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TITLE-PAGE — Doorway of Priory of Inchmahome.
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS,
ABSTRACT OF THE MENTEITH CORRESPONDENCE, CHARTERS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, .
ROYAL LETTERS, . . . .
STATE AND OFFICIAL LETTERS,
FAMILY AND DOMESTIC LETTERS, ....
MENTEITH CHARTERS, ......
CHARTERS OF THE PRIORY OF INCHMAHOME, .
APPENDIX OF PAPERS REFERRING TO QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CASTLE OF DOUNE, JACOBITE LETTERS, CHARTERS AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS, .
ARMORIAL SEALS, WITH SIGNATURES,
INDEX OF PERSONS, ......
INDEX OF PLACES, ......
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CONTEXTS OF VOLUME SECOND.
ILLUSTRATIONS IN VOLUME SECOND.
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Portrait of Sir Thomas Hope, Lord Advocate, . between 124 and 125
LETTERS, etc.
Instructions by King Charles the First for William, seventh
Earl of Menteith, 2d June 1630, . . . 30 and 31
Letter by The Same to The Same (holograph), iSth June 1630, 32 and 33
Letter by The Same to The Same (holograph), 18th June 1630, 32 and 33
Letter by The Same to The Same (holograph), 31st July 1631, . 36 and 37
Letter by The Same to The Same as Earl of Strathern (holograph),
17th July 1632, . ... • ■ • 4° and 41
Letter by The Same to William, Earl of Strathern (holograph),
15th August 1632, ..... ^2 and 43
Letter by The Same to The Same (holograph), 30th August 1632, 42 and 43
Letter by King Charles the Second to William, Earl of Airth
(holograph), 19th November 1650, . . ■ 66 and 67
Letter by Rob Roy (holograph), 24th June 171 1, . - . 448 and 449
CHARTERS.
King William the Lion to William Noble, of lands in Kilpont
and Ilieston, circa 1200, . 206 and 207
Sir Ralph Noble, son of William Noble, to Sir David of Graham,
and Agnes his spouse, of lands in Kilpont, circa 1245, . 20S and 209
Thomas Noble, son of Sir Ralph Noble, to Sir David of Graham
and his spouse, of lands in Ilieston [30th January 1255], . 208 and 209
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Ralph Noble, son of Sir Ralph Noble, resigning lands of Ilieston |
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Malise Graham, first Earl of Menteith, 1453, |
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CONTENTS OF VOLUME SECOND.
Illustrations in Volume Second— ce7iti?med.
Signatures. Woodcuts of-
King Charles the First, 1627, The Same (initials), 1630, Sir William Alexander, 1630, King Charles the Second, 1650, . Thomas, first Earl of Haddington, 1629, William Graham, first Earl of Airth, 1639, General George Monck, 1657, . John Grahame of Claverhouse, 1679, James, third Marquis of Montrose, 1679, William Graham, eighth Earl of Menteith, 1679, . Alexander Graham, second Earl of Menteith, 1503, William Graham, third Earl of Menteith, 1539. . Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1528, King James the Sixth, 1578, 1580, King James the Eighth, 1720, Prince Charles Edward, 1745, .
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ROYAL LETTERS.
Letters from King Charles the First to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, and others.
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1. Thanking him fur public services rendered, and promising to remember
the same when opportunity occurred ; further, desiring him to continue his oversight of Lord Gray's eldest son, and to have him brought up in "the religion presentlie professed." Whitehall, 12th May 1627, 1
2. Thanking him as above ; asking his opinion on certain matters to be
communicated to him by Sir Archibald Acheson, and desiring him, after certain things had been brought to a point, to repair to Court. Whitehall, 18th October 1627, 2
3. Giving directions regarding public matters. Whitehall, 11th February
1628, 3
i. Kequiring him to repair to Court after the 23d April, to give his opinion regarding the decree to be made upon the Submission. Whitehall, 13th March 1628, 4
5. Approving of his resolution to stay until he could bring the Submission
signed, and directing him to repair thereafter to Court to consult on certain matters of business. Whitehall, 11th April 1628, 5
6. That he had been petitioned by the friends of the late David Tossach of
Minivaird to call to account Laurence Bruce, younger of Coulmalindy, and others, for the slaughter of the said David Tossach ; and desiring to punish such a crime, he directs that justice should be administered
upon the said persons. Whitehall, 11th July 1628, 6
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7. Giving instructions regarding the King's intended visit to Scotland and other
public matters. 22d July 1628, 7
8. Desiring him to continue his efforts to have the valuation of the tithes
settled. Southwick, 28th August 1628, 8
9. That he did not intend to interfere with the rights of those who had
regalities, and signifying his pleasure that Menteith and the Judges appointed for the Circuit Courts should require the lords of regalities or the bailies to sit with them in Court for the administration of justice. Whitehall, 20th October 1628, 8
10. Requiring him to apprehend Sir John Ogilvy of Craig and his brother
George, who openly continued to profess Popery, to the great scandal of the religion presently professed ; to commit them to some of " our sure wardes," and to take a similar course with others giving a like just cause of offence. Whitehall, 28th October 1628, 9
11. States that he had required the ministers of Edinburgh to proceed to the
administration of the sacraments, which they had delayed on account of some turbulent persons who were unwilling to communicate ; that he had commanded the magistrates to keep order among the people ; that he had written to the Lords of Session to participate in the sacrament with the people in the Church of St. Giles, and now desiring the Earl to be present and countenance that holy action. Whitehall, 27th November 1628 10
12. Desiring to confer with him, and stating that he left it to himself to fix
a time for repairing to Court. Whitehall, 12th December 1628, 11
13. Promising him a sum of five thousand pounds sterling for services rendered.
Whitehall, 21st April 1629, 12
14. Empowering them to fill up the dates in the patents of the Baronetcies of
Nova Scotia as they should think fit. Greenwich, 2d May 1629. [Original at Gartmore], 12
15. Giving instructions regarding public business — surrender of heritable offices,
baronets of Nova Scotia, etc. Greenwich, 7th June 1629, 14
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1 6. King Charles the First to John Earl of Mar, Lord Treasurer, and others,
authorising him to pay the arrears of pension due to John Earl of Carrick, and to pay the same yearly thereafter. Greenwich, 29th June 1629, ... 15
17. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, desiring him to repair to
Court, to confer regarding the matters of which he had been lately instructed. Theobalds, 28th July 1629, 16
IS. The Same to The Same, instructing him regarding public business. Circa
28th July 1629, 17
1 9. The Same to The Same and others, directing him to consider the enclosed
overtures which had been submitted to his Majesty regarding tithes and report his opinion, meanwhile taking steps to prevent the leading of tithes this year. Theobalds, 28th July 1629, 18
20. The Same to George Viscount Dupplin and others, empowering them to
purchase from the Lord of Lome the justiciary of the North and West Isles, as it had been represented to his Majesty by the Earl of Seaforth, for himself and others, that the present arrangement might tend to their disadvantage ; and also to ascertain from the Earl of Seaforth how much he and those for whom he was acting would contribute towards the said purchase. Theobalds, 20th September 1629, 19
21. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, directing him to order the
Judges of the Circuit Courts to give parties cited before them copies of their indictments according to the time limited by a late ordinance of the Privy Council, and to instruct the said Judges to proceed in a moderate manner to put in execution such statutes as were most agreeable to the King's pleasure and to the laws of the kingdom. Hampton Court, 29 th September 1629, 20
22. The Same to The Same, that as the latter was willing to surrender his
right to the lands of the royal property lying within the earldom of Strathern, the King had instructed his advocate to draw up a surrender to be signed by Menteith, whom he left to prosecute his right against all others for all other lands which he could justly claim ; further, promising a reasonable satisfaction for the said surrender. Hampton Court, 29 th September 1629, 21
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23. The Same to The Same, approving of the agreement which had been made
between Sir William Alexander, the King's secretary, and some of the Highland chiefs and others, for transportation of themselves and their followers to Nova Scotia for settlement in that colony, and directing the Earl to take steps to procure voluntary contributions for effecting the purpose in view. Hampton Court, 17th October 1629, 22
24. The Same to The Same, directing him to inquire into and settle the
differences between the widow of Carron and Ballindalloch. Whitehall,
3d November 1629, 23
25. The Same to The Same, directing him to treat with the Laird of Smeeton
for the purchase of the tithes of the lands of Marple and Trappan for the benefit of those serving in the Chapel Eoyal, the lands having been purchased by King James the Sixth ; and to require the Chancellor and keepers of the seals not to pass any new grants of the lands or tithes until the King's further pleasure should be known. Whitehall, 6th November 1629, 23
26. King Charles the First to Sir John Hamilton of Magdalens, Lord
Clerk Kegister, directing him to show the records under his charge to the Earl of Menteith, who intended to search for certain writs ; to give him such as, in the opinion of the advocate, were necessary to the business • in hand, and such extracts as he required. Whitehall, 9 th November 1629, 24
27. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, directing him to inquire
into the standing and services of certain suitors for titles of honour ; that those of them who had any heritable office, sheriffship, etc., should first agree about the demission of the same ; and that of those who had no such office a reasonable number should be dealt with towards the plantation of Nova Scotia, for whom the advocate would make out patents. Whitehall, 26th November 1629, 25
28. The Same to John Earl of Mar, Lord Treasurer, directing him to pay the
sum of five hundred pounds to the Earl of Menteith for money expended upon robes for the Judges of the Circuit Courts — to be paid out of the fines levied in the said Courts. Whitehall, 30th November 1629, 26
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29. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Meuteith, directing him to hold a
Court at Jedburgh for the trial of certain thieves and rebels who had been apprehended by Sir Eichard Grahame, and to admit probable and apparent circumstances and presumptions for their condigne punishment, in the absence of direct proof. Whitehall, 30th December 1629, 27
30. The Same to The Same, directing him to call and put upon trial certain
lewd persons who had opposed the son of the Viscount of Drumlanrig in apprehending three rebels ; also to apprehend the said rebels. White- hall, 9th February 1630, 27
3 1 . List of Persons referred to in the preceding letter, 28
32. King Charles the First to William Earl of Strathern, charging him to pay
to the agents of the Duke of Lennox certain fines which had been levied in the Circuit Courts within the regality of Glasgow. Whitehall, 29th March 1630, 29
33. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Meuteith, directing him to repair to
Court immediately after the Justice Courts in Dumfries had been held,
to consult regarding public business. Whitehall, 13th April 1630, 30
34. The Same to The Same. To deal with the Deputy -Treasurer regarding the
surrendering of his charge. Whitehall, 25th May 1630, 31
35. The Same to The Same. Instructions on public matters. St. James's,
2d June 1630, 31
36. The Same to The Same, signifying his pleasure that the latter would call
upon all the King's servants " to show themselfes reallie to bee soe at this Conuention." The King especially mentions the Chancellor, Mar, and Haddington. St. James's, 18th June 1630, 32
37. The Same to The Same. The same subject, with special reference to the
Archbishop of St. Andrews. St. James's, 18th June 1630, 33
38. The Same to The Same, directing him to deal again with Lord Napier with
reference to the surrender of the latter's office of Deputy-Treasurer, and that if he did not yield to any fair proposition made thereanent, he should be put upon trial for anything that could be justly brought against him in the execution of his said office. Tichbourne, 12th August 1630, 33
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39. The Same to The Same. Instructions regarding public matters. Hampton
Court, 12th October 1630, 34
40. The Same to The Same, directing him to repair to Court to consult
regarding certain things. Hampton Court, 11th October 1630, 35
41. Louis xiii. King of France to the Count de Montide (the Earl of Menteith),
thanking him for the protection he had given the Catholics in Scot- land, and begging him to continue the same. Paris, 21st December 1630, 36
42. King Charles the First to William Earl of Morton, directing him to pay to
the Earl of Menteith eight thousand pounds sterling, with interest, out of moneys which he would receive from the Viscount of Dupplin, according to his Majesty's commands. Whitehall, 27th February 1631, 36
43. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, desiring, with reference to
the " reseruations for the fishing business," that he would keep certain places from being reserved. Oatlands, 3 1 st July 1631, 37
44. The Same to The Same. Private instructions regarding matters of business.
Oatlands, 31st July 1631, 38
45. The Same to William Earl of Strathern and Menteith, directing him to be
present at the forthcoming meeting of Council at Perth, and immediately thereafter to repair to Court. Theobalds, 15th September 1631, 38
46. The Same to William Earl of Morton, Treasurer, and the Lord Traquair,
Treasurer-Depute, charging them to pay to the Earl of Strathern, President of the Council, the remainder of a sum clue to the said Earl, according to the precepts which he held from the King. Whitehall, 30th November 1631, 39
47. The Same to Viscount Dupplin, Chancellor, and others, Commissioners of
Exchequer in Scotland, that he had signed a grant of £15,000 sterling to the Earl of Strathern, and desiring them to expede the said grant according to the tenor thereof, and to make acts of Exchequer thereupon. Whitehall, 13th January 1632, 40
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48. The Same to William Earl of Strathern, desiring to confer with him before
he brought the fishing business to a close, and to consult upon other matters. Newmarket, 14th March 1632, 41
49. The Same to The Same, chargiug him to command Lord Ochiltree, who
was not likely to receive such a severe sentence as his fault deserved, not to come within fifty miles of the Court, upon pain of his Majesty's severest displeasure. Oatlands, 17th July 1632, 41
50. The Same to the Commissioners of Teinds, approving of the steps they had
taken in the matters of the tithes and valuations ; directing them to go on as they had begun until the business was finished ; and to take care to have the valuations rectified in cases in which the tithes were under- valued, loth August 1632. [Copy at Gartmore], 42
51. The Same to William Earl of Strathern, that as he intended to proceed to
Scotland next year, it was necessary the town of Edinburgh should have a "well chosen" provost. He therefore commands the Earl to prohibit them from choosing any " unconforme " man for the place, expecting they will choose one of those he had recommended, though they had been thus left to their own free choice. Bewlie, loth August 1632, 43
52. The Same to The Same, that he had thought he would not be again
troubled with these " two businesses." With regard to Carrick, he did not think a warrant was necessary to prevent him from buying land, but if so, the present letter would be sufficient ; with reference to Ochiltree, the King had already given directions regarding what should be done with him. Bagshott, 30th August 1632, 43
53. The Same to The Same, authorising and requiring him to put to torture
John Meldrum, who was suspected of being concerned in the death of Viscount Melgund and others, with the view of inducing him to make a confession. Hampton Court, 27th September 1632, 44
54. The Same to The Same. States that as a complaint had been made on
behalf of the Marquis of Huntly that the trial of one Toschoch, touching the death of Viscount Melgund, had been delayed by the Justice-Deputes, he should use all lawful means to have the matter tried. Hampton Court, 27th September 1632, 44
ABSTRACT OF THE MENTEITE CORRESPONDENCE.
55. The Same to Viscount Dupplin, Chancellor, and others, to make the
necessary preparations for his Majesty's intended visit to Scotland nest summer ; to consider what offices were necessary during his stay there ; and to submit suitable names for the same for his Majesty's selection. If a commission were necessary, the Lord Advocate would furnish one. Hampton Court, 3d October 1632, 45
56. The Same to William Earl of Strathern, that as he had agreed according to
the King's command with Lord Holyroodhouse for the disposition of the house and precincts of the lordship of Holyroodhouse to his Majesty, he should command him to have no other bargain with any other person for the same till Whitsunday next, when the sum agreed upon would be paid ; and also, if necessary, to order the Commission of Surrenders to have no dealings with the teinds of the said lordship. Whitehall, 9 th December 1632. [Original at Gartmore], 46
57. The Same to The Same, that he had given warrant to the Lord Advocate
to consult Andrew Aytouu, Thomas Nicolson, and Lewis Stewart, advocates, whether it would be better for the King's service that the services and retours whereby the Earl of Strathern was served and retoured to the late David Earl of Strathern and the late Countess of Strathern, should be reduced or deleted from the registers ; and command- ing him to put them upon oath, and cause them to deliver their opinion in writing, and to keep the matter secret. Whitehall, 9th December 1632. [Original at Gartmore], 47
58. The Same to The Same, directing him to inform himself of the progress
made by the Commission formerly appointed for the revision of the Acts of Parliament ; to desire the Commissioners to have everything connected with the Commission in readiness against the King's coming to Scotland next spring ; and to request the Senators of the College of Justice to aid in furthering the work. Whitehall, 14th December 1632, 47
59. The Same to The Same, that he had written the advocate to pursue George
Nicoll for calumnies, and commanding him to be punished. Whitehall, 21st December 1632, 48
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60. The Same to William Earl of Airth, President of the Privy Council of Scotland, that if in the action of reduction of the services to David Earl of Strathern and Euphemia Countess of Strathern the Earl of Airth were evicted from his barony of Kilbride, it would be immediately disponed to him heritably, as the King had been pleased with his good offices in this business of Strathern. Whitehall, 21st January 1633, ... 49
6.1. The Same to William Earl of Strathern, to cause his deputes to stop the proceedings against George Nicoll (vide No. 59), as he had required the Council to conduct this action. Whitehall, 23d February 1633, 49
62. The Same to the Commission anent the Earl of Airth' s process, to inquire
into and report upon certain treasonable speeches which the Earl of Airth was reported to have made claiming to have a better right to the Crown than the King himself. Whitehall, 1st May 1633. [Old copy of this and Nos. 64 and 65 at Traquair], 50
63. The Same to The Same, that Lord Ramsay, Constable of Dundee, the Earl
of Wigtown, and Sir James Maxwell of Calderwood, were the authors of the reports of the treasonable speeches of the Earl of Airth, and com- manding them to be called and examined, and their examinations transmitted to his Majesty with all diligence. 1633, 51
64. The Same to the Chancellor, with commission for the trial of the Earl of
Airth, naming the Commissioners, and directing the trial to be proceeded with. Whitehall, 1st May 1633, 52
65. The Same to William Earl of Airth, giving him leave to retire to any of
his country houses till his Majesty should come to Scotland. Whitehall, 7th May 1633, 53
66. The Same to Mr. Thomas Nicolson and three other advocates, to appear
as counsel for the Earl of Airth. [Original at Gartmore.] Holyroodhouse, 23d June 1633, 53
67. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, to expede the signature
for the title of honour which his Majesty had resolved to confer on Sir William Alexander, Principal Secretary for Scotland. Circa June 1633, 54
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68. King Charles the First to the Earl of Traquair, to assure the Earl of Airth
of pardon if he made such a confession as would satisfy his Majesty. Seaton, 1 4th July 1633. [Original at Traquair], 54
69. The Same to Archbishop Spottiswoode, directing steps to be taken for the
relief of the Earl of Airth and the security of his creditors and cautioners. Circa 1633. [Old copy at Traquair], 55
70. King Charles the First. Measures which he had resolved for the relief
of the Earl of Airth. Circa 1634, 56
71. The Same, on the same subject. Whitehall, 24th February 1634, 56
72. King Charles the First to the Earl of Kinnoull, to make payment to the
Earl of Airth of the remainder of the £10,000 which had been assigned
to him. Whitehall, 12th January 1635, 57
73. The Same to William Earl of Airth, thanking him for apprehending the
eldest brother of Gilderoy. Hampton Court, 28th December 1636, ... 58
74. The Same to William Earl of Morton, Treasurer, and the Earl of Traquair,
Treasurer-Depute, to pay to the Earl of Airth a certain sum of money. Whitehall, 7th November 1637, 58
75. The Same to William Earl of Airth, thanking him for not taking part
with the Covenanters. Whitehall, 19th March 1639, 59
76. The Same to John Lord Kilpont. The same subject. Durham, 2d May
1639, 59
77. King Charles the First to William Earl of Airth, to treat with the Earl
of Mar regarding his surrender to the Crown of his heritable sheriffship of Stirlingshire, chamberlainry of the lordship of Stirling and bailiary thereof, and of the heritable keepership of the Castle of Stirling and park thereof. Berwick, 27th June 1639, 60
78. The Same to The Same, commanding him to attend and assist the Com-
missioner at the ensuing Assembly and Parliament, and to influence his friends and others to the same end. Berwick, 27th July 1639, 61
79. The Same to The Same. To repair to Court to consult on public business.
Whitehall, 20th November 1639, 61
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80. King Charles the First, granting to William Earl of Airth and Menteith
a tack of the lordships of Fife and Menteith. Holyroodhouse, 29th October 1641, 61
81. King Charles the First to the Lords of the Treasury. To expede the tack
of the lordships of Fife and Menteith, granted to the Earl of Airth. Holyroodhouse, 12th November 1641, 64
82. The Same to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. To take some
means of paying what still remained of the debt due to William Earl of Airth. York, 29th March 1642, 65
83. The Same to the Lords of the Treasury. To pass the lease granted to the
Earl of Airth, or take other means to satisfy his claims. Beverley, 1 8th July 1642, 65
84. King Charles the First to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury,
directing that the sum due to William Earl of Airth, which was still unpaid, should be forthwith paid out of certain taxes. Oxford, 18th March 1643, 66
85. King Charles the Second to the Earl of Airth, thanking him for his own
and his family's services to the royal family. Perth, 19th November [1650], 67
86. King Charles the Second, ratifying the warrant for £7000 granted by
King Charles the First to the Earl of Airth. Portend, 10th February 1651, 68
87. King Charles the Second, requiring William Graham of Gartmore and
Patrick Monteith of Ardinbeg to guard the passes at Newbridge on the Forth ; to apprehend all fugitives, and take possession of their means. Kilsyth, 12th July 1651. [Originals of this and Nos. 88 and 89 at Gartmore], 69
88. King Charles the Second, requiring John Graham of Duchray and Walter
Graham of Glenny to assist William Graham and Patrick Monteith in apprehending fugitives from the army. Stirling, 28th July 1651, 69
89. King Charles the Second, relieving the lands of Gartmore and Arnebeg
from quarterings and cess. Stirling, 30th July 1651, 70
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90. King Charles the Second to the Lords Treasurers and Commissioners of
the Exchequer in Scotland, requiring them to pay to William Earl of Airth the sum of £500, which had been owing to his grandfather, William Earl of Menteith. Hampton Court, 1 4th July 1662, 71
91. The Same to The Same. On the same subject. Whitehall, 2d June 1665, 71
STATE AND OFFICIAL LETTERS.
92. Alexander, first Earl of Dunfermline, Lord Chancellor, to William, seventh
Earl of Menteith, committing the bearer, his cousin, to his care. Edin- burgh, 30th January 1619. [Originals of this and the five following Nos. at Gartmore], 73
93. The Lords of the Privy Council of Scotland to The Same, to attend and
assist during the month of June as one of the Commissioners for Sur- renders. Holyroodhouse, 12th April 1627, 74
94. The Same to The Same, requesting him to attend the next meeting of
Council. Holyroodhouse, 19th April 1627, 74
95. John Spottiswoode, Archbishop of St. Andrews, to William Earl of Menteith,
President of the Privy Council, acquainting him of the movements of certain Roman Catholics, etc. Dairsie, 8th September 1628, 75
9 6. The Same to The Same. Information regarding the Master of Oliphant's com- municating in the Church of Kinnoull. St. Andrews, 1 7th November 1628, 76
97. The Same to The Same, giving advice as to the treatment of excommuni-
cated Papists and recusants. St. Andrews, 23d November 1628, 77
Letters from Thomas, First Earl of Haddington, to William, Seventh Earl of Menteith.
98. That his conduct in regard to the State had delighted the well-disposed ;
that a number of the great men who were inclined to Popery intended either to go abroad, if permitted, or to stay near the Court, etc. Edin- burgh, 24th March 1629, 78
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99. Suggesting that he should take the opportunity of being near his Majesty to inform him of the dangerous consequences of the Marquis of Huntly's being received at Court ; that the Viscount of Drurnlanrig and Sir Bichard Graham had apprehended a number of Border outlaws, and that if they and others received encouragement from his Majesty, the disorders would soon be repressed. April 1629, 80
100. Desiring his assistance in the Council in the discussion of the "great
businesse" between the Earl of Seafort and the burghs, and between the Lord of Lome and the Islanders ; to intercede with his Majesty for the remission of certain fines, etc. Edinburgh, 1st April 1629, 81
101. That he had convened those of the Parliament that were in town ; he had
read to them the Earl of Menteith's letter regarding the Countess of Nithsdale; and further prosecution of the matter was delayed until his Majesty's pleasure is known. Edinburgh, 7th April 1629, 83
102. Regarding the Countess of Nithsdale's excommunication ; also the treatment
of the Border outlaws. 13th April 1629, 84
103. Regarding the admission of Papists to the Council ; the Lord of Lome and
the Islanders ; and thefts of cattle and horses by James Grant of Carron from Grant of Ballindalloch and his tenants. 16th April 1629, 85
104. The Privy Council of Scotland to King Charles the First, complaining of
Hollanders engrossing the whole trade and fishing in the North Isles. Holyroodhouse, 28th July 1629. [Originals of Nos. 104 to 150 in- clusive at Gartmore], 87
105. The Privy Council of Scotland to the Noblemen and others appointed on
the part of Scotland anent a treaty as to fishing ; result of a conference with the Commissioners from the burghs. 21st April 1631, 88
106. William Earl of Strath ern to King Charles the First ; opposition of clergy to
Commission of Tithes ; illness of the Clerk-Register. Circa November 1632, 90
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107. That the Duke of Buckingham had been killed at Portsmouth by Lieutenant
Feltoun. Southwick, 23d August [1628], 91
108. That the Duke's death had caused a great change at Court ; that the best
service Menteith could do was to " further the Circuite Courts." South- wick, 1st September [1628], 92
109. Desires him to settle, if possible, the differences between Lord Mar and
Lord Napier ; states also that " Lord Nithsdale is laboureing for a letter to the Councell that his Ladie may not be troubled." Hampton Court, 27th September [1628], 92
110. Regarding certain intended prosecutions ; also in what manner the Judges
should treat the Lords of Regalities in the Circuit Courts. London, 23d October [1628], 94
111. Desiring him to convene the Commissioners as speedily as possible] that
there was nothing at Court but vexations and divisions, every man working against another, and few or none for the public. London, 15th November [1628], 95
112. Giving an account of a meeting of the Commissioners in London ; further
dissuading Menteith from coming to Court at present. London, 18th November [1628], 96
113. That the King had been pleased with the latter's letter ; refers also to a
matter between the writer (Sir William) and Lord Eothes. London, 26th November [1628], 98
114. That the King was vexed with the divisions among "our countriemen,"
which made both parties the more distasteful to him; he left it to Menteith himself as to whether he should go to London ; no grants were to be made out of the penal statutes, but means might be found to pay the pension of Menteith, etc. London, 2d December [1628], 99
115. Refers to Menteith's expectation of a reward; the writer thinks it well
founded, but states that the mention of such a thing at present " would make one vngracious." London, 16th December [1628], 100
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116. That the King was pleased with the latter's apprehending Sir John Ogilvie ;
refers also to the exhibition of rights of tithes to his Majesty's advocate. London, 26th December [1628], 101
117. Signifying his Majesty's pleasure that he should come to Court, as the
Commissioners would meet before the King went to Newmarket. London, 27th December [1628] 103
118. He was sorry to hear of the Lord Advocate's " stryfe for place ; " his
business of the baronets was proceeding slowly, etc. London, 19th November [1629], „ 103
119. That the King desired the Commissioners to repair to London ; that the
writer had sent home a warrant for making baronets, to be filled up as Menteith and the Lord Advocate should think best. London, 2d December [1629], 104
120. Information regarding bonds, etc. ; that there was a disagreement among
the English courtiers. London, 1st January [1630], 105
121. That Lord Gordon had received orders for a Commission against the Papists ;
that his Majesty did not desire Lady Huntly's daughters should be taken from her, but relieved from the horn. London, 12th January [1630],... 107
122. That Lord Napier had not yet returned to Scotland ; had got his " vnawork-
able bakband " delivered to the writer's colleague ; refers also to other bonds, etc. London, 16th January [1630], 108
123. Referring again to Lord Napier; also of the means to be taken to raise
money on the writer's account. London, 21st January [1630], 109
124. Regarding the delivery of Menteith's surrender, etc. London, 9th February
[1630], Ill
125. That the change in the Treasurership had been agreed upon and approved
by the King. London, 20th March [1630], 112
126. That the King intended to write for him to consult on certain matters.
London, 23d March [1630], 113
1 27. Giving several items of news. London, 3d April [1630], 113
1 2S. Expressing his desire to see Menteith in London. London, 4th April [1630], 114
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129. Acquainting him of several matters that had taken place at Court ; that Sir
Alexander's colleague had left the Court to go to Scotland, etc. London, 29th October [1630], 115
130. Eecommending the "League" to be welcomed home to Scotland, as he had
been faithful, etc. Theobalds, 9th November [1630], 117
131. That the bearer would communicate certain matters. London, 28th
December [1630], 117
132. Desires Menteith to settle matters between his colleague and the Lord
Advocate, so that all cause of public discord may be removed. London, 27th March [1631], 118
133. Sir "William Alexander, afterwards Earl of Stirling, to the Countess of
Menteith, that her husband was in good health, and had received five hundred pounds of pension from the King. London, 25th May [1631], 119
134. The Same to William, seventh Earl of Menteith, that the King was
unwilling a convention shoidd be called to procure money for defraying the expenses of his journey to Scotland, saying he would find it by other means, etc. Portsmouth, 16th August [1631], 119
135. The Same to The Same, complaining of the manner in which the latter had
conducted a certain affair for him. Portsmouth, 18th August [1631],... 121
136. Henry Alexander, third son of Sir William Alexander, and afterwards third
Earl of Stirling, to "William, seventh Earl of Menteith, of certain trans- actions at Court ; the business between Eoxburgh and Buccleuch and Francis Stuart ended, etc. Woodstock, 22d August 1631, 122
Letters from Sir Thomas Hope, Lord Advocate, to William, Seventh Earl of Menteith, now Earl of Strathern.
137. That the bishops had been summoned before the Council for failing to attend
the Commission, etc. Edinburgh, 5th November 1631 123
138. That the Chancellor was expected in Edinburgh on Thursday, when the
writer would present the charter of the fishing to the Council, etc. Edinburgh, 8th November 1631, 124
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139. That the signature of the fishings had been passed by the Council; that
he found Lady Strathern greatly offended because she had been disappointed of a sum from the Chancellor for payment to the Earl of Perth, etc. Edinburgh, 10th November 1631, 125
140. Eegarding the sum due from the Chancellor referred to in the preceding
letter, etc. Edinburgh, 11th November 1631, 127
141. Soliciting an appointment then vacant for his son, or in the event of his not
obtaining the same, that certain parties whom he names should be kept out of it, etc. Edinburgh, 12th November 1631, 129
142. On the same subject. Edinburgh, 19th November 1631, 132
143. Sir Thomas Hope, Lord Advocate, to the Countess of Strathern. On the
vacancy referred to above. Edinburgh, 2 1st November 1631, 136
144. The Same to William Earl of Strathern, regarding certain matters before
the Couucil ; that the Committee anent the teinds was not much liked by many noblemen ; again soliciting the vacant office already mentioned for his son. Edinburgh, 7th December 1631, 138
145. The Same to The Same, denying a charge of infidelity to his trust made
against him by the Bishop of Moray, and desiring the matter to be investigated. Edinburgh, 22d December 1631, 140
146. The Same to The Same, that he had caused the Act of Submission anent
the payment of the King's annuity to be ratified ; regarding also a right of patronage in which Earl Marischall and the Earl of Moray were interested; referring further to the case of his own son already mentioned. Edinburgh, 24th December 1631, 142
147. The Same to The Same, soliciting for himself the Lordship of Session which
he had formerly desired for his son, if it could not be procured for the latter ; desiring also to have a letter " for trying of that devilische calumnie of that reverend father of leis." Edinburgh, 5th January 1632, 144
148. The Same to King Charles the First, that he had sent to the Earl of Strathern
an account of the proceedings anent the teinds; that he had drawn up a
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letter to be signed by his Majesty anent the rectifying of the under-valua- tions of the teinds, and thanking his Majesty for conferring upon his son the vacant Lordship of Session. Edinburgh, 2 8th July 1632, 1 4 5
149. The Same to the Earl of Airth, that there had been a meeting with the
Earl of Traquair, at which a letter of the King's was discussed, and desiring him to be present in Court at the debate on a subsequent day. Edinburgh, 19th January 1635, 147
150. The Same to The Same, that his Lordship's cause had been called, and
giving an account of the proceedings in Court. Edinburgh, 2d July 1635, 148
151. Sir George Hay, Viscount Dupplin, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to King
Charles the First, that the bearer would communicate to his Majesty such matters as he had to tell. Holyroodhouse, 22d May [1632]. [Original at Traquair], 149
152. John Earl of Traquair to King Charles the First, that the Earl of Airth had
compeared before the Council and demitted his offices and pension ; and stating what steps the writer had taken in various matters in the King's interest. Circa 1633. [Copies of this and the three following Nos. at Traquair], 150
153. William Earl of Airth to the Commissioners anent his Accusation, denying
that he had uttered the treasonable words laid to his charge. Airth, 10th July 1633, 152
154. John Earl of Traquair to William Earl of Airth, obliging himself to pro-
cure from the King a warrant for Airth's pardon, or to report the matter again to his