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• By the King. A proclamation of His Majesties grace, favour, and pardon to the inhabitants of his county of his citty of Exceter. ([Oxford : by L. Lichfield, 1642]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Proclamations. 1688-11-16. (London : printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1688), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II) and King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• [A full] description of these times, or The Prince of Orange's march from Exeter to London and Father Peters and the rest of the Jesuites put to flight. ... Tune of, Packingtons Pound, Countrey Farmer, or Digby's Farwel. ([London] : Printed for A.B., [1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A catalog of the bishops of Excester with the description of the antiquitie and first foundation of the Cathedrall church of the same. Collected by Iohn Vowell alias Hoker, gentleman. (Imprinted at London : By Henrie Denham, 1584), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The discription of the cittie of Excester, collected and gathered by Iohn Vowel alias Hooker, gentelman and chamberlain of the same cittie ([London : Printed by John Allde, 1575?]), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Order and usage of keeping of the parlements in England ([London : Printed by John Allde, and John Charlewood?, 1575?]), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Orders enacted for orphans and for their portions within the citie of Excester with sundry other instructions incident to the same. Collected and set foorth by Iohn Vowell alias Hooker gentleman and chamberlaine of the same citie. (Imprinted at London : [By I. Allde, 1575?]), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sir Thomas Fairfax's proceedings about the storming of Exeter: the majors house taken, and four companies of foot put into it. A bridge made over at Apsom. The prince's horse forced back towards Barnstable. A major, and divers prisoners and horse taken. None of Gorings life-guard, and many others brought in. Fifty souldiers ran away out of one regiment; and all those raised by the posse gone home; and the prince and his forces flying further into Cornwall; and one piece of ordnance left at the princes quarters at Launceston; with the state of the whole accompt of the west. By a letter brought to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, commanded to be printed. (London: : Printed for Matthew Walbank, Febr. 9. 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The names of several persons trading in, and depending upon the manufacturing of serges within the city of Exon, and parts adjacent, lately removed from thence into the Kingdom of Ireland. ([London? : s.n., 1698]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Powtheram Castle at Exeter, taken by Sir Thomas Fairfax: in which was the governour, a major, and 120. inferiour officers, and common souldiers, 5. barrels of gun-powder taken. With great store of match, and bullet, and all the princes arms and ammunition therein. Sir Richard Greenvil taken prisoner at Langsdown in Cornwall, and Tothill horse taken by Sir Thomas Fairfax, also, forty horse taken in persuit of the enemy. With the Lord Wentworth's letter, and a copy of the Scout-Master Generals letter; and other letters taken, that were sent from Prince Charles to the King. Commanded to bee printed, and is published according to order. (London, : Printed by Jane Coe;, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Proclamations. 1688-11-16. (London : printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the King's most excellent Majesty, 1688), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James II) and King of England James II (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A proclamation, for all persons within our quarters in the county of Devon able to bear arms, not being otherwise imployed by His Highnesse, or dispenced withall, to attend His Highnesse now advancing in person to meet the rebels As also for a generall supplication to be made in all churches of Devon and Exeter, on Sunday the 4. of Ianuary, for Gods blessing on His Highnesse, and his forces. / By His Highnesse the Prince of Great Brittain, Duke of Conwall [sic] and Albany, highest captain generall of all His Majesties forces raised and to be raised within the kingdom of England, dominion of VVales and town of Berwick, &c. (Imprinted at Exeter : by Robert Barker, and John Bill, Printers to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1645), by King Charles II of England (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter from Exeter, advertizing the state of affairs there also, a letter to the Right Honourable William Lenthall, Esq. Speaker of the Parliament. Exon, Jan. 14. (London : Printed for Thomas Creake, [1660]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A pamphlet of the offices, and duties of euerie particular sworne officer, of the citie of Excester: collected by Iohn Vowell alias Hoker, Gentleman & chamberlaine of the same (Imprinted at London : By Henrie Denham, 1584), by John Hooker (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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• The history and description of the city of Exeter, and its environs, ancient and modern, civil and ecclesiastical ... (P. Hedgeland;, 1806), by Alexander Jenkins (page images at HathiTrust)
• Illustrated hand book of Exeter, the cathedral, institutions, walks, rides, excursions, etc., etc. (Exeter, 1880), by Besley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exeter ... (Longmans, 1901), by Edward Augustus Freeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exeter. (London, 1892), by Edward A. Freeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history and description of the city of Exeter, and its environs, ancient and modern, civil and ecclesiastical. (P. Hedgeland, 1806), by Alexander Jenkins, D. Wright, B. Baker, T. Jones, J. Coggan, J. Hayman, and T. H. Williams (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Articles of Exeter made on the rendition thereof : with the vote of the Honourable House of Commons in the approbation of them of the 6 of May, 1646 : with the order and ordinance of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled for the approbation, publication, and observation of them by all committees, judges, and officers, aud [sic] others concerned in them of the 4 of this instant Novemb, 1647. (London : [s.n.], 1647), by Exeter (England), Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, and John Berkeley (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The church bells of Somerset : to which is added an olla podrida of bell matters of general interest (W. Pollard, 1875), by Henry Thomas Ellacombe (page images at HathiTrust)

• Sylva antiqua lscana, numismatica, quinetiam figulina, or Roman and other antiquities of Exeter ... (Featherstone, 1841), by W. T. P. Shortt (page images at HathiTrust)

• Exeter cathedral and its restoration (Printed for the Author by William Pollard, 1878), by Thomas B. Worth (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exeter (E.T.W. Dennis, in the 1900s), by Arnold Fairbairns (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

• Exeter churches : notes on the history, fabrics and features of interest in the churches of the Deanery of Christianity, Dvon ... (J.G. Commin, 1908), by Beatrix F. Cresswell (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Lost chapels of Exeter (Commin, 1923), by Frances Rose-Troup and History of Exeter Research Group (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

• The Reasons humbly offered to consideration, why the incorporating the whole trade of the woollen manufactures of this kingdom to the company called the Merchant-Adventurers of England, is and will prove more and more detrimental as to the country in general, so especially to the county of Devon and city of Exon. And also how a frank and free trade to all English merchants, will be far more advantagious to the whole land. ([London : s.n., 1662?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Exeter (Blackie and son limited, 1912), by Sidney H. Heath and E. W. Haslehust (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

• The history and description, ancient and modern, of the City of Exeter. (The author;, 1802), by Thomas Brice (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reminiscences of Exeter fifty years since (Printed for the author by W. Pollard, 1878), by James Cossins (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exeter, by Sidney Heath, illust. by E. W. Haslehust (Gutenberg ebook)

• A concise account of the city of Exeter : its neighbourhood, and adjacent watering places, being an interesting companion for all persons residing at, or resorting to this ancient city : presenting a familiar narrative of its history from the earliest period, together with a variety of particular occurrences and anecdotes, compiled from the best authorities (E. Woolmer, 1811), by Shirley Woolmer (page images at HathiTrust)
• A concise account of the city of Exeter : its neighbourhood, and adjacent watering places, being an interesting companion for all persons residing at, or resorting to this ancient city : presenting a familiar narrative of its history from the earliest period, together with a variety of particular occurrences and anecdotes, compiled from the best authorities (E. Woolmer, 1821), by Shirley Woolmer (page images at HathiTrust)
• A new guide to the city of Exeter, and its environs; with descriptive sketches of the adjacent watering places. (printed for W. Spreat, 1824) (page images at HathiTrust)

• The description of the citie of Excester (The Devon and Cornwall record society, 1919), by John Hooker, H. Tapley-Soper, Jacob Wilhelm Schopp, and Walter James Harte (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Exeter (Longmans, Green, 1887), by Edward A. Freeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Remarkable antiquities of the city of Exeter: giving an account of the laws and customs of the place, the offices, court of judicature, gates, walls, rivers, churches, and immunities; the titles and privileges of the several corporations; with their distinct coats of arms engrav'd on copper plates. Together with a catalogue of all the bishops, mayors, and sheriffs, from the year 1049. (London, 1731), by Richard Izacke and Samuel Izacke (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of the city of Exeter (W. Roberts;, 1861), by George Oliver (page images at HathiTrust)
• Lives of the bishops of Exeter : and a history of the cathedral, with an illustrative appendix (William Roberts, 1861), by George Oliver (page images at HathiTrust)
• Report on the records of the city of Exeter ... (H.M. Stationery Off., The Hereford Times limited [printers], 1916), by Great Britain Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, Ethel George, and James Hamilton Wylie (page images at HathiTrust)
• Royal visits to Exeter (H. Besley, 1863), by John Gidley (page images at HathiTrust)
• The report of the commissioners concerning charities: containing that part which relates to the city of Exeter. (T. Besley, 1825), by Exeter (England) and T. Besley (page images at HathiTrust)
• A short history of the ancient diocese of Exeter from the Conquest to the Church Congress of 1894 : with an appendix (Printed and Published by H. Besley & Son, 1895), by Herbert Edward Reynolds (page images at HathiTrust)
• Exeter (Longmans, Green, and Co., 1890), by Edward A. Freeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of the suburbs of Exeter, with general particulars as to the landowners, lay and clerical, from the conquest to the present time, and a special notice of the Hamlyn family. Together with "A digression" on the noble houses of Redvers, and of Courtenay, earls of Devon. (Henry Gray, 1892), by Charles Worthy (page images at HathiTrust)
• Civil and ecclesiastical history of the city of Exeter and its environs, from the time of the Romans to the year 1806. (W. Norton, 1841), by Alexander Jenkins (page images at HathiTrust)
• Jenkins's civil and ecclesiastical history of the city of Exeter and its environs from the time of the Romans to the year 1806 ... (Norton, 1841), by Alexander Jenkins (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history and description, ancient and modern, of the City of Exeter. (The author;, 1802), by Thomas Brice (page images at HathiTrust)
• The story of Exeter : for use in schools (James G. Commin, 1906), by A. M. Shorto (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• An account of the sieges of Exeter : the foundation of the cathedral church and the disputes between the cathedral and the city authorities (J. G. Commin, 1911), by John Hooker and Walter James Harte (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The history of Exeter. (Printed by R. Cullum, 1821), by George Oliver (page images at HathiTrust)
• Gleanings from the municipal and cathedral records relative to the history of the city of Exeter (James Townsend, 1877), by William Cotton and Henry Woollcombe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Gleanings from the municipal and cathedral records relative to the history of the city of Exeter (J. Townsend, 1877), by W. Cotton and Henry Woollcombe (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A letter from Exceter, sent to the deputy-lievtenants of Sommersetshire subscribed George Chudley, and Nich. Martin ; shewing how Colonell Ruthen sallyed out of Plymouth, and hath taken Sir Edward Fortescue, Sir Edward Seymore, and divers other gentlemen of note prisoners ; with the covenant entred into by the mayor, deputy-lievtenants, and common-councell of the city and county of Exceter ; also the true copy of a letter sent from Bristoll declaring the manner and means how that city was secured from the cavaliers. (London : Printed for C. M., 1642), by George Chudleigh and Nicholas Martin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Several letters to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons.: Concerning the gallant proceedings of Sir Tho. Fairfax army in the west. Viz. the surrendering up of Exeter on this present Monday: the taking of 80 prisoners, with the works and line about Pendennis Castle by Col. Hamond; the taking of 60 prisoners of the Mount, which is the greater part of that garrison; and the probability of the delivery up of Barnstable. Also very good news from Ireland. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons, to be forthwith printed and published. (London : Printed for Edw. Husband, printer to the Honorable House of Commons, April 13. 1646), by William Lenthall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter or summons sent to Sir John Berkley for the surrender of the city of Exceter.: With his answer, and the transaction of the treaty, and the names of the commissioners on both sides. As also the summons sent into Newark, and their answer. With the routing of 900. Oxford horse at Faringdon: 500 horse, prisoners, and arms taken by the Abbington forces. Also other news from Oxford, and taking of Portland Castle by Captaine Batten. Printed by the severall originall papers, and published according to order of Parliament. (Imprinted at London : for Matthew Walbancke, 6 April 1646), by Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, John Berkeley, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The treatie for the surrendring of Exeter to Sr. Thomas Fairfax:: by commissioners on both sides, who met at Poltimore House on Friday last, and how farre they proceeded therein, with other news from the Prince, and divers others of his lords and gentlemen, with the flouts and jeeres put upon them that went over to Saint Mallowes: and other passages of all the affaires at Barnstable, Pendennis and the Mount. These being true copies of letters examined, and printed according to order of Parliament. (London : printed for Matthew Walbancke at Grays-Inne-Gate, April 9. 1646), by W. C., N. T., and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true copy of the articles agreed on at the surrender of Exeter;: examined, perused, and signed by his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, with a punctuall relation of the setlement and condition of that city by his Excellency. The particulars at large of the further gallant proceedings of his Excellencies army in the west, their daily motions and advance for Oxford. The surrender of St. Michaels mount, with the conditions agreed on. 30 pieces of ordnance. 3 murdering pieces. 100 barrels of powder. 500 muskets. 100 pike. 80 tonne of wine. And store of other provisions taken there. The treaty for the surrender of Pendenis and Dunster Castle. Commanded to be forthwith printed and published by the originall papers by order of Parliament. (London : Printed for F. Coles in the Old-baily, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A letter from the Earl of Warwick:: relating the taking of all the forts, and 16 pieces of ordnance, from the malignant Cornishmen, that had before besieged the city of Exeter. Together with an apologie made by an English officer of qualitie, for leaving the Irish wars: declaring the designe at this time now on foot to reconcile the English and Irish together: and by their joynt power having expelled the Scotch and Irish Protestants, to bring their popish forces against the Parliament. This is licensed, and entred into the register·book of the Company of Stationers, according to order. (London : Printed for John Partridge, July 29. 1643), by Robert Rich Warwick and An English officer of qualitie (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Articles of agreement between his excellency Prince Maurice and the Earle of Stamford vpon the delivery of the city of Excester the fifth of September, 1643 together with a letter relating the Earle of Stamfords proceedings in the west. (London : Printed for Tho. Walkley ..., 1643), by Maurice and Henry Grey Stamford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The articles of Exeter,: made on the rendition thereof. With the vote of the Honourable House of Commons, in the approbation of them of the 6. of May, 1646. VVith the order and ordinance of the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, for the approbation, publication, and observation of them, by all committees, judges, and officers, and others concerned in them, of the 4. of this instant Novemb. 1647. (London : Printed for John Williams, at the Crown in Saint Pauls Church-yard, 1647), by England and Wales. Army, Thomas Fairfax Fairfax, John Berkeley, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A famous victory obtained before the city of Exeter, on Sunday Ianuary 1. by Captaine Pym, against Sir Ralph Hopton, and the Cornish cavaliers: where after foure houres fight, he obtained a glorious victory, and slew above a thousand of the cavaliers, and tooke 38. prisoners, and 7. pieces of ordnance, with the losse of a hundred men at the most. Being the copie of a letter, sent from Lievetenant Hyword, to his worthy friend, inhabiting in the Citie of London. Bearing date January 2. 1643. ([London] : January 6. Printed for I.H. and T. Finch, 1643), by Abel Hyword (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Antiquities of the city of Exeter (London : Printed by E. Tyler and R. Holt, for Richard Marriott :, Sold by George Marriott ..., 1677), by Richard Izacke (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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