[1640/6/18]¹

Procedure: approval of the findings of the committee for putting the border shires in readiness

Act for the border shires

The which day, the estates having heard and considered the report of the committee for putting the forces of the border shires in readiness, wherein it is thought fit by [Alexander Leslie of Balgonie], lord general, and those of that committee that the forces, both of foot and horse, of the near bordering shires be presently convened and put in such places as the lord general shall think fit and expedient for the better defence of the country from any danger which may be apprehended from England, the said estates did admit and approve the foresaid article, and agreed and consented thereto.