THE DECLARATION OF BOTH houses OF PARLIAMENT Concerning His majesty's Letter to the Privy council of the kingdom of Scotland. And the Petition of the Noblemen, Gentlemen, Ministers, &c. of Scotland, to the Lords of the Privy council.  
THE Lords and Commons in Parliament, have perused a printed Paper under the title, A Letter sent from the King's Majesty to the Lords of the privy counsel of the kingdom of Scotland; bearing in the front the appearance of his majesty's usual Signature, and in the bottom this Date. Given at ou● Court of York the 20▪ of May. 1642. As likewise another paper in the form of a Petition with this inscription, To the Right honourable the Lords of his majesty's Privy counsel. The humble Petition of many Noblemen, Gentlemen, Burgesses, and Ministers occasionably meeting at Edenbrough, and having been credibly informed, that they are true Copies of a Letter and a Petition sent and delivered as the several Titles import. Upon mature consideration of the matter therein contained, do declare, and protest; That those sufferings expressed in the Papers betwixt his Majesty, and Parliament, cannot justly be imputed to any actions, or intentions of ours, who have endeavoured with all fidelity, to procure the happiness of his Majesty, and of this kingdom; And that we are not guilty of laying upon the King, any such calumnies, and aspersions, as are mentioned in that Paper, and seem to reflect upon us; But on the contrary have laboured to take the blame from his Majesty, and to lay it upon his evil council.  
And as touching the Petition aforementioned, we do with much contentment, and thankfulness, observe the faithfulness, and good affection of our Brethren of Scotland, in seeking to prevent all jealousies, and to preserve the peace betwixt the two Nations, so truly expressed to the Lords of the council; whereby the hopes of those, who practised to have drawn from their Lordships some Declaration to the prejudice of this kingdom, were frustrated. And we shall never cease to answer this great care of theirs, with the like earnest and diligent endeavours, to promote the honour, wealth, and prosperity of that Nation, and preserve that Union so strongly fortified, by public and mutual interest, and affection on both sides; And we desire that the Commissioners may give notice to the Scottish Commissioners how heartily, and joyfully we do embrace the kindness of that kingdom, manifested in that Petition, and Order this Declaration to be forthwith printed; That so it may be published to the whole kingdom of Scotland, hoping that this constant, and Inviolable amity betwixt us, will not only conduce to the safety, and honour of both kingdoms, but prove very useful for the advantage, and security of the Protestant Religion in other parts.  

Mercurii 15 Iunii. 1642.  
ORdered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament Assembled. That this Declaration shall be forthwith Printed and Published.  
Io. Brown. Cleric. Parliament.    

London Printed for Joseph Hunscot and John Wright, 16 June, 1642.