THE ARTICLES OF THE RENDITION OF Edenburgh-Castle TO THE Lord General CROMWELL, AND The manner of the Enemies marching out Decemb. 24. 1650. With a Particular of the Ordnance, and Arms taken therein. ALSO The taking of another strong Castle, called, Kinmore-castle, by a party from Carlisle. With the Articles of surrender, and the particulars taken in the Castle, and their march. Published by Authority. Oct: 31 LONDON, Printed by E. Griffin in the Old-baily. 1650. SIR, THe greatest part of the time since Thursday last (when the Articles enclosed were agreed of for the rendition of Edinburgh Castle) hath been in ordering of things in relation to their Marching out this day. There hath been a continual passing to and from the Castle with Trunks, and other goods for these four or five days; and yet for all that there are many more goods left for the inhabitants hereabouts, and much more those Scots who dwell fare off, and now come over in great numbers, who must have further time; and the General hath engaged that they shall not lose any of them after our Soldiers have possession of the Castle, but have free liberty to fetch them out; it's verily believed that there was more Money, Plate, and Rich Household stuff in this Castle, then in any one part of Scotland besides, yet such hath been the civility of our Soldiers, that they have not in the least interrupted the Inhabitants, or taken away any of their goods; so that considering the impregnall strength of the place, the great loss of men we must have had, in case we had stormed it (if we had carried it that way which was almost impossible) and the love of the people which we now have gained by this civil usage, it was the best course that could have been taken; and if it were pu● in the Balance, would not appear to be of much less consequence, than the defeat at Downhill near Dunbar. This day Col. Dundas Marched out of the Castle with 120 men, all Musketeers, their Colours flying (which was one red Ensign) one Drum beating, the greatest part of them marched to Leith and intent for Fife. Lieu●. Col. White with some companies of Foot took possession of the Castle, we have as yet no account what number of Arms, Ammunition, or Provision is in it. The number of the Ordnance is enclosed. Col. Fenwick Governor of Berwick for the present is to take the Government thereof. His Excellency with many Officers went into the Castle this afternoon to view it. There are taken in it the particulars enclosed. By reason of the great Winds, the Soldiers that came out of the Castle, could not get into Fife, but were forced to stay in Leith this night with a guard. Divers of the Foot laid down their Arms, and will not engage any more against our Army. Before their going out of the Castle, there were two Barrels of Gun powder blown up, which killed two of their Men. Decemb. 19 1650. Articles Treated of, concluded, and agreed upon by Major Andrew Abbernethe, and Captain Robert Henderson of the one party, on the behalf of Walter Dundasse Esqu. Governor of the Castle of Edinburgh: and by Col. George Monk, and Lieut. Col. Francis White on the other party, on the behalf of his Excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwell for the Rendition of the said Castle, according to the Articles ensuing. 1. That the Castle of Edinburgh, with the Cannon, Arms, Ammunition, and Magazeenes, and furniture of war (except what shall be excepted in the ensuing Articles be rendered to his Excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwell, or whom he shall appoint on Tuesday next being the 24. of this present December, by 12 of the Clock, without wilful spoil or embezillment. 2. That the Public Registers, Public Movables, private Evidences and Writs be transported to Fife or Sterling; and that Wagons and Ships be provided for the transporting of them. 3. That for all the goods in the Castle belonging to any person whatsoever, an Edict may be proclaimed to the people about Edinburgh, to come own, and receive their own; and if any be at a far distance or dead, a place may be provided in the Town of Edinburgh for keeping the same until they be owned, and after owning, they have liberty to carry them where they please. 4. That all persons whatsoever not belonging to the Garrison, as men, women, and children, may have liberty to go whether they will without trouble, and there have the free exercise of their callings and Employments with safety, both to themselves and goods. 5. That the Governor of the said Castle, and all Military Officers, Commanders and Soldiers, of whatsoever condition (none excepted) may departed without any molestation with their Arms and Baggage, with Drums beating, and Colours flying, Matches lighted at both ends, and Ball in their mouths, as they usually are wont to march, and all their goods with a free conduct to Brunt Island in Fife; or if any of the foresaid persons desire to transport themselves and goods any where else for their greater conveniency, it may be with freedom granted. 6. That all Officers and Soldiers, as well sick as hurt, shall have free liberty to remain in Edinburgh till they recover, and to enjoy the benefit of these Articles. 7. That the number of Horse and Wagons, as many as the Governor shall need for his own particular use, as also for the Officers and Soldiers, shall be sent them for the carrying of the aforesaid baggage, to the aforesaid places. 8. That Capt. Lieut. Car, Lievt. Stretton, Thomas Brindy Gunner, and Patrick Summerall Gunner be sent to his Excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwell this present Thursday, by 12 of the Clock for Hostages, for the performance of the afore-written Articles; and that the General shall keep Sentinels about the Castle, under the Rock. Andrew Abbernethe, R. Henderson. I do approve, ratify, and confirm the Articles above written. W. Dundasse. A List of the Great Guns taken in Edinburgh Castle Decemb. 24. 1650. Three Iron Guns, besides the Great Mag. Five Cannons of 7. 9 24. livers. Two Culverins. Two Demi Culverins. Two Minions. Two Falcons. Three 3 Livers, Brass. 28. Short Brass Monkeys alias Dogs. 10 Iron Monkeys: Two Pittars. In all 67. Ten thousand Arms, with other Provision and Victuals a great quanty, we cannot as yet give the particulars thereof. By Letters from Carlisle Decem. 25. as followeth, A party of Horse and Dragoons was sent from this Garrison, consisting of about 1000 to Garrison Dunfrieze in Scotland, where they are in a quiet condition. There were divers Cavalier Lords and Gentlemen, with some 400 Attendants met there with a purpose to raise some Forces for their King, but upon the advance of this party they left the Town and went to their own homes, which makes me conjecture they like not the dancing of the Scotch Jig at Sterling this jocund time of Christmas. Just now a Packet came to me from my Lieut. Colonel at Dumfrieze, which gives me an account of the parties proceedings there under his command, which he sent into Gallaway to prevent the gathering of the Enemy in those parts. To give you the particulars will be too tedious, only this I will say, That they have been very active, the Lord going along with them, so that they have done their business and they write to me that there is not much considerable to be done in that part of Scotland, only the Garrisoning of some Castles for conveniency of passage, and awing the Country. They have taken the strong Castle of Kinmore, whose Articles are as followeth: Decemb. 22. 1650. Articles concluded and agreed upon the day and year abovesaid, betwixt the Lord Kinmore Governor of his Castle of Kinmore, on the one party: and Cap. Dowson, Cap. Crackenthorpe, and Cap. Nary, on the other party, for the Parliament of England. IMprimis, It is concluded and agreed upon that the said Lord Kinmore shall forthwith deliver up to the said Cap. Dowson, Cap. Crackenthorp, and Cap. Nary, his Castle of Kinmore, with all the Arms and Ammunition, for the use of his Excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwell. 2. It is concluded and agreed upon, that the said Lord Kinmore shall have all his householdstuff, of what sort soever, within the said Castle, secured to his proper use, either within such Rooms of his said Castle as he shall choose, or by conveying them away to some other place, provided it be within fourteen days. 3. That the Lord Kinmore, with such as are now in Arms with him in the said Castle, whose names are under written. shall have liberty to repair to their own homes without any disturbance to their Persons or Estates, acting nothing prejudicial to the Army of England, or shall have seven days, (the morrow being the 23 of this instant being the first) to dispose of themselves, their Horses, and Arms, without let or molestation by any belonging to his Excellency's Army. Kenmore. English. Man. Dowson. Rich. Crackenthorp John Nary. Robert Lord Kenmore. Rob. Glendoning. Jo. Glendoning. Rob. Gourden. Ja. Gourden. Alex. Maxwell. Geo. Heriot. James Gibson. Patrick Merdock. The rest of the Common Soldiers are likewise to have the benefit of the aforesaid Articles. A Note of the Arms and Ammunition taken in the Expedition from Dumfreze into Gallaway by the aforesaid Captains. At Killobright, and thence carred to Kenmore. Three barrels of Powder, Match proportionable. All the Arms found there were broken, because there was not conveyance for them. Taken at Kenmore-Castle. Sixty Muskets and Firelocks, eight Pikes, eight great barrels of Powder, each containing near three ordinary Barrels, Match and Ball proportionable. Great store of Meal, and Beef. Taken on the March about forty Horse, and some prisoners. FINIS.