The Privy Council, Whitehall, to the Lord President,
- Clenennau letters and papers 365 [RESTRICTED ACCESS]
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- 1618/19, Feb. 11.
Reference to military preparations throughout Christendom. The King has therefore to keep a vigilant eye on the safety of his own dominions by requiring a more speedy supply of all defects in the armed forces of the realm than has yet been performed in time of peace. General view and muster ordered by His Majesty's special command, and order to repair all defects in numbers and arms. It is high time at length after so many admonitions that the troops of horse be filled up and made complete. Arms provided by the clergy to be disposed amongst the trained bands and the troops of horse. Trained bands to be ready at ten days' warning. Powder and match to be provided in such proportions as in the time of the late Queen, and in such quantity as is expressed in the foot of the letter, to be laid up and kept in the places there mentioned. Order for the repair of the beacons which are altogether neglected and decayed. Certificate required between now and the 11th April next. Appended: Quantities of powder required within the Lieutenancy specified, and where they are to be kept. Copy.