Order, 12 March 1702, Edinburgh

Procedure, 24 December 1702, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Twelth day of March Jaj viic and two years. Called Extraordinar. Ante Meridiem

A1702/3/181

Order

Order to the Burghs Royall and Regality

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill Considering that upon the present exigence It is necessary for them to know what quantities of powder Match and other Amunition are in the hands of any merchants within the respective burghs of this kingdome and that the Samen be secured for the Service of the Government Doe Therfore Requyre and Command the Magistrats of the burgh of Edinburgh and the Magistrats of the haill other burghs Royall and Regalitie of this kingdome To Search and make tryall within the respective burghs what quantities of powder and other Amunition forsaid are in the hands of any merchant within ther burgh; And to make report therof to the Lords of his Majesties privy Councill with all expedition and in the mean time to secure the Samen in Such way and Maner as they think best for makeing the same furthcomeing for the service of the Government when called for upon payment for the same.

Att Edinburgh the Twelth day of March Jaj viic and two years. Called Extraordinar. Ante Meridiem

A1702/3/181

Order

Order to the Burghs Royall and Regality

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill Considering that upon the present exigence It is necessary for them to know what quantities of powder Match and other Amunition are in the hands of any merchants within the respective burghs of this kingdome and that the Samen be secured for the Service of the Government Doe Therfore Requyre and Command the Magistrats of the burgh of Edinburgh and the Magistrats of the haill other burghs Royall and Regalitie of this kingdome To Search and make tryall within the respective burghs what quantities of powder and other Amunition forsaid are in the hands of any merchant within ther burgh; And to make report therof to the Lords of his Majesties privy Councill with all expedition and in the mean time to secure the Samen in Such way and Maner as they think best for makeing the same furthcomeing for the service of the Government when called for upon payment for the same.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 355.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 355.