Judicial Proceeding, 10 December 1700, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh The Fifteenth day of August J^aj vii^c years

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Warrant

Warrant Recalling Alexander Veitch his act

His majesties high Commissioner and the Lords of his majesties privy Councill, Doe heirby Recall the warrant given to Alexander Veitch Tennent in Kings-meadows dated the nynth of this Instant, In so far as It allowes him to apprehend Sturdy Beggers with armes and others therin mentioned, or appointes the Commander in Cheiff of his Majesties Forces within this Kingdom for the tyme To furnish him with Six Souldiers and a Corporall To assist him To Secure, and apprehend all Theives, Robbers and house-breakers In Respect he is not a Fitt person for that Effect, And discharges the Commander in Cheiff, To allow him the said souldiers or Corporall And declares the warrant void and null, as to these pairts therof.