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War Dispatches from Northern England Amid Civil Conflicts
A fragmented letter describes movements of Major General Lapsbert and Lord Geneva near Lambert at Perith, with Herrifort at Rippon and scouts capturing a Major en route to Scotland. Reports mention ships from the Isle of Man, Derbys, Musgrave, and Scots forces marching toward Lancashire, plus anxious talk of loyalty to the King and looming battles. The writer notes hope to quell enemy pride and conveys a bold plea to Will for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Perith
Cottiat
Geneva
Lapsbert
Lilburne
Yoco Haife
M.G. Lambert
Herrifort
Rippon
Lancashire
Barkes
Isle of Man
Eye
Farle
Derby
Phillip Musgrave
WR. Huddlestome
Yorkeshire
Lauberts
Leard
Kings
Scotland
Duke Hamilton
Vitis Crofts