Procedure: minutes read

The minutes of the last sederunt read.

Warrant: new election

A warrant granted for electing a new commissioner in place of David Christie [of Balsillie], deceased, for the burgh of Dysart on Monday next as follows:

Warrant for electing a commissioner for the burgh of Dysart

Her majesty's high commissioner and the estates of parliament, in respect of the death of David Christie, commissioner to this present parliament for the burgh of Dysart, do hereby grant order and warrant to the magistrates and town council of the said burgh to meet there in the usual place upon Monday next, being 23 August instant, and to choose and elect a commissioner for representing them in this parliament in place of the said David Christie, and ordains intimation hereof to be made in the accustomed manner.