Letter from Cuthbert Readshaw, Richmond

Reference No:
U DDSY3/1/48
Dates:
20 Dec 1745
Description:
Skirmish between Cumberland with Roland's Dragoons (20 killed, many wounded) and 400 rebels about 3 miles beyond Penrith. Col. Honeywood wounded by a ball. Royal Hunters attacked 200 - 300 rebels at Lowther Hall, killed 10 and dispersed rest. Main body of rebels have reached Carlisle but in poor condition. A general rout expected soon
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Sykes family of Sledmere