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Army dispatches and fortification plans amid Waller siege news
The ordinance explores raising horse and foot across Norfolk Suffolk Cambridge Essex for county defense. Sir William Waller reports his forces at Arundel driving enemy to the castle, with about 800 inside and 300 horse 200 cows outside. He forecasts a strong ally in Rupert Hopton and the Kentish horse. Lord General moves toward Windsor to aid Waller as Manchestershire strengthens Newport. Scots movements near the border are noted with Duke Hazliton praised.
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Cole Merchant
William Waller
Sir William
Rupert
Hopton
Winchester
Earle
Manchter
Newport
Barrsche
Haziltons