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• Poetry -- Early works to 1800

• Newes from Argeir of the proceedings of our royall fleete since their departure from England, and what happened betweene them, and the Turkish Callies vpon Christmas day last. To the tune of, King Henries going to Bolloigne. ([London : G. Purslowe, 1621]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• A pindarick poem on the Royal Navy most humbly dedicated to Their August Majesties, K. William, and Q. Mary / written by Mr. Durfey. (London : Printed and are to be sold by Randall Taylor, 1691), by Thomas D'Urfey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A pindarick poem upon the fleet written by Mr. D'urfey. (London : Printed and are to be sold by Randal Taylor, 1692), by Thomas D'Urfey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Prospect of the Navy Royal, or, A panegyrique upon the fleet humbly addrest to the most illustrious Prince Rupert, upon the occasion of his going as admiral to the sea, the 23 day of April, 1673, with a description of the fleet. (London : [s.n.], 1673) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• England's palladion, or, Britain's naval-glory expressed in a panegyrick, beginning with a loyal salutation of the Royal Navie : with three additional poems I. A congratulation on the late victory, &c. II. The burning island, &c. III. A præmonition to the states of Holland / by T.S. ... (London : [s.n.], Printed in the Year M. DC.LXVI [1666]), contrib. by Thomas Sympson (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)

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

• An act for several lands and estates forfeited to the Commonvvealth for treason,: appointed to be sold for the use of the Navy. Wednesday, 4th August, 1652. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. (London : Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England, 1652), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• By the King. A proclamation for the commanding of all souldiers, lately imployed in the fleete, vpon their arriuall, not to depart from thir colours.. (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 King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A proclamation for re-calling and prohibiting sea-men from the services of forreign princes and states. At Edinburgh, the seventh day of June, one thousand six hundred and sixty four. (Edinburgh : Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1664), by Scotland. Privy Council (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The daily proceedings of his Majesties fleet on the narrow seas, from the 17. of October to the 15. day of November, since the departure of the Earle of Warwick, lord admirall of the Navie, being now under the conduct of the vice-admirall captaine Battie. Wherein is declared the journall and passages of every particular day, what ships and ammunition they took, and what speciall places they coasted during the foresaid time, from the 17. of October to the 15. of November. (Lonkon [sic] : Novemb. 18. Printed for Jon. Wright, 1642) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The charge of the admirals of England (London : Printed for Tho. Batcherler, 1693) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• An act of the Commons assembled in Parliament, touching the regulating of the officers of the Navy & Customs.: Die Martis, 16 Januarii, 1648. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the act entituled, An Act of the Commons assembled in Parliament, touching the regulating of the officers of the Navy and Customs, be forthwith printed and published: H: Scobel, Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London : Printed for Edward Husband, printer to the Honourable House of Commons, Jan. 18. 1648. [i.e. 1649]), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Public General Acts. Selections: Royal Navy (London : printed by S. Bridge in Austin Friers, MDCXCVII. [1697]), by England and Wales (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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