Keeping of the seals

Item, it is statute and ordained that the great seal, privy seal, quarter seal and signets be delivered in keeping to [Gavin Dunbar, elder, bishop of Aberdeen], clerk register, to remain with him until the time they are delivered to such persons to be used as shall be thought expedient by [Margaret Tudor], the queen's grace, and the lords of council to be chosen thereto.

  1. NAS, PA2/8, I, f.8r. Back