MY last unto you was of the twelfth present, which I sent by Ship; and fearing least that may be long before it come to your hands, I thought fit to write unto you now by Post; and it is to advise you, that there come hither frequently good and lusty ships from Newcastle, which are sent hither by the Merchants of that Town, for the service of the Queen: And there is continuall transportati­on of great store of Men, Money, and [Page] Ammunition, over in them. There came hither about 14 daies since M. Knolls, and that arch K. Capt. Archi­bald, who is very diligent & notorious in his service, for the betraying of his Countrey, and for that hath of late had that honour conferred upon him to be made a Captaine, and is about three daies since gon from hence with his ship laden with Men, Money, and Ammunition for Newcastle. I heare that M. Knolls brought over Letters from his Majesty, that hath been the occasion of the Queens stay here, which all that be well affected are very sorry for; who had rather she were elsewhere. Upon the receipt of which Letters from His Majesty, I heare that the Queen the next day sent M. Jermin to the States Generall, to acquaint them therewith, and that [Page] His Majesty advised the Queen to stay here for some time longer; and that, because His Majesty was upon a treaty of Accommodation, and doubted not but that in short time he should make all things well; and that therefore the Queen gave thē thanks for those Ships that had a long time waited upon her service, and desired that they might now be discharged, which was done accordingly; yet notwithstanding Her Majesties A­gents labour here exceedingly in sen­ding away Men, Money, Horse and Ammunition unto Newcastle for the advancing of Her Majesties Army in those parts. Upon thursday last I was at the Hague, and there saw Her Ma­jesties Standard, which was just then going away, to be sent for Newcastle; & yesterday was seven-night, I heard [Page] that Colonel Goring and M [...] Crofis, and M. Slingsby, and Capt. Bret, and Capt. Mackworth, and divers other Cava­liers went to Amsterdam, to take ship there, to go for England with all speed, and it is thought for Newcastle; and that Col. Goring is to be Lord General of the Kings Horse. I heare likewise that there is more going away from thence to Newcastle, 400 Officers and old Souldiers, and 400 Horse, and 1000 more are to follow, which are Her Maiesties Regiment, and should have been a Guard to Her person if she had gon on. The Prince of Orange I heare suffers all his Officers to goe, that will, onely under this colour, that as many as goe hence, shall be constrained; although he can give them greater honour as he pleaseth, and they expect, for so good service, [Page] if they do return. It is very credibly reported here, that there is now sen­ding away with all speed to New­castle 160000 pound sterling, which I am very credibly informed by some Dutch-men, is by way of loane raised by the Papists in these parts (which are not few) for the Queen. And that the Prince of Orange is engaged for the payment of it, which are most horrible things. Therefore I can do no lesse in consci­ence to God and his cause, and in duty and love unto the Kingdom and Par­liament, (hearing and seeing these things.) then give you notice of it, who are a member of that Honorable House, which I shall desire you (if you shall think fit) to communicate unto the House; but shall intreat you to doe me the like favour you have [Page] done, in concealing of my name. Thus desiring the Lord to be with you, and to blesse and prosper your proceedings, and the whole House, with the tender of my service, and best respects unto you, I humbly take my leave, and rest

There are two Newcastle Ships here, ready to go with the first faire Wind, laden as is before mentioned; and also three great Dutch Hoyes laden with Field-pieces and carriages, and many Holland Waggons, which are made strong and large, and covered over head, such as usually at­tend the leaguer.