The Second SVMMONS TO NEWARK SENT From the Committee of both King­doms, to the Governour, Gentry, Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of that Town.

Together with The Governours ANSWER thereunto.

Wherein he desires A short time for the preparing of Articles for the Surrender of the said Town, and Hostages for the security of his Commissioners.

APpointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, to be forthwith printed and published.

London, Printed for Edw. Husband, Printer to the Honorable House of Commons, May 4. 1646.

The second Summons to the Gover­nour of Newark.

VVEE hope you have considered that our Paper (as you term it) contained a Summons from us: What we received from you, merits no Reply. We were in earnest, as to give an Accompt to God and man of our Proceedings, and to shew, that nothing from you can hinder our endeavouring that you may see your approaching Ruine. And whilest there is time to avoid it, We once more de­mand of you in the Name of both Houses of Parliament of England, and for the use of King and Parliament, That you forth­with deliver up the Town and Garrison of Newark into their hands; and We shall give you Conditions for the Surrender thereof, which you must not expect to be such as [Page 4]you might formerly have obtained. This is the last Summons We shall send you; now accepting of what is offered, will de­clare you are sensible of the total losse of your Estates, the devastation of the County round about you; of the Ruine of the Town, and of the Blood which may else be spilt. We shall expect your positive Answer by three of the clock to morrow in the Afternoon at Balderion.

Collingham, April 27. 1646.
For the Governour of the Town and Garrison of Newark, the Gentry there, and the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of that Town.
Signed in the Name, and by the Committee of both Kingdoms.

The Answer of the Summons to Colonel General Poyntz.

SIR,

I Have received a second Summons from the Committee of both Kingdoms; but by their own Directions, the businesse concerns so many, as they cannot expect a sudden return: However, I desire you would be pleased to let those Lords know, That on Wednesday I shall send mine Answer, and remain,

Sir,
Your humble Servant, Iohn Bellasyse.
Newark, April 27. 1646.

The Governour of Newarks An­swer to the Summons of the Com­mittee of both Kingdoms.

THe consideration of what is requi­red in your Summons of Monday last, being of so high Concernment to His Majesty, and to the particular Interests of very many of His faithful Subjects in the Garrison, I conceive a shorter time then Monday next to pre­pare Articles of so divers natures as are necessary to be Treated on, will not be sufficient. At which time I will not fail to send such to you; and upon your assent to them, to surrender the Town. In the mean time I send you here underwrit­ten, the names of such Commissioners for [Page 7]the Nobility, Gentry, Souldiery, Clergy and Townsmen, as I do intrust for the Treating of those Articles, with an equal number of yours, whose Names I shall desire by the next; and that you will appoint such a place as shall be most convenient for the Treaty. And I further expect, That a safe Conduct be granted, and Hostages delivered for the security of those Commissioners im­ployed by me,

Newark, April 29. 1646.
Iohn Bellasyse.
  • The Lord Lexington.
  • Mr. Bellasyse.
  • Sir Bryan Palmes.
  • Sir Gervas Nevil.
  • Col. Darcy.
  • Major General Eyre.
  • Sir Simon Fanshaw.
  • Sir Gamaliel Dudly.
  • Col. Adkins
  • Dr. Marsh Dean of York.
  • Mr. Standish Alder­man.
  • Col. Gilby.
FINIS.

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