Procedure, 21 April 1692, Edinburgh

Act, 29 December 1692, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Earl of Forfar and Lord Raith received councellors

The Earle of Forfar and Lord Raith theasurer deput nominated and appointed to be of there Majesties privie2 Councill by there Majestyes Late Comission of the date the third day of March Last being present did swear and signe the oath of alleadgeance to there majestyes and signed the Certificat appointed by act off parliament and the Lord high Chancellour haveing administred the oath de fideli to them They were receaved and took there places at the boord as privie Counsellours

At Edinburgh 21 April 1692

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Procedure

The Earl of Forfar and Lord Raith received as councillors

[Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar and [Alexander Melville] Lord Raith, treasurer deput, nominated and appointed to be of their majesties’ privy council, by their majesties’ late commission of the date the third day of March last, being present did swear and sign the oath of allegiance to their majesties and signed the certificate appointed by act of parliament and the Lord high Chancellor having administered the oath de fideli to them they were received and took their places at the board as privy councillors

1. PC1/48, 140-41.

2. This word has been inserted above the line.

1. PC1/48, 140-41.