Muniment Hill 59 was created November 24, 1730.  It has been transcribed/translated and is now available for CMW members to read on the website under Muniments.

This is a renunciation of several rights, interests, or diligences affecting the land of Neither Arroquhar which the Duke of Montrose is still attempting to gain control of since he purchased it in 1720.  Several bonds or promissory notes against the land originally taken by Alexander and Andrew Mcfarlane are mentioned.  Also mentioned are Robert Graham, 3^rd of Gallingad and 4^th of Gartmore (M.D.) with his son Nicol Graham 4^th of Gallingad and 5^th of Gartmore (M.P.).  James Graham the 1^st Duke of Montrose and 4^th Marquess of Montrose had been litigating against Alexander MacFarlane and his father Andrew.  Alexander MacFarlane was the 7^th Baron of Gartartan and Andrew MacFarlane was the 6^th Baron of Gartartan. Alexander’s younger brother John now the 8^th Baron of Gartartan, owner of Barony of Auchentroig and 1^st of Ballagan had been left to deal with the situation regarding the Duke of Montrose and completion of the sale of lands with litigation and disbursements for the purchase and price. This is a lengthy document.

Be sure to login at the website first, then select "Clan MacFarlane" from the menu and then select "Muniments". The actual .pdf file will be available for you to open at the bottom of the page. Cheers!

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