ANOTHER BLOODY FIGHT AT SEA Upon the Coast of Cornwall, on Sunday the 13. of this instant June; between the Parliaments Fleet commanded by Sir George Ayscue; and the French and Dutch Navies, commanded by the Lord Admiral Chasti●lon.  
With the particulars of the fight; the manner of the Engagement; the great loss on both sides; and the number or ships sunk and taken.  
Also, the advance of Van-Trump towards the North; and Fifty of the Parliaments Men of War gone after to fight him: With the sinking of Captain Taylor; and the number of English ships taken by Captain Bradshaw.  
London, Printed for George Horton, 1652.   

Another bloody Fight at Sea between the English, French, and Dutch, upon the Coast of Cornwall, on Sunday the 13th of this instant June, 1652. With the particulars of the Fight, the manner of the Engagement, and great execution done on both sides.  
SIR,  
ON the Twelfth of this instant June, 1652. there happened another great and bloody Fight within three Leagues of this place, between the Parliaments ships, under the immediate conduct and command of Sir George Ayscue; and the French and Dutch Fleet commanded by Vice-Admiral Chastillon: the manner thus: Sir George Ayscue having received advertisements of about 30 Sail of ships, that were coasting the Western channel, resolved forthwith to weigh anchor and make after them: in order whereunto, he hosted sail from Plymouth Bay on the eleventh instant and, having a fair gale of wind, about six of the clock the next day in the afternoon, made a discovery of a great Fleet near Pendennis Peer: whereupon he sent forth the Eagle Frigate, to demand what they were, and from whence bound; who answered, That they were to give an account to none, but the Lord Admiral Vantrump, from whom they had received both their Commission, Power, and Instructions: Then they were commanded to strike sail; but peremptorily refused to yield obedience thereunto, saying, That they were resolved rather to die, then be guilty of violating the least point of honour: Whereupon Sir George gave them a salute with one broad side; which was answered: Then he fitted his ship for the second broad side, and fired on him, but was again answered by the Admiral, who bore up his Helm, and stood before the wind: whereupon another of the Parliaments ships coming up to him, presented him with two broad sides, & laid him aboard the starboard; which the enemy perceiving, blew up the Upper-Decks; so that the English were enforced to desert her, with some loss: But upon Sir George's tacking about the third time, he presented them with a Volley of threescore Guns, which did great execution, both above Decks, and between wind and water; for soon after she sunk, and about one hundred men were drowned.  
The sight whereof caused great astonishment to the French and Dutch; who, by reason of the near approach of the night, declined engagement; till the next morning about five of the clock, where an exceeding sharp dispute happened, and continued for the space of seven hours, which was performed with great gallantry on both sides; till at last, after many hundreds of shot, it pleased the Divine Power of Heaven to crown the English with Victory, and to vanquish their Enemies: for, of these thirty sail, not seven got off from being exceedingly rend and torn; five were taken, and three sunk; but not without some loss: there being five (at present) missing. The Enemy was at least three to one; yet so gallant a Resolution do the English retain, that they dare attempt to fight upon any disadvantage.  
We hear that Captain Bradshaw (the great Pirate) doth much annoy the English upon the Irish Seas, and that he hath lately taken four or five Vessels, and chased some others into Port-Patrick. Many other Pirates there are, who do exceedingly infest those parts.  
Michael Mount 17. June, 1652.   

From the Downs we have received intelligence, That the Hollander is very busy upon the North Seas, in catching of Herrings; and Van-Trump hath sent a great Fleet to them to secure and convoy them: Whereupon, General Blake having notice thereof, immediately gave instructions to Major Bourn, to hasten after with fifty sail, so that if they meet, a great engagement is expected.  
Great are the preparation of both States for the defence of both Nations, notwithstanding the present Treaty between the Parliament and the Lord Ambassadors; & divers ships (by express command from the Council) are ordered to expedite out of the River to the Downs, and those that want provisions, and other necessaries, are suddenly to be supplied from other shipping. Yet notwithstanding, a happy Reconciliation is much desired, and a firm peace and union settled: For effecting whereof, the sum of one hundred thousand pounds are proffered to the Parliament of England by the States of Holland, in reference to their Liberties, Freedom, and Fishing. But 'tis given out, that the Parliament demands for future security, the rendition of Brill, flushing, and certain other Garrison Towns, for the placing in of English Garrisons, and preventing of future differences.  
We hear that upon some further action between the English and the Hollander, that Captain Tailor's ship is sunk, together with the great James; the truth whereof, I dare not affirm, conjecturing it to be only a Rumour: Many of the Dutchmen are exceedingly inclining to peace and unity; but on the contrary part, others there are, who thirst after blood: but whether such as may or shall foment this division, do not act the policy of the Wolf in the fable, that persuaded the sheep to give over their Mastiffs? Or, if Venice may not unproperly be called the signet on Neptune's right hand: and whether England and the Netherlands being in a strait Confederacy, may not be styled his two arms. Again, whether your Maiden-Towns, as you call them, may not long enjoy that Title under the alliance of England, who hath many as rich and beautiful Harbours, as of France, that cannot justly brag of the like plenty, or conveniency for situation? But for this, as all good things else, let glory, honour, and praise be given to God.  
The Report concerning the James being sunk, is fabulous: And the Tiger (commanded by Captain Peacock) being for some time missing, is with safety come up to the Fleet; and hath brought in three Dutch Prizes.   
FINIS.