A true relation of a wicked plot intended and still on foot against the city of Glocester, to betray the same into the hands of the Cavaliers. Discovered by Captaine Backhouse who was wrought upon to have betrayed the same by the sollicitation of one Edward Stanford Esquire, a grand Papist but a lieut: colonell amongst the Cavaliers; and by himselfe set forth to give the Parliament and his Excellencie satisfaction and the better to vindicate his owne integrity. Together with severall letters from my Lord Digby and Sir William Vavasour to Capt. Backhouse concerning the said designe. 4. Maii. 1644. It is this day ordered by the committee of the House of Commons for printing, that this relation be printed by Edward Husbands. Jo. White.
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dc.contributor.author | Backhouse, Robert, d. 1645. |
dc.contributor.author | Digby, Kenelm, Sir, 1603-1665. |
dc.contributor.author | Vavasour, William, Sir, d. 1659. |
dc.contributor.author | England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut |
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dc.date.created | 1644 |
dc.date.issued | 2012-10 |
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dc.description.abstract | A narrative by Backhouse, with the texts of numerous letters to and from him. Reproduction of the original in the British Library. |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Stamford, Edward, 1619-1675. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Espionage -- England -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Gloucester (England) -- History. -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Secret service -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.title | A true relation of a wicked plot intended and still on foot against the city of Glocester, to betray the same into the hands of the Cavaliers. Discovered by Captaine Backhouse who was wrought upon to have betrayed the same by the sollicitation of one Edward Stanford Esquire, a grand Papist but a lieut: colonell amongst the Cavaliers; and by himselfe set forth to give the Parliament and his Excellencie satisfaction and the better to vindicate his owne integrity. Together with severall letters from my Lord Digby and Sir William Vavasour to Capt. Backhouse concerning the said designe. 4. Maii. 1644. It is this day ordered by the committee of the House of Commons for printing, that this relation be printed by Edward Husbands. Jo. White. |
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