Memorials of the English affairs, or, An historical account of what passed from the beginning of the reign of King Charles the First, to King Charles the Second his happy restauration containing the publick transactions, civil and military : together with the private consultations and secrets of the cabinet.

August, 1648.

[1.] Order to remove the Governor of T••••∣tershal Castle.

An Ordinance transmitted to the Lords, for levying of Forces in the County of Middlesex.

Report of the Conference with the Common Council, that they were very sensible of the high fa∣vours in the Houses condescending so low to give them reasons for their Actions in Parliament, and gave * 1.1 the House most Humble thanks for the same.

But withal the House were acquainted with an Act of Declaration of Common Council pas∣sed last Night, for Listing of Horse by the Mili∣tia of London, which was referred to the Com∣mittee to treat with the Militia about the same.

Order for printing the intercepted Letters going to Scotland, and the Prince his Commission to Captain Green.

Debate of a Letter to be sent from both Houses, to the Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, acquaint∣ing them, how far the House hath proceeded in setling the Government of the Church, and how they have been obstructed therein, by the Risings in several parts of the Kingdom, and by the marching of an Army of Scots in this Nation, the draught of the Letter was committed.

Order that Major Rolfe should be bayled, and Colonel Lilburne released from his imprisonment, and for a Conference with the Lords about the same, and a Committee named to consider how Colonel Lilburne may have satisfaction for his sufferings.

The Lords concurred with the Commons to treat with the King in the Isle of Wight, and to an Order to send Major General Mitton into North-Wales to suppresse the Insurrections there. The danger of Langer-Fort, and of Loving-Land, referred to the General.

Letters sent to several Counties about speedy payment of the Assessments of the Army.

Report of the Lord Riches House in Devon being taken by a Party of the Kings.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that those * 1.2 within are very quiet, that two demy-Cannons planted against S. Marys Church after a few shot brought down a great part of the steeple, and the Ordnance mounted upon it, and buried them in the heaps of rubbish.

[2.] Order for a Troup of Horse and a Com∣pany of Foot to be added to the Garrison at Dover, and for a hundred and twenty men to be added to the Garrison of Lonway Castle.

Order for Major Wildman who was committed with Lieutenant Colonel Lilburne to be discharged of his imprisonment.

Ordinance transmitted for an imposition upon Coals, Grindstones, Salt, &c.

Both Houses agreed on these Votes.

1. That a Message be sent to the King, to ac∣quaint him that the Houses desire a Treaty with his * 1.3 Majesty's person in what place of the Isle of Wight he shall appoint, upon the propositions tendered to his Majesty at Hampton-Court, and concerning Wards and Liveries, and to treat with honour, Freedom, and safety to his Majesty's person.

To this Vote the Commons added,

And with safety and freedom to the Commissio∣ners.

2. To receive such other propositions to be treated on, as shall be presented to his Majesty.

3. The Commissioners to be dispatched within two dayes, with these Votes, and to return within ten dayes.

The Lords chose the Earl of Middlesex, and * 1.4 the Commons chose Sir Jo. Hippesly, and Major Bulkley Commissioners to go to the King.

A Paper presented to the Lords from Major Huntington of the reasons why he left the Army, and touching the carriage of Lieutenant General Cromwell, and Commissary General Ireton, since the Parliaments going to disband the Army, and of overtures to his Majesty.

The Duke of York went back to Holland, and * 1.5 the Prince continuing in the Downes sent a Let∣ter to the Merchant Adventurers of London, signed * 1.6 with the Prince his hand, which was delivered, and read in Common Council.

The effect of the Letter was to signify, that his Highness had caused to be staid, divers Merchants of London, but would discharge them again upon conditi∣on, that the City would send him twenty thousand pound, with this his Letter; the Prince sent to the City his Declaration, that his endeavour was, to rescue the Kings Majesty his Royal Father from base impri∣sonment, to restore the Rghts and Liberties of London, &c. as before. The Common Council ordered to acquaint the Parliament herewith the next day.

[3.] Debate of an Ordinance to give Com∣mission to the Lord Admiral to execute Martial Law.

A Committee from the Common Council pre∣sented to the House, a Copy of the Letter and * 1.7 Declaration sent from the Prince to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of London, who commanded Copies thereof to be presented to both Houses, before they did any thing concer∣ning the same.

After much debate, the House ordered, the Originals to be sent to them, the Copies not satisfying, and that no answer be returned by the Common Coun∣cil, nor they to proceed thereupon, without special leave from Parliament.

Order for the Committee of the Army to bayle * 1.8 such Officers of the Army then in restraint, who were in the Kentish insurrection, as that Com∣mittee should think fit, and the rest to be exami∣ned by the Committee of Kent.

Reference to a Committee to slight or continue Queenborough Castle, as they should think fit; and to the Committee of Derby House to consider of the Fort at Gravesend, if it be tenable to for∣tify it, and provide Ordnance for it.

[4.] Debate upon the Prince his Declaration and Letter to the Common Council, which was brought to the House of Peers from the Common Council, but not to the House of Commons.

After most part of the day spent in debate thereof, the Commons voted, That all persons, * 1.9 subjects of this Nation, and others, who did joyn with, or assist Prince Charles, in this war, by Sea or land, against this Kingdom, are Traitours, and Rebels, and ought to be proceeded against as such, and this Vote ordered to be printed and published.

Order for one thousand pound for the Children of D^r Twisse.

The Ordinance past the Commons for better regulating of the Estates of Papists and Delin∣quents.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, That a small * 1.10 party came out of the Town, and were beat in again, That divers Souldiers, Horse and Foot, a Lieutenant, a Cornet, and an Ensign came out of the Town to the General, and said that many more of their Party watched for an op∣portunity to do the like, and were weary of eating Horse-flesh.

The Town of Yarmouth returned an answer to Colonel Scroope, that they will adhere to the Parli∣ament against all interests, and if his Excellence the Lieutenant General shall command it, they will * 1.11 admit Colonel Scroop's Forces into the Town, and

that he shall have liberty upon all occasions to march through the Town, and that they are able of themselves to suppress all tumults that shall arise.

17. of the Enemy came out of Colchester to the Parliament guards, complaining that their * 1.12 allowance of Bread in the Town was abated from fourteen ounces to ten ounces a day, and that their Horse-Flesh was much tainted.

That twenty more came out of the Town to the General complaining of the Horse-flesh, and said, that many of their fellows will come after them.

[5.] Order for a day of publick humiliation, to bewail the Sins of the Nation, and to pray to God for seasonable weather.

Debate upon the Ordinance for settling Church Government.

Order for two thousand Oaks for repair of the Town of Lynn.

The self-denying Ordinance, for taking away * 1.13 all publick places of benefit conferred upon any Member of Parliament since the beginning there∣of, was debated and committed.

This was looked upon, as a design tending to remove Whitelock again from being a Commissio∣ner of the Seal, which was not a place of profit to him having left his practice, that brought him in near two thousand Pounds a year, and the profit of this place being not above fifteen hundred Pounds a year.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, That they con∣ceive themselves able to take the Town by Storm * 1.14 when they please, but hope to have it without, and are not willing to lose so many mens lives as a storm will cost, that the flux increaseth among them in the Town, and that two hundred of their men lately ran from them to the General; that they exchanged thirty five Prisoners with the Town.

[7.] The House being called, and a small ap∣pearance, another day ordered for a new call.

Debate upon the ordinance for the Militia.

Order for six hundred pound for M^r Sleigh late Major of Berwick, in regard of his losses, when the Town was surprised.

Order for the General to recall his orders for * 1.15 the March of Sir Hardress Waller out of the West, that the Country might not be left in danger, and for pay for his Brigad.

Sir William Masham was exchanged for M^r John Ashburnham.

Letters from the North of the advance of Lieu∣tenant General Cromwel towards Major General Lambert, whom he desired not to ingage with the * 1.16 Scots, before his coming up to them.

Commissioners were sent to Treat with Colonel Boynton, for the surrender of Scarborough Castle to the Parliament, from whom he had revolted; * 1.17 but they made no agreement with him; that the Commissioners shot in a Printed order to the Soul∣diers in the Castle, promising them one thousand Pound to deliver it up to them.

That Appleby Castle was surrendred to Major General Langdale upon conditions, that some quarrels were between his men and the Scots, * 1.18 who killed an English man, and one of Langdales men killed a Scots man, that the Scots Army and Major General Lamberts Forces were near one to another, but did not ingage.

There being extreme violent Storms of wind and rain which did much hurt, six Prisoners in Tinmouth Castle escaped, letting themselves down through a Privy-House, by Ropes and se∣veral Sheets tyed together.

Letters from Dublin, that Colonel Monk and Colonel Hungerford with eight hundrd men took the Field, and stormed Ballahor Castle, which they gained and besieged Nabor Castle. * 1.19

From Chester, that the Lord Byron was out with three hundred men, and advanced towards An∣glesey.

[8.] A Letter came from the Prince to the Speaker of the House of Peers without any men∣tion to be communicated to the Commons, in which Letter the Prince takes notice of the pro∣gress * 1.20 made as to a personal Treaty, and desires,

1. That the Treaty be in such a place and manner, as may consist with the honour, freedom, and safety of his Majesty his Father, so that the agreement many not be blemished with any face of restraint.

1. That the Treaty be between the King and his two Kingdomes of England and Scotland, that things may go on fairly to all persons concerned there∣in.

3. That during the Treaty, there be a general cessation of Arms, that the affection of the People of this, and the other Kingdom, be not lessened by Acts of hostility.

4. An ordinary moderate subsistence, during the Treaty, may be agreed upon, for all Forces on Foot, and which in no sort must go unmentioned, for the Scots Army now in England, and so as may be with least pressure to the Northern parts.

And if the two Houses will agree to these things, he will endeavour to his utmost power, with his Father for a good agreement.

He concludes with a desire, that a course may be taken to content him, and his Ships now in the Downes, with mony and Provision, that so, he nor they, may not hinder the City trade, and discharge the Ships he hath now in hold.

One of those Ships taken by the Lord Willough∣by, * 1.21 who was Vice-Admiral of the Prince his Fleet, had in her near twenty thousand Pound in Gold, which she brought from Guiney, most of it belonging to M^r Rowland Wilson, the Father, and Son, and their partners.

The Lord Willoughby did affirm that when the * 1.22 Earl of Warwick with his Fleet, came near to the Prince his Navy, the Lord Willoughby and some others were earnest to have fought the Parliaments Fleet, and had some assurances given them, that several of the Earl of Warwicks Ships would have revolted to the Prince.

But that others about the Prince disswaded him from Fighting, pretending the danger to his Highness person, and carryed it, by that argu∣ment, again Fighting; whereas, in probability, and as the Sea-mens affections then stood, if they had fought, the Parliaments Fleet had been indan∣gered.

A Petition was presented to both Houses from the Common Council of London, desiring, * 1.23

1. That the King may be free from his restraint.

2. Invited to a Treaty.

3. That all Acts of hostility by Sea and Land, may by command of King and Parliament cease.

4. That the Government of the Church may be settled according to the Covenant.

5. That distressed Ireland may be relieved.

6. The People of England, by disbanding all Armies, eased.

7. The Liberty of the subject restored.

8. The Laws of the land established.

9. The Members of both Houses injoyned to at∣tend.

10. That the self-denying Ordinance may be ef∣fectually observed.

11. That speedy consideration be had of such

Merchants, whose Ships and goods are staid, by those with the Prince in the revolted Ships, and that some expedient may be thought of for discharge of all Ships, that trade be not destroyed.

The Lords gave thanks to the Common Council, the Commons appointed a Committee to draw up * 1.24 their answer.

A Petition to the Commons from the reduced Officers, that there may be a speedy settlement of * 1.25 Religion, the King, Parliament, and Kingdom in a Parliamentary way, by a free and personal Treaty, according to the late desire of the City of London, and that all Officers and Souldiers without exception, whose accounts are not stated, may have them au∣dited.

Order for payment of the Petitioners arrears, out of their discoveries, and for a Committee to give them further satisfaction, and to make pay∣ment to the Non-commission'd Officers of Sir Ro∣bert Pyes Regiment of their arrears.

Order for M^r Ailburton who brought Letters to the King from the Committee of Estates in Scot∣land, to stay here for a month for the Kings an∣swer.

Major Huntington made Oath in the Lords House, that the Narrative given in by him was true, and would be attested.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that twenty, or * 1.26 thirty a day run from the enemy, and the last day a whole Guard together came from them, that their Wine and Raisons are near spent, so that the Common Soldiers get none.

That they killed thirty Horses to powder them up, and have the Bloody-flux much among them, that they have drawn off their Guns from the Wall, some say they will carry the Parliament Committee with them into the Castle, and cut their throats if they may not have conditions for themselves.

The General sent a Letter by a Drummer to the Lord Norwich, Lord Capell, and Sir Charles Lucas about exchange of prisoners.

[9.] The grand Committee sat long about the Ordinance for the Militia.

Debate upon the Self-denying Ordinance.

The answer to the Cities last Petition was sent to them to this effect. Shewing how far they have * 1.27 proceeded to a Treaty with the King, the Votes there∣of, their expectation of the Kings answer, and hopes that he will treat.

That the Scots are declared Rebels for invading the Kingdom, and they hope the City will joyn in the subduing of them. That they offered the revolted Ships indemnity, but they refused to come in; the Votes for reducing them, and the reference to a Com∣mittee to treat with the King for a way for free Trade.

A Collection ordered on the Fast-day for the poor people that are come out of Colchester.

M^r Thomas Cookes Composition passed.

The Keeper of the Prison in Canterbury put out.

Letters from the Commissioners with the King, * 1.28 that his Majesty is willing to have the Treaty, and likes the terms of honour, freedom, and safety, and though he have no Secretary, yet he will give them his answer in their time.

Order that none speak with M^r Ailburton but in the presence of his Keeper.

[10.] The Fast-day.

Letters from Holland, that the Merchants there * 1.29 do highly resent the Prince of Wales his be∣ing in the Downes, as a great hindrance of traf∣fick.

That there is tampering to borrow some Re∣giments to attempt something in England, advi∣seth to look to Poole, Lyme, and Weymouth.

That the Letters and Declaration of the Prince of Wales, were printed there in Dutch and French.

[11.] Debate upon the Ordinance for settling Church government, and the title to it agreed.

The Ordinance for setling the Militia of Wilt∣shire, transmitted to the Lords.

Letters from the Isle of Wight, that the Earl of Middlesex with the rest of the Parliaments * 1.30 Commissioners, attended the King at Carisbrook Castle, where the Earl read the Votes to his Ma∣jesty for the Treaty, who received them with much cheerfulness, and said, that no man desired * 1.31 peace so much as he, in his several relations, as a King, a Husband, a Father, a Master, and that he would give ear to any motion or overture, which might conduce to a good accommodation, and that whosoever gained by these troubles he must needs be a loser, and that he would dispatch them within the time limited.

[12.] The Grand Committee sat about the Ordinance for the Militia.

At a Conference with the Lords about M^r * 1.32 Rolph, and M^r Ailburton, the Commons alledged, that M^r Rolph was committed by their Lordships without any cause in the warrant, and they found reason to clear him; and that Ailburton was im∣ployed by the Scots, enemies to this Kingdom, and therefore not to be protected here.

The Lords desire the Commons concurrence to an Ordinance to disable Major General Skippon from listing any more forces in the City.

Order for the exchange of the rest of the Com∣mittee of Essex under restraint in Colchester.

Sir Peter Killegrew returned with Letters from * 1.33 the Isle of Wight, that the King had agreed to a personal Treaty at Newport, in that Island, and desired that Scotland might treat also, but left that to the two Houses.

Letters from the Bayliffes of Yarmouth to the * 1.34 General, that they had received aLetter from Prince Charles in the Downs, with a Declaration by a Fisher-man, going to sell his Fish in France, which was taken from him by the Admiral, and this Declaration (which is in print) and the Letter (which now they sent to the General) was sent by the Fisher-man to Yarmouth.

That the Town made answer they would stand to their first ingagement to the Parliament, and op∣pose all hostile attempts against them and the King∣dom.

His Excellency took this so well from them, that he sent them word he would not put any Forces into the Town, unless they and necessity should re∣quire it.

The Prince his Letter to the Town was, that * 1.35 he had sent to them his Declaration, as he had done to London, and other places, and expected their con∣currence for his Majesty upon the grounds, and for the ends expressed in the Declaration.

And that they would with courage joyn with him, and the English and Scots Forces already appearing, for the obtaining of a happy and well grounded peace in spight of all opposition, and for the freeing of all his Majesties Subjects, from Tyranny, Oppression, and all illegal Taxes, &c.

[14.] The Commissioners returned from the King, reported their reception, and passages in that business with his Majesty, and his Letter to * 1.36 both Houses, wherein he expresseth his sad con∣dition for seven Months last past, likes well of the Treaty, and desires,

1. That the Parliament would recall all such Votes

and Orders by which people are frighted from coming, writing or speaking freely to him.

2. That such men of all professions whom he shall send for, as of necessary use to him in this Treaty, may be admitted to wait upon him, that he may be in the same state of freedoom he was in, when he was last at Hampton-Court.

3. That the Scots may be invited to send their Commissioners to joyn in this Treaty.

4. He names Newport in the Isle of Wight for the place of Treaty, but thinks it would be much more conducing to a good and speedy issue, to have the Treaty in some place in or near London.

The Lords desired the Commons concurrence, that Dr. Shelden and Dr. Hammond might attend the King.

Letters from Sir Arthur Haselrigge, That Lieu∣tenant Colonel Henry Liburne Governour of Tin∣mouth * 1.37 Castle, commanded most of his Officers and Soldiers, out of the Castle, upon service, and reserved a few, (most of them he knew to be of his own mind) with him in the Castle.

Then he discharged the Prisoners, and calling all the Soldiers together, he declared for him∣self and King Charles, and that such as did not yield hereunto, were dead men; whereupon ma∣ny of the honest Soldiers got over the Wall, but a Corporal refusing to consent hereunto, was presently run through by the Lieutenant Colonel, who then sent to the Shields, and Town, desi∣ring such as loved King Charles, to joyn with him, which many did accordingly.

That this news being presently brought to New∣castle, Sir Arthur Haselrigge drew out a conside∣rable * 1.38 body of Foot, and one hundred Dragoons, with orders to storm the Castle, which they at∣tempted, but the Ladders were too short, yet they forced in at the portholes, and notwithstand∣ing the Caunon playing upon them, after a short dispute, they became possessors of the Castle.

The Souldiers had quarter, many within were Slain, among whom the Governour; of the Par∣liaments Soldiers three were wounded, and not one Slain.

That the Scots play at sweep-stake, take all, Moveables, Cows, Sheep, and all House-hold∣stuff * 1.39 to the very Pot-hooks, that they take chil∣dren, and make their parents pay ransoms for them, and force women before their friends faces; that Lieutenant General Cromwel was come up to them with Lambert, and had taken about four of the Scots.

That Colonel Stephkin, who had formerly betrayed Stafford to the Parliament, had now a de∣sign to betray it back again to the King, but was prevented by the care of Captain Stone, the present Governour, and was slain.

[15.] A Verbal Message from the Common Council of London, desiring the House of Com∣mons * 1.40 to consider of their Votes, in order to their se∣curity, that the Militia of the outparts may be joyned, that Major General Skippon may not list without them, with a representation of the Officers of the City, that they would be as faithful to the Parlia∣ment as ever.

The House ordered thanks to the Gentlemen, and an Ordinance to be brought in, for trans∣mitting the power of raising and listing Forces to the Militia, that the Committee for joyning the Militias should be revived, and the other Com∣mittee added to them. Sir John Hippesly, and M^r Bunkley who were Commissioners to the Isle of Wight, had the thanks of the House.

Letters from Colonel Rich, that the Prince land∣ed five hundred Soldiers, about three hundred Ma∣riners, * 1.41 and one hundred Officers and Reformandoes, with orders to fall upon Colonel Rich, and Colonel Hewson in their trenches, they marched by Upper Deal in good order, and being discovered, three hundred Musquetiers were drawn off (all they could get) under Hewsons Lieutenant Colonel, and Major Husbands with one hundred Horse.

The Prince his Forces marched up with great resolution, and to prevent the Parliaments Horse from annoying them, had marsh-ground for their action and retreat, which put the Horse upon a loss, not knowing how to ingage, but Major Husbands wheeled about in a way of retreat.

This occasioned the Princes men to advance to firmer ground in confidence of victory, which the Parliaments Horse took advantage of, Flank∣ed the Prince his men, and were almost in the rear of them.

The three hundred Musquetiers at the same time charged the Princes men, and put them in disorder; and the Parliaments men fell to execu∣tion: about two hundred of the Prince his men were slain on the place and in the pursuit, of whom many were of quality, one hundred priso∣ners and three hundred Arms were taken.

Many of them were wounded, and not above one hundred serviceable men thought to return to the Ships, some fled to the Castle from whence Forces came out to fetch them in, but were beaten back, and left Arms behind them.

Of the Parliaments Forces, Colonel Rich's Quarter-Master was slain, Major Husbands his Lieutenant wounded, three Horse-men and four Foot-men killed.

Order for a Letter of thanks to Colonel Rich, and that Major Husbands who brought the news, and lost divers horses in the fight, should have one hundred and fifty pounds to buy him more horses, and that Colonel Hewson should have one hundred and fifty pound to buy him horses.

The Grand Committee sat for the Militia in the afternoon.

[16.] The Lords desired the Commons concur∣rence * 1.42 to these Votes.

• 1. That the Treaty be according to these Votes.
• 2. That the Votes against further addresses to the King, be recalled.
• 3. That such persons as his Majesty shall send for in the Treaty, be admitted to wait on him, and that he be in the same freedome as he was at Hampton-Court.
• 4. That such servants as he shall appoint, may wait upon him.
• 5. That the place for the Treaty be in Newport in the Isle of Wight.
• 6. That the Scots be invited to treat, upon the pro∣positions presented at Hampton-Court.
• 7. That his Majesty be admitted to invite the Scots to treat upon those propositions.
• 8. That the Instructions to Colonel Hammond be recalled.
• 9. That five Lords and ten Commoners be chosen to treat with the King.
• 10. That it be referred to the Committee of Lords and Commons for peace, to prepare all things in readiness for speeding of the Treaty.

The Commons ordered these Votes to be considered de die in diem, till they be finished, and nothing to intervene.

Upon Information that Colonel Martin a Mem∣ber * 1.43 of the House, and Colonel Ayres, and M^r Wal∣rond, were raising of Horse in Berks, and took Horses from the inhabitants against their wills, and had no authority from the Parliament for it,

The House ordered Colonel Martin to attend

them, and Colonel Ayres, and M^r Walrond to be sent for in safe custody for this action.

The Committee of Estates of Scotland sent a Letter to the Prince, wherein next to his Fathers restraint, they bewail his Highness long absence from that Kingdom, his right by descent, and now that * 1.44 their Forces are again in England, they humbly beg his Highness's presence, to countenance their en∣deavours for religion, and his Fathers reestablishment. And if he will intrust his person among them, they ingage the Publick Faith of that Kingdom for his Highness being in honour, freedom, and safety, whilst he shall be with them in Scotland, or in their Army in England, with Liberty to return when he shall please, and this was sent to him by the Earl of * 1.45 Lauderdale.

[18.] Both Houses passed a Manifesto, that whereas they had not been able to afford to the Pro∣testants * 1.46 in Ireland, such supplies and relief as was necessary for them, and therefore had imployed M^r Derrick Hoast, M^r Corseilles, M^r Maurice Thomson and M^r Laurence, their Commissioners to the States of the United Provinces, to sollicite contri∣bution and relief from thence for Ireland, who had there collected by Voluntary contribution thirty one thousand two hundred and eighteen pounds twelve shillings five pence, and was disposed of for victual.

The Lords and Commons take Notice of the great affection of the people of the Ʋnited Provinces herein, and acknowledge their pious and Charitable sense of the miserable condition of their distressed brethren in Ireland, and their benevolence for relief of those Protestants, and do give their most hearty thanks to the Commissioners, and to the Treasurers there named, and to all others who have (without any Salary) as∣sisted in that work.

After long debate whether the Commons should * 1.47 concurr with the Lords in the Vote to invite the Scots to the Treaty, it was carryed in the Ne∣gative.

The Commissioners of the Seal had a meeting with the Judges about their riding of this Sum∣mers circuits, and they resolved to know the pleasure of the Houses therein.

[19.] Vote, that if his Majesty shall think fit * 1.48 to send for any of the Scottish Nation to advise with him, concerning the affairs of the King∣dom of Scotland only, the Houses will give them a safe-conduct.

Vote for ten of the House of Commons to joyn with five Lords, as Commissioners to treat with the King.

Order that the Judges be desired to go their several circuits as formerly appointed, except some Counties, where the Kings Forces were, and that they may avoid going to any place, where they shall apprehend to be any danger.

Order that the chief Justices of Chester shall go down.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that five came * 1.49 out of the Town and said, that the Cryes of Women, and Children, and the poorer sort in the Town are very great, and that they are like to starve; that Goring will permit none who are well affected to the Parliament, to come out of the Town, unless some of his party may come with them.

That a Woman and five Children (one sucking at her Breast) came out of the Town, and fell on her knees before the Parliaments Guards, begging leave to pass the line, but they were forced to turn her back again, lest hundreds more should follow her, to the prejudice of the service.

That those who come out of the Town, affirm, that all the Dogs and Cats, and most of the Horses there, are already eaten.

That a Trumpeter came from the Enemy in Colchester, desiring leave to send to know whether they may have relief or not, and if they see no hopes of any within twenty days, then to treat, but the Lord General denyed this desire.

That they in the Town refused to exchange the Earl of Cleveland for one of the Committee, that the Women and Children were at the Lord Gorings lodging for bread, who told them, they must eat their Children, if they wanted; the Women replyed, that they would put out his Lordships Eyes, and highly reviled him.

The Prince sent a Letter to the Lord Ge∣neral * 1.50 Fairfax for

moderation to be used towards Major General Langhorn, Colonel Powel, Colonel Poyer, and others who acted by Commission from him, otherwise he should be necessitated to proceed con∣trary to his intentions against such as should fall into his hands.

Subscribed, Your Loving Friend, Charles P.

The General returned answer,

that he had ac∣quainted * 3.1 the Houses with his Highness's Letter, it not being in his power to act further, the Parliament having ordered the way in which the Prisoners should be proceeded against, not so much for hostility, as for breach of the trust they reposed in them, to the inga∣ging the Nation again in War and blood.

Subscribed, Your Highness most humble Servant, Fairfax.

Letters from the North, that as yet there was no ingagement with the Scots.

[21.] The Commons concurred with the Votes touching the Treaty, and referred it to * 3.2 the Committee of both Houses for peace, to pre∣pare thing needful for the Treaty.

They thought fit again to send to his Majesty, to let him know how far they had proceeded as to treat, and to have his approbation.

A Letter from the General, that he had recei∣ved an order from the Lords to deliver the Earl of Holland, from Warwick Castle, to be confined to his house at Kensington.

A Letter from the Lord Admiral, that up∣on the Lords Passes for some to go beyond Seas, * 3.3 they had gone to the Prince, as M^r Aleburton the Scots Agent, the Lord Andover and others.

The Commons desired a conference with the Lords about it, and that a Letter be sent to the Lord Admiral and to the Lord General to make stay of all such persons, notwithstanding their order.

Upon Petition of thousands of the Suburbs * 3.4 that had joyed with Major General Skippon, he was ordered to grant them Commissions, and the committee for suppressing of tumults, to furnish them with Armes.

Letters from Salop, that Sir Henry Lingen with a party of Horse, took sixty of Colonel Harly's * 3.5 men; and about two daies after a party of Co∣lonel Harlies and Colonel Hortons men met with Sir Henry Lingens men about Radnor, regained all their Horse and Prisoners, took Sir Henry Lingen, and Colonel Crofts, and many other of the Kings commanders Prisoners, slew divers of the party, and routed the rest.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that the ap∣proaches * 3.6 were so near, that the besiegers and the Enemy laid aside their Muskets, and in stead of shooting, cast Stones at one another. Some peti∣tions inclosed in a Letter from the Lord Nor∣wich and the rest were sent to the General, ex∣pressing,

that at the desire of the inhabitants, they had thought fit to send them.

And that they should be constrained for the better accommodation of the Souldiery, to turn out the Towns People, whereby their Houses and goods would be left liable to spoil and ruine, for prevention * 3.7 whereof, they had thought fit to treat with his Lord∣ship for the surrender of the Town, if he pleased; to which purpose, they would send six Officers, if his Lordship would appoint the like number.

With this, came another Letter offering an exchange of Captain Gray, for M^r Weston and M^r Rowling, the General accepted of the exchange, but as to the Treaty, said, he would send answer by a Messenger of his own.

The General was in some danger by a shot from the Town, that one who was exchanged, told the Lord Norwich, he heard the Parliament Souldiers discoursing sharply against those in Colchester, and one of them bid him tell Goring, that they would bore a hole through his nose, and draw him with a Rope through Cheapside, crying, Here is the great Bull of Colchester.

The inclosed Petitions were, one to the Earl of Norwich, the Lord Capell, and Sir Charles * 3.8 Lucas, from the inhabitants of Colchester.

That having received their Commands, to depart the Town, for better supply of the Souldiers, they might Petition the Lord Fairfax for Liberty to pass into the Country, to prevent the danger of their lives, with∣out his leave.

They prayed their honours to give way for their Petition to be presented to the Lord Fairfax; and till they had his answer, that they might not be inforced from their habitations.

The Petition of the inhabitants of Colchester to * 3.9 the Lord Fairfax was, to inform his Lordship that the Commanders in Chief in the Garrison, had ordered all the inhabitants to provide with expedition to depart the Town, or otherwise by power they should be forced thereto, for that whatever became of the Townsmen, the Souldiery who maintained the Kings cause, must, and shall be provided for.

That being driven to this Exigency, they have no other means, but to fly to his Christian Charity and clemency, and humbly to pray, that he would give them leave to pass into the Country, for the preser∣vation of their lives.

Subscribed by the Major, and four Aldermen, in the name of all the Petitioners.

To the Letter the General returned this an∣swer. * 3.10

He was willing to believe, that the pressing ne∣cessities of the miserable inhabitants of Colchester had wrung from them the Petition inclosed in their Letter.

That he should not onely clear himself to all the world from the occasion of their sufferings, but so far contribute to their relief, as to allow all the inhabi∣tants of the Town (the Lords first ingaging not to restrain any who shall be willing to come out) to en∣joy the Liberty in their Petition desired.

Provided, the Committee of the County of Essex, then Prisoners with the Lords in the Town, be sent out with the first; only he shall not permit the wives and Children of any Towns-men, or others, who shall abide with the Lords in Armes, to have the benefit a∣bove-mentioned.

Concerning the rendition of the Town, he offers, That all such officers and Souldiers under the degree of a Captain (excepting all such who being Members of his Army have since the 10. of May last deserted their Colours) they ingaging themselves never hereafter to bear Arms against the Parliament, shall have passes without injury offered them, to return to their respective homes.

And all Captains, and other superiour Officers, with the Lords and Gentlemen to submit to mercy.

Subscribed, Your Lordships Servant, Tho. Fairfax.

An Express came from Lieutenant General Cromwel in the general of his defeating the Scots * 4.1 Army under Duke Hamilton.

New Instructions for Colonel Hammond. * 4.2

1. That the King be removed to Newport in the Isle of Wight the place of the Treaty.

2. That he be in the same condition and freedom there, as he was at Hampton Court.

3. That no person in the first Exception out of Mercy, nor under restraint of the Parliament, nor of late actually in Arms against the Parliament, be admit∣ted to the King.

4. That no person that hath been in Arms against the Parliament or aiding or assisting to them, or of whom there is just cause of suspicion, be admitted into any Fort or Tower in the Isle of Wight.

5. That no person of any forrain Nation, be ad∣mitted to come into the same, without leave from both Houses of Parliament.

6. That if the Kingdom of Scotland send any to treat with his Majesty, they shall have a Pass from both Houses.

7. That his Majesty pass his Royal word, not to go out of the Island, during the Treaty, nor twenty eight daies after, without the advice of both Houses of Parliament.

Additional power of Martial Law to the Lord Admiral.

An Ordinance transmitted to the Lords for raising three thousand pound out of the Estate of the late Lord Keeper Coventry towards reparation of Lieutenant Colonel Jo. Lilburne, for two sen∣tences against him in Star-chamber. * 4.3

Order for the Committee of the revenue to state to the House what Offices and Places are injoy'd by Duke Hamilton.

Order for money for the holy Island, and the Governour to have thanks, and Sir Arthur Ha∣selrigge to make up the men there an hundred.

Letters from the Lord Admiral for mony.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that they sent * 4.4 five hundred Women out of the Town, who came confidently towards Colonel Rainesboroughs quar∣ters, he commanded a Cannon to be shot off, but so as not to hurt them, they came on notwithstan∣ding, he ordered the firing of some Musketts at them with powder only, still they came on, then he sent out some Souldiers with orders to strip the Women, which made them run, but none of them were stripped.

The Town refuse to let these poor Women in again, they stood between the Town and the Army, the General sent to those in the Town, to receive their Women in again, tells them of their cruelty, and that the blood of those miserable crea∣tures, must be answered for by them, but they regarded it not.

One of the Horse of the Parliaments Centries being killed, many of the Town came forth to fetch in the dead Horse, and divers of them were killed, yet got not the Horse; the next day they came again, and ventured their lives to cut off pieces of the stinking dead Horse, to satisfy their hunger.

Debate upon the Ordinance of the Militia of London.

[23.] Letters from Lieutenant General Crom∣wel, * 4.5 that after the conjunction of his Forces with those in the North, upon advertisement that the Enemy intended Southward, and for London it

self, and that the Irish Forces under Monroe, twelve hundred Horse and fifteen hundred Foot, were on their march towards Lancaster to joyn with them.

That it was thought by the Council of war, that to ingage the Enemy was their business, and * 4.6 to that end, the Army was quartered all night in the Fields, and the next morning they marched towards Preston in Lancashire.

That having intelligence that the Enemy was drawing together thereabouts, from all his out quarters, Cromwel drew out a forlorn of two hundred Horse and four hundred Foot, who gallant∣ly ingaged the Enemies Scouts and guards, till Crom∣wel got opportunity during this skirmish to bring up his whole Army.

That so soon as Cromwels Horse and Foot were come up, they advanced with their forlorns, and put the rest of the Army into as good a po∣sture as they could, the ground for the Horse being inconvenient, miry, and inclosures; they pres∣sed upon the Enemy through a lane, forced them from their ground, after four hours dispute, un∣til they came to the Town.

Into which four Troops of Cromwels Regiment first entred, being well seconded by Colonel Har∣risons Regiment; they charged the Dukes men in the Town, and cleared the Streets; at the last the Enemy was put into disorder, many were slain, and many Prisoners taken.

The Duke with most of the Scots Horse and Foot, retreated over the Bridge, and the Parlia∣ments Horse and Foot following them, after a hot dispute betwixt the Lancashire Regiments, part of the General's and they being at push of pike, they were beaten from the Bridge.

That the Parliament Horse and Foot pursuing them, killed many, and took divers Prisoners, and possessed the Bridge over Derwent, and a few Houses there; that the Enemy being drawn up within Musket shot of them, where they lay that night, they were not able to attempt further upon the Enemy, the night preventing them.

That in this posture they and the Enemy lay most part of that Night, that upon their entring of the Town, many of the Enemies Horse fled towards Lancaster, and were pursued near ten miles with execution done upon them, about five hundred of their Horse taken, and many Priso∣ners.

That in the Fight, they took from the Enemy four or five hundred Arms, the number of the slain was about one thousand, the Prisoners about four thousand.

That in the Night the Duke marched away a∣bout eight thousand Foot and four thousand Horse, Cromwel followed him with about three thousand Foot, and two thousand five hundred Horse and Dragoons, and that in this pursuit Colonel Thornbaugh pressing too boldly, was slain, being run into the Body, thigh, and head, by the Enemies Lances.

That Cromwels Horse still prosecuted the Enemy, killing and taking divers in the way, but by that time his Army was come up, the Duke recovered Wiggon before they could attempt any thing upon them; they lay all that Night in the Field dirty and weary, where they had some skirmishing with the Enemy, where they took Major General Van Drusk, Colonel Hurrey, and Lieutenant Colonel Ennis Prisoners.

That the next morning the Enemy marched to∣wards Warrington, made a stand at a pass, which was disputed with great resolution on both sides for many hours, at length Cromwel beat them from their standing, killed about one thousand of them, and took about two thousand Priso∣ners.

That Cromwel pursued them home to Warrington Town, where they possessed the Bridge; Cromwel coming thither received a Letter from Lieutenant General Bayly, desiring some capitulation, to which Cromwel yielded, and gave Bayly these terms.

That he should surrender himself and all his Of∣ficers and Souldiers Prisoners of War, with all his Arms, Ammunition, and Horses upon quarter for life, which accordingly was done, and here were taken four thousand compleat Arms, and as many Prisoners, and the Duke's Infantry ruined.

That the Duke marched with his remaining Horse, being about three thousand, towards Nantwich, where the Gentlemen of the Coun∣try took about five hundred of them, and the Country killed divers of their men.

That Cromwel sent post to the Lord Grey, Sir H. Cholmeley, and Sir Ed. Roade, to gather all together with speed, for the pursuit of the Enemy. That Monroe is about Cumberland, with the Horse that ran away, and the Irish Horse and Foot, and a strength was left to make resistance against them.

That the Scots Army were twelve thousand Foot well Armed, and five thousand Horse; Lang∣dale had two thousand five hundred Foot and one thousand five hundred Horse, in all twenty one thousand, and in the Parliaments Army, in all, a∣bout eight thousand six hundred; and of the E∣nemy, about two thousand were slain, and about nine thousand Prisoners taken, besides what are lurking in hedges, and private places, which the Country dayly bring in or destroy.

A day of thanksgiving ordered for this great Victory.

Order for Provision of Shoes and Stockins for the Souldiers.

M^r Sexby who brought up two Letters had one hundred pound given him, and two hundred pound ordered to M^r Berry for this service.

Order for Commissions to issue in several Counties, to inquire what loss is sustained by particular persons, by the invasion of the Scots, that satisfaction may by given therein.

[24.] An Ordinance for settling Delinquents estates for maintaining a Troop of Horse in Sur∣rey.

A Committee made to examine a Plot in the City, and the House approved of their Com∣mitting Major Rivers, and others, to Windsor Castle.

[25.] Order for the Judges to go the Nor∣thern Circuit, if they please.

A second Letter from Lieutenant General Crom∣wel, confirming the total routing of the Scots * 4.7 Army, with a list of the Prisoners, and a hun∣dred Colours taken, sent up to the House, who gave a hundred Pound to Captain Pilson that brought the Letters, and referred them to the Committee of the Army, as to providing neces∣saries for the Army.

Both Houses past the Letter to his Majesty with the Votes inclosed in relation to a Treaty, and Sir Peter Kelligrew dispatched away with it to the King.

The fourty thousand Pound charged in Gold∣smiths Hall for the Scots as part of their two hundred thousand Pound, was now ordered for the service of the Navy.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, That the Lord * 4.8 Norwich, Lord Capel, and Sir Charles Lucas sent a Letter to the General.

That the Officers advising upon his former Letters (demanding the persons of all the Officers with them, above the quality of a Lieutenant, to ren∣der themselves to mercy) it was unanimously resol∣ved by them, not to yield to the mercy of any other, but that of God alone.

That to avoid effusion of blood, they sent now the lowest conditions, which in Honour they can receive, conceiving the like have never been refused to any lower reduced than they, they offer to send one Gentleman, or more to clear any scruples in words; in the Letters the Articles proposed by them, were inclosed.

To this the General returned answer:

That when he locked upon their condition to be far better than now it is, he then offerd such terms as were * 4.9 thought suitable to their condition; but now they be∣ing in a worse posture, both in relation to themselves within, and to any expectation of relief from without, it is not to be expected from him, that their condi∣tions should be better; therefore he was still resolved not to grant any such terms, as were demanded by them.

[26.] Referred to the Committee at Derby house, to dispose of the Noblemen, and other Prisoners, taken at the fight at Preston, unto such Castles and places as they shall think fit.

An Ordinance past for taking away obstructi∣ons in the sale of Bishops Lands.

Letters from Colonel Rich of the surrender of Deal Castle upon Articles, which the House ap∣proved, * 4.10 and ordered Colonel Rich to be Gover∣nour there; and gave one hundred pound to Lieutenant Axtel, who brought the news to them.

Referred to the Committee of the Army to take care to repair Deal and Warmer.

M^r Ailburton staid at Tilbury in his going to the Prince, was ordered to be delivered to the Lord Admiral, to be transported into Scotland.

Debate about the Militia.

Intelligence, that Langdale with about ten Gen∣tlemen more disguised, were taken about Not∣tingham, and were now Prisoners there; and that Duke Hamilton was forced by the Country (who * 4.11 had eased him of one thousand of his Horse) to fly to Ʋxeter in Staffordshire, and was there blocked up, and that Lieutenant General Crom∣well was gone further against Monroe.

Letters from Colchester Leaguer, that the ene∣my * 4.12 sent out a Drum with M^r Bernadiston, one of the Committee, and Colonel Tuke one of their party to desire to treat upon what was formerly offered by the General.

And by a full Council of War it was resolved, that in regard the inferiour Officers and Souldiers in the Town, had slipt their opportunity, that now, they should only have fair quarter.

And, provided that the Committee under restraint be forthwith released, that a Treaty be admitted up∣on circumstances, necessary for the clearing, and or∣derly performance of the fair quarter now offered, and to treat, as to securing the Town from Plunder, and the Lords, General Officers, Captains, &c. to be rendred up to mercy.

That the private Souldiers on both sides held treaties among themselves, which caused the Enemy to send out so hastily, to treat upon terms of mercy, fearing that their private Souldiers among themselves had agreed to deliver them up.

That the Officers in the Town gave the Soul∣diers Sack, burnt Claret, Raisins, and good words, to joyn with them to break through the Parlia∣ments Army, and prepared Poles and Boards to break over North Bridge, which way they in∣tended to escape.

When they were all drawn out into the Town, the Souldiers agreed among themselves, not to consent to their going out, knowing that then they would break through themselves, and leave the Souldiers to the mercy of the Parliaments Army.

And some of their Souldiers got to the gates, and said they would kill their Officers, if they of∣fered to stir out, and so continued in an high Mu∣tiny.

[28.] Debate about Compositions.

An Ordinance for sequestring all Scots that in∣gaged in the late action, and had any Estates or Places here.

Letters from Colchester concerning the surren∣der of the Town.

Colonel Wayte a Member of the House, report∣ed the taking of Duke Hamilton, and above three * 4.13 thousand Horse and Men at Ʋxeter, all prisoners at mercy, but had quarter given them by the Lord Grey and the Duke was sent to Ashby de la Zouch. The House gave one hundred pound to Major Ge∣neral Smithson, and one hundred pounds to Major Evans, and Ordered thanks to the Counties for their assistance.

Order to sequester Sir H. Gibbes Estate.

A Committee to examine Duke Hamilton and others, who say they were invited to come into Eng∣land, by ten for one more now, than they were before.

Intelligence from the Downs, that the Prince * 4.14 had a design to go to the Scots Army, but the Say∣lers would not agree to it, but consented to go against the Earl of Warwick, and in the mean time, hearing of the defeat of the Scots Army, they altered their course, that the Earl of Warwick went out to fight with them.

Letters from Colchester, that the Articles were * 4.15 signed, and Colonel Raineborough's Regiment, and another entered the Town, and saw a sad sight of so many fair Houses burnt, and so many Inhabitants sick and weak, with living upon horses and dogs, and eating the very draught and grains for preservation of their lives.

[29.] Sir Peter Killigrew returned with the Kings answer to the Votes touching the Treaty.

That he did accept the Treaty, and desired, the * 4.16 Commissioners might be speedily sent, fully autho∣rized and instructed, not doubting but what is now wanting, will upon debate be fully supplied, not only to the furtherance of the Treaty, but to the consumma∣ting of a safe and well grounded peace.

He desired a pass for one to go from him into Scotland, and inclosed in his Letter a List of such as he desired to be sent to him.

A Committee appointed to consider how every * 4.17 County may maintain a proportionable number of the Scots Prisoners, and to treat with Mer∣chants about transporting them to forreign ser∣vice.

Order for the Lord Grey to dispose of Duke Hamilton into safe custody, till the House take further order; and to keep in strong custody all the Officers then Prisoners, in such places and Castles as he should think fit.

Letters from Colchester, that the Town was * 4.18 surrendered according to Articles, all Prisoners at Mercy, the Town preserved from plunder, paying fourteen thousand pounds. That by the resolution of a Council of War, Sir Charles Lucas, Sir George L'Isle, and Sir Marmaduke Gascoigne a Papist, were to be shot to death.

That the two first were executed, and the third respited. That Sir Charles Lucas urged this was * 4.19 to be without precedent, but a Parliament Soul∣dier standing by, told him that he had put to death with his own hand some of the Parliaments Souldiers in

cold blood; at which he was dismaid, but took better courage afterwards before he died.

That Sir George L' Isle kissed his dead friend, and then after much expostulation, and discourse, first with the General his Chaplain, then (by his own desire) with one of the Lord Norwich his Chaplains, and some private prayers with him, Sir George died, both he and Sir Charles Lucas with very much courage.

[30.] The publick Fast-day.

The House passed an Ordinance, for the Dis∣cipline of the English in new England.

[31.] Votes for several persons named by the King, to have leave to attend his Majesty during the Treaty, only M^r Dowcet, and M^r Legge dis∣approved of.

Order for Instructions to be prepared for the Commissioners who are to treat, and for mony for their charges.

Order, that Colonel Farre Lieutenant Colonel to the Earl of Warwick (who ingaged ten thou∣sand men of the Train'd Bands of Essex to joyn with the Enemy) should be left to the Lord Fair∣fax to be executed as Sir Charles Lucas was.

A Committee appointed to confer with M^r Mo••bot, about suppressing of scandalous Pam∣phlets, and to bring in an Ordinance for that purpose.

Letter from the General of the particulars of * 4.20 the Surrender of Colchester, and a Copy of the Articles, with the explanations upon them.

That for some Satisfaction to Military Justice, and in part of avenge for the innocent blood they had caused to be spilt, and the trouble, dammage and mis∣chiefs, they had brought upon that Town, that Coun∣ty and Kingdom,

He had with the advice of a Council of War, of the chief Officers both of the County Forces, and the Army, caused two of them who were rendred to mer∣cy, Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George L' Isle to be shot to death, before any of them had quarter assured them, and hopes the Parliament will not find cause, in the Military execution of these two persons, to think their own honour or justice prejudiced.

That as for the Lord Goring, Lord Capel, and the rest of the persons rendred to mercy, and now assured of quarter, whose names he sent in a List, he did render to the Parliaments judgement for publick Justice and mercy to be used as they should see cause; he desires that God may have the glory of his multi∣plied mercies.

In the List of the Prisoners, were the Earl of Norwich, Lord Capell, Lord Loughborough, eleven Knights, nine Colonels, eight Lieutenant Colo∣nels, nine Majors, thirty Captains, general Of∣ficers servants of the Lords and Gentlemen sixty five, Lieutenants seventy two, Ensigns and Cor∣nets sixty nine, Sergeants one hundred eighty three, private Souldiers three thousand sixty se∣ven.

Letters from Southampton, that the Grand Jury found the Bill against Major Rolphe, Ignoramus.

A Petition of the Common Council of London * 4.21 for Ʋnity and Amity between the Parliament, the City, and the Army, approved of, and thanks given to the Petitioners.

A Ship sent from the Prince to Garnsey, taken by one of the Parliaments Ships.

Notes

• * 1.1

  London
• * 1.2

  Colchester.
• * 1.3

  Votes.
• * 1.4

  Commis∣sioners for the Isle of ••ight.
• * 1.5

  D. York.
• * 1.6

  The Prince.
• * 1.7

  London
• * 1.8

  Kent.
• * 1.9

  Votes.
• * 1.10

  Colchester.
• * 1.11

  Yarmouth.
• * 1.12

  Colchester
• * 1.13

  Self-deny∣ing Ordi∣nance.
• * 1.14

  Colchester.
• * 1.15

  S. Hadress Waller.
• * 1.16

  Cromwell.
• * 1.17

  Scarbo∣rough.
• * 1.18

  Scots.
• * 1.19

  Monk.
• * 1.20

  Letter from the Prince.
• * 1.21

  Fleet.
• * 1.22

  Lord Willoughby.
• * 1.23

  London Petition.
• * 1.24

  Answer.
• * 1.25

  Petition Officers.
• * 1.26

  Colchester.
• * 1.27

  Answer to City Peti∣tion.
• * 1.28

  From the King.
• * 1.29

  ThePrince
• * 1.30

  E. Middle∣sex.
• * 1.31

  Commis∣sioners with the King.
• * 1.32

  Confe∣rence.
• * 1.33

  Personal Treaty.
• * 1.34

  Yarmouth.
• * 1.35

  Princes Letter.
• * 1.36

  The Kings Letter.
• * 1.37

  C. Henry Lilburn.
• * 1.38

  Haselrigge.
• * 1.39

  Scots.
• * 1.40

  London.
• * 1.41

  C. Rich.
• * 1.42

  Concur∣rence.
• * 1.43

  C. Martin.
• * 1.44

  Scots Letter.
• * 1.45

  E. Lauder∣dale.
• * 1.46

  Manifesto.
• * 1.47

  Debate.
• * 1.48

  Vote.
• * 1.49

  Colchester.
• * 1.50

  the Princes Letter.
• * 3.1

  Answer.
• * 3.2

  Treaty.
• * 3.3

  Passes.
• * 3.4

  Suburbs. Skippon.
• * 3.5

  C. Harly.
• * 3.6

  Colchester.
• * 3.7

  Letter to Fairfax.
• * 3.8

  Petition.
• * 3.9

  Petition to Fairfax.
• * 3.10

  Fairfax his Answer to the Letter.
• * 4.1

  Cromwell.
• * 4.2

  Instructi∣ons for C. Hammond.
• * 4.3

  Star-cham∣ber.
• * 4.4

  Colchester.
• * 4.5

  Cromwell.
• * 4.6

  Preson Wight.
• * 4.7

  Cromwell.
• * 4.8

  Colchester Leaguer.
• * 4.9

  Fairfax's Answer.
• * 4.10

  Deal Castle
• * 4.11

  D. Hamil∣ton.
• * 4.12

  Colchester.
• * 4.13

  D. Hamil∣ton.
• * 4.14

  The Prince.
• * 4.15

  Colch••ster.
• * 4.16

  Treaty.
• * 4.17

  Scots.
• * 4.18

  Colchester. surren∣derd.
• * 4.19

  Lucas.
• * 4.20

  Colchester particulars.
• * 4.21

  London.