Sir Thomas Fairfaxes entering BRIDGEWATER By Storming; on monday last.  
In which Town he took from the Enemy;  

4. colonels.  
50. Captaines, Lieutenants, and other Officers.  
500. prisoners, whereof some Papists.  
60. Horse.  
1. Great piece of Ordnance, in the royal Fort.  
The royal Fort also taken.  
Mr. Harveys House taken.   
And a List of all the particulars, and what loss was on both sides; And the manner of the Fight: And in what posture the rest remain in those Holds where they lie.  
ALSO, The terms tendered by Sir Hugh Ch●l●ley, for the surrender of Scarborough Castle.  

Commanded to be printed, and published according to Order.   
London, Printed by B. Alsop, and I. Coe. 1645.   

The storming of BRIDGEWATER on monday last, by Sir Thomas Fairfax his Forces, at which time he entred into the town: With a List of the particulars of what was taken.  
SIR,  
IN the first place I must not forget to give the glory to God, who hath done things by us so far beyond our expectation; for it is by his power that we have done it. And yet I can assure you that it is admirable to consider the constant pains of the general, lieutenant-general, and the rest, who lose no opportunity. The general is full of action, never idle, but still upon one design o● other; it is to be wondered how he can be able to hold out; to watch, act, and take so little rest; it is God that strengtheners him, to him be the glory.  
It hath pleased God still to give us more additions of his favour, in bringing us into Bridgewater with so little▪ loss.  
On saturday the 20. of july 1645. The general having before viewed all the works, and placed all his batteries, yet not falling on at the time first appointed, yet to the end that he might lose no opportunity, he sent out some Scouts so near to Bridgewater as they durst venture, and when the general was fully satisfied of the condition of the To●ne, and had made use of the country people, for he tries all ways for the doing of all things wisely; he sate in council the next day, being the Lords day.  
On the Lords day july the 21. it being concluded on to fall on Bridgewater the next morning, so early as they could see, fell to action, all preparations were made for the storming of the Garrison accordingly.  
That night a party of foot were drawn out for the designs commanded by Lieutenant Colonel He●son, Colonel Pickerings Lieutenant colonel, and Sergeant mayor Dove, colonel ●ainsboroughs Sergeant mayor, and it was concluded, that mayor general Massey should face them on the other side of the River, whilst they stormed the north side of the town.  
On the Lords day early in the morning, our Foot about two of the clock marched up, and indeed they marched as freely and as cheerfully, and with so much joy, as being much taken with the work they went about; and whilst mayor general M●ssey faced the one side, Lieutenant colonel Hewson fell on the other, and stormed them with such violence, that though they stood to it a while, yet our Foo● fighting like Lions, forced them back, and ●y valiant activity broke into the town, killed many of the enemies, and took divers of them prisoners, as you may see by the List. Master Harvey who is Lord both of the town, of the great House, and of the Castle, went to secure himself to the other side of the town and Colone●l Windham, the Town being all in a terrible alarm.  
Now to the end that you may know the gallantry of this service, which I cannot forbear to tell you, our men charged against nigh 1000. of the enemies that kept this part of the town, and the works v 〈…〉 strong, yet that did not discourage us, knowing the Lord to be the God of Hosts, and not doubting but that he who hath begun, will perfect the work he hath to do by us.  
It seems the Souldiers in the Town would have Mr. Ha●veys house pulled down, fearing lest in case they should lose that side of the town, they might be prejudiced by it, for it commands the Town, and the Market-place, but Mr. Harvey being there himself, and bearing so great a sway amongst them, he procured leave that it might stand; the souldiers then propounded that some sconces might be made for the securing of the Castle and the ma●ket-place, in case they should come to lose that part of the Town.  
This Town of Bridgew●ter is divided by a River into two parts, one of which we have taken, and the other the enemy still keeps, but we hope by to morrow night at the farthest to gain that part of the town they are in, into which they had drawn most of their carriages, and their Ordnan●●, save only one piece which was too big for them to draw off, being their great Ordnance for their Fort royal, which we have taken, with all this part of the town on this side the River, and divers of colonel Stowens horses, and 500. foot, and are yet pursuing the victory, the enemy being terribly astonished at our approach into the Town, there being in the Castle many very considerable men, as Knights, &c.  
In the mean time the rest of our Forces are not idle, but move in all places according to their several Quarters, to oppose the enemy every where; one part hinders Gorings recruits, and attend his motions so near as they can, keeping near the Body, which is not to be divided; another part to attend the northern side of the West towards the Sea-coasts; Col: ●assey and the Club-men ●● that side towards Bridgewater. All are full of action, and we hear daily skirmishes with them in one place or other.  
I cannot tell you what the enemy will do with us in Bridgewater, whether capitulate presently, or betake them to the Castle, and stand upon some terms; but we hope by to morrow next to determine all.  
It may be they will stand out to the uttermost, being that there are so many considerable Papists amongst them; but we believe they will be overborne by the rest, who one-would think are too much engaged in the town, to please them so much.  
All our men that were in this action behaved themselves exceeding▪ well in the storming and taking of this place; the Works being so good, the Trenches ten foot deep in water, the Town well manned, and no want of Ammunition. But truly God hath struck a terror into their hearts; and which is wonderful, we have lost so few men in this service, as is to be admired; I think verily we have not 100 wounded, and not above a matter of 6 men missing.  
The General, and the rest of the council of War do order things so discreetly, both for the taking▪ all advantages against the enemy, as also for the safety of his own souldiers, as is to be admired. Never was so much done, and with so little loss.  
The intent is when the 6000 foot, and 1400 horse come to us for the counterfeit of our Army, to besiege the chief Garrisons with one part, and the Club-men are willing to assist us in it; and the other part to pursue the enemy in the field, and we hope to give a good account of more places besides Bridgwater.  
Dated, july 21. 1645.  
Here followeth a list of what was taken at Bridgwater, on monday the 21 of july, 1645. by lieutenant colonel Hewson, and mayor Dove.  

4 colonels, lieutenant colonels, and sergeant Majors.  
50 Captaines, 〈…〉 tenants, and other officers.  
500 Prisoners.  
60 and odd horse. Many slain.  
1 Great piece of Ordnance.   
The great Fort-Royall on the North side of the Town▪  
Mr Harvies his house a Lawyer, that is Lord of the Town, and Castle of Bridgwater.  
600 A●mes.  
All that part of the Town▪ which is on the North side, which is about 〈…〉 the Town▪ there being a River between that part of the Town and the other.  
The enemy had at that time as followeth.  

The Castle, but a very weak one.  
The Market place which M. Harvies house commands, our pieces are planting there to play upon them.  
And they have all that side of the town, and the works belonging thereto. And all the Ordnance, save onely the piece we took in the great Fort, and Gorings baggage is with them.   
We lost in the fight but 6 men. We doubt not but the next day( which was Tuesday last) that Sir Thomas Fairfax had all the Town.  
From the North there came Letters which certify▪ that Sir Hugh Ch●lml●y ●ath offered Articles, whereupon he is willing to surrender, his Articles are to this effect:  

I. That Sir Hugh Cholmley may have liberty himself to pass safely into Holland.  
II. That his Lady may have liberty to sell and dispose of his estate freely for him, and that he may be free from sequestration.  
III. That the Officers and Souldiers in the Castle may march away wi●h their arms.  
IV. These and some other Propositions being granted, he offers to surrender, but on further ●●pitulation no doubt Sir Hugh Cholmley will yield to other terms.   
FINIS.