Procedure, 2 January 1695, Edinburgh

Warrant, 31 December 1695, Edinburgh

At Edinburgh weddensday 2d January 1695

A1695/1/61

Procedure

The Lords of Sessions behaviour upon the news of the Queens death

The Councill at the desyre of the Lord Fountonhall who was Commissionat to them by the Lords of session That some of the Councill might be allowed to conferr with them anent their sitting this day Recomends To the Viscount of Tarbat Lord Register and to the Lord Advocat and Lord Justice Clerk to confer with the said Lords of sessione upon the matter and make the report to the Councill who accordinglie made report That the said Lords of sessione have caused shut their doors and are resolved to follow noe publict business for this day but to apply themselves in prepareing ane address for the Kings majestie condoleing the present sad occurrence.

At Edinburgh weddensday 2d January 1695

A1695/1/61

Procedure

The Lords of Sessions behaviour upon the news of the Queens death

The Councill at the desyre of the Lord Fountonhall who was Commissionat to them by the Lords of session That some of the Councill might be allowed to conferr with them anent their sitting this day Recomends To the Viscount of Tarbat Lord Register and to the Lord Advocat and Lord Justice Clerk to confer with the said Lords of sessione upon the matter and make the report to the Councill who accordinglie made report That the said Lords of sessione have caused shut their doors and are resolved to follow noe publict business for this day but to apply themselves in prepareing ane address for the Kings majestie condoleing the present sad occurrence.

1. NRS, PC1/50, 88.

1. NRS, PC1/50, 88.