Whitehall, June 13. 1685
The News is that on Thursday last, the 11th, there appeared three Ships off Lyme, and at about seven in the evening the Duke of Monmouth landed with about 150 men and entered the said town. He then sent some of his traitorous accomplices into the neighbouring counties to incite the people to open rebellion against his majesty.
This morning his majesty received the following account by an express from the mayor of Lyme,
Honiton, June 11. 1685
May it please your sacred majesty,
This evening, between seven and eight of the clock, there came in a great ship into the road of Lyme, not showing any colours; the off-side of the ship unseen by us on the shore: she filled five great boats full of men, which they speeded behind the Cobb, and so landed them to the westward of the town: they went over the cliffs, and presently were in the town at least three hundred man, the Duke of Monmouth at the head of them, so that they became masters of the town. I presently, well knowing that I should be first seized, took my horse, and came with speed to the town, and gave notice to all the country as I came; and sent my servants, that notice should be given to Somerset and Dorsetshire. I hope to be in Exeter, to give an account of it to the Duke of Albemarle with hour hours.
With the great ship, there is a ketch of about one hundred tons, and a fly-boat, which I judge to be about 200 ton. Neither of them landed any men when I came thence; but we suppose them to be full of men.
I find this place, and all the country, to be very ready to betake themselves to their arms against the Rebels. In the morning, at Chideock, in our bay, they landed men; which I, understanding, sent by all ways to apprehend them. Whether they are taken, I know not. So, I humbly beseech your Majesty my pardon this distracted relation, not doubting but they have plundered me.
I am, you Majesty’s most humble and obedient servant and subject,
Gregory Alford, Major.
Whereupon His Majesty caused his privy council to assemble and ordered the following proclamation to be published.
JAMES R.
Whereas we have received certain information, that James Duke of Monmouth, Ford late Lord Grey outlawed for high treason, with other traitors and outlaws, are lately landed in a hostile manner at Lyme, in our county of Dorset. And that they have sent and dispersed some of their traitorous accomplices into the neighbouring counties to incite them to join in open rebellion against us.
We do hereby, with the advice of our privy council, declare and publish the said James Duke of Monmouth and all his accomplices, adherents, abettors, and advisers; Traitors and Rebels. We do command and require all our Lieutenants, deputy-lieutenants, sheriffs, justices of the peace, mayors, bailiffs, and all other officers, civil or military, to use their utmost endeavours to seize and apprehend the said James Duke of Monmouth, Ford late Lord Grey, and all their said confederates and adherents; and all and every other person and persons that shall be aiding or abetting the aforesaid traitors and rebels; and that the said persons, to be secured until our further pleasure be known, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost peril.
Given at our court at Whitehall this thirteenth day of June 1685. And in the first year of our reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING
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.
