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Procedure, 9 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure

The Earle of Seafeild qualified himselfe as Secretary of State

Oath of Alleadgence sworn And the samen with the Assurance signed By James Earle of Seafeild As one of Her Majesties secretaries of state for this Kingdome Att Saint James’s the first day of November instant, In presence of John Marquis of Tweddale, Lord high Chancellor, and John Earle of Roxburgh on of her Majesties secretaries of state for this Kingdome Being read was ordered to be recorded and put up amongst oaths

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure

The Earle of Seafeild qualified himselfe as Secretary of State

Oath of Alleadgence sworn And the samen with the Assurance signed By James Earle of Seafeild As one of Her Majesties secretaries of state for this Kingdome Att Saint James’s the first day of November instant, In presence of John Marquis of Tweddale, Lord high Chancellor, and John Earle of Roxburgh on of her Majesties secretaries of state for this Kingdome Being read was ordered to be recorded and put up amongst oaths

1. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

Sederunt, 9 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of November Jaj vijc and seven1 years2

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Sederunt

Marquis of Annandale p:C:; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Leven; Earl of Forfar; Lord Advocat; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Mr Fran: Montgomery; Laird of Stevenson; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of November Jaj vijc and seven1 years2

A1704/11/83

Sederunt

Marquis of Annandale p:C:; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Leven; Earl of Forfar; Lord Advocat; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Mr Fran: Montgomery; Laird of Stevenson; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

1. Clerical error. This should read ‘four’.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

3. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

1. Clerical error. This should read ‘four’.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

3. NRS, PC1/53, 285.

Procedure: committee formed, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure: committee formed

Committee upon the petition By the Shyre of Elgine anent Justices of the peace

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing considerd the petition given into them By James Donaldson merchant in Edinburgh And the samen being read in there presence The saids Lords Doe heirby Nominat and Appoint The Earle of Lauderdale Lord Anstruther, and The Provest of Edinburgh. To be a Committee to consider the forsaid petition And the matter therin represented, And to report the nixt Councill day And declaires any two a Quorum.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure: committee formed

Committee upon the petition By the Shyre of Elgine anent Justices of the peace

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Haveing considerd the petition given into them By James Donaldson merchant in Edinburgh And the samen being read in there presence The saids Lords Doe heirby Nominat and Appoint The Earle of Lauderdale Lord Anstruther, and The Provest of Edinburgh. To be a Committee to consider the forsaid petition And the matter therin represented, And to report the nixt Councill day And declaires any two a Quorum.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

Procedure: committee formed, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure: committee formed

Committee anent the false Coyn and Coyners at Drumfreis

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Nominat and Appoint, The Earle of Lauderdale Lord Advocat and Mr Francis Montgomery To be a Committee to consider the Letter sent by the Magistrats of Drumfreis to the Lord president of privie Councill Togither with the Information Given by the saids Magistrats Anent the false Coyne and Coyners Discovered and found out ther And Recommends to the said Committee to meett to morrow at Tuelve of the Clock in the Midday And declaires any two a Quorum And to report.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure: committee formed

Committee anent the false Coyn and Coyners at Drumfreis

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Nominat and Appoint, The Earle of Lauderdale Lord Advocat and Mr Francis Montgomery To be a Committee to consider the Letter sent by the Magistrats of Drumfreis to the Lord president of privie Councill Togither with the Information Given by the saids Magistrats Anent the false Coyne and Coyners Discovered and found out ther And Recommends to the said Committee to meett to morrow at Tuelve of the Clock in the Midday And declaires any two a Quorum And to report.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

Order, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Order

Recommendation to the Theasaury Infavours of Rot Greirson and James Hunter

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Recommend Robert Greirson at the Kirk of Taynron and James Huntar in Craigencoen in the said paroch, To the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesties Theasaurie for five Hundred merks As their praemium in apprehending James Innes ane preist. And Recommends to the saids Lords Commissioners of Theasaury To cause present and ready payment be made accordingly.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Order

Recommendation to the Theasaury Infavours of Rot Greirson and James Hunter

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Recommend Robert Greirson at the Kirk of Taynron and James Huntar in Craigencoen in the said paroch, To the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesties Theasaurie for five Hundred merks As their praemium in apprehending James Innes ane preist. And Recommends to the saids Lords Commissioners of Theasaury To cause present and ready payment be made accordingly.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

Procedure, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Oath of Alleadgence taken by David Earle of Leven As Governour and Constable of the Castle of Edinburgh

Oath of Alleadgeance sworn And the samen with the Assureance signed By David Earle of Leven As Governour and Constable of the Castle of Edinburgh In presence of Sir James Steuart Her Majesties Advocat upon the Tuenty Seventh day of October Last by past Being read was ordered to be recorded, And put up amongest oaths.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure

Oath of Alleadgence taken by David Earle of Leven As Governour and Constable of the Castle of Edinburgh

Oath of Alleadgeance sworn And the samen with the Assureance signed By David Earle of Leven As Governour and Constable of the Castle of Edinburgh In presence of Sir James Steuart Her Majesties Advocat upon the Tuenty Seventh day of October Last by past Being read was ordered to be recorded, And put up amongest oaths.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 284.

Procedure, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure

The Earle of Roxburgh took the oath of alleadgence As one of the secretaries of state for this Kingdome

Oath of Alleadgeance sworn And the samen with the Assureance signed By John Earle of Roxburgh As one of the secretaries of state for this Kingdome Att same James’s the sixteen day of October Last by past. In presence of the Earle of Seafeild Lord Chancellor, Being Read in Councill Was appointed to be recorded and put up amongst oaths.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure

The Earle of Roxburgh took the oath of alleadgence As one of the secretaries of state for this Kingdome

Oath of Alleadgeance sworn And the samen with the Assureance signed By John Earle of Roxburgh As one of the secretaries of state for this Kingdome Att same James’s the sixteen day of October Last by past. In presence of the Earle of Seafeild Lord Chancellor, Being Read in Councill Was appointed to be recorded and put up amongst oaths.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283-4.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283-4.

Procedure, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Sir Patrick Johnstoun receaved a Councellor

Sir Patrick Johnstoun Lord provest of Edinburgh being this day receaved and admitted a privie Councellor, Did qualifie himselfe to her Majestie By swearing the oath of Alleadgeance and subscriving the same with the assureance: And the Lord president Did tender to him the oath De fideli And thereafter he took his place at the board accordingly.

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and [four] years

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Procedure

Sir Patrick Johnstoun receaved a Councellor

Sir Patrick Johnstoun Lord provest of Edinburgh being this day receaved and admitted a privie Councellor, Did qualifie himselfe to her Majestie By swearing the oath of Alleadgeance and subscriving the same with the assureance: And the Lord president Did tender to him the oath De fideli And thereafter he took his place at the board accordingly.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

Sederunt, 7 November 1704, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Marquis of Annandale P:C:; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Forfar; Lord President of Session; Lord Advocat; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Mr Francis Montgomery; Laird of Stevenson; Laird of Carnwath; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the seventh day of November Jaj vijc and seven1 years2

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Sederunt

Marquis of Annandale P:C:; Earl of Lauderdale; Earl of Forfar; Lord President of Session; Lord Advocat; Lord Halcraig; Lord Anstruther; Lord Rankeillor; Mr Francis Montgomery; Laird of Stevenson; Laird of Carnwath; Lord Provost of Edinburgh

1. Clerical error. This should read ‘four’.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

3. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

1. Clerical error. This should read ‘four’.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

3. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

Procedure, 3 October 1704, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Recommendation to the Advocat and General Ramsay anent Mr Patrick Ogilvie

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Recommend to Sir James Steuart her Majesties Advocat To wryt to and advertise Mr Patrick Ogilvie to goe to the West Country with all convenient speed To attend the Execution of his Commission against the import of Irish victuall. And Recommends to Livetennant General George Ramsay Commander in Cheiff of her Majesties forces with all convenient speed and Dispatch To send up to the Western Coasts ane party of Fourty foot and Twenty Dragoons To assist the said Mr Patrick in the Execution of his Commission And to continue under his Direction as formerly And Discharges the said party to be recalled till farder orders of Councill according to the former Recommendation direct to him theranent

Att Edinburgh the Thrid day of October Jaj vijc and four years

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Procedure

Recommendation to the Advocat and General Ramsay anent Mr Patrick Ogilvie

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Recommend to Sir James Steuart her Majesties Advocat To wryt to and advertise Mr Patrick Ogilvie to goe to the West Country with all convenient speed To attend the Execution of his Commission against the import of Irish victuall. And Recommends to Livetennant General George Ramsay Commander in Cheiff of her Majesties forces with all convenient speed and Dispatch To send up to the Western Coasts ane party of Fourty foot and Twenty Dragoons To assist the said Mr Patrick in the Execution of his Commission And to continue under his Direction as formerly And Discharges the said party to be recalled till farder orders of Councill according to the former Recommendation direct to him theranent

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 283.