The ansvver of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, to three papers delivered in to the Councel of State by the lords ambassadors extraordinary of the States General of the United Provinces. As also a narrative of the late engagement between the English fleet under the command of General Blake; and the Holland fleet under the command of Lieutenant Admiral Trump. And likewise severall letters, examinations and testimonies touching the same. Together with the three papers, aforesiad of the said lords ambassadors extraordinary; and the letter of Lieutenant Admiral Trump therein mentioned, translated into English.

An Extract out of the Register of the Resolutions of the High and Mighty Lords, the States General of the United Provinces.

Thursday the 28. of May, 1652.

AFter that the Letter of the Evangelical Cantons in Switzerland and there associated in Religion, dated the 14. of April last past, and yesterday received, was this day again produced; It is upon deliberation resolved and ordered to send them an Answer, and signifie, that their Lordships hath received the before mentioned Letter, and return great thanks for the Affection which they shew unto this State, and for their care for the Conser∣vation of the Reformed Religion, as also the Continua∣tion

of Peace and Concord amongst this State and the Commonwealth of England; with a Declaration, That their Lordships will not fail to contribute all things that shall be necessary to promote the one and the other: And specially a good Correspondence with the said Common∣wealth, hoping the same of the said Commonwealth. That it is true, that some extraordinary preparation of Ships of War was made, but to no other intention as to the safety of the Sea, and security of the Navigation and Trade of these Countreys. That to conclude, Their Lord∣ships did wish to the said Evangelical Cantons and their Religion-friends, all kinde of Prosperity, Peace, Safety and mutual Union, for the Exaltation of Gods most holy Name, Conservation of the true Christian Reformed Re∣ligion, and Prosperity of both sides, States and Subjects.