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Siege at Blabary Cattle and Northampton Anger in Parliament
Fragmentary report from a late 17th centuryParliamentary crisis describing siege actions at Blabary Cattle near Northampton. Mentions royalist aims to suppress Parliament, measures to fund defense, and skirmishes around castles and harbors. Notes Loyalist lords and a pending ordinance to raise funds and reinforce royal forces. Includes dispatch about Lieutenant General Hastings capturing a company of the King’s horse and the Royal army remaining in Exon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blabary
Northampton
Pepi
Dartesonthy
Betteca
Noemp
Els
Eagland
Dakar
Nance
Aisles
Kings Horse
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