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

Nos 2567-76
1644: 20 Charles I
All suspicious persons, all who have lately come from
Oxford, Recusants, their wives, and the wives of those in
arms, are to be removed from London, &c. The forces are
to be ready to march at 2 hours warning. Good watch to
be kept. Straggling soldiers to be arrested.
B.L. B.M. 669. f. 9 (7); 190. g. 13 (64). Bodl. Ashm.
H. 23 (216) ; Z. 1 17 (71).
See C.J. iii. 493; H. ii. 491; Kush. iii. (2) 669. N0 2567.
24 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation for
the better Defence of the Kings Royall Person, and
of this Universitie and City.
Oxford : 24 May 1644.
Oxford : L. Lichfield : 1644.
1 f. Roman letter.
Arms 41 the to may
Cites Procl. 28 Ap., No. 2560, q.v. Many persons in Oxford
have not enlisted in the Earl of Dover’s regiment nor in Lord
Littleton’s, raised among the Inns of Court. All those who
do not enlist in the city regiment or in one of these two
are to leave Oxford before 27 May. All inhabitants to join
the city regiment. The city and both auxiliary regiments
to parade before the King on Tuesday next in the New
Parkes.
P.C. II (517).
Merc. Aul. p. 998. 2568.
24 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation ...
[Inhabitants of Oxfordshire to pay Contribution.]
Oxford : 24 May 1644.
Not found.
Cites Proclamation 14 May, No. 2565, q.v. Those in
arrears of contribution and unable to pay it in corn may
pay it in butter, cheese, or bacon at market prices.
Prom Merc. Aul. p. 998. 2569.
24 MAY.—BY THE KING. A Proclamation...
[For an account of the grain in Oxford.]
Oxford : 24 May 1644.
Not found.
An account of the grain in private houses to be given up
to the Commissioners for Victualling and Fortifying the
Town.
From Merc. Aul. p. 998. N° 2570.
26 MAY.—[BY THE EARL OF ESSEX.] A
Proclamation by his Excellencie, Robert, Earle of
Essex, &c., Captaine Generali of the Army imployed
for the defence of the Protestant Religion, King,
Parliament, and Kingdome.
[Reading] : 26 May 1644.
Not found.
Against spoiling any of the inhabitants of these countries
which he is come to relieve.
H. ii. 496; Kush. iii. (2) 670. Ijo 2571.
8 JUNE—[BY THE PRIVY COUNCIL.]
[For the relief of wounded soldiers.]
Oxford : 8 June 1644.
Cites Procl. 2 May 1643, No. 2416, q.v. Appoints an
overseer for relief, who will certify their cure or unfitness
for service.
See Merc. Aul. p. 1021. If0 2572.
13 JUNE. —[BY THE COMMONS.] [Begins]
Whereas there are many poore, sick and ...
[Collection of linen and woollen clothes for poor
soldiers.]
[Westminster] : 13 June 1644.
Cropped. Signed
1 f. Roman letter. H. Els[ing].
and Woollen to
William Greenhill, John Pococke, John Randall, Richard
Hutchinson, Treasurers for maimed soldiers, are to collect
old linen and woollen clothes, which are to be brought by
the Churchwardens to Tallow-Chandlers’ Hall near Dowgate
every Wednesday between 2 and 5. The Churchwardens
are to bring in all the surplices they have for the same
purpose.
B.L.
See C.J. iii. 528; H. ii. 504. jfo 2573.
17 JUNE.—[BY THE COMMONS.] [Begins] It is
this day Ordered by the Commons . . .
[Thanksgiving for the relief of Lyme.]
[Westminster] : 17 June 1644.
Sine nota.
1 f. Roman letter [with No. 2576], H. Elsynge.
Type headlines Assembled, in Westminster
All ministers in London and Westminster, &c., to take
notice next Lord’s Day of the relief of Lyme and offer
thanksgiving.
B.M. 190. g. 13 (65). 2574.
18 JUNE.—[BY PARLIAMENT.] An Ordinance
of the Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament
for the speedy sending out the Auxiliaries, under
the Command of Major Generali Browne.
[Westminster] : 18 June 1644.
London: R. Cotes : 1644. Jo. Browne.
1 f. Roman letter. H. Elsynge.
Assembled, Foot, Authori-
The Committee of Militia of the City of London are to
send three regiments of auxiliaries, consisting of 42,000
men or less under the orders of Maj.-Gen. Browne, into
Oxford, Berks., and Buckingham. The Committee to have
power to recall them at will, and all officers to be under
their command. These forces to be paid under the new
establishment of the army under the Earl of Essex. Sub-
Committees may be appointed with full powers to act, &c.
They are held harmless by authority of both Houses.
B.M. 193. g. 13 (68).
L.J. vi. 596; H. ii. 509. N° 2575.
19 JUNE.—[BY THE COMMONS.] [Begins]
Whereas by reason of the long and ...
[Collection for the relief of Lyme.]
[Westminster] : 19 June 1644.
Sine nota.
1 f. Roman letter [with No. 2574], H. Elsynge.
Assembled, in Westminster,
Owing to the siege of Lyme by Prince Maurice for two
months great numbers have lost their houses and goods
and are left destitute. Godly ministers to stir up their
congregations next Lord’s Day to charitably contribute.
B. M. 190. g. 13 (65).
C. J. iii. 534. 2576.