AT the assault of Bristoll the out-works were made very strong, and cost neare 500. common mens lives on the Kings side. Colonel Herbert Lunsford was flaine, and the Lord Viscount Grandison shot, and Master Balasis wounded in the head by his owne sword, which was struck to his head by a Mu [...]ket, when they rushed in upon the Works: neither of them in any great danger. It was the hottest service that ever was in this kingdome since the warre began. In his Maiesties Army there is at least 1400. armed men, some other Gentlemen were lost in the service, whose names we shall know hereafter. The City was surrendred up­on Wednesday upon this composition.

The Commanders were permitted to ride out with swords, and the common men marched out with sticks in their hands, so many as were pleased to goe: but at least 1000. of the Garrison Souldiers very willingly remaine in the Castle to serve his Maiesty. Colonell Fines marched out without [...]olestation or hurt, who attempted before to escape, but was stopt by the sea men, which are hi [...] Maiesties friends. The Royalist fou [...]ds in the City 1700. Barrels of Gun-powder, with Match and Bullets proportionable: 60. Brasse Peeces of good Ordnance: and all the armes. 18. good ships in the River belonging to Merchants, and 4. Ship be­longing to the Earle of Warwick, (that came lately to relieve it) which have good store of Ammunition in them. The City gives 14000. pound by way of composition to save them from plundering: Vpon which Hi [...] Ma­iesty hath sent a Proclamation strictly to prevent it, that it shall bee death for any souldier to plunder. Sir Arthur Ashton came post to Oxford on friday to informe His Maiesty of the state of things there: Vpon which, the Counsell of warre, and the Counsell of state agreed to send away Sir Iohn Pennington speedi­ly to Bristoll to have the command of the Ships: and a Proclamation to all Mariners that are willing to serve the King, to this effect. That they shall have their pardons that have served under the Earle of Warwick, and also their pay that is due from him presently payd at Bristoll; and his Maiesties pay and his favour for the future. It is thought Sir Ralph Hopton, or Sir Arthur Ashton shall be Governour or Commander in chiefe at Bristoll, and we think the King will remove his Court thither. The Queen was abroad upon saturday last, she looks very ill. Oxford is very strongly fortified; but men dye dayly there of a Callenture, being a burning Fe­ver. Tis reported that his Excellency is much incensed with the City (for saturdayes businesse for making Sir William Waller a Generall, and for their neglect and slighting of him. Hee sent Sir Phillip Stapleton the last night to the houses, with a letter shewing how much he is undervalued and abused: together with some Pro­positions to them, and some Resolutions of his owne: Some of the Lords are also discontented, if not preven­ted they are likely to be of the Earle of Essex his opinion, and be ready to side with him in that course which he intends ere long, God direct him and them. Informations 31 Iuly, of the Bristoll taking, Excester shaking, Gloster quaking, The report is that Bristoll is to pay but 50000. in money, for composition but that they are also to cloath 15000. of the Kings Souldiers according to their quality, all common men allowed 3. l. a suite, and Gentlemen or Comanders 6. l. If this be so it amfounteth, to little lesse then 140000. l. according to the former Intelligence. There was found in the Castle of Bristoll much money, 100000. l. as is reported.