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Procedure, 8 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Representation anent the Rable at Glasgow

The Councill haveing heard a Representation made to them by the Lord Chancelor about a rable at Glasgow and the insolences and abuses done by them their and particularly upon the house of John Bell And haveing heard ane account therof from the Magistrats by a Letter under their hand and a letter from the Lord Kilmair’s Commandant of the forces Lying their Concerning the Same with a former Letter from the provest to the Chancelor anent a rable which hade been their on the 30 Jannuary Last with a Copie of the Lord high Chancelors Letter In answer therunto, And Likewayes Letting the provest know his duty as to any other rables That might happen all read in their presence The saids Lords appointed the Lords Register and Advocat and Justice Clerk to be a Committee for presently prepairing a letter for giveing a full account of this matter to his Grace the Duke of Queensberry Secretary in waiting to be Laid before her Majestie with the Copies of the Letters abovementioned As also to prepair a draught of a letter to be sent by the Lord high Chancelor to the Magistrates of Glasgow anent the forsaid rable and Tumult; And the two Letters being accordingly prepared and brought in were read in presence of the Councill; They approved of the Samen And the Lord high Chancelor haveing Subscrybed that directed to his Grace the Duke of Queensberry By warrand and in presence of the Councill the Samen was appointed to be transmitted by a flying packet this night with Copies of the other Letters and informationes abovementioned to his Grace for that effect And Lykewayes Copies of the Said Letter and other papers to be sent to the Viscount of Tarbat the other Secretary; And Recommends to the Lord Chancelor to signe and send forward in their name and by their warrand the other Letter direct to the Magistrates of Glasgow.

Att Edinburgh The Eight day of March Jaj viic and thrie years, Called Extraordinar

A1703/3/71

Procedure

Representation anent the Rable at Glasgow

The Councill haveing heard a Representation made to them by the Lord Chancelor about a rable at Glasgow and the insolences and abuses done by them their and particularly upon the house of John Bell And haveing heard ane account therof from the Magistrats by a Letter under their hand and a letter from the Lord Kilmair’s Commandant of the forces Lying their Concerning the Same with a former Letter from the provest to the Chancelor anent a rable which hade been their on the 30 Jannuary Last with a Copie of the Lord high Chancelors Letter In answer therunto, And Likewayes Letting the provest know his duty as to any other rables That might happen all read in their presence The saids Lords appointed the Lords Register and Advocat and Justice Clerk to be a Committee for presently prepairing a letter for giveing a full account of this matter to his Grace the Duke of Queensberry Secretary in waiting to be Laid before her Majestie with the Copies of the Letters abovementioned As also to prepair a draught of a letter to be sent by the Lord high Chancelor to the Magistrates of Glasgow anent the forsaid rable and Tumult; And the two Letters being accordingly prepared and brought in were read in presence of the Councill; They approved of the Samen And the Lord high Chancelor haveing Subscrybed that directed to his Grace the Duke of Queensberry By warrand and in presence of the Councill the Samen was appointed to be transmitted by a flying packet this night with Copies of the other Letters and informationes abovementioned to his Grace for that effect And Lykewayes Copies of the Said Letter and other papers to be sent to the Viscount of Tarbat the other Secretary; And Recommends to the Lord Chancelor to signe and send forward in their name and by their warrand the other Letter direct to the Magistrates of Glasgow.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 518-19.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 518-19.

Sederunt, 8 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Earl of Eglingtoune; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoune; Earl of Findlator; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberuchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdo; Lord Tilicultrie; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Collingtoune; Laird of Cornwath; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh The Eight day of 1 March Jaj viic and thrie years, Called Extraordinar2

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Earl of Eglingtoune; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoune; Earl of Findlator; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberuchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdo; Lord Tilicultrie; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Collingtoune; Laird of Cornwath; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

1. The word ‘December’ has been scored out at this point in the MS.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

3. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

1. The word ‘December’ has been scored out at this point in the MS.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

3. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

Warrant, 2 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Warrant for takeing James Dalgleish Oath

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill, Doe hereby Recommend to any one of their Lordships number To Call for James Dalgleish late Servitor to Mr Thomas Pringle late Clerk of privy Councill (one of the present Clerks of privy Councill being present) And take his Oath that he has non of the bonds warrands processes repositiones taken theron or grounds therof King or Queens Letters or any kees belonging to the Councill office or any Consignation money belonging to the said office or dues therof; and that he has not fraudfully abstracted or put away any of the Samen; And whatever of the promises are in his hands That he be ordained to delyver up the same

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Warrant

Warrant for takeing James Dalgleish Oath

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill, Doe hereby Recommend to any one of their Lordships number To Call for James Dalgleish late Servitor to Mr Thomas Pringle late Clerk of privy Councill (one of the present Clerks of privy Councill being present) And take his Oath that he has non of the bonds warrands processes repositiones taken theron or grounds therof King or Queens Letters or any kees belonging to the Councill office or any Consignation money belonging to the said office or dues therof; and that he has not fraudfully abstracted or put away any of the Samen; And whatever of the promises are in his hands That he be ordained to delyver up the same

1. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 518.

Procedure, 2 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Litere domini Caroli Kerr de officio Solus et unici Cancellariae Scotus directoris

Commission under the great Seall of this kingdome In favors of Lord Charles Kerr to be director of her Majesties Chancelary being presented by Sir Gilbert Eliot one of their Clerks the samen was Read and ordered to be Recorded and delyvered to the said Lord Charles being present who received the Samen upon his knee as use is; and therafter did qualifie himself to her Majestie by Swearing the Oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the same with the assurance; and the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the oath de fideli administratione officii; Followes the Commission.
Anna Dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina Fideique defensor Omnibus probis hominibus ad quos presentes Literae Nostrae pervenerint Salutem Quandoquidem nos Considerantes quod illustrissimus Noster frater Gulielmus Rex beatissimae Memoriae per Commissionem suam sub suo Magno Sigillo datam apud Kensingtoune Nono die Mensis Martii anno domino Millesimo sexcentesimo nonogessimo quarto Dominum Carolum Kerr Legittimum filium secundo genitum Roberti March[i]onis de Lothian directorum fore Cancellariae suae durante suo beneplacito solummodo nominaverit et Constituerit Nosque etiam Considerantes per plurima egregia et per pulchra servitia per familiam de Lothian speciatim vero praedictum Marchionem de Lothian Justiciarum Nostrum generalem Nostris Regiis progenitoribus praestita et per acta Atque etiam quod memoratus Dominus Carolus Kerr non non solum summo cum Loco assertione in praecedentibus2 guerris tam domi quam apud Exteros sese gesterit sed etiam predictum officium perspicua fidelitate et vigilantia usque ab ipsius introitu ibidem exercuerit Nosque benigniter statuentes Intesseram nostri regii favoris Memoratum dominum Carolum Ker dicto officio Continuare Noveritis Igitur nos nominasse Constituisse et ordinasse Sicuti nos tenore presentium Nominamus constituimus et ordinamus ante dictum dominum Carolum Kerr solum et unicum Cancellariae Nostrae directorum in dicto antiquo Regno nostro Scotiae durante nostro beneplacito Solummodo Et per presentes damus et concedimus antedicto domino Carolo Ker praedictum munus et officium durante spatio antedicto cum omnibus privilegiis feodis proficuis casualitatibus et emolumentis quibuscunque eo spectantibus queve spectare dignoscuntur Cum plenaria potestate Illi dictum officium exercendi pro spatio antedicto atque deputatos aliosque servos subse pro quibus respondebit Nominandi et Constituendi Ac etiam scribendi Registrandi et extrahendi omnia brevia retornatus Interias Cartas; donationes Diplomita praecepta aliaque scripta cujus cunque Nature ad dictum officium spectantia et Testimonium Magni Sigilli custodiendi Idemque omnibus praeceptis Commissionibus Tutoriis aliisque scriptis dicto sigillo Muniri Consuetis appendendi secundum consuetudinem et privilegium dicti officii Atque etiam Levandi Intromittendi et recipiendi omnia feoda sallaria Casualitates proficua et emolumenta quaecunque eo spectantia queve eo spectare dignoscentur Atque possidendi et gaudendi omnibus dignitatibus Libertatibus privilegiis et proficuis ejusdem tam plene adeaque3 Libere In quovis respectu [et] conditione quam demortuus Dominis4 Gulielmus Kerr vel quondam dominus Joannes Scott seu quivis alius dicti officii Cancellariae director eadem possidebant seu quovis tempore Retroacto possidere poterantur Et declaramus generalitem presentium adeo validam et efficiacem fore quod omnes Intentus et proposita Ac si unum quod que particulare dicto officio Relativum in presentibus expresse inserertur Et denique in verbo principis promittimus hanc mandatam Commissionem in proxima sessione hujus vel Consequentis parliamenti dicti antiqui Regni Nostri Ratificare In Cujus Rei Testimonium presentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi praecipimus apud aulam nostram de St James’s Trigesimo5 Nono die Mensis Januarii Anno domini Millesimo septingentesimo tertio Anno regni nostri primo Per signaturam Manu S: D N Reginae supra scriptam

Att Edinburgh the Second day of March Jaj viic and thrie years

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Procedure

Litere domini Caroli Kerr de officio Solus et unici Cancellariae Scotus directoris

Commission under the great Seall of this kingdome In favors of Lord Charles Kerr to be director of her Majesties Chancelary being presented by Sir Gilbert Eliot one of their Clerks the samen was Read and ordered to be Recorded and delyvered to the said Lord Charles being present who received the Samen upon his knee as use is; and therafter did qualifie himself to her Majestie by Swearing the Oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the same with the assurance; and the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the oath de fideli administratione officii; Followes the Commission.
Anna Dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina Fideique defensor Omnibus probis hominibus ad quos presentes Literae Nostrae pervenerint Salutem Quandoquidem nos Considerantes quod illustrissimus Noster frater Gulielmus Rex beatissimae Memoriae per Commissionem suam sub suo Magno Sigillo datam apud Kensingtoune Nono die Mensis Martii anno domino Millesimo sexcentesimo nonogessimo quarto Dominum Carolum Kerr Legittimum filium secundo genitum Roberti March[i]onis de Lothian directorum fore Cancellariae suae durante suo beneplacito solummodo nominaverit et Constituerit Nosque etiam Considerantes per plurima egregia et per pulchra servitia per familiam de Lothian speciatim vero praedictum Marchionem de Lothian Justiciarum Nostrum generalem Nostris Regiis progenitoribus praestita et per acta Atque etiam quod memoratus Dominus Carolus Kerr non non solum summo cum Loco assertione in praecedentibus2 guerris tam domi quam apud Exteros sese gesterit sed etiam predictum officium perspicua fidelitate et vigilantia usque ab ipsius introitu ibidem exercuerit Nosque benigniter statuentes Intesseram nostri regii favoris Memoratum dominum Carolum Ker dicto officio Continuare Noveritis Igitur nos nominasse Constituisse et ordinasse Sicuti nos tenore presentium Nominamus constituimus et ordinamus ante dictum dominum Carolum Kerr solum et unicum Cancellariae Nostrae directorum in dicto antiquo Regno nostro Scotiae durante nostro beneplacito Solummodo Et per presentes damus et concedimus antedicto domino Carolo Ker praedictum munus et officium durante spatio antedicto cum omnibus privilegiis feodis proficuis casualitatibus et emolumentis quibuscunque eo spectantibus queve spectare dignoscuntur Cum plenaria potestate Illi dictum officium exercendi pro spatio antedicto atque deputatos aliosque servos subse pro quibus respondebit Nominandi et Constituendi Ac etiam scribendi Registrandi et extrahendi omnia brevia retornatus Interias Cartas; donationes Diplomita praecepta aliaque scripta cujus cunque Nature ad dictum officium spectantia et Testimonium Magni Sigilli custodiendi Idemque omnibus praeceptis Commissionibus Tutoriis aliisque scriptis dicto sigillo Muniri Consuetis appendendi secundum consuetudinem et privilegium dicti officii Atque etiam Levandi Intromittendi et recipiendi omnia feoda sallaria Casualitates proficua et emolumenta quaecunque eo spectantia queve eo spectare dignoscentur Atque possidendi et gaudendi omnibus dignitatibus Libertatibus privilegiis et proficuis ejusdem tam plene adeaque3 Libere In quovis respectu [et] conditione quam demortuus Dominis4 Gulielmus Kerr vel quondam dominus Joannes Scott seu quivis alius dicti officii Cancellariae director eadem possidebant seu quovis tempore Retroacto possidere poterantur Et declaramus generalitem presentium adeo validam et efficiacem fore quod omnes Intentus et proposita Ac si unum quod que particulare dicto officio Relativum in presentibus expresse inserertur Et denique in verbo principis promittimus hanc mandatam Commissionem in proxima sessione hujus vel Consequentis parliamenti dicti antiqui Regni Nostri Ratificare In Cujus Rei Testimonium presentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi praecipimus apud aulam nostram de St James’s Trigesimo5 Nono die Mensis Januarii Anno domini Millesimo septingentesimo tertio Anno regni nostri primo Per signaturam Manu S: D N Reginae supra scriptam

1. NRS, PC1/52, 516-18.

2. The figures ‘gue’ have been scored out at this point in the MS.

3. Sic.

4. Sic.

5. Sic.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 516-18.

2. The figures ‘gue’ have been scored out at this point in the MS.

3. Sic.

4. Sic.

5. Sic.

Procedure, 2 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Commission In Favors of Sir Gilbert Eliot to be one of the Clerks of privy Councill

Commission under the great seall of this kingdome In favors of Sir Gilbert Eliot Advocat to be one of the two Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill being presented by Mr Robert Forbes one of ther Clerks, The samen was Read and ordered to be Recorded; And therafter delyvered by the Lord Chancelor to the said Sir Gilbert who received the Samen upon his knee as use is; and did qualifie himself to her Majestie by swearing the oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the same with the assurance; And the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the Oath de fideli administratione officii.
Off the Which Commission the tenor followes.
Anna Dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina fideique defensor . Omnibus probis hominibus totius terrae suis Clericis et Laicis Salutem Quandoquae nobis statis2 Constet de fidelitate peritia et eximis animi dotibus fidelis adlecti3 nostri Domini Gilberti Eliot advocati quibus ad munus et officium unius et4 duobus Clericis Secreti Nostri Consilii in hoc antiquo Nostro Scotis5 Regno Obeundem apprime Instructus Reddatur Noveritis Igitur Nos Nominasse Constituisse et Ordinasse sicutae6 nos tenore presentium (Cum avisamento et Consensu predilectorum et fidelissimorum nostrorum Consanguineorum et Concil[i]ariorum Jacobus Ducae de Queensberry et Georgii vicecomitis de Tarbat principalium nostrorum Status Secretariorum pro dicto Regno) Nominamus Constituimus et ordinamus eundem Dominum Gilbertum Eliot darante7 Nostro beneplacito sulummodo8 unum ex duobus Clericis secreti nostri Consilii in predicto regno cum plena eidem potestate durante spatio antedicto predictum Munus et officium cum Custodia segneti ejusdem exercendi et fuiendi9 Dando Concedendo et disponendo sicuti Nos per presentes damus concedimus et disponimus praedicto domino Gilberto Eliot omnia privilegia Immunitates salaria proficua Emolumenta et Casualitates ejusdem tam plene adeoque Libere in quovis respectu in10 conditione ac quivis alius Clericus Clericus Secreti nostri Consilii in dicto Regno nostro Scotiae iisdem per prius potitus est In Cujus Rei Testimonium presentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi Mandavimus Apud aulam nostram de St James’s vigesimo nono die Mensis Januarii anno domini Millesimo septingentesimo tertio et Anno Regni nostri primo. Per Signaturam S: D: N: Reginae supra scriptam; Wryten to the great seall and Registrat the Twentie seventh day of February 1703. Sic Subscribitur Charles Kerr Sealled at Edinburgh the first day of March 1703 years By speciall order till the seall be renewed. Sic subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie

Att Edinburgh the Second day of March Jaj viic and thrie years

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Procedure

Commission In Favors of Sir Gilbert Eliot to be one of the Clerks of privy Councill

Commission under the great seall of this kingdome In favors of Sir Gilbert Eliot Advocat to be one of the two Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill being presented by Mr Robert Forbes one of ther Clerks, The samen was Read and ordered to be Recorded; And therafter delyvered by the Lord Chancelor to the said Sir Gilbert who received the Samen upon his knee as use is; and did qualifie himself to her Majestie by swearing the oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the same with the assurance; And the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the Oath de fideli administratione officii.
Off the Which Commission the tenor followes.
Anna Dei Gratia Magnae Brittaniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina fideique defensor . Omnibus probis hominibus totius terrae suis Clericis et Laicis Salutem Quandoquae nobis statis2 Constet de fidelitate peritia et eximis animi dotibus fidelis adlecti3 nostri Domini Gilberti Eliot advocati quibus ad munus et officium unius et4 duobus Clericis Secreti Nostri Consilii in hoc antiquo Nostro Scotis5 Regno Obeundem apprime Instructus Reddatur Noveritis Igitur Nos Nominasse Constituisse et Ordinasse sicutae6 nos tenore presentium (Cum avisamento et Consensu predilectorum et fidelissimorum nostrorum Consanguineorum et Concil[i]ariorum Jacobus Ducae de Queensberry et Georgii vicecomitis de Tarbat principalium nostrorum Status Secretariorum pro dicto Regno) Nominamus Constituimus et ordinamus eundem Dominum Gilbertum Eliot darante7 Nostro beneplacito sulummodo8 unum ex duobus Clericis secreti nostri Consilii in predicto regno cum plena eidem potestate durante spatio antedicto predictum Munus et officium cum Custodia segneti ejusdem exercendi et fuiendi9 Dando Concedendo et disponendo sicuti Nos per presentes damus concedimus et disponimus praedicto domino Gilberto Eliot omnia privilegia Immunitates salaria proficua Emolumenta et Casualitates ejusdem tam plene adeoque Libere in quovis respectu in10 conditione ac quivis alius Clericus Clericus Secreti nostri Consilii in dicto Regno nostro Scotiae iisdem per prius potitus est In Cujus Rei Testimonium presentibus Magnum Sigillum nostrum appendi Mandavimus Apud aulam nostram de St James’s vigesimo nono die Mensis Januarii anno domini Millesimo septingentesimo tertio et Anno Regni nostri primo. Per Signaturam S: D: N: Reginae supra scriptam; Wryten to the great seall and Registrat the Twentie seventh day of February 1703. Sic Subscribitur Charles Kerr Sealled at Edinburgh the first day of March 1703 years By speciall order till the seall be renewed. Sic subscribitur Alexander Ogilvie

1. NRS, PC1/52, 515-16.

2. Sic. Recte ‘satis’.

3. Sic. Recte ‘et dilecti’.

4. Sic. Recte ‘ex’.

5. Sic. Recte ‘Scotiae’.

6. Sic. Recte ‘sicuti’.

7. Sic. Recte ‘durante’.

8. Sic.

9. Sic. Recte ‘fruendi’.

10. Sic. Recte ‘et’.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 515-16.

2. Sic. Recte ‘satis’.

3. Sic. Recte ‘et dilecti’.

4. Sic. Recte ‘ex’.

5. Sic. Recte ‘Scotiae’.

6. Sic. Recte ‘sicuti’.

7. Sic. Recte ‘durante’.

8. Sic.

9. Sic. Recte ‘fruendi’.

10. Sic. Recte ‘et’.

Procedure, 2 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Cavers qualified as a privy Councillor

Archibald Douglas of Cavers one privy Councillor being present in Councill did qualifie himself to her Majestie as a privy Councillor by Swearing the oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the Samen with the assurance; And the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the oath de fideli and therafter he did take his place at the board accordingly.

Att Edinburgh the Second day of March Jaj viic and thrie years

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Procedure

Cavers qualified as a privy Councillor

Archibald Douglas of Cavers one privy Councillor being present in Councill did qualifie himself to her Majestie as a privy Councillor by Swearing the oath of alledgance and Subscrybeing the Samen with the assurance; And the Lord Chancelor did tender to him the oath de fideli and therafter he did take his place at the board accordingly.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 515.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 515.

Sederunt, 2 March 1703, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Earl of Eglingtoune; Earl of Lowdon; Earl of Finlator; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdoe; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Collingtoune; Laird of Cavers; Laird of Carnwath; Provest of Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Lord Chancelor; Earl of Eglingtoune; Earl of Lowdon; Earl of Finlator; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Aberurchill; Lord Halcraig; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Phesdoe; Mr Fra: Montgomry; Laird of Collingtoune; Laird of Cavers; Laird of Carnwath; Provest of Edinburgh

1. NRS, PC1/52, 514.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 514.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 514.

2. NRS, PC1/52, 514.

Act, 24 February 1703, Edinburgh

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Act

Act for passing Sir Gilbert Eliots Commission to be one of the Clerks of privy Councill per Saltum

Anent the petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill be Sir Gilbert Elliot of Headshaw Advocat and one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill Shewing That wher her Majestie had been graciously pleased by ane Gift of the date the […] day of […] To nominat the petitioner one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill dureing her Majesties pleasure; which gift wants ane warrant for passing the great seall per saltum which the saids Lords are in use to Supply when wanting And Therfore humbly Supplicating the saids Lords to the efect aftermentioned The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing Considered this petition given in to them by Sir Gilbert Eliot of Headshaw Advocat and one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill; And the Samen being Read in their presence; The saids Lords Doe hereby order the said gift to pass the great Seall per Saltum; And Grants warrand to the director of her Majesties Chancelory and his deputs for wryting therof; And to the keepers of the great seall and his deputes for appending the Samen therto without passing any other register or seall

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February One thousand Seven hundred and thrie

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Act

Act for passing Sir Gilbert Eliots Commission to be one of the Clerks of privy Councill per Saltum

Anent the petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill be Sir Gilbert Elliot of Headshaw Advocat and one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill Shewing That wher her Majestie had been graciously pleased by ane Gift of the date the […] day of […] To nominat the petitioner one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill dureing her Majesties pleasure; which gift wants ane warrant for passing the great seall per saltum which the saids Lords are in use to Supply when wanting And Therfore humbly Supplicating the saids Lords to the efect aftermentioned The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing Considered this petition given in to them by Sir Gilbert Eliot of Headshaw Advocat and one of the Clerks of her Majesties privy Councill; And the Samen being Read in their presence; The saids Lords Doe hereby order the said gift to pass the great Seall per Saltum; And Grants warrand to the director of her Majesties Chancelory and his deputs for wryting therof; And to the keepers of the great seall and his deputes for appending the Samen therto without passing any other register or seall

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513-14.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513-14.

Act, 24 February 1703, Edinburgh

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Act

Act for passing Lord Charles Kerrs Commission to be director of the Chancelary Per Saltum

Anent the petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill be Lord Charles Kerr Shewing That wher her Majestie haveing been pleased to grant ane new Commission to the petitioner to be director of her Majesties Chancery of the date the Twenty nynth day of January last In which the Ordinary warrand for passing the Same per Saltum is ommited And Seing the saids Lords were in use to interpose their authority in the Like caice And Therfore Humbly Supplicating the Saids Lords to the effect aftermentioned The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill haveing Considered the above petition given in to them by Lord Charles Kerr; And the Samen being read in their presence The saids Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Order the Commission In favors of the petitioner to be direction of her Majesties Chancelory of the date the Twenty Nynth of January Last to pass the great Seall per Saltum, And Grants warrant to the director of her Majesties Chancelary and his deput for wryting therof; And to the keeper of the great Seall and his deputes for appending of the Samen therto without passing any other register or seall.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February One thousand Seven hundred and thrie

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Act

Act for passing Lord Charles Kerrs Commission to be director of the Chancelary Per Saltum

Anent the petition given in to the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill be Lord Charles Kerr Shewing That wher her Majestie haveing been pleased to grant ane new Commission to the petitioner to be director of her Majesties Chancery of the date the Twenty nynth day of January last In which the Ordinary warrand for passing the Same per Saltum is ommited And Seing the saids Lords were in use to interpose their authority in the Like caice And Therfore Humbly Supplicating the Saids Lords to the effect aftermentioned The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill haveing Considered the above petition given in to them by Lord Charles Kerr; And the Samen being read in their presence The saids Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Order the Commission In favors of the petitioner to be direction of her Majesties Chancelory of the date the Twenty Nynth of January Last to pass the great Seall per Saltum, And Grants warrant to the director of her Majesties Chancelary and his deput for wryting therof; And to the keeper of the great Seall and his deputes for appending of the Samen therto without passing any other register or seall.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513-14.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513-14.

Warrant, 24 February 1703, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February One thousand Seven hundred and thrie

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Warrant

Warrant to the officers of 6 Regiments in Holland for beatting Drums and Levieing men for recruiting the saids Regiments

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Grant Licence and warrand to the officers of the respective Battallions aftermentioned To beatt drums for Levieing of men and takeing on of volunteers in the severall burghs of this kingdome wher they shall happen to resort for recruiting the Six Regiments of Foott Commanded by David Lord Portmore; Brigadeer George Lauder, Brigadeer Robert Murray, Brigadeer Walter Collier, John Marques of Lorne and Collonell George Hamilton now in the Service of her Majesties Allies the States Generall; And Allowes the Saids officers of the respective Battallions forsaid to have the use of the prisoners in any burgh within this kingdome For detaineing and keeping the persone so takeing on untill they shall be transported for Holland; And Grants warrand to the officers of the respective Battalions forsaid to Seize upon take and apprehend all deserters from the saids Battalions And Ordaines all Magistrates and others to give their Concurrance to the saids officers for Secureing the deserters from the saids Battallions and others who shall willingly engage with them upon their oun proper charges and expences; And prohibits and discharges any disorders or abuses to be Committed by the saids officers in Levieing and Secureing as above, but allwayes to keep themselves within the bounds the Law prescribes.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February One thousand Seven hundred and thrie

A1703/2/241

Warrant

Warrant to the officers of 6 Regiments in Holland for beatting Drums and Levieing men for recruiting the saids Regiments

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Grant Licence and warrand to the officers of the respective Battallions aftermentioned To beatt drums for Levieing of men and takeing on of volunteers in the severall burghs of this kingdome wher they shall happen to resort for recruiting the Six Regiments of Foott Commanded by David Lord Portmore; Brigadeer George Lauder, Brigadeer Robert Murray, Brigadeer Walter Collier, John Marques of Lorne and Collonell George Hamilton now in the Service of her Majesties Allies the States Generall; And Allowes the Saids officers of the respective Battallions forsaid to have the use of the prisoners in any burgh within this kingdome For detaineing and keeping the persone so takeing on untill they shall be transported for Holland; And Grants warrand to the officers of the respective Battalions forsaid to Seize upon take and apprehend all deserters from the saids Battalions And Ordaines all Magistrates and others to give their Concurrance to the saids officers for Secureing the deserters from the saids Battallions and others who shall willingly engage with them upon their oun proper charges and expences; And prohibits and discharges any disorders or abuses to be Committed by the saids officers in Levieing and Secureing as above, but allwayes to keep themselves within the bounds the Law prescribes.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 513.