THE KING'S Majesty's Letter, Sent from Holmby to both Houses of PARLIAMENT, With his Majesty's Propositions for some Bishops or Doctors appointed to attend his Majesty for the exercise of his Conscience, and clearing of his judgement in the present differences in Raligion. With other Papers concerning the Propositions of the King and the Commissioners at Holmby-House. And his Majesty's desire to have some of these to be sent to him; viz. The Bishop of London. The Bishop of Salisbury. The Bishop of Peterborough. Dr. Shelden. Dr. May. Dr. Sa●derson. Dr. Bayly. Dr. Heywood. Dr. Beale. Dr. Fuller. Dr. Hammond, Dr. Taylor. London Printed Anno Dom. 1647 The Copy of a LETTER Sent from the KING'S Majesty at Holmby, to the Speaker of the House of Peers, pro tempore, to be communicated to both Houses of PARLIAMENT. With a List of the names of the Bishops and Doctors propounded by the King to attend his Majesty. CAROLUS REX. SInce I have never dissembled, nor hide my conscience. And that I am not yet satisfied, with the alteration in Religion, to which ye desire my consent; I will not lose time in giving reasons, (which are too obvious to every body) why it is fit for me to be attended by some of my Chaplains, whose opinions (as Clergymen) I esteem and reverence. Not only for the exercise of my conscience; but also for the clearing of my judgement, concerning the present differences in Religion; as I have (at full) declared to Mr. Martial, and his Fellow-Minister: having showed them that is the best and likeliest means of giving me satisfaction (which without it, I cannot have) in these things; whereby the distractions of the Church may be the better settled. Wherefore I desire, that (at least) two of these reverend Divines, whose names I have here set down, may have free liberty to wait upon me, for the discharging of their duties to me, according to their Function. Holmby Feb. 17. 1646. Charles Rex. For the Speaker of the House of Peers, pro tempore, to be communicated to the two Houses of Parliament at Westminster assembled. The Bishop of London. The Bishop of Salisbury. The Bishop of Peterborough. Dr. Shelden, Clerk of my C●oset. Dr. May, Deane of York. Dr. Sanderson. Dr. Baylay. D Heywood. Dr. Beale. Dr. Fuller. Dr. Hammond. Dr. Taylor. Thus far the King's Letter These or two or more of these Bishops and Episcopali Doctors, his Majesty desires may have free liberty to wait upon him, to officiate for the exercise of his conscience, and clearing of his conscience. The Copy of a Letter from Holmby-House, concerning some assaires since his Majesties and the Commissioners coming thither. Noble Sir, BEing come so near, I cannot choose but kiss your hand with a salute of my real affection: I am not ignorant, that as we expect determination from your Orb, so you resolution from this. I wish I cou●d satisfy your expectation in letting you understand what we so much doubt, and therefore are the sadder. What I have to communicate (at present) as a certainty is this, concerning the King, the Commissioners, the Ministers, and their endeavours with his Majesty. 1. Concerning the King, his Majesty is very cheerful and pleasant, but much grayer than he was when he went from his Court at Whitehall: he is very familiar with the Lords and desires to be as near London as may be. His Majesty came hither yester night, all things being so well prepared, that his Majesty shown no dislike at all: he desired Sir Fulk Grivell might be his Cupbearer, and Mr. Mildmay hath his place by the King's appointment also. No Malignants are permitted, nor dare attempt to come to come to his Majesty, his Majesty being freed from those late fittings up and watch that he had before, gins now to look better. 2 The Commissioners are tired with a long and tedious journey, tyresome ways, and a careful charge and would take it for a very great favour, if they might be called home, being very willing to resign up their places. 3 The Ministers, Mr. Martial, and Mr. Carol preached on the Lord's Day, but the King will not hear them, His Majesty hath often conference with them, and argues very stiffly for Episcopacy, and the Book of common prayer, and against the Covenant, and they endeavour to give his Majesty fatisfaction in every scruple; one of them says grace every day at his Majesty's table But his Majesty would feign have some of his own Chaplains that are not for the Presbyterian way; yet do we not so despair, but that we hope in good time, his Majesty will be wrought upon to join with the Parliament, if ill instruments be still kept from him. God grant an happy union. Thus I conclude, Holmby Feb. 17: Your obedient servant, C. W. The Copy of another Letter from Holmby house, concerning his Majesty's Letter sent by the Commifsioners. Honourable Sir, His Majesty told the Lords, that he had a Letter to send to the Parliament, for some of his own Chaplains, to have liberty to be with Him; And offered their Lordships to read the said Letter before his Majesty had sealed it, and to send it to the Parliament. But their Lordships acquainted his Majesty, that they could not do it safely by their Instructions; but if his Majesty would seal it up, they would send it to the Parliament, which his Majesty did, and gave it to their Lordships, who have sent it up accordingly, Their Lordship's desiring liberty to come to London, being weary of the present employment. Sir, no more at present, but that I subscribe myself, Your most humble servant, W. SMITH. Dated at our quarters at Holmby; this 18. of February 1646. FINIS.