Letter to Sir John from John Hampden, Westminster

Reference No:
U DDHO/1/7
Dates:
18 Jul 1642
Description:
Letters received. Sir Philip Stapilton has gone down to the King so Hampden opened the packet. Orders have been issued for Sir John's requirements for the garrison; 6 pieces of ordnance are to be sent and many of the men are shipped. Thanks to be presented to Captains Moyer and Piggott, and Captain Harmer released. 'Your courage and constancy hath demonstrated that Hull is tenable for above five hours, which has been opposed by many arguments'. The General's ordinance has passed both Houses. Lord Bedford is chosen General of Horse. 'We are of opinion' the King's forces will not stay long before Hull but move South. Would be glad to hear oftener from Sir John. Asks for particulars if there be truth in that plot of firing the town. The enclosed message came from the King at Beverley on Monday; the reply went back Wednesday. No answer has been returned, but hears it will not be welcome when it does come. They speak from Court of great forces but we do not easily believe it. Ill affected against Parliament are in every corner, but the Lord will give us peace or protection. A Committee of Safety has been chosen. Sir John is to send the names of his prisoners, who will only be released with knowledge of the Committee. Mr. Hill will bring him £3,000. Does he need a Colonel or Lt. Colonel? Recommends 'my nephew Hammond' among the men being sent. Mr. Hill speaks of outrages by the Cavaliers upon the families and goods of those coming in to Sir John at Hull. Asks for the details 'for if this be the beginning of their behavior before they can be sure of the event, men may judge what the end may be if they prevail.'
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Hotham Family of Scorborough and South Dalton