Scottish Privy Council Records

NRS, PC12/17 1704 (box 6) – Inventories of Miscellaneous Boxes

MISC. ITEMS [11^th – 25^th JANUARY 1704] 34 Items
1	24 July 1705	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the palace of Holyrood House Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Commission to James Duke of Queensbury to be Lord privy seal.
	ii	Reprieve in favour of 4 of Capt. Green’s crew
	iii	James Donaldson’s petition considered in council
	iv	Representation of the Earl of Leven
2	11 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the Council Chamber, Edinburgh Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Approval of the report of the committee appointed anent the Highland Chieftains
	ii	Petitions by the Countess of Sutherland & Visc. of Arbuthnot
	iii	Agent for the kirk appointed to read the process raised by him against James Strauchan & Master Henderson before the council Associated folio: Warrant to the agent for the kirk
	iv	Lord Advocate to give orders concerning a ship lately left from Borrowstounness now lying in Dundee Associated folios: Bond of John Moor, skipper in Borrowstounness secured by the magistrate of Montrose, gives bond/caution to appear before the privy council on 2nd February, or any other appointed time & place, under penalty of 50 pounds sterling. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to give orders for livering [unloading] Stevenson’s ship in Dundee.
3	13 January 1704	Depositions given to the committee for examining the witnesses in the precognition – Murdoch Mcloure younger of Lochbuie against the relict & nearest kin of [omitted] Foster or Forrester of Kilsyth.¹
4	13 January 1704	Roll of parties & witnesses in the Lochbuie against Foster or Forrester process
5	14 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of Council – At the council chamber. Council called extraordinary.
	i	Considerations of a representation by the Lord Advocate concerning the lists of Highland chiefs & landlords.
6	17 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of Council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Representation from the Lord Advocate concerning lists of ships from Holland. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Treasury ancient discovering ships.
	ii	Representation from the Earl of Glasgow Associated folio: Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to adjust matters between Patrick Ogilvie & Robert Williamson, master of the ship Atlas
	iii	Lord Justice Clerk presented to the Board a letter from the Earl of Nottingham. Letter remitted to the Treasury for consideration. Associated folio: Handwritten note detailing a letter has been received. Original letter from the Earl of Nottingham – dated: Whitehall 8th January 1704 & read in council 17^th January 1704. [on reverse: ‘This was directed to E. of Cromarty’
	iv	Lord Advocate represented to the board he had received several letters concerning ‘turbulent’ people in Nithsdale, who gathered on the pretence of searching for priests and Jesuits. Associated folio: 1. Written note of the same – Committee for suppressing tumults in the West & for apprehending papists ordered to meet.
7	18 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of Council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Consideration of the report of the committee appointed to make up the lists of Highland chieftains & landlords. Associated folios: Full report of the committee ancient Highland clans and approbation thereof.
	ii	Petition of the Laird of Leys, younger & Alexander Burnet, late Chamberland of Leys.
	iii	Petition given in by Hugh Cathcart of Carletoune. Associated folio: Full petition & decision of council.
	iv	Petition given in by Murdoch McLean younger of Lochbuie Associated folios: Double recommendation in favour of the Laird of Lochbuie, younger Full petition of the Murdoch McLean, younger & decision of council.
	v	Libel raised by John Blair, agent for the Kirk against James Strachan
	vi	Libel raised by John Blair, agent for the Kirk against James Hendersone. Associated folio: Interlocutor – Agent for the Kirk against Hendersone
	vii	Representation of the Lord Advocate concerning changing the locks on the doors of manses in Auchterhouse, Essay and Nevoy. Associated folio: Full warrant for opening the doors of the manses of Auchterhouse, Essay & Nevoy.
	viii	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to provide a report on the processes between Sutherland & the Visc. Arbuthnot.
	ix	Recommendation to the former committee appointed in the process Carruthers against Crawfurd. Associated folio: Written note of recommendation.
8	18 January 1704 19 January 1704 20 January 1704 26 January 1704	Declarations of skippers – details of voyages, any arms/a munitions carried and passengers.
9	21 January 1704	Letter Neil Leod & Geo. Mackenzie to Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, warning him and his followers not to appear in Dingwall the next Lords Day, cause further disorder or breach of the peace or they will be answerable.
10	25 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by Charles, Earl of Hoptoun Associated folio: Full petition [printed] of Charles, Earl of Hoptoun
	ii	Petition given in by the printers of Edinburgh concerning restrictions on printing. Associated folio: Printed petition of the printers of Edinburgh & handwritten decision of council on reverse. Printed on the same folio Act of Privy Council 28^th January 1690 Act of the Council of Edinburgh 29^th October 1703
	iii	Petition given in by Jannet Midletoun relict of the deceased Mr Robert Burnet Associated folio: Petition of Jannet Middletoun, relict of the deceased Robert Burnet, and Wm. Burnet, his son.
	iv	Petition given in by Alexander Burnet of Leys, younger, with answers by John Douglas
	v	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to speak with Lt. Gen. George Ramsay Associated folio: Recommendation to Lord Advocate to speak to Lt. Gen. Ramsay anent Patrick Ogilvie
	vi	Council heard a verbal report by the Lord Advocate concerning the process between the Countess of Sutherland and the Visc. of Arbuthnot
	vii	Council declare they will hear Carruthers and Crawfurd next council day. Associated folio: Warrant to advertise Carruthers & Crawfurd to be ready to debate next council day.
	viii	Representation of the Lord Advocate concerning the charter chest of Kincardine
	ix	Representation of the Lord Advocate concerning Fraser, brother German to the Laird of Kilduthill & Fraser postmaster at Inverness, both prisoners in Edinburgh tolbooth, lately came from the North. Remitted to the committee appointed anent all practices & designs against the government. Associated folio: Order stating the same as minutes – both men to be examined by the committee the following day at 2 in the afternoon.
	x	Short note that a commission was granted to Ludovick Grant of Hirstoune for hindering the importation of English & foreign victual. Associated folio: Full record of commission.

MISC. ITEMS [2^nd – 30^th MAY 1704] 34 Items
1	2 May 1704	Sederunt & minutes of Council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	The keeper of the house informed the council of a letter found behind the doors addressed direct to the Privy Council that was passed to Lord High Chancellor.
	ii	Representation heard from the Lord High Chancellor concerning ‘the great affront to her majesty’s ship the Royal Mary’ when she was lying in the road of Leith by Capt. Spence who while passing the Royal ship did not salute her.
	iii	Petition given in by Alexander McDonald Associated folio: Warrant for setting Alexander McDonald of Glengarry at liberty.
2	2 May 1704	Recommendation to the committee anent pressed men.
3	4 & 5 May 1704	Execution her majesty’s advocate against Highland Clans; Allan MacDonald, Capt. of Clanranald & McDonald of Benbecula cited to appear before the council.
4	8 & 9 May	Declaration of David Moncreiff
5	9 May 1704	Sederunt & minutes of Council – At the Privy Council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Committee of councillors appointed to enquire into the export of money forth of the kingdom Associated folio: Written recommendation anent the export of money Warrant by the committee dated 10th May 1704 Proceeds of the committee dated 9th May 1704 Oaths & depositions of several skippers dated 10th May 1704 Oath & deposition of George Wood, dated 10th May 1704 Proceeds of the committee dated 10th May 1704
	ii	Recommendation that the commander of the Rochester remain in the road of Leith so that recruits may be put on board Associated folio: Written recommendation to Captain Owen, commander of the Rochester.
	iii	Consideration of the letter received from the queen concerning recruits. Associated folio: Warrant for reducing two men out of each company & establishing an independent company
	iv	Proclamation discharging the exportation of money or bullion was read, voted for approval, signed & ordered to be recorded.
	v	Council recommended to the committee anent pressed men to commit Sergeant Tweedie to prison.
	vi	Petition given in by David Baillie, prisoner in Castle of Blackness. Associated folios: [dated 9th May unless stated otherwise] Letter dated 10 May 1704; David Baillie for Mr John Steall to the care of Mr Alexander Longe, merchant in London. Letter dated 1702; David Baillie to Mr John Stiell, merchant in Edinburgh to be found at the Cross House near the cross on the Southside of the street. Salutation – ‘my dear child‘ Letter dated 2^nd June 1701; David Baillie for Mr John Steell to the care of Mr Alexander Long, merchant in London. Petition of David Baillie dated 9th May 1704 Consideration of the above petition and warrant to transport David Baillie from Blackness Castle to Stirling Castle
6	Undated	Memorandum concerning instructions and reasons to raise a libel at the instance of the Duke of Queensberry, the Marquis of Annandale and the Lord Advocate against David Baillie.
7	10 May 1704	Report of the committee for discovering the transporting of money
8	11 May 1704	Report of John Bethune, collector at Kirkcaldy concerning the ships there presently going abroad
9	12 May 1704	Act of the town council of Brechin appointing Matthew Robertson & William Young as collectors of the cess & supply
10	15 May 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Council called extraordinary. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	The Captain & Lieutenant of a French frigate taken by Capt. Gordon of the Royal Mary, to be committed to the tolbooth of Edinburgh – One half of the French crew to be kept in Leith tolbooth & the other half to be kept prisoners in the Canongate tolbooth. Associated folios: Warrant for committing the Lt. & Capt. of the French ship to Edinburgh tolbooth, and the crew to the tolbooths of Canongate & Leith.
	ii	Warrant for apprehending John Steell Associated folio: Full warrant for apprehending John Steill and committing him to prison until he renews his caution.
	iii	Note on committee for examining the Lt. & Capt. of the French frigate Associated folio: 1. Nomination of the Lord Advocate & the Justice Clerk to be a committee for examining the Lt. & Capt. of the French frigate.
11	23 May 1704	Confession of Beatrix Laing before the magistrates of Pittenweem on reverse: Confession of Isobel Adam ‘another of the witches‘
12	27 May 1704	Roll of parties & witnesses – Coll McLeod, Patrick Johnstoune & the Lord Advocate against David Kinloch & Charles, his son
13	27 May 1704	Registrat Discharge – David Kinloch of Gowdie to Patrick Johnstone & William Austine
14	27 May 1704	Answers [printed] for David and Charles Kinloch, elder and younger, of Gourdy, To the libel raised against them by Peter Johnstoun of Gormock.
15	30 May 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Council called extraordinary. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen to the council concerning the adjournment of parliament read, ordered to be recorded & proclamation ordering the same approved & signed.
	ii	Warrant for a detachment of 40 foot and 20 dragoons to be sent to the west coast to assist Mr Patrick Ogilive in hindering the importation of Irish victual, horse and other cattle from Ireland. Associated folio: Written warrant for the same as stated in the minutes.
	iii	Petition given in by Patrick Herron of that ilk Associated folio: Full petition of Patrick Herron & decision of council on reverse.

3. MISC. ITEMS [6^th – 28^th APRIL 1704] 27 Items
1	6 April 1704	Execution against Duncan McPherson of Clunie. To appear before the council before 25^th April. (see also entry 9 below)
2	6 April 1704	Petition of Duncan McPherson of Clunie
3	13, 14, 15 & 17 April 1704	Execution against John McRae, Hugh McRae, Kenneth McRae & […] McRae, son to Christopher McRae all living in Kintail and others.
4	13 April 1704	Roll of parties & witnesses – The Agent to the kirk against McRaes & others
5	13 & 14 April 1704	Execution against George McKenzie, sheriff depute of Ross, George Graham, his fiscal & Hugh Baillie, his clerk.
6	13 April 1704	Answers [printed] for Mr George Mackenzie of Inschcoulter, Sheriff Depute of Ross, his clerk and fiscal. To the libel before her Majesty’s Privy Council, at the instance of John Blair Agent for the Kirk, and her Majety’s Advocate against them.
7	13 April 1704	Declaration in favour of the Sheriff Depute of Ross
8	18 April 1704	Execution against John McRae alias Mr Alister Og, Hugh Mcrae, Kenneth Mcrae & […] Mcae, son of Christopher Mcrae
9	19 April 1704	Sworn oath of ministers & elders that Duncan McPherson of Clunie cannot undertake nay journey without hazard to his life.
10	24 April 1704	Process Andrew Grahame against Ensign Shaw
11	25 April 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Earl of Eglintoune communicated to the council he had received a letter from the Lord Justice of Ireland in response to a letter from the council concerning two Scots ships seized in Ireland. Associated folio: Warrant anent the Lord Justice of Ireland’s letters to the Earl of Eglington anent the seizure of Scots ships.
	ii	Council heard the instructions of Prince George of Denmark, the Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland concerning Capt. Edward Owen, commander of the ship of war called the Rochester Associated folio: Recommendation to the chancellor to speak to the General anent recruits and the Capt. of the man of war
	iii	Proclamation given in by the taxmen of the Excise Associated folio: Committee for considering the draft of a proclamation anent the excise
	iv	Oath of allegiance heard and the assurance signed by John Duke of Argyle & Thomas, Lord Dupplin Associated folio: Oath of Allegiance & Assurance sworn & signed at Council by the Duke of Argyle Viscount of Duplin as privy councillors in presence of her majesty and the Scots council.
	v	Petition given in by Lord Tillicoultry for himself and on behalf of William Cochran, one of his tenants. Associated folio: Full petition of Lord Tillicoultry & decision of council.
	vi	Libel pursued by James Stewart against Mcpherson of Clunie was heard. The pursuer appeared personally at the bar, while the defender was absent. The latter handed in a petition. Associated folio: Letters: Her majesty’s Advocate against Highland Clans
	vii	Libel pursued by John Blair, agent for the kirk against Andrew Burnet was heard. Pursuer & defender both appeared at the bar.
	viii	Libel pursued by John Blair, agent for the kirk against John Mcrae, alias Alister Og was heard. The pursuer appeared before the bar and the defender was absent and did not compear. Associated folio: 1. Letters: Agent for the kirk against Mcraes
	ix	Libel pursued by John Blair, agent for the kirk against McKenzie, Grahame & Baillie hears Associated folio: Letters: Agent for the kirk against the Sheriff of Ross.
12	25 April 1704	Roll of business, the 25^th April 1704 List of 6 items of business with 4 crossed out + additional note on Proclamation anent the excise
14	24 April 1704	Process concerning William Cochrane, an alleged pressed man in the guard of Leith to be transferred to Edinburgh tolbooth,
18	28 April 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen to the council adjourning parliament read & ordered to be recorded, and proclamation prepared.
	ii	Proclamation given in my William Stirling & his servant. Associated folio: Full petition of William Stirling and Thomas Clocher, his servant who abused, maltreated and violently carried away as a soldier. Decision of council on reverse
	iii	Proclamation anent the excise read, approved, signed and ordered to be printed & published.
	iv	Council recommended to the Lord High Chancellor to call for James Clark, engraver to the mint and enquire about the delay in dispatching the cutting of her majesty’s great seal. Associated folio: Recommendation to the Lord High Chancellor to call for James Clerk, engraver, and know of him concerning the great seal
	v	Establishment of a committee for better regulating the complaints made anent pressed men and redressing the abuses thereof. Associated folio: Warrant anent pressed men
19	28 April 1704	Answers by way of complaint to the Laird of Halbertshyre’s petition against Lt. Fairfoull concerning the seizure of John McNab as a soldier
20	28 April 1704	Letters: Johnstoun of Gormock against Kinlochs

4. MISC. ITEMS [14^th – 31^st MARCH 1704] 57 Items
1	26 June 1705	Petition [printed] of George Ker and Evander McIver, tacksmen of the Scots manufactory, paper mills and James Watson, printer in Edinburgh. & decision of council.
2	March 1704	Account of money paid out for Mr John Arbuthnot by the Countess dowager of Sutherland from Martinmas 1702 to Martinmas 1703.
3	4 March 1704	Declaration of James Whitelets that Robert Fouller testified before him that he took in willingly with Lt. Charles Skeen.
4	7 March 1704	Roll of council business
5	14 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the Queen Anne priests & trafficking papists read, ordered to be recorded and actioned. Associated folio: 1. Remit to the committee ancient priests & of her majesty’s letter & letters from Ross presbytery
	ii	Recommend to the former Committee appointed anent the ill practices and designs carried on against the Government to call for and examine several persons. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for examining William Blair & Peter Delacour
	iii	Warrant to the Magistrate of Edinburgh for burning seized popish vestments & trinkets. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for burning priest’s vestments, crucifixes etc.
	iv	The Earles of Buchan and Loudoun, The Lords Ross and Justice Clerk added to the committee ancient church grievances. Associated folio: 1. Additional committee ancient Church Grievances
	v	Recommendation to the Committee anent the plot to open and consider a bundle of papers found at the late search for priests
	vi	Commission in favour of Alexander Steuart To be Stuart principal of Monteith Associated folio: 1. Warrant for a commission in favour of Alex. Stewart to be sheriff principal of Monteith – Document title on reverse has been scored through multiple times.
	vii	Warrant approving The Duke of Gordons Bond Additional folio: 1. Written folio of the same.
	viii	Petition given in by Dame Lilias Seattone Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Dame Lillias Seaton, relict of Sir James Ramsay
	ix	Petition by Alison Graham read & appointed to be seen and answered. Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Alison Grahame & decision of council 2. Printed version of same petition with decision of council on reverse + additional declaration dated 24^th March by Alex Gordon, writer in Edinburgh that he had received the petition, a contract of marriage and a summons of ailment raised by Alison Gordon against David Hunter.
	x	Recommendation to George Ramsay concerning recruits to be put aboard two ships.
6	15 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Commission in favour of the William, Lord Ross to be commissioner to & represent her Majesty in the ensuing General Assembly of the Church read & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Full commission in favour of the Earl of Ross
	ii	Libel raised by John Blair, agent for the Kirk against Patrick Chalmers. The pursuer appeared at the bar, the defender did not. Associated folio: 1. Letters – John Blair, agent for the kirk against Patrick Chalmers, minister at Rain.
	iii	Petition of John Oswald read and appointed to be answered next council day.
	iv	Interlocutor in the affair between the Countess of Sutherland & the Visc. of Arbuthnot read & delayed.
	v	Petition of Thomas Burnet & another by way of answers by Douglas of Tilliquhillie read, considered & delayed. Associated folios: 1. Full petition of Thomas Burnet 2. Petition [printed] of John Douglas of Tilliquhillie
	vii	Proclamation presented by the Lord Advocate anent trafficking papists, read and to be signed by the council next council day. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for bringing into the council a proclamation anent papists
	viii	Petition given in by the magistrates & town council of Aberdeen. Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the magistrates & town council of Aberdeen & decision of council
7	19 March 1704	Report of the committee appointed for making lists of the Chieftains and landlords of the Highland clans & the councils & response of council.
10	17 March 1704	Report of the committee anent a tumult at Dingwall
11	16 March 1704	Procedure of the committee anent the tumult at Dingwall; George McKenzie, the sheriff deputy of Ross & warrant for his finding caution to appear before the committee.
12	17 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Proclamation anent priests and trafficking papists read, voted approve, signed & ordained to be printed & recorded.
	ii	Having heard a report of the committee anent the riot at Dingwall, council approve a libel to be raised.
	iii	Council informed of some ministers who have not qualified themselves and have taken possession of a church in Elgin. Associated folios: 1. Warrant to the sheriff of Elgin to put the legal ministers in possession of the little kirk of Elgin & keep them in time coming.
	iv	Magistrates of Edinburgh recommended to take ‘special notice’ of pamphlets and papers printed there, as they are concerned over the volume of unlicensed printing.
	v	Council considering that there are a great many abuses committed by the undue pressing of men, order the committee for pressed me to dismiss & set free all students and university & scholars convened before them without consent of their parents or nearest relation. Associated folio: 1. Warrant to the committee for pressed men for liberating all scholars and collingers.
	vi	Committee appointed anent John Steel to call for and examine him. Associated folios: 1. Warrant to the committee for examining John Steil.
	vii	Petition given in by John Oswald & Alex. Gilmure, his uncle. Together with answers by Dr George Oswald. Associated folios: 1. Answers [printed] for Doctor George Oswald of Prestoun and John Oswald, his brother. 2. Petition [printed] of John Oswald & Alexander Gilmure & decision of council
	viii	Several Highland chieftains & landlords cited to appear before the council. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for raising letters against Glengarry & Keppoch 2. Warrant for raising letters against the Highland clans named within.
13	21 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Libel raised by the Lord Advocate against McDonald of Glengarry & Coll McDonald of Keppoch called in and heard, with the defenders appearing personally at the bar
	ii	Petition given in by the printers of Edinburgh.
	iii	Warrant for David Baillie to be set upon the Tron. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for David Baillie to be set upon the tron ‘to stand within the Iron Gate between the hours of eleven and twleve with ane paper upon his chest.’
	iv	Commission for judging and trying Elspeth Archbald and Christian Mair, read, approved, signed & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Full record of commission granted for trying and judging both women, accused of child murder.
	v	Recommendation to the Treasury for payment of 6 pound Scots to be made to John Blair, weekly for the time of his imprisonment. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation of the same.
	vi	Charles Maitland to be interred within the abbey church of Holyrood House Associated folio: 1. Warrant for interring the body of Charles Maitland in the abbey church
	vii	Having considered the declaration by James Bentham, late farmer in Spuirfirth in Yorkshire, prisoner in Edinburgh tolbooth, that he freely took on as a soldier, the council issue a warrant to deliver him from the tolbooth to Capt, William Montgomerie Associated folio: 1. Warrant for delivering of John Bentham to Captain William Montgomerie 2. Obligation John Bentham to Capt. William. Montgomerie dated 18^th March 1704
14	21 March 1704	Letter Londonderry March 21^st 1704 to the Right honourable Secretary Southwell, her Majesty’s principal Secretary of state (Ireland) from Samuel Leuson May – concerning a Scots ship arrested in Ireland
15	22 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the Queen concerning making up the levies & recruits read in council.
	ii	Warrant to the officers of the Scots Regiments in Holland for beating drums for levying men. Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same.
	iii	Letter from the council to the queen in answer to the letter received by the latter concerning recruits, approved & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Full letter from the council to the queen
	iv	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate and Lt. Gen. George Ramsay to write to her majesty’s secretaries of state for this kingdom upon the matter contained in the council’s letter to her majesty. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation for the same
	v	Warrant discharging the solicitors to execute the letters against Highland Clans and against McIntosh, younger. Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same.
	vi	Council considered an attestation by Robert Foular that had taken on willingly as a soldier and declaration of James Whyte and ordain both to be illegal, and for Foular to be immediately released and free from molestation. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for liberating Robert Foullar
	vii	Committee for hearing and considering the causes of pressed men & soldiers. Associated folio: 1. Details of committee appointed for hearing all debates between pressed men & soldiers
	viii	Committee for public occurrences during the ensuing vacance with power fir them to meet upon particular exigencies. Associated folio: List of those appointed to the committee.
	ix	Petition given in Alison Grahame Associated folio: 1. Interlocutor on the petition given in by Alison Grahame
	x	Committee for examining the magistrates of Edinburgh and Captain Stevensone concerning David Baillie, who while being carried to the Tron was able to rip the paper from his chest. Associated folio: 1. Details of committee appointed for examining the magistrates of Edinburgh and other regarding Baillie.
16	25 March 1704	Letter Dublin Castle 25^th March 1704 to the Earl of Eglingtoune, Lord President of the Scots Council from the Lord Justices of Ireland concerning a Scots ship arrested in Londonderry
17	28 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen to the council for adjourning parliament read & ordered to be recorded.
	ii	Proclamation for adjourning parliament read, approved signed and ordered to be recorded.
	iii	Commission in favour of Adam Drummond to be Steward principal of the stewartry of Strathern & Balquidder Associated folio: 1. Full commission in favour of Adam Drummond 2. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to write to the Visc. of Dupline concerning the commission in favour of Drummond.
	iv	Report of the Committee anent Glengarry given verbally to the council by the Lord Advocate
	v	Petition given in by Alexander McDonald of Glengarry Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Glengarry & decision of council.
	vi	Warrant for setting David Baillie on the Tron and transporting him to Blackness Castle Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same
19	31 March 1704	Protestation for not insisting the Synod of Aberdeen against Alexander Thomson
20	31 March 1704	Answers [printed] for Mr Alexander Thomson, minister of Peterculter to the libel pursued against him at the instance of Mr John Kennedy & decision of council. On reverse dated 8^th February 1705 Anent the libel or letters of complaint pursued before the privy council by John Kennedie

5. MISC. ITEMS [4^th – 10^th JANUARY 1704] 17 items
1	1704	List of the Duke of Gordon’s vassals
2	1704	Decision of committee for the security of the kingdom concerning a petition
3	4 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen, concerning calling in the chiefs and landlords of the Highland clans & obliging them to give security to keep the peace, read & ordered to be recorded.
	ii	Committee appointed to consider the queen’s letter, action to be taken & report made to the council.
4	5 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Reprieve given to Marion Govan upon a representation made by the Lord Advocate
5	6 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Order Appointing the chieftains of Highland clans to give Bond and find caution for keeping the peace Associated folio: 1. Memorial to the committee of council by the Lord Advocate 2. Memorandum by Lt. Gen. George Ramsay [list of 4 points only]
	ii	Recommendation to the treasury to make such provisions from time to time as shall be required by the forces & garrisons. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation to the treasury
	iii	Warrant to Daniel Stewart, collector in Borrowstounness to search ships coming from Holland. Associated folio: 1. Written warrant of the same
	iv	Patent of honour in favours of Sir James Primrose of Carringtoune to be Viscount of Primrose Associated folio: 1. Full patent of honour in Latin ‘Diploma Domini Jacobi Primrose De Carrington De Titulo et Dignitate Viscomitis de Primroso‘
	v	Committee appointed to consider priests & trafficking papists recommended to meet the following Monday at 10 in the forenoon and report to the council. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the committee anent priests
	vi	Gilbert Eliot, clerk of council recommended to prepare a commission in favour of Ludovick Grant of Thirlstoun to hinder the importation of English victual Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation of the same
	vii	Petition given in by Patrick Craufurd together with answers of John & William Carruthers.
6	6 January 1704	Recommendation by the united presbyteries of Alfoord & Garioch in favour of Jannet Middletoun & William Burnet, her son
7	10 January 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the council to the queen in answer to the letter received by the latter concerning recruits, approved & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Full letter to the queen.
	ii	Proclamation of Council appointed the magistrates of Seaport towns, collectors and surveyors to search the ships coming into their respective harbours for arms, ammunition and passengers aboard. And concerning passes to be granted to passengers. Read, approved signed & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Letter to Sir James Smollet & Patrick Johnstoun, managers of her majesty’s customs from Duncan Provost in Dundee – Concerning John Stevensone, skipper in Borrowstounness
8	10 January 1704	Four letters sent to the council from Dundee 10^th January 1704 Concerning ships to be searched for arms & ammunition in Borrowstounness

6. MISC. ITEMS [1^ST – 10^th FEBRUARY 1704] 22 items
1	7 February 1704	Recommendation to the committee anent the plot to examine […] Baillie.
2	1 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen to the council concerning all designs & practices carried out against the government, read & ordered to be recorded.
	ii	Committee appointed to consider the letter and draw up an answer. Associated folio: 1. Committee appointed to consider the bundle of papers sent from the queen concerning the plot.
3	2 February 1704	Procedure of the committee concerning the plot
4	2 February 1704	Instrument & Protest – The Provost of Dumfries against Affleck & others who were marching towards Dumfries, with weapons, beating drums & with colours flying
5	February 1704	Letter to the Lord Advocate from William Copland, the provost and baillies of the burgh.
6	3 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the Council to the Queen in answer to Her Majesties Letter concerning the transmission of copies of papers & letters relating to the plot. Read, approved, signed and ordained to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Full letter from the council to the queen.
	ii	Concerning the marking of the queen’s birthday Associated folio: 1. Warrant for keeping her majesty’s birthday 2. Recommendation to the Governor of Edinburgh Castle to fire the guns for the queen’s birthday.
	iii	Committee appointed to consider the export of money from the kingdom. Associated folio: 1. Committee appointed concerning the export of money and the import of copper coin.
	iv	John Muir, skipper in Borrowstounness liberated upon bond/caution. Associated folio: 1. Warrant for giving up John Muir’s bond.
7	7 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Committee appointed anent the plot recommended to meet & examine several persons.
	ii	Libel considered at the instance of the friends of the family of Seaforth against Francis, the countess of Seaforth. Associated folio: 1. A list of witnesses in the process 2. Letters of Diligence & receipt dated 11^th February 1704 3. Interlocutor in the process friends of the family of Seaforth against the Countess
	iii	Council considered a letter sent to them by the provost and baillies in Dumfries concerning. ‘a great Convocatione of the Leidges in a warlyke manner upon the second off February Instant who marched into the Toun of Dumfreis wher they brunt at the Cross a Considerable number off popish Books, Images etc.‘ Associated folio: 1. Committee appointed for considering the letter from Dumfries
9	8 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen to the council concerning a regiment of foot to be levied.
	ii	Warrant to George McKartney to beat drums in several burghs of the kingdom to be commanded by him. Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same
	iii	Petition of John Douglas considered together with answers by Alexander Burnet
	iv	Recommendation To the Lord Advocate to draw letters to the secretaries and to the Duke of Ormond concerning master Hunters ship, arrested in Ireland. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation of the same.
	v	Council declare they will advise on the bill & answers in the process Countess of Sutherland against the Visc. of Arbuthnot next council day.
	vi	Petition of Col. John Erskine read and appointed to be seen & answered by Robert Mylne next council day. Associated folio: 1. Petition [printed] of Mr John Erskine & decision of council 2. Answers [printed] for Sir Robert Miln to the petition of Mr John Erskine
10	8 February 1704	Letter to the Earl of Eglingtoune from David Baillie in the tolbooth of Edinburgh.
Subfolder: 10th February 1704 10 items
1	10 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Vote taken on whether to open a sealed letter from the Duke of Athol and was carried in the negative,
	ii	Council considered a paper entitled ‘Memoriall to the Queen By the Duke of Atholl Giveing ane account off the Discoverie off Captain Simon Fraser and his accomplices’ and appoint the paper to be copied and laid before the Committee formerly appointed anent ill practices and designes against the Government. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to prepare & bring into the Council a letter, to be sent by the Council to the Queen regarding the Duke of Athol’s memorial. 2. Original memorial by the Duke of Athol ‘which was read to Her Majestie in the Scots Councill mett at St Jameses the 18 of January 1704.‘
	iii	David Baillie called before the council but refused to cooperate. Associated folio: 1. Warrant to the Clerks of Council to give Baillie double of his Interrogators together with pen & ink that he may draw answers thereto. 2. Answers made by David Baillie that the interrogators offered to him at the council bar. 3. David Baillie, his answers.² 4. Questions to be answered by David Baillie. 5. Questions to be answered by David Baillie
	iv	Petition given in by the African Company. Associated folio: 1. Full representation & petition of the Court of Directors of the Company of Scotland Trading to Africa & the Indies 2. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to bring to council a letter by their lordships to be sent to the queen concerning the African Company’s petition.

7. MISC. ITEMS [11th – 29th FEBRUARY 1704] 11 items
1	11 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the council to the queen concerning the memorial and a letter from the Duke of Athol, read, approved & ordered to be recorded.
	ii	Letter from the council to the queen concerning the petition of the African Company, read, approved & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: 1. Copy of the letter sent to the queen
	iii	Petition given in by James, Duke of Hamilton, read and consideration of the same, delayed.
2	11 February 1704	Letters passed to Patrick Chalmers concerning the process raised against him.
3	12 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	David Baillie appeared before the bar & informed council he did not and would not, give any answers. Associated folio: 1. Answers [printed] for David Baillie, son to the deceased George Baillie to the Complaint at the instance of the Duke of Queensberry and Marquis of Annandale against him. + copy of the letter from David Baillie to his Grace the Duke of Hamilton. + copy of a letter from David Baillie [when in close prison] to the right honourable Earl of Eglingtoun 2. Warrant of Privy Council declaring David Baillie’s refusal to give answers & refusing to sign the former answers he gave, ‘a High & Insolent Contempt of their lordships authority.’
4	14 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the queen adjourning parliament read and ordered to be recorded, and proclamation to be printed & published.
	ii	Warrant for delivering 3 horse stealers to the sheriff of Roxburgh to be judged and tried by him at Jedburgh Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same.
	iii	Petition given in by John & Donald Fraser Associated folio: 1. Full petition of David & Donald Fraser & decision of the council.
	iv	David Baillie ordered to be committed to Edinburgh tolbooth Associated folio: 1. Warrant for committing David Baillie as prisoner in tolbooth of Edinburgh during the Council’s pleasure.
	v	Petition given in by the Duke of Hamilton Associated folio: 1. Full petition of James Duke of Hamilton
5	22 December 1703	Letter to the Duke of Hamilton from the Earl of Eglington.
Subfolder [15th February 1704] 19 items
1	15 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by Francis Countess of Seaforth Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the Countess of Seaforth concerning a libel against her for allegedly sending her son abroad to be a papist.
	ii	Consideration of the Queen’s letters concerning ships in Ireland Associated folio: 1. Royal letter
	iii	Petition given in by Lt. Col. John Erskine with answers to it by Sir Robert Milne
	iv	Petition given in by David Baylie, son to George Baylie of Mannerhall Associated folio: 1. Petition of David Baylie and decision of council. 2. Warrant banishing David Baylie from the kingdom – Dated 24th February 1704 3. Letters; The Duke of Queensberry & the Marquis of Annandale against David Baillie
	v	The committee formed to consider practices against the government ordered to meet the following morning at 9am. Associated folio: Recommendation to the committee to meet and examine persons held in the tolbooth
2	15 February 1704	Copy of a letter sent by the Privy Council to the Duke of Ormond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland concerning a ship come from Ireland with Irish meal
3	15 February 1704	Copy of a letter sent by the Privy Council the Earl of Cromarty, Secretary of State for Scotland, concerning the Irish ship in Scots waters.
5	15 February 1704	Warrant for liberating John and Donald Fraser (postmaster) from Edinburgh tolbooth upon giving bond & caution.
7	24 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by the Duke of Gordon Associated folio: Full petition [printed] of the Duke of Gordon and decision of council
	ii	Libel heard – raised by the Lord Advocate against the Highland Clans & chief. Both pursuer and defenders that are named in the roll compeared personally at the bar.
	iii	Committee appointed against the Highland Clans to raise letters against then to appear before the council.
	iv	Libel heard – raised by Duke of Queensberry, Marquis of Annandale & the Lord Advocate against David Baillie – Baille to be transported to the West Indies. Associated folio: 1. Declaration of David Baillie 2. Answers made by David Baillie – dated 21^st February 1704 3. List of parties & witnesses in the libel 4. Instrument of Protest – Andrew Waugh against David Baillie – dated 21st February 1704 5. List of executions against David Baillie & his witnesses 6. Instrument of intimation to David Baillie
Subfolder [29^th February 1704] 16 items
1	29 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the privy council, Edinburgh. Ante Meridien (am) Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter read from the Queen for apprehending Capt. James Murray, son to the Lord of Stenhope
	ii	Patent renewing the Order of the Thistle read & ordered to be recorded
2	29 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the privy council, Edinburgh. Post Meridien (pm) Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Proclamation for apprehending Capt. James Murray read, approved, signed & ordered to be recorded
	ii	Verbal report made by the committee anent Highland Clans, concerning the Dutchess of Argyle as cautioner Associated folio: 1. Warrant concerning the Dutchess of Argyles caution for Highland clans
	iii	Petition given in by the Duke of Gordon Associated folio: 1. Full petition (printed) of the Duke of Gordon and decision of council dated 29^th February 1704 2. Full petition of the Duke of Gordon dated 24^th February 1704
	iv	Recommendation to the General to send 40 foot & 20 dragoons to Patrick Ogilvie to hinder the import of Irish victual. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to Lt. General Ramsay to order 40 foot & 20 dragoons to the western coasts 2. Remit to the committee concerning Irish victual to adjust the proposition made by Capt. Patrick Ogilvie for keeping the dragoon’s horses in good condition
	v	Report made by the Lord Advocate concerning the affair between the Countess of Sutherland & Visc. Of Abuthnot
	vi	Petition given in by Alexander Stewart of Craigtoune
	vii	Deliberation in the libel between John Douglas of Tilquhillie and Alexander Burnet of Leyes
	viii	Consideration of the report of the committee anent Highland clans concerning McDonald of Shyan and McDonald of Kitrie Associated folio: 1. Warrant appointing McDonald of Shyan and McDonald of Kitrie to find caution for their appearance before the council
3	29 February 1704	Petition [printed] of Sir Robert Miln and decision of council
4	29 February 1704	Petition of Alexander Stewart of Craigtoune requesting renewal of his commission, and decision of council
5	29 February 1704	Note of council business for the 29th February 1704
6	24 February 1704	Interlocutor in the process of the Duke of Queensberry against David Baillie
7	24 February 1704	Warrant for citing Glengarry & the Capt. of Clanranald who have been appointed to appear before the council.
8	24 February 1704	Acknowledgement by David Baillie.
9	26 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Post Meridien (pm) Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Proclamation for apprehending Capt. John Murray read, approved, signed & ordered to be recorded
9	26 February 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Ante Meridien (am) Summary of minutes + separate associated folios³
		Petition given in by Alexander Stewart of Craigtoune Associated folio: Full petition of Alexander Stewart of Craigtown
		Letter from the Queen to the Council for issuing a proclamation to apprehend Capt. John Murray

8. MISC. ITEMS [2nd – 30th June 1704]
Subfolder [6^th June 1704] 7 items
1	2 June 1704	Commission in favour of Jacob Johnstoun, to be Lord Register. (text in Latin) Sealed at Edinburgh 8th June 1704 Read in council 13^th June 1704
2	6 June 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	The Treasury to continue the cruise of two Scots frigates for a further two months Associated folio: 1. Recommendation of the same
	ii	The Treasury to continue to pay the Capt. of a French privateer ten shillings Scots daily Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the treasury concerning the French privateers
	iii	Petition given in by Sir Ewan Cameron of Lochiel concerning the seizure of his papers. Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the Laird of Lochiel and decision of council.
	iv	Committee appointed anent the plot to call for and exmine […] De La Loon, possible servant of Simon Fraser Associated folio: Recommendation to the committee concerning the plot to call for & examine DelaLoun
	v	Petition given in by James Muirhead
	vi	Libel heard at the instance of Patrick Johnstoun against the Kinlochs of Gowdie, older & younger. Both pursuer & defender appeared personally at the bar.
3	6 June 1704	Instrument of intimation by Patrick Herone
Subfolder [13^th June 1704] 11 items
1	13 June 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Commission in favour of James Johnstoune to be Lord Register presented by Sir Gilbert Eliot. Read & ordered to be recorded. [see 6^th June 1704/item 1]
	ii	James Clerk, engraver to the mint to engrave the quarter seal & cashet. Associated folio: Warrant for James Clerk for the same
	iii	Petition given in by Charles Cockburn, son to Adam Cockburn of Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Charles Cockburn & decision of council
	iv	Petition given in by James Gordon Junior, merchant in Aberdeen Associated folio: 1. Full petition of James Gordon Junior & decision of council
	v	Petition given in by Thomas Maxwell of Gelstoun Associated folio: 1. Full petition by Gelstoun & decision of council
	vi	Petition given in by the Magistrates, Town Council, minister & kirk session of Pittenweem Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the Magistrates, Town Council, ministers & kirk session of Pittenweem & decision of council 2. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to raise a process against persons accused of witchcraft & to the treasury for maintaining ‘the witches’ while they are in prison
	vii	Petition given in by Robert Davidson, prisoner in the Edinburgh tolbooth.
	viii	Petition given in by James Murehead of Braidisholme, younger, with answers from James Murehead of Braidisholme, elder, his father. Associated folio: 1. Full petition of James Muirhead with additional decision of council dated 13^th June 1704
	ix	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to raise a libel against George Warrander, one of the present baillies of the burgh of Edinburgh or any other persons for exporting money out of the kingdom. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation to the Lord Advocate to raise a libel against Warrander
	x	Macers appointed to advise Mr John Grieve of Pinacle and Walter Scott of Tushielaw & their advocates to be ready to debate the process between them next council day. Associated folio: 1. Warrant to the macers to prepare Grieve of Pinacle & Scot of Tushielaw & their advocates to be heard next council day.
	xi	Recommendation to the Chancellor to write to the Secretary of State concerning French prisoners being exchanged with Scots. Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation to the Chancellor
Subfolder [15^th June 1704] 4 items
1	15 June 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the Queen for adjourning Parliament read & recorded. Proclamation ordered to be recorded, published & printed.
	ii	Capt. Richard Maitland who seized & apprehended Mr Robert Davidson, a priest is recommended to the treasury. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Treasury in favour of Capt. Richard Maitland
	iii	Petition given in by Mr Robert Davidson, imprisoned in Edinburgh tolbooth as a suspected papist, consents to be banished. Associated folio 1. Consent of Robert Davidson to his own banishment 2. Full petition of Mr Robert Davidson & decision of Council.
Subfolder [22^nd June 1704] 6 items
1	22 June 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Oath of Allegiance sworn, and Assurance signed by Andrew Wedderburn, Secretary Depute for Scotland
	ii	Petition given in by John Blair, son to Adam Blair Associated folio Full petition of John Blair & decision of council Warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh for liberating Blair from Edinburgh tolbooth under bond & caution Bond for John Blair
	iii	Process of libel heard: John Grieve of Pinacle against Walter Scott of Tushielaw. Both defender & pursuer & their advocates appeared at the bar.
	iv	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to write to the magistrates of Inverness to give up the post-master & all his papers. Associated folio Written note of the same
2	30 June 1704	Sederunt of Committee of Council for examining Sir George Maxwell & Capt. John Livingstoun who recently came from France. Warrant to imprison them in Edinburgh tolbooth.

9. MISC. ITEMS [4^TH – 28^TH July 1704] 19 items
1	4 July 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Lord Register present in council and qualified himself by swearing the Oath of Allegiance & subscribing the same along with the Assurance.
	ii	Petition given in by Robert of Carnwath Associated folio: Full petition of Robert of Carnwath
	iii	Process of libel heard; The Lord Advocate against McDonald of Clanranald & McDonald Benbecula. Both defenders appeared personally at the bar.
2	4 July 1704	Letters: Her Majesty’s Advocate against the Highland Clans dated 20^th March 1704 On reverse dated 4^th July: McDonald of Clanranald & McDonald of Benbecula both appeared personally at the bar
3	5 July 1704	Examination of William Gordon by the Committee anent the Plot
4	6 July 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Magistrates of Edinburgh to transport Sir George Maxwell & Capt. John Livingstoune from Edinburgh tolbooth to Edinburgh Castle Associated folio: Warrant for transporting Maxwell & Livingstoune to the castle Procedure of the committee concerning John Livingstoune
	ii	Commission in favour of the Marquis of Tweeddale to be commissioner & represent her Majesty’s royal person
5	20 July 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Warrant liberating George Maxwell from Edinburgh Castle Associated folio: Full warrant for the same
	ii	Warrant liberating Capt. John Livingstoune from Edinburgh Castle Associated folio: Full warrant for the same
	iii	Recommendation to the treasury to pay DeLaLoun 9d Scots per day for as long as he remains in prison
6	20 July 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to call for & examine a skipper & his crew Associated folio: Written recommendation for the same
	ii	Lords Annandale & Argyle appointed as a committee to call for & examine George Maxwell Associated folio: Written note for the same
	iii	Lord Advocate to call for Barclay, Hay & Thomson to appear before the council Associated folio: Written recommendation for the same
	iv	Earl of Cromarty to write to the Secretary of State for England & the Admiralty concerning French prisoners in Canongate & Leith Associated folio: Written recommendation for the same
	v	Petition given in by the magistrates & town council of Dundee & Montrose Associated folio: Full petition of the magistrates & town councils of the burghs of Dundee & Montrose concerning ships bound for London loaded with linen cloth.
	vi	Warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh & Leith to search ships coming into the kingdom Associated folio: Warrant for searching the ships for passengers come from abroad.
7	28 July 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. Council called extraordinary. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Warrant for transporting Alexander Gibb, a priest. Associated folio: Full warrant for transporting Gibb on enacting himself never to return on pain of death

10. MISC. ITEMS [7^th – 30^th November 1704] 46 items
1	14 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – Council called extraordinary. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by John Wauchop
	ii	Act of council at the instance of Barbara Cockburn against James Dallas, her spouse Associated folio: Letters: James Dallas against Cockburn & his spouse [the mother and father of Barbara Cockburn] dated 11^th November 1704 Instrument of Intimation by Robert Broun Carrick for witnesses to appear before the council. Dated 11^th November 1704 Instrument of intimation by Robert Broun Carrick passed to Capt. William Cockburn. Instrument of Intimation by John Hoge, macer to the Privy Council, passed to James Dallas to appear before the council. Dated 10^th November 1704 Instrument of Intimation by John Hoge, macer to the council passed to witnesses cited to appear before the council. Dated 10^th & 13^th November 1704
2	14 November 1704	Interlocutor in the affair Breadisholme, older & younger
3	14 November 1704	Protestation for not producing suspension in the process John Blair against Mr Richard Waddell, late Dean of St Andrews. ‘The protestatione being called and the suspendar not comoearing, the counsell admits protestaion for not producing the suspensione superseding extract till Tuesday next, betwixt and which time the suspension may be produced.‘
4	11 November 1704	Representation [printed] of James Murehead of Breadisholme, younger to the Earl of Seafield and the Privy Council
5	9 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Oath of Allegiance sworn & the Assurance signed by the Earl of Seafield.
	ii	Oath of Allegiance sworn & the Assurance signed by the Marquis of Annandale
	iii	Commission in favour of Earl of Leven read & ordered to be recorded. Associated folio: Full commission in favour of Leven [in Latin]
	iv	Commission in favour of William Bennet, younger of Grubet, to be Muster Master General of the standing forces, read & ordered to be recorded.
	v	Petition given in William Bennet of Grubet Associated folio: Full petition of William Bennet
	vi	Report of the committee appointed to consider the process if Grieve of Pinacle against Scott of Tushielaw
	vii	Petition given in by […] slave in Algiers together with a representation given in by Mr David Williamsone Associated folio: Representation by David Williamsone, minister at the Westkirk concerning captives in Algiers
	viii	Council considers an interlocutor dated 28^th July 1702
6	9 November 1704	Roll of business
7	9 November 1704	Petition of Patrick Chalmers
8	9 November 1704	Petition of Robert Scott & Andrew Wauch, present Baillies of the burgh of Selkirk
9	9 November 1704	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to write to Patrick Ogilvie concerning Irish victual and sending 40 foot & 20 dragoons to the West coast.
10	7 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Sir Patrick Johnstoune received & admitted as a privy councillor: qualified himself by swearing the Oath of Allegiance & subscribing the assurance
	ii	Oath of Allegiance sworn and subscribed along with the Assurance by John Earl of Roxburgh
	iii	Oath of Allegiance sworn and subscribed along with the Assurance by John Earl of Rothes
	iv	Oath of Allegiance sworn and subscribed along with the Assurance by David Earl of Leven
	v	Recommendation to the Treasury in favour of Robert Grierson & James Hunter Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Treasury in favour of Grierson & Hunter for five hundred merks as their premium for apprehending James Innes, a priest.
	vi	Warrant for giving a commission in favour of Adam Drummond to be Steward of Strathern Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same
	vii	Committee appointed to consider the letter received from the magistrate of Dumfries concerning false coins & coiners.
	viii	Petition given in by the Commissioners of Supply for Elgin & Forres Associated folio: Supplication of the commissioners of Supply for the shire of Elgin and Forres and decision of council – additional written note recommending the committee appointed to consider the petition to meet the following day and report to the council, dated 16^th November 1704
	ix	Petition given in by James Donaldsone Associated folio: Full petition [printed] of James Donaldson, merchant in Edinburgh concerning the setting up of a manufactory for making arms & other things relating to Smith-craft
	x	Petition given in by Sir Frances Scot of Thirlestane Associated folio: Full petition of Sir Francis Scot of Thirlestane
	xi	Petition given in by Barbara Cockburn Associated folios: Petition of Barbara Cockburn & decision of council Inventory of paraphernalia & other things belonging to Barbara Cockburn Act in favour of Barbara Cockburn for citing her husband.
	xii	Petition given in by the Lord Provost, magistrates and town council of Edinburgh Associated folios: Full petition of the same
11	7 November 1704	Warrant granting Sir James Dalrymple the sole privilege of printing, binding and selling a book titled Collections concerning the Scottish History preceeding the Death of King David the first In the year One thousand one hundred and Fiftie three, wherein the soveraignity of the Croun and the Independency of the Church is cleared with ane account of the antiquity and purity of the Scottish Brittish Chirch and the Novelty of popery in this Kingdome.
12	7 November 1704	Petition of William Paton of Panholls and his tenants against the Earl of Perth & others & decision of council.
13	7 November 1704	Roll of council business
14	15 November 1705	Depositions of witnesses for Barbara Cockburn
15	16 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Report of the committee in the affair of the Laird of Edmondstone read and approved.
	ii	Verbal report heard from the committee in the affair between James Dallas of St Martins & Barbara Cockburn, his spouse
	iii	Recommendation to the committee anent False coining & coiners to meet the following day at 3pm. Associated folio: Written recommendation of the same
	iv	Verbal report heard from the committee appointed to consider Capt. Donaldsone’s petition.
	v	Recommendation to the committee anent the commissioners of the shire of⁴ to meet the following day at 3pm and report the next council day
	vi	Representation by the Lord Advocate informing he had received a letter & Information from the Moderator of the synod of Murray concerning the increase of popery, priests & trafficking papists. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to write to Capt. Grant concerning priests in Murray
	vii	Petition given in by James Muirhead of Braidisholme, younger. Associated folios: 1. Act in favour of James Muirhead, younger against his Father 2. Interlocutor in the process between Braidisholme younger & elder
16	16 November 1704	Execution of poinding at the instance of Andrew Johnstone of Knockhill
17	20 & 21 November 1704	Written consent of several ‘whores & thieves’ agreeing to go to Maryland as servants with Capt. William Hutcheson
18	21 November 1704	Letter Langholm 21^st November 1704 From Jo. Melvill concerning false coining
19	23 March 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by John Turnbull & John Gibsone Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Gibson & Turnbull
	ii	Representation from the Lord Advocate that one […] Deans was shot through his door by some dragoons in Langtoun Associated folio: 1. Warrant for apprehending some dragoons for killing a man at Langtoun
	iii	Petition given in by Elizabeth Haliburton, prisoner in Edinburgh tolbooth – sentence of death commuted to transportation to the American plantations Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Elizabeth Halyburton & decision of council
	iv	Petition given in by Master Patrick Ogilvie Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Mr Patrick Ogilvie
	v	Warrant granted to William Paton of Panholls
	vi	Libel heard raised by Alexander Davidsone against James Hamiltone & others with a further libel raised by James Hamiltone & John Duff against Alexander Davidsone Associated folio: 1. Depositions of the witnesses for Davidson of Gight
	vii	Committee appointed for better regulating the complaints of pressed men Associated folio: 1. Warrant anent pressed men & soldiers

11. MISC. ITEMS [28^th – 29^th November 1704] 6 items
1	28 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by James Donaldson, merchant in Edinburgh
	ii	Representation from the Lord Advocate that he had received a letter from the Magistrates of Glasgow
	iii	Memorial given in by Alexander Davidsone, younger Associated folio: Letters: Davidsone of Gight against Hamiltoune & Duff
	iv	The committee appointed to consider the matter between Barbara Cockburn and her husband to meet the following day at 3pm, to examine the witnesses for both parties and report back to the council Associated folio: Written recommendation for the same
	v	John Melvill recommended to the Treasury for payment of 3 pounds sterling for apprehending false coiners
	vi	Petition given in by Capt. William Hutchisone of Maryland Associated folio: Interlocutor upon Capt. Hutchesone’s petition Full petition of Capt. W. Hutchesone
2	28 November 1704	Roll of council business

12. MISC. ITEMS [30th November 1704] 8 items
1	30 November 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the council chamber. Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Consideration of the mutual process between Alexander of Gight, younger against Hamiltoune of Cobairdy and John Duff Associated folios: 1. Scroll decree of Absolvitor: Hamiltoune of Cobairdy & John Duff against Davidson of Gight 2. Full petition of Alexander Davidsone against Cobairdy & Mr Duff 3. Letters of Reconvention, Hamilton & Duff against Davidsone 4. Second full petition [printed] of Alexander Davidson of Gight 5. Full petition [printed] by way of answer for Alexander Davidson younger of Newtoun now of Gight against James Hamilton of Cowbardie & John Duff, Messenger 6. Petition of James Hamilton & John Duff 7. Objections [printed] for James Hamilton & john Duff against Richard Melvill, William Henry & Janet Black. Witnesses offered by Alexander Davidson of Gight, in his process before the Privy Council against Him 8. Answers [printed] for James Hamilton of Cowbardie, and John Duff, messenger in Aberdeen; To the Council complaint raised by Alexander Davidson, designed younger of Newtoun now of Gight 9. Interrogators for the witnesses for Alexander Davidsone of Gight against James Hamilton & others 10. Answers [printed] for Alexander Davidson of Gight to the Reconvention raised at the instance of James Hamilton & John Duff before the Council 11. Depositions for Hamilton & Duff 12. Witness depositions for Hamilton & Duff 13. Roll of parties & witnesses in the Reconvention for Hamilton of Cobairdy 14. Memorial for Alexander Davidson, Younger of Newtoun, now of Gight against James Hamilton of Cowbardie & others 15. Roll of parties & witnesses in the process of libel Davidsone of Gight against Hamiltone of Cobairdy & others
	ii	Verbal report from the Earl of Leven concerning the process between Capt. Donaldsone, merchant in Edinburgh and the Hammermen
	iii	Petition given in by the Magistrates & Town Council of Annan concerning customs & duties to be exacted when crossing the bridge over the River Annan Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the Magistrates & Town Council of Annan
	iv	Petition given in by James Dallas of St Martins Associated folio: 1. Full petition [printed] of Mr James Dallas of St Martin & decision of council
	v	Petition of the Countess of Sutherland read in council & the same to be seen and answered by the Viscountess of Arbuthnot

13. MISC. ITEMS [4^th – 31^st August 1704] 25 items
1	7 August 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At Holyrood House, Council called extraordinary Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Warrant for transporting French prisoners taken on board the Dunkirk privateer Associated folios: 1. Full warrant for bringing the French prisoners ashore and detaining half in the Leith tolbooth & half in the Canongate tolbooth 2. Warrant to the Clerks of Council to deliver the Commission & Instructions concerning the French Privateer to the Clerk of Admiralty upon receipt 3. Recommendation to the Lord High Commissioner, the Lord Chancellor & Secretary to write to court anent the French prisoners
	ii	French prisoners to be received at Newcastle & detained there
2	24 August 1704	Testificate of Mr George Strachan
3	26 August 1704	Deposition of the owners the ship the Worcester and their Petition submitted to the Queen
4	30 August 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At Holyrood House Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Petition given in by Capt. Neill McLeod & Charles McKinnon, prisoners in the tolbooth of Edinburgh Associated folio: 1. Petition [printed] of Capt. Neil Mccleod and Charles McKinnon, prisoners in the tolbooth of Edinburgh – liberated under bond & caution
	ii	Petition given in by John Steill, son to Patrick Steill Associated folio: 1. Petition for John Steill
	iii	Petition given in by Capt. John Livingstoune of her Majesty’s Royal regiment of foot Associated folio: 1. Petition of Capt. John Livingston requesting a review of his sentence of banishment 2. Declaration by physicians in favour of John Livingstoune ‘he hath all the signes of Ulcers in his kidney’s and is so weak and Decayed that We think him altogether unable to undertake any Voyage or Journey till by good Dyet and some medicines he recover more strength‘.
	iv	Petition given in by William Gordone, late factor at Paris Associated folio: 1. Petition of William Gordone concerning a pass to transport his ship and goods from France to Scotland
	v	Petition given in by Robert Gray, younger, skipper in Leith and prisoner in Dunkirk Associated folio: 1. Petition for Robert Gray requesting he and two of his men be exchanged for French prisoners held in Scotland
	vi	Recommendation to the Treasury to call for Alexander MacDonell of Glengarry that he may inform them of the damages sustained by him in his houses of Invergarry & others by the garrison there. Associated folio: 1. Petition of Alexander MacDonell of Glengarry
	vii	Personal protection granted to Alexander McDonell of Glengarry Associated folio: 1. Extract of Protection in favour of Alexander MacDonnell
	viii	Recommendation to the Treasury to agree for a ship go from Leith to Newcastle with the French prisoners held in Canongate & Leith tolbooths Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Treasury to hire a ship to carry the French prisoners to England
	ix	Petition given in by the Commissioner of the Genral Assembly Associated folio: 1. The address of the Ministers and Ruling Elders, members of the Commission of the General Assembly requesting a day be appointed for solemn Thanksgiving and prayer. 2. Warrant for a Thanksgiving day
	x	Petition given in by the Countess Dowager of Sutherland and Lady Ann Arbuthnot, sister to the Viscount of Arbuthnot & others
	xi	Petition given in by Patrick Smith concerning a more efficient method of brewing Associated folio: 1. Petition of Patrick Smith requesting ‘the libertie of communicateing this his Secret to such Malsters and Brewers in the Kingdome as shall think to dry their malt after the manner prescrybed be him at such reasonable pryces and they and he can agree, and to restrain all others from drying malt according to that prescription without licence from their petitioner.‘
	xii	Petition given in by James Clark, engraver to the mint Associated folio: 1. Petition of James Clark requesting renumeration for cutting the seals and signets of Council & session – recommended to the Treasury
	xiii	Petition given in by the macers of the Privy Council
	xiv	Petition given in by Thomas Kennedy & John Johnstoune, keepers of parliament house Associated folio: 1. Petition for the keepers of the parliament house who are recommended to the Treasury for ‘some Gratuity for their Extraordinary attendance the last Session of parliament‘.
	xv	Committee appointed for public occurrences Associated folio: 1. List of the appointed committee members
5	30 August 1704	Roll of council business
6	30 August 1704	Further Reasons for Breadisholm, Younger, In answer to his father’s Representations [printed]
7	31 August 1704	Letter and Petition to the Queen anent the East India ship from Alexander Wedderburn Dated, Windsor 31st August 1704 Read in council 5th September 1704

14. MISC. ITEMS [4th – 28th September 1704] 24 items
1	4 September 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the Council Chamber, Edinburgh Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Council orders the liberation of Peter DeLaCour, the Frenchman imprisoned in the tolbooth of Edinburgh Associated folio: 1. Warrant for liberating Peter Delacour
	ii	Representation by the Duke of Argyle concerning the affair of the garrison at Glengarry at the house of McDonald of Glengarry Associated folio: 1. Recommendation in favour of the Duke of Argyle
	iii	Subsistence granted to James Muirhead of Braidisholme Associated folio: 1. Interlocutor in the affair between Braidisholme, elder & younger
	iv	Recommendation to Lt. Gen. George Ramsay, commander in chief of her majesty’s forces Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to Lt. Gen. Ramsay to send abord ten sentinels and one sergeant aboard a ship for carrying & securing the French prisoners to Newcastle
	v	Petition given in by Robert Gray, younger, skipper in Leith now prisoner in Dunkirk Associated folio: 1. Petition of the Robert Gray concerning a prisoner exchange with the three French prisoners [see entry vi below]
	vi	Council appoint & ordain the French prisoners [except Jacobus Soetenay, Gerardt Druive & Jacob Strobbie, who will remain in prison] to be put aboard the ship belonging to Archibald Drummond, lying in Leith. (Soetenay, Druive & Strobbie were later part of a prisoner exchange – see 3^rd October 1704, item 1.xvii) Associated folio: 1. Warrant for transporting the French prisoners to Newcastle
	vii	Orders to Capt. Gordon to sail to Newcastle Associated folio: 1. Full written orders to Captain Thomas Gordon
	viii	Petition given in by Thomas Kennedy & David Miller Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Kennedy & Miller
	ix	Petition given in by the servants of the Exchequer Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the servants of the Exchequer [filed in folder dated 5th September 1704]
	x	Petition given in by the macers of session Associated folio: 1. Full petition of the ordinary macers before the Lords of Council & Session [filed in folder dated 5^th September 1704]
	xi	Petition given in by the servants of the six clerks of parliament Associated folio: 1. Petition of the six clerks of parliament – recommended to the Treasury for an allowance
	xii	Warrant for breaking the Great & Quarter Seals Associated folio: 1. Written warrant for the same
2	4 September 1704	Roll of council business
3	5 September 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the Council Chamber, Edinburgh Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Mistress Anderson, her Majesty’s printer ordained to sell the Acts of the last session of parliament for 20 shillings Scots Associated folio: 1. Warrant to Mistress Anderson to sell the Acts of Parliament
	ii	Council heard a letter from the Secretary Depute & hancellor
	iii	Council appoint & ordain the captain of the French privateer taken by Capt. Gordon to be shipped aboard Archibald Drummond’s ship with the rest of the French prisoners Associated folio: 1. Warrant for the Captain of the French privateer taken by Captain Gordon to transport himself with the rest of the French prisoners to Newcastle [later note on minutes records that this order was recalled]
	iv	petition given in by Janet Buchanan Associated folio: 1. Petition given in by Widow Turpe concerning a voluntary collection for her son who is enslaved in Algiers
	v	Recommendation to the Lord High Chancellor concerning the French prisoners Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord High Chancellor to write to the court concerning an English ship seized in the road of Leith by order of the Company of Scotland trading to Africa & the Indies
	vi	Commission for trying & judging John Roy & others for murder Associated folio: 1. Commission for trying & judging John Roy, Elspeth Tulloch & Jannet Dallas for murdering children
4	5 September 1704	Decreet the Procurator Fiscal of Hoddom against Richard Bell and James Roddick
5	16 September 1704	Instrument William Cockburn against Mr James Dallas
6	25 September 1704	Double Bill of Suspenson & libel John Chalmers against James Stewart
7	28 September 1704	Act of admission for Mr John Kennedy to be minister of Peterculter

15. MISC. ITEMS [3^rd – 28^th October 1704] 34 items
1	3 October 1704	Sederunt & minutes of council – At the Council Chamber, Edinburgh Summary of minutes + separate associated folios
	i	Letter from the Queen to the Council for adjourning Parliament
	ii	Representation from the Lord Advocate concerning the ‘witches’ in Pittenweem and the examination of Isobell Adam ‘said to be the most notorious witch’ Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to set at liberty Isobell Adam, suspected of witchcraft
	iii	Examination of James Innes, an alleged priest Associated folio: 1. Warrant for banishing Mr James Innes, a priest
	iv	Several men accused of theft in the tolbooth of Peebles to be sent as soldiers to Flanders Associated folio: 1. Warrant for disposing of thieves now at Peebles to be Soldiers 2. Extract of the Magistrates of Peebles sentence against John Murray & other ‘thieves’
	v	Representation of the the Lord Advocate concerning several prisoners in the tolbooth of Edinburgh in danger of starving Associated folio: 1. Act anent poor prisoners for payment of aliment & house dues 2. Warrant anent the payment of the aliment & house dues of prisoners
	vi	Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to write to the Duke of Gordon & McIntosh of Borlam , baillie concerning the garrison at Fort William Associated folio: 1. Written recommendation of the same
	vii	The Lords of Council recall the Commission granted to Lodwick Cant younger of Thurstoun for hindering the import of English victual Associated folio: 1. Warrant discharging Thurlestane’s commission
	viii	Recommend to the Lord Advocate to write to Mr Patrick Ogilvie to go to the West Country, to attend the Execution of his Commission against the import of Irish victual. Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate & General Ramsay concerning Mr Patrick Ogilvie
	ix	Petition given in by James Muirhead of Braidisholme, elder Associated folio: 1. Petition of James Muirhead of Broadisholme concerning a request for aliment from his father’s Estate & decision of council
	x	Petition given in by Alexander Grant, younger of that ilk Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Alexander Grant concerning his commission to be sheriff principle of Inverness
	xi	Petition given in by the macers of council Associated folio: 1. Petition of the macers of council concerning difficulties in carrying out certain duties due to the death of their predecessor
	xii	Petition given in by Jacobus Soetenay, Gerardt Druive Associated folio: 1. Full petition of Jacobus Soetenay, Captain of the Marmedon privateer, concerning the prisoner exchange – Gerardt Druive, the petitioner’s lieutenant, to be liberated from the tolbooth under bond/caution & permitted to return untroubled to Dunkirk [in exchange for Robert Gray & his men]
	xiii	Magistrates of Edinburgh ordained to liberate Peter Aggat, commander of the Fox of Dunkirk Associated folio: 1. Recommendation to the Lord Advocate to set at liberty Capt. Peter Aggat
2	6 October 1704	Declaration of Mr James Innes of what he gave to Mr Riddell, minister to be kept for him
3	8 October 1704	Letter Aberdeen 8th October 1704 To the Privy Council from John Allardyce
4	8 October 1704	Letter Peterhead 8th October 1704 To John Allardycer, Collector of her Majesty’s customs from William Arbuthnot
5	8 October 1704	Letter Aberdeen 8^th October 1704 To the Lord Advocate from the provost & baillies of Aberdeen – letter to be communicated to the council
4	13 October 1704	Letter Dupplin House 13th October 1704 To Master James Greame of Newtone from Dupplin
5	16 October 1704	Commission in favour of John Earl of Roxburgh to be one of the Secretaries of State [booked: 5 December 1704] – written in Latin
6	16 October 1704	Commission in favour of the Earl of Tweeddale’s to be Lord High Chancellor of Scotland [booked: 5th December 1704] – written in Latin
7	17 October 1704	Commission in favour of George Baillie of Jerviswood to be Treasurer Depute [booked: 5 December 1704] – written in Latin
8	17 October 1704	Commission in favour of the Earl of Rothes to be keeper of the Privy Seal [booked: 5th December 1704] – written in Latin
9	17 October 1704	Commission in favour of William Hamilton of Whytlaw to be Lord Justice Clerk [booked: 5^th December 1704] – written in Latin
10	17 October 1704	Commission in favour of James Earl of Seafield to be one of the Secretaries of State [booked: 5^th December 1704] – written in Latin
11	17 October 1704	Copy of commission in favour of Captain William Bennet to be Muster Master General of the forces [booked: 9 November 1704]
12	16 October 1704	The confession of Janet Dowlach, in the presence of a minister of the Gospel, Gentlemen & other good witnesses ‘that she committed the malefice upon David Spalding younger of Ashintullie by speaking some words and casting a knott.’
13	24 October 1704	Letter Dumfries 24th October 1704 To the Privy Council from Thomas Rome & Robert Corbett concerning the examination of David Ross, chapman
14	28 October 1704	Roll of council business
15	28 October 1704	Roll of the witnesses in the process of John Chalmers, Procurator Fiscal of Elgin, against James Stewart, Baillie in Elgin
16	28 October 1704	Petition of Archibald Brown, prisoner in the tolbooth of Edinburgh
17	28 October 1704	Answers [printed] for James Stuart, and the Magistrates of Elgin, To the Council-Complent at the instance of John Chalmers
18	28 October 1704	Examination & Interrogation of David Bell concerning his alleged correspondence with false coiners & passing of bad money

1. First name omitted. Recorded as ‘James’ in A1704/1/38.

2. Partially obscured by ink mark