Mercurius politicus : comprising the summ of all intelligence, with the affairs, and designs now on foot, in the three nations of England, Ireland, and Scotland. In defence of the Common-wealth, and for information of the people.

Edited by Marchamont Nedham, John Hall (the poet), and John Canne; throughout the year 1651 this publication was licensed by John Milton. Cf. Handlist of English and Welsh Newspapers.
Title from caption.
Subtitle varies slightly.
Imprint from colophon.
Colophon varies.
Years of publication from dates of coverage.
Includes foreign and domestic news items.
Milton first became connected with the paper by virtue of his position as Chief Sec. of the Council of State in 1648/49. He licensed the official Mercurius Politicus, of which Marchmont Nedham was the regular writer. During 1651 Milton supervised the paper, "and may have inspired some articles." -- DNB 38, p. 31, col. 2.
Call no. suffix: Milton.
Library has 11 v., nos. 1-249 and nos. 277-615 from Thursday, June 6, 1650 to Thursday, Mar. 22, 1655 and from Thursday, Sept. 27, 1655 to Thursday, Apr. 12, 1660.
Beginning with no. 277, from Thursday, Sept. 27, 1655 title reads: Mercurius politicus, comprising the sum of foreine intelligence with the affairs now on foot in the three nations of England, Scotland & Ireland.
Imprint varies: for nos. 8-30, London, Matthew Simmons, 1650-1651; for nos. 31-615, London, Thomas Newcomb, 1651-1660.