Edinburgh, June 1. 1685
The Earl of Argyll, did on the 26th of last month, march from Campbeltown in Kintyre with two troops of horse and 700 foot to Tarbert, and was met here by 300 of his supporters, whilst 200 more are expected daily. Here they are all to muster on the 28th May. Whilst his three ships came from Campbeltown on Tuesday and the next day went into Tarbert. The greatest is carrying 30 guns, the other 12 and the third six. He has another smaller vessel with him which was taken along the coast with corn. On the 29th he left from Tarbert and came into the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Where he took a night’s provision for himself and his men.
On the 30th he sailed round the Island with his three ships and 20 smaller boats and came again to Rothesay and fired seven guns at his landing. We are informed, that he has in all 2500 men. From here he endeavours to persuade and encourage the people to rise with him, by assuring them that there are already great risings in England, as you will see by a letter written and signed by himself;
Campbeltown, May 22. 1685
It has pleased God to bring me safe to this place, where several of both Nations do appear with me for defence of the Protestant Religion, our lives and liberties, against Popery and Arbitrary Government. Where of the particulars are in two Declarations emitted by those Noblemen, Gentlemen and others, and by me for myself. I beseech you not to neglect your duty to God and nor country. For as the Duke of York is a Papist, cannot be a Righteous King. Then to know that all England is in Arms and that the Duke of Monmouth appears at the same time upon the same grounds we do, few places in Scotland will soon will join us. Now I beseech you make no delay to separate from those than abuse you and are carrying on a Popish design. And come with all the men of your command to enlist in the cause of Religion where you shall be most welcome,
ARGYLL
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Edinburgh, June 1. 1685
News of the Earl of Argyle and his march from movements from Campbeltown with now over 2500 supporters.
News of the Earl of Argyle and his march from movements from Campbeltown with now over 2500 supporters.
News of the Earl of Argyle and his march from movements from Campbeltown with now over 2500 supporters.
Edinburgh, June 6. 1685
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
Edinburgh, June 9. 1685
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
Edinburgh, June 11. 1685
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
News of Argyll's move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
Whitehall, June 13. 1685
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
Westminster, June 16. 1685
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Whitehall, June 17. 1685
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
Edinburgh, June 18. 1685
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
Edinburgh, June 19. 1685
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll's capture daily.
Edinburgh, June 21. 1685
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
Whitehall, June 21. 1865
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
London, June 22. 1685
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
Whitehall, June 23. 1685
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
Edinburgh, June 24. 1685
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
The Scotch Rebels continue to be made prisoner but many others where killed the day Rumbold and Ayloff where taken.
Southwark, June 25. 1685
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
The printer William Disnie is found guilty of treason for publishing pro-Monmouth papers.
Bristol, June 25. 1685
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy
Edinburgh, June 26. 1685
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
Whitehall, June 27. 1685
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
Whitehall, June 28. 1685
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
Whitehall, June 29. 1685
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
Whitehall, June 30. 1685
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Three Scotch Regiments arrive this morning at Gravesend, whilst three English Regiments also in the Service of the United Provinces are due to arrive soon.
Westminster, July 1. 1685
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
Edinburgh, July 1. 1685
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
The News in London is that the Earl of Argyll was executed yesterday and that Sir John Cochran is now captured.
Whitehall, July 1. 1685
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
Paris, July 2. 1685
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Louis XIV remarks that as the Duke of Monmouth has lost his vessels and has no city to retire to, he will soon meet with the same fate as the Earl of Argyll
Whitehall, July 4. 1685
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
Whitehall, July 8. 1685
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
The News is that there has been a mighty Battle in a place called Sedgemoor and his Majesties forces are victorious.
Ringwod, July 8. 1685
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
This very morning the King received an account that the Lord Grey was taken yesterday in at Ringwood being secured by my Lord Lumley.
London, July 8. 1685
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
His Majesty has just now received an account that the Duke of Monmouth was taken in Dorestshire, and is in the hands of my Lord Lumley.
Whitehall, July 11. 1685
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
As the Rebels are completely broken, dispersed or taken, the Kings forces go into quarters and Militia dismissed. The Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey will be this night at Farnham
Whitehall, July 12. 1685
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
The King proclaims that all subjects MUST attend services of solemn thanksgiving on the 26 July 1685 to celebrate His Victory over the Rebels.
Whitehall, July 13. 1685
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
This evening the Duke of Monmouth and Lord Grey were carried to the Tower in Kings Barges, guarded by several other Barges with Soldiers.
Whitehall, July 15. 1685
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
This day the late Duke of Monmouth being attainted of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a Scaffold for that purpose erected on Tower Hill.
Exeter, July 15. 1685
Yesterday the Rebel leader Richard Goodenough was captured near Ilfracombe is now held in Exeter.
Yesterday the Rebel leader Richard Goodenough was captured near Ilfracombe is now held in Exeter.
Yesterday the Rebel leader Richard Goodenough was captured near Ilfracombe is now held in Exeter.
