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Lord Fairfax Honoured as Parliament Reviews War Affairs
The Commons praised Lord Fairfax for steadfast service. debates touched on Lord Savile’s prisoner case and the army’s movements toward Taunton. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Major General Marl, marching from Blamford, joined near Taunton as Goring’s forces maneuvered. Scottish troops head toward Worcester. The House ordered funds for Windsor garrison and considered militia measures. Aldermen sought government support for London defenses and the city’s fortifications. The letter of the King of Portugal’s agent was redirected to a committee for vindication. Relief news reached Taunton as Parliament weighed military and civil matters.
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Lord Fairfax
Commons
Savile
Thomas Fairfax
Taunton
Goring
Barle
Worcester
Dudley Harfe
House of Commons
Lind
London
Lardem
Winder
Marchhall
Windser
Hele
Speaker
Pereschey
Taustan
Feo
Fairfax
Derkbefer
Teseton
Excefer
Thomes
Liserty