A Famous and joyfull victory : obtained by Sir John Merricks regiment and one troop of horse against the towne and castle of Portsmouth August 24, 1642 and read in the House of Commons on Wednesday last : wherein is set downe a true and exact relation of the manner of that famous and renowned battell fought betwixt the gentry of Portsmouth and Colonell Goring ... published for the joy and comfort of all true-hearted Protestants.