Wells, July 1. 1685
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.
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
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.
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
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.
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
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 that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain