Dublin, 9 May, 1642, An Exceeding true RELATION, OF A RENOWNED VICTORY Obtained against the Rebels on the 2. of May. 1642. On the North side of Tredarth.  
By the Discreet Council, and Heroic Courage of Captain Stutfield, and Captain Bartlet.  
Who with a very small number of men slew almost six thousand Rebels.  
Being the Copy of a Letter sent to Mr. Dudley Ratcliff, Citizen, Jnhabitant at Tower-Hill.  
Whereunto is added, the Copy of another Letter sent to a Gentleman of worth in London, and read in the House of COMMONS.  

It is Ordered, That this be forthwith Printed  
Hen. Elsing, Cler. Parl. D. Com.   
LONDON, Printed for John Reyn●r. 1642.   

The Copy of a Letter sent from Dublin to Mr. Dudley Ratcliff, at Tower-hill in LONDON.  
Loving friend,  
THe last Letter I sent, dated April the 18. I wrote to you of sorrow and distress, but now God be thanked, our sighs are converted to smiles, and our sorrows into rejoicing, for so it hath pleased Almighty God to bless us in our late proceed against the Rebels, that we are almost quite clear of them in our parts the manner of our delivery, I will relate at large as followeth.  
On the 2. day of May, Mack-mahaun with 10000 Rebels came up against us we being but 4000 foot and 800 horse thinking to put us all to death, or flight, to prev●●● which, upon a decayed Castle that we h●● we mounted 4. pieces of Ordnance; Like wise we ravled a blockhouse on the South side of our small Camp, with two small Pieces, being all we had, likewise our men threw up Walls of Turf and Earth to shelter them from the Rebels shot, and to give themselves advantage to offend the Enemy.  
Which being done, Captain Stutfield gave strict command that general shouts and acclamations would be heard throughout the Army, the Trumpets, Drums, and Fiffes with their shrill Notes and pleasant accents filled the Echoing Air, our Canons rattled, and with swifrest speed unto the Rebels, gave a Churlish welcome, for our swift Bullets made a large Lane amongst them, the Rebels hearing our joyful acclamations, began to fear some Treachery, and as our mirth increased so did their fear, which made them afraid to fall upon us, or to draw nigher for fear the ground was undermined.  
Wherefore they took their stand, and with their best speed planted theirField pieces against our blockhouse, shooting very oft, though but to little purpose, for spite of all their Batteries we continued our shouts and acclamations, in the mean time Captain Stutfield sent out some Scouts in request of Captain Bartlet, who was gone with 5. hundred men, to fetch in some provision.  
Likewise he set strong watches in their view, though not within their shot, to make them think our Forces greater than they were, that day being spent, the next day being Tuesday, he gave Command that all of them that were in health should fast and Pray, which was with willingness effected, likewise that Night Captain Bart let came in unto us, bringing in provision, with which we were replenished, our joy and shouts increasing, the Rebels being amazed and having intelligence of our new-come Forces, resolved that night to steal away, but to prevent that, we marched out against them, charging them fiercely, Captain Stutfield with three Troops of Horse, troop up unto their Faces and discharged, making such breaches in their Main-battalias, that Mack-Mahaun swore he was a Devil not a mortal man.  
Our Foot likewise fired so fast upon them that they fell to running, not to fight, for in the space of 4. hours there was slain almost six thousand of the Rebels, we having lost not above 2. hundred men, beside some threescore maimed.  
Captain Bartlet seeing their Rear begin to sly, encouraged on his men, and used his utmost power to intercept their passage, which they seeing, (like desperate Cowards) drew up their Ordnance, and discharged upon him all at one time, which made a breach amongst our men, which so incensed them to see their Comerades fall so fast before them, so that they fell on like Devils never ceasing till they had surpizd the Rebel's Ordnance, and discharged them against their Masters, amongst whom they did a fearful execution, the Rebels immediately took them to their heels, and we retreated to our Quarters, thus was this great Victory obtained by the discreet Council and undaunted Courage of these Noble Commanders, of whose future explouts at my, next opportunity, I will acquaint you with. till which time I rest.  
Your Friend and Servant, W, Benningfield.   

Good News from Ireland.  
Master Hawkredge,  
I Have written by the two last Posts, and having good News, I shall impart it unto you.  
The last Saturday the Lord Moor and Sir Henry Titchburne sallied out of the Town, and fell upon the Enemies, and raised their Siege, slew about 350 of their men's, and took many of their chief Officers, and have relieved themselves bravely, and took 150 of their Muskets, and a Field full of Pikes, we having lost, as some astirme no men. Here are three of our Captains come by Land, so that this News is true.  
Upon Monday our Forces went out, 4000 Foot and 500 Horse, they are already within 5. miles of Tredagb: by the way; Lieutenant Colonel Reade came into our men, and submitted, if he had not done it, he could not have scaped, he is sent hither, and lodged in the Castle, I do believe w● shall now get good store of Corn out of the Country, which will keep the price from rising. Our men are not expected home this week, pray God keep them safe.  
With my true love, I rest: Your affection friend, R. P.   

It is this day Ordered, That this be forthwith Printed  
Hen. Elsing, Cleric. Parl. D. Com.   
FINIS.