A window into mid‑1640s diplomacy and power struggles, drawn from the Hamilton Papers Addenda.

This volume presents a selection of addenda that illuminate how Scottish and English actors traded messages, debated strategy, and navigated shifting loyalties during a pivotal period. It offers a glimpse into the voices, places, and concerns that shaped the negotiations and military realities of 1647–1648, with an emphasis on the exchanges between influential figures and their networks.

• Raw, firsthand correspondence and notes from a chaotic civil and political landscape.


• Key figures such as Lanark, Ormond, Digby, and Fenne appear in letters and updates.


• Insights into negotiations, alliances, and the challenges of coordinating across kingdoms.


• Context for events in Ireland, Scotland, and England during the late 1640s.

Ideal for readers of history and primary-source collections focused on the English Civil War, political intrigue, and 17th‑century diplomacy.

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