Muniment Hill 70 was created by William MacEwan writer (lawyer) in Edinburgh at Canongate on February 16th, 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 20th Baron of Arrochar, 3rd Baron of Ardess and 17th 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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Muniment Hill 69 was created on April 3rd, 1777. 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 James Home of Gamleshiells to Dr. William MacFarlane the 20th Baron of Arrochar, 3rd Baron of Ardess and 17th Chief of Clan MacFarlane and John Macfarlane esquire his eldest son for payment of £25 sterling, which was one year’s interest for a £500 sterling bond. William a licensed physician in Edinburgh had been living beyond his means and incurred some debts then borrowed these funds.
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Muniment Hill 68 was created on December 19th, 1771, by William McEwan writer (lawyer) in Edinburgh. 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 widow of James Walkinshaw of Walkinshaw to Dr. William MacFarlane the 20th Baron of Arrochar, 3rd Baron of Ardess and 17th Chief of Clan MacFarlane and John Macfarlane esquire his son for payment of £200 sterling, which was part of a £1500 bond. William a licensed physician in Edinburgh had been living beyond his means and incurred some debts then borrowed these funds from Walkinshaw although William's estates including Arrochar were still owned by him.
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