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These include 14 assorted Scottish & English letters and legal documents. The date range is from 1653, an Edinburgh Sasine Extract, to an 1876 property Surrender document connected with Grimley Manor, near Worcester.
Of particular interest is a Scottish letter, dated 1828 written by one D. Lang from Edinburgh to James Fisher, a farmer living near Biggar. Mr Lang seeks a position as a tutor on board a ship of the Royal Navy, which possibly might refer to HMS Madagscar, a 5th rate ship of the line commanded by Sir Robert Cavendish Spencer.
Mr Lang appears to have been offered this post via Professor James Pillans, FRSE, the noted Scottish educationalist, in the chair of Humanities and Law at Edinburgh University.
Lang's letter includes extracts of letters from Lord Minto, his brother George Elliot, and Professor Pillans himself. The extract from Minto and Pillans make reference to Sir Robert Cavendish Spencer, who at that time was Lord High Admiral. The extract from Admiral George Elliot is noteworthy in that it was written from HMS Victory, which at that time was the guardship to Portsmouth.
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Row Exact Names Comments : Relationships : Subjects Document Type Form / Letterhead / MS (or other) Text by Seals & Stamps Document Numbers Digitized Image Numbers
1 David Alisone see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
2 ? Allan concerning his lease : see John Home Home & George Peat Letter MS –– Post frank + 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
3 Andrew Andersone see Walter Andersone & William Naper Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
4 Issobell Andersone (ms) Mcrobbin wife of John Andersone there Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
5 John Andersone husband of Issobell Mcrobbin : see John Binnie Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
6 Walter Andersone see Andrew Andersone & William Naper Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
7 George Arnot see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
8 Ayr see Clerk of the Peace for Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
9 James Ballantyne see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
10 Patrick Barron see the late James Guthrie Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
11 Robert Bart? Surname may be Burt : see James Beatson & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
12 David Beatsone see James Beatson & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
13 James Beatsone eldest son of Robert Beatsone of Vicarsgrange & Mary Grieve Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
14 Mary Beatsone (ms) Grieve wife of Robert Beatsone of Vicarsgrange : see James Beatson & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS
Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
15 Robert Beatsone son of Robert Beatsone of Vicarsgrange : see James Beatson & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
16 Robert Beatsone husband Mary Grieve & father of James Beatsone : see James Beatson & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
17 Ann Beatson Bell (ms) Young daughter of late Ann Young & wife of John Beatson Bell, W.S. Testament testamentar Printed form & MS –– Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
18 John Beatson Bell husband of Ann Young : document suggests surname Beatson Bell Testament testamentar Printed form & MS –– Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
19 John Bellemy see George Peat, junior & John Home Home Letter MS –– Post frank + 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
20 Charles Berry see William Berry, W.S. Letter MS yes Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
21 John Berry see William Berry, W.S., Archibald Torry & David Turnbull Letter MS –– Post frank 004, 006 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4 : 006/1 : 006/2 : 006/3 : 006/4
22 William Berry see Charles Berry, Archibald Torry & David Turnbull Letter MS yes (005-006) Post frank 004, 005, 006 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4 : 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4 : 006/1 : 006/2 : 006/3 : 006/4
23 William Berry see Mrs Penelope N Law Letter MS yes Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
24 Issobell Binnie (ms) Mauchane wife of John Binnie, merchant burgess there Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
25 John Binnie husband of Issobell Mauchane : see James Broun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
26 Hen. Broun see Samuel Somervell Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
27 James Broun
Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
28 John Broun see Adam Hopper, Thomas Craig & Archibald Johnstoun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
29 Alexander Burt see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
30 Thomas Bury see John & Samuel Smith & Walter Thrupp Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes (proxy) 4 stamps (legal) 014 014/1 : 014/2
31 James (Jacobus) Buttar this identification has still to be verified Extract of sasine MS on vellum ? –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
32 Caledonian Railway Company see Ann Young (ms) Shirreffsee H Murgatroyd Testament testamentar Printed form & MS –– Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
33 ? Cartney see Robert Gordon, Kirkcudbright Letter MS –– Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
34 ? Christie see Penelope Law & William Berry, W.S. Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
35 Robert Colvill see James Batsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
36 Thomas Craig see John Broun & Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
37 James Cumming brother of John & William : see Charles Berry, W.S. Letter MS –– Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
38 John Cumming brother of James & William Letter MS –– Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
39 William Cumming brother of James & John Letter MS –– Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
40 Andrew Daes see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
41 Archibald Davidson see Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS printed Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
42 Edmund Dods see Sir Alexander Purves, Purveshall Letter MS –– Post frank 003 003/1 : 003/2 : 003/3
43 William Dods see Sir Alexander Purves, Purveshall Letter MS –– Post frank 003 003/1 : 003/2 : 003/3
44 ? Dunlop see Mrs Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS –– Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
45 Depute Clerk of Edinburgh The signature has so far not been deciphered : It may not be that of the Depute Clerk. First name is James written as "Ja:" Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
46 George, Elliot Brother of Gilbert Elliot-Murray (Lord Minto) : Copy letter written & signed by him from HMS Victory : see D Lang & James Pillans Letter MS yes Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
47 Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound (Lord Minto) Brother of Admiral George Elliot & D. Lang : Copy letter written & signed by him Letter MS yes Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
48 James Fisher see D Lang Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
49 William Forbes see Robert Gordon, Kirkcudbright : Copy letter written & signed by him Letter MS yes Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
50 Robert Gordon see William Forbes Letter MS yes Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
51 ? Goven see Capt.? & Penelope Law Letter MS yes Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
52 ? Graham see Ranald MacAllister : letter edge is gilded Letter MS –– Post frank & black wax seal 008 008/1 : 008/2 : 008/3 : 008/4
53 ? Greig see David Turnbull, Edinburgh Letter MS –– Post frank 004 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4
54 James Grieve Grandfather of James Beatsone Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
55 James Guthrie see late Patrick Barron Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
56 William Haddoway see William Simpsone, Thomas Somervell & John Wallace Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
57 ? Harkness see Capt. George Elliot, Lord Minto, James Pillans & D Lang Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
58 John Hendersone see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
59 ? Hepburn see Penelope N Law, Pittillock Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
60 James L Hill see Mrs Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS yes Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
61 Richard Canning Hill see Thomas Bury, Samuel Smith & Walter Thrupp Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes 4 stamps (legal) 014 014/1 : 014/2
62 ? Hodge see David Turnbull, Edinburgh Letter MS –– Post frank 004 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4
63 Walter Hogg Valuation of effects of Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS –– Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
64 John Home Home see George Peat, junior, Dunse Letter MS yes? Post frank + 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
65 Alfred Catchmayd Hooper see George Pringle Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes 4 stamps (legal) 014 014/1 : 014/2
66 Adam Hopper see John Broun, Thomas Craig & Archibald Johnstoun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
67 ? Hunter see David Turnbull, Edinburgh Letter MS –– Post frank 004 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4
68 ? Hunter see Robert Gordon, Kirkcudbright Letter MS –– Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
69 Robert Jameson see Clerk of Peace for Ayrshire Letter MS yes Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
70 John Jamieson see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
71 James Johnston see Peter McMaster & James McHurath Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
72 Archibald Johnstoun see John Broun, Thomas Craig, Adam Hopper & Archibald Johnstoun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
73 Archibald Johnstoun see John Broun, Thomas Craig, Adam Hopper & Sir Archibald Johnstoun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
74 ? Kellie see George Peat, junior, Dunse Letter MS –– Post frank + 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
75 ? Kelty see Penelope Law & William Berry, W.S. Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
76 D Lang some connection Successionist Church : see James Fisher, Gilbert Elliot & Lord Minto Letter MS yes Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
77 ? Law related? to Penelope N Law (husband / father?) : see Dr Goven Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
78 Penelope Nowell Law related? To Capt.? Law (wife / daughter?) : see Charles Berry, W.S. Letter MS yes Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
79 Alexander MacAllister grandfather of Ranald MacAllister, Strathaird : letter edge is gilded Letter MS –– Post frank & black wax seal 008 008/1 : 008/2 : 008/3 : 008/4
80 Ranald MacAllister grandson of Alexander MacAliister in Edinburgh : letter edge is gilded Letter MS yes Post frank & black wax seal 008 008/1 : 008/2 : 008/3 : 008/4
81 John MacAllister? described as a brother to Ranald MacAllister, Strathaird, Skye : surname not stated : letter edge is gilded Letter MS –– Post frank & black wax seal 008 008/1 : 008/2 : 008/3 : 008/4
82 ? MacKinnon see Ranald MacAllister : letter edge is gilded Letter MS –– Post frank & black wax seal 008 008/1 : 008/2 : 008/3 : 008/4
83 Madagascar see Capt. Robert Cavendish Spencer Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
84 Jannet Malcolm only daughter of late Robert Malcom, Miln of Condie : see as intended wife of James Beatsone Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
85 Robert Malcolm son? of Robert Malcolm, Milne of Condie Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
86 Robert Malcolm father of Jannet, intended wife of James Beatsone Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
87 James McHurath see Peter McMaster & James Johnston of Shallochwrath Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
88 Lauchlan Mcintosh see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
89 Peter McMaster see James McHurath & James Johnston of Shallochwrath Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
90 ? McNiel see William Scotland & Robert Jameson Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
91 John Mercer see David Alisone Contract of marriage MS yes Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
92 Lord Minto (Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound) see D Lang & Capt. Elliot : Copy letter written & signed by him Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
93 Moscrop see George Peat, junior, Dunse Letter MS –– Post frank 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
94 J Mowbray see Charles Berry, W.S., Edinburgh Letter MS –– Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
95 William Muir Valuation of effects of Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar MS –– Post frank 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
96 H Murgatroyd Signs rubber stamp : see Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS yes Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
97 William Naper see Andrew & Walter Andersone Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
98 ? Ogilvie see Sir Alexander Purves, Purves Hall Letter MS –– Post frank 003 003/1 : 003/2 : 003/3
99 Laurance Oliphant see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
100 ? Oswald reference to his factor : see Robert Gordon, Kirkcudbright Letter MS –– Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
101 George Peat see John Home Home of Longformacus Letter MS yes Post frank + 012 012/1 : 012/2 : 012/3 : 012/4
102 James Pillans see Gilbert Elliot (Lord Minto), George Elliot & D Lang : Copy part letter written & signed by him Letter MS yes Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
103 George Pringle see Alfred C Hooper Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes 4 stamps (legal) 014 014/1 : 014/2
104 Alexander Purves (Alexr) see Edmund & William Dods : Connection with John ?, Writer in Johns Street, Edinburgh Letter MS yes Post frank 003 003/1 : 003/2 : 003/3
105 ? Riddell see Penelope Law & William Berry, W.S. Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
106 Lord Rosbery (Archibald John Primrose) see Penelope Nowell Law Letter MS –– Post frank & red wax seal 007 007/1 : 007/2 : 007/3 : 007/4
107 ? Rutherford see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
108 Robert Sandilands see James Guthrie & Patrick Barron Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
109 William Scotland see Robert Jameson, Alloa Letter MS –– Post frank 009 009/1 : 009/2 : 009/3
110 Scottish Central Railway Company see Caledonian Railway Company & Ann Young (ms) Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS yes Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
111 William Simpsone see William Haddoway, Thomas Somervell & John Wallace Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
112 John Smith see Thomas Bury, Samuel Smith & Walter Thrupp Surrender (property) MS on vellum –– –– 014 014/1 : 014/2
113 Samuel Smith see Thomas Bury, John Smith & Walter Thrupp Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes (proxy) –– 014 014/1 : 014/2
114 Samuel Somervell see Hen. Broun Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
115 Thomas Somervell see William Haddoway, William Simpsone & John Wallace Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
116 Robert Cavendish Spencer Brother of 3rd Earl Spencer : see Gilbert Elliot (Lord Minto), George Elliot & D Lang Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
117 Robert Steedman see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
118 Robert Stenhouse see Sir Alexander Purves, Purves Hall Letter MS –– Post frank 003 003/1 : 003/2 : 003/3
119 James Thomson see William Forbes Letter MS –– Post frank 010 010/1 : 010/2 : 010/3 : 010/4
120 John Threipland has un-named spouse Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
121 Walter Thrupp see Thomas Bury, John & Samuel Smith Surrender (property) MS on vellum yes (proxy) –– 014 014/1 : 014/2
122 Archibald Torry see William Berry, W.S. Letter MS yes Post frank 006 006/1 : 006/2 : 006/3 : 006/4
123 ? Turnbull see Charles Berry & J Mowbray Letter MS –– Post frank 005 005/1 : 005/2 : 005/3 : 005/4
124 David Turnbull see William Turnbull, W.S. Letter MS –– Post frank 004 004/1 : 004/2 : 004/3 : 004/4
125 River Tweed being fished by Archibald Torry Letter MS –– Post frank 006 006/1 : 006/2 : 006/3 : 006/4
126 John Wallace see William Simpsone & Thomas Somervell Extract of sasine MS on vellum –– –– 001 001/1 : 001/2
127 John Waterstone see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
128 David Wilsone husband of Janet Sturrer : see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
129 Janet Wilsone (ms) Sturrer Relict (widow) of David Wilsone : see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6
130 HMS Victory see Admiral George Elliot, Captain Robert Cavendish Spencer & D. Lang Letter MS –– Post frank 011 011/1 : 011/2 : 011/3 : 011/4
131 Ann Young (ms) Shirreff widow of late Charles Young : mother of Mrs Ann Beatson Bell Testament testamentar Printed form & MS yes Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
132 Charles Young husband of Ann Shirreff Testament testamentar Printed form & MS yes Seal & Rubber stamp 013 013/1 : 013/2 : 013/3 : 013/4
133 John Young see James Beatsone & Jannet Malcolm Contract of marriage MS –– Quire stamp 002 002/001 : 002/2 : 002/3 : 002/4 : 002/5 : 002/6

 

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