THE RESOLUTION OF THE Prince of WALES, concerning the landing of his Army in the Isle of Lovingland, within the County of Suff●lk, And his Propositions to all Englishmen, concerning his Engagement for King, City, & Kingdom against the Army, & to fight for their Liberties, Freedom & Privileges. Likewise, the further proceed of th● Royal Navy, under his Highness the D. o● Yo●k, and the Declaration of the Seamen in the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth, concerning the King Majesty and the Fleet Royal. 1648. woodcut, title figure Propositions from his Highness the Prince of Wales, agreed upon at a General Council aboard the Royal Navy, by the Lord Culpepper, the Lord Ruthin, the Lord Gerrard, and Sir John Bartley. Honoured Sir, HAving received information of the Prince of Wales intentions and Resolu●ion to land at Yarmouth, with his forces, The City of Norw●ch, the Town of Attlebury, and other parts adjacent, re●olved to put themselves into a posture to receive his Highness, & to entertain him with loyalty and honour, i● he would be pleased to entrust his person in their hands, & to land only such a party that did consist of English, bu● would not assent to the coming in of any Foreigners, conceiving the consequences to be very dangerous; the●e ●o●esolved not to admit of any invasion by str●ngers: Whereupon, his Highness distrusting the event ●f his Design, called a general Council, aboard the Royal Navy, where was present, his Highness the D●ke of York, Prince Rup●rt, Prince Maurice, the Lord Culpepper, the Lord Gerrard, the Lord Willoughby of Parham, the Lord ●ermin, the Lord Ruthin, Sir ●ohn Bartley, and Col. Bainfield; and after some consultation, in relation to their Landing, and seriously of weighing, a●d considering several paticulars, which might prove very prejudicial and dangerous, to the King's Cause, they unanimously resolved to get what Provisions they could aboard, and to hoist sail to float upon the Neptune Seas towards the Downs, there to cast Anchor for the present, and to send an Invitation to the Kentishmen, to invite them to their assistance. But we fear, that they have still an eagle's eye upon this County, and in regard Yarmouth lies so point blank for the Revolted Ships to come unto, it is feared, That if they should possess themselves of the said, That some whisper, were amongst them, in Relation to the said Design, and we conceive it probable, that had not Lovingland been secured by Col. Scroop, and a Regiment of the County foot, they had possessed themselves of that place ere this; for our Intelligencer saith, That it was the Resolution, bo●h of the Prince, the Duke, the Lord Culpepper, the Lord Gerrard, and the rest of the English Gallants, attending his Highness; to make a show at Yarmouth, and then to use their endeavours for the securing of the Island of Lovingland, but by providence, it is now prevented; That which is most prevalent, and doth induce us, to give credence to the said Report; is, Because the disposition and affection of the Inhabitants, are weaned from the Parliament, and linked firm to the Royalists; for I cannot hear, that since the beginning of these sad times, of many Volunteers, that hath been set forth of that Island for the Parliaments service. And for your further satisfaction touching the description of the said Island, I shall here give you a brief account thereof, viZ. The Peninsula of Lovingland, in the County of Suffolk, in Longitude extends itself 7. miles, in Latitude 4. It contains 16. Parishes, abounding with all things requirable either by necessity or delight, by way of sustentation or recreation: It's blest with a healthful Air, situated for a general accommodation of Trade, having the Sea bordering upon a fourth part of it; the other parts being begirt with the great Rivers of You're and Waurney, by which the Country Commodities are brought into it, and from thence transported to all transmarine parts: The whole Peninsula is ra●sed into one entire Hill, defended towards the Sea; with Cliffs and Sands, and on all parts by Land surrounded with a specious level of low grounds, amidst which levels runs the forenamed Rivers, discharging themselves into the Sea, through the said Island; So that it is invinsible by land, four passages excepted, and one by Sea, called Newton Gap; It hath in former times been called by the name of Low-England; being as considerable a place for health, fortility, strength, and pleasure, as any that I know of within his Majesty's Realms and Dominions; And if it should be once lost, it will not be vast sums and multitudes of lives that will regain it. It is said that Prince Rupert had a great desire to l●nd there, and had he ●ffected it, it would have hazarded the loss of ●he whole Kingdom, For, Sol doth no sooner rise from's Bastern bed, but by Aurora, is first welcomed. In Lovinglands' fair Isle, The only place that Art and Nature by their soft embrace Blest have, with profit and delight: A soil proud Foreigners, with bloodied soul would toil: To master Englishmen, must thankful be, to him that lets you Peace and peril see. The Romans having formerly gained this place, and transported their Colonies, bridled the whole East of England by it, and brought the people under subjection. Thus having faithfully imparted, the proceed of the Prince, and their Resolution to have possessed themselves of this Island, I remain, Your most assured, and obliged Friend, JOHN BURDET. Norwich july 29: 1648. Propositions from his Highness the Princee of Wales, to be published to the Kingdom of England. 1 That his Highness doth declare that the Reformation of Religion, shall be as it was agreed on with the Scots Dec. 26 last in the Isle of Wight. 2 To rescue his Maj. from His imprisonment, that he may fit with the Parl. and enjoy his rights. 3 That the two Houses of Parl. may be restored to their freedom. 4 That the Kingdom may be eased of the Excise. 5 That the A●my of Sectaries may be disbanded. 6 That all taxes and cessements may be taken off. 7 That the narrow seas may be protected, for the carrying on of a free trade in the passage of Merchant's ships. 8 That the City of London may enjoy their Privileges and Rights. From Dover Castle, July 29. 1648. Sir WE have received Intelligence, of the incredible news of the The Constant Warwick; Can it h●ve been imagined, that two names most consistent with change, should have revolted; but it was carried away by Captain Batten, that something, he is able to draw away Mahomet, and his Iron Chest from the Loadstone; The going away of this Ship seems ominous to many; who therefore expect some notable business; but what will the Revolted Ships do? land an Army, where is it? not the London Merchants, that's dangerous at this time, Londoners effect nor to be hindered in Trade, touch their Copyhold, and they will move otherways. By our Intelligence from the West, it is advertised. That there are several Ships lies in the Harbours at Portsmouth, and in the Isle of Wight, and that some of the Seamen. gins to have revolting Language, and cries out, hay for King Charles and his Royal Ships, and some of the Sailors which lay in Portsmouth Harbour, openly declared themselves in the Town, in the like speeches; but some of them were soon silenced, and committed to safe Custody. The Earl of Warwick hath 16. gallant Ships ready to put to Sea, victualled, and provided with all necessaries whatsoever: The revolting and running away of the Seamen, after they have been lifted, hath much retarded the work in hand, His Lordship leaves no means unassayed, to advance and further the Cause, and encourage the Marreigners in this honourable Engagement, for the reducing of revolted Ships, whose designs may be v●ry destructive, both to King and Kingdom, if not timely prevented. Walmer Castle is ready to attend the motion of ●he Prince, Deale is exce●ding insolent and stubborn, and does execution upon our men, the walls are thick, and Cannon-proof, and have great advantage upon our men; but notwithstanding, their opportunities, and advantages, our men are resolute, and Col. Rich deports himself with great gallantry, Major Husbands is likewise very forward and active, and upon Fryd●y last, the besieged made a sallcy, where he charged them with his own Troop, (who had then the Guard) disputed the business, put them to a retreat, and pursued them to the very Castle Gates. Dover July 29. 1648. 4. in the morning. FINIS.