Lady Anna (Anne) Cunningham, Marchioness of Hamilton (died 1646[1]) led a mixed-sex cavalry troop during the "Battle" of Berwick on 5 June 1639.

She wrote account books in an italic hand, using a mixture of Arabic and Roman numerals.

When he attempted to land an army on the Scottish Coast in 1639, she organised the defences, raised a cavalry troop, and "came forth with pistol which she vowed to discharge upon her son if he offered to come ashore.

"[1][4] A correspondent of the time, Edward Norgate, wrote, "She goeth in armour and with a pistoll by her side readie charged, and wishes him there, saying shee would burie the bullets in his bowells.

"[5] The cavalry rode under a banner showing a hand repelling a prayer book with the motto For God, the King, Religion and the Covenant.