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Parliaments Proceedings and Brereton’s Chester Army Move
A London dated note reports Parliament approving an ordinance empowering Sir William Brereton to lead forces in the Associated Counties for king and parliament. Brereton marches from London toward Chester with his retinue to enforce martial discipline. Local testimony claims enemy actions near Lyme and the siege news from Torbay, with ongoing concerns of Catholic and rebel threats.
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House of Commons
Wiliam Brereton
Countie
Chester
Brerés
Londo
Lyme