| Description | Extract[taken by Patrick Chalmers from registers of sheriffdom of Aberdeen, as sheriff clerk) of registration at Aberdeen on 17 Aug 1638 at the instance of Alex. Davidson as procurator for George Morisone, bailie, burgess of Aberdeen, of assignation by Morisone at Aberdeen on 5 Nov. 1637 respecting obligation by late John Gordon of Rothiemay and John Gordon, younger, of Buckie, as cautioner, of 24 and 25 May 1630 for 300 merks principal (reg. 8 Dec. 1635) to Morisone in favour of Robert Gordon of Condrainie (in return for unspecified sum). Clauses are included relieving cautioner and allowing assignee to take legal action if necessary against heirs etc. of said late John Gordon of Rothiemay. Extract to be given of writ as registered to John Gordon, younger, of Buckie, for his relief. [On paper in O.Sc.] |