Several LETTERS FROM Col. Gen. Poyntz. Lieu. Gen. Cromwell. and Col. Hutchison. Col. Whitt. OF The late great Victory near Sherborne in the North, with some other happy successes in the West. Printed according to the Original, together with an Order of both Houses for Thanksgiving for the same. Die Sabbathi 25. Octob. 1645. ORdered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, That these Letters, with the Order for the Thanksgiving, be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. LONDON, Printed for John Wright at the King's head in the old Bayley. 27 Octob. 1645. For his worthy friend Master Bedford Scout-Master-Generall to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Sir, OUr news is very joyful, even the Defeat of a raging Enemy of near 2000 men under the command of Digby, having taken 1000 Foot of mine near Ferrybrig, my Horse under the command of Colonel Copley fell suddenly upon them, and not only released the Foot, but God gave us an absolute Victory, as the List enclosed will manifest. There is not above two or three hundred of them left together, who are fled towards Skipton, eight hundred of mine pursuing of them: so that I am retreating to block up the North side of Newarke, and sent two Regiments to Colonel Rossiter to assist him in the blocking up the Southside till I receive further Orders from the Honourable Committee of both Kingdoms. There is no considerable Enemy for me to follow. The King being at Newarke, and the Garrison cleared of most of their Horse, it is conceived a very seasonable time to block up the same. I want only their commands. You shall further hear from me by the next that offers so much happiness to Sir, Your friend to serve you, Sednham Poyntz. Worsop 18. Octob. 1645. For the Honourable Colonel Thornhigh at the King's head in the Strand these, with my humble service. Sir, SInce your departure hence parties have been sent out every night, but the Enemy have drawn into their Garrisons continually, that nothing could be attempted; only on Friday morning last, Corporal Crofts, who is one of my Corporals, with 20 horse of Captain Pendocks and mine did fall into Bridgeford super mount, whether the Queen's Regiment were newly come, and all mounted; they charged through them, routed the whole Regiment, killed eight besides what were wounded and brought off, 16 prisoners, 28 horse, without loss of one man. And on Saturday following, my Lieutenant, with 42 men going to secure the market, fell into Langar, where the Earl of Northamptons' Regiments were drawing out to a Rendezvouz, being about 200 horse: Thirty of our men charged about 80. of them, and routed them, and falling into the Town with them they killed betwixt twenty and thirty, and a Captain: they took a Major, nine others, and 27 Horse, without loss of one man. I desire that God may have the praise of all, for he is worthy. On Sunday Captain Pendock and my Lieutenant, with 150 Horse went to Ekrin to gain intelligence, and the King quartered at Tuxford, Laxton, and Lymonton with his whole Army, but they wanted men to fall upon any Quarters. I am just now sending a small party to Ekrin. Since I begun this Letter, I hear that the King quarter's this night about Welbeck and Worsop and (as report gives it) he is for the North. Sir, be pleased to procure some Arms, if it be possible, and some Money, for the Country is impoverished, and the Soldiers in great wants. Sir, I have no more, but to assure you that I am Nott. Oct. 12. about 8 at night. Sir, Your humble servant Cham Whitt. Sir, I beseech you present my service to Master Millington and excuse my not writing to him. For my Honoured Friend, Gilbert Millington, Esquire. I Know you will be glad to hear in what conditions we are in this place, which makes me trouble your more weighty affairs with this Relation. The King Quarters at this present about Welbecke and Worsop-Mannour, where he hath not above 1500. Horse, and those so tired and ill Armed that he is able to do little service with them, during their time of quartering on the Southside Trent near us (which hath been for the space of eight days or thereabouts) we from hence continually Alarmed them, and found them of so daunted and dejected spirits that twenty of our men charged fifty of them, in a Town where the Queen's Regiment quartered, and killed and took thirty of them, and if the had had more strength they might have brought awa●●any more; they took and brought away with them thirty Horse with some good luggage; another time since that 40. of ours charged 120. of them at Langar, routed them, killed near 20. took 14. one whereof is a Major who is sore wounded. I cannot certainly acquaint you what the King intends, the reports are some for the relief of Skipton, others Chester, and some others say that Colonel Rossiter and we so visited their quarters, that they make trial of the other for more security. I have made some more discoveries of other Countrymen, who were engaged in the betraying of the Trent Bridges; and they likewise testify that Sir Gervase Clifton was engaged in the Plot against the Castle, Kirke the chief actor is condemned by a Counsel of War to be hanged on Saturday next; I know, Sir, tedious Letters are but a trouble to you, than which I shall rather choose to break off abruptly, remaining Sir; Your obliged friend and humble servant, John Hutchinson. Nott. 15. Octo. 1645. For the Honourable William Lenthall Esq. Speaker of the Commons House of Parliament, these. SIR: I Gave you an account the last night of my marching to Langford-house: whether I came this day, and immediately sent them in a Summons; the Governor desired I should send two Officers to treat with him, and I accordingly appointed Lieutenant Colonel Hewson, and Major Kelsey thereunto: the Treaty produced the agreement which I have here enclosed to you. The General I hear is advanced as fare west as Columpton, and hath sent some Horse and Foot to Teverton, it is earnestly desired that those Foot might march up to him, it being convenient that we stay a day for our Foot that are behind and coming up. I wait your Answer to my Letter last night from Wallop, I shall desire that your pleasure may be sped to me, and rest, Sir; Your humble Serwnt Oliver Cromwell. Salisbury Octo. 17. at 12. at night. 17. October 1645. Articles of agreement made between Sir Bartholomew Pell Knight, and Major Edmond Wedale, Commanders in chief of Langford Garrison, and Lieu. Col. Hewson, and Major Tho. Kelsey on the behalf of Oliver Cromwell, Lieu. General to Sir Thomas Fairfax Army. FIrst, That the said Commanders in chief of the said Garrison shall surrender the said House and Garrison to the said Lieutenant General Cromwell to morrow by twelve of the clock, being the eighteenth of October instant. 2 That all Arms and Ammunition in the said Garrison be then delivered to the use of the Parliament without any imbesiling of it. 3 That the said Commanders in chief with 15 Gent. of the said Garrison shall march away with Horse and Arms, and the private soldiers without Arms to Oxford within ten days, and to have a Troop of Horse for their Guard the first day, and a Trumpet, with a Pass the rest of the way. 4 That the rest of the Gentlemen, not exceeding fifteen more, shall march with their Swords and Pistols, and Horses, if they can lawfully procure them. 5 That the said Commanders in chief shall have a Cart or Wagon allowed them to carry their goods to Oxford. 6 That if any Gentleman of the said Garrison have a desire to go to any other Garrison, or Army of the Kings, they shall have Passes to that purpose. 7 That the goods remaining in the said Garrison shall be delivered to the several Owners thereof upon demand, within two days next following the date hereof. 8 That Lieutenant Col. Bowles and Major Fry be left Hostage until these Articles be performed. john Hewson. Thomas Kelsey. Bartho. Pell. Edm. Uvedale. Die Martis 21. Octob. 1645. REsolved by the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled; That on the next Lord's Day public thanks be given unto Almighty God in all the Churches and Chapels within the Lines of Communication, and on the next Lord's Day come Fortnight in all other parts of the Kingdom, for the great blessings and success it hath pleased God to give the Parliaments Forces in the North, near Sherborne in Yorkshire, and in other parts of the Kingdom: And that the Ministers be required to stir up their hearts to a hearty thankfulness. And that the Lord Maior be desired to give timely notice hereof to the Ministers of the several Churches and Chapels within the Lines of Communication. joh. Brown Cler. Parl. FINIS.