0 witches
Case Reference: C/LA/2936
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/LA/2936 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | |
| Case Date | 4/1591 |
| Common Name | 0 witches |
|---|---|
| Correspondence | instructions from James VI concerning witches |
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Instructions from James VI as to how to handle some of the North Berwick, treason-cum-witchcraft trials.
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar of State Papers Relating to Scotland | v. 10, p. 510 |
Case Notes
A letter from James VI to Maitland, to examine Barbara Napier to see if she was really pregnant - 'if she be not, to the fyre uith her presentlies, and cause bouell her publicclie.' 'let Effie Makkaillen see the stoup twa or three dayes, and upon the suddain staye her in hope of confession.' The rest of the witches 'of at the naill uith thaim.' But Maitland is to make sure that Richie Grahme gets his ordinary allowance.