A true Copy of the Lord STRANGE His Warrant, for putting in execution the illegal Commission of Array in LANCASHIRE.  
To all and every the High Constables in the Hundred of Amounderves.  
WHereas his Majesty by his Proclamation dated at York the 12 day of this month of August, hath declared; that an Army of Horse and foot is in a 
a That is a lie.  Rebellious manner raised in the South parts of this kingdom by 
b The commissioners of Array may apply that to themselves.  ill-affected persons who are now traitorously and Rebelliously marching in battle Array against his Majesty, contrary to their duty and allegiance, and that he intendeth upon Monday next, being the 22. of this instant August, to set up his Standard royal: and whereas his Majesty by his Commission under his highness' great seal, hath authorized and appointed me Lieutenant general of this and other Counties, to raise forces of Horse and foot soldiers, to attend his Majesty, for the defence of his Majesty and the true 
c Here let the world judge whether Papists will defend the true Protestant Religion, and whether base and begga●ly cavaliers that have nothing to lose, but hope to raise themselves by ruins) will maintain the Subjects liberty and property; and whether Delinquents (that are great incendiaries) would maintain the being of Parliaments, that dare not look the Parliament in the face.  Protestant Religion, their Liberties, Properties, and the very being of Parliaments; These are to require and command you, that you summon and warn all Knights, Esquires, Gentlemen and freeholders, within your several divisions, chargeable with arms, and all such as are of ability to provide and maintain arms, and are well affected to his majesty's Service 
d If they be not Popish Recusants, they may thank the Pope for it, who hath given dispensations to take the Oath of Allegiance & Supremacy, that they might do the more hurt with less susption.  (Popish Recusants always excepted) that they be at Preston upon Tuesday next, being the 23 of this instant August, by 10. of the clock of the forenoon, where I intend if it please God to be there, further to acquaint them with the particulars of his majesty's Commands, and to confer and advise with them of the best and speediest way to advance and further his majesty's Service in this behalf, which I doubt not, but 
e I hope and believe all good Subjects will not.  all good Subjects will readily and willingly perform, and that they will in the mean time consider and take into their thoughts, what aid or assistance they or their neighbours, tenants and friends can and will by their means yield to his Majesty in this needful occasion, and will prepare to have the same in readiness: fail not as you tender his majesty's Service, and will answer the contrary at your perils.  
Given under my hand and seal, at my manor of Lathum this 17. of August, Anno Dom. 1642. James Strange.   

At LONDON Printed, Anno Dommini, 1642.