THE RESOLUTION OF THE ARMY, concerning the King's Majesties going to Richmond, and their further determination touching their proceed with the Parliament of England, and the Citizens of London. Likewise his Majesty's last PROPOSITIONS TO THE Honourable Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, and His loyal and faithful Subjects, the citizens of London. Wherein is declared, His Majesty's gallant Resolution to unite Himself with His two Houses of Parliament and to settle peace and Truth within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales. Together with certain Propositions sent from His Majesty's Royal Court at Newmarket, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax at St. Albans, concerning the King's Majesty, the Parliament, and the ARMY. London Printed for john Willet, june 24. 1647. The King's MAJESTY'S Desires and Propositions To both houses of Parliament, and the Citizens of London concerning the preservation and safety of His Majesty's Royal Person. Worthy Sir, HAving received your last, dated June 19 I find an earnest expression, wherein you desire to be satisfied in that great business now in dispenbe betwixt the King, Parliament, and Army; and indeed, it is a business of high concernment, the eyes of the whole Kingdom being fixed upon this great Object. But some rumour it abroad, that although we have his person, we cannot attain his heart; for it is said, that his Majesty hath lately sent a Message (or Declaration) to the Militia and Citizens of London, declaring his resolution and intention concerning the present design of the Army; the heads whereof, I shall briefly communicate unto you, as followeth: The first Proposition. 1. His Majesty doth propound, that He hath no desire to comply with the proceed of the Army saying, that he admired at their actions, and wondered by what Authority they durst presume to do that which they have already done. 2. That He desired to reside no longer at Newmarket, for he found himself an absolute prisoner, but with all willingness, (according to the Votes of both Houses of Parliament) would take his Journey towards Richmond, that so a firm Peace might speedily be settled within the Kingdom of England and Dominion of Wales. 3. That his Majesty desires nothing more earnestly, then to join with his two Houses of Parliament assembled at Westminster, that so by the happy uniting of the Head and Body, there may be a speedy composure of all differences now arising within this languishing Kingdom. 4. That for His Majesty's having any correspondency with the present designs or actions of the Army, He doth declare to all his loving Subjects the contrary, protesting against all their proceed, and that whatsoever they heard to the contrary, desired them not to believe, no, though under his own hand, unless they spoke with one who had it from his own mouth. Thus have I given you the chief heads of his Majesty's late Propositions to the Citizens of London for a safe and well-grounded peace, I shall now endeavour to satisfy your expectation, concerning the late Propositions sent from the Commissioners at Newmarket, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax at St. Albans, which followeth in these words: 1 According to the Votes of both Houses of Parliament, you are required to deliver the person of the King to such persons as both Houses shall appoint, to be placed at Richmond, under such guards, and in such manner as they shall think fit. And secondly, that your Excellency would be pleased to send a speedy answer to the Votes of both Houses, concerning the removal of the person of his Majesty from Newmarket to Richmond. After reading of the said Propositions, the General summoned divers Colonels, Lieutenant-Colonels, Majors, and Captains to his quarters, to debate and consult thereupon; but at the close of this Letter, they had not concluded of any thing, divers queries being propounded which highly concerned the King: therefore, for further particulars, I refer you to the enclosed papers, and remain Your friend and kinsman. A. Woorell. St. Albans this 23 of june, 7 in the morning. The King's Answer and Resolution upon the delivery of the Votes to his Majesty at Newmarket, being the substance of what was sent by Sir Peter Killigrew to the Parliament. THat his Majesty is content to remove to Richmond, it being nearer to His Parliament. That to remove from Newmarket to Richmond, is agreeable to what himself hath always desired in his late messages to the Houses. That it being nearer to his Parliament, it is much more convenient for treating with the houses, and concurring in such acts as shall be passed for the peace and security of the Kingdom, That on Thursday next his Majesty may go from Newmarket to Richmond, according to the Votes of both houses. His Majesty desires that there may be such a concurrence between his Majesty and the houses, and so the Army also, as may conduce to a safe and well grounded peace. Sir, We hear that the General hath gave his assent (together with the Officers and Soldiers of the Army) that his Majesty's Royal person shall be conducted to Richmond, there to remain, with such a Guard, as shall be thought meet by the Officers and Soldiers under command of his Excellency, to perform so great a Charge committed to their trust, with faithfulness and fidelity. We hear that his Majesty is upon his advance from Newmarket towards Richmond, being conducted with two gallant Regiments of horse. The Army is much satisfied with the last Months pay sent down from the Parliament, it having silenced many, and given great satisfaction to the rest. By the next you shall hear further, from Your most offectionate friend and Kinsman. A. Woorel. St. Albans june 23, 1647. His Majesty's Coach is gone from London towards Newmarket, being a very sumptuous thing, and richly adorned. FINIS.