Att Edinburgh the sixth day of December Jaj vic nyntie six years
A1696/12/17
A1696/12/171
Warrant
Warrand for Committing The Laird of Coatts and Mr David Drummond
Upon a Letter from his Majestie Giving Intimation of some Grounds to apprehend ane Invasion Intended from France The Lords of his Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Give order and warrand to the Magistrats of Edinburgh and Keeper of their tolbooth to receave and detaine the persons of John Byres of Coatts and Mr David Drummond advocat prisoners in the said tolbooth during the Councills pleasure.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 43.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 43.