We have certain advice from several parts, that as General Lamboy, is not set forward
with his Army, whether it be want of money or any countermand from the Emperor, is
not certainly known; however, he doth remain in his old quarters, till some new Orders:
As for Duke charls his Army, they are not as yet removed, but upon the march of the
French Army, it is thought there will suddenly be a conjunction of both their Armies,
and that for pure need; for all being drawn together, will onely serve to encounter the
main Army of the French, who have about 10000 between Dunkirk Vurns, and Bourbourg,
whereby they keep their enemy from being too forward in the execution of his design.
Calais, the 23. dito.
We have intelligence from several parts, that after our forces had met at the Rendezvous,
and the General being come thither the next day, he having faigned to march towards St.
omers, wheeled about on a sudden, and with twenty Troops of his best horse, and 1000
foot, came neer cambray, where he feised upon some advantagious posts, the main body
following after, with all speed, according as he commandes; so that the City was blocked
up sound, and now they are working hard about the drawing of their Lines, making up
of their Trenches, and compleating their works. You will hear very suddenly what success
it will have; the place is of a very great concernment to both parties.
June 23.
The Act for relief of prisoners of debt, again reported this day, as to the amendments,
but could not get a pass; and therefore suffered another recommitment. The benefit
thereof (when at liberty) will answer its delay, and consinement to away poor prisoners, in long,
and unchristian imprisonment. An Act for removing obstructions in sale of Dean and
Chapters Lands, reported and Committed. Is it not strang; these Lands should not sell at
ten yeers purchase; especially for such a service? But the better to advance moneys upon sale
thereof (which comes in so very slowly, that the design must weds be delayed, or not vigorously
prosecuted) All Officers and Souldiers were not onely ordered to be admitted to double
their Arrears to purchase the said Lands, equal with others, (provided they be stated by the
committee of the Army, or other Committee, or Authority of Parliament there unto authorised)
but likewise to have Interest at 81. per cent. for such moneys as they so advance tell 20 of
July next. This will make all stated Debenters go off at a considerable value, and bring down
the prizes of other publike Faith moneys. The narl of Denbies Arrears, as to his Ambassie
into Italy, and the Arrears of 1000 marks per annum, granted him in pension by his late
Majesty, during his life, reported, and referred to the Committee of the Revenue. The
Petition of Colonel Bulstrode concerning the payment of his Arrears, road and he satisfied
the same part upon the publike Faith, and part by doubling his moneys in purchase
of Dean and chapters Lands. An Act for admitting Major Rainsborough, and other, to
purchase 3000 l. worth of Dean and chapters Lands, in trust for the use of the wife of
late Colonel Rainsborough, by doubling the same, assented unto, This will be a good support
for the widow, and her children (if they peaceably enjoy it.) The Arrears and Losses of Col.
Martin, reported: But because some of them not stated, therefore referred to a Committee,
to examine and state the same, and report a way for satisfaction thereof.
A proclamation by his Excellency, the Lord General, Forbidding all Souldiers to forbcar to
put their Horses into Mowing-Pastures.
WHere as complaint is made, That some Officers and Souldiers have by force, put their
Horses into Mowing-Pastures, justifying themselves there in, upon presence of paying
after the rate of 3 s. per week for the same; These are therefore to require all Officers and
Souldiers, that they forbear to pasture their Horses in any Mowing Grounds; and if any
Souldiers or Officers shall offend herein, the next Officer in chief, upon notice given, is
hereby strictly required, to cause double satisfaction to be made to the party grieved, as he with