A true copy OF TWO LETTERS BROUGHT By m Peter's, this October 11. from my L. FORBES from Ireland.  
The one to the House of peers, the other to the House of Commons.  
I. Declaring the woeful misery of that kingdom in all corners and quarters.  
II. His very happy and successful endeavours against the Rebels what they have been.  
III. How (through God's blessing) with five or six thousand men presently sent, he may regain that kingdom yet, before December be past.  
LONDON, Printed by L. N. for HENRY OVERTON, in Popes-head Alley. MDCXLII.   

A true COPY OF TWO LETTERS, brought by m Peter's, this Octob 11. from my LORD FORBES from Ireland.  
My Lords,  
THe miseries of the distracted Ireland, are so many in all the corners of it, that it would require a just volume, rather than a Letter to rerpesent them, the combination is so strong, and the Rebellion universal, the British inhabitants for the most part ruined, and the small Armies in Munster and Connaght, (for lack of necessaries and timely supplies) more like to be a prey to the Rebels, or through mutinies to turn Rebels themselves, than any ways likely to reduce the Rebels to their due obedience: there is two things by the policy of their Priests, which adds strength to the Rebellion: the first of which is worse than the Rebellion itself: which in all places they are so impudently bold, as to father their Rebellion upon his sacred Majesty, as if all they did, were in obedience to his majesty's commands, which by way of implicit faith: although they never saw any such warrants, they are bound to believe, because their Priests and prime Commanders do inform them; the second, their Priests endeavour to persuade them there is no destruction nor hope of pardon; thereby to drive all to such desperate courses, as they will be rather killed then taken, and encourage one another to enter into a bond, for killing all his majesties British subjects, and protestunt professors. An happy agreement between his Majesty and the Parliament would quickly take of the mask, and so weaken the power, that the greater part of the seduced Gentry and Commons would leave them, and a discreet liberty given to governors of Counties, and Provinces, to pardon some special Persons, and Corporations upon honourable terms, would untie their bond, and make every one of them, cut another's throats to secure their own pardon: the town of Galway hath by the Earl of Clanricard and Saint Albon means made a pacification with the Fort, but upon such dishonourable terms, that it hath rather been a subtle strengthening of their rebellion, than a truly intended pacification. Although in every Province where I come, I desire the assistance of, and to be assistant to the chief governors thereof: and have accordingly in that Province of Conaght, finding his majesty's Fort, and the Town of Galway at odds again, being called thither for the relief and assistance of his majesty's Fort, advertise the Earl of Clanricard governor of the town and County of Galway, and my Lord Rannelagh precedent of Connaght, who did concur in their opinions, that the loyalty of the town of Galway could never be secured without a garrison, if they knew how to obtain it, my Lord Clanricard complaining that his friends had left him, and the rest would leave him, if the pacification were broke: and my Lord Rannelagh complaining that his soldiers lacked all necessary provisions, money, food and clothing, and but small proportions of ammunition, my small force not being in any probable way sufficient to compel them to receive a garrison: I silently suffered the Earl of Clanricard, and the captain of the Fort, to patch up their broken Pacification, by which the Fort is sufficiently relieved; leaving the Fort of Galway in these terms of peace and plenty, I sent to the Isles of Arran, and did great spoil in burning the rebel's cabins, and corn, and brought from thence two hundred cows, and some sheep. But the rebels (except twenty that were killed, fled in boats from the other side of the Island, some eight miles distant, the storms being so great, that in eight days' time I could scarce gain the mouth of the River of Limerick: where I am still doing all the harm I can to the rebels: but seeing the wars are not like to be soon ended as was first supposed: if your Lordships will take a course for the strengthening of these forces at present under my command to the full proportion contained in the ordinances of Parliament. I am confident they will be as useful here if not more, as in any part of the kingdom: it will likewise be expedient that ships of good strength be appointed to wait this winter in the special harbours between this and Kinsale: this I thought it my duty humbly to represent to your lordship's wise consideration, remitting the more full relation of all things to Master Peter's, and the rest rest of the Committee of Adventurers of the additional forces by sea and land, for the reducing of Ireland, not doubting of your lordship's wonted care and providence to do every thing that may advance his majesty's service, and honour, and encourage those that are ready and willing to lay down their lives for the good of the State, as shall be signified unto them by your Lord, ships, or any having power from you, amongst whichas I esteem myself one of the meanest, so it is my humble desire, I may do your Lordships some acceptable service, which may honour me with the title of  
Your lordship's most affectionate humble service, FORBES. Castle of Glin. 27r Sept. 1642.   

Mr. Speaker,  
I Had a purpose to have sent you a full relation of all our proceedings here in Ireland: but this bearer Mr. Peter's, who hath been an eyewitness, can out of his diurnal give you more full satisfaction and acquaint you with these things, that are most requisite for the subduing of Ireland, which will be an easy work, if it be yet taken in time, and rightly prosecuted; for I dare say five or six thousand men well commanded and well provided for, could take both Limerick and Galloway, and so end the war before Christmas, for the strength of the Rebellion lies here, and there would be no difficulty in subduing the rest, Mr. Peter's will acquaint you what was my purpose; but I dare not go beyond my limits, the country diseases as Fluxes and fevers have mightily weakened these few men I have; yet blessed be God we have done good service as could be done with so many men, as you will perceive by Mr. Peter's diurnal; to the which, and his own Relation, and the Copies of the Letters I have sent, I remit all further.  
Your Nephew is in good health, and will prove a very good soldier; and if speedy supplies be sent or provisiios and Warrants to make them, I shall have care of his further advancement!, Mr. Maurice Thomson will acquaint you with what is necessary to be proposed to the House in the behalf of poor distressed Ireland: and as I neither doubt of his sufficiency in proposing, your willingness to do that good that is respected from you: so at this time I will trouble you with no longer Letter; but shall be much rejoiced to hear from you, of the happy and long wished for agreement betwixt his majesty and the Parliament: for which I shall never cease to pray, and shall ever remain,  
Your affectionate Friend to serve you. FORBES. Castle of Glin. 28. Sept. 1642.