Procedure: committee formed, 28 December 1706, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Twentie third day of July J^aj vij^c and Six yeirs

A1706/7/16

A1706/7/16¹

Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen to the Counsell adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock to the Councell

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the Senators of the Colledge of Justice, To the Privie Councell, Read and ordered to be recorded, and the said Lord Cessnock being Called in qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, And Subscrybeing the Same with the assureance, And therafter the Marques of Montrose Lord President of Privie Councell did tender to his lordship the oath de fidely, and then his lordship took his place att the Board accordingly.
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Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors Wee Greet yow well, wheras in consideration of the Lyaltie and abilities of Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the Senators of our Colledge of Justice, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of that our kingdome, It is therfor our will and pleasure, And wee doe heirby authorise and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Counsell In the ordinary forme and methode in the lyke cases accustomed For doeing wherof this Shall be your warrant; So wee bidd yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court att Windsor Castell the twenty nynth day of June J^aj vij^c and Six and of our reigne the fyfth year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.