Die Martis Martii, 11. 1644 : it is ordered and ordained by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, that Sir Thomas Fairfax, for the more speedy raising, perfecting, and compleating of the army whereof hee is appointed commander in cheife, shall have power to take into the same, all such lievtenants, serjeants and other under officers and souldiers as he shall thinke fit, ...