English Civil War; A Declaration Of The Lords And Commons Concerning The Late Valorous And Acceptable Service Of His Excellency Robert Earle Of Essex Etc. 11th November 1642 - A complete 8 page publication stating Parliaments full confidence in their Army Commander, but not a lot of confidence in his drunken soldiers in the second part ordering the Lord Mayor of London to clear the city and Ale Houses of them. Black letter press printing, size 5½” × 7”. The Earl of Essex was the Commander of the Parliamentary Army during the first 2 years of the Civil War