LITCHFIELD TO BE surrendered: TOGETHER, With all the Ordnance, Arms, and Ammunition.  
AS ALSO, The Names of the Commissioners appointed by Sir Thomas Tidsley, governor, on the one Party; and the right Honourable Sir William Brereton on the other Party, for the resigning up of the said Garrison to the obedience of King and Parliament.  
Likewise, The gallant proceedings of his excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax's Forces at Worcester, since the coming up of the additional Regiments both of Horse and Foot.  
These are Printed by the original Papers, and Published according to Order of Parliament.  
LONDON, Printed by Berneard Alsop July 6. ●646.   

A PERFECT copy OF Sir Richard Diots Letter to Captain Stone out of Litchfield Close, for the surrendering of the said Garrison, together with all the Ordnance, Arms, and Ammunition.  
SIR,  
AFter I had acquainted the governor with what you were pleased to tell me, concerning my Son, I made a Report to Him, and to divers Noble Gentlemen of this Garrison, of other more important Matters propounded by yourself, and lieutenant-colonel Gerrard the other day at our meeting: And now I shall acquaint you with the result of their conference upon the Report.  
I find, that though we be in a gallant condition, yet we are so tenderly affected to our dear country, and so very sensible of their sufferings, in respect of their great and long charge, and or their danger in respect of the spreading Infection, much occasioned (as we conceive) by the continuance of the siege. As also, so unwilling that there should be any impediment in England, to retard in the least degree any expedition against the Rebels in Ireland; to the suppression of whom, we are resolved to contribute to the utmost of our powers, that you shall find in us no obstinacy (as some are pleased to call our constant Loyalty) but hearts studious of public peace and tranquillity; and for that end inclinable to comply with you in any fair propositions, which are consistent with loyalty, Honour and Conscience; Wherein to acquit ourselves as good Subjects, and good Patriots; it is propounded as an expedient, that there should be a meeting of twelve Staffordshire Gentlemen, six of this side, and six of yours (or what other number you please) to confer together and to prepare the business.  
The Gentlemen nominated for this garrison, are the Lord Aston, Sir Tho. Leigh, Colonel Snead, Col. Skrimshire, Captain glazier, and myself: if you like this motion, we desire you to send the names of the like number of Gentlemen for you: Of which number we earnestly desire, that it would please your general Sir William Brereton to be one, who hath no small interest in this County: Sir, I have no more at this time to say, but what you shall ever find that I am  
Your respective Friend, Richard Dyot. July 1. 1646. For my worthy and much esteemed Friend, Captain Henry Stone.   

The Answer of Captain Stone's to Sir Richard Dyots Letter, for the surrender of Litchfield Close.  
SIR,  
I Have received yours, which i have imparted to adjutant-general Louthian, who is content to admit of a meeting with the gentlemen you propose, although I must tell you there is not one man (to my knowledge) in all our quarters sick of the plague, neither is our lying so burdensome to the Country, but they can in a more gallant manner without much charge to any particular persons, provide for us here, than your gallant condition can provide for you. And yet we so far tender our country's good, as not to oppose a fair accommodation, which may stand with the honour of those, by whom we are entrusted and will be tender of shedding one drop of blood if not provoked.  
The names of those who are to meet are Mr. Manwayring our high sheriff, Col. Stepkins lieutenant Col. Gerhard, Maior Cambridge, Capt. Slade, and myself, and the place of meeting (if you please) to be at Elmehurst at Mr. Bidhel phs it being the nearest convenient house, for the sickness in the town is dangerous. If you approve of the persons and place, appoint your time and you shall have a safe conduct for yourselves, and servants, i have no more at present but subscribe myself  
July the 1. 1646. Your Servant Henry Stone. For the right worshipful, Sir Richard Dyot Knight.  
If your Commissioners come forth, it's expected they should come with power from the Governors to treat and conclude.   

SIR,  
SInce my last, I thought fit to acquaint you with these ensuing particulars, The Enemy sallied out of Worcester on Thursday night last, but we having timely notice of their intention, placed our Ambuscadoes, and at their approach charged them, who after a hot encounter, forced them to retreat with the loss of about twenty men. Thus for the present I cease, remaining  
Your affectionate Friend E. H.  
FINIS.