Axminster, June 15. 1685
This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.
This day we marched to Axminster and put the Militia to flight.
Today we fought our first battle with the Militia at Bridport. Our Foot accounted themselves very well.
Today we drew first blood after a skirmish with the Militia Horse, leaving two of them dead on the field.
Monmouth’s Army now numbers over 1500 men, yet news arrives that Royal Militia is close at hand.
Earl of Argyll withdraws to Loch Fyne, whilst Scotch troops leave Holland.
News of Argyll’s move to engage with the Kings force reaches London
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
Monmouth and his supporters land at Lyme to cheering crowds.
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
This evening a small party is landed at Seatown to send word of Monmouth’s landing at Lyme tomorrow.