Warrant, 5 May 1703, Edinburgh

Act, 28 December 1703, Edinburgh

Att Holyruidhouse the Fifth day of May Jaj viic and thrie years

A1703/5/121

Warrant

[Swords forbidden]

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner and the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Considering that the wearing of Swords by Leckies and footmen dureing the Sitting of the parliament; May be attended with Severall inconveniencies Doe ther fore prohibit and discharge all foottmen and Leckies belonging to Noblemen and Gentlemen to wear Swords dureing the Sitting of the parliament under all highest pain.

Att Holyruidhouse the Fifth day of May Jaj viic and thrie years

A1703/5/121

Warrant

[Swords forbidden]

His Grace her Majesties high Commissioner and the Lords of her Majesties privy Councill Considering that the wearing of Swords by Leckies and footmen dureing the Sitting of the parliament; May be attended with Severall inconveniencies Doe ther fore prohibit and discharge all foottmen and Leckies belonging to Noblemen and Gentlemen to wear Swords dureing the Sitting of the parliament under all highest pain.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 565.

1. NRS, PC1/52, 565.