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• The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent (12 volumes; Canterbury, UK: W. Bristow, 1797-1801), ed. by Edward Hasted
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• A history of the Weald of Kent, with an outline of the early history of the county (H. Igglesden [etc.];, 1871), by Robert Furley and Henry B. Mackeson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Memorials of old Kent (Bemrose & sons, limited, 1907), by P. H. Ditchfield and George Clinch (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Bygone Kent (H. J. Goulden, 1892), by Richard Stead (page images at HathiTrust)
• A true relation of that honourable, tho' unfortunate expedition of Kent, Essex, and Colchester, in 1648 ... (Printed, and sold by J. Pilborough, 1750), by Matthew Carter (page images at HathiTrust)
• On the preparations of the county of Kent to resist the Spanish Armada : from the ms. papers of Roger Twisden (T. Brakell, 1868), by Joseph Mayer and Roger Twysden (page images at HathiTrust)
• Kent and the great civil war ... (s.n.], 1901), by Henry Francis Abell (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Kentish wills ([Lewisham Antiquarian Society], 1890), by Church of England Province of Canterbury Prerogative Court and Lewisham Antiquarian Society (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of Walmer and Walmer castle ... (Cross & Jackman, privately printed, 1894), by Charles Robert Stebbing Elvin (page images at HathiTrust)
• The obligations of New England to the county of Kent : a paper read before the American Antiquarian Society as a part of the Report of the Council, April 29, 1885 (C. Hamilton, 1885), by George Frisbie Hoar (page images at HathiTrust)
• History of Kent : with original sketches and maps (Kentish Express (Igglesden and Co.), 1898), by Henry Francis Abell (page images at HathiTrust)
• By the Lords Justices, a proclamation ... whereas we have received information that a great number of persons have frequently of late assembled themselves together, and committed great outrages and riots in the county of Kent ... (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb ..., 1697), by England and Wales. Lords Justices (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Colonel Rich's letter to the House of Commons, of a great victory obtained against eight hundred of the Princes forces, lately landed in Kent by Sandown Castle.: Where were one hundred and eighty kill'd in the place, one hundred prisoners taken, three hundred arms, and all their chief commanders, as by a list herewith appeareth. VVhich letter was read in the House of Commons, and by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the said House, appointed to be printed and published. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, August 16. 1648), by Nathaniel Rich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Vicissitudes progress,: with its convoy through the counties of Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Middlesex, to Westminster and to London. By way of premonstration. (London : Printed for Laurence Chapman, and are to be sold at his shop, next door to the Fountain Tavern in the Strand, near the Savoy, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Nevves from Bowe,: and the Earle of Norwich his speech at a randevous on Pickenden Heath, who is designed Generall of the enemies forces. With the coppy of a new oath taken concerning what shall be concluded and resolvbed upon at their councells, and for effecting their results. Also the particular relation of the whole businesse in Kent, and a list of the names of prisoners taken at Maidstone viz. Sir Gamaliel Dudley. Sir William Brockman. Esquire Scott. Major Price. And many other of quality. Those which are escaped and were very active, are the Earle of Norwich. Esquire Hales. Sir VVilliam Compton. Sir Thomas Peyton. Sir Bernard Gascoine. Sir Iohn Many. And divers others. (London : Printed by B.A., MDCXLVIII. [1648]), by George Goring Norwich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The two petitions of the knights, gentlemen, and free-holders of the county of Oxon: together with the two petitions of the knights, gentlemen, ministers, free-holders, and other inhabitants of the county of Kent, as they were presented to both Houses of parliament on the eighth, and ninth of February. (London : printed at London for F. Couls, and T. Banks, 1642), by Oxfordshire (England) and Kent (England) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The petition of the gentry, ministers, and commonalty of the county of Kent.: Agreed upon at the generall assizes last holden for that county. The copie of which petition being delivered to Judge Mallet (who was for that circuit) and afterwards to the Earle of Bristoll. Which petition being concealed from the Parliament by the Earle of Bristoll and the said Iudge Mallet, was for the same, both committed to the Tower, March 28. 1642. (London : [s.n.], Printed. 1642), by Edmund Peirce (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration and propositions of the navie: with the oath which they have taken, concerning an admirall for the seas, and who they made choice of for the present. A message from the Kentish-men to the Lord Generall, and his answer thereunto. A thousand of them come in, and Dover Fort taken. With the taking of Chepstow Castle by storme, the Governour Sir Nicholas Kemish, and others slain; with the number of officers and prisoners taken. As also another petition to the Parliament, from the City of London, and what is desired therein. (London : Printed by B. Alsop, 1648), by M. D. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration of the high-sheriffe of York-shire, and of the Commander in Chiefe of the Parliaments forces in the north,: and the rest of the gentlemen commissioners in that county of Yorke, the 19. of May 1648. Of their intentions to rise for the suppression of Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and Sir Philip Musgrave, and the forces under their command. Also, a message from Gen. Hales, to his Excellencey the Lord Gen. Fairfax, touching his holding out of conditions of uncertain mercy to the people, and the resolution of the Kentish army, to live and dye, and stand and fall together. Subscribed in the name, and by the appointment of the knights, gentry, and inhabitants of the county of Kent. Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot. (London : Printed by Iohn Clowes, MDCXLVIII. [1648]), by Edward Hales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the several proceedings of both Houses of Parliament,: vvith those in the county of Kent now in arms against the authority of Parliament, manifesting their desires and endeavors for the avoiding of the effusion of blood. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and proceedings concerning the business of Kent by printed and puiblished. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honorable House of Commons, June 5. 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter from His Excellency the Lord Fairfax to the House of Peers,: upon Munday being the fifth of June, 1648. concerning all the proceedings in Kent : with severall papers found in the pockets of some that are now taken prisoners, discovering the whole designe, and the manner how it should have been put in execution. Die Lunæ, 5 Junii, 1648. Ordered by the Lords in Parliament assembled, that the Lord Generalls letter, with the papers, be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Brown, cler. Parliamentorum. (Imprinted at London : for Iohn Wright, at the Kings Head in the Old Bailey, 1648), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The groans of Kent: or, An humble remonstrance from divers well-affected in the county of Kent.: To His Excellency the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the army under his command. (London : Printed for G.W. neer the Exchange, [1648]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A word from the north, sounded into the south, heard, and received of many.: Jesus Christ the Son of God, which is the true light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world; and all that receive this light, and believe in this light, and are obedient to this light, they receive power and do become the sons of God. And as I have heard, so I have and do see in the true light, and am bold to give forth my testimonie that it is true, and there is no other way to salvation but by it. And therefore do I warn all people, and thee, O Kent, with the citie of Canterbury, and town of Maidstone, and all thy magistrates in you all, betimes to consider and take heed that none of you be anie longer enemies to it and its ministers, lest you be found fighters against God. Thomas Howsegoe. (London : printed for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-Eagle neer the west end of Pauls, 1657), by Thomas Howsegoe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Kentish conspiracy: or, An order and narration declaring the late plot for the surprizing of Dover castle:: and the setting on foot of a commission of array in the county of Kent. Taken and extracted out of the examination of the severall conspirators. Published by order of the committee at Alesford, Janua. 9. 1645. (London : Printed by R. Cotes, for Michael Spark, Junior, 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The humble petition and protestation of the county of Kent:: presented the 30th of August, 1642. to the honorable Houses of Parliament by Sir John Sidley knight, with many thousands of hands thereunto. Wherein they disclaim that late, bold, and unexampled petition sent to His Majestie, contrived by a few malevolent, ambitious and loose persons, and their reall affections to King and Parliament. Together with Sir John Sidleys speech upon the presenting of the said petition. Also, the answer of the House of Commons to the said petition delivered by their speaker. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that these petitions be forthwith printed and published: H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed by Luke Norton and John Field for E. Husband and J. Franck, and are to be sold at their shops in the Middle-Temple, and next door to the Kings-head in Fleetstreet, September 1. 1642), by John Sidley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Instructions from the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament to the committee in Kent whose names are herein mentioned : with the answer of the justices of peace to the said committee : likewise certain instructions from the said county to Mr. Augustine Skynner. (London : Printed for Thomas Cook, August 13, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A declaration of the several proceedings of both houses of Parliament : with those in the county of Kent now in arms against the authority of Parliament. (E. Husband, 1648), by England and Wales Parliament, Henry Elsynge, and Edward Husband (page images at HathiTrust)
• A most true and exact relation of that as honourable as unfortunate expedition of Kent, Essex, and Colchester by M.C., a loyall actor in that engagement, Anno Dom. 1648. ([London : s.n.], 1650), by Matthew Carter (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The life and extraordinary adventures of Sir William Courtenay, knight of Malta, alias John Nichols Tom, formerly spirit merchant and maltster, of Truro in Cornwall : being a correct detail of all the incidents of his extraordinary life, from his infancy to the dreadful battle at Bossenden Wood ... concluding with an accurate account of the trial of the rioters at the Maidstone assizes (Published by James Hunt ... and sold ... by T. Kelly, 1838), by Canterburiensis (page images at HathiTrust)

• A narrative and declaration of the dangerous design against the Parliament & kingdom, carried on in the county of Kent and elsewhere, under the specious pretence of petitioning : also a declaration (published in the name) of the counties of Kent, Essex, Middlesex, Surrey, to the army under the command of the Lord Fairfax. Together with several papers of dangerous consequence, and observations thereupon. (E. Husband, 1648), by Henry Elsynge, Edward Husband, Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (page images at HathiTrust)
• By the King. His Majesties proclamation forbidding all His loving subjects of the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire, to raise any forces without His Majesties consent or to enter into any association or protestation for the assistance of the Rebellion against His Majesty. ([London : s.n., 1643]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Kentish petition to the Honourable, the Commons now sitting in Parliament: the humble petition of diverse well-affected in the county of Kent, the city and county of Canterbury, together with the Cinque Ports, in the behalfe of themselves and others. ([London] : Printed for Hanna Allen, at the Crown in Popes head Alley, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Chartham news: or A brief relation of some strange bones there lately digged up in some grounds of Mr. John Somner's, of Canterbury: written by his brother, Mr. William Somner, late auditor of Christ Church Canterbury, and register of the archbishops court, there; before his death. (London : printed for T. Garthwait;, MDCLXIX. [1669]), by William Somner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of gavelkind, both name and thing. Shewing the true etymologie and derivation of the one, the nature, antiquity, and original of the other. With sundry emergent observations, both pleasant and profitable to be known of Kentish-men and others, especially such as are studious, either of the ancient custome, or the common law of this kingdome. By (a well-willer to both) William Somner. (London : printed by R. and W. Leybourn for the authour, and are to be sold by John Crooke at the Ship, and Daniel White at the Seven Stars in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1660), by William Somner (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To the right honourable the Lords and Commons, now assembled in Parliament the humble petition of many of the gentry, ministers, free-holders, and other inhabitants of the county of Kent; the cities of Canterbury and Rochester, and the county of Canterbury, the Cinque ports and their members, and other corporations within the said county. (London : printed for Edward Blackmore at the Angel in Pauls Church-yard, [1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Bloody nevves rom [sic] the Scottish Army, concerning the late bloody fight upon Munday last, six miles on this side Carlisle, between the 2. armies of England and Scotland, the one commanded by Major Gen. Lambert, the other by his Excellency Duke Hamilton. With the number that were slain and taken prisoners on both sides, and the resolution of the Scottish Army thereupon, and the names of the chiefe commanders of Scotland, which were wounded in the fight. Likewise the Scottish message to the English army, and their answer and resolution thereupon. With the declaration of the county of Kent, concerning the landing of the Duke of York, and the coming in tothe [sic] Scotish army. (London : printed for general satisfaction, of the English and Scottish .., [1648]), by James Hamilton Hamilton, John Lambert, and Scotland. Army (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The petition of the gentry, ministers, and commonalty of the county of Kent agreed upon at the Generall assizes last holden for that county : the copie of which petition being delivered to Judge Mallet (who was for that circuit) and afterwards to the Earle of Bristoll : which petition being concealed from the Parliament by the Earle of Bristoll and the said Iudge Mallet, was for the same, both committed to the Tower, March 28, 1642. (London : Printed for S.H., [1642]), by Edmond Peirce (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Declaration of the knights, gentry, and trained bands of the couuty [sic] of Kent, presented to the honourable House of Commons. Wherein they declare their resolution to march against the Kings army with all the power and strength they can raise, and to rescue His Majesty out of the cavaleers hands. Likewise the answer of the House of Parliament to the said declaration and propositions. December 22. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in parliament, that this declaration and answer be printed and published. Hen. Elsyng Cler. Parl. D. Com. ([London] : Decemb. 22. printed for J. Banks, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A list of vvoods, under woods, timber, and trees felled, and sold out of the the King, and Queen, their Majesties forrests, chases, parks, manors, and lands: within the counties of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berks, and Middlesex, for the use and service of the Parliament, by order of the committee of the revenue, in foure years space last past. / Attested under the hands of Mr. John Bently, surveyor of his Majesties lands. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeer. 1648), by John Bently (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sad news from the county of Kent, (viz) shewing how 40. armed, resolute, desperate fellows plundered Sir Nicholas Crisps house, after they had set a watch over his servants, at twelve a clock at night, July the 18. 1657. and carried them to the water-side to be transported to Dunkirk. With Sir Nicholas Crispe his escape from them upon tearmes. Sent in a letter by yong Mr. Crispe of Dover to his kinsman in London, Mr. Kathern, who desired the truth might be published to prevent mis-information. (London : printed for Richard Harper in Smithfield neer to the Hospital-Gate, 1657), by Henry Crisp (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Princes first fruits: or, A full and perfect relation of two victories obtained by Col. Rich his brigade, together with the forces under the command of Sir Michael Levesey, over some forces landed out of the revolted ships neer Sandown Castle, in the county of Kent, August 10. & 14. Together with a perfect list of the commanders, and officers taken prisoners, and the number of slain on both sides. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeer 1648), by J. H. and D. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Newes from Black-heath concerning the meeting of the Kentish men upon the nine and twentieth of Aprill, about some great and weighty affairs, now in agitation. With many other passages worthy of note and observation. Whereunto is added, more newes from Yorke, brought to London Aprill the 20. concerning some passages which happened there on the 16. of Aprill, 1642. As also the severall votes and resolutions of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the kings late message. (London : Printed for Henrie Andrews, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A perfect diurnall of the severall passages in our late journey into Kent, from Aug. 19 to Sept. 3. 1642. By the appointment of both Houses of Parliament. Published for the satisfaction of those who desire true information. ([London : s.n., 1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Die Sabbathi, 8 Julii, 1648 a letter from the Committee of Kent, from Rochester, 4 Julii, 1648 was this day read. (London : Printed for John Wright at the Kings Head in the Old Bayley, 1648), by England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case of the inhabitants of Greenwich, in the county of Kent, and reasons why they ask relief for rebuilding their parish-church. ([London : s.n., 1701?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The humble addrsse [sic] of the nobility and gentry on the county of Kent. Presented the 22. of June. 1660. (London : Printed for Gabriel Bedel; and Thomas Collins, living near the Middle Temple-gate in Fleet-street, 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Kentish long-tayles and Essex calves: or, the copie of a letter sent from a gentleman of the Army to a friend in the west, containing a compendious relation of the trayterous insurrections in the said counties. ([London] : Printed at London for R.M., 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A perambulation of Kent conteining the description, hystorie, and customes of that shyre. Collected and written (for the most part) in the yeare. 1570. by William Lambard of Lincolnes Inne Gent. and nowe increased by the addition of some things which the authour him selfe hath obserued since that time. (Imprinted at London : [by H. Middleton] for Ralphe Nevvberie, dwelling in Fleetestreete a litle aboue the Conduit, Anno. 1576), by William Lambarde (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The landing of the forces in Kent, with the Duke of York, Prince Maurice, foure collonels, with the revolted ships and officers, and the severall forces in Kent, by sea & land. VVith the oath and declaration of all the officers and souldiers both of sea and land. Also the particulars of their numbers, ordnance, armes, and ammunition. ([London] : Printed for the generall satisfaction of moderate men, M DC XL VIII. [1648]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A short view of the manifest and remonstrance lately published in the name of the county of Kent ([London : s.n., 1648]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Home counties magazine (F.E. Robinson & Co. [etc., 1899), by W. Paley Baildon, F. E. Robinson, and William John Hardy (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

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