Act, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Twentie fourth day of February One thousand Seven hundred and thrie

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Warrant

Warrant to the officers of 6 Regiments in Holland for beatting Drums and Levieing men for recruiting the saids Regiments

The Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Doe hereby Grant Licence and warrand to the officers of the respective Battallions aftermentioned To beatt drums for Levieing of men and takeing on of volunteers in the severall burghs of this kingdome wher they shall happen to resort for recruiting the Six Regiments of Foott Commanded by David Lord Portmore; Brigadeer George Lauder, Brigadeer Robert Murray, Brigadeer Walter Collier, John Marques of Lorne and Collonell George Hamilton now in the Service of her Majesties Allies the States Generall; And Allowes the Saids officers of the respective Battallions forsaid to have the use of the prisoners in any burgh within this kingdome For detaineing and keeping the persone so takeing on untill they shall be transported for Holland; And Grants warrand to the officers of the respective Battalions forsaid to Seize upon take and apprehend all deserters from the saids Battalions And Ordaines all Magistrates and others to give their Concurrance to the saids officers for Secureing the deserters from the saids Battallions and others who shall willingly engage with them upon their oun proper charges and expences; And prohibits and discharges any disorders or abuses to be Committed by the saids officers in Levieing and Secureing as above, but allwayes to keep themselves within the bounds the Law prescribes.