A FIGHT at SEA Between the Parliament Ships & those that revolted, AND The boarding of some of the Parliament Ships, by a party from the three Castles in KENT that are kept for the King And the storming of WAYMOR Castle. Also a bloody fight in Ireland. And a treaty of the Commanders of the Revolted ships with the Duke of YORK.   depiction of a warship armed with cannon 
June 30th LONDON Printed for H. Becke, and are to be sold in the Old Bayley. 1648.   

A LETTER Concerning, Some passages of the revolted SHIPS and the three Castles in KENT, against the Ships sent with relief to the Protestants in IRELAND.  
SIR,  
MY last was of the 8 of this present from the Downs, since which time we have attempted to put to sea, several times, but was forced back thither again, by extraordinary storms, and cross winds, by which we were all in some danger of the King's ships, and the three Castles in the Downs, to be stayed and plundered by them.  
As for the King's ships, they sent men aboard of all our three ships, to demand Powder and Ammunition for them and the Castles, and go aboard of them, and to show their Bills of Layding, and Letters, who affirmed they had none, nor any powder or ammunition, but for the use of their ships; whereupon they were threatened to be carried for Holland, unless they would confess and deliver what was desired, nevertheless at the last all our Masters were released, and the King's ships set sail for Holland upon the 12 day to speak unto the Duke of York as they pretended.  
And upon the 17 day the Castles sent several men and boats aboard of all our ships, with order to search and plunder us, but being withstood they went ashore, and swore God dam them, they would go ashore and sink every ship of us, and in pursuit thereof they did their best endeavours, by shooting 12 pieces of great Ordnance at the least, which forced us to weigh Anchor, and fall off to the Sea: Although the wind was contrary and calm, so that we lay at their mercy, and in great danger, if we had not been timely relieved, by a good party of the Lord General's Army, that marched towards the several Castles, and found them other employment, which fell very happily out for us, for by this means we gained time to go out of their command without any hurt or loss, only Captain Newburts was plundered of two rich swords, worth five or six pound, as he affirmed, we being thus forced to Sea, and the storms arising continuing for the space of two days, did put our Ships in some danger, nevertheless, thanks be to God, we heat it out, and recovered this place the 20 day, where we Ride safely in this Bay, ready for the first fair wind, which God in his mercy grant, and that with speed, for the Corn is very prout, and is in danger to be spoilt.  
From aboard of the Supply in Portland Bay near Waymouth, the 22 of June 1648.   

The Copy of a Letter from Portsmouth  
Noble Sir,  
THe nine ships in Holland, viz.) The Reformation, the Convertine, the Antelope, the Swallow, and the rest at Gorith that revolted from the Parliament of England, are making addresses to the Duke of York, to join with them, and send them in provisions, which they want, and are labouring for: But the Duke told them at present he could not satisfy their desires, because of his want of moneys, The falling off of those ships hath put the Navy much out of order, and makes other Seamen tumultuous, and if some course be not taken to reduce them, I fear no Commander will be safe in any ship except it please God that some way be found out for agreement between the King and Parlia. I pray God so to direct the Parliament to propound, and his Majesty's heart to incline to grant, that there may be a peace. Waymer Castle was stormed with some loss, It was thought Prince Charles would have been with Langdale in the North of England by this time, but moneys coming not in as expected, it caused his stay to raise moneys upon use. Captain Crowders the Reare-Admiralls ship is to be rig'd before she can go out, God send a speedy and safe peace.  
Portsmouth 25 June, 1648.   

The copy of a Letter from Dublin in IRELAND.  
SIR,  
THe Enemies abroad are at great discord amongst themselves: and there is blood spilt, for they say that one Neale Mac Kenna a great man of the party of Owen Roe is slain: The Pope's Nuntio hath excommunicated all the supreme Council at Kil-kenny, and likewise Preston and his Army, and all that doth adhere unto him, and the cessation with Inchequeen: The supreme Council and Preston, and all their adherence protests against the Pope's Nuntio his excommunication, and doth appeal to the Pope of Rome, and hath made a Declaration of all their reasons for their appeal, which Declaration and appeal in Print I believe Col. Jones hath now sent into England: I assure you the Enemies are exceedingly out of heart, and the generality of the people desire a peace, and to be from under this Irish rebellious government for all sorts of people suffer extremely in their estates: and hardly can support their families: the Taxes and Levies being so exceeding great: So that none gets by this war, but the Popish Clergy, and the rascal rout, and men of broken fortunes, which lives by all robberies and stealths: There is a report here that the marquis Ormond is landed in Munster; this news comes out of the Irish quarters, but I do hardly credit it to be true, Inchequins revolt hath for the present much supported the Irish, and prejudiced the Protestant party in this kingdom: but I hope it will little avail them in the end: for if it please God to protect England from a new war, and that the Parliament send over speedily in time; sufficient recruts of men, to go abroad into the field next Month. I doubt not by God's help this Summer will finish the war in this kingdom, Col. Jones and Col. Monks, agree and cement close together: and will hold firm and sure to the Parliament: they intent to join together as soon as possibly they may, to take the field Col. Monks was here, and departed home yesterday.  
My Brother's Troop had a great loss last week in the County of Wicklow, for the enemy came suddenly over the place where their horses grazed, and took-away sixteen of the Horse, with one Graham, and Adam Loftus, that then kept the Horses at Grass: I hope we shall get the two men to be exchanged and brought home.  
Dublin 20 June 1648.   
FINIS.