A letter from the head-qvarters, at St. Albanes, communicating the proceedings of the generall councell of the Army the weeke past: setting downe such queries by the officers and souldiers, as were presented to the generall and councell. Written to a friend in London, November, 10.

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

The declaration of Lieutenant Generall Cromwel concerning the citizens of London and their high and strange expressions against the army; with his protestation touching the said city, and his resolution concerning the Northern expedition. Presented to the view of all His Majesties loyall and faithfull subjects within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales. Also, the votes and resolutions of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the Kings Majesties letter for a personall treaty, and their concurrence to his Majesties desires, for the Scots to joyn in the said treaty, and to have such servants are needfull to attend His Royall Person. Likewise, the recalling of the their former votes, concerning the King, and appointing five of the House of Peers, and ten of the House of Commons to treat with his Majesty in the Isle of Wight. Together with strange and terrible newes from Colchester, and the Scottish army.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.A newsletter. The "strange and terrible newes from Colchester" is dated: Aug. 16. 9. at nig...

A letter to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax from Captaine Lieutenant Bray, concerning the charge and proceedings against him at a Councell of Warre, about the late differences in the Armie. With some strange discoveries or predictions by the said Capt. Leiut. Bray, in relation to the Generall, and some eminent Commanders of the Armie. Also a Letter of the Parliaments Commissioners, presenting the 4. bills to his Majesty, at the Isle of Wight, and his Majesties answer to the same. Together with the Declaration of the Commissioners of Scotland to his Majesty, against the 4. bills presented by the Parliaments Commissioners. Also a true relation of the designe and mutynie in the Isle of Wight, for carrying away of the King, the prevention thereof, and the Order of Parliament for securing hia [sic] Majesties person in Caresbrook Castle.

Bray, William, 17th cent.
Scotland. Parliament.

6, [2] p.Imperfect: print show-through.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 3".Reproduction of the ori...

Papers from the Armie: concerning His Excellency and the General Councell, their dislike of the papers from the new agents of the five regiaments of horse, and a happy peace and unity setled by a mutuall agreement. Orders concerning quartering of souldiers, and the severall counties set forth for those beyond Trent to reside in : also the rates for the officers and souldiers, with other rules agreed upon at a councell of warre. And an order of both Houses of Parliament, in answer to a letter from the Kings Majesty, (read in both Houses of Parliament) on Friday last, Octob. 22. 1647. October 23. 1647. These papers from the Army with an order of Parliament, in answer to his Majesties letter, are printed, according to the ordinance of both Houses of Parliament. Imprimatur, G. Matt.

England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

[2], 13, [1] p.Quire B with caption title "A breviate of the new allotment of quarters in the assoti...

A letter from the Lord Lambert and other officers to General Monck, inviting the officers under his command to subscribe the representation and petition presented to the Parliament the day before. With a modest and Christian answer thereunto by General Monck, (deserving perpetuall honour) importing their refusall to joyne in that design, as being a breach of trust, and of danger to the Common-Wealth.

Lambert, John, 1619-1683.
Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.

January 1659

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October]. 22".Reproduction of the original in the ...

A letter sent from several agitators of the Army to their respective regiments:: viz. the generals lieut. generals commissary generals Col. Harrisons Col. Hortons Col. Fleetwoods Col. Lilburns Col. Whaleys. Wherein is discovered the ground of the present differences between them and the General Councel, concerning the King; and the establishment of common right and freedom, for all people in this kingdom. With a true account of the proceedings of the General Councel thereupon.

Sexby, Edward, d. 1658.

January 1647

8 p.Signed: Edward Sexby [and 14 others].Imperfect: staining and print show-through.Annotation on Th...

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...

Divers papers from the army:: viz. 1. Marshall Generall Skippons speech to the army, May the 15th. 2. The answer of the army: wherein they set downe their grievances. Whereunto are added other papers of concernment.

Skippon, Philip, d. 1660.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May: 22".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

A letter from the army, concerning the peaceable temper of the same. Written by M. J. Saltmarsh attending his Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, and sent to a friend in London.

Saltmarsh, John, d. 1647.

January 1647

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 10th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

His Majesties grievances sent by a message from His Majesty, by Mr. John Ashburnham, and Sir John Barkley, to Col. Hammond, Governor of the Isle of Wyght. With a letter from Col. Hammond (read in both houses of Parliament,) concerning his treaty with his Majesty. Also instructions sent from the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, to Col. Hammond, Concerning his Majesty. And propositions for peace, to be sent to His Majesty on Munday next.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Hammond, Robert, 1621-1654.
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1647

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "No: 19".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Collections of letters from severall parts, concerning the affaires of the armies in England and Ireland licensed by the secretary of the army.

January 1649

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

A letter from the Kings Majesties court, of the Kings comming towards London, and was yesterday at Sion House. His Majesties speech to the Duke of York there. The resolutions of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the Councell of Warre concerning the Kings Majesty. And His Excellencies message to the officers and souldiers in the north, sent by Major Generall Lambert, and by him delivered at a generall randezvouse.

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

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 24".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The heads of proposals, agreed on by his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of the Armie.: Tendred to the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Armie, to be by them presented to the Parliament. Containing their particular desires (in pursuance of their former declarations and papers) in order to the cleering and securing the rights and liberties of this kingdome, in the setling of a just and lasting peace therein; leaving the terms of peace for the kingdome of Scotland, to stand as in the late propositions of both kingdoms, unlesse that kingdome have agreed, or shall agree to any alteration. To which proposalls are added the explanations upon severall particulars therein agreed upon at the late generall Councell of the Army at Putney, on Thursday Septemb. 16. 1647. In answer to certaine queres thereupon made by the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Army. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of his Armie. Signed, Jo. Rushworth, Secretarie.

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

January 1647

[2], 14 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber: [i.e. September] 24".Reproduction of the original in t...

A letter sent from the Queen of England to the Kings Majesty at Newport; concerning the overtures of the treaty and His proceedings with the commissioners for peace. With Her Majesties advice and desires touching the said treaty; and Her propositions concerning all His Majesties subjects within His realmes and dominions. Also, His Majeseies last concessions for peace, delivered to the commissioners, to be sent to both Houses of Parliament; shewing how far He hath given His royall assent to the second bill, touching bishops and church-government.

Henrietta Maria, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of England, 1609-1669.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.A collection of letters relating to the proposed treaty with the King, and church governmen...

Joyfull nevves from Colchester declaring, the proceedings of the Kings forces, under the command of Generall Lucas, against the Parliam[e]nts forces commanded by the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and the successe and achivements of the said army. With their severall fights and skirmishes upon Friday and Saturday last, and a relation concerning the relieving of Colchester, by the Swallow, and some other of the Kings ships from Holland. Likewise, a letter sent from Gen. Lucas to the Lord Generall Fairfax, and severall proposi[t]ions propounded for peace, and bringing of the King to London.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

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

The declaration of Lieutenant Generall Cromwel concerning the citizens of London and their high and strange expressions against the army; with his protestation touching the said city, and his resolution concerning the Northern expedition. Presented to the view of all His Majesties loyall and faithfull subjects within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales. Also, the votes and resolutions of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the Kings Majesties letter for a personall treaty, and their concurrence to his Majesties desires, for the Scots to joyn in the said treaty, and to have such servants are needfull to attend His Royall Person. Likewise, the recalling of the their former votes, concerning the King, and appointing five of the House of Peers, and ten of the House of Commons to treat with his Majesty in the Isle of Wight. Together with strange and terrible newes from Colchester, and the Scottish army.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.A newsletter. The "strange and terrible newes from Colchester" is dated: Aug. 16. 9. at nig...

A letter to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax from Captaine Lieutenant Bray, concerning the charge and proceedings against him at a Councell of Warre, about the late differences in the Armie. With some strange discoveries or predictions by the said Capt. Leiut. Bray, in relation to the Generall, and some eminent Commanders of the Armie. Also a Letter of the Parliaments Commissioners, presenting the 4. bills to his Majesty, at the Isle of Wight, and his Majesties answer to the same. Together with the Declaration of the Commissioners of Scotland to his Majesty, against the 4. bills presented by the Parliaments Commissioners. Also a true relation of the designe and mutynie in the Isle of Wight, for carrying away of the King, the prevention thereof, and the Order of Parliament for securing hia [sic] Majesties person in Caresbrook Castle.

Bray, William, 17th cent.
Scotland. Parliament.

6, [2] p.Imperfect: print show-through.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 3".Reproduction of the ori...

Papers from the Armie: concerning His Excellency and the General Councell, their dislike of the papers from the new agents of the five regiaments of horse, and a happy peace and unity setled by a mutuall agreement. Orders concerning quartering of souldiers, and the severall counties set forth for those beyond Trent to reside in : also the rates for the officers and souldiers, with other rules agreed upon at a councell of warre. And an order of both Houses of Parliament, in answer to a letter from the Kings Majesty, (read in both Houses of Parliament) on Friday last, Octob. 22. 1647. October 23. 1647. These papers from the Army with an order of Parliament, in answer to his Majesties letter, are printed, according to the ordinance of both Houses of Parliament. Imprimatur, G. Matt.

England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

[2], 13, [1] p.Quire B with caption title "A breviate of the new allotment of quarters in the assoti...

A letter from the Lord Lambert and other officers to General Monck, inviting the officers under his command to subscribe the representation and petition presented to the Parliament the day before. With a modest and Christian answer thereunto by General Monck, (deserving perpetuall honour) importing their refusall to joyne in that design, as being a breach of trust, and of danger to the Common-Wealth.

Lambert, John, 1619-1683.
Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.

January 1659

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October]. 22".Reproduction of the original in the ...

A letter sent from several agitators of the Army to their respective regiments:: viz. the generals lieut. generals commissary generals Col. Harrisons Col. Hortons Col. Fleetwoods Col. Lilburns Col. Whaleys. Wherein is discovered the ground of the present differences between them and the General Councel, concerning the King; and the establishment of common right and freedom, for all people in this kingdom. With a true account of the proceedings of the General Councel thereupon.

Sexby, Edward, d. 1658.

January 1647

8 p.Signed: Edward Sexby [and 14 others].Imperfect: staining and print show-through.Annotation on Th...

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...

Divers papers from the army:: viz. 1. Marshall Generall Skippons speech to the army, May the 15th. 2. The answer of the army: wherein they set downe their grievances. Whereunto are added other papers of concernment.

Skippon, Philip, d. 1660.
England and Wales. Army.

January 1647

[2], 13, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May: 22".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

A letter from the army, concerning the peaceable temper of the same. Written by M. J. Saltmarsh attending his Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax, and sent to a friend in London.

Saltmarsh, John, d. 1647.

January 1647

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 10th".Reproduction of the original in the British L...

His Majesties grievances sent by a message from His Majesty, by Mr. John Ashburnham, and Sir John Barkley, to Col. Hammond, Governor of the Isle of Wyght. With a letter from Col. Hammond (read in both houses of Parliament,) concerning his treaty with his Majesty. Also instructions sent from the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, to Col. Hammond, Concerning his Majesty. And propositions for peace, to be sent to His Majesty on Munday next.

England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
Hammond, Robert, 1621-1654.
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1647

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "No: 19".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Collections of letters from severall parts, concerning the affaires of the armies in England and Ireland licensed by the secretary of the army.

January 1649

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

A letter from the Kings Majesties court, of the Kings comming towards London, and was yesterday at Sion House. His Majesties speech to the Duke of York there. The resolutions of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax and the Councell of Warre concerning the Kings Majesty. And His Excellencies message to the officers and souldiers in the north, sent by Major Generall Lambert, and by him delivered at a generall randezvouse.

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

January 1647

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 24".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

The heads of proposals, agreed on by his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Councell of the Armie.: Tendred to the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Armie, to be by them presented to the Parliament. Containing their particular desires (in pursuance of their former declarations and papers) in order to the cleering and securing the rights and liberties of this kingdome, in the setling of a just and lasting peace therein; leaving the terms of peace for the kingdome of Scotland, to stand as in the late propositions of both kingdoms, unlesse that kingdome have agreed, or shall agree to any alteration. To which proposalls are added the explanations upon severall particulars therein agreed upon at the late generall Councell of the Army at Putney, on Thursday Septemb. 16. 1647. In answer to certaine queres thereupon made by the commissioners of Parliament residing with the Army. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Generall Councell of his Armie. Signed, Jo. Rushworth, Secretarie.

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

January 1647

[2], 14 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber: [i.e. September] 24".Reproduction of the original in t...

A letter sent from the Queen of England to the Kings Majesty at Newport; concerning the overtures of the treaty and His proceedings with the commissioners for peace. With Her Majesties advice and desires touching the said treaty; and Her propositions concerning all His Majesties subjects within His realmes and dominions. Also, His Majeseies last concessions for peace, delivered to the commissioners, to be sent to both Houses of Parliament; shewing how far He hath given His royall assent to the second bill, touching bishops and church-government.

Henrietta Maria, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of England, 1609-1669.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.A collection of letters relating to the proposed treaty with the King, and church governmen...

Joyfull nevves from Colchester declaring, the proceedings of the Kings forces, under the command of Generall Lucas, against the Parliam[e]nts forces commanded by the Lord Gen. Fairfax, and the successe and achivements of the said army. With their severall fights and skirmishes upon Friday and Saturday last, and a relation concerning the relieving of Colchester, by the Swallow, and some other of the Kings ships from Holland. Likewise, a letter sent from Gen. Lucas to the Lord Generall Fairfax, and severall proposi[t]ions propounded for peace, and bringing of the King to London.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 17.".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

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

The declaration of Lieutenant Generall Cromwel concerning the citizens of London and their high and strange expressions against the army; with his protestation touching the said city, and his resolution concerning the Northern expedition. Presented to the view of all His Majesties loyall and faithfull subjects within the kingdome of England and dominion of Wales. Also, the votes and resolutions of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the Kings Majesties letter for a personall treaty, and their concurrence to his Majesties desires, for the Scots to joyn in the said treaty, and to have such servants are needfull to attend His Royall Person. Likewise, the recalling of the their former votes, concerning the King, and appointing five of the House of Peers, and ten of the House of Commons to treat with his Majesty in the Isle of Wight. Together with strange and terrible newes from Colchester, and the Scottish army.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.A newsletter. The "strange and terrible newes from Colchester" is dated: Aug. 16. 9. at nig...

A letter to His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax from Captaine Lieutenant Bray, concerning the charge and proceedings against him at a Councell of Warre, about the late differences in the Armie. With some strange discoveries or predictions by the said Capt. Leiut. Bray, in relation to the Generall, and some eminent Commanders of the Armie. Also a Letter of the Parliaments Commissioners, presenting the 4. bills to his Majesty, at the Isle of Wight, and his Majesties answer to the same. Together with the Declaration of the Commissioners of Scotland to his Majesty, against the 4. bills presented by the Parliaments Commissioners. Also a true relation of the designe and mutynie in the Isle of Wight, for carrying away of the King, the prevention thereof, and the Order of Parliament for securing hia [sic] Majesties person in Caresbrook Castle.

Bray, William, 17th cent.
Scotland. Parliament.

6, [2] p.Imperfect: print show-through.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan: 3".Reproduction of the ori...

A letter from the head-qvarters, at St. Albanes, communicating the proceedings of the generall councell of the Army the weeke past: setting downe such queries by the officers and souldiers, as were presented to the generall and councell. Written to a friend in London, November, 10.

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A letter from the head-qvarters, at St. Albanes, communicating the proceedings of the generall councell of the Army the weeke past: setting downe such queries by the officers and souldiers, as were presented to the generall and councell. Written to a friend in London, November, 10.

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