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A declaration of the officers and company of sea-men abord His Majfsties [sic] ships, the Constant Reformation, the Convertine, the Swallow, the Antelope, the Satisfaction, the Hynd, the Roe-buck, the Crescent, the Pellican, the Black-more Lady lately rescued for His Majesties service with an invitation to the rest of the fleet, and their brethren on land to joyne with them in their just undertakings. ([London] : Printed at Holland, and re-printed at London, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for the speedy setting forth of a fleet of ships to sea, for the defence of the kingdome Die Lunæ, 13. Martii, 1642. ([London] : March 14. Printed at London for John Wright in the Old-bailey, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (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)
The humble tender and declaration of many well-affected mariners and sea-men, commanders of ships, members of the Trinity-house, to the Commissioners of the Navy. ([London : s.n., 1648]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true and exact relation of the proceedings and victorious successe of the ships in the service of the King and Parliament, which were sent for the reliefe of Ireland, under the command of Captaine Swanley, Admirall: in the taking divers ships in Milford Haven. As also their valorous undertakings (& the wonderfull blessing of God upon them) in the principality of Wales, in taking divers castles, commanders, ammunition, souldiers, and in the totall subduing of the county of Pembroke. Written by Captain William Smith, Vice-admirall in the same voyage. (Printed at London : by Richard Cotes, 1644), by William Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)
List of his Majesties Navie Royall, and merchants ships. (London : Printed for John Thomas, [1642]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The navall expedition, of the Right Honourable, Robert, Earle of Warwick, (Lord High Admiral of England) against the revolted ships: being a true and perfect relation of the whole expedition, from their first setting out from Chatham, to their returne againe into the Downes. Also a narrative or briefe relation of the severall acts of Gods providence to the Parliaments fleete, under his Lordships command in the said expedition: together with a detestation of that scandalous pamphlet of joyning or adhearing to the Prince his fleete. All which is published by the severall and respective commanders under his Lordship in vindication of his honour, and themselves: to which they have all set their hands. (London : Printed by Matthew Simons, for Hannah Allen, and are to be sould at her shop, at the Crowne in Popes-head Ally, 1648 [i.e. 1649]), by Richard Hadock (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Declaration offering an indemnity to the revolted seamen. Dutch ([Amsterdam?] ;, Naar de copie gedruckt in Londen : [s.n.], 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The answer of the Commissioners of the Navie, to a scandalous pamphlet, published by Mr Andrewes Burrell. ([London] : Printed by Will. Bentley, Anno Dom. MDCXLVI. [1646]), by England and Wales. Commissioners of the Admiralty and the Navy (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true relation of very good service done by the Antilope and some other ships, under the Earle of Warwicks command at Barwicke, Newcastle, and the Holy Island, the latter end of May, and beginning of Iune last 1643. Faithfully expressed in a letter from a Gentleman of quality, who was in the service, to a friend of his in London. (London : Iuly 4. Printed by Elizabeth Purslow, 1643), by Gentleman of quality who was in the service (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A Most true relation of the great and bloody battell fought upon Monday last neer the coast of England, by three of the Earl of Warwicks ships; namely, the James, George, and Gray-hound, against Col. Goring with 7. ships, who was comming to assist His Majesty against the Parl. declaring also the wonderfull victory which they hath obtained against the said Col. Goring, sinking three of his ships, and making all the rest to fly. Also how the states of Holland hath taken 30. sail of ships that were comming to England, laden with great store of arms and ammunition, which were sent from the Prince of Orange and the Dutch cavaleers to His Majesty. ([London] : Decemb. 8. Printed for L. Wright, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (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 Earle of Warwickes glorious victory over fifty ships of the King of Denmarkes in the narrow seas. Report thereof being made to the House of Commons by a merchant of London, that came lately from Norway. With an order from the House of Commons to the Earle of Warwicke, that one and fifty ships should be strongly prepared with 500 pieces of ordnance. Also how many hundred thousand pounds the charge of the Navy hath amounted unto, raised out of the bill of tonnage and poundage, and what the King hath received out of the same bill. And how the Earle of Stamford, the Lord Ratham, and Sir Arthur Haslerigg executed the militia in Leicestershire. Lastly the totall summe of the money sent by the Parliament to Munster and Dublin in Ireland. I. B. Cler. P. (London : Printed for J. Horton, June 15. 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A declaration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament: concerning the reducing of the late revolted ships to the obedience of Parliament. Die veneris 14 Julii. 1648. Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that this declaration be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown, Cler. Parliamentorum. (Imprinted at London : for John Wright, at the Kings Head in the Old Bailey, 1648), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A joyfull message sent from the House of Commons to Robert Earle of Warvvicke, admirall of His Majesties navie royall, concerning the ships which now lye ready at the coast of Holland laden with ammunition, to be sent to His Majesty at Yorke. With the message which they sent to the Dutch ambassadour, and his answer to the said message. Likewise the report which was made to both Houses, concerning 8000 men which are to be sent from France, and Spaine, to His Majesty to assist him against the High Court of Parliament, and the Parliaments resolution concerning the same. Ordered by the Lords and Commons, that this be printed and published throughout the kingdome. John Browne Cler. Parl. (London : Printed for J. H. and T. Ryder, Iuly 9. 1642), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An ordinance and declaration of the Lodrs [sic] and Commons assembled in Parliament, one for the speedy setting forth of certain ships (in all points furnished for warre) to prevent the bringing over of souldiers, money, ordnance, and other ammunition from beyond the sea to assist the King, against the Parliament of England. The other for the incouragement of all ovvners, captaines, masters, or other officers, who shall be imployed in the said fleet; with the manner how every prize which is taken shall be disposed of. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance and declaration shall be forthwith printed and published. John Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. (Printed at London : for T. S., Aprill 6. 1644), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament containing certaine instructions to be issued by the Committee for the Admiralty and Cinque-Ports, to such fit persons as shall desire to set forth ships as private men of warre. Die Iovis, 29 Ianuarii 1645. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com. (London, : Printed for Iohn Wright at the Kings Head in the old Bayley., 1645. [i.e. 1646]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
His Majesties letter to His right trusty, and well-beloved subjects, the Aldermen and Common-Councell of the city of London, to be communicated to all His loyall subjects within the cities of London and Westminster. Brought by the Duke of Richmond. Novemb. 7. 1648. And Col. Hammonds declaration concerning the King, for preservation of His royall person from the hands of His enemies; and his protestation touching the same. With a message from the army to the said Col. Hamond, and their propositions and desires touching the person of the King, and their design touching the treaty. Dated at Newport Nevem. 6. and brought by the post Yesterday. (London : Printed for R. Rishton, 1648), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
The Kings Maiesties resolution concerning, Robert Earl of Warwicke, Lord Admirall of His Majesties navie royall, wherein is declared the kings full resolution and intention concerning his navie, now lying upon the downs. With the Earl of Warwicks declaration to both Houses of Parliament, and the oath taken by all his captains, lieutenants, and other inferiour officers, under his command, belonging to the fleet. Also the proceedings of the Earl of Warwicke and Sir Iohn Pennington, lying neer to the said Earl with a great number of cavaleers near the downs. Ordered, that this be forthwith published in print, John Brown, Cler. Parl. Whereunto is annexed, exceeding joyfull newes from Ireland, being the copy of a letter read in the House of Commons on Saturday last, Iuly the 9. Ordered that this be printed and published. Hen. Elsing. Cler. Par. Com. D. ([London] : Printed for J. Smith, July. 12 1642), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I), King Charles I of England, and England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true relation of what past betweene the fleet his Highness the Prince of Wales, and that under the command of the Earle of Warwick. ([S.l. : s.n.], Anno Dom. M.DC.XLVIII. [1648, i.e. 1649]), by William Batten (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Ioyfull nevves from sea: or, Good tidings from my Lord of Warwicke, of his encounter with some Spanish ships, with the happy successe he obtained thereby. Also herein is declared what store of ammunition, money, and other necessaries for war, were by our English ships taken from them. viz. muskets 500 swords 507 pikes and halfe pikes 813 dragoones 99 arms for horse & foot 150 pistolls 200 calrvers 76 ordnance peices [sic], and murtherers 53 and 300000 pound in money. Manifesting to the whole kingdome the wonderfull worke of God, in delivering those that are traytors to the truth of his word, and enemies to the true Catholicke and Protestant religion. (Printed at London : for William Ley, 1642) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Joyfullest newes from Hull that ever came to London. ([London] : August 17. Printed by T. Fawcet for T.R., [1642]), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A sea-fight: two ships taken by Captain Southwood, and Captain Faulkner. Prince Chares [sic] his letters, with a commission; and other letters and papers taken at Paroes, with provisions and ammunition going to relieve Pendennis Castle. With 6 pieces of ordnance, 3 murderers, 20 barrels of gun-powder 10 barrels of beef, 6 chaldron of coals, 3 fat of peas, 100 weight of match, one cask and a half of bread, a barrel of candles. Also, 50 head of cattel taken at Aram. 30 casks of salmon taken at Bereskellet; and a ship taken at Dingle with two great guns, 2 murderers, 2 chambers, and the rebels all taken prisoners. These papers being examined, are commanded to be printed, and are published according to order of Parliament. (London, : Printed for Iane Coe, June 12. 1646), by England and Wales Parliament (HTML at EEBO TCP)
A true and perfect relation of the taking of a great ship at Yarmouth, October 4. Sent from the Queen out of Holland to the Kings Majesty, wherein was ten pieces of ordnance, 50. barrels of powder, and 100. and 50. commanders, as it was informed to the House of Commons, October 6. Also Her Majesties letter to the King, read before the committee, October the sixth, which letter was taken in the said ship at Yarmouth. Likewise the manner of Master Hothams taking of Keywood Castle in Yorkshire, since the agreement of the laying down of arms in that county. With the instructions from the House to the Lord Willoughbie of Parham, to aid and assist the said M. Hotham against the Earle of Cumberland. ([London] : October 7. Printed for H. Blake, 1642) (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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The declaration of His Highnesse Prince Charles, to all His Majesties loving subjects, concerning the grounds and ends of his present engagement upon the fleet in the Downes : with His Highnesse letter to the Lord Major, aldermen, and common councell of the city of London ([publisher not identified], 1648), by King Charles II of England (page images at HathiTrust)
King's commission granted to Sir Nicolas Crispe (Printed for R. Austin, 1645), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and King Charles I of England (page images at HathiTrust)
A fight at sea two ships taken by Prince Charles his officers. And Prince Charles very ill, and in danger of death. The Lord Willoughby and Sir John Batten, both put out, and Prince Rupert made Admirall, and Captian Robert Welch Vice-Admirall. The Estates message to Vantrumpe, and the agreement at the treaty. Also other extraordinary news from the Earle of Warwicks ships. Brought on Munday November 6, 1648. (London : Printed for H. Becke, and are to be sold in the Old Bayley, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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A message from both Houses of Parliament sent to Yorke to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, the 28 of March 1642. With His Majesties letter to the Lord Keeper, in answer to the same, dated March the last, 1642. (Printed at London : for Andrew Coe, 1642), by England and Wales Parliament and England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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