Collections of LETTERS from several parts, CONCERNING The Affairs of the ARMIES IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND Licenced by the Secretary of the Army. Printed at London for Robert lbbitson dwelling in Smithfield near Hosier Lane, 1649. Collections of LETTERS from several parts, Concerning the Affairs of the Armies in England and Ireland. A Letter from Milford Haven. SIR, WE have taken a Flemish Vessel, called the Swallow of Bristol, about 300 Tun burden, which was forced into this Harbour by contrary winds, she came from Waterford, having on board her 70 Tun of Kilpe, 13 Packs of skins. 8 barrels of Tallow, containing 2022 pound weight, 6 Packs of Wool, containing twenty stone in each pack. 5 sacks of Linen Yarn, containing 600 pound weight, and 9 Hogsheads of Honey, she was seized upon by Col Blake, and since ordered by him to go for Dublin, with a Troop of Horse, and from thence to return to Bristol, where he is to deliver both ship and goods unto the Collectors there. I have taken 2000 l. security of the Merchant to the use of the Commonwealth for the performance of it. Your Servant, Hen: White. From before Milford Haven 28 October 1649. SIR, THE Lord Lieutenant hath taken Wexford, but I presume, you will receive notice thereof before this cometh to your hands therefore I omit that. Owen Roe is upon his march from the North, and it is given out, and intelligence from several parts informs me, that it is in order to a conjunction with Ormond, and that he is hired with a great sum of money, and to Command in chief their Forces: I cannot relate this but as common reports, and intelligence. And it is further reported, that he intends to burn all our quarters unto Dublin. I regard not these threats, nor fear him not, our strong God is always the same, in whose strength I shall not fear to go out against him, or any that shall come to annoy these Quarters, and not doubt but to give good Account thereof, and if their Conjunction prove well, it will be but in order to their Destruction, is the confidence of, Your Friend and Servant. John Hewson. Dublin 20 Octo. 1649, Mr. Peter's Letter from Ireland. SIR, Briefly, the 11 of September we took in Tredagh as I writ, the 11 of October we took in Wexford, where the hand of God wonderfully appeared, we were forced to storm Wexford, where the enemy was strong every way, our men (after battery of the Castle, and yielded by Captain Stafford the Governor,) entered upon their flight over the water, and two thousand were killed and drowned, Col: Lehunt entered with his Lifeguard, and was wounded with a Pike, Col: Roe's jaw broken with a Bullet, who is since dead, we lost but five men every way, we have near 80 ships, and 100 Boats to fish in, of which here is a fine Trade. God hath spoilt the spoiler, abundance of plunder and rich; It is a fine spot for some godly Congregation, where house and land wait for Inhabitants, and occupiers, I wish they would come. On Friday last we took Rosse by condition upon the battery, where our horse could hardly have entered. The English stayed with us, about 3 or 400. the Irish went over the water. Waterford will not take in Ormonds Soldiers, who would have had 2000 gone in, but they refused, because they said he had no Army to relieve them. We are marched to Doncannon, Col: Tuttle, and Col. Collams Regiments of Foot, and my Lords of Horse, are gone thither: We hear Owen Roe Oneale is upon his march this way. I never saw such discoveries of God's presence in the world, only we had sickly companies, even to thousands. Send us of all kinds, I pray, but be sure to help us by what interest you have in heaven. From the North to Rosse we have all clear. I wonder thousands do not come out of England to see this work, which I hope is the fulfilling of Prophecies: However I bless the Lord for what I see. God is with our General certainly, however he deal with him. I say pray for us, and him who is Yours, H. Peter. Wexford 22 Octob. 1649. Another Letter. SIR, SIR Charles Coot with a party about three thousand hath taken Colraine and put most to the sword, among which a brother of George Monroe is killed, another brother of his leaping over the walls to escape was drowned, the Governor also Colonel Guordon cannot be found, but its thought he is killed. Sir Charles understanding notice was gone to Monroe before Belfast, of his being about Colraine, he forthwith marched out of the Town, leaving in it a Garrison, and met George Monroe about half way to Carickefergus, fought, and totally routed him, and killed many of them, and he and Col. Hambleton are fled to Charlemount. This is strange news and much affect us here. Sir Charles presently marched to Carickefergus, and the 23 instant laid fiedge to it, we hear also that a strong party from Dublin are come into the North. Also a ship of the Parliament of England coming into the North and finding a small Frigate riding near Carickefergus, which he was informed had transported Sir James Mungomery out of Ireland into Scotland, he surprised her, the Frigate was one of six Guns, and twenty Oaers employed by the State of Scotland, in the Irish Seas, to observe all passages there, and the Captain sent to Captain Clarke Commander of the English, acquainting him therewith, Clarke replied he was confident he was a Knave, and that none belonging to the States of Scotland certainly would transport such a Traitor as Sir James Mungomery, therefore he would keep her, This is all at present from him that is, Sir yours to serve you, The copy of a Letter from Col. Hewson in Ireland. SIR. IT's certain Owen Roe is joined with Ormond, but as certain, but in order to both their Ruins, Though hand join in hand they shall not go unpunished. After the Lieut. General's Regiment of Horse came from Venables, he was much distressed by George Monroe in conjunction with Phillim Oneal, but Sir Theoph. Jones came seasonably to his relief, with a thousand Horse and Foot; so that the Enemy who had fired Lisnegarvin and Antrim (though our men kept the Castles in both) fled into their Garrisons, and now Venables is in the Field, and I hope joined with my Lord Precedent, who together will be at least 3000. Horse and Foot; and I hope in short time, to give a good account of the North parts of this Nation; Rosse was taken last week, and our Army is now at Doncannon. Sir, I am in haste, but this relation is a brief account of our affairs, as they came to the knowledge of Your loving Friend, J. Hewson. Dublin 29. Octob. 1649. Another Letter from Ireland. SIR, SInce my last, Cork and Younghall assuredly are ours, they have their Commissioners with my Lord, for Indemnity etc. Bandon also and Kingsale are coming in, Inchequins Trumpeter came newly to my Lord, who would gladly do himself some good, his Lady is turned out of Corkâ–ª o'neill is joined to them, and we have faced them, but they do not like us. I pray let all men know, that if any Foot will come to Mr. Peter's at Milford, he is ready to carry them for Cork, or Wexford, and provide comfortably for them. Indeed I saw at Wexford the Hogs eat their Stain, and drink their blood, and am persuaded God will follow his vengeance home. Dublin 5 Novemb. 1649. Imprimatur Jo: Rushworth. 13 Novemb. 1649. FINIS.