Articles of peace, union and confederation, concluded and agreed between his Highness Oliver Lord Protector of the common-wealth of England, Scotland & Ireland, and the dominions thereto belonging. And the Lords the States General of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. In a treaty at Westminster bearing date the fift of April old style, in the year of our Lord God 1654. Printed and published by his Highness special command.
England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell), United Provinces of the Netherlands. Staten Generaal.
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That the two Common wealths shail re∣main confederate friends, joyned and allyed together for the Defence and Preservation of the Liberties and Freedom of the People of each against all whomsoever, who shall at∣tempt the Disturbance of either State by Sea or Land, or be declared Enemies to the Freedom and Liberty of the People living un∣der either of the said Governments.
