The laws and acts of the first Parliament, of our most high and dread Soveraign, Charles the Second : by the grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith. Holden at Edinburgh the first of January, 1661. By a noble lord, John Earl of Middleton, Lord Cleremont and Fettercairn; His Majesties Commissioner for holding of this Parliament, by vertue of a commission under His Majesties Great Seal of this kingdom: with the special advice and consent of the Estates of Parliament. Extracted and collected from the records of Parliament, by Sir Archibald Primerose of Chester, Knight and Barronet, Clerk to His Majesties Council, Register and Rolls.