Die Lunae. 14. Novemb. 1642.  
WHereas divers well-affected Persons, Citizens of the City of London, and others, have advanced several great sums of money, and other supplies for the safety of the King, Parliament, and kingdom, and also have set forth many soldiers under the several Commands of their Excellencies the Earls of Essex and Warwick: Notwithstanding all which said former Advances, and for the better supply of the said Forces, as also for the more sure preservation and safety of the King, Parliament, and City, which so much concerns the public. And no way to hinder or backward the said former undertakings or intentions; divers of the said well-affected Persons, are and do declare themselves yet willing and ready, further to undertake and advance a considerable number of soldiers, and them to arm, maintain and pay, for several months ensuing, or during these times of dangers and Distractions, for the purposes aforesaid. Provided they may have the public Faith of the kingdom for repayment of all such sums of money, which they shall so advance by way of Loane. All which is Declared by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, to be an acceptable Service to the King, Parliament, and kingdom, and necessarily tending to the preservation of them. And do therefore Order that all such as shall furnish Men, Money, Horse or arms for this Service, shall have the same fully repaid again, with interest for the forbearance thereof from the times disbursed: And for the true payment thereof, do hereby engage to all and every such person and persons, the public Faith of the kingdom. And do further Order, that the Lord Major, and sheriffs of London for the time being, shall by themselves, and such Sub-Committee as they shall appoint to take the said Subscriptions, who are to order the performance of this Service for the advancement thereof.  
John Brown, Cler. Parliament.