On this Day
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Whitehall, July 1. 1685
The News is that the Rebels retired to Shepton Mallet, whilst the Kings forces are now at Frome
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Westminster, July 1. 1685
It is now High Treason to assert that the Duke of Monmouth that in anyway legitimate
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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.
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Shepton Mallet, June 30. 1685
Monmouth and his Army finding the path to London closed retires West to Shepton Mallet.
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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.
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Frome, June 29. 1685
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
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Whitehall, June 29. 1685
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
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Whitehall, June 28. 1685
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
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Frome, June 28. 1685
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain
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Philips Norton, June 27. 1685
Today there is a Battle between Monmouth’s Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.