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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D258/10/29/11
Former ReferenceD258/31/30j
TitleLetter - John Bridges at Warwick Castle to Sir John Gell, Commander in chief of the forces at Lichfield [Staffs] - has sent 4 messengers since yesterday morning but they dare not venture out for fear of Col. Hasting's soldiers - The forces here are not above 500 strong - if Prince Rupert comes this way, he will endeavour to let Gell know - asks to dismiss Capt. Hasford's company as soon as possible as they are needed at Warwick. 7 Mar
Date[1640s]
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorGell family of Hopton Hall, Wirksworth
FormatDocument
TermEnglish Civil Wars (1642-1651)
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Gell; Sir; John (1593-1671); 1st Baronet; parliamentary commander
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