The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707, K.M. Brown et al eds (St Andrews, 2007-2024), date accessed: 23 April 2024
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Procedure
Rolles called and prayeres said.
Procedure: Lord Elphinstone commanded to act as an assizer in the trial of Master John Stewart
It being represented by the thrie assessouris adjoyned to the justice for Maister Johne Stewartis proces that the Lord Elphingstoune was the fourt assessour nominat be the parliament is wnwilling and refuiss to joyne with theme in respect foirsaid, the estates of parliament commandis the said Lord Elphingstone to accept the said office and to proceid in doeing his duetie therin to the end of the proces.
- NAS, PA2/22, f.74r.