To all justices of the Peace, Mayor, Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Ministers, Constables, Churchwardens, Headbourroughs, and to all other Officers, and well disposed People whatsoever.  
THese are to certify that the Bearers hereof Andrew Dalton Gentleman with his wife, sister, and children, by means of the late horrid rebellion in Ireland were deprived of a full estate in the County of Waterford, and Province of Munster to the value of 300 per annum, besides their personal estates, amounting to the value of 900 and upward, as is well known by the attestation of many Honourable personages and Gentlemen of quality, through which disasters they are brought by the providence of God to utter misery, no way able to subsist, having a great charge of children in a miserable condition. But petitioning to the late Parliament for redress could yet procure little or no relief.  
In tender consideration whereof, we whose names are subscribed do request the Venerable Clergy to publish this their sad condition to their respective Congregations, and to animate the hearts of their people (under God) to this most pious work, verily believing that they are fit objects of a general compassion.  
We also desire the assistance of all Constables, Church wardens, and other Officers whatsoever to be so ingenious as to afford them necessary accommodation fit for travel and repose to people of their rank and quality, allowing them competent lodging in due time to avoid the danger of the law, desiring all Officers now under, his Highness the Lord Protector to suffer them to pass without molestation, and so to repair to Ireland within eight months and no longer,  
Dated at Westminster February 23. 1653.   

THe Premises have been examined is allowed of by us Commissioners for the Irish affairs, being appointed by his Highness the Lord Protector, and the Right Honourable the Council of State, and is commended unto your charity, and allowed to travel to their friends, Eight months from the date hereof, and no longer; then to take shipping for Ireland the former place of their habitations.  
Given under our Hands at Westminster, this 20 day of Feb: 1653. 

james Armachanus.  
Alex. Ranelaugh  
john Ward.  
Rob. Forbe.  
William. Cole.  
Tho. Hammond.