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].
6 November, 1788, Patrick Rose, Arbroath to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Quotes an extract from an account by Bishop Strachan relating to election of Brown to the position of Bishop. Relates to the possibility of union with the English church. [pp.173-177].
Patrick Rose, Arbroath to Robert Spark, Bervie. Relates to arrangements for supplying various congregations during the absence of the Bishop. [pp.177-181].
Patrick Rose to Robert Spark, Drumlithie. Relates to the attempts by the Episcopal Church in Scotland to have the penal statutes against them removed. [pp.181-187].
Notes concerning the Rev. Alexander Cheyne, Minister of the Gospel at Stonehaven Episcopal Chapel, 1737, 1738-1741, Rev. Robert Thomson, 17??-1737, and Rev. John Ramsay, 1741-1744, with facsimile signatures and extracts c.1910.
Notices of the Rev. John Watt, once duly qualified Minister of the Episcopal Church (Qualified Congregation) of Stonehaven. Also of Rev. Robert Memess who succeeded him. Entries dated from c.1749; with related correspondence, 1909-1921.
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].
Transcript: 'A Representation of the State of the Church in North Britain as to Episcopacy and Liturgy and of the sufferings of the Orthodox and Regular Clergy from the Enemies of Both. But more Especially of the Episcopal Churches within the Diocese and Shire of Aberdeen. To which is prefixed (A Disquisition concerning Ecclesiastical Censures, etc.)'. London: printed for, W. & I. Innys. 1718. With explanatory annotations by Christie and others, and index of persons and places. Transcript not dated.
A Translation of 'Summula Catechismi' to be found in the Rudimenta Pietatis, [bound up with 'a short introduction to Grammar']. Edinburgh, 1713. Transcript not dated.
Transcripts of 3 pamphlets: 'Case of the present Afflicted Clergy in Scotland truly represented by a lover of the Church and his country'. London, 1690. 'An Historical Relation of the late General Assembly held at Edinburgh, 16 October - 13 November, 1690, in a letter from a person in Edinburgh to his friend in London'. London, 1691. Transcribed c.1912.
Letters of William Young from Mill of Forest, Cheltenham and London, to James Young, London, Aberdeen. Mainly personal and faimily news. Transcript not dated.
Black Book'; notes on Stonehaven Episcopal Church. Extracts from Episcopal records and published works, dated c.1700-1906, concerning genealogies of clergy and others with related notes and correspondence. Includes list of 18th century Stonehaven freemasons. Compiled 1899-1908.
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].
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].