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Procedure, 9 February 1702, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Recommendation to the advocat to draw a proclamation against deserters and resetters of them

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Recommend to Sir James Stewart his Majesties advocat to draw a proclamation against deserters and resetters of them; and to have the same in readiness against their nixt meetting.

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of February Jaj viic and two years. Called extraordinar

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Procedure

Recommendation to the advocat to draw a proclamation against deserters and resetters of them

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Recommend to Sir James Stewart his Majesties advocat to draw a proclamation against deserters and resetters of them; and to have the same in readiness against their nixt meetting.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 341.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 341.

Procedure, 9 February 1702, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Additionall Acommittie anent the Mint

The Councill adds to the former Committie anent the Mint the Earle of Crafurd and Laird of Meggins and continues the quorum as formerly

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of February Jaj viic and two years. Called extraordinar

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Procedure

Additionall Acommittie anent the Mint

The Councill adds to the former Committie anent the Mint the Earle of Crafurd and Laird of Meggins and continues the quorum as formerly

1. NRS, PC1/52, 341.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 341.

Order, 9 February 1702, Edinburgh

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Order

Recommendation to Generall Major Ramsay anent the Forces in the termes of his Majesties Letter

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill in obedience to a letter under his Majesties Royall hand direct to them of the date the thrid day of February Current wherin his Majestie finding it necessary to Imploy some of the Troops foott and dragoons, presently within this kingdome in his Service abroad Doe Therfore Recommend to and ordaine Generall Major George Ramsay Commander in Chief of his Majesties forces within this kingdome to give all Necessary orders to the officers of the Regiment of Dragoons under the Command of the Viscount of Teviot That they with the said regiment march into England with all expedition wher as soon as they arryve they are to enter into English pay And that the said Regiment be reduced to Six troops and Fiftie four men in each troop; And that thenecessary orders be given by the said Major Generall for incorporating the two Supernumerary troops to the remaineing Six; and what then wants of the Complement of Fiftie four privat men in each troop; The saids Lords appoints the said Major Generall to cause the Samen be made up by new Levies for which officers are to be2 left behind who are to goe about the same as soon as the Regiment is in England; And it is his majesties pleasure That the officers of the Supernumerarie troops who are to be incorporated into the other Six and who are to be named both Captains and Subalternes by the Viscount of Teviot Doe continue in his Majesties Service and make up their troops with all dilligence to the number Contained in the present Establishment and be a part of the Said regiment; As also the Saids Lords Recommend to and give order to the said Commander in Cheif of his Majesties forces to give the requisit and Necessary orders to the officers of the Regiments of foot Commanded by Collonell Row and Collonell Ferguson Conforme to their Complement upon the present Establishment (Excepting the two Companies in the Highlands which are to continue as formerly) to be in readiness to Imbarque as Soon as the transport Shipps for carieing them into Holland can be gott ready; For which the necessary orders Shall be given And which Regiments are to enter upon English pay from the day of her Imbarquation and Because his Majestie hath thought fitt that the saids two Regiments Should be Augmented to the number of Twentie Companies each regiment and of Sixtie men each Company Therfore the saids Lords appoints the Said Major Generall to take care that the officers be left behind who with these to be named by his majestie for the additionall Companies shall as Soon as the Said Regiments are Imbarqued and not before use all possible dilligence for makeing up the said Complement For which they Shall have all due incouradgment And his Majestie will take care That the officers both of foot and Dragoones for makeing these Levies be furnished from England with the Necessary Levie money.

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of February Jaj viic and two years. Called extraordinar

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Order

Recommendation to Generall Major Ramsay anent the Forces in the termes of his Majesties Letter

The Lords of his Majesties privy Councill in obedience to a letter under his Majesties Royall hand direct to them of the date the thrid day of February Current wherin his Majestie finding it necessary to Imploy some of the Troops foott and dragoons, presently within this kingdome in his Service abroad Doe Therfore Recommend to and ordaine Generall Major George Ramsay Commander in Chief of his Majesties forces within this kingdome to give all Necessary orders to the officers of the Regiment of Dragoons under the Command of the Viscount of Teviot That they with the said regiment march into England with all expedition wher as soon as they arryve they are to enter into English pay And that the said Regiment be reduced to Six troops and Fiftie four men in each troop; And that thenecessary orders be given by the said Major Generall for incorporating the two Supernumerary troops to the remaineing Six; and what then wants of the Complement of Fiftie four privat men in each troop; The saids Lords appoints the said Major Generall to cause the Samen be made up by new Levies for which officers are to be2 left behind who are to goe about the same as soon as the Regiment is in England; And it is his majesties pleasure That the officers of the Supernumerarie troops who are to be incorporated into the other Six and who are to be named both Captains and Subalternes by the Viscount of Teviot Doe continue in his Majesties Service and make up their troops with all dilligence to the number Contained in the present Establishment and be a part of the Said regiment; As also the Saids Lords Recommend to and give order to the said Commander in Cheif of his Majesties forces to give the requisit and Necessary orders to the officers of the Regiments of foot Commanded by Collonell Row and Collonell Ferguson Conforme to their Complement upon the present Establishment (Excepting the two Companies in the Highlands which are to continue as formerly) to be in readiness to Imbarque as Soon as the transport Shipps for carieing them into Holland can be gott ready; For which the necessary orders Shall be given And which Regiments are to enter upon English pay from the day of her Imbarquation and Because his Majestie hath thought fitt that the saids two Regiments Should be Augmented to the number of Twentie Companies each regiment and of Sixtie men each Company Therfore the saids Lords appoints the Said Major Generall to take care that the officers be left behind who with these to be named by his majestie for the additionall Companies shall as Soon as the Said Regiments are Imbarqued and not before use all possible dilligence for makeing up the said Complement For which they Shall have all due incouradgment And his Majestie will take care That the officers both of foot and Dragoones for makeing these Levies be furnished from England with the Necessary Levie money.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 339-41.

2. The phrase ‘to be’ is an insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 339-41.

2. The phrase ‘to be’ is an insertion.

Letter: royal, 9 February 1702, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the King To the Councill anent some of the Troops within the kingdome, Their being Imployed abroad

Letter from the king to the Councill anent Some off the Troops within this kingdome their being Imployed abroad Read and ordered to be recorded wherof the Tennor followes
Sic Supra Scribitur William Rex
Right Trustie and Right weell beloved Cousin and Councillor; Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councillors; Right trustie and right well beloved Cousins and Councillors; Right trustie and right well beloved Cousins and Councillors, Right trustie and well beloved Councillors, And trusty and well beloved Councillors. Wee greet yow weell Wheras in the present Circumstances of affairs Wee find it Necessary to employ in our Service abroad our Regiment of Dragoons Commanded by the Viscount of Teviot; and our Regiements of foot Commanded by Collonell Row; and Collonell Ferguson; Yow are therfore to give orders to the Commander in Cheif of our forces That the Said Regiment of Dragoons doe with all expedition march into England, wher as soon as they arryve; They are to enter into English pay. And wee designeing that their Complement be only six troops and Fiftie four privat men in each troop; yow are Therfore to give orders, For incorporating the two Supernumerary troops to the remaineing six; And what then wants of the above Complement are to be made up by new Levies; For which officers are to be left behind who are to goe about the Same As Soon as the regiment is in England. And it is our pleasure That the officers of the two Supernumerary troops who are to be incorporat into the other Six and who are to be named both Captains and Subalternes by the Viscount of Teviot Do continue in our Service, and make up their troops. with all dilligence to the number contained in the present Establishment And be a part of the said regiment. And yow are also to give orders that the said two Regiments of foot Conforme to their Complement upon the present Establishment (Excepting the two Companies in the Highlands who are to continue as formerly) Be in readiness to Imbarque as soon as the transport ships for carieing of them into Holland can be2 gott ready For which the necessary Orders Shall be given Immediatly. And they are to continue under the pay of that our kingdome Untill the day of their Imbarcation at which time they are to enter into English pay, And Since wee have thought fitt that the Saids two Regiments Should be Augmented to the number of Twelve Companies each regiment and of Sixty men each Company, yow are to take care that be left behind who with those to be named by Us for the additionall Companies Shall as Soon as the Said Regiments are Imbarqued and not before use all possible dilligence for makeing up the said Complement For which yow Shall give them all due encouragment And wee Shall take care that the officers both foot and Dragoons for makeing of those Levies be furnished from this with the necessary Levie money; And it being necessary for the Security of that our kingdome against the attempt of our enemies both at Home and abroad; That Regiments be Levied in place of those to be transported; Wee are firmly resolved as soon as these Regiments are removed to give Commissiones and orders for that effect, And that it may be the More effectually and Speedily done and without any expense to that our kingdome; Wee shall appoint Levie money to be Remitted from hence And expecting your care and dilligence in this Wee bid yow heartily fareweell. Given at our Court at Kensingtoune the thrid day of February 1702 And of our reigne the 13th year. By his Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Seafeild.

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of February Jaj viic and two years. Called extraordinar

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Letter: royal

Letter from the King To the Councill anent some of the Troops within the kingdome, Their being Imployed abroad

Letter from the king to the Councill anent Some off the Troops within this kingdome their being Imployed abroad Read and ordered to be recorded wherof the Tennor followes
Sic Supra Scribitur William Rex
Right Trustie and Right weell beloved Cousin and Councillor; Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councillors; Right trustie and right well beloved Cousins and Councillors; Right trustie and right well beloved Cousins and Councillors, Right trustie and well beloved Councillors, And trusty and well beloved Councillors. Wee greet yow weell Wheras in the present Circumstances of affairs Wee find it Necessary to employ in our Service abroad our Regiment of Dragoons Commanded by the Viscount of Teviot; and our Regiements of foot Commanded by Collonell Row; and Collonell Ferguson; Yow are therfore to give orders to the Commander in Cheif of our forces That the Said Regiment of Dragoons doe with all expedition march into England, wher as soon as they arryve; They are to enter into English pay. And wee designeing that their Complement be only six troops and Fiftie four privat men in each troop; yow are Therfore to give orders, For incorporating the two Supernumerary troops to the remaineing six; And what then wants of the above Complement are to be made up by new Levies; For which officers are to be left behind who are to goe about the Same As Soon as the regiment is in England. And it is our pleasure That the officers of the two Supernumerary troops who are to be incorporat into the other Six and who are to be named both Captains and Subalternes by the Viscount of Teviot Do continue in our Service, and make up their troops. with all dilligence to the number contained in the present Establishment And be a part of the said regiment. And yow are also to give orders that the said two Regiments of foot Conforme to their Complement upon the present Establishment (Excepting the two Companies in the Highlands who are to continue as formerly) Be in readiness to Imbarque as soon as the transport ships for carieing of them into Holland can be2 gott ready For which the necessary Orders Shall be given Immediatly. And they are to continue under the pay of that our kingdome Untill the day of their Imbarcation at which time they are to enter into English pay, And Since wee have thought fitt that the Saids two Regiments Should be Augmented to the number of Twelve Companies each regiment and of Sixty men each Company, yow are to take care that be left behind who with those to be named by Us for the additionall Companies Shall as Soon as the Said Regiments are Imbarqued and not before use all possible dilligence for makeing up the said Complement For which yow Shall give them all due encouragment And wee Shall take care that the officers both foot and Dragoons for makeing of those Levies be furnished from this with the necessary Levie money; And it being necessary for the Security of that our kingdome against the attempt of our enemies both at Home and abroad; That Regiments be Levied in place of those to be transported; Wee are firmly resolved as soon as these Regiments are removed to give Commissiones and orders for that effect, And that it may be the More effectually and Speedily done and without any expense to that our kingdome; Wee shall appoint Levie money to be Remitted from hence And expecting your care and dilligence in this Wee bid yow heartily fareweell. Given at our Court at Kensingtoune the thrid day of February 1702 And of our reigne the 13th year. By his Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Seafeild.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 338-9.

2. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 338-9.

2. Insertion.

Sederunt, 9 February 1702, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Marquis of Annandale; Earl of Crafurd; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Northesk; Viscount Tarbat; Lord Boyle; Lord Advocat; Lord Thesaurer Deput; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Provest of Edinburgh; Laird of Meggins

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of February Jaj viic and two years. Called extraordinar1

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Marquis of Annandale; Earl of Crafurd; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Northesk; Viscount Tarbat; Lord Boyle; Lord Advocat; Lord Thesaurer Deput; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Provest of Edinburgh; Laird of Meggins

1. NRS, PC1/52, 337.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 337.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 337.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 337.