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A90910	The declaration and resolution of Col. Iohn Poyer, governour of Pembroke Castle, concerning the Kings Majesty, and both Houses of Parliament; and his propositions to the western party, touching his present proceedings. Together with a full and perfect relation of the last great fight, betwixt the forces of the said Col Poyer, and Col. Fleming. With the manner thereof, and the taking of Tinby Castle by a party of Maj. Gen. Laughorns men.	Poyer, John, d. 1649.	1648 (1648)	Wing P3119; Thomason E434_1; ESTC R206227	2,483	8

THE DECLARATION AND Resolution of Col. Iohn Poyer Governour of Pembroke Castle concerning the Kings Majesty and both Houses of Parliament and his Propositions to the Western party touching his present proceedings Together with a full and perfect Relation of the last great Fight betwixt the Forces of the said Col Poyer and Col Fleming With the manner thereof And the taking of Tinby Castle by a party of Maj. Gen. Langhorns men London Printed for R. VV. and are to be sold neer Temple Barre 1648 A perfect RELATION OF The great Fight at Pembroke Castle betwixt the Forces under command of col John Poyer and the Forces under command of col Flemming Right Honourable SInce my last unto you of the 14. instant the worke for reducing of Pembroke Castle hath boene much retarded and businesses have happened contrary to our expectation for the insolent deportment of the Governour having awakence again a discontented party in this Kingdom which began to fall asleep and to acquiesce to the Orders of the Parliament have now taken a resolution upon them to aid and assist the said Poyer 2000. of Major Gen. Langhorns men being joyned with him which came out or South-wale But Col. Poyer having notice of their advance forthwith dispatched a private messenger from the Castle to acquaint them that upon their approach neer he was resolved to make a saily forth and to fall vpon our Forces in their quarters and desired that they would be in re●●●●nesse to fal on upon the other side which accordingly they did insomuch that our party were surrounded but immediatly receiving the allarm they prepared to receive them and drew up into several Bodies and charged the party commanded by Poyer himselfe and had totally routed them had not the new Revolters immediatly charged them on the Rear However col Flemming and his party defended themselves gallantly for the space of half an hour and engaged themselves very much for the preservation of their Ordnance and Artillery but being over-powred and unprovided for their comming were forced to retreat They have slain divers and a great many are wounded Col. Flemming himself is ●●ssing but it is hoped hee is not slain Our men are all dispersed and about 20 or 30 are carryed prisoners into the Castle The number of those killed is not yet certainly known but we hope not many and that which supports out confidence therein is their good appearance about Glocester and the to vns adjacent The Commissioners that went thither are most of them taken They have also taken the two great Culverins which Col. Fleming landed to maintain a Battery and carryed them into the Castle together with all the Armes and Ammunition Col Poyer hath taken Pembroke towne and from thence victuals the Castle Hee sends out parties dayly for the fetching in of provisions out of the Countrey And that he hath a designe to fortifie the town of Pembroke and to Garrison those that are come in for his assistance therein We have likewise received further advertisements from South-Wales That anothea party of Major Gen. Laughorns men are revolted from the obedience and command of the General and hath taken possession of Tinby Castle and do pretend to keep it for the King and Parliament according to their former Engagement and Covenant Here is great talk in these parts of the raising of a new Army for the King the Royal party giving out very high speeches but we hope care will be taken for the sending of such a strength to South-wales as it is hoped will soon reduce those parts and bring the new Revolters to condigne punishment The insolent Colonel hath declared his Resolution to the Inhabitants of Pembroke and hath sent a Declaration and Propositions to the late Commander in chief of the Parliaments Forces a Copy whereof I have sent you here inclosed and remain Your most obedient servant John Wilson Gloucester 28 of March 1647. The Declaration and Propositious of Collonell Poyer Governour of Pembroke Castle concerning his present proceedings touching the Kings Majesty and both Houses of Parliament SIR THE Order and Letter I read before your Drum to the Souldiers they return this Answer 1 That the Officers and Souldiers be paid part of their Arrears according to the proportion of others and sufficient security for the rest 2. That one thousand pounds be paid unto me which I have disbursed and my Arrears as other officers according to my place and time of my service this granted we are ready to surrender Castle and all that wee have in our possession if not we are resolved with the assistance of the Almighty to hold the Castle for the King and Parliament according to the Covenant by us taken untill such time that our Arrears Disbursments and Indemnity be assured us Our trust is not in the arm of fiesh but our hope standeth in the name of the Lord and if bloud be spilt judge who shal answer it at the dreadful day of judgment such as seeks another mans use to enjoy what is his right or that man that stands in his defence to save what is his we have be stowed our times to good purpose to be preclaimed traytors and Rebels for demanding our own and no more but what your selfe and those Mercenaries desires that you have brought to murther us and to take the bread out of the mouths of our wivrs children I have no more but this as David spake to Saul when be hunted after has life The Lord be Judge between us whose heavenly protection I am assured of knowing our Cause to be just I have not else to trouble you but rest Your humble Servant John Poyer Pembroke Castle 13 March 1647. The Answer of Colonel Fleming to the said Declaration COlonell Fleming being willing of himself to doe all things with gentlenesse and upon the advice and desires of the Gentlemen of that County promised to give him 200 l in ready money and to enjoy the same terms for himself and the Officers and Souldiers with him as other supernumeraries that are or have been disbanded in other places Ne promised also that his arrears should be should bee audited and security given him for the payment thereof c. But these fair offers could not prevail for he hung out his flag of defiance and refused to submit The General hath written to Col. Poyer and I. col Laughorn That whereas he understands there is some disputes amongst the Officers belonging to Major Gen. Laughornes Forces concerning their disbanding pretending to the Commissioners of Parliament appointed for that service that they desire to be disbanded together and other questions about the quantities of money to be paid upon their disbanding That concerning the latter satisfaction is given by the Committee by order from the Committee of Parliament for the Army As for the other of desiring to be disbanded together it is directly contrary to those rules his Excelency hath prescribed hitherto for disbanding and therefore his Excellency expects that the same obedience which hath bin yeelded by all others be likewise by them and that they do forthwith upon sight disband Troop after Troop and company after company until the work of disbanding be finished Imprimatur G. M. FINIS