Quarto. [2], 34pp. In this edition, line eight of title reads 'Forces within this Kingdom, under'. Bound by Mudie in nineteenth century gilt-tooled light brown calf, supralibros of Fairfax of Cameron to upper board, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed, spine sunned. Marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, armorial bookplate of Fairfax of Cameron to FEP.

A Parliamentary ordinance authorising additional finances for the maintenance of the army under Thomas Fairfax, third Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1612- 1671); issued in consequence of the threat of Presbyterian hostilities.

In early 1647 the New Model Army and its leadership had both practical and ideological reservations against the Presbyterian faction, led by Denzil Holles. These came to a head in June 1647 when pro-Presbyterian rioters broke into the Palace of Westminster demanding the return of King Charles I and the repeal of the Militia Ordinance. Independent MPs and the Speakers fled to the protection of the Army, commanded by Fairfax and the Council of War, who disrupted attempts to replace their leadership and destroy their own power-base by leading the Army into London on August 6th.