PAPERS OF THE TREATY, AT A great Meeting of the General Officers of the Army, at the Headquarters at Putney, in behalf of the whole Kingdom of England, and concerning the Kings most excellent Majesty. With the several speeches at the Council-table, and His Majesty's Resolution concerning the Protestant Profession, and Liberty of Conscience.   depiction of a male figure with long hair and armour (or Thomas Fairfax?) 
Die 20. Septemb. 1647. Printed for R. V. and are to be sold near Temple Bar, 1647.   

THE KING'S MAJESTY'S RESOLUTION Concerning the Army under command of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and how far He decIares himself for them.  
Sent from Hampton-Court, Septemb. 18. 1647. Worthy Sir,  
THe King's Majesty doth very much approve of the proceed and actions of the Army, and doth confide and adhere to their Proposals, thinking them to be the readiest way (in order to Peace) for settling of this poor languishing Kingdom, and hath also declared his gracious will and pleasure concerning the said Proposals, expressing his Resolution concerning the same, & his earnest desire to give full satisfaction unto all his Loyal Subjects, throughout his Majesty's Realms and Dominions, both concerning the settling of the Protestant Profession, and liberty to tender Consciences; as appears more fully by the ensuing Proposals, viz.  

His Majesty's last Proposals, intimatting his resolution and desires touching the Army.  
His Majesty propounds (as the best way in His judgement in order to Peace) that his two Houses would instantly take into consideration those Proposals upon which there may be a personal treaty with his Majesty, and upon such other Proposals as his Majesty shall make, hoping that the said Proposals may be so moderated in the said treaty, as to render them the more capable of his Majesty's full concessions, wherein he resolves to give full satisfaction to his People for whatsoever shall concern the settling of the Protestant Profession, with liberty to tender Consciences, and the securing of the Laws, Liberties, and properties of all his Subjects, and the just privileges of Parliament for the future.  
The Proposals of the Army have given great satisfaction to his Majesty; insomuch, that he hath declared, that he conceives, they much more conduce to the satisfaction of all interests, and may be a fit foundation for a lasting peace, than the Propositions, sent from both Houses of Parliament, to his Majesty. Therefore his Majesty desires, that the said Proposals may be forthwith treated upon, etc.  
We desire much to hear of the coming down of the Commissioners, that so the Treaty may go on more effectually, and all differences brought to a speedy composure.  
Nevertheless, the General, and the Officers of the Army, leaves no means unattempted for the effect of the great work of the Kingdom, viz. to settle peace, but embraces all opportunities, as is evidently manifested by the enclosed paper. For his Excellency gave order, that notice should be given to the Officers of each respective Regiment in these parts, to give their attendance, and be ready at the Headquarters, upon Thursday last, being the 16. of this instant, there to consult, treat, and debate, upon the speedy settlement of the affairs of this Kingdom, and better regulating and ordering of such things which are destructive to this Nation, at which summons, most of the Officers in general met at the place appointed, where they began to treat upon the things before specified; the result of some particulars, I shall here insert, as appears mere fully by the enclosed papers.    

The proceed of the General Officers of the Army at the treaty at Putney, touching the settling of a firm peace, within his Majesty's Realms and Dominions.  
UPon Thursday last, being the 16. of this instant, his Exccllency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the general Officers of the army, had a great meeting at Putney, where they spent much time, in debating upon the present affairs of the Kingdom, and upon many great and weighty matters, exceedingly material towards the settling of a firm peace and union. During which time of consultation, in debate thereof, many worthy and excellent speeches were made at the Council table, in the presence of the General, Lieutenant General, and the rest of the Officers assembled together, by certain Colonels of the Army, which was to this effect, viz.  
That they desired nothing so much, in respect of their own particulars, as to see this languishing and tottering Kingdom, restored to a happy and flourishing condition, that so the pure light of the Gospel may shine forth in abundance, and appear in its full lustre throughout all dark and obscure corners of the Kingdom, and that the joyful news of Peace may have its full Echo and triumphant sound througbout all his Majesty's Realms and Dominions, and that the hearts both of King and People may be firmly knit and united together, etc. With many other worthy expressions and protestations, touching the settling of a firm peace.  
Much time were spent, touching divers weighty businesses in behalf of the whole Kingdom, concerning the peace, and future safety; as also some things debated upon in reference to the Proposals, that after the Rights, Liberties, Peace and safety of the Kingdom being provided for, the King's Majesties Royal person, his Gonsort the Queena, their Highnesses, Charles Prince of Wales, James Duke of York, and the rest of the Royal Issue, may be restored to a condition of safety, honour, and freedom in this Nation, without diminution to their personal Rights, or further limitation to the exercise of the Regal power, etc.  
No ways are left unassayed, for the obtaining of a speedy settlement of the Kingdom, and establishing of his Majesty and his Royal posterity in their full Rights & Freedoms, so that there is great hopes of a happy and mutual concurrence, betwixt the King and his great Council. The General Council goes on unanimously in all their Undertake, and not so much as one dissenting Member amongst them; and that they may still prosper in all their Debates and oonsultations, is the prayers, of  
Your devoted servant, Peter Cradock, Dated at Hampton-Court the 18. of this instant, 1647.  
FINIS.