Ioyfull newes from Lichfield, being the true copie of a letter sent from a captain in Lichfield to his wife in London, dated Aprill 17. Wherein is contained the proceedings of Prince Rupert against the Parliaments forces in the said town: containing 1 The manner of Prince Ruperts assaulting Lichfield. 2 His endeavouring to undermine the wall with pick-axes. 3 How he attempted to scale the wals of the close, and what men he lost in that attempt. 4 How he was repulsed by the Parliaments forces, and how they rung the bels in defiance of him. 5 A postscript annext to this letter, declaring Prince Ruperts death upon great probabilities. Published at the desire of those that upon occasion will justifie the truth of what is herein contained.
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dc.contributor.author | Captain in Lichfield. |
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dc.date.created | 1643 |
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dc.description.abstract | Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 22th". Reproduction of the original in the British Library. |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Rupert, -- Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682 -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Lichfield (England) -- History -- Siege, 1643 -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.subject.lcsh | Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Campaigns -- Early works to 1800. |
dc.title | Ioyfull newes from Lichfield, being the true copie of a letter sent from a captain in Lichfield to his wife in London, dated Aprill 17. Wherein is contained the proceedings of Prince Rupert against the Parliaments forces in the said town: containing 1 The manner of Prince Ruperts assaulting Lichfield. 2 His endeavouring to undermine the wall with pick-axes. 3 How he attempted to scale the wals of the close, and what men he lost in that attempt. 4 How he was repulsed by the Parliaments forces, and how they rung the bels in defiance of him. 5 A postscript annext to this letter, declaring Prince Ruperts death upon great probabilities. Published at the desire of those that upon occasion will justifie the truth of what is herein contained. |
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identifier.stc | Wing J1138 |
identifier.stc | Thomason E99_13 |
identifier.stc | ESTC R20349 |
otaterms.date.range | 1600-1699 |
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