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"The history of the surprize of Pontefract castle, in the county of York, by col. John Morris anno 1648, with a relation of the most remarkable passages dureing that siege till the surrender thereof; to which is added the tryal of col. Morriss and coronett Mich. Blackburne, together with their behaviour and last speeches at their execution, 23 Aug 1649", 1648-1649

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MS. Rawl. B. 453, fol. 1
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Apparently the original narrative written by Castilion Morrice, son of the colonel. See a note with his initials on fol. 27b.

Dates

  • Creation: 1648-1649

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1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

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MS. Rawl. B. 453, fol. 1

Bibliography

  • The narrative is mentioned in Gough's British Topography , vol. ii., p. 440.

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