A GREAT DISCOVERY OF THE QUEENS preparation in Holland, to assist the KING in England.  
Also, how Her Majesty hath sent Her Standard, with the rest of her Regiments over to Newcastle.  
As it was sent in a Letter from Rotterdam, Dated Decemb. 16. stilo novo, and directed to M. John Blackston a Member of the House of Commons.  

Die Veneris 16 Decemb. 1642.  
ORdered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this Letter shall be forthwith printed and published.  
I. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.   
LONDON, Printed for J. Wright in the Old-bailey, Decemb. 17. 1642.   

In Rotterdam, Decemb. 16. 1642. Stilo novo. Worthy Sir,  
MY last unto you was of the twelfth present, which I sent by Ship; and fearing lest that may be long before it come to your hands, I thought fit to write unto you now by Post; and it is to advise you, that there come hither frequently good and lusty ships from Newcastle, which are sent hither by the Merchants of that Town, for the service of the Queen: And there is continual transportation of great store of Men, Money, and Ammunition, over in them. There came hither about 14 days since M. Knolls, and that arch K. Capt. Archibald, who is very diligent & notorious in his service, for the betraying of his country, and for that hath of late had that honour conferred upon him to be made a captain, and is about three days since gone from hence with his ship laden with Men, Money, and Ammunition for Newcastle. I hear that M. Knolls brought over Letters from his Majesty, that hath been the occasion of the Queens stay here, which all that be well affected are very sorry for; who had rather she were elsewhere. Upon the receipt of which Letters from His Majesty, I hear that the Queen the next day sent M. Jermin to the state's general, to acquaint them therewith, and that His Majesty advised the Queen to stay here for some time longer; and that, because His Majesty was upon a treaty of Accommodation, and doubted not but that in short time he should make all things well; and that therefore the Queen gave them thanks for those Ships that had a long time waited upon her service, and desired that they might now be discharged, which was done accordingly; yet notwithstanding Her majesty's Agents labour here exceedingly in sending away Men, Money, Horse and Ammunition unto Newcastle for the advancing of Her majesty's Army in those parts. Upon thursday last I was at the Hague, and there saw Her majesty's Standard, which was just then going away, to be sent for Newcastle; & yesterday was seven-night, I heard that Colonel Goring and M●Crofis, and M. Slingsby, and Capt. Bret, and Capt. Mackworth, and divers other Cavaliers went to Amsterdam, to take ship there, to go for England with all speed, and it is thought for Newcastle; and that Col. Goring is to be Lord General of the King's Horse. I hear likewise that there is more going away from thence to Newcastle, 400 Officers and old soldiers, and 400 Horse, and 1000 more are to follow, which are Her majesty's Regiment, and should have been a Guard to Her person if she had gone on. The Prince of Orange I hear suffers all his Officers to go, that will, only under this colour, that as many as go hence, shall be constrained; although he can give them greater honour as he pleaseth, and they expect, for so good service, if they do return. It is very credibly reported here, that there is now sending away with all speed to Newcastle 160000 pound sterling, which I am very credibly informed by some Dutchmen, is by way of loan raised by the Papists in these parts (which are not few) for the Queen. And that the Prince of Orange is engaged for the payment of it, which are most horrible things. Therefore I can do no less in conscience to God and his cause, and in duty and love unto the Kingdom and Parliament, (hearing and seeing these things.) then give you notice of it, who are a member of that honourable House, which I shall desire you (if you shall think fit) to communicate unto the House; but shall entreat you to do me the like favour you have done, in concealing of my name. Thus desiring the Lord to be with you, and to bless and prosper your proceedings, and the whole House, with the tender of my service, and best respects unto you, I humbly take my leave, and rest  
Yours, to love and serve you in the Lord.  
There are two Newcastle Ships here, ready to go with the first fair Wind, laden as is before mentioned; and also three great Dutch hoys laden with Field-pieces and carriages, and many Holland wagons, which are made strong and large, and covered over head, such as usually attend the leaguer.  
To his much Honoured friend, John Blackstone Esquire, a Member of the House of Commons in the honourable House of Parliament, present these.   
FINIS.