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Act, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Act

[Patent for a book anent the history of Scotland]

Anent the petition given in apresented to his Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of her Majesties most honorable Privie Councell by Mr James Andersone wryter to her Majesties Signet Shewing that in persuance of the Recommendation of the parliament he was proceeding to give ane account of the antient Charters and Seals of the Kings of Scotland, And being credibly informed that ther are severall originall antient Charters, off the Kings, Nobles and Churchmen of Scotland In the Scots Colledge of Paris in France, And that ther are also Some antient authentick Chartuaries in that place, And therfor Craveing to the effect wnderwryten, As the said petition bears, His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, And Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell haveing considered the within petition given in to them by Mr James Andersone wryter to her Majesties Signet, And the Samen being read in ther presence, His Grace and the saids Lords Doe heirby Permitt and allow the petitioner to correspond with persons in France for procureing transscripts of the antient Charters and Sealls of the Kings of Scotland, The petitioner alewayes communicating his letters that he shall send to France, and the returns that he shall have to the Samen, To the Lords Theasaurer deput, Advocat or Justice Clerk, or any one of them, And his Grace and the saids Lords Grants to the petitioner the sole power, priviledge and liberty of printing, tending and selling the Book Entituled ane Historicall Essay Shewing that the Crown and kingdome of Scotland is Imperiall and2 independant, And discharges all other persons whatsomever to print, reprint, vend, sell or import into this kingdome any of the saids Books for the Space of Nynteen yeirs from the date heirof, without the petitioner, or his airs or assigneyes ther Speciall licence, liberty and leave for that effect, and that wnder the penaltie of Fyve hundreth merks Scots money to be payed to the petitioner or his forsaids by and attour the confiscation of the saids books to the petitioner allenerly.

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At Holyroodhouse 5 October 1705

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Act

[Patent for a book concerning the history of Scotland]

Concerning the petition given in and presented to his grace [John Campbell, duke of Argyll] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of her majesty’s most honourable privy council by Mr James Anderson, writer to her majesty’s signet, showing that, in pursuance of the recommendation of the parliament, he was proceeding to give an account of the ancient charters and seals of the kings of Scotland, and being credibly informed that there are several original ancient charters of the kings, nobles, and churchmen of Scotland in the Scots College of Paris in France, and that there are also some ancient authentic cartularies in that place, and therefor craving to the effect underwritten, as the said petition bears. His grace her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of her majesty’s privy council having considered the within petition given in to them by Mr James Anderson, writer to her majesty’s signet, and the same being read in their presence, his grace and the said lords do hereby permit and allow the petitioner to correspond with persons in France for procuring transcripts of the ancient charters and seals of the kings of Scotland, the petitioner always communicating his letters that he shall send to France, and the returns that he shall have to the same, to [David Boyle, earl of Glasgow] the lord treasurer depute, [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] [lord] advocate, or [Adam Cockburn] justice clerk, or any one of them. And his grace and the said lords grant to the petitioner the sole power, privilege, and liberty of printing, tending, and selling the book entitles Ane Historicall Essay Shewing that the Crown and kingdome of Scotland is Imperiall and independant, and discharge all other persons whatsoever to print, reprint, vend, sell, or import into this kingdom any of the said books for the space of nineteen years from the date hereof, without the petitioner, or his heirs’ or assignees’ their special licence, liberty, and leave for that effect, and that under the penalty of 500 merks Scots money to be paid to the petitioner or his foresaid [heirs of assignees] in addition to the confiscation of the said books to the petitioner alone.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 429.

2. The phrase ‘Imperiall and’ is an insertion.

1. The words ‘Earl of Suth’ scored out here.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 429.

Commission, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of October Jaj vijc and [five] yeirs

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Commission

Commission nameing Justices of peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forres

Commission of Councell nameing and appoynting Justices of the peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forras being read, the same was voted and approven and appoynted to be recorded.
Anne by the Grace of God Queen of great Brittaine, France and Irland defender of the faith, To all and sundrie our Leidges whom it effeirs, Forasmuchas the Commissioners of Supplie of the Shyre of Elgine and Forres haveing given into our privie Counsell ane petition Craveing that their lordships would name Justices of peace within the said shyre for exerceing the Jurisdiction, power and priviledges granted to Justices of peace, And wee considering that its necessary for our Service, and the publict Interest of the nation that fitt persons be appoynted to be Justices of peace within the said Shyre, Therfore wee with advyce and consent of the Lords of our privie Councell Doe heirby Grant full power, authority and Commission to the persons following Viz The Laird of Grange, The Lairds of Innes elder and younger The Laird of Dumphaill, The Laird of Bishopmilne, The Laird of Brodie, The Lairds of Grant elder and younger, The Laird of Burdsyeards younger, The Laird of Aslick, The Laird of Altyre, The Lairds of Muirtoun elder and younger, The Lairds of Coxtown elder and younger, The Laird of Lethame, The Laird of Durne elder, William Duff of Diple, Alexander Duff of Drummuir, Thomas Tulloch of Tamachie; James Grant of Wester-Elchies, John Grant of Elchies, John Dumbar Tutor of Grangehill, Joseph Brodie of Milnetoun, Rot Dumbar of Mowtown, Thomas Brodie of Pittgovine, James Innes of Lewchars, George Innes of Dinbintie, Mr Archbald Dumbar of Thundertoun, Alexander Dumbar of Moy, Walter Innes of Blackhills, Robert Innes of Mundale, William King of Newmilns, William Brodie of Coltfauld, James Brodie of Whythill, William Cuming of Craigmilne, John Brodie of Windiehills, William Sutherland of Rosehaugh and James Innes of Cotts, To be Justices of Peace within the Shyre of Elgine and Forres, With power to them To Judge and determine In all matters remitted to the cognition and determination of Justices of Peace by the severall acts of parliament, And particularly the threttie eight act of the said parliament Jaj vic Sixtie one, and to putt the laws and acts of parliament in execution in maner prescrybed by the said act, And to nominat and appoynt constables, and doe every other thing warranded by the said act, or any other acts, laws, and customes whatsomever, And any three of them to be a Quorum, And appoynts the saids haill Justices of peace to meet and conveine together at Elgine or Forres Four tymes in the year Viz on the first Tuesday of May, First Tuesday of August, last Tuesday of October, and first Tuesday of March, And att any other tymes they Shall think fitt to meet, In which Sessions they are to administrat Justice to our Leidges in all matters relateing to ther Jurisdiction, And to doe every other thing, which to the office of Justices of peace Is by law and consuetude of this our realme knowen to appretaine and belong, Given att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of october, and of our reigne the fourt year 1705. Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar Queensberrie C.P.S. Mar S. Loudoun S. Sutherland. Belcarres. Dumor. Leven. Forfar. Roseberie. Stair. Glasgow. Archibald Campbell. Forbes. Rose.

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 1705

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Commission

Commission naming justices of peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres

Commission of council naming and appointing justices of the peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres [Moray] being read, the same was voted and approved and appointed to be recorded.
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, to all and sundry our leiges whom it concerns. Forasmuch as the commissioners of supply of the shire of Elgin and Forres having given into our privy council a petition craving that their lordships would name justices of peace within the said shire for exercising the jurisdiction, power, and privileges granted to justices of peace, and we considering that it is necessary for our service, and the public interest of the nation that fit persons be appointed to be justices of peace within the said shire, therefore we with advice and consent of the lords of our privy council do hereby grant full power, authority, and commission to the persons following viz the laird of Grange, the lairds of Innes elder and younger, the laird of Dunphail, the laird of Bishopmill, the laird of Brodie, the lairds of Grant elder and younger, the laird of Burdsyards younger, the Laird of Asliesk, the laird of Altyre, the lairds of Muirtoun elder and younger, the lairds of Coxton elder and younger, the Laird of Lethen, the laird of Durn elder, William Duff of Dipple, Alexander Duff of Drummuir, Thomas Tulloch of Tannachie; James Grant of Wester Elchies, John Grant of Elchies, John Dunbar, tutor of Grangehill, Joseph Brodie of Milnton, Robert Dunbar of Mowtown, Thomas Brodie of Pitgaveney, James Innes of Leuchars, George Innes of Dinbintie, Mr Archibald Dunbar of Thunderton, Alexander Dunbar of Moy, Walter Innes of Blackhills, Robert Innes of Mundole, William King of Newmills, William Brodie of Coltfield, James Brodie of Whitehill, William Cumming of Craigmill, John Brodie of Windyhills, William Sutherland of Rosehaugh, and James Innes of Cotts, to be justices of peace within the shire of Elgin and Forres, with power to them to judge and determine in all matters remitted to the cognition and determination of justices of peace by the several acts of parliament, and particularly the 38th act of the said parliament 1661, and to put the laws and acts of parliament in execution in manner prescribed by the said act. and to nominate and appoint constables, and do every other thing warranted by the said act, or any other acts, laws, and customs whatsoever. And any three of them to be a quorum. And appoint the said whole justices of peace to meet and convene together at Elgin or Forres four times in the year viz on the first Tuesday of May, first Tuesday of August, [the] last Tuesday of October, and [the] first Tuesday of March, and at any other times they shall think fit to meet. In which sessions they are to administer justice to our lieges in all matters relating to their jurisdiction, and to do every other thing, which to the office of justices of peace is by law and custom of this our realm known to appertain and belong. Given at Holyroodhouse 4 October, and of our reign the fourth year 1705. Sic Subscribitur Seafield chancellor; Queensberrie privy seal; Mar secretary; Loudoun secretary; Sutherland; Balcarres; Dunmore; Leven; Forfar; Rosebery; Stair; Glasgow; Archibald Campbell; Forbes; Ross.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428-9.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428-9.

Order, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of October Jaj vijc and [five] yeirs

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Order

Recommendation for delyvering the Remission to Greens Crew and Setting them att liberty

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby Recommend to the Earle of Seafeild Lord high Chancellor to delyver the Remission in favours of Captain Greens Crew to the provest of Edinburgh that his Lordship may delyver the Samen to the Crew, And Recommends to the provest of Edinburgh, To Call for the said Crew, and cause them qualifie themselves to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Subscrybeing the Same with the assurance, And upon ther qualifieing themselves as said is Recommends to the Governor of the Castell of Edinburgh, and appoynts the Keepers of the Tollbooth to Sett them at Liberty.

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 1705

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Order

Recommendation for delivering the remission to Green’s crew and setting them at liberty

His grace [John Campbell, duke of Argyll] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby recommend to [James Ogilvie] the earl of Seafield, lord high chancellor, to deliver the remission in favour of Captain [Thomas] Green’s crew to [Sir Patrick Johnston] the provost of Edinburgh, that his lordship may deliver the same to the crew. And recommend to the provost of Edinburgh to call for the said crew, and cause them qualify themselves to her majesty by swearing the oath of allegiance, and subscribing the same with the assurance, and upon their qualifying themselves as said is, recommend to the governor of the castle of Edinburgh, and appoint the keepers of the tolbooth, to set them at liberty.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428.

Procedure, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of October Jaj vijc and [five] yeirs

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Procedure

Commission In favours of Mr Alexander Maitland of Pittreichie To be one of the Clerks of privie Councill

Commission under the great Seall In favours of Mr Alexander Maitland of Pittreichie advocat to be Conjunct Clerk of privie Councell, Being presented by Sir Robert Forbes Clerk the Samen was read, and ordered to be recorded, and therafter delyvered by the said Sir Robert to the Lord high Chancellor, who delyvered the Same to the said Mr Alexander, and who received the Samen upon his knee as use is, and therafter qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Subbeing the Same with the assureance, and the said Lord Chancellor did tender to him the oath de fideli.
Anna dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae, Franciae et Hiberniae Regina, fideique defensor omnibus probis hominibus ad quos praesentes Literae nostrae pervenerint Salutem Quandoquidem nobis Satis2 Constet de fidelita3, peritia et eximiis animi dotibus fidelis et dilecti nostri Magistri Alex[and]ri Maitland de Pittreichie Advocati, quibus ad munus et officium Unius ex duobus Clericis Secreti nostri Concilii in hoc antiquo nostro regno Scotiae obeundum, apprime instructus reddatur, Noveritis igitur nos Nominasse, Constituisse et Ordinasse, Sicuti nos tenore praesentium, Cum avisamento et consensu praedilectorum et fidelissimorum nostrum consanguineorum et Conciliariorum Gulielmi Marchionis de Annandale et Hugonis Comitis de Loudoun Principalium nostrum Status Secretariorum pro dicto Regno, Nominamus, Constituimus et Ordinamus eundem4 Magistrum Alexandrum Maitland, durante nostro beneplacito solum modo, Unum ex duobus Clericis Secreti nostri Concilii in dicto regno vice et Loco Domini Gilberti Elliot, Cum plena eidem potestate, durante Spatio antedicto praedictum munus et officium, Cum custodia Signeti ejusdem exercendi et fruendi , dando , concedendo et disponendo , Sicuti nos per praesentes Damus, concedimus et disponimus praedicto Magistro Alexandro Maitland omnia privilegia, immunitates, Sallaria, emolumenta et proficua ejusdem, tam plene adeoque libere in quovis respectu et conditione, ac quovis alius Clericus Secreti nostri Concilii in dicto Regno iisdem perprius potitus est; In cujus rei Testimonium hisce praesentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi Mandavimus Apud Aulam nostram de Windsor Castle decimo octavo die mensis Junii Anno domini Millesimo Septingensesimo5 quinto, et anno Regni nostri quarto, Per Signaturam manu S . D . N . Reginae Suprascriptam; wrytten to the great Seall and registrat the 3d October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Ron: Campbell deput, Sealled at Edinburgh the 3d day of october 1705. Sic Subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie.

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 1705

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Procedure

Commission in favour of Mr Alexander Maitland of Pitrichie to be one of the clerks of privy councill

Commission under the great seal in favours of Mr Alexander Maitland of Pitrichie, advocate, to be conjunct clerk of privy council, being presented by Sir Robert Forbes, clerk, the same was read, and ordered to be recorded, and thereafter delivered by the said Sir Robert to [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] the lord high chancellor, who delivered the same to the said Mr Alexander, and who received the same upon his knee as use is, and thereafter qualified himself to her majesty by swearing the oath of allegiance, and subscribing the same with the assurance, and the said lord chancellor did tender to him the oath de fideli.
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, and defender of the faith, to all good men to whom our present letters will have come, greetings. Since it is established enough to us about the fidelity, skills and exceptional qualities of character of our faithful and dear Master Alexander Maitland of Pitrichie, advocate, with which he may be rendered entirely trained for performing the duty and office of one of the two clerks of our privy council in this our ancient kingdom of Scotland, know therefore that we have nominated, constituted and ordained, just as by the tenor of the presents, with the advice and consent of our beloved and most faithful kinsmen and councillors William [Johnstone] marquis of Annandale and Hugh [Campbell] earl of Loudoun, our principal secretaries of state for the said kingdom, we nominate, constitute, and ordain the same Master Alexander Maitland, during our pleasure only, one of the two clerks of our privy council in the said kingdom in change and place of Sir Gilbert Elliot, with full power to him, during the aforesaid interval, of exercising and enjoying the foresaid duty and office, with custody of its signet. By giving, granting and assigning, just as we by the presents give, grant and assign to the foresaid Master Alexander Maitland all privileges, immunities, salaries, emoluments, and profits of the same, so fully and so freely in whatever respect and condition as any other clerk of our privy council in the said kingdom gained them previously. In testimony whereof, we have ordered our great seal to be appended to these presents. At our court of Windsor Castle on 18 June 1705, and in the fourth year of our reign. By the sign manual of our supreme lady the queen above written. Written to the great seal and registered 3 October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Ron: Campbell, depute. Sealed at Edinburgh 3 October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428.

2. The word ‘Satis’ scored out here.

3. Sic.

4. The word ‘nostram’ scored out here.

5. Sic.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 428.

Procedure, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Commission In favours of the Earle of Marr to be one of the principall secretaryes of State

Commission under the great seall In favours of John Earle of Marr to be Conjunct Secretary of State for the Kingdome of Scotland being presented by Mr James Erskine Advocat was read and ordered to be recorded, and therafter delyvered by Sir Robert Forbes Clerk, To the Lord high Chancellor, who delyvered the Samen to the said Earle of Marr and who received the Same upon his knee as use is, and therafter qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Subscribing the Samen with the assureance, and the Lord Chancellor did tender to his Lordship the oath de fideli, and his lordship took his place at the board accordingly.
Anna dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina, fideique defensor, Omnibus probis homin[i]bus ad quos praesentes Literae nostrae pervenerint, Salutem, Quandoquidem nos considerantes Munus et officium Unius ex principalibus Status nostri Secretariis pro antiquo nostro Regno Scotiae vacare Per promotionem fidelissimi et dilectissimi nostri Consanguinei et Consiliarii Gulielmi Marchionis de Annandale ad officium Praesedis Secreti nostri Concilii ejusdem Regni, et nihil magis in Ministerii nostri et regnorum nostrorum commodum conducere posse, quam ut probatae integritatis et fidelitatis viri principales Coronae nostrae Ministri Specialem vero Status nostri Secretarii constituantur, quibus Specialem haberi2 poterimus fidem tam quo ad authoritatem nostram quam Subditorum nostrorum commodum ; Nosque etiam abunde Satisfacti de fidelitate, integritate, aliisque perpulchris facultatibus fidelissimi et dilectissimi nostri Consanguinei et Consiliarii Joannis Comitis de Marr, quibus ad munus et officium unius ex Principalibus Status nostri Secretariis pro dicto Regno obeundum usquequaque Sit instructus, 3 Ob praedictas alias magni momenti rationes et considerationes , Noveritis nos Nominasse fecisse, Constituisse et Ordinasse, Sicuti nos tenore Praesentium Nominamus, facimus, Constituimus et Ordinamus eundem Joannem Comitem de Marr Unum ex duobus Status nostri Secretariis nobis pro dicto Regno (durante nostro beneplacito Solummodo, et donect4 praesentes a nobis Scripto revocentur) Coprincipalem et Conjunctim cum fidelissimo et dilectissimo nostro Consanguineo et Conciliario Hugone Comite de Loudoun altero pro dicto regno Status et5 Secretario, Damus pariter et concedimus, Sicuti nos tenore praesentium damus et concedimus durante Spatio antedicto ipsi dicto Joanni Comiti de Marr Locum, Munus et officium Unius ex duobus principalibus Conjunctis Status nostri Secretariis antedictis, Cum Justo et aequali dimidio omnium honorariorum, proficuorum, emolumentorum, casualitatum, libertatuum, dignitatum et immunitatum, quae ad dictum locum, munus et officium perprius pertinebant, seu pertinere poterint; Una cum Annua Pensione Mille Librarum monetae Sterlinensis, Secundum donationem ejusdem per nos ipsi concessam, datam cum praesentibus, Cum plena potestate illi utendi, exercendi et fruendi dicto munere, loco et officio, Et Specialiter Scribendi, Subscribendi et nobis offerendi omnes donationes, Cautiones et Signaturas quascumque Regali nostra manu muniendas, et Interponendi et recipiendi Juste et equale dimidium honorariarum , Praemiorum et casualitatum et6 Spectantium Atque etiam aequalem habendi potestatem et privilegium cum dicto Hugone Comite de Loudoun altero nostro Stato Secretario pro dicto regno, Recipiendi, Interponendi et conservandi omnia Signeta dicti Regni, et applicandi aequale dimidium beneficiorum et emolumentorum inde provenientium in privatos suos usus, et commodum; Ac etiam potestatem, deputatos et Custodes dictorum nostrorum Signetorum constituendi et admittendi, et adsciscendi omnes Clericos, et Signeto nostro Scribas, Cum omnibus Clericis Vicecomitatuum et Clericis ad pacem in dicto Regno; et eo nomine tribuendi ipsis Commissiones, quibus muniti fungi possunt et frui iis muneribus ad vitam, Idque quoties contigerit dicta munia quocunque casu esse vacua, et recipiendi compositionum et commodorum dimidium ex admissione dictorum Clericorum provenientium, ac ea ad privatos accommodandi usus; In cujus rei Testimonium praesentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi Mandavimus, Apud Aulam nostram de Windsor Castle vigesimo nono die mensis Septembris anno domini Millesimo, Septingentesimo quinto, et anno nostri Regni quarto. Per Signaturam manu S . D . N . Reginae Suprascriptam Wrytten to the great Seall and registrat the fourth day of October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Ron: Campbell deput, Sealed at Edinburgh the 4th day of october 1705. Sic Subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie.

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 1705

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Procedure

Commission in favour of the earl of Mar to be one of the principal secretaries of state

Commission under the great seal in favour of John [Erskine] earl of Mar to be conjunct secretary of state for the kingdom of Scotland being presented by Mr James Erskine, advocate, was read and ordered to be recorded, and thereafter delivered by Sir Robert Forbes, clerk, to [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] the lord high chancellor, who delivered the same to the said earl of Mar and who received the same upon his knee as use is, and thereafter qualified himself to her majesty by swearing the oath of allegiance, and subscribing the same with the assurance, and the lord chancellor did tender to his lordship the oath de fideli, and his lordship took his place at the board accordingly.
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland, and defender of the faith, to all good men to whom our present letters will have come, greetings. Since we considering the duty and office of one of our principal secretaries of state for our ancient kingdom of Scotland lies vacant by the promotion of our most loyal and loved kinsman and councillor William [Johnstone] marquis of Annandale to the office of president of our privy council of that kingdom, and that nothing more is able to lead in the profit of our service and of our kingdoms than that men of proved integrity and fidelity should be appointed principal ministers of our crown, especially indeed our secretaries of state, in whom we shall be able to have special trust so much as to our authority as the advantage of our subjects; and we are also abundantly satisfied about the loyalty, integrity and other most beautiful faculties of our most faithful and dearest kinsman and councillor John earl of Mar, with which he may be trained entirely for performing the duty and office of one of the principal secretaries of our state for the said kingdom. On account of the foresaid [and] other reasons and considerations of great importance, know that we have nominated, made, constituted, and ordained, just as by the tenor of the presents, we nominate, make, constitute, and ordain the same John earl of Mar one of our two secretaries of our state for the said kingdom (during our pleasure only, and until the presents may be revoked by us in writing) co-principal and conjunctly with our most loyal and dearest kinsman and councillor Hugh [Campbell earl of Loudoun, the other secretary of state for the said realm. Equally, we give and grant, just as by the tenor of the presents we give and grant, during the aforesaid interval, to the said John earl of Mar himself the position, duty and office of one of the two foresaid principal conjunct secretaries of our state, with just and equal half of all honoraria, profits, emoluments, casualties, liberties, dignities, and immunities, which pertained to the said position, duty and office formerly, or will be able to pertain, along with an annual pension of one thousand pounds of money of sterling, according to the donation of that granted to him by us, given with the presents. With full power to him of using, exercising and enjoying the said duty, position and office, and especially of writing, subscribing and offering to us all donations, cautions and signatures whatsoever to be strengthened by our royal hand, and of inserting and receiving just and equal half of honoraria, rewards, and casualties pertaining to it. And also of having equal power and privilege with the said Hugh earl of Loudoun, the other secretary to our state for the said kingdom, of receiving, inserting, and conserving all signets of the said kingdom, and of applying equal half of benefits and emoluments arising hence in his own private uses and profit. And also the power of appointing and admitting deputies and keepers of our said signets, and of receiving all clerks and scribes to our signet, with all clerks of sheriffdoms and clerks to the peace in the said kingdom. And of bestowing on them commissions with his name, fortified with which they can perform and enjoy these duties for life, and that as often it touches the said duties in any case to be vacant, and of receiving half of the compositions and profits coming forth from the admission of the said clerks, and of accommodating these to private uses. In testimony whereof, we have commanded our great seal to be appended to the presents. At our court of Windsor Castle on 29 September 1705, and in the fourth year of our reign. By the sign manual of our supreme lady the queen above written. Written to the great seal and registered 4 October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Ron: Campbell depute. Sealed at Edinburgh 4 October 1705. Sic Subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 427-8

2. Sic. *Recte* ‘habere’.

3. The word ‘Et’ scored out here.

4. Sic.

5. Sic.

6. Sic. *Recte* ‘eo’.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 427-8

Sederunt, 4 October 1705, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrudehouse the fourth day of October Jaj vijc and fyftein1 yeirs2

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Sederunt

Lord Chancellor; Earl of Marr S:; Earl of Loudoun S:; Earl of Sutherland; Earl of Hadingtoun; Earl of Levine; Earl of Belcarras; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Stair; Earl of Roseberrie; Earl of Glasgow; Lord Archibald Campbell; Lord Forbes; Lord Ross; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Justice Clerk; Mr Fr Montgomrie; Laird of Ormiestoun younger; Lord Provest of Edinburgh

At Holyroodhouse 4 October 17051

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Sederunt

[James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] lord chancellor; [John Erskine] earl of Mar secretary; [Hugh Campbell] earl of Loudoun secretary; [John Gordon] earl of Sutherland; [Thomas Hamilton] earl of Haddington; [David Melville] earl of Leven; Colin Lindsay] earl of Balcarres; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [Charles Murray] earl of Dunmore; [John Dalrymple] earl of Stair; [Archibald Primrose] earl of Rosebery; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow; Lord Archibald Campbell; Lord [William] Forbes; Lord [William] Ross; [Sir Hew Dalrymple] lord president of session; [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] lord register; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; Mr Francis Montgomerie; [John Cockburn] laird of Ormiston younger; [Sir Patrick Johnston] lord provost of Edinburgh

1. Clerical error. This should read ‘fyve’ years.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 426.

3. NRS, PC1/53, 427.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 426.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 427.