This document is an account from the Dumfries Burgh records for the expenses of various meetings in 1650-51, including two 'suppers' attended by representatives of the Presbytery of Dumfries (a church court) and the Town Council of Dumfries, at which indictments were drawn up against those suspected of 'the horrid sinne of witchcraft'. The suppers required a substantial outlay - twelve pounds and twelve shillings - from burgh funds. The account goes on to record sums spent by the Town Council entertaining officers from the army of Oliver Cromwell, which invaded Scotland in 1650-51. Burgh hospitality was of a very high order, as can be seen here, in the references to roast beef, shortcake, beer, and different wines (including sack, claret and tent).