THE RESOLVTION OF THE ARMY, concerning the Kings Majesties going to Richmond, and their further determination touching their proceedings with the Parliament of England, and the Citizens of London.

Likewise his Majesties last PROPOSITIONS TO THE Honorable Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, and His loyall and faithfull Subjects, the Citisens of London.

Wherein is declared, His Majesties gallant Resolution to unite Himselfe with His two Houses of Parliament and to settle peace and Truth within the Kingdome of England, and Dominion of Wales.

Together with certaine Propositions sent from His Majesties Royal Court at Newmarket, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax at St. Albanes, concerning the Kings Majesty, the Parliament, and the ARMY.

London Printed for Iohn Willet, Iune 24. 1647.

The Kings MAJESTIES Desires and Propositions To both houses of Parliament, and the Citi­zens of London concerning the preservation and safety of His Majesties Royall Person.

Worthy Sir,

HAving received your last, dated June 19. I find an earnest expression, wher­in you desire to be satisfied in that great bu­sinesse now in dispenbe betwixt the King, Parliament, and Army; and indeed, it is a [Page] businesse of high concernment, the eyes of the whole Kingdome being fixed upon this great Object.

But some rumour it abroad, that although we have his person, we cannot attaine his heart; for it is said, that his Maiesty hath lately sent a Message (or Declaration) to the Militia and Citizens of London, declaring his resolution and intention concerning the present design of the Army; the heads wher­of, I shall briefly communicate unto you, as followeth:

The first Proposition. 1. His Majesty doth propound, that He hath no desire to comply with the proceedings of the Ar­my saying, that he admired at their actions, and wondred by what Authority they durst presume to do that which they have already done.

2. That He desired to reside no longer at New­market, for he found himself an absolute priso­ner, but with all willingnesse, (according to the Votes of both Houses of Parliament) would take his Journey towards Richmond, that so a firme Peace might speedily be setled within the King­dome of England and Dominion of Wales.

[Page] 3. That his Maiesty desires nothing more ear­nestly, then to joyn with his two Houses of Par­liament assembled at Westminster, that so by the happy uniting of the Head and Body, there may be a speedy composure of all differences now a­rising within this languishing Kingdome.

4. That for His Maiesties having any cor­respondencie with the present designes or actions of the Armie, He doth declare to all his loving Subjects the contrary, protesting against all their proceedings, and that whatsoever they heard to the contrary, desired them not to believe, no, though un­der his own hand, unlesse they spake with one who had it from his own mouth.

Thus have I given you the chiefe heads of his Maiesties late Propositions to the Citi­zens of London for a safe and well-groun­ded peace, I shall now endeavour to satisfie your expectation, concerning the late Pro­positions sent from the Commissioners at Newmarket, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax at St. Albanes, which followeth in these words:

1 According to the Votes of both Houses of Parliament, you are required to deliver the [Page] person of the King to such persons as both Houses shall appoint, to be placed at Rich­mond, under such guards, and in such man­ner as they shall think fit. And secondly, that your Excellency would be pleased to send a speedy answer to the Votes of both Houses, concerning the removall of the per­son of his Maiesty from Newmarket to Rich­mond.

After reading of the said Propositions, the Generall summoned divers Collonels, Lieutenant-Colonels, Majors, and Captains to his quarters, to debate and consult there­upon; but at the close of this Letter, they had not concluded of any thing, divers que­ries being propounded which highly con­cerned the King: therefore, for further parti­culars, I refer you to the inclosed papers, and remaine

Your friend and kinsman. A. Woorell.
St. Albanes this 23 of Iune, 7 in the morning.

The Kings Answer and Resolution upon the de­livery of the Votes to his Majesty at New­market, being the substance of what was sent by Sir Peter Killegrew to the Parliament.

THat his Majesty is content to remove to Richmond, it being nearer to His Parliament.

That to remove from Newmarket to Rich­mond, is agreeable to what himself hath al­wayes desired in his late messages to the Houses.

That it being neerer to his Parliament, it is much more convenient for treating with the houses, and concurring in such acts as shall be passed for the peace and security of the Kingdome,

That on Thursday next his Majesty may go from Newmarket to Richmond, according to the Votes of both houses.

His Majesty desires that there may bee such a concurrence between his Majesty and the houses, and so the Army also, as may conduce to a safe and well grounded peace.

Sir, We hear that the Generall hath gave his assent (together with the Officers and Souldiers of the Army) that his Majesties Royall person shall be conducted to Rich­mond, there to remain, with such a Guard, as shall be thought meet by the Officers and Souldiers under command of his Excellency, to perform so great a Charge committed to their trust, with faithfulnesse and fidelity. Wee heare that his Majesty is upon his ad­vance from Newmarket towards Richmond, being conducted with two gallant Regi­ments of horse. The Army is much satisfied with the last Moneths pay sent down from the Parliament, it having silenced many, and given great satisfaction to the rest. By the next you shall hear further, from

Your most offectionate friend and Kinsman. A. Woorel.
St. Albanes Iune 23, 1647.

His Majesties Coach is gone from London to­wards Newmarket, being a very sumptuous thing, and richly adorned.

FINIS.

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