The strong castle of Gothridge taken by Colonell Birch: Sir Henry Lingen, and fifty gentlemen taken prisoners, all the officers and souldiers at mercy, and all the armes and ammunition, bagg and baggage taken by the said Colonell Birch, on Fryday last, July 31. 1646. Monday the 3d. of August, 1646. This letter of Colonell Birches, with the two other letters, are examined and printed, and published according to order of Parliament.

Exact and certaine newes from the Siege at Yorke. And of many remarkable passages of our armys in those parts, extracted out of diverse letters which were sent by this last post from Hull, to a gentleman of Grayes-Inne. As also the taking of Mulgrave Castle, and in it Sir Walter Vavasour, Sir Peter Middletons eldest sonne, and other gentlemen of quality. Together with the relation of the Scots second army, advanced to Blithenooke in Northumberland, and their taking of Morpeth Castle. With many other remarkable observations.

January 1644

[8] p.Dated at end: 1. July 1644. Imprimatur Jo. Rushworth.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the origin...

An exact relation of foure notable victories obtained by the Parliaments forces: being informed to the Honourable House of Parliament on Satterday last, being the 24. day of this instant February, 1644. Viz. I. The taking of 3000 pound in money, besides plate and jewels, with a convoy of sixty horse; going from Prince Rupert to Weymouth. II. Collonel Mittons taking of one collonel, many captaines and other officers, and 60 common soldiers prisoners; with the routing two regiments of Irish rebels newly landed, and taking their bag and baggage. III. A defeat given to the Newark forces, occasioned by a discovery of a dangerous plot, for betraying the town of Nottingham; with the manner of drowning many of them, and taking others prisoners. IV. The taking of twelve ships by the Earle of Warwicks ships, which were imployed against the Parliament, under the command of Browne Bushell; with a relation of what store of ordnance, ammunition and treasure was therein. Published according to order.

January 1644

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 4 in t...

Great victories obtained by the Earle of Denbigh at Shrewsbury, Chulmely, aud [sic] other parts in Cheshire. Where were taken prisoners. The Lord Newports sonne, Lieutenant Colonell Horton, Serjeant Major Manly governour of Banger, Sergeant Major Fisher, 1 lieutenant colonells colours, and others. 100 armes. 2 barrels of powder and store of bullets. 66 prisoners more, amongst which some others of note, good horse, and other purchase. Sergeant Major Pinkney slain on our side, and 5 or 6 wounded. With the copie of the oath that was imposed on the cavaliers before the garrison was taken. Published according to order.

[8] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 17th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A true relation of the re-taking of Howhum garrison in Lincolne-shire, which was surprised by the Newark forces the 10 of Iune, and re-gained the 12 of Iune by the forces of Grantham, under the command of Colonel Grey. With a list of the prisoners taken in the said garrison. As it was sent in a letter from the said Colonel Grey, to a member of the House of Commons. And dated at Grantham Iune 12, 1645.

Grey, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 5: Hen. Grey.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

A letter from an eminent person in the northerne army:: how Sunday night, March 5. 1647. a party of horse and foot came to the wals of Carlile, and having ladders, entred the castle, broke open the gaole, wounded the governour, let out the prisoners, and retreated into Scotland. With the proceedings of the Parliament in Scotland. Also a letter concerning the Lord Inchequin March 13. 1647. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot.

Eminent person in the northerne army.
Dowrich, Thomas.
Thorney, Ra.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Includes letters signed by Tho. Dowrich and Ra. Thorney.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1647"...

A true and perfect relation of a great victory obtained by the Parliaments forces in Northumberland: together with a list of all the prisoners, horse and arms taken; with the surrender of Curtington Castle, with all the arms and ammunition. As also the late bloody practices of the garrison of Pontefract at Doncaster, and other places. In two letters from gentlemen of quality to their friends in London.

Bishop, Rich., fl. 1648.

January 1648

8 p.The second letter is signed (p.8): Rich. Bishop.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 7th".Reproduc...

A true and full relation of the manner of the taking of the towne and castle of Shrewsbury.: With the conditions on which the castle, and fort at Frankvill, were surrendered. As also, a list of the names of the severall commanders, officers, knights, esquires, gentlemen, and others, that were taken prisoners. Printed according to order.

January 1645

8 [i.e. 10] p.Page 10 misnumbered 8.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 4th 1644"; the 5 in imprint ...

A designe by Captain Barley, and others, to surprize Carisbrook Castle, in the Isle of Wyght, where his Majesty now is. With the proceedings of Colonel Hammond against them, Captain Barley, and some others of the chief actors taken prisoners, who are to be tryed for their lives by Martiall Law. Also some proceedings in Parliament, concerning the King. (who is in Carisbrook Castle) for the security of His Person. January 1. 1647. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbott.

January 1648

[2], 5 (i.e 6) p.Imperfect: show-through of text.Annotations on Thomason copy: "1647"; the "8" in th...

The articles of the rendition of Edenburgh-Castle to the Lord Generall Cromvvel, and the manner of the enemies marching out Decemb. 24. 1650. With a particular of the ordnance, and armes taken therein. Also the taking of another strong castle, called, Kinmore-castle, by a party from Carlisle. With the articles of surrender, and the particulars taken in the castle, and their march. Published by authority.

January 1650

[8] p.Signatures: [A⁴].Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 31.Reproduction of the original in the Bri...

A copie of a letter of the taking of Leicester on Wednesday the 18th. of June, 1645. With the copie of the articles, and the manner of storming it the day before: a list of what was taken in Leicester, 14 peeces of ordnance, 30 colours, 200 armes, 500 horse, 50 barrels of gunpowder. And all their ammunition and provisions, of bagge and baggage. The Lord of Loughborough to goe to Ashby de la Zouch, and the rest of the officers and souldiers to Lichfield. The severall marches of the King since hee was routed, and his numbers, and how pursued by Sir John Gell, and 200 horse by him taken from the King. Brought from the army, and commanded to be forthwith printed and published.

January 1645

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June ye 20th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A letter from Captaine Richard Svvanley, to the Right Honourable, the Earl of Warwick.: Being a full relation of the taking of the towne and castle of Cardigan in Wales, by Major Generall Laugharne, with above an hundred commanders and common souldiers, and all the arms and ammunition therein. Also the taking of the Irish commissioners at sea (that were going from the King in to Ireland) by Capt. Coachman, who are to be sent up to the Parliament; a list of whose names are here inserted. Published by Authority.

Swanley, Richard, d. 1650.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: the 5 in imprint date is crossed out and altered to 1644; "Jan...

A great victory at Applebey by Col. General Ashton October 9. 1648. Where were taken prisoners at mercy, Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir Thomas Tilsley, Sir Robert Strickland. Sir William Huddleston, Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir William Blackstone. 15 collonels, 9 lieutenant collonels 6 serjeant majors. 46 captains 17 lieutenants, 10 cornets 3 ensignes with a list of their names. 5 peece of ordance, 1200 horse. 1000 armes, and all their ammunition bag and baggage. October 16. 1648. This is a true list, a copy whereof was sent from Coll. Generall Ashton, and this day delivered to the Parliament.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.The folio on page 6 is printed upside down.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October...

The coppie of a letter from major Generall Poines his quarters of the taking of Scarborough.: With the coppie of the 12 articles agreed and concluded upon the 22. of Iuly, 1645. between the Honourable Sir Matthew Boynton, Knight and Baronet, one of the militarie committee, for the Northerne Association. And Sir Hugh Cholmneley Knight and Baronet, governour of that castle there, concerning the delivering of the same. As also a list of what was taken in Scarborough. Printed, and published according to order.

Hopkinson, James, fl. 1645.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 2: Ja. Hopkinson.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 31".Reproduction of the ...

Shrewsbury taken.: A copie of Sir VVilliam Breretons letter to the Parliament: and the copie of a letter from the Committee of Shropshire: with a full relation of the manner of the taking of Shrewsbury, by Colonell Mitton and Colonell Bowyer, with Sir William Breretons and Colonell Mittons forces, on Saturday last, February 22. And the particulars of that great victory against P. Maurice's forces there: also a list of the chiefe prisoners names; and what was taken in the said garrison. Published according to order.

Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.

January 1645

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb. 27".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

Sir Thomas Fairfaxes taking of Dennis Castle, and Felford Haven;: and twenty six peeces of ordnance taken in a Dunkerke ship that came to relieve Pendennis, all the men taken prisoners, and all their ammunition and provisions in the ship, and fifty men put in her for the service of the Parliament. With the Generalls summons sent into Pendennis Castle, and the Governors answer. And the proceedings in blocking up of Michaells Mount, where Marques Hamilton is prisoner. Eighty come in to the Parliament from thence; with the last passages of Sir Thomas Fairfaxes victorious proceedings in Cornewell. This being a true copie and examined, is printed and published according to order of Parliament.

T. M.
England and Wales. Parliament.

March 1646

7, [1] p.Dated and signed on page 7: T.M. From Truro the 19th. of March, 1645.Annotation on Thomason...

Exact and certaine newes from the Siege at Yorke. And of many remarkable passages of our armys in those parts, extracted out of diverse letters which were sent by this last post from Hull, to a gentleman of Grayes-Inne. As also the taking of Mulgrave Castle, and in it Sir Walter Vavasour, Sir Peter Middletons eldest sonne, and other gentlemen of quality. Together with the relation of the Scots second army, advanced to Blithenooke in Northumberland, and their taking of Morpeth Castle. With many other remarkable observations.

January 1644

[8] p.Dated at end: 1. July 1644. Imprimatur Jo. Rushworth.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the origin...

An exact relation of foure notable victories obtained by the Parliaments forces: being informed to the Honourable House of Parliament on Satterday last, being the 24. day of this instant February, 1644. Viz. I. The taking of 3000 pound in money, besides plate and jewels, with a convoy of sixty horse; going from Prince Rupert to Weymouth. II. Collonel Mittons taking of one collonel, many captaines and other officers, and 60 common soldiers prisoners; with the routing two regiments of Irish rebels newly landed, and taking their bag and baggage. III. A defeat given to the Newark forces, occasioned by a discovery of a dangerous plot, for betraying the town of Nottingham; with the manner of drowning many of them, and taking others prisoners. IV. The taking of twelve ships by the Earle of Warwicks ships, which were imployed against the Parliament, under the command of Browne Bushell; with a relation of what store of ordnance, ammunition and treasure was therein. Published according to order.

January 1644

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 4 in t...

Great victories obtained by the Earle of Denbigh at Shrewsbury, Chulmely, aud [sic] other parts in Cheshire. Where were taken prisoners. The Lord Newports sonne, Lieutenant Colonell Horton, Serjeant Major Manly governour of Banger, Sergeant Major Fisher, 1 lieutenant colonells colours, and others. 100 armes. 2 barrels of powder and store of bullets. 66 prisoners more, amongst which some others of note, good horse, and other purchase. Sergeant Major Pinkney slain on our side, and 5 or 6 wounded. With the copie of the oath that was imposed on the cavaliers before the garrison was taken. Published according to order.

[8] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 17th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A true relation of the re-taking of Howhum garrison in Lincolne-shire, which was surprised by the Newark forces the 10 of Iune, and re-gained the 12 of Iune by the forces of Grantham, under the command of Colonel Grey. With a list of the prisoners taken in the said garrison. As it was sent in a letter from the said Colonel Grey, to a member of the House of Commons. And dated at Grantham Iune 12, 1645.

Grey, Henry, 17th cent.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 5: Hen. Grey.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

A letter from an eminent person in the northerne army:: how Sunday night, March 5. 1647. a party of horse and foot came to the wals of Carlile, and having ladders, entred the castle, broke open the gaole, wounded the governour, let out the prisoners, and retreated into Scotland. With the proceedings of the Parliament in Scotland. Also a letter concerning the Lord Inchequin March 13. 1647. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot.

Eminent person in the northerne army.
Dowrich, Thomas.
Thorney, Ra.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Includes letters signed by Tho. Dowrich and Ra. Thorney.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1647"...

A true and perfect relation of a great victory obtained by the Parliaments forces in Northumberland: together with a list of all the prisoners, horse and arms taken; with the surrender of Curtington Castle, with all the arms and ammunition. As also the late bloody practices of the garrison of Pontefract at Doncaster, and other places. In two letters from gentlemen of quality to their friends in London.

Bishop, Rich., fl. 1648.

January 1648

8 p.The second letter is signed (p.8): Rich. Bishop.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 7th".Reproduc...

A true and full relation of the manner of the taking of the towne and castle of Shrewsbury.: With the conditions on which the castle, and fort at Frankvill, were surrendered. As also, a list of the names of the severall commanders, officers, knights, esquires, gentlemen, and others, that were taken prisoners. Printed according to order.

January 1645

8 [i.e. 10] p.Page 10 misnumbered 8.Annotation on Thomason copy: "March 4th 1644"; the 5 in imprint ...

A designe by Captain Barley, and others, to surprize Carisbrook Castle, in the Isle of Wyght, where his Majesty now is. With the proceedings of Colonel Hammond against them, Captain Barley, and some others of the chief actors taken prisoners, who are to be tryed for their lives by Martiall Law. Also some proceedings in Parliament, concerning the King. (who is in Carisbrook Castle) for the security of His Person. January 1. 1647. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbott.

January 1648

[2], 5 (i.e 6) p.Imperfect: show-through of text.Annotations on Thomason copy: "1647"; the "8" in th...

The articles of the rendition of Edenburgh-Castle to the Lord Generall Cromvvel, and the manner of the enemies marching out Decemb. 24. 1650. With a particular of the ordnance, and armes taken therein. Also the taking of another strong castle, called, Kinmore-castle, by a party from Carlisle. With the articles of surrender, and the particulars taken in the castle, and their march. Published by authority.

January 1650

[8] p.Signatures: [A⁴].Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 31.Reproduction of the original in the Bri...

A copie of a letter of the taking of Leicester on Wednesday the 18th. of June, 1645. With the copie of the articles, and the manner of storming it the day before: a list of what was taken in Leicester, 14 peeces of ordnance, 30 colours, 200 armes, 500 horse, 50 barrels of gunpowder. And all their ammunition and provisions, of bagge and baggage. The Lord of Loughborough to goe to Ashby de la Zouch, and the rest of the officers and souldiers to Lichfield. The severall marches of the King since hee was routed, and his numbers, and how pursued by Sir John Gell, and 200 horse by him taken from the King. Brought from the army, and commanded to be forthwith printed and published.

January 1645

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June ye 20th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A letter from Captaine Richard Svvanley, to the Right Honourable, the Earl of Warwick.: Being a full relation of the taking of the towne and castle of Cardigan in Wales, by Major Generall Laugharne, with above an hundred commanders and common souldiers, and all the arms and ammunition therein. Also the taking of the Irish commissioners at sea (that were going from the King in to Ireland) by Capt. Coachman, who are to be sent up to the Parliament; a list of whose names are here inserted. Published by Authority.

Swanley, Richard, d. 1650.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: the 5 in imprint date is crossed out and altered to 1644; "Jan...

A great victory at Applebey by Col. General Ashton October 9. 1648. Where were taken prisoners at mercy, Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir Thomas Tilsley, Sir Robert Strickland. Sir William Huddleston, Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir William Blackstone. 15 collonels, 9 lieutenant collonels 6 serjeant majors. 46 captains 17 lieutenants, 10 cornets 3 ensignes with a list of their names. 5 peece of ordance, 1200 horse. 1000 armes, and all their ammunition bag and baggage. October 16. 1648. This is a true list, a copy whereof was sent from Coll. Generall Ashton, and this day delivered to the Parliament.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.The folio on page 6 is printed upside down.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October...

The coppie of a letter from major Generall Poines his quarters of the taking of Scarborough.: With the coppie of the 12 articles agreed and concluded upon the 22. of Iuly, 1645. between the Honourable Sir Matthew Boynton, Knight and Baronet, one of the militarie committee, for the Northerne Association. And Sir Hugh Cholmneley Knight and Baronet, governour of that castle there, concerning the delivering of the same. As also a list of what was taken in Scarborough. Printed, and published according to order.

Hopkinson, James, fl. 1645.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 2: Ja. Hopkinson.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 31".Reproduction of the ...

Shrewsbury taken.: A copie of Sir VVilliam Breretons letter to the Parliament: and the copie of a letter from the Committee of Shropshire: with a full relation of the manner of the taking of Shrewsbury, by Colonell Mitton and Colonell Bowyer, with Sir William Breretons and Colonell Mittons forces, on Saturday last, February 22. And the particulars of that great victory against P. Maurice's forces there: also a list of the chiefe prisoners names; and what was taken in the said garrison. Published according to order.

Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.

January 1645

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb. 27".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

Sir Thomas Fairfaxes taking of Dennis Castle, and Felford Haven;: and twenty six peeces of ordnance taken in a Dunkerke ship that came to relieve Pendennis, all the men taken prisoners, and all their ammunition and provisions in the ship, and fifty men put in her for the service of the Parliament. With the Generalls summons sent into Pendennis Castle, and the Governors answer. And the proceedings in blocking up of Michaells Mount, where Marques Hamilton is prisoner. Eighty come in to the Parliament from thence; with the last passages of Sir Thomas Fairfaxes victorious proceedings in Cornewell. This being a true copie and examined, is printed and published according to order of Parliament.

T. M.
England and Wales. Parliament.

March 1646

7, [1] p.Dated and signed on page 7: T.M. From Truro the 19th. of March, 1645.Annotation on Thomason...

Exact and certaine newes from the Siege at Yorke. And of many remarkable passages of our armys in those parts, extracted out of diverse letters which were sent by this last post from Hull, to a gentleman of Grayes-Inne. As also the taking of Mulgrave Castle, and in it Sir Walter Vavasour, Sir Peter Middletons eldest sonne, and other gentlemen of quality. Together with the relation of the Scots second army, advanced to Blithenooke in Northumberland, and their taking of Morpeth Castle. With many other remarkable observations.

January 1644

[8] p.Dated at end: 1. July 1644. Imprimatur Jo. Rushworth.Signatures: A⁴.Reproduction of the origin...

An exact relation of foure notable victories obtained by the Parliaments forces: being informed to the Honourable House of Parliament on Satterday last, being the 24. day of this instant February, 1644. Viz. I. The taking of 3000 pound in money, besides plate and jewels, with a convoy of sixty horse; going from Prince Rupert to Weymouth. II. Collonel Mittons taking of one collonel, many captaines and other officers, and 60 common soldiers prisoners; with the routing two regiments of Irish rebels newly landed, and taking their bag and baggage. III. A defeat given to the Newark forces, occasioned by a discovery of a dangerous plot, for betraying the town of Nottingham; with the manner of drowning many of them, and taking others prisoners. IV. The taking of twelve ships by the Earle of Warwicks ships, which were imployed against the Parliament, under the command of Browne Bushell; with a relation of what store of ordnance, ammunition and treasure was therein. Published according to order.

January 1644

[2], 6 p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 4 in t...

Great victories obtained by the Earle of Denbigh at Shrewsbury, Chulmely, aud [sic] other parts in Cheshire. Where were taken prisoners. The Lord Newports sonne, Lieutenant Colonell Horton, Serjeant Major Manly governour of Banger, Sergeant Major Fisher, 1 lieutenant colonells colours, and others. 100 armes. 2 barrels of powder and store of bullets. 66 prisoners more, amongst which some others of note, good horse, and other purchase. Sergeant Major Pinkney slain on our side, and 5 or 6 wounded. With the copie of the oath that was imposed on the cavaliers before the garrison was taken. Published according to order.

[8] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 17th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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