James V, 1512-1542 (King of Scotland)

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from King James V (dated 8th November [1537]), for infefting John Fullartoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Fullartoun of Corsby, in the lands of Trwn, with fishings, the lands of Fullartoun, with fishings from Troon inclusive to the mouth, and those of the water of Irvine from the mouth, etc., and other lands [mentioned in Laing Charter La.V/1272], taking security for £253, 13s. 4d. of the fermes of the said lands, which...

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Letters-patent by King James V by which he appoints William Crawfurd of Cartsburn, Walter Cauldwell or John Cochrane, to act as attornies for Elizabeth Cunninghame, spouse of Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, in all her actions and affairs. Edinburgh, 17th December an. reg. 27, 1539.

Scope and Contents Letters under the Great Seal by King James V, legitimising James, Walter, and Alexander Douglas, brothers, bastards [no other designation nor indication of parentage], and giving them full power to dispone or deal with their property, as if born in wedlock. At Edinburgh, 10th July 1525. On the back of the writ is a certificate by Crysty Gask, one of the Serjeants of the burgh of Perth, stating that on 23rd March 1526-7 he, at the command of Thomas Ramsay, one of the bailies of said burgh,...

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Letters under the Privy Seal, by King James V, renouncing, in terms of certain payments made to the high treasurer, and discharging Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and his heirs by Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, etc., of the letters of reversion made by him to the late Sir James Hamilton of Finnart, knight, for redemption of the lands of Finnart, in the shire of Renfrew, sold under reversion for £1400 Scots. At St. Andrews, 3rd March 1540-41.

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Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King James V, to Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and his spouse, in terms of a preceding charter. At Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40. Portion of seal attached.

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Two Precepts of Sasine (the one attached to the other), the first by King James V, dated at Edinburgh, 3rd March 1524 [1525], and the second by James Cockburn, lord of the barony of Langton, dated at Edinburgh, 7th March 1525, both in favour of William Cokburn, son of the late Christofer Cokburn of Chouslie, for infefting him as heir of his father in the lands of Chouslie in the barony of Langton and sheriffdom of Berwick. No witnesses.