A JOURNALL, Or, A true and exact RELATION OF Each day's passage, of that party of the Right Honourable The Earl of Manchesters' ARMY, Under the command of the ever honoured Mayor General Craford, From the first of August to the end of the same Month.  
WHEREIN There is truly related the taking of several places, with the Conditions and Articles of the same: Purposely set forth for the honour of that Party.  
Published by Authority.  
LONDON, Printed for Hugh Perry, Anno Dom. 1644,   

A true and exact RELATION OF THE Several passages of that party of right Honourable the Earl of Manchesters' Army, sent from Doncaster to reduce to the obedience of the King and Parliament, the Castle of Sheffield, under the command of the ever honoured major-general Craford.  
HIstory (saith Cicero, is the witness of the times, the life of memory and light of verity: I have therefore undertaken to testify that, whereof I was an eyewitness, and to give light unto the truth of all the following passages which otherwise might be obscured or prejudiced, by the ●●ception of the first, and none of the truest News.  
August 1. Thursday, The major-general drew out of Doncaster and the adjacent Villages, to the 〈…〉 said Town, his own Regiment, Colonel Pickerings and 〈…〉 their Regiments, in all not above 1000 march … 〈◊〉: Lie●tenant-Colonell Richardo drew out his Colonel Colonel Sidney his Regiment of horse. And thus with a great deal of patience us marched through a very rocky, and almost inaccessible country, in and about, Conisburough, an old ruinous and strong Castle, where of Ordnance were ever like to be over-turned. Our fo●t ca●…e at night to Rotheram, our Ordnance and Carriages were left behind with a sufficient guard to follow us, who came to Rotheram about midnight. The same day the major-general omitted no opportunity, went the nearest way from Doncaster to Sheffield, being accompanied with Colonel Bright, (who at first valued not the Castle:) but when the major-general had viewed it, he found it to be a very considerable strength, both for natural situation, being in a triangle with two Rivers, the water deep in the West and East sides of the Castle, flackered on all sides, a strong Fort before the gate pallisadoed, a T … ch 12 foot deep and 18 broad about the Fort, and the other parts of the Castle, and a Breast-worke pallisadoed within the Trench, betwixt it and the Castle. The major-general returned at night to Rotheram, and sent the Earl of Manchester a draught of their Works; and his opinion of the place desiring his Lordships further orders. The said Colonel returned the next morning, August 2. with a Letter from the Earl of Manchester, wherein the major-general was left to his own discretion, with this proviso, not to in danger men; which Letter the major-general did communicate to the rest of the Officers, who were very willing to go on in that enterprise, and to be directed to him: And thereupon they marched on towards Sheffield, and Colonel Bright went to York, to bring two battering-peeces from thence (as he did undertake) against Sunday night, we to Sheffield Manor, being welcomed and received with great acclamations, and the many prayers of that well-affected people. In the edge of the Park we planted the Culverin (having before sent a party of horse and foot into the Town) and there did discharge three great shot with great dexterity into the Castle, one whereof shot through the Governors' chamber: and thereafter we marched through the upper part of the Park, and drew a great circumference with our Ordnance, to eschew the danger of the Castle, and entered at the upper end of the Town, where the Townsmen with great joy drew down the Ordnance to the marketplace: and thereafter the major-general summoned them by a Trumpeter in the Earl of Manchesters' name, to surrender the place into his hands for King and Parliament; but they discharged three shot at the Trumpeter, who could not get audience. All this night all degrees and sexes with all cheerfulness cut sads, and brought them to make the battery cross the street, within forty yards of the Castle, where the careful and vigilant major-general was himself working, encouraging others with his presence, cheerful words, and example, the battery was well nigh perfected this night.  
August 3. Captain Sands captain of the Pioniers, and the master Gunner, attended the Major general to view the little Tower by the River, that flauncked two quarters of the Castle, and the mount before the Gate, to the end that they should find out some convenient place to raise a battery to beat it down, which might be very advantageous for us, to the gaining of the castle. Whereupon the Captain and Gunner were both shot, the one through the theigh, and the other through the shoulder, whereof they both after died, they were shot in a place which was out of all view of the Castle, having both houses and hay betwixt them and it, this night we helped and raised the battery, made the Platform, and the Major General, with Major Hamilton, went to view the Castle more narrowly.  
August 4. After two Sermons this day, all the people went to erect a new battery, and at night the Major General accompanied with major Forbus and major Hamilton, went to view a sluice that was stopped to keep the water deep about the east side of the Castle, which he thought to drain the more to facilitate his business, this night was spent by him with great toil, and no small danger, the Ordnance were planted without all hurt.  
August 5. The Ordnance began to batter, which made the besieged more mild than they were before, and their Governor received our summons, and returned us answer that the Castle was entrusted unto him by his Majesty, which trust he valued more than his life: at night the Major General by threats, promises and money, got together some Colliers to mine the Castle, which they found not to feasable, it being builded on a rock. This day the Major general wrote to the Earl of Manchester, that Ammunition and Ball was likely to be wanting, and the Major general went to the Iron Mils, and set men a work to make moulds for to cast Balls for our pieces, which was forthwith done; this night the Major general attempted to break up the Sluice through the Dame, to let out the water of that corner against the Orchard, on the east side of the Castle, which could not take effect. And this night we perfected the battery and platmforme that fl●uncked the drawbridge of the Castle, with intention to b●a●e it down with one of our Sa …, whereby they might not have passage to relieve the fort from the Ca●●le.  
August 7. This day we received some powder from the Earl of Manchester, some Sakar shot from the Iron works, and news of Coll. Bright, that he was on his march with 500 foot, 300. horse to convoy an Iron Domicaunon and the Queen's Pocket Pistol to us. Whereupon the Major general sent to hasten their march, and this day the town of Sheffield sent a petition to the Earl of Manchester, desiring his Honour to continue his Forces with them, until the L●rd would be pleased to deliver it into our hands otherwise of all men would be the most miserable: for if they abode after our departure, their consciences would be overburthened, their estates plundered, and themselves become subject to all s … ery and misery, or otherwise they would be necessitated to follow the Army, hereupon his Lordship was pleased of his own goodness, to take into consideration their present condition, and the ensuing dangers of so good a people, and did grant a positive to reduce the Castle, and not departed from it until it was surrend●d. And this night the major-general raised a new battery against the west side of the Castle, and then placed the Culverin which made a small breach the next day.  
August 8. Our Sakers beat down the Battlements, and a part of the Tower that flauncked that quarter of the Castle, and dismounted a Drake planted thereon. This day the enemy shot some great Granades into the Town and Churchyard, which did no execution; the same day two Gunners were shot through the Portholes, in the fingers by the enemy, the Major general sent Major Alford to conduct the ordnance with four Troops of Horse from Doncaster to us, hearing that the 500 foot were diminished to one, and that the horse were not above two hundred in all. He likewise sent to the adjoining Constables, to provide fresh draughts to further the Ordnance speedy march.  
August 9 This day at six a cl●ck in the evening, the Ordnance came to us, and the major-general both day and night with indefatigable pains, d●d see the battery raised higher, the Port holes mended, the ground leveled, the platforms made, and the Ordnance planted.  
August 20. this day the Culverin, Demi-cannon, and Pocket-pistol, played at the brea●h the Sak … at the battlements very sound, which made a good breach, and thereafter summoned them the second time to yield the place for King and Parliament: in answer whereto they desired a parley; which was granted, and the Commissioners authorised by the major-general were, Colonel▪ P●●kering, Lieutenant Colonel Grames▪ and Major Hamilton: and for them were Cap. Heinsworth, Mr Samuel Savill, and Mr Robson; which parley continued till six of the clock at night without effect, but that Cap. Heinsworth with his associates desired that they might acquaint the Governor with the debates controverted; which was granted, and that they should return an answer within a quarter of an hour, or otherwise stand to their hazard. And they returning no answer within the time prefixed, we discharged six shot more, which brought them to desire a continuation of the Treaty; which was continued till night, and thereafter agreed on these Articles enclosed, and they sent out hostages to us for performance of the Articles, viz. Sir John Key and Captain Heinsworth.  
Articles of agreement between the Commanders authorized by Major General Craford and Major Thomas Beaumont Governor of Sheffield Castle for surrendering the said Castle to the right honourable the Earl of Manchester upon conditions following.  
1. That the Castle of Sheffield with all their fire Arms, Ordnance, and Ammunition and all other furniture of War, with all other provisions therein (excepting what is allowed in the following Articles, be delivered up to Major General Craford to morrow in the afternoon by three of the clock, being the eleaventh of this instant August without any diminuation or imbezlement.  
2. That the Governor and all Field Officers, Captains, Leiutenants and Ensigns shall March out of the Castle upon the delivery thereof, with their Drums and Colours and each his own horse, Saddle, Sword, and Pistols to Pon … racked Castle or such other place as they shall desire, with a sufficient Convey or pass for their security, and the Common Soldiers with the Inferior Officers, to march out with their Swords and Pikes, each to his own home or where else they please.  
3. That all such Officers and Soldiers as march out upon this agreement shall have liberty to carry with them, their Wives, Children, and servants, with their own goods properly belonging to them, and have all convenient accommodation for carieing of the same.  
4. That the Lady Savile with her Children and family with her and their own proper goods, shall make pass with Coaches, Horses and Wagons to Thomehill, or else where with a sufficient guard be fitting the quality of her person, without injury to any of their persons, or plundering any of their goods, or otherwise she or they or any of them to go or stay, at their own pleasure, until she or they be in a condition to remove themselves.  
5. That the Gentlemen in the Castle, being no Soldiers shall March out with each his own horse, Saddle, Sword, and Pistols, and shall have liberty to remove their Goods, and to live at their own houses or else where without molestation, they conforming themselves to all Ordinances of Parliament, and that they shall have protections from the Earl of Manchester or Lord Fairfax for the same, and all Officers and Soldiers who desire to lay down Arms shall enjoy the same protection.  
6. That the Governor, Officers, Soldiers, Gentlemen and all others, who are by this agreement to carry their goods with them, shaly have six week's time for removing of them and in the 〈…〉 are to be left in the Castle, and they secured from imbezeling; and this Article is to be understood of all such goods as are at present either with in the Castle, or under the absolute Command thereof.  
7. That Kolme Homer now dwelling in the Castle shall have liberty to remove his goods into the Town or else where without molestation.  
8. That all Officers and Soldiers Gentlemen, and other persons shall according to the Articles above mentioned, march out of the Castle with out any injury or molestation by plundering stripping or otherwise.  
9 That hostages (such as Major General Craford shall approve) be delivered by the Governor, upon signing of these Articles for the delivering up of the Castle, and safe return of the Convoy, which shall be returned safely upon the performance thereof, unto such places as they shall desire.  
Signed by us the Commissioners authorized by Major General Craford at Shefield this 10th. day of August, 1644. I. Pickering. Mark grime. William Hamilton.  
Signed by us the Commissioners authorized by Major Thomas Beaumont Governor of Shefield Castle at Shefield this 10th, day of August, 1644. Gabriel Hemsworth. Samuel Savile. Thomas Robson.  
 
I do hereby engage myself to the faithful performance of the Articles above mentioned, agreed upon by the Commissioners authorized by me.  
L. Craford.  
I do hereby engage myself to the faithful performance of the Articles above mentioned, agreed upon by the Commissioners authorized by me.  
Thomas Beaumont.  
August 11. This day, after solemn thanks performed, the Lady Savill with her retinue marched forth of the Castle with her Coach to Woodhouse, whether she was safely convoyed by a Lieutenant, of our horse. The Governor being 200 strong marched out of the Castle, and those few (not being in all 30) that had no desire to lay down their Arms, were to be convoyed to Pontefract by Captain Gothericke, one of the Lord Fairfax his Captains of horse, who expected them all day at the Bridge under the Castle, but they came forth so drunk, that they were not apprehensive of danger, nor capable of any thing but evil and raising speeches, whereof they were very lavish, which cost some stragglers their , who went not with the Convoy. The Governor, Captain Hemsworth, and many others received Protections, to live in the country, they submitting themselves to all the Ordinances of Parliament. We got in this Castle abundance of provision, which was sold for the use of the Army, to the Town of Sheffield, for 250 li. We found many hundreds of Granado's, and many hundreds of round shot from the Cannon to the Minion, ten barrels of powder, eight Iron pieces, five hundred Arms, and some other provisions and necessaries for the Castle, two Morter-pieces.  
Aug. 12. The Major General went to view Balsower, and found it to be inaccessible in the one side, being build on a steep Hill, and the Castle well flanckered, and from the Town a brest-work, having a deep Trench 16. foot broad, and a Fort pallisadoed, and that withal he could secure a strong party of Soldiers very nigh the Castle, and would undertake (if the Earl of Manchester would be pleased to send him thither to reduce it under his Lordship's command, the Major General in his Journey to Balsower viewed Col. Fretchwell his house who came along with him to Sheffeild, the Major General by his fair carriage and wisdom, effected that House without blows which otherwise might have cost us dear, we obtained in it 11. Iron Guns, and whereof was a Demiculverin, 300. Arms, and a considerable quantity of powder, and that the said Colonel should slight his works, which were exceeding strong, which was begun before our departure from Bolsower, and submit himself to all the Ordinances of Parliament. I cannot forget one passage that was acted at Bolsover this day, which was questionless an argument of God's Justice against the Gunner of the Castle, who seeing the Major General draw near to view it, with blasphemous curses gave fire upon him with his Drake, which breaking in pieces, it killed himself, and his Sister standing by him.  
August 13. This day the Earl of Manchester by the earnest solicitation of the Committee of Derby was pleased to leave it to the discretion of the Major General, where he should march to it, or not, who calling the Officers to consultation unanimously they did agree to advance thither, and marched this night to.  
August 14. We came before night to Balsover, where the Major general set men a work to erect a battery cross the street, against the Fort before the Castle Gate, and the other Battery to be erected upon Sheffeild side of the Castle, but were prevented to execute our Intentions, by the coming of a Drum from the Castle with a Letter from an old Gentleman to Colonel Barmudin, who at this time lay about Chesterfield, attending on the Major General, desiring to speak to him, the Gentleman believing him to be Commander in chief. The Colonel immediately acquaints the Major General therewith, who gave safe conduct unto the Gentleman, before whom the Major General carried himself very highly, and disdained to send them summons because they made small account of the Earl of Manchesters' summons, which were sent them from Doncaster, by which means the Gentleman seeing the Major General's resolution was desirous to secure his own life, and (if he could) the house which at as great a value as himself, the Gentleman went in, and told the Governor of the Major General Carriage and resolution (which proved effectual for the speedy delivery of the Castle) who heretofore vowed to make it his Grave, was now resolved to come to an agreement, wherefore he came out himself, and two others to the Major General, without any Hostages asked, and thereafter agreed upon the enclosed Articles.  
Articles of agreement between Major General Crauford, in behalf of the right Honourable the Earl of Manchester, and Major Edward Muschamp, Governor of Balsover Castle for surrendering the same, made at Bolsover the fourteenth day of August 1644.  
IMprimis, That the Castle of Bolsover, with all the fire-Armes, Ordnance, and Ammunition, with all other furniture of War, and all other provision therein (excepting what is allowed in the following Articles) be delivered up to the said Major Genreall Crauford to morrow being Thursday, the fifteenth day of August 1644. by three of the Clock in the afternoon, without any diminution, or imbezelment.  
Secondly, That the Governor, and all the Officers and Gentlemen shall march out of the Castle upon delivery thereof, with their Drums, and Colours, with their Horses, Swords, and Pistols to Newarke, on such other place as they shall desire, with a sufficient Convoy, or Passes, and the common Troopers with their Swords and horses, and the common soldiers with their swords and Pikes, to their own homes or such places as they please, and the Chirurgeon with his Chest to such places as he shall desire.  
Thirdly, That all such Officers Gentlemen and Soldiers, as shall march out upon this agreement shall have liberty to carry with them their Wives, Children, and Servants with their own goods properly belonging to them, and shall have all convenient accommodation for carrying of the same being no way injured or molested by plundering, pillaging or otherwise.  
CRAUFORD.  
Edw. Muschampe.  
We got in the Castle six pieces of Ordnance, Iron and Lead, 300 Fire-armes, 10 barrels of Powder, Match and Bullet proportionable, and very little provision for the garrison.  
August 15. This day the Governor marched out of the Castle 180. strong, and those few that had no desire to go to their country, were safely convoyed by Colonel Barmudin toward Newark: only except the Governor himself, who straying from his Convoy, was pillaged of all, and afterward had arms and horse, befitting his quality, given him by Colonel Pickering, and was by him sent with a guard to the Convoy. This day the major-general went to view Wingfield Manor, upon whose return the Earl of Manchester was pleased to leave it to the Major-generalls discretion; who hearing that the enemy in Leicester-shire were drawing to a considerable body, and fearing lest they should ruin that poor county in defeating the forces before the Manor, and seeing the place not likely to be obtained by Sir John Gell without more Forces, he, with the advice of the Officers, resolved to advance to the Manor the next day.  
August 16. The major-general this day set things in order at Balsover, and placed Captain Mercer with his Dragoons in it, whilst he received further orders from him; and left with the said Captain Colonel Fretchwells Ordnance, for which at that time we had no sure carriages  
August 17. we marched from Balsover to North-Wingfield, and upon Sunday August 18. after prayer, to Alfertown, and the places adjacent: and after Sermon in the afternoon the major-general omitting no opportunity, this night erected a battery within eighty yards of the castle; whereupon Monday night August 19 the portholes and all other things fitting were completed.  
It shall not be amiss to show you how we found Sir John Gell about this place, which for natural situation is very strong, being builded upon the side of a steep hill, and extraordinary steep in three quarters of it, the fourth quarter strongly fortified with a breast-worke pal●isado'd, a deep graft, the Manor-house and Works extraordinary well flankered, they within resolved to die, rather than to surrender it to Sir john Gell and therefore would not permit that any one of that county should parley with them, being furnished with all things necessary for a long siege, and men full of resolution who before we came sallied out twice on Sir john Gell his men, killed and took Prisoners above thirty: Sir john Gell had before it about 500 foot and 600 horse, and was myning above the Mill, against the Town of Wingfield, the enemy were countermining three yards under him, his Ordnance not then near enough to make any good breach: Thus we found him, before a strong place, and a daring enemy. Having placed our Ordnance with Sir John Gells brass and iron Culverings, the major-general gave orders to play the Tusday morning August 20. by daylight, which he himself did see them perform: And after that he had made a breach, he summoned the Castle to be surrendered into his hands for the King and Parliament: they sent forth upon the summons, to desire an hostage for Major ●yr● to come forth, which was granted and Major Forbes was sent into the Manor. Major Eyre desired that he might send to Sheffield and Bolsover, to see whether they were surrendered or not: the major-general shown him the Articles of agreement and told upon his reputation, that they were surrendered unto him: The Major notwithstanding persisted in his desire, to have a man sent to Sheffield: which the major-general hearing, sent him into the Castle again, and began to batter with more alacrity then formerly; whereupon the enemy beat a Parley, which for the noise of the Ordnance was not heard for a long time, but at last was heard, and they desired a Parley; which was granted, and thereafter these enclosed Articles were agreed on, by the Commissioners appointed by the major-general, viz. the adjutant General Stirling and Colonel Pickering: and on their party the Commissioners appointed were, Major Eyre and Wil Whichcot, the Governor gave in hostages for the safe return of the convoy, viz.  
Articles of agreement between the Commissioners authorized by Major general Crauford on the behalf of the right Honourable the Earl of Manchester and those authorized by Colonel Molyneux Governor of Winfield Manor concerning the surrender of the same, made at Winfield this 20. day of August 1644.  
Inprimis. That the Manor of Winfield with all the Arms, Ordnance, Ammunition, with all other furniture of war, and all other provisions therein (excepting what is allowed in the following Articles) shall be surrendered to major-general Crauford by twelve of the clock to morrow being Wednesday the 21. of this instant August, without any dimunition or imbezelment.  
2. Item. That the Governor with all the Officers, Gentlemen and Soldiers in the garrison of Winfield Manor, shall upon the surrender thereof, have liberty to march out of the same to Lichfield, or such other places as they shall desire, with a sufficient convoy as fare as Tutbury, and Passes for these that go any other way, the Governor having thirty horses allowed him, of those in the Manor, for the mounting of such persons upon, as he shall think fit.  
3. Item. That the Governor, Officers, Gentlemen and Soldiers, who march out of the Garrison upon this agreement, shall pass quietly to such places, as are in the former Article agreed upon, without plundering, pillaging, or any let or molestation whatsoever.  
4. Item. That the Governor, Lieutenant, Colonel Whitchcot, Major Eynes, Major Eyre, Captain john L●w, Captain Arthur Lowe, Captain Lieutenant Wilkinson, Lieutenant Chippindale, and Cornet Bennet, shall march out with their pistols and swords, and the rest of the Gentlemen and Officers, who march but on horseback, with their swords.  
5. Item, That the gentle women now in the Manor, shall have liberty to march out at the time appointed, with their , and such necessaries as are allowed in the Articles, in Hampers, or otherways for their convenience. Provided, they be first viewed and sealed up by an Officer, that shall be appointed thereunto.  
6. Item, That such persons as upon the Articles above mentioned, have liberty to march out, and are at present unable by reason of sicknesses, or other indisposition to march out with the rest, shall have liberty and protection to stay in the Country until they be recovered, and then shall have liberty to march to such places as are allowed in the former Article.  
7. Item. That Master Hawley and his wife, shall have liberty to abide in the said Manor of Winfield, if they think good or dispose otherwise of themselves as they please, being no way injured or molested,  
Lastly, That the Governor upon signing of the Articles, shall immediately deliver two Hostages (such as major-general Crauford shall approve) for performance of the Articles above mentioned, and safe return of the Convoy.  
Signed by us the Commissioners authorized by major-general Crauford the 20. day of August. 1644. J. Pickering. Robert Stirling.  
Signed by us the Commissioners authorized by Colonel Molyneux Governor of Winfield Manor the 20, day of August: 1644. William Whichcote. Th: Eyre.  
 
I do hereby engage myself to the performance of the Articles above mentioned and agreed upon by the Commissioners authorized by me.  
L. Crauford.  
I do hereby engage myself to the performance of the Articles above mentioned, agreed upon by the Commissioners authorized by me.  
Roger Molyneux.  
August 21. The Governor marched forth with 200 men: All the Officers (themselves excepted) laid down their Arms, and received Protections from the major-general, (as they of Sheffield) which were confirmed by the Earl of Manchester: The common Soldiers went to their own homes; the Governor had some forty that went to Tutbury in Stafford-shire with him, they were convoyed by Major Alford with four Troops of horse, who were marshaled thus; one Troop in the Van, another in the Rear, and a Troop in each Flank of the Governor and his followers. There was found in this Castle 500 Arms, four barrels of powder, Match and Bullet proportionable, eight pieces of Ordnance, and provision for the garrison, which was given over by the major-general. Out hostages, Major Eyre and Major seeing the fair demeanour and affability of the major-general, and hearing the country people (whose affections were very much united to him) speak very much of his goodness towards them, in not suffering them to be oppressed, and hearing of the gallantry of the man at the late siege of York. and some of them being eye-witnesses of his wisdom and valour at the battle of Longmosten moor they were glad to be conquered by him and thought it their happiness to be acquainted with him and resolved never after to carry Arms against the Parliament, finding (beyond expectation) the good carriage and behaviour of our Officers and Soldiers towards all, and they desired the Earl of Manchesters' protection which was granted them at Lincoln, and now are returned to their own habitations.  
Thus the Lord did give a blessing to the careful endeavours and undertake of the major-general, and the other Officers, who with an handful of men possessed the enemy with fear, and reduced that whole country to the obedience of King and Parliament: And uwon the 22 day we marched to Mansfield, and from thence to Redford, and thence on the 23 to Littleburgh, and thence on the 24 to Gainsborow, where now we remain, not six men fewer than when we left Doncaster, only some few are sickened. The Lord give us thankful hearts for this his goodness towards us and crown this work begun, to his own glory, and our comfort. Amen.  
FINIS.