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Colchester (Longmans, Green, and co., 1888), by Edward Lewes Cutts (page images at HathiTrust)
History and description of the ancient town and borough of Colchester, in Essex (R. Jennings; [etc., etc.], 1825), by Thomas Cromwell (page images at HathiTrust)
The history and description of Colchester : (the Camulodunum of the Britans, and the first Roman colony in Britain) : with an account of the antiquities of that most ancient borough ... (Printed and sold by W. Keymer, 1803), by Benjamin Strutt (page images at HathiTrust)
A guide to the collection of antiquities : the property of the Corporation of Colchester and the Essex Archaeological Society, in Colchester Castle (Wiles & Son, 1893), by Henry Laver, Essex Archaeological Society, and Corporation of Colchester (page images at HathiTrust)
Colchester (Longmans, Green, and co., 1889), by Edward Lewes Cutts (page images at HathiTrust)
History and description of the ancient town and borough of Colchester in Essex (R. Jennings, 1825), by Thomas Cromwell (page images at HathiTrust)
The history and antiquities of Colchester, in the county of Essex. Containing a general account of the place ... (Printed and sold by J. Fenno, 1789) (page images at HathiTrust)
Register of the scholars admitted to Colchester school, 1637-1740. Edited, with additions, by J. H. Round ... from the transcript by the Rev. C. L. Acland ... (Printed by Wiles and son for the Essex archaeological society, 1897), by Colchester School and John Horace Round (page images at HathiTrust)
The oath book; or, Red parchment book of Colchester. ("Essex County Standard" office, 1907), by Colchester (England) and W. Gurney Benham (page images at HathiTrust)
The red paper book of Colchester. ("Essex County Standard" Office, 1902), by Colchester (England) (page images at HathiTrust)
15 Junii, 1648. The particulars of the fight at Colchester (sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) was read in the house of Commons:: in which letter it appears, the town is besieged, and five hundred of the enemies were taken prisoners, and six hundred left the town, sixty that were killed buried in one churchyard, besides what was slain in the other part of the town, Sir William Campion slain, one knight more, Col: Cook, Major Eyres, two other majors, and other officers, Mersey Fort taken, with two culverins, two sakers, and one drake, and Col: Steward, Col: Thornton and Sir Bar. Scudamore taken raising forces near Newmarket. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the Honorable House of Commons, June 17. 1648), by John Rushworth and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A prospective glasse for the revolters at sea, and new malignants at land: being a letter sent from Sir Anthony Saintleger, an attendant on the Prince, to a person of quality in Colchester.: Where by may bee clearly discerned how the Prince doth intend to land the sea-men, and ship the land-men that have served the Parliament against the King, and now serve the King against the Parliament. (London : Printed by Matthew Simmons, 1648), by Anthony Saint-Leger (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Sr. Anthonie, St. Leger, his letter from aboard the Dovvnes, to Mr. Wareham Horsemanden, a Cavilier in Colchester,: intercepted, and brought to the committee of Kent. Setting forth their true intentions towards the Scots, the turne-coate marriners, the Independents and the Roundheads. As also their ill opinions of the Dutch and French, because they answered not their desires in this designe. (Printed at London : [s.n.], 1648), by Anthony Saint-Leger (HTML at EEBO TCP)
To his Excellency the Lord General Cromwell and the Covncel of state: the humble remonstrance of divers well-affected inhabitants of the town of Colchester in Essex. ([London : s.n., 1653]), by John Farley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Two sallies forth by the Lord Goring and Sir Charles Lucas at Coulchester, on Munday and Tuesday last;: the manner of the severall fights, and the number that were killed and taken prisoners on both sides. The taking of the enemies court of guard, the setting fire thereof, and burning downe the wind-mills. With the examination of Mr. Osburn, touching the Kings Majesty; and the speech of Alderman Avery, at presenting the city petition; and the answer to the same by both Houses of Parliament. (London : Printed by B. A., Anno Dom. 1648), by R. L., Charles Lucas, George Goring Norwich, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The votes and proceedings in Parliament, for bringing the King out of the Isle of Wight, within ten miles of London.: The taking of the Isle of Axom by Colonell Overton, and two letters of the whole proceedings at the Leaguer before Colchester, a Lieutenant Colonell, and many other prisoners taken, and a great present sent to the Lord Generall. Also, the proceedings against Major Rolfe, who is detected for a designe to make away the King, and the vindication of Major Generall Skippon. (London : printed by B.A., MDCXLVIII [1648]), by S. T. and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Lord Gorings message to the Lord Generall, concerning the surrendring of the town of Colchester, with all the ordnance, armes, and ammunition.: And the severall attempts of Generall Hastings, and Sir Charles Lucas to escape away with their horse. Together with a list of the officers and souldiers that were slain and taken prisoners, viz. slain 3. collonels. 2 lieut. collonels. 3. majors. 200. officers and souldiers. Taken prisoners 16. captains, lieutenants, ensignes, and other officers. 500. common souldiers. (London : Printed for R.W., 1648), by George Goring Norwich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Earl of Norwich, Lord Capel, & Sir Charls Lucas, their peremptory answer, in refusing to surrender Colchester, upon the Lord Generalls conditions.: With his Excellencies summons, and articles offered them. Also his repyl to the enemies last answer. And all the summons, articles, letters, and answers between his excellencie, and the enemie, in Kent and Essex. Published by speciall command, and for generall satisfaction to the kingdome. (London : Printed for Robert White, 1648), by George Goring Norwich, Arthur Capel Capel of Hadham, Charles Lucas, and Thomas Fairfax Fairfax (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Tvvo epitaphs, occasioned by the death of Sr Charles Lucas, and Sr George Lisle, basely assassinated at Colchester.: ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1648), by Demophilus Philanactos (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The loyall sacrifice: presented in the lives and deaths of those two eminent-heroick patternes, for valour, discipline, and fidelity; the generally beloved and bemoaned, Sir Charls Lucas, and Sir George Lisle, knights. Being both shot to death at Colchester, five houres after the surrender. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1648), by Philocrates (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Articles for the surrender of Colchester and all the ordnance, armes and ammunition.: With a letter of submission from the Earle of Norwich, the Lord Capell. &c. to his Excellency the Lord Fairfax. Also the taking of the whole party of the Scottish horse which fled with Duke Hamilton to Utcester in Staffordshire, by the Lord Grey and Major Generall Lambert, with the Particulars thereof, viz. Taken Duke Hamilton. 17. lords. 7. colonells. 3. lieutenant-coloness. 20. captains. 100. other officers. 20. colours. 3500. prisoners. 3500. horses. 6. waggons of the dukes laden witb treasure, with his George, rich skarfe, and good store of other booty. ([London] : Printed for R.A., 1648), by George Goring Norwich, Arthur Capel Capel of Hadham, Charles Lucas, and Thomas Fairfax Fairfax (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Bloudy nevves from Colchester: concerning the late fight on Tuesday last, between the forces under the command of Sir Charles Lucas, and the Suffolke Forces, neer the Hast-gate; with the manner of the fight, and the number that were slain and taken prisoners. Likewise, the proclamation of the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, concerning the Duke of York's comming to Coulchester, and their proclaiming of it at the head of each regiment throughout the towne. Together with the Lord Generals propositions to the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, touching a generall peace. And their answer thereunto, concerning his Excellencies Army. (London : Printed for R.W., 1648), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax and Charles Lucas (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Colchesters teares:: affecting and afflicting city and country; dropping from the sad face of a new warr, threatning to bury in her own ashes that wofull tovvn. Faithfully collected, drawn out into a moderate relation and debate, humbly presented to all free-born Englishmen; by severall persons of quality. Who much doubted and desired to see the truth in the mist of various relations obscuring the same, but now convinced by their own eyes, doe conceive themselves bound to give out this brief narrative, to satisfie all unprepossessed civil and moderate men, and good Christians, who truly love Jesus Christ, their King, city, and countrey, and sincerely desire the settlement of peace and truth. (London : Printed for John Bellamy at the three Golden Lions in Cornhill, near the Royall Exchange, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the proceedings of the Kings Majesty at Carisbrooke Castle in the Isle of Wight, touching the Engagement of Sir Charles Lucas, & his farces at Colchester, with the Parliaments Army.: With Another great discovery at a most horrid and bloudy design against the person of the King, shewing the manner how he should have been bereaved of his life, and his Royall blood spilt upon the ground. [Re]ad in the Honourable House of Peers, and their proceedings thereupon, touching the chiefe actor. [Li]kewise, the Lord Generalls letter to a great Commander in Colchester, and his answer thereunto, in relation to the King. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year of discovery 1648), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, Abraham Dowcet, Edmund Rolph, and William Calum (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Denbigh-Castle surprized for the King by 60 Cavalliers that scaled the walls, who were all after taken prisoners, and the Castle secured. With a list of the chiefe officers. Also the last fight at Colchester, brought in a letter last night, the chief gunner slain and others, and divers prisoners taken. And the Lord Gorings proclamation published in Colchester on Friday last.: (London : Printed for the generall satisfaction of moderate men, MDCXLVIII. [1648]), by George Goring Norwich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, concerning a personall treaty with the Kings Majesty,: and the establishment of a true and wel-grounded peace in the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Also, certain propositions from the revolted ships to the Duke of York, touching their coming with him into England, and his Highnesses answer thereunto. Likewise, the last intelligence from Colchester, concerning the proceedings of the Lord Fairfax, and the storming the town. Together, wiht the storming of Wamour Castle in Kent, and exceeding good news from Ireland, of the proceedings of the Lord Inchiquene. (London : Printed for J.J., 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A great and bloudy fight at Colchester,: and the storming of the town by the Lord Generals forces, with the manner how they were repulsed and beaten off, and forced to retreat from the walls, and a great and terrible blow given at the said storm, by granadoes and gunpowder. Likewise their hanging out the flag of defiance, and their sallying out upon Tuesday last, all the chief officers ingaging in the said fight, and Sir Charles Lucas giving the first onset in the van, with the number killed and taken, and Sir Charles Lucas his declaration. (London : Printed for G. Beal, and are to be sold in the Old-Bayley, and neer Temple Bar, 1648), by Charles Lucas and George Goring Norwich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A letter from Sr Marmaduke Langdale, generall of the Northerne forces: to Sir Charles Lucas:: containing a cleare relation of all their proceedings in the North: vvith an hopefull assurance of a speedy relief to Colchester. After the originall copy, truly transcribed. (London : [s.n.], Printed in the yeare, 1648), by Marmaduke Langdale Langdale (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The resolution of Sr Marmaduke Langdale: concerning the relieving of the Lord Goring. The Lord of Loughborough. The Lord Capel. Sir Charles lucas, and the rest of the officers and souldiers now blocked up in the town of Colchester, by the Lord Generall Fairfax. And their further proceedings touching Major Generall Lambert; agreed upon by a Councel of War, and assented to by most of the colonels and officers in the Northern Army. Likewise the Lord Goring's letter to Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and his further resolution and proceedings thereupon. (London : Printed for G.N., 1648), by Marmaduke Langdale Langdale (HTML at EEBO TCP)
6. Julii, 1648. From the Leaguer at Colchester, more certain news of the fight on Wednesday last; and of their present condition.: Printed by the appointment of the Honorable Committee at Derby-house. Gualther Frost Secr' (London : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, July 8. 1648), by Leaguer at Colchester (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The declaration of Major Generall Massey concerning his comming into England to assist his dread Soveraign Lord the King:: and to be Lieutenant-Generall under His Highnesse the Prince of Wales. With his message to the Queen of England, and the Prince concerning the same. Also, a relation of the relieving of Colchester, and a list of the Duke of York his navie, concerning their proceedings, and their sayling towards England. Likewise, joyfull propositions from the House of Peeres, concerning a personall treaty with the Kings Majesty, to compose all differences between the King and His people, and to settle the Kingdome in peace and unity, to the great joy and comfort of all true-hearted subjects. ([London] : Printed for generall satisfaction of all that desires peace, [1648]), by Edward Massey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true and exact relation of the taking of Colchester,: sent in a letter from an officer of the Army, (who was present during the siege in that service,) to a Member of the House of Commons. VVith a list of the ordnance, arms, and of 3076. private souldiers there taken: also a list of the names of most of the officers of note, and an account of the cause of giving no quarter to Sir Charles Lucas, and Sir George Lyle. (London : Printed by Robert White for Iohn Partridge, 1648), by T. S. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Prince of Wales his coming to Yarmouth (London : printed by Robert Austin, July 27. 1647 [i.e 1648]), by W. C. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of divers gentlemen and others in the principality of Wales,: with their propositions to his Highnesse Prince Charles, desiring him to be their Generall, and to grant them an act of indempnity for what is past, with allowance for their arrears due to them at this present. And their instructions how to carry on the work, and to have intelligence with the Scots and Irish, and their desires to have ships and men of war sent into those parts. Also, a true relation of the last fight at Colchester, with the burning of one of their wind-mills; in which action there were divers killed and wounded on both sides. Together with the taking of two captains, divers officers, and 80 common-souldiers at Wentbridge. (London : Printed for R.VV., 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A diary of the siege of Colchester by the forces under the command of his excellency the Lord General Fairfax.: ([London : s.n., 1648]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Remonstrance and declaration of the knights, esquires, gentlemen, and freeholders in Colchester, now in armes for the King and kingdome ([London : s.n.], 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- History -- Early works to 1800

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- History -- Siege, 1648

The siege of Colchester; or, An event of the civil war, A.D. 1648. (Society for promoting Christian knowledge;, 1874), by George Fyler Townesend (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)
... Colchesters teares: (Priv. print. for the Clarendon historical society, 1884), ed. by Edmund Marsden Goldsmid (page images at HathiTrust)
Letter from his Excellency the Lord Fairfax General of the Parliament's forces. (J. Wright, 1648), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, John Wright, and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords (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)

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- History -- Sources

Cartularium Monasterii Sancti Johannis Baptiste de Colecestria: From the Original Manuscript in the Possession of the Right Hon. Earl Cowper, K.G. (2 volumes in Latin with English notes; London: Printed at the Chiswick Press, 1897), ed. by Stuart A. Moore
Court rolls of the borough of Colchester (s.n.], 1921), by Colchester (England), W. Gurney Benham, and I. H. Jeayes (page images at HathiTrust)

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- Biography

Colchester worthies. a biographical index of Colchester. (Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and co., limited, 1892), by Charles E. Benham (page images at HathiTrust)

Filed under: Colchester (England) -- Church history

Godliness & governance in Tudor Colchester (University of Michigan Press, 1998), by Laquita M. Higgs (page images at HathiTrust)

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