A letter from Kent of the rising at Rochester the magazine surprised, with 1000 armes, 100 piece of ordnance, two guns planted at the bridge, 50 ships in the river; and of the treaty with them. Also the declaration of a young man that calls himself Prince Charles, and the comming in of divers to kisse his hand. With a declaration of other passages from the county of Kent. May. 22. 1648. Imprimatur Gilb. Mabbott.
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- A letter from Kent of the rising at Rochester the magazine surprised, with 1000 armes, 100 piece of ordnance, two guns planted at the bridge, 50 ships in the river; and of the treaty with them. Also the declaration of a young man that calls himself Prince Charles, and the comming in of divers to kisse his hand. With a declaration of other passages from the county of Kent. May. 22. 1648. Imprimatur Gilb. Mabbott.
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"A letter from Kent of the rising at Rochester the magazine surprised, with 1000 armes, 100 piece of ordnance, two guns planted at the bridge, 50 ships in the river; and of the treaty with them. Also the declaration of a young man that calls himself Prince Charles, and the comming in of divers to kisse his hand. With a declaration of other passages from the county of Kent. May. 22. 1648. Imprimatur Gilb. Mabbott." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A87956.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 6, 2024.
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A LETTER FROM ROCHESTER in KENT, Concerning The Surprize of the Magazine, and raising of Forces for the defence of the Towne.
SIR,
YEsterday we had a rumor spread abroad about this Towne, that six troopes of Horse were comming hither from the Ar∣my to plunder the Town, and quarter here,
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and carry away divers Inhabitants for joyn∣ing in a petition on Foot, for the King, which caused a discontent in many who seemed to beleeve the truth of it, as if it had been really so intended.
Last night some Gunnes were shot off, in the night, in the streets, which gave an A∣larme to the town, the watch not daring to oppose them.
This morning early there were Drummes beaten, and horse and Foot gathered toge∣ther, declaring that it was for the defence of the town against the Army, and they did in short time grow to a considerable number.
They marched to the Magazine, which they surprized, and took out Armes for their use, with powder, shot, match, and other ne∣cessaries.
Also they drew out two pieces of Ord∣nance upon Carriages, and placed them at the Bridge; and they stood upon their guard, protesting to oppose all such as should op∣pose them.
There were in the Magazine nigh 1000
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Armes, 100 piece of Ordnance, and good store of Ammunition of all sorts.
There were about 40 or 50 ships in the ri∣ver, out of which many Officers came ashore, both Captains, Masters, Bosons, Gunners, and o∣thers, and offered to joyn with them in the said ingagement.
There were thus gathered together to the number of 3 or 400 in few houres, who after increased to more.
But being since satisfied further in the clea∣ring of the businesse, and upon a promise made to them, that all means possible shall be used for stopping all forces from being sent against them, or quartering upon them, they are much prevailed with, and the mu∣tiny this night is pretty well appeased, and we hope as good as over, and that all things will be at peace here.
Captain Lea and others who are gone from hence towards you, will advertise you more fully of the particulars.
Rochester 21 of May 1648. late at night.