Commune Concilium tent. vicesimo septimo die Iulii, 1648.
FOrasmuch as this Court did apprehend the great danger the Parliament and City is in, in regard of the many Commotions in this Kingdom, and the distractions thereof; And that a convenient number of Horse to joyn with the other Forces of this City, would be very usefull and serviceable for the safety and preservation both of Parliament and City: Therefore this Court doth now Declare, That it shall be taken as an acceptable service in any that will voluntarily List any Horses, or contribute any Money thereunto, and declare themselves therein unto the Committee of the Militia of London; And to be under such Commanders, and observe such directions (tending to the welfare and safety of the Parliament and City) as the said Committee of the Militia shall appoint. And the said Committee are to appoint Treasurers to receive such Moneys, Horse, and Armes as shall bee voluntarily advanced towards that work, and to take Subscriptions to that purpose, and to be by them employed accordingly: And they are from time to time to acquaint this Court of their progresse and proceedings therein; and to receive their further directions concerning the same, as occasion shall require.