A proclamation for putting the Kingdom of Scotland in a posture of defence against the enemies of the King and government

All titles

• A proclamation for putting the Kingdom of Scotland in a posture of defence against the enemies of the King and government
• Proclamations. 1685-04-28

People / Organizations

• Scotland. Sovereign (1685-1688 : James VII). (Author)

Imprint

London]: Edinburgh, printed by the Heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to the Kings most sacred Majesty, anno Dom. 1685. And reprinted at London, by George Croom, at the sign of the Blue-Ball in Thames-street, over against Baynard's-Castle, [1685

Added name

James II, King of England, 1633-1701.; Paterson, William, Sir, 1644-1709.; Croom, George, printer. ; Scotland. Privy Council.

Publication year

1685

ESTC No.

R2479

Grub Street ID

108542

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) : 1 coat of arms ; 1°.

Note

"In view of conspiracies, the Merse, Teviotdale, ... Militia Regiments, ... and all heretors, &c., in Air, Renfrew, ... to be ready with arms and 14 days' provisions when ordered. All persons between 16 and 60 in Aberdone, Bamff, ... to be ready. On any landing all persons to come together, and seize the ship and ammunition. No one to help any rebels or traitors"-- Crawford

At end of text: Given under Our signet at Holy-rude-house, the 28th day of April, 1685. And of Our reign the first year. Per actum dominorum secreti Concilij. Will. Paterson, Cls. Sti. Concilij

Woodcut royal coat of arms (Crawford no. 258); woodcut factotum

Steele notation: Arms, gious Our

Identified as Wing (2nd ed.) J341A on UMI microfilm set "Early English books, 1641-1700", reel 742.