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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFonds
Ref NoMS 2024
TitleList of Leaders of Horse in Banff, commanded by the Laird of Philorth
Datec. 1660 - 1669
Extent1 item (0.01 linear metres)
Administrative HistoryThe Laird of Philorth 'younger' referred to in the document is probably Alexander Fraser, son of Alexander Fraser, 9th Laird of Philorth (Aberdeenshire), died c 1637, who succeeded to the barony of Saltoun in 1669 and died in 1693.
SourcePresented by J.M. Bulloch, (1867-1938), literary critic. John Malcolm Bulloch was born in Aberdeen in 1867, the son of John Bulloch who edited 'Scottish Notes and Queries'. He contributed to 'Scottish Notes and Queries' from an early age, and graduated MA from Aberdeen in 1888. Active in student affairs, he was one of the originators of the Students’ Song Book in 1891 and worked on student magazines, thus paving the way for a career in journalism. Though he edited several illustrated papers, he eventually found his niche as a literary and theatrical critic in London, donating most of the books he reviewed to Aberdeen University Library. He also maintained his interest in the history of the North-East and produced scholarly works on the family of Gordon and the Territorial Army. He died in 1938, and his funeral took place in King’s College Chapel, Aberdeen. The manuscript was initially catalogued in September 1939.
DescriptionList of 'Leaders of Horse within the shyre off Banffe to be commanded by the Laird off Philorth younger': gives names of 34 noblemen, lairds or their ladies in Banffshire with the numbers of horses or bodies of horsemen which they are to supply. Endorsed: 'Helpers for horss in ye scheyre and for ye foot Johne Anderson.'

[The manuscript appears from internal evidence to belong to the second half of the 17th century, probably 1660-1669.]
AppraisalThis material has been appraised in line with normal procedures.
AccrualsNone expected.
Access StatusOpen
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LanguageEnglish
Physical DescriptionThe manuscript is badly torn and in need of repair.
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