A true and exact relation of the proceedings and victorious successe of the ships in the service of the King and Parliament, which were sent for the reliefe of Ireland, under the command of Captaine Swanley, Admirall: in the taking divers ships in Milford Haven. As also their valorous undertakings (& the wonderfull blessing of God upon them) in the principality of Wales, in taking divers castles, commanders, ammunition, souldiers, and in the totall subduing of the county of Pembroke. Written by Captain William Smith, Vice-admirall in the same voyage.

Their Answer.

Gentlemen

YOurs, we formerly received with a Declaration there inclo∣sed which was required from us before we could peruse the contents therof, which was the cause of our not returning any answer thereunto, yours of this present we have recei∣ved, wherein you desired us to comply with you for the pre∣servation of the Gospell, and His Majesties honour, which is the worke we have vowed to maintaine with our lives and fortunes, and in so doing, we hold our selves true Subjects to God, our King and Country; And where you threaten the demollishing of our Towne, which is not ours to dispose of, but His Majesties; all which we pray you to take into your serious considerations, as also the cry of the effusion of much innocent blood; for answer of the Commanders and Souldi∣ers, we referre you to the Letter you shall receive from the

Governour of the Towne, and Fort: Thus with our best respects we take leave and rest.

Your ever loving friend if you please, Richard Wyet Major, David Hamond, Richard Prickard, John Rogers, Francis Long.

Tynbie March, 6. 1643.