The Armies petition: or A nevv engagement of many in the Army, vvho are yet faithfull to the people: being a perfect relation of the late proceedings of the agents of divers regiments of horse : with the manner of their imprisonment, by some officers; with the petition of Col. Riches regiment to the generall for the release of their agents.

A letter from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to Mr. Speaker;: concerning, the forces of the Northern Association, and Nottinghamshire Horse joyning with the Army. With their severall declarations and representations. Also, two petitions from the Nottinghamshire Horse; the one to both Houses of Parliament; the other, to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 19th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Severall papers from His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax, and the armie under his command, delivered to the Commissioners of Parliament and city at Alisbury [sic], July 23. 1647. Occasioned by a late petition and engagement of some citizens, commanders, officers, and souldiers of the trained bands and auxiliaries &c. Being the last and most d[e]sperate designe against the kingdome and army. With a copy of the engagement. Also, a proclamation from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, against the entertaining of cavaliers in the armie. By the appointment of his Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax and his Councell of Warre. Signed Io. Rushworth Secr.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.In the title the first "e" in "desperate" has failed to print.Signatures: A⁴.Originally publis...

To his Highness the Lord Protector, &c. and our general.: The humble petition of several colonels of the army.

Saunders, Thomas, Colonel.
Okey, John, d. 1662.
Alured, Mathew.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed at end: Thomas Saunders. John Okey. Matthevv Allured."Protesting against the ...

The humble petition of many officers lately drawne from the army for the service of Ireland, in the behalfe of themselves, and their souldiers, to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax Knight, Captaine Generall of the army raised by authority of both Houses of Parliament. Shewing the reasons why, and how they were drawne off. With a vindication of themselves against the scandals raised by some of his Excellencies army since their drawing off. Also, a letter annexed from the Generall to the severall regiments inducing them to engage in that honourable and just warre.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

8 p.The letter from Fairfax is dated: April 18. 1648 [sic].Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 8th".R...

A petition from severall regiments of the Army, viz, Colonell Fleetwoods, Colonell Whalies. Colonell Barksteads, &c. Presented to his Excellency, Thomas Lord Fairfax, at St. Alboni [sic], on Saturday the 11. of this present November, 1648. Wherein they set forth their desires for a speedy, safe, and just settlement, that thereby the kingdom may be freed from the heavy burthens that now they lye under, especially that of free-quarter. Also, a letter from his Excellency, to the committee of the Army, concerning the said grievances.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nou: 13th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

The demands, resolutions, and intentions of the Army; vnder the command of Generall Fairfax, and Major Generall Cromwell: for the speedy settlement of the state in peace, according to truth, without treating with those whom wee have already conquered. Commanded to be printed and communicated to all the free-borne people of England, Tuesd. September 26. 1648.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
England and Wales. Army. aut

January 1648

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept ye 26".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Tvvo letters from the agents of the five regiments of horse, the one to the whole souldiery of the Army, the other to some who sent unto them, to receive further information and satisfaction.

Everard, Robert, fl. 1664.

8 p.Caption title.Signed on A4r: Robert Everard [and 11 others].Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thom...

The declaration and resolution of many thousands citizens of London concerning the army, under the command of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and their present proceedings touching the treaty; and the further proceedings of the citizens concerning the papers sent up from the army. Also, ten propositions from His Majesties loyall subjects within the realm of England, to the citizens and army, concerning the reign and goverment of their dread soveraign Lord King Charles.

[2], 6 p.Place and date of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October] y...

The Peoples friends, or, A discovery of many in the army who are yet faithfull to the people being a perfect relation of the late proceedings of the agents of divers regiments of horse : with the manner of their imprisonment, by some officers, with the petition of Col. Riches regiment to the generall for the release of their agents.

8 p.Caption title.Place and date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Bodleian Libra...

A petition of divers officers of the army presented to his excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax at his head quarters at Saffron Walden the 23 of this instant May wherein they declare to the world their resolution and readinesse to defend the authority of Parliament; and not to direct or dispute the proceedings of those by whose power they have acted -- wherein also they manifest their reality to His Excellencie and army; that it hath been, so it shall be their endeavour by all lawfull meanes to promote the honour and welfare of the souldiers as their owne.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Signed by 115 officers, and "besides many more Officers who concur...

A representation from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the generall Councel of the Army. Expressing the desires of the Army in relation to themselves as souldiers; in which they desire satisfaction before disbanding. Tendred to the Right Honourable the Commissioners of Parliament residing with the Army, Sept. 21. to be by them represented to the Parliament. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the generall councell of the Army. John Rushworth Secret.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber [i.e. September] 24".In this edition, line 14 on title p...

The armies indempnity.:

Jenkins, David, 1582-1663.

8 p.Caption title.Dated and signed on p. 5: 24. May, 1647. Davjd Jenkins.Annotation on Thomason copy...

The true copy of a petition promoted in the Army, and already presented to His Excellency the Lord General, by the officers and soldiers of the regiment under the command of Commissary General Ireton.:

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Morgan, Anthony, Sir, 1621-1668.

January 1648

8 p.Signed at end: Anthony Morgan [and six others].Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October]...

Two letters of His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax,: sent to both Houses of Parliament; with the humble advice of the Councel of Warre (held at St. Edmunds Bury in Suffolke, Satterday 29. May, 1647.) upon the votes of both Houses, sent to the army for their disbanding. Also, the petition of the private souldierie of the army, both horse and foot, presented (to His Excellencie at the same Councell of Warre) by their several adjutators: with the names of the officers that were then present. Published at the instant desire of the army, to prevent mis-understandings, and to set forth their candid desire of the peace, and welfare of the Parliament, and this kingdome; as also, concerning the reliefe of Ireland.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

8, [4] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 4th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

To the supreame authoritie the Parliament of the Common-vvealth of England. The humble petition of the officers of the army. Sheweth, that wee having had divers meetings to seeke the Lord, and to speake of the great things God hath done for this Common-Wealth, it hath been set upon our hearts as our duty to offer such things, on the behalf of this nation, as in our judgements and consciences might tend to the peace and well being thereof, and therefore in pursuance of the same, have with one consent thought it fit humbly to present to you the particulars following, which wee desire may be taken into serious consideration.

Whalley, Edward, d. 1675?
Hacker, Francis, d. 1660.
Barkstead, John, d. 1662.
Okey, John, d. 1662.
Goffe, William, 1605?-1679?
Worsley, Charles, 1622-1656.

January 1652

1 sheet ([1] p.)Dated and signed at end: At the Councell of VVarre at White-Hall, the 12. of August....

A letter from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to Mr. Speaker;: concerning, the forces of the Northern Association, and Nottinghamshire Horse joyning with the Army. With their severall declarations and representations. Also, two petitions from the Nottinghamshire Horse; the one to both Houses of Parliament; the other, to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 19th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Severall papers from His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax, and the armie under his command, delivered to the Commissioners of Parliament and city at Alisbury [sic], July 23. 1647. Occasioned by a late petition and engagement of some citizens, commanders, officers, and souldiers of the trained bands and auxiliaries &c. Being the last and most d[e]sperate designe against the kingdome and army. With a copy of the engagement. Also, a proclamation from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, against the entertaining of cavaliers in the armie. By the appointment of his Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax and his Councell of Warre. Signed Io. Rushworth Secr.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.In the title the first "e" in "desperate" has failed to print.Signatures: A⁴.Originally publis...

To his Highness the Lord Protector, &c. and our general.: The humble petition of several colonels of the army.

Saunders, Thomas, Colonel.
Okey, John, d. 1662.
Alured, Mathew.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed at end: Thomas Saunders. John Okey. Matthevv Allured."Protesting against the ...

The humble petition of many officers lately drawne from the army for the service of Ireland, in the behalfe of themselves, and their souldiers, to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax Knight, Captaine Generall of the army raised by authority of both Houses of Parliament. Shewing the reasons why, and how they were drawne off. With a vindication of themselves against the scandals raised by some of his Excellencies army since their drawing off. Also, a letter annexed from the Generall to the severall regiments inducing them to engage in that honourable and just warre.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

8 p.The letter from Fairfax is dated: April 18. 1648 [sic].Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 8th".R...

A petition from severall regiments of the Army, viz, Colonell Fleetwoods, Colonell Whalies. Colonell Barksteads, &c. Presented to his Excellency, Thomas Lord Fairfax, at St. Alboni [sic], on Saturday the 11. of this present November, 1648. Wherein they set forth their desires for a speedy, safe, and just settlement, that thereby the kingdom may be freed from the heavy burthens that now they lye under, especially that of free-quarter. Also, a letter from his Excellency, to the committee of the Army, concerning the said grievances.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nou: 13th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

The demands, resolutions, and intentions of the Army; vnder the command of Generall Fairfax, and Major Generall Cromwell: for the speedy settlement of the state in peace, according to truth, without treating with those whom wee have already conquered. Commanded to be printed and communicated to all the free-borne people of England, Tuesd. September 26. 1648.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
England and Wales. Army. aut

January 1648

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept ye 26".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Tvvo letters from the agents of the five regiments of horse, the one to the whole souldiery of the Army, the other to some who sent unto them, to receive further information and satisfaction.

Everard, Robert, fl. 1664.

8 p.Caption title.Signed on A4r: Robert Everard [and 11 others].Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thom...

The declaration and resolution of many thousands citizens of London concerning the army, under the command of the Lord Generall Fairfax, and their present proceedings touching the treaty; and the further proceedings of the citizens concerning the papers sent up from the army. Also, ten propositions from His Majesties loyall subjects within the realm of England, to the citizens and army, concerning the reign and goverment of their dread soveraign Lord King Charles.

[2], 6 p.Place and date of publication from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October] y...

The Peoples friends, or, A discovery of many in the army who are yet faithfull to the people being a perfect relation of the late proceedings of the agents of divers regiments of horse : with the manner of their imprisonment, by some officers, with the petition of Col. Riches regiment to the generall for the release of their agents.

8 p.Caption title.Place and date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Bodleian Libra...

A petition of divers officers of the army presented to his excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax at his head quarters at Saffron Walden the 23 of this instant May wherein they declare to the world their resolution and readinesse to defend the authority of Parliament; and not to direct or dispute the proceedings of those by whose power they have acted -- wherein also they manifest their reality to His Excellencie and army; that it hath been, so it shall be their endeavour by all lawfull meanes to promote the honour and welfare of the souldiers as their owne.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Imprint from Wing.Signed by 115 officers, and "besides many more Officers who concur...

A representation from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the generall Councel of the Army. Expressing the desires of the Army in relation to themselves as souldiers; in which they desire satisfaction before disbanding. Tendred to the Right Honourable the Commissioners of Parliament residing with the Army, Sept. 21. to be by them represented to the Parliament. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the generall councell of the Army. John Rushworth Secret.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber [i.e. September] 24".In this edition, line 14 on title p...

The armies indempnity.:

Jenkins, David, 1582-1663.

8 p.Caption title.Dated and signed on p. 5: 24. May, 1647. Davjd Jenkins.Annotation on Thomason copy...

The true copy of a petition promoted in the Army, and already presented to His Excellency the Lord General, by the officers and soldiers of the regiment under the command of Commissary General Ireton.:

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Morgan, Anthony, Sir, 1621-1668.

January 1648

8 p.Signed at end: Anthony Morgan [and six others].Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October]...

Two letters of His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax,: sent to both Houses of Parliament; with the humble advice of the Councel of Warre (held at St. Edmunds Bury in Suffolke, Satterday 29. May, 1647.) upon the votes of both Houses, sent to the army for their disbanding. Also, the petition of the private souldierie of the army, both horse and foot, presented (to His Excellencie at the same Councell of Warre) by their several adjutators: with the names of the officers that were then present. Published at the instant desire of the army, to prevent mis-understandings, and to set forth their candid desire of the peace, and welfare of the Parliament, and this kingdome; as also, concerning the reliefe of Ireland.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

8, [4] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 4th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

To the supreame authoritie the Parliament of the Common-vvealth of England. The humble petition of the officers of the army. Sheweth, that wee having had divers meetings to seeke the Lord, and to speake of the great things God hath done for this Common-Wealth, it hath been set upon our hearts as our duty to offer such things, on the behalf of this nation, as in our judgements and consciences might tend to the peace and well being thereof, and therefore in pursuance of the same, have with one consent thought it fit humbly to present to you the particulars following, which wee desire may be taken into serious consideration.

Whalley, Edward, d. 1675?
Hacker, Francis, d. 1660.
Barkstead, John, d. 1662.
Okey, John, d. 1662.
Goffe, William, 1605?-1679?
Worsley, Charles, 1622-1656.

January 1652

1 sheet ([1] p.)Dated and signed at end: At the Councell of VVarre at White-Hall, the 12. of August....

A letter from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, to Mr. Speaker;: concerning, the forces of the Northern Association, and Nottinghamshire Horse joyning with the Army. With their severall declarations and representations. Also, two petitions from the Nottinghamshire Horse; the one to both Houses of Parliament; the other, to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[2], 9, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 19th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

Severall papers from His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax, and the armie under his command, delivered to the Commissioners of Parliament and city at Alisbury [sic], July 23. 1647. Occasioned by a late petition and engagement of some citizens, commanders, officers, and souldiers of the trained bands and auxiliaries &c. Being the last and most d[e]sperate designe against the kingdome and army. With a copy of the engagement. Also, a proclamation from his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, against the entertaining of cavaliers in the armie. By the appointment of his Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax and his Councell of Warre. Signed Io. Rushworth Secr.

England and Wales. Army. Council.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1647

[8] p.In the title the first "e" in "desperate" has failed to print.Signatures: A⁴.Originally publis...

To his Highness the Lord Protector, &c. and our general.: The humble petition of several colonels of the army.

Saunders, Thomas, Colonel.
Okey, John, d. 1662.
Alured, Mathew.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed at end: Thomas Saunders. John Okey. Matthevv Allured."Protesting against the ...

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