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 Right Honorable, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Parliament of England,: concerning the taking in and surrendring of Enistery. Carrick Town and castle. Passage-Fort. Bandon-Bridge. Kingsale, and the fort there. Die Mercurii, 12. Decembr. 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published, and read in all churches and chappels in and about the City of London, late lines of communication, and bills of mortality. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament.

Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1649-1650 : Cromwell)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1649

8 p.Signed: O. Cromvvell.Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (Thomason Tracts) and...

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, concerning the miraculous taking of Tiverton-Castle with the church

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, recipient.

October 1645

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Dated: Tiverton, Octob. 19. 1645.Order to print si...

A letter from His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, correspondant.

August 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)With decorative border.The disavowed rudeness of some soldiers, in denying Lord Laud...

A letter sent to the Right Honourable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker to the Honourable House of Commons: [electronic resource] : concerning the raising of the siege of Taunton by the Parliaments forces. /

Worthy Gentleman in Sir Thomas Fairfax His Army.
Lenthall, William,1591-1662.
England and Wales.Parliament.House of Commons.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Wing (2nd ed.)ThomasonElectronic reproduction

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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

8 p.Signed on A3r: J.R. [i.e. John Rushworth].Publication year is given according to Lady Day dating...

A brief relation of the taking of Bridgewater by the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax;: and therein, all the Lord Gorings train, 36. pieces of ordnance, 2000. prisoners, 800. horse, with great store of oxen. Sent in a letter to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Together with a letter concerning the delivering up of Pontefract Castle by treaty to the use of the Parliament, with all things therein. Also, hopes of reducing Scarbrough by treaty. Sent to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Bedford, Samuel.
Pierrepont, Francis, d. 1659.
England and Wales. Parliament.

6, [2] p.The "brief relation", dated July 23, is by Samuel Bedford, whose name appears on p. 3; the ...

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the fight between His Excellency's the Lord Fairfax forces at Maidstone, and the Kentish forces, June 1. 1648. Printed by the command of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

June 1648

7, [1] p.Signed at end: John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament.

[8] p.The letter from the "Gentleman of quality" is dated and signed at end: Torrington, Feb. 19. tw...

Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons.: Concerning the agreement between Sir Tho: Fairfax's commissioners and Sir Ralph Hoptons at Truro in Cornwal. Together with a true copy of the articles, agreed on by both parties. Which articles and letter was brought by Master Peters, and were read in the Honourable House of Commons, 21 Martii, 1645. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, to be printed and published.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

14, [2] p.Wing has publication year 1645[6].The final leaf is blank.Reproduction of the original in ...

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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. Proceedings. 1646-03.

8 p.Signed on page 7: Jo. Rushworth.Publication year is given according to Lady Day dating.Imperfect...

A copy of a letter sent from Sir Tho. Middleton, to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq: Speaker of the House of Commons.: Concerning the raising of the siege at Osvvestree, Iuly 3. 1644. By the forces commanded by the Earl of Denbigh. Sir Tho. Middleton, and Sir Will. Brereton. Wherein was divers of our enemies, men of quality, taken prisoners; 7. carriages, 200. common souldiers, 2 peeces of artillery, 100. horse. Also severall other letters to persons of quality in confirmation of the said victory. Together with a list of all the prisoners and carriages that were taken. Printed according to order.

Middleton, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1666.
W. D.
T. B.
Chadwick, Lew.

8 p.Includes letters from W.D., T.B. and Lew. Chadwick.Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A letter sent from the Lord Fairfax, &c. Dated at Popleton, January 1. 1659. Superscribed, for the Right Honourable William Lenthall, Esq; speaker to the Parliament, these. Read in Parliament, January 6. 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament.

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

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 7.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Severall letters to the honourable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons; and to the committee of both kingdoms, concerning the state of Sir Tho. Fairfax army. Shewing the obedience of the souldiers, which were mutiniers to the commands of the Parliament, and their readinesse to serve the state, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. Together with Sergeant-Major Generall Skippons speech, to all the officers and souldiers, and their concurrence thereunto. With a letter of Serjeant-Major Skippons, shewing the readinesse of the souldiers, to go on in this expedition. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 9th".Reproduction of original in the British Library

The coppie of a letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters to the Parliament, concerning the great battell betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax and Goring at Langport on Thursday the 10. of July 1645. Where were slaine, 300. dead upon the place. Many caried to Bridgewater. Taken prisoners. 6. colours. 14. Lieutenant Colonels and Majors. 100. Captaines and officers of note. 2000. prisoners. Taken besides. 1200. horse. 40. colours of horse and foot. 4000. armes for horse and foot. 2. peeces of ordnance. 6. cartloads of ammunition. All their bag and baggage that was in the field. L. Gen. Cromwells speech in the head of the armie. 2. garrisons taken from them. A list of the chiefest commanders on our side, that were killed: or wounded. And in what manner the enemies are dispersed into their severall quarters. Also how Major Generall Massey the day before tooke Lievetenant Generall Porter, Lievetenant Generall of Gorings horse ... and the enemie pursued to Bridgewater, ...

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 6 p.At foot of title, above imprint: Appointed to be printed, and pubished according to order.P...

The copie of a letter, sent from the Commander in Chiefe, of the town and port of Plymouth, to the Honourable William Lenthall, Esq. Speaker of the House of Commons:: concerning the late great fight at Mount Stanford. Together, with a true relation of the persons there killed; and what condition the said towne and port now are in. Also a copie of the vovv and covenant, which all the deputy lieutenants, commanders, townesmen, and souldiers took, to live and dye in defence of the said town. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and protestation, be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Wardlace, James.
England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 5, [1] p.Attributed to James Wardlace.Annotation on Thomason copy: following Novemb. 91 in impr...

A letter from the Right Honorable, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Parliament of England,: concerning the taking in and surrendring of Enistery. Carrick Town and castle. Passage-Fort. Bandon-Bridge. Kingsale, and the fort there. Die Mercurii, 12. Decembr. 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published, and read in all churches and chappels in and about the City of London, late lines of communication, and bills of mortality. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament.

Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1649-1650 : Cromwell)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1649

8 p.Signed: O. Cromvvell.Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (Thomason Tracts) and...

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, concerning the miraculous taking of Tiverton-Castle with the church

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, recipient.

October 1645

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Dated: Tiverton, Octob. 19. 1645.Order to print si...

A letter from His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, correspondant.

August 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)With decorative border.The disavowed rudeness of some soldiers, in denying Lord Laud...

A letter sent to the Right Honourable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker to the Honourable House of Commons: [electronic resource] : concerning the raising of the siege of Taunton by the Parliaments forces. /

Worthy Gentleman in Sir Thomas Fairfax His Army.
Lenthall, William,1591-1662.
England and Wales.Parliament.House of Commons.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Wing (2nd ed.)ThomasonElectronic reproduction

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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

8 p.Signed on A3r: J.R. [i.e. John Rushworth].Publication year is given according to Lady Day dating...

A brief relation of the taking of Bridgewater by the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax;: and therein, all the Lord Gorings train, 36. pieces of ordnance, 2000. prisoners, 800. horse, with great store of oxen. Sent in a letter to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Together with a letter concerning the delivering up of Pontefract Castle by treaty to the use of the Parliament, with all things therein. Also, hopes of reducing Scarbrough by treaty. Sent to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq; Speaker to the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Bedford, Samuel.
Pierrepont, Francis, d. 1659.
England and Wales. Parliament.

6, [2] p.The "brief relation", dated July 23, is by Samuel Bedford, whose name appears on p. 3; the ...

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the fight between His Excellency's the Lord Fairfax forces at Maidstone, and the Kentish forces, June 1. 1648. Printed by the command of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

June 1648

7, [1] p.Signed at end: John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament.

[8] p.The letter from the "Gentleman of quality" is dated and signed at end: Torrington, Feb. 19. tw...

Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons.: Concerning the agreement between Sir Tho: Fairfax's commissioners and Sir Ralph Hoptons at Truro in Cornwal. Together with a true copy of the articles, agreed on by both parties. Which articles and letter was brought by Master Peters, and were read in the Honourable House of Commons, 21 Martii, 1645. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, to be printed and published.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

14, [2] p.Wing has publication year 1645[6].The final leaf is blank.Reproduction of the original in ...

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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. Proceedings. 1646-03.

8 p.Signed on page 7: Jo. Rushworth.Publication year is given according to Lady Day dating.Imperfect...

A copy of a letter sent from Sir Tho. Middleton, to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esq: Speaker of the House of Commons.: Concerning the raising of the siege at Osvvestree, Iuly 3. 1644. By the forces commanded by the Earl of Denbigh. Sir Tho. Middleton, and Sir Will. Brereton. Wherein was divers of our enemies, men of quality, taken prisoners; 7. carriages, 200. common souldiers, 2 peeces of artillery, 100. horse. Also severall other letters to persons of quality in confirmation of the said victory. Together with a list of all the prisoners and carriages that were taken. Printed according to order.

Middleton, Thomas, Sir, 1586-1666.
W. D.
T. B.
Chadwick, Lew.

8 p.Includes letters from W.D., T.B. and Lew. Chadwick.Reproduction of the original in the British L...

A letter sent from the Lord Fairfax, &c. Dated at Popleton, January 1. 1659. Superscribed, for the Right Honourable William Lenthall, Esq; speaker to the Parliament, these. Read in Parliament, January 6. 1659. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Thomas St Nicholas, clerk of the Parliament.

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

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 7.".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Severall letters to the honourable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons; and to the committee of both kingdoms, concerning the state of Sir Tho. Fairfax army. Shewing the obedience of the souldiers, which were mutiniers to the commands of the Parliament, and their readinesse to serve the state, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. Together with Sergeant-Major Generall Skippons speech, to all the officers and souldiers, and their concurrence thereunto. With a letter of Serjeant-Major Skippons, shewing the readinesse of the souldiers, to go on in this expedition. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 9th".Reproduction of original in the British Library

The coppie of a letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters to the Parliament, concerning the great battell betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax and Goring at Langport on Thursday the 10. of July 1645. Where were slaine, 300. dead upon the place. Many caried to Bridgewater. Taken prisoners. 6. colours. 14. Lieutenant Colonels and Majors. 100. Captaines and officers of note. 2000. prisoners. Taken besides. 1200. horse. 40. colours of horse and foot. 4000. armes for horse and foot. 2. peeces of ordnance. 6. cartloads of ammunition. All their bag and baggage that was in the field. L. Gen. Cromwells speech in the head of the armie. 2. garrisons taken from them. A list of the chiefest commanders on our side, that were killed: or wounded. And in what manner the enemies are dispersed into their severall quarters. Also how Major Generall Massey the day before tooke Lievetenant Generall Porter, Lievetenant Generall of Gorings horse ... and the enemie pursued to Bridgewater, ...

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 6 p.At foot of title, above imprint: Appointed to be printed, and pubished according to order.P...

The copie of a letter, sent from the Commander in Chiefe, of the town and port of Plymouth, to the Honourable William Lenthall, Esq. Speaker of the House of Commons:: concerning the late great fight at Mount Stanford. Together, with a true relation of the persons there killed; and what condition the said towne and port now are in. Also a copie of the vovv and covenant, which all the deputy lieutenants, commanders, townesmen, and souldiers took, to live and dye in defence of the said town. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and protestation, be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Wardlace, James.
England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 5, [1] p.Attributed to James Wardlace.Annotation on Thomason copy: following Novemb. 91 in impr...

A letter from the Right Honorable, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Parliament of England,: concerning the taking in and surrendring of Enistery. Carrick Town and castle. Passage-Fort. Bandon-Bridge. Kingsale, and the fort there. Die Mercurii, 12. Decembr. 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published, and read in all churches and chappels in and about the City of London, late lines of communication, and bills of mortality. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliament.

Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1649-1650 : Cromwell)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1649

8 p.Signed: O. Cromvvell.Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (Thomason Tracts) and...

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, concerning the miraculous taking of Tiverton-Castle with the church

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, recipient.

October 1645

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Dated: Tiverton, Octob. 19. 1645.Order to print si...

A letter from His Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662, correspondant.

August 1647

1 sheet ([1] p.)With decorative border.The disavowed rudeness of some soldiers, in denying Lord Laud...

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.

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