Procedure, 30 December 1701, Edinburgh

[13 March 1701] Eodem die post meridiem

A1701/3/18

A1701/3/18¹

Warrant

Warrant for Carrying […] Ridpath to Holland

The Lords of His Majestys privy Councill Being Informed that one […] Ridpath who is now prisoner in the tolbooth of Edinburgh hade been formerly a Souldier, and that he is now Infirm and diseased in his Feet and Leggs, and that Captain Ramsay in Colonell Colziers Regiment is willing to bestow upon the Said Reidpath for his care, and to maintain him if their Lordships will allow him to the Said Captain to be carryed abroad as a Souldier in His Majestys Service, The Saids Lords do heirby give order and warrant to the magistrats of Edinburgh, and keeper of their tolbooth, To Sett the Said […] Ridpath at Liberty furth thereof, and to deliver him to the said Captain Ramsay, To maintain him and bestow upon his Cure, and if he Recover to Carry him abroad as a Souldier for His Majestys Service in Holland.