A Full and True Relation of the Taking CORK, by the Right Honourable the Earl of Malborough, Lieut: Gen. of their Majesty's Forces: Together with the Articles of their Surrender.  
LAst Night we received the joyful News of a Surrender of Cork, and the Particulars of that Siege, which were as followeth.  
On the 20 th' of September 169●. the whole Fleet sent with the Earl of Malborough having made the Coast of Ireland towards Night, lay by, and next Morning by break of day they stood in for the Harbour's Mouth. There were on each side two Blockhouses, on each of which were 4. pieces of Cannon, and which played very warmly; but as soon as 2 of our Friggots had played a Broadside, they quitted those Forts and run away. About 12 at Noon the Ships came as high as Passage, where was also another Redoubt: But as soon as the Enemy espied our Men landing in Boats, they scoured as hard as they could drive. Here part of our Men landed that Night, and encamped. The next Morning being the 22 d, the rest were debarqued, and began to march up towards the Town, which was 6 Miles thence, they arrived at Night within a Mile of it, and there encamped. The 23 d. the Earl of Malborough sent a Summons to the Governor to Surrender, which he very peremptorily answered, and hung out a Bloody Flag; firing several Guns. But there being an Outwork which the Enemy had lately made to secure a Hill, which commanded the Castle. My Lord Malborough resolved to attack it, it giving him so advantageous a Post; accordingly a 1000 Musqueteers were detached out of the whole Body, and about 3 in the afternoon they marched to attack it. The Enemy that were in it, as soon as they spied our Men approaching fired one Volley, and then ran into the Town. The Great Guns fired mightily, however our Men took Possession hereof, and of the Hil, and that Night made a very good Lodgement. The 24 th' they prepared Batteries on this Hill; also took Possession of several Out-posts, which were very necessary to annoy the Enemy. There was great firing with Muskets all that day. Several Deserters came to us out of the Town, giving an account, that on the 20 th' 2 Regiments came into them from Kinsale: That the Garrison was 400 strong, and that they seemed resolved to defend it. We were also informed, that General Scravenmore was 5 Miles on the other side of the Town, with 1500 Horse and Dragoons. That Night our Battery was finished and 6 Cannon placed thereon. On the 25 th' about one in the Morning, the Enemy made a little Sally, but our Men were so watchful that they were presently beat in again, and about 20 killed of them. About break of day our Guns began to play against the Castle: And by the advantage of this Hill our Muskets annoyed them very much; and about 12 at Noon our small Friggots came up to the Key with Tide of Flood, and battered the Castle. Towards Night we could see some of the Stones of the Wall begin to shake down. That Night several Deserters came to us▪ and informed us our Cannon had done great execution that Day; had killed several, and put them into great consternation. The 26 th' by break of day our Guns began to batter again; and the Wall began to tumble down, so that by Night there was a pretty good breach. That day 500 Horse joined us, and brought in with them a great Prey of Cattle. They left Monsieur Seravenmoore on the otherside with the rest, to prevent any relief that might come. That day also arrived the Duke of Wirtemberg with 2 Danish Regiments of Foot. On the 27 th' our Cannon contined battering, so that by about 4 in the afternoon it had made a very fair Breach fit to enter. Therefore at Night it was resolved that next Moaning our Men should Storm the Town: the design being laid that 200 Grenadiers, with Hand Grenades should lead the Van; and these to be seconded with 300 Fusileers, and then 2 Battalions of Foot to sustain all in Case of Necessity. The 28 th' at 8 in the Morning, all these things being disposed, and the Signal upon point of giving: The Enemy perceiving our design hung out a White-Flag, and beat a Parley: Which being agreed to they sent an Officer to My Lord Malborough to treat of Conditions; and that they might march out with Colours flying and Ball in Mouth: But that being refused they surrendered at Mercy, as by the Capitulation appears.  
On the 29 th' my Lord Malborough entered the Town, and all things being performed according to the Articles, the Irish were made Prisoners of War; and put under a strong Guard into the Castle. And immeditely 500 Horse were detached to Kinsale, which we do not doubt but is surrendered, since they had weakened themselves by sending two Regiments to Cork. Never was such Joy seen in a Place, when all the Protestants were released, the Bells were immediately set a ringing, and all other demonstrations of Joy. There were very great Magazines and Stores found, but as yet we have not the Particulars.  

Capitulations given to the Garrison in Cork, by the Right Honourable the Earl of Malborough, Lieutenant General of their Majesty's Forces in Ireland.  
I. To receive them Prisoners of War, giving my Word that there shall be no Prejudice done either to Officers, Soldiers, Inhabitants or Clergy of the said Garrison, and will use my Endeavours to obtain his Majesty's Clemency towards the said Garrison.  
II. They shall deliver up the Old Fort within an Hour at farthest; and tomorrow, at 8 a Clock in the Morning, the two Gates of the City, to those whom he shall order.  
III. They shall put at Liberty immediately all the Protestants that are in Prison, without any pretence whatsoever to the contrary.  
IV. They shall put in a secure place all the Arms, as well of the Garrison as of the Inhabitants, of what Condition or Religion whatsoever.  
V. They shall give a just Account of the Magazines as well Ammunition as Provisions: And the Governor of the City shall make a List of them, signed with his Hand; which shall be put into the Hands of our Commander of the Artillery.  


MALBOROUGH  
TERRON  
RYCOT.   Dated at the Camp before Cork this 28 th' of Septemb. ● 1690.    

Licenced  
Octob. 4. 1690. J. F.