Parliamentary Register

At Edinburgh, 2 June 1640

To the which day and place the parliament was continued by [John Stewart, earl of Traquair], his majesty's commissioner above-named, in manner respectively before rehearsed.

The sixth day of parliament

Procedure: opening of the session

The continued parliament of the said most excellent prince Charles, by the grace of God, king of Scotland, England, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, held at Edinburgh, 2 June 1640, by the whole estates of this kingdom after-specified, convened by his majesty's special authority, along with the officers of parliament and John Milne, judge.

With the suits having been called and the court lawfully fenced.

  1. NAS, PA2/22, f.11v. Back