ON Munday the Twenty first instant in the Evening , His Majesty sent a Trumpet to the Governor of Waterford , with a Summons to Surrender ; they seemed something stout at first , but on Wednesday the Twenty third , Major General Kirk Marched with the Artillery , and Four Regiments of Foot , viz. his own , Lord Lisbournes , Collonel Brewer , and Collonel Cambons . The Enemy burnt down the Subburbs next to us , broke down all the Ditches , and spoyled all the Gardens that might have sheltred our Men ; but the close March of our Forces reduced them to a humour of yielding to a Capitulation ; and they sent to His Majesty to send Three Commissioners , in order to Treat about it ; and accordingly the same day Collonel Cambon , with Two more , were appointed to Treat with Three of their chief Officers about the Surrender .

Several Expresses passed betwixt them and us , until Thursday in the morning , that it was agreed upon they should March out with their Arms , their Colours Furl'd , without beat of Drum . And these Conditions were the rather given them , for the Protestant Inhabitants of the Towns sake . Then Major General Kirk took possession of the Garrison , about Twelve of the Clock on the Twenty fith .

I had the honour to attend His Majesty thither , who Road so near the Town , as to view the Walls and Scituation thereof ; and after he had done , His Majesty went directly to Major General Kirks Tent , Three Miles from the Camp and there Dined .

The Rebels Marched out about Fourteen Hundred , but sorry wretched fellows I ever saw , and were led by their Governour , Collonel Henry Luttrel being gone ; and are to be Convey'd by a Troop of Horse , and another of Dragoons , to a considerable Town called Mallow . They had but two bung Carts of Baggage with them .

I had the opportunity to stand at the Gate , and see the Rebels March out , amongst whom was a brisk young Spark an Officer , who coming out of the gate , I heard him say , I have Marched with you Brethren long enough for nothing , wherefore I shall forbear any farther progress with you , and so farewell , marching back into the Town .

Duncannon Fort Capitulated , and after that the Articles were Agreed , upon the appearing of some Ships in the Harbour , which they believed to be some of the French Ships , they made a difficulty to stand to the Capitulation ▪ and expected to have got better Conditions ; but when they understood that it was some of Sir Cloudsly Shovels Squadron of Ships , they were glad to stand to the first Capitulation , and Surrendered .

There were Thirty five Guns Mounted in Waterford upon the Walls , which we find to be a far better City than Kilkenny , there being a famous River , of at least Twenty one foot at low-water ; a little of the Key , and a pretty Fort that Commands the Town joyning to St. Johns Gate , where our Forces entred the Town .

On Saturday the Twenty sixth His Majesty went towards Dublin , with an intention to Embark for England ; and having staid but one night at Chappel-Lizard , which is about two Miles from Dublin , he altered his Resolution , and went back to the Army that is marching towards Limerick , where the Lord Tyrconnel , and almost all the French Souldiers that came from France to help King James are shut up ; Lieutenant General Douglass has had orders to leave Athlone , and to come and joyn His Majesties Army before Limerick .

They are now setling the Corporations of Clonmel and Waterford . There was found in the last great store of Provisions , Three thousand Barrels of French Wheat , great store of Bacon and Cheese , and other things . There were four of the Enemies Ships in the Harbour of Duncannon , when they were Capitulating , but two of our Ships of some force coming on , took one and pursued another under Duncannon Fort , and in a little time became Master of her also .

There are Twelve Hundred Horse , and Five Regiments of Foot ordered to be Transported for England , amongst which are the two Troops of Guards , with the Horse Granadeers , Collonel Mathews Dragoons , Lord Portlands , and Count Schombergs Regiment of Horse .

Lieutenant General Douglass before he removed to Athlone , thought fit to leave a Blockade there , that should shut up all Communication that Town might have with the Neighbouring Country , and so pass the River Shanon , and Marches to the Camp that is to be formed before Limerick , and invest it on the other side , His Majesties Army Marching to Invest it on the other side . We make account to be Encamped before that Town on Tuesday next ; there are some of Sir Cloudesly Shovels Squadron of Men of War , that are ordered to block it up by Sea , all which together , in a little time we hope , will enable us to give you a good account of that place , which will in all probability determine the Fate of that Kingdom .