❧ By the Commissioners for the Settling and Securing the Province of ulster. WHereas the Right honourable the Commissioners of the Common-wealth of England, have Commissioned us for the Settling and Securing of these Parts from those Disturbances which the council of State did intimate unto them were like to arise here, through the Designs of the Neighbouring High-landers in Scotland: And whereas many persons here have( to our grief) too much confirmed those fears: In discharge of that trust reposed in us, that the good People here, of the English and Scottish Nation, who have manifested their good Affection towards the present Government, might receive all due Protection and Encouragement. We have thought fit, as the most probable expedient, for the Peace and Settlement of this Province, to Transplant a certain number of such Persons as we judge( by reason of their Interest and disaffections to be therein most dangerous, into the Provinces of Leinster and Munster: And that we might show our tenderness towards them,( notwithstanding their present temper) And that we have no other end in this Action( next to preservation of the Peace in these parts) than their good and welfare; We do hereby Declare, That the ensuing Conditions, or Articles, shall( God willing) be made good to the respective Persons who shall be so Transplanted: viz. First, Valuable consideration in Land, computed as the same was worth in the Year 1640. shall be allowed for the Land, Leases and Houses of such as shall be so Transplanted,( valued as aforesaid) according to their respective Interests, and the Qualifications under which they do fall in the Printed Act for Settlement, of August 1652. entitled, An Act for the settling of Ireland: And to that end Persons of judgement and known integrity, shall be with all convenient speed appointed Surveyors, upon oath, of the value of the said Land, Leases and Houses, of such as shall be removed as aforesaid, according unto such answerable satisfaction shall be given as aforesaid. And whilst the said Surveys are making, the said Persons now removing shall be possessed of such Land by an Estimate according to the rule and proportion aforesaid. And the places whereunto they shall be Transplanted, shall be the parts of the Counties Kilkennie, Typerarie and Waterford, the barony of the Decies in the county of Waterford, bordering upon the Sea: And such other parts of that county near the city of Waterford, where they may with security Inhabit in such places as the Commissioners of the Revenue, or other Persons authorised within those Precints shall appoint. Secondly, The said Persons shall hold such Lands( if the Lands into which they be Transplanted be now waste) and shall pay no Contribution thereout, till November come twelve month: after which time they are to pay proportionable Taxes with the rest of their neighbours. Thirdly, The said persons shall be allowed what wood is necessary either for the building of new, or repairing of old Houses on the said Lands: and the same shall be appointed out of the Common-wealths woods. Fourthly, The said Persons shall and may enjoy by their Agents, the profits of their Lands they now possess, till November next ensuing the date hereof. And notwithstanding that it is the custom of the country, that all Removers pay a Years Contribution after removal, in the places from whence they remove, yet for the further encouragement of the Persons so removing, It is condescended, that they shall pay the Contribution charged on the Lands they now possess in ulster onely, during the time of their holding the said Lands by their said Agents; and not after the first of November next. Fifthly, The State shall( if the said Persons desire it) take of all their corn now upon the ground, being made into Meal, and delivered into the public Stores at a Market price, and shall pay the Money so due to them for it, at what place they shall desire in Ireland. sixthly, Convoys shall be allowed for the Persons and goods of such as shall be so removed. Seventhly, The said Persons shall and may enjoy the freedom of their Religion, and choose their own Ministers: Provided they shall be such as shall be peaceable-minded men towards the authority they live under, and not scandalous: And such Ministers shall 〈◇〉 〈◇〉 a competency for their subsistence, suitable with others in their condition. Eighthly, Such of the said Persons who have no title to Land, shall have Leases of so much as they can Stock at a valuable Rent, and Contribution free( if it be waste when they enter upon it) till November next come twelve month. And we do further Declare, That all those who have signified their willingness to remove on the Conditions tendered, As also any of the rest that yet shall by the 〈◇〉 of June next, signify their willingness to the Commissioners of the Revenue of the Precinct of Belfast, and give in sufficient security to remove as aforesaid, shall have these Conditions fully made good to them, in as ample manner as they are here tendered: And for any others of these Numbers, who shall not by the Day aforesaid so declare their Intentions, and give security for performance as aforesaid, We shall( in order to the public safety) enforce them to remove into such places, with abatement in the Conditions, where they may not be capable of doing that mischief which they give us much cause to believe they onely want power and opportunity to practise in the places where they now are. And because such Persons may not pretend ignorance of what is herein declared, We have inserted their Names at the bottom of this Declaration, with the Names of such other Persons as we find necessary to be removed for the ends aforesaid: Further requiring the Commissioners of Applotment in each respective Quarter, to make known to all and every of the said Persons under name, what is herein Declared, who are to render an Account to the said Commissioners of the Revenue, of their proceedings therein, by the 〈◇〉 with the Names of such as are or shall not be willing to accept of the said Proposals, to the end that such further proceedings may be made therein, as shall be suitable to the purposes aforesaid. Which we do hereby Authorize and require all Officers and Persons concerned herein to execute. Dated at Carickfergus the 23 of May, 1653. Robert Venables, Arthur Hill. William Allen. Henry jones. anthony Morgan. ¶ A List of the Names of such as are to Remove according to the foregoing Declaration. Belfast and Mallone Quarters. LIeutenant Thomas Corston Corp. Thomas mac Cormaok Hugh Doke Robert Cluxton George Martin Alexander Lockard Robert King Quinten Caterwood West Quarters of Carrickfergus. John Murry John russel John red John Young John Donnelson John Hanna james red james Patterson William Kiggard George russel John Homes George Gibson Robert Tikye John clerk signior Patrick Martin Nicholas campbel Andrew red sen. Andrew red jun. Quartermaster Archy Crafford Broad iceland& East Quarters of Carrickfergus. Gilbert Acklis John Dowglessen Capt. Edmonston David mac Clee David Harper John mac Kerger Walter Hutchison Thomas mac Colpin Matthew Logan iceland Magee Magherimorne and Ballineure Quarters. Capt. Robert Kinkead Hugh Hoomes James Lawder Capt. James mac Cullogh John Blare William Gnew John Gnew Six-Mile water Quarters. Capt. George welsh Mr. William show Capt Ferguson Lt. Hewston Lt. Robert Fergison Alex Pringle Andrew Taggart Quintin Kennedy James Cutberd John Wilson Teige O Munts William Crafford William Sloane Mr Arthur Upton John Crafford Mr. Francis show Gilbert mac Nellie Lt. Samuel walls George young John Wilson Antrim Quarters. Capt Henry Sibballs Capt. John Williams Capt John Fisher Capt. John mac Bride Quartermaster Michell mayor Clotworthy David mitchel ensign John Cormicke John Wagh Merchant Robert Shannon John white Quartermaster Fergison Capt James Calmill Lt. James Linsey Lt. James mac Adams Shanes Castle Largee and Toome Quarters. Lt. Col. Walter Stewart Lt. Andrew Adare Henry Verner William mac Cullagh Cornet John show Lt. James Dobbin Ensign John Bryen Thomas Collocke Matthew Hamble Lord of Rockwood Capt. Robert Huston Capt. Jackson Lt. mac Nally Lt. Robert car Lt. james Pont Lt. Hamill Lt. Grimsills Ensign Dobbin Lt. Alexander Cunningham Ensign Robert Cunningham Lt. Martin Robert Porter William Collock Braid Kevit and Clonoghorty Quarters. Thomas Adaire Corp james mac Cullogh William Hamilton John Sprat Lt. Paul Cunningham Cap. William Hewston Sr. Robert Adair Capt Thomas Farborn Capt. David johnston Lt. 〈◇〉 Achumtie Lt. William johnston mayor Alexander Adaire Cornet james Brown Cornet John Stewart Adam johnston james Ewart Kingham Dunbarre halberd Gledston Killilegh and Kilmakenet Quarters. David Kenedy Lt. Hugh campbel Capt. Henry Lancford William Norris William Cunningham George campbel John Gordon of Borsheagh Lt. Erwin Lt anthony Ellis Lt. mac Ilroye Glenarme barony Mr. james show Capt. John show Mr. 〈◇〉 Donnelson John Berry Patrick Agnue jo. show james Crummy Francis Agnue William Grige Randle Buthell james Donnelson Cap Lt. james Humes James Fenton. Roote Quarters. mayor John Stewart Lt. Col. Robert Kennady Capt. james Stewart. Capt. Alexander Stewart Fergus mac Doegall John mac Dogle John boil John Getty Alexander Stewart sen. james Maxwell Capt. Marmaduke shaw John Hencry Cornet Robert Knox Mr William Hutchin Robert Hencry Alexander Scot Lt. james Moneefe Robert Harrute Andrew Rowan Thomas Boyde Samuel Dunbarre Alexander Delap Adam Delap Anthony Kenedy mayor Hugh Montgomery Cornet John Gorden Capt. John Huston Lt. Col. Cunningham John Bell Mr Adam Boyde John read Lt. Arch campbel Mr. John Peeples Mr. Carcart Capt. Arch. Boyde Capt. John Robinson Lt. Thomas Stewart Quartermast. Rob. Stewart Colerane Quarters. John johnston Thomas Abbornatly Edward mac Lellan james johnston Gilbert Collomac Phillip David Wilson Robert Hulton mayor Robert Blare Ensign And. mac Adam Ensign ●●bert Milles Ensign Alexander mac Can Ensign Donnell mac Phesson Castle Reagh, Kilwarlin, and Lysnegarny Quarters Corporal Gilbert Matthews John Strean John Cowtard Robert Graham james Graham John Cowan Thomas Rea Capt. james Mauson Lord of Ards Quarters. The Lord Ards Capt. Charles campbel Capt. William Bukchannon Lt. Hugh Dundas Capt. John Kecth John Montgomery of Movill Lt james Nowell james mac Congw William Catterwood William show Fergus Kennedy Capt. Hugh Montgomery Mr. Hugh Montgomery Lt. John Wilson Lt. Andrew Cunningham Lt. mac dowel of Cumber Little Ards, Grey abbey, and Lysburnogh Quarters. Gilbert Harran Robert Maxwell Robert Ross John park Lt. John Munipenny Lord Clanaboys Quarters. The Lord Clanaboys Lt. Gawen Hamilton Capt. John boil Lt Hugh Wallas james Ross sen. William Hamilton Mr. George Ross John Hamelton of Bally mac gormak Patrick Allen Gawen Hamelton Capt Alexander Stewart William Hamelton jun. John Stevenson Ninion Tate Lt. Edward Bayly Francis Purdy Capt. james Stevenson John Bartly Quar Mr. Edward Magee Ensign james Cooper Lt. Robert Cunningham Lt car Capt. Matthew Hamilton Capt. colen Maxwell David Williamson james Ross jun. Lecale Quarters. Lt. Hugh Montgomery Lt. Lancelot Greece Lt. Thomas Lynsey Lt. 〈◇〉 Woodney Lt John Renalds Capt. John wool james Stewart John Dunbarre John Tenant james Porter Stephen Masor John mac dowel ¶ Dublin, Printed by William Bladen Anno Dom. 1653.