GEORGE Lord GORING, general of all His majesty's Forces of Horse, that are, or shall be raised in the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales, and lieutenant-general to His highness' Prince Rupert of this Western Army.  
Whereas divers Inhabitants of this County, and the County of Somerset, under a pretence of securing themselves from the plundering of the soldier have assembled themselves in a tumultuous manner, and have not only denied all such aids, and Contributions as they have formerly paid, and as hath been of late necessary for the support of His majesty's Forces, but also have adhered unto the Enemy, some out of their own Disloyalty, and others being seduced by the cunning and malignity of ill-affected persons; These are to declare unto all persons whatsoever, That if any such violence, or plundering hath been used by the soldier, it hath neither been tolerated by the principal Officers, nor have any persons that offended in that kind scap't unpunished with Death, when complaint and due proof hath been made thereof: And if any such injuries shall be done by any of this Army, to any persons whatsoever hereafter, severity of Justice shall pass upon them that appear to be guilty in the least degree▪ And to the end that the Army may be as well supplied with Necessaries as the country protected from violence; These are, in His majesty's Name, straightly to require all persons, that lately, under the name of Club-men, or otherwise, of their own accord, or by the persuasions, or compulsion of the Enemy, have taken up Arms▪ or have appeared at any tumultuous or rebellious Assemblies, in the Counties of Devon or Somerset, or any ways adhered to, or assisted the Enemy, or opposed His majesty's Forces in the levying of the usual Rates, or Contributions, or Provisions for the supply of His majesty's Army, or Garrisons, forth with to desist from the same, and to render and submit themselves, and to bring in their Arms, either into this Army, or into any of His majesty's Forts, or Garrisons that are nearest to them, within two days after the publication hereof, in their several Hundreds. And as I shall proceed against such persons as Enemies to the Good and Peace of these Counties, that shall either adhere openly to the Enemy, or assist them with any kind of Provisions or supplies, or refuse to obey all such Warrants as shall be sent them from the Commanders of His majesty's Armies, or Garrisons, for the necessary supply of both, or forsake any of their Houses upon the approach of His majesty's Forces; so I shall endeavour to protect these, to the uttermost of my power, against all force, or violence whatsoever, that appear ready to supply His majesty's Army, and join with it for the defence of their Counties.  
Dated at Exon the 20. day of September, 1645. GEORGE GORING. God save the King.