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Parliament Courses Ominous Ordinance During Western Expedition
The account describes a tense political moment as the Commons plan to use an Ordinance to appoint a Committee of both Kingdoms to oversee the Western expedition. It notes fears of monied corruption by enemies, hopes for stronger command, and reports Sir William Waller near Exeter with about six thousand foot soldiers.
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Commons
Thurday
House of Commons
Lords Pal
Alwayes
Lords and Commons
Exvceter
William Waller