| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 2264/24 |
| Title | Copy of draft of a letter by Mr Rose likely to the Minister of Cullen referring to the Brannan Stone |
| Date | 28 August 1835 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Heavily corrected copy or draft of letter from Banff (unsigned and unfinished) by Mr Rose according to pencil endorsement [? by Dr Stuart or Mr Cramond] probably to the minister of Cullen or Bog....; referring to the Brannan Stone. Reference is made to MS in history of Banff by the writer's father. [? therefore letter by Patrick Rose?]. Various queries are answered according to some questionnaire sent. Discusses origin of family of Ogilvy of Boyne and Earls of Findlater & Seafield; Disruption of the parishes of Banff & Boyndie; Thanedom or Barony of Boyne; Forest of Boyn; Barrelmaud & Blairmaud; Brannan Stanes; re relationships Robt. Sharp of Ordens, Sheriff Clerk of Banffshire to Archbishop James Sharp - brother not father. |
| Access Status | Open |