Edinburgh, Ianuary 23, 1655 : Forsameikle, as there hath been several proclamations emitted be the Provest [sic], Bailies, and Counsel of the Burgh of Edinburgh, commanding the quarter-masters and constables of the same to use diligent search and tryal of all manner of persons, strangers resorting to this burgh, who in these times of trouble, are and may be justly suspected to be perturbers of the peace of the Common-Wealth and enemies to the weale and safety of this citty [sic].