Early copies of an address, 29 January 1689, of the Provost, Bailies, and Council of Glasgow to William, Prince of Orange, and of an Act, 1690, of the same body., 1689-1690.
Scope and Contents
The address (folio 8) calls upon William of Orange to establish a free Parliament and the Protestant religion, and points out that Glasgow was the first city to publish his declaration. The Act (folio 9) lays down that no tavern-keeper shall hold municipal office.
Dates
- Creation: 1689-1690.
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Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Custodial History
From the papers of the family of Malcolm of Glenmorag.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1939, by Mrs Allan Maclean, Bonnington House, Kirknewton, Mrs J Noel Phillipps, Kirkton House, Carluke, and Mrs F Moore Dutton, Lion House, Tattenhall, Chester, members of the Malcolm family.
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