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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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 John Evelyn's Diary January 1648 John Evelyn's Diary February 1648 John Evelyn's Diary April 1648 John Evelyn's Diary May 1648 John Evelyn's Diary July 1648

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1648 Siege of Colchester

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14 Jan 1648. From London I went to Wotton, Surrey [Map] to see my young nephew; and thence to Baynards [in Ewhurst], to visit my brother Richard (age 25).

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05 Feb 1648. Saw a tragi-comedy acted in the cockpit [Map], after there had been none of these diversions for many years during the war.

28 Feb 1648. I went with my noble friend, Sir William Ducy (afterward Lord Downe), to Thistleworth, where we dined with Sir Clepesby Crew, and afterward to see the rare miniatures of Peter Oliver, and rounds of plaster, and then the curious flowers of Mr. Barill's garden, who has some good medals and pictures. Sir Clepesby has fine Indian hangings, and a very good chimney-piece of water colors, by Breughel, which I bought for him.

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26 Apr 1648. There was a great uproar in London, that the rebel army quartering at Whitehall [Map], would plunder the City, on which there was published a Proclamation for all to stand on their guard.

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04 May 1648. Came up the Essex petitioners for an agreement between his Majesty and the rebels. The 16th, the Surrey men addressed the Parliament for the same; of which some of them were slain and murdered by Oliver Cromwell's (age 49) guards, in the new palace yard [Map]. I now sold the impropriation of South Malling, near Lewes [Map], in Sussex, to Messrs. Kemp and Alcock, for £3,000.

30 May 1648. There was a rising now in Kent, my Lord of Norwich (age 63) being at the head of them. Their first rendezvous was in Broome-field, next my house at Sayes Court, Deptford [Map], whence they went to Maidstone, and so to Colchester, Essex [Map], where was that memorable siege.

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27 Jun 1648. I purchased the manor of Hurcott, in Worcestershire, of my brother George (age 31), for £3,300.

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01 Jul 1648. I sate for my picture, in which there is a Death's head, to Mr. Walker (age 49), that excellent painter.

10 Jul 1648. News was brought me of my Lord Francis Villiers (deceased) being slain by the rebels near Kingston [Map].

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16 Aug 1648. I went to Woodcote (in Epsom) to the wedding of my brother, Richard (age 25), who married the daughter (age 19) and coheir of Esquire Minn (age 67), lately deceased; by which he had a great estate both in land and money on the death of a brother. The coach in which the bride and bridegroom were, was overturned in coming home; but no harm was done.

28 Aug 1648. To London from Sayes Court, Deptford [Map], and saw the celebrated follies of Bartholomew Fair.

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16 Sep 1648. Came my lately married brother, Richard, and his wife, to visit me, when I showed them Greenwich, and her Majesty's Palace, now possessed by the rebels.

28 Sep 1648. I went to Albury, to visit the Countess of Arundel (age 38), and returned to Wotton, Surrey [Map].

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31 Oct 1648. I went to see my manor of Preston Beckhelvyn, and the Cliffhouse.

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29 Nov 1648. Myself, with Mr. Thomas Offley, and Lady Gerrard, christened my niece Mary, eldest daughter of my brother, George Evelyn (age 31), by my Lady Cotton, his second wife. I presented my niece a piece of plate which cost me £18, and caused this inscription to be set on it-.

29 Nov 1648. In memoriam facti.

29 Nov 1648. Anno cIc Ix. xliix. Cal. Decem. viii. Virginum castiss: Xtianorum innocentis: Nept: suavis: Mariæ. Johan. Evelynus Avunculus et Susceptor Vasculum hoc cum Epigraphe L. M. Q. D.

29 Nov 1648. Ave Maria Gratiâ sis plena; Dominus tecum.

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02 Dec 1648. This day I sold my manor of Hurcott for £3,400 to one Mr. Bridges.

13 Dec 1648. The Parliament now sat up the whole night, and endeavored to have concluded the Isle of Wight Treaty; but were surprised by the rebel army; the members dispersed, and great confusion every where in expectation of what would be next.

17 Dec 1648. I heard an Italian sermon, in Mercers' Chapel, one Dr. Middleton, an acquaintance of mine, preaching.

18 Dec 1648. I got privately into the council of the rebel army, at Whitehall [Map], where I heard horrid villanies.

18 Dec 1648. This was a most exceedingly wet year, neither frost nor snow all the winter for more than six days in all. Cattle died every where of a murrain.