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  An exact and perfect relation relation [sic] of the terrible, and bloudy fight: between the English and Dutch fleets in the Downs, on Wednesday the 19 of May, 1652. Relating, how Martin Van Trump the Dutch Admiral, upon General Blagues friendly salutation, set forth his bloudy flag of defiance; with the whole particulars of the fight, and the manner of the engagement. Also, a list of our admirals ships that engaged in the aforesaid fight; and the names of those those [sic] that lost men in this service, with the namber [sic] of them that were slain and wounded on both sides; together wth [sic] the sinking of one of the Hollanders, the taking of 3, and the total spoiling of their whole fleet; with their flight to deep in France, and what hapned [sic] to the English in the pursuit. Being the true copy of a letter sent to Mr. Richard Bostock of London, Merchant. Published according to order, and printed for the satisfaction of all that desire to be truly informed,
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  1652
  

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  White, Thomas, fl. 1652.
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  Dated and signed on page 6: Dover, May, 22 1652. Thomas White. Annotation on Thomason copy: "25 may"; and following 'Merchant', which is underlined: "of ye post House". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A letter sent from his excellency Generall Blake to the King of Denmark touching the Dutch fleet now in the sound; and his desires and proposals unto him, and the rising of the Danes in arms to prevent the landing of any enemy. Also a full relation of the last great sea-fight between the English and the Dutch, and the number sunk and taken. With the taking of an 100 fishermen, and the Hollanders fortifying themselves in Bressies Bay in Scotland. Likewise, the proceedings of Sir George Ascues fleet, his motion westward and his design therein, with the councel of states letter to him with joyfull news from China, and the Christian faith, by many both of the nobility and commonalty there.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 27". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch upon the coast of Flanders. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councel of State, on Saturday last; with their debates likewise, and consultations, and resolutions, on the Sabbothday in the afternoon at White-Hall. Likewise the particulars of the fight, the number sunk, and 40 men of war and merchants taken, and brought into the Downs, under the command and protection of Dover Castle. Also a declaration of the lords embassadours of the States of Holland, touching war and peace, and the Parliaments final answer and resolution thereunto.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Signed on page 6: Cats. G: Schaep. Vandperre. Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 15". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The copy of a letter form the reare-admiral of the English fleet for the common wealth of England, to an eminent merchant in London. Being a true and plaine narration of the whole proceedings and fight betwixt them and the Dutch fleet near the Downes, upon the 19. day of May, 1652.
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  1652
  

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  Bourne, Nehemiah, ca. 1611-1691.
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  Dated and signed on p.7: Aboard the Andrew, in the Downes, May, 21. 1652. N. Bourne. Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 1st". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Another bloudy fight at sea upon the coast of Cornwal, on Sunday the 13. of this instant June; between the Parliaments fleet commanded by Sir George Ayscue; and the French and Dutch navies, commanded by the Lord Admiral Chastitdon. With the particulars of the fight; the manner of the engagement; the great loss on both sides; and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, the advance of Van-Trump towards the North; and fifty of the Parliaments men of war gone after to fight him: with the sinking of Captain Taylor; and the number of English ships taken by Captian Bradshaw.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 21". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  An ansvver to the declaration of the imaginary Parliament of the unknowne Common-wealth of England, concerning the affaires past betwixt them of England, and the high and mighty lords the States Generall of the United Provinces: wherein their frivolous reasons are cleerly refuted; and their injust proceedings in the treaty of the aforesaid affaires, as in all their actions, manifestly discovered.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  A reply to a Parliamentary declaration dated 7 Sept. 1652. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Octob. 10.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Bloudy nevves from sea: a perfect narrative of a great and bloudy fight between the English fleet commanded by General Blake, and the Dutch navy upon the Northern seas. With the particulars thereof, the occasion and manner of their engagement, and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, a great victory obtained against the Hollanders by Sir George Ascue upon the coast of France, the manner of the fight, and the number of ships burnt, sunk, and taken by the English there. Likewise, Vantrump's Challenge, sent to General Blake, to fight him on the coast of Flanders, or the Narrow-Seas: with the great preparations that are making in Holland of men, mony, and other provisions to resist the English.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 6". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Bloudy newes from sea: being a perfect narrative, and exact relation, of the great and desperate engaging, between two hundred sail of English and Dutch-Men of war, upon the coast of Scilley: with the manner how Gen. Blake, and Sir George Ascue, drew their fleet into Battalia; the resolution of the Hollander; and the number of ships taken by the English. Also, the chasing of divers ships to the Downs; the taking of some English by Captain Bradshaw; the sinking of the London Faulcon; the number of ships surprized in Sole-Bay neer Yarmouth; and above one hundred sail of colliers coming into the Downs, bound for London. With the seizing of all the ships and goods belonging to the English merchants at St. Mallows in France; and the Kings proclamation to all his subjects.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Septemb. 21". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Bloudy newes from Holland: being a true relation of the present proceedings of the Dutch-men against the English, at the Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brill, Dort, Flushin, and divers other places. Also, a great fight at sea, between the Parliaments ships, and the Hollanders; the number burnt, sunk, and taken, by Captain Johnson and the rest of the English; with the manner of the said engagement. Likewise Lieu. Colonel John Lilburn made Captain of a man of War for the States of Holland, and his letter to the Lord General Cromwel.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "1651. March. 17"; also the last number of the imprint date has been marked through. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The Dutch bloudy almanack, conteyning the exact astrologicall predictions, for the yeare of our Lord 1653 divided into these particulars. 1 The predictions of the bloudy war between England and Holland, with the success and events of severall fights by sea and land, and the joyning together of the greatest part of Europe against England. 2 The breaking forth of open wars with Denmark, and the bloudy attempt of the King of Scots, and James Duke of York in prosecution of that designe. 3 Severall mutenys and insurr-ctions [sic] in England, with some astrologlcal [sic] observations thereupon. 4 Some generull calculations concerning the warres in France, Spain and Portugale, with every moneths observations of the revolutions in England.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Octob. 19. 1652"; the 3 in the date has been crossed out. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, relating to the affairs and proceedings between this Commonwealth and the States General of the United Provinces of the Low-Countreys, and the present differences occcasioned [sic] on the States part. And the answer of the Parliament to three papers from the ambassadors extraordinary of the States General, upon occasion of the late fight between the fleets. With a narrative of the late engagement betvveen the English and Holland fleet. As also a collection of the preceedings in the treaty between the Lord Pauw, Ambassador Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces, and the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England. Friday the ninth of Iuly, 1652. Ordered by the Parliament, that no person whatsoever, without particular license from the Parliament, do presume to print the declaration ... Nor any the papers therewith printed, other then the printer to the Parliament. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti.
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  1652
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament. and Pauw, Adriann, 1585-1653.
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  Includes documents by A. Pauw and others. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The ansvver of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, to three papers delivered in to the Councel of State by the lords ambassadors extraordinary of the States General of the United Provinces. As also a narrative of the late engagement between the English fleet under the command of General Blake; and the Holland fleet under the command of Lieutenant Admiral Trump. And likewise severall letters, examinations and testimonies touching the same. Together with the three papers, aforesiad of the said lords ambassadors extraordinary; and the letter of Lieutenant Admiral Trump therein mentioned, translated into English.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament.
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  Includes letters signed by M. Harperts Trump, Robert Blake, William Brandley and others. Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the Hollanders touching the late King, and the commonwealth of England: with the granting forth new letters of mart by the States General against all English ships whatsoever: and the beating and reviling of divers English gentlemen at the Hague. Also the motion of the Dutch fleet Northwards with an hundred and seven sail of men of war, to find out the English navy; their taking of two English ships, and burning another near Scarborough. Likewise, the condition of affairs in France, and the taking of two hundred men and horse of the Prince of Conde's forces, near St. Clow: with the march of General Thurenne against the Spanish army.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 23". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A Declaration of the proceedings of Major General Massey, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and Lieut. Col. John Lilburn, touching the King of Scots; and the present engagement between the States of Holland, and the Parliament of England; with the coming of Prince Philip (son to the Queen of Bohemiah) the creating from Vice-Admiral; and three famous English ships taken. Likewise a remonstrance and declaration of the Presbyterians, and XV propositions sent to the most illustrious princess the Queen of Sweden.
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  1652
  

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  Massey, Edward, Sir, 1619?-1674? ; Langdale, Marmaduke, Duke of, 1598?-1661. and Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 22.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The declaration and resolution of the States of Holland, touching the Parliament and common-wealth of England With their calling of a general councel at the Hague, and their proclamation and proceedings concerning the last great sea fight upon the Downs. Together, with a perfect narrative thereof, sent to the Parliament, and one hundred sail of men of war to be forthwith sent out for the preservation of the States.
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  1652
  

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  United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 28". Reproduction of original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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  The King of Denmark's message to the states of Holland, for the advancing of the King of Scots interest; with their proceedings thereupon; and his resolution to maintain the quarrel against all opposers; if he can also, his raising of a great army; their advance towards the sea-coast; and 30 men of war launcing [sic] forth to joyn with the Dutch; together with the great present sent to the King of Scots, amounting to one hundred thousand pounds in gold. Likewise, a great and glorious victory obtained by the English against 120 sail of Dutch; with the number of ships taken, and brought into the Downs. Published by authority.
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  1652
  

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  Denmark. Sovereign (1648-1670 : Frederick III) and Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway, 1609-1670.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 11". Reproduction of the original in the British Library. The words: "if He can" are enclosed in square brackets on the title page.
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  A great and terrible fight in France, between his Majesties forces, and the Prince of Conde; with the total routing of General Seneterre, above 2000 slain upon the place, and Cardinal Mazarine forced to Sedan. Also the cruel and bloudy proceedings of the Dutch against the English, the taking of the Parliaments dove, and their resolution to tie all English-men to the mouth of their canon, that will not fight against the Parliament. Likewise, the proceedings of the Lord Craven in Holland, the uniting of the English, and the agreement made between the King of Scots, and the Estates Generall.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  In the form of four letters. The first letter is from Paris and is dated "Novemb. 13. stilo novo. 1652.", the second letter is from Rotterdam, and is dated "Novemb. 9 stil. nov. 1652", the third letter is headed "Another ...
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  A great and famous victory obtained by the Parliaments navy near the Isle of VVight, against fifty sail of Hollanders: with the particulars of this great and desparate engagement, the manner of the fight, and the number of ships sunken and taken, and the great loss on both sides. Also the King of Denmarks declaration, touching the Hollanders, the setting forth of his great armado, the drawing down of all his land-forces to the sea-coast; and the Queen of Swedens proclamation, touching the King of Scots, the Parliament of England, and their fleet at Sea. Published according to Order.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 2". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Good nevves from General Blakes fleet twenty Holland ships taken: vvith a list of the particulars. And the vvhole Hollanders fleet pursued by Gen. Blake and Sir George Ayscue. Also how the Hollanders fell upon 10 English merchants ships, and three men of war. And the successe thereof.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Septemb. 20.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the Lord Gen: Blake, commander in chief of the Parliaments navy at sea; against the Lord Admiral Vantrump, Lieutenant-General for the States of Holland. With the manner of their engagement; the particulars of the fight on Sunday last upon the Dutch-Coast; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the beating of the Hollanders into their harbors; and Generall Blakes resolution to fall in upon them with fire and sword. Likewise, the Dutch-mens new oath and protestation, to fight it out to the last man; the shipping of their land-forces; the double manning of their navy; a perfect list of the English fleet; and the Royal Soveraign putting forth to sea for their assistance. Published by authority.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 1.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A letter sent from the states of Holland to the King of Scots, imploring his personal residence and assistance: with their desires, propositions, engagement, and promise; agreed upon at a general councel held at the Hague, the 23 of this instant July; and presented by the Lord Boretz. Signed, A. Beauchurst. Also, His titular Majesties answer thereunto; and the great preparations at the Hague for his Royal entertainment. With the declaration of Lieut. Col. John Lilburn touching the same. Published throughout the United Provinces.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 27.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  XXX. Christian and politick reasons wherefore England and the Low-Countries may not have warres with each other. By Henry May, of Amsterdam.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  May, Henry, fl. 1652.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 15". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A message sent to the L. Admiral Vantrump from the High and Mighty Lords the States General of the united Provinces, touching hostile acts toward all English ships, whether merchants of others. With the burning and consuming of the state-house and bank of money at Amsterdam, and the firing of a gallant ship in the harbour; and the debates of the states at the Hague, touchin their constituting the young Pr. of Orange, Governor of the United Provinces. Likewise, a full and perfect relation of the late transactions betwixt the two fleets under the command of Sir Geo. Ascue, and Admiral Vantrump upon the Downs; with Vantrumps design to have surprised our ships in the hope; his sailing westward, and his design therein. Also a bloudy fight at sea, and the taking of divers Dutch ships by his excellency General Blake in the Northern seas.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Page 6 misnumbered 8. Annotation on Thomason copy: "July: 16". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The last great and bloudy fight between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday morning last neer the Downs: with the particulars thereof, the number of men killed and wounded on the Parliaments side; and the taking, burning, sinking, and dispiersing of five and forty sayl of the Hollanders by Sir George Ayscue: with his pursuing of Van-Trump to the coast of France; and 24 of his men of war shipwrackt neer St. Mallows; also a great victory obtained by G. Blake; the number of ships taken; and a general rising of the Dutch-men; their choosing of a new admiral; and all persons to die without mercy that will not engage. Sent in a letter to the Parliament of England, and the Councell of State, on Sabbath-day; and printed according to order.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 6". With a titlepage woodcut. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The last bloudy fight at sea, between the English and the Dutch, on Tuesday last, upon the coast of Denmark: the manner of the engagement; the particulars of the fight; the taking of one hundred and seven ships, and above two thousand prisoners; with the pursuing of three hundred sayl to the coast of Scotland, and besieging of them in Bressie-Iland; the resolution of the Dutch-men to fight it out to the last man, and their preparation and proceedings thereupon. The concluding of a league between the States of Holland, the King of Denmark; the Queen of Sweden; and a declaration of four score of the Swedish men of war.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 27". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The declaration of the Cardinal Mazarini touching his departure out of France, justifying himself from all those things laid to his charge by the princes and Parliament: with the Princes and Parliaments message to the King of France, touching his return to Paris, and their declaration of submission to his Majesty. Also, a perfect narrative of the last great and terrible fight between the English fleet under Sir George Ascue, and the Dutch navy under Admiral de Witte, and the losse on both sides impartially related, and the recruiting of the English fleet with 500 fresh men. Likewise, great nuor nrw b598 and nrw b598/upd and fishermen gone Northwards, and their taking of divers English fishermen, and barks comming from Iseland.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661, Attributed name.
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  Not in fact by Cardinal Mazarin, but a news report of his expulsion from office. Annotation on Thomason copy: "August. 24.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Another bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch; and the manner how the Lord Admiral Vantrump with threescore men of war, engaged Sir Geo: Ayscue and the Parliaments fleet upon the Downs, on Saturday last. With the particulars thereof, disputed with great gallantry on both sides; the playing of granadoes; the blowing up of the decks; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the tacking about of the Parl. navy, to the protection of Dover Castle; and Vantrump still riding upon the downs. Also, the desperate resolution of his navy; and declaration concerning the cutting down of the banks, dams, and sea-walls, and drowning of the countrey: together with the concluding of a peace between the K. of France, and the K. of Spain, by the K. of Scots; and the setting up of the royal standard.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Pack, Captain.
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  From page 3: Sent in a letter from Captain Pack, to a member of the Councel of State, on Munday, July the twelfth, 1652. Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 30.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great and bloudy fight at sea between the Parliaments Navy, under the command of General Blake; and the Dutch fleet, commanded by the Lord Admiral Van-Trump. With the true particulars thereof; the takeing of 21 men of war, 150 busses, 4000 prisoners; and the sinking, burning, and dispersing about threescore more of the Hollanders : the new oath taken by the Dutch; the advance of Vantrump; the engaging of the Engelish [sic]; and the taking of the Sampson of London, worth four hundred thousand pounds. Also, the bringing in of the East-India fleet to Plymouth, by Sir George Ayscue; and four rich merchants taken, bound for Holland. Examined by the original papers, sent to the councel of state on Sunday last; and published by authority.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Lawson, John, Sir, d. 1665.
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  Dated and signed on page 5: Aboard the Lyon neer the sound, July 26, 1652. J. Lawson. Annotation on Thomason copy: "July" (crossed out); "August. 3." Reproductions of the original in the British Library.
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  A list of the ships taken by the fleet of the Common-wealth of England, since the late engagement of the Admirall Trump, neer Dover (contrary to the law of nature, and customs of nations) at the same time that three of their embassadors were here treating of peace with the Parliaments answer to the paper of the Lord Paw, wherein he desired them to propound what they thought reasonable and just to compose the present differences between them and the States Generall of the United Provinces.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Includes portraits of admirals Tromp and With. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Octob. 27". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the high and mighty lords, the States of Holland, concerning the Parliament and common-wealth of England; with their instructions and decree given to the Lord High-Admiral Vantrump, for the taking of all English and Scottish ships: and his resolution to fight it out to the last man, against all those who shall engage against them: together with the advancing of the King of Scots standard; his royal message to 7 Chrisitan kings and princes: and L. Col. Lilburns letter to the Lord Gen. Cromwel.
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  1652
  

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  United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 5". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration or manifest of the high and mighty lords the States Generall of the Vnited Netherland Provinces: comprehending a true relation of their sincere intention, and lawfull proceedings in the treaty with the extraordinary embassadors, and the commissionaries of the present goverment [sic] of England, so as the same hath been held here in the Hague, as also at London. And likewise of the unjust and violent proceedings of those of the said government, which have forced the said States Generall by way of retortion, to defend their state and subjects against their oppressions.
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  1652
  

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  United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal.
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  Dated at end: the second of August sixteen hundreth and two and fifty. Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber [i.e. September] 1st". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Two terrible sea-fights: the first, between 35 sail of English and the Dutch fleet, near the Isle of VVight, on the 28 of October, 1652. The second, betwixt one of Parliaments Frigots, and two Dutch men of war near Pllmouth; [sic] with the event and success thereof: also, a relation of the ships and prizes that have been taken ou [sic] sides, since the beginning of the wars between England and Holland. Likewise, the tryal of six witches at Edenbourgh in Scotland; and the sentence denounc'd against them to be ty'd up by the thumbs, and to be burnt with lighted candles under the soles of their feet, and in their mouthes.
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  1652
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb. 2". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Terrible and bloudy newes from sea: being a full relation of the last great and terrible fight at sea, between the two fleets of England and Holland, comanded by General Blake and Admiral Vantrump; the great losse on both sides impartially related: with the particulars of a former fight, and a list of the ships then taken; sent in a letter from Gen. Blake to a personage of honour. Likewise, the States of Hollands letter to the States of Hamburgh, and the other cities thereabouts for aid and assistance; and their issuing out orders to the East-India Company, against the English in the East-Indies; the preparations that are making in Denmark and Sweden, and a discovery of the King of Polands plot, in the late massacre of the army by the Tartars and Cossacks.
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  1652
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug 6.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A terrible and bloudy fight at sea between the English and the Dutch, on Thursday last: with the manner how the Hollanders advanced with threescore and ten stout men of war, against General Blake, with thier bloudy flags of defiance, streamers and pendants; the particulars of this great and desperate engagement; the borading of the Dutch by the English redcoats and sea-men; the blowing up on the decks by the enemy; the playing of granadoes, 700 prisoners surprized, and 50 gallant ships sunk, burnt, taken, and dispersed.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 23.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A declaration of the L. Admiral Vantrump, concerning the King of Scots, and the Parliament of England; published by sound of trumpet throughout his whole navie. With his protestation thereupon; and his preparations and resolution to fight the English navie, either to death or vicotry, and purchase honour and freedome with the price of his bloud. Also, the last engagement of the English and Dutch, and the particulars thereof: with the comming up of Sir George Ayscue to General Blague in the Downs, and their further proceedings and resolutions touching Vantrump and the Navie. Sent in a letter from Captain Tylers ship, the tyger; to a member of the councel of state; and ordered to be published and dispersed throughout the several counties of this nation.
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  1652
  

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  Not in fact by Admiral Tromp. Contains two letters. The first, describing a naval action and Admiral Tromp's declaration, is dated: June 22. 1652. The second describes preparations for military action in Ireland. Annotation ...
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  A declaration of his Excellency the Lord Admiral Vantrump, touching the royal fort of monarchy, the King of Scots, and the D. of York: sent to the King of Denmark, and the Q. of Sweden: with his desires thereupon; his resolution touching England; and the answer of their Royal Highnesses thereunto. The advance of Vantrump towards the Downs; a great victory obtained; the particulars of the fight; and the bloudy proceedings of the Dutch against the English; with their stripping and whipping them; and afterwards washing them with vinegar and salt.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Tromp, Maarten Harpertsz., 1598-1653.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 21". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the English against the Dutch, and the pursuing of the Dutch fleets, by General Blake and Sir George Ayscue, with one hundred and eight Men of War, towards the Downs, and their resolution to engage them between Dover and Calice. The manner how Sir George Ascue (with great policy) obtained the wind: the number sunk and taken; and two gallant ships surprized by Captain Stoaks, laden with gold, and elephants teeth. Also, the number of ships coming up the river of Thames for London; richly laden from the East-Indies, the Straights, Virginia, and the Barbadoes. Die Septembr. 27. 1652. / Extracted out of the original papers, sent from Capt. Stoakes, to the honorable Councel of State, on Sunday last, Sep. 26.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Stoakes, John.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept. 28.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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