OXFORD, this 19th of August, 1645.  
WHEREAS by a former Order of the second of july last, it was directed, That in respect of the necessity of perfecting the Fortifications of this Garrison, all Strangers, Inhabitants, and resiant within this University and City, being above the age of sixteen, (except such as should be upon the Guards) should upon the four several days therein appointed, work at the said Fortifications, behind Christ-Church; or in default thereof, find one sufficient able person to labour for him, or send towards providing other Labourers for every such Person, other than Servants, twelve pence, and for Servants, six pence. To which Order, very many of the said Strangers (Inhabitants) did not conform themselves, upon pretence they had no notice thereof. It is therefore now Ordered, and for avoiding all excuse whatsoever; The Governor is hereby desired to give directions, that by sound of Drum, and also by the Bellman, notice be given to all the said Strangers Inhabiting, and Lodgers within the said University and City, above sixteen years of age, and except such as are upon the Guards, or as have since the date of the former Order worked at the Fortifications upon the North line. That upon Thursday next, being the 21th of this instant August, by seven of the Clock in the morning of the same day, they repair to the Meadows at Christ-Church, there to work upon the said Fortifications, and so to continue all that day, at the usual hours; and so to work three other days, viz. on Friday, Saturday, and Monday than next following: And (according to the directions in the former Order) that in default thereof, every such Person find one sufficient able person to labour for him; or then send towards the providing of other Labourers for every such Person, other Servants, twelve pence, and Servants, six pence. And order shall be given, for taking the names of all such as do work; And those who shall not work, or send others in their places, are required to pay their money at the Audit House in Christ-Church, before eight every morning, where Mr Dugdale is appointed to attend and receive the same, whereby others may be hired ●o labour in their places. And whosoever shall be discovered, either to be absent himself, or neglect to send another in his room, or money for providing of another (where the necessity is so great) must both expect to have these Rates herein me●●●●●ned doubly leaved upon him; Besides, to be looked upon, as Persons not de 〈…〉 ●he protection of the Garrison.  


Cottington.  
F. Seymour.  
Hertford.  
Chr. Hatton.  
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