Speciall newes from the army at Warwicke since the fight:: sent from a minister of good note, to an alderman here in London: wherein is related the names of such that are slain and taken prisoners of both sides: and also the comming of the Marquesse of Hartford towards Hereford with 2000. men, but made to retreate againe by the appearing of the Lord Stampford and his forces: also the funerall of Colonel Charls Essex at Warwick, his body being borne to the grave by the Lo: Mandevill, Lo: Brookes, and some 4. or 6. colonels: with other remarkable passages of truth touching that great battle, not yet printed, which will give great satisfaction to the reader. Also a most pious passage uttered by his Excellency to Master Marshall, upon their discourse of the battle.

A miraculous victory obtained by the Right Honorable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, against the army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle at Wakefield in York-shire: of the enemy there was taken prisoners, Generall Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonells, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captains, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 peeces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of 7 common souldiers. Sent in two letters to the Honorable, W: Lenthall, Esq; speaker in the House of Commons. Also a letter of great consequence, which was found in Generall Gorings chamber, which was sent to him by his father the Lord Goring. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that publique thanksgiving be too morrow the 28. of this instant May, given in all the churches and chappells of London, Westminster, Borough of Southwark, suburbs and places adjacent for the great and good successe it hath pleased God to give the forces under the command of the Lord Fairfax, at the taking in of Wakefield; and that the letters relating that good successe, be read in the said churches and chappels. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.
Stockdell, Thomas.

January 1643

14 p.Second edition has title: "A fuller relation of that miraculous victory.".The first letter is b...

Good news from Banbury in Oxfordshire:: relating how two troops of horse, under the command of my Lord Says tvvo sons, pursued divers cavalleers as they fled from Oxford toward Worchester, and tooke eight of them prisoners: with sundry other passages which have hapned in those parrs [sic] this last weeke. Also a great skirmish betweene the men of Coventry and the kings party; in vvhich many of the cavalleers vvere slaine, and Killinsworth Castle taken from them. Whereunto is added, the examination of Ioshua Hill, and Augustine Harper, taken at Northampton in the presence of the Earle of Essex generall of the army, Septemb. 14. 1642. Likewise, a letter sent from his Excellency, Robert Earle of Essex, &c: to the Lord Major of the City of London.

S. R.
Hill, Joshua, 17th cent.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
Harper, Augustin.

September 1642

[8] p.First letter signed: S. R.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Good newes for England, or, Comfortable tydings from Ireland to all true hearted Protestants being a real relation of how Sir Simon Harcourt, Sergeant Major Berry, and Captian Paramore, with the joint assistance of divers other Protestants, obtained a famous victory over the rebels at Kildare : as also how the Lord Dulon was grievously wounded, and a kinsman of his taken prisoner, with the number of those that were slain on each side / sent ... by Alderman Guy , his son, of Bristol, to Sir Richard Grenvile, Mar. 10.

Guy, William, 17th cent.
Grenville, Richard, Sir, 1600-1658.

January 1641

[6] p.Signed: Wil. Guy.Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library

A declaration and manifestation of the proceedings of both armies,: also a true relation of the remarkable passages that have happened since Saturday, from the beginning of the fight to this present seventeenth of November. Together with their plundering of certaine west-countrey waines, and the retteat [sic] of Ais [sic] Majesties forces, as also of the death of certaine noble and eminent personages of His Majesties army: and how His Majesty sent a herald of armes concerning a treaty of peace, and while the paper was reading, a cannon vvas shot off, and the bullet whizzed by his excellencies eare. Also the manner of His Majesties armies retreat from Brainford to Kingstone upon Thames, and to Gilford, His Majesty being now at Oatlands: with the resolution of the Parliaments forces to pursue them.

January 1642

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb: 17th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Most hapy and wellcome newes from His Excellencie The Earle of Essex wherein is declared the true and full relation of two famous victories obtained by the Parliament forces : the first, fought by the Lord of Rochford at Twyford, Ian. 15 where with 700 men, he routed all the Kings army consisting of about 1500 who came to burne the said towne : the second, fought by Collonell Chomley at Hurst, Ian. 17 neere Reading, where with 300 men he gave battle to 2000 of the Kings forces, which sallied out of Reading with a resolution to take and pillage Hurst of all their corne and hay : declaring the manner of their first meeting, and how after 4 or 5 houres fight they fored them to retreat, killing 300 of the cavaliers and taking 60 horse with the losse of twenty three men.

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
N. N.

January 1643

[8] p.Signed: N.N.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Bloudy nevves from Bedford-Shire: concerning the late fights on Sunday and Munday last between the forces under the command of the Duke of Buckingham, and the forces commanded by Sir Michael Lievesey, and Col. Skroop. Likevvise the uumber [sic] that were slain, wounded, and taken prisoners, and the full particulars of each dayes action. VVith the declaration of the counties of Buckingham, Bedford, and Hartford-shire, concerning the Duke of Buckinghams taking up of arms for the King, and his further proceedings concerning his Majesty. Together with bloudy newes from Penbrook and Colchester, communicating the proceedings of Col. John Poyer, Col. Horton, the Lord Generall Fairfax, and Sir Charles Lucas.

Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1628-1687.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Postscript signed: J. Villers [George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham].Annotation on Thoma...

Joyfull and welcome newes from Shrevvesbury: declaring the proceedings of both armies neer Shrewsbury, with an exact relation of a battell fought before the wals of the said town, October 3. 1642. Also a true relation of a battell fought in Wiltshire, by the Earle of Pembroke, with 500. men, against the Lord Coventry, with 1000. horse and foot, Octob. 4. Wherein 40. cavaliers were slaine, 20. taken prisoners, and all the rest put to flight, with the losse of 10. men. Brought by the last post, Octob. 6. Likewise Prince Roberts propositions to His Majesty concerning the knighting of certain officers under his command.

October 1642

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Exceeding joyfull newes from Coventry declaring the happy successe of Col. Hambden, Col. Goodwyn, and the citisens of Coventry, against Prince Robert and his forces, who besieged Coventry on Friday last. With the number of them that were slain, and the taking of Cap. Iohnson and many other prisoners. Also the victorious proceedings of the Earle of Argile against the Earl of Derbie, who while the E. of Derby besieged Manchester the second time, and was from thence repulsed, seized upon the Ile of Man, the ancient inheritance of the Earls of Derby, and hath there placed many strong garrisons. With exceeding good news from Holland, expressed in the fidelity of the States to the Parliament of England, who made stay of four great vessels laden with men and ammunition to assist the King against the Parliament.

October 1642

[8] p.Signatures: A⁴.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

Another bloudy fight at Colchester in Essex, between the forces commanded by Sir Charles Lucas, Col. Washington, and Col. Lunsford, and the Lord Generall Fairfax's with the Generals' message to the L. Goring, and his Lordships answer thereunto concerning his Majesties pardon. With a perfect list of the numbers that were slain and taken prisoners on both sides; and the drawing off the Army, with his Excellencies letter to the inhabitants of Suffolk, for the pulling up of the bridges, and blocking up the highwayes. Likewise another great fight in and neere the city of Cambridge, between the Parliamentiers, and the Royalists and Schoolers of the severall Colledges. With the number that were slain and taken prisoners, and a great victory obtained. With a proclamation thereupon concerning the raising of forces for the King.

January 1648

[2], 3, [3] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June: 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

A great victorie obtained against the enemy, at the raising of the siege before Taunton, on Sunday last, May 11. With the manner of the severall fights; and what was lost on both sides: how the enemy dispersed themselves, 20. colonels, majors and captains slain, and 300. common souldiers in the siege, and many wounded. Certified by two letters: the one from Colonell Weldens quarters, to Sir Thomas Fairfax, his quarters, and the other from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters, to a person of note with the Parliament. Published according to order. With a letter of thanks to be sent to Sir Thomas Fairfax for his care, and another to Colonell Welden, &c. for their good service to the publike.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

15 Junii, 1648. The particulars of the fight at Colchester (sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) was read in the house of Commons:: in which letter it appears, the town is besieged, and five hundred of the enemies were taken prisoners, and six hundred left the town, sixty that were killed buried in one churchyard, besides what was slain in the other part of the town, Sir William Campion slain, one knight more, Col: Cook, Major Eyres, two other majors, and other officers, Mersey Fort taken, with two culverins, two sakers, and one drake, and Col: Steward, Col: Thornton and Sir Bar. Scudamore taken raising forces near Newmarket. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament.

June 1648

8 p.Signed on A4r: J.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

An impartiall and true relation of the great victory obtained through the blessing of God, after a very sharpe dispute, by the conjoyned forces of Lincolne, Nottingham, Lecester, Derby, and Rutland, under the command of Col. Edw. Rosseter. VVith a list of the names and number of prisoners, colours, armes, and carriages taken on Tuesday [sic for Wednesday] Iuly 5. 1648. Die Sabbathi, 8 Iuly 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament that this narrative of the fight in Willoughby fields in the County of Nottingham, between the Parliament Forcei [sic] under the command of Col. Edward Rosseter, and the forces under the command of Sir Philip Mounkton on Wednesday July 5. 1648. be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

[8] p.Signatures: [A]⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.A reissue (Wing (2nd ed.)...

Another famous victorie obtained by his Excellencie the Earle of Essex.: Against the Kings army, neer Reading, Oxford, Marlow and Healy. Decem. 3. Wherein is declared the manner how these three regiments gave the Kings army the overthrow, killing about 1100. of them, and taking great store of ammunition, money, and prisoners with the losse of 300. men. Namely the Orange Coats, commanded by his Excellencie: the Green Coats, commanded by Colonell Goodwyn: the Blue-coats, commanded by Colonell Langham marchant in London. Also, His Majesties proceedings at Oxford, and the great preparations that are made there to entertain the Queen of Bohemia.

T. C.

[8] p.Black letter.Place and date of publication from Wing."A true relation of His Majesties proceed...

Bloudy nevves from Colchester: concerning the late fight on Tuesday last, between the forces under the command of Sir Charles Lucas, and the Suffolke Forces, neer the Hast-gate; with the manner of the fight, and the number that were slain and taken prisoners. Likewise, the proclamation of the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, concerning the Duke of York's comming to Coulchester, and their proclaiming of it at the head of each regiment throughout the towne. Together with the Lord Generals propositions to the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, touching a generall peace. And their answer thereunto, concerning his Excellencies Army.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Lucas, Charles, Sir, 1613-1648.

January 1648

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 29".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

An exact and perfect relation of the proceedings of Sr Hugh Cholmly in Yorkshire, and of the taking of Captaine Canfield by the Parliaments forces, who commanded a Lancashire troop of papists. Also a true relation of a great battle fought at Tadcaster the last week, where Captaine Hotham slew and took three or foure hundred cavaliers. Likewise true information from Leeds, Mackefield, and Skipton. Also the proceedings of Sir John Seaton in Manch[e]ster. Likewise a true relation of a great battle fought neere Darby, between Mr. Hastings of Leicestershire, and Sir John Gell. Whereunto is annexed a copy of instructions sent by His Majesties great counsell, to the Lieutenants, Deputy-Lieutenants, and all other officers of every respective county of England; for the due execution of justice, the looking to the corruption of sheriffes, the enquiry after enclosures, the convicting of papists, &c. And many more particulars worthy the knowledge of the Kingdome.

January 1643

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1642".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A miraculous victory obtained by the Right Honorable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, against the army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle at Wakefield in York-shire: of the enemy there was taken prisoners, Generall Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonells, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captains, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 peeces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of 7 common souldiers. Sent in two letters to the Honorable, W: Lenthall, Esq; speaker in the House of Commons. Also a letter of great consequence, which was found in Generall Gorings chamber, which was sent to him by his father the Lord Goring. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that publique thanksgiving be too morrow the 28. of this instant May, given in all the churches and chappells of London, Westminster, Borough of Southwark, suburbs and places adjacent for the great and good successe it hath pleased God to give the forces under the command of the Lord Fairfax, at the taking in of Wakefield; and that the letters relating that good successe, be read in the said churches and chappels. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.
Stockdell, Thomas.

January 1643

14 p.Second edition has title: "A fuller relation of that miraculous victory.".The first letter is b...

Good news from Banbury in Oxfordshire:: relating how two troops of horse, under the command of my Lord Says tvvo sons, pursued divers cavalleers as they fled from Oxford toward Worchester, and tooke eight of them prisoners: with sundry other passages which have hapned in those parrs [sic] this last weeke. Also a great skirmish betweene the men of Coventry and the kings party; in vvhich many of the cavalleers vvere slaine, and Killinsworth Castle taken from them. Whereunto is added, the examination of Ioshua Hill, and Augustine Harper, taken at Northampton in the presence of the Earle of Essex generall of the army, Septemb. 14. 1642. Likewise, a letter sent from his Excellency, Robert Earle of Essex, &c: to the Lord Major of the City of London.

S. R.
Hill, Joshua, 17th cent.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
Harper, Augustin.

September 1642

[8] p.First letter signed: S. R.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Good newes for England, or, Comfortable tydings from Ireland to all true hearted Protestants being a real relation of how Sir Simon Harcourt, Sergeant Major Berry, and Captian Paramore, with the joint assistance of divers other Protestants, obtained a famous victory over the rebels at Kildare : as also how the Lord Dulon was grievously wounded, and a kinsman of his taken prisoner, with the number of those that were slain on each side / sent ... by Alderman Guy , his son, of Bristol, to Sir Richard Grenvile, Mar. 10.

Guy, William, 17th cent.
Grenville, Richard, Sir, 1600-1658.

January 1641

[6] p.Signed: Wil. Guy.Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library

A declaration and manifestation of the proceedings of both armies,: also a true relation of the remarkable passages that have happened since Saturday, from the beginning of the fight to this present seventeenth of November. Together with their plundering of certaine west-countrey waines, and the retteat [sic] of Ais [sic] Majesties forces, as also of the death of certaine noble and eminent personages of His Majesties army: and how His Majesty sent a herald of armes concerning a treaty of peace, and while the paper was reading, a cannon vvas shot off, and the bullet whizzed by his excellencies eare. Also the manner of His Majesties armies retreat from Brainford to Kingstone upon Thames, and to Gilford, His Majesty being now at Oatlands: with the resolution of the Parliaments forces to pursue them.

January 1642

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Nouemb: 17th".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Most hapy and wellcome newes from His Excellencie The Earle of Essex wherein is declared the true and full relation of two famous victories obtained by the Parliament forces : the first, fought by the Lord of Rochford at Twyford, Ian. 15 where with 700 men, he routed all the Kings army consisting of about 1500 who came to burne the said towne : the second, fought by Collonell Chomley at Hurst, Ian. 17 neere Reading, where with 300 men he gave battle to 2000 of the Kings forces, which sallied out of Reading with a resolution to take and pillage Hurst of all their corne and hay : declaring the manner of their first meeting, and how after 4 or 5 houres fight they fored them to retreat, killing 300 of the cavaliers and taking 60 horse with the losse of twenty three men.

Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
N. N.

January 1643

[8] p.Signed: N.N.Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library

Bloudy nevves from Bedford-Shire: concerning the late fights on Sunday and Munday last between the forces under the command of the Duke of Buckingham, and the forces commanded by Sir Michael Lievesey, and Col. Skroop. Likevvise the uumber [sic] that were slain, wounded, and taken prisoners, and the full particulars of each dayes action. VVith the declaration of the counties of Buckingham, Bedford, and Hartford-shire, concerning the Duke of Buckinghams taking up of arms for the King, and his further proceedings concerning his Majesty. Together with bloudy newes from Penbrook and Colchester, communicating the proceedings of Col. John Poyer, Col. Horton, the Lord Generall Fairfax, and Sir Charles Lucas.

Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1628-1687.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Postscript signed: J. Villers [George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham].Annotation on Thoma...

Joyfull and welcome newes from Shrevvesbury: declaring the proceedings of both armies neer Shrewsbury, with an exact relation of a battell fought before the wals of the said town, October 3. 1642. Also a true relation of a battell fought in Wiltshire, by the Earle of Pembroke, with 500. men, against the Lord Coventry, with 1000. horse and foot, Octob. 4. Wherein 40. cavaliers were slaine, 20. taken prisoners, and all the rest put to flight, with the losse of 10. men. Brought by the last post, Octob. 6. Likewise Prince Roberts propositions to His Majesty concerning the knighting of certain officers under his command.

October 1642

[2], 6 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Exceeding joyfull newes from Coventry declaring the happy successe of Col. Hambden, Col. Goodwyn, and the citisens of Coventry, against Prince Robert and his forces, who besieged Coventry on Friday last. With the number of them that were slain, and the taking of Cap. Iohnson and many other prisoners. Also the victorious proceedings of the Earle of Argile against the Earl of Derbie, who while the E. of Derby besieged Manchester the second time, and was from thence repulsed, seized upon the Ile of Man, the ancient inheritance of the Earls of Derby, and hath there placed many strong garrisons. With exceeding good news from Holland, expressed in the fidelity of the States to the Parliament of England, who made stay of four great vessels laden with men and ammunition to assist the King against the Parliament.

October 1642

[8] p.Signatures: A⁴.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Libr...

Another bloudy fight at Colchester in Essex, between the forces commanded by Sir Charles Lucas, Col. Washington, and Col. Lunsford, and the Lord Generall Fairfax's with the Generals' message to the L. Goring, and his Lordships answer thereunto concerning his Majesties pardon. With a perfect list of the numbers that were slain and taken prisoners on both sides; and the drawing off the Army, with his Excellencies letter to the inhabitants of Suffolk, for the pulling up of the bridges, and blocking up the highwayes. Likewise another great fight in and neere the city of Cambridge, between the Parliamentiers, and the Royalists and Schoolers of the severall Colledges. With the number that were slain and taken prisoners, and a great victory obtained. With a proclamation thereupon concerning the raising of forces for the King.

January 1648

[2], 3, [3] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June: 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Li...

A great victorie obtained against the enemy, at the raising of the siege before Taunton, on Sunday last, May 11. With the manner of the severall fights; and what was lost on both sides: how the enemy dispersed themselves, 20. colonels, majors and captains slain, and 300. common souldiers in the siege, and many wounded. Certified by two letters: the one from Colonell Weldens quarters, to Sir Thomas Fairfax, his quarters, and the other from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters, to a person of note with the Parliament. Published according to order. With a letter of thanks to be sent to Sir Thomas Fairfax for his care, and another to Colonell Welden, &c. for their good service to the publike.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

15 Junii, 1648. The particulars of the fight at Colchester (sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons) was read in the house of Commons:: in which letter it appears, the town is besieged, and five hundred of the enemies were taken prisoners, and six hundred left the town, sixty that were killed buried in one churchyard, besides what was slain in the other part of the town, Sir William Campion slain, one knight more, Col: Cook, Major Eyres, two other majors, and other officers, Mersey Fort taken, with two culverins, two sakers, and one drake, and Col: Steward, Col: Thornton and Sir Bar. Scudamore taken raising forces near Newmarket. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
England and Wales. Parliament.

June 1648

8 p.Signed on A4r: J.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

An impartiall and true relation of the great victory obtained through the blessing of God, after a very sharpe dispute, by the conjoyned forces of Lincolne, Nottingham, Lecester, Derby, and Rutland, under the command of Col. Edw. Rosseter. VVith a list of the names and number of prisoners, colours, armes, and carriages taken on Tuesday [sic for Wednesday] Iuly 5. 1648. Die Sabbathi, 8 Iuly 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament that this narrative of the fight in Willoughby fields in the County of Nottingham, between the Parliament Forcei [sic] under the command of Col. Edward Rosseter, and the forces under the command of Sir Philip Mounkton on Wednesday July 5. 1648. be forthwith printed and published. H. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

[8] p.Signatures: [A]⁴.Reproduction of the original in the British Library.A reissue (Wing (2nd ed.)...

Another famous victorie obtained by his Excellencie the Earle of Essex.: Against the Kings army, neer Reading, Oxford, Marlow and Healy. Decem. 3. Wherein is declared the manner how these three regiments gave the Kings army the overthrow, killing about 1100. of them, and taking great store of ammunition, money, and prisoners with the losse of 300. men. Namely the Orange Coats, commanded by his Excellencie: the Green Coats, commanded by Colonell Goodwyn: the Blue-coats, commanded by Colonell Langham marchant in London. Also, His Majesties proceedings at Oxford, and the great preparations that are made there to entertain the Queen of Bohemia.

T. C.

[8] p.Black letter.Place and date of publication from Wing."A true relation of His Majesties proceed...

Bloudy nevves from Colchester: concerning the late fight on Tuesday last, between the forces under the command of Sir Charles Lucas, and the Suffolke Forces, neer the Hast-gate; with the manner of the fight, and the number that were slain and taken prisoners. Likewise, the proclamation of the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, concerning the Duke of York's comming to Coulchester, and their proclaiming of it at the head of each regiment throughout the towne. Together with the Lord Generals propositions to the Earle of Norwich, and Sir Charles Lucas, touching a generall peace. And their answer thereunto, concerning his Excellencies Army.

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
Lucas, Charles, Sir, 1613-1648.

January 1648

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 29".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

An exact and perfect relation of the proceedings of Sr Hugh Cholmly in Yorkshire, and of the taking of Captaine Canfield by the Parliaments forces, who commanded a Lancashire troop of papists. Also a true relation of a great battle fought at Tadcaster the last week, where Captaine Hotham slew and took three or foure hundred cavaliers. Likewise true information from Leeds, Mackefield, and Skipton. Also the proceedings of Sir John Seaton in Manch[e]ster. Likewise a true relation of a great battle fought neere Darby, between Mr. Hastings of Leicestershire, and Sir John Gell. Whereunto is annexed a copy of instructions sent by His Majesties great counsell, to the Lieutenants, Deputy-Lieutenants, and all other officers of every respective county of England; for the due execution of justice, the looking to the corruption of sheriffes, the enquiry after enclosures, the convicting of papists, &c. And many more particulars worthy the knowledge of the Kingdome.

January 1643

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1642".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A miraculous victory obtained by the Right Honorable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, against the army under the command of the Earl of Newcastle at Wakefield in York-shire: of the enemy there was taken prisoners, Generall Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonells, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captains, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 peeces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of 7 common souldiers. Sent in two letters to the Honorable, W: Lenthall, Esq; speaker in the House of Commons. Also a letter of great consequence, which was found in Generall Gorings chamber, which was sent to him by his father the Lord Goring. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that publique thanksgiving be too morrow the 28. of this instant May, given in all the churches and chappells of London, Westminster, Borough of Southwark, suburbs and places adjacent for the great and good successe it hath pleased God to give the forces under the command of the Lord Fairfax, at the taking in of Wakefield; and that the letters relating that good successe, be read in the said churches and chappels. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.
Stockdell, Thomas.

January 1643

14 p.Second edition has title: "A fuller relation of that miraculous victory.".The first letter is b...

Good news from Banbury in Oxfordshire:: relating how two troops of horse, under the command of my Lord Says tvvo sons, pursued divers cavalleers as they fled from Oxford toward Worchester, and tooke eight of them prisoners: with sundry other passages which have hapned in those parrs [sic] this last weeke. Also a great skirmish betweene the men of Coventry and the kings party; in vvhich many of the cavalleers vvere slaine, and Killinsworth Castle taken from them. Whereunto is added, the examination of Ioshua Hill, and Augustine Harper, taken at Northampton in the presence of the Earle of Essex generall of the army, Septemb. 14. 1642. Likewise, a letter sent from his Excellency, Robert Earle of Essex, &c: to the Lord Major of the City of London.

S. R.
Hill, Joshua, 17th cent.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.
Harper, Augustin.

September 1642

[8] p.First letter signed: S. R.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Good newes for England, or, Comfortable tydings from Ireland to all true hearted Protestants being a real relation of how Sir Simon Harcourt, Sergeant Major Berry, and Captian Paramore, with the joint assistance of divers other Protestants, obtained a famous victory over the rebels at Kildare : as also how the Lord Dulon was grievously wounded, and a kinsman of his taken prisoner, with the number of those that were slain on each side / sent ... by Alderman Guy , his son, of Bristol, to Sir Richard Grenvile, Mar. 10.

Guy, William, 17th cent.
Grenville, Richard, Sir, 1600-1658.

January 1641

[6] p.Signed: Wil. Guy.Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library

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