Ffeil Clenennau Letters and Papers 43 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - The Privy Council (named), at the Court at Greenwich, to [Henry Herbert], E[arl] of Pembroke,

Have reason to doubt that the general number of men, armour, horse and equipment are in due order for the defence of the realm, either in Henry Herbert's lieutenancy or in other counties. It is likely that there is a lack, both of numbers of men, by death or removal, and of their armour, weapons and equipment. Request Henry Herbert to choose a suitable time this summer to assemble all the forces under his charge in convenient places and to take a general view and muster of them and their armour, weapons and equipment. Where there is any defect, let him have it supplied, beginning of next term. If anyone who is able to do so refuses to contribute towards such supplies as are necessary and have been assessed for completing the number and proportion required or for any other common charge concerning the force of the country, Henry Herbert should cause bonds to be taken of them, in sums of money to the Queen's use, to appear before the Council to answer their contempt. Henry Herbert should inform the Council beforehand of the characters and offences of such persons. Copy.