| Description | Has written to Monblary concerning 'lands of N.', probably divided from Barony of Troup, according to George Keith; has received letter from James Hay; regrets that Lords have given the minister of Aberdour more than original agreement made by Hattoun; requests Duff to use influence especially with Lord Elchis or Miltoun; Mr Hay has gone to Dublin where he 'will clear himself of some allegations on which our process stands'; refers to Mr Allardice as 'a very troublesom litigious man', considers Duff 'has taken a very right way with your friends at Edinburgh'. |