TWO DECLARATIONS OF THE LORDS and COMMONS OF THE PARLIAMENT of ENGLAND: The first, to the Convention of the Estates of SCOTLAND; The second, to the general Assembly of the kirk of SCOTLAND.  
Together with the several Answers of the Convention of the Estates of Scotland, and of the general Assembly of the kirk of Scotland, to the Parliament of ENGLAND.  


Die Mercurii, 13. Septemb. 1643.  
It is this day Ordered by the Commons Assembled in Parliament, That the Declaration of Both Houses of Parliament, to the Convention of the Estates in Scotland, with their Answer; The Declaration of Both Houses to the Assembly of the kirk of Scotland, with their Answer; And the Letter of the Assembly of Divines, met at Westminster, to the general Assembly of the kirk of Scotland, with the Assemblies Answer, shall be forthwith Printed and published.  
Hen. Elsyn. clear. P. D. come.    
spit: 16. Printed at London for John Bellamie and Ralph Smith, 1643.   

A DECLARATION OF THE LORDS And COMMONS OF THE PARLIAMENT of ENGLAND: To the kingdom and Estates OF SCOTLAND.  
WE the Lords and Commons in Parliament being very sensible of the miserable state and condition whereunto this kingdom and all the other dominions belonging to this crown, are fallen by this present war, which the King hath raised against the Parliament by the instigation of the Popish, Prelatical, and Malignant party, do hereby Declare to our Brethren, the Estates and other Subjects of the kingdom of Scotland, that not onely according to our resolution and promise signified in our former Declarations, Wee have nominated and appointed Jo. earl of Rutland, Sir William Armine, Baronet, Sir Henry Vane junior, Knight, Thomas Hatcher, and Henry Darley, Esquires, to be Committees and Commissioners of both Houses of Parliamen or any three or more of them, for settling all matters concerning debts and accounts, in which this kingdom standeth engaged to them; But more especially to desire their present and speedy aid and assistance for security of Religion, and liberty of both kingdoms, for restoring and preserving the peace of this kingdom, and bringing to condign punishment the subjects of either kingdom, and all other, who are, and have been the Authors, Incendiaries, or Actors in this unnatural War, raised for the alteration of Religion, introducing of popery, subverting the fundamental Government of this Land, and for the hindrance of reformation in matters of Religion, being a most effectual means for preserving the peace of both kingdoms, according to the late Act of Pacification, by which both States stand obliged to help one another; whereof wee assure ourselves, our Brethren will make no doubt, if they please to consider, That divers subjects of the kingdom of Scotland, Noblemen and others, have risen in arms, and are joined with the Papists and prelatical party here, and are now in actual war against the Parliament and kingdom of England; which being done without consent of the Parliament of Scotland, all such persons of that Nation are become Traytors to the realm of Scotland, by that Act of Pacification, and both kingdoms are bound in repressing their forces by the public faith of each kingdom declared in that Act. And we desire our Brethen should take notice, That the said Committees or Commissioners have received ample Instructions concerning the proposition of the aid desired, and the satisfaction to be made for the same, with power and authority to agree therein, according to such Instructions as they have, or shall receive from both Houses of Parliament. And therefore wee desire that full credit may be given to them in that behalf: And because our enemies have already great forces in divers parts of the kingdom, and do intend to draw great numbers of Rebells out of Ireland, and have solicited for other supplies from foreign parts; we do earnestly request our Brethren of Scotland, to hasten the aid desired, and to consider, that although in these straits and perplexities of want and danger, they shall not receive such plentiful entertainment, as might at other times be expected; yet they cannot fail of great honour and advantage by this undertaking, both in respect of the service therein done to God, whose cause it is, and the dangers and miseries which thereby shall be kept from themselves; and they may rest assured that in all opportunities the two Houses of Parliament and this Nation will be ready to express their thankfulness for the help which they shall receive from them, and their forwardness and affection to the peace and prosperity of that Church and kingdom.  
Signed, 

joh. brown, clear. Parl.  
H. Elsyn. clear. P. D. come.     

THE DECLARATION Of the Convention of Estates in Scotland, To the honourable Houses of the Parliament of England.  
WEe have received from the hands of Sir William Armine Baronet, Sir Henry Vane Junior, Knight, Thomas Hatcher and Henry Darley, Esquires, Committees and Commissioners of the honourable Houses of the Parliament of England, Their Declaration lately sent unto us, expressing the present bleeding and distressed estate of that kingdom; and desiring a more near and strict union between the two Nations for heir mutual defence against the Papists, the prelatical faction and their adherents, together with our present aid and assistance for the relief of our Brethren of England; remitting all particulars concerning the same to be further communicated to us, by the abovesaid Committees and Commissioners, which particulars have accordingly been made known, both to us and the general Assembly of this kingdom by the Commissioners of the two Houses, who have pursued the same with so great wisdom, fidelity, and diligence as hath very much furthered the work, and deserves a very large testimony on their behalf.  
Upon serious consideration hereof, We do declare to these honourable Houses, that this kirk and kingdom are deeply affencted with the sense of the sad calamitous conditions of their Brethren of England: And are most ready and willing to contribute their best and utmost endeavours for the preservation of Religion, which is no other then the soul; the Protestant party, which is the body; our own lives, who are the members; and the honour and happiness of the King, who is the head of these kingdoms; All these being in so extreme and imminent danger to be utterly ruined, by the power and policy of the Papists, prelatical faction, Malignants, and other adherents, the common enemies of both kingdoms, now raging in arms as well in England as in Ireland.  
For further confirmation hereof, we may truly say, that this our Sympathy and willingness to have the counsels and courses of both kingdoms joined together for the Common safety of this island; as it hath been often largely expressed and promised by the several judicatories of this kirk and kingdom: So it will now most evidently appear, by the results of the Committees of the Assembly and our Committees with the Commissioners of the honourable Houses, And by the other Declarations, Letters, and Actions both of Us, and the general Assembly concerning the nearer union between both Kirkes and kingdoms, for the mutual defence against Papists, Prelates, and Malignants, and the most effectual means for the saving of the Religion, King, and kingdoms from the present dangers, of all which the Commissiners of the two Houses will be the best witnesses, and the Papers themselves the clearest evidences and demonstrations. And seeing the general Assembly of this kingdom do sand into England some of their number( men of approved faithfulness and abilities) to be Commissioners from them for contributing their best endeavours, to encourage the hearts and strengthen the hands of that kirk and kingdom in this cause of God against all their present difficulties and distresses, which God in his own good time and way, will turn into a comfortable calm, and give issue with the temptation.  
Wee have thought fit hereby to commend the said Commissioners, and any other whom wee shall sand with them, to be received by the Parliament of England, and Assembly of Divines there, with favour and trust, and have given warrant to them more largely to express the Christian sense and fellow-feeling of this Kirk and kingdom with their Brethren of England, and their willingness and readiness to concur in all good and possible ways for the common safety of the kingdoms, and for to satisfy scruples, prevent misapprehensions, and remove difficulties that may occur in the way of this great work.  
And that nothing might be wanting on our part for prosecuting the Common Cause, and answering the expectation and desires of our Brethren of England, both the G. Assembly and Convention of Estates, being necessitated to adjourn for the good of the business( the extremity of the dangers requiring speedy prevention) they have given very full and ample Commissions to the Commissioners residing at E. for to do every thing that shall be found by common advice necessary and possible for so good ends, being so thoroughly sensible of the growing evils and miseries, that are ready to over-run our Sister Kirk and kingdom of England, and through their sides to wound us; that we shall not content ourselves onely to manifest our affection in Declarations, but when the opportunity serves, so far as lies in us, shall show forth ourselves in every lawful way suitable to our own dangers and extremities of our brethren, to whom wee are, and desire yet to be more firmly joined in so many near ties and relations.  
Signed, Arch. Primrose, clear. Convent.