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Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:

Charter of ratification and confirmation to the burgh by James III., 1464.

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Identifier: Ch.2007
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

These papers relate to the affairs of the town of Inverness. The dealings of the Forbes in their private capacity with Inverness are placed under Ch.1642-1843.

Dates: 1464.

Copy, 1590, of ratification, 1590, by Elizabeth Stewart, Countess of Moray and James, Earl of Moray of contract between them and Robert Fletcher burgess of Dundee concerning salmon fishing., 1590.

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Identifier: Ch.13749
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.

Dates: 1590.

Extract of ratification, 20 October 1623, by James, Lord Ochiltree, Alexander, Lord Garlies and Sir William Cunningham of Caprington of sasine to Mr William Forbes of Craigievar, of Saltoun and Glencorse. Registered, 10 January 1625., 20 October 1623.

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Identifier: Ch.13508
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

William Forbes of Many, afterwards of Craigievar, and his son Sir William, succeeded in acquiring all rights to Saltoun, which was ultimately sold, after being held briefly by Sir William Gray of Pittendrum and various relations of Forbes, to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer.

Dates: 20 October 1623.

Judicial ratification, Agnes Aytoun, of disposition by Mr James Phin, her husband, to Sir Robert and Sir James Halket of the half of Limekills and teinds., 25 April 1637.

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Identifier: Ch.6813
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 25 April 1637.

Letters and papers, mostly concerning the Church of Scotland., 1231-1641.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.8
Scope and Contents The subjects include the case brought by John Lindsay, Lord Menmuir, against Robert Wallace; the ‘Second Book of Discipline’; the Act of Revocation; and the protests against the Service-book. Most of the papers concerning the Covenant have been published more than once, and some appeared as contemporary pamphlets.Copy of a charter, 1360, granted by David II to the Bishop of Aberdeen; in Latin (folio 1). - This was printed from Adv.MS.16.1.10 in ‘Registrum episcopatus...
Dates: 1231-1641.

Letters and state papers of James VI., 1578-1621.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.6
Scope and Contents Many of the papers are drafts made or collected by John Lindsay, Lord Menmuir, the Secretary of State. Letter, The Hague, 30 January 1587, of the Council of State of the United Provinces to James VI; in French (folios 1-2). - This letter does not appear to have been published or summarised elsewhere, and is briefly summarized here:The Council have received James’s letters concerning restitution to be made for Scottish merchandise seized by warships from...
Dates: 1578-1621.

Papers and accounts concerning the University of Saint Andrews., 1438-1630.

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Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.7
Scope and Contents Most of the papers relate to, or resulted from the various Royal Commissions to Saint Andrews University in the late 16th century. Copy of the statutes of the Faculty of Theology, 1438; in Latin (folios 1-8). - This has been printed from other manuscripts in Hannay, page 112.Transcript, 1570, of the statutes of the Faculty of Arts, signed by John Rutherford; in Latin (folios 9-15). - This has been printed from another manuscript in Hannay, page...
Dates: 1438-1630.

Parliamentary ratification, dated 17 September 1681, to Sir Charles Halket of charter of recognition to him by the King as Prince and Steward of Scotland, 2 April 1673, of the 5 merkland of Nether Kelsoland in shire of Air, and of charter by the King, 1 June 1677, of the barony of Pitfirrane., 17 September 1681.

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Identifier: Ch.6646
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 17 September 1681.

Ratification, 1 June 1637, by Adam Brand in Leith, of contract and disposition, 3 February 1631, by him to John Dewar in Nether Kinnedder., 1 June 1637.

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Identifier: Ch.6563
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 1 June 1637.

Ratification, 15 May 1597, by William, Earl of Angus of contract, 4 December 1596, between Mr Robert Douglas of Glenbervy, his brother, and Robert Fletcher, merchant burgess of Dundee., 15 May 1597.

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Identifier: Ch.13760
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.

Dates: 15 May 1597.

Ratification, 19 January 1616, Patrick Stewart of Baith, of the charter, 11 December 1615, by Sir Robert Halket of Pitfirrane to Robert Stenhouse, portioner of Maistertoun., 19 January 1616.

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Identifier: Ch.6483
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 19 January 1616.

Ratification, 27 August 1621, by Isobel Ogilvie of assignation, 17, 27 July, August 1621, by Isobel Ogilvie, George Lynn, and Harie Guthrie to Patrick Douglas of Kilspindie of bond by Peter Oliphant of Kirkton of Rescobie., 27 August 1621.

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Identifier: Ch.13815
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.

Dates: 27 August 1621.

Ratification and discharge, Patrick [Phin], son to John Phin in Brountyland, to David Phin of Quheithill of all back bonds, etc., relating to the lands of Gellatts, Limekilns, etc., 20 December 1599.

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Identifier: Ch.6389
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 20 December 1599.

Ratification by Alexander, Lord Saltoun of all writs to Sir Andrew Fletcher and David Rattray., 26 January 1643.

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Identifier: Ch.14455
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.

Dates: 26 January 1643.