Confident newes from Ireland being a letter sent from Mr. William Philips, merchant, dwelling in Dublin to Mr. William Baber, a worthy friend of his, and one of the gentlemen of the Inner-Temple : certifying how one of the rebels flying from his confederates into Dublin, related to Sir Charles Coot their damnable designes, who making it known to Sir Simon Harcott and the rest of the justices, they suddenly issued forth, and beating them out of their works, slew 800 of them with small losse : a relation that is reall, and not coin'd according to invention meerly for press profit, but to satisfie many whom it may concern, who cannot be resolv'd by one mans private letter. Philips, William, Merchant. This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A54723 of text R21077 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P2040). 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Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. eng Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1641. A54723 R21077 (Wing P2040). civilwar no Dublin, February 15. 1641. Confident nevves from Ireland being a letter sent from Mr. William Philips, merchant, dwelling in Dublin, to Mr. Philips, William, Merchant 1641 965 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription. 2004-07 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2004-09 SPi Global Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2004-10 Emma (Leeson) Huber Sampled and proofread 2004-10 Emma (Leeson) Huber Text and markup reviewed and edited 2005-01 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion Dublin , February 15. 1641. CONFIDENT NEWES FROM IRELAND BEING A LETTER SENT FROM Mr. William Philips , Merchant , dwelling in Dublin , to Mr. William Baber , a worthy friend of his , and one of the Gentlemen of the Inner-Temple . CERTIFYING How one of the Rebels flying from his Confederates into Dublin , related to Sir Charles Coot their damnable Designes , who making it known to Sir Simon Harcott , and the rest of the Justices , they suddenly issued forth , and beating them out of their Works , slew 800 of them , with small losse . A Relation that is reall , and not Coin'd according to invention meerly for Press profit ; but to satisfie many whom it may concern , who cannot be resolv'd by one mans private Letter . LONDON . Printed for Robert Wood . 1641. CONFIDENT NEWES FROM IRELAND . NOBLE FRIEND : I Having such a convenient Opportunity by the Bearer hereof , my loving and speciall Friend : I could not but let you understand something of the present condition we now stand in ; which at this time is very miserable and pittifull , and as far as I conceive is like to be worse , if the Parliament of England send not over speedy Aid . For the number of the Rebels encrease daily , and are intrenched within our view in a great multitude ; besides the Papists in the City do much afflict Us ; for they daily plot and contrive which way to bring us and this City to confusion . Whose wicked and malicious designs , by Gods speciall favour and providence over us , have been continually defeated , and brought to nought . Upon Saturday , the Twelfth of February , about 11. of the clock at night , came an Irish-man , one of the Rebels : but by craft fled away from his Companions ; who knocked at the Gate , desiring of the Watch that hee might speak with Sir Charles Coot , Governor of our City : Saying , he had somewhat to tell him , which did concern the welfare of the City and Kingdome : which Sir Charles hearing of , commanded that they should strictly search whether he had any company with him , or any at hand : if not , to bring him unto him , which was performed accordingly , and the man brought unto his Bed-chamber , chained with Fetters of Iron : who related how with much difficulty he fled from the Rebels , his Conscience not suffering him to conceal such a Bloody Design which they had intended on the morrow against the City : and to that purpose had gathered 30000. men , that when that they were all at Church , they might surprize the City . Whereupon Sir Charles arose from his bed , sending to Sir Simon Harcott this sudden News ; who with all speed came unto him , and they went to the Lords Justices together , to relate the Newes . Wherupon Command was given for every man to stand to his Armes , and the whole City to bee raised for their Defence . About two and three of the clock in the morning , they marched from the City , being in number about sixe thousand , with four Troops of horse , and two Field-pieces . About six of the clock in the morning , they approached near the Rebels Camp , and found them unprovided for such a strong design : only their number much increased , and their Camp strongly fortified , which did not a whit discourage our Men ; For they were extream willing to give the On-set , and to fall upon them : seeing they were altogether so unprepared ; which they did , and by the Discharge of our Field-pieces , the Rebels began to forsake their quarters : which our men seeing , with all earnestnesse pursued them . Some stayed behind to take their Armes , and such Carriage as they had . The number of Arms was five thousand : and about nine and ten of the clock , being Sunday in the morning , our Men retreated , with a Report of the slaughter of Eight hundred Men , on the Rebels part , on ours Fourscore . Our Intelligencer we kept fast , but we rewarded him well for his pains : which will perhaps bee an encouragement for others hereafter , to do us the like faithfull service . Wee are much obliged to the Parliament of England ; and also to the Pious and Religious City of London : Of whose Bounty and Liberality , wee have , and do still pertake of in a large measure : The Lord of Heaven reward them three-fold into their Bosomes . Our Gallowsies are well adorned with Priests , Jesuits , and Fryers , the Complotters and Broachers of all our present Calamities : At which Newes , the Rebels swell with indignation , and vowes Revenge . Wee have nine Barkes laded with Corn , and other Provision for Drohedagh ; which poor City holds out valiantly , and thirsts for Relief . Which I hope by this time , have obtained their desires , and are relieved : but I cannot certainly assure you thereof . Thus am I prevented by the urgencie of the Bearer , to bid you farewell ; desiring to bee remembred to all my Friends : and especially your self . Your assured Friend , William Philips . From Dublin , this 15. of February 1641. FINIS .