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Act, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Act Appoynting George Milne Master of the Royall William

The Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell Doe heirby warrand, Impower and appoynt George Milne to be master of her Majesties Ship the Royall William, Willing and requyreing yow to goe aboard the said Shipe, and take upon yow the charge as Master of the said Shipe, Strictly Chargeing and Commanding all the Inferior officers and Seamen belonging to the said shipe to obey yow in ther respective Stations and imployments, with all due respect, as master of the said Shipe, and yow lykwayes to observe and execute all orders and Instructions that yow Shall receive from your Captain, or any other Superior officers from tyme to tyme wherin yow nor non of yow2 are to faill, as yow will answer the contrary att your perrill, And for So doeing thir presents (being recorded in the books of privie Councell, and to continue till recalled) Shall be your Sufficient warrand; Given att Edinburgh the twelfth day of March Jaj vijc and Six years.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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Act appointing George Milne master of the Royal William

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby warrant, empower, and appoint George Milne to be master of her majesty’s ship the Royal William, willing and requiring you to go aboard the said ship, and take upon you the charge as master of the said ship, strictly charging and commanding all the inferior officers and seamen belonging to the said ship to obey you in their respective stations and employments, with all due respect, as master of the said ship, and you likewise to observe and execute all orders and instructions that you shall receive from your captain, or any other superior officers from time to time, wherein you nor none of you are to fail, as you will answer the contrary at your peril. And for so doing these present (being recorded in the books of privy council, and to continue till recalled) shall be your sufficient warrant. Given at Edinburgh 12 March 1706.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454-5.

2. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454-5.

Commission by the Council, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Commission by the Council

Commission to William Hay to be Livetennant of the Royall Mary

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby Constitut and Appoynt yow William Hay To be Livetennant of her Majesties Ship the Royall Mary, Willing and Requyreing yow to take upon yow the Charge and Comand of Livetennant wnder the Captain of the Said Shipe, Strictly Comanding and Chargeing all the Inferior Officers, Seamen and Souldiers belonging to the said Shipe to behave themselves Joyntly and Severallie In their respective Stations and Imployments with all due respect and obedience to yow ther said Livetennant And yow lykewayes to execute and observe in absence of the Captain all orders and instructions that Shall be imediatly direct to yow by the saids Lords of Privie Councell attested by ther Clerk from tyme to tyme, or any orders to be given yow by her Majestie or your said Captain or any other your Superior Officers for her Majesties Service, And her Majestie being now ingaged in warr with the French King and King of Spain, and ther adherents, The Saids Lords of Privie Councell heirby give yow further power and Commission, not only to defend against But to attack these her Majesties enemyes, And with all your force to Subdue them, ther Ships and goods to be declaired Lawfull pryze, wherin yow nor non of yow are to faill, as yow will answer to the contrary at your perrill; And for so doeing these presents (being recorded in the books of privie Councell, and to continue till recalled) Shall be your Sufficient warrand; Given by warrand and wnder the Signet of Privie Councell of Scotland att Edinburgh the twelfth day of March Jaj vijc and Six years Sic Subscribitur Craufurd. P. Buchan. Leven. Roseberrie. Hew: Dalrymple. James Murray. James Steuart. Adam Cockburne. F Montgomrie. John Cockburne.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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Commission by the council

Commission to William Hay to be lieutenant of the Royal Mary

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby constitute and appoint you, William Hay, to be lieutenant of her majesty’s ship the Royal Mary, willing and requiring you to take upon you the charge and command of lieutenant under the captain of the said ship, strictly commanding and charging all the inferior officers, seamen and soldiers belonging to the said ship to behave themselves jointly and severally in their respective stations and employments with all due respect and obedience to you their said lieutenant. And you likewise [are] to execute and observe in absence of the captain all orders and instructions that shall be immediately directed to you by the said lords of privy council attested by their clerk from time to time, or any orders to be given you by her majesty or your said captain or any other your superior officers for her majesty’s service. And her majesty being now engaged in war with the French king and king of Spain and their adherents, the said lords of privy council hereby give you further power and commission, not only to defend against but to attack these her Majesties enemies, and with all your force to subdue them, their ships and goods to be declared lawful prize, wherein you nor none of you are to fail, as you will answer to the contrary at your peril. And for so doing these present (being recorded in the books of privy council, and to continue till recalled) shall be your sufficient warrant. Given by warrant and under the signet of [the] privy council of Scotland at Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Sic Subscribitur Crawford preses; Buchan; Leven; Rosebery; Hew Dalrymple; James Murray; James Stewart; Adam Cockburn; Francis Montgomerie; John Cockburn.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454.

Commission by the Council, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Commission by the Council

Commission To David Preshow to be Livetennant of the Royal William

The Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell Doe heirby Constitute and appoynt yow David Preshow to be Livetennant of her Majesties Ship the Royall William, Willing and Requyreing yow to take wpon yow the Chareg and Command of Livetennant wnder the Captain of the said Shipe, Strictly Commanding and Chargeing all the Inferior Officers, Seamen and Souldiers belonging to the said Ship to behave themselves, Joyntly and Severallie In ther respective stations and Imployments with all due respect and obedience wnto yow ther said Livetennant, And yow lykewayes to execute and observe in absence of the Captain, all orders and instructions that Shall be imediatly directed to yow by the Saids Lords of Privie Councell attested by ther Clerk from tyme to tyme, or any orders to be given yow by them, or your said Captain, or any other your2 Superior officers for her Majesties Service; And her Majestie being now ingaged in warr, with the French King and King of Spaince and ther adherents, The Saids Lords of Privie Councell heirby Give yow farther power and Commission not only to defend against, But to attack these herr Majesties Saids enemyes, and with all your force to Subdue them, ther Ships and goods to be declaired lawfull pryze, wherin yow nor non of yow are to faill, as yow will answer to the contrary att your perrill, And for so doeing, these presents (being recorded in the books of Privie Councell, and to continue till recalled) Shall be your Sufficient warrand, Given by warrand and wnder the Signet of Privie Councell of Scotland, att Edinburgh the twelfth day of March Jaj vijc and Six years. Sic Subscribitur Craufurd. P. Buchan. Leven. Roseberrie. Hew: Dalrymple. James Murray James Steuart. Adam Cockburne. F Montgomrie. John Cockburne.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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Commission by the council

Commission to David Preshow to be lieutenant of the Royal William

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby constitute and appoint you David Preshow to be lieutenant of her majesty’s ship the Royal William, willing and requiring you to take upon you the charge and command of lieutenant under the captain of the said ship, strictly commanding and charging all the inferior officers, seamen, and soldiers belonging to the said ship to behave themselves, jointly and severally, in their respective stations and employments with all due respect and obedience unto you their said lieutenant. And you [are] likewise to execute and observe in absence of the captain all orders and instructions that shall be immediately directed to you by the said lords of privy council attested by their clerk from time to time, or any orders to be given you by them, or your said captain, or any other your superior officers for her majesty’s service. And her majesty being now engaged in war with the French king and king of Spain and their adherents, the said lords of privy council hereby give you further power and commission not only to defend against, but to attack these her majesty’s said enemies, and with all your force to subdue them, their ships and goods to be declared lawful prize, wherein you nor none of you are to fail, as you will answer to the contrary at your peril. And for so doing, these presents (being recorded in the books of privy council, and to continue till recalled) shall be your sufficient warrant. Given by warrant and under the signet of privy council of Scotland at Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Sic Subscribitur Crawford preses; Buchan; Leven; Rosebery; Hew Dalrymple; James Murray; James Stewart; Adam Cockburn; Francis Montgomerie; John Cockburn.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454.

2. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 454.

Act, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Act Confyneing John Abercrombie a preist

Sir Robert Forbes haveing represented to the Board that John Abercrombie a suspect preist who was bound to present himselfe to the Councell this day, was come to this place, but by reasone of his Indisposition attested by two Phisitians upon Soill and conscience produced)2 Could not attend, The Saids Lords of her Majesties Privie Councell Confynes the said John Abercrombie to his lodgings in Edinburgh till farder orders, And appoynts him to give bond, and find Sufficient Caution acted in the books of Privie Councell that he Shall appear befor ther lordships when called for, And in the mean tyme that he Shall live peaceably wnder and with all Submission to ther Majesties Government, And Shall not act, consult, nor contryve any thing to the prejudice therof, nor converse nor corresponde with any of her Majesties rebells wnder the penaltie of ane thousand merks Scots money In case he transgress any pairt of the premisses, And upon his granting of the said bond, allowes his former bond to be given up.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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Act confining John Abercrombie a priest

Sir Robert Forbes, having represented to the board that John Abercrombie, a suspected priest who was bound to present himself to the council this day, was come to this place, but by reason of his indisposition attested by two physicians upon soul and conscience produced could not attend, the said lords of her majesty’s privy council confine the said John Abercrombie to his lodgings in Edinburgh till further orders, and appoint him to give bond and find sufficient caution acted in the books of privy council that he shall appear before their lordships when called for, and in the meantime that he shall live peaceably under and with all submission to her majesty’s government, and shall not act, consult, nor contrive anything to the prejudice thereof, nor converse nor correspond with any of her majesty’s rebels under the penalty of 1,000 merks Scots money in case he transgress any part of the premisses. And upon his granting of the said bond, allows his former bond to be given up.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

2. Opening bracket missing.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

2. Opening bracket missing.

Letter: royal, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen for levieing Seamen

Letter from her Majestie to the Councell anent Listing of Seamen to Serve aboard her Majesties Royall Navie, Read and ordered to be Recorded, The Councell Recommends to Sir James Steuart her Majesties advocat to draw a proclamation in the termes of the forsaid Letter, and former proclamations of Councell anent levieing of Seamen for Serving her Majestie in the English fleet.
Sic Supra Scribitur Anne Regina
Right trustie and right2 well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trusty 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 Councelllors, wee greet yow well, Wheras wee have ordered one of our men of warr to convoy what Scots Ships are now3 heir into the Road of Leith, And haveing great occasion att this tyme for Seamen, Wee have given directions to the Captain of our said man of warr to ly some dayes in Leith road, And to receive what Seamen will voluntarly enter themselves to Serve in our Royall Navie, And for ther incouragment wee have ordered Fourtie Shillings Sterling to be payed to each Seaman at his entrie, And from that tyme they Shall have the Same pay and Intertainment that our English Seamen doe receive; Therfor it is our will and pelasure and wee recommend to your care to fall wpon Such methods as yow Judge proper for giveing nottice to all Seamen, that Such as are willing to enter into our Service onboard our fleet, May know wher to goe and List themselves, And yow are to give all other incouragment and assistance to our said Captain for raising Seamen that may be consistant with the laws of that our antient kingdome, Giving alewayes Speciall orders for preventing abuses and disorders in making these levies; wee have taken care to have our orders to our Admirality for prohibiting all press-masters to press or Sease any Seamen on board any Ships belonging to Scotland duly obsered, Wee doubt not of your care of what wee Recommend to yow; And So wee bid yow heartily fairwell. Given at our Court at Kensingtoun the Twentie Sevinth day of February 1705/6. And of our reigne the 4th year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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Letter from the queen for levying seamen

Letter from her majesty to the council concerning listing of seamen to serve aboard her majesty’s royal navy read and ordered to be recorded. The council recommends to Sir James Stewart, her majesty’s advocate, to draw a proclamation in the terms of the foresaid letter, and former proclamations of council concerning levying of seamen for serving her majesty in the English fleet.
Sic Supra Scribitur Anne Regina
Right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousins and councillor, 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 we have ordered one of our men of war to convoy what Scots ships are now here into the road of Leith, and having great occasion at this time for seamen, we have given directions to the captain of our said man of war to lie some days in Leith road, and to receive what seamen will voluntarily enter themselves to serve in our royal navy, and for their encouragement we have ordered 40s Sterling to be paid to each seaman at his entry, and from that time they shall have the same pay and entertainment that our English seamen do receive. Therefor it is our will and pleasure and we recommend to your care to fall upon such methods as you judge proper for giving notice to all seamen, that such as are willing to enter into our service onboard our fleet, may know where to go and list themselves, and you are to give all other encouragement and assistance to our said captain for raising seamen that may be consistent with the laws of that our ancient kingdom, giving always special orders for preventing abuses and disorders in making these levies. We have taken care to have our orders to our admiralty for prohibiting all press-masters to press or seize any seamen on board any ships belonging to Scotland duly observed. We doubt not of your care of what we recommend to you. And so we bid yow heartily farewell. Given at our court at Kensington 27 February 1705/6, and of our reign the fourth year. By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

2. Insertion.

3. Insertion.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

Procedure, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Procedure

[Crawford elected Preses]

In absence of the Lord high Chancellor, and Lord president of privie Counsell, The Earle of Craufurd elected preses.

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily

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[Crawford elected preses]

In absence of [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] the lord high chancellor and lord president of privy council, [John Lindsay] the earl of Crawford elected preses.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

Sederunt, 12 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Sutherland; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Levine; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Stair; Earl of Glasgow; Earl of Hoptoun; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Laird of Pollock; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Laird of Ormiestoun younger; Lord Provest of Edinburgh

At Edinburgh 12 March 1706. Council called extraordinarily1

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Sederunt

[John Lindsay] earl of Crawford; [John Gordon] earl of Sutherland; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [John Maitland] earl of Lauderdale; [David Melville] earl of Leven; [Charles Murray] earl of Dunmore; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [John Dalrymple] earl of Stair; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow; [Charles Hope] earl of Hopetoun; [Sir Hew Dalrymple] lord president of session; [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] lord register; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; [Robert Dundas] Lord Arniston; [William] Lord Anstruther; [Sir John Maxwell] laird of Pollok; Mr Francis Montgomerie; [John Cockburn] laird of Ormiston younger; [Sir Patrick Johnston] lord provost of Edinburgh

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 453.

Warrant, 7 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Warrand to Send a partie of the forces aboard the Royall Mary

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby Recommend to David Earle of Levine Commander in cheff of her Majesties forces within this kingdome To order ane partie of threttie three Sentinells (good and Sufficient men) well armed, and duly Commanded by ane Livetennant with two Serjeants, Three Corporalls and ane Drum, To repair to Leith upon the thretteinth day of March instant, And ther to be Shipped aboard her Majesties Ship and man of warr, The Royall Mary Captain James Hamillton Commander, there to continue dureing his cruise.

At Edinburgh 7 March 1706

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Warrant to send a party of the forces aboard the Royal Mary

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby recommend to David [Melville] earl of Leven, commander in chief of her majesty’s forces within this kingdom, to order a party of thirty-three sentinels (good and sufficient men) well armed, and duly commanded by a lieutenant with two sergeants, three corporals and a drum, to repair to Leith upon 30 March instant, and there to be shipped aboard her majesty’s ship and man of war, he Royal Mary, Captain James Hamilton commander, there to continue during his cruise.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 452.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 452.

Order, 7 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Order

Sailling orders and Instructions for Captain James Hamillton

By the Lords of her Majesties most honourable privie Councell of the Kingdome of Scotland, The Instructions following are Given to Captain James Hamillton Commander of her Majesties Ship the Royall Mary, In prosecution and for better executeing his Commission, And to be by him punctuallie observed wpon his perrill.
First yow are att and against the fourteinth day of March instant to Saill from the Road of Leith to the northward, and take under your Convoy all vessells bound that way, and carefully to see each of them safe into ther harbours so farr as Orknay, Then yow are to returne betwixt and the First day of Apryll nixt to come to the road of Leith, wind and weather serveing, att which tyme yow are to goe northward in Company with the Royall William Commanded by Captain Thomas Gordon, and to receive orders from him from tyme to tyme, as Commander, And in your first returne to the road of Leith, yow are to call alonge the coast for vessells bound to the first. Secondly, If no vessells be ready to come out of harbours when yow call, yow are to cruize then dayes betwixt Tinmouth-barr and Orknay, And Call at Tinmouth for what vessells may be ther bound for the Firth, whom yow are carefully to See within the Island May. Thirdly. Yow are carefully from tyme to tyme to advyse ws of all that occurrs dureing your cruize. Fourthly. Yow are to defend yourselfe and all Ships wnder your Convoy against all her Majesties enemyes, whither French or Spainiards, and all others with whom her Majestie is at present ingaged in warr, who shall indeavour to attack yow to the outmost of your power, And to indeavour by all your force to Subdue them, and make and bring them in as pryze, to be declaired such Fifthly. yow are also as yow find occasion, and yourselfe in condition, To attack and Sett upon all her Majesties Saids enemyes, And indeavour by all your force to Subdue them, and Sease ther Ships and goods. Sixthly. Yow are also to Search all Ships goeing to or comeing from France or Spaine, or any of the dominions belonging to the Saids Kingdoms, And if yow find them carrieing Counterband goods to any enemyes Countrey, To Sease them, ther Ships, and haill goods, and bring them in as pryze. Sevinthly. yow are to keep exact journalls of all that occurrs dureing your cruize, And to observe the tyme of your Cruising, and all other articles contained in your Contract with the Lords of her Majesties Thesaury Given att Edinburgh the Sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and Six years.

At Edinburgh 7 March 1706

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Sailing orders and instructions for Captain James Hamilton

By the lords of her majesty’s most honourable privy council of the kingdom of Scotland, the instructions following are given to Captain James Hamilton, commander of her majesty’s ship the Royal Mary, in prosecution and for better executing his commission, and to be by him punctually observed upon his peril.
Firstly, you are at and against 14 March instant to sail from the road of Leith to the northward, and take under your convoy all vessels bound that way, and carefully to see each of them safe into their harbours so far as Orkney, then you are to return between [now] and 1 April next to come to the road of Leith, wind and weather serving, at which time you are to go northward in company with the Royal William, commanded by Captain Thomas Gordon, and to receive orders from him from time to time, as commander, and in your first return to the road of Leith, you are to call along the coast for vessels bound to the first. Secondly, if no vessels be ready to come out of harbours when you call, you are to cruise then days between Tynemouth bar and Orkney, and call at Tynemouth for what vessels may be there bound for the firth, whom you are carefully to see within the Isle of May. Thirdly, you are carefully from time to time to advise us of all that occurs during your cruise. Fourthly, you are to defend yourself and all ships under your convoy against all her majesty’s enemies, whether French or Spanish, and all others with whom her majesty is at present engaged in war, who shall endeavour to attack you to the utmost of your power, and to endeavour by all your force to subdue them, and make and bring them in as prize, to be declared such. Fifthly, you are also as you find occasion, and yourself in condition, to attack and set upon all her majesty’s said enemies, and endeavour by all your force to subdue them, and seize their ships and goods. Sixthly, you are also to search all ships going to or coming from France or Spain, or any of the dominions belonging to the said kingdoms, and if you find them carrying contraband goods to any enemy’s country, to seize them, their ships, and whole goods, and bring them in as prize. Seventhly, you are to keep exact journals of all that occurs during your cruise, and to observe the time of your cruising, and all other articles contained in your contract with the lords of her majesty’s treasury. Given at Edinburgh 7 March 1706.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 452.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 452.

Order, 7 March 1706, Edinburgh

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Order

Sailling orders and Instructions for Captain Matthew Campbell

By the Lords of her Majesties most honourable privie Councell of the Kingdome of Scotland, The Instructions following are given to Captain Matthew Campbell Commander of her Majesties Ship the Dumbarton Castle, In prosecution and for better executeing of his Commission, And to be by him punctuallie observed wpon his perrill.
First yow are to be in readiness and Saill from Newport Glasgow To the mouth of Clyde against the fyfteinth day of March instant, wind and weather Serving. Secondly And from thence yow are to cruise betwixt the Isle of Tarrie and the Mule of Galloway, And fraught the length of Lambie Island near Dumbline, And to take and have wnder your protection and Convoy all vessells and Ships belonging to her Majesties Subjects that Shall fall in your way in that Cruize, and conduct them safely to ther respective ports. Thirdly. Yow are to defend yourself and Ships wnder youw Convoy Against all her Majesties enemies, whither French or Spainyeards, and all others with whom her Majestie is at present ingaged in warr, who Shall presume to attack yow, to the outermost of your power, And to endeavour by all your force to Subdue them And to bring them in as pryze to be declaired such. Fourthly. Yow are also, as yow find occasion and yourselfe in condition to attack and sett upon all her Majesties enemies, And indeavour by all your force to Subdue them, and Sease ther Ships and goods. Fyfthly. Yow are also to Search all Ships goeing to or comeing from France and Spaine, or any of the dominions belonging to any of the saids kingdoms, And if yow find them carrieing Counterband goods to any enemies Countrie, To Seaze them ther Ships and haill goods, And bring them in as pryze. Sixthly yow are to observe the tyme of your Cruiseing, and all other articles Contained in your Contract with the Lords of her Majesties Theasaury. Sevinthly. Yow are carefully from tyme to tyme to advyse ws of all that occurrs dureing your Cruize Given at Edinburgh this sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and Six years.

At Edinburgh 7 March 1706

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Sailing orders and instructions for Captain Matthew Campbell

By the lords of her majesty’s most honourable privy council of the kingdom of Scotland, the instructions following are given to Captain Matthew Campbell, commander of her majesty’s Ship the Dumbarton Castle, in prosecution and for better executing of his commission, and to be by him punctually observed upon his peril.
Firstly, you are to be in readiness and sail from Newport Glasgow to the mouth of Clyde against 15 March instant, wind and weather serving. Secondly, and from thence you are to cruise between the Isle of Tiree and the Mull of Galloway, and fraught the length of Lambay Island near Dublin, and to take and have under your protection and convoy all vessels and ships belonging to her majesty’s subjects that shall fall in your way in that cruise, and conduct them safely to their respective ports. Thirdly, you are to defend yourself and ships under your convoy against all her majesty’s enemies, whether French or Spanish, and all others with whom her majesty is at present engaged in war, who shall presume to attack you, to the utmost of your power, and to endeavour by all your force to subdue them and to bring them in as prize to be declared such. Fourthly, you are also, as you find occasion and yourself in condition, to attack and set upon all her majesty’s enemies, and endeavour by all your force to subdue them, and seize their ships and goods. Fifthly, you are also to search all ships going to or coming from France and Spain, or any of the dominions belonging to any of the said kingdoms, and if you find them carrying contraband goods to any enemy’s country, to seize them, their ships, and whole goods, and bring them in as prize. Sixthly, you are to observe the time of your cruising and all other articles contained in your contract with the lords of her majesty’s treasury. Seventhly, you are carefully from time to time to advise us of all that occurs during your cruise. Given at Edinburgh this 7 March 1706.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 451-2.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 451-2.