Aberdeen Shoemakers Incorporation Act 1854
WHEREAS the Shoemaker or Cordwainer Trade of the Burgh of Aberdeen have from Time immemorial, and under the Authority of the Provost, Bailies, and Council of the Burgh of Aberdeen, enjoyed certain Privileges and Rights as a Craft or Trade of the said Burgh, and amongst others the Right of electing a Deacon of their Trade: And whereas the Deacons of the said Craft of Shoemakers of the said Burgh, with Advice and Consent of the Members of the said Craft, made from Time to Time various Statutes ...