Die Martis 26. April. 1642.  
IT is Declared by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, That the stopping of the Passages between Hull and the Parliament, and the intercepting of Messengers employed from the Parliament to Hull, or from any that are in the Service of the Parliament, or any Letters whatsoever sent by any, to, or from the Parliament, is a high breach of the privilege of Parliament, which by the laws of this Kingdom, and the Protestation, we are bound to defend with our Lives and our Fortunes, and to bring the Violater thereof to condign punishment.  
And hereby all Lords Lieutenants, and their Deputies authorised by the Ordinance of both Houses of Parliament, all Sheriffs, justices, Majors, Bailiffs, Constables, and other Officers whatsoever, are required to give their uttermost aid and Assistance to all that are employed in the said Service, for their better and more speedy free and safe Passage: And to apprehend all such as by colour of any Warrant or other authority whatsoever, shall endeavour or go about to hinder any that are employed about the same, and them to apprehend, and in safe custody to send up to the Parliament.   

ORdered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, That this Declaration shall be forthwith Printed and Published.  
Jo. Browne Cler. Parl.   

Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, Printer to the Kings most Excellent majesty: And by the assigns of John Bill. 1642.