The last and best newes from Ireland: declaring first the warlike and cruell proceeding of the rebels who are all papists and Jesuits of that kingdome. Secondly, the entrance of some English and Scottish companies into the north-parts of Ireland under the command of these foure noblemen; the Lord Grandison, the Lord Chichester, the Lord Conway, the Lord Cromwell, also the late incounters which they have had with those rebels. Thirdly, how the rebels would have fired and burnt up the city of Dublin with wild-fire: and likewise the taking of some Irish Lords and other commaunders prisoners, both of horse and foot. Fourthly, divers letters from severall persons of good worth in Ireland touching the cruell proceedings of the rebells to this very day. Fifthly, Irelands complaint, and Englands reliefe sent by the honorable house of parliament to ayde and assist their brethren; together with the names of those commanders that are appointed for this religious designe. Sixtly, the proclamation made by the Lords and Justices of Ireland.

The Copie of another Letter sent to a worthy Divine in this Citie.

Worthy Sir.:

AFter my best respects recommended unto you, I think it expedi∣ent to acquaint you of all affaires, that belong to our Irish busi∣nesse. My Lord Moore is in Drogheda with seven hundred Foot, and a Troop or two: some of my Lords children are already come hither, and we exp••ct my Lady Moore and the rest of the children this nignt. My Lord hath sent hither severall Trunks, they are this day put into the Castle to be safely preserved. There is two hundred Souldiers in the Castle, victualled for twelve months, and about fiftie Peeces of Ord∣nance mounted, to keep the Citie in awe. Sir Francis Willoughby is Governour, and Sir Iohn Borlacie lodgeth therein. The Iustices sit at Cork-house, to free the Castle from recourse of people thereto. This morning have marched toward Drogheda, ten Foot Companies in compleat Armes, under the command of Sir Henry Iuckbourne. Dun∣dalke was taken on Sunday. And the Scots and some English have come upon the Rebels, and have restrained the Newsie from the Re∣bels, with the losse of a few men, eightie of the Rebels are slaine, and good store of Armes taken. The Scots and English from the North are 4000 Foot, and 400 Horse, and their Army encreaseth. There are in the Countie of Cavan, under the command of Sir Charles Coot, a thou∣sand Foot. We are in good hopes that tho Lords of the Pole wil prove true, for they are here offering their service daily. Great in number the Rebels are, and daily encreasing both in Ʋlster and Conaught. My Lord Moores Troops have lately taken about sixtie of the Rebels, and killed three of foure, and rescued s••even score head of cattell from them. We doe not as yet heare of any rising in Mounster, or Lemster: so as we hope these broyles will cease, when the English Army as well as the Scots fall upon them. Thus hoping I have satisfied you herein, I commend you to God, and rest

Your loving friend, H. L.