PROPOSITIONS Sent in a LETTER FROM Lieu. Gen. Cromwell AND His Officers, to the Lords and Commons of the Committee of Derby-house. And by them presented to the House of COMMONS: And by them Read, and referred to a COMMITTEE. Die Sabbati Novemb. 19 1648. ORdered by the Commons in Parliament assembled, that this Letter from Lieutenant General Cromwell, be referred to the Committee of the Army, to make provisions of the particulars therein desired and mentioned. H. Elsing, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Printed by Robert Ibbitson, in Smithfield, near the Queenes-head Tavern, 1648. HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE royal blazon surmounted by a crown and flanked by the English lion and Tudor rose on one side and the Scottish unicorn and thistle on the other Die Sabbati 19 Novemb. 1648. 1. ORdered by the Commons in Parliament assembled, that this Letter from Lieutenant General Cromwell, be referred to the Committee of the Army, to make provisions of the particulars therein desired and mentioned. 2 Ordered by the Commons in Parliament Assembled, That the Lieutenant of the Ordnance, be required to make provisions of, and issue out of the public stores, two hundred and fifty barrels of powder, for the service of the siege against Pomfret, and Scarborough Castles, and that they be likewise required, to provide and issue, such cannon bullet and ball, as the Committee of the Army shall give order for. H. Elsing Cler. Parl Dom. Com. A Letter read in the House of Commons from Lieut. General Cromwell, Presented by the Committee at Derby-House, to whom it was directed. For the Right Honourable the Committee of Lords and Commons sitting at Derby-House these present. My Lords and Gentlemen, SO soon as I came into these parts, I met with an earnest desire from the Committee of this County, to take upon me the charge here, for the redufing of the Garrison of Pomfret. I received also commands from my Lord General, to the same effect. I have had the sight of a Letter to the House of Commons, wherein things are so represented, as if this siege were at such a pass, that the prize were already gained: In consideration whereof, I thought fit to let you know what the true state of this Garrison is, as also the condition of the Country, that so you may not think my desire for such things as would be necessary to carry on this work, unreasonable. My Lords, The Castle hath been victualled with two hundred and twenty or forty fat Cattle, within these three weeks, and they have also gotten in (as I am credibly informed) Salt enough for them and more. So that I apprehend, they are Victualled for a twelve month: The men within are resolved to endure, to the utmost extremity, expecting no mercy, as indeed they deserve none. The place is very well known to be one of the strongest inland Garrisons in the Kingdom, well watered, situated upon a rock in every part of it, and therefore difficult to Mine The walls very thick and high, with strong Towers, and if battered, very difficult of access, by reason of the depth and steepness of the Graft. The Country is exceedingly impoverished, not able to bear free quarter, nor well able to furnish provisions, if we had moneys. The work is like to be long, if materials be not furnished answerable. I therefore think it my duty, to represent unto you as followeth, Viz. 1 That moneys be provided for three complete Regiments of Foot, and two of Horse. 2 That Money be provided for all contingencies, which are in view too many to innumerate. 3 That five hundred barrels of powder, six good battering Guns, with three hundred shot to each Gun, be speedily sent down to Hull. 4 We desire none may be sent less than Demy-Canon. 5 We desire also some match & bullet 6 And if it may be, we should be glad that two or three of the biggest Mortar-pieces with shells may likewise be sent. And although the desires of such proportions may seem costly, yet I hope you will judge it good thrift, especially if you consider that this place hath cost the Kingdom, some hundred thousands of pounds already. And for aught I know, it may cost you one more, if it be trifled withal, besides the dishonour of it, and what other danger may be immergent, by its being in such hands. It is true, here are some two or three great Guns in Hull, and hereabouts, but they are unserviceable: And your Garrisons in Yorkshire are very much unsupplyed at this time. I have not as yet drawn any of our Foot to this place, only I make use of Col. Fairfax, and Col. Maleveries Foot Regiments, and keep the rest of the Guards with the Horse, purposing to bring on some of our Foot to morrow. The rest being a little dispersed in Lincoln & Nottinghamshires, (these parts being not well able to bear them) for some refreshment, which after so much duty they need, and a little expect. And indeed, I would not satisfy myself, nor my duty to you and them, to put the poor men at this season of the year to lie in the field, before we be furnished with Shoes Stockings, and , for them to cover their nakedness (which we hear are in preparation, and would be sped). And until we have Deal boards to make them Courts of Guards, and tools to cast up works to secure them. These things I have humbly represented to you, and waiting for your resolution and command, I rest Your most humble Servant O. CROMWELL. Knottingley 15 Novemb. 1648. FINIS.