Commission, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

Act, 12 March 1705, Edinburgh

Att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of October Jaj vijc and [five] yeirs

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Commission nameing Justices of peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forres

Commission of Councell nameing and appoynting Justices of the peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forras being read, the same was voted and approven and appoynted to be recorded.
Anne by the Grace of God Queen of great Brittaine, France and Irland defender of the faith, To all and sundrie our Leidges whom it effeirs, Forasmuchas the Commissioners of Supplie of the Shyre of Elgine and Forres haveing given into our privie Counsell ane petition Craveing that their lordships would name Justices of peace within the said shyre for exerceing the Jurisdiction, power and priviledges granted to Justices of peace, And wee considering that its necessary for our Service, and the publict Interest of the nation that fitt persons be appoynted to be Justices of peace within the said Shyre, Therfore wee with advyce and consent of the Lords of our privie Councell Doe heirby Grant full power, authority and Commission to the persons following Viz The Laird of Grange, The Lairds of Innes elder and younger The Laird of Dumphaill, The Laird of Bishopmilne, The Laird of Brodie, The Lairds of Grant elder and younger, The Laird of Burdsyeards younger, The Laird of Aslick, The Laird of Altyre, The Lairds of Muirtoun elder and younger, The Lairds of Coxtown elder and younger, The Laird of Lethame, The Laird of Durne elder, William Duff of Diple, Alexander Duff of Drummuir, Thomas Tulloch of Tamachie; James Grant of Wester-Elchies, John Grant of Elchies, John Dumbar Tutor of Grangehill, Joseph Brodie of Milnetoun, Rot Dumbar of Mowtown, Thomas Brodie of Pittgovine, James Innes of Lewchars, George Innes of Dinbintie, Mr Archbald Dumbar of Thundertoun, Alexander Dumbar of Moy, Walter Innes of Blackhills, Robert Innes of Mundale, William King of Newmilns, William Brodie of Coltfauld, James Brodie of Whythill, William Cuming of Craigmilne, John Brodie of Windiehills, William Sutherland of Rosehaugh and James Innes of Cotts, To be Justices of Peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forres, With power to them To Judge and determine In all matters remitted to the cognition and determination of Justices of Peace by the severall acts of parliament, And particularly the threttie eight act of the said parliament Jaj vic Sixtie one, and to putt the laws and acts of parliament in execution in maner prescrybed by the said act, And to nominat and appoynt constables, and doe every other thing warranded by the said act, or any other acts, laws, and customes whatsomever, And any three of them to be a Quorum, And appoynts the saids haill Justices of peace to meet and conveine together at Elgine or Forres Four tymes in the year Viz on the first Tuesday of May, First Tuesday of August, last Tuesday of October, and first Tuesday of March, And att any other tymes they Shall think fitt to meet, In which Sessions they are to administrat Justice to our Leidges in all matters relateing to ther Jurisdiction, And to doe every other thing, which to the office of Justices of peace Is by law and consuetude of this our realme knowen to appretaine and belong, Given att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of october, and of our reigne the fourt year 1705. Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar Queensberrie C.P.S. Mar S. Loudoun S. Sutherland. Belcarres. Dumor. Leven. Forfar. Roseberie. Stair. Glasgow. Archibald Campbell. Forbes. Rose.

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 1705

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Commission naming justices of peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres

Commission of council naming and appointing justices of the peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres [Moray] being read, the same was voted and approved and appointed to be recorded.
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, to all and sundry our leiges whom it concerns. Forasmuch as the commissioners of supply of the shire of Elgin and Forres having given into our privy council a petition craving that their lordships would name justices of peace within the said shire for exercising the jurisdiction, power, and privileges granted to justices of peace, and we considering that it is necessary for our service, and the public interest of the nation that fit persons be appointed to be justices of peace within the said shire, therefore we with advice and consent of the lords of our privy council do hereby grant full power, authority, and commission to the persons following viz the laird of Grange, the lairds of Innes elder and younger, the laird of Dunphail, the laird of Bishopmill, the laird of Brodie, the lairds of Grant elder and younger, the laird of Burdsyards younger, the Laird of Asliesk, the laird of Altyre, the lairds of Muirtoun elder and younger, the lairds of Coxton elder and younger, the Laird of Lethen, the laird of Durn elder, William Duff of Dipple, Alexander Duff of Drummuir, Thomas Tulloch of Tannachie; James Grant of Wester Elchies, John Grant of Elchies, John Dunbar, tutor of Grangehill, Joseph Brodie of Milnton, Robert Dunbar of Mowtown, Thomas Brodie of Pitgaveney, James Innes of Leuchars, George Innes of Dinbintie, Mr Archibald Dunbar of Thunderton, Alexander Dunbar of Moy, Walter Innes of Blackhills, Robert Innes of Mundole, William King of Newmills, William Brodie of Coltfield, James Brodie of Whitehill, William Cumming of Craigmill, John Brodie of Windyhills, William Sutherland of Rosehaugh, and James Innes of Cotts, to be justices of peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres, with power to them to judge and determine in all matters remitted to the cognition and determination of justices of peace by the several acts of parliament, and particularly the 38th act of the said parliament 1661, and to put the laws and acts of parliament in execution in manner prescribed by the said act. and to nominate and appoint constables, and do every other thing warranted by the said act, or any other acts, laws, and customs whatsoever. And any three of them to be a quorum. And appoint the said whole justices of peace to meet and convene together at Elgin or Forres four times in the year viz on the first Tuesday of May, first Tuesday of August, [the] last Tuesday of October, and [the] first Tuesday of March, and at any other times they shall think fit to meet. In which sessions they are to administer justice to our lieges in all matters relating to their jurisdiction, and to do every other thing, which to the office of justices of peace is by law and custom of this our realm known to appertain and belong. Given at Holyroodhouse 4 October, and of our reign the fourth year 1705. Sic Subscribitur Seafield chancellor; Queensberrie privy seal; Mar secretary; Loudoun secretary; Sutherland; Balcarres; Dunmore; Leven; Forfar; Rosebery; Stair; Glasgow; Archibald Campbell; Forbes; Ross.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428-9.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428-9.