A DECLARATION AND RESOLUTION OF THE SHERIFFS, Justices of the Peace, and other of His Majesties well affected Subjects, in the Counties of Flint and Denbigh, at a general meeting in Wexham, the 9 of this instant May, 1648.  
WHEREIN, They declare their Resolution, touching the solemn League and Covenant, and to oppose all forces whatsoever, that shall enter the said Counties, for the disturbance of the public peace of England and Wales.  
REsolved and agreed upon, that this Declaration be published throughout the six Counties of North-wales, together with our desires, concerning the peace of the Kingdom.  
LONDON, Printed for R. W. MDCXLVIII.   

THE DECLARATION and Resolution, Of the Sherriffs, and Justices of the Peace in Flint Shear. etc.  
FIrst, It is resolved that the presint distemper of the times and danger imminent upon this Country, doth necessitate the putting of the same into a posture of defence against any that shall be in Arms against the Parliament.  
Secondly, it is resolved, that we shall in pursuance of the Solemn League and Covenant in all just ways, resist and suppress all Forces whatsoever, either Native within th●se Counties of North-wales, or or those that shall from Foreign Countries, invade these parts, contrary to the Authority of both Houses of Parliament to the contempt thereof, and the disturbance of the public peace, in order whereunto it is further resolved.  
Third●y, that the Declaration of this Resolution be published throughout the six Coun●●●s of North-wales, wi●h ●●●●mation of our desi●es: That all we●l affect●● pers●ns therein will join and subscribe with us, with whom we oblige ourselves to a mutual defence of each other in this engagement and the taking of subscriptions is referred to he Commissioners of the assessment of 6000 l. per mensem, of the said espective Counties, and to such as they or any of them shall appoint.  
Fourthly, that those persons that shall subscribe these resolutions, shall improve their interests in their several limits, to engage all persons well-affected, both Horse and Foot to be ready with their Arms for defence, and preservation of the peace of the Country, in the obedience of the Parliament. And to yield their assistance in the suppression of any insurrection, or unlawful tumultuary meeting of such as have been in Arms against the Parliament.  
Fifthly, that the names of such persons as shall be engaged to be in readine ein the County of Denbigh be returned to the governor of Denbigh, who with the advice and and assistance of the high Sheriff of that County Sir Thomas Middleto●, Simon Thelmall Esquire, the elder of place and ward the Commissioners for the 6000 l. P●r mensem, the Committees of North Wales, or any four of them, shall have power to appoint fit men to daw together, and conduct such persons for the service aforesaid as occasion shall require, And as they shall receive orders from the said Governor, and any four of the persons aforesaid.  
Sixthly that the names of such persons as shall be engaged to be in the readiness for the same service in the county of Flint, be returned to the Governor of Denbigh, who with the advice and assistinance of the high sheriff of that county, Col, Thomas Ravenscroft, Col. john Aldersey, john Salisbury of Bathgrage Esqr. Captain Luke Loyd the Commissioners for the 6000 l. per mensem, the committee of North Wales, or any four of them, as occasion shall require & they shall receive Orders from th', s●id Govenour, & any sore of the persons aforesaid.  
Seventhly, that the Arms of the Inhabitants of the Counties of Denbigh and Flint, that have been in hostility against the Parliament, be by warrant called in, and brought to Denbigh Castle, for the use of the said Counties respectively. And that there be intimation in the said Warrants, that such persons as shall quietly and readily surrender up their Arms, shall be taken notice of, as persons not inclinable, to disturb the public peace, And that such persons as shall refuse to deliver up their Arms, or conceal the same, shall be esteemed prone, and ready to entertain new Commotions and not persons well affected to the peace of their Country, giving further to understand, it is not our intention by the seazure of Arms to add fear, or molestation to any that shall conform. But on the contrary, we sh●all cherish such, and all others, who shall not contrive practice, or act something to the disturbance of the Country's Peace.  
Eightly, That the Castle of Ruthin and Ruthland, be in pursuance of the Order of the honourable House of Commons, forthwith made more untenable, and that Warrants be immediately sent forth, under the hands of the Justices of the peace, and Commissioners of the respective Counties, or any three or more of them for that purpose. And the care of the demolishment of Ruthin Castle is referred to Simon Thebw●ll, of place and ward Esquire. And the present Governor of Denbigh. And for Ruthland Castle to Ruge▪ Hummer Esquire, High Sheriff of the County of Flint.  

SIR,  
THe Report that spread abroad of reuniting the Wesh force's, and a supposed defeat given to our forces is false; but the contrary you may be assured of; and the great victory obtained by Col. Horton against them. Here followeth a List of the prisoners taken and in custody, viz. 25 Majors, and Captains, 32 Lieutenants, 27, Ensigns, 10 Private Gentlemen, and about 2600 private Soldiers. We want room to enlarge further the particulars, but the whole business will be published at large by it sell e.   

A declaration of the Taking of Harbottle Castle, for the King, by Sir, Gilbert Errington.  
Sir.  
CAptain Ball, with a ship of 32. Guns keeps provision from Barwick, but Langdale gives out that 3 ships are coming from Leath to fight with him. The Irish take ships within two or three leagus of the Coasts. Sir, Gilb. Errington hath taken Harbottle Castle in Northumher land for the King; Major Gen. Lambert hath sent to secure the Garrisons, and to fortify Appleby, in westmoreland, Raby in the Bishopric, and Walton hall in Yorkshire. Sir. Philip Musgrave is marching towards Perith with 500 Horse, intending to possess Appleby, and other places.   
FINIS.