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England and Wales.  ●  An act for liberty to transport spices vngarbled.  ●  13

England and Wales. Army.  ●  Laws and ordinances of warre, established for the better conduct of the army, by His Excellency the Earl of Essex, lord generall of the forces raised by the authority of the Parliament, for the defence of the King and kingdom. Together with a declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, concerning the regulating of great inconveniences in His Excellencies Army.  ●  13

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  6. Julii; 1644. A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, declaring John Webster, Theophilus Bainham, Edward Manning, Richard Ford and James Yard, merchants, to be incendiaries between the United Provinces, and the kingdom and Parliament of England  ●  13

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Jovis 29. Febr. 1643. An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, enabling the commissioners of the customs to make saile of certaine parcels of currants formerly seized upon by order of Parliament and that the moneyes so arising be payed to Sir Walter Earle for the use of Reformado officers.  ●  13

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The humble desires and propositions for a safe and well-grounded peace, agreed upon by the mutuall advice and consent of the Parliaments of both kingdoms, united by Solemn League and Covenant. / Presented unto His Majesty at Oxford the 24. of Novemb. last, by Committees from both Houses of Parliament, and Commissioners from the Kingdom of Scotland. Together with an order and severall votes of the Commons assembled in Parliament, the 4. and 8. of this prsent Octob. 1645. for delinquents to compound according to the said propositions, and to come in to the Parliament before December next ensuing.  ●  13

England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I)  ●  A declaration of the Queenes Maiesties will and commaundement, to haue certaine lawes and orders put in execution against the excesse of apparell notified by her commandement in the Starre- chamber the xiij. of Februarie in the xxx. yeere of her reigne.  ●  13

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  A letter from His Excellency Robert Earl of Essex to the Honourable House of Commons concerning the sending of a commission forthwith to Sir William Waller : wherein His Excellency declareth himself to be confirmed in the justnesse of the cause, so long as he hath one drop of blood in his veins.  ●  13

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  The copy of a letter written from his excellency to the county of Warwick.  ●  13

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  The resolution of the Earle of Essex to the King [sic] most Excellent Maiestie wherein is declared his honourable intentions to attaine nothing but what shall tend to advancement of His Majesties honour and the good of the Common-wealth : whereunto is annexed the  ●  13

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  A proclamation by his Excellency the Lord General.  ●  13

Goring, George Goring, Baron, 1608-1657.  ●  True newes from Portsmouth. Being, Colonell Goring his speech, delivered to the soldiers in Portsmouth, before his shutting up the gates; wherein he labours to withdraw their hearts and mindes from their fidelitie to the Parliament. Also, the information of a coachman, given into the house, concerning his carrying down many gentlemen and moneyes to Portsmouth. With the discovery of the Earl of Portland, and Sir Kenelm Digby, and Mr. Welton his brother as agents and actors in the betraying, and delivering up of the said tovvn of Portsmouth. Hen. Elsyng. Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  13

J. W.  ●  Happy newes from Sherborn, and Sherborne Castle: relating, the death of Colonel Lunsford, the Lord Paulet, and divers other persons of quality, the taking of divers prisoners, and great store of armes from the cavaliers. Written in a letter from Dorchester to Master Nicholas Skinner a merchant of London, declaring the happy successe of the Parliaments forces, against the cavaliers betwixt Sherborne and Yeavell. Also, a true copy of the last petition, sent by both Houses of Parliament to His Majestie.  ●  13

Jones, John, physician.  ●  The bathes of Bathes ayde wonderfull and most excellent, agaynst very many sicknesses, approued by authoritie, confirmed by reason, and dayly tryed by experience: vvith the antiquitie, commoditie, propertie, knovvledge, vse, aphorismes, diet, medicine, and other thinges therto be considered and obserued. / Compendiously compiled by Iohn Iones phisition. Anno salutis. 1572. At Asple Hall besydes Nottingham.  ●  13

Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.  ●  Several letters to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the gallant proceedings of Sir Tho. Fairfax army in the west. Viz. the surrendering up of Exeter on this present Monday: the taking of 80 prisoners, with the works and line about Pendennis Castle by Col. Hamond; the taking of 60 prisoners of the Mount, which is the greater part of that garrison; and the probability of the delivery up of Barnstable. Also very good news from Ireland. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons, to be forthwith printed and published.  ●  13

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.  ●  The reasons of Lieu Col: Lilbournes sending his letter to Mr. Prin, humbly presented to the Honorable Committee of Examinations. Making my appearance (upon summons) before this Honorable Committee, to answer, to the complaint of Mr. Prin, for publishing in print a letter which I had sent unto him. And having upon demand, acknowledged the publishing thereof, I humbly intreated that I might have the favour, to render the reasons for my so doing: which you were pleased to grant, and to injoyn me to bring them in writing; for which I esteeme my self farther obliged unto this Honorable Committee. Unto whose grave considerations I humbly present my said reasons as followeth. Wherein I humbly intreat I may not appear arrogant or vain-glorious, though I enlarge my self in relation of my own condition and actions, it being a necessitie enforced upon me by my accuser Mr. Prinne.  ●  13

One of the same prisoners.  ●  A true and most sad relation of the hard usage and extrem cruelty used on Captain Wingate, Captaine Vivers, Captaine Austin, Capt: Lidcott, Capt: Walton, Capt; Catsby, Capt: Lilbourne, Master Franklin, Master Freeman, Edward Chillendon, Master John Bayley and his father, with others of the Parliament souldiers, Prisoner at Oxford, under the custody of one Smith Provost-marshall generall to the kings army: / written by one of the same prisoners in behalf of them all, to a vvorthy and eminent citizen of London, dated 9th of February, 1642.  ●  13

Petitioner for peace and truth.  ●  A moderate reply to His Majesties answer to the cities last petition presented at Oxford which answer was read in Guildhall, before the commons of the said city, January 13, 1643 / by a well-minded petitioner for peace and truth.  ●  13

Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.  ●  Prince Roberts declaration. To the Kings most Excellent Majesty, October 11. 1642. Declaring his resolution to leave the Kings army here in England, and with all expedition to go for Holland, having seriously considered of the present differences betwixt His Majesty and his two Houses of Parliament. Also the proceedings of the Lord Willoughby of Parham, and Sir William Balfoure, who have joyned their forces with his Excellency. With the proceedings of both armies neer Shrewsbury, from the 8. of October to the 13.  ●  13

Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.  ●  Prince Ruperts cruell vvarrant  ●  13

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A true relation of the storming Bristoll, and the taking the town, castle, forts, ordnance, ammunition and arms, by Sir Thomas Fairfax's army, on Thursday the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. Together with severall articles between Prince Rupert, and Generall Fairfax, before the delivering up of the castle. Sent in severall letters to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and read in the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation with the articles, beforthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  13

Sad spectator.  ●  An exact and true relation of that tumultuous behaviour of divers citizens and others at Guild-Hall, December the 12. 1642. Wherein is related the businesse they pretend, their conference with my lord major and court of common counsell, their cruelty to the souldiers, their breach of peace, and shamefull abuse to the citizens, with other remarkeable things. By a sad spectator.  ●  13

Well-minded petitioner for peace and truth.  ●  The convinc'd petitioner: from the serious consideration of a late printed answer to the cities petition for peace; presented to His Majesty at Oxford: vvith his moderate reply thereunto. / By a well-minded petitioner for peace and truth.  ●  13

Williamson, Robert.  ●  The Kings Majesties desires to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Presented to His Excellency at the head quarters neere Reading. Together with the resolution of His Excellencie concerning the said desires and the great satisfaction His Majestie received thereby. Likewise, a message sent from His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, to the Honourable House of Commons, concerning the Kings most Excellent Majestie. Printed for the use and satisfaction of the whole kingdome.  ●  13

A list of the field-officers chosen and appointed for the Irish expedition by the committee at Guild-hall, London, for the regiments of 5000. foot and 500. horse, under the commnd of Philip Lord VVharton, Baron of Scarborough, lord generall for Ireland.  ●  13

Be merry and wise, or A seasonable word to the nation. Shewing the cause, the growth, the state, and the cure of our present distempers.  ●  13

Bloody newes from Dover. Being a true relation of the great and bloudy murder, committed by Mary Champion (an Anabaptist) who cut off her childs head, being 7. weekes old, and held it to her husband to baptize. Also, another great murder committed in the north, by a Scottish commander, for which fact he was executed.  ●  13

Good nevves from all quarters of the kingdome; particularly from Gloucester. The more strange for the noveltie; first printed, and at that time when the adversary was storming that citie; and yet more strange, for its antiquitie, because assured us by a word, more stable than the earth or heaven; and by a letter of ancient date, sent to Hezekiah King of Judah. Wee have the same assurance also touching a strange destruction to the wicked, specially to those princes all, who have filled the land with bloud, that those shall not dye the common death, nor be visited after the visitation of all men, because they have done more wickedly then ever any princes before them. ... Published for the comfort of all the Godly, in all the quarters of the world, by speciall licence from their Court-booke, September 12. 1643.  ●  13

The declaration and remonstrance of the lords, knights, and gentry of the countie of Cornwall. Agreed on by the whole county in generall, Oct. 10. 1642. VVherein is declared the resolution of the said lords, knights, and gentry, concerning the King and Parliament. Together with their proceedings against Sir Ralph Hopton, who hath now took castle in Cornwall, having there fifty peeces of ordnance, and 200 men. Together with the resolution of hoth Houses concerning the same.  ●  13

A. W.  ●  The nevvest and truest, and most vnpartiall relation of all the late occurrence which hath happened at Sherbourne-Castle, and thereabouts. Being the extract of divers severall letters, sent from worthy persons of good credit and qualitie, to a speciall friend in London.  ●  14

Avery, J., 17th cent.  ●  Two letters of great consequence, sent from Hamborough; which were intercepted going to Oxford. The one, to the Lord Digby; the other, to Sir Thomas Rowe; exactly relating the proceedings of the wars between the Swedes and the King of Denmark. In which letters appears the excellent successe of those noble Swedes in their severall defeats against the Danes. Read in the House of Commons this 13. of February, 1643. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

Bourne, Nehemiah, ca. 1611-1691.  ●  A exact and true relation of the battell fought on Saturday last at Acton, between the Kings Army, and the Earle of Essex his forces. With the number that were slain on both sides. Also, a true relation of the taking of the Earl of Middlesex, Sir Kellam Digby, and the Lord of Dorsets son, on Saturday the 12. of Nov. at Mile-end-Green, in a coach, coming to view the works. Sent from the Army from one Master Bourn an officer under Colonell Hollis.  ●  14

Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.  ●  Letters from Sir William Brereton, Sir Thomas Middleton, Sir John Meldrum of the great victory, by God's providence, given them in raising the siege from before Mountgomery-castle and how they routed and totally dispersed His Majesties forces under the command of the Lord Byron, where they tooke all their carriages, armes, and ammunition and made them flie to Shrewsbury and Chester : with a list of the names of all the commanders and officers taken and kild in the said service.  ●  14

Broughton, Hugh, 1549-1612.  ●  An awnswear vnto the righte honorable the Lordes, of the Quene of Englandes most honorable privy councell concerning and Ebrew epistle of a rarely lerned Iew, most reverent towardes the Ebrew skill of English, [and] endeuoring the good of all Christendome. By Hugh Broughton.  ●  14

By-stander.  ●  The Catholick gamesters, or, A dubble match of bowleing with an account of a sharp conference held on the eve of St. Jago between His Holiness and the Mahometan dons in St. Katherines Bastile ... : to the tune of The plot in the meal-tub, or, Tan-ta-ra-ra-ra make shift / published by a by-stander to prevent false reports.  ●  14

Charleton, Job, Sir, 1614-1697.  ●  A charme for Canterburian spirits, which (since the death of this arch-prelate) have appeared in sundry shapes, and haunted divers houses in the city of London. With his graces waftage over the Red Sea of Cocitus in Charons Ferry-boat; and his magnificent entertainment into the dæmoniack court.  ●  14

City of London (England). Court of Common Council.  ●  An act and declaration of the Common Councel of the City of London, touching the late insurrection: with an order of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for a publique thanksgiving to be made on the next Lords-day, within the late lines of communication, for the great mercy of God in delivering the City of London from the late horrid outrage and tumult. Die Jovis, 13 April, 1648. Ordered by the Commans [sic] assembled in Parliament, that the act of the Common Councel upon the late insurrection, be printed, ... H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.  ●  The declaration of Lieutenant Generall Crumwel concerning the Levellers; and his letter and representation to the agitators of the respective regiments who have deserted and declared against the Parliament, the Councell of State, and the late proceedings of the High Court of Justice. With the declaration, resolution, and proposals of the said Levellers, presented to the view of the world, intimating the grounds and reasons of their engagement, and to die as one man with their swords in their hands, rather then to be inslaved. Also, two fights between the Levellers and the parliamenteers, neer Worcester and Banbury, the particulars thereof, and the number killed; with the Levellers summons to the city of Coventry.  ●  14

England and Wales.  ●  Two ordinances of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. One for the abolishing of archbishops and bishops, within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales, and for setling of their lands and posessions upon trustees, for the use of the common-wealth: the other, for securing of all those that shall advance the two hundred thousand pound for the service of the state. Die Martii, Octob. 13. 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament that these ordinances be forthwith printed and published. John Brown, Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning an insolent letter sent to Mr. Clarke at Craughton neere Brackley in Northamptonshire; from Sir John Biron knight, since the inhabitants of that county apprehended divers rebels under his command; as he with them and many troops of horse, in a warlike and trayterous manner marcht toward Oxford, to the great terror and affrightment of His Majesties good subjects in those parts. Whereunto is annexed a coppy of the said letter. 13. Septemb. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and letter be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorium.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  All the ordinances and declarations of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the assessing of all such as have not contributed upon the propositions of both Houses of Parliament, for raising of money, plate, horse, horse-men, and armes for the defence of the King, kingdome, and Parliament; or have not contributed proportionally according to their estates. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament that these ordinances be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. Also divers orders of the committee of Lords and Commons for advance of money and other necessaries for the army: for the better execution of the said ordinances and declarations. Martin Dallison clerke to the said committee.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An order of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for all papists, officers, souldiers of fortune, and all other delinquents that have adhered to, or assisted the enemy in the late warre against the Parliament of England, to depart out of the lines of communication and twenty miles distant at the least, before the eighteenth of this present December, or els [sic] to be imprisoned and proceeded against as traitors, except such persons as are herein excepted.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: being a weekly assesment upon the countie of Northampton, for the maintaining of the forces, and preservation of the garrison, to continue for six moneths following. Die Sabbati 12. Octob. 1644. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. Ioh. Browne Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Two ordinances of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament :I. concerning the names of the committee for the associated counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge, Hertford and Huntington, together with instructions for the said committee. II. For explanation of a former ordinance for sequestration of delinquents estates: with an oath for renouncing of poperie. Also three speciall orders; viz. I. That the divines of the assembly that are resiants of the associated counties, ... be desired to go down into their severall counties, to stirre up the people to rise for their defence. II. That the Lord Generall the Earl of Essex, be desired to grant a commission to the Earl of Manchester, to be Sergeant Major Generall of all the forces of the six associated counties. III. That the said six associated counties shall forthwith raise a bodie of ten thousand foot and dragoons to withstand the enemie. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament ... H. Elsynge, Cler, Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  The copies of all letters, papers and other transactions between the Commissioners of the Parliament of England, and the Parliament and Committee of Estates of the kingdom of Scotland, from February 10. 1647. until July 8. 1648. Whereby it may appear, what the endeavors of the kingdom of England have been to keep a good understanding, and to preserve the union between the nations: and how the seizing of Barwick and Carlisle by Papists and other notorious delinquents (against whom both kingdoms lately joyned in war as enemies to the happiness and peace of both) was countenanced (if not procured) by the Scotish nation, contrary to several treaties and agreements between the kingdoms of England Scotland.  ●  14

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Maiesties last message, Septemb. 12. 1642 directed to his right trusty and wel-beloved, the Speaker of the House of Peeres with a declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, concerning an insolent letter sent to Mr. Clarke at Craughton neere Brackley in Northamptonshire, from Sir John Biron, Knight, since the inhabitants of that county apprehended divers rebels under his command : whereunto is annexed a coppy of the said letter.  ●  14

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Maiesties most gratious ansvver to the votes of the two Houses of Parliament: presented to him at Carisbrook Castle, by the Right Honourable the Earle of Middlesex; Sir Io. Hipsley knight; and John Bulkley esquier, on Munday the 7th of this present, August. 1648. In order to a personall treaty for the settling a safe and a well grounded peace.  ●  14

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)  ●  His Maiesties resolution concerning the magazine in the Tower of London. Likewise the Parliaments resolntion [sic] concerning the same, being resolved to dispose therof, as shall be found needfull for the present occasion, and by the authority of Parliaments. Together with the Parliaments declaration July 12. Declaring that none shall apprehend, or arrest any of His Maiesties subjects that obeyeth the ordinance of Parliament, under pretence of His Majesties warrants. Also a worthy speech spoken in the House of Commons by Mr. Iohn Pym, esquire, laying open the great ruine and destruction that is like to befall this kingdome, declaring the authority of Parliaments. With two humble motions presented to His Majesty from the high court of Parliament. Ordered that these particulars aforementioned be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsing. Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  New propositions propounded by the Earle of Pembrook, the Earle of Northumberland, the Earle of Essex, and the Earle of Holland ; to the lord major, aldermen, and common councell of the city in Guild Hall, on Saturday being the 11 day of June, 1642 ; in the behalfe of all the Commons in England ; whereunto is annexed many remarkeable passages with the numbers of horse that they have underwrit ; together with the substance of a letter sent from Holland ; wherein is declared that there are many hundreds of carbines, 3000 great saddles, 300 barrels of powder, 8 pieces of ordnance which is conceived to be bought with part of the money borrowed upon the jewels of the crowne, and to be transported to England ; also a declaration from both Houses of Parliament concerning the ordering of the militia, directed to the deputy lievtenants of the respective counties throughout all England and Dominion of Wales.  ●  14

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Sir Thomas Fairfax his summons sent into Oxford and the governours answer, with the names of those Sir Thomas Glemham desires passes for to treat about what he shall send : also Sir Thomas Fairfax his summons sent into Wallingford, Bostoll, and Rudcot : and the copie of the articles for the surrender of Dudley-Castle to Sir William Brereton, with all ordnance, armes and ammunition, bag and baggage.  ●  14

Fowke, John, d. 1662.  ●  A petition for peace: or, The humble petition of divers well-affected magistrates, ministers, and other inhabitants in the City of London, and parts adjacent, presented to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday the 12. of Iuly, 1648. With the ansvver of the Honorable House of Commons thereunto. Also, Alderman Fowk's speech, made to both Houses of Parliament, at the presenting of the said petition. Die Mercurii, 12 Julii, 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the petition, and this answer unto it be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

Friend in the Army.  ●  A true relation of the severall passages which have happened to our army since it advanced towards Glocester with the manner of the reliefe of the same related in a letter / from a Friend in the Army to an honourable person here in the city ; likewise an abstract of severall remarkable passages which happened at Glocester between the towne and the enemy in the time of the siege collected by an eye witnesse.  ●  14

G. S., Gent.  ●  A word in season or, A check to disobedience, and to all lying scandalous tongues, with manifest conviction of a general received slander; in vindication of the Right Honorable, John Warner, Lord-Mayor of the Honorable City of London : concerning the justness of his actions upon Christmas-day, calumniated by evil-affected men. / By G.S. Gent. Jan. 13. 1647. Imprimatur G. Mabbot.  ●  14

Gibbes, James.  ●  Good and bad newes from Jreland in a letter of credit from Youghall not forged as are most pamphlets lately published : the particulars are these : the good newes, the relieving of Youghall by Sir Charles Vavasor, the defeate of 800 rebels at Bandenbridge by my Lord of Kilmeakell, the reliefe of Corke by my lord president of Munster : the bad newes, the revolt of Waterford and Lymericke, and the losse of the Castle of Piltowne, which castle put Sir Charles Vavasor to a hard taske to relieve Youghall.  ●  14

Henrietta Maria, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of England, 1609-1669.  ●  The Queens Majesties message and letter from the Hague in Holland directed to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, being sent in that ship which was forced to put into Yarmouth by reason of a leake which she sprung at sea, and was bound for Newcastle : who had in her fifty commanders besides other common souldiers, 400 barrels of powder, ten peeces of ordnance, and great store of other armes and ammunition all which was sent to His Majesty : and now coming up to London to be disposed of by the Parliament for the kingdomes safety and security, which letter, which divers others, are in the custody of : all which letters were cast over board into the sea and miraculously saved by a sailor in the said ship : also the declaration and petition of the Palsgrave and the Queene his mother to both Houses of Parliament for their annual pension, withall denying and disclaiming in having any hand or consent in Prince Roberts unruly actions against the Parliament.  ●  14

L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.  ●  Rump enough: or, Quære for quære, in answer to a pamphlet, entituled, No nevv Parliament, or, Some quæres, or considerations, humbly offered to the present Parliament-members.  ●  14

Leven, Alexander Leslie, Earl of, 1580?-1661.  ●  A declaration of His Excellency the Earle of Leven: concerning the rising of the Scotish army from the seige of the city of Hereford. Published by authority.  ●  14

Mitton, Thomas, 1597?-1656.  ●  A letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the surrender of Ruthin-Castle to Colonel Thomas Mitton, Major General of North-Wales. Together with the articles concerning the same. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter with the articles be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  14

Pitt, Francis, 1578 or 9-1644.  ●  The confession of Thomas Pjts: vvho was executed in Smithfield, on Saterday last, being the 12. of October; for endeavoring to betray Rvssell-Hall to the enemy. VVhich confession he desired to be written from his own mouth, at the place of execution: that it might be a warning to prevent others for offending in the like manner. Published according to order.  ●  14

R. E.  ●  Remarable [sic] passages newly received of the great overthrow of Sir Ralph Hopton and his eorces [sic]; at Madburie, 12. miles from Plimouth: with the taking of the high sherife (Sir Edmond Fortescue) prisoner, and divers others of note, their names being here inserted. The which particulars were sent in two letters, to gentlemen of good credit here in London.  ●  14

Rishton, Robert.  ●  Sixe propositions propounded, by the officers and souldiers under the command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to the citizens of London. Wherein they set forth, the reasons of their near approach, and their advancing toward the said city. Together, with their demands to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, concerning the Kings most excellent Majestie, the Honourable Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, and the enemies of this kingdome who endeavour to raise a second warre. VVhereunto is annexed, the answer of the Lord Mayor, to the demands and desires of the army. Published at the desire of the army, for generall satisfaction to the whole kingdome.  ●  14

Sampson, Lat.  ●  A diurnall of true proceedings of our armies at Sherbourne, since their first coming there, and their happy issues related. Shewing the goodnesse of God in preserving the courage of those that stand for King and Parliament against the cavalliers, and their adherents. Desired by many to be published, being the last true newes. And of the battell there fought.  ●  14

Sandys, Edwin, 1611 or 12-1642.  ●  A vindication from Colonell Sands: being the true copie of a letter sent from Colonell Sands to His Excellence the Earle of Eseex [sic] from Worcester the 8. of October. Wherein Colonell Sands doth declare his resolution to maintaine the cause hee hath begun, with the hazard of his life and fortunes. Also manifesting to the world, that those reports of his being slaine, with the contents of the Lord Faulklands letter, to be false and scandalous. With his humble desire to his Excellence, that the coppie of his resolution might be presented to the Parliament, that they might be satisfied concerning his fidelity. Read in the audience of both Houses of Parliament, and by them approved of. Whereunto is annexed seven articles of impeachment of high treason, exhibited in Parliament, against Sir Edward Heron, High Sheriffe of the county of Lincolne.  ●  14

T. J.  ●  Wareham taken by the Parliament forces also Collonel Mittons valiant exploits certified by two severall letters dated at his quarters : and the particulars of his good succese at Shrewsbury-Fayre against the Cavaliers : as also, at Welch-Poole, where he tooke many prisoners of note, and divers horse, and made the rest of the Cavaliers flye many miles, some in their shirts and some of them naked : with other atchievments [sic] performed by him and Sir Thomas Middleton, and the particulars of each, very exactly related.  ●  14

Tilsley, John, 1614-1684.  ●  The true relation of the taking of the town of Preston, by Colonell Seatons forces from Manchester sent in a letter from a worthy minister, (an eye witnesse thereof) to an emminent divine in London.  ●  14

A conference betweene the Pope, the Emperour, and the King of Spaine. Holden in the castle of St. Angelo in Rome, upon the entertainment of some great persons after mentioned, touching the subverting of the Protestant profession in England, and other parts of Christendome. And concerning the present distractions here in England between the King and Parliament.  ●  14

A full relation of the particulars and manner of the late great victory obtained against Iames Marquesse of Montrosse, in Scotland. VVith a perfect list of the names of the lords, gentlemen, and chiefe officers which were taken and slain in the fight.  ●  14

All the proceedings of His Excellency the Earl of Essex, from the 1. of October to the 14. Being a true relation of divers skirmishes which happened between the Earle of Essex his forces and the cavaliers in the foresaid time. Also a true relation of the taking of divers forts and castles by the said Earle. Likewise a true relation of the taking of nine boats laden with ammunition by the Parliaments forces upon the river Severne as it was going to Shrewsbury.  ●  14

An Exact and perfect relation of the proceedings of the army under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax, from the sixth of this instant July to the eleventh of the same wherein is expressed the particulars of the victory obtained by the Parliaments forces over Goring, neer Langport in Sommersetshire : dated at Sir Thomas Fairfax quarters at Middlesey, 4 miles from Bridgewater, July 11.  ●  14

Abbot, George, 1562-1633.  ●  Remarkeable passages, first a prayer for the Parliament as also the Arch-bishop of Canterburies letter to the Arch-bishop of York and the Lord keeper to put in practice the Kings desires : with a petition to His Majestie, by divers noblemen and gentlemen estated in Ireland and now residing in London : also a new declaration from both Houses of Parliament.  ●  15

Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.  ●  The true state of the transactions of Colonel George Monk with Owen-Roe-mac-Art-O-Neal; as it was reported to the Parliament by the Councel of State. Together with the votes resolutions of the Parliament thereupon. Ordered, that it be referred to the Councel of State, to give direction for printing the report from the Councel of State, and so much of the letters and proceedings as concern this business, and the votes of the House thereupon. Hen: Scobell, cleric. Parliamenti.  ●  15

Alleyn, George.  ●  Note, that whereas in the returne Quind. Pasce, the number 21 is twice set downe, ...  ●  15

Anderton, William, d. 1693.  ●  True copy of the paper delivered to the sheriffs of London and Middlesex by Mr. William Anderton at the place of execution, which he designed there to have spoken, but being frequently interrupted by the ordinary, Mr. Samuel Smith, desired the said sheriffs to publish or dispose of it as they should think fit, seeing a dying man was not suffered to speak  ●  15

B. S.  ●  A letter from a person of quality residing in Kinsale, with an attestation of the officers of the Parliaments army in Munster, in vindication of the Lord of Inchiquin, Lord President of that province Also, another letter from Colonel William Jephson, relating the present state and condition of Ireland. Published by speciall command.  ●  15

Bedford, William Russell, Duke of, 1613-1700.  ●  A letter written from the Right Honorable the Earle of Bedford, to a lord of the House of Peeres, of all the remarkable passages about Sherborn Castle. Being a full relation of the great overthrow given to the cavalleers within a mile of Eivill: with the resolution of the Earle of Bedford, to die in the cause. Desired by the Lords in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published.  ●  15

Church of England. Diocese of Norwich. Bishop (1560-1575 : Parkhurst)  ●  Iniunctions with certaine articles to be enquired of in the visitation of the Reuerend Father in Christ, Iohn, by Gods prouidence, Byshop of Norvvich, aswell to the clargie, as to the Churchwardens and quest men of euery seuerall parish within the dioces of Norvvich, [and] to be put in execution, by al the Archdeacons commissaries [and] other officers exercisinge ecclesiasticall iurisdiction, vnder the sayd Bishop in their synodes, visitation, and courtes. In the yeare of our Lord God. 1569.  ●  15

Craig, Mungo.  ●  A lye is no scandal. Or a vindication of Mr. Mungo Craig, from a ridiculous calumny cast upon him by T. A. who was executed for apostacy at Edinburgh, the 8 of January, 1697.  ●  15

England and Wales.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. For the raising and collecting of ten thousand pounds, for and towards the redemption of distressed captives. / Die Martis, 8. Julij, 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. ; Jo: Brown, cleric. Parliamentorum.  ●  15

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; for raising an army of horse and foot in the severall counties and cities herein mentioned. To be ready to march the twentieth day of this instant Iuly, and to continue onely for the space of two moneths. The said forces to be paid by their severall counties, according to their severall proportions. Die Veneris, 12 Julii; 1644. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed; and that the gentlemen of the severall counties, Members of the House of Commons, on which any proportions are set, are hereby required to send copies of them down into their severall counties, and to write to the severall and respective committees, to take care that this ordinance may be forthwith put in execution. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  15

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance or declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the encouragement of adventurers to make new subscriptions for townes, cities, and lands in Ireland. Having taken into their serious consideration the sad condition of that realm, and of what ill consequence the losse of that kingdome would be to this both in respect of religion and otherwise. Die Veneris. 14 Julii. 1643. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance or declaration shall be forthwith printed and published. I Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  15

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  New proposition propounded to the City of London by the Lords and Commons concerning the raising speedy ayd for the reliefe of Hvll : vvhereunto is annexed the Parliaments resolution concerning Sir John Hotham and all those that are faithfull to the commands of the Parliament : whereunto is annexed His Majesties declaration to the Parliament concerning peace or warre with Hull.  ●  15

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  New propositions propounded to the City of London by the Lords and Commons, concerning the raising speedy ayd for the reliefe of Hull. VVhereunto is annexed the Parliaments resolution concerning Sir John Hotham, and all those that are faithfull to the commands of the Parliament. Ordered that this be printed, and published. John Browne, Cler. Parl. Whereunto is annexed, His Majesties declaration to the Parliament concerning peace or warre with Hull.  ●  15

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The Earle of Warwickes glorious victory over fifty ships of the King of Denmarkes in the narrow seas. Report thereof being made to the House of Commons by a merchant of London, that came lately from Norway. With an order from the House of Commons to the Earle of Warwicke, that one and fifty ships should be strongly prepared with 500 pieces of ordnance. Also how many hundred thousand pounds the charge of the Navy hath amounted unto, raised out of the bill of tonnage and poundage, and what the King hath received out of the same bill. And how the Earle of Stamford, the Lord Ratham, and Sir Arthur Haslerigg executed the militia in Leicestershire. Lastly the totall summe of the money sent by the Parliament to Munster and Dublin in Ireland. I. B. Cler. P.  ●  15

Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.  ●  An extraordinary deliverance, from a cruell plot, and bloudy massacre contrived by the malignants in Bristoll, for the delivering up the said city to Prince Rupert and his forces; but discovered by Gods goodnesse two houres before it should have beene acted, the chiefe conspirators taken, and imprisoned in the castle. Fully and exactly related in a letter from Colonell Fines commander in chiefe there, to the Right Honorable the Lord Say; and three letters more, read at a conference of the Lords and Commons on Tuesday, March 14. 1642. Die Martis, 14 Martii. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters shall be forthwith printed and published. Io. Browne Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  15

Floyd, Captain.  ●  The Earle of Essex his desires to the Parliament also a catalogue of those tradesmen volunteers with the number of them in each trade : and the true copie of a speech made to them by Captaine Floyd.  ●  15

Hesilrige, Arthur, Sir, d. 1661.  ●  Sir Arthur Hesilrige's letter to the honorable committee of Lords Commons at Derby-House, concerning the revolt and recovery of Tinmouth-castle. In which action, Lieutenant Col: Lilburn (Governor of the castle) was slain, with divers seamen and others.  ●  15

Heywood, Thomas, d. 1641.  ●  Hogs caracter of a projector wherein is disciphered the manner and shape of that vermine : with some other witty conceits unhappily falling out in these distracted times in the kingdom of England and Ireland : and  ●  15

Johnson, William, 17th cent.  ●  The resolution of the gentry and commonalty in the county of Nottingham, presented to his Excellence the Earle of Essex, the 12. of Septemb. VVherin they declare the innumerable oppressions that they have suffered by the cavaliers, since the setting up of His Majesties standard at Nottingham. Likewise manifesting their intentions to joyne with his Excellence, and to be assisting as far as in them lies, to bring these cavaliers and evil counsellers to condigne punishment. Also the true proceedings of his Excellence, since his arrivall in Nottinghamshire. Whereunto is annexed, the substance of a letter sent from one of the Kings servants, declaring His Majesties great want of money, insomuch that he hath not paid his servants any board-wages since the beginning of this war.  ●  15

Kello, John, d. 1570.  ●  The confessioun [o]f maister Iohn Kello minister of Spot, togidder with his ernist repentance maid vpon the scaffald befoir his suffering, the fourt day of October. 1570  ●  15

Kiffin, William, 1616-1701.  ●  To Mr. Thomas Edwards. Sir you stand as one professing your selfe to be instructed by Christ with abilities from God, to throw downe errour, and therefore to that end doe preach every third day, may it therefore please you and those that imploy you in that worke, to give those leave whom you so brand, as bubliquely to object against what you say, when your sermon is ended, as you declare your selfe: and vve hope it will be an encrease of further light to all that feare God and put a large advantage into your hands if you have the trueth on your side, to cause it to shine with more clearnesse and I hope we shall doe it with moderation as becometh Christians. Yours, William Kiffin.  ●  15

Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676.  ●  A declaration by Major General Laughorn, and the rest of the forces joyned with him in VVales, of the grounds of their engagement, and demands in relation to the King, Parliament and kingdom. Likewise the copy of an oath given to all that enter into the said engagement with them. Also the true copies of several letters and transactions betwixt the Parliaments commissioners, Colonel Horton, and Major General Laughorn, since his last coming into Wales. And two letters to his Excellency the Lord Fairfax from Col: Horton, more fully relating the particulars of the late fight near Cardiff, May 8. 1648. With a perfect list of the names of the prisoners, officers, private gentlemen and soldiers taken in the said fight and pursuit.  ●  15

Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of, 1592-1676.  ●  A declaration and svmmons sent by the Earl of Newcastle, to the town of Manchester, to lay down their arms. With the resolute answer of the commanders in chief, and souldiers in Manchester, to spend their blood for the honour of the King, the Protestant religion, and the priviledges of Parliament, against the papists and malignants now under his lordships command.  ●  15

Paterson, William, 1658-1719.  ●  An abstract of a letter from a person of eminency and worth in Caledonia to a friend at Boston in New England.  ●  15

Pelletier, Pierre, fl. 1610.  ●  Le vray portraict du pere du peuple. Et le grand support de la France. A agé de 75 ans.  ●  15

Pym, John, 1584-1643.  ●  A speech delivered by Mr. Pym, at a conference of both Houses; ocasioned from divers instructions, resolved upon by the House of Commons, and presented to the Lords, and read by Sir Henry Vayne. Discovering the dangers and miseries the three kingdomes are liable unto, by reason of his Majesties evill counsellors as the effects doth declare. As also, the justice, reasonablenesse, and necessitie of changing them.  ●  15

Rous, Francis, 1579-1659.  ●  A brief narrative of the late treacherous and horrid designe, which by the great blessing and especiall providence of God hath been lately discovered: and for which, publike thanksgiving is by order of both Houses of Parliament appointed on Thursday the 15. of June, 1643. Together with a true copie of the commission under the great Seal, sent from Oxford, to severall persons in the citie of London. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this narration and commission be read in all churches and chappels, in the cities of London and Westminster, and suburbs thereof, on the day abovesaid. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  15

T. H.  ●  A vindication of kings and nobles against that ungodly paper called The alarum to the head quarters by T.H.  ●  15

Tombes, John, 1603?-1676.  ●  Tvvo treatises and an appendix to them concerning infant-baptisme. The former treatise being an exercitation presented to the chair-man of a committee of the Assembly of Divines. The later an examen of the sermon of Mr Stephen Marshall, about infant-baptisme, in a letter sent to him. / By John Tombes. B.D.  ●  15

Well-willer of the Earle of Essex.  ●  Exceeding joyfull newes from His Excellence the Earle of Essex. Declaring his proceedings since his setting forth from London. Likewise a famous victory obtained by His Excellence in Leicestershire against the cavaleers, with the manner of the fight. Also declaring a great conspiracie against his Excellence at Northampton, Sept. 11. there being a bullet shot into his chamber where hee lay. Sent in a letter from a well-willer of the Earle of Essex.  ●  15

A bloody fight at Black-Water in Ireland: where almost 5000. Protestants are put to the sword by the rebels. With a list of the particulars; a relation of the manner; and the names of the chiefe. And a declaration concerning the Arch-bishop of Yorke, and divers gentlemen, and others, that deserted the King, protesting against the proceedings of the Parliaments enemies. And how Major-Generall Mitton hath taken from the Lord Byron two demi-culverins, two murdering-pieces, 200. armes, killed some, and taken divers prisoners, and good store of provisions and ammunition. Printed by the originall papers, and entred into the register booke, and published according to order.  ●  15

A briefe ansvver to a scandalous pamphlet, entituled A speech made at a common hall by Alderman Garroway. With some few observations upon other pamphlets of the like nature, especially that called A letter sent into Milk-street.  ●  15