our selves to this honorable Court, as the represen∣tative Body of this City, and most proper means for us to apply our selves unto, to desire your Concurrence (as formerly) to joyn with us in further Addresses to the High and Honorable Houses of Parliament, for obtai∣ning such remedies of Grievances, and assurance from Dangers, as the present distempers of the Times justly call for; and which as free-born Subjects, (having onely the glory of God, the peace and preservation of our Country, in our eys & aims, according to our Covenant;) We may reasonably expect as the reward of our former faithfulnesse, and inducement to our further service; and doe thereupon humbly offer to your serious considerati∣on these particulars following, (Viz.)
First, We doe with all thankefulnesse acknowledge the great care and wisdome of this Honourable Court, in contributing your best assistance for a Personall Treatie with His Majestie and Parliaments of both Kingdomes; whereby a right and good understanding may be begotten betwixt them, Religion may be setled, and the happinesse of His Majesties Royall Throne and Kingdomes, and of his people may be firmely established, according to Cove∣nant; which as we daily hope and pray for, so by the blessing of God upon your faithfull indeavors, we despair not to see accomplished.
Secondly, That the Militia's of the City of London, and of the adjoyning Counties on both side the Thames, Viz. Midlesex, Essex, Hertford, Buckingham, Kent, Surry Sussex, &c. may be associated for the better safety and free∣dome of the Treaty above said, and the suppressing of all Riots and Tumults.