not above 8. months pay since the beginning of the Rebellion, now neer 8
years. That within foure years, above twenty Regiments of Foot and Horse besides
recruits (and a traine of Artillery for Munster) have been sent out of England to
the other three Provinces.
That since the beginning of the Rebellion in Ireland, there have not any additionall
Forces, or Recruits been sent unto Sir Charles Coote, for the Province of Conaught,
though it be the most remote, and furthest from releif, yet still and least, and
last supplyed of any.
That about the time of the Lord Lisles going Lord Leiut. into Ireland, it is acknowledged
that out of his Prodence Col. Cassell, Col. Fenwicke, with their two Regiments
of foot, and Co. Chidley Coote his Regiment of 500 horse, all arm'd with, backs,
breasts and head-pieces, were ordered for Sir Charles Coote, and accordingly sent over
for the service of Conaught.
That about the time the L. of Ormond his delivering up the sword, and City of
Dublin to the Parl. Those 3 Regiments being landed in Vister, were soone after
Commanded to March to Dublin, for the securing thereof, untill other Forces
could be sent thither from England.
That divers other Regiments of Foote and Horse since that time, have gone out
of England to Dublin; yet those 3 Regiments do still continue at Dublin, and no
others (in lieu of them) sent unto him (though often desired) to the great prejudice
of the service he having gained from the enemy many considerable castles, Forts
and Garrisons, upon maine Passes, and inlets to the enemies Countrey, which he
was necessitated to quit (meerly for want of men, and provisions to put into them;
If therefore those 3 Regiments of Foote and horse so designed, or the like number
with recruits, and provisions, had gone to him, then might these holds have been
kept, the whole Province of Connaught subdued; wherein the Marq. of Clanrickard
for the Malignant party is now very strong.
The Laggan Forces kept in Obedience, and Sir Charles Coote preserved, from being
made, the most compleatly miserable chief Commander that ever served State;
who being closely besieged in London Derry by the Laggan Forces above these
10 weekes, and Sir Robert Steuart (the Parliaments late prisoner) with them.
That the Marq. Of Clanrickard is now before the towne; and fort of Slego with
his Forces, which Fort no doubt, being overpowred, and for went of provisions
(so often desired) he will carry the same, it being the only Sea-port place of strength
to preserve the Parliaments footing, and Interest in that Province; which Sir Charles.
Coote hitherto hath carefully preserved, with much difficulty and misery. From
hence Clanrickard and his forces is to fall into the Laggaiol to joyne with the Malignant
party there and with Col. George Monro who is now also come into the Laggan,
with 3000 men, and the Lord of Ares with 1000 horse all for there gaining of
London-Derry, and the Fort of Culmore from Sir Charles Coote so Closely besieged;
not having above 500 men in both City and Fort. So that by all likelyhood, Sir
Charles Coote those considerable holds also the Town and Fort of Slago and also, the
people in them will be lost, whi[unr]st the sending of the intended supplies of Foot and
horse for his reliefe stands so long in debate here, and more hard conditions shall be
offered and stood upon to Officers (that have faithfully served the Parliament or