AN ACT For Raising of Ninety thousand pounds a month FOR Six Moneths, To Commence the Five and twentieth day of December, One thousand six hundred fifty One, For Maintenance of the Forces In England, Ireland and Scotland, Raised by the Authority of PARLIAMENT For the Service of this COMMON WEALTH. woodcut of the coat of arms for the Commonwealth of England, circa 1651 Friday the Nineteenth of December, 1651. ORdered by the Parliament, That this Act beforthwith printed and published. Hen. Scobell, Cleric. Parliament. London, Printed by John Field, Printer to the Parliament of England. 1651. AN ACT For Raising of Ninety thousand pounds a month FOR Six Moneths, To Commence the Five and twentieth day of December, One thousand six hundred fifty one; For Maintenance of the Forces in England, Ireland and Scotland; Raised by the Authority of PARLIAMENT For the Service of this Commonwealth. BE it Enacted, and it is hereby Enacted and Ordained, That towards the Maintenance of the Armies in England, Ireland and Scotland, raised by Authority of Parliament, for the Service of this Commonwealth, The Sum of Ninety thousand pounds by the month for Six Moneths( viz. from the Five and twentieth day of December, One thousand six hundred fifty and one, to the four and twentieth day of June next ensuing, shall be Assessed, Taxed, Collected, Levied and Paid, in the several Counties, Cities, Towns and places hereafter name respectively, by the several Sums, and according to the several Rates and Proportions, and in such maner as is hereafter expressed( viz.) For every month of the said Six Moneths, UPon the County of Bedford, the Sum of One thousand two hundred pounds. The county of Berks, the sum of One thousand four hundred pounds. The county of Buckingham, the sum of One thousand six hundred and fifty pounds. The county of Cambridge, the sum of One thousand four hundred and seventeen pounds and ten shillings. The Isle of Ely, the sum of Four hundred seveney two pounds and ten shillings. The county of Chester, the sum of Nine hundred and ninety pounds. The city and county of the city of Chester, the sum of One hundred and ten pounds. The county of cornwall, the sum of Two thousand one hundred pounds. The county of Cumberland, the sum of One hundred thirty eight pounds seventeen shillings. The county of Derby, the sum of One thousand two hundred pounds. The county of Devon, the sum of Three thousand eight hundred sixty two pounds. The city and county of the city of Exon, the sum of One hundred thirty eight pounds. The county of Dorset, the sum of One thousand six hundred eighty two pounds and ten shillings. The town and county of Pool, the sum of Seventeen pounds and ten shillings. The county of Durham, the sum of One hundred eighty five pounds two shillings eight pence. The county of York, with the city and county of the city of York, the sum of Three thousand nine hundred and thirteen pounds. The Town and county of Kingston upon Hull, the sum of Eighty seven pounds. The county of Essex, the sum of Four thousand five hundred pounds. The county of Gloucester, the sum of Two thousand ninety one pounds. The city and county of the city of Gloucester, the sum of Two hundred and nine pounds. The county of Hereford, the sum of One thousand five hundred pounds. The county of Hertford, the sum of One thousand eight hundred pounds. The county of huntingdon, the sum of Eight hundred pounds. The county of Kent, with the city and county of the city of Canterbury, the sum of Four thousand seven hundred pounds. The county of Lancaster, the sum of One thousand two hundred pounds. The county of Leceister, the sum of One thousand four hundred pounds. The county of Lincoln, with the city and county of the city of Lincoln, the sum of Three thousand five hundred pounds. The city of London, the sum of Six thousand pounds. The county of Middlesex, with the city and Liberty of Westminster, the sum of Two thousand three hundred pounds. The county of Monmouth, the sum of Six hundred pounds. The county of Northampton; the sum of One thousand eight hundred pounds. The county of Notingham, the sum of One thousand one hundred sixty one pounds six shillings. The town and county of Notingham, the sum of Thirty eight pounds fourteen shillings. The county of Norfolk, the sum of Four thousand six hundred and sixty pounds. The city and county of the city of Norwich, the sum of Two hundred and forty pounds. The county of Northumberland, the sum of Two hundred thirty one pounds eight shillings and four pence. The town of Newcastle, the sum of Forty two pounds. The county of Oxon, the sum of One thousand four hundred and fifty pounds. The county of Rutland, the sum of Three hundred and fifty pounds. The county of Salop, the sum of One thousand seven hundred pounds. The county of Stafford, with the city of Litchfield, the sum of One thousand two hundred pounds. The county of somerset, the sum of Three thousand five hundred pounds. The city and county of the city of Bristol, the sum of Two hundred and twenty pounds. The county of Southampton, the sum of Two thousand two hundred and three pounds eleven shillings. The town and county of Southampton, the sum of Ninety one pounds and nine shillings. The Isle of Wight, the sum of Three hundred and five pounds. The county of Suffolk, the sum of Four thousand seven hundred pounds. The county of Surrey, the sum of Two thousand and twelve pounds and ten shillings. The Borough of Southwark, the sum of Two hundred thirty seven pounds and ten shillings. The county of Sussex, the sum of Two thousand four hundred and fifty pounds. The county of Warwick, with the city and county of the city of Coventry, the sum of One thousand six hundred pounds. The county of Worcester, with the city and county of the city of Worcester, the sum of One thousand six hundred pounds, The county of Wilts, the sum of Two thousand five hundred pounds. The county of Westmerland, the sum of Ninety two pounds and twelve shillings. The Isle of Anglesey, the sum of One hundred seventy four pounds and ten shillings. The county of Brecknock, the sum of Four hundred sixty five pounds. The county of Cardigan, the sum of Five hundred forty nine pounds. The county of Carmarthen, the sum of Four hundred fifty three pounds. The county of Carnarvan, the sum of Two hundred and sixty pounds. The county of Denbigh, the sum of Three hundred and fifty pounds. The county of Flint, the sum of One hundred seventy four pounds and ten shillings. The county of Glamorgan, the sum of Five hundred and ninety pounds. The county of Merioneth, the sum of One hundred and sixty pounds. The county of Montgomery, the sum of Three hundred and eighty pounds. The county of Pembroke, the sum of Five hundred twenty two pounds. The county of Radnor, the sum of Three hundred twenty seven pounds. The town of Haverford-west, the sum of Forty five pounds. And be it further Enacted, And it is Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the persons hereafter name shall be Commissioners of the several and respective Counties, Cities, Towns and Places hereafter name; viz. Bedford. FOr the county of Bedford, sir Thomas Alston, sir John Rolt, sir William butler, Robert Staunton, Richard Edwards, John Harvey, John Neal, of Dean, John Okey, Thomas Arnold, Thomas Field, Robert Tap, Edwin saddler, Edward Carter, John Manley, Thomas Hensman, Henry Eden, John Robinson, Michael Cook, Richard Launder, Esqs Thomas Cater, Robert Beverley of Bedford, Joseph Barber, Henry Gamble, John King, Thomas Vincent, William prior, Thomas Baker, John Rush, Joseph Sair, Francis Wells, Richard sugar, John Sams, Eakins of Fensham Gent. The mayor of Bedford for the time being; Francis Banister Doctor in physic, John Easton, John grew Aldermen of Bedford, Richard Laundy of Statford, Thomas Brownsal of Blunham, Anthony Rennalds of Langford, John Haseldine, William Allen signior, John Eason of Bedford, John Smith of Dunstable-Haughton, John Walker, Francis Austrey, Richard Wagstaff, Thomas Wyan, Richard Johnson of Milton, Edward Osburn, Esqs John Cokain, Henry Whitbread, John Spencer, Gent. Nicholas Johnson Esq; James Noel of Beckinspark. Berks. For the county of Berks, William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Parliament; Sir George Prat Baronet, Thomas Pain of Lamborn, Henry martin Esq; Samuel Dunch, Robert Packer, George Purefoy, Will: hid, Will: Trumbal, John Blagrave, Tho: Bateman, John Southby, Tho: Fettiplace, Daniel Blagrave, George Wooldridg, Peter Burningham, Richard Winch, William Strode, edmond Dunch, Thomas Moor, Richard due, humphrey Dolman, Edward Jenings, Arthur Evelin, Christopher Whitchcot, William Barber, Richard Lovelace, John Lenthal, Esqs Seymor pile Baronet, sir John Thorowgood of Billingbare Knight, Henry Nevel Esq; The mayor of Abingdon for the time being; John Harrison Alderman of Reading, James Hern, John Tisdale of Abingdon, John bolt of Wartfield, Thomas Brown of Wingfield, Philip Weston, Amos Avery, Alexander Blagrave, Thomas Hussey, Gent. humphrey Edwards, Roger Knight, John Knight of Laurence-Waltham, Esqs John Hanson of Abingdon, William Stevenson of Abingdon, John Allen of Basledon, charles Fettiplace of Uplamborn, Thomas Cox of Stanford, Andrew Keep of Hendred, Nicholas Badcock of Garford, John Collins of Betterton, Gent. John Blackwel the younger, Esq; Buckingham. For the county of Buckingham, Sir Peter Temple Knight and Baronet, sir Richard Ingoldsby, sir William Andrews, sir Richard Piggot, edmond West, George Fleetwood, Esqs Bulstrode Whitlock Sergeant at Law, one of the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal of England; Thomas Scot, Simon Main, Richard Ingoldsby, Cornelius Holland, John Dormer, Isaac Pennington, Thomas chaloner, Robert Sanders, Robert Lovet, Henry Andrews, Richard Ballinger, reins Low, Richard Greenvile, John Norbury, Henry beak, Anthony Radcliff, Purbeck Temple, Richard Baldwyn, William Borlace, Richard Sergeant, Esqs Christopher Egleton, William Russel, Christopher Hen, John Daverel, William Theed, Mr. Ligo signior, William Hill Esq; Thomas Shilburn, Robert Aldridge, Henry gold, George Baldwyn, Thomas Theed, John Stacey, William Grange de St. Leonards, John Green, William Smith de eton, Toby Tirrel, Henry Whitebread, Thomas White junior, William Smith, Thomas Gower, Robert Stiles, James chaloner, Esqs The bailiff of Buckingham for the time being; Edmond Denton Esq; Cambridge. For the county of Cambridge, Oliver cromwell Captain General of the Army, William Leman, Francis Russel, Thomas ducat, Robert Castle, Michael Dalton, Dudley Pope, Thomas Bendish, John Welbore, Edward Clench, Edward Leeds, William Janes, Esqs John Raven, Joseph Eversden, John Chynner, Gent. Henry Pickering, James Thompson, George Pike, Roger Rant signior, Robert Hamond, Esqs Sir Thomas Willis Baronet, Richard owlet Gent. Killephet Russel, John Barns signior, Gentlemen. For the Town of Cambridge, The mayor for the time being, John Lowry, Richard Timbes, Samuel Spalding, Thomas French, Alderman Robson, John saddler Thomas Buck, John Crane, Esqs Alexander Akehurst, Robert West, James Blackley, John Barns, Gent. Thomas Tifford, Rich: Mendham. Ely. For the Isle of Ely, Sir Miles Sandis, Oliver cromwell Captain General of the Army, George Clapthorn, John Hubbert, Thomas Marsh, Thomas Fincham, Richard Stanes, Tristram Dimond, Thomas Castle, William Leman Esqs John Baris Gent. Samuel Warner Esq; John Towers, Everard Buckworth, Esqs Barnabas Moyse; Francis Underwood, Esqs Robert Brown Gent. Chester. For the County of Chester, John Bradshaw President of the council of State, Peter Warburton one of the Justices of the Common pleas, Sir George Booth Knight and Baronet, Henry Brooks, Thomas Stanley, Robert Duckenfield, Thomas Manwaring, Thomas Marbury, John le de Booth, Ralph Ardern, Edward hid, John Crew, Roger Walbraham, Jonathan Bruen, Peter Dutton, Henry Birkinhead, Thomas Brereton, James Loutham, Henry Bradshaw de Marble junior, Edward Gleg, William Tuchet, Robert Venables, John Lightborn, John Millington, Gilbert Gerrard, Henry Green, John Bradshaw, Thomas Aldersey, Richard Wright, Richard Egerton, John Whitworth, Peter Brook, Esqs Colonel Thomas Croxton, Mr. Robert Greg. City of Chester. For the city and county of the city of Chester, the mayor pro tempore, John Radcliff Recorder, Edward Bradshaw, Calvin Bruen, Richard Leicester, Randolph Hulm, Aldermen; Peter Leigh, John Whittle, Samuel Buck, Christopher Blays, Thomas Aldersey, William Crompton, Aldermen; Robert Creg, Thomas Parnel, Gent. cornwall. For the county of cornwall, Hugh Boscowen, John embroil, Richard Erisey, John Disborow, James Erisey, Esqs Robert Bennet, Anthony rouse, Francis Langdon, Samuel Keckwitch, John Jago, Gent. Richard Carter, Leonard Treis Esq; the mayor of Truro for the time being, William Hicks Gent. charles Boscowen Esq; Henry Courtney Gent. John Penrose, Christopher Worthival, Edward eliot, John Bawden, Peter Ceely, Gent. Thomas Waddon, mayor Blackmore, John Carew, Robert Roll, John Gregor, Richard job, Andrew Trevil, Tristram Astcot, John Lampen, Stephen Trevil of ram, Humphrey Lower, Esqs John Chattey, Thomas Flamock of Guendon, Gent. Jacob Daniel Merchant, Peter Kekewich, Roger Porter, Esqs Samuel Kekewich Esq; Cumberland. For the county of Cumberland, Philip Lord Wharton, Edward Lord Howard, Sir Henry Vane signior Knight, Sir William Armin, Sir Arthur Hesilrige, Baronets; Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Sir John Hippesley, Sir Henry Vane junior, Knights; William Armyn, Richard Tolson, Esqs Francis Allen Alderman of the City of London, charles Howard, Robert Fenwick, William Brisco, John Barwis, Thomas Lamplugh, Henry Tolson, John Skelton, Miles Halton, Thomas Curwyn signior, Thomas Cholmley, Gent. Colonel Thomas Fitch, Thomas Christo Gent. Captain Studhalm, Thomas Laughorn, Edward Winter, William Mawson, Robert Hutton, John Stoddart, John Crosthwait. Derby. For the County of Derby, Sir Francis Burdet, sir Edward Cook, Baronets, sir Edward Leech, Sir Samuel Sleigh, Knights, German Pool, John Gell, John monday, Christopher Horton, Robert Willimot, Nathaniel Hallows, Thomas Saunders, Randal Ashenhurst, Lionel Fanshaw, Francis Revil, Anthony Morewood, James Abney, William Woolley, Robert Ear, William Bage, William Savil, Edward Peg, Edward Gill, Nicholas Willimot, Edward Charlton, Ralph clerk, Robert Mellor, Jervas Bennet, Nathaniel Barton, John Spateman, Edward Manlove, John Wright, Samuel tailor, Esqs Edward Large, Thomas Sleigh, Thomas Ford, Aldermen, John Jackson, Robert Colchet, Robert Hope, Robert Greenwood, Gent. Hugh Bateman Esq; Richard Dale of Moniash Gent. Devon. For the County of Devon, edmond Prideaux Esq; Attorney-General for the State, Robert Roll, Colonel John Desborow, William Fry, Arthur Upton, Gregory Clement, Esqs Christopher Savery, Henry Pollexfen, John Bear, Arthur Fortescue, Richard Foxworthy, Esqs Sir Henry Russel, sir John young, Knights; Francis rouse, John Roll, Philip Crocker, Christopher martin, Esqs John Mallet of Exmouth Gent. Philip Skippon, John Barten, Thomas Boon, John Champneys, William Morris, Esqs sir Gregory Norton Knight, Philip Francis, Justinian beard, Christopher Ceely, Richard Evans, Timothy Alsop, Joseph Hunkin, John Marshal, Matthew Heel, John Drake of Ash, William Bastard, Christopher Wood, William Fowel, Thomas Drake of Winscomb, Esqs Peter Beevis, John Yeo, Hugh Fortescue, Hugh Trevillian, Peter Speccot, John Wallacomb, Nicholas Roop, John Carew, John Tyrling, William Put, Henry Worth, edmond Ascot, Maurice Roll, William Woolcomb, Esqs Walter street, Richard pierce, Gent. Skevington Savery Esq; John Southmead, Stephen Southton, John Row of Crediton, John pierce of Beach, James pierce of Exon, Edward Ford Gent. Andrew Pollexfen Esq; William Nottle of Barnstaple, Richard Harry of Barnstaple Gent. Richard Cool of Meath, Thomas Hatch, William Berry, Esqs John Blaglden, Laurence Wheelet of Dartmouth, John Seatl Gent. Robert Duke de Otterton, Nicholas Row. Mr. Cholwich of Chudley Esq; The mayor of plymouth for the time being; The mayor of Dartmouth for the time being; The mayor of Barnstaple pro tempore; John Fortescue of Buckland, James Erisey, Robert Cruse; John Whitcalf, Robert Dillon, Will; Venner, James Fortescue, John Quick, Robert Whiddon, Thomas Saunders, mat: Heal, John Rider of Heal, John Fountain, Nich: Roop, John Elford, Esqs and Thomas pine Gent. Exon. For the City and County of the City of Exon, Richard Saunders, Richard Sweet, Christopher clerk junior, James Marshal, Thomas Westlake, Gent. The mayor of Exon for the time being; edmond Prideaux Esq; Recorder, John Hackwel, Adam Bennet, Richard Crossing, John Lovering, Richard Evans, Nicholas Brooking, Ralph Herman, John Cooper, Mr. Thomas Ford Merchant, Mr. John done, mayor James Pierce, Mr. Henry Prig, mayor Thomas Saunders Governor of Exon. Dorset. For the County of Dorset, William Earl of Salisbury, edmond Prideaux Esq; Attorney-General; John Still Esq; Sir Anthony Ashley-Cooper Baronet; John Brown, John Trenchard, Dennis Bond, John Tregonwel signior, John Bingham, Henry henly, William Hussey, William Sidenham junior, Esqs Elias Bond, John Wintern of Baltcomb, Edward Thornhil, William White of Helham-Lands, Christopher Earl, Richard Bury, John Squib, Walter Foy, John Arthur, James Dewy, Edward Butler, John Eyres, Edward Cheek, Gent. John Lea of Bridport Merchant, John Brag Merchant, Captain Richard Yardley, Francis Devenish of Gillingham, Robert Lewin, Gent. Mr. Mew of Candle, Mr. Whitcomb of Sherborn junior, Master John Jay of Hensworth Gent. Robert Massey of Lyme-Regis, John airs of Lyme-Regis, Robert Pelham, John Every, Esqs Philip Stansley of Dorchester, John Whitway Esq; John Bulstrode, Anthony Ealsdon of Lyme-Regis. Pool. For the Town and County of Pool, John Bingham Esq; Auran Durel, Haviland Healey, John Melmouth, Henry Harding, George Scut junior, Edward tailor, John Powel, Gent. John Rede Esq; William Williams, Richard Dolebury. Durham. For the County of Durham, Sir Henry Vane signior, Sir Arthur Hesilrige, Sir William Smith, Baronets; Sir Henry Vane junior, Sir George Vane, charles Vane, George Fenwick, Francis Wren, Clement Fulthorp, James Clavering, Henry Warmouth, Robert Delaval, Anthony Shadforth, Cuthbert Pepper, Esqs Thomas Hesilrige, Colonel Francis Hacker, Colonel Robert Lilburn; Captain Robert Hutton, William Vane, Esqs Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hobson, Captain Sedgwick, John Middleton, Edward Colston. York. For the County of York, Thomas Lord Fairfax, sir John Danvers, sir William Strickland, Baronets; sir William Constable, sir Richard Darley, sir John Bourchier, sir William alanson, sir Thomas Northcliff, sir Henry Franckland, Knights; John Wastel, Henry Darley, Luke Robbinson, Walter Strickland, Francis Lassels, Richard Etherington, Thomas chaloner, James chaloner, George Marwood, Ralph Reymer, Robert Waters, George Ewer, Henry Franckland, Arthur Noel, Esqs The bailiff of Scarborough, The Aldermen of Richmond for the time being; Matthew Beckwith Esq; William Widdal, John Worsley, Esqs sir Thomas Maleverer Baronet, John Hewley Esq; Colonel John Bright, Colonel Christopher Copely, Lieutenant Colonel Spencer, sir John Savil, Henry Atherington, Walter Hawksworth, Esqs Anth: Hatfield, George Byard, Thomas Heber, William White, Thomas Stockdale, charles Fairfax, Cap: Adam Beyns, samson Staveley, John banns, Thomas Dickenson, William Armitage, John Clayton, John Stanhope, John Ward, Alexander Johnson, Esqs Samson Cooper Alderman of Rippon, John Savile of Medley, William Bosvile, Henry Westby, sir Edward Roads Knight, William Drake, William Beckwith, Esqs sir Robert Berwick, John Odingsels, John Geldart of York, John Ashton, Thomas Bourchier, Matthew alured, Esqs sir Francis Boynton Baronet, sir William Strickland Knight and Baronet, sir Henry St. Quinteen Baronet, Francis Thorp one of the Barons of the Exchequer; John Anlaby, Richard Darley, James Nelthrop, The mayor of Beverly for the time being; Joseph Mickleth wait, Christopher Redley, John Stellington, Richard Robinson, Robert Overton, Peter Vavasor, Hugh Bethel junior, edmond Wingate, charles Fenwick, Philip Saltmarsh, William Sykes, Durant Hotham, Esqs York City. For the city and county of the city of York, The Lord Mayor for the time being; Thomas Lord Fairfax, sir Thomas Widdrington Knight, Sergeant at Law and Recorder; sir William alanson, Colonel William White, Henry Thompson, John Geldard, Stephen Watson, Thomas Dickenson, Robert Hornor, Leonard Thompson, William tailor, Edward Grey, William Metcalf, James Brook, Christopher Topham, Paul Beal. Kingston upon Hull. For the town and county of Kingston upon Hull, William Lister Esq; Recorder, Sir Henry Vane junior Knight; Thomas Rayks, John Bernard, Henry Barnard, Nicholas Denman, William Popple, William Dobson, William perk, Aldermen; Joseph Blades, Colonel Robert Overton, John Anlaby Esq; Lieutenant Colonel Salmon, Mr. Lancelot Roper, Maccabeus Hollis, Cuthbert Prestwood, Richard Wood, John Rogers, James shepherd, Laurence Scortreth, John Harrison, John Gayton of Kirk Elvelagh, William Cissen, Francis Duick, John Buchus, Gent. Essex. For the County of Essex, Sir John Barrington Knight and Baronet; sir William Massam, sir Richard Everard, Baronets; Sir Henry Hamond Knight and Baronet; Sir Henry Mildmay of Wansted Knight; Sir William Row, Sir Tho: Honnywood, sir Robert Kemp, Knights; William Masham, Nathanel Rich, Timothy Middleton, Henry Mildmay of Graces, Edward Birkhead, Oliver Raymond, Dean Tindal, Gobert Barrington, Robert Smith samson Sheffield, Thomas Cook of Chesil, Carey Mildmay, Richard Harlakenden, John Eldred, Robert Born, John Mead, John Eaden, Thomas Clapton, Arthur Barnardiston, Isaac Allen of Hasely, George Thompson, Augustine Garland, Thomas Cook of Pedmarsh, John Hare, Joachim Matthews, Peter Whitcomb, John Brook junior, John Sparrow, Henry Wiseman, Henry Barrington, Thomas Ayloff, Francis Stonchard, Samuel Freeborn, Esqs John Watkins, John Langley of Colchester, John Sorrel, William Turner of Wimbech, Jeremiah Aylet, William Collard, Robert Crane, Robert Calthrop, Thomas Adams of Thacksteed, Richard Hawkins of Harwich, John Alleston, William Harlakenden, John Thorowgood of Walden, Thomas Talcot, Samuel Plum, Gent. Francis Williamson of Walden, John Fenning, Thomas Aylet, Robert Maidston, John Brewster, John Guy, Christopher Muschamp, dionysius Wakering, Humphrey Edwards, Anthony Mildmay, John Langley of Chelmsford, Richard Cuts, John Lockey, Esqs sir Thomas Bows Knight, Tobias Cage, William red, Thomas Manby, Esqs charles Pots, Nathanael Wright, John Simonds, Christopher Earl, Dudley Templar and Richard Peaps, Esqs Anthony Luther, Henry Wollaston, Esqs Colchester. For the Town of Colchester, The Mayor for the time being; Arthur Barnardiston Recorder; Henry Barrington, Thomas Wade, John Langley, Ralph Harrison, John Furley, Thomas Laurence, William Cook, William Vickars, John Radhams, Richard Green, Aldermen. gloucester. For the County of gloucester, Sir Giles Overbury, sir John Horton, Knights; sir William Constable Baronet; Nathanael Stephens, Edward Popham, Abraham Burrel, Esqs John Lenthal, William Leigh, Thomas Overbury, Anthony Clifford, Thomas Hodges, John Stevens, Thomas Pury the elder, William Brown, William shepherd, Richard Stevens, Robert Oldsworth, Thomas Escourt, John Coddrington, William Stafford, Anthony Kingscot, John Kite, Thomas Chamberlain, Richard Ailworth, Robert Kirl, William Cook, Thomas James, John Dorney, Esqs Steven Fowler, Thomas Pury the younger, Richard gate, John Brain, Thomas Ailway, John Barnard, Jeremiah Buck, Gent. John How, Samuel Coddrington, Samuel shepherd, John Coxwel, Matthew Huntley, John clerk, Esqs Giles Hancocks, Andrew solace, Thomas Osborn, Matthew Herbert, Thomas Rawlins, Mark Grime, Esqs gloucester City. For the City and County of the City of gloucester, The Mayor for the time being; William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Parliament, and Recorder of the said City; John Lenthal Esq; William Singleton, Jasper Clutterbuck, William Capel, Thomas Pury the elder, Esq; Thomas Hill, Dennis Wise, Luke Nurse, Laurence Singleton, John Maddox, Anthony Edwards, Aldermen; The Sheriff and the Town Clerk of the said City for the time being; Henry Cugley, James Stephens, Aldermen; Thomas Pury the younger, Gent. Hereford. For the County of Hereford, Sir John Kirl Baronet, sir John Bridges Baronet, sir Richard Hopton Knight, Thomas Harrison, William Littleton, Robert Kirl, Thomas Baskervile, Job Charlton, Silvanus tailor, Richard Hopton, John Flacket, Ambrose Elton junior, Richard Reed, John Birch, Thomas Rawlins, John James, Francis Pember, Henry Williams, John Cholmley, Thomas Cook, Richard Dolphin, Ruddal Guilling, John Herring, Isaac Steward, John Scudamore, Esqs Richard Niccolets, Miles Hill, Francis Hall of Ledby Gent. wrath Rogers, Stephen Winthrop, Esqs Robert Higgins, Walter Merrick, charles Durley, Gent. William Row Esq; City of Hereford. For the City of Hereford, The mayor for the time being; Thomas Seaborn, Dr. Hartford, Mr. Cooper, Miles Hill. Hertford. For the County of Hertford, William Earl of Salisbury, charles Viscount Cranborn, Robert Cecil Esq; Sir Richard Lucy Knight and Baronet, Sir John Reed, Sir Brocket Spencer, Baronets; Sir John Whiterong, Sir William Row, Knights; Ralph Freeman, Rowland Litton, Will: Leman, Tho. Took, John Heydon, Ralph Flyer, Esqs John King Doctor in physic; Alexander wild, Thomas Keightley, Gravely Norton, Alban Cox, Isaac Puller, Thomas Dockery, Henry Scobel, Esqs The mayor of Hertford for the time being; John Marsh, Thomas Mead, William Daugs, Joseph Daulton, John Pemberton, Roger Pemberton, John Kensey, William Field, Thomas Big de Laurence-End, Nathanael young, William plumber, Thomas Niccols, John Barber, Toby Combs, 〈◇〉 Wolley de Hatfield Hall, William beaumont, Daniel Niccols, Henry March, William Eels, George Bannister, Thomas saddler de Preston, 〈◇〉 Hobson, John Grub, Thomas Grinnel signior, Esqs Captain William gardener, John Brograve, Francis Steward. St. Albans. For the Town of St. Albans, The mayor for the time being; William Foxwist Recorder, John King Doctor of physic, William Leman, John Robotham, John Pemberton, Roger Pemberton, John Grub, Alban Cox, John Marsh, William Hickman. huntingdon. For the County of huntingdon, Oliver cromwell Captain General of the Army, Sir William Armin Knight and Baronet; William Armin of Orton-Longvile Esq; Edward montague, Onslow Winch, Valentine Walton, Abraham Burrel, John Castle, Thomas Cater, Nicholas Pedley, Robert Barnet, John Simcots Doctor of physic; William Leman, Robert Harvey, Robert Vinter, Esqs Will: Drury, Jervas Fulwood, Gent. Stephen pheasant Esq; Kent. For the County of Kent, William Lord Viscount Monson, Sir Thomas style, Sir Michael Livesey, Baronets; Sir Henry Vane signior, Sir Henry Vane junior, sir Nicholas Miller, Knights; Gregory Clement, Augustine Skinner, Augustine Garland, Esqs Richard Beal, William James, George Duke, Richard Amherst, William Skinner, George Hall, Lambert godfrey, Andrew Broughton of Maidston, Algernon Sidney, Esqs Nathanael Rich, Henry Honywood, Esqs John Dixwel, Robert Hales Esq; William red of Foulkston Esq; Miles Temple of Dover Gent. George Selby, Sir Edward Gilborn Knight, Edward Stacey Gent. Sir Henry Hayman Baronet, Sir Peter godfrey Knight; Anthony Samuel, Thomas Westrow, Thomas Scot Esq; Edward Scot junior, Esq; Robert Scot, John Brown, Thomas Broadnax, Philip Lord Lisle, Sir Thomas Walsingham, Ralph Welden, Thomas Blunt, John Twisleton, George Thompson, William Say, Edward Ash, Esqs John Parker, John Goldwel, John Selliard, John Polehill, Richard Porter, Henry Jools, Peter Pet, Peter Buck, Robert Wivel, Thomas Wivel, Thomas Foch, Richard bait, William Lanc●ster, Peter Haymar, sir John Roberts, Thomas Monins, Francis Butcher, Richard Parker, Esqs Edward Rivers Esq; Stephen Monins; John boys of Belsingar, Thomas Plumer signior, Thomas Plumer junior, George Jackson, George Cadwel, John Finch, Colonel William Kenwrick, Esqs The mayor of Dover for the time being, mayor Michael Belk, Captain John Osborn, Captain 〈◇〉 Aldersea, Francis Rumney, Peten godfrey, Thomas St. Nicholas, Timothy Rumney, Colonel James Temple, Mr. 〈◇〉 Holland of Deptford, charles Bowls, Esqs Canterbury. For the City of Canterbury, The mayor for the time being; Sir John Roberts Knight, Thomas Den Recorder, John Nut, Thomas Scot, Esq; Mr. Bridges, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lad, Aldermen; Thomas Monins. Lancaster. For the county of Lancaster, John Moor, Richard Ashton, Peter bold, John Starkey, Richard Standish, Thomas Birch, Esqs George Piggot, Robert Maudesley, Esqs Thomas Wilson, Leonard Rawlinson, Gent. Richard Maghal, Jeremiah Aspenwel, Esqs Thomas Cubhan, Robert Glest, Gent. Peter Carteret, John Livesly, John nowell, Esqs John Halsteed Gent. John Atherton, Sevil Radcliff, John Hartley, Thomas Strangways, Thomas Fell, Peter Holt, James Ashton, Esqs Alexander Norris, Samuel Birch, William Williamson, George Toulson, Gent. John Lightborn, Richard Haworth, Esqs John Walker, William West, Gent. William Rawlinson, William Knipe, Alexander Barlow, Peter Brook, John Sawry, Hugh Cooper, Esqs Edward Stockley Gent. Robert Lever Esq; John Gwilliam Gent. Ralph Worthington Esq; edmond Hopwood, John Fox, Henry Wrigley, Esqs Leicester. For the county of Leicester, William Lord Viscount Monson, Thomas Lord Grey of Grooby, Arthur Staveley, Theophilus Grey, Esqs Sir Arthur Hesilrige Baronet; Sir Thomas Hartop, Sir Roger Smith, Henry Danvers, Peter Temple, Thomas Hesilrige, Henry Smith, Francis Hacker, Thomas beaumond, William Danvers, John Stafford, Thomas Punchen, John Goodman, John Swinfen, William Bandbridge, William Hartop, William Stanley, John Prat, Esqs Edward Cradock Alderman of Leicester. Lincoln. For the county of Lincoln, William Lord Viscount Monson, Francis Pierrepont Esq; Sir William Armyn, Sir Henry Vane junior, Sir John Brownlow, Sir William Brownlow, Baronets; Sir Hamond Whitchcot Knight; William Armyn, William Wray, Edward Rossiter, Thomas Lister, Thomas Copledick, Henry Massingbeard, Esqs John Buck, Christopher Wray, Edmond Ellis, William Ellis, Dreyner Massingbeard, John Weaver, Alexander Emerson, William Woolley, Humphrey Walcot, John Hobson, William Hobson, John Harrington, John Wilsby, Samuel Cust, Francis Mussenden, Thomas Hall, Richard Bryan, Edward Skinner, William Thompson, William Welby, John Wincop, Edward Syler, wyatt Perkins, Edward Tilson, Richard Filtkin, Michael Muncton, John Disney, John whiteing, Thomas Tooley, Nehemiah Rawson, Thomas Rand, William Dowman, Jeremy coal, Robert Christopher, Thomas Johnson, Theophilus harness, Samuel Clyat, Thomas Rossiter, Martin Johnson, Leonard Brown, Robert Camock, James Lancton and William Harvey, Esqs The mayor of Boston for the time being; the Mayor of Grinsby; the Alderman of Stamford for the time being; Thomas Johnson, Thomas Welby, John Baldgey, Esqs charles Hussey Esq; Sir Thomas Trollop Baronet, Bervercots Cornwallis, Stephen Mason, Esqs City of Lincoln. For the City and County of the City of Lincoln, The Mayor for the time being; Thomas Grantham, Thomas Lister, Esqs Robert Marshal, William Marshal, William Goodknap, George Bracebridge, Edward Eamis, Richard Ward, Aldermen; Original pert, William White, Citizens; Bevercots Cornwallis, John Disney, Stephen Mason. London. For the City of London, The Lord Mayor and the several Aldermen in and for the respective Wards of the City of London for the time being; Gregory Clement, edmond Harvey, own row, Maurice Gething, John Strange, Tho: Arnold, Nathanael Campfield, Edward Ash, Esqs Matthew shepherd, John Langley, Edward Parks, Samuel Moyer, Daniel tailor, Richard Gibs, Tho: Hussey signior, Richard Shute, James Russel, Hogan Howel, Robert Manwaring, Walter Boothby, Alexander Jones, Francis Crofs, Gent. George Coney, John ston, John Adams Deputy, Richard Hutchinson Deputy, Michael Reyner, Colonel Will: Underwood, Thomas Allen mayor; Robert Russel, Martin Brown, Henry coals, Richard Garford Deputy, Colonel John Bellamy, Robert Winch, Thomas Stean, Richard Ashurst, John Allein Deputy, Will: Steel Esq; Recorder, Nathan Wright, Richard Downs, James Man, George Almery, Gent. Slingsby Bethel Deputy, John Black well the elder, Esq; Middlesex. For the County of Middlesex, George Earl of Desmont, William Lord Viscount Monson, John wild Lord chief Baron of the Court of the public Exchequer, Sir Henry Vane signior Knight. Sir Edward Barkham Baronet, Sir Thomas Fowler, Sir Richard Sprignal, Sir William Armyn, Sir Gregory Norton, Baronets; Sir William Massam, Sir John Trevor, Sir John Danvers, Sir John Hippesley, Sir William Roberts, Sir James Harrington, Knights; Sir Edward Powel Baronet, Francis West Lieutenant of the Tower of London, Sir John Wollaston Knight, Alderman of the City of London, William Massam Esq; Robert Wallop, Carew Raleigh, John Downs, Henry Nevil, Esqs edmond Harvey, William Methwold, James Rowley, Francis Allein Alderman of London, Gregory Clement, William Bossevile, Esqs Colonel Ralph Harrison, Laurence Whittacre, Thomas Lister, John Hucksley, John Trenchard, Nicholas Love, John Morris, Richard Downton, Thomas Lane, Philip Smith, Robert Hales, Edward Birkhead, Thomas Hamond, John Okey, Esqs Joseph Alston, Robert Spelman, Robert Scawen, Humphrey Edwards, Justinian Paget, Thomas Falconberge, George Manly, William Northey, William Hawkins, William Barns, Stephen Boreman, Edward Martin, Gent, Silvanus tailor, John Honor, James Parcol, Ralph Hall, Isaac Pennington Alderman of London, William Leman Esq; Will. Jones, Edward Carter, Solomon Smith, Daniel Proctor, Josias Barners, John Hawley, James Prince, Thomas Hubbert, John Hunsden, Christopher Hill of Enfield, Justinian Povey of Hounslow, Gent. John Brown of Twickenham, Thomas chaloner Esq; Maurice Thompson, George Cooper, John Watterton, Henry Scobel, Vincent Potter, Henry Middleton, Esqs Gilbert Barrel Gent. William Powel of Fulham, John Norbury, Joseph clerk, Esqs Thomas cury, Thomas Sandy, Richard Watson, Lionel Robinson, Thomas Hoskins, Gent. Samuel Warner Esq; Sir Will. Brownlow, Sir John Thorowgood of Clarkenwel, John Hooker, Clement Vernon, Isaac Needham, Clement Oxenbridge, Matthew Herbert, Esqs Doctor Parker, Sir John Thorowgood of Kensington, Francis Clerk Gent. Henry Massingberd. Esq; David Murrey, charles Hope, Gent. edwin Rich Esq; Thomas Noel Alderman of London, Thomas Marsh Esq; Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper Knight and Baronet. Westminster. For the City and Liberty of Westminster, William Lord Viscount Monson, sir Henry Vane sen. Knight, sir William Armyn Baronet, sir William Massam, sir John Trever, sir John Thorowgood, sir James Harrington, sir John Danvers, Knights; sir Edward Powel Baronet; William Masham Esq; Joh. Fielder, sir Joh. Hippesly Kt; Michael Oldsworth, Nicholas Love, Thomas Lister, Laurence Whittacre, John Trenchard, humphrey Edwards, John Brown, Edward Birkinhead, George Manley, Thomas Herbert, Thomas Falconberge, Henry Middleton, Esqs William Hawkins Gent. Stephen Boreman, Edward Martin, Silvanus tailor, John Okey, Esqs James Parcol, Arthur Squib junior, Edward Dendy, Edward Carter, John Hooker, Esqs Thomas Devaux, Ralph Hall, William Green, George Merisfield, Henry Field, William Barns, Kelway Guidot, sir William Brownlow, sir John Thorowgood of Clarkenwel, sir Gregory Norton, John Honnor, Henry Scobell, Lieu. Colonel Crompton, John Hook, edmond Edlin, John Cooper, Samuel Wight wick, Ralph Darnal, John Baldwyn, edwin Rich, Dennis Bond, Nathanael Hallows, Arthur Samuel, Tracy Pauncefoot, John Harrison, William Say, Daniel Blagrave, John Downs, Tho. Darling, John Clendon, George Green. Monmouth. For the County of Monmouth, Thomas Morgan, Henry Herbert, William Jones, edmond Morgan, John Walter, Christopher Katchmay, Edward Herbert, Roger Williams, Rice Williams, Robert Jones, William Packer, Will: Blethlin, John Nicholas, Tho: Hughes, John Parry, Henry Baker, Tho: Williams, Roger Oats, James Prichard, Walter Morgan, John Menheir, Esqs Northampton. For the County of Northampton, William Lord Viscount Monson, Thomas Lord Grey of Grooby, Edward Lord montague of Boulton, Sir John Dryden Baronet, William Dryden, Tho: Brooks of Great Okely, William Lord Fitz-Williams, Erasmus Dryden, John Norton, Tho: Pentlow, John Cleypool signior, John Cleypool junior, John clerk Sergeant at Law, Mr. Bletzow, George Benson, Edward Harbey, Mr. Mansil, Edward Farmer, Sir Edward Nicholas Baronet, John Thornton, Thomas Elms, Robert Andrews, Esqs Sir John Danvers, Robert Wallop Esq; Sir Gilbert Pickering, sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath; Henry Pickering, Richard Samuel, Esqs sir Richard Samuel Knight, sir John Norwich Baronet, John Parker Sergeant at Law, William Ward Esq; John Ward Gent. Henry Benson, John Cartwright of Ayno, Mr. Bletzo, Philip Holman, John Barnard, Francis Quarls junior, Gent. Henry Freeman, George clerk, Henry Berkley of Daintrey, Esqs Daniel Reading, mayor William Leafield, Nathanael Humphries, humphrey Orm jun. Esqs Mr. 〈◇〉 Gosford, Mr. 〈◇〉 Rushworth, Mr. 〈◇〉 Sergeant and Mr. 〈◇〉 Whaley, 232 Francis Arundel Esq; Francis Rushworth, John Brayfield. Notingham. For the County of Notingham, William Pierrepont, Francis Pierrepont, Esqs Sir Edward Wortley Knight, John Hutchinson, Jervas Piggot, Gilbert Millington, Joseph Widmerpool charles White, Nicholas Charlton, Clement Spilman, John Martin, Robert reins, Esqs John Mason, William Nix, Gent. Henry Ireton, Edward Aiscough, Edward Nevil, Henry Sacheverel, Richard Dobson, Will: Whightman, John Oddingsels, Esqs Rowland Sommerfal Gent. Thomas Poulton, John Gregory, Esqs Samuel Bowls, Francis Bland, Michael Bret, Richard Coppindale of Newark, Stephen Coe, William Cartwright, Esqs Villa Notingham. For the County of the Town of Notingham, The mayor for the time being; Francis Pierrepoint, Gilbert Millington, Esqs huntingdon plum-tree Doctor of physic, William Nix, John James, Aldermen; charles White, Nicholas Charlton, Esqs John Gregory Gent. Thomas Poulton, John Martin, Esqs William Richards Alderman, Alderman Drury. Norfolk. For the County of Norfolk, Sir Thomas Woodhouse Knight and Baronet, sir John Hubbard, sir William Paston, sir Richard Barney, Baronets; sir Isaac Astley Knight and Baronet, sir Ralph Hare Baronet, sir Valentine Pell, sir William Doiley, sir Thomas Beddingfield, sir Thomas Guibon, sir Thomas Gawdey, sir Edward Ashley, sir Thomas Hoogan, sir George Windham, Knights; William Heveningham, John cook, James Calthrop, Esqs Erasmus Earl Sergeant at Law, Miles Corbet, Robert Wood, Thomas Windham, Thomas Arkin, John Buxton, Esqs Gregory Gawsel, Philip Skippon, Philip Beddingfield, John Haughton, James Scambler, John Walpool, Robert Walpool, Robert Haughton, Edward Chamberlain, Thomas Russel, Robert Wilton, Robert Jermy, Hamond Ward, Thomas wield, Thomas Southerton, Esqs Sir Horace Townsend Baronet, Robert shepherd, Edward Hayward, Thomas Wright, Robert Long, John Web, James de Grey, Esqs John Reynis, Henry King, Gent. Valentine Walton, Edward gaudy, Robert Rich, Martin Sedley, Henry tailor, George Hunt, Toby friar, Simon Smith, John Beckham, Esqs Tho: Toll of lin Alderman; Gabriel Barber Doctor in physic, Charls-George Cock, Thomas Lincoln of Thetford Gent. The mayor of lin for the time being; the bailiffs of Yarmouth for the time being; John May Alderman of lin, Thomas Utber Esq; Bartholomow Warner, Thomas Nelson, Edward Robinson, Nathanael Maxey, Thomas Green, Thomas Gooch, Isaac Preston, John Basset, John Syms, Robert Calthrop, James Astwood, Jonas Scot, Joshua Green, Aldermen of lin; Thomas Spenceby, Thomas Toll signior, Thomas Sprignal, Esqs edmond Borman, Thomas wield, John Gulson, John raleigh, John Sedley, Esqs Richard Harvey of Baber, Robert Doughty of Alisham, Francis Waller of Deerham, Samuel Puckle, Thomas Lucas of Yarmouth, Gent. Lieutenant Colonel Underwood, Thomas Crane, William Bunton, John Carter, Thomas red, Brampton Gourdon, Tho: Bendish. Norwich. For the City and County of the City of Norwich, The Mayor for the time being; Erasmus Earl Sergeant at Law, Tho. Atkin Alderman of the City of London, Adrian Parmenter, edmond Borman, Aldermen; Charls-George Cock Esq; Gabriel Barber Doctor of physic, Henry King Esq; The Sheriffs for the time being, Robert Allen, Matthew Lensey, Samuel Puckle, John raleigh, William Symonds, Thomas Barret, Bernard Church, John Cory, Rich. Wenman, Aldermen; Samuel Brewster, Rich. Ket, John Andrews, John Toft, Wil. Davy, Tho. Ashwel, Nicholas Pointer, Giles Woods, Aldermen; Henry Wats, John Man, George Stuart, Tho. Garret, Gent. Northumberland. For the County of Northumberland, Sir Arthur Hesilrige Baronet, Sir John Fenwick Knight and Baronet, Sir Thomas Widdrington Knight, Sergeant at Law, Sir William Selby, William Fenwick, Ralph Delaval, Thomas Middleton, Esqs Michael Welden, George Fenwick, William Shafto, Henry Ogle, John Hall, Edward Fenwick, Luke Killingworth, Henry Horsley, Richard Foster, Esqs John Ogle of Kirkley. Newcastle. For the Town of Newcastle, Sir Arthur Hesilrige Baronet, George Fenwick Esq; Mark Shafto Esq; Recorder, Henry Warmouth, Henry Dawson, Thomas Ledgard, George Dawson, Aldermen; Henry Rawlins, Robert young, Gent. Lieutenant Colouel Paul Hobson, The mayor of Newcastle for the time being; Thomas Bewick Esq; Ralph Grey Merchant. Oxon. For the County of Oxon, William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Parliament, Boulstrode Whitlock Sergeant at Law, and one of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England; Sir John Danvers Knight, sir Pet. Wentworth Knight of the Bath, sir James Harrington, sir Tho. R●ad, sir Francis Norris, Knights; edmond Dunch, Tho. Tipping, Henry Martin, Esqs Robert Jenkinson, edmond Goodier, John Lenthal, Edm. Lenthal, Wil. Cope, charles Fleetwood, Rob. Scroop, Bartholomew Hall Esq; Attorney of the duchy; Vincent Barry, John Cartwright, Adrian Scroop, Wil. Wheat, Edward Dixon, Wil. Draper, Arthur Evelin, Esqs will. Tipping, Tho. Appletree, 〈◇〉 Griffith of Bloxham, Thomas Hales, Thomas Knight, Gabriel Beck, Robert Hales, George Low, Henry Goodin, Rodolph Warcup junior, Walter Elwood, Richard Ingoldsby, Thomas Kelsey, Henry Smith Mayor of the City for the time being; Edm: Fettiplace Esq; Wil: Bartholomew, William Sprig, Gent. Edward Ash, Esq; John Carey of Dichley, Rob: Standard, John Palmer of Brampton, Thomas Hinton, Lancelot Ganger, Henry Martin of Moor, John Crisp, John Cartwright, John Wilmore, William goodwin, Nicholas Harman, Wil: Woodward of Stratton-Audeley, John Gerrard, Thomas Butler, Gent. Sir Thomas Peniston, John Tavener Esq; edmond Symen of Pyrton, John Keat, 〈◇〉 Brigham of Cave-end, Will: Barker, Thomas Parsons, Robert Warcup, Samuel Warcup, Esqs City of Oxon. For the City of Oxon, The Mayor for the time being; Lieu. Colonel Kelsey, Bartholomew Hall Esq; Attorney of the duchy; Alderman Southam, Alderman Nixon, Mr. Cave, Mr. Sprig. Rutland. For the County of Rutland, Thomas Lord Grey of Grooby, sir Edw: Harrington, sir James Harrington, Knights; Ewres Armyn, Tho. Wait, John Osborn, Christopher Brown, Robert horseman, Edward horseman, John Hatcher, John Green, Esqs William Busby, William Grice, Gent. Edward Falkener, Rich: Hartford, Peter Tryon, Esqs Giles Harris Gent. John Weaver, Roger Dale, Esqs Salop. For the County of Salop, Will: Pierrepont Esq; Sir John Corbet Knight and Baronet; Sir Humphrey Brigs Knight and Baronet; Robert Wallop Esq; Thomas Mitton, humphrey Mackworth, Tho: Nichols, Robert Corbet, Andrew Lloid, Henry Mildmay Esq; Harcourt Leighton, William Littleton, Samuel Moor, Thomas Kittleby, Tho. Hunt, humphrey Edwards, John Corbet, Job Charlton, Creswel tailor, Edward Whitchcot, Leighton own, Roger raleigh, Lancelot Lee, William child Doctor of the Law, Rowland Hunt, Thomas Moor, Tho. Baker, Roger Evans, Esqs Thomas gardener, Richard Harris, Henry Powel, John proud, own George, William King, William Botterel, William Bryan, Samuel Swannich, Michael Stevens, Gent. William Whitcomb, Samuel Sandford, Richard young of Alderton, John Griffith of Oswaldstree, Thomas Edwards of Kilhenery, Thomas Kinaston of Ryton, Gent. Rich. crescent of Cund Esq; Edward Crescet, charles Langford, John Alston of Ludlow, Morris Overton, John Broom, Gent. William Crown, William Jucks, charles Bennyon, Thomas Clive, Esq; Mr. Langley, Mr. Huxley, Mr. Thomas hays of Shrewsbury, Mr. Daniel Bennyon of Ash, Mr. Whitehal of Whitchurch, Simon Edwards Esq; Francis Harris Gent. Jeremy Powel Gent. John Harris of Cracton, Samuel Kynason. Stafford. For the County of Stafford, Sir William Brereton Baronet, John Harwood of Scourton, Thomas Crumpton, Matthew Morton, Edward Manwaring, Henry ston, John Chetwood, Thomas Parks, Alexander Whiteweck, Richard Flyer, Edward Broughton, Richard Pyot, Joseph Whitehalgh, George Bellot of Uttoxetor, William Pinson of Woolverhampton, Timothy Edge of Horton, Thomas Mosely, Thomas Gent of Leek, John Goring of Crockston-Abbey, William Turton of Aldersway, Thomas Hodghead of Milwidgh, Thom. Folley, Edward Danvers of Berryhil, Thomas Cornwallis of Ettinsals, William Bagot, Thomas Andrews, William Jolley, Daniel Watson, Edward Ashenhurst, Esqs Litchfield. For the City and County of Litchfield, The Commissioners appointed for the County of Stafford; The bailiffs of the City for the time being; Mr. Saxon, Mr. Minors, Mr. Mot. Somerset. For the County of Somerset, Robert Wallop, Alexander Popham, Esqs Sir Tho. wrath, sir John Hippesley, sir Hardress Waller, Knights, John Ash, Hugh Rogers, Esqs edmond Prideaux Esq; Attorney-General of the State, Thomas Bamfield, Roger Hill of Pounsford, John pine, Esqs James Ash and George Searl, Gent. Robert black, John Preston, Henry Henly, John wrath, George Luttetel, Giles Strangways, John Curtein, John Buckland, Henry Bonner, John Hippesley, Esqs John Palmer Doctor of physic, Jonathan Pits, Thomas English, Will. Carrent, Thomas Latch, Alexander Pym, John Newton, charles Steining, Tho. Sidderfin, Tho. Georges, Edward Ceely, Esqs Henry Mintern, Richard Trevelian, Gent. John Harrington, Richard Jones, Will. Samborn, William Blanchard of Kattern, Esqs John Fisher, John Mereweather, Thomas Blanchard of Batherston, Laurence Waldron, James Cottington, John Lock, Benjamin Tibbot, Gent. John Harrington junior, John carry of Castlecary, Roger Hill of Taunton, Gent. Peter Roynon, John Turbervil, Esqs George Milward, Stephen Hasket, Henry Plumley, Thomas Mead, Gent. The mayor of Wells for the time being; Edward Threwston, Rob. Morgan, George Steadman, Gent. Lislebone Long, William double, Esqs The mayor of Bath for the time being; John Big, John Parker, Walter Chapman, John Pierce, Richard Ducey, Aldermen of the City of Bath, Thomas farewell of Holbrook, Gent. James Churchey of Wincaulton Gent. edmond Green of Milton-Clevedon, Esq; Henry Albone of Upton-Noble Gent. Thomas Allen, John Bush, William Smith, John Gutch, Thomas Wrentmore, John Prickman, Edward Batcheller, John Rowswel, Henry Fisher, John Gay, Gent. Bristol. For the City and County of the City of Bristol, The mayor for the time being; edmond Prideaux Esq; Recorder; The Sheriffs for the time being; Richard Aldworth Alderman, Robert Aldworth, Luke Hodges, John Haggat, Edward Tyson, Esqs James Powel, Dennis Hollester, Gent. Richard Viccaris, William Can, Aldermen; Jonathan Blackwel, Miles Jackson, Hugh Brown, George Hart, George Lane, Henry row. Bath. For the City of Bath, The mayor for the time being; John Big, John Parker, Walter Chapman, John Pierce, Richard Ducy, Aldermen. Southampton. For the County of Southampton, John Lisle Esq; one of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England, Sir Henry Worsley, sir Robert Dillington, Baronets; sir Henry Mildmay, sir Tho. Jervice, sir William Uvedale, sir Richard Kingsmil, sir William Kingsmil, Knights; Robert Wallop, Esq; Oliver cromwell Captain General of the Army; Richard Whitehead, Richard Norton, Henry Ireton, Esqs Robert Dillington, Nicholas Love, Robert Reynolds, John Kemp, Francis Allein Alderman of London, Thomas Jervoice, John Wolveridge, John St. Barb, Thomas Be●sworth, Francis Rivet, Richard Moor, Thomas Creswel, John Dove, William Pit, William whither signior, Richard mayor, Thomas coal, John Fielder, John Hook, Thomas Hussey, Francis Tilney, John Hildesley, William Boreman, Thomas Boreman, Nicholas Hays, Richard Lucy, Esqs The mayor of Winchester for the time being; Edward Dowse, Thomas Dowse of Elden, William Gore, John Pitman, Alexander Wilson, William Woulgar, Edward hays, Thomas Gale, Henry Bromfield, Richard Cob, Colonel John Barkstead, John Worlidge of Peterfield, Esq; Villa Southampton. For the Town and County of Southampton, The mayor for the time being; Richard mayor, George Gallop, Richard Exton, Esqs Robert wrath, William Stanley, Peter Legay, Daniel Hersent, Tho. Mason, Gent. Peter Seal signior, Gent. William Pinhorne, Henry Ward, Peter Seal junior, Gent. Exward Exton Esq; Isle of nought. For the Isle of Wight, Sir Henry Worsley, sir Robert Dillington, Baronets; sir John Dingley Knight, John Lisle Esq; one of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England, John Kemp, Robert Dillington, William Bourman, Will. Stephens, Thomas Bourman, Bartholomew Mewx, charles Fleetwood, William Sydenham, Esqs Daniel Broad, The mayor of Newport, Moses red, Robert Matthews, William Newland, George Searl and Henry Ringwood, Burgesses of the said Town and Borough of Newport, Richard Lucy Esq; Thomas Wavel and Thomas Leg. Suffolk. For the County of Suffolk, Leicester Lord Viscount Hereford, Sir will: Spring, sir butts Bacon, Baronets; sir John Wentworth, sir Tho. Beddingfield, sir Nathanael Barnardiston, Knights; William Heveningham, Henry North signior, Maurice Barrow, Isaac Appleton, Henry North junior, Nicholas Bacon, charles Fleetwood, John Gurdon, Thomas Bacon, Nathanael Bacon, Francis Bacon, William Bloys, Thomas Bloss, Thomas Scot, Thomas Terrel, John Hodges, John Colton, Thomas coal, Thomas Kerredge, Esqs Richard Pepis, edmond Harvey, Gibson Lucas, Robert Brewster, Theophilus Vaughan, James Hubbart, Francis Brewster, Alexander Bence, Esqs Thomas Gip of Bury, Giles Barnardiston, Samuel Fairweather of Holworth, John Brandling, Robert Wright, humphrey Brewster, Esqs humphrey Mosely Esq; Barnaby Bawtel, Daniel Clench, Anthony Barrey, Robert Duncon, Peter Fisher, Jacob Caley, Samuel Moody, John clerk of Bury, Tho. Chaplain, Augustine Plumsteed, Gent. Mr. Richardson signior of Hadley, James Harvey, Robert Dove of Eastbardgeholt, Sir Will. Soam, sir John rouse, sir Philip Parker, John Groom, Mr. Vesey junior of Hinckleson, Francis Brewster junior, Thomas Edger, Esqs John Base, Captain Thomas Ireton Esq; Governor of Langard-Fort, John Fisk Gent. William Gibs of the City of London, Joseph Brand, Herbert Pelham, Esqs Robert Sparrow Gent. mayor Westrop, Samuel Ward Gent. Waldgrave Pelham, William Brand, Gent. Sir Thomas Barnardiston, edmond Harvey, 〈◇〉 Barker of Sipton, Lieutenant Colonel John Fothergil, mayor John Moody, James Palmer Esq; Ipswich. For the Town of Ipswich, The bailiffs for the time being; Nathanael Bacon Esq; Recorder, Francis Bacon, John Brandling, Esqs Robert Duncon, Peter Fisher, Emanuel Sorrel, Jacob Caley, Gent. Bury St. Edmunds. For Bury St. Edmunds, The Alderman for the time being; Thomas chaplain, Samuel Moody, John clerk, Miles Burrows, Gent. Aldburgh. For Aldburgh, The bailiffs for the time being; Francis Bacon Esq; Recorder, Thomas Johnson, John Bence, Henry Cheaney and Thomas Gips. Surrey. For the County of Surrey and Borough of Southwark, William Lord Viscount Monson, Benjamen Weston Esq; Sir Will. Armyn, Sir Michael Livesey, sir Will. Brereton, Baronets; sir Richard Onslow, sir Matth. Brand, sir Robert Wood, sir John Dingley, sir Richard Bettison, sir Tho. Walsingham, sir Tho. Jervoice, sir John Lenthal, sir John Howland, sir Thomas Evelyn, sir George Askew, Cornelius Holland, Robert Goodwin, George farewell, Henry Tunstal, Lancelot Johnson, George Withers, Nicholas Love, Robert Tichborn, John Goodwin, John Corbet, Thomas Scot, George Thompson, Rowland Wilson signior, humphrey Edwards, George Snelling, Purbeck Temple, Esqs John Hardwick, John Blackwel signior, John Blackwel junior, Edmond Jordon, John Beaucham, Lewis Audley, John Fenwick, Walter St. John, Robert Wilson, Esqs Thomas Moor, edmond Moor, Laurence March, Robert Purfey, Will. Mullins, John Mason, James Shutley, Leonard Rawlins, John Westbrook, James Pitson, Sebastian Good, Robert Mead, Marlean Reeve, John Howe, John Life, Rich. Blagrave, John Smith, Andrew Cad, Richard Wats, Joseph Collier, Samuel Ling, Samuel Warcup, 〈◇〉 Dancer, Daniel Gutherson, John Inwood, Sackvil Gulston, Esqs John Bentley, Cornelius Cook, Jackson Gunstal, Richard Woodier, Peter Delanoy, Francis Allein Alderman of London, Henry Bradley, Will: Hickcocks, Samuel Hilland, John Cartwright, Samuel rouse, William Wimmersal, James shirley, Josias Barners, Robert Dawlman, Esqs Thomas Walker Gent. Henry Massingbeard Esq; Richard Downs Esq; Arthur Anslow, George Duncomb, Esqs George Almery Gent. Sussex. For the County of Sussex, Sir Tho. Pelham, sir Gregory Norton, Baronets; Anthony Staply, Herbert Morley, Henry Shelley, John Baker, Will. Hay, John Busbridge, Peter Farnden, Thomas Geffry, Thomas Collins, Anthony Cruttenden, William Newton, William Cawly, John Downs, James Temple, Ralph Cooper, Peter Bettisworth of Vining, Thomas Luxford Esq; Thomas Henshaw, William Freeman, Thomas Millet of Marden, Nicholas shepherd, Joh. Fag, William Morley, Arthur Bettisworth, Esqs Philip Jermin one of the Iustices of the Vpper-Bench, Thomas Smith, Stephen Humphrey signior, Nathaniel Studley, Robert Spence, Roger Gratwick, William Spence, Esqs John Evernden, Edward Manning, Thomas White, Richard Yates, Thomas chaloner, Esqs simon Evernden, Ambrose Trayton, Tho. Springet, Walter Evernden signior, Edw. Madgwick, Gent. Edward Hobson, John Albery, Joseph young, William Cook, James Morris, Nicholas Dallender, Henry Stolman; The mayor of Arundel for the time being, Alexander Wilson. Worcester. For the County of Worcester, John wild Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Sir Tho. rouse Baronet, Edward Pit, humphrey Salwey, charles Cornwallis, John Latham, John James, John Dormer, William Dingley, John Corbet, Nicholas Lechmere, William Say, Henry Bromley of Upton, William Lygon, Thomas Westrow, John Egyock, Thomas Jolley, edmond wild, Esqs Sir William Samback, Knight; edmond Giles, John Giles of Ashley, Thomas young, William Collins, William Moor, Gent. Thomas Milward, Talbot Badger, John Barnsley, Esqs William Jefferies, Samuel Dingley, John Nanfan, Nicholas action, John Kite, Daniel Dobins, Jervis Buck, John Bridges, Esqs John Fowns, William Hix, Henry Matthews, Gent. The mayor of Evesham, and the bailiff of Bewdley for the time being; edmond Boylston Gent. Worcester City. For the City and County of the City of Worcester, John Cowcher, John Nash, Edward Elvins, Henry ford, Robert stirrup, Aldermen; Henry Philips signior, The Mayor and Sheriff for the time being; Francis Franks, Theophilus Alley, Foulk Eastop, Thomas Solley, Will. Scot, Anthony Careless, Gent. William Dingley, Francis Street, Esqs Warwick. For the County of Warwick, and the City and County of the City of Coventry, Basil Earl of Denbigh, Sir Pet. Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Sir Robert Litton Knight, Will. Purefoy, John Hales, William Colemoor, Tho. Willoughby, Anthony Staughton, Gamaliel Purefoy, Esqs Sir Simon Archer Knight, John rouse, Nich. Overbury, Esqs Robert Wilcox, Thomas Archer, Edward Peyto, Peter Burgoin, Richard Lucy, John Bridges, Christopher Hales, Esqs Joseph Hawksworth Gent. John Baker, godfrey Bosvile, John St. Nicholas, Waldife Willington, Paul Wentworth, Edward Stratford, Edward Marrow, Thomas combs, William combs, Esqs William Whitehal, Thomas bassinet, Gent. Richard Hopkins Esq; Robert Beak, Matthew Smith; The Mayor of Coventry for the time being; John Barker, Thomas bassinet, John Rogerson, Aldermen; Matthew Smith, Samuel Snel, John Whitewick, John Hales, Esq; Thomas Love Gent. Richard Hopkins Esq; Wilts. For the county of Wilts, Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, charles Viscount Cranborn, Benjamin Weston Esq; Sir Anthony Ashly-Cooper Baronet, sir Edward Bainton, sir John Danvers, sir John Evelin; edmond Ludlow, Edward Bainton, Alexander Popham, Robert Genner, Tho. Hodges, Richard Whitehead, Michael Oldisworth, Joh. Ash, Esqs Robert Nicholas one of the Iustices of the Vpper-Bench, Philip Smith, Edward Ash, edmond Ludlow signior, Alexander Thistlethwait, Wil. saddler, Edward Goddard, Robert Hippesley, John Lisle Esq; one of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England, Will. Stephens, Edward Tooker, Walter St. John, Thomas Long of Mastown, Captain Stephen White, William Cawley, John Dove, William Ludlow, Edward Stokes, Edward Martin, Gabriel Martin, Thomas bailie, Edward Pierce, Robert Good, Robert Brown, John Stephen, Gent. William Hussey, Thomas Hussey, Esqs Richard Crouch, William coal, Robert Nicholas of Sewley, Gent. Edward Manning Esq; Edward Nicholas, John Laurence, Thomas Hunt, Gent. The mayor of Sarum for the time being; John Ivey signior, humphrey Ditton, William air Esq; James Hulbert of Cosham, Francis Dove, John Rede, Jeffery Daniel, Esqs Giles air, Barnaby coals, Francis Swanton, Esqs Tho: Hancock, Francis Leigh, Gent. Tho: Estcourt, William Temple, John tailor, Samuel Ash, Will: Mountjoy, Esqs Andrew Bewod, Paul Methwin, Anthony Trotman, Christopher gardener of Tynehead, William Erby, Nicholas Green, John Bennet of Steeple Ashton, John Smith of Bradford, Richard franklin, William Reddish, Gent. Francis Andrews of Collingborn, Edward Mills of Froxfield, John Cheney of oar, Edward Tidcomb of Eastcot, Robert monday of Charlton, Thomas Carter of Warminster, Esqs Mr. John Keyns, Mr. Will: Blisset, Mr. James Abbot, Mr. George Ivey, Mr. William Shute of Segry, Mr. Richard Scot, Mr. Richard Sherston of Bromham, Mr. William Adlam, Mr. John Rideat, Mr. John Stephens, Thomas air of Bromham, Richard Hill, Gent. Sir Seymore pile Baronet; John Long Esq; William Wastfield of Fovant Gent. George Dyer of Heytesbury Gent. John Hancock of Compton Basset Gent. John Blackbury of Tynehead, edmond Hungerford of Chisbury, and John Fettiplace, Esqs Thomas Kelway and Walter Web, Gent. Edward Middlecot Esq; Richard Hill Gent. Westmerland. For the county of Westmerland, Philip Lord Wharton, Henry Ireton, Richard Salwey, Edward Brigs, Richard Branthwait, John Fallowfield, John M●reland, Robert Branthwait, edmond Guy, Robert Scaff, Richard Crakingthorp, Jervis Benson, Thomas Sands, Roger Bateman, John Archer, Richard Branthwait. Anglesey. For the Isle of Anglesey, Tho: Harison Esq; John Jones, Tho: Mitton, Will: bold, Esqs John Wood, Hugh own, Rich: own, Theodore own Holland, own Wood, Price Lloyd, Thomas Madrin, John Carter, George Twisleton, Richard Price, Thomas Ball, Esqs The Mayor of Beaumauris for the time being; Tho: Williams Esq; John Sydenham, Richard Bolton, Henry Marsh, Gent. Richard Dryhurst, own Cramley, Thomas Swift, Hugh Courtney, Esqs Brecknock. For the county of Brecknock, Thomas Harrison, Edward Romsey, Edward Games, Henry Williams, Tho: Williams, Will: Watkins, Lewis Jones, Meredith Lewis, Tho: Watkins, Roger Games, Esqs Henry Herbert, Philip Jones, James Par●y, Will: Jones, Edmond Jones, John Williams, Hugh Thomas, James Watkins, Will: Watkins, John Morgan, Esqs Cardigan. For the county of Cardigan, Tho: Harrison Esq; James Philips, John Lloyd of Veardriff, John Lewis of Glascrig, Thomas Parry of Fowen, Richard Lloyd of Langadney, Esqs Abel Griffith of Cardigan, Gent. Philip Jones, Henry Vaughan, Esqs Hector Philips, Rice Evans, Gent. Carmarthen. For the county of Carmarthen, sir Erasmus Philips Baronet; Thomas Harrison, Roger Lort, Francis Lloid, Esqs Sir Edward Vaughan, Evan Thomas, Rowland Dawkins, Esqs Philip Jones, James Philips, John Lloyd of Veardriff, Esqs Morris Morgan, Gent. David Morgan, John Russel, Esqs charles Gwin, John Powel, Esqs Carnarvan. For the county of Carnarvan, Tho: Harrison Esq; John Jones, Thomas Mitton, Thomas Madrin, Griffith Jones, Maurice win, edmond Glyn, Esqs Sir William Williams Baronet, Tho: Williams, John win of Gronfrin, Hugh Griffith, Edward Williams, John own, Richard Anwel, Griffith Williams, Richard Coitmore, William Stoddard, John Carter, George Twisleton, Richard Price, Thomas Ball, Esqs John Parry Gent. Thomas Mason Esq; Denbigh. For the County of Denbigh, Sir Tho: Middleton, sir John Trevor Knights; Tho: Harrison, Esq; Tho: Mitton, Simon Thelwal, John Puleston one of the Iustices of the Common Pleas, Rob: win, Robert Sently, John Jones, own Salisbury, own Thelwal, Edward Thelwal, Foulk Middleton, Richard Egerton, Rich: Bassnet, Edward win of Lynhicham, John Langford, John Carter, George Twisleton, John perk, Esqs Watkin Kiffin, Tho: Ball, Edward tailor, Ralph Crutchley, Gent. Thomas Ravenscroft, Richard Middleton, Robert Duckenfield, Philip Eyten, Esqs Flint. For the county of Flint, Sir Tho: Middleton, si● John Trevor, Knights, Thomas Harrison Esq; John Phleston one of the Iustices of the Common Pleas, Thomas Ravenscroft, John Jones, John A●●e●sey, humphrey Dimmo●k, John Salisbury, Peter 〈◇〉, Roger Hammer Roger Ellis, Luke Lloyd, Tho●●● Lloyd, Thomas Dimmock, Richard young, David ●ones, Ralph Hughs, Peter folks, Pierce Conway, John Carter, George Twisleton, Thomas Ball, Thomas Critchley Esqs John Maddon, of Botfary Gent. John perk, Robert Duckenfield, Esqs Glamorgan. For the county of Glamorgan, Oliver cromwell Captain General of the Army, Philip Earl of pembroke and Montgomery, Thomas Harrison, Algernon Sidney, Esqs Sir Thomas Lewis Knight; William Lewis, Bussey Mansel, Michael Oldisworth, Edward Pritchard, Evan says, humphrey Windham, Edward straddling, Richard Jones, Philip Jones, Hen: Bawen, John Herbert, John Price, Thomas Evans, Rowland Dawkins, John Gibs, edmond Gamadge, Walter Strickland, Rees Powel, Esqs Merioneth. For the County of Merioneth, sir Thomas Middleton Knight; Thomas Harrison, Thomas Mitton, Griffith Nanny, own Salisbury, Robert Anwil, John Jones, Howel Vaughan, John Vaughan, Lewis Lloid, William win de Glyn, John Lloid, edmond Merrick, Robert win, Lewis own, Robert Vaughan, John Vaughan de Caragay, Lewis Gwyn, John Lloyd of Carog, Esqs Maurice win, Morris Lewis, John own, Rowland Lewis, Edward Jones of Moches, Gent. John Carter, George Twisleton, Richard Price, Thomas Ball, Esqs Theodore Vaughan, Edward win of Talthreythin, Gent. Montgomery. For the county of Montgomery, sir Thomas Middleton, Sir John Whiterong, Knights; Thomas Harrison Esq; Thomas Mitton, John Pugh, Lloyd Pierce, Lewis own, charles Lloyd of Garth, Hugh Price, Rich: Price, John Kinnaston, Sam: Moor, John Price, Matthew Morgan, Richard own, Gabriel win, Thomas own, Rice Vaughan, William Kiffin, Richard Griffith, Robert Griffith, Esqs Edward own, Samuel Bigs, Lodowick Lewis, charles Jones, Gent. Evan Lloyd Esq; pembroke. For the county of pembroke, Sir Erasmus Phillips Baronet, Thomas Harrison, Henry White, Herbert Perriot, samson Lort, Walter Caney, John Lort, James Philips, Rowland Dawkins, Thomas Parrey, Morris Morgan, John mathias, Esqs Abel Griffith Gent. Philip Jones, James Lewis, Roger Lort, John eliot, Thomas Jones, John Lloyd, Esqs Radnor. For the county of Radnor, Silvanus tailor, Thomas Harrison, Henry Williams, Thomas Baskervile, William beaumond, John Williams, Peter Price, John Dancey, Esqs Richard King Gent. John Williams de Skenless, Hugh Lewis, David Loyd de Dissert, Peter tailor, Nicholas tailor. Haverford-West. For the Town of Haverford-West, Arnold Thomas, Thomas Harrison, Maurice Cannon, William Williams, William Bawen, Esqs John Milward Gent. the Mayor for the time being; John Price Alderman; own Howel, Richard Luntley, William Batemore junior, Will: Davies, Ienken Howel, William Meyler, William Bewen, John David, Roger Bevons, Aldermen; William Walter Mercer, William Bateman. And for the more equal and right proportioning the several sums before mentioned, Be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the several sums of Money to be ranted, Assessed and Levied by virtue of this Act, shall be Taxed and Assessed by a pound Rate on the several Divisions, Hundreds, Ridings, laths, Wapentakes and Parishes, in the respective Counties, Cities and places aforesaid, for all and every their Lands, Tenements, Hereditaments, Annuities, Rents, Parks, Warrens, Goods, Chattels, Stock, merchandises, Office, or any other real or personal Estate whatsoever, according to the value thereof,( viz) So much upon every Twenty shillings Rent, or yearly value of Land and real Estate, and so much upon Money, Stock, and other personal Estate, by an equal Rate,( wherein every Twenty pounds in Money, Stock, or other personal Estate, shall bear the like charge as shall be laid upon Twenty shillings yearly Rent, or yearly value of Land) as will raise the monthly sum or sums charged upon the respective Counties, Cities and Towns aforesaid: For the better effecting whereof, it is hereby Enacted, That the several and respective Commissioners hereby appointed for the several and respective Counties, Cities and Towns beforenamed, shall meet together at the most common and usual place of meeting, in each of the said Counties, Cities and Towns respectively, in or before the Six and twentieth day of December, One thousand six hundred fifty and one. And the said Commissioners, or as many of them as shall then and there attend, and be present, shall cause this present Act to be put in execution according to their best discretion and judgement: And having agreed amongst themselves of some general Rules and Directions for the doing therof, and appointed another time for their second general meeting, which shall be on or before the sixth day of January then next following at the farthest, to receive the returns from the several Divisions, Hundreds, Ridings, laths, Wapentakes, Townships, Parishes and places; The said Commissioners shall repair unto their several Divisions, Ridings, laths, Wapentakes or Hundreds, and then with all convenient speed, they or any two or more of them, shall nominate and appoint two or three of the honest and able Inhabitants in the several and respective Townships and places within their said Divisions, Ridings, laths, Wapentakes, Hundreds or Parishes, to be Surveyors and Assessors, who( or any two of them) are to Ascertain and Rate the yearly value and profits of the said Township, Parish and place for which they shall be appointed Surveyors and Assessors, and shall return the same to the said Commissioners, or to such person or persons as shall be appointed to receive the same, Four days at the least before the said second general meeting of the said Commissioners; to the end that the said Commissioners may deliver in all the Surveys to be made throughout the said Counties, Cities and Towns aforesaid, at the said second general meeting appointed as aforesaid, at or before the said sixth day of January. And for the better proceeding, and more perfect discovery of the truth in the said Surveys, That the intention of an equal Rate throughout the several places aforesaid, and every part of them, may be obtained, the said Commissioners in their several and respective Divisions and Limits, or any two of them, may and are thereby authorised to administer an Oath( if they shall see cause) unto the respective Surveyors and Assessors, for their faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them, and for their just and impartial dealing in the same. And the said Commissioners, or the mayor part of so many of them as shall be present at the said second General meeting, shall upon view and perusal of the said several Surveys, cast up the true yearly Revenue and Profits of the whole County, City or Town; to the end, That an equal Pound Rate may be appointed upon every Division, Hundred, Riding, Lath, Wapentake, Township and Parish, according to the proportion and sum of Money charged upon the said County, City or Town, by virtue of this present Act; which Proportion and equal Rate, the said Commisssioners or the mayor part of them present as aforesaid, are by virtue of this Act authorised and appointed to make; and that being done, The Commissioners or any two or more of them, shall sand forth their Warrants to the High Constables, and other Officers or persons within their several Divisions, Hundreds or Ridings, laths or Wapentakes, to cause the said several proportions and sums of Money to be equally Assessed, Taxed, Levied and Collected in due maner and form, according to the true intent and meaning of this Act, and to appoint Assessors for the perfecting thereof, who are hereby likewise authorised and required to put the business with all care and diligence in present execution, observing the Rules in this Act prescribed, for the equal Assessing of all Estates both Real and Personal within the Limits, Circuits& Bounds of their respective Divisions, and for the completing of the sum or proportion charged upon the same. And to the end the said Rates be equally and indifferently assessed, and the moneys duly collected, and true account thereof made; the said Assessors are hereby required within six days after such Assessments made, to deliver one Copy of their respective Assessments fairly written and subscribed by them, unto the said respective Commissioners: And the said respective Commissioners, or any two or more of them, are hereby ordered and required to sign and seal two Duplicates of the said respective Assessments, whereof one Duplicate the said respective Commissioners are to deliver to the respective Collectors, with Warrant to them forthwith to collect the said Assessments; and one other Duplicate to the Treasurers at War at Guild-hall London: And the said several Commissioners, or any two or more of them, are hereby respectively authorised from time to time to nominate and appoint one or more sufficient, honest and able persons in every division or alotment, to be collectors of the said money so assessed and ranted; which said Collectors, and every of them, are hereby authorised and required forthwith to Collect the said money so assessed: And the said Commissioners, or any three or more of them, are hereby authorised to allow one penny in the pound to the said respective Collectors and their Sub-Collectors for their pains in assessing and collecting the said moneys; and one penny in the pound to the Commissioners Clerks for their pains in fair writing the said Assessments and Duplicates: And if any person shall refuse or neglect to pay any sum of money, whereat he shall be ranted or assessed, That then it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Collectors, or any of them, who are hereby authorised and required thereunto, to levy the sum so assessed, by distress and sale of the Goods of such person so refusing or neglecting to pay, deducting the sum assessed and reasonable charges of distraining, and restore the overplus to the owner thereof; and to break open any House, Chest, Trunk, Box or other thing where any such Goods are, and to call to their assistance any of the Forces next adjacent, to or within the cities, counties, towns or places where any resistance shall be made, or any other Officer or Officers, person or persons Civil or Military whatsoever; which said Forces, Officers and persons, are hereby required to be aiding and assisting in the premises, as they will answer to the contrary at their perils. And if any question or difference happen upon the taking of such distress between the parties distrained or distraining, the same shall be ended and determined by the said Commissioners, or any two or more of them;& the said several Commissioners, or any two or more of them, are hereby authorised to use such other lawful ways or means for the speedy levying of the said Assessments, as to them shal be thought fit: And if any person or persons shall neglect or refuse to pay his Assessment, and convey his or their Goods, or other personal Estate, whereby the sum of money so assessed cannot be levied according to this Act; then the said respective Commissioners, or any two or more of them, are hereby authorised to Imprison the persons, and sequester the Estates of every such person, for the advancement of the said Service: And the several and respective Tenants or Tenant of all Houses and Lands which shall be ranted by virtue of this Act, are hereby required and authorised to pay such sums of Money as shall be ranted upon such House or Lands and to deduct out of their Rents so much of the said Rates, as in respect of the said Rents of every such House and Land the Land-lords should or ought to pay and bear; And the said Land-lords, both mediate and immediate, according to their respective Interests, are hereby required to allow such Deductions and Payment upon the Receipt of the Residue of their Rents. And be it Enacted, That every Tenant paying the said Assessment, shall be acquitted and discharged for so much Money as the said Assessment shall amount unto, as if the same had been actually paid unto such person or persons unto whom his Rents should have been due and payable; And if any difference thall arise between Land lord and Tenant, or any other concerning the said Rates, The said several Commissioners or any two or more of them in their several Divisions, shall, and have hereby power to settle the same as they shall think fit: And in case the Proportions set by this Act, upon all and every the respective Counties, Cities, Towns and places, shall not be so fully assessed, levied and paid according to the true meaning thereof, or that if any of the said Assessments shall be ranted or imposed upon any person not being of ability to pay the same, or upon any empty or voided House or Land where the same cannot be Collected or Levied, or that through any other Wilfulness, Negligence, Mistake or Accident, the said Assessment shall fall short and not be paid, That then in all and every such cases, the several and respective Commissioners, Assessors and Collectors aforesaid, and every of them respeccively, are hereby authorised and required to Assess or cause to be Assessed, Collected, Levied and Paid, all and every such sum and sums of Money upon the respective Counties, Cities, Towns or places, or upon the several and respective Divisions, Hundreds and Parishes, where the same shall be Vnassessed, not Colleeted, Levied, or not paid; The said new Assessment to be made, Collected, Levied and Paid in such maner, and by such means as in this Act for the Assessment is declared. And it is further Enacted, That if any person or persons shall find him or themselves aggrieved, that he or they is or are over-rated, and shall within six days after demand made of the sum of Money assessed on him or them, complain to the Commissioners who signed or allowed his or their Assessment; The mayor part of the said Commissioners who signed or allowed his or their Assessment, shall have power upon Examination within eight days after the demand as aforesaid, to relieve such person or persons, and to charge the same upon such other person or persons as they shall see cause: And the said Collectors, and every of them, are hereby required from time to time to pay such sum or sums of Money, as shall be by them Collected by virtue of this Act, to the Receiver-general appointed by the said Commissioners for the County, City or Town wherein they are Collectors for the receiving of the Moneys to be Levided by virtue of this Act. And be it Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That power be, and is hereby given to the respective Commissioners in the several and respective Counties, Cities and Towns in this Act nominated, to appoint in each particular County a general Receiver, who shall receive the Assessments of the said counties from the particular Collectors and Sub-collectors; And the said general Receiver of each particular County shall transmit or cause to be paid, the Moneys by him received, unto the Treasurers at Wars, or where or to whom they shall appoint to receive the same: And the said Treasurers are to allow unto the said Receiver-general in each County a Salary for his pains, not exceeding one penny in the pound upon the clearing his account. And be it further Enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons shall wilfully neglect or refuse to perform his duty in the due and speedy execution of this present Act; The said respective Commissioners or any three or more of them, have hereby power to impose upon such person or persons so refusing or neglecting their duties, such Fine or Fines as to them shall be thought fit, and cause the same to be Levied by Distress and sale of his Goods in maner and form aforesaid: Provided, That no Fine to be imposed by any of the said Commissioners, shall for any one Offence exceed the sum of Twenty pounds, and that all Fines so imposed shall be paid to the respective Receivers general, and by them to the Treasurers at Wars, for the use of the Forces raised by Authority of Parliament: And provided also, That in case any Controversies arise concerning the said Assessments, or the dividing, apportioning or payment thereof, which concern any of the Commissioners by this Act pointed, That the Commissioners so concerned in the said Controversies, shall have no voice, but shall withdraw at the time of the debate of any such controversy, until it be determined by the rest of the Commissioners. And be it hereby Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That no privileged place or person, Body politic or Corporate, within the Cities, counties, Towns and places aforesaid, shall be exempted from the said Assessments and Taxes, but that they and every of them, and also all Fee-farm Rents, and other Rents of the late Kings Revenue, all Rents,& other sums reserved by the late Court of Wards, out of any Wards, Infants or lunatics Estates, and all other maner of Rents, payments and sums of money; and all Annuities issuing out of any Lands within any City or County, shall be liable towards the payment of any sum by this Act to be Taxed and Levied: And all the Tenants of any Fee-Farm Rent, other Rent, sums of Money or Annuities aforesaid are hereby directed and authorised to pay them proportionably, according to the Rates and Assessments by this Act appointed and Enacted: And all such Tenants shall be hereby saved and kept harmless by Authority of Parliament from any further payment of such portion of any such Rent, Rents, Sums or Annuities, either to the Exchequer, to the Committee of the Revenue, or to any person or persons to whom any such Rent, Rents, sums of Money or Annuities as aforesaid shall or ought to be paid to all intents and purposes whatsoever, as fully and as amply as if they had paid the same into the Exchequr, to the Committee of the Revenue, or to any person or persons to whom the same is reserved and become due. And it is hereby Enacted, That all those persons who have left the Commonwealth, and removed themselves beyond the Seas to inhabit( except Merchants, whose affairs do necessary call them abroad) shall be assessed a double proportion upon their Lands, Stocks and Chattels, of what others for the Lands, Stocks and Chattels of the like value should be Assessed. Provided nevertheless, and be it further Enacted, That in case the way or maner of assessing by a Pound Rate in this present Act prescribed, shall prove any way prejudicial or obstructive to the bringing in of the Assessments appointed by this present Act, That then and in all such cases, the said Commissioners in any of the said Cities, Counties, Towns and places before mentioned, where such obstruction shall be or happen, shall appoint a general meeting together, and the mayor part of them then present, may and are hereby authorised for the removal of all obstructions, and the more speedy and effectual execution of this Act, to proceed according to the most just and equal way of Rates held in such places in the Apportioning, Levying and Assessing the respective sums charged upon them, Any thing in this Act contained to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding. Provided always, That it shall and may be lawful, to and for the Commissioners in this Act name, or any three or more of them, for the more just and impartial surveying of any Lands in the several and respective Counties and Divisions, Parishes and places, to appoint two or three such other able Surveyors as to them shall seem meet, though not persons residing within the Limits and Divisions where such Lands lye which are so to be surveyed; And that it shall and may be lawful for the said Commissioners or any three of them, to administer an Oath( if they shall see cause) unto the said Surveyors, for their faithful Discharge of the trust reposed in them, and impartial Dealing in the same. Provided also, That nothing contained in this Act shall be extended to charge any Master, Fellow, or Scholar of any college in either of the universities, or in the college of Winchester, eton or Westminster, or any other Free-Schools, or any Reader, Officer or Minister of the said universities, colleges or Schools, or of any Hospital or Alm-houses, for and in regard of any stipend, wages or profit whatsoever arising or growing due to them in respect of their said several places and employments, in the siad universities, colleges, Schools, Hospitals or Alm-houses; nor to charge any of the Houses or Lands belonging to Christs Hospital, Bartholomw, bridewell, Thomas and Bethlehem Hospital, in the City of London and Borough of Southwark, or any of them, for or in respect of any Rents or Revenues payable to the said Hospitals, being to be received and disbursed for the immediate use and relief of the Poor in the same Hospital. Provided, That no Tenants who hold or enjoy any Lands or Houses by Lease or any other Grant from any of the said Hospitals, Do claim or enjoy any Freedom, Exemption or Advantage by this Act, but that all the Houses and Lands which they so hold, shall be ranted and Assessed for so much as they are yearly worth, over and above the Rents reserved and payable to the said Hospitals. Provided nevertheless, That no clause or proviso in this Act shall extend to the lessening or abatement of the full sum by this Act appointed to be Taxed, Levied and Paid, but that the same be fully Assessed, Taxed and Levied, Collected and Paid in the several and respective Counties, Cities and places aforesaid, in such maner and form, and to such uses as is herein before mentioned and declared: And that the several and respective Commissioners and every of them, shall from time to time give a true and perfect account of all their doings and proceedings in the execution of this Act to the Committee for the Army, or to such other persons as the Parliament shall appoint. ANd whereas the Parliament have by several Acts and Orders, Declared and Provided against taking Free-quarter, or quartering of any Officers or Soldiers in any Houses, except Inns, Taverns, Victualling-Houses or Ale-houses, and appointed several Penalties to be inflicted on the Transgressors of such Acts and Orders as have been in that behalf published; Notwithstanding which Declarations and Orders, several of the people of this Commonwealth, upon pretence of removal or change of Quarters, and the like ordinary occasions have suffered very great prejudice by the Soldiers taking Free-quarter and quartering in their Houses, contrary to the intention of the Parliament; who in the Provission of pay for the Forces, and addition of a competent Allowance of pay to the Soldiery in lieu of Billet, which is still continued to them, Did principally intend the prevention of those unnecessary burdens and Vexations which generally attend the taking of Free-quarter and quartering of Soldiers in private Houses: Be it therefore Enacted, and it is hereby Enacted and Ordained, That one or more of the Officers in Commission of each Troop, Company or party of Soldiers in England, that shall be present with, and have the command of such Troop, Company or party, shall by Ticket under his or their Hand, expressing therein the Christian Name and surname of the Soldier or Soldiers to whom the same shall be given, assign and appoint in what place and House each Soldier under his or their Command shall be quartered: And that no Soldier shall without such Ticket as aforesaid, under pretence of taking Quarter or Billet, Enter into the House of any person or persons whatsoever, contrary to, or without the consent of the persons inhabiting therein. And it is also Enacted and Ordained, That no Officer in Commission, Constable, Headborough, or other person whatsoever, shall henceforth Quarter, or Appoint or Assign the quartering of any Officer or Soldier in England in any House or Houses, Except in Inns, Taverns, Victualling-houses or Ale-houses. And if any Officer or Officers shall, contrary to the intent of this present Act, Quarter, or appoint the Quartering of any Officer or Soldier in any House, Except Inns, Taverns, Victualling-houses or Ale-houses as aforesaid, upon Complaint and Proof upon Oath thereof made before the two next Iustices of the Peace, or two next Commissioners of the Assessments, who are hereby authorised and required to administer such Oath, and transmitting of the said Complaint and Proofs by the said two Iustices of the Peace, or two Commissioners of the Assessments, under their Hands and Seals to the Committee for the Army within Forty days after such complaint made as aforesaid; The Officer or Officers so offending, shall for the first Offence forfeit Fourteen days pay to the use of the Commonwealth( which the Committee for the Army are hereby authorised and required to defalk out of his or their next pay) And for the second Offence shall be cashiered the Army: And also if any Officer or Soldier shall either by virtue or colour of any Ticket or Assignation from his or their superior Officer, or by appointment of any other person, or upon any other pretence whatsoever, take Free-quarter, or enter into the House of any person or persons, Except Inns, Taverns, Victualling-houses or Ale-houses as aforesaid, there to Quarter or Billet contrary to or without the good-liking and consent of the person or persons inhabiting in such House or Houses, upon Complaint and Proof, upon Oath thereof made in such maner and before such persons, and transmitting of the said Complaint and Proofs to the said Committee for the Army, in such form and within such time as is before expressed and declared; The Officer or Soldier that shall so offend by taking Free-quarter, or by Quartering or billeting in any private House, Shall for the first Offence forfeit Fourteen days pay to the use of the Commonwealth; and the Committee of the Army are hereby required to defalk the same out of their next pay accordingly, and for the second Offence be cashiered the Army. And the Committee for the Army are hereby likewise authorised to allow and satisfy to such person or persons in whose House( not being Inn, Tavern, Victualling-house or Ale-house) any Officer or Soldier shall contrary to their Consents, and without their good-liking, Billet and Quarter, or take Free-quarter, such reasonable allowance as they shall think fit, not exceeding Three days pay, according to the quality and daily Allowance of pay made to the persons so quartering in his or their private Houses, or taking Free-quarter as aforesaid, for every night that they shall Quarter therein or take Free-quarter from them. And the said Committee shall also deduct and abate what shall be by them so allowed for Satisfsction as aforesaid, out of the pay that shall be due to such Officer or Soldier. And if any Troop or Company( appertaining to any Regiment) or any part of any Troop or Company shall remove their Quarters, or occasionally march from place to place without a Commission-Officer present with them, the Colonel to whose Regiment such Troop, Company or party doth belong, shall forfeit Fourteen days pay for the same, which the Committee of the Army is hereby authorised and required to deduct accordingly; which forfeiture shall be born by the Field-Officers of the said Regiment proportionably: And in case it shall appear to the Committee of the Army or a council of War, that the Field-Officers of such Regiment have therein done their duty, That then the said Committee or council of War shall have power to order the reimbursing of the said Field-Officers out of the pay of such Troop, Company or party, as shall be found Offenders against this Act: And in case any Troop, Company or party, not belonging to any Regiment, shall so remove or march as aforesaid, That then the Captain to which such Troop, Company or party doth belong, shall forfeit Fourteen days pay to be deducted as aforesaid; And in case such Captain be found innocent as aforesaid, he shall be reimbursed out of the Offenders pay as aforesaid: And that the Iustices of the Peace and Commissioners for the Assessments shall have, and are hereby required to exercise the like power in all and every the Cases aforesaid, to examine and certify as is before appointed in this Act in case of Quartering. Hen: Scobel, clear. Parliamenti. Friday the 19th of December, 1651. Ordered by the Parliament, THat these several persons be authorised and Impowred to Act as Commissioners for the Assessments in these several Counties respectively, as fully to all intents and purposes, as any the Commissioners name in this Act may or have Power to do; viz. Berks. For the County of Berks, Henry Gartridge, Simon Beckley, Thomas Trapham, Edward Keat, John Elwes, Esqs John Goddard Gent. Mr. Mills of Hungerford. Bedford. For the county of Bedford, James Noel Gent. Buckingham. For the county of Buckingham, Thomas Sanders, Esq; Mr. Fisher Mayor of Wickom, Mr. Francis Russel, Mr. William Hawkins, William Scot. Bristol. For the City of Bristol, Bulstrode Whitlock, one of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, Recorder; Sir Henry Vane Knight. Cambridge. For the town of Cambridge, William Bryan. Cambridge. For the County of Cambridge, Mr. Fawtry of Hogginton. cornwall. For the county of cornwall, Richard Lovis Esq; Philip Lower Gentleman, John Baron of Treludick junior Gent. Devon. For the county of Devon, Thomas Stephens of Thoorlston Gent. Shilston Calmady Esq; Henry Luscomb junior of Rathere Gent. Essex. For the county of Essex, Sir John Thorowgood Knight. Isle of Ely. For the Isle of Ely, Robert castle, Francis Underwood, John Thurloe, Gregory Gawsel, Robert Hampson, Baldwyn Arthur, John Walker, Thomas Culpepper, Esqs John Turner Gent. City and County of Gloucester. For the City and County of the City of Gloucester, John Wade Esq; Hertford. For the County of Hertford, Edmond page. of Albots, William Turner, William Hickman, Richard Combs Esq; Captain Rance, William Foxwist. St. Albans. For the Town of St. Albans, Captain Rance. Lancaster. For the county of Lancaster, Sir Thomas Stanley Baronet; Gilbert Ireland Esq; Robert Conliff, Adam Sands, Edward Holbrook, Edward Werden, William show, Edward Aspinwal, Gent. Jeregia Aspin wall Esq; Kent. For the county of Kent, Captain John Blackwel signior, Captain John Blackwel junior, Captain Richard Dean, William Palmer of Bromley Esquire. London. For the city of London, Thomas Lechmere, Captain John Black well signior. Middlesex. For the county of Middlesex, Sir John Trever Knight, John Clendon, Thomas Darling, George Green, Edward Cresset, William Collins, Robert Nelson, John Harrison, Edward carry, Esqs Westminster. For the city of Westminster, Isaac Jowy, Robert Wilson, Joachim Matthews, Edward Carey, Esqs Lieutenant Colonel Sankey. Norfolk. For the county of Norfolk, Lieutenant General charles Fleetwood, John Laurence, Ralph Woolmer, William Steward, Roger Harper, Samuel apprentice, Nicholas Salter, Thomas Sheriff, John Miller, Richard Brown of Arlam, John Balliston, Captain Thomas Garret, Thomas Ket, Mr. Ward of Bewley, Lieu: Colonel Denney, mayor Neave. Notingham. For the county of Notingham, Captain John Black well signior. Oxford. For the county of Oxford, Mr. Matthew Langley Mayor, Mr. Thomas Berry, Mr. Thomas Wicks, Mr. George Potter, Mr. Thomas Dennis, Mr. John Lamb, Mr. James Pennel, Mr. Richard Phillips. Salop. For the county of Salop, Thomas Harris of Prescot Gent. Suffolk. For the county of Suffolk, Robert Gourdon, Thomas Waldgrave. Surrey. For the county of Surrey, Joachim Matthews Esq; Southampton. For the county of Southampton, Mr. Horn, Mr. Richbel, Merchants. Warwick. For the county of Warwick and city of Coventry, William Thornton, John Hawford. Wilts. For the county of Wilts, Richard Escourt of Lincolns-Inn. Lincoln. For the county of Lincoln, Captain John Coney of Boston Gent. Bedford. For the county of Bedford, Bulstrode Whitlock Esq; one of the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal of England, sir Will: briars, sir William butler Kts; Richard Edwards, St. John Charnock, Francis Austrey, John Okey, Edward Osborn, Edward Cater, John Haselden, Robert Lovet, Gains squire, John Cokain, Nathaniel tailor, Joseph Barber, John Smith, Samuel Bedford, Thomas Arnold, Esqs John Manley, John Rush, Thomas Field, Gent. The Mayor of Bedford for the time being; Francis Banister Doctor of physic; John Easton, John Grew, Aldermen; John Spencer, Thomas Baker, Joseph Sair, Gent. Middlesex. For the county of Middlesex, Mark Hildesly Esq; Friday the 19th of December, 1651. ORdered by the Parliament, That this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti.