The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland

Chapter 49

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Commiss. concerning the particulars betwixt _John Wilkie_ of _Fouldoum_ and Mr. _Thomas Ramsay_ Minister there. Ib.

Advice concerning the division of _Basinden_. Ib.

Committee to urge an answer to the desires of the Assem. concerning the election of the Magistrates of _Aberdeen_. Ib.

Ref. to the Commiss. of Assem. to insist upon all occasions for an answer thereunto. Ib.

Ref. to the said Commission of Assem. for planting vaking places in the Kirk and Colledge of _Aberdeen_. Ib.

Letters to the Committee of _Newcastle_, the General, Lieut. General _Lesly_, and General Major _Middletoun_. Sess. 13.

Ref. Mr. _Edward Wright_ to the Commiss. of Assem. Ib.

Renovation of the Commission of _Orknay_ and _Zetland_. Ib.

Ref. concerning Witches to the Commission of Assemb. Ib.

Recom. of the Printer in _Amsterdam_ his Bill concerning the Charts of this Kingdom. Ib.

Suspension of Mr. _William Wilkie_ with a reference to the Commis. of Assem. concerning his relaxation. Sess. 14.

Ref. Commis. Assem. concerning Doctor _Balcanquals_ Letters. Ib.

Ref. of the Petitions of the Earl of _Traquair_ and _Drumfreis_ to the Commis. Assem. Ib.

Act in favours of _Barbara Mein_, relick of umwhile Mr. _Will. Home_ Minister. Ib.

Order for a Minister to Col. _Robert Montgomeries_ Regiment. Ib.

Ref. Sir _John Smith_ to Commis. Assem. for publick affairs. Ib.

Ref. of the Petition of the Town of _Edinburgh_ for two Ministers to the Commis. Assem. Ib.

Report of the Committee concerning the Kirk of _Glenluce_, and the Assem. approbation thereof. Ib.

Act concerning such as are absolved by civil Judicatories. Ib.

Declaration concerning an Act in the Provincial Book of _Aberdeen_, touching Mr. _Nathaniel Martin_, Sess. ult.

Recom. of the vaking stipends of _Aberdeen_, in favours of Mr. _Nathaniel Martin_. Ib.

Recom. concerning the mortifications by the Laird of _Drum_ to the Commis. for visitation of the University of _Aberdeen_. Ib.

Act concerning the distribution of the contribution for the distressed Ministers in _Argyle_, Mr. _Tho. Ireland_, and Mr. _John Cunneson_. Ib.

Report of the Committee concerning the Insolencies in the Borders, Ib.

Refer. Commis. concerning the planting the Kirks of _Perth_. Ib.

Ref. concerning the correspondence with the Protestants in _Holland_ and elsewhere. Ib.

Ref. concerning the recom. of Mr. _Eleazer Gilbert_ to a Regiment. Ib.

Recom. of Mr. _Gawin Forsythe_ for maintenance to the Presb. of _Glasgow_ and Province of _Glasgow_ and _Air_. Ib.

Recom. of that part without the Town of _Edinburgh_ called _Bristo_ to _Lothian_ and _Teviotdale_. Ib.

Three Acts concerning D. _Strang_. Ib.

Act ratifying Mr. _Alex. Innes_ his deposition, with an Ordinance to the Presb. of _Aberdeen_ to proceed farther against him. Ib.

Committee for presenting the Assemblies Thanks to the General Artillery. Ib.

Ref. to the Commis. Assem. for trying of the murther committed within the Presbytery of _Chirnsyde_, and the Presbyteries carriage thereanent. Ib.

Ref. Mr. _Alex. Robertson_ and Mr. _John Cheine_, to the Commis. for visitation of the University of _Aberdeen_. Ib.

Ordinance for Presb. of _Hamiltoun_ to proceed against Mr. _John Rae_. Ib.

Recom. for laying aside some old customes and practises. Ib.

Indiction of a Fast. Ib.

Recom. Mr. _Dougal Daroch_ to the Committee of Estates and the Committee of money. Ib.

Ref. to the Commis. of Assem. concerning the tryal of persons of Quality Members of the Colledge of Justice, or others who have their residence in _Edinburgh_ for their complyance with the Rebels. Ib.

Commission for these that are to repair to the King. Ib.

The Assemblies Letter to Mr. _Alex. Henderson_. Ib.

Letter to the Earl of _Sutherland_ and other Gentlemen in the _North_ Ib.

Ref. Commis. for dispensing the annuity of 500 £. Sterling upon publick affairs of the Kirk, Ib.

Act to provide for the charges and all necessaries for Mr. _David Calderwood_ in his publick imployments; And likewise for the great pains and charges of the Clerk. Ib

Act concerning Mr. _Ja. Strachan_.

Ref. to the Commission to consider of Overtures for restraining any youths to go to the Colledge of _Doway_, or other corrupt Colledges Ib.

Ref. to the Commis. for presenting Overtures to the Parliament. Ib.

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH, 1647, _NOT PRINTED_.

Election of Mr. _Robert Douglass_ Moderator. Sess. 1.

Committee for the controverted Commissions, Sess. 2.

Committee of Reports, References and Appeals, Ib.

Commit. of Bills and Overtures. Ib.

Committee for examining the proceedings of the Commission of the preceeding Assembly for publick Affairs. Ib.

Committee for examining the Synod Books. Ib.

Commission from the Brethren in _Ireland_ with the _Scots_ Army there. Ib.

Committee for appointing Ministers to Preach. Ib.

Papers produced by Mr. _Robert Baillie_, and Mr. _George Gillespie_. Sess. 3.

Act concerning their Report and Approbation, Ib.

Committee for examining the Confession of Faith, _Rouse_ Paraphrase, Catechisme, &c. and to receive any scruples and objections, and to report. Ib.

Act appointing some Brethren to present to the Committee of Estates, the progress of Uniformity. Ib.

Invitation of all that had objections against any thing in the Confession, to repair to the Committee. Sess. 4.

A Latine Letter from the _Helvetian_ Churches to the Assembly, Ib.

Act for Printing 300. Copies of the advice of the Assembly of Divines in _Engl._ Concerning a Confession of Faith, for the use of the Members of the Assembly, Sess. 5.

Recom. to the Commission for planting of Kirks, for a provision to another Minister in _Aire_. Ib.

Ref. to the Committee for Preaching, to appoint Ministers to the Army, with addition of others to that Committee, Ib.

Appointment of Mr. _Robert Young_ for _Lodevick Leslies_ Regiment. Sess. 6.

Committee for considering the dangers that are either from within or without this Kirk, and the best remedies for preventing the same, and to report. Ib.

Committee concerning _John Wilkie_ and Master _Tho. Ramsay_, Ib.

Remitt. _John Johnstouns_ desire of relaxation from Excommunication to the provincial of _Drumfreis_. Ib.

Committee for the vaking Stipends in _Dunkeld_, Ib.

Recom. _Marjory Smith_ for charity, Ib.

Remitt. Mr. _James Rosse_ a deposed Minister to Presbytery and Synod, Sess. 7.

Ref. Mr. _James Nasmith_ to the Committee for appointing Ministers to the Army, Ib.

Committee for considering a Process in dependence before the Presbytery of _Peebles_, concerning a scandal upon the relick of umwhile _Mark Hamiltoun_, Ib.

Continuation of the Town of _Edinburghs_ Bill for Mr. _John Smith_, till _Saturday_, Ib.

Advice and Ordinance for prosecuting the Process against _Agnes Stewart_, relick of Umwhile _Mark Hamiltoun_. Sess. 8.

Recom. of Mr. _George Claghorne_ that he suffer no prejudice in his old Age, Ib.

Transportation of Mr. _John Scot_ from _Schottis_ to _Glenluce_, Sess. 9.

Act refusing Mr. _Andrew Honymans_ transportation to _Craill_, Ib.

Transportation of Mr. _James Hamiltoun_ from _Dumfreis_ to _Edinburgh_, Ib.

Act concerning the planting of _Eymonth_ Kirk upon the Submission of Earl _Home_ and _Wedderburne_, Sess. 10.

Act concerning the tryal of Mr. _William Home_, Ib.

Transportation of Mr. _John Smith_ from _Bruntiland_ to _Edinburgh_, Ib.

Act for providing a Collegue to Mr. _Thomas Wyllie_. Ib.

Recom. _Thom. Burnet_ to the Committee of Estates, Ib.

Recom. Mr. _Martine Mackferson_ to the Committee of Estates, Ib.

Recom. Mr. _Neill Mackinnan_ to the Committee of Estates. Ib.

Act concerning the Visitation of _Kailzae_ and _Lyne_, Sess. 11.

Recom. Mr. _John Houstouns_ Petition to the Commission for planting of Kirks, Ib.

Act for Excommunicating of _William Forbes_ of _Skelleier_, his committing a late murther being sufficiently evidenced. Ib.

Transportation of Mr. _Walter Comrie_ to _Dunkeld_. Ib.

Act for conference with _James Urquhart_ of old _Craige_, desiring to be relaxed from Excommunication, Ib.

Act appointing Mr. _John Lothian_ to be relaxed from the sentence of Suspension. Ib.

Recom. Petition of the Presbytery of _Wigtoun_, for erecting a Kirk for _Penningham_ and _Monigafe_, To the Commission of Parliament for planting of Kirks. Ib.

Committee for the matter betwixt _John Wilkie_ of _Foulden_, and Mr. _Thomas Ramsay_, Ib.

Act appointing the Committee of Bills, to divide the Petitions for charity amongst Presbyteries and Provinces, Sess. 12.

Act appointing the Committee concerning Dr. _Strang_ to meet. Ib.

Act refusing Mr. _John Levingstouns_ transportation to _Glasgow_. Ib.

Refer. to the Committee of dangers, to give opinion in the question concerning the carriages of our Commissioners at _London_ in the case propounded. Ib.

Ref. to the committee of dangers, concerning choosing a Moderator, and censure of absents from the Assembly, Sess. 13.

Ref. _James Urquhart_ of old _Craige_, concerning his relaxation from Excommunication, to the Provincial of _Murray_, Ib.

Committee appointed to confer in some particulars, concerning Ministers provisions with my Lord Advocate, Ib.

Committee concerning the particulars of Master _Eleazer Gilberts_ petition, Ib.

Ref. _Gilbert Ogilvie_ of _Craige_, Major _John Ogilvie_, and _Patrick Ogilvie_ of _Brigend_ of _Lentrathane_, to the Presbytery of _Macgill_. Ib.

Instruction with a Letter to the Commissioners at _London_. _Ib._

Appointment of some to speak Earl _Bacleuch_ concerning the Kirk at _Borthwick_. _Ib._

Ref. concerning Mr. _Zachary Boyds_ labours to the Committee for the Confession of Faith. _Ib._

Committee to consider of Ministers for _Ireland_. _Ib._

Act continuing the Declaration for _England_, to be again read and farther considered. Sess. 14.

Committee for hearing the Objections of the persons appointed for _Ireland_. Ib.

Recom. to Presbyteries for encouraging Expectants to embrace a calling from _Ireland_. Ib.

Ref. to the Committee for Preaching, to hear the reasons alledged by some Ministers why they should not go to the Army. Ib.

Act refusing Master _John Robertsons_ Petition for opening his mouth. Ib.

Approbation of the Declaration for _England_. Sess. 15.

Act for authorizing the Commissioners at _London_, to present the Declaration to the Parliament of _England_, City of _London_, and Synode of Divines, and to crave an answer to the Paper of the 25 _December_. Ib.

Act appointing some Brethren to present the Declaration for _England_ to the Committee of Estates, and to crave their Lordships concurrance in the like desires. _Ib._

Act continuing the Directions for Private and Family Worship, to be farther Considered and again read, with an Invitation to all that had any scruples to propone them to the Committee of dangers _Ib._

Act for joyning the Committee for the Confession of Faith, to the Committee for dangers together to be one Committee, and their place of meeting to be the old Session-house, _Ib._

Invitation of all that had any scruples or objections concerning any Article in the Confession, to propone the same to the Committee. _Ib._

Report of the Committee touching the particulars in Mr. _Gilberts_ Petition, with an appointment for drawing a Letter to those of the _Scottish_ Nation in _Poland_, &c. _Ib._

Appoint. for drawing a Letter to Lieutenant General _David Lesly_. Sess. 16.

Appoint. of Ministers for _Ireland_. _Ib._

Letter to Major General _Monro_. _Ib._

Continuation of the Directions for Worship, to be again read and considered upon _Tuesday_, and all invited to address themselves to the Committee who had doubts or objections. _Ib._

Committee for thinking on Overtures for planting the Kirks in the _Highlands_, and advancing Piety and Learning there. _Ib._

Recom. to the Ministers of _Edinburgh_ for their assistance to Ministers before the Commission for planting of Kirks. _Ib._

Committee to confer with the Lord Treasurer, concerning the Kings gift of Patronage of _Lanerk_, and to advise with the Committee for dangers upon the Kirks interest therein. _Ib._

Recom. of the Petition of the Presbyteries of _Deir_, _Ellon_, and _Turres_, to the Commission for planting of Kirks, _Ib._

Recom. Mr. _Neil Mackinnan_ and _Martin Mackferson_, to be supported out of the vaking Stipends in the _Sky_, _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission for publick affairs for the planting of _Drumfreis._ with a recommendation to the Treasurer for a presentation. _Ib._

Recom. to the Commission of Estates, concerning the house of _Dalgetie_, _Ib._

Act appointing Mr. _Gabriel Maxwell_ for the Lieutenant General, Mr. _James Nasmith_ for General Major _Holburns_ Regiment, Mr _George Pittillo_ for the General Artilleries Regiment. Mr. _George Bonnet_ for the Troups of Horse with the General Lieutenant, and Mr. _John Lothian_ for the Squadron of Horse with General Major _Middletoun_.

Remit. Mr. _Francis Orney_ to the Presbytery and Synode, Sess. 17.

Ordinance for admission of Mr. _John Baillie_ to the Kirk of _Cambuslang_, _Ib._

Committee to confer with Earl of _Eglingtoun_, concerning his petition touching planting the Kirk of _Eglisham_, _Ib._

Recom. to the Committee of Estates, of the petition of _Aberdeen_ concerning a Jesuit there, _Ib._

Remit. Mr. _Matthew Ramsay_ to the Presbytery of _Hamiltoun_ for opening his mouth, _Ib._

Ref. and Commission concerning the Kirk of _Lyndean_. Ib.

Committee for revising the Collectors counts, and to report, Ib.

Report of the Brethren sent to the Committee of Estates, concerning the house of _Dalgety_, and the Jesuit in _Aberdene_, Ib.

Advice to the Presbytery of _Stranrauer_, concerning their proceeding in the trial of the scandal upon _Ardwell_, _Ib._

Ref. to the Committee of dangers, to think upon some Overtures for commodious planting, dividing, and uniting of Kirks, and to report. Sess. Ib.

Recom. of some Persons for charity to Presb. and Provinces, Ib.

Recom. of the petition concerning _Glencorse_ to the Lord Tresaurer, and the Lords of Exchequer, Ib.

Ref. Sir _Lauchlen Macklen_ to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_, Ib.

Recom. to the Committee of Estates, of the petition of Master _Adam Barcley_, Ib.

Recom. of the Petition of Mr. _Patick Lindsay_ to the Committee of Estates, and to the charity of the Presbyteries within the Province of _Aberdene._ Ib.

Recom. to the Presbytery of _Stranrauer_ and the Lord Advocate, concerning the Kirk of _Glenluce_. Ib.

Addition of the Lord Marquess of _Argile_ to the Commitee for the dangers, Ib.

Appointment of the Committee concerning Doctor _Strang_, to make report and to receive any objections that any had against his dictates, _Ib._

Warrand for Mr. _Samuel Rutherfords_ return, Sess. Ib.

A Letter to General Lieutenant _David Leslie_. _Ib._

Invitation of all to propone their doubts or objections against any head or Article in the Confession of Faith, to the Committee, _Ib._

Recom. to the Commission, for visitation of the University of _St. Andrews_, for Mr. _Samuel Rutherford_ to be Principal of the new Colledge there, _Ib._

Approbation of the report concerning planting of _Eglishame_, Sess. 20.

Recom. Mr. _Robert Lindsayes_ wife, and Mr. _Jam. Kirk_ to Provinces _Ib._

Appointment of some Brethren to visit the Idolatrous Monuments brought from the late Marquess of _Huntlies_ house, _Ib._

Act refusing the petition for Mr. _John Annans_ transportation to _Edinburgh_, Ib.

Act concerning the Dyet of Mr. _James Hamiltoun_ and Mr. _John Smiths_ coming to _Edinburgh_, Ib.

Recom. to the Town of _Edinburgh_ to plant all their Kirks with two Ministers with diligence, _Ib._

Quere proponed by the Commissioners of the Presbytery of _Chirnside_, with the Assemblies advice thereanent, _Ib._

Recom. of petitions for charity, _Ib._

Appoint. of Mr. _John Forbes_ for Collonel _Scots_ Regiment, and Mr. _Ro. Cowdoun_ to _Pitscotties_. Sess. 21.

Nominatien of a list for a Kirk of _Gordon_. Ib.

Ref. concerning Mr. _David Leith_ Ib.

Recom. concerning the conttribution for the distressed people in _Argyle_, Ib.

Approbation of the report of the Committee for the vaking Stipends in _Dunkeld_, Sess. 22.

Recom. Mr. _Robert Brounlies_ wife to the Commit. of Estates. _Ib._

Commission for planting the Kirk of _Linlithgow_. Ib.

Declaration that some votes of the Commission of the preceding Assembly upon the 21 of _August_ 1646. and an Act of the 22. of the same month, are not to be examined by the Assembly, _Ib._

Committee for the trial of some speeches spoken by some of the Presbytery of _Dunkeld_ concerning the Commission, _Ib._

Ref. concerning Mr. _Will. Hay_. Ib.

Act concerning the committing of the plantation of the Kirk of _Glasgow_, Ib.

Ref. to the Commission for publick Affairs of the Earl of _Callenders_ petition, concerning the adjoyning _Falkirk, Slammane_, and _Morreningside_ to the Presbytery of _Sterling_, with power to hear parties visit, and report, Sess. 23.

Conference appointed with the Earl of _Abercorne_, Ib.

Ref. to the Commission for publick affairs, for planting in _Airea_ Collegue to Mr. _William Adair_, Ib

Report concerning Doctor _Strangs_ dictats, _Ib._

Act appointing the Clerk to redeliver Doctor _Strangs_ dictats unto him, _Ib._

Ref. concerning Mr. _John Mackenzie_, Sess. 24.

Approbation of the Collectors accounts, _Ib._

Ref. to the Ministers of _Edinburgh_, to take course with the Monuments of Idolatry brought from the _North_, Ib.

Recom. of the petition for a Minister to _Chanrie_ of _Rosse_ to the Commis. for planting or Kirks, _Ib._

Recom. Mr. _Alexander Petrie_, Ib.

Recom. Mr. _Eleazar Gilbert_, Ib.

Recom. Mr. _William Douglas_ to the Committee of Estates, _Ib._

Recom. Mr. _George Sharpe_ to the Committee of Estates for reparation of his losses, _Ib._

Ref. complyers in _Murray_ to the Provincial, _Ib._

Recom. to the Commission for planting of Kirks, concerning provisions to Ministers in the Presbytery of _Kirkendbright_, Sess. 25.

Act appointing conference with Earl _Abercorne_, until the last of _March_, Ib.

Recom. to the Synod of _Murray_ of the petition of _Badinoch_, concerning Mr. _John Dollar_, Ib.

Recom. concerning the Minister of _Corrie_ and _Hutton_, Ib.

Recom. to the Commission for planting of Kirks, concerning the adjoyning some lands to the Parish of _Monswall_. Ib.

Act for Printing the Directory for Church Government, to be examined by Presbyteries against the next Assembly, and for Printing the Catechism also when it shall be perfected, _Ib._

Act concerning the contribution for the distressed people in _Argyle_, Ib.

Recom. to Committee for dangers, to consider of a Letter for the _Scots_ in _Poland_, &c. Ib.

Ref. to the Committee appointed for tryal of proceedings of the Commission of Assembly, to consider of the process of Master _John Rosse_, and to report, _Ib._

Act concerning the tryal of the payment of the contribution for distressed people of _Argyle_, Ib.

Act concerning _Ja. Murray_ Sess. 26.

Act for collecting the contribution for the Province of _Argyle_, in these parts that have not yet contributed, and sending it to the receivers. _Ib._

Recom. to the Synod of _Glasgow_, concerning a second Minister to _Dumbarton_, Ib.

Recom. to the Lords of Privy Council for punishing an injury done to a Presbytery about burying in a Kirk. _Ib._

Act appointing a conference with some Divines, Lawyers, and Physitians, concerning witchcraft and charming, _Ib._

Report of the tryal of the Synods Books with the Assemblies censure, _Ib._

Appointment of some to salute the Lieutenant General now in Town and General Major _Middletoun_ when he comes, _Sess. 27._

Ref. to the Commission for publick affairs to endeavour for obtaining from the Parliament, some restraint of Burials in Kirks, _Ib._

Commission for visitation of _Lochaber, Badenoch_, and the Isles, _Ib._

Recom. to the Commission of Parliament for planting of Kirks, for providing some course for the payment of the charges of Commissioners to the General Assembly, _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission for publick affairs, for Printing of some Papers concerning the Treaty of Uniformity, and matters handled in the Synod of Divines in _England_, Ib.

Ref. and warrand to the Commission for publick affairs, to give license for Printing, _Ib._

Recom. to the Lords of the Exchequer, concerning the passing of gifts of the Prebendaries, _Ib._

Report from _Robert Bryson’s_ Relick, concerning the Printing of _Trochrigs_ Works, _Ib._

Warrand given to the Moderator and Clerk, and some others, to agree with _Evan Tayler_ for Printing the Works of _Trochrig_ upon the condition promised to _Robert Bryson_, Ib.

Ref. _John Wilkie_ of _Foulden_ and Mr. _Thomas Ramsay_ to the Commission for publick affairs. Ib.

Act concerning the choosing of the Moderator of the General Assembly, Ib.

Act for changing every Assembly the rolls of the Commissioners by courses, according to the order of Provinces. _Ib._

Commission for Visiting the University of St. _Andrews_, Ib.

Commission for visiting the University of _Aberdeen_, Ib.

Commission for visiting _Orkney_ and _Zetland_, Ib.

Appointment of some Brethren to speak to the Lord Treasurer, concerning passing of gifts of Patronage, _Ib._

Ref. Mr. _John Rosse_ at _Lunfannan_ _Sess. 28._

Approbation of the report concerning planting of Kirks in the _Highlands_, Ib.

Ref. _John Gillon_ to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_ for private tryal, _Ib._

Renovation of the Commission for publick affairs, _Ib._

Warrand for Mr. _James Gordon_ to come to _Sterling-shire_, for drawing the Mappe thereof, _Sess. ult._

Ref. of _Gorthie_, _Inchbrakie_ and _Lindsay_ of _Mans_, their Petitions for relaxation from the sentence of Excommunication, to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Recom. in favours of Sir _William Dick_, Ib.

Ref. Master _James Row_. Ib.

Ref. to the Commission for publick affairs concerning the _Scots_ in _Poland_, &c. Ib.

Ref. for planting the Kirk and Colledge of _Aberdeen_ to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Ref. concerning Mr. _William Douglas_, Mr. _John Logie_, Mr. _George Hanney_, Mr. _Richard Maitland_ and Mr. _Coline Mackenzie_, Ib.

Ref. and Commission concerning the tryalof Mr. _Murdo Mackenzie_, Mr. _John Duncane_, and Mr. _William Cowper_, Ib.

Recom. Mr. _William Chalmers_ to Committee of Estates, Ib.

Ref. _James Grahame_ of _Claypots_ to the Presbytery of _Dundee_. Ib.

Recom. of some persons for charity, Ib.

Ref. for planting the Kirk of _Bruntiland_ to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Ref. concerning the planting of the Kirk of _Prestoun_ to the Commission for publick Affairs, Ib.

Ref. for planting the vaking Kirk in _Glasgow_ to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Ref. the Lord _Ray_ his Son and some of his Friends to the Comission for publick affairs, Ib.

Ref. Mr. _Gilbert Gordon_ to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Recom. for Mr. _George Hannayes_ wife and children, Ib.

Act for presenting the Confession of Faith to the Parliament, Ib.

Act concerning the Translators of the _Dutch_ Notes, Ib.

Recom. and Ref. concerning the collecting of the passages and Occurrances of these late times, to the Commis. for publick affairs, Ib.

Ref. for planting the Kirk of _Ancrum_, to the Commission for publick affairs, Ib.

Renovation of the Commission for visitation of the University of _Glasgow_. Ib.

Ref. Mr. _John Rosse_ at _Birse_, to the Synod of _Aberdeen_. Ib.

Ref. of Mr. _Thomas Ramsey_ younger, his petition to the Commission for publick affairs. Ib.

Indiction of a Thansgiving and of a Fast. Ib.

_INDEX OF THE UNPRINTED ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT_ EDINBURGH. 1648.

Election of Mr. _George Gillespie_, Moderator, _Sess._ 1.

Recom to the Magistrates of _Edinburgh_, for accomodating the Assembly-house for the Members thereof, _Sess._ 2.

Committee for the controvered Commissions, Ib.

Committee for References and Appeals, Ib.

Committee for Bills and Overtures, Ib.