Instrument of resignation by Major General John Leslie of Myres, of lands of Over and Nether Myres and other parts of town and lands of Auchtermuchtie, in favour of himself in liferent, and Patrick Leslie, his eldest son and apparent heir, following on marriage contract, dated 14 February, 1644, between Sir John Leslie of Newtoun, kt, senator of College of Justice, and Mr William Leslie, his son, on one part, and said John Leslie and Margaret Leslie, his eldest daughter, on the other., 26 February 1644., Acc.8468/73. Formal and legal documents, financial records and correspondence of the Skene family of Pitlour., Acc.8468/1-172. National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division. https://manuscripts.nls.uk/repositories/2/archival_objects/102525 Accessed May 20, 2024.