Washford to man his ships, some of which he hath already clapt up in prison, and
condemned others of them to die, for attempting to run from him : By which we
gather, that they like not the entertainment he gives them. There are three of the
revolted ships fallen down from before the Town of Kingsale, and ride close under
the Blockhouse a mile from the Harbour mouth.
The Prince hath now is Kingsale these Ships following:
The Reformation,
The Convertine,
The Swallow,
An Ostender,
Culpepper, with 30 Guns will not be
ready this ten dates.
James with 30 Guns, Sir H. Srad
ling the Commander is dead.
The James of Leith with 28 Guns.
The Arke 28 Guns.
A scotch ship with 20 Guns, which
they took trading at Bristoll.
The Rebuck a ship of 14 Guns.
The Blackmore Lady, a ship of 16 Guns.
From Dublin Bay June 25. thus: the Enemy being set down before Dublin,
about a mile distance towards the Northwest, though at present no regular siege. It
was feared that their first work would be to stop up their passage to the Town by
water, which should they have accomplished, would put this place in a sad condition;
which to prevent, Sir George Askew disposed 206 seimen in five Gabarbs, each two
Guns, intending to fortifie the Island of Clantasse, in order to keeping open the
river. But upon advice since, three of the Gabbarbs are appointed to ride as neere
the Island as might be for the securing of the Island from the enemy, Sir George
Askew came up to Dublin and placed them by consultation with Col. Jones, for the
better defence of the Town towards the water side. Incbequin brought of the Munster
forces 1000 horse, and 2500 foot, Col. Jones did yesterday upon a salley cut off
60 of the enemy, but I must mixe with that a report that the Lord Moore is gone to
the enemy with his Troop being about 60 horse, but this is but a report.
The Lord Incbequin sent a summons to Col. Jones the same in effect with that before
sent by the Marquesse of Ormond, to which Col. Jones returned this answer following:
My Lord,
I Received your Lordships of the 20 instant by your Trumpet, which being the same in substance
with those (not long since) passing me with the Lord of Ormond, and that your
Lordship containes nothing new, or more then what was in those others, I must therefore
without further answer (as to so much) refer your Lordship to what hath been then answered
and replied.
As for that conference by your Lordship now propounded and desired, it cannot be in prudence
admitted, especially in matters of this consequence, and in times when such debatings
must needs be dangerous, as being subject to whatsoever constructions and misconstructions
also.
But so well I am satisfied in the justice of my cause (where upon the Lords blessing hath-dwelt
visibly, as I trust it doth) and I am fixed to my just principles, whence by Letters or
discourses I am not to be removed, and I wish heartily your Lordship had done so likwise.
Your Sword hath been I Confusse prosperous, but remember my Lord the cause in which you