Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of clare constat, granted by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, 21st May 1567

Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of clare constat, dated 16th April 1567, granted by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, directed to Robert Hoppringill, as bailie, for infefting James Hoppringill, as nearest and lawful heir of the late Thomas Hoppringill of that Ilk, his father, in the lands of Hoppringill, Langmuir, Burnhouse, and Kettoflat, also of Bow and Carthow, in the lordship of Stow, regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh. Reddendo, for Hoppringill and Longmuir, one stone of wax if asked: for Burnhouse and Kettoflat, 7s. Scots in name of blench; and for Bow and Carthow, sixteen merks Scots yearly in name of feu-farm: Reserving the usufruct of Burnhous and Kittoflat to Isobel Hoppringle, mother of said James, for life, in terms of a charter from her husband, the said late Thomas Hoppringle of Torsons. Witnesses to precept, Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of Kilwinning, Mr. Alexander Somervell of Torbrax, Mr. Alexander Forest, rector of Logie-Monros, the granter's secretary, Mr. Mathew Forsyth, rector of his household ('famulie'), and others. Sasine given 21st May 1567. Witnesses, Robert Hoppringill, prebendary in the college of Crighton, Robert Douglas, residing in Hoppringle, and James Sandilands in Natliflatt. James Murray, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public admitted by lords of council.