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Westward advance ordered for Taunton relief forces
Parliament directs Sir Thomas Fairfax and Major General Shippon to push west to Taunton with 800 cavalry and infantry, with ordnance and artillery trains. Money and provisions to be supplied. quarrel in Westminster Hall leads to sheriff-like measures. Scots march south with 9000 foot and three regiments of horse, aiming for Piercebridge as relief efforts face delays.
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Fairfax
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Windsor
Westminster Hall
William Stedrews
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Sir Id. Andrews
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