Bridgwater, June 21. 1685
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.
We can now field an Army of 5 Horse Squadrons, 5 Foot Battalions & 4 field cannon.
The Duke of Monmouth is proclaimed King at the market cross.
Today we entered Taunton and a new Foot Regiment, the Blue, is raised from Taunton-men.
The Kings forces have forced the Rebels to cross the Clyde in some disorder and we expect word of Argyll’s capture daily.
Monmouth and his Army reach Taunton this evening.
New reaches London of the capture of the Rebel ships, yet the Scotch Rebels still move towards Glasgow
The Duke of Monmouth and his Army reaches Ilminster
News reaches London of the Bridport fight, at which the Rebels are defeated.
Today Monmouth’s Army reaches Chard, whilst it continues to grow, now over 3000 men have joined his Grace.
Today the Act of Attainder against James, Duke of Monmouth for High Treason gets royal assent.