Warrant, 8 February 1705, Edinburgh

Act, 12 March 1705, Edinburgh

Att Edinburgh the Eight day of February Jaj vjc and fyve years

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Warrant

Warrand for Generall Maitland to continue the possession of fewall for the Garison of Fort William

The Lords of her Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Appoynt and Ordaine Major Generall Maitland to continue the possession of feuall and other conveniencies for the Garison of Fort William as formerly, and to mantaine and defend himselfe therin and nominats and Appoynts the Lords Advocat, Theasaurer Deput and Justice Clerk to be a Committie to prepare a full representation of what past betwixt the Lords of Theasaurie and Duke of Gordon In reference to Fort-William, and Burgh of Barronie therto belonging that the Samen may be laid befor her Majestie, And recommends to the said Committie to meet to morrow morning at ten acloak in the foirnoon, And declairs any two a Quorum and to report.

 

At Edinburgh 8 February 1705

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Warrant for General Maitland to continue the possession of fuel for the garrison of Fort William

The lords of her majesty’s privy council do hereby appoint and ordain Major General [James] Maitland to continue the possession of fuel and other conveniences for the garrison of Fort William as formerly, and to maintain and defend himself therein. And nominate and appoint [Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees] lord advocate, [David Boyle, earl of Glasgow] lord treasurer depute and [Adam Cockburn] justice clerk to be a committee to prepare a full representation of what past between the lords of treasury and [George Gordon] duke of Gordon in reference to Fort-William, and [the] burgh of barony thereto belonging, that the same may be laid before her majesty. And recommend to the said committee to meet tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, and declare any two a quorum, and to report.

 

1. NRS, PC1/53, 352-3.

1. NRS, PC1/53, 352-3.