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Sir William Fraser Facsimiles of Scottish Charters and Letters

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Sir William Fraser Facsimiles of Scottish Charters and Letters

Description

Sir William Fraser (1816-1898) was a genealogist, archivist, and Scottish historian. Trained as a solicitor, his professional involvement with peerage cases began a lifetime of research into the genealogy of Scotland’s most prominent landed families. Each of these families had its own charter chest, containing several centuries worth of muniments and letters. Fraser spent decades examining these collections, and used the material to furnish a series of family histories which were to occupy him over the course of a long and productive career. These volumes, produced at private expense, were accompanied by chromolithographic illustrations of the manuscripts in question. A series of 288 of these facsimiles of charters and letters, spanning from the eleventh to the early nineteenth century, was published by the Trustees of Sir William Fraser in 1903. A set of these original facsimiles is held by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, and another by the CRC Special Collections in the Edinburgh University Library. Since July 2015 this collection has been digitised and made available online for teaching and research purposes. 

The original Sir William Fraser facsimiles are available for consultation in the CRC Special Collections in the Edinburgh University Library. A scan of the accompanying handlist is available as a PDF here.

For a full biography, Gordon Donaldson, Sir William Fraser: the man and his work (Edinburgh, 1985) is available from the Main Library.

Collection Items

Charter by King Duncan II of Scotland to the monks of St Cuthbert of Tyninghame, c. 1094

Charter by King David I to Robert Bruce, of the lands of Estrahanent, c. 1124

Charter by King David I to Robert Bruce, of the lands of Annandale and Selkirk in Forest, c. 1125-1129

Charter by King David I to the Monks of Newbotle of Newbotle, 1st November 1140

Charter by King Malcolm the Maiden to the canons of Jedburgh, of the church of Restinoth, 1153-1165

Charter by King William the Lion to the Church of St Mary of Jedburgh, confirming prior grants and privileges, c. 1165

Charter by King William the Lion to Gregory of Melville, of the lands of Granton, in exchange for lands in Ednam, 1165-1170

Charter by King William the Lion to Galfrid of Melville, and Gregory, his heir, of lands in Liberton and Leadburn, 1165-1170

Charter by King William the Lion to Philip of Seton, of the lands of Seton, Winton, and others, 1177-1189

Charter by King William the Lion to the Priory of Restinot, of the lands of Ardneguere, 1165-1189

Charter by Richard Melville confirming an agreement between Galfrid of Melville and Matilda, his mother, about the lands of Stenhouse, 1165-1189

Charter by King William the Lion confirming a charter by Richard Melville to his uncle, Galfrid of Melville, of the lands of Granton and others, 1165-1189

Charter by King William the Lion to Richard, son of Gregory of Melville, of the lands of Granton, in exchange for lands in Ednam, 1165-1189

Charter by King William the Lion to Gilbert, Earl of Strathearn, of the lands of Kinveachie, c. 1180

Charter by Earl Waldeve to the Monks of Melrose, of pasture in Lammermuir, 1166-1182

Charter by King William the Lion to Richard, son of Gregory of Melville, of land in Liberton and Leadburn, 1180-1190

Deed of Mortification by Robert Avenel, and Gervase, his heir, renouncing four merks paid by the Monks of Melrose for the lands of Eskdale, in their favour, 1180-1198

Charter by King William the Lion confirming to the Monks of Melrose their charters of the lands of Eskdale, 1180-1201

Charter by King William the Lion to Andrew, son of Vuieh, of the lands of Witslade, 1165-1171

Charter by King William the Lion confirming a gift by Reginald Prat to Richard Melville, of the lands of Muiravonside, 1189-1199

Charter by King William the Lion to Richard Melville, son of Gregory, of lands in Liberton, c.1190

Charter by Robert de Bruce to Ivo and his heirs, of a fishing-place on the water of Esk, c. 1190

Charter by William de Bruce to Ivo of Kirkpatrick, of the lands in Pennersax, called Thorbrec, and Williambi and Blacwde, 1194-1214

Charter by William de Bruce to Adam of Carlyle, son of Robert, of the land of Kynemund, 1194-1214

Charter by King William the Lion to William Giffard, of the lands of Tealing and others, 1st September 1195-1199

Charter by King William the Lion to Robert, son of Maccus, of lands in Lesedwin, 28th December, c. 1200

Charter by King William the Lion to William Noble, of land in Kilpont and Ilieston, c. 1200

Charter by King William the Lion to Galfrid, son of Richard of Inner Konniglass, confirming the lands of Balwearie, 1202-1214

Charter by King William the Lion confirming a gift by Gilbert, Earl of Strathearn, to Gilchrist, his son, of the lands of Kinveachie and Glencarnie, 16th April, c. 1205

Charter by Hugo Freskyn to Gilbert, Archdeacon of Moray, of the lands of Skelbo and others in Sutherland, c. 1211

Charter by King William the Lion confirming preceding charter by Hugo Freskyn to Gilbert, Archdeacon of Moray, of the lands of Skelbo and others in Sutherland, 29th April, c. 1212

Charter by William, Lord of Sutherland, son of Hugh Freskyn, confirming the foregoing grant by his father to Gilbert, Archdeacon of Moray, c. 1214

Charter by Thomas of Colville, called Scott, to the Abbey of Vaudey, of the lands of Keresban [or Carsphairn], 1214-1223

Charter by Robert de Brus to Roger Crispin, of the lands of Cuoculeran, c. 1218

Charter by Alexander II confirming the gift by Gilbert, Earl of Strathearn, to his son, Gilchrist, of the lands of Kinveachie and Glencarnie, 12th February 1220-1226

Charter by Maldouen, Earl of Lennox, to Maldouen, son of Gilemore, of lands in Luss, c. 1225

Charter by King Alexander II confirming a charter by Maldouen, third Earl of Lennox, to Simon, son of Robert Croc, of the lands of Brengrochane and others, 27th November, c. 1225

Charter by Maldouen, third Earl of Lennox, to Absolon, son of Macbed, of the island called Clarine [Clairinch in Loch Lomond], c. 1225

Charter by Gregory, Bishop of Brechin, to Lawrence of Abernethy, of lands between Dunlappie and Stracathro, 1226-1231

Charter by John, son of Michael, to the Monks of Melrose, of the lands of Pensheil in the Lammermoors, c. 1230

Charter by King Alexander II confirming a charter by Earl Maldouen to Absolon, 6th September 1231

Charter by King Alexander II to M., sometime Thain of Calentyr, 30th June 1233

Charter by King Alexander II confirming the gift by Gilbert, Bishop of Caithness, to his brother, Richard, of the lands of Skelbo and others, 26th December 1235

Charter by King Alexander II to the Abbey of Melrose, of the waste of Ettrick, 21st February 1235-36

Charter by John Romanus, Subdean of York, to the Monastery of Jedburgh, of the Church of Aberlemno, 15th December 1238

Charter by Robert de Brus to Robert Crossebi, of Commonty in the Wood of Stabiltoun [Stapilton], 1245

Charter by Sir Ralph Noble, son of William Noble, to Sir David of Graham, and Agnes, his spouse, of lands in Kilpont, c. 1245

Charter by Maldouen, third Earl of Lennox, to Sir David of Graham, of a carucate of land in Levenax, called Mukeraw, c. 1248

Charter by King Alexander III confirming a donation by Maldouen, Earl of Lennox, to Maldouen, son of Duncan, and Eva, sister of the Earl, 30th April 1251

Charter by William of Monte Alto to David de Donevon, of the davach of Fernenes in the town of Cromarty, 1252-1272

Charter by Ralph Noble, son of Sir Ralph Noble, to his brother, Thomas, of the lands of Ilieston, 30th January 1255

Charter by Thomas Noble, son of Sir Ralph Noble, to Sir David Graham and his spouse, of lands in Ilieston, 30th January 1255

Charter by Alan Durward to Sir Gilbert of Glenkerny, of the half of Tulachfyny in Mar, c. 1256

Charter by John Prat to Sir Robert the Grant, of the lands of Clonmanache, c. 1258

Indenture between Sir Hugh of Abernethy and Sir William of Douglas, for the marriage of Hugh of Douglas and Marjory of Abernethy, 6th April 1259

Charter by Sir John Russell and Isabella, Countess of Menteith, to Sir Hugh of Abernethy, of land in Aberfoyle, c. 1266-1270

Charter by Gilbert of Umphraville, Earl of Angus, to Duncan, King’s Deemster in Angus, of the lands of Petmulin, 1262-1285

Charter by King Alexander III to Hugh of Abernethy, of the lands of Lure, 19th March 1264

Charter by King Alexander III confirming a gift by Sir John Prat to Gilbert of Glennegerin, younger, and Marjory, his spouse, of the lands of Daltuly, 14th August 1267

Charter by King Alexander III confirming a gift by Walter Stewart, Earl of Menteith, to Gilbert, son of Sir Gilbert of Glenkerny, of the half of Broculy, 14th August 1267

Renunciation by Falethauth to Sir Hugh of Abernethy, of his right to the lands of Drumkarauht, c. 1270

Agreement between Archibald, Bishop of Caithness, and William, Lord of Sutherland, about Skibo and other lands, 22nd September 1275

Deed of Resignation, John of Pencateland to Herbert Maxwell, of the lands of Pencateland, dated 18th May 1276

Indenture between Sir Hugh of Abernethy and Lady Ethona [or Ethena], widow of Sir Christine, in regard to her terce lands of Argyll and Athole, 16th May, c. 1277

Charter by Gilbert, third Lord of Glenkerny, to his eldest son, Gilbert, of the lands of Gerbothy, 2nd February 1280

Charter by William of Soule, knight, to the Church of St Mary of Jedburgh, of land in Castleton, c. 1280

Agreement between Peter Haig of Bemerside and the Monks of Melrose, c. 1280

Charter by Gilbert of Glencarny to Duncan of Feryndrawcht, of the east davoch of Conynges, 1281-1298

Charter by David Wemyss to his uncle, John Wemyss, of part of the Moor of Scleofgarmunth, c. 1289

Letter from Bishop William Fraser about the death of the Maid of Norway, 7th October 1290

Charter by Sir William of Heriz to Sir William of Carlisle, and Margaret, his wife, daughter of the deceased Sir Robert Bruce, of an acre of land and a salt pit in the dale of Annan, c. 1290

Charter by John of Annesley to John Wemyss, and Annabella, his spouse, of the lands of Over Cameron, c. 1290

Acquittance by Robert Avenel, rector of Stamfordham, to Sir Alexander of Boncle, 15th November 1273

Charter by Robert Brun, younger, of Preston to Sir Alexander of Boncle, of the lands of Preston, c. 1270-1280

Letter by King John Baliol, in favour of the Abbot of Melrose, as to a right-of-way through Douglas, 13th April 1294

Charter by Robert de Bruys, Earl of Carrick and Lord of Annandale, to Alexander of Keith, of the lands of Langforgrund, c. 1304-1306

Letter from King Edward I to William, Earl of Sutherland, c. 1304

Charter by King Robert the Bruce to Sir Hugh of Ross, son and heir of William, Earl of Ross, of the sheriffdom and burgh of Cromarty, 5th December 1315

Charter by King Robert the Bruce to James, Lord of Douglas, of the lands of Polbuthy in Moffatdale, 15th December 1318

Charter by King Robert the Bruce to Sir James, Lord of Douglas, of the town, castle and forest of Jedburgh, 6th May 1320

Certification by John, Prior of St Andrews, of letters by William of Lamberton, 12th May 1323

Charter by King Robert the Bruce confirming a Charter by his brother, Edward Bruce, King of Ireland, to John of Carlton, of Dalmakeran, 26th July 1324

Charter by King Robert the Bruce to the Carmelite Friars near Banff, of ground for building their Church, 1st August 1324

Charter by Michael Wemyss of that Ilk to David Wemyss, of an annuity from the Mill of Methil, c. 1332

Charter by Michael Wemyss of that Ilk to David Wemyss, of the lands of Nether Cameron, c. 1332

Agreement between James, Bishop of St Andrews, and John of Eskdale, prior of Restinot, for a lease to the latter of the lands of Rostcolby, 6th April 1336

Charter by Robert de Graham, Lord of Weyliston, to the Church of St Mary of Melrose, of the patronage of the Church of Torbolton, 11th July 1342

Charter by William, Abbot of Kelso, to Sir William of Douglas, of the lands of Dowglen in Eskdale, 21st December 1343

Charter by King David II to William Abernethy, of the lands of Rothiemay, 22nd November 1345

Charter by John Randolph, Earl of Moray, to John the Grant, of the lands of Doveley, and the custody of the Castle of Tarnaway, 1st April 1346

Charter by William, Earl of Ross, Lord of Skye, to Adam of Wrchard, of the lands of Brehe, 6th January 1349

Charter by William, Lord of Douglas, to Roger Hog, of the Bernys of Abthen of Ratho, c. 1356

Charter by Patrick le Grant, Lord of Stratherrick, to his son-in-law, William Pylche, of the lands Kildreke and Glenbeg, 1357-1362

Charter by William, Bishop of St Andrews, to the Priory of Restinot, anent the lands of Rescobie, &c., 23rd April 1354

Letter of Protection by William Earl of Douglas in favour of the Monks of Melrose, 24th April 1360

Charter by William, fifth Earl of Sutherland, to his brother, Nicholas of Sutherland, of the barony of Torboll, 13th September 1360

Deed by Patrick, Bishop of Brechin, recognising an annuity from Montrose to the Priory of Restinot, 1st May 1361

Charter by King David II confirming a charter by William, Earl of Sutherland, to his brother, Nicholas Sutherland, of the lands of Thorboll, 17th October 1362

Charter by King David II to Gilbert of Glencarnie of the barony of Glencarnie, 18th January 1362

Charter by King David II confirming a charter by William, Earl of Sutherland, to John de Tarrell, of the lands of Rovie in Strathfleet, 28th June 1363

Letters under the Privy Seal of King David II forbidding Robert, son of Duncan of Athole, to waste the lands of Glencarnie, 20th April 1366

Charter by King David II to James of Douglas, knight, of the barony of Dalkeith, 9th December 1369

Charter by King Robert II confirming a charter by William, Earl of Ross, to Hugh Harper, of the lands of Inchfuir, 8th April 1371

Charter by David Stewart, Earl of Strathearn, to Sir John de Maxwell, of the lands of Bardralle, 10th May 1372

Notarial Instrument of Resignation by Sir David Wemyss of certain lands in favour of John Wemyss, 10th January 1373

Letters of Attorney by Gilbert, son of Sir John, son of Sir Lachlan, to John Mercer, burgess of Perth, 1st March 1373

Charter by King Robert II confirming an annual rent to David de Hamilton, 11th November 1376

Charter by Robert Stewart, Earl of Fife and Menteith, to John of Wemyss, of the lands of Tillybreak, 1376-1398

Charter by William, Earl of Douglas and Mar, to James of Mowat, of the lands of Easter Foulis in Mar, 26th July 1377

Charter by King Robert II to Margaret Stewart, Countess of Mar, of the lands that belonged to her sister, Elizabeth Stewart, 9th April 1379

Instruments of Resignation by Sir Alexander Lindsay, Lord of Glenesk, in favour of Margaret, Countess of Mar, and her sister, Elizabeth, 12th March 1379

Obligation by William, Earl of Douglas and Mar, to Dame Margaret Stewart, Countess Dowager of Mar, about her terce lands, 11th May 1381

Charter by Walter Lesley, Lord of Ross, to Andrew Mercer, of the lands of Faithlie. Elgin, 18th August 1381

Charter by King Robert II confirming to Sir Henry of Douglas the lands of Lugton. Edinburgh, 10th October 1381

Charter by King Robert II confirming a charter by Walter Lesley to Andrew Mercer of Faithlie. Methven, 14th February 1381

Charter by King Robert II confirming a gift by Sir John Stewart of Innermeath to his brother, Robert, of an annuity from Durrisdeir. Edinburgh, 20th April 1385

Charter by Robert Stewart, Earl of Fife and Menteith, confirming a grant to Sir John Wemyss, of the lands of Myrecairnie, &c., 18th June 1386

Lease by Alan of Erskine, of Inchmartin, to Sir John of Wemyss, of the lands of Petlassie, 15th December 1386

Charter by King Robert II to Walter Scott, of the superiority of Kirkurd. Edinburgh, 7th December 1389

Charter by Robert Livingstone of Drumry to John de Wemyss of that Ilk, of the lands of Myrecairnie and others, c. 1390

Charter by Thomas Sibbald, Lord of Balgony, to Eve, his daughter, and Peter of Balgony, her husband, of the lands of Dovyn, c. 1390

Charter by John Montgomery to William de Blaikford, of the lands of Little Bennane, 8th October 1392

Charter by Robert Stewart, Earl of Fife and Menteith, to Sir John Wemyss, of the lands of Innerleven and Westhaugh of Scoonie, 1395

Charter by King Robert III confirming a Charter by Sir James Lindsay, Lord of Crawford, to John Telfer, of the lands of Harecleugh. Dunfermline, 6th March 1395

Charter by King Robert III to George, Earl of Angus, and Princess Mary Stewart, his spouse, of the fines, &c., of the Justice-Ayres of Forfarshire. Dunfermline, 9th November 1397

Indenture between Sir John of Glen and Margaret, his wife, and Sir John of Wemyss and Isabel, his wife, c. 1400

Retour of Margaret and Isabella, daughters of Isabella of Inchmartin, as heirs of their mother in the lands of Achleven, 8th September 1401

Precept by Archibald, fourth Earl of Douglas, to James de Gledstanes, for infefting John of Cranston in the lands of Sprouston. Edinburgh, 4th November 1403

Charter by James of Douglas, Lord of Abercorn and Aberdour, to William Fraser, of the lands of Over and Nether Petouly, &c. Edinburgh, 25th October 1408

Charter by King James I confirming to Sir William Douglas of Drumlanrig the lands of Drumlanrig, Hawick, and Selkirk. Croydon, 30th November 1412

Disposition by William Fraser of Philorth to William Hay, Lord of Erroll, of the baronies of Cowie and Durris. Perth, 10th October 1413

Charter by Robert, first Duke of Albany, to William de Hay of Erroll, of the barony of Colly. Falkland, 14th May 1415

Deed of Excambion by Robert Scott, Lord of Rankilburn, to the Monastery of Melrose, of his lands of Glenkery in exchange for Bellenden. Melrose, 28th May 1415

Certificate by Walter Stewart, Earl of Athole and Caithness, in favour of Sir John Wemyss, about the lands of Wemyss, 28th July 1419

Retour of Herbert Maxwell as heir of Gilbert Maxwell, Lord of Carlaverock, his father, 16th October 1421

Charter by Henry Wardlaw, Bishop of St Andrews, to David Wemyss, of the lands of Methil. St Andrews, 4th February 1423

Indenture between Sir John Wemyss of that Ilk and John Melville of Raith, about a mill lade in Pitcoumark. Dysert, 12th June 1427

Charter by Archibald, Earl of Douglas, to William of Douglas, son of William Douglas of Drumlanrig, knight, of the barony of Hawick. Perth, 5th March 1427

Agreement between Robert Livingstone of Drumry and David Wemyss, respecting the lands of Wemyss, 19th November 1428

Discharge by Hugh Fraser of Lovat to David Wemyss, for payment of a tocher, 10th December 1429

Charter by King James II confirming to Sir Walter Scott the Mains of Eckford. Stirling, 3rd May 1437

Precept by Sir William Crichton of that Ilk, for infefting Sir Walter Scott in Grymislaw. Edinburgh, 7th March 1439

Charter by Thomas Inglis of Menar to Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch, of the lands of Branksome and others. Edinburgh, 23rd July 1446

Indenture between Sir Andrew Ogilvie of Inchmartin and John Wemyss of that Ilk for the exchange of Inchmartin and Dron, 11th May 1456

Charter by King James II to Humphrey de Abercromby, of the lands of Herthill. Aberdeen, 11th November 1457

Indenture between John Wemyss of that Ilk and Robert Cunningham of Auchinbowie, about an exchange of lands, 15th November 1457

Obligation by David Scott of Buccleuch to William Douglas of Drumlanrig in reference to the lands of Quhitchester. Edinburgh, 5th November 1470

Letter by Archibald, Earl of Angus, granting to David Scott of Buccleuch and his son, David, the keeping of Hermitage Castle. Edinburgh, 17th April 1472

Obligation by Archibald, Earl of Angus, to Robert Graham of Fintry, respecting the lands of Earl Stradichty. Abernethy, 22nd April 1484

Precept by Alexander Home in favour of Andrew Ker for his sasine in the lands of Crailing, &c., Kelso, 23rd June 1484

Bond of Manrent by John Melville, younger, of Raith, to Sir John Wemyss of that Ilk, 16th August 1487

Lease by George, Bishop of Dunkeld, to George, Master of Angus, and Lady Elizabeth Drummond, his spouse, to the teinds of Boncle and Preston. Dunbar, 6th August 1505

License by King James V to Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie to remain at home from the army. Edinburgh, 22nd October 1528

License by King James V to David Wemyss of that Ilk to absent himself from the Justice-Ayres at Haddington, &c. Edinburgh, 26th May 1529

Letter by King James V to the Arbitrators in a dispute. Cupar, 29th January 1534

Letter by King James V to James Grant of Freuchie. Stirling, 13th May 1534

Letter by King James V to the Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh, for the leasing of the Common Myre. Falkland, 11th July 1536

Discharge by James, Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, to Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie. Edinburgh, 20th March 1543

Letter by James, Earl of Arran, Governor, to John Wemyss of that Ilk to meet him at Dumfries with his following. Linlithgow, 31st October 1546

Letter by Mary of Guise, Queen Regent, to John Wemyss of that Ilk to receive and take charge of a Borderer. Jedburgh, 30th July 1555

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, to Torquil Macleod. Inverary, 24th July 1563

Letter by Henry Stewart and Mary, King and Queen of Scots, to John Johnstone of that Ilk. Edinburgh, 16th August 1565

Dispensation by John, Archbishop of St Andrews, and Papal Legate, for the marriage of James, Earl of Bothwell, and Lady Jean Gordon. Monastery of Paisley, 17th February 1565

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, to Matthew, Earl of Lennox, in reference to Darnley’s leaving Scotland. Edinburgh, 30th September 1566

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, to Matthew, Earl of Lennox, in reference to Darnley’s leaving Scotland. Edinburgh, 30th September 1566

Commission by Mary, Queen of Scots, to Archibald, fifth Earl of Argyll, for her Lieutenant in Scotland. Hamilton, 13th May 1568

Letter by Peter Ramus to Sir William Cecil, 21st July 1568

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, to Robert Melville, acknowledging the receipt of jewels, &c., entrusted to her while in the Castle. Bolton Castle, 15th October 1568

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, in reference to the sending of commissioners to Queen Elizabeth. Bolton, 24th October 1568

Letter by Matthew, Earl of Lennox, Regent, to John Wemyss of that Ilk, anent a Borderer. Edinburgh, 12th October 1570

Letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Countess of Atholl, her aunt, 18th March 1570

Letter by John, Earl of Mar, Regent, to Sir John Wemyss of that Ilk, anent a Borderer. Leith, 22nd December 1571

Letter by George, fifth earl of Huntly, to John Grant of Freuchie. Huntly, 5th June 1573

Letter by James, Earl of Morton, Regent, to David Wemyss of that Ilk, for the liberation of a Borderer in his keeping. Holyrood, 2nd February 1574

Letter by King James VI in his ninth year, to Captain Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill, 15th September 1575

Letter by King James VI to David Wemyss of that Ilk, to send Archie Armstrong’s son to Falkland. Stirling, 25th April 1579

Letter by Adam Erskine, Commendator of Cambuskenneth, to the Laird of Dun, younger, 10th June 1579

Letter by Sir Walter Scott, first Lord Scott of Buccleuch, dated Dieppe, 1st March 1584

Letter by King Frederick II, King of Denmark and Norway, to King James VI. Fredericksburg, 4th May 1585

Letter by King James VI to Sir Robert Melville, in favour of Robert Waldegrave, c. 1587

Receipt by King James VI to William, Earl of Angus, in favour of Michael Elphinstone. Holyrood, 15th March 1588

Precept by King James VI to William, Earl of Angus, in favour of Harry Stewart of Barskimming. Holyrood, 20th March 1588

Letter by King James VI, changing the ward of the Earl of Angus from Stirling Castle to Edinburgh. Stirling, August 1591

Letter by Queen Anne of Denmark, wife of King James VI. Holyrood, 6th January 1592

Letter by Queen Anne of Denmark to David Wemyss of Wemyss, about Margaret Vintar. Holyrood, 9th November 1592

Letter by King James VI to Mr Thomas Hamilton, afterwards Earl of Haddington, c. 1596

Obligation by King James VI to those who had advanced money for promoting his right to the Crown of England, c. 1600

Letter by Sir Roderick Mackenzie of Coigeach to Sir John Grant of Freuchie, 2nd March 1624

Letter by King Charles I to Sir John Wemyss of Wemyss offering him a Nova Scotia Baronetcy. Whitehall, 24th March 1626

Letter by King Charles I to the Privy Council, in favour of Lord Melville. Bagshot, 17th August 1627

Letter by Sir John Grant of Freuchie to Lady Lilias Murray, his mother. London, at the Sign of the Holy Lamb [or Lance], 29th August 1631

Letter by Walter, Earl of Buccleuch, to his sister, Lady Ross, 4th October 1633

Letter from John Spottiswoode, Archbishop of St Andrews, to Sir John Grant of Freuchie, 9th March 1635

Letter from James Grant of Freuchie to the Earl of Findlater, 5th June 1639

Letter from Archibald, Earl of Argyll, to the Laird of Inverquharity, 7th July 1640

Letter from Archibald, Earl of Argyll, to James Grant of Freuchie, 29th July 1640

Letter from Axel Oxenstiern, Chancellor of Sweden, to Alexander, Earl of Leven, 12th September 1642

Proclamation by James, Marquis of Montrose, 9th March 1645

Letter from James, Marquis of Montrose, to James Grant of Freuchie. Kintore, 14th March 1645

Letter from James, Marquis of Montrose, to the Laird of Weem, c. 1645

Letters (two) from James, Marquis of Montrose, to James Grant of Freuchie. Castle Stewart, 21st and 22nd April 1646

Letter from James, Marquis of Montrose, to the Laird of Grant, 19th May 1646

Letter by Charles, Prince of Scotland, to James Grant of Freuchie. St Germaine en Laye, 26th October 1646

Letter from James, Marquis of Montrose, to Sir George Stirling of Keir, 26th July 1647

Letter by Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, to his Countess. Falkirk, 15th September 1648

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Jersey, 12th January 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 11th May 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 15th May 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 17th May 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 19th May 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 24th May 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Breda, 26th June 1650

Private Instructions by King Charles II for Dunfermline, 26th June 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Falkland, 18th July 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Falkland, 19th July 1650

Letter by Queen Henrietta Maria to the Marquis of Argyll. Paris, 20th August 1650

Letter by King Charles II to the Marquis of Argyll. Perth, 28th October 1650

Letter by King Charles II to George, Lord Melville, in favour of George Melville of Garvock. Dunfermline, 6th May 1651

Letter by the Privy Council of Scotland to David, Earl of Wemyss, 30th August 1651

Letter by King Charles II requesting a loan of money, St Germains, 4th August 1652

Letter by King Charles II requesting a loan of money, 5th August 1652

Letter by Lady Margaret Leslie to Lady Haychesters, 21st April c. 1654

Letter by Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, to her husband, the Earl of Buccleuch, c. 1659

Letter by Archibald, Marquis of Argyll, to Lord Neil Campbell, 26th May 1661

Letter by King Charles II to the Countess of Wemyss. Whitehall, 14th June 1661

Letter by King Charles II to the Countess of Wemyss. Whitehall, 7th April 1662

Letter by Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch, to David, Earl of Wemyss, 9th June 1663

Letter by James, Duke of Monmouth, to David, Earl of Wemyss, 11th July 1663

Letter by James, Earl of Annandale, to Henrietta, Countess of Annandale, 28th November 1666

Letter Patent by King Charles II, creating Alexander Fraser of Philorth Lord Abernethy of Salton, 11th July 1670

Letter by John Lauderdale to the Earl of Lauderdale, c. 1670

Letter by Ludovick Grant of Freuchie to Miss Janet Brodie, 16th October 1671

Letter by James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, to Lord Tarbet, 21st November 1674

Letter by James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, to David, second Earl of Wemyss, 23rd August 1675

Letter by James, Duke of Monmouth, to his Duchess, 25th October 1677

Letter by Robert Barclay of Ury to George, Viscount Tarbet, 8th July 1684

Letter by Rev. William Carstairs to George, Viscount Tarbet, 8th October 1684

Letter by King William III to George Melville. Kensington, 20/30th March 1690

Letter by Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth, to Col. Hill, 30th May 1690

Letter by John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, to George, Viscount of Tarbet, 24th September 1692

Letter by William, Earl of Annandale, to Patrick, Lord Polwarth, 17th November 1692

Letter by George, Viscount Tarbet, to Margaret, Countess of Wemyss, 2nd March 1700

Letter by Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, to George, Earl of Cromartie, 16th February 1703

Letter by George Lewis, Elector of Brunswick, afterwards King George I., to David, Earl of Leven. Hanover, 4th August 1704

Letter by Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover, to David, third Earl of Leven. Hanover, 22nd November 1704

Letter by Sidney, Lord Godolphin, to William, Marquis of Annandale, 2nd June 1705

Letter by John, Lord Macleod, to George, Earl of Cromartie, 8th July 1705

Letter by George, Earl of Cromartie, to John, Earl of Mar, 24th January 1706

Letter by Rob Roy to the Earl of Breadalbane, 12th November 1707

Letter by George, Earl of Cromartie, to John, Earl of Mar, 13th December 1707

Letter by Queen Anne to David, third Earl of Leven. Windsor, 1st September 1708

Letter by Rob Roy to the Earl of Breadalbane, 4th September 1711

Letter by Rob Roy to the Earl of Breadalbane, 4th September 1711

Letter by Sophia, Electress of Hanover, to William, Marquis of Annandale, 19th November 1712

John, Earl of Mar, to John, second Earl of Cromartie, 7th September 1714

Patent of James, Duke of Montrose, as Keeper of the Signet, 8th October 1714

Letter by King George I to John, fifteenth Earl of Sutherland, 17th January 1716

Letter by John, second Duke of Argyll, to Brigadier Grant, 17th October 1717

Letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to the Laird of Grant, 31st October 1735

Letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to George, third Earl of Cromarty, 3rd July 1739

Letter by Duncan Forbes of Culloden to Major George Grant, 13th May 1741

Letter by Francis, second Duke of Buccleuch, to Lord Royston, 7th May 1742

Letter by Helen Colquhoun (address missing), 5th January 1745

Letter by Prince Charles Edward to George Borrodale, third Earl of Cromarty, 8th August 1745

Extract of a letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to George Borrodale, third Earl of Cromarty, 17th October 1745

An Excerpt from Narrative by John, Lord Macleod, 1745-1746

An Excerpt from Narrative by John, Lord Macleod, 1745-1746

Letter by William, Duke of Cumberland, to William, sixteenth earl of Sutherland, 26th January 1746

Letter by Frederick, Prince of Wales, to William, sixteenth earl of Sutherland, 26th January 1748

Letter by John, Lord Macleod, to his father, 18th April 1749

Letter by George, third Earl of Cromarty, 30th January 1762

Letter by William Pitt to James, third Earl of Hopetoun, 31st August 1785

Letter by Henry Mackenzie to Sir James Grant, 24th August 1787

Letter by Warren Hastings to William Elphinstone, 27th July 1804

Letter by George, Prince of Wales, afterwards King George IV, to William Fullerton, Earl of Carberry, 11th October 1806

Letter by Alexander, Lord Saltoun, to his wife, 19th June 1815

Letter by Sir Walter Scott to Elizabeth, Marchioness of Stafford. Pall Mall, 11th November 1826

Letter by Henry, Lord Brougham, to Lady Mary Hope Johnstone

Charter of Maldouen, Earl of Lennox, confirming letters of Maldouen, Dean of Luss, in reference to these lands, c. 1225

Charter by Bertamus, son of Henry de Wyvestoun, to Waldeve Kokel, of lands in Nether Eytun, c. 1250

Charter by John Glengyll [of Argyll, lord of Lorn] to Mary, [his aunt], wife of John of Stirling, of the lands of Rathoran, & c., 1338

Charter by King Robert I confirming charter by Malcolm, Earl of Lennox, to John of Luss, 28th September 1308

Precept by John of Montgomery to Stephen Ker of Trearne, of the lands of Giffen, 24th November 1413

Charter by Robert, Duke of Albany, confirming charter by John of Montgomery to his son, Robert, of the lordship of Giffen, 9th March 1413

Letter of Bailiary by Sir Walter of Haliburton to his son, Robert, 21st October 1437

Deed of Resignation by Lucas of Stirling of his lands in Binshartie, & c., 6th May 1448

Letter by Archibald, Marquis of Argyll, to his son, 11th May 1661
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