Parliament Deliberates on King's Answer and Naval Readiness
Lords and Commons resolve to fortify the realm by mutual authority. The Admiralty ordered to prepare the entire English fleet for immediate sea service with ships in all harbours to be readied. A joint Declaration of fears and justifications will be drawn, to be presented to King Charles, as Parliament adjourns to Merchant-Taylors Hall for a grand Committee. A Staffordshire petition arrives with the record text.