An Abstract of a Letter FROM lieutenant-general CRUMWELL to Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX Commander in chief of the Forces raised for the defence of the Kingdom. Date April 26. 1645. Of a great Victory obtained by the said Lieutenant General CRUMWELL against a party of the Earl of Northamptons' Regiment, the Lord Wilmots Regiment, and the Queen's Regiment of Horse near Oxford. 200. Killed in the fight, and in the chase. 200. Prisoners taken. 400. Horse. The Queens own Colours. And great store of Arms. ALSO, The taking of Bletchington-house by Lieutenant General CRUMWELL, a Garrison of the Kings near Oxford and kept by Colonel Windebanke, whether the residue of the enemy that escaped the former fight fled. With the copy of the Articles upon the surrender of the said house. 72 Horse more taken in this house, 300 Muskets, and great store of other arms and Ammunition. Published by Authority. London, Printed for Francis Coals in the Old-baily. 1645. AN ABSTRACT Of the Letter, sent from General Crumwell to Sir Thomas Fairfax, Commander in chief of the Forces raised for the defence of the Kingdom. Right Honourable: I Met at my Randezvous at Nottingham, on Wednesday last, where I stayed somewhat long for the coming up of the Body of Horse, which Gods Honour was pleased to give me command of▪ After the coming whereof I marched with all expedition to Wheatly-Bridge, having sent before to Major General Browne, for what Intelligence he could afford me of the state of affairs in oxford, I being not so well acquainted in those parts, and the condition and number of the Enemy in Oxford, as himself informed me by Letters; That Prince Maurice his Forces were not in Oxford, (as I supposed, and that as he was informed by four very honest and faithful Gentlemen, that came out of Oxford to him a little before the Receipt of this Letter, that there were Twelve Pieces of Ordnance, with their Carriages and Wagons, ready for a March, and in another place Five more Pieces, with their Carriages, another ready to Advance with their Convoy: After I received this satisfaction from Major General Browne, I advanced this Morning, being Thursday, the Twenty fourth of April, near Oxford, than I lay before the Enemy perceiving it at Oxford, and they being in readiness to advance, sent out a party of Horse against me, part of the Queen's Regiment, part of the Earl of Northamptons' Regiment, and part of the Lord Wilm●tes Regiment, who made an Infall upon me whereupon your Honour's Regiment (lately mine own) I drew forth against the Enemy (who had drawn themselves into several Squadrons, to be ready for Action) and your Honours own Troop therein, I commanded to Charge a Squadron of the Enemy, who performed it so gallantly, that after a short firing they entered the whole Squadron, and put them to a Confusion, and the rest of my Horse presently entering after them, they made a Totall Root of the Enemy, and had the Chase of them three or sour Miles, and killed Two Hundred, took as many Prisoners, and about Four Hundred Horse, and the Queen's Colours Richly Embroidered with the Crown in the midst, and Eighteen Flower-Deluces wrought about all in Gold, with a Golden Cross on the Top: many escaped to Oxford, and divers were drowned, part of them likewise betook themselves to a strong House in Bletchington, where Colonel Windebanke kept a Garrison with near Two Hundred Horse and Foot therein, which after surrounded I summoned, but they seemed very delatory in their Answer, at last they sent out Articles to me of Surrender (which I have sent your Honour enclosed) and after a large Treaty thereupon, the Surrender was agreed von between us, they left behind them between two and Three Hundred Muskets, Seventy Horses, besides other Arms and Ammunition: I Humbly rest 25 of April, 1645. Your Honour's Humble Servant Oliver Crumwell ARTICLES OF Agreement upon the surrender of Bletchington-House: Between Lieutenant General Cromwell, and Colonel Windebanke, April 24. Anno 1645. 1. IT is agreed that all Officers of Horse of Commission of the Garrison shall march away with their, Horse Swords, and Pistols. 2. That the Colonel of the Garrison, and the Mayor march away with their Horse, Swords, and Pistols, and the Captains of the Fort to march with their horse and swords. 3. That all Soldiers in the Garrison march away leaving their Arms, Colours, and Drums behind them, and for such Officers of horse as retreated thither for safety to march away with their swords. 4. That Master Huchington, Master Ernely, Master Eddes, and Master Pitts, being Gentlemen that came to visit the Governor and not engaged, shall march away with their horses, swords, and Pistols. 5. That all the other Arms and Ammunition shall be delivered up immediately to Lieutenant General Cromwell without imbezeling, except as above mentioned. 6. That safe conduct be granted by the Lieutenant General, for all the above mentioned to Oxford. 7. That the Colonels Wife, her two Servants and Chaplain with their horses march along with the Colonel. 8. That the Lad of the House shall enjoy her goods as aforesaid without plunder, and all her family. FINIS.