Note 232 — The Proceedings of the late Solemne Assembly, holden at Edinburgh 12 of August 1639.

It may be proper to explain that Mr David Dick, whoso name is so often introduced as taking a part in the proceedings of these Assemblies, is the same person as Mr David Dickson, minister of Irvine. This abbreviation of his name appears throughout all the MS. reports we have seen, although, in the list of members, 1638, and other documents, it is given at full length. This abbreviation, we presume, has arisen from some colloquial and conventional usage at the time; but it is right to note the circumstance, in order to prevent mistakes.