An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament concerning a new excise upon allum, copperas, Monmouth-caps, and hats of all sorts

hopps, saffron, starch, and all manner of silkes or stuffes made in this kingdome, and many other goods and commodities imported, made, or growing in this kingdom, not formerly paying excise : for the present payment of such pressing debts as are due unto severall handicrafts men and other persons for armes, ammunition, and for other services of the state