Genealogical collections concerning the sir-name of Baird, and the families of Auchmedden, Newbyth, and Sauchton Hall in particular

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proper moneyis, by and attour the charge of the taking and transporting of the
Ladie Rothernay, and others rebellis, fra time to time, as alsua in the persute and
searching for the brokin men and other imployments, as his Maiestie's service
required: And whereas, by Act of Counsell of the 15th of Januar last, and by
ane letter direct to the supplicant for delyverie of the hous to the Marques of
Huntlie, the saids Lords hes declared that the charges bestowed be the supplicant,
upon taking and keeping of the said hous, sail be thankfullie repaid upone his
accompts ; and seeing he hes used his best moyen, friendship, and endeavours to
approve his dewtie and obedience to the said Lords in this service, humbelie
desyring, thairfor, the saids Lords, be Act of Counsell, to approve and allow of his
said service, and to give order for recall and tymous payment to him of his
debursements, according to his accompt, lykeas at more lenth is conteanit in the
said supplication ; quhilk being read, heard, and considderit be the saids Lords, and
they advised thairwith, the Lords of Secret Counsell allowes and approves of the
said supplicant his service foresaid, and hes recommendit, and be the tenour heirof
recommends, to Johne Erie of Traquhair, deputie thesaurar to this kingdome, the
payment and satisfactioun of the supplicant, according to his accompt, after tryell
and consideration of the same, and warrands thairof.
IV.
Notes of charters relating to the name of Baird, from the MS. Index to the
Register of the Great Seal, in the Library of Writers to the Signet, Edinburgh.
1306 to 1741.
Boll 1, No. 79. 1306—1329. (Eeign of Eob. Bruce.) Carta Eoberto de Bard baronie de
Cambusnaytban.
Book 6, No. 15. 2nd July, 1465. Carta Martino de Barde terrarum de Halidounbill.
Book 13, No. 529. 11th July, 1502. Carta confirmationis Jonete Bard terrarum de Cloncbe-
rucbre, etc.
Book 14, No. 309. 26 Jan. 1506-7. Carta Gilberto Barde terrarum de Kilkenze, Kilkerane, et
Makmertinstoun.
Book 26, No. 128. 1st June, 1537. Carta Willielmo Bard de Sidde piscarie terrarum de Baucblaw
super aqua de Doverne. Banff.
Book 27, No. 145. lUh March, 1540-41. Carta Jonete Bard filie et beredi quondam Alani Bard
de Kirkwood, terrarum de Kirkwood. Lanark.