Good newes from Portsmouth,: declaring how Colonell Richard Norton governour of Southhampton, met with my Lord Craford and Colonell Ennis regiments, routed them, killed one captaine and captain-lieutenant, besides common souldiers, and took many prisoners, with the losse of onely two men. Sent in a letter to his Excellency (from the said Colonell) and published by his command, for the better satisfaction of such as desire to heare the truth. Jan. 8. 1643. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed. John Baldwin Secretary to his Excellency.

Sir VVillam [sic] Balfores letter of March 30. 1644. to His Excellency the Earl of Essex Ld Generall· It is his Exellencies pleasure that this letter be forth-with printed. Jo. Baldwin secretary to his Excellency.

Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.

January 1644

8 p.An account of the battle of Cheriton, 29 March 1644.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 2d.".Re...

Another famous victorie obtained by his Excellencie the Earle of Essex.: Against the Kings army, neer Reading, Oxford, Marlow and Healy. Decem. 3. Wherein is declared the manner how these three regiments gave the Kings army the overthrow, killing about 1100. of them, and taking great store of ammunition, money, and prisoners with the losse of 300. men. Namely the Orange Coats, commanded by his Excellencie: the Green Coats, commanded by Colonell Goodwyn: the Blue-coats, commanded by Colonell Langham marchant in London. Also, His Majesties proceedings at Oxford, and the great preparations that are made there to entertain the Queen of Bohemia.

T. C.

[8] p.Black letter.Place and date of publication from Wing."A true relation of His Majesties proceed...

A relation of the good successe of the Parliaments forces under the command of Generall Lesly, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, against the forces commanded by Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, on Hesham-Moore, on Tuesday July 2. 1644.: Sent by way of letter from a captain there present, to a friend in London.

W. H.

January 1644

[8] p.Signed W. H.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

A letter sent from Major-generall Brown, to His Excellency the Earle of Essex. Containing, a true relation of a great victory obtained against the Kings forces neere Abingdon, upon Saturday last, Janu. 11. 1644. Where Sir Henry Gage governour of Oxford, and divers others, of note and quality, were slaine. Januar. 14. 1644. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Baldwin, secretary to his Excellency.

Browne, Richard, Sir, 1602?-1669.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 14".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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

J. B.

October 1642

[8] p.Signed: J.B.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Three letters, from the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Fairfax, Lieut. Gen. Crumwell and the committee residing in the army. Wherein all the particulars of the great victory obtained by our forces against His Majesties, is fully related, fought the 14 of Iune, 1645. With a list of the names of such colonels, captaines, lieutenants, ensignes, and other officers, both of horse and foot there taken prisoners. And the resolution of both Houses upon the same. Die Lunæ, 16 Iune, 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters, with the list of the prisoners, be forthwith printed and published, with the order of both Houses concerning the same. Io. Brown. Cler. Parliament.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1645

[2], 10 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: on title page, after 'Crumwell': "wch is a false letter in ye...

A great victorie obtained against the enemy, at the raising of the siege before Taunton, on Sunday last, May 11. With the manner of the severall fights; and what was lost on both sides: how the enemy dispersed themselves, 20. colonels, majors and captains slain, and 300. common souldiers in the siege, and many wounded. Certified by two letters: the one from Colonell Weldens quarters, to Sir Thomas Fairfax, his quarters, and the other from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters, to a person of note with the Parliament. Published according to order. With a letter of thanks to be sent to Sir Thomas Fairfax for his care, and another to Colonell Welden, &c. for their good service to the publike.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A more exact and perfect relation of the great victory (by Gods providence) obtained by the Parliaments forces under command of Sir Tho. Fairfax in Naisby field, on Saturday 14. June 1645. Where His Majesties army was utterly routed, and all his infantry taken, with many of his horse, bag and baggage, ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and what losse was on both sides: with the number of officers and souldiers taken prisoner. Being a letter from a gentleman in Northampton, to his friend in London. Published by command.

Gentleman in Northampton.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Dated at end: 15 June, 1645.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

The Earl of Warwick's letter from aboard His Majesties ship, called the James in the downs, to an honorable lord in Parliament, dated July 4, 1642 concerning his calling a councell of war, and how his rear-admirall, and four other captains refused to obey his lordships summons : with many other passages of great consequence : also, another letter from abroad the same ship to Master Nichols a member of the House of Commons, dated July 5, 1642 : with many remarkable passages amongst the captains and officers.

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.
Coytmore, Robert. Letter to Anthony Nicoll, M.P., dated 5 July 1642.

July 1642

7 p.Second letter to Anthony Nicoll signed: Rob. Coytmore.Reproduction of original in Thomason Colle...

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.

August 1642

[8] p.Signatures: [A]⁴.Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library

Bloudy nevves from the Isle of Wight since the return of the Parliaments commissioners from the King; with the paritculars thereof, and the number killed, and taken prisoners; and His Majesties declaration concerning the said fight. The demands and proposals of the army, touching His Majesty, and their full resolution thereupon; presented to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, to be communicated to the Parliament. Likewise, a bloudy fight at sea, and the full relation of a great victory obtained by the Prince of VVales his fleet, Prince Rupert mortally wounded, and divers other commanders slain and taken prisoners.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Includes: Description of fight between Royallists and Parliamentarian on the Isle of Wight....

Good news from Banbury in Oxfordshire:: relating how two troops of horse, under the command of my Lord Says tvvo sons, pursued divers cavalleers as they fled from Oxford toward Worchester, and tooke eight of them prisoners: with sundry other passages which have hapned in those parrs [sic] this last weeke. Also a great skirmish betweene the men of Coventry and the kings party; in vvhich many of the cavalleers vvere slaine, and Killinsworth Castle taken from them. Whereunto is added, the examination of Ioshua Hill, and Augustine Harper, taken at Northampton in the presence of the Earle of Essex generall of the army, Septemb. 14. 1642. Likewise, a letter sent from his Excellency, Robert Earle of Essex, &c: to the Lord Major of the City of London.

S. R.
Hill, Joshua, 17th cent.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
Harper, Augustin.

September 1642

[8] p.First letter signed: S. R.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The copy of a letter from Alisbury.: Directed to Colonell Hampden, Colonell Goodwin, and read in both Houses of Parliament, May 18. 1643. Relating how his Maiesty hath sent 12 or 1400 of his forces, under the command of the Earle of Cleveland, the Lord Shandosse, the Lord Crayford, and Sir Iohn Byron, into those parts, who amongst many other cruelties fired a countrey towne called Swanborne, in seven places, murdered diverse, and amongst the rest one woman big with child was cut in pieces by them. With an ordinance concerning the Arch-bishop of Canterbury. Die Iovis, Maii 18 1643 Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Iohn Browne Cler. Parliamentor.

Wittewrong, John, Sir.
Tyrrill, Thomas.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1643

[8] p.Letter signed: John Wittewrong. Tho. Tyrrill.Reproduction of the original in the British Libra...

Most hapy and wellcome newes from His Excellencie The Earle of Essex wherein is declared the true and full relation of two famous victories obtained by the Parliament forces : the first, fought by the Lord of Rochford at Twyford, Ian. 15 where with 700 men, he routed all the Kings army consisting of about 1500 who came to burne the said towne : the second, fought by Collonell Chomley at Hurst, Ian. 17 neere Reading, where with 300 men he gave battle to 2000 of the Kings forces, which sallied out of Reading with a resolution to take and pillage Hurst of all their corne and hay : declaring the manner of their first meeting, and how after 4 or 5 houres fight they fored them to retreat, killing 300 of the cavaliers and taking 60 horse with the losse of twenty three men.

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
N. N.

January 1643

[8] p.Signed: N.N.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

A Joyfull message sent from both houses of Parliament to Portsmovth wherein they declare their resolution concerning Colonell Goring, who hath now taken the said towne in his custody : likewise the Parliaments command to the said Colonell Goring, sent by a messenger August the fifth, 1642 : also a royall message sent from the Kings Maiesty to the Earle of Warwick : and the Earle of Warvvicks resolution concerning Portsmouth.

[2], 6 p.A narrative.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Sir VVillam [sic] Balfores letter of March 30. 1644. to His Excellency the Earl of Essex Ld Generall· It is his Exellencies pleasure that this letter be forth-with printed. Jo. Baldwin secretary to his Excellency.

Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.

January 1644

8 p.An account of the battle of Cheriton, 29 March 1644.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 2d.".Re...

Another famous victorie obtained by his Excellencie the Earle of Essex.: Against the Kings army, neer Reading, Oxford, Marlow and Healy. Decem. 3. Wherein is declared the manner how these three regiments gave the Kings army the overthrow, killing about 1100. of them, and taking great store of ammunition, money, and prisoners with the losse of 300. men. Namely the Orange Coats, commanded by his Excellencie: the Green Coats, commanded by Colonell Goodwyn: the Blue-coats, commanded by Colonell Langham marchant in London. Also, His Majesties proceedings at Oxford, and the great preparations that are made there to entertain the Queen of Bohemia.

T. C.

[8] p.Black letter.Place and date of publication from Wing."A true relation of His Majesties proceed...

A relation of the good successe of the Parliaments forces under the command of Generall Lesly, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, against the forces commanded by Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, on Hesham-Moore, on Tuesday July 2. 1644.: Sent by way of letter from a captain there present, to a friend in London.

W. H.

January 1644

[8] p.Signed W. H.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

A letter sent from Major-generall Brown, to His Excellency the Earle of Essex. Containing, a true relation of a great victory obtained against the Kings forces neere Abingdon, upon Saturday last, Janu. 11. 1644. Where Sir Henry Gage governour of Oxford, and divers others, of note and quality, were slaine. Januar. 14. 1644. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Baldwin, secretary to his Excellency.

Browne, Richard, Sir, 1602?-1669.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 14".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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

J. B.

October 1642

[8] p.Signed: J.B.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Three letters, from the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Fairfax, Lieut. Gen. Crumwell and the committee residing in the army. Wherein all the particulars of the great victory obtained by our forces against His Majesties, is fully related, fought the 14 of Iune, 1645. With a list of the names of such colonels, captaines, lieutenants, ensignes, and other officers, both of horse and foot there taken prisoners. And the resolution of both Houses upon the same. Die Lunæ, 16 Iune, 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters, with the list of the prisoners, be forthwith printed and published, with the order of both Houses concerning the same. Io. Brown. Cler. Parliament.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1645

[2], 10 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: on title page, after 'Crumwell': "wch is a false letter in ye...

A great victorie obtained against the enemy, at the raising of the siege before Taunton, on Sunday last, May 11. With the manner of the severall fights; and what was lost on both sides: how the enemy dispersed themselves, 20. colonels, majors and captains slain, and 300. common souldiers in the siege, and many wounded. Certified by two letters: the one from Colonell Weldens quarters, to Sir Thomas Fairfax, his quarters, and the other from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters, to a person of note with the Parliament. Published according to order. With a letter of thanks to be sent to Sir Thomas Fairfax for his care, and another to Colonell Welden, &c. for their good service to the publike.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A more exact and perfect relation of the great victory (by Gods providence) obtained by the Parliaments forces under command of Sir Tho. Fairfax in Naisby field, on Saturday 14. June 1645. Where His Majesties army was utterly routed, and all his infantry taken, with many of his horse, bag and baggage, ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and what losse was on both sides: with the number of officers and souldiers taken prisoner. Being a letter from a gentleman in Northampton, to his friend in London. Published by command.

Gentleman in Northampton.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Dated at end: 15 June, 1645.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

The Earl of Warwick's letter from aboard His Majesties ship, called the James in the downs, to an honorable lord in Parliament, dated July 4, 1642 concerning his calling a councell of war, and how his rear-admirall, and four other captains refused to obey his lordships summons : with many other passages of great consequence : also, another letter from abroad the same ship to Master Nichols a member of the House of Commons, dated July 5, 1642 : with many remarkable passages amongst the captains and officers.

Warwick, Robert Rich, Earl of, 1587-1658.
Coytmore, Robert. Letter to Anthony Nicoll, M.P., dated 5 July 1642.

July 1642

7 p.Second letter to Anthony Nicoll signed: Rob. Coytmore.Reproduction of original in Thomason Colle...

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.

August 1642

[8] p.Signatures: [A]⁴.Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library

Bloudy nevves from the Isle of Wight since the return of the Parliaments commissioners from the King; with the paritculars thereof, and the number killed, and taken prisoners; and His Majesties declaration concerning the said fight. The demands and proposals of the army, touching His Majesty, and their full resolution thereupon; presented to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, to be communicated to the Parliament. Likewise, a bloudy fight at sea, and the full relation of a great victory obtained by the Prince of VVales his fleet, Prince Rupert mortally wounded, and divers other commanders slain and taken prisoners.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Includes: Description of fight between Royallists and Parliamentarian on the Isle of Wight....

Good news from Banbury in Oxfordshire:: relating how two troops of horse, under the command of my Lord Says tvvo sons, pursued divers cavalleers as they fled from Oxford toward Worchester, and tooke eight of them prisoners: with sundry other passages which have hapned in those parrs [sic] this last weeke. Also a great skirmish betweene the men of Coventry and the kings party; in vvhich many of the cavalleers vvere slaine, and Killinsworth Castle taken from them. Whereunto is added, the examination of Ioshua Hill, and Augustine Harper, taken at Northampton in the presence of the Earle of Essex generall of the army, Septemb. 14. 1642. Likewise, a letter sent from his Excellency, Robert Earle of Essex, &c: to the Lord Major of the City of London.

S. R.
Hill, Joshua, 17th cent.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
Harper, Augustin.

September 1642

[8] p.First letter signed: S. R.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The copy of a letter from Alisbury.: Directed to Colonell Hampden, Colonell Goodwin, and read in both Houses of Parliament, May 18. 1643. Relating how his Maiesty hath sent 12 or 1400 of his forces, under the command of the Earle of Cleveland, the Lord Shandosse, the Lord Crayford, and Sir Iohn Byron, into those parts, who amongst many other cruelties fired a countrey towne called Swanborne, in seven places, murdered diverse, and amongst the rest one woman big with child was cut in pieces by them. With an ordinance concerning the Arch-bishop of Canterbury. Die Iovis, Maii 18 1643 Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Iohn Browne Cler. Parliamentor.

Wittewrong, John, Sir.
Tyrrill, Thomas.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1643

[8] p.Letter signed: John Wittewrong. Tho. Tyrrill.Reproduction of the original in the British Libra...

Most hapy and wellcome newes from His Excellencie The Earle of Essex wherein is declared the true and full relation of two famous victories obtained by the Parliament forces : the first, fought by the Lord of Rochford at Twyford, Ian. 15 where with 700 men, he routed all the Kings army consisting of about 1500 who came to burne the said towne : the second, fought by Collonell Chomley at Hurst, Ian. 17 neere Reading, where with 300 men he gave battle to 2000 of the Kings forces, which sallied out of Reading with a resolution to take and pillage Hurst of all their corne and hay : declaring the manner of their first meeting, and how after 4 or 5 houres fight they fored them to retreat, killing 300 of the cavaliers and taking 60 horse with the losse of twenty three men.

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
N. N.

January 1643

[8] p.Signed: N.N.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

A Joyfull message sent from both houses of Parliament to Portsmovth wherein they declare their resolution concerning Colonell Goring, who hath now taken the said towne in his custody : likewise the Parliaments command to the said Colonell Goring, sent by a messenger August the fifth, 1642 : also a royall message sent from the Kings Maiesty to the Earle of Warwick : and the Earle of Warvvicks resolution concerning Portsmouth.

[2], 6 p.A narrative.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Sir VVillam [sic] Balfores letter of March 30. 1644. to His Excellency the Earl of Essex Ld Generall· It is his Exellencies pleasure that this letter be forth-with printed. Jo. Baldwin secretary to his Excellency.

Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.

January 1644

8 p.An account of the battle of Cheriton, 29 March 1644.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 2d.".Re...

Another famous victorie obtained by his Excellencie the Earle of Essex.: Against the Kings army, neer Reading, Oxford, Marlow and Healy. Decem. 3. Wherein is declared the manner how these three regiments gave the Kings army the overthrow, killing about 1100. of them, and taking great store of ammunition, money, and prisoners with the losse of 300. men. Namely the Orange Coats, commanded by his Excellencie: the Green Coats, commanded by Colonell Goodwyn: the Blue-coats, commanded by Colonell Langham marchant in London. Also, His Majesties proceedings at Oxford, and the great preparations that are made there to entertain the Queen of Bohemia.

T. C.

[8] p.Black letter.Place and date of publication from Wing."A true relation of His Majesties proceed...

A relation of the good successe of the Parliaments forces under the command of Generall Lesly, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, against the forces commanded by Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, on Hesham-Moore, on Tuesday July 2. 1644.: Sent by way of letter from a captain there present, to a friend in London.

W. H.

January 1644

[8] p.Signed W. H.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

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