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Commission by the Council, 27 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Commission by the Council

Commission Nameing Justices of Peace within the Shyre of Fyfe

Commission nameing Justices of peace within the Shyre of Fyfe, Read, voted, approven, Signed and ordered to be recorded, wherof the tenor follows.
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 and herators within the presbetrie of Dumfermline, haveing given in a petition to our privie Councell, Craveing that ther lordships would name Justices of peace within the said presbetrie 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 presbetrie and Shyre of Fyfe, Therfore wee with advyce and consent of the Lords of our2 privie Councell, Doe heirby Grant full power, authority and Commission to the persons following Viz Livetennant Collonell John Erskine of Carnock, Sir Peter Hacket of Pittfirran, Sir James Campbell of Aberuchle, James Lindsay of Cavill, David Douglas of Easter-Gellets, The Earle of Roseberrie, Collonell John Forbes of Pittencreiff, Sir Alexander Murray of Mellgum, Henry Wardlaw of Luscare, John Durie of Craigluscare, David Oliphant of Kineder Sir Henry Wardlaw of Pittreavie, Rot Gedds elder and younger of Baldrigg, James Montrayes elder and younger of Roscobie, John Dewar elder of Rasedy, James Dewar younger therof, The Earle of Murray, The Lord Yester, James Hollburne of Menstrie, James Spittell of Leuchalt, John Mowbray of Cockairney, William Weemes of Cutlehill, Charles Steuart of Damearne, Sir William Henderson of Fordell, Sir Philip Enstruther of New-Grange, Rot Scott of Spenserfeild, Rot Wallwood of Garvock, Sir Alexander Bruce of Broomhall, William Rotson of Gladney, David Wardlaw of Craighouse, The Earle of Mellvill, The Lord Lindors […] Ballfour of Denmilne, […] Sinclar of Kinurd, Major […] Ballfour of Dumboge, William Aiton of that Ilk, The Laird of Dunmoor, The Laird of Rossie Cheap, The Laird of Struie, […] Riddell of Grange, The Laird of Leckiebank, The Lairds of Reidie elder and younger, The Lord Burghligh, Thomas Hope of Rankeillor younger, […] Clephan of Carslogie, John Weemes of Wnthanke, William Mellvill of Craigrothie, Patrick Bruce of Bunzean, […] Bruce of Kinloch, John Hay of Naughtoun, […] Beaton of Tarbet, The Earle of Levine; The Lairds of Bogie elder and younger, David Boswall of Divon, The Lairds of Ballfour elder and younger, The Laird of Carriestoune, The Laird of Lundine, Mr Alexander Gibsone of Durie, […] Watson of Aithernie, The Laird of Auchternairnie, The Earle of Rothes, […] Douglas of Kirkness, Doctor Douglas of Finglassie, […] Aiten of Inchdairnie, James Osett of Dumniebeir, Baillie John Durie of Lethem, Sir Robert Douglas of Glenbervie, The Earle of Kellie, The Earle of Ballcarras, The Laird of Wormiestoun, The Laird of Innergellie, Sir Rot Ensteruther of […] Sir Alexander Ensteruther of New-Wark, The Laird of Kincraig, The Laird of Samfoord, The Laird of Lethocker, The Laird of Grange Muir, The Lord Lyon, The Laird of Gibliestoun younger, The Laird of Killbrachmount elder and younger, Sir Philip Ensteruther of […] Sir John Ensteruther of […] Sir William Hope of Ballcomie, The Laird of Largo, Captain David Crichtoun of […] The Laird of Ballberstie, The Laird of Craigtoun, The Laird of Foodie, The Laird of Pittmillie and The Laird of Kinaldie, To be Justices of Peace within the Shyre of Fyfe, 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 threttieth eight act of parliament Jaj vijc 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 warranted 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 att Cowper 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 by the law And consuetude of this our realme, Is knowen to appertaine and belong, Given att Edinburgh the Twentie Sevinth day of June, And of our reigne the fyfth year Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Forfar. Cromartie, Haddo. William Anstruther. A: Hope. James Steuart. John Maxwell Gilbert Eliot.

At Edinburgh 27 June 1706

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Commission by the Council

Commission naming justices of peace within the shire of Fife

Commission naming justices of peace within the shire of Fife read, voted, approved, signed, and ordered to be recorded, whereof the tenor follows:
Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, to all and sundry our lieges whom it concerns, forasmuch as the commissioners of supply and heritors within the presbytery of Dunfermline [have] given in a petition to our privy council craving that their lordships would name justices of peace within the said presbytery for exercising the jurisdiction, power, and privileges granted to justices of peace, and we considering that its necessary for our service, and the public interest of the nation, that fit persons be appointed to be justices of peace within the said presbytery and shire of Fife, therefore we with advice and consent of the lords of our privy council doe hereby grant full power, authority, and commission to the persons following viz Lieutenant Colonel John Erskine of Carnock, Sir Peter Hacket of Pitfirrane, Sir James Campbell of Aberuchill, James Lindsay of Cavill, David Douglas of Easter Gellets, the earl of Rosebery, Colonell John Forbes of Pittencreiff, Sir Alexander Murray of Mellgum, Henry Wardlaw of Luscare, John Durie of Craigluscare, David Oliphant of Kineder, Sir Henry Wardlaw of Pitreavie, Robert Geddes elder and younger of Baldrigg, James Montrayes elder and younger of Roscobie, John Dewar elder of Rasedy, James Dewar younger thereof, the earl of Murray, the Lord Yester, James Hollburne of Menstrie, James Spittell of Leuchalt, John Mowbray of Cockairney, William Weemes of Cutlehill, Charles Stewart of Damearne, Sir William Henderson of Fordell, Sir Philip Anstruther of Newgrange, Robert Scott of Spenserfeild, Robert Wallwood of Garvock, Sir Alexander Bruce of Broomhall, William Robertson of Gladney, David Wardlaw of Craighous, the earl of Melville, the Lord Lindores […] Balfour of Denmilne, […] Sinclair of Kinurd, Major […] Balfour of Dumboge, William Aiton of that Ilk, the laird of Dunmoor, the laird of Rossie Cheap, the Laird of Struie, […] Riddell of Grange, the laird of Leckiebank, the lairds of Reidie elder and younger, the Lord Burleigh, Thomas Hope of Rankeilour younger, […] Clephan of Carslogie, John Weemes of Unthank, William Melville of Craigrothie, Patrick Bruce of Bunzean, […] Bruce of Kinloch, John Hay of Naughtoun, […] Beaton of Tarbet, the earl of Leven, the lairds of Bogie elder and younger, David Boswell of Divon, the lairds of Balfour elder and younger, the laird of Carriestoune, the laird of Lundin, Mr Alexander Gibson of Durie, […] Watson of Aithernie, the laird of Auchternairnie, the earl of Rothes, […] Douglas of Kirkness, Doctor Douglas of Finglassie, […] Aiten of Inchdairnie, James Osett of Dumniebeir, Baillie John Durie of Lethem, Sir Robert Douglas of Glenbervie, the earl of Kellie, the earl of Balcarres, the laird of Wormiestoun, the laird of Innergellie, Sir Robert Anstruther of […], Sir Alexander Anstruther of Newark, the laird of Kincraig, the laird of Samfoord, the laird of Lethocker, the laird of Grange Muir, the Lord Lyon, the laird of Gibliestoun younger, the laird of Killbrachmount elder and younger, Sir Philip Anstruther of […], Sir John Anstruther of […], Sir William Hope of Ballcomie, the laird of Largo, Captain David Crichton of […], the laird of Ballberstie, the laird of Craigton, the laird of Foodie, the laird of Pitmilly, and the laird of Kinaldie, to be justices of peace within the shire of Fife, 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] parliament [of] 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 Coupar four time in the year viz on the first Tuesday of May, first Tuesday of August, last Tuesday of October, and 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 by the law and custom of this our realm is known to appertain and belong. Given at Edinburgh 27 June, and of our reign the fifth year Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Forfar; Cromartie; Haddo; William Anstruther; Archibald Hope; James Stewart; John Maxwell; Gilbert Elliot.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476-7.

2. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476-7.

Sederunt, 27 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose P.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Cromartie; Lord Haddo; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Pollock; Lord Minto

At Edinburgh 27 June 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose president; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [William Gordon] Lord Haddo; [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] lord register; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [William] Lord Anstruther; [Sir Archibald Hope] Lord Rankeillor; [Sir John Maxwell] Lord Pollok; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

Procedure, 20 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Procedure

[Recommendation anent transporting vagabonds]

Sir James Steuart her Majesties Advocat haveing represented to the Board that the Shirreff of Teviotdale had Seased severall women vagabounds and Sorners, and desyred the Councells orders how to dispose of them, The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell, doe heirby Recommend to the said Sir James Steuart to wrytt to the said Shirreff, and to transmitt to him, ane particular account of the severall acts and laws against such sorners and vagabounds, with particular directions of the maner of procedure against them, to the effect they may be tryed accordingly. And to desyre the said Shirreff to transmitt to the Councell ane account of his dilligence with the first conveniencie.

At Edinburgh 20 June 1706

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Procedure

[Recommendation concerning transporting vagabonds]

Sir James Stewart, her majesty’s advocate, having represented to the board that the sheriff of Teviotdale [Roxburghshire] had seized several women, vagabonds and sorners, and desired the council’s orders how to dispose of them, the lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby recommend to the said Sir James Stewart to write to the said sheriff, and to transmit to him a particular account of the several acts and laws against such sorners and vagabonds, with particular directions of the manner of procedure against them, to the effect they may be tried accordingly. And to desire the said sheriff to transmit to the council an account of his diligence with the first conveniency.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

Sederunt, 20 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose P.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Haddingtoun; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Ruglen; Lord Haddo; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Pollock; Lord Minto; Laird of Ormiestoun younger

At Edinburgh 20 June 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose president; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; William Cunningham] earl of Glencairn; [Thomas Hamilton] earl of Haddington; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [John Hamilton] earl of Ruglen; [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 John Maxwell] Lord Pollok; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto; [John Cockburn] laird of Ormiston younger

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 476.

Warrant, 18 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Warrand and Instructions to the pairtie of the force sent to Hawick

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell haveing upon a representation made to them by the Shirreff of Teviotdale, how that Companies of Lawless vagabonds and Sorners, Infest the said Shyre by breaking of houses, robbing and away takeing honest mens goods, and have dared to resist by armes, and unto blood such as have been sent to suppress and sease them, Thought fitt to order a pairtie of her Majesties forces under the Comand of […] to goe and ly at the town of Hawick and ther to be assistant to the said shirreff when requyred by him to goe and pass upon these lawless vagabounds and Sorners, when and wher they Shall be found to be breaking the peace and Infefting the Countrey by violence and other deeds of oppression, Doe heirby declaire for the warrand and Security of the said pairtie and Souldiers that shall be imployed as said is, That when and as off as upon the requisition of the said Shirreff; They Shall goe in greater or lesser pairties to the Suppressing and Seasing of the forsaid vagabounds and Sorners, In ther lawless and wicked practices They Shall happen to be by them opposed and resisted in hostile maner, Then it Shall be lawfull to the forsaid Shirreff or pairties greater or lesser to use all maner of force by subdueing and apprehending the forsaid lawless vagabounds and Sorners, And that if upon the said violent resistance made by them to her Majesties forces authorised and imployed as said is, any battery, blood, mutillation or slaughter shall follow against these lawless and wicked men, The said Shirreff, her Majesties forces both Commanders and Souldiers, and ther assistants, shall be Indemnified and never questioned for the Same, And that the forsaid force used in maner and for the end forsaid for Suppressing and Seasing of the said wicked persons, and all that may happen theron, Shall be repute good Service to her Majestie, and the peace and quyet of her Government. Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Forfar. Dunmore. Cromartie. Haddo. James Murray. James Steuart. Robert Dundas. Gilbert Eliot.

At Edinburgh 18 June 1706

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Warrant

Warrant and instructions to the party of the forces sent to Hawick

The lords of her majesty’s privy council having upon a representation made to them by the sheriff of Teviotdale [Roxburghshire], how that companies of lawless vagabonds and sorners infest the said shire by breaking of houses, robbing, and taking away honest men’s goods, and have dared to resist by arms, and unto blood such as have been sent to suppress and seize them, thought fit to order a party of her majesty’s forces under the command of […] to go and lie at the town of Hawick and there to be assistant to the said sheriff when required by him to go and pass upon those lawless vagabonds and sorners when and where they shall be found to be breaking the peace and infesting the country by violence and other deeds of oppression, do hereby declare for the warrant and security of the said party and soldiers that shall be employed as said is, that when and as often as upon the requisition of the said sheriff they shall go in greater or lesser parties to the suppressing and seizing of the foresaid vagabonds and sorners in their lawless and wicked practices, they shall happen to be by them opposed and resisted in hostile manner, then it shall be lawful to the foresaid sheriff or parties greater or lesser to use all manner of force by subduing and apprehending the foresaid lawless vagabonds and sorners, and that if upon the said violent resistance made by them to her majesty’s forces authorised and employed as said is, any battery, blood, mutilation, or slaughter shall follow against these lawless and wicked men, the said sheriff, her majesty’s forces both commanders and soldiers, and their assistants shall be indemnified and never questioned for the same, and that the foresaid force used in manner and for the end foresaid for suppressing and seizing of the said wicked persons, and all that may happen thereon, shall be repute good service to her majesty and the peace and quiet of her government. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Forfar; Dunmore; Cromartie; Haddo; James Murray; James Stewart; Robert Dundas; Gilbert Elliot.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 475.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 475.

Act, 18 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Act

Commutement of Elizabeth Hunters Sentence of death to Banishment

Anent the petition given in and presented to the Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell By poor Elizabeth Hunter Shewing That wher the petitioner was condemned by Sentance of the Lords of Justiciary for murdering her own Child, and for Incest committed with her Uncle, She acknowledges the Justice of the Sentence, But does only humbly represent to ther lordships that the murder was found against her upon the Act of parliament for concealling and not calling for help, And yet the wittnesses Skilled women declaired that It was delyvered ten weeks befor my tyme, 2o/ For the Incest the petitioner was keept and bredd with her Uncle from nyne years of age, and was not yet above eighteen, and was knowen to be naturally Simple and weak, and wholly ignorant of the guilt of Such a Cryme; So that her condition is in effect miserable, and Such as deserves the Saids Lords compassion, wherof the Lords of Justiciary wer visibly convinced, And therfor Craveing it might please the saids Lords after the Repryve they had given the petitioner already to this day, To Commute her Sentence of death to banishment, or any other punishment ther lordships in ther mercie and Clemencie Should think meet, as the said petition bears, The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell haveing considered the petition given in to them by poor Elizabeth Hunter, and the Samen being read in their presence, The Saids Lords have Commuted and changed, the Sentence of death pronounced against the petitioner by the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary for murdering her own Child and Incest, Committed with her own Uncle; To banishment furth of the Kingdome; And have discharged and heirby discharge the said sentence of death to be putt in execution against the said Elizabeth Hunter for the crymes forsaid, And in place therof have decerned and ordained, and heirby decerns and ordains the said Elizabeth Hunter to enact herselfe in the Books of privie Councell that She Shall depairt furth of this kingdome betwixt and the Tenth day of July nixt to come, And Shall never returne therto without her Majestie or the Councells leave under the pain of death; And ordains the Magistrats of Edinburgh and keepers of ther Tollbooth instantly to Sett the Said Elizabeth att liberty upon her inacting herselfe in maner forsaid. Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Forfar. James Murray. William Anstruther. A Hope. John Maxwell. Gilbert Eliot. James Stewart. Robert Steuart.

At Edinburgh 18 June 1706

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Act

Commutation of Elizabeth Hunter’s sentence of death to banishment

Concerning the petition given in and presented to the lords of her majesty’s privy council by poor Elizabeth Hunter, showing that where the petitioner was condemned by sentence of the lords of justiciary for murdering her own child, and for incest committed with her uncle, she acknowledges the justice of the sentence, but does only humbly represent to their lordships that the murder was found against her upon the act of parliament for concealing and not calling for help, and yet the witnesses, skilled women, declared that it was delivered ten weeks before my time. Secondly, for the incest the petitioner was kept and bred with her uncle from nine years of age, and was not yet above eighteen, and was known to be naturally simple and weak, and wholly ignorant of the guilt of such a crime, so that her condition is in effect miserable, and such as deserves the said lords’ compassion, whereof the lords of justiciary were visibly convinced, and therefore craving it might please the said lords after the reprieve they had given the petitioner already to this day, to commute her sentence of death to banishment, or any other punishment their lordships in their mercy and clemency should think fitting, as the said petition bears. The lords of her majesty’s privy council having considered the petition given in to them by poor Elizabeth Hunter, and the same being read in their presence, the said lords have commuted and changed the sentence of death pronounced against the petitioner by the lord commissioners of justiciary for murdering her own child and incest committed with her own uncle to banishment forth of the kingdom. And have discharged and hereby discharge the said sentence of death to be put in execution against the said Elizabeth Hunter for the crimes foresaid. And in place thereof have discerned and ordained, and hereby discern and ordain the said Elizabeth Hunter to enact herself in the books of privy council that she shall depart forth of this kingdom between [now] and 10 July next to come, and shall never return thereto without her majesty’s or the council’s leave under the pain of death. And ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh and keepers of their tolbooth instantly to set the said Elizabeth at liberty upon her enacting herself in manner foresaid. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Forfar; James Murray; William Anstruther; Archibald Hope; John Maxwell; Gilbert Eliot; James Stewart; Robert Stewart.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 475.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 475.

Sederunt, 18 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose P.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Ruglen; Earl of Cromartie; Lord Haddo; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Pollock; Lord Tilliecultrie; Lord Minto

At Edinburgh 18 June 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose president; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [Charles Murray] earl of Dunmore; [John Hamilton] earl of Ruglen; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [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; [Robert Stewart] Lord Tillicoultry; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

Proclamation, 14 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Proclamation

Proclamation Adjurneing the parliament to the 25 July nixt

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 brethren Heraulds, Meacers of our privie Councell, pursevants, messengers at armes, our Shirreffs in that pairt Conjunctllie and Severallie Speciallie constitut Greeting, wheras the present state of our affairs does not requyre the meeting of our parliament of this our antient kingdome So Soon as the Twentieth day of June instant, to which day it is now adjurned, wee are therfor resolved to continue the said adjurnement from the said twentieth day of June, To the Twentie fyfth day of July nixt insueing, and that the members of our Said parliament may not be putt to the trouble and charges of meeting upon the said Twentieth day of June instant, Wee with advyce of the Lords of our privie Councell have adjurned and heirby Adjurne our said Current parliament from the said Twentieth day of June instant To the Twentie fyfth day of July nixt to come, Requyreing heirby all the members therof To attend att Edinburgh in the usuall maner, and under 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 fyfth day of July nixt to come, And ordains these presents to be printed and published; Given under our Signet at Edinburgh the fourteinth day of June, And of our reigne the fyfth year Jaj vjc and Six. Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Buchan. Ruglen. Forfar. James Murray. Robert Dundas. William Anstruther. A: Hope. John Maxwell. Robert Stewart. Gilbert Eliot.

At Edinburgh 14 June 1706

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Proclamation

Proclamation adjourning the parliament to 25 July next

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 not require the meeting of our parliament of this our ancient kingdom so soon as 25 June instant, to which day it is now adjourned, we are therefor resolved to continue the said adjournment from the said 20 June to 25 July next ensuing, and that the members of our said parliament may not be put to the trouble and charges of meeting upon the said 20 June instant, we with advice of the lords of our privy council have adjourned and hereby adjourn our said current parliament from the said 20 June instant to 25 July next to come, requiring hereby all the members thereof to attend at Edinburgh in the usual manner, and under 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 25 July next to come. And ordain these present to be printed and published. Given under our signet at Edinburgh 14 June, and of our reign the fifth year 1706. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Buchan; Ruglen; Forfar; James Murray; Robert Dundas; William Anstruther; Archibald Hope; John Maxwell; Robert Stewart; Gilbert Elliot.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

Letter: royal, 14 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen for adjurneing the parliament

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councill for adjurneing the parliament to the Twentie fyfth day of July nixt to come, Being read, the Samen was ordered to be Recorded, And the proclamation in the terms therof being prepared, the Samen was read Signed, ordered to be recorded, printed and published. follows the tenor of the said letter.
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 Counsellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors Wee Greet yow well, Wheras the present state of our affairs, does not requyre the meeting of our parliament so soon as the Twentieth day of June instant, to which day it is now adjurned, wee therfor doe heirby authorize and requyre yow, To issue furth a new proclamation in our name, ordering the continuance of the forsaid adjurnement of our parliament from the said Twentieth of this instant June, To the Twentie fyfth day of July nixt insueing, and ordering all the members therof to attend that day att Edinburgh in the usuall way, and upon the certifications accustomed; For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant; And so wee bid yow heartily farewell. Given att our Court at Windsor-Castell the eight day of June Jaj vijc and Six and of our reigne the fyfth year, By her Majesties Comand, Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

At Edinburgh 14 June 1706

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Letter: royal

Letter from the queen for adjourning the parliament

Letter from the queen’s majesty to the council for adjourning the parliament to 25 July next to come being read, the same was ordered to be recorded, and the proclamation in the terms thereof being prepared, the same was read, signed [and] ordered to be recorded, printed, and published. Follows the tenor of the said letter:
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 not require the meeting of our parliament so soon as 20 June instant, to which day it is now adjourned, we therefore do hereby authorise and require you to issue forth a new proclamation in our name, ordering the continuance of the foresaid adjournment of our parliament from the said 20 June to 25 July next ensuing, and ordering all the members thereof to attend that day at Edinburgh in the usual way, and upon the certifications accustomed. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. And so we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our court at Windsor Castle 8 June 1706 and of our reign the fifth year. By her Majesties command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

Sederunt, 14 June 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the fourteinth day of June Jaj vijc and Six years1

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Sederunt

Marquis of Montrose; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Ruglen; Lord Register; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Lord Pollock; Lord Tilliecultrie; Lord Minto

At Edinburgh 14 June 17061

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Sederunt

[James Graham] marquis of Montrose; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [John Hamilton] earl of Ruglen; [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; [Robert Stewart] Lord Tillicoultry; [Gilbert Elliot] Lord Minto

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 474.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 474.