Die Martis. 23 May 1648.  
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in PARLIAMENT.  
For settling of the Militia in the County of Hereford.  
BE it Ordained by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that these persons following, viz. Walter Lord Viscount Hereford, Leicester Devereux Esquire, Sir Edward Powell Baronet, Sir Robert Harley Knight of the Bath, Sir Robert Pie Senior Knight, Franc●● Kirle Esquire, High sheriff of the County of Hereford, Edward Harley, Thomas Baskervile Edward Pitt Esquires, Walter Kirle, William Littleton, Robert Kyrle Robert Harley, John Scudamore of Ken Church, Samuel Mare, Bennet Hoskins, John Birch, William Crowther, Ambrose Elton Junior John Puteshall, Francis Pember, John Flacket, Junior, Thomas Rawlins Esquires; Major Thomas Blaney, captain Priamus Davies, and Thomas Eton Gentleman; Shall be Commissioners for the Militia, in the County of Hereford, for the better securing and safety of the Parliament and the sai● County; And shall have power and Authority, and are hereby Authorized by themselves, o● any five or more of them to put the said County into a posture of defence, and to raise Forces Horse and Foot, and them to List, arm, and exercise; and to form them into Regiments, Troops and Companies, and them to Muster, Array and weapon from time to time in places fit for that purpose: And to appoint over them Colonels, captains, and other Officers from time to time by Commissions under the hands and seals of the said Commissioners, or any seven of them, as often as there shal● be occasion in that behalf: And shall have power, and are hereby authorized by themselves, or thei● said Commanders and Officers to lead, conduct and employ the said persons arrayed, and weaponed fo● the suppression of all Rebellions and Insurrections that shall or may happen within the County aforesaid According as the said Commissioners, or any five of them shall from time to time give directions, or shal● be otherwise directed from time to time by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, or the Committee sitting at Derby house: Any former Order, Declaration, or other matter to the contrary hereof in any wise notwithstanding. And for all and every their doings herein, the said Commissioners and all and every the said Person and Persons shall be saved harmless and indemnified by the Authorit● of Parliament. Provided that this Ordinance and every thing therein contained shall continue fo● the space of six months, and no longer.  

Die Martis. 23 May 1648.  
ORdered by the Lords Assembled in Parliament, That this Ordinance be forthwith Printed and published.  
Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    

LONDON, Printed for John Wright at the King's Head in the old Bayley. 1648.