The English Residents Proposition, delivered to those of the Kingdoms Councel, de∣puted to receive the same. Letter F.
Well Born, High and Noble Lord,
VVHereas for some time past it hath pleased the great, migh∣tiest High-born King of Denmark and Norway, in his Harbors, to detain several Merchant Ships of great Value, belong∣ing to the Subjects of the Republique of England, and also to deny them freedom to follow those Ships of War, which for their Secu∣rity and Convoy without doubt were sent from England, whereby the said Republique, and the Subjects thereof, hitherto no small hurt and damage have sustained: and although the English Re∣publiques Parliament, by reason of such an unexpected Action, especially at the time when his Majesties Embassador was treat∣ing for a nearer Ʋnion, are thereby highly troubled; yet are they nevertheless desirous to use all possible means of friendship, whereby further Inconveniencies may be prevented, which other∣ways in such a weighty Case, that concerns the welfare of both States, might follow; therefore have they of good affection sent me to his Majesty, with Command in their behalf, to press earnestly, that the said Ships, which by his Majesties Command are de∣tained with their several Goods and Loadings, may with all pos∣sible expedition be again set free: Wherefore in the name of the said Parliament I desire your high mighty Kingly Majesty, that all the Ships belonging to the English Republique, which now are to be found in this Haven, or upon these Streams, and by Kingly Order, or any other Officers Command, are detained or