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Act, 23 October 1706, Edinburgh

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Act

Repryve to George and Lauchlane Rattrayes

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner, and Lords of her Majesties privie Councell, Doe heirby Repryve George and Lauchlane Rattrayes, Sentenced to death for the Crymes of Sorcery, Charmeing and Witchcraft from the first Thursday of November next to come, to the last Fryday of January nixt therafter, and discharges the said sentence of death to be putt in execution against them till the said day, And Appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Inverness to See and cause the said Sentence of death pronounced against the saids George and Lauchlans Rattrayes by the Commissioners appoynted for ther tryall, be putt in execution against them the said last Fryday of January nixt to come att the Same place, And in the Same maner mentioned in the Said Sentence Sic Subscribitur Queensberrie Commissioner. Seafeild Cancellar. Argyll, Loudoun S. Eglintoun. Hadington. Weemss. De Loraine. Hary Innes. James Steuart.

At Holyroodhouse 23 October 1706

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Act

Reprieve to George and Lauchlan Rattray

His grace [James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner and lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby reprieve George and Lauchlan Rattray, sentenced to death for the crimes of Sorcery, charming, and witchcraft, from the first Thursday of November next to come to the last Friday of January next thereafter, and discharge the said sentence of death to be put in execution against them till the said day. And appoint and ordain the magistrates of Inverness to see and cause the said sentence of death pronounced against the said George and Lauchlan Rattray by the commissioners appointed for their trial be put in execution against them the said last Friday of January next to come at the same place, and in the same manner mentioned in the said sentence. Sic Subscribitur Queensberry commissioner; Seafield chancellor; Argyll; Loudoun secretary; Eglinton; Haddington; Wemyss; Delorain; Harry Innes; James Stewart.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

Procedure, 23 October 1706, Edinburgh

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Procedure

Lairds of Innes and Grant qualified

Sir Hary Innes, and the Laird of Grant younger qualified themselves to her Majestie as privie Councellors by Swearing the oath of alleadgeance and Subscribeing the Same with the Assureance, and the Lord Chancellor did tender to them the oath de fidelii, And therafter they took ther place att the Board accordingly.

At Holyroodhouse 23 October 1706

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Procedure

Lairds of Innes and Grant qualified

Sir Harry Innes and [Alexander] the laird of Grant younger qualified themselves to her majesty as privy councillors by swearing the oath of alleadgeance and subscribing the same with the assurance, and [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] the lord chancellor did tender to them the oath de fideli, and thereafter they took their place at the board accordingly.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

Letter: royal, 23 October 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen adding Earl of de Loraine to the Councell

Letter from the Queen to the Councell adding the Earle of de Lorain to the Councell Read, and ordered to be recorded, And his lordship being present did qualifie himselfe to her Majestie as a privie Councellor by Swearing the oath of alleadgance, And Subscrybeing the Samen with the assureance, And the Lord Chancellor did administrat to him the oath de fidelii, and therafter his lordship took his place at the Board accordingly. Follows the tenor of her Majesties Letter.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina.
Right trustie and right intirely beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousine and Councellor, 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 Henry Earle of de Loraine, Wee have thought fitt to add him to our privie Councell ther; These are therfor 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 bidd yow heartily farwell; Given att our Court at Windsor-Castle the threttie first day of July Jaj vijc and Six, And of our reigne the fyfth year, By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

At Holyroodhouse 23 October 1706

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Letter: royal

Letter from the queen adding earl of Delorain to the council

Letter from the queen to the council adding [Henry Scott] the earl of Delorain to the council read and ordered to be recorded, and his lordship being present did qualify himself to her majesty as a privy councillor by swearing the oath of allegiance and subscribing the same with the assurance, and [James Ogivlie, earl of Seafield] the lord chancellor did administer to him the oath de fidelii, and thereafter his lordship took his place at the board accordingly. Follows the tenor of her majesty’s letter.
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina.
Right trusty and right entirely beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and well beloved cousin and councillors, right trusty and well beloved councillors, and trusty and well beloved councillor, we greet you well. Whereas in consideration of the loyalty and abilities of our right trusty and well beloved council Henry [Scott] earl of Delorain, we have thought fit to add him to our privy council there. These are therefor to authorise and require you to admit and receive him into that our privy council in the ordinary form and method in such cases accustomed. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. So we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our court at Windsor Castle 30 July 1706, and of our reign the fifth year. By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur Mar.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

Sederunt, 23 October 1706, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Her Majesties high Commissioner; Lord Chancellor; Duke of Argyle; Marquis of Lothian; Earl of Loudoun; Earl of Eglingtoun; Earl of Hadingtoun; Earl of Weemes; Earl of de La Loraine; Lord Advocat; Sir Hary Innes

At Holyroodhouse 23 October 17061

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Sederunt

[James Douglas, duke of Queensberry] her majesty’s high commissioner; [James Ogilvie, earl of Seafield] lord chancellor; [John Campbell] duke of Argyll; [William Kerr] marquis of Lothian; [Hugh Campbell] earl of Loudoun; [Alexander Montgomerie] earl of Eglington; [Thomas Hamilton] earl of Haddington; [David] earl of Wemyss; [Henry Scott] earl of Delorain; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; Sir Haryy Innes

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 487.

Procedure, 2 October 1706, Edinburgh

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Procedure

[Commission in favours of James Duke of Queensberry]

Commission under the Great Seall of this Kingdome In favours of his Grace James Duke of Queensberrie, To represent her Majesties Sacred persone In the insueing Session of parliament Read and ordered to be recorded.2

At Holyroodhouse 2 October 1706

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Procedure

[Commission in favour of James, duke of Queensberry]

Commission under the great seal of this kingdom in favour of his grace James [Douglas] duke of Queensberry to represent her majesty’s sacred person in the ensuing session of parliament read and ordered to be recorded.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

2. The commission is not recorded. The rest of p.486 is blank, with the record resuming on p.487.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

Sederunt, 2 October 1706, 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 Mortoun; Earl of Buchan; Earl of Glencairne; Earl of Weemes; Earl of Bellcarres; Earl of Stair; Earl of Glasgow T.d.; Lord Ross; Lord Elibank; Lord President of Session; Lord Advocat; Lord Justice Clerk; Lord Ensteruther; Lord Rankeillor; Mr Fr. Montgomrie; Laird of Cavers Douglas; Livet Coll Erskine

At Holyroodhouse 2 October 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 privy seal; [John Erskine] earl of Mar secretary; [Hugh Campbell] earl of Loudoun secretary; [James Douglas] earl of Morton; [David Erskine] earl of Buchan; [William Cunningham] earl of Glencairn; [David] earl of Wemyss; [Colin Lindsay] earl of Balcarres; [John Dalrymple] earl of Stair; [David Boyle] earl of Glasgow treasurer depute; [William] Lord Ross; [Alexander Murray] Lord Elibank; [Hew Dalrymple] lord president of session; [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate; [Adam Cockburn] lord justice clerk; [William] Lord Anstruther; [Sir Archibald Hope] Lord Rankeillor; Mr Francis Montgomerie; [Archibald Douglas] laird of Cavers; Lieutenant Colonel [James] Erskine

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

2. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

Warrant, 6 September 1706, Edinburgh

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Warrant

Permitt to the French officers to goe home to their own Countrie

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby allow the officers of the French privateer lately taken by Captain James Hamillton, To returne to their own Countrey without trouble or molestation, And Recommends to the Lord Advocat to Grant them Sufficient passes for that effect.

At Edinburgh 6 September 1706

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Warrant

Permit to the French officers to go home to their own country

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby allow the officers of the French privateer lately taken by Captain James Hamilton to return to their own country without trouble or molestation, and recommend to [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] the lord advocate to grant them sufficient passes for that effect.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

Act, 6 September 1706, Edinburgh

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Act

Repryve to George and Lauchlane Rattrayes

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councell Doe heirby Repryve George and Lauchlane Rattrayes Sentenced to death for the crymes of Charmeing, Sorcery and witchcraft from the last wednesday of September instant to the first thursday of November nixt to come Inclusive, And discharges the said sentence of death to be putt in execution against them till the first Fryday of the said moneth of November nixt, and appoynts and ordains the Magistrats of Inverness to see and cause the sentence of death pronounced against the saids George and Lauchlane Rattrayes by the Commissioners appoynted for their tryall, be putt in execution against them, the said first Fryday of November nixt at the same place and in the same maner mentioned in the said Sentence, Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Loudoun Findlater. Bellcarres. Dunmore. Cromartie. Glasgow. James Steuart. Pattrick Johnston.

At Edinburgh 6 September 1706

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Act

Reprieve to George and Lauchlan Rattray

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby reprieve George and Lauchlan Rattray, sentenced to death for the crimes of charming, sorcery, and witchcraft from the last Wednesday of September instant to the first Thursday of November next to come inclusive, and discharge the said sentence of death to be put in execution against them till the first Friday of the said month of November next. And appoint and ordain the magistrates of Inverness to see and cause the sentence of death pronounced against the said George and Lauchlan Rattray by the commissioners appointed for their trial be put in execution against them the said first Friday of November next at the same place and in the same manner mentioned in the said sentence. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Loudoun; Findlater; Balcarres; Dunmore; Cromartie; Glasgow; James Stewart; Patrick Johnston.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 486.

Proclamation, 6 September 1706, Edinburgh

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Proclamation

Proclamation Adjurneing the parliament

Anne by the Grace of God Queen of Great Brittain, France and Irland defender of the faith To our Lyon King att armes, and his Brethren Heraulds, Meacers of our privie Councell, Pursevants and messengers att armes our Shirreffs in that pairt Conjunctllie and Severallie Speciallie constitut Greeting, Wheras by our letter to yow of the twelfth of August Last, wee did order the Adjurnement of our Current parliament to the nynteinth day of September instant, And wer firmely resolved it Should meet on the said day, But wee Judgeing it convenient that our parliament Should be further Adjurned for a few days, And that the members of our said parliament may not be putt to the trouble and Charges of meeting upon the said nynteinth day of September instant; Therfor wee with advyce of the Lords of our Privie Councell have Adjurned and heirby Adjurnes our Said Current parliament from the said nynteinth day of September instant, To the third day of october nixt to Come, Requyreing heirby all the members therof to attend that day att Edinburgh in the usuall way, and wnder the accustomed Certifications by law appoynted, Our Will is Heirfore and wee requyre yow Strictly and Comand that in continent thir our Letters Seen ye pass to the mercat Cross of Edinburgh, and to the mercat Crosses of the remanent head burghs of the severall shyres and Steuartries within this our antient Kingdome, And ther in our name and authoritie Make publict Intimation that our Said parliament Is adjurned to the said third day of October nixt to come, And ordaines these presents to be published and printed: Given under our Signet att Edinburgh the Sixth day of September, And of our reign the fyfth year Jaj vijc and Six years, Sic Subscribitur Montrose P. Loudoun S. Findlater. Bellcarras Dunmore. Cromartie. Glasgow. James Steuart. Pattrick Johnstoun.

At Edinburgh 6 September 1706

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Proclamation

Proclamation adjourning the parliament

Anne by the grace of God queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, to our lyon king at arms and his brethren heralds, macers of our privy council, pursuivants, messengers at arms, our sheriffs in that part conjunctly and severally specially constituted, greeting Whereas by our letter to you of 12 August last, we did order the adjournment of our current parliament to 19 September instant, and were firmly resolved it should meet on the said day, but we judging it convenient that our parliament should be further adjourned for a few days, and that the members of our said parliament may not be put to the trouble and charges of meeting upon the said 19 September instant, therefore we with advice of the lords of our privy council have adjourned and hereby adjourns our said current parliament from the said 19 September instant to 3 October next to come, requiring hereby all the members thereof to attend that day at Edinburgh in the usual way, and under the accustomed certifications by law appointed. Our will is therefore and we charge you strictly and command that immediately these our letters [are] seen you pass to the mercat cross of Edinburgh, and to the mercat crosses of the remanent head burghs of the several shires and stewartries within this our ancient kingdom, and there in our name and authority make public intimation that our said parliament is adjourned to the said 3 October next to come. And ordain these present to be published and printed. Given under our signet at Edinburgh 6 September and of our reign the fifth year 1706. Sic Subscribitur Montrose president; Loudoun secretary; Findlater; Balcarres; Dunmore; Cromartie; Glasgow; James Stewart; Patrick Johnston.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 485.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 485.

Letter: royal, 6 September 1706, Edinburgh

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Letter: royal

Letter from the Queen for adjurneing the parliament

Letter from the Queens Majestie to the Councell for adjurneing the parliament to the third day of october nixt to come; Being read, The Same was ordered to be recorded, And a proclamation in the termes therof being prepared, The Samen was read, Signed, ordered to be recorded printed and published, wherof the tenors follow
Sic Supra Scribitur
Anne Regina
Right trustie and right well beloved Cousine and Councellor, Right trustie and intirely beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Cousins and Councellors, Right trustie and well beloved Councellors, and trustie and well beloved Councellors, Wee greet yow well, Wheras by our Letter to yow of the twelfth day of August instant, Wee did order the Adjurnement of our Current parliament till the nynteinth day of September insueing, and we firmely resolved it Should meet on the said day: But the multiplicite of Important affairs haveing hindered ws hitherto from dispatching our Commissioner; wherby it is yet2 necessary that our said parliament Should be yet further adjurned for a Short tyme; It is therfor our will and pleasure, and wee doe heirby authorise and requyre yow, To issue forth a proclamation adjurneing out said Current parliament from the said nynteinth day of September nixt to the third day of october nixt And ordering all the members therof to attend that day att Edinburgh in the usuall way and upon the accustomed certifications, For doeing wherof this shall be your warrant; And so wee bid yow heartily farwell. Given att our Court att Windsor Castle the twentie Sevinth day of August Jaj vijc and Six, And of our reigne the fyfth year By her Majesties Command Sic Subscribitur David Nairne.

At Edinburgh 6 September 1706

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Letter: royal

Letter from the queen for adjourning the parliament

Letter from the queen’s majesty to the council for adjourning the parliament to 3 October next to come being read, the Same was ordered to be recorded, and a proclamation in the terms thereof being prepared, the same was read, signed, [and] ordered to be recorded, printed, and published, whereof the tenors follow:
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Anne Regina
Right trusty and right well beloved cousin and councillor, right trusty and entirely beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved cousins and councillors, right trusty and well beloved councillors, and trusty and well beloved councillors, we greet you well. Whereas by our letter to you of 12 August instant, we did order the adjournment of our current parliament till 19 September ensuing, and we firmly resolved it should meet on the said day, but the multiplicity of important affairs having hindered us hitherto from dispatching our commissioner, whereby it is necessary that our said parliament should be yet further adjourned for a short time, it is therefore our will and pleasure, and we do hereby authorise and require you, to issue forth a proclamation adjourning out said current parliament from the said 19 September next to 3 October next, and ordering all the members thereof to attend that day at Edinburgh in the usual way and upon the accustomed certifications. For doing whereof this shall be your warrant. And so we bid you heartily farewell. Given at our court at Windsor Castle 27 August 1706, and of our reign the fifth year. By her majesty’s command Sic Subscribitur David Nairne.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 485.

2. This word partially scored out.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 485.