EDINBURGH, 22. September. 1648.  
Whereas divers Persons in the Isles and Highlands of this Kingdom, under pretence of Commissions issued to the Captains and Chieffs of Clanns by the Duke of Hamiltoune, or others who Authorized the late unlawful engagement against England. And are now in Arms in this Kingdom for prosecution of the same, Have combined themselves and entered into a confederacy, to invade, fall upon, and destroy the Lord marquis of Argyles Lands, And to spoil, ruin and lay waste other places of this Kingdom, by exercing all Acts of Hostility against the well-affected. To the end therefore, that all such persons may berightly informed, and not misled, by entering into so horrid a Rebellion, of following such desperate Counsels and Courses, tending to their own destruction, and the disturbance of the Peace of the Kingdom; Especially in the present condition of affairs, When the Army which lately invaded England is wholly dissipated and routed, and considerable Forces already raised, and more to be leavyed for suppressing the remainder thereof now in this Kingdom, and others whosoever shall adhere to them, or join with them in Arms to the promoting of that Engagement and continuance of Our troubles; When the Parliament of England's. Forces are also presently lying before the Towns of Berwick and Carlyle, for reducing the same to the Kingdom of England, whereby the Kingdom was in a fair way to attain an end of troubles, and ●l obstructions of the union betwixt both the Nations to be happily removed. The great desires that we have of the Peace and quiet of the Kingdom; And that all such who are or shall be ensnared by false suggestions, may be reclaimed and drawn off such Rebellious interprizes, which will kindle the flams and combustion of the Kingdom, and retard the establishment of a desired Peace, Have made us to exhort; likeas we do require and Charge all such Captains and Chieffs of Clanns & others who are now in charge, or adhere to them in this their Rebellion: To show themselves good and dutiful subjects, forthwith to lay down Arms, to forsake that Rebellion, and to behave themselves in all quiet and peaceable manner, Certifying them and each of them, that if they persist and continue to commit any rapines, do any violence, or Acts of Hostility under any pretence or Authority whatsoever. They shall be esteemed as enemies to Religion, King and Kingdoms, and pursued and punished accordingly; And hereof they are to take special notice and give obedience under all highest pains. And we ordain these presents to be published at the mercat Cross of Edinburgh, and other places needful, and also to be Printed, that none pretend ignorance.  
Mr. THO. HENDERSON.   

Printed by Evan Tyler Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty. 1648.