January, 1647/8
[19 January, 1647/8.]
Ordered, by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament,
That no Wool of the Growth of Ireland be transported, in any Ship
or Vessel, into any Parts out of that Kingdom (except into the
Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales), upon any Warrant
or Pretence whatsoever, upon Pain of Forfeiture of the said
Wools; and that the Commissioners and Officers of the Customs
and Ports in that Kingdom do take effectual Care, and employ
their Diligence, that this Order be duly observed; and that they
be very careful to take good Security, to the Double Value of the
Wools shipped, that the Transporters will unship and deliver the
said Wools in some Port of the Kingdom of England or Dominion
of Wales; and that they will not transport the said Wools into
any other Parts or Places whatsoever; and that they do bring
Certificate that they have delivered the same accordingly; and
that the Governors of the Provinces, and Commanders in Chief
of the Forces in that Kingdom, do give Order and Charge, and
take Care, that all the Officers of Forts whom it may concern
do duly observe this Order.