Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King James V for his son James, Stewart of Scotland, 8th February 1541

Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King James V, as administrator, etc., for his son James, Stewart of Scotland, etc. (dated at Stirling, 31st December 1540), for infefting Alexander Schaw of Sauchie in the lands of Finnart, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, formerly held and forfeited by the late James Hamilton of Finnart, reserving the superiority of the Earl of Arran over said lands. Sasine given, 8th February 1540-41, by William Crawfurd, sheriff of Renfrew in that part. Witnesses, Robert and John Archibald, and Henry Lyoun. James Lindsay, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. Official copy of instrument made by Sir John Skene, clerk-register, 8th February 1594, on behalf of James Schaw of Greenock.