On the Method of Plants

3. We humbly think fit, that the Platform A level raised floor or terrace constructed to support heavy artillery. at the South-west-point, should be taken up, and the Rubbish taken away, and the Platform laid upon the Rock, and that there be a Breast-work A temporary low wall or railing built breast-high to protect defenders from enemy fire. made there.

4. We humbly think fit, that the Roof of the Castle be new Coated with Tarris original: "Tarris" — a waterproof volcanic ash cement, often imported from the Rhineland for use in cisterns and flat roofs., Brick, or Lime.

Whereas His Sacred Majesty our dread Soveraign King Charles II., is engaged in a bloody War against the States of the United Provinces The Dutch Republic; this refers to the Second Anglo-Dutch War., we His Majesties most loyal and obedient Subjects, having due respect to His Majesty, and the welfare of these Islands under the protection of the Almighty, desire to use and improve all lawful ways and means possible for the defence and security of these Islands. Upon an especial view, finding the Castle and Forts of these Islands are much decayed and out of repair, which earnestly calls for, and requires speedy redress; and seeing the means and necessaries for the effecting thereof, must be purchased; and well knowing, that by His Majesties gracious Letters Patents A public document from the monarch granting a right, monopoly, or title., and the Honourable Companies Printed Book of Laws, the Proprietors, their Assigns and Successors, are ingaged to defray the publick charges of these Islands; and understanding there are in the possession of the Sheriff of these Islands, some of the Companies Goods (so called): we the Freeholders Landowners with permanent tenure., Inhabitants of these Islands, being Members of the Company, and their Assigns and Successors, having a real interest in them; do think it meet to Enact, and therefore by this present General Assembly, and by the Power and Authority thereof,

Be it Enacted for the present and speedy reparations of the Castle and Forts of these Islands, and other especial and publick services and uses; That whatsoever Goods, Rents, Moneys, Royalties and Commodities, belong to the Publick, NOW in the hands of Mr. Anthony Joyner Sheriff of these Islands, shall remain in the possession of the said Sheriff for the present; and to be forthwith laid out for the said needful reparations of the Castle and Forts, and defraying other Publick Charges.

Whereas the Ships and Vessels belonging to these Islands, have an unreasonable Imposition A tax or duty., to their great damage, laid upon them, of Pilotage The fee paid for the services of a pilot to navigate a ship through dangerous or local waters., for the bringing in, and carrying out of the said Ships or Vessels, although the Master or Owner thereof have sufficient abilities in themselves to perform the same; and it is ordered in the Printed Book of Laws, that Officers Fees for their service shall be such, and no other, as shall be Rated and set down by the General Assembly from time to time: Therefore we have thought it meet to Enact, and by the Power and Authority of this present General Assembly,

Now Be it Enacted, That any Ship or Vessel belonging to the Inhabitants of these Islands, sailing out of any of the Ports and Harbours