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Legislation: private act

Act regarding the nomination and election of Sir James Galloway to be master of requests

The which day the king's majesty, with advice and approbation of the estates of parliament, nominated and elected Sir James Galloway to be master of requests 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 officers of state, councillors and sessioners upon 16 September last. Likewise his majesty, with advice and approbation foresaid, gives and conveys to the said Sir James Galloway, for life without offence as said is, the foresaid office to be master of requests of this his majesty's kingdom, with all honours, dignities, profits, casualties and liberties pertaining to the same office which have been possessed and held by any preceding master of requests, and which may be now possessed by the laws of this kingdom. And ordains a gift to be passed and completed under his highness's great seal to the said Sir James Galloway of the foresaid office, with all honours, dignities, profits, casualties, liberties and privileges pertaining and belonging thereto as said is.