A more perfect and particular RELATION OF THE Late great VICTORY in Scotland Obtained over Montrosse and the Rebels there, by the Forces under the Command of lieutenant-general David Lesley, certified by an Express the 16. of this instant from Hadington.  
Together with a List of the chief men of note taken prisoners and killed in the battle, and after in the pursuit.  
To which is likewise added a Letter written from Master Balsam Minister at Berwick, and dated the 17. of Septemb. 1645. to a Minister in London concerning the said Victory.  
Published by Authority.  
LONDON, Printed by M.B. for Robert Bostock at the King's head in Paul's Churchyard. 25. Sep. 1645.   

A more perfect and particular Relation of the late great VICTORY in SCOTLAND, etc.  
I Received yours of the 9 currant and in return have sent you a short account of this late happy victory the Lord hath given us over our enemies: After the defeating of our Forces near Kilsyth, all the Malignants in the Country run in to him, but did not all much increase his strength; the addition he received was in Horse and Dragoons, whereof he stood in greatest need, being removed into the low Country from the hills, which were upon all occasions to him a shelter and place of retreat; the number of his Horse and Dragoons were made up to about two thousand, and so fare as I can learn, his whole strength in Horse and Foot did not amount to seven thousand, but all these were not present at this last battle, for upon the releasing of Lodowick Lindsey sometime Earl of Crawford out of prison, there arose some difference amongst the Rebels, Montrosse having promised to the Lord Gordon to make him General of the Horse, for which the Earl of Crawford having a Commission from the King before his imprisonment, was preferred by Montrosse. This gave great cause of discontent to the Lord Gordon, and thereupon he retired with 500 men to his own Country. Another occasion of the diminution of his force was, That the marquis of Argyles Forces and the Earl of Seaforts had possessed themselves of the Rebels Lands and Houses in the North, and was taking order with their friends and adherents to reduce them to obedience; which moved the Enemy to send back into the North Colkittoch with 800. men to protect their lands. With the rest of their Forces the Enemy marched Eastward to interrupt the levy of our Forces that were raising in the Eastern and Southern parts of the Kingdom. But upon lieutenant-general David Lesleyes' coming into Berwick-shire, and East Lothian, he marched South toward Selhirke, where he might have the assistance of the Malignants and dis-affected that live upon the Scottish and English borders. Upon Friday the 12. of this instant (which was a day of Fasting and Humiliation) lieutenant-general David Lesley with his Forces advanced within three miles of the Enemy, who were quartered in Philip Haugh, not fare from Selhirke, that night he sent out two parties, who fell in upon their quarters, killed some, and gave them the alarm, which made them continue all night in Arms, and ours did the like. The morrow being Saturday the 13. our Forces marched toward the Enemy, and came within view of them about ten in the morning; according to their usual manner they had made choice of a most advantageous ground wherein they had entrenched themselves, having upon the one hand an unpassable Ditch, and on the other Dikes and Hedges, and where these were not strong enough, they further fortified them by casting up Ditches, and lined their Hedges with Musketeers. After viewing one another, there came out three horses from each side, and after skirmishing very gallantly about a quarter of an hour, the Enemies three were beaten in; after this, the Enemy sent out a party of 200 Musketeeers, who were forced by ours to retreat in great disorder, whereupon the Van of our Forces advanced, and for almost an hour (being between eleven and twelve of the clock) it was hotly disputed, our Horse endeavouring to break thorough, and the Enemy with great resolution maintaining their ground; at length lieutenant-general David Lesley charging very desperately upon the head of his own Regiment, broke the body of the Enemy's Foot, after which they went all in confusion and disorder, and the Horse wanting their Foot were not able to make great opposition; the Foot were all cut off & taken, whereof an hundred were Irish, who were all since shot at a Post, many of the Horse killed upon the place, and many taken, but more in the pursuit, for they rallied again, which occasioned their greater overthrow, and gave opportunity to our Horse to reincounter them: Here the Earl of Crawford the General of their Horse was killed, the Lord Ogleby, and Nathaniel Gordon one of their most active Commanders were taken: of the Foot and Horse it is conceived there is between two and three thousand killed. I have herewith sent you a List of the chief Prisoners taken, and the persons of note that were killed, so fare as is yet come to our knowledge, there are divers others killed and taken, whose names I have not for the present, but shall send them by the next occasion. It is remarkable, that God should cast into our hands again those prisoners that were delived up basely by the Malignants in Edinburgh. We lost of our side Captain Barclay, and Captain Dundasse, and a very few Soldiers, but have divers wounded, yet killed and wounded there are in all not above an hundred. The Lord of Hosts put a spirit of courage in our Officers and Soldiers, and all of them behaved themselves resolutely: If I were to speak to the praise of men, I might say much for lieutenant-general Lesley, and Generall-Major Midaleton, and others, but though they deserve it, I know they desire it not, but that we should magnify him that enabled them. Montrosse himself scaped with a few Horse, leaving behind him all his Baggage, amongst which is found his own Commission from the King; and divers other Commissions for Lieutenants in the several Counties, together with a Roll of all such as have received protections from him, which will be a good vidimus for the payment of our Soldiers. Some say that Montrosse is fled to the Castle of Douglas, others report him to be taken about Evingdall, but I can report none of these for a truth, only it is certain, he is not visible but in corners. Since the battle divers of the Enemy's Soldiers are killed and taken by the Country people. lieutenant-general Lesley is gone to Glasgow, and Generall-Major Middleton to Sterling, to intercept at these two passages such of the Enemy as shall endeavour to go Northward. Sir James Hacket is sent to the General to stop his march Northward, and I hope lieutenant-general Lesley shall return shortly with most of the Horse.  
The mercies of the Lord our God have been wonfull towards us, we had many warnings before this late sad hour of darkness, but the Lord hath delivered us as in a moment, he hath wrought salvation for his own Names sake. O how free, how undeserved, how seasonable a mercy, not only destroyed our professed enemies, but discovered our secret and bosom adversaries. To God be all the glory, and let his people have the comfort and right use of it, which is the earnest desire and hearty prayer of  
Hadington 16 Sept. 1644. Your affectionate friend, W. H.  
It was generally reported here that major-general Monro was landed in the West with two thousand men; but I can assure you there is no such thing, he is fare advanced in Ireland with his whole Forces.   

Prisoners of note taken, besides those were killed at the Battle fought at Philip-Haugh, within three miles of Selkirk in Tiviotdale. upon the 13. September. 1645. and since in the pursuit.  

Persons of note taken.  
THe Earl of Traquaire.  
Lord Seaton.  
Lord Drummond.  
Lord Ogleby.  
Lord Grace.  
Lord Linton.  
The Lord Napers eldest Son.  
The Baron of Drum, younger.  
The Baron of Reasyth.  
The Lord of Derceys eldest Son, Grandchild to the late pretended Archbishop of S. Andews  
The Laird of Pury Ogleby the younger.  
Sir Robert Spotswood, pretended Secretary of State, and Son to the late pretended Archbishop of S. Andrews.  
Sir John Hay, sometimes Clerk Register.  
Sir James Dowglas, Son to the Earl of Morton-  
Sir David Murray.  
Sir John Byres.  
Sir Nathaniel Gordon.  
Sir Alexander Lesly, Serjeant Major General.  
Sir William Rollock.  
William Murray, Brother to the Earl of Tullibrand.  
Colonel William Stewart, adjutant-Generall.  
Coloneli James Hay.  
O Cain, lieutenant-colonel to the Irish.  
The Sergeant Major to the Earl of Antrim, and divers Gentlemen.   

Persons of note killed.  
Lodowick Lindsay, sometime Earl of Craford, General of the Horse.  
The Baron of Junerleith.  
The Baron of Tough.  
The Baron of Cambusnethen younger.  
Soldiers, between two thousand & three thousand.    

A true Copy of a Letter written by Master Robert Balsam, one of the Preachers sent by the Committee of Parliament into the North, to a Minister in London.  
Dear Brother:  
I'll tell thee good news, Scotland is living, newly raised from the dead, Montrosse utterly overthrown, being as ripe for judgement as ever I heard of any wretch, either in these or former times: Master Rowe told me, who was at the Fight, that many women when his Army came. were forced by the violence of the unchaste Soldier, and divers young Virgins were carried away Captives in the Army, with whom the Soldiers committed filthiness in open places where the Camp lay, the Officers first taking, and then the Soldiers in joying what they left: it was the voice of the Country, almost in every woman's mouth, God hath shamed us, and whether shall we cause our shame to go? But behold when the Enemy was thus ripe in sin, the Lord cuts him off in an instant: Many things are very remarkable, as 

1 That having so long a time after the last great Victory before Lesly came, yet had they not gotten many thousands together.  
2 That all this time not one Minister hath complied with them, either to preach to them or pray with them.  
3 That the Lord gave the Victory in the space of an hour.  
4 That it was by an inconsiderable Party, not above five Regiments of Horse.  
5 It was only with the loss of fifteen Common Soldiers, and one Captain on our side.  
6 That it was the next day after the Fast.  
7 That a paper Book was taken, in which were the names of all that either were come in, or intended to come in to Montrosse, so as that all the rotten Members in the Kingdom are discovered in an hour, and many of them cut off in a short time; the Soldiers after the Victory cried out, Give all the Glory to God and none to us.    
We have had in Barwick, since these troubles, many of the best affected in Scotland, I have not met with such a people, not one of them, as I could either speak with, or hear of, that differed from the rest in opinion; a gracious praying people, laying hold on Christ, who is the only subject of their discourse; I am persuaded, though they are not many in comparison of the Kingdom, in whom is found the power of Religion, yet their being of one mind and one soul, makes them exceeding prevalent with God I could give thee many a Relation concerning them, which would glad thy heart, but I am in haste; I hope you will hear more large Relations from others; many Prisoners are taken up every day by the Country people, many of them they kill in the place where they find them; But I must conclude, Remember me to all with thee, fail not to write by the next Post, to him who is  
Barwick, Septemb. 17. 1645. Thine in the best Bonds, Ro. BALSAM.   
FINIS.