Att Edinburgh the nynth day of March Jaj vic nyntie seven years
A1697/3/13
A1697/3/131
Warrant
Warrand Anent souldiers to Captain Burds ship
The Lords of his Majesties privie Councill Doe heirby Recommend to the Lord Viscount of Teviott Commander In Cheiff of his Majesties forces uithin this Kingdome to furnish and Cause putt aboard of Captain Burd (who Commands one of the Scotts men of warr) his ship the Number of Fourtie five Centinells and tuo Serjants with their armes out of his Majesties regiments of foot And to take care that they be Good and sufficient men And ordaines the said Captain Burd to furnish sufficient provisions for their Aliment during their Continouing aboard the said ship which is to be ay and while thir presents be recalled.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 140.
1. NRS, PC1/51, 140.