portrait of Thomas Fairfax The Effigies of the most Excellent & truly valiant S Thomas Fairfax Cap: tin general of the Armies raised for the preservation of Religion, defence of King Parlia: mt & kingdom ENGLANDS REMEMBRANCER: IN TWO PARTS. OR, A Catalogue of all or most of the several Victories, and strong Holds obtained( through Gods blessing) by the Parliaments Forces since the Armies rising from before Oxford in June last, 1645. to the general Thanksgiving, Octob. 2. 1645. As also since that time to this present Thanksgiving of the Parliament, City of London, and parts adjacent. March 12. 1645. All within the time of 8 Moneths. Published of purpose to draw forth Englands thankfulness, Unto the Lord of hosts at all times, but more especially upon her dayes of Thanksgiving. LONDON: Printed for Tho: Underhill at the Bible in Woodstreet. March 11. 1645. A Catalogue of the PARLIAMENTS Victories since the Army( under his Excellency Sir THO: FAIRFAX) rose from before Oxford in June last. 1645. IN June 1645. the Army of the Parliament under the Command of his Excellency Sir T. Fairfax rose from the besieging of Oxford, marched against the Kings potent and insulting Army then in Northamptonshire( who were newly flesh't with the taking and sacking of leicester) and by Gods blessing obtained over them. 1 A glorious Victory the 14. day of the same month by a great battle fought in Nazby-field, where after a great fight we routed all the Kings horse, killed, and took all his foot, with all the Ordnance, bag, and baggage. Also the Kings Cabinet of Letters, therein promising to set up Popery; and calling over not onely Irish, but other foreign forces against the Parliament. Presently after which, God blessed the same Army with, 2 The regaining of that very considerable Town of leicester, with all the many Ordnance, and Arms, much Powder, and many hundred horse that were in it. And after a long and wearisome march, with, 3 The Relief of that greatly distressed, but faithful Town of Taunton. 4 And the gaining of the Garrison of Ilchester in Somersetsheire. Which done, both Armies again joined battle, and God gave the Parliaments Army under his Excellency, Sir Tho: Fairfax, 5 A great and full victory over Gorings Western Army near Langport: And suddenly after gave unto them many other very stroug Holds: ( viz.) 6 Langport Garrison, with all the Arms, and Ammunition. 7 Burrugh-Church Garrison, a strong hold near Taunton. 8 The great and strong hold of Bridgewater. 9 The City of Bath. And enabled them to beat and quell, 10 The Army of malignant Club-men of Somershetsheire: as also to take in 11 The strong Castle of Sherburn, by Storm, with all the Ordnance, Arms, and Ammunition therein. 12 Nunney Castle in Somersetsheire. And after 3. weekslying about bristol, God delivered up unto the same Army. 13 Porshut Point, a strong Fort commanding Kings Road by bristol, and presently after also on the 11. Sept. 14 That rich, great, strong, and most considerable City of bristol, partly by Storm, and partly by Composition. And, 15 That considerable Castle, and Town of the Devizes, upon the 22. of Sept. 1645. A little time after which, the Parliaments forces also took 16 Farligh Castle in Somersetshiere. 17 Laycock-House in Wiltsheire. 18 Barkly Castle in Gloucestersheire, Sept. 26. which was a very strong Hold. There was also about the time of the siege of Bridgewater taken by the Parliaments Forces, 19 Chidwick Castle near lime, being a strong Garrison. The success of the English and Scottish forces in the North since June last, viz. 20 The obtaining of the strong City and Castle of carlisle, after many moneths siege. 21 The strong Castle of Pontefraict in Yorkesheire. 22 The impregnable Castle of Scarborough, after a long siege. 23 And the regaining of Rabie Castle in the bishopric of Durham. Since which, the Scots took by Storm, 24 Carmon from Castle in Herefordsheire. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 The success of the Parliaments forces under the command of the Committee of Shrewsbury hath been likewise very great in the taking of 25. Dawley Castle, 26. Shradon Castle, 27. Caos Castle, 28. Stockley Castle, 29. Morton Corbet House, 30. Rooton Castle, 31. Linsill Manner, and 32 Apley House. 33 The Scots Forces in Scotland have also been blessed with Aglorious victory upon the 13. day of Sept. 1645.( which was to them as a Resurrection from death, God remembering them in their low estate, after Montrosse had over-run the Kingdom, and was Master of the Field) after a fierce battle the Enemy was totally routed, and spoiled; where was killed the Lord Crafford general of the Kings Horse, with many others of note. And took prisoners, 6 Lords, 16 Knights and colonels, with many hundred other pri among our Victories, because we did lay the loss so much to heart. The Parliaments Forces also in South Wales under mayor general Laughorn, have been blessed with glorious successses in the time before mentioned, viz. 34 With the raising the siege from Pembroke. 35 A great Victory, Aug. 1. 1645. over the Enemies whole welsh Army, consisting of 450 Horse, 1100 Foot, and 4 piece of Ordnance, upon Colby Moore, 3 miles from Haverford-West, where the Enemy was totally routed, 150 of them killed, about 700 of them taken prisoners: Among whom were 3 Feild-officers, 29 Captains, and other Officers. Where they also took from the Enemy 4 piece of Ordnance, 5 Barrels of Powder, and about 800 Arms, with all their Carriages, and Provision. 36 The taking the Town and Castle of Haverford-west by storm, Aug. 5. and in it 120 common Souldiers, 20 Commanders, and Officers: whereof were, 1 Coll. 1 Lieu. Coll. and 1 mayor, also 1 piece of Ordnance, and 120 Arms. 37 Carew Castle. 38 Picton Castle in Pembrookesheire, and 39 Cardish Castle in Glamorgansheire. 40 Chester being besieged, stormed, and part of it taken by the Chesheire forces, the King with an Army of 5000 marched from Worcester to its relief, which Forces were encountered at Routon-heath near Chester, Sept. 24. by the Chesheire Forces, and the Forces under mayor general Pointz; who were blessed with a glorious Victory, the Enemy being wholly routed, the Earl of Litchfeild killed, and about 600 of them slain. We took prisoners about 1400 men, and 2000 horse. Besides 10 Knights and colonels, 7 Lieu: colonels, 5 Majors, 19 Captains, besides other inferior Officers. The second Part of the Catalogue of Victories, since the Rising from before Oxford, containing a Catalogue of all or most of the Parliaments Victories since the last general Thanksgiving, to this present general Thanksgiving. Feb. 5. 1645. GOd continueth yet gracious unto the Parliament, in deliver 41 Sandal Castle, Oct. 1. after a long siege, a place of great strength. To the Forces under Sir Tho: Fairfax, lead by Lieu. general Crumwell. 42 Winchester City and Castle upon composition, Oct. 6. A place of great strength, with 7 piece of ordnances, 17 barrels of powder, 2000 weight of Musket bullet, 800 weight of Match, 700 Muskets, 38 Hogshead of Beef and Pork, 15000 weight of Cheese, 8000 weight of Butter, 140 quarters of Wheat, 7000 weight of biscuit, 112 Hogsheads of Beer, 3 Hogsheads of Wine, &c. To the Forces of Gloucester and Munmothsheires. 43 Chepstow Town and Castle in Munmothsheire, Oct. 11. 1645.( after a siege and battery) upon Composition, with all the Ordinance, Arms, and Ammunition, viz. 10 barrels of Powder, 17 piece of Ordnance, 200 Arms, with great store of all manner of provision. To the Chesheire Forces. 44 Holt Church Garrison. To part of the Army under his Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, lead by Lieu: Gen: Crumwell, and the Forces under Col: D'albere. 45 That rich and strong Hold, of Basing House by storm, Oct. 14. In which was taken the Marquis of Winchester, all the Commanders, and common Souldiers, all the Ordnance, Arms, Ammunition, viz. 10. piece of Ordnance, 20 barrels of powder, with Match proportionable, 9 Colours, 2000 Arms, 300 horse, 400 quarter of Wheat, 300 flitch of Bacon, 200 barrels of Beef, 40000 weight of Cheese, divers Sellers of beer, &c. To the said Army under his Excellency: 46 Langford House near Salisbury, Oct. 17. upon composition: with all the Arms, and Ammunition in it. And to the Forces under mayor general Laughorne: 47 Camarthen Town and Castle, Oct. 12. The whole County thereupon declaring themselves for the King and Parliament. Presently after which, God blessed the Parliaments Forces in Yorkshire with, 48 That great victory near Sherborn in Yorkesheire, Oct. 15. which was in manner following.( viz.) The Enemy commanded by the Kings new made general Digby, and Langdale, with a purpose to in Sherburn, and Milford; but our party under the command of colonel Copley being then in the pursuit of the Enemy, forced them to fight near Sherburn: and after a hot dispute, totally routed them, and pursued them 3 miles. By which victory not onely our lost men were rescued, but we killed of the Enemies 2 colonels, took of the Enemy, 4 Coll: 2 Lieu: Coll: 1 mayor, 9 Captains, besides many other Officers, and about 400 common souldiers, with 600 horse, and many Colours; together with Dygbys Coach, and Cabinet of Letters. The Army under his Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, with the gaining of 49 Tivorton Castle near Exeter by storm, Oct. 19. in manner following. A council of war being called to order the manner of the storm, a Cannonere with a great shot broke the chain of the Draw-bridge, whereby it fell down; and thereupon the Souldiers immediately without order entred, and got over the Works with little opposition: whereupon the enemy fled into the Castle and Church for their security, where they had quarter for their lives. In which Castle we took 4 piece of Ordnance, 30 barrels of Powder, 5 field Officers, 6 Captains, 7 lieutenants, 6 ensigns, and about 200 common Souldiers. The Forces under Col: Morgaine with the taking of 50 Munmoth town by storm about the middle of October, and after three dayes siege the Castle upon composition, in which were taken 7. pieces of Ordinance, 4. sling pieces, 300. muskets, 100. pistols, 10. Barrills of Powder, with all manner of provision proportionable, and the Scottish Forces in the North of England, commanded by Sir John Bromne, with 51 The great second Victory over the Kings Army under the Command of Digby and Langdale, who again intending the invading of Scotland were met with, by the said Scottish forces, Octob. 24. on the sands, upon the Border of Scotland, and after a fierce encounter were totally routed in which fight, the Scots killed of the Enemy 100. took in this fight 200. Horse, Digbyes quarter Master general, 1. Coll. 2. lieutenant Collon: &c. and utterly dispersed the rest, who were most of them taken by the valiant trained Bands of Lankeshare and westmoreland in their flight, which happy Victory did not onely overthrew his Army, and forced him to fly to Ireland from the hand of Justice. Shortly after which God gave the Forces under Sir William Brereton upon the 1 Nov. 1645. 52 A great Victory over the united Forces of several of the Kings Garrisons, under the Command of Sir William Vaughan at Denbigh in Wales, who were 2000. Horse and foot, intending the relief of Chester, but were by a small party of ours( while the greater part of the body were fetching a compass to gain the advant age of ground) fought with, and totally routed, in which battle were slain of the Enemy about 100. and taken 600. Horse, and 400. Prisoners. And blessed the Parliaments Forces under mayor general Pointz, with the taking of several strong holds, viz. 53 Shelford House by storm, Oct. 27. 1645. with all the Ordinance, arms and Ammunition. 54 Boulton Castle near Newarke upon Composition. 55 Worton House near Newarke upon Composition. 56 Welbeck House procured to be slighted. God continued yet gracious to the Parliament, in blessing their Forces in several Counties, viz. The Chesheire Forces with the gaining 57 That impregnable Castle of Beeston in Chesheire upon Composition Nov. 16. after a long siege. The Lanchesheire Forces after a years siege with the obtaining 58 The impregnable Fort of Latham House upon Composition, the onely remaining Garrison the Enemy had in that County. The Forces under Collon. Morgan and Col. Birch, with the gaining 49 That strong and considerable City of Hereford by a Strategem upon the 18. of December, 1645. where were taken 11. piece of Ordinance, many arms, much Ammunition, the Lord Brudnell, 14. Knights, with many field Officers, Captaines and Leiftenants, all with little or no loss. The Forces under mayor general Laughorne, with the winning of 60 Embleden Castle in Carmarthen-sheire. The Yorkesheire Forces with the taking of remaining in Yorksheire upon Composition, after a long siege. Also the Army under his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax is further blessed with the gaining 62 The Garrison of Fulford House near Exeter, and 63 The Garrison of Callityne House near Exeter, and in it a Troop of Horse, with all the arms and Ammunition, and 64 The Garrison of Pouldram House near Exeter. And with 65 The relieving of that famous town of plymouth( the plymouth Forces taking from the Enemy 66 Canterbury Fort. 67 St. Budeaux Church nere plymouth by storm, a strong Garrison, and in it 92. Prisoners: among which 2. Majors, 4. Captains, with a Troope of Horse, and all the arms and Ammunition, and forced the Enemy to quit. 68 Sir Francis Drakes House nere plymouth.) The gaining also 69 The strong and considerable town and Castle of Dortmoth by storm, Jan. 18. 1645. Sir Thomas his Excellency being present at the storm, in which were taken the Governor, 1. Earl, 1. Col. 4. lieutenant colonels, 2. Majors, 15. Captaines, 14. Leifetenants, 9. ensigns, 1. Cornet, above 800. common Souldiers, 120. pieces of Ordinance ready mounted, with all the other arms and Ammunition, also two men of war in the harbour. 70 The Parliaments Forces in divers parts are yet blessed with successses, as the Yorksheire Forces with 71 The gaining of Belvour Castle, a place of great strength. The Army under Sir Will: Brereton with the gaining 72 That famous City, and strong Port of Chester, surrendered unto Sir William Brereton upon Composition, the 3 day of this instant Febr.( after a long siege) with all the Ordnance, Arms, Ammunition and Horse( except a horse and Arms to every Commander and Officer above lieutenants) and all the Irish Prisoners. The Army under the immediate Command of His Excellency with 73 The great Victory over the Enemy in and near Torrington in Devonsheire, by which not onely that Town then fortified was taken by Storm, Febr. 16. 1645. But also the Lord Hoptons Infantry was taken, slain, and totally routed; and the Horse put to that Victory 600 prisoners,( among whom, 1 Lieft: Col: 8 Captains, &c.) 200 horse, 3000 Arms, with all the Enemies bag and baggage. 74 The gaining of the strong, and very considerable garrison of Corffe-Castle in Dorsetsheire, which was taken by Storm. The Army under mayor general Laughorne with 75 The great and most seasonable Victory over the Army of welsh revolters under the Command of Sheriff Karne, who had besieged cardiff, by which means not onely the said Town and Castle was relieved; but that new Army of the Enemies was after two fierce encounters totally routed. In which were killed of the Enemy above 200, and took 800 prisoners: whereof 2 Lieft: Col: 2 Majors, 10 Captains. The Forces of the Parliaments at Abbington with 76 A great Victory over the Enemy that was entred the Town, but had a gallant repulse, and so the Town cleared of them. The Forces of leicester with 77 The obtaining that strong and gallant garrison of Ashbedelazauch upon Composition. To God alone be all the Glory. Amen.