TWO LETTERS FROM colonel MORGAN governor of Gloucester, to several Members of the honourable House of COMMONS. Relating the Summons, Answer, and the manner of taking the Town and Castle of Monmouth: And therein 7. Pieces of Ordnance. 4. Sling-pieces. 300. Muskets. 100 Pikes, 10. Barrels of Powder, with Bullet and Match proportionable. 24. Barrels of Peter & Brimstone. All other ammunition & provision Likewise two Letters from an Officer in Monmouth, concerning the free coming in of the Country to block up Hereford, and the driving M. Gen. Washington with 1500 horse and foot out of Glamorganshire. Published by Authority. LONDON, Printed for Thomas Bates, at the sign of the maidenhead on Snow-hill, Holborn conduit, 1645 Col. Morgan governor of Gloucester, his first Letter to a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons. SIR, SInce my last, informing you of Washingtons' being in this County with his commanded men from several garrisons of the enemy, it hath pleased God to bless my proceedings hitherto, in giving me a good entrance yesterday into this Town with small opposition, the enemy having betaken themselves to the Castle. This morning I summoned the governor to surrender to me for the Parliaments use the Castle, with all the arms and ammunition therein, which he refused, saying, that he was commanded by the King to keep it for his Maj●sties use. My Miners go to work this day, and I doubt not (God willing) but to give a good account thereof in a short time, as well as of the town▪ if it please G●d that I may keep out relief. The country riseth very freely since my taking in Chepstow. Sir Trevor Williams is near with above one thousand Clubmen, they all declare themselves absolutely for the Parliament. If God bless my proceedings in this design, Wales will be in a good condition. Sir, I rest, Your affectionate servant, THOMAS MORGAN. Monmouth, Octob. 23. 1635. A Letter from Col. Morgan governor of Gloucester, to several Members of the honourable House of Commons. Gentlemen. MY desire is to acquaint you with our proceedings in this County since the reducing of Chepstow; and how we have caused Major Gen. Washington, who had 1500 horse and foot, besides a great faction in the County, to quit it, and refused to fight with us. My forces consisting of 1500 horse and foot, and the Monmouthshire Club-men under Sir Trevor Williams, being 1500 foot and 200 horse. Both these being joined we concluded to attempt Monmouth, in which design it pleased God to prosper us; upon the first attempt we got the town, the enemy betaking themselves to (their last refuge) the Castle, which being three days besieged, discovered our Mines, which were almost ready to spring, and then they beat a parley, which we entertained, concluding the delivery of the Castle, with all the arms, Artillery, Ammunition, and provisions therein (save only the Officers to march away with their Horses and arms) immediately unto us, for the Parliaments use, which was instantly acted, sending with them a convoy towards Hereford. We took in the Castle seven pieces of Ordnance, four sling pieces, 300 Muskets, 100 Pikes, ten barrels of Powder, with Bullet and Match proportionable, 24 barrels of Peter and Brimstone, and a reasonable quantity of all sorts of provision. By these successes all South wales is brought into a good condition, and declare themselves for the Parliament. So I rest, Gentlemen, Your servant, THOMAS MORGAN. Monmouth, Octob. 24. 1645. Two Letters from an Officer in Monmouth, to a Gentleman in London. Worthy Sir, SIr Trevor Williams met us upon Monday and Tuesday last between Chepstow and Monmouth at our Rendezvouz, with 2000 Monmouthshire men well armed. Whereupon our governor Col. Morgan (who notwithstanding his sickness showed in all these erterprises much activity and valour) advanced yesterday within view of Monmouth, and upon drawing out into parties to storm the town, Sir Trevor and his men with unexpected resolution joined with us, which the Townsmen of Monmouth perceiving laid down their arms, whereupon Sir H. Lunsford (not Sir Thomas Lunsford) the governor betook himself to the Castle, and we possessed the Town. Our foresters are mining heartily already, and I doubt not but I shall certify you of the taking it shortly. However it is impossible for them to be relieved (for they have left us the Town extremely well fortified.) The Herefordshire men have sent to Col. Kerle (who is now here with us) to join with them, and that they will all rise in arms against Hereford and block them up; so soon as this castle is taken Col. Kerle will assist them in the service. This colonel was one that was formerly for the King, but for a year did express his affection and real intention for the Parliament, and upon his coming in brought a Troop of horse, and obtained the delivery of the castle to the Parliaments forces, which might have continued theirs, had it been as carefully kept, as he faithful in performance. Sir, my present extraordinary employment here enforces me to break off abruptly, but rest, Your humble servant, K. R. Monmouth, Octob. 23. 1645. SIR, SInce the writing of the enclosed we have taken the Castle, with above 400 arms, and good store of provisions. Sir Trevor Williams is left governor, and deserves to have it established by the Parliament, having engaged all the country for the Parliament; Col Kerle did very good service in the reducing both of this Castle and Chepstow, and before relieved Ca●non Froom. He now intends to place a Garrison between Hereford and Gotheridge, and then those Garrisons will be so impoverished, that they will not be able to keep so many soldiers, as to spare any into the field to annoy these parts. The country on both sides Hereford have promised to join with him in distressing thereof; Col. Liggins who was here with some forces had the honour given him by Col. Morgan to command the horse, and expressed much courage; and the resolution of our brave governor of Gloucester was not inferior to any. Sir, at present I have no more to acquaint you with, but rest, Your affectionate servant, K. R. Monmoth, Octo. 24: 1645. FINIS.