Three letters from Sir Thomas Fairfax his armie The one, from a gentleman residing there, to a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons. Fully relating the manner of the late fight betweene Sir Thomas Fairfax, and Generall Gorings forces in Sutton-field neere Lamport, on Thursday last July 10. wherein the enemies whole army was routed, about 2000. Prisoners, 4000. armes, neere 2000. horse, and 40. colours taken, besides many horse and prisoners in the pursuit, and Goring and his scattered forces fled into Bridgewater. Also the particulars of the fight between Major General Massey's and the enemies forces, neere Ilmore, on Wednesday last, July 9. where he tooke 500. of the enemies horse, 200. prisoners, 2. majors, 6. captains, 9. colours, and 30. slaine on the place. Published by authority.

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The second letter is signed and dated: Your affectionate friend, S.J. Lamport, 11. July, 1645. at 9 a clock at night. Signatures: A⁴. Some print show-through. Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.