Despatches Describe Cavalry Movements and Nottingham Siege
The report notes 94K forces killing two captains and captains taken, plus two lieutenants and other prisoners with horses. Col. Coke advances toward Gloucester with 699 horse to join Col. M’s fire. Nottingham governor Col. Hutchinson reports a horse party from Newarke storming a Trent-bridge fort near his garrison with heavy enemy losses. Debates reference a committee boundary dispute and safety measures for Nottingham. An ordinance funds Derby forces and poses excise charges to cover garrison needs. Lords approve measures to protect ministers and enforce martial law in Kensy and surrounding counties.