A TRUE AND FULLER RELATION OF THE BATTLE FOUGHT AT Stow in the Would, March 21. 1645. Between the Forces under Sir William Brereton, Coll: Morgan,— AND The Lord Ashley. With a Catalogue of the Prisoners, etc. Sent by a Gentleman of Credit under Sir William Brereton to some Members of the Honourable House of COMMONS, and by them desi red to be published. LONDON: Printed for Tho: Vnderhill at the Bible in Woodstreet. 1646. Honoured Gentlemen, ACcording to my engagements I shall give you an account of the proceed of our Forces in reference to our great victory at Stowe: Sir William Brereton marched with 1000 Horse from Leychsield on Tuesday March 17. 1645. to Colshill, and quartered there two nights, waiting for intelligence from Collorell Morgan, and had notice that he was come as f●r as Stratford upon Avon; and on Tuesday March 19 in the morning, Sir William marched from Collhell through Warwick Town, towards Stratford; his Rendezvouz was within a mile of Warwick, that after noon, Sir William had intelligence that Col. Morgan was returned bacl as fare as Camden, because that his intelligence was, that the Lord Ashley had a bridge carried with him, and was ready to go over the River to join with the King's Horse from Oxford: presently after which, Sir William had intelligence that Ashley was Retreated bacl towards Worster, and bended his march towards Leychsield, whereupon Sir William marched back again towards Bermingham to get between him and Litchsield, and took up his quarters 4. miles from Stratford, at the Lady Smith's house, about eleven of the Clock at night Intelligence came to him, that Ashleys' quarters were within 3. miles, whereupon (not knowing whether his intentions were for Litchsield or Oxford,) we risen, and marched away at one of the clock after midnight, and came to a Town called Knoll, towards Bermingham, Friday morning March 20 we had Intelligence that Ashley had laid his Bridge, and was passing over the River; whereupon we had several messengers ●●om Colonel Morgan, that he would face them on Camden Hils, whilst Sir William marched up: and notwithstanding that we had marched all the night before, yet we marched back again to Stratford, and came thither about the going down of the Sun, and presently received Posts from Coll. Morgan that the Enemy were within 3. miles of him, and that their Forlorn Hopes were engaged, and if Sir William made not hast they would be gone; for he himself should be too weak to engage all their Forces. Whereupon Sir William gave a strict command, that none should stay in Stratford, but all march away presently, notwithstanding the constant marches before. The Bridge at Stratford being pulled down, we could pass over but one at a time, yet we made all the haste that possibly we could, and came to Camden hills by 12. 2 Clock that night. Colonel Morgan with his party were advanced by 11. and still sent post to Sir William to follow, and he would do what possibly he could to engage Ashley to stay. Sir William not delaying any time, but marched as fast as possibly might be, desiring him by constant posts to engage the Enemy if possibly he could, whilst he came up, which he promised to do with all speed. And between one and two on Saturday morning, after we had marched backward and forward 30. miles since Friday morning, we overtook Col: Morgan, and then being join▪ d, we marched about a mile, and by that time the Scouts brought word that the Enemy were drawn up into a Body near Stow in the Old, at which all our soldiers rejoiced, being desirous to engage. Then we marched (the whole Army) in Battalions and after we discovered them standing in Battalions we faced them an hour before we fought, both sides waiting for day light: Sir William and Colonel Morgan did agree (without any difference) in the drawing up of the Army, which was ordered as follows. Sir William Brereton led the Right Wing of Horse, which were those that came with him from Litchsield: And the Gloucestershire men we placed in the left Wing, Colonel Morgan himself very gallantly led the Van▪ Upon the first Charge the Enemy forced the left Wing to a disorderly Retreat by overpowering of them; so that to them it seemed something doubtful, But Sir Will: Brereton with our Right Wing of Horse charged their left both of Horse and Foot, and totally Routed them, pursuing them into Stow; killing, and wounding many in the town: and the mean while our Left wing Rallied; our word was God be our Guide: The Enemy's word was Patrick, and George. A List of the Prisoners I have here enclosed. Thus have I given you an Account of the good hand of God with us, to whom belongs all the glory. I rest, Your humble Servant, R. S. From Stratford upon Aven March 23. 1645. A List of the Commanders and Officers taken in the Battle at Stow in the Would, March 21. 1645. LOrd Ashley General. Collo: Corbet. Collo: Gerrard. Collo: Mouldsworth. Lieut: Coll: Broughton. Major Billingsley. Major Harneage. Major Salistone. Capt: Edw: Grey. Capt. Tho: Gibbert. Capt. Harrison. Capt. Peacock. Capt: Harris. Capt: Salman Halston. Capt: Arding. Capt: John Bonner. Capt: Tho: Bonner. Capt: Josa● Sing. Capt: H●tton. Capt: Geniger. Capt: Mathews. Capt: Davenport Capt: Ge●e: Wright Capt: Potts Capt: Smith Reformad. Lieu: Hill. Lieut: John H●bson. Lieu: B●●nswick. Lieut: W●●burton. Lieut: Geo: Faucott Lieut: Hobman. Lieut: Benjamen Thornbury. Lieut: Fletcher. Lieut: Kirke. Lieut: Smith Remormad. Lieut: Poole Reformad. Lieut: Heart Reformad. Lieut: Kely Reformad. Lieut: Warham Reformad. Capt: Lieut: Aston. Lieut: Edw: Baker. Cornet Godfrey Prese. Cor: Brooks. Cor: Roberts. Cor: Russell. Cor: Francis Resketh. Ens: Blackburn. Ens: Horton. Ens: Dedluck. Ens: Ellis. Ens: Farmer. Ens: Cleaver. Ens: Avis. Ens: Hobson. Ens: Calbrook. Ens: Broughton. Ens: Mason. John de Ashfield Clark. Alexander Clegley Chaplain to Sir Will: Vaughan. Edw: Barker Martial General. Quartermaster Stone Quartermaster Watts Reformad. Robert Weale Chirurgeon. Rich: Aston Servant to the Lord Ashley. Mr. William's Quartermaster General. Coll: Egerton. Capt: Stanley. 2 Lieut: Colonels. Common Soldiers 1630. About 100 slain. 2000 Arms taken. Taken since by Collo: Fleetwood in the pursuit, Sir Cha: Lucas. And 100 common Soldiers and Troopers. FINIS.