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Fragmented Royalist Letters Describe Siege Work and Political Turmoil
An extracted passage outlines defensive works around Edinburgh Castle and related fortifications. It references cannons, gun emplacements, and plans to strengthen the castle while factions in Parliament clash, with mentions of Mounting armies, clergy, and noble figures. The text blends military and political agitation with sporadic names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenburgh-castle
Six Sisters
Colkettoe
Saint Johnston
Samuel Rutherford
Oxford
Lome
Kings
Ibere
Bath
Hamilton
Middleton
Fufstusterbem
Earle
Rothes
Balcards
Ogie
L. Erskin
L. Buchanan
Kernegey
L.speny
Brall
Maryke Hamiltons
Arliament Naz de Coloneils