Considerations upon the present state of the affairs of this kingdome· In relation to the three severall petitions which have lately been in agitation in the Honourable City of London. And a project for a fourth petition, tending to a speedy accommodation of the present unhappy differences between His Maiesty and the Parliament. Written upon the perusing of the speciall passages of the two weeks, from the 29 of November, to the 13 of December, 1642. And dedicated to the Lord Maior and aldermen of the said City. By a country-man, a well-willer of the City, and a lover of truth and peace.

Abstract

A country-man, a well-willer of the city and a lover of truth and peace = Sir Francis Nethersole. Occasioned by "The true and originall copy of the first petition which was delivered by Sir David Watkins .." of 1 Dec. 1642, "The petition of the most substantiall inhabitants of the citie of London." of 5 Dec. 1642, "The Londoners petition" of 12 Dec. 1642, and "A modest petition, for a happy peace" of 13 Dec. 1642. Annotation on Thomason copy: "31 Decemb:". Reproduction of originals in: Thomason Collection, British Library; Folger Shakespeare Library.