Basiliká the works of King Charles the martyr : with a collection of declarations, treaties, and other papers concerning the differences betwixt His said Majesty and his two houses of Parliament : with the history of his life : as also of his tryal and martyrdome.

MDCXLVII. Jul. The Londoners Petition and Engagement.

To the Right Honourable the Lord Maior, the Right Worshipful the Aldermen and Commons of the City of London in the Common or Guild-Hall of the City of London assembled, The Humble Petition of the Citizens, Commanders, Offi∣cers and Soldiers of the Trained Bands and Auxiliaries, the Young men and Ap∣prentices of the Cities of London and VVestminster, Sea-Commanders, Sea-men and Water-men, together with divers other Commanders, Officers and Soldiers with∣in the Line of Communication and Parishes mentioned in the Weekly Bills of Mor∣tality,

Sheweth,

THat your Petitioners (taking into serious consideration how Religion, His Majesties Honour and Safety, the Priviledges of Parliament and Liberties of the Subject are at present greatly endangered and like to be destroyed; and also sadly weighing with our selves what means might likely prove the most effectual to procure a firm and la∣sting Peace, without a further effusion of Christian English Blood) have therefore entred into a solemn Engagement, which is hereunto annexed, and do humbly and earnestly de∣sire that this whole City may joyn together by all lawful and possible means, as one man, in hearty endeavours for His Majesties present coming up to His two Houses of Parliament with Honour, Safety, and Freedom; and that without the nearer approach of the Army, there to confirm such things as He hath granted in His Message of the 12. of May last, in answer to the Propositions of both Kingdoms; and that by a Personal Treaty with his two Houses of Parliament, and the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland, such things as are yet in difference may be speedily settled, and a firm and lasting Peace established. All which we desire may be presented to both Houses of Parliament from this Honourable As∣sembly.

And we shall pray, &c.

A solemn Engagement of the Citizens, Commanders, Officers and Soldiers of the Trained Bands and Auxiliaries, the Young men and Apprentices of the Cities of Lon∣don and VVestminster, Sea-Commanders, Sea-men and Water-men, together with divers other Commanders, Officers and Soldiers within the Line of Communication and Parishes mentioned in the Weekly Bill of Mortality.

WHereas we have entred into a solemn League and Covenant for Reformation and Defence of Religion, the Honour and Happiness of the King, and the Peace and Safety of the Three Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, all which we do evidently perceive not only to be endangered, but ready to be destroyed: we do therefore in pursuance of our said Covenant, Oath of Allegiance, Oath of every Free-man of the Cities of London and Westminster, and Protestations, solemnly engage our selves, and vow unto Almighty God, That we will to the utmost of our power cor∣dially endeavour that His Majesty may speedily come to His two Houses of Parliament, with Honour, Safety and Freedom, (and that without the nearer approach of the Army,) there to confirm such things as He hath granted in His Message of the 12. of May last, in Answer to the Propositions of both Kingdoms; and that by a Personal Treaty with His two Houses of Parliament, and the Commissioners of the Kingdom of Scotland, such things as are yet in difference may be speedily settled, and a firm and lasting Peace established. For effecting whereof we do protest and re-oblige our selves, as in the presence of God the searcher of all hearts, with our Lives and Fortunes to endeavour, what in us lies, to pre∣serve and defend His Majesties Royal Person and Authority, the Priviledges of Parliament and Liberties of the Subject, in their full and constant Freedom, the Cities of London and

Westminster, Lines of Communication, and Parishes mentioned in the Weekly Bills of Mor∣tality, and all others that shall adhere with us to the said Covenant, Oath of Allegiance, Oath of every Freeman of London and VVestminster, and Protestation: Nor shall we by any means admit, suffer or endure any kind of Neutrality in this Common Cause of God, the King and Kingdom, as we do expect the Blessing of Almighty God, whose help we crave, and wholly devolve our selves upon, in this our Undertaking.