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Military movements and executions reported in Cheshire and Sterling
From Cheshire near Loxton and Sterling on August 12 16 and 12 reports describe General Lambert and General Harrifae uniting at Warrington with about 700 local troops. English forces march to stop a large enemy group near Weegen and Pre soa while powder and ammunition are sent from Stafford. In Sterling the town and castle are under siege with hopes to soon secure them. On August 12 13 Love and Gibbons were beheaded at Tower Hill after High Court sentences. Gibbons reportedly attempted an escape the night before with a bribe offered to the Newgate keeper.
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Loxton
Councellor
Blake
Cheshire
Stafford
Weegen
Presoa
Warrington
Joyne
Sterling
Priday
Mr. Love
Mr. Giboons
Tower Hill
High Court of Justice
Love
Gibbons
Newgate