Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://www.archive.org/details/actforputtingofkOOscot C T Foi' putting of the KINGDOM In a Pofture of DEFENCE, AND Anent the Colonels and Com- mittees of Warre refpeBive of the fe vera! Shires thereof and their Power. EDINBURGH, Printed by Evan Tyler Printer to the Kings moft Excellent Majefty, i 6 4, 8. "••• \ J J and the Lord Dalkeith. For the Sheriffdom of Kaithnes, the Laird of Murkill , and Francis Sinclair uncle to the E^rlof Caithnes. For the Sheriffdoms of Innernes and Cromortie , except thefe parts which by the former Acl: of Pofture are joyned either to Argyle, Bfgine, or Sutherland, Mac Ken&ie fon to Sir A 3 fofa m John Mackenzie of Tarbet,or the Laird of Ridcaflleil, fir James Frafer , the Laird of Kilrawich and Shrief of Cromartie. For the Shiredoms of Elgine and Nairnewiththatpartof Innernes joyned with them in the A& of pofture forefaid, the Earl of Murray, the ShriefF of Murray , the Lairds of Innes elder or younger , the Laird of Duffus. For the ShriefFdom of Sutherland with its proportion of Innernes contenic in the A& of pofture in ^000 1643. The Earl of Sutherland and the Lards ot Balnagouni and Lam- lair. For the SheriffdomcofBamff, the EarleofFind- later and the Lord Bamff. And for the town of Edin- burgh, The Proveft of Edinburgh. Andficlike the Eftates of Parliament do hereby nominate and appoint the Perfons underwritten, to be Commiflioners and Committees of War within the feverall Shires , as well to Burgh , as Land , In manner and to the effect following. That is to fay, For the Shiredom of Edinburgh principal! , The Earle of Buclettche, the Earl of Lawderdiall, The Enl of Lowthean, the Earl of DalufTieor his fon, the Lord Borthuik,the Lord Rofs,the LordTorphichen, the Lord Cranfton , the Lord Balmerino , the Lord Forrefter,the mafter of Balmerino , The Laird ofIn~ nerleeth , fir William Nisbit , Thomas Mudi , fir John- Couper 9 Grantoune, Mr. Johnlnglifh, Inglimtoune, Haltoun, Dalmahoy elder and younger, Bonytoune, Beavelaw, Scottiftarrvet, Rickartoun, Cu<^4rcbibdl y Johnftwneok warrieftoune,Babertoun, Colingtoune, wodhall, Edward Edgar , Cragmiller^Niddrie, Liber- tome yLughi one elder and younger ,D rum , David mate ullo y Mr.fvilltaw Little, Aider ft otine tFoUoune, Cierkwgtoune y elder tlder ana younger, Prefloungrange y Temple, Armftoitne, Xochquharrat, Samuel Mite he I \ Halheriote, Crutkftottm^ fir Harrie Nisbit, Cranflonetiddel, Halzairdis^ T$rfom% fir William Dick , fir Patrick Bammiltoune and his {on, Foretell,, South fide, Cokfen> William Murray of Hermi- ftoune, Robert Porteom, the Laird of Ridhall younger, Alexander Caldermod^ Cltftounhall , L. Smetoun, L. Newtoune, L. Scamehill, ht^hmaf 'Thome fon of Dudingftoune,T^?.^ Megget , Hawthorn- deane, Robert Penman, fa. Sandilandis of Murifdykis, Patrick Scat in Shireff uall , fames Douglas of Dykis, Mdnktotwe, fames Roucbehe/d 3 M. Robert Smith' fohn iTw^ofMortounhal!, George Foullisbi Ravtlftoune, Piliig, Major VFilliam UHurraj r, fir fohn Smith, fames Ehis' y Lany, Cambo y B rum iff 'eld, Kim -aid of VVarieftoune, fames Brown Bailie of Muiftelburgh, fohn ffawmiltoune, M. David An* der(on,Edmishune, Ramfej -of VVhythill, Selmes, M. Sjimuelfohnflouyte^Cu fohn Hope of Craighall Hammiltomfon to fir fames Hamiltoune of PrkftRdd. Item, Vor the Sheriffdom of FyrTe, and feverall Presbyteries thereof ,-the Marquiffe of Argyle and the whole remanent Noblemen of that Shire,and their eldeft Tons. For the Presbyterieof Kirkealdie , the Lord Regifter, L. Arrtoce elder and younger, Bogie, Tnchdenff, Kirkneffe^ Fingajk , Sir George tiammilton\ Mirkforther^ Batyubarge , fohn Pitcarne of Uniftoun, Vinmont, Finglafsie, Halzairdls, Caskiefarrie, Grange'. kirkealdie 5 Burghlte^Pitcrilo,Balbirne,Ralbadie, fames Pitcarne of Treatoun. For the Presbycerie of St. An- drews L. Lundie, Rires , Cambo, Nauchtotm , Airdrie elder and younger, Auchmoutey elder and younger, Er- JcJbaS V5) hall elder and younger , Balfour elder and younger^ PitmillieJSdcomy elder and younger, Sir James Lumf- denoi h\nergt\\ie,A'incrag;L..Samphurd Nairn, L.S4/*- ford, Balfour, Sir John Car flaures \Ardrofs,Scottifcraig y Pitletbie^ Barnes f Sampburd G oldman Ramdcrftounc, L ieut* Col. Bortbuick filar imom b ,Mr .James Stewart indwdler inInnerkcithing,£)Wfcii/>, CMoncrieff, Kilbrakmontk, plebo, Mr. William Bruce, Latbons. For the Presbycerie of Couper Crcicbe, Fortber, Craighall, Ferny elder and younger^ Punmure, Deanmylne , Latvtbreis younger/, Collarnie elder and younger, Sir James Scot of Tarbet, Ramkeillsr Macgill eider and younger, Rofey elder and younger , Kingask , Robert Lumfdenoi Montquhanie, Mr. William Beatoune, Gilbert Paterfon of Litlekinhair, Sir^: OMelvill, Aytoun of that Ilk, Ormejloune eider and younger , Glenturkk , Forrct , CMonth , Darjie, Umhanke, woodmylne. For the Presbytery of Dum- firmltng , Balmull , Sir James Hacket , Sir Robert Backet , Sir John Erskene , Ballo , Cleifh , Sir Henry Wardlarv^Tilliboill, M. Alexander Colvill the Laird of Balbougie, Mr. Robert Bruce of Gellets, Mr. Robert Pre/Ion Tutor of R ndifuird,L. Spencer field^Fordell Sal- moutofirange younger,i\fcntf or Ninnain Hammiltoune for Carraill. James Reed or Peter Walker for Dumferhng. Cfrlark Kinglafsie or John Braidie for Innerkeithing , James Law, ox John white (9) White for Kirkcaldie, Monturpie ox William Symffon for Dyfert, Robert ^Alexander y oxfohn Lindfay, or wiU liam Blak for Auftruther eiiler Peter olifhant , or Da - eis of Coul- terauis , John Hamiltoune of Vdiftoune , James Hamil- toune of WdcxzAgJames Cttnygham otRonytounc fie or ge Lokhart of Tarbrax James Cunyghame of Coblehauche G cor ge Weir of Harwode, Robert Denholme of Weft- (heWdjJVilliam Bailie of Hardingtoune, William Hamil- toune of Darlferffe , James JJamiltoune of Boigis, £)uen- tene Hamilttune of Barncleuch , william Hamiltoune of Maynes , fir John Cbejlie , Mr. John Carmichaell , the Proved and Bailies of Glafgow , the Bailies of Lan- nerk , Thomas Jnglis of Eaftfheill , William Chancellor ofS'eilhill, Ja. Thripland in Biggar, lames Dickfone of Stane , lames JJamiltoune of Arnock , Sil i vertounhill i NeliJlandsNewtounc, vertoune, Walfloune y Bedlay, Dol- fhingtoum, Bagbie,' younger, Hillis pernor fe, Mr. John : Hamiltoune of GreintiCorhoufe^ Covingtoune ^irktoune, the Lord Juftice Clark, Kathkin^ Stancbyres, Uags^AU lantouni Woodhall younger , LeidHil , J a. Gilhagie and David S pence for RuthergIen,C^to{ Cambufnethen, Tames Hammi It oune in LanerkjS/ww Lokhart of Wick- itfthaw, fir John Maxwell of Netherpollok , fix lames Maxwell of Calderwood , Cn lames Steward, William Hammiltoune of Blantyreferme , tew Stewart Tutor of Catfelmilk , and the Laird of Bagbie younger/^ Scott Proved of Rutherglen. Item,¥ot the Shiredome of Drumfries,the Earle of Drurafreis,theEarlofNithifdaiil,theEarleofCarn- w&xzhe James Cricfaowe t Shrkffot NichifdailljL. Lag^ lu.CloisburneCraigdacb, Da. Macbreui of Newark, Tho, Fergufou of CzWoihtJo.Creichtouneoi Crawfuieftoune, Dowglas of Arkland , John Lowrie of Maxwelkoune, Mr. George Blair of Spottill 5 /tf^ Wiljon of Croiglene, Andro Cunjghame of Snab, Andro Iobnjlouneot Clach- nt-yRobert Maxwell of Portrak, Iohn Dalrumple of Wa- terfyde , Iohn Grcirfone of Chappell , Iohn Hairflanes ofCraigs, Mr. Iohn Corfane, Pa.Thomefomeof Smeid- holem^ Robert Dalzell of Craigdarrothe , Iohnlohn- fioune } and Thomas CMacburnie , for the Burgh of Drum fries and William Creightoune for the Burgh of Sancqhuer, lames Dowglas of Mortune, Kelheid,Ap- plegirth, fir Iohn Greirjon of Hokle, Archbald Dcwglas y of Dornoche,/dw^ Dowglas of Mouffi\s y Iob Iohnfloune of Wamphray , Francis Scott of Cairtherlonne, Matthew Wiljone of Greinhill , Waltter Scott of Ark- ktoun , Barber t Irving of Bon fc haw, William Irving B 2 of fir) of Cleucheid, Mr. mlliam Herreis of Hairhatt, Alex. Henderfon of Broom hill John Bell of Albic, Iohn Little Of Crakney John Bell of Crodieknow/c/^ Carrmheris of Dormont, /0. lohn/loune of Salcoth , 7^/? 5f//of Blaikethous , /b. Hinder [one fox the Burgh of Loch- maben and Mrfri ££/A for the Burgh of Annan , and Ioh\n Scott of item , For the Shireffdom of Dumbaitane , the L. Balvie Foultvood , Ardcaple , Carrik., Colcine Campbell ofArdemmie, Iohn Deneflonne of Colgrain, William Bomtene of Ardoche , William Noble of Ardardan, Walth]er Mac far Ian of Arroquer, Aulay Mackatday fear of Ardcaple , Robert Colqubeun of Ballermik , Hew Crawfurdot Cloberhill , Iohn Colquhoune of Kilmer- do mzlohn Dowglaf fear of Keyftourie Gartfchoir of that Ilk , Iohn Deneftoune of Dalqnherne, Robert Naper of Kilmarhew , Iohn Sempill of Dalmok. For the Town of Dunbartane, theprefent Proveft, and Bailies, the L. ofKilburnie, fir ffobn Hamiltonne of Orbeftoune, Lord fuftce Clerk, Houftoune, and Bailie of the Barroine of Lenzie. Item , For the Shikffdom of Sterling , Duke Ham- miltoune, MarquelTe Argyle, Earl Man Earl Callender, Lord Elphing/lotwe^Mt. Elphingfiounc, Leivt. General! 'Bailie Stanhonfe^ ghtarrell , Porvhous , 'Balgome, Au- chinbowie , Bannockbttrne , fir Charles Erskene of Ban- death , 3?0^# Murray of Levilandis , C0/. to of Col- tingho ufe , fir Tho. Nicolfone of Carnok , Boquhanc, Leckie , Io. Graham fea-re of Fintrie , Culcreuch, Tho* Boqhannane , Mr. William Connyghame of Ballindal- loch , L. Buchannane and his (on , L. Drumakill , /<** Stirling of Baldernuche, L. of Pardowes elder and younger C;i3) younger , L. Kilfythe , Hary Elphingjtoun oi Car fie, lL.VFoodhtidyo\mg&) L.Kirkland, h.Barbertfchire, 'Edward Bruce of Carnok , Sir William Levingfloun of Weftquarter, Sir Alexander Levingftotw oi Dalders, L.of Langtoun, Cap. Normond Levingfloun JAr. fo, Rea of Beircrofts , ^Alexander Levingfloun in Han- ing,fo: Rankein in Slarnannan ;, L, Rolmais, L. C^r- dfe», #0^/- 5r»« fiar of Kynnaird,Mr. dndro OifivaU, fohn Schorte Proved of Stirlin, Mr. fohn Cowane Dean of Gild, Chriflopher Ruffell Baily, Thomas- Bruce old Proveft, fa. Monteith of Carfeybank Levingjloun of Gaftelcarie , L. Houfioun , and Sir fames Hoipe. Item, for the Sheriffdom of Hadingtoun, and Bail- lierieof Lauderdall, The Earl of Wintoun, the Ear! of Roxburgh, she Earl of Hadingtoun, the Earl of Lauderdail,the Earl of Lanirek,the Earl of TweddelL the Earl of Oirletoun, the Lord Elibank, the Lord Belheavin, the Lord Yefter, the Lord Innerpeffer, the Lo. Humby •, the Lairds of Waughtoun 3 Ormeftoun, Hermeftoun, Clerkingtoun,Preftoun,Colll:oun, La- mingtoun , Preftongrange , Gosfuird , Steinftoun, Alderftoun, Bakfuird, Ruchlaw, Lufenes, Keith, Woodheid, or his fon, Fuird, Craig , wbhelaw , Mr. fohn Hepburn of Smetoun, L. Kilbirnie, L.-Wedder- burne for Thurftoun,/**: Hay of Linplum , Andro Ham- miltoun Tutor of Ridhous, Sir William Dick, Mr. Wil- liam Hay, ane of the Clerks of Seflion, the L. of Ga- miUcheillis, the L. of Elphingftoun; Mr. Cornelius Inglis, Patrick Inglis of Elvingfton , Hepburn of >5unraw„ Levingtoun of Saltcottis Congiltoun ©I that ilk, why tot Markill, Mr. la. Ramfoy ofFaw- B3 lyde, (14) fydc, Mr. ^Alexander Hay of Baro, Francis Hepburne of Beinftoun , Pa. Hepbi&ne of Monkrig, Trumble of Skedisbus , Gto; rrW of Newmylnes, William C air nes of Pilmure , fo: Purves , William Kirhvood, Robert Larvder Portioner of Kingisbarnis, Mr. To: Sandtlandis, William Sinclair ,Mr. George Sea.- tonne , Iohn Iorvfsie of Weftpannis , David ' wtlkic of Dolphinftoun, fames Hopper of Bourehoufe , or his fon, Sir fvilliam Scot of Harden*, Mr. #0. Hairtot St. /0/^.f Chappell , /0; Erskene of Dryburgh, Mr. y#: ^Atchefone, Alexander Ridde Hot Netherhaitfide, ^f#- */r elder and younger, thel.o: Toftis, Sir la: Homeot Eccles, Sir William Scot Q>i Harden, Sit Alexander HomeoC Halibrunton, Sir/4- Cokbum of Ryflavv, Sir lo: Heme of Crumftane , the L. of Lambertoun , the L. of Idingtoun, lo: Home in Nyne walls , the L.of Lumf- den, Mr. Geo: Home of Kimerghame, William Ly-ll of Bafsindean> L.of Thorndik, L.of Houndwood, L. of Blakhill, L. Nunledge, Robert Dickson of Buch- trig, Geo: Home of I>iringtoun, William Home of Linthiil, (i5) Linthill , U: Boppringle of Torfons , The: Ker of Merfingtoun, Edward Trotter of Darnchefter, lames Bic^sonoi Belchefter, Geo: Borne of Swanfeild, Ma- iler Ro: Sinclair of Longformagus , John Graden of Ernflaw, Boig of Burnhoufe, Geo: Edgar of Newtoun, Mr. Robert Hairt of St. Johns Chappell, Mr. Alexander Home of St. Leonards , K^ilexander Voneoi NQWiounJo: Brskene Portioner of Dryburgh, Tho: Halybruntoun Portioner thereof, la: Linlithgow Portioner of Ridpeth, Alexander FFilkjefon Burges of Lawder for the Burgh of Lawder, Lancelot Pringleoi Leyis, Heirdrig, Plandergaifi , Sir la: Nicolfone y Ro: Dickjoneot Overmayns , the L. of Fouldean , elder and younger, the Lord Craighall , the Lo: Humbie r fa: Ker of Merfingtoun , Bafsindean^ Coldinghamlaw, Lumfden, the Laird of Wedderlie , Edrem , *fo: Home of Weftreftoun, Geo: Bowmakeroi Whitrl^i^udro Kero{ Morieftoun, Mr. Jo: Homeol Bellietaw, the L. of Cokburne, L. Trotter^ Robert Craw of Eiftre- floun, fa : Wardlaw, fa: Colinem Prefton., Mr. Tho: Ridpeth of Foulfchodeys , Robert Dowglas of Win- icheils, will. Craw of Heuehheid, George Craw of Ne- therbyre, and John Tto /win Fogorig. Item, for the Sheriffdom of Sutherland, the Earl of Sutherland , Sir Alexander Sutherland of Duffus 5 Sir John Gordon of Embo , Robert Murray of Spanzi- dail 3 Robert Grayoi Skibo, Robert Mouro of Obftaill, Jo: Sutherland of Clyne , Hew Gordon of Drunjoy, William Gordon of Doil, Alexander Gordon of Can ell, Alexander Gray of Ofpifdail , VV 'alter CHurray of A- bhioris, Ro: Gray of over Skibo, Ro: Gray of Ballone, Hew Mady of Skaurie, William Mackf of Bighous, and j and Mailer Robert Gray Provefl of Dornoche. Item , For the Sheriffdom of Clakmannan , the Marquis of Argyle, the Earl of Mar, Sir Ro: Bruce of Clakmannan, Sir Alexander Schaw of Sawchie, Sir Charles Erskeneoi Cambuskenneth, Sir Andro Rollol^ of Duncrub elder , Robert Bruce fear of Clakmannan, Slvfa: Rollok, Cap. liar) Bruce, Mr. Robert Mcldrum of Tullibody, Mr. Robert Bruce of Schambody, Mr. Andrew Bruce of Woodfyde, John Majlertotm of Park- hill, William Grahame of Hiltoun , William Reid of Craigheid, Stirlin of Harbertfchyre, Sir^.- Hope, Scottifcraig, Sir fahn Erskene of Balgownie, Mr. William B lac ki>ur a, $nd Robert Majlertcune Baily of Clakmannan. 7/,For the ShriefFdoms of Elgin and Forres,the Earls of Murray, Rothes, Dunferling, Callander, fir Rrbert Tfttfrt-ofchatllk, David Dambar in Barmoth , K^ilex. Dowglas of Spynie, L. of findrafie L. of DufTus , fir Robert Gordoune of Gordounelloune , the Shrieff of Murray elder , Provefl: of Elgine , Provefl of Forres, fames Dumbar , in Jives , fa. Spenceoi Kirktoune, Mr. David Stewart of Newtoune, David Rofs in Erlifmylne, Laird of Brodie,L.of Grancehili, L. of Lethaine , Laird of Ballindalloche , fir Rober Innes younger of that Ilk, Mr. fohn DowgUs of More- floune, John Innes of Lewcharids, fames Gibfoune of Muldarie , fa. Lcfly , in Rothes , fohn Hay of Ko nkaudie, Mr. lames Campbell of Moy, Robert Dun- bar of Eafleibin, lames Dunbar of Dumphaill , lames falconer portioner of Caullfauld , lames Dunbar of Beggis , jydther Kynnardoi Cowbin , fir LoduikGor- ioune^ Mr. IohnHay, Nicholas Dunbar Dunbar U7) Dunbar of Biwgie ami Alex. Montgomrie In Trones. Item , For the Shrieffdome of Nairne , William Knot Chva,/*. Sutherland 'of Kinftarie, Hew Mofs fiar pf Clava , 7t>/;# 6>4#* of Moynes , Alex. 'Brodie of Xe.them., Hew Hay Tutor of Park , The Sheriff of Murray, Thomas Dunbar Tutor of Grange, David Rofs of Holme, William Dollar of Cantray, Mr. Alex. DolUs younger of BouEzeitj Colon Campbells of Del- ves, lames Cuthbert of Braiehley, jo. Innes of Edin- geicht, Mew Rofs of Kilrawiek, lo. Rofs of Daltullie, Alex. Dunbar oi Both, Patrick, Campbell ot Both. For the Burgh of Nairn Jtofo -fftf/jr Proveft , and John Tulloch. Item^ For the Srieffdome of Peibles, lohn Lord Lintonn, ffOfi hovd Zefter , Sir Alexander CMuruy of Blaikbaronie, the L. of Preftongrange, GeorgeTaiteoi Pirne, William Gov an of Cardron, Andro Hay of Hay- ftoun,Mr. fohnHay his fon, fa: Nafmith of Pofl'o, go: Seotoi Huiteftio^Wttliam yeitfhal Dawick, Sir fa: Murray of Skirling, Ro: Huntaroi Polmude, ml- lUmTwedie of Wrae , fo: Dickson of Hartcrie , Mr. Alexander Dickfon his fon, the Laird of Lidehope, the L. of Rachanie , William Ruffell of Shipperfeild , Mr. fa: Lawjoneoi Ceirnemure, fa: Murray of Romano, walttr ^Murray of Halmyre, Mr. Alexander Burnet of Cadoppis, Mx* Pat. Brown ot Steinftoun, Sir fa: Hay pf Smithfeild, William Lyell of Baffindean, Mr, .will. Burnet o{ Barnes, k\r. fo: Nafmth^ fo: CMtmay of Kirkhous, Capr.Jfo: Murray oi Romanno, Mr. Archi- bald VFilkie of Harlawmure, Sir hbn Fmcb of Dawick, the Provoft of Peebles, oranyaneof the Baylies in his ihizncZjRobert Hamjluun Tutaur of Tewcois, toge- ther with the Earls of Wigsoun,Traquair,& Tweddell. ltw> For the Sheriffdom of Bute, fa: Duke of C Ham<« (i8J Hammikoun, the Marquis of Argyle, the Earl of Eg- lintoun, the Lo. Montgomery, Sir la: Stewart Sheriff of Bute, Sir Robert Montgomery of Skelmurlie elder and the younger, and youngefl: Lairds of Skelmurlie, Heflor Bannatyneot Karnes, the L. Kilchattane, lo. Stewart of Ambrlfmoir, Io x Stewart o£ Ardinho, Ro: Bannatyneoi Lawkas, Jo: Hdmmilton~$%y\iQ of Arran, Alexander Camfbellofc Pennimor, Ro: Jamefon of Mekilekilmorie, la: Stewart of Kilquhinlick, Ro: Campbell oi Achinwil- ling, Neill Macneil of Kilmorie, Donald famfbell of "Kirkmichell , Donald Macneil younger of Kilmorie,' 1 Ninnian Stewart of Kergeizean, Ninnian Bannatyne of Kerielamrone, Neil Macnetl Bailey of Rothfay, Dtnald Macgilchreifi Burges younger, Ro: Stewart of Mecknok.^. Item, For the Sheriffdom of Air,the Earl of Lowdotm Lord High Chancellor of Scotland, the Earl of Glen- cairn, the Earl of Eglintoun, the Earl of Cafsillis, the Earl of Dumfreis, the Lord CM ont gomer j?,the Lo: Ford, the Lo: C at heart, thzLo: Rofs, the Lo. Bargany, the Lo: Cochran , the Lairds of Collein , Grimet, Mac- then, Kirhmchaell, elder, younger, and youngeft, fetu kill elder and younger> Ballocbe, Kcrres, Corjlayes, KiU doman younger , Gilbert Kennedy of Dewcny , Adam jrbitfuird, Fergus Maccubine^Mt.Hew Cat chart > Gafloun^ Cefnol^, 'Bar, Gatgirth, Corsbie, David Kennedie of Bel- lymore, Gilmer jcroft younger, Kinginclench, Waiter* held, Park, Stair, $o: Kennedie late Provoft of Air, Leauchane younger, F4/7/,Mr. Robert Berkeley, Crawford* iandj corfhill , Blair , Kilbirnh , Rowallane, elder and younger, Baidland, Dnnlope, Balfioun, Kirk land, Aucb* names , Beijlet,Adam Ritchie Bailey of Air, Robert Brown, the three Lairds of Skelmurlie, Bifhoptoun, Periftoun, Adammm younger , Hzwtarftoun , fo: Reed Provefl; of Irwing, cmningbamheid, fo; Qisbnrne, Enterkine , A- lexander ( T9) xinder Crawford oi Netherskeldoirn, Adam Blair of ^ochwood, Sir William Scot, Hew Kennedie, L. of'Blair, zfoj Creichtonn of Cafteimaynes , Hew Hammilton of Bordliun, zfo.Rofsot Dreghorn, CMimgo Boifwall of Dunlair, 5^0: Camp6eU i NL , a]Qt William Stewart^ Jq. Camf- bell of Skeanftoun , William Hammilton ©f Garrife ,- Charles Boifwall of Barlandnothain , 'Bold of Trochrig, Fergus Maccuming inBalquhame, Barskyn- nirfg, fa: Camiellof Newmylnesand -Dowcachall. Jtem y For the Sheriffdom of Kincardine, the Earls Merihell, Southesk, Pammure, Ethie, theVicountof Arbuthnot, theLo: Abercrombie and their fons, the the Lord Frafer^ Halgrine elder, fobnftotm younger,Ge- neral Major Middletom , George Keith brother to the Earl Merfhel, the Lairds of Pittarro , Lowrenftoun, Morphie elder and younger , Craige , ihornetoun, Bal- mayne elder and younger, Col. Henry Mauld of Ropa- kellie, the L. of Leyis, Baibegno, Mr. David Falconer of Glenferqher, la: Dowglas of Stainpeth, Pa: Falco- neroi Newcoun, John Barkclayoi Johnftoun, Robert Keitb of Why trigs, Halgreine younger, Glenberuie^ Elftck, Arthur Stratoim of Sindone, the Tutor of Al- lardyce, Col. Hary Barlicley> Ttllequille, Brigfmrd^ Sic zfamesHamfay of Benholme, the L. of Fiddes, the L. of Portlethem, GeorgeOgilveoi Lungare, Robert Ar- huthnot of Reterlane, Alexander Keith of Kirkcounhill, lames Keith of Cauldhame, Alexander Wood ok Craig- neftoun, Jo. Strauchane^ Andro Strat&uneoi \%i\\^ James Thomfon of Cheyae, theL. of PkfoddelHs, la, Wif- hart of Arduthie, Sir Jo: Falconer of Bruntoun,and Mr. Alexander Wood of Netherbenholrne. Item, For the fheriffdom of Roxburgh, the Earls of Cafsillis, Roxburgh, Louthian , Bucleuche, Hading- toun, Traqhair, the Lord Graafian , Sir William Dow- glasoi Cavers, Sir Andro Kerot Greinheid r Sir Tho: C z JUr (20) Keroi Cavers, Sir Walter Uddelloi that Ilk , Sir Wil- liam Scot of Harden, Archbald Dowglas far of Cavers, zfohx Sect of Gorrenberrie William Eliot of Stobus el- der and younger, Robert Langlandis of that ilk , Walter Scot of Gaudiiands, Archbald Eliot of Falnefche, Ro* bert Scot of Braidhauche, Gedion Scot of Harden, Mr. Gilbert Eliot of Craigend, Will, Kcr of Newtoun, An- dro Rutherford younger of Hunthill, $ohn Rutherford of Bankend , Robert Rutherford Bailey of Jedburgh, Gawne Eliot of Grange, Robert Ker ok. Newhall, Andrew Dow- glas of Freirfchaw , Robert Kcr of Fadounfide, Goto Wane hope in Wood head , ^: Halyburtoun of Mure- houflaw, ^4? Lphgorv of Drygrange , George Rather* fordof Fatrningtoun, i^AndroKw of Littledean , -.4#- «/{« i^r of Chatto, Andro Ker of Mafsindew , Robert Pringel of Stitchel, William. Scotoi Mangercoun, T'ho: CMacdowgall of Stodrig, Robert Ker of Midilmift walls, John Ker in Maiden, Andro Ker of Lyntoun,^: Ker of Thornden, gfo: JKT*r of Laehtour, /{ Kardon, fobn Sctymegew o£ Kivktoune, fa. Scot of Logy , Thomas Halybnrntome for Dundie , 1 'homos Mudie , William Weymes, Alex. Borvar younger , Andro Gray for Momios, fames Ujlne younger, fohnSkynner and George Stall 'for Breichen,^^ Ochterlony and Alex. Futhic U5J TutUe for Aberbrothok , Alex. Strang and fohnidylne for Forfar, fames Pedie for Montros, George Campbell of Lundie, gfo£# Osberlony of Wefterfeatoune , ^^ Carnegie of New- gaxieJVilliam ocherlony •, Laird of Pittarro Arbuthnot of Blaikftoune, Affleck of that Ilk,The L. of Kynnadie, fohn Garneot Midletoun , fames Burhame of Lardouny Mr. fo+ Gilmor^ Andro Lyone of Delgetie Lairds of Beyfak and Afflek. Item , Forthe ShriefFdomof Selkirk, Earles Buckclugh, Traquair, Tweddell, Lords, Lyntoune, Zefter, Eliebank, Matter of Eliebank Lairds of Phillopehauche , Harden elder and younger Stobbis, Quhitflaid, Harden, Collonell Walter- Scot of Hartwoodburn, Thirleftane, Mangertoune, Gallovv- fchellis, Torwodly, Hartwoodmyrcs, Tordrig, Tufhellaw, Bowhil,Braidmedowis,Midleftead,Sucherlandhal,Phillone, Thomas Scot f or the Town of Selkirk, William Scotoi Sin- toun, George Curror of Howdoune , fohnScotof Gilmylie- fcleugh, theL. of Stobis elder and younger, Sir fames ^Murray of Deuchare and fames Prigill of Whytbank. Item, FortheShrieffdomof Banff, the Marques of Ar- gyle, Eafles of Merfhell , Buchane, Findlater, Vicounc of Frendraughc, Lord Veskfure the Mafter of Banff, waiter Ogilvie of Boyn , Sir Robert Innes of th at Ilk , and in his ab- sence Peter Meldrum of Lichnet, Alex Abercrombie elder of Birkingboig , Alex. Ogilvie elder of Kempkairn, fames Sutherland ofBavleine, fahn Gram of Ballendalloche, fahn Lyonoi Troupe, Lairds of Kinnernoone,Baidavie, Tulliche, Ryland, Anchingtouil, Dunluguis,Skethe,Halzeardis, Patr. Gordoune of Badiufcoith, mlliam Orde of Smeauchtie, Robert Wilfone of Brakenhillis , Mr. fames Hay of Muldavit , the Lairds of Blackwater, Stainely, Ro. Makingzeis, William Lawtyein Mirehous,|L, Anchmedden Proveft forthetown of 'B*nn,Geotge Stewart Bailie thereof , William Lepy Bailie of Cullen, Patrtk Stewart of Outlaw, Alexander Winchefler Bailie of Banff, Mt,Alex* Dowglas of Downeis of Dow- D ncies dO neis Brandounc Baird of Northfield , Alexander Ogilvie of Knok, G or dome of Rothemay , welter Ogilvie of Rag- p&^w alter Ogilvie of Leidfyve,Levte. Coiloneli Innes, Gordoune of Straloche , Berold Innes of Kinkorcli , mlliam Ogilvie of Boigheads, Laird of Kempkairne, younger, Innes of Auchlonkarc , and John Ogilvie Bailie of Culland. Item^ For the Shrieffdom of Aberdeen, The Marquette of Argyle , the Earles of Arroll, Marchell Buchane, Dumfer- ling, Callender, Vicountof Frendraught , Lord Pitfhilgo Lord Forbes, the Lord Frafer, the Lairds of Innercauld, Bel- tie, Skene of that Ilk , Arther Forbes of Eight, Corfnidae, Lellie,Tolquhoune,Watertoune,Knappernane,Auchreddie, Petnacaddell , William Seytoune of Maninie , Willi Am Sey tonne of Miunes , Lairds of Anchincraw , Rainftoune , Cri- raonmogat , Brunthill, Ardiffrie, Dunlugus , Ludquharne younger, Auchnedden, Eiftertyrie,Techmiurs, Clakriache, Phillorth, Udnie, Mr. fames Baird oi Litlefiddies,Pitcaple, Lefraoir younger,Craigievar, Auldmad,Ornehill,Pitfoure, Dyce, Culter, Bythe, william Dalgarno of Blakwater, Alex, Moriefone ofBignie, Patrick Lejlie Proveft of Aberdeen, Mr. Robert Farquer of Muny , Thomas Mortumer late Bailie of Aberdeen, Robert Irving of Feddrit, Io. Irving in Brunklay, the Lairds of Birkingboig, Muresk, Memfie, Petfoddellis, Muriefauld, Badnifhoche, Coclirachie, Tullos, Logie, George Buchane of Saphock , George Hay of Auchquhairne, Mt. Alex. Menkes of Kiimundi, Alex,Gordonne of Bifmoir, Mr. Thomas Sandilands of Ciubftoun, fohnPenyot New- place, Elphingflottne of Glack , Iohn Meldrum of Auchnevir, Walter Stewart of Bhirtoune , the Tutor of Pitfllgo, Robert Menem of Clerkhill , Io. Forbes of Largino, Alex. Iajfray , L.Glenkindie, the prefent Bailies of Aber- dene, la. 0g/7w*ofRaghill, Kincragy Lefly , Lejly Forbes elder and younger , Forbes of Afloune, Iobnjlottne of Oragy, Forbes oi Innernachty. Item. (*7) lum^ For the ShriefFdom of Innernes and Cromerties the Marquefle of Argyle , the Earle of Murray , the Laird, of Kilraick , Clava , Macintofche and his brother Lauch- ■hhe 9 iohn Forbes oi" Cullodin Proveft of Innernes, fir Tames -Frafer of Bray, Hew Frafer oi Kynnaries , Rorie Mackenzie of Ridcaftell , ^Alex. Dunbar of BennetfTeild , Roskenes, Tarbetand hisfon, Cromartie, Dunskeath,Finraflie, Ob- ftaill, Leralair, Balkney, Innerkraikie, Priefthiil, Sir Robert Innes younger. The L. Balnagoune, David Rofs of Pitca- mie , lames Matcullothe of Kindes , Andro Matculloch Proveft ofTayne, The Lairds of Dunbeath, May 5 Grunzeard,Ark- boll^Coyn^william Maccentofch of Killathie,D^wW Rofs of •Holme, Dollas of Cantrey, Alex. Mac p her [one oi Efigh, wih Frafer of Culboky , Duncanne Forbes of Cullodin Hew Fra- fer o£ Belladrum Hew Frafer of Strivy , Hew Frafer of Foy- ger, Jafm Cmhbert of Caftelhill, Angus Chif holme of Corner^ William Bailie of Dunnane, Robert Innes of Calraffie, Jo. Aofs of Aldie, Mr. Jo. Rofs of Pittindrech, fames Cutbert of Dra- kyes , Alexander Forrejler of Colinald , Duneanne Raymeol Kilmure , John CMacclevdoi Dunvagane , Rorie uwaccleant ofCallafker, Mr. Mac- quorquodail of Phantillanes , ^irchbald Campbell of Glen- carradill, Alexander Macnauchtane of Dundarrow,Sir Donald Campbell of Ardnamurchan Knight Baronet ^Archbald Camp - bell Capt. of DunfhfFnage , /a; Campbell of Ardchactane, H : and Drums,and the Rutmafters with Cornets and Trumpets,, and'that they be in readinefle as they (hall receive order from the Parliament' or " Committee of Eftates, to bring forth fuch number and Proportion of the Forces of their Shire with fufficient furniture, Armes andP'rovifii- • on as they fhall be required. - ■■■_ : : -. And it is hereby provided that the Burroughs Royal within the Shires ' {Hail have the nomination of their Captains, and under Officers ; and their men to be exercifed within their own Town , and fhall not be obliged to keep other places of Muftering within the Shire till the Re- giments of that Divifion, wherein the Burgh lies, be called to march or go upon fervice : In which caleeach Burgh is to furnifti a propor- tionable number of well armed men, conform to the number furni- (hed by the Shire : And who are to go on in the fervice under, and re- ceive command from the Colonells and others Officers named as faid is. And for the good of -the fervice : It is Ordained, That the feverall - Committees aforefaid, appoint fome fure place 'for Magazines of Am- munition and Arms for the ufe of the Shire. And that the whole work may be the better furthered and avanced, the Committees and Colo- nels forefaids, are hereby Ordained to labour fo far as in them lies to entertain unity and love amongft all his Majelties good Sub/ecTs in thefe Bounds : And that all private quarrels in cafe any fiiali happen to fall out among any well afrected perfons be fetled and removed ami- cabiie. Otherways that the fame be reprefented to the Committee of Eftates : And if any Tumult or Infurre&ion break forth in the Shire, by Malignants or dif-afTecled perfons, or if any {hall offer to pppole or obftrutft by violence the refolutions of the Parliament or Commit- tees thereof, With power to the faids Committees and Colonels to ufe all means to compeft them. And if need be, to purfue the raifers of the faid Tumults and publike oppofers of the Refolutions of the Eftates in ■ a Hoftill way by the ftrength of the Shire : And if the lnfurreclion oroppofitioncometothat-height that the Shire where it falls out i«" not able to fupprefs the fame*; that the Colonels' , Committees , and Commanders of the next adjacent Shires on all quarters (with whom the Committees refpettii/e are to keep coirefpondence) joyn for fup- preffing the fame, as they fhalL receive advertifement from the Com- - mitteeof Eftates, or Committee of the Shir? where She Infurreftion is. And in cafe of any Forraign invahons by Sea or iand, tliat the^Co- 1 lone lopels and Commanders rife m Armes with the whole ftrength or the Shire 9 Horfe and Toot for refilling the fame ; and by Beacons and o- therways give timeous advertifement thereof to the Cotintrey & next adjacent Shires, who are hereby commanded to rife and concur in the purfuitof thefaids Invaders, and raifers of commotion or trouble: And if they, or any others aflifting them in thefe unlawfull deeds ihall ilie to ftrengths and houfes With power to the faids Colonels, Commanders, and others that joyn with them,to raife,fire,afiiege the faids Strengths and Houfes,and ufe all other kinde of Warlike engyne, that can be had for recovery thereof, and apprehending the faids per- ibns, and their afsifters* arid if in execution hereof any (laughter), mutalatione, or other accident fhall fall out upon the perlbns fo pur- fued; The Eftates of Parliament declares, the Colonels, and others forefaids, aflifting them, free thereof, and of all pain or danger they may incur there through, for ever. And Ordains and Commands all his Majefties good fubjefts to afsift thefaids Committees and Colonells in the profecution of this Com- mifsion, under the pain to be efteemed and punifhed as enemies to Religion, the Kings Majefty, and their Native Countrey, and art and part of the faids Iniurredions and tumults : And to the end the faids Committees and Colonels may the better attend this charge,With po- wer to them or Quorum thereof, to inflict and uplift penalties affthe abfents. And it is hereby declared,that the Colonels of the Shires,and wel-afFecled Noblemen within the fame,have voice and place in their Committees refollive, and are members thereof. And lalt thefe Com- mittees are hereby ftraitly injoyned and commanded, to obey,and put in execution all Orders and lnftruftions, to be lent to them by this. Parliament or Committee of Eftates: And give frequent advertife- ment of their proceedings, and of the condition of the Shire, to the Committee of Eftates, to whom they {hall be anfwerable for the dif, charge of this truft cornmited to them.By thisCommifiion which is to indure while the fame be recalled by the Parliament, Convention, or the Committee of Eftates, and all other former Commissions for this purpofe and nomination of Colonels and Committees in the Shires to be void and null in all time coming 5 and in the mean time the Eftates of Parliament gives hereby power to the Committees of thefe Shires that are fpatious and large, to fubdivide the Committees thereof, and appoint the times and places of their meetings for the lame as the Committees of thefe Shires (hall think fit, and as may conduce moft for the furtherance of the publick ferviceand well of their faids Shire* FINIS* Alex* Gtffon*C\ev.Resi+ jRn&aX &w&m