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Letters from the Papal See in terms of a petition by James Dundas of Craigtoun and Elizabeth Hamilton, 16th April 1538

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/2982

Scope and Contents

Letters from the Papal See, directed to the abbot of Kinloss, the archdeacon of Sodor, and dean of Restalrig, in terms of a petition by James Dundas of Craigtoun, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife, to the effect that Walter Lindsay, knight of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, had by permission of Philip Villers Lisle Adam, grand master of the order, granted to the petitioners the lands of Over Newliston, also the lands of Sarjandland, all as described and bounded in Laing Charter La.V/2367, 18th May 1534; and that in feufarm for forty merks Scots yearly, and other dues, for which grant the petitioners desire the papal confirmation, which the commissioners are empowered to bestow. Dated at Rome, 16th April, 4th year of Paul III, 1538.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th April 1538

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Language of Materials

Latin

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1 document

Related Materials

See Laing Charter La.V/1880, Laing Charter La.V/2367 and Laing Charter La.V/465*

Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 4th October 2011

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