Veneris Vicesimo sexto Augusti, 1642.  
IT is this day Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, That for the more speedy and effectual provision of sufficient Treasure to be employed in quenching this unnatural War now kindled in the heart of this Kingdom, by Papists, Persons Popishly affected, Traitors, and Delinquents about His Majesty, That the several Persons here under-named, or any three, or more of them, do forthwith repair unto the several Houses or Places of abode of all the Inhabitants, aswell Freemen, as other Resiants or Inhabitants within the which they, or any three, or more of them shall think fit, to be repaired unto; And in the name of both Houses of Parliament do give hearty thanks to so many of them as have already contributed by way of Loane, or Gift, any Money, Plate, Horse, or Arms, according to the Propositions of both Houses of Parliament, heretofore published in that behalf, Assuring all and every of them, that the said Houses are very sensible of their alacrity and duty therein, And do resolve to be as careful of their safety and welfare, as of their own, and to live and die with them in this cause: And likewise, that the said persons here under-named, or any three, or more of them do acquaint, not only those, but especially the rest of the said Inhabitants who have not yet contributed with the necessity of subscriptions for Plate, and Money, still pressing, and accordingly desire, and stir up them, and every of them to underwrite in a Book provided for that purpose (and wherein their names shall be Registered, whether they underwrite or no) such sums of Money and Plate as may testify their real and full performance of their late Protestation, and sacred Vow to Almighty God, and of their readiness to join with the rest of the well affected Subjects of the Kingdom; and us the Lords and Commons, who are resolved to pursue this work with our Lives, Persons, and Estates, for their preservation aswell as for our own. And because the success of this necessary design, depends much upon the speedy dispatch thereof: It is therefore further desired, that all such Persons as shall hereupon subscribe as aforesaid, be desired by the parties employed to take their subscriptions, instantly to bring in one third part of the said Money or Plate subscribed by each of them respectively to the Treasurers for Money or Plate formerly appointed in the Guild-Hall London, who shall thereupon give Receipts for the same in manner and form already Ordered and used▪ And that the second third part of their said Subscriptions be likewise brought in to the Persons and Place aforesaid at the end of one Month next after their Subscriptions; And the last payment at the end of the second Month next after their said Subscriptions. For all which, both Houses of Parliament do hereby engage the Public Faith of the Kingdom, that they shall be repaid, with 8. li. per Centum allowance for the same, according to the said former Propositions. And because the Lords and Commons are very sensible of the good affections of the Citizens of London, their great service to the Public, and readiness to supply the occasions of Parliament: As also, considering their great and extraordinary charge now to be exspended in raising two Regiments more of Foot, and four Troops of Horse, during these times of trouble and imminent danger; together with other necessary provisions for the defence and safety of the City: For the encouragement of the said Citizens, and others, liberally to subscribe to lend Money and Plate upon the Propositions, besides what they have done already; It is further Ordered, That the Treasurers appointed to receive the Money and Plate to be subscribed as aforesaid, shall out of the same pay unto Tho: adam's, Alderman of the said City, and Treasurer, appointed for this purpose, the sum of Twenty five thousand pounds, towards the great and extraordinary charges the said City shall be at for the Reason's aforesaid, viz. One third part thereof to be paid out of the first payment that shall be made by the said subscribers; One other third part at their second payment; And the other third part at the third payment, which the said Subscribers shall make to the Treasurer's aforesaid.