History of the family of Seton during eight centuries > Volume 2

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Muschat, son and heir apparent of the said George. At Halyroodhouse, 18th January 1564.
—Vol. xxxii. fol. 139.
Letter of Gift to William Seytoun of Meldrum of all goods which pertained to William
Seytoun of Cottoun, and were escheated through his being, or when it shall happen him to
be, fugitive from the law, convict, or at the home, for art and part of the slaughter of the late
William Gordon, at Gordounsmylne, alias the Newmilne, committed on 2nd September
instant. At Dundee, the 8th September 1564. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 51.
Ratification of Tack by Robert, commendator of the Abbey of Holyroodhouse, and con-
vent thereof, to Robert Seytoun, son lawful of the late George, Lord Seytoun, by Dame Maria
Peir his spouse, of the teind-sheaves of the lands of Greendyks, in the parish of Tranent,
for nineteen years. Tack dated 6th, and ratification 20th, January 1563-4. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 61.
Grant of Yearly Pension of £100 to William Seytoun, pursuevant, on account of his
infirmity and sickness ' contracted by him throw continewall service alsweile done be him to
oure said soverane ladyis umquhile derrest moder as to hir Majesteis self in thair Cunzehouse,'
etc., which pension is to be paid out of the readiest of their Majesties' customs of the Trone
of Edinburgh. At Halyroodhouse, 4th August 1565. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 85.
Letter of Gift for good services rendered by George, Lord Seytoun, to their Majesties, to
Alexander Seytoun, son of the said George, of the priory of Pluscardin, in the diocese of
Moray. At Dunfermline, 17th September 1565. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 98.
Precept for Remission to George, Lord Seytoun, John Seytoun of Carraldstoun his
brother, George Seytoun in Tranent, and Alexander Seytoun, laird of Touch, brothers, for
art and part of the slaughter of Francis Douglas of Borg, in the month of December last.
At Edinburgh, 21st September 1565. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 99.
Precept for confirmation of a charter granted by Mr. William Scott of Balwery to
Christopher Seytoun of Kirkland of Stramiglo in liferent, and Alexander Seytoun, his natural
son, and the heirs of his body lawfully procreate ; whom failing, to the heirs and assignees of
the said Christopher, of the lands of Wester Pitloure and Auchenary, lying in the barony of
Stramiglo and shire of Fife. At Edinburgh, 6th July 1565. — Vol. xxxiii. fol. 126.
Letter of Gift to James Seton, younger of Tulch, of the escheat of all goods, etc., which
pertained to John, Archibald, and Alexander Dogs, now at the home, and the said Alexander
being fugitive from the law, by virtue of letters raised at the instance of William Bell, burgess
of Stirling, for not finding of surety of lawburrows that he should be harmless and skaithless
of them ; and the said Alexander for remaining at home treasonably from the host and army
summoned to convene at Stirling on 30th September last. At Edinburgh, 23rd January
1565-6. — Vol. xxxiv. fol. 41.
Letter of Gift to George, Lord Seytoun, first Master of the Royal Household, of all goods
which pertained to Robert Bog, now escheated through his being denunced rebel and put to
the horn, as fugitive from the law, for art and part of the slaughter of George Hammiltoun, son
of William Hamiltoun of Pardoven. At Edinburgh, 6th February 1565-6. — Vol. xxxiv. fol. 52.
Letter of Gift to William Seytoun of Meldrum of the ward of all lands which pertained to
the deceased George Seytoun, portioner of Kingudie, lying in the lordship of Gareauch and
sheriffdom of Aberdeen ; together also with the gift of the marriage of William Seytoun, son
and heir of the said George. At Edinburgh, 19th February 1565-6. — Vol. xxxiv. fol. 57.
Letter of Gift to George, Lord Seytoun, H.M. first Master of the Household, of all goods
which pertained to James Johnston of Elphingstoun, now at the horn, for not compearing
before the Lords to answer to certain charges. At Edinburgh, 17th May 1566. — Vol.
xxxiv. fol. 81.
Letter of Gift to Dame Marie Pear, Lady Seytoun, of all goods which pertained to
Constantine Stevenson and Agnes Pollok, now at the horn, by letters at the instance of Mr.
Henrie Kinross, procurator-fiscal, before the Commissaries of Edinburgh, and Janet Paterson
for her interest, charging the said Constantine and Agnes to cease cohabiting with one another,
conform to the Commissaries' decreet given thereupon. At Edinburgh, 17th July 1566. —
Vol. xxxv. fol 55.
Licence to John Seytoun of Auchinhuif to remain at home from ' Oistis, raidis,' etc., for
all the days of his life ; providing always that he provide and send an able man in his stead.
At Edinburgh, 20th July 1566. — Vol. xxxv. fol. 59.
Letter of Gift to David Seytoun of Parbroith of the ward and non-entry of all lands which