May, 1645
[3 May, 1645.]
Whereas, by the Votes and Resolutions of both Houses of
Parliament, of the 11th of April, 1644, it is Ordained, That
Committees be nominated and appointed, by the joint Advice of
both Kingdoms, of such Numbers and Qualities as shall be by
them agreed on, to be sent with all convenient Speed to reside
with the British and Scottish Forces in Ireland, under the
Command of the Right Honourable the Earl of Leven, and to be
enabled with all ample Instructions, by the joint Advice of both
Kingdoms, for the Regulation of the said Forces, and the better
carrying on of that War; and whereas the Parliament of Scotland
hath appointed Committees, and have sent some of them to
reside there, for the Purposes aforesaid, in Pursuance of the said
Votes: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do
nominate, ordain, and appoint, Arthur Annesley Esquire, Sir
Robert King Knight, and William Beale Colonel, or any Two of
them, to be a joint Committee with the said Committees and
Commissioners of Scotland, to advise, consult, and direct,
concerning the carrying on and managing of the War in that
Kingdom, for the best Advantage thereof, wherein they are to
observe and follow such Instructions, Orders, and Directions, as
they shall herewith, or from Time to Time hereafter, receive from
both Houses of Parliament, or from the Committee of both
Kingdoms residing at Westminster Provided, That this Ordinance shall continue for Eight Months, and no longer.