A new declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, in answer to His Majesties letter to the lord major and the court of aldermen of the city of London, and concerning his declaration to the county of Yorke at Heyworth Moore by his last speciall summonds, Luna 20. day of Junæ, 1642. / Ordered by the Lords in Parliament that this declaration be forthwith printed and published, Joh: Brown cler. Parl. ; With a letter from the Lord Paget, lord lievtenant of the county of Buckingham, to the earle of Holland, shewing the readinesse of that county to obey the ordinance of Parliament touching the militia ; and the examination of the Lord Magwire, Colonell Read, cousin-germane to Tyrone, Capt. Mac Mallion, brother-in-law to Philomy O-neale, the relation being truly taken from their owne mouths word for word as followeth, before a committee of both houses in the court of wards on Munday the 21. of June, 1642.

Newes from Yorke With His Majesties propositions to the Lords there.

A Copy of the articles for the surender of the city of Yorke, July the 16, 1644

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

Lieut. Generall Cromwells letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq., speaker of the House of Commons, of the surrender of Langford-House neer Salisbury with the articles of agreement concerning the same : together with a letter concerning a great victory obtained by Col. Rossiter against Prince Rupert and Prince Maurice, neer Belvoyr Castle in Leicestershire : also another letter concerning the taking of two hundred horse ...

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.

New-Babels confusion. Or, Severall votes of the Commons assembled in Parliament; against certain papers, entituled, The agreement of the people for a firm and present peace upon grounds of common right. Delivered to them in the name of all the freeborn people of England. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these votes be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler' Parl' D. Com'.

A briefe memento to the present un-parliamentary junto touching their present intentions and proceedings, to depose & execute Charles Steward, their lawfull King. By William Prynne Esquire, a Member of the House of Commons, and prisoner under the Armies tyranny; who, it seemes, have levyed war against the Houses of Parliament, their quandam-masters whose Members they now forcibly take and detaine captives, during their lawfull pleasures.

A breife memento to the present vnparliamentary ivnto touching their present intentions and proceedings to depose and execute Charles Stewart, their lawful King / by William Prynne ...

A Serious and faithfull representation of the judgments of ministers of the Gospel within the the province of London contained in a letter from the to the general and his councell of war / delivered to His Excellence by some of the subscribers, Ian. 18, 1649.

Three speeches spoken at a common-hall, Thursday the 3. of Iuly, 1645. / By Mr. Lisle, Mr. Tate, Mr. Brown, Members of the House of Commons: containing many observations upon the Kings letters, found in his own cabinete at Nasiby fight, and sent to the Parliament by Sir Thomas Fairfax, and read at a common-hall. Published according to order.

His Maiesties message sent to the Parliament April 8, 1642 concerning his resolution to go into Ireland for suppressing the rebels there.

Another word to the wise, shewing that the delay of justice is great injustice by displaying heavier grievances in petitions from severall counties to the House of Commons and letters to Parl[i]ament men, from Mr. John Musgrave, Gentleman, one of the commissioners from Cumberland and Westmerland, for presenting their grievances to the Parliament, who, instead either of redressing those two counties grievances, or prosecuting the charge given in by him against Mr. Richard Barwis, a Parliament man ... did illegally commit the said Mr. John Musgrave to the Fleet, where he hath lain these 4. moneths without any justice on tryall of his businesse ...

A discourse betwixt Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, and Mr Hugh Peter: upon May 25. 1649. Published by a friend, for the publick benefit

The Lord Marques of Argyle's speech to a grand committee of both Houses of Parliament the 25th of this instant June, 1646 together with some papers of the commissioners for the kingdom of Scotland, wherein they do give their consent to the sending of the propositions of peace to His Majesty, and desire their armies to be supplyed, and the accounts between the kingdoms to be perfected, to the end all armies may be disbanded, &c. : also His Majesties letter to the Marques of Ormond discharging all further treaty with the Irish rebels : and a letter from General Major Monro concerning the state of affairs in Ireland.; Speech to a grand committee of both Houses of Parliament the 25th of this instant June 1646

A letter from the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland residing here at London to William Lenthall Esq. Speaker of the House of Commons concerning the present proceedings in this kingdome, against religion, the King, and government : together with their declaration and protestation against the taking away His Majesties life.

To the right honourable, the supreme authority of this nation, the Commons assembled in Parliament an appeal in the humble chain of justice against Tho. Lord Fairfax, general of the English army, raised, and declared to be raised, for the propogation and defence of impartial justice, and just liberty in the nation / by Captain William Bray ...

The heads of a charge delivered in the name of the armie under the command of Sr. Thomas Fairfax, unto the commissioners of Parliament now with the armie at St. Albans, June the 14, 1647 to be by them sent up to the Parliament against Denzel Hollis Esquire, Sr. Philip Stapleton, Sr. Wil. Lewis, Sr. Iohn Clotworthy, Sr. William Waller, Sr. Iohn Maynard Knights : Major Generall Massie, Mr. Glynn Recorder of London, Colonel Walter Long, Colonel Edward Harley, and Anthony Nichols Esquire, members of the House of Commons, joyntly or severally : together with a paper prefixed, delivered to the right honourable commissioners of Parliament now with the army, June the 15, 1647 / from his Excellencie Sr. Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command.

Lieut. Generall Cromwells letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq., speaker of the House of Commons, of the surrender of Langford-House neer Salisbury with the articles of agreement concerning the same : together with a letter concerning a great victory obtained by Col. Rossiter against Prince Rupert and Prince Maurice, neer Belvoyr Castle in Leicestershire : also another letter concerning the taking of two hundred horse ...

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.

Generall Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the storming and taking of Tiverton Castle and Church. Together with a perfect list of the commanders and souldiers that were taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

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.

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

The transactions of several matters between Lieut: Gen: Cromwel and the Scots, for surrendring the towns of Bervvick, Carlisle, and all other garisons belonging to the kingdom of England. Together with the reason of Lieut: Gen: Cromwels entring the Kingdom of Scotland to assist the marquis of Argyle. Die Jovis, 28 Septembr. 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the extracts of the letters of the committee at Derby-house to Lieut: General Cromwel, and the whole dispatch from Lieut: General Cromwel now reported, and the votes thereupon, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

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

New-Babels confusion. Or, Severall votes of the Commons assembled in Parliament; against certain papers, entituled, The agreement of the people for a firm and present peace upon grounds of common right. Delivered to them in the name of all the freeborn people of England. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these votes be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler' Parl' D. Com'.

The storming and totall routing of tythes wherein is shewed the unlawfullnesse of claiming them by the now pretended tribe of Levy, and both takers and payers therein denying Christ to be come in the flesh / by Edward Barber.

The storming and totall routing of tythes wherein is shewed the unlawfullnesse of claiming them by the now pretended tribe of Levy, and both takers and payers therein denying Christ to be come in the flesh / by Edward Barber.

A copy of the speakers letter to the vice-chancellour and the heads of houses of the Vniversity of Oxford together with the protestation and declaration with it.

A copy of the speakers letter to the vice-chancellour and the heads of houses of the Vniversity of Oxford together with the protestation and declaration with it.

An act for suppressing the detestable sins of incest, adultery and fornication

A letter from Colonel Hewson from Finagh in Ireland, of the 14 of March, 1650. To the honorable William Lenthal Esq; speaker of the Parliament of England: vvith articles of the surrender of Finagh castle, and other strong holds. And a list of the prisoners taken. Die Martis, 25 Martii, 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter and articles, with a list of the prisoners taken, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti.

A breife memento to the present vnparliamentary ivnto touching their present intentions and proceedings to depose and execute Charles Stewart, their lawful King / by William Prynne ...

Part of the famous speech of William Prynn esq, Decemb. 48, touching K. Charles I

A Serious and faithfull representation of the judgments of ministers of the Gospel within the the province of London contained in a letter from the to the general and his councell of war / delivered to His Excellence by some of the subscribers, Ian. 18, 1649.

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.; Laws, etc.

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

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

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

Two letters sent to the Honoble [sic] William Lenthal Esq., Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons the one, concerning the great victory obtained at Cardiffe by the Parliaments forces under the command of Major General Laughorn wherein were slain about two hundred and fifty, eight hundred taken prisoners whereof two lieut. colonels, two majors, ten captains, ten lieutenants, divers ensigns, with other inferior officers : the other, concerning Sir Tho. Fairfax's march into Cornwal.

A letter sent to the Hono[ra]ble William Lenthal Esq. speaker of the Honorable House of Commons : concerning Sir Thomas Fairfax's rovting of the enemy in the West, neer Bodman, March 8, 1645 : together with the Lord Hoptons answer to Sir Thomas Fairfax's summons.

Sir Thomas Fairfax's proceedings in the vvest against the enemy since he advanced to Bodman in Cornvval sent to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Wherein is a list of the names of the Lord Mohuns and divers other persons of quality of that county that are come in to the Parliament. Together with the Cornish petition to Sir Tho: Fairfax, for their acceptance to joyn with him in this cause. Also a summons sent to the Lord Hopton. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and petition be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

A declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, concerning their firm resolutions for the Parliament, in adhering to the judgement and determination thereof, as to the supream court of judicature of the kingdom. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, of Nov. 23. 1645. be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Sir Thomas Fairfax letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning all the passages of his army since his advance from Exeter, and the manner of routing the Princes and the Lord Hoptons forces at Torrington, together with all the particulars in that expedition. Also another letter from a gentleman of quality, of the whole passages of this great victory. Both which were read in the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Col: Morgan Governor of Glocester's letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the total routing and taking of Sir Jacob Ashley and his army upon the Wold, intended to joyn with His Majesties army at Oxford. Together with a list of the persons of quality, and officers in commission taken in that fight by the Parliaments forces. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

His Majesties two speeches one to the knights, gentlemen, and freeholders of the county of Nottingham at Newark ; the other to the knights gentlemen and freeholders of the county of Lincoln at Lincoln.

His Majesties gracious message to both Houses of Parliament, sent from Nottingham, August 25. With the answer of the Lords and Commons to the said message: and His Majesties reply to the same. Sept. 2. Together with the answer and humble petition of both Houses to His Majesties last message: and also His Majesties message in reply to the said answer, Sept. 11. 1642.

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.

The Irish cabinet: or His Majesties secret papers, for establishing the Papall clergy in Ireland, with other matters of high concernment, taken in the carriages of the Archbishop of Tuam, who was slain in the late fight at Sliggo in that kingdom. Together with two exact and full relations of the severall victories obtained by the Parliaments forces, through Gods blessing, in the same kingdom. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that His Majesties papers taken at Sliggo, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

The humble desires and propositions of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, presented to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty at his court at Oxford, February 3. 1642. : With His Maiesties answer thereunto, and six propositions propounded by him to both houses, to be debated upon, with the rest. / Die Lunæ. Feb. 6. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these propositions, with His Majesties answer thereunto shall be forthwith printed and published. ; Io. Browne cler. Parliamentorum.

A letter sent from the Queen of England to the Kings Majesty at Newport; concerning the overtures of the treaty and His proceedings with the commissioners for peace. With Her Majesties advice and desires touching the said treaty; and Her propositions concerning all His Majesties subjects within His realmes and dominions. Also, His Majeseies last concessions for peace, delivered to the commissioners, to be sent to both Houses of Parliament; shewing how far He hath given His royall assent to the second bill, touching bishops and church-government.

To the right honourable, the supreme authority of this nation, the Commons assembled in Parliament an appeal in the humble chain of justice against Tho. Lord Fairfax, general of the English army, raised, and declared to be raised, for the propogation and defence of impartial justice, and just liberty in the nation / by Captain William Bray ...

A remonstrance from his excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the armie under his command concerning their just and clear proceedings hitherto, in the behalfe of the Parliament, Kingdom, & themselves: and the evill and trecherous dealing they have found from the enemies to their own, and the Parliaments and kingdomes peace and freedome. Together with their present difficulties and dangers in relation thereunto: and their present resolutions thereupon. With the grounds of all these. By the appointment of his Excellency, and the generall councell of his army. Signed Jo. Rushworth, secretarie.

A declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command as it was humbly tendered to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : as also to the Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London : concerning the just and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome : with some humble proposals and desires.

A declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command as it was humbly tendered to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : as also to the Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London : concerning the just and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome : with some humble proposals and desires.

A declaration, or representation from His Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Army under his command humbly tendred to the Parliament, concerning the iust and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome. With some humble proposals and desires. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with the officers and souldiers of his Army. Signed John Rushworth, secretary.

A declaration from Sir Thomas Fairfax and the army under his command as it was humbly tendered to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : as also to the Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London : concerning the just and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome : with some humble proposals and desires.

A declaration, or representation from His Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Army under his command humbly tendred to the Parliament, concerning the iust and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome. With some humble proposals and desires. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with the officers and souldiers of his Army. Signed John Rushworth, secretary.

A declaration of the officers and armies, illegall, injurious, proceedings and practises against the XI. impeached members: (not to be parallel'd in any age) and tending to the utter subversion of free Parliaments, rights, priviledges, freedome, and all common justice. And to introduce a meer arbitrary power in the very highest court of iustice.

An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the speedy setting forth of certaine ships, in all points furnished for war, to prevent the bringing over of souldiers, money, ordnance, and other ammunition from beyond the sea to assist the King against the Parliament in England.; Laws, etc.

A second letter from the right honourable the Lord Fairfax, of his late prosperous proceedings against the Earle of New-castle, and his popish army in Yorke-shire. Presented to the Parliament, and read in both houses, on Wensday the 4. of January. 1642. With an order of the Lords and Commons, that if any of the trained-bands within the city of London, Westminster, or the county of Middlesex; shall neglect to repaire to their colours as often as they shall be required, they shall suffer two days impisonment [sic] or else pay five shillings for the offence. Die Mercurii 4. Ian. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and order shall be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

The proposalls delivered to the Earl of Nottingham, and the rest of the commissioners of Parliament, residing with the army, from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the army resolved upon at a Generall Councell of Warre held at Reading July 17, 1647 : with a message sent by the Lord Wharton to the Parliament : and a letter to the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common Councell, concerning the disposall of the Militia of London into the former hands.

The Just request of the officers and souldiers of this army under the command of His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax to their free elected councell agitators

The Humble petition of the county of Cornwall to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie subscribed by above seven thousand hands : with His Majesties answer thereunto : whereunto is added the oaths of allegiance and supremacie.

A breife memento to the present vnparliamentary ivnto touching their present intentions and proceedings to depose and execute Charles Stewart, their lawful King / by William Prynne ...

Mr. Pryn's last and finall declaration to the Commons of England, concerning the King, Parliament, and Army. And his remonstrance and proposals to the kingdome, shewing, that it is high treason, to compasse or imagine the deposition or death of our Soveraign Lord King Charles. With the oath of allegiance to His Majesty, taken by the Parliament men, before their admission into the House as members. / By William Pryn, of Lincolns-Inne, Esq.

A true relation concerning the late fight at Torrington between the forces under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the forces under the command of Lord Hopton and others : sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq., speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and by him appointed to be forthwith printed and published.

Sir William Breretons letter concerning the surrender of the city of Chester for the Parliament: together with the articles agreed on betwixt both parties, and the commissioners names. Sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and appointed to be forthwith printed and published

Colonel Hammond's letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, wherein he desires, that Mr. Osborns charge against Major Rolph, may be brought to a speedy examination. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. With a letter sent to the Honorable Committee at Derby-house, concerning the taking of the Earl of Holland, and many officers of quality, two hundred horse, much gold and silver, with other good booty. Ordered by the said Committee, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Gualther Frost Secr'

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.

The articles and charge of the armie against fourscore of the Parliament men, who have acted contrary to the trust reposed in them by the people, and would have His Majesties late concessions to be a ground of peace with the names and number of those who were seized on by Col. Pride on Wednesday last at Westminster and committed to safe custody : likewise, the further demands of His Excellency and the Generall Councel of Officers, and their desires touching Major Generall Brown, sheriff of the city of London.

The Declaration of His Excellencie the Lord Generall Fairfax, and his generall councell of officers shewing the grounds of the armies advance towards the city of London.

The association, agreement and protestation of the counties of Cornvvall and Devon, January 5, 1643

His Majesties letter and declaration to the sheriffes and city of London. Ianuary 17, 1642

The copy of a letter sent from His Excellencie Robert, Earle of Essex, to Mr. Pym, a member of the House of Commons also a order for the printing of Edw. Nicholas his letter, His Majesties secretary, to Sir Will. Boswell His Majesties resident with the States of the United Provinces ... together with the true relation of the passages at Sherbourn-Hill, which have relation to the aforesaid letters.

A letter from the speaker of the House of Commons, to the gentry, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Yorkshire in answer to their protestation

A true copie of a paper delivered by the Duke of Hamilton to some of his servants at St James that morning before he suffred, in the presence of Doctor Sibbald.

The Lord Inchiquins queries to the Protestant clergy of the province of Munster, with theyr answer to the said queeres as also Sir Richard Blagues speech, chaireman to the Assembly of the Confederate Catholicks at Killkenny, made to His Excellence the Lord Marquis of Ormond upon signing of the articles of peace : and His Exellencies answer to Sr. Richard Blagues speech.; Queries to the Protestant clergy of the province of Munster

A letter sent to the Hono[ra]ble William Lenthal Esq. speaker of the Honorable House of Commons : concerning Sir Thomas Fairfax's rovting of the enemy in the West, neer Bodman, March 8, 1645 : together with the Lord Hoptons answer to Sir Thomas Fairfax's summons.

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

Colonel Hammond's letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, wherein he desires, that Mr. Osborns charge against Major Rolph, may be brought to a speedy examination. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. With a letter sent to the Honorable Committee at Derby-house, concerning the taking of the Earl of Holland, and many officers of quality, two hundred horse, much gold and silver, with other good booty. Ordered by the said Committee, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Gualther Frost Secr'

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.

An exact relation of the delivering up of Reading to His Excellencie the Earl of Essex; and how the Kings forces have quitted Cyrencester and Brill: with the true relation of the fight at Caversham. As it was sent in a letter to the speaker of the House of Commons, by these worthy members of the said House: Sir Philip Stapleton, John Hampden, and Arthur Goodwin, Esquires. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Severall letters from Scotland relating to the proceedings of the army there read in Parliament the sixth day of September, one thousand six hundred and fifty.

The first lecture of an introduction to cosmographie: being a description of all the vvorld. Read publiquely at Sr. Balthazar Gerbiers academy. Imprimatur, Hen: Scobell, Cleric: Parliamenti.

An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament for the speedy setting forth of certaine ships, in all points furnished for war, to prevent the bringing over of souldiers, money, ordnance, and other ammunition from beyond the sea to assist the King against the Parliament in England.; Laws, etc.

A second letter from the right honourable the Lord Fairfax, of his late prosperous proceedings against the Earle of New-castle, and his popish army in Yorke-shire. Presented to the Parliament, and read in both houses, on Wensday the 4. of January. 1642. With an order of the Lords and Commons, that if any of the trained-bands within the city of London, Westminster, or the county of Middlesex; shall neglect to repaire to their colours as often as they shall be required, they shall suffer two days impisonment [sic] or else pay five shillings for the offence. Die Mercurii 4. Ian. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and order shall be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

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.

The Lord Marques of Argyle's speech to a grand committee of both Houses of Parliament the 25th of this instant June, 1646 together with some papers of the commissioners for the kingdom of Scotland, wherein they do give their consent to the sending of the propositions of peace to His Majesty, and desire their armies to be supplyed, and the accounts between the kingdoms to be perfected, to the end all armies may be disbanded, &c. : also His Majesties letter to the Marques of Ormond discharging all further treaty with the Irish rebels : and a letter from General Major Monro concerning the state of affairs in Ireland.; Speech to a grand committee of both Houses of Parliament the 25th of this instant June 1646

A speech by the Marquesse of Argile to the Honourable Lords and Commons in Parliament. 25. June 1646. With a paper concerning their full consent to the propositions to be presently sent to His Majesty for a safe and well grounded peace. Die Veneris 26. Junii 1646. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that the Marquesse of Argiles speech, with the paper concerning the propositions, be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

The Scotts declaration, in answer to the declaration, sent unto them by their commissioners now at London, from the honourable Houses of Parliament of England: expressing their care to prevent the effusion of Christian blood; and their affections to reformation both to kirk and state. Ordered by the Lords and Commons, that this be forthwith printed and published, H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. Dom: Com

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

Articles of impeachment by the Commons assembled in Parliament, in the name of themselves and all the commons in England against Sir Thomas Gardiner, recorder of the citie of London, for severall great crimes and misdemeanours committed by him : as also the votes concerning Generall Major Skipton : with an order for the disposing of the magazine of the counties of England and Wales.

Certaine observations upon the tryall of Leiut. Col. John Lilburne

A declaration of the officers and armies, illegall, injurious, proceedings and practises against the XI. impeached members: (not to be parallel'd in any age) and tending to the utter subversion of free Parliaments, rights, priviledges, freedome, and all common justice. And to introduce a meer arbitrary power in the very highest court of iustice.

The Manner of discovering the King at Southwell on Tuesday the 5. of April, 1646, who is now in the Parliaments quarters before Newarke Banbury taken in, with the ordnance, armes, and ammunition : and the treaty with Sir Charles Compton from Oxford : also the copie of Sir Thomas Fairfax's proclamation commanded to be read in all churches neere Oxford : and a copie of a summons sent to Ludlow, and the governours answer : and a copie of Colonel Birch his letter.

Litchfield to be surrendred, together with all the ordnance, arms, and ammunition as also, the names of the commissioners appointed by Sir Thomas Tidsley, governour, on the one party, and the Right Honourable Sir William Brereton on the other party, for the resigning up of the said garrison to the obedience of king and Parliament : likevvise, the gallant proceedings of His Excellencie, Sir Thomas Fairfaxes forces at VVorcester, since the coming up of the additionall regiments, both of horse and foot.

The declaration of the Right Honourable Henry, Earle of Cumberland, together with diverse gentlemen of the county of York, who desire it may be put in print, and published in all the parish churches of this county, 26 August, 1642

The Humble petition of the commons of Kent, agreed upon at their generall assizes, presented to His Majestie the first of August, 1642 with certaine instructions from the county of Kent, to Mr. Augustine Skinner, whereby the desires of the said county may be presented by him to the honourable House of Commons : with His Majesties answer ... this fourth of August, 1642.

A declaration, or representation from His Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Army under his command humbly tendred to the Parliament, concerning the iust and fundamentall rights and liberties of themselves and the kingdome. With some humble proposals and desires. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with the officers and souldiers of his Army. Signed John Rushworth, secretary.

A declaration of the officers and armies, illegall, injurious, proceedings and practises against the XI. impeached members: (not to be parallel'd in any age) and tending to the utter subversion of free Parliaments, rights, priviledges, freedome, and all common justice. And to introduce a meer arbitrary power in the very highest court of iustice.

Two letters of note the one from the Lord Digby to the Qveene : the other of a late overthrovv which the English gave the rebells in Ireland.

Ioyfull nevves from Ireland, or, A trve relation of the great overthrow which the English gave the rebels before Drogheda sent in a letter bearing the date the 27 of February, to Sir Robert King Knight at Cecil House in the Strand.

Ioyfull nevves from Ireland, or, A trve relation of the great overthrow which the English gave the rebels before Drogheda sent in a letter bearing the date the 27 of February, to Sir Robert King Knight at Cecil House in the Strand.

A precious treasury of twenty rare secrets most necessary, pleasant, and profitable for all sorts of people / published by Signier Francisco Dickinson ...

A brief collection of many rare secrets many of which are approved and physical and the rest most pleasant and recreative : very necessary for all sorts of people / newly set forth and published by La Fountain, an expert operator.

A Great discovery of the Queens preparation in Holland to assist the King in England also how Her Majesty hath sent her standard, with the rest of her regiments over to New-castle : as it was sent in a letter from Rotterdam, dated Decemb. 16. stilo novo, and directed to M. John Blackston, a member of the House of Commons.

The victorious and fortunate proceedings of Sir William Waller and his forces in Wales, and other places since they left Malmsbury. With the true manner of his taking Highnam and 150 commanders, and gentlemen, and 1444 common prisoners, well armed: also how hee beate up Prince Maurice his quarters, brake thorow his army, and came safe to Gloster, from whence he sent Lieutenant Colonell Massey, to take Tewksbury which he hath since effected. As it was sent in a letter from Sir William Waller, and Sir Arthur Haslerig, and read in both Houses of Parliament, April 15. 1643. Die Sabbathi, 15 Aprilis, 1643. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliameut [sic], that this letter shall bee forthwith printed and published. John Browne Cler. Parliamento.

Ioyfvll tydings to all true christians wherein is expressed His Maiesties reuniting himselfe with the Parliament according with them in what soever may be acceptable for the peace of this kingdome : with divers particulars inferted wherein His Maiesty doth explaine his royell intent and good meaning to further Parliamentary proceedings : his desire of the bishops tryall and the punishment of delinquents : with his intent to goe to Woodstocke and the reasons inducing him to the contrary : compacted that every true Christian perusing the same might reioyce at these so happy beginnings of reformation.

Matters of great consequence, and worthy of note to all England first the royall embassage from the Prince of Orange, to the well affected subjects of England : secondly, a message from a committee of both Houses of Parliament, to the Spanish embassador to make stay of the ships at Dunkerk, which were intended for the supply of the rebels in Ireland : thirdly, the true and humble petition of the Lords and Commons now assembled in Parliament, to the Kings most Excellent Majesty : concerning the Lord Kimbolton, M. Hollis, and the rest of the gentlemen that were accused of high treason : fourthly, an order of the House of the Lords for suppressing of the Arch-bishop of Armaghs sermon, which was falsely put upon him : fiftly, articles against Sir Edward Herbert Knight, His Majesties attorney generall, by the House of Commons : sixtly, an ordinance from His Majesty, and both Houses of Parliament, for the ordering of the militia of the kingdome of England, and also of the dominion of Wales : lastly, the names of all the lievtenants of every country, which are approved by the Kings Majesty.

Two letters sent to the Honoble [sic] William Lenthal Esq., Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons the one, concerning the great victory obtained at Cardiffe by the Parliaments forces under the command of Major General Laughorn wherein were slain about two hundred and fifty, eight hundred taken prisoners whereof two lieut. colonels, two majors, ten captains, ten lieutenants, divers ensigns, with other inferior officers : the other, concerning Sir Tho. Fairfax's march into Cornwal.

A letter sent to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons Concerning Sir Tho: Fairfax's gallant proceedings in Cornwal, since his advance from Torrington and Launceston to Bodman, where they have taken divers prisoners, and Prince Charls driven into Pendennis-Castle. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; to be forthwith printed and published.

A letter sent to the Hono[ra]ble William Lenthal Esq. speaker of the Honorable House of Commons : concerning Sir Thomas Fairfax's rovting of the enemy in the West, neer Bodman, March 8, 1645 : together with the Lord Hoptons answer to Sir Thomas Fairfax's summons.

Sir Thomas Fairfax's proceedings in the vvest against the enemy since he advanced to Bodman in Cornvval sent to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Wherein is a list of the names of the Lord Mohuns and divers other persons of quality of that county that are come in to the Parliament. Together with the Cornish petition to Sir Tho: Fairfax, for their acceptance to joyn with him in this cause. Also a summons sent to the Lord Hopton. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and petition be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

A declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, concerning their firm resolutions for the Parliament, in adhering to the judgement and determination thereof, as to the supream court of judicature of the kingdom. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the declaration of the gentlemen and inhabitants of the county of Brecknock, of Nov. 23. 1645. be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Sir Thomas Fairfax letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning all the passages of his army since his advance from Exeter, and the manner of routing the Princes and the Lord Hoptons forces at Torrington, together with all the particulars in that expedition. Also another letter from a gentleman of quality, of the whole passages of this great victory. Both which were read in the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Two letters sent to the Honorable W. Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons; concerning the taking of Hereford on the 18. of this instant Decem. 1645. By Colonell Morgan Governour of Gloucester, and Colonell John Birch: wherein was taken, one hundred and twenty lords, knights and officers in commission, eleven pieces of ordnance, and great store of ammunition.

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.

The Arch-bishop of Canterburie his speech, or, His funeral sermon preached by himself on the scaffold on Tower-hill on Friday the tenth of January, 1645, upon Hebrews 12, 1, 2 also, the prayers which he used at the same time and place before his execution / all faithfully written by Iohn Hinde, whom the archbishop beseeched that hee would not let any wrong be done him by any phrase in false copies.

The Arch-bishop of Canterburie his speech, or, His funeral sermon preached by himself on the scaffold on Tower-hill on Friday the tenth of January, 1645, upon Hebrews 12, 1, 2 also, the prayers which he used at the same time and place before his execution / all faithfully written by Iohn Hinde, whom the archbishop beseeched that hee would not let any wrong be done him by any phrase in false copies.

A full and satisfactorie ansvvere to the Arch-bishop of Canterbvries speech, or, Funerall sermon preached by himselfe on the Tower-hill, on Friday the tenth of Ianuary, 1645, upon Hebr. 12. 1, 2 at which time he was there and then beheaded wherein is a full and plenary discourse to satisfie all those who have been startled with his suttle and Jesuiticall falacies and evasions in the said speech : and other passages and observations of great consequence, to satisfie the expectation of the Kingdome therein.

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

An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: authorizing the Committee of the Militia of the City of London, and all deputy-lieutenants, committees, high-constables and petty-constables in the severall divisions in all the counties under the power of the Parliament, to make search for all souldiers that have been or shall be listed or imprested to serve for the defence of the kingdome, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. And that they forthwith repaire to their colours within six dayes after the publishing of this ordinance, upon paine of death. Die Jovis 24. April 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed, and published in all market towns and parish churches in the severall counties under the power of the Parliament. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.

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.; Laws, etc.

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.

A Serious and faithfull representation of the judgments of ministers of the Gospel within the the province of London contained in a letter from the to the general and his councell of war / delivered to His Excellence by some of the subscribers, Ian. 18, 1649.

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.

His Majesties answer to the petition of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled presented to His Majestie at York, June 17, 1642 : together with a catalogue of the names of the Lords that subscribed to levie horse to assist His Majestie in defence of his royall person, the two Houses of Parliament, and the Protestant religion.

Trve nevves from Yorke consisting of severall matters of note, and high concernment since the 13 of Iune : concerning these severall heads, viz. : concerning 1. Sir Iohn Meldrun, 2. L. Marq. Hamilton, 3. Earl of Newcastle, 4. Earle of Warwick, 5. Lord Willoughbit, 6. Duke of Richmond, 7. L. Marq. Hertford, 8. Earle of Bristoll, 9. Lord Paget : whereunto is added newes from Ireland, viz. : concerning 1. E. of Antrime, 2. E. of Castlehaven, 3. Lord Conway, 4. Lord Digby : with a catalogue of the names of the lords that subscribed to levie hose to assist His Majestie in defence of of [sic] his royall person, the two Houses of Parliament, and the Protestant religion.

A letter written from His Excellency Robert Earle of Essex vnto the speaker of the House of Commons relating the true state of the late skirmish at Chinner, between a party of the Kings, and Parliaments forces, on Sabbath day the 19th of June, 1643.

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

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

A letter from the speaker of the House of Commons, to the gentry, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Yorkshire in answer to their protestation

King James his letter and directions to the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury concerning preaching and preachers with the Bishop of Canterburies letter to the Bishop of Lincolne, Lord Keeper, desiring him to put in practise the Kings desires that none should preach but in a religious forme : and not that every young man should take to himselfe an exorbitant liberty to preach what he listeth to the offence of His Majesty and the disturbance and disquiet of the church and common-wealth.

King James his letter and directions to the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury concerning preaching and preachers with the Bishop of Canterburies letter to the Bishop of Lincolne, Lord Keeper, desiring him to put in practise the Kings desires that none should preach but in a religious forme : and not that every young man should take to himselfe an exorbitant liberty to preach what he listeth to the offence of His Majesty and the disturbance and disquiet of the church and common-wealth.

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.

An Abridgment of the late remonstrance of the army vvith some marginall attestations for the better understanding remembrance and judgement of the people : collected by speciall order for more publique satisfaction, and to undeceive the kingdome as to the false glosses by some put upon the said remonstrance printed.

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.

Exceeding happy newes from Ireland being a true relation of many passages of great consequence very joyfull and delectable to all true hearted Protestants : wherein is declared five severall matters of great consequences : 1. That the Earle of Corke is gone into the north of Ireland, putting all to fire and sword, 2. That information is given by certaine Frenchmen who declared that the rebels had received certaine armes from France by stealth, but at this present there was no fleet at sea of any nation that way bound, 3. A true declaration of what victories have lately been obtained by the Lord Don Luce, Earle of Antrim, 4. An information that Philomy Oneale is secretly fled, 5. That the Earle of Astry is desirous to lay downe his armes and yeeld to the Kings mercy, and curses those that advised him first to rise in rebellion / being the copies of two letters sent from Ireland,the one from Mr. William Brookes ... to his wife ... the other letter sent to Mr. Hunt now resident in London ...

A continvation of the divrnal occvrrences and proceedings of the English army against the rebels in Ireland from the first of Aprill to this present, 1642 certified by severall letters from Dublin, Duncannon Fort, and Carickfargus Aprill the 15 / and attested by Lieutenant Haward, a commander there, and sent unto a worthy gentleman in Westminster ; with some ioyfull newes from Ireland.

A declaration from His Excellence Sir Thomas Fairfax and the generall councel of the army, held at Putney, on Thursday September 16, 1647 concerning the delaies in raising monies for supply of the army, and other forces of the kingdome : and their humble offers and desires in relation thereto : tendred to the Right Honourable Commissioners of Parliament residing with the army, and by them to be presented to the Houses : with His Exceliencies letter to the commissioners concerning the same : also a narrative of the souldiers behavior towards the L. Lauderdale.

Proposalls of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Armie, held at Windsore, Decemb. 23. 1647 Upon the late resolutions in Parliament, for bringing in the six moneths arreares of assessements by the 15. of January next, and for the taking off free quarter, and disbanding. Also some particular exceptions against the billetting of souldiers onely in innes, tavernes and ale-houses, with their desires thereupon. Presented to both Houses of Parliament, by Colonell Sir Hardresse Waller, Friday Decemb. 24. 1647. With a letter from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to the honourable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Army. Jo. Rushworth, Secretary.

Proposalls of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Armie, held at Windsore, Decemb. 23. 1647 Upon the late resolutions in Parliament, for bringing in the six moneths arreares of assessements by the 15. of January next, and for the taking off free quarter, and disbanding. Also some particular exceptions against the billetting of souldiers onely in innes, tavernes and ale-houses, with their desires thereupon. Presented to both Houses of Parliament, by Colonell Sir Hardresse Waller, Friday Decemb. 24. 1647. With a letter from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to the honourable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of the Army. Jo. Rushworth, Secretary.

The Humble petition of the county of Cornwall to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie subscribed by above seven thousand hands : with His Majesties answer thereunto : whereunto is added the oaths of allegiance and supremacie.

Part of the famous speech of William Prynn esq, Decemb. 48, touching K. Charles I

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.

Sir William Breretons letter concerning the surrender of the city of Chester for the Parliament: together with the articles agreed on betwixt both parties, and the commissioners names. Sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and appointed to be forthwith printed and published

A reply to a paper of Dr. Sandersons, containing a censure of Mr. A.A. his booke Of the confusions and revolutions of goverment [sic]

A reply to a paper of Dr. Sandersons, containing a censure of Mr. A.A. his booke Of the confusions and revolutions of goverment [sic]

A resolution of conscience, (by a learned divine) in answer to a letter sent with Mr Ascham's book, treating, how fair it may bee lawful to submit to an usurped power. Out of which men may satisfie their scruples concerning the present Subscription and Engagement.

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.

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.

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

A declaration by the Kings Majestie concerning His Majesties going away from Hampton-Court written by his own hand and left upon the table in His Majesties bed-chamber, dated at Hampton-Court Novemb. 11, 1647 : presented to the Parliament ... Friday Nov. 12, 1647, with His Majesties propositions for satisfying of the Presbyterians and Independents, the Army, and all His Majesties subjects of England and Scotland.

Heads of His Majesties letter and propositions sent from the Isle of Wyght, for setling of the Church and kingdome, and paying of the Army. And His Majesties desire to come to London to the Parliament. Also the copy of a second letter from Col. Hammond governour of the Isle of Wyght, and his desires to the Parliament concerning the Kings Majesty. Novemb. 19. 1647. Imprimatur Gilb. Mabbott.

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.

A Great discovery of the Queens preparation in Holland to assist the King in England also how Her Majesty hath sent her standard, with the rest of her regiments over to New-castle : as it was sent in a letter from Rotterdam, dated Decemb. 16. stilo novo, and directed to M. John Blackston, a member of the House of Commons.

A declaration of the proceedings of the Army being severall papers delivered to the commissioners of the Parliament & citie, from the generall and his councell of warre, at Alisbary July 23, 1647 : also a petition and engagement, drawn up in the name of the citizens commanders, officers and souldiers of the trained bands, and auxillaries, and apprentizes of the cities of London and Westminster sea commanders, officers, seamen, and watermen, with diverse others, &c : whereunto is annexed a proclamation from his excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax against the entertainment of cavaleers in the army ...

A letter from the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland residing here at London to William Lenthall Esq. Speaker of the House of Commons concerning the present proceedings in this kingdome, against religion, the King, and government : together with their declaration and protestation against the taking away His Majesties life.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

Two speeches made by the speakers of both Houses of Parliament to His Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax Generall after the Army had guarded the members to sit in safety on Friday the 6 day of August 1647 : and, an ordinance of both Houses of Parliament making His Excellency constable in the Tower of London and giving him power to make a lieutenant ... : also, an order of both Houses appointing a committee to examine the mutiny on Munday seven night ... : and a thanksgiving appointed to be kept on Thursday August 12, 1647.

Joyfull nevves from the Kings Majesty, and the Prince of Wales, to all loyall subjects within the realm of England, and principality of VVales. With His Majesties desires and proposals to both Houses, concerning all his liege people whatsoever. Signed, Charles R. Also, Colonell Hammonds letter to the Parliament, concerning His Majesties royal person. And the proceedings of the Prince at sea, his sayling towards the north, and his design touching the Earl of VVarwick. Likewise, the proceedings of Lieut. Gen. Cromwel, and Gen. Monro in the north, and Monroes declaraaion [sic] to his army.

A happy victory obtained by the Lord Fairefax and Captaine Hotham over the Earle of New-Castle and his forces in Yorkshire, with the number of men slaine, and taken prisoners on both sides also an exact relation of all the proceedings betweene both armies, and the present state of things in that county at this present : as it was sent in a letter from the said Lord Fairfax to the Speaker of the House of Peercs, dated Decemb. 10, 1642.

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

A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament, concerning His Majesties proclamation, given at his court at York, the 27. of May, 1642. With the statute of the 7. Edw. 1. / Die Lunæ, Iunii 6. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. ; Ioh. Brown, cleric. Parliament.

A true and exact relation of the most remarkable passages, which have happened at Warwicke and Banbury since my Lord of Northamptons taking away the ordnance from Banbury Castle. Sent in a letter from a gentleman of good worth, to his sonne in Burchen-Lane, London. Which gentleman hath been in all the oppositions to the Earle of Northamptons proceedings. Likewise, a declaration by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that all such persons upon any pretence whatsoever, that shall assist His Majesty, with horse, arms, plate or money, are traytors to the King, Parliament, and kingdom, and shall be brought to condigne punishment for the same. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

A true and exact relation of the most remarkable passages, which have happened at Warwicke and Banbury since my Lord of Northamptons taking away the ordnance from Banbury Castle. Sent in a letter from a gentleman of good worth, to his sonne in Burchen-Lane, London. Which gentleman hath been in all the oppositions to the Earle of Northamptons proceedings. Likewise, a declaration by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that all such persons upon any pretence whatsoever, that shall assist His Majesty, with horse, arms, plate or money, are traytors to the King, Parliament, and kingdom, and shall be brought to condigne punishment for the same. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

An Abridgment of the late remonstrance of the army vvith some marginall attestations for the better understanding remembrance and judgement of the people : collected by speciall order for more publique satisfaction, and to undeceive the kingdome as to the false glosses by some put upon the said remonstrance printed.

Little Benjamin or truth discovering error: being a clear and full answer unto the letter, subscribed by 47 ministers of the province of London, and presented to his Excellency, January 18. 1648. To inform the ignorant satisfie the desirous of the concurrent proceedings the Parliament and Army. In taking away the life of Charles Stuart, late King of England, together with, &c. / By a reall lover of all those, who love peace and truth. February 17. 1648. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot.

The humble petition of Captain William Booth of Killingholme in the county of Lincoln with His Majesties answer thereunto.

The declaration of the Right Honourable Henry, Earle of Cumberland, together with diverse gentlemen of the county of York, who desire it may be put in print, and published in all the parish churches of this county, 26 August, 1642

The Humble petition and representation of the gentry, ministers, and others of the counties of Cumberland and Westmerland, to His Sacred Maiestie with His Maiesties answer thereunto, York, 5 Iuly, 1642.

The Humble petition of the commons of Kent, agreed upon at their generall assizes, presented to His Majestie the first of August, 1642 with certaine instructions from the county of Kent, to Mr. Augustine Skinner, whereby the desires of the said county may be presented by him to the honourable House of Commons : with His Majesties answer ... this fourth of August, 1642.

A letter from the speaker of the House of Commons, to the gentry, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Yorkshire in answer to their protestation

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.

A vindication of Psalme 105.15. (touch not mine anointed, and doe my prophets no harme) from some false glosses lately obtruded on it by Royalists Proving, that this divine inhibition was given to kings, not subjects; to restraine them from injuring and oppressing Gods servants, and their subjects; who are Gods anoynted, as well as kings: and that it is more unlawfull for kings to plunder and make war upon their subjects, by way of offence, then for subjects to take up armes against kings in such cases by way of defence. With a briefe exhortation to peace and unity.

Little Benjamin or truth discovering error: being a clear and full answer unto the letter, subscribed by 47 ministers of the province of London, and presented to his Excellency, January 18. 1648. To inform the ignorant satisfie the desirous of the concurrent proceedings the Parliament and Army. In taking away the life of Charles Stuart, late King of England, together with, &c. / By a reall lover of all those, who love peace and truth. February 17. 1648. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot.

A sermon preached unto the voluntiers of the city of Norwich and also to the voluntiers of Great Yarmovth in Norfolke by William Bridge ...

The doome of cowardisze [sic] and treachery or, A looking-glasse for cowardly or corrupt governours, and souldiers, who through pusillanimity or bribery, betray their trusts, to the publick prejudice Containing certaine domestick lawes, heretofore, lately made, and judgements given against such timorous and treacherous persons; fit to be known in these unhappy times of warre. By William Prynne, utter barrester of Lincolnes-Inne. Imprimatur Iohn White, Octob. 23. 1643.

A declaration of the proceedings of the Army being severall papers delivered to the commissioners of the Parliament & citie, from the generall and his councell of warre, at Alisbary July 23, 1647 : also a petition and engagement, drawn up in the name of the citizens commanders, officers and souldiers of the trained bands, and auxillaries, and apprentizes of the cities of London and Westminster sea commanders, officers, seamen, and watermen, with diverse others, &c : whereunto is annexed a proclamation from his excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax against the entertainment of cavaleers in the army ...

A letter from the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland residing here at London to William Lenthall Esq. Speaker of the House of Commons concerning the present proceedings in this kingdome, against religion, the King, and government : together with their declaration and protestation against the taking away His Majesties life.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

A Declaration of the lords and gentry and others of the provinces of Lemster, and Munster in the realm of Ireland, of their intentions towards the English and Scottish Protestants inhabiting in that kingdome, with a most pernitious oath which they would have them take if to live amongst them, tending in effect to make all papists : with an order of the late Lords Justices of Ireland, Sir John Burlase, and Sir Henry Tichbourne, and Counsell of Ireland inhibiting the taking the solemn League and Covenant for reformation and defence of religion, the honour and happinesse of the King, and the peace and safety of the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, & Ireland : with a proclamation by them set forth, according to the aforesaid order : with a copy of a letter written by the direction of the Lords spirituall and temporall, in the Parliament of that kingdome assembled, to severall commanders and officers of His Majesties army, and others in the kingdome of Ireland, requiring obedience to the said proclomation, with the substance of an oath agreed upon lately at Dublin in Ireland, against the taking of the solemn League & Covenant.

A new Magna Charta: enacted and confirmed by the high and mighty states, the remainder of the Lords and Commons, now sitting at Westminster, in empty Parliament, under the command and wardship of Sir Thomas Fairfax, Lievtenant Generall Cromwell, (our present soveraigne lord the King, now residing at his royall pallace at White-Hall) and Prince Ireton his sonne, and the Army under their command. Containing the many new, large and ample liberties, customes and franchises, of late freely granted and confirmed to our soveraigne lord King Charles, his heires and successors; the Church and state of England and Ireland, and all the freemen, and free-borne people of the same.

A letter written from His Excellency Robert Earle of Essex vnto the speaker of the House of Commons relating the true state of the late skirmish at Chinner, between a party of the Kings, and Parliaments forces, on Sabbath day the 19th of June, 1643.

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

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

A letter sent to the Hono[ra]ble William Lenthal Esq. speaker of the Honorable House of Commons : concerning Sir Thomas Fairfax's rovting of the enemy in the West, neer Bodman, March 8, 1645 : together with the Lord Hoptons answer to Sir Thomas Fairfax's summons.

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

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.

An exact relation of the delivering up of Reading to His Excellencie the Earl of Essex; and how the Kings forces have quitted Cyrencester and Brill: with the true relation of the fight at Caversham. As it was sent in a letter to the speaker of the House of Commons, by these worthy members of the said House: Sir Philip Stapleton, John Hampden, and Arthur Goodwin, Esquires. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.

To the right honorable the knights, citizens, and burgesses of the House of Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition of Edmond Felton, Gent.

A speech spoken by Sr. Thomas Wroth knight, in the honourable House of Commons: vpon his delivery of a petition from the knights, gentlemen, and freeholders of the county of Somerset. February 25. 1642. Together with the petition of the said county then delivered.

A sermon preached before the Kings Most Excellent Majesty at Oxford by H.K., D.D.

Christ the Christians choice. Or A sermon preached at the funerall of Mr John Cavvs one of the magistrates of the famous corporation of Plymouth. March the 29. Anno Dom. 1645. By Alexander Grosse. B.D. and pastor of Bridfoad.

The Resolution and remonstrance of the navie to the supream power of England, the Commons assembled in Parliament and to His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax, with the honourable counsell of the army, declaring their reall affections and ardent desires for the publique good of the kingdom, against all forraigne invasions, which they resolve to performe with their lives and fortunns : and a list of the chief commanders engaged herein / brought to the Parl. by Capt. Richard Brookes.

The Resolution and remonstrance of the navie to the supream power of England, the Commons assembled in Parliament and to His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax, with the honourable counsell of the army, declaring their reall affections and ardent desires for the publique good of the kingdom, against all forraigne invasions, which they resolve to performe with their lives and fortunns : and a list of the chief commanders engaged herein / brought to the Parl. by Capt. Richard Brookes.

A proclamation or act by the Parliament of Scotland, for the proclaiming of Charles Prince of Wales, King of great Brittain, Franee [sic], and Ireland, through all the market places in that kingdom. Also the remonstrance of the Navie to rhesupream [sic] power of the kingdom, the Commons assembled in the Parliament of England, and to his Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax. Febr. 12. 1648. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbott.

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power, or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullness of submitting to the present government by one that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's it.

The remedie of unreasonableness. Or The substance of a speech intended at a conference or dispute, in Al-hallows the Great, London. Feb. 11. 1649. Exhibiting the brief heads of Mr John Goodwin's judgement, concerning the freeness fulness effectualness of the grace of God. As also concerning the bondage or servility of the will of man. Occasioned by an undue aspersion cast upon him; as (viz.) that he held free-will in opposition to free-grace.

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.

The copy of a letter from Duke Hamilton, to the ministers at Lancaster, with their answer to the same. / Published by authority.