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INVENTORY OF MONUMENTS IN EDINBURGH
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GEORGE R.I.

GEORGE THE SIXTH, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the
British Dominions beyond the Seas, King,

Defender of the Faith, to

Our Trusty and Well-beloved Sir JOHN MAXWELL STIRLING MAXWELL, Baronet, Knight
of Our Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle :--

GREETING !

Whereas it pleased His late Majesty King Edward the Seventh by Warrant under
His Royal Sign Manual bearing date the seventh day of February, Nineteen hundred
and eight, to direct the issue of Letters Patent under the Seal appointed by the Treaty
of Union to be kept and made use of in place of the Great Seal of Scotland appointing
Commissioners to make an inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments and
Constructions connected with or illustrative of the contemporary culture, civilisation,
and conditions of life of the people in Scotland from the earliest times to the year 1707.

And whereas the office of Chairman of the said Commission is now vacant by the
death of Sir George Macdonald, Knight Commander of Our Most Honourable Order
of the Bath.

Now know ye that We reposing great trust and confidence in your knowledge,
discretion and ability have nominated, constituted and appointed and do by these
Presents nominate, constitute and appoint you the said Sir John Maxwell Stirling
Maxwell, one of the Members of the said Commission, to be Chairman thereof, subject
to the provisions of the aforesaid Letters Patent.

Given at Our Court at Saint James's the seventeenth day of October, 1940, in the
fourth Year of Our Reign.

By His Majesty's Command,

ERNEST BROWN.

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