People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 3/17/75 (RRS, v, no. 2A)

Description
Malcolm, earl of Lennox, out of reverence and honour for the holy man, Kessog, his patron saint, has given, granted, and by this present his present charter established, to his beloved and faithful usher, Sir John of Luss, and his heirs the liberty that neither the king nor his heirs will take, or permit anyone to take, prises, captions, or carriages within John’s lands of Luss (DNB) which he holds from the Malcolm. Similarly, Malcolm granted, and by this his present charter established, to Sir John and his heirs that they must not be troubled by the bailies or servants of the lord king, the justiciars, or Malcolm’s servants or bailies, either outside or inside of the bounds of Luss, regarding the presentation of witness, since Malcolm and his heirs will always be prepared to provide sufficient witnesses from the other men of their earldom in service of the lord King. Malcolm will provide witness as often as it may be necessary. Malcolm promises warrandice.
Firm date
X 28 September 1308
Dating Notes
x _RRS_, v, no. 2
Source for Data Entry
RRS, v, no. 2
Trad. ID
RRS, v, no. 2A
Calendar number
3/17/75
Charter type
Charter
Language
Latin
Original (non-contemporary)
yes
Notes
Colquhoun of Luss muniments, Messrs Macrae Flett and Rennie, Edinburgh, box I, bundle I, no. 3

Total number of associated factoids: 25

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Date Short Summary Holder Lord
X 28 Sept. 1308 Lands of Luss (DNB) John of Luss Malcolm (II), earl of Lennox (d.1333)
X 28 Sept. 1308 Earldom of Lennox (DMF) Malcolm (II), earl of Lennox (d.1333)