Pat Rose, Arbroath to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Calls Spark to a meeting to discuss the situation with regard to the events in Italy [the death of Charles Edward Stuart]. [pp.161-165].
14 January, 1788, Pat Rose, Arbroath to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Quotes part of a letter by the new bishop of Edinburgh. [William Abernethy Drummond?] which explains his reasons for preferring Edinburgh to Brechin. [pp.157-159].
David Fife and James Dundas, Dundee and Montrose to Bishop Smith. Relates to a dispute over the usages, the deposition of David Fife by Bishop Rait and relations with the English Church. [pp.9-23].
24 August, 1744, David Fife to Bishop Smith. His congregation has lately made 'a very noble stand' in Defence of the Church of England. [pp.49-51]. [Enclosing note sent with letter of 27 July].
Volume of transcripts of letters bearing on the history of Brechin Diocese. With additional notes by William L. Christie. The volume contains: [page numbers in brackets].
27 July, 1744, the presbyters of Edinburgh to Bishop Keith. Relates to the presbyters' previous request for a mandate to elect a bishop and their fears over the encroachment of their rights by the bishops and the use of the English Liturgy. [pp.25-47]. [Enclosed with letter of 18 August].
4 April, 1781, Bishop Innes to Robert Spark, Redmire. Relates to a possible dispute over Spark's charge between "the party that are for Laurencekirk and the congregation at Redmire". [pp.57-59].
A. Jamieson, Marykirk to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Relates to the election of a bishop for Brechin. Encloses transcript of letter from George Gleig declining office of bishop of Brechin of 16 November, 1786. [pp.143-151].
James Brown (and Mr Jamieson), Marykirk to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Serves as introduction for James Norval and relates to the settlement of a clergyman for Drumlithie. [pp.133-137].
18 June, 1785, Bishop Robert Kilgour, Peterhead to James Brown, Montrose. Relates to the election of a bishop for the diocese of Brechin and John Strachan's non acceptance of the charge. [pp.119-121].
6 December, 1783, Bishop Robert Kilgour, Peterhead possibly to the presbyters of Brechin. Relates to the election of Dr William Abernethy Drummond as Bishop of Brechin. [pp.91-95].
Bishop Robert Kilgour, Peterhead to Robert Spark, Montrose. Approves their [Patrick Rose, Mr Jamieson and Robert Spark] caution "with regard to matter of Dundee" and mentions "giving supply to the congregation at Drumlithe". [pp.115-117].
