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Turbulent 17th Century Battle and Naval Council Report
The report describes a skirmish at Bartlepoole in Durham with casualties among murtherers and cannon fire near Ponrafrcastle. It notes a Parliament debate on renewing Ordnance law, defense needs, and fleet preparation for spring. Plymouth’s garrison repelled Greenvile forces with heavy losses on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Pytates
Bartlepoole
Durham
Sisncabes
Arlile
Ponrafrcastle
Sale
Thomas Fairfex
Col. Forbes
Becwix
Colonel Forbes
Jania Tor
House of Commons
Plymouth
Lord Roberts
Commons
Zanuary