Edinburgh, June 18. 1685
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
Ilminster, June 17. 1685
The Duke of Monmouth and his Army reaches Ilminster
Whitehall, June 17. 1685
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
Westminster, June 16. 1685
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.
Axminster, June 15. 1685
This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.
Bridport, June 14. 1685
Today we fought our first battle with the Militia at Bridport. Our Foot accounted themselves very well.
Lyme, June 13. 1685
Today we drew first blood after a skirmish with the Militia Horse, leaving two of them dead on the field.
Lyme, June 12. 1685
Monmouth’s Army now numbers over 1500 men, yet news arrives that Royal Militia is close at hand.
Edinburgh, June 9. 1685
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