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.
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.
Chard, June 16. 1685
Today Monmouth’s Army reaches Chard, whilst it continues to grow, now over 3000 men have joined his Grace.
Westminster, June 16. 1685
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.