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A True relation of a notable surprize and eminent defeat given to the rebells at Elsmere eight miles from Wem in Shropshire : by that vigilant and valiant commander for the King and Parliament, Colonell Mitton, commander in chiefe of the forces in Shropshire, under the Right Honourable the Earle of Denbigh : being upon Friday at night Jan. 12 as Sir Nicholas Byron, and others of the rebells were convoying arms and ammunition towards the siege of Namptwich and other places : and is published purposely to cleere that misreport, and mistake of Sir Thomas Fairfax, and Sir William Brereton, and to satisfie those that desire to know the truth. |
Publication Info |
[London?] : Printed for G.B. and R.W., [1644] |
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