Charter by Adam [Erskine], perpetual commendator of the monastery of Cambuskenneth, granting in feu-farm to Eufamia Abercrombye, that part of the lands of Powis called the Netherfield, 24th December 1574

Charter by Adam [Erskine], perpetual commendator of the monastery of Cambuskenneth, with consent of the convent, granting in feu-farm to Eufamia Abercrombye, spouse of David Balfour, senior, of Powis, for her lifetime, that part of the lands of Powis called the Netherfield, with the Porterland and hill, extending to a third part of the whole lands of Powis, now occupied by Elizabeth Kynros, relict of the late Christopher Burne; also that other part of the said lands of Powis, extending to a half of the Over Third of the same, occupied by John Lowrye ; also another part of the said lands, now occupied by John Ewene in Craigend; and also granting heritably to David Balfour, younger, son and apparent heir of the said elder David, and to the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten; whom failing, to Mr. Richard Balfour, Henry Balfour, Mr. James Balfour, Henry Balfour, John Balfour, and Henry Balfour [so in original, but read "Alexander Balfour", as in previous charters] respectively second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh brothers of the said younger David, and to their heirs-male successively, whom failing, to the heirs-male of the elder David, the whole lands of Powis, with meadow, in the barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan; reserving the elder David's liferent right in the lands : To be held in feu-farm and heritage for the reddendo used and wont, etc. Precept of sasine directed to John Abercrombie of Throske, as bailie. Dated at Stirling and signed by the commendator and by James Makbrange, Thomas Wordie, James Dalmahoy, David Hegy, and David Nicoll, members of the convent, 24th December 1574. William Menteith of Rednoch, Alexander Muir, apparent of Skaythmuir, Mr. James Pont, commissary of Dunblane, Andrew Aittoun, and John Osuald, notary public, witnesses. Seal of monastery attached, somewhat defaced.