| Description | Bond of provision: Charles Gordon of Buthlaw to Alexander and James Gordon, his sons; 6000 merks each payable after father’s death, being all they may claim from his estate or that of their mother Jean Udny, deceased, with deduction of any advances made should they go abroad. Signed at Newtyle; a codicil dated Aberdeen, 21 March 1747, is added. Respects discharge granted to James Gordon on his going abroad. A marginal note signed by Charles Gordon at Newtyle on 3 February 1757 records payment to James of £200 Stg. as part of his portion sent to Jamaica. |