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Procedure, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Captains of fenciblemen in Haddingtoun shyre named be the Comissioners of supplie

Sir Robert Sinclair of Steivinstoun Shirreff principall of the shyre of Haddingtoun acquanted the Councill That upon Frydday last he mett with the Comissioners of supplie in the said shyre And they have named the Captains of the severall Companies of fencible men in the said shyre Conforme to a List which he shall give in to the Clerks of Councill And that they will name the Leivetennents of these Companyes at there next meeting And shall give in that List also to the Clerks And that severall Gentlemen in that shyre who were not by any publict office obleidged to take the oath of alleadgeance and signe assureance have voluntarly sworne the said oath and signed the assureance

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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Captains of fencible men in Haddingtonshire named by the commissioners of supply

Sir Robert Sinclair of Stevenson, sheriff principal of the shire of Haddington, informed the council that upon Friday last he met with the commissioners of supply in the said shire and they have named the captains of the various companies of fencible men in the said shire according to a list which he shall give in to the clerks of council, and that they will name the lieutenants of those companies at their next meeting, and shall also give in that list to the clerks, and that several gentlemen in that shire who were not by any public office obliged to take the oath of allegiance and sign the assurance have voluntarily sworn the said oath and signed the assurance.

1. PC1/48, 198.

1. PC1/48, 198.

Procedure: committee, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Procedure: committee

Comittee anent seized horses

The Lord Chancellour Haveing Acquanted the Councill that by warrand from a Comittee of Councill to Sir Thomas Livingstoun Comander in cheif of there majestyes forces within this Kingdome for seizeing the horses of papists or persones under baill severall horses are seazed and putt into stables within Edinburgh Canongate or other Suburbs of the said toun And the Councill Nominates and appoints the Lords Cardross and Beilhaven and the Lord Hattoun or any tuo of them to take Inspectione of the saids horses If they above the pryce of Ane Hundreth Merks per piece And to Consider to whom they doe belong With power to them or there said quorum aither to cause detain or restore these horses in the termes of the proclamatione of Councill for Calling out heretors and fenciblemen, And that pairt thereof anent the seizeing of horses And in case of difficulty anent the saids horses that they report to the Councill to the end they may give there determinatione anent the same and Recomends to the said Sir Thomas Livingstoun to give orders to any tuo or more of the officers of the pairties who seized the saids horses to attend upon the said Comittee this day at four acloack in the afternoon And Recomends to the said Comittee to report to the Councill the morrow at there meeting in the forenoon.

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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Procedure: committee

Committee for seized horses

The lord chancellor having informed the council that, by a warrant from a committee of council to Sir Thomas Livingston, commander in chief of their majesties’ forces within this kingdom for seizing the horses of Catholics or persons under bail, several horses were seized and put into stables in Edinburgh, Canongate or other suburbs of the said town, and the council nominates and appoints Lords Cardross and Belhaven and Lord Hatton or any two of them to determine if the said horses are above the price of 100 merks each and to consider to whom they belong, with power to them or their said quorum either to detain or restore those horses in the terms of the proclamation of council for calling out heritors and fencible men, and that part thereof concerning the seizing of horses, and in case of difficulty regarding the said horses, that they report to the council so that they may give their determination concerning the same, and they recommend to the said Sir Thomas Livingston to give orders to any two or more of the officers of the parties who seized the said horses to attend upon the said committee this day at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and they recommend to the said committee to report to the council tomorrow at their meeting in the forenoon.

1. PC1/48, 197-8.

1. PC1/48, 197-8.

Act, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Act My Lord Aberuchill and Mr Roderick Mckenzie to geting their bond

Anent the petitione Given in to the Lords of there majestyes privie Councill be Sir Coline Campbell of Aberuchill ane of the senators of the Colledge of Justice and Mr Roderick Mckenzie of Prestonhall Shewing That the petitioners being Cautioners for the Earle of Sieforth his peaceable Liveing and appearing when called under the penalty of Tuo Thousand pounds Stirling in ane bond granted to the saids Lords of the date the Seventh day of Januarij Jaj vjc nyntie one years The petitioners being charged upon the Earle his escape for payment of the said penaltie The petitioners did upon Saturday last Give in ane bill of suspensione of the said charge upon the reasone That the Earle haveing been by order of the saids Lords made prisoner befor his escape, The petitioners his Cautioners are by Law Liberate And the Earle being now retaken and actually prisoner in the Castle of Edinburgh There can be no ground of debate thereanent And therefore Craveing that the saids Lords would be pleased to discharge the said charge And to appoint there Clerks to give up the ground and warrands of the said charge And to exhoner the petitioners. As the said petitione bears The Saids Lords of there majesties privie Councill haveing considered this petitione Given in to them be the above Sir Coline Campbell and Mr Roderick Mckenzie They Inrespect the said Earle of Sieforth is presently prisoner in the Castle of Edinburgh Doe hereby Give order and warrand to the Clerks of privie Councill to delyver up to the petitioners the bond of Cautionrie granted be them And to cause Cancell the horning raised thereon And recalls the former warrand of Councill granted for registrateing the said bond and raising horning upon the same.

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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Act Lord Aberuchill and Mr Roderick MacKenzie to get their bond

Concerning the petition given in to the lords of their majesties’ privy council by Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, one of the senators of the college of justice, and Mr Roderick MacKenzie of Prestonhall, showing that the petitioners being cautioners for [Kenneth MacKenzie], earl of Seaforth’s peaceful living and appearing when called under the penalty of £2,000 sterling in a bond granted to the said lords of 7 January 1691, the petitioners being charged upon the earl’s escape for payment of the said penalty, the petitioners did on Saturday last give in a bill of suspension of the said charge for the reason that the earl having been by order of the said lords made prisoner before his escape, the petitioners his cautioners are by law freed and the earl being now retaken and actually prisoner in the Castle of Edinburgh there can be no ground of debate, and therefore craving that the said lords would be pleased to discharge the said charge and appoint their clerks to give up the ground and warrants of the said charge and to exonerate the petitioners, as the said petition bears. The said lords of their majesties’ privy council having considered this petition given in to them by the above Sir Colin Campbell and Mr Roderick MacKenzie, they in respect that the said earl of Seaforth is presently a prisoner in the Castle of Edinburgh, hereby give order and warrant to the clerks of privy council to deliver up to the petitioners the bond of caution granted by them and to cancel the horning raised thereupon, and they recall the former warrant of council granted for registering the said bond and raising horning upon the same.

1. PC1/48, 197.

1. PC1/48, 197.

Procedure, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Comittee anent the Earle of Sieforth and others

The Lords of there Majestyes privie Councill doe hereby Recomend to the Lord Raith theasurer deputt Sir John Maxwell of Pollock and Sir William Lockhart or any tuo of them to Examine Kenneth Earle of Sieforth Thomas Mcbriar brewer in the Canongate and prisoner in the tolbooth thereof and William Gordon of Pencaitland In whose house the said Earle was apprehended prisoner in […] And Lykewayes the Earles servants or others what they know of any designe againest there majestyes or the Government and of the said Earle his Concerne therein or any other persones And upon such Interrogators as they shall think pertinent And Recomends to the said Comittee to report to the Councill tomorrow at there meeting in the forenoon

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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Committee for the earl of Seaforth and others

The lords of their majesties’ privy council hereby recommend to the Lord Raith, treasurer depute, Sir John Maxwell of Pollock and Sir William Lockhart or any two of them to examine Kenneth [MacKenzie], earl of Seaforth, Thomas McBriar, brewer in the Canongate and prisoner in the tolbooth thereof, and William Gordon of Pencaitland in whose house the said earl was apprehended in […], and also the earl’s servants or others concerning what they know of any design against their majesties or the government and of the said earl his concern therein or any other persons, and upon such questions as they shall think pertinent, and they recommend to the said committee to report to the council tomorrow at their meeting in the forenoon.

1. PC1/48, 196-7.

1. PC1/48, 196-7.

Order, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Earl of Sieforth Closs prisoner

The Lords of there Majestyes privie Councill being Informed that the Earle of Sieforth is seized at the house off Pencaitland and brought to Edinburgh They hereby recomend to and requyre the Earle of Leven Governour of the Castle of Edinburgh to receave the said Earle of Sieforth prisoner into the said castle of Edinburgh And to keep him closs and suffer none to have access to him or converse with him untill he be examined by a Comittee of Councill appointed for examining his Lordship And that the Comittee have reported to the Councill And the said Earle of Leven is to detaine the said Earle of Sieforth prisoner untill further order of Councill.

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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The earl of Seaforth to be a close prisoner

The lords of their majesties’ privy council being informed that [Kenneth MacKenzie], earl of Seaforth was seized at the house of Pencaitland and brought to Edinburgh, they hereby recommend to and require the earl of Leven, governor of the Castle of Edinburgh to receive the said earl of Seaforth as a prisoner into the said Castle of Edinburgh and to keep him close and suffer none to have access to him or converse with him until he is examined by a committee of council appointed for examining his lordship and the committee have reported to the council, and the said earl of Leven is to detain the said earl of Seaforth as a prisoner until further order of council.

1. PC1/48, 196.

1. PC1/48, 196.

Procedure, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Viscount of Tarbatt receaved a Counsellour

The Lord Viscount Tarbatt Who by the Late Commissione of Councill of the date the third day of March last is nominate one of the Lords of there Majestyes privie Councill Being present did swear and signe the oath of alleadgeance to there majestyes and signed the assureance appointed by act of parliament And the Lord Chancellour haveing administrated to him the oath de feideli The said viscount took his place at the boord as a privie Councellour

At Edinburgh 16 May 1692

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Viscount Tarbat received as a councillor

[George MacKenzie], Viscount Tarbat, who by the recent commission of council of 3 March last is nominated as one of the lords of their majesties’ privy council, being present, swore and signed the oath of allegiance to their majesties and signed the assurance appointed by act of parliament, and the lord chancellor having administered to him the oath de fideli, the said viscount took his place at the board as a privy councillor.

1. PC1/48, 196.

1. PC1/48, 196.

Sederunt, 16 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Sederunt

Lord Chancellour; Duke Queensberry; Earl of Drumlanrigg; Earl of Leven; Earl of Forfar; Earl of Breadalbane; Viscount Tarbatt; Viscount Stair; Lord Raith; Lord Cardross; Lord Beilhaven; Lord Carmichaell; Lord Hattoun; Laird of Stevinstoun; Laird of Pollock; Sir Thomas Livingstoun; Sir William Lockhart; Sir Patrick Murray

At Edinburgh 16 May 16921

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Sederunt

[John Hay, earl of Tweeddale], lord chancellor; [William Douglas], duke Queensberry; [James Douglas], earl of Drumlanrig; [David Leslie], Earl of Leven; [Archibald Douglas], earl of Forfar; [John Campbell], earl of Breadalbane; [George MacKenzie], Viscount Tarbat; [James Dalrymple], Viscount Stair; [Alexander Melville], Lord Raith; [Henry Erskine], Lord Cardross; [John Hamilton], Lord Belhaven; [John], Lord Carmichael; [Robert Lauder], Lord Hatton; [Sir Robert Sinclair], laird of Stevenson; [Sir John Maxwell], laird of Pollok; Sir Thomas Livingston; Sir William Lockhart; Sir Patrick Murray.

1. PC1/48, 196.

2. PC1/48, 196.

1. PC1/48, 196.

2. PC1/48, 196.

Act, 13 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Act Magistrats of Glasgow

Anent the petitione Given in to the Lords of there majestyes privie Councill be the magistrats of the Citie of Glasgow Shewing That where there Lordships by there proclamation in Apryll Last did Impower and requyre all magistrats to take Informatione of whatever ministers aither in kirks or meeting houses as did not pray for there majestyes King William and Queen Mary aither in express words or in termes so Circumstantiated as might give ground to beleive they meaned [not] there saids Majestyes The petitioners in obedience thereunto have examined severalls of the saids ministers whose examinationes taken by the petitioners and subscrybed with there oune hands are produced with the said petition Whereby there Lordships hes2 evidently found that none of these persones who are examined aither or doe Intend to obey there Lordships Commands Contained in the said proclamation And the petitioners being desyrous to keep the peace and quyet of the place which is threattened to be disturbed by the forsaid preachers there refractoriness And therefore Craveing that the saids Lords would be pleased to Impower and allow the petitioners to discharge there preaching And shutt up there meeting houses And If nead be is to Remove them out of there toun according to Law and act of parliament and the saids Lords practice in the Lyke Caices As the said petitione bears The saids Lords of there majesties privie Councill haveing Considered this petitione Given in to them be the above magistrats of Glasgow They hereby authorize and Impower the saids magistrats to Call befor them Mr Thomas Mowbray pedagogue to the Laird of Polmaes children Mr John Kinneir residenter Mr Alexander Kinneir Mr Hugh Blair Mr James Godderer sometyme minister at Kilmalcolme and Mr William Fisher sometyme minister at Eastwood whose Examinationes befor the saids magistrats wes read in presence of the saids Lords And to Interrogat these persones If they will Give it under there hand That for the future They will pray for there Majestyes King William and Queen Mary as King and Queen of this Realme And in case of there refuseing so to doe To Banish them from the said toun of Glasgow Suburbs thereof and Jurisdiction of the same

At Edinburgh 13 May 1692

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Act for the magistrates of Glasgow

Concerning the petition given in to the lords of their majesties’ privy council by the magistrates of the city of Glasgow showing that where their lordships by their proclamation in April last empowered and required all magistrates to take information of whatever ministers either in kirks or meeting houses did not pray for their majesties King William and Queen Mary either in express words or in terms so specific as might give grounds to believe they meant [not] their said majesties, the petitioners in obedience thereto have examined several of the said ministers whose examinations taken by the petitioners and subscribed with their own hands are produced with the said petition, whereby their lordships have evidently found that none of those persons who were examined either do or intend to obey their lordships’ commands contained in the said proclamation, and the petitioners being desirous to keep the peace and quiet of the place which is threatened to be disturbed by the foresaid preachers’ refractoriness, and therefore craving that the said lords would be pleased to empower and allow the petitioners to discharge their preaching and shut up their meeting houses, and if need be to remove them out of their town according to law and act of parliament and the said lords’ practice in similar cases as the said petition bears. The said lords of their majesties’ privy council having considered this petition given in to them by the above magistrates of Glasgow, they hereby authorise and empower the said magistrates to call before them Mr Thomas Moubray, tutor to the children of [John Murray], laird of Polmaise, Mr John Kinnear, private chaplain, Mr Alexander Kinnear, Mr Hugh Blair, Mr James Gadderer, former minister at Kilmacolm, and Mr William Fisher, former minister at Eastwood, whose examinations before the said magistrates were read in presence of the said lords and to interrogate those persons whether they will give it under their hand that for the future they will pray for their majesties King William and Queen Mary as king and queen of this realm, and in case of their refusal to do so, to banish them from the said town of Glasgow, suburbs thereof and jurisdiction of the same.

1. PC1/48, 195-6.

2. This word inserted above the line, and the word ‘will’ scored out.

1. PC1/48, 195-6.

Warrant, 13 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Warrand Countess of Perth to Enter the Castle off Stirling

The Lords of there Majestyes privie Councill doe hereby Give order and warrand to Leivetennent Colonell John Erskine deput Governour of the Castle of Stirling and in his absence to the next Comanding officer there to suffer and permitt the Countess of Perth to Enter into the said Castle And remaine prisoner therein with the Earle of Perth her husband untill further order of Councill.

At Edinburgh 13 May 1692

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Warrant for the countess of Perth to enter the Castle of Stirling

The lords of their majesties’ privy council hereby give order and warrant to Lieutenant Colonel John Erskine, depute governor of the Castle of Stirling, and in his absence to the next commanding officer there, to suffer and permit [Mary Gordon], countess of Perth to enter into the said castle and remain prisoner therein with [James Drummond], earl of Perth her husband until further order of council.

1. PC1/48, 195.

1. PC1/48, 195.

Warrant, 13 May 1692, Edinburgh

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Warrand for takeing the Irons off John Tweedies Legs

The Lords of there Majesties privie Councill doe hereby give order and warrand to the Magistrates of Edinburgh and keeper of there tolbooth to cause take off the Irons from the leggs off John Tweedie prisoner in the said tolbooth And to suffer Irons to remaine upon his hands only And to allow the said John to make use of what food or provisiones for meat and drink he can procure to himself without restricting him to bread and water only as formerly

At Edinburgh 13 May 1692

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Warrant for taking the irons off John Tweedie’s legs

The lord of their majesties’ privy council hereby give order and warrant to the magistrates of Edinburgh and keeper of their tolbooth to take off the irons from the legs of John Tweedie, prisoner in the said tolbooth, and to suffer irons to remain upon his hands only, and to allow the said John to make use of what food or provision for meat and drink he can procure to himself without restricting him to bread and water only as formerly.

1. PC1/48, 195.

1. PC1/48, 195.