DEVEREUX ESSEX 1642 APPOINTED COMMANDER PARLIAMENTARIAN ARMY English Civil War
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:7025951 | Non-Fiction Subject: History & Military |
| Language: English | Year Printed: 1642 |
| Publisher: JOHN WRIGHT |
ADECLARATIONOf theLORDS and COMMONSAssembled in Parliament
Concerning the late Valorous andAcceptable Service of his Excellency, RobertEarle of ESSEX, to remaine upon Recordin both Houses, for the marke of Honourto his Person, Name and Family andfor a monument of his singularVertue to Posterity.
Also an order to the Lord MAIOR, that asearch be made in the City of London, and the sub-urbes thereof, for all Officers and Common Souldiers;under the Earle of Essex, to be immedia...tely sent tothe Army, and that no Ale-House Keeper, or other Househoulder shall presume to harbour any of the saidSouldiers after nine of the clocke this present morning, as they will answer the contrary tothe PARLIAMENT
Die Veneris, 11 Novemb. 1642.Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled inParliament, that this declaration shall be forthwithprinted and published.
Joh Browne Cler. Parliament.
Novemb, 12 London Printed for John Wright 1642
A scarce pamphlet, measuring approx. 17.5cm x 14cm. Leaves are delicately held together. Pale browning/foxing/offsetting. Touch bumped to edges, with corner creases. Else in reasonably condition for age.
Title page, A2-A4
Detailing the appointment of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, [1591 – 1646 the famous English Parliamentarian and soldier]. To be the first Captain-General and Chief Commander of the Parliamentarian army (The Roundheads), after his 'valour and dexterity' at the 'bloody Battell, neere Keniton in Warwickshire' (Battle of Edgehill)
Essex commanded the Parliamentarian army at Edgehill, the first pitched battle of the English Civil War, where he is said to have stood alongside his men wielding a pike at the head of an infantry regiment.
'The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, having upon mature deliberation and assured confidence and Fidelity of Robert Earle of Essex, chosen and appointed him Captain Generall of the Forces raised by the authority of Parliament, for the defence of the true Protestant Religion, the King, Parliament and Kingdome, now in great danger …. so much care Valour and dexterity, as well by the extremest hazard of his life, in a bloody Battell, neere Keniton in Warwickshire, as by all the Actions of a most Excellent and expert Commander in the whole course of his Imployment ……"
"It is this day ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled that a search be made in the City of London, and suburbs thereof and Westminster and Southwarke and places adjacent for all Officers and Common Souldiers, belonging to the Army under the command of his Excellency the Earl of Essex, and that they apprehend all such as they shall finde and bring them forthwith to the palace Yard at Westminster.."
"Order shall be published by beating of the Drum in the City and other places aforesaid and such officers or Souldiers as shall be found here, after to morrow from their colours shall be sent to the Lord Generall to receive Marshall law for their Offence"
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Concerning the late Valorous andAcceptable Service of his Excellency, RobertEarle of ESSEX, to remaine upon Recordin both Houses, for the marke of Honourto his Person, Name and Family andfor a monument of his singularVertue to Posterity.
Also an order to the Lord MAIOR, that asearch be made in the City of London, and the sub-urbes thereof, for all Officers and Common Souldiers;under the Earle of Essex, to be immedia...tely sent tothe Army, and that no Ale-House Keeper, or other Househoulder shall presume to harbour any of the saidSouldiers after nine of the clocke this present morning, as they will answer the contrary tothe PARLIAMENT
Die Veneris, 11 Novemb. 1642.Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled inParliament, that this declaration shall be forthwithprinted and published.
Joh Browne Cler. Parliament.
Novemb, 12 London Printed for John Wright 1642
A scarce pamphlet, measuring approx. 17.5cm x 14cm. Leaves are delicately held together. Pale browning/foxing/offsetting. Touch bumped to edges, with corner creases. Else in reasonably condition for age.
Title page, A2-A4
Detailing the appointment of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, [1591 – 1646 the famous English Parliamentarian and soldier]. To be the first Captain-General and Chief Commander of the Parliamentarian army (The Roundheads), after his 'valour and dexterity' at the 'bloody Battell, neere Keniton in Warwickshire' (Battle of Edgehill)
Essex commanded the Parliamentarian army at Edgehill, the first pitched battle of the English Civil War, where he is said to have stood alongside his men wielding a pike at the head of an infantry regiment.
'The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, having upon mature deliberation and assured confidence and Fidelity of Robert Earle of Essex, chosen and appointed him Captain Generall of the Forces raised by the authority of Parliament, for the defence of the true Protestant Religion, the King, Parliament and Kingdome, now in great danger …. so much care Valour and dexterity, as well by the extremest hazard of his life, in a bloody Battell, neere Keniton in Warwickshire, as by all the Actions of a most Excellent and expert Commander in the whole course of his Imployment ……"
"It is this day ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled that a search be made in the City of London, and suburbs thereof and Westminster and Southwarke and places adjacent for all Officers and Common Souldiers, belonging to the Army under the command of his Excellency the Earl of Essex, and that they apprehend all such as they shall finde and bring them forthwith to the palace Yard at Westminster.."
"Order shall be published by beating of the Drum in the City and other places aforesaid and such officers or Souldiers as shall be found here, after to morrow from their colours shall be sent to the Lord Generall to receive Marshall law for their Offence"
Terms & Conditions
*Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders, *Shipping: We will gladly ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. *Packaging: All our books, will be carefully and securely packaged. We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. *Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. *Our Policy: We aim to give detailed and accurate descriptions, and have established a reputation for honesty, quality and reliability, which we hope to continue. We know that sometimes ebay or internet buying can be a bit daunting, so please feel free to ask any questions, ask for more details or images, and we will be happy to help. We are very approachable and want to make this a pleasant experience. TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE
