[Resolve concerning the limitations of government, treaty with England and other acts]

Resolved that this parliament will proceed to make such limitations and conditions of government for the rectifications of our constitutione as may secure the religion, liberty and independency of this natione, and that they will name commissioners to treat with England for regulating our commerce and other concerns with that natione previous to all other business, except ane act for tuo months supplie first of all to be granted for the present subsistence of her majesties forces.

And will presently give credit for maintaining the forces during this session of parliament, and they will take the business of the armie and the founds for it under their consideration.

  1. NAS. Mar and Kellie GD124/10/434/4. Untitled resolve. Back