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Letter: royal, 27 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen anent the Admirality of Orkney and Zetland

Letter from the Queens Majestie To the Counsell anent the Admirality of Orknay and Zeatland which was formerly read in Counsell, and remitted to a Committie, being this day again read, The samen was ordered to be recorded, and is as follows
Sic Suprascribitur Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor etc Wee greet yow well, Being informed that the Ratifications, which wee have granted of the Duke of Lenox his Commissions to Sir Robert Forbes and Mr James Graham to be Judges, and to Mr Daniell Hamillton to be Clerk of the Admiralitie in that our antient kingdome to pass under our great seall per Saltum, Maybe understood to extend to the Isles of Orknay and Zetland, as being expressly mentioned in the saids Commissions by us Ratified; albeit it was and is our intention that the saids Ratifications should only be of the Duke of Lenox’s saids Commissions In so farr as the Duke had right to grant the same, which did not extend to the saids Isles, which we never in his possession as Admirall, And whereof the Admirality is expressly annexed to the Crown, by the act of parliament in the year 1669. Lykeas by our Commission dated the Twentie fyfth day of August Jaj vijc and two years, wee did Constitut Mr Robert Douglas Son to the late Earle of Mortoun, and Sir Archbald Stewart of Burray to be Commissioners and Judges of the Admirality of the saids Isles of Orknay and Zeatland dureing our pleasure, as purposeing and being resolved that any Commission granted or to be granted by ws of the Admirality of the saids Isles, Shall only be dureing pleasure; Therfor wee have thought fitt heirby to declaire that the forsaid Ratifications shall extend no further then the Commissions granted by the said Duke of Lenox, and the right he had to grant the same, And that they shall not be understood as any Revocation of our said Commission granted to the said Mr Robert Douglas, and Sir Archbald Steuart dureing our pleasure, which wee purpose Shall Still depend upon our pleasure as said is; And this our declaration wee will and ordaine to be Intimat Judicially to the saids Sir Robert Forbes, and Mr James Graham, and Mr Daniell Hamillton; And they discharged to make use of our saids Ratifications any maner of way, In so farr as may be extended to the saids Isles of Orkney and Zetland; and that these presents be recorded in the Books of our privie Counsell, and also of our Exchequer, there to remaine as a clear verification of our mynd and intention in the premisses, To prevent all debates touching the same; So wee bidd yow heartily fairwell: Given att our Court att St James’s the sixth day of March 1707/6. And of our reigne the third year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Seafeild.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie Sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and sevine yeirs

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen anent the Admirality of Orkney and Zetland

Letter from the Queens Majestie To the Counsell anent the Admirality of Orknay and Zeatland which was formerly read in Counsell, and remitted to a Committie, being this day again read, The samen was ordered to be recorded, and is as follows
Sic Suprascribitur Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor etc Wee greet yow well, Being informed that the Ratifications, which wee have granted of the Duke of Lenox his Commissions to Sir Robert Forbes and Mr James Graham to be Judges, and to Mr Daniell Hamillton to be Clerk of the Admiralitie in that our antient kingdome to pass under our great seall per Saltum, Maybe understood to extend to the Isles of Orknay and Zetland, as being expressly mentioned in the saids Commissions by us Ratified; albeit it was and is our intention that the saids Ratifications should only be of the Duke of Lenox’s saids Commissions In so farr as the Duke had right to grant the same, which did not extend to the saids Isles, which we never in his possession as Admirall, And whereof the Admirality is expressly annexed to the Crown, by the act of parliament in the year 1669. Lykeas by our Commission dated the Twentie fyfth day of August Jaj vijc and two years, wee did Constitut Mr Robert Douglas Son to the late Earle of Mortoun, and Sir Archbald Stewart of Burray to be Commissioners and Judges of the Admirality of the saids Isles of Orknay and Zeatland dureing our pleasure, as purposeing and being resolved that any Commission granted or to be granted by ws of the Admirality of the saids Isles, Shall only be dureing pleasure; Therfor wee have thought fitt heirby to declaire that the forsaid Ratifications shall extend no further then the Commissions granted by the said Duke of Lenox, and the right he had to grant the same, And that they shall not be understood as any Revocation of our said Commission granted to the said Mr Robert Douglas, and Sir Archbald Steuart dureing our pleasure, which wee purpose Shall Still depend upon our pleasure as said is; And this our declaration wee will and ordaine to be Intimat Judicially to the saids Sir Robert Forbes, and Mr James Graham, and Mr Daniell Hamillton; And they discharged to make use of our saids Ratifications any maner of way, In so farr as may be extended to the saids Isles of Orkney and Zetland; and that these presents be recorded in the Books of our privie Counsell, and also of our Exchequer, there to remaine as a clear verification of our mynd and intention in the premisses, To prevent all debates touching the same; So wee bidd yow heartily fairwell: Given att our Court att St James’s the sixth day of March 1707/6. And of our reigne the third year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Seafeild.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 498.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 498.

Letter: royal, 27 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

[Letter anent priests and Jesuits]

Letter from the Queen to the Counsell anent preists and Jesuits being read was ordered to be recorded.2

Att Edinburgh the Twentie Sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and sevine yeirs

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Letter: royal

[Letter anent priests and Jesuits]

Letter from the Queen to the Counsell anent preists and Jesuits being read was ordered to be recorded.2

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

2. The letter is not recorded. The rest of p.497 has been left blank, with the record resuming half-way down p.498.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

2. The letter is not recorded. The rest of p.497 has been left blank, with the record resuming half-way down p.498.

Letter: royal, 27 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen adding Sir Robert Dickson to the Counsell

Letter from the Queen to the Councell adding Sir Robert Dickson of Inveresk to the Counsell being Read, was ordered to be recorded, and Sir Rot being called in qualified himselfe to her Majestie by swearing the oath of alleadgance and Subscribeing the same with the assureance, and the Lord high Chancellor did administrat to him the oath de fidelii, and then he took his place att the Board accordingly.
Followes her Majesties Letter
Sic Superscribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and Right well beloved Cousine and Councellor etc. Wee greet yow well, Wheras in consideration of the Loyaltie and abilities of our right trustie and well beloved Sir Robert Dicksone of Inveresk Barronet, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of that our Kingdome; These are therefore to authorize and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Counsell In the ordinary forme and methode in such cases accustomed; For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant; and so wee bidd yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court att Windsor Castell the twelfth day of August Jaj vijc and Six, and of our reigne the fyfthe year By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie Sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and sevine yeirs

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen adding Sir Robert Dickson to the Counsell

Letter from the Queen to the Councell adding Sir Robert Dickson of Inveresk to the Counsell being Read, was ordered to be recorded, and Sir Rot being called in qualified himselfe to her Majestie by swearing the oath of alleadgance and Subscribeing the same with the assureance, and the Lord high Chancellor did administrat to him the oath de fidelii, and then he took his place att the Board accordingly.
Followes her Majesties Letter
Sic Superscribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and Right well beloved Cousine and Councellor etc. Wee greet yow well, Wheras in consideration of the Loyaltie and abilities of our right trustie and well beloved Sir Robert Dicksone of Inveresk Barronet, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of that our Kingdome; These are therefore to authorize and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Counsell In the ordinary forme and methode in such cases accustomed; For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant; and so wee bidd yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court att Windsor Castell the twelfth day of August Jaj vijc and Six, and of our reigne the fyfthe year By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Loudoun.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

Sederunt, 27 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Weemes; Earl of Galloway; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarres; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Hundfoord; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Roseberrie; Earl of Glasgow; Lord Elibank; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr Montgomrie; Sir Rot Sinclair; Sir Rot Dicksone; Laird of Prestongrange; Livt Coll Erskine

Att Edinburgh the Twentie Sevinth day of March Jaj vijc and sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Weemes; Earl of Galloway; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarres; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Hundfoord; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Roseberrie; Earl of Glasgow; Lord Elibank; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr Montgomrie; Sir Rot Sinclair; Sir Rot Dicksone; Laird of Prestongrange; Livt Coll Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

Act, 19 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Act

Repryve to George Rattray

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and the Right Honorable The Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell Heirby Repryve George Rattray formerly condemned for the crymes of Sorcery, witchcraft etc from the Last fryday of March instant to the second Thursday of November nixt insueing inclusive, and her Majesties high Commissioner, and remanent Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell, Ordaines the said sentence to be putt in execution at the said tyme Sic Subscibritur Queensberrie Commissioner. Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose. P. Mar. S. Loudoun. S. Buchan. Hadingtoun. Glasgow. Bellcarras.

Att Holyrudehouse the Nynteinth day of March Jaj vijc and Sevine years

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Act

Repryve to George Rattray

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and the Right Honorable The Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell Heirby Repryve George Rattray formerly condemned for the crymes of Sorcery, witchcraft etc from the Last fryday of March instant to the second Thursday of November nixt insueing inclusive, and her Majesties high Commissioner, and remanent Lords of her Majesties privie Counsell, Ordaines the said sentence to be putt in execution at the said tyme Sic Subscibritur Queensberrie Commissioner. Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose. P. Mar. S. Loudoun. S. Buchan. Hadingtoun. Glasgow. Bellcarras.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

Sederunt, 19 March 1707, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.S.; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Hadingtoun; Earl of Bellcarras3

Att Holyrudehouse the Nynteinth day of March Jaj vijc and Sevine years1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.S.; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Hadingtoun; Earl of Bellcarras3

1. NRS, PC1/53, 496.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

3. There is a gap here in the MS, suggesting that more names should have been recorded in the sederunt.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 496.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 497.

3. There is a gap here in the MS, suggesting that more names should have been recorded in the sederunt.

Commission by the Council, 24 February 1707, Edinburgh

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Commission by the Council

Commission to the Earl of Levine to be Steuart principall of Strathearne etc.

Her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of privie Councell Considering that the offices of Steuart principall of the Steuartrie and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the Regalitie of Drummond is vaccant and non exerceing the same, In respect of James Lord Drummond, Steuart principall of the said Steuartrie, and Lord of the said Regalitie, and who ought to appoynt a Stewart and Baillie therin, His being wnqualified, and not haveing Sworne and Signed the oath of alleadgance to her Majestie, nor haveing Signed the assureance Conforme to the acts of parliament and proclamations of Councell made theranent. Therfore to have made constituted and ordained; Lykeas his Grace, and the saids Lords of her Majesties privie Councell by these presents Makes, Constituts and ordains David Earle of Levine Lord Balgonie etc To be Steuart principall of the said Stewartie, and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the Regalitie of Drummond; Giveing and Granting wnto him (dureing the Councells pleasure only, or ay and quhill the said Lord Drummond or his Successors be qualified in the termes of the saids acts of parliament and proclamations of Councell) the offices of Steuart principall of the said Steuartrie and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the said Regalitie of Drummond; with all and sundrie powers, Jurisidctions priviledges, prehemenicies, fees, duties, casualities, profites, liberties, and immunities whatsomever therto belonging, as the samen wer possest and enjoyed by any preceeding Steuart principall or Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie; With power to the said David Earle of Levine dureing the Space forsaid to use and exerce the saids offces of Steuart principall and Baillie within the said Steuartrie and Regalitie by Sitting and holding of Courts, Judgeing decydeing and determineing in all actions, causes, as well civill as Criminall, Bloodwits and ryots upon lyfe and limb, and all other actions and affairs pertaining to the saids offices of Stewart principall and Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie alse fully and freely in all respects and conditions as any other Stewart or Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regality was in use and had right to doe of befor, and to make, creat and Substitut deputs and Substituts wnder him in the saids offices (for whom he is to be answerable) with Clerks, officers, Serjeants, dempsters and other servants of Court, and the Samen als oft as need beis, to alter and change, and to intromett with and uptake all fees, casualities, commodites, duties and profits belonging to the saids offices, dureing the space abovementioned with all boodwits, escheats, and amerciaments of the saids Courts of Stewartrie and Regality and generallie with power to the said David Earle of Levine as Steuart principall and Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie, To doe, use and exerce all and Sundrie other things concerning, pertaining and Belonging to the saids offices of Stewart principall and Baillie of the said Steuartrie and Regality dureing the Space forsaid, als fully and freely in all respects as any other Steuart or Baillie therof hes done, used or exerced. The said David Earle of Levine befor he enter to exerce the saids offices of Steuart principall and Baillie of the said Steuartrie and Regalitie first Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Signeing the Same with the assureance to her Majestie Conforme to the Acts of Parliament and proclamations of Councell made theranent: Given att Edinburgh the Twentie fourt day of February Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs Sic Subscribitur Queensberrie Commissioner Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose P. Mar S. Loudoun S. Mortoun. Glencairne. Dallhousie. Northesk. Kintoir. Cromartie. Stair. Glasgow. Ilay.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Commission by the Council

Commission to the Earl of Levine to be Steuart principall of Strathearne etc.

Her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of privie Councell Considering that the offices of Steuart principall of the Steuartrie and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the Regalitie of Drummond is vaccant and non exerceing the same, In respect of James Lord Drummond, Steuart principall of the said Steuartrie, and Lord of the said Regalitie, and who ought to appoynt a Stewart and Baillie therin, His being wnqualified, and not haveing Sworne and Signed the oath of alleadgance to her Majestie, nor haveing Signed the assureance Conforme to the acts of parliament and proclamations of Councell made theranent. Therfore to have made constituted and ordained; Lykeas his Grace, and the saids Lords of her Majesties privie Councell by these presents Makes, Constituts and ordains David Earle of Levine Lord Balgonie etc To be Steuart principall of the said Stewartie, and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the Regalitie of Drummond; Giveing and Granting wnto him (dureing the Councells pleasure only, or ay and quhill the said Lord Drummond or his Successors be qualified in the termes of the saids acts of parliament and proclamations of Councell) the offices of Steuart principall of the said Steuartrie and Lordshipe of Strathearne and Ballquhidder, and Baillie of the said Regalitie of Drummond; with all and sundrie powers, Jurisidctions priviledges, prehemenicies, fees, duties, casualities, profites, liberties, and immunities whatsomever therto belonging, as the samen wer possest and enjoyed by any preceeding Steuart principall or Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie; With power to the said David Earle of Levine dureing the Space forsaid to use and exerce the saids offces of Steuart principall and Baillie within the said Steuartrie and Regalitie by Sitting and holding of Courts, Judgeing decydeing and determineing in all actions, causes, as well civill as Criminall, Bloodwits and ryots upon lyfe and limb, and all other actions and affairs pertaining to the saids offices of Stewart principall and Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie alse fully and freely in all respects and conditions as any other Stewart or Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regality was in use and had right to doe of befor, and to make, creat and Substitut deputs and Substituts wnder him in the saids offices (for whom he is to be answerable) with Clerks, officers, Serjeants, dempsters and other servants of Court, and the Samen als oft as need beis, to alter and change, and to intromett with and uptake all fees, casualities, commodites, duties and profits belonging to the saids offices, dureing the space abovementioned with all boodwits, escheats, and amerciaments of the saids Courts of Stewartrie and Regality and generallie with power to the said David Earle of Levine as Steuart principall and Baillie of the said Stewartrie and Regalitie, To doe, use and exerce all and Sundrie other things concerning, pertaining and Belonging to the saids offices of Stewart principall and Baillie of the said Steuartrie and Regality dureing the Space forsaid, als fully and freely in all respects as any other Steuart or Baillie therof hes done, used or exerced. The said David Earle of Levine befor he enter to exerce the saids offices of Steuart principall and Baillie of the said Steuartrie and Regalitie first Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Signeing the Same with the assureance to her Majestie Conforme to the Acts of Parliament and proclamations of Councell made theranent: Given att Edinburgh the Twentie fourt day of February Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs Sic Subscribitur Queensberrie Commissioner Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose P. Mar S. Loudoun S. Mortoun. Glencairne. Dallhousie. Northesk. Kintoir. Cromartie. Stair. Glasgow. Ilay.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 496.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 496.

Letter: royal, 24 February 1707, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen adding the Earl of Stairs to the Councell

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell adding the Earle of Stairs to the Councell, Read and ordered to be recorded, and his lordship being present qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Subscrybeing the Same with the assurance, And the Lord high Chancellor did administrat to his lordship the oath de fideli, and therafter his lordship took his place att the Board accordingly.
Followes the tenor of the said Letter
Sic Suprascribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and 2 right intirely beloved Cousine and Councellor, 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 Loyaltie and abilities of our right trustie and well beloved Cousine John Earle of Stair, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of this our Kingdome; These are therfore to authorize and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Councell In the ordinary forme and methode in such cases accustomed; For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant, So wee bid yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court at Kensingtoun the twentie first day of January 1706/7 And of our reigne the fyfth yeir By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur David Nairne.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen adding the Earl of Stairs to the Councell

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell adding the Earle of Stairs to the Councell, Read and ordered to be recorded, and his lordship being present qualified himselfe to her Majestie by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, and Subscrybeing the Same with the assurance, And the Lord high Chancellor did administrat to his lordship the oath de fideli, and therafter his lordship took his place att the Board accordingly.
Followes the tenor of the said Letter
Sic Suprascribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and 2 right intirely beloved Cousine and Councellor, 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 Loyaltie and abilities of our right trustie and well beloved Cousine John Earle of Stair, wee have thought fitt to add him to the privie Councell of this our Kingdome; These are therfore to authorize and requyre yow to admitt and receive him into that our privie Councell In the ordinary forme and methode in such cases accustomed; For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant, So wee bid yow heartily fairwell; Given att our Court at Kensingtoun the twentie first day of January 1706/7 And of our reigne the fyfth yeir By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur David Nairne.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495-6.

2. The words ‘well b’ scored out.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495-6.

2. The words ‘well b’ scored out.

Sederunt, 24 February 1707, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.S.; Earl of Mar S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Dallhousie; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Hyndfoord; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Stair; Earl of Glasgow T.d.; Earl of Islay; Lord Pollwarth; Lord Forbes; Lord President of Session; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Pollock; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Laird of Cavers Douglas; Livt Colonell Erskine

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.S.; Earl of Mar S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Dallhousie; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Hyndfoord; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Stair; Earl of Glasgow T.d.; Earl of Islay; Lord Pollwarth; Lord Forbes; Lord President of Session; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Pollock; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Laird of Cavers Douglas; Livt Colonell Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

Act, 25 January 1707, Edinburgh

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Act

Liberation To John Porterfeild and James Weir

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of privie Councell Doe heirby Recommend to David Earle of Levine Constable and Governor of the Castle of Edinburgh, and in his absence Gives order and warrant to the nixt Comanding officer there, Instantly and without delay To Sett the persons of John Porterfeild Servitor to the Dutches of Hamilltoun, and James Weir present Theasaurer of Hamillton att libertie furth of the said Castle upon their giveing bond and finding Sufficient Caution acted in the Books of privie Councell, To appear befor the privie Councell when called for; And in the mean tyme that they Shall Live peaceably under and with all Submission to her Majesties government, and shall not consult nor contryve any thing to the prejudice therof, nor converse nor correspond with any rebells, wnder the penaltie of ane thousand merks Scots money each of them In case they transgress any pairt of the premises.

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fyfth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Act

Liberation To John Porterfeild and James Weir

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of privie Councell Doe heirby Recommend to David Earle of Levine Constable and Governor of the Castle of Edinburgh, and in his absence Gives order and warrant to the nixt Comanding officer there, Instantly and without delay To Sett the persons of John Porterfeild Servitor to the Dutches of Hamilltoun, and James Weir present Theasaurer of Hamillton att libertie furth of the said Castle upon their giveing bond and finding Sufficient Caution acted in the Books of privie Councell, To appear befor the privie Councell when called for; And in the mean tyme that they Shall Live peaceably under and with all Submission to her Majesties government, and shall not consult nor contryve any thing to the prejudice therof, nor converse nor correspond with any rebells, wnder the penaltie of ane thousand merks Scots money each of them In case they transgress any pairt of the premises.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.