much mischeife is of late done in our Quarters, we have very little Provisions, but
such as is lent by the poore Citizens, Victualls are deare, trading searce.
Dublin 13 May 1649.
SIR,
CAptain Edward Newsom from Menooth Sallied out is rescue Cowes and Horses
taken by the Rebills, but was shot (but not mortaly) and taken Prisoner, 18 of his men
wounded, and some killed. He was sent on his Paroll to his Garrison, until be recovered,
Col.Coots Cornet, and two Reformado Captaines were shot to death at Drogheda for
compacting with the Enemy to take away the Cowes. Capt. Woodward(who have a long
time lain at Marshal Peakes) was this weeke Sentenced at a Court Marshall to be shot to
death.
Ormond threatens hard but as yet comes not, had but corne cowe, I hope we should
be in a good equipage to oppose, we heare of store coming, but it is not yet here.
Dublin 14 May 1649.
This day the House of Commons agreed upon a Letter to bee sent to the Parliament
of Scotland, and accordingly it was signed by Mr.Speaker by order of the
House, directed to the President of the Parliament of Scotland to be communicated
to the Parliament,advertising that he is commanded by the Parliament of England,
to acquaint them so and so.
The substance of the letter is tending to a composure of things, if there be Religion
and Peace upon the spirits of the Parliament of Scotland.
It advertiseth that though there are many things which the Parliament might call
for an account from them concerning, yet they being so lately and so obvious,the
Parliament of England will not descend to particulars. But desire that there may bee
persons chosen of both Nations, and a place appointed for them, to treate for setling
of a firme League, and confirming the amity of the two Nations, that there
may be a right understanding between them, And that the Messenger may speedily
be dispatched with an answer.
There is very great probability of a composure of things in England amongst
those that feare God. And severall things are in agitation conducing thereto.
Mr. Cauton the Minister; and some others are likely upon their Petitions and submission
to be at liberty. And Maj.Gen.Browne, and others have more liberty than
they had. The Regiments of the Army are Purging form Levellers, Cavaliers &c.
Now there is great hope of peace, if malice and madnesse prevent not that good
which is now hoped for. And the Members of Parliament come in daily, so that
the House is much increased, and are very unanimous.
By letters from Holland came this day thus; That there is offered from them
2800 li.to Prince Charles to depart from them, of whom they are very weary;
That Cap. Boddely had a designe to have fallen upon the Antelop in Hilford sluce,
one of Prince Charles his ships: But the English Agent being acquainted therewith;
desired him to forbeare lest it should give offence to the States it being
there;but it is lodged, not likely to come out yet. Letters after Letters passe
from France to the Hague,from the Queen of England, to ingage Prince Charles
not to goe any whither from thence, till he goe to her to France where she will
provide for him.
From the Queen of Englands Court came letters to the Hague, That the
Irish Agent treating with the Queen of England to give power to Ormond, and