Muniment Hill 70 was created by William MacEwan writer (lawyer) in Edinburgh at Canongate on February 16^th, 1778. It has been transcribed/translated and is now available for CMW members to read on the website under Muniments.

This discharge (acknowledges receipt) was written from Mrs. Margaret Walkinshaw relict (widow) of the deceased James Walkinshaw of Walkinshaw to Dr. William MacFarlane the 20^th Baron of Arrochar, 3^rd Baron of Ardess and 17^th Chief of Clan MacFarlane and John Macfarlane esquire his eldest son for payment of £55 sterling, which was one year’s interest for a bond of annuity. William a licensed physician in Edinburgh had been living beyond his means and incurred some debts then borrowed these funds. 

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