[1599/7/4]¹

[William Douglas], earl of Angus, lieutenant of the West March

The which day the barons of the West March, having petitioned that William, earl of Angus, lord Douglas and Abernethy should continue in his charge of lieutenancy of the west march which he has discharged this long time bygone, and they promising faithfully to concur and assist with him in all things for pacifying of the said west march and for furthering and advancing of him in the said office of lieutenancy, the said Earl of Angus then instantly in presence of our sovereign lord and estates accepted the said office and charge in and upon him and promised to continue therein and to discharge the same faithfully for his majesty's service and quieting of the country until he acquaints his highness and his council that he would use the same no longer and that some other officer be appointed for discharge thereof.