THE RESOLUTION OF THE ARMY CONCERNING THE CITIZENS OF LONDON: Wherein is discovered, Their present and great Designs in hand against the said City; and their resolution to draw most of their Horse and Foot from all parts of the Kingdom, to advance for London, with the time prefixed when they intent to enter the said City.  
ALSO, Their Demands and Proposals, concerning all those who have enriched themselves by the vast sums of money, and Assessments, collected for the payment of the Soldiery, and their resolution to have an account given thereof, and to prosecute the same with the hazard of all their lives and fortunes.  
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LIKEWISE, The Design of Lieut. General Cromwell, touching the King, Parliament, City, and Kingdom.  
Published for general satisfaction, by a Gentleman who came lately from St. Albans, hose Surname and Christened name gins with the ninth letter of the Greek Alphabet.  
Printed in the Year, 1648.   

THE RESOLUTION OF THE ARMY, Concerning The Citizens of London; Wherein is discovered, their present Plots and Designs against the said City, and the time prefixed for their marching up with the whole Army.  
Right Worshipful,  
HAving some six days since undertaken a journey into the Country; and on my return being to pass through St. Albans (the now Headquarters of the Army) towards London: I there occasionally fell into the company of an Officer under Sir Thomas Fairfax, within his own quarters; and so consequently and generally into discourse, in reference to the present times, and the present management of affairs.  
And because the subject and scope of the Armies writings hath of late and more (especially) reflected on the City of London (this Kingdom's Metropolis, and the honoured place of my Nativity, and present residence) in the service whereof (the glory of God, the King's honour and Kingdom's peace intended) I shall most joyfully sacrifice (what's dearest unto me) my life. I did gladly apply myself (both to satisfy me concerning former reports, and not to be ignorant of future purposes) to enquiry into the Army's resolutions, and consulatory results; and (though with  internal contradictions, in the audite of their warlike Rhetoric) did seem to place the steps of their infidelity, and inveterate disloyalty, with the same earnestness and resolution, and tinct of principle which because not portending the least of evils and mischiefs) in the midst of our strong hopes, and this Kingdoms present and great expectation of an happy Peace) in all relations (viz.) to King. Parliament, this City and Kingdom: I could not ●besides my particular relation to this famous City; which in all the branches thereof were a sufficient obligation) but (as beyond that) out of my general respect to the public good; which I have hitherto pursued with my utmost industry and hazards: so (God willing) shall I constantly prefer beyond my own particular interests and relations; to discover (in the best manner, and to my best memory and remembrance) the same words and expressions as were then by him delivered as the general se●●e of the Army; therefore I shall speak in the plural number. And indeed, that which is the most visible inducement to me in committing this to public view (it being a real truth heard with my own cares, and delivered in the presence of others) is the improvidence and neglect of this City, for the prevention of any such imminent danger; and withal the people's incredulity of any such mischievous plots and purposes to be performed; (notwithstanding to be averred by many upon oath) and which report hath long blazed abroad.  
We have a true rule in Latin, Praemonitus, Praemunitus, forewarned and fore-armed; I wish we had long since been put into a posture, that upon all occasions it might appear, we were ready to receive an Enemy without prejudice, or repel with advantage (which if it may be effected upon the true delivery of purposed approaches, and approaching dangers) I shall (not to trouble your Worship with a further preamble) present you what was delivered by an Officer at his own quarters to myself, which I conceive of high concernment in all respects, viz.  
Myself ask how affairs stood in relation, and were like to succeed? this reply was presently made without intermission (viz.) that the Soldiery (viz. Sir Thomas his Army) had at present as great Designs in hand as ever were acted in this Kingdom: and that (however opposed or obstructed) they were resolved with the hazard of all their lives and interests, to prosecute and perpetrate. What was particularised are these.  
I. That in relation to the City of London, etc. They well understood of the unequal balance of affairs there; and how partially businesses (especially general) were managed and handled: and how great deceit there was in the collection of moneys, and who they were that most obstructed the payment of the Soldiers: As also, that furthered the present Treaty (not allowed of by them.) To remedy all which, they do purpose (within a fortnight) to advance for London, with their whole force from all parts, and with this Parenthesis (that if Skipponprove but true, etc.) which I leave to better capacities than my own for construction.  
II. That relating to the Parliament, they were resolved for a limited time of their dissolution; etc. well knowing what particular profits each man had reaped to himself: And who they were that did concur in obstructing the affairs of the Army (which stay they) have now wrought England's freedom and liberty: and with all, not forgetting the Vote for the return of Sir William Waller, Colonel Massey, Sir John Maynard, etc. and themselves who stand impeached by the Army.  
III. In relation to the Treaty, they well understand of the conjunction of many against them and their affairs, and how things are carried in relation thereto, in opposition and disrespect to them.  
iv That it is Cromwel's work (before his advance) to settle Counties, and such Officers, as are and may prove true to their designs; and may manage businesses accordingly as they shall proceed.  
V That relating to an Act of Indemnity, they abhor and detest such thoughts; resolving severity of justice to pass on the greatest, as well as mean st. person, etc. in which, not doubting but most Counties would herein join with them; (if not) they would not the less prosecute: with many such like expressions, which among tedious discourses, my weak memory could not retain.  
Right Worshipful, 
 We have long since heard the vulgar report of the sense of the Army, and (all along) in effect to the precedent lines: I wish it had been sooner credited, then had we been better provided.  
What is here inscribed, upon my life is true, myself bein in discourse; and the truth is, I shall not rest in the bare presentment of these lines to yourself, and so happily in the communicating of them to the Honourable Common-council, but must bear them to public view unalterable. I may happily run some hazard in the true subscription of my name, yet cannot desist: I shall glory to sacrifice for the public, and can truly say of myself, as Plutarch in another case: Haud timeo mortem, ignem Maerisque fluctus, atque turbines venti paratus transiere, etc.  
Right Worshipful, 
 I beseech you pardon the rudeness and weakness of my lines, and not wonder I have not passed a censure, or annexed a Comment; upon a known and common theme, there needs not the dictates of the Master. The Enemy hath spoken plainly, and intent to act as roughly: I have discharged my duty, in committing this to your hand and to the Press: I leave it to every subject to explain. And (hereafter in all things to further the public) shall gladly appear  
Your Worship's Servant: J. J.  Adjuvari nihil dicitur qui nihil sponte conatur. Aug. 
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