A PAPER Delivered In to the Honourable Houses of Parliament By the Commissioners of SCOTLAND.  
Concerning the return of their Army, surrender of their Garrisons, and settling the Peace of the Kingdoms.  

Published by Authority.   
LONDON, Printed for Robert Bostock at the Kings Head in Pauls Churchyard. 1646.   

A Paper delivered in to the Honourable Houses of Parliament by the Commissioners of Scotland.  
THe same principles of brotherly affection which did induce both Kingdoms to a conjunction of their councils & Forces in this cause, move us at this time to apply ourselves to the most real and effectual ways which tend to a speedy conclusion and amicable parting, and to the prevention of scribblings between the Kingdoms in any of these things which peradventure our common Enemies look upon with much joy, as occasions of differences. For this end we have not taken notice of the many base calumnies & execrable aspersions cast upon the Kingdom of Scotland in printed Pamphlets and otherwise, expecting from the justice and wisdom of the Honourable Houses, that they will of themselves take such course for the vindication of our Nation and Army, as the Estates of Scotland have shewed themselves ready to do for them in the like case.  
Upon the invitation of both Houses, the Kingdom of Scotland did cheerfully undertake, and hath faithfully managed their assistance to this kingdom in pursuance of the ends expressed in the Covenant; and the Forces of the common Enemy being( by the blessing of God upon the joint endeavours of both Kingdoms) now broken and subdued; a foundation being also laid, and some good progress made in the reformation of Religion, which we trust the Honourable Houses will, according to the Covenant, sincerely, really, & constantly prosecute till it be perfected: That wee may manifest to the Consciences of our Brethren, and to all the world, how far it is, and ever was, from the thoughts and intentions of the kingdom of Scotland to make use of their Army in this kingdom, to any other ends besides, these expressed in the Covenant; And how much they desire the preserving and perpetuating of peace and amity between the kingdoms, and the easing of the burdens and pressures of this Nation; we do in their Name declare that they are willing forth with to surrender the Garrisons possessed by them in this kingdom( which they did keep for no other end, but the safety and security of their Forces) and without delay to recall their Army, reasonable satisfaction being given for their pains, hazards, charges, and sufferings, whereof a competent proportion to be presently paid to the Army before their disbanding, and security to be given for the remainder, at such times hereafter as shall be mutually agreed on.  
If any Forces shall be kept on foot in either kingdom we desire that they be put under the Command of such persons as are known to be zealous for Reformation and Uniformity in Religion, and most tender of the peace of the kingdoms, and against whom neither of the kingdoms may have any just grounds of jealousy. And whereas the kingdom of Scotland hath been invaded, and is still infested by Forces from Ireland, It is expected that the Honourable Houses, according to the large Treaty, will give such assistance and supply to the kingdom of Scotland, as may speedily reduce those Rebels to obedience; And to the end there may in all things be a good understanding between the kingdoms, we further propose that whereas Propositions for a safe and well grounded Peace have been lately sent to the King in the name of both Kingdoms, and for obtaining His Majesties consent thereunto, the utmost endeavours of the Kingdom of Scotland have not been wanting, as may appear by the many addresses, Petitions, and solicitations to that end from the Army, the Lords of His Majesties privy council, the Committees of Estates, and the general Assembly of the Church, the success whereof hath not answered our wishes and hopes; His Majesty( to our unspeakable grief) not having yet agreed to the Propositions: We desire that the Honourable Houses may be pleased to take such course as by the joint advice of both kingdoms, engaged in the same cause, labouring under the same dangers, and aiming at the same ends, we may consult and resolve, what is next to be done for the peace and safety of these kingdoms, both in relation to His Majesty, and each kingdom to the other, being confident that the result of our joint consultations will be such as shall provide for the present, and future security of the kingdoms, and strengthen their union between themselves.  
By Command of the Commissioners for the Parliament of Scotland. John Cheisley.  
FINIS.