THREE LETTERS FROM Sir Thomas Fairfax HIS ARMY.  
The one, from a Gentleman residing there, to a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons.  
Fully relating the manner of the late Fight between Sir Thomas Fairfax, and General goring Forces in Sutton-field near Lamport, on Thursday last July 10. wherein the Enemies whole Army was routed, about 2000 Prisoners, 4000 Arms, near 2000 Horse, and 40. Colours taken, besides many Horse and Prisoners in the pursuit, and Goring and his scattered Forces fled into Bridgewater.  
Also the particulars of the Fight between Major General Massey's and the Enemy's Forces, near Ilmore, on Wednesday last, July 9 where he took 500 of the Enemy's Horse, 200. prisoners, 2. Majors, 6. Captains, 9 Colours, and 30. slain on the place.  
Published by Authority.  
LONDON, Printed by Robert Austin. 1645.   

A Letter from a Gentleman in the Army, to an Honourable Member of the House of Commons.  
SIR:  
IN my last I gave you an account of our affairs till yesterday morning, and then I left Goring with his whole Army at Lamport; since then be pleased to take notice of a short relation of our actions. Yesterday we advanced to Sutton, drawing out that part of our Army, which we had, into Sutton fields, the rest being 4500 at the least, under the command of major-general Massey, were on the other side of the river, and those eight Regiments of Foot which we had at Naesby field, were also quartered at Martoke; Massey advanced with his Horse and Dragoons, having the Foot to back him to North-Carreg, being ordered to straiten the enemy's quarters, and to hinder them from any plundering exercises. It seems 1500 of them being upon a design out, and having no intelligence of his being in motion, were surprised in a careless posture; major-general Massey fell on them, took (as I take it) nine Colours, 200 prisoners, and 250 Horse, slew about 30. We (in the mean time) were drawn up within a mile of Lamport, with those Horse the General had with him, not knowing of his engagement, and there being three rivers between him and us, and the way without 12 mile's march. The last night we quartered at Sutton, and this morning by three a clock drew out into Sutton-fields, having with us but seven Regiments of horse, viz. The Generals, formerly called Lieutenant-generall Cromwell's, Whaley's, Vermudens, Graves, Rich, Fleetwood, Butlers, which were not in all 2800 Horse; of Foot, we had all but the Musketeers of three Regiments, having sent for them the last night from Martoke. Early this morning the enemy appeared in the field, and about 7. of the clock they made themselves Masters of a pass, which lay in the midst between our Body and theirs, had lined the hedges between us and them with at least 2000 Musketeers, so that the passage to them was extraordinary dangerous, being so strait that four horses could not pass a breast, and that up to the belly in water. They lying so prepared, both in Flanks and Front to receive us; in this posture they stood till nigh 11 of the clock, having in the interim sent away most of their Train and Baggage, led Horses, and other Lumber, to Bridgewater, being resolved to make good their Retreat thither, which they conceived they could, having such an advantageous pass thither; we understanding their intentions by some Spies, and other Countrymen, resolved to charge them, and accordingly drew down a commanded party of Musketeers to beat them from the hedges, which was done with a gallant resolution; advancing the same time with two Regiments of Horse into the Lane, all that we could draw up in Front was but a single Troop, and that commanded by Major bethel, the Enemy standing ready with three Bodies of Horse, of about a thousand to charge him. He with a single Troop charged, and routed two of their Divisions of about 400, received the charge of the third Division both in Front and Flank, was somewhat over-borne at last, and enforced to retire to the General's Regiment, which was about an hundred yards behind him: C. Desborow with the General's Troop sheltered him by his Flank to rally, and charged up himself with about 200 Horse of the General's Regiment, dispersed the Enemy, and set them all a running, gained freedom by it for all our Horse and Foot to draw into Bodies, sent the Enemy running, not being able to endure. In the charge the General, Lieutenant-generall, and some other Officers upon the hill beholding the gallant charge, commended it for the most excellent piece of service that ever was in England, we had them in chase almost to Bridgewater, having put them to the clearest Rout that ever an Enemy was put to: what the number of the slain be I cannot tell you, being scarce come from the chase: The prisoners come in already are 900, and I believe there will come in as many as will make 2000 1200 Horse taken at least: For Colours I am uncertain, I dare say at least 40, the Arms at least 4000, two pieces of Ordnance I saw, and divers carriages of Ammunition, and to make it a complete victory, we pursued the Enemy thorough Lamport, having gained the Garrison, and then they fired the Town just at the bridge to hinder the chase, yet we followed the victory thorough the fire. The success of this victory must needs be ascribed next unto God, to the good conduct of the General and Cromwell, Cromwell following the chase thorough Lamport, where he himself went thorough the fire flaming on both sides of him. The Enemy cry out they are utterly undone, and that the King must now go for Ireland. Sir, this victory was the more opportune, that had they stayed but three days longer, Goring would have had a re-inforcement of 6000 Horse and Foot from Greenvill and the King, they being transporting their Forces as fast as can be to Minehead, Watchead, and Uphill, there being 1500 that landed ad Uphill come to Bridgewater yesterday. Sir, this is all at present from  
Lamport July 10 seven a clock at night. Your affectionate friend and humble servant.   

A Letter from an Officer in the Army, to his wife in London.  
Dear wife, Salutation in the Lord, etc. who continues in multiplying favours upon his people.  
This day after our drawing into the field within two miles of Lamport, a pretty strong Garrison of the enemies. Our Army was ranged into a Battalia, and the Forlorn Hopes on each wing being drawn out and marched, the whole Army presently advanced, the enemy having secured a passage, which was the only way for us to make through to fall on them; where we could not march above four horse a breast, in which place the enemy did front, and flank us also on both sides: when our Forlorns marched nigh them, (the Hill they stood on, they divided themselves on, in several divisions and squadrons of Horse and Foot) our Foot fired in Volleys, and our Ordnance played so quick and sure, that presently the enemy were put to a rout, and were as in a maze, not knowing what way to avoid the Cannon; yet all this while maintained the passage, which was in hot dispute between them and us; yet at last, within an hour or thereabouts, we gained it, and sent Horse to second our Foot. One Major bethel with his Troop went on in the first place, and was to go up a steep hill to charge (and but his own Troop) by the time he came near: the Enemy came on in a vast Body of Horse against them, and laid Musketeers in a hedge, which did flank him, and somewhat front him also, yet with such gallantry he managed the charge, that they put the enemy to the rout, (all in that place) but presently a great fresh supply came, that caused our first party to retreat to the passage to our men, who played on the enemy, and caused them to retreat, and then our Horse and Foot marched on furiously, and at the second charge beat the enemy out of the field, put them to a rout, we killed on the several hills we stood on, and valleys we fought in, not above 20. but in the pursuit very many. There are already brought in nigh 1000 prisoners, two Carriages of Ammunition, and two small pieces, which were all they had in the field. They forsook their Garrison of Lamporne, and are gone towards Bridgewater. Yesterday major-general Massey went with about 7000. Horse, Dragoons, and Foot, on the other side of Lamport, skirmished with the enemy, and took about 500 horse, thirty slain, and 200. taken, whereof two Majors, 6. Captains, and nine Colours. I am in health, and all our friends, for aught I hear; I cannot particularise yet, for our men are not all returned from the pursuit. The King's party here is quite routed, and I hope we shall suddenly drive them from having an Army in the field, and visit their Garrisons. God hath wonderfully appeared with his people who first charged, that scarce ever any such Charge was seen in England heretofore. The General and honest Cromwell behaved themselves most gallantly. I am in haste, and rest,  
Lamport, 11. July, 1645. at 9 a clock at night. Your affectionate Friend, S. J.   

A Letter from an Officer in the Army to his brother in London, containing all the particulars of the fight between Major General Massey and the Enemy, july 9  
Brother,  
MY love to you and my sister, hoping you are in health as I am at writing hereof; I give the Lord praise for it, yesterday about two in the afternoon, Major Gen. Massey fell upon 2000 of goring Horse in Ilmore, and assoon as we came in sight they ran a way, and we pursued them almost to their Garrison of Lamport, we took near 500 Horse and 200. Prisoners, and slew about twenty: Then Sir Thomas Fairfax was at Long-Sutton within two miles of Lamport, this morning he drew forth into the Field, and Goring likewise drew forth of Lamport and took a pass and lined the hedges with Musketeers near 2000 and drew up a great Body of Horse, our General drew down towards him, and came up and charged him, and we were engaged about two hours by parties, at last put the Enemy to a retreat into Lamport, and we fell on and the enemy ran out at the other end of the town, and set both sides of the streets on fire, and burnt down about 20. houses, and ran away to Bridgewater, and sent this morning and last night all their Carriages and Baggage, except two pieces of Ordnance, and two Carriages of Ammunition in the Town which we now possess, we chased them six miles, took about 1000 prisoners in the flight, and are now in pursuit of them: The Lord follow us with success and give us grace to return glory to God, for all his mercies extended towards us.  
Lamport, July 10.  
The Messenger who stayed in the the Army two hours after the date of these Letters, relates that our men brought in Prisoners and Horse all the while he was there: so that he beheves there were not less than 2500. Horse taken, and 2000 Foot prisoners: that the Sommersetshire Clubmen brought in divers of the enemy's stragglers prisoners, that he heard, that Lieutenant General Porter was taken.  
FINIS.