Mariners Account Book 1652 – 1696
Att Dundie the twelve day of May jajvi fyve yeares (1675)
Which day in ane Most frequent Meetteing of the Maisters and Mariners of Dundie with ye unanimous
consent Maist Alec Dye chosen to the office in plaice of Watsone as Deacon of the said fraternity the right
Honorale Sir Charles Maitland of Stratton Thesaurer Depute of Scotland Constable of Dundie and of the
senutors of the colledge of justice who was pleased at their ernest solicitation of 40 said Maisters &
Mariners to accept of the said office to give his oath yranent and according to use & wont and he to
containue in the sd place during his all tyme Well.
Da. Wedderburne
The said day at the said meeting was admitted into the societie & fraternitie of mariners thies persones
following viz: Ms Patrick Lyon Admiral depute of Scotland John Kinloch Mert Mr James Husben John
Maitland collector of his Majesties customes at Dundee James Lyon mert yr and the said James
Wedderburn Clerk to ye fraternitie.
Da. Wedderburne
The same day the forsd persones & deacone by virtue of his power & office & with the express advice &
consent of the whole fraternitie did nominat Constituit & consent Thomas Bowar skipper & mert Dundie is
decone in forsd office of deaconrie and yt for ye space of tyme of and just twelve months after the dait of
this in custome yrof thir pnts to are subsc by me.
Good save the King, by consent
there follows (approx) some 29 signatures most of which are illegible.
At Dundie the tenth day of Nover 1677
The sd day in an masters frequent meeting of the masters & mariners of Dundie wer admitted in to the
societe & fraternitie of mariners those persones following viz James Fletcher Mert, John Duncane Mert,
John Caswell, Thomas Abot, Alexr Panter, William Donaldsone, David Machone, Thomas Tosh, JOhne
Scarlet, Alexr Steavin, Michall Richardsone, james Nachope, John Machan, Alexr Drymmie, David
Maxwell.
Da Wedderburne
Att Dundie the fyftt Day of June 1678
The sd day in ane most frequent meeting of the Masters & Mariners of Dundee wer admitted in to the
societe & fraternitie of Mariners there persones efter names to wit Alexr Hay survyer, Johne Rodger,
Patrik Zeaman & Patrik DAvidsone Merts and Hendrie Guthrie writer. Who all compeared & gave yr oaths
of fidelitie. And fackbe William Gray Skipper, John Farquar, John Knight, Ja Davie, Robert Paull, Pat
Strachan, David Edward, (illegible) Fraser Mert who Lywayes compered & gave yr oaths.
Da Wedderburne Clk
At Dundie the tuenty fyft of Febry 1680
The sd day in ane most frequent meeting of the masters and mariners of Dundie Were admitted into ye
societie & fraternitie of mariners the persones following to wit Patrick Corsar, James Butchall, Alexr
Duncan, George Adamsone yor and William Fairweather mariners who all compiered ad gave their
Othe of fidilitie.
J Guthrie Clerk
Att Dundie the tuentie sex day of November jajvj and nynte years (1690)
The whilke day the Maister Mariners and fraternitie of the burgh of Dundie undersubscribers have
admitted and be thir pnts admit Robert Douglas of Airdit and Pieter Wedderburne merchant in Dundie &
the fraternitie of the seamen of the said burgh Who compeared and accepted and gave ther oath de fideli
Intromissions whereof thir pnts are subs be vs day monthes year of God and place first abovemond.
(signed) Ja. Fletcher, Tho. Webster, John Man John Reid, Wm Symtone, George Traill, Wm. Liphanth,
David Ramsay.
Att Dundie the tuentie seventh day of November Jajvj & nynte yearis (1690)
The whilk day the Maisters and fraternitie of the burgh of Dundie undersubscribers have admitted and be
thir presents Admits David Spink skipper in Aberbrothick to the fraternitie of the seamen of the trade of
the sd burgh of Dundie Who compeared accepted and gave his oath of fideli intromissions yrof we have
subsd thir pnts Day month year of God and place first abovemend.
(signed) Ja. Fletcher, Ja. Stuart, H. Stewart, P. Douglas, Tho. Webster, John Reid, John Marr. Peter
Wedderburn, David Ramsay.
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Att Dundie ye tuenty nynth day of October jajvj four scoir eleven years
The whilk day the Maisters and fraternitie of ye burgh of Dundie have admittis and be thir presents
Admits Patrick Balnevis on of ye late bailies of ye said burgh, William Dear mert ye James Ramsay eldr
Alexander Mar, Hendrie Gudie, Andron Gudie & Robert Hunter mert yr to he fraternitie of the samen of
ye sd burgh of Dundie. Who
compeired, accepted & gave ye oath de fideli. In testimonie yreof we have
subt yr pnts day month & year of god . as also William Rattray writer in sd burgh.
Ja. Fletcher Wm. Symtone, Jas Webster, Thomas Abercrombie, Joseph Smytone, Alexr Duncane.
Dundie 29 Apryll 1691
The whilk day the Maisters and fraternitie of the burgh of Dundie undersubscribers have enacted &
hereby enacts yat all seamen booked and to be booked that goes not to sea shall pay to ye Boxmaster of ye
mariners quarterlie for ye use of the poor the soume of five shillings scotts moe for (two words in margin
illegible) be (two words in margin illegible) comptable for qt (two words in margin illegible) in testimony yrof
we have subscr on pnt day month place & yeir forsd..
Ja. Fletcher: Pat. Balnevis: An. Smytone: Jhone Guthrie: Alex. Duncane: Thomas Abercrombie: Joseph
Smyttone: Wm. Read: Tho. Webster: Ja. Ramsay: Wm Rattray
Dundee 14 November 1691 years
The whilk day the Masters Mariners & fraternitie of the samen of the sd brugh underscribing Doe by
those pnt authorise and appoint Thomas Webster pnt Boxmaster to erect and build dyke about that
yard belllonging to the sd fraternitie lying in thbrugh ot
Dundie on the west syd of the hosppitall
yrof and
to (two words illegible) house yronn qt he sall think fitt for the best profeit and advantage
that may accrue to the poor of ye sd fraternitie and for that effort to wairkout & beston what money he
has in his hands belonging to the fraternitie. And noe by thes pnts obliges us for ourselfes & in name
of the remanants of ye fraternitie to pay to the sd Thomas Webster pnt Boxmaster &rent at Whitsunday
nyxt for what money he shall expend & give out of his coune vpon the accompt abovemntd. In
testimonie yrof wee have subt thir pntns Day moneth place & year forsd.
Dundie 12 Febry 1692
The whlk day the fraternitie of the seamen of the sd brugh having met anent the choiseing & electing
some persone of the brethren to manage the wholl affaires concerning the sd fraternitie till Candelmes
next in place of Thomas Webster the late Boxmaster hes unanimously chosen & electis Andrew Smytone,
Jon Read & George Traill to be managers of all affaires concerneing the said fraternitie till Candelmes
bext and all of ym to be equally lyable in compt & reckoning. And in case any of ym shall happen to
be at home sall manage the same. And in case they shall all happen to be furh of ye kyndomme during
the tyme forsd they heirby grant power & warrant to hey Managers to substitut any personne under they
fraternitie to serve in yr absens. The Managers being always comptable fir yr substituens.
Ja Fletcher, Thomas Mudie, Alexr Duncane, Wm Fairweather, David Machan, William Lyall, William
Donaldson, Tho Webster.
The sd day the fraternitie above names considering that alexr Panton ye last officer is noow wreyt and
yt is necessary for ym to have
on his reeon & place hes after
voteing electit James Basily to be ye
officer in his power & place who compeired accepted & made faith de fideli, subt remant of ye sd
fraternitie by our undersubscribing yrto.
Ja Ramsay
Dundie first Apryll 1693 yeirs
The sd day the fraternitie of the seamen of the sd brugh undersubscribing having met anent the chousing
& electing spme persone
of the fraternitie to manage the whyll affairs concerning the sd fraternitie
from Candilmes Last bypast to Candilmes next to come Jajvj nyntie
four years have unanimouslie
continued Androw Smyton, John Read and George Traill to be managers of all affairs concerning the sd
fraternitie till Candilmes nixt to come andall of ym
to be liable in
compt & reckoning for ther
intromissions preceding Candilmes Jajvj nyntie tuo & Candilmes nixt to come. And in caise any of ym
sall happin to be abroad during the tyme forsd they whi shall happin to be at home shall manage the
samen. And in caise they shall happin to goe furth of the Kingdom during the tyme forsd they herby grant
power & warrand to ther managers to substitute any personne under ther fraternitie to serve in they
absence. The manageersd being allwayes comptable for the sunstituters intromissions wherof wee have
subst his pnts Day moneth year o God and place first abovemend.
John Marr, Thomas Abercrombie, Ja Fletcher, R Balnevis¸ Ja (illegible)
Dundie 29 Apryll 1692
The whilk day the Maisters and fraternitie of the burgh of Dundie undersubscribing Doe by those pnts
authorise and appoint Thomas Webster pnt Boxmaster to erect and build dyke about that yard belonging
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to the sd fraternitie lying in the burgh of Dundie on the west side of the hospital yrof and to make such
house yron as he shall think fit for the best profit and advantadge that may advert to the poor of the
fraternitie and for that effect to waive out ye bestow what money he hes in his hand belonging to the
fraternitie. And we by these pnts oblidged us for ourselves & in name of the remanents of the fraternitie to
pay to the sd Thomas Webster pnt box master @rent at Whitsunday next for what money he shall expend
& give out of his count upon the accompt above intromission yrof we have subt this pnt day month place
& year forsd.
An. Symsone: John Reid: Wm. Fairweather: Alex. Duncane: David Machan
Dundee 12 Feby 1692
The whilk day the fraternitie of the seaman of the sd burgh & having met anent the choising & electing
some persones of the brethren to manage the wholl affaires concerning the sd fraternitie till Candelmas
next in place of Thomas Webster the late Boxmaster hes unanimously chosen and electis Andrew
Smytone, John Hood & George Traill to be managers of all affaires concerning the said fraternitie till
Candelmas and all of ym to be equally liable in compt & reckoning. And in case any of ym shall happen to
be goe abroad during ye tyme those that shall happen to be at home shall manage the funds and in case
they shall all happen to goe furth of ye kingdom during the tyme forsd they hereby grant (word illegible)
warrant to the Manager to substitute any persone under the fraternitie to serve in ye absence. The
manager being always comptable for ye substitution.
Ja. Fletcher: Thomas Mudie: Alex. Duncane: Edm. Fairweather: David Machan: William Lyall: William
Donaldson: Tho. Webster: Georg Patersone
This day the fraternitie above named considering that Alex. Pant our late officer is now deceast and yt it is
meet for ym to have in his room & replace him efter voteing elected James Basily to be yr officer in his
room & place who compeered and he made feully de fidelity Subs at remanent of ye fraternitie by me
undersubscribing yrto.
Ja. Ramsay
Dundie first Appryll 1693 years
The wch day the fraternitie of the seamen of the burgh undersubscribing having met anent the chozeing
end electing some persone of the brethren to manage the wholl affairs concerneing ye fraternitie from
Candelmas last to Candelmas next to come jajvj nyntie four years have unanimously continues Andrew
Smyton, John Hood and John Traill to be managers of all affairs concerning ye sd fraternitie till
Candelmas next and all of them is to be liable in compt rekoning for ther intromissions preceding
Candelmas jajvi nyntie three years & Candelmas next to come. And if any of them sall happen to goe
abroad during ye tyme forsd they who shall happin to be at home shall manage the samen and they shall
all happin to goe furth of the Kingdome during the tyme forsd they hereby grant power & warrant to ther
management & substitute any persone under the fraternitie to serve during ther absence. The
management being always comptable for ther substiments intromissions whereof wee have subs ye pnt
day moneth year of God and place foresaid abovementd.
Ja. Fletcher: John Marr: Thomas Abercrombie: Patrick Edward: P. Balnevis: Ja. (illegible)
Dundie 17 February 1694
The whilk day the fraternitie of the seamen having met choseing & electing some person of ye fraternitie
for manageing the hail affaires concerning the fraternitie till Candelmas next jajvi Nyntie five in place of
Andron Smyton, John Hood & George Traill late Boxmaster have unanimouslie chosen & elected the said
Andron Smyton to be manager of all affairs concerneing ye sd fraternitie and that from Cadnelmas last
bypast jajvi nyntie four yeirs to Candelmas to come. And to be liable in compt and reckoning for ye whole
intromissions during the foresd space. And in case the (several words illegible) sall happin to goe abroad at
ant tyme during the tyme forsaid that the fraternitie hereby grants power warrand to the sd Boxmaster to
substitute any persone in the fraternitie he pleas to serve in his absence to audite Andron Symton, John
Hood and John Traill lait box masters accordingly for there accompts for ther two years bygone preceding
(two words illegible) jajvi nyntie four years and to make report betwixt and the eleventh day of March next
to com and any three of the subscribes thir pnts with (word illegible) day moneth and year of God and
place foresd.
Ja. Fletcher: Thomas Mudie: George Traill: James Brough: W. Donaldson: Wm. Fairweather: Robert
Ranken
Dundee 5 Feby 1694
The sd day the masters of the fraternitie of the mariners of the burgh of Dundie undersubscribing hereby
admit and receives George Crokatt to be an of the fraternitie who compeared accompted and gave his oath
de fideli. In testimonie of have (two words illegible) subscribed this pnt day month & year first mentioned
of God were signed by our Clerk at our command.
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J. A. Ramsay Clk
Alexr Brand mariner in ye sd burgh was admitted to be on of the members of this fraternitie of the seamen
of the burgh of Dundie who gave his oath de fideli. In testimonie yrof this pnt ar (word illegible) by our
command day month and year of God forsd.
J. A. Ramsay Clk.
5th Feby 1694
The wch day the masters of the fraternitie of seamen of the sd burgh being presently convened anent the
electing & choising some fit persone of the fraternitie to manage the wholl affairs till Candelmas next jajvi
nyitie sex years in place of Andrew Smyton thir late box master hes unanimously of neu grant and made
choise of the sd Andrew Smitton to be ther boxmaster for the year ensuing and hereby appoynt him to
manage & guide the whole affairs belonging to the sd fraternitie during the space forsd. And in case the sd
Andrew Smyton sall happen to goe abroad wtin the space abovementd it is understood yron yat he sall
have power to substitute any person he pleas to discharge sd office during his said absence for person
said and be ansrable. And the said Andrew Smyton being pnt accept ye sd office in and upon him. and
obliest him to be comptable to the fraternitie for his intromissions and yt wt which belongs yrto and gave
his oath de fideli administrance. And the fraternitie not only continues the ander moit upon the twelve of
Febry past bypast for auditing for (word illegible) George Traill and ye sd Andrew Smyton yr Accompts for
the tuo years bypast yr past. But also for the said Andrew haven Accompts the last year. And any thre of
them to be a quorum. And the auditors to make yr report against the eleventh of March next. In testimonie
yrof thes pnts ar subscr by the undersigned and by ye sd Andrew in (word illegible) of his acceptance.
Ja. Fletcher: Patrick Zeman: William Watsone: Thomas Mudie: James Bower: John Reid: David Ramsay:
William Fairweather: Thomas Abercrombie: Georg Paterson: Geo. Crokatt: Wm. Smyttone: Ja. Ramsay
Dundie 6 February 1696
The which day the masters of the fraternitie of the seamen of the said burgh being presently convened
anent the electing of ane Boxmaster for business in place of Andrew Smyton their late Boxmaster have
unanimously of new agrie and choise the said Andrew Smyton to be Boxmaster for the year ensuing. And
herby appoint him to manage and guide the whole affairs belonging to the said fraternitie during the space
foresaid. And in case the said Andrew Smyton shall happin to goe abroad wtin the space mentd it is
understood that he shall substitute under him any persone he pleases to discharge to be comptable wt his
intromissions of what belongs thereto. And gave his oath de fideli administrione. And the fraternitie
continues the auditors appointed in the lait year for auditing of what boxmasters accompts are (word
illegible). And any three of them to be a quorum. And the sd auditors are hereby appointed to make their
report betwixt and the eleventh of March next in testimonie & by yr hand Andrew Smyton in token whereof
thir pnts are subs by the members of the fraternitie undersubscribed and by the sd Andrew Smyton in
token of his comptance.
Ja. Fletcher: Thomas Mudie: Patrick Zeman: John Reid: Wm. Fairweather: Robert Loudon: David Ramsay:
(signature illegible): And. Smyton: A. Wedderburn Clk
Dundee 6 Feby 1696
The which day Gilbert Guthrie mert and Alexander Weddernurne Clerk of Dundie were admitted and
received as members of this fraternitie and the said Alexander Wedderburne as ane member and Clerk to
the said fraternitie in testimonie of the members underwritten have subscr thir presents place & year
forsd.
Ja. Fletcher: Thomas Mudie: Patrick Zeman: And. Smytone: Thomas Reid: A. Bruce: Robert Ranken: Wm.
Fairweather: David Ramsaye
Dundie 28 March 1696
The whilk day Andrew Smytone p[rese]nt box master of the seamen fraternitie being convened w[it]t the
fraternities under[men]tioned for takeing to [thei]r considera[tio]ne what part of the comone stocke of the
fraternitie shall be layed out upon the affrican trades for the use of the poor hes unanimously
condescended to and impowrdd the s[ai]d Andrew Smytone boxmaster to subscribe a deputa[tio]ne
empowring [start bracket mark] any person the magistrate & cownsell [X insert for marginal entry]
[marginal entry insert] & others contibuting for [th]e s[ai]d trade [main text continues] impowerd to
subscribe the pr[i]n[cipa]ll bocke for [the]m to signe for the sowm of ane hundredth pownd starleing of
money of the fraternitie of the seamen And to grant bond to the manager of the s[ai]d affricane trade for
the on[e] half [the]rof the fourth part pay[ab]ll at Whitsunday nixt and the o[th]er furth part at Whitsunday
Jajvic
nyntie seven And for the better advanceing [the]rof ordanes
the box m[aste]r to persue for all [annual]rent & small debt resting to [the]m.
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[signed]
John Reid
Alex[ande]r Bower
Ja[mes] Fletcher
Thoms Mudie
Blair
Thomas Abercrombie
Tho[mas] Bouer
Dundie 20 March 1696
The which day the fraternitie of the seamen undersubscribing hes admitted and hereby admits George
Fotyheringhame of Baldoven. Robert Watsone mert and Alexander Rodd maryner to be members of the sd
fraternitie to compear and fulfill & gave yr oaths de fideli. And ordains Andrew Smytone box master to call
for all funds resting (word illegible)
Ja. Fletcher: Thomas Mudie: J. Blair: Thomas Abercromie: An. Smytone: Tho. Brown: John Reid
Dundee 31 March 1696
Which day Andrew Smytone present boxmaster of the seamen being conveened with sell members of ye sd
fratnty taking to their consideration the Accompts of the stock belonging to ye fraternitie and ye present
necessity in repairing of the (word illegible) belonging to the (word illegible) fraternitie have unanimously
and ascented that a little impost should be (two words illegible) effect. Thefore they hereby ordaine each
master of any Ship coming from Norroway to pay to the Boxmaster & his successors in office sex dealls of
ther portage and each seaman two dealls and ane tree from the ship all which the master of the ship all
which is ordained to be comptable for to the box master or his successors in office. And this act to
commence from Mertinmas Jajvi nyntie five years not withstanding of the dait yrof. And it is hereby
declared that they not accompt of the due is but providing of any other dues ordained to be payed by any
preceeding act. As also the Masters and mariners undersubscribing for more clearness of anything
undersubscribed on for the good of the fraternitie have ordained and hereby ordains each Sederunt to be
Signed by the Boxmaster or their Clerk. In testimonie yrof the masters and mariners have subs the pnts
of. At Dundie the forsd thertie first day of March jajvi nyntie six years.
George Robertson: George Traill: George Nicoll: Wm. Smytone: And. Finlay: Ja. Ramsay: Alexr. Bower:
Thomas Sturrock: David Ramsay: John Abercrombie: John Donie: James Duncane: Wm Freir
The sd day James Duncan, Willian Reid, Wiliam Smytone and Robert Jack skippers were admitted to be
members of the fraternitie of the said trade. who compeared and gave their oaths De fideli. Signed by the
Clerk conforme to the Sederunt.
A. Wedderburne
Dundie 26 May 1696
This sd day John Duncan Skipper, William Reid Skipper were admitted to be members of the fraternitie of
the said trade. Who compeared and gave their oaths de fideli. Signed by he Clerk conform to the act of ye
form of the Sederunt.
A. Wedderburne
Dundie 6 May 1696
The said day John Duncan Skipper, George Paterson Skipper were admitted to be members of the
fraternitie of seamen of Dundie who compeared and gave their oaths de fideli. Signed by the said
Alexander Wedderburne Clerk.
A. Wedderburne
Att Dundie the eighth day of feby Jajvij and four years
The said day Master Thomas Cook master in the Ellie was admitted to be member of the fraternitie of the
seaman trade and he compeared and gave his oath de fideli. In Testimonie yrof Captaine George Yeman
Boxmaster has subs these pnts in absence of the Clerk.
The sd day Alexander Wedderburne. Patrick Scott and John Brown mariners were admitted to be free
masters and members of the fraternitie of the seamen. Who all compeared and gave their oath de fideli . in
testominnie yrof Captain George Yeman Boxmaster hes subt the sd pnts. In absence of the Clerk.
Geo. Yeman
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The sd day Master James Hodge merchant was admitted to be free master and member of the fraternitie of
the seamen who compeared and gave his oath de fideli. In testimonie yrof Captain George Yeman
Boxmaster has subs thir pnts. In absence of the Clerk.
Geo. Yeman
The 12 day of September Javi and four yiears
The said day James Gentilman elder and James Gentilman yunger Skipper in mintreas (Montrose) was
admitted to be frie masters and members of the fraternitie of the seamen of Dundie. Who compeared and
gave their oath de fideli . in testimony thereof Thomas Abercrombie box master and preses hath
subscribed thir pnts in absence of the Clerk.
Thomas Abercrombie box master
Att Dundie the Eleventh day of December Jajvij & four years
James Knight master in Dundie was admited to be a member of the fraternitie of the seamen on trade of
the sd burgh of Dundie. Who compeared and gave his oath De fideli administratione. In testimonie qrof
Thomas Abercrombie present Boxmaster hes subst thir pnts in absence of the Clerk. Day & place forsd.
Thomas Abercrombie Boxmaster
Att Dundie the eight day of February Jajvij and five years
The sd Day Mr Henry Crawford Merchant in Cryll (Crail) and James Orknay skipper in Montrose were
admitted to be free members of the fraternitie of the seamen trade of the sd burgh of Dundie. Who both
compeared and gave their oaths De fideli administratione. In testimonie yrof Thomas Abercrombie present
Boxmaster and preses hes subt those pnts In absence of the Clerk, day & place forsd .
Thomas Abercrombie Boxmaster
At Dundie the first daay of July Jajj and six years
Th said Day William Mackie factor to the Estate of Elphinstone was admitted to be a member of the
fraternitie of the seamen trade of the said burgh of Dundie who compeared and gave his oath De fideli
administratione. In testimonie whereof Thomas Abercrombie present Boxmaster and preses hath
subscribed these presents in absence of the Clerk. Day and place forsaid.
Thomas Abercrombie Boxmaster
Att Dundie the Eleventh day of December Jajvij & four years. In presence of the members of the fraternitie
of the seamen undersubscribing
The which day the Members convened have authorized and hereby authorize and impower Thomas
Abercrombie present Boxmaster to persue Thomas Read mert in Dundie and some skippers in
Aberbrothick and yr diliquent dues & Lyable in payment of pounage goods money and Lights of
Buddeness before yt somever Judge or Judges compt on. And that for all bygones and for tyme coming
During his tyme exercising as Boxmaster to the sd fraternitie as witness their hands day and place forsd.
Geo. Yeaman: John Reid: George Patone: James Knight Ja. Hodge
Att Dundie the seventh day of April Jajvij and five years. In presence of the members of the fraternitie of
the seamen undersubscribing
The sd day the members convened Taking to their serious consideration the care and consideratione of
John Dewar Carpenter unanimouslie condiscend to (two words illegible) the sd John Dewar tuentie eight
shillings scotts money monthly during the tyme of his sickness beside his ordinare pension allowed to him
formerly by the fraterntie. In witness yrof they subs thir pnts. Day & place forsd.
Thomas Abercrombie: John Dowie: John Marr: Ja. Hodge: Patrick Gray: James Knight
Att Dundie the seventh day of April Jajvij and five years. In presence of the members of the fraternitie of
the seamen trade of the sd burgh subscribing
The sd day the members convened in the seamans hall of ye sd burgh have unanimously ordained
Thomas Abercrombie present Boxmaster of the fraternitie to deliver up to George Clunies relict the bond
granted be yr sd George Clunie to the sd fraternitie. And to take the relicts bond for the ballance due be
her payable to the sd fraternitie at Martinmas next with @rent after ye tyme of payt which ballance
extends to the thretein pound fiftein shillings and four pennies Scots money. In witness yrof they have
subs these pnts. Day & place forsd.
Thomas Abercrombie: John Dowie: John Marr: Ja. Hodge: Patrick Gray: George Knight
Att Dundie the nynth day of January Jajvij and sex years within the Seamens hall
The sd day Mr John Hodge residenter in Dundie grand child to John Hodge skipper in Dundie and John
Gillies skipper in Borrowstonneness wer admitted to be free members of the fraternitie of the seamen trade
of the sd burt of Dundie which both compeared and gave her oaths De fideli admnistratione. In witness
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yrof Thomas Abercrombie present Boxmaster and preses of the fraternitie hes subt thir pnts in absence of
the Clerk. Day & place forsd.
Thomas Abercrombie
Att Dundie the first day of February Jajvij & sex years within the seamens all of the bur. In pnce of the
members of the fraternitie of the seamen trade of the burt subscribing
This day past the pnt members convened within the sd hall hath unanimously ordained and hereby
ordaines Thomas Abercrombie on of the present Bailies of the burt of Dundie and present Boxmaster of
the sd fraternitie to subscribe ane superioriedere in favours of my Lord Kinnaird for the soume of ane
thousand Scotts money du by ye sd Lord Kinnaird to the fratenitie. And that as fullie and frilie in all
respects at any vyr creditor hes done or may doe. In testimonie yrof they have subt thes pnts Day & place
forsd.
John Marr: Alexr. Bower: Pat. Scott: Will. Donalldsone: John Maryot: Pa Grahame: Robert Jaik: David
Ramsay
Att the Seamens hall in Dundie the twentie sixth day of August Jajvij & seven years
Which day in a meeting of the fraternitie of the Seamen of Dundie George & William Fairweather
shipmasters in Dundie were admitted & received by members of ye fraternitie of Seamen and made oath
de fideli. In by ther command of ye meeting.
A. Wedderburne
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