By the Council of State. 
A PROCLAMATION.  
Whereas the Council of State is informed, That Livewel Chapman of London, Stationer, having from a wicked Design to engage the Nation in Blood, and Confusion, caused several Seditious and Treasonable Books, to be Printed and Published, doth now hide and obscure himself, for avoiding the Hand of Justice, The Council do hereby charge and require the said Livewel Chapman (at his uttermost peril) to appear and render himself to the Council at Whitehal, on or before Monday next, to answer such things as shall be objected against him. And they do further enjoin and require, That no Person or Persons whatsoever, within the Cities of London or Westminster, or the late Lines of Communication, or elsewhere, do conceal or harbour the said Livewel Chapman, but that he and they, do discover and use their best endeavours, to produce him before the Council: And if any Person or Persons shall after publication hereof, harbour or conceal the said Livewel Chapman, every such Person shall be esteemed and exemplarily proceeded against, as an Enemy to this Commonwealth, and the peace thereof: And all Officers, both Civil and Military, are required and authorised, upon discovery of the said Livewel Chapman, forthwith to seize and secure him, and to bring him in custody before the Council.  

Wednesday, 28 March, 1660. At the Council of State at Whitehal.  
ORdered, That this Proclamation be forthwith Printed and Published.  
Will. JESS OF Clerk of the Council.    

London, Printed by Abel Roper and Thomas Collins, Printers to the Council of State.