The petition of 8000 reduced officers and souldiers, amongst whom are many knights, collonels, and other officers of note, that have faithfully served the Parliament. : Read in both Houses of Parliament, on Tuesday the 8th of August 1648. For a speedy settlement of religion, the King, Parliament and kingdome, in a parliamentary way, according to the late just and modest desires of the City of London. And for payment and security for their arreares. And the answer of both Houses of Parliament delivered to the said petition. Signed Jo. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum, H. Elsynge Cler. Par. Dom. Com.