THE DECLARATION AND PROPOSITIONS OF His Excellency the Lord General LEVEN, and divers other eminent Commanders of the standing Army in the Kingdom of Scotland; to the Parliament assembled at Edinburgh, concerning the disingaging of a war with England; as also, touching the Parliament, and Army.  
Likewise, the progress of the Scots Army under the command of the Earl of Calendar, with their approach near the Confines of England. And the gallant preparations of Sir Arthur Haslerig, Governor of Newcastle.  
Also, a Declaration of the Parliaments Army in the Kingdom of Ireland, under the command or Colonel jones, concerning the Lord Inchiquin's disserting the Parliament of England, and declaring for the KING.  
April 20. 1648.  
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Gilb. Mabbott.  
LONDON, Printed for R. W. MDCXLVIII.   

Letters from IRELAND Scotland, and the North, relating the true Affairs from all the said places.  
SIR,  
I Suppose you are not ignorant of the sad condition we are in, by means of the Traitorous proceed of the Lord Inchiquin against the Parliament, and Kingdom, in that he hath betrayed the trust reposed in him, and declared, that he will not acknowledge the Parliament of England to be a Parliament, neither will he submit to any Order or Ordinances of Parliament; but on the contrary, if occasion serve, oppose them: he hath also by his Agents, endeavoured to persuade the Protestant forces in other parts of this Kingdom, to desert the Parliaments and Protestants cause, and join with him, under a pretence of no body knows what, but himself: it is greatly feared he will join with the Rebels, but as yet he keeps those forces which adhere unto him, in a body by themselves, without admitting any Irish to march under his command, yet there is a Cessation of War concluded between them and the Lord Inchiquin; and by the correspondency which is held between them, we may assuredly gather, that when need requires, they will use their endeavours to assist each other; Inchiquin hath gathered his forces into a body, and is marching into a body, and is marching towards Dublin, as it is thought, with an intent to besiege the City, and if it be possible, by force or policy to get it into his possession, and this supposition is not without some ground, for those of Inchiquins' party give out, that all those that will not join with him, were best to pack away for England, and if any oppose him, they shall receive such a reward as shall prove a terror to others, if he should ever have a strength to set down before the City, it is much doubted that some of the soldiers will be too forward to run unto him; but for the generality, they declare themselves very averse to his proceed, and do declare that with the utmost ability, & expense of their blood and lives, they will use their endeavours to oppose him, and bring him to his deserved punishment and if they know any of their fellow Soldiers or officers that shall adhere unto him or but seem to favour or give any liking to his undertake, they will upon the first knowledge thereof lay hands on them and bring them forth unto exclaimation or commit them to custody where they may remain, until such time as they may have convenient trial concerning the Premises; such a hatred have the well affected to the cause against his proceed.  
This is the condition that at the present this City is in, you see we are in a very sad condition, and likely to be made a prey, unto those more than barbarous bloodthirsty inhuman Rebels, who have, as it were with devouring jaws, long gaped to devour us, and which by means of our own divisions and distractions, they will undoubtedly bring to pass, if the English parliament do not take us into their serious considerations, and speedily contrive some way to relieve us, and prevent the inevitable ruin which now thretens us, and will speedily take us, if not prevented by their wisdoms, whom next under God, have preserved us hitherto, and for whom we are ever bound to pray.  
Dublin 12. April 1648.  
Declaratory Letters from the Kingdom of Scotland.  
SIR,  
IT is concluded in Scotland that an army shall be sent into England, and although many will not be persuaded to believe it, yet it may be easily gathered, that such a thing is intended, and will speedily be effected, if not prevented; for the Scots army draws Southward, and many of them are ordered to be quartered near the Borders, the Lord Belcarouse Troop have taken up their quarters within five miles of Berwick, having order so to do. Many other Troops have quarters assigned them in the South of Scotland, and especially in the Towns and Villages nrer adjoining to England; also from other parts of Scotland we perceive the Scots Forces to creep Southward, but they are wary, and do it by little and little, the better to avoid suspicion, but if their intents are, as is suspected, England may chance to frustrate their designs, and the Scots after all their juggling be deceived of their expectations.  
Sir, Arthur Haslorig, keeps a vigilant eye over the Malignants of Newcastle, and is very careful as becomes a Governor of a place of that strength to see and provide all things fit for the safety and fortification and defence of the Town, and Castle, and will quickly be able to defend it against any force or combination whatsoever, yet in these parts the Malignants that a long time have been glad to keep silence begin to talk high again as if they were possessed with some great hope, and had great expectations of a third to accomplish their design, and some ill affected Stewards have been so bold as in open court, publicly to declare & charge their juries, to present all such persons in their Jurisdictions as have taken up Arms against the King, and to fine and punish them, and Sir Richaad Graham at Cumberland, at a Court gave charge to all his Tenants, that they should be ready when he should have occasion to call them, and the Cavaliers are fo●bold as to encourage the peopl saying, fight for King Charles, and if you will you shall speedily be employed.  
The Parliament of Scotland have given answer to the English Commissioners papers, but it is said to be very unsatisfactory. and that they refer the substance of all to their own Commissioners who are coming into England, of whom the Lord Lee is one to treat with the Parliament, and have Propositions and instructions given them, to treat about settling Religion according to the Covenant for the King his removal to one of his house, and a personal treaty with him as also for disbanding the Army and other Propositions that I have not as yet; the certainty of the difference between the Clergy and state is as great as ever, they will by no means consent to the raising of men, listing in divers parts of this Kingdom; 'tis supposed 'twill be speedily effected; and because many of the Commanders of the standing Forces of this Kingdom do not concur with them in this design, those Forces are to be disbanded, and the Earl of Calender is to be General of their new Model; insomuch, that the Cavees and English Fugitives grow very high, treating ruin and destruction to the Parliament and their Adherents.  
But indeed, some days there are great hopes of an agreement, and other days the distance is so fare, as scarce any man shall know how near they are to have an Army: many English men are at Edinburgh, and they do daily increase. Another great ship came to Leeth Road on Friday night last; what she is, is not yet known, but a flying Report of the Prince being in her, but no certainty. Some Irish Rebels are come into some of the Scots Islands, and the Maro. of Argyles Regiment are directed, with some others, to march towards them. This is all, I earnestly request a correspondency weekly, and where I shall direct my Le●er unto you, that I may take the occasion to subscribe myself.  
Your obliged servant, R. S: Barwick 12 April, 1648.  
Postscript.  
Since the writing hereof we hear that the Parliament of Scotland have given an answer to our Commissioners papers, but it is said to be very unsatisfactory, and that they refer the substance of all to their own Commissioners which are coming into England to treat with the Parliament.  
SIR,  
IN the Marq. of Argyles Country, there is risen up in Arms one commonly called Kolkittoh, which hath caused some of the Forces that lay in the South of Scotland to march Northward for the suppression of them, all the Officers in the standing Army or Scotland except Lieutenant General Middleton) have petitioned to the Parliament, and presented these Proposals, viz. 1. That they will be pleased to consult with the Ministers of the Kirk, in relation to their proceed touching the Kingdom of England.  
2. That they will be pleased not to engage in a War against their Brethren of England, unless the Kirk of Scotland do concur therein.  
His Excellency Gen. Leven, and the rest of the Officers of the Standing army, have declared their unwillingness to engage in a war against the Kingdom of England, Parliament, and arm. Sir, I am  
Your assured loving friend, R. G. Barwick 12 April, 1648.  
FINIS.