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England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An exact and true relation of a most cruell and horrid murther committed by one of the cavaliers, on a woman in Leicester, billetted in her house: who was shot into the back, being within five weeks of the time of her delivery. Read in the house of Commons, and ordered to be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for Thursday next to be a day of thanksgiving within the lines of communication. And throughout the whole kingdome the 27. of this instant Iune, for the great victory. Obtained against the Kings forces, nere Knasby in Northampton-shire the fourteenth of this instant Iune. And ordered to be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. Dom. Com. Together with two exact relations of the said victory the one from Livtenant Generall Cromwell to the Speaker of the house of Commons. The other from a gallant gentleman of publique imployment in that service, who relates all the particulars of the whole day, what persons on both sides were taken, wounded, and kil'd.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for execution of martiall law, according to the meaning of this ordinance, to continue for the space of four moneths from the date hereof. Together with the names of such commissioners as are appointed for the execution thereof. 16. August, 1644. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed published: Henry Elsyng, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Die Mercurij 14. Decemb. 1642. An ordinance, made by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, for the better and more speedy execution, of the late ordinance of the 29. of November, 1642  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Exceeding joyfull nevvs from Lincoln-shire. Or The resolution of the gentry and commonalty, inhabiting in the county of Lineoln [sic], concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty, and the high court of Parliament. Also joyfull nevves from Leicester declaring how Mr Henry Hastings was taken prisoner by the High-Sheriffe of the said county, on Sunday, August 14. 1642. Whereunto is annexed the resolution of the Lords and Commons assembled in this present Parliament, concerning the Kings most Excellent Majesty. Ordered that this be printed and published. Joh. Browne, Cler. Parl.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The Parliaments resolution to the citizens of London concerning His Majesties proceedings wherein they declare their full will and pleasure to unite themselves with the citizens of London, and to enter into a solemne oath with God to defend the truth against the popish army  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  The propositions of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. For a safe and well-grounded peace. Sent to His Majestie at Newcastle, by the Right Honourable the Earle of Pembroke and Montgomery. The earle of Suffolke. Members of the House of Peeres. And Sir Walter Erle Sir John Hipisly [brace] Knights [double brace] Robert Goodwyn Luke Robinson [brace] Esq; members of the House of Commons. Die Mercurii 15. Julii 1646. It is this day ordered by the Lords in Parliament, that the printer belonging to this House shall forthwith print the propositions sent to his majesty at Newcastle for a safe and well grounded peace. And that no other person shall presume to print or reprint the same, or any part thereof, at their perils. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  To the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the hvmble answer of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, to His Majesties last message the 11. September, 1642. With a true coppy of the message.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Sabbathi, 14 Aprilis, 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that upon any action or suit commenced before the Lords Commissioners of the Great-Seal, ...  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Instructions for deputy lieutenants, which are members of the House of Commons, and other lieutenants of severall counties, concerning the last propositions. Together with the names of the commissaries, who are to inroll and value the horses and arms, according to the propositions  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Instructions for deputy lievtenants which are members of the House of Commons, and other lievtenants of severall counties concerning the last propositions: Together with the names of the commissaries, who are to inroll and value the horses and armes according to the propositons. / Ordered that this be forthwith printed. ; H. Elsyng cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Two speciall orders made by the House of Commons in Parliament assembled the one prohibiting that no carriers, or waggoners whatsoever shall be permitted hereafter to go to Oxford or elsewhere without speciall license from the Parliament. The other that if any agent, or servant to any person that bear arms agaist the Parliament, shall presume to come to Westminster, or recide about London, shall be forthwith apprehended as a spy, and proceeded against accordingly.  ●  17

England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)  ●  New propositions from the King of Scotland to the Parliament of that kingdom with his last promise and condescensions and the proclaiming of a new proclamation for His Highness ; also another bloudy fight in Ireland .. the routing of Generall Oneal's army by the Lord of Ards, the raising of the siege at London-Derry and the rallying of the Marq. of Ormond's forces and advancing within 12 miles of Dublin.  ●  17

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  A letter from His Excellencje the Earl of Essex to the gentlemen, freeholders, and other well-affected people in the county of Essex. Also, an order of the House of Commons in Parliament for a contribution for sick souldiers under the command of his excellencie. Together with two other orders of the committee of the House of Commons and Citie of London, for reducing Newcastle, and the parts adjacent. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament assembled, that these be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

Grenville, Richard, Sir, 1600-1658.  ●  A letter written by Sir Richard Grenvile (under his own hand) to an honorable person in the city of London, concerning the affairs of the west. Published by authority.  ●  17

Joyce, George, fl. 1647.  ●  New propositions from the armie, propounded by Cornet Joyce (who lately guarded His Majesties person from Holmby) to all free commoners within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales. Wherein is more fully set forth, their further resolution and proceedings, concerning the Kings Majesties royall person, the preservation of this nation, and touching every member that challenges an interest in this kingdome. ; Whereunto is annexed, the copy of another letter sent from the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and read in the high and honourable court of Parliament. ; Printed for the use and satisfaction of the whole kingdome.  ●  17

Kristina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689, attributed name.  ●  A declaration of the most high and mighty princesse, the Queen of Sweden, concerning Prince Charles, and the Swedish crown with a representation from the States, to Her Majesty, in reference to the same; and Her gracious answer thereunto. Also, the further proceedings of the Prince at the Hague, and his propositions and desires to the States. Together with the Earl of Brainfords letter, to his Highnesse, concerning the Swedish forces. Published by authority.  ●  17

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.  ●  To all the affectors and approvers in England of the London petition of the eleventh of September, 1648, but especially to the owners of it, by their subscriptions, either to it, or any other petition in the behalf of it; and particularly to the first promoters of it, my true friends, the citizens of London, (continuing unshaken in their principles, by offices, places, or other base bribes or rewards) usually meeting at the Whalbone in Lothbury, behinde the Royal Exchange, commonly (but most unjustly) stiled Levellers.  ●  17

Mitton, Thomas, 1597?-1656.  ●  Several letters of great consequence intercepted by Colonel Milton, near Ruthyn in VVales, concerning Irish forces to be brought into England, with other matters of great consequence. Together with a letter sent out of Ireland, to Mr. Pierrepont a member of the House of Commons, concerning the passage, imprisonment, and enlargement of the Earl of Glamorgan: all which were read in the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

Paine, George, Captaine.  ●  A true relation of all the skirmishes between our forces and the Cavaliers at Owlny. Sent in a letter from Captaine George Paine, (one of the Captaines of the Red Regiment) who was an eye-witnesse of every severall conflict, to a deare friend of his in London. Wherein each particular is exactly set downe, for the satisfaction of such as are desirous to know the truth; and to stop the mouth of blasphemous malignants. This is licenced and entred into the Hall Booke according to order.  ●  17

Rudyerd, Benjamin, Sir, 1572-1658.  ●  A worthy speech spoken in the honourable House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Rudyard, this present July, 1642.  ●  17

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  15 Junii, 1648. The particulars of the fight at Colchester (sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) was read in the house of Commons: in which letter it appears, the town is besieged, and five hundred of the enemies were taken prisoners, and six hundred left the town, sixty that were killed buried in one churchyard, besides what was slain in the other part of the town, Sir William Campion slain, one knight more, Col: Cook, Major Eyres, two other majors, and other officers, Mersey Fort taken, with two culverins, two sakers, and one drake, and Col: Steward, Col: Thornton and Sir Bar. Scudamore taken raising forces near Newmarket. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A late letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax's army now in Truro. Relating the severall passages in the treaty, and what is concluded. Communicated to both Houses of Parliament upon Munday 16. March 1645. Die Lunæ 16 March 1645. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Ioh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  17

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the late fight at Colchester, and, how the suburbs of the said town were fired by the Lord Goring, Lord Capel, Sir Charls Lucas, and the rest of the enemy. Printed by the command of the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.  ●  17

Sandys, Edwin, 1611 or 12-1642.  ●  The declaration of Col. Edwyn Sandys in vindication of himself from those calumnious aspersions cast upon him by the Lord Falkland and Secretary Nicholas published and subscribed with his own hand at the randevouze at Worcester, Octob. 11, 1642 : in the presence of Sergeant Major Berry : Thomas Cox, Doctor of Physick : Captain Walter Long : Captain Robert Long : Lyonell Copley, Mustermanster Generall : John Rushworth, Clerk Assistant to the Commons House of Parliament.  ●  17

Scotland. Parliament.  ●  All the transactions between the noblemen and gentlemen now in arms for the covenant, and the officers and soldiers now in arms by authority of the Parliament of the kingdom of Scotland. Together with several orders made by the Committee of Estates in that kingdom, against all that have acted in the late unlawful engagement against the kingdom of England. Signed by command of the commissioners for the treaty, Mr. Tho: Henderson.  ●  17

Scotland. Parliament. Committee of Estates.  ●  Letters from the Committee of Estates at Newcastle, and the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland residing at London to both Houses of Parliament. Together with two papers delivered in to His Maiesty by the Committee of Estates. As also divers letters past between the Committee of Estates, and the Committee of Parliament at York, and Col: General Poyntz. Published by special command.  ●  17

T. I.  ●  A perfect narrative of the proceedings of the army under the command of Col. Michael Iones commander in chiefe of the forces in the province of Leymster in their last advance from Dublin; with the taking of the strong castles and forts of Ballysonan, Allan, Black-hall, Raville, and Granye, in the said province. / Sent in a letter to some persons of quality at Westminster. Published by authority.  ●  17

Tyndale, William, d. 1536.  ●  [The Pentateuch]  ●  17

Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667.  ●  The Earl of Glamorgans negotiations and colourable commitment in Ireland demonstrated: or the Irish plot for bringing ten thousand men and arms into England, whereof three hundred to be for Prince Charls's lifeguard. Discovered in several letters taken in a packet-boat by Sir Tho: Fairfax forces at Padstow in Cornwal. Which letters were cast into the sea, and by the sea coming in, afterwards regained. And were read in the Honorable House of Commons. Together with divers other letters taken by Captain Moulton at sea near Milford-Haven coming out of Ireland, concerning the same plot and negotiation. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  17

A declaration of both houses of Parliament sent to the well-affected brethren of the kingdome of Scotland. Wherein is discovered the manifold dangers, threatning the ruine of his kingdome and the kingdome of Scotland, by the insurrection of many papists and others taking up of armes in the north. With their unfained counsell and desires unto the brethren of Scotland, to take up armes, and to come into England, for the suppressing of these present dangers, and the subduing of these papists forces; Which without prevention are like to bring destruction upon both kingdomes.  ●  17

A perfect relation of the proceedings of both armies since the begining of the battaile on Sunday at one of the clocke, to Tuesday at night being fought between Banbury and Brackley in the county of Oxford. Likewise declaring what prisoners of note are taken, with the true estate of both armies at this present. The names of the prisoners. The E. of Lindsey, generall of the field. The L. Digby, Col. Stradling. Coll. Vavasor, commander of the guard and standard. Col. Lunsford. Likewise how the Kings standard was taken by His Excelencies own hand, ten pieces of ordnance and [illegible] colours, besides 3. or 4. thousand men slaine. Reported to the House of Commons by a post which came from the Army.  ●  17

Certaine observations touching the two great offices of the seneschalsey or high-stewardship, and high-constableship of England.  ●  17

Exceeding joyfull nevves from Warwick-Castle and Banburie sent in a letter from Mr. Fines, son to the Right Honourable the Lord Say, to Mr. Iohn Pym, Esq; a worthy member of the House of Commons. Wherin is declared how the Earl of Northampton had besieged Warwick Castle, and planted against it divers pieces of ordnance, and how he was beaten off by the souldiers that were within the said castle. Also comfortable tydings from Portsmouth, declaring the manner how M. Norton one of the lieutenants for Hampshire, hath took the works which Colonell Goring had made three miles from the town. Hen. Elsing Cler. D. Com.  ●  17

Exceeding joyfull news from Oxford-shire. Being a true relation of a victorious battell fought by the apprentizes, of London, against the cavaliers wherein were slaine 16 of the said cavaliers. And not one of the apprentizes wounded, but one shot through the arme with a pistoll. With divers other exployts against the said cavaliers by the valiant apprentizes. Whereunto is annexed the couragious proceedings of the said apprentizes who are resolved to spend their dearest blood for the good of King and Parliament. Also some remarkeable passages from Banbury and Warwickshire.  ●  17

The declaration of the Levellers concerning Prince Charles, and their treaty with His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax; the particulars of another great fight; the successe thereof, and the number killed and taken prisoners. Also, the declaration of the counties of York, Lincoln, Nottingham, Liecester [sic], and Warwickshire, concerning the Parliament, Army, and Levellers. Together with a new declaration from Scotland, touching religion, King and Kingdome.  ●  17

The western rebel; or, The true UUhiggish standard set up by the true-blue Protestant perkin. To the tune of, Packington's pound.  ●  17

Andrews, Thomas, 17th/18th cent.  ●  His Majesties resolution concerning the setting up of his standard together with the resolution of certain noblemen who were present with His Majestie at York : who when His Majestie resolved to set up his standard at York did disswade him from it : and rather then they would contenauce His Majestie in that resolution left His Majestie and would have come for London : also Sir John Bankes his perswasion for His Majesties return to London : His Majesties consent at the first but afterwards his refusall : together with an order from the House of Peers concerning the stopping of all kinds of ammunition.  ●  18

Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Earl of, 1629-1685  ●  Right honourable, the Lord hath this day, here at Philiphauch ... appeared gloriously for his people  ●  18

City of London (England). Court of Common Council.  ●  17 Martii, 1646. The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen and commons of the City of London in Common-Councel assembled, this day delivered to the honorable, the Commons assembled in Parliament With the answer of the honorable House of Commons thereunto. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this petition, with the answer, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

Committee for the Militia of London.  ●  A declaration of the Committee for the Militia concerning the penalties that are to be inflicted upon those of the trained-bands that exempt themselves in this present expedition : together with a declaration of the Commons assembled in Parliament for the raising of money, plate, and horse to be imployed for the aid and assistance of the Lord Fairfax.  ●  18

Committee for the Militia of London.  ●  A declaration of the Committee for the Militia: concerning the penalties that are to be inflicted upon those of the trained-bands that exempt themselves in this present expedition. Together with a declaration of the Commons assembled in Parliament, for the raising of money, plate, and horse, to be imployed for the aid and assistance of the Lord Fairfax. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

Copland, Patrick, ca. 1570-ca. 1655.  ●  A second courante of newes from the East India in two letters. The one written by Master Patricke Copland then preacher to the English in the East India, to master Adrian Iacobson Hulsebus preacher to the Dutch. The other written by Master Thomas Knowles factor there By both which letters you may vnderstand of some other occurrents betwixt the English and Dutch in those parts  ●  18

Cornwall (England : County)  ●  The association, agreement and protestation of the counties of Cornvvall and Devon, January 5, 1643  ●  18

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.  ●  A new remonstrance and declaration from the army, to the Kings Majesty, and the Prince of Wales; and their message, proposals, and protestation, for the conducting of His Majesties royall person from the Isle of Wight, to His palace at Westminster, in honour, freedome, and trymuph. With the time of His Majesties comming, the articles and conditions thereof, and the armies further proposals to the citizens of London, concerning his Majesty, and the Presbyterian and Independent party.  ●  18

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.  ●  Lieut: Generall Cromwells letter to the House of Commons, of all the particulars of taking the city of Bristoll; and the manner of P: Ruperts marching to Oxford. Together with two orders; the one, for a day of thanksgiving in all parts of the kingdom within the power of the Parliament. And the other, for a collection for a distressed and plundered party in the said city of Bristoll. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and orders be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

England and Wales.  ●  All ordinances and orders, for the better observation of the Lords-Day, and the fast. 9. Decemb. 1646. Ordered, that the ordinances for the better observation of the publick dayes of fast and humiliation and for the better observation of the Lords-Day be printed together, ... Hen. Elsynge Cler. Parl. Dom. Com.  ●  18

England and Wales.  ●  An act of the Commons assembled in Parliament, touching the regulating of the officers of the Navy Customs. Die Martis, 16 Januarii, 1648. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the act entituled, An Act of the Commons assembled in Parliament, touching the regulating of the officers of the Navy and Customs, be forthwith printed and published: H: Scobel, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

England and Wales.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. For the selling of the lands of all the bishops in the kingdome of England, and dominion of Wales, for the service of the common-wealth. : With the instructions and names of all the contractors and trustees for the speedy execution of the same. : Corrected according to the originall. / Die Lunæ, Novemb. 16. 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament that this ordinance with the instructions be forthwith printed and published. ; John Brown, cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  18

England and Wales.  ●  An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. For the selling of the lands of all the bishops in the kingdome of England, and dominion of Wales, for the service of the common-wealth. With the instructions and names of all the contractors and trustees for the speedy execution of the same. Die Lunæ, Novemb. 16. 1646. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament that this ordinance with the instructions be forthwith printed and published. John Brown, Cler. Parliamentorum.  ●  18

England and Wales. Army.  ●  A charge delivered in the name of the Army under the command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, unto the commissioners of Parliament with the Army, at S. Albans, June 14. 1647. and by them sent up to the Parliament, against several members of the Honorable House of Commons. Also a paper delivered to the said commissioners of Parliament, June 15. from his Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, and the Army under his command, of some farther humble proposals and desires to the Honorable Houses of Parliament. Printed and published by the appointment of his Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, and the officers and soldiers of the Army under his command. St. Albans, June 17. 1647. Signed by me John Rushworth.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning His Majesties advancing with his army toward London : with direction that all the trained bands and volunteers be put into a readinesse : also how Sir Iohn Hinderson urged one David Alexander a Scotchman to kill Sir Iohn Hotham and blow up the Parliaments magazine : to who His Majesty gave money and he received it : together with the depositions of the said David Alexander and Sir Iohn Hinderson : whereunto is added severall votes of the Lords and Commons, corrected and amended by the House of Commons to prevent false copies.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  Foure ordinances of the Lords and Commons, assembled in Parliament, viz. The 1. for raising and maintaining of horse and foot for the garrison of Glocester. The 2. for a weekly assessement on the county and city of Glocester. The 3. for a continuance of a weekly assessement on the city and county of Glocester. The 4. concerning currans. 13. Martii 1644. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the severall ordinances for raysing moneys for the city and county of Glocester, be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge Cler. Parl. Dom. Com.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  A declaration of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, expressing their reasons for the adnulling and vacating of these ensuing votes. 15 Januarii, 1648. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and votes be forthwith printed and published. H: Scobel, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Mercurii, 15 Maii, 1644. An order of the Commons assembled in Parliament, for the removall out of the Cities of London and VVestminster, and line of communication, all recusants, wives of recusants, and the wives of such persons as are in arms against the Parliament together with all suspitious persons, or such as have lately come from Oxford, or any of the Kings quarters.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  Die Mercurii, 17. Decembr. 1645. An order of the Commons assembled in Parliament, concerning all such persons as have come in from the Kings quarters, before the first of this instant December.  ●  18

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.  ●  Whereas the Lords in Parliament have this day been informed that the King is resolved to adjourn the next term from Westminster to York ...  ●  18

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.  ●  A letter from the Right Honourable Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, to His Excellency Robert Earle of Essex. Relating his late prosperous successe against the popish army in the north, his expelling them from their workes, and forcing them to raise their siege from before the towne of Hull. Also certifying, how the enemy have fled to Beverley, and were forced to leave divers pieces of ordnance, much powder and ammunition behind them. Being upon the same day wherein the Earle of Manchester obtained the victory neere Horn-castle in Lincolnshire. Printed by his Excellencies speciall direction.  ●  18

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Sir Thomas Fairfaxs his last letter of the treaty with Sir Ralph Hopton, and a declaration of the proceedings of his Majesties agents with the Irish rebels, by way of answer to his propositions concerning his majesties generall treaty for peace. The conditions made between his Majesties agents and the Irish; with the transaction of the businesse of the Earl of Glamorgan, and other notable observances, by way of answer to Sir Ralph Hopton. A copy of Sir Ralph Hoptons demands made to the generall; with a list of such as came in to Sir Thomas Fairfax during the treaty. Prince Charles it is beleeved will come in, and also that Exeter will capitulate, and Barnstable, and Pendennis the like. Sent to the Committee of the Army, and commanded to be printed and published according to order.  ●  18

Federici, Cesare.  ●  The voyage and trauaile of M. Cæsar Frederick, merchant of Venice, into the East India, the Indies, and beyond the Indies. Wherein are contained very pleasant and rare matters, with the customes and rites of those countries. Also, heerein are discovered the merchandises and commodities of those countreyes, aswell the aboundaunce of goulde and siluer, as spices, drugges, pearles, and other jewelles. Written at sea in the Hercules of London: comming from Turkie, the 25. of March. 1588. For the profitabvle instruction of merchants and all other trauellers for their better direction and knowledge of those countreyes. Out of Italian, by T H.  ●  18

Gebhard, Truchsess von Waldburg, Archbishop and Elector of Cologne, 1547-1601.  ●  The proclamation and edict of the archbyshop, and prince elector of Culleyn. Declarynge his occasion and earnest intention, to bring in the free exercise of the preaching of the Gospel, and peace and lybertie to true Christian religion Proclaymed at Bon, in the yeare of our Lorde, 1583. Imprinted at Antwerp, in Tannets streete, at the signe of the Gylden Bible, by Paule Braeckvelt, 1583. With the consent and priuiledge of the lordes of of the cittie of Antwerp.  ●  18

Gentleman in Dublin.  ●  The last, best, and truest nevves from Ireland, that came since the rebellion sent from a Gentleman in Dublin to his friend, a divine, in London.  ●  18

Great Britain, Parliament.  ●  Good newes from Westchester, by good intelligence: shewing the resolution of that city to adventure their lives and fortunes in defence of the King and Parliament, being lately opposed by the cavaliers. Also a perfect reltaion [sic] of the Lord Brooke his fidelity to the Parliament, going down to Warwick Castle for the defence of his countrey. Also the manner of Sir Iohn Sackvills apprehension neere Seaven-Oake in Kent. With the number of horse lately taken by the Earle of Warwick coming from Flanders. And the description of a great combustion at Brainford on Tuesday last, being the 16. of this instant August. wherein many of the cavaliers had much mischiefe. Hen. Elsing Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

Horton, Thomas, d. 1649.  ●  A true confirmation of the great victory in VVales: sent in a letter to the Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, from Colonel Thomas Horton from Bridge-end, May 13. 1648. With a list of the officers and others taken prisoners at the fight, and brought up by Captain Nicholets, who was engaged in the whole service; which letter and list were read in the said House, and ordered to be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.  ●  A true relation of the taking of Sherborn castle. With six hundred prisoners, one thousand arms, and great store of other provisions. Sent in two letters, the one, to the Right Honourable, William Lenthall Speaker of the House of Commons. And the other, to Edmund Prideaux and Dennis Bond, Esqs; members of the said House. Commanded to be forthwith printed by the Honorable, William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons.  ●  18

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.  ●  The charters of London: or, The second part of Londons liberty in chaines discovered. In which by the ancient, rationall, and fundamentall charters of the famous City of London, is proved and declared, that it is the true and undeniable right of all and every the barons, burgesses, free-men, or commoners of London, to have their free vote in chusing out, annually from amongst themselves, a lord major, two sheriffes, and all their alder-men; ... with divers other things worth the knowledg of all the free-men, not only of London, but of all England. For whose good this is published by Lieut. Col: John Lilburn, prisoner in the Tower of London, for the common liberties of the kingdome against the usurpations of the House of Lords.  ●  18

Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643.  ●  A letter written by the French king to the Cardinall Richieleu occasioned upon a letter ... from Pope Vrban the 8, intimating the miserable condition the Catholicks (both in England and Ireland) are like to come into, and upon some late proceedings of the Parliament in England : commanding the said cardinall to hold and observe the like strict hand towards the Hugonets, or Protestants, in France : whereunto is added the Cardinals answer to His Majesty and expression of his zeale in the observation of his commands therin / faithfully translated out of the French copy.  ●  18

Meldrum, John, Sir, d. 1645.  ●  The copy of a letter sent to the King by Sir Jo. Meldrum.  ●  18

Mubashshir ibn Fātik, Abū al-Wafāʼ, 11th cent. Mukhtār al-ḥikam wa-maḥāsin al-kalim.  ●  Here endeth the book named the dictes or sayengis of the philosophhres ...  ●  18

Rudyerd, Benjamin, Sir, 1572-1658.  ●  A worthy speech spoken in the honourable House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Rudyard, this present July, 1642  ●  18

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.  ●  A more full and exact relation (being the third letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) of the several treaties between Sir Tho. Fairfax and Sir Ralph Hopton, and of his coming into the Parliament. Together with the coming in of the gentry of that county to Sir Thomas, and the taking of Saint Mawes, the principle fort of Pendennis Castle. Which letter was read in the House of Commons. 17. Martii. 1645. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

Scotland. Convention of Estates.  ●  The last declarations of the Committee of Estates now assembled in Scotland, concerning their proceedings in opposition to the late unlawfull engagement against England. Together with the articles agreed upon by the commissioners appointed by the noblemen, gentlemen, and burgesses who protested against the late engagement. And the answer thereunto.  ●  18

Smart, Ithiel, 1598 or 9-1661.  ●  A more exact and perfect relation of the treachery, apprehension, conviction, condemnation, confession, and execution, of Francis Pitt, aged 65. Who was executed in Smithfield on Saturday, October the 12, 1644. For endeavouring to betray the garrison of Rushall-Hall in the county of Stafford, to the enemy. / Published by [bracket] Ithiel Smart and Edward Archer [bracket] two ministers. Who were acquainted with him in his life, and present with him at his death. By speciall command.  ●  18

Thompson, William, d. 1649.  ●  Montrosse totally routed at Tividale in Scotland on Saturday last, by Lieutenant Generall Lesly, where were taken and kill'd two thousand foot, eight hundred horse, and nine knights; and all the Kings papers and writings sent to Montrosse are taken. Sent to a member of the Honorable House of Commons, and appointed to be forthwith printed.  ●  18

University of Oxford.  ●  April 18. 1676. Whereas on Friday last, April 14th at midnight, several outrages were committed by breaking the windowes as well of colleges, as private houses, in many places of this city  ●  18

Waller, Hardress, Sir, 1604?-1666?  ●  A true relation of the late occurrences in Ireland in two letters; one brought over by a noble gentleman, Sir Hards Waller, of a sharpe skirmish there happened the 29. of Iune last, betwixt the Right Honourable the Lord Inchguin, Captain William Jephton, and Sir William Courtney, of the English party, and the rebels on the other side in the province of Munster, dated from Ireland the 8. of this instant Iuly. The other dated the fourth of Iulie from I.H. to his uncle W.E. wherein relation is made of three severall defeats given to the rebels by the Lord of Kelonmikie, the Lord of Broughall, and others. With the taking of 6. ensignes, 8. drums, and armes for 500. men, with great store of bootie.  ●  18

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.  ●  A letter sent from the Right Honorable, Robert Earl of Warwick: to the Right Honorable, the speaker to the House of Peers: concerning the present state and condition, with the manner of the raising of the siege, of Lyme: with a relation of divers other remarkable passages concerning the Queen, the Prince, and the Lord Hopton, with the delivering up of Weymouth to the Parliament. Printed according to order.  ●  18

Well-wisher to his King and countrey.  ●  Englands miserie, if not prevented by the speedie remedie of a happie union between His Maiestie and this Parliament. By His Majesties concurrance with them, to discard all false flattering Achitophel-cavaliers, proud ambitious prelates, and blood-suck thirsting church papists, as well as profest, about His Majesties sacred person and councels. Written by a well-wisher to His King and countrey. Together with the copie of a letter sent from a friend in Lancashire, to a gentleman in Grays-Inne-Lane. As also an order from both Houses of Parliament to the sheriffs of York and Lincolnshire for suppressing of forces that disturbe the peace of the kingdom. Jo. Brown, Cler. Parl.  ●  18

Wilde, John, 1590-1669.  ●  A letter sent from [brace] Mr. Sergeant Wilde, and Humphrey Salwey, [brace] Esq; both members of the House of Commons, to the Honorable, William Lentall Esquior, Speaker of the House of Commons; concerning divers passages at the quarter sessions in Worcester, about the execution of the commission of array, and the ordinance of the militia: at which sessions was the greatest assembly that hath been seen for many yeers past. Together with the humble petition of the grand-jury-men of that sessions to the knights, and justices of that county; wherein it appears they are well satisfied of the illegality of the commission of array; with their desires of the speedy execution of the militia, by them who are intrusted therewith. Read in the House of Commons, and ordered by them to be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  18

A declaration of the well-affected common-councel-men of the City of London, in the name of themselvs, and the inhabitants thereof, concerning the injustice and oppression which is unequally cast and laid upon the distressed citizens. Wherein they remonstrate a speedy and just way, for the taking off of all heavy burdens relieving the oppressed, the mitigating of taxes and assesments, and laying it upon rich marchants, and others, who are able to bear it, to the end that those who have bin oppressed may now go free. Extracted out of the original, and published according to order; to the end, that all cities and townes within this nation, may take it as a president for their future ease and freedome, against all oppressours whatsoever.  ●  18

A diurnall out of the North, or, The daily occurrances of this weeke, with every particular passage at Yorke and Beverley, unto this present 16 of Iuly, 1642.  ●  18

A most execrable and barbarous murder done by an East-Indian devil, or a native of Java-Major, in the road of Bantam, aboard an English ship called the Coster, on the 22. of October last, 1641. Wherein is shewed how the wicked villain came to the said ship and hid himself till it was very dark, and then he mudrdered [sic] all the men that were a board, except the cooke, and three boyes. And lastly, how the murderer himselfe was justly requited. Captain William Minor being an eye-witnesse of this bloudy massacre.  ●  18

An exact relation of Prince Rupert his marching out of Bristoll, the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. according to articles of agreement made betweene him and the Right Honourable, Sir Thomas Fairfax. With the manner how, and the place whither he is to goe, as how farre the Generall himselfe accompanied him, the number of his forces both horse and foot, of his wagons, and other particulars. Also what ordnance, arms, ammunition, and all other provisions which Sir Thomas found in the city, forts, and castle, fully exprest. Published by authority.  ●  18

Englands condition considered, and bewailed. Wherein, the obstructions of peace, and the wayes essayed to effect it are rightly stated, and argued, between the Parliament, and the Scots Commissioners. With many observations on their late papers, concerning the foure bils, and propositions sent to the King. Imprimatur, Gilb. Mabbot.  ●  18

Four petitions to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax: viz. I. From the inhabitants of the county of Essex, presented to his Excellency at the late rendezvous at Triplo-heath. II. From the inhabitants of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, presented to his Excellency at St. Albans, 12 June present. III. From the inhabitants of the county of Buckingham, presented to his Excellency at S. Albans, 15 June present. IV. From the inhabitants of the county of Hertford, presented to his Excellency at S. Albans, 16 June present. Also a speech made to his Excellency at the delivery of the petition for Buckingham, by the presenter. Published at the earnest desire of the petitioners, and for the general satisfaction of the kingdom.  ●  18

Amsterdam (Netherlands). Raad.  ●  A coppy of a letter sent by the burga-masters and Councel of Amsterdam to the rest of the city's that have their session in the Assembly of the States of Holland and West-Frezland  ●  19

Ashley, Thomas, 17th cent, attributed name.  ●  Prosperous proceedings in Ireland: being a remonstrance, or exact relation of the most distressed estate of the inhabitants of Galloway, Arrowmoore, and Baltimoore, when that worthy captaine Captaine Thomas Ashley, Captaine of the imployment of London first arrived there; shewing the most inhumane, unparaleld crueltie of the rebells to the protestants, nurthering them in the open streets. As also, shewing the happie successe God hath given him, in defeating the Rebells, by taking of castles from them, with many hundred head of cattell, for the reliefe of the poore distressed Protestants. As was certified to the Honorable Houses of Parliament (the 15. of October 1642.) by three certificates, under the hands of divers of the gentry and clergie, inhabiting within the said places (whose names are within mentioned) presented as a meanes of his continuance for the further defence of the aforesaid places, with all his successefull proceedings since his first arrivall to the present. All which good services were thankfully accepted of both Houses of Parliament, and desired to be printed.  ●  19

Booker, John, 1603-1667.  ●  No Mercurius aquaticus, but a cable-rope, double twisted for Iohn Tayler, the water-poet, who escaping drowning in a paper-wherry-voyage, is reserved for another day as followeth, viz by John Booker.  ●  19

Coe, Richard, 17th cent.  ●  An exact diarie. Or A breife relation of the progresse of Sir William Wallers army since the joyning of the London avxilliaries with his forces: which was the twelfth of May 1644. untill their returne homeward on Thursday the 11 of Iuly following. Relating the perticulars of every skirmish battle and march dureing the said time. By Richard Coe under Cap. Gore of the Tower Hamlets who was present in the whole expedition.  ●  19

Corbet, Roger.  ●  Articles of impeachment, agreed upon by the army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, sent to the Honourable House of Commons, together with their charge, and signed John Rushworth, Secretary; against Sir Iohn Clotworthy. Sir Wil. Waller. Sir Philip Stapleton. Sir Iohn Maynard. [brace] Sir William Lewis. Maj. Gen. Massie. Col. Hollis Esq. Mr. Glyn. [brace] Mr. Nichols. Mr. VValter Long. Colonell Harlow. Members of the House of Commons. Together with the gallant answer of the said members, to their impeachment.  ●  19

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.  ●  Lieut: General Cromwels letter to the honorable William Lenthal Esq; speaker of the honorable House of Commons, concerning his last proceedings in the kingdom of Scotland, in order to the establishment of a firm and lasting peace between the two nations: all the enemies forces there being disbanded. With another letter from the Lieutenant General to the Committee of Estates, representing the great damage the kingdom of England hath received from that kingdom by the late invasion. And the Committee of Estates ansvver thereunto. Together with a declaration of their proceedings in opposition to the late unlawful engagement against England. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters, answer and declaration be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  19

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  A declaration of the army of England, upon their march into Scotland. Signed in the name, and by the appointment of his excellency the Lord General Cromwel, and his councel of officers. Jo: Rushworth Secr' Die Veneris, 19 Julii, 1650. Resolved by the Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti.  ●  19

England and Wales. Parliament.  ●  An act for the abolishing the kingly office in England, Ireland, and the dominions thereunto belonging.  ●  19

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  The copy of a letter presented by a member of the Commons House of Parliament; concerning divers passages at Portsmouth. Read in the said House, the 17th day of August, 1642. 17. Aug. 1642. Ordered that the said letter shall be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  19

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.  ●  The sentence of the House of Commons, vpon Mr. Henry Darell, for reporting that Master Pym a member of the said House, should take a bribe of thirty pounds: Together, with the said Master Darells acknowledgement of his errour therein. / Ordered that this acknowledgment of Master Darells, and the sentence of the Commons thereupon bee forthwith printed. ; H. Elsynge cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  19

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.  ●  Terrible nevves from York declaring the barbarous actions of the cavaliers at Yorke in plundering the houses, seizing the goods and imprisoning the persons of those citizens that refuse to contribute money to maintaine a war against the Parliament : having already plundered above twenty citizens houses and imprisoned diverse of the aldermen for not contributing money to maintain the foresaid war : also how they cruelly threaten to kill diverse godly and religious ministers in the said city if they will not preach as they would have them : also the Earle of Essex his instructions to the counties of Derby, Northampton, Warwick, and diverse other counties, to stand upon their guard and raise the power of the counties to withstand the cavaliers and prevent the like miseries and calamities in other parts of this Kingdome.  ●  19

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.  ●  A letter sent from the right honorable the Lord Fairfax, to the committee of both kingdoms: concerning the great victory, lately obtained (by Gods blessing) at Selby in York-shire. Wherein is more exactly set forth the manner of performing that gallant service, then hath been published in former relations. Together with a list of the commanders that were there taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter, with the list, and the order for Thanksgiving on Tuesday next, be printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl.D. Com.  ●  19

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  An Exact and true relation of the many several messages, that have passed between His Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, and the Marquesse of Worcester, governour of Ragland-Castle, touching surrender thereof together, with a copy of the propositions sent to the generall from the Marquesse of Worcester, out of Ragland-Castle, and His Excellencies refusall to treat on them : also, the names of our commissioners appointed to treate with the enemy, upon the propositions sent to them from the generall.  ●  19

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq: Speaker of the House of Commons; concerning the taking of Sherborn Castle, with 16. pieces of ordnance, one morter piece, and 344. common souldiers. With another letter to the said Mr. Speaker, of the particulars of all the proceedings against the enemy at Sherborn Castle Together with a list of the prisoners of war, taken at Sherborn Castle, Aug. 15. 1645. Also, the oath taken by the inhabitants of Exeter. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters with the list, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  ●  19

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.  ●  The Kings Majesties speech to the commissioners at Nottingham, on Saturday the 13. of February, in the praise of Sir Thomas Fairfax, concerning the trust which was reposed in him by the Parliament. And his fidelity to His Majestie. With divers questions propounded by His Majestie to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. And Sir Thomas Fairfax his answer to His Majesty again concerning them.  ●  19