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Military report on Royalist forces in Devon and Cornwall

The document details Lord Generall's report from Tavestocke dated 26 July. It notes Greenvill's forces with 1800 foot and 800 horse retreating from Plympton, Plymouth capturing weapons and prisoners, and advancing to Bodmin while Plymouth forces seized Mount St. Ford and Salath. It reports an eastern Devon and Somerset royalist incursion, warns Parliament about recruiting and finances, and requests swift aid to contain the King’s army. It mentions maimed soldiers pay arrangements and the removal of Sir Peter Othorne and Sir Thomas Fanbew Ree See. A brigade under Ryford Roberts pursued Greenvile, forcing engagement near Leftithelt in Cornwall, with heavy losses and 150 prisoners, leaving Cornwall relatively clear for further operations.