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Petition of Colchester Inhabitants to Fairfax in 1648
The petition, dated August 19 1648, from Colchester mayors and aldermen asks leave to depart town for safety as troops control the area. Fairfax responds August 20 offering terms mercy, safe passage for townsfolk who lay down arms, and relief while avoiding wives and children of armed townsmen. The exchange references Cromwell’s troops defeating the Scottish army and a treaty approach with Parliament.
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Charles Lucas
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