Two letters the one from the Right Honourable, Sir Thomas Fairfax. The other from Colonell Ralph VVeldon. Being an exact relation of the raising of the siege, and releeving of the town of Taunton. Which was read in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday being the 14. of May 1645. And commanded to be forthwith printed.

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

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

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...

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 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

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 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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

September 1645

24 p.Signed on page 3: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

His Majesties going from the Isle of Wight and the answer of the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common councell, to the Lord Fairfax his letter to the City of London. Also, a letter from the Lord Generall Fairfax, concerning the citizens of London that have guarded the Parliament, and the head-quarters now at St. Iames, the mewes, and other places about the city. With the armies appeal from the Parliament to the kingdom, and a letter from the Parliament to the Lord Generall. A full relation touching Col. Hamond, and other passages in the Isle of Wight. The originall papers were read, and this is published for generall satisfaction to the kingdom.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 4th".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...

A relation of the victory obtained by Sr. Thomas Fairfax, Generall of the Parliaments forces, over the enemies forces, neer Harborough, on Saturday, June, 14. 1645. Being a letter brought from the army by the city scout, to the Right Worshipfull William Gibbs, Alderman, and Sheriffe of the city of London.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Two letters from His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax.: One to the commissioners of the armie, the other to the Right Honorable the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the City, of London. As it was presented, July 29. 1647.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

4 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 30 1647".Reproduction of the ...

A true relation of the prosperous successe, and proceedings of the Parliaments forces in the counties of Somerset and Devon, against the malignants army in those parts: from the 19 of May to the 23. 1643. Sent in a letter from M. Tho. Browne, a gentleman in Cornwall, to a gentleman a friend of his in London.

Browne, Thomas, Gentleman.

January 1643

[8] p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 27"

Sir Ralph Hoptons and all his forces comming in to the Parliament.: on Thursday last, according to the articles and propositions sent to him by Sir Thomas Fairfax, certified in two letters to the Honourable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honourable house of Commons. Appointed by the Honourable William Lenthall Esquire Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, to be forthwith printed and published.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

March 1646

8 p.Signed on A4r: J.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Annotation on Thomason copy: the second 6 in imprint da...

Sir Thomas Fairfax's proceedings about the storming of Exeter: the majors house taken, and four companies of foot put into it. A bridge made over at Apsom. The prince's horse forced back towards Barnstable. A major, and divers prisoners and horse taken. None of Gorings life-guard, and many others brought in. Fifty souldiers ran away out of one regiment; and all those raised by the posse gone home; and the prince and his forces flying further into Cornwall; and one piece of ordnance left at the princes quarters at Launceston; with the state of the whole accompt of the west. By a letter brought to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, commanded to be printed.

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

7, [1] p.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Reproduction of the ...

His Majesties letter to the Parliament, reported to both Houses yesterday; and his power and instructions given to them, concerning the Army. With a declaration of the citizens of London touching the King to be communicated to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and published throughout all the cities and market townes within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of VVales. Likewise, a declaration from the Lord Generall Fairfax, to the Lord Major, aldermen, and common-councell of the said city, and his desires touching the same. As also, the Armies new propositions concerning the King, and their impeachment and desires to the House of Commons, to declare against all members in the said House, who have acted contrary to the trust reposed in them.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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

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

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...

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 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

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 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.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

September 1645

24 p.Signed on page 3: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

His Majesties going from the Isle of Wight and the answer of the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common councell, to the Lord Fairfax his letter to the City of London. Also, a letter from the Lord Generall Fairfax, concerning the citizens of London that have guarded the Parliament, and the head-quarters now at St. Iames, the mewes, and other places about the city. With the armies appeal from the Parliament to the kingdom, and a letter from the Parliament to the Lord Generall. A full relation touching Col. Hamond, and other passages in the Isle of Wight. The originall papers were read, and this is published for generall satisfaction to the kingdom.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 4th".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...

A relation of the victory obtained by Sr. Thomas Fairfax, Generall of the Parliaments forces, over the enemies forces, neer Harborough, on Saturday, June, 14. 1645. Being a letter brought from the army by the city scout, to the Right Worshipfull William Gibbs, Alderman, and Sheriffe of the city of London.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Two letters from His Excellency Sr. Thomas Fairfax.: One to the commissioners of the armie, the other to the Right Honorable the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-Councell of the City, of London. As it was presented, July 29. 1647.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

4 p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 30 1647".Reproduction of the ...

A true relation of the prosperous successe, and proceedings of the Parliaments forces in the counties of Somerset and Devon, against the malignants army in those parts: from the 19 of May to the 23. 1643. Sent in a letter from M. Tho. Browne, a gentleman in Cornwall, to a gentleman a friend of his in London.

Browne, Thomas, Gentleman.

January 1643

[8] p.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 27"

Sir Ralph Hoptons and all his forces comming in to the Parliament.: on Thursday last, according to the articles and propositions sent to him by Sir Thomas Fairfax, certified in two letters to the Honourable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honourable house of Commons. Appointed by the Honourable William Lenthall Esquire Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, to be forthwith printed and published.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

March 1646

8 p.Signed on A4r: J.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Annotation on Thomason copy: the second 6 in imprint da...

Sir Thomas Fairfax's proceedings about the storming of Exeter: the majors house taken, and four companies of foot put into it. A bridge made over at Apsom. The prince's horse forced back towards Barnstable. A major, and divers prisoners and horse taken. None of Gorings life-guard, and many others brought in. Fifty souldiers ran away out of one regiment; and all those raised by the posse gone home; and the prince and his forces flying further into Cornwall; and one piece of ordnance left at the princes quarters at Launceston; with the state of the whole accompt of the west. By a letter brought to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, commanded to be printed.

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

7, [1] p.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Reproduction of the ...

His Majesties letter to the Parliament, reported to both Houses yesterday; and his power and instructions given to them, concerning the Army. With a declaration of the citizens of London touching the King to be communicated to the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and published throughout all the cities and market townes within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of VVales. Likewise, a declaration from the Lord Generall Fairfax, to the Lord Major, aldermen, and common-councell of the said city, and his desires touching the same. As also, the Armies new propositions concerning the King, and their impeachment and desires to the House of Commons, to declare against all members in the said House, who have acted contrary to the trust reposed in them.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Dec: 1st".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

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

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

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...

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