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Letter from a noble requests protection amid travel limits
Fragmentary Civil War era letter describes a request to a countess for secure passage and loyal service. It notes routing of militia and troops from Newcastle to Durham and Hexham, with plans to guard borders and deny Scottish forces access. The text references Governor Lambert, Major Todharf, and various commands, outlining movements toward Barnard Castle and Haltwille.
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Newcastle
Arthur Hafler
Lambert
Worcester
Norchers
Liddell
Lidaelts
Hexam
Coffemby
Scotland
Todharf
Haxham
Haltwille
Brampton
Feby