blazon or coat of arms incorporating the Commonwealth Flag (1649-1651) THe Contractors for sale of the Lands and Possessions of the late King, Queen and Prince, have resolved to begin their sittings for Sales upon Monday the Fourth of March, 1649. as to all such of the said Lands (Only) before that time Surveyed, and Certified to the Register, whereof there shall be immediate Tenancies; from which day the respective preemptions of the immediate Tenants are to begin: And for all such of the Lands, whereof there are such immediate Tenancies, and whereof the Surveys shall be returned after that day, the said respective preemptions to commence according to a late Additional Act of the 18th of Febr. 1649. William Tayleure Clerk, attending the Contractors.