| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MARISCHAL/1/1/1/2/12 |
| Alt Ref No | MSM 387/1/12 |
| Title | Abstract of foundation and other principal charters of the college |
| Date | 1786 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Abstract of the Foundation and other Charters of the College, drawn up by Professor Stuart in 1786 when Marischal College took steps towards applying for a Royal Visitation.
Itemised list of content:
1. Foundation Charter
2. Act of the General Assembly of the Kirk, dated at Dundee, 26th April 1593
3. Act of parliament dated at Edinburgh the 21st of July 1593
4. Act of parliament dated Edinburgh the 20th March 1661
5. Charter of ratification and Novodamus by William Earl Marischal dated at Fetteresso the 7th of October 1623
6. Sasine following ? in favour of Mr Patrick Dun, principal of the said College dated 25th October 1623
7. Charter of Charles I dated at Hollyrood house November the 8th 1641
8. Charter by the Protector under his Great Seal dated the 18th of June 1658.
9. Sasine thereon taken by the Principal of both Colleges respectively in name of the whole members dated the 22nd July 1658
10. Gift by King William under the Great Seal dated November 30th 1699 |
| Access Status | Open |
| Physical Description | Two folios, 8 pages. Manuscript. |