THE KING'S MAJESTY'S Most Gracious LETTER TO HIS Son, his Highness JAMES Duke of York: Written with his Majesties OWN HAND. Read in both Houses of Parliament. ALSO A Letter from his Highness' Prince Charles, sent from France, to the Estates and Common Council of (and concerning) Jersey, and the managing of Designs for the King's Majesty, and those who have adhered to Him.  
And a Declaration from the Agitators in the name of the whole Army under His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax (to their fellow Soldiers) of their Representations and Desires.  
July 15. 1647.  
THese are true Copies, and that from the King was written with his Majesties own hand, and read in both Houses of Parliament. Signed, CHARLES REX.  
LONDON Printed by Moses Bell near Christ-Church, and Robert Ibbitson in Smithfield mere Hosier Lane end. 1647.   

THE KING'S MAJESTY'S most Gracious LETTER TO HIS Son, his Highness James, Duke of York, written with His Majesties own Hand; Read in both Houses of PARLIAMENT.  
CHARLES R.  
JAMES, I am in hope, that you may be permitted, with your Brother, and Sister, to come to some place, betwixt this and London, where I may see you:  
To this end therefore; I command you, to ask leave of the two Houses, to make a journey (if it may be) for a night or two.  
But rather than not to see you; I will be content that ye come to some convenient place to dine, and go back at night.  
And foreseeing the fear of your being brought within the power of the Army, as I am, may be objected, to hinder this my desire:  
I have full assurance from Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Chief Officers, that there will be no interruption, or impediment, made by them, for your return, how, and when ye please.  
So God bless you.  
Casam 4 July 1647. Your loving Father Charles Rex.  
Postscript,  
Send me word as soon as you can of the time, and place, where I shall have the contentment of seeing you, your brother; and sister.   

A LETTER FROM His Highness' Prince Charles, sent FROM FRANCE.  
Charles P.  
TRusty and wellbeloved, greeting; we are so abundantly satisfied of your good affections, and fidelity to us (of which we have had a full experience) and we have so great an Interest to the tranquillity and safety of your Island: That we are now no less vigilant to prevent any dangers, or disturbances that may threaten it, then at the time when we were in person with you. Therefore being advertised (by the intellegences that we have received from London) that those seditious fugitives of the said Island (who have confiscated their lives and Estates, to the King our Father) now residing with the Rebels, do pretend to have a firm, and assured correspendency, and a party in the Island, ready to join with them (by which they hope to procure, that forces may be sent to invade the said Island.) We have commanded our trusty and wellbeloved Servant Sir George Carteret Knight (Vice Chamberlain of our House, and Lieutenant Governor of the said Island) to use the greatest diligence, and industry that possibly he may, for the discovery of such ill affected persons yet remaining there, with whom it is most probable that those fugitives have correspondency: And that all such persons who may be justly suspected to be affected towards them, and that (in case of any attempt) would probably join with them, be imprisoned forthwith, or expelled out of the Island during this Summer; the which being faithfully effected (of which we doubt not your accomplishment) it will the better give those of London to understand, how little assistance they are to expect from the Inhabitants of the same. And (by that means) further mischief will be prevented. And (to the end that this design may the more regularly be proceeded in, and exactly put in execution: We have thought it convement: (and by these presents we desire and require you) that you join, and give all assistance (that possibly you may) to the said Sir George Carteret Knight, to put in execution these our commands, so necessary: there being no expedient more apparent to prevent all troubles, and inconveniences, that may happen unto you, than such public declaration of unanimity and perfect resolutions amongst yourselves, under our protection. And be ye assured that if any attempt be made against you, we shall be as careful to assist, preserve, and defend you, as if we were ourselves with you. And as your fidelity to the King my Father, to the Crown of England; and your particular affections towards our person, hath been (more than ordinary) eminent: We think therefore that we have not done our part until that (besides our gracious, and general acceptance) we have set a notable mark of the esteem that we have of that Island and the Inhabitants thereof, that may be public to the view of the world, and everlasting to posterity. And so we bid you farewell.  
Given at the Castle de Louver in Paris Ma. 22. 1647.  
To our wellbeloved Subjects, the Estates And Common-council of the Island of Jarsey.   

A Declaration from the Agitators in the name of the whole Army under his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax (to their fellow Soldiers) of their Representations and Desires.  
Gentlemen and fellow Soldiers;  
YOu being Members of the same Body with us, it cannot besupposed that we should be altogether insensible of your sad sufferings and pressing grievances, or distrustful of your Fidelity and Constant Resolutions, to stick unanimousty to us in pursuance of our Just and Lawful Designs, tending to our and your timely relief, and the Peace and welfare of the Kingdom. We are not ignorant of the temptations whereunto you are liable, having so many discouragments by reason of your want of Pay and distance from us, as also the misrepresentation of us and our proceed, whereby you may be in danger, either to leave your Station, and seek redress elsewhere, or to desert us and our Just Cause through misinformation; we have therefore thought fit to present ourselves to you thus, viz.  
WE seeing ourselves and the whole Kingdom laid open to oppression and injury through the malice and wicked contrivances of unjust Men, have been necessitated to put on Manlike Resolutions, and accordingly to act for our Lives, and the Lives of our Fellow-soldiers, who have faithfully served the State, which were wickedly sold into the Jaws of Tyranny and unheard of Cruelty, to satisfy the unlimited Lusts of perverse men: And finding no other remedy left us but with our Swords in our hands, to prosecute the Enemies of our Peace, and endeavour to bring them to condign punishment. We have folemnly engaged ourselves not to disband until we have obtained some security of our Lives and just Liberties, and settled this distracted Nation in Peace and Quiet.  
But lest our intentions should be presented to you in a false Glass, we have thought good to let you see the inside of our undertake, and the sincere intentions of our hearts in our present proceed. It is not our own interests, or setting up of our own advantage, or the feeding of our own Lusts, that is in our eye or aim; But it is the glory of God, the just preservation and safety of the King's Person, the just Privileges of Parliament, the redeeming of the Lives and Liberties of the Free-People of England, from Tyranny, Oppression, and Injustice; the maintenance of just Laws, and the necessary support and defence of this Kingdom, together with the free and impartial distribution of Justice to all, which we have made our aim: And when these our ends shall be obtained, and means for the continuance thereof established, we shall acquiesse, and be ready either to lay down Arms, or otherwise to be employed for the service of the Commonwealth; And that you may be, not only willing, (as we believe you are) but also able to prosecute effectually the same things with us, we shall offer this advice to you. 

I. That you will not suffer yourselves to be broken in pieces by any discouragements, but unite yourselves in Love, and strengthen one another in Resolution to keep your standing, and perform the Trust reposed in you, in that place of strength and consequence wherein you are.  
II. That you would not (upon any pretended Order whatsoever) betray your Trust, or deliver up your Garrison into the Hands of any, until you shall receive Commands from our General, whose Warrant only is able to bear you out in it.  
III. That you would endeavour to hold correspondence with us, by appointing some faithful men, who may (at all times) acquaint us with your condition, and receive such intimation from us as may concern you.    
And be you assured, That we shall at all times faithfully stand by you in all just and lawful proceed, and make all your sufferings our own, and endeavour to the atmost of our abilities to manifest ourselves the earnest seekers of your, our own, and the Kingdom's welfare, subscribing ourselves  
Your and the Kingdom faithful Friends and Servants, chosen to be Agitators in behalf of the Army. 

james Berry, Captain.  
john Clerk, Captain.  
Edmond Rolph, Capt.  
Hen. Pretty, Capt.  
Waldine Lage, Capt.  
Agitators of the General's Regiment. 

Ed. Sexby.  
john Taylor.    
Agitators Lieur. Gen. Regiment. 

William Allin.  
Samuel Titterington.    
Agitators of Col. Rich his Regiment. 

john Braman.  
Anthony Wickson.  
Thomas Shippard.    
Agitators of Col. Whalies' Regiment. 

Philip Eyton.  
john Young.    
Agitators of Col. Thomlinsons' Regiment. 

Barth. Willocke.  
Richard Clarke.    
Agitators of Col. Hortons' Regiment. 

john Willoughby.  
Tobias Box.    
Agitators of Col. Hammonds Regiment. 

Nat. Foxgill.  
Will. Bridgeman.    
Agitators of Col. waller's Regiment. 

Rob. Mason.  
Hen. Anderton.       
FINIS.