Impressment of Soldiers Act 1640
Recital that great Commotions, &c. have been raised in Ireland.
IIProviso for Clergymen, Students in the Universities and of Law, the Trained Bands, and other Persons herein named.
IIINo Reward to be taken, or corrupt practice used, in executing Act; Penalty £20.
IVProviso for Menial Servants of Members, &c. of Houses of Parliament; for the Isle of Wight, Anglesey, & Cinque Ports.

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Impressment of Soldiers Act 1640X1

1640 CHAPTER 28 16 Cha 1

An Act for the better raising and leavying of Souldiers for the present defence of the Kingdoms of England and Ireland.

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X1Abbreviated title derived from Chronological Table of the Statutes: Covering the Period from 1235 to the End of 1971 (London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1972)