Muniment Hill 78 was created in Latin on July 5^th , 1543, and is a Charter of Confirmation (legal deed and confirmation or approval of a previous land grant) by Matheus (Matthew) 4^th Earl of Lennox and Lord Darnley in favour of Duncan Mcfarlane the 13^th Baron of Arrochar and 10^th Chief & Katherin Colquhoun his spouse.  The historic Clan Macfarlane lands lying in the Earldom of Lennox within the Sheriffdom of Dumbarton were confirmed by the Earl of Lennox.  Duncan was the son and heir of Andrew Macfarlane, the 12^th Baron of Arrochar, and the 9^th Chief of Clan MacFarlane.  This muniment lists many names of the land areas confirmed by the Earl of Lennox.    

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