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

1643: 19 Charles I
Nos 2413-20
Plundering has gone on in Berks, and elsewhere. If after
proclamation of this by the Provost Marshal General any
one shall take any horses, &c., or other goods of any person
in these counties he shall suffer punishment by death or
otherwise. If any goods are taken by Warrant, they must
be certified here in two days. The Constables of Berks.,
Southampton, and Oxon. are to return a certificate within
three days of the provisions in every parish, with the assess¬
ment and the names of those who refuse to send.
B.M. 669. f. 7 (11); 21. h. 1 (75). Guild. 1 (34). Dalk.
1 (122).
H. ii. 43 ; Kush. iii. (2) 315.
MS. date May 8. 2413.
25 APRIL. — [BY PARLIAMENT.] [Begins]
The Lords and Commons assembled in ...
[Authorizing Sir Arthur Hesilrege to raise Money for
war.]
[Westminster] : 25 April 1643.
Sine nota.
1 f. Roman letter. lo. Browne.
In- all Committee
Sir Arthur Haselrigge, having represented the needs of
Sir William Waller, is authorized to borrow horse, men, or
money for his assistance which the Parliament will repay
with interest.
With an authority from Sir Arthur Haselrigge to Sir
David Watking, Ed. Cooke, Apothecary George Foxcraft,
and Rich. Shute and a Committee of 41 to meet at Grocers’
Hall. This Committee asks for subscriptions returnable
9 May 1643.
B.M. 190. g. 13 (54).
L.J. vi. 19 ; C.J. iii. 61; H. ii. 45. U0 2414.
1 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation ...
[Touching Carts and Waggoners.]
Oxford : 1 May 1643.
Not found.
No one to dismiss Carts and Waggoners, and none of
these to leave the King’s service without licence of the
Waggon-Master General, on pain of death.
From Merc. Aul. p. 224 (2 May). U° 2415.
2 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation of His
Majesties gracious Resolutionfor the reliefe of all such
Souldiers, as are or shall be maymed in His Majes¬
ties Service.
Oxford : 2 May [1643].
Oxford: L. Lichfield: 1643.
1 f. Roman letter.
Arms 37 Affection by the
Every officer or soldier maimed on service shall receive
a pension. All places in hospitals or alms-houses to be
filled by wounded soldiers. Lists of wounded to be sent in.
The Act of 43 Elizabeth is to be enforced in their favour.
No rebels to be relieved under this Act.
Wentworth (40).
H. ii. 153 ; Merc. Aul. p. 226 (3 May) ; Rush. iii. (2) 316. 2416.
2 MAY -[BY PARLIAMENT.] An Order and
Ordinance of Parliament, For punishing such of the
Trained-Bands and others, as shall not appear in
their Armes upon beat of Drum, and do such service
as is required of them for the safety of the Parlia¬
ment and City.
[Westminster] : 2 May 1643.
London : R. Cotes : 1648.
1 f. Roman letter.
After reciting No. 2342, Ordinance of 4 Jan. 1642-3, it is
ordered that a marshal and constables be elected in each band,
to inflict the fines or imprisonment in default. The marshal
to be allowed Is. out of every 5s. fine, and he may be dis¬
missed at pleasure. Soldiers abusing their officers to suffer
24 hours’ imprisonment.
B.L.
L.J. vi. 26. u° 2417.
After 2 MAY. — [BY THE KING.] [Begins] His
Majesty taking into His Princely consideration .. .
[Collection for wounded soldiers.]
Oxford: after 2 May 1643].
Oxford : L. Lichfield : 1643.
1 f. Roman letter.
Headpieces present His Majesties
A collection is to be taken up next Sunday in every
College and Church for his wounded subjects as appears
in Procl. of the 2nd of this month, No. 2416, q.v. The sums
collected to be paid to Leonard Bowman, Mercer, who will
spend it as ordered by the Commissioners of the Army,
sitting in the Audit house at Christ Church.
Bodl. Wood 276. A. (126).1
Merc. Aul. p. 235.
1 This was red publikely in y° aforesaid places at ye time appoynted,
Sunday 7 of May 1643. MS. note. 2418.
5 MAY.—[BY PARLIAMENT.] [Begins] It is
this day Ordered by the Lords and ...
[The Book of Sportes to be burnt.]
[Westminster]: 5 May 1643.
London : for T. Vnderhill: 9 May 1643. John Browne.
1 f. Roman letter. Henry Elsynge.
and other by
‘ The book concerning the enjoyning and tollerating of
Sports upon the Lords day ’ is to be burnt by the Common
Hangman in Cheapside and elsewhere. Sheriffs of London
and Middlesex to execute. All persons with copies to give
them up. Order from John Langham and Thomas Andrewes,
Sheriffs, appointing Wednesday, 10 May, at 12 o’clock for
the burning.
B.M. 669. f. 7 (12).
H. ii. 156 ; Kush. iii. (2) 317. Ifo 2419.
10 MAY.—[BY PARLIAMENT.] A Declaration
of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament.
[Westminster] : 10 May 1643.
London: for I. Wright: 1643.
1 f. Gothic letter. John Browne.
raysing wealth any
A sum of £300, reduced to £200, was charged on the
borough of Southwark, the parishes of Redrith, Newington
Butts and Lambeth. The liberty of the Clink and Bank-
side in S. Saviour’s and S. Mary Magdalen’s, Bermondsey,
were not mentioned because they were reputed to be in
these parishes. They are to share in the payment. Order
(16 May) this to be printed and published.
B.M. 669. f. 7 (14).
L.J. vi. 41 ; H. ii. 164. H"0 2420.
12 MAY.—BY THE KING. His Majesties Procla¬
mation and Declaration concerning a Clause in one
of the late Articles at Reading.
Oxford : 12 May 1643.
Oxford: L. Lichfield: 1643.
1 f. Roman letter.
Arms 37 declare in Court
Recites Proclamation 18 April, No. 2409, q.v., promising
pardon to deserters from Essex. In the Articles between
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