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
Whitehall, June 13. 1685
The King gets the news, that Monmouth has landed at Lyme.
Lyme, June 11. 1685
Monmouth and his supporters land at Lyme to cheering crowds.
Edinburgh, June 6. 1685
An account of the skirmishes at Glendarroch and Greenock between the forces of King and the rebels.
Seatown, June 10. 1685
This evening a small party is landed at Seatown to send word of Monmouth’s landing at Lyme tomorrow.