A True RELATION OF ALL THE PROCEED IN IRELAND FROM The end of April last, to this present: SENT From Tristram Whetcombe, Mayor of Kinsale, to his Brother Benjamine Whetcombe, Merchant in Low LONDON. With A Certificate under the Hand and Seal of Sir William Saint-Leger, Lord Precedent of MUNSTER. As also The Copy of an Oath which was found in a Trunk in Kilbrittaine Castle near Kinsale, after the Rebels were fled from thence, the first of June, 1642.  
Presented to the high Court of Parliament, and by them Ordered forthwith to be Printed. Hen. Elfinge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.  
London, Printed for joseph Hunscott. 164●   

This Oath was found in a Trunk in Kilbrittaine Castle, near Kinsale, after the Rebels were fled from thence; june 1. 1642.  
I A.B.C. D, etc. With firm faith, believe and profess, all and singular the Articles and Points, which the holy Catholic and Apostolical Roman Church believeth and professeth, and to my dying day will by God's grace defend the same Faith against all Sectaries, Sects, Atheists and Enemies thereof, whatsoever, even with the loss of my Life, Estate, and Goods.  
I vow also, and in my conscience sincerely believe, and acknowledge King CHARLES to be my Sovereign Lord, and King of England, Scotland, Ireland: and France; whose Privileges, Prerogatives, and Attributes Royal, due to His Imperial Crown, and Royal Dignity, I promise and vow to God to maintain and defend by God's grace, against all evill-affected persons, be they of what Country soever, or Sect; even with the loss of my Life, Goods, and Estate.  
I promise and vow likewise to be true to my poor oppressed Country, and Kingdom of Ireland, with the loss of my Life, Goods, and Estate, and endeavour to free it from the bondage and tyrannous Government, and oppressions under which it groaneth by the means of evil Officers, and Ministers of justice, contrary to His Majesty's gracious intentions.  
I do promise and vow to God to wrong no Catholic, nor challenge any Estate of Lands of his, so he be possessed therewith before the last Plantations. beginning in the year 1610. nor any Lands possessed by any of them since then, which he or they bought or purchased for their Monies or otherwise.  
And further I do promise and vow to make no difference, or disparaty between them of the mere English, and them of the Pale; between the old Irish, and new Irish, be they of what Standing, Calling, or Quality whstsoever, so they be Professors of the holy Catholic Church, and maintainers of their Country's Liberties. All these, and every of these present Articles, I the said A. B, etc. Do promise, vow, and swear to maintain and defend inviolably, by God's grace: So God be my help, and the Contents of his holy Gospels. Amen.   

From Kingsale the 30 of May, and 1 june. 1642.  
Brother Benjamin Whetcombe,  
MY last unto you, was of 22. April by Master john Brooks, who I hope in few days after his departure from hence, was with you, and that he hath procured employment for our Ship Charles, and some recompense for the great charge we have been at; lying for the defence of the Harbour, To that time I then gave you a full Relation of the Passages of these parts.  
The next being the 23. Ditto going abroad to meet Captain Aderly, that commandeth our Town Troop of horse; for the examination of thirteen Rebels that were brought in a day or two before, some of the King's Shipmen came into the Room where I was, and most uncivilly abused themselves and me; threatening to fire the Town, unless those Rebels were presently hanged, or delivered over unto them, one of these I caused to be disarmed and committed, until upon his extraordinary submission, I was moved to release him; the particulars at that time, and the sequel of that day, I referie you to a Copy of a Letter written to my Lord Precedent, which I send inclofed, and to it can only add this, that four of these men had lain a shore, five or six days before, and never aboard, but pillaging, and keeping disorders by night, and we durst not to punish them as they deserved; But presently it was cast forth 160. of them should come shore at a call, and burn our Town; and indeed some complaint was made to the Admiral of their insolences, and whether they were punished or rebuked for the same in private we know not, but the appearance to us was, that he gave more credit to his Seamen, then to those that complained of them? But no more of this, I wish the thirty sail of Ships were come, and the Earl of Warwick, or some other Nobleman Commander of them, it must needs be much better, then when men of lower degree do govern. My Lord Precedent was much troubled at the murder of the said Mellifont, and half our time since hath been in examination of witnesses, for the Seamen clear themselves, and lay it upon the Townsmen, and the Admiral adviseth the Lord Precedent, that there were but four of his men in the Act when there were near fourscore. If the man had been a Rebel, and not protected by the Lord Precedent; yet the affront taking the man by violence from me, was equal with the murdering of him, only the latter did aggravate the former. We went abroad daily, and did little good, only brought in provisions; the division whereof, did often breed difference among the pillagers, until the second present. We besieged a very strong Castle, standing upon the River of Bandon, called Carganas, carried a Piece of Ordnance by Boat, and the people of Bandon brought a small Iron Piece from the Town; with both we continued about thirty hours without doing any great hurt, for it was a very strong built and well contrived Castle for defence, as most in the Province. Our forces were about thirty Seamen, with the Piece of Ordnance in the Boat, about 300. Horse and Foot from Randon, and about 150. Horse and Foot from this Town, in all, could not make 500 fight men, who seeing the Ordnance did no good, and that the service wasted so much Powder, which we could not well spare, our men fell desperately upon the business, made way thorough the Walls of the Bane to come to the Gate and Iron Grate, in short time unhung the Grate, fired the Gate, and entered the Castle under an Arch, the Rebels were gotten over the Arch, and being impossible for our people to go up to them; we proffered them quarter, which they most resolutely refused: So we had no other means but to gather what straw and fuel we could, and made such a fire under the Arch, as it grew in few hours to hot for them, that some of them made thorough the Rouse in hope to escape, but they killed them all as they came down, only two were kept a day or two, to try whether they would discover any thing worthy of their lives; the fire continued all night, and the next day, till at last were brought forth such a pack of roasted Rogues, as never were in man's life time seen; and at last, as many as were not roasted enough, were hanged; we did at the same time with the number of men aforesaid, environ the Castle of Polelong, lying on this other side of the River, and not two Musket shot distance from Carganas? they were very resolute for a long time, and refused both quarter and speech with us, until they saw what success we had upon their neighbours, they sent to entreat a parley, and yielded upon quarter, to go away with their lives, and their  upon their backs, but without any Arms. These two Castles were taken in three days, and found in them abundance of good provisions, chief Wheat, Malt, and Oatmeal, and in Carganas' Castle abundance was burned; It is thought there was susticient to victual five or six thousand men, for many months together, and it lay for their purpose very commodiously, if they had besieged this Town-Fort Cork and Bandon, there was a third Castle upon the River possessed by them, who hearing of their Neighbours fear, did very valiantly run away by night, and carried away with them what they could; so the Castle of Kilgobane was left void; and in our Retreat we took away what was left, and fired the Castle; so that now the River is clear, and two men can now pass better than 100 could before; and in all this we lost but three men; many men's clothes shot, and no hurt in their bodies; others (but very few) were hurt, and since well recovered. The 16 Ditto, Bandon men marched forth towards Cork, 2 Companies, and about 40 horse, & set upon an Island; they call it an Island, because it is environed with such a Bog, as the Kingdom hath not another like it; they held it the strongest Hold they had in all their possessions: it hath but one way to go into it; upon which passage they had cast up Forts and Sconces, in such manner, that 20 men might have kept out 1000: Our people, coming to the place, set the Horse round the Bog, fearing any of them should escape: The Foot made no stand, but entered resolutely, put them from their works, and they all ran presently into the Bogs, where it was impossible for our Nation to follow them; they killed many men, amongst which, was one Captain mac Swinn, who was taken and killed by a boy of 14 years of age, that had but a little Staff, in manner of a half Pike, brought away the Captain's Sword, Musket, and Head: they brought away about 16 Muskets more, the rest were drowned in the Bog, and abundance of the Rebels drowned with them: They fired all the Cabins upon the Island, which were near 200, and brought away what Cattles they found, which were not many; for upon some apprehension of fear, or advice of their coming, they had driven away most part of the Cattle three days before, into Muskrie,  
The 18, The Lord Insiquin, and Captain jepsonns Forces took a Castle in Condons' Country, not far from Donneraile, where they found great store of Provisions, and that night, or the next day, provided carriage to remove it from thence, having about 200 Horse and Foot to convey these Carriages, Condon, and my Lord Roch his Forces in number 700. at least lay in ambush with much confidence they should have a day of it; but so it pleased the Almighty, that it proved dismal and shameful to them, at least 150. of them killed upon the place; and the rest running away, were pursued to the very Gates of Roch his Castle, where our people burned all the Cabins round about it, in despite of all they could do from the Castle, and came back to their Carriages, lodged all things where they desired, and not passing a man or two hurt, none killed: Such was the work of our great God.  
The 19, here landed Lieutenant Brokett, with 480 soldiers, part of Sir john Pawlets Regiment, and hath brought with him Commission to be Governor of this Town and Fort; which is here confirmed unto him by the Lord Precedent, and yielded up by the Admiral, yet no other Soldiers placed in the Fort then what were formerly; and those Captain Thomas Kettleby the younger doth command as formerly, but by order from Governor Brokett: The said Governor is a discreet Gentleman, and deserving his Command: He doth honour me, in making of my poor Cottage to be his abode.  
The 25, We marched forth about 300 men, to besiege Mountlong Castle; and coming thither, we found nothing to do; the people were all run away before we came, and had carried away the best of their Provisions with them, only a few empty Chests, Stools, Bedsteeds, Hutches, and the like were left: It was made a very defensive place; had their cause been good, and they hearts to maintain it, might have wearied us, but it is God's Work: It is a very stately Building, the like cannot be built for 3000; which would be a commodity for him that should enjoy the Land hereafter. But my Lord Precedent, not willing to scatter his Forces upon trifles, hath given order to demolish it; but till then, we keep a Ward in it of 32 Musketeers. About the same time the Lord Precedent marched out of Cork, and took in two very strong Castles, Bully, and Bullycollick, without the loss of a man of his.  
This day came in the Heart Pinnace from the River of Lymrick, where she left Sir Henry straddling, and Captain Cole of Bristol employed to relieve the Castle that wanteth Powder and Ammunition; they did what could be done, but not what they desired; It was so blocked up, and the river on each side so placed with Musketeers, that they could not come within a mile of the Key; neither durst they stay long in the place where they were, without endangering their Ships, and therefore a necessity of having, or sending of Land-Forces to join with the Ships, and to clear the upper part of the River: Whereupon, my Lord Precedent is resolved to march thither with about 4000 Foot, and 600 Horse, and carries with him 3 or 4 Pieces Field-Ordnance. We are now at the first of june. Yesterday our Governor Lieutenant Colonel Brocket, by my Lords Command, marched towards the river with his own Company, and Lieutenant Byrne commanding the Foot Company of my Lord of Baltinglas: I believe they are to be joined with the Forces that march to Limricke. we have still in Garrison 300 Soldiers.  
This instant have received certain advice from Bandonbridge, That yesterday very early, they marched forth from thence four Companies towards the Castles of Colemaine and Kilbrittaine, one of the Companies commanded by Captain Hooper (to whose lot it fell,) went directly to Colemaine, and approaching something near, espied abundance of people upon the top of it; but presently vanished away, left the Castle, and betook themselves to Boats, which lay near them for the purpose, they rowed up the River of Tymeleague, and it is supposed they sheltered themselves for the present in Tymeleague Castle. Captain Hooper left in Colemaine a ward of 18. Soldiers, and marched to Kilbrittaine, where my Lord Kinalmeakie proffered quarter, but they refused it, only desired to have two day's respect, until they could send to Mac Cartie, which was denied them; whereupon our forces began to play their Piece of Ordnance upon the Castle, and a Sow carrying towards the Walls, to set the Miners a work, they began to make signs, and cried for quarter, and it was granted and agreed upon, That they should march away with their , two horses, and two or three swords, for some of the chiefest of them: The Rebels at the first were very busy with their small shot, but did none of ours any harm; a ward of 32. Musketeers were left in the said Castle, until the Provisions and booty be brought away, which they value in both Castles to be worth 1000 l. star. at least.  
My Lord of Muskry, General Barrie, with all the chiefest of their Associates, and the greatest part of their forces of this Province are gone to besiege the Castle of Lymrick, which if they should take, it would in my opinion, be in great advantage unto them; my reason is, That our Ships are, and will be Masters of the River, so that no relief can go to them by Sea; neither will they be able to run away by water; and my Lord coming round about by Land with his forces, will take them all in a Net, which could never be so well done by any other means. So that now if the forces intended for these parts, come away timely, that we may reap the Harvest, and bring the Cattle from Mnskry, by God's affistance we shall make short work with them, which will better, then to make another years work of it.  
The great desire I have to make you acquainted with all passages, taketh away the scruple of being tedious, I will now add a line or two of business, in answer of yours, 16. March, 19 April, 3. and 16. May, which came to hand all in one day, the 22. past, being very glad, my rude stile, yet true relation came so seasonable to that honourable House; my request unto you is, you will continue your humble supplications in my behalf, for the giving of allowance for our Ship Charles, The Admiral hath not yet given us a Certificate, but at first made some scruple of doing it. because he had news, some had written scandously of him into England, and had a jealousy of me, but now is of another opinion, and will grant what we justly desire; but it will be these three or four days before we shall get it done, if he shall deny it, we will send a Certificate of 200. English Inhabitants of the Town, That the said Ship was a Seller for the best of the Goods, and a sanctuary for their persons: but of this more at large, when I have seen how fare I shall prevail with him. Touching that Noble promise of those worthy Members, to be a means to procure me the Farm of Polelong, it would be a favour, and a perpetual obligation to me and mine, to remember them, and the rest of that honourable House in our prayers, which is our only, and best way to express our thankfulness: But I beseech you with as much modesty as you may, put them sometimes in mind thereof, Touching the Certificate for the debts owing me, I know not in what manner to draw it, or by whom it can be certified; I believe it would be held folly for me, being Sovereign, to certify any thing under my hand and Town Seal, that concerns myself, it is between 6 or 7000 l. star. as I have formerly written, and the most part by specialties.  
I am glad Governor Brisket found so good a fortune, if God send him home, I know he will pay me: the news is confirmed by a Ship that came in yesterday.  
A Holland man of war, from whom the said Brisket had his Commission, came from Saint Christopher's, about eight weeks since, upon here is one Secretary Robinson, and some other English passengers, who report that Saint Christopher's, and all the rest of the Carribia Lands, are in Arms, complaining of their Governors, and manner of government. I am glad, the London Merchants have undertaken so good a work as the setting forth of 15. sail, and 1500. Land-men, for a running Army, I wish they were come, and shall pray for their good success, if what I wrote were any means to induce them thereunto, I shall account myself the more happy towards God and Man.  
Several men that have written, and are come out of England, do report, that many base scandalous reports and speeches hath been given of me England; especially by john Barker, john Treglyne, and a lewd women Borly Long, late wife to one faithful Bishop, whom if she had not gone away as she did, I had caused her to be carted and whipped out of Town, one hearing such report, I wrote enclosed to my Lord Precedent, who presently sent me a Certificate which goeth here, which I pray, if it be needful, show it to the Lords Commissioners for Irish affairs; and if it must remain there, take out a Copy under the Clerk of the Parliament hand, and send it down to your Friends in Bristol, that these people may be enquired after, and sent back to be examined by my Lord Precedent, whereby, if they prove what they report, I may suffer according to my desert; but if they wrong me, they way receive such punishment, as my Lord shall think sit to inflict upon them.  
It is generally reported that His Majesty hath an intent to come for this Kingdom, which to my poor understanding is most strange and terrible, the Lord of his mercy direct his heart, and the hearts of that grave Council; sure I am, that all things will be for the best, to those that love and fear God, in whom I remain,  
Your loving Brother, Tristram Whetcombe.   

The humble Petition to the Right Honourable the Lord Precedent. May the seventh, in Kinsale.  
Right Honourable,  
YEsterday advised your Lordship by an express of the taking of the Castles of Carganas, and Polelouge, the Messenger not yet returned, and now Captain Aderly goeth to give your Lordship a full relation, Viva, voce.  
May it please your Lordship, that a Bark came from Bristol, brought several Letters to myself, and some of this Town advising that divers malicious people, which lately stoal away from hence, and gone thither; especially one john Treglyne, and a lewd woman, known by the name of Borly Long, a late pretended wife to faithful Bishop, now in Cork, whom your Lordship ordered to be sent hither, and pillored for his misdemeanours towards the Corporation, but never came hither, have divulged in all Bristol, and fully possessed the whole City, that I am a rebel, and more dangerous than any of those openly declared themselves, and that their escape, or going over, was chief to make it known to the Parliament.  
My most humble suit unto your Lordship is in regard, they made not complaint to your Lordship, before they went away, nor had no leave to departed, being housekeepers in the Town, and aught to have stayed to help bear the charge that lieth upon us.  
And for as much, as I weekly, or daily gave, when the passage was open, a due account to your Lordship of my actions, that you would be honourably pleased, to look upon your poor servant. By giving two or three lines, that I may send for England of my loyalty to His Majesty, and obedience to your Lordship's commands, which I will ever continue, thereby to take away the pernicious scandal, and that they may with the rest be sent back to be examined by your Lordship's appointment, That if any crime be by them, proved against me, I may suffer according to my deserts, to the utmost rigour of the Law, or if it be maliciously done, as indeed it is, they may receive condign punishment as your Lordship's grave wisdom shall think fit, and your Petitioner shall ever pray, and remain,  
Your Honour's humble servant, Tristram Whetcombe.   

By The Lord Precedent Of MUNSTER.  
WHereas Tristram Whetcombe Esquire, hath been for this last year elected and chosen Sovereign of the Town of Kinsale (the said Sovereign being both an Englishman, and a good Protestant, which sort of men have not been accustomed to bear office in that Corporation;) And whereas divers ill affected persons have divulged several scandalous and calumnious reports in prejudice of the loyalty, and the fidelity of the said Sovereign.  
These are to certify and testify unto all persons, whom it may concern, or to whom these presents shall come, That the said Tristram Whetcombe, Sovereign of Kinsale aforesaid, hath in all his Actions and Demeanours, touching the Magistracy of that place, carried himself with singular judgement, Discretion, and Moderation towards the Inhabitants of the said Town; the affairs whereof he hath managed with good advantage and security to the place in these times of danger. And hath not only expressed singular Charity and Christian affection towards his Countrymen, by relieving and supporting very many poor and pillaged Protestant English. But hath also manifested his Zeal to the public Cause, and His Majesty's service, by expending a great part of his Estate and livelihood, in means and materials, tending to the safety and security of the place committed to his charge, and His Majesty's good people therein. Of his proceed, wherein he hath from time to time given me a good and satisfactory account of his integrity, wherein I could not at his instance, refuse to give him this testimony. Whereunto I have subscribed my hand and Seal at Cork, the 10. of May. 1642.  
William Saint-Legere.  
FINIS.