Oliver Cromwell5 February 1644
Signs the Covenant enabling him to take up the position of Lieutenant Colonel
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Signs the Covenant enabling him to take up the position of Lieutenant Colonel
Appointed Lieutenant General of the Horse & Foot. Appointed 2nd-in-Command for Manchester
Fairfax succeeds Essex as Captain General & Cromwell becomes Lt General
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