WHEREAS We are informed that the distraction of the times, or the evil purpose of Our Enemies hath discouraged Our true and loving Subjects from ma­king or providing of quantities of Hay, Oats and Straw in and about Our City of Dublin, and else­where in this Kingdom: We have thought fit, by the Advice of Our Privy Council, and do hereby or­der and require all Farmers, Innkeepers, and others used to make and provide Hay, Oats, and Straw, that they provide the same as they were accustomed to do; and We shall take particular care that such Hay, Oats and Straw shall be paid for by all such of Our Officers and Souldiers as shall make use of the same. And We require all such persons so providing such Hay, Oats and Straw, and that are not paid for the same, to apply themselves to one of Our Secretaries for redress, and We shall take care that no wrong be to them done; of which We require all persons to take notice. And We do strictly Charge and Command, that none of Our Officers or Souldiers, or others, Horse or Dragoons, shall dare attempt to tread or spoyl any Meadows, upon any pretence whatsoever.

Given at Our Court at our Castle of Dublin the 20th day of August, and in the Fifth Year of Our Reign.

God Save the King.