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Desperate Movement Against English Forces in Scotland
The letter describes rapid marching to confront an advancing enemy from the south, with a garrison left at St Johnston and Lieutenant General Monke leading about 5 000 to Sterling. It stresses urgency, confidence in divine aid, and resolve to prevent winter ruin by resisting the foe and diverting pressure toward England.
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St. Johnstons
Monke
Sterling
Scotland
England
Trudy
Firth