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English Civil War Dispatches Describe Scottish Forces and Prisoner Executions
A wartime Lancashire report details executions for murder theft and treason, with judges delivering justice in the Commonwealth. It notes Major Robinson marching toward London and Major Sampson taking charge of a castle. From Carlisle dated August 9, reports the Scots king moving from Perth with Major Lambert’s army pursuing and Lambert forcing closer formation. The Scots claim many lands rebelling against the king, while Parliamentarian forces guard Lancashire and Chester, and volleys of militia mobilize under Col. Barbar with 140 horses and 66 dragoons. Reports of enemy artillery, recruitment, and troop movements are noted as the Royalist force allegedly numbers around 19,600 horse and foot. In Newcastle on August 11, the Scots advance toward Lancashire, with Lambert’s army ready to engage.