Letter from Oliver Cromwell to John Bradshaw

Letter from Oliver Cromwell to John Bradshaw

September 16, 1649

This letter from Cromwell gives a brief description of the successful attack on Drogheda.

Oliver Cromwell

This letter, along with a brief description of the attack on Drogheda, depicts Cromwell's justification for the actions that were taken against the citizens of Drogheda. He advocates that the decisions he made during the attack were for the greater good.

English

Letters and Speeches of Oliver Cromwell, Wikipedia Contributors

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