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A96906 The resolution 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 Honourable Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, and his loyall and faithfull subjects, the citizens 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 certain 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. Woorell, A. 1647 (1647) Wing W3531; Thomason E393_34; ESTC R201612 1,946 8

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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 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 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 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