BY virtue of several Ordinances of Parliament, authorising the Committee of the Militia of London and Liberties thereof, for the better strengthening and assisting of the Trained bands and Auxiliaries thereunto belonging; The said Committee have lately appointed several Commanders of Horse (whose Names are under-written) for the defence of the King, Parliament and City, according to the solemn League and Covenant; And whosoever will bring in Horse, arms, (or pay Riders to be Listed under any of them) or ready Money, or subscribe to pay so much a week (to continue three Months) towards the payment of the said Commanders, and other necessary occasions incident thereunto, it will be accounted by the said Committee of the Militia a very acceptable service, and conduce much to the Ends aforesaid, in these times of imminent danger: And the Deputy and common-council-men in their several Limits and Precincts, are desired to do their utmost endeavour to further this work; and to make return thereof forthwith to the Treasurers and others who sit for this purpose in the Irish-Court in Guildhall. Dated the Fifth of August, 1648.  
Signed in the Name and by the warrant of the Committed of the Militia of London, By Adam banks Clerk to the said Committee.