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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A96844	The severall examinations and confessions of the treacherous conspiratours against the citie of Bristoll. Together with the judgement of death by the Councell of War upon Robert Yeomans, late sheriffe of the said city, chief actor in the said conspiracy. Also a message from the Earl of Forth, lord lieutenant generall of His Majesties forces, in the behalf of the said conspirators, to Colonell Fines, governour and commander in chief, and the rest of the Councell of War in Bristoll. With the answer of the said Col. Fines and the Councell of War in the said city to the said message. Die Lunæ 22⁰ Maii 1643. It is this day ordered by the House of Commons, that the examination of Robert Yeomans, and the rest of the examinations sent up from the Governour of Bristoll, together with the sentence of the Councell of War, and the letters, be forthwith printed. H. Elsynge Cler. Parl. D. Com.	England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.	1643 (1643)	Wing W336; Thomason E104_4; ESTC R8801	11,870	16

England the Kings Prerogative and safety of His person Priviledges of Parliament and the liberty and propriety of the Subject and the defence of die City against all forces without the joynt consent of the Major Aldermen and common Councell amongst whom there was some difference at that time concerning the admission of any Forces And he further saith that not long after Colonell Essex comming into the City the said Robert Yeomans meeting him in the street said that he could have wished he had received his Commission sooner that he might have prevented their comming in or to that purpose Hee being asked whether hee were not at Richard Luckets House one Tuesday night the seventh of March he answered that hee was there betwixt eight and nine of the clock and that he was sent for thither by Tho Steephens and Matthew Steephens and Richard Lucket was the Messenger and this Examinant saith that whilest they sate at the same Luckets house there was discourse amongst them concerning meeting at Saint Michaels Church and to go from thence unto M. Robert Yeomans house to assist him as he believeth to seize the Guards for that they had discourse that the Guards were so weak that it might easily be done and that they were intreated to go unto M. Robert Yeomans And he further saith about two or three days before meeting with M. Robert Yeomons the said Robert Yeomans told him that the Kings Forces were marching towards Bristoll and that he would let them in if he could and wished that all others would be as willing and forward as he was so to do whereunto this Examinant seemed willing but saith that about ten days before the said M. Robert Yeomans gave him some Tape and told him that if he did weare it in his Hat and his Brest it would be security unto him whensoever the Kings Forces came into Bristoll for that it would be their own Colours This Examinant further saith that when the said Robert Yeomans gave him the Yape hee gave him also the word which was Charles which word the rest which he met at Rich Luckets house had before him as they acknowledged to him John Pester The Examination of Nath. Street Tiler taken upon Oath before the Councell of War 21 Aprill 1643. WHo saith that William Yeomans brought this Examinant upon Tuesday the seventh of March last into the House of his brother Robert Yeomans where he was brought into a large Chamber where he found divers men Where he heard one Harry Russell aske what those men should do who had no Arms to which he heard Robert Yeomans say Clubs Nath Street Patrick Earle of Forth Lord Etterick and Lord Lievtenant of all his Majesties Forces I Having bin informed that lately at a Court or Councell of Wat you have condemned to death Robert Yeomans late Sheriff of the City of Bristoll who hath his Majesties Commission for raising a Regiment for his service William Yeomans his Brother George Boucher and Edward Dacres all for expressing their Loyalty to His Majesty and endeavouring his Service according to their Alleageance and that you intend to proceed speedily against divers others in the like manner Do therefore signifie unto you that I intend speedily to put M. George M. Stevens Captain Huntly and ohers taken in Rebellion against his Majesty at Cirewester into the same condition Do further advertise you that if you offer by that unjust judgement to execute any of them you have so condemned that those now in custody here especially M. George M. Stevens and Captain Huntly must expect no favour or mercy Given under my hand at Oxford this 16 of May 1643. Forth To the Commander in Chief and the Councell of War in the City of Bristoll Nath. Fiennes Governour and the Councell of War in the City of BRISTOLL HAving received a Writing from your Lordship wherein it is declared That upon information of our late proceedings against Robert Yeomans William Yeomans and others you intend speedily to put Master George M. Stevens Captain Huntly and others into the same condition We are well assured That neither your Lordship nor any mortall man can put them into the same condition for whether they live or die they will alwayes be accounted true and honest men faithfull to their King and Country and such as in a fair and open way have alwayes prosecuted that Cause which in their judgement guided by the judgement of the highest Court they held the justest Whereas the Conspirators of this City must both in life and death carry perpetually with them the brand of Treachery and Conspiracy And if Robert Yeomans had made use of his Commission in an open way be should be put into no worse condition then others in the like kinde had been But the Law of Nature amongst all men and the Law of Arms amongst all Souldiers maketh a difference between open Enemies and secret Spies and Conspirators And if you shall not make the like distinction we do signifie unto you That we shall not onely proceed to the execution of the persons already condemned but also of divers others of the Conspirators unto whom we had some thoughts of extending mercy And do further advertise you That if by any inhumane and unsouldier-like sentence you shall proceed to the execution of the persons by you named or any other of our friends in your custody that have been taken in a fair and open way of War then Sir Walter Pye Sir William Crafts Colonell Conneysby and divers others taken in open Rebellion and actuall War against the King and Kingdom whom we have here in custody must expect no favour or mercy And by Gods blessing upon our just Cause we have pawns enough for our friends security without taking in any that have gotten out of our reach and power although divers of yours of no mean quality and condition have been freely released by us Given under our hands this 18 day of May. 1643. NATHANIEL FIENNES President CLEMENT WALKER c. To Patrick Earl of Forth Lord Lievtenat-Generall FINIS

had then another designe on foote and as soone as that was over bee would send his forces for Bristoll He further sayth that long before Cowleys said Ioureny to Oxon namely be for Christide last Tho. Milwarde went to Oxon by whose appoyntment his examinant knoweth not And he believeth that Milward brought a Commission from the King to Robert Yeomans for that he heard Iohn Throop and Iohn Bowtcher Merchant at Oxon say that Milward must have a great care to carry that safe to Bristoll this Examinant believeth the particular that was spoken of was the said Commission He saith that he heard it spoken at Oxon usually that the King should say he would make Bristoll a famous City if the said Forces were let in He saith he heard one of the Company at his Fathers house the seventh of March last say seeing Ancient Parkers Colours lye in the Room that if he might have leave he would carry forth those Colours that night He saith he heard his Father say that they should not go forth untill the 2d. Round was past that he that did lead the second Round would be known by a Scarlet Gippo and that he thought he would be for them hee believeth that M. Throop or Robert Yeomans gave his father notice of the particular time when Prince Rupert would be before this Town hee saith he saw a Prentice boy of Robert Yeomans with his Father that day but knoweth not who gave notice of his approach to Robert Yeamans he saith he heard at Oxon and hath since seen a Printed Proclamation purporting a pardon to all that were in Bristoll except Colonell Finnes in case the Forces were admitted Prince Rupert was to proclaim it after his entrance into the City and should have bin proclaimed before Prince Ruperts entrance but that it was doubted it would much discover the plott Io. Boucher The second Examination of Edw. Hunt taken upon Oath before the Councell of War 3 May 1645. VVHo saith that Robert Yeomans said unto the company in the room where this Examinant was in Robert Yeomans house and in his hearing That they were resolved to surprize the main Guard to open the gates of the City and let in the Kings Forces with Prince Rupert and that if they prevailed they should see great men who would reward them make them for ever saying further you are the men that I must trust to that they should have Arms to accomplish the Designe and that hee hoped to disarm the main Guard and furnish them with their Arms he kept the door of his house locked and would suffer no man to go forth E. H. The examination of Master Robert Yeomans taken upon Oath before the Counsell of War 28 Aprill 1643. WHo being demanded whether he knew of any Message sent to Oxford to invite the Kings forces to come to this Town He saith that about a fortnight or three weeks before Prince Rupert came before this Towne Doctor Marks came hither from Oxford and told this Examinant that the King gave thanks to all his loyall Subjects that were of his party in this City and wished them to keep themselves private untill hee had occasion to send his Forces to this City and then they should have timely notice thereof And being further demanded whether this Message of Doctor Marks did not arise from some Message formerly sent from hence to invite the Kings Forces hither He answereth that hee doth believe there was but being asked whether he knew of any one that did send any such Message He answereth that he knows none And being further asked whether he knew of any one that was acquainted with any such Message He answereth that he believeth that divers were acquainted with it but he desireth to be excused for nominating any particular And being asked what answer was returned to that Message brought from the King by Doctor Marks He saith that hee answered hee should be ready to serve his Majesty to his power upon any occasion and that hee doth verily believe divers others did know of the same Message as namely Io. Throop and Io. Bowtcher and others He further saith that Doctor Marks came againe the Saterday before Prince Rupert came hither and brought word from the King that his Forces were comming this way and therefore desired that they would be ready here to observe such Commands and Directions as they should have from Prince Rupert or words to this effect and hereupon Prince Rupert sent one Cockaram a Souldier to know whether we could secure him of a Port if he came here to which he saith that he answered that now it was impossible to do but formerly it might easily have bin done because the Garrison was but weak and the Guards carelesly kept or to this effect This Examinant being demanded further why he and his brother provided such a Company of men that night in his house He answereth that he doth not remember that he spake to his Brother to bring any company to his house that night but saith that the Company which was at his house came out of love to him to assist him if need were if his House should be in danger to be plundered This Examinant being further demanded whether hee did not know of severall meetings and consultations touching the letting in of Prince Rupert and his Forces before they came to this Town He answereth that he was at divers meetings and consultations with his Friends but he doth not remember any such discourse This Examinant being further demanded whether he knew of any Message or Imployment that M. Weeks had in this businesse He answereth he knows none This Examinant being further demanded what Company of any Quality was in his House that night He answereth that that he knows of none but those that were taken and apprehended in his House This Examinate being further asked whether he did not know of some designe to surprize the main Guards that night He answereth that he knew none He being further asked whether he did not know of some of the Officers of Colonell Essex or Souldiers of the Garrison that were acquainted with this businesse He answereth that he knew none This Examinant being further asked whether hee did not know of any designe to set some part of the Town on fire He answereth that he knows none Robert Yeomans The Examination of Iohn Pestor taken upon oath before the Counsell of War held at Bristoll 12 April 1643. THis Examinant being asked what he knew concerning a Commission granted uno M. Robert Yeomans answereth that a little before Colonell Essex came into this Towne Master Robert Yeomans told him that hee understood hee the said Robert Yeomans had a Commission from His Majesty to make more Captaines and desired this Examinant to be one of those Captains which he consented unto M. Robert Yeomans having told him that the effect of his Commission was for the mayntenance of the true Protestant Religion established in the Church of