(a) Letter, signed by 23 soldiers, Carlisle to General Monk at Newcastle, or elsewhere: will stand by Parliament; they have 'secured' their officers, and request him to send 'such officers and others hither as may reduce this Garrison to the present authority now restored.' (Page numbered '109. 8th vol.'), 9 January 1659/60

(b) Letter, signed by 16 soldiers, Carlisle to General Monk :- they have secured their officers, who, though declaring allegiance to the Parliament now restored, did not make any public demonstration of rejoicing. Request that 'faithful men' be appointed officers for their Garrison & recommend particularly Cuthbert Studholm esq. (Page numbered '110'), January 1659/60