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Warrant, 31 January 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Threttie first day of January Jaj vijc and Six years

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Warrant

Warrand to the Governor of the Castell of Edinburgh to fyre the great Guns on the Queens birth day

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby Recommend to the Earle of Levine, Governour and Constable of the Castell of Edinburgh, and to the deputy Governour ther, And in ther absence Gives order and warrand to the nixt Commanding officer to cause fyre the great Guns of the said Castell upon the Sixth day of February nixt to come, being the birth day of her Majestie Queen Anne, att the ordinary tyme, and conforme to the accustomed maner heirtofore observed in the lyke cases.

At Edinburgh 31 January 1706

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Warrant to the governor of the castle of Edinburgh to fire the great guns on the queen’s birthday

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby recommend to [David Melville] the earl of Leven, governor and constable of the castle of Edinburgh, and to the deputy governor there, and in their absence give order and warrant to the next commanding officer, to cause fire the great guns of the said castle upon 6 February next to come, being the birthday of her majesty Queen Anne, at the ordinary time, and conform to the accustomed manner heretofore observed in the like cases.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

Warrant, 31 January 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Threttie first day of January Jaj vijc and Six years

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Warrand to the Magistrats of Edinburgh for observeing the Queens birth day

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Considering that Wednsday nixt being the Sixth day of February nixt to come Is the Birth day of her Majestie Queen Anne, And that it is customary the Samen be observed with all demonstration of publict Joy, Doe heirby Appoynt and ordaine the Magistrats of Edinburgh to cause Ring the Musick Bells from Ten of the Cloak in the morning till four of the Cloak in the afternoon, att which tyme the great Bells are to begine, And appoynts the publict Solemnitie att the Cross of Edinburgh to be and begine att twelve acloak the said day, And appoynts the Magistrats of Edinburgh to cause intimation be made after the usuall maner to all the neighbours and Inhabitants within the said burgh that they putt furth illuminationes the said day att the ordinary tyme, and in maner heirto fore observed, And to conclude the evening with illuminations, Ringing of Bells and other demonstrations of publict Joy, Conforme to ordinary custome in the lyke cases; And appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Edinburgh to take Speciall care that ther be no throwing of Squibs, breaking of Glass, windows or other abuses committed the said day, either the tyme of the Solemnitie or after the Samen, But that they enjoyne to the respective deacons of Crafts within ther burgh the punctuall observance heirof, as they will be answerable on ther highest perrill.

At Edinburgh 31 January 1706

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Warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh for observing the queen’s birthday

The lords of her majesty’s privy council considering that Wednesday next, being 6 February next to come, is the birthday of her majesty Queen Anne, and that it is customary the same be observed with all demonstration of public joy, do hereby appoint and ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh to cause ring the music bells from 10 o’clock in the morning till 4 o’clock in the afternoon, at which time the great bells are to begin, and appoint the public solemnity at the cross of Edinburgh to be and begin at 12 o’clock the said day. And appoint the magistrates of Edinburgh to cause intimation be made after the usual manner to all the neighbours and inhabitants within the said burgh that they put furth illuminations the said day at the ordinary time, and in manner heretofore observed, And to conclude the evening with illuminations, ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of public joy, conform to ordinary custom in the like cases. And appoint and ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh to take special care that there be no throwing of squibs, breaking of glass, windows, or other abuses committed the said day, either [at] the time of the solemnity or after the same, but that they enjoin to the respective deacons of crafts within their burgh the punctual observance hereof, as they will be answerable on their highest peril.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

Procedure, 31 January 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Threttie first day of January Jaj vijc and Six years

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Procedure

Formula Taken and Signed by Patrick Butter of Gormack

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell haveing considered the within Formula taken by Patrick Butter of Gormack purgeing himselfe of popery In presence of the Earle of Glasgow and Mr Francis Montgomrie two of ther lordships number, and the samen with the attestation on the end therof being read in ther presence, The Saids Lords doe heirby appoynt the Samen to be recorded. wherof the tenor follows.
I Patrick Butter of Gormack doe Sincearly from my heart profess and declaire befor God, who Searcheth the heart, that I doe deny, disowne and abhore these tenets and doctrines of the papall Romish Church viz The Supremacie of the pope and Bishop of Rome over all pastures of the Catholick Church, His power and authoritie over Kings and Princes and States, and the Infallability he pretends to, either without or with a generall Councell, his power of dispensing and pardoning, The doctrine of Transsubstantiation and the Corporall presence with the Communion without the Cup in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, The adoration and Sacrifice professed and practised by the popish Church in the Mass, The Inovcation of Angells and Saints, The worship of Imagines Crosses and Relicts, The doctrine of Supererogation, Indulgences and purgatorie And the service and worshipe in ane wnknowen tongue; all which tenets and doctrines of the said Church I believe to be contrary to and inconsistant with the wrytten word of God, And I doe from my heart deny, disowne and disclame the saids doctrines and Tenets of the Church of Rome as in the presence of God without any equivocation or mentall reservation, But according to the knowen and plain meaning of the words as to me offerred and proposed, So help me God Sic Subscribitur Patrick Butter.
Att Edinburgh the Twentie Sixth of January Jaj vijc and Six years, The Which day Patrick Butter of Gormack haveing Compeared2 In presence of the Earle of Glasgow Lord Theasaurer Deput, and Mr Francis Montgomrie two of the Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell, did take and Signe the formula as above, appoynted by act of parliament purgeing himselfe of popery as is attested by Sic Subscribitur Glasgow Fr Montgomrie.

At Edinburgh 31 January 1706

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Formula taken and signed by Patrick Butter of Gormack

The lords of her majesty’s privy council having considered the within formula taken by Patrick Butter of Gormack, purging himself of popery. in presence of [David Boyle] the earl of Glasgow and Mr Francis Montgomerie, two of their lordships’ number, and the same with the attestation on the end thereof being read in their presence, the said lords do hereby appoint the same to be recorded. Whereof the tenor follows:
I Patrick Butter of Gormack do sincerely from my heart profess and declare before God, who searches the heart, that I do deny, disown, and abhor these tenets and doctrines of the papal Romish Church viz the supremacy of the pope and bishop of Rome over all pastures of the Catholic Church, his power and authority over kings and princes and states, and the infallibility he pretends to, either without or with a general council, his power of dispensing and pardoning, the doctrine of transubstantiation and the corporeal presence with the communion without the cup in the sacrament of the lord’s supper, the adoration and sacrifice professed and practised by the popish Church in the mass, the invocation of angels and saints, the worship of images, crosses, and relics, the doctrine of supererogation, indulgences and purgatory, and the service and worship in an unknown tongue; all which tenets and doctrines of the said Church I believe to be contrary to and inconsistent with the written word of God. And I do from my heart deny, disown, and disclaim the said doctrines and tenets of the Church of Rome as in the presence of God without any equivocation or mental reservation, but according to the known and plain meaning of the words as to me offered and proposed, so help me God. Sic Subscribitur Patrick Butter.
At Edinburgh 26 January 1706. The which day Patrick Butter of Gormack, having appeared in presence of the earl of Glasgow, lord treasurer depute, and Mr Francis Montgomerie, two of the lords of her majesty’s privy council, did take and sign the formula as above appointed by act of parliament, purging himself of popery as is attested by Sic Subscribitur Glasgow, Francis Montgomerie.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

2. The word ‘before’ scored out here.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 436.

Procedure, 31 January 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Threttie first day of January Jaj vijc and Six years

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Procedure

[Montrose elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord Chancellor and Lord President of Privie Councell, The Marques of Montrose elected preses.

At Edinburgh 31 January 1706

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Procedure

[Montrose elected preses]

In absence of the [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] lord chancellor and lord president of privy council, [James Graham] the marquis of Montrose elected preses.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 435.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 435.

Sederunt, 31 January 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Threttie first day of January Jaj vijc and Six years1

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Ruglen; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Glasgow T.D.; Lord Yester; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Pollock; Mr Francis Montgomrie; Lord Provest of Edinburgh

At Edinburgh 31 January 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [John Hamilton] earl of Ruglen; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow treasurer depute; [Charles Hay] Lord Yester; [Sir William Anstruther] Lord Anstruther; [Sir John Maxwell] Lord Pollok; Mr Francis Montgomerie; [Sir Patrick Johnston] lord provost of Edinburgh

1. NRS, PC1/53, 435.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 435.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 435.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 435.