Parliament Deliberates on Peace Propositions and Local Appointments
The Lords and Commons clash over amendments to peace proposals with each house pushing for swift delivery to the King. The Commons order county members to nominate three trusted figures, appoint a sheriff, and dispatch ordnance to Daninatox Castle and Plymouth. A jury indicts two Irish rebels for trial next Monday. the Bishop of Canterbury is due to report. A conference seeks unified terms, but the Commons insist on their revisions. a letter from Dutch States ambassadors seeks mediator mediation. The House awaits Captain Stephens's case and notes a plan to reinforce the Isle of Wight with new garrisons and soldiers.