7 September 1639

[Act delivered to king's advocate; supplication remitted to king; act to be further considered]

The act regarding the lawful constitution of this parliament delivered to [Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall], advocate.†

The supplication from some Scotsmen in England and Ireland recommended to [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], the lord commissioner's grace, and to the council to be presented to his majesty, and this to be recorded in the parliament books and no otherwise.†

Regarding that part of the supplication presented by the commissioners of the assembly craving salmon fishing to be discharged upon Sunday, appoints the burghs to speak relating thereto among themselves and with others having interest and to give in the reasons for and against in writing upon Monday next, to be considered upon by his general and lords of articles.†

  1. NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.4(a) v-4(b) r. Back
  2. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The act regarding the constitution of the parliament delivered to [Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall], advocate.' Back
  3. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The supplication regarding the exacting of unprecedented oaths from Scotsmen trafficking in England and Ireland is appointed to be drawn up in fair general terms and then remitted to commissioner's grace to be represented to his majesty. And in case any such case occur hereafter, remit the same to the council as commissioners from parliament to represent the same to his majesty and supplicate his majesty relating thereto. And this only to pass in articles that it may be recorded among the unprinted acts of parliament with this title, under these terms. Supplication from some Scotsmen in England and Ireland recommended to [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], the lord commissioner's grace, and to the council to be presented to his majesty, and this to be recorded in the parliament books in these same terms and no otherwise.' Back
  4. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the salmon fishings, appoints the burghs to speak among themselves and with those having interest to give in their reasons for and against in writing upon Monday next.' Back
  5. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the shearers, recommends the same to the justices of peace and kirk sessions where the abuse be committed.' Back
  6. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Continues the answer to the changing of the markets until Monday.' Back
  7. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r-3(b) v, as follows: 'Nominates [John Wemyss], earl of Wemyss, [John Campbell], lord Loudoun and [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of] Burleigh, [illegible], [Robert Pringle of] Stichill, [David Carnegie of] Ethie, [Sir William Cunningham of] Cunninghamhead, [David Anderson], commissioner of Cupar, [Gideon Jack, commissioner for] Lanark, [Duncan Forbes of Culloden, commissioner for] Inverness, and [Master Alexander Home of St Leonards, commissioner for] Lauder [illegible] to meet and peruse the acts of parliament [illegible] all the justices of peace, their instructions, and maintenance of idle persons, and to give in their overtures in writing to the parliament on Tuesday next.' Back
  8. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'A supplication being presented by Master David Lindsay, parson of Belhelvie, craving that notwithstanding the rescission of episcopacy and chapters, yet his benefice or lands held of the chapters provided to him may be specially excepted. [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, occasioned thereby to take to their consideration what shall be done regarding the general course regarding all benefices, chapters or chapter lands.' Back
  9. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'To [illegible] the taking order with the clerks' protestation.' Back
  10. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: '[illegible] with the sitting of two commissioners for Edinburgh upon the articles.' Back
[Supplication remitted to justices of peace and kirk sessions; supplication continued]

Regarding that part of the supplication craving the feeing of shearers upon Sunday to be discharged, recommends the same to the justices of peace and kirk sessions where the abuse is committed.†

Regarding that part of the said supplication craving the markets upon Monday and Saturday to be discharged in diverse towns, continues the giving answer thereto until Monday next.†

  1. NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.4(a) v-4(b) r. Back
  2. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The act regarding the constitution of the parliament delivered to [Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall], advocate.' Back
  3. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The supplication regarding the exacting of unprecedented oaths from Scotsmen trafficking in England and Ireland is appointed to be drawn up in fair general terms and then remitted to commissioner's grace to be represented to his majesty. And in case any such case occur hereafter, remit the same to the council as commissioners from parliament to represent the same to his majesty and supplicate his majesty relating thereto. And this only to pass in articles that it may be recorded among the unprinted acts of parliament with this title, under these terms. Supplication from some Scotsmen in England and Ireland recommended to [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], the lord commissioner's grace, and to the council to be presented to his majesty, and this to be recorded in the parliament books in these same terms and no otherwise.' Back
  4. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the salmon fishings, appoints the burghs to speak among themselves and with those having interest to give in their reasons for and against in writing upon Monday next.' Back
  5. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the shearers, recommends the same to the justices of peace and kirk sessions where the abuse be committed.' Back
  6. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Continues the answer to the changing of the markets until Monday.' Back
  7. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r-3(b) v, as follows: 'Nominates [John Wemyss], earl of Wemyss, [John Campbell], lord Loudoun and [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of] Burleigh, [illegible], [Robert Pringle of] Stichill, [David Carnegie of] Ethie, [Sir William Cunningham of] Cunninghamhead, [David Anderson], commissioner of Cupar, [Gideon Jack, commissioner for] Lanark, [Duncan Forbes of Culloden, commissioner for] Inverness, and [Master Alexander Home of St Leonards, commissioner for] Lauder [illegible] to meet and peruse the acts of parliament [illegible] all the justices of peace, their instructions, and maintenance of idle persons, and to give in their overtures in writing to the parliament on Tuesday next.' Back
  8. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'A supplication being presented by Master David Lindsay, parson of Belhelvie, craving that notwithstanding the rescission of episcopacy and chapters, yet his benefice or lands held of the chapters provided to him may be specially excepted. [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, occasioned thereby to take to their consideration what shall be done regarding the general course regarding all benefices, chapters or chapter lands.' Back
  9. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'To [illegible] the taking order with the clerks' protestation.' Back
  10. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: '[illegible] with the sitting of two commissioners for Edinburgh upon the articles.' Back
[Supplication regarding idle beggars remitted to subcommittee; supplication read and answer delayed]

Regarding that part of the said supplication regarding idle beggars, [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, and lords of the articles nominate [John Wemyss], earl of Wemyss, [John Campbell], lord Loudoun and [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of] Burleigh, [David Carnegie], laird of Ethie, [Sir William Cunningham of] Cunninghamhead, [John Forbes of] Leslie, [Sir James Hamilton of] Broomhill and [Robert Pringle of] Stichill, [David Anderson], commissioner for Cupar, [Gideon Jack, commissioner for] Lanark, [Duncan Forbes of Culloden, commissioner for] Inverness, and [Master Alexander Home of St Leonards, commissioner for] Lauder (not secluding any other who pleases to assist) whom they appoint to meet and peruse all acts of parliament and council regarding idle beggars and idle persons, servants and servants' fees, and the instructions given to the justices of peace, and to give in their overtures for redress of these abuses complained upon to the commissioner general and articles upon Tuesday in writing.†

Regarding the supplication presented by Master David Lindsay, parson of Belhelvie, craving that notwithstanding the rescission of episcopacy and chapters, yet that his benefice or lands held of the chapter provided to him may be specially excepted. [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, and articles remitted to give answer thereto until they consider upon the general course which shall be taken regarding all lands and benefices of chapter.†

  1. NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.4(a) v-4(b) r. Back
  2. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The act regarding the constitution of the parliament delivered to [Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall], advocate.' Back
  3. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The supplication regarding the exacting of unprecedented oaths from Scotsmen trafficking in England and Ireland is appointed to be drawn up in fair general terms and then remitted to commissioner's grace to be represented to his majesty. And in case any such case occur hereafter, remit the same to the council as commissioners from parliament to represent the same to his majesty and supplicate his majesty relating thereto. And this only to pass in articles that it may be recorded among the unprinted acts of parliament with this title, under these terms. Supplication from some Scotsmen in England and Ireland recommended to [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], the lord commissioner's grace, and to the council to be presented to his majesty, and this to be recorded in the parliament books in these same terms and no otherwise.' Back
  4. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the salmon fishings, appoints the burghs to speak among themselves and with those having interest to give in their reasons for and against in writing upon Monday next.' Back
  5. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the shearers, recommends the same to the justices of peace and kirk sessions where the abuse be committed.' Back
  6. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Continues the answer to the changing of the markets until Monday.' Back
  7. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r-3(b) v, as follows: 'Nominates [John Wemyss], earl of Wemyss, [John Campbell], lord Loudoun and [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of] Burleigh, [illegible], [Robert Pringle of] Stichill, [David Carnegie of] Ethie, [Sir William Cunningham of] Cunninghamhead, [David Anderson], commissioner of Cupar, [Gideon Jack, commissioner for] Lanark, [Duncan Forbes of Culloden, commissioner for] Inverness, and [Master Alexander Home of St Leonards, commissioner for] Lauder [illegible] to meet and peruse the acts of parliament [illegible] all the justices of peace, their instructions, and maintenance of idle persons, and to give in their overtures in writing to the parliament on Tuesday next.' Back
  8. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'A supplication being presented by Master David Lindsay, parson of Belhelvie, craving that notwithstanding the rescission of episcopacy and chapters, yet his benefice or lands held of the chapters provided to him may be specially excepted. [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, occasioned thereby to take to their consideration what shall be done regarding the general course regarding all benefices, chapters or chapter lands.' Back
  9. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'To [illegible] the taking order with the clerks' protestation.' Back
  10. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: '[illegible] with the sitting of two commissioners for Edinburgh upon the articles.' Back
[Answer to protestation and decision regarding addition to the articles delayed]

The answer to the protestation made by the clerks continued until tomorrow.†

Regarding the sitting of two commissioners for Edinburgh upon the articles and to determine what shall be done relating thereto continued until tomorrow.†

  1. NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.4(a) v-4(b) r. Back
  2. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The act regarding the constitution of the parliament delivered to [Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall], advocate.' Back
  3. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'The supplication regarding the exacting of unprecedented oaths from Scotsmen trafficking in England and Ireland is appointed to be drawn up in fair general terms and then remitted to commissioner's grace to be represented to his majesty. And in case any such case occur hereafter, remit the same to the council as commissioners from parliament to represent the same to his majesty and supplicate his majesty relating thereto. And this only to pass in articles that it may be recorded among the unprinted acts of parliament with this title, under these terms. Supplication from some Scotsmen in England and Ireland recommended to [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], the lord commissioner's grace, and to the council to be presented to his majesty, and this to be recorded in the parliament books in these same terms and no otherwise.' Back
  4. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the salmon fishings, appoints the burghs to speak among themselves and with those having interest to give in their reasons for and against in writing upon Monday next.' Back
  5. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Regarding the shearers, recommends the same to the justices of peace and kirk sessions where the abuse be committed.' Back
  6. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r, as follows: 'Continues the answer to the changing of the markets until Monday.' Back
  7. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) r-3(b) v, as follows: 'Nominates [John Wemyss], earl of Wemyss, [John Campbell], lord Loudoun and [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of] Burleigh, [illegible], [Robert Pringle of] Stichill, [David Carnegie of] Ethie, [Sir William Cunningham of] Cunninghamhead, [David Anderson], commissioner of Cupar, [Gideon Jack, commissioner for] Lanark, [Duncan Forbes of Culloden, commissioner for] Inverness, and [Master Alexander Home of St Leonards, commissioner for] Lauder [illegible] to meet and peruse the acts of parliament [illegible] all the justices of peace, their instructions, and maintenance of idle persons, and to give in their overtures in writing to the parliament on Tuesday next.' Back
  8. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'A supplication being presented by Master David Lindsay, parson of Belhelvie, craving that notwithstanding the rescission of episcopacy and chapters, yet his benefice or lands held of the chapters provided to him may be specially excepted. [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], lord commissioner general, occasioned thereby to take to their consideration what shall be done regarding the general course regarding all benefices, chapters or chapter lands.' Back
  9. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: 'To [illegible] the taking order with the clerks' protestation.' Back
  10. A draft entry of this business can be found on NAS, PA6/3, 'August 31-October 22 1639', f.3(b) v, as follows: '[illegible] with the sitting of two commissioners for Edinburgh upon the articles.' Back