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Obligation by James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, and his cautioners, who sign the deed, to pay Alexander Balfour, nephew to Michael, Commendator of Melrose, the sum of four thousand marks, as the Commendator has consented to feu the mills to the Earl instead of disponing them to Alexander Balfour., 1566.

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Identifier: Ch.B.9

Scope and Contents

The cautioners are: William Livingston, Lord Livingston, of Callandar; James Somerville, Lord Somerville; George Seton, Lord Seton; and James Cockburn of Skirling. The obligation is registered and signed by Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich, Lord Clerk Register.

Dates

  • Creation: 1566.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.00 Linear metres

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

In a crushed dark green morocco portfolio by Rivière.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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