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THE Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, after many Addresses to his Maje∣sty for the preventing and ending this Unnatural War raised by him against his Parlia∣ment and Kingdom, having lately sent Four Bills to his Majesty, which did contain only mat∣ter
of Safety and Security to the Parliament and Kingdom, referring the composure of all other Differences to a Personal Treaty with his Majesty, and having received an absolute Negative, do hold themselves obliged to use their uttermost Endeavours speedily to settle the present Government in such a way as may bring the greatest Security to this Kingdom, in the enjoyment of the Laws and Liberties thereof; and in order thereunto, and that the Hou∣ses may receive no Delays nor Interruptions in so great and necessary a Work, they have ta∣ken these Resolutions, and passed these Votes following; viz.
Resolved upon the Question,
THat the Lords and Commons do Declare, That they will make no further Addresses or Applications to the King.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament,
That no Application or Address be made to the King by any person whatsoever, without the leave of both Houses.
Resolved upon the Question by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament,
That the person or persons that shall make breach of this Order shall incur the Penalties of High Treason.
Resolved upon the Question,
That the Lords and Commons do Declare, That they will receive no more any Message from the King, and do enjoyn, that no person whatsoever do presume to receive or bring any Message from the King to both or either of the Houses of Parliament, or to any other person.