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A40966 A Further and full account of the great and entire victory obtained by Their Majesties forces in Ireland, under the command of Lieutenant-General Ginckle, on Sunday July 12, 1691 1691 (1691) Wing F528; ESTC R31502 1,316 1 View Text
A40308 Generall Fairfax's letter to the Honorable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning the storming and taking of Tiverton Castle and Church. Together with a perfect list of the commanders and souldiers that were taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter and list be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1645 (1645) Wing F197; ESTC R200339 1,406 8 View Text
A63701 A true relation of the late fight betweene Sr. VVilliam VVallers forces and those sent from Oxford with the manner of Sir William Wallers retreat to Bristoll, and the condition of his army at this present / sent from a Colonell in that army now in Bristoll to a friend of his in London. Colonell in the Army. 1643 (1643) Wing T2981; ESTC R1826 1,426 7 View Text
A49673 A Fight in Ireland between the Lord Lievt. Cromwels forces and the Lord Inchequeens army neer Washford, the number killed and taken prisoners, Col. Trevor wounded and the Lord Inchequeens colours taken, General Oneal dead and the Lord Lievt. drawing away his forces from besieging Duncanon : also the taking of Capt. Plunkets ship with 36 pieces of ordnance with four other ships of a great value, and the manner of Capt. Plunckets escape for his life in a long-boat. 1649 (1649) Wing L53A; ESTC R30487 1,623 10 View Text
A80927 A letter from the Lord General, dated the one and twentieth day of July, to the Right Honorable William Lenthal Esq; speaker of the Parliament of the Common-wealth of England. Shewing the great mercies of almighty God in the late success given to the Parliaments forces in Scotland, against the enemy there. Friday, the 25 of July. 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1651 (1651) Wing C7095; Thomason E638_1; ESTC R206620 1,677 8 View Text
A85594 A great fight in Ireland between the Lord Lievt. Cromwels forces and the Lord Inchequeens army neer Washford, the number killed and taken prisoners, Col Trevor wounded, and the Lord Inchequeens colours taken General Oneal dead, and the Lord Lievt. drawing away his forces from besieging Duncanon, also the taking of Capt. Plunkets ship with 36 pieces of ordnance with four other ships of a great value, and the manner of Capt. Plunckets escape for his life in a long-boat. Together with a letter of news concerning Col. King, and Col. Johnston, and sixty sail of ships with soldiers, going for Scotland, with the reason and uncertrinty [sic] of that report. 1649 (1649) Wing G1697; Thomason E584_2; ESTC R206217 1,705 8 View Text
A47495 A letter from Major-General Kirk in Ireland to his friend in London. From His Majesties camp near Dublin, July the 4th. 1690. Kirke, Percy, 1646?-1691. 1690 (1690) Wing K625B; ESTC R220035 1,706 2 View Text
A87076 The Happy successe of the Parliaments armie at Nevvport and some other places. Who with the Northamptonshire forces this last week at severall times, have slain & taken prisoners neere upon a hundred of the enemies, 2. captaines, 3. cornets, & a trumpeter, and taken divers of their horses, with the losse of 6. men and 15. prisoners. As it was sent in a letter from the army, & published for the satisfaction of all those that have any friends in the service, and would willingly be informed of the truth and nothing else. This is licenced, and entered into the Hall booke according to order. 1643 (1643) Wing H676; Thomason E75_19 1,832 8 View Text
A84630 A letter sent from the right honorable the Lord Fairfax, to the committee of both kingdoms: concerning the great victory, lately obtained (by Gods blessing) at Selby in York-shire. Wherein is more exactly set forth the manner of performing that gallant service, then hath been published in former relations. Together with a list of the commanders that were there taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this letter, with the list, and the order for Thanksgiving on Tuesday next, be printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl.D. Com. Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1644 (1644) Wing F121; Thomason E43_14; ESTC R9225 1,946 8 View Text
A52634 A Narrative of the great and bloody fight between the Prince of Orange and the Duke of Orleans, the King of Frances General, near the city of St. Omers, on Sunday the first of April 1677 with the numbers of the kil'd and wounded men, being an impartial account. 1677 (1677) Wing N187; ESTC R8577 1,979 5 View Text
A77446 A brief narrative of the great victorie, which it hath pleased God to give to the Armie of this Common-wealth against the Scots Armie, near Dunbar, in Scotland, on Tuesdaie morning, the third of this instant September, related to the Council of State by an express messenger of the Lord General, sent from the Armie; which messenger was present at the action. 1650 (1650) Wing B4613; Thomason E612_7; ESTC R206480 2,019 7 View Text
A85626 A great victory by the blessing of God, obtained by the Parliaments forces, against the Scots forces. Commanded by the Earl of Derby, on the 25 of August 1651. neer Wigon in Lancashire. Certifyed by a letter from Col Lilburne, and two letters from Chester. Also a letter from Col. Birche, to Mr. Speaker. 1500. Totally routed, Earl of Derby wounded and pursued towards Boleon. L. Widdrington mortally wounded & taken prisoner. 400 prisoners taken, amongst which many officers and gentlemen of note. Slaine 3 knights and divers Collonels, and other considerable officers and gentlemen. With a list of the chief particulars of the victory. Imprimatur Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti. 1651 (1651) Wing G1765; Thomason E640_27; ESTC R206686 2,088 9 View Text
A30173 Another happy victorie obtained by His Excellencie the Earle of Essex, Decemb. 21 with 7000 men consisting of five regiments of foot commanded by these worthies, viz. the Lord Rochford, the Lord Roberts, Sir Iohn Meldrum, Sir William Constable : together with 17 troopes of horse commanded by the Lord Fielding, Sr. Philip Stapleton and Sir William Balfore : against 9000 of the Kings army, who were comming from Oxford towards Wellingford and Reading to relieve the rest of their forces that lay thereabouts : declaring also how His Excellencie obtained the victory in slaying and taking prisoners two of His Maiesties foot regiments and putting to flight the greatest part of the horse, taking from them 5 piece of ordnance and store of ammunition. Balfour, William, Sir, d. 1660. 1642 (1642) Wing B556; ESTC R19063 2,303 8 View Text
A46307 Journal of the king's march from Kilsburgh to His Majesties happy entring Dublin on Saturday, July the 5th, 1690 1690 (1690) Wing J1098; ESTC R30924 2,314 3 View Text
A95197 A true relation of the daily proceedings and transactions of the Army in Scotland under his Excellency the Lord Gen. Cromwell. / Certified by letters from the Head-quarters at Stonehill in Scotland, Aug. 23. And published by authority. England and Wales. Army. 1650 (1650) Wing T2941; Thomason E610_8; ESTC R206337 2,365 8 View Text
A92406 An exact relation of the last newes from the quarters of His Excellency, the Lord Generall of the Scottish Army. Dated from Sunderland March 12. 1643. Fully relating every dayes passage, from their passing over the river of Tine, their taking of Sunderland, and a vast quantity of coales appertaining to delinquents. With propositions to the City of London for the sending out shipping for coales from thence: and sundry other proceedings of that Army in their marching towards Duresme, and in mannaging the siege against Newcastle. From February 27. to March 12. 1643. W. R. 1644 (1644) Wing R95; Thomason E37_3; ESTC R11652 2,476 10 View Text
A08163 The relation of all the last passages of the warres in the Palatinate, and how both armies haue disposed themselues vnto further enterprises Wherein is set forth the vallourous repulse of Monsieur Tilley from Heidelberg; with his great losse of men before it. Together with his iourney into the Marquis of Tourlachs country; and his plot for the taking in of all the three townes, Heidelbergh, Manheim, and Frankendale; with Generall Veres provision, to hinder that designe. Moreover the exployts of Count Mansfeild, and of Brunswicke in Alsatia; and of their passage thence through Lorraine towards Luxumborgh, and Burgundy; with the King of Bohemia's arrivall at Sedan. And lastly, the siege of Bergen ap [sic] Zoon by Spinola. Written from Frankendale the 20. and out of Lorraine the 23. of Iuly 1622. Stilo novo. Printed this eighteenth of Iuly. 1622 (1622) STC 18507.63; ESTC S120107 2,493 10 View Text
A86273 A letter from Colonel Hewson from Finagh in Ireland, of the 14 of March, 1650. To the honorable William Lenthal Esq; speaker of the Parliament of England: vvith articles of the surrender of Finagh castle, and other strong holds. And a list of the prisoners taken. Die Martis, 25 Martii, 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, that this letter and articles, with a list of the prisoners taken, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Hewson, John, d. 1662.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1651 (1651) Wing H1645; Thomason E626_11; ESTC R206523 2,540 8 View Text
A82117 The declaration of the armie concerning the City of London; and a letter to the Royalists of the said city, touching their bloudy and inhumane proceedings against the Army. With their resolution and protestation, touching their designes within the city, and that if they put them into execution, they will put hundreds of them to the sword, and hang their quarters upon the gates, and set their heads upon the spires of steeples. Also, a great plot discovered against the kingdom and city, and a great overthrow given to the Danes upon the Scottish seas. Published for generall satisfaction to undecieve the people of England. England and Wales. Army. 1648 (1648) Wing D631; Thomason E465_38; ESTC R205215 2,592 7 View Text
A90073 Nevves from Bowe, and the Earle of Norwich his speech at a randevous on Pickenden Heath, who is designed Generall of the enemies forces. With the coppy of a new oath taken concerning what shall be concluded and resolvbed upon at their councells, and for effecting their results. Also the particular relation of the whole businesse in Kent, and a list of the names of prisoners taken at Maidstone viz. Sir Gamaliel Dudley. Sir William Brockman. Esquire Scott. Major Price. And many other of quality. Those which are escaped and were very active, are the Earle of Norwich. Esquire Hales. Sir VVilliam Compton. Sir Thomas Peyton. Sir Bernard Gascoine. Sir Iohn Many. And divers others. Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663. 1648 (1648) Wing N950; Thomason E446_9; ESTC R204816 2,601 8 View Text
A48137 A letter sent from a worthy divine to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of the city of London being a true relation of the battaile fought betweene His Majesty and His Excellence the Earle of Essex : from Warwicke castle the 24 of October 1642, at two a clock in the morning : together with a prayer for the happy uniting of the King and Parliament, fit to be used by all good Christians daily in their houses. Byfield, Adoniram, d. 1660. 1642 (1642) Wing L1597; ESTC R13885 2,647 8 View Text
A76898 Bloudy nevves from Scotland declaring the particulars of a great and bloudy fight neer Sterling Bridge, between the English forces commanded by Lieuienant [sic] Generall Cromwell, and the Scottish forces, commanded by Major Generall Monro. With the full particulars fo the fight, the manner of their ingagement, the number killed and taken prisoners, the totall routing of Major Gen. Monro and all his forces, and taking of all his ordnance, arms and ammunition. Also, the Scots declaration to Lieut. Gen. Cromwell, and his express demands to his Army. With the discovery of a bloudy plot against the Lord Gen. Fairfax, shewing the manner how he should have been stabbed at St. Albans, and 40 Parliament men put to the sword. 1648 (1648) Wing B3276; Thomason E465_22; ESTC R205192 2,669 8 View Text
A78314 A more true and an exacter relation of the battaile of Keynton, then any formerly. Written by T.C. One of the chaplains in the army, and sent to a friend of his, a learned divine in this city, and by him published for the satisfaction of all such as are desirous to be informed in the truth. T. C., one of the chaplains in the army. 1642 (1642) Wing C137; Thomason E128_20; ESTC R22151 2,764 7 View Text
A85039 A fuller narrative of the late victory obtained by Col: Generall Poyntz against His Majesties forces neer Chester. As it was presented by Col: Laurence Parsons, Quartermaster Generall, who was a principall actor in the businesse, to the Honorable House of Commons, on Monday, Sept. 29. 1645. and read in the said House. With a more perfect list of the prisoners taken, and amongst the rest, Sir Tho: Glemham, and others of note. I appoint Mr. William Liptrat my servant, being agent to the Colonel Generall, to print this relation: W: Lenthall, Speaker. 1645 (1645) Wing F2488; Thomason E303_21; ESTC R200299 2,827 8 View Text
A76793 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. 1645 (1645) Wing B3092; Thomason E293_8; ESTC R200160 2,858 7 View Text
A76074 Two letters from William Basil Esq; Attorney General of Ireland; the one, to the Right Honorable, John Bradshaw, Lord President of the Councel of State: the other, to the Right Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Parliament of England, of a great victory obtained by the Parliaments forces in the north of Ireland, on the plains of Lisne-garvy, against the enemy there: wherein were 1400 slain, Colonel John Hamilton taken prisoner, and seventeen more of quality. With a relation of the taking of Dumcree; and of the surrender of Carrickfergus upon articles. Ordered by the Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Basill, William.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1649 (1649) Wing B1028; Thomason E587_1; ESTC R206272 2,863 7 View Text
A84216 An exact relation of the siege before Yorke: of the taking of the suburbs, and of the approaches made within 40. yards of the walls: of the taking of the Kings mannor house there: and how the associated forces of Essex, Suffolk, &c. under the Earle of Manchester, have severall times repulsed the enemy, and preserved some part of the suburbs from being consumed with fire. As it is sent in severall letters, dated at the Leaguer before York, the 6. and 7. of June. Published by Authority. 1644 (1644) Wing E3697; Thomason E50_30; ESTC R23535 3,123 8 View Text
A76176 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. J. B. 1642 (1642) Wing B128; Thomason E124_33; ESTC R14507 3,222 8 View Text
A90919 A letter from Colonell Generall Poynts, to the Honourable William Lenthall Speaker of the House of Commons: concerning Sir Tho. Glenham, Colonell Gerard, [brace] and [brace] Sir Marmaduke Langdale, in the last fight neere Chester. With a perfect narration of Colonell Parsons of the said proceedings: and the number of horse and men taken in the pursuit, and which way His Majesty is fled. Die Lune, 29 Septemb. 1645. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament that Col. Gen. Poynts his letter, with Colonell Parsons relation be forthwith printed and published. J. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum. Poyntz, Sydenham.; Parsons, Colonell.; Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1645 (1645) Wing P3135; Thomason E303_24; ESTC R200301 3,234 8 View Text
A95269 A true relation of the routing the Scotish army near Dunbar, Sept. 3. instant: the particulars of the fight, numbers slain, and prize taken. With an exact list of the names of the prisoners. Certified by letters from the head-quarters of the Army, Septemb. 4. Also the Lord Generals proclamation concerning the prisoners and wounded men left in the field. Imprimatur Joh: Rushworth. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1650 (1650) Wing T3040; Thomason E612_9; ESTC R203837 3,381 15 View Text
A84388 An exact and full relation of the last fight, between the Kings forces and Sir William Waller. Sent in a letter from an officer in the army to his friend in London. Printed to prevent mis-information. Ellis, Thomas. 1644 (1644) Wing E605; Thomason E53_18; ESTC R15018 3,491 8 View Text
A88073 A declaration of His Excellency the Earle of Leven: concerning the rising of the Scotish army from the seige of the city of Hereford. Published by authority. Leven, Alexander Leslie, Earl of, 1580?-1661. 1645 (1645) Wing L1810; Thomason E301_8; ESTC R200265 3,505 11 View Text
A85624 Great victories obtained by the Earle of Denbigh at Shrewsbury, Chulmely, aud [sic] other parts in Cheshire. Where were taken prisoners. The Lord Newports sonne, Lieutenant Colonell Horton, Serjeant Major Manly governour of Banger, Sergeant Major Fisher, 1 lieutenant colonells colours, and others. 100 armes. 2 barrels of powder and store of bullets. 66 prisoners more, amongst which some others of note, good horse, and other purchase. Sergeant Major Pinkney slain on our side, and 5 or 6 wounded. With the copie of the oath that was imposed on the cavaliers before the garrison was taken. Published according to order. 1644 (1644) Wing G1760; Thomason E2_12; ESTC R766 3,531 8 View Text
A57921 A letter sent to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons Concerning Sir Tho: Fairfax's gallant proceedings in Cornwal, since his advance from Torrington and Launceston to Bodman, where they have taken divers prisoners, and Prince Charls driven into Pendennis-Castle. Appointed by the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; to be forthwith printed and published. Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690. 1646 (1646) Wing R2322; ESTC R200654 3,612 7 View Text
A90039 A Full relation of the great defeat given to the Cornish Cavalliers, by Sergeant Major Generall Chudley. Confirmed by divers letters from those parts to severall merchants in London. W. N. 1643 (1643) Wing N81; Thomason E100_20; ESTC R8854 3,616 8 View Text
A90652 Englands sorrow for the losse of their late generall or an epitaph upon his Excellencie Robert Earle of Essex, &c. Who died September 15. 1646. with a perfect memoriall of the particular services and battels that he himself was engaged in person. Philipot, Thomas, d. 1682. 1646 (1646) Wing P1996; Thomason 669.f.10[88]; ESTC R210630 3,649 1 View Text
A78411 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. 1646 (1646) Wing C159; Thomason E325_2; ESTC R200619 3,663 9 View Text
A57927 A true relation concerning the late fight at Torrington between the forces under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the forces under the command of Lord Hopton and others : sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq., speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and by him appointed to be forthwith printed and published. Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.; Lenthall, William, 1591-1662. 1645 (1645) Wing R2334A; ESTC R25118 3,665 10 View Text
B06226 A true copy of a letter, from the justices of the Kingdom of Ireland, to the Privy Council of Scotland. Cuningsbey, Thomas, fl. 1691.; Porter, Charles, Sir, d. 1696. 1691 (1691) Wing T2615A; ESTC R185627 3,979 10 View Text
A83291 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, for Thursday next to be a day of thanksgiving within the lines of communication. And throughout the whole kingdome the 27. of this instant Iune, for the great victory. Obtained against the Kings forces, nere Knasby in Northampton-shire the fourteenth of this instant Iune. And ordered to be forthwith printed and published. Hen. Elsynge, Cler. Parl. Dom. Com. Together with two exact relations of the said victory the one from Livtenant Generall Cromwell to the Speaker of the house of Commons. The other from a gallant gentleman of publique imployment in that service, who relates all the particulars of the whole day, & what persons on both sides were taken, wounded, and kil'd. England and Wales. Parliament.; Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690. 1645 (1645) Wing E2072; Thomason E288_26; ESTC R200108 4,002 9 View Text
A49559 Two letters sent to the Honoble [sic] William Lenthal Esq., Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons the one, concerning the great victory obtained at Cardiffe by the Parliaments forces under the command of Major General Laughorn wherein were slain about two hundred and fifty, eight hundred taken prisoners whereof two lieut. colonels, two majors, ten captains, ten lieutenants, divers ensigns, with other inferior officers : the other, concerning Sir Tho. Fairfax's march into Cornwal. Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676.; Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690. 1645 (1645) Wing L402A; ESTC R200626 4,055 10 View Text
A92691 A true and exact relation of the taking of Colchester, sent in a letter from an officer of the Army, (who was present during the siege in that service,) to a Member of the House of Commons. VVith a list of the ordnance, arms, and of 3076. private souldiers there taken: also a list of the names of most of the officers of note, and an account of the cause of giving no quarter to Sir Charles Lucas, and Sir George Lyle. T. S. 1648 (1648) Wing S186; Thomason E461_24; ESTC R203705 4,072 8 View Text
A31287 A catalogue of remarkable mercies conferred upon the seven associated counties viz. Cambridge, Essex, Hartford, Huntingdon, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincoln. Printed by the command of the Right Honourable Edvvard, Earl of Manchester, the Major Generall thereof, and the committee now residing in Cambridge: and appointed to be published in the severall parish-churches of the aforenamed counties, upon the fourteenth of April, that almighty God may by solemne thanksgiving have the glorie due unto his name. Hereunto is annexed an order for the more solemne keeping of the publick fast. 1644 (1644) Wing C1365A; ESTC R224048 4,195 11 View Text
A88223 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. Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657. 1645 (1645) Wing L2144; Thomason E293_3; ESTC R200158 4,426 8 View Text
A11575 A relation sent to the French king by the Marshall de Schomberg, of the fight betweene the army which he commaundeth, and the army of Mounsier the Duke of Orleans, neere to Castelnau-d'Ary the first of September. 1632. The names of many great mounsieurs, captains, and commaunders slaine of the duke of Orleans side, and some of the kings side. Translated out of the French copie printed at Lyons. Another famous overthrow since given (by that valiant old Protestant souldier, Monsieur de la Force, with onely 800. foote, and 400. horse) to 3000. foote and 400. horse of the Duke of Orleans, vnder the commaund of delbeur, one of the house of Guise; Relation envoyée au roy parmonsieur le mareschal de Schomberg. English Schomberg, Henri de, Comte, 1575-1632. 1632 (1632) STC 21820; ESTC S102604 4,635 12 View Text
A96460 A true and exact relation of the great victories obtained by the Earl of Manchester, and the Lord Fairfax; against the Earl of Newcastles army in the north. As it appears by a letter of Sir William Widdrington, sent to the Earl of Newcastle; which letter was intercepted by the Parliaments Army, and sent to the House of Commons. Together with two letters concerning the said victories: the one from the Right Honourable, the Lo: Fairfax; the other from Sir John Meldrum, to the Honourable, Sir William Lenthall Esquire, speaker of the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this relation and letters forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl.D.Com. Widdrington, William Widdrington, Baron, 1610-1651.; Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.; Meldrum, John, Sir, d. 1645.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1643 (1643) Wing W2089; Thomason E71_22; ESTC R15558 4,803 7 View Text
A85627 A great victory God hath vouchsafed by the Lord Generall Cromwels forces against the Scots. Certifyed by several letters from Scotland. Relating the entring of part of the English army into Fife. 2000 of the Scots slaine. With a list of the particulars of the great and glorious successe therein. And the taking of Callender house by storme. Together with a letter from the Lord Generall to the Right Honourable William Lenthal Speaker of Parliament. Imprimatur Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti. 1651 (1651) Wing G1766; Thomason E638_2; ESTC R30133 4,833 8 View Text
A93894 A full relation of the late victory obtained (through Gods providence) by the forces under the command of Generall Lesley, the Lord Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester; being about twenty seven thousand horse and foot. Against His Majesties forces under the command of Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, being much about the same number. Fought on Marstam-Moor, within 5. miles of York, on the second of July, 1644. With a relation of Prince Ruperts march towards Lancashire, and of the forces sent in pursuit after him; as also of the E of Newcastle and Gen: Kings taking ship for Holland. With the weak condition that York is now in, having quit their great Fort, there not being 500. Souldiers in the town besides citizens. Together with a list of the cornets and ensignes, with their severall Motto's. Sent by the three Generals to the Parliament, by Captain Stewart. Published by authority. Stewart, William, Captain. 1644 (1644) Wing S5530; Thomason E54_19; ESTC R14023 5,317 16 View Text
A88700 A large relation of the fight at Leith neere Edenburgh. Wherein Major Generall Montgomery, Colonell Straughan, with many more of quality of the Scottish party were slaine and wounded. The particulars on both sides fully related, with a list of the prisoners taken, and number kild. Also a perfect account of every dayes transactions and engagements between the armies, since our armies first entring Scotland. Published by authority. Lardner, James, b. 1670. 1650 (1650) Wing L438; Thomason E609_1; ESTC R205935 5,365 8 View Text
A80946 Lieut: General Cromwel's letter to the honorable William Lenthal Esq; speaker of the honorable House of Commons, of the several great victories obtained against the Scots and Sir Marmaduke Langdales forces in the North: where were slain of the Scots party above two thousand, above nine thousand taken prisoners, four or five thousand arms taken, the whole infantry ruined, Duke Hamilton fled into Wales, and Langdale northward, Major General Vandrusk, Colonel Hurry, and Colonel Ennis taken prisoners, who formerly served the Parliament. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this letter be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1648 (1648) Wing C7111; Thomason E460_24; ESTC R205124 5,515 16 View Text
A84792 Sir Thomas Fairfax's letter or summons sent to Sir John Berkley for the surrender of the city of Exceter. With his answer, and the transaction of the treaty, and the names of the commissioners on both sides. As also the summons sent into Newark, and their answer. With the routing of 900. Oxford horse at Faringdon: 500 horse, prisoners, and arms taken by the Abbington forces. Also other news from Oxford, and taking of Portland Castle by Captaine Batten. Printed by the severall originall papers, and published according to order of Parliament. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Berkeley, John, Sir, d. 1678.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1646 (1646) Wing F185; Thomason E330_20; ESTC R200725 5,537 12 View Text
A85266 An extraordinary deliverance, from a cruell plot, and bloudy massacre contrived by the malignants in Bristoll, for the delivering up the said city to Prince Rupert and his forces; but discovered by Gods goodnesse two houres before it should have beene acted, the chiefe conspirators taken, and imprisoned in the castle. Fully and exactly related in a letter from Colonell Fines commander in chiefe there, to the Right Honorable the Lord Say; and three letters more, read at a conference of the Lords and Commons on Tuesday, March 14. 1642. Die Martis, 14 Martii. 1642. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters shall be forthwith printed and published. Io. Browne Cler. Parliamentorum. Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669.; E. H.; R. A.; Reverend minister now residing in Bristoll. 1643 (1643) Wing F873; Thomason E93_10; ESTC R18611 5,765 15 View Text
A84991 A full relation of the great victory obtained by the Parliaments forces under the command of Lievt. Gen. Cromwel against the whole army of the Scots, under the conduct of Duke Hamilton. With the numbers slaine and taken prisoners. Sent in a letter under the Lievt. Generals owne hand: which was read in both Houses of Parliament upon Wednesday the 23 of Aug. 1648. With an order of Parliament for a thanksgiving for the same. Die Mercurii 23 August. 1648. Ordered by the lords assembled in Parliament, that Lievt Generall Cromwels letter be forthwith printed and published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parliament. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. aut 1648 (1648) Wing F2362; Thomason E460_28; ESTC R202169 5,766 9 View Text
A88164 The copy of a letter, from Lieutenant Colonell John Lilburne, to a freind Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.; Marten, Henry, 1602-1680.; Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1645 (1645) Wing L2090; Thomason E296_5; ESTC R202802 5,777 8 View Text
A87246 A perfect narrative of the proceedings of the army under the command of Col. Michael Iones commander in chiefe of the forces in the province of Leymster in their last advance from Dublin; with the taking of the strong castles and forts of Ballysonan, Allan, Black-hall, Raville, and Granye, in the said province. / Sent in a letter to some persons of quality at Westminster. Published by authority. T. I. 1648 (1648) Wing I14; Thomason E468_3; ESTC R205315 5,940 13 View Text
A88058 Letters from Ireland, relating the several great successes it hath pleased God to give unto the Parliaments forces there, in the taking of Drogheda, Trym, Dundalk, Carlingford, and the Nury. Together with a list of the chief commanders, and the number of the officers and soldiers slain in Drogheda. Die Martis, 2 Octobr. 1649. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the several letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, together with so much of Colonel Venables letter as concerns the successes in Ireland, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1649-1650 : Cromwell); Venables, Robert, 1612?-1687.; Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1649 (1649) Wing L1778; Thomason E575_7; ESTC R202725 6,013 15 View Text
A29564 A trve and impartiall relation of the battaile betwixt His Majesties army and that of the rebells neare Newbury in Berk-shire, Sept. 20, 1643 with the severall actions of the Kings army since His Maiesties removing it from before Gloucester : sent in a letter from the army to a noble lord. Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677. 1643 (1643) Wing B4777; ESTC R205220 6,107 11 View Text
A48277 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, Earl of, 1580?-1661.; Hatcher, Thomas, 1589?-1677.; Balcarres, Alexander Lindsay, Earl of, 1618-1659.; Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648.; Manchester, Edward Montagu, Earl of, 1602-1671. 1644 (1644) Wing L1817; ESTC R37975 6,206 16 View Text
A84825 Sir Thomas Fairfax letter to the Honoble William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons. Concerning all the passages of his army since his advance from Exeter, and the manner of routing the Princes and the Lord Hoptons forces at Torrington, together with all the particulars in that expedition. Also another letter from a gentleman of quality, of the whole passages of this great victory. Both which were read in the House of Commons. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these letters be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Rushworth, John, 1612?-1690.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1646 (1646) Wing F195; Thomason E324_15; ESTC R200618 6,321 8 View Text
A67867 A true and impartiall relation of the battaile betwixt, His Majesties Army, and that of the rebells neare Newbery in Berk-shire, Sept. 20, 1643. With the severall actions of the Kings Army since His Maiesties removing it from before Gloucester. Sent in a letter from the Army to a noble lord. Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677. 1643 (1643) Wing B4778; ESTC R5147 6,384 9 View Text
A42858 A glorious victorie obtained by Sir William Waller, and Sir William Balfoure, against the Lord Hoptons forces, neere Alsford, on Fryday last March 29 beeing an exact relation of the whole manner of the fight ... wherein the Lord Hoptons forces were routed ... : with the names of severall commanders and officers of note, which were then taken prisoners / sent in a letter from an intelligent officer in the armie to his friend in London ; with a true coppie of the thanksgiving for the same, appointed to bee read in all churches about London on the Lords day, March 31. H. T. 1644 (1644) Wing G871; ESTC R9097 6,418 17 View Text
A80929 A letter from the Lord General Cromwel from Dunbar; containing a true relation of the proceedings of the Parliament army under his command in Scotland; and the success God was pleased to give them against the Scots Army, in a battle at Dunbar the 3 of September. 1650. Together with a list of the Scotish officers then taken. Die Martis, 10. September. 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that the Lord Generals letter, and the list of names herewith sent, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1650 (1650) Wing C7097; Thomason E612_11; ESTC R206487 6,503 17 View Text
A74387 An act for setting apart Tuesday the eighth of October next, for a day of publique thanks-giving· Together with a narrative and declaration of the grounds and reasons thereof. Die Martis, 17 Septembr. 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act, narrative and declaration be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. Parliament. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1061_17; ESTC R209251 6,749 14 View Text
A74431 An act for setting apart Friday the four and twentieth day of October, one thousand six hundred fifty one, for a day of publique thanksgiving: together with a narrative declaring the grounds and reasons thereof. Friday the 26th of September, 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, that this Act and narrative be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. Parliament. 1651 (1651) Thomason E1061_57; ESTC R209324 6,863 13 View Text
A71004 A True relation of the sad passages between the two armies in the west shewing the perfidious breach of articles by the Kings partie : their horrid crueltie offered to the Lord Generals souldiers in their march from Foy as it is certified by severall letters under the hands of judicious godly men : commanders in the army who were themselves eye-witnesses and patient sufferers in all these cruelties herein expressed / published by G. S. G. S. 1644 (1644) Wing S28; ESTC R18170 6,967 12 View Text
A70110 A most true and exact relation of both the battels fought by His Excellency and his forces against the bloudy cavelliers the one on the 23 of October last, neer Keynton below Edge-Hill in Warwickshire, the other at Worcester by Colonell Brown, Captain Nathaniel and John Fiennes and Colonell Sands and some others : wherein the particulars of each battle is punctually set down at large for the full satisfaction of all people, with the names of the commanders and regiments that valiently stood it out: also the number and names of the chief commanders that were slain on both sides : all which is here faithully set down without favour or partiality to either army / written by a worthy Captain Master Nathaniel Fiennes ... Fiennes, Nathaniel, 1607 or 8-1669. 1642 (1642) Wing F875; ESTC R17004 7,077 10 View Text
A90475 A perfect narrative of the battell of Knocknones, within the county of Cork and province of Munster, on Saturday, the thirteenth of November, betwixt the Parliaments forces under the command of the Lord Inchiquin, Lord President of Munster; and the forces of the Irish rebells under the Lord Taaff, / set downe by an officer of the Parliaments army, present and acting at the fight. Directed to an honorable Member of the House of Commons. Officer of the Parliaments army. 1647 (1647) Wing P1501; Thomason E418_10; ESTC R7371 7,090 15 View Text
A95255 A true relation of the proceedings of the English army now in Scotland, from the two and twentieth day of July, to the first of August. Contained in, and extracted out of the several letters sent from the army and read in Parliament, the sixth of August, 1650. Ordered by the Parliament, that these letters, with the several extracts, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, cleric. Parliamenti. England and Wales. Army. 1650 (1650) Wing T3023; Thomason E608_23; ESTC R205930 7,105 16 View Text
A85041 A fuller relation of Sir Thomas Fairfax's routing all the Kings armies in the vvest, under Prince Charles, the Lord Hopton, the Lord Goring, and all the rest at Torrington: with the manner of the fight, and the number kill'd and taken on both sides. As also the blowing up of Torrington church: Hoptons horse shot under him; and the great dangers His Excellency escaped during the fight. With copies of letters to members of the House of Comons [sic], and from Scoutmaster-Generals quarters. With a list of all the particulars since the coming of the former letter. Commanded to be printed, and are published according to order to prevent all false copies. 1646 (1646) Wing F2491; Thomason E324_6; ESTC R200609 7,368 15 View Text
A63400 A true and impartial account of Their Majesties army in Ireland Discovering the designs of the late K. James, and the French army, since the embarking and landing of His Grace the Duke of Schonberg, to this present time; with the particulars of what happened lately at the siege of Carickfergus, Dundalk, Charlemont, and Cavan, and of several other passages since the army went into winter quarters. Licensed March 28. 1690. J. Fraser. 1690 (1690) Wing T2494A; ESTC R220172 8,502 2 View Text
A13982 A trumpet to call souldiers on to noble actions By the rare and new examples of two Christian kings and a prince, personally meeting in the open field of warre. Viz. Gustanus [sic] the now-present King of Sweden, against Sigismond King of Poland, and the Prince his sonne, in remouing of the siege of Meve, a towne in Poland, which was formerly gotten by the Sweden King, from the Poland. With many memorable stratagems and military occurrences attending on so honourable a designe. Sent out of Sweden, from a great man in the state, and written with his owne hand. Translated out of the Latine copie. 1627 (1627) STC 24295; ESTC S102475 8,971 18 View Text
A81015 The transactions of several matters between Lieut: Gen: Cromwel and the Scots, for surrendring the towns of Bervvick, Carlisle, and all other garisons belonging to the kingdom of England. Together with the reason of Lieut: Gen: Cromwels entring the Kingdom of Scotland to assist the marquis of Argyle. Die Jovis, 28 Septembr. 1648. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that the extracts of the letters of the committee at Derby-house to Lieut: General Cromwel, and the whole dispatch from Lieut: General Cromwel now reported, and the votes thereupon, be forthwith printed and published. H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1648 (1648) Wing C7176D; Thomason E465_18; ESTC R201085 9,040 23 View Text
A58469 A Relation of what most remarkably happened during the last campaign in Ireland betwixt His Majesties army royal, and the forces of the Prince of Orange, sent to joyn the rebels, under the command of the Count de Schomberg. 1689 (1689) Wing R896; ESTC R39095 9,940 16 View Text
B14953 Septemb. 2. Numb. 37. The continuation of our forraine avisoes, from the 20. of the last moneth to this present Containing the confirmation of the newes published the 20.th of August, concerning the severall encounters betwixt the King of Sweden and General Tilly, with the three dayes welcome given him, upon his project of nayling the K. of Sweden ordnance. An apologie of the King of Swedens (formerly published in the Dutch) not vnfit to give satisfaction to the world, concerning his not releeving of the citie Magdenburgh, wherein you shall finde a briefe relation of the Kings proceeding ever since hee began the warre in Germanie. The landing of the L. Generall, the Marquis Hamilton at Stralsunt, with all his men sound and well. Butter, Nicholas, d. 1664, publisher.; Bourne, Nicholas, publisher. 1631 (1631) STC 18507.221; ESTC S118669 10,075 17 View Text
A95077 A true narration of the most observable passages, in and at the late seige of Plymouth, from the fifteenth day of September 1643, untill the twenty fift [sic] of December following. Attested from thence under the hands of the most credible persons: wherein is manifested to the world the handy-work of God, and his gracious assistance to the united forces of that towne and garrison. Together with an exact map and description of the town and fortifications thereof; with the approaches of the enemie. As also the summons of the cavaliers to the major and governour of the said towne. And Prince Maurice his warrant to the countrey since the raising of the seige. Imprimatur Iohn White. Maurice, Prince, 1620-1652.; Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677. 1644 (1644) Wing T2763; Thomason E31_15; ESTC R11842 10,654 22 View Text
A75497 An Apologie and vindication (from all false and malignant aspersions) for his excellencie, the right honourable, and most noble, Robert D'Evreux, Earle of Essex, and Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Baron of Chartley, Lord Bourchier and Lovain, inheritour of all his thrice noble fathers honours and vertues: now Lord Generall of all the forces in arms in England and Wales, for the present high and honourable court of Parliament, in defence of the true Protestant religion, laws and liberties of the subject. VVith a true and briefe chronologie of what successefull things have been done, since his excellencie entred into action; and went from London, which was in Aug. 1642. untill this present year, 1644. 1644 (1644) Wing A3541; Thomason E4_25; ESTC R12626 10,986 26 View Text
A75714 A true relation, of the most chiefe occurrences, at, and since the late battell at Newbery, untill the disjunction of the three armies, of the Lord Generall, the Earle of Manchester, and Sir William Waller, together with the London brigade, under the command of Sir Iames Harrington. Published upon necessity, both to undeceive the mistaken multitude, and to vindicate the Earle of Manchester, from many undeserved aspersions commonly cast upon him, either through ignorance or prejudice. / Penned by Simeon Ash, who as his chaplaine did waite upon his Lordship, in the westerne expedition. Ashe, Simeon, d. 1662. 1644 (1644) Wing A3968; Thomason E22_10; ESTC R21597 11,292 15 View Text
B02584 The case of John Swinton, in relation to his father's pretended forfeiture upon pretext whereof, the estate of Swinton hath been unjustly possess'd by the late Duke, and this Earl of Lawderdale [sic], ever since the year 1660. With the reasons of reduction of the said forfeiture, now depending against the said Earl, at the instance of the said John Swinton, before the Parliament. Swinton, John, Sir. 1690 (1690) Wing C921; ESTC R170951 11,757 18 View Text
B07965 A continuation of more newes from the Palatinate, the 13. of Iune 1622. Relating the surprising of the landtgrave of Dermstadt, with the skirmish betweene Count Mansfield and Mounsieur Tillye in the returne. Together with the expedition of the Duke of Brunswicke: and the reason of the preparations of Bethlem Gabor against the Emperour. In the end is added a comparison of two souldiers letters concerning former occurrences; and some newes from other places.. 1622 (1622) STC 18507.51A; ESTC S94464 12,154 34 View Text
A29474 A Briefe relation of the most remarkeable feats and passages of what His Most Gracious Majesties commanders hath done in England against the rebells and of his severall glorious victories over them sithence [sic] Ianuary 1641. till December 1643. and from the first of May 1644. till the fifth of this present Iuly / collected out of severall papers printed at Oxford, 1644. and divers letters printed from His Majesties campe to Chester, Bristoll, &c. 1644 (1644) Wing B4626; ESTC R39938 12,219 16 View Text
A87953 A letter from Holland: being a true relation of all the proceedings of the Northern armies. Under the command of Duke Hamilton, the Earl of Lendrick, the Lord Calander, Monroe, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, Sir Thomas Tilsley. And the rest of the English in the Northern Parts. Sent from a gentleman in Holland, to his friend here in England: which hath set down all the passages of the armies. Sept.23. 1648 (1648) Wing L1476; Thomason E467_21; ESTC R205265 12,767 16 View Text
A40027 A true and exact relation of the marchings of the two regiments of the trained-bands of the city of London being the red & blevv regiments, as also of the three regiments of the auxiliary forces the blew, red, and orange who marched forth for the reliefe of the city of Glocester from August by Henry Foster ... Foster, Henry. 1643 (1643) Wing F1625; ESTC R14214 13,599 16 View Text
A63413 A true and just relation of Maj. Gen. Sir Thomas Morgan's progress in France and Flanders with the six thousand English, in the years 1657 and 1658, at the taking of Dunkirk and other important places as it was deliver'd by the general himself. Morgan, Thomas, Sir, d. 1679? 1699 (1699) Wing T2509; ESTC R12042 14,043 22 View Text
A48055 A letter from Edinburgh, containing a true and perfite relation of all the passages and proceedings of the late army, raised in Scotland by order of Parliament: for the prosecuting of the ends of the League and Covenant, concerning religion, libertie, and His Majesties lawfull authority, by the well-affected subjects of that kingdom, showing the progresse thereof, from the beginning of the engagement: unto the end of that unfortunate expedition. Written by an eye-witness, who was both an actor, and inspector of all mens carriages, in the march untill the deroute of the army. To a friend at London, for the better information of all those who desire to know the plain truth. Eye witness. 1648 (1648) Wing L1462; ESTC R219251 15,716 24 View Text
A55189 The character of a good army &c. being a few hints touching the gallantry and fidelity of an army in the late wars who gave the sole honour and glory of all their atchievments [sic] to God alone, whom they exalted daily in these self-denying expressions / written by Capt. Tho. Plunket. Plunket, Thomas, b. 1625. 1690 (1690) Wing P2628A; ESTC R28444 17,060 25 View Text
A70001 An exact journal of the siege of Coni in Piemont with an account of the manner of raising it, by Prince Eugene of Savoy this present year 1691 which has so much mortified the French King, and occasioned the imprisonment of the Sieur de Bulonde, humbly presented to his Royal Highness the Duke of Savoy / by Giovanni Renaldo ... ; sent in a manuscript from Turin to a person of quality in London. Rinaldo, Giovanni. 1691 (1691) Wing E3646; Wing R1520; ESTC R11640 18,478 30 View Text
A02405 The great and famous battel of Lutzen fought betweene the renowned King of Sweden, and Walstein; vvherein were left dead vpon the place between 5 and 6000. of the Swedish party, and between 10 and 12000. of the Imperialists, where the King himselfe was vnfortunatly slain ... Here is also inserted an abridgment of the Kings life, and a relation of the King of Bohemia's death. Faithfully translated out of the French coppie. 1633 (1633) STC 12534; ESTC S103558 19,504 46 View Text
A27391 A true and impartial account of the most material passages in Ireland since December, 1688 with a particular relation of the forces of Londonderry / being taken from the notes of a gentleman who was eyewitness to most of the actions mention'd therein during his residing there, and now being in England is desired to publish the same for the further satisfaction of this nation ; to which is added a description and map of Londonderry as he took it upon the place. Bennet, Joseph. 1689 (1689) Wing B1885A; ESTC R17776 23,851 33 View Text
A45383 The old English officer, being a necessary looking-glass for a Christian army, or, A fit companion for young souldiers wherein you may behold a perfect, easy, and speedy path to obtain the exercise and discipline of foot, and make soldiers fit for present service ... : with plain directions and good instructions out of sacred and moral histories of worthy commanders, how they should behave themselves in time of peace and war ... / written by Charles Hammond ... Hammond, Charles, 17th cent. 1679 (1679) Wing H497; ESTC R10512 25,488 62 View Text
A46312 A journal of the Siege of Mentz under the command of his serene high[ness] the Duke of Lorrain, and the confederate princes. Who attack'd that important place on the 21. of June, and took it on the 31. of August, in the year, 1689. With all the bravery, courage, resolution and prudence, as ever has been shewn in any nation. Written in the German tongue by an eminent officer, and translated into English from a manuscript sent to His Majesty, King William, of Great Britain. 1689 (1689) Wing J1106; ESTC R217106 25,971 35 View Text
A38926 An exact journal of the victorious progress of their majesties forces under the command of Gen. Ginckle, this summer in Ireland giving a particular account of the several skirmishes, battles, sieges and surrenders of Athlone, Galloway, Slego, &c. : together, with the total defeat of the Irish at Agrim and Thomond-Bridge : and lastly, of the capitulation and surrender of Limerick. 1691 (1691) Wing E3651; ESTC R20484 28,445 38 View Text
A51585 A journal of the three months royal campaign of His Majesty in Ireland together, with a true and perfect diary of the siege of Lymerick / by Samuel Mullenaux. Mullenaux, Samuel. 1690 (1690) Wing M3058; ESTC R212 30,044 26 View Text
A64893 England's worthies under whom all the civill and bloudy warres since anno 1642 to anno 1647 are related : wherein are described the severall battails, encounters, and assaults of cities, townes, and castles at severall times and places, so that the reader may behold the time, yeare, and event of every battle, skirmish, and assault wherein London-apprentices had not the least share : as also, severall victories by sea by the noble Admirall Robert, Earle of Warwick. Vicars, John, 1579 or 80-1652. 1647 (1647) Wing V304; ESTC R27574 33,001 106 View Text
A01653 The invasions of Germanie with all the civill, and bloody warres therin, since the first beginning of them in anno 1618 and continued to this present yeare 1638 : wherein are described the severall battles, encounters, conflicts, and assaults, of cities, townes, and castles ... with a new and exact map of Germany ... : together with the progresse of every army, marked with severall markes or lines, with the pictures of the chiefe commanders on both sides / faithfully collected out of good and credible originalls by a Gentleman well deserving that hath suffered much in those warres. Gentleman well deserving that hath suffered much in those warres. 1638 (1638) STC 11791; ESTC S244 33,150 119 View Text
A40612 Short memorials of Thomas Lord Fairfax written by himself. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Fairfax, Brian, 1633-1711. 1699 (1699) Wing F235; ESTC R16355 35,545 162 View Text
A09944 A historicall relation of the famous siege of the citie called the Busse Herevnto is added a generall mappe of the whole campe and siege, with particular mappes of all the seuerall approches in euery quarter. Compyled togeather and designed according to the iust measure and rule of geometrie by Iames Prempart, ingener to his Majestie of Sweden. Prempart, Jacques.; Hondius, Hendrik, b. 1573, engraver. 1630 (1630) STC 20202; ESTC S121882 37,247 44 View Text
A93103 The yeare of jubile: or, Englands releasment, purchased by Gods immediate assistance, and powerfull aiding of her renowmed Parliament and the forces raised by them: under the command of the right valiant, prosperous, and pious generall, Sir Thomas Fairfax. Being a summarie of all the atchievements, victories, and remarkable procedings of the armies aforesaid, from the late famous battail of Nasby, fought Iune 14, 1645, to the late reducement of Oxford and Faringdon. Together with a true and perfect list of the prisoners, arms, and ammunition, taken at each fight, and in each garison. And published at the desire of many worthy persons of this kingdom. / By S. Sheppard. Printed according to the order of Parliament. Sheppard, S. (Samuel); England and Wales. Parliament. 1646 (1646) Wing S3172; Thomason E343_8; ESTC R200945 38,616 71 View Text
A67448 A true narrative and manifest set forth by Sir Robert Walsh knight and Batt. which he is ready all manner of ways to justify as relating unto Plots, designs, troubles and insurrections, which were intended to have been set a foot, towards the subversion of His Most Excellent Majesties laws and government, not by a private information, or other, but before any court of Justice, discipline ; either in the civil, common, or marshal law and to reply or disanul the printed paper, in part of Edmund Everard and Irish man, who was so long prisoner in the tower : and to make out why he was so detained, nothing relating to the plot but was for his intent to have poysoned the Duke of Monmouth as shall more amply be made out in this manifest. Walsh, Robert, Sir. 1679 (1679) Wing W644; ESTC R6905 38,783 40 View Text
A69205 A true coppie of a discourse written by a gentleman, employed in the late voyage of Spaine and Portingale sent to his particular friend, and by him published, for the better satisfaction of all such, as hauing been seduced by particular report, haue entred into conceipts tending to the discredit of the enterprise, and actors of the same. Wingfield, Anthony, Captain. 1589 (1589) STC 6790; ESTC S109628 42,462 64 View Text
A51540 An epitome of the whole art of war In two parts. The first of military discipline, containing the whole exercise of the pike and musquet, &c. with plain directions for the various postures. Also the drawing up of battalions, and way of forming them; with the art of doubling, wheeling, forming and drawing up an army into any figure. The way of conducting armies in hilly, woody or plain countries: of encampings, besiegings, giving of battle, &c. The second of fortification and gunnery, which shews the principles and practices of fortification, as now used, as well by the English, as several other European nations, (especially by Their Majesties army) at the late siege of Athlone, Galoway, Limerick, &c. ... Of casements, cittadels, crownworks, ravelins, &c. Of gunnery, ... morters, demy-cannon, &c. with the manner of batteries, &c. All illustrated and further explained by 18 copper-plates, curiously designed and engraven. Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691.; J. S., Capt. Military discipline.; J. S., Capt. Fortification and military discipline. 1692 (1692) Wing M3002; ESTC R217907 42,745 122 View Text