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The Countries Propositions to Colonell MONK.
FIrst that nothing be done wherein the Countrie is concerned, such as the equall and just distribution of the Quarters, the adding to, increasing, or diminishing the present standing Forces, or associating with any Party, and other particulars of the like nature, without the consent of a Com∣mitee, consisting of equall number of the Army and Countrey first called, the which is to be called upon any just Complaint.
2. That if We shall be invited by any of our Covenanted Brethren in this Kingdome for their Defence in maintaining of the Covenant, against the oppo∣sers thereof, that the General, and this meeting, shall receieve them in this asso∣ciation, for mutuall defence, in so far as may contribute for the ends of the Co∣venant, and for their preservation in pursuance thereof.
3. That in regard of apparent hazards, and the many Enemies of the Cove∣nant, we desire that the Countrie may be presently put in a Posture of Defence, and that their Forces shall not be disposed of, without the consent of the Com∣mitee above mentioned.
4. That before parting, an equall number of the Army and Countrie be chosen for the ordering of the businesse as is aforesaid.
5. That as we have desired a proportionable quantity of Ammunition and Armes, may be given to the Army. We do likewise desire, that a competent number of armes with Ammunition, may be put into the severall Regiments Magazines for their Quarters use upon necessity.
6. Considering, that throw the General's declaring against the present pre∣vailing Party in England, His proper meanes may be obstructed: Therefore Wee shall lay down a course, notwithstanding of the great poverty of the Countrey, for his subsistance, till means come from England.