Perfect Diurnall in London, Middlesex

Parliament orders funds and governance shifts in Derby siege

The houses approve an ordinance to raise funds in Derby for forces defending the county, empower the Army Committee to arrange convoys, and appoint officers. They also plan political reshuffles in Newcastle, with Mr wrmont named mayor to replace Loyalist officials. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Cromwell command near Oxford as Royalist forces burn suburbs and attempt to burn towns while Parliament positions troops and fortifications.