A more full relation of the great battell fought betweene Sir Tho: Fairfax, and Goring. on Thursday last, 1645.: Made in the House of Commons by Lieut: Col: Lilbourne, the last messenger that came from the army. With the manner of the fight, Goring cut on the eare. The Lieutenant Generall of the ordnance taken, and the particulars of what losse was on both sides. And the routing of a party of Gorivgs [sic] forces by the club-men. Also foure propositions presented to the House of Commons in the behalfe of the army. Commanded to be printed, and is published according to order.

A more exact and perfect relation of the great victory (by Gods providence) obtained by the Parliaments forces under command of Sir Tho. Fairfax in Naisby field, on Saturday 14. June 1645. Where His Majesties army was utterly routed, and all his infantry taken, with many of his horse, bag and baggage, ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and what losse was on both sides: with the number of officers and souldiers taken prisoner. Being a letter from a gentleman in Northampton, to his friend in London. Published by command.

Gentleman in Northampton.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Dated at end: 15 June, 1645.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

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 true relation of a brave defeat given by the forces in Plimouth, to Sellum Greenvile, on Tuesday, the eighteenth of February, 1644.: Written thence by a sure hand to a speciall friend in London, and confirmed by many that were eye-witnesses of the same. With the taking of one lieutenant colonell, one major, some captaines, foure lieutenants, two ensignes, 92 common souldiers. There were also taken about 300 armes, good store of mattocks, shovels and faggots. Published according to order.

I. P.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 5: I.P.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1st March 1644"; the 5 in imprint date ...

A true relation of the fight at Bovy-Tracy, between the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax, and three regiments of the Kings horse. Wherein were taken four hundred horse, and seven horse-colours, with divers officers and souldiers. As it was sent in two letters, the one, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. The other, to the Honored Edm. Prideaux Esq; a member of the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge. Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

7, [1] p.Wing has 1645[6] publication year; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Reproduction of the ...

A perfect divrnall of all the passages and proceedings betwixt the Lord Generalls, and Col. Gorings army,: since his Excellency first marcht into Essex. Being continued, from Saturday the 10. of June, till Tuesday the 20. of the same. Also an exact relation of a late fight betwixt a part of his Excellencies, and a party of Col. Gorings Horse, that were sent to fetch in provisions (on Saturday the 17. instant) and the event thereof. Together, with the resolution of Col. Gorings Foot, and their determination to detain him and the rest of his Commanders with them in the town.

L. H.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 20th".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A more exact relation of the great defeat given to Gorings army in the west; by the victorious Sr. Thomas Fairfax. Sent in a letter from Captain Blackwell, to his father in London. Published according to order.

Blackwell, John, Captain.

January 1645

[2], 3, 6-7, [1] p.Page numbers 4-5 are omitted in numbering only.Dated at end: Middlesey, Iuly 11. ...

A bloudy fight in Essex upon Fryday last, being the 9 of this instant moneth of June, 1648. betwixt a party of the Essex forces commanded by Captain Beard, and a party of horse, who was going after Goring. With the number that were slain on both sides, and the resolution of the inhabitants of Essex, touching the said Goring and his forces. Likewise, a great fight in the north, and fifty colonels, lieutenant-colonels, majors, captains, and other officers, slain and taken prisoners. With a relation of the Duke of York his landing at Yarmouth in Norfolk with 2000. men.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 12".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A fight the Lord Goring beaten at Coulchester in Essex. The suburbs taken by the Lord Generall, part of it fired. Sir Thomas Honyvvood taken prisoner, and 20 killed. Killed of the enemy 100. and taken 500 prisoners. With the particulars of the said fight. Also a declaration from the gentlemen of South-Wales. And the proceedings of Lieutenant Generall Crumwell.

January 1648

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

The coppie of a letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters to the Parliament, concerning the great battell betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax and Goring at Langport on Thursday the 10. of July 1645. Where were slaine, 300. dead upon the place. Many caried to Bridgewater. Taken prisoners. 6. colours. 14. Lieutenant Colonels and Majors. 100. Captaines and officers of note. 2000. prisoners. Taken besides. 1200. horse. 40. colours of horse and foot. 4000. armes for horse and foot. 2. peeces of ordnance. 6. cartloads of ammunition. All their bag and baggage that was in the field. L. Gen. Cromwells speech in the head of the armie. 2. garrisons taken from them. A list of the chiefest commanders on our side, that were killed: or wounded. And in what manner the enemies are dispersed into their severall quarters. Also how Major Generall Massey the day before tooke Lievetenant Generall Porter, Lievetenant Generall of Gorings horse ... and the enemie pursued to Bridgewater, ...

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 6 p.At foot of title, above imprint: Appointed to be printed, and pubished according to order.P...

Three letters from Sir Thomas Fairfax his armie. The one, from a gentleman residing there, to a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons. Fully relating the manner of the late fight betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax, and Generall Gorings forces in Sutton-field neere Lamport, on Thursday last July 10. wherein the enemies whole army was routed, about 2000. Prisoners, 4000. armes, neere 2000. horse, and 40. colours taken, besides many horse and prisoners in the pursuit, and Goring and his scattered forces fled into Bridgewater. Also the particulars of the fight between Major General Massey's and the enemies forces, neere Ilmore, on Wednesday last, July 9. where he tooke 500. of the enemies horse, 200. prisoners, 2. majors, 6. captains, 9. colours, and 30. slaine on the place. Published by authority.

S. J.

January 1645

[8] p.The second letter is signed and dated: Your affectionate friend, S.J. Lamport, 11. July, 1645....

A fuller relation of that miraculous victory which it pleased God to give unto the Parliaments forces under the command of the Right Honourable the Lord Fairefax, against the Earle of New Castles army at Wakefield in Yorkshire where they took prisoners, General Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonels, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captaines, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 pieces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of seven common souldiers : sent in two letters to the Honourable 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 Lord Goring.

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.
Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.

January 1643

8 p.First letter signed: Fer. Fairfax.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

A true relation of the storming Bristoll, and the taking the town, castle, forts, ordnance, ammunition and arms, by Sir Thomas Fairfax's army, on Thursday the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. Together with severall articles between Prince Rupert, and Generall Fairfax, before the delivering up of the castle. Sent in severall letters to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and read in the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation with the articles, beforthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

September 1645

24 p.Signed on page 3: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the fight between His Excellency's the Lord Fairfax forces at Maidstone, and the Kentish forces, June 1. 1648. Printed by the command of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

June 1648

7, [1] p.Signed at end: John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A relation of the good successe of the Parliaments forces under the command of Generall Lesly, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, against the forces commanded by Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, on Hesham-Moore, on Tuesday July 2. 1644.: Sent by way of letter from a captain there present, to a friend in London.

W. H.

January 1644

[8] p.Signed W. H.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

A more full relation of the continued successes of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, at, and since the routing of the enemies forces at Torrington.: With a punctuall and perfect list of the names of the cheife commanders, officers and common souldiers, killed, wounded, and taken in the fight and pursuit. The taking of two ships, 10 peices of ordnance, 500 tun of salt, and other provisions, bound for Barnstable and intended for the reliefe of Exeter: with the resolution and proceedings of our army, for a present assault against Barnstable. Also intercepted letters from France, giving intelligence of 8000 foot, 1000 horse, three moneths pay, 10000 l. in bullion in readines to send over to assist the King ag[a]inst the Parliament. And the surprisall of Cardiffe by treachery of the townsmen, and beleaguring of our forces in the castle. Certified by letters to severall members of the Honourable House of Commons on Monday, Feb. 23. 1645. ...

W. C.

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed on page 3: 18 Feb. 1645. W.C.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason c...

A more exact and perfect relation of the great victory (by Gods providence) obtained by the Parliaments forces under command of Sir Tho. Fairfax in Naisby field, on Saturday 14. June 1645. Where His Majesties army was utterly routed, and all his infantry taken, with many of his horse, bag and baggage, ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and what losse was on both sides: with the number of officers and souldiers taken prisoner. Being a letter from a gentleman in Northampton, to his friend in London. Published by command.

Gentleman in Northampton.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Dated at end: 15 June, 1645.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

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 true relation of a brave defeat given by the forces in Plimouth, to Sellum Greenvile, on Tuesday, the eighteenth of February, 1644.: Written thence by a sure hand to a speciall friend in London, and confirmed by many that were eye-witnesses of the same. With the taking of one lieutenant colonell, one major, some captaines, foure lieutenants, two ensignes, 92 common souldiers. There were also taken about 300 armes, good store of mattocks, shovels and faggots. Published according to order.

I. P.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 5: I.P.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1st March 1644"; the 5 in imprint date ...

A true relation of the fight at Bovy-Tracy, between the Parliaments forces under the command of Sir Tho: Fairfax, and three regiments of the Kings horse. Wherein were taken four hundred horse, and seven horse-colours, with divers officers and souldiers. As it was sent in two letters, the one, to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker to the Honorable House of Commons. The other, to the Honored Edm. Prideaux Esq; a member of the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge. Cler. Parl. D. Com.

England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

7, [1] p.Wing has 1645[6] publication year; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646.Reproduction of the ...

A perfect divrnall of all the passages and proceedings betwixt the Lord Generalls, and Col. Gorings army,: since his Excellency first marcht into Essex. Being continued, from Saturday the 10. of June, till Tuesday the 20. of the same. Also an exact relation of a late fight betwixt a part of his Excellencies, and a party of Col. Gorings Horse, that were sent to fetch in provisions (on Saturday the 17. instant) and the event thereof. Together, with the resolution of Col. Gorings Foot, and their determination to detain him and the rest of his Commanders with them in the town.

L. H.

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 20th".Reproduction of the original in the British Librar...

A more exact relation of the great defeat given to Gorings army in the west; by the victorious Sr. Thomas Fairfax. Sent in a letter from Captain Blackwell, to his father in London. Published according to order.

Blackwell, John, Captain.

January 1645

[2], 3, 6-7, [1] p.Page numbers 4-5 are omitted in numbering only.Dated at end: Middlesey, Iuly 11. ...

A bloudy fight in Essex upon Fryday last, being the 9 of this instant moneth of June, 1648. betwixt a party of the Essex forces commanded by Captain Beard, and a party of horse, who was going after Goring. With the number that were slain on both sides, and the resolution of the inhabitants of Essex, touching the said Goring and his forces. Likewise, a great fight in the north, and fifty colonels, lieutenant-colonels, majors, captains, and other officers, slain and taken prisoners. With a relation of the Duke of York his landing at Yarmouth in Norfolk with 2000. men.

January 1648

[2], 6 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 12".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A fight the Lord Goring beaten at Coulchester in Essex. The suburbs taken by the Lord Generall, part of it fired. Sir Thomas Honyvvood taken prisoner, and 20 killed. Killed of the enemy 100. and taken 500 prisoners. With the particulars of the said fight. Also a declaration from the gentlemen of South-Wales. And the proceedings of Lieutenant Generall Crumwell.

January 1648

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

The coppie of a letter from Sir Thomas Fairfax his quarters to the Parliament, concerning the great battell betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax and Goring at Langport on Thursday the 10. of July 1645. Where were slaine, 300. dead upon the place. Many caried to Bridgewater. Taken prisoners. 6. colours. 14. Lieutenant Colonels and Majors. 100. Captaines and officers of note. 2000. prisoners. Taken besides. 1200. horse. 40. colours of horse and foot. 4000. armes for horse and foot. 2. peeces of ordnance. 6. cartloads of ammunition. All their bag and baggage that was in the field. L. Gen. Cromwells speech in the head of the armie. 2. garrisons taken from them. A list of the chiefest commanders on our side, that were killed: or wounded. And in what manner the enemies are dispersed into their severall quarters. Also how Major Generall Massey the day before tooke Lievetenant Generall Porter, Lievetenant Generall of Gorings horse ... and the enemie pursued to Bridgewater, ...

Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

[2], 6 p.At foot of title, above imprint: Appointed to be printed, and pubished according to order.P...

Three letters from Sir Thomas Fairfax his armie. The one, from a gentleman residing there, to a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons. Fully relating the manner of the late fight betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax, and Generall Gorings forces in Sutton-field neere Lamport, on Thursday last July 10. wherein the enemies whole army was routed, about 2000. Prisoners, 4000. armes, neere 2000. horse, and 40. colours taken, besides many horse and prisoners in the pursuit, and Goring and his scattered forces fled into Bridgewater. Also the particulars of the fight between Major General Massey's and the enemies forces, neere Ilmore, on Wednesday last, July 9. where he tooke 500. of the enemies horse, 200. prisoners, 2. majors, 6. captains, 9. colours, and 30. slaine on the place. Published by authority.

S. J.

January 1645

[8] p.The second letter is signed and dated: Your affectionate friend, S.J. Lamport, 11. July, 1645....

A fuller relation of that miraculous victory which it pleased God to give unto the Parliaments forces under the command of the Right Honourable the Lord Fairefax, against the Earle of New Castles army at Wakefield in Yorkshire where they took prisoners, General Goring, Sir Thomas Bland, 2 colonels, Sergeant Major Car, 13 captaines, 1500 souldiers, 27 colours of foot, 3 cornets of horse, 4 lieutenants, 15 ensignes, and 1 cornet, 4 pieces of ordnance, all their ammunition, and a great number of armes, with the losse of seven common souldiers : sent in two letters to the Honourable 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 Lord Goring.

Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.
Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663.
Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.

January 1643

8 p.First letter signed: Fer. Fairfax.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

A true relation of the storming Bristoll, and the taking the town, castle, forts, ordnance, ammunition and arms, by Sir Thomas Fairfax's army, on Thursday the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. Together with severall articles between Prince Rupert, and Generall Fairfax, before the delivering up of the castle. Sent in severall letters to the Honorable William Lenthall Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and read in the said House. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation with the articles, beforthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.
Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.

September 1645

24 p.Signed on page 3: I.R., i.e. John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A letter sent to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, of the fight between His Excellency's the Lord Fairfax forces at Maidstone, and the Kentish forces, June 1. 1648. Printed by the command of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons.

Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.

June 1648

7, [1] p.Signed at end: John Rushworth.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A relation of the good successe of the Parliaments forces under the command of Generall Lesly, the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax, against the forces commanded by Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, on Hesham-Moore, on Tuesday July 2. 1644.: Sent by way of letter from a captain there present, to a friend in London.

W. H.

January 1644

[8] p.Signed W. H.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

A more full relation of the continued successes of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, at, and since the routing of the enemies forces at Torrington.: With a punctuall and perfect list of the names of the cheife commanders, officers and common souldiers, killed, wounded, and taken in the fight and pursuit. The taking of two ships, 10 peices of ordnance, 500 tun of salt, and other provisions, bound for Barnstable and intended for the reliefe of Exeter: with the resolution and proceedings of our army, for a present assault against Barnstable. Also intercepted letters from France, giving intelligence of 8000 foot, 1000 horse, three moneths pay, 10000 l. in bullion in readines to send over to assist the King ag[a]inst the Parliament. And the surprisall of Cardiffe by treachery of the townsmen, and beleaguring of our forces in the castle. Certified by letters to severall members of the Honourable House of Commons on Monday, Feb. 23. 1645. ...

W. C.

[2], 6 p.Dated and signed on page 3: 18 Feb. 1645. W.C.Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason c...

A more exact and perfect relation of the great victory (by Gods providence) obtained by the Parliaments forces under command of Sir Tho. Fairfax in Naisby field, on Saturday 14. June 1645. Where His Majesties army was utterly routed, and all his infantry taken, with many of his horse, bag and baggage, ordnance, armes, and ammunition, and what losse was on both sides: with the number of officers and souldiers taken prisoner. Being a letter from a gentleman in Northampton, to his friend in London. Published by command.

Gentleman in Northampton.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Dated at end: 15 June, 1645.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 17".Reproduction of the orig...

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 true relation of a brave defeat given by the forces in Plimouth, to Sellum Greenvile, on Tuesday, the eighteenth of February, 1644.: Written thence by a sure hand to a speciall friend in London, and confirmed by many that were eye-witnesses of the same. With the taking of one lieutenant colonell, one major, some captaines, foure lieutenants, two ensignes, 92 common souldiers. There were also taken about 300 armes, good store of mattocks, shovels and faggots. Published according to order.

I. P.

January 1645

[2], 6 p.Signed on page 5: I.P.Annotation on Thomason copy: "1st March 1644"; the 5 in imprint date ...

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