By the Protector. A proclamation commanding a speedy and due execution of the lavvs made against the abominable sins of drunkenness, profane swearing and cursing, adultery, fornication, and other acts of uncleannesse; : for observing the assize of bread, ale, and fewel; and touching weights, and measures; for setting the poor on work, and providing for the impotent and aged poor, and punishing rogues and vagabonds, taking accounts of church-wardens and overseers of the poor; and against disturbing of publick preachers, and profanation of the Lords day..
England and Wales.Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell)
London: : printed by Henry Hills and Iohn Field, printers to His Highness.,
1655..
"Given at White-Hall the ninth day of August, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand six hundred fifty and five. Published by His Highness special command.".
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