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Parish of Norham

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Continued encamped for the night. East of
Ford is a ridge of hills, from the
highest point of which Lord Howard
the Admiral, carefully observed
the position of the Scottish Army.
On the evening of the same day (the 8th), it was concluded to march again
across the Till, not far from its confuence with the Tweed, and give battle
to the enemy
Next morning early, being Friday, the memorable 9th September,
in accordance with the said resolution, the English army
were in motion, and instead of Keeping the way direct to
Berwick, they swerved to the N. West by Duddo advancing
between King James and his own land – the Vanguard under
the command of Lord Howard, with the artillery & stores
consisting of baggage and ammunition, crossed the
Till at about 11 oClock at Twizell Bridge, which is still
remaining. The rearward, with its commander, the Earl of

Note: Headed Norham, but in Branxton Name Book. Unsigned

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