brought
away
60
horse
,
killed
a
Captain
,
and
about
20
others
in
the
place
;
And
the
next
day
following
this
,
that
hee
sent
out
another
paity
that
fell
upon
their
quarters
,
at
Pancridge
,
killed
3.
took
4
prisoners
,
and
7
horses
.
About
the
28
of
this
instant
May
,
being
that
Moneths
day
of
a
publike
Fast
or
humiliation
,
and
Reverend
Mr.
Henderson
one
of
the
Scottish
Commissioners
,
and
reverend
Mr.
Whitaker
,
Preaching
before
the
House
of
Peers
,
A
blessed
return
of
Prayer
.
that
day
,
in
the
Abbey
at
Westminster
;
and
before
the
House
of
Commons
Reverend
Mr.
Caryll
,
and
Mr.
Ford
:
as
wee
were
,
that
day
,
labouring
in
prayers
and
other
acts
of
humiliation
,
to
draw
neer
to
our
God
,
wee
found
the
Lord
in
mercy
,
drawing
neer
to
us
;
for
,
the
Fast
day
being
ended
,
there
came
Letters
from
renowned
Colonell
Massie
,
which
gave
us
the
happy
intelligence
of
the
taking
of
the
strong
Garrison
of
Evesham
,
Evesham
taken
by
renowned
Colon.
Massie
.
the
manner
wherof
was
,
breifly
,
thus
:
Colonell
Massie
with
about
800
horse
,
and
600
foot
,
having
lyen
before
Evesham
,
a
day
or
2
stormed
the
Town
,
and
took
it
in
an
houres
storming
.
In
which
service
wee
received
lesse
losse
than
could
have
been
expected
in
such
a
hot
peice
of
service
,
as
,
for
the
time
,
it
proved
;
not
above
4
or
5
of
our
Souldiers
slain
,
and
2
Officers
besides
,
and
about
30
common
Souldiers
wounded
.
Wee
slue
of
the
Enemies
,
10
or
11.
took
divers
Officers
and
common
Souldiers
,
The
prisoners
&
prizes
taken
to
the
number
of
about
548.
and
neer
upon
an
120
good
horses
;
a
List
of
the
prime
prisoners
,
was
as
followeth
.
Colonell
Robert
Legge
,
Governour
of
the
Town
,
Colonell
Foster
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Bellingham
,
Major
Travillian
,
13
Captaines
,
16
Leivtenants
,
3
Reformadoes
,
20
inferiour
Officers
,
together
with
20
barrels
of
Gun-powder
,
700
fire-armes
,
and
2
Tuns
of
Match
.
The
taking
of
this
brave
Garrison
was
a
very
considerable
peice
of
service
in
many
respects
,
and
this
not
the
least
,
namely
,
that
by
this
means
,
almost
all
Worcestershire
will
bee
freed
,
and
mightily
secured
,
from
Cavalierian
Contributions
,
which
,
before
,
were
frequently
gathered
for
the
King
.
And
about
the
30
of
this
instant
,
wee
were
credibly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Hampshire
,
that
a
party
of
horse
and
foot
belonging
to
Colonell
Norton
,
marched
forth
upon
a
design
on
Lan●ford-House
.
The
horse
were
commanded
by
Captain
Betsworth
,
Captain
Smibark
,
and
Captain
Gerson
;
The
foot
were
under
the
command
of
young
Murford
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Col.
Norton
at
Langford
house
in
Hampshire
.
with
part
of
these
forces
they
placed
an
ambuscado
neer
the
foresaid
House
,
undiscovered
to
the
Enemy
,
and
Colonell
Griffith
,
seeing
some
of
our
forces
facing
the
House
,
sallyed
forth
to
encounter
them
,
whereupon
ours
retreated
to
their
ambuscado
,
the
Enemy
hotly
pursued
them
,
but
were
now
as
fiercely
as
unexpectedly
assaulted
and
charged
by
ours
on
every
side
,
who
took
them
all
prisoners
,
finding
no
way
to
escape
.
There
were
surprized
,
Colonell
Griffith
,
the
Governour
of
Langford
House
,
his
Captain
,
Leivtenant
,
a
Cornet
,
8
other
Officers
,
64
prisoners
besides
of
common
Souldiers
,
and
all
their
Armes
,
and
10
of
them
slain
upon
the
place
.
And
heer
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
again
desire
thee
to
make
another
very
short
stay
for
a
most
just
and
deserved
gratefull
Comtemplation
on
all
the
fair
and
famous
mercies
of
this
Moneth
also
;
and
therein
to
see
and
admire
the
continued
Miraculous
wonder
of
our
Parliamentary
Burning-Bush
still
Vnconsumed
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
notwithstanding
the
many
singeing
,
yea
,
scorching
assaults
and
hot
attempts
,
constantly
and
continually
flashing
against
it
,
both
,
In
the
great
danger
and
admirable
deliverance
of
that
ever
to
bee
honoured
Commander
Colonell
Massie
,
from
Prince
Ruperts
plot
or
design
to
have
suddenly
surprized
him
.
In
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Major
Puref●yes
forces
in
Warwick●shire
.
In
the
as
singularly
seasonable
,
as
comfortable
releif
of
the
good
Town
of
Taunton
,
and
the
setting
at
liberty
of
so
many
precious
Soules
as
that
long
siege
had
curbed
and
coopt
in
from
necessary
comforts
.
And
the
excellent
Orders
set
out
by
the
Parliament
,
for
the
well-regulating
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
New-Modelled
Army
.
In
the
happy
harmony
of
our
prime
Commanders
in
the
Army
;
And
the
Parliaments
most
noble
and
renowned
gratitude
to
those
that
have
well
deserved
of
the
Kingdom
,
by
their
industrious
and
loyall
services
.
In
the
brave
services
of
Captain
Stone
,
Governour
of
Stafford
against
the
enemy
;
And
the
happy
taking
of
Eveshams
strong
Garrison
by
renowned
Colonell
Massie
,
and
therein
a
most
notable
and
evident
return
of
Prayer
.
And
lastly
,
In
that
brave
defeat
given
to
our
Cavalierian
adversaries
,
by
valiant
and
loyall
Colonell
Norton
.
All
which
premises
of
this
Moneth
of
May
,
prudently
,
piously
and
gratefully
considered
;
O
say
,
good
Reader
,
whether
wee
have
not
most
just
cause
,
continually
to
praise
our
ever-living
,
and
all-good-giving
God
,
Isai
.
25.
1.
and
with
the
holy
Prophet
,
to
break
forth
into
Soul-exulting
,
and
God-exalting
raptures
of
joy
and
gratitude
,
and
to
confesse
and
say
,
O
Lord
,
thou
art
our
God
,
and
wee
will
exalt
thee
,
and
will
everlastingly
praise
thy
name
;
for
thou
haste
done
wonderfull
things
for
us
:
and
thy
counsels
of
old
(
and
of
later
times
too
)
are
nothing
but
faithfulnesse
and
truth
unto
us
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
ANd
heer
now
wee
will
begin
the
farther
contemplation
and
just
admiration
of
the
rich
and
rare
mercies
(
I
had
almost
said
miracles
)
of
this
Moneth
of
June
also
,
June
.
1645.
with
the
cordiall
and
comfortable
mention
of
a
most
excellent
Petition
,
exhibited
about
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
,
on
the
4
or
6
day
thereof
,
to
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
by
the
right
Honourable
Lord
Major
of
London
,
together
with
the
Aldermen
and
Common-Councill
of
the
said
most
famous
and
ever
to
bee
renowned
City
,
The
most
famous
City
of
Londons
most
excellent
Petition
to
the
Parliament
,
touching
the
then
present
sad
condition
of
the
Kingdom
.
touching
their
deep
apprehension
of
divers
disastrous
sad
and
sorrowfull
accidents
,
lately
falne
out
in
the
Kingdome
to
the
great
greit
of
the
best
Members
thereof
;
laying
down
also
,
in
their
prudent
and
provident
thoughts
,
some
most
probable
grounds
and
causes
of
all
those
sad
and
sorrowfull
losses
which
had
(
notwithstanding
all
our
undeniable
precious
mercies
fore-mentioned
)
befalne
the
Parliamentary
Cause
;
(
a
true
representation
,
therefore
,
still
,
of
the
Burning-Bush
Vnconsumed
)
and
humbly
therfore
tendring
the
conceived
remedies
thereof
,
and
the
likely
prevention
of
more
,
by
Gods
gracious
assistance
,
if
seriously
and
seasonably
seen
unto
.
Which
Petition
,
for
the
excellency
thereof
,
and
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
together
with
the
Parliaments
most
fair
and
favourable
answer
thereunto
,
I
have
thought
fit
,
heer
to
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
To
the
Right
honourable
the
Knights
,
Citizens
,
and
Burgesses
of
the
Commons
House
of
Parliament
,
The
humble
Petition
of
the
Lord
Major
,
Aldermen
,
and
Commons
of
the
City
of
London
,
in
Common
Councell
Assembled
.
Sheweth
,
THat
the
Inhabitants
of
this
City
,
and
parts
adjacent
,
are
generally
most
deeply
sensible
of
these
pressing
miseries
,
A
Copy
of
the
Petition
of
the
Citizens
of
London
to
the
Parliament
.
under
which
they
and
the
whole
Kingdom
now
groan
;
And
that
imminent
ruine
which
is
comming
upon
both
,
through
the
releiving
of
Chester
,
the
unexpressible
losse
of
Leicester
,
the
barbarous
cruelty
executed
there
,
the
danger
of
the
rest
of
our
Garrisons
,
and
well-affected
thereabouts
,
and
the
increasing
and
prevailing
of
the
Enemy
by
Sea
and
Land
,
like
a
mighty
Torrent
;
That
(
among
other
causes
which
have
had
a
deep
influence
upon
this
most
sad
posture
of
our
condition
)
the
said
Inhabitants
apprehend
,
that
the
not
compleating
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
(
according
to
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
in
that
behalf
,
)
the
want
of
such
a
Committee
in
that
Army
,
as
may
give
our
Commanders
in
cheif
,
power
and
encouragement
to
improve
all
present
advantages
without
attending
Commands
and
Directions
from
remote
Councels
.
The
calling
back
of
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
Major
Generall
Brown
,
when
they
were
pursuing
the
Enemy
;
The
not
advancing
of
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
into
these
Southern
parts
;
The
great
decay
of
Trade
,
and
discouragements
of
Merchants
for
want
of
a
constant
convey
,
His
Majesties
publishing
his
sense
of
the
proceedings
at
the
late
Treaty
,
and
the
Parliament
not
publishing
their
sense
thereof
.
And
their
resolutions
against
free
trade
by
Sea
to
such
Ports
as
are
or
shall
bee
in
the
power
of
the
Enemy
,
have
been
the
cheif
;
That
great
numbers
of
those
Inhabitants
have
lately
expressed
their
earnest
desires
(
by
Petition
and
otherwise
,
to
the
representative
body
of
the
City
,
in
Common
Councell
Assembled
,
)
That
this
their
deep
sense
and
apprehensions
might
bee
forthwith
made
known
to
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
Their
humble
suit
that
the
remedies
may
bee
speedily
considered
of
,
and
effectually
executed
;
and
their
resolutions
,
according
to
all
former
expressions
,
that
they
will
not
think
their
lives
,
nor
any
thing
they
possesse
,
too
dear
to
hazzard
for
your
encouragement
and
preservation
.
Thereupon
the
Petitioners
(
for
prevention
of
further
miseries
,
inconveniencies
,
and
the
utter
ruine
of
the
Parliament
,
of
this
City
and
Kingdome
,
make
it
their
humble
request
to
this
Honourable
House
,
That
care
may
bee
taken
for
the
speedy
recruiting
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
his
Army
,
and
for
his
encouragement
,
That
such
a
Committee
may
bee
sent
with
that
Army
,
as
may
give
our
Commanders
in
cheif
(
of
whose
faithfulnesse
the
Kingdom
hath
had
so
large
testimony
)
power
and
encouragement
to
improve
all
present
advantages
aforesaid
:
That
the
said
Army
(
or
such
part
thereof
as
in
your
wisdome
shall
seem
meet
)
may
bee
ordered
forthwith
to
march
towards
our
enemies
in
the
field
,
as
well
for
the
regaining
of
Leicester
(
if
it
bee
possible
before
it
bee
made
impregnable
by
fortifications
;
as
also
for
prevention
of
the
Enemies
further
surprizing
of
other
places
of
strength
,
and
destroying
the
rest
who
have
appeared
in
defence
of
the
Parliament
,
and
for
preservation
of
the
Kingdom
.
That
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
may
bee
more
earnestly
prest
to
march
Southward
;
That
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
may
presently
have
power
to
raise
and
command
the
Association
,
untill
such
other
course
bee
taken
,
as
may
tend
to
the
safety
of
those
Counties
,
and
of
this
City
and
Kingdome
.
That
the
Navy
may
bee
so
ordered
,
as
may
encourage
Merchants
,
and
advance
Trade
,
by
having
constant
convoyes
.
That
the
proceedings
of
the
late
Treaty
,
may
bee
forthwith
published
by
the
Parliament
,
and
their
resolution
against
free
Trade
,
as
aforesaid
.
And
the
Petitioners
,
as
in
duty
,
shall
pray
,
&c.
Vera
Copia
.
H.
Elsynge
Cler.
Parl.
D.
Com.
Die
Mercurii
Junii
4.
1645.
Resolved
,
&c.
THat
the
Answer
to
the
Petitioners
shall
bee
,
That
the
House
will
take
the
particulars
of
the
Petition
into
serious
consideration
.
And
doe
return
them
Thanks
for
their
good
affections
.
And
as
to
their
desire
of
leave
to
present
the
like
to
the
House
of
Peeres
,
this
House
leaves
it
to
themselves
,
and
to
their
own
discretion
.
H.
Elsynge
Cler.
Parl.
D.
Com.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
June
,
wee
had
credible
information
,
by
Letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
that
a
party
of
the
Enemies
forces
about
Chester
,
were
sent
out
by
Byron
the
Governour
of
Chester
,
some
few
miles
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
neer
Chester
,
by
valiant
Leiv●en
.
Col
,
Venables
.
a
forraging
into
the
Country
thereabout
,
and
especially
to
Broxton
hundred
,
with
imperious
Warrants
to
fetch
in
Contribution-money
,
where
they
plundered
all
they
could
finde
,
worth
carrying
with
them
,
and
took
divers
of
our
men
prisoners
:
Wherof
Leivtenant
Colonell
Venables
hearing
,
hee
made
use
of
this
opportunity
,
and
marched
forth
with
a
party
from
Tarvin
,
and
having
got
between
the
Enemies
and
the
Town
,
hee
charged
them
with
such
courage
and
resolution
,
that
hee
totally
routed
the
whole
party
,
and
took
from
them
180
prisoners
,
whereof
about
20
were
Captains
,
Leivtenants
,
and
other
Officers
in
Armes
,
and
some
of
a
degree
above
Captains
;
hee
also
took
in
this
service
50
horse
,
and
about
200
Armes
,
besides
divers
slain
in
the
conflict
,
and
having
thus
releived
his
captive
and
plundred
friends
,
and
suppressed
the
Enemies
,
hee
returned
with
honour
and
triumph
to
his
quarters
.
And
about
the
10
instant
wee
received
certain
intelligence
of
a
brave
peice
of
service
performed
by
valiant
,
active
,
and
loyall
Colonell
Rossiter
,
and
Colonell
Gray
,
against
a
party
of
the
Newark●rs
,
A
most
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Newarkers
,
at
Hough●●
house
by
valiant
and
active
Colon.
Rossit●r
.
who
marched
under
the
Command
of
Colonell
Will●
his
own
Major
,
who
marched
all
night
,
and
at
6
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
appeared
in
a
full
body
,
and
came
before
Hougha●-House
,
which
the
Enemy
having
thus
now
beset
,
wondered
to
see
not
any
of
our
men
awake
in
the
whole
Garrison
to
make
any
resistance
;
for
a
while
they
did
forbeare
to
assault
the
place
,
fearing
ours
might
have
prepared
some
stratag●m
within
;
but
some
new
intelligence
administring
other
counsels
,
and
putting
by
that
fear
,
they
almost
at
once
forced
the
bridge
and
entred
the
House
,
where
they
found
them
all
fast
asleep
,
not
dreading
or
dreaming
of
the
approach
of
any
Enemy
.
Being
now
entred
,
they
used
them
not
(
whom
they
found
within
)
as
our
King
Richard
,
of
old
,
used
a
Souldier
of
his
,
(
whom
hee
killed
,
because
hee
found
him
sleeping
,
and
not
watching
and
standing
on
his
guard
,
as
hee
ought
,
saying
,
I
leave
thee
now
,
but
as
I
found
thee
.
)
A
iust
reward
of
a
sleeping
souldier
,
according
to
the
rules
of
Martiall
Discipline
.
but
they
made
them
all
prisoners
to
themselves
,
not
to
the
grave
,
and
so
manacling
their
hands
and
fettering
their
feet
with
cords
,
they
carryed
them
out
of
the
House
,
man
by
man
,
and
laid
them
on
the
ground
,
leaving
them
there
a
while
to
take
another
nappe
,
if
they
could
,
on
the
other
side
of
the
Moate
,
in
which
mean
time
they
ranged
about
the
House
for
plunder
,
and
began
to
nestle
themselves
in
their
new-got
Garrison
.
But
Colonell
Rossiter
having
received
the
alarm
,
by
some
farther
private
intelligence
,
did
immediately
draw
forth
with
all
his
Horse
,
and
Colonell
Gray
advanced
with
him
,
with
3
Companies
of
Foot
,
and
comming
before
the
House
,
●olon
.
Rossiter
bravely
recovers
Houg●m
house
.
they
found
our
men
in
a
sad
obligation
,
fast
bound
both
hand
and
foot
,
and
lying
on
the
ground
,
without
the
Moate
,
under
the
command
of
the
Enemies
shot
.
These
men
they
first
heartily
laughed
at
,
and
then
instantly
unbound
them
,
and
about
12
of
the
clock
at
noon
,
Colonell
Rossiter
drew
out
10
men
of
every
Troop
,
who
were
commanded
by
Captain
Norwood
his
own
Captain
Leivtenant
,
and
the
foot
being
led
on
by
Colonell
Gray
himself
,
above
the
middle
in
water
,
who
all
with
admirable
courage
stormed
the
House
on
all
sides
,
and
after
a
sharp
assault
they
forcibly
took
it
.
Wee
had
many
horse
shot
in
this
service
,
6
men
killed
,
and
about
20
wounded
.
Wee
killed
divers
of
the
Enemies
,
and
took
prisoners
every
man
that
survived
in
the
House
;
Viz.
Major
Broughton
(
Major
to
Colonell
Willis
,
Governour
of
Newark
)
Commander
in
chief
of
these
our
Enemies
,
and
at
this
present
,
The
prisoners
&
prizes
taken
at
Nougham
houses
recovery
Governour
of
this
House
;
Captain
William
Thorold
,
a
very
active
man
for
the
King
in
those
parts
,
Captain
John
Johnson
;
Captain
Strickland
,
the
cheif
Standard
bearer
,
55
other
Officers
,
Gentlemen
of
Armes
,
Reformadoes
,
and
Troopers
,
60
horses
,
above
an
100
Armes
,
good
store
of
Match
,
powder
,
ball
,
and
other
provision
.
And
thus
,
by
Gods
good
providence
,
wee
suddenly
recovered
this
strong
Garrison
again
,
which
had
been
so
suddenly
and
sleepily
lost
.
About
the
14
of
this
instant
June
,
wee
received
the
most
happy
and
most
welcome
news
,
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
of
that
most
famous
and
glorious
Victory
,
which
it
pleased
the
Lord
of
Hosts
,
our
ever
good
and
gracious
God
,
the
mighty
and
mercifull
keeper
of
his
English
Israel
,
to
give
unto
us
at
the
Town
of
Naseby
in
Northamptonshire
,
which
was
certified
and
ascertained
unto
us
from
thence
both
by
Letters
from
his
Excellency
the
most
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
himself
,
The
most
famous
fight
and
glorious
victory
obtained
at
Naseby
in
Northampton-shire
,
over
the
Kings
forces
,
exactly
described
.
from
renowned
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
also
from
Colonell
Leighton
,
and
Colonell
Herb●rt
,
2
of
the
most
worthy
Committee
for
the
said
Army
,
and
2
most
valiant
and
victorious
Commanders
and
actours
in
this
most
famous
fight
and
most
precious
Victory
;
the
substance
of
all
which
famous
fight
,
I
have
heer
endevoured
with
all
fidelity
and
clearnesse
of
truth
and
with
what
convenient
brevity
I
possibly
could
,
to
set
forth
and
describe
for
the
Readers
full
content
and
satisfaction
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
About
the
12
of
June
our
noble
Generall
being
come
with
his
forces
,
neer
the
Kings
Army
,
which
then
were
principally
in
and
about
Daventry
,
The
Kings
Army
at
Daventry
wee
had
some
feares
grounded
upon
the
advantage
of
ground
,
with
strong
intrenchments
on
his
Majesties
part
;
as
also
because
valiant
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
was
not
yet
come
unto
us
,
wee
not
being
willing
to
engage
without
him
;
and
yet
our
neer
approaching
giving
the
Enemy
opportunity
of
fighting
us
(
had
they
pleased
)
to
their
great
advantage
,
The
Kings
Army
not
willing
to
fight
marcheth
toward
Southa●●
.
but
by
Gods
providence
they
did
not
,
for
what
reason
wee
knew
not
,
and
so
were
delivered
of
those
feares
,
partly
by
the
royall
Armies
leaving
their
advantages
and
marching
toward
Southam
,
and
partly
also
by
the
arrivall
of
Cromwell
,
though
but
with
700
horse
,
the
same
morning
.
Now
wee
being
thus
re-inforced
by
the
comming
of
Cromwell
,
and
the
party
hee
brought
,
wee
resolved
to
follow
the
Enemy
,
The
Royall
army
advanced
to
Harborough
.
who
left
the
way
to
Warwick
,
which
was
woodland
,
for
what
reason
,
likewise
,
wee
knew
not
,
and
wheeled
to
Harborough
;
whereof
wee
having
full
knowledge
,
advanced
after
them
,
and
that
night
had
our
quarters
in
and
about
Gilsborough
,
and
immediately
after
they
and
wee
moved
to
Nazeby
,
And
from
thence
to
N●s●by
.
in
which
field
the
fight
was
fought
.
Wee
saw
the
Enemy
,
about
6
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
(
for
there
was
Champian
land
enough
)
advanced
toward
us
in
a
full
body
,
which
I
assure
you
was
as
much
joy
to
ours
(
who
sought
this
above
all
)
as
it
was
to
hear
they
had
left
Daventry
,
which
was
not
little
.
As
touching
the
ordering
of
our
Army
for
the
battall
;
The
Generall
appointed
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
to
the
right
wing
of
Horse
,
The
manner
of
Marshalling
our
Army
for
the
battail
.
and
Colonell
Ireton
,
at
that
time
,
made
Commissary
Generall
of
the
Horse
,
to
the
lest
wing
,
Himself
and
valiant
and
virtuous
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
to
the
Infantry
and
body
of
the
Army
,
and
in
this
posture
wee
marched
to
meet
our
resolute
Enemy
,
who
,
I
confesse
,
seemed
unto
us
,
to
come
on
with
undaunted
courage
,
The
Kings
Army
advanceth
toward
us
.
as
who
would
not
,
having
a
King
with
them
,
that
was
able
to
honour
them
at
present
,
and
to
promise
large
revenues
afterward
,
to
all
those
that
fought
valiantly
?
Being
come
within
Cannon-shot
,
the
Ordnance
began
to
play
;
but
that
being
found
,
at
Marstone
Moore
,
and
other
places
,
but
a
losse
of
time
,
wee
resolved
not
to
want
and
lose
day-light
,
as
is
too
usuall
,
but
to
charge
with
the
first
.
Whereupon
,
about
10
or
11
of
the
clock
,
The
fight
begins
.
the
Trumpets
began
to
sound
,
the
Drums
to
beat
,
the
Horses
to
neigh
and
praunce
about
,
as
smelling
the
battail
;
and
now
,
thought
both
sides
,
now
,
an
afternoon
for
a
whole
Kingdome
,
nay
for
3
whole
Kingdomes
,
now
,
Caesar
or
Nothing
,
was
,
wee
may
suppose
,
the
voyce
of
their
Army
.
And
,
The
Liberties
of
England
,
may
well
bee
said
to
bee
the
voyce
of
our
Army
;
to
whom
,
mee
thinks
their
most
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
said
to
his
Souldiers
,
as
in
such
a
case
religious
King
Hezekiah
said
to
his
Army
.
2
Ch●●o●
.
32.
7
,
8
Bee
strong
and
courageous
(
my
brave
Commanders
and
Souldiers
)
bee
not
afraid
nor
dismayed
for
the
Kings
Army
,
nor
for
all
the
multitude
of
his
Horse
and
Riders
that
are
come
together
;
for
(
according
to
our
Signall-word
)
there
are
moe
with
us
(
wee
having
God
our
Friend
)
than
are
with
them
.
With
them
is
but
an
arm
of
flesh
,
but
with
us
is
the
Lord
our
God
,
to
help
us
and
to
fight
our
battails
.
As
so
,
indeed
,
hee
did
,
as
now
you
shall
immediately
hear
.
The
Enemies
word
was
,
Queen
Mary
.
Our
word
was
,
God
is
our
strength
.
And
so
hee
was
indeed
,
as
you
shall
see
in
the
sequell
.
The
Enemy
had
bean
stalks
in
their
hats
,
wee
generally
nothing
.
And
now
each
wing
of
both
sides
charged
one
another
with
great
eagernesse
and
violence
,
our
Dragoones
began
the
battaile
,
flanking
the
right
wing
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
as
they
charged
our
left
wing
of
Horse
the
Foot
charged
not
each
other
,
Heer
the
fight
was
very
hot
&
furious
on
both
sides
.
till
they
were
within
12
paces
one
of
another
,
and
could
not
charge
above
twice
,
but
were
at
push
of
pike
.
The
Enemies
foot
gave
a
little
back
,
and
so
did
some
few
of
ours
,
and
in
the
beginning
of
the
fight
,
the
day
was
very
doubtfull
,
but
then
the
right
wing
of
our
Horse
(
wherein
the
Generall
was
in
person
)
charged
in
the
flanck
of
the
blew
Regiment
of
the
Enemies
foot
,
who
,
indeed
stood
to
it
,
The
Kings
blue
Regiment
of
Foot
●uinated
and
destroyed
.
to
the
last
man
,
abundance
of
them
being
slain
,
and
all
the
rest
surrounded
,
wounded
and
taken
prisoners
;
These
(
who
were
the
very
hope
of
their
Infantry
)
being
lost
,
horse
and
foot
gave
back
.
But
heer
also
the
fight
continuing
with
equall
might
and
courage
for
the
space
of
lesse
than
half
an
houre
,
they
had
somewhat
shattered
our
left
wing
,
and
made
them
give
back
,
and
were
almost
masters
of
our
Artillery
;
Our
left
Wing
is
some
what
shatter'd
.
And
,
heer
(
as
wee
have
it
from
credible
relation
)
a
party
of
the
enemies
brake
through
our
left
wing
of
Horse
,
came
quite
behinde
our
Rear
of
our
Train
,
the
Leader
of
them
being
a
person
somewhat
in
habite
like
our
Generall
,
in
a
red
Montero
,
as
our
Generall
had
;
Hee
came
as
a
friend
,
and
our
Commander
of
the
guard
of
the
Train
went
with
his
hat
in
his
hand
,
and
asked
him
how
the
day
went
,
thinking
verily
hee
had
been
our
Generall
;
The
Cavalier
(
who
wee
since
heard
for
certain
was
Rupert
)
asked
him
and
the
rest
,
if
they
would
have
quarter
,
whereupon
,
they
cryed
no
,
gave
fire
instantly
,
and
most
bravely
beat
him
off
,
making
him
flie
for
his
life
,
and
his
companions
.
But
,
as
I
toucht
before
,
our
right
wing
had
done
more
upon
them
,
The
Enemy
is
beaten
by
our
right
Wing
.
and
besides
,
our
left
wing
bravely
recovered
their
strength
and
ground
,
and
,
within
half
an
houre
,
or
a
very
little
more
,
wee
had
quite
driven
them
out
of
the
field
,
and
so
broken
all
their
foot
,
that
wee
verily
beleeve
there
went
not
off
a
hundred
in
any
one
party
or
body
.
After
this
first
hot
shock
so
received
,
they
rallyed
again
,
The
King
himself
rallyed
his
Horse
again
.
and
put
their
horse
into
a
posture
to
charge
us
,
which
party
wee
were
assured
the
King
himself
led
up
and
charged
with
,
but
What
will
hee
doe
,
when
hee
shall
goe
about
to
charge
against
God
,
and
his
Countries
best
friends
?
For
this
body
was
also
(
as
the
rest
of
them
)
possest
with
such
a
fear
,
that
though
the
King
in
that
foresaid
rallying
of
this
body
,
The
Kings
words
to
his
Souldiers
.
cryed
out
unto
them
,
Face
about
once
more
,
and
give
one
charge
more
,
and
recover
the
day
.
But
heer
also
it
most
mercifully
pleased
the
Lord
,
that
the
fresh
forces
of
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Rossiter
,
most
fortunately
came
in
unto
us
before
the
battail
was
quite
ended
,
who
being
all
,
I
say
,
fresh
men
,
and
unexpectedly
falling
on
,
did
admirably
help
to
complete
the
Victory
,
and
to
pursue
the
Enemy
with
their
fresh
horse
,
with
great
slaughter
,
even
within
the
sight
of
Leicester
:
So
,
they
,
by
Gods
great
mercy
,
together
with
our
horse
and
foot
,
came
on
,
I
say
,
with
such
impregnable
and
invincible
courage
,
that
wee
made
them
all
fly
again
,
and
wee
,
after
the
breech
of
them
,
killing
,
as
fast
as
wee
could
,
The
Enemy
is
beaten
again
.
all
wee
found
in
armes
,
and
heer
,
happy
was
hee
that
was
best
mounted
to
flye
fastest
,
for
,
the
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
and
valiant
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
fell
sorely
upon
them
;
and
magnanimous
Leivtenant
General
Cromwell
,
pursued
their
horse
,
with
a
full
carreir
,
about
12
or
13
miles
,
at
least
,
even
within
2
or
3
miles
of
Leicester
,
The
Enemy
is
pursued
12
or
13
miles
,
within
3
miles
of
Leicester
.
The
high
and
prime
praise
of
this
victory
given
to
God
in
the
first
place
.
The
Renowned
Generall
next
,
as
most
worthy
praise
.
the
longest
pursuite
that
ever
was
since
this
unhappy
Warrebegan
.
Thus
by
Gods
infinite
mercy
wee
had
a
great
and
wonderfull
victory
,
yea
,
as
great
as
ever
since
the
warre
began
,
if
not
greater
.
Which
Victory
,
as
it
is
in
the
first
and
prime
place
to
bee
most
justly
attributed
to
our
good
God
alone
,
as
the
chief
Cause
,
and
giver
of
it
unto
us
:
So
also
in
the
next
place
to
his
valiant
instruments
,
and
whom
God
only
made
so
valiant
and
victorious
over
their
Cavalierian
Enemies
,
and
of
these
in
the
first
place
,
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
hath
merited
exceedingly
,
shewing
such
courage
and
resolution
,
as
hath
rarely
been
seen
in
any
,
which
,
truely
,
did
so
animate
the
Souldiers
by
his
undaunted
example
,
as
is
hardly
to
bee
exprest
;
for
,
certainly
,
had
you
seen
him
,
and
how
his
spirit
was
raised
,
it
would
have
made
an
impression
in
you
,
never
to
bee
obliterated
,
God
knows
it
is
not
heer
hyperbolized
,
but
a
reall
Truth
.
Courageous
Major
General
Skippon
.
And
as
for
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
hee
also
did
as
magnanimously
and
valiantly
as
man
could
doe
,
and
was
a
great
terrour
to
the
Enemy
,
receiving
a
wound
in
his
side
,
by
a
Musket
bullet
in
this
fight
,
but
,
blessed
bee
God
,
not
mortall
,
onely
,
an
indelible
badge
of
Honour
unto
him
.
Valiant
Leivtenant
General
Cormwell
.
Valiant
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
also
did
admirable
bravely
in
this
fight
,
hee
and
his
right
wing
of
horse
having
expressed
incomparable
gallantry
in
this
fight
,
even
to
the
amazement
of
their
adversaries
.
Yea
,
and
to
speak
the
truth
,
all
our
Officers
and
Souldiers
did
as
bravely
and
courageously
as
could
bee
.
Commissary
Generall
Ireton
did
valiantly
also
behave
himself
in
this
fight
,
Commissary
Generall
Ireton
and
Colonell
Butler
.
and
was
sorely
wounded
,
but
not
mortally
,
and
so
was
Colonell
Butler
,
both
of
undaunted
courage
,
and
did
singularly
well
in
this
great
service
.
But
I
would
not
willingly
attribute
more
to
one
Commander
than
to
another
;
The
Enemies
Foot
fought
also
very
stoutly
.
for
,
indeed
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
they
did
all
as
gallantly
as
ever
men
on
earth
could
doe
,
and
so
did
the
Enemies
foot
,
which
,
before
the
battail
wee
least
valued
,
Rupert
and
Maurice
having
at
least
2000
horse
more
than
wee
had
,
that
charged
fiercely
on
us
at
first
,
but
were
so
well
received
by
ours
(
though
,
at
first
,
our
left
wing
gave
back
a
little
)
that
their
hearts
were
broken
at
the
very
first
,
especially
by
the
thicknesse
of
our
reserves
,
and
their
orderly
and
timely
comming
on
.
And
thus
wee
having
taken
8
peices
of
Ordnance
in
the
field
,
whereof
2
were
Demi-Cannons
,
one
whole
Culverin
,
wee
also
possest
all
the
rest
of
their
Ordnance
and
their
Carriages
,
bagge
and
baggage
,
Good
store
of
Bisket
and
Cheese
takes
,
to
refresh
our
Souldiers
at
the
end
of
the
Fight
.
Our
Souldiers
marched
to
Harborough
that
night
.
abundance
of
Coaches
,
and
rich
plunder
(
whereof
more
anon
,
more
particularly
)
Carts
,
and
Boates
,
and
great
store
of
Bisket
and
Cheese
(
a
seasonable
refreshment
for
our
honest
Souldiers
that
had
marched
so
hard
the
day
and
night
before
,
and
had
not
had
a
bit
of
bread
to
a
Regiment
,
for
their
refreshment
)
thus
the
Foot
and
all
the
Train
marched
that
night
,
to
Harborough
,
(
about
4
miles
from
Naseby
)
where
then
the
head-quarter
lay
.
It
was
credibly
conceived
,
by
the
testimony
of
those
that
saw
it
,
and
purposely
viewed
Immediately
after
the
fight
,
that
from
the
battle
to
Harborough
,
there
were
not
slain
above
,
about
700.
together
with
those
slain
in
the
field
running
away
,
but
in
the
pursuite
,
between
Harborough
and
Leicester
,
The
slaine
in
the
Field
of
the
Enemies
.
at
least
3
or
400
more
were
slain
,
abundance
of
them
sorely
wounded
,
and
divers
persons
of
note
or
quality
fell
among
them
;
one
with
a
Starre
and
a
red-Crosse
on
his
Coat
,
conceived
to
have
been
the
Duke
of
Lenox
,
but
it
was
not
hee
.
4
Lords
came
mortally
wounded
(
as
was
credibly
reported
to
us
)
to
Harborough
,
The
Ensignes
of
the
Enemies
taken
in
the
field
.
but
durst
not
stay
there
;
Wee
took
all
the
Foot
Colours
in
the
field
,
the
Kings
own
Colours
with
the
Lion
and
Crown
,
with
this
Motto
,
Dieu
et
Mon
Droit
.
The
Queens
Colours
,
and
the
Princes
Colours
,
and
the
Duke
of
Yorkes
Standard
.
Wee
got
the
plunder
of
the
Kings
Coach
,
and
his
precious
Cabinet
,
that
famous
tell-tale
of
the
Kings
and
Queens
works
of
darknesse
,
&c.
But
of
all
these
things
more
particularly
by
and
by
.
One
great
encouragement
to
our
Common
Souldiers
to
fall
on
the
more
courageously
,
One
great
encouragement
to
our
Souldiers
to
fight
bravely
,
was
the
rich
plunder
of
the
Enemies
.
was
,
the
rich
plunder
the
Enemy
had
(
their
purses
and
pockets
too
,
being
full
of
money
,
and
the
plunder
of
poore
Leicestershire
)
which
God
now
made
a
means
of
their
ruine
and
destruction
in
this
fight
,
for
,
indeed
our
Souldiers
got
very
great
plenty
of
gold
and
silver
out
of
most
of
their
pockets
that
were
slain
.
Prince
Rupert
also
,
or
rather
Prince
Robber
,
had
brought
into
the
field
many
Irish
women
,
inhumane
Whores
,
with
Skeans
or
long
Irish
kniv●●
about
them
,
to
cut
the
throats
of
our
wounded
men
,
and
of
such
prisoners
as
they
pleased
,
(
the
wives
of
the
bloody
Rebels
in
Ireland
,
Very
many
Irish
Queanes
in
the
field
,
how
they
were
used
.
his
Majesties
dearly
beloved
Subjects
)
to
whom
our
Souldiers
would
grant
no
quarter
,
about
a
100
of
them
were
slain
on
the
ground
,
and
most
of
the
rest
of
the
whores
,
and
Camp-sluts
,
that
attended
that
wicked
Army
,
were
marked
in
their
faces
or
noses
with
slashes
and
cuts
,
and
some
cut
off
;
just
rewards
for
such
wicked
strumpets
.
The
slain
on
our
part
,
in
this
most
memorable
fight
,
was
not
in
all
full
200.
The
slaine
on
out
side
in
the
Fight
.
and
not
one
above
a
Captain
.
Sir
Jacob
Ashleyes
Coach
was
taken
,
with
great
store
of
plunder
in
it
;
and
himself
was
very
neer
taking
,
for
wee
got
the
cap
off
his
head
,
and
in
Sir
Jacobs
Coach
,
Letters
of
Nicholas
the
Court-lyer
,
wherein
was
,
among
others
,
A
most
slanderous
and
abominable
lie
of
Secretary
Nicholas
put
upon
the
Parliament
.
this
expression
,
in
one
of
them
;
That
the
Parliament
had
given
particular
direction
to
the
Generall
,
to
give
the
King
no
quarter
,
but
to
kill
him
,
if
taken
;
A
most
abominably
false
and
impudent
lye
,
like
unto
all
the
rest
of
their
irreligious
practises
.
The
Army
after
this
marched
toward
Leicester
,
following
the
pursuit
,
not
willing
to
give
the
Enemy
any
rest
,
or
liberty
to
rally
,
our
horse
especially
being
close
in
their
Rear
,
and
Colonell
Rossiter
(
who
came
seasonably
to
the
ingagement
,
The
Victory
pursued
by
our
Horse
toward
Leicester
.
and
bravely
charged
where
our
Noble
Generall
was
)
following
apace
in
the
pursulte
of
the
Enemy
,
as
aforesaid
,
where
,
now
,
for
a
while
,
wee
will
leave
them
.
And
heer
,
now
,
I
shall
in
its
most
proper
place
,
for
the
high
honour
and
glory
of
our
wonder-working
God
,
and
the
admiration
and
astonishment
of
my
present
Readers
,
A
List
of
what
losse
the
King
did
sustaine
in
this
famous
fight
.
The
slain
and
wounded
.
and
their
succeeding
Posterity
;
give
you
the
most
exact
List
of
the
slain
,
prisoners
,
and
prizes
taken
in
this
most
famous
and
glorious
Victory
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Slain
in
the
fight
and
slight
,
about
3000.
and
between
3
and
400
Whores
and
Irish
Queans
.
One
Lord
or
eminent
personage
slain
and
found
dead
,
with
a
Star
and
a
red-Crosse
upon
his
coat
.
4
Lords
mortally
wounded
,
Prince
Rupert
bruised
,
and
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
hurt
on
the
head
,
his
head-peice
beaten
off
,
and
himself
neer
taken
.
Prisoners
,
Prisoners
.
Colonell
Sir
William
Vaughan
;
Colonell
Sir
William
Bridges
;
Col.
Sir
.
Bridge
;
Col.
Sir
Richard
Page
;
Colonell
Bandes
;
Col.
Bunkley
;
Col.
Theoph.
Gilbie
;
Col.
Nevill
;
Leivtenant
Colonells
7.
Sergeant
Majors
12.
Captains
55.
Leivtenants
55.
Ensignes
45.
besides
of
inferiour
Officers
,
above
200.
2000
horse
with
their
riders
,
many
Ladies
and
Gentlewomen
;
of
the
Kings
Officers
and
Servants
,
11
or
12.
besides
4
of
his
footmen
,
and
one
of
Prince
Maurices
;
In
all
above
4000
prisoners
.
Armes
,
at
least
9000.
Prizes
.
6
rich
Coaches
,
and
other
Coaches
besides
;
The
Kings
own
Coach
,
and
therein
that
Cabinet
of
Secret
Letters
,
of
the
Kings
and
Queenes
,
since
this
fight
Printed
and
published
to
the
amazement
of
the
world
.
Ruperts
Coach
also
,
and
both
the
Kings
and
Ruperts
Sumpters
with
much
wealth
and
riches
,
The
Kings
Standard
,
the
Queens
Standard
,
Prince
Charles
his
Standard
,
the
Duke
of
Yorkes
Standard
,
and
Ruperts
Standard
;
6
Colours
of
Horse
;
and
40
Colours
of
Foot
;
one
whereof
represented
a
pair
of
hornes
,
with
this
Motto
;
Come
Cuckold
.
Which
being
one
of
the
first
Colours
that
were
taken
,
the
word
was
,
on
the
pursuite
,
returned
to
the
Enemy
with
much
mirth
and
scorn
,
among
Souldiers
;
Taken
also
,
12
peices
of
Ordnance
;
40
〈…〉
Gunpowder
;
200
Carriages
;
12
Carriages
of
Boats
,
with
their
Anchors
and
Cables
;
In
summe
,
all
their
bagge
and
baggage
.
〈◊〉
King
himself
fled
toward
,
and
so
clean
through
Leicester
.
Thus
now
,
in
this
most
famous
and
renowned
Victory
did
the
Lord●
indeed
,
shew
himself
,
as
Moses
sweetly
sets
him
out
,
Glorious
〈◊〉
holinesse
,
〈…〉
.
fearfull
in
Praises
,
and
doing
wonders
.
Triumphing
gloriously
and
overthrowing
both
the
horse
and
his
rider
.
And
,
truely
,
so
much
the
more
glorious
may
this
Victory
appear
unto
us
,
and
the
hand
of
God
most
evidently
bee
seen
in
it
,
〈◊〉
on
the
Victory
.
as
to
Gideon
,
against
those
Enemies
of
God
(
though
,
it
is
true
,
the
number
of
men
in
the
Army
was
not
much
different
,
yet
,
t
is
most
true
,
that
the
King
had
full
2000
horse
more
than
wee
)
yet
,
I
say
,
this
Victory
will
most
notably
appear
to
bee
Gods
Victory
,
graciously
given
to
us
,
if
wee
consider
both
the
time
and
condition
of
the
kingdome
as
then
it
was
;
And
also
the
very
Army
it self
.
First
,
●1
.
This
Victory
was
bestowed
upon
us
at
such
a
time
,
when
as
our
spirits
were
(
and
that
most
justly
)
very
low
,
The
〈◊〉
and
condition
of
the
Kingdome
.
and
exceedingly
dejected
,
both
by
our
losse
of
Leicester
,
but
a
little
before
,
and
thereby
also
the
Kings
releiving
of
West-Chester
,
wee
having
at
that
time
a
marveilous
great
possibility
of
taking
it
,
1.
but
now
were
utterly
frustrated
of
it
.
The
Kingdome
fourfold
sad
condition
at
this
time
.
Also
the
great
sadnesse
wee
then
were
in
for
the
danger
of
Taunton
,
at
this
season
,
a
second
time
besieged
strictly
by
outrageous
Goring
and
Hopton
;
2.
Besides
,
the
great
murmurings
at
this
time
,
of
most
men
,
3.
about
our
brethren
of
Scotlands
not
advancing
Southward
,
as
was
expected
and
,
4.
then
,
greatly
desired
.
And
Secondly
,
2.
if
wee
consider
the
Army
it selfe
,
O
,
the
wonderfull
base
and
despicable
esteem
that
was
thereof
,
Considering
the
Army
it self
not
onely
in
the
Kings
Army
,
and
Malignants
,
but
even
among
very
many
seeming
friends
among
us
,
and
those
no
mean
ones
too
!
O
how
did
they
disparage
,
undervalue
,
and
contemne
,
as
it
were
,
this
New-Modelled
Army
,
calling
it
,
a
New
Nodelled
Army
,
jeering
them
,
as
a
company
of
young
Tyroes
,
The
new
Model'd
Army
despised
and
scorned
.
or
fresh-water-Souldiers
;
heerby
,
as
much
as
in
them
was
,
to
discountenance
and
dis-hearten
the
most
noble
Generall
himself
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
and
to
weaken
the
hands
,
and
despond
the
spirits
of
his
Souldiers
;
if
God
himself
had
not
mightily
upheld
them
,
and
put
as
it
were
,
an
extraordinary
spirit
and
courage
into
them
;
most
remarkably
making
good
that
most
excellent
passage
of
the
Apostle
.
1
Cor.
1.
27
,
28.
That
God
hath
chosen
the
foolish
things
of
the
world
to
confound
the
wise
,
and
the
seeming
weak
thing
of
the
world
to
confound
the
things
which
are
mighty
:
And
base
things
(
in
the
worlds
esteem
)
and
things
which
are
despised
,
yea
,
and
things
which
are
not
,
God
hath
chosen
(
as
heer
wee
see
)
to
bring
to
nought
,
things
which
are
.
And
heer
,
me
thinks
,
I
cannot
pretermit
,
but
most
justly
make
honourable
mention
of
what
I
have
been
credibly
informed
of
touching
our
most
noble
and
renowned
Generall
himself
;
An
Excellent
note
touching
the
Generall
himself
,
about
this
fight
and
Victory
.
Viz.
That
hee
was
observed
before
this
fight
to
have
been
exceeding
merry
and
cheerfull
in
his
carriage
and
countenance
among
his
Commanders
and
Souldiers
:
But
after
this
victory
was
obtained
,
hee
continually
day
by
day
carryed
himself
with
very
much
settleed
gravity
of
countenance
,
lowlinesse
,
and
meeknesse
of
face
and
heart
,
as
giving
God
all
the
honour
,
and
willing
to
take
none
to
himself
.
Two
rare
postures
in
a
victorious
Generall
or
Commander
.
Two
rare
postures
,
indeed
,
of
a
pious
and
prudent
Cornelius
,
or
Commander
,
and
fit
for
all
Souldiers
,
especially
Saint-like
Souldiers
to
practise
and
imitate
.
For
,
indeed
,
both
Hee
,
I
mean
this
our
most
renowned
Generall
,
and
all
of
us
with
him
,
might
most
justly
(
as
reverend
Mr.
Marshall
,
in
his
excellent
Thanksgiving
Sermon
at
Christ-Church
,
Reverend
Mr.
Marshall
in
his
Thanksgiving
Sermon
at
Christ-Church
in
London
.
the
Thursday
following
this
famous
Victory
)
say
concerning
this
glorious
Victory
,
as
the
most
noble
and
renowned
late
Lord
Generall
,
nobly
said
at
Keinton-Victory
;
Never
more
of
God
,
and
lesse
of
man
.
And
therefore
,
as
wee
were
most
justly
bound
,
our
most
pious
and
prudent
Parliamentary
Worthies
,
immediately
upon
their
perfect
knowledge
and
understanding
of
this
so
glorious
a
Victory
,
as
you
have
,
thus
,
fully
heard
,
appointed
a
day
of
Solemn
Thanksgiving
to
bee
celebrated
to
the
high
honour
and
praise
of
our
great
and
gracious
Wonder-working
God
,
a
Copy
of
which
their
Order
,
I
have
heer
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Die
Lunae
,
Junii
16.
1645.
ORdered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
,
that
Thursday
next
shall
bee
set
apart
for
a
day
of
Publique
Thanksgiving
to
Almighty
God
,
in
all
the
Churches
and
Chappels
within
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
Lines
of
Communication
,
and
weekly
bils
of
Mortallity
,
For
the
great
and
glorious
Victory
obtained
by
the
Parliaments
Army
,
under
the
Command
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
against
the
Forces
of
the
King
.
And
Mr.
Marshall
and
Mr.
Vines
bee
desired
to
Preach
at
Christ-Church
,
before
the
Parliament
.
And
that
the
Lord
Major
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
doe
meet
the
Parliament
there
.
And
it
is
further
Ordered
,
That
Friday
being
the
27
of
this
instant
June
,
bee
set
apart
for
a
publick
day
of
Thanksgiving
for
this
Victory
,
in
all
the
Churches
and
Chappells
in
the
severall
Counties
of
the
Kingdom
,
under
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
H.
Elsynge
,
Cler.
Parl.
D.
Com.
About
the
15
of
this
instant
,
there
came
Letters
out
of
Shropshire
,
which
certified
of
severall
good
services
performed
by
Colonell
Mittons
forces
in
those
parts
;
and
for
better
satisfaction
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
insert
the
Copy
of
the
Letter
it self
,
which
was
sent
to
renowned
Colonell
Mitton
himself
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
I
Being
desired
by
Leivtenant
Colonell
Goldgay
,
to
certifie
our
late
proceedings
at
Oswestree
,
and
the
good
successe
wherewith
it
pleased
God
to
blesse
your
Forces
there
;
The
good
Service
of
valiant
Colonell
Mitt●●●
Forces
in
Shropshire
.
I
am
humbly
bold
thus
to
trouble
you
.
On
Tuesday
,
the
third
of
this
present
June
,
your
Troop
with
a
considerable
party
of
your
Foot
marched
unto
Clerk
,
being
commanded
by
Leivtenant
Colonell
Goldgay
,
where
wee
took
27
horse
from
under
their
walls
,
being
the
best
horse
I
have
seen
together
in
Wales
:
Wee
drawing
off
in
order
,
the
Enemy
sallyed
out
,
came
through
the
wood
with
firelocks
,
thinking
to
redeem
their
losse
;
charged
our
Rear-guard
of
horse
,
whom
Captain
Simpkins
caused
to
face
about
,
and
fall
on
them
(
lying
in
the
manner
of
an
ambuscado
)
which
they
did
,
and
soon
got
through
them
,
and
got
betwixt
them
and
home
,
killed
2
of
them
,
took
24.
the
Governours
Leivtenant
being
one
,
and
his
Organist
,
whose
losse
hath
caused
a
generall
Melancholly
in
the
Castle
,
and
if
hee
bee
not
changed
,
their
mirth
and
devotion
(
it
is
to
bee
feared
)
will
perish
together
.
On
Thursday
the
6
instant
,
wee
marched
in
the
like
posture
to
Shraden
,
went
close
under
their
works
,
took
from
them
24
good
horse
,
which
was
the
greatest
part
of
Dr.
Charles
Vaughan
(
then
Governour
)
his
Troop
;
wee
expected
them
also
to
sally
out
,
but
the
Dr.
though
hee
hath
forgotten
his
Preaching
,
since
hee
turned
Cavalier
,
yet
remembred
his
Grammar-rule
,
Optimum
est
alienâ
frui
insaniâ
.
For
,
being
warned
by
the
folly
and
harm
of
Cherkmen
,
hee
was
content
to
sleep
within
doores
in
a
whole
skin
,
and
to
suffer
us
to
march
away
with
our
prize
,
without
any
of
their
lets
or
least
disturbance
.
This
wee
did
without
the
losse
or
hurt
of
any
one
man
of
ours
.
Wee
ascribe
the
praise
and
memory
of
the
work
to
that
God
,
who
hath
hitherto
crowned
your
endevours
with
successe
;
and
I
doubt
not
,
in
despight
of
malice
will
doe
so
still
,
under
whose
banner
of
love
I
leave
you
,
and
humbly
rest
yours
to
Command
.
And
now
upon
the
19
of
this
instant
June
,
being
the
next
ensuing
Thursday
,
after
the
happy
tydings
of
the
foresaid
most
famous
Victory
at
Naseby
,
(
according
as
our
most
pious
and
prudent
Parliamentary
Senators
,
had
formerly
Ordered
,
and
as
our
most
renowned
Generall
himself
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
had
earnestly
desired
by
the
Messenger
,
by
whom
the
relation
of
the
victory
was
first
brought
)
a
day
of
Solemn
Thanksgiving
was
celebrated
,
A
day
of
solemn
Thanksgiving
set
apart
to
praise
the
Lord
for
the
late
great
Victory
at
Naseby
,
which
was
especially
celebrated
at
Christ-Church
in
London
.
and
wholly
set
apart
to
give
all
the
glory
of
that
great
Victory
and
mighty
mercy
to
the
Lord
alone
,
as
it
was
most
due
,
in
all
Churches
and
Chappels
within
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
the
Lines
of
Communication
;
which
was
,
as
on
this
day
,
most
solemnly
performed
in
a
speciall
manner
at
Christ-Church
in
London
,
where
reverend
and
religious
Mr.
Marshall
,
and
Mr.
Vines
preached
that
day
before
the
whole
Body
of
the
Parliament
,
both
Lords
and
Commons
,
whom
the
Lord
Major
,
the
Aldermen
and
Common
Councell
of
London
met
there
,
and
had
invited
the
said
most
honourable
Lords
and
Commons
to
dine
with
them
,
that
day
in
their
City
,
at
Grocers
hall
.
And
,
heer
,
I
hope
it
will
not
bee
offensive
,
or
tedious
,
to
my
Reader
,
to
give
him
a
short
sight
or
intimation
of
the
manner
of
the
gallant
entertainment
the
City
gave
the
Parliament
at
Grocers
Hall
that
day
,
not
to
mention
the
Messes
of
their
dainty
chear
,
which
in
great
plenty
was
provided
answerable
to
so
honourable
an
Assembly
,
but
onely
to
shew
you
the
speciall
guests
,
and
the
order
of
their
placing
according
to
their
state
and
Orders
;
which
was
thus
.
At
the
upper
end
of
the
Hall
sate
the
Lord
Major
.
On
the
left
hand
.
-
The
Prince
Elector
.
-
Earle
of
Northumberland
-
Earle
of
Kent
-
Earle
of
Essex
-
Earle
of
Manchester
-
Lord
North
-
Earl
of
Elgar
.
-
Lord
Brighton
-
Two
of
the
Scotch
Commissioners
.
On
the
right
hand
.
-
Earle
of
Pembroke
-
Earle
of
Nottingham
-
Earle
of
Salisbury
-
Earle
of
Denbigh
-
Earle
of
Bullingbrook
-
One
Scotch
Lord
-
The
Lord
Say
.
There
were
three
Tables
more
in
the
Hall
.
On
the
right
hand
going
up
,
sate
-
Mr.
Speaker
at
the
upper
end
entring
to
the
doore
toward
the
Parlour
.
-
Then
all
the
other
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
in
order
.
-
So
for
the
middle
Table
,
and
the
like
for
the
left
hand
Table
going
up
towards
the
Lord
Majors
Table
.
In
the
Parlour
.
-
All
the
Assembly
of
Divines
in
order
.
In
the
upper
Roome
over
that
,
sate
-
The
Recorder
of
London
,
at
the
upper
end
.
-
The
Aldermen
on
the
left
hand
.
-
The
Common-councell
and
divers
Gentlemen
of
quality
on
the
right
.
-
After
these
the
Lord
Majors
Officers
that
attended
,
and
divers
others
sate
down
in
the
same
roome
where
the
Aldermen
and
the
rest
dined
.
-
The
Trumpets
continued
sounding
all
the
time
of
the
Feast
.
After
Dinner
and
Thanks
given
by
Mr.
Marshall
,
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
the
Assembly
of
Divines
,
the
Aldermen
of
the
City
,
and
all
the
rest
being
assembled
in
the
Hall
,
they
sang
the
46
Psalm
and
after
that
departed
.
And
,
Friday
,
June
the
27
then
next
ensuing
,
was
ordered
by
the
Parliament
to
bee
set
apart
for
a
publick
day
of
Thanksgiving
for
this
Victory
in
all
the
Churches
and
Chappels
in
the
severall
Counties
of
the
Kingdom
under
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
The
thanks
of
the
Parliament
sent
to
the
noble
Generall
&
his
field
officers
▪
A
jewel
of
500
li.
to
be
sent
as
a
present
to
Sir
Tho
Fairfax
from
the
Parliament
.
The
House
also
ordered
that
Letters
of
thanks
should
bee
writen
and
expedited
to
the
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
&
his
Field-Officers
,
for
their
extraordinary
valour
,
fidelity
and
judgement
in
this
famous
service
against
the
Enemy
;
And
they
likewise
ordered
,
that
2
worthy
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
should
bestow
,
at
least
500
pound
upon
a
jewell
to
bee
presented
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
as
an
earnest
of
their
love
and
affection
to
him
:
The
messengers
of
this
victory
rewarded
.
And
as
for
the
Gentleman
that
brought
this
happy
news
to
the
Parliament
,
from
Sir
Thomas
,
in
farther
testimony
of
their
great
affection
to
their
foresaid
renowned
Generall
,
the
Parliament
most
prudently
ordered
that
an
100
pound
should
bee
bestowed
upon
the
first
messenger
;
40
pound
upon
the
second
;
and
for
the
other
messengers
that
came
from
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Secretary
,
they
also
were
all
well
gratified
for
their
paines
.
The
House
also
,
about
that
time
,
fell
into
a
particular
debate
of
the
gallant
,
great
and
faithfull
service
of
that
heroick
and
most
valiant
Commander
,
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
of
the
former
desires
of
the
Officers
of
the
Horse
under
the
Command
of
the
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
to
have
him
Command
them
,
as
their
Leivtenant
Generall
,
and
considering
the
great
necessity
of
continuing
him
in
that
imployment
,
notwithstanding
the
Self-denying
Ordinance
;
after
a
long
and
serious
debate
of
this
businesse
,
they
ordered
that
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
should
continue
Leivtenant
Generall
of
the
Horse
,
under
the
Command
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
during
the
pleasure
of
Both
Houses
,
and
that
hee
should
receive
pay
,
as
Leivtenant
Generall
from
the
time
of
the
establishment
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
his
Army
,
and
they
sent
to
the
Lords
for
their
concurrence
,
which
was
assented
unto
by
them
.
Leicester
regained
,
&
the
news
therof
brought
to
London
,
on
the
Thanksgiving
day
in
the
morning
,
the
more
to
sweetē
that
dayes
joy
.
And
upon
the
foresaid
19
of
this
instant
June
,
Both
the
Houses
of
Parliament
,
and
the
prime
Body
of
the
City
of
London
,
keeping
the
day
of
Solemn
Thanksgiving
,
as
hath
been
forementioned
;
It
pleased
the
Lord
(
as
a
farther
addition
to
our
former
great
Cause
of
Thankefulnesse
,
and
as
an
exact
completing
of
our
present
just
joy
that
day
)
that
that
very
day
in
the
morning
before
the
Sermons
began
,
the
most
welcome
newes
of
the
happy
regaining
of
the
Town
of
Leicester
,
by
ever
to
bee
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
was
brought
to
London
;
the
particulars
whereof
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
insert
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
clearer
satisfaction
,
as
they
were
related
in
a
Letter
from
an
eminent
person
there
in
the
Army
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Honoured
Sir
,
Upon
the
routing
of
the
Kings
Army
at
Naseby
,
as
aforesaid
,
Sir
John
Gell
gathered
together
all
the
forces
of
Darbishire
,
Nottinghamshire
,
and
the
adjacent
parts
,
The
manner
of
the
regaining
of
Leicester
.
that
possibly
hee
could
,
and
on
Munday
the
16
instant
,
they
met
with
●ome
of
the
Kings
horse
and
took
200
of
them
;
and
another
party
met
with
some
of
the
Newarkers
,
and
fell
upon
them
,
routed
them
,
took
60
horse
,
42
prisoners
,
and
80
Armes
.
On
the
said
Munday
June
the
16.
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
lay
before
Leicester
,
and
sent
in
a
Summons
to
the
Town
,
to
require
the
Governour
to
surrender
it
to
him
for
the
use
of
the
Parliament
;
and
putting
it
to
them
to
consider
how
the
King
was
routed
,
and
shewing
them
what
use
they
might
make
of
that
Clemency
,
with
divers
other
very
gallant
expressions
to
the
summons
,
to
advertise
them
how
much
better
it
was
for
them
to
surrender
than
to
force
him
to
take
it
by
storming
.
To
this
summons
the
Enemy
sent
a
negative
Answer
,
positively
this
,
that
they
would
not
surrender
it
;
whereupon
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
called
a
Councell
of
Warre
to
consult
about
the
storming
of
it
,
which
was
soon
concluded
on
;
that
they
should
prepare
all
things
in
readinesse
to
round
it
the
next
day
:
which
was
done
with
all
expedition
,
not
losing
any
time
.
So
they
sell
presently
to
raising
of
Batteries
,
and
doing
all
things
that
were
necessary
for
the
storming
thereof
,
according
as
they
had
appointed
,
and
continued
providing
every
thing
that
was
requisite
for
the
d●ing
thereof
,
to
bee
in
a
readinesse
to
batter
it
the
next
day
,
and
sent
into
the
Country
thereabouts
for
such
helps
as
were
necessary
for
the
work
,
which
went
on
with
great
speed
both
night
and
day
;
so
desirous
wee
are
to
have
a
speedy
end
of
the
work
,
that
there
may
bee
an
end
of
these
Warres
if
possible
.
On
Tuesday
the
17
of
June
,
wee
drew
down
our
Ordnance
and
played
with
our
peices
against
the
Town
,
wee
stormed
it
,
playing
with
our
Ordnance
very
hot
on
the
Newark
side
,
which
wee
conceived
was
their
greatest
strength
;
And
in
short
time
wee
made
a
breach
in
their
works
,
which
struck
such
a
terrour
into
the
hearts
of
the
Enemy
,
that
the
Governour
sent
to
us
to
desire
a
Parley
,
and
offered
to
surrender
upon
very
faire
termes
;
as
upon
capitulation
should
bee
agreed
upon
.
To
this
request
(
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
being
willing
to
save
the
spilling
of
innocent
blood
as
much
as
may
bee
)
hee
assented
▪
and
promised
speedily
to
send
in
Commissioners
for
the
Treaty
,
and
called
a
Councell
of
Warre
,
and
it
was
agreed
that
Colonell
Pickering
,
and
Colonell
Rainsborough
should
go
into
Leicester
,
to
treat
with
the
Governour
about
the
surrendring
the
said
Garrison
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
.
And
accordingly
a
safe
conduct
was
desired
for
them
,
which
being
sent
they
went
to
Capitulate
with
the
Governour
about
the
surrender
thereof
.
In
the
mean
time
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
was
not
idle
,
nor
did
hee
lose
any
time
;
but
went
on
providing
and
furnishing
himselfe
with
Pittars
,
Carts
,
Hay
,
Granadoes
,
Ladders
,
and
all
other
things
necessary
for
storming
;
resolving
to
fall
on
at
their
return
,
in
case
that
they
should
not
agree
,
not
knowing
how
things
might
fall
out
,
during
which
time
there
was
both
great
pains
and
care
taken
by
all
in
their
places
for
the
going
on
in
the
said
work
.
In
the
mean
time
wee
had
intelligence
that
the
King
was
on
Munday
the
16
of
June
at
Sheffield
;
that
hee
came
from
Ashby
de
la
zonch
thither
,
with
about
2000
horse
,
or
more
,
the
day
before
,
viz.
Sunday
night
,
and
marched
that
morning
(
viz.
Munday
morning
)
to
a
Randevouz
,
neer
unto
Dudley
Castle
,
wherewith
the
Litchfield
and
Dudley
horse
,
and
others
,
that
came
in
to
their
Rendevouzes
,
the
King
had
,
The
Kings
flying
from
Leicester
.
then
,
about
3000
horse
,
as
it
was
conjectured
by
the
Country
people
which
saw
them
.
But
to
leave
him
in
this
his
most
unhappy
flying
progresse
,
occasioned
by
his
own
unholy
miscarriages
,
and
unnaturall
waged
warre
against
God
and
his
best
Subjects
;
and
to
come
to
our
present
businesse
.
All
the
rest
of
that
foresaid
Munday
,
June
the
16.
our
Commissioners
were
in
capitulation
with
the
Enemy
in
Leicester
,
and
the
Army
went
on
preparing
for
a
storm
,
Preparation
to
storm
Leicester
.
having
received
no
answer
all
that
night
,
and
looking
for
the
return
of
our
Commissioners
,
the
next
morning
,
and
so
very
early
resolving
to
fall
on
,
if
they
had
not
agreed
with
the
Enemy
.
But
upon
Wednesday
,
June
18
about
2
of
the
clock
,
the
Commissioners
,
viz.
Leicester
surrendred
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
upon
composition
.
Colonell
Rainsborough
,
and
Colonell
Pickering
returned
with
a
full
conclusion
,
that
the
Town
of
Leicester
was
to
be
surrendred
and
delivered
up
to
the
King
and
Parliaments
use
,
upon
fair
and
fitting
Articles
of
agreement
on
both
sides
;
namely
,
that
Loughborough
,
or
Hastings
that
pestilent
Rob-carryer
should
have
quarter
for
his
life
,
and
liberty
to
depart
both
hee
and
his
Officers
and
Souldiers
that
would
,
with
a
safe
convoy
for
their
persons
,
&c.
But
to
leave
all
Armes
,
Ammunition
,
Ordnance
great
and
small
,
bagge
and
baggage
behinde
them
in
the
Town
,
save
only
what
was
agreed
on
for
the
Officers
in
the
Articles
.
With
those
Articles
at
large
expressed
,
our
Commissioners
being
returned
unto
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
certifying
farther
,
how
marveilous
joyfull
the
poore
Town
of
Leicester
was
,
at
the
hearing
of
the
said
agreement
,
and
that
they
should
bee
rid
of
the
Cavalierian
Roysters
;
which
accordingly
was
performed
,
and
on
Wednesday
morning
about
10
of
the
clock
,
Sir
Thomas
was
permitted
with
all
his
forces
to
enter
into
Leicester
,
The
prize
taken
in
Leicester
and
take
possession
thereof
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
.
Wherein
was
left
,
14
peices
of
Ordnance
;
30
Colours
,
2000
Armes
;
500
Horse
,
50
barrels
of
Gunpowder
;
And
all
other
their
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
and
provisions
in
great
plenty
with
all
their
bagge
and
baggage
.
And
thus
you
see
the
Lord
doth
wonderfully
for
us
still
,
yea
,
above
the
reach
of
mans
wisdom
:
and
truely
wee
cannot
but
much
admire
the
goodnesse
of
Almighty
God
unto
us
,
in
doing
so
great
things
for
us
;
we
cannot
ascribe
it
to
any
but
to
the
hand
of
God
alone
,
who
,
indeed
,
is
the
Lord
of
Hosts
,
the
God
of
battails
,
and
the
onely
giver
of
all
Victories
,
to
whom
alone
therefore
bee
all
the
honour
and
glory
,
and
praise
,
Amen
,
and
Amen
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
June
,
the
prisoners
which
were
taken
by
most
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
and
famous
and
faithfull
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
The
Prisoners
taken
at
Naseby
fight
,
being
neer
5000
,
with
55
Colours
,
&c.
brought
up
to
London
.
at
Naseby
fight
fore-mentioned
,
being
neer
upon
5000
in
number
,
were
conveyed
from
Northampton
to
London
,
and
being
brought
into
London
,
they
all
marched
clean
through
the
City
,
with
all
the
Colours
,
Standards
,
and
Ensignes
,
yea
,
even
the
Kings
and
Queenes
Royall
Standards
,
about
55
in
number
,
which
were
all
carryed
in
triumph
,
in
the
faces
of
the
prisoners
,
who
were
thus
led
along
to
Martins-Lane
end
,
in
the
Strand
,
the
cheif
Officers
and
Commanders
being
separated
from
the
Common
Souldiers
,
were
conducted
by
severall
guards
to
Peter-House
in
Aldersgatestreet
,
The
prisoners
disposed
of
into
several
holds
.
the
Common
Souldiers
were
disposed
of
in
the
New
Military
Garden
,
guarded
by
the
Green
and
Yellow
Regiments
of
the
Trained
Bands
of
the
City
of
London
;
where
they
had
liberty
to
discourse
and
talk
with
their
Malignant
friends
;
and
where
and
when
some
of
them
most
audaciously
entered
many
dangerous
speeches
;
other
some
confest
and
complained
they
were
prest
men
,
and
enforced
to
take
up
Armes
for
the
King
.
The
next
day
of
their
being
there
,
The
usage
of
the
Cavalierian
prisoners
by
our
Parliament
.
which
was
the
Lords
day
(
for
they
came
into
London
on
the
Saturday
)
they
had
2
eminently
learned
and
pious
Divines
appointed
to
preach
unto
them
,
and
(
such
was
the
piety
and
charity
of
our
renowned
Parliamentary
Worthies
,
that
)
200
pound
was
presently
allotted
to
provide
bread
and
beer
for
them
,
which
was
distributed
among
them
the
same
night
of
their
comming
to
Town
.
I
appeal
,
then
,
to
the
very
est
and
most
malicious
malignant
that
is
,
whether
the
usage
were
not
farre
more
Christian-like
,
than
that
most
base
,
barbarous
,
and
inhumanely
cruell
usage
of
our
forces
in
Atheisticall
Cornwall
,
(
though
Articles
and
conditions
to
the
contrary
were
consented
to
by
the
King
himself
,
who
was
there
present
)
where
they
,
poore
soules
,
were
very
many
of
them
stript
naked
,
and
enforced
to
march
through
water
and
mudde
,
The
usage
of
our
Parliaments
prisoners
by
the
King
&
his
Cavaliers
.
thick
and
thin
,
yea
,
and
some
to
go
in
that
naked
condition
,
without
or
bread
or
drink
,
some
30.
some
40.
some
almost
50
miles
:
Besides
this
,
how
many
of
ours
have
been
imprisoned
at
Oxford
,
Marleborough
,
and
other
places
,
who
have
been
tyed
,
and
manacled
their
necks
and
heeles
together
,
and
many
of
them
starved
to
death
,
yea
,
even
wilfully
murthered
in
prison
,
as
I
may
justly
say
,
in
not
being
allowed
sustenance
or
Chirurgeons
to
heal
their
greivous
wounds
;
where
is
you
see
heer
our
Parliament
piously
and
mercifully
provided
both
sustenance
,
and
Chirurgeons
for
their
prisoners
bodies
and
soules
too
,
blessed
bee
the
Lord
for
it
.
Much
also
about
the
foresaid
time
,
Our
Brethren
of
Scotlands
advance
to
Nottingham
.
wee
had
certain
information
,
that
our
loyall
and
loving
brethren
of
Scotland
,
were
,
now
,
advanced
and
arrived
at
Nottingham
,
with
7000
foot
,
and
4000
horse
,
expecting
command
for
their
removall
,
and
promoving
of
some
great
design
for
the
good
of
the
Kingdome
,
and
for
the
carrying
on
of
the
hopefull
re-establishment
of
a
happy
and
holy
peace
among
us
;
and
that
in
this
their
advance
,
their
horse
in
their
march
on
the
way
met
with
some
of
the
Kings
stragling
,
scattered
and
broken
Troops
fled
from
Naseby
,
and
took
at
least
60
horse
and
their
Riders
neer
Skipton
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
wee
had
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Dorsetshire
,
that
Captain
Butler
having
assured
information
that
the
Kings
Garrison
at
Corff-Castle
had
store
of
Cattle
,
and
that
they
turned
them
out
to
grazing
every
day
,
but
fearing
our
forces
,
A
brave
exploit
performed
by
the
Garrison
of
Wareham
in
the
West
.
they
brought
them
into
the
Castle
every
night
;
hee
therefore
drew
forth
out
of
Wareham
,
a
party
of
horse
and
foot
in
the
night
,
being
assisted
by
Captain
Jordon
,
and
Captain
Lawrence
,
and
lay
undiscovered
all
the
night
till
morning
,
and
at
break
of
day
,
the
Enemy
in
the
Castle
having
turned
out
the
Cattle
and
horse
to
grasse
,
Captain
Butler
who
commanded
the
horse
drew
neer
the
Castle
,
and
faced
the
Enemy
,
whiles
Captain
Jordan
,
and
Captain
Laurence
drew
up
the
foot
,
entred
the
Town
,
beat
the
Enemy
to
the
Castle
,
and
bravely
kept
them
play
,
whiles
the
horse
drove
away
their
Cattle
from
under
their
very
walls
,
to
the
number
of
,
at
least
140.
and
took
about
20
good
horse
,
and
brought
them
all
off
safely
to
Wareham
,
in
great
triumph
and
joy
,
without
the
losse
of
one
man
.
And
about
the
22
of
June
,
wee
had
credible
information
,
by
Letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
valiant
Colo.
Jones
in
Cheshire
.
that
Colonell
Jones
,
a
Gentleman
of
approved
valour
and
fidelity
to
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
having
command
of
about
1300
horse
and
foot
,
(
the
horse
were
Sir
William
Breretons
,
who
himself
was
gone
up
to
London
,
by
virtue
of
the
Self-denying
Ordinance
)
and
hee
having
assured
intelligence
of
a
party
of
the
Kings
,
consisting
of
about
1700.
neer
Kidderminster
in
Worcestershire
,
about
12
miles
from
Worcester
,
hee
most
courageously
fell
upon
them
,
killed
above
40
on
the
place
,
took
300
horse
and
a
100
prisoners
,
among
whom
was
a
Leivtenant
Colonell
,
a
Captain
,
and
some
other
Officers
,
the
remainder
of
them
escaping
fled
to
Beudly
and
Worcester
,
which
was
,
indeed
,
their
head
Quarter
.
About
the
26
of
this
instant
June
,
our
most
renowned
,
and
ever
to
bee
most
highly
honoured
Generall
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
sent
a
Letter
to
the
high
and
honourable
Court
,
and
House
of
Commans
in
Parliament
,
The
Kings
Cabinet
of
Letters
taken
at
Naseby
sent
to
the
Parliament
,
&
the
Letters
opened
and
read
.
wherein
hee
certified
his
sending
up
to
the
said
House
that
most
precious
present
and
memorable
mercy
of
the
Lord
unto
us
,
I
mean
,
The
Kings
Cabinet
,
full
of
His
and
the
Queens
Letters
,
taken
in
the
late
famous
fight
and
most
glorious
Victory
at
Naseby
;
which
,
Sir
Thomas
most
prudently
and
humbly
desired
,
in
his
Letter
,
might
bee
read
in
a
full
House
,
and
publick
audience
of
all
the
Commons
in
Parliament
;
which
accordingly
was
performed
,
and
therein
were
most
happily
discovered
admirable
matters
of
as
great
importance
as
ever
were
discovered
since
the
beginning
of
these
most
unhappy
and
unnaturall
Warres
;
which
,
4
Main
heads
of
the
Letters
.
in
breif
,
were
to
this
effect
.
First
,
there
was
found
a
Declaration
of
his
Majesties
intentions
for
the
setling
of
Peace
and
Religion
in
this
Kingdom
,
1.
certified
by
a
Letter
to
the
Queen
,
wherein
hee
does
assure
her
that
no
agreement
shall
bee
made
,
but
what
shall
bee
approved
by
her
,
and
that
all
Laws
made
against
Popery
shall
bee
repealed
;
and
yet
when
Letters
came
from
Oxford
to
the
Parliament
touching
a
Treaty
,
and
in
the
Propositions
for
Peace
,
there
were
verball
expressions
that
Laws
should
bee
made
against
Popery
.
Secondly
,
2.
hee
acquainted
the
Queen
,
that
hee
intended
to
make
a
firm
peace
with
his
good
Subjects
(
the
Irish
Rebels
)
and
that
severall
Acts
called
Paynings-Law
,
made
in
behalf
of
the
Protestants
of
that
Kingdom
should
bee
repealed
;
But
in
lieu
thereof
40000
Irish
were
expected
to
help
on
the
Warres
in
England
,
for
hee
must
wage
Warre
(
hee
said
)
till
this
Perpetuall
Parliament
(
as
hee
termed
it
)
were
dissolved
,
for
,
otherwise
,
he
could
never
Order
things
to
His
or
Her
content
.
Thirdly
,
3.
in
another
Letter
,
the
Queen
chid
the
King
,
in
that
hee
did
(
in
the
Treaty
at
Vxbridge
)
acknowledge
the
Lords
and
Commons
assembled
at
Westminster
,
to
bee
a
Parliament
;
which
is
answered
in
other
Letters
,
then
taken
,
that
hee
did
not
positively
acknowledge
it
a
Parliament
,
it
being
otherwise
to
bee
construed
,
though
they
were
so
simple
not
to
finde
it
out
.
And
that
it
was
entred
upon
Record
among
the
Acts
of
the
Kings
Councell
,
that
it
was
not
done
out
of
any
intent
to
have
Posterity
to
think
that
hee
did
truely
acknowledge
it
a
Parliament
.
In
other
Letters
hee
also
writes
,
That
,
His
long
Parliament
would
in
a
short
time
hee
dissolved
.
In
others
,
That
,
if
forces
could
bee
sent
to
the
King
out
of
forain
Kingdomes
,
hee
would
cause
all
the
Acts
of
Parliament
against
Papists
,
to
bee
repealed
.
Fourthly
,
4.
the
King
found
fault
(
in
other
Letters
)
that
hee
could
not
prevail
with
his
Juncto
at
Oxford
(
which
hee
called
his
Mongrell
Parliament
)
to
passe
a
Vote
against
the
Lords
and
Commons
at
Westminster
,
(
which
hee
called
his
perpetuall
Parliament
)
that
they
are
not
a
lawfull
Parliament
,
saying
,
Some
of
them
were
so
over-witty
,
some
stark
,
fooles
,
and
others
so
phantasticall
,
that
hee
cannot
make
them
due
any
things
to
his
content
.
The
Queen
also
,
in
one
Letter
,
desired
the
King
to
give
Jermin
thanks
for
his
care
of
her
,
and
for
his
good
service
there
;
And
the
King
promised
not
to
goe
a
jot
from
the
little
paper
shee
sent
him
.
Many
other
such
like
notable
passages
were
in
those
Letters
,
but
I
leave
the
Reader
for
fuller
satisfaction
therein
to
the
Parliaments
Declaration
,
The
Cabinet
of
Letters
publikely
read
in
Guild
Hall
in
London
,
&
afterward
printed
&
published
with
Annotations
.
and
the
Letters
themselves
,
which
,
shortly
after
,
were
printed
and
published
by
Order
of
Parliament
,
with
excellent
annotations
upon
them
,
after
they
had
first
been
publickly
read
in
a
Common
Hall
,
in
the
Guild-Hall
,
in
London
,
by
a
Committee
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
met
there
for
that
very
purpose
,
the
Lord
Major
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common
Councell
of
the
City
of
London
,
together
with
a
mighty
confluence
of
Citizens
of
all
sorts
and
ranks
,
being
assembled
thither
,
at
the
reading
of
the
Letters
and
Annotations
upon
then
,
who
by
their
shouts
and
exhibilations
declared
their
marveilous
dislike
and
disapprobations
of
the
Kings
and
Queens
evill
expressions
in
them
;
and
on
the
contrary
,
their
high
approbation
of
the
Parliaments
proceedings
,
by
their
unanimous
acclamations
upon
the
observations
made
on
the
said
Letters
by
the
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
)
to
the
amazement
,
of
the
(
then
)
present
hearers
,
and
the
future
wonder
and
astonishment
of
Posterity
,
either
Malignants
or
others
;
But
to
goe
on
.
About
the
28
of
this
instant
June
,
Stckesey
Castle
&
Caus-Castle
taken
by
the
Committee
of
Shrewsburies
forces
,
and
a
brave
Victory
obtained
by
them
,
besides
.
wee
had
certain
intelligence
by
particular
Letters
out
of
Shropshire
,
of
divers
brave
services
performed
by
the
valiant
and
active
forces
of
Shrewsbury
Garrison
,
commanded
by
the
Committee
,
there
,
namely
of
the
taking
in
of
Stoksey
and
Caus-Castles
,
places
of
great
strength
and
importance
in
those
parts
;
The
substance
of
which
Letters
,
and
true
relation
of
which
said
Victories
,
I
have
heer
for
brevities
sake
,
faithfully
set
down
,
for
the
Readers
full
content
and
satisfaction
,
which
were
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
THere
was
drawn
out
of
this
Garrison
by
order
from
the
Committee
,
500
foot
,
and
300
horse
,
viz.
part
of
Colonell
Mackworths
Regiment
,
and
part
of
Colonell
Lloyds
Regiment
,
both
of
them
march●d
along
in
the
service
,
our
forces
marched
within
five
miles
of
Ludlow
;
the
design
being
to
reduce
that
part
of
this
County
,
and
to
secure
it
,
by
placing
some
Garrisons
there
,
to
block
up
Ludlow
;
with
a
party
of
horse
they
viewed
Howgate
and
Braincroft
Castles
,
both
of
which
the
Enemy
had
much
demolished
,
notwithstanding
they
placed
the
Lord
Calvine
in
Braincroft
Castle
,
and
fell
to
repaire
and
fortifie
it
,
in
the
interim
,
they
sent
Leivtenant
Colonell
Riveling
to
view
Stokesey
Castle
,
a
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
;
the
place
was
conceived
considerable
,
therefore
the
next
morning
wee
drew
up
to
it
,
and
summoned
it
,
but
the
Governour
Captain
Dauret
,
refused
;
thereupon
wee
prepared
for
a
storm
,
being
ready
to
fall
on
,
gave
a
second
summons
,
which
was
hearkned
unto
,
a
parley
admitted
,
and
the
Castle
delivered
up
,
and
is
now
Garrisoned
by
us
:
One
of
these
Castles
commands
all
Cordale
,
a
rich
and
fertill
part
of
the
County
;
the
other
secures
all
Stretonsdale
,
so
that
Ludlow
is
blockt
up
on
this
side
,
and
hath
only
Hereford
to
range
in
,
continuing
in
these
parts
,
for
the
securing
these
Garrisons
,
Sir
Mich.
Woodhouse
,
Governour
of
Ludlow
,
one
that
came
out
of
Ireland
,
procures
all
the
Kings
Garrisons
for
above
20
miles
compasse
,
to
draw
out
for
his
releif
;
Colon.
Lunsford
from
Monmouth
;
Colonell
Sands
from
Worcester
;
Colonell
Skudamore
from
Hereford
;
Sir
Mich.
Woodhouse
from
Ludlow
;
forces
from
Hartlebury
,
and
other
Garrisons
,
all
which
made
a
body
of
about
2000
horse
and
foot
,
which
marched
up
neer
Braincroft
Castle
,
wee
being
too
weak
to
encounter
with
them
,
marched
to
Wistenstow
,
within
a
mile
of
Stook
,
the
better
to
inforce
our selves
from
Shrewsbury
and
Montgomery
,
whither
wee
sent
for
forces
,
but
came
not
in
time
enough
;
the
Enemies
,
contrary
to
our
expectation
,
judging
Stook
of
more
consequence
,
made
haste
thither
,
to
besiege
it
,
of
whose
approach
,
the
Colonells
having
intelligence
,
with
advice
of
the
field-Officers
,
drew
our
,
resolving
to
fight
,
our
horse
made
what
haste
they
could
to
come
in
,
Captain
Fouks
troop
,
to
which
were
joyned
some
Reformadoes
,
fell
upon
a
body
of
the
Enemies
horse
,
being
200.
and
routed
them
,
the
foot
marched
on
with
gallant
resolution
,
beat
up
all
their
ambuscadoes
in
the
hedges
for
a
mile
together
,
untill
they
came
to
the
main
body
,
which
after
an
houres
fight
,
wee
routed
and
dispersed
.
In
this
businesse
Leivtenant
Colonell
Rinking
deserves
much
honour
,
in
which
he
shewed
as
much
valour
as
a
man
could
do
,
and
also
the
other
Colonels
did
very
gallantly
;
we
slew
neer
100
on
the
place
,
took
above
300
common
Souldiers
,
about
60
Officers
and
Gentleman
,
all
their
Ordnance
,
bag
and
baggage
,
4
barrels
of
powder
,
a
good
quantity
of
match
and
bullets
,
100
horse
,
some
Gentlemen
of
quality
were
slain
;
there
being
most
of
the
Gallantry
of
Herefordshire
.
Sir
William
Crofts
slain
.
In
the
action
Sir
William
Crofts
the
best
head-peice
,
and
activest
man
in
that
County
was
slain
on
the
place
,
the
Governour
of
Ludlow
and
Monmouth
hardly
escaped
,
Sir
Mich.
Woodhouse
his
horse
being
taken
.
The
glory
of
this
great
action
belongs
onely
to
God
,
who
was
pleased
to
make
weak
means
instrumentall
all
to
doe
so
great
a
work
:
Major
Fenwick
who
behaved
himself
gallantly
is
wounded
,
but
wee
hope
not
mortally
.
There
were
taken
in
this
fight
:
-
Colonell
James
Boughton
-
Capt.
Walter
Neale
-
Capt.
George
Wright
-
Capt.
Tho.
Stait
.
-
Capt.
Leivten
.
Joseph
Singe
-
2
Cornets
-
3
Ensignes
-
2
Leivtenants
-
3
Sergeants
-
9
Quartermasters
-
7
Corporalls
-
5
Waggoners
-
3
Montrosses
.
-
Gerrard
Steel
,
Physician
.
-
Richard
Richardson
,
Chirurgeon
,
And
many
Gentlemen
.
After
this
fight
wee
returned
to
Salop
,
and
marched
out
on
the
14
of
June
early
,
with
13
Colours
of
foot
,
and
5
Troopes
of
Horse
,
towards
Bridgenorth
:
On
the
16
day
there
was
sent
hither
26
prisoners
,
most
of
them
Officers
,
taken
,
as
I
understand
,
comming
towards
Bridgenorth
,
amongst
these
prisoners
there
were
foure
Parsons
,
Viz.
Parson
Avacham
,
and
Parson
Ambler
,
these
two
have
been
wicked
Incendiaries
,
the
other
two
I
knew
not
:
this
feat
being
done
,
our
forces
faced
about
,
and
before
any
of
us
knew
of
it
,
were
set
down
before
Ca●s-Castle
,
within
7
miles
of
this
town
,
which
is
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
;
wee
are
close
up
to
the
walls
already
,
if
wee
bee
not
disturbed
by
a
greater
strength
,
I
hope
wee
shall
carry
it
;
all
the
Gentlemen
of
the
Committee
but
one
,
are
in
this
service
,
and
very
active
.
By
Letters
from
Shropshire
,
of
the
23
of
June
,
wee
were
certified
,
that
the
strong
Castle
of
Cause
,
after
7
dayes
siege
,
was
taken
by
the
forces
of
Shropshire
,
the
Officers
and
Souldiers
marched
out
with
their
single
armes
,
without
any
baggage
,
all
the
Horse
are
delivered
up
to
the
Committees
,
for
the
service
of
the
publick
.
It
is
a
place
of
great
concernment
,
and
stands
upon
a
Rock
not
Mineable
,
by
this
the
Country
is
cleared
on
that
side
Severne
,
to
Ludlow
,
and
quite
up
to
Montgomery
,
the
County
is
in
a
good
condition
,
and
will
bee
very
speedily
put
into
a
brave
posture
.
The
Forces
,
(
as
one
of
credit
reports
,
that
came
thence
since
the
taking
of
Cause
)
are
now
before
Shrawdon
Castle
.
Much
also
about
the
foresaid
time
,
wee
received
certain
information
by
Letters
out
of
▪
Cheshire
,
that
valiant
Colonell
Venables
,
Governour
of
Tarvin
,
having
intelligence
that
a
party
of
Chester
forces
were
going
forth
to
the
releif
of
Caus-Castle
,
in
the
ti●e
when
it
was
besieged
as
aforesaid
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
by
valiant
Colonell
Venables
in
Cheshire
.
this
vigilant
Colonell
,
I
say
,
in
the
night
time
,
drew
forth
a
party
out
of
his
Garrison
,
went
over
the
River
of
Dee
,
on
the
Welsh-side
,
where
hee
met
with
that
party
of
the
Kings
,
fell
bravely
upon
them
,
who
being
thus
suddenly
and
unexpectedly
assaulted
,
were
soon
put
to
the
Rout
,
wher
hee
took
Sir
John
Powell
,
a
Commissioner
for
the
Kings
Array
,
and
who
had
formerly
been
High
Sheriffe
of
the
County
of
Chester
,
together
with
40
more
prisoners
,
whereof
some
were
Officers
,
and
about
an
100
horse
,
and
good
store
of
Armes
;
and
thus
also
prevented
that
designe
of
the
Enemies
.
And
about
the
latter
end
of
this
instant
Ju●e
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
out
of
the
West
,
Heywo●th
in
Wilts
taken
by
the
forces
of
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
of
the
taking
of
Heyworth
in
Wiltshire
by
the
forces
of
our
most
renowned
Generall
▪
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
in
his
way
more
Westward
;
which
was
thus
performed
.
When
the
Enemy
heard
that
our
forces
drew
neer-unto
them
,
a
party
of
them
fled
into
the
Church
;
but
afterward
their
Commander
in
cheif
,
drew
them
out
of
the
Church
to
guard
the
Bridge
,
at
one
end
of
the
Town
,
which
,
for
a
while
,
they
pretty
valiantly
maintained
,
but
were
soon-forced
to
forsake
it
,
Sir
Thomas
Nott
slain
.
with
the
losse
of
Colonell
Sir
Thomas
Nott
,
and
divers
others
,
who
were
slain
in
the
place
on
the
Enemies
part
;
where
,
also
,
wee
took
an
100
Armes
,
and
other
Ammunition
,
together
with
60
prisoners
.
And
heer
,
good
Reader
,
let
mee
again
desire
thee
to
stay
a
while
(
and
that
mo●●
justly
)
in
great
and
gratefull
admiration
and
contemplation
of
the
most
remarkable
and
precious
providence
of
our
good
God
,
A
sweet
and
summary
recital
of
all
the
excellent
Parliamentary
mercies
of
this
Moneth
.
and
his
most
mighty
and
mercifull
protection
and
preservation
of
his
maiveilously
maligned
Church
,
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
which
,
most
like
Moses
his
Burning-Bush
,
hath
this
Moneth
also
in
a
most
high
measure
been
preserved
with
no
lesse
than
Coelestiall
assistance
in
the
midst
of
so
many
fierce
and
furious
●lames
of
regall
Malignity
▪
The
Burning-Bush
flourishing
in
flames
.
not
onely
from
being
even
quite
extinct
and
consumed
;
but
even
mirac●lously
made
to
prosper
and
flourish
in
flames
,
maugre
all
the
might
and
machinations
of
its
proudest
and
most
politick
pressing
and
oppressing
Enemies
,
as
is
most
eminently
and
evidently
to
bee
seen
and
acknowledged
.
First
,
1.
in
that
affectionate
and
feeling
.
Petition
of
the
Citizens
of
London
to
the
Parliament
,
touching
the
then
present
sad
and
low
condition
of
the
whole
Kingdom
;
Together
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemies
neer
Chester
,
by
valiant
Leivtenant
Colonell
Venables
:
And
that
of
renowned
Rossiter
at
H●ugh●m-House
.
Especially
,
2.
in
that
most
famous
,
glorious
and
ever
to
bee
recorded
Victory
,
most
worthy
to
bee
deeply
ingraven
in
never
to
bee
obliterated
Characters
,
of
most
gratefull
and
gracious
hearts
,
far
more
precious
and
pleasing
to
God
than
richest
and
costliest
Capitall-Letters
of
Gold
,
I
mean
,
that
most
memorable
Victory
at
Naseby
in
Northamptonshire
,
given
by
our
good
God
to
his
va●iant
and
virtuous
,
his
gallant
and
godly
servant
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
the
Parliaments
most
renowned
Generall
.
3.
In
the
excellent
successes
of
the
Parliaments
forces
against
their
Enemies
in
Shropshire
;
And
the
sacred
and
solemn
celebration
of
a
Day
of
Thanksgiving
to
our
all-good-giving
God
,
for
that
foresaid
great
Victory
in
speciall
;
And
the
Parliaments
honourable
gratitude
to
Gods
Instruments
therein
;
4.
A
rare
and
right
way
to
beget
more
blessings
.
In
the
most
happy
regaining
of
Leicester
out
of
the
Harpeian-hands
of
Enemies
;
And
the
triumphant
conduction
of
the
Naseby
Prisoners
to
London
,
there
to
bee
kept
in
custody
;
yet
used
there
with
Christian
mercy
and
clemency
.
5.
In
our
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotlands
neerer
advance
unto
us
,
to
help
the
Lord
against
the
Mighty
;
Together
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
our
Enemies
by
the
Garrison
of
Wareham
in
the
W●st
;
And
valiant
▪
Colonell
Joneses
also
against
our
adversaries
in
Cheshire
.
6.
In
the
Lords
admirable
good
providence
in
bringing
to
light
and
publike
knowledge
the
Kings
and
Queenes
most
ungodly
designes
for
the
ruinating
of
all
their
3
late
most
flourishing
Kingdomes
,
by
the
happy
apprehension
of
the
Kings
Cabinet
of
Letters
;
Together
with
the
continued
good
successe
of
our
forces
in
S●ropshire
;
in
the
taking
of
Stokesey
Castle
,
Caus-Castle
,
and
Heighworth
in
Wiltshire
.
In
the
most
serious
and
sanctmonious
rumination
,
A
succinct
return
of
gratitude
to
God
for
all
the
great
Parliamentary
mercies
of
this
Moneth
.
and
recogitation
of
all
which
most
rich
and
rare
Parliamentary
Mercies
and
Victories
,
most
sweet
and
singular
passages
and
fair
footsteps
of
divine
providence
and
preservation
,
O
how
should
our
hearts
b●e
r●nzed
and
raised
up
to
an
exceeding
high
pitch
of
praise
and
incessant
and
redundant
gratitude
to
our
so
good
,
so
great
,
so
gracious
God
,
who
hath
so
gloriously
,
and
so
graciously
wrought
all
these
great
things
for
us
,
especially
that
most
famous
and
glorious
,
and
never
sufficiently
to
bee
admired
mercy
in
Nasebies
admirable
and
most
advantageous
Victory
;
Concerning
which
,
O
how
can
England
,
greatly
beloved
England
(
though
most
ungratefull
and
sinfull
England
)
but
in
infinitely
bound
and
unbounded-exultation
and
admiration
,
confesse
and
say
with
the
Holy
Prophet
,
Isai
.
42.
13.
that
,
The
Lord
went
forth
(
in
this
famous
fight
)
as
a
mighty
man
,
stirring
up
jealousie
and
wrath
,
as
a
man
of
Warre
,
and
mightily
prevailing
against
his
enemies
.
By
whom
,
Chap.
29.
20.
the
terrible
one
is
brought
to
nought
,
the
scorners
are
consumed
,
and
all
that
maliciously
watched
for
iniquity
,
and
blood
,
are
righteously
cut
off
.
And
therefore
,
I
say
,
O
how
justly
may
wee
heer
take
up
that
of
the
pious
Prophet
David
,
and
with
him
most
cordially
sing
and
say
,
If
it
had
not
been
the
Lord
who
was
on
our
side
,
now
may
England
say
;
if
it
had
not
been
the
Lord
who
was
on
our
side
,
Psal.
124.
1
,
2
,
3
4
,
5
,
&c.
when
men
rose
up
against
us
,
They
had
swallowed
us
up
quick
,
when
their
rage
and
wrath
was
kindled
against
us
.
Then
the
waters
had
overwhelmed
us
;
Yea
,
the
proud
waves
had
gone
over
our
Soules
.
But
,
blessed
,
O
,
for
ever
blessed
bee
the
Lord
,
who
hath
not
given
us
(
as
justly
for
our
sins
hee
might
)
a
prey
to
their
mouthes
.
For
our
Soule
is
escaped
as
a
bird
out
of
the
snare
;
and
all
our
help
stands
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
;
Hallelujah
,
therefore
,
Hallelujah
,
praised
and
ever
blessed
and
glorified
bee
the
name
of
the
Lord
.
July
.
1645.
ANd
now
to
proceed
in
our
farther
progresse
to
the
continued
contemplation
of
this
admirable
still
continued
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
Vnconsumed
,
and
,
therein
,
of
the
rich
and
rare
mercies
of
our
ever
blessed
and
bountifull
God
,
the
unexhaustible
fountain
of
all
goodnesse
to
us
his
English
Israel
:
And
first
,
I
shall
acquaint
the
Reader
,
that
whiles
our
most
miserably
seduced
King
,
was
fleeting
from
place
to
place
between
Bristoll
and
the
Forrest
of
Dean
,
&c.
and
(
taking
fierce
and
furious
illegall
courses
to
recruite
his
mangled
Army
,
even
almost
quite
broken
in
peices
at
Nasebies
famous
fight
)
among
the
poore
and
perplexed
inhabitants
of
Herefordshire
,
Worcester
,
and
such
parts
of
Gloucestershire
,
as
hee
had
any
power
in
to
strengthen
and
revive
his
now
gasping
,
A
day
of
humiliation
appointed
by
Order
of
Parliament
,
&
kept
by
the
Assembly
of
Divines
in
several
Churches
in
London
,
to
seek
a
blessing
on
our
forces
in
the
West
.
and
neer
expiring
desperate
designes
in
the
West
,
with
Goring
and
Greenvill
,
devillish
Dives
,
and
the
rest
.
In
this
interim
,
I
say
,
our
most
pious
and
prudent
Parliament
had
Ordered
,
by
a
speciall
Ordinance
from
the
House
of
Commons
,
that
the
Assembly
of
Divines
at
Westminster
should
upon
Tuesday
the
first
of
this
instant
July
,
seek
the
Lord
our
God
for
his
continued
ayd
and
assistance
in
blessing
the
proceedings
of
our
forces
(
then
also
gathering
into
the
West
)
in
a
set
day
of
Humiliation
,
in
the
City
of
London
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
by
divers
of
the
most
eminent
Members
of
the
said
Assembly
,
who
all
that
day
did
Preach
and
Pray
,
in
these
following
places
,
Viz.
In
the
Abbey
at
Westminster
,
in
Christ-Church
in
London
;
Black-Fryers
,
Dunstans
West
,
Dunstans
East
,
Michael
Cornhill
,
Olaves
Southwark
,
Algate
,
and
Aldermanbury
.
A
Jove
o●ne
principium
.
And
are
not
those
works
like
to
prosper
indeed
,
which
are
begun
in
the
Lord
?
Yes
certainly
,
as
now
wee
shall
yet
farther
illustrate
,
and
set
forth
in
their
subsequent
and
most
proper
places
.
And
much
about
the
very
same
time
,
there
being
a
strong
suspition
of
dangerous
persons
,
to
lurk
and
lye
hid
and
harboured
in
a
house
in
Long-Acres
,
neer
Covent
Garden
,
which
had
been
the
House
of
one
Mr.
Catesby
,
where
once
the
Popes
Nuncio
lay
,
and
was
entertained
;
this
House
,
I
say
,
being
suspected
,
was
suddenly
searched
by
authority
thereunto
given
,
and
there
they
found
and
apprehended
at
least
29
or
30
Carts
load
of
Papists
and
pernicious
Malignants
goods
to
a
great
value
,
At
least
29
or
30
Carts
load
of
Popish
goods
apprehended
in
a
house
in
Long-Acre
,
neer
Covent
.
Garden
.
being
very
much
thereof
rich
goods
indeed
,
which
was
all
taken
away
and
carryed
to
Haberdashers-Hall
,
or
to
Cambden-House
.
There
was
among
them
also
very
much
Popish
apish
trumpery
,
as
Crucifixes
,
Images
,
and
many
Popish
Books
,
which
were
laid
up
and
kept
till
a
due
time
to
bee
reduced
into
ashes
by
the
fire
,
the
best
use
that
could
bee
made
of
such
Romane
Babylonish
babyish
fooleries
;
and
the
rest
of
the
goods
to
bee
sold
to
the
best
advantage
,
and
the
money
to
bee
disposed
of
by
Order
of
Parliament
,
for
the
use
and
supply
of
the
Parliaments
Garrisons
and
forces
in
the
West
.
About
the
4
of
this
instant
,
Our
Brethren
of
Scotlands
excellent
Remonstrance
presented
to
the
King
.
our
most
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
published
a
most
pious
and
modest
Remonstrance
,
which
they
had
lately
before
sent
and
(
for
certain
)
had
presented
to
the
King
himself
;
wherein
they
shewed
themselves
full
of
godly
zeale
and
fidelity
to
God
,
the
King
and
Parliament
of
England
,
which
being
singularly
worthy
of
speciall
notice
,
but
too
large
to
bee
heer
inserted
at
full
,
as
it
was
delivered
,
I
shall
heer
,
only
,
for
brevities
sake
,
give
the
godly
Reader
some
of
the
most
memorable
passages
or
heads
thereof
,
The
Heads
of
▪
it
.
which
were
to
this
effect
.
First
,
1.
that
his
Majesty
would
bee
pleased
to
call
to
minde
their
oft
neglected
addresses
to
him
heretofore
,
and
after
their
prayers
to
God
for
him
,
and
his
Posterity
,
they
certified
,
how
unfaithfull
they
should
bee
to
God
and
his
Majesty
,
if
they
should
conceal
the
present
danger
wherein
hee
is
,
a
danger
infinitely
greater
than
the
displeasure
of
his
people
.
They
therefore
in
the
humility
and
greif
of
their
Soules
did
prostrate
themselves
before
his
Throne
,
and
in
the
name
of
our
Lord
and
Master
,
Jesus
Christ
;
〈◊〉
bold
to
warne
him
that
the
guilt
which
cleaveth
so
fast
to
his
Throne
,
and
his
Soule
,
is
such
,
as
if
not
timely
repented
will
involve
him
and
his
Posterity
under
the
wrath
of
the
ever-living
God
.
Next
,
2.
they
freely
proceeded
to
acquaint
his
Majesty
what
were
the
occasions
of
his
great
and
growing
danger
,
in
which
,
if
they
should
bee
silent
,
their
conscience
would
condemn
them
,
and
the
stones
themselves
would
finde
expressions
.
As
first
,
for
his
being
guilty
of
the
shedding
of
the
blood
of
many
thousands
of
his
best
Subjects
.
Secondly
,
for
permitting
the
Masse
,
and
other
Idolatry
,
both
in
his
Family
and
Dominions
.
Thirdly
,
for
his
authorizing
the
book
of
Sports
,
and
by
consequence
the
profanation
of
the
Lords
Day
.
Fourthly
,
for
his
not
punishing
of
publike
scandalls
in
and
about
his
●ourt
.
Fifthly
,
for
the
shutting
of
his
ears
from
the
humble
and
just
desires
of
his
faithfull
Subjects
.
Sixtly
,
for
his
complying
too
much
with
the
Popish
party
many
wayes
,
and
namely
by
concluding
the
Cessation
of
Armes
in
Ireland
,
and
imbracing
the
Counsells
of
those
who
have
not
set
God
,
nor
his
good
before
their
eyes
.
Seventhly
,
for
resisting
,
and
by
Armes
opposing
this
Cause
,
which
so
much
concernes
the
glory
of
God
,
his
own
honour
and
happinesse
,
and
the
peace
and
safety
of
his
Kingdomes
.
Eightly
,
for
some
other
private
causes
of
which
his
Majesty
is
conscious
to
himself
.
It
being
not
the
desire
of
these
grave
and
reverend
men
to
have
mentioned
any
particulars
,
if
that
they
had
not
already
been
publike
and
known
:
For
all
these
,
and
for
every
one
of
them
they
implore
his
Majesty
to
fall
down
at
the
footstoole
of
the
King
of
Glory
,
to
acknowledge
his
offences
,
to
make
haste
to
repentance
,
and
to
labor
for
peace
with
God
through
Jesus
Christ
,
that
the
Son
of
God
may
reign
over
him
and
his
Kingdomes
in
his
pure
Ordinances
,
and
the
Government
of
the
Church
.
Moreover
,
they
desire
his
Majesty
to
take
notice
that
they
are
not
staggering
or
faint
hearted
,
through
diffidence
of
the
successe
of
their
Cause
,
and
the
Covenant
of
the
three
Kingdomes
,
unto
which
as
God
hath
already
given
many
testimonies
of
his
favour
and
blessing
,
so
it
shall
bee
their
unshaken
confidence
that
this
is
the
work
and
Cause
of
God
,
which
shall
gloriously
prevaile
against
all
opposition
,
and
from
which
with
the
assistance
of
the
Grace
of
God
they
shall
never
suffer
themselves
to
bee
divided
or
withdrawn
,
but
shall
zealously
and
constantly
in
their
severall
Vocations
endevour
with
their
Estates
and
Lives
to
pursue
and
advance
the
same
.
This
Remonstrance
being
so
full
of
piety
to
God
,
and
allegiance
to
the
King
,
is
able
(
some
would
think
)
to
beget
a
better
opinion
in
the
stubbornest
Malignants
,
concerning
the
proceedings
of
our
Brethren
the
Scots
,
and
either
to
perswade
,
or
convince
them
to
a
better
understanding
of
them
.
The
Lord
Digby
hath
returned
answer
that
his
Majesty
will
take
it
into
consideration
,
who
knows
but
that
God
may
so
move
his
Royall
heart
that
the
Letters
of
this
paper
may
bee
more
effectuall
than
an
Army
of
men
in
the
field
,
and
bee
a
happy
means
to
reduce
the
King
to
his
Parliament
?
But
notwithstanding
all
this
,
hee
still
goes
on
in
a
most
hardned
condition
,
like
a
most
miserable
Prince
.
For
,
as
wee
well
knew
,
in
the
mean
while
,
hee
was
making
what
possible
speed
hee
could
to
recover
new
strength
.
His
Warrants
are
issued
forth
for
supplies
of
men
,
whiles
the
miserable
and
desolate
Countrey
,
that
a
long
time
hath
suffered
under
the
calamity
of
warre
,
can
lend
him
but
little
assistance
either
for
men
or
money
:
Wee
heard
that
a
great
part
of
his
Horsemen
were
wounded
in
Naseby
fight
,
and
that
hee
lately
made
a
halt
and
stayed
the
longer
in
Wales
to
understand
the
inclinations
of
the
people
:
Indeed
his
Army
might
well
halt
,
when
that
so
many
of
his
men
were
wounded
,
and
our
swords
have
not
so
deeply
wounded
his
men
,
as
hee
hath
wounded
his
own
honour
by
calling
over
the
Irish
to
assist
him
.
They
say
that
there
are
a
Legion
or
Brigade
of
Irish
consisting
of
about
4000.
who
are
newly
landed
to
assist
him
.
I
suspect
the
truth
thereof
,
and
have
reason
to
bee
doubtfull
of
it
,
because
I
finde
that
our
greatest
Intelligencers
cannot
agree
amongst
themselves
,
and
doe
much
vary
in
what
place
they
are
landed
.
It
is
very
likely
that
many
are
come
over
,
but
not
so
many
as
are
commonly
reported
.
And
are
the
barbarous
and
prodigious
Acts
of
the
Irish
in
their
own
Kingdom
such
pleasing
cruelties
,
that
they
must
bee
sent
for
into
England
,
to
act
them
over
again
heer
?
Must
the
West
,
which
suffered
the
last
yeer
under
the
horrid
lust
and
fury
of
the
French
,
bee
now
the
Stage
where
the
Irish
shall
act
their
Tragedies
.
Rouze
up
thy self
thou
desolate
and
much
afflicted
West
,
thou
hast
now
the
meanes
to
shake
off
the
yoak
of
thy
Subjection
,
if
thou
art
so
happy
as
to
apprehend
the
meanes
of
thy
deliverance
.
But
to
goe
on
.
About
the
6
of
this
instant
July
,
whiles
the
poore
King
was
thus
fruitlesly
strugling
(
Per
fas
&
nefas
)
to
recruite
his
foresaid
broken
Army
;
The
Garrison
of
Dudley
castle
shrewdly
put
to
it
,
and
●orely
defeated
by
our
forces
,
and
our
brethren
of
Scotland
.
our
most
noble
and
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
was
now
in
the
West
,
endevouring
with
all
fidelity
and
magnanimity
of
spirit
,
to
purchase
(
by
Gods
assistance
)
Liberty
to
those
long
distressed
parts
of
the
Kingdom
,
and
just
honour
to
himself
;
and
,
as
credible
information
affirmed
,
had
sent
a
choyce
body
of
horse
to
Gloucester
,
to
observe
the
motion
of
the
Kings
Army
,
and
to
attend
the
landing
of
his
forces
on
this
side
the
River
Severn
,
which
hee
could
not
doe
without
apparent
danger
.
In
which
interim
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
that
the
Kings
Garrison
of
Dudley
Castle
was
shrewdly
put
to
it
:
For
,
as
they
were
abroad
plundering
the
Country
therabout
,
Captain
Hunt
sell
upon
a
party
of
them
,
and
having
slain
some
,
hee
took
many
horse
from
them
,
and
divers
prisoners
whom
hee
carried
with
him
to
Warwick
.
Since
which
also
(
as
wee
were
credibly
informed
)
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
lighted
on
another
party
of
them
,
and
after
a
brave
conflict
with
them
,
wherein
divers
of
the
Enemies
were
slain
on
the
place
,
they
made
them
lesse
in
number
by
at
least
80
horse
than
they
were
before
.
And
shortly
after
this
wee
were
,
for
certain
,
certified
,
that
the
Governour
of
Stafford
,
came
up
with
a
party
of
horse
,
and
gave
an
alarm
to
the
Castle
it self
;
Dudley
castle
faced
&
outfaced
by
the
Governor
of
Stafford
.
Whereupon
the
Enemy
not
enduring
the
affront
,
drew
forth
into
the
field
,
thinking
,
indeed
,
our
party
not
to
bee
so
strong
as
afterward
they
found
it
;
and
to
increase
this
their
apprehension
and
conceit
therein
,
Colonell
Ashburst
politickly
retreated
,
on
purpose
to
draw
them
from
their
place
of
refuge
,
and
to
gaine
more
miles
to
follow
the
pursuite
;
which
by
Gods
mercy
they
resolutely
intended
.
Now
the
Enemy
(
thinking
all
their
own
)
came
on
as
farre
as
Wolverhampton
after
him
,
where
the
brave
Colonell
facing
about
and
giving
them
a
violent
charge
,
brake
quite
through
them
,
and
charging
them
again
,
hee
absolutely
routed
them
,
and
took
many
prisoners
,
among
whom
were
2
Captains
,
3
Leivtenants
and
other
Officers
,
about
60
horse
,
and
much
Armes
,
all
which
hee
brought
safely
into
Stafford
.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
,
wee
had
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
from
that
much
honoured
Patriot
Sir
William
Armyne
,
and
Mr.
Carlile
surrendred
to
our
brethren
the
Scots
.
Henry
Darley
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Commissioners
of
the
North
,
that
the
Town
of
Carlile
,
which
had
divers
weeks
been
besieged
by
a
party
of
the
Scottish
Army
,
under
the
Command
of
the
noble
Earl
of
Callender
,
was
now
surrendred
to
our
said
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
upon
Articles
of
agreement
;
viz.
in
breif
,
that
Sir
Thomas
Glemham
,
then
Governour
thereof
,
and
his
Souldiers
should
march
with
their
Armes
to
Newark
,
&c.
But
that
they
left
behinde
them
in
the
Town
,
great
store
of
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
20
peices
of
Ordnance
,
and
much
other
good
provision
.
About
the
8
instant
wee
were
certainly
informed
,
that
shortly
after
the
good
successe
of
our
Shrewsbury
forces
,
in
the
taking
of
Caus-Castle
,
Shrawarden-Castle
in
Shrop●shire
surrendred
to
Colon.
Macworth
.
forementioned
,
valiant
Colonell
Mackworth
marched
to
Shrawarden-Castle
,
where
,
after
summons
and
some
shot
sent
forth
,
a
parley
was
offered
and
accepted
,
and
the
said
Castle
on
conditions
surrendred
to
him
,
wherein
they
found
some
competent
store
of
Armes
,
one
Drake
,
and
much
other
good
provision
,
and
the
Enemy
therein
being
about
300
in
number
were
sent
away
to
Ludlow
,
as
they
desired
,
and
our
forces
presently
after
this
,
with
valiant
Colonell
Mackworth
marched
to
Higharchall
Castle
.
And
about
the
10
of
this
instant
July
,
Our
most
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
and
noble
Major
Generall
Massie
met
neer
Taunton
.
wee
had
certain
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
the
Right
honourable
and
most
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
and
ever
to
bee
honoured
Major
Generall
Massey
,
being
happily
conjoyned
with
their
forces
into
one
body
at
Branford
,
they
now
marched
forward
to
Taunton
,
and
understanding
by
their
Scouts
in
what
posture
the
Enemy
was
;
now
a
third
time
sate
down
about
that
notable
eye-sore
of
theirs
,
terribly
maligned
Taunton
,
they
advanced
toward
them
;
But
Goring
hearing
of
Sir
Thomas
his
approach
,
drew
off
to
Chard
,
and
not
daring
to
fight
drew
off
all
his
Army
from
before
Taunton
,
Taunton
most
happily
releived
a
third
time
.
and
marched
quite
away
from
them
,
whereby
that
brave
Town
and
the
thousands
of
most
precious
Soules
therein
,
were
now
a
third
time
(
blessed
bee
the
Lord
)
clearly
set
at
Liberty
from
farther
fear
and
danger
of
those
their
base
and
barbarous
blood-thirsty
Enemies
,
who
like
devouring
Locusts
had
lyen
long
lurking
about
their
parts
and
quarters
,
in
greedy
gaping
hope
every
day
to
have
eaten
them
up
:
But
,
who
being
thus
happily
driven
away
,
the
Country
round
about
came
in
unto
them
most
joyfully
,
with
all
kinde
of
provisions
in
abundance
,
Great
plenty
of
provision
and
a
full
Market
already
at
Taunton
.
whereby
they
had
presently
a
most
plentifull
Market
kept
among
them
.
The
preservation
of
this
Town
,
was
,
indeed
,
of
very
great
concernment
and
most
worthily
to
bee
accounted
no
lesse
than
a
marveilous
mercy
from
heaven
,
and
therefore
to
give
the
Lord
our
God
all
due
honour
and
praise
for
the
same
;
And
withall
wee
may
not
neglect
his
instruments
therein
,
but
in
the
next
place
highly
praise
and
prize
their
love
and
labours
,
especially
heer
also
to
make
particular
mention
of
the
ever
to
bee
honoured
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
who
after
so
much
hardship
in
Marches
,
Siege
,
and
Battail
,
The
breif
,
but
deserved
honour
of
our
renowned
Generall
.
in
so
short
a
time
,
trod
so
much
ground
,
as
to
come
so
seasonably
to
the
releif
of
so
many
brave
spirited
and
undaunted
resolved
Souldiers
and
honest-hearted
inhabitants
,
who
with
so
much
difficulty
(
and
in
much
want
of
necessaries
)
had
maintained
themselves
and
defended
the
Town
against
a
very
potent
,
and
most
pestilent
and
blood-thirsty
Atheisticall
adversary
.
About
the
same
time
also
came
certain
intelligence
unto
us
by
Letters
out
of
Gloucestershire
,
that
a
party
of
the
Parliaments
forces
being
before
Barkley
Castle
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Barkley
castle
.
at
a
distance
,
to
keep
in
the
Enemy
from
ranging
abroad
,
there
being
about
15
or
16
horse
,
that
were
as
Sentinels
,
attending
the
Castle
;
the
Enemy
prepared
a
party
from
within
,
of
about
300
horse
and
foot
,
and
came
forth
thinking
to
surprize
the
said
Sentinells
;
but
those
few
horse
discovering
the
Enemies
approach
unto
them
,
took
the
best
advantage
they
possibly
could
,
and
bravely
defended
themselves
till
the
alarm
came
to
the
rest
of
their
horse
,
who
thereupon
came
in
speedily
to
their
rescue
,
and
fell
upon
the
Enemy
with
much
courage
,
and
routed
them
,
killed
16
in
the
place
,
whereof
2
were
forward
Captains
,
many
were
wounded
,
and
about
40
taken
prisoners
,
Sir
Charles
Lucas
,
the
Governour
of
the
Castle
was
there
in
person
in
the
fight
,
and
escaped
with
a
wound
,
as
wee
were
informed
;
wee
took
also
at
the
same
time
30
horse
and
upward
,
and
a
100
Armes
,
and
pursued
the
Enemy
to
the
very
Castle-gates
,
and
,
in
this
brave
service
,
wee
lost
not
above
3
men
.
And
thus
wee
see
,
the
Lord
does
great
things
for
us
every
day
,
ever
magnified
bee
his
name
therein
.
And
about
the
12
instant
,
A
pious
Petition
exhibited
to
the
Parliament
by
the
Inhabitants
of
Westminster
.
divers
Gentlemen
and
others
of
the
City
of
Westminster
,
came
to
the
Parliament
,
and
presented
a
petition
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
in
the
name
of
the
whole
City
of
Westminster
,
setting
forth
the
great
happinesse
and
priviledge
they
now
enjoy
by
the
care
of
the
Parliament
,
and
unwearied
paines
of
the
Divines
of
the
Assembly
,
that
preach
the
morning
Lecture
weekly
at
the
Abbey
in
Westminster
,
whereby
many
that
lived
in
Darknesse
and
Ignorance
for
many
yeares
together
doe
now
see
the
light
of
the
Gospel
more
clearly
and
plainly
than
ever
,
their
humble
suite
to
the
House
was
,
that
the
said
Ministers
so
preaching
weekly
,
viz.
Dr.
Stanton
,
Mr.
Marshall
,
Mr.
Nye
,
Mr.
Palmer
,
Mr.
Hill
,
and
Mr.
Whittaker
,
may
have
a
competent
maintenance
allowed
them
out
of
the
Revenues
of
the
late
Dean
and
Chapter
of
the
said
Abbey
,
that
so
they
may
in
some
measure
bee
enabled
to
subsist
and
encouraged
to
goe
on
in
this
great
work
of
converting
and
bringing
Soules
daily
nearer
to
God
.
After
reading
of
this
Petition
and
debate
thereupon
,
an
Ordinance
was
read
and
Committed
to
a
Committee
,
for
regulating
the
Colledge
of
Westminster
,
after
which
the
House
gave
Order
,
the
Petitioners
should
bee
called
in
before
the
House
,
where
Mr.
Speaker
in
the
Name
and
by
command
of
the
whole
House
,
informed
the
Petitioners
that
the
House
had
read
and
debated
their
Petition
,
and
had
likewise
read
an
Ordinance
for
regulating
the
Colledge
of
Westminster
,
and
had
put
them
both
in
a
way
to
their
satisfaction
,
and
returned
them
the
thanks
of
that
House
for
their
care
and
zeale
for
the
publike
.
Much
also
about
the
foresaid
time
,
wee
received
certain
information
by
Letters
from
Abbington
,
of
the
prosperous
successe
and
brave
exploits
of
our
forces
under
the
command
of
that
most
valiant
and
vigilant
Commander
Major
Generall
Brown
;
the
substance
of
one
of
which
Letters
was
to
this
effect
.
viz.
SIR
,
I
Presume
you
have
already
heard
of
the
taking
of
65
Wallingford
Horses
,
by
our
noble
Major
Generalls
forces
.
Likewise
,
how
at
Farrington
wee
took
40
more
,
The
prosperous
successe
of
our
forces
at
Abbington
,
under
the
Command
of
valiant
Major
Generall
Brown
.
many
prisoners
,
and
some
of
note
.
Since
which
,
the
Enemy
fell
upon
our
New
Garrison
at
Gaunt
House
,
with
500
horse
and
300
foot
,
and
one
peice
of
Ordnance
;
they
being
forces
drawn
from
Oxford
,
Woodstock
,
and
Farrington
,
Commanded
by
Legge
,
then
,
Governour
of
Oxford
;
they
fell
upon
our
horse
quarters
,
and
began
to
drive
away
our
Horse
,
but
a
small
party
of
our
foot
forces
out
of
Gaunt
Garrison
,
beat
them
out
of
the
grounds
,
whiles
our
men
had
time
to
recover
some
of
our
horses
again
,
with
which
they
pursued
the
Enemy
above
3
miles
,
recovered
all
their
horse
which
the
Enemy
had
gotten
,
save
a
matter
of
3
or
4.
killed
10
of
them
,
took
14
prisoners
,
and
30
horse
of
theirs
,
and
this
service
they
performed
with
lesse
than
20
horse
.
Since
which
,
our
horse
joyned
with
them
of
Gaunt
House
,
fell
into
the
quarters
of
a
Regiment
of
the
Kings
,
which
came
to
recruite
the
Kings
Garrison
at
Radcot-Bridge
,
where
ours
took
70
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
the
Colonells
own
Colours
(
himself
escaping
by
wading
over
the
water
)
together
with
some
prisoners
.
And
immediately
upon
this
good
successe
they
marched
to
Woodstock
,
into
the
Enemies
quarters
,
there
,
and
took
a
Captain
prisoner
,
with
5
or
6
others
,
and
about
30
horse
:
And
thus
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
prosper
our
forces
in
all
their
attempts
,
and
to
enable
them
to
come
off
,
still
,
with
little
or
no
losse
.
And
about
the
same
time
our
most
prudent
and
provident
Parliamentary
Statists
,
having
lately
before
deligated
and
chosen
some
of
the
Members
of
Both
Houses
,
to
goe
as
their
Commissioners
to
the
Parliament
then
begun
in
Scotland
,
Commissioners
sent
to
the
Parliament
in
Scotland
,
&
a
Committee
sent
to
the
Scotsh
army
with
instructions
given
them
by
our
Parliament
,
for
managing
of
affaires
there
,
in
a
reciprocall
form
(
for
the
firmer
combining
of
mutuall
love
,
and
the
fairlyer
carrying
on
of
the
affaires
of
Both
Kingdomes
,
with
full
content
on
both
sides
)
as
our
loving
brethren
the
Scots
,
have
their
Commissioners
residing
heer
constantly
with
our
Parliament
in
England
;
the
names
of
which
Commissioners
nominated
and
appointed
to
go
thither
,
were
,
the
Lord
Wharton
,
for
the
House
of
Peers
,
Sir
Henry
Vane
,
Senior
;
Sir
William
Armyne
;
Mr.
Darley
,
and
Mr.
Goodwin
for
the
House
of
Commons
.
And
reverend
Mr.
Marshall
,
and
Mr.
Strong
,
Members
of
the
Assembly
of
Divines
,
were
ordered
to
goe
along
with
them
.
So
also
there
was
a
Committee
of
Lords
and
Commons
ordered
to
bee
resident
with
the
Army
of
our
Brethren
the
Scots
,
then
,
in
Worcestershire
,
to
farther
their
advances
for
the
benefit
and
safety
of
the
Kingdome
,
and
(
if
the
Lords
will
bee
so
)
to
shorten
the
lingering
plague
of
the
Sword
among
us
;
The
names
of
this
Committee
,
thus
nominated
to
bee
with
the
Scots
Army
were
;
the
Earle
of
and
the
Lord
Mountague
,
for
the
House
of
Peers
;
and
Sir
John
Cabell
,
Mr.
Purefoy
,
Mr.
Salway
,
and
Mr.
Baynton
,
for
the
House
of
Commons
.
And
,
now
,
about
the
14
of
this
instant
,
wee
had
certain
and
comfortable
intelligence
,
that
about
the
9
of
this
instant
July
,
being
Wednesday
,
active
,
honest
,
and
most
valiant
Major
Generall
Massie
,
being
sent
forth
,
by
our
most
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
with
a
party
of
Horse
and
Dragoones
,
about
5000.
besides
foot
;
The
famous
defeat
given
to
Gorings
army
at
Lang-port
in
the
West
.
had
the
honour
of
giving
the
first
blow
of
a
most
famous
and
victorious
skirmish
,
and
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
,
at
or
about
Lang-port
;
which
very
blow
made
the
Soule
and
Spirit
of
the
advers
Army
to
tremble
,
and
faint
,
and
flye
away
.
For
,
The
first
victorious
blow
given
by
renowned
Major
Generall
Massie
.
hee
instantly
fell
upon
about
2000
of
Gorings
horse
in
Ilmore
,
who
,
as
soon
as
our
men
came
in
sight
of
them
,
ran
away
,
in
great
fear
and
confusion
,
and
Major
Generall
Massies
forces
followed
and
pursued
them
almost
to
their
very
Garrison
of
Lang-port
,
wher
their
foot
were
all
quartered
,
and
their
horse
at
Abersoil
,
and
the
parts
adjacent
;
The
prisoners
&
prizes
taken
at
the
first
onset
.
In
which
first
blow
of
this
famous
defeat
,
this
noble
Major
Generall
took
at
least
5
or
600
horse
,
about
300
prisoners
,
whereof
were
2
Majors
,
6
Captains
,
9
Colours
,
and
slew
above
20
in
the
place
;
The
Enemy
in
this
their
hasty
retreat
,
or
rather
plain
flight
from
our
men
,
still
cut
up
the
Bridges
as
they
past
,
which
our
men
,
notwithstanding
,
made
up
as
fast
as
they
brake
them
down
;
Major
Generall
Massies
policy
in
pursuite
of
his
Enemies
.
for
,
politick
Major
Generall
Massie
had
2
Regiments
of
Dragoones
,
which
rode
with
Spades
and
Pickaxes
,
and
a
third
also
with
pallisadoes
for
these
very
purposes
.
On
Thursday
,
July
the
10.
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
by
3
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
,
drew
out
that
part
of
the
Army
,
which
hee
had
with
him
into
Sutton
fields
,
the
rest
continuing
with
Major
Generall
Massie
,
on
the
other
side
of
the
River
;
the
Generall
had
with
him
7
Regiments
of
Horse
;
Our
renowned
Gen.
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
prepares
for
a
fight
Viz.
his
own
,
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwells
,
Colonell
Whaleyes
,
Colonell
Vermudens
,
Colon.
Graves
,
Colon.
Riches
,
Colon.
Fleetwoods
,
and
Colonell
Butlers
,
which
scarse
made
2800
horse
;
hee
had
all
his
foot
with
him
,
save
the
Musketteers
of
3
Regiments
.
Our
Signall
word
was
,
God
with
us
.
The
Enemies
word
was
,
Bristoll
.
Early
also
the
same
morning
the
Enemy
drew
into
the
field
and
about
7
of
the
clock
had
made
themselves
Masters
of
a
passe
,
The
Enemy
also
drew
forth
into
the
field
.
which
lay
in
the
midst
between
our
body
and
theirs
,
being
the
onely
way
for
our
men
to
make
way
to
fall
upon
them
,
where
there
could
not
march
above
4
a
brest
,
and
up
to
the
belly
in
water
,
and
their
horses
ready
to
swim
,
in
no
little
danger
as
they
past
on
,
and
in
which
place
the
Enemy
did
both
front
and
flank
them
on
both
sides
(
and
therfore
you
may
easily
judge
what
a
hard
task
they
were
put
unto
)
and
in
this
posture
they
stood
till
about
11
of
the
clock
,
The
straits
of
our
forces
in
the
Rivers
.
they
having
in
the
mean
time
sent
away
most
of
their
Ammunition
bagge
and
baggage
,
The
effects
of
the
foresaid
defeat
.
led
horses
and
other
Lumber
to
Bridgewater
,
fearing
(
it
seemed
)
to
stand
to
the
Battle
,
having
been
so
much
discouraged
by
the
defeat
given
them
by
valiant
Massie
as
aforesaid
,
on
the
day
before
.
Now
,
when
as
Generall
Fairfaxes
forlornes
marched
nigh
the
Enemy
(
they
having
divided
themselves
on
the
hill
,
The
Enemy
put
into
an
amazed
rout
&
flight
.
on
which
they
stood
,
into
severall
divisions
and
squadrons
of
horse
and
foot
)
our
foot
fired
upon
them
in
Vollies
,
and
our
Ordnance
played
so
quick
and
sure
,
that
the
Enemy
were
soon
routed
,
and
seemed
as
in
a
maze
,
not
knowing
which
way
to
fly
,
to
avoid
the
execution
of
our
Cannon
,
yet
all
this
while
they
maintained
the
passage
,
which
was
in
hot
dispute
between
them
and
us
,
yet
at
last
within
an
houre
or
thereabout
,
wee
,
though
with
difficulty
gained
it
,
and
sent
horse
to
second
our
foot
.
Major
Bethel
,
Major
Bethels
brave
courage
and
resolution
.
with
his
troop
only
,
went
on
in
the
first
place
,
being
to
go
up
a
steep
hill
to
charge
;
by
that
time
that
hee
came
neer
,
the
Enemy
drew
on
in
a
vast
body
of
Horse
against
him
,
and
had
also
Musketteirs
in
a
hedge
,
which
did
flank
him
,
and
somewhat
front
him
also
,
yet
this
brave
Major
managed
the
charge
with
such
gallantry
,
that
hee
routed
2
of
their
divisions
of
about
400.
received
the
charge
of
the
third
division
,
both
in
front
and
flank
,
but
at
last
being
over-powered
by
reason
of
their
numbers
increasing
upon
him
,
hee
bravely
retyred
to
the
Generalls
Regiment
,
which
was
not
farre
behinde
him
;
Col.
Desborough
bravely
charges
the
Enemy
,
&
helps
Major
Bethel
.
and
Colonell
Desborough
,
with
the
Generalls
Troops
,
sheltered
him
by
his
flank
,
and
charged
up
himself
with
about
200
horse
,
and
dispersed
and
scattered
the
Enemy
,
and
gave
freedome
thereby
for
all
our
horse
and
foot
to
draw
into
bodies
,
whereupon
the
enemy
fell
to
plain
running
,
not
being
able
to
endure
the
charge
.
The
Generall
,
Leivtenant
Generall
,
and
some
other
Officers
,
being
on
the
hill
at
this
charge
,
commended
it
for
as
brave
and
resolute
a
peice
of
service
as
any
they
had
seen
performed
since
the
beginning
of
these
warres
;
The
Enemy
put
to
●light
.
Our
men
having
thus
put
the
Enemy
to
flight
,
pursued
them
within
4
miles
of
Bridgewater
;
And
in
the
flight
,
the
Enemy
passing
through
their
own
Garrison
of
Langport
,
most
mischeivously
and
desperately
fired
the
Town
at
the
Bridge
end
,
The
Enemies
in
their
flight
most
desperately
did
set
the
Town
of
Lang-port
on
fire
.
to
hinder
our
men
in
the
pursuite
;
but
renowned
Leivt
.
Gen.
Cromwell
himself
,
and
his
resolute
Souldiers
undauntedly
resolved
to
passe
through
fire
(
as
renowned
Massie
had
before
,
through
water
,
as
was
fore-mentioned
)
after
them
;
and
so
through
the
midst
of
Lang-port
they
passed
,
although
the
fire
was
flaming
very
hot
on
both
sides
of
them
,
there
being
about
20
houses
in
all
burnt
down
.
And
heer
mee
thinks
,
I
cannot
but
take
speciall
notice
of
the
faithfullnesse
of
our
good
God
,
in
all
his
holy
and
righteous
promises
,
which
to
his
children
as
they
are
alwayes
in
Christ
,
yea
and
Amen
:
so
at
this
time
,
in
a
speciall
and
most
peculiar
manner
,
that
faithfull
promise
of
his
by
the
Prophet
Isaiah
,
was
most
exactly
heer
fulfilled
to
these
his
Saints
and
Christian
Souldiers
.
When
thou
possest
through
the
waters
I
will
bee
with
thee
,
Isa.
43.
2
,
3.
and
through
the
rivers
,
they
shall
not
overflow
thee
.
When
thou
also
passest
through
the
fire
,
thou
shalt
not
bee
burnt
,
neither
shall
the
flame
kindle
upon
thee
;
for
I
am
the
Lord
thy
God
,
the
holy
one
of
Israel
,
and
thy
Saviour
.
O
the
most
particular
and
exact
performance
of
this
good
word
of
God
heer
,
now
,
I
say
,
to
these
his
faithfull
ones
.
Even
to
wonder
and
admiration
.
And
thus
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
give
us
a
glorious
day
of
it
,
by
this
so
famous
a
defeat
,
God
the
great
and
only
giver
of
this
famous
Victory
.
and
apparent
Victory
;
Let
the
glory
thereof
bee
ascribed
primarily
to
our
good
God
,
as
to
the
Authour
and
giver
of
all
Victories
;
And
in
the
next
place
,
to
his
pious
,
prudent
,
and
valiant
instruments
,
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
His
Instruments
therein
.
Leivtenant
Generall
Massie
,
and
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
the
rest
of
those
valiant
Commanders
and
Souldiers
,
who
were
deeply
ingaged
therein
.
A
true
and
perfect
List
of
the
slain
,
prisoners
,
and
prizes
taken
from
the
Enemy
in
this
famous
defeat
.
-
Slain
.
-
Gorings
Quartermaster
Generall
of
Horse
.
-
Gorings
Quartermaster
Generall
of
Foot
.
-
60
Officers
,
that
were
buried
about
Weston
,
whereof
some
very
eminent
men
.
-
200
that
were
left
dead
upon
the
place
,
whereof
many
Officers
,
100.
or
very
nigh
,
drowned
.
-
Wounded
.
-
Goring
himself
had
a
cut
with
a
Sword
over
the
eare
.
-
Sir
Thomas
Aston
,
and
3
or
4
Knights
more
wounded
.
-
Taken
Prisoners
.
-
Leivtenant
General
Blothridge
,
alias
Bertridge
,
Leivtenant
Generall
of
the
Ordnance
.
-
Colon.
Slingsby
of
Horse
.
-
Colon.
Hunningham
of
Horse
.
-
Leivten
.
Col.
Standish
of
Horse
.
-
Leivten
.
Col.
Gamble
of
Horse
.
-
3
Majors
of
Horse
.
-
4
Captains
of
Horse
.
-
11
Leivtenants
of
Horse
.
-
20
Cornets
of
Horse
.
-
Colonels
,
Leivtenant
Colonels
,
Majors
,
Captains
,
and
Officers
of
Foot
,
have
not
yet
sent
in
their
Lists
,
save
onely
3
of
the
Captaines
of
Horse
.
-
60
Inferiour
Officers
at
least
.
-
1900
Prisoners
.
-
Taken
besides
.
-
35
Colours
of
Horse
.
-
21
Colours
of
Foot
.
-
2
Field
peices
.
-
4000
and
odde
Armes
.
-
3
Cart-load
of
Ammunition
.
-
3
Cart-load
of
other
purchase
.
-
2000
Horse
taken
and
above
.
-
Diverse
Armes
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
daily
found
in
the
ditches
,
which
the
enemy
threw
away
when
they
fled
.
-
The
Camp
Wh●res
fled
away
th●row
the
hedges
.
-
700
of
those
that
are
taken
,
petition
to
serve
the
Parliament
.
-
The
losse
on
our
part
.
-
2
Reformado
Captains
slain
.
-
Major
Bethells
thumbe
and
fore-fingers
shattered
.
-
Colon.
Butlers
Captain
Leivtenant
slain
.
-
Colonell
Cook
shot
on
the
mouth
slightly
on
his
upper
lip
.
-
4
or
5
of
Bethels
Troop
slain
,
and
about
16
of
his
Troop
wounded
,
and
very
few
more
killed
on
our
side
.
The
House
of
Commons
Ordered
,
upon
the
happy
intelligence
of
this
famous
Victory
,
that
200
pound
should
bee
given
to
valiant
Major
Bethell
for
his
speciall
service
in
this
brave
fight
;
Major
Bethel
&
Major
Harrison
,
that
brought
the
news
of
this
victory
rewarded
And
two
good
horses
to
bee
given
to
valiant
and
virtuous
Major
Harrison
,
who
brought
the
news
thereof
.
And
especially
(
as
was
most
boundenly
fit
)
our
most
renowned
Worthies
in
Parliament
,
Ordered
and
appointed
that
a
solemn
day
of
Thanksgiving
should
bee
celebrated
for
the
Lords
exceeding
great
mercy
and
goodnesse
unto
us
;
the
Copy
of
which
their
Order
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
insert
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
their
authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Die
Lunae
14
Julii
.
1645.
ORdered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
that
Tuesday
being
the
22
of
this
instant
July
,
shall
bee
set
apart
for
a
publike
day
of
Thanksgiving
to
Almighty
God
,
in
all
Churches
and
Chappels
through
the
whole
Kingdom
under
the
power
of
the
Parliament
,
for
the
great
and
glorious
Victory
obtained
by
the
Parliaments
forces
,
under
the
command
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
on
the
Enemies
forces
in
the
West
:
And
that
on
the
same
day
,
the
Ministers
doe
likewise
take
notice
of
the
great
mercy
of
God
in
preserving
the
City
of
London
,
during
the
sitting
of
this
Parliament
,
from
the
infection
of
the
Plague
,
and
that
this
order
bee
printed
and
published
.
Ordered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
assembled
in
Parliament
,
That
the
Committee
of
the
severall
Counties
doe
take
care
that
the
Order
for
a
publick
day
of
Thanksgiving
on
Tuesday
sevennight
bee
dispersed
to
the
severall
Parishes
in
the
respective
Counties
;
And
that
the
Counties
doe
keep
the
same
day
;
And
that
the
Members
of
this
House
that
serve
for
the
severall
Counties
doe
send
these
Orders
to
the
respective
Committees
accordingly
.
And
now
all
that
I
shall
adde
for
the
farther
illustration
of
the
just
praise
and
glory
of
God
,
Observations
&
speciall
serious
notes
upon
this
●amous
victory
.
touching
this
famous
fight
and
glorious
Victory
,
shall
bee
onely
these
few
serious
and
materiall
Observations
upon
the
same
.
First
,
1.
that
had
not
God
made
our
Souldiers
forget
all
their
wearinesse
,
and
many
other
former
and
present
difficulties
,
and
so
hasted
this
famous
work
,
the
Enemy
had
certainly
been
re-inforced
with
at
least
5000
Welsh
foot
,
whereof
1500
were
already
come
over
Severn
at
that
time
.
Secondly
,
2.
Greenvile
,
that
vile
Apostate
,
and
perfidious
fugitive
,
had
undoubtedly
brought
down
as
many
out
of
Cornwall
,
with
all
whom
wee
must
of
necessity
have
buckled
joyntly
together
,
and
so
have
undergone
farre
greater
difficulty
.
Thirdly
,
that
now
wee
having
thus
happily
dissipated
and
scattered
this
great
Army
of
his
Majesties
then
in
beeing
,
3.
not
an
Army
is
left
unto
him
,
in
any
parts
of
the
Kingdom
,
but
such
as
may
bee
,
with
an
ordinary
active
power
,
still
scattered
and
discomfitted
,
and
soon
(
by
Gods
blessing
)
bee
brought
to
nothing
.
Fourthly
,
4.
that
if
the
Clubmen
(
then
risen
up
in
Armes
in
those
Counties
,
and
whereof
I
shall
speak
more
particularly
anon
)
joyn
with
us
,
now
after
this
admirable
successe
,
they
also
may
all
suddenly
bee
at
quiet
,
and
quickly
see
good
dayes
,
and
the
West
all
ours
.
Fifthly
,
5.
I
heer
also
desire
Gods
people
,
with
mee
,
to
take
speciall
notice
of
our
most
renowned
Generalls
wisdome
,
valour
,
and
unparallelled
expedition
in
this
whole
service
,
ever
since
hee
first
began
it
;
and
that
(
according
to
the
rules
of
Warre
)
the
honour
of
all
(
next
under
our
most
great
and
glorious
Lord
God
)
is
cheifly
due
to
him
;
and
that
it
is
most
clear
,
that
his
rare
Discipline
and
sweet
Harmony
with
his
forces
,
with
Gods
blessing
thereon
hath
been
his
Crown
.
Sixthly
,
6.
consider
the
place
where
this
defeat
was
given
,
viz.
a
poore
opprest
Country
,
and
that
in
the
remote
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
that
so
from
the
one
end
of
the
Land
to
the
other
,
wee
and
all
they
may
see
and
know
that
God
is
for
us
and
with
us
;
and
it
was
also
neer
the
place
where
the
remaining
part
of
the
Enemy
lay
,
and
it
is
a
mercy
to
bee
neer
the
Enemy
,
and
that
in
a
conquering
way
,
too
;
and
not
to
bee
forced
to
goe
and
seek
him
up
and
down
.
Seventhly
,
7.
consider
the
persons
by
whom
God
gave
this
victory
,
namely
(
as
I
touched
before
in
our
famous
Naseby
fight
)
that
despised
Army
,
which
was
the
scorn
and
by-word
of
many
,
both
seeming
friends
and
open
foes
,
of
whom
,
O
,
said
some
,
They
'le
never
fight
,
being
fearfull
young
Souldiers
.
O
,
sayes
another
,
You
will
quickly
see
an
end
of
this
poore
New-Modelled
Army
,
I
warrant
you
.
Alas
,
alas
,
sayes
a
third
,
There
is
no
worth
in
any
of
them
all
,
onely
they
pretend
Religion
,
forsooth
,
but
there
is
not
a
good
Souldier
among
them
,
and
therfore
they
shall
never
bee
able
to
stand
against
the
Kings
brave
Army
,
of
old
,
able
,
experienced
Souldiers
.
Thus
,
they
proudly
,
presumptuously
,
yea
,
most
foolishly
,
despised
the
day
of
small
things
.
And
forgate
,
that
,
of
wise
Solomon
,
That
the
race
was
not
to
the
swift
,
nor
the
battle
to
the
rider
.
Eightly
,
8.
and
lastly
,
take
notice
to
what
persons
God
had
given
the
benefit
of
this
blessed
Victory
,
namely
(
that
though
indeed
,
it
must
needs
bee
granted
and
with
comfort
recorded
,
it
was
and
is
the
most
religious
and
praying
Army
that
ever
this
Kingdome
beheld
,
yet
mixed
with
very
many
wicked
concomitants
,
and
rude
and
irreligious
coadjutors
,
as
instruments
therein
)
yet
,
I
say
,
in
generall
)
for
us
,
in
this
Kingdome
,
who
are
a
people
most
unfit
for
,
most
unworthy
of
such
and
so
rare
mercies
,
who
have
not
yet
repented
us
of
our
former
abominations
;
Yea
,
who
as
much
as
in
us
is
,
refuse
our
own
mercies
,
had
not
God
thus
freely
loved
us
.
And
therefore
,
O
what
infinite
and
ineffable
praise
and
thanksgivings
are
due
to
our
God
,
who
thus
continually
heales
our
backslidings
,
and
loves
us
thus
freely
!
But
now
to
proceed
.
And
now
to
perform
my
promise
concerning
the
Western
Club-men
,
a
disorderly
rable
,
The
Western
Clubmen
.
and
rude
company
of
Mongrell
Malignants
,
and
rotten-hearted
nauseous
Newtrals
,
now
about
this
time
,
and
lately
before
risen
up
in
the
West
;
Of
whom
,
I
confesse
,
I
have
hitherto
made
no
mention
,
nor
of
their
basenesse
,
obstinacy
,
and
insolency
;
both
those
of
Wilts
,
Dorsetshire
,
and
Sommersetshire
,
because
I
looked
on
them
,
as
on
a
rude
and
undigested
body
of
tergiversatious
Batts
,
and
impious
Atheisticall
heathens
,
worshipping
the
Sunrising
,
The
Clubmen
come
in
to
the
Parliaments
party
.
and
frighted
at
the
Setting
of
it
:
Who
now
seeing
the
rising
of
this
Sun
of
Victory
in
the
Parliaments
Horizon
,
especially
the
Sommersetshire
Clubmen
,
who
indeed
,
at
the
very
first
seemed
to
bee
somewhat
active
Clubbers
against
Hopton
,
Stowell
,
and
the
rest
of
those
Royalists
,
and
Roysterly
incendiaries
,
of
the
Western
parts
:
They
now
all
began
to
appear
for
victorious
Fairfax
;
and
besides
about
80
of
Gorings
forces
,
whom
they
had
seized
upon
,
and
disarmed
before
this
fight
,
they
brought
along
with
them
;
who
willingly
also
offered
their
service
to
the
Parliament
;
And
after
this
they
brought
in
many
others
of
Gorings
men
prisoners
to
our
forces
,
and
did
other
good
service
and
stiffe
execution
against
the
Enemy
,
where-ever
they
fastned
on
them
.
Upon
the
22
of
this
instant
,
the
publike
day
of
Thanksgiving
for
the
good
successe
of
the
Parliaments
Army
at
Lang-port
,
was
according
to
Order
of
Parliament
,
The
manner
of
the
celebration
of
the
Solemn
Thanksgiving-day
in
London
,
for
the
famous
Victory
over
our
Enemies
at
Langport
.
fore-mentioned
,
solemnly
celebrated
in
all
the
Churches
and
Chappels
in
London
,
and
Westminster
,
and
within
the
Lines
of
Communication
;
And
the
Collections
and
contributions
,
gathered
that
day
,
in
all
Churches
and
Chappels
aforesaid
,
were
for
the
releif
of
our
distressed
brethren
in
the
West
,
to
refresh
in
some
present
measure
,
their
afflicted
loynes
.
And
in
the
evening
of
that
day
,
after
the
performance
of
the
publike
and
private
holy
duties
thereof
to
the
Lord
our
God
,
other
externall
expressions
of
joy
and
thankfulnesse
,
were
performed
also
all
over
the
City
,
ringing
of
Bells
,
and
making
of
Bonfires
,
especially
in
Cheapside
,
whither
a
great
many
of
Popish
pictures
,
Crucifixes
,
Images
,
Popish
Books
,
and
such
like
paultry
Romish
trumpery
,
which
,
not
long
before
,
I
told
you
,
were
taken
in
Long-Acre
,
were
now
brought
,
and
just
in
the
place
where
the
guilded
gaudy
Crosse
formerly
stood
,
were
in
a
mighty
Bonfire
built
up
with
firpoles
,
and
faggots
,
burnt
to
ashes
,
in
the
presence
of
multitudes
of
people
,
triumphing
at
the
sight
of
it
.
Upon
the
26
of
this
instant
July
,
came
another
most
happy
and
plentifull
increase
of
our
comfort
,
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
to
London
,
of
the
certain
taking
of
one
part
of
the
strong
Town
of
Bridgewater
,
by
our
most
renowned
and
heroick-hearted
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
forces
;
Bridgewater
taken
by
storm
.
and
immediately
after
of
the
totall
taking
thereof
by
storm
;
The
exact
manner
whereof
I
have
heer
thought
fit
,
for
the
Readers
fuller
content
and
satisfaction
,
to
insert
and
set
down
,
in
a
Letter
sent
by
a
worthy
Gentleman
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
,
who
was
a
speciall
actor
in
the
Service
,
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
To
the
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
to
the
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
I
Writ
to
you
formerly
,
of
the
late
Battaile
with
Goring
,
and
of
the
taking
of
Lang-port
and
Burrough
,
two
Garrisons
of
the
Enemy
;
since
which
time
,
the
Army
hath
blocked
up
Bridgewater
,
in
nature
of
a
siege
,
and
yet
have
refreshed
themselves
,
being
necessitated
to
lie
still
(
if
no
Enemy
had
been
neer
)
till
our
money
came
up
,
which
arrived
here
on
Wednesday
;
and
the
Army
,
Horse
and
Foot
,
being
Mustered
,
were
paid
on
Friday
and
Saturday
,
the
rest
this
day
.
But
Action
being
most
proper
for
this
Army
,
in
order
to
settling
the
peace
of
this
Kingdom
;
the
Generall
in
pursuance
of
his
first
opinion
moved
again
to
storm
the
Town
(
for
that
hee
was
certainly
informed
they
had
Victualls
,
and
would
bee
a
work
of
time
to
gain
it
)
It
was
unanimously
(
at
last
)
agreed
unto
,
that
is
,
to
storm
it
,
this
morning
about
two
of
the
clock
.
Yesterday
being
the
Lords
day
,
Mr.
Peters
in
the
forenoon
,
and
Mr.
Bolls
in
the
afternoon
applyed
themselves
to
the
encouragement
of
the
Souldiers
on
any
design
they
went
about
,
to
look
upon
Christ
in
all
their
actions
,
and
to
bee
valiant
in
his
Cause
;
and
about
7
at
night
our
Foot
being
drawn
out
,
and
those
that
commanded
the
Storm
,
and
Forlorn
,
Master
Peters
(
in
the
field
)
gave
them
an
exhortation
to
doe
their
duties
,
and
God
enabled
them
accordingly
:
For
this
morning
,
July
21.
about
two
a
clock
,
the
Generals
Regiment
began
the
storm
,
being
seconded
by
others
,
and
gave
not
over
till
they
were
atop
of
the
Works
with
their
Colours
,
and
gained
the
peices
that
plaid
upon
them
,
and
let
down
the
Bridge
▪
whereupon
Captain
Reynolds
,
a
valiant
young
Gentleman
,
entred
with
a
Forlorn-Hope
of
horse
,
scoured
the
Streets
,
and
beat
them
out
of
the
hither
Town
into
the
further
(
our
Pikes
standing
bravely
to
the
horse
.
)
This
possessed
the
Enemy
with
that
fear
,
being
much
perplexed
at
our
taking
the
hither
Town
,
and
500
prisoners
that
were
part
of
those
that
maintained
the
hither
Workes
:
That
the
Enemy
for
the
most
part
quitted
the
Line
on
the
other
side
,
where
wee
were
in
hope
the
other
part
of
our
Force
had
stormed
the
Town
,
and
entred
;
but
they
only
gave
an
hot
alarm
while
wee
stormed
(
it
seems
being
not
then
ready
for
it
(
though
the
time
agreed
on
)
so
wee
lost
the
carrying
the
whole
Town
this
time
:
The
prisoners
being
brought
to
the
Church
,
above
500
in
all
,
with
Officers
;
2
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
they
assured
they
wanted
not
Ammunition
,
nor
Victuals
,
only
meat
for
Horses
and
Cattle
;
wee
lost
not
20
men
in
the
storm
,
though
in
mans
judgement
,
such
was
the
fiercenesse
of
it
for
an
houre
,
one
would
not
think
lesse
than
a
1000
could
bee
slain
;
It
was
dark
,
and
it
so
pleased
God
that
they
shot
over
for
the
most
part
.
There
was
not
one
Officer
of
note
slain
,
though
many
in
person
led
on
their
men
,
and
did
gallantly
,
as
Leivtenant
Colonell
Jackson
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
to
the
Generall
,
and
Colonell
Hewson
of
Colonell
Pickerings
Regiment
.
The
Enemy
being
still
hardned
in
heart
,
was
so
far
from
yeelding
,
that
with
Granadoes
and
other
things
,
they
fired
that
part
of
the
Town
wee
were
in
,
and
hardly
left
3
houses
standing
:
this
much
in●aged
our
men
to
see
their
villany
,
and
the
Generall
not
a
little
troubled
to
see
a
Town
destroyed
,
summoned
it
once
more
,
sending
his
Trumpet
about
5
in
the
evening
,
they
within
were
so
peremptory
,
that
they
would
not
so
much
as
offer
to
come
to
a
treaty
,
whereupon
the
Generall
commanded
the
Town
to
bee
stormed
on
the
other
side
,
the
morrow
morning
.
July
22.
Tuesday
,
at
the
dawning
of
the
day
the
Generall
(
as
the
night
before
)
in
person
gave
order
for
the
forces
on
this
side
,
to
give
a
fierce
alarm
with
great
and
small
shot
,
while
they
on
the
other
side
fell
on
,
which
on
our
side
was
done
with
great
resolution
,
and
but
that
the
tide
was
up
,
wee
might
alone
have
gained
the
Town
.
They
on
the
other
side
,
again
failing
to
fall
on
,
only
giving
an
alarm
.
God
by
his
providence
so
ordering
it
that
something
was
wanting
,
and
I
hope
in
the
Lord
it
was
for
the
best
,
and
for
the
preservation
of
many
a
mans
life
.
For
this
day
,
the
hot
alarm
working
nothing
upon
them
,
which
indeed
was
almost
a
second
storm
,
the
Generall
was
enraged
against
them
,
and
lest
the
innocent
should
suffer
among
the
nocent
,
sent
a
Trumpet
to
the
Governour
to
let
all
women
and
children
come
out
of
the
Town
by
4
a
clock
this
afternoon
.
And
accordingly
,
the
Lady
Governesse
,
(
one
too
guilty
of
the
misery
of
that
place
)
the
Lady
Hawley
,
Mistris
Marre
and
divers
others
came
out
,
this
being
done
,
our
great
Guns
and
Morter-peices
,
with
fire-bals
,
hot
Irons
,
&c.
plaid
against
the
Town
,
and
instantly
fired
it
in
3
places
,
the
wind
being
great
increased
the
fire
,
and
all
on
a
flame
on
a
sudden
,
such
a
terrour
it
wrought
upon
them
,
that
Tom
Elliot
came
running
out
to
the
Generall
for
a
parley
.
The
Generall
answered
him
,
the
Governour
refused
it
the
last
night
,
and
now
that
hee
had
brought
this
misery
on
himself
,
the
Generall
would
not
admit
of
a
Treaty
,
yet
if
hee
would
submit
to
mercy
hee
should
have
it
,
in
the
mean
time
till
hee
returned
a
speedy
and
positive
answer
,
if
any
Souldier
in
the
Town
offered
to
take
off
a
slate
on
the
house
,
or
quench
the
fire
,
our
Souldiers
cryed
the
cessation
should
bee
void
,
and
wee
would
take
all
advantages
,
this
so
amazed
them
that
instantly
they
came
out
,
and
cryed
mercy
for
the
Lords
sake
,
so
it
was
agreed
on
,
and
quarter
they
have
for
their
lives
,
and
have
liberty
to
save
the
Town
;
but
as
those
lately
come
out
say
,
the
Townesmen
do
not
so
fast
quench
the
fire
,
as
the
Souldiers
within
in
despite
of
this
Army
,
set
it
on
fire
in
fresh
places
.
I
heard
Sir
John
Hele
,
Mr.
Speke
,
and
other
of
the
Commissioners
say
,
there
are
about
40
peices
of
Ordnance
,
40
hundred
weight
of
Match
,
powder
proportionable
,
victuals
for
2000
souldiers
for
4
Moneths
;
500
wee
took
the
other
day
,
above
1000
yet
within
;
Commanders
,
Reformadoes
,
Gentlemen
,
and
fat
Priests
,
it
s
conceived
above
200.
Treasure
in
Plate
,
rich
Jewels
,
&c.
conceived
,
and
estimated
to
bee
worth
,
at
least
,
an
100000
pound
,
but
all
wee
feared
would
bee
consumed
with
the
fire
;
The
works
of
the
Town
,
wee
found
to
bee
as
strong
as
any
in
England
,
the
Moat
was
very
deep
,
yet
our
foot
most
fearlesly
waded
through
,
all
the
bridges
failing
,
but
one
,
and
so
wee
got
over
;
It
was
also
about
30
foot
wide
.
This
bearer
saw
the
storm
,
before
hee
came
away
,
bee
pleased
Sir
,
to
move
for
a
reward
for
his
paines
.
July
this
22.
1645.
at
12
at
night
.
July
25.
1645.
ORdered
by
the
Commons
Assembled
in
Parliament
,
that
this
Letter
concerning
the
taking
of
Bridgewater
,
bee
forthwith
Printed
and
published
.
H.
Elsynge
Cler.
Parl.
D.
Com.
There
was
taken
in
Bridgewater
,
as
followeth
;
viz.
Col.
Windham
,
the
Governour
,
Sir
Hugh
Windham
,
his
son
,
Sir
John
Digbey
,
who
(
as
it
was
reported
)
dyed
in
the
Town
,
Sir
Francis
Courtney
,
Tho.
Elliot
,
and
2
or
3
other
Knights
,
6
Colonells
,
14
Leivtenant
Colonells
,
and
Sergeant
Majors
,
100
Captains
,
Leivtenants
,
and
other
Officers
,
40
Gentlemen
of
note
,
42
Peices
of
Ordnance
,
one
of
which
was
the
Lord
Generalls
Warning-peice
,
taken
in
Cornwall
,
and
another
P.
Ruperts
pocket-pistoll
,
5000
Armes
,
800
Horse
,
2000
Prisoners
,
600
Oxen
,
10
Load
of
Ammunition
,
40
Tun
of
Match
,
all
Gorings
Carriages
,
bagge
and
baggage
,
a
100000
pounds
worth
of
treasure
,
4
Moneths
provision
in
the
Town
.
The
Messenger
that
brought
the
news
was
called
into
the
House
of
Commons
,
and
had
30
pound
given
him
as
a
reward
.
The
Enemy
quitted
3
small
Garrisons
neer
Bridgewater
upon
the
taking
thereof
.
And
that
which
yet
more
excellently
and
eminently
sweetens
this
great
mercy
unto
us
,
A
most
exact
&
precious
return
of
our
Prayers
.
was
,
that
it
pleased
the
Lord
,
who
is
the
only
true
God
that
heares
prayers
,
that
this
great
blessing
was
granted
unto
us
,
upon
Tuesday
,
July
the
22.
which
was
a
day
set
apart
in
London
,
in
a
speciall
manner
to
seek
the
Lord
by
prayer
and
humiliation
,
for
this
very
thing
,
which
,
I
say
,
the
Lord
gave
in
unto
us
on
the
same
day
wee
sought
it
,
as
a
most
certain
and
blessed
return
of
Prayer
.
O
,
who
(
then
)
would
not
still
,
and
for
ever
,
trust
such
a
gracious
God
and
benigne
and
bountifull
Lord
and
Master
?
And
heer
also
I
have
fit
opportunity
to
give
my
Reader
one
note
more
,
touching
this
businesse
of
Bridgewater
,
viz.
That
one
Mr.
Peters
being
sent
from
thence
by
Sir
Tho.
One
Mr.
Peters
presented
3
Commissions
to
the
Parliament
,
taken
by
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
in
Bridgewater
.
Fairfax
,
our
most
renowned
Generall
,
with
his
own
Letter
to
the
Parliament
,
for
the
confirmation
of
the
truth
of
the
premises
,
touching
the
storming
and
winning
of
Bridgewater
;
Hee
also
brought
with
him
3
Commissions
out
of
the
West
,
which
hee
then
also
presented
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
The
Contents
of
which
were
from
the
Prince
,
to
one
Mr.
Philips
,
a
Gentleman
of
that
Country
,
to
raise
a
Regiment
of
horse
,
a
Regiment
of
foot
,
and
a
Regiment
of
Dragoones
;
The
Commissions
were
dated
in
January
last
.
There
were
likewise
other
papers
from
the
said
Prince
Charles
,
by
which
the
whole
design
of
the
Clubmen
was
made
manifest
,
The
plot
and
design
of
the
Clubmen
discovered
.
and
how
they
were
drawn
into
a
snare
to
fight
against
the
Parliament
,
and
to
gather
themselves
together
in
such
a
mutinous
manner
,
and
into
disorderly
bodies
without
any
heads
,
till
Commanders
were
sent
and
set
over
them
.
But
,
as
in
part
yee
have
heard
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
frustrate
their
policies
and
to
bring
their
mischeif
upon
their
own
heads
,
apparently
seen
by
the
late
comming
in
of
the
Sommersetshire
Clubmen
,
to
the
assistance
of
our
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
,
and
their
late
frequent
galling
of
Gorings
Army
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
See
still
,
good
Reader
,
the
admirable
and
unexhaustible
bounty
of
our
good
God
;
for
,
the
taking
of
Bridgewater
was
not
all
the
good
news
which
this
26
day
of
July
produced
unto
us
;
for
,
on
the
very
same
day
,
Sir
Rowland
Edgerton
(
who
came
with
a
Letter
out
of
the
North
intimating
the
surrender
of
the
strong
Castle
of
Pontefract
)
was
also
called
into
the
House
of
Commons
,
Pontefract
Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
to
relate
the
manner
of
it
,
which
hee
did
;
and
had
thanks
returned
by
the
House
,
for
his
speciall
service
and
diligence
in
it
.
When
hee
came
away
our
Souldiers
had
entred
the
Castle
,
wherein
was
exceeding
great
store
of
treasure
,
and
much
Ammunition
.
The
particulars
of
the
surrender
of
which
said
Castle
was
thus
related
in
a
Letter
,
sent
from
the
Committee
at
York
to
the
Parliament
.
To
the
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
WEE
thought
fit
the
last
week
to
summon
Pontefract-Castle
,
which
caused
the
Enemy
to
desire
a
Treaty
;
Whereupon
Colonell
Wastell
,
Col.
Copley
,
Col.
Overton
,
Col.
Bright
,
or
any
three
of
them
were
authorized
to
treat
;
and
this
day
it
was
agreed
that
the
Castle
shall
bee
delivered
up
to
the
use
of
the
Parliament
,
to
morrow
at
8
of
the
clock
in
the
morning
,
with
all
the
things
therein
,
save
that
the
Officers
were
allowed
to
carry
away
what
is
properly
their
own
,
so
that
it
exceed
not
what
a
cloak-bagge
will
contain
;
and
the
Souldiers
to
march
to
Newark
,
with
200
Muskets
,
and
200
Pikes
.
Wee
consented
to
so
good
conditions
,
because
the
Plague
was
very
hot
in
the
Countrey
,
and
especially
in
that
Town
;
of
which
some
of
our
Souldiers
are
dead
.
Wee
are
also
in
Treaty
with
Scarborough
,
which
wee
hope
shortly
will
bee
reduced
.
Thus
much
wee
thought
fit
to
give
you
notice
of
,
desiring
the
House
may
bee
acquainted
therewith
,
From
Your
very
affectionate
Friends
and
humble
Servants
,
Francis
Pierrepont
,
Wilfrid
Lawson
,
Henry
Cholmley
.
York
the
20
of
July
1645.
And
upon
the
28
instant
,
wee
received
most
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
of
the
happy
surrender
also
of
the
strong
Castle
of
Scarborough
,
Scarborough
Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
]
to
that
most
valiant
and
brave
Commander
and
loyall
Patriot
Colonell
Boynton
,
who
lay
before
it
,
as
Commander
in
cheif
of
those
forces
,
since
the
decease
of
that
thrice
noble
and
renowned
Souldier
and
pious
Cornelius
,
Sir
John
Meldrum
.
Which
said
strong
Castle
was
surrendred
on
fair
conditions
.
Viz.
That
Sir
Hugh
Cholmley
,
that
wicked
Apostate
,
should
march
out
with
his
forces
to
Newark
,
if
hee
pleased
,
or
bee
transported
into
Holland
,
which
,
indeed
,
hee
desired
.
In
the
Castle
hee
left
great
store
of
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
and
25
peices
of
Ordnance
.
And
about
the
29
of
this
instant
July
came
certain
intelligence
to
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
by
Letters
from
the
Scottish
Army
at
Ludbury
in
Wales
;
concerning
the
taking
in
of
Cannon-Froom
,
a
strong
and
considerable
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
,
which
was
taken
by
assault
,
Cannon
Froom
taken
by
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
in
which
storm
at
least
70
of
the
Enemies
were
slain
,
and
but
8
of
the
Scots
and
some
20
hurt
:
The
Governour
,
Colonell
Barnold
,
was
therein
taken
prisoner
(
and
mortally
wounded
in
the
fight
)
together
with
Captain
Brisk
,
Captain
Houk
,
and
30
other
prisoners
;
and
all
the
Ordnance
,
Armes
and
Ammunition
therein
seized
on
for
the
King
and
Parliament
.
And
the
House
of
Commons
had
debate
touching
this
and
all
the
good
service
of
our
loyall
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
and
Ordered
that
a
Letter
of
Thanks
should
bee
sent
to
the
Earl
of
Leven
,
signed
by
Mr.
Speaker
in
acknowledgement
of
his
faithfull
Service
for
this
Kingdom
;
and
farther
therefore
Ordered
that
a
Jewell
of
500
pound
should
bee
with
all
covenient
speed
sent
to
the
Earl
of
Leven
,
A
jewel
of
500
li.
sent
by
the
Parliament
to
Generall
Leven
as
a
badge
of
honour
to
him
.
and
bee
bestowed
upon
him
as
a
badge
of
favour
and
respects
from
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
to
his
Excellency
,
for
the
unwearyed
and
faithfull
services
since
his
comming
over
with
the
Scots
Army
into
this
Kingdom
.
An
excellent
way
,
by
gratitude
to
spurre
on
the
spirits
,
and
fasten
the
affections
of
our
Souldiers
to
goe
on
in
their
fidelity
and
industry
for
the
prosperous
advance
of
the
affaires
of
the
Kingdom
.
And
about
the
same
time
wee
received
certain
assurance
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
the
forces
of
that
gallant
Garrison
of
Lyme
had
taken
Chadwick-House
belonging
to
Count
Arundell
a
great
Papist
,
Chadwick
house
in
the
West
taken
.
a
place
that
did
much
mischeif
and
annoyance
to
those
parts
,
and
lay
within
6
miles
of
Lyme
;
There
were
above
an
100
prisoners
and
their
Armes
taken
in
it
,
30
horse
,
3
barrels
of
powder
,
and
good
store
of
other
provisions
and
Ammunition
.
Much
also
about
the
same
time
wee
were
certainly
informed
of
the
rendition
and
delivering
up
of
Rabby
Castle
in
Durham
,
Rabby
Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
upon
faire
and
easie
Articles
or
conditions
;
viz.
The
Officers
to
march
away
with
their
Armes
to
Newark
(
that
cage
of
unclean
birds
,
)
and
the
common
Souldiers
,
with
their
lives
,
only
upon
their
legges
,
with
sticks
in
their
hands
.
They
left
300
good
Armes
behinde
them
,
and
good
store
of
powder
and
Ammunition
.
And
upon
the
30
of
this
instant
July
,
(
to
make
this
Moneth
a
most
compleatly
victorious
Moneth
,
Bathe
also
surrendred
into
the
Parliaments
possession
,
with
the
manner
thereof
.
indeed
)
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
deliver
up
also
into
the
Parliaments
happy
possession
,
the
strong
Garrison
of
the
Town
of
Bathe
;
which
was
related
in
a
Letter
sent
from
thence
by
an
eminent
Commander
and
actour
in
the
same
,
which
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
full
satisfaction
,
I
have
heer
thought
fit
to
insert
and
impart
,
as
it
was
Printed
and
published
by
authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
AS
I
gave
you
an
account
of
the
taking
of
Bridgewater
,
so
God
multiplying
his
mercies
upon
us
,
wee
having
taken
in
Bath
also
,
I
shall
breifly
give
you
an
account
thereof
:
only
I
cannot
omit
something
yet
behinde
of
Bridgewater
,
for
wee
have
found
6
peices
of
Ordnance
which
the
Enemy
had
hid
,
and
there
is
left
besides
what
was
destroyed
by
the
fire
,
44
barrels
of
Gunpowder
,
and
4000
weight
of
Match
.
On
Saturday
last
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
marched
out
of
Bridgewater
,
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
hath
been
ill
,
but
God
bee
thanked
hee
mends
,
that
night
wee
marched
to
Marstock
,
about
nine
miles
on
the
way
to
Sherburn
,
where
wee
quartered
that
night
and
Sunday
night
.
On
the
Lords
day
,
wee
heard
that
Rupert
had
been
himself
in
person
(
the
day
before
)
at
Bath
with
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
,
to
encourage
him
to
keep
it
against
us
,
promising
him
releif
in
case
he
should
bee
besieged
.
On
Munday
the
28
of
July
,
1645.
the
Generall
marched
to
Sherborn
,
about
14
miles
from
Marstock
:
Major
Generall
Massie
was
left
further
West
:
And
the
same
day
,
viz.
Munday
,
about
60
horse
,
(
most
Welsh
)
came
from
Prince
Rupert
to
strengthen
Bath
;
and
other
Officers
with
them
to
Govern
the
Town
,
because
that
Prince
Rupert
had
found
,
when
hee
was
there
two
dayes
before
,
that
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
was
quite
out
of
heart
to
keep
it
:
for
the
very
name
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
strikes
a
terrour
to
the
Enemy
.
But
when
they
were
come
into
Bath
,
the
Town
cryed
out
as
one
man
,
all
against
the
Welsh
:
No
Welsh
,
no
Welsh
:
Neither
did
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
take
it
well
,
that
hee
should
bee
displaced
,
and
another
put
in
;
which
caused
a
great
division
in
the
Town
,
that
the
Officers
and
Horse
would
not
stay
to
dispute
it
:
yet
neverthelesse
some
Welsh
stayed
in
the
Town
,
which
did
much
displease
both
the
Governour
,
Officers
,
Townsmen
;
yea
,
and
the
Garrison
Souldiers
also
.
On
Tuesday
,
the
Generall
sent
two
Regiments
of
horse
and
two
Troops
of
Dragoons
,
under
the
Command
of
Colonell
Rich
,
to
view
and
give
account
of
the
condition
of
the
Garrison
of
Bath
,
then
held
by
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
for
the
King
.
The
Army
removed
to
Wells
,
Colonell
Pickering
is
with
a
party
before
Sherborn
,
a
nest
of
most
mischeivous
vermine
,
under
whom
the
Countrey
hath
much
suffered
,
and
by
whom
before
wee
came
thither
some
of
our
own
messengers
have
been
taken
,
and
our
Letters
intercepted
,
and
the
Countrey
doe
wholly
complain
against
them
for
very
great
plunderers
,
and
barbarous
neighbours
.
Wee
made
on
towards
Bath
,
having
no
foot
at
all
with
us
,
onely
the
aforesaid
2
Regiments
of
horse
,
and
2
Companies
of
Dragoones
,
and
about
an
houre
before
Sunset
,
the
South
side
was
close
beset
,
the
Dragoones
lay
about
Holliwell
,
and
wee
kept
them
on
the
South
,
and
on
the
West
parts
of
the
Town
;
But
the
North
part
of
the
Town
lay
open
,
for
wee
came
not
to
block
them
up
,
nor
had
wee
Forces
to
doe
it
,
then
,
present
there
:
The
Enemy
might
have
gone
away
on
the
North
part
of
the
Town
,
in
despight
of
all
that
wee
could
doe
to
hinder
them
,
but
God
did
so
infatuate
them
,
that
they
had
not
power
,
as
in
our
former
victories
,
so
particularly
in
this
taking
of
Bath
,
the
hand
of
God
was
much
seen
for
us
.
About
Sunset
wee
gained
Holliwell
;
and
placed
our
Dragoones
within
half
Pistoll
shot
of
the
Gate
on
the
Bridge
at
Bath
,
where
there
was
some
skirmishing
,
and
the
Dragoones
behaved
themselves
very
gallantly
.
In
the
night
the
Enemy
within
took
severall
Allarms
;
and
were
in
great
fear
of
us
;
I
conceive
they
knew
not
our
strength
,
only
before
had
some
intelligence
of
the
advance
of
our
Army
.
On
this
present
Wednesday
morning
the
Enemy
heard
of
a
party
from
Malmsbury
,
on
the
North
side
of
them
,
but
they
were
not
considerable
,
but
they
were
struck
with
such
a
fear
that
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
sent
a
Messenger
very
early
forth
of
Bath
to
us
,
to
desire
a
parley
,
which
wee
wondred
at
,
so
wee
presently
held
a
parley
with
them
,
and
by
Sunrising
had
the
Garrison
of
Bath
delivered
up
to
us
,
upon
very
good
Conditions
.
1.
All
,
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
to
have
quarter
for
their
lives
.
2
That
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
,
and
all
the
Officers
bee
permitted
to
march
away
to
Bristoll
,
without
let
or
molestation
.
3
That
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
,
and
all
other
Field
Officers
,
and
Captaines
have
liberty
to
march
away
with
Horse
,
and
Armes
.
4
That
all
Officers
under
the
degree
of
Captains
,
march
away
without
Arms
(
only
staves
in
their
hands
)
to
Bristoll
.
5
That
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
,
with
all
the
Officers
aforesaid
,
doe
immediately
march
out
of
the
Garrison
,
and
surrender
it
to
Colonell
Rich
,
for
the
service
of
the
Parliament
.
6
That
all
the
Ordnance
,
Armes
,
and
Ammunition
,
bee
surrendred
also
.
7
The
common
Souldiers
to
bee
left
all
prisoners
.
All
which
was
done
,
and
wee
were
possest
of
the
Garrison
by
break
of
the
day
;
And
truely
you
may
think
it
a
strange
thing
for
horse
to
take
a
Town
,
and
no
foot
within
15
miles
of
it
,
but
you
may
see
how
God
infatuates
men
,
and
possesseth
them
with
a
fear
,
that
deprives
them
of
wisdome
and
courage
.
Bath
July
30.
1645.
A
List
of
what
was
taken
in
the
Garrison
of
Bath
,
by
Colonell
Rich
,
on
Wednesday
,
July
30.
1645.
Left
in
the
Town
,
according
to
the
Articles
aforesaid
,
200
prisoners
,
which
were
100
Garrison
Souldiers
,
&
100
Welsh
that
came
in
but
three
houres
before
,
into
Bath
.
200
Muskets
,
an
100
Pikes
,
6
peices
of
Ordnance
,
10
barrels
of
Gunpounder
;
10
barrels
of
other
Ammunition
;
a
great
quantity
of
Match
and
Bullet
;
Sir
Thomas
Bridges
his
Standard
Colours
in
the
Royall
Fort
,
5
Colours
besides
;
good
store
of
Victuall
and
other
provisions
;
some
Pistols
and
Swords
;
all
Sir
Thomas
his
bagge
and
baggage
,
besides
the
Armes
and
provisions
of
the
Townesmen
;
Together
with
divers
Halbert-Round●eads
and
other
weapons
.
This
Garrison
was
of
great
consequence
for
the
straitning
of
the
passage
to
Bristoll
,
whereof
more
in
its
more
proper
place
.
And
that
which
makes
this
mercy
much
the
sweeter
and
spiritually
comfortable
to
us
,
is
;
that
,
as
that
former
famous
mercy
of
Bridgewater
,
was
given
in
unto
us
,
even
whiles
wee
were
a
praying
for
that
mercy
upon
occasion
of
a
speciall
and
extraordinary
Fast
Day
:
A
most
remarkable
return
,
or
rather
,
gracious
prevention
of
Prayer
.
So
this
likewise
was
unexpectedly
cast
into
our
laps
,
even
in
the
very
time
and
on
the
day
of
our
Solemn
set
Monethly
Fast
Day
;
even
as
a
gracious
prevention
of
our
Prayers
,
the
Lord
,
heerin
,
most
exactly
verifying
his
own
faithfull
promise
by
the
Prophet
;
I
am
found
of
them
that
sought
mee
not
.
Isa.
65.
Ibid.
●
.
And
according
to
that
also
in
the
same
Chapter
.
Before
they
call
,
I
will
answer
;
and
whiles
they
are
yet
speaking
,
I
will
hear
.
And
is
not
heer
a
gracious
God
indeed
?
and
is
not
our
God
,
a
bountifull-handed
,
and
free-hearted
Master
,
indeed
,
who
payes
us
our
wages
,
before
our
work
is
done
;
and
that
,
farre
more
than
wee
asked
,
or
ever
did
or
could
deserve
?
yes
,
most
certainly
.
And
for
the
farther
and
clearer
confirmation
,
ratification
and
admirable
,
yea
,
almost
incredible
,
illustration
of
this
truth
,
give
mee
leave
,
A
most
singularly
pious
motion
,
as
zealously
as
piously
put
into
execution
.
good
Reader
,
to
put
thee
in
minde
,
how
that
much
about
the
beginning
of
June
last
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
hint
in
the
heart
of
a
godly
Minister
(
by
name
Mr.
White
,
Preaching
occasionally
at
reverend
and
religious
Mr.
Cases
Church
in
Milkestreet
in
London
)
the
impregnable
,
and
even
invincible
power
of
Prayer
,
and
of
what
precious
consequence
and
concernment
it
might
bee
for
the
advancement
of
Gods
glorious
Cause
,
if
Gods
people
would
bee
pleased
every
morning
constantly
to
set
apart
,
half
an
houre
,
or
an
houre
at
most
,
to
seek
the
Lord
by
servent
Prayer
,
for
a
speciall
blessing
upon
the
present
great
affaires
,
and
negotiations
of
the
Kingdom
,
both
by
Counsell
and
Warre
,
for
the
good
of
Church
and
State
,
The
Monethly
morning
prayers
in
London
religiously
begun
by
reverend
Mr.
Case
.
which
hint
,
or
holy
alarm
(
as
I
may
call
it
)
reverend
and
religious
,
pious
and
painfull
Mr.
Case
,
cheerfully
laying
hold
on
,
presently
began
this
godly
work
,
and
for
the
space
of
one
whole
Moneth
,
upheld
it
in
his
own
Church
most
sacredly
and
sweetly
;
Whom
,
reverend
and
religious
Mr.
Calamy
(
as
I
take
it
)
immediately
succeeded
all
the
next
ensuing
Moneth
,
and
so
this
most
blessed
work
hath
continued
and
constantly
been
carryed
on
,
to
the
high
honour
and
glory
of
our
Prayer-hearing
God
,
the
wonderfull
good
of
the
Kingdome
;
and
the
unexpressible
joy
and
comfort
of
Gods
people
especially
,
who
have
been
partakers
and
actours
in
it
;
The
blessed
effects
and
precious
returnes
of
prayer
,
ever
since
the
foresaid
free
will-offering
of
daily
●orning
prayers
began
.
For
,
as
it
hath
been
most
justly
observed
;
O
,
what
sweet
and
singular
successes
have
been
given
to
all
our
Armies
ever
since
this
pious
and
precious
work
began
!
not
a
Moneth
,
nay
,
a
week
,
nay
,
scarsely
2
dayes
have
past
without
a
blessing
on
our
Armies
,
if
not
a
Victory
,
in
one
part
of
the
Kingdome
or
other
;
Take
,
good
Reader
,
but
a
succinct
Summary
of
what
God
hath
done
,
heerin
,
only
since
June
and
July
now
last
past
;
the
rest
I
shall
give
thee
afterward
in
their
more
proper
places
.
As
namely
,
First
,
That
most
famous
and
glorious
victory
at
Naseby
;
The
singular
good
successe
of
our
forces
in
Shropshire
;
The
last
releif
of
Taunton
;
The
admirable
re-taking
of
Leicester
;
Highwarth
,
and
Ilchester
;
The
late
forementioned
famous
Victory
obtained
(
by
Gods
mighty
assistance
)
through
fire
and
water
,
at
Lang-port
and
Burroughs
,
which
famous
victory
wee
obtained
that
day
moneth
,
whereon
wee
obtained
Naseby
Victory
;
rare
mercies
,
indeed
,
two
famous
Field-victories
obtained
in
the
space
of
one
Moneth
.
The
surrender
of
Carlile
;
The
reconcilement
,
and
comming
in
of
the
Western
Clubmen
to
the
Parliaments
party
;
The
winning
of
strong
Bridgewater
;
and
strange
and
speedy
obtaining
of
Bath
;
The
gaining
of
the
strong
Castles
of
Pontefract
,
Scarborough
,
Cannon-Fr●●
,
Chadwick-house
,
and
Rabby
Castle
;
In
these
Field-victories
,
and
10
or
11
strong
Garrisons
and
Castles
above
10000
prisoners
taken
,
above
50
or
60
peices
of
Ordnance
;
Much
above
10000
Armes
,
and
great
plenty
of
Ammunition
,
bagge
and
baggage
;
and
all
this
done
within
the
space
of
lesse
than
two
Moneths
.
Tell
me
now
then
,
good
Reader
,
and
speak
thy
conscience
freely
,
doe
not
all
these
rare
and
almost
incredible
mercies
,
clearely
confirme
the
truth
of
what
I
have
affirmed
,
that
ever
since
the
Throne
of
grace
hath
been
so
constantly
and
daily
prest
with
Prayer
,
our
faithfull
Prayer-hearing
God
,
hath
admirably
crowned
his
own
works
in
us
and
for
us
!
June
and
July
last
,
justly
intituled
,
Menses
Mirabiles
.
And
say
,
I
pray
thee
,
may
I
not
most
justly
stile
these
two
Moneths
of
June
and
July
,
Menses
Mirabiles
,
two
most
deservedly
admired
Moneths
?
And
hast
thou
not
now
again
(
good
Reader
)
seen
,
and
that
in
a
most
abundant
measure
,
this
our
great
Miracle
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
and
amazing-wonder
,
even
,
The
Burning-Bush
,
not
only
,
not
Consumed
,
but
gloriously
made
to
spread
and
flourish
,
in
the
midst
of
all
the
most
fierce
,
and
furious
flames
of
Antichristian
,
Atheisticall
,
and
Maligaant
wrath
and
outrageous
fury
?
Yes
certainly
,
I
know
thou
wilt
easily
and
truely
acknowledge
it
;
and
that
,
if
ever
,
heer
,
was
that
faithfull
word
of
the
Lord
confirmed
and
made
good
,
to
his
maligned
Church
and
children
.
Isa.
54
▪
17.
Now
weapon
that
is
formed
against
thee
shall
prosper
;
and
every
tongue
that
shall
rise
against
thee
in
judgement
,
thou
shalt
condemn
;
This
is
the
heritage
of
the
Servants
of
the
Lord
,
and
their
righteousnesse
and
salvation
is
only
of
the
Lord
.
Not
unto
us
,
therefore
,
Lord
,
Psal.
115.
not
unto
us
;
but
unto
thy
name
alone
,
wee
give
all
the
honour
and
glory
of
all
these
great
and
gracious
deliverances
,
and
many
and
mighty
mercies
.
Psal.
32.
7.
Thou
only
hast
thus
encompast
us
with
Songs
of
deliverance
.
Thy
mighty
hand
,
and
thy
strong
and
out-stretched
arme
,
alone
,
hath
gotten
to
thy self
,
and
given
to
us
,
these
great
and
glorious
Victories
;
to
thee
alone
therefore
●ee
all
the
honour
and
glory
,
throughout
all
generations
.
And
now
to
go
on
in
the
continuation
and
happy
contemplation
of
this
next
Moneths
most
memorable
Wonder
of
our
Burning-Bush
,
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
August
.
1645.
still
un-consumed
,
still
eminently
prospered
.
And
here
I
shall
begin
this
Moneths
observation
;
herein
,
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
,
by
that
valiant
,
active
and
faithfull
Commander
,
Captain
Allen
,
neare
Stamford
in
Lincolneshire
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
About
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
of
August
,
1645.
we
received
Letters
of
certain
intelligence
from
Burleigh
House
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Captaine
Allen
,
neer
Stamford
,
in
Lincolnshire
.
in
those
parts
,
that
a
party
of
Newarkers
being
joyned
with
Belvoyre
Forces
,
to
the
number
of
about
300
in
all
,
were
gathering
Taxes
or
Contribution
Money
about
Stamford
and
the
parts
thereabout
;
whereof
valiant
Captain
Allen
having
notice
,
he
,
with
Captain
Collins
,
drew
forth
all
the
Horse
belonging
to
the
Garrison
,
being
in
number
not
above
130.
or
140.
at
most
,
whereof
some
were
Dragoones
which
came
after
,
who
found
the
Enemy
neer
Carlebie
,
retreating
homeward
with
their
Prisoners
and
Plunder
,
among
whom
they
had
taken
an
Alderman
of
Stamford
,
Sir
Robert
Dallison
being
their
Commander
in
Chiefe
,
and
they
above
two
for
one
of
ours
,
where
a
hot
encounter
was
begun
between
them
;
for
,
our
men
notwithstanding
,
set
upon
them
with
admirable
resolution
,
and
were
(
as
it
must
be
confessed
)
at
first
gallantly
received
,
but
,
I
say
,
after
a
sharp
and
short
dispute
,
it
pleased
God
to
do
much
for
ours
,
and
to
make
couragious
Captain
Allen
a
speciall
instrument
of
a
brave
victory
,
his
brave
Souldiers
taking
more
than
ordinary
courage
,
at
his
valiant
and
undaunted
behaviour
among
them
,
insomuch
that
they
utterly
routed
the
Enemy
,
leaving
dead
and
desperately
wounded
twelve
or
fourteen
on
the
place
,
and
took
Prisoners
Captain
King
and
Captain
Smith
,
took
51.
Prisoners
besides
,
and
80.
Horse
,
whereof
Sir
Robert
Dallisons
was
one
,
but
himself
had
escaped
;
besides
they
took
Major
Coney
,
Captain
Styles
,
Lieutenant
Nicholsen
,
Lieutenant
Thorp
,
Lieutenant
Nicholas
Mahum
,
Cornet
Metcalf
,
Thomas
Martin
,
Adrian
Scroop
,
and
some
other
Reformadoes
,
and
rescued
and
brought
safely
home
again
above
twenty
honest
Countrymen
,
whom
they
were
carrying
away
prisoners
;
and
thus
,
I
say
,
they
all
returned
triumphantly
home
againe
,
with
not
a
man
of
their
own
killed
or
mortally
wounded
,
a
rare
mercy
and
preservation
indeed
;
to
God
be
all
the
glory
thereof
.
About
the
fourth
of
this
instant
August
,
Letters
were
sent
from
the
Army
in
the
West
,
to
the
Parliament
,
and
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
concerning
his
Excellencies
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
entring
of
the
Town
of
Sherburne
,
and
besieging
of
the
Castle
;
and
of
a
fight
in
that
interim
with
the
unruly
Clubmen
of
Derset
and
Wiltshire
,
especially
,
who
still
remained
very
refractory
and
insolent
,
but
were
at
last
soundly
beaten
into
better
behaviour
,
by
renowned
Lieut.
The
taking
of
all
the
Kings
Commissioners
,
as
they
sate
in
Counsell
at
Shaftsbury
,
and
were
brought
Prisoners
to
Sherburne
by
Colonel
Fleetwood
.
Gen.
Cromwell
,
as
by
his
own
Letter
to
the
Parliament
,
was
certified
of
and
which
notable
bickering
and
brave
defeat
,
I
shall
here
give
the
Reader
a
summary
and
satisfactory
account
,
in
these
two
particular
Relations
following
;
and
first
concerning
the
surprising
of
the
Kings
Commissioners
at
Shaftsbury
,
it
was
briefly
thus
:
The
Generall
being
marched
from
the
Leaguer
westward
upon
some
intended
designes
that
way
,
left
Sherburne
Castle
still
sufficiently
besieged
;
and
the
Enemy
seeing
their
friends
straightned
in
the
Castle
,
used
means
for
some
addresses
to
be
made
to
the
King
for
some
course
to
be
taken
for
their
reliefe
,
and
procured
a
Letter
from
the
King
to
that
purpose
,
which
was
sent
to
his
Agents
of
the
Clubmen
,
to
gather
strength
for
the
raising
of
the
Siege
upon
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
advance
.
The
Leaders
of
the
Clubmen
receiving
these
Letters
from
the
King
,
met
at
Shaftsbury
on
Saturday
the
2
of
August
,
1645.
to
consult
what
course
to
take
for
the
effecting
thereof
,
having
their
Instructions
ready
;
some
observations
were
made
,
that
they
were
not
full
enough
for
the
carrying
on
of
this
designe
,
and
that
therefore
three
more
might
be
added
to
them
.
But
in
the
meane
while
our
wise
and
vigilant
Generall
,
Sir
Thomas
,
hearing
of
the
proceedings
of
these
Clubmen
,
and
doubting
that
if
they
should
go
on
,
they
might
much
impede
the
proceedings
of
those
whom
he
had
left
at
Sherburne
Castle
,
for
the
taking
thereof
,
where
were
in
that
Leagner
Colonell
Pickering
with
a
Brigade
of
2000.
Foot
,
and
Colonell
Whaleys
Regiment
of
Horse
,
to
whom
the
Generall
returned
the
same
day
,
(
being
Saturday
)
to
Sherburne
,
whether
being
come
,
and
having
taken
up
his
head
Quarter
there
,
he
presently
from
thence
sent
away
Colonell
Fleetwood
,
with
his
own
and
Colonell
Whaleys
Regiment
of
Horse
,
to
speed
to
Shaftsbury
,
so
to
oppose
and
destroy
the
Kings
Commissioners
Jesuiticall
designe
there
against
us
:
With
which
two
Regiments
Colonell
Fleetwood
forthwith
marched
to
Shaftsbury
,
dividing
his
Forces
,
that
so
,
when
he
came
neer
the
said
Town
,
he
might
,
and
did
,
surround
it
,
as
a
Guard
with
his
Forces
,
whilst
the
rest
marched
into
Shaftsbury
,
where
the
Commissioners
were
then
sitting
,
and
thus
they
surprized
them
all
,
no●
one
of
them
escaping
,
whom
thus
taken
,
they
brought
Prisoners
to
Sherburne
,
where
they
were
all
examined
one
by
one
,
and
our
as
vertuous
as
valiant
Generall
,
His
Excellencies
most
excellent
demeanour
with
the
Kings
Commissioners
in
their
Examinations
.
learnedly
and
religiously
confuted
them
all
one
by
one
,
the
Clergy
by
Scripture
,
and
his
Advocate
Young
by
Law
;
shewing
them
plainly
how
they
themselves
had
dangerously
acted
contrary
to
their
own
principles
and
pretences
.
The
List
of
all
their
names
was
also
sent
together
with
this
relation
,
the
particular
mention
whereof
,
for
brevities
sake
,
I
forbeare
;
the
totall
number
of
them
was
full
50.
some
of
the
chiefest
of
them
were
these
,
Master
John
Saintlo
,
Master
Richard
Buckridge
,
Master
William
Smith
,
Master
Jarvis
,
Master
Hollis
,
Master
Lovell
,
Master
Estmond
,
Master
Goodwin
,
Master
Davis
,
&c.
and
divers
of
them
most
pestilently
Malignant
Priests
or
Ministers
.
And
at
the
foresaid
time
,
wee
received
the
certain
intelligence
of
the
routing
and
dispersing
of
2500.
of
the
forementioned
Clubmen
,
by
valiant
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
which
were
gathered
in
a
body
in
battalia
upon
Hambleton-Hill
,
neer
Blanford
,
which
in
briefe
was
performed
as
followeth
;
The
Kings
Commissioners
,
The
routing
and
dispersing
of
2500
Club-men
,
by
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
upon
Hambleton
Hill
,
neere
Blanford
in
the
West
.
who
were
the
heads
and
Ringleaders
,
of
the
refractory
Clubmen
of
Dorcester
and
Wilts
,
being
all
surprized
and
imprisoned
,
as
was
before
related
:
The
said
Clubmen
most
peremptorily
and
insolently
sent
(
upon
the
Lords
Day
at
night
)
to
have
their
Leaders
re-delivered
unto
them
,
and
caused
their
Bells
to
be
rung
in
all
places
,
and
Alarms
to
be
given
in
their
●●all
way
of
rising
,
and
about
2500.
of
them
instantly
met
in
a
body
at
Hambleton-hill
,
with
their
Colours
displayed
,
which
were
all
white
(
for
they
had
gotten
white
silken
Colours
)
and
their
Drums
and
severall
Weapons
,
Muskets
,
Pikes
,
Pistols
,
Birding-Peeces
,
Bils
,
Halberts
,
and
many
other
severall
Weapons
,
and
had
thus
drawne
themselves
into
a
Body
.
Whereupon
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
with
500.
Dragoones
,
and
500.
more
in
a
reserve
to
march
after
them
,
marched
out
from
the
Leaguer
toward
these
●●toward
Clubmen
,
and
facing
them
,
they
drew
into
Battalia
,
and
stood
in
a
great
and
ancient
Roman-work
,
which
is
upon
those
hils
,
and
admitted
a
Parley
.
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
demanded
of
them
the
reason
of
their
rising
.
They
answered
,
To
redeeme
their
Heads
,
or
Leaders
,
requiring
their
Commissioners
to
be
delivered
to
them
,
and
then
they
said
they
would
returne
home
,
but
without
their
Leaders
they
would
not
disband
.
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
returned
answer
,
That
they
had
them
Prisoners
;
And
that
they
were
to
answer
for
what
they
had
done
;
and
that
they
were
at
Sherburne
with
the
Generall
,
and
made
a
very
full
and
worthy
speech
to
them
,
to
perswade
them
to
be
wise
,
and
returne
home
in
peace
;
shewing
them
how
they
have
been
misled
by
a
company
of
Malignants
:
and
declaring
what
care
the
Generall
had
taken
to
secure
their
Estates
,
and
settle
peace
amongst
them
,
and
what
comfort
they
found
that
submitted
thereunto
.
But
the
Clubmen
were
very
unruly
;
vapouring
,
and
protesting
punctually
to
rescue
and
redeeme
their
Leaders
,
(
and
indeed
they
are
the
very
notorious
Ringleaders
of
the
Malignants
of
these
parts
)
but
the
moderate
party
(
especially
about
Sommersetshire
)
do
much
deride
their
folly
.
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
took
great
pains
to
appease
them
without
shedding
of
blood
,
but
nothing
would
satisfie
them
,
but
to
have
(
their
Leaders
)
their
Heads
,
delivered
to
them
.
Whereupon
,
the
Clubmen
being
in
Battalia
,
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
drew
up
his
Forces
,
and
charged
them
with
the
500.
Dragoons
,
and
slew
some
12
of
them
,
wounded
many
,
took
some
200
or
300
Prisoners
,
of
the
most
notorious
of
them
,
and
routed
and
dispersed
the
rest
,
who
fled
all
home
,
leaving
their
Colours
and
their
Arms
behind
them
.
And
we
hope
that
now
they
will
no
more
trouble
us
againe
.
A
List
of
what
was
taken
from
the
Clubmen
in
the
fight
between
them
and
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
at
Hambleton-hill
on
Munday
the
4.
of
August
,
1645.
TWo
thousand
five
hundred
routed
.
Three
hundred
taken
Prisoners
.
Twelve
slaine
upon
the
place
.
Many
wounded
.
Two
thousand
Armes
of
all
sorts
,
viz.
Musquets
,
Pikes
,
Pistols
,
Halberts
,
Birding-peeces
,
&c.
All
their
Colours
,
and
Drums
,
and
other
Baggage
.
On
our
side
we
lost
only
three
men
and
some
wounded
.
About
the
eigth
of
this
instant
we
had
certaine
intelligence
out
of
Wales
,
that
that
most
valiant
,
active
,
and
faithfull
Commander
in
those
parts
Major
Generall
Laughorne
,
was
also
very
sucessefull
in
those
parts
of
Wales
;
A
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
in
Wales
,
by
valiant
and
faithfull
Major
Generall
Laughhorne
.
and
understanding
that
the
Kings
designes
and
hopes
were
now
quite
frustrated
of
receiving
any
more
strength
out
of
Wales
,
and
that
therefore
the
ravenous
Royalists
,
yet
residing
there
in
Garrisons
,
being
out
of
hope
of
further
help
and
subsistance
,
then
what
they
had
or
could
get
by
plunder
,
they
began
therefore
to
consume
and
destroy
the
Inhabitants
hopes
of
their
then
present
Harvest
,
that
thus
nothing
might
be
left
undone
(
as
much
as
in
them
lay
)
to
make
Wales
as
miserable
as
the
West
,
and
truly
unhappy
indeed
:
Their
Commanders
in
Chiefe
were
Major
Generall
Stradling
,
and
Major
Edg●●ton
:
But
this
,
I
say
,
the
noble
Major
Generall
understanding
,
he
came
with
his
Forces
,
and
fell
upon
them
(
at
Colby-Moore
,
within
three
miles
of
Haverford-West
,
or
thereabout
)
as
they
were
firing
the
Country
and
Corne
,
The
Prisoners
and
Prizes
taken
at
Colby-Moore
.
and
that
with
such
successe
and
courage
,
that
after
a
sharp
encounter
he
enforced
the
Enemy
to
fly
with
the
losse
of
at
least
150
of
their
men
,
who
were
slaine
upon
the
place
,
and
in
rout
and
pursuit
of
whom
,
tooke
three
Colonels
,
twelve
Majors
,
forty
other
Officers
,
700
Prisoners
,
foure
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
five
Barrels
of
Powder
,
1000
Armes
,
and
all
the
Carriages
that
the
Enemy
had
.
There
were
hearty
thanks
given
to
Almighty
God
,
for
the
great
Victory
,
by
Order
from
the
Parliament
,
upon
the
next
ensuing
Lords
Day
,
in
all
the
Churches
in
London
.
And
indeed
this
brave
Victory
was
the
more
remarkable
,
because
our
Forces
in
those
parts
had
been
a
long
time
before
kept
very
low
,
and
the
Country
had
suffered
much
by
the
violence
and
fury
of
Gerrard
.
But
now
this
most
active
,
loyall
,
and
valiant
Major
Generall
,
prosecuting
this
his
Victory
and
good
Successe
,
tooke
also
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Haverford-West
,
Haverford-West
stormed
&
taken
,
both
Towne
and
Castle
.
by
a
speedy
storming
of
it
,
and
in
it
120
Common
Souldiers
,
20
Commanders
and
Officers
in
Armes
,
whereof
one
Colonell
,
one
Lieutenant
Colonell
,
and
one
Major
,
also
one
Peece
of
Ordnance
,
and
about
150
Arms.
About
the
12
of
this
instant
August
,
we
also
received
certaine
information
by
Letters
from
our
most
renowned
Generall
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
That
about
the
tenth
instant
,
that
strong
Castle
of
Sherburne
,
Sherburne
Castle
stormed
and
taken
by
renowned
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
.
which
the
Enemy
had
vaunted
would
continue
and
hold
out
a
half
yeares
Siege
at
least
,
was
most
valiantly
stormed
,
and
the
next
day
taken
,
the
manner
whereof
,
was
in
briefe
as
followeth
;
Upon
the
tenth
,
as
aforesaid
,
our
great
Guns
began
to
batter
the
strong
wall
of
the
Castle
,
between
the
two
lesser
Towers
thereof
,
and
had
soone
beaten
down
one
of
them
,
and
before
six
of
the
Clock
that
night
,
had
made
a
breach
in
the
Wall
,
so
as
twelve
a
breast
might
enter
,
whereupon
the
most
noble
Generall
sent
a
Drum
with
a
third
Summons
,
to
surrender
the
Castle
,
signifying
with
all
,
That
if
he
were
put
to
a
Storme
,
they
within
would
be
left
inexcusable
:
But
Sir
Lewis
Dives
(
then
Governour
)
detained
the
Drum
,
and
when
the
Drum
spake
some
words
(
as
Sir
Lewis
thought
)
sawcily
,
he
told
him
he
was
in
the
presence
of
a
better
man
than
his
Generall
,
and
sent
no
Answer
till
two
of
the
clock
on
Friday
morning
,
and
then
he
sent
a
Drum
with
this
Messuage
in
writing
to
the
Generall
.
Sir
Lewis
Dives
his
Answer
to
the
Generals
Summons
.
SIR
,
I
must
acknowledge
the
advantage
you
have
of
me
,
by
being
Master
of
my
Wals
,
and
that
you
may
thinke
me
obstinate
without
reason
,
I
have
sent
this
Drum
unto
you
,
to
let
you
know
,
that
if
I
may
have
such
Conditions
from
you
,
as
are
fit
for
a
souldier
and
a
Gentleman
,
with
honour
to
accept
,
I
shall
surrender
this
Castle
into
your
hands
,
otherwise
I
shall
esteeme
it
a
farre
greater
happinesse
to
bury
my
bones
in
it
,
and
the
same
resolution
have
all
those
that
are
with
me
.
And
give
me
leave
to
adde
this
,
That
your
Victory
will
be
crowned
with
more
honour
by
granting
it
,
than
you
will
gaine
glory
by
the
winning
it
,
with
the
losse
of
so
much
blood
as
it
will
cost
.
I
am
your
Servant
Lewis
Dives
Sherburne
Castle
,
August
15.
1645.
Upon
the
receipt
of
this
Answer
,
our
men
presently
prepared
to
storme
the
Castle
,
which
they
performed
with
so
much
courage
and
resolution
,
that
instantly
twenty
of
the
Cabs
leaped
over
the
Wall
,
and
came
to
our
men
,
crying
for
Quarter
,
the
rest
of
them
within
,
being
as
much
amazed
as
the
former
,
cryed
out
for
a
Parley
,
but
then
it
was
too
late
,
onely
Quarter
was
given
them
for
their
lives
,
and
so
our
men
entred
the
Castle
,
where
they
tooke
Prisoners
,
The
Prisoners
and
prizes
taken
.
Sir
Lewis
Dives
,
Colonell
and
Governour
of
the
Castle
,
together
with
his
Lady
,
Colonell
Sir
John
Strangewaies
,
one
of
the
Lord
Pawlets
Sons
;
one
Sir
Cotton
Knight
,
and
Lieutenant
Colonell
Russell
an
Atturney
,
and
sometime
Sub-Governour
of
Weymouth
for
the
King
,
two
Apostate
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
divers
of
the
Commissioners
of
Array
,
9
Captaines
,
11
Lieutenants
,
3
Cornets
,
5
Colours
,
55
Malignant
Gentlemen
of
Wiltshire
,
and
Dorsetshire
,
10
Malignant
Priests
,
400
Common
Souldiers
,
above
800
Armes
,
16
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
a
Morter
Peece
,
and
a
Murtherer
,
60
Barrels
of
powder
,
great
store
of
Provisions
and
rich
housholdstuffe
,
together
with
other
good
plunder
,
which
the
Enemy
had
before
taken
from
the
Country
,
all
which
plunder
our
brave
Souldiers
merrily
divided
among
them
,
and
that
most
deservedly
.
There
were
few
of
the
Enemies
slaine
in
the
storme
,
and
as
few
left
unstript
of
what
was
worth
anything
,
The
slaine
on
our
side
.
after
the
Storme
.
We
lost
not
above
94
men
in
all
this
siege
and
taking
of
the
Castle
,
whereof
Captain
Dove
,
and
two
other
Captains
slaine
with
him
.
About
Aug.
16.
our
most
pious
Parliamentary
Worthies
religiously
Ordered
,
That
(
for
the
further
advancement
of
the
worke
of
Reformation
in
matters
of
Religion
)
First
,
That
no
Bibles
should
be
vented
in
this
Kingdome
,
The
Parliaments
most
pious
and
prudent
care
for
the
Reformation
of
matters
in
Religion
.
without
the
perusall
of
the
Assembly
of
Divines
,
or
such
other
persons
as
should
be
thereunto
appointed
▪
Also
,
That
all
the
Knights
and
Burgesses
of
the
severall
Counties
of
the
Kingdome
,
within
the
power
of
the
Parliament
,
should
send
printed
Bookes
of
the
Directory
for
Gods
Worship
,
fairly
bound
up
in
Leather
,
unto
the
Committees
of
Parliament
,
residing
in
the
respective
Counties
of
England
and
Wales
,
who
should
with
all
convenient
speed
send
the
same
,
and
cause
them
to
be
delivered
unto
the
severall
respective
Constables
,
or
other
Officers
,
of
all
the
severall
Parishes
,
and
respective
Chappalries
and
Donatives
within
the
Kingdome
of
England
and
Dominion
of
Wales
,
and
the
Port
and
Town
of
Barwick
,
that
is
to
say
,
one
Booke
to
the
respective
Constables
,
and
other
Officers
of
every
one
of
the
said
Parishes
,
Chappelries
and
Donatives
,
to
be
paid
for
by
the
Inhabitants
within
the
said
severall
Parishes
and
Chappelries
.
And
it
is
further
hereby
Ordained
by
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
,
That
if
any
person
or
persons
whatsoever
shall
at
any
time
or
times
hereafter
abuse
or
cause
the
aforesaid
Book
of
Common
Prayer
to
be
abused
in
any
Church
,
Chappell
,
or
publique
place
of
Worship
,
or
in
any
private
place
or
Family
,
within
the
Kingdome
of
England
or
Dominion
of
Wales
,
or
Port
and
Towne
of
Barwick
,
that
then
every
such
person
so
offending
therein
,
shall
for
the
first
offence
forfeit
and
pay
the
summe
of
five
pounds
of
lawfull
English
money
,
for
the
second
offence
the
summe
of
tenne
pounds
,
and
for
the
third
offence
shall
suffer
one
whole
yeares
imprisonment
,
without
Bayle
or
Main
prize
.
And
it
is
further
Ordained
,
that
every
Minister
which
shall
not
henceforth
pursue
and
observe
the
Directory
for
Publike
Worship
,
according
to
the
true
intent
and
meaning
thereof
,
in
all
exercises
of
the
publike
Worship
of
God
within
this
Realme
of
England
,
and
dominion
of
Wales
,
and
within
the
Towne
and
Port
of
Barwick
,
shall
for
every
time
that
he
shall
so
offend
,
lose
and
forseit
the
summe
of
forty
shillings
of
lawfull
English
mony
.
And
that
what
person
soever
shall
with
intent
to
bring
the
said
Directory
into
contempt
and
neglect
,
or
to
raise
opposition
against
it
,
Preach
,
Write
,
Print
,
or
cause
to
be
written
or
printed
,
any
thing
in
the
derogation
or
depraving
of
the
said
Booke
,
or
any
thing
therein
contained
,
or
any
part
thereof
,
shall
lose
and
forfeit
for
every
such
offence
,
such
a
summe
of
money
,
as
shall
at
the
time
of
his
conviction
be
thought
fit
to
be
imposed
upon
him
,
by
those
before
whom
he
shall
have
his
triall
,
provided
,
that
it
be
not
lesse
than
five
pounds
,
and
not
exceeding
the
summe
of
fifty
pounds
.
And
be
it
further
ordained
by
the
authority
aforesaid
,
That
no
person
or
persons
shall
be
at
any
time
hereafter
impeached
or
molested
,
of
,
or
for
any
of
the
offences
last
above
mentioned
,
hereafter
to
be
committed
or
done
contrary
to
this
Ordinance
,
unlesse
he
or
they
so
offending
be
thereof
indicted
at
the
next
or
second
generall
Sessions
,
to
be
holden
before
any
Justices
of
Oyre
,
and
determiner
,
or
Justices
of
Assize
,
or
before
the
Justices
of
Peace
at
their
generall
quarter
Sessions
next
after
any
offence
committed
or
done
contrary
to
the
tenor
of
this
Ordinance
,
and
that
he
be
thereby
lawfully
convicted
according
to
the
Lawes
of
this
Realm
,
by
verdict
of
twelve
men
,
or
by
his
own
confession
.
It
is
further
Ordered
and
Ordained
,
That
all
Common
Prayer
Bookes
remaining
in
Parish
Churches
and
Chappels
,
shall
within
a
moneth
after
the
publishing
of
this
Ordinance
,
be
by
the
Church-wardens
,
or
Constables
of
the
respective
Parishes
,
under
the
penalty
of
forty
shillings
,
to
be
employed
as
aforesaid
,
carried
unto
the
Committees
of
the
respective
Counties
,
where
they
shall
be
found
,
to
be
disposed
of
as
the
Parliament
shall
direct
.
And
about
the
20.
of
this
instant
,
we
were
for
certaine
informed
by
Letters
out
of
the
Northern
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
that
about
this
time
the
English
and
Scottish
forces
were
very
considerable
in
Horse
and
Dragoones
,
for
the
preservation
of
those
parts
from
the
rage
of
the
Royalists
,
viz.
That
Lieutenant
Generall
Lesley
with
5000.
The
good
condition
of
our
Forces
in
the
North
,
and
the
Kings
Plot
there
frustrated
,
and
his
Forces
defeated
.
Horse
and
Dragoons
,
valiant
Col.
Ros●●er
with
1000.
and
the
Nottingham
,
Darby
,
and
Staffordshire
Horse
joyned
with
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
had
their
Rendezvouz
neare
Doncaster
,
and
were
compleat
10000.
Horse
and
Dragoones
,
their
foot
being
left
at
Yorke
,
for
their
better
safety
and
security
;
the
Kings
great
desire
and
designe
being
at
this
time
(
as
they
were
certainly
informed
)
to
get
further
into
the
North
,
but
valiant
and
vigilant
Major
Generall
Poyntz
tooke
speciall
care
to
prevent
him
,
and
to
secure
the
passages
at
Ferribridge
,
so
to
impede
his
progresse
that
way
;
yet
at
last
the
King
was
come
on
as
neare
as
Doncaster
,
and
had
made
Proclamation
that
all
should
come
in
to
him
to
goe
along
with
him
to
Yorke
,
where
he
hoped
to
make
a
second
Nest
to
nestle
his
devouring
Cormorants
again
,
but
findeing
no
appearance
answerable
to
his
expectation
,
but
contrariwise
all
our
Forces
ready
to
receive
him
,
he
therefore
made
a
speedy
retreat
backe
againe
,
in
which
his
retreat
a
party
of
our
Horse
fell
fiercely
upon
his
reare
,
and
ferretted
them
soundly
,
where
they
tooke
the
Lord
Harris
,
a
Papist
,
Prisoner
,
together
with
100.
Horse
,
and
divers
Prisoners
,
and
forced
the
King
to
fly
away
thence
to
Newarke
.
About
the
24.
of
this
instant
,
the
prime
Prisoners
taken
by
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
at
Sherburn-Castle
were
brought
to
London
by
Sea
,
Sir
Lewis
Dives
,
and
Sir
George
Strangwaies
brought
prisoners
to
the
Parliament
and
two
of
the
cheife
of
them
,
were
(
as
this
day
)
brought
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
viz.
Sir
Lewis
Dives
,
late
Governour
of
Sherburn
Castle
for
the
King
,
and
Col.
Sir
George
Strangewaies
formerly
a
Member
of
that
House
,
who
were
by
a
strong
Guard
attended
,
and
at
last
caused
to
come
into
the
House
to
the
Bar
,
where
Dives
demeaned
himselfe
very
supercilliously
and
proudly
,
seeming
to
refuse
to
kneel
on
both
his
knees
til
he
was
compelled
unto
it
;
and
then
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
told
him
,
that
he
was
much
to
be
lamented
,
who
notwithstanding
that
he
had
been
a
meanes
to
shed
so
much
innocent
bloud
,
and
had
committed
so
much
Treason
against
his
native
Kingdome
,
endeavouring
to
destroy
the
same
,
and
helping
(
as
much
as
in
him
was
)
to
draw
the
King
from
his
Parliament
;
and
yet
that
his
heart
should
no
more
(
nay
not
at
all
)
relent
,
but
that
he
looked
before
that
Honourable
presence
,
as
one
whom
God
had
given
over
to
hardnesse
of
heart
,
and
impudency
of
carriage
;
he
therefore
for
his
Treasons
pronounced
the
Commitment
of
him
,
and
of
Sir
George
Strangewaies
,
to
the
Tower
of
London
,
there
to
remaine
Prisoners
till
Justice
should
farther
proceed
against
them
.
And
about
the
28.
instant
,
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
our
most
renowned
Generall
,
having
his
Leaguer
,
now
before
Bristoll
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
from
them
,
that
the
Club-men
of
Gloucester
,
and
Somersetshire
expressed
much
affection
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Army
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Leaguer
before
Bristoll
,
and
the
taking
of
the
strong
Fort
called
Ports-head
point
.
and
afforded
them
a
gallant
Party
,
for
the
taking
of
this
brave
and
strong
City
of
Bristoll
;
and
that
Somersetshire
had
raised
at
least
2000.
men
,
and
were
joyned
with
Sir
Thomas
in
the
taking
of
the
strong
Fort
called
Portshead-point
,
the
true
and
exact
manner
whereof
being
related
by
a
Letter
sent
from
an
eminent
Commander
in
the
said
Leaguer
,
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
;
I
have
here
thought
fit
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
to
insert
the
said
Letter
verbatim
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
of
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
I
wrot
unto
you
the
other
day
in
what
posture
we
were
before
the
Towne
,
we
have
since
incroached
upon
our
Enemies
,
and
in
many
places
got
within
Pistoll
shot
,
and
have
had
hot
incounters
with
them
:
On
Munday
morning
last
about
foure
a
Clock
they
sallyed
out
againe
,
and
we
watched
how
to
catch
them
,
and
that
evening
we
took
Sir
Bernard
Ashley
the
best
Souldier
in
Bristoll
,
and
kild
Col.
Daniel
,
for
he
had
seaven
bullets
in
his
body
,
but
being
so
neere
the
works
,
we
durst
not
alight
to
bring
off
his
body
,
Sir
Bernard
Ashley
we
have
Prisoner
,
though
sore
wounded
:
The
other
day
,
at
our
first
comming
,
we
shot
Sir
Richard
Crane
(
another
great
favourer
of
Ruports
)
through
the
thighe
,
of
which
he
lyes
dangerously
ill
,
the
party
of
Foot
under
Lieutenant
Col.
Kempson
,
hath
taken
the
strong
Fort
of
Ports-head
point
,
and
therein
●ix
pieces
of
Ordnance
,
and
one
Demy-culvering
,
so
our
Ships
may
come
in
freely
into
Severne
;
we
have
also
seized
on
one
Ship
in
Avon
,
with
twelve
peice
of
Ordnance
.
The
last
night
we
were
all
up
in
Armes
,
expecting
a
Sally
out
,
of
one
thousand
Horse
upon
our
Guards
,
being
extream
wet
weather
all
night
long
;
the
Enemy
drew
out
under
their
Workes
,
but
their
Scouts
discerning
our
readinesse
came
not
on
,
besides
they
had
a
most
fierce
Alarm
,
Ports-head
point
was
taken
,
and
the
Parliament
Ships
coming
up
the
River
,
the
Towns
men
were
dismayed
,
and
threw
down
Arms
,
Rupert
imprisoned
some
of
them
,
and
thus
is
the
condition
of
affaires
for
the
present
.
We
had
by
this
raised
as
good
Works
against
theirs
as
may
be
,
and
if
Goring
come
on
of
the
other
hand
:
But
singly
,
either
of
them
we
feare
not
.
I
am
in
great
hast
,
and
can
write
no
more
but
that
I
am
,
Sir
,
Your
most
humble
servant
.
From
before
Bristoll
,
Aug.
28.
1645.
at
4.
in
the
afternoone
.
Colonell
Morgan
is
before
Barklay
Castle
,
and
the
Generall
hath
sent
a
Regiment
of
Horse
to
his
assistance
.
Our
Horse
before
Bristoll
have
done
five
daies
and
nights
duty
,
never
coming
off
the
Field
.
And
about
the
30
of
this
instant
August
,
came
certaine
information
by
Letters
to
London
from
Redding
,
that
a
Party
of
about
120
Horse
from
Wallingford
and
Dennington
,
came
into
those
parts
to
gather
Contribution
Money
,
even
within
a
mile
of
Redding
;
Colonell
Baxter
the
Governour
of
Reading
,
with
Captaine
Pile
,
and
as
many
Horse
and
Dragoones
of
their
Troops
as
could
be
presently
made
ready
,
which
was
not
above
30
or
40
in
all
at
most
,
understanding
thereof
,
sent
to
Colonell
Moore
ond
Captain
Burroughs
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
neer
Redding
.
who
then
had
about
100
of
Abington
Horse
quartered
also
at
Redding
to
prepare
for
his
Reserve
.
The
Enemy
upon
their
March
homeward
ware
closely
followed
by
the
Governours
party
whose
forlorn
hope
forced
the
Enemies
Rear
guard
to
their
body
at
which
their
body
faced
about
,
and
caused
our
forlorn
to
retreat
,
and
they
perceiving
our
number
to
be
but
small
,
pursued
the
Governour
through
and
through
,
yet
he
had
but
one
man
slain
,
and
eight
of
his
men
were
taken
Prisoners
,
and
the
Governours
sword
was
cut
off
to
the
hilt
,
for
upon
the
Enemies
facing
about
upon
ours
,
the
Governour
seeing
the
Enemies
advantage
to
be
at
least
foure
to
one
,
did
forbeare
an
engagement
,
till
he
had
sent
one
of
his
Captaines
to
know
how
far
behind
the
Abington
horse
were
,
Ours
worsted
at
the
first
by
false
intelligence
.
and
to
give
them
the
Word
,
who
returned
to
the
Governour
,
and
told
him
they
were
at
hand
,
which
proved
otherwise
,
to
the
hazard
of
the
Governour
,
and
his
whole
party
,
then
engaging
,
as
you
have
heard
.
See
here
therefore
how
much
conducing
to
the
welfare
of
martiall
affaires
,
true
intelligence
is
,
and
how
the
want
of
it
proves
destructive
.
In
this
interim
,
at
length
,
and
seasonably
enough
,
came
in
Colonell
Moore
,
and
Captain
Burroughs
with
their
horse
,
and
they
,
now
,
with
the
Governours
Horse
and
Dragoones
,
being
rallied
againe
,
very
fiercely
charged
the
Enemy
again
,
The
Enemy
quite
routed
and
a
brave
victory
obtained
.
bravely
routed
them
,
regained
their
prisoners
,
tooke
about
50
Horse
of
the
Enemies
,
60
Arms
,
23
Prisoners
,
one
Major
,
one
Captaine
,
and
sorely
wounded
another
,
and
slew
13
of
them
on
the
ground
,
and
in
their
pursuit
,
which
ours
had
upon
them
for
at
least
five
miles
:
The
rest
escaped
by
flight
to
tell
their
fellowes
at
Wallingford
what
a
brave
prize
and
purchase
they
had
got
.
We
had
but
that
one
man
slaine
upon
the
place
,
forementioned
,
and
two
dyed
since
of
their
wounds
.
The
Governour
,
Colonell
Moore
,
Captaine
Pile
,
Captaine
Burroughs
,
and
Quarter-Master
Barker
,
behaved
themselves
with
much
gallantry
in
this
businesse
,
and
generally
the
Souldiers
fought
all
of
them
very
bravely
;
but
most
justly
to
God
be
all
the
praise
of
the
victory
.
And
about
the
same
time
we
also
understood
for
certaine
,
by
Letters
out
of
Shropshire
,
That
the
brave
and
active
Garrison
of
Shrewsbury
fell
also
upon
a
party
of
the
Enemies
at
Bishops-Castle
,
Valiant
Major
Fenicks
good
Service
at
Bishops
Castle
in
Shropshire
.
in
that
County
,
as
they
were
hot
in
plundring
the
Fayre
,
which
was
then
kept
there
,
whom
they
bravely
and
suddenly
routed
,
rescued
all
the
plunder
,
tooke
200
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
and
many
Prisoners
:
This
Service
was
performed
by
valiant
Major
Fenick
,
and
the
Enemies
party
was
from
Ludlow
and
Bridge-North
.
And
here
,
now
,
good
Reader
,
let
me
desire
thee
to
make
a
little
pause
and
parley
with
thy
heart
and
soul
,
in
the
serious
contemplation
and
consideration
of
the
rich
and
rare
mercies
of
this
moneth
also
,
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
.
wherein
thou
hast
most
remarkably
seen
the
faithful
performance
of
this
our
still-continued
mighty
&
marvelous
wonder
of
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
,
or
rather
indeed
,
more
and
more
prospered
and
preserved
,
in
the
midst
of
such
,
and
so
many
fierce
&
furious
flashes
and
flames
of
mischief
and
malignity
,
in
outragious
opposition
against
it
,
which
hath
bin
most
abundantly
demonstrated
,
both
in
Captain
Allens
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
neer
Stamford
in
Lincolnshire
:
In
the
surprisall
of
the
Kings
Commissioners
at
Shaftsbury
by
Colonell
Fleetwood
:
In
the
routing
of
the
Clubmen
by
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
:
In
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
in
Wales
,
by
Major
Generall
Laughorne
:
In
the
storming
and
taking
of
Sherburne
Castle
,
by
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
:
In
the
Parliaments
pious
and
prudent
care
for
the
reformation
of
matters
in
Religion
:
In
the
good
condition
of
our
Forces
in
the
North
,
whereby
a
dangerous
designe
of
the
Kings
was
frustrated
and
his
forces
defeated
:
In
our
most
noble
and
renowned
Generals
winning
of
that
strong
Fort
at
Bristoll
,
called
Ports-head
Point
:
In
that
brave
,
but
dangerous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
neer
Reading
:
And
Major
Fenicks
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Bishops-Castle
in
Shropshire
:
All
which
rare
Parliamentary
Mercies
,
bestowed
on
us
,
and
sore
pinches
and
pulls
thus
from
time
to
time
,
put
upon
and
wrested
from
our
vile
and
vexatious
Enemies
:
O
how
ought
the
gracious
and
gratefull
recordation
and
consideration
thereof
,
work
upon
our
spirits
,
and
affect
our
souls
with
unexpressible
gratitude
to
our
God
,
the
most
mercifull
,
wise
,
and
wonderfull
worker
of
them
,
and
cause
us
to
break
forth
with
holy
David
,
that
sweet
singer
of
Israel
,
into
this
holy
extasie
of
exultation
and
rejoycing
,
sing
and
say
,
Psal.
6●
.
6
,
7.
8
,
Our
souls
waite
,
yea
wait
only
upon
God
,
for
our
expectation
is
only
from
him
.
He
only
is
our
rock
and
our
salvation
,
he
is
our
defence
,
whereby
we
are
not
moved
.
In
the
Lord
our
God
is
our
salvation
,
and
our
onely
glory
,
yea
he
is
the
rock
of
our
strength
,
and
our
righteousnesse
,
therefore
will
we
trust
in
him
still
,
and
at
all
times
.
And
thus
now
to
proceed
,
September
.
1645.
And
here
I
shall
begin
the
yet
further
sight
and
survey
of
this
next
ensuing
Moneths
marvell
,
and
most
worthily
to
be
admired
wonder
of
this
our
still
unconsumed
Burning-Bush
,
in
representing
to
the
Reader
in
the
first
place
,
an
excellent
Declaration
,
set
forth
and
sent
into
Wales
,
by
the
wisdome
and
providence
of
the
most
renowned
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
,
about
the
beginning
of
this
Moneth
of
September
,
1645.
providently
(
I
say
)
and
prudently
to
undeceive
that
pittifully
misled
and
abused
people
,
A
most
foul
and
false
projected
slander
of
the
Royaiists
to
abuse
the
Parliament
and
people
of
Wales
.
who
had
been
over-perswaded
,
and
made
to
believe
,
all
along
,
and
all
over
that
whole
Dominion
and
Principality
,
even
as
much
as
possibly
might
be
,
by
the
lying
and
irreligious
Royalists
,
That
the
Parliament
mainly
endeavoured
to
make
a
Conquest
of
their
Country
,
and
to
gratifie
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
with
the
totall
donation
of
it
unto
them
,
as
a
reward
and
requitall
of
their
assistance
in
this
present
War
;
thus
,
most
maliciously
and
falsly
to
slander
the
Parliaments
proceedings
,
and
thus
the
more
to
exasperate
the
thoughts
,
and
stir
and
stimulate
the
spirits
and
splene
of
the
naturally
restie
Welchmen
,
against
the
Parliament
;
which
said
Declaration
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
and
for
the
excellency
of
the
thing
it self
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
it
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
Authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
A
Declaration
of
the
Lords
and
Commons
Assembled
in
Parliament
.
Die
Lunae
8.
Septemb.
1645.
WHereas
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
assembled
,
are
informed
that
by
the
subtle
and
malicious
practises
of
a
Popish
and
Malignant
party
,
opposite
to
Gods
Cause
and
the
prosperity
of
this
Kingdom
,
it
hath
been
insinuated
and
infused
into
sundry
of
the
Inhabitants
of
his
Majesties
Do●●inions
of
Wales
,
to
dis-affect
and
poyson
them
against
the
proceedings
of
the
Parliament
,
That
it
was
their
intention
to
gratifie
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
for
their
assistance
in
these
our
extremities
drawn
upon
us
by
the
said
Popish
and
Malignant
party
,
with
the
Estates
and
Lands
of
the
said
Inhabitants
,
which
is
so
absolutely
false
,
that
it
never
entred
into
their
thoughts
,
and
consequently
needed
no
refutation
:
Yet
that
the
Subjects
of
this
Kingdome
,
inhabiting
within
the
said
Dominion
of
Wales
,
may
receive
full
and
befiting
satisfaction
,
and
We
and
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
Vindication
against
so
foule
and
so
barbarous
an
aspersion
,
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
do
testifie
and
declare
to
all
persons
whatsoever
,
to
whom
these
shall
come
,
That
they
do
much
abhor
and
detest
an
Act
of
such
Injustice
and
Inhumanity
,
and
that
they
are
so
farre
from
doing
any
such
thing
,
that
if
any
of
the
said
Inhabitants
upon
due
sense
and
sorrow
for
any
of
their
Crimes
and
Misdemeanours
committed
against
the
present
Parliament
,
shall
submit
and
apply
themselves
by
humble
Petition
to
the
Parliament
,
and
desire
the
favour
of
,
and
reconciliation
to
the
same
,
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
will
be
thereupon
ready
to
receive
any
and
all
such
,
upon
such
reasonable
terms
as
the
wisdome
of
the
Parliament
shall
thinke
in
some
measure
proportionable
to
the
qualities
and
degrees
of
their
severall
offences
,
and
thereupon
yeeld
them
all
such
aid
and
assistance
,
as
they
shall
reasonably
desire
,
and
the
Parliament
be
able
to
〈◊〉
Provided
alwaies
that
this
shall
not
extend
to
any
that
are
excepted
from
pardon
within
the
Propositions
lately
presented
to
his
Majesty
for
a
safe
and
well
grounded
Peace
.
Jo.
Brown
Cler.
Parliamentorum
.
And
here
now
the
Reader
may
be
pleased
to
remember
,
That
about
the
latter
end
of
the
last
Moneths
Relations
I
intimated
our
renowned
Gener●●s
b●leaguering
and
besieging
of
the
strong
Town
or
City
of
Bristoll
,
and
what
a
good
beginning
he
had
made
there
,
in
taking
from
the
Enemy
that
strong
Fort
of
theirs
,
called
Portshead-Point
,
And
now
about
the
ninth
of
this
instant
September
,
as
we
were
credibly
informed
,
our
noble
and
pious
Generall
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
resolving
to
set
effectually
upon
the
work
of
winning
and
subduing
the
City
to
the
Parliaments
just
obedience
,
for
the
better
and
more
happy
and
hopefull
effecting
whereof
,
he
most
rightly
and
religiously
resolved
first
to
seek
the
Lords
assistance
therein
,
A
day
of
Humiliation
in
the
Generals
Army
before
the
storming
of
Bristoll
.
and
therefore
appointed
a
day
of
holy
humiliation
to
be
solemnly
kept
throughout
the
whole
Army
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
▪
and
then
they
all
prepared
to
storme
the
City
suddenly
,
the
Somerset
Clubmen
having
at
a
meeting
,
at
a
place
called
Dunderry
,
declared
themselves
with
great
alacrity
and
readinesse
to
give
Sir
Thomas
their
best
assistance
,
for
the
regaining
of
this
said
City
of
Bristoll
.
But
before
the
storming
thereof
you
must
take
notice
,
that
our
most
noble
and
renowned
Generall
had
sent
his
Summons
to
Prince
Rupert
,
Bristoll
summoned
.
the
then
Governour
thereof
,
to
have
it
surrendred
unto
him
on
fair
and
●itting
Articles
or
Propositions
,
which
Rupert
put
off
with
tricks
and
delayes
,
and
desires
to
send
,
first
to
his
Unkle
the
King
,
ere
he
would
or
could
resolve
ought
therein
:
Thus
shewing
himselfe
in
his
old
proper
Colours
,
pre●ending
one
thing
and
intending
another
,
onely
to
gaine
time
till
his
Counter-Scarffs
,
and
inner-Lines
were
fully
finished
,
about
which
(
at
that
time
)
they
were
very
active
and
nimble
(
as
indeed
it
beloved
them
)
day
and
night
.
But
to
be
brief
,
all
relations
to
a
true
Treaty
being
broken
off
,
and
in
this
the
Prince
and
his
Confederates
within
,
being
left
inexcusable
,
for
refusing
the
fair
and
honourable
Conditions
which
noble
Sir
Thomas
,
like
himself
,
had
tendred
unto
him
,
very
faire
,
I
say
,
and
honourable
;
and
therefore
the
blood
that
was
to
be
shed
and
inevitably
spilt
to
be
challenged
at
their
hands
,
and
laid
on
their
heads
;
It
was
now
therefore
(
I
say
)
peremptorily
resolved
on
Tuesday
night
,
being
the
9
of
Septemb
▪
Bristoll
stormed
,
and
the
manner
thereof
.
to
storm
the
City
,
the
manner
of
the
storm
was
before
thus
agreed
on
,
●●lon
Welden
was
to
have
one
Brigade
,
consisting
of
foure
T●unton
Regiments
,
viz.
Colonell
Welden
,
Col.
Twoolds●y
,
Colonell
Fort●soues
,
and
Colonell
Herberts
Regiments
,
who
were
to
make
good
Somersetshire
side
,
and
to
storme
in
three
places
.
Col.
Mountague
to
command
the
Generals
Brigade
,
consisting
of
the
Generals
,
Col.
Mountagues
,
Col.
Pickerings
,
and
Sir
Hardresse
W●llers
.
Regiments
,
to
storm
on
both
sides
of
Lawford
Gate
,
Col.
Rainsborough
had
another
Brigade
,
consisting
of
his
own
,
Major
Generall
Skippons
,
Colonell
Hammonds
,
Col.
Birches
,
and
Col.
Barkleys
Regiments
,
to
storm
on
this
side
the
River
Froom
,
beginning
on
the
right
hand
of
the
Sally-Port
,
The
disposall
of
all
the
Brigades
and
Regiments
about
Bristoll
.
up
to
Priors-Fort
,
and
200.
of
this
Brigade
to
go
in
Boats
with
the
Seamen
,
to
storm
Water-Port
.
One
regiment
of
Foot
and
another
of
Horse
to
be
moving
up
and
down
in
the
Closes
before
the
Royall-Fort
,
to
alarm
them
;
and
one
Regiment
of
Dragoones
,
with
two
of
Horse
,
to
attempt
the
Line
and
Works
by
Clifton
and
Washingtons
breach
.
The
manner
of
the
storm
being
thus
agreed
on
Tuesday
at
night
,
all
the
Army
,
Horse
and
Foot
,
round
the
City
,
were
set
in
a
posture
to
fall
on
;
the
signes
to
give
notice
when
the
storm
should
begin
,
were
by
kindling
a
fire
of
straw
,
and
shooting
of
foure
great
Gunnes
.
Our
Word
,
The
Word
.
Col.
Rainsboroughs
brave
service
on
his
part
.
during
the
Storm
,
was
David
,
and
after
the
Line
was
entred
,
the
Word
was
,
The
Lord
of
Hosts
.
About
two
of
the
Clock
in
the
morning
the
storm
began
,
the
Souldiers
shouted
for
joy
,
the
service
was
very
hot
for
a
time
,
especially
with
Colonell
Rainsboroughs
Brigade
,
who
with
a
party
of
his
Forces
spent
3
houres
in
the
storming
of
Pryers-Fort
,
a
place
of
great
advantage
,
which
piece
of
Service
was
as
bravely
performed
,
as
ever
thing
was
done
by
man
,
in
regard
they
were
put
to
the
utmost
,
by
scaling-Ladders
to
win
the
Fort.
They
cut
in
pieces
most
of
the
Forces
within
this
Fort
,
and
made
the
rest
unserviceable
,
and
gave
no
Quarter
to
Major
Price
in
the
Fort.
This
Brigade
took
foure
great
Pieces
in
this
Fort
,
And
Colonell
Mountagues
on
his
part
.
and
two
more
in
a
Redoubt
,
and
Colonell
Mountagues
Brigade
took
sixteen
Pieces
in
the
severall
Works
and
Half-Moons
which
they
gained
by
storming
.
The
other
Brigade
under
Colonell
Welden
,
fell
on
Somersetshire
side
,
with
a
great
deal
of
resolution
,
but
when
the
Ladders
were
set
to
the
Works
,
they
were
too
short
,
the
moat
being
very
deep
,
so
that
they
only
alarm'd
the
Enemy
.
The
Clubmen
who
fell
on
at
Bedminster
,
much
terrified
the
Enemy
.
Our
losse
of
men
was
inconsiderable
,
yea
,
almost
not
credible
,
considering
their
fierce
brunts
.
And
truly
in
Colonell
Rainsborough
and
Colonell
Mountagues
Brigade
,
not
forty
men
were
lost
,
and
our
Horse
entred
with
our
Foot
,
the
Pioneers
having
thrown
down
the
Line
,
and
beaten
off
the
Enemies
Horse
,
and
took
Colonell
Taylor
,
formerly
a
Member
of
Parliament
,
being
mortally
wounded
.
We
had
on
our
part
Captaine
Ireton
sore
wounded
,
who
was
a
Captain
of
Horse
,
an
honest
and
stout
man
,
Major
Bethel
was
slightly
wounded
;
Major
Saintleger
,
and
two
Majors
more
of
the
Enemies
part
,
and
divers
others
were
taken
Prisoners
.
Now
ours
,
by
this
time
,
being
thus
made
masters
of
the
most
part
of
the
Town
,
Almost
all
the
Town
taken
.
and
all
their
Works
,
but
onely
the
Main
Fort
;
Rupert
fled
into
the
Castle
,
and
ours
being
about
to
plant
Ordnance
against
it
,
Rupert
being
fled
into
the
Castle
,
desires
a
Parley
.
on
Wednesday
morning
about
eight
of
the
clock
,
Rupert
sent
to
desire
a
Parley
,
but
the
Souldiers
were
generally
unwilling
to
hearken
to
any
tearms
of
Treaty
,
since
,
now
,
they
were
in
so
faire
a
way
of
taking
all
by
force
;
but
the
thrice
noble
Generall
,
out
of
his
generous
and
noble
disposition
,
and
resolution
to
mercy
,
rather
than
to
see
so
brave
a
Towne
burnt
to
ashes
and
destroyed
(
Rupert
having
already
fired
it
in
three
places
,
and
vowed
to
burne
all
ere
he
would
yeeld
without
Articles
of
agreement
)
satisfied
his
Souldiers
,
and
condiscended
to
a
Treaty
,
which
by
six
of
the
clock
on
that
Wednesday
night
produced
too
honourable
termes
for
such
a
mischievous
and
bloody
Prince
:
The
Towne
and
Castle
of
Bristoll
surrendred
on
Articles
of
Agreement
.
Colonell
Murrey
and
another
Knight
being
sent
to
the
Generall
,
as
Hostages
for
the
performance
of
those
Articles
,
which
were
about
ten
in
number
,
which
here
,
for
brevities
sake
,
I
omit
particularly
to
mention
;
and
Sir
Robert
Pye
,
and
Sir
Hardresse
Waller
were
sent
as
Hostages
to
the
Prince
.
And
things
on
both
sides
yeelded
to
and
promised
being
exactly
performed
accordingly
,
the
Prince
and
his
traine
issued
out
of
Bristoll
,
accompanied
some
part
of
his
way
by
our
renowned
Generall
,
and
ours
immediately
possessed
of
the
City
and
Castle
,
with
all
therein
,
save
what
Rupert
was
permitted
on
the
Agreement
to
have
with
him
;
Intelligence
of
the
taking
of
Bristoll
brought
to
the
Parliament
,
&
the
Messengers
rewarded
.
all
which
premises
were
confirmed
by
the
testimony
and
intelligence
of
three
severall
Messengers
,
sent
to
London
immediately
to
the
Parliament
,
with
Letters
from
Bristoll
,
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
Messengers
had
,
by
Order
of
the
House
,
60
l.
to
be
divided
among
them
,
for
their
reward
,
in
bringing
this
most
welcome
newes
to
the
Parliament
.
And
it
was
ordered
,
That
on
the
next
ensuing
Lords
Day
,
deserved
and
bounden
thanks
should
be
given
to
Almighty
God
,
in
all
Parish
Churches
and
Chappels
within
the
Line
of
Communication
and
Bills
of
Mortality
in
London
and
Westminster
,
Thanks
returned
to
God
for
the
thus
regaining
of
the
City
of
Bristoll
.
for
the
great
and
good
successe
which
God
had
given
to
our
Forces
under
the
Command
of
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
in
taking
the
City
of
Bristoll
,
with
the
Castle
and
Forts
thereof
.
And
on
the
Lords
Day
fortnight
following
,
Octob.
5.
like
bounden
thanks
to
be
given
also
in
all
the
Parish
Churches
within
the
power
of
the
Parliament
,
thorow
all
England
and
Wales
.
Our
most
renowned
Generall
,
upon
his
return
from
Rupert
,
viewed
the
Royall
Fort
in
Bristol
,
which
he
esteemed
one
of
the
bravest
citadels
in
all
England
,
in
it
were
24
Peeces
mounted
upon
five
bastions
,
powder
in
quantity
answerable
,
The
strength
and
Wealth
of
the
City
of
Bristoll
when
it
was
taken
.
victuall
in
abundance
of
all
sorts
,
80
or
100
tunne
of
Beer
,
Bread
sufficient
to
serve
almost
100000
men
a
day
:
Upon
the
Line
,
Castle
and
Forts
,
might
be
in
all
about
200
Peeces
of
Ordnance
then
mounted
,
and
300
Barrels
of
Powder
,
Match
and
Powder
proportionable
,
a
great
Magazine
of
Arms
;
some
reported
(
and
that
by
the
last
and
best
intelligence
)
7000.
ten
small
Ships
in
the
Harbour
,
ten
Commanders
slaine
,
The
Enemies
losse
and
our
gaine
at
Bristoll
.
one
Colonell
mortally
wounded
,
sixty
Officers
and
Souldiers
slaine
in
the
storme
,
37
desperately
wounded
:
In
the
said
storm
we
also
tooke
prisoners
,
20
Officers
in
Arms
,
200
Common
Souldiers
,
and
about
1000
after
the
taking
of
the
City
of
Bristoll
,
forsook
the
Enemy
,
and
chose
rather
to
fight
with
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
than
to
side
any
longer
with
the
Kings
Cormorants
;
we
also
took
(
in
speciall
)
Basalisk
,
the
Warning-Peece
which
was
lost
in
Cornwall
,
the
yeare
before
,
with
some
other
Peeces
of
ours
,
then
also
lost
,
so
that
,
at
Naseby
,
Bridgewater
,
and
here
in
Bristoll
,
we
have
re-taken
all
the
brave
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
we
had
lost
before
in
the
West
.
All
this
rare
and
admirable
successe
was
the
Lords
doing
,
and
is
and
ought
to
be
most
marvellous
in
our
eyes
,
to
him
alone
therefore
be
all
the
praise
and
glory
most
worthily
ascribed
for
ever
and
ever
.
Renowned
&
religious
Major
Generall
Skippon
made
Governour
of
Bristoll
.
Divers
Gentlemen
of
the
West
did
petition
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
that
renowned
and
religious
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
that
famous
Commander
in
Arms
,
should
be
made
Governour
of
the
City
of
Bristoll
,
which
was
accordingly
(
and
that
most
worthily
)
condescended
unto
by
the
Parliament
.
And
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
12
instant
,
we
received
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
from
Shrewsbury
,
that
the
valiant
and
victorious
forces
of
that
brave
and
most
active
Garrison
,
Shrewsburies
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Bridge-North
.
having
intelligence
in
what
posture
the
Enemy
lay
at
Bridge-North
,
they
suddenly
and
silently
marched
thither
,
and
undiscovered
fell
upon
the
Centinels
,
soone
surprized
them
,
entred
the
Town
it self
,
and
there
fell
upon
the
Enemy
,
drove
them
into
the
Castle
,
slew
some
of
them
,
and
tooke
some
prisoners
that
the
Enemy
had
of
theirs
,
tooke
about
180.
Horse
,
and
some
good
pillage
,
all
which
they
safely
brought
away
,
and
returned
triumphantly
to
Shrewsbury
againe
.
And
about
the
14
instant
,
we
were
for
certaine
informed
by
●●tters
from
Coventry
,
that
Lieutenant
Colonell
Phips
,
a
brave
and
●ut
Gentleman
of
that
famous
City
,
being
requested
(
as
a
Phisi●●an
)
to
visit
the
Lady
Lucie
at
Churlcot
,
about
three
miles
from
●arwick
,
Gods
speciall
preservation
of
Lieutenant
Col.
Phips
of
Coventry
,
from
the
danger
of
the
Enemy
.
it
being
within
the
Parliaments
Garrisons
,
and
therefore
he
might
have
thought
himself
secure
enough
,
but
it
seemed
the
Enemy
had
some
private
intelligence
hereof
,
and
from
Banbury
a
party
of
their
Horse
secretly
attended
his
coming
back
,
and
about
two
miles
from
Warwick
,
or
little
more
,
at
their
best
advantage
,
they
discovered
themselves
upon
him
,
and
ere
discovered
,
had
surrounded
him
,
and
riding
up
close
unto
him
,
to
have
laid
hold
on
him
,
he
stoutly
with
his
Sword
kept
them
off
,
his
man
assisting
him
,
whereupon
they
shot
severall
Pistols
at
him
,
killed
his
man
in
the
place
,
but
the
brave
Lieutenant
Colonell
himselfe
with
his
Sword
only
,
valiantly
defended
himselfe
,
and
violently
brake
through
six
or
seven
of
the
Enemy
,
who
stood
to
stop
him
in
a
strait
passage
,
and
thus
outriding
them
,
got
to
Warwick
without
any
hurt
at
all
.
This
was
that
valiant
and
faithfull
Phips
,
who
was
the
chiefe
instrument
(
under
God
)
of
preserving
Coventry
,
when
the
King
was
(
at
the
first
beginning
of
this
War
)
before
it
.
And
this
,
though
a
particular
passage
,
yet
having
so
much
of
Gods
providence
and
preservation
in
it
,
and
that
to
one
of
the
Parliaments
first
and
so
fast
friends
,
I
thought
it
worthy
to
be
here
inserted
,
for
Gods
glory
,
and
the
honour
of
his
cause
,
and
the
faithfull
upholders
of
it
.
And
whereas
it
had
pleased
the
Lord
,
in
his
most
wise
disposall
and
righteous
ordering
of
all
things
,
as
about
this
time
,
and
somtime
not
long
before
,
to
permit
Montrosse
,
that
most
desperate
and
Atheisticall
Rebell
in
Scotland
,
sorely
and
very
suddenly
to
over-runne
and
spoile
that
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
The
sudden
most
strange
condition
of
Scotland
by
Montrosse
.
by
the
cursed
help
of
some
additionall
Irish
Rebels
,
then
come
unto
him
,
and
thereby
to
worke
such
a
mighty
and
sudden
overture
of
things
there
,
as
made
us
all
(
and
that
most
justly
)
stand
amazed
to
see
that
Kingdome
so
soone
and
so
universally
reduced
into
such
a
deep
deluge
of
danger
and
distraction
;
and
whereby
Montrosse
was
lifted
up
to
such
a
height
of
pride
,
and
insolent
arrogancy
,
as
to
go
about
to
summon
a
Parliament
,
as
Lord
Paramount
,
and
already
King
of
Scotland
,
and
to
force
divers
rebellious
and
trayterous
Lords
of
that
Kingdome
(
then
in
durance
in
Edenborough
)
out
of
prison
,
and
to
be
set
at
liberty
,
and
sent
to
him
,
as
his
beloved
brethren
in
iniquity
with
him
,
as
upon
his
command
they
were
:
And
yet
,
notwithstanding
all
this
,
how
admirably
and
graciously
againe
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
,
on
a
sudden
,
to
revive
this
seeming
dying
Kingdome
,
The
as
sudden
and
most
admirable
alteration
of
things
againe
in
Scotland
,
to
Gods
glory
,
and
that
Kingdomes
comfort
.
and
(
in
the
midst
of
all
Montrosses
ruffe
and
puffe
of
pride
)
to
disappoint
and
dissipate
his
high-built
hopes
and
vapourous
villanies
of
insufferable
pride
and
oppression
,
exercised
by
him
on
the
poore
helplesse
Inhabitants
where
he
came
.
The
manner
whereof
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
to
receive
in
this
ensuing
relation
extracted
(
for
brevities
sake
)
out
of
an
authentick
narration
thereof
,
sent
from
Barwick
,
immediately
after
the
great
and
glorious
victory
which
God
gave
those
our
loving
Brethren
in
Scotland
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
About
the
12
of
this
instant
September
,
1645.
being
Friday
,
a
day
of
fasting
and
humiliation
in
Scotland
,
and
valiant
and
victorious
Lieutenant
Generall
David
Lesley
,
being
then
come
into
Scotland
,
advanced
with
his
Forces
within
three
miles
of
the
place
where
Montrosses
Army
lay
quartered
,
A
briefe
Relation
of
the
brave
and
famous
Victory
obtained
by
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
against
Montrosse
in
Scotland
.
in
Philip-Haugh
,
not
far
from
Selkirk
,
and
the
morrow
being
Saturday
,
Sept.
13.
he
marched
close
up
within
view
of
the
Enemy
,
who
about
10
of
the
clock
that
morning
,
according
to
his
usuall
manner
,
had
made
choise
of
a
most
advantagious
ground
,
wherein
they
had
intrenched
themselves
,
having
upon
the
one
hand
an
unpassable
ditch
,
and
on
the
other
dikes
and
hedges
,
and
where
these
were
not
strong
enough
,
they
had
fortified
them
by
casting
up
ditches
,
and
lyning
their
hedges
strongly
with
Musketeers
:
After
viewing
one
another
,
and
some
slight
skirmishes
,
parties
,
in
this
kinde
,
growing
greater
on
both
sides
,
at
last
our
Van
advanced
close
upon
the
Enemy
,
and
for
almost
an
houre
(
being
between
11
and
12
of
the
clock
)
it
was
hotly
disputed
,
The
fight
begun
.
our
Horse
endeavouring
to
break
thorow
and
the
Enemy
with
great
resolution
maintaining
their
ground
,
but
at
length
Lieutenant
Generall
Lesley
charging
very
desperately
upon
the
head
of
his
own
Regiment
,
broke
the
body
of
the
Enemies
Foot
,
Montrosse
discomfited
.
after
which
they
went
all
in
a
confusion
and
disorder
,
and
the
Horse
wanting
their
Foot
,
were
not
able
to
make
great
opposition
;
the
Foot
were
hereupon
cut
off
and
taken
,
whereof
100
were
Irish
,
100
Irish
shot
to
death
.
who
were
all
since
shot
to
death
at
a
post
,
many
of
the
Horse
were
killed
on
the
place
,
and
many
taken
,
but
more
in
the
pursuit
,
for
they
rallied
againe
,
which
,
by
Gods
providence
,
occasioned
their
greater
overthrow
,
The
Earle
of
Crawford
slain
.
and
gave
opportunity
to
our
Horse
to
encounter
them
.
Here
the
Earle
of
Crawford
the
Generall
of
their
Horse
,
was
slaine
,
the
Lord
Ogleby
,
and
Nathaniel
Gordon
,
one
of
their
most
active
Commanders
were
taken
;
of
the
Foot
and
Horse
,
The
slaine
in
this
Fight
on
the
Enemies
side
.
it
was
then
conceived
there
were
between
2000
and
3000
killed
.
And
this
is
remarkable
in
this
great
businesse
,
that
God
should
be
pleased
to
cast
into
our
hands
againe
,
those
prisoners
that
had
been
delivered
up
basely
by
the
Malignants
in
Edenborough
,
to
Montrosse
.
The
slaine
on
our
side
.
We
lost
on
our
side
Captaine
Barclay
,
and
Captaine
Dundasse
,
and
a
very
few
of
our
other
Souldiers
,
but
had
div●rs
wounded
,
yet
killed
and
wounded
there
were
not
in
all
above
100.
The
Lord
of
Hosts
put
a
spirit
of
courage
into
our
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
for
all
of
them
behaved
themselves
most
resolutely
and
bravely
,
and
after
the
battell
,
we
understood
for
certaine
,
that
divers
of
the
Enemies
were
killed
and
taken
by
the
Country
people
.
All
Montrosses
Bagge
&
Baggage
taken
.
Montrosse
himself
escaped
with
a
few
Horse
,
leaving
behind
him
all
his
baggage
,
among
which
we
found
his
own
Commission
from
the
King
,
and
divers
other
Commissions
for
Lieutenants
in
the
severall
Counties
,
together
with
a
Roll
of
all
such
as
had
received
protections
from
him
,
which
did
serve
us
as
a
good
Vidimus
for
the
payment
of
our
Souldiers
.
And
that
the
greatnesse
of
Gods
goodnesse
may
shine
forth
in
this
Victory
the
more
illustriously
,
I
shall
here
give
the
Reader
a
List
of
the
Prisoners
and
slaine
in
this
remarkable
Fight
and
famous
Victory
.
Prisoners
of
note
taken
,
besides
those
were
killed
at
the
Battell
fought
at
Philip-Haugh
,
within
three
miles
of
Selkirk
in
Tividale
,
upon
the
13.
Septemb.
1645.
and
since
in
the
pursuit
.
-
Prisoners
of
note
taken
.
-
THe
Earl
of
Traquaire
.
-
Lord
Seaton
.
-
Lord
Drummond
.
-
Lord
Ogleby
.
-
Lord
Gray
.
-
Lord
Linton
.
-
The
Lord
Napers
eldest
Son
.
-
The
Baron
of
Drum
,
younger
.
-
The
Baron
of
Reasyth
.
-
The
Lord
of
Derceys
eldest
Sonne
.
-
Granchild
to
the
late
pretended
Archbishop
of
S.
Andrews
.
-
The
Laird
of
Pury
Ogleby
the
younger
.
-
Sir
Robert
Spotswood
,
pretended
Secretary
of
State
,
and
Son
to
the
late
pretended
Archbishop
S.
Andrews
.
-
Sir
John
Hay
,
sometimes
Clarke
Register
.
-
Sir
James
Dowglas
,
Sonne
to
the
Earl
of
Morton
.
-
Sir
David
Murray
.
-
Sir
John
Byres
.
-
Sir
Nathaniel
Gordon
.
-
Sir
Alexander
Lesly
,
Serjeant
Major
Generall
.
-
Sir
William
Rollock
.
-
William
Murray
,
Brother
to
the
Earle
of
Tullibrand
.
-
Col.
William
Stewart
,
adjutant-Generall
.
-
Col.
James
Hay
.
-
O
Cain
,
Lieutenant-Colonell
to
the
Irish
.
-
The
Serjeant
Major
to
the
Earl
of
Antrim
,
and
di●●rs
Gentlemen
.
-
Prisoners
of
note
killed
.
-
LOdwick
Lindsay
.
Earl
of
Crawford
,
Generall
of
the
Horse
.
-
The
Baron
of
Innerleigh
.
-
The
Baron
of
Tough
.
-
The
Baron
of
Cambusnethen
,
younger
.
-
And
Common
Souldiers
(
as
was
toucht
before
)
between
2
and
3000.
In
all
which
Fight
,
our
friends
of
the
Scots
lost
not
one
Noble
man
,
or
any
Officer
of
note
,
save
onely
Lieutenant
Generall
Middletons
Father
,
whom
Montrosse
(
before
the
Fight
too
)
murthered
in
his
bed
,
a
grave
old
Gentleman
that
never
tooke
up
Armes
at
all
against
him
.
All
Montrosses
Carriages
and
Ammunition
were
taken
,
all
his
Bagge
and
Baggage
,
and
above
4000
Armes
.
And
that
Gods
due
glory
may
yet
more
illustriously
appeare
in
this
famous
Fight
,
and
rare
Victory
,
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
to
take
notice
of
these
remarkable
Observations
on
this
Fight
and
Victory
;
Observations
on
this
Fight
.
As
First
,
Montrosse
having
had
so
long
a
time
after
this
last
great
Victory
,
before
Lesly
came
,
yet
he
had
not
gotten
many
thousands
together
.
Secondly
,
That
all
this
time
not
one
Minister
of
Scotland
complyed
with
the
Enemy
,
either
to
preach
to
them
,
or
to
pray
for
them
.
Thirdly
,
That
the
Lord
gave
us
this
Victory
in
the
space
of
an
houre
.
Fourthly
,
That
it
was
by
an
inconsiderable
party
,
not
above
five
Regiments
of
Horse
.
Fifthly
,
That
it
was
onely
with
the
losse
of
fifteen
Common
Souldiers
,
and
two
Captains
on
our
side
.
Sixthly
,
That
it
was
the
very
next
day
after
our
Fast
,
or
day
of
humiliation
,
as
a
precious
returne
of
our
poore
Prayers
.
Seventhly
and
lastly
,
that
in
the
conclusion
of
the
fight
,
a
paper-book
was
taken
among
our
prizes
,
in
which
were
the
names
of
all
that
either
were
come
in
,
or
intended
to
come
in
unto
Montrosse
;
So
as
,
all
the
rotten
members
in
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
were
thereby
discovered
in
an
houre
,
and
many
of
them
cut
off
in
a
short
time
,
in
this
their
overthrow
.
Our
Souldiers
all
cried
out
(
after
the
victorie
)
Give
all
the
glory
to
God
,
and
none
to
us
.
This
relation
of
this
famous
victorie
(
though
acted
in
and
chiefly
interested
on
the
kingdome
of
Scotland
,
The
relation
of
inserting
this
relation
of
Scotland
into
this
our
English
Parliamentary
Chronicle
.
yet
)
having
so
much
of
God
in
it
,
and
no
small
influence
on
us
of
England
also
,
our
Scottish-Brethrens
wel-fare
and
ours
being
so
mutually
imbarked
,
as
it
were
in
one
and
the
same
vessell
,
I
could
not
therefore
pretermit
it
insilence
,
but
most
justly
make
this
honourable
mention
of
it
,
in
this
our
Parliamentarie-Chronicle
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
18.
of
this
instant
September
,
it
pleaseth
the
Lord
to
shew
himselfe
wonderfully
for
us
at
the
City
or
Towne
of
Chester
in
giving
(
there
)
unto
renowned
Sir
William
Breretons
forces
left
under
the
Command
of
that
valiant
,
The
SuburB
,
of
the
City
of
Chester
wo●
by
valiant
active
Colo●●●
Iones
.
active
,
and
faithfull
Colonell
Iones
and
Adjutant
Generall
Louthane
,
a
most
admirable
victorie
and
such
singular
prosperous
successe
upon
that
City
,
as
gave
us
extraordinary
hopes
and
probability
of
the
timely
totall
reduction
thereof
to
the
obedience
of
the
Praliament
;
which
having
beene
most
exactly
and
faithfully
certified
and
set
forth
by
letters
from
thence
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
give
the
Reader
(
for
his
full
content
and
satisfaction
therein
)
the
Copie
of
one
,
most
authentick
,
from
a
speciall
Commander
and
actor
therein
;
which
was
as
foloweth
.
SIr
,
It
hath
pleased
the
good
hand
of
Gods
providence
and
assistance
to
leade
us
on
so
prosperously
and
successefully
in
these
parts
of
Cheshire
,
that
our
Leaguer
at
Beeston-Castle
hath
continually
kept
the
said
Castle
in
great
awe
,
&
so
kept
in
the
enemie
also
at
the
City
of
Chester
,
The
manner
entring
in
the
Subu●●●
of
Chester
〈◊〉
our
forces
.
on
Chester-side
,
as
that
they
could
not
at
any
time
offend
us
,
but
if
they
durst
be
so
bold
as
to
sally
forth
,
it
hath
still
turned
to
their
owne
prejudice
.
And
now
,
lately
,
we
heard
for
certaine
,
that
Byron
,
their
Governour
,
went
out
of
Chester
,
on
the
welch
side
,
and
we
having
much
longed
for
noble
Sir
William
Breretons
comming
down
to
command
in
chiefe
among
us
,
which
would
(
no
doubt
)
ere
this
time
,
have
been
an
occasion
of
at
least
doubling
our
forces
for
the
better
and
strong
managing
of
our
affaires
heere
;
But
,
however
,
we
being
unwilling
to
loose
any
advantage
which
we
could
possibly
gaine
or
might
be
happily
administred
to
us
,
have
at
this
time
,
attempted
a
great
designe
,
yea
,
such
an
one
,
as
you
will
(
iustly
)
wonder
at
,
especially
knowing
the
smallnes
of
our
strength
;
yet
(
to
God
alone
be
all
the
praise
and
glory
)
we
are
now
▪
both
able
to
give
a
very
good
account
of
it
,
for
the
present
,
and
we
doubt
not
by
Gods
assistance
,
we
shall
be
able
so
to
do
for
the
future
.
But
,
noble
Sir
,
not
to
trouble
you
any
farther
with
a
tedious
preamble
,
time
being
precious
with
us
at
this
time
especially
;
The
busines
was
thus
.
On
Fryday
last
,
September
19
,
1645.
We
called
a
Councell
of
Warre
in
the
Leaguer
before
Beeston
Castle
,
to
consult
about
the
marching
to
Chester
,
to
storme
that
Garrison
,
and
concluded
that
it
should
be
done
forthwith
:
So
we
stole
away
from
the
Leaguer
that
night
,
the
Enemie
within
the
Castle
knowing
nothing
at
all
of
the
businesse
;
and
drew
off
about
1300.
horse
and
foot
from
the
Siege
,
Collonel
Iones
commanded
the
horse
,
and
Adjutant
Generall
Louthany
the
foot
,
and
the
next
morning
before
the
Enemie
were
awake
,
we
came
upon
them
,
having
marched
all
that
night
through
the
Moores
,
passing
over
the
River
at
Hupley
,
and
so
on
by
the
way
of
Wareton
,
not
so
much
as
staying
at
Christleton
to
refresh
our selves
,
lest
by
our
stay
we
should
loose
the
opportunitie
,
or
be
discovered
.
We
marched
that
night
about
eight
miles
,
and
passed
before
breake
of
day
between
Christleton
and
Hunnington
,
and
so
on
to
Boughton
,
all
which
we
carried
on
so
privately
,
that
the
Enemy
had
not
so
much
as
an
alarme
in
the
City
.
We
came
before
the
City
on
the
North
east
side
thereof
,
where
we
made
no
stop
,
but
presently
fell
to
storming
,
and
by
breake
of
day
were
got
upon
their
Works
,
and
many
of
us
got
over
in
severall
places
,
before
they
heard
any
thing
of
us
we
tooke
their
workes
betweene
Cowland
and
Boughton
,
quite
to
the
walles
of
the
City
,
the
enemy
still
flying
before
us
,
we
pursued
them
to
the
inner-worke
which
they
shut
up
against
us
,
but
we
forced
open
the
gates
at
the
barres
,
and
still
followed
them
,
driving
them
into
the
East
gate
,
which
we
had
prevented
them
of
,
had
we
not
been
stopped
by
the
fastning
of
the
gate
which
they
did
to
gain
opportunity
to
flye
into
the
city
;
we
lost
in
all
this
,
not
above
2.
men
killed
,
many
wounded
,
the
enemy
carried
away
their
dead
all
but
one
body
,
many
of
note
on
their
side
are
wounded
,
and
we
believe
many
slain
,
two
of
their
〈◊〉
workes
we
have
taken
,
and
all
that
side
of
the
Suburbs
,
and
doubt
not
but
in
Gods
good
time
to
give
a
faire
account
of
the
whole
City
.
The
Enemie
within
,
we
heare
,
are
about
1000.
of
whom
many
stiffe
Malignants
▪
we
trust
we
shall
be
able
to
goe
on
,
in
this
worke
so
well
begun
by
our
God
for
us
,
if
the
Kings
whole
strength
come
not
against
us
,
before
we
have
competent
supplies
sent
to
relieve
and
strengthen
us
.
Though
money
be
scanty
among
our
Souldiers
,
yet
are
they
not
permitted
to
Plunder
the
inhabitants
of
any
thing
,
nor
to
drive
away
their
Cattle
.
One
part
of
the
Enemie
fled
into
Saint
Warburge
Minster
,
some
at
the
East-gate
,
and
some
at
New-gate
;
we
have
gained
all
between
the
Rack
and
the
Gate
going
into
S.
Warburge
As
for
the
North
gate
,
we
doubt
not
but
we
shall
soone
determine
that
,
we
have
also
taken
the
●oors
,
and
the
Inner-workes
there
,
together
with
the
Major
of
the
Cities
house
.
Where
we
tooke
his
Sword
and
his
Mare
,
which
,
it
seemed
,
for
hast
to
flie
into
the
City
,
he
had
left
behinde
him
.
Sir
,
I
am
your
humble
Servant
.
Eare-gate
,
in
Chester
,
Sept.
19.
1645.
The
Messenger
that
brought
this
welcome
Newes
to
the
Parliament
,
had
10.
l.
given
him
by
Order
from
the
House
of
Commons
.
About
the
20.
instant
we
were
also
for
certaine
informed
that
the
King
was
preparing
to
march
to
O●ford
to
Congratulate
,
or
〈◊〉
contest
and
alter●ate
with
his
Nephew
●upert
,
about
his
so
easie
(
as
he
conceived
)
surrender
of
Bristol
into
the
Parliaments
power
.
But
,
having
at
that
time
,
sent
most
of
his
horse
into
〈◊〉
to
compell
men
and
money
,
but
received
nothing
but
〈◊〉
to
both
●his
demands
therein
,
his
Messengers
and
Agents
being
in
mo●●
danger
of
blowes
than
hope
of
supplies
;
they
therfore
returned
toward
his
Ma●estie
to
tel
what
course
entertainment
they
found
there
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
a
party
of
the
Kings
horse
about
Kidderminster
by
renowned
Major
Generall
Poyntz
.
see
also
how
it
pleased
the
Lord
that
if
should
〈◊〉
,
that
in
their
way
to
the
king
they
met
with
a
har●●
and
〈◊〉
salutation
than
the
former
;
for
,
Valiant
&
vigilant
Major
.
Gen.
〈◊〉
having
notice
of
this
their
march
,
and
also
that
they
intended
to
beat
up
his
quarters
,
and
so
to
give
the
King
the
〈…〉
passage
to
Oxford
;
but
,
I
say
,
this
noble
Major
Generall
,
〈◊〉
on
the
way
about
Kidd●rminster
,
and
before
they
expected
him
,
he
bravely
fell
upon
them
and
soone
routed
them
,
in
which
conflict
,
he
tooke
about
150
of
their
horse
,
slew
about
100.
of
them
on
the
place
and
〈◊〉
,
tooke
divers
prisoners
,
whereof
some
were
Commanders
●ooke
above
200.
armes
and
3.
Carriages
the
rest
scaped
by
flight
.
It
was
credibly
said
that
the
King
himselfe
was
then
in
person
with
them
and
fled
to
Worcester
,
with
those
that
escaped
;
This
most
active
and
faithfull
Commander
,
Major
Gen:
Poyntz
,
resolving
,
by
Gods
assistance
,
to
make
it
his
maine
work
to
watch
the
Kings
motions
which
way
soever
hee
coasted
about
the
Northen
parts
.
And
about
September
22.
We
had
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Wales
,
that
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Cardiffe
in
Wales
were
surrendred
to
the
Parliaments
forces
there
,
which
businesse
in
briefe
,
was
effected
thus
.
The
hard
pressures
,
Cardiff
Town
and
Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliaments
forces
.
now
,
imposed
upon
those
Brittanes
among
the
Mountaines
(
for
now
that
they
begin
to
open
their
eyes
,
I
will
give
them
that
ancient
title
)
made
them
now
at
last
to
looke
toward
their
true
preservers
,
the
Parliament
,
the
Country
therefore
unanimously
stood
upon
termes
of
their
owne
defence
against
the
ravenous
Royalists
oppressive
power
,
and
so
sent
to
our
Noble
Generall
Sir
Tho.
Fairfax
,
beseeching
his
assistance
,
upon
faithfull
assurance
from
them
all
,
of
reall
complyance
and
submission
to
his
Commands
,
whereupon
,
he
presently
sent
Colonell
Herbert
with
a
considerable
partie
unto
them
;
upon
whose
approach
,
the
Clubmen
of
the
Country
(
for
,
into
such
a
posture
and
body
they
were
gathered
)
cheerfully
came
in
unto
him
and
joyned
in
a
body
with
him
,
and
presently
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Cardiff
,
as
aforesaid
,
were
surrendred
all
unto
him
;
in
which
there
were
between
16.
and
20.
peices
of
Ordinance
small
and
great
,
3.
or
400.
armes
,
10.
barrells
of
powder
,
and
much
ammunition
and
other
provisions
.
About
Septemb.
24
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
the
Devizes
,
both
Town
and
Castle
,
were
also
yealded
up
to
renowned
Lieutenant
Generall
Cr●●well
,
The
Devires
Towne
and
Castle
taken
by
valiant
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
.
who
first
sent
a
Summons
to
the
Governour
thereof
,
but
received
a
flat
denyall
;
Whereupon
the
valiant
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
wisht
the
〈◊〉
to
looke
to
himselfe
,
the
Governour
replying
,
bad
him
〈◊〉
it
and
take
it
,
or
else
●e
was
never
like
to
have
it
.
Hereupon
the
undaunted
Lieutenant
Generall
,
no
more
disputed
the
matter
in
words
,
but
with
Swords
,
roaring
Ordnance
,
and
thundring
threats
from
the
Canons
mouths
,
which
soone
shook
the
Castle
,
and
therewith
changed
the
Governours
former
seeming
resolutions
,
into
a
desire
of
a
Parley
about
a
surrender
,
which
the
Noble
Lieutenant
Generall
granted
.
But
then
he
desired
those
Articles
and
Conditions
before
offered
,
which
now
the
Lieutenant
Generall
refused
to
grant
;
yet
(
as
he
said
,
because
he
desired
not
to
shed
blood
)
he
was
content
to
give
liberty
to
all
Gentlemen
and
Commanders
to
ride
away
to
any
of
the
Kings
Garrisons
within
thirty
miles
,
or
to
have
liberty
to
go
beyond
Seas
,
or
to
returne
to
their
owne
peaceable
habitations
,
and
the
Common
Souldiers
to
march
away
without
any
Armes
,
but
not
with
the
Officers
,
nor
to
the
Garrisons
whither
they
meant
,
but
whither
else
they
would
,
either
to
their
owne
homes
,
or
to
some
other
Garrisons
.
To
this
they
were
glad
to
agree
,
and
so
delivered
up
the
Town
,
with
all
the
Arms
and
Ammunition
.
There
were
in
the
Castle
five
Peeces
of
Ordinance
;
Provisions
for
a
yeare
,
20
Barrels
of
Beefe
,
200
Flitches
of
Bacon
,
much
Wheat
and
Mault
,
the
Castle
well
fortified
,
300
men
in
it
:
Yet
the
Lord
(
striking
the
Enemies
hearts
within
,
with
feare
and
terrour
)
caused
them
thus
easily
to
surrender
〈◊〉
us
:
And
the
Messenger
that
brought
the
Newes
hereof
to
the
Parliament
,
had
10
l.
ordered
to
be
given
unto
him
.
And
about
the
26
instant
,
we
had
further
certaine
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
〈◊〉
House
in
Wiltshire
,
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
of
the
taking
of
Lacock-House
in
Wiltshire
,
which
was
surrendred
to
Colonell
Dev●●tux
,
and
others
of
our
Forces
,
that
besieged
it
,
upon
faire
Conditions
,
viz.
That
the
Governour
,
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
should
march
away
with
their
owne
proper
Armes
,
and
that
the
House
,
with
all
the
other
Armes
,
Ammunition
,
and
Provisions
therein
,
should
be
surrendred
to
our
Forces
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
,
the
House
of
Commons
received
a
Letter
from
Col.
Generall
Laughorne
,
Dated
at
Haverford-West
,
which
informed
the
said
House
,
of
the
singular
good
successe
which
it
hath
pleased
the
Lord
to
give
their
Forces
in
those
parts
,
All
Pembrokeshire
reduced
to
the
Parliaments
obedience
.
against
the
Enemy
,
and
that
they
had
fully
cleared
all
the
County
of
Pembroke
.
Upon
the
reading
whereof
,
the
House
entred
into
serious
debate
thereon
,
and
for
the
more
cheerfull
further
prosecution
of
the
Service
of
the
State
in
those
parts
,
the
House
ordered
that
2000.
l.
should
be
charged
in
course
upon
the
receipt
of
the
Excize
,
with
consideration
also
for
forbearance
thereof
,
for
the
speedy
supply
of
the
Forces
under
the
command
of
the
said
Col.
Generall
.
And
for
the
encouragement
,
and
at
a
gratuity
to
the
said
Noble
,
The
Parliaments
gratitude
to
Colonell
Generall
Laughorne
.
〈◊〉
and
Faithfull
Colonell
Genrall
Laughorne
,
the
House
ordered
,
That
the
Estate
of
John
●arlow
of
〈◊〉
,
Gentleman
,
who
had
been
long
in
actuall
Armes
against
the
Parliament
,
shall
be
setled
by
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
upon
the
said
Col.
Generall
,
and
his
Heires
.
The
House
also
Ordered
,
That
the
Ministers
of
the
severall
Churches
and
Chappels
in
London
,
Thanksgiving
to
God
for
these
so
great
mercies
.
Westminster
,
and
〈◊〉
of
〈◊〉
,
should
the
next
Lords
day
give
thanks
to
Almighty
God
,
for
the
happy
successe
of
our
Forces
,
in
clearing
the
whole
County
of
Pembroke
,
for
the
surrender
of
the
〈◊〉
,
and
of
Lacock-House
also
in
Wiltshire
;
and
it
was
ordered
,
That
the
Lord
Major
of
the
City
of
London
should
give
timely
notice
thereof
accordingly
.
About
the
28.
instant
,
came
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
to
the
Parliament
,
of
a
very
great
and
notable
Victory
which
our
good
God
was
graciously
pleased
to
give
to
their
Forces
under
the
Command
of
valiant
,
The
famous
Victory
obtained
by
Major
Gen.
Poyntz
.
at
Routon
Heath
,
neer
Chester
.
active
,
and
loyall
,
Major
Generall
Pointz
,
against
the
Forces
of
the
King
,
within
three
or
foure
miles
at
the
〈…〉
,
of
the
City
of
Chester
,
the
manner
whereof
was
in
briefe
thus
;
The
King
resenting
the
great
danger
he
was
in
,
of
the
utter
losse
of
West●hester
,
which
,
in
all
probability
,
was
like
suddenly
to
come
to
passe
,
if
speedy
reliefe
came
not
unto
them
:
Our
Forces
which
besieged
them
,
since
the
taking
of
the
Suburbs
thereof
,
having
by
their
batter●es
made
a
breach
in
the
Wall
,
The
King
prepares
to
relieve
Westchester
.
and
purposing
〈…〉
.
The
King
,
I
say
,
having
knowledge
of
this
their
danger
,
resolved
with
what
strength
he
possibly
could
make
,
presently
to
advance
thither
,
and
with
between
●
and
5000
Horse
and
Dragoones
,
part
whereof
he
had
drayned
out
of
many
of
his
Garrisons
,
made
all
the
speed
he
could
to
come
timely
to
their
help
.
In
which
interim
,
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
who
indeed
hath
deserved
much
honour
for
his
constant
activity
in
the
whole
Service
,
and
resolution
(
as
I
told
you
before
)
most
diligently
to
attend
the
Kings
Motions
,
having
intelligence
hereof
,
and
renowned
Colonell
Rossiter
with
his
Horse
,
being
come
up
to
Generall
Poyntz
,
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
his
admirable
activity
to
follow
&
prevent
the
King
.
and
the
Scottish
and
Cheshire
Horse
being
joyned
with
them
,
they
all
thus
conjoyned
together
,
marched
away
with
extraordinary
expedition
for
Westhester
,
and
went
on
without
any
possible
intermission
,
day
and
night
,
to
get
before
the
King
,
and
withall
in
his
way
,
took
in
a
strong
House
,
with
a
Draw-Bridge
moated
(
which
stood
in
the
way
of
his
march
)
in
lesse
than
an
houres
space
.
And
after
a
very
hard
march
,
as
I
said
,
day
and
night
,
on
the
24
of
Septemb.
in
the
morning
,
his
van
curriers
discovered
the
Enemy
upon
a
Moore
or
Heath
,
within
three
or
foure
miles
at
most
of
Chester
,
called
Rowton-Moore
.
Whereupon
(
notwithstanding
his
former
tedious
,
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
his
remarkable
march
to
prevent
or
overtake
the
King
.
and
even
overtyring
marches
of
neere
upon
300
miles
,
not
resting
above
a
day
in
a
place
together
with
divers
difficulties
which
he
was
forced
to
passe
through
,
and
all
this
to
prevent
,
or
at
least
overtake
the
King
,
yet
,
I
say
,
notwithstanding
all
these
)
he
immediately
drew
into
order
,
and
advanced
upon
them
(
though
all
his
forces
were
not
then
come
up
together
)
for
he
supposed
and
hoped
to
take
the
Enemy
at
unawares
,
it
being
probable
they
could
have
no
intelligence
of
his
being
so
neare
,
though
it
proved
otherwise
,
for
his
Letters
(
written
that
night
to
the
Commander
within
the
out-Lines
of
Chester
,
giving
notice
of
his
advance
)
were
intercepted
,
and
the
Enemy
being
possessed
of
the
advantage
of
ground
,
and
in
order
confronted
our
Van
led
by
Colonell
Hugh
Bethell
in
the
middest
of
a
Lane
betwixt
two
Moores
,
The
fight
begun
fiercely
.
covered
with
the
armed
men
of
both
Ba●taliaes
,
where
was
given
a
very
sharp
and
gallant
charge
by
both
parties
,
for
after
Pistols
were
discharged
at
half
Pikes
distance
,
they
disputed
the
matter
with
their
Swords
a
full
quarter
of
an
houre
,
The
Enemy
put
to
a
retreat
.
neither
yeelding
ground
to
other
,
till
at
length
the
Enemy
was
forced
to
retreat
,
whom
our
men
pursuing
,
were
re-encountred
by
a
fresh
reserve
at
the
Lanes
mouth
,
and
they
were
likewise
discomfited
;
and
a
third
,
but
being
over
powred
were
in
the
end
forced
to
retreat
through
the
Lane●
uncapable
of
receiving
a
Reserve
to
second
them
:
O●rs
sorely
put
to
it
.
here
we
had
some
losse
,
the
Enemy
pursuing
to
the
Lanes
end
,
but
were
beaten
back
,
for
there
was
space
for
our
Reserves
to
advance
;
Colonell
Bethell
and
Colonell
Graves
were
then
sore
wounded
,
after
this
the
Generall
perceiving
the
Enemy
lay
upon
his
advantage
,
Col.
Bethell
and
Col.
Graves
sorely
wounded
.
onely
skir●●●ed
him
with
some
flying
parties
,
while
he
held
correspondency
with
his
friends
in
Chester
Suburbs
,
whose
signe
was
the
discharge
of
two
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
when
they
would
issue
out
with
Horse
and
Foot
to
join●
with
him
,
upon
whose
appearing
the
Enemy
quitted
their
station
,
and
the
Generall
with
a
party
advanced
to
take
the
most
convenient
ground
,
giving
command
in
Colonell
Parsons
,
Quartermaster
generall
of
the
Army
(
Colonell
Sandies
who
performed
the
duty
of
Commissary
Generall
of
the
Horse
,
Ours
much
〈◊〉
by
the
Enemy
.
during
the
aforesaid
march
,
being
then
imployed
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdoms
)
to
order
up
the
rest
,
which
was
opportunely
done
,
for
they
joyned
with
the
Auxiliary
forces
of
Horse
and
Foot
in
the
enemies
ground
,
and
were
drawn
into
many
small
Divisions
and
Reserves
,
being
much
overnumbred
by
the
Enemy
,
who
accompted
themselves
5000
Horse
,
and
Generall
Poyntz
not
above
2500
Horse
,
besides
two
small
bodies
of
Foot
,
who
were
disposed
in
the
two
outmost
intervals
of
Horse
;
upon
the
very
instant
of
this
juncture
the
Enemy
advanced
with
their
whole
Body
,
and
the
Generall
(
leaving
the
charge
of
the
reserves
to
Colonell
Parsons
)
tooke
care
of
,
and
led
up
the
Van
Divisions
,
with
which
,
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
his
Horse
wounded
on
the
head
.
after
a
round
volly
of
shot
from
the
Foot
,
he
joyned
battell
,
charging
the
Enemy
in
Front
and
Flanck
,
where
his
horse
was
deeply
wounded
on
the
head
,
being
continually
seconded
with
reserves
as
often
as
there
was
occasion
,
the
rest
being
kept
intire
followed
at
a
due
distance
;
The
prevailing
Generall
put
the
Enemy
to
a
totall
rout
,
The
admirable
courage
of
Major
Generall
Poyntz
.
and
although
the
pursuit
was
as
hot
as
could
be
expected
from
such
wearied
Horse
,
thorow
narrow
durty
lanes
,
and
over
ditches
,
the
Enemy
rallied
in
a
great
moore
wide
of
Chester
,
in
two
vast
bodies
,
a
great
distance
assunder
;
the
first
(
not
without
some
dispute
)
were
again
routed
,
and
the
other
likewise
,
who
retreated
upon
the
Warwick
Regiment
with
such
violence
,
The
Enemy
routed
,
mixed
with
,
&
troubled
ours
.
as
bore
them
away
confusedly
,
intermixed
with
the
flying
Enemy
,
up
to
the
out-Works
of
the
Suburbs
,
the
Musketeers
within
were
never
the
lesse
liberall
of
their
Gunshot
,
but
the
Divine
providence
appeared
much
in
the
distribution
of
the
impartiall
Bullets
,
few
or
none
lighting
upon
our
men
,
though
many
of
the
Enemy
were
found
there
expiring
.
A
Body
of
horse
all
the
while
of
these
last
disputes
appeared
fixed
on
the
top
of
a
hill
,
The
Enemy
appeared
again
in
a
body
on
a
hill
.
a
little
distant
on
that
side
Chester
,
wherein
the
King
was
very
confidently
reputed
to
be
,
for
confronting
whereof
,
a
party
of
Foot
winged
with
Colonell
Lidcot
,
and
Colonell
Bethels
Regiments
,
were
drawn
into
a
convenient
Close
in
the
bottom
,
as
a
grand
Reserve
;
but
the
night
by
this
time
falling
,
the
body
on
the
hill
appeared
not
,
and
those
in
the
bottome
returned
to
their
comrades
sasiated
with
slaughter
,
prisoners
,
and
booty
of
the
vanquished
Enemy
:
While
these
things
were
thus
agitated
in
the
field
,
the
remainder
of
Foot
left
with
Colonell
Lowthian
in
the
Suburbs
were
not
idle
,
for
the
Enemy
made
a
strong
sally
upon
them
out
of
the
City
,
The
Enemy
sallyed
out
of
the
City
,
are
repulsed
.
and
were
more
strenuously
repulsed
,
the
number
of
the
slaine
,
of
the
prisoners
and
horse
taken
,
is
not
yet
knowne
,
but
is
generally
conjectured
800
slain
,
1500
men
and
2000.
horses
taken
,
there
was
brought
in
that
night
the
underwritten
list
,
of
the
considerablest
men
taken
and
slaine
in
the
fight
which
was
as
followeth
:
Sir
Thomas
D●bridgecourt
,
Sir
Thomas
Gore
,
Colonell
Thomas
Weston
,
sonne
to
the
Earle
of
Portland
,
and
6
more
Colonells
;
7.
Leivtenant
Colonells
;
5.
Majors
;
19.
Captaines
,
to
one
whereof
the
Queene
had
given
a
Scarffe
to
weare
for
her
sake
;
14.
Leivtenants
;
7.
Cornets
;
19.
Gent.
of
his
Majesties
Life-guard
;
20.
other
Gent.
5.
Trumpeters
;
4.
Quartermasters
.
There
were
slaine
in
this
fight
(
as
we
were
credibly
informed
)
2.
Lords
,
whereof
the
one
for
certaine
was
the
Lord
Bernhard
Stuart
,
the
Kings
kinsman
,
Prisoners
and
prizes
taken
.
The
slaine
.
The
Lord
Bernhard
Earl
.
of
Litchfield
.
Earle
of
Litchfieild
;
Sir
Bryan
Stapleton
(
a
new
made
Knight
the
Kings
Agent
for
the
bringing
over
of
10000.
men
out
of
Ireland
;
one
Colonell
;
one
Leivtenant
Colonell
;
with
about
400.
more
Officers
and
Common
Souldiers
.
Between
800
and
1000.
others
taken
prisoners
;
Great
store
of
armes
,
much
good
pillage
,
and
many
more
horse
and
men
taken
in
the
pursuit
,
whose
exact
number
and
conditions
could
not
so
suddenly
be
certified
.
After
the
reading
of
Colonell
Parsons
Letter
in
Parliament
(
whose
relation
,
as
aforesaid
,
I
have
principally
followed
)
the
House
of
Commons
entred
into
serious
Debate
of
the
prosecutions
of
this
great
victorie
;
And
ordered
that
certaine
Members
of
that
House
should
be
forthwith
sent
down
to
Sir
.
Tho.
Fairefax
,
then
at
〈◊〉
,
to
informe
him
and
the
Armie
of
this
good
successe
which
it
had
pleased
the
Lord
to
give
our
forces
,
under
the
command
of
Major
Gen.
Poyntz
,
and
of
the
condition
of
the
North
,
and
to
desire
a
supply
of
forces
to
be
sent
thither
upon
a
designe
,
not
,
then
,
fit
to
be
revealed
in
publike
.
A
day
of
deserved
thanksgiving
appointed
by
order
of
Parliament
.
They
also
ordered
that
the
Thursday
then
next
ensuing
should
be
appointed
a
day
of
Thanksgiven
for
this
great
victorie
,
in
the
City
of
London
,
Westminster
,
and
Lines
of
〈◊〉
;
and
the
Thursday
7
night
following
for
all
the
Counties
within
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
500.
●
.
Sent
as
a
token
to
renowned
Major
General
Poynz
.
And
〈◊〉
an
encouragement
to
that
worthy
and
Gallant
Souldier
〈◊〉
Gen.
Poynez
,
they
ordered
that
500.
l
,
should
be
bestowed
〈◊〉
him
as
a
testimonie
of
the
affection
of
the
Houses
toward
〈◊〉
.
And
that
which
made
this
excellent
victorie
the
more
sweet
and
remarkable
to
us
was
,
that
it
was
given
us
,
Even
as
a
return
of
prayers
or
as
a
blessed
prevention
of
prayer
to
set
an
edge
of
Spirituall
zeale
on
our
hearts
in
prayer
,
it
being
obtained
and
given
in
unto
us
by
the
wise
and
gracious
power
and
providence
of
our
good
God
and
bountifull
and
ever
blessed
Father
upon
the
24.
of
this
instant
Septem.
which
was
that
Moneths
publike
solemne
fast-day
.
Othe●
,
who
would
not
faithfully
wait
,
rest
and
rely
on
such
and
so
liberall
a
God
,
who
is
readier
to
give
than
we
to
aske
?
And
this
September
the
29.
according
to
the
Ancient
annu●ll
custome
of
the
renowned
City
of
London
,
Alderman
Adams
chosen
Lord
Major
of
the
City
of
London
.
there
was
an
election
of
their
New
Lord
Major
of
the
said
City
for
the
yeare
ensuing
,
at
the
Guild-Hall
in
London
,
where
,
and
at
which
time
the
Citizens
,
whom
it
concerned
,
advisedly
and
most
unanimously
chose
Alderman
Adams
,
a
pious
,
prudent
,
Gentleman
and
grave
Citizen
to
be
their
Lord
Major
.
In
whose
most
happie
choice
this
renowned
City
is
most
like
(
by
the
mercy
of
God
)
to
be
as
happie
and
honourable
every
way
after
this
yeare
of
his
Major
〈◊〉
as
ever
it
was
by
any
of
his
former
famous
and
faithfull
Pr●decessours
.
And
about
this
foresaid
time
,
the
Commons
assembled
in
Parliament
received
an
Ordinance
from
the
House
of
〈◊〉
,
for
making
of
a
new
Baron
of
the
Exchequer
,
which
was
read
and
past
there
and
returned
backe
immediately
to
the
Lords
and
fully
past
there
also
,
Religious
Mr.
Tomlins
made
a
Baron
of
the
Exchequer
.
in
the
blanck
whereof
the
House
of
Commons
nominated
and
inserted
for
that
place
,
Richard
Tomlins
,
Esquir
,
a
Councellour
of
the
Inner-Temple
a
faithfull
,
worthy
and
pious
Patriot
,
as
in
a
speciall
manner
,
his
fidelity
was
formerly
manifested
to
injurious
persecuted
pious
Master
Pri●●e
,
for
whom
(
in
those
dangerous
dayes
)
he
was
of
Counsell
and
stood
close
unto
〈◊〉
,
did
most
aboundantly
declare
.
And
about
this
time
also
〈◊〉
Parliamentary
States
prudently
and
providently
tooke
into
their
serious
Consideration
,
not
only
the
choice
of
some
new
and
truly
well
deserving
Serjants
of
Law
to
be
now
necessarily
made
Judges
viz.
Serjeant
Rolles
to
be
a
Judge
in
the
Kings-Bench
Serjeant
〈◊〉
a
Judge
in
the
Common-Plea's
and
Serjeant
〈◊〉
another
of
the
Barons
of
the
Exchequer
.
Other
well
deserving
.
Gentlemen
of
the
Law
made
Judges
by
the
Parliament
.
But
also
for
the
future
avoyding
and
prevention
of
those
ungodly
corruptions
which
have
been
formerly
in
those
places
,
it
was
most
piously
and
prudently
ordered
that
1000.
l.
Per
annum
should
be
allowed
to
each
Judge
out
of
the
Reve●●●
to
be
paid
〈…〉
of
Fees
,
Liv●ries
and
such
like
former
allowances
.
A
happie
and
holy
Common-wealth
〈…〉
most
like
to
be
established
,
when
both
worthie
,
learned
,
pious
and
prudent
Governours
,
Judges
and
Magistrates
fearing
God
and
hating
Covetousnesse
,
are
thus
chosen
to
fit
at
the
Helme
of
Authority
and
Judicature
,
and
also
such
courses
taken
,
as
may
in
all
likelihood
,
and
equity
(
by
Gods
Grace
especially
)
restraine
wonted
corruption
and
briberie
,
and
fairly
induce
them
to
doe
Iustice
to
all
without
partiality
and
avarice
;
which
the
Lord
in
mercy
grant
unto
us
,
that
Iustice
now
at
length
may
run
about
like
Rivers
in
our
streets
as
the
Prophet
speakes
,
Amen
and
Amen
.
About
the
end
of
this
September
,
we
received
certaine
intelligence
,
that
Barclay
Castle
in
Gloucestershire
was
surrendred
to
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Morgan
,
and
Colonell
Rainsborough
,
the
taking
whereof
,
being
a
place
of
such
strength
,
and
the
manner
of
taking
of
it
,
worthy
an
exact
relation
,
I
have
therefore
thought
〈◊〉
,
Barkley
Castle
surrendree
to
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
and
Colonell
Rainsborough
.
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
therein
,
to
insert
the
Letter
of
a
speciall
actor
and
Commander
in
that
service
and
siege
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
SIR
;
Vnderstanding
that
you
desire
to
be
acquainted
with
the
true
manner
of
our
taking
in
of
Barclay
Castle
,
which
it
seems
you
have
not
yet
had
a
full
Relation
of
,
I
have
therefore
here
satisfied
your
desire
,
and
given
you
a
full
and
faithfull
account
thereof
,
which
was
thus
;
The
〈◊〉
was
difficult
,
the
Castle
strong
,
and
the
Enemy
within
,
especially
〈◊〉
Goveenour
,
Sir
Charles
Lucas
,
〈◊〉
obstinate
at
an
Enemy
could
be
,
yet
〈…〉
our
Forces
were
joyned
with
those
of
Sir
Tho.
Fairfaxes
,
whereof
valiant
Colonell
Rainsborough
had
the
Command
,
we
made
〈◊〉
long
stay
,
but
●ell
presently
upon
their
out
Workes
;
then
our
men
most
gallantly
marched
up
unto
their
Guard
in
the
Town
,
which
was
a
strong
Work
indeed
,
out
of
which
we
beat
them
,
and
presently
tooke
it
:
In
which
〈◊〉
many
of
our
men
were
drowned
,
and
some
few
slaine
;
but
having
thus
gotten
into
that
Work
,
we
planted
our
great
Guns
against
the
Tower
,
and
battered
it
much
,
and
they
returned
the
like
roaring
resolutions
to
us
,
with
cuse
shot
of
bullets
,
〈◊〉
,
and
such
like
matter
,
and
kild
some
of
〈◊〉
men
,
amongst
whom
John
Freeman
Lieutenant
to
Major
Dobson
〈◊〉
,
me
,
he
had
three
〈◊〉
given
him
at
one
time
,
in
the
brest
,
flanke
,
and
〈◊〉
.
Our
men
notwithstanding
this
,
went
on
〈◊〉
,
sealing
〈◊〉
with
much
resolution
,
which
occasioned
Sir
Charles
to
desire
a
〈◊〉
,
and
offer
〈◊〉
to
depart
.
There
were
three
of
our
great
Guns
〈…〉
,
which
were
planted
against
the
Tower
of
the
Church
.
The
〈◊〉
had
planted
a
〈◊〉
upon
the
top
of
the
Tower
,
but
our
men
made
such
batteries
that
they
were
glad
to
take
it
downe
:
Vpon
the
top
of
the
Tower
the
Enemy
placed
a
Flag
of●
defiance
(
as
they
〈◊〉
it
)
which
〈◊〉
of
our
Regiments
boldly
and
bravely
got
up
the
walls
and
tooke
〈◊〉
▪
but
whilst
he
was
vapouring
〈…〉
the
top
of
the
Tower
,
a
part
of
the
Tower
he
stood
on
(
being
much
broken
and
battered
by
our
Gun
)
〈…〉
him
,
so
that
he
fell
downe
,
and
was
killed
with
the
stones
that
fell
upon
him
,
and
two
more
that
came
after
him
,
to
help
him
,
were
killed
likewise
.
The
businesse
was
the
more
difficult
and
dangerous
by
reason
that
what
our
men
did
was
open
,
and
at
mid-day
.
Vpon
the
Enemies
〈◊〉
order
was
taken
to
divide
the
plunder
of
the
Castle
,
and
it
was
concluded
,
that
if
our
Captaines
would
deposite
500
l.
in
money
,
which
should
be
divided
among
the
Souldiers
,
to
each
five
shillings
,
they
should
〈◊〉
the
plunder
of
the
Castle
;
the
which
five
of
our
Captaines
did
,
namely
,
Major
White
,
Captaine
Stevenson
,
Captaine
Piagot
,
Captaine
〈◊〉
and
one
more
,
and
so
paid
the
Souldiers
,
and
tooke
the
〈…〉
was
very
much
Beefe
,
Bacon
,
Butter
,
Cheese
,
Meale
,
Wheate
,
〈…〉
and
a
great
quantity
of
other
things
,
300
flitches
of
〈…〉
roome
,
many
Cattell
,
insomuch
that
it
is
thought
,
that
there
was
victuals
for
300
men
for
five
months
.
This
illustrates
the
〈◊〉
of
God
in
〈◊〉
it
was
so
soone
taken
,
the
stormes
were
so
hard
and
sharp
,
and
the
●●dders
weighty
to
reare
for
scaling
.
During
the
siege
,
many
of
the
Enemy
thought
to
have
got
out
of
the
Church
into
the
Castle
at
the
〈…〉
our
men
,
although
there
were
many
crosse
Brest-Workes
in
the
Church-yard
,
made
such
hast
,
and
came
in
with
such
courage
and
resolution
,
that
〈◊〉
got
between
the
Enemy
and
the
Castle
,
and
did
much
execution
upon
them
.
The
Enemy
in
the
Castle
all
the
time
much
annoyed
our
men
,
but
the
Lord
in
the
end
(
blessed
be
his
holy
name
for
it
)
gave
us
the
victory
,
and
the
Country
is
much
s●eed
from
that
most
intesti●●
oppressor
Sir
Charles
Lucas
.
Thus
you
have
the
manner
of
subduing
the
great
Enemy
,
according
to
my
best
knowledge
and
intelligence
.
And
so
let
all
thine
Enemies
,
O
God
,
perish
,
and
be
put
to
shame
and
dishonour
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
I
shall
here
desire
thee
,
with
my self
,
to
make
a
little
stand
and
stay
,
againe
deservedly
to
looke
upon
and
contemplate
with
thy
most
serious
thoughts
and
gratefull
heart
,
the
most
rich
and
rare
Parliamentary
mercies
,
and
the
various
Victories
,
and
triumphaut
trophies
of
honour
,
even
the
most
reall
demonstrations
of
the
truth
of
this
moneths
remarkable
Wonder
,
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
.
of
The
Burning-Bush
(
still
)
unconsumed
,
yea
,
mightily
,
and
even
miraculously
prospered
and
preserved
,
maugre
the
mischiefe
of
all
the
fierce
and
most
furious
flames
of
Antichristian
and
Atheisticall
wrath
and
rage
,
round
about
it
,
as
is
most
evidently
and
eminently
apparent
,
both
in
our
renowned
Parliamentary
Worthies
prudent
and
provident
care
to
undeceive
the
mis-led
people
in
Wales
,
by
an
excellent
Declaration
against
the
Royalists
foule
and
false
slanders
.
In
the
happy
recovery
of
the
City
of
Bristoll
from
Rupert
and
his
ravenous
Royalists
.
In
renowned
and
religious
Major
Generall
Skippons
being
made
Governour
of
Bristoll
:
Shrewsburies
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Bridge-North
,
and
the
remarkable
preservation
of
Lieutenant
Colonell
Phips
out
of
the
Enemies
hands
.
In
Gods
admirable
mercy
to
our
distressed
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
almost
overrunne
and
ruined
by
Montrosse
,
but
returning
his
intended
mischiefe
upon
his
own
head
.
In
giving
such
a
memorable
accesse
unto
,
and
hopefull
entrance
into
the
City
of
Chester
,
by
our
possessing
of
the
Suburbs
thereof
.
In
that
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Kiddarminster
,
by
valiant
Generall
Poyntz
.
In
delivering
up
unto
us
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Cardiffe
in
Wales
,
and
hopefull
reduction
of
the
hearts
and
affection
of
the
Welch
to
the
Parliament
.
In
the
rendition
of
the
Devizes
and
Lacock-House
Garrison
in
Wiltshire
,
and
the
reduction
of
all
Pembrokeshire
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
.
In
the
famous
defeat
given
by
our
forces
to
the
Enemy
at
Rowton-Moore
.
And
in
the
establishing
of
pious
and
prudent
Magistrates
and
Judges
;
Together
with
the
surrender
of
Barkley-Castle
,
into
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
At
the
serious
sight
and
deep
and
due
consideration
and
contemplation
of
all
these
rich
and
rare
Parliamentary
Mercies
,
Not
a
month
,
a
week
,
nay
hardly
a
day
,
void
of
one
mercy
or
other
unto
us
.
O
who
can
choose
but
stand
amazed
and
wondring
at
the
unfathomed
free
favour
,
and
unbottomed
bounty
of
our
good
God
unto
us
?
O
wonderfull
,
what
,
never
a
moneth
?
never
a
week
?
nay
I
may
almost
say
,
never
a
day
,
for
so
many
months
together
,
but
a
Victory
,
or
a
rich
and
rare
Mercy
,
granted
unto
us
,
and
conferred
upon
us
?
O
then
let
there
never
be
a
moneth
,
never
be
a
lip
,
a
heart
,
or
a
tongue
,
empty
of
;
but
,
contrariwise
may
they
ever
be
most
full
of
the
high
and
most
honourable
praises
of
our
great
and
good
God
,
Psal.
68.
19.
Psalm
.
32.
7.
even
the
God
of
our
salvation
,
who
thus
dayly
loads
us
with
his
loving
kindnesse
,
and
thus
constantly
encompasses
us
with
songs
of
deliverances
.
But
now
to
go
on
.
October
.
1645.
And
here
now
I
shall
begin
the
serious
and
sacred
observation
and
contemplation
of
the
marvellous
mercies
of
our
wonder-working
,
God
,
in
the
progresse
of
this
moneth
also
,
with
that
brave
defeat
given
to
our
Enemies
Forces
,
by
that
valiant
and
vigilant
Commander
Colonell
Moore
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemie
by
Colonel
Moore
Governour
of
Gaunt-house
.
Governour
of
Gaunt-House
,
a
Parliamentary
Garrison
,
which
lies
within
about
eight
miles
from
Oxford
,
from
whom
we
had
credible
information
,
that
about
the
beginning
of
this
instant
October
,
this
valiant
Colonell
being
gone
forth
with
a
party
of
about
200
Horse
,
met
with
a
party
of
about
500
Horse
of
the
Enemies
at
Kidlington
,
and
that
he
(
notwithstanding
the
great
dis-proportion
and
unequality
of
their
number
to
his
)
skirmished
most
couragiously
with
them
well-nigh
three
houres
together
,
and
at
last
,
by
Gods
assistance
,
put
them
to
the
rout
,
and
pursued
them
,
even
to
the
Gates
of
Oxford
.
In
which
brave
bickering
and
pursuit
,
they
tooke
prisoners
,
Master
Sackvile
,
the
Earle
of
Dorsets
second
sonne
,
Leivetenant
Colonell
Simth
,
one
of
the
Kings
Pages
,
and
Prince
Ruperts
Chaplain
,
2
Gunners
,
one
Trumpeter
,
and
about
●0
.
Common
Souldiers
.
And
that
,
upon
the
same
day
,
our
quicksighted
souldiers
tooke
2
Barges
laden
with
Coales
,
Cheese
,
slate
and
other
commodities
,
as
they
were
going
up
the
River
to
Oxford
.
Farleigh-Castle
in
Somersetsh
.
taken
.
And
about
the
same
time
,
also
,
we
received
certaine
intelligence
out
of
the
West
,
that
Farleigh-Castle
in
Somersetshire
(
whereof
Colonell
Hungerford
,
brother
to
Sir
Edward
Hungerford
,
was
Governour
)
was
then
,
for
certaine
,
surrendered
up
to
the
Parliaments
forces
;
the
Commanders
wherein
being
allowed
to
have
onely
horse
and
armes
to
march
forth
withall
and
the
Common-souldeirs
to
depart
without
either
.
About
the
second
of
this
instant
we
received
Letters
out
of
the
Northern
parts
of
the
kingdome
from
Colonell
Overton
,
Sandal-Castle
in
Yorkeshire
taken
.
which
were
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
dated
from
Sandall-Castle
in
Yorkshire
▪
by
which
it
was
for
certaine
signified
,
that
the
said
Sandall-Castle
(
after
the
space
of
3.
weekes
Seige
)
was
surrendred
to
Colonell
Overton
,
upon
Articles
agreed
on
between
him
and
Colonell
Bon●vant
,
then
Governour
of
this
Castle
;
viz.
That
12.
of
the
prime
Officers
in
the
Castle
should
have
liberty
to
march
forth
with
their
Horses
and
Swords
,
and
to
carry
with
them
a
spare
suite
of
Cloaths
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Souldiers
to
depart
only
with
the
cloaths
on
their
backes
,
and
Staves
in
their
hands
.
The
Governour
and
Gentlemen
,
being
allowed
each
of
them
a
Horse
to
carry
them
away
to
Welbeck-house
,
as
they
desired
,
but
their
Horses
to
be
returned
by
their
Convoy
;
and
all
the
Ammunition
and
provisions
of
warre
,
in
the
Castle
to
be
left
to
Colonell
Overton
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
.
About
the
4.
instant
,
we
were
also
certainly
informed
,
that
valiant
and
victorions
Leivten
.
Winchester
Towne
and
Castle
taken
by
victorious
Leivten
.
Generall
Cromwell
.
Generall
Cromwell
,
being
without
much
difficultie
or
disturbance
entred
into
and
fully
possessed
of
the
Towne
of
Winchester
,
and
having
new
round
begi●●
the
Castle
,
and
planted
his
Ordinance
against
it
,
was
resolved
to
storme
it
;
which
the
Governour
thereof
,
Colonell
Ogle
perceiving
,
he
was
at
first
content
to
have
a
parley
about
the
surrender
of
it
;
But
in
the
meane
time
some
troopes
ariving
thither
,
with
noble
and
ever
to
be
renowned
Sir
William
Waller
,
whose
this
Castle
was
,
and
who
was
now
come
to
the
Leivtenant
Generall
to
asist
him
as
occasion
might
require
;
the
Enemie
within
,
falsly
supposing
that
this
was
releife
,
sent
to
them
,
they
presently
tooke
downe
their
White
Flaggs
,
and
refused
to
proceed
in
the
proffered
parley
,
hoping
now
their
said
supposed
reliefe
would
breake
in
unto
them
,
but
indeed
none
appeared
,
as
they
hoped
,
in
which
interim
,
which
was
all
that
instant
Lords-day
,
The
list
of
what
was
taken
from
the
edemie
in
Winchester
Castle
.
the
noble
Leivtenant
Generall
having
forborn
them
,
but
now
finding
them
thus
to
baffle
with
him
,
on
the
Munday
morning
following
,
he
played
violently
upon
the
Castle
with
his
great
Ordinance
,
and
made
a
breach
so
wide
in
the
Castle-wall
,
that
many
men
might
enter
in
a
brest
;
heereupon
the
Leivtenant
Generall
resolved
to
proceed
to
storm
the
Castle
,
and
to
make
the
Enemie
repent
his
foresaid
dallying
with
him
;
and
yet
,
loath
to
pursue
a
course
of
vengeance
and
unwilling
to
make
an
effusion
of
blood
,
if
it
might
be
avoyded
,
he
therfore
thought
fit
,
once
more
,
to
send
them
in
Articles
fit
for
him
to
require
and
for
them
fairely
to
yeild
unto
,
before
he
proceeded
to
the
extremest
rigour
;
which
,
in
breife
were
gladly
condescended
unto
by
the
Governour
,
&
the
Castle
with
all
the
Armes
,
Ordnance
and
Ammunition
,
and
other
provisions
therin
surredred
into
the
possession
of
the
noble
Leivtenant
Generall
.
The
were
taken
in
the
Castle
,
7.
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
17.
Barrells
of
powder
,
2000.
waight
of
Musket
bullets
,
800.
waight
of
Match
,
700.
Muskets
(
besides
Pikes
,
Halberts
and
other
such
like
weapons
)
and
at
least
100.
Horse
;
38.
Hogsheads
of
Beefe
and
Pork
,
powdred
;
1500.
waight
of
Cheese
,
800.
pots
of
Butter
,
140
quarters
of
Wheat
and
Meale
,
7000
waight
of
Bisket
,
112.
Hogsheads
of
strong
Beare
,
3.
Hogsheads
of
French-Wines
;
10.
quarters
of
salt
,
20.
bushells
of
Oatemeal
,
70.
dozen
of
Candles
,
30.
loade
of
Wood
;
40.
quarters
of
Charcoale
,
30.
bushels
of
Sea-coales
,
and
4.
quarters
of
Fresh-beefe
ready
killed
,
and
14.
sheep
.
All
this
fore
said
mighty
store
of
provisions
of
all
sorts
thus
left
in
the
Castle
unabused
and
unembezelled
by
the
Enemy
,
Visrount
Ogle
,
the
la●e
Governour
(
a
resolute
and
desperate
Souldiers
,
with
200
gentlemen
,
Officers
and
their
Servants
,
680.
horse
and
foot
)
marched
away
to
Wood-stock
,
The
strength
of
Winchester-Castle
.
and
so
for
Oxford
.
The
unexpected
so
soon
surrender
of
this
place
,
was
so
much
the
more
remarkable
(
to
the
great
praise
and
glory
of
our
wonderworking
God
)
not
only
in
regard
of
all
that
store
of
provisions
,
but
also
in
that
the
Castle
it selfe
was
exceeding
strongly
fortified
,
completely
manned
,
and
plentifully
furnished
(
as
you
have
heard
)
with
all
kindes
of
provisions
;
for
the
fortifications
,
were
of
the
strongest
militarie
Architects
in
the
Kingdome
;
for
,
when
our
men
had
made
tha●
foresaid
breach
in
the
wall
(
which
produced
the
parley
)
they
had
3.
workes
more
to
have
stormed
,
each-higher
than
the
other
,
before
they
could
have
entred
the
Castle
,
beside
such
a
desperate
resolute
Souldier
as
the
Governour
was
held
and
knowne
to
be
.
All
these
serious
circumstances
,
considered
,
it
makes
I
say
,
this
Gods
mercie
to
us
the
more
glorious
;
and
gives
no
little
perswasion
that
certainly
,
now
the
hearts
of
the
stoutest
Royalists
begin
(
by
the
power
of
our
God
)
to
faint
and
faile
them
;
blessed
,
for
ever
blessed
be
the
Lord
for
it
.
And
,
thus
now
,
renowned
,
Sir
William
Waller
is
fully
repossessed
of
his
new
House
.
But
to
proceede
;
About
the
8.
of
this
instant
October
our
most
prudent
Parliamentary
Senators
tooke
into
their
circumspect
consideration
,
the
coming
in
of
Malignants
or
Delinquents
to
their
party
;
The
Parliaments
intended
mercy
even
to
Malignants
and
Delinquents
.
and
that
though
,
of
necessity
the
Sword
must
be
still
and
stiffly
held-up
,
yet
out
of
a
pious
and
zealous
desire
to
hasten
a
period
to
these
unhappie
Civill
broyles
,
and
to
mixe
clemencie
with
all
their
actions
;
they
thought
good
to
propound
an
other
day
of
grace
or
favour
unto
them
;
to
wit
,
till
the
1.
of
December
,
then
,
next
ensuing
,
by
which
time
,
all
that
were
or
should
be
capable
of
this
mercy
might
come
in
and
compound
for
their
Delinquencie
;
for
which
purpose
,
a
Committee
at
Gold-Smiths-Hall
in
London
was
appointed
and
a
Vote
in
Parliament
passed
to
that
effect
.
And
withall
,
that
all
such
persons
of
what
ranke
or
quality
soever
that
did
thus
come
in
and
compound
for
their
Delinquencie
,
should
also
after
this
their
composition
sue-out
and
passe
their
Pardon
under
the
Great-Seale
of
England
or
else
their
former
Composition
to
be
voyd
and
of
none
effect
unto
them
;
but
they
to
be
apprehended
and
proceeded
against
as
Spies
.
This
indeed
being
a
most
wise
and
excellent
way
,
both
a
little
to
pull-downe
their
proud
Spirits
in
the
necessitated
acknowledgement
of
their
most
foule
offences
,
The
Excellent
wisedome
and
justice
of
the
Parliament
,
mixed
with
their
foresaid
mercie
.
and
to●ly
(
upon
rols
and
record
)
as
a
blacke
spot
and
indelible
sline
upon
them
to
posterity
,
of
their
being
such
perfidious
and
pernicious
betrayers
and
destroyers
(
as
much
in
them
was
)
of
their
own
deare
native
Country
,
to
the
utter
rvine
of
themselves
their
wives
and
children
,
by
slavery
and
tyrannie
over
their
bodies
and
Soules
.
About
the
10
▪
instant
we
were
certainly
given
to
understand
of
the
powerfull
and
propitious
hand
of
Gods
good
providence
and
mercie
unto
us
,
in
giving
in
that
strong
and
most
pestilent
and
pernicious
den
of
theeves
and
robbers
,
I
meane
Bazing-house
,
in
,
Hampshire
into
the
Parliaments
possession
by
the
martiall
valour
and
industrie
of
renouned
and
victorious
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwall
together
with
the
brave
Commander
Colonell
D●Albeire
,
Bazing-House
taken
.
the
substance
of
the
manner
of
the
taking
of
it
,
being
fully
related
by
victorious
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwells
letter
brought
by
Colonell
Hamond
to
the
honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
and
there
read
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
(
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
to
Insert
the
same
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
I
thanke
God
,
I
can
give
you
a
good
account
of
Bazing
.
After
our
batteries
placed
,
we
setled
the
severall
posts
for
the
storme
;
Colonell
Dalberte
was
to
be
on
the
North-side
of
the
house
next
the
Grange
,
Colonell
Pickering
on
his
left
hand
,
and
Sir
Hardresse
Wallers
and
Colonell
Mountagues
Regiments
next
him
;
We
stormed
this
morning
after
six
of
the
clocke
,
the
signall
for
falling
on
was
the
firing
foure
of
our
Canon
,
which
being
done
,
our
men
fell
on
with
great
resolution
and
cheerfulnesse
,
we
tooke
the
two
Houses
without
any
considerable
losse
to
ourselves
;
Colonell
Pickering
,
stormed
the
new
House
,
passed
through
and
got
the
Gate
of
the
Old
House
,
whereupon
they
summoned
a
Parley
,
with
our
men
would
not
heare
,
in
the
meane
time
Colonell
Mountagues
,
and
Sir
Hardresse
Wallers
Regiments
assaulted
the
strongest
Worke
,
where
the
Enemy
kept
his
Court
of
guard
,
which
with
great
resolution
they
recovered
,
beating
the
Enemy
from
a
whole
Culverin
and
from
this
Worke
,
;
which
having
done
,
they
drew
their
Ladders
after
them
,
and
got
over
another
Worke
,
and
the
House-Wall
before
they
could
〈…〉
Sir
Hardresse
Waller
performing
his
duty
with
〈◊〉
and
diligence
,
was
shot
on
the
Armw
,
but
not
dangerous
,
we
have
had
little
losse
,
many
of
the
Enemies
our
men
put
to
the
Sword
,
and
some
Officers
of
quality
;
most
of
the
rest
we
have
prisoners
,
amongst
which
the
Marquesse
,
and
Sir
Robert
Peake
,
with
divers
other
Officers
,
whom
I
have
Ordered
to
be
sent
up
to
you
:
We
have
taken
about
ten
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
with
much
Ammunition
,
and
our
Souldiers
a
good
encouragement
.
I
humbly
offer
to
you
,
to
have
this
place
utterly
slighted
,
for
these
following
reasons
.
It
will
aske
about
eight
hundred
men
to
manage
it
,
it
is
no
Frontier
,
the
Country
is
poore
about
it
,
the
place
exceedingly
ruined
by
our
Batteries
and
Morter
peeces
,
and
a
fire
which
fell
upon
the
place
since
our
taking
it
;
If
you
please
to
take
some
out
of
the
Garison
at
Farnham
,
some
out
of
Chichester
,
and
a
good
part
of
the
Foot
which
were
here
under
Dalbier
,
and
make
a
strong
Quarter
at
Newbery
with
three
or
foure
Troopes
of
Horses
,
I
dare
be
confident
it
would
not
only
be
a
curb
to
Dennington
,
but
a
security
and
a
Frontier
to
all
these
parts
,
in
as
much
as
Newbery
lyes
upon
the
River
,
and
will
prevent
any
incurtion
from
Dennington
,
Wallingford
or
Farringdon
into
these
parts
,
and
by
lying
there
,
will
make
the
Trade
most
secure
between
Bristoll
and
London
for
all
Carriages
.
And
I
beleeve
the
Gentlemen
of
Sussex
and
Hampshire
will
with
more
cheerefulnesse
contribute
,
to
maintaine
a
Garrison
on
the
Frontier
,
〈◊〉
in
their
〈◊〉
which
will
have
lesse
safety
in
it
.
Sir
I
hope
not
to
delay
,
but
more
towards
the
West
to
morrow
:
and
to
be
as
diligent
as
I
may
in
my
expedition
thither
,
I
must
speake
my
judgement
to
you
,
that
if
you
intend
to
have
your
worke
carried
on
,
Recruits
of
Foot
must
be
had
,
and
a
course
taken
to
pay
your
Army
,
also
believe
me
Sir
,
it
may
not
be
able
to
answer
the
w●rk●
you
have
for
it
to
doe
.
I
entreated
Colonell
Hammond
to
wait
upon
you
,
who
was
taken
by
a
mistake
whilest
we
lay
before
this
garrison
,
whom
God
safely
delivered
to
us
to
our
great
joy
,
but
to
his
losse
of
almost
all
he
had
,
which
the
Enemy
tooke
from
him
,
The
Lord
grant
that
these
mercies
may
be
acknowledged
withall
thankfulnesse
,
God
exceedingly
abounds
in
his
goodnesse
to
us
,
and
will
not
be
weary
untill
Righteousnesse
and
Peace
meet
;
and
that
he
hath
brought
forth
a
glorious
worke
for
the
happinesse
of
this
poore
Kingdome
,
wherein
desires
to
serve
God
and
you
with
a
faithfull
hand
.
Your
most
humble
servant
Oliver
Cromwell
.
Basingstoke
14.
October
.
1645.
I
shall
first
present
you
with
the
particulars
of
the
successe
,
at
Basing-house
in
the
prizes
and
prisoners
taken
.
There
were
taken
as
followeth
,
viz.
The
Marquesse
of
Winchester
,
Sir
Robert
Pe●ke
Governour
,
A
list
of
the
prizes
and
prisoners
taken
at
Bazing-House
.
Sir
Inigo
Jones
the
grand
Surveyor
,
foure
Romane
Catholique
Priests
(
reserved
for
the
Gallowes
)
twenty
Gentlewomen
,
180.
common
prisoners
,
ten
pieces
of
Ordnance
,
twenty
barrels
of
Gunpowder
,
nine
Colours
,
3000.
Armes
,
200.
Horse
,
8000.
l.
worth
of
Clothes
,
Beds
and
other
goods
,
many
Firkins
of
Butter
,
a
great
quantity
of
Cloth
,
much
bullet
,
and
match
,
many
Crucifixes
,
Popish
Pictures
and
Bookes
,
neere
a
thousand
Chests
,
Trunkes
and
Boxes
,
400.
quarters
of
Corne
,
200.
barrels
of
Beere
,
300.
flitches
of
Bacon
,
an
hundred
bags
of
Malt
,
40000.
weight
of
Cheese
,
the
Marquesse
of
Winchesters
Plate
,
Cabinet
and
Jewels
,
worth
above
5000.
l.
Sir
Robert
Peakes
500.
l.
besides
a
Box
of
brasse
Plates
,
the
Marquesses
rich
Bed
and
furniture
which
cost
1300.
l.
one
common
souldier
found
300.
l.
in
gold
hid
in
a
hole
,
about
4000.
l.
ready
money
,
a
great
quantity
of
Wine
,
and
many
Hogsheads
of
Beere
,
besides
the
Ladies
wardrope
,
which
furnished
many
of
our
Souldiers
wives
with
Gownes
and
Petticoats
.
Slain
,
Major
C●st
,
six
Priests
,
Robinson
the
Players
sonne
,
onely
one
woman
,
The
slain
and
wounded
.
who
fell
a
railing
upon
our
souldiers
at
their
entrance
,
calling
them
Roundheads
,
and
Rebels
to
the
King
;
whereupon
one
of
our
souldiers
cut
her
on
the
head
,
and
neere
300.
common
souldiers
,
Doctor
Griffin
sometimes
of
Dunstanes
in
the
West
,
late
of
old
Fish-street
,
taken
and
sore
wounded
,
and
three
of
his
daughters
,
much
Ammunition
taken
.
The
losse
on
the
Parliaments
side
in
this
desperate
service
was
(
blessed
be
God
)
not
much
,
Sir
Hardres
Waller
,
who
behaved
himselfe
gallantly
,
wounded
,
and
not
above
ten
others
in
all
slaine
outright
,
though
about
eighty
,
or
an
hundred
wounded
.
The
word
which
the
religious
Major
Gen.
chose
,
when
he
came
to
sit
downe
before
that
popish
Garrison
was
out
of
the
115.
Psalme
,
concerning
the
worshippers
of
Images
:
Their
gods
are
the
workes
of
mens
hands
,
wood
and
stone
,
eyes
they
have
and
see
not
,
eares
and
heare
not
,
and
hands
and
handle
not
;
And
that
word
of
God
was
made
good
in
the
enemy
,
who
upon
the
Storme
had
not
strength
to
handle
their
weapons
to
defend
themselves
,
but
were
delivered
to
the
mercy
of
our
souldiers
.
A
great
part
of
the
Pillage
was
sold
to
the
Country
people
,
who
likewise
had
a
good
part
of
the
prey
,
and
carried
many
Cartloades
away
.
The
House
burnt
downe
and
demolished
.
After
the
reading
the
Letters
of
Bazing
,
the
House
began
to
debate
of
some
further
timely
service
of
the
gallant
valiant
and
religious
Souldiers
which
might
be
done
in
those
parts
for
the
better
cleering
the
passage
into
the
West
,
and
the
result
of
all
was
,
that
Letters
should
be
written
to
severall
Committees
to
joyne
forces
with
those
that
stormed
Bazing
for
the
taking
of
the
Castle
of
Dennington
,
&c.
The
House
likewise
ordered
that
the
Ministers
in
the
severall
Churches
and
Chappells
in
London
and
Lines
of
Communication
,
should
on
the
next
Lords
day
in
their
severall
Churches
and
Chappels
give
thankes
to
God
for
his
great
mercy
in
delivering
up
Winchester
and
Bazing
House
into
our
hands
.
And
about
the
12.
of
this
instant
October
;
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
letters
from
Gloucester
that
the
valiant
,
Active
and
faithfull
Governour
therof
,
Colonell
Morgan
(
the
most
worthy
Successour
therein
,
of
even
to
be
honoured
Major
Generall
M●ssi●
)
with
about
300.
horse
and
400.
foot
,
part
whereof
was
sent
unto
him
by
the
then
deputie
Governour
of
Bristol
,
Colonell
Fleet-wood
,
assisted
also
by
the
Monmouthshire
men
,
Chepstow
Town
and
Castle
in
Monmouthshire
.
besieged
and
taken
by
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
.
having
taken
the
towne
of
Chepstow
,
besieged
and
summoned
the
Castle
,
but
the
Governour
thereof
,
Colonell
Fitz-Morris
returned
a
peremptorie
negative
answer
;
whereupon
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
planted
2
great
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
and
a
morter-peece
for
batterie
,
and
made
a
breach
into
the
Castle
;
whereupon
the
Governour
sent
presently
to
desire
a
parley
,
but
Colonell
Morgan
as
presently
returned
answer
,
That
now
it
was
too
late
;
whereupon
all
the
Souldiers
issuing
forth
fell
downe
upon
their
knees
,
crying
,
Quarter
,
quarter
,
for
Gods
sake
,
and
wholly
referred
themselves
to
the
Generalls
mercy
,
and
the
Castle
was
instantly
surrendred
to
him
.
There
were
in
the
Castle
,
Colonell
Fitz-Morris
the
Governour
,
Major
Bridgeman
,
and
an
106.
Common
Souldiers
,
who
were
all
carryed
prisoners
to
Gloucester
.
They
took
,
besides
,
in
the
castle
,
30
horse
and
their
furniture
,
18.
peeces
of
Ordnance
great
and
small
,
16.
barrells
of
Gunpouder
,
2
Harque
bushes
,
6.
tun
of
lead
,
great
store
of
fire-workes
,
30.
beefs
in
powder
,
30.
barrells
of
salt
,
4000.
waight
of
bisket
,
a
butt
of
Sack
,
3.
Hogsheads
of
Methegline
,
4.
Hogsheads
of
beere
and
Ale
,
70.
bushels
of
Oat-meale
,
10.
bushells
of
Pease
and
Beanes
,
and
30.
bushels
of
Wheat
,
many
firkins
of
butter
,
400.
waight
of
cheese
,
with
store
of
other
provisions
and
ammunition
.
And
we
were
,
about
the
same
time
,
for
certaine
,
informed
,
that
Sir
Trevor
Williams
and
very
many
Gentlemen
of
Glamorganshire
and
Monmouthshire
had
freely
and
faithfully
declared
themselves
for
the
Parliament
;
and
as
a
testimonie
thereof
had
raised
1500.
Souldiers
out
of
both
those
Counties
for
the
Parliaments
service
,
and
resolved
suddenly
to
besiege
Mon●●th
;
the
effects
whereof
you
shall
see
fully
related
in
its
proper
place
.
And
thus
we
see
how
triumphantly
the
Lord
,
now
rides
on
in
glorie
for
the
blessed
advancement
of
his
Great
Cause
:
ever
magnified
and
praised
be
his
great
and
most
glorious
name
therein
.
The
Parliaments
piety
and
gratitude
.
The
Messenger
that
brought
this
welcome
.
Newes
to
the
Parliament
was
rewarded
by
them
,
with
the
gift
of
10
l.
for
his
paines
in
the
journey
;
And
the
House
also
most
piously
and
gratefully
ordered
that
thankes
should
be
given
to
Almightie
God
,
on
the
Lords-day
then
next
ensuing
,
for
the
happy
surrender
of
Chepstow
Towne
and
Castle
,
as
also
of
Winchester
and
〈◊〉
;
And
they
farther
ordered
that
thankes
and
a
reward
should
be
sent
to
that
faithfull
and
valiant
Commander
Colonell
Morgan
.
A
right
way
,
indeed
,
to
thrive
and
proceed
victoriously
and
successfully
,
where
God
is
in
his
mercies
exalted
,
and
vertue
and
valour
is
not
left
without
honour
and
reward
.
About
the
14.
of
this
instant
October
,
the
Vote
in
Parliament
for
sending
forth
writ●
for
the
election
of
new
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
for
filling
up
the
vacancie
of
those
that
were
Deceased
or
had
perfidiously
deserted
the
House
,
was
put
in
execution
;
and
a
Letter
being
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
sent
from
the
Major
of
Sandwitch
by
a
Member
of
the
House
of
Peeres
,
to
procure
the
election
of
a
Member
to
sit
and
serve
in
Parliament
(
of
his
nominating
)
according
to
the
writ
sent
downe
thither
for
that
purpose
;
The
Parliaments
integrity
,
about
the
election
of
new
Members
for
the
House
of
Commons
.
The
writ
for
the
right
chusing
of
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
.
Whereupon
the
Commons
on
serious
debate
on
this
businesse
,
referred
the
same
to
the
Committee
of
Priviledges
,
the
result
wherof
was
;
That
it
was
ordered
,
that
for
the
future
,
a
Copie
of
the
Order
of
the
House
of
Commons
made
in
Anno
1641.
should
be
sent
downe
with
all
writs
for
new
elections
;
A
Copie
of
which
Order
,
for
the
Readers
better
satisfaction
,
and
for
the
clearing
of
our
most
renowned
Parliaments
integrity
,
in
this
,
as
in
all
other
their
faithfull
managing
of
the
States-affaires
,
I
have
here
inserted
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
WHereas
the
House
of
Commons
hath
received
Information
,
that
Letters
from
Peers
are
directed
to
Boroughs
,
that
now
are
to
〈◊〉
Elections
of
Members
to
serve
in
this
Parliament
:
They
conceived
that
all
Letters
of
that
nature
from
any
Peeres
of
this
〈◊〉
doe
necessarily
tend
to
the
violation
of
the
Priviledges
of
Parliament
,
and
the
freedome
of
Elections
of
the
Members
,
that
ought
to
serve
in
the
House
of
Commons
;
and
doe
declare
,
That
notwithstanding
such
Letters
,
all
Persons
,
to
whom
Elections
of
Knights
and
Burgesses
do
belong
,
ought
to
proceed
to
their
Elections
,
with
that
freedome
,
which
by
the
Lawes
of
the
Realme
,
and
of
Right
they
ought
to
doe
,
and
do
expect
,
that
if
any
such
Letters
from
any
Peeres
of
the
Realme
,
shall
hereafter
be
sent
unto
them
,
That
the
parties
receiving
the
same
shall
certifie
the
contents
thereof
,
or
bring
the
Letters
themselves
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
.
Octob.
10.
There
came
a
Letter
from
Abington
to
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
,
the
most
worthy
Governour
thereof
,
being
then
in
London
,
of
a
gallant
peece
of
Service
performed
by
that
brave
Garrison
against
the
Enemy
at
Farringdon
,
the
particular
whereof
,
take
in
the
said
Letter
,
sent
from
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Paine
,
the
said
Major
Generals
Deputy
-
Governour
,
which
was
as
followeth
;
SIR
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Farringdon
,
by
Abington
Forces
,
The
last
night
,
viz.
Tuesday
14
instant
,
I
marched
forth
with
a
party
of
Foot
,
and
all
our
Horse
,
to
Farringdon
,
where
we
came
so
neere
the
taking
of
that
Garrison
,
that
I
my self
heard
the
Enemy
earnestly
call
to
draw
up
the
Bridge
,
our
Foot
being
then
within
a
stones
cast
of
them
,
before
they
could
draw
it
up
;
yet
we
lost
not
our
labour
;
for
,
we
bickering
and
skirmishing
with
them
there
,
tooke
about
100
Horse
of
theirs
foure
Captaines
,
one
Lieutenant
,
foure
Quartermasters
one
Serjeant
,
17
Troopers
,
eight
Foot
Souldiers
,
and
one
Drum
,
in
all
about
37
Prisoners
,
and
slew
two
upon
their
Workes
:
All
this
being
done
with
the
losse
of
one
man
onely
on
our
side
,
and
we
safely
returned
home
the
next
day
by
12
of
the
Clock
,
Praised
be
God
for
it
.
Your
Honours
humble
Servant
,
George
Pain
.
Abington
,
Octob.
15.
1645.
About
the
18
of
this
instant
,
came
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
to
the
Parliament
,
of
a
notable
defeat
given
by
renowned
,
active
and
faithfull
Col.
Rossiter
:
to
the
Forces
of
Banbury
,
conducting
those
two
pernicious
Princes
,
Rupert
and
Maurice
to
Newarke
to
the
King
their
Uncle
,
being
there
,
the
manner
whereof
was
to
this
effect
:
The
two
Princes
aforesaid
perfidiously
pretending
(
as
afterward
it
most
evidently
appeared
)
resolutions
forsooth
to
depart
the
kingdome
,
and
desirous
first
to
see
and
speak
with
their
Uncle
the
King
,
had
a
Convoy
of
Banbury
Horse
to
guard
them
thither
,
A
brave
defeat
given
by
Col:
Rossiter
to
the
Banbury
Forces
which
conducted
the
two
Princes
to
Newarke
.
in
all
about
sixe
Troops
,
and
thus
they
marched
toward
the
King
,
to
take
their
leave
(
forsooth
)
of
him
,
before
they
would
crosse
the
Sea
and
be
gone
.
And
thus
,
I
say
,
they
marched
on
all
that
first
night
;
but
intelligence
hereof
came
to
valiant
Colonell
Rossiter
,
being
then
at
Grantham
,
whereupon
all
in
that
Garrison
,
being
300.
and
400
more
which
lay
at
Stamford
,
were
drawn
to
Melton
by
the
said
renowned
Colonell
,
to
meet
with
them
by
the
way
,
but
upon
intelligence
againe
from
Burleigh
,
that
the
report
of
the
Princes
coming
was
false
,
our
Horse
were
ordered
to
march
back
to
Grantham
,
in
which
interim
the
Princes
passed
on
,
even
almost
to
Eelvoyre
,
without
any
opposition
all
the
way
.
But
suddenly
againe
,
Colonell
Rossiter
now
having
most
certaine
information
,
that
the
Princes
were
come
a
little
beyond
Belvoyre
,
toward
Newarke
,
the
Princes
,
then
,
determining
and
deeming
themselves
past
danger
,
they
were
sending
back
the
Banbury
Horse
,
but
as
they
passed
by
Burleigh
Garrison
,
they
were
set
upon
in
their
reare
by
valiant
Captaine
Allen
,
with
his
Troop
of
Horse
,
who
then
tooke
some
of
them
prisoners
,
but
himselfe
in
person
being
too
farre
ingaged
,
Valiant
Captain
Allen
,
Governour
of
Burleigh
Garrison
,
unhappily
slaine
.
was
unfortunately
shot
,
and
since
dyed
of
the
wound
,
a
great
losse
unto
us
,
he
having
been
a
most
faithfull
,
active
,
and
couragious
Commander
.
But
Colonell
Rossiter
being
then
at
Melton
;
and
now
,
I
say
,
understanding
for
certaine
,
that
the
Princes
were
got
to
Belvoyre
,
being
very
unwilling
their
Forces
should
passe
so
freely
from
him
;
without
a
martiall
salutation
,
made
haste
after
them
,
and
ordered
his
march
with
such
secrecy
and
celerity
,
that
he
was
wholly
undiscovered
,
untill
he
fell
upon
them
in
their
passage
from
Belvoyre
to
Newarke
,
where
,
I
say
,
he
overtooke
them
,
and
set
upon
them
,
who
thereupon
faced
us
twice
or
thrice
,
as
though
they
would
have
charged
us
,
but
upon
our
so
sudden
on-set
,
they
ran
for
it
,
but
ours
following
close
upon
them
,
had
soone
routed
them
,
where
we
paid
them
to
purpose
,
tooke
at
least
60
Gentlemen
prisoners
,
one
Major
,
three
Captains
,
140
Horse
,
Prince
Maurice
his
Trumpeter
,
with
his
Banner
and
Trumpet
,
in
which
bickering
we
wounded
and
killed
divers
of
them
,
some
of
whom
men
of
quality
,
the
Princes
themselves
were
forced
to
ride
a
pace
for
it
,
and
so
escaped
our
hands
with
about
100
Horse
,
and
got
to
Newarke
,
but
with
what
a
pannick
feare
,
we
may
easily
guesse
.
About
the
20
instant
,
we
had
also
certaine
information
by
a
Letter
out
of
the
West
,
from
renowned
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
in
the
Parliament
,
Langford
House
neare
Salisbury
taken
.
of
the
surrendring
of
Langford-House
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
neere
Salisbury
,
unto
him
,
for
the
King
and
Parliament
,
which
was
no
sooner
summoned
,
than
the
Summons
condescended
to
by
Sir
Bartholomew
Pell
,
then
Governour
thereof
,
and
upon
Articles
of
Agreement
between
Colonell
Hewson
,
and
Major
Kelsey
,
in
the
name
of
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
,
and
the
said
Sir
Bartholomew
Pell
and
Major
Edmond
Wedale
,
Commanders
in
Chiefe
in
the
said
House
,
it
was
surrendred
.
This
Garrison
was
the
21
Garrison
or
strong
Hold
that
had
been
taken
from
the
Enemy
this
Summer
and
Autumn-season
(
a
sore
fall
of
the
leaf
to
the
Royalists
,
enough
to
make
them
starve
and
die
the
ensuing
Winter
)
and
all
this
done
by
the
so
contemned
New-Modell-Armie
,
under
the
Command
of
the
most
Noble
and
Renowned
Generall
,
A
note
most
worthy
to
be
taken
notice
of
.
precious
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
besides
those
taken
in
other
parts
,
by
other
Commanders
,
as
P●●●efract
,
Sc●●rough
,
and
others
in
the
North.
Now
let
any
,
yea
all
the
old
Souldiers
in
England
,
nay
(
I
may
dare
to
say
,
in
Christendome
)
shew
us
the
like
done
;
so
many
strong
Castles
,
Forts
,
and
Garrisons
taken
in
any
part
of
Europe
,
in
sixe
yeares
,
as
have
been
thus
taken
in
this
Kingdome
,
by
our
young
despised
Souldiers
,
in
lesse
than
five
or
sixe
moneths
.
O
that
we
could
and
would
therefore
have
evermore
in
our
tongue●
and
hearts
,
holy
Davids
Quid
retribu●●mus
?
What
shall
we
repay
to
the
Lord
for
them
?
O
that
we
would
,
especially
,
faithfully
pay
our
Vowe
our
most
Solemne
Covenant
,
in
reforming
our
lives
,
and
building
the
House
of
this
our
so
glorious
Wonder-working
God
,
the
God
and
onely
giver
of
all
these
so
many
,
so
mighty
,
yea
so
marvellous
,
if
not
miraculous
mercies
.
Much
also
about
the
aforesaid
time
,
we
were
certified
by
Letters
from
Coventry
,
Sir
William
Vaughan●
Regiment
bravely
beaten
.
that
Sir
William
Vaughans
Regiment
coming
from
Newark
to
Litchfield
,
and
thence
intending
for
Bridge-North
,
was
opportunely
met
with
by
a
party
from
Tamworth
,
who
falling
bravely
upon
them
,
soone
routed
them
,
slew
divers
of
them
on
the
place
,
and
tooke
from
them
at
least
100
Horse
and
Armes
,
the
rest
escaped
by
flight
.
And
about
the
22
of
this
instant
October
,
came
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
Northern
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
of
a
most
memorable
and
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
S●erburne
in
the
North
,
by
the
Parliaments
forces
in
those
parts
,
which
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
and
for
the
more
full
and
faithfull
Narration
of
the
thing
it selfe
,
I
have
thought
fit
to
give
you
that
valiant
and
active
Commander
Colonell
Copleyes
owne
Letter
,
The
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Sherburne
in
Yorkshire
.
sent
to
the
Honourable
Commissioners
for
the
Warre
in
Yorkshire
,
this
brave
Colonell
himselfe
being
(
under
God
)
a
principall
and
most
valiant
actor
and
instrument
of
the
Victory
:
which
was
as
followeth
;
Honourable
Gentlmen
:
MY
haste
last
night
made
my
Relation
then
sent
,
Col.
Copleyes
Letter
touching
the
most
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Sherburne
.
both
short
and
unsatisfactory
.
This
I
now
present
,
is
for
your
further
and
full
satisfaction
,
touching
our
late
fight
with
the
Enemy
at
Sherburne
.
Vpon
intelligence
of
the
Kings
advance
to
Blythe
,
with
part
of
his
Horse
,
we
appointed
a
Rendezvouze
on
Tuesday
morning
,
purposely
to
have
slapt
his
advance
by
Doncaster
,
but
hearing
that
he
had
a
Rendezvouze
that
morning
at
Worksope
,
and
thereby
fearing
his
advance
into
Cheshire
,
we
kept
our
Quarters
and
the
Guard
at
Doncaster
,
as
usually
,
only
that
we
might
be
in
readinesse
,
I
also
appointed
a
Rendezvouze
of
all
our
Horse
,
at
two
of
the
Clock
on
Tuesday
evening
.
In
which
interim
the
Enemy
had
advanced
,
beyond
our
expectation
,
from
Worksope
thorow
Doncaster
by
day
light
,
and
beat
up
our
Guard
at
Cusworth
,
about
sixe
or
seven
of
the
clock
,
and
in
Scawsby-Keyes
they
quartered
,
and
so
marched
strait
to
Ferribridge
the
next
morning
,
and
thence
to
Sherburne
,
where
they
met
with
a
Countryman
,
who
told
them
that
our
men
were
prepared
for
their
coming
as
so
indeed
a
party
of
ours
were
,
of
about
800
Foot
and
some
Horse
,
upon
whom
the
Enemy
fiercely
falling
(
being
but
a
handfull
to
them
)
they
soone
routed
the
Horse
,
beat
Colonell
Wrens
Regiment
,
at
the
North
side
of
Sherburne
,
The
Enemy
surprizeth
our
Forces
in
Sherburne
,
both
Horse
and
Foote
.
and
tooke
all
the
Foot
Prisoners
,
disarmed
them
all
presently
,
and
laid
their
Armes
in
a
great
heap
in
Sherburme
street
,
till
they
could
get
Carriages
to
take
or
send
them
away
,
for
their
further
use
▪
But
,
we
having
certain
intelligence
hereof
,
marched
thither
with
all
speed
,
and
being
now
come
to
Sherburne
,
we
drew
up
our
Horse
,
and
ordered
them
into
bodies
for
Charges
and
Reserves
.
But
here
,
first
we
fell
into
a
great
strait
,
for
we
durst
not
march
thorow
Milford
,
fearing
the
Enemies
with
their
Dragoones
,
(
for
,
we
heard
they
had
such
,
but
they
had
none
)
might
have
put
us
into
disorder
;
but
above
the
Towne
,
through
the
hedges
,
which
also
was
some
inconvenience
,
The
difficulties
our
Forces
met
about
Sherburne
.
we
were
forced
(
whom
we
came
neare
Sherburne
,
and
the
Enemy
drawing
out
against
us
)
to
draw
over
a
narrow
way
,
through
an
impossable
Brooke
,
which
we
knew
not
of
,
having
much
adoe
thereby
to
bring
our
bodies
againe
into
order
,
which
truly
might
have
occasioned
the
losse
of
the
day
unto
us
,
had
not
the
Enemy
been
somwhat
too
late
(
being
busie
with
their
Armes
and
Prisoners
taken
in
the
Towne
,
as
God
had
wisely
disposed
of
it
for
us
)
in
drawing
out
of
the
Towne
.
So
,
thus
,
then
,
by
Gods
assistance
,
I
brought
up
against
every
of
the
Enemies
bodies
(
as
neer
as
I
could
)
a
body
of
ours
,
Both
parties
meet
together
in
the
Field
.
and
resolutely
faced
them
in
the
Field
,
both
parties
striving
who
should
be
soonest
in
Battalia
.
But
here
let
me
give
thee
(
good
Reader
)
a
sight
of
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdales
Speech
,
made
to
his
Souldiers
in
the
Field
,
before
the
Fight
began
,
which
came
to
my
hand
,
and
was
unquestionably
a
true
Copy
of
the
substance
thereof
;
and
this
it
was
:
Gentlemen
:
YOu
are
all
gallant
men
,
The
substance
of
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdalet
Speech
to
his
Souldiers
before
this
fight
.
and
have
done
bravely
,
but
there
are
some
that
seeke
to
scandalize
your
gallantry
for
the
losse
of
Naseby
Field
,
but
I
hope
you
will
redeem
your
reputation
,
and
still
maintaine
that
gallant
report
which
you
ever
had
.
I
am
sure
you
have
done
such
businesses
,
as
never
have
been
done
in
any
war
with
such
a
number
,
your
march
from
Oxford
,
first
beating
of
Rossiter
,
and
the
reliefe
of
Pomfret
,
the
like
I
believe
was
never
done
;
And
I
hope
you
are
Gentlemen
,
and
that
you
will
still
maintaine
it
,
and
redeeme
that
which
you
have
lost
;
For
mine
owne
part
,
I
will
not
have
you
upon
any
designe
,
but
where
I
will
lead
you
my self
.
And
thus
now
,
I
say
,
he
led
them
on
into
the
Field
.
Now
the
Enemy
being
also
much
flusht
and
incouraged
with
their
late
good
successe
against
us
,
The
fight
begun
.
charged
valiantly
upon
us
,
and
ours
answered
them
with
as
brave
gallantry
as
could
be
;
at
first
the
left
wings
on
both
sides
were
routed
,
The
Enemy
routed
and
put
to
flight
.
but
in
the
conclusion
,
our
Reserves
coming
on
so
seasonably
and
couragiously
,
the
Enemy
was
forced
to
flie
,
and
we
,
by
Gods
blessing
,
got
the
day
,
though
I
must
confesse
,
divers
of
our
Horse
(
as
I
toucht
before
)
were
routed
at
first
,
and
the
mischiefe
fell
most
upon
my
Regiment
,
The
Lord
Digby
wounded
in
the
Fight
,
and
foure
Pistols
fired
on
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
.
The
Enemy
pursued
three
miles
.
who
charged
the
onely
gallant
men
(
the
Reformadoes
)
that
the
Enemy
had
.
One
of
their
chiefe
Commanders
(
the
Lord
Digby
by
name
)
was
wounded
,
as
we
were
credibly
informed
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
himself
also
had
foure
Pistols
fired
upon
him
,
but
whether
he
was
wounded
or
not
,
was
then
uncertaine
unto
us
.
But
the
Victory
was
clearly
ours
(
ever
magnified
and
praised
be
our
great
and
gracious
God
)
and
we
solely
kept
the
Field
,
and
pursued
the
Enemy
at
least
three
miles
together
,
Many
prisoners
were
taken
,
we
believe
400
at
least
,
Sir
Richard
Hutton
was
slaine
upon
the
place
,
whose
Corps
his
kinred
(
having
protection
thereunto
)
buried
in
the
place
he
formerly
had
desired
to
be
laid
in
.
I
have
here
sent
the
List
of
their
slaine
and
prime
prisoners
taken
by
us
,
Scarcely
ten
of
our
men
slaine
.
which
you
shall
receive
by
Colonell
Lilburne
.
Many
of
our
men
were
wounded
,
but
hardly
ten
slaine
.
This
was
certainly
a
great
businesse
,
and
a
rare
mercy
unto
us
,
for
the
Enemy
made
themselves
absolutely
sure
to
have
been
in
the
City
of
Yorke
that
night
,
The
importance
of
this
businesse
.
or
the
next
day
at
farthest
;
but
now
they
are
scattered
(
blessed
be
the
Lord
for
it
:
)
And
that
which
was
not
the
least
part
of
our
Victory
,
we
recovered
againe
all
our
men
and
Arms
which
they
had
before
taken
from
us
in
Sherburne
,
All
our
men
and
Arms
recovered
that
were
taken
before
.
as
also
the
prevention
of
the
Enemies
intended
march
to
Montrose
in
Scotland
,
which
(
with
the
taking
of
Yorke
in
the
way
)
was
the
maine
designe
which
the
Enemy
eagerly
aimed
at
,
in
this
their
thus
undertaken
march
.
Not
unto
us
Lord
,
not
unto
us
,
but
to
thy
name
alone
,
we
give
(
as
most
due
)
all
the
honour
and
glory
hereof
.
Honourable
Gentlemen
,
your
desire
of
a
full
relation
,
hath
made
me
thus
tedious
,
for
which
I
crave
your
pardon
.
I
shall
present
your
Order
to
the
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
in
the
expression
of
your
good
acceptance
of
:
this
our
Service
,
and
your
farther
intended
care
for
us
;
And
for
the
present
I
rest
Your
most
humble
Servant
Chr.
Copley
.
Octob.
16.
1645.
A
List
of
the
prime
Prisoners
,
and
of
the
Prizes
taken
at
this
Battell
at
Sherburne
,
on
Wednesday
,
Octob.
15.
1645.
about
foure
of
the
Clock
in
the
afternoone
.
-
COl.
Sir
Francis
Anderson
.
-
Col.
Bulmer
.
-
Col.
Chayton
.
-
Col.
Carnaby
.
-
Lieut.
Col
Matthew
Wentworth
.
-
Lieut.
Col.
Gordon
.
-
Major
Graythorn
.
-
Captaine
Leneon
,
Master
of
the
Ordnance
.
-
Capt.
James
Cholmley
.
wounded
.
-
Capt.
Marshall
.
wounded
.
-
Capt.
Pudsey
.
wounded
.
-
And
foure
Captains
more
.
-
Capt.
Lieut.
Salter
.
-
Lieut:
John
Turner
,
and
divers
other
Reformadoes
.
-
Master
Duke
Tunstall
,
a
great
Papist
.
-
Mr.
Clavering
.
-
Mr.
Lowither
.
-
Col.
Sir
Francis
Carnaby
slaine
.
-
Col.
Sir
Richard
Hutton
slaine
,
-
and
40
more
.
-
Mr.
Slingsby
sore
wounded
.
-
Col.
Clavering
and
Carnabyes
Colours
taken
,
with
divers
other
Colours
.
-
Lord
Digbyes
Coach
,
and
the
Kings
Surgeon
in
it
;
but
eespecially
his
Cabinet
,
wherin
were
divers
Letters
,
some
wherof
of
great
consequence
,
written
in
a
new
Character
,
&
the
Character
also
found
,
which
could
open
all
.
-
Much
gallant
Pillage
.
-
We
lost
not
ten
men
,
but
many
wounded
.
-
The
Enemie
were
about
1600
intended
for
Montrosse
,
ours
about
2250.
-
About
sixe
hundred
of
the
Enemy
gone
towards
Skipton
.
-
300
or
400
Troopers
taken
,
&
about
six
hundred
Horses
.
-
40
slaine
,
and
many
wounded
.
-
The
Countesse
of
Nidsdale
taken
,
and
some
other
Ladies
.
About
October
24
we
received
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
from
the
most
renowned
Generall
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
his
Excellency
,
to
the
Parliament
,
as
also
by
other
unquestionable
informations
out
of
the
West
,
The
admirable
and
almost
miraculous
taking
in
of
Tiverton
Towne
and
Castle
.
of
the
taking
of
the
Towne
,
Church
and
Castle
of
Tiverton
,
by
his
Excellencies
Forces
in
those
parts
;
the
manner
whereof
,
in
briefe
,
was
thus
faithfully
related
:
Upon
Thursday
,
Octob.
16.
Major
Generall
Massie
was
ordered
by
the
Generall
to
advance
to
Tiverton
,
and
so
to
quarter
beyond
the
River
with
his
Brigade
,
which
accordingly
he
did
,
and
soone
possest
himselfe
of
the
Towne
of
Tiverton
,
Major
Generall
Massie
enters
Tiverton
.
forcing
the
Enemy
out
of
it
,
only
those
that
had
got
into
the
Church
and
Castle
to
keep
those
places
as
long
as
they
could
.
It
was
then
conceived
hard
for
us
,
nay
almost
impossible
for
us
to
hinder
the
Enemies
Horse
from
marching
Eastward
,
if
they
would
have
attempted
it
with
their
whole
strength
,
except
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
(
with
his
whole
Brigade
)
did
come
up
timely
to
us
.
On
Friday
the
17
instant
,
the
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
himselfe
,
The
Generall
fits
downe
before
the
Castle
&
Church
.
sate
downe
before
Tiverton
Castle
and
Church
,
to
take
them
in
,
and
summoned
the
Enemy
to
deliver
them
up
;
of
which
being
denyed
,
we
planted
our
battering-Peeces
against
them
,
which
worke
went
forward
that
day
and
the
next
.
On
Saturday
,
Octob.
18.
our
batteries
being
finished
,
by
the
afternoon
.
Upon
the
Lords
Day
,
Octob.
19.
the
Generall
caused
severall
great
Peeces
to
be
planted
on
the
Batteries
,
against
the
Castle
,
very
early
in
the
morning
,
so
that
they
were
ready
to
play
by
break
of
day
,
and
all
our
Canon
began
to
play
about
seven
of
the
Clock
that
morning
,
against
the
Castles
;
and
the
Enemy
from
thence
answered
us
with
their
Peeces
,
but
(
blessed
be
God
)
did
no
execution
upon
any
of
us
.
But
,
see
the
admirable
and
all-directing
power
and
providence
of
our
wonder-working
God
,
for
us
,
namely
,
The
admirable
providence
of
God
,
here
,
that
one
of
our
Canoneers
shootes
a
shot
at
adventure
,
and
breakes
down
the
Draw-bridge
of
the
Castle
.
that
after
some
shot
which
we
had
made
against
them
,
one
of
our
Canoneers
,
by
one
shot
from
his
Peece
of
Ordnance
,
most
gallantly
and
admirably
(
if
not
almost
miraculously
)
in
a
moment
performed
this
most
difficult
businesse
for
us
;
for
,
at
that
one
shot
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
so
to
direct
the
Bullet
,
(
just
like
him
,
2
Chron.
18.
33.
which
drew
a
bowe
at
a
venture
,
and
shot
his
arrow
at
King
Ahab
,
so
that
he
dyed
,
as
the
Lord
had
said
by
the
Prophet
)
so
,
I
say
,
the
Lord
did
so
direct
this
bullet
,
shot
at
a
venture
,
that
it
brake
the
Chaine
of
the
Draw-Bridge
quite
in
Peeces
,
whereupon
the
Draw-Bridge
,
presently
fell
downe
,
and
thereby
made
the
passage
open
for
our
entrance
into
the
Castle
,
which
most
happy
opportunity
,
our
Souldiers
seeing
,
instantly
laid
hold
thereon
,
and
without
any
Order
from
the
Generall
,
chose
rather
couragiously
to
fight
,
than
to
stand
still
and
look
on
,
when
God
gave
them
so
fit
and
faire
an
occasion
;
which
their
resolution
tooke
so
good
effect
,
that
they
soone
possessed
themselves
of
all
,
The
Castle
&
Church
entred
by
〈◊〉
Souldiers
.
presently
entred
the
Castle
and
Church
,
in
which
on
flat
we
had
only
foure
men
slaine
:
And
though
we
entred
thus
,
yet
,
such
was
the
milde
,
moderate
,
and
gentle
carriage
of
the
Generall
,
and
such
his
desire
to
spare
the
effusion
of
blood
,
that
,
I
say
,
notwithstanding
they
tooke
it
by
storme
,
yet
he
himself
gave
command
that
Quarter
should
be
given
to
all
that
were
alive
,
The
Generals
clemency
.
which
was
accordingly
performed
.
We
tooke
in
the
Castle
,
Sir
Gilbert
Tal●●●
,
Governour
of
the
place
,
above
20
other
Officers
and
Gentlemen
of
note
and
quality
,
The
Prisoners
and
prizes
taken
in
the
Church
and
Castle
.
and
among
them
,
one
Master
Kemp
,
a
grand
Malignant
Priest
,
above
200
Common
Souldiers
,
foure
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
thirty
Barrels
of
Powder
,
500
Armes
,
and
store
of
other
Ammunition
,
Provision
and
Treasure
,
good
prey
for
the
Souldiers
paines
,
who
so
well
deserved
it
.
The
Workes
of
this
Castle
(
as
the
Generall
himself
testified
)
were
as
strong
and
regular
as
ever
he
saw
,
and
this
Garrison
of
singular
good
use
,
both
in
order
to
the
straitning
of
Exeter
,
as
also
for
securing
of
any
thing
for
his
Army
,
whiles
it
stayes
in
the
West
.
O
how
are
we
therefore
bound
to
our
so
great
and
glorious
wonder-working
〈◊〉
who
thus
felicitates
and
facilitates
our
great
and
most
dangerous
endeavours
,
for
the
effecting
and
finishing
of
his
gracious
Worke
of
Reformation
among
us
!
ever
magnified
and
blessed
be
his
holy
name
,
which
exceeds
all
praises
,
for
ever
and
ever
.
About
the
26
instant
,
we
had
also
certaine
intelligence
out
of
Wales
of
the
excellent
and
most
hopefull
condition
of
things
in
that
Principality
,
The
good
condition
of
Wales
for
the
Parliament
.
viz.
That
the
whole
County
of
Pembrokeshire
was
totally
reduced
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
and
the
greatest
part
of
Glamorganshire
;
where
generally
the
Inhabitants
shewed
themselves
very
forward
and
active
for
the
Parliament
,
so
as
five
or
6000
had
taken
up
Arms
against
the
Common
Enemy
of
their
true
peace
and
welfare
,
and
many
of
them
had
joyned
themselves
to
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
,
and
had
done
great
good
Service
already
in
those
parts
,
and
had
taken
Sir
John
Strangewayes
,
a
great
stickler
for
the
Royall
Party
.
Carmarthen
Towne
and
Castle
taken
.
And
that
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Carmarthen
were
surrendred
to
valiant
,
victorious
and
faithfull
Major
Generall
Laughorne
,
for
the
use
and
service
of
the
King
and
Parliament
:
And
that
the
Inhabitants
all
there
about
had
unanimously
and
publikely
made
Declaration
of
their
resolved
fidelity
to
the
Parliament
,
and
had
to
that
purpose
subscribed
many
hands
and
names
,
in
the
behalf
of
the
rest
,
according
to
their
spontaneous
consent
and
agreement
,
in
a
Declaration
to
the
said
Major
Generall
in
these
words
:
WE
whose
names
are
subscribed
,
The
Declaration
of
the
County
of
Carmarthen
.
in
the
name
of
our selves
and
all
the
Inhabitants
of
this
County
,
do
absolutely
declare
for
King
and
Parliament
,
and
will
with
our
lives
and
fortunes
,
assist
the
Forces
raised
by
the
Parliament
,
against
any
other
whatsoever
,
that
shall
seeke
to
invade
these
Countries
,
and
do
desire
to
be
received
into
the
King
and
Parliaments
protection
,
according
to
the
Declaration
of
Major
Generall
Laughhorne
.
And
as
for
Contribution
,
we
also
willingly
submit
thereunto
,
proportionably
to
our
neighbour
Counties
.
Octob.
11.
1645.
About
the
28
instant
we
were
further
certainly
informed
by
Letters
out
of
Wales
,
that
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Monmouth
were
taken
by
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
,
Monmouth
Towne
and
Castle
taken
by
Colonell
Morgan
.
with
the
assistance
of
the
Clubmen
of
those
parts
,
under
the
conduct
of
Sir
Trevor
Williams
,
being
1500
Foot
and
200
Horse
;
the
manner
of
the
taking
of
them
,
in
briefe
was
thus
:
Upon
Colonell
Morgans
advance
that
way
,
with
all
those
and
his
owne
Forces
,
and
his
neare
approach
to
the
Towne
,
the
Enemy
voluntarily
(
but
out
of
just
strong
feare
of
him
)
quickly
qui●●ted
the
Towne
,
and
drew
all
their
Souldiers
into
the
Castle
(
for
,
the
Kings
recruits
since
his
sore
losse
at
Naseby
,
had
drained
his
Garrisons
halfe
drie
)
whether
they
betooke
themselves
for
their
present
best
refuge
.
And
as
soon
as
Colonell
Morgan
came
to
make
demand
of
the
Towne
,
the
Townsmen
and
Inhabitants
presently
gave
him
all
he
could
desire
of
them
,
and
faire
admittance
to
〈◊〉
.
As
soone
as
he
was
entred
the
Towne
,
he
sent
Summons
to
the
Castle
,
The
manner
of
taking
the
Castle
.
but
received
a
flat
deniall
,
whereupon
he
summoned
in
the
Country
,
to
bring
in
Spades
,
Shovels
,
Mattocks
,
Baskets
,
&c.
which
was
expeditiously
and
in
short
time
performed
by
them
:
The
next
day
he
began
to
mine
,
and
to
salute
the
Enemy
with
some
shot
,
and
this
presently
produced
a
Parley
,
and
the
Parley
soone
brought
forth
Conditions
,
upon
which
the
Castle
was
delivered
up
to
the
valiant
Colonell
.
There
were
not
in
all
above
130
within
the
Castle
.
The
prizes
taken
in
the
Castle
.
We
tooke
in
it
seven
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
400
Muskets
and
Pikes
,
ten
or
twelve
barrels
of
Powder
,
25
Barrels
of
Brimstone
and
Salt-Peter
,
together
with
good
store
of
other
Ammunition
and
Provision
.
The
truth
of
all
this
was
consumed
by
Colonell
Morgans
owne
Letter
to
the
Parliament
,
after
the
reading
whereof
,
the
Commons
ordered
that
thankes
should
be
returned
to
Almighty
God
,
for
all
these
great
mercies
in
those
parts
,
The
Parliaments
gratitude
to
God
for
these
great
mercies
,
and
thanks
to
Col.
Morgan
.
the
next
Lords
Day
,
in
all
Churches
and
Chappels
in
and
about
London
and
Westminster
.
And
further
Ordered
,
That
a
Letter
of
thankes
should
be
returned
to
the
said
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
,
for
this
and
all
his
other
gallant
and
faithfull
services
for
the
State
,
since
his
having
command
of
Gloucester
,
and
that
the
said
Colonell
Morgan
should
have
the
command
of
all
the
Forces
of
the
County
of
Gloucester
.
And
as
for
the
Government
of
Monmouth
,
it
was
conferred
upon
Sir
Trevor
Williams
,
a
worthy
,
religious
,
and
gallant
Gentleman
,
A
fit
and
faire-way
indeed
,
by
gratifying
the
well-deserving
,
to
ingage
their
hearts
and
affections
more
and
more
to
the
State
and
Kingdome
.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
the
Letters
taken
in
the
Lord
Digbies
Coach
at
Sherburne
conflict
(
as
hath
been
toucht
before
)
were
read
at
a
Conference
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
:
The
Letters
taken
in
the
Lord
Digbyes
Coach
at
Sherburne
in
Yorkshire
,
read
in
the
Parliament
.
In
divers
whereof
,
to
the
Marquesse
of
Ormond
in
Ireland
,
his
Majesty
much
bewailes
his
low
and
decaying
condition
,
since
Naseby
Battell
,
and
advises
him
,
if
he
can
,
to
make
a
Peace
with
his
Irish
Catholique
Subjects
,
or
at
least
a
Cessation
:
But
however
,
though
he
hazard
the
losse
of
that
Kingdome
,
that
he
should
come
away
in
person
,
The
substance
of
3.
or
4.
of
those
Letters
.
unto
him
,
withall
the
forces
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
that
he
could
get
and
command
from
thence
,
leaving
the
rest
,
(
namely
,
the
Protestants
on
the
Parliament-side
)
and
the
Rebells
,
to
dispute
the
businesse
together
.
And
to
incourage
the
Marquesse
therein
,
he
promised
him
,
that
if
he
did
prosper
,
he
should
be
preferred
to
all
the
dignity
that
possibly
could
be
conferred
upon
a
subject
;
but
if
his
Majesties
undertakings
succeeded
ill
(
as
t
was
most
like
they
would
,
being
altogether
against
God
and
his
Truth
)
hee
and
the
rest
of
his
followers
would
have
the
honour
to
die
nobly
in
a
good
cause
.
In
another
Letter
upon
occasion
of
Prince
Ruperts
advising
him
to
a
treaty
with
the
Parliament
;
his
Majestie
checks
the
said
Prince
for
it
,
wonders
he
was
so
much
misled
;
tels
him
,
that
to
condescend
lower
than
his
termes
at
Vxbridge
,
would
be
as
bad
as
a
submission
,
which
,
he
would
never
doe
so
long
as
he
lived
.
And
,
in
another
Letter
dated
at
Newarke
,
October
to
the
King
declares
the
grounds
of
his
comming
to
Newarke
rather
than
any
other
Garrison
,
it
being
most
unlikely
to
be
besieged
;
Colonell
Generall
Poyntz
being
(
as
the
Letter
said
)
much
broken
with
pursuing
him
:
That
he
had
the
greatest
strength
thence
to
break
out
upon
occasion
,
and
to
get
to
Montrosse
,
who
by
an
expresse
,
gave
him
to
understand
,
that
his
Condition
,
and
late
●ent
was
not
so
bad
and
so
great
as
was
reported
,
but
that
he
was
in
a
good
condition
,
and
by
an
addition
of
forces
from
Kalcan
,
who
were
coming
to
him
,
he
should
be
able
to
assist
the
King
,
&c.
In
all
which
premises
,
we
may
all
see
,
with
what
poore
and
vaine
hopes
,
meere
Egyptian-Reeds
,
the
King
rests
on
and
feeds
himselfe
;
and
thereby
,
thus
,
more
and
more
hardens
his
heart
from
hearing
or
yeilding
any
fit
and
faire
accommodations
with
his
people
and
Parliament
,
About
the
30.
of
this
instant
October
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
a
Letter
under
the
hands
of
famous
and
faithfull
Colonell
Mitton
,
Colonell
Iones
and
Adjutant
Louthian
,
that
the
enemie
being
industrious
to
releive
that
Garrison
of
West-Chester
,
and
knowing
that
the
losse
of
that
would
be
the
surrender
of
all
the
other
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
enemy
neer
Denbigh
Castle
,
who
intended
to
relieve
Chester
.
They
had
,
therefore
,
drawn
a
party
out
of
their
Garrisons
of
Worcester
,
Ludlow
,
Bridgenorth
and
other
Garrisons
thereabout
,
2400
viz.
1700.
Horse
and
700.
foot
and
Commanded
by
Sir
William
Vaughan
,
being
all
in
one
body
neer
Denbigh-Castle
,
which
was
about
22.
miles
from
Chester
.
Whereupon
,
our
forces
calling
a
Councell
of
War
,
what
was
best
to
be
done
,
whether
to
suffer
the
Enemie
to
come
neerer
,
or
to
go
out
and
right
with
them
they
concluded
to
goe
out
,
and
so
drew
forth
about
1400.
horse
and
100
foot
,
leaving
the
Workes
sufficiently
man'd
before
Chester
;
and
on
Saturday
they
came
to
the
enemie
neere
Denbigh
Castle
,
sent
a
forelorne
hope
under
the
command
of
Captaine
Otter
,
the
Body
being
commanded
by
gallant
Colonell
Generall
Mitton
,
the
Horse
led
up
by
Colonell
Jones
,
the
Foot
by
Adjeant
Louthian
,
who
fell
on
the
enemy
with
as
much
gallantrie
as
could
be
expected
,
there
being
under
their
command
some
Lancashire
horse
,
some
of
Warwickeshire
and
Shropshire
,
&c.
each
Officer
and
Souldier
deserving
honour
for
their
resolution
and
action
;
among
which
Major
Hanksworth
of
Warwick
〈◊〉
Major
Sanders
of
Derby
did
very
gallant
service
:
in
short
,
we
wholly
routed
the
enemie
,
tooke
betweene
five
and
six
hundred
horse
,
and
above
foure
hundred
foot
,
slew
above
an
hundred
on
the
place
,
and
pursued
them
six
miles
,
doing
great
execution
all
the
way
,
so
as
in
the
evening
there
was
not
above
one
hundred
left
together
of
the
enemie
.
The
particulars
could
not
then
be
related
;
this
Messenger
came
on
Tuesday
night
,
and
had
fiftie
pounds
given
him
for
the
intelligence
;
And
the
Parliament
also
ordered
that
letters
of
thankes
,
should
be
sent
from
that
House
to
Colonell
Mitton
,
and
the
rest
for
this
and
all
their
other
faithfull
Service
to
the
state
.
And
not
long
after
the
foresaid
time
we
had
yet
farther
information
by
Letters
from
those
parts
,
that
renowned
,
religious
and
victorious
Sir
William
Brereton
,
was
now
safely
arived
(
as
had
beene
long
and
earnestly
desired
by
the
Countrie
,
there
)
at
the
Leaguer
,
before
West
Chester
,
and
that
valiant
and
vigilant
Colonell
Iones
having
certaine
notice
that
Sir
William
〈◊〉
,
Another
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Holt-bridge
,
where
Sir
William
Byren
was
taken
prisoner
.
the
bloody
Lord
Byrons
brother
,
knowing
well
the
wants
and
shalts
of
his
said
brother
Governour
of
Chester
,
had
therefore
got
together
what
provisions
hee
possibly
could
make
and
scrape
up
together
,
and
all
the
forces
he
could
raise
to
the
number
of
about
400.
neer
Holt
,
with
an
intent
thus
to
releive
the
City
of
Chester
on
the
Welch-side
thereof
.
But
I
say
,
brave
and
active
Colonell
Jones
,
knowing
hereof
,
chose
rather
to
march
out
unto
him
by
the
way
,
than
to
be
more
dangeously
molested
neere
the
City
walls
where
he
lay
,
and
so
leaving
a
sufficient
guard
about
the
Towne
in
the
Leaguer
,
went
forth
,
and
met
him
on
the
way
,
bravely
encountred
him
,
wherein
the
fight
,
having
soon
routed
him
,
he
tooke
Sir
William
〈◊〉
himselfe
,
their
Commander
in
Cheife
,
Prisoner
,
with
about
50.
other
prisoners
and
horse
,
slew
divers
on
the
place
,
took
divers
hors-loades
of
their
provision
,
wherewith
they
intended
to
have
relieved
the
City
;
and
thus
,
by
Gods
goodnes
hindred
this
designe
also
;
thus
,
by
Gods
mercie
,
hastning
our
hopes
of
the
sooner
surrender
of
the
said
Towne
unto
us
.
And
about
the
31.
instant
,
came
the
most
Excellent
newes
(
with
which
I
shall
conclude
this
most
Memorable
Moneth
also
)
.
Another
most
famous
defeat
and
brave
victorie
over
the
Lord
Digby
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
,
in
their
march
into
Scotland
,
to
joyne
with
Montrosse
.
of
a
most
famous
defeat
and
remarkable
routing
of
the
forces
of
the
Lord
Digby
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
,
in
their
hoped
and
intended
hot
and
furious
march
into
Scotland
to
joyne
with
Montrosse
his
forces
there
,
for
a
farther
great
mischiefe
to
that
poore
kingdome
,
and
ours
also
(
had
not
the
Lord
graciously
prevented
it
)
afterward
,
upon
their
successe
in
this
intended
designe
of
theirs
.
Which
famous
defeat
was
brought
to
the
Parliament
,
by
Sir
William
Adison
,
who
came
to
London
out
of
the
North
and
brought
the
true
intelligence
thereof
;
the
particulars
whereof
were
as
followeth
:
The
Lord
Digby
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
having
sent
to
Boulton
and
others
of
their
party
in
Lancashire
,
Cumberland
and
other
places
to
come
in
unto
them
and
joyn
with
them
in
their
March
toward
Scotland
,
where
they
intended
to
joyne
with
Montrosse
,
as
aforesaid
,
They
marched
from
Skippon
Northward
,
and
endevoured
to
have
passed
by
Kirby-Linsdale
,
but
Colonell
Briggs
having
intelligence
of
this
their
designe
,
The
Lord
Digby
crost
in
his
way
and
forced
to
goe
another
way
.
made
good
a
passe
against
them
,
whereby
he
forced
them
to
turne
by
the
way
of
the
Sands
about
Partmake
to
get
into
Cumberland
,
their
Cheife
guide
being
Sir
William
Hudlestone
(
a
new
made
Oxford-Knight
and
desperate
Malignant
)
who
also
ingaged
what
party
he
could
to
their
assistance
and
brought
them
to
Millum-Castle
,
which
was
his
own
House
,
on
the
Sea-Coasts
.
About
which
time
there
was
some
foure
or
five
ships
seene
upon
those
coasts
,
and
thereupon
conceived
that
they
were
laden
with
Irish
to
joyne
with
Digby
about
White-Haven
,
but
they
proved
some
of
our
own
Navy
.
It
seemes
that
Digbies
designe
was
to
have
gone
into
Scotland
,
to
have
joyned
with
Montrosse
;
which
designe
,
he
(
it
seemes
was
much
encouraged
in
by
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
and
Sir
William
Huddlestone
)
who
is
growne
so
great
a
man
with
Digby
of
late
,
that
he
is
confident
to
be
added
to
the
new
moddell
of
Lords
.
Thus
by
their
activity
they
had
gotten
together
about
one
thousand
horse
under
the
command
of
the
Lord
Digbie
,
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
,
and
with
them
were
upon
their
march
towards
Montrosse
.
Lieutenant
Generall
David
Lesley
with
about
two
thousand
was
upon
his
advance
towards
them
,
and
lay
betweene
them
and
M●●trosse
,
to
hinder
their
conjunction
with
Digby
;
in
the
meane
while
the
well-affected
Gentry
of
Cumberland
were
forced
to
flye
for
their
security
;
the
enemy
plundering
,
and
using
great
cruelty
all
the
way
as
they
passed
:
insomuch
that
the
country
people
made
a
great
acclamation
against
them
.
Generall
Lesley
sent
out
a
Brigade
of
about
1100.
horse
,
under
the
command
of
Major
Generall
Van-drusk
,
to
pursue
the
enemy
;
and
a
Regiment
of
English
horse
also
were
designed
after
them
to
gaine
a
passe
,
in
case
the
enemy
came
back
to
hinder
their
retreats
.
Major
Generall
Van-drusk
with
the
Scots
Brigade
pursued
the
enemy
so
close
,
that
they
discovered
them
in
their
march
,
and
endeavoured
to
force
them
to
engage
,
which
the
enemy
endeavoured
to
avoyd
;
Major
Generall
Van-drusk
divided
his
then
,
and
made
good
severall
passes
;
but
by
reason
of
the
lownesse
of
the
tide
,
Digby
and
Langdale
got
away
over
the
Fords
;
over
which
,
Van-drusk
followed
them
:
the
enemy
fled
over
another
water
,
and
so
over
three
or
foure
severall
places
one
after
another
,
so
long
till
the
flowing
of
the
Sea
came
in
after
they
had
passed
the
last
Ford
,
and
before
Van-drusk
could
with
his
body
get
over
,
the
waters
were
swelled
too
high
to
pursue
further
;
whereby
Digby
got
an
opportunity
with
his
forces
to
escape
them
.
In
the
mean
while
the
Lord
Balmersnoth
with
what
forces
he
could
raise
out
of
the
Frontiers
of
Scotland
,
prepared
to
oppose
Digby
,
who
with
his
party
,
(
Digby
it
seemes
having
intelligence
thereof
,
)
occasioned
his
retreat
,
and
so
wheeling
about
escaped
his
forces
,
and
avoided
ingagement
at
that
time
,
but
all
this
while
Digby
increased
,
and
gathered
forces
;
and
was
1000
at
the
least
and
committed
many
〈…〉
,
and
villanous
plunderings
,
with
his
men
in
all
places
where
he
came
,
sparing
neither
friend
nor
foe
;
yet
all
this
while
Digby
and
Langdale
avoided
all
our
forces
,
and
it
seemes
had
guides
that
were
perfect
in
the
waies
where
he
was
to
march
,
so
that
he
escaped
every
partes
all
this
while
;
but
yet
we
met
with
him
afterwards
with
a
small
party
,
and
it
pleased
God
to
make
them
so
farre
powerfull
against
them
as
to
rout
and
spoile
them
.
Sir
John
Browne
,
a
very
gallant
active
man
,
undertooke
with
a
small
party
of
between
4.
and
500.
to
seeke
out
Digby
and
his
nimble
brigade
,
that
had
so
many
qui●●es
,
and
turnings
,
and
if
it
were
possible
to
force
them
to
engage
:
which
he
performed
with
great
wisdome
and
valour
.
Sir
John
Browne
divided
his
smal
party
,
about
150.
were
sent
to
make
good
a
passe
,
whilst
the
rest
being
not
above
300.
marched
out
towards
the
enemy
,
Sir
John
Browne
having
then
Intelligence
that
the
Lord
Digby
,
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
and
the
rest
,
in
number
about
1000.
were
about
Carlile
sands
,
thether
he
hasted
after
them
,
and
Digby
(
it
seemes
)
having
Intelligence
of
forces
coming
against
him
,
(
but
it
is
probable
knew
not
the
number
,
for
he
)
fled
from
them
,
neerer
to
the
Sea
,
whether
Sir
John
Browne
followed
them
,
and
it
pleased
God
to
give
him
an
opportunity
to
fall
on
the
enemy
,
the
thing
that
Sir
John
much
desired
,
and
the
tide
being
up
Sir
John
Browne
gained
a
passe
,
which
is
a
kind
of
passe
over
a
place
which
he
got
and
made
good
;
and
though
he
was
so
few
,
and
the
enemy
so
many
,
yet
Sir
John
Brown
was
resolved
to
ingage
,
and
to
runne
that
hazard
,
trusting
in
Gods
al-sufficiency
,
and
accordingly
drew
up
.
But
Sir
John
Browne
,
though
willing
to
hazard
his
own
person
,
yet
he
sent
away
his
Coullers
to
Generall
Lesly
,
with
some
other
things
that
could
not
do
much
helpe
but
hinder
the
fight
;
and
sent
word
to
Generall
Lasly
,
what
a
resolution
he
had
to
force
Digby
to
engage
;
and
what
an
opportunity
he
had
to
doe
it
;
which
though
so
few
,
yet
with
those
he
had
he
would
runne
the
hazard
,
his
number
being
then
not
full
500.
but
well
mounted
,
and
Armed
.
Upon
their
approach
the
Lord
Digby
tooke
an
alarme
in
his
quarters
,
and
understanding
that
the
party
were
but
small
,
drew
into
a
posture
to
fight
with
them
,
divided
his
forces
into
two
bodies
,
one
of
which
stayed
with
him
,
and
the
other
Commanded
by
Sir
〈◊〉
Langdale
;
Digby
stayed
with
his
party
,
and
Langdales
came
up
towards
Sir
John
Browne
,
and
they
faced
each
other
a
while
,
the
enemy
being
then
surrounded
by
the
waters
.
Sir
John
Browne
sent
Captaine
Lesly
on
the
forlone
hope
,
who
drew
up
;
and
being
met
by
the
enemie
charged
them
very
gallantly
,
the
reserve
charged
up
to
him
seasonably
with
Sir
Iohn
Browne
;
and
all
of
them
in
their
severall
places
,
(
according
to
their
degrees
)
did
all
very
much
and
in
short
time
brake
thorow
their
body
and
routed
them
;
Their
reserve
some
,
of
them
,
came
up
,
but
most
fled
;
And
in
this
action
Sir
John
Browne
himselfe
deported
himselfe
with
as
much
gallantry
as
any
man
in
the
world
could
do
,
the
whole
body
being
not
discouraged
,
though
in
number
so
much
overmatched
.
For
the
particulars
of
those
that
were
killed
,
and
taken
,
I
refer
you
to
the
list
,
where
all
the
particulars
are
certified
,
according
to
Sir
John
Brownes
own
letter
.
The
Lord
Digby
had
a
cleare
rout
as
ever
was
given
to
any
;
The
Lord
Digby
himselfe
,
with
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
and
others
of
his
chiefe
Officers
that
escaped
fled
over
to
the
Isle
of
man
in
a
Cock-Boat
:
The
Isle
of
man
is
a
malignant
Island
,
between
Cumberland
and
Ireland
;
the
Earle
of
Derby
is
the
Governour
thereof
for
the
King
:
and
of
others
that
escaped
there
are
divers
taken
straglers
,
and
their
Horse
and
Armes
,
but
in
a
body
there
are
none
heard
of
,
save
onely
about
200.
that
are
fled
towards
B●●m
;
and
a
party
are
sent
to
stop
them
from
getting
in
thereto
,
if
they
can
,
but
of
them
that
are
fled
that
way
of
the
Enemies
many
of
them
are
fore
wounded
.
A
List
of
what
was
slain
,
and
what
was
taken
by
Sir
John
Brown
at
the
routing
of
the
Lord
Digby
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdale
at
Carlile
Sands
.
-
On
the
Enemies
part
.
-
ONe
hundred
slaine
upon
the
place
.
-
Many
wounded
.
-
Taken
Prisoners
.
-
DIgby
his
Quartermaster
Generall
.
-
1
Colonell
of
Langdales
Brigade
.
-
2
Lieutenant
Colonels
.
-
3
Captains
of
Horse
.
-
Divers
other
Officers
.
-
Many
Prisoners
.
-
Taken
besides
.
-
TWo
Hundred
Horse
and
Armes
.
-
The
Lord
Digbyes
owne
Standard
.
-
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdales
Standard
.
-
3
Colours
of
Horse
.
-
On
our
part
.
-
SIr
John
Browne
shot
thorow
his
side
,
but
not
mortally
,
for
he
is
able
to
fit
upon
his
Horse
back
.
-
Captaine
Lesley
wounded
.
-
30
and
odde
slaine
,
amongst
whom
some
Officers
,
but
none
of
note
that
I
hear
of
.
-
50
or
there
abouts
wounded
on
our
side
in
all
.
-
Digby
and
Langdale
with
1000
Horse
,
were
totally
routed
by
Sir
John
Browne
,
with
a
party
of
about
500.
and
Digby
and
Langdale
fled
to
the
Isle
of
Man
in
a
Cock-boat
.
And
upon
the
intelligence
hereof
,
an
Order
passed
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
to
this
effect
:
It
is
this
day
Ordered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
assembled
,
That
the
Ministers
in
the
severall
Congregations
in
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
Lines
of
Communication
,
do
upon
Wednesday
next
,
being
the
5
of
November
,
take
notice
of
the
great
mercy
of
Almighty
God
,
in
preserving
and
continuing
this
present
Parliament
,
now
full
five
yeares
compleat
,
notwithstanding
all
the
designes
and
machinations
of
the
Enemy
against
them
;
And
likewise
to
make
most
thankfull
mention
of
Gods
great
mercy
in
the
defeating
of
the
Lord
Digby
and
Sir
Marmaduke
Langdales
Forces
in
Scotland
,
by
Sir
John
Browne
of
Fardell
Knight
:
And
that
the
Lord
Mayor
be
desired
to
give
the
severall
Ministers
timely
notice
of
this
Order
.
And
now
,
good
Reader
,
let
me
intreat
thee
(
as
there
is
very
great
reason
)
here
to
make
a
little
stay
,
and
even
to
stand
amazed
in
the
serious
and
most
gratefull
re-view
and
re-cogitation
of
the
still
continued
and
multiplied
mercies
of
our
most
good
and
gracious
wonder-working
God
,
in
this
Moneth
also
,
to
his
blessed
Burning-Bush
,
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
.
still
,
I
say
,
both
unconsumed
,
and
also
made
most
prosperously
to
stand
and
flourish
in
the
midst
of
all
the
rough
and
outragious
conflagrations
and
combustions
of
Malignants
power
and
policie
,
might
and
mischievous
machinations
,
to
have
utterly
〈◊〉
&
destroyed
it
,
root
&
branch
,
had
not
God
,
I
say
,
the
great
and
gracious
,
the
most
wise
and
vigilant
Watchman
,
over
his
poore
maligned
English-Israel
stood
for
them
,
as
hath
been
mightily
manifested
in
its
glorious
preservation
and
propagation
;
both
,
in
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
Col.
Moore
Governour
of
G●●nt-House
,
the
taking
of
Far●igh
Castle
in
Somersetshire
,
and
of
Sandall
Castle
in
Yorkeshire
.
In
the
happy
surrender
of
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Winchester
,
into
the
Parliaments
power
;
and
the
pious
resolutions
of
our
Parliament
to
deale
mercifully
with
Malignants
and
Delinquents
,
notwithstanding
their
intended
mercilesse
cruelty
towards
us
;
and
yet
herein
also
the
Parliaments
prudence
and
providence
for
the
safety
and
welfare
of
the
Kingdome
.
In
the
most
happy
taking
of
Bazing-House
,
that
pernicious
denne
of
theeves
,
and
thus
cleansing
that
foule
and
filthie
Augean-stall
;
together
with
the
taking
of
Chepstow
Towne
and
Castle
by
Colonell
Margan
.
In
the
cleared
integrity
of
the
Parliament
,
touching
〈◊〉
of
new
Members
unto
them
;
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
our
Abington
Forces
;
together
with
that
other
brave
defeat
given
by
valiant
Colonell
Rossiter
to
Banbury
Forces
neare
Newarke
.
In
the
taking
of
Langford-House
neer
Salisbury
;
and
the
soundly
beating
of
Sir
William
Vaughans
Forces
by
Tamworth
Garrison
.
In
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Sherburne
his
York-shire
,
by
valiant
Colonell
Copley
;
and
the
admirable
,
and
almost
miraculous
taking
of
Tiverton
Town
and
Castle
.
In
the
happy
overture
of
things
in
Wales
,
for
the
reducing
of
that
Principality
to
the
Parliaments
obedience
;
and
the
taking
in
of
〈◊〉
and
Monmouth
Towns
and
Castles
to
the
Parliaments
party
.
And
lastly
,
In
the
discovery
of
Digbies
Letters
,
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
neer
Denbigh
Castle
,
coming
to
relieve
Chester
;
And
that
other
brave
defeat
given
to
Sir
William
Byron
on
the
like
intention
to
relieve
Westchester
,
where
he
was
taken
Prisoner
:
Together
with
that
last
,
not
least
,
famous
defeat
given
againe
to
the
Lord
Digby
and
Langdale
,
in
their
mischievously
intended
march
into
Scotland
to
Montrose
.
Upon
the
most
weighty
and
worthy
gratefull
consideration
of
all
which
most
memorable
and
admirable
Parliamentary
mercies
,
and
mighty
blessings
;
O
what
infinite
cause
have
we
,
O
in
what
innumerable
and
indissoluble
bonds
of
obliged
gratitude
are
we
everlastingly
bound
to
blesse
the
Lord
,
Isa.
25.
9
,
10
,
11.
our
thus
great
and
gracious
wonder-working
God
?
And
with
the
pious
Prophet
to
be
inlarged
in
our
hearts
and
tongues
with
abundant
expressions
of
joyfull
confessions
and
exultations
in
our
God
,
and
to
sing
and
say
,
in
this
our
day
,
Lo
,
this
is
our
God
,
we
have
waited
for
him
,
and
he
hath
saved
us
;
This
is
the
Lord
,
we
have
trusted
in
him
,
and
now
he
hath
made
us
to
be
glad
and
rejoyce
in
his
mighty
salvations
,
for
he
hath
trodden
downe
Moab
(
our
most
proud
and
politick
adversaries
)
under
his
feet
,
even
as
straw
is
trodden
downe
for
the
dunghill
.
Isa.
28.
29.
This
also
cometh
all
forth
from
the
Lord
of
Hosts
,
who
is
wonderfull
in
counsell
,
and
most
excellent
in
working
.
Go
on
,
O
Lord
,
we
pray
thee
still
to
make
thy
great
name
more
and
more
glorious
,
Psal.
9.
19
,
20.
and
let
not
men
prevaile
;
Let
still
these
irreligi●us
Royalists
be
judged
in
thy
sight
;
Put
them
still
in
feare
,
O
Lord
,
that
they
may
know
they
〈…〉
men
.
So
shall
we
thy
people
,
and
the
sheep
of
thy
pasture
,
give
thanks
〈◊〉
to
thee
,
and
blesse
thy
name
(
as
we
do
this
day
)
for
ever
and
ever
.
〈◊〉
now
to
go
on
.
And
here
,
November
.
1645.
now
,
we
will
begin
the
yet
further
most
gratefull
contemplation
and
admiration
of
the
most
memorable
Parliamentary
Mercies
of
this
next
ensuing
Moneth
also
of
Novem.
1645.
with
a
most
notable
evidence
and
testimony
of
the
most
prudent
and
provident
care
and
vigilancy
of
our
Parliamentary
Senators
,
for
the
good
and
welfare
of
the
Kingdome
,
every
way
,
in
two
memorable
Ordinances
of
Parliament
,
Two
excellent
Ordinances
of
Parliament
.
ratified
by
the
Lords
and
〈◊〉
.
The
one
giving
power
to
the
Committee
of
Goldsmiths-Hall
in
London
,
to
tender
the
Solemne
League
or
Covenant
,
to
all
persons
comming
unto
them
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
to
compound
for
their
Delinquency
;
And
the
other
for
the
enabling
of
the
Commissioners
of
the
Great
Seal
,
and
the
other
Committees
in
their
severall
Counties
,
to
tender
an
Oath
to
all
such
persons
of
what
degree
or
quality
soever
,
that
shall
come
into
the
Parliaments
protection
.
Both
which
Ordinances
,
together
with
the
foresaid
Oath
,
I
have
thought
fit
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
here
to
insert
,
as
they
were
printed
and
published
by
authority
of
Parliament
,
which
were
as
followeth
:
Die
Sabbathi
1
Novemb.
1645.
An
Order
of
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
giving
Power
to
the
Committee
of
Gold-Smiths-Hall
,
to
tender
the
solemne
League
and
Covenant
to
all
such
Persons
that
come
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
to
compound
for
their
Delinquency
.
ORdered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
Assembled
;
That
the
Committee
of
Goldsmiths-Hall
shall
have
Power
to
tender
the
solemne
League
and
Covenant
to
all
persons
that
come
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
to
that
Committee
to
compound
,
either
upon
Master
Speakers
Passe
or
otherwise
,
and
to
secure
such
as
shall
refuse
to
take
the
Covenant
,
untill
they
shall
conforme
thereunto
.
Joh.
Brown
Cler
Parliamentorum
.
Die
Sabbathi
5.
April
.
1645.
BE
it
Ordained
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
assembled
,
That
all
and
every
person
of
what
degree
or
quality
soever
,
that
hath
lived
or
shall
live
within
the
Kings
quarters
,
or
beene
syding
,
assisting
,
or
adhering
unto
the
Forces
raised
against
the
Parliment
,
and
hath
or
shall
come
to
inhabit
or
reside
under
the
power
and
protection
of
the
Parliament
shall
sweare
upon
the
holy
Evangelist
in
manner
following
.
I
A.
B.
doe
sweare
from
my
heart
,
That
I
will
not
directly
nor
indirectly
adhere
unto
,
or
willingly
assist
the
King
in
this
War
,
or
in
this
Cause
against
the
Parliament
,
nor
any
Forces
raised
without
the
consent
of
the
two
Houses
of
Parliament
in
this
Cause
or
Warre
.
And
I
doe
likewise
sweare
that
my
comming
and
submitting
my selfe
under
the
power
and
protection
of
the
Parliament
,
is
without
any
manner
of
designe
,
whatsoever
,
to
the
prejudice
of
the
proceedings
of
the
two
Houses
of
this
present
Parliament
,
and
without
the
direction
,
privity
,
or
advice
of
the
King
,
or
any
of
his
Councell
,
or
Officers
,
other
than
what
I
have
now
made
known
.
So
help
me
God
,
and
the
Contents
of
this
Booke
.
About
the
2
of
this
instant
November
,
wee
received
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
from
the
Northern
parts
,
about
Newark
,
that
the
King
being
then
in
Newark
,
and
extreame
stricktly
eyed
and
watched
by
faithfull
&
active
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
Shelford-house
stormed
and
taken
by
valiant
Major
Gen.
Poyntz
.
and
that
he
could
not
stir
any
whither
,
but
still
the
Major
Generall
was
on
his
back
molesting
his
designes
,
and
especially
,
he
,
at
this
time
,
lying
about
Shelford
House
,
his
Majestie
fearing
the
Major
General
intended
at
last
,
to
lock
him
up
within
Newark
walls
,
and
so
at
length
to
block
him
up
for
a
siege
;
The
King
therefore
would
very
faine
have
beene
nibling
with
him
,
watching
opportunity
to
dislodge
him
(
if
it
might
be
)
from
so
neere
an
offensive
neighbourhood
,
had
therefore
a
purpose
(
at
least
made
a
shew
thereof
)
to
set
upon
the
Major
Generall
,
in
his
quarters
.
But
the
sedulous
and
watchfull
Major
Generall
being
too
circumspect
to
be
so
caught
asleepe
upon
his
Couch
of
Security
,
and
having
timely
notice
of
a
party
of
the
kings
out
of
Newark
approaching
toward
him
,
had
his
forces
in
a
fit
and
defensive
posture
;
which
also
the
enemy
by
their
Scouts
understanding
,
immediately
they
turned
their
course
back
againe
to
Newark
and
durst
doe
nothing
upon
them
.
Whereupon
the
noble
and
most
active
Gen●rall
resolved
that
now
he
would
doe
something
on
the
Enemie
,
and
that
to
purpose
too
;
and
thereupon
fell
close
upon
Shelford-House
,
a
strong
Garison
of
the
Enemies
)
sent
a
Summons
to
the
Governour
which
was
flatly
denyed
,
Shelford-house
summoned
.
by
reason
that
they
expected
(
and
made
no
doubt
of
)
speedy
reliefe
by
Newark
horse
;
which
as
was
briefly
toucht
before
,
failed
them
,
they
onely
making
a
shew
as
if
they
would
have
helped
them
,
but
presently
faced
about
and
very
peaceably
departed
to
Newark
.
And
now
also
the
Major
Generall
having
received
an
additionall
strength
from
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Rossiter
,
he
presently
,
on
the
foresaid
deniall
,
stormed
the
House
and
very
resolutly
got
over
the
works
,
The
House
taken
.
which
was
,
indeed
gallantly
defended
by
the
enemy
,
and
disputed
most
hotly
on
both
sides
for
about
halfe
an
howres
space
,
at
the
swords
point
;
the
Enemie
(
standing
upon
their
honour
,
fortunes
,
and
strength
of
their
works
)
chose
rather
to
die
in
their
obstinacie
than
to
aske
for
quarter
,
upon
which
their
desperat
pertinacy
(
there
being
about
180
of
them
in
the
house
)
most
of
them
suffered
by
the
edge
of
the
sword
,
A
sore
slaughter
made
in
the
House
by
the
Enemies
obstinancie
.
for
we
slew
above
140.
and
gave
quarter
,
not
to
above
30.
or
40.
at
most
,
among
whom
was
the
Governour
,
Sonne
to
the
Earle
of
Chesterfield
,
who
had
received
many
dangerous
wounds
,
and
some
(
t
was
believed
)
mortall
.
Now
this
strong
Garrison
being
thus
subdued
,
we
had
thereby
much
fairer
oportunity
and
accommodation
for
the
besieging
of
Newark
;
but
yet
for
the
present
,
Major
Generall
Poyntz
his
designe
was
next
for
Worton
,
whereof
more
in
its
more
proper
place
.
Much
about
the
same
time
we
had
credible
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
Digbyes
late
scattered
forces
being
rallyed
again
,
are
againe
met
with
and
miserably
mangled
and
brought
to
nothing
.
that
since
the
routing
of
that
brave
upstart
Commander
the
Lord
Digbies
forces
upon
C●rlile-Sands
,
forementioned
,
His
scattered
forces
which
remained
after
that
rout
,
being
afterward
rallyed
together
againe
into
a
body
,
they
marched
toward
Dumfreez
in
Scotland
but
were
happily
met
with
all
againe
;
some
of
them
by
Sir
Iohn
Browne
of
Fordell
,
who
fought
with
them
,
put
them
to
flight
and
took
100.
more
of
them
.
Another
party
of
them
that
fled
toward
Beeston-Castle
,
were
incoun●●ed
by
Colonell
Brigges
,
and
the
Lancashire
forces
and
200
more
were
taken
by
〈◊〉
also
.
Likewise
above
〈…〉
of
them
flying
through
〈…〉
withall
,
by
Major
Generall
Van
-
〈◊〉
▪
So
that
the
〈◊〉
party
of
1600.
of
the
Kings
prime
horse
under
the
Conduct
of
Digby
that
〈…〉
now
turned
〈◊〉
Generall
〈◊〉
-
man
,
was
thus
〈◊〉
spoiled
&
taken
;
only
Digby
himself
,
and
La●gdale
,
the
Lord
〈◊〉
Sir
William
〈◊〉
and
not
to
more
(
as
was
credibly
informed
)
had
the
unhappy
happines
to
prolong
their
shame
and-miserie
,
by
escaping
in
a
small
Frigot
,
or
Cock-boat
,
or
some
such
like
small
vessell
,
to
the
Isle
of
Man
,
there
to
condole
their
distresse
with
their
as
unworthy
and
ignoble
unsuccessefull
Copesmate
the
Earle
of
Darby
,
Governour
of
the
said
Isle
.
And
about
the
3.
Instant
we
were
credibly
informed
,
by
Letters
out
of
Wales
,
that
valiant
and
Victorious
Major
Generall
〈◊〉
had
taken
in
Abarashwait
,
Abarashwait
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
enemies
in
Cardiganshire
taken
.
Thanks
returned
to
the
Lord
,
on
this
5.
of
November
for
the
happy
preservation
and
Continuation
of
this
present
Parliament
.
Thankes
and
praises
also
returned
to
the
Lord
by
order
of
Parliament
for
the
City
of
Londons
preservation
from
the
plague
of
Pestilence
.
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
in
Cardiganshire
,
and
therein
a
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
200.
Armes
,
and
all
their
Ammunition
,
Bag
and
Baggage
;
So
that
,
now
,
not
only
all
〈…〉
but
the
rest
also
of
Major
Generall
Laugh●●●s
association
i●
〈◊〉
of
all
the
Enemies
forces
and
Garrisons
.
November
the
5.
being
the
〈…〉
day
of
solemn
thanksgiving
,
or
,
the
annuall
〈◊〉
of
Englands
former
wonderfull
deliverance
from
that
unparalleld
(
next
to
this
present
Epidemicall
-
〈◊〉
of
the
〈…〉
,
and
Atheisticall
Malignants
against
this
Parliament
,
and
indeed
I
may
say
all
Christendome
where
the
〈…〉
Religion
was
professed
)
the
Popish-Powder-Plot
,
I
say
,
was
with
great
and
accustomed
Solemnity
observed
and
kept
throughout
London
and
Westminster
;
And
among
other
things
,
Comm●●rated
on
this
dayes
Solemn
Celebration
,
the
Ministers
were
desired
by
Order
from
the
Parliament
to
returne
humble
and
hearty
thanks
to
God
,
as
for
the
speciall
deliverance
(
as
upon
that
day
)
from
the
Popish
intended
Powder-Plot
(
a
full
and
exact
History
whereof
,
I
my self
have
written
and
is
extant
in
print
)
So
likewise
,
for
Gods
wonderfull
preservation
over
,
and
〈◊〉
of
this
present
Parliament
,
now
〈◊〉
5.
yeares
together
complete
;
notwithstanding
the
many
most
mischeivous
Plots
Diabolicall
Practises
and
most
Malignant
Machinations
of
the
Enemies
to
have
〈◊〉
and
dissolved
it
.
Also
〈◊〉
like
humble
and
hearty
thanks
and
〈◊〉
should
be
tended
and
a●cribed
to
the
Lord
for
his
most
gracious
and
mercifull
continuing
this
great
and
most
populous
City
of
London
in
so
much
health
and
welfare
,
especially
from
the
noysome
Infection
of
the
Plague
of
Pestilence
,
especially
,
also
in
such
a
time
,
when
very
many
parts
of
the
Countries
round
about
it
,
were
sorely
visited
and
afflicted
with
it
;
And
the
like
solemn
thanksgiving
was
ordered
,
throughout
all
the
Parliaments
quarters
,
a
most
pious
and
Commendable
act
in
our
most
renowned
Parliament
arie-worthies
,
and
unquestionably
well-pleasing
to
the
Lord
in
Christ
Jesus
.
About
the
6.
of
this
instant
,
we
received
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
Northern
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
concerning
the
farther
active
proceedings
of
that
valiant
and
experienced
Commander
,
Worton
Garrison
surrendred
Major
Generall
Poyntz
,
whose
forces
were
now
neere
unto
W●rton
(
a
House
belonging
to
the
Lord
Caworth
)
before
which
they
being
approached
,
and
all
things
prepared
for
a
storme
,
they
first
summoned
the
Garrison
,
and
the
Enemie
thereupon
soone
condescended
to
Articles
of
Agreement
for
the
surrender
thereof
;
viz:
to
march
out
the
next
morning
by
10.
of
the
clock
,
with
Armes
and
Baggage
,
and
the
workes
to
be
slighted
.
This
House
was
indeed
very
strong
,
but
Shelford-Quarter
frighted
them
sorely
.
There
were
taken
in
this
Worton-House
150.
Armes
,
40.
Pikes
,
3.
Barrels
of
Powder
,
a
proportionable
quantity
of
Match
,
and
Bullet
,
2.
vessells
of
strong-beer
,
and
store
of
other
provisions
.
Wiverton
Garrison
taken
.
After
this
they
clapt
down
before
Wiverton-garrison
;
which
they
finding
to
be
a
very
strong
place
also
,
the
Generall
,
upon
treat●●
,
agreed
that
the
Enemie
should
march
away
with
bag
and
baggage
to
Banbury
;
the
Governour
thereof
,
Sir
Robert
Terrill
was
a
knowne
Papist
;
And
thus
also
this
strong
hould
was
surrendred
into
the
Parliaments
possession
.
Lastly
,
our
forces
came
before
Welbeck
,
the
Marquesse
of
Newcastles
House
,
another
strong
hold
of
the
Enemies
where
after
some
agitation
and
articles
agreed
upon
(
one
whereof
was
that
Tickbill
Castle
should
be
slighted
,
Welbeck-house
surrendred
.
and
we
in
lieu
thereof
to
have
this
strong-House
slighted
also
)
it
was
,
at
last
,
surrendred
and
quitted
by
the
Enemie
,
who
marched
thence
to
Newarke
,
leaving
us
to
slight
the
House
,
as
was
agreed
on
,
and
the
the
Country
thereby
was
brought
into
much
safety
and
security
from
former
continuall
danger
.
About
the
8.
of
this
instant
November
,
we
had
unquestionable
information
out
of
Wales
of
the
remarkable
Overture
and
change
of
things
,
almost
over
that
whole
Dominion
,
especially
in
the
County
of
Glamorganshire
,
how
the
active
Gentry
and
inhabitants
therof
did
most
unanimously
unit
themselves
into
a
firme
confederation
for
the
expulsion
of
their
plundring
Enemies
,
the
●renous
Royalists
,
out
of
their
Countrie
,
and
for
putting
themselves
under
the
protection
and
power
of
the
Parliament
,
that
so
they
might
enjoy
their
houses
and
estates
free
from
plunder
and
mine
;
And
that
the
Reader
may
see
upon
what
firme
and
solid
grounds
these
their
undertakings
were
most
discreetly
and
advis●dly
layd
,
I
shall
give
you
an
ample
fight
and
satisfaction
in
this
their
owne
ensuing
Declaration
.
A
Declaration
of
the
Knights
.
Gentlemen
and
Freeholders
of
the
County
of
Glamorgan
,
25.
Octob.
1645.
WHereas
it
hath
pleased
Almighty
God
of
his
infinite
goodnesse
to
blesse
the
weake
endeavours
of
the
wel-affected
Gentry
and
Commons
,
of
this
County
,
to
free
themselves
from
those
over-mastering
powers
,
and
arbitrary
pressures
they
gr●●●d
under
,
whereof
they
have
been
desirous
of
a
long
time
to
be
freed
,
and
now
by
the
providence
of
God
are
in
some
measure
restored
to
the
Law
and
undoubted
liberties
belonging
to
the
free-borne
subjects
of
this
Kingdome
.
We
have
therefore
thought
our selves
bound
to
testifie
before
all
the
world
our
most
hearty
and
unfeined
thankefulnesse
unto
Almighty
God
for
so
great
a
mercy
extended
toward
us
.
And
also
our
most
humble
and
hearty
thankes
unto
that
supreame
wise
councell
of
this
Kingdome
the
Parliament
for
their
unparalleld
and
unwearied
care
of
the
publique
,
and
their
particular
favours
to
this
our
Country
,
in
sending
Captaine
Robert
Moulton
Admirall
of
the
Seas
,
and
other
Gentlemen
since
to
assist
and
countenance
our
endeavours
against
the
violence
of
the
enemie
of
the
peace
and
quietnesse
of
the
Kingdome
.
And
we
doe
all
hereby
declare
,
that
albeit
being
formerly
over
mastered
by
forces
so
farre
,
that
we
were
not
able
to
appeare
so
readily
as
the
duty
we
owed
to
his
Majesty
and
the
great
Councel
required
of
us
.
Yet
our
affections
ever
sided
and
adheared
to
them
,
&
our
firm
resolution
is
from
hence
forward
to
hazzard
our
lives
for
their
preservation
,
who
have
so
long
adventured
theirs
for
the
good
and
welfare
of
the
Kingdom
;
and
no
longer
to
be
lookers
on
,
but
joynt
labourers
,
by
the
direction
&
protection
of
the
Parliament
,
in
the
happy
stablishing
this
kingdome
in
a
happy
peace
,
as
far
as
our
exhausted
abilities
will
extend
,
for
the
preservation
of
the
true
reformed
protestant
Religion
,
His
Majesties
royall
person
,
prosperity
and
dignity
,
the
●oo●ing
and
preserving
,
the
〈◊〉
of
the
〈◊〉
Kingdomes
of
England
,
Scotland
〈…〉
,
the
rights
and
priviledges
of
the
Parliament
,
the
Laws
of
the
Land
,
which
〈…〉
and
property
of
the
Subject
.
All
which
we
will
endeavour
to
maintaine
with
the
〈◊〉
of
our
lives
.
And
this
unfeined
Declaration
we
〈◊〉
from
our
hearts
,
and
●●●●fie
under
our
hands
.
About
the
tenth
of
this
Instant
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
various
Letters
out
of
the
North
,
of
the
surrender
of
Bolton
Castle
to
the
Parliament
Forces
:
Bolton
Castle
in
the
North
surrendred
.
and
that
the
defendants
therein
,
the
Colonell
Scroop
,
and
the
rest
of
his
Officers
and
Commanders
,
had
liberty
to
march
away
thence
to
Newark
with
their
Horse
and
Arms
,
and
the
other
inferiour
Officers
and
Souldiers
onely
with
their
Swords
.
There
were
taken
in
this
Castle
about
100
Muskets
50
Pikes
,
two
Barrels
of
Powder
,
and
good
store
of
other
Provisions
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
we
had
certaine
information
by
Letters
from
Gloucester
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
neer
Canon-Froom
,
and
a
notable
Engine
taken
from
them
.
that
that
valiant
and
most
active
Governour
of
Gloucester
had
intelligence
of
a
designe
against
Canon-Froom
by
the
Enemy
in
Hereford
,
for
the
storming
and
surprizing
of
it
,
with
a
strange
Engine
which
they
had
provided
for
that
purpose
,
and
brought
along
with
them
;
marching
thus
forth
out
of
Hereford
with
about
400
men
,
with
their
Governour
,
they
only
faced
the
House
,
and
after
that
wh●●led
about
toward
Malvern
Hils
,
to
meet
with
additionall
Forces
from
Worcester
,
f●lly
to
besiege
it
,
whereof
the
Governour
of
Canon-Froom
having
knowledge
and
considering
his
present
dis-furnishment
of
things
necessary
to
defend
the
Garison
against
a
siege
or
assault
,
he
sent
to
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
to
Gloucester
,
Col.
Morgan
frights
away
the
Enemy
.
praying
his
assistance
,
who
presently
came
forth
to
help
him
with
500
Horse
and
200
Foot
,
and
marched
to
Ridley
,
where
he
joyned
with
300
of
Corstane
men
,
but
the
Enemy
having
notice
thereof
(
lying
then
about
Ledbury
)
posted
thence
quite
away
,
The
Engine
is
left
behinde
.
but
had
left
behinde
them
the
strange
Engine
(
which
sorely
frighted
our
men
at
Froom
)
guarded
with
two
or
three
Troops
of
Horse
from
Hereford
,
till
they
returned
.
In
the
intrim
those
that
had
faced
Canon-Froom
,
as
was
toucht
before
,
falling
in
at
Ledbury
,
in
their
way
to
Malvern
,
to
refresh
themselves
there
,
a
Quartermaster
of
Canon-Froom
,
with
about
twelve
onely
of
their
Horse
,
accidentally
being
forth
to
view
the
Coasts
and
coming
through
the
Towne
,
not
knowing
of
the
Roysters
being
there
,
fell
upon
them
all
,
and
seeing
themselves
suddenly
engaged
cryed
out
Fall
one
,
Fall
ane
,
slew
two
on
the
place
,
and
brought
away
five
prisoners
,
past
by
the
Engine
without
much
ado
,
the
Enemy
It
seems
being
amazed
at
the
sudden
onset
,
and
unprovided
,
some
drinking
,
and
others
carelesse
of
any
such
attempt
,
cried
Horse
,
Horse
,
and
went
away
in
a
distracted
manner
,
where
they
surprized
the
Engine
within
a
mile
and
half
of
the
place
,
drove
away
the
Troops
that
were
with
it
,
seized
on
it
,
with
the
two
Captains
,
and
many
prisoners
,
and
brought
all
,
with
their
Ladders
and
other
Instruments
provided
for
the
storme
,
to
the
Garrison
of
Canon-Froom
;
upon
the
coming
in
whereof
,
such
a
shout
was
made
,
that
all
the
Country
rang
of
it
.
The
Engine
was
such
a
one
,
as
the
like
hath
not
been
known
since
these
wars
:
The
Roysters
called
it
a
Sow
.
The
Engine
was
called
a
Sow
.
It
was
carried
upon
great
wheeles
,
and
to
be
drawne
with
Oxen
,
it
was
made
with
rooms
or
lofts
one
over
another
,
musquet
proof
,
and
very
strong
,
out
of
which
were
holes
to
play
and
shoot
out
.
The
description
of
it
.
It
was
so
high
,
that
it
was
above
all
the
Works
at
Canon-Froom
,
so
that
they
could
discharge
over
the
Works
;
besides
which
,
a
doore
opened
to
bring
them
into
the
Works
,
out
of
which
went
a
Bridge
for
their
entrance
.
The
Garison
was
then
in
such
a
condition
,
that
had
they
not
been
thus
disappointed
,
in
all
probability
this
Engine
had
effected
their
intended
designe
;
but
,
God
be
praised
,
it
was
prevented
.
On
the
Lords
day
following
,
Novemb
9.
Master
Jackson
a
Minister
in
Gloucester
,
having
information
thereof
in
the
morning
(
before
Sermon
)
gave
publique
thanks
in
the
Pulpit
,
for
so
great
a
deliverance
,
and
unexpected
,
and
unlikely
preservation
.
About
the
twelfth
of
this
instant
a
Messenger
from
the
Right
Reverend
Assembly
of
Divines
at
Westminster
,
was
tendred
to
both
〈◊〉
of
Parliament
,
therein
acquainting
them
,
that
according
to
an
Order
sent
unto
them
from
the
Parliament
,
Novemb.
20.
164●
.
they
had
now
fully
perused
the
Psalmes
,
Master
Rouses
Psalmes
approved
of
by
the
Assemb●y
of
Divines
.
translated
into
English
out
of
the
Originall
Hebrew
Tongue
,
by
learned
and
much
honoured
Master
Rouse
,
conceiving
them
very
fit
to
be
publikely
made
use
of
thorow
the
Kingdome
:
and
that
they
had
likewise
perused
the
Psalmes
translated
by
Master
Barton
,
a
reverend
and
learned
Minister
of
the
City
of
London
,
who
(
they
acknowledged
)
deserved
much
commendation
for
his
great
paines
and
abilities
therein
also
;
but
conceived
the
other
most
fit
for
publike
use
,
which
were
accordingly
authorized
by
the
Parliament
,
whereof
more
in
its
due
place
.
And
about
the
14
of
this
instant
Novemb.
we
were
certainly
informed
that
Colonell
Sir
Thomas
Aston
(
lately
before
made
Lord
Ashton
,
forsooth
)
who
in
the
beginning
of
this
Parliament
was
a
mighty
stickler
for
the
Prelates
,
and
a
chiefe
Agent
to
get
hands
to
Petitions
for
supporting
of
the
Bishops
Hierarchie
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Lord
Ashton
,
and
himself
slain
therin
.
and
was
one
of
their
grand
Champions
of
a
Laick
,
as
they
term'd
them
,
to
write
in
defence
of
them
:
)
That
this
Ashton
,
I
say
,
came
with
a
party
to
seeke
some
additionall
reliefe
for
the
King
his
Master
about
Dudley
Castle
,
and
those
parts
,
of
whose
designe
valiant
,
active
,
and
loyall
Colonell
Stone
,
Governour
of
Stafford
,
having
intelligence
,
sent
out
a
party
,
and
encountred
him
in
the
way
,
who
soone
routed
all
his
party
,
which
was
in
number
about
100
Horse
or
more
,
tooke
at
least
80
of
them
,
slew
some
on
the
ground
,
sorely
wounded
the
said
Lord
Ashton
,
who
within
a
seven
night
after
(
as
was
for
certaine
informed
)
dyed
of
his
wounds
(
yet
he
lived
to
see
his
darling
Episcopacy
and
many
base
apostatizing
Bishops
to
die
and
fall
before
him
,
a
just
increment
and
addition
to
his
other
wretchednesse
,
)
the
remainder
of
his
Horse
which
was
about
twelve
or
sixteene
at
most
,
fled
for
their
lives
to
Worcester
,
to
carry
newes
of
their
Leaders
good
successe
and
faire
recruit
in
that
designe
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
we
were
also
credibly
informed
that
Major
Blundell
of
Reading
,
with
a
party
of
Horse
,
met
with
a
party
of
the
Kings
,
the
most
of
them
being
Gentlemen
of
his
Life
Guard
,
About
forty
of
the
Kings
Life
Guard
surprized
by
Major
Blundell
of
Reading
.
neer
unto
their
Garrison
at
Wallingford
,
where
they
were
most
jovially
revelling
in
their
Nectar-Cups
,
all
whom
he
there
suddenly
surprized
,
being
about
40
of
them
,
and
carried
away
with
him
prisoners
to
Reading
,
without
any
resistance
.
Upon
the
17
of
this
instant
November
,
the
anniversary
commemeration
of
the
happy
and
blessed
inauguration
or
coronation
of
that
most
peerlesse
and
precious
Princesse
of
ever
blessed
memory
,
eternally
to
be
renowned
pious
,
magnanimous
and
Heroick
Queen
Elizabeth
,
was
still
,
even
to
this
day
,
most
solemnly
celebrated
in
the
famous
and
faithfull
City
of
London
,
The
just
and
glorious
commemoration
of
rare
and
renowned
Queen
Elizabeth
on
the
17
of
November
.
and
in
some
places
Sermons
preached
on
her
most
happie
memoriall
,
and
thus
incessantly
hath
continued
,
notwithstanding
her
so
long
decease
above
40
yeares
;
In
which
regard
,
this
(
me
thinks
)
is
a
most
remarkable
note
,
and
worthy
most
Christian
serious
observation
with
all
true
English
Protestants
and
sincere
Christians
,
(
and
which
I
desire
the
godly
Reader
to
take
speciall
notice
of
,
as
most
pertinent
to
these
times
)
that
,
notwithstanding
,
I
say
,
her
so
long
decease
,
she
should
still
so
constantly
and
cheerfully
be
so
highly
honoured
,
and
so
zealously
remembred
(
being
as
it
were
most
deeply
ingraven
with
indelible
Characters
of
gratitude
and
joy
)
in
the
hearts
of
the
heartiest
surviving
Subjects
of
this
Kingdome
,
yea
,
and
their
posterity
after
them
,
and
that
for
so
many
yeares
together
after
her
death
,
verifying
that
faithfull
word
of
the
Lord
,
Them
that
honour
me
,
1
Sam.
2.
30.
Psal.
112.
6.
I
will
honour
.
And
that
of
the
holy
Prophet
David
,
The
righteous
shall
be
had
in
everlasting
remembrance
.
Whereas
her
immediate
Successour
King
James
(
which
makes
the
wonder
indeed
remarkable
)
a
Prince
,
I
confesse
,
learned
and
wise
(
after
the
worlds
esteeme
,
)
yea
,
and
bred
and
brought
up
in
the
Protestant
Religion
all
his
daies
,
A
briefe
,
but
bad
and
sad
mention
of
King
James
his
life
and
death
.
and
in
his
raigne
in
Scotland
held
a
precise
Puritane
,
but
managing
his
whole
Reigne
in
the
Kingdome
of
England
in
such
an
unresolved
way
(
to
say
no
more
)
for
God
and
true
piety
,
and
in
such
a
doubling
condition
twixt
Protestantisme
and
Popery
,
as
extreamly
encouraging
Popish
Jesuites
and
tyrannicall
Prelates
in
both
their
impious
and
Antichristian
waies
and
wiles
,
even
to
the
(
then
)
brewing
,
and
(
now
,
and
of
late
times
before
)
broaching
of
all
these
most
bloody
and
pernicious
moderne
mischiefes
,
now
(
most
justly
)
fallen
upon
us
,
even
now
,
I
say
,
in
his
most
unhappy
Sons
daies
,
and
all
for
our
so
jugling
dealings
with
our
God
,
in
(
then
)
turning
true
piety
into
meere
policie
and
machivilianisme
,
and
in
our
now
of
late
more
evident
base
backslidings
from
our
first
Love
,
the
Lord
Jesus
.
See
therefore
,
I
say
,
(
good
Reader
)
how
our
most
wise
and
just
God
hath
contrariwise
verified
that
righteous
saying
of
his
,
They
that
despise
me
shall
be
lightly
esteemed
.
1
Sam.
2.
30.
Prov.
10.
7.
And
that
of
the
wise
King
Solomon
,
The
name
of
the
wicked
shall
rot
.
For
,
ever
since
King
James
his
decease
,
his
memory
hath
perished
among
his
people
,
who
●●ver
since
the
time
of
his
death
to
this
very
day
,
King
James
quite
forgotten
in
the
hearts
of
his
people
.
hath
had
one
yeares
annuall
commemoration
of
his
name
and
memory
,
but
is
extinct
and
dead
in
the
hearts
of
his
people
,
as
his
Corps
lies
dead
and
putrifying
in
the
Urn
of
his
Sepulchre
.
Whereas
,
had
King
James
and
King
Charles
his
Son
,
been
sincere
and
cordiall
indeed
to
their
(
but
meerly
pretended
)
Principles
,
King
James
and
King
Charles
not
true
to
their
Principles
.
of
true
piety
and
the
Protestant
Christian
Religion
,
O
how
happy
had
England
been
?
O
how
glorious
and
illustrious
had
the
name
and
memory
of
these
two
Princes
been
to
the
present
age
and
its
posterity
!
Had
,
I
say
,
these
two
immediate
Successours
of
that
pious
Princesse
lovely
Elizabeth
,
been
as
truly
zealous
for
God
in
the
suppression
of
Popery
and
Papists
,
King
James
,
King
Charles
,
and
Queene
Elizabeth
paraleld
together
in
point
of
Reformation
.
as
she
was
(
who
,
considering
she
was
but
a
woman
,
and
began
the
Work
of
Reformation
first
of
all
,
and
had
therefore
a
hard
pull
of
it
,
the
light
of
true
Religion
then
breaking
forth
with
much
difficulty
,
and
in
a
glimmering
light
and
weak
twinkling
condition
,
yet
was
carried
on
by
her
,
and
through
Divine
assistance
,
brake
forth
through
the
clouds
of
many
and
mighty
oppositions
,
especially
I
meane
in
Doctrine
,
to
a
most
faire
and
hopefull
condition
.
)
O
,
I
say
,
had
they
closely
and
faithfully
followed
this
worke
,
how
had
it
,
long
ere
this
time
,
flourished
(
by
Gods
gracious
assistance
,
who
loves
truth
in
the
inner
parts
)
and
growne
up
to
tall
growth
,
in
Discipline
also
as
well
as
Doctrine
,
and
in
all
probability
,
been
brought
to
a
great
perfection
?
But
,
alas
,
see
(
in
briefe
)
the
unhappy
difference
;
She
was
still
guided
by
her
most
wise
,
Queen
Elizabeths
rule
.
grave
,
and
faithfull
Counsellors
(
who
were
all
▪
for
the
most
part
,
brave
Statists
,
and
solid
Common-Wealths
men
)
and
by
her
Parliaments
,
by
which
meanes
,
and
by
whose
wisdome
and
providence
,
not
onely
the
Protestant
Religion
was
strongly
established
,
but
the
Trade
of
the
Kingdome
,
abroad
and
at
home
,
mightily
increased
,
and
her
happy
Subjects
marvellously
inriched
:
Whereas
,
King
James
and
King
Charles
rule
.
both
King
James
and
his
Sonne
King
Charles
,
by
their
strange
jugling
and
dallying
with
Religion
,
and
now
at
last
palpably
and
down-right
fighting
against
God
(
though
,
still
,
as
covertly
as
they
can
)
led
therein
by
loose
,
lewd
,
and
upstart
Lords
and
Counsellours
,
Priests
and
Prelates
,
who
strove
strenuously
to
have
made
their
lust
our
Lawes
,
Parliaments
made
the
Kings
Stauking
Horses
to
get
Subsidies
.
rejecting
to
be
ruled
by
their
Parliaments
,
but
making
these
onely
their
Staulking-Horses
,
to
get
money
for
the
someting
of
their
illegall
designes
,
and
their
dissolving
them
,
without
any
redresse
of
grievances
,
thus
introducing
all
kindes
of
oppression
upon
the
Subjects
Estates
,
bodies
and
soules
,
by
meer
and
monstruous
Arbitrary
Tyranny
:
Thus
,
I
say
,
making
not
onely
themselves
,
but
also
their
formerly
famous
and
flourishing
Kingdomes
,
Arbitrary
Tyranny
.
(
as
much
as
in
them
lay
)
most
unhappy
every
way
,
being
most
miserably
impoverished
,
and
almost
totally
and
most
ruthfully
ruinated
,
The
Power
of
godlinesse
to
be
beaten
downe
.
and
all
this
,
I
say
,
by
jugling
with
Religion
(
in
the
prime
place
)
and
dal●ying
and
dissembling
with
the
Lord
,
who
(
though
we
our selves
may
be
herein
easily
deceived
)
cannot
be
mocked
,
Popery
or
prophanesse
to
be
set
up
;
in
Germanies
blood
.
and
all
this
to
beat
downe
the
power
of
godlinesse
,
and
to
set
up
Popery
or
Atheisme
and
Prophanasse
;
for
confirmation
of
all
which
,
witnesse
,
O
witnesse
,
the
Oceans
of
Christian
blood
shed
all
over
desolate
Germany
,
and
in
speciall
the
ruruine
of
the
Palatinate
,
and
King
James
his
Off-spring
,
all
which
let
England
judge
,
if
England
might
not
have
timely
saved
in
King
James
his
time
,
if
King
James
had
pleased
,
witnesse
the
blood
of
most
wofully
ruinated
Rochell
,
Roc●els
and
the
Isle
of
Rees
blood
.
and
all
the
brave
English
blood
spilt
in
the
Isle
of
Ree
,
in
King
Charles
his
daies
,
witnesse
,
O
witnesse
,
the
late
most
lamentable
Irish
Massacree
of
almost
200000
English
innocent
soules
there
,
Irelands
blood
.
farre
worse
than
so
many
doggs
destroyed
.
Yea
,
witnesse
all
the
(
still
)
fresh
gashes
and
bleedings
,
or
rather
gushing
streams
,
nay
floods
of
blood
,
of
Scotland
and
England
to
this
day
:
England
and
Scotlands
blood
.
To
say
no
more
of
other
secret
streames
of
blood
which
Heaven
,
the
most
righteous
revenger
thereof
,
will
certainly
reveal
and
vindicate
in
his
due
time
)
and
all
this
for
the
impious
enjoyment
of
a
cursed
Spanish
Match
,
Other
blood
not
yet
revealed
.
and
the
satisfying
of
the
lust
of
a
Popish
Lady
,
a
proud
Prelaticall
and
Atheisticall
inconsiderable
party
of
consciencelesse
Cabinet-Counsellors
,
The
Authors
of
all
this
.
and
jugling
Junctoe's
(
of
whom
the
Law
takes
no
notice
)
whose
onely
aimes
,
interests
and
ingagements
herein
,
have
been
to
ruinate
Religion
in
the
power
and
purity
of
it
,
and
to
open
a
wide
gushing
sluce
to
Popery
and
Atheisme
,
and
base
slavery
of
bodies
and
soules
,
The
crafty
colour
of
all
this
.
upon
the
poore
miserable
abused
and
seduced
Subject
,
and
all
,
under
the
specious
(
but
most
fallacious
)
vales
and
vizards
of
Protestantisme
,
unity
and
universall
conformity
.
Pardon
,
good
Reader
,
I
pray
thee
,
this
somwhat
large
digression
,
if
so
I
may
call
it
,
yet
,
certainly
,
a
very
necessary
one
,
and
whereunto
I
have
been
thus
farre
transported
by
my
ardent
zeale
and
fervour
for
God
and
my
distressed
Country
,
especially
being
thereunto
fairly
led
by
occasion
of
this
17
of
Novembers
happy
commemoration
of
that
precious
Paragon
of
her
age
and
sex
,
eternally
to
be
renowned
Queen
Elizabeth
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
November
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
a
Barke
going
from
Falmouth
toward
Foy
,
A
brave
prize
taken
at
Sea
by
Plymouth
Garrison
.
laden
with
Kerseyes
to
the
valew
of
1500
l.
was
(
by
some
neglect
of
the
Marriners
,
and
a
great
mist
which
happened
at
Sea
)
driven
into
a
creek
,
neer
Plymouth
,
from
whence
a
Boat
was
sent
to
demand
and
know
whom
they
were
for
,
the
Marriners
thinking
themselves
to
be
in
his
Majesties
Quarters
,
answered
,
They
were
for
the
King
.
Hereupon
our
boat
left
them
,
and
acquainting
the
Governour
of
Plymouth
therewith
,
he
sent
forth
severall
Boats
,
with
Musketeers
to
take
the
Barke
,
which
they
did
,
after
some
resistance
,
and
some
few
slain
on
both
side
,
and
so
brought
it
safely
into
Plymouth
,
to
be
made
use
of
for
the
King
and
Parliament
.
And
about
November
the
24.
we
also
received
certaine
information
by
Letters
out
of
Gloucestershire
of
a
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemie
in
those
parts
,
which
also
was
confirmed
by
another
Letter
,
especially
from
Malmsbury
,
the
substance
whereof
was
as
followeth
:
That
upon
occasion
of
planting
and
fortifying
a
Garrison
for
the
Parliaments
partie
by
renowned
and
active
Colonell
Morgan
,
the
valiant
and
faithfull
Governour
of
Gloucester
,
at
Sir
Henry
Fred.
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
enemie
in
Gloucestershire
,
where
Major
Duet
,
that
French
Renegado
was
slain
.
Thynnes
House
,
at
Kempsford
,
in
that
Countie
;
the
Enemy
belonging
to
Rad-Court
and
Farringdon
,
being
enraged
at
it
,
and
much
offended
that
they
should
have
a
troublesome
neighbour
so
neere
them
,
to
straighten
and
curb
their
former
accustomed
excursions
into
the
Countrie
for
contribution-money
and
plunder
:
They
therefore
came
forth
with
a
party
of
about
30.
horse
to
impede
and
disturbe
their
workes
begun
.
Whereupon
Captaine
Moore
(
who
had
the
Command
of
Malmsbury
foot
,
left
at
Letch-lad
by
Colonell
Morgan
)
drew
out
60.
Musketeers
,
with
which
he
bravely
flankt
the
Enemie
,
slew
2.
of
them
,
shot
their
Captaine
in
the
thigh
,
and
so
made
retreat
;
but
this
their
Commander
swore
in
a
rage
,
that
they
would
ere
long
be
avenged
upon
our
forces
,
and
thereupon
they
presently
fetched
in
unto
them
Major
Duet
(
that
French-Renegado
and
base
apostate
from
the
Parliaments
service
,
who
,
since
his
defection
,
had
beene
a
Scourge
and
vexation
to
those
parts
,
though
most
Commonly
with
losse
to
himselfe
)
who
came
that
very
evening
with
100.
foot
and
120.
horse
,
purposing
to
have
surprised
ours
in
their
workes
,
and
now
to
be
revenged
on
them
,
for
his
friends
former
repulse
;
but
valiant
and
vigilant
Captaine
Moore
timely
discovered
them
,
sent
out
another
partie
of
Musketters
,
and
the
Gloucester-horse
thereabout
,
having
taken
the
Alarm
,
drew
forth
also
to
the
Encounter
,
set
fiercely
upon
the
Enemy
,
Major
Duet
slai●e
.
put
them
to
the
rout
;
pursued
the
chace
,
mortally
wounded
Major
Duet
himselfe
,
unhorst
him
,
threw
him
into
the
dire
,
where
,
within
4
or
5
houres
after
,
he
was
found
dead
(
a
just
hand
of
God
now
,
at
last
,
upon
such
a
disloyall
and
faithlesse
apostate
from
the
honest
Cause
which
he
first
undertooke
)
they
also
slew
another
Captain
and
20.
The
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
.
more
Common
Souldiers
,
upon
the
place
,
tooke
30.
prisoners
whereof
one
was
a
Corner
,
and
5.
of
the
Kings
Life-guard
,
40.
horse
,
and
60
fire-armes
,
And
thu●
having
by
Gods
great
mercy
(
to
whom
alone
be
all
the
praise
and
glory
thereof
)
chaced
them
close
to
Rad-cot-Bridge
even
almost
to
their
very
workes
,
they
returned
victoriously
safe
to
their
Garrison
,
without
the
lose
of
any
one
man
of
theirs
slaine
,
only
2.
or
3.
wounded
,
but
not
mortally
.
Finally
,
about
the
latter
end
of
this
November
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
put
into
the
hearts
of
our
most
prudent
and
provident
Parliamentarie-Statists
,
for
the
more
luculent
and
cleare
manifestation
of
their
hearts
integrity
to
manage
all
matters
for
the
greater
honour
of
that
great
and
supreame
Court
of
Parliament
,
A
Notable
testimonie
of
the
Parliaments
integrity
touching
Protections
and
Bribes
.
and
the
fairer
evidence
of
their
own
personall
sincerity
in
and
about
the
same
;
to
take
into
their
serious
debate
,
the
great
prejudice
which
many
have
received
by
protection
of
Members
of
Parliament
,
and
their
servants
or
attendants
,
and
therefore
,
how
the
same
might
be
remedied
for
the
future
.
The
result
whereof
came
,
at
last
,
to
this
issue
,
that
they
appointed
a
Committee
of
New
elected
Members
,
who
were
to
meet
certaine
dayes
,
weekly
,
with
power
to
heare
and
examine
complaints
of
such
as
have
suffered
in
that
nature
.
And
also
to
receive
such
complaints
as
shall
upon
just
ground
be
brought
against
any
Member
of
Parliament
for
taking
of
Bribes
or
for
any
other
act
of
injustice
whatsoever
.
Certainely
such
acts
of
justice
as
these
(
especially
being
faithfully
and
effectually
carryed
on
)
will
make
this
(
already
)
most
famous
Parliament
much
more
famous
and
illustrious
to
all
posterity
,
and
cannot
but
most
justly
stop
the
mouths
of
all
malicious-hearted
Malignants
and
others
who
have
or
shall
endevour
injuriously
to
scandalize
their
honourable
proceedings
.
And
here
,
now
,
againe
(
good
Reader
)
let
me
desire
thee
to
stay
a
while
to
make
a
most
gratefull
review
,
&
there
in
to
admire
the
rare
and
remarkable
Parliamentarie-mercies
of
this
moneth
also
,
in
the
cleare
and
most
demonstrative
ratification
of
this
admirable
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
still
unconsumed
,
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
.
and
rarely
kept
and
recovered
from
the
many
menaced
distractions
of
it
,
by
the
incessant
assailant
furious
flames
and
conflagrations
flashing
continually
round
about
it
,
as
hath
beene
most
apparently
seen
and
set
forth
,
both
in
the
Parliaments
provident
care
and
Circumspection
for
the
safety
and
welfare
of
the
Kingdome
and
City
of
London
,
1.
in
those
two
excellent
Orders
against
Delinquents
.
2.
In
the
taking
in
of
Shelford-House
;
And
miserably
taring
in
peeces
of
the
Lord
Digbies
late
scattered
forces
againe
rallyed
into
a
body
.
In
the
surrender
of
Abarashwait
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemie
in
Cardiganshire
into
the
Parliaments
power
;
And
the
gratefull
recordation
of
the
Parliaments
happie
preservation
from
the
malicious
machinations
,
of
the
plotting
Enemies
therof
,
since
the
beginning
of
it
to
this
present
.
In
the
taking
in
of
Worton-Garrison
,
Wiverton
and
Welbeck-house
;
And
the
spontaneous
falling
off
of
all
Glamorganshire
from
the
Kings
pernicious
party
.
In
the
surrender
of
Bolton-Castle
in
the
North
to
the
Parliaments
forces
;
And
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Cannon-Froom
,
and
surprisall
(
then
)
of
a
notable
Engine
for
batterie
called
,
a
Sowe
.
In
the
notable
defeate
given
to
the
Lord
Ashton
and
his
forces
,
where
himselfe
was
slaine
.
And
the
brave
prize
taken
at
Sea
from
the
Enemie
,
by
Plymouth
Garrison
.
In
the
brave
defeat
given
to
Major
Duet
,
that
French
renegado
and
base
Apostate
,
where
he
himselfe
was
slaine
.
And
lastly
,
In
the
remarkable
testimonie
of
the
Parliaments
integrity
,
shining
forth
in
that
excellent
order
of
theirs
against
Parliaments
protections
and
taking
of
bribes
.
All
which
graciously
and
gratefully
considered
can
amount
to
no
lesse
,
than
a
most
cordiall
and
comfortable
acknowledgement
and
confession
of
the
Lords
unchangeable
free
grace
and
unexhaustible
bounty
to
us
his
most
unworthy
people
of
England
,
even
to
admiration
and
astonishment
to
all
our
neighbour
Nations
round
about
us
;
And
that
therefore
they
may
and
must
most
justly
cause
,
yea
compellus
,
with
thankfull
thoughts
,
Psal.
60.
12.
hearts
and
tongues
to
confesse
and
say
with
holy
David
,
Through
the
Lord
alone
we
have
done
thus
valiantly
,
and
he
it
is
that
●ath
thus
graciously
and
gloriously
trod
downe
our
Enemies
.
Isaiah
,
41.
10.
11.
Yea
,
He
it
is
that
hath
bidden
us
not
to
be
afraid
of
our
most
potent
or
politick
Enemies
,
since
he
is
with
us
;
and
that
we
should
not
be
dismayed
,
because
he
is
our
God
and
mightie
defence
,
who
thus
hath
strengthned
us
,
holpen
and
upheld
us
,
with
the
right
hand
of
his
power
and
righteousnesse
.
And
now
(
therefore
)
behold
(
and
beholding
,
O
admire
it
)
all
those
▪
that
were
incensed
against
us
are
ashamed
and
confounded
;
they
are
even
become
as
nothing
and
they
that
stubbornly
strove
with
us
are
mightily
destroyed
and
perish
before
us
.
Psal.
116
,
O
,
then
,
what
shall
we
returne
to
the
Lord
for
all
these
great
and
amazing
mercies
to
us
?
O
what
are
we
able
to
repay
to
our
God
for
all
these
free
and
utterly
undeserved
favours
thus
copiously
confered
upon
us
?
O
let
us
all
faithfully
and
thank
fully
take
the
Cup
of
Salvation
and
praise
the
name
of
the
Lord
our
God
,
and
readily
and
really
pay
our
vowes
to
this
wonder-working
God
of
our
Salvation
.
But
now
to
proceed
to
the
yet
farther
progresse
of
the
contemplation
and
admiration
of
the
continued
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
,
December
.
1645.
nay
rather
,
more
and
more
dressed
and
made
to
flourish
in
the
midst
of
the
flames
of
this
Moneth
also
of
December
,
1645.
And
here
we
shall
first
begin
with
some
of
our
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotlands
actions
about
Newarke
,
whether
they
being
now
come
in
to
our
assistance
,
with
a
very
considerable
Army
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
to
help
to
besiege
this
stubborne
,
rebellious
,
and
very
pernicious
Towne
,
to
bring
it
under
the
Parliaments
obedience
.
About
the
beginning
of
this
instant
December
,
Newark
besieged
,
and
Muschamp
Bridge
and
Fort
taken
by
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
the
Scottish
Commissioners
received
Letters
from
his
Excellency
,
Generall
Lesley
,
Earle
of
Leven
,
fully
informing
the
particulars
of
his
taking
of
Muschamp
Bridge
,
by
his
Forces
,
viz.
That
about
the
6
of
November
last
,
his
Army
being
advanced
within
about
a
mile
or
two
of
Newark
,
the
Generall
caused
a
Line
to
be
drawne
close
to
Muschamp-Bridge
,
and
there
placed
some
Musketteers
,
intending
to
crosse
the
River
and
storme
the
Fort
upon
the
other
side
;
but
the
Enemy
apprehending
the
designe
,
resolved
to
cut
off
the
Bridge
,
and
upon
the
28
in
the
morning
before
breake
of
day
,
they
sallyed
out
upon
the
Scots
,
and
attempted
the
cutting
off
the
Bridge
,
but
were
most
resolutely
and
bravely
beaten
from
it
by
the
Muketeers
with
little
losse
to
our
friends
,
which
the
Enemy
perceiving
,
set
fire
to
the
Draw-Bridge
,
but
the
Scots
falling
stoutly
on
them
againe
,
beat
them
back
,
and
very
closely
pursued
them
,
and
made
them
forsake
all
their
Works
,
and
so
our
valiant
Brethren
became
masters
both
of
the
Bridge
and
strong
Fort
,
and
now
have
very
closely
besieged
that
part
of
the
Towne
.
Upon
the
reading
of
which
Letter
in
Parliament
,
the
thanks
of
the
Houses
were
returned
to
the
Scottish
Commissioners
,
and
a
vote
passed
,
That
his
Excellency
Generall
Lesley
,
for
the
better
and
more
orderly
managing
of
the
Siege
against
Newarke
,
General
Lesley
made
Commander
in
chiefe
of
all
the
Forces
both
English
and
Scottish
before
Newark
.
should
command
in
chiefe
all
the
Forces
,
as
well
English
as
Scottish
,
before
Newarke
.
Which
Vote
was
fully
and
freely
assented
unto
by
both
Houses
of
Lords
and
Commons
,
where
now
we
will
leave
them
till
another
opportunity
,
with
our
prayers
for
their
prosperity
in
this
great
work
and
proceed
.
About
the
fourth
of
this
instant
December
,
a
Letter
,
Petition
,
and
Declaration
of
the
County
of
Brecknock
in
Wales
,
was
presented
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
and
there
read
,
declaring
their
firme
resolutions
to
comply
with
,
and
wholly
to
submit
unto
the
commands
of
the
Parliament
,
The
County
of
Brecknock
in
Wales
comes
in
to
the
Parliament
.
which
Declaration
,
bearing
date
Novemb.
23.
1645.
for
the
fulnesse
and
excellency
thereof
,
and
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
I
have
here
inserted
verbatim
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
authority
;
which
was
as
followeth
.
WE
the
Gentry
and
Inhabitants
of
the
County
of
Brecknock
,
whose
names
are
subscribed
,
do
declare
and
professe
,
That
we
are
fully
satisfied
in
conscience
,
that
the
two
Houses
of
Parliament
now
sitting
at
Westminster
,
are
the
true
and
undoubted
lawfull
Parliament
of
England
,
and
the
supreme
Court
of
Judicature
of
the
Kingdome
;
To
whose
judgement
and
determination
we
do
and
will
in
conscience
of
our
Loyalty
,
and
not
by
terrour
or
constraint
,
submit
our selves
,
our
lives
and
fortunes
.
We
are
also
perswaded
and
confesse
,
That
the
Armes
taken
up
and
continued
by
authority
of
Parliament
in
this
defensive
Warre
,
are
raised
and
continued
in
their
owne
just
defence
,
and
for
the
just
defence
of
the
Protestant
Religion
,
the
Person
and
Honour
of
the
Kings
Majesty
,
the
Priviledges
of
Parliament
,
and
the
liberty
of
the
Subject
;
And
that
the
Forces
raised
or
to
be
raised
within
the
Kingdome
of
England
,
or
Dominion
of
Wales
,
without
their
consent
,
are
raised
and
imployed
for
destruction
of
Parliaments
,
fomenting
and
establishing
Popery
,
Prelacy
,
and
an
illegall
Arbitrary
Government
.
In
apprehension
whereof
,
we
do
unanimously
resolve
,
and
firmly
ingage
,
and
undertake
that
we
,
with
all
persons
under
our
power
and
command
,
will
from
henceforward
,
to
the
extreamest
hazard
of
our
lives
and
fortunes
,
adhere
to
,
and
assist
the
Forces
raised
or
to
be
raised
by
authority
of
Parliament
,
against
all
other
Forces
raised
or
to
be
raised
against
them
,
or
without
their
consent
;
and
we
shall
willingly
and
cheerfully
joyn
with
Maior
Generall
Laughorne
,
and
those
three
associated
Counties
whereof
he
is
Maior
Generall
,
and
with
the
County
of
Glamorgan
,
with
whom
we
are
already
associated
;
and
contribute
our
utmost
assistance
and
endeavours
proportionably
to
the
said
respective
Counties
,
in
such
way
as
Maior
Generall
Laughorn
shall
thinke
fit
,
and
meetest
for
the
Service
of
the
Parliament
.
And
from
this
resolution
and
engagement
we
shall
not
swerve
or
recead
,
by
adhering
to
the
contrary
party
,
or
imbra●ing
a
detestable
neutrality
,
either
by
perswasion
dread
,
or
any
other
motive
whatsoever
.
After
the
reading
and
debate
of
this
Declaration
and
the
other
Pape●s
from
the
County
of
Brecknock
,
it
was
referred
to
the
Committee
of
Gloucester
to
draw
a
Letter
in
answer
to
the
same
,
and
informe
them
how
that
the
Houses
of
Parliament
had
granted
their
requests
,
and
do
cheerfully
accept
of
them
,
and
commend
their
submission
and
declarative
resolutions
as
aforesaid
,
&c.
And
about
the
sixth
of
this
instant
,
there
came
Letters
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
certainly
signifying
the
surrenner
of
Latham
House
in
Lancashire
,
a
strong
and
pernicious
Garrison
which
had
much
infested
that
County
,
which
,
having
been
the
busie
,
yet
cowardly
Earle
of
Darbies
House
,
had
been
held
and
maintained
against
the
Parliaments
Forces
for
the
space
of
two
yeares
at
least
,
by
the
Countesse
of
Darby
,
(
the
said
Earles
Lady
)
that
stout
Virago
,
who
proved
the
better
Souldier
of
the
two
,
and
had
so
long
,
indeed
,
bravely
maintained
the
same
against
us
,
and
was
now
enforced
to
yeeld
it
up
onely
for
want
of
bread
and
drinke
,
for
they
had
above
sixe
weekes
drunke
nothing
but
water
,
but
had
store
enough
of
other
provisions
,
and
about
200.
Common
Souldiers
.
Latham
House
taken
.
The
Governour
alone
was
to
depart
with
his
Horse
and
Armes
,
and
ten
pounds
in
money
;
the
Officers
above
the
degree
of
a
Lieutenant
,
only
with
their
Swords
:
All
the
rest
onely
with
staves
in
their
hands
,
and
to
depart
to
the
Kings
next
Garrison
,
or
home
to
their
houses
if
they
pleased
,
and
the
House
,
with
all
therein
,
Ordnance
,
Armes
,
and
Ammunition
,
to
be
delivered
up
for
the
use
of
the
Parliament
.
In
which
there
was
taken
eight
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
six
Murtherers
,
500
Arms
,
with
store
of
other
Provisions
and
Ammunition
,
with
great
plenty
of
rich
prizes
and
pillage
.
By
the
reducing
of
this
House
,
the
whole
County
of
Lancashire
is
now
totally
set
at
liberty
,
and
cleared
of
all
its
Enemies
;
and
Colonell
B●oth
,
and
the
other
Forces
which
lay
before
it
,
advanced
thence
toward
Chester
to
joyne
with
Sir
William
Breretons
Forces
before
Westchester
.
About
the
eighth
of
this
instant
,
we
also
received
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Forces
had
taken
in
Fulford
House
,
a
strong
Garrison
also
of
the
Enemies
on
the
other
side
of
Exeter
,
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
therein
.
Fulford
House
taken
.
By
the
taking
of
which
Garrison
the
way
was
made
fully
open
to
Plymouth
,
so
that
our
Army
there
had
a
free
passage
to
advance
for
their
relief
,
which
not
long
after
was
also
happily
effected
,
whereof
more
in
its
more
proper
place
.
And
now
about
the
20
of
this
instant
December
,
Letters
were
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
both
from
Colonell
Morgan
,
and
Colonell
Birch
,
fully
relating
the
particulars
of
the
taking
of
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Hereford
;
the
substance
of
both
which
Letters
,
together
with
other
unquestionable
information
whereof
,
I
have
here
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
full
satisfaction
therein
,
set
downe
a
true
and
exact
Narration
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
Colonell
Birch
having
been
not
long
before
in
London
,
Hereford
surprized
and
taken
by
a
brave
stratagem
.
was
by
Order
from
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
sent
post
to
his
Forces
at
Bristoll
,
for
the
effecting
of
some
designe
against
the
City
of
Hereford
,
(
which
ever
since
our
Brethren
the
Scots
raised
their
siege
thence
,
was
growne
very
jocond
,
proud
and
secure
of
all
danger
)
from
thence
he
marched
to
Gloucester
,
to
advise
with
Colonell
Morgan
about
the
designe
,
but
finding
the
way
,
which
was
at
first
intended
,
altogether
frustrate
,
and
the
Governour
of
Gloucester
at
that
time
not
very
well
,
Colonell
Birch
went
with
Sir
John
Bridges
neer
to
Hereford
,
and
sent
for
thither
two
Gentlemen
with
whom
Sir
John
had
treated
before
about
matters
tending
to
this
businesse
,
who
were
then
out
of
Hereford
,
fearing
to
come
into
the
Town
;
and
there
Colonell
Birch
was
fully
satisfied
concerning
the
Enemies
supine
security
,
and
the
apparent
negligence
of
the
Guards
of
the
Towne
,
being
,
I
say
,
most
fearlesse
of
any
approaching
danger
to
them
.
And
now
Colonell
Birch
consulting
againe
with
Colonell
Morgan
,
whom
now
he
found
in
perfect
health
,
and
most
active
to
promote
the
worke
;
Col.
Morgan
and
Col.
Birch
provide
to
promote
the
designe
.
presently
Colonell
Morgan
provided
about
1100
Horse
and
Foot
to
joyne
with
Colonell
Birches
900
Foot
,
and
his
own
Troop
,
being
about
50
more
Horse
,
which
were
quartered
about
Gloucester
,
to
be
ready
at
an
houres
warning
,
whensoever
they
should
be
called
,
and
ordered
to
furnish
themselves
with
knap-sacks
and
provisions
for
a
long
march
;
and
so
about
Munday
,
Decemb.
15.
they
began
to
march
from
Gloucester
,
at
which
time
,
the
snow
being
almost
knee
deep
,
they
were
constrained
to
march
in
file
one
by
one
,
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
and
so
to
keep
one
track
,
intending
to
reach
to
Hereford
that
night
;
but
,
The
Souldiers
sore
march
the
first
setting
forth
.
I
say
,
the
snow
was
so
deep
,
and
the
weather
so
extream
cold
,
that
the
Foot
Souldiers
had
a
very
hard
march
,
insomuch
that
three
of
them
died
by
the
way
,
the
Foot
being
to
beat
their
way
thorow
the
snow
.
Here
Colonell
Morgan
and
Colonell
Birch
were
constrained
to
make
an
hault
before
they
had
marched
within
six
miles
of
Hereford
,
but
their
forlorne
hope
had
marched
within
two
miles
thereof
,
and
were
so
neer
ingagement
,
that
they
came
not
off
without
some
difficulty
:
But
the
two
gallant
Commanders
finding
that
they
were
discovered
(
the
better
to
colour
their
businesse
)
marched
back
halfe
way
to
Gloucester
with
part
of
their
foot
,
and
lodged
them
at
Ledburie
,
10.
or
12.
miles
from
Hereford
,
and
others
of
their
horse
marched
almost
to
Gloucester
.
After
which
,
having
rested
their
foot
(
and
the
Enemie
now
conceiving
that
they
were
marcht
back
and
quite
gone
)
suddainly
,
on
Wednesday
,
December
the
17.
about
9.
of
the
clock
they
marcht
againe
toward
Hereford
,
The
whole
armie
come
neer
unto
Hereford
.
the
same
way
and
in
files
,
as
before
,
and
came
by
midnight
within
twice
Musket-shot
of
Hereford
,
and
there
rested
the
whole
body
of
the
Armie
,
being
2000.
Horse
and
foot
effective
.
Now
here
I
must
remember
you
,
that
Colonell
Birch
,
as
you
heard
before
,
had
been
in
these
parts
4.
or
5.
dayes
before
to
lay
the
designe
,
and
to
view
the
ground
with
those
worthie
Gentlemen
fore
mentioned
,
Sir
John
Bridges
and
the
others
;
At
which
time
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
put
an
excellent
prize
and
oportunity
into
their
hands
,
which
they
accordingly
,
(
by
Gods
assistance
)
wisely
made
an
excellent
improve
ment
of
,
and
which
tooke
also
most
answerably
.
For
about
that
time
Scudamore
,
the
Governour
of
Hereford
had
sent
out
a
warrant
under
his
owne
hand
to
the
High
Constable
of
an
adjacent
Towne
for
Labourers
to
be
sent
into
Hereford
,
to
breake
the
ice
about
the
City
;
now
this
warrant
they
had
happily
laid
hould
on
,
and
taken
,
from
the
high-Constable
,
the
substance
of
which
warrant
was
thus
:
THese
are
straightly
to
Charge
and
Command
you
to
send
to
my
Garrison
at
Hereford
out
of
your
hundred
,
A
Copie
of
the
warrant
which
helped
to
win
Hereford
.
a
hundreth
able
men
,
with
spades
,
Shovells
,
Pickaxes
,
and
other
necessaries
fit
for
Pi●ners
,
for
his
Majesties
Service
,
whereof
you
are
not
to
saile
,
as
you
will
answer
the
contrary
,
at
your
utmost
perill
.
Barnabas
Scudamore
Given
under
my
hand
this
14.
of
Decemb.
1645.
Now
the
Governour
of
Gloucesters
Secretarie
had
made
a
returne
to
this
warrant
,
as
from
the
high
Constable
of
the
hundred
,
expressing
;
That
he
had
now
sent
the
Constable
of
such
a
Towne
with
6.
men
to
worke
,
the
rest
were
to
follow
.
And
upon
this
ground
Colonel
Birch
had
plotted
and
contrived
the
worke
as
followeth
;
The
manner
of
managing
the
busines
with
the
Constable
and
his
warrant
.
He
had
provided
6.
faithfull
and
resolute
men
,
in
the
forme
of
Labourers
,
and
one
more
with
them
(
a
stout
and
resolute
Livetenant
)
to
be
as
a
Constable
with
this
warrant
to
bring
thos●
his
Townesmen
to
worke
in
the
City
;
To
whom
(
for
their
present
encouragement
)
he
had
given
a
good
summe
of
money
in
hand
and
had
promised
them
a
larger
reward
on
their
faithfull
performance
,
which
accordingly
they
all
did
,
as
now
you
shall
heare
.
These
6
men
and
their
Constable
,
together
with
150.
firelocks
,
in
the
darke
of
the
night
,
lodged
neere
the
Gate
of
the
City
in
one
of
the
burnt
houses
,
within
Pistoll
shot
of
the
bridge
,
even
as
neere
as
the
ground
would
possibly
admit
;
In
all
which
time
,
ours
with
carefull
Spies
and
Scouts
kept
back
all
intelligence
from
the
Enemie
,
So
that
they
never
discovered
or
suspected
us
,
after
our
first
retreat
toward
Gloucester
▪
Now
I
say
,
these
Firelockes
,
were
for
the
better
managing
of
the
businesse
,
left
to
Colonell
Birches
Leiutenant
Colonell
Hammond
;
who
,
indeed
,
carryed
the
businesse
bravely
and
behaved
himselfe
most
gallantly
therein
;
and
the
maine
body
of
foot
,
Colonell
Birch
himselfe
led
,
and
Colonell
Morgan
the
horse
,
but
the
forlorn
hope
of
horse
,
which
were
first
to
enter
,
was
Commanded
by
brave
Captaine
Temple
.
These
things
being
thus
designed
,
in
the
morning
after
that
the
trevalley
was
beaten
,
and
upon
the
first
letting-downe
of
the
draw-bridge
,
The
draw-bridge
is
let
down
.
3.
men
came
out
of
the
City
,
not
discerning
any
body
(
the
Firelocks
lay
so
close
)
and
now
the
Constable
,
with
a
hedgebill
on
his
shoulder
and
the
other
6.
Souldiers
,
like
homely
Countrie
Labourers
,
with
spades
and
Mattocks
,
came
forth
to
their
worke
;
and
the
3.
foresaid
men
went
along
on
their
way
,
seeing
none
else
,
till
they
came
beyond
the
hill
,
and
then
perceiving
our
men
,
they
spake
pretty
loud
to
themselves
,
What
doe
all
these
men
here
?
Whereupon
they
were
instantly
surprized
and
snapt-up
,
and
so
could
not
stir
back
to
give
any
notice
of
ought
they
saw
.
And
now
the
Constable
and
〈◊〉
Labourers
were
come
to
the
Draw-bridge
,
where
the
guard
began
to
examine
them
;
The
Constable
told
the
Centinell
,
that
he
was
come
to
doe
his
worke
with
those
workmen
according
to
his
warrant
from
the
Governour
,
which
they
presently
desired
to
see
;
the
Constable
shewed
it
him
,
and
so
he
and
the
rest
looking
on
it
,
to
read
it
,
the
6.
men
came
close
to
them
,
and
were
now
on
the
top
of
the
bridge
,
and
as
they
were
reading
the
warrant
the
Constable
with
his
hedge-●ill
knockt
down
the
Centinell
who
instantly
fell
down
dead
at
his
feet
,
The
Constable
knocks
down
the
Centinell
.
the
other
Labourers
killed
2.
more
of
them
and
so
all
these
7.
kept
the
others
in
play
bus●ing
at
the
Bridge
,
to
over
master
them
,
all
which
Leiutenant
Colonell
Hammond
seeing
who
stood
on
the
top
of
the
hill
to
watch
the
Event
,
The
Fire-locks
rush
out
and
haste
to
the
City
.
and
so
gave
the
signe
to
all
the
Firelocks
,
by
houlding
up
and
shaking
his
Hat
unto
them
,
even
all
the
150.
that
lay
coucht
in
the
house
;
whereupon
,
out
they
all
rushed
,
and
came
speedily
,
but
yet
orderly
to
the
Bridge
where
they
found
the
Constable
and
his
Labourers
,
close
at
their
work
,
indeed
,
and
so
the
Fire-locks
making
way
for
the
horse
,
and
the
horse
close
following
them
,
over
the
Bridge
they
got
,
and
into
the
Town
they
entred
,
Captain●
Temple
and
Sir
John
Bridges
marched
on
in
the
forlorn
hope
of
horse
,
Leivtenant
Colonell
Hammond
with
the
forlorn
hope
of
Firelocks
,
and
Captaine
Aldern
with
the
reserve
of
foot
;
and
thus
I
say
,
they
entred
bravely
;
Captaine
Temple
with
his
horse-troope
doing
speciall
good
service
,
making
his
way
to
the
mainguard
,
where
his
horse
was
shot
under
him
,
and
he
fought
so
stoutly
that
his
sword
also
was
broken
in
his
hand
to
the
very
hilt
,
and
three
of
his
Troopers
onely
being
slaine
,
which
was
all
the
losse
that
we
sustained
of
our
men
in
this
whole
worke
and
some
wounded
.
The
Commanders
both
of
horse
and
foot
,
I
meane
especially
both
Colonell
Morgan
and
Colonell
Birch
,
did
most
excellent
service
,
from
the
first
to
the
last
of
this
brave
service
,
and
so
did
the
rest
of
the
Commanders
and
Officers
,
and
went
on
so
gallantly
and
undauntedly
(
notwithstanding
that
they
and
their
Souldiers
had
layen
out
all
that
cold
night
)
that
they
quickly
seized
on
all
the
guards
,
The
Towne
fully
entred
,
and
obtained
.
insomuch
that
at
last
many
of
the
Enemie
had
got
through
the
market
place
up
to
their
chambers
,
and
thence
discharged
their
Muskets
and
Pistolls
upon
our
men
(
and
many
of
the
Malignant
Townesmen
did
the
like
out
of
their
windowes
)
which
so
enraged
our
men
that
they
slew
8.
in
the
streets
;
but
when
the
Enemie
saw
our
men
come
in
so
fast
and
in
great
numbers
,
they
cryed
out
for
quarter
.
By
this
meanes
the
Souldiers
fell
to●●●●ndering
and
rifling
,
and
tooke
what
they
could
catch
,
from
which
the
Governour
of
Gloucester
Colonell
Morgan
could
by
no
meanes
restraine
them
,
for
they
accounted
all
their
own
in
regard
they
entred
the
City
by
an
ouslat
and
had
so
much
opposition
;
And
thus
by
12.
of
the
clocke
that
night
they
had
fully
got
the
whole
City
and
taken
most
of
their
prisoners
.
This
mercie
was
wonderfull
unto
us
let
the
Lord
have
all
the
honour
and
praise
thereof
,
who
made
in
so
succesfull
unto
us
in
all
the
particulars
of
it
from
the
first
to
the
last
.
A
List
of
the
prisoners
and
prizes
thus
taken
in
Hereford
,
by
Collell
Morgan
,
Governour
of
Gloucester
,
and
Colonell
Birch
,
now
made
Governour
of
Hereford
.
THe
Lord
Brudenell
,
the
Bishop
of
Hereford
,
by
name
,
Doctor
Cooke
,
Sir
Fra.
Howard
,
Sir
Marmaduke
Floyd
,
Sir
Henry
Beding-field
,
Sir
Walter
Blunt
,
and
2.
Lords
and
Knights
21.
in
number
.
more
of
the
Blunts
,
both
Knights
also
and
Papists
,
Sir
Rich.
Kennish
,
Sir
Richard
Weston
,
Sir
Thomas
Lunsford
,
Sir
George
Vaugham
,
Sir
Gyles
Mumpessons
,
Sir
John
Stepney
,
Sir
Fra.
Lloyd
,
Sir
Philip
Jones
,
Sir
Edw.
Morgan
Sir
Nicholas
Throgmorton
,
Sir
Richard
Basset
▪
Leivtenant
Colonells
and
Majors
,
10.
in
number
,
besides
Judge
Jenkins
.
Sir
Henry
Spiller
,
Sir
Roger
Bodingham
,
Lievtenant
Colonell
Price
,
Leivtenant
Col.
Jones
,
Lieutenant
Colonell
Lewes
,
Lieutenant
Colonell
Tooley
,
Many
Gentl.
of
Quality
.
and
Lievtenant
Colonell
Jefferies
;
Major
Mathewes
▪
and
Major
Sayer
,
Major
Lewis
,
Major
Roberts
,
At
least
2000.
Papists
.
Major
Price
;
and
also
Judge
Jenkins
.
Captaines
,
9.
Secretarie
Barnes
;
4.
Leivtenants
3.
Cornets
one
Ensigne
,
one
Quarter-master
;
one
Commissarie
2.
Gentelmen
of
worth
and
quality
,
besides
Mounseiur
Peter
Morlet
,
French
Gent.
3.
Chirurgeons
;
together
with
many
other
Officers
and
Troopers
of
worth
and
quality
;
and
by
the
relation
of
the
Townesmen
,
there
were
at
least
2000.
Papists
of
all
conditions
then
in
the
Town
,
who
had
fled
hither
for
their
security
,
since
the
taking
of
Chepstow
and
other
places
there
abouts
.
We
tooke
there
also
12.
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
but
as
for
the
rest
of
the
Magazine
and
Ammunition
,
there
was
not
then
a
full
account
given
thereof
it
being
then
so
scattered
and
disperst
in
the
Towne
.
Of
what
consequence
this
Towne
is
unto
us
,
may
appeare
in
that
the
whole
Countie
of
Hereford
is
(
by
thus
obtaining
of
this
City
)
brought
into
the
obedience
of
the
●arliament
;
The
great
consequence
of
the
obtainning
this
City
.
and
not
onely
so
,
but
all
South-Wales
,
and
a
good
Omen
for
the
reducing
of
Ragland
Castle
,
all
provisions
and
intercourse
being
stopped
out
of
Wales
also
to
Worcester
and
Ludlow
,
and
the
Enemies
of
other
Garrisons
thereabout
,
being
by
this
meanes
in
a
faire
way
of
reduction
,
to
the
Parliament
,
this
next
Spring
,
by
the
gracious
assistance
of
our
good
God
.
Colonell
Morgans
Secretary
,
The
Messengers
of
this
good
newes
to
the
Parliament
rewarded
.
who
first
brought
the
intelligence
of
this
so
gallant
peece
of
service
to
the
Parliament
,
had
50
l.
given
him
for
his
paines
therein
;
and
Colonell
Birches
Messenger
had
20
l.
given
to
him
also
,
by
Order
from
both
Houses
of
Parliament
.
And
the
Parliament
taking
into
serious
consideration
,
Orders
of
Parliament
voted
and
confirmed
upon
this
great
providence
of
God
.
the
extraordinary
providence
,
and
unexpected
(
much
more
immerited
)
mercy
of
God
,
in
thus
gaining
this
strong
City
,
and
that
with
so
little
losse
of
blood
,
made
thereupon
these
severall
Orders
following
:
First
,
1
That
on
the
next
Lords
Day
bounden
thanks
should
be
rendred
to
Almighty
God
,
for
this
great
mercy
,
by
the
Ministers
in
their
severall
Congregations
throughout
London
and
Westminster
,
and
the
Lines
of
Communication
.
Secondly
,
2
That
Colonell
Birch
should
be
Governour
of
Hereford
,
and
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
to
send
him
his
Commission
,
and
that
his
Regiment
should
be
recruited
to
1200
men
,
according
to
his
own
desire
.
Thirdly
,
3
That
6000
l.
should
be
charged
on
the
Excize
,
and
forthwith
paid
in
,
to
be
at
the
disposall
of
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
for
the
payment
of
his
Forces
,
and
to
discharge
his
engagements
to
his
Souldiers
,
for
their
activity
and
fidelity
in
this
designe
.
Fourthly
,
4
That
1600
suits
of
cloathes
,
knap-sacks
,
shooes
and
stockings
,
should
be
speedily
sent
to
the
Common
Souldiers
of
the
Garrison
of
Gloucester
,
that
had
so
great
a
hand
in
the
performance
of
this
great
and
good
service
in
thus
taking
of
Hereford
.
And
fifthly
▪
5
and
lastly
,
The
House
of
Commons
religiously
and
piously
considering
this
businesse
to
be
the
worke
of
God
alone
,
and
that
his
hand
was
chiefly
visible
in
it
:
They
therefore
to
improve
this
mercy
to
Gods
farther
and
future
honour
and
glory
,
tooke
into
their
most
serious
consideration
the
setling
of
able
and
faithfull
Preachers
,
both
in
Gloucester
and
Hereford
,
and
for
that
purpose
there
was
an
Ordinance
t●ice
read
and
committed
for
the
uniting
of
severall
Churches
in
the
City
of
Gloucester
into
one
only
Congregation
,
and
allowed
among
them
300
l.
per
annum
,
Great
gratitude
expressed
by
the
Parliamen●
,
both
to
God
and
man
,
for
this
great
mercy
.
to
be
paid
to
the
respective
Ministers
of
them
,
out
of
the
Revenues
of
the
Dean
and
Chapter
of
that
City
,
a●d
the
disposall
of
them
to
be
in
the
power
of
the
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
of
that
City
,
and
the
vacant
meeting-places
in
the
City
to
be
set
apart
for
a
Library
,
an
English-Schoole
,
a
Magazine
for
Armes
,
and
other
publique
uses
,
for
the
honour
of
that
famous
and
faithfull
City
.
Also
,
that
a
confirmation
should
also
be
made
of
all
the
Lands
,
Liberties
,
and
Franchises
heretofore
granted
under
the
Great
Seal
of
England
,
unto
this
said
City
and
Corporation
.
And
likewise
for
the
better
encouragement
of
the
Souldiers
of
that
City
,
the
House
Ordered
that
30
l.
a
week
should
be
paid
to
the
Officers
of
the
Trained
Bands
,
that
do
service
at
the
Main-Guard
thereof
,
there
being
neer
200
that
do
constant
duty
there
.
And
shortly
after
also
Lieutenant
Barrow
,
(
for
,
so
was
his
name
,
that
so
neatly
and
notably
acted
the
Constables
part
,
whereby
we
thus
became
possessours
of
Hereford
,
being
come
to
London
,
was
admitted
into
the
House
of
Commons
,
where
he
made
a
narrative
of
the
whole
businesse
to
the
House
,
and
afterward
being
ordered
to
withdraw
,
the
House
ordered
that
100
l.
should
be
forthwith
issued
out
of
Haberdashers-Hall
to
the
said
Lieutenant
Barrow
,
Lieutenant
Barrow
,
the
pretended
Constable
,
rewarded
by
the
Parliament
.
for
his
present
support
,
and
further
ordered
,
That
the
summe
of
50
l.
per
annum
should
be
conferred
on
him
and
his
heyres
for
ever
,
for
this
his
gallant
undertakings
in
that
service
,
to
be
truly
paid
him
out
of
the
Estate
of
Sir
Henry
Lingen
,
a
notorious
Delinquent
neer
Hereford
.
A
rare
and
singular
act
of
encouragement
to
stir
up
the
hearts
of
honest
and
active
Souldiers
to
cheerfull
industrie
and
fidelity
in
this
the
Parliaments
most
just
and
righteous
Cause
.
And
now
put
all
these
together
,
and
then
say
,
was
not
here
an
ample
and
pious
retribution
of
bounden
gratitude
,
both
to
God
and
men
,
his
Instruments
for
this
great
goodnesse
and
mercy
to
us
?
yes
certainly
,
and
therefore
most
worthy
to
be
recorded
to
Posterity
,
for
the
Parliaments
indelible
honour
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
23
of
this
instant
December
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
Canon-Tean
,
a
strong
Fort
,
taken
at
Exeter
.
that
our
most
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Forces
had
taken
Canon-Tean
,
a
strong
Fort
or
Block-House
of
the
Enemies
,
by
which
meanes
they
had
the
command
well-nigh
of
all
the
River
of
Ex
;
it
was
gained
by
storme
,
and
they
found
among
those
of
the
Enemies
slaine
in
the
enterprize
,
a
Lieutenant
Colonell
,
and
two
Captaines
,
and
divers
Common
Souldiers
,
and
that
after
the
taking
thereof
,
there
came
voluntarily
in
unto
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Forces
thereabout
,
a
Cornet
of
the
Enemies
,
with
30
good
Horse
,
who
had
revolted
from
them
.
Also
by
other
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
we
were
certainly
informed
,
that
a
party
of
his
Excellencies
Forces
there
had
taken
in
another
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
,
lying
upon
the
said
River
,
Callyntine
House
taken
.
West
of
Excetor
,
called
Callyntine
House
,
and
therin
between
thirty
and
forty
Horse
,
as
many
prisoners
and
their
Armes
;
by
the
gaining
of
which
place
the
Enemy
is
much
more
straitned
than
before
,
and
the
passage
upon
the
River
is
quite
blocked
up
.
And
about
Decemb.
26.
the
House
of
Commons
received
Letters
from
the
Northerne
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
of
the
rendition
of
the
strong
Garrison
of
Skipton
Castle
,
which
had
been
long
besieged
by
our
Forces
,
the
Enemy
having
had
faire
Conditions
and
clear
performances
of
the
same
,
Skipton
Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
viz.
To
march
away
with
their
Arms
,
either
to
Newarke
,
Oxford
,
or
Hereford
,
of
the
taking
whereof
,
it
seems
they
then
had
not
had
information
or
knowledge
.
Now
upon
the
reading
of
this
Letter
,
the
House
referred
the
further
consideration
thereof
to
the
Committee
of
the
North.
This
surrender
of
Skipton
Castle
in
Craven
,
was
,
no
doubt
,
of
very
great
consequence
;
for
by
this
meanes
,
not
onely
all
York
shire
,
is
cleared
and
happily
reduced
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
but
also
all
Northumberland
,
The
Freedome
of
almost
all
the
Northerne
parts
.
Cumberland
,
Westmerland
,
and
Lancashire
,
the
Enemy
not
having
any
one
Garrison
in
their
hands
in
all
those
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
neerer
then
is
Newark
.
A
wonderfull
mercy
indeed
,
and
most
worthy
our
deerest
and
deepest
engagements
of
〈◊〉
gratitude
to
the
Lord
our
most
blessed
and
bountifull
Fountaine
of
all
our
good
.
And
,
O
that
the
sweet
and
serious
consideration
hereof
might
raise
and
rouse
up
our
souls
to
an
earnest
and
ardent
de●ire
and
endeavour
for
the
building
of
Gods
House
who
thus
even
in
the
first
place
hastens
the
building
of
ours
.
And
about
the
latter
end
of
this
Moneth
of
December
,
the
prudent
and
provident
Senators
and
Common-Councell
of
the
most
renowned
City
of
London
,
The
singular
providence
of
the
City
of
London
,
and
of
the
Parliament
for
the
defence
and
safety
of
the
said
▪
City
.
with
a
joynt
and
most
unanimous
consent
among
themselves
,
at
a
Common-Councell
h●ld
in
their
Guild-Hall
,
resolved
,
that
in
regard
of
the
many
designes
of
the
Enemy
against
the
said
City
,
500
Horse
should
be
forthwith
raised
for
the
〈◊〉
thereof
,
and
to
prevent
any
audacious
●●tinies
or
insurrections
that
might
probably
happen
,
by
reason
of
the
multitude
〈◊〉
Delinquen●s
and
Royalists
,
which
were
then
la●●ly
come
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
;
And
that
the
Guards
of
the
City
should
be
doubled
,
and
that
every
one
should
contribute
according
to
their
ability
,
toward
the
maintenance
thereof
.
And
the
Commons
in
Parliament
,
likewise
referred
it
to
a
Committee
to
consider
how
the
prisoners
in
the
Tower
of
London
might
be
secured
,
removed
,
or
confined
to
their
Chambers
,
and
that
they
might
be
prevented
from
giving
or
holding
any
correspondence
unto
and
with
the
Enemy
:
And
the
said
Committee
was
likewise
to
consider
,
in
like
manner
,
of
all
the
other
Prisons
in
London
,
and
to
prevent
intelligence
between
them
also
and
the
Enemy
.
And
immediately
after
it
(
for
the
more
fully
enabling
of
the
said
renowned
City
,
to
terrifie
and
over-awe
their
open
and
secret
Enemies
)
the
House
of
Commons
passed
an
Ordinance
for
the
establishing
of
a
Court-Martiall
in
the
said
City
of
London
,
for
the
triall
of
Spies
and
other
noxious
Delinquents
,
who
shall
come
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
,
to
lurke
and
watch
for
opportunities
of
doing
mischiefe
,
and
named
severall
Commanders
and
Gentlemen
who
were
to
be
Members
of
that
Councell
.
And
here
,
now
,
good
Reader
,
be
pleased
againe
to
make
a
little
pause
,
seriously
to
ponder
and
consider
in
thy
most
thankfull
heart
,
the
unexhaustible
over-flowings
in
bounty
and
blessings
,
and
the
unwearied
out-goings
of
thy
wonder-working
God
,
in
this
Moneths
mighty
mercies
also
,
and
most
memorable
benedictions
on
this
his
blessed
Burning-Bush
still
unconsumed
,
The
Burning-Bush
not
consumed
.
still
marvellously
preserved
and
maintained
in
a
most
fair
and
flourishing
state
and
condition
,
maugre
the
many
and
mighty
flames
of
the
firy
and
restlesse
rage
of
the
Royalists
,
continually
menacing
and
molesting
the
same
,
as
hath
been
most
copiously
discovered
,
both
in
our
most
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotlands
faithfull
and
valiant
assistance
in
the
besieging
of
Newarle
,
and
their
brave
winning
of
Muschamp
Bridge
and
Fort
there
:
And
the
voluntary
submission
of
the
County
of
Brecknock
in
Wales
,
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
.
In
the
obtaining
of
that
pernicious
den
of
robbers
,
I
mean
that
strong
Garrison
of
Latham
House
in
Lancashire
,
and
Fulford
House
in
the
West
.
In
the
most
remarkable
and
happy
surprisall
of
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Hereford
,
by
a
notable
stratagem
,
wherein
the
hand
of
God
was
most
admirably
evident
.
In
delivering
that
strong
Fort
of
Canon-Tean
;
and
that
strong
Garrison
of
Callyntine-House
at
Exeter
into
the
Parliaments
possession
,
and
thereby
strengthning
ours
,
and
weakening
the
Enemies
hands
.
In
the
happy
rendition
of
Skipton
Castle
,
also
a
strong
hold
of
the
Enemies
into
our
hands
,
whereby
almost
all
the
Northerne
parts
of
the
Kingdome
were
set
at
liberty
.
And
sixthly
and
lastly
,
In
putting
into
the
hearts
of
our
Worthies
in
Parliament
,
and
the
loyall
Citizens
of
London
,
prudently
and
providently
to
foresee
future
probable
contingent
dangers
,
and
carefully
to
forecast
to
prevent
and
avoid
them
.
All
which
rare
and
remarkable
Parliamentary
Mercies
,
gratefully
and
graciously
put
together
,
give
us
great
cause
with
holy
David
to
sing
and
say
,
Psal.
62.
7
,
8.
In
God
the
Lord
alone
is
our
salvation
and
our
glory
,
the
rock
of
our
strength
,
and
our
sure
refuge
is
in
God
.
O
therefore
let
us
trust
in
him
at
all
times
,
and
poure
out
our
hearts
before
him
,
in
all
holy
and
humble
acknowledgements
,
that
God
alone
is
a
refuge
unto
us
.
But
to
go
on
.
And
now
I
shall
againe
begin
the
serious
survey
of
the
rich
and
rare
mercies
of
God
to
this
his
Burning-Bush
the
Parliaments
Cause
,
January
.
1646.
in
this
ensuing
Moneth
of
January
,
with
a
memorable
passage
of
fidelity
in
the
Governour
of
Plymouth
Colonell
Kerre
,
who
having
been
most
vehemently
tempted
by
Sir
John
Digby
,
Brother
to
the
traiterous
George
Lord
Digby
,
who
then
commanded
in
chief
those
Forces
of
the
Kings
,
which
so
long
had
besieged
this
brave
and
loyall
Towne
of
Plymouth
,
this
young
treacherous
Royalist
,
I
say
,
having
by
Letters
,
Messages
,
and
mighty
promises
of
a
reward
of
10000
l.
in
money
,
and
high
preferment
in
the
Kings
Army
,
endeavoured
to
intice
the
noble
and
loyall
Governour
to
betray
and
give
up
this
brave
Towne
into
the
Enemies
hands
:
He
contrariwise
most
loyally
disdaining
such
base
and
treacherous
underhand-dealings
,
returned
that
traiterous
Knight
this
noble
Answer
,
which
for
the
honour
of
this
brave
Gentlemans
so
faithfull
resolution
,
I
have
thought
exceeding
fit
,
here
to
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
SIR
,
YOur
motion
to
treason
I
have
seen
,
and
detest
it
,
it
is
below
my
spirit
for
a
personall
injury
(
supposed
onely
by
an
Enemy
)
to
take
a
Nationall
Revenge
,
and
for
a
punctilio
of
honour
to
take
advice
from
Hell
,
and
to
betray
my
trust
;
I
am
sorry
that
one
so
ingenious
as
your self
should
〈◊〉
your
naturall
parts
onely
to
do
mischiefe
,
yet
I
have
no
reason
to
●●der
much
at
your
perswasion
to
treachery
,
because
I
have
had
experience
of
the
indeavour
of
your
Family
to
corrupt
others
also
;
I
remember
the
Gunpowder-plot
,
and
withall
,
the
Letter
which
not
long
since
your
Brother
wrote
to
my
Lord
Roberts
,
tending
to
the
same
subject
,
and
his
negotiation
with
Major
Generall
Browne
at
Abington
:
Surely
these
principles
came
from
Spaine
,
but
you
should
have
told
me
also
that
Spanish
Proverbe
,
To
love
the
Y
reason
,
and
hate
the
Traytor
.
Sir
,
if
my
counsell
may
take
with
you
,
then
I
beseech
you
to
consider
of
the
evill
counsell
which
you
and
your
party
have
given
to
his
Majesty
,
whereby
the
Kingdome
,
especially
those
parts
under
your
power
,
are
become
almost
a
desolation
.
And
when
you
have
thought
upon
the
sad
effects
of
these
wars
,
then
let
your
heart
tell
you
this
truth
,
that
much
of
the
blood
and
rapine
in
this
Country
must
lye
upon
your
account
,
and
guilt
may
inforce
you
to
seeke
for
termes
of
Reconciliation
,
first
with
God
,
then
with
the
Representative
Body
of
the
Kingdome
,
whom
you
have
se
highly
offended
:
Let
not
this
advice
from
him
whom
you
call
Enemy
,
be
despised
,
as
you
hope
for
mercy
,
and
the
respects
of
him
,
who
according
to
the
Nationall
Covenant
resolves
to
be
,
Assuredly
your
Servant
,
JAMES
KERRE
.
How
the
young
Gallant
did
blush
(
if
at
least
he
had
any
shame
in
him
)
at
the
perusall
of
this
Letter
,
I
leave
to
all
the
ingenuous
Readers
to
judge
.
It
was
a
brave
letter
indeed
,
and
most
worthy
to
live
in
Cedar
,
or
to
be
engraven
in
indelible
Marble
,
and
out
live
them
both
to
this
brave
Gentlemans
eternall
honour
;
which
being
speedily
after
made
known
to
the
Parliament
,
was
(
and
that
most
justly
)
most
gratefully
resented
by
both
Houses
,
and
he
rewarded
with
the
present
gift
of
500.
l.
and
most
loving
assurance
of
farther
preferment
on
the
first
and
sittest
oportunity
.
And
presently
after
this
,
the
Lord
,
to
shew
his
detestation
of
all
such
disloyall
traiterous
enterprises
,
as
a
punishment
of
this
particular
impious
instigation
to
this
treason
,
crowned
the
loyall
Governour
of
this
Town
of
Plymouth
with
a
fair
occasion
of
just
revenge
,
and
put
a
fit
oportunity
into
his
hands
of
singular
good
successe
against
this
Treacherous
Enemie
,
which
had
there
long
besieged
them
,
Plymouths
singular
good
successe
against
their
besieging
Enemies
▪
Canterbury
Fort
taken
.
which
was
intimated
by
Letters
to
a
worthy
Member
of
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
,
in
their
taking
of
2.
Forts
from
the
Enemie
,
which
had
been
a
great
annoyance
to
those
our
loyall
friends
and
by
which
victorie
they
then
got
more
elbow-roome
and
liberty
to
enlarge
their
quarters
than
before
,
the
particulars
whereof
were
as
followeth
.
Our
men
,
after
a
small
dispute
,
tooke
from
the
Enemie
Canterburie-Fort
,
and
in
it
17.
Prisoners
;
And
afterward
marched
to
Saint
Bendeaux
,
Saint
Beudeaux
taken
.
where
after
a
hot
skirmish
of
an
houre
and
a
halfe
long
,
our
men
tooke
the
Church-yeard
,
which
was
strongly
fortified
and
the
Church
also
,
and
in
it
,
140.
Prisoners
,
among
whom
was
Major
Stukeley
,
a
Major
of
horse
,
Major
Salt
,
Capt.
●rice
,
Captaine
,
Edmonds
,
Capt.
Lap
,
Capt.
Baker
,
3.
Leivtenants
,
3.
The
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
.
Ensignes
,
8.
Serjeants
,
55.
Horse
,
2.
Barrels
of
Powder
and
100.
mens
Armes
(
besides
the
Armes
taken
in
Canterbury-Foot
)
with
Match
and
Bullet
proportionable
;
there
were
10.
of
the
Enemies
slaine
,
The
slain
on
both
sides
.
and
7.
of
ours
,
whereof
Major
Heynes
was
one
,
and
about
20.
more
of
our
men
wounded
.
And
thus
the
Lord
was
graciously
pleased
to
shew
favour
unto
us
,
that
we
might
justly
raise
up
our
hearts
with
thankfulnesse
unto
him
.
About
the
6.
of
this
instant
Januarie
,
we
had
again
Letters
from
our
noble
Generalls
Armie
in
the
West
,
certifying
that
his
Excellencie
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
and
Leivtenant
Generall
Cromwell
made
a
generall
Rendevouz
,
and
afterward
advanced
into
the
Enemies
quarters
,
resolving
either
to
enforce
them
to
fight
,
or
at
least
to
remove
more
remotely
toward
Corn-wall
into
the
quarters
from
whence
they
came
;
A
brave
victorie
obtained
by
our
Forces
at
Bovy-Tracy
in
the
West
.
And
thereupon
,
a
party
was
drawn
up
farther
West
which
fell
upon
them
in
their
quarters
at
Tracie
,
and
beat
them
out
of
them
,
and
out
of
the
field
also
;
and
in
the
pursuit
of
them
,
we
took
4.
Colonels
,
3.
Leiutenant
Colonels
,
5.
Majors
,
11.
Capt.
and
other
Officers
,
The
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
.
7.
Colours
,
whereof
one
having
the
Crown
,
and
C.
R.
upon
it
;
400.
horse
at
least
,
300
Arms
,
140
Prisoners
,
150.
head
of
Cattell
,
and
store
of
other
provisions
,
designed
for
the
releife
of
Exeter
which
,
thus
,
now
(
blessed
be
the
Lord
)
came
short
of
it
.
After
this
,
our
renowned
Generall
pursuing
his
victory
came
to
Ilminster
,
which
he
also
took
,
with
all
the
ammunition
,
in
it
,
Iminster
taken
.
where
some
Commanders
of
the
Enemie
had
much
a
doe
to
save
themselves
,
but
by
throwing
good
store
of
money
out
of
windowes
into
the
streets
among
our
Souldiers
,
which
whiles
they
gathered
up
,
the
said
Commanders
and
Officers
in
a
darke
night
(
as
it
was
then
)
escaped
by
a
back
way
,
&
saved
their
lives
,
whiles
our
men
were
tardy
to
pursue
them
.
After
this
also
our
forces
advanced
to
Ashburton
,
Ashburton
taken
.
but
the
enemy
having
received
a
hot
alarm
by
those
that
escaped
,
as
before
mentioned
,
they
speedily
quitted
that
place
also
(
being
then
their
head
quarter
)
in
great
Confusion
,
and
amazement
,
sending
their
foot
one
way
and
their
horse
another
,
but
our
forlorne
hope
pursued
them
so
fast
through
the
Towne
of
Ashburton
that
we
took
above
20
horse
,
and
9
or
10
prisoners
there
,
and
tooke
the
Towne
,
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
in
it
.
Then
the
Generall
advanced
to
Totnes
,
where
the
Enemy
had
a
Foot
Quarter
,
as
having
been
the
Princes
Head
Quarter
,
Totnes
taken
.
where
his
Life
Guard
lay
,
and
where
indeed
we
thought
the
Enemy
would
have
disputed
our
passe
;
but
our
Forces
following
on
close
upon
them
,
soon
frighted
them
thence
also
,
tooke
that
strong
Garrison
,
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
in
it
:
yea
,
and
immediately
after
this
also
our
Army
marching
and
advancing
on
still
,
Okehampton
taken
.
reduced
Okehampton
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemi●s
,
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
where
we
also
tooke
(
as
was
credibly
related
to
me
)
two
Colonels
,
five
Captaines
,
20
Horse
,
and
many
prisoners
.
And
it
was
credibly
informed
and
assured
,
that
since
that
overthrow
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Bovie-Tracy
,
aforementioned
,
we
have
taken
from
them
at
least
1000
of
the
Enemies
Prisoners
,
many
of
whom
were
Commanders
and
Gentlemen
,
of
no
small
repute
in
the
Princes
Army
.
And
hath
not
the
Lord
,
here
,
admirably
appeared
for
the
comfort
and
hopefull
flourishing
condition
of
this
his
Burning-Bush
,
his
just
and
upright
Cause
?
yes
certainly
,
even
to
the
amazement
of
our
Enemies
and
to
the
stopping
of
the
black
and
foule
mouths
of
Malignant
envy
it selfe
;
for
ever
glorified
and
omnified
be
our
wonder-working
God
for
it
.
But
to
proceed
.
About
the
tenth
of
this
instant
,
two
Letters
were
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
from
the
Commissioners
for
the
Parliament
,
residing
in
Ireland
,
the
one
dated
the
19
of
Novemb.
1645.
from
Belfast
,
the
other
the
22
of
Decemb.
last
,
from
the
same
place
,
relating
the
great
and
singular
good
successe
which
it
pleased
God
to
give
to
our
handfull
of
Forces
under
the
conduct
and
command
of
Sir
William
Cole
,
The
most
brave
victorie
over
the
Rebels
in
Ireland
at
Sligo
.
Sir
Charles
Coot
,
and
Sir
Francis●Hamilton
,
against
the
Rebels
in
Ireland
,
in
the
Province
of
Cannaught
and
Vlster
,
and
particularly
and
especially
of
that
most
memorable
and
remarkable
deliverance
and
great
victory
over
them
at
Sligo
▪
And
upon
reading
of
the
said
Letters
,
the
House
ordered
that
the
next
Lords
Day
the
Ministers
in
their
severall
Churches
within
London
and
Westminster
,
should
returne
humble
and
hearty
thankes
to
Almighty
God
for
this
great
Victory
.
And
that
the
Reader
may
the
better
see
what
cause
we
have
in
an
extraordinary
manner
to
congratulate
and
give
thanks
with
our
Brethren
,
for
the
same
,
and
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
as
also
because
this
Victory
hath
no
small
influence
upon
,
and
reference
unto
the
great
and
present
affaires
of
our
own
Kingdome
,
as
in
the
sequell
you
will
clearly
see
,
I
have
therefore
here
thought
it
very
fit
and
pertinent
to
our
present
history
,
to
insert
the
particulars
of
that
brave
and
famous
Victory
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
On
Sunday
the
17
of
October
last
,
the
Irish
Rebels
having
surrounded
Sligo
with
1000
Foot
,
and
300
Horse
,
the
Garrison
seeing
little
hope
of
the
advance
of
the
Vlster
Forces
(
who
were
then
neer
them
at
Bandron
)
though
unknowne
to
them
,
conceived
it
absolutely
necessary
to
hazard
the
fighting
with
the
Rebels
with
their
owne
strength
,
and
Sir
William
Coles
Troops
,
rather
than
to
starve
themselves
and
lose
their
out
Garrisons
which
were
blocked
up
,
the
Enemy
lying
between
them
;
Captaine
Richard
Coot
and
Captaine
Richard
Cole
commanded
our
Horse
being
two
hundred
,
who
charged
the
Rebels
Horse
very
resolutely
,
and
fell
in
to
the
sword
pell mel
,
and
beat
them
among
the
divisions
of
their
owne
Foot
,
and
routed
them
,
which
Lieutenant
Colonell
Saunderson
seconded
with
the
Foot
,
and
Sir
Francis
Hamilton
came
also
with
his
Troops
in
the
nick
of
time
,
and
had
the
execution
of
the
Rebels
for
five
miles
,
their
Foot
taking
flight
upon
giving
ground
of
their
Horse
.
In
the
pursuit
their
Commander
and
President
of
that
Province
was
slaine
(
the
titular
Archbishop
of
Tuain
.
)
Our
men
tooke
one
hundred
and
fifty
of
their
Horse
,
with
Pistols
,
all
their
Baggage
,
Tents
and
Ammunition
;
there
were
two
Wagons
with
rich
Spoile
,
and
many
in
them
,
they
tooke
severall
of
their
Standards
and
Colours
,
24
Drums
,
and
Officers
of
note
,
in
number
48
who
are
now
prisoners
in
Sligo
,
about
two
hundred
of
their
men
lay
killed
in
the
place
,
and
many
more
had
been
,
if
plunder
had
not
been
preferred
before
execution
by
our
Foot
;
we
had
but
one
killed
of
Sir
William
Coles
Troop
,
and
some
Horsemen
hurt
,
and
some
Horse
.
There
were
of
the
Irish
Rebels
taken
Prisoners
at
Sligo
as
followeth
:
Great
Morogh
ve
Divo
O
Flabeety
,
Lieutenant
Colonell
to
Richard
Bourk
,
Cousen
German
to
the
Earle
of
Clanrickard
and
his
next
Haire
.
John
Garye
,
Lieutenant
Colonell
to
Sir
Tibbot
Bourk
,
eldest
Sonne
to
the
Lord
of
Maye
.
Richard
Bourk
,
Major
to
Richard
Bourk
the
Earle
of
Clanrickards
Heire
,
and
Sonne
to
Sir
William
Bourk
,
Brother
to
the
late
Earle
of
Clanrickard
.
Captaine
William
O
Shaghuise
brother
to
Sir
Roger
O
Shaghuise
.
Captaine
Garret
Dillon
,
Sonne
to
Sir
Lucas
Dillon
,
who
saith
that
his
Father
was
shot
in
the
thigh
.
Captaine
Ro.
Castallogh
.
Killed
.
Edward
Brown
,
Captaine
of
100
Musketeers
out
of
Galloway
,
brother
to
Jeffery
Brown
the
Lawyer
.
Three
Lieutenants
of
Foot
.
The
slaine
Two
Cornets
.
Three
Engines
.
Killed
also
the
Titular
Archbishop
of
Tuain
,
the
Rebels
president
of
Cannaught
,
a
principall
incendiary
in
that
Kingdome
,
in
whose
pockets
were
found
Letters
and
other
papers
of
great
importance
,
and
for
his
own
particular
an
Order
from
the
Councell
of
Kilkenny
,
for
leavying
the
arreares
of
his
Bishoprick
,
together
with
severall
other
prisoners
of
inferiour
quality
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
and
22
or
23
were
drowned
.
And
here
now
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
(
by
way
of
introduction
,
to
what
I
have
further
to
say
touching
this
Irish
Victory
,
and
especially
some
of
the
Papers
taken
from
this
foresaid
Archbishop
of
Tuain
)
to
take
speciall
notice
of
the
admirable
wisdome
and
providentiall
mercy
of
the
Lord
unto
us
therein
,
Gods
good
providence
in
the
apprehension
of
certain
Papers
and
Letters
from
the
Archbishop
of
Tuain
.
viz.
That
in
regard
of
the
wonderfull
great
and
good
successe
,
which
the
Lord
hath
lately
given
to
our
Forces
in
the
West
of
our
owne
Kingdome
,
and
the
King
finding
what
bad
successe
he
hath
of
late
had
(
as
well
as
all
along
,
indeed
,
for
the
most
part
)
in
all
the
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
both
West
and
North
,
now
therefore
sent
Letter
after
Letter
to
the
Parliament
,
for
the
procuring
of
a
(
pretended
)
well
grounded
Peace
,
and
the
way
(
nay
,
forsooth
,
the
only
way
,
in
the
opinion
of
the
subtill
Oxonians
,
)
that
must
lead
thereto
,
he
propounded
to
be
by
a
Treaty
nay
,
when
that
could
not
serve
,
by
a
Personall
Treaty
in
himself
,
proffering
himself
to
come
in
person
to
our
Parliament
.
The
danger
of
Treaties
with
our
Malignant
adversaries
.
But
our
prudent
Parliament
,
who
by
much
experience
knew
very
well
of
what
danger
and
disadvantage
such
Treaties
have
been
,
and
this
also
of
the
Kings
personall
coming
(
in
this
juncture
of
time
)
would
be
,
both
to
foment
pernicious
delayes
and
abusive
designes
,
Yea
of
a
Personal
Treatie
with
the
King
himselfe
.
for
raising
desperate
parties
to
spoile
us
all
,
resolved
therefore
most
peremptorily
to
go
a
neerer
way
to
worke
,
to
wit
,
by
drawing
up
Bils
,
and
to
present
them
to
the
King
,
to
have
them
immediately
signed
and
made
Acts.
But
now
that
the
Reader
,
I
say
,
may
see
how
fairely
the
King
meant
,
Remarkable
mischiefe
,
and
impiety
discovered
in
the
Kings
party
.
both
in
sending
Letters
thus
for
a
Treaty
of
Peace
,
yea
,
and
proffering
himself
in
person
to
treat
of
Peace
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
set
downe
the
substance
of
one
of
his
Letters
,
sent
to
the
Parliament
for
this
purpose
,
verbatim
,
and
most
faithfully
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
,
and
therewith
also
a
Declaration
,
of
his
compacting
with
the
Rebels
in
Ireland
,
against
God
,
our
Religion
,
and
his
English
Protestant
Subjects
,
yea
the
whole
Kingdome
and
Parliament
:
And
then
,
I
say
,
the
impartiall
Reader
may
see
how
crossely
and
craftily
(
yet
most
accursedly
)
things
were
carried
underhand
,
even
with
extream
Atheisme
and
impiety
;
and
now
,
I
say
,
for
the
full
clearing
hereof
,
take
here
first
a
true
Copy
of
the
Kings
Letter
to
our
Parliament
,
expressing
his
even
greedy
seeming
desire
of
Peace
with
his
Parliament
and
his
Protestant
People
;
and
then
you
shall
have
the
other
Letter
or
Declaration
sent
into
Ireland
,
and
then
be
amazed
and
confounded
in
thy
thoughts
at
such
hideous
and
horrid
,
yea
even
hellish
dissimulation
.
Upon
Friday
,
Jan.
16.
another
Trumpet
(
for
you
must
know
by
the
way
,
as
I
touched
before
,
divers
former
Trumpets
and
Messages
had
been
sent
)
came
from
the
King
with
a
Letter
directed
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Peers
,
pro
tempore
,
the
substance
of
which
Letter
was
.
C.
R.
HIs
Majesty
doth
expresse
his
great
wonder
,
A
Copy
of
the
Kings
Letter
to
the
Parliament
.
that
whereas
he
had
sent
a
gracious
Message
on
the
26
of
December
last
,
the
subject
whereof
was
for
a
Treaty
for
peace
,
that
the
Parliament
should
returne
no
Answer
to
that
Message
ever
since
.
He
much
admired
what
should
become
of
his
Trumpeter
▪
whom
he
sent
unto
them
in
December
last
,
having
heard
〈◊〉
newes
of
him
since
his
departure
from
Oxford
unto
London
:
He
seemes
to
be
very
carefull
of
the
Government
of
the
Church
,
and
desireth
that
it
may
continue
as
in
the
dayes
of
Queen
Elizabeth
and
King
James
of
blessed
and
perpetuall
memory
:
yet
he
expresseth
,
that
because
the
Act
it
abolished
for
the
use
of
the
Booke
of
Common
Prayer
,
he
is
not
altogether
averse
that
the
Directory
shall
passe
as
it
is
now
used
in
some
Churches
of
London
,
and
this
He
is
content
to
condescend
unto
for
the
ease
of
tender
consciences
,
He
maketh
no
question
but
that
He
shall
give
both
his
Houses
of
Parliament
a
full
content
for
the
choyce
of
the
Lord
Admirall
and
other
Officers
of
State
if
He
finds
his
Houses
of
Parliament
inclinable
to
a
Treaty
for
peace
,
in
which
he
intendeth
to
assist
in
Person
,
He
expresseth
a
speciall
care
to
satisfie
the
Scots
in
their
arreares
,
and
to
discharge
the
expences
of
the
City
,
and
for
the
businesse
of
Ireland
He
doubteth
not
but
He
shall
give
His
Subjects
of
England
perfect
satisfaction
.
Subscribed
.
Given
at
our
Court
at
Oxford
,
Jan.
15.
1645.
This
is
the
substance
of
his
Majesties
Letter
,
which
though
communicated
by
former
pens
,
was
read
in
the
House
this
day
,
and
it
is
the
rather
here
inserted
,
because
you
may
see
how
crosse
it
is
to
His
Majesties
Letter
sent
to
Ireland
,
and
sealed
with
his
highnesse
Signature
and
Royall
Signet
,
which
Letter
,
together
with
other
papers
of
great
concernment
,
were
found
in
the
pocket
of
the
Archbishop
of
Tuain
,
slaine
at
Sligo
in
Ireland
,
the
tenour
of
which
Letter
was
as
followeth
:
C.
R.
CHARLES
by
the
grace
of
God
King
of
England
,
Scotland
,
France
,
and
Ireland
,
Defender
of
the
Faith
:
To
our
trusty
and
right
well
beloved
cousin
,
Edward
Earle
of
Glamorgan
,
greeting
.
WE
reposing
great
and
speciall
trust
and
confidence
in
your
approved
wisdome
and
fidelity
,
do
by
these
(
as
firmly
as
under
our
great
Seale
,
to
all
intents
and
purposes
)
authorize
and
give
you
power
to
treat
and
conclude
with
the
Roman
Catholicks
in
our
Kingdome
of
Ireland
,
if
upon
necessity
any
thing
be
condescended
to
,
wherein
our
Lieutenant
cannot
so
well
be
seen
,
as
not
fit
for
us
,
at
the
present
,
publikely
to
owne
:
We
therefore
charge
you
to
proceed
according
to
this
our
Warrant
,
with
all
possible
secrecy
,
and
for
whatsoever
you
shall
engage
your self
upon
such
valuable
considerations
,
as
you
in
your
judgement
shall
thinke
fit
,
we
promise
in
the
word
of
a
King
and
a
Christian
,
to
ratifie
and
performe
the
same
that
shall
be
granted
by
you
,
and
under
your
Hand
and
Seale
,
the
said
Confederate
Catholicks
having
by
their
supplies
testified
their
zeale
to
our
service
,
and
this
shall
be
in
each
particular
a
sufficient
Warrant
to
you
.
Given
at
our
Court
at
Oxford
under
our
Signet
and
Royall
Segnature
in
the
twenty
yeere
of
our
reigne
,
&c.
It
was
therefore
ordered
by
the
said
Earle
in
the
Kings
behalf
,
1
That
all
the
professors
of
the
Roman
Religion
in
Ireland
,
of
whatsoever
degree
or
quality
shall
enjoy
the
free
and
publique
use
of
the
Roman
Catholike
Religion
.
2
That
the
professors
of
the
said
Roman
Religion
shall
enjoy
all
the
Churches
within
the
Kingdome
of
Ireland
,
other
than
such
as
are
now
actually
enjoyed
by
his
Majesties
Protestant
Subiects
.
3
That
all
the
Roman
Catholick
Subiects
of
Ireland
should
be
exempted
from
the
iurisdiction
of
the
Protestant
Clergy
.
4
〈◊〉
whereas
there
was
an
Act
made
〈◊〉
Parliament
holden
in
Dublin
in
the
second
yeare
of
Queen
Elizabeth
,
entituled
,
An
act
restoring
to
the
Crowne
the
ancient
Right
and
Jurisdiction
over
the
State
Ecclesiasticall
;
and
for
the
abolishing
of
all
forraigne
and
Popish
power
repugnant
to
the
same
.
And
whereas
there
was
another
Act
for
the
Vniformity
of
Common
Prayer
and
Service
in
the
Church
,
and
Administration
of
the
Sacraments
,
and
sundry
m●cts
laid
upon
the
professions
of
the
Roman
Religion
:
it
is
accorded
and
granted
that
a
Parliament
shall
be
called
in
Ireland
,
and
that
an
Act
shall
passe
for
the
reliefe
of
his
Maiesties
subiects
;
and
that
neither
of
the
said
Statutes
,
nor
only
branch
,
Article
,
clause
or
sentence
in
them
,
neither
in
any
other
Statute
made
either
by
his
Majiesty
or
any
of
his
Predecessors
,
touching
the
free
and
publique
use
of
the
Catholique
Religion
shall
extend
or
be
of
my
force
to
prejudice
the
professors
of
the
Roman
Church
for
any
matter
or
cause
whatsoever
.
And
these
things
and
some
other
of
the
like
nature
being
granted
by
the
King
,
according
to
his
promise
made
in
the
word
of
a
Christian
and
a
King
,
the
Confederate
Catholicks
did
oblige
themselves
to
bring
in
the
number
of
10000
men
,
who
are
to
be
armed
there
,
one
half
with
Muske●s
,
the
other
with
Pikes
,
to
be
shipped
to
serve
his
Majesty
in
England
,
Wales
,
Scotland
,
at
his
Majesty
shall
appoint
.
Thus
have
I
set
forth
the
Kings
Letter
to
the
Parliament
on
the
one
side
,
and
his
Letter
or
Declaration
to
the
most
bloody
and
barbarous
Rebels
of
Ireland
on
the
other
side
:
And
now
how
the
King
is
able
to
reconcile
these
two
vast
contrarities
,
and
to
give
the
Kingdome
and
Parliament
full
satisfaction
(
as
in
that
Letter
to
them
he
saies
he
will
)
concerning
the
affaires
in
Ireland
,
let
the
world
judge
,
and
God
and
his
owne
soul
be
witnesse
.
Therefore
the
Parliament
(
as
by
Gods
mercy
to
us
they
have
done
all
things
hitherto
,
for
the
most
part
,
with
much
moderation
and
〈◊〉
)
did
very
〈◊〉
(
I
think
)
present
to
his
Majesty
in
the●●
Letter
or
Declaration
sent
unto
him
,
The
summe
of
the
Parliaments
Answer
to
the
Kings
Letter
for
a
treaty
for
a
pretended
peace
.
on
their
knowledge
of
these
things
,
that
the
war
in
Ireland
being
fomented
and
prolonged
by
his
Majesty
,
to
the
utter
ruine
almost
of
the
Kingdome
of
England
and
Scotland
,
that
untill
satisfaction
and
security
be
〈◊〉
given
to
〈◊〉
Kingdomes
for
the
same
,
his
Majesties
coming
to
London
could
not
be
convenient
nor
assented
unto
.
Thus
,
I
say
,
the
Parliaments
providence
(
next
under
the
infinite
wisdom
and
mercy
of
our
good
God
)
hath
still
wonderfully
discovered
and
disappointed
all
the
pestilent
plots
and
dangerous
designes
of
our
adversaries
,
and
(
maugre
all
their
malicious
machinations
and
craftiest
combinations
)
made
all
our
Parliamentary
great
,
grave
,
and
godly
affaires
,
go
on
with
wonderfull
safety
and
security
,
ever
magnified
and
praised
be
the
Lords
most
glorious
mercies
for
it
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
14
of
this
instant
January
,
we
received
certain
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
that
the
Enemy
in
those
parts
continued
in
a
most
distracted
condition
,
flying
still
before
us
,
and
our
men
loosing
no
advantage
and
opportunity
to
pursue
them
.
And
that
they
no
sooner
had
heard
of
our
Forces
approach
toward
Plymouth
,
but
(
as
they
were
in
their
Garrisons
and
Holds
before
Plymouth
about
Plympton
)
they
immediately
forsook
them
to
provide
for
themselves
by
a
shamefull
flight
,
Plymouth
totally
relieved
and
relinquished
by
the
Enemies
.
and
were
no
sooner
fled
,
but
our
men
became
masters
of
their
Works
.
There
were
found
in
Plympton
,
upon
this
the
Enemies
hasty
flight
,
seven
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
which
in
that
confused
haste
they
were
not
able
to
draw
off
,
there
were
also
taken
divers
barrels
of
powder
,
and
great
store
of
Armes
and
Ammunition
;
and
it
much
joyed
the
Garrison
of
Plymouth
,
to
see
a
full
deliverance
come
so
soone
and
so
unexpectedly
,
Plymouth
made
good
advantage
of
the
flight
of
their
Enemies
.
and
that
in
the
depth
of
snow
and
dead
of
Winter
,
whereas
according
to
ordinary
reason
there
could
,
in
such
a
time
,
no
reliefe
be
expected
.
But
the
Garrison
of
Plymouth
,
to
be
sure
,
made
good
use
of
the
flying
condition
of
their
Enemies
,
for
immediately
they
sallyed
forth
after
them
,
and
tooke
about
60
of
them
,
one
whereof
was
said
to
be
a
Commander
of
note
,
and
one
of
the
most
active
against
the
Parliament
in
those
parts
.
And
as
the
Garrison
of
Plymouth
was
active
,
so
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
with
his
most
loyall
and
active
Forces
would
loose
no
time
or
opportunity
,
but
tooke
all
occasions
of
the
Enemies
feares
and
flights
,
and
following
them
close
made
them
quit
Sir
Francis
Drakes
House
,
Sir
Francis
Drakes
House
taken
.
which
they
had
made
a
strong
Garrison
,
and
our
men
took
possession
of
it
.
And
then
Sir
Thomas
commanded
a
considerable
party
to
march
to
Dartmouth
,
who
with
much
willingnesse
undertooke
the
march
,
and
the
Town
being
summoned
,
the
Enemy
not
onely
refused
to
submit
,
but
sent
out
a
party
to
fire
some
out
houses
,
Dartmouth
summoned
.
supposing
that
they
might
▪
be
beneficiall
to
us
during
the
siege
;
but
our
Forces
routed
the
party
,
took
40
Horse
,
and
divers
prisoners
,
and
slew
the
Lieutenant
Colonell
that
commanded
the
said
party
.
And
in
the
meane
time
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
sent
to
Captaine
Batten
,
Vice
Admirall
of
the
Parliaments
Ships
in
the
Westerne
stode
,
Captain
Batten
Vice-Admiral
helps
to
besiege
Dartmouth
Sy
Sea
.
to
come
up
to
Dartmouth
〈◊〉
,
because
he
would
storme
it
both
by
Sea
and
by
Land
,
whereof
more
in
its
more
proper
place
.
January
the
16
a
Petition
was
〈◊〉
to
the
House
of
Peers
,
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Alde
●men
,
and
Common-Councell
of
the
City
of
London
,
The
City
of
London
petitions
the
Parliament
about
Church-Government
.
for
the
speedy
setling
of
Church
Government
in
the
City
,
and
over
the
whole
Kingdome
,
(
as
the
day
before
they
had
presented
one
of
the
same
to
the
House
of
Commons
)
and
upon
the
presenting
of
the
Petition
,
Alderman
Gibbs
made
a
Speech
to
their
Lordships
,
and
after
some
consideration
of
the
Petition
,
the
Lords
returned
them
a
most
acceptable
answer
which
Petition
together
with
the
Answer
thereunto
,
from
the
Lords
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
and
the
honour
of
that
most
famous
and
renowned
City
,
in
such
a
pious
Act
and
Petition
,
I
have
thought
fit
here
to
insert
them
,
which
were
as
followeth
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
the
LORDS
now
Assembled
in
the
High
Court
of
PARLIAMENT
.
The
humble
Petition
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
and
Commons
of
the
City
of
London
in
Common-Councell
Assembled
.
Sheweth
;
THat
in
Novemb.
last
the
Petitioners
made
it
their
humble
request
to
this
honourable
House
,
That
Church-Government
might
be
setled
;
and
are
most
humbly
thank
full
for
your
favourable
interpretation
thereof
▪
proceeding
from
the
good
intentions
of
the
Common-Councell
,
who
are
resolved
,
according
to
their
duty
,
to
have
a
tender
respect
to
the
Priviledges
of
Parliament
,
whereby
the
Liberties
of
the
City
and
Kingdome
are
preserved
:
That
in
December
last
,
at
the
choise
of
new
Common-Councell
men
for
the
yeare
ensuing
,
the
Inhabitants
of
most
of
the
Wards
in
this
City
petitioned
their
respective
Aldermen
in
their
Wardmote
,
to
move
your
Petitioners
to
make
their
further
addresse
to
the
Honourable
Houses
of
Parliament
,
for
the
speedy
setling
of
Church-Government
within
this
City
,
and
against
Toleration
,
as
by
a
Copy
of
one
of
the
said
Petitions
annexed
appeared
.
That
private
Meetings
,
especially
on
the
Lords
Day
,
(
of
which
there
are
at
least
eleven
in
one
Parish
)
are
multiplyed
,
whereby
the
publique
Congregations
,
Ordinances
,
and
godly
〈…〉
,
are
very
much
neglected
and
contemned
,
as
if
they
were
Antichristian
,
and
our
present
times
were
like
the
Primitive
persecutions
,
or
as
if
we
were
still
under
the
Tyranny
of
the
Prelaticall
Government
,
and
by
reason
of
such
〈◊〉
,
and
the
preaching
of
women
and
other
ignorant
persons
,
superstition
,
Heresie
,
Schisme
,
and
Profaness
are
much
increased
,
〈◊〉
divided
,
and
such
Blasphemies
as
the
Petitioners
tremble
to
thinke
on
;
uttered
,
to
the
high
dishonour
of
Almighty
God
.
That
the
Petitioners
are
informed
that
divers
persons
have
an
inte●●tion
to
Petition
this
Honourable
House
,
for
a
Toleration
of
such
Doctrines
at
are
against
our
Covenants
;
under
the
Notion
of
Liberty
of
Consel●●
.
The
Petitioners
therefore
having
no
power
of
themselves
to
suppresse
or
overcome
these
growing
evils
;
Doe
,
according
to
their
Covenant
,
reveale
and
make
the
same
knowne
to
this
Honourable
House
,
and
for
timely
prevention
and
removall
thereof
do
〈…〉
the
Pre●●●sses
may
be
taken
into
your
most
serious
consideration
;
And
that
Church
Government
〈◊〉
speedily
,
〈…〉
to
our
most
Solemne
Covenant
,
with
the
most
high
God
,
in
such
manner
and
forme
,
as
to
your
Wisdomes
shall
seeme
most
agreeable
thereunto
,
before
me
be
destroyed
one
by
another
through
〈◊〉
and
divisions
;
And
that
no
Toleration
be
granted
,
either
of
Popery
,
Prelacy
,
Superstition
,
Heresie
,
Schisme
,
Prophannesse
,
or
of
any
thing
contrary
to
sound
Doctrine
and
the
power
of
godlinesse
;
And
that
all
private
Meetings
,
contrary
to
the
said
Covenant
(
the
rather
in
regard
of
the
sad
effects
thereof
)
may
be
restrained
,
And
the
Petitioners
shall
pray
,
&c.
MICHELL
.
To
the
Right
Worshipfull
the
Alderman
and
Common-Councell
men
of
the
Ward
of
Farrington
within
at
their
Ward-moot
;
A
representation
of
the
Humble
desires
of
the
Inhabitants
of
the
said
Ward
.
I
THat
Church
Government
may
speedily
be
setled
within
the
City
,
before
we
be
utterly
ruined
with
rents
and
divisions
.
II
That
this
Government
may
be
that
which
is
agreeable
to
the
Word
of
God
,
and
example
of
the
best
Reformed
Churches
,
according
〈◊〉
solemne
League
and
Covenant
with
the
most
high
God
.
III
That
no
Toleration
either
the
Popery
,
Prelacy
,
Schisme
,
Heresie
,
Superstition
,
Prophamenesse
,
or
any
thing
contrary
to
sound
Doctrine
,
or
the
power
of
godlinesse
,
may
at
all
be
yeelded
unto
,
as
being
against
the
Word
of
God
,
and
contrary
to
the
very
Letter
of
our
Covenant
.
And
these
our
most
humble
and
earnest
desires
,
which
we
are
obliged
and
encouraged
also
to
make
,
by
reason
of
our
said
Covenant
,
we
intreat
the
Right
Worshipfull
the
Alderman
,
and
Common-Councell
men
of
this
Ward
,
to
represent
to
the
Right
Honourable
the
Lord
Mayor
,
and
the
Honourable
Court
of
Common-Councell
at
their
first
sitting
,
that
they
would
make
their
further
addresse
to
the
Honourable
Houses
of
Parliament
,
for
the
ob●aining
of
these
our
just
and
necessary
desires
.
The
Answer
to
the
said
Petition
,
pronounced
by
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Peers
.
THe
Lords
have
alwaies
had
great
experience
of
the
care
and
good
affections
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
of
the
City
of
London
,
for
which
they
are
glad
of
any
opportunity
to
expresse
their
great
sense
,
and
to
returne
their
hearty
thanks
,
and
〈◊〉
especially
upon
this
occasion
,
wherein
the
Common-Councell
have
ma●●●
so
great
zeale
and
faithfulnesse
to
the
true
Worship
of
Almighty
〈◊〉
and
care
for
the
Peace
and
well
ordering
of
the
City
of
London
,
〈…〉
the
whole
Kingdome
is
so
neerly
concerned
;
The
Lords
therefore
〈…〉
of
the
Petition
now
presented
unto
them
,
and
the
expressions
of
that
worthy
Alderman
made
unto
their
Lordships
▪
have
commanded
me
in
their
names
to
give
ye
further
and
larger
acknowledgements
for
your
great
care
and
endeavours
to
prevent
so
growing
a
mischief
,
giving
ye
this
assurance
,
That
as
they
have
been
very
forward
formerly
to
do
what
in
them
lay
for
a
settlement
of
Church-Government
,
so
they
shall
still
continue
to
advance
and
perfect
a
Worke
so
much
tending
to
the
glory
of
God
,
and
to
the
●er●ing
of
the
Peace
of
the
Kingdome
,
holding
themselves
thereunto
obliged
by
their
solemne
League
and
Covenant
;
and
they
do
seriously
recommend
it
to
the
care
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
and
such
at
〈◊〉
in
Office
in
the
City
,
to
suppresse
and
prevent
such
great
Offences
by
you
mentioned
,
which
are
so
much
to
the
dishonour
of
God
and
the
disturbance
of
the
present
and
future
good
Government
of
the
City
of
London
.
And
wherein
ye
shall
finde
your selves
wanting
in
p●wer
,
the
Lords
will
be
ready
to
contribute
their
authority
for
your
incouragement
and
assistance
.
And
about
the
20
of
this
instant
January
we
were
credibly
informed
by
Letters
from
Abington
,
of
an
excellent
exploit
performed
by
the
Forces
of
most
active
,
loyall
,
and
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
Wallingford
Forces
by
Major
Generall
Brownes
Forces
.
against
Wallingford
Horse
,
in
which
he
had
taken
Lieutenant
Colonell
Lour
,
the
Deputy-Governour
of
Wallingford
,
some
other
Officers
and
Prisoners
of
note
,
50
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
their
Riders
and
Armes
,
and
also
rescued
30
Horse
which
the
Enemy
had
before
taken
of
ours
,
by
which
defeat
Wallingford
Garrison
was
much
weakened
.
On
the
23
of
this
instant
,
we
received
happy
and
most
welcome
newes
out
of
the
West
,
of
the
taking
of
Dartmouth
,
with
the
Castle
,
Ordnance
,
Dartmouth
Towne
and
Castle
taken
by
storme
.
&c.
by
storme
on
Sunday
night
,
Jan.
19.
and
there
was
also
a
Letter
read
in
Parliament
from
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
of
all
the
particulars
of
the
storming
and
taking
of
the
said
strong
Towne
and
Castle
,
with
a
List
of
the
Prisoners
therein
taken
,
which
being
a
full
and
authentick
narrative
of
the
whole
businesse
,
I
have
here
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
inserted
a
true
Copy
of
the
said
Letter
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
My
Lords
and
Gentlemen
:
AFter
my
coming
to
Totnes
,
the
Enemy
rising
in
great
disorder
from
the
siege
at
Plymouth
,
and
leaving
their
Guns
and
some
Ammunition
behind
them
;
I
considered
with
those
about
me
of
attempting
upon
Dartmouth
,
and
it
being
concluded
affirmatively
,
I
caused
two
Regiments
of
Foot
to
march
to
Ditsam
,
The
relation
of
the
manner
of
taking
Dartmouth
,
signified
by
Sir
Thomus
Fairfaxes
Letter
to
the
Parliament
.
and
two
to
Sucheflemming
,
being
on
the
West
of
Dart
River
.
I
having
summoned
the
place
before
,
resolved
upon
Sunday
night
to
attempt
it
by
storme
,
which
was
agreed
to
be
done
in
three
places
.
The
first
Post
was
on
the
West
Gate
by
Colonell
Hamond
,
the
second
on
the
North
end
of
the
Towne
,
by
Lieutenant
Colonell
Pride
,
and
the
third
on
Tonstall
Church
and
Works
,
by
Colonell
Fortescue
;
the
time
resolved
on
was
in
the
evening
.
Our
men
fell
on
accordingly
,
with
great
resolution
,
(
to
whom
Colonell
Lamberts
Regiment
was
a
Reserve
,
and
to
alarm
the
Enemies
elswhere
)
Colonell
Hamond
entred
the
West
Gate
,
where
foure
Guns
were
planted
,
and
two
upon
the
Mill-Pool
,
upon
his
Flank
the
Enemy
●●ring
his
great
guns
but
once
,
his
men
that
had
the
forlorne
hope
did
very
gallantly
(
as
indeed
they
did
all
)
and
went
freely
on
,
and
beat
off
the
Enemy
,
and
possessed
one
Fort
after
another
,
viz.
Mount-Flaggon
,
the
West
Gate
,
and
Paradise
Fort
,
and
beat
off
the
Main-Guards
,
where
were
taken
foure
Lieutenant
Colonels
,
and
so
we
possessed
the
Town
from
the
West
Gate
to
little
Dartmouth
.
〈◊〉
the
interim
Lieutenant
Colonell
Pride
attempted
the
North
part
of
the
Towne
,
called
Harnesse
,
where
beating
off
the
Enemy
be
entred
it
,
and
took
about
eighty
prisoners
in
it
,
and
by
it
possessed
all
the
North
part
of
the
Town
unto
the
Drawbridge
,
which
divided
the
North
part
from
the
rest
of
the
Town
:
where
Colonell
Hamonds
men
and
his
met
;
Colonell
Fortescue
with
his
men
,
attempted
Tunstall
Church
,
which
was
very
well
man'd
with
above
100
men
,
and
having
in
it
ten
Guns
:
His
men
,
after
some
dispute
,
with
good
resolution
entred
the
place
and
possessed
it
,
so
that
by
this
time
the
Enemy
was
beaten
out
of
all
,
except
the
great
Fort
on
the
East
side
of
the
River
,
called
Kingsworth
Fort
,
and
the
Castle
,
with
the
Fort
which
lay
over
the
Castle
,
at
the
mouth
of
the
Harbou●
,
called
Gallant
Bover
,
:
to
which
last
the
Governour
,
with
the
Earl
of
Newport
,
and
as
many
as
escaped
out
fled
.
After
they
were
forced
from
their
strength
out
of
the
Town
,
the
Governour
coming
back
from
the
Castle
to
see
what
posture
the
Town
was
in
,
had
a
remarkable
shot
as
he
was
in
the
Boat
,
one
sitting
by
him
,
a
Musket
shot
was
made
at
the
Boat
,
which
pierced
the
Boat
,
and
through
both
the
thighs
of
one
that
was
next
unto
him
,
and
about
three
inches
into
his
own
thigh
,
upon
which
he
retreated
to
the
Castle
.
Our
Dragoons
,
with
two
Companies
of
our
Firelocks
,
and
some
Seamen
,
were
ordered
onely
to
alarm
Kingsworth
Fort
,
wherein
was
Sir
Henry
Cary
with
his
Regiment
,
having
in
it
11
Guns
,
and
12
Barrels
of
powder
,
and
convenient
proportion
of
Ammunition
.
This
was
a
very
strong
Fort
,
with
about
foure
good
Bulworkes
,
strong
enough
to
have
made
a
troublesome
resistance
:
but
the
Enemy
came
willingly
to
terms
:
and
to
save
time
I
willingly
condescended
to
let
Sir
Henry
Cary
march
away
with
the
rest
,
leaving
the
Armes
,
Ordnance
,
Ammunition
,
with
all
Provisions
in
the
Fort
to
me
,
and
all
engaging
themselves
never
to
take
up
Arms
more
against
the
Parliament
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
.
Next
morning
being
thus
master
of
all
but
the
Castle
,
and
Gallants
Bower
,
I
summoned
that
,
the
Governour
was
willing
to
listen
unto
me
,
but
I
held
him
to
those
terms
upon
which
after
some
dispute
he
yeelded
,
which
was
to
deliver
himself
and
all
Officers
and
Souldiers
upon
quarter
:
he
sent
me
out
Colonell
Seamor
and
Master
Denham
for
Hostages
,
with
whom
came
out
the
Earl
of
Newport
,
and
all
was
this
day
performed
accordingly
.
In
this
Fort
and
Castle
were
11
Guns
,
with
proportion
of
Ammunition
and
Provisions
.
We
have
taken
in
the
Harbour
two
men
of
War
,
one
belonging
to
the
Governour
of
Barnstable
,
with
12
Guns
,
Burden
200
Tuns
,
the
other
belonging
to
Newcastle
,
formerly
Captaine
Johnsons
;
of
ten
Tuns
;
In
the
Town
one
hundred
and
three
peeces
of
Ordnance
,
and
about
600
prisoners
,
and
100
Horse
,
with
good
proportion
of
Arms
and
Ammunition
exact
particulars
,
whereof
I
am
not
able
to
give
your
Lordship
at
present
an
account
;
There
being
many
of
the
Inhabitants
of
this
Towne
Souldiers
in
Plymouth
,
and
some
Officers
.
And
understanding
that
that
Towne
had
2500
in
Garrison
,
besides
Townesmen
,
I
have
sent
thither
for
500
Foot
for
this
place
,
who
quickly
will
increase
to
more
:
and
to
this
I
desire
your
approbation
:
for
having
found
more
worke
to
do
,
I
held
it
not
fit
to
weaken
my
Army
,
especially
considering
the
Recruits
designed
by
you
.
I
doubt
will
be
too
long
before
they
come
.
I
have
given
your
Lordship
a
brief
account
of
this
service
,
which
I
desire
may
be
accounted
a
sweet
mercy
of
God
in
a
very
fitting
season
,
and
only
ascribed
to
him
who
truly
did
direct
and
act
it
,
and
made
all
the
preparation
to
it
,
both
in
the
ordering
our
hearts
,
and
giving
health
to
the
Army
,
which
laboured
two
moneths
ago
extremely
of
sicknesse
,
but
is
now
in
good
disposition
generally
to
health
.
I
can
say
,
I
finde
it
to
be
in
the
hearts
of
all
here
,
in
all
integrity
to
serve
you
:
And
that
it
is
so
,
is
still
the
mercy
of
God
:
for
surely
the
successe
of
your
affaires
,
only
depends
upon
the
ordering
of
a
gracious
providence
,
which
is
no
lesse
visible
in
your
councels
,
(
which
we
congratulate
)
than
amongst
us
;
that
being
the
common
root
and
spring
of
all
,
and
which
,
can
and
will
carry
you
through
the
greatest
difficulties
,
and
us
in
serving
you
,
untill
God
hath
finished
,
his
own
work
:
wherein
to
professe
the
obligation
and
readinesse
of
my selfe
and
the
Army
,
by
the
same
good
hand
of
God
,
is
all
the
undertaking
of
Your
Lordship
most
humble
servant
,
THO.
FAIRFAX
.
Dartmouth
,
Jan
20.
1645.
A
List
of
the
Prisoners
and
Prizes
taken
at
Dartmouth
,
Jan
,
19.
1645.
-
Prisoners
taken
.
SIr
Hugh
Pollard
Baron
,
Governour
of
the
Towne
.
-
The
Earl
of
Newport
.
-
Colonell
Saymor
.
-
Master
Denman
,
Baron
Denmans
Sonne
.
-
Lieutenant
Colonell
Nicholas
Codrington
.
-
Lieut.
Col.
Bluet
.
-
Lieut.
Col.
Thomas
Warkland
.
-
Lieut.
Col.
Searl
.
-
Major
Francis
Fielf●rd
-
Major
Hooper
.
-
Captaines
16.
-
Lieutenants
14.
-
Ensignes
10
-
Cornet
,
〈◊〉
and
others
not
then
brought
in
.
-
Master
Reynolds
,
Gentleman
of
Armes
,
besides
6
Gentlemen
of
note
of
the
Country
,
and
divers
others
.
-
Divers
Ministers
or
Priests
,
and
many
inferiour
Officers
.
-
Common
Souldiers
betwixt
800
and
1000
who
were
all
set
at
liberty
,
and
to
repaire
in
peace
to
their
dwelling
houses
,
who
tooke
it
as
a
great
favour
,
as
also
did
the
whole
Country
to
whom
they
were
related
.
-
Prizes
taken
.
Many
Barrels
of
Powder
.
-
1000
Armes
;
besides
many
broken
ones
.
-
Two
men
of
War
in
the
Harbour
,
the
one
belonging
to
Barnstable
,
the
other
to
New-Castle
.
-
And
60
Sayle
of
Ships
,
both
great
and
small
.
-
120
Peeces
of
Ordnance
ready
planted
,
with
those
13
in
Gallows-Brow
.
-
In
all
,
by
Sea
and
Land
,
neer
upon
200.
-
100
Horse
.
-
8
Horse
Colours
.
-
5
Foot
Colours
.
-
7
Standards
of
Foot
Colours
,
and
one
with
the
Kings
own
picture
on
it
.
-
Major
Pollard
slaine
on
the
Enemies
side
.
Major
Pollard
of
the
Enemies
part
slain
in
the
storme
.
After
the
reading
of
this
Letter
the
Commons
in
Parliament
tooke
into
their
serious
consideration
,
the
great
and
worthy
valour
,
and
singular
good
successe
of
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
and
reserted
it
to
a
Committee
to
consider
how
the
5000.
Deserved
thanks
and
reward
given
to
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
.
l.
per
annum
,
formerly
voted
to
be
conferred
on
his
Excellency
and
his
Heynes
for
ever
,
might
be
presently
setled
,
possessed
,
and
enjoyed
by
him
.
They
likewise
ordered
,
That
a
Letter
should
be
written
to
his
Excellency
,
to
returne
the
thanks
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
for
his
noble
valour
and
unwearied
paines
in
the
service
of
the
State
,
and
particularly
in
the
storming
of
Dartmouth
,
and
to
informe
him
what
a
great
mercy
the
Parliament
esteems
this
businesse
of
Dartmouth
,
and
how
highly
they
respect
and
esteem
of
his
Excellency
,
and
his
designes
and
undertakings
.
And
here
,
now
,
I
shall
desire
the
Reader
(
for
Gods
greater
glory
and
high
honour
)
to
consider
seriously
,
and
most
graciously
and
gratefully
,
Certain
observations
on
the
Premisses
.
how
admirable
wisely
,
powerfully
and
advantagiously
,
(
for
us
)
the
Lord
carried
on
all
these
late
great
works
in
these
few
ensuing
observations
,
worthy
our
cordiall
consideration
.
As
first
,
That
God
all
along
cast
such
a
pannick
feare
upon
our
Enemies
,
such
a
Magor-Misabib
into
their
hearts
and
spirits
,
that
they
were
a
continuall
terrour
to
themselves
,
and
that
since
our
taking
of
Bovi●-Tracy
,
God
hath
given
into
our
hands
neer
1000
of
the
Enemies
Horse
;
and
that
upon
the
advance
of
a
party
of
ours
from
Credi●●on
,
the
Enemies
fled
,
and
onely
●ix
of
Colonell
Okeyes
Dragoones
put
500
of
their
Horse
from
their
post
,
at
which
time
they
fled
from
Plymouth
,
leaving
their
Guns
,
Arms
,
and
Ammunition
,
behind
them
.
Secondly
,
That
Captaine
Batten
,
Vice-Admirall
of
the
Parliaments
Ships
,
coming
to
block
up
Dartmouth
by
Sea
(
as
our
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
had
ordered
him
)
li●
upon
a
Ship
of
the
Enemies
,
bound
for
France
,
wherein
were
many
Gentlemen
of
quality
,
and
money
and
jewels
to
a
good
quantity
,
together
with
many
other
rich
〈…〉
.
Thirdly
,
which
is
indeed
very
remarkable
,
That
till
our
Forces
came
before
Dartmouth
,
in
at
least
seven
weeks
space
,
there
had
been
little
or
no
〈◊〉
upon
that
〈◊〉
;
but
now
our
Army
being
there
,
ther
was
such
a
mighty
shole
of
Mu●●its
taken
,
as
comfortably
fed
our
Army
,
and
which
so
continued
among
them
to
the
great
admiration
of
all
the
Inhabitants
.
Fourthly
,
That
in
the
storming
of
the
Towne
,
though
all
things
answered
not
the
appointments
of
the
Councell
of
War
,
yet
there
was
no
confusion
or
miscarriage
in
the
whole
worke
,
and
withall
,
that
we
had
very
faire
weather
all
the
time
of
the
siege
and
storme
,
even
to
a
minute
,
till
the
Town
was
taken
,
and
then
only
it
rained
much
.
Fifthly
,
That
notwithstanding
the
great
strength
of
the
Fortifications
of
the
Town
,
and
in
men
and
Ordnance
also
,
yet
it
was
taken
without
much
bloodshed
,
we
having
lost
but
two
men
in
all
the
whole
worke
,
that
we
could
possibly
heare
,
of
,
which
was
even
a
miraculous
mercy
to
us
;
considering
,
I
say
,
that
there
were
〈◊〉
strong
Works
and
Forts
in
it
,
and
about
100
Peeces
ready
mounted
and
manned
,
which
might
have
been
thought
sufficient
to
have
maintained
the
Town
and
Harbour
against
a
very
potent
Army
.
Sixthly
and
lastly
,
That
Master
Peters
,
one
of
the
Ministers
of
the
Army
at
this
time
,
presented
to
the
Parliament
divers
Colours
taken
in
the
Towne
and
Country
,
and
among
the
rest
,
the
Kings
owne
first
Colours
,
which
he
first
advanced
at
Yorke
against
the
Parliament
,
with
the
Kings
owne
picture
on
it
,
and
a
Sword
in
〈◊〉
hand
,
and
a
booke
in
the
other
;
together
with
a
bundle
of
brave
Letters
found
in
the
Governours
House
in
Dartmouth
,
some
of
the
Princes
,
some
of
Ruperts
,
some
of
Gorings
,
some
of
Culpeppers
,
and
their
Commissions
by
Sea
and
Land
,
besides
a
Popish
Masse-Book
and
an
Altar
,
taken
from
the
Engineer
of
Dartmouth
,
who
was
a
Dutch
Masse
Priest
.
For
all
which
so
rare
and
remarkable
free
favours
and
mighty
meer
mercies
,
so
graciously
conferred
upon
us
,
our
most
renowned
Parliamentary
Worthies
most
rightly
and
religiously
ordered
a
solemn
day
of
Thanksgiving
to
be
kept
,
a
Copy
of
which
their
Order
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Die
Jovis
,
Jan.
26.
1645.
THe
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
assembled
,
A
Solemne
day
of
Thanksgiving
ordered
to
be
kept
in
London
and
over
the
Kingdome
.
do
order
and
appoint
this
day
fortnight
,
being
Thursday
,
for
a
day
of
Thanksgiving
,
for
the
taking
in
of
Dartmouth
and
Hereford
,
to
be
kept
within
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
the
Lines
of
Communication
,
and
ten
miles
about
;
And
this
day
three
weeks
for
all
other
places
over
the
Kingdome
in
the
Parliaments
power
.
About
the
26
of
this
instant
January
we
received
also
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
Stafford-shire
,
that
Captaine
Stone
,
that
valiant
and
active
Commander
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Cark
neere
Stafford
.
had
sent
out
a
party
of
about
100
and
odde
Horse
to
beate
up
the
Lord
Molinaux
his
Quarters
,
who
fell
upon
the
Enemy
at
a
place
called
Cark
,
within
seven
miles
of
Stafford
,
and
managed
their
charge
with
such
martiall
resolution
and
dexterity
,
that
they
routed
300
of
the
Enemies
,
and
tooke
prisoners
three
Captaines
,
two
Cornets
,
eight
Reformadoes
,
ten
inferiour
Officers
,
about
100
Horse
,
and
divers
prisoners
,
above
100
Pistols
:
In
which
conflict
many
of
the
Enemies
were
wounded
,
and
some
slaine
.
And
thus
they
returned
victoriously
to
Stafford
againe
,
with
their
Prisoners
and
Prizes
.
And
about
the
28
of
this
instant
we
were
certainly
informed
from
our
Army
in
the
West
,
Pouldram
Castle
taken
.
that
Pouldram
Castle
,
which
was
Sir
William
Courteens
House
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
neer
Exeter
,
was
surrendred
to
brave
Colonell
Hamond
,
who
commanded
in
chiefe
,
upon
these
Conditions
;
The
Officers
and
Souldiers
to
depart
to
their
own
dwellings
,
leaving
all
their
Arms
behind
them
.
There
were
about
120
in
the
Castle
,
4
Peeces
of
Ordnance
unmounted
,
5
Barrels
of
powder
,
with
Bullet
and
Match
proportionable
,
but
little
other
Provisions
.
His
Excellencies
most
courteous
carriage
and
mercifull
useage
of
those
at
Dartmouth
,
notwithstanding
that
he
wonne
it
by
storme
,
had
a
great
influence
and
operation
upon
the
spirits
of
the
Enemies
elsewhere
,
and
was
not
only
a
prevalent
motive
to
these
of
Pouldram
Castle
to
yeeld
so
soone
unto
his
famoused
mercy
,
but
made
many
others
also
,
shortly
after
to
desert
the
Enemy
;
The
most
noble
and
renowned
Generals
singular
mercy
and
clemency
toward
his
Enemies
.
for
there
being
at
least
120
Cornish
men
prisoners
in
Dartmouth
,
notwithstanding
their
former
,
even
most
barbarous
cruelty
to
ours
;
yet
,
I
say
,
renowned
and
mercifull
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
(
as
I
was
credibly
informed
)
set
them
all
at
liberty
,
and
gave
them
two
shillings
a
man
to
beare
their
charges
.
And
was
not
here
a
heaping
of
Coales
of
fire
on
their
heads
(
as
our
Saviour
commands
and
commends
in
his
Disciples
)
and
a
rare
way
of
winning
of
hearts
,
even
of
those
formerly
heathenish
cruell
Cornish
Enemies
.
Those
of
them
that
would
stay
and
take
up
Armes
for
the
Parliament
(
as
divers
did
)
he
gave
them
●●ree
shillings
a
peece
:
to
all
the
Seamen
in
prison
he
freely
gave
their
liberty
,
and
to
all
their
Common
Souldiers
,
unwilling
to
take
up
Armes
,
he
gave
Passes
to
go
to
their
owne
habitations
;
nay
to
severall
Officers
(
of
whom
any
of
the
faire
conditioned
Townesmen
could
give
any
good
Character
)
he
also
gave
Passes
to
go
to
their
owne
homes
also
,
on
promise
of
future
faire
and
peaceable
demeanour
toward
the
Parliament
and
their
friends
.
This
indulgent
and
most
noble
favour
,
thus
shewed
by
his
Excellency
,
was
not
altogether
fruitlesse
unto
us
immediately
after
,
for
some
of
those
Officers
proved
very
serviceable
to
our
Army
in
some
of
their
succeeding
designes
;
nor
could
lesse
good
effects
be
expected
from
many
others
where
his
Excellency
occasionally
made
his
Martiall
progresse
and
advances
;
whereby
he
hath
most
certainly
,
and
more
and
more
most
worthily
been
crowned
with
ancient
Caesars
more
than
Golden
Diadems
of
perpetuall
same
and
honour
,
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
a
second
Caesar
.
viz.
Caesar
noster
Anglicus
,
dando
sublevando
,
&
ignoscendo
,
Gloriam
adeptus
est
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
About
the
latter
end
of
this
Moneth
of
January
,
we
had
further
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
from
Dartmouth
,
in
the
West
,
that
a
Barke
which
came
from
France
,
putting
in
at
Dartmouth
,
not
knowing
it
was
in
the
Parliaments
hands
,
and
being
come
within
command
,
A
Ship
from
France
taken
at
Dartmouth
,
with
Letters
of
great
consequence
.
before
they
discovered
it
,
was
there
instantly
seized
on
.
But
speciall
order
and
directions
having
been
given
to
the
Master
of
the
Ship
,
that
in
case
he
saw
himself
in
danger
to
be
taken
by
any
of
the
Parliaments
Forces
,
he
should
throw
his
packets
of
Letters
overboard
into
the
Sea
,
which
now
he
had
accordingly
done
;
but
it
being
upon
examination
confessed
,
Colonell
Lambert
presently
commanded
out
boats
to
search
for
them
,
and
to
see
if
they
could
espie
any
such
Packets
floating
on
the
waters
toward
the
shore
,
which
by
Gods
good
providence
at
last
they
found
so
indeed
,
and
tooke
them
up
and
brought
them
to
the
noble
Colonell
,
even
Letters
of
great
concernment
from
the
Queen
,
Jermine
and
Goring
,
which
were
all
speedily
posted
up
to
the
Parliament
.
And
thus
,
besides
the
prize
of
the
Ship
and
the
fraught
therein
,
the
Lord
was
most
graciously
pleased
,
even
by
our
Enemies
themselves
,
(
and
especially
by
admirable
interception
of
their
Letters
from
time
to
time
,
even
all
along
)
to
lay
open
and
discover
unto
us
the
most
hidden
(
I
had
almost
said
the
most
hideous
)
secrets
of
their
hellish
hearts
against
us
,
and
thereby
giving
us
fair
and
seasonable
opportunities
(
by
his
blessed
assistance
)
to
prevent
and
avoid
their
intended
malice
and
mischiefe
toward
us
;
blessed
,
O
ever
blessed
be
the
pure
and
precious
grace
and
meere
mercy
of
our
good
God
unto
us
.
And
here
now
againe
,
good
Reader
,
I
shall
desire
thee
in
thy
wonted
patience
and
piety
,
together
with
me
,
to
make
another
short
stay
,
and
take
a
summarie
and
briefe
survey
and
gratefull
revise
of
all
the
sweet
and
salubrious
mercies
of
this
moneth
also
,
so
much
conducing
to
the
health
and
happinesse
of
this
long
languishing
Church
and
State
,
The
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
.
to
the
dressing
,
pruning
,
and
prospering
of
this
our
Burning-Bush
still
(
as
you
see
)
unconsumed
,
the
Parliaments
just
Cause
,
thus
still
sustained
in
the
midst
of
all
the
fiery
machinations
and
flaming
molestations
,
burning
and
blazing
round
about
it
,
as
hath
been
most
comfortably
and
conspicuously
seen
to
us
all
,
1
both
in
the
great
mercy
of
our
God
,
in
so
upholding
the
heart
of
the
renowned
Governour
of
Plymouth
,
with
such
impregnable
loyalty
and
fidelity
to
the
Parliament
and
its
most
just
Cause
,
as
not
to
betray
that
great
trust
committed
to
him
by
the
Parliament
,
in
safe-guarding
the
said
famous
Town
from
the
pawes
and
possession
of
the
Enemie
;
and
also
in
the
singular
good
successe
which
immediately
after
the
Lord
gave
to
those
his
loyall
befieged
servants
,
against
their
besieging
Enemies
,
as
a
just
reward
of
their
late
base
batterie
of
treachery
shot
against
it
.
2
In
that
famous
defeat
given
also
to
the
Enemy
at
B●vie-Tracy
;
and
our
winning
of
Ilminster
,
Ashburton
,
Totnes
and
Okebampton
;
together
with
the
famous
victory
obtained
against
the
Rebels
of
Ireland
at
Sligo
,
3
and
the
excellent
effects
ensuing
thereon
.
In
the
most
happy
totall
relief
of
Plymouth
from
a
long
and
dangerous
siege
,
by
base
and
blood-thirsty
Enemies
,
and
recovery
of
Sir
Francis
Drakes
House
,
4
a
strong
Garrison
also
,
out
of
their
hands
.
In
Gods
great
goodnesse
unto
us
▪
in
still
stirring
up
the
hearts
,
and
raising
up
the
spirits
of
the
most
renowned
Citizens
of
London
,
to
stand
close
to
his
truth
,
and
to
be
very
zealous
for
the
building
up
of
Gods
House
,
as
was
most
eminently
evident
in
their
most
excellent
Petitions
to
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
,
for
the
speeding
thereof
.
5
In
the
most
happy
surprizall
of
the
Town
and
Castle
of
Dartmouth
,
a
mighty
mercy
unto
us
indeed
,
it
being
a
place
of
great
consequence
to
the
whole
Kingdome
,
and
a
faire
and
famous
Haven
and
inlet
from
other
forraigne
parts
.
6
And
sixthly
and
lastly
.
In
that
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
C●rk
neer
Stafford
;
the
taking
in
of
P●●ldram
Castle
by
Sir
Thomas
Fairf●●s
forces
in
the
West
;
and
his
most
Excellent
and
amiable
demeanour
among
the
people
of
those
parts
,
even
like
a
second
Julius
Caesar
.
Together
with
the
most
seasonable
surprisall
of
that
Ship
from
France
in
Dartmouth
harbour
,
by
which
that
〈◊〉
of
Letters
of
so
great
Concernment
was
also
by
Gods
g●●d
providence
apprehended
and
found
floating
on
the
waves
of
the
Sea
.
All
which
most
gratefully
put
together
,
and
seriously
and
sanctimoniously
considered
can
amount
to
no
lesse
than
a
most
large
acknowledgement
of
our
most
deere
and
Deepe
en●●gement
to
the
Lord
our
God
in
all
the
bonds
of
most
bonden
gratitude
;
and
therefore
to
breake
out
into
holy
and
hearty
zeale
〈◊〉
Cordiall
thankfulnes
and
with
the
good
Prophet
to
con●●●●
and
say
,
Jer.
10.
7.
Who
would
not
feare
and
love
thee
(
O
King
of
Nations
)
〈◊〉
to
thee
alone
indeed
,
it
doth
appertaine
;
for
as
much
as
among
all
〈◊〉
and
strong
man
of
the
Nations
and
all
their
kingdomes
,
their
〈…〉
like
unto
the
Lord
our
God
:
Zecha
.
25.
Who
hath
most
mercifully
and
〈◊〉
been
a
wall
of
fire
to
us
,
this
unworthy
Jerusalem
,
round
〈◊〉
as
,
and
the
onely
glorie
in
the
midst
among
us
.
But
now
to
proceed
.
And
here
now
I
shall
begin
the
farther
prosperous
per
〈…〉
in
the
comfortable
contemplation
of
the
continued
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
unconsumed
in
this
Moneth
also
of
Februarie
1646.
February
.
1646.
with
the
certaine
intelligence
by
letters
out
of
the
North
-
〈◊〉
parts
of
the
Kingdome
,
about
the
beginning
of
the
〈◊〉
of
February
,
1646.
That
the
strong
and
almost
impregna●●
Garrison
called
〈◊〉
-
Castle
,
being
one
of
the
strongest
and
〈◊〉
buildings
in
the
Kingdome
,
Belvoir-Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
and
therefore
called
Belvoir
,
〈◊〉
word
,
signifying
a
Fair-Prospect
,
which
had
66
steps
or
〈◊〉
unto
it
,
and
therefore
might
well
over-look
the
Country
,
which
(
for
the
most
part
,
being
vallies
round
about
it
)
seemed
〈◊〉
yeild
obey●●●ce
to
this
Castle
,
which
now
,
I
say
,
is
reduced
〈…〉
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
Sir
lartis
Lucas
,
the
Governour
thereof
▪
withall
the
Commanders
,
Officers
and
Souldiers
therin
,
〈◊〉
permission
to
march
away
to
Litch-field
,
upon
more
honourable
termes
,
indeed
,
than
they
deserved
.
And
〈◊〉
Thursday
,
Februarie
they
came
letters
out
of
Cheshire
,
The
City
of
Westchester
taken
.
from
that
〈◊〉
,
faithfull
,
and
religious
Commander
,
Sir
Willi●●
〈◊〉
,
of
the
most
happie
surrender
of
the
strong
and
long
〈◊〉
Castle
of
West-Chester
,
into
the
noble
Commanders
〈◊〉
,
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
.
And
that
which
made
the
mercy
much
more
sweet
and
remarkable
,
was
,
that
the
surrender
of
this
Towne
was
a
cleare
and
most
evident
returne
of
the
prayers
of
Gods
people
,
who
had
the
fast
day
before
the
Moneth
of
January
beene
pressing
the
throne
of
grace
for
this
great
mercy
in
particular
.
A
most
sweet
and
evident
returne
of
Prayer
.
And
now
this
Thursday
February
,
6.
being
the
day
of
solemne
Thankesgiving
,
set
a
part
by
speciall
command
of
the
Parliament
,
for
Gods
great
goodnesse
in
the
obtaining
of
the
strong
Towne
and
Castle
of
Dartbmouth
,
whiles
the
Parliament
was
in
the
midst
of
that
God-delighting
dutie
of
Thankesgiving
in
Margrets-Church
in
Westminster
,
there
came
a
Gentleman
belonging
to
renowned
Sir
William
Brereton
with
letters
directed
to
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
certifying
that
the
Citie
and
Castle
of
Chester
were
surrendred
to
Sir
William
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
,
the
third
day
of
this
instant
Februarie
,
about
the
houres
of
11
or
12.
at
Noone
,
upon
very
faire
,
yea
indeed
,
too
faire
termes
and
conditions
to
such
a
bloody
Butcher
as
Byron
was
,
Chester
surrendred
upon
very
conditions
,
and
the
reason
therof
.
save
only
in
mercy
and
pittie
to
the
poore
and
miserably
long-besieged
without
,
and
much
abused
within
Inhabitants
of
the
City
,
and
to
avoyd
the
utter
ruine
and
devastation
thereof
,
which
this
bloody
Byron
had
vowed
rather
than
to
surrender
on
termes
inferiour
to
those
now
thus
granted
:
For
,
in
the
present
condition
thereof
,
it
was
exceedingly
impoverished
by
the
Enemies
obstinacie
and
cruelty
within
,
very
little
provisions
to
be
found
therein
,
save
only
of
armes
and
ammunition
,
whereof
indeed
was
good
store
.
The
particulars
wherof
take
in
this
list
thereof
,
The
prizes
taken
in
the
City
of
Chester
the
best
and
fullest
that
was
then
imparted
to
us
.
There
were
taken
in
the
City
of
〈◊〉
upon
the
surrender
thereof
,
300.
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
3000.
armes
,
20.
Ships
and
smaller
Vessells
,
40.
Barrells
of
Powder
and
good
store
of
Bullet
,
2000.
Bandileers
,
200.
Firelocks
,
●2
.
Skenes
of
Match
,
200.
Horse
,
300.
Sadles
and
other
furniture
,
30.
Hogsheads
of
Wine
,
17.
Firkins
of
Butter
,
very
little
Cheese
,
20
Wagons
,
17.
Flitches
of
Bacon
,
and
a
little
salt-beefe
for
the
Officers
,
8000.
Ounces
of
Plate
and
good
store
of
other
rich
treasure
in
Byrons
quarters
,
for
Byron
himselfe
was
permitted
to
carry
away
with
him
not
above
50.
l.
in
mony
;
the
Seale
of
the
County-Palatine
,
a
1000.
Records
and
Evidences
;
there
were
also
in
the
City
,
two
Powder-Mills
,
and
250.
Irish
Prisoners
.
This
City
and
that
of
Dartmouth
were
of
singular
concernment
and
very
great
mercies
to
the
Parliament
,
and
their
losse
so
〈◊〉
the
greater
to
the
Enemie
(
blessed
be
our
God
for
it
)
for●
this
of
Chester
was
most
Convenient
for
landing
of
the
Irish-R●●●
,
and
that
of
Dart-mouth
,
for
the
French
;
besides
the
strength
which
the
Enemie
had
in
them
,
which
is
now
by
this
meanes
much
weakned
and
scattered
,
and
our
forces
also
which
were
a●●
them
now
at
libertie
to
be
elsewhere
imployed
on
other
usefull
and
important
avocations
toward
Oxford
,
Litchf●ild
,
or
some
such
places
.
About
the
8.
of
this
instant
Februarie
,
we
had
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
from
Leicester
,
that
a
party
of
about
80.
horse
and
40.
dragoones
were
sent
out
of
Leicester
under
the
command
of
Major
Meeres
a
very
valiant
and
discreet
Gentleman
by
night
,
into
Ashbie
de
la
Zouth
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemie
at
Ashbie
de-la
Zouth
.
who
carried
on
the
designe
exceeding
●●avely
,
and
marched
with
such
expedition
and
privacie
,
that
they
came
to
Ashbi●
about
11.
of
the
clock
,
that
night
,
altogether
undiscovered
,
which
was
about
12.
miles
march
,
whither
being
come
,
they
suddainly
surprised
the
Centinells
,
fell
in
at
the
Turnpike
,
broke
the
chaine
,
and
entred
the
Towne
,
tooke
neere
100.
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
being
the
greatest
part
of
the
horse
of
that
Garrison
,
30.
whereof
were
ready
Sadled
,
and
fitted
to
have
gone
forth
upon
some
designe
of
theirs
,
all
of
them
excellent
good
horses
,
and
some
of
them
worth
,
20.
30.
and
neere
40.
l.
a
horse
;
they
tooke
store
of
armes
,
and
more
other
Pillage
,
released
divers
prisoners
,
and
some
Country
men
whom
the
Enemie
had
taken
for
ransomes
;
and
thus
having
plundred
the
Towne
,
in
part
of
requitall
of
the
many
mischiefe●
and
plundring
of
that
Garrison
to
the
Parli●●●ts
friends
,
all
these
〈◊〉
friends
,
returned
to
Leicester
without
the
least
molestation
:
the
Enemie
(
who
was
in
the
great
House
or
Close
)
either
not
〈◊〉
the
alarme
or
nor
daring
to
come
forth
at
all
against
them
.
And
thus
,
I
say
,
they
came
safely
back
againe
to
Leicester
,
with
all
their
horse
,
prize
and
pillage
.
And
about
the
10.
of
this
instant
we
received
certaine
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
The
good
and
prosperous
successe
of
our
armie
in
the
West
.
of
the
most
prosperous
proceedings
of
the
Parliaments
forces
in
those
parts
;
And
how
the
Enemie
did
mightily
desert
their
Colours
and
Commanders
;
yea
and
how
that
some
of
the
Commanders
themselves
with
their
Souldiers
came
in
unto
our
renowned
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
party
,
and
in
particular
,
that
a
Commander
with
a
party
of
Horse
from
the
Princes
Army
came
voluntarily
and
proffered
his
Service
to
his
Excellency
,
who
was
most
nobly
entertained
by
our
renowned
Generall
.
And
the
said
Commander
did
also
assure
his
Excellency
,
that
as
soone
as
oportunity
did
serve
,
divers
more
intended
to
come
away
from
the
Enemie
(
a
great
part
whereof
were
North-Countrie
Gentlemen
:
)
who
had
an
earnest
desire
to
serve
his
Excellency
;
And
that
a
party
of
Sir
Franis
Drakes
regiment
went
to
visit
a
guard
of
the
Enemies
kept
at
Burrington
,
where
they
tooke
the
Major
and
all
his
guard
being
about
40.
Horse
in
number
;
this
partie
of
ours
was
commanded
by
Major
Stephens
,
he
that
formerly
routed
Gorings
Brigade
and
tooke
his
Colours
from
him
.
About
the
12.
of
the
instant
Februarie
,
our
prudent
and
provident
Worthies
of
the
House
of
Commons
tooke
into
their
serious
consideration
the
great
obstructions
in
severall
parts
of
the
kingdome
,
and
how
much
it
might
prejudice
the
people
,
in
case
they
should
not
enjoy
the
benefit
of
the
Lawes
of
the
kingdome
:
Whereupon
,
The
Assizes
of
Oyer
and
Terminer
revived
.
they
ordered
,
That
(
as
formerly
)
Commissions
should
be
issued
forth
under
the
Great-Seale
of
England
to
the
justices
of
Assizes
,
and
Oyer
and
Terminet
,
Goale-deliveries
and
Nisi-prius
should
continue
and
proceede
in
their
power
in
their
Circuits
,
according
to
former
Votes
and
instructions
.
A
singular
good
worke
,
indeed
,
and
much
conducing
to
settlement
of
the
peace
and
tranquility
of
the
Common-wealth
;
the
long
intermission
whereof
(
which
could
not
till
now
be
well
remedied
by
reason
of
the
Civill-warres
among
us
)
having
beene
of
great
prejudice
to
the
whole
Kingdome
.
And
the
19.
of
this
instant
Februarie
being
Thursday
,
the
House
had
ordered
a
day
should
be
set
a
part
as
a
solemne
day
of
Thankesgiving
for
the
great
mercie
of
God
to
this
Kingdome
for
the
happie
surrender
of
the
City
of
Chester
into
the
Parliaments
possession
,
A
Solemne
Thanksgiving
for
Chester
,
and
a
charitable
Collection
made
.
and
that
a
Collection
should
be
made
in
all
the
Churches
,
for
the
releife
of
the
Sicke
,
mained
and
wounded
Souldiers
that
lay
before
that
place
;
and
likewise
for
the
releife
of
other
distressed
people
in
and
about
that
Citie
,
who
had
suffered
much
and
beene
brought
into
great
poverty
and
miserie
by
the
enemies
there
.
And
our
most
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
kept
the
like
solemn-day
of
Thanksgiving
in
their
armie
,
to
blesse
God
with
us
for
this
great
mercie
unto
us
.
And
see
and
admire
,
as
a
farther
ground
of
Thankefulnes
,
and
to
raise
up
our
Spirits
to
a
higher
pitch
of
bounden
gratitude
;
Even
the
very
same
morning
that
we
were
praising
the
Lord
for
that
great
mercy
so
graciously
received
,
there
came
yet
more
joyfull
newes
to
the
Parliament
,
of
a
great
overthrow
given
by
his
Excellency
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Forces
,
to
the
Enemy
at
Torrington
in
the
West
,
A
fresh
spurre
to
quicken
the
spirit
of
praises
.
the
particulars
of
which
so
memorable
a
victory
,
cannot
(
I
conceive
)
but
be
of
most
singular
satisfaction
to
the
Kingdome
and
people
of
God
,
especially
;
I
shall
therefore
give
the
Reader
a
full
and
faithfull
intimation
thereof
,
as
it
was
sent
in
a
Letter
from
a
Gentleman
of
piety
,
credit
,
and
eminency
,
in
his
Excellencies
Army
,
and
was
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
,
Febr.
the
20.
which
was
as
followeth
:
SIR
,
SAturday
,
Febr.
14.
our
Army
marched
from
Crediton
and
the
quarters
thereabout
to
Chimleigh
,
Sunday
they
marched
very
early
to
a
Rendezvouze
some
two
miles
in
the
way
to
Torrington
,
with
intention
to
have
gone
on
,
but
our
Parties
of
horse
bringing
in
some
prisoners
,
by
whose
examination
we
could
not
certainly
learn
which
way
the
Enemy
bent
,
whereupon
another
party
was
sent
out
of
Colonell
Butlers
Troope
,
the
forlorn
of
which
party
being
twelve
took
twelve
of
the
Lord
Gorings
Life-guard
,
and
24
Horse
,
and
brought
them
to
the
Generall
,
upon
their
examination
it
appeares
,
the
Enemy
was
ignorant
of
our
motion
;
The
Lord
Hopton
was
in
Torrington
.
And
further
,
that
a
party
of
the
Enemies
Horse
was
at
Burrington
,
the
Generall
sent
a
partie
of
Horse
to
meet
with
them
,
under
command
of
Captaine
Barry
,
who
accordingly
charged
the
Enemy
,
put
them
to
a
rout
,
shot
Lieutenant
Colonell
Dundash
a
Renegado
,
and
of
the
Lord
Cleevelands
Brigade
,
and
tooke
severall
prisoners
,
and
brought
Dundash
three
miles
on
the
way
,
but
being
mortally
wounded
,
was
inforced
to
leave
him
at
Ringdash
a
foot
quarter
of
ours
.
Also
another
party
of
Horse
toward
the
East
met
with
the
Enemy
,
taking
some
Prisoners
and
Horse
,
and
shot
Major
Bret
;
by
this
time
a
Bridge
was
made
up
some
two
miles
off
Chimleigh
,
so
that
our
Army
might
with
convenience
march
over
,
but
the
day
being
so
far
spent
,
it
was
not
held
fit
to
march
with
the
whole
Army
,
so
three
Regiments
of
Horse
and
three
of
Foot
marched
some
foure
miles
towards
the
Enemy
;
that
night
the
rest
returned
to
Chimleigh
,
with
Orders
to
march
.
Munday
Feb.
16.
the
Generall
with
that
part
of
the
Army
that
was
at
Chimleigh
marched
up
to
the
rest
of
the
Army
and
within
five
miles
of
Torrington
had
a
generall
Rendezvouze
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
,
drew
them
up
in
Batalia
,
and
so
marched
up
towards
the
Enemy
.
When
we
came
within
two
miles
of
Torringron
,
our
forlorne
hope
of
Horse
charged
theirs
,
put
them
to
retreat
,
whereupon
they
came
on
again
with
a
very
strong
party
,
and
put
ours
to
a
stand
;
the
reserves
of
our
forlorn
being
come
up
,
and
some
foot
,
forced
them
to
their
Body
againe
,
our
forlorn
of
horse
pursued
and
alarmed
them
at
Squire
Rolls
his
house
,
within
a
mile
of
Torrington
where
they
began
to
fortifie
,
but
the
Enemy
perceiving
our
Foot
came
up
,
quit
the
House
,
and
drew
their
Forces
to
Torrington
,
and
our
forlorne
of
Horse
advanced
after
them
.
The
Enemy
drew
their
Foot
out
of
the
Town
into
the
closes
about
a
quarter
of
a
mile
,
our
forlorn
hope
of
Foot
lined
the
hedges
,
and
so
faced
each
other
about
two
houres
,
within
halfe
Musket
shot
e●changed
many
shot
,
and
there
was
then
continuall
skirmishing
by
the
Forlornes
and
Reserves
on
both
sides
,
and
some
Prisoners
taken
;
by
this
time
it
began
to
be
darke
,
and
a
Councell
of
War
was
called
,
whether
to
engage
before
day
or
not
,
whereupon
the
Generall
,
Lieutenant
Generall
,
with
the
rest
of
the
Colonels
,
deferred
a
Resolution
a
little
time
,
and
rid
to
the
forlorn
hope
,
to
see
in
what
posture
they
were
while
they
were
there
,
the
Tattoo
was
heard
to
beat
in
the
Towne
,
which
assured
us
the
Enemy
continued
in
the
Town
,
not
flying
away
,
as
was
reported
,
but
to
be
certaine
,
six
Dragoones
were
commanded
to
creep
under
a
hedge
neer
the
Barracadoes
,
and
to
give
fire
,
to
see
whether
they
would
answer
,
by
which
we
might
know
whether
they
stood
to
defend
the
Towne
.
The
Enemy
received
the
charge
,
and
answered
it
with
a
very
sharp
volley
of
shot
.
Our
forlorn
hope
seeing
the
Dragoons
engaged
gave
fire
:
whereupon
the
Enemy
gave
fire
all
along
the
hedges
and
Works
;
thereupon
the
Reserve
to
the
forlorn
came
on
to
relieve
them
,
and
so
being
engaged
,
the
whole
Army
advanced
,
and
about
eight
at
night
the
battell
began
some
six
fields
from
the
Town
,
and
we
fought
from
hedge
to
hedge
untill
we
beat
them
into
their
Barracadoes
,
which
they
maintained
for
an
houre
after
very
resolutely
,
our
men
being
often
repulsed
,
yet
at
last
got
over
the
Barracadoes
,
and
forced
the
Enemy
into
the
Town
:
whereupon
the
Horse
were
let
in
,
who
scouring
the
streets
were
received
by
the
Enemy
,
and
a
hot
charge
given
by
both
parties
,
yet
it
pleased
God
at
the
last
we
do
〈◊〉
them
out
of
the
Barracadoes
at
the
furthest
end
of
the
Towne
,
and
by
this
time
many
prisoners
were
taken
and
put
into
the
Church
,
but
farre
more
escaped
being
darke
,
Torrington
Church
fired
by
the
Enemy
.
over
the
hedges
and
by-wayes
,
which
was
not
possible
for
us
to
prevent
,
throwing
downe
their
Arms
,
and
every
man
flying
severall
waies
.
Our
Forces
were
no
sooner
possest
of
the
Towne
,
but
the
Enemies
Magazine
which
they
left
in
the
Church
was
fired
,
whether
on
purpose
by
the
Enemy
,
or
by
accident
,
we
cannot
yet
learne
:
but
it
proved
a
terrible
blow
not
only
blazing
up
the
Church
;
with
all
the
wood
and
lead
that
was
upon
it
,
deforming
many
houses
in
the
Town
,
but
killed
some
of
the
Prisoners
in
the
Church
,
and
some
of
our
men
that
were
in
the
Church-Yard
:
two
great
Webs
of
Lead
fell
within
twice
a
Horse
length
of
the
Generall
,
but
it
pleased
God
he
escaped
,
though
in
eminent
danger
;
many
others
being
hurt
both
with
the
Timber
,
Stones
and
Lead
,
most
of
the
Towne
was
shaken
by
this
blow
,
being
the
terriblest
that
hath
been
seen
in
the
memory
of
man
,
there
being
about
80
Barrels
of
powder
blown
up
together
,
and
one
barell
which
was
blowne
out
of
the
Church
into
the
streete
,
which
took
not
fire
.
The
Enemy
perceiving
their
Magazine
to
be
〈◊〉
fired
,
gave
one
charge
more
with
their
horse
up
to
our
Barracadoes
,
commanded
by
Sir
Iohn
Digby
,
but
our
Musketeers
gave
fire
,
whereupon
they
tooke
their
farewell
,
our
first
instantly
advanced
through
the
Towne
after
them
,
and
began
the
pursue
about
11
of
the
clock
at
night
.
Hoptons
Army
totally
routed
.
Thus
it
hath
pleased
God
in
an
instant
to
scatter
those
Forces
of
the
Lord
Hoptons
,
his
infantry
being
taken
,
slaine
,
and
totally
routed
,
his
horse
,
many
taken
and
dispersed
,
and
the
rest
gone
in
great
disorder
toward
Cornwall
,
where
shortly
I
hope
we
shall
meet
with
the
remnant
left
of
that
crew
,
and
put
an
end
to
the
Field
Enemy
in
the
West
of
England
.
They
confest
they
had
8
Regiments
of
Horse
,
consisting
of
2500
men
;
some
other
of
their
Officers
that
are
prisoners
,
The
valour
of
the
Cornish
men
.
say
3000.
Indeed
they
are
very
resolute
men
,
sought
valiantly
,
and
after
they
were
chased
from
hedge
to
hedge
,
defended
their
Barracadoes
and
Works
at
push
of
Pike
,
and
with
the
butt
end
of
their
Muskets
,
till
our
Foot
got
over
a
hedge
and
flankd
them
,
so
that
they
were
forced
to
quit
it
.
They
were
old
Cornish
Foot
,
and
all
Green●iles
and
Gorings
old
Souldiers
,
both
English
and
Irish
,
who
were
ingaged
in
this
service
,
but
now
are
scattered
.
We
have
abundance
of
men
wounded
,
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
more
than
have
been
at
any
storme
since
the
Army
came
forth
,
for
indeed
every
hedge
was
as
it
were
a
Bulwark
to
the
Enemy
,
so
strong
are
their
hedges
in
those
parts
,
but
few
of
ours
killed
,
many
of
the
Enemies
,
both
Horse
and
Foot
.
Let
the
glory
of
the
victory
be
all
given
to
God
.
Our
first
Word
in
this
fight
was
Emanuell
,
God
with
us
,
and
a
Farre
Push
in
our
hats
.
Their
Word
was
,
We
are
with
you
,
and
a
handkercheif
tyed
about
their
right
Armes
,
but
by
taking
some
of
ours
prisoners
the
Enemy
had
gained
the
Word
and
Sign●●
,
and
therefore
we
changed
our
Word
,
which
was
Truth
,
and
a
handkercheif
or
white
marke
in
our
hats
.
A
true
List
of
the
Prisoners
,
and
of
the
number
slaine
and
wounded
on
both
sides
in
this
fierce
fight
and
brave
victory
at
Torrington
.
Prisoners
,
prizes
,
and
spoil
,
in
and
after
this
fight
.
The
slaine
in
this
fight
.
PRisoners
taken
of
the
Enemies
600.
among
whom
were
many
of
quality
,
even
80
of
the
Princes
Life-Guard
,
30
of
Hoptons
Life-Guard
,
one
Lieutenant
Colonell
,
9
or
10
Captaines
,
6
Lieutenants
,
one
Cornet
,
3
Ensignes
,
together
with
other
Officers
,
200
Horse
,
3000
Armes
,
Hopton
himself
shot
in
the
thigh
neer
the
belly
,
one
Letter
said
shot
dangerously
in
the
belly
,
Sir
John
Digby
wounded
in
the
head
,
and
some
others
of
note
sorely
wounded
,
and
Major
Threave
,
and
Captaine
Frie
and
other
Officers
slaine
.
Of
the
Enemies
slaine
in
the
City
by
firing
the
Magazine
200.
full
80
barrels
of
powder
blown
up
in
the
Church
,
which
(
as
was
most
credibly
and
for
certaine
informed
)
was
done
on
purpose
by
Hoptons
instigation
,
who
gave
20
l.
to
one
of
their
owne
party
to
fire
the
same
,
a
most
cruell
act.
20
of
ours
slaine
in
the
fight
,
and
by
blowing
up
the
Magazine
,
and
no
more
;
and
about
100
wounded
.
The
Lord
Hoptons
Commission
to
be
Generall
under
the
Prince
,
Sir
John
Digbies
Commission
to
be
Governour
of
the
Forces
before
Plymouth
,
and
other
Papers
of
consequence
taken
.
Of
the
Lord
Hoptons
about
400
or
500
li.
in
money
left
behind
at
his
Quarters
,
with
much
plunder
left
in
Portmantles
,
and
in
other
places
behind
them
.
All
the
Enemies
bagge
and
baggage
taken
,
and
great
store
of
provisions
taken
in
the
Town
;
the
Enemy
totally
routed
and
fled
in
great
disorder
into
Cornwall
,
The
Parliaments
gratuity
to
the
Messengers
that
brought
this
good
newes
.
and
ours
still
in
the
pursuit
of
them
.
The
two
Messengers
that
brought
the
Letters
intimating
this
great
victory
,
were
called
into
the
House
of
Commons
,
and
had
40
l.
given
them
,
as
a
gratuity
for
their
pains
in
the
journey
.
And
the
Messenger
that
brought
this
foresaid
List
and
other
Letters
in
confirmation
of
this
great
victory
,
had
20
l.
given
to
him
also
.
A
day
of
solemne
thanksgiving
set
apart
for
this
great
Victory
at
Torrington
.
And
upon
the
23
of
this
instant
Febr.
the
House
of
Commons
ordered
that
Thursday
come
fortnight
being
the
11
of
March
,
a
day
of
solemne
Thanksgiving
,
should
be
kept
in
London
and
Westminster
,
and
within
ten
miles
about
,
for
this
great
mercy
and
brave
victorie
at
Torrington
;
And
for
the
Countrie
it
was
ordered
that
in
respect
Thursday
7.
night
was
by
a
former
order
appointed
a
day
of
Thankesgiving
for
the
surrender
of
Chester
,
in
the
severall
Counties
under
the
Parliaments
power
,
that
on
the
same
day
,
hearty
thankes
should
likewise
be
rendred
by
the
Ministers
of
the
severall
Counties
for
this
other
great
mercy
at
Torrington
.
The
Court
of
Wards
utterly
put
down
.
Upon
the
24.
instant
,
the
House
of
Parliament
taking
occasion
by
an
ordinance
for
the
discharging
of
the
Ward-ship
of
the
Heyres-male
of
Sir
Christopher
Wray
,
late
a
most
worthie
Member
of
the
House
of
Commons
;
They
fell
upon
a
serious
debate
touching
the
Legality
or
Illegality
of
Wardships
in
generall
,
and
after
some
time
spent
therein
,
they
ordered
that
the
Court
of
Wardships
it selfe
,
and
all
Wardships
Austres
les
Mains
Primer
Seisins
,
and
all
other
charges
incident
to
the
said
Office
should
be
from
that
present
day
taken
away
;
And
all
Tenures
of
homage
and
all
fines
,
licences
,
pardons
of
Alienation
&c.
should
be
likewise
taken
away
.
This
Vote
being
presently
sent
up
to
the
Lords
House
for
their
Concurrence
,
their
Lordships
concurred
accordingly
therein
.
And
for
the
better
satisfaction
of
the
Reader
,
I
have
thought
fit
to
set
downe
the
Copy
of
the
order
or
Vote
it selfe
,
verbatim
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
A
Copy
of
the
Order
or
Vote
in
Parliament
for
puting
downe
the
Court
of
Wards
.
IT
is
this
day
Ordered
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
Assembled
in
Parliament
,
that
the
Court
of
Wards
and
Liveries
,
and
all
Wardship
,
Lilerie
,
Primer
Seisins
,
and
Austres
les
Maines
,
and
all
other
charges
insident
or
rising
for
or
by
reason
of
Wardship
,
Livery
,
Primer
Seisin
,
or
Austres
les
Maines
be
from
this
day
taken
away
,
and
that
all
Tenures
by
Homage
,
and
all
Fynes
,
Lycences
,
Seisures
,
and
Pardons
for
alienation
,
and
all
other
charges
insident
thereunto
he
likewise
taken
away
,
and
that
all
Tenures
by
Knights
service
,
either
of
his
Majesty
or
others
,
or
by
Knights
service
or
Soccage
in
Capite
of
his
Majesty
,
be
turned
into
free
and
Common
Soccage
.
This
act
of
grace
and
happines
to
the
Kingdome
I
conceive
not
to
be
inferiour
to
any
of
the
former
Acts
or
Votes
passed
by
the
Parliament
,
and
must
needs
be
extraordinary
acceptable
especially
to
the
Gentrie
of
England
,
who
by
meanes
of
that
Court
were
kept
under
in
a
mighty
deale
of
homage
and
vassalrie
in
their
Children
and
estates
;
and
they
,
therefore
,
now
so
much
the
more
bound
to
doe
God
the
more
good
spirituall
service
by
how
much
he
hath
thus
set
them
and
theirs
at
such
an
enlarged
libertie
and
freedome
from
this
temporall
service
.
About
the
26.
of
this
instant
Februarie
,
we
had
certaine
and
full
confirmation
by
Letters
both
from
active
and
courageous
Colonell
Birch
of
the
famous
victorie
obtained
over
the
Enemie
at
Cardiffe
by
the
Parliaments
forces
under
the
Command
of
valiant
and
faithfull
Major
Generall
Laughorn
,
Sir
Trevor
Williams
and
Colonell
Morgan
,
the
substance
whereof
was
,
as
followeth
:
Ragland-Castle
in
Wales
having
long
time
beene
fortified
by
the
Earle
of
Worcester
,
a
Papist
,
did
of
late
much
increase
in
strength
,
and
committed
many
cruelties
upon
the
Countie
of
Monmouth
,
plundring
,
firing
and
destroying
Townes
and
Houses
,
having
the
whole
Countrie
under
their
power
,
except
some
few
Garrisons
of
the
Parliaments
,
The
brave
victorie
obtained
over
the
Enemie
at
Cardiffe
in
Glamorganshire
no
way
able
to
resist
them
:
Now
,
at
length
,
the
Ragland
horse
drew
towards
Cardiffe
in
Glamorganshire
being
a
Parliament
Garrison
;
whereupon
the
Governour
and
Committee
there
sent
to
Colonell
Kern
,
lately
made
High-Sheriffe
of
that
Shire
by
the
Parliament
,
and
to
the
rest
of
the
Countrie
to
rise
in
a
body
,
to
oppose
the
Enemie
.
But
contrarie
to
expectation
,
this
Colonell
Kern
and
the
Malignant
Gentrie
being
at
their
Rendevouz
,
so
prevailed
with
the
people
thus
now
raised
,
as
to
besiege
Cardiffe
,
Colonell
Kern
the
High-Sheriffe
revolts
and
joynes
with
the
Malig.
Gentry
against
the
Par●iament
.
which
was
done
with
about
2000.
men
;
and
so
in
a
short
time
they
tooke
the
Towne
;
having
also
the
assistance
of
the
Malignant
Townsmen
.
Hereupon
the
Governour
,
Committee
and
Souldiers
,
betooke
themselves
to
the
Castle
;
And
Gods
good
providence
so
ordered
it
,
that
Major
Generall
Laughorn
,
Sir
Trevor
Williams
and
Colonell
Keyrl
and
a
party
sent
from
Bristol
from
Major
Generall
Skippon
,
came
in
good
season
to
their
assistance
;
(
for
,
the
Governour
and
Committee
,
as
I
toucht
before
,
had
sent
to
them
and
to
Colonell
Morgan
,
to
acquaint
them
with
their
estate
;
their
provisions
were
now
almost
spent
in
the
Castle
)
and
being
so
come
fought
most
valiantly
with
the
Country
men
and
Ragland
forces
(
who
were
joyned
on
a
Heath
neere
the
Towne
)
and
at
length
,
by
Gods
great
mercy
to
us
,
routed
them
and
just
upon
the
nick
thereof
,
Colonell
Morgan
with
a
party
from
Gloucester
came
in
also
unto
them
and
did
brave
service
in
the
pursuite
of
the
Enemie
where
they
slew
many
and
tooke
many
prisoners
and
forced
them
to
flie
backe
to
the
Towne
;
but
Major
Generall
Laughorn
pursued
them
and
releived
the
Castle
,
the
enemie
continuing
in
the
Towne
a
while
,
till
at
last
Articles
were
agreed
on
that
they
should
march
away
with
〈◊〉
flying
,
match
lighted
〈◊〉
But
having
marched
some
pretty
distance
from
the
Towne
,
〈◊〉
was
given
by
the
Enemie
for
●●●ach
of
their
articles
,
whereupon
both
sides
were
ingaged
in
a
second
very
hot
fight
,
A
second
fight
and
brave
victory
.
in
which
were
slaine
and
drowned
of
the
Enemie
at
least
400.
above
500.
taken
prisoners
,
the
rest
were
all
scattered
and
fled
;
we
lost
very
few
men
in
this
service
,
though
many
were
hurt
.
This
service
,
certainly
,
was
of
very
great
concernment
,
The
slain
,
prisoners
and
prizes
.
and
rightly
considered
with
the
circumstances
,
was
none
of
the
least
mercies
,
among
many
of
our
late
famous
successes
and
victories
,
which
God
vouchsafed
us
.
For
had
the
Treacherous
plot
tooke
effect
by
this
Colonell
Kerns
defaction
and
the
revolt
of
this
County
of
Glamorgan
,
The
great
concernment
of
this
victory
South-Wales
had
beene
lost
again
,
which
probably
would
have
afforded
many
thousands
to
the
king
,
to
joyne
in
a
body
with
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
,
who
,
to
this
end
and
on
this
hope
had
drawne
his
forces
this
way
from
Oxford
to
Worcester
and
so
forward
hither
,
thus
to
joyne
and
make
strong
recruites
;
and
also
to
have
gathered
together
their
scattered
quarter'd-men
that
came
from
Chester
with
Byron
,
and
at
Garrisons
thereabout
,
and
thus
to
make
a
fair
armie
in
the
field
presently
.
But
,
our
God
(
with
whom
they
consulted
not
)
saw
and
smiled
at
their
malice
and
mischiefe
,
and
hath
thus
most
graciously
crushed
this
Cockatri●e
in
the
Egge
;
and
made
this
dangerous
defigne
,
a
meere
blasted
Embrio
dying
in
the
wombe
;
ever
magnified
and
blessed
be
the
Lord
our
good
God
for
it
.
Upon
the
intelligence
of
which
most
famous
victory
to
the
Parliament
,
The
Parliaments
gratitude
to
Maior
Gen.
Laughorn
for
this
good
service
.
it
was
ordered
that
1000
l.
should
be
forthwith
charged
upon
the
Excise
for
the
payment
of
renowned
Major
Generall
Laughornes
forces
.
And
the
Commons
conferred
upon
himselfe
an
additionall
considerable
estate
,
in
regard
of
the
singular
good
service
,
now
and
formerly
performed
by
him
most
faithfully
and
successefully
for
the
King
and
Parliament
.
And
upon
the
28.
of
this
instant
Februarie
we
received
most
certaine
intelligence
of
the
taking
of
Corff-Castle
,
which
being
fully
related
in
a
Letter
sent
from
those
parts
from
a
speciall
good
hand
,
I
have
here
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
inserted
a
Copy
thereof
,
which
was
,
as
followeth
:
Sir
There
being
in
Corffe-castle
,
One
Leiutenant
Colonell
Pitman
,
who
had
formerly
served
the
Lord
Inchiquin
,
in
Ireland
;
upon
some
intimation
given
that
he
had
a
desire
to
doe
the
Parliament
an
acceptable
service
in
procuring
this
Castle
to
be
delivered
up
to
the
Parliaments
possession
,
Corffe
Castle
delivered
up
to
the
Parliament
.
in
case
he
might
have
a
protection
granted
him
.
Accordingly
a
protection
was
here
privately
procured
,
and
sent
downe
unto
him
;
and
thereupon
the
plot
was
thus
laid
,
viz.
Lieutenant
Colonell
Pitman
having
speech
with
Captaine
Aniketell
the
Governour
told
him
,
that
if
he
would
give
way
unto
it
he
would
goe
into
Somersetshire
and
privately
get
100.
men
more
,
and
bring
them
into
the
Castle
,
and
then
considering
what
had
been
formerly
done
he
made
no
question
but
they
should
beat
off
the
besiegers
,
and
make
them
quit
the
place
:
and
that
he
would
finde
meanes
to
colour
his
going
out
by
obtaining
leave
to
goe
for
an
exchange
of
a
friend
of
his
for
one
of
the
Parliaments
side
that
was
prisoner
in
the
Castle
;
Which
being
assented
unto
,
and
leave
given
by
Colonell
Bingham
for
him
to
goe
forth
accordingly
;
an
appointment
was
made
,
and
the
designe
so
laid
,
as
that
Pitman
under
the
Colour
of
bringing
in
the
100.
men
for
the
enemy
should
bring
in
100.
of
the
Parliaments
Souldiers
,
and
that
the
besiegers
should
give
the
onset
the
same
time
.
Accordingly
100.
commanded
men
were
taken
out
of
severall
Companies
of
the
Garrison
of
Waymouth
,
and
secretly
marched
to
Lulworth
castle
,
whence
they
marched
away
with
some
30.
or
40.
more
joyned
with
them
,
as
silently
as
they
could
untill
they
came
to
the
place
;
Lieutenant
Colonell
Pitman
leading
them
on
to
the
Sally-port
,
where
Captaine
Aniketill
the
Governour
stood
to
welcome
them
with
much
courtesie
,
some
of
the
men
being
Somersetshiremen
,
fitted
for
the
purpose
,
he
being
that
Countrey-man
,
yet
some
intermixed
amongst
them
in
a
disguised
habit
who
knew
all
parts
of
the
castle
.
When
50
of
these
were
entered
,
Captaine
Aniketill
seeing
many
yet
behind
refused
to
suffer
any
more
to
enter
,
saying
,
those
were
enough
,
and
more
than
he
could
tell
what
to
doe
with
;
at
which
Pitman
seemed
to
be
very
angry
,
saying
,
he
had
done
him
wrong
in
causing
him
to
bring
men
so
far
with
the
hazard
of
their
lives
,
and
then
to
shut
them
out
,
and
make
them
lie
in
the
cold
,
and
to
be
in
danger
of
having
their
throats
cut
.
But
those
that
were
taken
in
got
presently
some
of
them
into
the
Kings
Tower
,
others
into
the
Queenes
Tower
,
and
the
rest
into
the
two
Platformes
,
standing
upon
their
guard
,
and
making
it
good
,
expecting
the
besiegers
would
give
the
onset
by
scalado
or
otherwise
,
it
being
about
two
of
the
clocke
after
midnight
,
and
thus
it
continved
three
or
foure
〈◊〉
,
the
besiegers
in
all
that
time
never
falling
on
,
and
the
Garrison
in
the
meane
space
shooting
and
vapouring
and
threatning
to
cut
the
throats
of
all
that
were
entred
.
But
those
50.
standing
stoutly
to
it
,
at
last
when
it
was
open
day
the
besiegers
,
when
they
saw
their
friends
that
were
formerly
entred
to
be
on
the
tops
of
the
Towers
platformes
,
then
they
began
to
shew
themselves
,
and
the
enemy
bestowed
some
shot
on
them
but
without
doing
any
harme
.
At
last
the
Garrison
seeing
themselves
betrayed
,
and
that
it
was
bootlesse
for
them
to
stand
it
out
any
longer
demanded
a
parley
;
which
was
granted
and
agreement
made
that
all
their
lives
should
be
spared
,
and
those
that
were
of
the
Town
should
returne
quietly
to
their
houses
,
whereupon
two
by
a
ladder
came
over
the
walls
.
The
rest
seeing
it
,
began
againe
to
shoot
and
so
brake
quarter
:
so
as
in
conclusion
they
all
became
prisoners
at
discretion
,
their
lives
excepted
being
sevenscore
in
number
or
thereabout
.
The
Souldiers
got
store
of
plunder
;
besides
which
,
there
were
found
17.
barrels
of
powder
,
with
match
,
&c.
good
store
of
victuall
,
besides
30.
prisoners
or
thereabout
set
at
liberty
.
In
this
Action
there
was
but
one
man
lost
on
the
Parliaments
side
,
though
the
Enemy
shot
often
and
threw
downe
great
stones
from
the
wall
.
And
thus
the
Lord
,
every
way
mightily
shewed
himselfe
for
us
,
to
the
glory
of
his
own
great
name
,
the
good
of
us
his
unworthy
servants
and
the
great
dread
and
amazement
of
all
our
implacable
and
incorrigible
enemies
,
to
him
,
therefore
,
alone
,
be
all
the
honour
and
glorie
of
all
these
our
most
memorable
mercies
and
mighty
deliverances
.
And
here
I
shall
againe
desire
the
godly
Reader
to
make
a
short
stay
,
and
to
take
a
briefe
and
gratefull
review
of
all
the
rare
and
rich
mercies
of
this
Moneth
also
,
in
the
Lords
admirable
preservation
and
advancement
of
the
prosperity
of
this
his
Burning-Bush
,
thus
,
still
not
Consumed
,
nay
contrariwise
,
still
freshly
flourishing
and
preserved
,
The
Burning
Bush
not
Consumed
.
both
,
in
the
reducing
of
Belvoir
castle
,
the
faire
City
of
Chester
,
Town
and
Castle
to
the
obedience
of
the
Parliament
,
1.
In
the
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemie
at
Ashbie
de
la
Zouch
and
the
prosperous
proceedings
of
our
forces
in
the
2.
West
.
3.
In
the
establishment
of
the
judges
to
ride
their
Circuites
againe
,
and
keeping
quarterly
Assizes
in
all
Countries
〈◊〉
the
power
of
the
Parliament
.
4
In
the
famous
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Torrington
in
the
West
,
and
totally
routing
Hoptons
Army
there
.
5
In
putting
down
the
Court
of
Wards
;
the
famous
preservation
of
Cardiffe
Towne
and
Castle
,
and
mighty
victory
obtained
therein
:
6
And
the
stratagemicall
possession
of
the
strong
Garrison
of
Corff-Castle
.
All
which
remarkable
mercies
seriously
considered
,
and
gratefully
preponderated
,
O
how
great
cause
have
we
all
with
holy
David
frequently
and
frevently
to
enter
into
that
his
sweet
Soul-Soliloquie
,
and
pious
expostulation
with
our
owne
hearts
,
Psal.
116.
12
,
13
,
14.
What
shall
we
re-pay
and
render
to
the
Lord
for
all
his
benefits
thus
heaped
and
multiplyed
upon
us
?
But
take
the
Cup
of
salvation
,
and
pay
our
Vowes
unto
the
Lord
,
which
we
have
made
in
the
depth
of
our
d●lorous
daies
unto
him
.
But
now
proceed
.
And
now
we
shall
againe
begin
the
most
amiable
and
delectable
March
.
1646.
progresse
in
the
comfortable
contemplation
of
the
Parliamentary
Mercies
of
this
Moneth
of
March
.
1646.
with
the
farther
most
famous
successefull
proceedings
of
our
victorious
Army
in
the
West
,
since
the
coming
thereof
into
Cornwall
;
and
therein
particularly
their
taking
of
Launceston
,
a
strong
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
in
that
Countrie
,
Launceston
in
Cornwall
taken
by
the
Parliaments
Forces
.
which
being
fully
and
truly
related
in
a
Letter
by
that
worthy
Gentlemen
Master
Rushworth
,
our
most
noble
Generall
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Secretary
,
sent
to
the
Speaker
to
the
honourable
House
of
Commons
,
I
have
here
given
the
Reader
an
exact
and
true
Copy
thereof
,
which
was
as
followeth
;
SIR
,
UPon
Tuesday
the
24
of
Febr.
the
Generall
began
his
march
with
the
Army
from
Bedford
,
and
part
from
Torrington
,
and
quartered
that
night
at
Holsworth
,
being
12
miles
from
one
place
,
and
15
miles
from
the
other
,
an
extraordinary
rainy
day
,
and
wayes
extraordinary
deep
.
Wednesday
the
25
we
advanced
from
Holsworth
to
Launceston
,
being
ten
long
miles
,
that
the
Enemy
might
be
the
more
amazed
at
the
Armies
entring
of
Cornwall
,
Colonell
Butler
was
sent
from
Holsworth
with
a
party
of
1000
Horse
and
400
Dragoons
,
on
Tuesday
night
as
farre
as
Stratton
in
Cornwall
,
to
beat
up
the
Enemies
Quarters
,
and
accordingly
that
night
he
passed
the
River
,
where
the
Enemy
had
raised
up
a
Brest-Worke
at
Tamarton
Bridge
,
and
broke
down
the
Bridge
to
hinder
our
passage
over
,
but
presently
quit
the
passage
,
whereupon
he
forced
the
Horse
as
well
as
Foot
,
that
kept
Guard
,
to
retreat
to
their
other
Guards
.
and
〈…〉
to
the
place
appointed
for
their
drawing
together
upon
an
〈◊〉
,
when
he
charged
their
Horse
severall
times
:
at
last
it
pleased
God
to
put
the
Enemy
to
the
flight
.
He
tooke
about
300
Horse
and
80
prisoners
,
he
had
more
prisoners
and
some
of
quality
,
but
the
Souldiers
minding
their
●●ry
and
booty
in
Horses
,
many
of
the
prisoners
escaped
;
this
party
of
Horse
of
the
Enemies
being
about
800
that
lay
to
keepe
Guard
upon
the
River
Tamar
,
was
commanded
by
Major
Generall
Webbe
,
who
with
the
rest
of
the
Commanders
,
were
put
to
a
disorderly
Retreat
,
with
the
rest
of
their
Horses
;
which
gave
them
such
an
alarm
towards
the
North
parts
of
Cornwall
,
that
it
forced
them
to
draw
their
Horse
back
,
the
rest
of
the
Army
marching
to
Launceston
,
which
amazed
them
likewise
on
the
left
hand
,
that
if
their
intentions
were
for
breaking
through
,
we
could
not
tell
what
resolution
to
take
.
When
we
came
within
two
miles
of
Launceston
,
we
met
with
their
Scouts
,
having
taken
severall
of
them
,
we
understood
that
Colonell
Basset
with
Horse
and
Foot
was
resolved
to
keep
Launceston
,
and
not
to
permit
our
entrance
into
the
same
,
whereupon
the
forlorn
hope
of
Horse
and
Foot
were
sent
to
force
entrance
into
the
Towne
,
the
Enemy
shut
the
Gates
,
made
some
opposition
,
but
at
last
quit
the
Town
,
and
that
disorderly
;
we
took
some
prisoners
,
and
killed
some
〈◊〉
of
them
,
night
being
come
on
,
the
rest
escaped
in
the
darke
;
the
Arms
and
Magazine
in
the
Towne
we
seized
upon
;
we
find
the
Country
,
and
particularly
the
place
,
to
expresse
much
joy
at
our
coming
,
though
they
were
made
believe
by
the
Enemy
,
that
the
Army
would
give
no
quarter
to
any
Cornish
man
or
woman
,
which
they
did
for
the
most
part
believe
,
and
was
the
cause
of
a
great
terrour
upon
them
:
but
our
Souldiers
,
notwithstanding
the
opposition
they
had
at
their
entring
of
Launceston
,
did
not
so
much
as
plunder
any
one
house
,
nor
did
any
other
prejudice
to
the
Town
,
that
we
can
heare
of
,
but
I
hope
will
so
demean
themselves
in
pursuance
of
the
Generals
Proclamation
,
as
we
shall
conquer
the
Cornish
sooner
by
our
civility
than
by
the
Sword
.
Thus
far
into
Cornwall
it
pleased
God
to
prosper
things
with
us
,
and
I
hope
when
we
come
more
into
the
heart
of
the
County
,
we
shall
not
finde
so
many
Enemies
as
friends
.
Very
speedily
you
shall
receive
a
fuller
account
from
Your
humble
Servant
,
J.
R.
Launceston
,
26.
of
Febr.
1645.
about
nine
a
clock
in
the
morning
.
And
upon
the
2
of
this
instant
March
,
Abington
most
●ercely
a●sauled
,
and
most
bravely
defended
and
preserved
.
the
honourable
Houses
of
Parliament
took
the
Garrison
of
Abington
into
their
consideration
;
and
it
was
ordered
that
monies
should
speedly
be
sent
downe
for
the
payment
of
it
,
as
indeed
it
most
worthily
deserved
,
whom
the
Lord
did
most
admirably
assist
and
preserve
from
most
dangerous
and
desperate
ruine
,
by
a
most
furious
assault
so
daily
made
upon
them
by
the
Enemy
from
Oxford
;
whereof
,
as
this
day
we
were
given
to
understand
,
and
as
by
this
ensuing
Letter
to
renowned
Major
Generall
Browne
,
is
most
apparent
,
even
unto
full
satisfaction
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Honourable
Sir
;
I
Had
not
an
opportunity
to
send
my
Letters
formerly
written
,
but
now
God
hath
afforded
an
accasion
to
speed
away
his
Messenger
on
purpose
,
to
let
you
know
,
that
the
last
night
the
Enemy
drew
out
of
Oxford
with
a
strong
party
of
1000
Horse
,
and
all
the
strength
they
could
make
of
〈◊〉
,
and
notwithstanding
all
our
parties
abroad
,
and
our
Horse
Guard
,
they
came
between
Thrupp
and
Norcot
to
Barton
House
,
and
kept
covert
till
day
light
,
and
lay
still
after
the
Ravalue
was
beaten
,
and
our
out-Centinels
called
in
,
and
then
suddenly
arising
out
of
their
Ambushment
,
taking
the
advantage
,
our
Works
(
being
caved
out
)
at
the
Spurr
,
and
other
places
,
forced
our
Guards
,
beat
them
all
from
the
Works
,
entred
above
300
men
,
possest
themselves
of
Abby-Guard
,
Spur-Guard
,
Wayne-Guard
and
Barne
,
pressed
hard
towards
the
Prison
,
where
three
of
their
men
were
slaine
betweene
Master
Dues
House
and
the
Prison
,
by
which
time
we
had
taken
the
Alarm
,
and
our
men
were
got
together
,
and
made
good
the
passage
,
and
then
fearing
least
they
should
possesse
themselves
of
Bore-Bridge
,
and
so
let
in
their
Horse
,
(
which
they
had
in
great
numbers
about
our
Works
)
I
commanded
a
party
toward
the
Bridge
,
and
lodged
them
in
the
old
Redoubt
at
Bore-Lane
end
,
which
was
of
much
good
use
for
us
;
for
,
by
keeping
that
,
we
kept
the
Town
.
I
also
sent
another
party
which
did
very
good
service
at
Wainyard
.
In
the
〈◊〉
time
our
Horse
did
most
gallantly
charge
their
Foot
,
routed
their
Musketeers
,
and
we
had
doubtlesse
taken
most
of
them
that
were
over
the
Work
,
but
that
they
were
preserved
by
a
strong
body
of
their
Pikes
.
Major
Blundell
and
Colonell
Washburn
came
in
unto
us
in
good
time
,
Our
men
most
bravely
charges
the
Enemy
.
charged
gallantly
through
the
thickest
of
them
,
which
so
terrified
them
,
that
being
on
all
sides
beset
,
they
quit
their
ground
,
tumbled
over
the
Works
faster
than
they
came
in
;
The
Enemies
beaten
out
of
the
Town
.
and
besides
them
they
carried
away
,
we
took
13
prisoners
of
them
.
There
were
slaine
on
our
party
but
two
Common
Souldiers
:
Captain
Taylor
,
Captain
Maddocks
,
Quartermaster
Cox
,
were
dangerously
wounded
;
The
hurt
on
our
side
.
Major
Blundell
slightly
hurt
with
a
Halbert
on
the
thigh
,
Captain
Keeling
shot
in
the
hand
,
Colonell
Washburn
had
his
great
bay
horse
slaine
under
him
,
Quartermaster
Arnot
and
Major
Blundels
Cornet
Horses
were
slaine
,
and
many
of
our
men
sorely
wounded
.
The
dispute
was
very
harsh
for
the
time
,
but
God
gave
our
men
such
spirits
,
that
scorning
death
,
they
resolved
rather
to
lose
their
lives
than
the
Towne
,
and
some
of
them
fought
most
desperately
in
their
shirts
onely
as
they
started
out
of
their
beds
,
Some
of
ours
most
desperately
fought
in
their
shirts
only
.
and
could
but
snatch
up
their
weapons
,
and
flie
to
their
Horses
.
Our
Horse
Guard
that
lay
without
Ockbridge
ranne
all
away
,
whether
for
feare
of
the
Enemy
,
or
for
feare
of
being
called
to
an
account
for
their
neglect
,
I
know
not
,
they
were
part
of
Sussex
Troop
.
I
desire
you
will
please
to
order
the
Officers
of
Colonell
Rainsboroughs
Regiment
to
come
down
to
look
to
their
charge
,
there
being
here
but
foure
of
tenne
Commanders
.
I
am
informed
that
the
King
hath
sworne
he
will
have
Abbington
and
will
fire
it
;
The
King
vowed
to
have
Abington
,
and
to
fire
it
.
and
that
this
night
againe
we
shall
be
assaulted
with
2500
men
;
I
doubt
not
,
if
he
come
,
but
he
shall
finde
us
better
●●aided
than
before
.
Sir
,
I
beseech
you
be
pleased
to
hasten
down
some
〈◊〉
for
the
relief
of
our
poore
men
,
whose
necessities
are
great
,
and
their
need
of
encouragement
as
great
.
Sir
,
I
shall
desire
to
approve
my self
,
to
the
utmost
of
my
power
,
Your
Honours
most
humble
Servant
,
George
Pain
.
Abington
,
March
2.
1645.
And
here
,
good
Reader
,
I
shall
desire
thee
to
take
notice
of
Gods
extraordinary
providence
in
the
preservation
of
this
Town
,
A
passage
of
speciall
providence
in
the
preservation
of
Abington
.
i●
one
especiall
passage
,
which
was
omitted
in
the
Letter
,
whereof
I
was
credibly
informed
,
viz.
That
the
Enemy
having
got
the
Magazine
in
their
power
,
or
so
neer
it
,
that
they
might
have
fired
it
yet
were
so
confident
that
the
Town
was
certainly
theirs
,
that
though
they
might
,
yet
they
therefore
did
not
:
whereas
,
I
say
,
had
they
doubted
the
taking
of
it
,
they
would
,
no
doubt
,
have
done
it
,
and
then
had
irrecoverably
mastered
the
Town
,
our
Souldiers
not
having
above
three
charges
of
powder
left
them
at
that
time
,
and
so
might
easily
have
been
all
destroyed
and
taken
.
Besides
,
had
they
taken
this
Town
,
Abingtons
bad
and
sad
condition
had
it
now
been
taken
.
they
would
have
first
plundred
it
to
purpose
,
and
carried
away
whatever
was
portable
and
worth
having
,
and
then
unquestionably
,
have
set
the
whole
Town
on
fire
,
as
not
being
tenable
by
them
,
as
their
case
then
stood
,
the
King
(
at
this
time
)
necessitated
to
draw
all
the
Souldiers
into
the
Field
,
for
the
forming
of
a
Field
Army
,
and
not
able
to
keep
or
increase
Garrisons
,
especially
this
Garrison
at
this
time
.
Therefore
,
I
say
,
see
what
an
admirable
mercy
,
and
speciall
providence
and
protection
of
the
Lord
was
here
seene
to
this
Town
;
and
therefore
what
great
praise
and
Thanksgiving
is
due
to
the
Lord
for
the
same
.
But
to
goe
on
.
Upon
the
4.
of
this
instant
we
received
the
certaine
intelligence
and
confirmation
of
the
surrender
of
the
strong
Garrison
of
Ashbie
de
la
Zouch
,
Ashbie
de
la-Zouch
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
to
Leicester
forces
.
The
conditions
of
the
surrender
were
,
that
Hastings
,
alias
,
the
Lord
of
Loughborough
,
together
with
his
brother
the
Earle
of
Huntington
and
Colonell
Perkins
should
have
their
estates
unsequestred
,
protections
for
their
persons
,
&
passes
to
go
beyond
Sea
;
the
rest
of
the
Officers
to
have
liberty
to
compound
for
their
sequestration
,
and
passes
(
if
desired
)
to
go
beyond
Sea
also
;
and
the
Garrison
to
be
slighted
.
Too
good
Conditions
indeed
,
for
such
a
desperate
and
wicked
Rob-Caryer
as
Hastings
was
,
but
that
the
Kingdome
may
be
glad
to
be
rid
of
such
wretches
.
The
surrender
was
made
accordingly
on
Munday
,
the
second
instant
.
We
tooke
therein
.
5.
Peeces
of
Ordnance
,
about
300.
Armes
,
little
ammunition
,
and
no
great
store
of
other
provisions
.
A
great
mercy
and
mightie
preservation
of
the
peace
and
tranquility
of
all
those
ad-jacent
Parts
about
it
,
for
which
let
God
have
all
the
due
praise
and
glory
.
Our
Armies
singular
good
successe
in
Cornwall
,
and
the
taking
of
Bodman
Listithiel
and
Ware
Bridge
.
About
the
6.
of
this
instant
March
,
we
had
farther
certaine
information
of
the
singular
good
successe
of
our
armie
in
the
West
passing
on
most
prosperously
by
God
Almightie
guard
and
guidance
;
The
summe
of
which
dayes
intelligence
was
contained
in
these
2.
ensuing
Letters
from
Master
Rushworth
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
To
the
Honourable
W.
Lenthall
Speaker
to
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
IN
my
last
I
acquainted
you
with
the
Armies
coming
to
Launceston
and
of
the
taking
300.
horse
neere
Stratton
.
By
reason
of
the
long
,
marches
the
Foot
had
taken
,
and
many
straglers
behind
,
the
Generall
and
the
Army
rested
at
Launceston
two
dayes
;
and
on
Saturday
last
,
the
Army
advanced
five
or
six
miles
towards
Bodman
.
And
this
day
the
Horse
and
Foot
had
a
Generall
Rendezouz
upon
the
Downes
within
eight
Miles
of
Bodman
;
the
Forlorn
Hope
being
sent
out
,
they
〈◊〉
with
the
Eenmies
Scouts
,
there
being
eight
of
them
together
,
which
our
men
tooke
(
not
one
escaping
)
they
all
confesse
they
had
no
intelligence
of
our
coming
;
that
they
belonged
to
a
Guard
of
300.
Horse
that
was
kept
on
a
Passe
within
three
miles
of
Bodman
;
and
within
two
miles
where
they
were
taken
,
the
Army
advancing
neere
to
that
place
,
we
discovered
a
Body
of
the
Enemies
Horse
,
at
about
two
miles
distance
,
who
made
a
stand
,
and
faced
us
for
a
while
;
but
before
ever
we
came
were
them
,
retreated
to
Bodman
:
As
we
were
upon
the
Moore
,
intelligence
came
.
That
the
two
Companies
of
Dragoons
that
were
sent
towards
Camelford
the
other
day
,
and
had
possest
an
House
,
the
better
to
gaine
intelligence
,
if
the
Enemy
intended
to
breake
through
Eastward
,
were
in
some
hazard
by
a
great
Body
of
the
Enemies
Horse
that
were
〈◊〉
betweene
them
and
the
Randezvouz
,
and
forced
them
into
a
Close
for
their
security
;
whereupon
a
thousand
Horse
were
sent
to
relieve
them
,
but
before
they
came
,
the
Dragoons
themselves
had
beaten
off
the
Enemy
,
and
made
good
their
retreat
to
a
Church
,
without
the
losse
of
a
man
.
Sir
James
Smith
with
his
Brigade
,
was
the
man
that
had
a
Designe
to
have
surprized
them
;
but
now
we
are
in
a
manner
gotten
betweene
him
and
Bodman
;
for
the
Army
quarters
in
the
field
,
and
all
the
Villages
hereabouts
,
that
he
can
hardly
make
his
retreat
,
unlesse
he
tooke
the
opportunity
before
our
Horse
came
up
.
At
our
coming
into
Cornwall
,
especially
at
Launceston
,
we
found
the
people
possest
with
an
opinion
,
That
there
would
be
no
mercy
shewn
unto
the
Cornish
;
but
after
a
day
being
at
Launceston
,
the
Towne
seeing
the
carriage
of
the
Souldiers
so
faire
,
and
not
one
House
plundered
(
not
so
much
as
the
Governours
own
house
)
and
the
Country
being
possest
with
the
like
opinion
of
the
civill
carriage
of
this
Army
,
came
into
the
Market
,
and
brought
in
provisions
for
supply
of
our
Forces
;
but
in
regard
Gorings
Forces
had
plundered
the
Countrie
of
all
their
Horse
,
people
were
glad
to
bring
it
in
on
their
backs
.
And
Friday
being
the
day
for
the
Posse
of
the
whole
Countey
to
appeare
at
Bodman
,
all
the
North
part
of
Cornwall
refused
to
appeare
,
they
positively
affirming
,
They
found
us
Friends
,
and
not
Enemies
;
and
those
that
were
on
the
Westside
of
Bodman
,
likewise
refused
to
come
in
,
saying
,
They
had
not
greater
Enemies
than
Gorings
Horse
that
were
among
them
.
A
Gentleman
whom
I
spake
withall
this
day
,
who
was
at
their
meeting
said
,
The
Horse
onely
appeared
,
the
Posse
Foot
wholly
refused
to
come
in
;
and
indeed
,
there
cannot
be
a
greater
advantage
to
us
,
than
to
drive
Gorings
Horse
before
us
;
for
their
carriages
are
so
barbarous
,
that
they
made
every
mans
hand
against
them
where
they
came
:
The
Army
had
beene
this
night
at
Bodman
,
but
in
regard
the
Enemy
is
numerous
in
Horse
,
and
that
we
marched
much
upon
the
Downs
,
and
was
like
to
be
late
before
we
could
get
in
,
it
was
held
fit
to
quarter
in
the
Fields
and
Villages
thereabouts
,
and
the
next
day
to
march
in
a
close
Body
,
Horse
and
Foot
,
though
it
be
the
slower
way
,
yet
it
is
the
more
secure
:
The
Prisoners
that
were
taken
this
day
,
told
me
,
they
were
glad
with
all
their
hearts
they
were
taken
upon
so
faire
quarter
;
for
they
knew
they
should
bee
all
taken
at
last
(
they
said
)
and
that
they
give
themselves
already
for
lost
:
And
indeed
,
God
hath
stroken
their
hearts
with
a
terrour
.
Some
Gentlemen
of
quality
have
sent
privatly
for
protections
,
whose
not
appearing
against
us
,
though
not
for
us
,
keeps
all
that
part
of
the
Countrey
in
where
they
are
;
And
just
now
we
have
intelligence
,
that
the
Lord
Mohun
is
unwilling
to
obey
the
Lord
Hoptons
Commands
,
and
rather
stands
upon
his
Guard
against
his
Forces
,
than
to
assist
him
with
any
:
as
far
as
I
can
conceive
in
my
poore
judgement
,
we
shall
drive
the
Enemy
to
a
corner
;
and
it
may
please
God
to
bring
their
Horse
to
accept
of
conditions
as
well
as
formerly
they
did
bring
our
Foot
;
for
unlesse
this
very
night
they
doe
breake
through
,
which
they
can
hardly
do
,
considering
how
our
Forces
are
laid
,
we
have
them
then
before
us
to
the
Lands
end
.
Your
most
humble
Servant
,
J.R.
St.
Blessenden
,
March
1.
1645.
THe
Messenger
staying
till
the
morning
,
I
thought
fit
to
give
you
this
further
account
of
the
Enemies
motion
and
our
proceedings
:
This
morning
by
breake
of
the
day
,
the
Army
was
drawn
to
a
Rendezvouz
upon
the
Heath
within
two
miles
of
Bodman
,
a
party
being
sent
out
to
discover
if
the
Enemy
were
in
the
Town
,
brought
Intelligence
they
quit
the
Towne
last
night
about
ten
of
the
clocke
,
Horse
and
Foot
,
the
Lord
Hopton
bringing
up
the
Rear
himselfe
:
The
most
of
the
Foot
they
had
were
Welchmen
,
having
Leeks
in
their
Hats
,
and
drunke
,
and
went
out
disorderly
:
They
march'd
toward
Truro
with
a
good
part
of
their
horse
;
the
rest
of
their
Horse
we
this
morning
received
Intelligence
marched
towords
Warre-Bridge
,
as
if
they
intended
to
goe
Eastward
;
whereupon
Lieutenant
Generall
Cromwell
who
went
the
night
before
to
relieve
our
Dragoons
,
was
sent
unto
by
the
Generell
to
desire
him
to
secure
the
passage
at
Ware-Bridge
,
by
placing
some
Dragoons
there
;
who
being
there
with
one
thousand
Horse
,
and
foure
hundred
Dragoons
,
will
give
a
seasonable
interruption
to
the
Enemies
advance
that
way
.
We
finde
the
Towns-people
in
Bodman
no
wayes
fearefull
of
our
coming
,
rather
desiring
it
:
They
say
they
have
had
no
Market
these
two
Market
dayes
,
by
reason
that
Gorings
Horse
rob'd
the
Market
people
,
and
take
away
their
Horses
.
There
were
two
Regiments
of
Foote
and
two
of
Horse
sent
this
morning
from
their
Rendezvouz
about
nine
of
the
clock
,
to
assist
those
forces
at
Ware-Bridge
,
thereby
we
might
the
better
drive
the
Enemy
before
us
into
a
narrow
compasse
of
Land
.
At
this
place
where
we
are
,
we
may
see
the
Sea
on
both
hands
;
if
the
Enemy
had
had
any
gallantry
left
in
them
,
they
would
have
shew'd
it
upon
our
approach
to
Bodman
,
their
only
strength
consisting
in
Horse
,
where
they
had
roome
enough
upon
the
Downes
to
play
their
Game
,
but
they
never
appeared
but
once
,
and
that
at
two
miles
distance
,
and
retreated
,
I
have
spoken
with
some
of
the
Inhabitants
of
this
Town
,
who
were
at
the
grand
Posse
at
Bodman
on
Friday
last
,
and
they
affirme
,
That
of
the
whole
County
of
Cornwall
,
there
did
not
appeare
Eighty
men
;
but
Gorings
Horse
,
and
the
Horse
of
the
County
,
all
appeared
in
a
great
body
,
Those
Foot
that
were
in
Bodman
,
were
some
of
the
Runawayes
from
Torrington
,
and
some
Welchmen
that
were
left
at
Launceston
,
and
fled
hither
,
and
some
others
of
the
Countrey
,
in
all
to
the
number
of
four
hundred
at
the
most
,
which
is
the
onely
body
of
Infantry
they
have
left
that
we
can
yet
heare
of
:
the
same
Intelligencer
confirmed
,
That
the
Lord
Mahone
is
either
restrained
or
wounded
by
the
Lord
Hopton
;
yet
the
certainty
thereof
,
more
than
the
publique
report
of
the
Countrey
,
we
cannot
yet
heare
.
I
doubt
it
falls
out
ill
we
have
not
a
Squadron
of
Ships
towards
Fulmouth
,
where
no
doubt
they
may
have
rich
booty
,
and
intercept
persons
of
great
quality
.
Severall
Letters
have
beene
sent
unto
Plymouth
,
to
the
Commander
in
chiefe
upon
these
Coasts
;
we
hope
that
they
will
yet
come
seasonable
:
The
Prince
is
at
Pendennis
,
and
I
believe
within
two
dayes
will
be
in
France
if
the
wind
hold
.
The
head
Quarter
was
this
night
at
Bodman
;
three
Regiments
marched
to
Listithiel
to
secure
the
passage
that
way
:
the
Forlorn
hope
of
Horse
that
went
thither
,
made
the
Enemy
quit
their
Guard
at
Listithiel
;
and
receiving
Information
that
foure
Wain-load
of
Ammunition
was
in
the
way
to
goe
from
Listithiel
to
Foy
,
six
of
the
Troopers
rode
after
it
,
and
made
the
Convoy
defert
their
charge
,
and
brought
backe
the
foure
load
of
Ammunition
this
night
to
Bodman
,
there
being
〈…〉
to
every
draught
:
Likewise
a
party
being
sent
out
another
way
,
overtooke
forty
two
Musketiers
,
who
had
their
Matches
lighted
,
and
Muskets
loaden
,
foure
Troopers
〈◊〉
up
unto
them
,
and
made
them
all
lay
downe
their
Arme
,
and
brought
them
backe
Prisoners
to
the
head
Quarters
.
Another
party
was
sent
towards
Truro
,
to
discover
whether
the
Enemies
Horse
remained
in
a
body
,
and
at
Castle-Den●
is
discovered
a
body
of
about
a
thousand
horse
an
houre
before
night
,
which
we
conceive
only
●●aid
till
the
darknesse
of
the
night
to
draw
off
,
after
the
rest
further
West
;
they
are
so
Alarm'd
by
our
parties
,
that
they
are
forced
to
keepe
in
bodies
,
and
can
hardly
goe●
to
Quarter
,
which
will
quickly
make
them
weary
and
over-watch●
,
and
altogether
unfit
to
breake
through
if
they
had
any
such
intention
,
which
I
believe
now
they
have
not
:
That
we
keepe
strong
Guards
at
Listithiel
,
Ware-Bridge
,
and
the
Fords
upon
both
Rivers
.
Sir
John
Greenville
Lieutenant
Colonell
,
and
divers
others
are
taken
Prisoners
.
Bodman
,
March
2.
ten
at
night
.
About
the
8
of
this
instant
March
we
received
most
certaine
information
,
That
the
valiant
and
most
faithfull
Commander
,
Colonell
Moore
,
Governour
of
Mountgo●●ie
Castle
marched
forth
in
much
privaci●
with
a
party
of
about
26.
horse
and
70.
foot
having
got
intelligence
that
Sir
Iohn
Watts
,
late
Governour
of
Chirk-Castle
scituated
within
4.
miles
of
Osmestrie
,
quartered
that
night
within
3.
miles
of
〈◊〉
-
Castle
,
which
with
security
he
conceived
,
he
might
the
beaten
do●
in
regard
the
Governours
troop
of
horse
was
at
the
siege
before
High-Archall
;
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
by
valiant
Colonell
Moore
.
and
the
forces
of
Red-castle
were
with
Colonell
Mitton
before
〈◊〉
.
But
this
brave
and
as
valiant
a●
vigilant
Commander
,
Colonell
Moore
,
with
his
foresaid
small
par●ie
,
fell
suddenly
and
Courageously
in
to
Sir
Iohn
Watts
his
qu●●ters
,
but
the
Enemi●
much
good
the
Church
about
2
houres
untill
the
doores
were
〈◊〉
upon
them
;
Whereupon
our●
entred
,
and
Sir
Iohn
himselfe
was
there
taken
prisoner
,
together
with
5.
Captaines
,
2.
Lieutenants
,
6.
Gentlemen
of
worth
and
quality
,
one
Priest
,
100.
foot
,
50.
gallant
horse
,
besides
tro●pe
horses
and
all
his
baggage
.
These
forces
were
appointed
to
have
met
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
at
his
Rendezvous
,
but
were
thus
happily
〈◊〉
by
the
gallantry
of
this
noble
Colonell
Moore
,
whereby
that
designe
was
thus
much
lessened
,
blessed
be
the
Lord
for
it
.
And
the
12
of
this
instant
March
we
received
yet
more
excellent
newes
of
our
most
noble
and
victorious
Generals
still
prosperous
advances
into
Cornwall
,
by
Letters
from
the
foresaid
worthy
Gentleman
Master
Rushworth
,
the
Generals
Secretary
,
to
the
Honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
full
satisfaction
,
I
have
here
inserted
,
verbatim
,
as
they
were
printed
and
published
by
authority
,
which
were
as
followeth
:
To
the
Honourable
William
Lenthall
Esquire
,
Speaker
to
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
.
SIR
,
IN
my
last
I
gave
you
an
account
of
the
Armies
being
at
Bodman
,
Listithiel
,
and
parts
thereabouts
;
since
that
time
we
have
not
advanced
(
it
being
held
fit
to
spend
two
or
three
daies
in
securing
as
far
as
we
are
gone
,
and
leaving
all
safe
behind
us
)
the
businesse
of
Mount-Edgecomb
hath
somwhat
taken
up
our
time
,
I
hope
to
good
purpose
;
for
this
day
came
Master
Coriton
,
Master
Lower
,
Master
Glanvile
,
(
all
formerly
Members
of
the
House
of
Commons
)
and
Master
Trevisa
to
the
Generall
from
Master
Edgecomb
,
concerning
the
surrender
of
his
Fort
,
and
disbanding
of
his
Regiment
,
and
the
Forces
thereabouts
,
which
is
agreed
unto
,
I
hope
upon
such
Conditions
as
will
not
be
unacceptable
to
the
Parliament
.
What
influence
this
,
and
the
coming
in
of
other
Gentlemen
of
this
County
may
have
upon
the
rest
of
the
Country
,
you
may
easily
perceive
,
especially
if
you
consider
the
quality
of
the
persons
of
those
that
are
already
come
in
,
and
desire
to
live
under
the
protection
of
the
Parliament
,
viz.
-
The
Lord
Mal●●●●
.
-
Sir
John
Trelawny
-
Colonell
Trelawney
-
Sir
Nicholas
〈◊〉
-
Thomas
Lomax
Esq
-
Pierce
Edgeworth
Esq
-
William
Se●●●●●
Esq
-
Mr.
Corriton
.
-
William
Bond
Esq
-
Richard
Edgeworth
Esq
-
Mr.
Glanvile
Esq
-
Major
Nicholas
Saul
.
-
Capt.
William
Bond
of
Earth
.
-
Capt.
Bourn
.
-
Capt
,
William
Saul
.
-
Alexander
Lower
Esq
-
Mr.
Francis
Saul
.
-
Nathaniel
Trevanion
of
Tregerthen
Esq
-
Major
William
Trevisa
of
Crokedon
Esq
-
John
Battersby
Esq
-
Richard
Spurre
Esq
-
Jo.
Roe
of
Trewarnan
Esq
-
John
Horndon
.
-
Col.
Champernoon
.
-
Mr.
Rashly
.
-
Mr.
John
Trevery
Governour
of
Foy.
-
Mr.
Bageley
.
-
Mr.
Walter
Hele.
-
Lieut.
Col.
Fortescue
.
-
Major
Warren
.
-
Sir
Richard
Prideaux
,
High
Sheriffe
of
the
County
,
and
divers
others
.
-
Also
Mr.
Arrundel
the
Papist
,
a
man
of
power
,
desires
to
be
under
the
Protection
of
the
Parliament
.
And
as
a
further
Testimony
of
the
reality
of
some
others
of
the
Inhabitants
of
this
County
neer
Saint
Columb
(
and
yet
in
a
manner
now
in
the
power
of
the
Enemy
)
this
ensuing
Petition
delivered
by
the
hands
of
Master
Vivian
,
with
the
consent
of
the
Inhabitants
of
those
parts
where
he
lives
,
will
in
some
measure
shew
their
affection
to
the
Parliament
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
Knight
,
Captain
Generall
of
the
Forces
raised
by
the
High
Court
of
Parliament
under
his
Command
;
and
other
the
renowned
Worthies
of
that
Army
.
Right
Honourable
:
WE
(
though
not
an
acceptable
number
of
a
more
unacceptable
County
)
having
by
Gods
blessing
,
so
faire
an
advantage
of
giving
our
due
respects
to
your
Honour
,
do
with
them
present
our
persons
also
;
which
we
most
unfainedly
protest
have
been
hitherto
by
us
,
most
unvoluntarily
separated
,
as
our
former
readinesse
and
frequent
indeavours
to
advance
this
service
;
besides
Imprisonments
,
Fines
,
and
other
most
miserable
sufferings
,
can
evidently
testifie
:
And
therefore
we
first
bl●sse
the
great
Lord
of
Hosts
,
by
whose
providence
you
are
made
such
victorious
Ministers
of
our
deliverance
from
such
intollerable
bondage
;
and
next
to
our
great
and
wise
Councell
,
by
whose
publique
care
and
commission
,
we
have
the
happinesse
this
day
to
see
you
Conquerors
for
the
preservation
of
our
Religion
,
so
long
violated
,
and
restitution
of
our
liberty
,
so
long
inthralled
:
Neither
may
we
omit
a
gratefull
acknowledgement
of
the
unexampled
valour
and
vigilance
,
which
have
been
so
magnanimously
exercised
for
the
reducing
of
this
unhappy
Kingdome
from
the
wofull
condition
of
a
bloody
war
,
to
so
fair
hopes
of
an
assured
and
most
happy
peace
:
And
now
since
it
hath
pleased
God
thus
to
blesse
us
;
we
presume
not
to
motion
through
difference
your
future
care
of
his
Glory
and
the
Common-Wealths
good
;
having
so
many
rare
examples
of
your
readinesse
to
defend
both
:
However
,
give
us
leave
as
a
people
that
to
our
great
grief
and
misery
have
so
long
a
time
wanted
the
happie
influence
and
equity
of
the
Law
to
relieve
us
,
to
mention
our
desires
of
their
reparation
;
whereby
also
to
distinguish
our selves
from
those
which
have
with
an
high
hand
indeavoured
to
subvert
them
:
and
as
hitherto
you
have
not
wanted
our
Prayers
to
God
for
a
blessing
upon
your
Counsels
and
Actions
So
now
,
your
Honour
shall
not
want
the
ready
,
though
weak
assistance
,
so
far
as
the
lives
and
fortunes
shall
extend
,
of
your
servants
and
faithfull
votaries
.
The
taking
into
consideration
this
Petition
,
and
the
coming
in
of
the
persons
afore
mentioned
;
as
also
the
rising
of
the
Inhabitants
at
Camelford
,
Ginny-Hill
,
and
other
parts
in
the
East
and
North
of
Cornwall
for
our
assistance
;
it
was
held
fit
to
summon
a
Posse
of
five
or
six
of
the
hundreds
,
to
appear
at
Bodman-Down
to
morrow
being
Friday
,
where
some
will
be
fitted
with
Instructions
,
to
impart
the
Generals
minde
unto
them
:
For
to
morrow
part
of
the
Army
advances
to
Saint
Columbe
and
other
parts
;
the
Enemy
is
retreated
from
Castle
Dennis
,
and
last
night
had
his
Head
Quarter
about
Truro
:
some
part
of
their
Forces
at
S.
Allens
,
and
kept
Guard
neer
S.
Columb
;
as
our
staying
here
three
daies
will
prove
to
our
advantage
in
setling
these
Eastern
parts
of
the
Country
;
So
we
are
confident
it
will
do
so
for
the
Western
;
for
Gorings
Horse
will
sufficiently
incline
the
people
to
wish
the
coming
of
this
Army
for
their
ease
and
preservation
.
The
Enemy
gave
out
they
would
plunder
Truro
,
because
the
people
there
already
appear
for
us
;
but
it
was
answered
,
Whether
should
they
go
with
their
plunder
when
they
had
it
:
Severall
of
the
Princes
servants
have
sent
unto
the
Generall
for
Passes
to
come
in
,
and
to
repair
to
their
homes
;
which
I
conceive
they
now
solicite
for
,
in
regard
the
Prince
is
gone
to
Sea
:
but
where
he
is
landed
,
we
yet
hear
not
.
Last
night
a
Vessell
out
of
Ireland
came
into
Padstow
,
the
Townsmen
seized
upon
her
,
and
three
other
Vessels
,
going
out
with
plundred
Goods
,
and
sent
to
our
Forces
at
Ware-Bridge
for
assistance
,
which
was
this
morning
accordingly
sent
unto
thme
.
A
Spie
is
just
now
come
from
the
Enemies
Quarters
;
most
of
their
forces
are
North
of
Truro
:
We
shall
be
very
neer
Truro
to
morrow
night
.
I
beleeve
the
Generall
after
one
daies
advance
will
send
a
Summons
to
the
Lord
Hopton
.
I
take
my
leave
,
and
rest
Your
most
faithfull
and
humble
Servant
Jo.
Rushworth
.
Bodman
,
March
5.
1645.
two
in
the
afternoon
.
SInce
the
writing
of
my
Letter
,
here
is
Captaine
Farre
come
from
Padstow
,
who
with
Captaine
Wogan
boarded
the
Irish
Vessel
,
and
with
the
assistance
of
the
Townsmen
and
Townswomen
put
them
all
to
the
Sword
but
two
,
about
thirty
in
all
,
wicked
naturall
Irish
.
God
hath
most
seasonably
brought
that
Vessell
thither
:
It
enrages
the
Country
against
the
Kings
party
for
bringing
in
of
forraigners
.
These
are
but
the
fore-runners
of
many
thousands
speedily
to
come
over
,
as
by
their
Packets
of
great
concernment
appears
:
Indeed
,
of
so
great
concernment
,
considering
from
whom
they
come
,
that
it
is
not
fit
to
be
lightly
mentioned
:
they
were
thrown
into
the
Sea
,
yet
recovered
;
an
expresse
is
to
come
up
with
them
:
We
have
cause
to
blesse
God
for
such
a
mercy
.
Severall
of
those
Letters
subscribed
by
Glamorgan
,
Ormond
,
and
Digby
,
were
this
day
read
to
Master
Corriton
,
Mr.
Lower
,
Mr.
Glanvile
,
Mr.
Trevisa
,
&c.
And
one
of
the
two
Irish
that
had
not
his
throat
cut
,
was
brought
before
them
,
which
hath
so
satisfied
them
of
the
Kings
intentions
,
and
ready
preparations
to
bring
in
bloody
Irish
Rebels
into
this
Kingdom
,
that
they
offer
,
to
the
hazard
of
Life
and
Estate
,
in
person
to
oppose
them
.
I
will
say
no
more
till
the
Letters
come
:
Pardon
my
haste
.
Bodman
,
March
5.
1645.
six
at
night
.
A
Summons
is
gone
to
Hopton
.
Which
Summons
coming
in
here
most
fitly
by
that
mention
therof
and
of
most
singular
excellencie
,
and
worthy
to
be
recorded
to
posterity
,
I
have
thought
convenient
and
very
necessarie
here
to
insert
it
,
the
Copy
whereof
was
as
followeth
:
Sir
,
through
the
goodnes
of
God
to
his
people
and
his
just
hand
against
their
enemies
,
your
forces
being
red●ced
to
such
condition
,
as
(
to
my
sense
,
the
same
good
hand
of
God
continuing
with
us
,
wherin
alone
we
trust
)
they
are
not
like
either
to
have
subsistance
or
shelter
long
where
they
are
,
The
Summons
sent
to
Hopton
.
or
to
escape
thence
,
nor
(
if
they
could
)
have
they
whither
to
go
for
better
:
I
have
thought
good
(
for
prevention
of
more
bloodshed
,
or
of
further
hardship
or
extremity
to
any
,
but
such
whose
hearts
God
shall
harden
to
their
owne
destruction
to
send
you
this
Summons
for
your selfe
and
them
to
lay
downe
Armes
,
and
withall
a
tender
of
such
conditions
(
upon
a
present
surrender
and
ingagement
,
never
more
to
beare
Arms
against
the
Parliament
)
as
may
be
better
than
any
thing
they
can
rationally
expect
by
further
standing
out
.
First
therefore
to
the
Souldery
in
Generall
,
English
and
Forrainers
,
I
shall
grant
liberty
either
to
go
beyond
Sea
,
or
to
their
homes
in
England
as
they
please
;
and
to
such
English
as
shall
chuse
to
live
at
home
,
my
Protection
for
the
liberty
of
their
persons
,
and
for
the
immunity
of
their
estates
from
all
plunder
or
violence
of
Souldiers
,
and
all
to
goe
their
wayes
with
what
they
have
,
saving
Horse
and
Armes
.
But
of
Officers
in
Commission
,
and
Gentlemen
of
quality
,
I
shall
allow
them
to
go
with
horse
for
themselves
and
one
servant
or
more
sutable
to
their
quality
,
and
with
Armes
befitting
Gentlemen
in
a
condition
of
Peace
.
And
such
Officers
as
would
go●
beyond
Sea
for
other
service
to
take
with
them
their
Armes
and
full
number
of
horses
answerable
to
their
Offices
.
To
all
Troopers
and
the
inferiour
sort
of
Horse
Officers
[
bringing
in
and
delivering
up
their
horses
and
armes
]
twenty
shillings
a
man
[
in
lieu
of
their
horses
]
to
carry
them
home
.
To
English
Gentlemen
of
considerable
Estates
,
my
Passe
and
Recommendation
to
the
Parliament
for
their
moderate
composition
.
Lastly
,
for
your Selfe
(
besides
what
is
before
implyed
to
you
in
common
with
others
)
you
may
be
assured
of
such
mediation
to
the
Parliament
in
your
behalfe
both
from
my selfe
and
others
,
as
for
one
,
whom
(
for
personall
worth
and
many
vertues
,
but
especially
for
your
care
of
and
moderation
towards
the
Country
)
we
honour
and
esteeme
above
any
other
of
your
party
,
whose
Errour
(
supposing
you
more
swayed
with
Principles
of
Honour
and
Conscience
than
other
)
we
most
pity
and
whose
happinesse
(
so
far
as
consistent
with
the
publike
welfare
)
we
should
delight
in
more
than
in
your
least
suffering
.
These
things
not
from
any
need
or
other
ends
than
Humane
,
and
Christian
]
having
offered
,
I
leave
to
your
consideration
and
theirs
whom
they
concerne
,
desiring
your
and
their
speedy
resolving
,
which
I
pray
may
be
such
,
as
shall
be
most
for
the
honour
of
God
,
the
peace
and
welfare
of
this
poore
Kingdome
,
and
for
your
and
their
good
so
far
as
may
stand
therewith
.
And
having
herein
discharged
(
as
I
conceive
)
the
duty
of
an
honest
man
,
a
Souldier
and
a
Christian
,
if
God
shall
see
it
good
to
let
your
hearts
be
hardned
against
your
own
peace
,
I
shall
(
though
with
some
regret
for
that
ill
which
shall
insue
to
any
;
yet
with
cheerfullnesse
and
rejoycing
at
the
righteous
Judgements
of
God
)
pursue
my
charge
and
trust
for
the
publique
in
another
way
,
not
doubting
of
the
same
presence
and
blessing
which
God
hath
hitherto
vouchafed
in
the
same
Cause
,
to
the
weake
endeavours
of
Thomas
Fairefax
.
March
5.
1645.
About
the
16.
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemy
at
Saint
Culbumbe
in
Cornwall
,
and
that
Garrison
taken
them
.
of
this
instant
,
we
received
more
certaine
intelligence
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
of
the
still
continued
good
hand
of
God
unto
us
in
Cornwall
,
and
in
perticular
of
a
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Enemie
by
our
forces
there
at
or
about
Saint
Cullumbe
and
the
taking
of
that
Garrison
from
the
Enemies
,
which
being
fully
and
faithfully
set
forth
to
the
Parliament
,
by
master
Rushworths
Letter
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
give
the
Reader
a
sight
of
the
Copy
thereof
;
which
was
as
followeth
.
TO
The
Honorable
William
Lenthal
Esq
Sheaker
of
the
Honorable
House
of
COMMONS
.
SIR
,
BY
the
last
Messenger
,
the
Packet
from
Ireland
taken
in
the
vessel
at
Padstow
,
was
sent
unto
you
,
which
I
hope
came
safe
to
your
hands
;
by
which
original
letters
under
the
hand
of
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
,
you
will
perceive
how
(
as
yet
)
he
is
imployed
for
the
bringing
over
of
an
Army
,
and
what
private
correspondency
there
is
between
him
,
the
Prince
,
the
Lord
Hopton
and
other
persons
of
Note
(
notwithstanding
,
he
is
under
the
cloud
of
being
accused
of
High
Treason
)
his
being
at
liberty
,
&
acting
the
Kings
Commands
in
bringing
over
an
Army
of
naturall
Irish
Rebels
,
and
his
correspondency
with
the
Prince
,
Hopton
,
&c.
is
enough
to
satisfie
the
World
,
by
whose
Command
he
manages
that
Affaire
.
I
also
acquainted
you
with
a
Summons
sent
to
the
Lord
Hopton
(
or
rather
honorable
conditions
)
if
he
would
instantly
lay
downe
Armes
,
and
disband
the
Forces
in
the
West
,
which
being
sent
unto
him
upon
Thursday
last
,
and
no
Answer
returned
on
Friday
:
On
Saturday
the
Army
advanced
towards
Saint
Collumb
,
and
being
drawn
to
a
Rendezuouz
foure
miles
from
Bodman
;
the
Weather
proved
so
extreame
wet
,
that
it
was
not
held
fit
to
advance
on
any
further
that
day
;
and
so
the
Foot
were
appointed
to
Quarters
in
Villages
thereabouts
,
and
a
mile
or
two
forwards
:
The
Horse
being
likewise
at
the
Rendezvouz
,
returned
to
their
Quarters
;
but
some
went
to
Quarter
neerer
the
Enemy
,
and
to
the
Guards
,
except
a
very
good
party
of
about
eight
hundred
Horse
and
Dragoons
,
commanded
by
Colonell
Rich
,
who
was
sent
away
with
the
same
,
with
Orders
to
fall
upon
the
Enemie
;
Guards
or
Quarters
,
as
he
should
see
it
most
fit
for
the
service
;
and
accordingly
within
two
houres
of
Evening
,
he
fell
upon
their
Out-guards
neere
St.
Cullumb
,
beat
them
to
their
Main-guard
:
Being
then
drawn
up
in
a
Body
,
ours
likewise
drew
into
three
Divisions
;
one
commanded
by
Colonell
Rich
,
another
by
Major
Fincher
,
and
the
third
by
Major
Scroop
:
The
Enemy
seeing
no
way
but
to
fight
,
the
Van
of
them
gave
a
very
good
charge
:
Major
Generall
P●rt
breaking
through
one
Division
himselfe
:
But
they
were
instantly
put
to
the
Rout
,
and
we
had
the
pursuit
of
them
for
three
or
foure
Miles
,
killing
many
,
tooke
about
an
hundred
prisoners
,
whereof
Major
Generall
Pert
was
one
,
and
betwixt
two
hundred
and
three
hundred
Horse
.
This
so
Alarm'd
the
Enemy
,
that
it
made
them
desert
the
Head-quarter
for
a
mile
,
and
caused
them
to
draw
all
their
Horse
to
a
Rendezvouz
at
eleven
of
the
Clock
at
night
on
Michel-Downe
,
and
so
continued
in
the
Wet
in
a
great
Raine
till
the
next
morning
,
thinking
the
whole
Army
had
been
advanced
.
Our
party
returned
to
St.
Collumb
,
and
this
morning
brought
the
Prisoners
to
Towne
.
This
party
of
the
Enemies
were
of
the
Princes
own
Regiment
,
most
of
them
Reformadoes
Officers
;
they
confesse
their
Souldiers
are
very
weary
,
and
that
if
it
were
published
among
them
,
they
might
have
Passes
to
go
home
it
was
not
in
the
Officers
power
to
keepe
them
together
;
They
likewise
say
,
that
most
of
their
Officers
,
if
they
knew
they
might
be
accepted
into
the
protection
of
the
Parliament
,
they
would
desert
the
Service
.
Being
askt
,
if
they
had
heard
any
Propositions
were
sent
unto
them
from
the
Generall
,
offering
honorable
conditions
both
to
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
they
answered
they
never
heard
of
any
;
so
by
that
we
perceive
the
Lord
Hopton
with
some
few
of
his
Councel
keepes
the
propositions
from
being
published
:
There
are
some
others
come
from
thence
,
who
say
that
the
French
are
mighty
inquisitive
to
know
whether
they
might
be
so
far
received
into
favour
as
to
have
leave
to
goe
beyond
seas
:
Laying
all
these
together
,
we
are
of
opinion
,
that
it
will
not
be
in
Hoptons
power
to
hinder
a
good
effect
to
the
propositions
sent
him
;
so
soon
as
the
same
is
published
amongst
them
,
which
before
this
,
we
hope
by
some
means
that
hath
beene
used
is
effectually
done
:
This
day
the
Generals
Trumpeter
that
went
with
the
sommons
,
is
returned
with
a
briefe
answer
from
the
Lord
Hopton
to
this
purpose
:
That
he
had
taken
the
letter
from
the
Generall
into
consideration
,
but
the
suddaine
advance
of
our
forces
gave
an
interruption
to
mention
at
this
time
any
particulars
,
but
by
a
Trumpeter
of
his
own
he
would
send
a
particular
answer
:
The
Trumpeter
was
curteously
used
and
much
respected
.
This
evening
the
Lord
Hoptons
Trumpeter
is
come
with
a
letter
in
answer
to
the
Generals
propositions
,
which
indeed
implies
a
willingnesse
to
end
the
businesse
of
the
West
without
more
blood
shed
,
but
yet
desires
to
be
satisfied
whether
the
King
and
Parliament
be
not
neare
a
conclusion
of
a
Peace
;
for
being
intrusted
by
the
King
,
it
concerns
him
to
support
his
honour
as
long
he
can
;
and
yet
withall
inclines
to
have
some
Countrey
Gentleman
come
unto
him
to
satisfie
him
of
the
state
of
affaiers
:
Taking
altogether
,
it
argnes
a
coming
to
us
,
though
it
seems
yet
a
distance
,
or
else
a
way
to
get
time
(
which
I
rather
believe
,
because
he
invited
a
cessation
)
untill
some
Irish
doe
land
,
which
is
the
thing
rumoured
abroad
in
their
Army
,
and
expected
to
be
there
within
eight
and
forty
houres
;
and
indeed
a
duplicate
of
that
Packet
we
intercepted
at
Padstow
,
is
since
arrived
with
the
enemy
,
whereby
its
probable
they
hasten
ships
unto
them
,
for
the
bringing
over
those
Irish
that
were
intended
for
Chester
into
these
parts
:
What
ever
his
intention
is
,
the
Generall
will
not
lose
a
minute
of
time
:
All
the
Regiments
this
day
advanced
to
and
beyond
Cullomb
within
three
miles
of
Truro
with
a
great
part
of
the
horse
;
the
headquarter
is
at
Bodman
with
one
Regiment
there
,
which
we
leave
to
secure
the
passe
.
To
morrow
the
Generall
and
Lievtenant
Generall
advance
after
the
Army
,
and
I
believe
will
quarter
at
Truro
to
morrow
at
night
:
This
advance
as
it
is
like
to
further
a
good
effect
upon
the
Propositions
(
if
God
incline
their
hearts
unto
it
)
so
it
will
I
hope
dispatch
the
businesse
before
such
time
as
any
Irish
can
land
:
If
there
be
a
Treaty
it
must
not
be
such
a
one
as
shall
take
up
above
one
dayes
time
:
therefore
a
few
dayes
will
decide
that
businesse
,
and
I
hope
(
with
Gods
blessing
)
much
to
your
advantage
and
the
peace
and
welfare
of
this
Kingdome
.
Major
General
Pert
is
run
through
the
body
,
and
shot
in
the
body
yet
not
mortall
:
There
was
found
in
his
Pocket
a
Copy
of
a
Letter
to
the
Lords
,
about
the
Prince
,
either
sent
,
or
to
be
sent
by
him
,
advising
them
,
That
now
was
a
good
time
to
Treat
before
our
Forces
advance
further
;
declaring
,
That
they
feared
else
their
Condition
would
be
desperate
.
The
Countrey
is
very
forward
to
assist
in
the
Barrocadoing
up
of
all
Lanes
and
Passes
,
where
probably
the
Enemy
(
if
they
intend
to
breake
through
)
may
attempt
to
passe
by
.
This
being
all
I
have
to
trouble
you
with
,
I
rest
,
Your
most
faithfull
and
Humble
Servant
,
J.
R.
Bodman
,
March
8.
1645.
Much
also
about
this
same
time
Sir
Ralph
Hopton
looked
very
earnestly
for
new
supplies
out
of
Ireland
,
Sir
Ralph
Hopton
expects
supplies
out
of
Ireland
.
and
received
Letters
thence
that
he
should
have
them
,
and
that
they
were
ready
for
him
,
if
he
would
be
pleased
to
send
forth
ships
to
transport
them
over
unto
him
.
Foy
taken
But
,
Foy
also
was
now
taken
by
the
Parliaments
forces
,
and
in
it
13.
peeces
of
Ordnance
and
the
newes
hereof
made
Pendennis
tremble
,
Pendennis
besieged
.
hearing
especially
her
enemies
approaching
neere
her
,
and
now
already
thundring
against
her
walls
;
The
inhabitants
of
Cornwall
,
on
all
sides
,
come
in
unto
renowned
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
,
being
overcome
as
much
by
his
mercy
and
clemency
,
as
by
his
might
and
courage
,
who
thus
drove
his
Enemies
still
before
him
,
terrifying
Hopton
also
by
his
power
and
prowesse
and
now
at
last
inviting
him
by
his
Summons
,
the
effects
whereof
you
now
shall
heare
,
namely
,
that
about
the
18
of
this
instant
March
we
received
the
certaine
intelligence
of
the
Demands
of
Sir
Ralph
Hopton
,
upon
our
most
noble
Generals
Summons
,
which
were
as
followeth
:
Sir
Ralph
Hoptons
Demands
.
SIR
,
I
Received
yours
,
bearing
date
the
fifth
of
this
Moneth
,
wherein
I
must
acknowledge
much
kindnesse
from
you
,
and
a
very
Christian
consideration
of
sparing
of
blood
:
But
one
thing
there
is
,
I
am
confident
,
you
have
too
much
honour
to
expect
from
me
,
which
is
,
that
to
avoid
any
danger
,
or
to
enjoy
any
worldly
advantage
,
I
will
renounce
my
Masters
Service
,
to
whom
I
am
both
a
sworne
Subject
,
and
a
sworne
servant
,
that
I
must
professe
,
I
am
resolved
to
undergoe
all
fortunes
with
him
,
and
if
there
shall
be
cause
,
to
suffer
any
thing
,
rather
than
in
the
least
point
to
taint
my
honour
in
that
particular
,
and
I
hope
,
there
is
not
a
man
of
any
consideration
in
this
Army
,
under
my
command
,
that
is
not
so
resolved
;
yet
in
all
honest
and
honourable
wayes
,
to
procure
the
peace
of
this
Kingdome
,
and
the
sparing
of
Christian
blood
,
I
take
God
to
witnesse
,
I
am
,
and
still
have
been
mostdesirous
:
And
I
heare
,
from
good
hands
,
our
Gracious
Soveraigne
,
is
at
present
so
farre
advised
to
a
Treaty
with
the
Parliament
,
as
that
he
hath
promised
to
passe
foure
of
the
principall
of
their
Bils
proposed
,
whereof
the
intrusting
the
Militia
for
seven
yeares
,
in
hands
agreed
between
them
is
one
.
I
desire
you
to
deale
freely
with
me
in
that
particular
,
for
if
that
be
so
,
it
will
spare
the
labour
of
further
Treaty
;
being
,
for
my
part
,
ready
to
obey
whatsoever
his
Majesty
shall
agree
unto
:
God
indeed
hath
of
late
humbled
us
with
many
ill
successes
,
which
I
acknowledge
as
a
very
certaine
evidence
of
his
just
judgement
against
us
for
our
personall
crimes
:
Yet
,
give
me
leave
to
say
,
your
present
prosperity
cannot
be
so
certaine
an
evidence
of
his
being
altogether
pleased
with
you
.
It
is
true
,
we
are
reduced
to
a
lower
condition
than
we
have
been
,
yet
have
we
a
gallant
body
of
Horse
,
that
being
preserved
to
a
generall
all
accord
,
may
be
for
good
use
against
our
common
Enemies
,
and
being
otherwise
prest
,
I
may
say
it
without
vanity
,
want
not
a
resolution
,
at
least
to
sell
our selves
at
a
deare
rate
against
any
odds
;
Your
Propositions
,
though
they
be
not
wholly
to
be
consented
unto
,
yet
if
a
generall
accord
,
much
more
desirable
,
be
not
in
a
likely
forwardnesse
to
prevent
them
,
I
shall
be
willing
,
that
eight
Commanders
of
ours
,
with
three
Country
Gentlemen
,
give
a
meeting
as
soon
as
you
please
,
to
an
equall
number
of
yours
at
any
indifferent
place
,
to
consult
of
this
great
businesse
,
and
to
conclude
of
some
Propositions
that
may
be
reasonable
and
honourable
for
both
parts
,
wherein
I
hope
God
will
s●
blesse
our
cleare
intentions
,
as
may
procure
a
probable
inducement
to
a
generall
peace
,
according
to
the
unfaigned
desire
of
Your
Servant
,
RALPH
HOPTON
.
March
8.
1645.
A
Party
of
yours
falling
upon
a
Guard
of
ours
yesterday
,
it
is
likely
they
have
taken
some
prisoners
;
I
desire
the
favour
from
you
,
to
receive
a
List
of
them
by
this
Trumpeter
,
till
I
receive
a
positive
Answer
to
the
contents
of
this
Letter
,
I
shall
not
permit
any
of
mine
to
attempt
any
thing
upon
any
of
your
Forces
.
Your
Servant
,
RALPH
HOPTON
.
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Answer
.
My
Lord
:
I
Should
most
freely
and
truly
inform
your
Lordship
the
best
I
could
in
any
thing
that
might
lead
you
to
a
right
understanding
of
things
in
order
,
to
the
Peace
of
the
Kingdome
,
or
the
reall
good
of
your selfe
and
those
with
you
,
so
far
as
may
stand
with
my
trust
and
duty
to
the
Publiqve
;
to
what
I
conceive
your
more
certaine
knowledge
of
that
your
desire
to
be
informed
in
,
concerning
the
Kings
offers
to
the
Parliament
,
would
not
be
prejudiciall
:
But
the
truth
is
,
I
can
give
you
no
other
satisfaction
or
assurance
therein
,
than
this
,
That
the
King
hath
made
some
offers
to
the
Parliament
,
and
amongst
them
one
concerning
the
Militia
something
to
the
purpose
,
as
you
say
you
have
heard
,
but
the
just
certainty
what
his
last
overtures
are
,
or
how
far
they
have
advanced
towards
a
generall
accord
,
I
cannot
at
present
certifie
;
I
do
not
hear
they
have
proceeded
so
far
as
to
a
Treaty
;
and
I
believe
,
That
as
the
Parliament
may
be
discouraged
from
that
way
of
Treaty
by
former
experiences
of
the
fruitlesnesse
thereof
,
and
the
ill
use
the
same
hath
been
designed
or
driven
to
,
viz.
only
to
gaine
advantages
for
Wars
,
without
reall
intention
of
Peace
;
so
the
late
overtures
that
way
are
the
lesse
like
to
be
successefull
,
by
reason
of
the
clear
and
certaine
discoveries
the
Parliament
have
had
.
That
his
Majesty
at
the
same
time
was
and
is
labouring
by
Agents
in
all
parts
,
to
draw
in
Forraign
Forces
,
and
especially
,
That
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
by
Commission
from
his
Majesty
,
had
concluded
a
Peace
with
the
Irish
Rebels
on
Termes
extreamly
dishonourable
and
prejudiciall
,
upon
the
only
condition
of
sending
over
forces
under
the
command
of
that
Lord
,
to
invade
England
,
whereof
I
presume
you
cannot
but
have
heard
:
And
though
his
Majesty
did
in
a
Letter
to
the
Parliament
disavow
any
such
agreement
,
and
pretended
he
had
given
order
to
the
Lord
Digby
,
for
the
attainting
and
impeaching
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
of
high
Treason
,
for
what
he
had
done
therein
:
Yet
by
late
discoveries
to
the
Parliament
,
and
especially
by
Letters
intercepted
the
other
day
at
Padstow
,
from
the
Lord
Digby
,
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
and
others
,
to
Secretary
Nicholas
,
your selfe
,
Sir
Edward
Hide
,
the
Lord
Culpepper
,
and
others
,
it
is
most
cleare
and
evident
,
that
the
arresting
of
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
,
was
onely
for
a
present
colour
to
salve
reputation
with
the
people
,
and
continue
their
delusion
till
designes
were
ripe
for
execution
:
for
the
same
peace
is
fully
concluded
with
the
Rebels
,
the
King
to
have
the
aid
conditioned
upon
the
same
agreement
,
and
the
Earle
of
Glamorgan
at
liberty
againe
,
and
to
command
that
force
in
chiefe
.
Now
for
the
overture
of
a
meeting
to
treat
further
about
the
Propositions
I
sent
;
Though
I
know
nothing
materiall
that
I
can
adde
or
alter
,
except
in
circumstances
;
yet
I
shall
not
refuse
or
decline
such
a
meeting
,
or
ought
else
that
may
probably
tend
to
the
saving
of
blood
,
or
preventing
further
misery
to
any
;
Provided
that
the
meeting
be
speedily
,
and
number
of
persons
not
to
exceed
4
or
5.
But
(
my
Lord
)
when
you
consider
what
I
have
before
related
concerning
forraign
Supplies
,
which
I
have
reason
to
think
you
know
and
believe
,
you
see
what
cause
I
have
to
be
jealous
of
advantages
sought
by
delayes
,
&
not
intermit
any
time
,
or
omit
any
opportunity
to
prosecute
the
service
I
have
in
hand
;
and
that
there
may
be
no
colour
of
your
expecting
that
forbearance
on
my
part
,
which
you
offer
on
yours
,
I
do
the
more
hasten
back
this
my
resolution
unto
you
;
In
pursuance
whereof
I
do
not
despise
,
nor
shall
insult
upon
your
present
condition
:
I
question
not
,
nor
yet
shall
,
I
hope
,
be
much
moved
with
that
resolution
of
your
men
:
I
presume
not
on
former
successes
,
nor
present
advantage
in
fleshly
power
,
but
desire
to
trust
in
God
alone
,
whose
favour
and
blessing
to
this
Army
above
others
,
I
do
not
account
in
what
is
past
,
or
expect
in
future
,
to
be
for
any
precedence
in
merit
or
goodnesse
of
ours
,
whereby
we
should
be
more
pleasing
to
him
than
others
;
but
from
his
owne
free
grace
and
goodnesse
towards
his
people
,
whose
welfare
,
with
the
common
good
of
the
Kingdome
,
we
seeke
and
desire
with
all
faithfulnesse
and
integrity
to
pursue
.
And
so
committing
the
issue
of
all
to
his
good
pleasure
,
I
remaine
Your
humble
Servant
,
T.
FAIRFAX
.
March
9.
1645.
A
List
of
such
as
are
come
in
to
Sir
Thomas
Fairfax
during
the
Treaty
.
-
THirty
five
Lieutenant
Colonels
,
A
List
of
the
number
of
〈◊〉
Gentry
of
Cornwall
came
in
to
the
Parliament
.
Serjeant
Majors
,
and
Captains
came
in
,
March
11.
-
Forty
Gentlemen
of
quality
that
came
in
the
same
day
,
some
of
great
note
.
-
One
hundred
Gentlemen
,
and
others
that
have
sto●ne
away
by
parties
out
of
the
Enemies
Quarters
.
-
Ninty
six
common
Souldiers
from
Penryn
with
Arms.
-
Twelve
more
followed
them
.
-
Forty
from
Penryn
are
gone
home
,
and
have
laid
down
their
Armes
,
Colonell
Treoanian
the
Governour
of
Penryn
(
by
Treaty
)
since
.
-
All
the
Officers
and
Souldiers
in
the
Fort
and
Harbour
.
Maus
Castle
surrendred
.
-
The
Governour
of
Maus
Castle
.
-
All
the
Souldiers
and
Officers
there
.
-
One
hundred
Officers
and
Souldiers
of
Colonell
Champernoones
Regiment
,
Falmouth
by
this
meanes
is
ours
on
that
side
the
Harbour
.
-
Two
thousand
Horse
at
least
that
are
ours
by
the
Treaty
.
-
Three
or
foure
thousand
Arms.
About
the
same
time
also
we
received
certaine
information
that
Sir
William
Vaughan
having
united
himself
with
Colonell
De
Villier
,
Sir
William
Vaughau
well
beaten
by
Captain
Ashley
.
had
a
resolution
to
make
some
new
attempt
againe
in
Wales
,
but
he
and
his
Company
were
so
well
entertained
by
Captaine
Ashley
,
who
was
not
above
halfe
so
many
in
number
,
that
the
whole
body
of
the
Enemy
,
consisting
of
about
300
Horse
,
were
encountred
,
routed
and
pursued
by
ours
,
many
of
the
Enemy
slaine
and
taken
prisoners
▪
the
List
whereof
was
thus
in
brief
,
five
killed
upon
the
place
,
12
mortally
wounded
,
Captain
Johnson
taken
Prisoner
,
two
Captains
more
,
two
Lieutenants
,
one
Cornet
,
eighteen
other
Prisoners
,
and
good
store
of
Arms.
And
by
the
same
Letters
we
received
further
intelligence
,
that
by
the
vigilant
care
of
the
brave
and
active
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
there
was
raised
a
very
strong
Worke
within
lesse
than
Musket
shot
of
High-Archall
,
The
activity
of
the
brav●
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
.
by
meanes
whereof
the
Enemy
could
not
stir
,
either
in
or
out
,
but
with
their
apparent
danger
.
And
at
the
erecting
of
this
Fort
,
they
tooke
their
opportunity
of
the
Governour
of
High-Archals
absence
,
and
before
his
returne
they
had
made
themselves
so
strong
that
although
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
came
along
with
him
with
about
1000
Horse
and
Foot
,
they
were
inforced
to
retreat
and
go
back
againe
,
not
daring
to
adventure
on
a
place
so
gallantly
manned
,
and
made
so
inaccessible
,
both
by
art
and
nature
as
that
was
,
which
indeed
was
the
winning
of
that
strong
Garrison
,
as
you
shall
shortly
heare
in
its
proper
place
.
About
the
20
of
this
instant
March
we
received
certaine
knowledge
of
the
taking
of
Shruardon
Castle
,
Shruardon
Castle
taken
.
a
place
of
great
importance
,
which
brave
service
was
performed
by
that
active
Patriot
and
couragious
Commander
Major
Generall
Mit●on
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
also
we
received
a
full
and
exact
relation
of
the
remarkable
successe
of
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Birch
,
before
Goderich
Castle
,
expressed
by
himself
in
his
Letter
to
the
Honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Honourable
Sir
,
SInce
my
last
the
7
instant
finding
the
forces
of
Goodrich
under
command
of
Sir
Henry
Lingen
,
so
active
that
a
passenger
could
not
be
safe
between
Gloucester
and
Hereford
,
nor
could
I
quarter
Horse
abroad
but
they
were
in
much
danger
,
nor
could
draw
for●●●
towards
Ludlow
or
Worcester
,
but
they
would
come
neer
unto
the
City
to
plunder
,
therefore
I
chose
rather
to
run
the
hazard
of
storming
the
House
wherein
they
kept
their
out-Guard
upon
their
Boats
,
and
Stable
being
within
20
foot
of
their
Castle
Wall
,
than
to
suffer
those
former
inconveniences
which
was
done
thus
;
I
marched
out
of
Hereford
munday
night
last
with
500
Horse
and
Foot
undiscovered
,
untill
I
came
within
Pistoll
shot
of
Goodrich
,
a
little
before
day
,
then
fell
on
with
100
firelocks
for
the
Forlorn
,
and
entred
over
the
Wall
neare
the
end
of
their
stable
,
the
wall
was
very
high
,
yet
got
over
before
they
had
a
full
alarm
,
and
found
in
the
stable
about
fourescore
Horse
and
five
men
,
which
Horse
I
took
all
digging
thorow
the
wall
,
and
turning
them
out
the
men
were
slaine
and
taken
,
the
stable
with
hay
and
other
provision
burnt
;
In
the
mean
time
I
fell
on
their
out-Guard
,
in
a
place
called
the
Boat-House
,
which
was
within
Pistoll
shot
of
the
Castle
,
which
held
out
two
houres
untill
it
was
digged
thorow
,
then
they
desired
quarter
for
their
lives
,
wherein
was
Major
Pateson
Commander
of
the
Horse
,
and
Major
Benskin
and
15
Gentlemen
more
and
Troopers
,
whom
I
brought
to
Hereford
.
This
successe
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
give
me
with
little
losse
,
which
is
very
advantagious
,
and
especially
enabling
me
to
perform
those
commands
laid
upon
me
by
the
right
honourable
the
Committee
for
both
Kingdoms
:
And
this
day
in
the
way
as
I
was
comming
to
Gloucester
to
that
purpose
,
some
Horse
belonging
to
Goodrich
Castle
,
way
laid
me
,
which
were
out
on
a
party
,
when
I
tooke
the
rest
munday
night
▪
Goodrich
Castle
taken
.
there
being
with
me
Colonell
Kirle
,
and
about
12
more
,
but
not
so
many
ready
;
The
Enemy
stood
in
the
way
,
which
we
perceiving
,
gave
them
a
charge
,
their
number
being
14.
tooke
and
slew
12.
and
the
other
two
escaping
through
the
River
to
the
Castle
.
For
the
Forces
under
the
command
of
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
they
are
now
neer
Worcester
.
I
question
not
but
a
speedy
course
will
be
taken
with
them
which
shall
be
the
constant
endeavour
of
your
most
thankfull
Servant
,
John
Birch
.
About
the
23
of
this
instant
March
we
received
certaine
intelligence
of
the
famous
and
most
happy
victory
obtained
by
the
Forces
of
ever
to
be
honoured
Sir
William
Brereton
,
valiant
Colonell
Morgan
,
and
Colonell
Birch
,
over
the
Forces
of
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
,
which
was
a
very
hot
and
furious
fight
,
our
Forces
being
twice
worsted
,
The
famous
fight
,
and
glorious
victory
obtained
against
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
.
but
at
last
,
by
Gods
mighty
power
and
assistance
,
the
victory
was
given
to
ours
at
least
200
being
slaine
on
the
place
,
3000
totally
routed
,
and
at
least
2000
Arms
taken
.
The
particular
description
of
which
most
famous
fight
and
glorious
victory
,
being
delivered
in
a
Letter
to
some
Honourable
Members
of
the
Parliament
,
by
a
Gentleman
of
quality
and
credit
,
under
Sir
William
Brereton
,
and
by
their
order
and
authority
printed
and
published
,
I
have
thought
fit
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
here
to
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Honourable
Sir
;
ACcording
to
my
engagements
,
A
description
of
the
fight
at
Stow
in
the
Ould
.
I
shall
give
you
an
account
of
the
proceedings
of
our
Forces
,
in
reference
to
our
great
Victory
at
Stow
,
Sir
William
Brereton
having
intelligence
of
Sir
Jacob
Ashleyes
march
,
and
being
invited
by
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Morgan
,
to
follow
and
set
upon
him
,
he
forthwith
marched
from
Litchfield
with
about
1000
Horse
to
Colshell
,
and
from
thence
thorow
Warwick
Town
toward
Stratford
upon
Avon
;
where
Sir
William
had
intelligence
that
Colonell
Morgan
was
returned
back
as
far
as
Cambden
,
by
reason
of
his
intelligence
of
the
crossings
and
Counter-marches
of
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
,
Sir
Jacob
Ashleyes
cro●se
and
crafty
marches
put
Sir
William
Brereton
to
tedious
marches
.
insomuch
that
Sir
William
Brereton
was
forced
(
out
of
his
earnest
desire
to
meet
and
joyn
with
Colonell
Morgan
,
as
was
mainly
intended
)
to
march
up
and
down
,
backward
and
forward
,
at
least
30
miles
,
to
overtake
him
,
and
at
last
did
so
,
and
then
being
joyned
,
we
all
marched
about
a
mile
,
by
which
time
the
Scouts
had
brought
us
word
that
the
Enemy
was
drawne
up
into
a
body
neer
Stow
in
the
Old
,
at
which
all
our
Souldiers
greatly
rejoyced
,
being
very
desirous
to
engage
.
Then
we
marched
(
the
whole
Army
)
in
Battalia
,
Both
Armies
are
met
.
and
after
we
had
discovered
them
also
,
standing
in
Battalia
,
we
faced
them
an
houre
before
we
fought
,
both
sides
waiting
and
longing
for
day
light
.
Then
Sir
Will
.
Brereton
and
Colonell
Morgan
agreed
(
without
any
difference
)
in
the
drawing
up
of
the
Army
,
which
was
ordered
as
followes
;
Sir
William
Brereton
led
the
right
Wing
of
Horse
,
which
were
those
that
came
with
him
from
Litchfield
,
and
the
Gloucestershire
men
were
placed
in
the
left
Wing
,
Colonell
Morgan
himself
most
gallantly
led
the
Van
,
The
signall
Word
on
both
sides
.
our
Word
was
God
be
our
Guide
▪
the
Enemies
Word
was
,
Patrick
and
George
.
Upon
the
first
charge
the
Enemy
forced
our
left
Wing
to
a
disorderly
retreat
,
by
over
powring
them
,
so
that
the
victory
,
at
first
,
seemed
somwhat
doubtfull
;
but
Sir
William
Brereton
most
bravely
going
on
with
his
right
Wing
of
Horse
,
The
fight
begun
.
and
at
least
200
Firelocks
,
fiercely
charged
their
left
both
of
Horse
and
Foot
▪
and
totally
routed
them
.
In
which
brave
peece
of
service
undau●ted
and
valiant
Major
Hauksworth
had
a
principall
hand
,
and
was
a
main
help
utterly
torout
and
put
to
flight
all
the
left
Wing
of
the
Enemy
,
The
Enemy
totally
routed
and
pursued
.
and
Colonell
Morgan
by
this
time
performed
his
charge
so
bravely
also
,
and
with
so
much
courage
and
good
successe
,
that
having
rallied
his
men
up
gallantly
againe
against
the
Enemy
,
he
put
them
also
to
an
absolute
rout
,
and
so
they
pursued
them
into
Stow
,
killing
and
wounding
many
in
the
Towne
,
The
Lord
Ashley
taken
prisoner
.
both
Gentlemen
and
Officers
of
quality
,
and
in
this
pursute
Major
Hawksworth
his
man
(
as
I
was
credibly
enformed
)
took
the
Lord
Ashly
prisoner
,
and
all
his
foot
Officers
were
then
also
taken
prisoners
;
Sir
Charles
Lucas
also
taken
prisoner
.
and
Sir
Charles
Lucas
(
as
was
credibly
reported
)
was
then
also
taken
in
the
fight
,
but
immediatly
after
rescued
by
a
party
of
Firelocks
of
the
Enemie
,
and
on
his
rescue
fled
into
the
Wood
hard
by
for
hoped
safety
;
but
after
the
fight
our
forces
searching
the
wood
for
straglers
found
there
the
said
Sir
Charles
Lucas
,
even
he
who
formerly
had
done
the
King
great
service
in
the
North
,
and
was
Governour
of
Berkley
Castle
,
but
now
,
I
say
,
was
taken
prisoner
againe
and
put
into
safe
custody
.
This
most
remarkable
piece
of
service
being
thus
successefully
performed
,
Sir
Jacob
Ashleyes
words
to
our
Souldiers
sitting
on
a
Drum
.
and
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
being
taken
Captive
and
wearyed
in
this
fight
,
and
being
ancient
(
for
,
old-ages
silver
haires
had
quite
covered
over
his
head
and
beard
)
the
Souldiers
brought
him
a
drum
to
sit
and
rest
himselfe
upon
,
who
being
sate
,
he
said
(
as
was
most
credibly
enformed
)
unto
our
Souldiers
;
Gentlemen
,
yee
may
now
sit
downe
and
play
,
for
you
have
done
all
your
worke
,
if
you
●all
not
our
among
your selves
.
Meaning
,
indeed
,
that
,
now
he
being
thus
beaten
,
the
King
had
never
another
armie
in
the
field
in
the
whole
kingdome
.
There
were
taken
in
this
famous
fight
and
glorious
Victorie
,
A
List
of
the
prisoners
and
prizes
taken
in
the
battle
at
Stow
in
the
Ould
.
Sir
Jacob
Ashley
,
alias
,
Lord
Ashley
,
the
Generall
;
Sir
Charles
Lucas
,
Col.
Corbet
,
Col.
Gerrard
,
Col.
Mouldsworth
,
Leivtenant-Colonell
Broughton
;
3.
Majors
,
17.
Captaines
,
16.
Leiutenants
their
Marshall
Generall
,
5.
Cornets
,
11.
Ensignes
,
3.
Quartermasters
,
the
Chirurgeon
,
and
Sir
William
Vaughans
Chaplaine
,
2000
,
armes
at
least
,
and
all
their
Ammunition
,
Bag
and
Baggage
.
A
brave
,
famous
and
most
seasonable
victorie
it
was
indeed
,
and
a
most
hopefull
way
and
meanes
of
a
speedy
end
(
by
Gods
mercy
)
of
all
the
intestine
warres
and
bloody
broyles
in
the
Kingdom
;
to
God
alone
be
all
the
honour
and
glory
thereof
.
About
the
26.
of
this
instant
March
we
received
advertisement
of
the
full
disbanding
of
all
Sir
Ralph
Hoptons
forces
in
the
West
and
divers
other
occurrents
of
our
Armie
there
,
by
Letters
received
from
Truro
to
the
honourable
speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
;
One
of
which
Letters
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
I
have
here
inserted
Verbatim
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
SIR
,
IN
my
last
I
gave
you
an
account
of
the
beginning
to
disband
the
Lord
Hoptons
Army
,
I
can
now
satisfie
you
of
the
conclusion
of
that
great
worke
,
this
day
having
put
a
period
thereunto
,
except
two
troops
of
the
Princes
Regiment
,
under
the
Command
of
Sir
Francis
Mackworth
,
which
by
reason
of
the
darknesse
of
the
night
could
not
be
conveniently
dispatched
,
and
so
put
off
till
to
morrow
at
seven
of
the
clock
,
All
the
enemie
to
depart
from
Truro
.
by
nine
it
will
be
done
;
and
presently
after
,
Proclamation
is
to
be
made
for
the
Enemy
,
or
any
belonging
unto
them
,
immediatly
to
depart
from
Truro
,
and
all
those
Ports
,
to
be
with
the
convoy
to
morrow
night
,
or
else
to
be
taken
as
Spies
,
and
proceeded
against
accordingly
.
I
have
bin
present
at
the
disbanding
of
these
Forces
,
from
the
first
to
the
last
[
except
as
aforesaid
]
and
never
did
see
a
thing
done
with
so
much
civility
on
both
sides
,
The
extraordinary
faire
carriage
of
the
Souldiers
.
and
not
the
least
appearance
of
insulting
of
ours
,
as
if
we
had
never
bin
at
variance
each
with
other
,
not
a
reproachfull
word
used
nor
the
value
of
two
pence
taken
from
any
man
by
the
Souldiers
of
this
Armie
,
though
the
country
people
are
apt
enough
,
(
if
they
have
opportunity
and
the
enemies
Souldiers
straggle
)
to
revenge
former
injuries
,
but
the
convoy
(
so
long
as
the
Souldiers
keepe
with
them
)
suffer
not
the
least
prejudice
to
befall
them
,
the
number
of
Brigades
in
all
that
have
bin
disbanded
are
nine
,
viz.
the
French
Brigade
consisting
of
three
Regiments
;
The
9.
Brigades
that
were
disbanded
.
the
Lord
Wentworths
Brigade
consisting
of
three
Regiments
;
Sir
James
Smiths
Brigade
consisting
of
three
Regiments
;
the
Lord
Clevelands
Brigade
consisting
of
foure
Regiments
;
Major
Generall
Webbs
of
three
Regiments
,
the
Lord
Hoptons
Brigade
commanded
by
Colonell
Rovil
;
the
Lord
Gorings
Brigade
of
five
Regiments
;
the
Princes
Lifeguard
consisting
of
nine
troops
,
and
700.
men
armed
;
Sir
Richard
Greenvils
Reformadoes
,
the
men
that
are
dismounted
are
proper
and
lusty
men
:
Our
Armie
to
march
Eastward
.
Orders
are
given
out
for
the
Army
to
face
about
,
and
march
Eastward
,
part
of
it
moves
to
morrow
,
the
residue
on
Saturday
,
except
two
or
three
Regiments
that
are
to
stay
behinde
for
the
blocking
up
of
Pendennis
and
the
mount
;
the
Castle
of
Pendennis
was
summoned
yesterday
,
but
those
within
gave
a
peremptory
answer
of
refusall
;
and
Master
Arundel
beares
the
name
of
Governour
,
but
Sir
John
Digby
,
sir
Henry
Kilegrew
,
Colonell
Slaughter
,
Colonell
Sir
Abraham
Chipman
,
and
some
others
of
desperate
Fortunes
over-rule
the
Gentleman
,
and
make
him
governe
and
command
to
serve
their
owne
ends
,
though
it
be
to
ruine
himselfe
.
On
Wednesday
the
Generall
sent
this
Bearer
in
haste
with
a
Letter
to
Saint
Maws
,
who
imbarqued
himselfe
there
and
went
three
or
foure
Leagues
to
Sea
,
to
the
Parliament
ships
and
acquainted
them
with
a
Frigot
of
Dunkirk
that
lay
in
the
Harbour
at
Falmouth
and
much
annoyed
our
men
at
Penny-com-quick
,
A
Dunkerk
Frigot
taken
by
our
ships
.
a
place
of
good
shelter
for
our
men
that
lye
against
the
Castle
.
So
this
morning
betweene
one
and
two
of
the
clocke
,
a
Frigot
of
ours
put
into
the
Harbour
,
being
Moon-light
,
had
the
honour
to
be
saluted
with
twenty
peeces
of
Cannon
from
the
Castle
,
but
got
in
without
any
prejudice
,
and
hauled
the
Dunkirk
,
who
instead
of
yeelding
gave
two
broad
sides
,
but
our
Vessel
presently
made
up
,
and
after
a
little
dispute
Boarded
Her
,
put
the
Irish
to
the
sword
,
preserved
the
rest
,
and
have
them
Prisoners
a
broad
.
It
is
a
fine
Vessell
belonging
to
Browne
Bushel
,
commanded
by
Captaine
Lewis
and
will
be
of
singular
use
to
cleare
the
Harbour
,
if
any
Vessel
of
the
Kings
happen
to
come
in
,
having
the
benefit
of
Saint
Mawes
on
the
one
side
,
and
at
the
mouth
of
the
Harbour
,
Hilford
Castle
taken
.
the
assistance
of
Hilford
Fort
,
which
was
this
day
surrendred
to
us
,
wherein
were
twenty
and
six
peeces
of
Ordnance
;
so
their
strong
Castle
of
Pendennis
is
of
little
use
at
Sea
,
and
by
Land
of
no
great
prejudice
,
considering
the
narrow
necke
of
Land
it
stands
upon
,
and
the
Line
that
may
be
drawne
from
Sea
to
Sea
,
and
may
be
defended
with
as
many
men
as
are
in
the
Castle
.
Leiutenant
Colonell
Jngoldsby
going
to
view
the
Castle
,
Livetenant
Colonell
Ingoldsby
slain
by
Musket
shot
.
received
a
shot
from
some
Muskettiers
of
the
Enemies
that
were
behind
the
Mud-wals
▪
of
which
he
died
within
three
houres
,
being
a
valiant
and
stout
man
,
Major
Cobbet
also
was
shot
in
the
Arme
,
but
not
dangorously
.
This
is
all
the
accompt
time
would
give
me
leave
to
present
you
with
concerning
the
Army
,
of
these
parts
,
which
I
thought
fit
to
send
this
Bearer
purposely
withall
,
that
you
may
be
certainly
informed
of
our
condition
,
adding
this
,
that
about
an
hundred
with
their
Armes
came
this
day
▪
from
the
Mount
to
Truro
,
the
head
quarters
,
many
took
up
Armes
with
us
,
the
rest
went
to
their
homes
.
I
am
Sir
your
Servant
,
J.
R.
Truro
,
March
19.
1645.
The
Messenger
staying
till
this
morning
,
I
can
now
satisfie
you
,
that
the
two
Troops
that
remained
of
the
last
night
,
are
this
morning
disbanded
:
I
have
no
other
newes
to
write
,
but
to
morrow
the
Generals
Army
marches
towards
Exeter
.
Truro
,
March
20
1645.
at
4
in
the
afternoon
.
And
March
27
the
House
of
Parliament
in
way
of
bounden
gratitude
to
almighty
God
,
for
this
great
mercy
of
the
thus
reducing
of
well-nigh
all
Cornwall
to
their
obedience
,
and
that
also
of
subduing
and
overthrowing
of
Sir
Jacob
Ashleyes
Army
,
and
thereby
obtaining
a
most
happy
and
hopefull
end
of
our
troubles
,
A
day
of
solemn
Thanksgiving
for
the
forementioned
great
mercies
to
the
King
.
they
having
first
invited
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
of
the
most
famous
City
of
London
,
to
heare
two
Sermons
that
were
to
be
preached
before
them
at
Christs
Church
in
London
:
In
answer
thereof
,
the
Lord
Major
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
aforesaid
,
invited
both
Houses
of
Parliament
to
a
Dinner
on
the
same
day
of
Thanksgiving
:
At
which
invitation
Alderman
Foukes
delivered
himself
,
as
from
the
whole
City
,
to
the
House
,
making
a
Speech
unto
them
;
and
Master
Speaker
answered
the
same
by
command
of
the
House
in
a
congratulatory
way
,
much
affection
and
amity
being
expressed
mutually
on
both
sides
.
About
the
28
instant
we
also
received
certaine
information
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
,
Our
noble
Generals
advance
to
Exeter
.
of
our
most
noble
Generals
advance
toward
the
City
of
Exeter
,
and
concerning
the
taking
of
Pouldram-Fort
neer
Exeter
,
and
of
Inch-House
also
by
Colonell
Welden
,
the
Governour
of
Plymouth
,
the
particulars
whereof
were
in
substance
as
followeth
;
That
about
March
21.
1645.
the
said
Colonell
Welden
having
summoned
Inch-House
,
where
the
Enemy
kept
a
strong
Garrison
;
they
returned
a
scornfull
Answer
:
Whereupon
the
Colonell
sent
60
Muketeers
to
keep
them
from
coming
out
,
and
appointed
60
more
to
follow
with
a
Demy-Culverin
:
Inch-House
surrendred
.
But
upon
the
landing
of
the
first
,
they
within
begged
Quarter
for
their
lives
,
and
so
surrendred
all
unto
the
Colonell
.
There
was
taken
in
that
Garrison
90
Muskets
,
4
Minions
,
and
6
Barrels
of
Powder
.
And
by
the
same
Letter
we
were
likewise
certified
of
the
surrender
of
Pouldram
strong
Fort
,
Pouldram
Fort
taken
.
with
18
Peeces
of
Ordnance
in
it
,
and
much
Ammunition
,
with
other
Provisions
good
store
▪
which
was
thus
yeelded
up
to
valiant
Sir
Hard●esse
Waller
,
those
in
the
Garrison
having
had
(
in
both
of
them
)
fair
Conditions
to
depart
to
their
owne
homes
,
upon
engagement
not
to
take
up
Armes
any
more
against
the
Parliament
.
And
about
the
30
of
this
instant
March
we
received
intelligence
by
Letters
from
that
brave
and
active
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
,
High-Archall
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
of
their
great
and
good
successe
in
the
taking
of
that
very
strong
and
considerable
Garrison
of
High-Archall
,
after
a
short
siege
;
and
having
by
Granadoes
and
other
great
shot
battered
them
for
the
space
of
nine
houres
together
,
without
intermission
,
it
being
,
I
say
,
a
place
of
great
strength
,
and
well
fortified
,
and
having
a
large
deep
moat
about
it
,
and
in
regard
of
the
scituation
of
it
,
not
thought
feazable
to
be
carried
by
storm
;
but
by
the
blessing
of
God
and
our
continuall
plying
of
our
great
shot
and
Granadoes
,
which
had
done
great
execution
among
them
,
in
short
space
we
caused
them
to
come
to
a
Parley
,
whereat
it
was
concluded
,
that
the
Horse
,
all
but
40
should
march
away
without
Arms
,
that
the
Foot
should
all
leave
their
Arms
behind
them
,
and
that
they
should
leave
all
their
Ammunition
and
Provision
,
(
of
which
there
was
great
plenty
)
behind
them
,
and
they
were
to
have
a
Convoy
to
Worcester
,
the
place
they
had
made
choice
of
to
go
unto
.
There
marched
out
212
Souldiers
and
Officers
,
out
of
this
Garrison
.
And
thus
Shropshire
,
by
Gods
great
mercy
,
and
the
indefatigable
industrie
,
care
and
valour
,
of
their
Committee
is
now
well
cleared
from
all
their
open
Enemies
.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
we
were
certainly
informed
that
this
most
gallant
and
active
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
,
Bridge-North
Towne
taken
by
Shrewsbury
forces
.
not
yet
resting
immediately
after
they
had
thus
taken
in
High
Archall
,
as
aforesaid
,
sent
out
a
party
of
Horse
and
Foot
upon
a
designe
against
Bridge-North
,
but
the
length
of
the
march
,
and
the
wearinesse
of
the
Souldier
hindred
them
,
so
as
the
Town
took
the
alarm
before
they
could
refresh
themselves
a
little
,
and
go
on
in
the
designe
,
as
was
intended
;
yet
notwithstanding
the
next
day
they
summoned
it
.
Colonell
Billingsley
slaine
in
the
Storme
.
Colonell
Billingsley
,
who
commanded
in
chief
in
the
Town
,
would
give
no
Answer
to
the
Summons
,
and
Colonell
Howard
,
who
commanded
the
Castle
,
gave
a
flat
denyall
;
whereupon
in
the
afternoon
,
having
set
out
three
Posts
,
the
brave
Salopians
resolved
to
storm
:
One
Post
was
assigned
to
Colonell
Goulden
,
another
to
Major
Braine
,
and
the
third
to
Captain
Hickson
,
who
,
at
the
warning
given
,
fell
all
three
on
with
such
a
courage
,
and
undaunted
resolution
,
that
they
stormed
the
Towne
,
killed
Colonell
Billingsley
in
the
heat
of
the
storm
,
together
with
some
others
,
and
took
divers
prisoners
,
the
rest
of
the
Gentry
fled
into
the
Castle
,
the
North
Gate
Fort
also
stood
some
hot
dispute
,
but
was
likewise
gained
,
and
so
the
Town
taken
wholly
into
their
possession
;
and
in
its
proper
place
we
shall
certifie
the
taking
in
of
the
Castle
also
,
which
yet
a
while
stood
out
very
obstinately
against
them
.
Portland
castle
surrendred
.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
we
heard
for
certaine
out
of
the
West
,
that
Portland
Castle
was
surrendred
;
the
Enemy
within
it
having
had
liberty
granted
them
to
go
to
their
own
homes
,
leaving
all
their
Armes
,
and
the
Castles
Ammunition
behinde
them
.
And
upon
the
31
of
this
instant
March
we
were
certainly
informed
by
a
Letter
out
of
the
West
,
of
the
taking
of
Exmouth
Fort
,
the
particulars
whereof
were
as
followeth
in
this
ensuing
Letter
to
Colonell
Ceeley
.
Noble
Colonell
;
Exmouth-Fort
,
neere
Exeter
.
taken
.
I
Beseech
you
to
excuse
my
not
giving
you
an
account
of
the
businesse
of
Exmouth
Fort
till
now
,
which
hath
been
occasioned
by
reason
of
the
sudden
commands
of
Sir
Hardresse
Waller
,
laid
upon
me
,
to
advance
neer
the
City
of
Exeter
.
And
although
I
know
you
are
well
acquainted
with
our
proceedings
,
yet
I
conceive
it
my
duty
to
advertise
you
of
our
condition
.
The
14
instant
,
I
summoned
the
Fort
,
and
took
possession
of
it
the
next
day
:
I
have
sent
you
inclosed
what
provision
was
left
in
it
.
The
Governour
thereof
,
Lieutenant
Colonell
Arundell
desires
to
serve
you
for
Ireland
.
Sir
,
we
are
now
within
Musket
shot
of
Mount-Hadford
,
and
exchanging
shot
every
minute
,
and
God
hath
pleased
to
honour
yours
with
the
Frontier
Quarters
.
As
yet
nothing
hath
happened
that
will
not
speak
us
Colonell
Ceeleys
.
The
forementioned
note
of
what
was
left
in
Exmouth
Fort
,
was
13
great
iron
Peeces
,
2
small
Drakes
,
1
of
brasse
,
3
Murtherers
,
unmounted
,
72
Muskets
,
29
Collers
of
Bandaleers
,
10
Pikes
,
10
Halberts
and
Partizans
,
12
Barrels
of
Powder
,
2
bundles
of
Match
,
1
barrell
of
Pease
,
5
Hogsheads
of
Bread
,
1
Hogshead
of
Beef
,
5
Hogsheads
of
Salt
,
1
Butt
of
Beer
,
&c.
Aprill
.
1646.
About
the
beginning
of
the
Moneth
of
Aprill
,
1646.
we
received
certaine
and
most
welcome
intelligence
of
the
surrender
of
Dennington
Castle
,
Dennington
Castle
taken
.
about
which
valiant
Colonell
Dalbeir
having
continued
playing
with
his
Granadoes
into
the
Castle
,
with
much
furie
,
it
at
last
procured
this
good
successe
,
That
Sir
John
Boys
the
Governour
thereof
,
finding
no
hope
of
help
or
reliefe
,
and
perceiving
what
great
danger
the
Castle
was
in
;
at
last
he
agreed
to
surrender
it
up
to
the
said
noble
Colonell
,
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
.
And
so
the
Enemy
immediately
came
forth
of
the
Castle
,
having
liberty
(
according
to
their
Articles
)
to
depart
to
Oxford
,
and
our
Forces
took
present
possession
of
it
.
And
thus
this
pernicious
nest
and
den
of
Royall
Robbers
and
abusers
of
those
parts
of
the
Country
,
was
now
at
last
happily
emptied
and
cleared
,
and
the
Castle
restored
to
its
right
owner
againe
,
that
most
worthy
and
truly
religious
Gentleman
,
Master
John
Packer
,
whose
formerly
it
had
been
.
And
Aprill
2.
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
prudently
taking
notice
of
the
great
confluence
and
resort
of
Papists
,
Malignant
Officers
and
Souldiers
of
fortune
,
and
such
as
have
borne
Arms
against
the
Parliament
of
England
,
from
the
Enemies
Garrisons
and
Quarters
unto
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
other
parts
within
the
Lines
of
Communication
:
Do
for
the
prevention
of
such
inconveniences
as
may
therby
arise
,
think
fit
to
order
,
and
it
is
hereby
ordered
by
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
,
That
all
Papists
whatsoever
,
and
all
Officers
and
Souldiers
of
fortune
,
and
other
persons
that
have
borne
Arms
against
the
Parliament
of
England
,
not
being
under
restraint
,
do
before
the
sixth
day
of
April
,
1646.
depart
out
of
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
Lines
of
Communication
:
And
if
any
such
person
shall
continue
within
the
said
Lines
after
that
time
,
such
person
is
hereby
declared
a
Spy
,
and
shall
be
apprehended
,
imprisoned
,
and
proceeded
against
as
a
Spy
,
according
to
the
Rules
of
War
.
And
the
said
Lords
and
Commons
do
further
orden
,
That
all
such
persons
do
forbeare
,
upon
the
penalty
aforesaid
,
to
come
within
the
said
Lines
,
without
Licence
under
the
hands
of
the
Committee
appointed
for
Compositions
at
Goldsmiths-Hall
.
And
the
Committee
of
the
Militia
of
London
,
and
the
Sub-Committees
in
their
severall
limits
respectively
,
are
hereby
required
to
keep
strict
Guards
and
Watches
,
and
cause
frequently
searches
to
be
made
,
and
to
take
care
for
the
due
execution
of
this
Order
.
Provided
that
this
Order
,
nor
any
thing
therein
contained
shall
extend
to
any
person
or
persons
who
shall
obtain
license
under
the
hands
of
the
Committee
of
Goldsmiths-Hall
,
to
continue
within
the
limits
aforesaid
.
An
Order
of
both
Houses
of
Parliament
for
restraint
of
Papists
and
other
Delinquents
from
coming
to
the
Cities
of
London
and
Westminster
.
An
Order
also
concerning
the
Kings
private
coming
to
London
.
Provided
that
this
Ordinance
,
or
any
thing
therein
contained
,
shall
not
extend
to
any
person
or
persons
who
came
in
to
the
Parliament
before
the
first
of
June
last
1645.
and
are
cleared
by
both
Houses
of
Parliament
from
their
Delinquency
.
Provided
also
that
no
Peere
of
this
Realm
shall
resort
unto
the
Committee
for
license
to
continue
within
the
limits
aforesaid
,
but
shall
repaire
only
to
the
House
of
Peers
for
their
said
License
.
This
Order
to
continue
for
one
Moneth
after
the
sixth
of
April
,
and
no
longer
.
And
it
was
also
further
ordered
and
resolved
on
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
,
That
in
case
the
King
should
(
contrary
to
the
advice
of
the
Parliament
,
then
,
already
given
unto
him
)
come
,
or
attempt
to
come
within
the
Lines
of
Communication
,
That
then
the
Committee
of
the
Militia
of
London
shall
have
power
,
and
are
hereby
enjoyned
,
upon
advice
had
with
the
Committee
of
Lords
and
Commons
for
the
Army
,
to
raise
such
forces
as
they
shall
think
necessary
,
to
prevent
any
tumults
that
may
arise
by
his
coming
,
and
to
suppresse
any
that
shall
happen
,
and
to
apprehend
and
secure
all
such
as
shall
come
with
him
,
and
to
prevent
resort
unto
him
,
and
to
secure
his
own
Person
from
danger
.
About
the
sixth
of
April
we
received
certaine
good
newes
by
a
Letter
written
to
renowned
Major
Generall
Brown
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Kings
Horse
neare
Farringdon
.
of
a
brave
defeat
given
to
the
Kings
Horse
about
Farringdon
,
not
far
from
Oxford
,
which
Letter
was
read
in
the
Honourable
House
of
Commons
,
and
a
Copy
whereof
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
therein
,
I
have
here
inserted
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
Honourable
Sir
;
THe
last
night
I
had
intelligence
the
Enemy
was
drawn
out
of
Oxford
,
and
gave
out
,
that
they
did
intend
to
plunder
Newnham
,
wherefore
I
sent
to
Colonell
Betsworth
,
to
desire
him
to
draw
his
Horse
towards
Abingdon
,
which
he
did
;
but
early
this
morning
we
had
intelligence
,
that
six
hundred
Horse
marched
out
of
Oxon
through
Conmer
and
Fisield
;
whereupon
I
commanded
forth
our
Horse
and
Dragoons
,
and
marched
with
Colonell
Betsworth
after
the
Enemy
,
and
it
pleased
God
to
direct
us
,
that
we
found
them
at
Farringdon
,
and
quartered
at
the
Towns
thereabouts
;
We
had
gallant
hunting
them
from
place
to
place
over
the
hils
,
and
pursued
them
into
Farringdon
Town
,
and
afterwards
we
discovered
a
good
party
of
about
two
hundred
,
between
the
two
Coxwels
,
who
ran
down
into
a
Meadow
,
and
would
have
parlyed
to
●urrender
their
Horse
and
Arms
,
but
our
●●n
fell
on
them
,
and
took
them
all
,
save
very
few
that
escaped
:
Afterwards
we
gleaned
up
divers
more
in
severall
places
,
so
that
I
am
confident
,
that
party
is
so
broken
,
that
the
King
will
scarce
be
able
to
get
such
a
body
of
Horse
againe
in
the
Kingdome
;
We
took
above
300
Horse
,
and
almost
as
many
Prisoners
,
there
was
brought
in
this
evening
about
250
unto
Abingdon
,
the
Major
and
most
of
the
Officers
of
Sir
William
Comptons
Regiment
belonging
to
Banbury
are
prisoners
,
it
was
esteemed
the
best
Regiment
the
King
had
,
and
the
newes
of
their
ingagement
being
reported
at
Oxford
this
day
,
that
they
would
come
off
with
honour
,
or
be
lost
,
they
sadly
replyed
,
if
that
Regiment
were
lost
,
they
were
all
undone
.
There
was
but
one
man
slain
on
our
part
,
and
not
many
of
the
Enemies
.
Sir
,
your
most
humble
and
faithfull
servant
,
Geo.
Payne
.
Abington
,
April
3.
1646.
About
the
10
of
this
instant
Aprill
,
Letters
came
from
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
Quarters
,
from
severall
Gentlemen
of
credit
to
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdomes
,
and
by
other
informations
from
thence
,
that
the
Articles
for
the
surrender
of
the
City
and
Garrison
of
Exeter
,
were
now
fully
agreed
on
,
and
foure
Hostages
given
for
performance
of
the
same
,
to
be
surrendred
into
the
hands
of
the
Parliament
,
on
Munday
Aprill
13.
1646.
and
as
a
farther
firm
pledge
and
assurance
hereof
,
they
immediately
,
upon
the
mutuall
giving
of
Hostages
,
surrendred
three
of
their
strong
Forts
into
the
renowned
Generals
hands
,
viz.
Saint
Downes
Fort
,
on
the
North
side
;
Mount-Rat-Ford
,
on
the
South
side
,
and
a
very
strong
House
in
Saint
Tho.
P●rish
,
on
the
West
side
;
Treaty
about
the
surrender
of
the
City
of
Exeter
to
the
Parliament
.
Three
strong
Forts
already
delivered
up
to
the
Generall
.
all
these
were
surrendred
on
▪
Thursday
,
April
the
9.
the
maine
substance
of
the
Articles
was
,
That
all
within
the
Garrison
(
that
would
)
were
to
march
away
on
April
13.
being
Munday
,
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
with
Arms
,
and
to
have
a
Convoy
either
to
Pendennis
,
or
Saint
▪
Michaels-Mount
,
or
to
Oxford
,
and
to
nominate
which
of
these
three
places
they
would
go
unto
when
they
marched
out
.
And
those
that
would
,
to
have
Passes
to
go
beyond
Sea
,
or
laying
down
their
Arms
,
to
go
to
their
own
homes
,
upon
an
ingagement
not
to
take
up
Arms
againe
against
the
Parliament
.
All
the
nobility
,
(
as
some
of
these
were
there
)
Gentry
and
Clergy
,
in
the
City
,
to
have
liberty
to
march
out
with
the
Garrison
Souldiers
,
with
their
Horses
,
Arms
,
and
their
own
proper
goods
:
Justification
of
the
large
Articles
of
conditions
agreed
unto
,
upon
the
surrender
of
Exeter
.
One
Article
was
mainly
insisted
on
,
concerning
the
Cathedrall
in
Exeter
,
that
,
forfooth
,
it
might
not
be
defaced
,
which
was
also
so
farre
agreede
on
.
Now
,
if
any
should
imagine
these
(
and
the
other
)
conditions
to
be
too
large
for
such
enemies
;
Let
them
but
waigh
the
considerablenesse
of
the
place
,
and
how
long
it
might
have
held
out
,
withall
its
advantages
,
and
it
may
easily
balance
all
the
rest
;
Besides
that
,
now
it
is
gained
with
the
losse
of
so
little
bloodshed
,
and
in
so
short
a
time
,
since
the
Armie
returned
out
of
Cornwall
;
That
now
also
upon
the
matter
,
all
the
West
is
cleared
and
setled
in
a
peaceable
posture
;
and
how
considerable
this
is
,
that
now
the
army
may
immediately
advance
and
take
the
oportunity
to
cleare
up
these
Eastern-parts
,
which
in
all
probability
,
will
(
by
Gods
blessing
)
be
effected
suddainly
,
and
(
we
hope
)
an
end
put
to
these
miserable
and
most
unhappie
warres
,
The
noble
Generall
,
presently
upon
this
,
with
part
of
his
Armie
,
advanced
now
to
Barnstable
,
which
place
,
was
of
no
small
Concernment
for
the
full
setling
,
of
the
p●ace
of
those
parts
,
whereof
more
in
its
due
place
.
Ruthin-Castle
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
About
the
14.
of
this
instant
Aprill
we
received
certaine
intelligence
by
a
Letter
from
that
most
faithfull
,
valiant
and
Victorious
Commander
,
Colonell
Mitton
to
the
honourable
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Commons
,
concerning
the
surrender
of
Ruthin
castle
to
him
,
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
;
A
Copie
of
which
Letter
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
fuller
satisfaction
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
authority
of
Parliament
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
To
the
Honorable
William
Lenthal
Esq
Speaker
of
the
Honorable
House
of
COMMONS
.
SIR
,
THe
Reducing
of
this
Castle
of
Ruthin
hath
cost
me
more
time
and
Ammunition
,
than
I
expected
when
I
first
laid
Siege
to
it
:
At
last
having
a
Mine
almost
in
a
readinesse
to
spring
,
and
Batteries
prepared
for
a
Demi-Can●n
and
a
Culverin
to
play
upon
it
;
It
was
this
day
agreed
to
be
Surrendred
upon
the
Conditions
in
the
inclosed
Articles
,
which
I
was
willing
to
accept
,
having
perfect
Information
by
some
that
escaped
out
of
the
Castle
,
that
there
was
in
it
Provision
upon
sufficient
for
two
moneths
longer
;
which
now
I
finde
to
be
true
:
And
if
I
should
have
forced
it
,
I
must
have
hazarded
many
men
,
and
made
the
place
unserviceable
,
which
is
of
very
great
use
to
the
Re●●ement
of
this
Country
,
it
being
the
most
convenient
place
for
a
Garrison
in
all
North-Wales
,
as
things
now
stand
with
us
.
Yesterday
bef●●e
the
breake
of
day
,
a
party
of
the
Enemy
out
of
Denbigh
Castle
,
being
about
sixscore
,
and
thirty
mounted
Fire-locks
,
fell
upon
Captaine
Richard
Price
his
Quarters
,
within
two
miles
of
this
Towne
;
but
be
was
vigilant
,
and
his
●couts
performed
their
duty
so
well
,
that
they
were
drawne
into
the
field
before
they
came
upon
them
,
which
gave
him
opportunity
to
avoid
them
,
A
brave
defeat
given
to
Denbigh
forces
by
Colonell
Mitton
.
and
convey
the
Alarum
to
this
Towne
;
And
thereupon
Colonell
Carter
with
a
standing
Horse-guard
,
which
we
are
saine
to
keepe
in
the
field
constantly
to
secure
our
Out
quarters
;
and
C●ptaine
Simkies
with
my
owne
Troope
,
which
was
then
upon
the
Guard
in
this
Towne
,
drew
out
and
fell
betweene
them
and
Denbigh
,
and
within
halfe
a
mile
of
their
Garrison
met
with
them
,
and
charged
them
●o
gallantly
,
that
they
broke
in
upon
them
,
killed
seven
of
them
(
as
is
said
)
upon
the
place
;
and
in
the
pursuit
,
tooke
foure
Captaines
,
one
Lieutenant
,
two
Cornets
,
divers
Troopers
,
and
about
fourty
Horse
,
with
the
losse
of
one
man
of
our
side
.
The
Siege
at
Hoult
hath
of
late
beene
if
great
difficulty
and
hazard
to
those
fe●
men
I
have
there
:
For
the
drawing
off
of
the
Cheshire
Fire-locks
from
that
Service
,
without
any
privity
,
gave
the
Enemy
an
advantage
to
burne
the
Guard
the
Fire-locks
kept
(
which
cost
the
Countrey
much
to
fortifie
)
and
above
forty
dwelling
Houses
more
in
the
Towne
,
and
exposed
my
men
(
who
lay
in
open
Qnarters
,
and
were
fewer
in
number
than
the
Enemy
within
were
)
to
their
power
,
which
necessitated
my
men
to
be
upon
continuall
duty
.
Vpon
the
first
of
April
the
Enemy
sallied
out
and
fell
upon
Major
Sadlers
Quarters
,
resolving
to
put
all
my
men
in
that
House
to
the
Sword
,
which
they
had
beene
like
to
effect
,
had
not
a
Guard
which
was
placed
in
the
Mo●●it
,
Captaine
Cottingham
slaine
.
erected
by
us
three
dayes
before
relieved
them
:
In
this
storme
I
lost
sixe
men
,
and
fourteene
wounded
;
if
the
Enemie
there
were
killed
their
Commander
Captaine
Cottingham
a
Papist
,
a
Lie●tenant
,
and
two
more
,
and
many
wounded
:
There
hath
beene
never
a
day
▪
since
,
but
they
sallied
out
constantly
twice
or
thrice
a
day
,
and
as
constantly
beaten
i●
.
This
service
,
and
the
furnishing
of
such
Garrisons
which
are
reduced
,
occasions
the
expence
of
very
much
Powder
and
Match
;
and
therefore
,
I
humbly
desire
,
that
the
Honourable
House
will
be
please
to
grant
,
that
I
may
have
a
hundred
Barrels
of
Powder
,
and
foure
or
five
hundred
Firelocks
sent
me
,
and
that
some
course
may
be
perscribed
to
convey
it
downe
speedily
;
the
carriage
and
Convoy
of
the
last
Powder
I
had
,
cost
above
halfe
as
much
as
the
Powder
was
worth
.
And
further
,
that
they
,
will
be
pleased
to
appoint
a
Governor
for
this
Castle
,
Lievtenant
Colonel
Thomas
Mason
,
is
a
very
faithfull
active
and
godly
Gentleman
,
and
the
most
knowing
man
in
his
profession
that
we
have
in
these
parts
,
having
beene
a
Souldier
,
above
twenty
yeeres
,
and
lost
his
command
in
Ireland
,
because
he
refused
to
bear
Arms
against
the
Parliament
and
if
this
place
were
worthy
of
him
,
I
should
make
bold
to
recommend
him
to
their
consideration
.
This
neverthelesse
,
I
leave
to
their
Wisdoms
to
determine
,
and
rest
.
Your
very
humble
Servant
,
THO.
MITTON
Ruthin
the
8.
of
April
.
1646.
In
that
brave
defeat
given
by
Colonell
Mittons
forces
,
Prisoners
and
prizes
taken
at
Denbigh
and
Ruthin
.
to
their
Denbigh
Enemies
,
were
taken
these
prisoners
and
prizes
following
.
Taken
prisoners
,
Captaine
Winne
,
Captaine
Hugh
Morris
,
Captaine
Morgan
,
Captaine
Pickering
,
1
Lievtenant
,
2
Cornets
,
divers
Gentlemen
and
Common-Souldiers
,
40.
Horse
,
divers
Armes
,
7.
slaine
upon
the
place
.
In
Ruthin
we
tooke
all
their
Armes
and
Ammunition
,
Bag
and
Baggage
,
and
all
the
Irish
therein
were
left
to
be
disposed
of
by
us
according
to
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
.
Also
valiant
and
faithfull
Sir
Trenor
Williams
(
as
we
were
credibly
informed
by
letters
out
of
Wales
)
did
bravely
set
upon
100.
of
the
Enemies
neere
Ragland
,
The
Raglanders
soundly
beaten
by
Sir
Trevor
Williams
.
which
belonged
to
the
crooked
now
made
Lord
Charles
Sommerset
,
Governour
of
Ragland-castle
,
where
,
I
say
,
valiant
Sir
Trevor
routed
all
the
said
party
,
tooke
45.
prisoners
,
whereof
one
Captaine
and
10.
other
Officers
and
Gentlemen
,
30.
Horse
,
20.
Muskets
,
12.
Fire-locks
,
14.
slaine
on
the
place
,
divers
sorely
wounded
the
rest
f●ed
and
dispersed
.
And
2.
dayes
after
this
fight
there
came
in
unto
Sir
Trevor
Williams
(
as
we
were
certainly
informed
by
letters
from
thence
)
from
Ragland-castle
,
Many
Gentlemen
of
Wales
came
out
of
Ragland
castle
to
Sir
Trevor
and
submitted
to
the
Parliament
.
2.
Colonels
,
2.
Lievtenant
Colonells
,
3.
Lievtenants
,
3.
Cornets
,
and
11.
other
Horsemen
with
them
,
all
Gentlemen
of
the
upper-Countries
,
desiring
to
submit
themselves
to
the
Parliament
,
upon
the
Reading
of
which
Letters
aforesaid
from
Colonell
Mitton
,
the
House
ordered
(
according
to
his
desire
)
that
Lievtenant
Colonell
Mason
should
be
Governour
of
Ruthin-castle
;
And
Master
Fog
the
Minister
(
a
very
faithfull
and
active
Gentleman
for
the
Parliament
ever
since
these
warres
began
)
who
brought
the
Letter
,
Master
Fog
a
Minister
rewarded
for
his
Loyalty
to
the
Parliament
.
was
called
into
the
House
of
Commons
,
and
had
50.
l.
given
him
for
his
paines
in
bringing
the
same
,
and
for
his
other
brave
services
in
the
field
.
The
strong
Garrison
of
the
City
of
Exeter
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
The
first
letter
.
About
the
16.
of
this
instant
April
we
received
full
assurance
of
the
cleere
and
totall
surrender
of
the
strong
Garrison
of
the
City
of
Exeter
by
Letters
out
of
the
West
a
Copy
of
two
wherof
I
have
here
thought
fit
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
to
insert
,
which
were
as
followeth
:
Sir
,
Having
beene
imployed
in
the
agitating
of
the
treatie
for
the
surrendring
of
Exeter
,
I
might
crave
pardon
if
I
give
you
not
so
full
an
account
of
our
proceedings
here
as
I
desire
.
We
had
to
doe
with
Lawyers
and
Civilians
who
lengthened
out
our
debate
by
their
niceties
,
so
that
the
treatie
ended
not
till
the
day
of
the
writing
hereof
,
when
they
finished
the
Articles
,
and
agreed
to
march
forth
on
Monday
,
next
.
The
conditions
were
honourable
,
viz.
in
briefe
;
To
march
with
Armes
,
Colours
flying
,
Drums
beating
and
Bullets
,
to
Oxford
,
and
the
Cornish
into
Cornwall
.
I
will
not
trouble
you
with
particulars
,
but
send
you
the
Articles
by
the
next
;
Hostages
were
delivered
for
the
performance
of
things
promised
,
and
for
farther
assurance
unto
us
,
3.
strong
Forts
were
delivered
up
unto
us
in
hand
,
as
hath
been
toucht
before
.
The
Townesmen
were
very
glad
of
the
agreement
.
The
Generall
is
this
night
come
to
Tiverton
and
intends
,
to
morrow
to
be
before
Barnstable
and
to
summon
it
.
The
treaty
was
absolutely
concluded
yesterday
in
Exeter
;
we
sate
up
night
and
day
about
it
.
I
will
not
trouble
you
any
more
till
afurther
oportunity
,
but
remaine
Sir
,
Your
most
humble
servant
,
Aprill
9.
late
at
night
.
Columb-John
House
.
Post-script
.
At
Market-jew
,
neere
the
Mount
we
tooke
lately
of
the
Mountmen
,
60
prisoners
,
the
most
of
that
Garrison
.
Also
a
Captaine
in
Pendennis
came-off
unto
us
with
80.
men
more
.
We
understand
that
in
Pendennis
they
have
nothing
but
Salt-beefe
tainted
,
and
and
that
they
cannot
subsist
long
;
They
have
but
little
bread
,
and
their
Wine
almost
spent
,
The
second
Letter
.
we
hope
well
shortly
of
both
places
.
The
other
Letter
was
this
.
Sir
;
Though
I
have
but
little
Newes
,
yet
I
could
not
omit
this
oportunity
of
sending
to
you
;
The
manner
of
their
marching
out
of
the
City
of
Exeter
.
we
entred
the
City
of
Exeter
on
Munday
last
,
according
to
the
Articles
.
Sir
Jacob
Berckley
the
Governour
,
with
about
2000
,
being
marched
forth
,
700
,
whereof
being
Cornish
,
as
soone
as
they
were
out
of
the
City
gates
faced
Westward
and
resolving
for
their
owne
homes
,
cryed
out
thus
,
Every
man
to
his
owne
home
,
Every
man
to
his
owne
home
,
and
so
laying
downe
their
armes
departed
accordingly
,
the
like
resolution
had
most
of
the
rest
,
so
that
Sir
Jacob
was
like
to
have
but
a
small
remnant
to
doe
his
Majestie
any
service
at
Oxford
;
The
Princes
Highnes
went
forth
with
them
,
leaving
behind
them
in
the
City
,
at
least
3.
Moneths
provision
,
150.
barrells
of
powder
,
about
1500.
Muskets
,
and
above
40.
peeces
of
Ordnance
.
About
the
18.
of
this
instant
Aprill
came
certaine
intelligence
out
of
the
West
by
letters
to
London
of
the
surrendring
of
the
Towne
and
Castle
of
Barnstable
into
the
Parliaments
hands
,
Branstable
Towne
and
C●stle
surrendred
.
with
all
the
Armes
and
Ammunition
therein
(
much
upon
the
same
termes
and
Articles
which
were
granted
to
Exeter
)
by
Sir
Allen
Apsley
,
Governour
thereof
.
And
shortly
after
also
we
understood
of
the
surrendering
of
Saint
Michaels-Mount
in
Cornwall
,
Sir
Michaels-Mount
surrendred
.
that
inpregnable
and
almost
inaccessable
strong
fort
,
whereof
Sir
Arthur
Basset
was
Governour
;
who
,
with
the
rest
,
that
would
,
and
were
therein
,
had
libertie
to
depart
into
the
Island
of
Silly
.
In
this
Mount
were
taken
an
100.
barrells
of
Powder
,
500.
Muskets
,
100.
Pikes
,
30.
Peeces
of
Ordinances
,
3.
Murthering
Peeces
,
80.
Tun
of
Wine
,
with
store
of
other
provisions
.
And
about
the
20.
Titbury-Castle
surrendred
.
instant
we
had
certaine
Newes
of
the
surrender
of
Titbury-castle
,
a
place
of
much
Consequence
and
strength
also
,
and
which
will
contribute
much
to
the
reducing
of
Litchfield-close
;
which
said
Castle
was
surrendred
also
on
faire
conditions
to
the
content
of
the
Garrison-Souldiers
thereof
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
we
were
most
certainly
informed
of
the
surrender
of
Aburisthwait
to
Colonell
Powell
(
Commander
Aburisthwait
Castle
in
Wales
surrendred
.
in
Chiefe
under
renowned
Major
Generall
Laughorne
)
by
Colonell
Whitney
,
Governour
thereof
;
upon
very
faire
termes
and
conditions
,
as
was
witnessed
by
valiant
and
victorious
Major
Generall
Laughornes
owne
Letter
to
the
Parliament
.
And
we
had
farther
information
of
the
surrender
of
Dunstar-castle
in
the
West
,
Dunstar-Castle
surrendred
.
which
was
yeelded
up
to
renowned
Colonell
Blake
,
the
brave
Governour
of
Taunton
,
upon
very
faire
and
honourable
termes
;
by
noble
Sir
Thomas
Fairfaxes
example
of
Clemencie
and
Mercy
;
Our
WesternArmie
advanced
toward
Oxford
.
Which
Castle
,
was
surrendred
up
for
the
use
of
King
and
Parliament
,
by
Sir
Francis
Windham
,
then
Governor
of
Dunstar-Castle
;
as
was
also
certified
to
the
Parliament
by
Colonell
Blakes
owne
Letter
.
About
the
24.
of
this
instant
Aprill
our
Western
armie
was
advanced
backward
and
come
toward
Oxford
for
the
beleaguring
thereof
and
forming
of
a
Seige
round
about
it
;
And
about
this
time
a
part
of
our
said
Armie
having
alreadie
besieged
the
Garrison
of
Woodstock
,
Woodstock-Garrison
surrendred
.
and
laine
now
before
it
some
short
time
battering
that
brave
and
ancient
Mannour
house
with
our
Ordnance
,
and
the
besieged
considering
there
was
no
hope
of
reliefe
to
be
expected
,
our
other
forces
lying
also
so
close
about
Oxford
that
they
durst
not
stirre
out
;
It
was
now
therefore
,
at
length
surrendred
to
Colonell
Rainsborough
upon
very
faire
termes
and
honourable
Articles
of
agreement
from
the
said
Valiant
Colonel
and
those
other
Couragious
Commanders
who
joyntly
adventured
their
lives
for
the
Service
of
the
State
:
For
,
the
besieged
were
to
depart
thence
to
Oxford
,
and
to
leave
all
their
Ammunition
and
furniture
of
warre
behind
them
,
and
onely
the
Officers
permitted
to
have
their
Swords
along
with
them
.
And
about
the
28.
instant
we
received
the
certaine
intelligence
of
the
surrender
of
Bridge-North-castle
into
the
hands
of
the
Bridge
North
Castle
surrendred
.
brave
and
most
active
Shropshire
forces
upon
faire
conditions
and
articles
of
accord
,
the
Common
Souldiers
therein
to
march
away
with
their
hands
in
their
Pockets
,
and
the
Officers
only
with
their
Swords
,
Sir
Robert
Howard
the
Governour
and
3.
other
Knights
with
their
Horse
and
2.
Servants
a
peece
;
But
,
one
Latham
an
arch
Villaine
for
Malignancie
,
and
who
had
beene
the
maine
cause
of
burning
the
Towne
,
not
long
before
,
was
justly
delivered
up
to
the
justice
of
the
Parliament
to
suffer
most
worthily
for
such
a
most
base
and
abhominable
scelerous
fact
.
They
left
behinde
them
in
the
Castle
,
at
least
6.
weekes
provision
a
Demi-cannon
,
with
other
Ordnance
,
at
least
500.
Armes
and
50.
Horse
,
The
place
was
a
peece
of
great
strength
;
there
were
within
the
Castle
about
400.
The
just
praise
of
the
most
faithfull
and
active
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
.
fighting
men
,
the
besiegers
not
above
700.
in
all
.
Thus
have
we
often
heard
of
the
brave
services
of
those
gallant
Salopaons
and
even
incomparable
actions
of
that
active
and
successefull
Committee
of
Shrewsbury
for
the
good
of
their
Country
and
kingdome
;
To
God
be
all
the
glorie
and
praise
who
thus
,
still
,
Crownes
us
with
victories
,
and
thereby
thus
encompasses
us
with
songs
of
deliverance
.
And
much
about
the
foresaid
time
we
were
certainly
given
to
understand
by
Letters
to
the
Parliament
from
Colonell
Rainsborough
that
the
Duke
of
Richmond
;
The
Duke
of
Lenox
and
others
come
in
unto
the
Parliament
.
the
Earle
of
Lindsey
,
the
Kings
Cup-bearer
;
Sir
William
Fleetwood
,
the
Kings
Standard-bearer
,
and
Knight
Martiall
,
Sir
Edward
Sydenham
,
and
Master
Carew
of
the
Bed-chamber
were
come
in
unto
him
,
casting
themselves
upon
the
mercie
of
the
Parliament
;
whereupon
the
House
presently
ordered
that
they
all
should
be
committed
prisoners
to
Warwick-Castle
.
And
upon
the
29.
of
this
instant
April
,
being
the
solemne
Fast-day
of
this
Moneth
,
after
both
the
Sermons
before
the
Lords
in
the
Abby
at
Westminster
,
and
the
Commons
Sermons
in
Margrets-Church
,
were
ended
;
The
House
of
Commons
sitting
a
while
in
Parliament
,
received
certaine
intelligence
of
the
Kings
escaping
out
of
Oxford
,
The
King
escaped
out
of
Oxford
,
in
a
disguised
manner
.
in
a
disguised
manner
betweene
Sunday-night
and
Munday-morning
,
with
2.
others
in
his
Companie
,
whereof
Master
A●bhurnh●un
was
one
,
who
was
pretended
to
be
the
Kings
Master
,
and
the
King
and
the
other
partie
,
must
be
Ashburnhams
Servants
;
and
the
King
himselfe
(
as
it
was
credibly
and
Constantly
related
)
must
goe
along
under
the
name
of
Harry
,
Master
Ashburnhams
man
;
and
thus
I
say
,
these
3.
went
forth
of
Oxford
together
,
the
King
also
carrying
a
cloak-bag
or
portmantle
behind
him
on
his
horse
,
like
a
Servingman
indeede
,
but
whether
or
which
way
he
went
was
not
then
knowne
;
for
(
as
it
was
reported
)
the
better
to
conceale
the
way
of
his
departure
▪
there
went
out
3.
at
every
part
of
the
City
,
at
the
same
instant
time
,
that
so
,
none
should
be
able
to
discover
in
which
of
the
Companies
the
King
was
.
It
seemed
(
as
,
since
,
we
heard
)
his
Lords
in
Oxford
were
desirous
of
his
departure
,
hoping
thereby
,
to
have
the
beter
conditions
for
themselves
,
looking
more
,
it
seem'd
,
at
their
owne
safetie
than
at
the
Kings
preservation
,
who
hereby
may
plainly
see
,
whose
interests
they
have
all
this
while
driven
on
.
Ah
,
good
Reader
,
see
here
,
and
seriously
consider
in
thy
soul
,
with
feare
and
trembling
and
amazement
,
how
truely
,
how
justly
,
God
most
wise
,
most
righteous
,
hath
made
good
that
word
of
his
.
1
▪
Sam.
2.
30.
Those
that
honour
me
I
will
honour
,
and
they
that
despise
me
shall
be
lightly
esteemed
.
O
,
that
we
would
faithfully
and
fruitfully
lay
these
remarkable
examples
thereof
to
our
hearts
,
and
walke
answerably
for
the
time
to
come
.
Now
upon
the
4
of
May
1646.
May.
1646.
so
soone
as
ever
our
most
noble
Generall
had
received
certaine
intelligence
of
his
Majesties
departure
ou●
of
Oxford
,
as
abovesaid
,
he
immediately
,
by
his
Letters
and
Messengers
,
informed
the
Parliament
thereof
,
giving
them
farther
to
understand
the
great
confidence
(
though
mightily
mistaken
,
as
a●on
you
shall
plainly
understand
)
of
those
that
came
out
of
Oxford
to
his
Excellency
,
The
Parliament
informed
of
the
Kings
departure
out
of
Oxford
toward
London
.
and
their
constant
affirmations
(
as
those
that
saw
but
the
shallow
superficies
of
the
businesse
only
)
that
the
King
was
certainly
come
into
or
neer
unto
London
,
upon
which
information
the
Commons
in
Parliament
had
much
debate
and
the
House
of
Peers
also
the
like
,
and
considering
the
danger
that
might
ensue
by
concealing
and
hiding
the
Kings
person
,
they
appointed
a
Committee
forthwith
to
prepare
and
draw
up
something
to
be
published
touching
all
such
as
should
harbour
or
conceale
the
harbouring
of
the
King
;
and
accordingly
an
Order
was
drawn
up
by
this
Committee
,
reported
to
the
House
,
and
assented
unto
by
the
House
of
Peers
,
and
likewise
passed
by
them
,
and
●y
Order
of
both
Houses
to
be
published
throughout
London
and
Westminster
,
by
beat
of
Drum
or
sound
of
Trumpet
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
,
the
said
Order
being
to
this
effect
:
ORdered
,
Both
Houses
of
Parliaments
Order
published
throughout
London
and
Westminster
,
touching
concealing
the
King
.
that
it
be
declared
,
and
it
is
hereby
declared
by
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
assembled
,
That
what
person
soever
shall
harbour
or
conceale
,
or
know
of
the
harbouring
or
concealing
of
the
Kings
person
,
and
shall
not
reveale
it
immediately
to
the
Speakers
of
both
Houses
,
shall
be
proceeded
against
as
a
Traytor
to
the
Common
Wealth
,
forfeit
his
whole
Estate
,
and
die
without
mercy
.
The
Parliament
also
about
this
foresaid
time
seriously
considering
that
a
former
Ordinance
for
putting
out
of
the
Lines
of
Communication
,
The
Parliaments
providence
for
the
welfare
of
the
City
of
London
.
all
Papists
,
Officers
and
Souldiers
of
fortune
,
that
have
come
out
of
the
Kings
Quarters
,
was
now
expired
,
and
the
danger
that
might
happen
by
permitting
such
to
abide
within
the
City
of
London
,
no
whit
slacking
,
but
rather
increasing
:
An
Ordinance
was
therefore
read
the
first
and
second
time
,
and
committed
to
a
Committee
for
the
continuance
of
the
said
former
Ordinance
for
a
Moneth
longer
,
and
that
all
such
Papists
and
Souldiers
should
remove
themselves
●wenty
miles
distant
from
the
City
.
An
Ordinance
was
likewise
read
and
assented
to
,
giving
power
to
the
Militia
of
London
,
to
search
within
twenty
miles
of
London
,
for
all
Papists
,
Malignants
,
and
other
suspected
persons
,
and
to
secure
and
disarm
them
,
and
likewise
to
search
for
Arms
,
and
this
power
to
continue
for
twenty
daies
longer
.
And
now
upon
the
sixth
of
this
instant
May
,
the
much
expected
newes
of
the
Kings
discovery
and
place
of
aboad
,
was
by
a
most
excellent
Letter
(
sent
to
the
Commissioners
of
both
Kingdomes
,
and
so
to
the
Parliament
)
brought
to
London
,
which
Letter
,
for
the
eminency
and
excellency
thereof
,
and
for
the
just
honour
of
our
ever
most
worthily
deserving
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
in
the
first
place
to
set
forth
and
shew
to
the
honest
and
godly
Reader
,
for
his
just
joy
,
comfort
and
content
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
The
Letter
from
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
,
to
the
Commissioners
of
both
Houses
,
concerning
his
Majesties
coming
to
the
Scottish
Army
.
Dated
at
Southwell
,
May
the
5.
Right
Honourable
,
THe
discharging
of
our selves
of
the
duty
we
owe
to
the
Kingdome
of
England
,
A
Copy
of
the
●etter
from
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
,
to
the
Commissioners
of
both
Houses
,
concerning
His
Majesties
coming
to
the
Scotch
Army
.
to
you
as
Commissioners
from
the
same
,
moves
us
to
acquaint
you
with
the
Kings
coming
into
our
Army
this
morning
;
which
having
overtaken
us
unexpectedly
,
hath
filled
us
with
amazement
,
and
made
us
like
men
that
dream
.
We
cannot
thinke
that
He
could
have
been
so
unadvised
in
his
Resolutions
,
is
to
have
cast
himself
upon
us
,
without
a
reall
intention
to
give
full
satisfaction
to
both
Kingdomes
,
in
all
their
just
and
reasonable
Demands
,
in
all
those
things
that
concern
Religion
and
Righteousnesse
;
whatsoever
be
His
disposition
or
resolution
,
you
may
be
assured
,
That
we
shall
never
entertaine
any
thought
,
nor
correspond
with
any
purpose
,
nor
countenance
mee
any
endeavours
that
may
in
any
circumstance
incroach
upon
our
League
and
Covenant
,
or
weaken
the
union
or
confidence
between
the
Nations
:
That
Vnion
,
unto
our
Kingdom
was
the
matter
of
many
prayers
;
and
as
nothing
was
more
joyfull
to
us
than
to
have
it
set
on
foot
,
so
hitherto
have
we
thought
nothing
too
dear
to
maintain
it
;
and
we
trust
to
walk
with
such
faithfulnesse
and
truth
in
this
particular
,
that
as
we
have
the
testimony
of
a
good
conscience
within
our selves
,
so
you
and
all
the
world
shall
see
,
that
we
minde
your
interest
with
as
much
integrity
and
care
as
our
owne
,
being
confident
you
will
entertaine
no
other
thoughts
of
us
.
Signed
by
the
Warrant
and
Command
of
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
.
LOTHIAN
.
Southwel
,
May
5.
1646.
For
the
Right
Honourable
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
England
.
In
the
next
place
I
shall
give
the
Reader
a
summary
narrative
The
manner
of
the
Kings
coming
into
the
Scots
Army
,
and
discovering
himself
unto
them
.
of
the
manner
of
the
discovery
of
His
Majesty
to
most
noble
and
renowned
Generall
Lesley
Earl
of
Leven
,
as
it
was
related
to
the
Commissioners
of
Scotland
by
the
Secretary
of
the
Scots
Army
,
and
printed
and
published
by
authority
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
A
Messenger
being
come
from
the
foresaid
noble
Generall
of
the
Scots
Army
,
being
one
of
the
Secretaries
there
,
came
to
the
Scots
Commissioners
at
Westminster
,
and
thus
related
the
●ings
coming
in
unto
them
:
The
first
time
that
we
could
heare
where
his
Majesty
was
after
he
came
out
of
Oxford
,
was
on
Saturday
the
second
of
May
instant
,
and
then
he
was
within
some
two
miles
of
London
,
as
is
told
the
Army
,
and
on
Munday
night
,
May
the
fourth
,
His
Majesty
lay
in
Stamford
upon
a
bed
with
his
Cloathes
on
all
night
,
and
that
morning
passed
two
of
the
Parliaments
Guards
,
but
could
not
be
known
,
because
His
Beard
was
shaved
,
and
His
Lock
cut
,
or
neatly
put
up
.
On
Tuesday
morning
His
Majesty
came
to
Southwell
to
the
Scots
.
Army
,
and
Generall
Leven
having
intelligence
that
His
Majesty
was
come
into
their
Garrison
,
for
,
some
Officers
that
were
upon
the
Guard
that
saw
Him
,
had
some
suspition
of
Him
that
it
was
the
King
,
who
making
it
knowne
,
a
search
was
made
three
houres
before
they
could
heare
where
he
was
,
and
about
noone
His
Majesty
sent
to
Generall
Leven
,
letting
him
know
he
was
there
,
(
and
that
he
was
then
with
the
French
Agent
)
and
that
he
would
cast
Himselfe
upon
them
,
whereupon
there
was
advertisement
given
to
the
Scots
Commissioners
of
His
Majesties
being
there
,
who
with
Generall
Leven
went
to
His
Majesty
,
and
caused
him
to
remove
his
Q●arters
to
Kellam
,
Lieutenant
Generall
David
Lesleys
Quarters
,
where
there
was
much
amazement
to
see
into
how
low
a
condition
His
Majesty
was
brought
.
Generall
Leven
had
some
Treaty
with
His
Majesty
about
the
surrender
of
Newarke
,
desiring
Him
to
give
Order
to
Bellassis
the
Governour
for
the
delivery
thereof
,
and
His
Majesty
offered
to
surrender
it
to
them
,
but
Generall
Leven
answered
,
that
to
remove
all
jealousies
they
must
yeeld
to
have
it
to
be
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
of
England
:
and
his
Majesty
was
prevailed
with
to
send
to
the
Governour
to
give
Order
for
the
surrender
thereof
to
the
Parliament
of
England
accordingly
,
which
was
agreed
wednesday
the
6
instant
by
the
Commissioners
,
as
may
appeare
by
the
following
Articles
;
After
which
agreement
the
Scots
Forces
(
being
willing
to
ease
the
Country
thereabouts
,
who
have
been
so
long
charged
with
so
great
an
Army
)
with
all
cheerfulnesse
and
willingnesse
,
removed
their
Quarters
more
North
ward
,
the
King
still
remaining
with
Lieut.
Generall
David
Lesley
,
and
care
being
taken
for
fresh
Clothes
,
and
other
refreshments
for
His
Majesty
:
and
the
Generall
taking
care
to
remove
to
some
more
convenient
and
fresh
Quarters
,
and
being
resolved
to
take
care
and
charge
of
His
Majesty
,
untill
both
Kingdomes
be
agreed
,
to
which
to
submit
for
the
disposing
of
His
Majesties
Person
.
There
are
few
Armies
without
some
disorder
,
by
some
that
cannot
be
prevented
,
yet
the
chiefe
of
those
that
manage
the
businesse
amongst
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
and
our
Commissioners
,
carry
on
all
things
with
great
wisdome
,
and
it
is
hoped
will
prevent
all
differences
,
as
may
appeare
by
this
insuing
Letter
from
the
Commissioners
Quarters
.
Gentlemen
,
YOu
are
all
now
satisfied
where
the
King
is
,
though
perhaps
you
will
not
know
whilst
this
come
to
your
hands
,
that
he
is
this
afternoon
marched
away
Northwards
with
all
the
Scots
Army
,
both
Horse
and
Foot
,
we
believe
it
is
onely
into
fresh
Quarters
,
till
the
desires
of
the
Parliament
may
be
signified
unto
them
,
how
they
would
have
the
Army
disposed
of
,
we
have
found
a
very
exceeding
faire
correspondency
with
the
old
Scots
Generall
,
and
all
the
Commissioners
,
who
have
been
ready
to
comply
with
us
in
all
reasonable
demands
,
as
we
on
the
other
●ide
have
not
been
wanting
to
expresse
to
them
the
like
respects
in
my
thing
within
our
power
,
and
for
the
Kings
being
in
their
Quarters
,
they
do
assure
us
that
as
His
Majesty
was
unexpected
,
so
they
will
use
all
care
that
His
abode
with
them
shall
not
be
in
the
least
manner
prejudiciall
to
the
i●terest
of
the
two
Kingdomes
;
The
Governour
of
Newark
hath
come
out
to
us
,
and
is
wondrous
faire
conditioned
,
and
promiseth
to
submit
to
whatsoever
we
shall
advise
,
and
will
be
carefull
to
preserve
all
things
in
the
Garrison
for
the
publique
use
,
till
the
time
of
Surrender
.
BALDERTON
.
May
the
7.
Newark
surrendred
to
the
King
and
Parliament
.
Upon
the
ninth
of
this
instant
May
a
Colonell
from
Newarke
brought
Letters
to
the
House
of
Commons
,
from
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
England
before
Newark
,
of
the
certaine
surrender
thereof
to
the
Commissioners
for
the
Parliament
,
for
the
use
of
King
and
Parliament
,
together
with
the
Articles
of
agreement
for
the
surrender
thereof
,
which
in
summe
and
substance
were
thus
much
,
That
the
Garrison
,
with
all
the
Ordnance
,
Arms
,
and
Ammunition
,
be
surrendred
to
the
said
Commissioners
;
The
summe
of
the
Articles
of
Agreement
.
The
Governour
,
Officers
,
Gentlemen
,
Clergy-men
,
and
Souldiers
of
the
Garrison
to
march
away
;
All
Officers
and
Gentlemen
with
their
Horses
and
Swords
,
and
their
own
proper
goods
,
the
Common
Souldiers
with
staves
in
their
hands
,
and
their
own
goods
;
Our
Brethren
of
Scotland
drew
off
from
Newarke
.
and
thus
,
I
say
,
to
march
to
any
Garrison
of
the
Kings
,
not
besieged
(
if
they
found
any
)
or
to
their
own
homes
,
and
to
have
three
months
time
to
endeavour
to
make
their
peace
with
the
Parliament
,
or
that
failing
,
to
be
allowed
Passes
to
go
beyond
Sea
.
Upon
which
agreement
our
Brethren
of
Scotlands
Army
drew
off
from
Newark
,
and
retreated
about
foure
miles
,
and
the
King
with
them
in
the
Army
,
as
you
have
heard
in
briefe
before
.
After
the
reading
of
the
said
Letters
the
House
ordered
that
100.
l.
should
be
bestowed
upon
the
said
Colonell
that
brought
these
Letters
,
for
this
and
many
other
his
for●er
good
services
performed
by
him
,
during
the
siege
of
Newarke
.
The
House
likewise
ordered
that
30
l.
should
be
bestowed
upon
the
first
Messenger
that
brought
the
newes
of
the
agreement
on
the
said
Articles
for
the
surrender
of
Newarke
.
The
House
was
also
informed
that
Master
Row
Secretary
to
the
Commissioners
before
Newarke
,
was
at
the
Doore
,
who
was
presently
called
in
,
and
he
also
informed
the
House
of
the
manner
of
His
Majesties
comming
in
to
the
Scotch
Army
,
and
the
House
ordered
that
50
l.
should
be
bestowed
on
him
as
a
gratuity
for
this
and
other
former
services
to
the
State
.
Thus
Newarke
is
now
open
and
free
againe
,
and
the
Tradesmen
are
preparing
to
furnish
their
Shops
,
our
Souldiers
have
already
bought
divers
things
of
them
,
and
the
Country
have
a
free
market
,
but
it
cannot
be
expected
to
be
much
,
whilst
the
sicknesse
is
in
the
Towne
;
but
to
God
be
the
praise
,
who
hath
done
this
great
work
for
us
,
to
deliver
this
strong
hold
of
the
Enemies
into
our
hands
;
I
pray
God
,
that
others
(
so
oppressed
)
may
have
the
like
mercy
,
and
peace
and
truth
be
seded
amongst
us
,
which
is
the
prayers
of
Your
humble
Servant
,
S.
R.
Balderton
,
May
9.
1646.
A
List
of
what
was
taken
in
Newarke
on
Friday
the
eight
of
May
,
1646.
-
ONe
great
Peece
of
Ordnance
called
Sweet-lips
.
-
11
Great
Peeces
of
Ordnance
more
.
-
2
Morter
Peeces
.
-
Divers
Drakes
and
small
Peeces
.
-
4000
Armes
gathered
,
divers
Armes
not
taken
in
.
-
40
Barrels
of
Gunpowder
.
-
Many
thousand
weight
of
Bullets
and
Lead
,
Match
and
other
Ammunition
,
proportionable
and
plentifull
.
-
Little
fresh
meat
,
onely
Poultry
,
and
that
very
scarce
.
-
Salt
meat
some
plenty
,
but
much
of
it
tainted
,
and
not
fit
to
be
eaten
.
-
Butter
and
Cheese
some
store
.
-
Beere
and
Wine
many
Barrels
.
-
Corne
good
store
.
-
Fewell
for
fire
very
little
.
A
List
of
the
Lords
,
Knights
,
Colonels
,
and
chief
of
the
Gentry
that
marched
out
of
Newark
to
their
own
homes
,
to
submit
to
the
Ordinances
of
Parliament
.
-
Lords
.
-
LOrd
Bellasis
,
Governour
.
-
Lord
Davencourt
.
-
Lord
Laxington
.
-
Knights
.
-
Sir
John
Burrell
.
-
Sir
Guy
Palmes
.
-
Sir
Charles
Dalison
.
-
Sir
Robert
Dalison
.
-
Sir
Robert
Tredway
.
-
Sir
George
Hennings
.
-
Sir
Jarvis
Skroop
.
-
Sir
Philip
Constable
.
-
Sir
Thomas
Ingram
.
-
Sir
Bryan
Balmes
.
-
Sir
Jarvis
Nevill
.
-
Sir
Simon
Fanshaw
.
-
And
others
.
-
Great
Clergy-men
.
-
DOctor
Farmer
,
Chancellor
of
Lincoln
.
-
Doctor
March
Dean
of
Yroke
.
-
Doctor
Hurst
,
and
others
.
-
Chiefe
Officers
.
-
MAjor
Generall
Eyre
.
-
Colonell
Gilby
.
-
Colonell
Trollop
.
-
Colonell
Herne
.
-
Colonell
Darsey
.
-
Colonell
Atkins
.
-
And
others
.
-
The
most
malignant
Aldermen
of
the
Towne
were
.
-
The
Major
of
Newark
.
-
Alderman
Atkinson
.
-
Alderman
Standish
.
-
And
others
.
And
upon
the
same
ninth
of
May
,
aforesaid
,
being
Saturday
,
we
received
the
certaine
intelligence
of
the
surrendering
of
the
Castle
of
Banbury
,
Banbury
Castle
surre●dred
to
the
Parliament
.
such
another
most
pestilent
,
pernicious
,
and
vexatious
den
of
Theeves
and
Royall
Robbers
,
as
was
Bazing
House
in
Hampshire
,
and
especially
most
vexatious
and
pernicious
to
the
Inhabitants
of
Northamptonshire
,
its
next
neighbour
;
but
now
at
last
,
I
say
,
by
Gods
great
mercy
,
and
the
valour
and
vertue
of
our
brave
Commanders
and
Souldiers
,
brought
upon
its
knees
of
submission
,
being
given
up
to
that
brave
and
couragious
Commander
Colonell
Whaley
,
by
Sir
William
Compton
,
then
Governovr
thereof
,
upon
faire
and
honourable
Articles
of
agreement
,
which
was
done
on
Friday
,
May
the
8.
the
substance
of
those
articles
also
being
to
this
effect
:
That
all
the
Officers
were
to
march
away
with
Horses
and
Swords
,
but
the
Common
Souldiers
without
Armes
,
their
wearing
apparell
,
and
half
their
moneys
by
just
accompt
;
and
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
to
have
Passes
to
any
place
in
England
or
Wales
,
not
beleaguered
,
the
City
of
London
excepted
;
and
those
that
desire
it
,
Passes
to
go
beyond
Sea
:
and
that
upon
these
Conditions
the
Castle
of
Banbury
to
be
delivered
up
as
aforesaid
,
to
Colonell
Whaley
,
with
all
the
Ordnance
,
Armes
,
Ammunition
and
Colours
,
without
imbezlement
,
for
the
use
of
the
Parliament
,
which
was
accordingly
performed
on
the
said
Friday
in
the
forenoone
.
And
now
the
Houses
taking
into
their
just
and
serious
consideration
,
the
great
and
many
mercies
of
God
to
us
in
our
Forces
,
and
by
them
also
to
the
whole
Kingdome
,
both
in
thus
surrendring
Newark
and
Banbury
,
now
in
our
power
and
possession
,
and
that
Tuesday
,
May
the
12
having
been
formerly
appointed
a
day
of
solemn
thankesgiving
to
Almighty
God
,
A
day
of
Solemn
thanksgiving
to
the
Lord
for
late
great
mercies
to
us
.
throughout
London
and
Westminster
and
20.
miles
adjacent
round
about
it
,
for
the
happie
surrender
of
Exeter
and
other
great
mercies
,
not
long
before
conferr'd
upon
us
,
together
with
this
none
of
the
least
,
of
now
at
last
the
Lords
giving
our
King
into
the
hands
and
harbour
and
custodie
of
our
most
Loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
It
was
therefore
Ordered
that
on
this
said
day
of
Solemn
thanksgiving
the
severall
Churches
and
Chappells
in
the
City
of
London
and
Westminster
,
and
20.
miles
about
it
should
likewise
give
most
heartie
thankes
to
the
Lord
our
God
for
all
these
subsequent
and
additionall
rich
and
rare
mercies
;
and
that
Tewsday
seven
night
following
,
being
May
19.
should
be
kept
as
a
Solemn
day
of
Thankesgiving
by
all
the
Ministers
in
the
Country
over
the
whole
Kingdome
and
Dominion
of
Wales
within
the
power
of
Parliament
.
About
the
16.
of
this
instant
May
came
Letters
from
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Morgan
,
giving
us
certaine
intelligence
of
the
taking
of
Hartlebury-castle
,
lying
between
Dudley
and
Worcester
and
was
the
Bishop
of
Worcesters
seat
,
Hartlebury
Castle
taken
.
a
hopefull
omen
for
the
taking
of
Worcester
it selfe
also
,
indue
time
.
Which
Castle
being
now
surrendred
to
brave
Colonell
Morgan
,
the
Officers
marched
forth
with
Horse
and
Armes
,
Troopers
and
Common
Souldiers
with
out
Armes
,
and
all
the
rest
of
the
Articles
being
according
to
agreement
fairely
performed
on
both
sides
,
the
brave
Colonell
tooke
possession
of
the
Castle
;
The
prizes
taken
therein
.
wherein
also
were
taken
,
6.
peices
of
Ordnance
,
200.
Armes
,
15.
barrells
of
powder
,
match
and
bullet
proportionable
and
a
full
proportion
of
all
manner
of
prosions
for
200.
men
for
6.
moneths
at
least
.
And
about
the
20.
instant
we
received
certaine
information
by
Letters
from
valiant
and
active
Colonell
Birch
also
of
the
agreement
for
the
surrender
of
that
strong
Castle
and
Garrison
of
Ludlow
which
was
delivered
on
the
like
conditions
to
those
of
Hartleburie
.
Ludlow
surrendred
to
the
Parliament
.
And
here
,
I
must
acquaint
the
Reader
that
the
Lord
having
by
his
most
wise
and
admirable
providence
in
some
hopefull
Some
hopefull
sweet
effects
of
the
kings
being
in
the
custodie
of
our
loyall
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
measure
given
a
blessed
returne
to
all
the
prayers
of
Gods
faithfull
ones
over
the
whole
kingdome
in
bringing
in
the
Person
of
the
King
unto
us
and
committing
him
unto
the
care
and
custodie
of
our
Loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
;
some
sweets
,
of
this
remarkable
overture
of
these
things
began
now
to
break
forth
to
the
comfort
of
our
hearts
for
the
present
,
and
hopefull
perswasion
,
if
not
assurance
,
of
more
good
to
follow
in
the
Lords
good
time
,
as
was
now
manifested
both
by
a
Letter
sent
by
his
Majestie
to
the
Lords
and
Commons
,
in
the
Parliament
of
England
at
Westminster
Assembled
,
which
his
Majestie
desired
might
be
Communicated
with
Both
Houses
,
which
accordingly
was
done
at
a
conference
,
where
and
when
the
said
Letter
was
reade
;
and
another
letter
to
the
Commissionres
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
.
And
those
being
passages
of
speciall
Eminencie
and
wherein
the
whole
Kingdome
may
no
doubt
desire
to
be
in
some
measure
(
at
least
)
satisfied
,
I
shall
therefore
for
the
Readers
content
herein
be
somewhat
more
larger
than
Ordinarie
though
,
there
by
,
I
increase
both
mine
owne
paines
and
charges
at
the
presse
in
giving
the
Reader
the
substance
of
some
of
them
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
That
his
Majestie
is
not
come
into
the
Scots
Army
out
of
any
intent
to
divide
the
Kingdomes
in
affection
,
The
summe
of
the
kings
Letto
the
Parliament
of
England
.
or
prolong
the
War
,
but
that
he
might
secure
his
person
,
and
labour
the
composing
the
difference
between
him
and
his
Kingdoms
,
and
settle
all
well
:
and
in
regard
Religion
is
the
chiefe
point
,
he
desires
that
may
be
first
insisted
upon
and
settled
according
to
the
advise
of
the
Assembly
of
Divines
of
both
Kingdoms
assembled
at
Westminster
:
And
for
the
Militia
,
he
is
willing
to
concur
with
that
propounded
at
Vxbridge
,
that
it
be
in
such
hands
as
shall
be
agreed
for
7.
yeeres
:
And
for
Ireland
,
he
will
doe
what
he
can
to
satisfie
desires
of
that
kind
:
And
for
the
disbanding
of
his
Armies
,
and
sleighting
Garrisons
,
and
so
avoyding
the
effusion
of
more
bloud
;
he
is
willing
,
likewise
to
call
in
all
such
Commissions
as
any
have
at
Sea
from
him
,
and
accordingly
hath
done
:
As
for
his
Towns
he
is
willing
to
surrender
,
and
that
they
be
slieghted
,
and
accordingly
hath
sent
to
Sir
Thomas
Glemham
:
onely
in
regard
there
are
some
such
there
,
as
have
faithfully
served
him
in
the
preservation
of
his
person
,
he
desires
they
may
have
honourable
and
good
tearmes
,
and
that
had
,
the
surrender
of
Oxford
shall
be
a
rule
to
the
rest
of
the
Towns
,
Cities
,
and
Castles
;
that
all
Forces
may
be
dis●anded
to
the
quiet
and
ease
of
both
the
Nations
:
likewise
that
the
debts
of
the
Kingdome
be
paid
he
shall
be
willing
,
with
some
other
particulars
,
but
these
are
the
chiefe
.
The
Letter
from
His
Majestie
to
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
is
as
followes
Verbatim
.
CHARLES
R.
Right
trusty
and
welbeloved
Couzens
and
Counsellors
,
right
trusty
and
right
welbeloved
Couzens
,
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
Councellers
,
And
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
We
greet
you
well
.
AFter
so
long
and
sad
an
interruption
of
the
happy
understanding
betwixt
Us
and
Our
good
Subjects
of
our
Kingdome
of
Scotland
(
which
hath
exceedingly
afflicted
Us
)
and
lest
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
greatnesse
most
depends
,
and
without
which
We
propose
not
to
our selves
any
happines
,
We
have
thought
fit
to
labour
to
dispossesse
them
of
all
prejudices
,
rather
by
shewing
them
Our
present
Resolutions
,
than
by
remembring
them
of
Our
former
differences
,
having
come
hither
with
a
full
and
absolute
intention
to
give
all
just
satisfaction
to
the
joynt
desires
of
both
Our
Kingdomes
,
And
with
no
thought
either
to
continue
this
unnaturall
War
any
longer
,
or
to
make
a
division
betwixt
the
Kingdoms
,
but
to
comply
with
our
Parliaments
and
those
entrusted
by
them
in
every
thing
,
for
setling
of
Truth
and
Peace
.
Your
Commissioners
have
offered
to
Us
divers
Papers
in
your
name
,
expressing
Your
Loyall
intentions
towards
Us
,
for
which
we
cannot
but
returne
you
hearty
thanks
,
And
shall
study
to
apply
Our selves
totally
to
the
Councells
and
advices
of
Our
Parliaments
.
We
have
already
sent
a
Message
to
the
two
Houses
of
Our
Parliament
of
England
and
your
Commissioners
at
London
,
which
we
hope
will
give
satisfaction
.
We
have
likewise
written
to
all
such
within
Our
Kingdom
of
Scotland
,
as
have
any
Commission
from
Us
,
to
lay
downe
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
Kingdom
;
And
have
sent
Letters
to
the
Governour
of
Our
City
of
Oxford
,
to
quit
that
Garrison
upon
honorable
conditions
,
and
disband
Our
forces
there
which
being
granted
to
him
,
we
have
resolved
presently
to
give
the
like
order
to
all
Our
other
Garrisons
and
forces
within
this
Kingdome
.
And
that
the
truth
of
these
Our
Royall
intentions
may
be
made
known
to
all
Our
good
Subjects
of
Scotland
,
We
desire
a
Proclamation
may
be
printed
and
published
together
with
this
Letter
,
at
all
convenient
places
,
hoping
none
will
believe
but
that
this
is
Our
voluntary
and
cordiall
resolution
and
proceeds
from
no
other
grounds
than
Our
deepe
sence
of
the
bleeding
condition
of
Our
Kingdomes
.
And
that
Our
Reall
intentions
are
with
the
blessing
of
God
and
his
favourable
assistance
)
to
joyne
with
Our
Parliament
in
setling
Religion
here
in
purity
(
after
the
aduice
of
the
Divines
of
both
Kingdoms
assembled
at
Westminster
)
And
Our
Subjects
of
both
Kingdoms
in
freedom
and
safety
.
So
expecting
your
Councells
and
advices
in
every
thing
wherein
we
shall
be
concerned
.
We
bid
you
very
heartily
farwell
.
From
Newcastle
,
May
10.
1646.
Besides
these
likewise
,
the
King
,
to
shew
his
love
to
the
City
of
London
,
also
sent
a
Letter
to
the
said
most
famous
City
which
being
but
short
,
I
shall
for
my
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
here
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
CHARLES
REX
.
RIght
Trusty
and
welbeloved
,
we
greet
you
well
.
Having
expressed
Our
resolutions
to
the
two
Houses
of
Our
Parliament
of
England
,
and
the
Committee
of
Estates
of
Our
Parliament
of
Scotland
,
to
give
all
just
satisfaction
to
the
joynt
desires
of
both
Kingdomes
,
we
have
now
likewise
thought
fit
to
assure
the
two
chiefe
Cities
of
both
Our
Kingdomes
,
That
nothing
is
more
grievous
to
Vs
,
then
the
troubles
and
distractions
of
Our
people
,
And
that
nothing
on
earth
is
more
desired
by
us
,
then
,
that
in
Religion
and
Peace
with
all
the
comfortable
Fruits
of
both
,
they
may
henceforth
live
under
Vs
in
all
godlinesse
and
honesty
;
And
this
profession
we
make
for
no
other
end
,
but
that
you
may
know
immediately
from
Our selves
,
Our
integrity
and
full
resolutions
to
comply
with
our
Parliaments
in
every
thing
for
setling
truth
and
peace
.
And
our
desire
to
have
all
things
speedily
concluded
,
which
shall
be
found
requisite
for
that
end
,
That
Our
returne
to
that
Our
ancient
City
,
may
be
to
the
satisfaction
of
Our
Parliament
,
the
good
liking
of
you
,
and
all
our
good
people
,
and
to
our
owne
greater
joy
and
comfort
,
we
bid
you
heartily
farewell
.
From
Newcastle
the
19.
of
May
,
1646.
And
upon
the
26.
of
this
instant
May
the
most
renowned
famous
and
faithfull
Citizens
of
London
,
in
their
most
Cordiall
zeale
for
Gods
glory
,
the
honour
of
Religion
,
hatred
of
damnable
doctrines
,
errours
and
Schismes
(
wherewith
the
City
was
then
extremely
infected
and
infested
)
and
for
the
honest
honourable
vindication
of
themselves
as
touching
their
Solemn
League
and
Covenant
in
promoting
the
long
desired
establishment
of
a
godly
Church-Government
in
City
and
Country
and
over
the
whole
Kingdome
,
exhibited
to
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
(
which
I
must
,
and
that
most
worthily
inroule
in
this
our
Parliamentarie-Chronicle
,
among
the
rare
and
most
remarkable
mercies
of
our
good
God
unto
us
in
thus
raising
up
the
Spirits
of
these
most
renowned
Citizens
to
such
a
high
place
and
pitch
of
godly
zeale
and
faithfull
courage
)
exhibited
,
I
say
,
The
famous
Citie
Remonstrance
exhibited
to
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
.
a
most
noble
and
renowned
Remonstrance
or
Petition
,
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
Major
and
Aldermen
and
Common-Councell
of
that
most
Honorable
City
of
London
,
wherein
their
piety
and
Cordiall
integrity
to
God
,
the
Church
and
State
was
most
Copiously
and
right
Christianly
Demonstrated
,
to
the
perpetuated
honour
and
indelible
dignity
of
those
renowned
Citizens
,
especially
of
their
never
sufficiently
honoured
and
renowned
religious
and
pious
Lord
Major
,
Alderman
Adams
who
told
his
Brethren
(
who
in
their
prudence
and
providence
for
waightie
reasons
best
known
among
themselves
,
not
willing
to
let
their
noble
Lord
Major
goe
along
with
them
to
the
exhibiting
of
the
said
Remonstrance
)
told
them
,
I
say
,
with
expression
of
much
fervour
and
zeale
therein
,
That
,
Though
his
Person
was
not
permitted
,
yet
his
heart
he
assured
them
,
most
affectionately
went
along
with
them
.
Which
said
rare
and
religious
Remonstrance
,
both
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
(
especially
it
having
beene
so
basely
and
abusively
scandalized
by
a
rable
of
rotten
hearted
impious
and
impudent
Sectaries
of
the
City
)
and
for
the
super-eminent
Excellencie
of
the
Thing
it selfe
,
speaking
,
indeede
,
much
merited
honour
for
it
selfe
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
it
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
And
,
here
,
first
(
good
Reader
)
thou
shalt
see
the
honour
which
the
most
Honorable
House
of
Lords
in
Parliament
put
upon
it
,
in
giving
speciall
Order
for
the
speedie
printing
and
publishing
of
it
to
all
the
world
;
and
then
after
it
,
thou
shalt
have
their
most
noble
and
ever
to
be
renowned
resent
,
and
singular
approbation
and
Commendation
of
it
,
immediately
after
it
.
Die
Martis
,
26
Maii.
1646.
IT
is
this
day
Ordered
by
the
Lords
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
That
the
Remonstrance
and
Petition
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
of
the
City
of
London
,
this
day
exhibited
to
the
House
of
Peeres
,
and
their
Lordships
Answer
thereunto
,
shall
be
forthwith
printed
and
published
;
And
the
care
for
the
true
printing
thereof
,
is
hereby
specially
recommended
unto
Colonell
John
Bellamie
,
who
is
by
this
Order
authorized
and
required
to
print
and
publish
the
same
accordingly
:
And
none
else
are
to
presume
to
print
and
publish
the
same
,
as
they
will
answer
the
contrary
at
their
perils
.
Jo.
Browne
Cleric
.
Parliamentorum
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
the
LORDS
Assembled
in
High
Court
of
Parliament
.
The
humble
Remonstrance
and
Petition
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Commons
of
the
City
of
London
,
in
Common-Councell
assembled
.
OUR
duty
,
in
the
first
place
,
doth
lead
us
to
begin
all
our
Addresses
,
as
we
most
heartily
and
humbly
do
these
,
with
all
due
and
humble
acknowledgement
of
the
great
Labours
and
endeavours
which
Your
Lordships
have
,
these
many
yeers
,
employed
,
in
Reformation
both
of
the
Church
and
Common-Wealth
,
and
in
preservation
of
both
,
with
the
humble
tender
of
our
constant
devotion
to
serve
the
Parliament
,
according
to
our
Covenant
made
before
Almighty
God
.
In
the
next
place
,
we
most
humbly
crave
pardon
,
although
we
do
presume
to
returne
againe
unto
your
Lordships
,
and
humbly
,
yet
plainly
,
lay
open
the
sorrowes
and
feares
of
our
hearts
,
even
in
this
season
,
when
as
God
hath
blessed
your
Armies
with
the
greatest
successes
,
Remonstrance
of
the
State
of
the
Kingdome
,
pag.
19.
and
that
man
might
perswade
himselfe
that
the
War
is
almost
at
an
end
.
For
first
,
when
we
remember
that
it
hath
been
long
since
declared
to
be
farre
from
any
purpose
or
desire
to
let
loose
the
golden
Reins
of
Discipline
and
Government
in
the
Church
,
or
to
leave
private
persons
,
or
particular
Congregations
,
to
take
up
what
form
of
Divine
Service
they
please
;
when
we
looke
upon
what
both
Houses
have
resolved
against
Brownisme
,
and
Anabaptisme
,
properly
so
called
,
when
we
meditate
on
our
Protestation
and
Covenant
.
And
lastly
,
The
Parliaments
Declaration
,
upon
his
Majesties
Declaration
after
the
Battell
at
Edge-hill
.
pag.
659.
when
we
peruse
the
Directory
,
and
other
Ordinances
for
Presbyteriall
Government
,
and
yet
finde
private
and
separate
Congregations
daily
erected
in
divers
parts
of
the
City
,
and
elsewhere
,
and
commonly
frequented
,
(
and
Anabaptisme
,
Brownisme
,
and
almost
all
manner
of
Heresies
,
Schismes
,
and
Blasphemies
,
boldly
vented
and
maintained
,
by
such
as
,
to
the
point
of
Church-Government
,
professe
themselves
Independent
)
we
cannot
but
be
astonished
at
the
swarmes
of
Sectaries
,
which
discover
themselves
every
where
,
who
,
if
by
their
indeavours
,
they
should
get
into
places
of
profit
and
trust
,
in
Martiall
and
Civill
affaires
,
it
may
tend
much
to
the
disturbance
of
the
Publike
Peace
both
of
the
Church
and
Common-wealth
.
We
also
cannot
but
call
to
minde
what
Vowes
we
have
made
to
God
in
the
same
Covenant
,
as
well
as
our
former
Protestations
,
to
preserve
the
Rights
and
Priviledges
of
the
Parliament
,
and
the
Liberties
of
the
Kingdomes
,
and
to
preserve
and
defend
the
Kings
Majesties
person
and
Authority
,
in
the
preservation
and
defence
of
the
true
Religion
,
and
Liberties
of
the
Kingdomes
,
that
the
world
may
beare
witnesse
with
our
Consciences
,
of
our
Loyalty
,
and
that
we
have
no
thoughts
or
intentions
to
diminish
his
Majesties
just
Power
and
Greatnesse
,
and
do
humbly
rest
in
the
assurance
we
have
received
in
the
many
former
Declarations
of
both
Houses
,
concerning
their
intentions
towards
his
Majesty
,
his
Royall
Posterity
,
and
the
Peace
of
this
Kingdome
,
which
we
doubt
not
but
your
Lordships
will
pursue
with
all
speedy
dispatch
of
Propositions
to
his
Majesty
,
now
whilst
God
doth
so
mercifully
and
miracuously
go
along
with
your
Armies
in
all
the
parts
of
the
Kingdome
.
We
may
not
in
the
next
place
forget
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
how
first
they
were
invited
to
engage
with
this
Kingdome
in
Gods
Cause
,
when
yet
they
were
at
peace
at
home
,
in
what
Covenant
this
Nation
is
mutually
linked
with
them
,
at
what
time
,
in
relation
both
to
the
weak
condition
of
our
Forces
then
,
and
the
season
of
the
yeare
,
they
adventured
upon
an
Enemy
warmly
lodged
and
well
armed
and
prepared
;
what
they
have
since
suffered
for
this
Cause
in
their
own
Kingdome
,
how
successefull
ever
since
God
hath
made
our
Forces
in
suppressing
the
Common
Enemies
of
both
Nations
,
and
what
present
hopes
we
have
of
a
well-setled
Peace
,
while
we
continue
in
this
mutuall
amity
;
And
then
cannot
but
lament
the
many
jealousies
which
the
Enemies
of
our
Peace
,
Union
,
and
good
Government
,
do
now
strive
to
beget
between
both
Nations
,
and
tremble
at
the
sad
effects
thereof
,
if
not
timely
prevented
by
the
wisdome
of
the
Parliaments
of
both
Kingdomes
.
We
cannot
also
omit
humbly
to
represent
unto
your
Lordships
consideration
,
how
many
Citizens
have
already
suffered
,
and
how
many
more
will
be
undone
,
if
your
Lordships
shall
still
make
use
of
that
ancient
Priviledge
,
to
protect
your selves
,
the
Assistants
of
this
Honourable
House
,
and
the
Servants
of
both
,
and
others
,
from
being
proceeded
against
in
any
course
of
Law
for
Debt
,
which
now
,
because
this
Parliament
hath
already
sate
so
long
,
and
is
likely
,
by
reason
of
the
unsettlednesse
of
affaires
to
sit
much
longer
,
would
especially
require
some
expedient
for
relief
of
so
many
as
otherwise
must
daily
suffer
under
this
Priviledge
.
And
now
that
the
Kingdom
is
almost
reduced
,
by
which
means
the
Revenues
of
the
Kingdome
will
be
unburthened
,
and
the
Customes
and
Excise
increase
,
and
the
publike
charge
of
the
Kingdome
decrease
,
now
that
Delinquents
do
daily
come
in
and
compound
,
and
now
that
the
Enemy
hath
but
few
Holds
left
,
we
hope
that
the
great
and
extraordinary
Taxes
and
burthens
on
this
City
and
their
Trade
,
shall
be
in
the
future
abated
;
that
the
Debts
owing
to
the
City
and
Citizens
of
London
,
either
by
particular
Assurances
of
the
Parliament
,
or
upon
the
Publike
Faith
of
the
Kingdome
,
be
taken
care
for
and
discharged
,
as
well
as
those
assigned
upon
the
Excise
,
and
may
not
be
diverted
from
the
uses
appointed
by
former
Acts
and
Ordinances
.
And
we
humbly
crave
have
to
present
to
the
consideration
of
this
Honourable
House
,
the
Committee
of
Haberdash●rs-hall
,
as
being
one
of
the
greatest
grievances
of
this
City
,
and
which
,
so
long
as
it
is
continued
,
doth
hinder
the
concoursie
of
people
thereunto
,
and
tendeth
much
to
the
destruction
of
the
Trade
,
and
Inhabitants
thereof
.
And
now
also
we
doubt
not
but
God
will
give
the
Parliament
some
better
means
and
opportunity
for
the
relief
of
our
bleeding
Brethren
in
Ireland
,
and
the
suppressing
of
those
horrid
Rebels
,
and
reducing
of
that
Kingdome
,
wherein
,
besides
the
publike
and
common
interest
,
we
are
particularly
concerned
.
Lastly
,
we
should
have
much
to
say
for
this
City
,
if
we
could
imagine
that
its
fidelity
and
constant
services
and
devotions
to
the
Parliament
could
either
be
questioned
or
forgotten
,
that
little
we
shall
expresse
on
the
part
of
the
City
,
is
,
not
to
repeat
how
zealous
we
have
been
in
the
Cause
of
God
,
and
this
Parliament
,
how
we
have
spilt
our
blood
,
and
spent
and
laid
out
our selves
and
our
Estates
in
maintenance
thereof
;
how
many
publike
acknowledgements
we
have
by
us
of
the
favourable
acceptance
of
them
,
and
promises
to
leave
Testimonies
thereof
to
all
future
ages
;
but
only
to
beseech
your
Lordships
to
consider
how
much
our
hearts
may
justly
be
dejected
,
now
that
God
hath
followed
your
endeavours
,
and
our
prayers
,
with
so
many
successes
,
and
brought
the
Warre
to
a
probable
period
,
as
to
the
sense
of
man
:
That
the
Enemies
of
our
Peace
should
strive
now
to
sow
jealousies
between
the
Parliament
and
this
City
,
as
hath
been
too
evident
of
late
,
and
particularly
should
so
far
prevaile
,
as
to
be
able
to
render
the
chiefe
Magistrate
of
this
City
,
the
Lord
Mayor
,
suspected
,
unto
whom
we
cannot
but
give
this
iust
Testimony
,
That
he
in
his
place
hath
faithfully
behaved
himself
,
and
carefully
dischaged
his
Office
.
We
could
adde
much
more
of
the
daily
invectives
against
us
from
the
Pulpit
,
and
other
places
where
the
Boutefew's
of
these
Sectaries
are
admitted
,
the
scurrilous
and
seditious
Pamphlets
daily
broached
in
,
and
against
the
City
:
And
the
great
contempt
of
,
and
discouragement
unto
the
Ministers
of
the
Gospel
,
who
adhere
to
the
Presbyteriall
Government
:
But
we
shall
conclude
with
this
briefe
and
humble
representation
of
our
Petition
and
desires
to
your
Lordships
in
the
name
of
the
whole
City
.
I.
That
some
strict
and
speedy
course
may
be
taken
for
the
suppressing
of
all
private
and
separate
Congregations
.
II.
That
all
Anabaptists
,
Brownists
,
Hereticks
,
Schismaticks
,
Blasphemers
,
and
all
such
Sectaries
as
conforme
not
to
the
publike
Discipline
established
,
or
to
be
established
by
Parliament
,
may
be
fully
declared
against
,
and
some
effectuall
course
setled
for
proceeding
against
such
persons
.
III.
That
as
we
are
all
Subjects
of
one
Kingdome
,
so
all
may
be
equally
required
to
yeeld
obedience
unto
the
Government
set
forth
,
or
to
be
set
forth
by
the
Parliament
.
IV.
That
no
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This
desire
of
the
City
of
London
is
no
more
,
nor
other
in
effect
than
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
it self
voted
(
as
most
justly
)
at
the
taking
of
the
Protestation
,
May
5.
1641.
person
disaffected
to
the
Presbyteriall
Government
set
forth
,
or
to
be
set
forth
by
the
Parliament
,
may
be
employed
in
any
place
of
publike
Trust
.
V.
That
your
Lordships
will
please
to
hasten
Propositions
to
His
Majesty
,
for
setling
of
a
safe
and
well
grounded
Peace
amongst
us
,
after
so
long
and
unnaturall
a
warre
.
VI.
That
your
Lordships
,
according
to
the
Covenant
and
Treaties
,
will
please
to
study
all
means
to
preserve
the
Union
between
the
two
Nations
of
England
and
Scotland
,
and
to
remove
all
jealousies
which
may
endanger
our
mutuall
agreement
.
VII
.
That
your
Lordships
will
please
to
consider
of
some
meanes
whereby
the
priviledge
which
the
Members
of
this
Honourable
House
,
and
their
Assistants
,
and
the
Servants
of
both
,
and
others
enjoy
,
by
being
protected
and
exempted
from
being
proceeded
against
for
their
debts
,
may
be
so
qualified
,
as
that
the
Subject
may
be
able
to
recover
his
own
in
some
due
time
.
VIII
.
That
all
publike
Revenues
and
Receipts
may
be
employed
to
publike
uses
,
that
so
the
Taxes
of
the
City
may
be
abated
.
IX
.
That
the
Estates
and
Compositions
of
Delinquents
may
,
according
to
the
engagements
by
Ordinances
of
Parliament
,
be
applyed
to
discharge
the
great
summes
owing
to
this
City
and
Citizens
.
X.
That
the
Plymouth
Duty
may
be
taken
off
the
Trade
,
especially
now
that
the
West
is
reduced
.
XI
.
That
the
Committee
at
Haberdashers-Hall
may
be
presently
dissolved
,
or
at
least
so
limited
and
regulated
,
as
that
the
City
may
have
no
cause
of
complaint
.
XII
.
That
the
reducing
of
the
Kingdome
of
Ireland
may
be
taken
into
consideration
,
before
the
good
party
there
be
too
farre
wasted
and
discouraged
.
XIII
.
That
the
Lord
Mayor
of
this
City
may
be
fully
vindicated
.
XIV
.
And
lastly
,
and
above
all
,
That
your
Lordships
will
please
not
to
looke
upon
any
expressions
of
this
our
Remonstrance
and
Petition
,
as
charging
any
thing
upon
your
Lordships
,
or
as
intended
to
intrench
upon
any
priviledges
of
this
Honourable
House
,
but
favourably
to
accept
thereof
,
and
so
to
interpret
the
same
,
as
from
a
single
and
humble
heart
it
is
sincerely
,
and
without
any
by-ends
,
or
to
comply
with
any
party
whatsoever
,
intended
and
breathed
forth
from
the
sad
heart
of
the
Petitioners
,
who
are
overwhelmed
with
many
feares
on
all
sides
.
And
who
call
God
,
the
Searcher
of
all
hearts
,
to
witnesse
,
that
according
to
their
Covenant
and
duty
,
their
zeale
,
devotion
and
obedience
,
is
as
servant
and
prostrate
as
ever
to
serve
the
Parliament
with
their
Lives
and
Estates
,
against
all
the
Enemies
of
our
Peace
,
and
to
conjoyn
the
City
more
and
more
to
the
Parliament
,
and
to
maintain
the
Union
of
both
Nations
against
all
Opposers
whatsoever
.
All
which
we
humbly
submit
unto
the
wisdome
of
this
Honourable
House
.
26.
Maii.
1646.
The
Answer
of
the
Lords
in
Parliament
to
the
Remonstrance
and
Petition
of
the
City
of
London
.
THe
Lords
are
very
sensible
of
the
great
fidelity
and
constant
services
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
of
the
City
of
London
,
to
this
present
Parliament
,
which
they
shall
never
forget
;
They
acknowledge
their
zeale
,
expressed
upon
all
occasions
in
the
Cause
of
God
and
this
Parliament
,
and
how
readily
they
have
spilt
their
blood
,
and
spent
and
laid
out
themselves
and
their
Estates
in
the
maintenance
thereof
.
They
are
well
satisfied
with
your
Expressions
and
Care
to
settle
the
true
Reformed
Protestant
Religion
,
according
to
the
Covenant
,
and
with
your
desires
to
have
all
Heresies
,
Schismes
,
and
Blasphemies
suppressed
,
as
also
with
your
respect
to
preserve
the
Rights
and
Priviledges
of
Parliament
,
the
Liberties
of
the
Kingdomes
,
and
to
preserve
and
defend
his
Majesties
Person
and
Authority
,
in
the
preservation
of
the
true
Religion
,
and
the
Liberties
of
the
Kingdomes
,
his
Royall
Posterity
,
and
the
Peace
of
the
Kingdomes
:
As
also
with
your
desires
for
the
continuance
of
that
union
between
us
and
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
;
Of
whose
services
and
sufferings
we
shall
not
only
hold
a
gratefull
memory
,
but
upon
all
occasions
give
a
Retaliation
.
Vnto
all
which
we
hold
our selves
equally
with
you
obliged
,
by
our
Solemne
League
and
Covenant
.
As
to
the
person
of
the
Lord
Mayor
,
the
Lords
hold
a
high
esteem
of
him
,
according
to
his
Merit
,
and
have
commanded
me
to
let
you
know
,
that
nothing
hath
passed
this
House
at
any
time
in
prejudice
of
him
;
And
when
the
particulars
wherein
he
findes
himself
agrieved
shall
be
made
knowne
unto
them
,
they
shall
be
ready
in
a
Parliamentary
way
to
do
him
right
.
The
Lords
will
take
the
other
particulars
of
〈◊〉
Petition
into
serious
and
speedy
consideration
;
And
have
commanded
me
to
give
you
hearty
thanks
for
the
Reall
Testimonies
of
duty
and
good
affections
,
which
not
onely
by
your
words
,
but
by
your
Actions
,
you
have
constantly
manifested
unto
them
.
Jo.
Browne
Cleric
.
Parliamentorum
.
And
the
very
same
day
and
time
the
said
noble
Citizens
exhibited
the
like
Remonstrance
and
Petition
to
the
honourable
House
of
Commons
,
of
which
I
say
no
more
,
but
leave
it
to
the
Lords
most
gracious
and
righteous
wisdome
and
mercy
,
for
a
happy
returne
in
his
own
due
time
.
But
that
which
is
yet
farther
very
memorable
and
remarkable
in
this
businesse
(
which
I
only
toucht
before
,
and
as
you
saw
it
most
evidently
true
before
)
was
,
That
the
very
day
before
the
Remonstrance
was
exhibited
in
Parliament
,
the
Kings
Majestie
himselfe
(
as
it
were
to
honour
and
encourage
them
in
that
their
famous
and
faithfull
resolution
)
sent
a
particular
Letter
to
the
Lord
Mayor
,
Aldermen
,
and
Common-Councell
〈…〉
which
,
they
being
all
at
that
time
assembled
in
their
Guild-Hall
,
was
publikely
read
in
the
audience
of
them
all
;
And
,
which
is
yet
more
memorably
remarkable
,
and
worthy
serious
and
sacred
observation
,
That
a
day
or
two
at
the
farthest
after
they
had
exhibited
their
Remonstrance
,
as
aforesaid
,
the
truly
religious
,
and
sincerely
affected
Ministers
of
two
Counties
,
Suffolk
and
Essex
,
(
as
it
were
to
back
the
Cities
brave
Remonstrance
)
exhibited
a
most
excellent
Petition
to
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
,
attested
by
at
least
300
Ministers
hands
,
subscribed
to
it
,
which
also
for
the
piety
and
excellency
of
it
,
I
have
thought
fit
,
for
the
Readers
better
delight
and
satisfaction
here
to
insert
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
To
the
Right
Honourable
the
House
of
Lords
now
Assembled
in
PARLIAMENT
.
The
Humble
Petition
of
the
Ministers
of
the
Counties
of
Suffolk
and
Essex
.
concerning
the
Church-Government
,
presented
to
the
Right
Honourable
Houses
of
Parliament
.
Sheweth
,
THat
your
solemne
League
and
Covenant
,
great
and
glorious
Victories
,
the
expectation
of
the
Reformed
Churches
beyond
the
Seas
,
the
longing
desires
of
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
the
humble
Petitions
of
the
Reverend
Assembly
,
and
the
great
City
of
this
Kingdome
,
the
pressing
miseries
of
the
Orthodox
and
well-affected
Ministers
and
People
in
the
Country
,
cry
aloud
to
your
Honours
for
a
settling
of
Church-Government
according
to
the
Word
.
From
the
want
of
this
it
is
,
Right
Honourable
,
that
the
name
of
the
most
High
God
is
blasphemed
,
his
precious
truths
corrupted
,
his
Word
despised
,
his
Ministers
discouraged
,
his
Ordinances
vilified
.
Hence
it
is
,
that
Schisme
,
Heresie
,
Ignorance
,
Prophanenesse
,
and
Atheisme
,
flow
in
upon
us
,
Seducers
multiply
,
grow
daring
and
insolent
,
pernicious
Bookes
poyson
many
souls
,
●●ety
and
learning
decay
apace
,
very
many
Congregations
ly
waste
without
Pastours
,
the
Sacrament
of
Baptisme
by
many
neglected
,
and
by
many
re-iterated
,
the
Lords
Supper
generally
dis-used
or
exceedingly
prophaned
,
confusion
and
ruine
threatning
us
in
all
our
Quarters
.
In
all
humility
therefore
acknowledging
your
unwearied
labours
for
the
publique
good
,
your
successefull
endeavours
for
saving
this
Kingdome
,
your
hopefull
beginnings
of
a
blessed
Reformation
;
we
out
of
conscience
and
in
tender
regard
to
the
glory
of
God
,
and
the
salvation
of
our
people
,
beseech
your
Honours
,
That
a
forme
of
Church-Government
,
according
to
the
Word
of
God
,
and
the
example
of
the
best
Reformed
Churches
,
may
with
all
possible
speede
be
perfected
,
and
confirmed
by
your
civill
sanction
;
that
Schismaticks
,
Hereticks
,
seducing
Teachers
,
and
soul-subverting
Books
,
be
effectually
suppressed
;
That
further
care
may
be
had
of
Ordination
for
a
supply
of
able
and
Orthodox
Ministers
,
and
all
good
meanes
used
to
make
up
the
sad
breaches
in
this
our
Sion
.
So
shall
the
Church
of
God
be
setled
,
your
hands
strengthened
,
the
sacred
Covenant
performed
,
our
feares
prevented
,
the
Judgements
of
God
diverted
.
And
your
Petitioners
shall
ever
pray
,
&c.
The
Lords
Answer
to
the
said
Petition
.
THe
Lords
are
glad
to
finde
this
zeale
and
care
in
the
Ministery
of
the
Counties
of
Suffolk
and
Essex
,
for
the
preventing
the
further
increase
of
Heresie
and
Profanenesse
,
and
for
the
promoting
a
growth
in
the
power
of
godlinesse
.
The
Lords
desire
you
to
continue
still
in
your
endeavours
therein
,
and
they
will
not
be
wanting
to
give
you
all
encouragement
.
They
have
commanded
me
to
give
you
thanks
for
your
expressions
of
your
good
affections
to
the
Parliament
and
this
Cause
,
and
do
assure
you
that
they
will
improve
their
power
for
the
suppressing
of
Errour
,
Heresie
,
seducing
Teachers
,
and
soul-subverting
Booke
,
and
likewise
for
the
setling
of
Church
Government
according
to
the
Word
of
God
,
and
the
example
of
the
best
reformed
Churches
,
to
which
they
hold
themselves
obliged
by
their
solemne
League
and
Covenant
,
and
that
their
Lordships
have
appointed
that
their
Petition
with
this
answer
shall
be
printed
and
published
.
John
Brown
Cler.
Parliamentorum
.
The
Answer
of
the
House
of
Commons
to
the
Minister
Petition
.
Die
Mercurii
27.
Maii.
1646.
THe
House
being
informed
that
divers
Ministers
of
the
Counties
of
folke
and
Essex
were
at
the
doore
,
they
were
called
in
,
and
presented
to
the
House
a
Petition
,
intituled
,
The
humble
Petition
of
the
Ministers
of
Suffolke
and
Essex
,
the
which
was
read
.
The
Ministers
were
againe
called
in
,
and
Master
Speaker
by
command
of
the
House
acquainted
them
,
That
most
of
the
particular
desires
of
their
Petition
are
now
under
consideration
,
and
they
hope
will
be
brought
to
a
settlement
speedily
:
That
the
House
is
very
sensible
,
that
through
some
intervening
obstructions
the
Church-Government
hath
not
beene
so
fully
settled
as
they
desire
,
and
that
they
give
them
thankes
for
their
good
affections
,
and
desire
them
to
put
all
Ordinances
in
execution
concerning
Church-Government
as
lye
within
their
power
.
H.
Elsynge
Cler.
Parl.
D.
Com.
This
speciall
act
also
of
Divine
providence
so
oportunely
bringing
in
these
Ministers
Petition
,
much
to
the
very
same
effect
as
the
Cities
Remonstrance
was
,
and
full
of
much
piety
and
zeale
for
God
and
his
Great
Cause
the
present
miserably
distracted
and
distorted
Church
by
abhominable
Errours
and
Scismes
,
I
could
not
but
most
gratefully
and
gladly
record
in
these
our
Parliamentarie-Annals
,
as
no
small
mercie
of
the
Lord
unto
us
and
worthy
to
be
taken
notice
of
to
the
glory
of
God
and
honour
of
those
two
most
worthily
to
be
honoured
Counties
.
Salcoomb
Regis
Surrendred
.
Bostol-House
also
yeilded
up
to
the
Parliament
.
And
about
the
third
of
June,1646
.
We
were
certainely
informed
of
the
taking
of
Salcomb-Regis
which
was
surrendred
to
Colonell
Welden
;
and
also
that
Bostol-house
a
most
pestilent
and
pernicious
Garrison
of
the
Enemies
,
was
also
yeeled
up
unto
the
power
and
possession
of
the
Parliament
.
And
upon
the
4.
of
June
,
it
pleased
the
Lord
to
put
into
the
hearts
of
our
most
worthy
Parliamentarie
worthies
to
set
forth
an
Ordinance
of
Parliament
for
the
better
settlement
of
Presbyterian
Church
Government
.
Ordinance
of
Parliament
for
the
settlement
of
that
great
scruple
and
Question
among
Gods
people
as
touching
the
point
of
worthy
or
unworthy
Communicants
at
the
Sacrament
of
the
Lords
Supper
;
and
for
the
more
full
and
certaine
establishment
of
the
Presbyterian
Church
Government
;
a
mercie
long
and
most
earnestly
desired
by
all
,
except
our
most
pernicious
and
disorderly
Se●●aries
and
Libertines
:
And
the
Ordinance
to
continue
thus
for
the
space
of
three
yeares
.
And
whereas
I
gave
a
hint
or
touch
before
,
of
our
Cause
of
jealousie
that
the
Kings
putting
himselfe
into
the
hands
of
our
loving
and
loyall
brethren
of
Scotland
,
and
his
writting
of
faire
and
smoth
Letters
was
not
so
Cordiall
as
we
did
and
could
have
desired
(
how
ever
we
trust
and
pray
the
Lord
who
hath
the
hearts
of
Kings
in
his
hands
and
can
turne
them
as
the
Rivers
of
water
,
May
and
will
in
his
good
time
heare
the
prayers
of
his
people
therein
also
)
I
shall
here
give
the
Reader
a
notable
Demonstration
that
our
said
jelousie
was
not
groundlesse
,
as
may
too
evidently
appeare
,
by
this
ensuing
Letter
of
his
Majesties
(
if
it
were
his
Majesties
owne
act
whereof
there
is
some
uncertai●●ty
it
being
assured
that
his
Majestie
disclaimed
it
,
and
so
t
is
hoped
it
was
not
his
,
but
that
most
wicked
Agents
,
Secretarie
Nicholases
)
sent
to
the
Marq
of
Ormond
in
Ireland
,
a
little
before
he
departed
from
Oxford
,
which
shewed
his
still
hollow
and
unholy
heart
to
plot
and
foment
new
inlargements
of
our
bloody
broyles
and
Civill
warres
,
which
Letter
being
sent
by
Ormond
to
that
loyall
and
brave
Commander
in
Armes
Major
Generall
Monroe
in
Ireland
,
and
by
him
to
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
by
Sir
Robert
King
,
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
it
verbatim
,
as
it
was
printed
and
published
by
order
of
Parliament
which
was
as
followeth
.
CHARLES
REX
.
RIght
trust
and
entirely
beloved
Cousins
and
Concellors
,
We
greet
you
well
,
having
used
all
possible
and
honorable
meanes
,
by
sending
many
gracious
Messages
to
the
two
Houses
of
Parliament
,
wherein
wee
have
offered
them
all
they
have
heretofore
desired
,
few
or
none
will
believe
this
that
have
had
any
knowledge
of
the
Parliaments
just
desires
,
and
what
the
answers
have
beene
to
them
,
)
and
desire
from
them
nothing
but
what
they
themselves
(
since
these
unhappy
wars
)
have
offered
,
to
procure
Our
Personall
Treaty
with
them
,
for
a
safe
and
well
grounded
Peace
,
and
having
in
stead
of
a
dutifull
and
peaceable
returne
to
Our
said
Messages
,
received
in
stead
thereof
either
no
answer
at
all
,
or
such
as
argues
nothing
will
satisfie
them
,
but
the
ruine
not
only
of
Vs
,
Our
Posterity
and
Friends
,
but
even
of
Monarchy
it selfe
;
and
having
lately
received
very
good
security
,
that
We
and
all
that
doe
or
shall
adhere
to
Vs
,
shall
be
safe
in
Our
Honors
,
Persons
and
Conferences
,
in
the
Scottish
Army
,
and
that
they
shall
really
and
effectually
joyne
with
Vs
,
and
with
such
as
will
come
in
unto
Vs
and
joyne
with
them
,
for
Our
preservation
,
and
shall
imploy
their
Armes
,
and
Forces
to
assist
Vs
to
the
procuring
of
a
happy
and
well
grounded
Peace
for
the
good
of
Vs
and
our
Kingdomes
,
in
the
recovery
of
Our
just
Right
:
We
have
resolved
to
put
our selves
to
the
hazard
of
passing
into
the
Scots
Armie
now
lying
before
Newarke
,
and
if
it
shall
please
God
that
We
come
safe
thither
,
We
are
resolved
to
use
our
best
endeavors
with
their
assistance
,
and
with
the
conjunction
of
the
Forces
under
the
Marquesse
of
Montrosse
,
and
such
of
Our
well
affected
Subjects
of
England
as
shall
rise
for
Vs
,
to
procure
if
it
may
be
an
honorable
and
speedy
Peace
,
and
those
who
hitherto
refused
to
give
eare
to
any
means
tending
therunto
,
of
which
Our
resolution
We
held
it
necessary
to
give
you
this
advertisement
,
as
well
to
satisfie
you
and
all
Our
Counsell
and
Loyall
Subjects
with
you
(
to
whom
We
will
that
you
communicate
these
Our
Letters
(
that
failling
in
Our
earnest
and
sincere
endeavors
by
Treaty
to
put
an
end
to
the
miseries
of
these
Kingdomes
;
We
esteemed
Our selfe
obliged
to
leave
no
probable
expedition
unattempted
to
preserve
Our
Crowne
and
Friends
from
the
usurpation
and
tyranny
of
those
whose
actions
declare
so
manifestly
their
Designe
to
overthrow
the
Lawes
and
happy
established
Government
of
this
Kingdome
.
And
now
We
have
made
knowne
to
you
Our
Resolvtion
,
We
recommend
to
your
speciall
care
the
disposing
and
managing
of
Our
affaires
on
that
side
as
you
shall
conceive
most
for
Our
Honor
and
service
,
being
confident
the
course
We
have
taken
(
though
with
some
hazard
to
Our
Person
)
will
have
a
good
influence
on
that
Our
Kingdom
and
defer
,
if
not
altogether
prevent
the
Rebels
(
meaning
the
Parliament
)
transporting
of
Forces
from
them
into
that
Kingdome
.
And
We
desire
you
to
satisfie
all
Our
well
affected
Subjects
on
that
side
,
of
Our
Princely
care
of
them
,
whereof
they
shall
receive
the
effect
as
soone
as
God
shall
enable
Vs
.
We
desire
you
to
use
some
meanes
to
let
Vs
and
Our
Councell
at
Oxon
here
frequently
from
you
,
and
of
your
actions
and
conditions
there
;
and
so
God
prosper
your
Loyall
Endeavors
.
SATURDAY
,
June
6.
Thus
have
you
seene
the
Kings
Letter
full
indeede
,
of
much
evill
,
and
Demonstration
of
no
change
of
heart
from
his
former
bloody
,
cruell
and
unkingly
practises
of
the
ruine
of
himselfe
and
his
Kingdomes
,
as
much
in
as
him
lay
,
if
indeede
,
it
were
his
owne
act
,
as
it
was
too
strongly
presumed
to
be
:
upon
which
many
jelousies
being
raised
and
founded
against
our
Loyall
brethren
of
Scotland
;
they
therefore
in
vindication
of
their
owne
integritie
presented
a
Declaration
to
the
Houses
of
Parliament
in
the
name
of
the
Commissioners
of
Scotland
,
which
was
read
accordingly
,
and
which
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
,
for
the
Readers
better
content
and
satisfaction
,
which
was
as
followeth
.
For
the
Right
Honourable
the
Speaker
of
the
House
of
Peers
,
pro
tempore
.
Right
Honourable
:
THis
inclosed
paper
having
very
lately
come
to
our
hands
,
which
although
it
hath
not
so
much
as
colour
enough
to
deceive
,
yet
neverthelesse
as
Generall
Major
Monro
,
in
testimony
of
his
integrity
,
did
communicate
the
thing
to
the
Commissioners
of
Parliament
in
Vlster
,
so
we
for
preventing
mistakes
(
many
Copies
of
the
same
thing
being
spred
among
the
people
)
have
thought
good
to
communicate
the
same
to
the
Honourable
Houses
,
with
our
sense
upon
it
,
that
by
their
wisdome
and
reciprocall
care
,
a
right
understanding
in
all
things
may
still
be
preserved
between
the
Kingdomes
.
Whether
any
such
Letter
was
signed
by
the
King
at
Oxford
,
or
whether
it
was
invented
of
purpose
to
support
a
declining
party
,
we
do
not
know
;
what
may
concerne
the
King
in
it
,
we
leave
to
himself
,
who
,
as
he
hath
since
the
date
of
that
paper
expressed
contrary
intentions
and
resolutions
in
his
Messages
to
both
Kingdomes
,
so
he
can
best
tell
what
he
wrote
at
that
time
,
we
are
onely
to
speake
to
the
matter
of
the
paper
which
cometh
from
the
hand
of
Secretary
Nicholas
,
unto
whose
informations
what
credit
ought
to
be
given
the
Houses
very
well
know
,
It
doth
consist
in
our
perfect
knowledge
and
(
we
declare
it
with
as
much
confidence
as
ever
we
did
or
can
do
any
thing
)
that
the
matter
of
the
paper
,
so
farre
as
concerneth
any
assurance
or
capitulation
for
joyning
of
Forces
,
or
for
combining
against
the
Houses
of
Parliament
,
or
any
other
private
or
publike
agreement
whatsoever
,
between
the
King
upon
the
one
part
,
and
the
Kingdom
of
Scotland
their
Army
,
or
any
in
their
name
,
and
having
power
from
them
,
upon
the
other
part
,
is
a
most
damnable
untruth
.
We
shall
not
need
to
expresse
how
improbable
it
is
,
if
there
had
been
any
such
agreement
,
that
the
King
about
the
same
time
should
have
sent
a
Message
to
both
Houses
,
offering
to
come
to
London
,
and
to
follow
their
advice
in
all
things
,
without
offering
any
satisfaction
to
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
and
that
before
he
received
the
answer
of
the
Houses
he
should
write
such
a
Letter
to
Ireland
,
and
give
order
to
make
it
knowne
,
not
onely
to
his
Privie
Councell
,
but
to
his
other
Subjects
of
that
Kingdome
.
Nor
will
we
insist
how
improbable
it
is
that
the
King
should
make
this
knowne
to
the
Marquesse
of
Ormond
,
and
neglect
to
acquaint
the
late
Earle
of
Montrosse
,
who
had
been
much
more
concerned
,
and
who
would
,
no
doubt
,
if
he
had
knowne
any
such
thing
,
have
communicated
the
same
to
Generall
Major
Middleton
,
and
prevented
the
defeating
of
himself
,
his
associates
and
forces
,
about
the
middle
of
May
,
after
the
King
was
with
the
Scottish
Armie
.
Nor
how
unlikely
it
is
that
he
who
is
for
the
time
Commander
in
chiefe
for
the
Scottish
forces
in
Ireland
,
should
be
for
the
space
of
seven
or
eight
weeks
totally
ignorant
of
any
such
agreement
,
or
if
he
had
known
any
such
thing
,
that
he
would
have
communicated
it
to
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
,
and
immediately
marched
himself
to
the
fields
against
the
Enemy
.
Nor
shall
we
need
to
call
to
minde
the
expressions
in
the
Lord
Digbies
intercepted
Letters
,
which
gave
our
Nation
the
character
of
such
as
could
not
be
gained
to
that
side
,
no
not
after
all
applications
used
.
There
are
other
more
sure
,
and
more
publike
Testimonies
since
the
date
of
that
lying
Paper
,
which
make
the
falsehood
of
it
more
than
palpable
,
as
if
divine
providence
had
purposely
ordered
all
the
late
actions
of
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
and
of
their
Forces
,
both
before
and
since
the
third
of
April
,
to
be
so
many
reall
confutations
of
that
groundlesse
invention
:
Wee
meane
,
severall
late
fights
with
the
Rebels
under
the
late
Earle
of
Montrosse
and
Allaster
Mac
Donald
;
the
delivery
of
Newark
,
the
restraining
and
debarring
of
Delinquents
and
Malignants
from
the
Kings
Person
,
and
from
our
Army
,
the
late
publike
Declarations
of
the
Church
and
State
of
Scotland
in
the
beginning
of
April
,
as
likewise
of
the
Generall
and
Committee
with
the
Army
,
agreed
upon
about
the
end
of
Aprill
,
and
published
the
15
of
May
in
Scotland
,
against
a
Band
of
the
Earle
of
Seaforth
and
his
Associates
;
As
for
other
reasons
,
so
especially
for
this
,
that
the
said
Band
did
tend
to
the
weakning
of
the
confidence
and
Union
between
the
two
Kingdomes
firmly
joyned
and
mutually
engaged
for
assistance
to
each
other
in
this
Cause
,
as
may
appear
more
fully
by
the
Declarations
herewith
presented
.
Nor
can
we
passe
the
Paper
delivered
to
the
King
by
the
Committee
of
Estates
upon
the
15
of
May
last
,
that
if
His
Majestie
should
delay
to
go
about
the
readiest
waies
and
meanes
to
satisfie
both
his
Kingdomes
,
they
would
be
necessitated
for
their
own
exoneration
to
acquaint
the
Committee
of
both
Kingdoms
at
London
,
that
a
course
might
be
taken
by
joynt
advice
of
both
Kingdoms
,
for
attaining
the
just
ends
expressed
in
the
Solemne
League
and
Covenant
.
We
shall
say
no
more
of
this
particular
,
God
hath
his
owne
time
to
make
manifest
,
who
have
dealt
sincerely
,
and
who
falsely
;
and
as
our
Nation
did
refuse
to
joyne
with
the
Enemies
Forces
when
they
were
strongest
,
and
did
joyn
with
our
Brethren
of
England
in
their
weakest
and
most
necessitous
condition
,
so
we
shall
never
look
for
a
blessing
from
God
upon
either
Nation
longer
than
they
continue
faithfull
to
God
,
and
to
each
other
,
according
to
the
Covenant
and
Treaty
.
And
we
do
confidently
expect
from
the
wisdome
and
Justice
of
the
Honourable
Houses
,
that
this
and
such
like
Papers
shall
finde
no
more
credit
here
,
than
Papers
and
Declarations
against
themselves
did
formerly
finde
in
Scotland
,
and
that
Declarations
and
publique
Papers
from
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
or
their
Committees
or
Commissioners
,
shall
have
such
acceptation
with
both
Houses
,
as
they
desire
Declarations
from
themselves
,
or
Papers
from
any
in
their
Name
,
may
have
with
their
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
Nor
do
we
doubt
but
God
will
dissipate
all
these
clouds
of
calumnies
and
mis-understandings
endeavoured
thereby
,
and
will
give
such
a
frame
of
spirit
to
both
Nations
,
as
may
continue
them
in
a
brotherly
accord
and
mutuall
confidence
for
the
good
both
of
this
,
and
of
the
succeeding
Generations
,
which
hath
been
,
is
,
and
shall
be
most
earnestly
wished
and
faithfully
endeavoured
by
Your
very
affectionate
friends
,
and
humble
servants
.
Lauderdaill
.
Johnston
.
Charles
Erskine
,
Henry
Kennedie
.
Robert
Barnlay
.
Worcester
House
,
the
8.
of
June
,
1646.
Die
Lunae
8
Junii
,
1646.
Ordered
by
the
Lords
assembled
in
Parliament
,
That
the
Letter
of
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
.
Dated
the
8
of
this
instant
June
,
1646.
shall
be
forthwith
printed
and
published
.
Jo.
Browne
Cleric
.
Parliamentorum
.
And
because
there
were
many
suspicions
and
jealousies
loved
and
fomented
in
the
hearts
,
and
uttered
too
frequently
by
the
tongues
of
many
ill
affected
ones
to
our
faire
loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
That
they
would
not
easily
be
got
out
of
the
Kingddome
of
England
,
no
not
when
our
warres
were
quite
ended
and
we
had
no
more
need
of
them
among
us
,
as
some
,
yea
many
of
them
maliciously
took
upon
them
to
conceive
,
and
spatter
abroad
with
their
base
and
busie
tongues
;
I
have
therefore
also
here
thought
fit
to
insert
another
Letter
or
Declaration
,
inclosed
in
the
foresaid
Letter
or
Declaration
to
the
Lords
in
Parliament
,
by
the
Commissioners
of
the
Parliament
of
Scotland
,
as
was
forementioned
,
which
I
conceive
may
and
will
give
faire
and
full
satisfaction
,
touching
that
suspition
also
,
to
those
that
are
not
too
much
byassed
with
prejudice
and
partiallity
,
which
was
as
followeth
:
IT
is
not
light
but
grievous
to
us
to
heare
of
any
disorders
at
all
committed
by
any
person
in
that
Army
(
how
great
soever
the
necessities
be
unto
which
they
are
redacted
,
or
that
our
Army
should
be
any
longer
burthensome
to
this
Kingdome
.
And
we
do
in
the
Name
of
that
Kingdome
and
Army
declare
and
assure
,
That
as
they
came
into
this
Kingdome
upon
an
earnest
invitation
from
both
Houses
of
Parliament
,
and
for
the
ends
expressed
in
the
Covenant
and
Treaty
,
and
Declaration
of
both
Kingdoms
,
(
the
close
whereof
doth
expresse
the
resolution
of
both
to
have
Truth
and
Peace
setled
upon
a
firme
Foundation
before
their
laying
down
of
Arms
)
so
their
continuance
neither
is
nor
shall
be
made
use
of
to
the
least
encroachment
upon
the
Government
of
this
Kingdome
;
nor
to
any
other
ends
besides
those
expressed
in
the
Covenant
and
Treaty
:
And
how
soon
soever
Religion
and
Peace
shall
be
setled
accordingly
,
our
Army
and
Garrisons
shall
forthwith
remove
out
of
this
Kingdome
.
And
these
things
we
shall
wish
may
be
speedily
done
,
and
that
the
Propositions
for
a
safe
and
well
grounded
Peace
which
did
for
a
very
short
time
remaine
in
our
●ands
)
may
now
after
so
long
expectation
,
be
sent
to
the
King
,
that
upon
his
Royall
consent
to
the
desires
of
his
People
for
setling
and
securing
of
Religion
and
Peace
,
his
Majesty
may
returne
to
his
Parliament
,
here
,
all
Armies
may
be
disbanded
,
the
heavie
pressures
of
the
Subjects
ended
,
and
the
Kingdoms
may
remaine
in
a
firme
Peace
and
Vnion
to
all
Posterity
,
according
to
the
Solemne
League
and
Covenant
.
3
June
1646.
These
most
honest
,
and
(
as
I
conceive
)
most
abundantly
satisfactory
expressions
and
demonstrations
of
our
honest
and
loyall
Brethren
,
besides
all
their
former
faithfull
performances
of
all
things
promised
and
protested
by
them
,
and
exacted
from
them
ever
since
the
beginning
of
comming
among
us
,
may
,
me
thinks
give
full
content
and
assurance
too
,
to
us
all
of
their
integrity
and
faithfull
intentions
to
deal
most
honestly
and
uprightly
with
us
in
all
things
;
in
the
maine
,
I
meane
,
especially
,
notwithstanding
the
most
shamelesse
and
gracelesse
calumniating
tongues
and
selfe-seeking
ungodly
intentions
and
Satanicall
desire
of
seditious
Spirits
to
make
a
most
sad
and
scelerous
fraction
and
Division
betweene
two
such
Brother-Nations
as
we
are
or
ought
to
be
:
But
let
them
take
heed
,
who
ev●r
they
be
least
the
severe
and
bitter
curse
of
God
fall
not
heavily
on
their
heads
and
hearts
too
,
who
thus
dare
play
fast
and
loose
with
sacreed
Covenants
and
endevour
to
separate
(
and
that
to
a
most
bloody
Division
)
those
whom
God
hath
so
graciously
conjoyned
:
for
,
for
my
part
,
I
never
reade
or
heard
but
that
the
Lord
(
the
righteous
judge
,
to
whom
vengeance
belongs
)
did
first
or
last
,
soone
or
late
revenge
most
sadly
and
severely
perfidious
Covenant-breakers
.
But
to
proceed
:
Bostoll
Garrison
surrendred
.
About
the
8.
of
this
instant
June
a
Letter
was
read
in
the
House
of
Commons
from
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairefax
,
and
therein
Articles
inclosed
for
the
surrender
of
Bostol
Garrison
,
thereof
I
made
briefe
m●ntion
onely
before
;
but
now
is
most
fully
confirmed
;
The
Articles
were
to
this
effect
:
That
the
Governour
,
Sir
William
Campion
and
all
Officers
in
Commission
should
march
away
with
their
horse
and
armes
,
and
those
that
desired
to
goe
beyond
Sea
should
have
passes
,
and
they
that
desired
to
make
their
compositions
should
be
effectually
recommended
by
the
Generall
to
the
Parliament
,
that
their
fines
should
not
exceede
two
yeares
revenue
;
the
Common
Souldiers
to
march
away
without
armes
to
their
owne
homes
.
Hostages
were
given
for
performance
of
these
conditions
,
and
the
Garrison
to
be
surrendred
immediatly
to
our
forces
for
the
use
of
the
King
and
Parliament
.
Carnarvan
Towne
and
Castle
surrendred
.
And
upon
the
11.
of
June
a
Letter
was
brought
to
the
House
of
Commons
with
Articles
of
the
surrender
of
Carnarvan
Towne
and
Castle
by
Byron
the
Governour
thereof
to
renowned
Colonell
Mitton
and
the
House
after
the
reading
thereof
considered
of
a
Governour
for
the
said
Garrison
,
and
having
experience
of
the
integrity
,
valour
and
fidelity
of
Colonell
Thomas
Glyn
,
they
nominated
and
appointed
him
Governour
of
the
said
Towne
and
Castle
.
Upon
intelligence
whereof
the
House
of
Commons
ordered
that
thankes
should
be
given
in
all
Churches
throughout
London
the
next
Lords
day
,
and
likewise
for
Ludlow
,
Dudley-Castle
and
Carnarvan
.
About
the
14.
of
this
instant
June
we
received
certaine
knowledge
from
New
Castle
of
the
Kings
resolution
to
give
speedie
order
for
the
surrendring
of
all
the
rest
of
his
Garrisons
,
which
yet
held
out
against
the
Parliament
a
Copie
whereof
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
which
was
as
followeth
.
CHARLES
REX
.
HAving
resolved
to
comply
with
the
designes
of
the
Parliament
in
every
thing
that
may
be
for
the
good
of
the
Subjects
and
leave
no
meanes
unassayed
for
removing
of
differences
betwixt
us
;
Therefore
we
have
thought
fit
,
the
more
to
evidence
the
reality
of
our
intentions
of
settling
a
happie
and
firme
peace
,
to
require
you
,
upon
honourable
conditions
to
quit
those
Townes
,
Castles
,
and
Forts
intrusted
by
you
to
us
,
and
to
disband
all
the
forces
under
your
severall
commands
.
New-Castle
the
10.
June
1646.
TO
our
trusty
and
welbeloved
Sir
Thomas
Glemham
,
Sir
Thomas
Tidsley
,
Colonell
Henry
Washington
,
Colonell
Thomas
Blague
,
Governours
of
our
Townes
and
Castles
of
Oxford
,
Worcester
,
Litchfield
,
and
Wallingford
;
and
all
other
Commanders
of
any
other
Townes
,
Castles
,
or
Forts
,
within
the
Kingdome
of
England
or
Dominion
of
Wales
.
About
the
19.
of
this
instant
June
,
the
Parliament
having
had
much
and
long
debate
about
the
Propositions
to
be
sent
to
be
signed
by
the
King
,
and
especially
about
the
settlement
of
the
Militia
of
the
Kingdome
,
at
last
there
was
a
happy
Compliance
of
Both
Houses
about
it
;
And
it
was
resolved
upon
the
question
,
That
the
Militia
shall
be
in
the
power
of
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
for
20.
The
Propositions
for
a
wel
grounded
Peace
resolved
and
in
speciall
〈…〉
of
the
Kingdom
.
yeares
;
and
in
case
after
20.
yeares
there
be
occasion
to
use
Armes
by
any
insurrection
at
home
or
forraigne
invasion
and
the
Lord●
and
Commons
agree
thereunto
,
if
the
King
will
not
concurre
,
yet
it
shall
be
Lawfull
for
the
Lords
and
Commons
to
proceede
in
that
warre
and
exercise
of
that
Militia
for
the
safety
and
peace
of
the
Kingdome
:
And
immediately
after
this
the
Proposions
were
by
Both
Houses
of
Parliament
sent
to
the
Commissioners
of
Scotland
for
their
assent
and
concurrence
in
them
.
And
much
about
the
same
time
,
there
was
aspeciall
m●e●ing
of
the
Divines
of
London
and
W●stminster
and
within
the
Lines
of
Communication
,
at
Zion-Colledge
,
where
three
of
them
for
all
the
rest
,
spent
5
howers
or
there
about
in
prayer
to
beg
direction
from
The
Ministers
of
London
and
Westminsters
pious
meeting
and
religion
resolution
in
Zion
Colledge
.
God
about
the
acting
and
putting
in
execution
the
Presbyterian
Church-Government
according
to
the
late
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
enabling
and
authorizing
them
thereunto
;
And
some
that
were
present
there
and
Members
of
that
Assembly
assured
me
that
they
never
saw
or
heard
of
a
more
zealous
and
earnest
seeking
of
the
Lord
,
and
their
prayers
were
uttered
with
such
fervencie
and
burning
zeale
that
very
many
there
present
were
so
extraordinarily
ravisht
in
spirit
,
as
caused
very
many
teares
to
be
shed
and
deep
and
heartily
sighs
and
groanes
to
be
sent
up
to
Heaven
;
And
this
holy
worke
being
ended
,
they
began
to
debate
of
the
worke
to
be
acted
by
them
,
and
though
at
first
they
excepted
against
some
things
in
the
Ordinance
of
Parliament
,
yet
at
length
by
Gods
speciall
providence
,
it
was
resolved
with
an
unanimous
consent
,
yea
,
Nemine
Contradicente
,
to
put
on
the
worke
,
and
rest
upon
God
and
the
Parliament
,
for
the
Composing
of
what
was
found
wanting
by
practicall
experience
;
onely
for
the
better
satisfaction
of
their
owne
consciences
therein
and
to
shew
forth
to
the
whole
Church
of
God
,
as
well
abroad
as
at
home
,
their
advised
care
therin
,
they
immediatly
upon
it
resolved
on
certaine
Considerable
Causions
,
on
which
they
under
tooke
the
work
,
&
printed
and
published
them
,
I
say
,
to
the
view
of
the
World
.
An
excellent
passage
of
prudence
and
providence
,
in
my
poore
judgement
,
and
worthie
such
a
reverend
and
religious
Assembly
.
Letters
from
Sir
Thomas
Fairefax
.
Articles
for
the
Surrender
of
Oxford
and
the
Messengers
rewarded
by
the
Parliament
.
And
about
the
22.
instant
the
House
of
Commons
in
Parliament
taking
into
consideration
a
Letter
from
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairefax
,
and
the
Articles
(
which
are
extant
at
large
in
print
,
and
too
large
to
be
here
inserted
,
)
for
the
Surrender
of
Oxford
into
the
possession
of
the
Parliament
,
and
having
spent
much
time
in
debate
thereof
,
and
being
informed
that
one
D●ll
the
Chaplaine
of
their
Armie
before
Oxford
,
who
brought
the
Letter
and
Articles
was
at
the
doore
,
the
House
thereupon
ordered
that
he
should
be
called
in
,
and
gave
him
the
summe
of
50.
l.
for
his
paines
in
the
journey
;
and
that
one
Master
Heath
another
messenger
from
his
Excellency
should
have
30
l.
for
a
gratuity
,
for
Letters
which
he
brought
about
the
said
businesse
,
and
likewise
20
l.
to
one
Master
Thredder
.
The
Duke
of
Yorke
to
come
from
Oxford
to
S.
James-House
.
They
likewise
considered
(
about
the
same
time
)
of
the
reception
and
maintenance
of
the
Duke
of
Yorke
in
Saint
James
with
the
Kings
other
two
children
,
and
there
to
be
provided
for
in
an
honourable
and
Princely
way
,
as
those
two
of
his
Majesties
children
were
.
And
about
the
25.
instant
came
Letters
from
renowned
and
victorious
Colonell
Mitton
from
Carnarvan
with
Articles
inclosed
for
the
surrender
of
Beaumorris
Towne
and
Beaumorris
Town
and
Castle
surrendred
Castle
,
a
very
strong
Garrison
in
Wales
which
much
annoyed
the
Countrie
in
those
parts
,
and
the
Houses
after
the
reading
thereof
ordered
that
the
said
Colonell
Mitton
should
be
Governour
of
the
said
strong
Towne
and
Castle
,
and
ordered
that
a
Commission
should
be
granted
to
him
accordingly
.
And
on
Wednesday
June
25.
the
City
&
Garrison
of
Oxford
was
surrendred
to
his
Excellency
Sir
Thomas
Fairefax
according
to
the
agreement
.
Many
(
we
understood
at
that
time
)
made
doubt
whether
it
were
surrendred
or
no
,
but
we
can
assure
them
it
for
truth
,
being
an
eye
witnesse
therof
the
manner
briefly
was
thus
.
To
passe
by
the
severall
quarters
of
our
Army
,
and
the
managing
of
the
Line
and
works
raised
against
Oxford
,
The
manner
of
the
surrender
of
Oxford
.
a
Guard
was
placed
of
severall
Regiments
of
Foot
and
Horse
from
the
entrance
into
Oxon
,
at
the
East
Port
or
Gate
on
both
sides
the
way
to
Wheatly
,
which
way
the
Enemy
were
to
march
;
the
surrender
by
the
Articles
should
have
been
by
ten
of
the
clocke
,
at
which
time
some
part
of
the
Garrison
marched
forth
and
divers
Coaches
with
Gentry
,
and
their
Wives
and
many
the
day
before
with
Carriages
Bagge
and
Baggage
,
but
the
maine
body
marched
not
forth
untill
about
two
in
the
afternoone
on
Wednesday
,
at
which
time
there
fell
a
very
bitter
and
violent
storme
of
Raine
which
held
for
about
an
houre
(
some
lesser
showers
we
had
besides
likewise
that
day
,
but
suddenly
after
the
Enemy
were
marched
forth
,
and
ours
about
to
enter
Oxford
the
stormes
ceased
,
and
the
rest
of
the
day
very
cleare
and
faire
,
and
this
by
the
way
some
doe
observe
as
very
remarkable
.
And
also
that
there
was
the
like
stormy
weather
at
the
surrender
of
Leicester
,
Bristol
,
and
Exeter
;
about
two
of
the
(
clocke
as
before
)
they
marched
forth
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
,
with
their
Armes
in
very
good
order
with
bag
and
baggage
,
both
Officers
and
Souldiers
generally
demeaned
themselves
very
civilly
(
except
some
few
that
were
drunke
)
and
as
themselves
say
on
our
parts
,
never
were
Articles
more
punctually
observed
than
by
us
,
neither
officer
nor
souldier
offering
them
the
least
prejudice
or
used
any
reproachfull
language
to
them
,
as
they
marched
;
that
which
many
grieved
to
see
,
was
that
there
should
be
so
many
Irishmen
and
women
amongst
them
,
such
a
company
of
women
,
English
Drabbes
,
and
Irish
trulls
as
would
have
made
a
rotten
Regiment
,
these
are
those
that
used
constantly
to
follow
that
Army
,
and
whose
naughtinesse
is
so
well
known
we
neede
not
mention
it
;
the
number
that
marched
out
were
adjudged
to
be
betweene
3
,
and
4000.
besides
those
that
marched
out
before
,
and
many
of
the
Gentry
,
Clergy
,
and
some
Commanders
that
stayed
behind
in
Oxford
by
permission
untill
such
time
as
they
had
Passes
to
go
beyond
Sea
,
and
some
to
their
owne
homes
;
the
Garrison
in
the
whole
(
as
they
report
)
consisted
of
above
7000.
Souldiers
in
pay
,
townesmen
and
Schollers
that
bore
armes
.
After
the
Governour
,
Officers
,
and
Souldiers
were
marched
forth
,
the
Keyes
of
the
City
and
Forts
delivered
to
the
General
,
his
Excellency
gave
order
for
3
foot
Regiments
to
march
into
Oxford
which
was
done
accordingly
,
and
the
guards
presently
placed
,
the
Souldiers
carried
themselves
with
so
much
civility
to
the
Citizens
as
was
admired
,
not
any
one
of
them
I
am
confident
being
damnified
by
the
entrance
of
our
men
to
the
worth
of
six
pence
,
and
I
may
boldly
speake
it
being
then
present
in
Oxford
,
and
observed
the
whole
passage
,
courteous
language
and
entertainment
there
was
on
both
sides
,
and
not
the
least
disorder
:
not
much
provisions
were
found
in
the
City
either
for
horse
or
man
,
only
salted
Beefe
and
Corne
a
good
quantity
,
a
few
Peas
and
Beanes
,
but
very
little
Hay
,
within
two
or
three
houres
after
we
had
entred
,
the
Country
people
that
lived
neere
adjacent
brought
in
what
provisions
they
had
,
or
could
so
suddainly
provide
,
and
some
fresh
meat
,
for
the
which
they
received
ready
monyes
,
and
not
a
Souldier
of
ours
had
,
or
desired
one
penny
worth
of
any
commodity
,
but
what
they
gave
ready
monyes
for
;
there
was
in
the
Garrison
about
30.
peece
of
Ordnance
ready
mounted
,
and
their
Workes
very
strong
and
large
,
which
to
have
stormed
would
have
cost
the
lives
of
very
many
men
,
too
precious
to
be
so
cast
away
,
when
we
might
have
it
upon
more
reasonable
termes
,
and
we
conceived
none
will
imagin
the
conditions
granted
over
large
,
if
they
but
consider
the
strength
of
the
place
.
But
this
I
leave
to
others
to
judge
.
And
on
the
26.
of
this
instant
June
,
the
Houses
tooke
into
Consideration
severall
Papers
presented
to
the
Grand-Committee
of
Both
Houses
from
the
Marquesse
of
Argyle
,
and
the
Scottish
Commissioners
here
recident
,
of
very
singular
and
speciall
Concernment
and
much
conducing
to
the
farther
clearing
of
their
(
most
●●justly
suspected
)
integrity
towards
us
,
&
of
their
loving
consent
to
the
Propositions
now
fitted
to
be
sent
to
his
Majesty
,
for
the
more
full
compleating
our
hopes
of
a
well-grounded
Peace
;
I
have
here
thought
fit
to
insert
two
or
three
of
them
especially
the
said
pious
Earle
of
Argyles
excellent
Speech
made
unto
them
,
and
a
Paper
concerning
their
said
full
consent
to
the
Propositions
,
both
which
I
have
conceived
most
worthy
to
be
recorded
in
these
our
Parliamentary
Annals
,
as
no
small
mercy
of
the
Lord
unto
us
,
in
thus
so
graciously
clearing
their
unspotted
fidelity
,
and
of
the
most
blessedly
defeating
the
impious
designes
of
the
secret
and
crafty
(
but
most
malicious
)
enemies
of
our
Peace
and
Vnity
,
which
were
as
followeth
:
The
Marquesse
of
ARGYLES
Speech
to
the
Grand
Committee
,
concerning
Propositions
of
Peace
to
be
sent
to
his
MAIESTY
.
My
Lords
and
Gentlemen
:
THough
I
have
had
the
honour
to
be
named
by
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
in
all
the
Commissions
which
had
relation
to
this
Kingdome
,
since
the
beginning
of
this
Warre
;
yet
I
had
never
the
happinesse
to
be
with
your
Lordships
till
now
,
wherein
I
reverence
Gods
providence
,
that
he
hath
brought
me
hither
at
such
an
opportunity
,
when
I
may
boldly
say
,
it
is
in
the
power
of
the
two
Kingdomes
,
yea
,
I
may
say
,
in
your
Lordships
power
to
make
us
both
happy
,
if
you
make
good
use
of
this
occasion
,
by
setling
Religion
,
and
the
Peace
and
Union
of
these
Kingdomes
.
The
worke
of
Reformation
in
these
Kingdomes
is
so
great
a
worke
,
as
no
Age
nor
History
can
parallel
since
Christs
daies
,
for
no
one
Nation
had
ever
such
a
Reformation
set
forth
unto
them
,
much
lesse
three
Kingdomes
;
so
that
this
Generation
may
truly
thinke
themselves
happy
,
if
they
can
be
instrumentall
in
it
.
And
as
the
worke
is
very
great
,
so
it
cannot
be
expected
but
it
must
have
great
and
powerfull
Enemies
;
not
onely
flesh
and
bloud
which
hate
to
be
reformed
,
but
likewise
Principalities
and
Powers
,
the
Rulers
of
the
darknesse
of
this
world
:
and
spirituall
wickednesses
in
high
places
.
As
the
dangers
are
great
,
we
must
looke
the
better
to
our
duties
,
and
the
best
way
to
performe
these
is
to
keep
us
by
the
Rules
which
are
to
be
found
in
our
Nationall
Covenant
,
principally
the
Word
of
God
,
and
in
its
owne
place
,
the
example
of
the
best
Reformed
Churches
;
and
in
our
way
we
must
beware
of
some
Rocks
,
which
are
temptations
both
upon
the
right
,
and
upon
the
left
hand
,
so
that
we
must
hold
the
middle
path
.
Upon
the
one
part
we
should
take
heed
,
not
to
settle
lawlesse
liberty
in
Religion
,
whereby
in
stead
of
Uniformity
,
we
should
set
up
a
thousand
Heresies
and
Schismes
,
which
is
directly
contrary
and
destructive
to
one
Covenant
.
Upon
the
other
part
,
we
are
to
looke
that
we
persecute
not
piety
and
peaceable
men
,
who
cannot
through
scruple
of
Conscience
come
up
in
all
things
to
the
Common
Rule
;
but
that
they
may
have
such
a
forbearance
as
may
be
according
to
the
Word
of
God
,
may
consist
with
the
Covenant
,
and
not
be
destructive
to
the
Rule
it selfe
,
nor
to
the
Peace
of
the
Church
and
Kingdome
,
wherein
I
will
insist
no
further
,
either
to
wrong
your
Lordships
patience
or
judgements
,
who
I
doubt
not
will
be
very
carefull
to
doe
every
thing
according
to
our
Covenant
.
As
to
the
other
point
concerning
the
Peace
and
Union
of
the
Kingdomes
,
I
know
it
is
that
which
all
professe
they
desire
,
I
hope
it
is
that
all
doe
〈◊〉
at
;
sure
I
am
,
it
is
that
which
all
men
ought
to
study
and
endeavour
.
And
I
thinke
it
not
amisse
to
remember
your
Lordships
of
some
former
experiences
,
as
an
argument
to
move
us
to
be
wife
for
the
future
.
If
the
Kingdome
of
England
in
the
1640.
yeare
of
God
,
then
sitting
in
Parliament
,
had
concurred
,
as
they
were
desired
,
against
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
no
question
we
had
been
brought
to
many
difficulties
,
which
blessed
be
God
was
by
the
wisdome
of
the
Honourable
Houses
prevented
.
So
likewise
when
this
Kingdome
was
in
difficulties
,
if
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
had
not
willingly
,
yea
cheerfully
sacrificed
their
peace
to
conc●●●e
with
this
Kingdome
,
your
Lordships
all
know
what
might
have
been
the
danger
.
Therefore
let
us
hold
fast
that
Union
which
is
so
happily
established
betwixt
us
,
and
let
nothing
make
us
againe
two
,
who
are
so
many
wai●s
one
▪
all
of
one
Language
,
in
one
●and
,
all
under
one
King
,
one
in
Religion
,
yea
one
in
Covenant
;
so
that
in
effect
we
differ
in
nothing
but
in
Name
(
as
Brethren
doe
)
which
I
wish
were
also
removed
that
we
might
be
altogether
one
,
if
the
two
Kingdomes
should
〈◊〉
;
for
I
dare
say
,
not
the
greatest
Kingdome
in
the
Earth
can
prejudice
both
,
so
much
as
one
of
them
may
doe
the
other
.
I
will
forbeare
at
this
time
to
speake
of
the
many
jealousies
I
heare
are
suggested
,
for
as
I
doe
not
love
them
,
so
I
delight
not
to
mention
them
,
onely
one
I
cannot
forbeare
to
speake
of
,
as
if
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
were
too
much
affected
with
the
Kings
interest
.
I
will
not
deny
but
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
by
reason
of
the
Raigne
of
many
Kings
his
Progenitors
over
them
,
hath
a
naturall
affection
to
his
Majesty
,
whereby
they
wish
he
may
be
rather
reformed
then
ruined
;
yet
experience
may
tell
,
their
personall
regard
to
him
has
never
made
them
forget
that
common
Rule
,
The
safety
of
the
People
is
the
Supreame
Law
.
So
likewise
their
love
to
Monarchy
makes
them
very
desirous
that
it
may
be
rathe●
regulated
than
destroyed
,
which
I
hope
I
need
not
to
mention
further
to
your
Lordships
,
who
,
I
trust
are
of
the
same
minde
.
I
know
likewise
there
are
many
jealousies
and
unjust
aspersions
cast
upon
our
Armies
in
England
and
Ireland
,
I
can
,
if
it
were
needfull
,
presently
produce
heads
of
a
Declaration
intended
by
the
Army
in
England
,
for
vindicating
themselves
from
such
injuries
,
and
shewing
the
clearnesse
of
their
resolutions
and
integrity
,
both
in
the
Cause
,
and
towards
this
Kingdome
,
wherein
their
undertakings
and
comming
in
at
such
a
season
of
the
yeare
,
their
hard
sufferings
,
and
constant
endeavours
since
may
be
sufficient
testimonies
.
Therefore
I
am
the
more
bold
to
desire
your
Lordships
,
that
so
long
as
they
stay
in
England
(
which
I
wish
may
be
for
a
short
time
)
they
may
be
supplyed
with
some
monies
,
and
their
Quarters
enlarged
,
least
their
lying
in
too
narrow
Quarters
make
the
burthen
insupportable
to
that
exhausted
corner
of
the
Country
where
they
now
remaine
,
and
so
beget
outcries
against
them
,
when
they
are
not
able
to
discharge
their
Quarters
,
as
other
Armies
within
the
Kingdome
.
As
for
the
Army
in
Ireland
,
I
have
been
an
eye
witnesse
to
their
sufferings
,
and
so
may
speake
of
it
likewise
upon
certaine
knowledge
,
That
never
men
have
suffered
greater
hardships
who
might
have
been
provided
,
for
they
have
lived
many
times
upon
a
few
Beanes
measured
out
to
them
by
number
,
and
never
had
any
other
drinke
but
Water
.
And
when
they
were
in
some
better
condition
,
they
had
but
an
Irish
peck
of
rough
Oates
for
a
whole
weeke
.
And
now
at
their
best
condition
,
when
they
are
quartered
upon
the
Country
(
which
is
able
to
entertaine
them
only
for
a
very
short
time
)
they
have
only
an
Irish
peck
of
Oatmeale
,
or
a
shilling
in
the
ten
daies
,
both
for
meat
and
drink
.
Therefore
according
to
the
many
desires
given
in
to
the
Honourable
Houses
for
that
end
,
I
humbly
entreat
that
your
Lordships
will
take
care
to
provide
for
them
,
so
long
as
it
is
thought
fit
they
remaine
in
that
Kingdome
.
For
a
renewed
testimony
of
our
earnest
desires
to
comply
with
the
Honourable
Houses
for
setling
the
peace
of
these
Kingdoms
so
much
longed
for
,
we
doe
returne
unto
your
Lordships
the
Propositions
of
Peace
(
which
we
received
on
Tuesday
last
)
with
our
consent
thereunto
,
wishing
they
may
be
hasted
to
his
Majesty
,
who
hath
so
often
called
for
them
.
And
I
likewise
offer
to
your
Lordships
the
Copy
of
his
Majesties
Letter
to
my
Lord
of
Ormond
,
discharging
him
from
any
further
medling
in
any
Treaty
with
the
Rebels
in
Ireland
,
I
hope
in
order
to
his
Majesties
further
condescending
to
the
setling
of
that
Proposition
concerning
Ireland
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Propositions
now
to
be
sent
unto
him
.
Another
Paper
there
is
which
concernes
the
supplying
of
the
Scottish
Armies
in
England
and
Ireland
,
and
the
perfecting
of
the
Accompts
between
the
Kingdoms
,
together
with
a
Letter
from
Generall
Monro
to
the
Committee
of
Estates
of
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
concerning
the
state
of
affaires
in
Ireland
.
All
which
when
your
Lordships
have
considered
,
I
trust
you
will
take
such
course
therein
as
may
satisfie
our
just
desires
,
may
put
an
end
to
our
present
troubles
,
and
settle
these
Kingdomes
in
a
happy
peace
.
A
Paper
delivered
in
from
the
Commissioners
of
Scotland
concerning
the
PROPOSITIONS
.
IT
is
a
twelve
moneth
since
we
did
earnestly
presse
the
sending
of
Propositions
to
the
King
for
a
safe
and
well-grounded
Peace
;
In
answer
whereunto
the
Honourable
Houses
were
pleased
to
acquaint
us
,
That
they
had
resolved
Propositions
should
be
sent
to
his
Majesty
,
but
did
intend
to
make
some
alterations
in
the
former
Propositions
,
and
after
eight
or
nine
moneths
deliberation
,
we
received
from
the
Honourable
Houses
some
of
those
Propositions
;
and
though
we
did
finde
therein
very
materiall
additions
,
alterations
,
and
omissions
,
which
for
their
great
importance
,
and
the
interest
of
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
therein
,
might
very
well
have
required
the
delay
of
an
Answer
untill
the
Estates
of
that
Kingdome
had
been
consullted
;
yet
so
unwilling
were
we
to
retard
the
meanes
of
Peace
,
that
in
a
fortnights
time
we
returned
an
Answer
upon
the
whole
Propositions
;
and
the
Houses
of
Parliament
not
resting
satisfied
therewith
,
in
lesse
than
ten
daies
we
prepared
a
further
Answer
;
wherein
we
did
very
much
comply
with
the
desires
of
the
Honourable
Houses
,
especially
in
the
matter
of
setling
the
Militia
of
England
,
and
Ireland
,
and
in
other
things
did
shew
our
readinesse
to
heare
,
or
propose
such
expedients
as
might
determine
any
differencer
,
so
that
in
a
whole
yeares
time
the
Propositions
have
not
remained
in
our
hands
the
space
of
foure
weekes
,
which
we
onely
mention
to
cleare
our
proceedings
from
mistakes
and
aspersions
;
and
the
Houses
having
now
after
two
moneths
farther
deliberation
delivered
unto
us
upon
the
23.
of
this
instant
June
,
all
the
Propositions
they
intend
to
send
to
the
King
at
this
time
;
We
doe
,
without
any
delay
,
returne
such
an
Answer
and
resolution
thereupon
,
as
will
be
unto
the
present
and
future
Generations
,
one
undeniable
testimony
(
besides
many
others
)
of
the
integrity
and
faithfulnesse
of
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
in
their
solemn
League
and
Covenant
,
of
their
love
to
Peace
,
and
earnest
desire
to
satisfie
their
Brethren
of
England
in
those
things
which
concerne
the
good
and
Government
of
this
Kingdome
;
being
further
resolved
touching
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
,
That
as
nothing
of
single
or
sole
concernment
to
that
Nation
did
engage
them
in
this
Warre
,
so
nothing
of
that
nature
shall
continue
the
same
.
Although
these
Propositions
now
to
be
sent
doe
much
differ
from
the
Propositons
formerly
agreed
upon
by
the
Parliament
of
both
Kingdomes
,
and
the
most
materiall
additions
,
omissions
,
and
alterations
are
in
such
particulars
as
concerne
the
joynt
interest
,
and
mutuall
considered
and
〈◊〉
of
both
Kingdomes
,
which
were
as
we
conceive
much
better
provided
for
,
and
strengthned
by
the
former
Propositions
him
by
these
.
Although
the
particular
Propositions
presented
by
Vs
,
concerning
the
Kingdome
of
Scotland
are
not
yet
agreed
unto
by
the
Houses
of
Parliament
,
as
was
offered
in
their
Papers
of
the
tenth
of
Aprill
.
Although
divers
Propositions
of
joynt
concernment
be
now
super●●ded
,
and
the
sending
of
them
delayed
to
a
more
covenient
time
,
as
is
●●pressed
in
the
Votes
of
both
Houses
of
the
twenty
sixth
of
March
;
and
●●though
(
which
is
to
us
more
than
all
the
rest
)
those
Ordinances
of
Parliament
unto
which
the
fifth
and
sixth
Propositions
doe
relate
,
(
and
were
therefore
communicated
unto
Vs
upon
our
desire
to
see
what
the
Houses
had
already
agreed
upon
concerning
Religion
)
doe
not
containe
the
establishment
of
such
a
Reformation
of
Religion
,
and
uniformity
as
was
expected
,
and
was
the
chiefe
end
of
our
engagement
in
this
Warre
;
and
as
all
these
Ordinances
put
together
come
short
of
what
we
wished
,
so
there
are
some
particulars
which
we
conceive
to
be
inconsistent
with
the
Word
of
God
,
and
the
example
of
the
best
reformed
Churches
,
and
therefore
cannot
in
our
consciences
consent
unto
them
;
which
particulars
were
expressed
to
both
Houses
in
the
Remonstrance
of
the
Commissioners
of
the
Church
of
Scotland
of
the
date
,
March
26.
1646.
Yet
neverthelesse
we
doe
so
earnestly
desire
,
and
so
highly
value
the
easing
of
the
heavy
Pressures
under
which
both
Kingdomes
groane
,
and
the
bringing
of
this
bloudy
lasting
warre
to
a
speedy
and
happy
●nd
,
considering
with-all
that
not
onely
the
Booke
of
Common
Prayer
,
and
the
Prelaticall
Government
are
abolished
,
and
a
Common
Directory
of
Worship
established
in
both
Kingdomes
,
but
that
likewise
the
Ordinances
afore
mentioned
doe
containe
divers
Parts
of
a
Positive
Reformation
,
and
uniformity
in
Church-Government
,
unto
which
we
formerly
gave
our
consent
in
our
answer
upon
the
whole
Propositions
of
Peace
,
of
the
20.
of
April
,
and
for
so
happy
beginning
,
and
so
good
a
foundation
laid
for
the
future
,
we
heartily
thanke
God
,
and
doe
acknowledge
the
Zeale
,
Piety
,
and
Wisedome
of
the
Honourable
Houses
therein
,
remembring
also
that
those
Ordinances
doe
not
containe
the
whole
moddell
of
Church-Government
,
and
that
the
Houses
had
been
pleased
to
expresse
[
that
it
cannot
be
expected
that
a
perfect
Rule
in
every
particular
should
be
setled
all
at
once
,
but
that
there
will
be
need
of
suppliments
,
and
additions
,
and
happily
of
alterations
in
some
things
,
as
experience
shall
bring
to
light
the
necessity
thereof
]
upon
these
Considerations
as
we
doe
cheerfully
consent
to
many
materiall
Parts
of
these
Propositions
,
so
we
Resolve
to
make
no
let
,
but
to
give
way
to
the
sending
of
such
other
particulars
therein
contained
,
with
which
we
are
unsatisfied
in
the
matters
for
the
Reasons
formerly
Represented
to
both
Houses
,
of
which
some
still
stand
in
force
,
though
others
of
them
be
taken
away
by
the
new
expedients
,
it
being
alwaies
understood
that
our
not
Dissenting
from
,
nor
our
opposing
of
the
sending
of
the
Propositions
as
they
now
stand
,
shall
be
no
prejudice
nor
impediment
to
all
or
any
one
of
the
Articles
of
the
Solemne
League
and
Covenant
,
especially
to
the
first
Article
,
concerning
the
preservation
of
the
Reformed
Religion
in
the
Church
of
Scotland
in
Doctrine
,
Worship
,
Discipline
,
and
Government
,
against
our
common
enemies
,
the
Reformation
of
Religion
in
the
Kingdomes
of
England
and
Ireland
in
Doctrine
,
Worship
,
Discipline
,
and
Government
,
according
to
the
Word
of
God
,
and
example
of
the
best
Reformed
Churches
,
and
the
bringing
of
the
Churches
of
God
in
the
three
Kingdomes
to
the
nearest
conjunction
and
uniformity
in
Religion
,
Confession
of
Faith
,
forme
of
Church-Government
,
Directory
for
Worship
,
and
Catechising
;
which
thing
both
Kingdomes
are
by
Covenant
obliged
sincerely
and
really
to
endeavour
,
and
that
not
for
a
time
,
but
constantly
,
so
that
neither
of
the
Kingdomes
can
be
loosed
or
acquitted
from
the
most
strait
and
solemne
obligation
of
their
continued
and
constant
endeavouring
these
good
ends
so
farre
as
any
of
them
is
not
yet
attained
,
it
being
also
understood
that
our
concurrence
to
the
sending
of
the
Propositions
shall
be
without
prejudice
to
any
Agreement
or
Treaty
between
the
Kingdomes
,
and
shall
not
infringe
any
engagement
made
to
the
Kingdom
of
Scotland
,
nor
be
any
hinderance
to
our
insisting
upon
the
other
Propositions
already
made
knowne
to
the
Houses
;
and
it
being
understood
that
it
is
not
our
Judgement
that
every
particular
and
circumstance
of
th●se
Propositions
is
of
so
great
importance
to
these
Kingdomes
,
as
Peace
and
Warre
should
depend
thereupon
.
Vpon
these
grounds
which
we
make
knowne
only
for
clearing
our
consciences
,
and
for
discharging
Our selves
in
the
trust
put
upon
us
,
without
the
least
thought
of
retarding
the
so
much
longed
for
Peace
;
We
condiscend
and
agree
that
the
Propositions
as
they
are
now
resolved
upon
be
in
the
name
of
both
Kingdomes
presented
to
the
King
,
whose
heart
we
beseech
the
Lord
wholly
to
incline
to
the
Councels
of
Truth
and
Peace
.
June
25.
1646.
Die
Veneris
26.
Iunii
,
1646.
ORdered
by
the
Lords
in
Parliament
Assembled
,
that
the
Marquesse
of
Argyles
Speech
,
with
the
Paper
concerning
the
Propositions
be
forthwith
printed
and
published
.
John
Brown
Cler.
Parliamentorum
.
And
at
the
same
time
with
the
foresaid
Paper
there
was
another
Paper
delivered
in
unto
the
Parliament
,
being
a
Letter
from
his
Majesty
to
the
Marquesse
of
Ormond
,
in
Ireland
,
discharging
all
further
Treaty
with
the
Irish
Rebels
(
for
thus
now
blessed
be
God
,
His
Majesty
was
pleased
to
terme
them
,
not
Catholike
Subjects
,
as
formerly
)
and
this
being
a
businesse
of
so
high
and
eminent
concernment
,
I
have
here
also
thought
fit
to
give
the
Reader
a
Copy
thereof
,
which
was
as
followes
.
CHARLES
.
REX
.
His
Majesties
Letter
to
the
Marquesse
of
Ormond
.
RIght
trusty
,
&c.
Having
long
with
much
griefe
looked
upon
the
sad
condition
which
our
Kingdom
of
Ireland
hath
bin
in
these
divers
years
through
the
wicked
and
desperate
Rebellion
there
,
and
the
bloody
effects
which
have
ensued
thereupon
,
for
the
settling
whereof
we
would
have
wholly
applyed
our selves
,
if
the
difference
betwixt
us
and
our
subjects
here
had
not
diverted
and
withdrawne
us
,
and
not
having
bin
able
by
force
(
for
that
respect
)
to
reduce
them
,
we
were
necessitated
for
the
present
safety
of
our
Protestant
subjects
there
,
to
give
you
power
and
authority
to
treat
with
them
,
upon
such
pious
,
honourable
,
and
safe
grounds
as
the
good
of
that
our
Kingdome
did
then
require
,
But
for
many
reasons
too
long
for
a
Letter
,
We
thinke
fit
to
require
you
to
proceede
no
farther
in
Treaty
with
the
Rebells
,
nor
to
engage
us
upon
any
conditions
with
them
after
sight
hereof
,
And
having
formerly
●ound
such
Reall
proofes
of
your
ready
obedience
to
our
commands
,
We
doubt
not
of
your
care
in
this
;
wherein
our
service
and
the
good
of
the
Protestant
subjects
in
Ireland
,
is
so
much
con●erned
.
From
New-Castle
the
11.
of
June
,
1646.
The
Propositions
for
Peace
sent
to
the
King
.
And
upon
the
29.
of
this
instant
June
,
the
Lords
and
Commons
in
Parliament
held
a
serious
debate
and
Consultation
about
the
the
time
,
and
persons
by
whom
to
send
away
the
Propositions
for
a
happy
Peace
among
us
(
which
now
they
had
quite
finished
,
and
as
was
forementioned
our
Deare
Brethren
of
Scotland
had
fully
and
fairely
assented
unto
)
for
his
Majesty
to
sign
and
confirm
unto
us
.
And
now
all
these
late
and
last
admirable
pass●ges
of
Divine
provicence
thus
sweetly
and
amiably
concurring
to
make
us
a
most
happy
(
o-that
they
may
make
us
a
most
holy
)
people
by
our
gracious
and
gratefull
improvement
of
them
to
the
best
advantage
of
Gods
glory
and
our
best
good
both
for
Soule
and
body
,
I
will
now
most
joyfully
and
thankfully
close
up
all
with
that
of
the
blessed
Prophet
David
,
Psal.
30
11
,
12
that
sacred
and
sugred
Singer
of
Israel
.
Thou
O
Lord
,
hast
,
for
us
,
turned
our
mourning
into
Dancing
;
thou
hast
put
off
our
Sackcloth
,
and
girded
as
with
gladnesse
.
To
the
end
that
our
Glory
may
Sing
praise
to
thee
,
and
not
be
silent
;
O
Lord
our
God
we
will
therefore
give
thankes
to
thee
for
ever
and
ever
.
And
thus
,
I
a
poore
weake
and
most
unworthie
instrument
,
the
meanest
,
I
say
and
most
unable
of
many
thousands
,
having
now
,
by
the
good
hand
and
helpe
of
Divine
providence
,
even
by
the
only
ayde
and
assistance
of
the
Lord
my
good
God
,
led
you
on
(
my
Deare
Christian
brethren
)
thus
farre
in
the
full
and
faire
view
and
perusall
of
this
so
famous
and
renowned
historie
(
though
I
confesse
in
a
very
plaine
and
unpolisht
style
)
and
in
the
most
blessed
and
beautifull
sight
of
this
admirable
and
amiable
wonder
of
the
Burning-Bush
,
Ehen-Ezer
.
hitherto
Vncons●med
,
yea
,
hitherto
,
I
say
,
even
most
miraculously
prospered
&
preserved
even
to
a
strongly
hoped
period
of
our
bloody
wars
,
and
happy
enjoyment
of
sweet
and
precious
Peace
,
I
say
,
if
now
at
last
Pride
&
wanton
ingratitude
to
God
and
men
(
I
mean
mainly
,
our
Loyall
and
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
)
cut
us
not
short
therof
in
the
haven
of
our
hoped
happinesse
:
not
withstanding
all
the
most
violent
flames
of
malice
,
and
virulent
furie
of
unreasonable
and
outragious
men
,
yea
of
such
Ephesian
Beasts
as
the
holy
Apostle
Paul
was
forced
to
fight
with
for
the
vindication
of
his
great
Masters
immaculate
Cause
,
unsported
Truth
:
what
shall
I
say
more
unto
you
all
,
my
deare
Brethren
,
the
honest
and
happy
Readers
of
this
honourable
History
,
the
blessed
eye-witnesses
,
and
possessors
of
all
these
rich
and
rare
forementioned
mercies
?
The
summary
use
of
all
.
I
will
now
most
thankfully
shut
up
all
with
a
word
or
two
(
and
but
a
briefe
word
or
two
)
as
having
in
all
my
former
parts
of
this
Parliamentary
Chroni●le
said
so
much
already
in
this
kinde
)
of
Christian
Caution
,
Caution
and
Exhortation
.
and
Exhortation
to
you
all
in
generall
,
as
to
mine
owne
soule
in
particular
;
First
then
,
hath
our
good
God
out
of
his
meere
mercie
and
free
favour
and
grace
in
Christ
Jesus
onely
,
1
Caution
.
been
so
bountifull
unto
us
,
a
sinfull
Nation
,
as
thus
to
load
us
with
his
love
,
even
then
when
we
have
been
loading
him
with
our
sins
and
provocations
?
Hath
he
thus
remembred
us
in
our
low
estate
,
as
not
onely
to
let
us
be
,
as
at
this
day
,
a
Nation
,
a
People
;
but
a
beloved
Nation
,
yea
even
as
it
were
a
people
desired
?
Hath
the
Lord
not
onely
given
us
our
lives
as
a
prey
unto
us
,
but
also
given
our
cruell-hearted
and
bloudy-minded
enemies
,
as
bread
for
us
to
eate
and
devour
?
And
,
Zechar.
10.
5.
herein
fulfilled
and
made
good
his
Word
and
Promise
to
his
people
;
That
they
shall
be
as
mighty
men
which
tread
downe
their
Enemies
in
the
mire
of
the
streets
,
in
the
battaile
,
and
that
they
shall
fight
because
the
Lord
is
with
them
,
and
that
the
Riders
on
Horses
shall
be
confounded
;
Hath
the
Lord
,
I
say
,
done
all
this
for
us
to
the
full
,
and
yet
shall
we
still
goe
on
to
breake
his
Commandements
,
Ezra
9.
6.
and
say
in
our
hearts
,
we
are
delivered
to
doe
all
kinde
of
wickednesse
and
abhomination
?
Would
not
the
Lord
then
be
very
angry
with
us
,
till
he
had
consumed
us
,
so
that
there
should
be
no
remnant
,
no
aescaping
for
us
?
Should
we
not
thus
too
justly
cause
that
complaint
of
Moses
against
the
Children
of
Israel
,
to
come
fully
against
us
.
Deut
32.
6.
Doe
you
thus
requite
the
Lord
,
O
foolish
and
unwise
?
O
what
will
all
our
Victories
and
successes
availe
us
,
and
what
a
most
miserable
Conquest
will
it
be
u●to
us
that
all
our
Kingdomes
enemies
are
conquered
unto
us
;
if
our
own
Souls
,
if
our
own
Consciences
be
conquered
and
led
captive
at
the
Devills
will
,
by
our
inbred
base
lusts
,
and
unconquered
corruptions
?
O
will
not
these
,
thinke
you
,
gangrene
our
soules
and
bodies
too
,
and
bring
upon
us
a
farre
worse
and
Epidemicall
destruction
both
to
our
bodies
and
soules
;
yea
,
I
say
,
to
our
whole
Kingdome
and
Estates
,
Ier.
37.
10.
and
make
our
late
v●nquished
enemies
,
though
thus
smitten
,
weake
and
wounded
,
to
he
raised
up
againe
against
us
(
as
the
Lord
threatned
by
the
Prophet
)
if
we
securely
and
rebelliously
retaine
our
old
sins
and
transgressions
against
him
?
O
let
us
then
most
seriously
,
yea
,
I
say
,
frequently
and
servently
thinke
upon
that
known
Caution
of
our
most
blessed
Saviour
himselfe
,
to
the
Lame
man
whom
he
had
healed
of
an
old
infirmity
,
Iohn
5.
14.
Sinne
no
more
,
least
a
worse
thing
come
unto
thee
;
least
having
been
clensed
from
our
former
old
Jesuiticall
and
Prelaticall
tyrannies
over
our
soules
and
consciences
,
and
Monarchicall
Arbitrary
oppressions
and
vexation●
over
our
Estates
and
Liberties
;
lest
I
say
,
being
healed
and
dispossessed
of
these
Devils
incarnate
,
we
grow
supine
and
carelesse
,
yea
ungratefull
and
gracelesse
,
Mat.
12.
45.
and
so
God
suffer
those
Satans
to
returne
,
who
finding
all
both
in
Chu●ch
and
State
swept
and
garnisht
with
security
and
impiety
,
they
enter
againe
into
our
hearts
and
houses
,
with
seven
other
Devils
worse
(
if
possible
)
than
themselves
,
and
then
our
last
condition
prove
farre
worse
than
the
former
.
Let
us
therefore
for
this
purpose
,
2
Exhortation
remember
our
late
solemne
Covenant
to
our
God
(
whatsoever
any
prophane
Esaus
,
and
Sons
of
Belial
:
or
decei●full
hearted
Sons
of
Schi●●●
and
S●●●tion
impiously
be●ch
or
broa●h
against
it
)
of
a
Nation●ll
and
Personall
Reformation
;
Reformation
both
Nationall
and
personall
.
and
let
us
now
deale
seriously
(
as
then
we
seemed
to
promise
)
and
be
in
good
earnest
with
our
God
,
in
a
speedy
and
effectuall
building
of
his
House
after
the
clearest
Scripture
manner
,
a●d
with
the
purest
Reformed
Churches
of
the
world
.
Building
of
Gods
house
.
O
therefore
,
that
our
renowned
Parliament
would
seriously
and
sincerely
doe
something
herein
,
especially
for
the
purging
of
Gods
House
,
at
this
time
,
Schisme
and
Errour
petitioned
against
.
from
dangerous
and
damnable
Errours
,
Schismes
and
blasphemous
Opinions
of
too
audacious
and
most
impudent
Sectaries
,
who
(
if
not
timely
and
truly
removed
)
will
,
like
mortiferous
gangreenes
,
The
danger
of
it
briefly
described
.
indeed
,
prodigiously
ulcerate
,
and
most
pestilentially
vulnerate
,
even
to
the
very
heart
,
the
whole
Body
of
Church
and
State
;
for
indeed
,
no
disease
is
so
dangerous
both
to
soule
and
body
as
that
in
Religion
,
which
infects
the
soule
,
and
offends
God
most
of
all
;
The
building
of
Gods
house
petitioned
.
Errour
(
I
say
)
obstinate
Errour
being
that
stiffe-necked
Strumpet
which
most
odiously
adulterates
the
Marriage-bed
of
Faith
,
and
causes
the
most
dangerous
divorce
twixt
Christ
and
his
Spouse
,
Hest
.
6.
3.
the
Soule
.
O
therefore
I
say
,
that
our
most
worthy
Parliamentary
Patriots
,
the
Kingdomes
able
Phisitians
,
would
seasonably
and
seriously
set
upon
this
great
cure
,
by
setling
a
Church-Government
among
us
,
according
to
the
tenour
of
our
holy
League
and
sacred
Covenant
;
O
that
these
our
most
renowned
Parliamentary
Scaligers
,
having
made
that
honest
,
righteous
,
and
just
objection
or
scrutinie
among
themselves
,
which
Heathen
Ahasuerus
made
to
himselfe
and
his
Nobles
,
touching
noble
and
well-deserving
Mordecay
.
But
what
honour
and
dignitie
hath
been
done
for
him
?
So
they
,
but
what
extraordinary
thing
,
what
due
dignity
and
honour
have
we
done
for
our
best-deserving
good
God
,
that
hath
so
admirably
hastned
to
build
the
House
of
our
State
and
Kingdome
?
And
would
now
thereupon
seriously
hasten
effectually
to
build
his
House
,
The
great
fault
and
●ayling
of
these
times
.
and
(
casting
away
with
true
Christian
courage
and
confidence
all
cursed
carnall
pleas
,
and
gracelesse
and
groundlesse
false
feares
)
trust
God
with
the
issues
and
effects
,
as
all-sufficient
to
patronage
and
protect
his
owne
acceptable
worke
(
as
this
unquestionably
is
)
maugre
the
mal●ce
of
malignant
or
fraudulent
opposers
whomsoever
.
Now
what
reasons
they
have
hereunto
,
yea
what
grounds
and
encouragements
beyond
expression
,
they
have
extraordinarily
to
stimulate
and
stir
up
their
hearts
to
this
so
noble
and
renowned
a
worke
,
who
(
certainly
)
sees
not
,
Who
wilfully
and
wickedly
blindes
not
his
eyes
?
Yet
notwithstanding
,
a
little
more
(
now
at
last
)
to
rub
up
their
memories
,
Scripture
Eye-salve
.
and
cleare
up
the
eyes
of
my
Christian
Brethren
with
a
little
Scripture-collyrium
,
or
Eye-salve
of
evidences
;
I
shall
desire
the
godly
Reader
,
with
pious
patience
,
seriously
to
consider
and
peruse
these
few
following
▪
2
Chron.
16.
9
Gods
eye
of
providence
over
us
.
Textuall
testimonies
.
First
,
have
not
the
eyes
of
the
Lord
(
ever
since
this
Parliament
began
)
in
a
most
eminent
and
evident
manner
)
run
too
and
fro
,
throughout
England
,
Scotland
,
and
Ireland
;
yea
,
and
into
France
and
Denmarke
too
,
to
preserve
us
,
and
to
prevent
our
enemies
intended
mischiefes
against
us
,
and
thus
,
shewne
himselfe
most
strong
and
most
wise
in
the
behalfe
of
them
(
though
a
small
remnant
in
England
,
Scotland
,
and
Ireland
)
whose
hearts
were
perfect
toward
him
?
Hath
not
the
Lord
(
as
he
promised
by
the
Prophet
)
turned
our
daies
of
fasting
,
Zeche
.
8.
1●
.
Our
Fasts
turned
into
Feasts
.
and
of
humiliation
,
into
daies
of
feasting
and
congratulation
;
even
the
fast
of
our
first
Month
and
Yeare
,
and
the
fast
of
our
fourth
and
fifth
month
and
yeare
as
I
may
say
,
to
be
to
us
his
English
Judah
,
joy
and
gladnesse
,
and
cheerfull
feasts
and
times
of
great
and
glorious
Thanksgivings
;
O
therefore
,
O
therefore
I
say
,
That
we
would
cordially
and
constantly
love
the
Truth
and
Peace
.
Againe
,
hath
not
the
Lord
made
good
that
good
word
of
his
unto
us
,
Num.
23.
13.
and
have
we
not
all
seene
,
and
found
,
and
felt
to
our
unexpressible
joy
and
comfort
,
that
certainly
there
could
be
no
enchantment
against
Gods
Jacob
,
No
enchanment
or
Divination
against
Gods
Israell
.
nor
any
Divination
against
his
Israelites
(
and
who
are
they
but
princely
prevailers
,
in
Prayer
,
and
sacred
supplanters
of
sinfull
enormities
,
some
gleanings
of
both
which
sorts
,
by
Christ
who
hath
strengthened
them
,
I
doubt
not
but
God
hath
found
amongst
us
)
for
,
even
according
to
these
times
it
may
justly
be
said
of
Jacob
and
Israel
,
(
of
England
and
Scotland
)
what
and
how
many
admirable
things
hath
God
wrought
for
us
,
Isa
54.
17.
not
suffering
any
weapon
that
was
formed
against
us
to
prosper
,
No
weapon
formed
against
us
hath
pro●pered
.
and
graciously
condemning
every
tongue
that
rose
up
in
rash
and
wrathfull
judgement
against
us
.
Nay
,
and
hath
not
the
Lord
,
againe
,
on
the
other
side
,
made
good
his
faithfull
promise
to
us
his
people
,
excellently
set
forth
by
holy
Jeremy
;
that
all
they
that
thirsted
to
devoure
us
,
are
themselves
devoured
,
Jer.
30.
16
,
17.
Our
devourers
are
devoured
,
and
our
spoyler●
are
spoyled
.
and
all
our
adversaries
,
even
every
one
of
them
have
tasted
misery
;
and
they
that
spoiled
us
are
spoiled
,
and
all
(
for
the
most
part
)
that
preyed
upon
us
,
the
Lord
hath
given
as
a
prey
unto
us
;
but
,
hath
mercifully
(
as
the
Prophet
there
excellently
and
most
pertinently
to
our
purpose
,
and
case
&
condition
goes
on
)
restored
health
unto
us
,
and
graciously
healed
us
of
our
formerly
felt
and
feared
wounds
;
the
enemy
having
called
and
counted
us
out-casts
.
(
even
Traitors
and
Rebels
)
saying
in
scorne
and
derision
of
us
,
This
is
Sion
,
(
these
are
the
fasting
and
Praying
Round-heads
)
whom
no
man
seeketh
after
,
but
to
deride
and
ruinate
them
.
Ezekiel
20.
38
The
rega●●
Rebels
purged
out
of
the
Kingdome
.
Againe
,
hath
not
the
Lord
according
to
his
yet
further
most
faithfull
promise
,
by
his
holy
Prophet
Ezekiel
,
purged
out
from
among
us
the
Rebels
indeed
,
both
English
,
Irish
,
French
,
and
Germane
Rebels
,
who
sorely
transgressed
against
our
God
;
and
hath
forced
them
forth
out
of
our
Country
and
Kingdome
,
where
they
sojourned
(
witnesse
Windebanke
,
Finch
,
Newcastle
,
Goring
,
both
Father
and
Sonne
,
Jermine
,
Digby
,
Langdale
,
and
the
rest
)
and
God
would
not
let
them
enter
into
,
nor
abide
in
our
now
most
hopefull
Land
of
rest
and
peace
:
Isay
66.
5.
yea
,
The
Royalists
impious
hypocrisie
unmasked
.
hath
not
the
Lord
(
as
he
further
said
of
them
by
pious
Isaiah
)
accordingly
made
it
good
unto
us
?
Your
Brethren
(
the
Royalists
)
that
hated
you
,
and
strugled
and
strove
to
cast
you
out
,
and
pretending
(
but
most
falsly
)
that
it
was
for
my
names
sake
,
deceitfully
said
,
Let
the
Lord
be
glorified
;
but
this
our
wise
,
our
righteous
and
good
God
hath
contrariwise
appeared
unto
our
joy
,
and
they
themselves
are
confounded
and
asham'd
.
All
this
,
I
say
,
the
Lord
hath
done
for
us
;
all
these
ample
and
admirable
testimonies
we
have
seene
and
found
to
assure
us
that
God
is
with
us
,
Great
encouragements
for
Gods
Children
.
and
therefore
we
ought
wonderfully
to
be
confirmed
and
encouraged
against
whatsoever
men
or
Devils
can
doe
against
us
;
wherefore
from
all
these
p●evalent
premises
on
our
enemies
,
and
precious
promises
made
good
to
us
,
Iob
5.
27.
Marke
this
O
England
.
we
may
justly
say
with
holy
Job
;
Lo
,
thus
we
have
searched
and
seene
;
so
it
is
,
heare
it
(
O
England
)
and
know
thou
it
for
thy
good
.
The
Lord
is
wise
in
heart
,
and
mighty
in
strength
;
who
ever
hardned
himselfe
against
him
and
hath
prospered
?
Isa
19.
11
,
12
,
13
,
14.
None
certainly
,
A
true
description
of
the
Kings
Counsellours
.
for
as
the
Prophet
Isaiah
excellently
to
this
purpose
,
surely
the
Princes
and
Grandees
of
the
world
,
even
carnall
and
Atheisticall
machivillian
Statists
are
very
fooles
,
and
the
counsell
of
such
wifest
Counsellours
is
but
base
and
brutish
;
for
(
as
he
goes
on
admirably
)
how
say
yee
of
Pharaah
(
so
I
of
Bristoll
,
Cottington
,
and
Digby
)
I
am
the
Sonne
of
the
wise
,
the
Sonne
of
ancient
Princes
and
Peeres
:
But
where
are
they
now
?
Where
are
those
wise
men
?
What
's
become
of
their
craftiest
cursed
Counsell
?
hence
therefore
we
may
clearly
conclude
with
Jethro
,
Exod.
18.
11.
Moses
Father
in
Law
,
and
with
him
say
most
certainly
,
Now
I
know
that
the
Lord
is
greater
than
all
gods
,
than
all
the
most
potent
and
politicke
Peeres
and
Potentates
of
the
world
,
for
in
those
very
things
wherein
they
dealt
most
proudly
,
Isa
51.
12
,
13.
and
lifted
up
themselves
most
superciliously
,
A
just
objurgation
,
and
too
t●ue
taxation
on
all
.
he
hath
admirably
all
along
been
still
above
them
;
Give
me
leave
now
therefore
in
a
word
or
two
for
conclusion
,
to
speake
plainely
to
any
,
to
all
of
what
ranke
,
order
,
or
condition
soever
they
be
;
Who
art
thou
(
O
cowardly
,
carnall
man
,
so
leaning
on
the
arme
of
Flesh
,
and
consulting
with
meere
carnall
reason
)
that
thou
shouldest
still
notwithstanding
all
that
hath
been
done
,
and
said
,
and
seene
be
afraid
of
man
that
shall
dye
;
yea
,
thus
dye
(
as
thou
hast
,
heard
and
seene
)
with
shame
and
obloquie
;
or
that
thou
should●t
dread
any
Sonne
of
Man
which
shall
be
made
as
Grasse
?
And
forgettest
the
Lord
thy
God
and
Maker
,
and
hast
manifested
too
evidently
that
thou
fearest
continually
every
day
with
strange
pusilanimity
,
unchristianly
cowardice
,
fond
and
false
feares
and
imaginary
conceited
Chimera's
;
and
all
this
forsooth
because
of
the
furie
of
the
oppressour
,
as
if
he
were
ready
to
devoure
and
destroy
,
and
yet
(
saith
the
Lord
unto
thee
)
where
is
the
furie
of
the
oppressour
?
Psal.
●6
.
7
,
10
An
exhortation
to
Christian
courage
and
godly
resolution
.
what
's
become
of
all
his
braggs
and
boastings
,
even
to
this
day
?
O
let
us
then
put
on
Princely
Davids
Christian
courage
and
resolution
,
and
feare
and
confide
in
the
Lord
alone
,
and
with
his
invincible
magnanimity
of
soule
and
spirit
say
,
and
say
most
justly
,
Thou
,
even
thou
alone
,
O
Lord
,
art
to
be
feared
;
for
,
who
may
stand
in
thy
sight
when
thou
art
angry
?
For
thou
hast
made
the
wrath
of
man
(
as
it
is
at
this
day
)
to
praise
thee
,
and
the
remainder
of
his
wrath
thou
hast
wonderfully
restrained
,
as
is
most
evident
to
all
〈◊〉
eyes
and
understanding
.
O
therefore
I
say
,
againe
and
againe
to
our
Honourable
Parliament
,
and
reverend
▪
Assembly
,
to
the
noble
City
of
London
,
and
our
famous
Army
,
since
we
have
seene
with
our
eyes
,
Exod.
19.
4
,
5.
as
well
as
by
the
hearing
of
our
eares
,
what
the
Lord
our
God
hath
done
to
our
unreasonable
and
incorrigible
enemies
on
the
one
side
;
and
how
he
hath
most
graciously
borne
us
,
as
it
were
on
Eagles
wings
,
and
brought
us
(
in
his
infinite
meere
mercy
)
thus
neare
unto
himselfe
;
on
the
other
side
.
Breake
off
from
sinne
.
O
therefore
I
say
to
my selfe
;
to
all
;
O
that
we
would
now
at
length
obey
his
voice
indeed
,
O
that
we
would
now
break
off
from
our
provoking
sinnes
,
and
most
seriously
break
our
hearts
for
our
sinnes
,
with
that
godly
sorrow
which
is
unto
Repentance
never
to
be
repented
of
:
And
that
we
would
cordially
▪
and
conscientiously
remember
and
keepe
our
solemne
〈…〉
Covenant
made
with
our
God
,
Remember
our
Covenant
.
and
with
one
another
;
and
with
a
speedy
and
pious
resolution
would
pay
our
vowes
,
B●●ld
Gods
House
.
especially
that
,
to
build
up
Gods
House
,
to
set
up
a
Church-Government
most
substantially
;
that
is
,
as
neare
as
may
be
in
a
Scripturall
Modell
,
Love
our
Brethren
of
Scotland
.
and
therein
lovingly
to
joyne
with
our
most
loving
Brethren
of
Scotland
,
most
worthy
perpetually
to
be
embraced
by
us
,
with
all
due
expressions
of
most
cordiall
love
and
endlesse
amity
;
Our
Brethren
of
Scotland
were
the
main
meane
;
of
procuring
this
present
Parliament
.
Exod.
19.
5.
as
having
been
(
under
God
)
the
maine
meanes
,
if
not
,
onely
instruments
of
purchasing
and
procuring
for
us
this
present
precious
Parliament
;
and
so
consequently
,
of
all
our
had
and
hoped
happinesse
:
and
let
us
for
shame
,
oh
for
foule
shame
let
us
leave
off
our
unchristian
,
our
ungratefull
,
our
ungracious
biting
of
them
,
and
snarling
at
one
another
;
thankfully
and
religiously
labouring
to
keepe
the
unity
of
the
Spirit
in
the
bond
of
peace
and
pure
Love
;
for
then
,
oh
then
,
and
not
till
then
the
Lord
will
certainly
make
us
a
peculiar
Treasure
to
himselfe
,
above
all
the
people
of
the
world
.
To
this
,
say
Amen
,
O
Lord
,
I
pray
thee
,
by
the
worke
of
thy
Spirit
of
Grace
in
Christ
Jesus
;
and
let
All
that
read
and
heare
it
together
with
Me
,
from
the
bottome
and
root
of
their
hearts
and
soules
,
say
unto
it
,
Amen
,
and
Amen
.