Description | "Autograph explanatory letter by John Hay, parson of Rathven anent the Patronage of Dundurcas, saying that his predecessor, Mr Wm. Scrouggy, parson of Rathven, had presented thereto that he (de facto) had done so himself as acknowledged patron by Bishop Colin Falconer - when old Mr Rae of Dunduras died ... very curious". [Above taken from 19th century wrapper] Letter written to Reverend John Gilchrist, minister at Keith. |