An Exact and Perfect RELATION Of every particular of the Fight at VVORCESTER, And ordering the battle on both sides of the river of Severne, from an emminent Officer of the ARMY.
Severall Letters from Scotland signifying the taking of Sir Philip Musgrave, with severall other Lords and Lairds, and 500 of their party kild and taken neer Dumfreeze in Scotland.
Also a Letter from Col. Alured, of the manner of the taking of Generall Lesley, &c. at Ellitt near Dundee, with an exact List of the prisoners of quality there taken.
Lastly, also a Letter of the taking of Dundee by Storme September 1. in which storme Major Gen. Lumsden and 600 more of the Scots were slaine, &c.
Published by speciall Command and Authority.
LONDON, Printed by Francis Leach 1651.
A more Exact Relation of every particular of the fight at WORCESTER, &c.
VPon Wednesday morning between 5 and 6 of the Clocke we began to march from Vpton, and by reason of some hindr [...]nces in our march we reached not to Tame River, till betwixt 2 and 3 in the afternoon: As soon as our boats came up, which was much about the same time, the Bridge was presently made over the Severn on the Generalls side, and another over the River Tame on our side, we were come as far as Poyick, half a mile on this side the Bridge with our Van before the Enemy took the Alarm, which after they had taken, they drew downe both their Horse and their Foot from their Leaguer at St. Jones, to oppose our passing over our bridges of boats: The Generall pre [...]n [...]ly commanded over Col. Ingolsby, and Col. Fairfax their R [...]g [...]ments, with part of his own Regiment, and the Life Guard, and Col Hackers of Horse over the River, after these on our side were commanded over Col. Goffs, and Major Gen. Deàns Regiments, all of which advanced toward the Enemy, who had lined their hedges thick with men, but it pleased the Lord after some sharp dispute, ours beat them from hedge to hedge. Col. Blake, Col. Gibbons, with Col. Marshes Regiment were commanded over as seconds to the former, and to attempt the Enemy in other places, where they had drawn down their men: My Lord Gray's was likewise order'd over and it pleased the Lord in half an hour or an hours dispute the enemy quitted their ground and fled away, only about Poyick Bridge (which they had broke down, having the advantage of hedges and ditches) they continued a sharp dispute with Col. Haines his Regiment, and Col. Cobbet, Col. Matthews being as reserve to them both, and it ple [...]sed the Lord that the Enemy likewise quitted the ground and runne away, some of Col. Hains his men wading over the River to advance upon them; about a mile beyond Poyick the Enemy had broken down another bridge upon the passe, unto which place we sent some Dragoons, who with the assistance of some Horse made the Enemy quit that place, which gave a passage over for Lieut, Gen. Fleetwoode Regiment, Col. Twisletons and Col. Kenricks, who were commanded [Page 2] to pursue the Enemy, who as we had supposed made towards Hereford or Ludlow, but they wheeled off and run into Worcester, only some few who were taken. The ground where we fought was full of hedges that our horse had not much liberty to engage: but both Horse and and Foot where they had opportunity (through the Lords presence strengthning of them) did very gallantly: After the Enemy had run away into Worcester, they drew out their whole Army of Horse and Foot upon our Army on the other side, supposing that most of our Army had been advanced over the River, but the Lord made our Army there alike successefull as on the other side; being assisted by Major Gen. Desboroughs Regiment. of Horse, and Col. Cobbets of Foot, on that side was part of the Generals Regiment, Major Gen. Lamberts, Commissary Gen. Whalies, Major Gen. Harrisons brigade, and Col. Tomblins with some of the Surrey and Essex Troops, those of Foot were Major Gen. Lamberts, Col. Prides, Col. Coopers, the Cheshire Brigade and the Essex Foot, all of these as the Lord gave them opportunity did behave themselves very gallantly, and beat the Enemy that came out, and those of them in the Royall Fort into the Town, and afterwards in the night time possessed themselves of the Towne, but as many Horse as could got away, though I suppose not three thousand in all escaped us: Col. Barton being commanded to Bewdley the day before with some Horse and Dragoones, did take many prisoners in their running away, it is said 1200. Yesterday morning by order from the Generall, we commanded 1500 horse and dragoons to pursue after the Enemy (under the command of Col. Blundell) who fled in the same way they came hither, M. G. Harrison is likewise gon after them, and will we doubt not (through the Lords mercy) overtake most of them, Col. Lilburn will, we hope, put a stop unto them.
The King (it is said) went away with not above 12. horse, tis thought there is not 1000 horse of them together; In all the engagements that ever hath beene, I think we have not seen a more immediate hand of God appearing than in this; I believe there was never more courage and resolution in an Army, yet lesse done by us as men; that which adds much to the mercy is that the presence of the Lord was so immediate with us, that we may say no flesh hath cause to boast, but we must say it is the Lord hath done all these things; and O that we may have hearts to walke suitable unto what the Lord hath done for us, that it may appear by our walking and actings, that we are the people that the Lord hath done all this for.
[Page 3] The number of those that are taken are said to be about 10000, and neer 3000 slain, but in neither can I be positive, of all that were slain on our side, I am perswaded there is not 100: of Officers I hear but very few, Lievt. Col. Mosely, and Capt. Iones of Colonel Cobbets Regiment were slain, Major General Lamberts horse was shot: the number of the Arms and Colours are so many, that as yet there can be no certain accompt given of them; the General did exceedingly hazard himself, riding up and and downe in the midst of their shots, and went himself up to their Fort and offered them quarter, was then answered with nothing but shot, the Major General likewise and all the other Officers, did doe in their several places very gallantly. In the persuit, Col. Lilburns and the Generals Regiment of Foot have taken the Earl of Derby, Earl of Louderdale, Earl of Cleaviland, and about 140 more persons of quality; they are still in persuit of the rest,
September 5. 1651. neer Worcester.
Letters from Scotland of the routing of Sir Philip Musgrove, several Lords, and 500 of their Party neer Dumfrieze
Vpon Friday last (being our Fair day at Beampton) I got certaine intelligence, that one Lievtenant Douglas, and Craford with some Horse and Dragoons were designed for Naward, to surprise our horse, whereupon I forthwith sent to the Governour of Carlisle, who forthwith sent me a Partie of Musqueteers, [Page 4] it seems one Terrel, late a Corporal to Capt. Cicil Howard and some other Runawaies, brought the enemie upon this business: since then I dispatcht two Messengers into Scotland, to observe what they were doing; and now one of them is returned, and brings me certain word, that our Horse and Dragoons from Edenburgh fell in amongst them at Dunfrieze, where there were above 500 of the enemie, and after half an hou [...]s dispute our men got into the Town, kild or took most of them, almost none escaping; and by reason that most of the Townsmen did stand out (notwithstanding the former promise) therefore our Officers are making an example of them, and are scouring the Countrie thereabouts: I hope to day to have the particulars, for I heare Sir Iohn Chastors, with one Cealehead, and others are taken: I am
SInce I closed up my Packet, I have another Messenger come, who assures me of the routing of the Enemie at Dunfrieze, and that Sir Philip Musgrave, the Mayor of Iohnston, Kealehead, with all the Lords and Leards in that Countrie are taken or killed; the manner of it was thus, 100 horse of ours came to Dunfrieze, and after some small dispute got into the Towne, and plundered part, then retreated into Galloway, where they took up quarters; and that night the remainder of the Bodie came to the same place, as was agreed before; hereupon the Scots Countrymen, and all got together, not knowing of our grand bodie, and thought in the night time to have devoured our 100 horse, but our bodie being readie and expecting them, fell pell mell upon them, and as yet never a Scot can tell what is become of his fellow, an absolute rout, scarse any escaped.
Collonell Alured's Letter of the taking Gen. Lesley, &c. With a perfect List of the Prisoners neer Dunder.
IT hath pleased the Lord to give a great mercy to us in the delivery up of a great many of the Leaders, and chiefe of the Scottish Forces into our hands. I (being commanded forth with a party of Horse and Dragoons,) marched on a dark rainy night, in rough and tedious way, to the Town neer the High-Lands called Ellit, where we had intelligence, that most of the Scots Commanders lay, which wee found to bee true, and have taken there these Prisoners in this inclosed List, nominated, not above two of the most considerable men of the Committee of State are left, besides those who are here, the rest of the enemy were quartered at two little Towns within a mile, but my Party, who were about 800 were so dispersed in getting such rich Prizes, that I could not possibly go any further; but having such considerable Prisoners, thought it most convenient to march away with them. The enemy were about 4000. who are all dispersed. Some of our party have gotten 500. 300. 200. 100 pounds a peece, and none of them but well rewarded for their service. I desire the Lord to give us hearts to be truly thankfull to him for this and all other his mercies towards us. I am
A List of the Prisoners.
GEneral Lesley, Earl Marshall, Lord of Keeth, Earl Crawford, Lord Ogleby, Lord Burginee, Lord Humby, Lord Lee, Sir Iames Fowls of Collington, Sir Alexand. Fotheringham of Powery, Sir Iames Locker, Col. Andrew Milns, Mr. Archibald Sidserfe, Mr. Tho. Hoburn, Lord of Humbies Sonne, Mr. Iohn Brickburn, of Ormston, Mr. Robert Norn of Strathord, Mr. Iohn Blare, Mr. Laurence Blare, M. Alex. Nern, M. Donell Crocket, M. Andrew Gray, M. Iohn Ramsey, M. Will. Leithton, M. David Duer, M. James Ogleby, M. Iohn Belches, M. Henry Cheap, M. Iames Fleming. Ministers. M. Rob. Douglas, M. Ia. Hamilton, M. Mungo Law, M. Iohn Smith, M. George Petilon, M. Iohn Ruttera, M. Iames Sharp, M. Hugh Ramsey, M. Andrew Carre, Cap. Andr. Wood, Cornet Tho. Brown. With about 70 Prisoners more, being Souldiers and servants to the Noblemen.
A Letter from Leith Sept. 3. of the taking of Dundee by storme, &c.
EVen now I received the newes of the taking Dundee, it was taken by storme on Munday last about 10 and 11 a Clock, within a puarter of an hour after they began to storme; six hundred as my intelligence tels me are slaine. Amongst them Major Gen. Lumsden the Governour.
Leith 3. Sep. 1651.