Letters From Roundhead Officers (Classic Reprint): Written From Scotland and Chiefly Addressed to Captain Adam Baynes; July, 1650-June, 1655: Written ... July, 1650-June, 1655 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Roundhead Correspondence: Letters from officers in Scotland and northern campaigns, 1650–1655 offers a window into the Northern Campaign through the intimate voices of Commonwealth officers.

These letters capture daily life, strategy, and the political tensions of a turbulent era.

This scholarly selection compiles correspondence written from Scotland by officers connected to Captain Adam Baynes and his kin, including notable figures like Lambert and Monck. The letters illuminate military movements, pay issues, and the practical realities of wartime leadership, while also revealing the personal ties and obligations that shaped decisions on and off the field.

• Firsthand accounts of marches, engagements, and supply concerns in the Highlands and Lowlands
• Details on administrative matters such as commissions, pay, debentures, and arrears
• Observations on leadership, politics, and the dynamics between Parliament and military figures
• Contextual prefatory material and notes that situate the letters in the 1650s British Civil War

Ideal for readers of military history, 17th-century politics, and documentary correspondence, as it sheds light on the everyday workings of the Commonwealth era.

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