Whitehall, June 17. 1685
We have an account that the Rebels are marched out of Lyme. There has been a small action at a place called Bridport about six miles from Lyme. On Sunday last at about three o’clock in the morning, the Duke of Monmouth marched out of Lyme with about 60 horse and 120 foot, and went with them two miles. The Duke of Monmouth then left them to be commanded by Lord Grey (as one of the Rebels has confessed since he was taken) whose horse was shot under him and forced to pull off his boots that the better make his escape. The rebels came into Bridport firing there guns and pistols very thick, and some of them attacked an Inn where they found about 10 horse and killed Mr Wadham Strangways and Mr Howard Coaker and wounded Mr Harvey who lives near Sherborne. During which time the rest of the Gentlemen who were volunteers, and the soldiers got to their arms, charged the rebels, killed about seven of them and took 23 prisoners. They made the rest of the Rebels run, leaving about 40 of their muskets behind them; but they carried off one of their officers that was killed.
The King has sent several officers with some troops to the west, where all things are in good posture, the gentry and militia being very forward to show their duty and loyalty to his majesty. And we do not hear of any one gentlemen or person of note gone to the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
