Perfect Diurnall in London, Middlesex

Letter from Stoke to Nantwich on military march orders in August

The letter describes urgent dispatch to the Army, urging burning the Kirk of Seolard Letter, reporting Lincolnshire Derbyshire landings, attacks at Northwich, and plunder by old cavalry and foot. Scouts note Scots near Langhoos and Langsett, with 6000 horse and dragoons in Manchester area. Intelligence claims Isle of Man supplies, Worcestershire Herefordshire aid, and moves toward London with camps at Dreston and Maxcon. The writer cites Coventry news from August 20 about enemy movements via Nampr toward Newport and Burton, aiming to link with forces near Lichfield.