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English Civil War Dispatch from 1643 Parliament Session
A muddled 17th century parliamentary update reports negotiations over army funding, supply routes, and fortification plans near Newark and Worcester. The document mentions Earl of Manchester, Lord General, and various committees debating 26000 pounds for the army while ensuring no prejudice to prior orders and seeking relief from tax offices. It notes letters from the Lord General about fortifying towns and concerns over treachery and rewards.
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