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When fate summons a biography of General Richard Butler, 1743-1791 / by Ward, Harry M.

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Newes from Turkie and Poland. Or A true and compendious declaration of the proceedings betweene the great Turke, and his Maiestie of Poland, from the beginning of the warres, vntill the latter end. With a relation of their daily millitary actions; shewing plainly how the warre continued and ended, peace was concluded, the troubles appeased, the articles of agreement confirmed, and a full league of amity ratified. /

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A true relation of a great victory obtained by the Parliaments forces against the cavaliers neere Chester. With the number of colonels, sergeant-majors, captaines, lieutenants, that were slaine at Wem and at Lee-Bridge in this fight by the Parliaments forces. As it was sent in a letter from one that was in the fight to M. James Waters in Newgate Market, and received the 24 of November, 1643.

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A true relation of the great and glorious victory through Gods providence, obtained by Sir William Waller, Sir Arthur Haslerig and others of the Parliament forces: against the Marquesse Hartford, Prince Maurice, Sir Ralph Hopton, and others. Together with the names of what persons of quality were killed and taken on both sides: as it was sent to a worthy member of the House of Commons, who appointed it to be printed and published. Imprimatur John White.

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Good nevves out of Flanders. The coppy of a letter sent from the most victorious his Highnesse the Prince of Orange his leaguer before Sasse of Gent; by a commander there, unto an eminent person at present in England. Concerning the taking and surrender of that inpregnable place Sasse of Gent, Wednesday the 7th. of September, 1644. new stile, the 40. day it was beleaguered.

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Victorious nevves from Ireland. Being an exact relation of the routing a great army of the rebels under the command of General Roe-O Neal and the Lord Digby, by the renowned and victorious Lord Inchiquin; as they were going towards the north, to hinder and oppose the joyning of the English forces with Sir Charles Coot. Also the conquering of a province which were posessed by the rebels. And Prince Ruperts advancing towards Ireland, with an army from France. Printed and published for the satisfaction of the kingdom of England.

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Two great victories: one at Dover against Sir Richard Hardreds, and 2000 officers and souldiers. The block-houses taken, with 30 piece of ordnance, by Coll: Rich, the castle relieved, and the enemy pursued. Another victory in Wales : Tinby Castle taken by Lieutenant Gen: Crumwell. And Coll: Powel, Coll: Kemish, Coll: Donell, and 30 officers, all prisoners at mercy, 20 piece of ordnance taken, 300 armes, 40 horse, 5 coulours, and 4 barrels of gunpowder. Also a letter from Bovv, of transactions between the commissioners of Parliament, and the Essex men, Sir VVilliam Hicks, and divers others taken prisoners.

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Another fight at Colchester, and the storming of the town on Fryday night last, by the Parliaments forces, and the successe thereof. Together, with the proceedings of His Majesties loyall subjects; in the counties Northapton, Liecester, and Rutland, touching their raising of sixe regiments for the defence of King, Parliament, and Kingdome. Likewise, a great fight in Scotland, between Duke Hamiltons forces commanded by the Earle of Kalendar Lieutenant Generall, and the Marquesse of Argyles party, with the number slain and taken prisoners, the Lord Chancellours escape, and hundreds fled to the mountains. Also, Duke Hamiltons speech to the Estates of Scotland, concerning the advancing with his Army into England.

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A great victory obtained by his Excellencie the Lord Generall Fairfax neer the Island of Mersey, against the forces of the Lord Goring, both by land and sea, with a list of the number that were slain and taken prisoners, the sea-men totally routed, 22 pieces of ordnance taken, with all their arms, powder, match, and bullet. Also another fight at Wivner, within two miles of Coulchester, 16. slain, 40. taken prisoners, and the surprizing of Lieut. Col. Gardner, and a party of Walloons, by capt. Fisher, with his Suffolk Horse. With their examination before the generall, and their concession, touching their marching up to the walls of London, and joyning with a party to plunder the city.

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An exact and true relation in relieving the resolute garrison of Lyme in Dorset-shire, by the Right Honourable, Robert Earle of Warwicke, Lord High Admirall of England. Besieged by Prince Maurice, the Lord Inchiquin, and his Irish rogues, together with the Lord Pawlet. As also the particular passages in many gallant sallyes and assaults betwixt the enemy and themselves, with the brave courage of many female souldiers: as also the taking two ships of great value, that were comming to relieve the enemy: and the present condition in which the town at this instant is, with other remarkable mews fron Exceter. As it was sent by a speciall and faithfull hand, from His Majesties ship called the Iames, riding now at anchor before Lyme, dated Iune the first.

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A true relation of the taking of Newcastle by assault, on Saturday the nineteenth of October instant, 1644. Being certified in three letters: the truth of which is likewise certified to the Parliament, by letters of the same date: in which service the Scottish army behaved themselves with great valour. Published by authority.

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True intelligence, and joyfull newes from Ludlow: declaring a battell fought by his Excellency the Earle of Essex, against Prince Robert, Prince Maurice, and the rest of the cavaliers, neere Ludlow, October 1. 1642. Also the manner of the Earle of Essex his obtaining the victory, and putting the cavaliers to flight, and how he hath gained the castle, and strongly fortified the town of Ludlow. Together with the names of those that are taken prisoners, and the number of those that are slain.

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An Account of the surrender of Limerick, and the particulars of the French's retreat to Galloway with Monsieur Lauson's and Tyrconnell's going aboard the French galleys : likewise a particular relation of the Irish flying in scattered parties to the mountains of Kerry.

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A Relation of the victory obtained by the King in Ireland at the passage of the Boyne, on the first day of this instant July, 1690 : and of the surrender of Drogheda.

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The second intelligence from His Excellency his quarters before Reading bearing date there April 25, wherein is contained an exact relation of Colonell Middletons surprizing the Kings regiment of foot at Dorchester 7 miles from Oxford, wherein they took an hundred horse, slew sixty and took about 50 prisoners ; with the true state of the siege at Reading, how the governour is sorely wounded, and the great want the town is in for want of victuals and ammunition and how Sir William Waller pursues P. Maurice, &c.

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An exact list of the royal confederate army in Flanders, commanded by the K. of Great-Britain, in four lines; as it was drawn up at Gerpines-camp, July 27. 1691. With the different colours of cloathing, by which each regiment is distinguished.

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The Kings forces totally routed by the Parliaments army, under the command of Major Generall Poyntz and Cheshire-Forces, on Routon-Heath, within two miles of Chester, Sept. 24. Together with the state of the siege at Chester; and a list of the lords, knights, commanders and common souldiers slain and taken prisoners; there being above one thousand prisoners taken, and the whole army routed. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com.

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A true relation of the manner of taking of the Earl of Northampton, and 60. cavalliers by Colonell Hampden, and Colonell Goodwin, with some of the Lord Brookes his forces, together with the assistance of the sheriffe and trained bands of Northampton-shire, at Deintry in the said county of Northampton on Munday last, as it was presented to the speaker of the honorable House of Commons, on Wednesday the 31. of August. Also the taking of the Earl of Carlile, Dr. Beale, Dr Martin, and Dr. Sterne, by the Parliaments forces sent to Cambridge on Tuesday last, and how Dr. Cousens made an escape, and what joy there was by the country people at their comming up to London, by bonfires and bells. Also the manner of seazing a great quantity of money, plate and ammunition neere Brackly in the said country of Northhampton, by the assistance of the major and the townes-men of Brackly. Shewing likewise how they were pursued to Oxford, and other places, and how many of them had their horses taken away. Also the manner of bringing three waggons and a cart laden with money from Southampton, taken by the Earle of Warwicke, and brought to London in a ship comming from Spaine, on Wednesday morning the said 31. of August, guarded with a troope of horse under the command of Serjeant Major Brewell.

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A true relation of the Earle of Warwicks encounter personally with his owne ship against two French shippes. Also a true relation of the brave overthrow my Lord of Stamford gave to Prince Robert and his cavaleers, having but 600. horse and foot against 1300. of the princes, being done in Harborow. Likewise newes from Ireland, with a relation of Oneales conspiracie against our men at Derry with the overthrow he had by the encounter. VVherein is set downe the rebels desire of composition, with certaine articles they propound for peace, each which particular truly and exactly set down and sent over to England by Coronell Willow of Bedford to Mr. John Haughton of Oxenford.

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A true and joyfull relation of a famous and remarkable victory obtained by inhabitants of Clamorganshire in VVales, against the Marquesse of Hartford, and the cavaleers, who had took the castle of Cardiffe in the said county. October the 3. 1642. Also the manner how they obtained the victory, killing fifty of the cavaleers, with the losse of nine men, and after five hours fight obtained the castle, putting them all to flight. Together with the means of the flight of the Marquesse of Hartford into VVales and the victorious proceedings of the Earl of Bedford against his confederates, his taking the Lord Pawlet, Sir Henry Berkley, and two of his brothers Sir Charles and Sir Iohn Barkes prisoners.

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