To the Honourable VVilliam Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the House of Commons.

WEE thought fit the last week to Summon Ponte∣fract Castle, which caused the enemy to desire a Trea∣ty; whereupon we appointed Col: Wastell, Col: Copley, Col: Overton, and Col: Bright, or any three of them to Treat; and this day it is agreed, that the Castle shall be delivered up to the use of the Parliament, to morrow at eight of the Clock in the morning, with all the things therein, save that the Officers are allowed to carry away what is properly their own, so that it Page  6exceed not what a Cloth-bag will con∣tain; and the Souldiers to March to Newark with 200. Muskets, and 200. Pikes. VVe consented to so good con∣ditions, because the Plague is very hot in the Country, and especially in that Town, of which some of our Souldi∣ers are dead. VVe are also in Treaty with Scarbrough, which we hope short∣ly will be Reduced. Thus much we thought fit to give you notice of, de∣siring the House may be acquainted therewith: From