A mighty victory over the Irish rebels obtained by Colonell Jones, at Lynceyes Knock neere Trim, August 8 instant: where was slaine upon the place, the Earle of Fingall, Lieut. Generall Burne, 7 Colonells 5 Lieutenant Colonels, 6 Majors, 300 officers & gentlemen, 3000 common souldiers. General Preston totally routed, wounded and fled, the Earl of Westmeath taken 40 field officers and gentl. 1500 prisoners, 40 colours taken, 4 peece of ordnance, 1000 muskets, 5000 birding peeces, pistols, and other weapons, 20 carriages, 10 load of powder, match, and ammunition. 2000 sheep, 650 head of cattle, Generall Prestons cabinet, all his bagge & baggage. With a list of the names, and the particulars of both sides.

A Mighty VICTORY Over the IRISH REBELS, Obtained by Collonel Jones, at Lynceyes Knocke neare Trim, August 8. instant.

May it please your Lordships.

OUr Army marched out of Dublin Aug. 1. instant under command of Collonel Jones our Go∣vernour, 4000. horse and foot, with two De∣miculverins, and five Field-peeces; our men as well armed as we could, and what powder, bullet and Amunition could be spared from the City, and quar∣tered about Port, Castle-Knocke, and parts adjacent, but our foot and carriages, could not goe farre that night.

August 2. We marched into the County of Kil∣dare, where we had advertisements by Scouts sent out by Collonel Jones, that Maynoth Castle was surren∣dred to Preston, and that Sir Henry Titchburn had been surprised by 3 Troops of the Rebells, and that some Gentlemen and officers of note; the Rebells re∣fusing

to give quarter, which did much raise the spi∣rits of our Souldiers against them: The Rebells had fetched some prey from Dublin, and sent out parties to plunder other places, and we tooke that day some prisoners. A Councell 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 seige, and accordingly preparations were made.

August 3. Wee had intelligence that Preston had raised his siege from before Trim, and that he was re∣solved 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 generall Assembly of Kilkenny in the army, who were as Commissio••e••s, and that orders were given out by their directions, and agreed to at a Councell of War, that no quarter should be given to the English Protestants wheresoever they tooke them; and that the Rebells in their retreat did doe much mischiefe at Killicrosse, ••ronny, and other Townes where they came, and that night we had intelligence of other forces comming towards us from the North to joyne with our Army.

August 4. 2000. foot, and 600. horse were ad∣ded to us, the British, Collonel Coot, and Sir Henry Titchburne being joyned with us, which made up our number about 7000. horse and foot, which were ap∣pointed to a generall 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 Councell of war was called, And it was resolved to give battell to Prestons Army if they would fight, if not to pursue them, and a commanded party was appointed to take the carriages, and put re∣liefe into Trim.

August 6. VVe marched towards Trim, from whence the Rebells were not gone far, so that wee gave them an alarme, whereupon Collonel Jones drew his Army towards the Kings County to impede Prestons marching toward Kilkenny, which was a∣bout forty miles distance from them, and Col∣lonel Jones intended to drive them Northward or fight them.

August 7. Both Armies faced, and drew into ba∣talia neare Linceyes Knocke, and both parties planted their Ordnance, and ordered their bodies, Preston being resolved only to defend, but Collonel 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 cattell.

August 8. Collonel Jones sent out a forlorne hope which did scrimish with them, but the Rebells had a very great advantage in the ground from which they would not move. But Collonel Jones had given order for the battell, which was very hot and sharp, as you may see by the inclosed list of those slaine and taken prisoners.

This was a day wherein the Kingdome 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.

Collonel Jones fought so desperately, that wee

were in continuall feare of his life, and would by no meanes be perswaded, but rushed upon the Rebells with such courage, that it put a mighty spirit into the whole Army; he slew many of the Rebells officers and others.

Sir Robert Kings son did brave service, killed the Rebells Lieutenant generall of horse with his owne hands, and divers others: and to speake uprightly, Col. Long, and so all our officers and souldiers, 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 losse been ours, Ireland had been lost, God giving us the day (in which the Rebells are totally routed) now this Kingdome may be saved (through Gods blessing) if supplies come speedily from Eng∣land.

As for his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, I know that nothing will be wanting from that Army, if they have but encouragement and assistance, monies and Amunition provided, for naked men cannot help us.

VVe are still in pursuit of the Rebells, and take prisoners. I am very weary, and so we are all; there∣fore I desire your Lordships to accept of this account from

Trim. August 8. 1647

Your Lordships humble servant Robert Moore.