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Warrant, 30 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Warrand to the Commander in Chieff of the forces for reduceing the Same for the Garison of Blackness

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell In prosecution of and in obedience to her Majesties Royall Letter of the date the Threttie one of May last, wherby for makeing provision for the2 Company of foot, which her Majestie orders to be placed as a Garison in the Castell of Blackness Her Majestie hath thought fitt to make the reducements following in maner mentioned in the said Letter and heir Subjoyned, Doe by these presents Give order to the Commander in Cheiff of her Majesties forces in this Kingdome to reduce one man out of each Company of the Three Redgments of foot Commanded by Major Generall Maitland, The Laird of Grant younger, And the Lord Strathnaver, And one man out of each Troup of the two Redgment of Dragoons Comanded by the Marques of Lothian, and the Lord Carmichell, as also to reduce the present Garison of the said Castell of Blackness Setled by the last establishment; And farder in respect her Majestie hath by her Commission under her Royall hand, Given the Command of the said Company to be placed as a Garison in the said Castell as said is, To the Earle of Buchan, As her Majesties said Commission, with her Majesties Letter to the Lords of Theasaury bears; Therfore the Saids Lords of Councell Doe heirby Order the said Comander in Chieff to cause delyver to the said Earle of Buchan the persons of Twentie four Sufficient men of the said reducements att such place and tyme as shall be aggreed betwixt the said Earle and Commander in Chieff, with all convenient dispatch, For doeing wherof this shall be to the said Commander in Chieff a Sufficient warrant.

At Edinburgh 30 July 1706

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Warrant

Warrant to the commander in chief of the forces for reducing the same for the garrison of Blackness

The lords of her majesty’s privy council in prosecution of and in obedience to her majesty’s royal letter of the date 30 May last, whereby for making provision for the company of foot which her majesty orders to be placed as a garrison in the castle of Blackness, her majesty has thought fit to make the reductions following in manner mentioned in the said letter and heir subjoined, do by these present give order to [David Melville, earl of Leven] the commander in chief of her majesty’s forces in this kingdom to reduce one man out of each company of the three regiments of foot commanded by Major General [James] Maitland, [Alexander] the laird of Grant younger, and [William Gordon] the Lord Strathnaver, and one man out of each troop of the two regiments of dragoons commanded by [William Kerr] the marquis of Lothian and [James] the Lord Carmichael, as also to reduce the present garrison of the said castle of Blackness settled by the last establishment. And further, in respect her majesty has by her commission under her royal hand given the command of the said company to be placed as a garrison in the said castle as said is to [David Erskine] the earl of Buchan, as her majesty’s said commission, with her majesty’s letter to the lords of treasury bears, therefore the said lords of council do hereby order the said commander in chief to cause deliver to the said earl of Buchan the persons of twenty-four sufficient men of the said reduction at such place and time as shall be agreed between the said earl and commander in chief, with all convenient dispatch, for doing whereof this shall be to the said commander in chief a sufficient warrant.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 482.

2. The word ‘foot’ scored out here.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 482.

2. The word ‘foot’ scored out here.

Letter: royal, 30 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen to the Councell for Reduceing the forces

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell for makeing some reducements in the forces in order for the provision of a Companie of foot ordered to be raised and placed as a Garison in the Castell of Blackness, Read and ordered to be recorded. wherof the tenor follows.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors, Wee Greet yow well, Wheras for makeing provision for the Companie of foot, which wee have now ordered to be raised and placed as a Garison in our Castell of Blackness, Wee have thought fitt to make the following reducements in our forces in that our Kingdome, It is therfor our will and pleasure, And wee heirby authorize and requyre yow that yow give the necessary orders to the Commander in Chiefe of our forces ther, for reduceing one man out of each Company of our Three Redgments of foot Commanded by Major Generall Maitland, The Laird of Grant younger, and the Lord Strathnaver, And one man out of each troup of our two Regments of Dragouns Commanded by the Marques of Lothian, and the Lord Carmichaell; And lyke wayes that yow reduce the present Garison of the said Castle Settled by the Last establishment, For doeing wherof this Shall be your warrand; So wee bidd yow heartily farwell, Given att our Court at Windsor Castle the Threttie one day of May Jaj vijc and Six, And of our reigne the Fyfth year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

At Edinburgh 30 July 1706

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Letter: royal

Letter from the queen to the council for reducing the forces

Letter from the queen’s majesty to the council for making some reductions in the forces in order for the provision of a company of foot ordered to be raised and placed as a garrison in the castle of Blackness read and ordered to be recorded. Whereof the tenor follows.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina
Right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved councillors, and trusty and well beloved councillors, we greet you well. Whereas for making provision for the company of foot, which we have now ordered to be raised and placed as a garrison in our castle of Blackness, we have thought fit to make the following reductions in our forces in that our kingdom. It is therefore our will and pleasure, and we hereby authorise and require you, that you give the necessary orders to [David Melville, earl of Leven] the commander in chief of our forces there, for reducing one man out of each company of our three regiments of foot commanded by Major General [James] Maitland, [Alexander] the laird of Grant younger, and [William Gordon] the Lord Strathnaver, and one man out of each troop of our two regiments of dragoons commanded by [William Kerr] the marquis of Lothian and [James] the Lord Carmichael. And likewise that you reduce the present garrison of the said castle settled by the last establishment. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. So we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our court at Windsor Castle 30 May 1706, and of our reign the fifth year. By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 482.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 482.

Sederunt, 30 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose P.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Cromartie; Lord Haddo; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Pollock; Lord Cessnock; Lord Minto; Laird of Cavers Douglas; Livt Collonell Erskine

At Edinburgh 30 July 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose president; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [Alexander Montgomerie] earl of Eglinton; [John Maitland] earl of Lauderdale; [James Ogilvie] earl of Findlater; [David Carnegie] earl of Northesk; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [William Gordon] Lord Haddo; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; [Robert Dundas] Lord Arniston; [William] Lord Anstruther; [Sir Archibald Hope] Lord Rankeillor; [Sir John Maxwell] Lord Pollok; [Sir Alexander Campbell] Lord Cessnock; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto; [Archibald Douglas] laird of Cavers; Lieutenant Colonel [John] Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

Act, 23 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Act

Commutement of Bessie Muckiesons Sentence of Death to banishment

Anent the Supplication given in and presented to the Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell By Bessie Muckiesone prisoner in the Tollbooth of Edinburgh, Humbly Shewing That She being Incarcerat these two years bygone wpon account of bearing a Child gotten by Robert Boggie of Kenniestoun in Fyfe, She had to Gods glory, and peace of her own Conscience, As the Lords of Justiciary will declaire, Ingenuously confest the way and maner of her guilt, And the treacherous dealing, and abominable Councill given to her a poor ignorant woman by the said Robert Boggie the father for concealling the said Child, (For which She humbly conceaved he ought to be confronted and censured) But by divyne providence the child tho2 borne dead, was never wronged in its birth, and it was knowen She was with Child but concealled the bearing to her great and wnspeakable Lamentation, For which She Justly deserved to Sufferr; And Seeing She was a poor miserable object, and ane ignorant wretch destitut of freinds, throwing herselfe att ther lordships foot stooll for pity and accustomed clemency That the Just Sentence of her deserved death might be mitigat and changed into banishment, That She might be a living monument of a true penitent for her abominable guilt, And therfor Craveing to the effect wnderwrittin, As the said petition bears, The Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell haveing considered the petition given in to them By Bessie Muckiesone prisoner in the Tollbooth of Edinburgh, And the Samen being read in ther presence, The Saids Lords have Commuted and Changed, and heirby Commutes and Changes the Sentance of death pronounced against the Petitioner by the Commissioners of Justiciary for the cryme of concealling the birth of her own Child, from death to banishment furth of this kingdome, And have discharged and heirby discharges the said sentence of death to putt to any farder execution against the petitioner in tyme comeing, And in place therof have Decerned and Ordained, And heirby decerns and ordains the petitioner to inact herselfe in the books of privie Councell that She Shall depairt furth of this kingdome betwixt and the fyfteinth day of August nixt to come, And Shall never returne therto, without her Majestie or the Privie Councells leave wnder the paine of death; And ordains the magistrats of Edinburgh, and keepers of ther Tollbooth to Sett the petitioner att liberty wpon her inacting herselfe in maner forsaid Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Findlater. Northesk. Forfar. Dunmore. James Steuart. William Anstruther. John Maxwell. Alexander Campbell.

At Edinburgh 23 July 1706

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Act

Commutation of Bessie Muckieson’s sentence of death to banishment

Concerning the supplication given in and presented to the lords of her majesty’s privy council by Bessie Muckieson, prisoner in the tolbooth of Edinburgh, humbly showing that she being incarcerate these two years bygone upon account of bearing a child gotten by Robert Boggie of Kennieston in Fife, she had to God’s glory, and peace of her own conscience, as the lords of justiciary will declare, ingenuously confessed the way and manner of her guilt, and the treacherous dealing and abominable counsel given to her, a poor ignorant woman, by the said Robert Boggie, the father, for concealing the said child (for which she humbly conceived he ought to be confronted and censured), but by divine providence the child though born dead was never wronged in its birth, and it was known she was with child, but concealed the bearing to her great and unspeakable lamentation, for which she justly deserved to suffer. And seeing she was a poor miserable object, and an ignorant wretch destitute of friends, throwing herself at their lordships’ foot-stool for pity and accustomed clemency that the just sentence of her deserved death might be mitigated and changed into banishment, that she might be a living monument of a true penitent for her abominable guilt, and therefor craving to the effect underwritten, as the said petition bears. The lords of her majesty’s privy council having considered the petition given in to them by Bessie Muckieson, prisoner in the tolbooth of Edinburgh, and the same being read in their presence, the said lords have commuted and changed, and hereby commute and change, the sentence of death pronounced against the petitioner by the commissioners of justiciary for the crime of concealing the birth of her own child from death to banishment forth of this kingdom. And have discharged and hereby discharge the said sentence of death to put to any further execution against the petitioner in time coming. And in place thereof have discerned and ordained, and hereby discern and ordain the petitioner to enact herself in the books of privy council that she shall depart forth of this kingdom between [now] and 15 August next to come, and shall never return thereto, without her majesty’s or the privy council’s leave, under the pain of death. And ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh, and keepers of their tolbooth, to set the petitioner at liberty upon her enacting herself in manner foresaid Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Findlater; Northesk; Forfar; Dunmore; James Stewart; William Anstruther; John Maxwell; Alexander Campbell.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

2. Insertion. This appears above the word ‘was’, which has been scored out.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 481.

2. Insertion. This appears above the word ‘was’, which has been scored out.

Letter: royal, 23 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen to the Counsell adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock to the Councell

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the Senators of the Colledge of Justice, To the Privie Councell, Read and ordered to be recorded, and the said Lord Cessnock being Called in qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, And Subscrybeing the Same with the assureance, And therafter the Marques of Montrose Lord President of Privie Councell did tender to his lordship the oath de fidely, and then his lordship took his place att the Board accordingly.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors Wee Greet yow well, wheras in consideration of the Lyaltie and abilities of Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the Senators of our Colledge of Justice, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of that our kingdome, It is therfor our will and pleasure, And wee doe heirby authorise and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Counsell In the ordinary forme and methode in the lyke cases accustomed For doeing wherof this Shall be your warrant; So wee bidd yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court att Windsor Castell the twenty nynth day of June Jaj vijc and Six and of our reigne the fyfth year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

At Edinburgh 23 July 1706

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Letter: royal

Letter from the queen to the council adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock to the council

Letter from the queen’s majesty to the council adding Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the senators of the college of justice, to the privy council, read and ordered to be recorded, and the said Lord Cessnock being called in qualified himself to her majesty by swearing the oath of allegiance and subscribing the same with the assurance, and thereafter [James Graham] the marquis of Montrose, lord president of privy council did tender to his lordship the oath de fideli, and then his lordship took his place at the board accordingly.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina
Right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved councillors, and trusty and well beloved councillors, we greet you well. Whereas in consideration of the loyalty and abilities of Sir Alexander Campbell of Cessnock, one of the senators of our college of justice, we have thought fit to add him to the privy council of that our kingdom, it is therefor our will and pleasure, and we doe hereby authorise and require you to admit and receive him into that our privy council in the ordinary form and method in the like cases accustomed. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. So we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our court at Windsor Castle 29 June 1706, and of our reign the fifth year. By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480-1.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480-1.

Sederunt, 23 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose P.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Dunmore; Lord Haddo; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Pollock; Lord Cessnock; Lord Minto

At Edinburgh 23 July 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose president; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [James Ogilvie] earl of Findlater; [David Carnegie] earl of Northesk; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [Charles Murray] earl of Dunmore; [William Gordon] Lord Haddo; [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] lord register; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [Robert Dundas] Lord Arniston; [William] Lord Anstruther; [Sir Archibald Hope] Lord Rankeillor; [Sir John Maxwell] Lord Pollok; [Sir Alexander Campbell] Lord Cessnock; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

Judicial Proceeding, 16 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Judicial Proceeding

Approbation of the Sentence of death pronounced by the Comissioners appoynted for trying George and Lauchlane Rattrayes for the crymes of witchcraft Sorcery and Charmeing

Sir James Steuart her Majesties Advocat haveing represented to the Board that the Commissioners appoynted for trying of George and Lauchlane Rattrayes for the Crymes of witchcraft, sorcery and charmeing, had made report of the said tryall, The Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell Recommended to the said Sir James Steuart, and Lord Justice Clerk To peruse and consider the said2 proces and tryall Against the Saids George and Lauchlane Rattrayes and to report, And the Said Committie not haveing mett, and the affair Lying over till the twentie fyfth day of June last, att which tyme the Same being again moved, The Saids Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell did therby Recomend to the former Committie appoynted to Consider the said proces and Sentence pronounced against the said George and Lauchlane Rattrayes to meet the nixt day therafter att three acloak in the afternoon, And added the Lords Ensteruther, Rankeillor and Minto to the Said Committie, and declaired any two a Quorum, And to report, Therafter wpon the Ellevinth day of July instant the said Committie haveing mett, and perused and considered the report of the said proces, as also the Commission of the Lords of Councell, with the Indytement wherupon the said tryall proceeded, They Fand the tryall was att the instance of the procurator Fiscall named in the Commission of Councell for her Majesties Interest, And that the Commissioners have3 therin proceeded orderly by giveing ther Interloquitor, Setting ane Assyse, and takeing the probation in Due manner, And that the verdict is distinct and aggreeable to the probation, And therfor are of oppinion that the wholl tryall is orderly proceeded, And remitted to the Lords of Councell to approve and ratifie the Same according to the reserve in their Commission given for that effect as the said report bears, And wpon the day and date of thir presents The Saids Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell haveing considered the said above report, And the Samen with a petition be the saids George and Lauchlane Rattrayes being read in ther presence, The Saids Lords have Approven and heirby Approves of the Report of the Said Committie In the haill heads, articles and clauses therof, And have found and heirby Finds that the Commissioners nominat by the Councell have proceeded orderly by giveing ther Interloquitor, Setting ane Assyze, and takeing the probation in due maner, And that the verdict is distinct and aggreeable to the probation, And have Ratified and Approven, and heirby Ratifies and approves of the Sentence of death pronounced theron against the Saids George and Lauchlane Rattrayes, And have appoynted and ordained and heirby appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Inverness to See and cause the Said Sentence of death pronounced against them by the Commissioners appoynted theranent, Be putt in execution against them wpon the Last wednsday of September nixt to come, att the Same place, and in the Same maner mentioned in the said Sentence Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Northesk. Forfar. Torphichen. Elibank. James Steuart. Gilbert Eliot. Archibald Douglass.

At Edinburgh 16 July 1706

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Judicial Proceeding

Approbation of the sentence of death pronounced by the commissioners appointed for trying George and Lauchlan Rattray for the crimes of witchcraft, sorcery, and charming

Sir James Stewart, her majesty’s advocate, having represented to the board that the commissioners appointed for trying of George and Lauchlan Rattray for the crimes of witchcraft, sorcery, and charming had made report of the said trial, the lords of her majesty’s privy council recommended to the said Sir James Stewart, and [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk, to peruse and consider the said process and trial against the said George and Lauchlan Rattray and to report. And the said committee not having met, and the affair lying over till 25 June last, at which time the same being again moved, the said lords of her majesty’s privy council did thereby recommend to the former committee appointed to consider the said process and sentence pronounced against the said George and Lauchlan Rattray to meet the next day thereafter at three o’clock in the afternoon, and added [William] Lord Anstruther, [Sir Archibald Hope] Lord Rankeillor, and [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto to the said committee, and declared any two a quorum, and to report. Thereafter upon 11 July instant the said committee having met, and perused and considered the report of the said process, as also the commission of the lords of council, with the indictment whereupon the said trial proceeded, they found the trial was at the instance of the procurator fiscal named in the commission of council for her majesty’s interest, and that the commissioners have therein proceeded orderly by giving their interlocutor, setting an assize, and taking the probation in due manner, and that the verdict is distinct and agreeable to the probation, and therefor are of opinion that the whole trial is orderly proceeded, and remitted to the lords of council to approve and ratify the same according to the reserve in their commission given for that effect, as the said report bears. And upon the day and date of these present, the said lords of her majesty’s privy council having considered the said above report, and the same with a petition by the said George and Lauchlan Rattray being read in their presence, the said lords have approved and hereby approve of the report of the said committee in the whole heads, articles, and clauses thereof, and have found and hereby finds that the commissioners nominated by the council have proceeded orderly by giving their interlocutor, setting an assize, and taking the probation in due manner, and that the verdict is distinct and agreeable to the probation, and have ratified and approved, and hereby ratify and approve of the sentence of death pronounced thereon against the said George and Lauchlan Rattray, and have appointed and ordained and hereby appoint and ordain the magistrates of Inverness to see and cause the said sentence of death pronounced against them by the commissioners appointed thereanent be put in execution against them upon the last Wednesday of September next to come, at the same place, and in the same manner mentioned in the said sentence. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Northesk; Forfar; Torphichen; Elibank; James Stewart; Gilbert Elliot; Archibald Douglas.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

2. The word ‘report’ scored out here.

3. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

2. The word ‘report’ scored out here.

3. Insertion.

Order, 16 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Order

[Forces to Greenock]

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby appoynt and ordaine the Commander in Chieff of her Majesties forces within this kingdome, with all expedition possible to order a partie of Twentie Souldiers, and a Serjeant, well armed, to march to Greenock and ther to enter on board her Majesties Shipe the Dumbarton-Castell Captain Matthew Campbell Commander, And ther to continue wnder the said Captain his Command and his direction dureing his cruise, And recommends to the Lords Commissioners of her Majesties Theasaury to order ane allowance for Subsistance the said additionall partie, dureing the said Captains Cruise.

At Edinburgh 16 July 1706

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Order

[Forces to Greenock]

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby appoint and ordain [David Melville, earl of Leven] the commander in chief of her majesty’s forces within this kingdom, with all expedition possible, to order a party of twenty soldiers, and a sergeant, well armed, to march to Greenock and there to enter on board her majesty’s ship the Dumbarton Castle, Captain Matthew Campbell commander, and there to continue under the said Captain his command and his direction during his cruise. And recommend to the lord commissioners of her majesty’s treasury to order an allowance for subsistence [of] the said additional party during the said captain’s cruise.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 480.

Proclamation, 16 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Proclamation

Proclamation adjurneing the parliament

Proclamation for adjurneing the parliament to the twentie nynth of August nixt to come Read, Signed, ordered to be recorded, printed and published. And is as follows.
Anne by the Grace of God Queen of Great Brittaine, France and Irland defender of the faith To our Lyon King at armes, and his bretheren heraulds, meacers of our privie Councell, pursevants messengers att armes, our Shirreffs in that pairt Conjunctllie and Severallie Speciallie constitut Greeting Wheras the present State of our affairs does requyre a farther delay of the meeting of our parliament of this out antient Kingdome, then to the Twentie fyfth of this instant July, to which it is now adjurned, wee are therfor resolved to continue the said adjurnement from the said twenty fyfth day of July instant; Wee with advyce and consent of the Lords of our privie Councell have Adjurned and heirby Adjurns our said current parliament from the said twentie fyfth day of July instant To the Twentie nynth day of August nixt to come, Requyreing heirby all the members therof to attend att Edinburgh the said day in the usuall maner, and tender the accustomed certifications by law appoynted, Our Will is Heirfore and wee charge yow Strictly and Command that in continent thir our Letters seen ye pass to the mercat Cross of Edinburgh, and to the mercat Crosses of the remanent head burghs of the severall shyres and steuartries within this our antient Kingdome; And ther in our name and authoritie make publict Intimation that our said parliament is adjurned to the said twentie nynth day of August nixt to come, And ordains these presents to be printed and published; Given wnder our Signet att Edinburgh the Sixteinth day of July, And of our reigne the fyfth year Jaj vijc and Six years, Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan Northesk. Forfar. Cromartie. Haddo. Torphichen. Elibank. James Steuart Robert Dundas. William Anstruther. A Hope. John Maxwell. Gilbert Eliot. A Douglass.

At Edinburgh 16 July 1706

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Proclamation

Proclamation adjourning the parliament

Proclamation for adjourning the parliament to 29 August next to come read, signed, ordered to be recorded, printed, and published. And is as follows:
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland defender of the faith, to our lyon king at arms, and his brethren heralds, macers of our privy council, pursuivants, messengers at arms, our sheriffs in that part conjunctly and severally specially constituted, greeting. Whereas the present state of our affairs does require a further delay of the meeting of our parliament of this out ancient kingdom than to 25 this instant July, to which it is now adjourned, we are therefor resolved to continue the said adjournment from the said 25 July instant. We with advice and consent of the lords of our privy council have adjourned and hereby adjourn our said current parliament from the said 25 July instant to 29 August next to come, requiring hereby all the members thereof to attend at Edinburgh the said day in the usual manner, and tender the accustomed certifications by law appointed. Our will is therefore and we charge you strictly and command that immediately these our letters [are] seen you pass to the mercat cross of Edinburgh, and to the mercat crosses of the remanent head burghs of the several shires and stewartries within this our ancient kingdom, and there in our name and authority make public intimation that our said parliament is adjourned to the said 29 August next to come, and ordain these present to be printed and published. Given under our signet at Edinburgh 16 July and of our reign the fifth year 1706. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Northesk; Forfar; Cromartie; Haddo; Torphichen; Elibank; James Stewart; Robert Dundas; William Anstruther; Archibald Hope; John Maxwell; Gilbert Elliot; Archiabld Douglas.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 479-80.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 479-80.

Letter: royal, 16 July 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Sixteinth day of July Jaj vijc and Six years

A1706/7/111

Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen to the Councell for adjurneing the parliament

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell for adjurneing the parliament to the twentie nynth day of August nixt to come, Read, and ordered to be recorded. wherof the tenor followes.
Sic Suprascribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors, wee Greet yow well, Wheras the present State of our affairs does requyre a further delay of the meeting of our parliament of that our antient Kingdome then to the Twentie fyfth day of July instant, to which it is now adjurned; It is our will and pleasure, and wee doe heirby authorize and requyre yow To issue furth a proclamation in our name; ordering a further adjurnement of our said parliament from the said Twentie fyfth of this instant July to the Twentie nynth day of August nixt therafter, and ordering all the members therof to attend that day att Edinburgh In the usuall way, and upon the accustomed certifications, For doeing wherof this Shall be yowr warrant, And So wee bid yow heartily farwell. Given att our Court at Windsor-Castell the Eight day of July Jaj vijc and Six, and of our reigne the fyfth year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

Att Edinburgh the Sixteinth day of July Jaj vijc and Six years

A1706/7/111

Letter: royal

Letter from the queen to the council for adjourning the parliament

Letter from the queen’s majesty to the council for adjourning the parliament to 29 August next to come, read and ordered to be recorded. Whereof the tenor follows:
Sic Suprascribitur
Anne Regina
Right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved councillors, and trusty and well beloved councillors, we greet you well. Whereas the present state of our affairs does require a further delay of the meeting of our parliament of that our ancient kingdom than to 25 July instant, to which it is now adjourned, it is our will and pleasure, and we do hereby authorise and require you to issue forth a proclamation in our name, ordering a further adjournment of our said parliament from the said 25 this instant July to 29 August next thereafter, and ordering all the members thereof to attend that day at Edinburgh in the usual way, and upon the accustomed certifications. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. And so we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our Court at Windsor Castle 8 July 1706, and of our reign the fifth year, By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 479.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 479.