A DECLARATION OF The proceed of His Highness the Prince of Wales, and the Marquis of Newcastle, concerning their coming from Calais to Dunkirk, and from thence to Barwick in the North of England, with an Army, for the defence and preservation of the King's Majesties Royal Person, and to join with Sir Marmaduke Langdale.  
Likewise, His Highness' Speech at Paris in France, before his departure from the Nunneries, And the Duke of York's coming from Zealand to Campheer, and from Campheer to Goring; His Highness to be Lord high-admiral of the revolted Ships, and the Lord Willoughby of Parham Vice-admiral.  
Sent in a Letter from Burlington-Key in Yorkshire, june 29. 1648.  
Printed for the general satisfaction of 〈◊〉 Majesty's Loyal Subjects, 1648.   

A DECLARATION OF The proceed of His Highness the Prince of Wales, and the marquis of Newcastle, concerning their landing in the North of England.  
Honoured Sir,  
Upon Sunday last being the 25. of this instant June, a Dutchman struck into this Harbour, and the Master coming ashore, imparted several things of great concernment touching this Kingdom, carried on by the Marquis of Newcastle, the Lord German, and divers others; and amongst the rest it was intimated, that there are divers Forces raised in the Kingdom of France, and in the Provinces of Holland, Zealand, and other places, most of them being English, and that the marquis of Newcastle is appointed General, and hath received Orders for their transportation into England.  
He further intimated, that the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the English Gallant hath taken their leave of the King of France, and are departed from the Court, with a resolution to pass from Calais to Dunkirk, & so with their new Army to Barwick in the North of England.  
It is said, that before the Prince's departure from Paris in France, his Highness went to the grates of several Nunneries, and there gave the Nuns a visit, where they appeared unveiled; and in the presence of several Lords and Ladies of Honour, His Highness declared, That for their many respects and favours vouchsafed to Him, since His coming into that Country, he were much obliged to them, and thanked them for their great respects to his Mother, the Queen of Great Britain, with many other civil expressions; and having expressed himself in these, or the like words, took his leave, and departed.  
Some report, that there are four Regiments raised in Holland, to join with the aforesaid Army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle, and to be transported over with them to join with Sir Marmaduke Langdale in the North.  
It is further said, that when the foreign forces are united and joined, they will amount to betwixt four or five thousand; which report causeth a great fear and jealousy amongst the Inhabitants in these parts, being sensible of the inhuman cruelty of Newcastle and his Adherents, greatly fearing, that they shall be left to the mercy of a foreign Enemy, if not timely prevented by the great wisdom and providence of the high and honourable Court of Parliament.  
We also hear that the seven revolted ships (which lately revolted from the obedience of Parliament) are gone into Helfer sluice in Holland, and another of the revolted ships (called the Flying Buck struck into Brill, who meeting with a Parliament ship, boarded her, and turned out captain Nickson, the captain thereof, and divers of the Mariners, and manned her with his own men; and the Captain of the Flying Buck hath declared, That such ships as he meets with that is not of his side, he will tie the men back to back, and turn them into the Sea.  
And about the 22. of this instant June, the Duke of York came from Zealand to Campheer, accompanied by the Lord Willoughby of Parham and divers other English Gallants; from Campheer they came to a place called Goring, where some of the revolted ships lay; and from thence he returned again to Campheer, with his English train.  
We further hear, that the Duke is made high-admiral of the revolted Navy, and the Lord Willoughby of Parham Vice-admiral, and that if his Highness can obtain from the Prince of Orange Money and Ammunition, they intent for England; for the Captain of the Flying Buck doth speak as if they intended for Yarmouth. It is likewise reported, that above 100 of the English Royalists are gone into the revolted ships that lie at the Brill.  
Burlington-Key, 26. june, 1648.   

SIR,  
THis morning a party of the Enemies sallied forth at the South gate, and approached near our horse Guard, but were quickly beaten back, and pursued by our party to the turn-pike, where they kept a Court of Guard, who upon our approach gave fire and fled away. So we entered this Guard, took such arms as were left there. This Guard of theirs was kept near the Almshouses, at the entrance of the Suburbs of the town: in this action three of the enemy were killed, and many wounded. We also took 12. prisoners, and 15 or 16 horse with arms, two horses of our were killed, and one man cut in the head, but the wound not mortal, nor any one of the rest of our men receiving any hurt at all. Provisions begin to grow scarce in the town, especially bread, & how they are provided with corn I know not, but I am certain they are ill provided of mills to grind it if they have any. For this day we have fired and burnt down their Windmills to the ground, divers soldiers steal away from the enemy daily, and come into us, especially since the Lord General sent in a Letter, proferring conditions to such as should come to him, and unto all, if they would embrace and yield up the town, which conditions were. 1. That within 24. hours after the receipt thereof, the officers laying down their arms, should have passes to travel beyond Sea, etc. 2. That the common soldiers, and all men of that rank, shall have liberty to departed to their own homes, submitting to the authority of Parliament. 3. That the Inhabitants of the town shall be free from plunder and violence.  
These conditions not being accepted of, the Lord General is resolved not to offer so good again to those which are the chief in action amongst the Enemy. Our army is in a very good condition and full of resolution, and although the Gen. is very unwilling to storm the town (for that as much as in him is, he would avoid the shedding of blood.  
Abot four of the clock this morning another party of the Enemy's forces sallied out of the town upon the Suffolk forces on the North-East side, but Col. Whaley joining with them, charged them, killed two, & put the rest to a disorderly retreat, took ten prisoners, and some very good horses. This Evening another party of the Enemy attempted to go out on Harwich road, to fetch in provisions, and were fallen upon by a party of ours, which routed them and took divers prisoners, one of which that was wounded saith, that they begin to be exceedingly straightened in the town for provisions, especially for horse meat: three of their Windmills are burnt down, they have two Water-mils which we are cutting off, and have scaling Ladders ready to storm, but the Mortar piece is not yet come up.  
Yesterday morning 3 troopers came out of the town with horse and arms, and proffered their service to the General, they report there are in the town about 600. horse, and 3500. foot. and about 3 of the clock in the afternoon, Sir Charles Lucus drew out 8. companies of foot, and 4 troops of horse, close under their Works, whereupon a party of ours were commanded out to charge them, and after some exchange of shot, our forces beat them in, set their Guard house on fire, killed two, and took some prisoners.  
From the Leaguer before Colchester, June 28. 1648.   

POSTSCRIPT.  
SIR,  
Upon the close of this Letter, here happened further action; A party of the Enemy returning from Tendering Hundred with much plundered provision, were intercepted by a considerable party of the Generals; at sight whereof they fled into the Hundred, leaving the provision behind them, which was convoyed into the Leaguer, and the aforesaid party are advanced into the Hundred to engage them, if possible. This day the Suffolk Forces had another sight with the enemy, killed two and took ten prisoners.  
From the Leaguer, 28. june, 1648.   

On Tuesday June 27, a paper was read in the House, subscribed by divers Citizens and sent to Dr. Burgess, desiring him to give God thanks (in his Pulpit) for preserving his Majesty from poisoning, and to pray for the forces under the command of the Earl of Norwich, and Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and after some debate thereupon, it was ordered that the parties whose names were subscribed should be sent for.  
FINIS.