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Forces and mutinies near Dorchester and Weymouth
In March news reports 5000 cavalry and dragoons under Sir William Walter and Colonel Holborne near Dorchester with 3000 more en route. A French ship with 26 to 28 pieces of ordnance and arms was seen at Weymouth. Oxford mutinies spread among commanders and sailors as Charles, with bishops, heads toward Bristol. Parliament sends ordinances funding Sir William Brereton, Shrewsbury garrison, and Major General Lauzhora. Fairfax authorized to assemble officers and recruits. 31,000 pounds allotted for the Scottish army advancing south.
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William Walter
Cromwell
Dorchester
Holborne
Joyne
Weymouth
Broan
France
Abingdon
Souldiours
Schellees
Oxford
Prince Charles
Aarmath
Hopton
Horle
Bristol
Commons
William Breretons
Garison
Shrewsbury
Lauzhora
Fennes
Lincoln
Thosas Fairfax
A¢anchester
Goldmi Hs Hall
William Waller
Crammell
Henry Piercy
Eindover
Parl
Capt Hatcher
Langdale
Newark
Col. Roffiter
Yorkshire