The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707, K.M. Brown et al eds (St Andrews, 2007-2025), date accessed: 8 July 2025
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Sir Archibald Primrose [of Carrington], clerk register
The lord commissioner presented a patent under his majesty's great seal making Sir Archibald Primrose of Chesters,2 knight and baronet, during all the days of his lifetime clerk of his majesty's council, registers and rolls. Which patent, being read in the presence and hearing of the estates of parliament, they did with all humble duty acknowledge his majesty's fit choice and the said Sir Archibald Primrose, having taken the oath of allegiance and of faithful administration, the lord commissioner did deliver his patent to him, who received the same upon his knee.
- NAS. PA2/26, 25.
- More generally known as Sir Archibald Primrose of Carrington from being made lord of session as Lord Carrington in February 1661.