SIR,
IN obedience to the Instructions (which I well en∣deavour punctually to observe) I have taken the bold∣nesse humbly to present you this Account, that upon my first accesse into these pats, I distributed the deputati∣ons and Instructions to the severall Deputy Lieutenants therein concerned, and we have appointed a meeting of all the Deputy Lieutenants and Captaines in the County, upon Monday next: In the meane time it shall be the worke of my endeavour, to dispose and incline the Countrey to contribute their assi∣stance to the publike service, which I suspect may be the more difficultly obtained, because it is confidently beleeved and expected by many (who prepare accor∣dingly) that his Majestie intends within short time to come into these parts, and to prepare the Countrey for his assistance and entertainement, hath issued a Com∣mission of Array to the Lord Strange, wherein (it is