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City of London (England). Court of Common Council.  ●  A letter from the Lord Major, aldermen and Common-Councel of London, to His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax. With another letter from His Excellency to the City, in answer to the same. Also two orders and a letter of the General and general Councel of the Army, for the discharging such soldiers the Army, as formerly served in the Kings army : and for the apprehending of others to be tryed by a Councel of War, about the late distractions in the Army. Novem. 25. 1647. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot.  ●  27

Colet, John, 1467?-1519.  ●  A ryght fruitfull monicion concernynge the order of a good Christen mannes lyfe very profitable for all maner of estates, and other, to beholde and loke vppon / made by the famouse doctour Colet, sometyme deane of Paules.  ●  27

Ellis, Thomas.  ●  Valour crowned. Or A relation of the valiant proceedings of the Parliament forces in the closse at Lichfield, against Prince Ruperts· Discovering the honourable conditions upon which it was surrendred. As it was written from Lievtenant Colonell Russell, who was chiefe commander of the closse. Wherein is set downe word for word, the articles of agreement, as they were consented unto by the enemy; given under the hand and seale of Colonell Hastings, by the authority of Prince Rupert. Whereunto is annexed the copy of Colonell Hastings letter, to Lievtenant Colonell Russell, concerning their safe conveyance to Coventry, given under his owne hand.  ●  27

England and Wales.  ●  A declaration and ordinance of the Lords and Commons in Parliament; for the speedy raising of a body of horse, for the preservation, safety, and peace of the kingdom, to resist the insolencies and outrages committed by the souldiers of the kings army. Which horse are to be raised out of the severall counties within specified; and to be under the command of the right Honorable, Edward Earl of Manchester, who is appointed by this ordinance for this service to be commander in chief, both for horse and foot. : Die Martis, 25 Julii, 1643. / It is this day ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed; and that the knights and burgesses of the severall and respective counties, in which horse are to be raised by direction of this ordinance, do take care that copies hereof be forthwith sent down into their severall and respective counties. ; H: Elsynge, cler. parl d. com.  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. For the speedy putting this city into a posture of defence, and to fortifie all the passages into the same, divers rebels, traytors, and other ill-affected people, in pursuit of a wicked design to alter religion, being now marching against the Parliament for destruction of the same, and of the city of London. : Also an ordinance of both houses, declaring their resolutions of making provision for those that shall be maimed in this present war, who are in the service of the Parliament; and for the wives and children of those that shall be slaine. / Die Martis 25. Octob. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and ordinance be forthwith printed and published. ; J. Brown cler. Parl.  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the better execution of the former oridinances for sequestration of delinquents and papists estates. Together with an oath that is to be taken within ten dayes after notice given of this present ordinance, by the severall sequestrators, committees, and persons imployed by vertue of the said ordinance. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Martis 24, Februarii. 1645. An order of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the taking away of the Court of Wards and Liveries,  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Exceeding ioyfull newes from Ireland, or a true discovery of the present estate of that kingdome at this present. Wherein is declared what townes of note, the English have taken from the rebells in severall seiges since the last forces went over. Namely, Limrick. Waterford. Wickloo. Ackloo. Clogham. Galway. Droghede. Kilkennie. Waxford. Colerane. Manahom. Garmaston. Also a true relation, by what meanes the castle of Limrick was taken by Captain Bartlet, a Scotchman, to the great wonder of all the English army, the forces in the castle being seven thousand, and hee but five hundred foot, and one troop of horse. Ordered to be printed, Ion. Bron. Cler. Parl.  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  To the Kings most excellent Maiesty the humble petition of the Lords and Commons in Parliament sent by Sir Philip Stapleton to his excellency the Earle of Essex, and by him presented to His Sacred Majesty.  ●  27

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  A message sent to the Parliament from the members of the House of Commons at Colchester, informing them of the passages there, how the multitude doth daily increase, and have plundered the Lady Rivers house at Colchester, and taken from her the value of forty thousand pound in money, plate, jewels, and other things of great worth; threatning moreover to plunder all the papists houses in Essex, conceiving them to be the causers of the present distractions. Likewise the coming of the Earl of Southampton the Earl of Dorset. and Sr. Iohn Culpeper to both Houses concerning the withdrawing their present forces. Also a true relation of the manner of taking Dover Castle on Wednesday night Aug. 25. by the Earl of Warwick and M. Dukes. And the taking of a ship that came from Spaine by the Earle of Warwick with 600000 pound, seized upon at Southampton for the use of the Parliament, and ordered to be brought up to London. Joh. Brown, Cler. Parl.  ●  27

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  Certaine queries, proposed by the King, to the Lords and Commons Commisssioners from the Honourable Houses of Parliament, attending his Majesty at Holdenby, the 23 of this instant Aprill, 1647. touching the celebration of the feast of Easter. With an answer thereunto, given and presented to his Majesty by Sir James Harrington Knight and Barronet a Commissioner there.  ●  27

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  Exceeding happy and joyfull newes from the Kings Maiesty, and the Prince his Highnesse at Shrewesbury. Together with His Majesties demands of the knights, gentry and commonalty of Shropshire, propounded to the maior of Shrewesbury, Septem. 24. Brought from Shrewesbury by the last post, Sept. 24. Whereunto is annexed His Maiesties speech and protestation, made in the head of his army, betweene Stafford and Wellington, the 19. of Septem. After the reading of his orders.  ●  27

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  An Exact relation of an honovrable victory obtained by the Parliaments forces in Yorkshire as it was sent in a letter, and read in both houses of Parliament, on Saturday, Maii 27, 1643 / subscribed by Sir Tho. Fairefax ... [et. al] ; wherein is related their manner of the taking of Wakefield ...  ●  27

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Severall papers and letters betwixt his Excellency the Lord Fairfax the Earle of Norvvich, Lord Capell, Sir Charles Lucas, about the surrender of Colchester. His Excellencies last summons and articles offered upon the surrender thereof with the answer in reply to the same also a letter from his Excellency the Lord Fairfax to the mayor, aldermen, and inhabitants of the towne of Colchester in answer to their desires for a free trade and commerce with the City of London during the siege.  ●  27

Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1641-1649 : Ormonde)  ●  The Marquesse of Ormonds proclamation concerning the peace concluded with the Irish rebells, by the Kings command, at the Generall Assembly at Kilkenney; with a speech delivered by Sir Richard Blake, Speaker of the Assembly at Kilkenney. Also a speech by the Marquesse of Ormond in answer to the same. Together with a perfect list of their severall numbers of horse and foot by them raised, amounting to 20000. foot, and 3500. horse. Imprimatur. Gilbert Mabbott.  ●  27

Lambe, Samuel.  ●  Seasonable observations humbly offered to his highness the Lord Protector By Samuel Lambe of London, merchant.  ●  27

Ogle, Thomas, Sir, d. 1671.  ●  A letter of dangerous consequence, from Sergeant Major Ogle, to Sir Nicholas Crisp at Oxford. As it was intercepted by Colonell Goodwin of the Parliaments forces. Together with the examination of the messenger, in the coller of whose doublet the said letter was found. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter and examination be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  27

Poyntz, Sydenham.  ●  Severall letters from Col. Gen. Poyntz. Lieu. Gen. Cromwell. [brace] and [brace] Col. Hutchison. Col. Whitt. of the late great victory neere Sherborne in the north, with some other happy successes in the west. Printed according to the originall, together with an order of both Houses for thanksgiving for the same. Die Sabbathi 25. Octob. 1645. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these letters, with the order for the thanksgiving, beforthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  27

Scotland. Court of Session.  ●  Copy of a letter from the Lords of Session to King Cha. and of King Ja. his Majesties answear to them, anent two prizes called the Palm-Tree and Patience.  ●  27

Scotland. Privy Council.  ●  A declaration of the Lords of His Majesties Privie-Councell in Scotland; and commissioners for conserving the articles of the treaty: for the information of His Majesties good subjects of this kingdom. Together with a treacherous and damnable plot of the Irish, English, and Scottish papists, begun to be discovered by the unexpected apprehending of the Earl of Antrim coming from York; partly by letters which were found in the said Earls pockets, and partly by the depositions of a servant of his, who was hanged at Carrick-Fergus.  ●  27

Springham, Thomas.  ●  A learned speech spoken to His Excellency the Earl of Essex, upon his departure from Northampton to Worcester, concerning the present expedition. By that learned and religious divine, and minister of Gods word, M. Thomas Springham. Also a true relation of the present proceedings of his Excellency and his army in their march from Northampton to Worcester, to meet with the Kings Majesty.  ●  27

Stewart, William, Sir, d. 1647?  ●  Speciall good news from Ireland, being a true relation of a late and great victory obtained against the rebels in the north of Ireland: by that pious, prudent, and couragious commander, Sir VVill: Stewart, col. The truth whereof being confirmed by three severall letters directed to Mr. Abraham Pont, soliciter for the said Sir William in London.  ●  27

T. H. (Thomas Hale)  ●  A detection of the shiprwrights new tricks in combination with Captain Ely, against lead-sheathing. Practis'd upon the trumbal-gally in Mr. Wells's dock, Aug. 31. MDCXCIX. Also an account of the lead sheathing upon the Weedaw. Together with a new publication of the charge thereof, at 12 d. a foot.  ●  27

Taylor, John, 1580-1653.  ●  A dog's elegy, or, Rvpert's tears, for the late defeat given him at Marstonmoore, neer York, by the three renowned generalls; Alexander Earl of Leven, general of the Scottish forces, Fardinando, Lord Fairefax, and the Earle of Manchester generalls of the English Forces in the North. Where his beloved dog, named Boy, was killed by a valiant souldier, who had skill in necromancy. Likewise the strange breed of this shagg'd cavalier, whelp'd of a malignant water-witch; with all his tricks, and feats. Sad Cavaliers, Rupert invites you all that does survive, to his dogs funerall. Close-mourners are the witch, Pope, devill, that much lament ye'r late befallen evill.  ●  27

W. C.  ●  A letter from His Excellencies quarters, of a discovery in Sir Thomas Fairfax his army, the enemies thereof; and a further resolution of the Officers and souldiers for the better peace and safety of the kingdome. With a conference between His Excellency, and the Marquesse of VVorcester. Also, a full relation of all the whole proceedings at Ragland Castle; and a perfect list of the names of the colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants, and other officers therein, viz. the Marquesse of Worcester, the Lord Charles, the Countesse of Glamorgan, the Lady Iones, Sir Philip Iones, Doctor Bayley, Commissary Gwillam, ... Printed by the originall copies, and published according to order of Parliament.  ●  27

W. C.  ●  The Prince of VVales his coming to Yarmouth, vvith 19. saile of shipping, landing an armie for the relief of Colchester. Also a fight between them and the Parliaments forces; some of the princes men taken prisoners, and rescued again by the town of Yarmouth, who joyne with the prince, and keep out the Parliaments forces. With a list of the lords, knights, and other commanders come over with the prince. And Sir Charles Lucas his men roasting a whole horse, for joy of the Prince his coming. Certified in a letter from a gentleman of quality in the army.  ●  27

A True and joyfull relation of two famous battels fought against the Lord Marquesse of Hartford the first by the Earle of Pembroke and the Earle of Bedfords forces ... who having joyned their forces together, marched towards Sherborn-castle and assaulted it, where the marquesse had strongly intrenched himself, but after one day spent, obtained the victorie : together with the Earl of Pembrokes proceedings in the county of VViltshire ... : the second ar glorious victory obtained by the Parliaments forces against the cavaleers neer Norvvich and Poole ... / ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this be forthwith printed and published, John Brown, Cler. Parl.  ●  27

A brief rehersal discription, of the coronatio[n] of the hye and myghti Prince Maximilian Kyng of Romans, Boheme Hungeri Don at the famus citie of Francford yn the year of owr lord 1562. the month of Nouember, wyth the co[m]myng yn of the great Turcks embassater, of the presents by hym gyven, other thyngs worthy to be known.  ●  27

Foure strong castles taken by the Parliaments forces: with the copies of the severall articles, and letters of the particulars thereof. 1 Titbury Castle (in Staffordshire) taken by Sir William Brereton, with all the armes and ammunition. 2 Dunster Castle (in the west) taken by Col. Blake, with all the armes, ammunition, and other furniture of warre. 3 The copie of the articles for the surrender of Barnstaple, with all the ordnance, ammunition, bag and baggage. 4. Abarstwith Castle (in Wales) taken by Col. Powell, with all their armes, ammunition, bag and baggage. Also the agreement for the sleighting of Barton Garrison in Derbishire neere Titbury, and Sir VVilliam Breretons proceedings against Lichfield Close, with the copie of a letter from Sir VVilliam Breretons quarters. Being the true copies of the originals, published according to order of Parliament.  ●  27

[C]ertayn and tru good nues, fro[m] the syege of the isle Malta wyth the goodly vyctorie, wyche the Christenmen, by the fauour of God, have ther latlye obtayned, agaynst the Turks, before the forteres of Saint Elmo / translat owt of Frenche yn to Englysh.  ●  27

Bulkeley, Lancelot, 1568?-1650.  ●  [A prayer ordered to be used by the Earle of Ormonde, Feb. 28th]  ●  28

England and Wales. Army.  ●  The last votes from the armie: Iune 26. 1647. Communicated to the commons of England, and the citizens of England, and the citizens of London. Wherein they declare, their full resolutions, concerning their marching up towards the suburbs of London. As also, their last reasons and propositions, touching the over-awing power of divers persons, against the faithfull worthies of England, assembled in Parliament, and their besetting and shutting up of the doores against them.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords Commons assembled in Parliament, authorizing the Committee of Lords and Commons for the army and treasurerrs [sic] at wars, for the better levying and orderly issuing forth of the sixty thousand pounds per mensem, assessed or to be assessed by vertue of an ordinance of Parliament of the 23. June last past, to have the care and managing of that whole business, as to those ends and purposes in the said ordinance, and in this present ordinance, are expressed. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the speedy raising of monies, for compleating and maintaining the army under the immediate command of Robert Earl of Essex, Lord Generall of the forces raised by the Parliament. Assessed in such manner as is within expressed. Ordered by the Commons of Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Martis, 19 Julii, 1642. An order of both Houses of Parliament for encouragement of voluntiers within the kingdom of England and dominion of Wales, to use and execise [sic] in a disciplinable manner under such commanders, and in such places as shall be appointed by the Lord Lieutenants, and others according to the ordinance of Parliament. For which service they shall have the authority of both Houses of Parliament for their indempnity for so doing.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Martis, 26 Julii, 1642. A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, with additions to a former declaration, dated July 12. 1642 For the protecting of those who are imployed by the authority or both or either house of Parliament, in the execution of the ordinance for the Militia: or in advancing the propositions for raising of horse, monies, or plate, according to the instructions of both houses of Parliament.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Mercurii, 22 Sept. 1647. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning sequestred books, evidences, records and writings.  ●  28

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Articles of impeachment against George Lord Digby by the Commons in this present Parliament assembled, in maintenance of their accusation whereby hee standeth accused with high treason in their names, and in the names of all the Common in England : whereunto is added a strange and unheard of oraison put by the papists ...  ●  28

England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I)  ●  A most excellent and remarkable speech delivered, by that mirrour and miracle of princes, Queen Elizabeth of famous memory, in the Honourable the High Court of Parliament, in the seventeenth yeere of her reigne; wherein shee [sic] fully expresseth the duty of princes to their subjects, and that of subjects to their princes: setting forth also the good opinion she had of the justice and moderation of our English Parliaments towards both prince and people, as it is faithfully collected out of the records of the said Parliament; a discourse very suitable for these times.  ●  28

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  A royall protestation made by the Kings Most Excellent Majestie, to the dukes, marquesses, earles, barons, gentlemen, now assembled at Beverley in Yorkshire. Iuly 22. 1642. And prescribed to be taken by all his Majesties followers. The said protestation tending to the preservation of the Protestant religion, and the lawes of the kingdome. Published by his Majesties speciall command. Whereunto is annexed likewise the Parliaments protestation to maintaine the said religion, the lawes of the kingdome, and the liberty of the subjects. Ordered by the Lords and Commons that this bee printed and published. Jo. Browne, Cler. Parl.  ●  28

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq. speaker of the House of Commons of all the particulars concerning the taking of Bridgewater : together with a list of the persons of quality and prisoners taken in the fight and town.  ●  28

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the House of Commons; of all the particulars concerning the taking of Bridgewater. Together with a list of the persons of quality, and prisoners taken in the fight and town. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

Goring, George Goring, Baron, 1608-1657.  ●  The discovery of a great and wicked conspiracy against this kingdom in generall, and the City of London in particular Being a letter sent from the Hague in Holland, and directed to Secretary Nicholas, but intercepted by the way, and read in both Houses of Parliament on Saterday the 26 of November, 1642. Also, what great preparations of money, men, and arms, there is now made in Holland, France, and Denmark, to assist the Kings Majesty in England. With the manner how the said letter was intercepted and taken. Whereunto is added, an order by the Lord Major, for the raising of 30000 l. in the City of London.  ●  28

H. P.  ●  A relation of the execution of Iames Graham late Marquesse of Montrosse, at Edenburgh, on Tuesday the 21 of May instant. With his last speech, carriage, and most remarkable passages upon the scaffold. Also, a letter out of Ireland, more fully concerning the taking of Clonmell.  ●  28

Hitchcock, Robert, Captain.  ●  The quintesence of wit being a corrant comfort of conceites, maximies, and poleticke deuises, selected and gathered together by Francisco Sansouino. VVherin is set foorth sundrye excellent and wise sentences, worthie to be regarded and followed. Translated out of the Italian tung, and put into English for the benefit of all those that please to read and vnderstand the works and worth of a worthy writer.  ●  28

Inchiquin, Murrough O'Brien, Earl of, 1614-1674.  ●  A letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esquire, speaker of the Honorable House of Commons: concerning the late successful proceedings of the Lord Inchiquine in the kingdom of Ireland. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.  ●  A modest plea both for the caveat, and the author of it with some notes upon Mr. James Howell, and his sober inspections / by Roger L'Estrange.  ●  28

Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676.  ●  Major Generall Laughorn's letter to the Honourable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. VVherein is truly related the taking of Carmarthen town and castle, and the reducing of that county to obedience of Parliament. Together with the severall articles, declarations and agreements between the major and gentry of that county. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter, articles, directions, and agreements, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

Middleton, John Middleton, Earl of, 1619-1674.  ●  An exact of Lievtenant Generall Middletons letter: To the honourable Sir William Waller. And by him communicated to, and read in the honourable House of Commons, on Saturday last, being the 24. of this instant moneth of August. 1644. Wherein is set forth a victory, obtained against the enemy by a partie of horse and dragoones, under the command of Captaine Fincher, Quarter-Master Generall to Sir William Waller, at Farrington. Wherein were taken, slaine and dispersed neere 600. horse and foot of the enemy; as also a list of the names of the officers that were taken, with many other particulars in that great defeat. And withall, how one Captain Blunt a papist, killed most cruelly a godly minister, which captain, was with many others, there taken prisoners in this fight.  ●  28

Mountrath, Charles Coote, Earl of, ca. 1610-1661.  ●  A true relation of the transactions between Sir Charls Coot Kt. Lord President of Connaught in Ireland, and Owen-Roe-O-Neal; as it was reported to the Parliament from the Councel of State. Together with the votes of the House thereupon. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these several letters and articles, together with the votes of the House thereupon, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, cleric. Parliamenti.  ●  28

Parker, Henry, 1604-1652.  ●  The danger to England observed, upon its deserting the high court of Parliament. Humbly desired by all loyall and dutifull subjects to bee presented to his Most Excellent Majestie.  ●  28

Pollard, Hugh, Sir, 1610-1666.  ●  To the right honourable the House of Commons. The humble petition of Sir Hugh Pollard which was lately taken prisoner in Somersetshire, and brought up to London, and committed to the counter for levying warre against the Parliament. Also the Parliaments profession to receive His Majesty with honoua [sic] and give him true obedience Also, His Majesties answer to the ,Parliaments [sic] last petition. With a true relation of the Earle of Worcesters raising of more forces in Wales, and that his sonne the Lord Herbert is made Generall of South Wales.  ●  28

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A true relation of disbanding the supernumerary forces in the several counties of this kingdom, and the dominion of Wales, amounting to twenty thousand horse and foot; to the great ease of the kingdom, and taking off free-quarter from the subject. Published for satisfaction of the three kingdoms.  ●  28

Scotland. Convention of Estates.  ●  The desires of the States of Scotland to the Parliament of England concerning, His Majesties advancing from Newcastle towards the city of London, with their deserting of the garrisons of Newcastle and Tinmouth, and Major Gen: Skippon to take possession of them. Likewise the proceedings of the Parliaments Commissioners at Newcastle, and his Majesties propositions to the Scots Lords, about his departure from thence.  ●  28

Taylor, John, 1580-1653.  ●  An apology for private preaching in which those formes are warranted or rather justified, which the maligannt sect contemne and daily by prophane pamphlets make ridiculous : viz. preaching in a tub : teaching against the backe of a chaire : instructing at a tables end : revealing in a basket : exhorting over a buttery hatch : reforming on a bad side or, indeed, any place according to inspiration, since it is knowne, the spirit moves in sundry places : whereunto is annexed, or rather conjoyned or furthermore united, or moreover knit the spirituall postures, alluding to that of musket and pike / by T.J.  ●  28

Transylvania (Principality). Sovereign (1630-1648 : Rákóczi György I)  ●  The declaration or manifesto of George Racokzkie, Prince of Transylvania, to the states and peeres of Hvngarie together with the reasons added thereunto of his modern taking up to armes the 17 of February, Anno 1644 / George Racokzkie ...  ●  28

Very impartiall hand.  ●  A true relation of a late victorie obtained by Sir Ralph Hopton against my Lord of Stamfords forces in Cornwall. Which (through the mercifulnesse of the Generall Sir Ralph Hopton) was gotten with little blood-shed. The like victory cannot be paralleld in the memory of man. Being the copy of a letter written from Saltash by a Very impartiall hand, dated the 24. of this present Ian. 1642. which many other letters that came by the same post (no doubt) will confirm.  ●  28

Waller, William, Sir, 1597?-1668.  ●  A letter from Sir William Waller, a member of the House of Commons, to the Right Honorable, Robert Earl of Essex his excellencie; of a great victory he obtained at Malmsbury, 23. Martii, in the county of Wilts: with the names of divers of the commanders in chief that he took, with 300 foot, a troop of horse, and many peeces of ordnance. Also a true relation of Sergeant Major Burghells valour, who went into the enemies quarters at Sherston, routed them, took twenty five prisoners, one captain, two lieutenants, one quarter-master, killed eight, and took forty or fifty horses and arms, without the losse of one man. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cl. Parl. D. Com.  ●  28

Wilbraham, Roger, b. 1623.  ●  Three letters concerning the surrender of many Scotish lords to the High Sheriffe of the county of Chester, and the condition of Duke Hamilton, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, Middleton, and others of note. With a list of the names of the lords, knights, colonels, and other officers of Duke Hamiltons army: which was taken prisoners by the Parliament forces under the command of Lievt. Gen Cromwell. Their numbers and qualities herein exprest. Read in both Houses of Parliament the 25. of August. 1648.  ●  28

A great robbery in the north, neer Swanton in Yorkshire; shewing how one Mr. Tailour was robbed by a company of cavaliers, July 12.  ●  28

An exact and perfect relation of the proceedings of Sr Hugh Cholmly in Yorkshire, and of the taking of Captaine Canfield by the Parliaments forces, who commanded a Lancashire troop of papists. Also a true relation of a great battle fought at Tadcaster the last week, where Captaine Hotham slew and took three or foure hundred cavaliers. Likewise true information from Leeds, Mackefield, and Skipton. Also the proceedings of Sir John Seaton in Manch[e]ster. Likewise a true relation of a great battle fought neere Darby, between Mr. Hastings of Leicestershire, and Sir John Gell. Whereunto is annexed a copy of instructions sent by His Majesties great counsell, to the Lieutenants, Deputy-Lieutenants, and all other officers of every respective county of England; for the due execution of justice, the looking to the corruption of sheriffes, the enquiry after enclosures, the convicting of papists, And many more particulars worthy the knowledge of the Kingdome.  ●  28

An exact and true relation of the dangerous and bloody fight, between His Majesties army, and the Parliaments forces, neer Kyneton in the county of Warwick, the 23 of this instant October. Sent in a letter to Iohn Pym Esquire, a member of the House of Commons. Which letter was signed by Denzell Hollis: Ph: Stapleton: Tho: Ballard: William Balfore: Io: Meldrum: Charls Pym: who were then present. Ordered that this relation be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler: Parl: D: Com  ●  28

The Hvmble petition of the merchant-strangers and others in the city of London concerned in the importation of plate and bullion into this kingdome presented to both houses of Parliament : with an ordinance or declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning the said petition.  ●  28

The declaration and engagement of the commanders, officers, and seamen in the shippes, under the command of the Right Honourable the Earle of Warwicke in the Downes, declaring their free concurrence in the remonstrance of the Lord Fairfax, and the army under his command. Also, a representation of the forces under the command of the Honourable Sir Michaell Livesey, Commander in Chiefe in the county of Kent: declaring their free concurrence in the remonstrance of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the army under his command.  ●  28

Derby, James Stanley, Earl of, 1607-1651.  ●  Orders concluded by the Lord Strange and his adherents at Preston in the county of Lancaster : with some quæries concerning the late difference at Winchester.  ●  29

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An additionall ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament to a former ordinance of the 19. of February last past, granted to divers persons of the county of Middlesex, therein named, for putting the said county into a posture of defence, by the better regulating of the trained bands, and raising other forces of horse and foot, for the preservation, defence, and safety of the said countie. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  29

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: for the inabling of Sr. William Brereton baronet, one of the members of the House of Commons, speedily to put in execution the ordinances for the sequestraion of the estates of Papists and delinquents ... and all other ordinances of Parliament, within the county of Chester ... and to take subsscriptions for the better supply and maintenance of the forces under his command ... also allowing unto the said Sir William Brereton the personall estates of all Papists and delinquents, in and about London ... as are not yet sequestred, or discovered for the service aforesaid.  ●  29

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  A declaration of the Commons assembled in Parliament against a scandalous book entituled, The second part of Englands new chains discovered, Die Martis, 27 Martii, 1649.  ●  29

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Sabbathi, 27. May, 1643. The Commons being informed that many souldiers listed, and in pay under the command of the Lord Generall, the Earl of Essex, do daily withdraw themselves to the great prejudice of the present service ...  ●  29

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  The Kings forces totally routed by the Parliaments army, under the command of Major Generall Poyntz and Cheshire-Forces, on Routon-Heath, within two miles of Chester, Sept. 24. Together with the state of the siege at Chester; and a list of the lords, knights, commanders and common souldiers slain and taken prisoners; there being above one thousand prisoners taken, and the whole army routed. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  29

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Majesties demands and propositions propounded by His Majesty, to the major, knights, and gentry; to the city of Chester, accompaned with the Prince, Sir Edward Dering, and 2. regiments of horse and foote, togeather with their inditious answer thereunto. Likewise the Prince his desire to the Earle of Essex, with the true d[e]scription of the bataile fought by the trained band of Chester, and the Earle of Newcastle, Lord Rivers, Earle of Bristoll, and the Earle of Lindsey, who came to take possession of the said city, September 26. with the number of them that were slaine on both sides as it was sent in a letter from a gentleman of note, to a speciall friend of his in London.  ●  29

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  A vvorthy speech spoken by His Excellence the Earle of Essex in the head of his armie before his arrivall at Worcester on Saterday last, being the 24 of September, 1642 : vvherein is declared every particular order and duty which His Excellence expects to be performed both by his commanders and souldiers : with a royall protestation taken by His Excellence and by him prescribed to be taken throughout the armie.  ●  29

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.  ●  A miraculous victory obtained by the Right Honorable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, against the army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle at Wakefield in York-shire of the enemy there was taken prisoners, Generall Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonells, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captains, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 peeces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of 7 common souldiers. Sent in two letters to the Honorable, W. Lenthall, Esq., speaker in the House of Commons. Also a letter of great consequence, which was found in Generall Gorings chamber, which was sent to him by his father the Lord Goring.  ●  29

J. B.  ●  Speciall newes from the army at Warwicke since the fight: sent from a minister of good note, to an alderman here in London: wherein is related the names of such that are slain and taken prisoners of both sides: and also the comming of the Marquesse of Hartford towards Hereford with 2000. men, but made to retreate againe by the appearing of the Lord Stampford and his forces: also the funerall of Colonel Charls Essex at Warwick, his body being borne to the grave by the Lo: Mandevill, Lo: Brookes, and some 4. or 6. colonels: with other remarkable passages of truth touching that great battle, not yet printed, which will give great satisfaction to the reader. Also a most pious passage uttered by his Excellency to Master Marshall, upon their discourse of the battle.  ●  29

Marprelate, Martin, pseud.  ●  The iust censure and reproofe of Martin Iunior. Wherein the rash and vndiscreete headines of the foolish youth, is sharply mette with, and the boy hath his lesson taught him, I warrant you, by his reuerend and elder brother, Martin Senior, sonne and heire vnto the renowmed Martin Mar-prelate the Great. Where also, least the springall shold be vtterly discouraged in his good meaning, you shall finde, that hee is not bereaued of his due commendations  ●  29

Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.  ●  A discouerie of Edmund Campion, and his confederates, their most horrible and traiterous practises, against her Maiesties most royall person and the realme Wherein may be seene, how thorowe the whole course of their araignement: they were notably conuicted of euery cause. VVhereto is added, the execution of Edmund Campion, Raphe Sherwin, and Alexander Brian, executed at Tiborne the 1. of December. Published by A.M. sometime the Popes scholler, allowed in the seminarie at Roome amongst them: a discourse needefull to be read of euery man, to beware how they deale with such secret seducers. Seene, and allowed.  ●  29

Pindar, Martin.  ●  A letter sent to the Honourable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons, wherein is truely related the great victory obtained by Gods blessing, by the Parliaments army, against the Kings forces, neer Newbery, on Sunday the 27. of this present October. VVhich letter was read in the House of Commons, and ordered to be printed. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  29

Pits, John.  ●  A poore mannes beneuolence to the afflicted Church  ●  29

Prescot, Giles.  ●  A remonstrance or declaration, of the names of the knights and gentlemen that take part with Sir Ralph Hopton, and other delinquents, in Devonshire, and Cornewall with the number of their forces. Also the names of the knights and gentlemen that stand well affected to the Parliament. The names of those which stand for the King. Sir Charles Wray, Sir Robert Raynton, Mr. Pollard. Mr. Ingleby, Sir Iohn Venner, Mr. Fortescue, Mr Drake, and others, in the north part of the county. Mr. Berry, Mr. Ackland, and others, opposers of these malignants. Sir Iohn Banlet, Mr. Ash, in the East part, opposed by Sir George Chudleigh, Capt. Gifford, and divers other well affected gentlemen, which stand for the King and Parliament.  ●  29

Scholar in the university.  ●  True news from Oxford. Being a relation of the magnificent valour of the scholars in number 500. compleatly armed; the more encouraged in respect of the presence of the Lord Lov[e]lace and Lord Wilmot, who for manifold achievements stiled them with the title of heroicke cavaleers. Sent in a letter by a scholar in the university to a brother of his in London.  ●  29

Smith, William, fl. 1660-1686.  ●  Of the celebration of the King's Coronation-Day, in the famous city of Bathe. A true narrative in the letter sent from thence to Dr. Charleton, physician to his majestie. Vivat Rex.  ●  29

Vicars, John, 1579 or 80-1652.  ●  Against VVilliam Li-Lie (alias) Lillie that most audacious atheisticall rayling Rabsheca, that impious witch or wizzard, and most abhominable sorcerer, or star-gazer of London, and all his odious almanacks, and others. / Written by John Viccars schoolemaster of Christ Hospitall, few dayes before his death, which he had prepared for the Black Munday, turned white since his dissolution.  ●  29

W. R.  ●  A true relation of His Majesties coming to the town of Shrewsbury, on the 20 of this instant September, and his passage from thence the 23 day, to the city of Chester, with the manner of his entetainment [sic] there. Together with the L: Grandisons surprizing Nantwich, and the plundering of divers houses in the town and country thereabouts, of such as stood well-affected to the King and Parliament. Collected out of severall letters from men of good credit to their friends in London.  ●  29

Ward, Patience, Sir, 1629-1696.  ●  A scheme of the trade, as it is at present carried on between England and France in the commodities of the native product and manufacture of each country; calculated as exactly as possible, in obedience to the command of the right honourable the Lords Commissioners for the Treaty of Commerce with France: and humbly tender'd to their Lordships.  ●  29

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.  ●  A letter from the Earl of Warwick relating the taking of all the forts, and 16 pieces of ordnance from the malignant Cornishmen that had before besieged the city of Exeter : together with an apologie made by an English officer of qualitie for leaving the Irish wars : declaring the designe at this time now on foot to reconcile the English and Irish together, and by their joynt power having expelled the Scotch and Irish Protestants, to bring their popish forces against the Parliament.  ●  29

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.  ●  A letter from the Earl of Warwick: relating the taking of all the forts, and 16 pieces of ordnance, from the malignant Cornishmen, that had before besieged the city of Exeter. Together with an apologie made by an English officer of qualitie, for leaving the Irish wars: declaring the designe at this time now on foot to reconcile the English and Irish together: and by their joynt power having expelled the Scotch and Irish Protestants, to bring their popish forces against the Parliament. This is licensed, and entred into the register·book of the Company of Stationers, according to order.  ●  29

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.  ●  A most worthy speech, spoken by the Right Honourable Robert Earle of Warwicke; in the head of his army, November, 22. when he tooke his leave of them, and delivered them under the command of his excellence the Earle of Essex. Wherin is contained all the duties of a Christian souldier, both toward God and man, with many religious advertisements, to deterre them from swearing, and taking the name of the Lord in vaine. Whereunto is annexed a caveat for the cavaliers, being a true example of Gods judgement against one of that crew, which tooke a pride in blaspheming against God, and cursing the Roundheads.  ●  29

A continuation of the narrative being the last and final dayes proceedings of the High Court of Iustice sitting in Westminster Hall on Saturday, Jan. 27. concerning the tryal of the King; with the severall speeches of the King, Lord President, Solicitor General. Together with a copy of the sentence of death upon Charls Stuart king of England. Published by authority to prevent false and impertinent relations. To these proceedings of the tryall of the King, I say, Imprimatur, Gilbert Mabbot.  ●  29

An exact and true relation of the dangerous and bloody fight, betweene His Majesties Army, and the Parliaments forces, neer Kyneton in the county of Warwicke, the 23 of this instant October. Sent in a letter to Iohn Pym Esquire, a member of the House of Commons. Ordered that this relation be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  29

To the Right Honourable, the trustees of the English nation assembled in Parliament the humble petition of divers Englishmen, in the behalfe of themselves, and the whole nation.  ●  29

Upon the execution of the late Viscount Stafford.  ●  29

Chase, Jo.  ●  A true and exact list of the members of both houses of this present convocation, summon'd to meet on the sixth day of November, A.D. 1689. in the chapter-house at St. Paul's, and from thence adjourned to Henry the VII's chappel at Westminster, to the twentieth day of the same month.  ●  30

Clark, Robert, Captain of the Swan frigate.  ●  A letter concerning Colonel Monks surprizing the town and castle of Carrickfergus and Belfast, in Ireland; and his taking General Major Monro prisoner. For the Honorable, Col: Iohn Moor, a member of the House of Commons.  ●  30

Croft, Robert.  ●  The plea, case, and humble proposals of the truly-loyal and suffering officers  ●  30

England and Wales.  ●  A declaration and ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the seizing and sequestring of the estates, both reall and personall, of certain kinds of notorious delinquents, to the use, and for the maintaining of the army raised by the Parliament, and such other uses as shall be directed by both Houses of Parliament, for the benefit of the Common-wealth. / Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. ; Jo. Brown, cler. Parliamentorum. ; Hen. Elsynge, cler. Parl. d. Comm.  ●  30

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords Commons assembled in Parliament, against unlicensed or scandalous pamphlets, and for the better regulating of printing. 28 Septembr. 1647. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  30

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the raising of moneys for redemption of distressed captives. Die Martis, 28. Jan. 1644. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  30

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Maiesties gracious and last message sent by the Earle of Dorset, the Earl of Southampton, Sir Iohn Culppper, chancellor of the Exchequer, and Sir William V. Vedall, Kt. : to both the honorable Houses of Parliament, from Nottingham, 25. August 1642 : whereunto is added the late message of both Houses of Parliament in answer to His Majesties message of the 25 of August present, agreed upon to be sent to His Majesty the 29. Aug. : also their severall votes resolved upon the questions.  ●  30

H. J.  ●  Exceeding good nevves from Ireland being a perfect relation of the relieving of the city of Dublin, by the regiments belonging to Sir Iohn Clotworthy, Col. Hill, and Col. Conway, who fell upon the rebels at Carric-Mac-Rosse in Leimster, putting them all to flight. Also, their taking 200. Horse, 800 gowes [sic], some sheepe, and divers prisoners; besides, a great number of the rebels slaine. Certified by a letter from Ulster, to one of the Britttsh [sic] officers here in England. Published the 30. of May, 1647  ●  30

Henrietta Maria, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of England, 1609-1669.  ●  The Queen of England's prophecie concerning Prince Charles. And her letter, advice, and proposals, to His Highnesse, touching the three crowns of England, Scotland, and Ireland. With a narrative of his proceedings; and the declaration of the Low-Countrey souldiers. Also, a prophecy delivered to Lieut. Generall Crumwell, by a Yorkshire gentlewoman, and the particulars thereof,  ●  30