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  A great fight in the church at Thaxted in Essex, between the sequestrators, and the minister. And the mayor being present, the men and women in this fight fell all together by the eares, on the Lords Day. Concerning which, divers of the chiefe actors were brought before the House of Lords in Parliament assembled, this present Friday, Septemb. 24. 1647. With the manner of their tryall, and the severall charges brought in against them at the Lords barre.
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  1647
  

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  Turner, Richard, fl. 1647.
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  Signed at end: Witnesses, Richard Turner [and 5 others]. The minister = Samuel Hall. Cf. Thomason Catalogue. Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber: [i.e. September] 25". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great fight in the kingdome of Ireland betwixt the Protestant forces under the command of Major Generall Jones, and the Irish forces under command of that arch-rebell Generall Preston. With the number that were slaine on both sides, and the names of the colonels, lieutenant-colonels, majors, captaines, and other officers and souldiers, taken prisoners. Also the manner of Prestons marching towards Dublin, with 9000. foot, and 1600. horse, to besiege the said city.
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  1647
  

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  Smith, G., 17th cent.
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  Consists of a letter signed "G. Smith" and an appended narrative. Imperfect: print show-through. Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber [i.e. September] 28". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great fight in VVales between Collonell Horton and Collonell Powel: and the number of those that are slaine and taken prisoners : with the names of the chief. Also the manner of that, and other fights, between both armies. With the taking of Brecknock. And 10 considerable officers and divers prisoners May 3. 1648. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Unknown author
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  Dated at end: Brecknock, Aprill 29. 1648. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great fight in Wales Sixteen colours taken, armes and ammunition, with the prisoners, and men slain. The Parliaments recalling their former [v]otes, for making no further addresses to the King, and the new addresse to be made unto him. The letters on Munday last from Scotland, and a message from the Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland, in answer to the demands and proposals. Also the proceedings of Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and the raising of forces in the North. And letters from the Prince, and the duke of York.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "May. 8". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great fight near Pendennis Castle in Cornwall between the Lord Hopton, and the Parliaments forces, upon the landing of his men for the fetching in of provision; with the number killed and wounded on both sides. Also, another bloudy fight at sea, between a squadron of the Princes fleet, and 18. marchants ships which were coming for London; with the particulars thereof, the number that were slain, two of the enemies ships sunk, and the rest chased to the Isle of Scilley. Together with severall propositions made by the General Councell of the Army; and their resolutions touching the Navy at sea, and the Army in Ireland.
  Date of publication:
  1649
  

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  A great fight neer the city of Dublin in Ireland, between the Princes forces commanded by the Marquesse of Ormond, and the Parliaments forces under the conduct of Col. Jones; with the particulars thereof, and the names of those regiments who yeelded upon quarter, to march away without arms, with their hands in their pockets. Also terrible newes from the north of England, and another great army raising in Scotland.
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  1649
  

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  A Great miracle at sea, or, A perfect relation of a mighty whale which was pursued in the sea ... : as it was certified by divers mariners of Weymouth sayling from France in a shipp called the Bonanaventure, did shoot the whale, which ... was found dead upon the shore within three miles of Weymouth, where the countrey people ... having opened it's belly, found a Romish priest, with a black box of pardons from the pope for many papists in England and Ireland, whose names are here printed : also the names of the sea-men who were present ...
  Date of publication:
  1645
  

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  Unknown author
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  Date of event given in text as 19 October, 1645. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  A great over-throw: giuen [sic] to Sir Ralph Hopton's whole army by Sir William Waller neere Farnham, with onely sixe troope of horse, and some foote, the rest of his army being stated in severall quarters in other places. With many remarkable passages, which deserue [sic] euerlasting [sic] memory.
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  1643
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "novemb: 30th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great overthrovv given to the Kings forces in VVales, under the command of Sir Charles Kemish, and Kerne the Sheriffe: by Lieutenant Generall Laughorne, Colonell Morgan, and Sir Trever Williams; two thousand kild and taken. The enemy not above one hundred and forty left upon the rally; and all their armes and ammunition taken, bag and baggage; with the transaction of the whole businesse, from the first to the last. With a true relation of the taking of Cardiffe, and one Morgan a Jesuit, and all the particulars of the fight; and how Colonell Morgan hath got between the enemy and Ragland. With a letter from an eminent commander in Bristol, commanded to be printed and published. Published by authority.
  Date of publication:
  1646
  

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  Unknown author
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  Wing has publication year 1645[6]; Thomason catalogue lists under 1646. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great plot against the Parliament of England and the Army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Wherein is set forth, the manner of a most bloudy engagement to destroy both Parliament and Army. With the names of the Scottish conspirators. And the proceedings of both Houses thereupon. Discovered by Colonell Jones, and read in both Houses of Parliament. Die 24. of September, 1647.
  Date of publication:
  1647
  

  Author(s):

  Jones, Colonel, fl. 1647.
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  Scottish conspirators = "Major General Starling and others"--Thomason Catalogue. Signatures: [A]⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great plot discovered against the whole kingdome of England. Wherein is declared, the manner how an army from Denmark should have landed in the island of Loving-land. for the invading and subverting this nation, and violating the lawes thereof. Also, a discovery of the Earl of Montrosse his design in Denmark and his raising of an army in the said kingdome. Published by authority, and presented to all true lovers of England's prosperity.
  Date of publication:
  1647
  

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  Unknown author
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  Signatures: A⁴. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great plot discovered in the north against the Honorable Houses of Parliament, and His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax's army. VVherein is declared the full proceedings of the royalists, in raising of forces for the opposing of this renowned army. With the manner how they should have surprized six strong castles in Yorkeshire, and the names of the chiefe ringleaders that should have commanded this party. Also, a remarkable passage concerning His Excellency, and his sending down a strong party of horse towards the northern parts. Decemb. 10. Published for general satisfaction, and presented to every respective county throughout the kingdom of England.
  Date of publication:
  1646
  

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  Unknown author
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  The great plot identified as "the seizure of Pontefract Castle." Cf. Thomason Catalogue. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A Great plot discovered, or, The notorious and wicked design upon the river of Thames put in execution on Monday last with a hu-and-cry after the condemned prisoners that made their escape upon their removing from Newgate to be transported for Jamaica, and the manner how they made their escape and got ashore in Essex, the killing of the steer-man, the pursuing of them by souldiers, and the names and number of those since re-taken which are now to be executed upon several gibbets : likewise the apprehending of the wicked villains ill-affected to His Gracious Majesty and His Royal Highnesse the Duke of York.
  Date of publication:
  1661
  

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  Unknown author
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  Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
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  A great robbery in the north, neer Swanton in Yorkshire; shewing how one Mr. Tailour was robbed by a company of cavaliers, July 12.
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  1642
  

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  A great sea-fight which was fought lately upon the coast of Dunkirke, between the Babylonians and the Dunkirkers as also the relation of the reason why the Babylonians came so near this way, which was to invade the Kingdom of England : how they were shipwrackt on the coasts of Egypt, and overthrowne in fight by the Dunkirkers : at the recitall of which the Soldan of Babylon strook the messonger of this ill newes, and afterwards burned his palace, wherein he and others perished / written by Iohn Preston ...
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  Preston, John, Sea-captain.
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  A great victorie in the North, obtained by the forces under the command of Lieutenant Generall Cromwel, against Duke Hamilton, and the Scottish army. Wherein is declared, the manner of the late fight near the confines of York, the routing of Lieutenant Generall Cromwells forces upon the first onset, and after three miles pursuit (by the Scots) rallied again, fell upon the Scottish forces, killed Duke Hamiltons Lieutenant Collonel, a Major, divers Captains, officers, and souldiers, routed the whole body, and regained their ground. Also another fight near Pomfret castle in Yorkshire, a defeat given to the Parliaments forces, and divers taken prisoners, and carryed to the said castle. Whereunto is annexed, an humble petition to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, concerning the King and his people, and every subject in particuler of this his kingdom of England.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

  Author(s):

  R. F.
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  Includes a letter "To the Kings most Excellent Majesty." Signed on p.[6]: R.F. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug: 8th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  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.
  Date of publication:
  1645
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victorie obtained in the Kingdom of Scotland by the Marquis of Argyle, with 5000. horse and foot, against the rebellious a[r]my, under the command of the Lord Lanerick, with the number killed and taken. And the declaration of the Scots famous engenier Senndy Hambleton, against Monro, touching his design to have fired all the cole-pits in Northumberland, and other parts, and his protestation to joyn with the English, to cut the throats of all such barbarous Scots. Also, Monroes retreating into Scotland, and Lieut. Gen. Crumwell, and Col. Gen. Lambert pursuing them. Likewise, the remonstrance of the Kingdom of Scotland, and their propositions to the Kingdom of England, concerning the Kings Majesty, their army, and covenant. Commanded to be printed and published, and read in all the parish churches, throughout the said kingdom. Signed, A. Ker: Cler.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept ye 15". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory at Applebey by Col. General Ashton October 9. 1648. Where were taken prisoners at mercy, Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir Thomas Tilsley, Sir Robert Strickland. Sir William Huddleston, Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir William Blackstone. 15 collonels, 9 lieutenant collonels 6 serjeant majors. 46 captains 17 lieutenants, 10 cornets 3 ensignes with a list of their names. 5 peece of ordance, 1200 horse. 1000 armes, and all their ammunition bag and baggage. October 16. 1648. This is a true list, a copy whereof was sent from Coll. Generall Ashton, and this day delivered to the Parliament.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Unknown author
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  The folio on page 6 is printed upside down. Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October] ye 17th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory at sea against the Irish rebels, by Captaine Robert Dare commander of the English: where were taken the Earle of Antrim his great ship, 22 peeces of ordnance, 3 barrels of gun-powder, 100 muskets, ... 25 of Captain Dares men slain, and sore wounded.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

  Author(s):

  Moore, Francis, d. 1662.
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  "The copy of a letter sent from Cork in Ireland", p. 3-5, signed: Francis More. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 10th."; the 8 in imprint date crossed out and date altered to 1647. Reproduction of the original in the ...
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  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.
  Date of publication:
  1651
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug. 29". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  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.
  Date of publication:
  1651
  

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  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained at sea, and the full particulars of a bloudy fight of Tuesday last, between the princes ships, and the Parliaments, four leagues from Jersey, with the number killed, sunk, and taken, and 14 sayl of ships seized on, & carryed to Dunkirk. Also, a great fleet setting forth from thence for Prince Charles, commanded by Capt. Whittington, Admiral for his Highness, and their resolution to fall down into the river of Thames to seize on the Parliaments shipping, and to burn, kill and destroy, all that do oppose them. With the great emperors Proclamation, prohibiting all English Marchants from trading within his territories unlesse in Prince Charles his name, or by his letter-pattents.
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  1649
  

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  Pages 4 and 5 contain description of the seige of Tredah including battles between September 8th and 12th, 1649. Annotation on Thomason copy: "7ber [i.e. September] 22". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by Collonell Scroope against the Duke of Buckingham, at Saint Needs in Huntingtonshire. On Munday July the 10th. 1648. Where was slain Col. Dolbier, quartermaster Generall. 3 officers more. 8 troopers. Taken prisoners: Earl of Holland, 30 officers and gentlemen, 120 troopers. The Duke of Buckhingham fled with 200 horse. Taken besides. 200 horse, 150 fire armes, 100 great saddles. Powder some pounds. Silver, and gold and store of other good plunder. The Earle of Hollands blew ribbon and his George.
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  1648
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 12". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by Colonel Norton and his horse, and Colonell Jones and his foote, against Colonel Rayden, from Basing house, neere Walneborough Mill, within halfe a mile of Odium; where were taken prisoners Ssrjeant [sic] Major Langely, a mercer in Pater-noster-row, that went to Basing, also his escape. Captain Rawlet that was a scrivener at Holbern bridge. Lieutenant Rawlet at Holborne Cunduit. Lieutenant Ivorie a citizen of London. Ensigne Lucas a silke dier in the Old baly. Ensigne Corum, a papist of Winchester. Robinson a chyrurgeon to the Marques of Winchester, a papist. Taken besides, 3 gentlemen of armes 3 serjeants, 3 drummers, 5 drums, 75 common men, 100 armes, some horse, 4 were slain. 10 of onr [sic] men which were prisoners in Basing house escaped. Certified by gentlemen that were engaged in the service. Published according to order.
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  1644
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 5th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by Colonell Jones, and the Parliaments forces at Dublin in Ireland; shewing the manner how they sallyed out of the city upon the Marq. of Ormond, and the Lord Inchiquin, fell upon them neer their trenches, advanced up to their works, put many to the sword and beheaded one, which caused the enemy to cry out and say, that the divell was in the round-heads, for the taking off of heads. Also the Marq. of Ormond's declaration concerning Lieut. Gen. Crumwell, and the protestation of the souldiery thereupon.
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  1649
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July 16". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by Generall Poyntz and Col: Copley, against the Kings forces under the command of the Lord Digby, and Sir Marmaduke Langdale, at Sherborn in Yorkshire, the 15. of October, 1645. Together with a perfect list of the commanders and souldiers, slain and taken prisoners. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this relation be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.
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  1645
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  A great victory obtained by his Excellencie the Lord Generall Fairfax neer the Island of Mersey, against the forces of the Lord Goring, both by land and sea, with a list of the number that were slain and taken prisoners, the sea-men totally routed, 22 pieces of ordnance taken, with all their arms, powder, match, and bullet. Also another fight at Wivner, within two miles of Coulchester, 16. slain, 40. taken prisoners, and the surprizing of Lieut. Col. Gardner, and a party of Walloons, by capt. Fisher, with his Suffolk Horse. With their examination before the generall, and their concession, touching their marching up to the walls of London, and joyning with a party to plunder the city.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
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  Signed on p.5: T. Fairfax. Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 23". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by His Highnesse the Prince of Wales neer the Downs, against a squadron of the rebels shipping, on Munday last: with the particulars of the fight, 200. killed, 500. taken prisoners, two of their ships sunk, five boarded, 40 piece of ordnance taken, and all their arms and ammunition, and the princes resolution touching the Earl of Warwick. Likewise, the executing of Sir Charles Lucas on Munday night last, and the sentence of the Councell of War against him to be shot to death. Also, a bloudy fight between the English and Scottish forces, commanded by Lieu. Gen. Cromwel and Gen. Monro, Aug. 27. the particulars therof, & number kiled.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

  Author(s):

  Mitchel, P.
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  A great victory obtained by Prince Charles his ships; upon the north coast of England, with the particulars thereof, and the proceedings of the rear-admirall with fifty pieces of ordnance. Also, a new rising in Lancashire, and proclaiming of His Highnesse King of Great Prittain [sic], and Ireland, at Newark upon Trent, and in the north of England; and a bloudy fight thereupon. Likevvise, the declaration of the Coruish-men [sic], concerning Prince Charles; and the King of Denmark's Proclamation against the Parliament of England.
  Date of publication:
  1649
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 13". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the English against the Dutch, and the pursuing of the Dutch fleets, by General Blake and Sir George Ayscue, with one hundred and eight Men of War, towards the Downs, and their resolution to engage them between Dover and Calice. The manner how Sir George Ascue (with great policy) obtained the wind: the number sunk and taken; and two gallant ships surprized by Captain Stoaks, laden with gold, and elephants teeth. Also, the number of ships coming up the river of Thames for London; richly laden from the East-Indies, the Straights, Virginia, and the Barbadoes. Die Septembr. 27. 1652. / Extracted out of the original papers, sent from Capt. Stoakes, to the honorable Councel of State, on Sunday last, Sep. 26.
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  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Stoakes, John.
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  A Great victory obtained by the English against the Hollanders, on Friday the 6th of May the whole manner of the engagement, the persuing of the Dutch fleet towards Holland, and blocking up of their admirals, Van Trump, de Witte and Ruyter, in the Texel, by General Dean, General Monk, and Vice-Admiral Penn : with the taking of 60 small ships and 6 merchant-men very richly laden, that were coming from France, about by Scotland.
  Date of publication:
  1653
  

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  Unknown author
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  T.p. ill. with woodcut depicting the sea battle. Imperfect: print show-through and loss of print. Best copy available for photographing. Reproduction of original in British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the King of France against the Prince of Conde near the city of Estamps, upon the Duke of Lorrains advance for raysing the siege: with the particulars thereof, and the manner how the said D. drew up his men in Batalia, & afterward by the mediation of the D. of York, for 100000 crowns, revolted from the Prince of Conde to the King. Also the great engagement of the said Duke of York, with the Duke of Beaufort, who commanded the van of the army; and manner how Beaufort was routed, and beaten out of the field: with the advance of the Kings army towars Paris, and the resolution of the citizens thereupon, and declaring for the King. A bloudy fight in Ireland, between the Parliaments forces commanded by Major General Waller, and the Irish commanded by the Earl of Clenrickard: with the manner how the rebels fell upon the English garrisons, and a perfect narrative thereof. Sent in a letter to the right Honourable William Lenthal, Esquire, speaker to the Parliament of England.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 18". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the King of France against the Prince of Conde; with the particulars of the fight; and the manner how Collonell James Stuart (second son to the late King of England) with a brigade of horse, charged the Prince of Conde's own regiment, with a resolution to fight either to death or victory; and after a bloudy conflict totally routed them; and with the assistance of Gen. Turein, put 6000 to the flight, killed above 800, took priosners about 1200, and 100 colours; with all their ordnance, arms, ammunition, bag and baggage. Also, a list of the names, of the chief officers, slain, taken, and wounded on both sides; likewise, the Prince of Conde's letter to the Parl. of England; and the declaration, and message, of the King of Scots; with his granting forth new commissions, to make war with the English; the setting forth of a new fleet under the command of Sir George Carteret; the number of the ships; and their taking of a rich prize bound from England, laden with gold and silver.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "may 10th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the Kings forces in the West of England at the lsland of Silley. And the full particulars of the great and bloudy fight between the Parliaments forces and the Cavaleers, with the manner how they surprised the said island, and took prisoners, Colonell Butler, the governour. One major. Two captains. And divers other inferiour officers. One troop of horse, great store of money and rich apparell. And all their ordnance, arms and ammunition. Also, another bloudy fight at Scarborough castle in York-shire, between the Kings forces, and the Parliament, upon their sallying out of the castle, and surprizing their guards, and the number killed and taken prisoners.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "8ber [i.e. October] ye 23th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the Lord Gen: Blake, commander in chief of the Parliaments navy at sea; against the Lord Admiral Vantrump, Lieutenant-General for the States of Holland. With the manner of their engagement; the particulars of the fight on Sunday last upon the Dutch-Coast; the number of ships sunk, fir'd, and taken; the beating of the Hollanders into their harbors; and Generall Blakes resolution to fall in upon them with fire and sword. Likewise, the Dutch-mens new oath and protestation, to fight it out to the last man; the shipping of their land-forces; the double manning of their navy; a perfect list of the English fleet; and the Royal Soveraign putting forth to sea for their assistance. Published by authority.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "July. 1.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great victory obtained by the Marquesse of Ormond and the Lord Inchiqueen against the Parliaments forces, with the manner of their surrounding of Dublin, for storming of the city, their taking of Trim Castle, with great store of ordnance, arms and ammunition, 1000 killed, and divers taken prisoners. Also, the declaration of the Irish army; the message and propositions sent to Charles the second; and exceeding strange news from Herefordshire, containing the prophesie of a young infant touching his Highness and the Parliament, delivered in a speech to two mowers in a meadow field, and the manner how it vanished away, after speaking of the words.
  Date of publication:
  1649
  

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  A great victory obtained by the Royalists near Huntington shire, against the Parliaments forces, and the manner of the Cavaliers ingaging them; with the particulars of the bloudy fight, and the number killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. Also, their dismounting of the Lord Cenerals [sic] troopers, their falshing and cutting of them and taking of divers horses and arms, and the name of the commanders in chief of the Kings forces. Likewise, joyfull newes from the Royall Navy, the desires of his Highness the Prince of VVales, the propositions of Prince Maurice, concerning the English ships, and a great victory obtained near Carlisle.
  Date of publication:
  1648
  

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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept ye 25th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A great vvonder in heaven: shewing the late apparitions and prodigious noyses of war and battels, seen on Edge-Hill neere Keinton in Northampton-shire. Certified under the hands of William Wood Esquire, and iustice for the peace in the said countie, Samuel Marshall preacher of Gods Word in Keinton, and other persons of qualitie.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

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  A great wonder in heaven, or, A lively picture of the militant church drawn by a divine pencill : Revel. 12, 1, 2 : discoursed on in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons, at Margarets, Westminster, on the last monethly fast-day, January 27, 1646/7 / by John Arrowsmith ...
  Date of publication:
  1647
  

  Author(s):

  Arrowsmith, John, 1602-1659.
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  Caption title: A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons at their late solemne fast. Errata: p.[4] Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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