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At Aberdeen, the first Day of February, one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven years; in presence of the Provost, Ballies, Old and New Councils of the Burgh of Aberdeen.
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At Aberdeen, the first Day of February, one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven years; in presence of the Provost, Ballies, Old and New Councils of the Burgh of Aberdeen.

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At Aberdeen, the first Day of February, one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven years; in presence of the Provost, Ballies, Old and New Councils of the Burgh of Aberdeen.
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At Aberdeen, the first Day of February, one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven years; in presence of the Provost, Ballies, Old and New Councils of the Burgh of Aberdeen.
A broadside like four-page notice from 1st February 1737, issued by Robert Thomson, town clerk, detailing measures to be taken to support poor decayed brethren of guild of the burgh (burgesses) and their widows and daughters. Only the front page of this item has been digitised and made available here. The full document can be consulted at Aberdeen Central Library.

The measures propose a quarterly contribution of one shilling, four shillings per annum, from each burgess of guild. This is to be collected by the Dean of Guild, who is to name four assessors for the four quarters of the town for this purpose. Burgers are also offered the option of paying a one-off contribution of twelve pound twelve shillings Scots money, which is considered to be the equal to a life-rent contribution. Burgers who fail to contribute, "are to have no benefit of this fund."

The notice details the scheme in considerable detail and how it relates to the family of burgesses. It then records the provost, baillies and council giving their approval to the arangements.
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