Exeter, July 15. 1685

Yesterday Richard Goodenough was brought hither, having been taken with other Rebels about Ilfracombe; he will be carried to London; and we doubt not but in a day or two Ferguson and Wade will be likewise taken.
[Editors Note: The papers now fall silent on the capture of the Rebels and so too does this Monmouth Rebellion timeline.]
The full on this day timeline:


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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


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.


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


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.


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.


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


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.
The full Rebel Story Timeline:


Today we sailed in the Heldevenberg for England together with the Duke of Monmouth and 81 other gentlemen of honour
Today we sailed in the Heldevenberg for England together with the Duke of Monmouth and 81 other gentlemen of honour
Today we sailed in the Heldevenberg for England together with the Duke of Monmouth and 81 other gentlemen of honour


This evening the Duke of Monmouth issues his commissions and gives instruction on the forming of his Army
This evening the Duke of Monmouth issues his commissions and gives instruction on the forming of his Army
This evening the Duke of Monmouth issues his commissions and gives instruction on the forming of his Army


This evening a small party is landed at Seatown to send word of Monmouth's landing at Lyme tomorrow.
This evening a small party is landed at Seatown to send word of Monmouth's landing at Lyme tomorrow.
This evening a small party is landed at Seatown to send word of Monmouth's landing at Lyme tomorrow.


Monmouth and his supporters land at Lyme to cheering crowds.
Monmouth and his supporters land at Lyme to cheering crowds.
Monmouth and his supporters land at Lyme to cheering crowds.


Monmouth's Army now numbers over 1500 men, yet news arrives that Royal Militia is close at hand.
Monmouth's Army now numbers over 1500 men, yet news arrives that Royal Militia is close at hand.
Monmouth's Army now numbers over 1500 men, yet news arrives that Royal Militia is close at hand.


Today we drew first blood after a skirmish with the Militia Horse, leaving two of them dead on the field.
Today we drew first blood after a skirmish with the Militia Horse, leaving two of them dead on the field.
Today we drew first blood after a skirmish with the Militia Horse, leaving two of them dead on the field.


Today we fought our first battle with the Militia at Bridport. Our Foot accounted themselves very well.
Today we fought our first battle with the Militia at Bridport. Our Foot accounted themselves very well.
Today we fought our first battle with the Militia at Bridport. Our Foot accounted themselves very well.


This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.
This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.
This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.


Today Monmouth's Army reaches Chard, whilst it continues to grow, now over 3000 men have joined his Grace.
Today Monmouth's Army reaches Chard, whilst it continues to grow, now over 3000 men have joined his Grace.
Today Monmouth's Army reaches Chard, whilst it continues to grow, now over 3000 men have joined his Grace.


The Duke of Monmouth and his Army reaches Ilminster
The Duke of Monmouth and his Army reaches Ilminster
The Duke of Monmouth and his Army reaches Ilminster


Monmouth and his Army reach Taunton this evening.
Monmouth and his Army reach Taunton this evening.
Monmouth and his Army reach Taunton this evening.


Today we entered Taunton and a new Foot Regiment, the Blue, is raised from Taunton-men.
Today we entered Taunton and a new Foot Regiment, the Blue, is raised from Taunton-men.
Today we entered Taunton and a new Foot Regiment, the Blue, is raised from Taunton-men.


The Duke of Monmouth is proclaimed King at the market cross.
The Duke of Monmouth is proclaimed King at the market cross.
The Duke of Monmouth is proclaimed King at the market cross.


We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.


There is a skirmish between our Horse and those of the enemy at Langport whilst the clubmen look to join with us.
There is a skirmish between our Horse and those of the enemy at Langport whilst the clubmen look to join with us.
There is a skirmish between our Horse and those of the enemy at Langport whilst the clubmen look to join with us.


This day we have progressed to Shepton Mallet but the heavy rain is slowing our advance.
This day we have progressed to Shepton Mallet but the heavy rain is slowing our advance.
This day we have progressed to Shepton Mallet but the heavy rain is slowing our advance.


This day we reach Pensford but have word the enemy has damaged the Keynsham Bridge
This day we reach Pensford but have word the enemy has damaged the Keynsham Bridge
This day we reach Pensford but have word the enemy has damaged the Keynsham Bridge


This day we crossed the Avon by the repaired Bridge at Keynsham and fought of the enemy Horse
This day we crossed the Avon by the repaired Bridge at Keynsham and fought of the enemy Horse
This day we crossed the Avon by the repaired Bridge at Keynsham and fought of the enemy Horse


Monmouth and his Army reach Philips Norton after a long march in heavy rain.
Monmouth and his Army reach Philips Norton after a long march in heavy rain.
Monmouth and his Army reach Philips Norton after a long march in heavy rain.


Today there is a Battle between Monmouth's Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.
Today there is a Battle between Monmouth's Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.
Today there is a Battle between Monmouth's Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.


This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain


The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.


Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.


This day we captured enemy baggage as Wells and rest here for the night.
This day we captured enemy baggage as Wells and rest here for the night.
This day we captured enemy baggage as Wells and rest here for the night.


This day as we marched to Pedwell to meet the grand Clubmen Army of Somerset, yet upon our arrival, they only number some 200 men.
This day as we marched to Pedwell to meet the grand Clubmen Army of Somerset, yet upon our arrival, they only number some 200 men.
This day as we marched to Pedwell to meet the grand Clubmen Army of Somerset, yet upon our arrival, they only number some 200 men.


Monmouth and his Army return to Bridgwater and start to fortify the town
Monmouth and his Army return to Bridgwater and start to fortify the town
Monmouth and his Army return to Bridgwater and start to fortify the town


The Army remains at Bridgwater and this evening the local men are allowed to return to their homes as the enemy doesn't press us.
The Army remains at Bridgwater and this evening the local men are allowed to return to their homes as the enemy doesn't press us.
The Army remains at Bridgwater and this evening the local men are allowed to return to their homes as the enemy doesn't press us.


This afternoon we prepare to march overnight to Axbridge meanwhile the enemy has advanced to Westonzoyland
This afternoon we prepare to march overnight to Axbridge meanwhile the enemy has advanced to Westonzoyland
This afternoon we prepare to march overnight to Axbridge meanwhile the enemy has advanced to Westonzoyland


By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.


This night we march to Longmoor to surprise the enemy but a troopers pistol goes off at half-cock.
This night we march to Longmoor to surprise the enemy but a troopers pistol goes off at half-cock.
This night we march to Longmoor to surprise the enemy but a troopers pistol goes off at half-cock.


The Armies of the two King's fought a great Battle at Sedgemoor, the victor wrote the History. This is an account from one side.
The Armies of the two King's fought a great Battle at Sedgemoor, the victor wrote the History. This is an account from one side.
The Armies of the two King's fought a great Battle at Sedgemoor, the victor wrote the History. This is an account from one side.


With the Rebellion lost, it is every man for himself, Wade, Goodenough, Ferguson and a party make their Escape from Ilfracombe.
With the Rebellion lost, it is every man for himself, Wade, Goodenough, Ferguson and a party make their Escape from Ilfracombe.
With the Rebellion lost, it is every man for himself, Wade, Goodenough, Ferguson and a party make their Escape from Ilfracombe.


This is an account of the bloody and botched execution of James, Duke of Monmouth on Tower Hill.
This is an account of the bloody and botched execution of James, Duke of Monmouth on Tower Hill.
This is an account of the bloody and botched execution of James, Duke of Monmouth on Tower Hill.


With the Rebellion over the Tyrant paid bloody retribution on those that fought for your Liberty
With the Rebellion over the Tyrant paid bloody retribution on those that fought for your Liberty
With the Rebellion over the Tyrant paid bloody retribution on those that fought for your Liberty
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