An Abstract of a Letter FROM Lieutenant-Generall CRVMWELL to Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX Com­mander in chiefe of the Forces raised for the defence of the Kingdome. Date April 26. 1645.

Of a great Victory obtained by the said Lieutenant Generall CRVMWELL against a party of the Earle of Northamptons Regi­ment, the Lord Wilmots Regiment, and the Queenes Regiment of Horse neere Oxford.

  • 200. Killed in the fight, and in the chase.
  • 200. Prisoners taken.
  • 400. Horse.
  • The Queens own Colours.
  • And great store of Armes.

ALSO, The taking of Bletchington-house by Lieutenant Generall CRUMWELL, a Garrison of the Kings neere Oxford and kept by Colonell Windebanke, whether the residue of the enemy that escaped the former fight fled. With the coppy of the Articles upon the surrender of the said house.

72 Horse more taken in this house, 300 Muskets, and great store of other Arm [...]s and Ammunition.

Published by Authority.

London, Printed for Francis Coles in the Old-baily. 1645.

AN ABSTRACT Of the Letter, sent from Gene­rall Crumwell to Sir Thomas Fairfax, Commander in chiefe of the Forces raised for the defence of the Kingdome.

Right Honourable:

I Met at my Randezvous at No­tingham, on Wednesday last, where I staid somewhat long for the comming up of the Bodie of Horse, which Gods Honour was pleased to give me command of▪ After the comming where­of I marched with all ex­pedition to Wheatly-Bridge, having sent before to Ma­jor Generall Browne, for what Intelligence he could afford me of the state of affaires in oxford, I being not so well acquainted in those parts, and the con­dition and number of the Enemy in Oxford, as him­selfe [Page 2]informed me by Letters; That Prince Maurice his Forces were not in Oxford, (as I suppos'd, and that as he was informed by foure very honest and faithfull Gentlemen, that came out of Oxford to him a little before the Receipt of this Letter, that there were Twelve Peeces of Ordnance, with their Carria­ges and Waggons, readie for a March, and in ano­ther place Five more Peeces, with their Carriages, another readie to Advance with their Convoy: After I received this satisfaction from Major Ge­nerall Browne, I advanced this Morning, being Thurs­day, the Twenty fourth of Aprill, neere Oxford, then I lay before the Enemie perceiving it at Oxford, and they being in readinesse to advance, sent out a par­tie of Horse against me, part of the Queenes Re­giment, part of the Earle of Northamptons Regi­ment, and parte of the Lord Wilm [...]tes Regiment, who made an Infall upon mee whereupon your Honours Regiment (lately mine owne) I drew forth against the Enemie (who had drawne themselves into severall Squadrons, to be readie for Action) and your Honours owne Troope therein, I comman­ded to Charge a Squadron of the Enemie, who performed it so gallantly, that after a short fiering they entred the whole Squadron, and put them to a Confusion, and the rest of my Horse presently entring after them, they made a Totall Roote of the Enemie, and had the Chace of them three or soure Miles, and killed Two Hundred, tooke as many Prisoners, and about Foure Hundred Horse, and the Queenes Colours Richly Embrodered with the Crowne in the midst, and Eighteene Flower-Deluces [Page 3]wrought about all in Gold, with a Gol­den Crosse on the Top: many escapt to Oxford, and divers were drowned, parte of them likewise betooke themselves to a strong House in Bletchington, where Colonell Windebanke kept a Garrison with neere Two Hundred Horse and Foote therein, which after surrounded I summoned, but they seemed ve­ry delatory in their Answer, at last they sent out Articles to me of Surrender (which I have sent your Honour inclosed) and after a large Treatie there­upon, the Surrender was agreed uon between us, they left behind them between two and Three Hun­dred Musquets, Seventy Horses, besides other Armes and Ammunition: I Humbly rest

25 of Aprill, 1645.
Your Honours Humble Servant Oliver Crumwell

ARTICLES OF Agreement upon the surrender of Bletchington-House: Between Lieutenant Generall Cromwell, and Colonell Windebanke, April 24. Anno 1645.

  • 1. IT is agreed that all Officers of Horse of Commission of the Garrison shall march away with their, Horse Swords, and Pistolls.
  • 2. That the Colonell of the Garison, and the Maior march away with their Horse, Swords, and Pistolls, and the Captaines of the Fort to march with their horse and swords.
  • 3. That all Souldiers in the Garrison march away leaving their Armes, Colours, and Drummes behind them, and for such Officers of horse as retreated thi­ther for safety to march away with their swords.
  • [Page 7]4. That Master Huchington, Master Ernely, Master Eddes, and Master Pitts, being Gentlemen that came to visit the Governour and not ingaged, shall march away with their horses, swords, and Pistolls.
  • 5. That all the other Armes and Ammunition shall be delivered up imediatly to Lieutenant Generall Crom­well without imbezeling, except as above mentioned.
  • 6. That safe conduct be granted by the Lieutenant Generall, for all the above mentioned to Oxford.
  • 7. That the Colonells Wife, her two Servants and Chaplaine with their horses march along with the Co­lonell.
  • 8. That the Lad of the House shall enjoy her goods as aforesaid without plunder, and all her family.
FINIS.

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