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GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-01 · Part · 1430-1450
Part of Campbell family, Dukes of Argyll, Papers

(1) 6 May 1430. Wadset by Sir Patrick Lorne, canon of monastery of Cambuskynneth, and master of Bridge of Stireline [Stirling], to Mr Dougald Lochaw, rector of the church of Lochaw, of a tenement in burgh of Stireline, in the Middilraw, on south side of High Street (bounds specified). Witnesses: Robert Forsyth provost of said burgh, Robert Holme, Patrick Redhuche and John Willisone, bailies thereof, Hugh Nortone, dean of guild, Richard Johnston, [Johannis], Thomas Legat, John Michaelson [Michaelis], Alexander Gulde, Thomas Forstare, John Brady, William Symsone, Thomas Douglas, John Gourlay, John Darache, John Martine, Patrick Goldsmithe, Robert Ettall, and John Fausyde.
(2) 8 May 1430. Instrument of sasine following on from no 1 (above). Notary: Robert Gardinare, priest, Dunblane diocese. Witnesses: John Brady, John Gourlay, William Symmons, Patrick Goldsmitht, John Martin, John [Bessattsone], and Robert [Curennok], burgesses of Stirling, Patrick Scot, vicar thereof, and John Lorimare, chaplain of altar of BVM.
(3) 20 Mar regnal year 26 [1432]. At Perth. Great seal charter of novodamus granting Suffinus Eugenii [Sweyn McEwan] lands of barony of Ottirmuerane in Cowale in sheriffdom of Argyll, resigned by said Suffinus, in favour of himself, and his heirs male, whom failing, to Celestine Cambel, son and heir of Duncan Cambel of Lochaw. Witnesses: John Forestar, chamberlain, Walter Ogilbi, treasurer, Mr William Foulis, provost of Bothuile, keeper of privy seal. Not in RMS.
(4) 7 Jun 1432. Contract in form of indenture between Gillespy Cambel, son and heir of Duncan Cambel, Lord of Lochaw, and Suffne [Sweyn] Mcewyn, laird of the Ottirmuerane, whereby said Suffne binds himself when he has a lawful son and if said Suffne does not pay the money, he is to give lands of the two Larachs and Killala in barony of Ottir. Witnesses: Patrick Cambel, Sir Neil Cambel, archdean of Ergile, Duncan Gillaspysone, Duncan McAllesone, parson of Dunnowy, John Crom McMelechallum.
(5) Feast of St John the Baptist, 1431. Charter by Suffne Eugenii [MacEwan], laird of Ottyr [Otter], to Duncan, son of Alexander, of lands of Sroyne Mayte and Barlaggan, in lordship of Ottyr, sheriffdom of Argyll. (Damaged).
(6) nd. Notarial instrument narrating charter by John Of Menteth, Lord of Knapdale and of Aran, to Gillespie Cambell, laird of Lochawe, of 1 pennyland of Clachelan, Kylbride, and others. Notary: Robert Toulous, priest, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses: Sir James Douglas of Balvany, George Campbell of Lowdoun, Sir William Forbes of Kynnaldy, Alexander Campbell of Ryninis, John Campbell of [Lowdoun], James Achlok, Henry Rolloke of that Ilk, Sir David Quhyte, claustral prior of Cambuskenneth, Mr Dougal, parson of Lochawe, licenciate in decreets, Walter Bete, clerk. (Damaged, with later emendations).
(7) 24 May regnal year 12 [1382]. Notarial transcript of charter by Robert, King of Scots, with consent of John of Carrick, steward of Scotland, his eldest son, to Gillespie Cambell and Colin, his son, of lieutenancy from Carnedrome to Polgilippe and from Polmelferth to Loghlonge, in sheriffdom of Argyll. Witnesses to charter: William, Bishop of St Andrews, John, Bishop of Dunkeld, chancellor, John, King’s eldest son, of Carrick, steward of Scotland, Robert of Fyfe and Menteth, king’s son, William of Douglas and Mar, Earls, James Lyndesay, king’s grandson, kt, and Robert Erskyne, king’s relative, kt. Transcript dated 10 May 1437. Notary: James Carnys, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses to transcript: James Douglas, Earl of Annandale, Robert Stewart, Lord of Lorne, Alexander Levynstone, laird of Calentare, William Menteth, laird of Kers, kts, Dugal Lochaw, rector thereof.
(8) 13 May 1439. Another transcript of charter as in no 7. Notary: Walter Keth, priest, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses to transcript: Patrick Cambell, Sir Duncan Cambell, kt, Donald Cambell, Celestine Angus/MacAngus, Reginald Malcolm/MacMalcolm, Duncan Gilbert/MacGilbert, Sir Dougal rector of Melfurde, Eugene McKathill and Donald McGillecalum.
(9) 12 Mar 1439/40. Modern transcript charter by Sir Duncan Campbell, kt, laird of Lochaw, granting to parish church of Dunoon half a merk yearly from lands of Ardenslate.
(10) 20 Nov 1450. Modern transcript charter by Duncan, Lord Campbell, kt, laird of Lochaw, lieutenant of Argyll, to John, [son of] Alexander Campbell of office of toseach of lands of Melport.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-02 · Part · 1451-1467
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(11) 4 Jan 1450/1. Copy charter by John Stewart, Lord of Lorne, to John, son of Allen of Lorne called MakDowil, and specified heirs, of 29 merkland of island of Carnora, 6 merkland of Dunollych and others.
(12) Missing
(13) 2[ ] Aug 1464. Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by procurator for David, Earl of Craufurde, in favour of [Isabella] Stewart, spouse of Colin, Earl of Argyll, and Marion [Stewart, spouse of] Duncan Campbell, son of Colin Campbell of Glenurquha, kt, in lands of Rothybrysbane. Incomplete. Notary: John Herd, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Sir Robert Morisone, chaplain, George Strevelyng, John Skrogy, John Patricksone, William [ ], Simon Laurenceson/McLaurin, AlexanderChevisance, Walter Rate, William Lesle, John Patonsone, and Andrew Gyrvale.
(14) 9 Mar 1464/5. Notarial transumpt of charter, 18 July 1439, by Robert Ade of Ardquhaliche to Robert Stewarte of Lorne, laird of that ilk, of lands of Bawgawne and Laidboyak in barony of Meffane, sheriffdom of Perth. Witnesses to charter: Walter Oliphant, Thomas Oliphant, Tristram Gorthy, Andrew Tochache of Monewarde, David Flemynge, John Chambers, Gilbert Browne, John Hadyngtone, Baldwin Seress, William Stenle, Andrew Inchmertyne, Andrew Umfra, burgesses of Perth. Notary: John Kyninmontht, priest, Dunkeld diocese. Witnesses to instrument: Sir Robert Spens, chaplain, James Rudman, chaplain, and Sir William Stanhous, chaplain, Thomas Roger of Drumdiwane and Robert Andrews, burgesses of Perth.
(15) 9 Apr 1465. Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery, in favour of Duncan Cambell, son and apparent heir of Colin Cambell, kt, in lands of Dolare [Dollar] and Glum, in barony of Dunkeld. Notary: Luke Heriot, priest, Dunblane diocese. Witnesses: Robert Stewart, son of David Stewart, Thomas Arnot, Robert Dewar, Thomas Gilmorson, William Condy, David Mordochson, William Burne, John Drummy and Andrew Smyth; attorney: William Strivelyne, son and apparent heir of Sir William Strivelyne of Retherie, kt.
(16) 20 Aug regnal year 6 [1465]. Letters under quarter seal ratifying decreet of privy council, 16 August 1465, in action at instance of Colin, Earl of Ergile as procurator for Isobel, his spouse, and to Marion Stewart and Duncan Campbell, on one part, and Walter, Lord Lorne, on other part, relative to recognition of lands of Kildonny, Innerdynny and Baldinny.
(17) 8 Apr 1466. Instrument of resignation by Marion Stewart, one of heirs of deceased John Stewart, Lord Lorne, of lands of Kyldony, Baldony and Innerdonny and Balegone in sheriffdom of Perth, and lands of Culdrane and Maw in Fife, and lands of Rothebrisbane in sheriffdom of Aberdeen, in favour of Colin, Earl of Argyll and Isobel, his spouse. Notary: John Herd, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Andrew, Lord Avendale, chancellor, Gilbert, Lord Kennedy, William, Lord Forbes, Alexander Borde of Doncole, kt, Nicol Edmoniston of Duntreth, Alexander Montgomery, apparent heir of Lord Montgomery, John Muncreff, Archibald Quhitlaw, secretary, Alexander Murray, canon of Moray.
(18) 29 Apr 1466. Bond by Walter Lord Lorne, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, warranting to him lands of Kippane, Muirtoun and Myretoune in sheriffdom of Perth, free of all claims, particularly terce of spouse of sometime John, lord Lorne last deceased, warranting lands of barony of Innerintyth.
(19) 8 Feb 1466/7. Great seal charter granting Colin, Earl of Ergile, lands of Pannell in sheriffdom of Perth, fallen to crown through escheat of John, Lord Lorne. RMS, vol 2, no 903.
(20) 8 May 1467. Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery in favour of Colin, Earl of Ergile, in lands of le Pannell. Notary: John Kyninmonth, priest, Dunkeld diocese. Witnesses: William Drummond, John Strivelyng, George Strivelyng, William Strevelyng, John Calendare, John Roe, Robert Pety, John Morisone, Adam Lentot, Gilbert MakNab, William Lentot, Thomas Lentot, Donald Kere, John Bakyn, Patrick Broune, William Brostare and Thomas Millare.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-03 · Part · 1467-1471
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(21) 20 Oct 1467. Bond by Laurence, Lord Oliphant, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, to fulfil contract of marriage to be made between John Oliphant, son and apparent heir of said Laurence, and Elizabeth, daughter of said Colin, or any other son and daughter, on 40 days warning, the son being of the age of 14¼ years.
(22) 21 Mar 1469. Letters by Alan Stewart, sheriff of Perth in that part, narrating that he had given sasine to Dougal Stewart as procurator for Walter, Lord Lorne, in lands of Lorne in sheriffdom of Perth.
(23) 30 Nov 1469. Contract in form of indenture between Colin, Earl of Ergile, and Walter, Lord Lorne, whereby said Walter is to resign lordship of Lorne in hands of king for new infeftment to be given to said Colin, and in return, said Colin is to resign in favour of said Walter, various lands including Kildonyng, Baldonyng and Innerdonyng in sheriffdom of Perth, and is to continue said Walter as lord of parliament, his style to be of Innermeith or any other places that pleases him.
(24) Missing.
(25) 14 Jan 1469/70. Charter by George, Lord Setoune, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, of 20 poundlands of Bernys in barony thereof, constabulary of Haddington, sheriffdom of Edinburgh. (Reddendo – a red rose if asked.)
(26) 18 Jan 1469/70. Instrument of sasine following on charter no 25 (above). Notary: David Luthirdale, clerk, Glasgow diocese. Bailie in that part: John Haldane of Rusky. Witnesses: John He[ ], Walter Smal, William Symonis, Walter Gillian and George Bell.
(27) 13 Apr 1470. Bond by Walter, Lord of Innermeith, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, Lord Lorne, never to turn against resignation made to said Colin of lordship of Lorne, under penalty of 6000 merks scots, to be paid as follows: 1000 to king, 1000 to kirks of Glasgow and Argyll, and 4000 to said Colin. Witnesses: Andrew, Lord Avendale, chancellor, David Guthre of that Ilk, comptroller, John Haldane of Rusky, Donald Makcorkill, David Lutherdaile, notary.
(28) 14 Apr 1470. Instrument of resignation following on no 23 (above), of lordship of Lorne. Notary: David Luthirdaile, clerk, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Thomas, Bishop of Aberdeen, keeper of privy seal, Andrew, Lord Avendale, chancellor, Thomas, Lord Erskin, William, Lord Grahame, Gilbert, Lord Kennedy, Mr David Guthre of that Ilk, keeper of rolls, Archibald Quhitelaw, dean of Dunbar, secretary of king, William Murray of Tulibardin, kt, and John Carleil of Torthorwald, kt, William Loury, archdean of Brechin, and John Layng, vicar of Linlithgow.
(29) 20 Apr 1470. Bond by Colin Cambel of Glenurquha, kt, with consent of Duncan Cambell, his son and apparent heir, one of heirs of line of deceased John, Lord Lorne, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, for 6000 merks scots if said Duncan and his heirs ever turn against resignation of lands of Innerdonyng, Baldonyng, Kildonyng and others, in which Walter, Lord Innermeith, is now infeft, on resignation of said Colin, the 6000 merks being disposed of as in no 28 (above).
(30) 8 Feb 1470/1. Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery, in favour of Colin, Earl of Argyll, and Elizabeth, his spouse, in 20 merkland of Bordland of Saulyne in sheriffdom of Fife. Notary: James Darow, canon of cathedral of Dunblane. Witnesses: John Row, John Bennet, John MacAlexander, John Thome, William Mikylsone, Robert Mastertoune, William [Cafine], Stephen Roland, James Broun and John Lyale.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-04 · Part · 1471-1476
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(31) 16 Apr 1471. Notarial transumpt of bond, 29 Apr 1466, by Walter, Lord Lorne, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, to protect said Colin in possession of lands of Kippane, Muretoun and Myretoun in sheriffdom of Perth. Notary: Thomas Unthank, clerk, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses: Walter Yong, provost, and Alexander Gourle and Bartholomew Carnes, bailies of Edinburgh, Andrew Crawfurd, George Bartrem, John Carnis, George Pennicuik, George Carter, Alexander Richardsone, Laurence Talyefere and Henry Fowlis.
(32) 14 May 1471. Great seal charter granting to Colin, Earl of Ergile, offices of justiciary and sheriffship within bounds of lordship of Lorne. Not in RMS.
(33) 1 Jun 1471. Great seal charter granting Colin, Earl of Ergyle, 4 merkland of Torblarane in sheriffdom of Ergyle, formerly belonging to Bahag Nenyntouchirly. Witnesses: Andrew, Bishop of Glasgow, Thomas, Bishop of Aberdeen, William, Bishop of Orkney, keeper of privy seal, Andrew, Lord Avandale, chancellor, David, Earl of Craufurde, Lord Lyndesay, James, Lord Hammiltoune, John Culquhoune of that Ilk, kt, James Schaw of Saulchy, comptroller, Mr David Guthre of that Ilk, clerk of the rolls and register, Archibald Quhitelaw, archdean of Lothian, king’s secretary, and John Layng, rector of Suthec, treasurer. Incomplete in RMS, vol 2, no 1044. (Slightly damaged).
(34) 8 Jan 1478/9. Procuratory of resignation by Duncan Makan of Garvald, of lands of Garvald, Craginuer and others in Glasry, sheriffdom of Argyll, for new infeftment in favour of Colin, Earl of Ergile. (Badly damaged).
(35) 25 Feb 1472/3. Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by Alexander Gudlad, bailie for William Suderland of Berydale, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, of lands of Esterstrabrok.
(36) 18 Jan 1474/5. Charter by John Drummond of Cargyll to Colin, Earl of Argyll, of 10 merkland of lands of Fynwike and 20 merkland of Casle with mill in earldom of Lenax, sheriffdom of Stirling, and 20 merkland of Quholloch in earldom of Menteth, sheriffdom of Perth. Witnesses: Andrew, Lord Avandale, chancellor, David Kirkpatrick of Rokkelhed, William Drummonde, Robert Drummonde, Malcolm MakClere, Walter MakClere and Sir Patrick Clerksone, chaplain.
(37) 18 Jan 1474/5. Precept of sasine following on no 36 (above).
(38) 23 Apr 1475. Procuratory of resignation in hands of king by George, Lord Setoun, appointing John Haudene of Rusky, Gilbert Johnestone of Elphingstoune and Mr Anthony Murray, rector of Setoun, to resign lands of Estbernis in constabulary of Haddington, in favour of George Setoun and Marion Cambell, daughter of Colin, Earl of Argyll.
(39) 8 May 1475. Instrument of sasine following on no 37 (above). Notary: James Darow, priest, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses: John Halyburtoun, John Tore, Henry Michael, John Haune, Thomas Haune, Sir James Aysoun, chaplain, Robert Buchane, John Ra, James Schaw, Robert Eclis, Donald MakErune, Malcolm Tailyour, Thomas Mathesone, Celestine Millare, Donald MakVadach, Donald Kessasone, John Blare of Fynvik, Patrick MakClery, Walter MakCalpyn, John Dugalsone, James Tailyefer and Donald Aquhonyng.
(40) 28 Jul 1476. Charter by Patrick Murray of Westir Dowlawry to Colin, Earl of Argyll, of lands of wester Dowlawry in earldom of Stratherne, sheriffdom of Perth.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-05 · Part · 1479-1480
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(41) Missing.
(42) 29 Oct 1479. Great seal of confirmation of charter of Robert II, 24 May regnal year 12 [1382], to Gillespic Cambell and Colin, his son and heir, of lieutenancy and commissariat from Carndrome to Polgillippe and from Polmalferth to Lochlonge, in sheriffdom of Argyll. RMS, vol 2, no 1431.
(43) 12 May 1480. Letters by Bartholomew Carnis, burgess of Edinburgh, assigning to Colin, Earl of Argile, authority to receive from Alexander Forsithe of Nyde, 120 merks scots, due by reversion made by said Bartholomew to said Alexander of 6 merkland of Fulford.
(44) 26 Feb 1480/1. Great seal charter granting to Colin, Earl of Ergile, 160 merkland of Knapdale. RMS, vol 2, no 1464. (Badly Damaged)
(45) 26 Feb 1480/1. Instrument of sasine following on no 44 (above). (Damaged).
(46) 3 Sep 1481. Charter by Ellen Lochaw, relict of James Mentethe, to Colin, Earl of Argyll, of 2 tenements in burgh of Striveline, both north part of High Street, bounds specified. Witnesses: Alexander Cunynghame of Auchinbowy, provost, Thomas Narne, John Crag, David Bully, bailies, David Murray, dean of guild of said burgh, Matthew Forester, Duncan Forester, Herbert Murray, Adam Bully, Alexander Muschet, Richard Redehuch, James Redehuch, Alexander Nortoun, Thomas Cragingelt, John Aisone, John Broun, burgesses of said burgh, James Darow, chaplain and notary.
(47) 25 Jul 1483. Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by John Maxwell, son and apparent heir of John Maxwell of Nethirpollok, bailie for John Stewart of Dernle, in favour of Archibald MakEvyr of Penymore, bailie for Colin Cambell, Earl of Argyll, in lands of Dormonsyd in lordship of Dernle, sheriffdom of Renfrew. Notary: Henry Noriss, priest, St Andrews, diocese. Witnesses: Donald Makdunstlow, James Nelson, William Castillaw.
(48) 2 Jun 1498. Edinburgh. Great seal charter granting to Colin, Earl of Ergile, ward of all lands possessed by deceased Alexander Stewart of Avandale, with marriage of Andrew Stewart, son and heir of said Alexander, and of John Stewart, brother of said Andrew. Not in RMS.
(49) 3 Jul [1489]. Precept under quarter seal granting to Archibald Campbell, son and apparent heir of Colin, Earl of Ergile, lands of Auchintwerely and Dunnabok, with mill, and fishing on water of Clide, in earldom of Levenax, sheriffdom of Dunbarton, Over and Nether mains of Duthell, with milltown and mill, Brigend and others in sheriffdom of Renfrew, formerly pertaining to Robert, formerly Lord Lile. Sheriffs in that part; Patrick Buchquhannane, son apparent heir of Walter Buchquhannane of that Ilk, John Strivelin, son and apparent heir of John Strivelin of Craigbarnard, William Sommervale and Donald Campbell. Cf RMS, vol 2, no 1869.
(50) 9 Jan 1489/90. Extract great seal charter granting to Colin, Earl of Ergile, lands of Rosneth, in sheriffdom of Dunbarton. RMS, vol 2, no 1918.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-06 · Part · 1491-1493
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(51) 1 Apr 1491. Instrument of sasine following on no 50 (above). Notary: Alexander Dewar, priest, Dunkeld diocese. Witnesses: John Lyle of Ardardene, Thomas, the clerk of Rossneth, Patrick McGregor, Neil McKymme, John McNeyl of Stroucholyn, Duncan, son of Colin Campbele, and Maurice Bochannen.
(52) 9 Mar 1491/2. Charter by John Smolate, burgess of Dunbertane, to Colin, Earl of Ergile, of tenement in said burgh, on south side of High Street, (bounds specified). Witnesses: Mr Walter Abirnethy, provost of collegiate church of Dunbertane, John Stirling of Cragbarbard, Alan Stewart, Donald Campbell, Simon Neilsoun and Robert Fleming.
(53) 18 Nov 1491. Instrument of resignation and sasine by Roger Murray, bailie of burgh of Edinburgh, in name of Thomas Cheisholme and Marion Craufurd, his spouse, of tenement formerly belonging to David Crawfurd, on north side of High Street of Edinburgh, (bounds specified) and other property for new infeftment in favour of Adam Creichtoun of Kippendavy, procurator for Colin, Earl of Ergile.
(54) 8 Mar 1491/2. Procuratory of resignation following on no 52 (above). Procurators: John Strevinling, Nicholas Bowty, Walter Watsone, John Goldsmithe, John Abirnethy and Robert Fleming. (Damaged).
(55) 28 Mar 1492. Instrument of sasine following on no 54 (above). Notary: George Galbrath, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Robert Nobil of Ferme, Sir William Wane, priest, David Fallisdal, James Abyrnethy and William Lang, sergeant of burgh of Dumbarton.
(56) 8 Jan 1492/3. Special retour in favour of Archibald Campbell, as heir of deceased Colin, Earl of Ergile, Lord Campbell and Lorne, hid father, in lands of Kippane, Muretoun and Myretoun and others in sheriffdom of Perth.
(57) 19 Feb 1492/3. Precept of sasine by Patrick, Earl of Bothuile, Lord Halis, sheriff of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergile, as heir of deceased Colin, Earl of Ergile, his father, in lands of Meikle and Little Pinkertoun in barony of Dunbar.
(58) 23 Apr 1493. Procuratory of resignation by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in hands of king, of lands of Kippane, Myretoune and Muirtowne in sheriffdom of Perth.
(59) 20 Apr 1493– 29 Apr 1493. Instrument of sasine following on royal letters 27 March regnal year 5, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, appointing Adam Crechtoune of Kepandavy, Dougal Cambell, Archibald Thomsone, Robert Makbrek, John Sumervayll, William Lytylljhone and William Malcumsone, as attorneys for said Archibald, in all business, pleas and other causes; also recited is precept by William, Lord Rothvane, sheriff of Perth, addressed to Andrew Roivane, Michael Done, Thomas Chesame, John Benete, David Brysoun and William Done, mairs of said sheriffdom, charging them to give sasine to said Archibald in lands of Kyppane, Mourtoune and Myrtoune, and others 20 April 1493; thereafter sasine is given in lands of Quhytrigg and Cowlyes Know, 29 April 1493. Witnesses: John Benerych, John Benot, Walter Benerrech and Thomas Swane.
(60) 27 Apr 1493. Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by John Haldyne of Glenegliss in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergile, in lands of Cragbake. Notary: Andrew Conighame, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Alexander Spenss of Petyncref, Walter Haldane, Thomas Richardson, David Lyndissay, David Sumerwell and Robert MakBrek.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-07 · Part · 1493-1494
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(61) 6 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on royal letters in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in lands of Strachachie and Lochstrevenshead. (Very badly damaged, with later emendations).
(62) 7 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in Craginche in sheriffdom of Argyll. Notary: Alexander Dewar, priest, Dunkeld diocese. Sheriff in that part: John Streveling of Cragbernard. Witnesses: Michael McKallar, Gilchrist McKalle, John McKegarnelare, Donald McBaxtar, Archibald Uchiltre, John Makarthure, Finlay McLowkasse, John McKegragnisse, Gillespie McKynleyan and Angus McConoche.
(63) 10 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on precept under quarter seal, 25 April [1493], in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergile, as heir of deceased Colin, Earl of Ergile, his father, in baronies of Lochaw and Glenurquhay, Ovircowale, Kilmun and other lands, with offices of justiciar and chancellor, and ‘le crownerschippis’ of Argyll and Lorne, and lieutenancy of Argyll. Notary: David Rede, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Sir John Dewar provost of collegiate church of Kilmun, John Campbel, Robert Campbel, Duncan Campbel, William Summervell, Duncan Stewarde, Sir John Baxstare, Sir John Brakanrig and Sir Andrew Dunwode, priests.
(64) 4 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on precept from king in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in barony of Kilmun. Notary: Alexander Dewar, priest, Glasgow diocese. Sheriff in that part: John Streveling of Cragbarnarde. Witnesses: Sir John Dewar, provost of collegiate church of Kilmun, John Streveling, John Gillaspisone, John Campbel, Colin MacAngus, Neil Leich, Neil Dewar and Thomas Dennys.
(65) 22 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on precept by William, Lord Ruthven, sheriff of Perth, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergyle, in lands of Montdoy, Glenne and Dewletter in earldom of Menteth, sheriffdom of Perth. Notary: John Adamsone, priest, Dunblane diocese. Attorney: William Meklysone. Witnesses: William Deynr, Patrick Malcumson, John Malcumson, Donald Makrwarson, Donald Ayson, Donald McNeylson and Finlay Gilmore.
(66) 23 May 1493. Instrument following on precept under quarter seal in favour of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ergyll, 21 May 1493, as heir of deceased Colin, Earl of Ergyll, his father, in barony of Menstre in sheriffdom of Clakmannan. Notary: John Keyr, priest, Dunkeld diocese. Witnesses: Thomas MacAlexander, Andrew MacAlexander, Henry Powderlane, John Dic, Patrick Talyoure, James Ferg and Gilchrest Audten, ‘baronie sectore’.
(67) 24 May 1493. Instrument of sasine following on brieve of sasine from chancery in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergyle, in lands of Vester Dolary in earldom of Strathern, sheriffdom of Perth. Notary: John Adamsone, priest, Dunblane diocese. Witnesses: Michael Cristeson, Matthew Cosur, John Murdochson, Donald Henrison, Patrick Gray, Robert Sym, Adam Sym and Malise Scot.
(68) 17 Jul 1493. Precept of clare constat by John Haldane in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, as heir of deceased Colin, Earl of Argyll, his father, in lands of Innerusky. (Badly damaged).
(69) 31 Jan 1493/4. Charter by George, Bishop of Dunkeld, with consent of chapter thereof, to Archibald, Earl of Ergile, of Kirklands of Campbel alias Doler [Dollar] or Glowne, in barony of Dunkeld, sheriffdom of Fife. Witnesses: Walter Drummond, chancellor, William Levintoune, treasurer, David Abircromby, sub-dean, Thomas Lyn, John Laikok, Walter Lesly, Thomas Huntar, George Ferne and Thomas Smalum, canons of church of Dunkeld, John Narne, John Scot, notaries, and David Cummyn of Coute, Alexander Cummyn, son and apparent heir of said David, Thomas Moncur.
(70) 4 Feb 1493/4. Instrument of sasine following on no 69 (above). Notary: Alexander Masse, priest, Aberdeen diocese. Witnesses: Duncan Cambele of Glenurquhay, Robert Stewart of Killebrochane, Mr George Fearne, canon of Dunkeld, Sir Andrew Cunnynghame, rector of Lochquho, Alexander Bannermane, Richard Broune and John Robertsone esquires.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-08 · Part · 1494-1497
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(71) Missing.
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(74) 5 Apr 1494. Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by Patrick Redhuche, bailie of Stirling, in favour of Archibald Campbell, son and heir of deceased Colin Campbell, Earl of Ergile, in tenement on north part of High Street of Stirling, and one on the south side of said street. Notary: Dougal Cosour, priest, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses: Alan Stewart, John Aysoune, Thomas Narne, John Crage, David Summervel, Archibald Uchtre, Charles Makarthne, Donald Campbell, William Campbell.
(75) 28 Jun 1494. Charter by Elizabeth Mentethe, Lady of Rusky, spouse of deceased John Napar of Merchanistoun, with consent of Archibald Napar of Merchanistoun, son and apparent heir of granter, to Archibald, Earl of Argyll, of half lands of Inchirnamrusky, and others in sheriffdom of Ergyll. Witnesses: George Hume of Atoune, Roderick McLeod of Lewis, Patrick Buchanan, son and heir of Walter Buchannane of that Ilk, Alexander Ramsay, kt, Ninian Stewart, sheriff of Bute, George Hume, son of said George, Patrick Haliburtoune, Sir Malcolm McYlkere, dean of Lismore, Sir John Napire, and James Young, notary. (Slightly damaged).
(76) nd. Letters of sasine by Colin Campbel of Ardenteni, son of the knight, bailie in that part, appointed by Archibald, Earl of Ergile, narrating that he gave sasine to Archibald, son of Duncan [Ma]Alar, in lands of Correis, Glaslaid and Gars… and Crumsawene Moyr. Witnesses: Donald Swarach, Donald McGiluff McRanald, Patrick McGiluff, Duncan, son of Patrick, Patrick Gil[ ]oyn, Neil McEvyn, Malmore Mcyntyr, Patrick McNelous and Gilneff MacFynbys.
(77) 3 Jul 1495. Great seal charter granting Duncan Forestare of Skipinche, kt, comptroller, lands of Skipinche with castle and other lands in lordship of Knapdale, sheriffdom of Terbert. RMS, vol 2, no 2261.
(78)11 May 1497. Great seal charter of confirmation of charter, 18 July 1495, by Archibald, Earl of Ergile, to Ewen MakCorcadill, of lands of Fanene, Schillachane, Craginterf and Corywrannaran in earldom and sheriffdom of Ergile, in excambion for Edderlin and others in said earldom and sheriffdom. RMS, vol 2, no 2353.
(79) 11 May 1497. Copy great seal charter of confirmation of charter 31 Jan 1493/4, in form of indenture, no 69 (above). RMS, vol 2, no 2354.
(80) 11 May 1497 Great seal charter of confirmation of charter, 14 July 1495, by Ewen Makcorgadill of Eddirlin to Archibald, Earl of Ergile, of lands of Eddirlin and others. RMS, vol 2, no 2352.

GB 3452 ARG-04-03-05-09 · Part · 1497-1499
Part of Campbell family, Dukes of Argyll, Papers

(81) 17 Jun regnal year 10 [1497]. Precept under quarter seal addressed to John MakNeill of Stronquhillyne, Archibald Uchiltre, Gillegynme MakNeill and Alpin MakAne, bailies of Cowale in that part, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Ergile, of lands of Connochra, extending to 2 merks 6s and 8d land, of old extent, in bailiery of Cowaell, formerly belonging to Gilchrist Lawmond, and resigned by him.
(82) 17 Jun 1497. Great seal charter granting to Archibald, Earl of Ergile, lands of Connochra in bailiery of Cowell. RMS, vol 2, no 2363.
(83) 19 Jun 1497. Instrument narrating that Sir Malcolm Salmond compeared before Archibald, Earl of Ergile, and renounced al claim to deanery of Lismore, and vicarage thereof, in hands of Pope Alexander VI. Notary: Andrew Cungham, priest, Glasgow diocese. Witnesses: Duncan Campbell of Glenurquhay, John MakCoile of [Pyrayne], Duncan Campbell, son and heir of Colin Campbell of Ilingische, and Alexander Campbell, [notary].
(84) [1 Jun 1497]. Contract of wadset in form of indenture between Archibald, Earl of Argyll, and Gilchrist Lamond of Innerneilbeg, Killdawa and Inneraweggan. (Badly damaged). RMS, Vol 2, no 2402.
(85) 7 Dec 1497. Great seal charter of confirmation of charter, 7 Dec 1497, by John Culquhone of Luss, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in lands of Inverquhapill in Glasinfurd, and lands of Cylat, in sheriffdom of Argyll, with other lands, and staff of St Munde called Deowray. (Badly damaged). RMS, vol 2, no 2385.
(86) 7 Dec 1497. Instrument of resignation by John Couchquhone of Luss of all claim to tenement of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, in burgh to Stirling, in favour of said Archibald. Notary: Thomas Kyrkcaldy, priest, St Andrews. Witnesses: William Menteth of Kerss, kt, James Menteth, provost of said burgh, John Strivelin, Adam Crechtoune, James Strivelinge, Andrew Quhit, Patrick Couchquhone, John Campbell, Charles MakArthure, John Menteth, Thomas Clerksoune, Archibald Thomsoune, John Lennax, Alan Stewart and Sir Andrew Cunynghame, rector of Louchquhow.
(87) 11 Dec 1497. Instrument of sasine following on no 85 (above). Notary Malcolm MakGilleker, priest, diocese of Lismore. Witnesses: Donald Campbell Knichtson, Neil Lege, Kenneth MakNeill, Humphrey Culquhoune, John MakNeill, officer of Kilmune, Duncan MakLess and Gilchrist McGillemonde.
(88) 31 Mar 1498. Resignation by Gilchrist Lawmond of Innerneilbeig in hands of James V of lands of Innerneilbeg and Glak, lands of Kildalvan in bailiery of Coyall, lands of Innerdaviggane in sheriffdom of Ergile, with office of crownship from Coyall to water of Altnaskenne. Procurators: Adam Crechtone of Ruwendane, kt, Charles McArture, Finlay McInnab of Stronhaif and Archibald Uchtre, Witnesses: Ewan Oig, ‘archipoeta’, Dougal McAne McAlister, Thomas Montgumry, John Lynsay, Charles MakArture and Duncan MakClugas.
(89) 1498. Notarial transcript of charter by John Scrymgeour, kt, laird of Glasfrode, to Dormond Fenissoune, of lands of Blarbete and le Stouk in Stronkillene, and south half of lands of Ardneblath. Notary: John Finlosoun, priest, St Andrews diocese. Witnesses to transcript: William Schaw, Patrick Houstoune, John Custumer, elder and younger, and Donald Arthursoun.
(90) 12 May 1492. Charter by John Skrymgeour of Glassrie, MA, to Colin, Earl of Argyll, of lands of Achulebeg and others in barony of Glassrie, sheriffdom of Ergile, Witnesses: Adam Crechtoun of Kypandavy, William Summerville, Sir Andrew Cunynghame, rector of Lochhow, Donald Campbell and Archibald Uchiltrie. (Damaged).
(91) 18 Mar 1498/9. Rothsay in Bute. Great seal charter by James IV, on reaching 25 years, to Duncan Forestare, kt, of lands, castle and fortalice of Skipinche, and others, in lordship of Knapdale, sheriffdom of Terbert. Witnesses: William, Bishop of Aberdeen, keeper of privy seal, George, Earl of Huntle, Lord Badeyenache, chancellor, Archibald, Earl of Ergile, Lord Campbell and Lorne, master of household, Patrick, Earl of Boithuile, Lord Halis, Alexander, Lord Hume, chamberlain, Robert Lundy of Balgony, kt, treasurer, Mr Richard Murehede, dean of Glasgow, secretary, Mr Walter Drummond, dean of Dunblane, clerk of rolls, register and council.
(92) 10 Mar 1499/1500. Charter by ‘Ewerus’ Campbel of Stronquhor to Archibald Campbel, Earl of Ergil, of 2 merkland of old extent of west part of Stronquhor next Innorglyn, in barony of Stronquhor, sheriffdom of Ergil. Witnesses: Patrick Gurlay, Duncan McCallar, Patrick Naper and Neil McCallar.
(93) 29 Mar regnal year 11 [1499]. Precept of sasine under quarter seal in favour of John MakKane of Ardnamorchane, of various lands in island of Ila.
(94) 29 Mar 1499. Castle of Terbert. Great seal charter granting John MacKane the lands of Ardnamurchane in sheriffdom of Inverness, formerly held by said John from John, formerly lord of the Isles. Witnesses: William, Bishop Of Aberdeen, keeper of privy seal, George, Earl of Huntle, Lord Badyenache, chancellor, Archibald, Earl of Ergill, Lord Campbell and Lorne, master of household, Matthew, Earl of Lenax, Lord Dernle, Alexander, Lord Hume, chamberlain, James, Lord Hamiltoune, John, Lord Drummond, Robert Lundy of Balgony, kt, treasurer, Mr Richard Murhede, dean of Glasgow, secretary, Walter Drummond, dean of Dunblane, clerk of rolls, register and council.
(95) 20 May 1499. Letters by George, abbot of Dunfermline, with consent of chapter, setting in tack to Archibald, Earl of Ergile, lands of Uvir Kinneddir in lordship of Dunfermling, sheriffdom of Fiff, for 19 years.