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Fragmentary Civil War Letter Excerpt and Battle News
A damaged historical letter from August 1651 expresses deference to orders and defense of actions taken by the writers. The text includes references to Major Bourne Proclamation Colonel Overtoy and a shipment dispute, with fragments noting Lords Crawford Lindsey Glonvsine and Leavy orders across the West Country.
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Major Bourne
Col
Saint Andrewes
Ellit
Crawford Lindsey
Glonvsine
Committee of Estates
England
Leven
Athol
Turinet