WHereas the Committee for the Militia of London, taking into consideration, that not withstanding their Commismission, directed to their Sub-Committee sitting at Salter's Hall in Breadstreet, for the listing of all persons fit for the wars, and forming them into several Regiments, and arming such persons as they are able to furnish, and notwithstanding the several directions issued out from the same Sub-Committee to the alderman's Deputy, and the rest of the Common Councellmen and Constables in the several Wards, and the great pains and care formerly taken in the prosecution of the same, the business is not yet brought to effect: A speedy performance whereof is required: These are therefore according to renewed directions by the Militia in that behalf given to request you, the alderman's Deputy, and the rest of the common-council-men of the Ward, with such of this Company, as present this unto you, to review and rectify the said Lists, according to the Instructions formerly given; as also to inquire what arms have been received by any person or persons, for the service of the State in the Auxiliary Companies within your Ward, and who else are able to arm themselves, their Servants or others, and the same to return to the said Sub-Committee, with your several names thereunto subscribed, that they may give an account thereof unto the Committee for the Militia, which is forthwith expected; And you the Constables of the Ward, and each of you are to be aiding and assisting in the premises, as oft as occasion shall be, hereof you are entreated not to fail as you tender the safety of the City, and what may depend thereupon.  
Dated at Salter's Hall in Breadstreet this fourth day of April, Anno Dom. 1644. Edward Peed Clerk to the Committee. By order of the said Committee.  
To the alderman's Deputy and the rest of the Common council men of the Ward of and to the Constables of the same Ward and to each of them respectively▪