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  1. 1001.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    Two ordinances of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, one for the constant recruiting, maintaining, and regulating of the forces of the seven associated counties, under the command of Edward Earle of Manchester. The other, for the regulating the Vniversity of Cambridge, and for removing of scandalous ministers in the seven associated counties. Die Lunæ, 22 Jan. 1643. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these ordinances shall be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    24
  2. 1002.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    Articles concluded agreed on for the surrender of Oxford Farringdon to His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, upon Wednesday the 24th of this instant June: and read in the Honourable House of Commons, June 23. 1646. In regard there is many short and imperfect copies abroad, this true copy is set forth to prevent abuses. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these articles be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    24
  3. 1003.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    Two votes of the Commons assembled in Parliament declaring the forces that are now come out of Scotland into England under the command of the Duke Hamilton, enemies to this kingdom; and all persons of the English or Irish nation that have invited, or voluntarily ayded or assisted them, are traytors and rebels. Die Veneris, 14 Julii, 1648.    24
  4. 1004.
    England and Wales. Privy Council.    Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God to call to his mercy out of this transitory life our soueraigne lady, the high and mighty prince, Elizabeth late Queene of England, France, and Ireland ...    24
  5. 1005.
    Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.    A letter from His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.    24
  6. 1006.
    Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.    Sir Thomas Fairfax letter to both Houses of Parliament; more exactly and fully relating the storming and taking of Dartmouth, with the castles, forts, officers in chief, and souldiers therein: sent by Mr. Peters. Together with a list of the names of the several commanders, officers and souldiers taken in the said town, castle and forts. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published: Joh: Brown, Cleric. Parliamentorum. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    24
  7. 1007.
    Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.    Sir Thomas Fairfax letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning all the passages of his army since his advance from Exeter, and the manner of routing the Princes and the Lord Hoptons forces at Torrington, together with all the particulars in that expedition. Also another letter from a gentleman of quality, of the whole passages of this great victory. Both which were read in the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    24
  8. 1008.
    Goodwin, Arthur, 1593 or 4-1643.    Tvvo letters of great consequence to the House of Commons: the one from Alisbury in Buckinghamshire, dated March 22. 1642. and signed by Col: Arthur Goodwyn: Col: Bulstrode: Col: Hampden: Tho: Terrill: Esq; the other from Sir William Brereton to a member of the House of Commons, of a great victory he obtained the 15. of March, at a town called Middlewich in Cheshire; and took prisoners, Col: Ellis, Sergeant Major Gilner, Sir Edward Moseley, with ten captains, divers officers, and five hundred others, with great store of ammunition and ordnance. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cl. Parl. D. Com.    24
  9. 1009.
    Harris, John, Gent.    Englands out-cry, for the sad distractions now lying upon the church and state. Wherein shee humbly implores mercy from God, pitty from her soveraigne, and justice on her enemies. Laying downe, both the primary, and secondary causes, of her fresh bleeding calamities. So that judicious, simple, all may see, the first promoter of this misery. Reade diligently, consider carefully, and make what thou hast read, a case of conscience. VVritten by J. Harris. This is licensed, and entered, according to order    24
  10. 1010.
    Hatton, Christopher, Sir, 1540-1591.    A true report of the most gratious and mercifull message of Hir Most Excellent Maiestie sent by the righte honourable Sir Christopher Hatton Knight, vizchamberlaine, one of Hir Highnesse most honourable priuie counsell, to the place where Thomas Appeltree should haue suffered for his most traitorlike action ; with such other discourse as it pleased him to vse vpon the matter at the same time, wherein nothing is added, but his onely speach verbatim, as my weake memorie would serue me to doe it.    24
  11. 1011.
    Herbert of Cherbury, Edward Herbert, Baron, 1583-1648.    The ansvver of Sir Edward Herbert, knight, His Majesties attorney generall, to the impeachment exhibited against him by the Honourable House of Commons in this present Parliament assembled. John Browne, Cleric. Parliamentorum.    24
  12. 1012.
    Morgan, Thomas, Sir, d. 1679?    A true relation by Colonell Morgan, in a letter of the totall routing of the Lord Ashley, by him and Sir William Brereton at Stovv. With the names of all the prisoners by them taken. These being true copies and examined, are printed and published according to order of Parliament.    24
  13. 1013.
    Morgan, Thomas, Sir, d. 1679?    Col: Morgan Governor of Glocester's letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the total routing and taking of Sir Jacob Ashley and his army upon the Wold, intended to joyn with His Majesties army at Oxford. Together with a list of the persons of quality, and officers in commission taken in that fight by the Parliaments forces. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    24
  14. 1014.
    Morgan, Thomas, Sir, d. 1679?    Severall letters from Colonell Morgan Governour of Gloucester, and Colonell Birch. Fully relating the maner of the taking of the city and garrison of Hereford, with the number slain on both sides, and the particular circumstances at the gaining thereof. With a perfect list of the names of the prisoners taken therein. Die Martis 23. Decemb. 1645. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that these letters, with the list, be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    24
  15. 1015.
    N. E.    The Truth of our bad newes from Exeter, sent in a letter, dated May 20. 1643. from a considerable man there, to an eminent merchant in London: and may serve as a confutation of our malignants boasting, who take all advantages to discourage the well-affected party.    24
  16. 1016.
    Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730.    The selling of Joseph a memorial.    24
  17. 1017.
    Woorell, A.    The resolution of the army, concerning the Kings Majesties going to Richmond, and their further determination touching their proceedings with the Parliament of England, and the citizens of London. Likewise his Majesties last propositions to the Honourable Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, and his loyall and faithfull subjects, the citizens of London. Wherein is declared, His Majesties gallant resolution to unite himselfe with his two houses of Parliament, and to settle peace and truth within the kingdome of England, and dominion of Wales. Together with certain propositions sent from His Majesties royal court at Newmarket, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax at St. Albanes, concerning the Kings Majesty, the Parliament, and the army.    24
  18. 1018.
    A booke of soueraigne approued medicines and remedies as well for sundry diseases within the body as also for all sores, woundes, ... Not onely very necessary and profitable, but also commodious for all suche as shall vouchsafe to practise and vse the same.    24
  19. 1019.
    A sacred oath or covenant to be taken by all His Maiestyes loyall subiects, for the maintainance of the true reformed Protestant religion, His Maiestyes iust rights and the priviledge of Parliament.    24
  20. 1020.
    A true copy of the petition of the rebells in Ireland subscribed by eleven Lords, and others of qualitie among them; attested to be an exact copy, being examined with the originall by a person of honour there, when it was intercepted; and sent over [illegible] two Members of the House in letters, dated the 17th of August: 1642. To the Kings most Excellent Majestie, the humble petition of the Catholiqves of Ireland.    24
  21. 1021.
    The Actors remonstrance or complaint for the silencing of their profession and banishment from their severall play-houses in which is fully set downe their grievances for their restraint ... as it was presented in the names and behalfes of all our London comedians ... and published by their command in print by the Typograph Royall of the Castalian Province, 1643.    24
  22. 1022.
    The declaration of the states of Holland and Friezland, concerning Prince Charles, and the Parliament of England; and their proclamation to be proclaimed throughout the United Provinces; with a message and declaration to His Highnesse, and his desires proposals to the states. Also, a proclamation to be proclaimed throughout the cities of London and VVestminster (this present Thursday) concerning the said Prince Charles.    24
  23. 1023.
    Adams, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1668.    The humble petition of the worshipful Thomas Adams, John Langham, and James Bunce, aldermen of London, presented to the Lords at their bar on Tuesday April 25. 1648. Wherein is declared their firm resolution to stand for the defence of the established laws of the land. Also their protestation against the lords jurisdiction over them or any other commoners in criminal cases. With their appeal from the Lords to their proper and competent judges (a jury of their equals) and judges sworn to proceed according to the known law of England. Together with a salva libertate by them sent to the lieutenant of the Tower, April 23. 1648.    25
  24. 1024.
    Bedford, Samuel.    A brief relation of the taking of Bridgewater by the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax; and therein, all the Lord Gorings train, 36. pieces of ordnance, 2000. prisoners, 800. horse, with great store of oxen. Sent in a letter to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Together with a letter concerning the delivering up of Pontefract Castle by treaty to the use of the Parliament, with all things therein. Also, hopes of reducing Scarbrough by treaty. Sent to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    25
  25. 1025.
    Bethel, Hugh.    Col: Bethels letter to His Excellence the Lord Fairfax, concerning the surrender of Scarbrough Castle, on Tuesday, Decemb. 19. 1648. Together, with a true copy of the articles for the rendition thereof, and the result of the Councell of War concerning the same.    25
  26. 1026.
    Bishop, George, d. 1668.    To the King, and both houses of Parliament, thus saith the Lord; meddle not with my people because of their conscience to me; and banish them not out of the nation, because of their conscience: for, if you do, I will send my plagues upon you; and you shall know that I am the Lord. / Written in obedience to the Lord, by his servant, Geo. Bishope.    25
  27. 1027.
    Browne, Arthur, d. 1642?    Arthur Browne, a seminary priest, his confession after he was condemned to be hanged at the assizes holden at Dorchester, the sixteenth day of August after which sentence of death pronounced, he fell upon his knees asking God forgivenesse, rayling upon the Iesuits, for, said he, they, and none but they, are the plotters of mischiefes and seducers of His Majesties subjects and have brought him to this confusion, humbly praying this Honourable Bench to pardon him, and he would unfold a great part of their villany, which in secret he hath bin sworne unto.    25
  28. 1028.
    Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.    Several letters and passages between His Excellency, the Lord General Cromwel and the governor of Edinburgh Castle, and the ministers there, since His Excellencies entrance into Edinburgh. Published by authority.    25
  29. 1029.
    England and Wales. Army.    An humble remonstrance from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army under his command concerning the present state of affairs in relation to themselves and the kingdom, with their desires and present resolutions thereupon : presented to the commissioners at S. Albans, to be by them humbly represented to the Parliament : also the names of the officers that were present at the Councel of War at the making of the said remonstrance : together with a proclamation of the strict discipline of the Army.    25
  30. 1030.
    England and Wales. Army.    Articles of agreement concluded and agreed on by His Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, generall of the forces raised by the Parliament on the one part: and Colonell Thomas Blagge Governour of VVallingford on the other part: for and concerning the rendring of the garrison of Wallingford castle and towne. Read in both Houses of Parliament upon Fryday 24. July 1646. Published by command.    25
  31. 1031.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: authorizing the Committee of the Militia of the City of London, and all deputy-lieutenants, committees, high-constables and petty-constables in the severall divisions in all the counties under the power of the Parliament, to make search for all souldiers that have been or shall be listed or imprested to serve for the defence of the kingdome, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. And that they forthwith repaire to their colours within six dayes after the publishing of this ordinance, upon paine of death. Die Jovis 24. April 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed, and published in all market towns and parish churches in the severall counties under the power of the Parliament. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    25
  32. 1032.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    The articles of cessation of the Lords and Commons in Parliament presented to His Majesty upon consideration of the former articles, with the alteration and additions offered by His Majesty. And His Majesties gracious answer thereunto. March 22. 1642.    25
  33. 1033.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    The declaration of the Lords and Commons now assembled in Parliament, for the suppressing of divers papists, and other malignant persons, in the counties of Yorke, Northumberland, Westmerland, Cumberland Lancashire, Cheshire, the County Palatine of Duresme, and the town of Newcastle; who have taken the oath of association against the King and Parliament. Die mercurii, Novemb. 23. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    25
  34. 1034.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    The humble and thankful acknowledgement and declaration of the county of Southampton presented by the grand jury of the said county at the last sitting of a commission of oyer and terminer, to be presented by the knights and burgesses that serve for that county, to the Right Honorable, the House of Commons in Parliament assembled.    25
  35. 1035.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    The severall examinations and confessions of the treacherous conspiratours against the citie of Bristoll. Together with the judgement of death by the Councell of War upon Robert Yeomans, late sheriffe of the said city, chief actor in the said conspiracy. Also a message from the Earl of Forth, lord lieutenant generall of His Majesties forces, in the behalf of the said conspirators, to Colonell Fines, governour and commander in chief, and the rest of the Councell of War in Bristoll. With the answer of the said Col. Fines and the Councell of War in the said city to the said message. Die Lunæ 22⁰ Maii 1643. It is this day ordered by the House of Commons, that the examination of Robert Yeomans, and the rest of the examinations sent up from the Governour of Bristoll, together with the sentence of the Councell of War, and the letters, be forthwith printed. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.    25
  36. 1036.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    To the right honorable, the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of the captains, officers, and souldiers of the trained bands, and voluntiers of the county of Buckingham, assembled at Alesbury, June 17, 1642.    25
  37. 1037.
    Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.    Generall Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the storming and taking of Tiverton Castle and Church. Together with a perfect list of the commanders and souldiers that were taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    25
  38. 1038.
    Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649.    The copy of a letter from Duke Hamilton, to the ministers at Lancaster, with their answer to the same. / Published by authority.    25
  39. 1039.
    J. H.    A gagg to Love's advocate: or, An assertion of the justice of the Parlament in the execution of Mr Love. By J.H. Esq.    25
  40. 1040.
    Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676.    A true relation of the late successe of the Kings and Parliaments forces in Pembroke-Shire: wherein the great victory against the Kings forces in Wales by Major Generall Laughorne is fully related. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this relation be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    25
  41. 1041.
    More, Thomas, Sir, Saint, 1478-1535.    The supplycacyon of soulys made by syr Thomas More knyght councellour to our souerayn lorde the Kynge and chauncellour of hys Duchy of Lancaster. Agaynst the supplycacyon of beggars    25
  42. 1042.
    Norton, Ralph, fl. 1645.    A letter concerning the storming and delivering up of the castle of the Devises unto Lieutenant Generall Cromwell, for the service of the King and Parliament. Sent to Mr. Samuel Bedford, Scout-master Generall to the Committee of Both Kingdoms. Read in the House of Commons, and commanded to be printed, by William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the said House.    25
  43. 1043.
    Poyntz, Sydenham.    Major Gen: Poyntz's letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons: or, A true relation of the storming and taking of all the works and stables of Belvoyr-Castle. Together with a letter from Adjutant Gen: Sandys, concerning the same fight, wherein the enemy had no quarter granted them. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    25
  44. 1044.
    Richardson, Samuel, fl. 1643-1658.    Some briefe considerations on Doctor Featley his book, intituled, The dipper dipt, wherein in some measure is discovered his many great and false accusations of divers persons, commonly called Anabaptists, with an answer to them, and some brief reasons of their practice. In seven sections, viz. I. Dr. Featley his secret and haynous accusing the honourable Parliament. II. That he is guilty of greater errors, than to go into the water to be dipt. ... VI. Some reasons alledged against infants being baptized. A question proposed to consideration, that if it be an error to be baptized again, whether the punishment, some would have inflicted upon them, and some have suffered, be not too great? VII. How many sorts of Anabaptists he saith there are, and what they hold. Whereunto is added, what is conceived the Doctors mysticall frontispiece may more properly declare. / By Samuel Richardson.    25
  45. 1045.
    Smith, William, Vice-Admiral.    An exact relation of that famous and notable victorie obtained at Milford-Haven against the Earle of Carbery his forces, by the admirall and vice-admirall of the Irish Seas the manner of the fight, the taking of the town of Tinby, two ships and foure castles with their ordnance : also a list of the names of the commanders taken, with six or seven hundred common souldiers now prisoners : with their severall letters and summons sent to the abovesaid towne and castles and their answers / written by Captaine William Smith ... ; and by him presented to the Right Honourable Robert, Earle of Warwick, Lord High Admirall of England.    25
  46. 1046.
    Smith, William, Vice-Admiral.    An exact relation of that famous and notable victorie obtained at Milford-Haven against the Earle of Carbery his forces; by the admirall and vice-admirall of the Irish Seas. The manner of the fight, the taking of the town of Tinby, two ships and foure castles with their ordnance. Also a list of the names of the commanders taken, with six or seven hundred common souldiers now prisoners: with their severall letters and summons sent to the abovesaid towne and castles, and their answers. Written by Captaine William Smith Vice-Admirall and Commander of his Majesties ship the Swallow imployed in that service; and by him presented to the Right Honourable Robert, Earle of Warwick, Lord High Admirall of England. Printed according to order.    25
  47. 1047.
    W. H.    A more perfect and particular relation of the late great victorie in Scotland obtained over Montrosse and the rebels there, by the forces under the command of Lieutenant-Generall David Lesley, certified by an expresse the 16. of this instant from Hadington. Together with a list of the chiefe men of note taken prisoners and kild in the battell, and after in the pursuit. To which is likewise added a letter written from Master Balsame minister at Berwick, and dated the 17. of Septemb. 1645. to a minister in London concerning the said victory. Published by authority.    25
  48. 1048.
    Westminster Assembly    A short declaration of the Assembly of Divines, by way of detestation of this abominable and blasphemous opinion, that God is, and hath an hand in, and is the author of the sinfulnesses of his people; mentioned in a book intituled, Comfort for believers, about their sins and troubles. Together with the orders of both Houses of Parliament for the burning of the said book by the hand of the common hangman.    25
  49. 1049.
    A continuation of the narrative being the third and fourth days proceedings of the High Court of Iustice sitting in Westminster Hall Jan. 23. concerning the tryal of the King: with the several speeches of the King, Lord President, solicitor General. Published by authority to prevent false and impertinent relations. To these proceedings of the tryall of the King, I say, Imprimatur, Gilbert Mabbot.    25
  50. 1050.
    A famous victory obtained by the citisens [sic] of Coventry, and the Parliaments forces, under the command of the Lord Brooks, and colonell Hambden, against the Kings army, August 22 Read in the House of Commons upon Wednesday, being the 24. of August. Declaring the manner of the meeting of the two armies, the Parliaments forces slaying above 80. Cavaleers, with little losse, and taking captain Legge and others prisoners, with two pieces of ordnance, divers waggons, and great store of ammunition, putting the whole army of cavaleers to flight. Also the manner of His Majesties forces blowing open the gates, and how the city was preserved by throwing their houshold stuffe into the streets, to keep out the horse and divers of the Cavaleers being slaine thereby. Ordered that this be forthwith printed and published John. Brown. Cler. Parl.    25
  51. 1051.
    An Elegy upon the death of that most eminent disputant Mr. Jeremy Ives of London who departed this life the 21[st] of October, 1675.    25
  52. 1052.
    Remonstrans redivivus: or, An accompt of the remonstrance and petition, formerly presented by divers citizens of London, to the view of many; and since honoured by the late conspirators, to be placed under their title of extreame ill designes, with the remonstrance it selfe.    25
  53. 1053.
    The eye cleard; or a preservative for the sight. Being a quaint composition without fenell or eye-bright, to restore the poreblind, and make the squint-eye to looke forthright. VVith the gratefull acknowledgement of much comfort already received in that kinde by divers, through this, and other remedies applyed by the author.    25
  54. 1054.
    To the right honorable, the Lords and Commons asssembled in Parliament The humble petition of the major, magistrates, ministers and commons of the town of Plymouth, and others well-affected and desirous of the peace of God to rule in this Kingdom.    25
  55. 1055.
    Aylmer, John, 1521-1594.    An harborovve for faithfull and trevve subiectes agaynst the late blowne blaste, concerninge the gouernme[n]t of vvemen. wherin be confuted all such reasons as a straunger of late made in that behalfe, with a breife exhortation to obedience. Anno. M.D.lix.    26
  56. 1056.
    Brathwaite, Richard, 1588?-1673, attributed author.    The devills white boyes: or, A mixture of malicious malignants, with their much evill, and manifold practises against the kingdome and Parliament. VVith a bottomlesse sack-full of knavery, popery, prelacy, policy, trechery, malignant trumpery, conspiracies, and cruelties, filled to the top by the malignants, laid on the shoulders of time, and now by time emptied forth, and powred out, to shew the truth, and shame the Devill. Time now at the last poures out much knavery. The Devill holds down fast to hinder the discovery. Malignants are the Divells agents still, the sack is England, which they strive to fil with misery and mischief, and this sack full stufft, is laid upon times aged back; time poures it out now in an angry mood, that all their knaveries may be understood.    26
  57. 1057.
    Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677.    The Lord George Digby's cabinet and Dr Goff's negotiations; together with His Majesties, the Queens, and the Lord Jermin's, and other letters: taken at the battel at Sherborn in Yorkshire about the 15th of October last. Also observations upon the said letters. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the letters taken at Sherborn in Yorkshire, with observations thereupon, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    26
  58. 1058.
    Chadlicot, Thomas.    A speech spoken by a worthy and learned gentleman, Master Thomas Chadlicot, Esquire: in the behalfe of the King and Parliament, at Bishops Cannings in Wiltshire; before one Master Blithe a minister of Gods Word, and Master Lewin a councellour at law. And now published for the publique good for the cure of the miserable distempers of this distracted kingdome. With the Parliaments resolution concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty.    26
  59. 1059.
    City of London (England). Court of Common Council.    Londons remonstrance to the Parliament, in subscribing to the propositions of both houses, concerning money, plate, horse, horsemen, and armes to be lent for the maintenance of an army for the Kings peace, and the safety of the Parliament as it was concluded by the lord maior, court of aldermen, and common-councell-men of the citie of London in Guild-Hall ; and by the masters, wardens, of all companies in each severall hall : with the just summe and proportion of money and plate collected, and to be presented to the Parliament : received by Sir Iohn Wollaston Knight and alderman, Alderman Towse, Alderman Warner, and Alderman Andrewes / written by I. H. Gent.    26
  60. 1060.
    Confederate Catholics. Supreme Council.    Admonitions by the Supreame Councell of the Confederat Catholicks of Ireand [sic] to all His Majesties faithfull loyall subjects of the three Kingdomes of England, Ireland, and Scotland against a Solemn League and Covenant framed by the malignant partie in the Parliament of England : as also against a declaration of the English Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.    26
  61. 1061.
    England and Wales.    Severall votes resolved upon by both houses of Parliament concerning the securing of the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales    26
  62. 1062.
    England and Wales.    The copy of an act for the abolishing and taking away of all arch-bishops, chancellours, commissaries, deanes, deacons and chapiters, arch-deacons, and prebendaries, canons, and all other under-officers out of the Church of England.    26
  63. 1063.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    It is this day ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that all ministers in their severall churches on Wednesday next at the publike fast, and at all other times afterwards in their prayers before their sermons, shall earnestly and particularly pray for the special assistance and blessing of God upon the assembly of divines and others, appointed to meet at Westminster on Saterday[sic] the first day of July next to be consulted with by both houses of Parliament in matters concerning religion. And that this order be forthwith printed and sent to all parish churches. Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    26
  64. 1064.
    England and Wales. Parliament.    Two ordinances of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: one commanding that no officer or souldier either by sea or land, shall give any quarter to any Irishman, or to any papist borne in Ireland, which shall be taken in armes against the Parliament in England. The other for the better observation of the monethly fast, thorowout the Kingdome of England and Dominion of Wales: together with some directions to the officers within their severall liberties, diligently to make search for, and take notice of all persons that either follow their work, or sit in taverns or victualling houses on that day. Die Jovis 24. Octob. 1644. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these ordinances be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    26
  65. 1065.
    England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.    Die Mercurii, 25 Julii, 1649. Resolved upon the question by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the tenants of sequestred estates who are to retain their rents in their hands till the first of August next, shall continue their rents for such estate in their hands till the first of September, ...    26
  66. 1066.
    Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.    True and happy newes from Worcester read in the honourable House of Commons, Septem. 24, 1642 sent in a letter from His Excellencie the Earle of Essex upon Saturday the 24 of September, 1642 to the House of Commons : wherein is declared a famous victory by Master Fines a member    26
  67. 1067.
    Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.    A letter from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, conceraing [sic] the abuses and injuries done to certain godly ministers placed in livings by authority of Parliament. Together with an ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for preventing the like for the future. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and ordinance be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    26
  68. 1068.
    Foxe, John, 1516-1587, attributed name.    A solemne contestation of diuerse popes, for the aduaunsing of theyr supremacie: quoted and collected faithfully out of their own canon law, according to the very wordes, stile, and tenor of the same theyr own canons, decres, decretales, clementines, extrauagantes, bulles, epistles, and commen glose vpon the same. Histories and stories of Romane bishops [et]c. In forme and wordes, as their are to be seane, and found by the quotations here vnto annexed    26
  69. 1069.
    Hale, Charles, Mr.    A proposition demonstrated· That mill'd-lead is a better covering for churches, houses, more durable, and above 20 per cent. cheaper than cast-lead; supposing that 16s. and this but 13s.6d. a hundred.    26
  70. 1070.
    Hammond, Robert, 1621-1654.    Colonel Hammond's letter sent to William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, concerning Mr. Osborns late scandalizing the said Colonel, and the rest of the gentlemen now attending the King : which letter was read in the House of Commons. Together with an order of the Commons for the said Osborn to appear within fourty days to make good his allegation. Published by authority.    26
  71. 1071.
    Harding, Thomas, 1516-1572.    A briefe answere of Thomas Harding Doctor of Diuinitie touching certaine vntruthes with which Maister Iohn Iuell charged him in his late sermon at Paules Crosse the VIII of Iuly, anno 1565.    26
  72. 1072.
    Harrison, Richard, 17th cent.    Irelands misery since the late cessation: sent in a letter from a gentleman in Dublin, to his brother in law, now residing in London, sometime living in the county of Cavan in that kingdome. Wherein is set forth the great cruelty and horrible massacres, committed upon the English Protestants in severall castles and places which they have taken since. With divers other remarkable passages of great consequence concerning the affaires of both kingdoms.    26
  73. 1073.
    Humbie, A.    A letter from Newcastle, to the Right Honourable the Lord High Chancellour of Scotland, and the rest of the Scotish Commissioners at London. Containing a relation of the taking of the town of Newcastle by storm. Dated the 19 of October, 1644. Published by authority.    26
  74. 1074.
    J. S., gent.    Malignancy un-masked. With a plea for the publique fayth. Briefely and promiscuously disputed, by J. S. Gent. Qui monet, amat, ave, cave, vale.    26
  75. 1075.
    M. C.    Newes from the citie of Norwich: of certain passages which happened there on Munday last, relating to the number of the cavaliers which are dispersed in sundry villages neer the citie. Also shewing the resolution of the inhabitants of Northampton-shire, being 4000 men ready arm'd, in the opposition of the cavaliers, who are enemies to the Parliament, and the Protestant religion: also how some Parliament men of Northampton-shire, have in two dayes the last week, taken subscriptions of of [sic] plate and money, to the value of 3000 pounds, and 480 horse brought in by the countrey-men into Northampton. Also a manifestation how the gentrie and traine bands in York-shire do begin to fall away from the King, and many of the lords souldiers by twenties do run away, and many of the princes likewise. With the true relation of the siege of Coventrie, and the joyfull newes from the citizens on Wednesday, in their prosperous proceedings, which God continue: shewing how they tooke three peeces of ordnance from my L. of Northamptons men, and a load of armes the last weeke. Ordered that this be printed. Hen. Elsin. Cler. Par. D. C.    26
  76. 1076.
    Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655.    New propositions propounded at the Kings royall court at Holmby, betwixt the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Caryll concerning the presbyteriall government, the Booke of Common-Prayer, and the directory : also His Majesties severall reasons, concerning episcopacy, and Mr. Marshalls reply for the cleering His Majesties objections : together with divers remarkable passages of the Commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland, propounded to His Majesty for his royall assent to the propositions, and signing the Covenant : with another message from His Majesty at Holmby, to both Houses of Parliament.    26
  77. 1077.
    Poyer, John, d. 1649.    The declaration and speech of Colonell John Poyer immediatly before his execution in Covent-Garden neer Westminster, on Wednesday, being the 25. of this instant April, 1649. With the manner of his deportment, and his proposals to the people of England. Whereunto is annexed, a representation from the kingdom of Scotland, discovering three great designes against the Parliament of England.    26
  78. 1078.
    Robins, Robert.    Reasons to resolve the unresolved people of the legality of the Kings tryal and judgment. / By Rob. Robins. Imprimatur, Gilb. Mabbot.    26
  79. 1079.
    Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.    A briefe relation of the siege at Newark, as it was delivered to the councel of state at Derby-house, by Lieutenant Col. Bury, whom the Earl of Manchester sent to report. Together with articles of agreement betwixt Prince Rupert and Sir Iohn Meldrum; wherein the perfidious dealings of the enemy is made manifest; who, contrary to the articles, took away their colours, swords and pikes, and plundred the officers.    26
  80. 1080.
    Sanders, Edward, 17th cent.    The Kings Maiesties resolvtion concerning York-shire together with many other occurrences concerning His Royall Majestie and the high sheriffe of that countie : likewise fearfull and terrible newes from Yorkshire, Cheshire, and all the northern parts of England, concerning the great disturbances which were occasioned by many that rose up in a warlike manner in Yorkshire, May 19, 1642 : also how they were resisted by the high sheriffe of Yorkshire, having order and common from both Houses of Parliament to supresse all those that shall appeare in a warlike manner in that countie : with an information from York, concerning the Lord Seymer, the Lord Savill, and the Lord Rich, : and their answer to the Parliaments message.    26
  81. 1081.
    St. Albans, Henry Jermyn, Earl of, ca. 1604-1684.    A letter sent by Mr. Henry Iarmin, now resident in Paris, to Mr. VVilliam Murrey, of His Majesties Bed-Chamber: as it was intercepted at sea by Captaine James Morgan, captaine of the good ship, called the Mary-Rose of Bristoll. Wherein is expressed the full and reall intentions of the said Mr. Iarmin, and the other English fugitives in France, against the proceedings of the honourable, the high Court of Parliament here in England.    26
  82. 1082.
    T. C., one of the chaplains in the army.    A more true and an exacter relation of the battaile of Keynton, then any formerly. Written by T.C. One of the chaplains in the army, and sent to a friend of his, a learned divine in this city, and by him published for the satisfaction of all such as are desirous to be informed in the truth.    26
  83. 1083.
    T. M.    Sir Thomas Fairfaxes taking of Dennis Castle, and Felford Haven; and twenty six peeces of ordnance taken in a Dunkerke ship that came to relieve Pendennis, all the men taken prisoners, and all their ammunition and provisions in the ship, and fifty men put in her for the service of the Parliament. With the Generalls summons sent into Pendennis Castle, and the Governors answer. And the proceedings in blocking up of Michaells Mount, where Marques Hamilton is prisoner. Eighty come in to the Parliament from thence; with the last passages of Sir Thomas Fairfaxes victorious proceedings in Cornewell. This being a true copie and examined, is printed and published according to order of Parliament.    26
  84. 1084.
    T. V.    A True relation of the late battell neere Newbery. Shewing the happy successe of his Excellencies forces against the cavaliers, upon Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with the manner of their fight, and how many slaine, and taken prisoners on both sides. Also how his Majesty and the prince standing on a hill neere, and viewing the said fight, concluded that it was a worse bout then Edge-hill. With a perfect relation of the taking of Cyrencester, the number of prisoners, horses, armes, ammunition, and provisions. As it was sent in a letter from one in the army, to his friend in London, dated from their quarters in Reading, 23 of September, 1643.    26
  85. 1085.
    Thomas, William, Captain.    Good newes from sea, being a true relation of the late sea-fight, betweene Captain William Thomas, captain of the 8th Whelp, now imployed for the service of the King and Parliament, against Captaine Polhill, captaine of the ship call'd the May flower Admirall of Falmouth, with the taking of the said ship. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation be printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    26
  86. 1086.
    Turner, Samuel, d. 1647?    A true relation of a late skirmish at Henley upon Thames: wherein a great defeat was given to the Redding Cavaliers, lately assaulting the aforesaid towne of Henley. Being the true copy of a letter sent from one Captaine Samuel Turner, then in the said service, to his brother in London.    26
  87. 1087.
    Winstanley, Gerrard, b. 1609.    An appeale to all Englishmen, to judge between bondage and freedome, sent from those that began to digge upon George Hill in Surrey; but now are carrying on, that publick work upon the little heath in the parish of Cobham, neare unto George Hill, wherein it appeares, that the work of digging upon the commons, is not onely warranted by Scripture, but by the law of the Common-wealth of England likewise.    26
  88. 1088.
    Worthy Gentleman in Sir Thomas Fairfax His Army.    A fuller relation from Bridgewater since the last fight: wherein is declared the fierce and terrible storming of the town, by firing it in three severall places, and the necessity thereof: / sent to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the House of Commons. By a worthy gentleman in Sir Tho: Fairfax his army. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.    26
  89. 1089.
    A bloudy fight in Scotland, between the English, Irish, and Scots, and a totall rout given to the adverse party in that kingdome, 1500. taken prisoners and dispersed, 120 killed upon the place, and many wounded. Also, the resolution of Lieutenant Generall David Lesley, concerning the Parliament of England, and the Armie. Together with a great fight at sea, betwixt the Parliament, and the Princes fleet, and the further proceedings of the forces in Lancashire: with Major Generall Ashtons letter to the Parliament. Published by authority.    26
  90. 1090.
    A great overthrovv given to the Kings forces in VVales, under the command of Sir Charles Kemish, and Kerne the Sheriffe: by Lieutenant Generall Laughorne, Colonell Morgan, and Sir Trever Williams; two thousand kild and taken. The enemy not above one hundred and forty left upon the rally; and all their armes and ammunition taken, bag and baggage; with the transaction of the whole businesse, from the first to the last. With a true relation of the taking of Cardiffe, and one Morgan a Jesuit, and all the particulars of the fight; and how Colonell Morgan hath got between the enemy and Ragland. With a letter from an eminent commander in Bristol, commanded to be printed and published. Published by authority.    26
  91. 1091.
    A true relation of the Earle of Warwicks encounter personally with his owne ship against two French shippes. Also a true relation of the brave overthrow my Lord of Stamford gave to Prince Robert and his cavaleers, having but 600. horse and foot against 1300. of the princes, being done in Harborow. Likewise newes from Ireland, with a relation of Oneales conspiracie against our men at Derry with the overthrow he had by the encounter. VVherein is set downe the rebels desire of composition, with certaine articles they propound for peace, each which particular truly and exactly set down and sent over to England by Coronell Willow of Bedford to Mr. John Haughton of Oxenford.    26
  92. 1092.
    An exact relation of two bloudy fights at sea, near Cherbrook (by the Dukedom of Normandy) between a squadron of English ships and a fleet of the French Kings, began (on the 12 of August 1650) and achieved by that valiant and worthy Capt. John Green, Commander of the ship Fortune (having but 22. guns) with his victorious proceedings, the particulars of the fight, and victory obtained against the French by the resolute engagement of the said Captain, sinking, and taking some, that are now brought into Plymouth, for the service of the Parliament and Common-weath of England.    26
  93. 1093.
    The concurrent testimony of the ministers in the county of VViltes, with their reverend brethren the ministers of the province of London, to the truth of Jesus Christ, and to the solemn league and covenant : as also, against the errors, heresies, and blasphemies of these times, and the toleration of them.    26
  94. 1094.
    The true English Protestant souldiers resolution    26
  95. 1095.
    Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of, 1598-1661.    A speech by the Marquesse of Argile to the Honourable Lords and Commons in Parliament. 25. June 1646. With a paper concerning their full consent to the propositions to be presently sent to His Majesty for a safe and well grounded peace. Die Veneris 26. Junii 1646. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that the Marquesse of Argiles speech, with the paper concerning the propositions, be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    27
  96. 1096.
    Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of, 1598-1661.    The Lord Marques of Argyle's speech to a grand committee of both Houses of Parliament the 25th of this instant June, 1646 together with some papers of the commissioners for the kingdom of Scotland, wherein they do give their consent to the sending of the propositions of peace to His Majesty, and desire their armies to be supplyed, and the accounts between the kingdoms to be perfected, to the end all armies may be disbanded, : also His Majesties letter to the Marques of Ormond discharging all further treaty with the Irish rebels : and a letter from General Major Monro concerning the state of affairs in Ireland.    27
  97. 1097.
    Booker, John, 1603-1667.    A rope treble-twisted, for John Tayler the water-poet. Or rather for his malignant friends in London, which make use of his name to slander and abuse the Parliament, and well-affected party, in their pernicious pamphlets; and particularly, Mr. John Booker, a man of known honesty, and one who scornes to calculate for the meridian of Oxford. Snarle not, malignants: if you do, here's rope enough for you, and all that love the Pope.    27
  98. 1098.
    Bridge, William, 1600?-1670.    A true relation of a great victory obtained by the Parliament forces in Lincolnshire, under the command of the Lord Willoughby, Colonel Hobart, Colonel Cromwell, Lieutenant Generall Hotham. Declared in severall letters, one from Colonel Cromwell, to Colonel Hobart, dated from Shasten. And another from Master Bridge a minister, to a friend in London. Together with Colonel Hobart his answer to a letter sent him from some gentlemen, who were imprisoned in Crowland.    27
  99. 1099.
    Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677.    A full relation of the late expedition of the Right Honourable, the Lord Monroe, Major-generall of all the Protestant forces in the province of Vulster. With their severall marches and skimishes [sic] with the bloody Irish rebels, and what towns and castles they have taken. And the number of horse and foot on both sides. Also, two declarations, and an oath of confederacy, whereby they bind themselves utterly to ruine and destroy the Protestants in that kingdome. And a letter from the Lord Digby, His Majesties secretary, of great concernment; sent to the Dutchesse of Buckingham: which was intercepted. Published by authority.    27
  100. 1100.
    Byfield, Adoniram, d. 1660.    A letter sent from a worthy divine to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of the city of London being a true relation of the battaile fought betweene His Majesty and His Excellence the Earle of Essex : from Warwicke castle the 24 of October 1642, at two a clock in the morning : together with a prayer for the happy uniting of the King and Parliament, fit to be used by all good Christians daily in their houses.    27