A letter sent from Major-generall Brown, to His Excellency the Earle of Essex. Containing, a true relation of a great victory obtained against the Kings forces neere Abingdon, upon Saturday last, Janu. 11. 1644. Where Sir Henry Gage governour of Oxford, and divers others, of note and quality, were slaine. Januar. 14. 1644. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Jo. Baldwin, secretary to his Excellency.

Good newes from Portsmouth,: declaring how Colonell Richard Norton governour of Southhampton, met with my Lord Craford and Colonell Ennis regiments, routed them, killed one captaine and captain-lieutenant, besides common souldiers, and took many prisoners, with the losse of onely two men. Sent in a letter to his Excellency (from the said Colonell) and published by his command, for the better satisfaction of such as desire to heare the truth. Jan. 8. 1643. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed. John Baldwin Secretary to his Excellency.

Norton, Richard, 1614 or 15-1691.

[2], 5, [1] p.Signed R. Norton.Addressed to Robert, Earl of Essex.Reproduction of the original in th...

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

The copie of a letter sent from Exeter, by a gentleman of quality, to a worthy friend of his dwelling in London.: Shewing, how the enemy have besieged the said city, and how they lye quartered about it: with a true relation of a fight between the citizens and the cavaliers, wherein the citizens took 80. prisoners from them. Moreover how the Earl of Warwick arriving at a place called Apsom, sent to the high sheriffe to raise the county, which he denied; whereupon the Earl sent 3. or 4. small ships, who battered down a fort where the cavaleirs harboured, to the ground, and flew 60. or 70. of them. Together with other remarkable matters, of speciall note and consequence. This is entred into the register book of Stationers Hall, and printed according to order.

I. S.

January 1643

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Sir VVillam [sic] Balfores letter of March 30. 1644. to His Excellency the Earl of Essex Ld Generall· It is his Exellencies pleasure that this letter be forth-with printed. Jo. Baldwin secretary to his Excellency.

Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.

January 1644

8 p.An account of the battle of Cheriton, 29 March 1644.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 2d.".Re...

A full relation of the defeate given, and victory obtained upon Saturday last, by our forces at Abbington: commanded by that noble and faithfull commander, Major Generall Browne, against the Oxford forces, commanded by the two Princes, Rupert, and Maurice, who then with much confidence came to storm and take the aforesaid garrison. In a letter from Collonell Samuel Harsnet, to Captaine Jones in London. Imprimatur, Ja. Cranford.

Harsnet, Samuel.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 5 in the imprint date is crossed out; "Jan: 13"; "164...

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...

A letter from Colonell Pane Governour of Abbington, to Major Generall Browne:: concerning the gaining of Abbington by the enemy, and its recovery by our forces. Withall the severall passages in the taking and retaking of the same. With an other letter from an officer of the said gerrison [sic] to a worthy friend. Commanded to be forthwith printed and published.

Payne, George, colonel.
W., M.

[2], 6 p.The letter from the "Officer of the said Gerrison" is dated and signed: Abingdon March 2. 1...

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...

Good news for England or, A relation of more victories obtained by the Sweads, against the King of Denmarke.: Certified in severall letters of good credit, dated at Hamborough, January 16 & 19, 1644.

Torstenson, Lennart, greve av Ortala, 1603-1651.

[8] p."A copy of a letter sent by .. General Torstensohn": p. [6].Reproduction of the original in th...

A letter of a great victory obtained by Sir Miles Livesey, neer Kingstone, on Friday July 7. 1648. The Duke of Buckingham routed, where was slain, the Lord Francis Villers, the Duke of Bucking-hams brother Col. Tho. Howard, the Earle of Berkshires son, 20 officers and souldiers, the Earle of Holland hurt, 200 wounded, 200 horse taken, 100 taken prisoners, &c.

Frierson, Henry.

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An abstract of a letter from Lieutenant-Generall Crumwell to Sir Thomas Fairfax commander in chiefe of the forces raised for the defence of the kingdome. Dated April 26. 1645. Of a great victory obtained by the said Lieutenant Generall Crumwell against a party of the Earle of Northamptons regiment, the Lord Wilmots regiment, and the Queenes regiment of horse neere Oxford. 200. killed in the fight, and in the chase. 200. prisoners taken. [double brace] 400. horse. The queens own colours. And great store of arms. Also, the taking of Bletchington-house by Lieutenant Generall Crumwell, a garrison of the Kings neere Oxford and kept by Colonell Windebanke, whether the residue of the enemy that escaped the former fight fled. With the coppy of the articles upon the surrender of the said house. 72 horse more taken in this house, 300 muskets, and great store of other armes and ammunition. Published by authority.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1645

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: Ap: 28".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A happy victory obtained by the trained band of Oxford,: against 400. cavaleers that had intrencht themselves neere the said city. Sept. 7. 1642. With the manner how the battell was fought, and the number of those that were slain on both sides. Whereunto is annexed the resolution of the Earle of Essex, Lord generall of the Parliaments army, who is set forth from London on Friday, Septemb. 9. Declaring the places where he is now reported to march. With the comming of 1100. Welchmen to the Standard at Nottingham. Signified to the House of Commons, Sep. 8.

[2], 5, [1] p.Imperfect: Page 6 of text is lacking on filmed copy.Date of publication from Wing.Repr...

A relation of the victory obtained by Sr. Thomas Fairfax, Generall of the Parliaments forces, over the enemies forces, neer Harborough, on Saturday, June, 14. 1645. Being a letter brought from the army by the city scout, to the Right Worshipfull William Gibbs, Alderman, and Sheriffe of the city of London.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Good nevves out of Flanders. The coppy of a letter sent from the most victorious his Highnesse the Prince of Orange his leaguer before Sasse of Gent; by a commander there, unto an eminent person at present in England. Concerning the taking and surrender of that inpregnable place Sasse of Gent, Wednesday the 7th. of September, 1644. new stile, the 40. day it was beleaguered.

January 1644

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 11th".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

A letter from Generall Leven, the Lord Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester, to the committee of both kingdoms, and by them communicated to the Parliament concerning the great victory it hath pleased God to give them over the forces under the command of Prince Rupert and the Marquesse of Newcastle, at Marston-Moor, near York, July the second, 1644 / signed thus, Leven, Lindsey, F. Fairfax, Tho. Hatcher, Manchester ; expressing also what number of the enemy are slain, what number taken prisoners, and what ordnance, arms and ammunition the enemy lost ; also an order of the Commons assembled in Parliament, for Thursday the 18 of this present July, for a day of publike thanksgiving throughout the whole kingdom ...

Leven, Alexander Leslie, 1580?-1661.
Hatcher, Thomas, 1589?-1677.
Balcarres, Alexander Lindsay, 1618-1659.
Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, 1584-1648.
Manchester, Edward Montagu, 1602-1671.

January 1644

16 p."Die Mercurii, 10 Julii, 1644. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament that this letter be forthwi...

Good newes from Portsmouth,: declaring how Colonell Richard Norton governour of Southhampton, met with my Lord Craford and Colonell Ennis regiments, routed them, killed one captaine and captain-lieutenant, besides common souldiers, and took many prisoners, with the losse of onely two men. Sent in a letter to his Excellency (from the said Colonell) and published by his command, for the better satisfaction of such as desire to heare the truth. Jan. 8. 1643. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed. John Baldwin Secretary to his Excellency.

Norton, Richard, 1614 or 15-1691.

[2], 5, [1] p.Signed R. Norton.Addressed to Robert, Earl of Essex.Reproduction of the original in th...

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

The copie of a letter sent from Exeter, by a gentleman of quality, to a worthy friend of his dwelling in London.: Shewing, how the enemy have besieged the said city, and how they lye quartered about it: with a true relation of a fight between the citizens and the cavaliers, wherein the citizens took 80. prisoners from them. Moreover how the Earl of Warwick arriving at a place called Apsom, sent to the high sheriffe to raise the county, which he denied; whereupon the Earl sent 3. or 4. small ships, who battered down a fort where the cavaleirs harboured, to the ground, and flew 60. or 70. of them. Together with other remarkable matters, of speciall note and consequence. This is entred into the register book of Stationers Hall, and printed according to order.

I. S.

January 1643

[2], 6 p.Signed at end: I.S.reproduction of the original in the British Library.Annotation on Thomas...

Sir VVillam [sic] Balfores letter of March 30. 1644. to His Excellency the Earl of Essex Ld Generall· It is his Exellencies pleasure that this letter be forth-with printed. Jo. Baldwin secretary to his Excellency.

Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660.
Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.

January 1644

8 p.An account of the battle of Cheriton, 29 March 1644.Annotation on Thomason copy: "April. 2d.".Re...

A full relation of the defeate given, and victory obtained upon Saturday last, by our forces at Abbington: commanded by that noble and faithfull commander, Major Generall Browne, against the Oxford forces, commanded by the two Princes, Rupert, and Maurice, who then with much confidence came to storm and take the aforesaid garrison. In a letter from Collonell Samuel Harsnet, to Captaine Jones in London. Imprimatur, Ja. Cranford.

Harsnet, Samuel.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 5 in the imprint date is crossed out; "Jan: 13"; "164...

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...

A letter from Colonell Pane Governour of Abbington, to Major Generall Browne:: concerning the gaining of Abbington by the enemy, and its recovery by our forces. Withall the severall passages in the taking and retaking of the same. With an other letter from an officer of the said gerrison [sic] to a worthy friend. Commanded to be forthwith printed and published.

Payne, George, colonel.
W., M.

[2], 6 p.The letter from the "Officer of the said Gerrison" is dated and signed: Abingdon March 2. 1...

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...

Good news for England or, A relation of more victories obtained by the Sweads, against the King of Denmarke.: Certified in severall letters of good credit, dated at Hamborough, January 16 & 19, 1644.

Torstenson, Lennart, greve av Ortala, 1603-1651.

[8] p."A copy of a letter sent by .. General Torstensohn": p. [6].Reproduction of the original in th...

A letter of a great victory obtained by Sir Miles Livesey, neer Kingstone, on Friday July 7. 1648. The Duke of Buckingham routed, where was slain, the Lord Francis Villers, the Duke of Bucking-hams brother Col. Tho. Howard, the Earle of Berkshires son, 20 officers and souldiers, the Earle of Holland hurt, 200 wounded, 200 horse taken, 100 taken prisoners, &c.

Frierson, Henry.

1 sheet ([1] p.)Signed at end of letter: Hen. Frierson.Publication date from Wing.Reproduction of th...

An abstract of a letter from Lieutenant-Generall Crumwell to Sir Thomas Fairfax commander in chiefe of the forces raised for the defence of the kingdome. Dated April 26. 1645. Of a great victory obtained by the said Lieutenant Generall Crumwell against a party of the Earle of Northamptons regiment, the Lord Wilmots regiment, and the Queenes regiment of horse neere Oxford. 200. killed in the fight, and in the chase. 200. prisoners taken. [double brace] 400. horse. The queens own colours. And great store of arms. Also, the taking of Bletchington-house by Lieutenant Generall Crumwell, a garrison of the Kings neere Oxford and kept by Colonell Windebanke, whether the residue of the enemy that escaped the former fight fled. With the coppy of the articles upon the surrender of the said house. 72 horse more taken in this house, 300 muskets, and great store of other armes and ammunition. Published by authority.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.

January 1645

7, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: Ap: 28".Reproduction of the original in the British Library

A happy victory obtained by the trained band of Oxford,: against 400. cavaleers that had intrencht themselves neere the said city. Sept. 7. 1642. With the manner how the battell was fought, and the number of those that were slain on both sides. Whereunto is annexed the resolution of the Earle of Essex, Lord generall of the Parliaments army, who is set forth from London on Friday, Septemb. 9. Declaring the places where he is now reported to march. With the comming of 1100. Welchmen to the Standard at Nottingham. Signified to the House of Commons, Sep. 8.

[2], 5, [1] p.Imperfect: Page 6 of text is lacking on filmed copy.Date of publication from Wing.Repr...

A relation of the victory obtained by Sr. Thomas Fairfax, Generall of the Parliaments forces, over the enemies forces, neer Harborough, on Saturday, June, 14. 1645. Being a letter brought from the army by the city scout, to the Right Worshipfull William Gibbs, Alderman, and Sheriffe of the city of London.

January 1645

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 16".Reproduction of the original in the British Lib...

Good nevves out of Flanders. The coppy of a letter sent from the most victorious his Highnesse the Prince of Orange his leaguer before Sasse of Gent; by a commander there, unto an eminent person at present in England. Concerning the taking and surrender of that inpregnable place Sasse of Gent, Wednesday the 7th. of September, 1644. new stile, the 40. day it was beleaguered.

January 1644

[2], 5, [1] p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 11th".Reproduction of the original in the British ...

A letter from Generall Leven, the Lord Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester, to the committee of both kingdoms, and by them communicated to the Parliament concerning the great victory it hath pleased God to give them over the forces under the command of Prince Rupert and the Marquesse of Newcastle, at Marston-Moor, near York, July the second, 1644 / signed thus, Leven, Lindsey, F. Fairfax, Tho. Hatcher, Manchester ; expressing also what number of the enemy are slain, what number taken prisoners, and what ordnance, arms and ammunition the enemy lost ; also an order of the Commons assembled in Parliament, for Thursday the 18 of this present July, for a day of publike thanksgiving throughout the whole kingdom ...

Leven, Alexander Leslie, 1580?-1661.
Hatcher, Thomas, 1589?-1677.
Balcarres, Alexander Lindsay, 1618-1659.
Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, 1584-1648.
Manchester, Edward Montagu, 1602-1671.

January 1644

16 p."Die Mercurii, 10 Julii, 1644. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament that this letter be forthwi...

Good newes from Portsmouth,: declaring how Colonell Richard Norton governour of Southhampton, met with my Lord Craford and Colonell Ennis regiments, routed them, killed one captaine and captain-lieutenant, besides common souldiers, and took many prisoners, with the losse of onely two men. Sent in a letter to his Excellency (from the said Colonell) and published by his command, for the better satisfaction of such as desire to heare the truth. Jan. 8. 1643. It is his Excellencies pleasure that this letter be forthwith printed. John Baldwin Secretary to his Excellency.

Norton, Richard, 1614 or 15-1691.

[2], 5, [1] p.Signed R. Norton.Addressed to Robert, Earl of Essex.Reproduction of the original in th...

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

The copie of a letter sent from Exeter, by a gentleman of quality, to a worthy friend of his dwelling in London.: Shewing, how the enemy have besieged the said city, and how they lye quartered about it: with a true relation of a fight between the citizens and the cavaliers, wherein the citizens took 80. prisoners from them. Moreover how the Earl of Warwick arriving at a place called Apsom, sent to the high sheriffe to raise the county, which he denied; whereupon the Earl sent 3. or 4. small ships, who battered down a fort where the cavaleirs harboured, to the ground, and flew 60. or 70. of them. Together with other remarkable matters, of speciall note and consequence. This is entred into the register book of Stationers Hall, and printed according to order.

I. S.

January 1643

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