Charles, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland Defender of the Faith. To our lovits [blank] messengers, our sheriffs ... Forsameikle as our Estates of Parliament presently conveened at our Burgh of S. Andrews, upon the 27 of January 1646 yeers, taking to their serious consideration the long continuance of the present rebellion, and great expences they must be at for suppressing thereof ..
Royal coat of arms at head of document; initial letter.
Publication data suggested by Wing.
Signed in manuscript: J.A. Primrose.
Giving instructions for the collection of taxes, in accordance with acts of Parliament, in order to raise money to pay the King's troops currently fighting in Scotland.
Reproduction of the original in the National Library of Scotland.
Wing (2nd ed.) C2827A
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