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Fragmented Civil War Letter From a Prisoner in Chester
A prisoner writes amid upheaval claiming the King is dead or in disguise and nobles are killed or dispersed. He recalls a peril at Wiggan and a worse at Worcester, then describes mercy from Captain Edgea Lane and safe passage to Chester to see his daughters. He advises his son and mentions hopes to avoid bloodshed on the Island, urging care for his family.
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Wiggan
Worcester
Lord Lewderdale
Edgea Lane
Chester
Duckexfield
Elase
Baggerly
Mal