March 16, 1689
A printed version of the text can be found on pages 1 and 2 of The acts & orders of th... f the estates of the kingdom of Scotland held and begun at Edinburgh, the 14th day of March, 1689, Edi... nth presented to the meeting of the Estates, they before opening thereof declare and enact that, notwithstanding of anything that may be contained in that letter for dissolving them or i
====== The Three Estates ======
The members were collectively referred to as the **Three Estates** ([... he [[wiki>England|English]] office of //[[wiki>Member of Parliament]]//, namely a [[wiki>commoner]] or member of the lower nobility. Because the parliament of Scotland was unicameral, all members sat in the sam
ndertaking for the preservation of religion and liberty which were in such eminent danger. Neither can... g the Protestant religion, the ancient laws and liberties of that Kingdom, which accordingly we have d... oms, and that they did look upon it as one of the best means for procuring the happiness of these nati... ling of a lasting peace amongst them, which would be advantageous to both, they living in the same isl
ndee|Viscount Dundee]] and other Privy Council members had asked him to send and substituted this less... ention on March 16, 1689, by a certain Mr Craine. Before opening the letter, the Convention voted an a...
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My Lords and Gentlemen,
Whereas we have been informed that you the peers and representatives... pport our royal interest, expecting from you what becomes loyal and faithful subjects, generous and ho
