A Mighty VICTORY Over the IRISH REBELS Obtained by Colonel Jones, at Lynceyes Knock near Trim, August 8 instant Where was slain upon the place, The Earl of Fingall, Lieut General Burne, 7 Colonels▪ 5 Lieutenant Colonels, 6 Majors, 300 Officers & Gentlemen, 3000 common Soldiers. General Preston totally routed, wounded and fled, The Earl of Westmeath taken 40 field Officers and Gentl. 1500 Prisoners, 40 Colours taken, 4 piece of Ordnance, 1000 Muskets, 5000 birding pieces, pistols, and other weapons, 20 Carriages, 10 load of powder, match, and Ammunition. 2000 Sheep, 650 Head of Cattle, General Prestons' Cabinet, all his bag & baggage. WITH A List of the names, and the particulars of both sides. DUBLIN, Printed for Charles Ryley, & to be sold against the Castle-gate, 1647. A Mighty VICTORY Over the IRISH REBELS, Obtained by Colonel Jones, at Lynceyes Knock near Trim, August 8. instant. May it please your Lordships. OUr Army marched out of Dublin Aug. 1. instant under command of Colonel Jones our Governor, 4000 horse and foot, with two Demiculverins, and five Field-pieces; our men as well armed as we could, and what powder, bullet and Ammunition could be spared from the City, and quartered about Port, Castleknocke, and parts adjacent, but our foot and carriages, could not go fare that night. August 2. We marched into the County of Kildare, where we had advertisements by Scouts sent out by Colonel Jones, that Maynoth Castle was surrendered to Preston, and that Sir Henry Titchburn had been surprised by 3 Troops of the Rebels, and that some Gentlemen and officers of note; the Rebels refusing to give quarter, which did much raise the spirits of our Soldiers against them: The Rebels had fetched some prey from Dublin, and sent out parties to plunder other places, and we took that day some prisoners. A Council of War was called, and ●y an unanimous vote it was resolved to fight with Prestons' forces before Trim, if they did not raise the siege, and accordingly preparations were made. August 3. We had intelligence that Preston had raised his siege from before Trim, and that he was resolved to march towards Portlester, and that the number of his horse and foot were about 8000. and that there were divers Lords and Commoners of the general Assembly of Kilkenny in the army, who were as Commissioners, and that orders were given out by their directions, and agreed to at a Council of War, that no quarter should be given to the English Protestants wheresoever they took them; and that the Rebels in their retreat did do much mischief at Killicrosse, ●ronny, and other Towns where they came, and that night we had intelligence of other forces coming towards us from the North to join with our Army. August 4. 2000 foot, and 600. horse were added to us, the British, Colonel Coot, and Sir Henry Titchburne being joined with us, which made up our number about 7000. horse and foot, which were appointed to a general Randezvouz. That day we had a confirmation of the certainty of Prestons' Army drawing off, and what was before advertised, and the whole Army was put into a posture, and in our march we found, that many Papists Gentlemen that are Irish inhabitants left their houses, and were gone to the Army. August 5. A Council of war was called, And it was resolved to give battle to Prestons' Army if they would fight, if not to pursue them, and a commanded party was appointed to take the carriages, and put relief into Trim. August 6. We marched towards Trim, from whence the Rebels were not gone far, so that we gave them an alarm, whereupon Colonel Jones drew his Army towards the King's County to impede preston's marching toward Kilkenny, which was about forty mile's distance from them, and Colonel Jones intended to drive them Northward or fight them. August 7. Both Armies faced, and drew into battalions near Linceyes Knock, and both parties planted their Ordnance, and ordered their bodies, Preston being resolved only to defend, but Colonel Jones was resolved to fall upon them if they advanced not the next day, and that night some Scouts met, and our horse brought in some of their cattles. August 8. Colonel Jones sent out a forlorn hope which did scrimish with them, but the Rebels had a very great advantage in the ground from which they would not move. But Colonel Jones had given order for the battle, which was very hot and sharp, as you may see by the enclosed list of those slain and taken prisoners. This was a day wherein the Kingdom of Ireland was at the stake to be won or lost; but God be praised who hath given his servants the victory, and given strength to our Forces totally to defeat that great and bloody Army. Colonel Jones fought so desperately, that we were in continual fear of his life, and would by no means be persuaded, but rushed upon the Rebels with such courage, that it put a mighty spirit into the whole Army; he slew many of the Rebel's officers and others. Sir Robert King's son did brave service, killed the Rebel's Lieutenant general of horse with his own hands, and divers others: and to speak uprightly, Col. Long, and so all our officers and soldiers, did so good service, and fought with so much spirit and courage, as ever I saw an Army, or could be expected from them. Had the loss been ours, Ireland had been lost, God giving us the day (in which the Rebels are totally routed) now this Kingdom may be saved (through God's blessing) if supplies come speedily from England. As for his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, I know that nothing will be wanting from that Army, if they have but encouragement and assistance, moneys and Ammunition provided, for naked men cannot help us. We are still in pursuit of the Rebels, and take prisoners. I am very weary, and so we are all; therefore I desire your Lordships to accept of this account from Trim. August 8. 1647 Your Lordships humble servant Robert Moor. A List of the Irish slain and taken prisoners in the battle at Linceyes Knock by Colonel Jones, Aug. 8. 1647. Slain upon the place, Earl of Fingall. Hugh mac Philonell Burn Lieutenant General of the Horse, Colonel Fitzgarret, Colonel Browne. Colonel Butler. Colonel Warren, Colonel Plunket. Colonel Synnot. Colonel More, Lieuten. Colonel Meath. Lieutenant Col. Rotchford. Lieutenant Col. Butler. Lieutenant Col. Reyly. Lieutenant Col. Mac Arthy. 6 Majors. 300. Offices, Commissioners, and Gentlemen. 5000. Foot Soldiers, and inferior Officers 140 Troopers, & inferior Officers of Horse. General Preston shot and fled. Col. Preston the General's Son sore wounded. Divers Officers and Soldiers hurt. Taken prisoners Earl of Westmeath. 40. Field Officers, and Commissioners of the Assembly at Kilkenny. 300. Horse, and Horsemen. 1200. Foot. Taken besides, 40. Colours, and Standards. 4. Pieces of Ordnance. 1000, Muskets, 3000. Birding Pieces and other Guns, 2000 Pikes, and other weapons. 3000. Serviceable Horse. 150. Oxen. 500 Cowes. 2000 Sheep. 20. Carriages. 16. Load of pwoder, Match and Amunition● General Preston Cabinet of writings. 8000. Horse and Foot totally routed. Colonel Jones had a Lieutenant and 30. more slain, Colonel Long and 200. more wounded. FINIS.