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172 Martial men of good experience to be sent down to all the maritime counties, both to take the musters and train the men, and to remain here upon occasion to direct the soldiers under the lieutenants.

All horses especially to be had in a readiness.

Good store of pioneers, spades, shovels, mattocks, and like instruments to be provided.

Forces to be put in a readiness for an army, if need shall require, under a general appointed, that may be assembled at such place as may serve to second the forces that are attempted to impeach the landing of the enemy in all the west parts, who may be directed to give all annoyance, alarms, and continual impeachment to the enemy, and fight with him upon advantage.

Another to be in readiness out of the inland counties to come to London, if that shall be thought necessary, that may serve both for defence of her majesty's person, and of those maritime counties not far distant.

If the enemy should make towards Calais, then the Thames above Gravesend to be regarded, and some good shipping placed there, or other device.

A place where the river Lee doth enter into the Thames hath been thought of as most convenient to fortify; for if the enemy land on Essex side, he must need pass these rivers, which must be guarded also in all places of descent.

The master of the ordnance to give a note of the munition in store, and what is fit to be presently provided.

Victuals.

A commission of the victuals to be appointed.

Fire works to be provided in the several ports, and to go with the ships, that shall be set forth.

Pinnaces to discover.