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The which day the king's majesty, with advice and approbation of the estates of parliament, nominated and elected Master Alexander Gibson, younger, of Durie to the place and office of clerk register of this his highness's ancient and native kingdom of Scotland and that for life without offence, according to the act of this present parliament made regarding the election of officers of state, councillors and sessioners upon 16 September last past. Likewise his majesty, with advice and approbation foresaid, gives and conveys to the said Master Alexander Gibson, younger, of Durie, for life without offence as said is, the foresaid office of clerk register with all honours, dignities, privileges, profits, casualties and liberties pertaining to the said office, according to the foresaid act and to the gift to be granted to him of the foresaid office under his highness's great seal, to be held and possessed by him as the same has been possessed and held by any preceding clerk register and which may be now possessed by the laws of this kingdom, and ordain a gift to be passed and completed under his highness's great seal to the said Master Alexander Gibson of the foresaid office of clerk register with all honours, dignities, profits, casualties, liberties and privileges belonging thereto.