House of Commons Journal Volume 4: 17 March 1646

Die Martis, 17 Martii, 1645.

Prayers.

SIR Gilbert Gerard reports the Amendments to the Ordinance, sent from the Lords, for making Mr. Job Grey Master of the new Hospital or Alms-house in Leicester: The which were twice read; and, upon the Question, assented unto: And the Ordinance, so amended, upon the Question, passed; and ordered to be returned to the Lords, with these Amendments; and the Lords Concurrence desired therein.

Sir Gilbert Gerard is appointed to carry it to the Lords.

A Letter from Mr. Ruthworth, from Truro, of 13 Martii 1645, was this Day read; and ordered to be forthwith printed.

Ordered, That Mr. Heath, the Messenger that brought the Letter of 13 Martii 1645, from Mr. Rushworth, from Truro, this Day read in the House, shall have Twenty Pounds bestowed upon him for his Pains: And that the Committee of Plymouth do pay the same accordingly.

Resolved, &c. That an Invitation shall be now sent, from both Houses of Parliament, to the Prince; to desire him to come in to the Parliament's Quarters, to reside in such Place, and with such Council, and such Attendants, about him, as both Houses of Parliament shall think fit to appoint.

The Lords Concurrence to be desired herein.

Sir Gilbert Gerard is to carry it to the Lords.