August, 1. 1647.  
FOR the better satisfaction of the kingdom, The City of London, (who hath been the principal maintainer of the Army) now advancing against them, is for Peace, and hath omitted nothing to show their desires to maintain a good understanding with the Army; What the City doth in standing upon their Guard, is for their own defence, and not to engage in a new War, but to put a speedy period to the kingdom's troubles, and hasten Ireland's relief; They profess they have, and shall always endeavour to procure the soldier's indemnity, and that they may have their arrears paid them; and have no other end but that God may have his glory, the King's Majesty settled in his just Rights, the Parliament enjoy their privileges and freedoms, and the Subject their fundamental Laws Liberty and Peace; And this being the resolution of this City, they are confident no Person of honour, good Conscience and lover of their country will draw sword or use violence against them, but rather stand for their defence and safety.  

Ordered by the Committee of Lords and Commons for the safety of the King, Parliament, City, and Kingdom, And also by the Committee of the Militia of the City of London and parts adjacent, that this Declaration be Printed and Published.  
Tho. Partington Cler.    

London Printed by Richard Cotes.