depiction of Tudor rose and Scottissh thistle as emblems of royal authority  
20. November, 1644.  
FOr the better Encouragement of such as shall bring Provisions into this City, or to serve the Markets, or do other public services for the City, or Garrison, either by Land or Water; at their humble suit it is Ordered; That the Horse and Teems of all those who shall bring any Provisions, of Corn or other Victuals, or Fuel unto, or for the City of Oxford, or the Garrison there, shall have free liberty unto, or from the said City to their dwellings again, without being employed or stayed for, or under pretence of any service for the King's Majesty, or for or about this Garrison. And that all Barges and Boats employed by water about any of those services, and the Watermen who necessarily attend the same, during such their employments, shall have free liberty to pass and repass without interruption. And that the streets may be kept clean, and the yards, and backsides of the Stables, and other places, in and about the City, may be cleansed from the Dung and filth there lying, to preserve the health of the place, it is Ordered; That those Horses and Carts which from time to time, shall be employed by the Scavengers or others, for the services aforesaid, shall during such their employment be free from being taken, used, or employed, for any other services against their wills. And of this Order all Persons whom it may concern, are required to take notice; And that it may be the better published and made known, and so observed. It is directed, That this Order be printed, and so many Copies thereof, made as shall be necessary to be dispersed into all places of the Country near hereabouts.  


Ed. Littleton. C. S.  
Chichester.  
Hertford.  
F. Seymour.  
Hen. Dover.  
Ed. Nicholas.  
Sussex.  
Edw. Hyde.     

Printed at OXFORD, by LEONARD LICHFIELD, Printer to the University. 1644.