Scottish litigants, rebels and cautioners
(1610-1613) The Privy Council of Scotland exercised a superior judicial authority in the kingdom, and consequently received and dealt with a constant stream of petitions, as well as dealing with the internal security of the state. This register of the council from July 1610 to February 1613, in the reign of king James VI, was edited by David Masson and published under the direction of the Deputy Clerk Register of Scotland in 1889. The publication starts with the Acta and Decreta, a chronological consolidation of material from Acta Secreti Concilii proper, the Decreta, the Book of Commissions, the Book of Sederunts, the Minute Book of Processes, and The Book of the Isles. There is then a section of Royal and Other Letters (pp. 565-644); then acts and bands (bonds) of caution (surety) from the registers called Acta Cautionis (pp. 647-690); and Miscellaneous Privy Council Papers (693-746). Many of the individuals mentioned are the complainants, those of whom they complained, and the sureties on both sides: at this period, many of the complainants are alleging serious attacks, often of a feuding nature. Many of the bonds entered into by the cautioners are promises to keep the peace towards such enemies. Failure to answer to the council when summoned was a serious contempt, leading to being denounced a rebel, with serious consequences.
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Official Papers
(1627-1628) The State Papers Domestic cover all manner of business relating to Britain, Ireland and the colonies, conducted in the office of the Secretary of State as well as other miscellaneous records.
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Treasury Books
(1709) Records of the Treasury administration in Britain, America and the colonies, for January to December 1709. These abstracts of the Treasury minute books and corresponding warrants for this period covers a huge variety of topics involving all manner of receipts and expenditure, customs and revenue officials, civil servants, pensioners, petitioners and postmasters figuring particularly among the individuals named.
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Treasury and Customs Officials, Officers and Pensioners
(1713) Government accounts, with details of income and expenditure in Britain, America and the colonies
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Treasury and Customs Officials, Officers and Pensioners
(1714) Government accounts, with details of income and expenditure in Britain, America and the colonies
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Army accounts: Minorca
(1715-1716) Abstract of the Treasury declared accounts for the Army: Guards and Garrisons and Land Forces: 17 October 1715 to 24 December 1716, E 351/103.AUCHMUTY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Treasury and Customs Officials, Officers and Pensioners
(1717) Government accounts, with details of income and expenditure in Britain, America and the colonies
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Treasury Books
(1717) Records of the Treasury administration in Britain, America and the colonies, for 1717. These also include records of the appointment and replacement of customs officers such as tide waiters and surveyors.AUCHMUTY. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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People in the News
(1768) Births, marriages and deaths, reports of crimes, trials and hangings, and general news, mainly from England, reported in the Chronicle section of the Annual RegisterAUCHMUTY. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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British administration in North America
(1755-1776) The papers of the 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, who served as Secretary of State for the American Department, contain correspondence relating to North America and the West Indies. They include some material earlier than 1755.AUCHMUTY. Cost: £4.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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