A proclamation, for choosing the additional representatives of barons to the Parliament..
Scotland.Privy Council.
Eliot, Gilbert,Sir,1651-1718
Edinburgh, : Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to their most Excellent Majesties,,
Anno Dom. 1690..
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Signed: Gilb. Eliot, Cls. Sti. Concilii.
A copy of 'The certificat and assurance' is printed below the proclamation and was required to be signed by all Barons and freeholders of the respective Shires.
Dated at end: Given under our Signet at Edinburgh, the fourth day of August, 1690.
Declaring the number of Commissioners permitted to represent each Shire in Parliament.
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