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1741 – 1824 Collection Amounts Page 1 Dundee 11 th November 1741 Sederunt of the Three Incorporate Trades before mentioned To whitt mason, Sclaiter and Wright Trades within the West Kirk of Dundee their ordinary place of Meatting The Act written on the four preceeding pages (sadly missing) being read in presence of the said Trades they unanimously aggread to the heall Articles therein contained and made choise of David Ramsay Sclaiter in Dundee to be their Collector from this Date till 11 th of November 1742 and appointed each Trade yearly to Choise five Members of their respective Trades and to which fifteen Men to be chosen as said is. the said Trades have power Anually to Choise their Collector whose Accompts they are yearly to Audite and to Subescribe & discharge. But previous to Discharge that said Accompts are yearly to be presented to & read before the said Three Trades. Thereafter the said Trades Made Choise of the present & late Deacons of each Trade as a Committee for Assisting their Collector yearly in managing the Business recommended to them by the said Act. The said Trades likewise Impowered the said Collector with the present & late Deacons of each Trade to make Choise of Clerk for managing their Collectors Accompts. And the Collector to take the Credite in is Accompts for what Sellary shall be judged reasonable for the Clerk’s pains Sederunt on the 24 th November 1741 of the Collector & his Committee. The said Collector & his Committee unanimously made Choise of John Ramsay Writer in Dundee to be their Clerk for the Inshueing year. Page 2 Accompt of the Intromissions of David Ramsay Sclaitor in Dundee Collector for the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the 11 th November 1741 to the 11 th November 1742 Charge From Alexander Bower his dues as new Visitor to the Mason Trade 15. 0 From John Ouchterlony the dues of his marriage 6. 0 The pennies of the Boll of 53½ Bolls Bridgeton’s Meall 2.13. 6 -do- 50½ Bolls Kincaldries Meall 2.10. 6 -do- 63½ Bolls of Provost Yeamans 3. 3. 6 Bridgeton half a Boll of meall to the poor 3. 0. 0 Kincaldrum –do- 3. 0. 0 The Lord Gray -do- 2.11. 6 1
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Dundee 11th November 1741Sederunt of the Three Incorporate Trades before mentioned
To whitt mason, Sclaiter and Wright Trades within the West Kirk of Dundee their ordinary place of Meatting
The Act written on the four preceeding pages (sadly missing) being read in presence of the said Trades they unanimously aggread to the heall Articles therein contained and made choise of David Ramsay Sclaiter in Dundee to be their Collector from this Date till 11th of November 1742 and appointed each Trade yearly to Choise five Members of their respective Trades and to which fifteen Men to be chosen as said is. the said Trades have power Anually to Choise their Collector whose Accompts they are yearly to Audite and to Subescribe & discharge. But previous to Discharge that said Accompts are yearly to be presented to & read before the said Three Trades. Thereafter the said Trades Made Choise of the present & late Deacons of each Trade as a Committee for Assisting their Collector yearly in managing the Business recommended to them by the said Act.
The said Trades likewise Impowered the said Collector with the present & late Deacons of each Trade to make Choise of Clerk for managing their Collectors Accompts. And the Collector to take the Credite in is Accompts for what Sellary shall be judged reasonable for the Clerk’s pains Sederunt on the 24th November 1741 of the Collector & his Committee.
The said Collector & his Committee unanimously made Choise of John Ramsay Writer in Dundee to be their Clerk for the Inshueing year.
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Accompt of the Intromissions of David Ramsay Sclaitor in Dundee Collector for the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the 11th
November 1741 to the 11th November 1742Charge
From Alexander Bower his dues as new Visitor to the Mason Trade 15. 0From John Ouchterlony the dues of his marriage 6. 0The pennies of the Boll of 53½ Bolls Bridgeton’s Meall 2.13. 6-do- 50½ Bolls Kincaldries Meall 2.10. 6-do- 63½ Bolls of Provost Yeamans 3. 3. 6Bridgeton half a Boll of meall to the poor 3. 0. 0Kincaldrum –do- 3. 0. 0The Lord Gray -do- 2.11. 6Provost Yeaman –do- 2.13. 4From two servant lads of Alex Halliburton 12. 0-do- Peter Baxter’s servant 6. 0-do- William Kay –do- 6. 0--do- Deacon Kinmond’s –do- 6. 0-do- Alex Hallyburton his Dues as Visitor to ye Wrights 18. 0
25.15. 0
-do- John Scott for a servant 6. 026. 1. 0
Discharge of ye above ChargeBy the Officers Sellary 2. 0
Balance 24. 1. 0
Dundee 15th November 1742.
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Which day the foresaid Three Trades being mett within the West Church of Dundee their ordinary place of Meetting the foresaid Accompts of Charge & Discharge were produced, read & perused the Balance found to be Twenty four pounds One shilling Scots due by the Compter who they ordered to loan out the same upon Interest And the said Accompts are by Appointment attested by:
(signed) Alex Haliburton, John Murray, William Ramsaye, Alexr Boner
Page 3Accompts of Intromissions of David Ramsay Slater in Dundee Collector to the
Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned With the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1742 To the eleventh of November 1743 years
ChargeTo Balance of last years Accompts 24. 1. 0To the pennies of 4½ Bolls male 10d was got from Provost Yeaman after the Accompts was Booked 4. 6To Cash from Andrew Beg Senior for his marriage 6. 0-do- for a Servant of William Keys 6. 0-do- Deacon Browne 6. 0-do- two Servants of Peter How 12. 0-do- a Servant of William Keys 6. 0-do- Alexander Websters 6. 0-do- ½ Boll Male from Kincalldrum for the found 2.16. 8-do- 1 Boll Male from Pitcur for the found 5. 5. 0-do- cash from William Ramsay being a new Visitor 18. 0-do-the pennies of 50 Bolls Kincaldrums Male 2.10. 0-do- 95 Bolls Pitcurs Male 4.15. 0-do- David Walker for four Journiemen 1. 4. 0
43.16. 2Discharge of the above
By the years Sellary 2. 0. 041.16. 2
Dundee 14th November 1743Which day the foresaid Three Trades being mett within the West Church of
Dundee their ordinary place of Meetting the foresaid Accompts of Charge & Discharge were produced, read & perused the Balance from 11th November 1741 to 11th November 1742 found to be Fourtie one pound Sixteen shilling and two pennies Scots there is of the above Balance twentie pound one Interest and the remainder to herby ordered to be Likewise put out.
(Signed) James Nicoll, Alexr Haliburton, Geo Ramsay D of G, William Ramsay,
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Accompts of Intromissions of Andrew Brown Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned With the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1743 To the eleventh of November 1744 years
ChargeTo the Balance of last years Accompts 41.16.
2-do- dues of Thomas Smart his Entry to the Mason Trade 18. 0-do- Cash from David Walker Wright for three Servants 18. 0-do- from him for his Marriage 6. 0-do- three servants of my own 18. 0-do- James Nicoll Mason for two servants 12. 0-do- John Mitchell his Dues when chosen Visitor to the Wright Trade 18. 0
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-do- the penny of 50½ bolls Kincaldrums Meale 2.10. 6-do- 114 bolls of Lady Pouries meale 5.14. 0-do- 129½ -do- Pitcurs for -do- 6. 9. 6-do- Cash from John Smart Mason for five Servants 1.10. 0-do- Thomas Low for one –do- 6. 0-do- David Howe Slaitor –do- 6. 0-do- James Peter for a –do- 6. 0
76.5.10
Dundee 11th December 1844Which day the foresaid Three Trades being mett within the West Church of
Dundee their ordinary place of Meetting the foresaid Accompt was produced, read & perused and they found the to amount to Seventy six pounds five shilling and ten pennies Scots whereof there was lent out to on annual rent at Martinmass One Thousand seven hundred and fourty three, twenty one pound Scots and they appoint the remainder thereof to be lent how soon a proper hand offers.
(Signed) Geo Lyon Dean of Gild, Jon Smart, John Nicholl, Georg Marshall
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Accompts of Intromissions of Andrew Brown Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned With the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1744 To the eleventh of November 1745 years
ChargeTo the ballance of last years Accompts 76. 5.10-do- Thomas Thomson for his entry to the Wright Trade 18. 0-do- cash from him for a Servant 6. 0-do- John Bell Wright –do- 6. 0-do- Alex Petrie Wright –do- 6. 0-do- Alexander Bower Mason –do- 6. 0-do- the penny of 50½ Bolls Kincaldrums Meall 2.10. 6-do- 100 Bolls of Pouries -do- 5. 0. 0-do- 125½ Bolls Pitcurs -do- 6. 5. 6-do- 74 Bolls the Earl of Panmures -do- 3.14. 0-do- half a Boll Meall from Kincaldrum for the found 2.16. 0-do- one Boll meall from Pitcur –do- 5. 5. 0-do- cash from John Smart his dues as Visitor to the Mason Trade 1.10. 0-do- George Marshall -do- Sclaitor Trade 1.10. 0-do- a quarter annual rent of £41 Scots lent a mentioned in the Docquet of the last years Accompts. The rest of the @rent being given for Clerk fee 10. 2
107.15. 0
Dundee 10th January 1846Which day the Visitors of the above Three Trades being mett within the house of
David Ramsay Sclaitor in Dundee. The above Accompt was produced, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the several Trades themselves in the New Church of Dundee and they found the to accompt to amount to One hundred and seven pounds fifteen shillings Scots of which there was lent Seventy two pound Scots to James Jobson Walker in Dundee, and John Couper Baxter there upon their Conjunct Bill dated 27 March last and the remainder of the said Sum being Thirty five pound, Fifteen shilling is given in by the above Andrew Brown to John Smart now Collector for the saids Trades to be lent out for their behoof.
(Signed) Geo Yeaman Dean of Gild, Jon Smart, John Nicoll, Georg Marshall, Alexr Haliburton. David Ramsay, John Mill.
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Accompts of Intromissions of John Smart Mason in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1745 To the eleventh of November 1746 years
To Ballance of last years Accots 35.15. 0To the Principal sum in James Jobson Walker & John Baxter their Bill 79. 0. 0-do- Annual rent hereon 5.14. 0-do- one Boll of Pitcairns Meall to the Found 5. 6. 0-do- one Boll of Mr Dempster’s –do- 6.14. 4-do- the penny of 105½ Bolls of Pitcurs Meall 5. 6. 6-do- 100 Bolls of Mr Dempsters -do- 5. 0. 0-do- 39½ Bolls of provost Yeamans -do- 1.19. 6-do- Cash from George Marshall for a Journeyman 6. 0-do- John Milne for four –do- 1. 4. 0-do- James Peter his dues as Visitor to the Wright Trade 1.10. 0
140.14. 4
Dundee 25th November 1746Which day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator
Trades of Dundee being mett within the house of David Ramsay Scliator in the said Burgh The above Accompt was produced, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the several Trades themselves in the New Church of Dundee and they found the to accot to amount to One hundred and fourty pounds fourteen shillings four pennies Scots of which there was lent to John Smart present Collector and John Ballingall Writer upon their Conjunct Bill dated (blank) November 1746 And the remainder of the said Sum being Seven pound, seven shilling eight pennies Scots is to be charged by he John Smart in his next accots and the said Accots are hereby Approven of and Discharged.
(Signed) George Lyon Lord Dean of Gild, Andrew Brown, David Ramsay, Georg Marshall, James Petter, William Ramsaye, James Thomson, George Creick, J Mill
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Accompts of Intromissions of John Smart Mason in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1746 To the eleventh of November 1747 years
To Balance of last years Accompt 7. 7. 8-do- the principal sum of Mr John Ballingall and John Smarts Bill 133. 6. 8-do- one years annual rent thereof from Martinmass 1746 to Marts 1747 6.10. 4-do- one Boll of Pitcurs Meall to the fund 5. 6. 0-do- two Bolls of Mr Dempster –do- 11. 8. 8-do- the penny of 123 of Pitcurs Meall 6. 3. 9-do- 200 Bolls of Mr Dempsters –do- 10. 0. 0-do- Cash from David Howie his dues as Visitor to the Mason Trade 1.10. 0-do- William Robertson –do- Mason Trade 1.10. 0-do- James Thomson Wright for fourteen Journeymen 4. 4. 0-do- from him for four apprentice 1. 4. 0-do-James Craick Mason for entry to the Mason Trade as a free Master 18. 0-do- from him for two Journeymen and one Apprentice 18. 0
190.10. 1
By the above principal sum in Mr Ballingall & John Smarts Bill resting 133. 6. 8Balance due by John Smart 57. 3. 5
Dundee 18th Novr 1747
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Which day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of Dundee being mett within the house of David Ramsay Scliator in the said Burgh The above Accompt was produced, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the several Trades themselves. And they found the above ballance due by John Smart to Fifty seven Pounds Three shillings five pennies Scots which was paid in by him to Alexander Hallyburton Succeeding Collector and therefore the said Accompts herby approven of and discharged.Signed: James Nicoll, IR, Andrew Brown, George Marshall, James Nicoll, William Ramsaye,
John Mill, James Thomson, John Moris
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Accompts of Intromissions of Alexander Hallyburton Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1747 to the eleventh of November 1749
To Balance of last Accompts 57. 3. 5-do- the principall sum in Mr John Ballingall and John Smarts Bill 133. 6. 8-do- two years @rent thereof from Martinmass 1747 to Martinmass 1749 13.16. 8
Publick dues from Martinmass 1747 to Martinmass 1748To one Boll of Pitcairns Male to the fund 5.6. 0-do- Two Bolls of Mr Dempsters –do- 11. 8. 8-do- to the penny of 117 Bolls 3 firlots of Pitcairns Meale 5.17. 9-do- 100 Bolls of Mr Dempsters -do- 10. 0. 0-do- Cash from James Thomson Wright the dues of a free Master to the Wright Trade 18. 0-do- from him for twelve Jorneymen and seven aprentices 5.14. 0-do- from George Craick Mason for two Jorneymen 12. 0-do- George Marshall Sclaiter for one Jorneyman 6. 0 40. 2. 5
Public dues from Martinmass 1748 to Martinmass 1749To one Boll of Pitcairns Meale to the fund 5. 5. 0-do- Two Bolls of Mr Dempsters –do- 11. 8. 8-do- to the penny of 118 Bolls of Pitcairns Meale 5.18. 0-do- 200 Bolls of Mr Dempsters -do- 10. 0. 0-do- cash from John Milne Wright his dues as Visitor to the Wright Trade 1.10. 0-do- for one Journeyman and two Apprentices of said Trade 3. 6. 0-do- from Gilbert Ramsay his deus as a free Master to the Slater Trade 18. 0-do- Alexander Kinmond Mason for a Journeyman 6. 0 36.17. 8
282.116.10
The above Alexander HallyburtonBy the principall sum to Ballingall and John Smart late outstanding 133. 6. 8By Cash lent James Rattray Maltman and Patrick Smith wigmaker on their conjunct Bill payable at 100. 0. 0 233. 6. 8
Balance due by Mr Hallyburton 49.10. 2Note: The above figures do not add up correctly.
Dundee (undated)Which day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of Dundee being mett within the house of Andw Pattom Maltman The above Accompt was produced, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the several Trades themselves in the new Church of Dundee. And they found the Charge to amount to Two hundred and eighty two pound Sixteen shilling ten pennies. the Discharge to Two hundred and thirty three pound Six shilling Eight pennies. and the ballance due by Alexander Hallyburton which he has paid into Andrew Brown succeeding Collector to Fourty nine pound ten
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shilling two pennies Scots money and therefore the said Accompts herby approven of and discharged.
Signed: John Mores, James Nicoll. George Marshall, Andrew Brown, IR, James Nicoll, John Smart, John Nicoll, William Ramsay
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Accompts of Intromissions of Andrew Brown Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1749 to the eleventh of November 1751
To the Ballance of last Accompts 49.10. 2-do- interest thereof due by the Comptor 2. 9. 6-do- the principall sum formerly in the hands of John Ballingall & John Smart now lent to the Meason Trade by Bill payable at 133. 6. 8-do- two years @rent thereof from Martinmass 1749 to Martinmass 1751 13. 6. 8-do- principall sum in Jas Rattray & Patrick Smiths conjunct Bill 100. 0. 0-do- two years @rent from Marts 1749 to Marts 1751 10. 0. 0-do- the Penny of 202 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 10. 2. 0-do- 2 Bolls –do- to the Fund 11. 8. 8-do- to the penny of 104 Bolls 2 firlots of Pitcurs Meall 5. 4. 6-do- one Boll of Pitcurs Meall to the Fund 1.16. 0-do- cash from Deacon Jon Smart for 3 Journiemen & 2 Apprentices 1.10. 0-do- Thomas Reid his dues as Visitor to the Sclaiter Trade 1.10. 0-do- Jon Moris Wright for 12 Journiemen & 3 Apprentices 4.10. 0-do- Thomas Thomson Junr Wright his dues as a free Master 18. 0-do- James Thomson his dues as Visitor to the Wright Trade 1.10. 0-do- Gilbert Ramsay Sclaiter as te dues of his Mariage 6. 0 44. 0. 2
Public dues from marts 1750 to Marts 1851There having been a Balance of £72. 6. 6 found due by the Compter at Marts 1750. To interest thereof from that time to Marts 1751 3.12. 0To one Boll of Pitcurs Meall to the Fund 5. 5. 0-do- the penny of 100 Bolls 2 firlots Pitcurs Meall 5. 0. 6-do- two Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall to the Fund 11. 6. 0-do- the pennie of 202 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 10. 2. 0-do- Cash from Jas Nicol Mason for four Journiemen 1. 4. 0-do Jas Ouchterlonie his dues as Visitor to the Mason Trade 1.10. 0-do- Jas Yuill Wright for 20 Journiemen & 2 Apprentices 6.12. 0-do- being James Detch dues as a free Master of the Wright Trade 18. 0-do- the Sclaiter Trade as te dues of two Journiemen 12. 0 49. 1. 6
401.14. 8The above Andrew Brown crer
By the principall sum in the Mason Trades Bill 133. 6. 8-do- Jas Rattray & Patrick Smiths C of –do- 100. 0. 0By Cash lent Dad Ferrier Wright , Ja Stewart Mason & And Strachan Maltman upon their Conjunct Bill at Candlemass 1750 33. 6. 8-do- John Smart Meason upon Bill at Candlemass 1752 133. 6. 8-do- two years Officer fee paid David Garland from Marts 1749 to –do- 1751 4. 0. 0Balance due to Andw Brown 404. 0. 0 2. 5. 4
Dundee 27th Februarie 1752Which day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of Dundee being mett in the new Church of Dundee ordinary place of Meeting the above Accompt was produced, Examined, settled and agreed formerly approve by the Severall Trades themselves. And they found the above Balance due to Andw Brown to be Two pound five shilling four pennies Scots which the appoint Jon Smart succeeding Collr to Pay in to him & take credit therefore in his Accots. And therefore the said Accompts herby approven of and discharged.
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Signed: George Marshall, Gilbert Ramsay, William Ramsay, IR, Patrick Ouchterloney, Jon Smart, James Thomson, John Mill
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Accompts of Intromissions of Andrew Brown Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1751 to the eleventh of November 1753
To Principall sum in the Mason Trades Bill 133. 6. 8-do- two years @rent thereon from Marts 1851 to Marts 1753 18. 6. 8-do- Principall sum in Jas Rattray & John Smith’s conjunct Bill 100. 0. 0-do- two years @rent thereon from Marts 1851 to Marts 1753 10. 0. 0-do- Principall sum in Jon Smart Measons Bill 140. 0. 0-do- one years @rent thereon from Candss 1753 to Candlss 1754 6.18. 4-do- Principall sum in Messers Ferrier, Stewart & Strachans conjunct Bill 33. 6. 8-do- two years @rent thereon from Candss 1752 to Candlss 1754 3. 6. 8
Publick dues from Marts 1751 to Marts 1752To 2 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall for the Fund 11. 9. 0-do- the penny of 200 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 10. 0. 0-do- 97 Bolls of Pitcurs 4. 17. 0-do- Cash from Robt Beg & Robt Scot as their dues as a free Masters Wrights 3. 0. 0-do- for two Wright Apprentices 12. 0-do- for 19 Journieman Wrights 5.14. 0-do- James Nicols Marriage Merk 13. 0 36. 5. 0
Publick dues from Marts 1752 to Marts 1753By One Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall for the Fund 5.13. 4To the Penny of 200 Bolls Mr Dempsters Meall 10. 0. 0-do- another Boll of Mr Dempsters Meall for the Fund 5.13. 4-do- the Penny of 49 Bolls of Pitcurs Meall 2. 9. 0-do- one Boll of Pitcurs Meall to the Fund 5. 5. 0-do- Cash for three Wright Apprentices 12. 0-do- Alexr Cromie his dues as a free Master 1.10. 0-do- as the dues of 12 Journieman Wrights 3.12. 0-do- from Ja Guild Sclaiter his dues as a new Deacon 1.10. 0-do- for a Journieman Sclaiter 6. 0-do- from Ja Nicol Junr as his dues as of for Free Meason Apprentices 1. 4. 0-do- Thos Smart as the dues of two Journiemen 12. 0-do-from James Nicole Sen for one Meason Apprentice 6. 0 38.18. 8
The above John Smart CredirBy Balance due Andw Brown Preeceding Collector on his Acct 2. 5. 4-do- Principall sum in Meason Trades Bill 133. 6. 0-do- James Rattray & Patrick Smiths Bill Int included 110. 0. 0-do- in the Accomptants Bill 133. 6. 8-do- Messers Ferrier, Stewart & Strachans Bill 33. 6. 8-do- two years Officir fees and David Garland from Marts 1751 to Marts 1753 4. 0. 0 416. 5. 4
Bal due by John Smart 98.18. 4
Dundee 14th February 1752Which day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of Dundee being mett in the house of Davd Paton Maltman.The above Accompt was produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due by John Smart to be Ninety eight pounds Eighteen shilling & four pennies Scots which the above Principall Sum & Interest due by him he hath granted bill of this date to Jas
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Thomson succeeding Collector. And therefore the said Accompts herby approven of and discharged.
Signed: James Thomson, David Ouchterloney, George Mackie, Jam Beg, Thos Smart, Andrew Brown, James Peter
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Accompts of Intromissions of James Thomson Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1753 to the eleventh of November 1754
Principall sums on SecurityTo Principall sum in Jon Smarts Bill Interest included 243.17. 0-do- Patrick Smiths Bill –do- 110. 0. 0-do- in the Meason Trades Bill -d0- 140. 0. 0-do- David Ferrier, Jas Stewart & Wm Strachans Bill –do- 35. 0. 0-do- 1 years Interest of Pa Smiths Bill to Marts 1754 5. 0. 0 533.17. 0
Publick dues from Marts 1753 to Marts 1754To one Boll of Pitcairns Meall to the Fund 5. 5. 0-do- the dues of three Free Masters Wrights 2.14. 0-do- 20 Journiemen & Apprentices of said Trade 6. 0. 0-do- the Penny on 100 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 5. 0. 0-do- one Boll of Mr Dempsters Meall to the fund 5.13. 4-do- the Penny on 50 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 2.10. 0-do- dues of Thomas Smarts Deaconship 1.10. 0-do- the Penny on 50 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 2.10. 0-do- another Boll of Mr Dempsters Meall to the fund 5.13 .4-do- dues of Gilbert Ramsay’e Deaconship 1.10. 0-do-Wm Ferrier his dues as a free Master Sclaiter 18. 0 39. 3. 8
573. 0. 8The above James Thomson Credt
By Cash paid John Bruce as two years Clerk fee preceeding Candlemass 1754 6. 0. 0-do- David Garland for one years Officer fee from Martinmass 1753 to Martinmass 1754 2. 8. 0-do- John Smart to Acct of the Pryce of the tenement & yeard purchased from him by the Incorporated trades 528.17. 0 537. 5. 0
Ballance due by the Accomptant 35.15. 8
At Dundee twenty ninth Day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty six yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of
Dundee being mett in the house of David Paton Maltman.The above Accompt was produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due by the said James Thomson to be thirty five pound and fifteen shilling and eight pennies Scots with which they appoint him to charge himself in his nixt Accompts. And therefore the said Accompts herby approven of and discharged as Witness our hands Place and Date foresaid.
Signed: Thos Smart, James Gild, Alexander Thomson, James Nicoll, Patrick How, James Smart Junior, Gilbert Ramsay
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Acct of Intromissions of James Thomson Wright in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1754 to the eleventh of November 1755
After the within Payment of £528.17. 0 Scots made John Smart by the 17.10. 3
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Accomptant of the pryce of the Tenement purchased from him by the Incorporated Trades there remained a Balance for which the Accomptant granted Bill payable at Whitsunday 1755 being £16.13. 4 Ster which being Indorsed to Provost Geo Yeaman the Accomptant Alex Kinnmond renewed bill payable at Whitsunday 1756 forTo Balance due by the Accomptant of last Clearance 2.19. 72/3
Rents of the House received & for the De-Materials &cTo Cash for De Wood at two different times 14. 5-do- from John Smart for old Stones 2. 0-do- borrowed from David Salter by Bill bearing Interest from Whity 1755 to pay the Repairs of the house purchased by the Trade 30. 0. 0-do- Thos Cowan Baker as a quarters rent for a Wheat loft from Marts 1754 to Candls 1755 3. 4-do- Cash David Cadger’ house rent due at Martinmass 5.10-do- John Young’s –do- 5.10 -do- Blackness for old Rubbish 4.10 32. 1. 3
Publick dues from Marts 1854 to Marts 1755To Cash from the Measons the Penny on 75 Bolls of Mr Dempsters Meall 6. 3-do- dues for a Journieman and Apprentice 1. 0From the Sclaiters for Pennys in the Boll of 75 Bols of said Meal 6. 3--do Wrights for Pennys onn 150 Bols of sd meal 12. 6To two Bols of Mr Dempsters Meall to the fund 18.10-do- dues of Booking 9 Journiemen Wrights 4. 6-do- of four Wright Apprentices 2. 0-do- o f three Free Master Wrights 4. 6 2.15.10
55. 6.112/3
Balance due to the Accomptant 6. 355.13. 2 2/3
Discharge of James Thomsons Intromissions with the Incorporated Trades from Marts 1754 to Martinmass 1755
Expence of Repairing the TenementBy Cash paid for Materials of Audited Accot 15. 0. 4½ -do- Measons –do- 9. 5. 5-do- Sclaiters -do- 3. 5. 4-do- wrughts -do- 7.17. 0-do- for necessarys during the work 11. 2½ -do- putting Shutters on the five Low windows of the Trades Land 7. 6-do- five pair of Balled Bands with Stay rods & Stiples for said Windows 6.10-do- Deacon Kinnmond for lead and running in the Crooks & Cuts 2. 6 36.16. 2
Necessary DepursementsPaid John Bruce for one years Clerk fee preceeding Candlemass 1755 5. 0-do- for Drawing Petition to the Guildry being three pages 1. 6-do- Instrument money protesting agt the Guildrys sentance 0. 6-do- David Garland for a pair of Shoes 4. 0-do- Bellman for opening the Kirks Door 0. 8-do- Cess & Kings Meals of the Tenement prnt 3. 5 2/3 15. 12/3
Outstanding of Rents ChargedBy David Cadgers rent 5.10-do John Youngs –do- 5.10 11. 8By Alex Skirvin moved & the Accomptants bill to part George Yeaman for 17.10. 3
55.13. 2 2/3
At Dundee twenty ninth Day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty six yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of
Dundee being mett in the house of Alexr Kinnimond Maltman.
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The above Accompt was produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due to the said James Thomson to be six shillings & three pence Sterling with which they appoint Alexander Kinnmond succeeding Collector to pay into him. And therefore the said Accompts herby Discharged. As Witness our hands Place and Date foresaid.James Guild, Thos Smart, Patrick How, Alexander Kinnmond, Gilbert Ramsay, James Smart Junior. James Nicoll
Page14Acct of Intromissions of Alexander Kinnimond Mason in Dundee Collector to the
Three Incorporated Trades before mentioned with the said Trades Stock from the eleventh of November 1755 to the eleventh of November 1756
Charge To the price of some Sclaits left after finishing the house sold by James Thomson and omitted in former accots and paid by him to the Accompt 10. 0. 0-do- Cash from Patrick Crow Maltman on Bill 216. 0. 0-do- David Samson as one years rent of house 62.10. 0-do- two Bolls of the funds Meall 11.13. 4-do- Cash from David Cadger and John Young as one quarters rent of ayr house 8. 0. 0-do- from the Sclaiters as the penny on 75 Bolls of Mr Lairds Meall 3.15. 0-do- Meason Trade as the penny of 75 Bolls –do- 3.15. 0 325. 3. 4To dues from Patrick How Boxmaster to Wright Trade for David Rattrays Apprentice 6. 0-do- for a Journieman of James Peters 6. 0-do- William Galloway as a free Master Wright 18. 0-do- Mr Wilson as a free Master 18. 0-do- from Alex Meall for his Marriage Mark 6. 0-do- James Nicol Mason for an Apprentice 6. 0 3. 0. 0
32. 3. 4
Discharge of Alex Kinnimond with the Incorporated Trades Accots from Martinmass 1755 to Martinmass 1756
By the principall sum in said Trades acceptance paid Provost George Yeaman 212.16. 0-do- one years interest thereof 10.10. 0-do- one years interest of David Salters Bill 18.18. 0-do- Cash paid Peter How Wright –do- 8.15. 0-do- William Fyffe Taylor –do- 4.19. 0-do- John Smiths –do- 2.13. 0-do- David Abercrombie -do- 10. 7. 0-do- Henry Ealis Meason for five & a half days work at the making of the Chimney Heads of the Trades house 3.13. 4-do- two days of the Accomptants Apprentice at 8d per day 16. 0-do- Limestone, hair, brick and the carriage thereof to the said Chimney heads 7. 7. 0-do- Ale to men of said work 12. 0-do- Cash paid for a four hours at the receiving of David Simons rent pr order of the Members present at said time 1. 4. 0-do- shoes to David Garland 2. 8. 0-do- Thomas Scott Smith of Discharged Accott 4.12. 0-do- John Bruce Waiter -do- 6. 4. 6--do- Robert Scott Wright –do- 6.14. 0-do- James Thomson Wright as the Balance due to him in Last Accots 3.15. 0-do- spent with the Deacons & Boxmasters at receiving of the Penny on the Bolls 12. 0-do- for Laddering ale to the Sclaiters at the Laddering of the foresaid house 6. 0-do- spent at the receaving of David Cadger & John Youngs rents 6. 0 308. 7.10
Balance due by the Accomptant 19.15. 6
10
328. 3. 4
At Dundee the fifteenth February One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of
Dundee being mett in the house of Alexr Kinnimond Maltman.The above Accompt was produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due to the said Alexr Kinnimond to be nineteen pounds fifteen shillings & six pence Sterling with which they appoint Alexander Kinnmond to charge himself with in his nexrt Accots. And therefore the said Accompts herby Discharged for ever. As Witness our hands Place and Date foresaid.Signed: Patrick How, James Gild, George Marshall Gilbert Ramsay, Patt Kinnimond
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Accot of Intromissions of Alexander Kinnimond Mason in Dundee Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Borrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1756 to 11 Novr 1757
Charge1756
To Balance due by the Accomptr on former years Accompts 19.15. 61757
-do- one years rent of the Tenemt from David Simpson due at Whity 1757 64.10. 0
Publick dues from Marts 1756 to do- 1757 recdFrom Patrick How as Booking dues of three Wright Apprentices 18. 0-do- as dues of Booking two Journemen Wrights 12. 0 1.10. 0-of- Boxmaster to Sclaiters as the dues of Patrick Howes being Booked a Master Sclaiter 18. 0-of- George Craick as his dues as a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 10. 0
88. 3. 6
Discharge1757
Febry 26 Paid 8 months Cess of tte Tenement from 24th June 1756 to 25 March 1757 gone Years Kings mails yrof due Whity 1750 pr rect 3. 8. 6
July 30 -do- Da Garland for repairs on ye Tenemt –do- 1.13. 0Augt 4 -do- Alexr Peatrie Wright and Jas Guild Sclaiter for Repairs on –do- 3.17. 0
20 -do- Da Garland for his Offr fee this year 2. 8. 0Octr 8 -do- Pat Crows Relict as one years interst from Lambass 1756 to –do-
1757 of £18 Sterling borrowed for the use of the Trades pr rect 10.16. 0-do- one years @rent from Whits 1756 to –do- 1757 of £30 Str in the Trades Bill to Da Salter pr Discharge 18. 0. 0
N. B. The @yeas int included in the Discharge for the Int due 1756Paid on years Clk fee from Marts 1756 to –do- 1757 3. 0. 0
43. 7. 6Ball due by the Collector 44.16. 0
88. 3. 6
At Dundee the Eighth day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty nine yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright and Scleator Trades of
Dundee being mett The above Accompts were produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due by the said Alexr Kinnimond to be Forty four pound sixteen shillings Scots with which they appoint to be paid to Thos Smart Mason in Dundee succeeding Collector and he to
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charge himself therewith in his Accompts. And therefore the foregoing Accompts are herby Discharged for ever. As Witness our hands Place and Date foresaid.
Signed: George Craick, William Robertson, George Marshall, Robt Scott, Thos Smart, James Nicoll, Patrick Hean, James Guild, Gilbert Ramsay
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Accot of Intromissions of (blank) Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1757 to 11 Novr 1758
ChargeTo Balls on Alex Kinimond late Collectors Accompts received by the Accompt 44.16. 0-do- one years Rent of the Trades Tenemt from David Simspn Due at Whits 1758 64.10. 0
Publick dues from Marts 1757 to –do- 1758To David Craick, Wm Robertson Junr & Jas Wallace their dues as Master Masons 2.14. 0-do- dues of Journiemen & Meason apprentices 1.10. 0-do- a Journieman Sclaiter 6. 0-do- 4 Wright Jounrniemen & Apprentices 1.10. 0-do- Alexr Peatrie dues as a new Deacon to Wrights 1.10. 0
116.16. 0
Discharge1758
Jany 28 Paid Baillie Ballingall from drawing Contracts ‘twixt Messers Dempster & Laird Davd Wedderburn and the Trades pr Acct 12. 0. 6Febry 10 Paid Da Garland as the @ Allowance given him for a pair of Shoes 2. 8.0March 25 Paid 8 Months Cess of the Tenemt & Kings Meals from 24 June 1757 to 25 March 1758 pr Disch 3. 8. 4June 15 Paid da Salter as one years @rent of £30 Str due him by Trades Bill from Whits 1757 to –do- 1758 pr Dsch 18. 0. 0Augt 3 Paid Jas Pitullo one years @rent of £18 Str due Patrick Crows heirs by Trades Bill form Lambass 1757 to –do- 1768 pr Disch 10.16. 0Decr 23 Paid 8 months cess of the Tenemt from 25 March 1758 to 25 March 1759 of one years Kings mealls due Whits 1758 pr Rect 3. 8. 4By one years Clerk fee from Marts 1757 to Marts 1758 3. 0. 0
53. 1. 2Balance due by the Collector 63.14.10
116.16. 0
At Dundee the Eighth day of March Seventeen hundred and fifty nine yearsThe above Accompts were produced, Examined, settled and agreed to as formerly approven by the Severall Trades themselves. & they found the above Ballance due by the said Thomas Smart Collector to be Sixty three pounds fourteen shillings and ten pennys Scots with which they appoint to be paid to Thos Smart Mason in Dundee succeeding Collector which they appoint him to charge himself with in his nixt Accompts. And thy appoint the Instructions of the Discharge of Alex Kinnimond last years Audtr & this above written to be lodged in the Trades Chist. And therefore the above Accompts are herby Discharged for ever. As Witness our hands Place and Date foresaid.
Signed: Gilbert Ramsay. George Craick, Dav Smart, Patrick How, James Nicoll, James Guild, Robt Scott, William Robertson, George Marshall
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Smart Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1758 to 11 Novr 1759
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ChargeTo Ballance due on last years Accompts 63..14.10-do- one years rent of the Trades Tenement of land possest by David Simson due at Whitsunday 1759 64.10. 0
Publick dues for Martinmass 1758 to Martinmass 1759From Henry Ellis his dues as a free Master Mason 18. 0-do- James Wright –do- Wright 18. 0-do- James Nicoll his dues as a new Deacon to the Masons 1.10. 0To the fund dues of one Boll and a half of Meall from the Laird of Wedderburn at 10 merks pr Boll 9.16. 0From Patrick How his dues as a new Deacon to the Wrights 1.10. 0To the dues of three Journeymen & two Apprentices from the Masons 1.10. 0To the dues of three Journeymen & two Apprentices from the Wrights 1.10. 0-do- one Journeyman to the Sclaiters 6. 0-do- of Robert Wilkie & Alexr Peatrie Junr their dues as Master Wrights 1.16. 0-do- Patrick McDougall and Patrick Read as Master Sclaiters 1.16. 0-do- the penny on the Boll of one hundred and fifty Bolls meall from Wedderburn 7.10. 0 29. 0. 0
157. 4.10
1759 DischargeMarch 10 Payed David Garland as his allowance given him for a pair of
Shoes 2. 8. 0Augt 3 -do- Isobell Fyffe one years Annual rent of £18 Ster due on
the Trades Security from Lambass 1758 to Lambass 1759 10.16. 01760
Feby 22-do- four termes Cess of the Tenement from 25 March 1759 to 25 March 1760 and one years Kings Meills due at Whits 1759 pr receipt 3. 8. 4-do- one years Clerk fee from Marts 1758 to Marts 1759 3. 0. 0
19.12. 4Balance due by Thomas Smart 137.12. 6
157. 4.10
At Dundee the Twenty fifth day of March Seventeen hundred and sixty yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright & Sclaiter Trade of Dundee having mett they Examined, settled and approved of the Accompts contained on this and the preceeding pages. And found the Balance due by Thomas Smart late Collector to be One hundred pounds which Balance he is appointed to pay to James Thomson present Collector. And therefore the above Accompts are herby Discharged bySigned: James Nicoll, Patrick How, William Galloway, James Thomson, Robt Scott, Peater
Howie, Gilbert Ramsay. Dav Smart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Thomson Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1759 to 11 Novr 1760
ChargeTo Ballance due on last years Accompts 137.12. 6-do- one years rent of Tenement of land possest by David Simson from Whity 1759 to Whity 1760 64.10. 0
Publick dues from Marts 1789 to Martinmass 1760
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From David Begg his dues as a free Master to the Wright Trade 18. 0-do- Peter Howie his dues as a new Deacon to the Slaiter Trade 1.10. 0-do- his for his Marriage 6. 0-do- George Johnston & John Bennet their dues as free Masters to the Mason Trade 1.16. 0-do- the dues of seven Journeymen to the Mason Trade 2. 2. 0-do- the dues of six Journeymen and two Apprentices to the Wright Trade 2. 8. 0-do- one Journeyman to the Slaiter Trade 6. 0-do- the penny of he Boll of three hundred & thirty nine Bolls meal from the Laird of Wedderburn 16.19. 0-do- two hundred and fifty one Bolls meall from Andrew & David Michel 12.11. 0 38.16. 0-do- Borrowed from James Thomson Wright for behalf of the said Incorporated Trades at Lambass 1760 228. 0. 0
468.18. 6
1760 DischargeMay 21 Given David Garland for buying a pair of Shoes to himself 2. 8. 0Augt 6 Payed Isobel Fyffe as one years annual rent of £18 Str due to
her from Lams 1759 to Lams 1760 10.16. 015 Given James Thomson Wright for Reparations to David Simsons
house pr accots and receipts 11.14. 0Septr 2 Payed David Salter Maltman the present sum due to him & Bill 360. 0. 0
-do- him two years and a Quarters Interest @rent due thereon from which 1758 to Lams 40.10. 0-do- one years Clerk fee from Marts 1759 to Marts 1760 3. 0. 0
428. 8. 0Ballance due by James Thomson 40.10. 6
468.18. 6
At Dundee the Eighteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty oneyearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright & Sclaiter Trade of Dundee having mett they Examined, settled and approved of the Accompts contained on this and the preceeding pages. And found the Ballance due by the said James Thomson their present Collector to be Fourty pounds ten shillings six pennies Scots money with which he is appointed to charge himself in his next Accompts are hereby approven off & Discharged.
Signed: Gilbert Ramsay, thos Smart, Alexr Petrie, Dav Smart, James Thomson,, wiliam Galloway, William Smart, Peter Howie
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Thomson Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1760 to 11 Novr 1761
ChargeTo Ballance due on last years Accompts 40.10. 6-do- one year and a halfs rent of the Tenement of land possest by David Simson from Whity 1760 to Marts 1761 96..19. 0The price of said Tenement of land sold by public roup to John Halliburton Merchant & one of the present Baillies of Dundee and payable by the articles of Roup at Marts 1761 £147 Ster 1764. 0. 0To cash borrowed on 2nd Aprile 1761 on accompt of the saids Three Incorporated Trades from (one word illegible) Fyffe in Kinghorn 96. 0. 0-do- at same time on Account of said Trades from the Kirk 120. 0. 0
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Session of Mearns-do- the dues of David Tod as a free Master to the Mason Trade 18. 0-do- the dues of (one word illegible) and four Apprentices to the Mason Trade 4. 4. 0-do- Eleven Journeymen & two Apprentices to the Wright Trade 3.18. 0-do- one Journeyman to the Slaiter Trade 6. 0-do- one Boll and a half of Wederburns Meall allowed to the Trade by Contract 10.0. 0-do- the pennies on the Boll of one Hundred and Fifty bolls meale out of the Estate of Wedderburn Cropt 1760 7.10. 0-do- the dues of John Benet Mason & Peter Mc Dougall slaiters & Alex Petrie Wright their Marriage 18. 0 27.14. 0
2144.19. 6
1761 DischargeAprile 2 Principall sum borrowed from the Compter as charged in last
Accompts repayed 228. 0. 0By annualrent due thereon likeways payed 1.10. 0
May 8 -do- the Expense of a Suit of Cloaths for David Garland 16. 1. 018 Given David Garland for Charging a pair of Shoes to himself 2. 8. 0
June 8 Payed George Fyffe the Cess due on the land formerly belonging to the Incorporated Trades 3. 8. 6
July 17 -do the Expense attending the sale of the Trades house & infest by David Jameson 16. 3. 6
Aug 5 -do- one years @rent of £101 Ster Recd from Lams 1760 to Lams 1761 payed to Isobel Fyffe 10.16. 0-do- four months @rent of £101 Ster due at Marts 1761 likewise payed her 1.12. 0
Septr 18-do- David Simson in full of his Claim for biding a Meikle house with the Trades consent adjoining to the house present by him pr receipt 36. 0. 0-do- incidents with Several Members of the Trades when Settling with him 15. 0
Novr 27Lent Alexander Scrymsour of Tealing and Andrew Pitcairne Writer in Dundee on there conjunct Bill payed at Marts 1762 with @rent at 4½ per cent 1333. 6. 8Payed Isobel Fife the princl sum in the Trades Bill to her payable at Marts 1761 at £26 Ster 312. 0. 0By @rent due hereon 3.18. 0Payed Mr John Gibson Minr at Mains the princl sum in the Trades Bill to the Kirk Session of that Parish 120. 0. 0-do- him the @rent due thereon from 1 Aprile to marts 1761 3.10. 0By one years Clerk fee from Marts 1760 to Marts 1761 3. 0. 0
2098. 8. 8Ballance due by the Compter to be paid to the succeeding
Compter 46.10.102144.19. 6
At Dundee the Sixteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty two yearsWhich day the Visitors and other Members of the Mason, Wright & Sclaiter Trade of Dundee having mett they Examined, settled and approved of the Accompts contained on this and the preceeding pages. And found the Ballance to be Fourty six pounds ten shillings ten pennies Scots which is presently payed to Patrick Howie the present Collector and therefore the saids Accots are hereby approven off & Discharged.Signed: William Stewart, Patrick How, Alexr Petrie, John Smart, tho Smart, Thomas Baillie,
Peter Howie, Dav Smart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Patrick How Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1761 to 11 Novr 1762
ChargeTo Ballance due last years Accot 46.10.10 -do- one years annual rent at the rate of 4½ per cent from Marts 1761 to Marts 1762 of £200 Merks due to the saids Trades by Alexander Scrymsour of Tealing and Andrew Pitcairne Writers in Dundee by Bill 60. 0. 0-do- the dues of Patrick Butchards entry as a free Master 4.10. 0-do- Samuall Bells and Patrick Roger their entry as free Masters to the Wright Trade 3. 0. 0-do- three Journeymen from the Mason Trade 18. 0-do- nine Journeymen and two Apprentices from the Wright trade 3.18. 0-do the penneys on the Bolls of one hundred and fourty nine Bolls of the estate of Wedderburn 7.10. 0-do- the price one Boll two firlots of the said Meall delivered for the fund 10. 0. 0
133. 6.10Balance due to be taken credit for in next Accots 1.18. 2
135. 5. 0
DischargeBy incidents at clearing the preceeding Accots in Feby 1762 3. 5. 0Payed George Fyfe in full of the Cess due by the Trades for the tenement of land sold by them to Mr John Hallyburton 2. 3. 6Given David Garland for buying a pair of Shoes to himself 2. 8. 0-do the expense of making out a Memorial relative to the encroachments made on the priviledges of the Incorporated Trades by Patrick Butchart Mason laying the said Memorial before Mr Ferguson of Pitfour Advocate 57.13. 0Receiving his opinion thereon and other charges disbursed therewith 3.15. 6The following sums given to the Boxmaster of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades for the use of the Poor of said Trades vizt:To David Tod for the Masons 15. 0. 0-do- Thomas Baillie for the Wrights 30. 0. 0-do- Peter Howie for the Slaiters 15. 0. 0 60. 0. 0By one years Clerk fee from Marts 1761 to Marts 1762 6. 0. 0
135 .5 .0
At Dundee the Second day of January Seventeen hundred and sixty four Which day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due to Patrick How to be one pound eighteen shilling two pennies Scots for which he is to have credit in his next Accompts and therefore the said Accompts of Chargeand Discharge is hereby approven of.
Signed: Jon Smart, Alexr Petrie, Peter Howie
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Accompts of the Intromissions of Patrick How Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1762 to 11 Novr 1763
ChargeTo one years annual rent at the rate of 4½ per cent from Marts 1762 to Marts 60. 0. 0
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1763 of 2000 Merks due to the saids Trades by Alexr Scrymsour of Tealine and Andrew Pitcairn Writers in Dundee by Bills-do- the dues of Alexander Wood and James Auchterlounie their entry as free Masons 3. 0. 0-do- David Rait and Andrew Bisset –do- Wright Trade 3. 0. 0-do- William Low –do- Slaiter Trade 1.10. 0-do- of a Journeyman and two Apprentices to the Mason Trade 1.18. 0-do- Eleven Journeymen and one Apprentice to the Wright Trade 3.12. 0-do- one Apprentice to the Slaiters 6. 0-do- the pennys on the Boll of One hundred and fourty nine Bolls meal to the saids Trades out of the Estate of Wedderburn 7. 9. 0-do- the price of one Boll two firlots meall delivered tfor the fund 10. 0. 0
89.10. 0
DischargeBy Balance due on last Accompts 1.18. 2Paid for a pair of shoes to David Garland 2. 8. 0-do- Alexr Bell Mercht for cloth to him 16.13. 0Given to James Nicoll Mason and others to be divided amongst the Mason, Wright and Slaiter Trades conform to their several Interests 24. 0. 0-do- Alexr Thomson by order of the visitors for trouble anent their affairs 1. 4. 0By one years salary to the Clerk for the said Three Trades from Marts 1762 to Marts 1763 6. 0. 0
52. 3. 2Ballance due 37.11.1
0 89.15. 0
At Dundee the Fifteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty four yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed Patrick How to be Thirty seven pound eleven shilling ten pennies Scots money which Ballance they appoint to be charged on nixt Accompt by James Nicoll the succeeding Visitor and therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: Jon Smart, Alexr Petrie, Peter Howie
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Accompts of the Intromissions of James Nicoll Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds
belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1763 to 11 Novr 1764. This being in Sterling money
ChargeTo Ballance of last years Accompts 3. 2. 710/12
-do- the Princll sum Contained in a Bill granted Alexander Scrymsour of Tealine the saids Trades 111.2. 22/3
-do- the @rent due thereon from Marts 1763 to Marts 1764 at 4½ pr Cent 5. 0. 0 116. 2. 22/3
-do- the dues of James Wilson, James Stephen , Robert Beig, John Beig and Alexr Stevens their entry as free Masters to the Wright Trade 12. 6-do- two Apprentices from the Mason Trade 1. 0-do- five Apprentices and 23 Journeymen to the Wright Trade 14. 0-do- one Journeyman from the Slater Trade 0. 6-do- the pennies on ye Boll of 149 Bolls of Wedderburns Meall 12. 5-do- 206 Bolls of Lord Panmures Meall 17. 2
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-do- One Boll 2 Firlots of Meall delivered to the Fund of Wedderburns Farms 16. 8-do- the price of Two Bolls Meall delivered to the fund of Lord Panmures Farms 1. 4. 0From Mr John Macky Mercht in Gardenston of Compliment to ye Fund when he sold the Trades a Quantity of Meall 10. 0 5. 8. 3
124.13.16/12
DischargeLent to Patrick How Wright in Dundee, John Thoms and davod Low Mercht tereon Bill paybl at Marts 1765 with Interest of 5 pr cent 111. 2. 22/3
Paid Patrick How Wright for a new Lock to the Trades Chist 16. 0Given to the Trades for their Poor as Follows:To the Masons 8. 4To the Wrights 16. 8To the Sclaiters 8. 4 1.13. 4By Incidents anent the Trades Affairs at sundry times 9.11One year Salary to the Clerk for the said three Trades from, Marts 1763 to Marts 1764 10. 0
115.17. 52/3
Ballance due 8.15. 7 10/12 124.13.16/10
At Dundee the Twentieth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty five yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed James Nicoll (with which he is to charge himself in his mext Accompts) to be Eight pound fifteen shillings seven pence ten twelfths of a Penny Sterling. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: George Marshall, Thos Smart, George Mackie
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Accompts of the Intromissions of James Nicoll Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1764 to 11 Novr 1765.
ChargeTo the Ballance of last Accts 8.15. 711/12
-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Wright, John Thoms and David Low Mercht pr Bill 111. 2. 2812
-do- @rent due thereon from Marts 17664 to Marts 1765 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do the dues of Andrew Baillie and William Chisholm their entry as free masters to the Wright Trade 5. 0-do- one Apprentice and fifteen Journeymen to the Mason Trade 8. 0-do- four Apprentices and fourteen Journeymen to ye Wright Trade 9. 0-do- three Apprentices to the Sclaiter Trade 1. 6-do ye pennies on ye Boll of 150 Bolls of Wedderburns Meall 12. 6-do- 283 Bolls of Meall from John Mackay Mercht in Portsoy 1. 4. 0-do- ye price of one Boll two firlots of Wedderburns Meall delivered to ye Fund 16. 8-do—one Boll of Meall delivered from John Henderson Mercht to ye Fund 13.10 4.10. 6
120.19.610/12
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DischargeBy Principall Sum due by Patrick How, John Thoms and David Low as Charged 111. 2. 22/12
Given to David Garland for buying Shoes to himself 4. 0Given to the three Trades for the use of their poor as follows to
witt:To the Wrights 1.10. 0-do- Masons 15. 0-do- Slatiers 15. 0 3. 0. 0Given for buying Cloaths to David Garland 1. 0. 0By Incidents anent the Trades affairs at Sundry times 14. 6-do- one years Sellary to the Clerk for the Three Trades from Marts 1764 to Marts 1765 10. 0
116.10. 88/12
Ballance due 13. 8. 9 2/12 129.19. 610/12
At Dundee the Twenty Seventh day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty Six yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed James Nicoll to be Thirteen pound eight shillings nine pence two twelfths of a Penny Sterling. Which Ballance is to be charged by George Marshall succeeding Collector and therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: George Marshall, Alexr Haliburton, Thos Smart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of George Marshall Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1765 to 11 Novr 1766.
ChargeTo Ballance due on last Accompts 13. 8. 91/12
To the principall sum due by Patrick How Wright, John Thoms and David Low Mercht pr Bill 111. 2. 28/12
-do- @rent due thereon from Marts 1765 to Marts 1766 5.11. 14/12 116.13. 4-do- Thomas Baillies dues as as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- William Stewarts –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- the dues of a free Masters Marriage 0. 6-do- John Woods entry as a free Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- two Apprentices and Six Journeymen to the mason Trade 4. 0-do- David Clerk, Peter How Junr, John Peter and William Petrie as free Masters to the Wright Trade 10. 0-do-Five Apprentices Eight Journeymen to the Wright Trade 6. 6-do- the pennies on the Boll on 150 Bolls of Wedderburns Meall 12. 6-do-the price of one Boll two firlots of Wedderburns Meall delivered to the Fund 16. 8 2.18. 2
133. 0. 32/12
DischargeBy the Prinpll Sum due by Patrick How Slater, Thomas & David Low as Charged 111. 2. 28/12
Given to David Garland for buying shoes and Stockings to himself per precept & Price 5. 3Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows vizt:To the Masons 1. 7. 6To the Wrights 2.15. 0
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To the Slaters 1. 7. 6 5.10. 0By the expense of making out a Contract betwixt William Yeaman and the Masons Wrights and Slater Trades 13. 0-do- Incidents anent the Trades affairs 6. 0-do- one years Sallary to the Clerk for the three Trades from Marts 1765 to Marts 1766 10. 0
110. 6. 58/12
Balance 12.13. 9 6/12 133. 0. 32/12
At Dundee the Twelfth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty Seven yearsWhich day the Accots of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed George Marshall to be Fourteen pound Thirteen shillings nine pence six twelfths of a Penny Sterling. With which he is to charge himself in his next Accots. And therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged. And the Trades recommend to George Marshall to lend to Andrew Pitcairn fifteen pound Sterling of he money belonging to the saids Three Trades at Whitsunday next.
Signed: George Marshall, Thos Baillie, William Stewart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of George Marshall Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1766 to 11 Novr 1767
ChargeTo Ballance due on last Accompts 14.13. 96/12
To the Prin sum in a Bill granted by Patrick How, John Thomson and David Low Merchants Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do-@rent due thereon from Marts 1766 to Marts 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do-the dues of William Stephen, John Melvell and David Thomson as free Masters to the Wright Trade 7. 6-do- two Apprentices to the Wright Trade 1. 0-do- Seventeen Journeymen to said Trade 8. 6-do- on Apprentice to the Mason Trade 0. 6-do- the pennies on the Boll o f 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns Meall 12. 6-do- he price of one Boll two firlots of the Ladys Meall Delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- a Premium given to the fund by Mr Donaldson for 514 Bolls meall sold & delivered by him to the Three Trades 4. 2. 0
137.15. 9612
DischargeBy the Prin Sum due by Patrick How, John Thomson and David Low as Charged 111. 2. 28/12
Given David Garland for buying Shoes and Stockings to himself 5. 3Paid Andrew Jobson Taylor for a pair of Briches to David Garland 11. 82/12
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows vizt.To the Masons 1.10. 0-do- Wrights 3. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1.10. 0 6. 0. 0By Incidents anent the Trades affairs 1.116/12
-do- One years Sallary to the Clerk for the three Trades from Marts 1766 to Marts 1767 10. 0
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Lent oof the Trades money Bearing @rent from Whits 1767 to James Anderson Weaver 15. 0. 0
134. 9. 111/12
Balance due 3. 6. 7 7/12 137.15. 96/12
At Dundee the First day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty Eight yearsWhich day the Accots of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed Geo Marshall to be Three pound six shillings seven pennies seven twelfths Sterling. With which he is to charge himself in his next Accots. And therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: James Nicoll. Thos Baillie, William Stewart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of George Marshall Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1767 to 11 Novr 1768
ChargeTo Ballance on last Accompts 3. 6. 77/12
-do- the Prinl Sum due by Patrick How, John Thomson and David Low Merchants 111. 2. 28/12
-do- @rent due hereon from Marts 1767 to Marts 1768 5.11. 14/12 116.13. 4-do- Cash lent the Trades money as by last Accompts to Jas Anderson 15. 0. 0-do- @rent due thereon from Whity 1767 to Whity 1768 15. 0 15.15. 0-do- the dues of Alex Jack as a Freemaster to the Meason Trade 2. 6-do- Alex Wright as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Payable by Thos Low, John Lundie, James Mill and David Bruce as Freemasters to the Wright Trade 10. 0-do- for three Apprentices to the Meason Trade 7. 6-do- to the Wright Trade 7. 6-do- one –do- Slater Trade 2.6-do- the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns Meall 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots of Lady Wedderburns Meall Delivered to the Fund 16. 8-do- the premiums given by Messers Falls at Dundee of John Donaldson at Elcho for Meall sold and Delivered by them to the Three Trades 9.10. 3
148. 6.107/12
DischargeBy the Prncl Sum lent at Marts 1768 to Patrick How’s Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee and John Thomson Mercht there by Bill 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Cash lent of the Trades money as mentioned in last Accompts to James Anderson Weaver 15. 0. 0Given David Garland for buying Shoes and Stockings to himself 5. 3Paid Andw Jobson Taylor for Cloaths to him 1.12. 2Given William Stewart Slater per order & Recd 1. 0. 0
Given to the Three Trades for use of their Poor as follows viz:To the Measons 2. 5. 0-do Wrights 4.10. 0
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-do Slaters 2. 5. 0 9. 0 .0By Incidents anent the Trades affairs 19. 6-do- one years Sallary to the Clerk of the Three Trades from Marts 1767 to Marts 1768 10. 0
139. 9. 18/12
Ballance due 8.17. 8 11/12 140.6.107/12
At Dundee the Thirteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and sixty Nine yearsWhich day the Accots of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding page being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed George Marshall to be Eight pounds seven shillings Eight pence eleven twelfths Sterling. Which balance is to be charged by Thomas Baillie succeeding Collector. And therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: Thos Baillie, Thos Smart, William Stewart
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Baillie Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1768 to 11 Novr 1769
ChargeTo Ballance due on last Accompts 8.17.811/12
-do- the Princl sum due by Patrick Low, Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee and John Thomson Mercht there by Bill 111. 2. 28/12
-do-@rent due thereon from Marts 1768 to Marts 1769 5.11. 0 4/12 116.13. 4-do- Cash due to the Trades by James Anderson Weaver 15. 0. 0-do- the dues of Thomas Donaldson, Robert Hamilton, William Butchart, John Smart & Robert Butchart as Freemasters to the Mason Trade at 2/6d each 12. 6-do- William Bruce, & Charles Duncan as Apprentices to the said Trade 5. 0-do- John Low as a free Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- David Burns & Alexander Henderson as as Apprentices to said Trade 5. 0-do- John Gourlay and Alexander Lesslie as free Masters to the Slater Trade 5. 0-do- John Stewart as Apprentice to said Trade 2. 6-do- the Pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns Meall 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots of the Ladys Meall Delivered to the Trades 16. 8-do- the Premium given by Messers Sandieman & Ramsay Merchts in Dundee Sturrock & Stewart Merchts there and John Ross at Perth for Mealll sold & delivered by them to the Trades 17.18. 8 6/12
161.11. 56/12
DischargeBy the Princl sum due by Patrick Low Elder & Younger and John Thoms 111. 2. 28/12
-do- due by James Anderson Meason 15. 0. 0Given David Garland for buying Shoes & Stockings to himself 6. 0-do- John Peter Wright for cloaths furnished to him to Accot 13. 96/12
-do- to account of the Trades proportion agreed to be paid to the Town for paving the Streets 4.10. 0
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-do- James Wilson Wright per order & Receipt 1.10. 0Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows Viz
To the Measons 2.10. 0-do- Wrights 5. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2.1.0 0 10. 0. 0By Incidents anent the Trades affairs 1. 3. 0-do- one years Sallary to the Clerk of the Three Trades from Marts 1768 to Marts 1769 10. 0
144.15. 02/12
Ballance due 16.16.5 3/12 161.11. 55/12
At Dundee the Fourteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and Seventy yearsWhich day the Accots of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding pages being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed Thomas Baillie to be Sixteen pounds sixteen shillings five pence three twelfths Sterling money. With which balance he is to charge himself in his next Accompts. And therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge is hereby approven of and Discharged.
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Baillie Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1769 to 11 Novr 1770
To Ballance due on last Accompts 16.16. 53/12
-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick Lows Elder and Younger Wrights in Dundee and John Thoms Merchant there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- annual rent thereof from Martinmass 1769 to Marts 1770 5.11. 14/12
-do- the Principall sum due by James Anderson Weaver in Dundee 15. 0. 0-do- dues of David Pirrie Apprentice to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- four Journeymen to said Trade 2. 0-do- Robert Wilkie’s dues as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- the dues of Eleven apprentices to the said Trade 1. 7. 6-do- six Journeymen to the said Trade 3. 0-do- Patrick Reids dues as a new Deacon to the salter Trade 2. 6-do- the dues of three Journeymen to the said Trade 1. 6-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by John Ross Merchant in Perth and Convener Duncan in Dundee for meall sold and delivered by them to the Trades 3. 4. 6 6.15. 2
155. 4.113/12
Discharge By the primcipall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger & John Thoms 111.2. 28/12
Lent to Deacon and Boxmaster of the Mason Trade on Bill payle to March 1771 With Interest Included 15. 0. 0Given David Garland for buying Shoes & Stockings to himself 5. 3-do- George Marshall Slater for the use of the poor of heir Trade 5. 0-do- George Barry Wright per Order & Receipt 3. 0 Paid Andrew Jobson Taylor for Cloaths to David Garland 9. 8-do- for a Book for recording the Sederunts 1. 6The principall sum lent to James Anderson if £15 Whereof paid by the first dividend made by the Trustees for his Creditors 10. 4. 76/12
£1.15. 16/12 The Ballance of said princll Sum yet Resting Given to the
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Three Trades for the use of the poors as Follows:To the Masons 1.10. 0-do- Wrights 3. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1.10. 0 6. 0. 0By incidents anent the Trades affairs 10. 7-do- one years Sallary to the Clerk 10. 0
144.11.102/12
Balance due 10.13. 1 1/12 155. 4.113/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Nicol Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1770 to 11 Novr 1771
ChargeTo Ballance of Thomas Baillie late Collector his Accompts Commencing from 11th November 1769 to 11th November 1770 10.13. 11/12
-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee & John Thoms Mercht there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- @rent thereof from Marts 1770 to Martinmass 1771 5.11. 14/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson Weaver 10. 4. 76/12
-do- the Principall sum lent to the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from March 1770 to 11th November 1771 1. 5. 3 16. 5. 3
153.16. 37/12
-do- the dues of David Beath and Ninnian Alexander as free Masters to the Mason Trade 5. 0-do- the dues of Six Apprentices to the Wright Trade 15. 0-do- two Apprentices to the Slater Trade 5. 0-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by Convener Duncan for meall sold and delivered by them to the Trades 1.15. 0 4. 9. 2
158. 5. 77/12
DischargeBy the primcipall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger & John Thoms 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to James Anderson 10. 4. 76/12
-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from March 1770 to 11 November 1771 1. 5. 3 16. 5. 3Given David Garland for buying Shoes & Stockings 5. 9Paid Andrew Jobson Taylor for Cloaths to him 1. 3. 6-do- Thomas Mawer Writer to Account of the process depending before the Court of Session at the Instance of the Mason Trade against Ninian Alexander 10. 0. 0Given to a stranger or poor man 3. 0Given to one of the poor of the Mason Trade 10. 0-do- the Three Trades for the use of their poor as follows:To the Masons 1.10. 0-do- Wrights 3. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1.10. 0 6. 0. 0To Incidents anent the Trades affairs 10. 8By one years Sallary to the Clerk 10. 0
150.15. 0
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Balance due 1.10. 5 5./12 158. 5. 57/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Nicol Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1771 to 11 Novr 1772
ChargeTo Ballance of Accompts commencing from 11 November 1770 to 11 November 1771 1.10. 85/12
-do- the Proncipall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee & John Thoms Mercht there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- @rent thereof from Marts 1771 to Martinmass 1772 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson Weaver 10. 4. 76/12
-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1770 to 11 November 1772 2. 0. 3 17. 0. 3
145. 8. 711/12
To the dues of James Beig as a free Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- a Journeyman to the said Trade 0. 6-do- John Peter as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Nathan Kirkaldie as a free Master to the said Trade 2. 6-do- four Apprentices to -do- 10. 0-do- Alexander Lessly as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by John Ross Merchant in Perth for meall sold and delivered by him to the Trades 8. 2. 8 10.12. 4
156.0.1111/12
DischargeBy the primcipall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger & John Thoms 111.2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to James Anderson 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from March 1770 to 11 November 1772 2. 0. 3 17. 0. 3Given Andrew Ouchterlony for buying Shoes to himself 4. 6
Paid for Cloaths to him viz:To Andrew Thoms Merchant 1.16. 3-do- James Dick Taylor 11. 4 2. 7. 7Iven Gilbert Ramsay Slater per Receipt 10. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 2.10. 0-do- Wrights 5. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2.10. 0 10. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 16. 46/12
By one years Sallary to the Clerk 10. 0152. 4. 22/12
Balance due 3.16. 9 3/12 156.0.1111/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Patrick How Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1772 to 11 Novr 1773
ChargeTo Ballance of Accompts commencing from 11 November 1771 to 11 November 1772 3.16. 93/12
-do- the Proncipall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee & John Thoms Mercht there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- @rent thereof from Marts 1771 to Martinmass 1772 5.11. 14/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1770 to 11 November 1773 2.15. 3 17.15. 3-do- the dues of one Apprentice to the Mason Trade 2 6-do- John Scott as a free Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- James Buddo & James Henderson as free Masters to the Slater Trade 5. 0-do- an Apprentice to the sd Trade 2. 6-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by Mr Sandieman Merchant in Perth on 400 Bolls meal to the fund 2.15. 9 ½ 7.18. 9 6/12
155.17. 53/12
Balance due by the Trade 3.11. 8 5/12 159.12. 14/12
DischargeBy the principall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger & John Thoms 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to James Anderson 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony Mason in Dundee as services as Officer to the Three Trades from Marts 1772 to Candlss 1774 conform to an agreement with a Committee of the saids Trades to him in full of any Claim for Stockings, Shoes or other perquisites cloaths except 6/2 quarterly 1.13. 4Given to William Henderson Slater as per receipt 10. 0Paid Anthony Barclay Writer to the Signet on accot due by the Mason Trade by Appointment of the Visitors of the Masons, Wright and Slater Trades 12. 3. 5
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 2. 0. 0-do- Wrights 4. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2. 0. 0 8. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 19.11By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
159.12.18/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Patrick How Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of said Burrow with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1773 to 11 Novr 1774
Charge-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee & John Thoms Mercht there 111. 2. 28/12
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-do- @rent thereof from Marts 1772 to Martinmass 1773 5.11. 14/12
-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1770 to 11 November 1773 2.15. 0 17.15. 0Too the dues payle by Alexr Lesly as Collector to the Three Trades 2. 6-do- the dues of David Craick as a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 2 6-do- Walter Bain and John Simson as free Masters to the said trade 5. 0-do- Archd Kelly Apprentice to William Kay & Thos Wighton Apprentice to John Beig 5. 0-do- William Law as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- Cockburn Stewart as a free Master to the said Trade 2. 6-do- William Chalmers Apprentice to Pat McDougall & Jas Simson Apprentice to Alexr Lesslie 5. 0-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by Mr Ross Mercht in Perth there on 1265 Bolls meal to the fund 9. 0. 2To the Premium given by Mr Sandiman Mercht there on 527 Bolls –do- 3.14. 0-do- John Lyon Mercht in Dundee on 150 Bolls –do- 1. 1. 4½ 16.19. 8½
159. 1. 3 Balance due by the Trade 2.13. 4½
161.14. 87/12
DischargeBy Ballance due to the Trades on last Accompts 3.14. 85/12
By the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm bisset Founder and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to James Anderson 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony Mason in Dundee for serving as Officer to the Three Trades from Candlemass 1774 to Candlemass 1775 conform to agreement with the Trades 1. 6. 8Given Gilbert Ramsay Slater in Charity per Peter Howies receipt and his accots to 20 July 1772 omitted to in formerly taken Credit for 10. 0Given the Collector and Visitors for the Three Trades to be transmitted by them to John Smart mason inn Dundee when at Edinr in August 1774 per receipt 5. 0. 0By Interest of £169316. 6 Stg due by two Bills granted for behoof of the Trades and Expence thereanent &c 4.14. 4--do- one Boll of Meal given in Charity to a stranger poor man 14. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 2. 0. 0-do- Wrights 4. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2. 0. 0 8. 0. 0Given to Alexr Lessie Slater to be delivered to Wm Henderson 10. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 19. 6By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
161.14. 8½
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Alexr Lesslie Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in Dundee with the funds belonging to
the said Trades And that from 11 November 1774 to 11 Novr 1775
Charge
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-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick Hows Elder & Younger Wrights in Dundee & John Thoms Mercht there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- annual rent thereof from Marts 1774 to Martinmass 1775 5.11. 14/12
-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1774 to 11 November 1775 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues of John Rodger Apprentice to Jas Wright & Dav Neil Apprentice to Jas Milne both Wrights 5. 0-do- the dues of John Webster, Pat & Charles Finlays as free Masters to the Mason Trade 7. 6-do- John Stewart & David Barry both Apprentices to Willm Stewart Slater 5. 0-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of one Boll two firlots said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8-do- premiums given by Mr Jon Richardson in Perth of 1502 Bolls delivered up by him 10.14. 9To the Premium given by Mr Andw Laird Mercht in Dundee on 300 Bolls –do- 2. 0. 6 15. 1.11
157. 3. 6
DischargeBy Ballance due to the Trades on last Accompts 2.13. 47/12
By the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to James Anderson 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony Mason in Dundee for serving as Officer to the Three Trades from Candlemass 1775 to Candlemass 1776 conform to agreement 1. 6. 8Paid for Cloth & furniture for a suit of Cloaths to Andw Ouchterlony £1.17/- Making the Cloaths 6/- 2. 3. 0Given Andw Ouchterlony for Extraordinary trouble anent of the Trades affairs 5. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 3. 0 0-do- Wrights 6. 0. 0-do- Slaters 3. 0. 0 12. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 1. 5. 9By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
156. 4. 32/12
Balance due to the Trades 19. 2 9/12 157. 3. 6
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Patrick How Wright in Dundee who succeeded the late Alexr Lesslie Slater as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights &
Slaters in Dundee with the funds belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1775 to 11 Novr 1776
ChargeBalance due on last Accompts 19. 29/12
-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Interest thereof from Marts 1775 to Martinmass 1776 5.11. 14/12
-do- the Ballance of the principall sum lent to James Anderson 9.13. 3
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Weaver-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1775 to 11 November 1776 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues of David Butchart as a free Master to the mason Trade 2. 6-do- of John Haggart as an Apprentice to James Nicoll 2. 6-do- Thomas Low as Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- David Barry as free Master to ye sd Trade 2. 6-do- Alexr Chisholm as an Apprentice to Sam Bell 2. 6-do- Robt Adamson as a free master of the Slaters 2. 6 15. 0-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of 1 B 2 F of said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8From John Wright the Insurance of 200 Bollls of Meal bought for the united Trades from Mr Robinson in Berwick 1. 0. 0-do- him the remains of the sum collected for freight & other Charges attending the same 14. 0-do- premium given by Mr Jon Richardson in Perth of 579 Bolls delivered up by him 3. 7. 6-do- by David Ramsay Mercht on 118 Bolls –do- 12. 4-do- by John Craick Mercht on 235 Bolls –do- 1. 3.11-do- by David Sandison Merchant on 100 Bolls –do- 11. 0To the Premium of 200 Bolls Meal from Baillie Jas Halliburton Merchant 1. 0. 0By the price of some out come Meal from him 9. 4To the premium of 81½ Bolls Neal from William Keith Merchant 8.11 10.16. 2
154.11.119/12
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given to Jas Wright for paying 5 months Interest of £40 Ster Comanded by the said three Trades from David Jobson Writer for the use of the Slater Trade due on 16 May 1776 16. 8Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving the Trades as their Officer from Candlemass 1776 to Candlemass 1777 1. 6. 8To the price of the Cloth for a great coat to him 19/- Making & furniture of inde 1. 5. 0Given him for Extraordinary trouble anent of the Trades affairs 5. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 2.10. 0-do- Wrights 5. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2.10. 0 10. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 1. 2. 0By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
151. 0. 98/12
Balance due to the Trades 3.11. 2 1/12 154.11.11 9/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Baillie Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1776 to 11 November 1777
ChargeBalance due on last Accompts 3.11. 21/12
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-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Interest thereof from Marts 1776 to Martinmass 1777 5.11. 14/12
-do- the Ballance of the prinll sum lent to Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1775 to 11 November 1776 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues Pat Wighton as a Master Wright 2. 6-do- the dues of Thos Wood as a Master Mason 2. 6-do- Jas Airthen Appr to Ninian Alexander 2. 6 7. 6-do the pennies on the Boll of 150 Bolls of Lady Wedderburns meals 12. 6-do- the price of 1 B 2 F of said meall delivered to the fund 16. 8To the premium given by Mr Andw Laird Mercht on 283 Bolls to the fund 1. 9. 2-do- Convener Wm Bisset on 170 Bolls delivered up by him by Mr Jon Richardson 16. 4 3.14. 8
149.14.111/12
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum lent to Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given John Ouchterlony for precept & receipt 5. 0
Given to Jas Wright for paying 5 months Interest of £40 Ster Comanded by the said three Trades from David Jobson Writer for te use of the Slater Trade due on 16 May 1776 16. 8Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving the Trades as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1777 to Candlemass 1778 1. 6. 8Paid for Cloth for a Big Coat to him 19/- Making thereof 6/- inde 1. 5. 0Given him for Extraordinary trouble anent of the Trades affairs 5. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 2. 0. 0-do- Wrights 4. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2. 0. 0 8. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 14. 0By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
148.9. 78/12
Balance due to the Trades 1. 5. 3 5/12 149.14.11 1/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Baillie Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades And that from 11 November 1777 to 11 November 1778
ChargeBalance due to the Trades by the preceeding Accompt 1. 5. 35/12
To the price of a Big Coat to Andrew Ouchterlony and for making thereof Stated by a Mistake in said Accot the same having been taken Credit for in the Accot for the then preceeding year 1. 5. 0-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Interest thereof from Marts 1777 to Mart 1778 5.11. 14/12
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-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Interest from 6 March 1777 to 11 November 1778 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues payable by Ninian Alexander as a new Deacon to the Masons 2. 6-do- Charles Stewart as a Free Master to the Slaters 2. 6-do- Patrick Pride as an Apprentice to James Wright Wright 2. 6 7. 6To the premium given by the Guildry of Dundee for the use of the Fund of the saids Trades on 191 Bolls Meal sold them 1. 4. 0 6/12
146. 3. 411/12
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given to David Garlands Widow per precept & recaipt 2. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving the Trades as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1778 to Candlemass 1779 1. 6. 8
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1.10. 0-do- Wrights 3. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1.10. 0 6. 0 .0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 11. 0By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
145.12.78/12
Balance due to the United Trades 10. 9 2/12 116. 3. 4 11/12
At Dundee the (blank) day of (blank) Seventeen hundred and (blank) yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding pages being examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated and the Ballance due by the before designed Thomas Baillie (which he is appointed to pay to the succeeding Visitor) to be Ten shillings & nine pence three twelfths of a penny Sterling money. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge before mentioned are hereby approven of and Discharged.
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Smart Mason Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1778 to 11th November Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Nine
Charge-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given John Gordon & Charles Stewart pr prect & rect 2. 6
To the dues payable by Robert Yool as a New Master to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- payable by Joseph Cainoch –do- 2. 6-do- James Peebles Apprentice to James Wright Wright 2. 6
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_do- Robert Stevenson Apprentice to Alexander Stevenson Wright 2. 6-do- Alexander Mitchell Apprentice to Robert Adamson Slater 2. 6 12. 6
143. 4. 103/12
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given to David Garlands Widow per precept & recaipt 2. 6Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1779 to Candlemass 1780 1. 6. 8-do- him for Extraordinary Trouble ant the Trades affairs 2. 6By Cloath for a pair of Breeches to him, making thereof &c paid to James Dick Taylor per Accompt & Receipt 10. 6
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 11. 2By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
142.18. 98/12
Balance due to the United Trades 6. 0 7/12 143. 4.10 3/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Smart Mason Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1779 to 11th November 1780
ChargeTo Balance due by the preceeding Accot 6. 07/12
-do- the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1779 to Mars 1780 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1779 to 11th Nov 1780 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues payable by Thomas Low as a new Collector to the saids United Trades 2. 6-do- payable by James Yool as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Robert Adamson –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- Thomas Irvin as a New Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- William Duncan –do- Wright Trade 2. 6-do- David Cuthbert –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- James Petrie Apprentice to James Nicoll mason Slater 2. 6-do- Patrick Yeaman –do- Patrick Wilkie Wright 2. 6-do- Griffith Ferguson –do- William Steven Wright 2. 6To the premium for 100 Bolls Meal bought by Mason Trade from Jas Scott at Mill of Balmuir 9. 9 1.12. 3
143.19.107/12
Ballance due by the United Trades 18. 9 1/12 144.18. 7 8/12
Discharge
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By the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given to James Buddo Slater his Widow per precept 5. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1780 to Candlemass 1781 1. 6. 8-do- him for Extraordinary Trouble ant the Trades affairs 5. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1.11. 3-do- Wrights 3. 2. 9-do- Slaters 1.11. 3 6. 5. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 11. 6By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
144.118. 78/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Low Junior Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1780 to 11th November 1781
ChargeTo the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1780 to Mars 1781 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1779 to 11th Nov 1780 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues of Thomas Deuchar as a new Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- payable by George Nicoll –do- 2. 6-do- William Balfour –do- Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Hugh Mawer as a New Master –do- 2. 6-do- Charles Ross -do- 2. 6To the premium of Fifty Bolls Meal bought by Wright Trade 6. 3 18. 9
143. 0. 4
DischargeBy Ballance on the preceeding Accompts 18. 91/12
By the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1781 to Candlemass 1782 1. 6. 8-do- him for Extraordinary Trouble ant the Trades affairs 2. 6
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 6.11By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
143. 0. 4
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Thomas Low Junior Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1781 to 11th November 1782
ChargeTo the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1780 to Mars 1781 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1779 to 11th Nov 1780 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues of William Thomson as a new Collector to the saids United Trades 2. 6James Barry as a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- John Webster –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- John Barry as a New Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- Robert Miln and Robert Mitchell as new Masters to the Wright Trade 5. 0-do- William Ferguson and Peter Sivewright Apprentices to John Barry Mason 5. 0-do- John Smith Apprentice to Ninian Alexander 2. 6-do- John Black -do- Walter Bain Mason 2. 6-do- John Herron, William Simpson & William Nicoll –do- to Thomas Wood Mason 7. 6 17. 6-do- James Salmen –do- Robert Adamson Slater 2. 6-do- William Marshall –do- John Webster Slater 2. 6-d—William Findlay –do- Charles Findlay 2. 6 7. 6
144. 4. 1
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1782 to Candlemass 1783 1. 6. 8Given to him pr Precept 5. 0-do- Alexander Wood Mason at two Several times 1. 0. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 6.114/12
By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0144. 4. 1
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Accompt of the Intromissions of William Low Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1782 to 11th November 1783
ChargeTo the Principall sum due by Patrick How Senr Wright in Dundee, William Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster in the said Burgh 111. 2. 28/12
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Int from Marts 1782 to Mars 1783 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1782 to 11th Nov 1783 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues payable by John Boyd as a New Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- John Robertson Apprentice to Walter Baim Mason 2. 6-do- David Boothy, and James Crichton –do- Thomas Wood Mason 5. 0-do- David Jamieson –do- John Peter Wright 2. 6 12. 6 15. 0
142.16. 7Balance due by the United Trades 18. 9 8/12
144. 4. 1
DischargeBy the princll sum due by Patrick How Senior Wright in Dundee, Wm Bisset Founder there and Andrew Peddie Shipmaster there 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1783 to Candlemass 1784 1. 6. 8Given to him for purchasing Shoes & Stockings and for extraordinary trouble 10. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 13. 3By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
143.15. 48/12
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Accompt of the Intromissions of William Low Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1783 to 11th November 1784
ChargeTo the Principall sum due by Thomas Robertson, James Stewart and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee on Bond 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1783 to Mars 1784 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1783 to 11th Nov 1784 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues payable by Willm Steven as a new Collecter to the said United Trades 2. 6-do- Walter Bain as a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- Alex Miln –do- Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Samuel Hannah as a new Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6 15. 0-do- Peter Galloway –do- Wright trade 2. 6-do- James Wallis –do- 2. 6-do- Alexander Barry Apprentice to James Barry Mason 2. 6-do- William Simpson –do- Ninian Alexander Mason 2. 6-do- Willm Stobie, James Nicoll & Peter Crichton –do- James Nicoll Mason 7. 6-do- David Connacher –do- Thomas Wood Mason 2. 6-do- John Thomson –do- John Simpson Mason 2. 6
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-do- Alexander Porter -do- John Barry Mason 2. 6-do-David Sutherland –do- Walter Bain Mason 2. 6-do- John Johnston –do- James Miln Senr Wright 2. 6-do-Alexander Miln –do- James Walter Wright 2. 6-do- Alexander Bell –do- James Wright Wright 2. 6-do- Peter stewaret –do- William Stephen Wright 2. 6-do- John walker –do- James Miln Junr Wright 2. 6 2.10. 0
144.11. 7
DischargeBalance on last Accompts 18. 98/12
To the Principall sum due by Thomas Robertson, James Stewart and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1784 to Candlemass 1785 1. 6. 8Given to him for extraordinary trouble anent the Trades affairs 5. 0
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 13. 0By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
144. 8.11412
Balance due to the United Trades 2. 7 8/12 144.11. 7
At Dundee the Twenty ninth day of March Seventeen hundred and Eighty five yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the seventeen preceeding pages being at sundry times examined, settled and agreed to by the Visitors of the Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of Dundee they found the same fairly stated therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge are hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: Walter Bain, Alexr Miln, Robert Adamson
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Accompt of the Intromissions of William Stephen Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1784 to 11th November 1785
ChargeBalance due on Last Accompts 2. 78/12
To the Principall sum due by Thomas Robertson, James Stewart and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee on Bond 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1783 to Mars 1784 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0. 0Int from 11th Nov 1783 to 11th Nov 1784 15. 0 15.15. 0To the dues payable by Joseph Caynoch as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- Charles Stewart as a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6John Law –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- James Smith as an Apprentice to James Berrie Mason 2. 6-do- James Roger –do- John Simpson Mason 2. 6
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-do- Chas Haggart. Alexr Reid, Robert Nicoll & Charles Christie –do- James Nicoll Mason 10. 0-do Philip Stivinson -do- Alexander Mill Wright 2. 6-do- Alexander McLean –do- James Wright Wright 2. 6-do- James Low -do- Joseph Caynoch Slater 2. 6-do- David Findlay –do- Charles Findlay Slater 2. 6 1.15. 0
143.19. 2 8/12
DischargeBy the Principall sum due by Thomas Robertson, James Stewart and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Ballance of princll Sum due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Principall Sum due by the Mason Trade 15. 0Whereof paid by them as at Martinmass 1785 3. 3. 0The remainder of the Principal sum outstanding 11.17. 0Given Convener Bisset the Proportion of the Expence Payable by the United Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters of an intended Application to Parliament to procure a Reform of the Annual Election of the Magistrates & Councillors of the Royal Burghs in Scotland 3. 3. 0Given Andrew Ouchterlony for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass 1785 to Candlemass 1786 1. 6. 8
Given to the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 13. 1By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
143.19. 28/12
Balance due to the United Trades 2. 7 8/12 144.11. 7
At Dundee the Sixteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and Eighty six yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding pages being examined by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge are hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: Walter Bain, Alexr Miln, Joseph Caynoch
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Accompt of the Intromissions of William Stephen Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1785 to 11th November 1786
ChargeBalance due on Last Accompots 14. 0To the Principall sum due by Thomas Robertson, James Stewart and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee on Bond 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1785 to Mars 1786 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4-do- the Ballance of a debt due by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3-do- Prinll Sum due by the Mason Trade 11.17. 0Interest thereof from 11th Novr 1784 to 11th Novr 1786 when £6. 6/- Sterling was advanced for the use of the Royal Infirmary and 15/- Ster given to Jean Ness Relict of Thomas Reid Slater for paying her house rent both as stated in the Discharge 4. 8Interest of the remaining £8 from 11 March 1786 to 2 Feb 1787 4. 0 12. 5. 8
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To the dues payable by James Milne as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- John Skirvin and David Jamieson as new Masters to the Wright Trade 5. 0 –do- James Melvill Apprentice to James Wright Wright 2. 6-do- David Mearns –do- Joseph Caynoch Slater 2. 6 12. 6
139.18. 9
DischargeBy the Principal sum due by James Stewart, Thomas Robertson and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Balance of a Debt due by the now deceased by Jas Anderson Weaver in Dundee 9.13. 3Remitted to the Managers of the Royal Infirmary at Edinburgh for the use of that Infirmary 6. 6. 0Given Jean Ross Relict of Thomas Reid Slater for Paying her House rent 15. 0Given Ann Ouchterlony Daughter of the deceast Andrew Ouchterlony Mason for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass to Whitsunday 1786 1. 6. 8
Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 14. 6By the Clerks Sallary 10. 0
135. 7.78/12
Balance due to the United Trades 4.11. 1 4/12 139.18. 9
At Dundee the Second day of February Seventeen hundred and Eighty seven yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding pages being examined settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge are hereby approven of and Discharged and the said Visitors appoint the foresaid Balance of Four pounds Eleven shillings Sterling & one penny four twelfths Sterling to be paid to James Nicoll Mason present Collector for the Three Trades and to be charged by him in next Accompts. And further the said Visitors considering that the above sum of Nine Pounds thirteen shillings & three pence Sterling due by the deceast James Anderson Weaver in Dundee to the Fund of the said Three Trades irrecoverable. Therefore they agreed and hereby Agree that the said Sum is not to be Stated in Subsequent Accompts.
Signed: James Milne, Thos Smart, Joseph Caynoch
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Nicoll Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1786 to 11th November 1787
ChargeBalance due on Last Accompots 4.11. 14/12
To the Principall sum due by James Stewart and the now deceast Thos Robertson, George Wilson Merchs in Dundee on Bond 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1786 to Mars 1787 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payable by George Orchardsonn as an Apprentice to Jas Nicoll Mason as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Alexr Miln, James Marshall & John Lindsay apprentices to Walter 7. 6
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Bain Mason-do- (blank) Apprentice to Ninian Alexander Mason 2. 6-do- (blank) and (blank) –do- John Barry Mason 5. 0-do- James Wright –do- David Jamieson Wright 2. 6-do- James Adamson –do- Thomas Low Wright 2. 6-do-o James Sinclair, James Mathew, James Robertson and David Keay new Masters to the Wright Trade 10. 0 1.12. 6
122.16.11 4/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum due by James Stewart, the now deceased Thomas Robertson and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
Given Convener Bisset a further proportion of the Expence payable by the United Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters for an Application to Parliament to procure a Reform of the Annual Election of the Magistrates & Councillors of the Royal Burghs of Scotland 6. 6. 0Given Patrick McDougall in Charity p Order 10. 0Given pat Kinmond for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Candlemass to Marts 1787 1. 0. 0
Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:To the Masons 10. 0-do- Wrights 1. 0. 0-do- Slaters 10. 0 2. 0. 0Incidents at a Meeting of the Visitors & Boxmasters of the United Trades 2 Octr 1787 Trades affairs 10. 6By other Incidents anent the Trades affairs 15. 8 8/12 1. 6. 28/12
By our Clerks Salary 10. 0By the usual allowance to the Servant 2. 6 12. 6
122.16.114/12
At Dundee the fourteenth day of February Seventeen hundred and Eighty eight yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding pages being examined by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge are hereby approven of and Discharged. The sums of Charge & Discharge being Equal.
Signed: Thos Smart, James Milne, William Law
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Nicoll Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1787 to 11th November 1788
ChargeTo the Principall sum on bond due by James Stewart and the now deceast Thos Robertson, George Wilson Merchs in Dundee on Bond 111. 2. 28/12
Int from Marts 1787 to Mars 1788 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payable by William Peter & Alexander McRobie as new Masters to the Mason trade 5. 0-do- William Sime, James Rob, George Cameron & James Allan apprentices to James Berry Mason 10. 0-do- John Simpson & Alex Spalding –do- John Simpson Mason 5. 0-do- James Burgh -do- Ninian Alexander Mason 2. 6-do- James Keith -do- Samuel Hannah Mason 2. 6
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-do- Thomas Christie –do- 2. 6 1. 7. 6-do- James Miln as a new Collector to the said United trades 2. 6-do- Hugh Mawer as a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- Robert Fortune Apprentice to James Wright Wright 2. 6-do- John Adamson –do- James Miln Jun Wright 2. 6-do- John Will –do- Charles Ross Wright 2. 6-do- David Nicoll –do- Peter How wright 2. 6-do- David Fortune –do- Hugh Mawer Wright 2. 6-do- William Talbert -do- Jas Mill Sen Wright 2. 6 1. 2. 6-do- Alexander Finlay –do- John Law Slater 2. 6-do- (blank) –do- David Cuthbert 2. 6 5. 0 2.15. 0
119. 8. 4
DischargeBy the Principal sum due by James Stewart, the now deceased Thomas Robertson and George Wilson Merchants in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- paid Mr Andrew Pitcairn late Clerk to the Three Trades a quarter Salary from marts 1787 to Candls 1788 paid by him to Patrick Kinmond Officer but which was neglected to be stated in last years Accompt 6. 8By Patrick Kinmond for serving as Officer to the saids Three Trades from Cands 1788 to Candls 1779 1. 6. 8Paid Patrick Kinmond to purchase shoes and stockings for him & for extraordinary trouble 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as
follows:To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0By our Clerks Salary raised at the Meeting to 15. 0By the usual allowance to the Clerks servant 2. 6 17. 6By paid Bill on Thomas Low at settling the years accots £1. 5./- & to his maid 1. 6. 0Dedun Caite 1 Meeted in part thereof at the Meeting 5. 6 1. 0. 6By Balance due to the Trades 4. 9 4/12
119. 8. 4
At Dundee the Second day of February Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding
pages being examined by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge
are hereby approven of and Discharged. Signed: James Beby, Hugh Mawer, Willm Lau
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Miln Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1789 to 11th November 1790
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ChargeTo Balance on last accompt 4. 94/12
To the Princl sum on bond due by James Stewart Tobacconist, Jas Stewart Surgeon and William Anderson Hattmaker all in Dundee dated 22d Decemr 1788 111. 2. 28/12
One years Int thereof from Marts 1789 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4NB The Bill was by order of the Three Trades to him in lieu of the Bond as two of the granters thereof were deadTo the dues payable by Thomas Ambrose & Alexander Christie as new Masters to the Mason Trade 5. 0-do- George Wallace App to Deacon Jas Berry 2. 6-do- David White, David Morrison & Andrew Crichton Apprentices to Ninian Alexander 7. 6-do- Thomas Dick –do- James Nicoll 2. 6-do- William Stewart, Thomas Ritchie and John Smith -do- Walter Bain 7. 6-do- Thomas Beatton –do- John Simpson 2. 6-do- David Haggart, John Laing, William Haggart & David Mackenzie -d0- John Barry 10. 0-do- Thomas Lynn & Jno Souter –do- Alex McRitchie 5. 0-do- Alex Mackay –do Alex Christie 2. 6-do- David Archer & J Thomson –do- J Ambrose Masons 5. 0 2.10. 0-do- Wm Dear as a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- (blank) as a new Apprentice to John Skirving 2. 6-do- Wm Mitchell –do- Deacon Hugh Mawer 2. 6-do- (blank) and (blank) –do- Charles Ross 5. 0-do- (blank) –do- Jas Waler 2. 6-do- (blank) –do- Robt Colvill Wright 2. 6 1. 7. 6-do- David Low –do- Joseph Caynoch Slater 2. 6-do- John Law as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade
2. 6 5. 0120.10. 74/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by James Stewart, William Anderson Hattmaker all in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- paid to the Hospital at Montrose for Helen Hallyburton Daughter of the late Deacon Hallyburton Wright by order of the Trade 3. 0 .0By Officer Salary from Cands 1789 to Candls 1780 1. 6. 8By Charity to Widow Reid of the Slater Trade 5. 0-do- Peter McDougal Slater at the rate of 2/- per week commencing 23rd Novr last to the 1st Feby 1770 11 weeks 1. 2. 0By Clerks salary 15. 0-do- Servant 2. 3Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as
follows:To the Masons 10. 0-do- Wrights 1. 0. 0
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-do- Slaters 10. 0 2. 0. 0By Balance due to the United Trades by the Collector 17. 2 8/12
120.10. 74/12
At Dundee the Second day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge contained on this and the preceeding
pages being examined by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And the Balance arising therefrom due to the Trades was found to be Seventeen shillings and two pence eight twelfths of a penny Sterling
with which the Collector is appointed to charge himself in next Accts. Therefore the said Accompts of Charge and Discharge are hereby approven of and Discharged.
Signed: James Berry, Hugh Mawer, John Law
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Accompt of the Intromissions of James Miln Senior Wright in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 11 November 1790 to 11th November 1791
ChargeTo Balance due on last Accounts 17. 28//12
To the Princl sum due by James Stewart Tobacconist, James Stewart Surgeon and Willm Anderson Hattmaker all in Dundee dated (blank) 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof to Marts 1790 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payable by Jas Martin Appr to Jas Barrie 2. 6-do- John McIntosh -do- Ninian Alexander 2. 6-of- John Anderson, William Anderson & Will Robertson –do- Will Peter 10. 0-do- David Guthries & Jas Souttar –do- Jno Knight 5. 0-do-Thos David & John Knight New Masters to the Mason Trade 5. 0-do- John Simson a new Deacon to –do- 2. 6 1. 7. 6-do- Thos Mitchelson App to David Mawer 2. 6-do- as a new Deacon to the Wrights 2. 6 5. 0-do- Robt Adamson as a New Collector 2. 6-do- Jas Meiklejohn Vintner and Will Watson Mercht new Members to the Slater Trade 5. 0 7. 6
119. 10. 68/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by James Stewart, William Anderson Hattmaker all in Dundee 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Offocers Salary from Candls 1790 to Candls 1791 1. 6. 8-do- Charity to Peter McDougal Slater 3. 0--do- Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- Jas Smith for two Seat Rooms 7. 4-do- Wm Macintosh for Wm Talberts Seat 2. 6-do- David Stephen for 3 Keys to the Chist 2. 0-do- Screws putting on the Lock & Sorting the Drawer 0. 6-do- the Clerks Salary 15. 0-do- an Allowance to Will Talber for his trouble anent the Trades affairs 1. 0. 0
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Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as follows:
To the Masons 15. 0-do- Wrights 1.10. 0-do- Slaters 15. 0 3. 0. 0Incidents anent the Trades affairs 18. 0By Balance due to the Three Trades 12. 4
119.10. 68/12
At Dundee the Third day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety one yearsWhich day the above Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed
by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Twelve shillings & four pence
Sterling to be delivered up to Robert Adamson the succeeding Collector to be charged in next Accts. Signed: John Simpson, Thos Mawer for Patrick How, John Law
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Robert Adamson Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1791 to 2nd Feby 1792
ChargeTo Balance due on last Accounts 12. 4To the Princl sum due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1791 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof due from the above sum recd from Geo Wilson’s heirs up to Whits 1791 2.15 8 8/12 113.07. 94/12
To the dues payable by Da Luke Appr to Deacon John Simson 2. 6-do- John Bennet a new Master to the Masons 2. 6 5. 0-do—John Mathew Appr to David Jamieson Wright 2. 6-do- Pat Law a New Master to the Slaters 2. 6-do- Robt Lesslie formerly Appr to Ro Adamson 2. 6
115. 2. 74/12
Balance due to the Collector 2. 14/12
115. 2. 74/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
-do- Officers Salary from 3 yrs up to Marts 1790 pr P Kinnimond 1. 0. 0-do- Charity to This Thomson 5. 0To 2 Seat Rooms paid to Jas Smith 7. 4-do- Wm Macintosh for Wm Talberts Seat 2. 6-do- for Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- Geo Methven Shoemr for pr Accot for W Talbert 8. 4-do- the Clerks Salary 15. 0-do- an Allowance to Will Talbert for his trouble anent the Trades affairs 18. 4Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor as
follows:To the Masons-do- Wrights
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-do- SlatersNB No dividend m made from the Fund this year owing to the payment of the Int of the Stock not being made till Whit next ________
At Dundee the Second day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety two yearsWhich day the above Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed
by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Two shilling one penny four twelfths
Sterling to be charged in next Accts.John Simpson, William Stephen, John Law
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Accompt of the Intromissions of Robert Adamson Slater in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the
funds belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1792 to 2nd Feby 1793
ChargeTo the Princl sum due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1791 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof due at Whits 1792 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payable by Jas Berry as a new Collector 2. 6-do- Jno Smith & David Gray as Apprentices to Walter Bain 5. 0-do- Alex Smith & John Bisset to Walter Bain 5. 0-do- Thos Duncan –do- Thos David 2. 6-do- Will Mathewson –do- Alex McRobie 2. 6-do- Wm Duncan –do- Thos David 2. 6-do- John Grant -do- Jno Knight 2. 6-do- Thos Irvine as a new Deacon to the Masons 2. 6 1. 5. 0-do- Alex Strachan Apprentice to Alex Mill 2. 6-DO- Andw Mount a New Master to the Wrights 2. 6 5. 0Balance due to the Collector owed by W Watson 13. 6
118.16.10
DischargeBy Balance due to the Collector on last Accots 2. 14/12
By the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
-do- 2 Seat Rooms paid for Jas Smith 7. 4-do- W McIntosh for Wm Talbert 2. 6-do- for Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- Mr Wm Bisset towards the Reform 5. 0. 0-do- the Clerks Salary 15. 0-do- the Officers Salary 1. 6. 8By paid Bill in Mr Meiklejohns Masons paid 4. 4½, Wrights paid 8. 9. Slaters paid 4. 4½ Total 17. 6 __________
118.16.10
At Dundee the Second day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety three yearsWhich day the above Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed
by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Thirteen shillings & Six pence
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Sterling above stated to be paid by Jas Barrie Succeeding Collector to the said Robert Adamson & to be taken Credit for in next years Accts.
Signed: James Berry, Thos Fraiser, William Stephen, Willm Law
Page 88
Account of James Berry Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the saids
Trades from 2nd Feby 1793 to 2nd Feby 1794
ChargeTo the Princl sum due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1791 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof due at Whits 1793 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payable by Dad Beattie as a new Master to the Masons 2. 6-do- William Reid Apprentice to Alex McRobie 2. 6-do- Jo Dow –do- -do- 2. 6 -do- Adam Gray –do- John Hannah 2. 6-do- Jas Brand, Pat Rattray & Jno Welch –do- Da Beattie 7. 6 17. 6-do- Ro Mill an new Deacon to the Wrights 2. 6-do- William Keay a new Master -do- 2. 6-do- Da Lesslie App to John Skirving 2. 6-do- Pat Nicoll –do – Jas Robertson 2. 6-do- Pat Kennedy -do- Jo Mitchell 2. 6 12. 6-do- Alex Johnston to John Law 2. 6-do- Wm Adamson -do- Jas Caynoch 2. 6 5. 0
118. 8. 4
DischargeBy Balance due to the Collector on last Accots 13. 6By the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
-do- 2 Seat Rooms paid Jas Smith 7. 4-do- 1 Seat Room paid Wm McIntosh for W Taalbert 2. 6-do- for Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- the Clerks Salary 15. 0-do- the Officers Salary 1. 6. 8Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt; __________To the Masons 1. 0 .0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0 .0 4. 0. 0Balanced due the Three Trades 0.1 4/12
118. 8. 4
At Dundee the Third day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety four yearsWhich day the above Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed
by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of One penny four twelfths Sterling to
be Charged in next years Accounts. Therefore the above Accounts are hereby dischargedSigned Thos (illegible), Robert Milln, Joseph Caynoch
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Account of James Berry Mason in Dundee as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the saids
Trades from 2nd Feby 1794 to 2nd Feby 1795
ChargeTo the Princl sum due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1791 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof from Whits 1793 to Whits1794 8. 6. 8 119. 8.108/12
To the dues payable by (blank) App to Walter Bain 2. 6-do- J Froster -do- Jno Barry 2. 6-do- Pat Martin –do- Jas Berry 2. 6 -do- John Hannah a new Deacon to the Masons 2. 6 10. 0-do- Jas Knight as a new Collector 2. 6-do- Jno Dick a new Master to the Wrights 2. 6 5. 0-do- Wm Watson app to Jno Caynoch Slater 2. 6
120. 6. 6
DischargeBy Balance due to the Collector on last Accots 13. 6By the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
-do- 2 Seat Rooms paid Jas Smith 7. 4-do- 1 Seat Room paid for the Officers Seat 2 6-do- for Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- Jas Wadel for lighting the fire in he Session House 4. 0-do- the Clerks Salary 15. 0-do- the Officers Salary 1. 6. 8-do- Incidents anent the Trades affairs 1. 5. Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0 -do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0Balance due the Three Trades 0. 2. 6 4/12
120. 6. 6
At Dundee the Second February Seventeen hundred and Ninety five yearsWhich day the above Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed
by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Two shillings & six pence four
twelfths of a penny Sterling to be Charged in next years Accounts. Signed: Samuel Hannah, Robert Milln, Joseph Caynoch
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Account of James Wright, Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1795 to 2nd Feby 1796
ChargeTo bal due in last Accots 2. 64/12
To the Princl sum due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1791 111. 2. 28/12
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One years Interest thereof from Marts 1794 to Marts 1795 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payble by Jno Skirving a new Deacon to the Wrights 2. 6-do- (blank) App to And Mount 2. 6 5. 0To payble by Jno Black App to Jno Law Slater 2. 6
117. 3. 44/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
-do- 2 Seat Rooms paid Jas Smith 12. 0-do- 1 –do- for the Officers Seat 4. 0By Charity to a Stranger Poor 2. 0-do- for Cleaning the Seat 1. 0-do- Jas Waddel or lighting the fire in the S house 4. 0-do- the Clerks salary 15. 0-do- the Officers Salary 1. 6. 8-do- Incidents anent the Trades affairs 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 10. 0-do- Wrights 1. 0. 0-do- Slaters 10. 0 2. 0. 0Balance due the Three Trades 6. 5 8/12
117. 3. 44/12
At Dundee the Third February Seventeen hundred and Ninety six yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Six shillings & five pence eight twelfths of a penny Str to be Discharged in Next Accounts
Signed: Samuel Hannah, John Skirving, John Law
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Account of James Wright, Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1796 to 2nd Feby 1797
ChargeTo bal due in last Accots 6. 58/12
To the Princl sum in a Bill due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1794 111. 2. 28/12
One years Interest thereof from Marts 1795 to Marts 1796 5.11. 1 4/12 116.13. 4To the dues payble by Alex Cadell App to Jno Coupar Mason 2. 6-do- Rot Lesslie a new Master to the Masons 2. 6-do- Wm Webster -do- 2. 6-do- Jno Caynoch a new Collector –do- 2. 6-do- Geo Coupar a new Master to the Masons 2. 6
117.12. 3 8/12
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by Andw & Alex Pitcairns 111. 2. 28/12
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-do- 2 Seat Rooms paid Jas Smith 12. 0-do- 1 –do- for the Officers Seat 4. 0-do- Jas Waddel or lighting the fire in the S house 4. 0-do- the Clerks salary 15. 0-do- the Officers Salary 1. 6. 8Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 15. 0-do- Wrights 1.10. 0-do- Slaters 15. 0 3. 0. 0Balance due the Three Trades 8. 5
117.12. 38/12
At Dundee the Second February Seventeen hundred and Ninety seven yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by
the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee they found the same fairly stated. And they appoint the above Balance of Eight shillings & five pence Sterling to be
Delivered to Joseph Caynoch the new Collector to be Charged in next AccountsSigned: John Simpson, John Skirving, John Law
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Account of Joseph Caynoch Slater in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1797 to 2nd Feby 1798
ChargeTo balance due on last Accompts in Mr Watson's hands 8. 5To the Princl sum in a Bill due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1794 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Marts 1795 to Marts 1796 6.16. 0 117.16. 0To the dues payble by James Michel John a new Deacon to the Slaters 2. 6-do- Peter Souter ap to Wrights 2. 6-do- John Christie -do- John Dick 2. 6 5. 0
118.11.11
DischargeBy paid Mrs Watson Balance of last Accompts 8. 5By the Principal sum on Bill by A & A Pitcairns paid to John Simpson Mason pr Bond dated 30 Jany 1798 in the hands of J Caynoch for behoof of the Three Trades & his Siter in Office 111. 0. 0-do- two Seat Rooms to J Smith 12. 0-do- 1 –do- for the Officers Seat 4. 0-do- Nathan Kirkaldys Widow 13 4-do- James Robertson 5. 0-d0- Clerks Salary 3. 0-do- Incidents 6. 4Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0
118.11.11
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At Dundee the Second February Seventeen hundred and Ninety eight yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee no balance being found
dueSigned: John Simpson, John Skirving, John Law
Page 98
Account of Joseph Caynoch Slater in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1798 to 2nd Feby 1799 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in a Bill due by Andrew & Alex Pitcairns Merchts in Dundee dated 17th May 1794 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1798 to Cand 1799 5.11. 0 116.11. 0To the dues payble by John Simpson as a new Collector 2. 6-do- Alex McRobie as a new Deacon to the Masons 2. 6
116.16. 0
DischargeBy the Principal sum on John Simpsons Bond to the Three Trades 111. 0. 0-do- two Seat Rooms seats in St Andrew's Church 10. 0-do- James Robertson & his Widow for acting as Trades Officer 10. 0-d0- Clerks Salary 10. 0-do- Incidents 6. 4Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0
116.16. 0
At Dundee the Fourth February Seventeen hundred and Ninety Nine yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. No balance being due
Signed: John Simpson, John Skirving, John Law
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Account of John Simpson Mason in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1799 to 2nd Feby 1800 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson Mason in Dundee to the Three United Trades 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1799 to Cand 1800 5.11. 0 116.11. 0To the dues payble by Robert Lesslie as a new Deacon to the Slaters 2. 6
116.13. 6
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DischargeBy the Principal sum on John Simpsons Bond to the Three trads 111. 0. 0-do- for repairing Seats in St Andrew's church 2. 0-do- James Scott Officers Salary 10. 0-d0- Clerks Salary 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0-do- Incidents 11. 6
116.13. 6
At Dundee the Third February One Thousand Eight hundred yearsWhich day the Accompts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. there being no balance
dueSigned: Alex McRobie, William Stephen, John Skirving, Robt Lesslie
Page 102
Account of John Simpson Mason in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1800 to 2nd Feby 1801 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson Mason in Dundee to the Three United Trades 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1799 to Cand 1800 5.11. 0 116.11. 0To the dues payble by John Skirving as a new Collector 2. 6-do- John Stephen as a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do-Thomas Kinnear -do- 2. 6-do- James Herald –do- 2. 6-do- Patrick Scott -do- 2. 6-do- James Aimer -do- 2. 6-do- James Anderson –do- 2. 6
117.11. 0
DischargeBy the Principal sum on John Simpsons Bond to the Three Trades 111. 0. 0-do- James Scott Officers Salary 10. 0-d0- Clerks Salary 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0-do- Incidents 11. 0
117.11
At Dundee the Second February One Thousand Eight hundred and one years
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The Accounts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no balance due
Signed: James Berry, John Skirving, Robert Leslie
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Account of John Skirving Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1801 to 2nd Feby 1802 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson Mason in Dundee to the Three United Trades 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1799 to Cand 1800 5.11. 0 116.11. 0
DischargeBy the Principal sum on John Simpsons Bond to the Three Trades 111. 0. 0-do- James Scott Officers Salary 10. 0-d0- Clerks Salary 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 1. 0. 0 4. 0. 0-do- Incidents 11. 0
116.11. 0
At Dundee the Second day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and two yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of
the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no balance dueSigned: John Simpson, William Stephen, John Webster
Page 106
Account of John Skirving Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1802 to 2nd Feby 1803 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson Mason in Dundee to the Three United Trades 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1802 to Cand 1803 5.11. 0 116.11. 0To the dues payable by Robert Leslie as a new Collector 2. 6-do- James Stewart as a new master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- George Coupar as a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- Thomas Cant his apprentice –do- 2. 6-do- James Berry for Alan Day his Apprentice -do- 2. 6-do- James Stewart (blank) Gray –do- 2. 6-do- James Milne as a new Deacon to the Wright 2. 6
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Trade-do- James Herald for John Sliders his App to -do- Trade 2. 6-d- Hugh Mawer for John Coupar his App yo –do- 2. 6-do- William Key for George Cormack and David Robertson his Apprentices to –do- 5. 0-do- John Dick for David Gray his App –do- 2. 6-do- Andrew Mount for Thomas Jamieson and Nicoll Gaudy his Apprentices -do- 5. 0-do- John Law for William Couth his App to the Slater Trade 2. 6
118. 8. 6
DischargeBy the Principal sum on John Simpsons Bond to the Three Trades 111. 0. 0Paid Clerks Salary 10. 0-do- for writing last Sederunt 2. 6
NB The Clerks Salary in future to be Fifteen shillings Sterling for which he is to attend Meetings
and write Sederunt when requiredBy paid Officers Salary 10. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 5. 0-do- Wrights 2.10. 0-do- Slaters 1. 5. 0 5. 0. 0-do- Incidents 6. 0
118. 8. 6
At Dundee the Second day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and three yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge was examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of
the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no balance dueSigned: George Coupar, James Miln, John Webster
Page 108
Account of John Skirving Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1802 to 2nd Feby 1803 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson & John Skirving & Abraham Milton 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof from Cand 1803 to Cand 1804 5.11. 0 116.11. 0To the dues payable by George Coupar Junr as a new Master to the Mason Trade 2. 6-do- William Thomson –do- 2. 6-do- William Butchart –do- 2. 6-do- James Butchart –do- 2. 6-do- Peter Gellatly -do- 2. 6-do- Charles Livie –do- 2. 6-do- Deacon George Coupar for Thomas Orchiston his Apprentice –do- 2. 6George Coupar Junr for James Robertson, George 7. 6
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Anderson and William Nicoll his -do--do- James Stewart for John Stormonth, William Wilkie & James Stewart -do- 7. 6-do- William Thomson for William Hean –do- 2. 6-do- William Abbot as a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do Charles Smith -do- 2. 6-do-John Stephen –do- 2. 6-do- Alexander Mathew –do- 2. 6-do- James Benet -do- 2. 6-do- James Knight -do- 2. 6-do- Robert Scott -do- 2. 6-do- Peter Small -do- 2. 6-do- Charles Henderson –do- 2. 6-do- Thomas Smellie –do- 2. 6-do- David Stephen -do- 2. 6-do- Alexander Bruce –do- 2. 6-do- William Smith –do- 2. 6-do- William Bruce –do- 2. 6-do-John Miln –do- 2. 6-do- David Bruce –do- 2. 6-do- Jas Smith –do- 2. 6-do- Peter Mudie –do- 2. 6-do- James Thomson –do- 2. 6-do- James Mathew -do- 2. 6-do- William Sim -do- 2. 6-do- Alex Soutar -do- 2. 6-do- James Bennet for David Dorward his Apprentice -do- 2. 6-do- Thomas Smellie for (blank) –do- 2. 6-do- John Stewart as a new Master to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- David Mearns –do- 2. 6-do- Peter Baxter –do- 2. 6-do- John Brodie –do- 2. 6-do- William Craigie –do- 2. 6-do- James Coupar -do- 2. 6-do-Charles Howie –do- 2. 6-do- David Low -do- 2. 6-do- James Low –do- 2. 6-do- James & David Low for James Bonnellie their Apprentice to the Slater Trade 2. 6-do- Charles Finlay as a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 2. 6
122.13. 6
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson, John Skirving & Abraham Middleton to the Three Trades 111. 0. 0
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Paid Clerks Salary 15. 0By paid Officers Salary 10. 0Paid for Room, Coal & Candle at settling Accounts 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2.11. 4½ -do- Wrights 5. 2. 9-do- Slaters 2.11. 4½ 10. 5. 6
122.13. 6
At Dundee the Second day of February One Thousand Eight hundred and Four yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge on this and the preceding pages were examined, settled and agreed by the Visitors of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades. There being
no balance dueSigned: George Coupar, James Miln, Charles Finlay
Page 112
Account of Robert Leslie Slater in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1804 to 2nd Feby 1805 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof 5.11. 0To payable by Peter Anderson as a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- John Martin –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- Peter Scott for John Coulie his apprentice to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- James Knight for William Souter his apprentice –do- 2. 6-do- Andw Farquharson for David Keith –do- 2. 6-do- John Skirving for James Steel –do- 2. 6-do- -do- for Hugh Lowson –do- 2. 6-do- James Aimer for Robert Duncan –do- 2. 6-do- John Dick for John Meall -do- 2. 6-do- Wm Key for George Coupar –do- 2. 6-do- Thomas Smillie for Thomas Boyd –do- 2. 6-do- Hugh Mawer for Wm Kylle -do- 2. 6-do- Robert Scott for Andw Scott –do- 2. 6
118. 3. 6Discharge
By the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room, Coal & Candles @ settling 3. 0-do- Extract of the Pror Mr Rait’s Missive letter 5. 7Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.11. 2½ -do- Wrights 3. 2. 5½ -do- Slaters 1.11. 2½ 6. 2.11
118. 3. 6
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At Dundee the Fourth day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and Five yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge written on the above pages were examined, settled
and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no ballance due
Signed: James Berry, James Robertson, Charles Finlay
Page 114
Account of James Berry Mason in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1805 to 2nd Feby 1806 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof 5.11. 0Wm Craigie Slater for his Apprentice James Anderson 2. 6George Coupar Senr Mason for his Apprentice 2. 6Dues from Jas Boddie a new Master to the Slaters 2. 6-do- George Stephen a new Master to the Wrights 2. 6Andrew Mount Wright for John Hutchison his Apprentice 2. 6-do- John Stephen Senr for David Black –do- 2. 6Andrew Farquharson for George Bayn –do- 2. 6
117.13. 6Discharge
By the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room, Coal & Candles @ settling 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.10. 1½ -do- Wrights 3. 0. 3-do- Slaters 1.10. 1½ 6. 0. 6
117.13. 6
At Dundee the Fifth day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and six yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge written on the above pages were examined, settled
and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no ballance due
Signed: James Stewart, James Robertson, James Low
Page 116
Account of James Berry Mason in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the saids Trades from 2nd Feby 1806 to 2nd Feby 1807 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof 5.11. 0To dues from John Stewart a new Deacon to the mason Trade 2. 6
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-do- James Robertson –do- Wrights at this time for two Years 2. 6-do- William Key a new Deacon to the Wrights 2. 6-do- James Low –do- Slater Trade 2. 6-do- George Coupar Junr John Colven & John Donaldson his Apprentices
5. 0
-do- Alex Christie –do- 2. 6-do- Robert Stephen a new Master to the Wright Trade
2. 6
-do- John Bennet for a free Apprentice Jas Barnet 2. 6-do- Jas & David Low for George Smith their Apprentice
2. 6
117.16. 0Discharge
By the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton
111. 0. 0
-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room, Coal & Candles @ settling 3. 0-do- for a Fire in the Session house @ General Meetings
1. 0
-do- Repairing the Sederunt Book 2. 6116.16. 6
Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1. 9.10½ -do- Wrights 2.19. 9-do- Slaters 1. 9.10½ 5.19. 6
117.16. 0
At Dundee the fourth day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and seven yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge written on the above pages were examined, settled
and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee. There being no ballance due
Signed: James Stewart, William Key, James Low
Page 118
Account of John Skirving Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1807 to 2nd Feby 1808 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton
111. 0. 0
One years Interest thereof 5.11. 0To dues from William Craigie a new Deacon to the Slater Trade
2. 6
-do- Alex Thomson a new Master to the Mason Trade
2. 6
-do- Peter Brown –do- 2. 6-do- Charles Bain –do- 2. 6-do- Wm Read -do- 2. 6-do- David Smith -do- 2. 6-do- Peter Crichton -do- 2. 6-do- David Elder Apprentice to Wm Thomson 2. 6
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-do- Alex Guthrie –do- Jas Stewart 2. 6-do- Dad Dournie –do- Geo Coupar Jnr 2. 6-do- Thos Bisset –do- -do- 2. 6-do- Duncan Mc Donald a Free Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- John Bennet –do- 2. 6-do-John Hutchison -do- 2. 6-do- Wm Paton Apprentice to John Dick 2. 6-do- David Anderson –do- G Anderson 2. 6-do- George Peacock –do- Charles Smith 2. 6-do- Jas Guilan –do- Chas Henderson 2. 6-do- Jas Pirnie -do- 2. 6-do- Jas McDougal –do- Ro Scott 2. 6-do- Wm Rodger –do- R Shepherd 2. 6-do- George Lickie –do- Thos Smylie 2. 6-do- Wm Keir –do- Peter Mudie 2. 6-do- Jas Renny –d- A Mount 2. 6-do- Wm Kermath –do- Thos Smylie 2. 6-do- Alexr Maxwell -do- Jo Small 2. 6-do- Andrew Gibb -do- James Skirving 2 6-do- John Black –do- -do- 2. 6-do- Jas Davidson -do- Wm Craigie Slater 2. 6
120. 3. 6Discharge
By the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room, Coal & Candles @ settling 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2. 2. 7½ -do- Wrights 4. 5. 3-do- Slaters 2. 2. 7½ 8.10. 6
120. 3. 6
At Dundee the Second day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and Eight yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee.
There being no ballance dueSigned: James Stewart, William Key, William Craigie
Page 122
Account of John Skirving Wright in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1808 to 2nd Feby 1809 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof
5.11. 0To dues from Alexr Christie a new Deacon to the 2. 6
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Masons-do- David Neave a new Master to the Masons 2. 6-do- George Coupar Senr for Charles Moir his Apprentice 2. 6-do- -do- William Peter -do- 2. 6-do- William Thomson for Mungo Rennie -do- 2. 6-do- -do- for Thomas Wilson –do- 2. 6-do- George Coupar Junr for David Colvil –do- 2. 6-do- David Neave for Peter Paton -do- 2. 6-do- Thomas Davie for James Hegie -do- 2. 6-do- -do- Thomas Rodger -do- 2. 6-do- John Duff a new Master to the Wrights 2. 6-do-Alex Taws –do- 2. 6-do- Andrew Mount a new Deacon to –do- 2. 6-do- Andw Farquharson for Alex Law his Apprentice 2. 6-do- Jas Aimer for Wm Clark –do- 2. 6-do- Hugh Mawer for Peter Kay –do- 2. 6-do- Andw Mount for G Donald –do- 2. 6-do- Robert Leslie for Dd Anderson 2. 6-do- James Low for Duncan Robertson –do- 2. 6
118.18. 6Discharge
By the Principal sum on Bill by John Simpson John Skirving & Abram Middleton 111. 0. 0-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room Rent & cleaning &c 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.16. 2½ -do- Wrights 3.12. 9-do- Slaters 1.16. 2½ 7. 5. 6
118.18. 6
At Dundee the Second day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and nine yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee.
There being no ballance dueSigned: James Berry, Andrew Mount, Wm Craigie
Page 124
Account of Robert Lesslie Slater in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1809 to 2nd Feby 1810 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Skirving & Abram Middleton & Robert Lesslie 111. 0. 0One years Interest thereof
5.11. 0To dues from Alexr Christie for Peter Rodger his Apprentice 2. 6-do- Geo Coupar Senr for John Clark –do- 2. 6
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-do- Wm Thomson for Dad Robertson & Pat Bruce –do- 5. 0-do- Chas Livie for John Allan -do- 2. 6-d- Dd Neave for Dd Stewart & Jas Simson –do- 5. 0-do- Jno Skirving for And Gibb & John Donaldson -do-
5. 0
-do- Jas Anderson for Thomas Hughes -do- 2. 6-do- Aw Farquharson for Oliphant Petrie –do- 2. 6-do- T Stephen Senr for Aw Drummond –do- 2. 6-do- Jo Bennet for Jas Renny –do- 2. 6-do- Aw Mount for Alexr Watson –do- 2. 6-do- Charles Smith for John Gibb do- 2. 6-do- Jo Herald for Thos Reid & Jno smith –do- 5. 0-do- Thos Smylie for Peter McLean -do- 2. 6-do- Jas & David Low for Hennry Norie & Wm Nicoll –do-
5. 0
119. 1. 0
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by John Skirving Abram Middleton Walter Thomson & Robert Lesslie
111. 0. 0
-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room Rent & cleaning &c 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.17. 0-do- Wrights 3.14. 0-do- Slaters 1.17. 0 7. 8. 0
119.1. 0
At Dundee the Second day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and ten yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee.
There being no ballance dueSigned: Alex Christie, Andw Mount, David Mearns
Account of Ro Lesslie Slater in Dundee his Intromissions as Collector to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds
belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1810 to 2nd Feby 1811 years
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Skirving & Abram Middleton & Robert Lesslie
111. 0. 0
One years Interest thereof 5.11. 0
To dues from Thos Cant for & David Archer two new Masters to the Masons
5. 0
-do-John Smith & John Smyllie –do- 5. 0-do- Wm Thomson for Alex Reid his Apprentice 2. 6-do- an Apprentice to the Masons last year 2. 6-do- Robert Butchart a new Deacon to the –do- 2. 6-do- Alexr Christie a new Collector 2. 6-do- James Herald a new Deacon to the Wright Trade
2. 6
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-do- James Smart a new Master to the Wright Trade 2. 6-do- David Mearns a new Deacon to the Slater Trade
2. 6
117.18. 6
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill by John Skirving Abram Middleton Walter Thomson & Robert Lesslie
111. 0. 0
-do- Officers Sallry 10. 0-do- Room Rent & cleaning &c 3. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.11. 4½ -do- Wrights 3. 2. 9-do- Slaters 1.11. 4½ 6. 5. 6
117.18. 6
At Dundee the fourth day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and eleven yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the Deacons of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of Dundee.
There being no ballance dueSigned: Robert Butchart, James Herald, David Mearns
At same time and place the Mason Trade paid twenty seven pounds 15/- Sterling and the Slater Trade paid the like sum of twenty seven pounds 15/- Sterling being their proportion of the conjunct Stock agreeable to the Sederunt of General Meeting of the Three United Trades of Masons Wrights & Slaters of Date the 27 Jany last and the above sum of Fifty five pounds ten sh Str along with the above bill of principal sum of one Hundred & eleven pounds delivered to William Key the new Boxmaster and this is attested to by:
Robert Butchart, James Herald, David Mearns, William Key Boxmaster
Page 128
Acct of Alexr Christie Mason and Wm Key Wright their Intromissions as Collector & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said
Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1811 to 2nd Feby 1812
ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Skirving & Abram Middleton & Robert Lesslie
111. 0. 0
To Ballance from the Mason Trade their proportion of the Conjunct Stock
27.15. 0
-do- Slater –do- 27.15. 0To Cash dividend from St Andrew's Church 3. 0. 0-do- Interest of money in the Boxmasters hands 2. 4. 0-do- George Coupar Senr for James Thomson & Adam Stewart his apprentices
10 .0
-do- Alex Thomson for John Lawson –do- 5. 0-do- Peter Gellatly for (blank) Robertson –do- 5. 0Cash from the Wright Trade for twenty three Apprentices of date the twenty third May
2.17. 6
-do- from –do- for -do- same date 2. 6-do- Jas Lawrie a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 7. 6-do- Robert Lesslie for Geo Nicoll his App 5. 0
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176 6. 6To Cash Interest of the Bill 5.11. 0
181.17. 6
DischargeBy the Principal sum on Bill as stated on the other page 111. 0. 0-do- Officers Sallry 15. 0-do- Room Rent & cleaning &c 3. 0-do- Alex Wilson for the new Coushin for St Andrew's church 3..16. 0-do Wm Stephen & Son for Repairs for –do- 7. 6-do for a Book 2/ Receipt 2. 8Interest Dividend 7.15. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2.11. 8-do- Wrights 2.11. 8-do- Slaters 2.11. 8
7.15. 0Cash in hand 57.18. 4 65.13. 4
171.17. 6
At Dundee the third day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and twelve yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & there was found in hand of Cash
Fifty seven pounds eighteen shillgs & four pence besides the Bill of One hundred & eleven pounds eleven shll & and all this is attested to by
Signed: Robert Peter Masons, James Herald Wrights, James Law Slaters
Page 130
Acct of Alexr Christie Mason and Wm Key Wright their Intromissions as Collector & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said
Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1812 to 2nd Feby 1813
1812 ChargeTo the Princl sum in heritable Bond by John Skirving & Abram Middleton & Robert Lesslie 111. 0. 0Cash from William Key the old Boxmaster 57.12. 4-do- Cash from Patrick Scott for his Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6.0To Cash dividend from St Andrew's Church 7.10. 0-do- James Barry Mason for his Apprentice 5. 0-do- William Thomson a new Deacon 7. 6-do- Wright Trade for a new Master to Mr Jno Scott on May 6 2. 6-do- six Apprentices to the Wrights 1.10. 0-do- Wm Craigie Slater for his App 5. 0-do- William Key a new Convener 10. 6-do- Charles Smith a new Deacon to the Wrights 7. 6-do- Interest of the Bill & money in the Boxmasters hands 7.17. 0
188.19. 2
Discharge
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By the Principal sum on Bill as stated on the other page 111. 0. 0By paid T Mathewson & John Skirving 1. 1. 0-do- Trades seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 0-do- Kirk Officer 8. 0-do- for a Chair for the Convener 5. 0. 0-do- a Top and sundries for the Flag 1. 6-do- for a receipt 0. 2-do- Officers Sallary 15. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0Interest Dividend £7.17.0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2.12. 4-do- Wrights 2.12. 4-do- Slaters 2.12. 4
7.17. 0 7.17. 0Cash in hand 59.19. 2
188.19. 4
At Dundee the second day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and thirteen yearsThe Accompt of Charge & Discharge written on the two previous pages were examined, settled and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after there was divided among the Trades Interest of the amount of Seven pounds seventeen shillings there was found in hand in Cash Fifty nine pounds nineteen shillings & two pence besides the Bill of One hundred & eleven pound making the whole Stock of the Three Trades One hundred &
Seventy pound nineteen shills & four pence Sterling & all Attested by:Signed: William Thomson, Charles Smith. James Law
Page 132
Acct of Wm Key Wright & Robert Lesslie Slater there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said
Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1813 to 2nd Feby 1814
1813 ChargeCash pr Bank Receipt & Bill 170.19. 2Cash from Patrick Scott for his Seat in St Andrew's Church
1. 6.0
1874 -do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church 7.10. 0-do- David Neave for Alex Farquharson & Alex Guild his Apprentices to the Mason Trade
10. 0
-do- David Gunn a new Master to the Wright Trade 10. 0-do- David Shepherd -do- 10. 0-do- Rt Scott for Wm Davidson his Apprentice to the Wright Trade
5. 0
-do- Jas Anderson for Alex Mitchell -do- 5. 0-do- Thomas Smyllie for Jno Ireland 5. 0-do- Patrick Scott for Joseph Wright –do- 5. 0-do- Peter Mudie for Peter Brown -do- 5. 0-do- -do- for John Kydd –do- 5. 0-do- Alex Mathew for Robert Smith –do- 5. 0-do- John Dick for John Small -do- 5. 0-do- David Low a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 7. 6-do- Cash Interest money from the old Boxmr 5.13. 0
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189. 5. 8
DischargePaid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 0-do- Subscription to the Lunatic Asylum 25. 0. 0-do- -do- to the Magdalen Yard improvements 3.10. 0-do- Three Trades Officer 5. 0-do- a receipt 0. 2-do- Officers Sallary 15. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0Interest Dividend £5.13. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.17. 8-do- Wrights 1.17. 8-do- Slaters 1.17. 8
5.13. 0 5.13 .0Cash in hand 152. 9. 6
189. 5. 8
At Dundee the seventh day of Febry One Thousand Eight hundred and fourteen yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge contained upon these pages were examined and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after dividing the Interest to the amount of
Five pounds thirteen shillings there was found in the Boxmasters hands in Cash the sum of One hundred and fifty two pounds nine shillings & six pence which sum Robert Lesslie the present Boxmaster paid into the hands of the Clerk to deliver to the new Boxmaster
in Wednesday first. The same discharged. Signed: William Thomson, Charles Smith, David Law
Page 134
Acct of Wm Key Wright & William Thomson Mason there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1814 to 2nd Feby 1815
1814 ChargeFeby 2 To Stock 152. 9. 5
May Cash from Patrick Scott for his Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6.01815
Feby 2-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church
9. 0. 0Interest from Dundee Bank 5.19. 7Dues from William Butchart a new Deacon to the Masons 7. 6-do- William Sime Junr a new Master 10. 0-do- Chas Smith for John Cossens his free Apprentice 5. 0-do- A Bruce for David Barnet & Jas Wilkie –do- 10. 0-do- William Farquharson for James Steedsman –do- 5. 0-do- Thomas Smylie for Jas Mathew -do- 5. 0-do- David Gunn for James Brown -do- 5. 0-do Aw Mount for James Turnbull –do- 5. 0-do- Wm Key for George Smith 5. 0-do- John Stephen for a new Deacon to the Wright Trade 7. 6-do- David Mearns as Convener 10. 6
172.10. 7
Discharge1814
Feby 2By Check from Dundee Bank for
152. 0 .0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 0
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-do- a receipt 0. 2-do- Clerks Sallry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 15. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0-do- the Three Trades Officer 5. 0Interest Dividend £6. 0. 0Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2. 0. 0-do- Wrights 2. 0. 0-do- Slaters 2. 0. 0 6. 0. 0Cash in Boxmasters hand 10. 5.11
172.10. 7
At Dundee the second day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and fifteen yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge contained upon these pages were examined and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after dividing the Interest to the amount of
Six pounds there was found in the Boxmasters hands in Cash the sum of ten pounds five shillings & eleven pence of a Check from the Dundee Old Bank for One hundred and Fifty
two pounds in all the Stock of the United Trades four to be One hundred and sixty two pound five shillings & eleven pence & the same discharged.
Signed: William Butchart, John Stephen Jr
Page 136
Account of David Mearns Slater and William Thomson Mason there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in
the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1815 to 2nd
Feby 1816
Charge1815 To Stock 162. 0. 0May Cash from Patrick Scott for his Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6.01816
Feby 2-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church
12. 0. 0Interest from Dundee Bank 3. 9. 7Cash from Thomas Rawfield a new Master to the Mason Trade 10. 0-do- (blank) Apprentice to Thos Barrie –do- 5. 0-do- Jas Downie and Dad Mitchell Apprentices to Geo Coupar Jur to Wright Trade 10. 0-do- William Gibb –do- John Bennet 5. 0-do- Jas Kerr -do- Alex Mathew 5. 0-do- John Duncan -do- Aw Farquharson 5. 0-do- William Harris –do- Thomas Smylie 5. 0-do- Thomas Westwoood –do- -do- 5. 0-do- John Bowman -do- Aw Mount 5. 0-do- Robert Bell -do- -do- 5. 0-do-John Bridie a new Deacon to the Slater Trade 7. 6-do- David Davidson Apr to William Craigie 5. 0
185.18. 1
Discharge1815
Feby 4By Check from Dundee Bank for
152. 0 .0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 0-do- Stamp receipt 0. 6-do- Clerks Sallry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0
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Interest Dividend £6. 9. 7Given the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 2. 3. 2-do- Wrights 2. 3. 2-do- Slaters 2. 3. 2 6. 9. 7Cash in Boxmasters hand 13. 3. 6
185.18. 1
At Dundee the second day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and Sixteen yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge contained upon these pages were examined and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after dividing the Interest to the amount of
Six pounds nine shillings & seven pence there was found in the Boxmasters hands a Check for One hundred & Sixty two pounds & of Cash in hand Thirteen pound three
shillings & six pence & the same discharged. Signed: William Butchart, John Stephen Jr, John Brodie
Page 138
Account of David Mearns Slater and Charles Smith Wright there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in
the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1816 to 2nd
Feby 1817
Charge1816 To Stock 175. 3. 21817
Feby 2-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church
9. 0. 0Cash Interest money lent the Wright Trade 6.10. 0-do- rent of Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6. 0-do- Peter Gellatly a new Deacon to the Masons 7. 6-do- Robert Butchart Mason a new Convener 10. 6-do- Thomas Mill as a new Master to the Wright Trade 10. 0-do- A Clark Apprentice Da Gunn -do- 5. 0-do- Da Coupar –do- Ro Scott 5. 0Interest from the Dundee Bank 23 April 9. 7Cash for Robert Lesslie for Alex Alexander his Apprentice 5. 0
194.11. 9March 5 To cash drawn from the Dundee Bank 10. 0. 0
204.11. 9
Discharge1816
Feby 3By Check from Dundee Bank for
175. 0 .0Mar 5 Paid Three Trades proportion of Law process anent St Andrew's
Church 8. 7. 0Wm Middleton for tranches of Candles 1. 0 .0-do- Alexr Wilson for Chair cover 7. 0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 6
1817 Feby 3
-do- Clerks Sallry one Year1.11. 6
-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0Cash in hand DividendGiven the Three Trades for the use of their Poor vizt;To the Masons 1.17. 3-do- Wrights 1.17. 3-do- Slaters 1.17. 3 5.11. 9
194.10. 9
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Cash in Boxmasters hand 10. 1. 0204.11. 9
At Dundee the 3 day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and Seventeen yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge contained upon these pages were examined and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after dividing the Interest to the amount of
Five pound eleven shillings & nine pence there was found of Stock belonging to the fund of the Three Trades a Bill accepted by the Wright Trade for One hundred & Sixty six
pound due the 30 April with Interest thereon & the same discharged accordingly. There being Cash in hand Ten Pounds, one shilling.
Signed: John Stephen Jr, John Brodie
Page 140
Account of Robert Butchart Mason and Charles Smith Wright there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons,
Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd
Feby 1817 to 2nd Feby 1818
Charge1817 Feb 3
To principal on Bill Money lent to the Wright Trade166. 0. 0
1818 Feby 2
Cash in the Box Masters hands10. 1. 0
Cash from John Stephen Jnr Wright a new Convener 10. 6Cash Interest money lent the Wright Trade 8. 6. 0-do- James Tosh for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6. 0-do- Charles Henderson a new Deacon to the Wrights 7. 6-do- Henry Saunders a new (Glazier only) Wright Trade 5. 0-do- John Miller a new Member to –do- 10. 0-do- Thomas Smith –do- 10. 0-do- David Hean –do- 10 .0--do- Wm Sime Jr Wright for Aw Nicol & John Stiven his Apprs 10. 0-do- Wm Key for David Jeffries -do- 5. 0-do- Peter Anderson for Jas David –do- 5. 0-do- Duncan McDonald for Jas Dargie –do- 5. 0-do- Jas Anderson for Rt Thomson –do- 5. 0-do- Thos Mill for Jas Robertson –do- 5. 0-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church 4.10. 0
195. 1. 0
Discharge1817
Feby 3By Bill for the Wright Trade accepted by the Deacon & Boxmaster in name of said Trades 166. 0. 0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.11. 6-do- Clerks Salry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0Interest Dividend £8. 6. 0To the Masons 2.15. 4-do- Wrights 2.15. 4-do- Slaters 2.15. 4 8. 6. 0
178.10. 8Cash in Boxmasters hand 16.10. 4
193..1. 0
At Dundee the 2 day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and eighteen years
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The Accounts of Charge & Discharge contained upon these pages were examined and agreed by the three subscribing Deacons & after dividing the Interest to the amount of Eight pound six shillings there was found of Stock belonging to the fund of the Three
Trades a Bill accepted by the Wright Trade for One hundred & Sixty six pound due the 23 April with Interest thereon & and Cash in the Boxmasters hands Sixteen pound ten
shillings four pence in all the sum of £182.10. 4 and the same discharged bySigned: Peter Gellatly, Charles Henderson, John Brodie
Page 148
Account of John Stephen Junr Wright and David Mearns Slater there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in
the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1818 to 2nd
Feby 1819
Charge1818 Feb 3
To principal on Bill Money lent to the Wright Trade166. 0. 0
-do- in Receipt from –do- 16. 0. 0Cash in the Box Masters hands 10. 4-do- James Tosh for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6. 0
1819Feb 2
-do- Interest of £182 for one year from the Wright Trade9. 2 .0
-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church 4.10. 0-do- Alex Thomson a new Deacon to the Mason Trade 7. 6
198.15.10
Discharge1818
Feby 3By Bill for the Wright Trade
166. 0. 0-do- Receipt from –do- for -do- 16. 0. 0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.11. 6-do- Clerks Salry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent 3. 0-do- Receipt 0. 2Interest Dividend £9. 2. 0To the Masons 3. 6. 8-do- Wrights 3. 6. 8-do- Slaters 3. 6. 8 9. 2. 0
195. 6. 8Cash in Boxmasters hand this day at Settling 3. 9. 2
198.15.10
At Dundee the (blank) day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one yearsThe Accounts of Charge & Discharge which should have been done in Feby 1819 but
owing to the Mason Trade having fallen back with their dues they could not be settled neither would the Wright or Slater Trades. Masters and Apprentices to be booked and a Sum of money in the Clerks hands say three pound nine & two pence due by the Wright Trade on Bill & Check on One hundred and eighty two pounds due by the Wright Trade in
Bill and check of One hundred & eighty two pound Sterling in all the sum of £185. 9. 2 and the same discharged by
Signed:
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Account of William Craigie Slater and David Mearns Slater there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in
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the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1820 to 2nd
Feby 1821
Charge1821
Feby 2To Cash lent to the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0-do- Interest thereon 8.16. 3Cash in the Clerks hands 3.12. 7-do- for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6. 0-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church 7.10. 0-do- William Craigie a new Convener 10. 6-do- John Smith a new Master to the Mason Trade 10. 0-do- David Thomson –do- 10. 0-do- William Martin -do- 10. 0-do-James Scott -do- 10. 0-do- Alexander Balhary a new Deacon 7. 6-do- William Reid for Charles Gray his Apprentice 5. 0-do- -do- John Ross –do- 5. 0-do- -do- James Stables -do- 5. 0-do- -do- James Patrick -do- 5. 0-do- -do- Alex Ross -do- 5. 0-do- -do- Charles Nicol –do- 5. 0-do- -do- Peter Mill -do- 5. 0-do- William Thomson for John Braid -do- 5. 0-do- -do- Thomas Anderson -do- 5. 0-do- -do- John Duncan –do- 5. 0-do -do- David Doige –do- 5. 0-do- -do- Alexr Doige 5. 0-do-David Thomson for John Stewart –do- 5. 0-do- -do-James Young -do- 5. 0-do—do- John Archer -do- 5. 0-do- William Martin for David Hean –do- 5. 0-do- -do- George Langlands -do- 5. 0-do- -do – Thomas Rattray –do- 5. 0-do- Robert Scott a new Deacon to the Wrights 7. 6-do- John Stephen Junr for Nicol Wm Jenkins his Apprentice 5. 0-do- -do- Patrick Caithness –do- 5. 0-do- William Key for Francis Robertson –do- 5. 0-do- Wm Sime Junr for Robert Bell 5. 0-do- Charles Henderson for Charles Naismith –do- 5. 0-do- John Bennet for Robert Torbet -do- 5. 0 -do- Thomas Smylie for George Young –do- 5. 0-do- Aw Farquharson for Jas Booth 5. 0-do- James Cunningham for Christopher Baxter 5. 0-do- James Anderson for (blank) 5. 0 3. 2. 6-do- John Watson a new Master to the Slater trade 10. 0-do- Aikman Millar a new Master to the Slater Trade 10. 0-do- Wm Craigie for Wm Anderson his Apprentice -do- 5. 0-do- David Low for William Balbirnie –do- 5. 0 1.10. 0
180. 5. 4
Discharge1821
Feby 2By Bill from the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0Interest from themBy CashPaid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 1.10. 0
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-do- Clerks Salry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent & Receipt 3. 2-do- sundrie Expenses anent getting a Settlement with the Masons and other business 14.11 Cash in hand 28. 5. 9
180. 5. 4
At Dundee the (blank) day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and twenty two yearsWhich day the Charge & Discharge contained on the above and two preceding pages were read over and examined and found justly stated and the Conjunct Stock to be as
follows vizt: in the hands of the Wright Trade £147 and cash in hand £28. 5. 9 making the whole Stock of the Three Trades £175. 5. 9 and the same is discharged by
Signed:
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Account of William Craigie Slater and William Butchart Mason there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in
the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1821 to 2nd
Feby 1822
Charge1821
Feby 2To Cash lent to the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0To cash in hand 28. 5. 7-do- Interest from the Wright Trade 7.15. 9
No dividend
-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church6. 0. 0
-do- for seat in St Andrew's Church 1. 6. 0-do- John Thomson a new Master to the Mason Trade 5. 0-do- Wm Reid for Jas Robertson his Apprentice Mason 5. 0-do- -do- Wm Reid -do- 5. 0-do-John Thomson for Wm Brown –do- 5. 0-do- David Thomson for Peter Fyfe –do- 5. 0 1.15. 0-do- George Mount a new Master to the Wright Trade 10. 0-do- James Anderson -do- 10. 0-do- Aikman Millar -do- 10. 0-do- Charles Henderson for Charles Williamson –do- 5. 0-do- Jas Herald for Jas Gavin –do- 5. 0-do- George Mount for Wm McLeish –do- 5. 0-do- -do- for Charles Taylor –do- 5. 0-do- William Millar for Robert Walter -do- 5. 0-do- David Hean for T Murray –do- 5. 0 3. 0. 0-do- David Low for Thos Myles 5. 0 5. 0No dividend this year owing to repairs 189. 7. 4
Discharge1822
Feby 2By Bill from the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church
1.10. 0-do- Clerks Salry one Year 1.11. 6-do- Officers –do- 1. 0. 0-do- Room rent & Receipt 3. 2Stamp for Bill to the Wright Trade 5. 0Cash in hand 43.17. 8
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189. 7. 4
At Dundee the (blank) day of (blank )One Thousand Eight hundred and twenty two yearsWhich day the Charge & Discharge contained on the above and the other pages were
read over and examined and found justly stated and the Conjunct Stock to be as follows vizt: Bill from the Wright Trade £147 and cash in hand £37.17. 8 making in all the Sum o
f£189.17. 8 and the same is discharged by
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Account of William Thomson Mason and William Butchart Mason there their Intromissions as Convener & Boxmaster to the Three Incorporated Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters in the said Burgh with the funds belonging to the said Trades from 2nd Feby 1822 to 2nd
Feby 1823
Charge1823
Feby 2To Cash lent to the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0To cash in hand 37.17. 8-do- Interest from the Wright Trade £147 one year at 4 p ct 5.17. 4-do- Dividend from St Andrew's Church 4.10. 0 -do- for seat in –do- 1822 1. 6. 0-do- -do- 1823 1. 6. 0-do- William Thomson new Convener 10. 6-do- James Thomson new Master Mason 10. 0-do- James Easson -do- 10. 0-do- William Thomson for two Apprentices -do- 10. 0-do- David Thomson for–do- 10. 0-do- James Scott -do- 10. 0-do- George Coupar -do- 10. 0-do- Alexander Balhary one –do- 5. 0-do- William Martin –do- 5. 0-do-William Reid –do- 5. 0-do- James Easson -do- 5. 0-do- John Thomson two -do- 10. 0 5. 0. 6-do- William Stephen new master Wright 10. 0-do- Charles Smith -do- 10. 0-do- James Knight Junr -do- 10. 0-do- James Aimer -do- 10. 0-do- John Wilson –do- 10. 0-do- David Smith –do- 10. 0-do- Charles Smith new Convener 10. 6-do- Duncan McDonald new Deacon 7. 6-do- Duncan McDonald for J Keith 5/- S Miller for J Graham 5/- 10. 0-do- T Smith for W Chalmers 5/-, T Rodger for Jas Key 5/- 10. 0-do- J Miller for Wm Baxter 5/- R Scott for T Young 5/- 10. 0-do- T Anderson for T McIntosh 5/- W Key for Jas Low 5/- 10. 0-do- -do- R Shepherd for C Shepherd 5/- D Gunn for Jas Wright 5/- 10. 0-do- A Farquharson for Jas Thomson 5/- D Hean for Jas Anderson 5/- 10. 0-do- W Sime Jr for D Ramsay 5/- A Millar for Wm Dorward 10. 0Cash Interest of £49. 3. 6 for 12 Mo at 4 pr cent 19. 3-do- David Mearns Jr a new Master 10. 0-do- William Craigie for (blank) Crab –do- 5. 0 15. 0Cash from the Wright Trade 4 Fey 1823 to pay nine shares of new Assurance Co 90. 0. 0
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Cash drawn from –do- 4 Fey 1823 to pay Law Accot to Mr Ferrier Edinr 7.16. 6To short on transfer of balance 1821-1822 0. 2-do- Ballance of Bill from the Wright Trade 49. 3. 6
359.10. 2
Discharge1823
Feby 2By Bill from the Wright Trade
147. 0. 0Paid for Seat in St Andrew's Church 2 years
3. 0. 0-do- Clerks Salry two Years 3. 3. 0-do- Officers –do- 2. 0. 0-do- Room rent –do- 6. 0-do-two receipts 0. 4-do Mr Chalmers pr Accot for new Books &c 1.12. 0-do- Nine shares of Forfarshire and Perthshire Insurance Co 4 Feby 1823 90. 0. 0-do- Mr Fraser’s Law accit Edunr 7.16. 6-do- Thomas McKenzie for calling Meetings 1. 5. 0By Ballance due by the Wright Trade in there Bill 49. 3. 6Cash in hand 54. 3.10 103. 7. 4
359.10. 2
At Dundee the thirteenth day of Feby One Thousand Eight hundred and twenty four yearsWhich day the Charge & Discharge of the years 1819/1820, 1820/21, 1821/22 and
1822/23 contained upon these two pages and ten preceding pages were examined and found justly stated and the joint Stock of the Three United Trades to consist of Nine
Shares of the Forfarshire and Perthshire Insurance Co Advanced upon –do- Ninety pound and Cash in hand One hundred & three pound seven shillings and four pence Sterling in all One hundred and ninety three pound seven shillings and four pence and the present
are discharged by:William Thomson Mason, D Duncan McDonald, Peter Baxter
The following is recorded at the rear of the Book and has been entered as if it were a separate book
At Dundee the Twenty second day of November One Thousand seven hundred and forty three years
Which day. In a Meeting of the Members of the Mason, Wright and Slater Trades of the Burgh of Dundee. In presence of George Yeaman present Dean of Gild of said Burgh. The following Articles and conditions were unanimously settled and agreed to. In order to the effectual Division and recovering payment of any bargains made, already bought or to be bought by the said Three Trades for the use of their several Members vizt;1st. That a Collector is to be annually chosen for uplifting and receiving the prices of the said Meall. And all the Members of the said Three Trades are to attend the Meetings to be appointed by the said Collector when called thereto. Under the penalty of Six shilling eight pennies Scots to be payed by each absent without a relevant excuse.2d. That each Member of the said Incorporation who do not pay heir shares of the said Bargains of Meall peaceably at the terms of payment without putting their Trade to any expence of a process for the same shall thereafter have no share of the said Meall without finding sufficient Caution for punctual payment thereof.3rd. That the money payed or to be payed to the Fund Stock of the said Three Incorporations Shall not be lent to any person without sufficient Caution.
Geo Young Dean of Gild
Dundee 2d February 1803The Keys of the Chest belonging to the Three United Trades of Masons, Wrights & Slaters
Given to:
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George Coupar MasonJames Miln Wright
John Webster Slater present DeaconsThe Key of the Drawer given to Robert Leslie the present Collector
Second page
At Dundee the Fourth day of April one thousand Seven hundred & Eighty seven yearsWhereas the Burgesses & Members of the Borough of Scotland associated for procuring redress of the Grievances to which they are Subjected by the present Arbitrary & unconstitutional modes of Electing their Magistrates & Council are now prepared to lay their grievances before Parliament. and whereas it has been proposed that Delegates from the Boroughs should be sent to London jointly to assist in Conducting and forwarding the intended application to Parliament. therefore W the Three United Trades of Masons, Wrights and Slaters of this Borough at a meeting held in the old Church this Day Do Nominate and Authorize Mr William Bisset Merchant in Dundee to Act as Delegate for us and to concur and Co-operate with the Delegates of the other Boroughs in all legal & Constitutional measures that may be proposed and adopted for accomplishing the ends above mentioned. And we Appoint James Nicoll our Collector to sign an Extract of this Delegation. We also vote Twelve Guineas to be paid in to Mr William Bisset towards defraying the Expence of the intended Application to Parliament. Six Guineas thereof to be paid from the Conjunct fund of the Three Trades & Two Guineas from the separate funds of each of the Three United Trades. and thereby Authorize the Collector and Deacons to make there payments accordingly.
James Nicoll, James Milne, Robert Adamson
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