Att Edinburgh the tuenty sixth day of october Jaj vic nynty seven years
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A1697/10/101
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Recomendatione To The Lord Chancelor to wryte to Colonell Hill anent reducing his regiment
The Lords of his Majesties privie Councell In prosecution of his Majesties Letter Anent Disbanding of the Forces Recommend to the Lord High Chancelor of this Kingdome to wryte by ane express to Colonell Sir John Hill Govenour of Fortwilliam That he reduce the regiment of foot under his Command to the ordinary Number of a Battallion Conforme to the present establishment of this Kingdome And that he allow a weeks pay to them after the Express shall come to his hands.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 273-4.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 273-4.