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Act, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Act

Act Infavours off John Thomsones Elder and younger

Annent The petition given in and presented to the Lords of Her Majesties privie Councill By John Thomson in2 Turriff and John Thomson junior his son Shewing That where the said John Thomson younger being aboard off a ship bound to Flushing in the Netherlands in the year 1699 was upon the 30th of October the said year seased and taken by ane Algerine man off Warr and sold into severare slavery in Algire in the moneth of November thereafter wher he continues a Slave to this hour and doeth undergoe most cruell hardships by extream labour heavy Chains and barbarous blows, daily inflicted upon him by these to whom he is sold and who cannot be redemed from the said slavery without the payment off a great soume haveing been sold for 450 Rue Dollars Which the petitioners (who are poor men) are not able to raise And the said John Thomsone being a native born subject off Scotland and most desirous to be freed from thee Barbarous and inhumane hardships that hes these Four years bygone and doeth at present groan under That soe he may be rendered capable to come home to his owen native Country there to live and die in the profession off the trew protestant religion wher he was born, baptized, and Educat, and seeing that the seasure and slavery off the said John Thomsone is attested under the hand of Robert Cole Her Majesties Consul at Algire herewith produced and Lykewayes a Missive Letter From the said John to his Father containing the Barbarous severites he laboures under and that he cannot be redemed from the said slaverie and bondage without their Lordships be pleased to allow and ordaine a generall Contribution to be made for that end in all the paroch Kirks off this Kingdome upon the […] day of […] nixt to Come and ordaine the said Contribution to be payed into John Fordyce off Craiglocher upon his Finding Caution to apply the same for the use abovementioned And Therfore Creaving to the effect aftermentioned As the said petition bears The Lords off Her Majesties privie Councill Haveing Considered the petition given into them by John Thomson In Turriff and John Thomson junior his son under slavery in Algeirs And the same togither with ane Certificat under the hands off Robert Cole Her Majesties Consull at Algeirs Being read in their presence The saids Lords Doe heirby Grant to the petitioner a Generall Contribution to be collected within all the paroch churches of this Kingdome upon such dayes as the petitioners shall appointed after Intimation at the paroch Churches The Sabbath day Immediately befoir collecting therof either at the Church Doors off the respective paroches or in such other manner and way as shall be Concerted and aggreed upon by the petitioner And that for redeming and Ransoming the said John Thomson Junior from the Bondage and slavery he is now under in Algeir And ordaines the said Collection to be payed into John Fordyce off Craiglochers upon his Giveing Bond and Finding sufficient Caution acted in the books of privie Councill That the Contribution soe to be collected shall be apply for the end forsaid and that at the sight off the petitioner

Edinburgh the 28th December 1703

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Act

Act Infavours off John Thomsones Elder and younger

Annent The petition given in and presented to the Lords of Her Majesties privie Councill By John Thomson in2 Turriff and John Thomson junior his son Shewing That where the said John Thomson younger being aboard off a ship bound to Flushing in the Netherlands in the year 1699 was upon the 30th of October the said year seased and taken by ane Algerine man off Warr and sold into severare slavery in Algire in the moneth of November thereafter wher he continues a Slave to this hour and doeth undergoe most cruell hardships by extream labour heavy Chains and barbarous blows, daily inflicted upon him by these to whom he is sold and who cannot be redemed from the said slavery without the payment off a great soume haveing been sold for 450 Rue Dollars Which the petitioners (who are poor men) are not able to raise And the said John Thomsone being a native born subject off Scotland and most desirous to be freed from thee Barbarous and inhumane hardships that hes these Four years bygone and doeth at present groan under That soe he may be rendered capable to come home to his owen native Country there to live and die in the profession off the trew protestant religion wher he was born, baptized, and Educat, and seeing that the seasure and slavery off the said John Thomsone is attested under the hand of Robert Cole Her Majesties Consul at Algire herewith produced and Lykewayes a Missive Letter From the said John to his Father containing the Barbarous severites he laboures under and that he cannot be redemed from the said slaverie and bondage without their Lordships be pleased to allow and ordaine a generall Contribution to be made for that end in all the paroch Kirks off this Kingdome upon the […] day of […] nixt to Come and ordaine the said Contribution to be payed into John Fordyce off Craiglocher upon his Finding Caution to apply the same for the use abovementioned And Therfore Creaving to the effect aftermentioned As the said petition bears The Lords off Her Majesties privie Councill Haveing Considered the petition given into them by John Thomson In Turriff and John Thomson junior his son under slavery in Algeirs And the same togither with ane Certificat under the hands off Robert Cole Her Majesties Consull at Algeirs Being read in their presence The saids Lords Doe heirby Grant to the petitioner a Generall Contribution to be collected within all the paroch churches of this Kingdome upon such dayes as the petitioners shall appointed after Intimation at the paroch Churches The Sabbath day Immediately befoir collecting therof either at the Church Doors off the respective paroches or in such other manner and way as shall be Concerted and aggreed upon by the petitioner And that for redeming and Ransoming the said John Thomson Junior from the Bondage and slavery he is now under in Algeir And ordaines the said Collection to be payed into John Fordyce off Craiglochers upon his Giveing Bond and Finding sufficient Caution acted in the books of privie Councill That the Contribution soe to be collected shall be apply for the end forsaid and that at the sight off the petitioner

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r-276v.

2. The words ‘Thomson in’ are an insertion.

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r-276v.

2. The words ‘Thomson in’ are an insertion.

Procedure, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh the 28th December 1703

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Procedure

[Lauderdale elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord High Chancellor and Lord president of Councill The Earle of Lauderdale elected preces

Edinburgh the 28th December 1703

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Procedure

[Lauderdale elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord High Chancellor and Lord president of Councill The Earle of Lauderdale elected preces

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

Sederunt, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh the 28th December 17031

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Sederunt

Earl of Buchan; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Finlatter; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Glasgow; Viscount Garnock; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberuchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdo; Lord Tillicultrie; Livetenent General Ramsay; Mr Francis Montgomery; Laird of Stevensone; Laird of Carnwath; Laird of Prestongrange

Edinburgh the 28th December 17031

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Sederunt

Earl of Buchan; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Finlatter; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Glasgow; Viscount Garnock; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberuchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdo; Lord Tillicultrie; Livetenent General Ramsay; Mr Francis Montgomery; Laird of Stevensone; Laird of Carnwath; Laird of Prestongrange

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

2. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

1. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

2. NRS, PC2/28, 276r.

Warrant, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Warrand for open prison To Neill Mccleod and Charles Mackinnon

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Give order and warrant to the Magistrats of Edinburgh and keepers of their tolbooth Instantly to allow Captain Neill Mccleod and Charles Mackinnen presently Closs prisoners by vertue of a former warrand of Councill theranent, Libertie and priviledge of the open prison within their tolbooth till farder orders of Councill theranent.

Att Edinburgh the Twenty eight day of December 1703

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Warrant

Warrand for open prison To Neill Mccleod and Charles Mackinnon

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Give order and warrant to the Magistrats of Edinburgh and keepers of their tolbooth Instantly to allow Captain Neill Mccleod and Charles Mackinnen presently Closs prisoners by vertue of a former warrand of Councill theranent, Libertie and priviledge of the open prison within their tolbooth till farder orders of Councill theranent.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 107.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 107.

Act, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Act

Act The Lady Lovat and her husband

Anent the Petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill By Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovet and Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest Shewing That wheras John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tavis Down Mctavis, Brother to John Mctavis of Athengarth, William Fraser of Kininmovie Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherick, Donald Dow Glesick ther, Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherick and Thomas Fraser sone to Widow Fraser in Bewly and Servitor to the said John Fraser were by vertue of Letters of Denunciation before the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary upon the first day of March last by past Denunced and declared rebells out Lawes and fugatives from the Lawes; For their wilfull Fyre raiseing and burning of the house of Fenniellan belonging to Alexander Fraser of Kinaltry as at more Length is contained in the saids Letters of denunication; which are registrat in the books of adjournall Conforme to the act of parliament and therwith given in; Notwithstanding wherof the forenamed persones Still Continue in their Barbarrous and wicked practises, asscociating themselves togither and oppressing the petitioners tennents in the Countries of the Aird and Stratherick in Manifast Contempt of Justice and the Government And Therfore Humbly Craveing the saids Lords would be pleased to ordaine the said John Fraser, Tavis doun Mctavis, William Fraser of Kininnovy Donald McWilliam Earlaw, Donald Dew Glasick, Alexander Dow Fraser and Thomas Fraser Fugatives and rebells to be intercomuned and that Letters may be direct for that effect as the said petition bears. The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing Considered the above petition given in to them by Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovit and Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest; Togither with Letters of denunciatione at the instance of the petitioners and Alexander Fraser of Kinanries and others, against John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort and others And the same being read in their presence; The saids Lords doe hereby Allow Letters of intercomuneing to be direct at the petitioners instance against John Frasers Lawfull sones to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis Doun Mctavis brother to John Mctavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kininmovie, Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherrick, Donald Dow Glessick ther Alexander Dow Fraser Servitor to the said John Fraser in due forme, As also gives order and warrant to her majesties forces as they shall be requyred to give concurrence for apprehending the saids rebells and restraineing and preventing the progress of any violence or Lawles procedures that shall be done by them.
Followes the Letters of Intercomuneing
Letter of intercomuning. The Lady Lovat against Frasers and others
Anne By the Grace of God Queen of great Brittain France and Ireland defender of the faith to our Lovits […] Macers of our privy Councill Messingers at armes our Shirriffs in that part Conjunctllie and Severallie Specially Constitute Greetting Forasmuchas Wee and the Lords of our privy Councill Understanding that upon the first day of March Last by past John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis doun Mctavis brother to John Macktavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kinninovie, Donald Mack William Erlaw in Strahterrick, Donald Dow Glesick ther Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherrick and Thomas Fraser Servitor to the said John Fraser were duely and orderly denunced our rebells and put to our horne By vertue of Letters of denunicatione raised at the Instance of Alexander Fraser of Kinnaries propriator of the house of Finnellan Captain John Mackenzie Baillie and Chamberland to the Lady Lovat and Tacksman and possessor of the said house Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovit Alexander Mackenzie of Prestonhall younger her husband for his intrest for their not Compearing before the Lords Commissioners of our Justiciary, To have under Lyen the Law for the Crimes afterspecified Viz for the said John Fraser sone to the said deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort his Convocating to himself a Companie of Lawless fellow’s first about the moneth of Aprill Jaj vijc and two in the Countrey of the Aird; His Sorneing and exacting of free quarters and by threatening and force takeing up from the tennents and others the Customes and all other rents belonging to the said Lady Lovit and farder forcibly breaking up her Girnels and takeing out therof what meall and victuall he pleased and furder threatening invadeing and beatting the Lady Lovats factors and Chamberlands in a most insolent maner, Which haveing moved them to apply to the Commissioners of Justiciary for the Highlands, That they might have a Competent number of our forces in that Countrey to protect them against the said John Fraser and his Lawless Complices and they haveing gotten ten men of Captain Grants Company ordered to Lye in the Countrey of the Aird for the Security of its pace, The said John Fraser did therupon Convocat more persones in armes about the number of Fiftie in all wherof the saids Tavis Doun Macktavis brother to John Mcktavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kinninovie, Donald McWilliam Erlaw in Stratherrick, Donald Dow Glasish ther Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherick and Thomas Fraser servitor to the said John Fraser were principall men; and with these came to the Countrie of the Aird upon the fifth or one or other of the dayes of August Jaj vijc and two and as he Marched throw that Countrey raised to the number he had, about two or thrie hundred men and women more Boddin with weapons and in fear of Weir and with them assaulted the house of Finellan belonging to Alexander Fraser of Kinnaries and wher the said Captain John Mackenzie one of the Lady Lovits Baillies Lived wher the said ten men of Captain Grants Company reseided, and requyred them most traiterously to render themselves prisoners. Which because they refused They sett fyre to the said house, And ay their willfull fyre raiseing they burnt the Same doun to ashes with all the office housses about it; Therby forceing the said Captain Mckenzie and the souldiers with him to render themselves to their Mercie, and them the said John and his Complices made and detained prisoners with Livetenent Cameron one of the officers of our Forces who Commanded the said partie And tho that after a Litle time they dismist Captain Grants ten men, yet they caried the Livetenent and the said Captain Mckenzie as it were in Triumph throw the Countrey to the end of Lochnes wher haveing Lett goe the said Livetenent, yet thye caried the said Captain Mckenzie allong with them as their prisoner Maletreating and Beatting him in a most barbarous maner in the Countrey of Stratherick wher they still keeped him in Captivity carieing him from place to place untill that by a detatchment ordered from Fort William by Brigadeer Maitland under the Command of Major Hamilton they were forced to part with their said prisoner after all the said violences duely registrat in the books of adjournall Showen to the Lords of our privy Councill bears Att the process of which horning and denunciation the said John Fraser and others above named yet remained and abide takeing no fear nor regaird therof, But dayly haunts frequents and repair to Kirk Marcat and other publict places and travells about armed with Companies of men Sorning upon our free Leidges exacting and Levieing of money from them and the said Ladies tennents and Chamberlands as if they were our free Leidges and no such Crimes hade been Committed by them Giveing therby evill example to others to Committ the Like hereafter, Lykeas the Lords of our privy Councill by their act of the day and date hereof upon the Representation given in to them by the said Lady Fraser of Lovit and the said Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest to them Have ordained thir our Letters of intercomuneing to be direct at the said Ladies instance against the said John Fraser Lawfull Sone to the said deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis doun Macktavis brother to John Mctavis of Litlegarth; William Frazer of Kininovie Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherick Donald Dow Glessick ther; Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherrick and Thomas Fraser Servant to the said John Fraser in maner and to the effect underwryten Our Will is Heirfore and wee Charge yow Strictly and Command that incontinent these our Letters Seen ye pas to the Marcat Cross of […] and other places needfull And therat in our name and authoritie Command and Charge all and Sundrie our Leidges and Subjects That non of them presume or take upon hand to resett Supply or intercomune with the saids Rebells nor furnish them with meatt drink house harbour powder Bullets armour victualls boats vessells nor no other things Comfortable to them, nor receive their goods in keeping nor transport them to and frae ferries nor have intelligence with them by word wryt or messadge under whatsomever Collour or pretext under the paine to be repute holden and esteemed as Airt and pairt with them in their expression rebellion and wicked deeds, and be punished with all rigour and extreamity to the terror of others And Sicklyke to Command and Charge all our Leidges who are under assurance or bonds of freindship with the saids rebells to renunce and Discharge the Samen bonds and assurences and to entertaine no fellowship nor society with them hereafter, But to repute and Esteem them, as notorious rebells oppressors and high Contemnors of our authoritie and Lawes with Certification to them who Shall keep and intertain the saids bonds and shall not Discharge the Samen in maner forsaid; That they shall be repute holden and esteemed as airt and partakers with them in their wicked deeds and practises Given under our Signets at Edinburgh the 28th day of December and of our Reigne the 2d year 1703. Per actum daly Secreti Consily.

Att Edinburgh the Twenty eight day of December 1703

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Act

Act The Lady Lovat and her husband

Anent the Petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill By Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovet and Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest Shewing That wheras John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tavis Down Mctavis, Brother to John Mctavis of Athengarth, William Fraser of Kininmovie Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherick, Donald Dow Glesick ther, Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherick and Thomas Fraser sone to Widow Fraser in Bewly and Servitor to the said John Fraser were by vertue of Letters of Denunciation before the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary upon the first day of March last by past Denunced and declared rebells out Lawes and fugatives from the Lawes; For their wilfull Fyre raiseing and burning of the house of Fenniellan belonging to Alexander Fraser of Kinaltry as at more Length is contained in the saids Letters of denunication; which are registrat in the books of adjournall Conforme to the act of parliament and therwith given in; Notwithstanding wherof the forenamed persones Still Continue in their Barbarrous and wicked practises, asscociating themselves togither and oppressing the petitioners tennents in the Countries of the Aird and Stratherick in Manifast Contempt of Justice and the Government And Therfore Humbly Craveing the saids Lords would be pleased to ordaine the said John Fraser, Tavis doun Mctavis, William Fraser of Kininnovy Donald McWilliam Earlaw, Donald Dew Glasick, Alexander Dow Fraser and Thomas Fraser Fugatives and rebells to be intercomuned and that Letters may be direct for that effect as the said petition bears. The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing Considered the above petition given in to them by Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovit and Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest; Togither with Letters of denunciatione at the instance of the petitioners and Alexander Fraser of Kinanries and others, against John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort and others And the same being read in their presence; The saids Lords doe hereby Allow Letters of intercomuneing to be direct at the petitioners instance against John Frasers Lawfull sones to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis Doun Mctavis brother to John Mctavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kininmovie, Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherrick, Donald Dow Glessick ther Alexander Dow Fraser Servitor to the said John Fraser in due forme, As also gives order and warrant to her majesties forces as they shall be requyred to give concurrence for apprehending the saids rebells and restraineing and preventing the progress of any violence or Lawles procedures that shall be done by them.
Followes the Letters of Intercomuneing
Letter of intercomuning. The Lady Lovat against Frasers and others
Anne By the Grace of God Queen of great Brittain France and Ireland defender of the faith to our Lovits […] Macers of our privy Councill Messingers at armes our Shirriffs in that part Conjunctllie and Severallie Specially Constitute Greetting Forasmuchas Wee and the Lords of our privy Councill Understanding that upon the first day of March Last by past John Fraser Lawfull sone to the deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis doun Mctavis brother to John Macktavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kinninovie, Donald Mack William Erlaw in Strahterrick, Donald Dow Glesick ther Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherrick and Thomas Fraser Servitor to the said John Fraser were duely and orderly denunced our rebells and put to our horne By vertue of Letters of denunicatione raised at the Instance of Alexander Fraser of Kinnaries propriator of the house of Finnellan Captain John Mackenzie Baillie and Chamberland to the Lady Lovat and Tacksman and possessor of the said house Emilia Lady Fraser of Lovit Alexander Mackenzie of Prestonhall younger her husband for his intrest for their not Compearing before the Lords Commissioners of our Justiciary, To have under Lyen the Law for the Crimes afterspecified Viz for the said John Fraser sone to the said deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort his Convocating to himself a Companie of Lawless fellow’s first about the moneth of Aprill Jaj vijc and two in the Countrey of the Aird; His Sorneing and exacting of free quarters and by threatening and force takeing up from the tennents and others the Customes and all other rents belonging to the said Lady Lovit and farder forcibly breaking up her Girnels and takeing out therof what meall and victuall he pleased and furder threatening invadeing and beatting the Lady Lovats factors and Chamberlands in a most insolent maner, Which haveing moved them to apply to the Commissioners of Justiciary for the Highlands, That they might have a Competent number of our forces in that Countrey to protect them against the said John Fraser and his Lawless Complices and they haveing gotten ten men of Captain Grants Company ordered to Lye in the Countrey of the Aird for the Security of its pace, The said John Fraser did therupon Convocat more persones in armes about the number of Fiftie in all wherof the saids Tavis Doun Macktavis brother to John Mcktavis of Litlegarth William Fraser of Kinninovie, Donald McWilliam Erlaw in Stratherrick, Donald Dow Glasish ther Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherick and Thomas Fraser servitor to the said John Fraser were principall men; and with these came to the Countrie of the Aird upon the fifth or one or other of the dayes of August Jaj vijc and two and as he Marched throw that Countrey raised to the number he had, about two or thrie hundred men and women more Boddin with weapons and in fear of Weir and with them assaulted the house of Finellan belonging to Alexander Fraser of Kinnaries and wher the said Captain John Mackenzie one of the Lady Lovits Baillies Lived wher the said ten men of Captain Grants Company reseided, and requyred them most traiterously to render themselves prisoners. Which because they refused They sett fyre to the said house, And ay their willfull fyre raiseing they burnt the Same doun to ashes with all the office housses about it; Therby forceing the said Captain Mckenzie and the souldiers with him to render themselves to their Mercie, and them the said John and his Complices made and detained prisoners with Livetenent Cameron one of the officers of our Forces who Commanded the said partie And tho that after a Litle time they dismist Captain Grants ten men, yet they caried the Livetenent and the said Captain Mckenzie as it were in Triumph throw the Countrey to the end of Lochnes wher haveing Lett goe the said Livetenent, yet thye caried the said Captain Mckenzie allong with them as their prisoner Maletreating and Beatting him in a most barbarous maner in the Countrey of Stratherick wher they still keeped him in Captivity carieing him from place to place untill that by a detatchment ordered from Fort William by Brigadeer Maitland under the Command of Major Hamilton they were forced to part with their said prisoner after all the said violences duely registrat in the books of adjournall Showen to the Lords of our privy Councill bears Att the process of which horning and denunciation the said John Fraser and others above named yet remained and abide takeing no fear nor regaird therof, But dayly haunts frequents and repair to Kirk Marcat and other publict places and travells about armed with Companies of men Sorning upon our free Leidges exacting and Levieing of money from them and the said Ladies tennents and Chamberlands as if they were our free Leidges and no such Crimes hade been Committed by them Giveing therby evill example to others to Committ the Like hereafter, Lykeas the Lords of our privy Councill by their act of the day and date hereof upon the Representation given in to them by the said Lady Fraser of Lovit and the said Mr Alexander Mckenzie younger of Prestonhall her husband for his intrest to them Have ordained thir our Letters of intercomuneing to be direct at the said Ladies instance against the said John Fraser Lawfull Sone to the said deceast Thomas Fraser of Beaufort Tauis doun Macktavis brother to John Mctavis of Litlegarth; William Frazer of Kininovie Donald McWilliam Earlaw in Stratherick Donald Dow Glessick ther; Alexander Dow Fraser in Mussedie in Stratherrick and Thomas Fraser Servant to the said John Fraser in maner and to the effect underwryten Our Will is Heirfore and wee Charge yow Strictly and Command that incontinent these our Letters Seen ye pas to the Marcat Cross of […] and other places needfull And therat in our name and authoritie Command and Charge all and Sundrie our Leidges and Subjects That non of them presume or take upon hand to resett Supply or intercomune with the saids Rebells nor furnish them with meatt drink house harbour powder Bullets armour victualls boats vessells nor no other things Comfortable to them, nor receive their goods in keeping nor transport them to and frae ferries nor have intelligence with them by word wryt or messadge under whatsomever Collour or pretext under the paine to be repute holden and esteemed as Airt and pairt with them in their expression rebellion and wicked deeds, and be punished with all rigour and extreamity to the terror of others And Sicklyke to Command and Charge all our Leidges who are under assurance or bonds of freindship with the saids rebells to renunce and Discharge the Samen bonds and assurences and to entertaine no fellowship nor society with them hereafter, But to repute and Esteem them, as notorious rebells oppressors and high Contemnors of our authoritie and Lawes with Certification to them who Shall keep and intertain the saids bonds and shall not Discharge the Samen in maner forsaid; That they shall be repute holden and esteemed as airt and partakers with them in their wicked deeds and practises Given under our Signets at Edinburgh the 28th day of December and of our Reigne the 2d year 1703. Per actum daly Secreti Consily.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 102-6.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 102-6.

Procedure, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh the Twentie Eight day of December, Jaj vijc and thrie years

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Procedure

[Committee anent embassies from France]

The Committie of Councill appointed upon her Majesties Letter to take tryall of the discoveries and ill practises caried on by Emissaries from France against the Government haveing Reported to the Councill that they hade called before them and examined Captain Neill McCleod and Charles McKinnen and that they hade ane declaration which was Read in Councill; And two Coppies therof signed by the president of Councill for the time, ordered to be transmitted to the two Secretaries Which was accordingly done.
Followes Captain Neill McCleod his declaration and the sederunt of the Committie.
Edinburgh 28 December 1703
Sederunt The Earle of Loudoun elected preses, The Earle of Northesk and the Earl of Glasgow; The Lord President of Session; The Lord Register; The Lord Advocat; The Lord Justice Clerk; Mr Francis Montgomry; Livetenent Generall Ramsay and Sir Robert Sinclar as the Committie of Councill for enquyreing into evil practises and practisers against the Government.
Wher appeared Captain Neill McCleod prisoner who being interrogate Declared as followes That being in Edinburgh in the Moneth of July last he received a letter from Captain Simion Fraser sent by his servant who said his master and he were come from Hannover Wherupon he went and mett with Captain Simion at Durehame in England and their Captain Simion told him that he was come from France, And that he had been with the King of France who was very kind to him and promised to give him a Considerable Soume of money in order to raise ane Insurrection in Scotland, Bot that Sir Alexander McClean of Otter getting nottice of it; had told the Queen Dowager to the late King of England; And that Captain Simion was not a man to be entrusted with such a soume of money, Wherupon the said Queen Dowager went to the King of France and put a Stopt to the giveing of the said money Bot that the said King Ordered him a Soume to bear his Charges and that the Declarant saw Captain Simion have both gold and Silver to the value of Fourtie or Fiftie pounds Sterling Which he said he gott from the French King and that Captiain Simion told him ther was a Corrospondence betwixt St German in France and Scotland; and that the same was keept with the Duke of Atholl the Duke of Hamilton and the Earle of Cromartie and that the said intelligence was keept up for the Earle of Cromartie by one Mckenzie at Paris whom he hade Caused to be put in prison; and the declarant being interrogate if Captain Simion gave him any reason of his knowledge of the said Correspondence or wherfore he Caused the said Mckenzie to be Imprisoned in France for keeping the said intelligence He said that the Captain told him no more Save as above But that he also told him ane invasion from France was designed, and that very quickly and that he was sent hom with encouradgment from the King of France to procure ane insurrection and promises were made to him of both men,2 money, and armes Bot that it was not expected that he should first bring assurances in writting in Scotland for which end he was goeing to the North to speak with freinds and that one Captain John Murray brother to Abercairny was sent allong with him from France to be ane assistant and witnes to his behaviour and that the said Captain John Murray and Captain Patrick Grahame came with him from France But Captain John Murray and Captain Grahame were gone into Scotland before the declarant did meet with Captain Simion at Durhame, And the Declarant being interrogate If Captain Simion told what number of man or quantitie of money or armes were promised to wher and when and in what maner the descent should be: Declares that Captain Simion told him no more but as above; and that Captain Simion being desireous to speak with the Earle of Levin sent a Letter to the Earle and another to the late Duke of Argyll by his servant, and that the Declarant and Major Fraser who came along with Captain Simeon and the Said Servant came togither to Edinburgh and the Letter was delyvered to the Earle of Leven But the Earle Saying that he could give no answer till he spock to the Commissioner the Servant went away and Major Fraser Stayed for the answer He also Declares that by Captain Simions order he told the Earle of Leven that he wanted money And the Earle answered that if Captain Simion would make any discovery for the service of the Government he would speak to the Commissioner to give him some money on the Queens accompt, and therafter the declarant and Captain John Murray after some dayes attendance went with Glenderule in Company and delyvered the Earles returne to Captain Simion at the Kirk of Shotts as he was returning from Argyll Shyre wher he said he hade been and hade left Major Fraser ther and then the declarant and also told him that the Duke of Argyll could not meett with him untill he returned from Chirtoun and that Captain Simion went again to meett with the Duke of Argyll and mett him at Oullerhaughead; And the declarant being interrogate if he hade seen or knew the Contents of the Earle of Levens Letter to Captain Simion Declared he knowes them not Bot that he being returned to Edinburgh went therafter with Captain Simions brother and the said Captain John Murray and mett Captain Simion and Major Fraser at Ridpeth thrie or four mylles beyond Lauder wher Some of them Stayed with him four or fyve dayes; But the Declarant came back the nixt day and Captain John Murray and Captain Simion appointed to meett at the house of Stewart of Appin Lykeas John Murray told him therafter that he came to Appin and must both Captain Simion and Appin bot that Appin wes gone away half ane hour before to meett with Lochell and that Captain Murray followed and overtook him and they both went and mett with old Lochell at a Ferrie syde and Stayed with him all night Bot the declarant haveing in that time returned to Edinburgh gott a pass from the Commissioner to Captain Simion and went and mett him with it at a place about thrie mylles to the South of the kirk of Shotts and then Captain Simion came to Edinburgh towards the end of September and wes with the Earle of Leven and with the Commissioner, But the declarant was not present at their meetting nor knowes what past: Bot Captain Simion goeing again to the Highlands the declarant gott from the Commissioner Two Hundred pounds Sterling in Bank Notes wherof he turned a part into Gold at the Bank office and with the Gold and money went beyond Stirling to Balhadies and Captain John Murray with him wher they dyned at Balhadies house after which he did not see Captain John Murray and that he gott the said two Hundred pound from the Commissioner Some dayes before his Grace parted for England And declares that Captain Simion told him that while in the Highlands he hade mett with Lochell elder and younger and Appin and with one called the Laird of Mcgregor and they gave him all acknowledgment for ane invasion and Appin promised Severall thousands of men and that it was said to him that Glengary was to be sent to France by the Duke of Atholl and the Duke of Hamiltoune and either of that faction And the declarant being Interrogate If Captain Simion gave him any reason of his knowledge Declares he gave him non, bot that he heard it in the Highlands, And Farder Declares that Captain Simon wes to goe from Balheedies to meett with the Lord Drummond at Castle Drummond and that when he the declarant was returning from Balheedies, He mett the Lord Drummond upon the Road and told him of Captain Simion goeing to meett with him; And that the Lord Drummond said he could Send a footman to advertise him of his comeing that when Captain Simion was returned to Edinburgh after the Commissioner was gone he told the Declarant he hade been with My Lord Drummond and that therafter he went and Saw the Earle of Brodalbine, And being Interrogate if he Saw any other person ther And what hade past betwixt them; Diclares that Captain Simion said he Saw non else except Servants and that he told him him3 not what past betwixt the Lord Drummond and him But said that Brodalbine refused to midle, Bot would wait and See how matters went. That about ten dayes after the Commissioner wees gone Captain Simion went to England and the Diclarant went with him And that Major Fraser did also goe away with him That at parting Captain Simion Setled a Corrospondence with the Declarant how they should writ to one another; And that Captain Simion Should address his Letters to him by adressing them to Major Corbet with a particular mark by which he was to take them up at the post house as he did without acquainting Major Corbet Bot he received only4 one letter which he had not, Bot that it contained nothing Save that Captain Simion was goeing for Holland; And they also agreed that the declarant should writt to Captain Simon by directing to Mr Thomas Clerk appothecary in Watlin Street London; And that he hade only wrote one to Captain Simion about his privat affairs. That Captain Simion told him also at parting that the Duke of Atholl and Duke of Hamilton had dispatched Captain James Murray brother to the Laird of Stenhope to the Court of France to discredit Captain Simion And Captain Simion told him that he hade brought a Letter from Queen Douger to the Duke of Gordon who delyvered to Captain John Murray who told him the declarant he hade delyvered it to the Duke But the Duke refused to see or speak with Captain Simion; The Declarant Did Farder affirme That when Captain Simion Stayed in Edinburgh Some dayes before his goeing to England he stayed in his house and Glenderule did frequently visite him, and he hath reason to believe that Glenderule knowes as much of Captain Simions affairs in Scotland or else wher as he doeth; He also adds that Captain John Murray did Like wayes severall times visit Captain Simion at his house, And that Captain John told the declarant that he had Letters from Captain SImion for the Countesses of Erroll and Seaforth and that he had delyvered the Letter to the Countes of Erroll Bot that the Young Countes of Seaforth was at the time in the North and Captain John Murray could not tell whither these Letters were from Captain Simion himself or only Committed to his trust, The declarant farder adds That Captain Simion told him that when he was with Lochell and Appin they told him that ther was a designe to send Allan Cameron Lochells sone who was Livetenent to Captain Grant to the Court of France to give ane accompt of the Condition of matters in Scotland, And this declaration wryten on this and the two preceeding pages The said Captain Neill Mccleod Declares to be of Treuth and that he is ready to affirme the Same by his great oath when he shall be required. Sic Subscribitur Neill Macleod Loudoun Ipd
Followes Charles Mckinnon his declaration taken before the Committy5

Sederunt The Earl of Loudoun elected preces. The Earles of Northesk and Glasgow; The Lord President of Session, Register Lord Advocat, Justice Clerk Mr Francis Montgomry Livetenent Genall George Ramsay and Stivenson As the Committie of Councill for enquyring into evill practises against the government and practises therof.
Compeared Charles Mckinnon who Declare about the Latter end of August as the declarant went by order of the Duke of Argyll to Shirtoune, He alighting at a Changehouse ane myll beyodn Longthramlingtoune found Captain Simion Fraser accidentally ther; And a person whom Captain Simion Fraser called Major Fraser with him but whom the Declarant did not know and that Captain Simion told the Declarant that he hande come from France And that he heede encouradgments given them their, And that he intended to goe for Scotland and visit some of his North-Countrey freinds if he could gett it done with Safety, And the Declarant Sayes he stayed only with him thrie hours, from Eleven to two of the Cloak in the afternoon dureing which time they dinned togither, and that the declarant hade not Seen Captain Simion for four years before that time; Nor did he see him since; And Declares that he never accquainted the Duke of Argyll that he hade seen Captain Simion; Nor heard that the Duke knew of Captain Simions being their; And beign Interrogate if Captain Simion gave the Declarant any accompt what were the encouradgments he hade in France, Declares that he never gave him any account save whats above; and the declaration above wryten the said Charles McKinnen Delcares to be the truth, And that he is Ready to affirme the same by his great Oath when he shall be requyred Sic Subscribitur Cha: McKinnen Loudoun I:P:D:.

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[Committee anent embassies from France]

The Committie of Councill appointed upon her Majesties Letter to take tryall of the discoveries and ill practises caried on by Emissaries from France against the Government haveing Reported to the Councill that they hade called before them and examined Captain Neill McCleod and Charles McKinnen and that they hade ane declaration which was Read in Councill; And two Coppies therof signed by the president of Councill for the time, ordered to be transmitted to the two Secretaries Which was accordingly done.
Followes Captain Neill McCleod his declaration and the sederunt of the Committie.
Edinburgh 28 December 1703
Sederunt The Earle of Loudoun elected preses, The Earle of Northesk and the Earl of Glasgow; The Lord President of Session; The Lord Register; The Lord Advocat; The Lord Justice Clerk; Mr Francis Montgomry; Livetenent Generall Ramsay and Sir Robert Sinclar as the Committie of Councill for enquyreing into evil practises and practisers against the Government.
Wher appeared Captain Neill McCleod prisoner who being interrogate Declared as followes That being in Edinburgh in the Moneth of July last he received a letter from Captain Simion Fraser sent by his servant who said his master and he were come from Hannover Wherupon he went and mett with Captain Simion at Durehame in England and their Captain Simion told him that he was come from France, And that he had been with the King of France who was very kind to him and promised to give him a Considerable Soume of money in order to raise ane Insurrection in Scotland, Bot that Sir Alexander McClean of Otter getting nottice of it; had told the Queen Dowager to the late King of England; And that Captain Simion was not a man to be entrusted with such a soume of money, Wherupon the said Queen Dowager went to the King of France and put a Stopt to the giveing of the said money Bot that the said King Ordered him a Soume to bear his Charges and that the Declarant saw Captain Simion have both gold and Silver to the value of Fourtie or Fiftie pounds Sterling Which he said he gott from the French King and that Captiain Simion told him ther was a Corrospondence betwixt St German in France and Scotland; and that the same was keept with the Duke of Atholl the Duke of Hamilton and the Earle of Cromartie and that the said intelligence was keept up for the Earle of Cromartie by one Mckenzie at Paris whom he hade Caused to be put in prison; and the declarant being interrogate if Captain Simion gave him any reason of his knowledge of the said Correspondence or wherfore he Caused the said Mckenzie to be Imprisoned in France for keeping the said intelligence He said that the Captain told him no more Save as above But that he also told him ane invasion from France was designed, and that very quickly and that he was sent hom with encouradgment from the King of France to procure ane insurrection and promises were made to him of both men,2 money, and armes Bot that it was not expected that he should first bring assurances in writting in Scotland for which end he was goeing to the North to speak with freinds and that one Captain John Murray brother to Abercairny was sent allong with him from France to be ane assistant and witnes to his behaviour and that the said Captain John Murray and Captain Patrick Grahame came with him from France But Captain John Murray and Captain Grahame were gone into Scotland before the declarant did meet with Captain Simion at Durhame, And the Declarant being interrogate If Captain Simion told what number of man or quantitie of money or armes were promised to wher and when and in what maner the descent should be: Declares that Captain Simion told him no more but as above; and that Captain Simion being desireous to speak with the Earle of Levin sent a Letter to the Earle and another to the late Duke of Argyll by his servant, and that the Declarant and Major Fraser who came along with Captain Simeon and the Said Servant came togither to Edinburgh and the Letter was delyvered to the Earle of Leven But the Earle Saying that he could give no answer till he spock to the Commissioner the Servant went away and Major Fraser Stayed for the answer He also Declares that by Captain Simions order he told the Earle of Leven that he wanted money And the Earle answered that if Captain Simion would make any discovery for the service of the Government he would speak to the Commissioner to give him some money on the Queens accompt, and therafter the declarant and Captain John Murray after some dayes attendance went with Glenderule in Company and delyvered the Earles returne to Captain Simion at the Kirk of Shotts as he was returning from Argyll Shyre wher he said he hade been and hade left Major Fraser ther and then the declarant and also told him that the Duke of Argyll could not meett with him untill he returned from Chirtoun and that Captain Simion went again to meett with the Duke of Argyll and mett him at Oullerhaughead; And the declarant being interrogate if he hade seen or knew the Contents of the Earle of Levens Letter to Captain Simion Declared he knowes them not Bot that he being returned to Edinburgh went therafter with Captain Simions brother and the said Captain John Murray and mett Captain Simion and Major Fraser at Ridpeth thrie or four mylles beyond Lauder wher Some of them Stayed with him four or fyve dayes; But the Declarant came back the nixt day and Captain John Murray and Captain Simion appointed to meett at the house of Stewart of Appin Lykeas John Murray told him therafter that he came to Appin and must both Captain Simion and Appin bot that Appin wes gone away half ane hour before to meett with Lochell and that Captain Murray followed and overtook him and they both went and mett with old Lochell at a Ferrie syde and Stayed with him all night Bot the declarant haveing in that time returned to Edinburgh gott a pass from the Commissioner to Captain Simion and went and mett him with it at a place about thrie mylles to the South of the kirk of Shotts and then Captain Simion came to Edinburgh towards the end of September and wes with the Earle of Leven and with the Commissioner, But the declarant was not present at their meetting nor knowes what past: Bot Captain Simion goeing again to the Highlands the declarant gott from the Commissioner Two Hundred pounds Sterling in Bank Notes wherof he turned a part into Gold at the Bank office and with the Gold and money went beyond Stirling to Balhadies and Captain John Murray with him wher they dyned at Balhadies house after which he did not see Captain John Murray and that he gott the said two Hundred pound from the Commissioner Some dayes before his Grace parted for England And declares that Captain Simion told him that while in the Highlands he hade mett with Lochell elder and younger and Appin and with one called the Laird of Mcgregor and they gave him all acknowledgment for ane invasion and Appin promised Severall thousands of men and that it was said to him that Glengary was to be sent to France by the Duke of Atholl and the Duke of Hamiltoune and either of that faction And the declarant being Interrogate If Captain Simion gave him any reason of his knowledge Declares he gave him non, bot that he heard it in the Highlands, And Farder Declares that Captain Simon wes to goe from Balheedies to meett with the Lord Drummond at Castle Drummond and that when he the declarant was returning from Balheedies, He mett the Lord Drummond upon the Road and told him of Captain Simion goeing to meett with him; And that the Lord Drummond said he could Send a footman to advertise him of his comeing that when Captain Simion was returned to Edinburgh after the Commissioner was gone he told the Declarant he hade been with My Lord Drummond and that therafter he went and Saw the Earle of Brodalbine, And being Interrogate if he Saw any other person ther And what hade past betwixt them; Diclares that Captain Simion said he Saw non else except Servants and that he told him him3 not what past betwixt the Lord Drummond and him But said that Brodalbine refused to midle, Bot would wait and See how matters went. That about ten dayes after the Commissioner wees gone Captain Simion went to England and the Diclarant went with him And that Major Fraser did also goe away with him That at parting Captain Simion Setled a Corrospondence with the Declarant how they should writ to one another; And that Captain Simion Should address his Letters to him by adressing them to Major Corbet with a particular mark by which he was to take them up at the post house as he did without acquainting Major Corbet Bot he received only4 one letter which he had not, Bot that it contained nothing Save that Captain Simion was goeing for Holland; And they also agreed that the declarant should writt to Captain Simon by directing to Mr Thomas Clerk appothecary in Watlin Street London; And that he hade only wrote one to Captain Simion about his privat affairs. That Captain Simion told him also at parting that the Duke of Atholl and Duke of Hamilton had dispatched Captain James Murray brother to the Laird of Stenhope to the Court of France to discredit Captain Simion And Captain Simion told him that he hade brought a Letter from Queen Douger to the Duke of Gordon who delyvered to Captain John Murray who told him the declarant he hade delyvered it to the Duke But the Duke refused to see or speak with Captain Simion; The Declarant Did Farder affirme That when Captain Simion Stayed in Edinburgh Some dayes before his goeing to England he stayed in his house and Glenderule did frequently visite him, and he hath reason to believe that Glenderule knowes as much of Captain Simions affairs in Scotland or else wher as he doeth; He also adds that Captain John Murray did Like wayes severall times visit Captain Simion at his house, And that Captain John told the declarant that he had Letters from Captain SImion for the Countesses of Erroll and Seaforth and that he had delyvered the Letter to the Countes of Erroll Bot that the Young Countes of Seaforth was at the time in the North and Captain John Murray could not tell whither these Letters were from Captain Simion himself or only Committed to his trust, The declarant farder adds That Captain Simion told him that when he was with Lochell and Appin they told him that ther was a designe to send Allan Cameron Lochells sone who was Livetenent to Captain Grant to the Court of France to give ane accompt of the Condition of matters in Scotland, And this declaration wryten on this and the two preceeding pages The said Captain Neill Mccleod Declares to be of Treuth and that he is ready to affirme the Same by his great oath when he shall be required. Sic Subscribitur Neill Macleod Loudoun Ipd
Followes Charles Mckinnon his declaration taken before the Committy5

Sederunt The Earl of Loudoun elected preces. The Earles of Northesk and Glasgow; The Lord President of Session, Register Lord Advocat, Justice Clerk Mr Francis Montgomry Livetenent Genall George Ramsay and Stivenson As the Committie of Councill for enquyring into evill practises against the government and practises therof.
Compeared Charles Mckinnon who Declare about the Latter end of August as the declarant went by order of the Duke of Argyll to Shirtoune, He alighting at a Changehouse ane myll beyodn Longthramlingtoune found Captain Simion Fraser accidentally ther; And a person whom Captain Simion Fraser called Major Fraser with him but whom the Declarant did not know and that Captain Simion told the Declarant that he hande come from France And that he heede encouradgments given them their, And that he intended to goe for Scotland and visit some of his North-Countrey freinds if he could gett it done with Safety, And the Declarant Sayes he stayed only with him thrie hours, from Eleven to two of the Cloak in the afternoon dureing which time they dinned togither, and that the declarant hade not Seen Captain Simion for four years before that time; Nor did he see him since; And Declares that he never accquainted the Duke of Argyll that he hade seen Captain Simion; Nor heard that the Duke knew of Captain Simions being their; And beign Interrogate if Captain Simion gave the Declarant any accompt what were the encouradgments he hade in France, Declares that he never gave him any account save whats above; and the declaration above wryten the said Charles McKinnen Delcares to be the truth, And that he is Ready to affirme the same by his great Oath when he shall be requyred Sic Subscribitur Cha: McKinnen Loudoun I:P:D:.

2. The word ‘and’ scored out here.

3. Sic.

4. The word ‘a’ scored our here.

5. Insertion.

2. The word ‘and’ scored out here.

3. Sic.

4. The word ‘a’ scored our here.

5. Insertion.

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Letter from the Councill To The Queen in answer to her Majesties letter anent ill practices in Scotland against the Government

Wee have the honour of your Royall Letter wherin wee doe with all thankfullnes acknowledge your vigilent care of the Safety and preservation of this your ancient kingdome assureing your Majestie of our best Concurrance as in duty obliged, your Majesties Advocat did acquaint Us with what is Recommended to him, and wee have appointed a Committie and given all the necessary orders for his assistance; Wee have also given our directiones in what else may be requisit for preserveing the peace of the Countrey and particularly to Livetenent Generall Ramsay who tells us that he hade lately Laid before your Majestie the Condition and State of your Forces and how they are posted to the best advantage, And as for what concerne the Garisones, wee have earnestly Recommended the Same to the Lords of thesaury That they may be Sufficiently provided, But Wee furder judge it our part to Informe your Majestie That wee find ther are not sufficient provisiones either of armes or amunition for defence of the Countries and that ther are no Sufficient fonds Wherby they may be Supplied. The Committie of Councill haveing Secured Captain McCleod and Charles McKinnen two of the persones ordered to be taken up and given warrants for Seizeing those that are in the north or such others against whom they found just ground of suspicion. The Declarationes emitted by the persones in Custody subscrybed by the president of Councill for the time with a full accompt of our procedure hitherto are here with transmitted to your Secretaries to be Laid before your Majestie, And wee are very hope full that by the Blessing of God and your Majesties Royall prudence all the evill attempts of your enemies shall be intirely frustrat and defeat Wee are, May it please your Majestie. Your Majesties most Loyall most faithfull and most obedient Subjects and Servants Sic Subscribitur Lauderdale I:P:D: Buchan Loudoun Findlator Northesk, Glasgow Garnock, James Murray, Robert McKenzie, C Campbell John Hamilton Archibald Hope, James Falconar Francis Montgomry, Robert Sinclair Geoge Lockhart William Morison.

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Letter from the Councill To The Queen in answer to her Majesties letter anent ill practices in Scotland against the Government

Wee have the honour of your Royall Letter wherin wee doe with all thankfullnes acknowledge your vigilent care of the Safety and preservation of this your ancient kingdome assureing your Majestie of our best Concurrance as in duty obliged, your Majesties Advocat did acquaint Us with what is Recommended to him, and wee have appointed a Committie and given all the necessary orders for his assistance; Wee have also given our directiones in what else may be requisit for preserveing the peace of the Countrey and particularly to Livetenent Generall Ramsay who tells us that he hade lately Laid before your Majestie the Condition and State of your Forces and how they are posted to the best advantage, And as for what concerne the Garisones, wee have earnestly Recommended the Same to the Lords of thesaury That they may be Sufficiently provided, But Wee furder judge it our part to Informe your Majestie That wee find ther are not sufficient provisiones either of armes or amunition for defence of the Countries and that ther are no Sufficient fonds Wherby they may be Supplied. The Committie of Councill haveing Secured Captain McCleod and Charles McKinnen two of the persones ordered to be taken up and given warrants for Seizeing those that are in the north or such others against whom they found just ground of suspicion. The Declarationes emitted by the persones in Custody subscrybed by the president of Councill for the time with a full accompt of our procedure hitherto are here with transmitted to your Secretaries to be Laid before your Majestie, And wee are very hope full that by the Blessing of God and your Majesties Royall prudence all the evill attempts of your enemies shall be intirely frustrat and defeat Wee are, May it please your Majestie. Your Majesties most Loyall most faithfull and most obedient Subjects and Servants Sic Subscribitur Lauderdale I:P:D: Buchan Loudoun Findlator Northesk, Glasgow Garnock, James Murray, Robert McKenzie, C Campbell John Hamilton Archibald Hope, James Falconar Francis Montgomry, Robert Sinclair Geoge Lockhart William Morison.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95-6.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95-6.

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[Lauderdale elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord high Chancelor and Lord President of Councill The Earle of Lauderdale elected preses.

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[Lauderdale elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord high Chancelor and Lord President of Councill The Earle of Lauderdale elected preses.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95.

Sederunt, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

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Earl of Buchan; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Findlator; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfarr; Earl of Glasgow; Viscount Garnock; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdoe; Lord Tillicoultrie; Livt Generall Ramsay; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Stivenson; Laird of Carnwath; Laird of Prestongrange

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Earl of Buchan; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Findlator; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfarr; Earl of Glasgow; Viscount Garnock; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdoe; Lord Tillicoultrie; Livt Generall Ramsay; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Stivenson; Laird of Carnwath; Laird of Prestongrange

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 95.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 95.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 95.