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June 1.
York. |
110. Ferd. Lord Fairfax and the Committee at York, consisting
of F. Pierrepont, Sir Wm. Constable, and H. Darley, to the Earl
of Leven. We have now received the enclosed to your Excellency,
together with letters from the Committee of both kingdoms to
us, directing us to hold intelligence with you for our mutual
assistance, which we will continue to do with all diligence, and
which at this present is most requisite from all parts, the present
condition of affairs being considered. By letters from Lincoln and
Nottingham we understand that yesterday morning the King took
Leicester by storm, and having thereby much increased his repute
is now able to attempt either Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, or
any other garrison of the Parliament in those parts, or to march
into this country and possess himself thereof, and acquire a great
addition of forces by aid of the Papists and malignants here, and
therefore we continue our oft repeated opinions and advice to you
to draw your forces speedily southward, either to Nottingham,
appointed for the general rendezvous of the Parliament's army in
the north, or to such other place as by intervening accidents of
war may be rendered more convenient for the meeting of the
forces designed by the Committee of both kingdoms for attendance
on the King's motions. We shall not need to say more to your
Excellency; the necessity of the occasion will sufficiently direct
your speedy motion this way, where you will be assisted by the
forces of this county. [Copy. 1 p.] |
June 1.
Appleby. |
111. Alex. Earl of Leven to Lord Fairfax and the Committee at
York. I received yours of both the 30th and 31st inst., with the
intelligences enclosed therein, and appointed a meeting with the
general persons and officers of the army to acquaint them with
your desires and to consult upon those things which shall be
thought necessary for the weal and advantage of the public affairs.
Thereafter your Lordship and the Committee shall be certified of
our resolutions without delay. We find some difficulty about
procuring provisions and draught animals, but we shall use all
diligence therein. [Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| June 1. |
112. Thos. Lord Kirkcudbright to Richard Borrowis [Barwis].
[As to] what has been my carriage hitherto, I value not who shall
pry into my actions; neither have any orders given by me been
despised till now, and for this last I am but the General-Lieutenant's echo, who, I believe, if he were present himself, would not
take it well to have his commands contemned, neither do I know
how to answer for the neglect of them, seeing in his absence,
though unworthy, the same trust is committed to my care. But,
lest I should be mistaken in seeming to be so absolute as not to
desire the approbation of Col. Sir Wilfred Lawson, or in his absence
of his Lieut.-Col., I did not neglect to acquaint them both of it,
and desired to have met with the Colonel himself, but missing him
I spoke with his Lieut.-Colonel, who after some debate was content
that the Scottish forces should make good that post; whereupon I
gave him my parole, that if I did not satisfy his Colonel, in reason,
at our next meeting I would remove and give him place. I should
be very loth to give Colonel Lawson any just cause of discontent,
and more loth to do anything to give the enemy the least advantage. I shall attend on Sir Wilfred to-morrow by 10 o'clock at
Rickerby [in Cumberland], and shall be ready to witness all possible
respects to him. [Seal broken. 1 p.] |
| [June 1.] |
R[ichard] B[arwis or Burrows] to his Excellency [the Earl of
Leven]. I perceive Lord Kirkcudbright has sent strict order to
Col. Sir Wilfred Lawson's Lieut.-Colonel to quit Botcherby mount
[near Carlisle] and their quarters there, which to my mind is very
harsh usage to such as those who have bided the cold winter and
bestowed such pains and charge upon those works as they have
done. My desire is that your Excellency would give order that
they may enjoy those quarters until Col. Lawson shall give his
free consent. For the manner of proceeding thus far I refer to the
report of the bearer, not doubting that you will [refuse to] see any
under Lord Fairfax's command receive injury by any under your
command. [Written on the fly leaf of the preceding letter. Draft.
1 p.] |
| June 1. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland and Loudoun, Lords Wharton
and Warriston, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Sir A. Haselrigg, the two Vanes,
Sir Wm. Waller, Sir G. Gerard, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Wallop, Crew, Kennedy, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. To write to Sir Sam. Luke and the Committee at Newport Pagnell
authorizing them to call in assistance from the country for defence of
the place, and to fetch in provisions for horse and foot. |
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2. To write to the Committee of Beds. to pay their arrears. |
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3. To inform Sir Thos. Fairfax of the state of affairs, and that it is
probable he will very speedily receive orders to take the field. To
desire him to be in readiness to march within an hour's warning after
he shall receive such orders. |
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4. To write to the counties and garrisons near Leicester to encourage
them, and to let them know we hope there will be speedily sufficient
strength in the field to oppose the enemy and protect them. |
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5. To report to the Commons that this Committee doth resolve that the
forces sent into the west shall stay there for the security of those
parts, and think fit that Col. Massie do go thither speedily; also that
Massie's regiment of horse, with those of Behr and Dalbier under
Major Buller, be sent speedily to the west. |
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6. To send a duplicate of the last letter to Col. Weldon, with this addition, that their wants and necessities in money, ammunition, and
other provisions represented by Col. Popham are provided for by
the Committee of the West as they delivered yesterday to this
Committee. |
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7. That a copy of the intelligence from Capt. Stone be sent to the Earl of
Leven, and he desired to interpose betwixt the King's army and
York. |
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8. The like copy to Lord Fairfax, and he be made acquainted with what is
written to the Earl of Leven, and desired to secure York; also a copy
to be sent to Sir Wm. Brereton. |
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9. To report to both Houses that, upon consideration of the present posture
of affairs, it is the opinion of this Committee that Sir Thos. Fairfax
should take the field. |
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10. To report to the Commons that this Committee thinks fit that Oxford
be blocked up, and therefore to desire the Houses to give order for
sending thither speedily the forces designed for that purpose, and that
they will be pleased to order Major-Genl. Browne to repair thither with
all expedition. |
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11. That the Committee of Cambridge be desired to send such guns as
Cromwell shall call for, and that he be supplied with 30 barrels of
gunpowder, with match and ball proportionable, and to report for
money for it. |
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12. To report to the Commons that the 2,000l. formerly agreed on may be
sent down to Cromwell. |
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13. To write to Cromwell acknowledging the receipt of his letter, and
leaving it to him, being upon the place, to dispose of the forces of the
[Eastern] Association according as he may think fit upon intelligence
of the enemy's movements. |
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14. That Sir Wm. Waller be desired to send his gunners into the Isle of
Ely. |
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15. To report to the House that money may be provided for 150 pikes and
250 muskets to be speedily sent to Newport Pagnell. |
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16. Likewise that money be provided for 20 barrels of gunpowder, with
match and bullet proportionable, 200 pikes, 400 muskets, and 400 swords
for Aylesbury. |
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17. That the long culverin lately at Islington, and appointed to go to
Leicester, be returned to the Tower. |
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18. That Major-Genl. Browne do attend here to-morrow at 3 p.m. |
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19. When some [members of the Committee] of the Militia of London are
desired to be present. |
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20. To write to the Earl of Warwick informing him of the loss of Leicester,
and to desire that 200 horse out of the Auxiliaries be sent by the
county of Essex to Abingdon. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 298–300. Copy.
3 pp.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Alex. Earl of Leven. Concerning the enemy's designs in the northern parts, upon receipt of
this intelligence we thought fit speedily to despatch it to you, and
earnestly to desire your speedy advance southward to interpose
between York and the enemy, who is now in and about Leicester,
which they took yesterday by storm. Sent by the post. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 319. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The same to Ferdinando Ford Fairfax. We have sent a copy of
the enclosed intelligence concerning the designs of the enemy in
the northern parts to the Earl of Leven, and desired him to interpose between York and the enemy, who is now in and about
Leicester, having taken it by storm yesterday. We desire your
Lordship to look carefully to the security of York, and to put it in
so good a posture as you may be able to hold out against the
attempts of the enemy in case they should appear before it. Sent
by the post. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Coventry. The sudden surprise
of Leicester makes us very solicitous concerning the security of the
adjacent garrisons, and particularly of yours. We desire you to be
vigilant, and to use all the means in your power to strengthen your
garrisons and to victual them. For your better encouragement we
thought fit to give you notice that we hope there will be very
speedily an army in the field to protect the country and attend the
motions of the enemy. Sent by Thos. Pidcock. [Ibid., p. 320.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| June 1. |
The like letters were sent to Newport [Pagnell] and to Northampton. [Ibid. Minute.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Bedford. Leicester being now
taken by the enemy makes us more solicitous for the adjacent garrisons. We understand that there are great sums due in arrear to
the garrison of Newport [Pagnell] by your county, the want whereof
exceedingly disables them from the defence of that place. Take a
speedy course for payment of that arrear, which concerns your own
security, as well as the public. Sent by Pidcock. Ibid., pp. 320,
321. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor of Newport [Pagnell]. We have
received yours acquainting us with the condition of your garrison,
and in what danger it stands in case the enemy should advance
towards you; for preventing whereof we authorize you to
call in a competent number of forces out of the adjacent counties
for your assistance, and to fetch in provisions. We have written
to the Committee of Bedford speedily to provide the arrears
due to your garrison, and doubt not but you will take every
care for security thereof. Sent by Pidcock. [Ibid., p. 321. Copy.
½ p.] |
June 1.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have just received advertisement that the enemy has taken Leicester by storm, whereby
those parts are much discouraged, besides there are no forces in the
field to oppose them and protect the country. Upon consideration
of the present state of affairs we conceive it very probable you will
speedily receive orders to take the field. Let your army be in
readiness to march when you receive such order, and in the meantime do not interrupt your present proceedings there [against Oxford].
Sent by Mr. Jennings. [Ibid., p. 322. Copy=2/3 p.] |
| June 2. |
112a. The answer of both Houses of Parliament to the Scotts'
paper. In the form of a letter to be sent under the hands of Lord
Grey de Werke and Speaker Lenthall to the several counties
through which the Scots shall pass, for accommodating and providing sufficient provision of victuals for their army in their march
southward to the parts about Trent, to join with the English forces
there to prevent the enemy's falling into the northern parts, and
otherwise to oppose them and take all advantages that shall be
offered against them. This is required, money not being ready to
make the Scots constant pay, whereby they might discharge in all
places their quarters without being a spoil and burden to the
country, for which provisions the counties shall be paid out of the
first money to come in upon the Ordinance for entertainment of the
Scotts' army. [Printed in Lords' Journals vii., p. 404. Certified
copy. 2 pp.] |
June 2.
Savoy. |
113. Request of the Committee of the Militia at the Savoy that a
warrant may be granted for levying the sums here specified on the
persons named, amounting in all to 500l., being a portion of the
4,750l. to be assessed within the limits of the Tower, city of
Westminster, borough of Southwark, and places mentioned in the
weekly Bills of Mortality, upon the Ordinance of Parliament of
12 October 1644. [Endorsed: for Mr. Dallison. 1 p.] |
| June 2. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Manchester, and Loudoun,
Lords Say, Robartes, Wharton, and Warristone, Sir A. Haselrigg,
Sir H. Vane, senr., Sir Wm. Waller, Sir G. Gerard, Mr. Solicitor,
and Messrs. Pierrepont, Crew, Wallop, Kennedy, and Barclay.
Ordered, |
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1. That the House of Commons be desired to call for the report of
Mr. Scawen's Committee concerning the despatching of the Scottish
officers. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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2. To write to the Committee of Northampton, advising them to send up
their prisoners if they can, or else keep them safely. If they keep
them there, to exchange them to the best advantage for the prisoners
in Leicester, and therein to take care of our messengers. |
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3. To write to Bedford to slight their works presently, if they shall judge
that may most conduce to their safety, and to send the men to LieutGenl. Cromwell in the Isle of Ely. |
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4. To write to Sir Wm. Brereton, Sir Thos. Middleton, and the Committee of Salop, to give what assistance they can to South Wales by
way of diversion with their horse. |
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5. That the 200 Middlesex forces be sent to Abingdon, to be under MajorGenl. Browne. |
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6. To write to the Committee of Herts. that the regiment of 600 foot
which should have gone to Aylesbury be now sent to Abingdon, to be
there under the command of Browne. |
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7. Likewise to the Committees of Kent and Essex, to send each of them
200 horse to Abingdon. |
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8. That the forces of the garrisons of Northampton, Newport [Pagnell],
and Aylesbury which are now in the army be put into the garrison of
Abingdon. |
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9. That Major-Genl. Browne be at this Committee to-morrow between
7 and 8 a.m. |
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10. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax to put 200 horse into Abingdon, to
receive orders from Major-Genl. Browne, their places being supplied
to him some other way upon his march. |
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11. Likewise that he rise immediately from before Oxford, and draw his
forces towards Buckingham and those parts, leaving 700 foot and
200 horse, according to the former orders of this day. That it be
signified to him that Col. Vermuyden is at Orton, and will join with
him in case the King stay in those parts or advance towards him;
also [to require him] to give account of the strength of his army. |
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12. To write to Vermuyden to stay in those parts where he is in case the
King's forces continue where they are. If the King's army should
come southward or towards Sir Thos. Fairfax, who is now ordered to
draw his forces toward Buckingham, that [then] he join with Sir
Thos., but in case the King's army go northward, that he do according
to former orders. |
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13. To signify to the Committee of Cambridge and Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell
what is written to Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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14. That Lieut.-Genl. Middleton's petition be recommended to the House
of Lords from this Committee, and their Lordships desired to send it
to the House of Commons. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 301–303. Copy.
2½ pp.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Welden. Since the
writing of our former despatch we are informed by the Committee
of the West that your wants and necessities of money, ammunition,
and other provisions represented here by Col. Popham have been
provided by them, and that the failing [in their delivery] has
been for want of transportation, but we hope before this they
are arrived. Sent by Mr. Nicholl's care. [Interregnum 20 E.,
pp. 322, 323. Copy=½ p.] |
June 2.
Westminster. |
The same to the Northern Counties to be sent by the Houses of
Parliament. The Scottish army being forthwith to march southward to the parts about Trent, to join with some of our forces there
to prevent the enemy falling into the northern parts, and otherwise to oppose them and take all advantages that may be offered
against them; and because, for the present, money is not ready to
supply them [the Scots] with constant pay, and so enable them in
all places to discharge their quarters without being a burden and
spoil to the country, which we are very sensible suffers much by
it; and for that it is not possible for them to march or subsist
without victual and other necessaries; the Houses have, therefore,
thought fit and commanded us to signify their pleasure to be, that,
for the accommodating and facilitating of their march and for the
ease of the counties through which they shall pass and where they
may quarter, there shall be sufficient provision of victual made for
them and delivered according as they shall appoint for kind and
quantity at the market prices common in those parts, for which
provisions the countries shall be paid by defalcation out of the
money first to come in from all the northern counties upon the
Ordinance for the entertainment of the Scots' army. The care
whereof the Houses do hereby especially recommend to you, both
the public and your [own interests] being concerned in its effectual
execution both for the hastening of their [the Scots'] march, the
opposing of the enemy, and preventing the discontents and
alienation of the people [from the Parliament's cause] that otherwise will grow by the spoil of them. This being what for the
present we have in command from the Houses we rest. [Ibid.,
pp. 323, 324. Copy: 1¾ pp.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Hertford. We wrote to you on
the 28th ult. to send a regiment of foot into Aylesbury, we now
desire that this regiment, which must number 600 at least, be
ordered to march forthwith to Abingdon, there to receive further
orders from Major-Genl. Browne. [Ibid. p. 325. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Vermuyden. We have written to Sir Thos.
Fairfax to march with all his forces toward Buckingham and
Brackley. If the King's forces continue where they are, we desire
you also to stay in those parts; or should he [the King] march
toward the [Eastern] Association or Sir Thos. Fairfax, then you
are to join with Sir Thomas, but should he [the King] march
northward then you are to march according to former orders.
Sent by Durand. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Essex. For the present service
about Oxford we have appointed sundry forces both of horse and
foot, and amongst these you are desired to send 200 horse to
Abingdon, where they will receive further orders from Major-Genl.
Browne for that service. Sent by the Earl of Warwick's care.
[Ibid., p. 326. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We desire you, with all the
forces of your army now about Oxford, to march toward
Buckingham and Brackley. You are to put such of the forces of
the garrisons of Aylesbury, Newport [Pagnell], and Northampton
as are in your army, being about 600 or 700, into the garrison of
Abingdon, and also to leave there for the service of that garrison
200 of your horse to receive orders from Major-Genl. Browne.
Col. Vermuyden is now at Orton, near Peterborough, and if the
King continue in those parts or come toward you, then the Colonel
will speedily join with you. Give this Committee notice of what
strength you march withal. Sent by Binding, and a duplicate
next day by John Priestley. [Ibid., pp. 326, 327. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Bedford. We have received your
letter, and as to the keeping or slighting of the works there we
leave it to you, who can best judge which may be most conducive
to the good and safety of the county. If you think fit to slight
the works, let it be done presently, and let the men who are there
in the garrison be forthwith sent to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell in the
Isle of Ely. Sent by Mr. Crew's care. [Ibid., p. 327. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association at
Cambridge. We have committed the command and disposing of
the forces of the Association to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell for this
service, and desire you also to deliver to him such guns as he may
call for, to be employed as he shall judge fit for the safety of the
Association. [Ibid. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Northampton. We have received
your letter, and as to your prisoners if you cannot keep them there
with safety to your garrison send them up hither, that is, if you
can spare a sufficient convoy for them, the King's forces being so
near you. If you can keep the prisoners there in safety we leave
it to you to make what use you can of them for exchange of those
[of ours] now prisoners at Leicester, having especial care to effect
the exchange of some of our messengers. We want John Arnold,
Edw. Newman, and Thos. Bulmer, whom we suppose are there.
For your forces that are abroad we desire you to pay them, that
they may have no discouragement in their duty, and you shall be
allowed it again, as we assured you in our former letters. Sent by
Mr. Crew's care. [Ibid., p. 328. Copy. 1 p.] |
June 2.
Derby House. |
The same to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell. We have received your
letter, and as to the forces of the [Eastern] Association we leave it to
you who are upon the place so to dispose of them as you may judge
best for the public service, upon the intelligence you receive of the
enemy's motions. We have endeavoured to expedite the sending of
2,000l. appointed by the Houses for the Isle of Ely, and have
written to the Committee at Cambridge to deliver to you such
guns as you may call for, to be employed where you may see cause
in this service. Sent by his messenger. [Ibid., p. 329. Copy.
2/3 p.] |
June 3.
Pereth. [Penrith.] |
114. Lieut.-Col. Be[e]cher to Wm. Roe, Secretary to the Parliamentary Commissioners [at Newcastle]. I should be ungrateful were
I not to give you a hint of some proceedings of our brethren [of
Scotland]. On Saturday last Lord Kirkcudbright gave order that the
300 commanded men who came from Newcastle should take possession
of the last sconce I made against Carlisle. I went to him and persuaded him to give a stop to his men for that night until I had
acquainted my colonel [Sir Wilfred Lawson] with it, who on
being informed of this gave me express order not to part with it.
On the Lord's day next I received peremptory order from his Lordship
to quit the work at my peril, as he commanded in chief, and he
would see whether I durst disobey him. I submitted that I knew
my colonel had a commission to command in chief all the English forces
in Cumberland and power to question my life if I disobeyed, but if
his Lordship could show me a commission giving him power to command my colonel I would obey his order; otherwise not. He said
I was a base and saucy fellow to question his power, but that he
would have the work performed in despite of me. I desired his
Lordship to forbear those expressions and to countermand his men,
lest if they should offer to take the work by force there might be
mischief done, for I neither would nor could part with the work
without order from my colonel. In great rage he replied, "I desire
no better occasion to cut you all in pieces." We then parted, and
I gave order for the keeping of the work, and presently repaired
to my colonel, who sent me an express command in writing not to
quit the work; but that night our "dear" brother gave order that
300 foot and 3 troops of horse should immediately beleaguer our
sconce, and not suffer any relief to come to our men, which they
did till 9 o'clock next day, about which time my colonel met him,
and then he drew off his men. In the meantime my colonel had
sent me to Appleby to acquaint his Excellency [the Earl of Leven]
with the proceedings, which I did, and found much respect from
him, he saying that he had heard a good report of me, as having
been very useful to the service. He expressed himself sorry that
Lord Kirkcudbright should so much forget himself, and promised
to right me, or they would not be friends. I withdrew, and
Colonel Stewart immediately came to me from his Excellency, and
calling for wine drank to me, and said the [Lord] General was
exceeding angry with Kirkcudbright. Some time after his Excellency sent for me, and desired me to stay all night, because he
had sent for Lord Kirkcudbright, Mr. Barwis, and my colonel [Sir
Wilfred Lawson], and would take up the business, for it was his
desire we should agree like brethren, and this day there was a
short hearing of the business. I was desirous not to aggravate
the matter for fear of making the breach wider; but when
Kirkcudbright saw his matter was not good, he propounded
whether any man ought to bear command in the army who would
not take the Covenant, the Earl of Callender replied, no. Kirkcudbright [then said] put the Covenant to that gent., meaning me.
I told the Earl of Callender that I had twice taken the Covenant,
and had much ado to forbear, saying I was no anti-covenanter nor
blackbander, as indeed I had good information that Kirkcudbright
had been and I doubt is not much better now. P.S.—My colonel,
Sir Wilfred Lawson, commands me to present his service to you.
[Seal with arms. 1½ pp.] |
| June 3. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Manchester, Warwick,
and Loudoun, Lord Warriston, the two Vanes, Sir G. Gerard, Sir
Wm. Waller, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Sir A. Haselrigg, Mr. Solicitor,
Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Wallop, Crew, Barclay, and
Kennedy. Ordered, |
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1. That a duplicate of yesternight's letter be sent to Sir Thos. Fairfax
only to desire that the Northampton forces may be sent to their
garrison. |
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2. To write to cos. Lancashire, Cheshire, Stafford, Derby, York, Notts.
and Lincoln [that] according to the former directions they raise the
proportions of horse and foot, formerly appointed them, to be ready
in a body to join with the Scottish army and to do it speedily [so]
that they may be joined [in time] to prevent the King's march
northward, and to inform them that Sir Thos. Fairfax's army is to
march against the King's forces. |
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3. That in the letter to Lord Fairfax and the Committee [at York] they
be desired to secure such [persons] in York as are suspected, and that
they afford such assistance of draught and carriage for the moving of
the Scots' army as they shall need. |
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4. To send to the Earl of Leven a copy of their former letter, with a clause
informing him what is written to the several counties [above specified]
for the conjunction of their forces with him, as also what is written
[to York] concerning [the supply of] carriages; likewise that the
siege of Oxford is raised and Sir Thos. Fairfax's army is upon the
march. |
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5. That it be reported to both Houses that order is given to Sir Thos.
Fairfax to raise [the siege of Oxford], and march toward the [Eastern]
Association. Also to desire the House of Commons that money may
be provided for the payment of the forces composing Sir Thos.'s
army. |
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6. To report to the Commons that effectual course may be taken for providing money for the auxiliary forces which are to be employed. |
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7. That letters be written to the several counties according to what is
written to Cambridge. |
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8. That Mr. Greene do attend to-morrow at 3 p.m. about the business of
trade. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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9. To inform Major Bridges that Major Castle at Warwick exchanges
prisoners for money, and to desire him to look to it. |
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10. Likewise to Major Buller to take care to regulate his troops, and to
represent the complaints of the country. |
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11. To acknowledge the receipt of Col. Massie's letter of the 31st May,
which is communicated to the Committee of the West, and to which
he shall have a speedy answer. |
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12. To refer Col. Massie's letter to the Committee of the West, and to
desire them to give a speedy answer to that which is interlined. |
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13. Further, to inform Col. Massie that the occasion is passed for which
he was desired to come to Burford, and that therefore how he may
dispose himself and the forces with him for the best advantage of the
public. |
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14. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax to send a trumpet to Prince Rupert to
Leicester to know what prisoners they have. |
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15. That the letter from Major Buller be referred to the Committee of the
West. |
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16. To write to Cromwell approving what he has done, and desiring him
to take care that the passes out of Holland into the Isle of Ely may be
guarded. |
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17. To write to the Committees and deputy lieutenants of the counties
Associated noticing their readiness in this service, and returning
them thanks. |
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18. To write to all the commanders of the Parliament's garrisons in cos.
Oxon., Berks., and Bucks, to obey such orders as they shall receive
from Major-Genl. Browne. |
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19. To write to the Governor of Aylesbury to send such a convoy of horse
with Browne to Abingdon as he shall desire. |
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20. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax to desire him that the forces of Aylesbury
and Newport [Pagnell], which are in the army with the 200 horse we
formerly wrote of, may be put into Abingdon. |
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21. That the paper given in by the Scots' Commissioners be reported to
the Commons. |
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22. That Col. Norton and the gent, of Sussex, Surrey, and Hants be desired
to be here to-morrow at 8 a.m. |
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23. To write to Col. Massie to march forthwith from Gloucester to the
west with what horse and dragoons can be brought from thence with
safety to that place. |
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24. To write to Col. Devereux to spare from that garrison what horse and
dragoons he can for the service of the west. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 303, 307. Copy
4½ pp.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We
wrote to you yesterday to put into Abingdon such of the forces of
Aylesbury and Newport [Pagnell] as are in the army, besides 200
of your horse, which we hope is done; but lest the letters should
have miscarried we second it by these, and d sire you that care may
be taken for the doing hereof lest that garrison should suffer after
your rising for the want of that strength. Sent by Major-Genl.
Browne. [Interregnum 20 E., pp. 329, 330. Copy=½ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association and to
Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell. To the same effect as that of June 2nd
to Col. Vermuyden. We thought fit to give you notice of this
that you may know the care that is taken for your preservation,
and the posture of oar forces. [Ibid., p. 330. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We send enclosed a duplicate
of what we wrote to you yesterday, only whereas in that we
desired you to put such of the forces of the garrisons of Northampton, Aylesbury, and Newport [Pagnell] as were in your army
into Abingdon, we now desire you that the forces belonging to
Northampton may be sent home for the better defence of that
place, the King's forces being strong in those parts. The other
forces are to be put into Abingdon according to our letters of
yesterday. Sent by Mr. Crips. [Ibid., p. 331. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor of Aylesbury. Major-Genl. Browne
being to go down to his charge at Abingdon, and the army about
Oxford being about to march that way, we desire you to give him
convoy. Sent by Major [Genl.] Browne. [Ibid., p. 331. Copy.
⅓ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Welden. We have received information of
your present condition, and will send supplies with all speed
possible. Your ammunition and a good store of victuals is before
this arrived at Lyme [Regis], with both which you may be thence
supplied. We offer it to you whether it will not be best for you to
make your way to Lyme, but leave this wholly to your judgment
who are at the place. Sent by Mr. Nicholl's care. [Ibid., p. 332.
Copy. ½ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Massie. The occasion being now past for
which we desired you to come to Burford you may dispose of
yourself and forces as you think best. We have communicated
your letter of the 31st ult. to the Committee of the West, from whom
you will receive an answer to the particulars. Sent by Mr. Crips.
[Ibid,. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to the same. We have received very great complaints
from the country of the intolerable miscarriage of your troopers
under Major Buller, whereby great disservice is done to the Parliament by the robbing, spoiling, and plundering of the people,
they also giving extreme offence by their swearing, drinking, and
all kind of debaucheries. Inflict exemplary punishment upon such
notorious misdemeanants, and let a better discipline be maintained,
they being now looked upon as the greatest enemy in those places
where they come. Sent by Crips. [Ibid. p. 333. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor of Aylesbury. Major-Genl. Browne
being by Ordinance of Parliament appointed to command in chief
the forces within the three cos. Oxon., Berks, and Bucks., to the
end he may the better carry on the service in those parts, we desire
you to receive and obey his orders. Sent by Major-Genl. Browne.
[Ibid. Copy. ¼ p.] |
| June 3. |
Mem.—The like letters to Newport [Pagnell], Henley, Windsor,
and Reading. [Ibid.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to Major Bridges. We are informed that Major
Castle at Warwick takes money for the prisoners in his custody,
and so turns them off. Inform yourself further herein, and
certify us thereof, that he may be proceeded against for such misdemeanour as it deserves. Sent by Crips. [Ibid., p. 334. Copy.
½ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. The enemy having taken
Leicester it is probable they have in their hands diverse prisoners,
of which we desire to be informed that they may be exchanged.
Send a trumpet to Prince Rupert, to be certified what prisoners
were there taken, and are still in their hands. Sent by Crips.
[Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 3.
Derby House. |
The same to [Ferdinando] Lord Fairfax and the Committee [at
York]. We formerly wrote to you and other counties to have
their several proportions of horse and foot ready to come to such
rendezvous as you and the Earl of Leven should appoint, in order
to their joining with the Scottish army. We trust those forces
are in readiness. We having again written to the Scottish army to
march southward, desire you that your proportion of 2,000 horse
may be ready and joined with those from the other counties, that
they may not be prevented by the King's army if they should
march northward, but may join the Scots' army to oppose the
enemy. We have given order to Sir Thos. Fairfax's army to
march against the King's forces, and therefore desire you that your
forces may not fail to oppose them in front as these here shall
march upon their rear. Have an especial care of the city of York,
and for its better safety secure the persons of such as you may
suspect, there being very many disaffected persons there. The
better to expedite the Scots' march cause them to be furnished with
such draught [horses] and carriages as they may stand in need of,
as also provisions, according to the letter written by both Houses.
Sent by Gardner. [Ibid., pp. 335, 336. Copy. 1½ pp.] |
| June 3. |
Mem.—These counties, viz., Lancashire, Cheshire, Derby, Stafford,
Notts., and Lincoln, to send their numbers as formerly appointed,
Sent as above. [Ibid.] |
| June 3. |
The same to Alex. Earl of Leven. We send duplicates of our
letter of the 31st ult. to you and of ours now sent to Lord Fairfax
and the Committee at York, which we have likewise written,
mutatis mutandis, to the cos. named in the preceding entry. Sir
Thos. Fairfax has orders to march towards the King's forces with
his army here. By all which you will see the order and posture
of our affairs. We thought fit to communicate this to you that
upon the view of the whole you might be the better enabled to
order and direct your motions. Sent by Gardner. [Ibid., pp. 336,
337. Copy=2/3 p.] |
| June 4. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day,
Present, Earls of Northumberland and Loudoun, Lords Wharton,
Robartes, and Warriston, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A. Haselrigg, Sir H.
Vane, senr., Sir G. Gerard, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont
and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the Acts of Parliament of Ireland intercepted by Col. Massie
be reported to both Houses, and also the letters of Lord Inchiquin. |
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2. That the "drum" that came to Sir Wm. Waller be quartered at the
Bell in Friday-street. |
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3. That letters be sent to the [Committee of the] Militia for 400 recruits,
and to Sussex and Surrey for 400, to be delivered to Sir Hardress
Waller. |
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4. That Col. Ceely's letter be taken to the Committee of the West and
brought back with the other letters there to this Committee. |
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5. That an extract of Mr. Webb's letter be sent to the Committee of
Derby and they desired to look to their security. |
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6. To second the former letters to Essex and Kent [requiring them] to
send their horses to Abingdon. |
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7. That Sir Thos. Fairfax be desired to write to the Committee of the
several counties [expressing] to what place he desires the recruits
to be sent, and to send officers to receive them. |
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8. That a letter be sent to Sir John Norwich to entertain such soldiers as
are gone from Kirby and Burley till further orders. |
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9. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax to attend the King's movements as he,
being on the place, may judge most for the public service. |
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10. To recommend to the Committee of the Army to make up the full
number of horse to Sir Thos. Fairfax as appointed by Parliament. |
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11. That the raising a further strength of horse be taken into consideration
to-morrow, when Col. White is to attend. |
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12. To write to the Committees of Cambridge and Norwich to let them
know we have received information that there has been some tampering by disaffected persons in those parts with the enemy, and that
they have invited the enemy thither. To desire them to secure such
as they suspect, and to look carefully to their own security. |
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13. That Mr. Purefoy be warned to be here to-morrow afternoon. |
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14. Warrant for 30 barrels of gunpowder to be sent to Stafford, with a
proportionable quantity of match. |
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15. That the letter now read be sent to the King of Denmark from this
Committee. |
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16. That Sir John Henderson give his parole to go out of the country, |
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17. That a transcript of the intelligence from Sir John Norwich be sent to
Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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18. To inform Derby and Notts. that we have appointed Sir Thos. Fairfax
to march toward the King's army. |
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19. To recommend to the Committee of the Army that the party with
Col. Vermuydeu who are now wearied out with long marches may be
recruited. |
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20. That the Earl of Manchester be desired to write to Col. Vermuyden
that he continue with the brigade till it shall be joined with the
army. |
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21. To report to both Houses for the effectual recruiting of Sir Thos.
Fairfax's army, and that the Ordinance for punishing runaways may
be put in execution. |
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22. To report to the Commons that money be provided for 3,000 foot and
400 horse to be employed under Major-Genl. Browne. |
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23. That the Governors of the garrisons be desired to furnish convoys to
Mr. Stevens and Mr. Hodges in their journey to Gloucester. |
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24. To write to the Governor of Warwick to send two drakes if they can be
spared for the garrison of Evesholme [Evesham]. |
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25. Likewise to the Committees of Warwick and Stafford to supply each
100 men for that garrison. |
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26. Warrant for 500 muskets for the same. |
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27. To write to the Committee of Suffolk to thank them for their care and
forwardness, and to desire them to make ready their horse and other
regiments. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 308–311. Copy.
3½ pp.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have
this day written to Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Norwich, Hertford,
and Ely to have their recruits that are remaining behind ready
within four days, and to signify so much to you that you may
appoint a rendezvous and officers to receive them, which you are to
give orders for. We desire that care may be taken therein for
filling up the numbers of your army. Sent by Faukeard. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 337. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Cambridge. Understanding that
intelligence has been held with the enemy by disaffected persons
about that town, who have invited the enemy into those parts with
promise to deliver it up to them, we desire you to look well to
the safety of that place, and to secure such persons as you may
suspect. Sent by Jennings. [Ibid., p. 338. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 4. |
The like letter to [the Committee at] Norwich. [Ibid. Minute.] |
| June 4. |
The same to the Committee of Essex. We are informed by
Sir Thos. Fairfax that part of your recruits have not been delivered
in, and of some defects in other counties, whereby the army wants
of its full strength to oppose the enemy. Let these defects be
supplied with all expedition and the recruits ready within four days
that Sir Thos. Fairfax may appoint a rendezvous for them. The
Ordinance [of Parliament] is not satisfied simply by the impressing
of so many men unless they be delivered, nor your power to impress
determined till the specified number be completely furnished. Send
up the remainder of the recruits to complete your proportion.
Sent by the Bury St. Edmunds' messenger. [Ibid., pp. 338, 339.
Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 4. |
Mem.—The like letters to Suffolk, by the Bury St. Edmunds'
messenger, and to Norfolk, Norwich, Hertford, and Ely by Jennings.
[Ibid., p. 339.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. We have received intimation that
the enemy has a design upon your garrison, and that some disaffected persons have invited the enemy thither. Secure such
persons as you have cause to suspect of keeping correspondence
with the enemy, and look carefully to the security of your garrison.
Sir Thos. Fairfax has orders to attend on the King's motions, and
do as he shall judge best for the public service. We have signified
so much to you for your better encouragement in case the enemy
should make any attempt upon you. Sent by Bulmer. [Ibid.,
pp. 339, 340. Copy=2/3 p.] |
| June 4. |
The like letter to [the Committee at] Nottingham. [Ibid., p. 340.
Minute.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Norwich. We desire you to entertain
such of the deserted soldiers of the enemy as are come to
Rockingham Castle from Burley and Kirby upon the deserting of
those garrisons, until you shall receive further order from us concerning them. Sent by Mr. Crew's care. [Ibid. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. By ours of the 2nd inst. we
directed you to rise from [before] Oxford and march toward
Buckingham and Brackley, and we doubt not but you are now
upon your march. We desire you to attend the King's motions in
such way as, being at the place, you may judge to be best. Give
us frequent intelligence of your motions and of those of the enemy.
We have given notice to Derby and Nottingham that we have
instructed you to attend the King's motions. Sent by Faukeard.
[Ibid., pp. 340, 341. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Massie. In regard of the present posture of the
affairs of the west, standing in need of your presence and conduct,
we desire you to march thither with what horse and dragoons can
be brought from Gloucester with safety to that place. We have
also written to the Governor of Malmesbury to spare from that
garrison what horse and dragoons he can to march with you, and
we will write to other places in those parts to add to your numbers.
Sent by Col. Rouse. [Ibid., p. 341. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 4.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Devereux. The enemy growing too numerous
in the west for our party there, we have appointed some forces to
strengthen them, and have written to Col. Massie to go thither
with all expedition. We desire you to spare from that garrison
what horse and dragoons you possibly can to march with Col.
Massie on that service. Sent by Col. Rouse. [Ibid., p. 342. Copy.
½ p.] |
| June 5. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Manchester, Warwick, and
Loudoun, Lords Wharton, Robartes, and Warriston, the two Vanes,
Sir Ph. Stapleton, Mr. Solicitor, Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, Wallop, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the matter of the letter from Derby be referred to the subcommittee formerly appointed for Derby, and they be desired to sit
to-morrow afternoon. |
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2. That Mr. Recorder be desired to inform Mr. Speaker [of the Commons]
that he bath delivered to this Committee what he received from him
concerning the danger there was that York should be delivered to the
King, and that this Committee desires to be informed of the particulars thereof that they may the better know how to apply a
remedy. |
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3. That it be referred to the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall to reward
John Davis for his pains and travel to Carrickfergus. |
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4. That Lieut.-Col. Cocking and the rest of the officers repair forthwith
to their charge in the garrison of Newport Pagnell. |
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5. To report to the Commons that this Committee are of opinion that two
regiments of horse, each of 600, should be speedily raised. |
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6. Likewise that the 200 horse with Major-Genl. Browne be made up to
600. |
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7. To inform Browne what this Committee has resolved concerning his
horse, provided it may be [effected] upon reasonable terms. To be
certified what horse he has, and upon what rates he can raise them. |
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8. To report to the Commons that money be provided for raising those
horse, and for the officers belonging thereunto. |
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9. Sub-committee named for taking into consideration the listing of all
the horse within the lines of communication. |
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10. That the House [of Commons] be desired speedily to despatch the
Scottish officers. |
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11. To report to the Commons that the officers now out of employment are
in great want, and that some course be taken to provide money for
them. |
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12. That the petition of the officers lately in the service of the Parliament
in Pembrokeshire be recommended to the Commons. |
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13. That the Lord Chancellor's motion for raising 1,000 horse to add to
the Scottish army be also considered by the sub-committee. |
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14. To acknowledge the receipt of Sir Thos. Fairfax's letter, and add this
clause, that he amuse not himself in taking [fortified] houses, but
hasten to effect a conjunction with Vermuyden's and Cromwell's
forces. |
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15. That any Lords of this Committee who may have been present at the
debate have liberty to sign any letters sent to them by the Secretaries
when the chairman is absent. |
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16. That it be reported to both Houses that the two papers of the Commissioners of Scotland of the 24th May were printed without their
consent or knowledge. |
|
[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 311–314. Copy
=2½ pp.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee of Suffolk.
By yours of the 3rd we learn the state of your forces, and your
great readiness upon this alarm to move for your own and the
common safety, which we account a great testimony of your good
affection to the public and of a right judgment of your own
interests. We are sensible that this alarm lies heavy upon you,
and it is the sad condition of these times that you are put to this
charge, but yet it is far less, and you know it, than where the
enemy prevails to the plunder and spoil of all, imprisoning, ransoming, and destroying at pleasure. We doubt not but your
readiness to put yourselves thus into a posture of opposition will
put the enemy upon second thoughts. That you might not think you
are neglected because of your readiness to do so much we notify to
you that orders have been given to Sir Thos. Fairfax with his army
to attend the King's motions, and he is already on his march. This
we believe will either divert the King from you, or by the correspondence between your forces and Sir Thomas's army give us
sufficient advantage against the King. We desire you therefore to
go on with the same cheerfulness and endeavour to make the
country sensible of what they gain by this charge, that they may
not look so much upon what they pay as to consider what they
might lose if the enemy should prevail. Have an especial eye
towards those who are disaffected, either fomenting discontents
among you or holding intercourse with the enemy, and secure such
as you discover to be dangerous. Sent by their own messenger.
[Interregnum 20 E., pp. 342, 343. Copy. 1½ pp.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committees of Coventry and Stafford. The
importance of retaining Evesham you will readily understand both
to the State and to those parts in particular, as also its inability to
resist a considerable force if the enemy should again attempt it, to
which his interest prompts. The taking of it and the late sad
loss of Leicester may instruct us. The want of its defenders being
for the present in men, we desire you to send thither 200 foot to
remain till the Committee of Worcester can raise a sufficient force
in that country to serve in their place. This is of such concern
ment to those parts that we recommend it to your especial care.
Sent by Sir W. Brereton's messenger Waterson. [Ibid., p. 344.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Essex. We have received yours
of the 3rd inst., and again desire you to send 200 horse to Abingdon
to receive and follow the orders of Major-Genl. Browne. Sent by
Bury St. Edmund's messenger. [Ibid. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The like letter to [the Committee of] Kent. Sent by Mr. Arnold.
[Ibid. Minute.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. Since the writing of our former
letter we have received yours of the 4th from Marston. We desire
that you would not amuse yourself about Boarstall House, but
make all the speed you can to join Vermuyden's forces and those
of the [Eastern] Association with Cromwell. Sent by Mr. Potter's
care. [Ibid., p. 345. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The same to the same. We wrote to you to give us frequent
intelligence of your own and of the enemy's motions, but have not
since heard from you. We desire to have frequent and dany
intelligence from you of the state of your army, your motions, and
what you know of the strength and motions of the enemy. We
have written to the several counties and places which are in arrear
of recruits, to send them to such rendezvous as you should appoint,
so let it be named and officers appointed to attend certainly to
receive them that they may not run away. We have just received
the enclosed, which we transmit to you, that you may the better
know how to direct your motions. Sent by Mr. Potter's care.
[Ibid., pp. 345, 346. Copy= 1 p.] |
June 5.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Bridges. You very well understand of what
importance Evesham is to us, and it is very probable the enemy
will omit nothing in his power to regain it. How unable it may
be to resist a considerable force both the late taking of it and the
later sad experience of the loss of Leicester may inform us. They
have yet want of ordnance and of men. Furnish them with what
guns you can spare. They have requested two demi-culverins and
four drakes at the least. We know not what store you have, but
desire you to supply them with what you can with safety to yourself as being a place you are more especially concerned in. Sent
by Sir W. Brereton's messenger Waterson. [Ibid., pp. 346, 347.
Copy=1 p.] |
| June 6. |
115. Remonstrance and certificate of the lieutenant-colonels,
majors, and other commanders and officers of the forces within the
county of Lancaster, whose names, 16 in number, are subscribed, do
present to the colonels and deputy lieutenants now resident in Warrington:—That they have severally served the State for the most
part of these two years last past without having or receiving any
considerable pay for themselves or the soldiers under their commands. That they have as well within this county as abroad been
ready upon all commands to do the best service they could to the
hazard of their lives for the advancement of the public service.
That most of them have been employed for this county against
Latham House and other places since Christmas last, and have not
hitherto received for themselves, their officers and soldiers, any considerable pay. They understand that about the 23rd of April last
there was a settled course ordered for the monthly pay of the soldiery
within this county, that being conceived the easiest way for their
pay, and doubtless would have been most acceptable to the country
and satisfactory to the officers and soldiers, if it had not been retarded
by some malignant spirits. That notwithstanding this [arrangement]
they find that Colonel Birch has from the beginning been a common
sower of dissension, and has endeavoured the spoil and ruin of the
country, and to turn the forces thereof against itself; in pursuance
of which malicious designs and intentions to overthrow the present
service against Latham, he has hindered the collection of the money
allotted to be raised within the several hundreds and divisions in
the order of the 23rd April mentioned; and, to wit, on Thursday,
the 29th of May last, at Bury [in Lancashire], did publicly utter and
declare that the said order was illegal, and that the Earl of Strafford
lost his life for such a like act, and that your proceedings therein
were arbitrary, and [so] he dissuaded the country from yielding
obedience to that order. That thereupon the monthly pay has not
been collected in Salford hundred according to the intent of the
said general order and agreement, by which means the soldiers have
fallen into great outrages and mutinies, have beaten, struck,
wounded, and imprisoned some of us, and threaten to desert the
service in hand, which, unless timely prevented, they will do, to the
utter ruin and overthrow of this county, and consequently of the
neighbouring parts hereabouts. That Col. Birch, together with
Mr. Peter Harrison, the Solicitor for the Sequestrations, hath been
a great obstructor in the raising of money upon the same. That
they have sequestered and endeavoured to sequester sundry persons
well affected to the Parliament maliciously and without cause or due
examination had of the offence, and spared others disaffected, who
deserved to have been sequestered, and have been a means by their
cruelty to withdraw the affections of sundry of the inhabitants from
the Parliament's service, and doubtless have by themselves, their
agents, or procurement much hindered the advance of the revenue
that might have been raised thereout. That we conceive that by
these and other their courses the whole service is in great danger to
be ruined and overthrown if they be not prevented in their future
proceedings. We therefore humbly offer the premises to your
consideration, and pray that the persons of Colonel Birch and
Mr. Harrison may be by your order secured and committed to safe
custody till the House of Commons or the Committee of both
kingdoms shall be acquainted herewith, to whom we shall present
articles of accusations against them and either of them in due time
for these and other offences committed by them jointly and severally
against the peace and welfare of this county and of several Ordinances of Parliament heretofore made and ordained. [1 p.] |
| June 6. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Warwick, Manchester,
and Loudoun, Lords Say, Wharton, Robartes, and Warriston, the
two Vanes, Sir G. Gerard, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A. Haselrigg,
Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Wallop, Crew, and Barclay.
Ordered, |
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1. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax to hasten his conjunction with the forces
of Vermuyden and Cromwell. |
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2. To inform Col. Vermuyden of the King's marching southward, and to
hasten his conjunction with Sir Thos. |
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3. That Major-Genl. Holborne's petition be recommended to the Lords to
be sent down to the Commons. |
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4. To write to cos. Cheshire, York, Derby, Notts., and Lincoln to join
their forces in one body, according to former orders, to march southward after the King's army, for the assistance of our other forces;
also to give notice of their movements to this Committee and to Sir
Thos. Fairfax. and that Sir John Gell do obey such further directions
as he shall receive from this Committee or Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
|
5. That Sir Wm. Brereton do stay in the counties where he is, for their
preservation. |
|
6. To write to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association at Cambridge,
and to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell, directing them to hold correspondence
with Sir Thos. Fairfax, who is upon his march to preserve the Association and oppose the enemy; that Cromwell is to march with his
forces; that they are to be under the command of Sir Thos. Fairfax
and receive his orders; also to give them notice what is written to
Sir Thos. and Vermuyden, and what to the northern forces. |
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7. That the warrant now read shall serve as a form for the warrants to be
given to every messenger of this Committee. |
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8. To write to the Earl of Leven and the Committee with the [Scottish]
army, communicating the intelligence of the King's motions southward, entreating them with all earnestness to march speedily
southward, and assuring them of the conjunction of the forces
formerly appointed for their assistance. |
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9. That the intelligence of the King's movements be reported to both
Houses, and that the Commons be desired to consider the business of
money, so as to have a considerable sum in readiness upon all
occasions. |
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10. That, having considered the answer of the Committee of Surrey, it
is ordered that there be 100 dragoons made ready and sent to
Farnham. |
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11. To write to Sir Samuel Luke to procure what certain intelligence he is
able, and communicate it to this Committee and Sir Thos. Fairfax,
for the charge of which he shall be reimbursed by this Committee. |
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12. To write to Mr. Bedford to attend, as he was to be employed as scoutmaster to the Committee. |
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13. A sub-committee named to consider of the despatching of the
trumpets. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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14. That the condition of Sir Robt. Pye and Major Ennis for their exchanges, and in regard of their losses according to their petition, be
recommended to the Houses of Parliament, and that their good service
done at Leicester be represented. |
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15. To write to the Committee of the Militia, desiring them to send an
officer and 3 horses to convoy Mr. Skipwith out of the Parliament's
quarters, and in the meantime to keep a watch upon him. He is now
at Newtown, on this side Highgate, at the sign of the Rose. |
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16. That Capt. Middleton be ordered to speak with the Committee of the
Army to explain the defect of the holsters, that enquiry may be made
as to who served them, in order to punish for deceit. |
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17. That it be recommended to the Committee of the Army that Col.
Vermuyden may be supplied with arms. |
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18. To report to the Commons the letter from Cambridge of the 6th. |
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19. That upon the report of the sub-committee, to whom power was given
for to treat with any concerning the delivering up of any town or part
of the enemy's horse, and for finding out any who keep intelligence,
that order be vacated, it being declared by the sub-committee that
there is no more hope of the delivery of Oxford, the siege being
raised. |
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20. That George [Lord] Digby's letter of 26th May to Col. Wm. Legge,
Governor of Oxford, intercepted with other letters by Col. Massie, be
reported to both Houses, that they may take thereupon such course as
they shall think fit. |
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21. That Mr. Frost do hire clerks for writing out English copies of the
declaration to be sent to the Provincial States [of the United
Provinces]. |
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22. That there be added to the letter to Mr. [Walter] Strickland to be sent
next week this clause, that the copies of the declaration now sent are
for his own use, and that letters will be sent next week to the States
General and Provincial [of the United Provinces]. |
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23. To report to the Commons that Sir Wm. Riddell, according to the
capitulation made at Tynemouth Castle, may be set at liberty, that
the trumpeter who attends here may be despatched, and that Sir H.
Vane, senr., be desired to declare his knowledge herein. |
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24. That the business of the other trumpeter from Newark be reported, and
that the House may be desired to give their answer that the trumpeter
may be despatched. |
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25. That like letters be sent to the Earls of Warwick and Manchester, Lord
North, and the rest of the dept. lieuts. of the [Eastern] Association, as
have been sent to the Committee of Cambridge and Lieut.-Genl.
Cromwell. |
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26. That Mr. Solicitor do report to the Commons from this Committee the
condition of the counties [forming the Eastern] Association, and
[how] difficult it will be to get them to join with Sir Thos. Fairfax,
unless care be taken for providing money for them; [to request] that
the [Commons] will provide money for them, or, if none be ready,
that they would write to those counties promising to provide it. |
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27. That Mr. Allen be desired to confer with the rest of the Treasurers of
the Army about present supply of money for the army, and that he
give an account hereof to this Committee to-morrow. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 314–318. Copy
5 pp.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Major-Genl. Browne. For
the better carrying on of the service of that garrison [Abingdon]
we are willing that the troops you have should be made up to
600 horse, if it might be done for a reasonable charge. It being
difficult to procure money for so many occasions as everywhere
call for it, we desire therefore you will certify what horse you
have there, and what officers, and for what charge they might be
recruited to that number, that if we find it can be had it may be put
in execution with all speed. Sent by Jennings. [Interregnum
20 E., p. 347. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Vermuyden. We received your letter of the
3rd inst., and at the same time intelligence of the King's marching
southward, whereof we doubt not but you have heard before this
time, and are upon your march to join with Sir Thos. Fairfax,
whose motions probably are toward Bedford, but we leave it to
you to march the way you shall think fittest for a speedy conjunction, unless you receive orders from Sir Thos. what way to
march, when you are to observe his directions, and do nothing
which may retard your effecting a speedy junction. P.S.—
We will take care for supplying you with those necessaries
you desire, of which you shall hear by our next. Sent by Mr.
Potter, and a duplicate by Mr. Cornelius. [Ibid., p. 348. Copy.
1 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to [Alex.] Earl of Leven. We have certain intelligence that the King with his whole army is marched southward,
that his head-quarter was last night at [Market] Harborough, midway between Leicester and Northampton. We have given order
to the forces of the [Eastern] Association and those with Col.
Vermuyden to join with Sir Thos. Fairfax, for the better preservation of the Association, and opposing of the enemy. We have
again written to the forces of the several counties formerly appointed to come to such rendezvous as you should appoint. That
they be altogether in a body to march southward toward Sir Thos.
Fairfax if the King continue in the south, and to be ready for a
conjunction with you if the King shall march northward, together
with the other forces. We desire you to march southward with all
possible expedition, and to give us constant intelligence of your
motions, and we assure you that before you approach near the
enemy these forces will be ready to join with you. Sent by the
post. [Ibid., p. 349. Copy. 1 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Ashenhurst. We understand that some of
your officers have sent out warrants to levy money, grounded upon
a letter or order from this Committee, and have made distresses,
and imprisoned one Knowles and others for refusal. We never
gave any power for the levying of money, that belonging only to
both Houses of Parliament, and therefore we require you not to
disturb any man's person or goods by colour of any order or letter
that you have received from us. Sent by Knowles himself. [Ibid.,
p. 350. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. We have again renewed our
orders to cos. Yorks., Cheshire, Stafford, Notts., and Lincoln, to
send the proportion of their forces appointed by our former letters
to such rendezvous as you shall appoint. Draw these forces
together with those of your own county, and march southward,
so far as you can with safety, upon the rear of the enemy, who we
hear is already advanced as far this way as [Market] Harborough.
Give us and Sir Thos. Fairfax periodic intelligence of your advance,
and obey such further orders and directions as you shall receive
from this Committee, or from Sir Thomas. Sent by Pidcock.
[Ibid., pp. 350, 351. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Wm. Brereton. Send your proportion of forces
to such rendezvous as Sir John Gell shall appoint, if they be not
already marched. We desire that these forces be sent with all
expedition, that being joined under his command they may march
southward upon the rear of the enemy, who we hear is already
advanced as far this way as [Market] Harborough. And we desire
you to continue in your own person where you are, for the better
defence and preservation of those parts. Sent by his own messenger
Waterson. [Ibid., p. 351. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 6. |
The like letters, with the omission of the last clause, were
sent to cos. Yorks., Stafford, Notts., Lincoln, and Lancashire.
[Ibid. Minutes.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell and the Committee of the
[Eastern] Association. We have written to Sir Thos. Fairfax to
effect a junction with your and Col. Vermuyden's forces, and to
avoid the interposition of the King's forces have suggested Bedford,
but left the choice of place to his decision. You are to receive
your instructions from him for the joining of your forces, that
being together in a body, you may be the better able to oppose the
enemy and preserve the Association. We have directed the
counties here named to have their several proportions of horse and
dragoons together in a body, and to march southward to join with
Sir Thos. If the enemy march northward then they are to join
with the Scots' army, to whom we have also written entreating
them to march southward in order to effect a junction of forces.
Col. Vermuyden is to march toward Huntingdon. Sent by
Mr. Sheerwood. [Ibid., p. 352. Copy. 1 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association. To the
end there might be no unnecessary charge put upon you by raising
all your forces, we desire you to send 3,000 foot and 1,000 horse
and dragoons for the present to such place as Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell
shall appoint, besides those already sent to the Isle of Ely. We
leave it to you who best know the proportion of the forces of the
Association to distribute the numbers to the several counties. If
the King should march still toward you then cause all the rest of
your forces to rise and draw together. Communicate this letter to
Cromwell. [Ibid., p. 353. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the Militia [of London]. There
is a Mr. Skipwith now at the sign of the Rose at Newtown, on this
side Highgate, who is come out of the King's quarters; we desire
that he be conducted back again out of the Parliament's quarters,
and meanwhile a strict watch be kept on him. [Ibid., pp. 353, 354.
Copy=½ p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. The King's forces growing great,
and his march in such direction as may hinder the junction of your
forces with those of the [Eastern] Association and with Col. Vermuyden if not speedily prevented, we urge you to hasten their
junction with those forces. We conceive Bedford to be a suitable
place, but leave the selection to you. Send orders to Col Vermuyden,
who is now about Peterborough, for his march, we having written
to him to come toward Huntingdon. Improve those forces for
opposing the enemy and the preservation of the Association. Sent
by John Priestley. [Ibid., pp. 354, 355. Copy=1 p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Samuel Luke. The King's motion being now
toward these parts, use your best endeavour to obtain intelligence
thereof, and communicate daily or oftener with this Committee
and Sir Thos. Fairfax, both regarding the motions and strength of
the enemy. The charge of all which shall be paid by this Committee. Sent by Mr. Binding. [Ibid., p. 355. Copy=½ p.] |
June 6.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Surrey. We have considered
your answer, and desire you to make ready 100 dragoons and send
them forthwith to Farnham, certifying us of their march that they
may, when there, receive further orders. [Ibid., p. 355. Copy.
⅓ p.] |
| June 7. |
Proceedings of the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Warwick, Manchester,
and Loudoun, Lords Say, Robartes, and Warriston, Sir G. Gerard,
Sir H. Vane, junr., Sir Wm. Waller, Mr. Solicitor, Mr. Recorder, and
Messrs. Pierrepont, Crew, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the Houses be acquainted that Sir Thos. Fairfax is upon his
march with a considerable strength, and that he will be speedily
joined with our other forces. At the Committee of both Houses,
&c. |
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2. In pursuance of the Commons' order of 6 June, we do earnestly desire
that the Scottish army may forthwith advance southwards. That
this paper and the answer to it be reported to the Commons. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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3. That the letters from the west be sent to be viewed and returned by
the Committee of the West, who are desired to compensate the
messenger. |
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4. That the report concerning Lieut. Gordon and the other officers may
be reported to the Commons on Monday. |
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5. Likewise the letter from the Isle of Wight. |
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6. To signify to Col. Carne that the Duchess of Chevreuse may have
liberty to go where she will, so it be out of this kingdom. Mem.—
To send for Stroud and Bostock to be here on Monday. |
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7. To write to the [Eastern] Association that, upon the advance of Sir
Thos. Fairfax's army, [they] make use of no greater number of the
country forces than was signified to them yesterday, or than they
being upon the place shall conceive necessary. |
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8. That all the members of this Committee be specially warned to be here
on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, about a very important business. |
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9. To write to the Governor of Newport [Pagnell] that Capt. Andrew's
troop sent by this Committee into Gloucestershire for the public service may be paid during the time of their absence, as the rest of
those forming the garrison are. |
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10. To write to Col. Vermuyden commending his great care and diligence
in his march, that we approve his resolution, and to let him know that
Sir Thos. Fairfax was at or about Newport [Pagnell] last night. |
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11. That Col. Mainwaring do send away Mr. Skipwith according to
yesterday's letter to the Militia. |
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[12.] That Sir Richd. Onslow be here on Monday afternoon. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 319–321. Copy.
2 pp.] |
June 7.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Vermuyden. We have
received yours of the 5th, and thank you for your very great care,
vigilance, and diligence in observing our directions in your march.
Hasten your junction with Sir Thos. Fairfax, who was about
Newport last night. Sent by Faukeard. [Interregnum, 20 E.,
p. 356. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 7.
Derby House. |
The same to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell [and the Committee of the
Eastern Association]. We wrote to you desiring you to send 3,000
foot and 1,000 horse, besides those that were sent to the Isle of Ely,
to such rendezvous as Cromwell should appoint. We are informed
that you have appointed a rendezvous for a greater number of
forces. Sir Thos. Fairfax being instructed to effect a junction with
Col. Vermuyden's and your forces for the preservation of the
[Eastern] Association, we desire you upon this consideration to
bring to the rendezvous no more than we have appointed in those
letters, unless you, being upon the place, should conceive the
necessity of the service to require it. Sent by John Arnold.
[Ibid., pp. 356, 357. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 8.
Ripon. |
116. James Earl of Callander to Sir Wm. Armyne and the
English [Parliamentary] Commissioners remaining at Newcastle.
I perceive by yours of the 6th that you only expect our forces at
Carlisle should be entertained by Cumberland and Westmorland,
and I cannot see how they can be otherwise provided. The agreement that was made for liberating these counties of that burden
was upon supposition that the Parliament paid us conformably to
conditions. As the poverty of these places is well known to you
so is the necessity of our forces there known to us, which daily is
like to grow greater; wherefore I earnestly wish that a present
course may be taken for their entertainment, for it will be too long
for them [to continue] to want till your answer come from the
Parliament, and for us to stay attending the same. As for my
part, as I shall do my best service for the good of this army, so
shall I not be wanting to the good of these counties. [Seal, with
arms and coronet, broken. 1 p.] |
| [June 8.] |
117. Articles setting forth some particulars [of the complaints
against the Scots' army] contained in the declaration of the inhabitants of Westmorland. These particulars we have received
from the countrymen now in a body, who allege they have many
others, especially for plunders and misdemeanours, which they will
bring to the Committee in convenient time. Signed by Lieut.-Col.
Bellingham and two other officers. [1½ pp.] Subjoined, |
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117. i. Ordered by [the Committee] that upon proof made of
these particulars or any other of that kind, the parties
shall be punished according to law and justice. If they
return to their own houses in a peaceful manner none of
the Scottish army shall molest them, nor any higher taxes be
exacted from them than are conformable to the Ordinance
of Parliament and by the advice of the Committee of both
kingdoms. It is thought necessary that the colonels and
committees of both counties assemble to consider what
they can undertake against Carlisle, or what supply they
would require for their assistance to that work, and what
maintenance may be afforded them out of those counties.
[2/3 p.] |
| [June 8 ?] |
118. Remonstrance and petition of the inhabitants of Cumberland
to the Commons' House of Parliament at Westminster. That
although most part of the gentry of this county being tainted with
an evil disposition and enticed by honours and other Court favours
have adhered to the Popish and malignant party in this unnatural
war, yet the Commons have always been well affected towards the
Parliament. That when the horse and dragoons of the Scottish
army advanced into the country about the 1st of September last,
they met with no opposition from the inhabitants of this county or
Westmorland, both counties willingly yielding to the obedience of
King and Parliament. That when the Scottish forces came amongst
them they were with much willingness and cheerfulness entertained
as brethren, and accommodated with plenty, and what the country
could afford, but by their continuance upon free quarter, being seven
regiments of horse and dragoons for the most part from 1 Sept.
to 7 Oct., and disorders increasing amongst them, the poor country
quickly found them a burthen too heavy for them to bear. That
from the 7 Oct. until 9 Nov. there were but two regiments, yet in
that time they had in provision and money to the value of 2,560l.
That upon the taking of Newcastle the Committee of both kingdoms
agreed on a way for the present entertainment of the whole Scottish
army for one month out of the several counties where they were
quartered, viz., a third part paid to officers and half to soldiers, to
be delivered in provision or in money where provisions were not
to be had, which agreement and orders, with the schedule of rates
and a declaration from his Excellency [the Earl of Leven] confirming them, being sent by the Commissioners of the Parliament
to the Standing Committee of this county, they were content to
conform to these, though heavy burdens; but the Scottish officers
who commanded the horse in that county not being content refused
obedience, and at their own will demanded full pay both for officers
and soldiers, which for the month of November came to above
3,850l. That though the Commissioners of the Parliament had
granted these allowances for only one month the Scots continued
their full demands, against all order, for the month succeeding,
so that the exactions for the months of December, January, and
February came to above 8,680l., the county being hereby exhausted
and reduced to great extremity, when "God put it into the hearts
of the Parliament" to make provision for payment of the Scottish
army by the Ordinance of 20 Feb. [1644-5], and all assessments
were ordered to cease from 1 March, in regard of which, and that
30,000l. was to come from the Parliament, we hoped to have been
eased of that insupportable burden, but in vain, for the Scotch
officers laid on us still the same assessment for March, and upon
complaint to his Excellency the only relief the county got was a
promise that what we had advanced for that month should be
repaid out of the first money coming in upon the order of
Parliament, whereof hitherto not one penny has been received.
The same exactions being continued during April the charges for
those two months came to about 5,780l., which, with the 4,000l.
imposed at first by the Commissioners of the Parliament, will make
the total paid to and taken by the Scottish army from the poor
county of Cumberland at least 40,000l. That, besides the support
of the Scottish forces, this county has raised for the service of the
Parliament 1,800 foot and 400 horse, maintained at the cost of the
country all last winter in blocking up Carlisle. That this heavy
burden having made the country incapable of any longer paying
the Scottish forces, necessity forced the distressed people in some
parts to stand upon their defence against the taxings and drivings
of the soldiers contrary to the order of Parliament. The General
and the Commissioners to prevent all further dissension and inconvenience, as we conceive, offered and promised by letters from the
Committee of both kingdoms and the Lord General Leven to the
colonels and Committees of Cumberland and Westmorland, that if
those two counties were able to undertake the siege against Carlisle
the Scottish forces should be withdrawn from thence, which duty
they freely undertook with 3,000 foot and 600 horse, and would
have performed it if they had not been hindered by Sir John
Browne, who threatened to fight the Westmorland forces if they
came on. The Earl of Leven did not draw away the Scotch forces
as was promised, but a new demand was then made by the Earl
of Callander. Petitioners pray the House to take into consideration
their impoverished estates, and their pains and hazard in this
tedious siege against Carlisle, so that they may not be entirely
ruined, and that by the wisdom of the House some way may be
found out to satisfy our brethren in their demands, that so what
should be provided for their maintenance by the whole kingdom
may not be exacted from this particular county and their neighbours of Westmorland. [2 pp.] |
| June 8. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, Manchester, and
Loudoun, Lords Say, Robartes, and Warriston, Sir Wm. Waller,
Sir H. Vane, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Wallop,
Crew, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the letter from the King appointing Mrs. Jane Murray to be
governess of the King's children be reported to both Houses tomorrow. [In margin: "Deferred till Tuesday."] |
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2. That Col. Mainwaring do attend this Committee to-morrow about the
miscarriage of Mr. Skipwith, as also the guard that was upon him,
and Sir Robt. Pye to be here at that time. |
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3. That 50l. be allowed to Sir Henry Cholmeley and Mr. Nicoll for their
charges into the north. |
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4. That the instructions now read be signed and sent after them. |
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5. That Lord Fairfax's letter be considered to-morrow. |
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6. To report to the Commons that arms may be speedily provided and
sent down to Newport Pagnell. |
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7. To write to Sir John Gell that if the King send any forces into the
north he is to march and attend their movements, and the like letter
to the other forces to join with him. |
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8. To write to the several counties to send their recruits to St. Albans. |
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9. To report to the Commons to-morrow that money may be supplied for
the army, and 200l. a week for recruiting horses. |
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10. To signify to the two Commissioners now sent to the Scotch army that
their instructions are sent to them. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 321, 322. Copy.
1½ pp.] |
June 8.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Sir Henry Cholmeley and
Mr. [Anthony] Nicoll. We send enclosed your instructions, which
you are speedily to put in execution and send us advertisement of
your proceedings. Sent by the post. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 357.
Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 8.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Gloucester. Having received
intelligence concerning the way of the King's march toward
Daventry and those parts, and apprehending that Evesham may
be in some danger, we thought fit to propose to you to send so many
forces thither as you can spare with security of that garrison.
Sent by Faukeard. [Ibid. ⅓ p.] |
| June 8. |
The like letters to Warwick and Worcester. [Ibid. Minute.] |
June 8.
Derby House. |
The same to Ferd. Lord Fairfax and the Committee of York.
Information received that the King has sent a party of horse
toward Yorkshire. We desire you to be vigilant and take special
care to inform yourselves of the enemy's motions, and in case you
find a considerable party of the enemy's forces is marching towards
your quarters, advise the Earl of Leven thereof, and by correspondence with him use your best endeavours to prevent the
enemy's designs in those parts. P.S.—We send enclosed the last
intelligence of the movements of the King's army. Sent by the
post. [Ibid., p. 358. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 8.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. Being informed that the King has
sent a party of horse northward it will be well you inform yourself
of the certainty of this intelligence, and if it should prove true,
we desire you with the forces appointed to join under your command to attend their motions and to hold correspondence with
the Earl of Leven and Lord Fairfax. Sent by Durand. [Ibid.,
pp. 358, 359. Copy=2/3 p.] |
| June 9. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Warwick. Manchester,
and Londoun, Lords Say, Wharton, Robartes, and Warriston, Sir
Ph. Stapleton, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A. Haselrigg, Sir G. Gerard,
Mr. Solicitor Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Crew, Wallop,
and Barelay. Ordered, |
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1. The sending of a Committee to the army to be considered in the
afternoon. |
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2. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax taking off all limitations or restrictions
imposed upon his action in former letters. |
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3. That having considered his letter we leave it to him and his
Council-of-War being upon the spot to do as they shall think most
advantageous. |
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4. To report to the Commons that Sir Thomas may be empowered to
impress men for a month where he shall come with his army. |
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5. Likewise that he may be empowered to take up horses within the
enemy's quarters. |
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6. That the letter to the Committee of Adventurers [for Ireland] now
read be signed and sent. |
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7. To add a clause in the letter to Sir Thos. Fairfax informing him what
is done concerning money and impressing of men and taking up
of horses. |
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8. To write to Col. Cromwell to join Sir Thos. with such horse, dragoons,
and mounted musketeers as he has in readiness. |
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9. The like to Sir John Gell to join Sir Thos., unless the enemy should
have sent forces northward, and to let him know where the enemy's
and Sir Thomas's forces [now] are. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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10. That the horse and dragoons of Sussex, Surrey, and Hants. shall march
to such rendezvous as Col. Massie may appoint. |
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11. That the letter from Spalding of the 6th concerning Col. King be
reported to the Commons. |
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12. That the Latin letter to the several United Provinces of the Netherlands now read be sent. |
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13. That the three Essex regiments now on their march toward Walden
shall be dismissed. |
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14. To notify to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell that we have dismissed the three
Essex regiments, and to desire him to dismiss such of the rest as
may stand with the safety of the Isle of Ely and of Holland. Also to
repeat the sense of our former letter, [and desire him] to take [with
him] all the horse, dragoons, and mounted musketeers that he has
ready. |
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15. To write to the same effect to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association, to thank them, and desire them to be ready at the first
summons. |
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16. To inform Col. Rossiter that it was not the intention of this Committee
to draw such [proportion of] forces out of Lincolnshire as to cause
the quitting of Grantham; they ever ordering the going out of forces
in case the King should draw out the garrison of Newark, and to
recommend the care of that place to him. |
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17. To report to the Commons that upon occasion of the order of that
House [being debated] for sending a Committee to be resident in the
army, this Committee find some difficulty concerning the choice of
the members of both Houses [to be deputed on that service]. |
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18. Likewise that this Committee by their letters of this day have taken
off all restrictions and limitations from Sir Thos. Fairfax, and have
left it to him with the advice of his Council-of-War to do what he
shall judge best, which we conceive to be a sufficient remedy, that
the affairs of the army receive not any prejudice by the want of a
Committee upon the spot for the present. |
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19. That the paper which shall be presented by the Scots' Commissioners
concerning their army be reported to the House [of Commons]. |
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20. To write to the Governor of Chichester for 100 musketeers, and to the
Committee of Sussex to provide horse to mount them, and that
they march to such rendezvous as Col. Massie shall appoint. |
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21. That Sir G. Gilbert and Mr. Crew be empowered to examine
Mr. Stroud. |
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22. That the Warwickshire horse that are in or about Gloucestershire do
continue still in those parts till further order. |
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23. To notify to the Worcestershire Committee that within three days we
must give positive order concerning the Gloucester men at Evesham
by reason of the great instance of those men. |
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24. That the Earl of Leven's letter of the 6th inst. be reported to the
Commons and sent up to the House of Lords. |
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[Day Book of Orders. Interregnum 8 E., pp. 322–325. Copy.
32/3 pp.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee at Coventry.
By reason of the departure of Col. Massie with some of the
Gloucestershire horse to the necessary service of the west, those
parts would be in very great danger if your forces should also be
drawn away from thence. We therefore desire you to let your
horse continue in Gloucestershire for its safety until we give you
further order. Sent by Mr. Pury. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 359.
Copy. ½ p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Rosseter. We have written diverse letters for
some forces to be drawn out of your county to join the others in
case the King should draw out his garrison of Newark, never
apprehending that Grantham should be endangered thereby, the
rather in regard our late orders have only directed to have horse
and dragoons drawn out and those only in case of the drawing out
of Newark garrison, which we conceive you may in that case do
without danger to Grantham, which in respect of its importance
to the rest of the [Eastern] Association we recommend it to your
special case. Sent by Crips at 8 p.m. [Ibid., pp. 359, 360. Copy
=2/3 p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Essex. The recruits remaining
undelivered to the army of Sir Thos. Fairfax are to be sent to
St. Albans, there being officers attending there to receive them.
Sent as above. [Ibid., p. 360. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 9. |
Mem.—The like letters to be sent to Suffolk, Norfolk, Norwich
Hertford, and Ely, by Crips. [Ibid.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Samuel Luke. The troop of Capt. Andrews
which was by our orders sent into Gloucestershire, is to be paid
out of the money coming in for payment of your garrison, for all
the time of their absence upon this service in the same manner
and proportion as the rest of the garrison remaining at home.
[Ibid., p. 361. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell. By our last intelligence
the King's army was about Daventry. We are yet uncertain
which way it will tend till their next motion, whether toward
Oxford or toward Sir Thos. Fairfax, who will be to-day at Stony
Stratford. There is a report that some of the King's forces came
yesterday toward Towcester. We desire you forthwith to march
with all the horse, dragoons, and mounted musketeers you have
in readiness towards Sir Thos. Fairfax that he may thereby be the
better enabled to oppose the enemy and to take all advantages
against him. Sent by Crips at 8 p.m. [Ibid., p. 362. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association. Upon
the uniting and interposing of the army of Sir Thos. Fairfax
between the Association and the King's forces, who by that means
we conceive will not draw nearer to the Association. We have
thought fit that those forces should not be put to any unnecessary
trouble nor the country to any useless charge, and therefore have
ordered the dismission of those three regiments of Essex that are
at or marching toward Walden, and desire you to signify the same
unto them, and also to dismiss such of the rest as may be spared
and as may stand with the safety of the Isle of Ely. Sent by
Crips, and a duplicate by Butler. [Ibid., pp. 362, 363. Copy=
2/3 p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell. The same as the preceding,
verbatim, with this additional clause:—But we do still desire you,
according as we wrote to you this day, with all the horse, dragoons,
and mounted musketeers that you have in readiness, to march to
Sir Thos. Fairfax, the better to enable him to oppose the enemy
and take all advantages against him. Sent as above. [Ibid.
Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. We hope you have before this
gathered your forces into a body, with which you are required to
march toward Sir Thos. Fairfax, who is at Stony Stratford, unless
the enemy has sent some forces northwards. Sent by Crips.
[Ibid., p. 363. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Surrey and Hants. We understand that Col. Massie is to be at Farnham this night, to march
toward the west with those forces that are appointed for that
service. Send your proportion of horse and dragoons to such
rendezvous as Col. Massie shall appoint, where they will receive his
further orders. Sent by Binding. [Ibid., p. 364. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 9. |
The like letter to the Committee of Sussex, for 100 dragoon
horses. [Ibid. Minute.] |
| June 9. |
The like to the Governor of Chichester, for 100 musketeers.
[Ibid. Minute.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have received yours of the
8th by Col. Hammond. We have thought fit to take off all limitations or restrictions under which you may be [placed] by any
former letters, leaving it wholly to you who are upon the spot to do
that which by the advice of your Council of War you shall judge
most conducive to the public service. [Ibid., p. 361. 2/3 p.] |
June 9.
Derby House. |
The same to the same. We have ordered that reports shall be
made to the House for money to be sent down to the army, and for
200l. per week to be allowed for buying horses for the recruits.
You are to have power to press men for a month, and to take up
horses within the King's quarters. Sent by Mr. Potter at 8 p.m.
[Ibid., pp. 364, 365. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 10.
Bridgwater. |
119. [A Royalist commander, adopting the sobriquet of
Hampden, perhaps Lord Hopton or Col. Wyndham. Governor of
Bridgwater] to the King. By General Goring's answer to Prince
Rupert you will see the state of your affairs in these parts. Our
endeavours here have not been to make conquests, but to preserve
the west under obedience to your Majesty from the forces of the
rebels which were and yet are in the bowels of it, and to raise an
army worthy of the command of the Prince [of Wales]. When your
Majesty considers the forces we found about Taunt n,—then without
dispute masters of the field in this county,—those which Waller
followed us with, and [those] which Fairfax left behind him—at
least two thirds of his army,—together with the visible weakness
of your Majesty's foot [there being] not above 1,500 in the army,
and the garrisons very ill manned; and the other notorious de ects
of your magazines and garrisons, as likewise the aversion of the
affections of the people from your service, and their inclination to
comply with the rebels; and when you shall compare the then
condition of the west with the present, and the strength and
posture of your army and that of the rebels then and now, we hope
your Majesty will conclude that the Prince [of Wales'] presence in
these parts has not been unhappy to your service, and that the only
error of that counsel was that he came not hither sooner. I shall
trouble you no farther but with this humble suit, that Oxford
being now relieved, you would well consider before you engage
your person southwards, where you will meet with far greater
forces to oppose you than the rebels are able to bring thither, and
that, your affairs being now prosperous, you would not expose your
person and cause to the hazard of a day before you shall be joined
with [General Sir Charles] Gerard and assisted by your northern
forces, which, I fear, will hardly be persuaded to go far from their
own country, and before all those western forces may be in the
rear of the enemy's; to the speedy effecting whereof we shall apply
all our counsels. The rich country of 211 will feed your whole
army, and the advantage of the Trent will give liberty to 174,
[Gerard ?] to come up to you before it can be compelled to fight; in
the meantime the influence of your Majesty's armies and victories,
with the assistance of parties, will not only relieve all your be
sieged garrisons in the north, but likewise give such encouragement
to your well-affected subjects of those parts, that all this kingdom
beyond Trent will probably return to their loyalty, which will so
add to the fears and distractions of the rebels that the disorders
amongst themselves will be instead of a third army in the southern
and eastern counties. My zeal to your service has thus far engaged
me to present to your Majesty this humble opinion, with submission
to your great wisdom, for which liberty I most humbly beg your
pardon. [Not signed, but at the foot of page is "Hamden" in the
same cipher as the letter, which is that of Lord Jermyn. It is
numbered "43," showing that it probably formed one of a series
of intercepted letters. Partly in cipher. 2 pp.] |
June 10.
Nottingham. |
120. Four members of the Committee of Accounts in Notts. to
John Gregory, a member of the Committee of Accounts at
Cornhill, London. You will remember that diverse of us, being of
the Committee of Nottingham, were suitors to the Committee of
Accounts [at London] that Nicholas Charleton, Richd. Pendock,
and John Eyre might be by you recommended to be added to the
Committee of Sequestrations for this county, which we hope is
effected, although we, being commanded down on the sudden to
this garrison, could not then stay for the order. Finding that there
is no one of the Committee of Sequestrations in this county who
is skilful in the laws, though this business involves many intricate
and doubtful questions, we entreat the assistance of your Committee to present to the House of Commons Col. James Chadwick
as a desirable person to be added to the Committee of Sequestrations
for the county of Notts. This great favour being offered us, he
being learned in the laws and of great abilities, we shall ever
remain your obliged servants. [1 p.] |
June 10.
Goldsmiths' Hall. |
Instructions for the persons employed by the Committee for
Scottish affairs at Goldsmiths' Hall. By virtue of the Ordinance of
[10] June 1645 [you are] to solicit the bringing in of the monthly
assessment to be collected in the county of [blank] towards the
maintenance of the Scottish army upon the Ordinance of 20th
Feby. 1644–5. |
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1. You are to repair into the country and deliver to the Committee of
the county specified in the superscription the letter herewith given
you, and acquaint them with your authority and instructions, requiring their speedy compliance therewith, as well in apportioning
the several sums appointed by the said Ordinance upon the respective
divisions of that county, as likewise in directing their warrants to
such persons as they shall think fit to be assessors of the rates according to the proportion mentioned in the Ordinance. |
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2. You are to desire the several Committees to appoint the whole four
months' assessment to be at once rated, taxed. levied, and paid in,
at one entire payment, throughout that county, forasmuch as the
whole time is elapsed which was limited for collecting the said
assessment. |
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3. You are to see that the assessors in each county do forthwith make
their assessments and deliver them in to the respective Committees
of the several divisions; which Committees are required to sign and
seal three duplicates thereof, which you are so deliver as directed by
the Ordinance, i.e., one to the collectors of every division in that
county, another to the Treasurers of this Committee, and the third to
the Committee of the Accounts of the kingdom. |
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4. You are to inform yourselves of the respective assessments, and of the
names of the assessors and collectors, using all means for the speedy
taxing, levying, and payment of these sums to the Treasurers of this
Committee. You are likewise to make complaint to the several
Committees of all defects and neglects, and to certify this Committee
weekly of your proceedings herein. |
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5. Having informed yourselves of any neglects or malversations committed by the assessors, collectors, and other officers, you are to
acquaint the several Committees therewith and this Committee, if
there shall be occasion. |
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6. You shall demean yourself with all respect towards the said Committees and others employed in that service, and shall not be
chargeable to the inhabitants for man's meat or horse meat as you
travel up and down the country. You are likewise to observe such
further orders and directions as you may receive from the Committee. |
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[Domestic, Interregnum 116 G., pp. 139, 140. Copy. 2 pp.] |
June 10.
[Goldsmiths' Hall.] |
Warrant signed at the Committee for advance of the Scottish
loans sitting at Goldsmiths' Hall. Whereas the whole of our
assessment charged upon several counties of this kingdom, by
Ordinance of 20th February last, towards the maintenance of the
Scottish army under the Earl of Leven, is become due, and ought
to have been collected and paid to the Treasurer of this Committee
at Goldsmiths' Hall, appointed by the said Ordinance for the receipt
of the same; but, through the negligence of the several assessors,
collectors, and others entrusted therein, most of the counties have
not collected any money at all, and in such as have levied any part
thereof the sums so levied are so inconsiderable as that the said
army can thereby be in no sort supplied, and unless some speedy
and effectual course be taken for collecting of the money the march
of the army will be retarded, to the great prejudice and detriment
of the Commonwealth. It is therefore ordered by the Committee,
by virtue of the Ordinance of the 11th [10th ?] of this instant June,
that Mr. George Wood be employed as Agent from this Committee
into cos. Notts., Leicester, and Derby, there to solicit the bringing
in of the money to be levied in those counties. He is authorised to
demand and take an accompt from the assessors, collectors, and
others of what they have done therein or collected thereupon, and
to whom the money is paid, as also what sums remain at present in
their hands and what is in arrear. Those whom Mr. Wood shall
find to have been faulty or negligent in the service he is to take
into his custody and bring them before the Committee of such
division where his charge lies, or before this Committee, to be
proceeded against as the said Ordinance directs, which Committees
are hereby required upon the complaints of Mr. Wood to proceed
accordingly. And it is further ordered that all justices of peace,
high constables, and other officers or soldiers shall be adding and
assisting to Mr. Wood in the discharge of his duty, in obedience to
the said Ordinance. [Domestic, Interregnum 116 G., pp. 141, 142.
Five signatures. 2 pp.] |
| June 10. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Warwick and Manchester, Lords Say, Robartes,
and Warriston, Sir G. Gerard, Sir A. Haselrigg, Mr. Solicitor,
Mr. Recorder, and Mr. Pierrepont. Ordered, |
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1. That the[se] propositions given in by Mr. Bedford concerning the
scoutmaster's place to this Committee be accepted, and he to have a
commission drawn to that purpose to continue in that employment
during the pleasure of the Committee. 1st. He to have in hand 120l.
towards buying horses, saddles, &c. 2nd. That 10 men be allowed
to be employed for [watching] the King's army at 5s. per diem.
3rd. Likewise an agent for Lincolnshire at the same. 4th. And one in
Oxford. 5th. One agent for the west. Every agent to have one spy.
6th. Four messengers at 3s. a day each. 7th. To Mr. Bedford himself
40s. a day, out of which he is to provide horsemen, grooms, and clerks,
and to maintain them. When a horse dies in the service of the State,
the State to replace it. The total charge is computed to be about
50l. per week. |
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2. Warrant for two tuns of match and 50 snaphance muskets to be delivered out of the stores for the use of the Windsor garrison. |
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3. To report to the Commons that there may be 1,000l. appointed for the
garrison of Northampton, to be disposed of by the Committee there. |
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4. That letters be seconded to the forces under command of Sir John Gell
to come southward unless the King send a considerable party northward. |
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5. That Mr. Salloway and the other gent. be desired to set down their
information in writing. |
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6. To write to Col. Massie to march into the west according to former
orders, and that it be signified to him that we have appointed some
forces out of Sussex, Hants., Kent, and Middlesex to meet at Romsey. |
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7. That duplicates of our last letters be sent to Col. Cromwell and the
[Eastern] Association. |
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8. That Mr. Wallop do communicate to the Committee of the West that
we have appointed letters to be sent to Col. Massie and that the
messenger stays for their letters; also to know of them whether they
have directed the forces of Sussex, Hants., &c., to Romsey. |
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9. That the information given in by Mr. Salloway and Mr. Greensmith
be reported to both Houses, and they to attend on the Houses tomorrow. |
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10. That the motion before commended to the Commons concerning two
regiments of horse to be speedily raised be again recommended.
That the passes for three Scottish officers be signed. |
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11. To report to the Commons that several places of consequence resort
hither for arms and ammunition, but the stores being empty at
present this Committee has no way to supply them; they therefore
desire that some speedy course may be taken for refurnishing the
stores. |
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12. To warn Aylesbury, Reading, and Henley [on Thames] to be watchful
and keep more than ordinary guards, the enemy having sent out
some parties [of cavalry]. |
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13. That the Committee of the Militia be desired to provide 100 dragoons
to convoy the money to be sent to Sir Thos. Fairfax's army, and that
they shall be paid for the same. |
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14. That report be made to the Commons concerning the establishment
and other particulars relating to the garrison at Windsor. |
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15. To write to Chichester desiring them to be in readiness to fortify such
parts of the town as they know to be weakest: likewise to Kent,
Sussex, and Surrey to have their forces in readiness so as they may
be able to resist any party [of the enemy]. |
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16. That it be delivered to the gent. and inhabitants [of the parts] of
Holland [co. Lincoln] that their petition shall be taken into consideration to-morrow. |
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17. Mem.—The Committee to move the Commons for [supply of] money
for Wareham. Poole, and Weymouth. |
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18. That a rendezvous be appointed at Romsey, on the 13th inst., for the
forces of Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, Hants., and Kent which are
designed for the service of the western parts, viz., Sussex, 60 horse
and 100 dragoons, Hants. 100 horse, these to march directly to
Romsey, Kent 80 horse and 160 dragoons, Surrey 100 dragoons, Middlesex 100 dragoons, to march all to Farnham, and from thence all of
them to Romsey. |
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19. That Col. Edw. Popham have a commission to take charge of these
forces at the rendezvous till the Commander in-Chief shall come to
them, or till further order. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 326–329. Copy.
3½ pp.] |
June 10.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Governor of Reading.
We are informed that the enemy has sent out some parties from
their army toward Oxford, and therefore we desire you to be
watchful and keep more than ordinary guards, so as to be ready
to oppose the enemy in case he should make any attempt upon
your garrison. Sent by Mr. Arnold. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 365.
Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 10. |
The like letter to Henley. Sent as above. [Ibid. Minute.] |
| June 10. |
The like to Aylesbury. Sent by Mr. Newman. [Ibid.
Minute.] |
| June 10. |
The same to Col. Massie. The state of the party at Taunton is
such as requires all possible diligence and speed for their relief.
We have appointed a party of horse and dragoons from Kent,
Sussex, Surrey, and Middlesex to be at Romsey to join with you
for that service, you are consequently with all possible expedition
to march thither with your forces, or to such other place as you
shall appoint for a rendezvous. We again desire you to hasten
your march with all possible speed. Sent by Priestley at 9 p.m.
[Ibid., pp. 365, 366. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 10.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Carne. The Duchess of Chevreuse having
attended to have transport in one of the State's ships, which in
respect of other necessary employment may perhaps be long before
they can afford her that accommodation, you are to signify so
much to her, that she may procure for herself some other means
of transportation thence [from the Isle of Wight] to the parts
beyond the seas whither she may please to go. [Ibid., p. 366.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| June 11. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland and Loudoun, Lords Say,
Robartes, Wharton, and Warriston, Sir A. Haselrigg, Sir H.
Vane, junr., Sir G. Gerard, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That a letter be written to Bucks., Beds., and Northamptonshire to
furnish provisions to Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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2. That the letter concerning the Duchess of Chevrense be despatched. |
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3. That the letter from his Majesty to Mrs. Murray be reported to both
Houses. That this vote be recalled. |
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4. That all the [members of this] Committee be warned to meet to-morrow
at 9 o'clock about an extraordinary business. |
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5. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax and Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell, notifying
what is written to the [Eastern] Association. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., p. 329, 330. Copy=
1 p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee of Hants.
Let the 100 horse of your county appointed to march to the west
be at Romsey on Friday the 13th, where they are to receive orders
from Col. Edw. Popham. Sent by Bulmer that night. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 367. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 11. |
The like letter to Sussex for 80 horse and 100 dragroons. [Ibid.
Minute.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor and Committee at Chichester. We
are informed that your town is not in all parts so well fortified as
it ought to be, and as we wish it were. You know the defects of
it, and where its weakness is, and if the enemy should march that
way, either from Oxford or from the west, they cannot want information of it. You ought therefore to take care for amending
the defects of the fortification so far as the place is capable of,
and keep carefully your guards that you may not be surprised and
become the prey to any inconsiderable party that may make an
attempt on you. Sent as above. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Hertford. We are informed
your horse and dragoons are in readiness, and may be at Bedford
this night, where also Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell with horse and
dragoons from Cambridge will be. Let your forces march with all
expedition, for our army being very nigh the King's army we
know not how soon they may engage, and therefore desire that
they may have all addition [of force] that may be before their
engagement. Sent by a Cambridge messenger. [Ibid., p. 368.
Copy. ½ p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the Militia [of London]. We
desire you to provide 100 dragoons as a convoy for the money to
be sent down to the army. They are to go with it as far as
Aylesbury, from whence it will be conducted by some forces from
the army. Upon their return they will be paid for that service.
Sent by Priestley. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association at
Cambridge. We have received yours, and approve of your retaining
your forces still together, and thank you for your readiness and
good affection. We wrote for their return so that we might not
put a burden upon the country but under pressing necessity. It is
well that they be kept together, according to your own desire, that
they may either march or retire as the exigency of the service may
require. Sent by a messenger of theirs. P.S.—We desire you that
the horse of Essex, which are at Cambridge, may with all expedition
march up to Lieut.-Genl. Cromwell. [Ibid., p. 369. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Kent. The King's army being
now drawing toward Oxford, and having with him a considerable
body of horse, he may possibly send out parties where he may
conceive advantage to be had, you should therefore have your
forces in such a posture of readiness that he may not be invited
by your unpreparedness to attempt upon you. If his body [of
troops] march it shall be so attended by our army that you need
not apprehend danger by it, but take care for your security against
the sudden incursions of any of their party. Sent by Pidcock.
[Ibid., pp. 369, 370. Copy=½ p.] |
| June 11. |
Mem.—The like letters to Sussex and Surrey. Sent by Bulmer.
[Ibid., p. 370.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Popham. We have appointed the horse and
dragoons from several counties as here stated to come to a rendezvous at Romsey in order to march into the west. The pressing
necessities of our party at Taunton cannot admit of delay, you are
therefore desired to repair to Romsey and take these forces into
your charge, where you will receive further orders from Col. Massie
or this Committee. Sent by John Priestley. [Ibid., p. 370. Copy
=½ p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Surrey. Let the 100 dragoons
assigned to your county be ready at Farnham to march with the
forces of Kent and Middlesex to Romsey, so as to be there on
Friday the 13th, where they will receive orders from Col. Popham
until the Commander-in-Chief of the forces for the west be come up,
or that we give further order. Sent by Bulmer. [Ibid., pp. 370, 371.
Copy=½ p.] |
| June 11. |
Mem.—The like letters to Kent and Middlesex. Sent by Pidcock.
[Ibid., p. 371.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committees of Beds., Bucks., and Northampton.
Sir Thos. Fairfax, with his army, being now advanced towards the
enemy, with whom it is probable they may be speedily engaged,
you are requested to use all diligence in furnishing provisions for
the army. This we expect from you as a necessary service, both
in relation to your own security and the kingdom's safety. Sent
to Sir Thos. Fairfax. [Ibid. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 11.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. By the enclosed you will see
what we have this day written to the Committee of the [Eastern]
Association [at Cambridge]. You will also receive an order of both
Houses for taking horses in the enemy's quarters. This is all we
have at present to trouble you with. [Ibid., p. 372. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
| June 12. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, Manchester, and
Loudoun, Lords Say, Robartes, Wharton, and Warriston, Sir G.
Gerard, Sir H. Vane, junr., Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A. Haselrigg,
Sir Ph. Stapleton, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Crew,
Wallop, Browne, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the messenger and letters from the west be sent to the Committee
of the West, with a recommendation to them to take care with the
Committee of the Army or otherwise for speedy payment of such bills
of exchange as shall be sent for relief of the forces in and about
Taunton. |
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2. That Major Layfield, Governor of Burleigh [Burley-on-the-Hill, co.
Rutland], be sent for to this Committee. |
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3. That the gent. from Rutlandshire be desired to attend in the afternoon. |
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4. That the letter from Cambridge of the 10th be reported to the Commons,
for quickening the supply of money for their charge. |
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5. To notify this to the Committee of Cambridge, and thank them for
their care. |
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6. To write to Plymouth, Lyme [Regis], and other port towns of the west,
to exchange the Scots, masters of ships set down in the list given, for
others of the same quality. That the petition of the soldiers under
Major Kerr [be considered]. |
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7. That the letters from Taunton and that from Weymouth to the Earl of
Essex be sent to the Committee of the West by the messenger who
brought them, and that the letters of this Committee be brought back
again. The Committee of the West to be here in the afternoon. |
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8. To write to Capt. Hatcher to take care of Burleigh House [Burley-onthe-Hill] in the absence of Major Layfield till this Committee shall
give further order. |
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9. Mem.—That Lord Warriston delivered in a paper this day concerning
the business of the sub-committee upon which Lord Say, Mr. Solicitor,
Mr. Crew, and his Lordship were appointed. |
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10. That any member who was of the sub-committee concerning the delivering up garrisons or bringing over any part of the forces of the
enemy, and discovering intelligence, shall have liberty to give an
account of that business to the Houses of Parliament, or any committee appointed by the Houses, the said sub-committee being now
dissolved. |
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11. That the Lord Chancellor [of Scotland] do set down in writing what
he has now delivered concerning his not knowing of this [sub-]committee, and not being called to it till it was vacated. |
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12. That the members of this Committee [may] have extracts of any order
made concerning the business of this sub-committee. |
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13. That the remonstrance of the General Assembly of Scotland be enclosed
in a paper to his Majesty, and a letter therewith from the Commissioners of Scotland to his Majesty's Principal Secretary be sent to
Sir Thos. Fairfax, and he be desired to send a trumpet therewith to
the King's army. |
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14. That it be reported to both Houses that this Committee has given
liberty to any members of the above-said sub-committee, it being now
dissolved, to give an account of their proceedings therein to the
Houses or any Committee appointed by them, and that the Houses be
desired to use expedition in despatching this business for avoiding
the aspersions that may be cast upon the members of that subcommittee. |
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15. That the paper given in by the Lord Chancellor [of Scotland], and that
by Lord Warriston, concerning their knowledge of the business of this
sub-committee and the proceedings thereof, be reported to both
Houses. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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16. That it be reported to the Houses that this Committee received a
message from the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen of London,
desiring that some forces might be employed for the regaining of
Leicester; to which the Committee returned this answer, that they
saw no such probable way for effecting hereof as to encourage the
advance of the Scottish army southward. That there was a great
arrear due to the Scottish army, and that four months of the Ordinance
for their monthly entertainment were nearly past; that therefore this
Committee did earnestly recommend to the Lord Mayor and Court of
Aldermen to think of some way for advancing a month's pay to the
Scottish army upon security of that Ordinance, whereof 10,000l. was
due by the City of London. And that the Houses be desired to appoint
a Committee with power to treat with the Lord Mayor and City for
this month's pay upon security of that Ordinance. |
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17. That it be reported to both Houses that the Scottish army is by this
[time] advanced to Doncaster, and would have been further advanced
if horses and carriages had been timely provided. |
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18. Likewise that the Earl of Leven has divers times written for Lieut.Genl. Middleton, who is to be General Major of Horse to the Scottish
army. That he borrowed 800l. for furnishing horses, arms, and other
necessaries to the troops which were called into Leicester for its
defence, but where they lost their horses and all they had; that he hath
long attended at his very great charge for some satisfaction, and is
now to go away to the Scottish army upon Saturday next, that therefore the House would consider his case. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 230–233. Copy
=32/3 pp.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Sir Thos. Fairfax. Enclosed
is a remonstrance from the General Assembly of the Kirk of
Scotland to his Majesty which we desire you to send by a
trumpeter to his Majesty's army to be delivered to his Principal
Secretary with this open letter from the Commissioners of Scotland.
But we desire there may be no intimation given by you that it is
a remonstrance from the General Assembly of Scotland lest it may
be prejudicial to the delivery thereof to his Majesty. The remonstrance hath been read at this Committee. Sent by Cons,
Heath. [Interregnum 21 E., p. 1. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
The same to Capt. Hatcher. We have sent for Major Layfield
to come to this Committee about special affairs. And we desire
you to take the garrison and forces at Burley House [co. Rutland]
into your charge and command. Take especial care of the safety
of that place, and make the best improvement you can of the forces
there for the protection of the country from the incursions of the
enemy, against whom take all advantage consistent with your own
safety. This until we give further order. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
The same to Major Layfield. There being some things wherein
this Committee desires to be informed from you, we desire you
forthwith to make your repair to Derby House that we may be
satisfied thereof. Sent by Priestley. [Ibid., p. 2. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
The same to Plymouth and Lyme [Regis]. Enclosed is a list of
masters of Scotch ships taken prisoners, and who have lost their
ships and goods and are now detained at Falmouth. Having
suffered much by loss of their goods we desire they may not suffer
further by imprisonment. Let them be exchanged for men of the
same quality who are prisoners with you. [Ibid., Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 12.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association. We
are very glad to hear by yours of the 10th of the supplies you
have sent to the army, and thank you for your care and in having
your forces ready against all events. We know it will be a considerable charge, for a supply of which to you we have made
report to the House [of Commons]. Sent by Priestley. [Ibid., p. 3.
Copy. ½ p.] |
June 13.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Major Sadascue. With the
horse you have in town we desire you to convoy the money to the
army. We have written to the Committee at St. Albans to aid
you till you come to Newport, the Governor of which will add
what convoy he can, and also to Sir Thos. Fairfax to send a
convoy to meet it at Newport. [Interregnum 21 E., p. 3. Copy.
½ p.] |
June 13.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. The money is coming for your
army by way of Newport, convoyed by Major Sadascue, to which
place send a convoy for the safe bringing it up to your army.
Sent by Jennings. [Ibid., p. 4. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 13.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Samuel Luke. The money for the army comes
convoyed to your town [Newport Pagnell], by Major Sadascue,
and we desire you to afford it what further convoy you can for its
greater safety. Sent by Jennings. [Ibid. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 13.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at St. Albans. Add what strength
you can to the convoy for the better safety of the money going to
the army, till it shall come to Newport. Sent as above. [Ibid.
Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 13.
Derby House. |
The same to the Lord Mayor [Sir Thos. Atkins]. Upon consideration of the present state of Ireland, the Commissioners to
be sent over intending to offer propositions concerning the good of
it to the Committee and body of Adventurers in London, it is
desired that notice thereof may be given in all the churches and
chapels within the lines of communication on the next Lord's day,
and they entreated to meet at Grocers' Hall on Tuesday the 18th,
where the said Commissioners will meet and make such reasonable
overtures as we hope will be embraced by those who have already
showed such forward affections to the safety of that kingdom.
Sent by Mr. Annesley. [Ibid., p. 5. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
| June 14. |
121. Mr. Reynolds, M.P., Major Jephson, M.P., Thos. Smith, and
Richd. Crandley and others, owners of the ship "Angel," to the
Committee of the Admiralty. That whereas Captain Plunket
brought into the river Thames the said ship of 300 tons, which
being found to be a good and serviceable ship and reported an
extraordinary sailer, they bought her of Capt. Plunket; they conceive that, being fitted out as a man-of-war, she might with advantage be employed on the coast of Ireland, to intercept arms,
ammunition, and other commodities frequently imported and exported to and from the rebels in that kingdom, which cannot be
prevented by the fleet, as most of the ships at present are employed
upon the coast of Wales. Desire that this Committee will order
the Victualer of the Navy to furnish out of the stores a proportion
of six months' sea victuals for 100 men, being her complement, as
they have done for the "Discovery," whereof Captain Plunket is
commander, which being granted, they will forthwith fit her for
that design, and doubt not but to perform good service on the Irish
coast, and bring the State a considerable sum by the tenths,
customs, and excise of what they shall so take. This they leave to
your grave wisdoms, craving your speedy resolutions, as the owners
are contented to run the hazard of their ship and to pay the
mariners' wages. [2/3 p.] |
June 14.
Spelmonden. |
122. Henry Quintyne to his master, John Browne, in Martin'slane, near the "Old Swan," in Thames-street. Understanding of
Mr. Hugh Lake's coming to London. I send this packet containing
your several passes and Mr. Ferrer's account of Barden and Cowden
pieces. I shall send you Branchley's account rectified, and what I
find concerning Sir John Nulls. [½ p.] |
June 14.
Committee of the Navy. |
123. Note by Giles Green. That the Committee of the Navy do
find that, in the account of victualing the "Warwick" frigate,
90 men are charged for, whereas only 80 are set down in the
list. They therefore desire the Commissioners for the Navy to
certify the cause of this difference, and how many men are entered
according to the check roll. [½ p.] Underwritten, |
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123. i. Certificate by the Commissioners that the Lord High
Admiral, finding that 80 men were not sufficient for this
frigate, did, in May 1644, give special order for entering
10 more, and accordingly gave warrant to deliver victuals
at Plymouth for 90 men. There was a mistake in the
list, yet we have likewise given warrant to Mr. Holt for
victuals for 90 for this intended employment, according
to his Lordship's said warrant. Navy Office, 17th June
1645. [1 p.] |
| June 14. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Manchester, Warwick, and Loudoun, Lords Say,
Wharton, and Warriston, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Sir W. Waller, Sir A.
Haselrigg, Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Crew, Wallop, and Barclay.
Ordered, |
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1. Mem.—Two letters were brought in by Sir Ben. Rudyard, one directed
to himself and the other to the Earl of Pembroke for John Boys,
Governor of Donnington Castle [co. Berks.]. |
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2. To write to the Committee of the Army that they would deliver to
Lieut.-Genl. Middleton, Major-Genl. Crawford, and the rest of the
Scots' officers, their debentures or copies of them under their hands,
this Committee conceiving there is no cause why they should be
detained. To desire an answer presently. |
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3. To write to the Committee of Herts, to send 500 horse to Sir Thos.
Fairfax with all speed. |
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4. The like to the Committee of Norfolk. |
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5. To write to the dept. lieuts. and Committee of Essex to send 600 horse
to Sir Thos. Fairfax, and to let them know what is reported to the
Commons for payment of their forces. Sir Thos. to be made acquainted herewith. |
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6. To write to the Committee of Cambridge, thanking them for their forwardness, and to signify what is written to the several Committees,
and desire them to further it. |
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7. That the papers of the Scottish Commissioners be reported on
Monday. |
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8. To write to the Earl of Leven and the Committee of the Scottish
Army, notifying to them the readiness and cheerfulness of the City
of London for advancing 31,000l. to their army, in order to enable
their speedy march southwards, which the City earnestly desires may
be towards Leicester. |
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9. Likewise to let them know concerning the interpretation of the
Ordinance, and the providing of their forces left behind at Carlisle
and Newcastle, that this Committee has taken order for reporting it to
the Commons, who, we doubt not, will take a speedy course for their
satisfaction. |
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10. That the members for Lincolnshire be desired to be here on Monday
about the petition of the Holland men concerning Col. King. |
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11. That Sir Hardress Waller has order to repair to the army, leaving
some of his officers to carry up his recruits. |
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12. To report to the Commons that money may be provided to pay for the
provisions furnished by the Isle of Wight. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 335, 336. Copy.
2 pp.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Alex. Earl of Leven and
the Committee [of both kingdoms] with the Scottish army. Upon
report from this Committee the Commons sent some of their number
to treat with the Common Council of London for present advancing
of a month's pay to your army, upon the security of the Ordinance
for the monthly entertainment thereof, that your army might be
the better enabled to march southward. The proposition was
entertained by the City with as much readiness and cheerfulness as
hath been observed for a long time upon any occasion whatsoever,
and they made it their suit to the Committee of the House of
Commons that equal care might be had of your army as of their
own. Upon Monday morning they are to bring in an Ordinance
to the Houses for their security, and we are very confident the
money will be ready with all possible speed. It is the earnest
desire of the City that your army would advance towards
Leicester, and we doubt not but your Lordship will use all expedition in your march southward. Concerning the clause in the
Ordinance for billeting of your army, whereof question is made
whether it doth extend to your other forces in Newcastle and
before Carlisle, we have given order for reporting it to the Houses,
and we doubt not but your Lordship will very speedily receive
satisfaction. P.S.—Since the writing of this letter we have received the happy news of a complete victory obtained by Sir Thos.
Fairfax's forces against the King's army, which we send you here
enclosed. Sent by Mr. Hutchins. [21 E., pp. 5, 6. Copy.
1½ pp.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Hertford. We are informed that
500 horse of your county that were upon their march toward
Sir Thos. Fairfax could not upon his orders march up to him for
want of orders from you, whereby they are not at present with
him as they otherwise might have been. We desire you to order
them to march up to the army with all expedition, we not knowing
how soon the army may be engaged with the enemy. Sent by
John Arnold. [Ibid., p. 7. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of Norfolk. The army of Sir Thos.
Fairfax being very near to the enemy, and we not knowing how
soon they may be engaged, desire there may be all the accession
of force to them that can be brought up, and therefore desire you
that the 500 horse of your county now at Bedford may march up
to Sir Thomas for his better [re]inforcement when he shall engage.
Sent by John Arnold. [Ibid. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the [Eastern] Association at
Cambridge. We have found in you much cheerful forwardness in
promotion of the public service in all things during this alarm, and
thank you for it. We recommend to you to take care that there
may be no delay in marching up of the 500 horse of Norfolk at
Thetford, concerning which we have written to the Committee of
Norfolk, as also the 600 horse that we have written to the Committee of Essex to send up. We have reported to the Commons
that there may be a course taken for money to pay the Associated
forces, and they have appointed Monday morning to take it into
consideration, and we doubt not but such course will be taken as
will be to your contentment. Sent as above. [Ibid., p. 8. Copy.
1 p.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee of the Army. We are informed that
Lieut.-Genl. Middleton, Major Crawford, and other Scots' officers
who have done very good service here are now going to their own
army, and have desired their debentures which they gave in to the
Committee. We desire they may not be stayed from their charge
by attending for them, but have either the originals or copies under
the hand of your Committee delivered unto them. We conceiving
it reasonable that until they can have their arrears they should
have their debentures to show for it. Send us an answer hereof
presently. [Ibid., p. 9. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We are sorry that the forces
from the [Eastern] Association are not already with you for your
better assistance in case of an engagement. We have written to
the Committees of Hertford, Norfolk, and Essex to send up their
horse to you with all expedition. Sent by Thos. Pidcock. [Ibid.
pp. 9, 10. Copy=½ p.] |
June 14.
Derby House. |
The same to Robt. Earl of Warwick and the Committee of Essex.
Fairfax's army being very near to the enemy, and not knowing
how soon they may be engaged, we desire they may have all the
accession of force we can procure them. Other counties of the
[Eastern] Association having furnished their proportions of horse
and dragoons, we desire you to send 600 of your horse to Sir Thos.
with all expedition, that he may have their assistance if he come
to engage. We have caused it to be reported to the Commons'
House that money may be provided for payment of the Associated
forces, and they have appointed it for consideration on Monday.
This was not sent. [Ibid., p. 10. Copy. ¾ p.] |
| June 15. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Warwick, and Manchester,
Lords Say and Wharton, the two Vanes, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A.
Haselrigg, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, and Wallop. Ordered, |
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1. That Sir Samuel Luke's man have 10l. for his pains. |
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2. And the messenger from Northampton to have 40s. |
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3. To report to the Commons that the messenger who came last from the
army may have a reward, this Committee having rewarded the other
messengers. |
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4. As also that Sir Thos. Fairfax having sent one of his own servants with
the news of this happy success they would be pleased to give order
for some reward to be given him. |
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5. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax noticing his good success, and desiring
him to give thanks from this Committee to his officers. |
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6. That yesterday's letter to the Earl of Warwick and the Committee of
Essex be withdrawn, and that they be now desired to send 300 horse
to serve in the west under Col. Massie. |
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7. To inform Col. Massie what party of horse and dragoons are ready for
him at Romsey, and desire him to hasten thither. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 337, 338. Copy.
1¼ pp.] |
June 15.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Weldon. It having
pleased God to give a great victory to our army under Sir Thos.
Fairfax, we thought fit to give you notice of it that you might
not be abused by any reports from the enemy. Upon Thursday last
the King and his army marched from Daventry toward Haverborough [Market Harborough], and on Friday our army followed
and quartered that night within six miles of them. On Saturday,
by 5 in the morning, the enemy marched towards us, chose his
ground, and put himself in battalia [about a mile and a half to the
north of the village of Naseby, then a market town]. Our army put
them-elves also in order [on Naseby Field], and expected the enemy,
who, about 11 of the clock, came to charge them, the fight continued
for three hours somewhat doubtful; at length the enemy was
wholly routed, all their carriages, which were 200 in number, were
taken, and all their cannon, which were 12 pieces, of which two
demi-cannon, two demi-culverin, and the rest sacres, 5,000 [men]
taken and [or] slain, many officers, all the foot colours, and many
horse colours, and at least 2,000 horse. Our horse had the pursuit
of them from four miles on this side Harborough to nine miles
beyond, even to the sight of Leicester, whither the King fled. Our
army quartered last night at [Market] Harborough, and this day
are marching both horse and foot toward Leicester. This is a very
great victory, the King's army in which he was in person is wholly
broken and destroyed. Let God have all the praise, and bear up
your courage and spirits, the relief we have now sent you will we
hope come seasonably and be sufficient for your succours. Sent by
Craven that night. [Interregnum 21 E., pp. 11, 12. Copy. 1½ pp.] |
| June 15. |
The like letters with the omission of the last clause, "and bear
up your courage," &c., were sent to Wareham, Poole, Weymouth,
Lyme [Regis], by Craven, and one to Col. Massie by Crips.
[Ibid., p. 12. Minutes.] |
June 15.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have received advertisement
of the great blessing that God hath given to your endeavours in so
full and signal a victory against the enemy, and desire with you to
give God the praise for all. We return you thanks for your great
resolution and good conduct, and desire you to give thanks in our
names to all your officers for their resolved and gallant deportment.
We have taken into consideration what you write of giving tickets
to the soldiers for the horses taken that they may be reserved for
the service. We give you thanks for that providence, and have
resolved to report it to the House [of Commons] that money may
be provided for those horses. We know we shall need say nothing
to you to make what improvement you can of this great victory,
which if it be effectually followed [up] we hope may have influence
towards the finishing of the war. Sent by Mr. Potter. Ibid.,
pp. 12, 13. Copy=1 p.] |
June 15.
Derby House. |
The same to Robt. Earl of Warwick and the Committee of Essex.
There being now through the great goodness of God so happy an
opportunity offered of finishing these unhappy troubles by giving
us this early and unexpected victory, we would leave no means
unattempted that might contribute thereto. And for that there is
no part that is for the present in more need of relief than that
party of gallant men now at Taunton, we have appointed diverse
forces from several places and counties to go thither under the
conduct of Col. Massie. There are from the City of London 500
dragoons, and from Kent. Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex, and Hants.,
their several proportions of horse and dragoons, all sent forth with
much cheerfulness, and we doubt not but your county, which hath
ever been ready to give good example to others, will not be backward to follow where the forwardness of others have led the way.
We therefore desire you to send forthwith 200 horse to Romsey, in
Hants., to receive and follow the orders of Col. Massie, or of
whom[soever] shall be appointed to command that party in chief for
that service. Sent to Warwick House. [Ibid., pp. 13, 14. Copy=
1 p.] |
| June 16. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Warwick and Manchester, Lords Say and Robartes
[other names not filled in]. Ordered, |
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1. To report to the Commons that there are certain gunners to be sent to
the Isle of Ely who were to have a fortnight's pay out of the 1,000l.
provided for that place, but the money being sent down before the
arrival of that order, they remain yet in town and unemployed.
Desire that 30l. may be provided for these gunners, to enable them to
go down to their service in the Isle. |
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2. To write to Sir Henry Cholmeley and Mr. Nicoll, acknowledging the
receipt of their letters, and informing them that we have written to
the counties for provisions. Also to desire them to come along with the
Scots' army and promote the business what they can; that they shall
have 50l. more, which they may charge [here] and it shall be paid. |
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3. To write to the counties through which the Scots' army shall pass to
provide provisions and carriages for the better expediting thereof. |
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4. To report to the Commons that some course may be taken for the exchange of Dr. Gough's son, who was Governor of Hawkesley House
in Worcestershire. |
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5. That the letters and petition concerning the election of Col. King be
reported to the Commons to-morrow. |
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6. To write to Sir Wm. Brereton to suspend the sending of any foot to the
rendezvous of the Earl of Leven, &c. |
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7. That the petition of the inhabitants of Jersey be reported to the
Commons. |
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8. Warrant to the Ordnance for 10 barrels of gunpowder, 7 cwt. of musket
bullet, and 1,000 lbs. weight of match, besides 900 drake shot of 3 lbs.
bullet for the garrison at Henley. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 338, 339. Copy=
1½ pp.] |
June 16.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Sir Wm. Brereton. The
state of affairs being now changed since our orders were sent to you
for the marching of your foot, and understanding by yours of the
5th the state of your county and garrisons, we think fit that your
foot forces may continue in your county [Cheshire] for its service
and security for the present, until we give further order. Sent by
his own messenger. [Interregnum 21 E., p. 14. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 16.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Henry Cholmeley and Mr. Nicoll. Thanks for
your pains and care taken in that affair. We have now written to
the rest of the counties through which the Scots' army is to pass,
that such provisions and carriages as the Scots may stand in need of
may be provided for them for the expediting of their march. You
are to continue still with their army until they come to Nottingham,
and accommodate them with what you can for their march. 50l.
more appointed for your expenses there, which you may charge
here, and it shall be paid. Sent by Crips. [Ibid., p. 15. Copy.
2/3 p.] |
June 16.
Derby House. |
The same to cos. Notts, and Derby. The Scots' army being to
march through your counties southward, which march they are now
upon, you are in all places where they may pass to make such provision of victuals of the kind and quantity as they shall appoint and
at such prices as are current, the same to be by ticket, which is to be
repaid you out of the money coming in upon the Ordinance for
the entertainment of that army. Their march having been much
retarded hitherto for want of carriages, you are to use all means
for the speedy providing thereof. Sent as above. [Ibid., pp. 15, 16.
Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 17.
Drawdyke [Castle]. |
124. Thos. Lord Kirkcudbright to Sir Wm. Armyne, with the
other Commissioners from the Parliament. I think it strange that
you should have gone on so far with Sir Thos Glemham without
my privity, who could have told you I have power in myself to
capitulate with him; so that till I hear the justness of his demands
in the articles of his treaty [for the surrender of Carlisle], I am so
far from condescending that I will not suffer any from Sir Thos. to
come forth [of Carlisle] but by me. I hope you will not mistake
me, the furtherance of the service shall be as much endeavoured by
me as by yourselves, only give me leave to preserve unwounded my
honour. [Seal with crest and motto. 2/3 p.] |
| June 17. |
125. Mem. [from the Scots' Commissioners at London of business]
for Sir Henry Vane, senr. [to move in the Commons]. The [Earl of
Loudoun] Lord Chancellor of Scotland being desired to be at the
ensuing meeting of the Scotch Parliament [8th July, at Perth], is
to begin his journey from hence on Monday next, and to go by the
Scottish army. We therefore desire that the Houses of Parliament
[at Westminster] will call for the report of the Committee where
Mr. Lisle has the chair, and such papers as have been given in by us
since, whereof the particulars are annexed, to which we desire speedy
answer. Likewise that the Houses would make known to the Lord
Chancellor what they shall think fit to move to him or write by him
to the Parliament of Scotland, whereby the cause wherein both
kingdoms are engaged may by their joint counse's and forces be
the better promoted. 17 June. [Endorsed: "For Sir Henry Vane,
senr." ½ p.] |
| June 17. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland and Manchester, Lords Say,
Wharton, and Warriston, Sir H. Vane, Sir G. Gerard, and
Messrs. Pierrepont and Crew. Ordered, |
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1. That the papers given in by Sir John Clotworthy and the gent. of
Ireland be considered on Friday. |
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2. That the Scots' Commissioners may have the perusal of those papers
when they shall think fit to call for them. |
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3. That letters be written to Col. Webb, Lieut.-Col. Sanderson, the commanders of the Kentish and Sussex forces, and to Capt. Jervoise to
march under Col. Alexander Popham to Romsey, there to receive
orders from Col. Edw. Popham till Col. Massie be come up.
To write to Col. Alex. Popham to take the command of them
thither. |
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4. To take into consideration to-morrow afternoon the trade by sea. when
all the members of this Committee are warned to attend, and Mr.
Weckherlin is to bring the draft drawn by Mr. Greene. |
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5. To report to the Commons that [the Earl of Loudoun] Lord Chancellor
of Scotland is to repair next week into Scotland to be there against
the sitting of the Parliament on the 8th of next month. |
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6. That therefore the Houses of Parliament be desired to take into consideration the returning of an answer to the papers prepared by
Mr. Lisle's Committee, and others given in since. Also what they
shall think fit to write to the Parliament of Scotland concerning
carrying on and promoting the cause in hand. |
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7. To report to the Commons that the garrison of Aylesbury is in danger
of being lost in case an enemy should appear before it and that care
should be taken for supplying the garrison speedily with money, the
country not being able to maintain them. |
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8. To write to the Governor of Aylesbury how we hear that their watches
are neglected, and to desire him to be more vigilant. |
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9. That Sir Thos. Fairfax's letter be reported to both Houses. |
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10. To report to the Commons that 6 pieces of cannon and 500 muskets
may be sent speedily to Evesham in regard of the consequence of
that place. |
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11. That the petition of Thos. Betsworth, captain of Calshot Castle
[Hants.], concerning the wants of that castle, be reported and
recommended to the Commons. |
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12. To report to both Houses that there are prisoners coming up, and to
desire their opinion as to their disposal. |
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13. To send and inform Mr. Knightley what officers are coming up as
prisoners, that he may provide places for them. |
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14. To report to the Lords that they may give order for a particular list to
be sent by the Earl of Denbigh of such papers as he desires to have,
and this Committee will give order therein. |
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15. To learn of Col. Fiennes when he will be at this town with the officers,
and where he intends to come in at. |
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16. To write to Mr. Scawen's Committee again about Lieut.-Genl.
Middleton's debenture. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 339–341. Copy.
2½ pp.] |
June 17.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Alex. Popham.
There are several forces of horse and dragoons about Guildford,
appointed for the relief of Taunton, to whom we have written to
march under your command to Romsey, and there receive orders
from Col. Edw. Popham until Col. Massie, or some other officer
having the command in chief of the party, be come up. You are
therefore to take these forces into your charge, and march to that
place with all expedition. Sent by a messenger [of the Committee]
of the West. [Interregnum 20 E., p. 16. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 17.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Webb, Capt. Jervoise [of the] Kentish horse, and
Lieut.-Col. Sanderson [of the] Sussex horse. We are informed that
you are remaining about Guildford waiting for orders for your
further march, while the service may be lost by delay, although of
so great consequence. You are to march to Romsey with all expedition, under Col. Alex. Popham. Sent as above. [Ibid., p. 17.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 17.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We received your letter of the
15th, concerning that sealed paper directed to the King which was
sent you from this Committee with an open letter from the Commissioners of Scotland. The reason of our not communicating it first
to the Houses is because we hold it should not be published before
it be delivered, and that, being made public, it might occasion the
suppressing thereof by his Majesty's Secretary, and so not come to
his knowledge. We send enclosed a copy for your own use, which
we desire may be kept private till it shall be delivered, upon
notice whereof from you it is to be made known to the Houses
and published in print. Sent by Sherwood. [Ibid., pp. 17, 18.
Copy=2/3 p.] |
| June 18. |
126. Mem. of business to be moved in the Commons' House:—
To call for Mr. Lisle's report. To pass the Ordinance brought in
by the City for raising a month's pay for the Scots' army. The
Houses' declaration of their meaning of the Ordinance for billeting
the Scots' army, that it doth extend as well to the forces left in the
garrisons and before Carlisle, as to the [Scots'] army marching
south, more fully expressed in the paper of 13th inst. That the
Scottish officers be speedily despatched, and the reports from the
Committee of both kingdoms concerning Lieut.-Genl. Middleton be
called for, and a letter from the Commissioners to Mr. Tate. That
if the Houses shall think fit a letter be written to the Parliament
of Scotland to be sent with the Lord Chancellor [Loudoun], who is
to be there [at Perth] against the time of the sitting down [of the
Parliament] thereof [in July]. That the Houses will be pleased
to appoint Commissioners constantly to reside with the Scottish
army, for the better managing of affairs, according to the treaty.
[½ p.] |
| June 18. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Manchester, and Loudoun, Lords
Robartes, Say, Wharton, and Warriston, Sir H. Vane, senr., Sir
G. Gerard, Mr. Recorder, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, Wallop, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the Governor and Company of Merchant Adventurers of London
be desired to choose another Governor at Rotterdam, in the room of
Mr. Cranmer, he being disaffected to the Parliament. |
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2. That the letter from Gloucester brought by Sir H. Vane from the
Speaker be returned by him. |
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3. To write to Sir John Gell, thanking him for his ready coming up and
desiring him to observe such orders as he may receive from the
General, Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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4. To write to Sir Thos., notifying the instructions to Gell, and commending his care for pursuit of the enemy; also that he keep intelligence with the Earl of Leven. |
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5. To write to Lord Fairfax and the Committee of York, informing them
of the order of both Houses concerning Col. Morgan to be Governor
of Gloucester. |
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6. To Col. Morgan, to repair forthwith to the charge of Gloucester. |
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7. To the horse of Northampton, Aylesbury, and Newport [Pagnell], to
stay in Gloucestershire till further orders, and to obey such directions
as they shall receive from those who are for the present entrusted
with the command of Gloucester. |
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8. To the Committee of Gloucester, for recruiting Col. Harlow's regiment. |
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9. To write to the Earl of Leven, informing him that Gell's forces were
now employed in pursuit of the enemy, there being no enemy at
present near the Scottish army, but that these forces will be returned
so soon as he has use for them. |
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10. That Col. Massie do take along with him into the west his own regiment
of horse and those late under Major Buller. |
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11. That Col. Massie be empowered to make use of Waller's train of
artillery, now at Poole. |
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12. That the letter and enclosure from Weymouth be communicated to the
Committee of the West. |
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13. To write to the Committee of the Militia to give leave to Col. Massie to
beat his drums for volunteers toward the raising of a regiment to be
under his command in the west. |
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14. That the letters and desires of Major-Genl. Browne be reported to the
Commons. |
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15. To write notifying to Sir Thos. Fairfax that this Committee is informed that some papers are taken, and to desire him to have them
sent. |
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16. To report to the Commons that 400 muskets may be speedily provided
and sent down to Newport [Pagnell]. |
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17. To report the petition of the Scottish Reformado officers to the House. |
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18. That Col. John Cromwell shall have 100 prisoners, according to former
orders. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 342–344. Copy.
2½ pp.] |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee of the Militia
of London. There being a regiment of horse to be raised, to be
under the immediate command of Col. Massie in the service of the
west, he desires to beat drums in London and within the lines [of
communication] for volunteers for that purpose. We recommend
it to you, if you find no inconvenience in it, to give him warrant
for that purpose. Sent by John Priestley. [Interregnum 21 E.,
p. 18. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have received yours of
the 16th, with the copy enclosed to Sir John Gell. We thank you
for your careful prosecution of the victory [at Naseby], and are
glad that Gell has arrived so opportunely to contribute to that
prosecution, to whom we have given directions to follow your
orders. The Scots' army is now drawing southwards into cos.
Derby and Notts., with which we desire you to keep continual
correspondence. P.S.—We are informed that the King's cabinet,
with diverse letters and papers, were taken in the late fight, if it be
so we desire you they may be sent up. |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Morgan. The Houses having made choice of
you to succeed Col. Massie in the government of Gloucester, he
being appointed to command the western forces, you are to proceed
with all expedition thither and take upon you that command. We
desire you to make all expedition herein, the state of your country
requiring the presence of a commander-in-chief. Sent by the post.
[Ibid., p. 19. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The same to the commanders of the horse of Aylesbury, Newport
[Pagnell], and Northampton. We have considered the present
condition of Gloucestershire, and find it necessary that the horse
under your command stay there for some time for the security of
those parts. You are to continue there till you receive further
orders, and obey the directions of those who are entrusted for the
present with the government of Gloucester. Sent by W. Miles, a
Warwickshire man. [Ibid., p. 20. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. Thanks for your seasonable access
with fresh forces to the army of Sir Thos. Fairfax. Your aid will
be very useful for the prosecution of that happy victory, and give
a few days' rest to the horse of the General wearied and harassed
with duty in the late service, and so enable them to complete the
victory by the utter dissipation of the remainder of those beaten
forces. You are to pursue with all diligence the General's orders.
Sent by Jennings. [Ibid., pp. 20, 21. Copy=1 p.] |
June 18.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor of Aylesbury. We are informed that
the guards and watches of your garrison are not kept with care
and vigilance as they ought, and as a place of so great consequence
doth require. That negligence cannot be unknown to the enemy,
and may be an invitation to any small party to make an attempt
upon you. Take especial care that you may not be surprised. We
are sensible of the wants of your garrison which have been represented to us, and we have reported to the House for money for your
supply. Sent by Newman. [Ibid., p. 21. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 20.
Mansfield. |
127. Alex. Leslie, Earl of Leven, to Sir Wm. Armyne and the
other Commissioners from the Parliament. I understand that the
town of Carlisle desires articles of treaty and capitulation, which
has caused me to send Lieut.-Genl. [David] Leslie with full power
and instructions in such things as concern the interest of our nation,
entreating you so far to condescend and comply with him in this
business, that in regard of the great hazards which our forces have
adventured upon, the extraordinary pains they have taken, and the
losses which they have sustained, and in regard of the nearness of
that town to our borders, and the usefulness thereof for the safety
of our country, that it be not infested by the disaffected and
malignant party in the northern counties, which want not their
own correspondents upon our south borders; as also in regard of the
necessity of entertaining and continuing a good understanding and
mutual confidence between the kingdoms; the town of Carlisle may
be delivered into the custody of the Lieut.-Genl. until the further
and more full agreement between the kingdoms and the pleasure of
the Houses be declared thereupon. This we have the greater
reason to desire, because, having now advanced so far south and
being willing to undertake any action which the Houses shall
commend unto us, and having no intention for any other of their
garrison towns to be in our custody, only we think it necessary to
desire the government of that town for the reasons mentioned; and
further because we know not but the enemy may, according to
their former resolution, endeavour to send a flying army that way
into Scotland. So expecting satisfaction from you, as you may
from us in anything we can do you a good office, I remain your
loving friend to serve you. [Endorsed: "Received this letter by
Sir John Browne and Lieut.-Col. Mercer at 9 p.m. the 27th of
June." Seal with arms and coronet. 1½ pp.] |
| June 20. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, Warwick, Manchester, and
Loudoun, Lords Wharton, Say, Robartes, and Warriston, the two
Vanes, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Sir Wm. Waller, Sir A. Haselrigg,
Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Crew, Wallop, Browne, and
Barclay. Ordered. |
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1. That a warrant be issued for the exchange of Col. [Henry] Tillier,
prisoner in the Tower, for Sir Robt. Pye. Memd.—The Agent
returned from Denmark to be heard on Monday. |
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2. To write to Col. Massie that our opinion is unchanged, that he send up
[the names of] such as he would have to be officers, and he shall receive
commissions forthwith, and in the meantime the same [to be] officers. |
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3. That the sub-committee of Adventurers for lands in Ireland be here
to-morrow afternoon. |
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4. That the paper of the Scots' Commissioners be reported to both
Houses. |
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5. That the petition now read be recommended to the Committee for the
Army, and that the soldiers removed from Cookham and Bisham in
Berks. be employed upon service. |
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6. To report to the Commons that the gunners of Waller's train of
artillery are to be employed in the west, that the Committee of the
West be desired to take care for their payment, and that the order
for their pay out of the Ordinance of the Isle of Ely be revoked. |
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7. To write to the counties to send up their recruits and return their
answer speedily. |
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8. That 5l. be given to the Northampton messenger who brought the
news of the regaining of Leicester. |
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9. Resolved, that it is the opinion of this Committee that the enemy should
be vigorously prosecuted in the field. |
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10. That it be reported to both Houses that, while we were in debate concerning the perfecting of the above vote, the Committee of the West
came hither and presented to this Committee this paper, which we
conceived to be of that importance as we forbore to take any further
resolution until the pleasure of both Houses should be signified
concerning it. |
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11. The members [here named] are appointed a sub-committee to consider
of the business referred from the House [of Commons] concerning the
Westmoreland petition. |
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12. That the members of both Houses above named be a sub-committee to
prepare letters from the Houses to the Parliament of Scotland. |
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13. That it be reported to hoth Houses that the Scottish officers and
troopers who voluntarily engaged themselves for the defence of
Leicester, and there lost their horses and arms, that town being now
regained, may have them restored or others in their place; and that
the Houses will be pleased to recommend it to Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum, 8 E., pp. 344–346. Copy.
2½ pp.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee of Gloucester.
The good service which hath been done by the regiment of Col.
[Edw.] Harley and his own particular merit by his personal valour
and gallant deportment in that service you very well know, and we
doubt not are sufficiently sensible of and affected with. The state
of his regiment you also know, and its present want of recruits,
the speedy and effectual supply whereof we recommend unto you,
and doubt not but it being put into a state and posture fit to serve
you, he will make such an improvement of it as shall be to your
satisfaction and the advantage of the public. By Col. Harley
himself. [Interregnum 21 E., p. 23. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor of Poole. You are to deliver the
train of artillery which was left at Poole to Col. Massie, who has
the command of the force sent down for the relief of Taunton and
the service of the west. If there be any defect in the carriages
or other appurtenances, cause them to be put into a posture fit to
march. By John Priestley. [Ibid., p. 24. Copy. 1 p.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Massie. We formerly signified our desire to
have those two regiments now under the command of Major Buller,
together with your own, to be reduced into one, consisting of 600
besides officers, to be under your own immediate command, and
Major Buller to continue Major, the other officers being left to your
selection, whose names transmit hither that their commissions may
be sent to you. By Col. Harley. [Ibid., p. 25. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to the Lieutenant of the Tower. The Houses of
Parliament having resolved that Col. [Henry] Tillier shall be
exchanged for Sir Robt. Pye, who was taken prisoner by the King's
forces at Leicester, you are according to the enclosed order to set
the Colonel at liberty, that he may forthwith depart out of the
Parliament's quarters, the time given Sir Robt. on his parole, who
is here in town, being nearly elapsed. [Ibid., pp. 25, 26. Copy
=2/3 p.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to the Governor and Company of Merchant Adventurers
in London. We are advertised that Mr. Cranmer, who is at present
Governor of your Company at Rotterdam, is a person very much
disaffected to the proceedings of the Parliament, and one who upon
all opportunities doth much disservice and many ill offices to this
State. The time of election now at Midsummer being come, we
desire you that some person may be chosen who is well affected and
who may be ready to serve the true interest of the kingdom while
he serves your Company. P.S.—If the election should be passed
already we desire you that notwithstanding another may be
chosen in Cranmer's place, he being not fit to be continued doing
such daily disservice. Sent by Craven. [Ibid., pp. 26, 27. Copy.
1¼ pp.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Massie. That you might be the better furnished
with what is necessary for carrying on of a service of so great consequence as that about which you are employed, we have appointed
that train of artillery which was Sir Wm. Waller's, and was left by
him at Poole, to be delivered unto you for that service, or to whom
you should appoint, and have written to the Governor there to
that effect. And for that we are informed that there are very good
officers and gunners belonging to that train, we recommend them
to be retained still in the service with the train. You are to take
along with you in this service of the west both your own regiment
of horse and Major Buller's, to whom you are to give orders to
that purpose. Sent by Col. Harley. [Ibid., pp. 27, 28. Copy
= 1 p.] |
June 20.
Derby House. |
The same to [the Committees of] Hertford, Essex, Suffolk,
Norfolk, Norwich, and Ely. It having pleased God to give so
great success and victory to the army under the command of
Sir Thos. Fairfax as thereby to take off your fears and remove that
danger which for some time threatened your parts, and to put our
affairs thereby into so good and hopeful a posture as now they
are, we doubt not but you are duly affected therewith, and that all
thanks will be given to the Giver of all victories by all those that
have their shares in it. That the army may be the better able to
prosecute this success, and by the blessing of God to put a happy
and desirable end to these sad distractions, our desire is that it may
be completed in numbers according to the Ordinance. You are to
send up those recruits which are behind in your county, according
to our former letters, and to return us a speedy answer of what
you do therein, that the army may be put into a state fit to do
the expected service. Sent by Mr. Butler. [Ibid., pp. 28, 29.
Copy = 1 p.] |
June 21.
York. |
128. Ferd. Lord Fairfax, Francis Pierrepont, and Sir Wm.
Constable to his Excellency the Earl of Leven. This day came a
messenger from Sir Thos Glemham with a message of so strange a
nature as we never yet received nor heard to be offered to any
before this time. It was to know in case he be compelled to surrender the town [Carlisle], which, as he saith, is in a good condition to
defend themselves, to whom [he is to apply] and what conditions
will be offered him, that he may safely rely on, to which we know
not what reply to make, but refer it to your Lordship's wisdom
and great experience in businesses of this kind. We offered the
messenger directions and a convoy for his attendance on you, but
he refused in regard we would not return to Sir Thos. Glemham
an answer in writing to his verbal message. Copy. 1 p.] |
| June 21. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, the Earls of Northumberland, Manchester, and Loudoun,
Lords Say, Wharton, and Warriston, Sir G. Gerard, Sir Ph.
Stapleton, Sir H. Vane, junr., Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the Committee of the three counties [Berks., Bucks., and Oxon.]
be desired to be here on Monday to treat about the soldiers at Cookham and Bisham. |
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2. To inform Sir Thos. Fairfax that 10,000l. is coming to Newport Pagnell,
and desire him to send a convoy thither for it. |
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3. That Mr. Frost do pay 20l. upon account to the women who keep the
trumpets until answer be given to the latter. |
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4. That the papers concerning Ireland be returned to Sir John Clotworthy,
Mr. Reynolds, and Col. Jephson, with this answer, that the Committee
can give no opinion because they know not the particulars mentioned
therein. |
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5. That warrants be issued for 2,000l. mentioned in the petition now given
in by Col. Jephson. |
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6. That the messenger who came from Taunton shall have 40s. |
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7. To report to the Commons that payment may be made of the 3,750l.
assigned to Mr. Davis out of the goods at York House, who will
thereupon furnish 4,000l. for Munster, of which it stands in great
need. |
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8. To write to Col. Lidcott to convoy with his horse the money to Newport Pagnell, where Sir Thos. Fairfax will send for it. |
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9. To report to the Commons that the 31,000l. for the Scots' army may
be forthwith paid to them, and care taken for their constant pay,
so that they may not be a burden to the counties as they march,
and that we may the better expect service from them for the
kingdom. |
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10. That Col. Fiennes and the other commanders who came with the
convoy be here to-morrow at 5 p.m. |
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11. That the Committee of the West be desired to be here to-morrow
afternoon. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 347, 348. Copy.
2 pp.] |
June 21.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Lidcott. You are to
be ready with your horse to convoy the money for Sir Thos.
Fairfax's army so far as Newport Pagnell, where a convoy from
the army will bring it up to Sir Thomas. Sent by Gardner.
[Interregnum 21 E., p. 29. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 21.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We desire you to send a convoy
to Newport Pagnell for the 10,000l. coming thither for your army.
Sent by Cadwell. [Ibid., p. 30. Copy. ⅓ p.] |
June 21./July 1.
Venice. |
Advertisements from Michael Frauncis at Venice. The Duke of
Buckingham is not as yet arrived, but as I hear he was daily expected at Rome. Your servant Raphael and myself are beginning
to take care of Lord Fielding's pictures. Your bust I have not as yet
received. Count Leslie is daily expected from Rome, when Father
Boniface tells me he will give it me, which I shall send with the
rest of your things for Amsterdam consigned to Mr. Webster by the
very first good occasion. [Extract. Venice Correspondence.] |
June 21.
Before Carlisle. |
129. Lieut.-Genl. David Leslie to Sir Wm. Armyne, John [Henry]
Darley, and Richard Burrows [or Barwis], Commissioners for the
Parliament. I am sorry your occasions will not suffer me to wait
upon you, but nevertheless I shall do my endeavours till your return,
that there be no mistakes. As for the agreement betwixt my Lord
Kilcubra [Kirkcudbright] and Sir Wilfred Lawson I know of none
saving of giving out the word, which is now at an end, I being
here, in respect I conceive there is none other has power before this
town [Carlisle] to give any word but that which shall be given
by me. [Seal with arms and coronet. ½ p.] |
| June 22. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, Manchester, and
Loudoun, Lords Say and Warriston, Sir Ph. Stapleton, Sir Wm.
Waller, Sir H. Vane, junr., Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Wallop,
Browne, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. To report to both Houses the Earl of Leven's letter of the 20th, with
the paper to be given in by the Scots' Commissioners. |
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2. Likewise that an answer may be given to the former papers for that
Lord Chancellor [Loudoun] is to go into Scotland on Tuesday morning,
and will communicate the said answer and resolution to the Parliament
of Scotland and the Committee [of both kingdoms] with the army.
Amongst other papers an answer is desired to one concerning the Earl
of Roxburgh's money, plate, and jewels, and to one concerning the
going of the Earl of Lothian into Ireland, he being Lieut.-Genl. of the
Scots' army there. |
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3. Warrant for 40 barrels of gunpowder for the use of Pembroke and
Tenby. |
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4. To write to Col. Owen Rowe to furnish two tuns of match and 10 barrels
of musket bullet for the use of Pembroke and Tenby. |
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5. To report to the Commons that the match and bullet above specified
may be provided for Pembroke and Tenby. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 349, 350. Copy.
1¼ pp.] |
| June 23. |
130. Ordered in the Commons' House this day that the 23
members here named be added to the Committee where Mr. Tate
has the chair. The Committee to meet to-morrow morning at
7 o'clock in the Queen's Court, and to appoint persons to transcribe
those particulars [in the several letters and papers taken at Naseby
field] that are most material, and to consider what shall be done
with the Portugal Agent [who covered the correspondence between
the Queen and Lord Jermyn in Paris for Lord Digby] This Committee likewise to examine Mr. [John] Browne [the gunfounder]
and his son, if the House be not sitting when they are brought in.
Underwritten, |
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130. i. Mr. Long brought the Committee word that the House
had given leave this Committee might proceed in the
examination of Mr. Browne and his son, notwithstanding
that the House is sitting. June 24, 1645. [Part printed
in Commons' Journals iv., p. 183=1 p.] |
June 23.
Nottingham. |
131. Alex. Leslie Earl of Leven to Ferd. Lord Fairfax. I wish
the messenger who came from Sir Thos. Glemham had come
forwards to this place, by whom I might have known the
particulars of the message more clearly than I can understand by
your letter which mentioneth a strange offer [for the surrender of
Carlisle], whereunto if your Lordship knows not what reply to
make, I, who have not spoken with the messenger, can far less know;
howsoever, I have sent Lieut.-Genl. [David] Leslie with power
from me concerning that treaty and capitulation with the town of
Carlisle. Trusting that there will be such a compliance and agreement betwixt him and the Commissioners of the Parliament upon
the place as shall give satisfaction to all who are concerned in the
business. P.S.—There are some lords and others coming here to
the Committee with the army, and as we may possibly remove
to a further distance, I entreat you would afford them a safe convoy,
as they will acquaint you. [Copy. 1 p.] |
June 23.
Nottingham. |
132. The same to Sir Wm. Armyne and the other Commissioners
from the Parliament at Penrith. By yours of the 17 and 18 inst.
I perceive your care for a way of present entertainment of our
forces about Carlisle, and hope for the continuance thereof until
the further declaration of the pleasure of the Houses, being confident that it was never their meaning that those forces should
be reduced to such extremities, as neither to have pay nor entertainment. As for a treaty and capitulation of Carlisle, if Captain
Philipson had come hither I should have better known what
answer to have returned to his propositions, the particulars whereof
I know not, and so can make no reply to them. I trust by this
time you know my desires from Lieut.-Genl. [David] Leslie, whom
I sent with power and instructions for managing of that business,
being confident of a fair compliance and good agreement betwixt
you and him, which I very much desire. [Seal with arms and
coronet. 1 p.] |
June 23.
Nottingham. |
133. M. F. Carmichael and George Gillespie [members of the
Committee at Nottingham] with the Scots' army, to Sir Wm. Armyne
and Henry Darley, Commissioners from the Parliament of England.
We being here attending this [the Scots'] army, for the time, and
doing the best service we can toward the entertaining of a firm
union and good correspondence between the kingdoms, and the
speedy advance of our army to undertake whatsoever shall be found
fittest for the public good, and now hearing of the state of affairs
at Carlisle and the capitulation expected, our affection to the conservation and strengthening of that good correspondence and right
understanding, makes us interpose our earnest desire to you, that
there may be a cheerful condescending to Lieut.-Genl. Leslie so far
as that the town [of Carlisle] may be delivered into his custody
until the further declaration of the [English] Parliament's pleasure.
Hereby as you shall preserve your own reputation of being good
friends to our nation, so we verily believe you shall do good service to the Parliament and kingdom [of England], and shall never
have cause to repent it. We shall not need to mention the particular reasons which move the Committee here to insist on that
desire as most just and necessary, for you will know the particulars
from the Lieut.-Genl. Leslie. So trusting to your wisdom and
goodness for preventing the least occasion of jealousies and misunderstandings when the public affairs are in so fair a way, we
beseech you to believe that we have no other ends before our eyes.
[1 p.] |
| June 24. |
134. Interrogatories for the examination of John Browne, the
gunfounder and his son [before the Committee where Mr. Tate has
the chair, by order of the Commons, voted this day]. Mem.—Mr.
Walsingham's letter to your Lordships [was] dated 18 May 1645.
[1 p.] |
| June 24. |
The examination of John Brown, senr. He dwells in Martin'slane, by the Old Swan, and came out of Kent upon Thursday was
sennight; he went thither on the 12th May. He knows none of
the Walsinghams but Sir Thomas, and knows not whether he has
any son. Denies having received any letters from Mr. Walsingham.
He knows nothing of bringing any of the King's party into Kent,
nor of any direction to be given to him when the King comes into
Kent. Particulars of ordnance bespoken for the Parliament and by
order of the Committee of the Navy. Mr. Ferrers hath bespoken
300 small pieces for the market, but he has received no letters or
orders from the King or Oxford. Has not heard of any commission of array to be brought into Kent, or that his name was
used. Henry Quintine and Thos. Hawkins are his chief accountants
in the country. Mrs. Johnston is a Scotch woman. [Written on
the same paper as the preceding. 1 p.] |
| June 24. |
135. The examination of John Browne, junr. He knows none
of the Walsinghams. He lives at Horsemonden in Kent with his
father. They have three furnaces for the casting of whole and
demi-culverins, &c., and all kind of round shot. His father by
letters every week gives directions what shall be cast. He keeps
no accounts, but his father does of such as are for the Parliament.
Names of the chief workmen. What is sent up for the market is
delivered to Richard Pierson, dwelling in Philpot lane, but if
for the Parliament they go through his hands and are sent
into the Tower. Guns which are for the market or merchant are
delivered to Mr. Samuel Ferrers at the Half Moon in Thames-street.
1 p.] |
| [June 24.] |
136. [Thos. Walsingham to Lord Digby.] Notes touching
Kentish affairs, dated May 18. Be assured of the people there, as
well gentry as commons, especially Mr. Browne, the King's gunfounder, who makes all the cannon and bullet for the Parliament's
service. His advice is that his Majesty march thither with
4,000 horse and foot, and ten days before to send intelligence to
Mr. Browne, so that he may come from London into Kent, where
his works are, and against the King's coming he will provide
cannon and bullet, so that his Majesty need not bring any with
him. The rebels have no guns nor bullet but from him, and that
from hand to mouth, there being none in the Tower, which he is
forced to provide else they would put others into his works. He
hath not provided half so much bullets as was required for this
expedition. If the King come into these counties he will deprive
the rebels of all the ammunition and guns wherewith they fight
against him. That the King's forces should bring along with them
musket moulds and he will provide lead, and then it cannot be
doubted that the country will rise generally and be glad to express
their true affection to his Majesty. By this means the King will
not only gain this country but all the works which now make the
ammunition to fight against him, and so deprive the rebels of all
their resources by sea and land to offend his Majesty any longer.
This last night I received a letter, all in cipher, from London,
which discovered a high design upon Oxford and the manner how
they are designed to take it, and at what places the rebels have
[their stores]. By the next I will give your Lordship larger
account of it, if Sir Edw. Nicholas do not prevent me; he hath the
letter in his hand. [In cipher, but deciphered, and numbered
"30." 1 p.] |
| [June 24.] |
137. Minutes of the above, and of the examination of John
Browne, senr. and junr., gunfounders calendered above. [1½ pp.] |
| June 24. |
138. [Minutes of business at the Committee where Mr. Zouch
Tate has the chair?] Substance of the examinations of John
Browne, junr. and senr. [gunfounders as above]. King James's
letter to the Pope to be transcribed, figured No. 1, delivered to
Mr. Ashurst's servant. 2. Papers from the Countess of Cork to
be transcribed, presented by Greenhough to the Lords, and the
Scots acquainted with it. 3. Glamorgan's engagements and desires,
10 March 1644–5, to be transcribed by Greenhough. 4. In what
case to use the power of impressing to be transcribed by him.
5. Copy [of letter] to [the Earl of] Ormond to be transcribed and
delivered to Mr. Ashurst's servant. 6. Copy of a letter to Ormond,
with a paper enclosed, [and] three little blots, to be delivered to
Mr. Ashurst's man. 7 and 8. Copies to Ormond, do. Resolved
upon the question, That such letters as are to be presented to the
Lords be transcribed, and the originals kept by the House of
Commons, being evidence for the State. [3 pp.] |
| [June 24 ?] |
139. Information of Captain Groves against some who refuse to
find arms [at the King's musters] because they are members of the
King's guard, viz., Wm. Sherlock, Ovington Blundell, and John
Browne of Redruth. [1 p.] |
| June 24. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, and Manchester,
Lords Say, Wharton, Robartes, and Warriston, the two Vanes,
Mr. Solicitor, Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Crew, Browne, and
Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. That the letter of the Earls of Leven and Callander, and A.
Hamilton, from Nottingham of the 21st present, be reported to
both Houses. |
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2. To write to General [the Earl of] Leven and the Committee at the
Scots' army, acknowledging the receipt of their letters, the last one
we have reported to the House, and doubt not but they will have a
speedy answer to it; also to thank them for their readiness in prosecuting the war, and to desire them that a constant correspondence
may be maintained between the two armies for the best advantage
against the enemy |
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3. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax, communicating to him so much of
General Leven's letter as concerns the carrying on of the war, and
desiring him to keep up a constant intelligence with the Scots army,
that they may mutually assist each other. |
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4. That the Houses be desired to send some to the Common Council on
Tuesday, to further the bringing in of the month's pay for the Scots'
army. |
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5. To report to both Houses that Commissioners may be sent to reside
with the Scots army, it being desired by the Scots' Commissioners. |
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6. That this Committee meet to-morrow after the 2nd ser on to consider
the business of Carlisle, and all the papers treaties, &c., mentioned
in the Commons' order be sent for against that time. |
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7. That the Lieut. of the Ordnance be spoken with concerning providing
six pieces of iron ordnance for Evesham. |
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8. To write to the Governor and Committee at Evesham, transmitting
the information this Committee has received from Sergeant Wilde
and Mr. Salway of their desire to lessen their works, and to refer it
to them upon the place to do as they shall think fit for the safety of
that place. |
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9. Warrant for supply of 20 barrels of gunpowder with match and ball
proportionable to Evesham. |
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10. That the business of Sir John Corbett and Col. Mitton be considered
on Thursday. |
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11. To report to both Houses that they may express their dislike of the
tumultuous meetings and assembling of club-men, and send down
some gentlemen of the Houses into those counties to suppress those
meetings, and to put the country in order. |
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12. Warrant for 20 barrels of gunpowder and two tuns of match for
Chichester. |
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13. To write to the Committee of Sussex, and to Evesham and Worcester,
that this gunpowder is to be repaid for by those counties charged
with the furnishing of ammunition to that garrison. |
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14. To write to all except the old established garrisons that care must
be taken by the counties for providing match and ball upon the
counties' charges, and when they are furnished from the stores they
must pay money for it. |
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15. That the petition of Col. Fiennes' regiment be reported to the House,
with a commendation of their good service, particularly in the late
battle, that it is the opinion of this Committee they [should] be continued in service and receive for the present 1,000l., and a settled
course taken for their pay in future. |
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16. That Col. Fiennes and his regiment be desired to go into Hants. |
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17. That they commence their march to-morrow. |
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18. That so much of the letter from Lancashire of the 7th as concerns
the imprisonment of Birch and Harrison be reported to both
Houses. |
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19. That Mr. Weckherlin do give an account of what has been done about
the Declaration, and that he get it translated into Dutch and
printed. |
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20. That Mr. Solicitor be desired to procure the letters of the King to
the Queen which mention the state of France, and that he bring
them to this Committee. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 350–353. Copy.
3½ pp.] |
June 24.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to [Alex.] Earl of Leven and
the Committee [of both kingdoms with the Scottish army]. We
have received yours from Nottingham, and give you thanks for your
great readiness to carry on and prosecute the war in the field. We
have appointed to report your letter to the Houses, and doubt not
but you will have a speedy answer thereto. We send a copy of
ours to Sir Thomas Fairfax, desiring him to keep up constant intelligence with your army, as we desire you also to do with them,
that by mutual intelligence and assistance as there shall be occasion
the war may be effectually and vigorously carried on to the best
advantage of the public. Sent by Bulmer. [Interregnum 21 E.,
pp. 30, 31. Copy = 2/3 p.] |
June 24.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. By the enclosed you will see
the readiness of the Scots' army to prosecute the war effectually
against the enemy in the field. We desire you to maintain
constant intelligence with that army, that by mutual assistance
that work may be most vigorously and effectually carried on.
We know you will omit no opportunity to prosecute it, and
therefore leave it to you being at the place to do in such manner as
you may judge best. Sent by Mr. Hanbury. [Ibid., p. 31. Copy.
2/3 p.] |
| June 25. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Warwick and Manchester, Lords Robartes and
Warriston, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Wallop, Browne, and Barclay.
Ordered, |
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1. To write to the Scottish army sending intelligence of the King's going
to Bristol, &c., and of Sir Thos. Fairfax's march, and to desire them to
march towards Worcester. |
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2. To write to the Committee or Treasurers of Goldsmiths' Hall to provide
the month's pay for the Scottish army, as it is to march to
Worcester. |
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3. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax. |
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4. That Col. Fiennes do march toward Aldermaston [in Berks.] and
endeavour a junction with Sir Thos. Fairfax, whom he is to advertise
hereof. |
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5. To report to the Commons that Col. Fiennes is directed to join with
Sir Thos., and to request that care be taken for providing money for
their encouragement. |
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6. That the letters from the Earl of Leven to Lord Warriston be reported
to the House. |
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7. As also the letter of the 23rd present from Sir Thos., except the clause
concerning the numbers gone from his army. |
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8. To write to Sir John Gell to march up with his horse to Worcester
accompanying the Scottish army; leaving only so many horse as with
those of Yorkshire and Col. Rossiter's may suffice to secure the
country on both sides the river [Trent] from Newark garrison. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 353, 354. Copy.
1½ pp.] |
June 25.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Col. Fiennes. We have
appointed your regiment to march with Fairfax's army westward.
In order to join with him you are to march to Aldermaston [in
Berks.], and proceed thence to such place as he shall appoint.
Sent by Mr. Binding. [Interregnum 21 E., p. 32. Copy. ½ p.] |
June 25.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have received yours of the
23rd from Warwick giving notice of the King's motions, and of
your opinion to march toward the west, and have sent a copy of it
to the Earl of Leven. We have desired the Scots' army to march
with what speed they can towards Worcester, and enclose a copy
of our letter. We leave it wholly to you, who are upon the place,
to employ the army as you shall judge best. We have ordered
Col. Fiennes to march with you, and are in consultation what other
forces can be joined also to yours. Sent by Pidcock. [Ibid.,
pp. 32, 33. Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 25.
Derby House. |
The same to the Earl of Leven and the Committee [of both
kingdoms with the Scots' army]. By the enclosed just received
from Sir Thos. Fairfax you will see the movements both of the
enemy and of our own army. We conceive that if you march
presently toward Worcester it may perhaps be had without much
difficulty, and you [will] be there in a very fit posture to oppose
the King's motions if he should return northward, or to join with
or assist our army, or receive assistance from them as there shall
be occasion, and our affairs will be put thereby into a hopeful condition. In the meantime you will find [there] good and convenient
quarter and accommodation for your army. We having received
your letter desiring to know upon what service your army might
be employed with most advantage, do desire you to march to
Worcester presently, which we doubt not but the Houses will
concur with. Expedition in this service being so necessary, we
would not omit this day, being the Fast day, to desire your march.
Care will be taken to despatch the money which is to come to you
to some place upon your march. Sent by Mr. Fleetwood. [Ibid.,
pp. 33, 34. Copy=1 p.] |
June 25.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee or Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall.
The Scottish army, after a long and tedious march, is now about
Nottingham, and upon the desire of this Committee is speedily to
march toward Worcester. The Houses, considering the great arrear
due to that army, and that for a long time they have received no
money, and finding the City's readiness and cheerfulness to
advance a month's pay to that army, have passed an Ordinance
for their security. We do therefore earnestly desire you to certify
this Committee how much of the money is ready, and to use all
possible expedition in providing the remainder thereof that it may
be sent away speedily for their encouragement. Sent by Craven.
[Ibid., p. 34. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 25.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir John Gell. March with the horse which we
appointed to be under your command to join with the Scots' army,
who are marching toward Worcester; but leave so many behind
as may, with those of Yorkshire and Col. Rosseter's, be sufficient
to secure the country on both sides the Trent from spoil by the
garrison of Newark. Sent by Mr. Fleetwood. [Ibid., p. 35.
Copy. ½ p.] |
June 26.
Court at Oxford. |
Warrant under the Privy Seal to the Exchequer. To pay to Sir
George Strode and John Wandesford, Esq., or their assigns, 3,000l.,
or such sums as you shall think fit, for provision of arms and
ammunition according as they shall disburse the same, to be taken
by imprest upon accompt. [Vol. 498, No. 8, p. 48. Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 26. |
140. An additional Ordinance of the Lords and Commons for
the better taking and expediting the accompts of the whole
kingdom; ordered to be printed 26 June 1645. Printed by T. W.
for Edw. Husbands, printer for the Commons. [Printed in the
Lords' Journals, vol. vii., pp. 458–461. Pamphlet form. 13 pp.] |
| June 26. |
141. Another copy of the same. [13 pp.] |
| June 26. |
142. Paper concerning the garrisoning of the towns of Carlisle
and Berwick, which was re-presented by the Commissioners for the
Parliament of Scotland to both Houses of the English Parliament
[and which was reported by Sir H. Vane to the Commons on the
28th inst.]. At the conference this day with your Lordships and
these gentlemen, an instruction from both Houses to their Commissioners sent to Scotland was read, wherein it is desired that
Berwick and Carlisle, whensoever they should be secured from the
Papists and malignants, shall be delivered over into the hands of
such as shall be appointed by the two Houses to receive them;
which instruction was never communicated to the Convention of
the Estates of Scotland nor to their Committees. But those instructions being laid aside in favour of other propositions, a
Scottish garrison was placed in Berwick by mutual advice and the
consent of both kingdoms, as that which did conduce to the
mutual interest of both nations, and is expressed in the treaty
concerning that garrison. We presented a paper to both Houses
concerning the business of Carlisle the 24th inst., and shall now
give an account of our whole proceedings therein to the Committee
of Estates, residing with the [Scottish] army, to whom properly the
consideration of matters of that nature, in so far as concerns the
interest of our nation, doth belong, and who have much more to
say in that business than is known to us. In the meantime we
thought fit to communicate to both Houses a copy of the letter
from Lord Fairfax and the Committee at York to his Excellency
the Earl of Leven with his answer concerning that business. [See
above June 21 and 23.] And earnestly desire that the Houses
would be pleased to delay their resolution therein, being the
subject of a treaty between the kingdoms, till the return of the
answer of the Committee of Estates; or, which we rather desire,
that according to the earnest request of the Earl of Leven and that
Committee in their letters reported [by Sir H. Vane] to both
Houses a Committee may be speedily sent from the Houses to the
Scottish army according to the treaty, whereby the business of
Carlisle, and all other things concerning that army, may be carried
with the greater unanimity and fair correspondence between the
kingdoms. Signed John Chelsie [Cheesley] by command of the
Commissioners for the Parliament of Scotland [Copy. 1 p.] |
| June 26. |
143. Report of the proceedings this day, at the Committee of
Lords and Commons appointed to treat with the Scots' Commissioners. In pursuance of an order of the House of Commons of
the 24th inst. we have perused the treaties and instructions therein
mentioned, and find in the large treaty the eight demands, and the
answer thereto in these words:—"Concerning the eighth demand,
for a happy and durable peace, which is the chiefest of all our
desires, and unto which all our former seven articles, being now
agreed upon, are as many preparations. We do first of all desire
that all monuments, tokens, and shows of hostility upon the Borders
of the two kingdoms may be taken away, and that for the reasons
and considerations particularly expressed in the paper of the 10th
February 1640[–1]. That not only the garrisons of Berwick and
Carlisle may be removed, but that the works may be slighted and
the places dismantled. It is answered and agreed upon the 14th June
That his Majesty is desirous that all things betwixt the kingdoms
of England and Scotland be reduced into the same state they were
before the beginning of the late troubles; and therefore he doth
give his assent to the advice of the two Houses that the garrisons
of Berwick and Carlisle, upon the disbanding of the Scottish army,
now in England, be removed, and their fortifications be reduced to
the same condition they were in before the late troubles. So that all
fortifications in Scotland shall be likewise similarly dealt with, and
the works be not repaired but suffered to decay. This to be without prejudice to his Majesty's former grant of the second demand,
concerning the keeping of the castles of Scotland. In the Articles of
the Instructions of 13th July we find the 12th article provides that
the city of Carlisle and the towns of Newcastle and Berwick,
whensoever they shall be secured from the Papists and malignants,
shall be delivered over into the hands of such persons and garrisons
as shall be appointed to receive and defend the same by the two
Houses of Parliament. That in the other treaties concerning the
Covenant and Berwick, we find nothing concerning the fortifying or
garrisoning of Carlisle." [Endorsed: "The Report of the Committee of Lords and Commons, being of the Committee of both
kingdoms, to both Houses, 26th of June 1645." [Copy. 1⅓ pp.] |
June 26.
Drawdyke [Castle]. |
144. Lieut.-Genl. David Leslie to Sir Wm. Armyne, H. Darley,
and Richd. Barwis, Commissioners from the Parliament. Before
yours came to my hands I had appointed a meeting with Sir Thos.
Glemham at 2 p.m., which will not suffer me to give you a meeting
according to my desire; but to-morrow I will not fail to wait upon
you there or elsewhere, and what passes shall be made known to you.
[Seal with arms. ½ p.] |
June 26.
Hescatte. [Hesket-in-the Forest.] |
145. Sir Wm. Armyne and the other Commissioners from the
Parliament to Lieut.-Genl. David Leslie. According to your appointment by Capt. Stodard, we came to Hescatte [Hesket] to have
met you this day at 1 o'clock, but within a mile of that place we
met your servant with your letter, notifying your appointment
with Sir Thos. Glemham. We cannot but think it very strange
that you and those under your command should so frequently have
intercourse with our adversaries, without acquainting us in the
least measure with your negotiations, when we have acquainted
Lord Kirkcudbright with all our proceedings, ever since our coming
into these parts, and did expect that the same course should have
been continued still. But since it is not, we must let you know,
in the name of both Houses, by whom we are sent here to supply
the place of their General in these northern parts, that whatsoever
is done concerning Carlisle without our knowledge and privity, we
do hereby protest against. We desire you to advise well of the
treaty betwixt both nations and the solemn national Covenant, that
there be nothing wanting on your part, as there shall be none on
ours, to preserve that mutual concord, correspondence, and good
agreement which all honest and true-hearted men and men of
honour will labour to preserve to their lives' end. We have sent
Captain Hudson to satisfy Sir Thos. Glemham that if he treat with
us concerning the delivery of Carlisle upon honourable and just
terms, he shall be sure to have them observed by us, and as far as
the Parliament of England hath any power. We do expect Captain
Philipson should have the benefit of his passes, under our hands
and those of Lord Kirkcudbright, Lord Fairfax, and the Committee
at York. Otherwise we must refer the business to those who may
do both you and us right. We do not understand why you should
trouble yourself to send a horse guard where Col. Lawson's regiment
lies. For if you think that post too weak, we can command more
men thither when we please. Sir, we desire you to take these things
seriously into your consideration. We came here into this country
at the earnest entreaty of his Excellence the Lord Genl. Leven and
for the service of the Parliament and your army, but not to be
affronted, for, the Lord's name be praised, we are not yet in so low
a condition but we can requite courtesies and be sensible of
injuries. We cannot give you a meeting to-morrow, because it is a
day appointed by the Parliament for a thanksgiving for the late
victory [near Naseby] obtained over the King's forces, but we
intend to be at Rose Castle at night. [Copy. 1 p.] |
June 26.
Carlisle. |
146. Sir Thos Glemham to Sir Wm. Armyne and the rest of the
Commissioners from the Parliament at Penrith. When I last
heard from you, you engaged yourselves unto me you would assure
the consents of Lords Leven and Fairfax for the rendering of this
town on honourable conditions to the English forces before it, when
necessity might enforce us to it. To that end Capt. Philipson was
employed by me, at your desire, unto them both. His journey has
been ineffectual, and himself is detained [though] having your pass
Withal you stop several of our prisoners whose ransoms are already
paid by us unto Col. Briggs at his desire, and the consent of your
officers. You have written now that what honourable conditions I
shall make with you concerning the surrendering of this place shall
be confirmed by both Houses. The former are not made good, and
I have no assurance from any one general of the latter by your
letters. If necessity compe's me to capitulate for the rendering of
this town, you may assure yourselves it shall be to those who show
me the assurance of a general for it, from whom I may expect performance of conditions. [Endorsed: "A letter from Sir Thos.
Glemham returned by Capt. Hudson." 1 p.] |
| June 26. |
147. Mem. from the Commi[ttee where Mr. Tate has the chair].
Mr. Coytmore, secretary to the Earl of Warwick, made inquiries
of Sir Thos. Walsingham. There is another Walsingham dwelling
in Kent near where the great brass ordnance is made, as Sir Edw.
Hales informed Sir Thos. Walsingham; also one of that name
servant to Mr. Squibb, a teller in the Exchequer. Underwritten, |
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174. i. Walsingham Sherley, inquire of Sir Thomas Pelham.
[1½ p.] |
| June 26. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, Manchester, and
Lords Say, Robartes, Wharton, and Warriston, the two Vanes, Sir
Ph. Stapleton, Sir Arthur Haselrigg, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs.
Wallop and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. To be reported to the Commons that in regard Col. Fiennes is to be
sent into the west, 1,500l. may be provided for them. |
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2. That the Scottish Commissioners' paper of the 26th present be reported to both Houses. At the Committee of both Houses. |
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3. That the words of the large treaty be written out and the 12th article
of the Instructions, and reported to both Houses, and likewise that this
Committee has perused the other treaties with Scotland, both that
concerning the Covenant and that concerning Berwick, and can find
in them nothing concerning Carlisle. At the Committee of both
kingdoms. |
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4. That this be reported to-morrow with the papers to be given in by
the Scots' Commissioners. |
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Afternoon sitting. |
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5. That the letter to Sir Thos. Fairfax, with the alteration, be sent to
him. |
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6. To write to General [the Earl of] Leven. |
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7. That a clause be inserted in the letter to Sir John Gell directing him
to leave those troops of his which are at Leicester there still. |
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8. To desire the Commons to despatch the business of the trumpeters
who attend continually on this Committee, but can receive no answer. |
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9. To write to the Committee of Salop thanking them for their good
service, and informing them that this Committee will take care for
their supplies. |
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10. That the letter of the 21st instant [to Sir Thos. Fairfax] be sent with
a postscript signifying that it was left behind by some casualty. |
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11. That a postscript be added to Sir Thomas's letter to know whether the
remonstrance of the General Assembly of Scotland, sent from this
Committee, be forwarded to the King. |
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12. That letters be written to Northampton, Coventry, Warwick, and
Leicester to furnish provisions and carriages for the Scottish army,
also provisions to be furnished at Alcester, it being on the way the
Scots are to march to Worcester. |
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13. That a letter be written to Mr. [Walter] Strickland, directing that he
cause the Declaration of the Houses [of Parliament] to be translated
into Dutch, printed and published. |
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[14.] At the Committee of Lords and Commons appointed to treat with the
Scots' Commissioners it was this day determined. In pursuance of
an order of the Commons of the 24th instant, we have perused the
treaties and instructions therein mentioned, and find in the large
treaty the eighth demand and the answer thereto in these words.
[See above, p. 613, No. 143.] |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 355–357 and 370, 371.
Copy. 4 pp.] |
| [June 26 ?] |
Report of the Committee of Lords and Commons appointed to
treat with the States [General of the United Provinces'] Ambassadors to both Houses of Parliament. That the Ambassadors
demand that the subjects of the United Netherlands might have
granted them a free trade and commerce into all ports and
harbours of this kingdom of England according to the law of
nature and custom, of all nations; declaring against the Ordinance
of Reprisal, dated 30th Nov. 1843, and the Declaration of both
Houses upon the said Ordinance, dated 30th Aug. 1644. Upon
debate and consideration of the arguments and allegations on both
sides, this Committee do find—That in case free trade and commerce be granted, these inconveniences [here stated] were represented as likely to follow. And in case free trade and commerce be not granted, these inconveniences [here stated] were
represented. Upon consideration of the whole, this Committee are
of opinion—That forasmuch as this is a matter of very great
consequence, having relation to foreign States and Princes, and that
the State of Scotland is with this kingdom concerned in the same,
that [therefore] it be referred to the Committee of both kingdoms
to consider on the whole matter, and they to return their opinion
thereupon to both Houses. [4 pp. In Holland Correspondence.] |
June 26.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committees of Cheshire,
Stafford, Nottingham, and Yorkshire. We are sorry that your
horse which were with Sir John Gell are returned home, he being
appointed to join with the Scots' army, who are designed to march
toward Worcester to oppose the remainder of the King's army and
hinder his recruiting while Sir Thos. Fairfax is employed to the
west. We therefore desire you forthwith, with all expedition, to
march to Sir John Gell with that proportion of horse formerly
appointed to be with him, and [so proceed] with him toward the
Earl of Leven and receive his orders for this service. Sent by
Mr. Crips. [Ibid., pp. 35, 36. Copy=½ p.] |
June 26.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committees of Coventry and Leicester. Make
provision of victuals in all places where the Scots' army may pass
in their march southward through your counties, for their better
accommodation and expedition therein. To the like effect as that
of the 16th to Nottingham and Derby. [See p. 596.] Sent by
Newman. [Ibid. Minute.] |
June 26.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have received from the
west the intelligence enclosed, being the copy of a letter from
Col. Cooke at Taunton to Col. Massie, and also hear by a messenger
who came out of Taunton on Wednesday last that the enemy is
near 5,000 horse and as many foot, and that Col. Massie will be
to-morrow night at Romsey on his march to Taunton with 2,200
horse and dragoons. It being this day resolved in the House of
Commons that it should be specially recommended to this Committee to take care of the safety of the west and the garrisons there
with regard to the whole kingdom, we recommend the same to
your care, leaving the whole [business] to you to do therein as you
shall see cause and may judge best. We desire to know by the
first occasion whether you have sent the Remonstrance of the
General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to the King. Written
on the 21st, but sent by Priestley on the 26th. [Ibid., pp. 36, 37.
Copy=1 p.] |
June 26.
Derby House. |
The same to Alex. Earl of Leven and the Committee [of both
kingdoms with the Scots' army]. The intelligence received from
Sir Thos. Fairfax, and what we have thereupon written to him,
we send enclosed with ours to Sir John Gell, the same being also,
mutatis mutandis, written to all the counties from which the horse
of that brigade are to come. Sent by Crips. [Ibid., pp. 40, 41.
Copy=2/3 p.] |
June 26.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We received yours of the 23rd
from Warwick yesterday. In our answer we enclosed a copy of
ours to the Scots' army for their marching toward Worcester. We
then left it to you, as we still do, to improve those forces as you
should judge best. In regard of the pressing necessity of relieving
the party within Taunton, and of breaking the King's forces in
the west, we approve your intention, mentioned in your letter, of
marching to the west; yet if you upon the place shall judge
otherwise, we leave it wholly to you to do as you think most
advantageous. We conceive this may be done before the enemy
can be increased by any new accession [of strength] from the King,
which, owing to the posture you are now in, could not march to
them for fear of you; besides, the King's recruiting will take up a
longer time, and the forces with him will be sufficiently opposed
by the Scots' army and the horse of Sir John Gell, which we
intended for the same service, but which we are very sorry to hear
have gone to their several places. Sent by Priestley at 9 p.m.
[Ibid., pp. 41, 42. Copy=1¼ pp.] |
| June 27. |
148. Instructions from the King to Daniel O'Neill, Groom of the
Bedchamber. You are to repair to our ports of Dartmouth and
Falmouth, where you are to confer with Sir N. Crispe and Capt.
Haesdonck, or other owners of ships or frigates in our service. You
are to let them know that, whereas by a clause in their several
commissions, they are obliged to employ their frigates for six
weeks at our special command, we giving them satisfaction for the
same; we have now occasion for their service, and require them to
be in readiness to expect our orders, for all such ships or frigates
as can, within a fortnight or three weeks, be set to sea for a month
or six weeks service; and that for the present they do send immediately with you over into Ireland all such frigates as are now
fitted and ready, there to expect such order as they shall receive
from the Marquis of Ormond. In case you find that more than
one frigate cannot within a few days be ready, you are to make
choice of the nimblest vessel you can there find, and whilst the
others are preparing, you forthwith transport yourself to the
Marquis of Ormond, there to pursue such further directions as we
here give you, having first advertised us by express what we may
rely on, and when, concerning the shipping aforesaid expected for
our service. You are to represent unto the Marquis of Ormond the
great importance [it will be] to the good of our affairs, that we
be speedily supplied from our kingdom of Ireland with some good
number of foot; that we should be very glad you could frame
such a body there, to be sent over, as might be worthy his coming
to command it, in which case when we hear from him we will give
him further directions; but for the present, that no time must be
lost in sending over what numbers can be spared of our old English
army there, as well as what may be procured of the Irish, together
with the best artillery, as well for battery as the field, that the
Marquis can assist us withal. You are to acquaint him with the
diligence used here to procure shipping for their transport. You
are also to employ yourself in soliciting what aids of all kinds may
possibly be had from the Irish, according as you shall be instructed
from the Marquis, and what by his appointment you shall promise
or engage in our name by way of invitation or encouragement to
our service unto any in that kingdom, we will be careful to make
good; but in this and all things else of your negotiation there, you
are strictly and punctually to govern yourself by such directions
as you shall receive from the Marquis, and no otherwise. Of all
this, and what we may expect from thence, and when, you are to
give the speediest and punctualest accounts you can unto our
Principal Secretary of State attending. [This is a copy and numbered 69, showing it to have been amongst the papers taken at
Sherburn. Printed in Appendix to Ludlow's Memoirs, ed. 1751,
p. 492. =2¼ pp.] |
June 27.
Stanwix. |
149. Lieut.-Genl. David Leslie to Sir Wm. Armyne and the
other Commissioners from the Parliament. I am sorry my letter
came not sooner to your hands; truly the fault was not mine, but
the negligence of the bearer. The confidence you have of my
fidelity, I hope it is not so slender that you will believe any act
should proceed from me in this cause not beseeming a soldier and
an advancer of your service. Until this day I could give you no
perfect account what the purport of Sir Thomas Glemham's discourse and mine was like to produce. You may now be pleased
to know that we have signed an accord for surrendering the town
[of Carlisle], which was a thing much longed and wished for by us
all, and I hope you will not only be sharers of our joy but likewise
heartily approve thereof. As for securing the place, till the Committee of both kingdoms determine of a Governor, I shall put in it
a sufficient garrison. You were pleased to say in your letter that
what should be treated on without you, you would protest against
it; give me leave to tell you I do nothing without a warrant, and
that from those as when you see their orders you will not question
it; the copy whereof I send you by this bearer, whereof I desire
you take notice. I have sent this gentleman to you on purpose
that I may know where and when conveniently I may wait on
you, to whom in every particular you may give trust. [Endorsed:
"Received this letter the 27th of June at 9 p.m., by Sir John
Browne and Lieut.-Col. Mercer." Seal, with coronet and device.
1 p.] |
| June 27. |
150. The Commissioners from the Parliament to Lieut.-Genl.
David Leslie. There is a general report that you have agreed and
concluded on articles with Sir Thos. Glemham for rendering the
town of Carlisle. If it be so, you know very well it is without
our knowledge and advice what hath passed betwixt you. And so
soon as it shall be in our power we do hereby demand that an
Englishman may be Governor of Carlisle, and such English forces
put into it as may be thought fit to secure that place until the
pleasure of the Parliament [at Westminster] be further known.
To this we expect your answer, for we conceive you are in the
Parliament's service. [Copy. 1 p.] |
| June 27. |
151. Examination of Thos. Oldfield, dwelling in Old-street,
once a workman for Mr. John Browne, the gunfounder. That
Mr. Browne did send unto the King four men to cast ordnance
about two years since. A woman living with Mrs. Hester, a
kinswoman of Browne, said she knew that the King had intelligence
weekly and daily from London. Underwritten, |
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151. i. Robt. Clerke, servant to Mr. Browne, to testify concerning
Mr. Browne's being with the King when he came to the
Parliament for the five members. |
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151. ii. Testimony of Sir Thos. Walsingham. That in the year
1643, he being a prisoner amongst the rebels in Kent, he
heard there said, that if the [Royalists] got to Yalding
they should do well enough for ordnance, for Mr. Browne
was their friend. [1 p.] |
| June 27. |
152. Examination of Richd. Pierson, dwelling in Philpot-lane.
That Hugh Richardson, one of Browne's workmen, left him about
two years since, and is now at Oxford. Particulars concerning
other workmen. That they should have delivered in for Sir Thos.
Fairfax's army 4,000 saker shot, but that only 2,000 was delivered
in upon the first march of that army, and that there is no more.
Being re-examined he confessed he did not know that any more
than 2,000 shot was required for Sir Thos. Fairfax's army and that
the other 2,000 was for the navy. [1 p.] |
| June 27. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Warwick, and Manchester, Lords
Say, Wharton, and Warriston, the two Vanes, Mr. Solicitor,
Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont, Wallop, and Browne.
Ordered, |
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1. To write to Sir Thos. Fairfax that this Committee have appointed
Mr. Bedford to employ messengers for procuring better intelligence,
and to request that Mr. Norton may be taken notice of, which will be
of advantage to him in obtaining better intelligence, and also of this
Committee. |
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2. That a duplicate of the letter to Col. Morgan be delivered to Mr. Pury. |
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3. That duplicates of the letters to the Earl of Leven and Sir Thos. Fairfax
be despatched. |
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4. That the letter from the Earl of Leven of the 24th and 25th be reported
to the Houses, together with this Committee's answer of the 25th;
and that the Houses be earnestly desired to return an answer to
Leven's letter of the 23rd [see p. 606], which will tend very much to
the encouragement of that [the Scottish] army. |
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5. That two [members] of the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall be desired
to come to-morrow to this Committee, to give an account of the
moneys of the monthly collection. |
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6. That the paper of the Scottish Commissioners of the 26th concerning
Carlisle be reported to both Houses. |
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7. To report to the Commons that as some of the provisions intended for
Ireland were taken for the use of the garrisons of Pembroke and
Tenby, the garrison of Enniskillen, hitherto held by Sir Wm. Cole,
to whom those provisions belonged, will be in danger to be lost, being
a place of very great consequence [unless they be made good]. |
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8. An order to the Officers of the Ordnance to send six pieces of iron
ordnance, viz., 2 demi-culverin, 2 culverin, and 2 sacres, or if those
be not there some others in their stead, for Evesholme [Evesham],
[the same] to be delivered to the Committee of Worcestershire to be
sent accordingly. |
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9. That Sir Wm. Brereton, Sir Thos. Middleton, and Mr. Corbet be desired to be here to-morrow afternoon, as also Sir John Merrick and
the Pembrokeshire gentlemen. |
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10. Mem.—To look out Sir John Norwich's letter concerning Major Layfield's deserting Burley House against to-morrow. |
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11. To report to the Commons that the Scots' Commissioners are very
desirous for an answer to their papers, especially that given in on
Saturday, before Lord Chancellor [Loudoun's] departure hence for
Scotland. |
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12. [Likewise] that part of Sir Thos. Fairfax's letter containing the intelligence to be sent to the Earl of Leven. |
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13. To write to Sir Thos., approving his intention of marching westward
with all speed, but leaving it to him to do as he shall judge fit, being
on the place, and desiring him to send notice to Taunton. |
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14. To write to Col. Massie, thanking him for his care of the service. and
desiring him to keep constant intelligence with Sir Thomas, also to
improve the force with him as he best can, and to give intelligence
to Taunton. |
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15. That Sir Thomas's letter of the 26th be reported to the Commons, who
are desired to take some speedy course for supplying the defects
therein mentioned, [especially by] the sending up recruits, and that
some course may be taken in the counties for punishing runaways,
the Ordinance being now passed. |
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16. That the first part of the letter from Gloucester be reported to the
House [of Commons]. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 357–360. Copy=
3 pp.] |
June 27.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to the Committee of Salop.
Those many good services you have performed with your small
numbers and weak supplies, for the freeing of your oppressed
country from the enemy, are of such importance to the public that
we cannot but take notice of, and much commend your wisdom and
care for so good a conduct and managing of that force, you have
thereby, besides [securing] your own freedom, deprived the enemy
both of his former levies of men and the command of the passes of
the Severn, by which he was wont to draw his supplies and
recruits from Wales. We return you thanks for these good
services, and doubt not but you will still go on with the same
resolution. As for the ammunition you wrote for it is being
procured, and you may rest assured of our readiness to give you
every encouragement and supply what may be within our power.
Given to Mr. Corbett. [Interregnum 21 E., pp. 37, 38. Copy.
1½ pp.] |
June 27.
Derby House. |
The same to Col. Massie. We have received advertisement of
your advance westward, and thank you for your great care and
diligence in a service so important. You must have heard of Sir
Thos. Fairfax's advance, and you also know the state of the
enemy's forces and the necessities of Taunton, and therefore we
leave it to you, who are upon the place, to make improvement of
the forces under your command as you may judge best. We
desire you to give notice to those in Taunton of the approach of
their relief. Keep constant intelligence with Sir Thos. Fairfax.
Sent by Craven. [Ibid., p. 37. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 27.
Derby House. |
The same to Alex. Earl of Leven and the Committee [of both
kingdoms with the Scots' army]. By ours of the 25, we desired
your march toward Worcester, since which we have intelligence
that the King is still at Hereford. And for that Sir Thos. Fairfax
has now marched far westward for the relief of the party at
Taunton and the breaking of the enemy's forces in the west, we
again urge you to speed your march toward Worcester for opposing
the forces that are with the King. We have directed the horse
which were lately with Sir John Gell to march with you, we hope
they will be speedily ready, and doubt not but you will march
with all expedition and appoint them a rendezvous whither they
may march to join you. The better half of the month's pay will
be ready next week, and shall be sent either to Coventry or
Warwick. Sent by Newman. [Ibid., pp. 39, 40. Copy=1 p.] |
June 27.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. We have just received yours of
the 26th from Lechlade [in Gloucestershire], and desire to confirm
our approval of your intention to march westward with expedition,
but leave it to you who are on the place to do as you may judge
fit. Send advertisement [of your approach] to those of Taunton
for their better encouragement. Sent by Craven. [Ibid., p. 42.
Copy. ½ p.] |
| June 28. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Earls of Northumberland, Essex, and Manchester, Lords
Say, Wharton, and Warriston, Mr. Recorder, and Messrs. Pierrepont,
Crew, Wallop, and Barclay. Ordered, |
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1. To report to the Commons the necessity of maintaining the garrisons
of Lynn, Cambridge, and Huntingdon, and to desire that some course
may be taken for securing some [certain] maintenance. |
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2. To inform General [the Earl of] Leven that we have appointed the
horse of Warwick, Coventry, and Evesham to join the Scottish army
on its march to Worcester, but to leave sufficient horse for the preservation of the country on either side of the river [Trent] from the
incursions and spoil of the garrison of Newark. |
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3. To write to the said places to receive their orders from General
Leven. |
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4. To inform Sir Thos. Fairfax that order is taken for his recruits who
are to come up to Reading. |
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5. To report to the Commons that 100 barrels of gunpowder with match
and ball proportionable may be provided and sent to Pembroke and
Tenby with all possible expedition. |
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6. That Mr. Greene do lend 50 barrels of powder for the use of the
garrisons of Pembroke and Tenby, which shall be repaid speedily. |
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7. To write to Major-Genl. Laughorne, Mayor of Pembroke, and Capt.
Swanley, thanking them for their service and desiring them to continue their efforts, and care shall be taken for their supplies. Sir
Wm. Brereton, Sir Thos. Middleton, and Mr. Corbet to be here on
Monday. |
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8. That letters brought to this Committee by Mr. Skinner be delivered
back again to M. De la Forbe's servant. |
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9. That the [Committee of] Militia be desired to provide 100 mounted
musketeers for a convoy to St. Albans upon Tuesday. |
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10. That the Committee of Herts. be desired to have ready 100 horse to
convoy provisions from St. Albans to Newport Pagnell on Tuesday,
at night. |
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11. That Sir Samuel Luke be desired to send this money for the Scottish
army safely to Northampton. |
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12. That the Waggon-master General do provide two waggons and teams
to carry provisions to Northampton or further as shall be thought fit. |
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13. To write to Capt. Samuel More to take care of Montgomery Castle till
the Houses or this Committee shall give further order. |
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14. To report to the Commons the great want of powder, and to desire that
Mr. Greene may be heard concerning it. |
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15. Sub-committee [named] to hear the business of Major Layfield and
report to this Committee. |
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16. That 5l. be given to such persons as the sub-committee shall direct. |
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17. To write to Mr. Purefoy and the Committee of Warwick to cause a
settlement of the accompt of Major Pout, and that care be taken for
supply of his distressed widow. |
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18. That the paper given in by the Scots' Commissioners concerning ships
to attend the coasts of Scotland be specially recommended to the
Committee of the Admiralty. |
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19. To write to Major-Genl. Browne enclosing Mr. Whightwicke's petition,
and desiring him to take means for release of his son, either by
exchange or by taking some of theirs for that purpose. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 360-363. Copy=
3 pp.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to Alex. Earl of Leven and
the Committee [of both kingdoms with the Scots' army]. We
formerly wrote to you that Sir John Gell's brigade of horse should
join with you in the service about Worcester, excepting so many
as should be required to defend the country on both sides the Trent
from the incursions and spoils of the garrison of Newark. Now
for that we are informed that that garrison is very strong we have
written to the Committees at Warwick and at Evesham in Worcestershire to join with you upon your coming into those parts, the
better to enable you to leave a party sufficient for the preservation
of those parts. Send a convoy to Northampton on Friday to bring
up the money for your army. Sent by Potter. [Interregnum
21 E., p. 43. Copy. 1 p.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The like letter to Sir John Gell, mutatis mutandis, with the
exception of the last clause about bringing up the money. [Ibid.,
Minute.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committees at Coventry and Evesham. The
army of the Scots being designed to march toward Worcester, and
part of Sir John Gell's horse, which were to have joined it, having
to be left to guard the country against the garrison of Newark,
you are desired to send what horse you can spare to march with
the Scots' army that way. You are to receive orders from his
Excellency in that service. Sent by Potter. [Ibid., p. 44. Copy.
2/3 p.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Thos. Fairfax. There is care taken for your
recruits to be at Reading by the 16th of July, there to be delivered
to your officers. Let officers be appointed to receive them that
they straggle not away, as we have written earnestly to the
counties to send them up effectually by that time. Concerning
other provisions for the army you will receive information from the
Committee of the Army. Sent by Constantine. [Ibid., pp. 44, 45.
Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The same to the same. For the better intelligence of this Committee we have appointed Mr. Bedford to employ messengers for
that purpose, one being Mr. Norton, who is to have quarters
assigned him in your army, which will also be of advantage for
your better intelligence. Committed to Mr. Bedford's care. [Ibid.,
p. 46. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 28.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee at Hertford. You are to provide
100 horse as a convoy for some provisions as far as Newport
[Pagnell], the same being on their way to Hatfield and Northampton. Sent by Durand. [Ibid., pp. 46, 47. Copy=½ p.] |
June 29.
Paris. |
153. Wm. [Marquis of] Newcastle to Captain Brown Bushell
chez Richd. Alford at St. Malo. I am extremely sensible of your
favour done me in coming for my sake to St. Malo, notwithstanding
the great dangers which you have met with at sea, and shall ever
be ready to express my thankfulness for it, whereof I am confident
you doubt not; but the execution of my designs being not in my
power, I must needs desire you [to] excuse [me] for not performing
with you according to my promise, and I entreat you not to stay
a moment for me, who cannot possibly know yet when I shall be
able to go from hence, nor can in this condition, but heartily wish
you all manner of good fortune. [Signed and endorsed: "W. Newcastle." 1 p.] |
| June 30. |
154. Certificate by John Holland of pay due to Captain Smith
for service in the ships "Swallow" and "Entrance," during 1644
and 1645, until the day of his death in the "Entrance." [⅓ p.] |
| June 30. |
Proceedings at the Committee of both kingdoms this day.
Present, Lord Robartes, Sir H. Vane, junr., Sir G. Gerard, Sir
Ph. Stapleton, Mr. Solicitor, and Messrs. Pierrepont and Crew.
Ordered, |
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1. To write to Mr. Barton, Deputy Commissary of Musters, to send such
recruits as should come to St. Albans to Reading under the same
conductors. To recommend the Committee of the Army to send it
away. |
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2. That an abstract of the letter from Paris of the 20/30 June be communicated to the Committee of the Navy, and that business be recommended
to them. |
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3. That Mr. Corbet be desired to join with Sir Nathaniel Barnardiston
and Mr. Gourdon about the examination of the business of Landguard
Fort, and about such in Suffolk as keep intelligence with any [residing]
in the King's quarters. |
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4. To write to the Militia to appoint 40 dragoons to convoy the money for
the Scots' army as far as Northampton. |
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5. To write to the Committee of the Navy desiring them to furnish
100 barrels of gunpowder for the garrisons of Pembroke and Tenby to
be delivered to John Elliott, which will be repaid them out of the
public stores. |
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6. To report to both Houses that a commander may be speedily settled in
Montgomery Castle, for that we are informed that if it be at all
delayed the castle will be in danger to be lost. |
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7. That warrant be given to the trumpeter to be gone, and that he be
convoyed in a fit manner. |
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8. That the papers of intelligence concerning the coming over of the Irish
[troops] be sent by Sir Ph. Stapleton to the Committee of the Admiralty, and they be desired to take care of, and send more ships to, those
coasts. |
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9. To report to the Commons that care may be taken for payment of
Major-Genl. Browne's arrears at half pay, being, as he allegeth, 768l. |
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10. To write to the Earl of Leven sending intelligence of the King's being
at Hereford, where he is pressing men, and that therefore the Earl
would advance thither. |
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11. That Major-Genl. Browne shall have liberty to repair to this town at
convenient times, he leaving a deputy in charge of that garrison. |
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12. That the horse of Col. Fiennes, Sir Robt. Pye, and Col. Rich shall convoy
the money for the army to Portsmouth. |
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13. The Committee of the Navy to be desired to provide shipping to carry
the money from Portsmouth to Lyme [Regis]. |
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14. To write to the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall to send some persons
whom they can trust with the money that is to go to the Scots' army,
and see it delivered to those appointed to receive it, and they shall
have their charges allowed them by the State. |
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[Day Book of Orders, Interregnum 8 E., pp. 363–365. Copy=
2¼ pp.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
The Committee of both kingdoms to [the Committee of] the
Militia of London. We desire you to have ready 40 dragoons for
convoy of the money to be sent to the Scots' army as far as
Northampton. We will take care that they be paid upon their
return. This service is of very great consequence, therefore let not
the money be delayed for want of convoy. [Interregnum 21 E.,
p. 45. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
The same to the Committee for the Navy. The garrisons of
Pembroke and Tenby being in great want of ammunition, the
Commons have appointed that 100 barrels of gunpowder, with
match and bullet proportionable, should be delivered for their use
out of the public stores, but which being at this time unfurnished
and the necessities of those places great, we desire you that these
proportions of powder and ammunition may be presently delivered
out of the stores of the navy, if you can spare it, unto John Elliot
to be shipped for that service, and they shall be repaid again to
the stores of the navy out of the public stores. [Ibid., p. 47. Copy.
2/3 p.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
The same to Major-Genl. Browne. By the enclosed petition you
will see in what manner the son of Mr. Whightwick hath been taken
and kept prisoner by the enemy. Do what you can to obtain his
release either by exchange or by taking in like manner some of
their party, though not in arms, by whom the exchange may be
made. Endeavour his speedy release, he being but of a sickly
constitution. Given to Mr. Whightwick. [Ibid., p. 48. Copy.
1 p.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
The same to Mr. Barton, Deputy Commissary of the Musters.
The rendezvous for the soldiers and recruits for Sir Thomas
Fairfax's army is changed from St. Albans to Reading, he being
marched further west. Conductors bringing any soldiers to
St. Albans are to be directed to proceed to Reading, where there
is a muster-master, and there will be officers to receive them.
Given to himself. [Ibid., p. 49. Copy. 2/3 p.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
The same to Sir Samuel Luke. The provisions for the Scots'
army will be convoyed from hence as far as Bedford, where we
desire you to send such horse from your garrison as may be
requisite to convoy them thence to Northampton. Sent by Gardner
to be delivered to him [Luke] in town. [Ibid., pp. 49, 50. Copy.
½ p.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
Mem.—Letters to be written to the following counties:—London
and Middlesex, with Westminster and Southwark, [to furnish] 800
[additional recruits for Fairfax's army], Essex 500, Suffolk 500,
Norfolk 500, Norwich 50, Kent 500, Hertford 250, Ely 50, Cambridge 100, Huntingdon 50, Surrey 250, Sussex 350, and Bedford
150, total 4,050. [Ibid., p. 50.] |
June 30.
Derby House. |
Circular letter to be sent to the several counties above specified,
mutatis mutandis. It is now three months and more since that
we did by our letters, according to an Ordinance of Parliament,
appoint you to cause 1,000 able and serviceable men for the wars,
to be levied and impressed within your county for recruiting the
Parliament's army under the command of Sir Thos. Fairfax; and
though we have since constantly urged that the numbers behind
might be supplied, and have cleared up all doubts retarding that service, yet we find that you, as also the Committees of other counties,
come far short in the delivery of your proportion of recruits. The
army relying on the recruits assigned very early in the spring took
the field, and has since been engaged in several actions, and lately
in a battle [Naseby] with the enemy. Though it pleased God to
give them a happy victory, yet wanting their full strength through
the defect of the several counties and places whence the recruits
should come, the army hath not been of such force as to improve
that success to the most advantage, and hath been forced to desert
the design against Oxford to our great sorrow. And by this late
encounter the strength of our army cannot be but much weakened,
so as we conceive to carry on the war this summer, the army
requires not only the first intended levy, but an increase of recruits
to complete the army according to the establishment. We therefore
appoint you to cause 500 able men to be levied by press within
your county, and sent to Reading by the 16th July to be clothed
as formerly directed, the charge of all which you are to pay
yourselves out of the assessments. For your manner of proceeding in this service we refer you to the directions mentioned
in our letters of the 19th of March last, only we think fit that the
clothes be delivered to the soldiers when they come to the
rendezvous. Some further instructions as to the levy and musters.
Sent to Mr. Scawen. [Ibid., pp. 50–53. Copy=3¼ pp.] |
| [June.] |
Remonstrance on the part of Sussex in answer to a paper
delivered to the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall by the Committee
of Accounts in London concerning the state of the arrears of the
Scottish loan. We deny that the Rape of Chichester was either by
order or Ordinance of Parliament assessed towards the Scottish loan
the sum of 2,250l., as is by them pretended, but that the whole
county in general was assessed at 13,500l., a considerable part
whereof is yet unpaid, and therefore it cannot be justly alleged that
any arrears were in the Treasurers' hands of that loan, seeing that
much more than 60l. 13s. 8d. is yet uncollected, and for which our
Treasurers have given acquittances to the lenders as for the rest
received, and therefore how it shall hereafter be repaid to the
lenders, if such, as we conceive, illegal power be usurped by the
sub-committee of Accounts, from whence we know this suggestion
comes, as to employ it in paying their clerks and others, our reason
cannot apprehend; neither, as is pretended, was this 60l. 13s. 8d.
concealed from us, much less discovered by the sub-committee of
Accounts, for our Treasurers more than once acquainted us that
they had some of the Scottish loan remaining in their hands,
although through press of business we omitted to require
an account of the amount. In the second place we deny that
there is the least colour by that ordinance for their Treasurers
to receive any arrears due upon any ordinance unless there was no
Treasurer before appointed for receiving such money, as was well
and truly urged by this Committee in their letter or meaning of the
they wholly act herein beyond the letter or meaning of the
Ordinance, we having appointed Treasurers from the beginning to
receive these loans, and we are very sorry that the Committee of
Accounts here should be so much abused as to be made abettors
of so palpable an untruth by alleging that we demand those
moneys of their Treasurer toward the charge of the county, which
we utterly deny to be ever demanded by us for that or any other
end, than when we had received it to send it up to the proper
place, Goldsmiths' Hall, as will appear by our several letters to
that Committee; but, considering from whom this comes, we the
less wonder nor can expect less from them [the sub-committee].
Lastly, it is urged that Mr. Stevens, Mr. John Ash, and Sir
Anthony Erby promised Mr. Prynne there should be no more proceedings therein, we hope that Mr. Prynne might possibly mistake,
because we have two of their hands to letters directed to the subcommittee positively commanding them either suddenly to send
up those moneys, or else personally to come up and answer their
contempt, neither of which being hitherto obeyed we hope this
Committee will make good these orders, and not suffer us to be
defamed and lie in the dust for doing them faithful service.
[Endorsed: "An answer to the Committee's [report on the] state of
the Scottish loan in Sussex. For the Committee for the Scottish
loan." [Domestic Interregnum 116 G., pp 131–134. =1½ pp.] |
