“MY LORD,--Being come into these parts with such a strength as I
may not doubt but, with the same good hand of Providence that hath
hitherto blessed us, in short time to reduce the garrison of Raglan
to the obedience of the Parliament, I have, in order thereto,
thought good to send your lordship this summons, hereby requiring
you to deliver up to me, for the Parliament’s use, the said
garrison and Castle of Raglan; which, as it only obstructs the
kingdom’s universal peace, the rendition may beget such terms, as
by delay or vain hopes cannot hereafter be expected.--I remain, my
Lord, your lordship’s most humble servant,
“THO. FAIRFAX.
“LEAGUER BEFORE RAGLAN,
“August 7, 1646.
“Your lordship’s speedy answer to this summons is desired.”