A VICTORY OBTAINED By Lieut: Gen: David Lesley, In the North of Scotland, against Colonel Hurrey and his forces; and the number killed and taken.  
ALSO, The Declaration and Resolution of the Inhabitants of Yorkshire, Cumberland, Sunderland, and the Bishopric of Durham, for the Parliament of England; And the desires of the English Army in the North, touching Scotland.  
TOGETHER, With the further proceed of the Treaty at Breda, the sending of a Message to the Emperor of Germany and the Duke of Saxony, by Captain Swan, with an Answer thereunto, in relation to the affairs of England.  
LONDON, Printed by Robert Wood 1650.   

A Victory obtained by Lieutenant General David Lesley, in the North of Scotland; against Colonel Hurrey and his forces, and the number killed and taken.  
SIR,  
I Am so much your Servant, that I must wait upon you, and attend the motion of your personal residence; and though my Letters are long ere they arrive, yet I hope at last they will have the honour to kiss your hand; and I beseech you permit them so to do, and with as much affection as is possible, from a person whom you have suffered to be acquainted with your worth, and have so infinitely obliged; which makes me very unhappy, that I can neither say or do any thing accordingly. However, give me leave to entertain you with what is done on the other side of Tweed; which I here humbly represent, by communicating these ensuing lines to your tender object, and favourable construction.  
This morning, here arrived a Messenger from Scotland, with several Letters to Gentlemen of quality in these parts, intimating the transaction of affairs between the Committee of Estates, Clergy, and Laity; And amongst the rest, he makes mention of a great blow given to Renegado Hurry (and his party) near Caithness, in the North of Scotland, the manner thus:  
Sir John Hurrey (that grand Renegado-Artist) having landed a considerable party, consisting of about 2000 horse and foot, presently endeavoured to leave no means unattempted, that might prove instrumental for the carrying on of the royal interest and design, and likewise for the fomenting of new Commotions. The Committee of Estates timely foreseeing the sad event that might happen and ensue thereupon, forthwith resolved to expedite a potent power against them; and accordingly gave instructions to Lieutenant General David Lesley, to issue forth Orders for a general Rendezvous of the horse and foot in those parts; to the end, he might speedily take the field, and be in a posture of opposition, to retard the Enemies farther march Southward: This being with alacrity facilitated, the said Lieutenant General took his march towards the North, and (as it is said) on the 28 of April last, marched towards Caithness; the Enemy having intelligence of their advance, mustered up all his forces, and Colonel Hurrey (Commander in chief of that Brigade) having all his men in readiness, fell suddenly upon General Lesley's men, and assaulted them courageously, but they being provided for them, gallantly resisted them, and forced them to retreat: The first of this instant, the Lieutenant General having united all his forces together, gave command to Colonel Humes to advance with a party of Horse towards the Enemy, who according to Order, charged Colonel Hurrey's horse, and exchanged several volleys, and were received with great gallantry, being most of them old Soldates, and well knew how to withstand the fury of an enemy; but being at the last overpowered, they retreated to the next Reserve, and Colonel Humes his men returned to their main Body. Within a while after, their Bodies joined, and the conflict grew very hot, which put them all in a great heat, notwithstanding their being in a cold Climate. The victory seemed somewhat dubious for a while, for Colonel Hurrey and his men fought very gallantly, and for the space of two hours very manfully maintained their ground, but (having not many horse, and they being overpowered by General Lesley's) were forced to desert their foot; then General Lesley's men (upon routing of the horse) suddenly fell in among the foot, and by main force and violence broke their ranks, disordering their Battalia, and putting all to the sword that stood in opposition and defiance, which befell the Switzers in no small number, for many of their fiery spirits denied quarter; but those that desired that martial privilege, had the same granted. In this great blow, (we hear) that the Lord Napier is wounded, and that Renegado Hurrey is taken prisoner, being very dangerously wounded; who is now like to sing a most doleful tune, to his several Changes. It is very credibly reported, that there were killed, routed, and taken prisoners, two thousand five hundred of the Hurronians, and that the aforesaid Lieutenant General David Lesley, returned triumphantly with several trophies of his victory (having taken all their arms and ammunition, and divers prisoners) with the loss of about 300 men, and some 350 wounded.  
The rest of the Confederate-royalists in the North, (it's said) are making what haste possible they can towards the Mountains, and many discontented spirits (who seemed not a little active for the propagating and carrying on of the design) gins now to sing a song of Recantation; so that (it is believed) the flames are already quenched which began so violently to break forth: notwithstanding, the great talk of the Treaty at Breda for an Agreement, and new forces to be speedily landed; for that goes on but slowly, and [perhaps] may be ended, when the Parliaments Army comes to Edinburgh. The Scots know their [declared] King is young, necessitous, and with a divided-Councell, and are steadfastly resolved to deal with him accordingly; for unless he will come to their terms, he must expect nothing from them. Truly (if I may tell you my thoughts) I conceive he is in a sad condition; for the States are weary of his being there, and the Prince of Orange sits but lose in the saddle himself, therefore the Scots are not to be discommended, in seeking to make good conditions.  
Having given you a word or two of the Treaty, I shall present you with the latest Intelligence which we have received from Germany. The declared King of Scotland having sent Captain Swan to the Emperor, as an Ambassador (and after to the Duke of Saxony) received this answer from the Emperor. That he condoled with him for his father's death [and that with a great invective against the Parliament] withal telling him, the poor and unable condition that Germany was in; yet he promised to do his best, when the allied Crowns, and Neighbours, and the united Provinces should be a precedent, for he must regulate himself by them. But it is believed, all their negotiations and subtle actings will be frustrated, and suddenly blasted in the bud; for in Scotland they still play fast and lose, and good reason they have, for misery is hastening upon them, if they presume to attempt another invasion, which to prevent, the soldiery in these parts seem both unanimous and resolved; being also seconded with an invitation from the well affected in Yorkshire, Sunderland, Cumberland, and Durham, who are resolved to stand close to them, for the preservation of their Countries, lives, and liberties, against the force and violence of any invaders whatsoever; And declaring, That they will be obedient to the present Government, and give their utmost aid and assistance against all persons whatsoever, that shall endeavour to abolish and extirpate the same: Yet notwithstanding, many there are in these parts, who walk too much averse to their steps, desiring a change, etc. As the daughters of Pelias King of Thessaly did, who harkening to the counsel and advice of Medea, suffered their old decrepit father to be boiled in a Cauldron with herbs, persuading the people, that nothing was more available, for the restauration of him to his former youth. Even so, when selfended spirits, carry eloquence in the one hand, and subtlety in the other (under the pretence of Reformation in Government) they immediately cut the Commonwealth in pieces; as these turbulent spirits in these parts would do, who (by their fair eloquent delusions, for Monarchy) endeavour to alienate and withdraw the hearts of the people, from their due obedience to the present Authority, and seeketh nothing more than the ruinating of the Preservers of England's Liberties, and casting all the fruit of their labours and indefatigable pains, into a Chaos and labyrinth of misery. Sir, fearing that I have been too tedious, be pleased to excuse him, who remains  
Your obliged friend, to serve you: PETER MICHAEL. Kendal, May 4. 1650.   

Postscript.  
Sir, I remain still in the Regiment of renowned Major General Lambert, our horse and foot have had a Rendezvous, and we expect [and hope] to cross the River Tweed very suddenly; the soldiery desiring nothing more than to fight Jockey once again, because he complains, that he cannot be satisfied, unless Berwick and Carlisle be surrendered to him; in lieu whereof, we are desirous to give him a full and final payment, for the interest of them.  
Yours, P. M.  
FINIS.