WHEREAS by Proclamation, dated the Eigh­teenth of May, One thousand six hundred seventy four, We did for the reasons therein expressed, amongst other things therein set forth, inhibit the transportation of several sorts of Corn and Grain mentioned in the said Proclamation, until Michael­mas then next following; and finding that the prices of Corn do still continue very great, and that the stock and store of all sorts of Grain is much les­sened, by means whereof great scarcity may en­sue, unless the said restraint of the exportation thereof be renewed for some longer time. We the Lord Lieutenant and Council, doe therefore hereby in His Maje­sties Name, strictly charge and command all manner of persons whatso­ [...]ver, that they do from henceforth, and until Easter next, forbear to ship, [...]rry, or transport any Wheat, Barly, Rye, Bare, Oats, Pease, Pulse, Meslin, or any sort of Mault or Meal out of this Realm, to any other place whatsoever beyond the Seas, as they will answer th [...] [Page] contrary at their perils. And We require all His Majesties Officers in the several and respective Ports of this Kingdom, and the Farmers of the Great Branch of His Majesties Revenue, that they do seiz all such Grain, Mault, or Meal, as they shall find to be shipt after the date of this Our Proclamation, and before Easter next, with intent to ex­port the same, contrary to the true meaning hereof.

And We do hereby farther require, and in His Majesties Name straightly charge and command all Country-Farmers and Corn masters, and all such who trade or deal in the buying and selling of Corn, and have by them any stores of Wheat, Barley, Rye, Beans, Oats, Pease, Pulse, or any other sort of Grain, Mault or Meal, that they do bring, or cause to be brought such a competent part and portion thereof into the publick open Markets every Market-day weekly, as may supply the Markets with Corn, and furnish the poor with Bread at such Rates as the Markets shall afford.

And We do charge and command all Mayors, Sheriffs, Bayliffs, Portreeves, Magistrates, and all Officers whatsoever, in the several and respective Cities and Towns Corporate of this Kingdom, that they do in their several places and Offices make diligent search, and strict in­quiry after such as are Ingrossers, Forestallers, and Regraters within any their Cities, Liberties, or Towns Corporate of this Kingdom, and cause them to be punished and proceeded against according to Law. And that all His Majesties Iustices of the Peace in the several and re­spective Counties of this Kingdome, doe in their several and re­spective Counties Baronies, Parishes, and places, inquire after and find such out as do ingross and hoard up Corn, Grain, Mault or Meal, to inhance the price thereof, and shall not bring the same, or send compe­tent portions thereof, according to this Our Proclamation, every Mar­ket day weekly, into the publick open Markets, there to be sold at such rates as the Market shall afford, and that they do advertise Vs the Lord Lieutenant and Council thereof, with all convenient speed, that thereup­on such proceedings may be had against such ill-affected persons, as shall be according to Iustice, and the Laws of this Kingdom, which we shall take special care shall be strictly put in execution against so evil doers.