They write from Galis and Sivill that the Plague so rages throughout all Spain,
as there dies a great number of persons every day. This is likewise confirmed by
divers passengers from S. Sucus.
From France July 1. we have sent hence to get intelligence of the designe which
the Enemy boasted they had towards Boulo[unr]. The Marshallesse of Rantzan, who
had shut up her selfe into a Cloister within this Town ever since the 22 of February
whereon her husband was arrested, hath gotten leave to go to Meaux; as also the
Sicur de Grillaptiere, Major of Dunkirk (who hath been ever since that restrained
within Graveling) to withdraw himself into his house in Touraine, and the Prior of
Pteslier, Secretary to the said Marshall, and who was carried with him from S. Germans en
laye to the Wood of Vineonnes, was set at liberty the 15 of the last moneth,
and had an order to go home unto Tholouze.
Their Majesties will depart from Amiens to morrow, and [unr]urn unto Campeigne.
News is come that 350 Reformed officers having offered to enter into Cambray
(now besieged by us) were all out in pieces, or taken prisoners.
From Hamborough June 20. Lieut. Gen. King is arrived here to leavy Forces for
the King of Scotland. This day Count Maguns de la Garde arrived here from Sweden
he intends Nurnberg. From Stettin we are certified that the Borussians held a
Dyet at Grandentz, where was roncluded that their forces should go to the King of
Poland, and be imployed against the Cossaques; and because Gen. C. himelniskie is
very hot and eager to prosecute the war without delay, and hath commanded all
his Forces to the field, the King of Poland grantech daily more Commissions, and
among others hath given money to Col. Prisinskie quondam Governour at Prague
to leavy two Regiments of Germans, and intends to send summons to the Gentry
a third iime, who as it seems are not willing to sir.
Thursday, July 5,
A Report was made to the house by M. Pury from the Committee of the Army,
of the establishment for all the Garisons in England &c. which was read, and
recommitted to the same Committee for nulling former Establishments.
The house of Commons passed Instructions for disposall 9000 li. ready of the
42000 li. for lame Souldiers, Widdows, &c. and referred to consideration how
M. Pecock may have reliefe.
An Act was read and committed for a generall pardon (in relation to the wars)
with provisoes formerly mentioned.
Some progresse made in the Act for adjourning the house.
M. Steele chosen Recorder of London instead of M. Glyn, by the Commoncouncel,
and M. Sadler Town Clerke.
From the Navy came Letters that P. Ruperts ships are still blocks up in Kingsale:
The Fort being well manned keeps out our ships as yet. Sir George Askue keeps the
River cleare as yet, there are daily skirmishes.
The L. Lieutenant of Ireland is taking his leave here, this day fe[unr]sted many chiefe
friends, intends, [unr] from London by Monday or Tuesday next. The [unr] of
Artillery and Ammunition Shipped for Ireland. Com. Gen. Ireton goes Major Generall,
Col: Jones to be Lieut: Gen: of horse, L. col: Beecher is to be Quarterm[unr]