"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"
MS. Rawl. B. 453, fol. 1
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Title
"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"
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 453, fol. 1
Summary
Apparently the original narrative written by Castilion Morrice, son of the colonel. See a note with his initials on fol. 27b.
Date
1648-1649
Language
English
Physical extent
1 item
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
Papers by col. John Morris and Dr. Gilbert Burnet
"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"
