THE Landing of the Forces in Kent, with THE Duke of York, Prince Maurice, four colonels, with the revolted SHIPS and Officers, and the several Forces in Kent, by Sea & land. With the Oath and Declaration of all the Officers and Souldiers both of SEA and LAND. ALSO The particulars of their numbers, Ordnance, arms, and Ammunition. depiction of war ship Printed for the general satisfaction of moderate men. MDCXLVIII. THE Landing of the Forces in KENT, With the Duke of york, Prince Maurice, four colonels, &c. SIR, SInce the reducing of Waymer Castle by Col. Rich( upon which it was thought that the other two of Sandwich and deal, would have done the like) we have had a fresh alarum from the Sea. The revolted Ships are come from Holland and are now in the downs, not to submit( as was once hoped) but to oppose the power of Parliament, and they have engaged themselves for that purpose. I have here sent you a Copy of the Oath taken by the Officers and Sea men, belonging to all those ships, and also by the Officers and Souldiers which they have transported from Holland into England. The Duke of York( his Majesties second Son) is Lord high-admiral of all his Majesties ships, and it is said that he is aboard these ships, but some say that he is with those that are to follow. Prince Maurice, the Prince Electors Pallatines second brother, is Rear-Admirall, as we hear, and is also said to be aboard them. The Officers of the ships that disserted the Parliament, have all their Commands, and further promises, with large Commissions granted to them. There are about 500 of the old Seamen, with some recruits added to those which were belonging to the ships before. There are also Officers for 4 Regiaments, that are brought over to be landed here in England, to serve the King against the Parliament, some of which Officers are taken out of the ships that revolted. But those Officers have but thin Companies, for they cannot all make above 1000 common souldiers. And many of them, both Officers & souldiers are Walloons, such as served under Quartermaster general Dolbier, the great plunderer, that said he hoped this war would last one seven years, but most part of them are English, there are also some Dutch and French There are in all the ships 2 or 300 piece of Ordnance, that belong to the ships, and good store of Ammunition, and provisions for their use by Sea. There are also some 4 or 500 arms for those that they brought for land ā—¸ervice. The Country( not onely those that have stood firm for the Parliament, but many others, who have lately appeared against them) seem to be much( not onely discontented, but) enraged against those that land; Crying out( with much sense and apprehension of the danger) That foreigners are brought thither to surprise them: We hear that Sir Miles Livesey is preparing to draw towards them with what strength he can conveniently march with. I am persuaded that he will find a greatdeale more ready compliance to join with him in this design against this invasion, and the outlandish brought over, then he did in the late commotion about the Petition. There are already 4 or 500 with arms and Ammunition, And the rest are landing. It is said that they have some small pieces of Artillery a ship board for the land-Forces. They have also put in supplies into deal and Sandwich, and made great promises to them that they shall have full relief so often as need shall require. But we find that they are much vexed at the report made to them since they came, of the defeating of the Duke of Buckingham and the Lords, and the rest with him. And so far as I can learn, these that are landed should have joined with them for the relief of Colchester. So that( by all probability) upon the approach of Sir Miles Livesey, those that are landed will go into the two Castles, and the rest into the ships, out of which they came. I pray God direct the Parliament, And grant that such overtures may be made between the King and them, that God may have glory by a firm and settled peace in this poor distracted kingdom. God hath been pleased to manifest himself wonderfully for his people, I pray God direct all in Authority to lay by sinister respects, and seek after the saving of a dying kingdom. Canterbury July 16. 1648 The Oath, and Declaration, taken by the Officers and Sea-men of the revolted Ships. And the Officers and Souldiers, by them transported from Holland into ENGLAND. IN pursuance of the Covenant I have already taken, I A. B. do in the presence of Almighty God the Searcher of all hearts, solemnly vow and protest, That in the first place I shall hearty endeavour the freedom and Restauration of my sovereign Lord King Charles to all his full and just Rights: and will behave myself faithfully in the service of His Highnesse the Prince of Wales. Next I do vow all true obedience to my Lord High admiral the Duke of york, and that I will comform myself cheerfully to his Highnesse lawful Commands, which shall be for the service of his royal Father: that I will hold no correspondence with the Enemy, But shall faithfully discover all designs that I can come to the knowledge of, of that nature; and shall endeavour with the utmost hazard of my life to defend and protect his Highnesse Person from all danger; nor will ever give consent to deliver him up without the King his royal Fathers command, or his own consent. And as I shall be faithful and just in the performance of all this; so help me God, and the contents of this book. FINIS.