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Sederunt, 25 January 1707, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Twentie fyfth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Duke of Argyle; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Dallhousie; Earl of Galloway; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Levine; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarras; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Kintore; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Marchmount; Earl of Cromertie; Earl of Glasgow; Earl of Islay; Lord Carmichell; Lord Forbes; Lord Ross; Lord Torphichen; Lord Register; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Enstruther; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Sir Robert Sinclar; Laird of Prestongrange; Laird of Ormieston younger; Laird of Grant; Livt Colonell Erskine

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fyfth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Duke of Argyle; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Dallhousie; Earl of Galloway; Earl of Findlater; Earl of Levine; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarras; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Kintore; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Marchmount; Earl of Cromertie; Earl of Glasgow; Earl of Islay; Lord Carmichell; Lord Forbes; Lord Ross; Lord Torphichen; Lord Register; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Enstruther; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Sir Robert Sinclar; Laird of Prestongrange; Laird of Ormieston younger; Laird of Grant; Livt Colonell Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 495.

Act, 18 January 1707, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Act

Commutation of Lauchlane Rattrays Sentence of death to Banishment

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of privie Councell Doe heirby Commute and Change the Sentence of death pronounced Against Lauchlane Rattray by the Commissioners appoynted for his tryall for the crymes of Charmeing, Sorcery and Witchcraft from death to banishment furth of this kingdome, And discharges the said sentence of death to be putt to execution against the said Lawchlane2 Rattray in tyme comeing, And in place therof Decerns and Ordains the said Lauchlane to be transported abroad as a recruit, And for that effect appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Inverness and Keepers of ther Tollbooth to delyver the persone of the said Lawchlane Rattray to Livetennant Alexander Ogilvie in etc Redgment to be transported as said is, without payment of house dues, or any other expenses whatsomever, and discharges the said Lauchlane to returne to the kingdome without her Majesties or the Councells leave, wnder the paine of death Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar Montrose P. Mar. S. Bellcarres. Eglintoun. Glasgow. De-Loraine. Forbes. Alexander Campbell. Gilbert Eliot.

Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Act

Commutation of Lauchlane Rattrays Sentence of death to Banishment

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of privie Councell Doe heirby Commute and Change the Sentence of death pronounced Against Lauchlane Rattray by the Commissioners appoynted for his tryall for the crymes of Charmeing, Sorcery and Witchcraft from death to banishment furth of this kingdome, And discharges the said sentence of death to be putt to execution against the said Lawchlane2 Rattray in tyme comeing, And in place therof Decerns and Ordains the said Lauchlane to be transported abroad as a recruit, And for that effect appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Inverness and Keepers of ther Tollbooth to delyver the persone of the said Lawchlane Rattray to Livetennant Alexander Ogilvie in etc Redgment to be transported as said is, without payment of house dues, or any other expenses whatsomever, and discharges the said Lauchlane to returne to the kingdome without her Majesties or the Councells leave, wnder the paine of death Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar Montrose P. Mar. S. Bellcarres. Eglintoun. Glasgow. De-Loraine. Forbes. Alexander Campbell. Gilbert Eliot.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494-5.

2. Insertion above the word ‘George’, which has been scored out.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494-5.

2. Insertion above the word ‘George’, which has been scored out.

Act, 18 January 1707, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Act

Repryve to George Rattray

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of Privie Councell Doe heirby Repryve George Rattray Sentenced to death for the Crymes of Charmeing, Sorcery and witchcraft from the last Fryday of January instant to the Last Fryday of March nixt to come; And discharges the Said Sentence of death to be putt in execution against him till the said day; And Appoynts and Ordains the Magistrats of Inverness To See and cause the said Sentence of death pronounced against the said George Rattray by the Commissioners appoynted for his tryall, To be putt in execution Against him the Said Last Fryday of March nixt att the Same place, And in the Same maner mentioned in the Said Sentence Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose P. Mar S. Bellcarras. Eglingtoun. Glasgow. De-Loraine. Forbes. Alexander Campbell. Gilbert Eliot

Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs

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Act

Repryve to George Rattray

Her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of Privie Councell Doe heirby Repryve George Rattray Sentenced to death for the Crymes of Charmeing, Sorcery and witchcraft from the last Fryday of January instant to the Last Fryday of March nixt to come; And discharges the Said Sentence of death to be putt in execution against him till the said day; And Appoynts and Ordains the Magistrats of Inverness To See and cause the said Sentence of death pronounced against the said George Rattray by the Commissioners appoynted for his tryall, To be putt in execution Against him the Said Last Fryday of March nixt att the Same place, And in the Same maner mentioned in the Said Sentence Sic Subscribitur Seafeild Cancellar. Montrose P. Mar S. Bellcarras. Eglingtoun. Glasgow. De-Loraine. Forbes. Alexander Campbell. Gilbert Eliot

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

Sederunt, 18 January 1707, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Levine; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarras; Earl of Kintore; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Glasgow; Earl of De Loraine; Lord Carmichell; Lord Forbes; Lord Ross; Lord President of Session; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Cessnock; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Sir Rot Sinclar; Lord Provest of Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Eighteinth day of January Jaj vijc and Sevine yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Levine; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarras; Earl of Kintore; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Glasgow; Earl of De Loraine; Lord Carmichell; Lord Forbes; Lord Ross; Lord President of Session; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Cessnock; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Sir Rot Sinclar; Lord Provest of Edinburgh

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

Procedure: committee formed, 28 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrude-house the Twentie eight day of December Jaj vijc and six yeirs

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Procedure: committee formed

Committie anent proclamation of parliament, and secureing the peace of the Kingdom

Her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of Privie Councell Doe heirby Nominat and Appoynt the Marques of Montrose, Lord President of Privie Councell, The Duke of Argyle, The Earles of Marr and Loudoun, Marchmount, Stair, Glasgow and Isla, The Lords President of Session, The Register and Justice Clerk, To be a Committie for receiving Information from the Magistrats of Edinburgh, Stirling, Queensferrie and Leith anent what persons comes to Edinburgh, and pases Stirling bridge Queensferrie and the passage att Leith from tyme to tyme, And for considering upon the most proper methods for executeing the proclamation of parliament, And to prepare overtures for preventing tumultuary ryseings, And preserveing the peace of the Kingdome, and declairs any Four a Quorum, And recommends to the said Committie to meet als oft as they Shall find necessar, And to report with ther first conveniencie.

At Holyroodhouse 28 December 1706

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Procedure: committee formed

Committee concerning proclamation of parliament, and securing the peace of the kingdom

[James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of privy council do hereby nominate and appoint [James Graham] the marquis of Montrose president of council, [John Campbell] the duke of Argyll, [John Erskine] the earl of Mar, [Hugh Campbell] the earl of Loudoun, [Patrick Hume] the earl of Marchmont, [John Dalrymple] the earl Stair, [David Boyle] the earl of Glasgow, [Archibald Campbell] the earl of Ilay, [Hew Dalrymple] the lord president of session, [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] the lord register, and [Adam Cockburn] the lord justice clerk to be a committee for receiving information from the magistrates of Edinburgh, Stirling, Queensferry, and Leith concerning what persons come to Edinburgh, and passes Stirling Bridge, Queensferry, and the passage at Leith from time to time, and for considering upon the most proper methods for executing the proclamation of parliament, and to prepare overtures for preventing tumultuary risings, and preserving the peace of the kingdom. And declare any four a quorum. And recommend to the said committee to meet as often as they shall find necessary, and to report with their first conveniency.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

Warrant, 28 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrude-house the Twentie eight day of December Jaj vijc and six yeirs

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Warrant

Warrant to the Magistrats of Edinburgh, Stirling Queensferrie and Leith anent papists and Suspect persons

Her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of Privie Councell Considering that the Estates of parliament by ther proclamation of the date the Twentie Sevinth instant did Strictly prohibite and dischairge all unwarrantable and Seditious convocating the Leidges, or Inviteing and requyreing them to meet and conveine att any parliament place upon any certaine day or dayes in the Seditious and disorderly maner mentained in the said proclamation, And Recommended to the Privie Councell to enquyre after and prosecute Such as Shall be guilty of the Seditious and wnwarrantable practices aforsaid; And to take what other effectuall courses they Shall Judge proper for preventing and Suppressing therof, Therfor his Grace and the Saids Lords Doe heirby Appoynt and ordaine the Magistrats of Edinburgh to continue ther dilligence in Searching for and Secureing the horses and armes of papists, persons Suspect to be papists, And Such as are not qualified to the Government, And to enquyre diligently after Such Strangers as Shall come to this place, And in what maner they come, And to give Information therof to the Committie of Councell appoynted for that effect in the terms of the former order of Councell direct to them theranent And appoynts and Ordains the Magistrats of Stirling, Queensferrie and Leith to take particular notice of what persons comes South by ther respective ports or passages, And in what number and order they travell, And from tyme to tyme to give Information therof to the said Committie, As they will be answerable on ther highest perrill.

At Holyroodhouse 28 December 1706

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Warrant

Warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh, Stirling, Queensferry, and Leith concerning papists and suspect persons

[James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of privy council, considering that the estates of parliament by their proclamation of the date 27 instant did strictly prohibit and discharge all unwarrantable and seditious gathering [of] the lieges, or inviting and requiring them to meet and convene at any parliament place upon any certain day or days in the seditious and disorderly manner mentioned in the said proclamation, and recommended to the privy council to enquire after and prosecute such as shall be guilty of the seditious and unwarrantable practices aforesaid, and to take what other effectual courses they shall judge proper for preventing and suppressing thereof. Therefor his grace and the said lords do hereby appoint and ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh to continue their diligence in searching for and securing the horses and arms of papists, persons suspect to be papists, and such as are not qualified to the government, and to enquire diligently after such strangers as shall come to this place, and in what manner they come, and to give information thereof to the committee of council appointed for that effect in the terms of the former order of council directed to them thereon. And appoint and ordain the magistrates of Stirling, Queensferry, and Leith to take particular notice of what persons come south by their respective ports or passages, and in what number and order they travel, and from time to time to give information thereof to the said committee, as they will be answerable on their highest peril.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 494.

Sederunt, 28 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Holyrude-house the Twentie eight day of December Jaj vijc and six yeirs1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Duke of Argyll; Earl of Marr; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Marchmount; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Stair; Earl of Glasgow T:D:; Earl of Isla; Lord Carmichell; Lord Ross; Lord Torphichen; Lord President of Session; Lord Register; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Arniestoun; Lord Forglen; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Laird of Cavers Douglas; Livt Collonell Erskine

At Holyroodhouse 28 December 17061

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Sederunt

[James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner; [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] lord chancellor; [James Graham] marquis of Montrose president of council; [John Campbell] duke of Argyll; [John Erskine] earl of Mar; [Hugh Campbell] earl of Loudoun; [James Douglas] earl of Morton; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [John Keith] earl of Kintore; [Patrick Hume] earl of Marchmont; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [John Dalrymple] earl of Stair; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow treasurer depute; [Archibald Campbell] earl of Ilay; [James] Lord Carmichael; [William] Lord Ross; [James Sandilands] lord Torphichen; [Hew Dalrymple] lord president of session; [Sir James Murray of Philiphaugh] lord register; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; [Robert Dundas] Lord Arniston; [Alexander Ogilvie] Lord Forglen; Mr Francis Montgomerie; [Archibald Douglas] laird of Cavers; Lieutenant Colonel [James] Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

Warrant, 24 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Holy-rude-house the Twentie fourth day of December Jaj vijc and six years

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Warrant

Warrand to the Magistrats of Edinburgh to Secure the horses and arms of papists and Suspect persons

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of privie Councell takeing into ther consideration that of late severall persons who either are papists, or have not qualified themselves by takeing the oath of alleadgance, and subscribeing the Same with the assureance, In the terms of the acts of parliament, Have resorted to the Town of Edinburgh, and doe abyde therin, with horses, armes, and others ther attendants the tyme of the Sitting of the high Court of parliament; and that it is expedient that all such persons should either qualifie themselves to the Government, or otherwayes not be allowed to Stay within the said town of Edinburgh with ther saids horses and armes; Therfore her Majesties high Commissioner and Lords of privie Councell Doe heirby Grant warrant to and ordaine the Magistrats of Edinburgh fwrthwith to cause search the wholl Stables within the said town, Cannongate, and Suburbs therto belonging, for all horses and armes belonging to papists, persons suspect to be papists, or others who have not qualified, themselves to the Government in maner abovewryten; And to arreist and secure the saids armes and horses if the samen be above the value of ane hundreth merks Scots, wntill report therof be made to her Majesties high Commissioner, And appoynts the saids Magistrats to take exact nottice from tyme to tyme of all strangers who are or Shall happen to be lodged within the said burgh, And suburbs their names and designations, and give up full Lists therof to her Majesties high Commissioner, And ordains the saids Magistrats to continue to search, arreist and Secure in maner forsaid, And to give up the saids Lists from tyme to tyme to her Majesties high Commissioner as they will be answerable on their highest perrill.

At Holyroodhouse 24 December 1706

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Warrant

Warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh to secure the horses and arms of papists and suspect persons

His Grace [James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of privy council taking into their consideration that of late several persons who either are papists, or have not qualified themselves by taking the oath of allegiance and subscribing the same with the assurance in the terms of the acts of parliament, have resorted to the town of Edinburgh, and do abide therein, with horses, arms, and others their attendants the time of the sitting of the high court of parliament, and that it is expedient that all such persons should either qualify themselves to the government, or otherwise not be allowed to stay within the said town of Edinburgh with their said horses and arms, therefore her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of privy council do hereby grant warrant to and ordain the magistrates of Edinburgh forthwith to cause search the whole stables within the said town, Canongate, and suburbs thereto belonging, for all horses and arms belonging to papists, persons suspect to be papists, or others who have not qualified themselves to the government in manner above written, and to arrest and secure the said arms and horses if the same be above the value of 100 merks Scots, until report thereof be made to her majesty’s high commissioner. And appoint the said magistrates to take exact notice from time to time of all strangers who are or shall happen to be lodged within the said burgh and suburbs, their names and designations, and give up full lists thereof to her majesty’s high commissioner. And ordain the said magistrates to continue to search, arrest, and secure in manner foresaid, and to give up the said lists from time to time to her majesty’s high commissioner, as they will be answerable on their highest peril.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

Sederunt, 24 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Holy-rude-house the Twentie fourth day of December Jaj vijc and six years1

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Marquis of Montrose P.C.; Duke of Argyle; Marquis of Lothian; Earl of Marr S.; Earl of Loudoun S.; Earl of Craufurd; Earl of Sutherland; Earl of Mortoun; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Dallhousie; Earl of Galloway; Earl of Northesk; Earl of Bellcarras; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Kintoir; Earl of Dunmore; Earl of Cromartie; Earl of Glasgow T:D:; Earl of Islay; Lord Carmichell; Lord Forbes; Lord Torphicen; Lord Elibank; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Minto; Lord Forglen

At Holyroodhouse 24 December 17061

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Sederunt

[James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner; [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] lord chancellor; [James Graham] marquis of Montrose president of council; [John Campbell] duke of Argyll; [William Kerr] marquis of Lothian; [John Erskine] earl of Mar secretary; [Hugh Campbell] earl of Loudoun secretary; [John Lindsay earl of Crawford; [John Gordon] earl of Sutherland; [James Douglas] earl of Morton; [William Cunningham] earl of Glencairn; [William Ramsay] earl of Dalhousie; [James Stewart] earl of Galloway; [David Carnegie] earl of Northesk; [Colin Lindsay] earl of Balcarres; [Archibald Douglas] earl of Forfar; [John Keith] earl of Kintore; [Charles Murray] earl of Dunmore; [George Mackenzie] earl of Cromartie; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow treasurer depute; [Archibald Campbell] earl of Ilay; [James] Lord Carmichael; [William] Lord Forbes; [James Sandilands] lord Torphichen; [Alexander Murray] Lord Elibank; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; [George Elliot] Lord Minto; [Alexander Ogilvie] Lord Forglen

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

Procedure, 9 December 1706, Edinburgh

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Att Edinburgh the Nynth day of december Jaj vijc and Six years

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Procedure

Recommendation to the Lord Chancellor to Call for the Masters of the Colledge of Glasgow

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of her Majesties privie Councell being Informed that the Students of the Colledge of Glasgow had been concerned in the begining and progress of the Tumults, which lately happened their, His Grace and the saids Lords doe heirby Recommend to the Lord high Chancellor to Call for such of the Masters of the said Colledge as are in the place, and injoyne them strictly that for heirafter they keep their Schoollars in good order, and be carefull of ther quyet and peaceable behaviour, Certifieing them that upon the first transgression of that Kind the Colledge doors will be Shutt up, and the offences past and to come presecute with the outmost severitie of law.

At Edinburgh 9 December 1706

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Procedure

Recommendation to the lord chancellor to call for the masters of the college of Glasgow

His grace [James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of her majesty’s privy council being informed that the students of the college of Glasgow had been concerned in the beginning and progress of the tumults which lately happened their, his grace and the said lords do hereby recommend to [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] the lord high chancellor to call for such of the masters of the said college as are in the place, and enjoin them strictly that for hereafter they keep their scholars in good order, and be careful of their quiet and peaceable behaviour, certifying them that upon the first transgression of that kind, the college doors will be shut up, and the offences past and to come prosecuted with the utmost severity of law.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 493.