From Bristell more particularly by Letters this day came to this purpose: Our stay
here hath been longer then weekpected, occasioned through the want of the promised
money's and provisions, yet hath there been no stacknesse in the Lord governor
to passe both horse and foot for Ireland, Col. Reynolds, and Col. Venibles Regiment
are shipped, and in further prose[unr] of that seav[unr], most of the Regiments are
dispersed into severall Counties, in order to their transportation, and a Rendez[unr]
intended at, or neer Milford Haven: so then by Munday next, we hope to be at cut
severall Ports, and shall board our men as soon after, as many and shipping shall be
sent, and a fair gale offered. We have certain intimation from Col. Jones, that
Dublin is [unr] in a good condition, and his Officers, and Souldiers much encouraged,
by reason of the great quantity [unr] Cl[unr]lately distributed amongst them. Every
Field Officer having five yards of fine Cloth, every common Officer three, and all
the Souldier [unr] cloumed from head to foot [unr] provision, they have plenty;
and if his Souldiers prove faithfull (as he hopes they will) he doubts not, but to secure
the same from the Enemy, and give a good accompt thereof to those that imployed
him.
Col. Hunks Regiment, some others and three Troops of horse are now ready to
be shipped at Levelpoole, Tredsh was surrendered the tenth instant, the Sunday
following there came to Dublin 200 foot, and 60 horse, the rest took pay under Inchequis,
the [unr] given them very good, and punctually performed, The L Moore
is made Governour thereof, and is to u e all possible diligence in reparation of the
Fortifieations impired by the siege, and to adde as occasion; upon their entrance
into the Town they proclaimed Charles the second King of Ireland, &c. 400 horse
and 200 foot past out of the North to Ormond, alar[unr] Dundalk as they went, which
is like to be taken; the Town of Trim is likewise taken, but the castle holds out.
Inchequin is drawing his Ordnanc: thither to batter it. Shipping was designed by
Sea for reliese of Tredagh, but came too late; some ships are also ordered to the
reliese of Dundalk, if they come not too late also, besieged by the L. of A[unr]ds, and
Sir George Monroe, who untill thats over will not passe on. Tis said Ormond hath sent
part of his Army over the River to quarter upon the other side of Dublin, and so
block up that side also which party will be reinforct by the forces of Inchequin, they
say the Post will be about Rings-end, and so block up the River, thereby to make
more difficult reliese, and the landing of those who are now from hence bound thither
and being got in wil no doubt be abroad to vex the Ormoncians in their Quarters.
The Earl of Kildare is come to Ormond with his Forces, they will suddenly be
altogether tis said 30000
From Weymonth, July 22. give thus to understand. Our Governour proceeds
effectually in the thorow Examination of the designe lately discovered against this
Garrison, Portland, Sandsfoot Fort, and all the rest of the Western Garrisons. They
had intentions to put all the Souldiery to the Sword, and other inhabitants that adhared
unto them, He hath secured some Townsmen, and other Gentlemen of the
Countrey that were privy to the execution thereof, and many more will be found
out daily upon his further examination. Its most sad, that friends should stand at
such distance from each other whilst the common enemy plot and contrive the destruction
of both and increase in strength and power in the three Nations, by our
own distractions; which I find must at last be composed in a brotherly way, else we
must both resolve to perish by them, [unr] and when too late, repeat cut selves of this
great folly.