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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1232/O/89
TitleC N(eedham) from his lodging over against the Mews Gate to Col Sanders or Col Barton - on Friday a letter was read in the House from Captain Tomlinson who, I understand, commands your Derbyshire troop giving an account of the insurrection in Derby, in which some reproach is cast upon yourself and Major Barton - he claims that you forbad Captain Thorpe to charge the enemy - it exalts the other party who rejoice at the humbling of men of your persuasion - the House referred the letter to the Committee of State - it will be a wound to your reputation until the matter is cleared - it is the opinion of all you or your major should hasten speedily to satisfy the Council - I entreat you to write to me narrative of the business'. 30 Aug
Date1659
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorThomas Sanders of Little Ireton (1610-1695), Parliamentarian soldier
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