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Siege decisions and troop movements amid Shrewsbury defence debate

The Commons read letters from Wem with prisoners lists, ordered Shrewsbury governance to the Salope County Committee and 40 pounds to raise forces, plus bounties for messengers. Lords passed an ordinance for raising horse and pressing soldiers. Rumors said Langdale’s 1500 cavalry moved north to relieve Pomfret or Scarborough, while Northamptonshire forces repelled portions of the assault. A new army under Sir Thomas Fairfax was debated, with officials awaiting Lords’ approval and potential reassignment of omitted commanders. A victory report from Col. Afesy described Wye crossing deaths and many captives, with details of Colonel Gars and Lt. Col. Winter among prisoners.