| Content Description | Refers to the success of Their Majesties' armies in the reduction of Ireland and the need to bring the whole under control; invites all those who are 'in armes' against them to surrender; says that all those private soldiers in the enemies' army who surrender their houses, arms and furniture within three weeks, will receive a 'reasonable rate' for such goods; offers a pardon of all 'treasons and other crimes and offences' against Their Majesties; offers the same terms to any who give up forts, garrisons, regiments, etc.; offers to pardon those residing in the Cities of Limerick and Galway; lays out the terms and conditions.
Original signed by John Davies and printed by Andrew Cook.
Contains detailed notes on the proclamation, that it was rejected in Council but still promoted by the Justices; queries various legal points and comments on the misery it would inflict on Ireland and the 'perpetuall trouble and expense on England'. |