CHARLES R.  
HAving taken special notice of the great Service done to Us in Our absence from this City, by the Officers and Souldiers of the Lord Keepers and earl of Dovers Regiments; the which We shall always, in a very particular manner, aclowledge: And being informed, that very many Persons resident within this City, have neglected and forborn to List themselves in either of the said Regiments, according to former Orders; whereby the duty hath been much heavier, besides the discouragement to those who have done Us so good service in that kind. We do therefore straightly charge and command all Persons whatsoever( except the Members of both Houses of Parliament, or such who shall for their quality or Age be thought fit to be excused by Our Commissioners) forthwith to List themselves, and to do Duty in one of the said Regiments, whereby this City may be the better defended during Our short absence, We intending as soon as We return to ease them of that great service. And We do further direct the Officers of the two Regiments to meet amongst themselves, and to agree upon some Mulct to be paid by all those who are or shall be Listed and neglect to do duty. And We require Our Commissioners to take special care that this Order be observed and executed in every part thereof, and to punish all wilful and obstinate Refusers, in such manner as they shall find necessary for Our Service, and the encouragement of those who are well affencted to it.  
Given at Our Court at OXFORD, this fifth day of November, in the Twentieth year of Our reign. 1644.   

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