Die Martis, 21. Februarii, 1642.  
Whereas in these times of eminent danger, there is by Order of Parliament a Fleet preparing, for the defence of this and other his majesty's Dominions, much greater than hath been heretofore usual, presently to go out, for the speedy manning whereof, with able Mariners, all possible diligence is to be used.  
It is this day thought fit, and Ordered, by the authority of both Houses of Parliament, That no Ships, nor vessels whatsoever, which now are, or shall come into the River of Thames, be permitted to go out thence upon any Voyage or other occasion, until the said Fleet be completely manned, except such, whose just Occasions shall appear unto the Lords and others, Commissioners for the Admiralty, to be so pressing and urgent, that the Interruption of those Ships would be a prejudice to the State; And the said Commissioners are to take notice of this Order, and to cause the same to be put in Execution accordingly.  
John Browne Cleri. Parliamentorum.   

LONDON, Printed for John Wright, dwelling in the Old-Bailey. 1642.