Northern Counties plan to block Newarke and send forces
The Commons debate a rapid siege of Newarke and coordinate with the Northern Counties for joint action with Nottingham Derby and Leicester. A letter to the Earl of Levers is altered, while examinations on Monmouth losses proceed and rewards for Strickland are approved. Gloucester reports Royalist moves near Hereford and Monmouth as Parliament boats capture Royal Horse attempting Severne crossing.