Whitehall, June 23. 1685
The Rebels ship are taken at Lyme and there is an encounter at Longport
Glastonbury, June 22. 1685
There is a skirmish between our Horse and those of the enemy at Langport whilst the clubmen look to join with us.
London, June 22. 1685
The gossip in the London is that the Somerset Militia have killed Earl of Albemarle and joined with the Rebels.
Whitehall, June 21. 1865
News of the fight at Ashill reaches London together with the Rebel progress
Edinburgh, June 21. 1685
News of the capture of the Rebel Earl of Argyll reaches London
Bridgwater, June 21. 1685
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.
Taunton, June 20. 1685
The Duke of Monmouth is proclaimed King at the market cross.
Taunton, June 19. 1685
Today we entered Taunton and a new Foot Regiment, the Blue, is raised from Taunton-men.
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.
Taunton, June 18. 1685
Monmouth and his Army reach Taunton this evening.