A great victory by the blessing of God, obtained by the Parliaments forces, against the Scots forces Commanded by the Earl of Derby, on the 25 of August 1651. neer Wigon in Lancashire. Certifyed by a letter from Col Lilburne, and two letters from Chester. Also a letter from Col. Birche, to Mr. Speaker. 1500. Totally routed, Earl of Derby wounded and pursued towards Boleon. L. Widdrington mortally wounded & taken prisoner. 400 prisoners taken, amongst which many officers and gentlemen of note. Slaine 3 knights and divers Collonels, and other considerable officers and gentlemen. With a list of the chief particulars of the victory. Imprimatur Hen. Scobel Cleric. Parliamenti (Printed for Robert Ibbitson dwelling in Smithfield neere Hosier Lane end, 1651)
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aug. 29". - Reproduction of the original in the British Library. - Thomason, E.640[27]. - Wing (2nd ed.), G1765