His excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, taking [notice?] of the manifold abuses and injuries committed ... rude part of souldiers : (especially where they quarter) ... great damage and prejudice of the people, and to n[...] dishonour and scandall of the whole army, nowithsta[nding] the wholesome lawes and ordinances to the contrary [...] and provided, and the severe punishments inflicted upon the knowne offenders. ... Dated the [blank] day of [blank] 164[blank]