ROBERT Earl of ESSEX, captain general OF THE Army employed for the Defence of the Protestant Religion, the Safety of his majesty's Person, and of the Parliament, the preservation of the laws, Liberties, and Peace of the kingdom, and protection of His majesty's Subjects from violence and oppression.  
To all those whom it may concern;  
WHereas I am informed that diverse Officers and soldiers belonging to the Army under my Command, by licence or otherwise are now remaining in and about the Cities of London and Westminster, and parts adjacent; It is my express will and pleasure, and I do hereby declare, that if any the said Officers or soldiers whatsoever, shall not forthwith upon publication hereof made, repair to their several Quarters in the Army before to morrow next in the Evening, being the 19 of this instant Month of May, there to attend the duties of their places, and to receive further order from Me, that every such Officer and soldier, not having after this Proclamation made a particular licence from Me, shall be forthwith cashiered, and also proceeded against by the council of war, according to the Rules of martial Discipline. And if any person whatsoever residing within the said Cities and liberties, or else where, shall conceal or withhold any such Officers or soldiers from their attendance; I do hereby declare that such persons shall be further proceeded against by the council of war, as persons ill affected to the State, according to their several offences. And I do hereby require all justices of the peace, Bailiffs, Constables, and all other his majesty's officers and loving Subjects whatsoever, to be aiding and assisting in the discovery and prosecution of such as shall contemn or neglect this command, so much importing the good and welfare of the Army, raised for the service of the King, Parliament and kingdom.  
Given under my Hand and seal at Arms this 18. day of May, Anno Domini 1643. ESSEX.   

It is His excellency's pleasure that this Proclamation be forthwith Printed.  
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