The declaration of Lieutenant-Generall Cromwell concerning his present design and engagement against Col. Poyer and his adherents in South-Wales, and his resolntion [sic] and protestation thereupon. Delivered at the head of each regiment upon Munday last, being the 8. of this instant May, at a randezvouz neer the city of Gloucester. And the souldiers resolution touching the Lieutenant Generall, and Collonel Poyer.. [sic] Also, very sad newes from the Isle of VVight, concerning the Kings Majesty. May 9. 1648. Imprimatur Gilb. Mabbott.
S. J.
F. W.
Hancock, John,of Gloucester.
London : printed for G. Wharton,
1648.
A Parliamentary newsletter containing five letters describing the movements of Cromwell's and Royalist forces. The first is dated and signed "Gloucester the 8. May, 1648. John Hancock". The second ends "Vale, vale". The third is signed "S.J.". The fourth (which lacks a salutation) is dated "Richmond 6. of May, 1648", and the last is dated and signed "Newport 8. of May 1648. F.W.".
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996),
Thomason,
ESTC
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
Poyer, John, -1649
England and Wales. Army