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A full relation of the late victory obtained (through Gods providence) by the forces under the command of Generall Lesley, the Lord Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester : being about twenty seven thousand horse and foot. Against His Majesties forces under the command of Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, being much about the same number. Fought on Marstam-Moor, within 5. miles of York, on the second of July, 1644. With a relation of Prince Ruperts march towards Lancashire, and of the forces sent in pursuit after him; as also of the E of Newcastle and Gen: Kings taking ship for Holland. With the weak condition that York is now in, having quit their great fort, there not being 500. Souldiers in the town besides citizens. Together with a list of the cornets and ensignes, with their severall motto's. Sent by the three generals to the Parliament, by Captain Stewart. Published by authority

Archive Print Item: BC CW 1644/6a

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Title: A full relation of the late victory obtained (through Gods providence) by the forces under the command of Generall Lesley, the Lord Fairfax, and the Earl of Manchester : being about twenty seven thousand horse and foot. Against His Majesties forces under the command of Prince Rupert and the Earl of Newcastle, being much about the same number. Fought on Marstam-Moor, within 5. miles of York, on the second of July, 1644. With a relation of Prince Ruperts march towards Lancashire, and of the forces sent in pursuit after him; as also of the E of Newcastle and Gen: Kings taking ship for Holland. With the weak condition that York is now in, having quit their great fort, there not being 500. Souldiers in the town besides citizens. Together with a list of the cornets and ensignes, with their severall motto's. Sent by the three generals to the Parliament, by Captain Stewart. Published by authority

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Classmark: BC CW 1644/6a

Creator(s): Stewart, Captain William

Related people: Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682; Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648; Leven, Alexander Leslie, Earl of, 1580?-1661; Manchester, Edward Montagu, Earl of, 1602-1671

Publisher: printed by J. F[ield]. for L. Blaiklock

Publication city: London

Date(s): July 11. 1644

Language: English

Size and medium: 16 p

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/285498

Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991002139339705181

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'A list of the enemies coronets [sic] and colours, sent by Cap. William Stewart', pp.14-16.


Stewart's relation dated at end 'At the leaguer neere York, July 6'.


Printer's name from Wing CD.


Indexed in: Wing (CD-ROM, 1996) S5530.

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Slight contemporary ms. alterations to text, pp.5-6

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