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Windham Threatens Town Destruction Over Surrender Demands
A letter from Edward Windham offers two hostages and ten days to surrender Taunton Castle or face war. The defense council replies firmly, rejecting threats and affirming loyalty to God and king. The parchment notes Parliament ambassadors including Blake and Rob Blake and leaders travel to Oxford for peace talks.
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Peter
Hehce
Edward Windham
Orchard
Cane
Rob
Blake
Sam Blake
Hen.Thomson
Sara
Perry
Ja Cobborns