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A Great discoverie of a plot in Scotland, by a miraculous meanes. Two great actors in the same being so taken with the sweet disposition of those worthies, against whom they plotted; that their troubled consciences would not permit them to proceed in their wicked intents. As also, the names of those lords, that should have bin cut off in this plot of Scotland. And the names of the conspirators. With the copy of a letter sent to the papists in London in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1641)

A great discovery of a damnable plot at Rugland castle in Monmoth-shire in Wales related to the High Court of Parliament, by Iohn Davis, November the 12. 1641. The chiefe actor being the Earle of Worcester, wherein is discovered the number of horses, men, powder, match and shot by them prepared, with the places where they are, and the danger wee were in, had not God by his mercy protected us. With certaine quæres presented to the High Court of Parliament concerning such wicked designes. As also, the reasons wherefore the House of Commons gave strict command, that there should be a strong watch set about the Earle of Worcesters house, and the French ambassadors. Wherennto is annexed, the true relation of a damnable plot which was discovered on tuesday last, by a religious man intended against the High Court of Parliament in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Davis, John, Servant to Mistris Lewis.; 1641)

A Great discovery of the Queens preparation in Holland to assist the King in England also how Her Majesty hath sent her standard, with the rest of her regiments over to New-castle : as it was sent in a letter from Rotterdam, dated Decemb. 16. stilo novo, and directed to M. John Blackston, a member of the House of Commons in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Blackston, John.; 1642)

A great fight at Colchester upon Tuesday night last, being the 25. of this instant July, and the advancing of General Lucas and his forces to the very guards of the Parliamenteers, with the particulars of the fight, and the number that were killed and taken prisoners on both sides, and the springing of a mine to blow up part of the Leaguer. Likewise a letter from Colchester concerning the marching of an army to London, and a message from Prince Charles to Gen. Lucas. And a bloudy fight at Deal Castle in Kent in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Charles II, King of England; 1648)

A great fight at Newarke: where the Lord Sinclares regiment beat 1000. foot and 400. horse, and drave them into Newark. Where Lieu. Gen. David Lesley, Major Generall Poyntz, and Colonell Rossiter, and all their chiefe officers, and all their quarters in the isle were surprized: with the particulars of Captains and others kild and hurt on both sides. The governours treaty with the commissioners, and his motion of surrender of Newarke, if they will not accommodate him better. Also the manner of the taking the city of Lichfield by Sir William Brereton, and how hee hath driven Bagot and 1000 horse and foot into the close, with the particulars, and how many slain on both sides. Certified by a letter from Colonell Rossiter, and an other from one of the commissioners, and the third from Sir William Breretons quarters in Lichfield: commanded to be printed and published according to order in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Rossiter, Edward.; 1646)

A great fight at VValmer Castle in the county of Kent, between the Parliaments forces who had besieged the said Castle, and the forces sent over by his Highnesse the Prince of Wales. With the manner of the fight, the success thereof, and the number that were slain on both sides. Likewise, the Princes relieving of the two casltes of Deal and Sandown. And the Declaration of the new raised forces at Hounsley-Heath, for the King, and their resolution touching the Parliament and Army in ProQuest Early English Books Online (D. R; 1648)

A great fight in Ireland between the Lord Lievt. Cromwels forces and the Lord Inchequeens army neer Washford, the number killed and taken prisoners, Col Trevor wounded, and the Lord Inchequeens colours taken General Oneal dead, and the Lord Lievt. drawing away his forces from besieging Duncanon, also the taking of Capt. Plunkets ship with 36 pieces of ordnance with four other ships of a great value, and the manner of Capt. Plunckets escape for his life in a long-boat. Together with a letter of news concerning Col. King, and Col. Johnston, and sixty sail of ships with soldiers, going for Scotland, with the reason and uncertrinty of that report in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1649)

A Great fight in Scotland, between the English forces commanded by his Excellency the Lord General Monk, and the King of Scots forces, under the conduct of Lieu. Gen. Middleton; with the particulars thereof; the manner of the engagement, and the lamentable loss on both sides. Likewise, the resolution of the highlanders, to fight either to death or victory; and the number of men engaged in the late plot against the Lord Protector in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1654)

A great fight in the kingdome of Ireland betwixt the Protestant forces under the command of Major Generall Jones, and the Irish forces under command of that arch-rebell Generall Preston. With the number that were slaine on both sides, and the names of the colonels, lieutenant-colonels, majors, captaines, and other officers and souldiers, taken prisoners. Also the manner of Prestons marching towards Dublin, with 9000. foot, and 1600. horse, to besiege the said city in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Smith, G.; 1647)

A great fight in VVales between Collonell Horton and Collonell Powel: and the number of those that are slaine and taken prisoners : with the names of the chief. Also the manner of that, and other fights, between both armies. With the taking of Brecknock. And 10 considerable officers and divers prisoners May 3. 1648. Imprimatur Gil. Mabbot in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1648)

A great fight near Pendennis Castle in Cornwall between the Lord Hopton, and the Parliaments forces, upon the landing of his men for the fetching in of provision; with the number killed and wounded on both sides. Also, another bloudy fight at sea, between a squadron of the Princes fleet, and 18. marchants ships which were coming for London; with the particulars thereof, the number that were slain, two of the enemies ships sunk, and the rest chased to the Isle of Scilley. Together with severall propositions made by the General Councell of the Army; and their resolutions touching the Navy at sea, and the Army in Ireland in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1649)

A Great miracle at sea, or, A perfect relation of a mighty whale which was pursued in the sea ... : as it was certified by divers mariners of Weymouth sayling from France in a shipp called the Bonanaventure, did shoot the whale, which ... was found dead upon the shore within three miles of Weymouth, where the countrey people ... having opened it's belly, found a Romish priest, with a black box of pardons from the pope for many papists in England and Ireland, whose names are here printed : also the names of the sea-men who were present in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1645)

A great over-throw: giuen to Sir Ralph Hopton's whole army by Sir William Waller neere Farnham, with onely sixe troope of horse, and some foote, the rest of his army being stated in severall quarters in other places. With many remarkable passages, which deserue euerlasting memory in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1643)

A great plot against the Parliament of England and the Army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Wherein is set forth, the manner of a most bloudy engagement to destroy both Parliament and Army. With the names of the Scottish conspirators. And the proceedings of both Houses thereupon. Discovered by Colonell Jones, and read in both Houses of Parliament. Die 24. of September, 1647 in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Jones, Colonel; 1647)

A great plot discovered in the north against the Honorable Houses of Parliament, and His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax's army. VVherein is declared the full proceedings of the royalists, in raising of forces for the opposing of this renowned army. With the manner how they should have surprized six strong castles in Yorkeshire, and the names of the chiefe ringleaders that should have commanded this party. Also, a remarkable passage concerning His Excellency, and his sending down a strong party of horse towards the northern parts. Decemb. 10. Published for general satisfaction, and presented to every respective county throughout the kingdom of England in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1646)

A great robbery in the north neer Swanton in Yorkshire shewing how one Mr. Tailovr was robbed by a company of cabaliers, July 12 in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1642)

A great sea-fight which was fought lately upon the coast of Dunkirke, between the Babylonians and the Dunkirkers as also the relation of the reason why the Babylonians came so near this way, which was to invade the Kingdom of England : how they were shipwrackt on the coasts of Egypt, and overthrowne in fight by the Dunkirkers : at the recitall of which the Soldan of Babylon strook the messonger of this ill newes, and afterwards burned his palace, wherein he and others perished / written by Iohn Preston in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Preston, John, Sea-captain.; 1641)

A great sea-fight which was fought lately upon the coast of Dunkirke, between the Babylonians and the Dunkirkers. As also the relation of the reason why the Babylonians came so near this way, which was to invade the Kingdom of England, how they were shipwrackt on the coasts of Egypt, and overthrowne in fight by the Dunkirkers. At the recitall of which, the Soldan of Babylon strook the messonger of this ill newes, and afterwards burned his palace, wherein he and others perished. / Written by Iohn Preston, a sea-captain in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Preston, John, Sea-captain.; 1641)

A great victorie in the North, obtained by the forces under the command of Lieutenant Generall Cromwel, against Duke Hamilton, and the Scottish army. Wherein is declared, the manner of the late fight near the confines of York, the routing of Lieutenant Generall Cromwells forces upon the first onset, and after three miles pursuit rallied again, fell upon the Scottish forces, killed Duke Hamiltons Lieutenant Collonel, a Major, divers Captains, officers, and souldiers, routed the whole body, and regained their ground. Also another fight near Pomfret castle in Yorkshire, a defeat given to the Parliaments forces, and divers taken prisoners, and carryed to the said castle. Whereunto is annexed, an humble petition to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, concerning the King and his people, and every subject in particuler of this his kingdom of England in ProQuest Early English Books Online (R. F.; 1648)

A great victorie obtained at Saffron-Walden in Cambridge-shire, by the forces under the command of the Lord Generall Fairfax and Lieutenant Generall Cromwel, against the cavaliers commanded by Col. Muschamp who within three days had been 5000 strong. Five hundred horse totally routed, Col. Muschamp slain, with divers others, and severall officers and souldiers taken prisoners. Likewise Gorings resolution to the Lord Generall concerning the trayned bands of Essex and 300 horse escaped out of the towu of Colchester, with divers great commanders who brake through the Parliaments forces. Also, the sentence of death passed on every 13 prisoner being a batcheler taken in Essex, and on every tenth marryed man; likewise on every fifth Kentish man, or Londoner in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1648)

A great victory at Applebey by Col. General Ashton October 9. 1648. Where were taken prisoners at mercy, Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir Thomas Tilsley, Sir Robert Strickland. Sir William Huddleston, Sir Thomas Dacres, Sir William Blackstone. 15 collonels, 9 lieutenant collonels 6 serjeant majors. 46 captains 17 lieutenants, 10 cornets 3 ensignes with a list of their names. 5 peece of ordance, 1200 horse. 1000 armes, and all their ammunition bag and baggage. October 16. 1648. This is a true list, a copy whereof was sent from Coll. Generall Ashton, and this day delivered to the Parliament in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1648)

A great victory by the blessing of God, obtained by the Parliaments forces, against the Scots forces. Commanded by the Earl of Derby, on the 25 of August 1651. neer Wigon in Lancashire. Certifyed by a letter from Col Lilburne, and two letters from Chester. Also a letter from Col. Birche, to Mr. Speaker. 1500. Totally routed, Earl of Derby wounded and pursued towards Boleon. L. Widdrington mortally wounded and taken prisoner. 400 prisoners taken, amongst which many officers and gentlemen of note. Slaine 3 knights and divers Collonels, and other considerable officers and gentlemen. With a list of the chief particulars of the victory. Imprimatur Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1651)

A great victory obtained at sea, and the full particulars of a bloudy fight of Tuesday last, between the princes ships, and the Parliaments, four leagues from Jersey, with the number killed, sunk, and taken, and 14 sayl of ships seized on, and carryed to Dunkirk. Also, a great fleet setting forth from thence for Prince Charles, commanded by Capt. Whittington, Admiral for his Highness, and their resolution to fall down into the river of Thames to seize on the Parliaments shipping, and to burn, kill and destroy, all that do oppose them. With the great emperors Proclamation, prohibiting all English Marchants from trading within his territories unlesse in Prince Charles his name, or by his letter-pattents in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1649)

A Great victory obtained by Colonel Norton and his horse, and Colonell Jones and his foote against Colonel Rayden from Basing House, neere Walneborough Mill, within halfe a mile of Odium : where were taken prisoners Ssrjeant Major Langely, a mercer in pater-noster-row that went to Basing also his escape, Captain Rawlet that was a scrivener at Holbern bridge, Lieutenant Rawlet at Holborne Cunduit, Lieutenant Ivorie a citizen of London, Ensigne Lucas a silke dier in the Old baly, Ensigne Corum a papist of Winchester, Robinson a chyrurgeon to the Marques of Winchester a papist : taken besides 3 gentlemen of armes, 3 serjeants, 3 drummers, 5 drums, 75 common men, 100 armes, some horse, 4 were slain, 10 of onr men which were prisoners in Basing House escaped : certified by Gentlemen that were engaged in service in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1644)

A great victory obtained by Colonell Jones, and the Parliaments forces at Dublin in Ireland; shewing the manner how they sallyed out of the city upon the Marq. of Ormond, and the Lord Inchiquin, fell upon them neer their trenches, advanced up to their works, put many to the sword and beheaded one, which caused the enemy to cry out and say, that the divell was in the round-heads, for the taking off of heads. Also the Marq. of Ormond's declaration concerning Lieut. Gen. Crumwell, and the protestation of the souldiery thereupon in ProQuest Early English Books Online (Anon.; 1649)