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• The state of the navy consider'd in relation to the victualling, particularly in the straits, and the West Indies : with some thoughts on the mismanagements of the admiralty for several years past, and a proposal to prevent the like for the future : humbly offer'd to the honourable House of Commons, by an English sailor. (London : Printed for A. Baldwin ..., 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• List of his Majesties Navie Royall, and merchants ships. (London : Printed for John Thomas, [1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Proceedings. 1645-04-19 (London : printed for Edward Husband, Aprill. the 21. 1645), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Instructions and rules to be duly observed by each and every master-gunner entertained upon any ship, friggot, or vessel of war, which either now, or hereafter shall be in the service of his Majesty, / by order of his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York and Albany, Earl of Ulster, Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland, &c. ([London : s.n., 1663]), by King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An Account of the men of war (not including privateers), taken from the French since the beginning of the war, (declared the 7th of May, 1689) to the 1st of October, 1695 ([London : s.n., 1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An act for the better raising and levying of mariners, sailers [sic], and others, for the present guarding of the seas, and necessary defence of this realm, and other his Majesties dominions. ([London : Printed by Robert Barker, and by the assignes of John Bill,: , 1641]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Instructions and rules to be duly observed by each and every master-gunner entertained upon any ship, friggot, or vessel of war, which either now, or hereafter shall be in the service of his Majesty, / by order of his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York and Albany, Earl of Ulster, Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland, &c. ([London : s.n., 1663]), by King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• James, Duke of York and Albany, Earl of Ulster, Lord High Admiral of England, Scotland, & Ireland, Constable of Dover-castle, Lord Warden of the Cinque ports, and governor of Portsmouth, &c. Instructions for the better ordering his Majesties fleet in sayling [sic]. ([London : s.n., 1660]), by King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• Nevves from the narrovv seas being a certain relation of a mighty and fearfull fight in those seas upon the coast of Frizeland : between a navy of Danes of a hundred sayle under the command of the grave van Erfurt (London : Printed for Francis Wright, 1642), by Em D. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Kynge and the Queene the Quenes moste excellent maiestie, being credibly enformid, that not withstanding dyuers of Her Highnes restraintes, and proclamations lately made and sette furthe, aswell for the stay from goynge to the sea of shyppes ... (Excusum Londini : In aedibus Iohannis Cavvodi Tipographi Regiæ Maiestatis, Anno M.D.LVIII [1558]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I) and Queen of England Mary I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Kynge and Quene the Quenes most excellente hyghnes intendyng very shortly to prepare and sette forthe a nauye of shyppes vnto the seas ... (Excusum Londini : In ædibus Iohannis Cavvodi Typographi Regiæ maiestatis, Anno M.D.L.viii [1558]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I) and Queen of England Mary I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King a proclamation for better furnishing the nauy, and shipping of the realme, with able and skilfull mariners. (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXV [1625]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King, a proclamation of His Majesties grace, favour, and pardon to the inhabitants of his counties of Stafford and Derby (Printed at Oxford : By Leonard Lichfield ..., 1642 [i.e. 1643]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation commanding all seamen and mariners to repair to the ships on which they are listed (London : Printed by the assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker ..., 1673), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation for prohibiting seamen from deserting Their Majesties service (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and Thomas Newcomb ..., MDCLXXXIX [1689]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), III William, and Queen of England Mary II (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to Their Majesties service (London : Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb ..., 1690), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to Their Majesties service (London : Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb ..., 1690/1 [i.e. 1691]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to Their Majesties service (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd ..., 1691/2 [i.e. 1692]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to Their Majesties service (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd ..., 1692/3 [i.e. 1693]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King and Queen, a proclamation to explain a clause in a late proclamation (for encouraging seamen and mariners to enter themselves on Their Majesties service) dated the one and twentieth day of December, 1691 (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd ..., 1692), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Encouragement for seamen and mariners in two parts : being a proposed method for the more speedy and effectual furnishing Their Majesties' Royal Navy with able seamen and mariners, and for saving those immense sums of money, yearly expended in attending the sea-press : in order to prevent those many mischiefs and abuses daily committed (by disorderly press-masters) both at sea and land, to the great prejudice of Their Majesties, and injury of the subject / by George Everett, Shipwright. (London : [s.n.], 1695), by George Everett (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The path-way to peace and profit, or, Truth in its plain dress wherein is methodically set forth a sure and certain way for the more speedy and effectual building and repairing their Majesties Royal Navy, by such means, as may be saved more than one hundred thousand pound per annum : together with a proposed method for the raising and saving of moneys for monthly payments accordingly : as also proper rules and methods, observable toward the making a regulation in their majesties yards / by George Everett ... (London : Printed for the author, and are to be sold by Randal Taylor ..., 1694), by George Everett (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Great Britain's groans, or, An account of the oppression, ruin, and destruction of the loyal seamen of England, in the fatal loss of their pay, health and lives, and dreadful ruin of their families ([London : s.n.], 1695), by William Hodges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An essay concerning the laws of nations, and the rights of soveraigns with an account of what was said at the council-board by the civilians upon the question, whether Their Majesties subjects taken at sea acting by the late king's commission, might not be looked on as pirates? : with reflections upon the arguments of Sir T.P. and Dr. Ol / by Mat. Tindall ... (London : Printed for Richard Baldwin ..., 1694), by Matthew Tindal (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Six dialogues about sea-services between an high-admiral and a captain at sea ... / by Nathaniel Boteler, Esq. ... (London : Printed for Moses Pitt ..., 1685), by Nathaniel Boteler (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true and exact account of the wars with Spain, in the reign of Q. Elizabeth (of famous memory) being the particulars of what happened between the English and Spanish fleets, from the years 1585 to 1602, shewing the expeditions, attempts, fights, designs, escapes, successes, errors, &c. on both sides : with the names of Her Majesty's ships and commanders in every fleet : being a patern and warning to future ages : never printed before / written by Sir William Monson ... (London : Printed for W. Crooke, and sold by W. Davis ..., 1682), by William Monson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Particular account of a terrible and bloody engagement between the English and French fleet, in the Bay of Bantry on the Irish coast with an exact list of the damage sustained, and those slain and wounded on both sides. (London : Printed for J.C., 1689) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Qualifications established by His Majesty and the Lords of the Admirality December the 18th, 1677, without which no person is to be thenceforth held capable of the imployment of a leiutenant [sic] in any of His Majesties ships ([London : s.n.], 1677) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Excellent observations and notes, concerning the Royall Navy and sea-service by Sir Walter Rawleigh ... (London : Printed by T.W. for Humphrey Moseley ..., 1650), by Walter Raleigh (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Selections. 1667 (London : Printed for A.M., and are to be sold by Robert Boulter ..., 1667), by Walter Raleigh (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Remarks on the present condition of the navy, and particularly of the victualling, in which the notion of fortifying of garisons is exploded, and 'tis clearly prov'd that the only security of England consists in a good fleet in a letter from a sailor to a member of the House of Commons. (London : [s.n.], 1700), by Sailor (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Admiral Herbert's letter to all commanders of ships and sea-men in His Majesties Fleet ([London : s.n., 1688]), by Arthur Herbert Torrington (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Catalogue of all the kings ships, as also of all other ships, and pinnaces, together with their squadrons, captaines, burthen, seamen, and landmen, set forth in His Maiesties seruice, the 27 of Iune, 1627 ([London] : Printed for Iohn Wright, [1627]), by George Villiers Buckingham (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation declaring His Maiesties Royall pleasure touching the English souldiers late imployed at sea in his seruice and now discharged (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, Anno M.DC.XXVIII [1628]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation for all Captaines, masters, and officers of ships, and mariners ...to make their present repaire to Portesmouth (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXVI [1626]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation for the well manning and arming of the ships, of, or belonging to this realme, vpon their setting foorth to sea (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton, and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, Anno Dom. M.DC.XXV [1625]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation for the well manning and arming of the ships, of, or belonging to this realme, vpon their setting foorth to sea (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton, and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXV [1625]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Humble proposals for the relief, encouragement, security and happiness of the loyal, couragious seamen of England, in their lives and payment, in the service of our Most Gracious King William, and the defence of these nations humbly presented to the two most Honourable Houses, the Lords and Commons of England, in Parliament assembled / by a faithful subject of His Majesty, and servant to the Parliament and nation, and the seamen of England, in order for safety and security of all aforesaid, W. Hodges ; to which is added, a dialogue concerning the art of ticket-buying, in a discourse between Honesty, Poverty, Cruelty and Villany, concerning that mystery of iniquity, and ruin of the loyal seamen. ([London : s.n.], 1695), by William Hodges (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter to a member of Parliament concerning the four regiments commonly called Mariners (London : Printed for A. Baldwin ..., 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Naval speculations and maritime politicks being a modest and brief discourse of the Royal Navy of England, of its oeconomy and government : and a projection for an everlasting seminary of seamen by a royal maritime hospital : with a project for a royal fishery : also necessary measures in the present war with France &c. / by Henry Maydman. (London : Printed by William Bonny and sold by Sam. Manship ... [and 3 others], 1691), by Henry Maydman (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• England's interest, or, A discipline for seamen wherein is proposed a sure method for raising qualified seamen for the well manning Their Majesties fleet on all occasions : also, a method wherby seamen will be obliged mutually to relieve each other on board the men of war yearly or thereabout ... : likewise is shewed the advantages which by these methods will accrue to the nation in general and in particular to the merchants and seamen ... / by George St. Lo. (London : Printed for Robert Clavell, 1694), by George St. Lo (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• England's safety, or, A bridle to the French King proposing a sure method for encouraging navigation, and raising qualified seamen for the well manning Their Majesties fleet on any occasion, in a months time, without impressing, and a competent provision for all such as shall be wounded in service against the enemy, either in Their in Their Majesties ships of war, privatiers, or merchant men, to encourage the better defending them : also an in-fight into the advantages may be made by the herring and other fisheries, in respect to the breeding of seamen, and otherwise : together with a proposal for the maintenance and education of the male children ... : also encouragement for commanders of men of war, privatiers and seamen, in taking any ship, or effects of the enemies, and all to be done, without any sensible charge or burthern to the kingdom / by Captain George St. Lo... (London : Printed for W. Miller ..., 1693), by George St. Lo (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Remarks on the present condition of the Navy, and particularly of the victualling in which the notion of fortifying of garisons is exploded, and 'tis clearly prov'd that the only security of England consists in a good fleet : in a letter from a sailor to a member of the House of Commons. (London : [s.n.], 1670) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Remarks upon the navy. The second part containing a reply to the observations on the first part : with a discourse on the discipline of the navy, shewing that the abuses of the seamen are the highest violation of Magna Charta, and the rights and liberties of English men / (London : [s.n.], 1700) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King a proclamation for better furnishing the nauy, and shipping of the realme, with able and skilfull mariners. (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, 1624), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and King of England James I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King a proclamation for the better furnishing of the nauy, and increase of shipping. (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXVI [1626]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The victory over the fleet of the states General, obtained by His Majesties Navy Royal in the late engagement begun the 25 of July instant as it came from His Highness Prince Rupert, and His Grace the Duke of Albemarle. (London : Printed by Tho. Newcomb ..., 1666) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Observations on a pamphlet touching the present condition of the navy and victualling with some particular remarks on the author and on what he writes touching Q's and R's / by a well-wisher to the Royal Navy of England. (London : Printed and sold by J. Nutt, 1700), by Well-wisher to the Royal Navy of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Reasons for the taking off the Q--s and R--s in the Navy books; together with proposals humbly offered to the honourable House of Commons for the expeditious payment of saylors. ([London? : s.n., 1700?]), by William Eccles and Great Britain Parliament House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Kynge and the Quene where as the Queenes hyghnes is infourmed that dyuers and sondry euyll disposed personnes ... lately prested and reteyned to serue in Her Maiestyes nauy of shyppes ... haue withoute anye iust cause ... withdrawen themselfes from the sayde seruyce ... (Excusum Londini : In aedibus Iohannis Cavvodi Tipographi Regiæ Maiestatis, Anno M.D.LVIII [1558]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1553-1558 : Mary I) and Queen of England Mary I (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1692-10-10. (London : printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb deceas'd; printers to the King and Queen's most excellent Majesties, 1692), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary), Queen of England Mary II, and King of England William III (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Loyalty and fidelity, rejected and oppressed. Or the case of George Everett shipwright, truly stated most humbly offer'd to the Commons of England, assembled in Parliament wherein is briefly set forth, his zealous endeavours for promoting the service of the publick with the obstructions and illegal proceedings of some persons imploy'd in the administration of publick affairs. And the true reason of those false aspersions and scandalous reflections, layd on him by, the euemy's [sic] of the government. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year. 1698/99), by George Everett (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration in vindication of the honour of the Parliament, and of the committee of the navy and customes; against all traducers: concerning the managing of the navy and customes, and many other weighty affaires of state: faithfully relating what strength of shipping have been yearly employed for the guarding of the seas, and what moneys arising by the revenue of the customes, excise of flesh and salt, and other receits, have been applyed to that use. The rules by which they have been all managed; and a just account how the moneys have been disposed. By Giles Grene, a member of the Honourable House of Commons. (London, : Printed for Laurence Blaiklock., 1647), by Giles Grene (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Two letters from Vice-Admiral John Lavvson, the one to the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of the City of London; to be communicated to the court of aldermen, and Common-Council of the said City. The other, to the Honorable the commissioners for the militia of the City of London. Dated December the 28. 1659. ([London : s.n., 1659]), by John Lawson (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An account of the movements of their Majesties royal fleet, vvith other occurrences. In a letter from Falmouth, July the 6th. (London : Printed for J. C. near St. Andrew's Church ..., 1691) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Observations on a scandalous paper, containing (among other things) several reflections on the admiralty. ([London] : Published by John Nutt near Stationers-Hall, 1699) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• [An exact] relation of the several engagements and actions of His Majesties fleet, under the command of His Highness Prince Rupert and of all circumstances concerning this summers expedition, anno 1673 / written by a person in command in the fleet. (London : Printed for J.B., 1673), by Person in command of the fleet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Propositions for gaining and encouraging sea-men in his Majesty's service. ([London : printed for John Whitlock near Stationers-Hall, [ca. 1689]]) (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 seamens case with respest [sic] to their service in the navy: wherein divers hardships which they undergo are truly stated, and humbly presented to his Majesty and both houses of Parliament. By John Dennis, Philo Patriæ. ([London? : s.n., 1699?]), by John Dennis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation touching mariners (Imprinted at London : By Bonham Norton and Iohn Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, M.DC.XXVI [1626]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles 1600-1649 (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to his Majesties service. ([London] : In the Savoy, printed by the assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1672), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and Charles (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great victory obtained by His Highnesse the Prince of Wales neer the Downs, against a squadron of the rebels shipping, on Munday last:: with the particulars of the fight, 200. killed, 500. taken prisoners, two of their ships sunk, five boarded, 40 piece of ordnance taken, and all their arms and ammunition, and the princes resolution touching the Earl of Warwick. Likewise, the executing of Sir Charles Lucas on Munday night last, and the sentence of the Councell of War against him to be shot to death. Also, a bloudy fight between the English and Scottish forces, commanded by Lieu. Gen. Cromwel and Gen. Monro, Aug. 27. the particulars therof, & number kiled. ([London] : August 31. Printed for R. VV., Anno Dom. 1648), by P. Mitchel (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A list of his Maiesties Navie Royall, and merchants ships: their names, captains, men, ordnance, in every ship, now set forth for the guard of the narrow-seas, and for the coast of Ireland, in this present expedition 1644. Under the command of the right honourable Robert Earle of Warwick, Lord High Admirall of England, &c. (London : Printed for Laurence Blaiklock, Anno Dom. 1644) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A list of such of the Navy Royall, as also of the merchants ships as are set forth to sea for this summers expedition 1645. in the service of the King and Parliament: together with their names, captains, burthens, number of men, and ordnance in every ship. (London : Printed for Laurence Blaiklock, Anno Dom. 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A list of such ships and friggotts of the Navy Royall, as also of such marchant shipps as are set forth to sea and prepared for the service of the King and Parliament, in this summers expedition, 1646: Together with the names of the captaines and commanders of the said shipps and friggotts. ([London] : Printed for Ed. Husband, Printer to the Honourable House of Commons, Aprill. 21 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration of the Hollanders: concerning their joyning with the Royall Navie, in their present expedition for England, under the command of His Highnesse James Duke of York, Lord High Admirall of the said fleet. And their resolution and protestation thereupon. Likewise, the Prince of Wales his landing in Holland, and the beating up of drums for volunteers in Rotterdam, under the command of the Lord Hopton to assist the King of England. Also, a message sent from the Lord Generall Hambleton, to Major General Lambert, declaring the grounds and reasons of his marching into England, and their resolution to settle the peace of King and Kingdom, according to the Covenant. With Major Generall Lamberts answer thereunto. ([London] : Printed in Holland, and repirnted [sic] at London, 1648), by J. Vandelet (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The case of Edward Douglas, Deputy Muster-Master to the two old marine regiments ([London : s.n., 1699]), by Edward Douglas (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great victory obtained by the Royalists near Huntington shire, against the Parliaments forces, and the manner of the Cavaliers ingaging them; with the particulars of the bloudy fight, and the number killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. Also, their dismounting of the Lord Cenerals [sic] troopers, their falshing and cutting of them and taking of divers horses and arms, and the name of the commanders in chief of the Kings forces. Likewise, joyfull newes from the Royall Navy, the desires of his Highness the Prince of VVales, the propositions of Prince Maurice, concerning the English ships, and a great victory obtained near Carlisle. (London : Printed for R. VV., 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A declaration of the representations of the officers of the Navy. Concerning the impeached members of Parliament, transported beyond the seas. With a charge against some officers, who had commissions to raise forces to disturbe the peace of the kingdome. Also the Kings Majesties protestation, sent by Collonell Whaley. (Printed at London : By Robert Ibbitson, 1647), by Edward Whalley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The declaration of the sea commanders and marriners in the Royall Navie and fleet, now with his Highnesse Prince Charles, riding on the Downes. (August 2.) Directed unto the sea commanders & marriners in a about the city of London, and all other ports of this kingdome. Sent in a letter unto a merchant of this city to be published. (London : printed in the yeare, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the Lords Justices, a proclamation. Tho. Cantuar. J. Sommers C.S. Pembroke C.P.S. Shrewsbury. Whereas by an Act made the last session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for the encrease and encouragement of seamen. It was, amongst other things, enacted, that all and every able mariner, seaman, waterman, fisherman, ... (London : Printed by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newcomb, deceas'd; printers to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1696), by England and Wales. Lords Justices (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Public General Acts. 1661 (London : printed for B. Griffin, by order of the Principal Officers and Commissioners of His Majesties Navy, 1690), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King a proclamation commanding all mariners and others to His Maiesties ships, for which they are prest. (Imprinted at London : By Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie: And by the Assignes of Iohn Bill, 1636), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation commanding all our subiects, being sea-men and ship-wrights, in the seruice of any forreigne Prince or state, to returne home within a certaine time. (Imprinted at London : by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Maiestie: and by the assignes of Iohn Bill, M.DC.XXXIIII. [1634]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation for the safety of His Majesties navy, and the kingdome. ([Oxford : by Leonard Lichfield, 1642 [i.e. 1643]]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders in Council. 1664-10-28. (London : printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1664), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation for the more speedy bringing in of seamen and mariners. (In the Savoy, [i.e. London] : Printed by the Assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1672), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• By the King. A proclamation, commanding all sea-men and mariners to return to their service in His Majesties Navy, by the 20th day of February next. (Oxford : printed by Leonard Lichfeild printer to the University, for John Bill, and Christopher Barker, printers to His Majesty, anno Dom. 1665. [i.e. 1666]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) and King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders in Council. 1664-10-28 (London : printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker, printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1664), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II), King Charles II of England, and England and Wales Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A fight at sea between the Parliament ships & those that revolted, and the boarding of some of the Parliament ships, by a party from the three Castles in Kent that are kept for the King and the storming of Maymor Castle. Also a bloody fight in Ireland. And a treaty of the Commanders of the revolted ships with the Duke of Yorke. (London : Printed for H. Becke, and are to be sold in the Old Bayley, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A bloudy fight at sea disputed and maintained by the Royall Navy, under the conduct and command of His Highnesse the Prince of VVales, with the exact and true particulars thereof, the number killed, wounded, and thrown over-board. And the further proceedings of the Earl of Warwick concerning the Prince, with a letter to his Highness, from the English sea-men, and their resolution thereupon. Also, exceeding good newes from the Isle of Wight for peace. ([London] : Printed for R. Emerson, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The copie of a letter from a commander in the fleet with His Highnesse the Prince of Wales. Containing a true and exact relation of the proceedings of His Highnesse and his fleet, with the fleet commanded by the Earle of Warwicke. September the 7. 1648. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A great fight between the Kings forces under the command of his Highnesse the Prince of VVales, and the Parliaments forces, neer the Downs. With the number of killed and taken, the great execution done by key-shot from the Kings ships upon the Parliamenteers and the particulars of the fight between the Lord Hopton, and Col. Rich. And the Lord Cravens declaration concerning his joyning with the Prince. Likewise, the Princes propostions touching the Kings Majesty. Signed, Charles. P. And commanded to be forthwith printed and published. (Imprinted at Yondon [i.e. London] : for R.VV., Anno Dom. 1648), by King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Proclamations. 1690-01-10 ([Edinburgh : printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, [... ], 1690]), by Scotland. Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true and perfect relation of the happy successe & victory obtained against the Turks of Argiers at Bugia, by His Majesties Fleet in the Mediterranean, under the command of Sr. Edw. Spragge as it is contained in a letter from the said Admiral, of the 11th of May, 1671 : together with an exact list of the Turks ships, burnt and destroyed, with the names of their commanders : as also, one other containing the names of such as were slain or wounded on the part of the English in this memorable action. ([London] In the Savoy : Printed by Tho. Newcomb, 1671), by Edward Spragge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• True newes from our navie, now at sea: shewing the most remarkable passages there since His Excellency the Earl of Warwicks departure thence, including these particulars. Namely, the taking of a ship neere to Silley, laden with ammunition from Saint Maloes, and bound for Sir Ralph Hopton in Cornwall. The intercepting divers letters, from the malignant fugitives, to divers in the Kings army. The taking two Turks men of warre, being Argier pirates, neere unto our coast. The surprising of two vessels, laden with ammunition, and some Irish friars, bound for Ireland: with sundry other passages. (London : Printed for Francis Wright, Anno Dom. 1642) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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