Die Mercurii, 4. Jan 1642.  
WHereas many of the Trained Bands and others▪ listed under several colonels and captains, inhabiting within the Cities of London and Westminster, and the county of Middlesex, have neglected to make their appearance in arms, to do such service by day or night, within the Cities and Liberties aforesaid, and in the Tower of London as of them hath been required, being lawfully summoned thereunto by the beat of Drum, or otherwise, for the defence of King and Parliament; the safety of the Cities and Tower of London, with the adjacent parts in the County of Middlesex: for the Reformation of so great a neglect, and for the avoiding of so eminent evils in these dangerous times, that might ensue thereupon; It is this day Ordered by the Lords and Commons now assembled in Parliament, That the colonels, captains, and Lieutenants, of the Trained▪ Bands or others in the Cities of London and Westminster, and Suburbs thereof, and the County of Middlesex, may inflict the punishment of two days' Imprisonment without bail, or mainprize, or the Mulct of five shillings for supply of the service, upon such soldiers under their Commands, as shall not repair to their colours at the time appointed, and do their duties there, when, and as often as they shall be thereunto required▪ unless they be reasonably excused; And that made known to the captain or other chief Officers, or being come to their colours, shall depart, before they be lodged, or being to find arms for others, shall refuse to provide them, or to deliver them, when, and as often as they shall be thereunto required.  
John Browne Cler. Parliamentorum. April 6. London Printed for John Wright, in the Old-bailey. 1643.   

BY virtue of an Ordinance of both Houses of Parliament, of the fourth day of January last past, for the committing to Prison, all such Persons as have neglected to make their appearance in arms, within the City of London and liberties thereof, being lawfully summoned by the beat of the Drum or otherwise; These are in His majesty's name, strictly to will and require you to take into your custody the bodies of_____ Citizens of London, of the company of the Trained Bands of the said City of London, under the command of_____ who have been lawfully summoned to make their appearance in arms, the_____ of this instant_____ to do service for the defence of King and Parliament, and the safety of the said City of London, neglected so to do; and being demanded five shillings for supply of the said Service, refused to pay the same, and them safely to convey and deliver to the Keeper of the Compter, together with a Warrant bearing date even with these Presents: And herein you are not to fail as you will answer the contrary at your peril.  
Given under my hand this_____ Day of_____  
To the Constables of_____ and to all and every of the Constables of the City of London and Liberties thereof.