| Description | Bundle of correspondence by Bishop Kilgour, Peterhead, 1769 - 1783 (originals and copies). Including:
Copy of a letter by the Bishop to [?Brechin presbyters], concerning the want of a proper ordinary for the Diocese of Brechin, and the difficulties inherent in promoting Dr Abernethy to that dignity, Peterhead, 6 December 1783;
Excerpt for a letter by [? Bishop Kilgour] concerning the Brechin election, 22 May 1777;
Letter by the Bishop to [blank] concerning the closure of the Bishop's chapel and that of Fraserburgh, due to the placement of Mr Sangster at Lonmay, albeit the people of Lonmay "can reap very little spiritual benefit from Mr Sangster's ministry, who we hear is scarce in safety to be seen amongst them". Asks the addressee to remove Sangster from Lonmay altogether, when they hope, by application to be able to re-open the chapel. 11 December 1770. |