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Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1079) Letter, Edinburgh, Rev. Charles Littlejohn to Bishop [Archibald] Campbell. As to college seals; comment on unspecified book belonging to Bishop Campbell; with facsimile signature.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1096) Letter, Newton, Patrick Edmonstone to unnamed Bishop. Asks the Bishop to preach to the local congregation the following Sunday. "If you are not to preach in a cloak you must bring a gown with you".

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1094) Letter, Old Rain, Alexander Tower to Rt. Rev. John Alexander, Bishop of Dunkeld. Gives news of family well-being and congratulates the Bishop "upon the honourable dignity" which he has "arrived to".

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1093) Letter, Glasgow, Rev. George Graeme to Rev. John Alexander at Alloa. Thanks him for renouncing his claim to Rev. Ninian Niving's assistance, allowing the latter to help Graeme - "an instance of uncommon kindness and generosity". Expresses concern over Niving's step-daughter being taken dangerously ill.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1092) Letter. Third part. David Scott to Rev. (Bishop) Robert Keith at Edinburgh. Informs him that the Crail congregation has invited Robert Lindsay to succeed Mr Lyon and asks for the Bishop's compliance.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1091) Letter, 23 April, 1740, Falkland, Rev. Thomas Young to Bishop Robert Keith at Edinburgh. Informs the Bishop of recent events in his life and expresses his desire to meet the Bishop to receive instructions from him.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1090) [1] Letter, 25 March, 1738, Muldery, Rev. Alexander Cheyne to Rev. James Allan. Informs him of his desire to be transferred to Stonehaven, since he cannot serve his "present cure without being reduced to straits", and asks for a demission from his present charge of Murray, since it will be left vacant. [2] Letter, 4 April, 1738, Rev. James Allan to Rev. Alexander Cheyne. Replies to letter of 25 March. Asks Cheyne to reconsider his decision to move because the Diocese will be left short of presbyters. There is also a note from the back of the paper, possibly in Bishop Dunbar's hand, which advises the congregation at Murray to pursue the matter of Mr Cheyne's leaving at a forthcoming meeting of the Bishops.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1089) Certificate of marriage, 6 August, 1737, Edinburgh, between Alexander Skeen and Margaret Leslie. Rev. Robert (or David) Strange, Minister. Robert Craig and Janet Anglie, witnesses.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1088) Letter, Carsebank, Rev. David Guthrie to a Bishop (probably Bishop Rattray). Apologies for not writing, especially after having received valuable papers from the Bishop.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century: Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919.

(1087) Letter, Edinburgh, Rev. Alexander Hunter, to the Rt. Rev. Dr Rattray at Craighall. Refers to various matters, including a letter delivered to an Ordinary and the implications of the reply.

Dean William Leslie Christie

Letters and papers from the Episcopal Chest bearing on the Clergy of the 18th Century

Miscellaneous MSS nos. 1078-1123 [excluding 1113-1120], 1711-1764 and MSS nos. 467-483, 1690-1727. Transcribed c.1919. (1078) Letter, St. Andrews, Fra[ncis] Pringle [Professor of Greek, St. Leonard's College], to Rev. Charles Littlejohn, Minister of the Gospel at Edinburgh. As to seals and foundation of University of St. Andrews; with facsimile signature.

Dean William Leslie Christie

(1077) Letter, Edinburgh, [Bishop] John Gillan to unidentified correspondent ["probably Bishop Archibald Campbell"]. Encloses papers which may "be of some use for representing the tyranny and injustice of our Presbyterians". Refers to accusations again...

(1077) Letter, Edinburgh, [Bishop] John Gillan to unidentified correspondent ["probably Bishop Archibald Campbell"]. Encloses papers which may "be of some use for representing the tyranny and injustice of our Presbyterians". Refers to accusations against Episcopal Clergy

Dean William Leslie Christie

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