| Description | Miscellaneous correspondence and legal papers, 1592-1752. Including:
Marriage contract between Alexander Burnett of Leys and Elizabeth Burnett his sister, on the one part, and Mr James Skeyne of Wester Corss and Mr Gilbert Skeyne, his Son. Crathes, 26th July 1592.(incomplete)
Bond by Mr Gilbert Burnett, son of deceased Alexander Burnett of Leyis, to Alexander Burnett of Leyis, his brother, in payment of all legacies and other sums pertaining to him through the decease of his parents, 5th August 1597.
Letter to Sir Alexander Burnett of Leyis from the Earl of Dunfermline concerning allegations to the king that the ministers at the assembly of Aberdeen " did nothing... bot that quhilk Mr Johne Forbes had my advyse counsall and consent to befoir". He does not believe that Forbes has done him "ayne sic wrang", and does not feel he will be held responsible by the king for events at Aberdeen. The King , he believes, is anxious that there should be no assembly until after parliament is concluded. Discusses events in some detail, and seeks any comment on matters that Burnett has to offer. His wife has given birth to a daughter the previous day. Dunfermline, 18th April 1606.
Same correspondents as above. Dunfermline is anxious that Burnett should not behave "straitlye and hardlye" towards the earl of Angus concerning " his teind selver quhilk was a pairt of the tak". Edinburgh, 6th August 1605.
Same correspondents as above. Thanks Burnett very cordially for his letter in which he expresses great contentment at Dunfermline's fortunate and happy return home. Dunfermline has renewed his acquaintance with the Marquess of Hamilton prior to the latter's departure to Hamilton. Discusses in detail legal and estate matters of common interest.
Letter pertaining to Lord Seaton and Fyvie on legal matters. Edinburgh, 19th April 1598.
Marquess of Hamilton to Burnett, concerning a pension to one of his servitors, to be paid by Burnett. Aberbrothock, 27th september 1609.
Duncan Burnett, to Thomas Burnett, younger of Leys, on social matters, 11 th September 1614.
W. Guild (Marischall College, Aberdeen) thanking Burnett for his "pious and truelie godlie disposition especiallie for advancement of learning and chaitable supporting of the indigent and otherwise unable to prosecute their studies", 3rd December 1647.
Helen Barham to Sir Thomas Burnett of Leys, introducing herself as a kinswoman, and stating that she has a bond of her husband's granted by Burnett's father, for which she has received no money for many years and seeking a meeting. Edinburgh, 22 nd July 1681.
Jams Morison, provost, and T Blackwell, principal, to Sir Alexander Burnett of Leys concerning money which he wishes to borrow from Bishop Burnett's donation. Aberdeen, 22nd November 1752.
Discharge signed by General George Middleton, exempting the lairds of Leys, elder and younger, from quarterage, on account of the wasting of their land by rebels. The Bog, 9th July 1647. (In custody of the National Trust).
Discharge by the Earl Marischall in the name of the committee of the north, to Sir Thomas Burnett of Leyis and his son, exempting them in the same terms as the discharge noted above. Aberdeen, 29th October 1646 (In custody of the National Trust).
Undertaker's account for the funeral of William Burnett, 18th May 1700. (In custody of the National Trust). |