Note 65 — Chapter VI · James Watt, Mathematical Instrument Maker.
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The following “letter of Guildry” embodied the local regulations which existed for the purpose of preventing “loss and skaith” to the burgesses and craftsmen of Glasgow by the intrusion of “strangers”:—“The Dean of Guild and his Council shall have full power to discharge, punish, and unlaw all persons, unfreemen, using the liberty of a freeman within the burgh, as they shall think fit, ay and while the said unfreemen be put off the town, and restrained, or else be made free with the town and their crafts; and sic like, to pursue, upon the judges competent, all persons dwelling within this burgh, and usurping the liberty thereof, obtain decrets against them, and cause the same to be put to speedy execution.”