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Fragmented 1644 Military and Political Rumors in Transit
The excerpt recounts a split view of Confederate strength and a rumored 6000-strong royal party headed for Newarke, with no ground found for the expedition. It notes relief provisions for Abington, and a December 21 Commons ordinance nulling members of both houses. It ends with Sweden’s envoy and a royal desire for peace talks and a mutually agreeable settlement.
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Confederacy
Redding
P.aspert
NeWarke
Abington
Col
Beltir
Commons
Sweden