TWO LETTERS FROM Vice-Admiral John Lawson, The one, To the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of the City of London; To be communicated to the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Council of the said City.  
The other, to the honourable the Commissioners for the Militia of the City of London. Dated December the 28. 1659.  
MY LORD,  
When Alderman Fook, and the other Two worthy Gentlemen Commissioners were here from your lordship's Court of Aldermen, and Common Council, the 25th instant, they acquainted Me, and the Officers present, with what they had in their Instructions; and also propounded, that We would appoint some number, to join with the like number, in the behalf of the City, telling Us, That the like proportion was sent to Portsmouth for an equal number in the behalf of the Army; and that these Commissioners in beha●f of Army, City, and navy, might advise together, consider and agree of some things to be offered to the Parliament, in order to the settlement of the Government of the Nation; unto which We promised to return you answer by some of our own within few days, which We give as followeth, That the Parliament being now returned to the Exercise and Discharge of their Trust and Authority, We are bound by Duty, as We are Servants to Them and the Commonwealth, to yield Obedience to Them, and to acquiesce in the judgement of Parliament, as to Government. And as we have publicly disclaimed the Interest of Charles Stuart, and all his Adherents, or any Interest that shall add thereunto; so We humbly apprehend, if your lordship's Court of Aldermen, and Common Council, improve your Authority in the Government of the City against Charles Stuart's party, by a total, absolute, and public disowning and discounterancing of them, and join with Us in a due submission to the Parliament, it would be a great demonstration of your Affections, and add much to the strengthening their hands in the settling of the Peace of these Nations, and abating the Taxes and burdens of the People, and advancing the Trade of your City in particular, and the Nation in general; and in these things, through the Lord's assistance, we shall contribute our utmost Endeavours. I remain,  
My Lord, Your very humble Servant, John Lawson. James off Gravesend, 28. Decemb. 1659.   

Vice-Admiral Lawsons' Letter to the Commissioners of the Militia of London.  
Gentlemen,  
I Received yours of the 26th instant by these four Gentlemen my worthy Friends, and therein cannot but take notice of your great respect both in your Letter, as also by the Gentlemen, and do rejoice at your cheerfulness and forwardness in helping to carry on the work of God, in securing his Cause, the Interest of Christ and his people in their Civil and Religious Concernments, and doubt not of your persisting therein: And I trust the Lord will crown yours and others Endeavours with good and comfortable Issues; amongst whom, myself and Officers here shall be found ready to contribute to the utmost of our Capacities; and if in any thing we may add to your Assistance, you may be very confident of our forwardness: I have not further, but what these Gentlemen will acquaint you withal, and that I am  
James off Gravesend, 28. of Decem. 1659. Your assured Loving Friend and Servant, John Lawson.