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Box Dk.2.20

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Instrument of resignation by John Learmouth, resigning the parsonages and vicarages of Gogar as one of the prebendaries of Trinity College, Edinburgh

 Fonds — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2153
Scope and Contents Trinity College, Edinburgh. Instrument of resignation by Mr Johne Leirmont [Learmouth], parson and vicar of Gogar, resigning the parsonages and vicarages of Gogar as one of the prebendaries of Trinity College, in favour of the town of Edinburgh, in accordance with a disposition of King James VI, for the sustantatium of the ministrie, college and pure of the said burgh. At Edinburgh, 8 Nov. 1597. Witnesses: Patryk Lyttle, Alexander Hagie, George Habisnethie, Patrick Lyttle, James Henrysone....
Dates: 8 November 1597
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Bank of Scotland receipt for £21 paid for the Town of Montrose's Subscription to the "New College of Edinburgh"

 Item — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2927
Scope and Contents

This is a receipt from the Bank of Scotland for £21 paid by Adam Glegg "for the Town of Montrose's Subscription to the New College of Edin." Bank Office, Edinburgh, 10 July 1792. In this context, "New College of Edin[burgh]" refers to Old College, whose construction started in 1789.

Dates: 10 July 1792
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Warrant of King William III in favour of William Carstairs

 Item — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2931
Scope and Contents

This is a warrant signed by King William III, for a ratification and new gift of the rents and dues of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, with the Deanery, Subdeanery, etc., in favour of Mr. William Carstairs. 28 February 1693/4. Signed: "Tweeddale, Cassillis, Linlithgow, Melvill P.F., Leven, Tarbet, Beilhaven, Ad. Cockburne, J. Johnstoun, Ja. Steuart."

Dates: 28 February 1693/4
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Documents relating to Lt. Col. William Duncan

 Fonds — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2928
Scope and Contents This fonds consists of documents relating to Lt. Col. William Duncan, dating from 1777-1797. Receipt for fees on his commission as captain. 26 May 1777. Receipt for fees on his commission as major of Infantry. 16 January 1781. Receipt for fees on his commission as Lieutenant Colonel. 13 September 1793. Extract minutes of Council in the Military...
Dates: 1777-1797
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Documents relating to Thomas Cleghorn (merchant), Thomas Cleghorn (advocate), and David Cleghorn

 Fonds — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2929
Scope and Contents This fonds consists of five documents relating to Thomas Cleghorn, merchant and baillie of Edinburgh, one document relating to Thomas Cleghorn, advocate, and one document relating to David Cleghorn. Burgess ticket of Crail in favour of Thomas Cleghorn. 17 September 1765. Wants seal. Burgess ticket of Lanark in favour of Thomas Cleghorn. 11 May 1778. Wants seal. ...
Dates: 1765-1783, 1822, 1845
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Burgess ticket of Ayr in favour of Andrew Cathcart of Carleton

 Item — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2933
Scope and Contents

This is a burgess ticket in favour of Sir Andrew Cathcart Barrt, of Carleton, dated 23 September 1784.

Dates: 23 September 1784
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Commission as surgeon to the forces of Francis Arthur Macann

 Item — Box: Dk.2.20
Identifier: Coll-2932
Scope and Contents

Francis Arthur Macann [or McCann]. Commission as surgeon to the forces. Signed by King William IV, Viscount Melbourne, etc. 4 May 1832. Date of appointment 6 December 1831.

Dates: 4 May 182
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections