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.
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.
The council of War debate the General Pardon issued by the enemy and elect to fight on.
The News in London is about the Battle of Philips Norton between the King forces and those of the Rebels.
The news in London is that there has been a fight at Keynsham and Rebels gathering at Frome are dispersed.
This day Monmouth and his arrive exhausted at Frome after a night march in the rain
Today there is a Battle between Monmouth’s Army and the enemy at Philips Norton.
His majesty has been pleased to the reward be distributed amongst the five soldiers of the Earl of Aran’s Militia, who took Rumbold in Scotland.
Monmouth and his Army reach Philips Norton after a long march in heavy rain.
The Rebel Rumbold is hung and quartered for high Treason on this day
The Earl of Feversham learns of Monmouth strength and plans from a spy