Bibliography of royal proclamations of the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns and of others published under authority, 1485-1714 > England and Wales

1642-3: 18 Charles I
Nos 2345-52
Earls of Worcester and Newcastle. Coal is taxed by them.
The Papists are advancing onLondon, robbing and murdering
as they come. All inhabitants of the place are to be sum¬
moned to contribute money or plate which is to be sent in
to the Guildhall. Subscriptions may be paid monthly for
four months. All loans will receive 8 per cent, interest.
This to be printed. Order (14 January) that ministers are
to exhort their congregations to give to the loan.
B.M. 190. g. 13 (335).
H. i. 825; Rush. iii. (2) 104. 2345.
7 JANUARY.
Sine nota.
1 f. Roman letter.
and onall Declarati-
An edition of No. 2345, q.v., without order of 14th January.
Bodl. Ashm. H. 23 (60); Carte 80 (110). N° 2346.
11 JANUARY.—BY THE KING. A Proclama¬
tion . . .
[For payment of Crown Rents in Berks and Oxon.]
Oxford: 11 January [1642-3].
Not found.
All rents and arrearages now due in the counties of Berks
and Oxford and payable to His Majesty to be paid within ten
days to Mich. Holman, Receiver General, resident in Oxford.
From Merc. Aul. p. 16. N0 2347.
11 JANUARY. — [TO PARLIAMENT.] The
humble Petition of the Inhabitants within the County
of Hertford.
[Praying for an accommodation with the King.]
[Westminster: 11 January 1642-3.]
London : for Nicholas Vavasour : 1643.
1 f. Roman letter.
King- people it
In view of the calamities caused by the civil war, and the
spread of law-breaking, and the decay of trade, they pray for
some means of accommodation and for peace. Signed by
3,500 knights, &c., and householders.
The Lords approve of the petition, and nothing shall be
wanting on their parts to bring about peace.
B.L.
L.J. v. 545. If0 2347 a.
12 JANUARY—BY THE KING. A Proclama¬
tion of His Majesties Grace, Favour, and Pardon
to the Inhabitants of His County of Lincolne, and
of His Citty of Lincolne, and County of the same
Citty.
Oxford : 12 January [1642-3].
Sine nota [Oxford : L. Lichfield : 1642-3],
1 f, Roman letter.
Arms 37 ill-affected them of
As No. 2288, q.v. Excepts Sir Edward Ascough, Sir
Christopher Wray, Sir Anthony Irby, Thomas Hatcher, and
Thomas Grantham.
Wentworth (2).
Initial 81-31. Ifo 2348.
12 JANUARY - [BY THE KING.] To Our trusty
and welbeloved Our Colonells, Lieutenant Colo-
nells, Serjeant-Majors, Captaines, and all other Our
Officers of Our Army.
[Against waste of crops in Oxford and Berks.]
Oxford : 12 January 1642[-3].
Sine nota [Oxford: L. Lichfield : 1642-3].
1 f. Roman letter.
Type headpiece the verall against
Considering the affection shown by the counties of Oxford
and Berks, the troops are to take special care to treat the
people with brotherly humanity and not to spoil any food,
corn, hay, &c. Transgressors to be punished by martial law
at once. (With the grant of £3,000 monthly from Worcester.)
Wentworth (3), 2 copies.
Published 14 Jan. Merc. Aul. p. 21. Jfo 2349.
12 JANUARY—BY THE KING. To Our trusty
and welbeloved Our Colonells, Lievtenant-Colo-
nells, Serjeant-Majors, Captaines, and all other Our
Officers of Our Army.
Oxford : 20 January 1642[-3].
Oxford : L. Lichfield : 1642.
1 f. Roman letter.
People tender same
A reprint of No. 2349, q.v.
B.L. B.M. 669. f. 5 (132); 506. h. 13 (56).
London reprint—wrong date.
With Worcester agreement, 10 Jan., to raise £3,000 monthly.
N° 2350.
16 JANUARY.—[BY THE COMMONS.] Two
speciall Orders made by the House of Commons in
Parliament assembled : The one Prohibiting that no
Carriers, or Waggoners whatsoever shall be per¬
mitted hereafter to go to Oxford or elsewhere with¬
out speciall License from the Parliament. The other
That if any Agent, or Servant to any person that
bears Arms against the Parliament, shall presume
to come to Westminster, or recide about London,
shall be forthwith apprehended as a spy, and pro¬
ceeded against accordingly.
[Westminster] : 16 January 1642[-3].
London : for J. Frank: 17 Jan. 1642[-3].
1 f. Roman letter. H. Elsynge.
Type headpiece That till that
No waggoners to carry provisions to Oxford or the King’s
army without prior leave obtained from Parliament. Col.
Moore to order courts of guard to stay them, send them to
the House, and search for money. The servant of any one
in arms to be arrested as a spy if he come to Westminster
or London.
B. L. B.M. 669. f. 5 (135). Bodl. Ashm. H. 23 (193).
C. J. ii. 930; II. i. 850; Rush. iii. (2) 117. N0 2351.
20 JANUARY—BY THE KING. A Proclama¬
tion for the ease of the Citty of Oxford, and Suburbs,
of the County of Oxford, of unnecessary Persons
lodging or abiding there.
Oxford: 20 January [1642-3].
Sine nota.
1 f. Roman letter.
Arms 27 Souldi- Person company,
As fresh soldiers are coming unnecessary persons must go.
1. All persons who have rooms are to report the number
of rooms, beds, and persons entertained : their names and
qualities. 2. All so lodged or entertained to report their
names and business. 3. Refusal to answer will be punished.
4. Persons without justification for stopping will be driven
out in 24 hours. 5. Women and children will be specially
considered. 6. Those who have country houses near are to
go to them. 7. Offenders are in contempt of his Majesty.
8. Visitors are to report to Sir Jacob Ashley, governor of
the city. Master of the House to do the same.
B.L. B.M. 669. f. 5 (133). Bodl. Ashm. H. 23 (93).
Antiq.* (81).
Dated 17 Jan. in Mere. Aul. p. 29.
London reprint. N° 2352.
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