Whitehall, July 8. 1685
Yesterday morning his Majesty received News of the entire defeat of the rebels, of which we have following account.
On Sunday morning the Earl of Feversham marched from Somerton to Weston within three miles of Bridgwater. He quartered his Horse and Dragoons in the said village and encamped his foot in an advantageous post near it, fronting towards a moor being a spacious plain, and having a ditch before them. In the evening he had noticed that the Rebels were drawing out of the Town, which made him keep his Troops in a readiness and send out frequent parties to observe them. The Rebels so ordered their march and with so great silence that they found a quiet passage into the said moor and there towards morning formed their Foot in Battle to the number of between 5 and 6000. The Duke of Monmouth being at the head of them and marched near to our camp. My Lord Feversham having notice of it immediately put his Majesties forces, being about 2000 Foot and 700 Horse Grenadiers and Dragoons into a posture to receive them. The Rebels began with a great Volley of shot and shouts, which was returned by ours in the same manner. In the meantime, the Rebels were bringing their horse to second their foot but hindered by a party of Horse commanded by Col. Oglethrorpe who engaged them till my Lord of Oxfords Regiment and the detachment of the Guards came into form the Line. The resistance of the Rebels Horse which were between 1000 and 1200 commanded by Lord Grey, was very inconsiderable, being neither drawn up in a body but giving way before all that charged them and soon quit the field. All this while the Foot stood very firm on both side and exchanged great volleys. The ditch, before mentioned, hindering them from closing but our cannon coming up and our Horse breaking in upon them they were at last entirely routed and three pieces of Cannon, all they had there, taken. About 2000 of them were killed and so many taken prisoners. The most remarkable among these are Col. Holmes and Perrot his major, the constable of Crookeborne, and Williams servant to the Duke of Monmouth, who had about his 200 Guineas, all the monies he said the Duke had left. The coat which he usually wore was likewise taken.
The Earl of Feversham, his Majesties Lieutenant General, was everywhere during the action, giving the necessary orders with great readiness and conduct. My Lord Churchill, who commanded next under him, likewise performed his part with all the courage and gallantry imaginable. The Duke of Grafton and all the commanders of battalions and other officers behaved themselves with great resolution and bravery. Of his Majesties forces there were about 300 killed and many others wounded, of whom a father account will be given in a more particular relation that will be publish about this action. After the field was cleared of the Rebels, the Earl of Feversham marched with 500 foot, some Horse and Dragoons to Bridgwater, the Rebels that were left there having fled and dispersed themselves in several places. His Lordship left these men in the town under the command of Col. Kirke. And hearing that the Duke of Monmouth was fled with about 50 horse, the greatest number of the Rebels that were left together, he sent out several parties in pursuit of them. My Lord Feversham intended to march yesterday with his Majesties forces to Wells and this day to Bath.
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.
