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103

1878

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ANTIQUE manuscript LETTER about LORD DOUGLAS OF FIFE AND OTHERS 1878. I WILLIAM GORDON OF NEW BROAD STREET IN THE CITY OF LONDON, GENTLEMAN, DO SOLEMNLY AND SINCERELY DECLARE:

 

I knew for many years and was well aquainted with the late Lord William Robert Keith Douglas late of Grangemuir in the county of Fife with Lady Elizabeth his wife (details of place and date of their deaths)

I knew for many years and was well aquainted with William Douglas Irvine, son of the said Lord (details of place and date of his death)

I knew for many years and was well aquainted with Catherine Irvine of Luddington House in the County of Surrey (details of place and date of her death)

plus deatils of Christina Charles Irvine of Luddington House

 

LOW START PRICE AND NO RESERVE - this a detailed document with many references WITH ONE IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP -  IN FINE TO VERY FINE CONDITION -  GUARANTEED ORIGINAL OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, LOCAL HISTORY, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PAPER;  WATERMARKED J. R. JONES, AFONWEN 1877 - SIZE 13 INCHES BY 16 INCHES

Gordon

Douglas

Irvine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104

1699

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Scottish Lands Disposition Document - Extract 1699. "At Edinburgh the Eleventh Day of  July (?) Ninety Nine years  In the presence of the Lords of Connall and session, Mr Thomas Veach advocat as .....for Robert Cranford..................................Extracted by J Alexander. Paper document measures 12ins x 53 ins.  Written in English and  a little difficult to read in places, requires a few spare hours to fully read through. Condition : Very good, some wear to outer fold without loss of text.

Veach

Cranford

Alexander

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105

1692

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A lot of three manuscript items from the Kilsyth area of Scotland dated circa 1692. An interesting piece of a ledger showing three pages of entries including wines, liquors, and tobacco. Interesting entries including one to "Lady Kilsyth, a Chopin of wine", other names include Sir Robert Montgomery and Lord Wigton, mention of a hunt in one entry. Appears to be the bottom portion of the ledger. Some wear/splits, file docket. Measures 8 x 5". Two are receipts for monies each in local currency, one of Margaret Cunningham and the other of James Scott. Measure approx 8 x 2.5". Very Good with file docket and mounting traces.

Kilsyth

Montgomery

Wigton

Cunningham

Scott

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

1813

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Written in Selkirk by Walter Scott on 16-10-1813 and concerning legal proceedings by the sheriff's office. The second part of the letter is written by Robert Henderson, same date.

Scott

Henderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

1815

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1815 LETTER OF SALE AND DISPONING" OWNERSHIP OF A SEAT IN WEST LOFT OF FALKLAND KIRK, BY JAMES LAWSON, OF FREUCHIE, TO ANDREW NESS,WEAVER.   FALKLAND BEING CAPITAL TOWN OF FIFE, SCOTLAND,THE KIRK BEING SITUATED NEXT TO "FALKLAND PALACE" OF STEWART KING FAME. DATED AND WITNESSED BY ABOVE,HIS WIFE AND 2 REFEREES, MARCH 28TH 1815. FOLDED ON PAPER, LOCALLY MADE,WATERMARKED 1810, HAND LAID AT 20 WIRES/INCH.  FIRST CLASS CONDITION,CLEAN AND BRIGHT A UNIQUE OPPORUNITY TO AQUIRE THIS 'ONE OF' ITEM, WHICH IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

Lawson

Ness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108

1858

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ANTIQUE Manuscript DOCUMENT Legal EDINBURGH 1858 . BEING A THE CASE OF CONCERTED INTERLOCUTER; M.P. HENDERSON V. HENDERSON. LORD ORDINARY ACT EDINBURGH; THE LORD ORDINARY HAVING HEARD THE COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES OF CONSENT ALLOWS THE OBJECTIONS FOR THE CHILD NEW OF MRS JANE HENDERSON OR TEMPLETON AND DR WILLIAM TEMPLETON AND THEIR TUTOR AD LITEUN NO 27 OF PROCESS TO BE WITHDRAWN APPROVES OF THE CONDESCENDENCE OF THE FUND IN MEDIO NO 26 INTERESTING SCOTTISH MANUSCRIPT LEGAL FINDING DOCUMENT ON THREE SHEETS OF PAPER - SIZE 12 INCHES BY 7 INCHES - STRING BOUND. SOLICITORS NOTATION STRIKE THROUGH OF INTEREST TO COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL AND LOCAL HISTORY - GENEALOGY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL EPHEMERA . Start Collecting Today for the Whole Family GUARANTEED ORIGINAL DOCUMENT - IN VERY FINE CONDITION

Henderson

Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

109

1693

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1693 Glasgow Marriage Warrent to James McGie and Margrat Thomson. Early item and needs transcribing and researching. Superb condition for age.

McGie

Thomson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

1797

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GRENADA; 1797 Complete Double rate letter, endorsed "1oz-9/8" and charged "9/8d" postage, letter from Dr Alex Cockburn relating to the Belmont & Diamond Estate's on the islands, addressed to George Dunlop, in Ayr, Scotland, reverse with Superb strike of the "GRENADA/CROWN" Post mark & London arrival datestamp.

Cockburn

Dunlop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

1810

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CANADA; 1810 Complete letter from "River du Loup below Quebec" addressed to James Ker, Leith Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland, charged "3/3", and with a light but readable strike of the very rare "STRANRAER/SHIP.LRE" (Scotland). An interesting and historical early letter from Canada. From Malcolm ffraser. Refers to Mrs McNicol, Miss Christina & Miss Mary Nairne, Captain Nairne and 'your Relation the Governor General'.

Ker

ffraser

McNicol

Nairne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

112

1673

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Handwritten Scot Obligation Bond dated 1673 whereby James Wallace and Robert Montgomery are bound to John Cornwall pertaining to the sale and payment on real estate in the Kilsyth area. Meticulously penned and worthy of further study. Very Good condition, light mounting traces on verso and file docket. Measures 7.3875 x 11.5".

Wallace

Montgomery

Cornwall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

113

1837

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1837 Letter from Edinburgh to Liverpool, describing an operation to remove stones from a Mr James Walker. From John Walker, addressed to Messrs Walker & Wilkin, Union Buildings North John St, Liverpool, dated 8th March 1837.

Walker

Wilkin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

114

1719

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Fifeshire. 1719 Fine original Three page document from Jean Downie, 2nd lawful daughter of Henry Downie, late Baillie of the Burgh of Earlesferry & James Bishop her Husband. Relating to Corn Mill and property in Earlesferry, Fife. Superb condition for age.

Downie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115

1839

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A handwritten manuscript log of Adam Hamilton Aboard the Ship Urania, Between Jun 1839 – July 1839. A lovely example of a seaman’s log, maintained by Adam Hamilton, serving aboard the 500 tonne ship Urania, between June 1838 and July 1838. We learn from the log that the ship was led by Captain Noakes, and that it departed Liverpool dock on 13 June 1839.  Adam Hamilton was born in Moffat Dumfries on 9 July 1822, the son of John Hamilton and Janet (Kinghorn), so was just sixteen at the start of the voyage.  The ship sailed around the Cape of Good hope, to India and Persia.  Also included with the log are two letters, one of which was written on 18 July 1837, in George town, Demerara, which I believe is in Guyana. This 3 page letter was written to a Mr William Wilson, back in Moffat.  From other research that I have conducted I have found that Adam Hamilton, married Agnes Wilson, neice of William Wilson, at Sanquhar, Dumfires in 1850.  Agnes herself was the daughter of James Wilson (who is mentioned in the letter) and Isabell (Halliday).  The other letter included in this lot is dated March 23 1839, from Adam to his father in Moffat, and is postmarked from Liverpool.

 

I will give a few brief quotes from the log.

 

“Having engaged with Messrs Forrester & co to go abroad to any place in the world that they or their agents might choose to decide, in the place I paid a visit to Moffat, my mother village. Saw and parted with all my friends in tolerable spirits…. having returned to Liverpool, the port which we’re destined to sail.  I busied myself in making preparations for the voyage – no easy task when we know not in what climate we are doomed to exist

 

“Our day of sailing came – 13th June 1839 at 12 O clock, leaving behind many a waiting friend principally belonging to the squad of boilermakers

 

“Had a great many cape pigeons accompanying us today.  They seem very fond of pieces of pork, or any kind of slush thrown overboard.

 

“The captain threw some cards overboard belonging to one of the boilermakers, and so kicked up a murderous row amongst them.  He had no right and promises to pay for them, but he added on no account would he allow cards to be played aboard.  He’s a silly man I think.

 

“This is a temperance ship, but the captain considering that of late the crew has had a very wet cursing job…he is considering the propriety of giving the men a glass of wine.  What a beeficient and indulgent captain!!!

 

“Caught a shark last night, length 7 ½ ft.

 

“The Island of Calpenny was visible from the mast head this afternoon.  It seems a very low flat island covered with cocoa nut trees.  I believe it is not inhabited but it is a fishing bay used by some of the natives of Malibar.

 

“We now approach the town of Goa, now the only Portugese settlement on the continent of India.  How are the mighty fallen and the lofty brought down.

 

“We now have Colonel Hughes on board of the 13th. He has 5 native servants with him.  One he’s teaching can speak two of their languages and is now learning English.

 

“The Persian Gulf gets the name of being infected with hordes of piracy.”

Hamilton

Wilson

Halliday

Hughes

Noakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116

1666

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Scottish Land Document - Dated 20 January 1666. Deed of Discharge : George Clapperton to The Heirs of George Ramsay of Bewick for lands  called the Mains of Wylliecleugh. Additional notes written on the document concerning a letter written in 1749 regarding a person pretending to be the heir to the lands. Watermarked paper : Crown / GR Paper document, 6 pages. Small tear to  outer fold (0.5ins), otherwise reasonably clean and in good condition.

Clapperton

Ramsay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

117

1785

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1785 single large sheet ( 14 x 18") paper document from JOHN WRIGHT, Wheelwright in ALYTH, PERTHSHIRE (spouse MARGARET GIBB) discharging a Legacy to SIR MICHAEL STEWART for PETER WRIGHT. Some folds but all beautifully written and a fine document to research. Other names mentioned DONALD SCOTT, Surgeon in Alyth, JAMES OGILVY a Writer and WILLIAM CHALMERS another Writer (to the Signet) in ALYTH.

Wright

Gibb

Stewart

Ogilvy

Chalmers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

118

1780

Cavendish Auctions 25 Oct 2002

3029

DUMFRIES, 1780: Vellum document (300 x 168mm) granting the Freedom of the Borough to Robert Milligan 'Merchant in Jamaica', elected by a committee of tradesmen at 'the new Council House of Dumfries'; some surface dustiness othrewise fine.

Milligan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

119

19th century

Dominic Winter 25 Aug 2004

356

Commonplace Book. A manuscript book of literary and historical extracts, compiled by James Ashley Maude [possibly Sir James Ashley Maude, RN, 1786-1841], early 19th c., 444pp., written in a neat hand, a.e.g., contemp. blindstamped decorated calf, crudely rebacked, together with a manuscript volume of forty-seven sermons of Dr Hugh Laird, Minister of Portmoak, Kinross-shire, 1802-49, mostly communion sermons, approx. 400pp. in a close hand, contemp. qtr. calf, some wear, both 8vo, plus three others incl. an accounts books with some receipts, 17th/18th c., a religious commonplace book, 19th/20th c., and a partially completed Royal Artillery accounts book of William Orton of Leicester, 1888

Maude

Laird

Orton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

1827-1828

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Three documents relating to a  British arrest warrant 1827-28. Each is hand-written, and the three comprise:

 

1.Three pages of text calling for the apprehension of James Graham, James Murray and Alexander Paterson, signed by Thomas Romanes, David Stoddart Wring (?) and a third party, size 30 by 18 cm;

 

2.A second document “Condescendence for James Murray and others”, two sides of text updated to 1828, size 30 by 18 cm;

 

3.A longer 6 page document detailing the nature of the summons, three sheets 30 by 18 cm, tied together, written in more than one hand, signed by a John Romanes, Laidlaw and others. The offences would appear to be civil rather than criminal, and related to business and debts.

 

The offences seem to have been committed in Berwickshire. Condition VG.

Graham

Murray

Paterson

Romanes

Wring

Laidlaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

121

1638-1702

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NINE manuscript documents pertaining to the Cornwall family of Banton and the Kilsyth area of Scotland dated between 1638 through 1702. The oldest are two receipts for monies dated 1638 and 1649, approx 8 x 8". Fair condition. Another 1682 receipt to an Alexander Maxwell. 7 x 3.5". 1692 partially printed receipt dated at Edinburgh. Tear, mounted. 8 x 2.5" Three are ledger accountings of clothing items such as buttons and silks with prices. Mounted, 6 x 10.5", 7.5 x 6.5", and 7.5 x 3.5". 1693 accounting worthy of research as it mentions a Lord's and other persons. Measures 7.25 x 7". Lastly is a 1698 land conveyance. Measures 6 x 8". An interesting lot in varied condition, mounting traces and file dockets.

Cornwall

Maxwell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

122

1716

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Three page manuscript document pertaining to the Jacobite rebellion in Scotland in 1715. The first two pages are an affidavit by James Drummond of Perth and John Furing of Edinburgh attest that James Cornwall of Kilsyth did not take part in the rebellion, in fact that he was incapable of participating by lameness in his right arm and did not "busie himself or inter meddle with affairs of Government". The third page is an account of the trial of James Cornwall for High Treason and being found guilty that he was present at the places of the rebellion, but that he was not in Arms. The jury recommending James Cornwall submit evidence that he was not taking part in the rebellion. Mounted to a leaf, very nice condition, measures 7.5 x 9.5".

Drummond

Furing

Cornwall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

123

1687

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1687 Plain paper receipt (full transcription accompanies) from JAMES SMITH the sum of £9/18/5d Scots money...for four months supply and expenses in repairing ye bridges of CRAMOND & New Bridge, due out of HENDRIE WEIR's part of FOULSHIELS at LINLITHGOW, signed at base by WILLIAM BELL.

Smith

Bell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

124

1697

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1697 Plain paper receipt signed by GEORGE BIRNIE, Schoolmaster at WEST CALDER 'to have received from DAVID WARD of CULL tutor to deceased JOHN WARD due to me for learning his nephew WILLIAM WARDROP' £9 (scots) as a quarter's wages.

Birnie

Ward

Wardrop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125

1704-1708

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Three manuscript documents pertaining to the Cornwall family of Banton in Kilsyth in Scotland dated 1704 through 1708. Interesting receipt for Brandy and tobacco and cloves as well as other goods. Very Good condition, mounting trace, measures 7.5 x 6". An accounting of fees for services including writing of a petition "for my own paine in the affairs of my Lord Balmorino (?)" also involving a Mr. Monypennie. Very Good condition,mounting trace, mesures 6 x 9". Receipt of a William Lang on monies received dated 1704, very good, measures 7.25 x 5". Nice group, filedockets.

Cornwall

Balmorino

Monypennie

Lang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

126

1836

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A LARGE BOND 16"X19" WRITTEN ON PAPER IN 1836 BETWEEN THOMAS SPARK BOOKSELLER IN ABERDEEN & THOMAS SPARK TREASURER OF ABERDEEN INFIRMARY & WILLIAM SPARK WATCHMAKER WITH THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND FOR £100. GOOD CONDITION SLIGHT TEAR AT ONE END

Spark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127

1714

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A BOND DRAWN UP IN 1714 ON LAWYERS PAPER BETWEEN JAMES THOMS( WEAVER) AND ADAM THOMSONS (WRITER) ----"FYVE HUNDRED MARKS SCOTS MONEY " IT MEASURES12"X8" AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE A VERY INTERESTING DOCUMENT.

Thoms

Thomsons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

128

No date

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A REPORT OF THE SEQUESTRATION OF THE EFFECTS OF ALEXANDER MILNE SHOEMAKER FOR THE BANK OF SCOTLAND AND THE SALE OF THE ITEMS AT THE MARKET CROSS ABERDEEN BY PUBLIC ROUP.

Milne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

129

1808

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A LETTER WRITTEN IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE EDINGBURGH IN 1808 CONCERNING PAPERS AND CHARTER FOR JOHN MENZIES OF PITFODDELS.

Menzies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

130

1813

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PROTEST MANUSCRIPT EDINGBURGH 1813 A REGISTERED PROTEST BETWEEN DAVID HENDERSON AND WILLIAM EADIE (SHIPMASTER ) ANSTRUTHER ROBERT LOUTHEAN (SHIPMASTER) FOR TWO HUNDRED AND TEN POUNDS STERLING. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL  13"X 8"

Henderson

Eadie

Louthean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131

1821-1831

Bloomsbury 4 Nov 2004

61

Hope (John) Small quantity of tickets to gain admission to lectures and the library at Edinburgh University, printed cards with manuscript insertions, 12th October 1821 - 1831; and a small quantity of others, correspondence, some relating to Major Francis Balfour etc., v.s., v.d. (sm. qty).

Hope

Balfour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

132

1809

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A LETTER WRITTEN ON WATERMARKED PAPER FROM THE LORD PROVOST OF ABERDEEN TO JOHN MENZIES OF PITFODELS IN 1809. IT MAKES REQUEST FOR THE PERMISSION TO QUARRY STONE FROM HIS LAND TO BUILD THE RETAINING WALL AND ARCHES FOR A NEW ROAD FROM UNION STREET TO THE BRIDGE OF DEE. THERE IS ALSO A COPY OF THE REPLY FROM JOHN MENZIES ----"I WILL MAKE THE TOWN VERY WELCOME---"A REALLY INTERESTING LETTER AND A LITTLE PIECE OF ABERDEENS HISTORY.

Menzies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

133

1808

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Edinburgh. THIS IS A 5 PAGE CONTRACT OF SEPARATION DRAWN UP ON LAWYERS PAPER IN 1808 BETWEEN WILLIAM DONALD OF BROOMHILL AND MRS ANN INNES ALIAS DONALD HIS WIFE. THE CONTRACT OUTLINES THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF WILLIAM DONALD TO HIS WIFE FOR MAINTAINANCE ETC. AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT FROM A TIME WHEN DIVORCE WAS NOT A COMMON OCCURRENCE. SOME TEARS AT THE FOLDS BUT OTHERWISE REASONABLE. 81/2 "X 131/2"

Donald

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

134

1691

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This document is the discharge of Rodrick Drummond for the sum of 800 merks,old Scottish currency, It was signed and dated at Perth 13th November 1691.as the document is over 300 years old, it is hardly surprising that it has a few small tears at the folds.

Drummond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

1716

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A manuscript document pertaining to the June 29, 1716 trial of James Cornwall for Treason for taking part in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715. The document presents the case and the fact that although Cornwall was incapable of bearing arms, he was in the locale of the rebellion.The court found hime guilty but gave Mr. Cornwall the opportunity to bring forth affidavits from persons who would attest he did not participate in the rebellion. The document has two affidavits, from a James Drummond and John Turring who state he was in the area to conduct business with an Andrew Smith who owned a Mill at Garrell near Kilsyth in the Shire of Sterling in North Britain. Nicely penned, mounted to leaf. Measures 8 x 13". On the verso is attached a portion of an interesting plea to the King to allow those held in the rebellion who were evidently not involved in the plotting to go free to return to their families on account of financial hardship and an insinuation that the King could alternatively have them deported from the Kingdom. Measures 8 x 6.25".

Cornwall

Drummond

Turring

Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

136

1708

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An interesting group of documents from the Kilsyth area of Scotland, Sterling and Banton, of John Cornwall and the Forrester family as well. Mostly receipts for monies and merchandise. Worthy of research as to names and places. One piece mounted, the others with mounting traces. File dockets. Very Good condition, mostly approx 7 x 5".

Cornwall

Forrester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

137

1745

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1745. THIS IS A 19 PAGE CHARTER WRITTEN UP IN LATIN ON WATERMARKED PAPER. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE THE BARONIAL CHARTER FOR THE ESTATE OF PITFODELS IN ABERDEENSHIRE IT OUTLINES THE LANDS AND BOUNDERIES OF THE ESTATE AND I AM SURE LOTS MORE BESIDES LATIN NOT BEING MY FORTE THERE IS A LOT OF SCRIPT THAT MUST BE SAYING SOMETHING. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. From the image I can make out the names Thomas Kennedy and Edward Edlin.

Kennedy

Edlin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

138

1747

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A BILL OF SUSPENSION WRITTEN UP ON LAWYERS WATERMARKED PAPER IN 1747. MASTER OF MORTIFICATION OF ABERDEEN AGAINST WILLIAM MENZIES OF PITFODELS. IT DEALS WITH A DISPUTE OVER LANDWORKS BEING CARRIED OUT BY BY CONTRACTORS FOR WILLIAM MENZIES ON LAND THAT DID NOT BELONG TO HIM .GUARANTEED ORIGINAL.

Menzies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

139

1823

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THIS IS A DECREET OF CESSIO BONORUM WILLIAM WALKER AGAINST HIS CREDITORS AT EDINGBURGH IN 1823." WILLIAM WALKER BAKER IN ABERDEEN AND A PRISONER IN TOLBOOTH AGAINST HIS CREDITORS"--THE JUDGEMENT GOES IN HIS FAVOUR AND "SET AT LIBERTY FROM THE SAID PRISON----- THE PRISONERS INABILITY TO PAY HIS DEBTS IS NOT OWING TO FRAUD BUT TO MISFORTUNE" AN INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO THE LAW IN THE EARLY 19C. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL.

Walker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140

1838

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THIS IS AN ACCOUNT OF THE DUTY ON THE RESIDUE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH NICOLSON OR CROMBIE OF ABERDEEN WHO DIED INTESTATEON THE 30TH. JAN.1838.

Nicolson

Crombie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

141

1708, 1812

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Extract Discharge Alexander Ballingall 1708 Nice condition, This is an extract discharge of the above named to the Laird of Cammo dated 1708. Inside it is dated 1708 and also 1812 for some reason.

Ballingall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

142

1716

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Manuscript document dated "21 day of June 1716 in the second year of our reign (George I)" being a warrant to release a James Meinzies of Culdauros from a possible sentence of death for his being found guilty of participating in the Jacobite Rebellion. The document appears to be an offocial warrent given at St. James. Signed but not able to make out the signature. Meinzies is released due to his "tender years....and not having yet attained the age of twenty yeirs". Mounted to leaf with damage to bottom portion of document with loss of docketing. File docket. Measures 7 x 7".

Menzies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

143

1896

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FAMILY HISTORY EDINBURGH Paul > Dundas 1896 DEED. FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA on PARCHMENT. Family History research document - sold as damaged because of storage wear. MANUSCRIPT indenture DOCUMENT This being THE FUTHER CHARGE ON CONTINGENT INTEREST AND POLICIES AND ON A FURTHER POLICY TO SECURE £200 BETWEEN JAMES ROBERT ALEXANDER HUNTER PAUL A SECOND LEIUTENANT IN HER MAJESTY'S LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT NOW DOING DUTY AT THE ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS FERMOY CORK IRELAND AND WILLIAM JOHN DUNDAS OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH CLERK TO THE SIGNET SPENCER CAMPBELL THOMSON OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH ACTUARY AND GEORGE DALZIEL OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH WRITER TO THE SIGNET WAX SEAL. MANUSCRIPT DEED ON THREE  SHEETS OF VELLUM INFORMATION ON POLICIES OF ASSURANCE ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. SIZE 18 INCHES X 12 INCHES FOLDED

Paul

Dundas

Thomson

Dalziel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

144

1806

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Manuscript, Charter of Confirmation 1806 Tis item is from George Watson to James Waddell and is over 3 pages in copperplate writing. IT is sealed with stamps bearing the mark. GR and backed by lead seals, Interesting readingabout the lands of Craighead and Rashierig from an Edinburgh Solicitor.

Watson

Waddell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145

1780

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1780 ANOTHER INTERESTING DOCUMENT SHOWING THAT PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS GO BACK LONG BEFORE HOLLYWOOD STARS NEEDED THEM. THIS ONE IS BETWEEN JAMES WALKER AND ELSPET MACKIE (WHO OBVIOUSLY COULD NOT WRITE ) AND LAYS OUT THE CONDITIONS REGARDING PROPERTY FOR THE FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. THE DOCUMENT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, IS WRITTEN ON 4 PAGES MEASURING 81/2 " X 131/2 " ON BOND PAPER AND STAMPED, GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. Mentions Aberdeen, additional names referred to include Alexander Bean and Alexander Galloway.

Walker

Mackie

Bean

Galloway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

146

1815

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1815. THIS IS A PROTEST FOR HORN & POIND WHICH APPEARS TO BE AN OLD JUDGEMENT BY THE COURT FOR NON-PAYMENT OF A DEBT. IN THIS CASE AGAINST ROBERT WEIR A HOSIER IN ABERDEEN FOR THE SUM OF ELEVEN POUNDS EIGHT SHILLINGS AND NINEPENCE HALFPENNY----HE IS CHARGED BY YOU THERETO UNDER THE PAIN OF REBELLION AND PUTTING HIM TO THE HORN----THIS IS AN UNUSUAL & INTERESTING DOCUMENT SHOWING HOW UNPAID DEBTS WOULD LEAD TO PUBLIC DISGRACE & DESTITUTION. THE DOCUMENT WAS SIGNED IN EDINGBURGH  ON 4 WRITTEN PAGES MEASURING 12" X 7"

Weir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

147

1648

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Handwritten deed dated 1648 between James Ormond and John Cornwall of Bonhard in Kilsyth in Scotland in Scots English. On paper, nicely penned with signatures and docket on verso. Very Good, mounted to leaf with file docket. Measures 7 x 10".

Ormond

Cornwall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

148

1630

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Vellum document recording a grant by King Charles I to Patrick Halyburtoun of all his lands of Egliscarne [Eaglescarnie], including the manor, lying within the "constabularium" of Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. Dated 17 July in the 6th year of the reign of Charles I [1630]. Remaining portion of a large, wax Great Seal of Charles I (damaged) showing a portion of the royal arms and Charles I seated on a horse. Medium: Handwritten in Latin on vellum. Condition: Some damage by damp leading to large stains and cockling, but vellum all complete. Seal is damaged with about a quarter still remaining. Document size: 52 by 52 cm.

Halyburtoun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

149

1691

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A handwritten document of the Court of the Lands and Barone of Banton in the Kilsyth area of Scotland pertaining to the Cornwall family dated 1691. Regards lands in Banton and payments to be made to George Littlejohn. Measures 8 x 7". An additional receipt measuring 6 x 2.5" related. Both items mounted to a leaf.

Cornwall

Littlejohn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

1824

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ITEM: Original Handwritten Letter (Not a Copy)

MEDIUM: Paper

PAGES: 1 x Page measuring approx. 9 inches x 7¼ inches

DATE: 1824

LOCATION IN DOCUMENT: London & Annanhill (Scotland)

PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT: Letter concerning the estate of the late Andrew Baird and the fees for the education of Miss Baird in France

PEOPLE INVOLVED: James Dunlop, Andrew Baird, Archibald Barklimore, Isaac Kitchen

 

PERSONALLY SIGNED BY: Archibald Barklimore

CONDITION: In Very Good Condition

Baird

Dunlop

Barklimore

Kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

151

1705

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1705 Plain paper RECEIPT in Scots Pounds from JAMES CHRISTIE of FOULSHIELS for 2 months CESS out of the lands of the Easter side of FOULSHIELS, signed at base by WILLIAM BALL. WEST LOTHIAN.

Christie

Ball

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

152

1815

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Ancient Document made up of 4 sheets of parchment 33cm x 57cm with writing on 6 sides and REVENUE STAMPS on two of the sheets. "IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN.  Be it known to all men by this present Public Instrument that upon the 27th day of October in the year of our Lord 1815, and of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the Third ....... .......................between Dame Margaret Hamilton Cathcart of Bourtreehill widow of the deceased Sir John Cathcart of Carleton Baronet .. and John Hunter.............".  Relates to lands of Dame Margaret Cathcart in Carcluie (?) in the parish and shire of Ayr. This document is a gem for family history buffs or local historians.  Due to the mine of information and age of the document this is not suitable for framing. Condition is clear and legible on the inside but somewhat dusty on the outside as is common with old manuscripts of this age.

Cathcart

Hunter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153

1861

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1861 INVENTORY and VALUATION of the contents of an EDINBURGH HOUSE at No. 1 MINTO STREET NO RESERVE This paper manuscript of 6 joined pages is written on 10 sides and lists the contents and valuation of the household furniture and stock in trade of the Late Mr. George Smith, 1 Minto Street, Edinburgh. The valuation was conducted by Thomas Chapman of 10 Melbourne Place, Edinburgh and lists the individual contents and value of the Dining Room, Small Back Bed Room, Bed Room upstairs, Closet, Front Bed Room, Back Bed Room, Drawing Room, Lobby, Room off Kitchen, Parlour and adds Napery, Miscellaneous and Stock in Trade which appears to be that of a draper. Size. The page size is approx. 8" wide x 13" high. Condition. In superb condition with the usual folding creases.

Smith

Chapman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

154

1905

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MANUSCRIPT PARCHMENT INDENTURE DOCUMENT ON THE RETIREMENT OF JAMES THUNDER ESQUIRE FROM THE TRUSTS OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE FORTUNE OF THE LADY MARY PLOWDEN AND CONFIRMATION OF THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM FITZWILLIAM JAMES DUNDAS AND ROBERT HERBERT PLOWDEN ESQUIRE AS TRUSTEES THEREOF. BETWEEN WILLIAM FRANCIS PLOWDEN OF PLOWDEN HALL IN THE COUNTY OF SHROPSHIRE ESQUIRE AND THE RIGHT HONORABLE LADY MARY PLOWDEN HID WIFE OF THE ONE PART AND THE HONORABLE WILLIAM FITZWILLIAM KAMES DUNDAS OF THE COTTAGE GOODWOOD IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX AND ROBERT HERBERT PLOWDEN OF STRACHUR PARK IN ARGYLSHIRE OF THE OTHER PART. THIS BEING TWO INDENTURES ATTACHED TOGETHER WITH 10 SIDES OF INFORMATION CONCERNING TRUSTS AND INVESTMENTS OF THE PLOWDEN FAMILY SIZE 16" X 10" EIGHT SHEETS OF FOLDED PARCHMENT ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS WAX SEALS

Thunder

Plowden

Dundas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

155

1553

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A vellum document being an order to deliver seisin, relating to a grant of lands in Fulstoun, Herdmanston near Haddington, East Lothian, made by John Sinclair of Herdmanstoun, Lord Fulstoun. Dated the 28th day of November in the 10th year of the reign of Mary Queen of Scotland [1553]. Superb large 6 cm wax seal with Sinclair coat of arms Translation: "John Sinclar of Herdmanstoun, lord of Fulstoun, to my beloved James Sinclar, David Robbesonne, Gilbert, William Hog and John Ketle, my bailiffs constituted in this area and to each of you, greeting. Since I have given, granted and confirmed to the noble and honourable lady Jonet Hepburn, lady of Seytoun and her heirs and assigns all the lands of Fulstoun lying within my barony of Herdmanstoun, the constabulary of Hadingtoun and county of Edinburgh, which lands formerly belonged to Jonet Hog senior, wife of James Watterstoun, Mariole Hog, wife of John Slyth and Jonet Hog junior, sisters and heirs of William Hog of Funston, who with the consent of James Watterstoun and John Slyth, their husbands, have voluntarily and of their own free will, without compulsion, at Edinburgh, by the cudgel and the rod, and by their conveyance, surrendered and resigned the properties into my ownership and possession in favour of the said lady Jonet Hepburn. Therefore I order you and each of you to deliver to the noble Jonet Hepburn corporeal possession and seisin of all and singular the lands of Fullstoun by lands and stones according to custom according to the meaning of my deed which she has. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my seal at Edinburgh 28th November 1553, with these witnesses: Richard Matland of Lethintoun, knight, William Matland his eldest son, brother John Grewson, preaching friar, Sir Laurence Tud, vicar pensioner of Edinburgh, notary public, and William Purves, with many others." Medium: Handwritten in Latin on vellum. Condition: Folds and creasing, some dirt marking otherwise good. Seal in very good condition for age. Document size (approx.): 20 by 21 cm. Characteristics: Large 6 cm diameter wax seal with coat of arms impression in red wax surrounded by bees wax, suspended on a vellum tag.

Sinclair

Robbesonne

Hog

Ketle

Hepburn

Watterstoun

Slyth

Matland

Grewson

Tud

Purves

 

156

1803+

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Lovely bundle of old documents relating to the Lane family of Co. Cork, Ireland. First is a handwritten letter by Daniel Lane in 1803. This is addressed to his children, explaining his will. His children are named as Samuel, John, Francis, Jane and Catherine. Second document is the very lengthy will made by Daniel Lane of the Finn Barrs, City of Cork, merchant. Mentions children and also Sarah Sandiford his sister, son James Lane, childrens grandfather Francis Beck. Seems to be dated 1819 and 1820. Several pages in length - needs close reading and some research but lots of family information. Compete with signatures and seal - in fairly fragile condition with splits along folds. Next document is an indenture dated 1869 between William Lane Jnr. and Eliza Gray Landale of Melville Place, Portabello near Edinburgh Scotland. Another very lengthy document (several pages) - also refers to Oliver and Rebecca Dowlin of Charleville in the County of Cork and James Landale of Liverpool. Lastly is a long, hand-written will by Samuel Lane of St Finn Barr's in the County of Cork. Unable to see date and this is in fragile condition. Mentions lots of family members including children Samuel, John, Frank and sisters Elizabeth and Eliza Lane. Also requests a trust for "the use of twenty-five poor Protestant residents in the Parish of St Finn Barr's to be expended in the purchase of Bread and distributed to them in St Barr's Church near the Chancel after the second service...."

Lane

Sandiford

Beck

Landale

Dowlin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

157

1849

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A 6 page SCOTCH PATENT in respect of Thomas Beale Browne of Hampen, Gloucestershire, for "Certain improvements in looms, and in the manufacture of woven and twisted fabrics". Signed on pages by William Wilson and Archibold McNeill at Edinburgh, 1849. Superb 16cm red wax seal of Queen Victoria, on a horse, with page holding the reins, lion and unicorn on reverse. The seal comes in a metal skippet, within the original brown morocco gilt box (lid detached), labelled on spine. Medium: Handwritten in Latin on vellum. Condition: Very good condition vellum. Seal in excellent condition with only minor chips on edges. Document size (approx.): 25 by 30 cm.

Browne

Wilson

McNeill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

158

1691

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Three manuscript documents relatingtothe Cornwall family of Banton in Kilsyth in Scotland, latter 17th century. One is a grant dated 1691 of land for ninety years (6.5 x 4", a neatly penned receipt for Scots money (6.5 x4"), and an agreement with the Adamson family (8 x 10.5"). Items mounted to leaves with file number dockets. Vey Good condition.

Cornwall

Adamson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

159

1767

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This document was handwritten in the year 1767……It is 238 years old The deed is an Instrument of Sasine (an archaic Scottish land deed) and is written on vellum rather than paper and  involves the sale of a house in the Scottish Borders to a Mr. John Davidson.  The handwriting is very good and is fairly easy to read.  The language is English and apart  from the use of legal terms is quite understandable.  It is witnessed by Richard Turnbull and by James Renton (a Notary Public).  At the foot of the page Mr. Renton has inserted a paragraph in Latin in his own handwriting.  On the left hand side of the deed a stamp duty mark has been embossed on a little square wafer which has been attached.  It shows that duty of two shillings and three pennies have been paid.  Further down there is a stamp mark with a crown showing that a tax of 5 pennies has also been paid.  Immediately below that the Notary Mr. Renton has marked the device of his office this cosists of his motto in Latin and immediately underneath his initials "JR" and NP (Notary Public) Condition - Vellum tends to wear a lot better than paper so the document is in very good condition.  There are no rips or tears and no discernable damage.  It has been kept folded (as is normal for Scottish deeds) and consequently the ink has not faded. It measures 49cm by  37 approx.

Davidson

Turnbull

Renton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

1706

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A legal document dated 1706 before the Court of Lands and Barronie of Banton near Kilsyth in Scotland pertaining to a transaction between James Hay, Minsiter of the Gospel at Kilsyth and James Cornwall of Banton. Nicely penned and signed by the clerk. On paper with mounting traces on verso and file number docket. Measures 7 x 9".

Hay

Cornwall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

161

1736

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1736 "An Act for continuing an Act passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, For laying a Duty of Two Penies Scots, or one Sixth Part of a Peny Sterling, on every Pint of Ale or Beer that shall be vended or sold within the Town of Dumfreis, and Privileges thereof, for paying the Debts of the said Town, and for building a Church, and making a Harbour there; and for laying a Duty on the Tunnage of Shipping and a Duty on Goods imported and exported into and out of the Port of the said Town, for the better repairing of the said Harbour" "...and that the said Duty should be paid and made payable by the Brewers, Vintners, Sellers, and Tapsters of the said Ale and Beer, for and during the Time aforesaid, to the Magistrates and Town Council of the said Town...did by virtue of the Powers granted to thenm, borrow at Interest a considerable Sum of Money, and have therewith built a commodious Church for performing of Divine Service, and endowed the same with a Maintenance for a Minister...and whereas the other Revenues of the said Town have been of late much exhausted in rebuilding Part of their old Church, the Council House, and Prison, all which were become ruinous, and the whole Revenue of the said Town is not now sufficient to pay the Interest of the said Debts so owing by the said Town, and to defray their other Expences, which will be increased by the unavoidable Necessity of rebuilding their publick School House, repairing their other decayed Works, and improving the Navigation of their River, now become so dangerous that their Trade of late Years has greatly suffered thereby...and some further Aid be given to the said Burgh for cleansing and repairing their Harbour...".  [rather interesting that they built the church before the repairing the harbour, etc.]  This Act extends the term of the previous Act for 25 years and lists "Duties on Merchants goods imported or exported" by product and by type of vessel.  It names the Overseers, etc. 9 pages of original document which has been disbound from a larger volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162

1736

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1736 "An Act for continuing an Act passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for laying a Duty of Two Penies Scots or one sixth Part of a Peny Sterling, upon every Pint of Ale or Beer that shall be vended or sold within the Town of Dunbar, for improving and preserving the Harbour, and repairing the Town House, and building a School, and other publick Buildings there, and for supplying the said Town with Fresh Water" "Whereas by an Act...And whereas the said Imposition or duty has been of very great Use to the said Town, by enabling them to carry on many and considerable publick Works, for which the annual evenue of the said town was not sufficient: And whereas the Money arising from the Imposition or Duty...was intended to be laid out to defray the Expence of digging up part of a Rock at the bottom of the Harbour, and in carrying out the great Pier to the rock called The Beacon rocks, and in cutting the Slope of the Island down to a Perpendicular, in order to make and render the entry into the said Harbour more safe and secure, and in supplying the Town with Fresh Water; but neither of the said works are yet so much as begun..." This document continues the Duties and names the Overseers for the Duty, etc. 5 pages of original document which has been disbound from a larger one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

163

1841

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A drawing in pencil with sizes and materials of a monument with the wording: "Admiral Sir P. C. H. Durham to the memory of his Brother Genl. J. Durham ordered 26 Feby 1841 from David Ness, Leith Walk, Edinbr.  Put up in Largo Church" Has been folded and has damage to one of the folds (see photo).  The photo does not do this item justice as it in pencil on blue waxed paper Follow this link for more information about Largo and the Durham family: http://www.electricscotland.com/history/eastneuk15.htm

Durham

Ness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

164

1906

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A First Communion certificate dated 8th April 1906 for William Campbell of 60 St. Sirthin Street (West Church, Aberdeen) Has been folded and has small tears to top and bottom

Campbell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

165

1736

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1736 "An Act to enable the Magistrates and Town Council of the Burgh of Lanark, to repair and maintain their Bridge over the River Clyd at Clydsholme, in the Shire of Lanark"

 

"Whereas by an Act passed...reciting that the Burgh of Lanark had been at a vast Expence in building a Bridge over the River Clyd, and that by Reason of the great Repair, and the violent Current of the Water, it would require frequent Reparations..."

 

This document lists the tolls to be charged for each type of vehicle and is to be in force for 31 years

 

5 pages of original document which has been disbound from a larger volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

166

1694+

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Archive of over 75 manuscript documents, many quite lengthy, regarding lands in Banton in Kilsyth and the Cornwall family. The earliest is dated 1694 and is lengthy real estate conveyance, with most centered 1700 through 1720. A few later and a few possible earlier (one appears to be dated 1660's regarding Lord Balmorino) The archive is worthy of research and most of these documents are nice in length and content. All in Scots English. John Cornwall, named in many of the documents, was held in the Jacobite rebellion for his participation, but was later pardoned. He spent time in Newcastle prison. I do not believe there are any direct content documents but did fine one item referringto compensation to Cornwall for his time in prison in 1716. All mounted to leaves, most in very good condition, all with file docket number.

Cornwall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167

1812

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This is a chance to purchase a very interesting and attractive piece of Scottish history.  The lot consists of a title deed for property in the Scottish Borders' village of Duns (spelt Dunse in the document) and is close to 200 years old. It is handwritten mostly in legal English (but has a section in a different hand which is in Latin).  It is described as an Instrument of sasine  in favour of George Darling's Trustees.  It was signed at Lauder in 1812.  It is wriiten on a very large sheet of vellum or parchment which has then been folded to create two sheets each with two sides (ie. 4 pages)On the left hand edge of page 2 there is a strip of stamping paper which would have been glued to the document by a lawyer.  On the strip there are two embossed stamps each  for seven shillings.  This was a duty imposed by the crown on property transactions.  There is also an ink stamp topped by a crown for "paper" tax of four shillings and eight pence. The deed which is on vellum or parchment , is in remarkably good condition for it's age (see photo) and is perfectly legible and readable.  each page measures approximately 22 inches (55.5cm) by 13 3/4 inches (35cm).

Darling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

168

1874

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1874 letter James Ewing, Glasgow, sugar duties &c A two page document headed "Extract of letter from James Ewing & Co to Messrs. Larance, Pleurs & Co., dated Gasgow 13th April 1874.  It discusses "sugar duties" and the West Indies, etc.  The second page is a copy of a letter to Robert Gordon Esq., Nevis of 1st April 1874 advising the sale of "Maddens 5 hhds @ 23/6 ex Claribel...but having had a favourable bid, as things go, for the Claribel's cargo, we thought it best to accept it."  Has been folded, otherwise good condition.

Ewing

Gordon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169

1786

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1786 ”Disposition Assignation and Translation” and involves the sale of property by a Joseph Maither late resident of Preston to a William Cockburn a “Wright” residing in Dunse (now Duns in the Scottish Borders).  It consists of a single large sheet of thick paper which measures approximately 16 ¾ inches (42.5cm) by 13 ½ (34cm) and which has been folded in two (like a newspaper) to create 4 pages.  The document has been drafted in clear handwriting and in legal English.  It has been kept folded (as is normal for old Scottish property deeds)  and so the ink has not faded and the whole document is readable.  The text runs to 3 of the 4 pages,  the 4th being used as the cover sheet. At the top left hand corner of the first page there is an embossed  stamp in respect of payment of duty which would have been charged by the crown on the sale of the property.  It shows that duty of one shilling and six pence was paid. (can just be made out in photo 2, easier to see in real life.) A couple of inches lower down there is an ink stamp for a half penny (photo 2).  This is a paper tax which was levied on the paper used to create the document. The property actually being sold is located in Dunse and is a house and yard (they might even still be there).  The witnesses include a licensed auctioneer and an innkeeper. Condition:  The deed is 219 years old so has some wear. It has a small tear which runs for about 2 inches along one of it’s folds.  It also has a small ragged hole (about one quarter of an inch in diameter) which may have been made a couple of centuries ago by a hungry bookworm.

Maither

Cockburn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

170

1857, 1866

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BROWN'S; SELF INTERPRETATING  BIBLE. With Numerous Notes By The Rev Henry Cooke D.D.,L.L.D  Re-Edited With Additions By The  Rev J.L. Porter, D.D LONDON: BLACKIE AND SON PATERNOSTER ROW Glasglow And Edinburgh A mid-19th Century Brown's Self Interpretating Bible. Large 4to, approximately 10 inches x 12.5 inches x 3 inches. Original publisher's full black calf leather . Beautiful blind tooled designs to covers. Six raised bands to spine decorated in gilt. Gilt titling of 'Browns Bible' over brown leather strip on 2nd spine comparment. Marbled endpapers. lxxii, pp1385. A very comprehensive Bible with many additional notes. Besides the Old and New Testament, Bible includes: 

 

Historical Sketch of English Translation of the Bible

 

Memoir of the Rev John Brown of Haddington

 

An Introduction to the Right Understanding of the Oracles of God

 

Appendix of Tables For the Use of Scripture Students

 

The Bible-Reader's Assistant: A complete index and concise dictionary of the Holy Bible

 

Over 49 Engravings on heavy paper inserted into the Bible

 

and much more....

 

 Book Condition: Externaly, edges slightly rubbed. Hinges strong. Rubbing especially to rear hinge. Abrasion to rear covers. 1st comparment of spine rubbed. Internally, wanting frontispiece. Minimal foxing, confined mainly to the first few leaves of the Bible. Bible is not collated. Sold w.a.f  Provenance:

 

Family register inserted before the New Testament. Bible belonged to

 

James Fairweather Alexander (husband),June 7th 1857 &

 

Jessie McDougall (wife), Nov 17th 1866

 

Included in the entries are the names of their parents too

 

John Alexander (Father of F.A., James)

 

Janet Fairweather (Mother of F.A., James)

 

Alexander Mc Dougall (Father of Jessie)

 

Ann Mc Donald (Mother of Jessie)

Alexander

Fairweather

McDougall

McDonald

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

171

1805

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This indenture, produced in 1805 is a covenant to produce indentures by George Chalmer of Ayrshire for the inspection of George Cox of Milton Clevedon in order to prove titles. The indenture commences by referring to an earlier indenture between Henry Taylor and George Chalmer recording the lease and release to Chalmer of land and buildings in the Manor or Lordship of Westcombe, formerly the estate of a Thomas Whitehead and Richard Ramsay. All the indentures required for possible production are listed in a convenient schedule that lists eleven indentures extending back to 1670. There is a summary of each which not only provides dates but also the names of the parties involved. This indenture extends to three sheets and includes a wax seal and the signature of Chalmer.It is in very good condition.

Chalmer

Cox

Taylor

Whitehead

Ramsay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

172

1701

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This is a unique object it is also very rare having been handwritten in Latin in 1701…… 304 years ago. It is an archaic Scottish property  deed described as a “Precept of Clareconstat by Mr. Wm. Hay of Drumolzier in favour of Thos. Anderson”.  It is dated 9th  May 1701 and is written on a single sheet of parchment. Although it is more than 300 years old it is in remarkable condition.  This is due in part to the fact that it is written on parchment which is much more durable than paper.  It has also been kept folded, which reduces fading of the ink because it limits the effects of light.  It measures 18 3/4 inches (48cm) by 8 3/4 inches (22cm) approx.

Hay

Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

173

1839

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GENUINE ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Paddington London NORSWORTHY > VINER 1839 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 166 YEARS OLD BETWEEN WILLIAM NORSWORTHY OF OXFORD TERRACE IN THE PARISH OF PADDINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX BUILDER OF THE ONE PART AND MARY VINER AND DEBORAH VINER BOTH OF INVERLEITH ROW EDINBURGH IN SCOTLAND OF THE OTHER PART. BEING THE MORTGAGE OF THREE HOUSES AND COACHHOUSES IN OXFORD TERRACE PADDINGTON FOR SECURING £3,300. WAX SEALS SIZES 29 INS X 25 INS IN FINE CONDITION - SOME STORAGE WEAR TO FOLD ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON ONE SHEET OF VELLUM

Norsworthy

Viner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

174

1582

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Historical Document Testament George Buchanan 1582 George Buchanan,Preceptor to his Majesty King James VI (of Scotland) This is a copy, fairly copied from record in 1814. It consists of 1 sheet of paper with writing on both sides.

Buchanan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

175

1871

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GENUINE ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Marriage Settlement SCOTT > SURTEES 1871 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 134 YEARS OLD BETWEEN CHARLES HENRY SCOTT ESQUIRE TRENCHERY IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER OF THE FIRST PART ELIZABETH FRANCES SURTEES OF TRENCHARY IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER OF THE SECOND PART AND THE RIGHT HONOURABLE MONTOLIEU FOX BARON ELIBANK OF DURNALL PEEBLESHIRE SCOTLAND THOMAS SCOTT HAWKINS OF WEYMOUTH IN THE COUNTY OF DORSET A LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN HER MAJESTY'S ARMY AND THE REVEREND RICHARD SURTEES OF HOLTBY IN THE COUNTY OF YORK CLERK OF THE THIRD PART. WHEREAS A MARRIAGE HAS BEEN AGREED UPON AND IS INTENDED SHORTLY TO BE SOLEMNIZED BETWEEN THE SAID CHARLES HENRY SCOTT AND ELIZABETH FRANCES SURTEES AND WHEREAS THE MONIES STOCKS FUNDS SHARES AND SECURITIES SPECIFIED IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE HERETO ARE THE ABSOLUTE PROPERTY OF THE SAID ELIZIBETH FRANCES SURTEES ETC, ETC, WAX SEALS SIZES 10 INS X 17 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS ON FIVE SHEETS OF PARCHMENT

Scott

Surtees

Fox

Hawkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

176

1731

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This document involves the transfer of property by David and William Grieves to David Owens in 1731 so is 274 years old.  It was drafted at a time when America was still a British colony and we still had to wait another 30 for the industrial revolution to start. Apart from the historical context this document is particularly interesting the disposal of the land is taking place under the supervision of the Sheriffdom of Berwick.  The deed was signed in Greenlaw (spelled Grinlaw in the deed) in the presence of the Sheriff Depute.  It runs to just over three pages and is written on what is described as "stampt (stamped) paper".  It is a single sheet measuring 15 inches (39cm) by 12 inches (31cm) approximately, which has been folded over to make 4 pages.  The writing is clear and readable with little fading of the ink.  The document is in remarkable condition for its age with a little bit of book worm damge (see photo) and one or two splits on fold lines. 

Grieves

Owens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177

1839

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Heritable Bond of Annuity 1839 DESCRIPTION OF ITEM On offer is a Heritable Bond of Annuity by Andrew Hunter of Bonnytown.Dated 1839. Around 18 inches by 10 opened. Four pages. CONDITION OF ITEM Very good, no tears ot loss, paper is robust and clearly of high quality for such documents.

Hunter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

178

1806

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The lot consists of a title deed for property in the Scottish Borders' village of Duns (spelt Dunse in the document) and is close to 200 years old.  The handwriting is very good and very clear and it is  described as an Disposition by William Cockburn (with the special advice and consent of his father)  in favour of George Darling and his wife Janet Forsythe.  It was signed on "stamped paper" at Dunse on First November 1806.  It is wriiten on a very large sheet of thick paper which has then been folded to create two sheets each with two sides (ie. 4 pages)On the left hand edge of page 1 there  are two embossed stamps one  for ten shillings, the other for one shilling and six pence.  This was a duty imposed by the crown on property transactions.  There is also an ink stamp topped by a crown for "paper" tax of two pence. The deed is in remarkably good condition  with no damage (see photo) and is perfectly legible and readable being written in legal English rather than Scots or Latin.  Each page measures approximately 10 inches (25cm) by 13 1/2 inches (39cm).

Cockburn

Darling

Forsythe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

179

1786

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The lot consists of a title deed for property in the Scottish Borders' village of Duns (spelt Dunse in the document) and is close to 220 years old.  The handwriting is very good and very clear and it is  described as an Disposition by John Owens, (weaver) and William Blackie, (overseer of the poor) of houses in Laigholm (probably Langholm)  It was signed on "stamped paper" at Dunse on 29th March 1786..  It is wriiten on a very large sheet of thick paper which has then been folded to create two sheets each with two sides (ie. 4 pages)On the left hand edge of page 1 there  is an embossed duty stamp   for two shillings and sixpence  This was a duty imposed by the crown on property transactions.  There is also an ink stamp topped by a crown for "paper" tax of a half penny. The deed is in remarkably good condition  with no damage (see photo) and is perfectly legible and readable being written in legal English rather than Scots or Latin.  Each page measures approximately 9 inches (16.5cm) by 13 inches (33cm).

Owens

Blackie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

180

1824

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1824 onwards. This is a stunning example of an early scrapbook/keepsake album. It contains some of the finest pencil sketches I have ever come across. I believe that the album belonged to members of the same family and was passed down from one to another.It appears to have firstly belonged to a JANET RIDPATH, then passed to a WILLIAM ALEXANDER RIDPATH and then finally passed to an ALICE MARGARET RIDPATH. It is full of a variety of different pieces such as ,excellent pencil drawings,ink and watercolour sketches,poetry, and well written entries.Many are signed and dated. Throughout the album there seems to be a connection with mariners,ships and also Edinburgh. Below are just a few examples from this exceptional album.

 

A PENCIL DRAWING OF A COTTAGE IN A WOODLAND CLEARING SIGNED AND DATED 1824

 

A WRITTEN ENTRY WITH THE TITLE "TIME"

 

A WRITTEN ENTRY WITH THE TITLE "ON THE ROSE"

 

AN EXCELLENT PENCIL SKETCH OF BROUGH CASTLE AND WESTMORELAND

 

A PORTRAIT SKETCH OF AN ELEGANT GENTLEMAN

 

A WRITTEN PIECE, TIME BY JOHN ANSTER

 

A SUPERB PENCIL/INK DRAWING OF ABBOTSFORD

 

A WRITTEN PIECE ENTITLED FORGIVENESS 1848

 

"THE THUNDERSTORM" BY W G BRYANT

 

A POEM "THE CHILDS FIRST GIFT"

 

"THE YOUNG BRIDES FAREWELL"

 

ANOTHER EXCELLENT PENCIL DRAWING OF ABBOTSFORD,AT THAT TIME THE RESIDENCE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT BART

 

 

 

A LONG WRITTEN PIECE WITH THE TITLE "THE MARINERS DREAM"

 

A PRINTED CARD "THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT"

 

A CHARMING WATERCOLOUR OF A POSY OF FLOWERS

 

"A LOVERS HOUR"

 

"INNOCENCE"

 

IMAGINARY ADDRESS OF NAPOLEON

 

DELIGHTFUL PENCIL DRAWING OF A CASTLE IN THE DISTANCE

 

"THE SEA BOYS DEPARTURE"

 

PENCIL DRAWING OF HOLYROOD HOUSE EDINBURGH.......AND MUCH MUCH MORE

 

The album cover appears to be made from leather and has embossed decoration, and gold lettering that simply says album,the edges of the page are gold leaf. With regards to condition considering this is a very early example it has faired very well indeed.There is very little foxing and only minor signs of discoloration/blemishes here and there.Some pages have come away from the spine as has the cover of the album but is still present,only a couple of pages appear to have tears. The approximate size of the album is 7.5 x 9.5 inches

Ridpath

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

181

1726

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It is an ancient Scottish  property deed handwritten in 1726 and was signed on the 14th April that year.  It is written on a single large sheet of parchment or velum and is in Latin.  It is described on it’s cover as a Charter of Resignation by Alexander Hay (on behalf of his father), in favour of David Grieve.  It relates to property in the Scottish Borders village of Duns (spelled Dunse in the document). It is in very good condition as can be seen in the photo.  It has no rips or tears has not been effected by fungus  and the ink has little sign of fading and the document  is still clearly readable.  It has marks commensurate with it’s age but it is still clear.  On the left hand side a wafer has been attached and over this an embossed seal has been pressed.  This shows that the sum of two shillings and three pence was paid by way of stamp duty on the deed.  Further down there is an ink “paper tax” stamp showing that five and a half pence was paid by way of tax on the sheet of parchment/vellum.

Hay

Grieve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

182

1841

Bloomsbury 15 Jun 2005

83

Scottish Heraldry.- Kinnoull (Thomas Hay, Lord Lyon King of Arms) Grant of Arms to George Thomson of Fairley, Aberdeenshire, D.s. “James Tytler”, manuscript on vellum, large coat of arms in red, silver and grisaille, slightly creased, folds, wax seal in skippet appended (unopened), 373 x 496mm., 29th March 1841.

Kinnoull

Thomson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183

1878

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Vellum Indenture re Surrender of Land in Anlaby Road 24th April 1889, contained in five sheets.

 

The Reverend David Brewster of Kilmany, Fife, Scotland

John Love Seaton

Elizabeth Wood

Joanna Brewster, formerly Joanna Wood

Mary Handyside of Glasgow, formerly Mary Wood

 

TO ;

 

Miss Julia Kennedy

John Wood Blakey, solicitor

Robert Foster

Mary Elizabeth Sleight

Joshua Francis Dawson

Mary Ann Walsh

Anne McCartan

Elizabeth Kirby

 

OTHER NAMES MENTIONED

 

John Wood,merchant dec'd, died 22nd July 1856

Richard Turner

Joan Wood

Lucy Johnston

Ann Sparke Wood

John Herbert Blakey

Reverend Christopher Forge

James David Handyside

Douglas Charles Shipley Teale

Joseph Robinson Pease

James Whitaker

Thomas Dalton Hammond

William Lowthrop, later Sir William Lowthrop, Knight

Charles Henry Phillips

John Parker

Joseph Jones the younger

Mrs Jane Briggs

Mr Iveson

Charles Hammond

George Frederick Grant

John Morley

J. Watson

Henry Johnson

Joseph Hill

Henry Heron

Joseph Gillette

 

Sealed signatures;

 

David Brewster Mary Handyside

Amos Seaton George Dick

Elizabeth Wood Henry Sharp, solicitor

Joanna Brewster

J. Wood Blakey

Robt Foster

 

Size 28" (71 cm) x 20.75" (52 cm)

Brewster

Seaton

Wood

Handyside

Kennedy

Blakey

Foster

Sleight

Dawson

Walsh

McCartan

etc

184

1788

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A paper indenture for the sale of lands in Wigton, Cumberland, between Edward Birbeck late of Wigton now of Annan, Scotland, bookbinder, and John Rook of Akehead, near Wigton. Dated the 9th day of May in the 28th year of the reign of George III [1788] Property: land lying below Weddon Hill in Wigton. Medium: Handwritten in English on paper. Condition: Creasing and frayed edges. Characteristics: Signature and seal. Document size (approx.): 42 by 34 cm.

Birbeck

Rook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

185

1802

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very old Scottish land deed dated 1802.  It relates to property in the Scottish Borders, probably in the village of Duns.  It is a Disposition (sale of property) by William Cockburn to a  janet Forsythe and is written on taxed paper  in fairly understandable legal English.  The writing is clear and readable (not always the case with old documents).  The document is written on a single large sheet of paper which has been folded in half, creating four pages.  The text covers all four pages.  Page one contains several stamps and embossed seals relating to revenue.  On the top left hand corner there are two embossed seals.  One relates to "Comp Duty" and is for Fourteen Shillings.  Next to it is another "Single Shilling Deeds" tax.  Below them there is a stamped crown tax mark for two shillings.  This is a tax levied by the crown for paper.  Opened out the deed measures 41 cm by 33 cmand is in very good condition for it's age with no damage, rips, tears or fungus marks.

Cockburn

Forsythe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

186

1833

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Large Vellum Sasine 1833 Captain John McDougall. In the reign of our Sovereign Lord William the Fourth by The Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the name of Captain John McDougall of MacDougall in the Royal Navy. This document is giving over lands belonging to the Captains late father.Written on two large pages.

McDougall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

187

1775

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Charter dated 1775 Alexander MacDougall of Dunnollie in favour of Donald Campbell.Written in Latin

MacDougall

Campbell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

188

1769

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Letter dated 1769 from the Duke of Argyll to Alexander MacDougall of Dunnollie. Cotent is about the March Dykes of Glenshalloch. Signed Argyll. A Rare old Scottish Document

MacDougall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

189

1774

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Tack between Colin MacKenzie and Alexander Robertson 1774. The letter is all about selling the lands of Finegand: with begging houses, yeards, Crofts, mosses, muirs, sheallings, Grassings, arable ground. It goes on to say that it is for the period of eleven years.The tack goes on to say that Alexander Robertson oblidges to reside on the possesion labour and manure the same and send all his grindable corn to the miln of Inveredrie.There are more regulations  and legal jargon. Three pages of it.

MacKenzie

Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

190

1788

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Discharge of Debt 1788 Robert Lyon and MacKenzie. Received by me Robert Lyon in Dalmunzie from Lt. Patrick MacKenzie in name of Alexander Mackenzie of Feanageand

Lyon

MacKenzie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

191

1481

Dominic Winter 9 Nov 2005

363

Scarce medieval deed, dated at Edinburgh 20th September 1481 , in which George Eldar, burgess of the borough of Edinburgh, grants and sells to William Craik, burgess of the said borough, various lands and property [but reserving for himself the privvy], etc., in perfect order, two large official burgess pendant wax seals showing coats of arms, the first being the official seal of George Eldar, Burgess of the Borough of Edinburgh, and the other the Burgess seal of Bartholomew Carnys, accompanied with a full translation

Eldar

Craik

Carnys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192

1784

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A four page document dated 14th September 1784 relating to Lauders Tenament, Dumfries.  Names mentioned: Catharine Welsh (married Archibald McNab (merchant), daughter of John Welsh of Crigenputtock), William McGhie (painter & glazer), James Mitchelson, William Clark.  Pages 1, 2 and 3 have been signed by Katharine Welsh and Archibald McNab.  Pages 2 and 3 also have the signatures of Thomas Stothard and Thomas Williamson.  Page 3 also has the signatures of William Clark and Praemissa All???.  Has been folded and has some damage to folds.  Also has some staining.

Welsh

McNab

McGhie

Mitchelson

Clark

Stothard

Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

193

1894

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INDENTURE Highbury London GILLATT > LAWRENCE 1894 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 111 YEARS OLD BETWEEN CHARLES GILLATT OF ELTHORNE ROAD UPPER HOLLOWAY IN THE COUNTY OF LONDON BUILDER OF THE ONE PART AND ELIZABETH MARY LAWRENCE OF BELMONT CRAIGMILLAR PARK EDINBURGH SCOTLAND CARRIAGE AND CAB PROPRIETOR OF THE OTHER PART. CONTAINS TWO OTHER DEEDS OF TRANSFER AND RECEIPT. BEING THE MORTGAGE OF 101,103 AND 105 GILLESPIE ROAD HIGHBURY MIDDLESEX. SIZES 18 INS X 12 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON TWO SHEET OF VELLUM WAX SEALS

Gillatt

Lawrence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

194

1870

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"Locality of the Stipend of the First Minister of Barony Parish of Glasgow - Modified 31st January 1866 Commencing with Crop & Year 1864.  1870.  No. 84 of Process." There is a one page letter dated 11th May 1870 + 26 pages of lists of names and places, i.e. "610 Alexr. Watson, Steamboat Agent, Glasgow for Fen at Broomhill West Cowcaddens Park Garscube Lane & Maitland Street" followed by columns headed "Gross Teind, Old Stipend as now payable", "Augmentation" and "The Victual Stipend turned to Impl. Weight & Measure".  Each of these headings has a sub-heading of "Meal" and "Barley".  There are 615 entries in total. Has been folded and cover is a bit grubby and battered.

Watson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195

1854

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manuscript legal documents dated 1854: Articles and Minutes of Lease between The Revd Charles Gordon residing in Aberdeen and James Benton in Airley of Balgowan lease on the farm at Balgowan 7 foolscap sheets, written on 11 pages plus title sheet, bound with thread

Gordon

Benton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

196

1885

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2 manuscript documents dated 1885: Note of expense of improvements on the estate of Templeland for the period from 21st May 1880 to 31st January 1885 3 foolscap sheets bound with cotton, written on 4 sides plus rear of final sheet (title of document) A dampstained letter concerning the expenses dated 22 April 1885. Addresses appear to be Netherton of Cromarty, Tongue and Messrs Cochran & Anderson, Advocates, Union St, Aberdeen

Netherton

Tongue

Cochran

Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

197

1812

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A one page vellum indenture dated 19th March 1812 relating to Lawders Tenament, Dumfries.  People mentioned: James Dinnislan, John Thomson (grocer), Ebeneezer McGeorge of Leith (messenger), James Haining (tailor), William McGhie (painter & glazier), James Mitchelson and Thomas Cornell (apprentice).  Has been folded.

Dinnislan

Thomson

McGeorge

Haining

McGhie

Mitchelson

Cornell

 

 

 

 

 

198

1725

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A paper document being an account of the Hon. Sir Archibald Primrose of Dunipace for monies due to James Merston, cordiner in Cannongate, Edinburgh. The account runs from 17th May 1723 to 27th November 1725 during ehich time Primrose purchased a total of 28 pairs of shoes, slippers and boots. Dated 1725 Medium: Handwritten in English on paper. Condition: Frayed edges, slight browning. Document size (approx.): 32 by 20 cm. Sir Archibald Primrose of Dunipace, was executed at Carlisle in 1746 as a Jacobite. He was the grandson of Archibald Primrose, made Lord Carrington after becoming a judge of the Supreme Court and Lord Clerk Register of Scotland.

Primrose

Merston

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

199

1688

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A paper document being the Rental of the maynes and Braid ???? and fallows for the land and acres set to the inhabitants of the town of Cumbernauld. Lists the names of the tenants with presumably the value of the rental in one column. Dated 1688 Medium: Handwritten in English on paper. Condition: Good. Document size (approx.): 29 by 18 cm. From the images names include: Jei..? ffindlay, John Kirkwood, ffergus Luggie, John ffindlay, John Pullan, Heugh Templetoune, William Capell, John Gillaspie, James Heilsone, Jean Str...an?, James Berrie, George Stark, James Thomsone, William Neill, Thomas Din, James Stark, John Smith couper, David Dobbie, John ffleyming Gardiner, .....? ffindlay, John Buchanan, Allexr. Ewing, Allexr. Harday?, Allexr. Stark and Allexr. Kirkwood and John Greinlio..? Images available.

ffindlay

Kirkwood

Luggie

Pullan

Templetoune

Capell

Gillaspie

Heilsone

Berrie

Stark

Thomsone

etc

200

1779

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Large Velum Scottish Document an Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Shea or Skea to the lands of Corrydon. Dated 1779.

Shea