choristers of the Church of the College in the University, of an annual p. 31. 19. Bull of Pope Alexander VI. to the Bishop of Aberdeen and the Abbots of Cambuschenneth and Scone, for the protection of the University and its members in the enjoyment of their privileges. 4 July, 1500. (Orig.) p. 33. 20. Bull of Pope Alexander VI., granted on the representation of James IV., that very few in his kingdom pursue their studies beyond the rudiments of literature, or give attention to Imperial or Civil Law, and therefore permitting ecclesiastics to read and study law in the University, and to obtain degrees therein, for which they shall answer only to the Chancellor of the University. 4 July, 1500. (Orig.) 21. Publication of these two Bulls by the Bishop. 28 October, 1501. (Orig.) p. 36. p. 38. 22. Duncan Scherar, prebendary of Clat and canon of Aberdeen, grants, with the consent of William, Bishop of Aberdeen, and his chapter, to a proper chaplain serving at the altar of St. Andrew, founded by the deceased Lawrence Pyot, archdeacon of Aberdeen, within the Cathedral thereof, his tenement lying in the University of Aberdeen, having the lands of Setone on the west, and an annual feu-duty of ten shillings from the land of Andrew Kennerty, lying in the same University; to a young student in Arts, of his own blood, fit for letters, making personal residence in the New College of the University, annual feu-duties amounting to three pounds ten shillings from several tenements in the burghs of Aberdeen and Kintor; and to the masters, chaplains, and boys founded and to be founded in the said new College, for performing certain religious observances at the great altar, an annual feu-duty of twenty shillings from a land in the Gallowgate of Aberdeen. 21 March, 1501-2. (Orig.) 23. Charter of confirmation thereof under the great seal. 18 April, 1502. (Orig.) P. 40. P. 42. 24. Precept by the said Duncan Scherar to infeft John Sauchocht, chaplain, in name of the church [of the college] in an annual feu-duty of two merks Scots furth of the lands of Oudny in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen. 16th January, 1502-3. (Orig.) 25. Sasine following thereon. 26 January, 1502–3. (Orig.) p. 42. p. 43. 26. Charter by Andrew Elphinstoune of Selmis, granting, on account of the good offices done him by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, the lands of Balnakeddill, and an annual feu-duty of five pounds Scots furth of the lands of Udo, both lying in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen, in favour of the students of theology in the new College of the University. 13 January, 1503-4, (Orig.) p. 43. 29. Charter by the said Andrew Elphinstone of Selmis of the saids lands of Balnakeddill, the said feu-duty from Udo, and the lands of Andail, lying in the said sheriffdom of Aberdeen, to be distributed among the students of theology at the discretion of the Bishop.. 27 January, 1503-4. (Orig.) p. 44. 30. Instrument of sasine thereon. 4 May, 1504. (Orig.) p. 45. 31. Charter by Adam Hepburn of Cragis and Spouse, on account of favours done them by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, of the superiority of the lands of Beryhill in the tenendry of Murcroft barony of Polgony and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, to a student of theology in the new College of the University. 16 December, 1503. (Orig.) 32. Precept of Sasine thereon. 17 December, 1503. (Orig.) p. 45. p. 45. 33. 34. Instruments of Sasine thereon. 18 February, 1503-4, and 3 May, 1504. (Orig.) p. 46. 35. Resignation by Andrew Elphinstoun of Selmys of the Mill of Mindurno in favour of William, Bishop of Aberdeen, to be given to the new College of the Virgin Mary in the University, and the masters and scholars regents and students therein. 10 January, 1503-4. (Orig.) p. 46. 36. Precept by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, to infeft the students of theology in his new College of the University in an annual feu-duty of six merks Scots furth of the lands of Petty, lying in the barony of Formatyne and sheriffdom of Aberdeen. 19th February, 1503-4. (Orig.) p. 46. 37. Gift by the Dean and Chapter, with consent of the Bishop of Aberdeen, of two small bells, called Shochtmadony and Skellat, in the south west tower of the Cathedral, to the lately erected parish Church of St. Mary ad nives, 29 September, 1503. (Orig.) p. 47. 38. The King confirms by charter under the great seal the gift by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, of the subjects contained in Nos. 35 and 36, to the said students of theology, and also confirms Nos. 26 and 31 (not 27 as in the text.) 16 March, 1503-4. (Orig.) p. 48. 39. Resignation by Thomas Sanquhare of Murecroft of the saids lands of Beryhill in favour of William, Bishop of Aberdeen, Chancellor of the University, his superior thereof, to be disposed of by the Bishop. 23 September, 1504. (Orig.) p. 49. 40. John Chalmer having, by agreement with the Bishop, resigned his rights to the Hospital of St. Germains and to an annual pension from the teind sheaves of the Church of Abirluthnot, for an annual payment of fifty merks Scots, to be made to him by the masters, students, and readers in the new College of the Virgin Mary, under the title of the Nativity, in the Uni versity, and the Bishop having conferred on him the rectory of Fethir- p. 50. 41. Charter by Sir Alexander Boswell of Balmowto of an annual feu-duty of twenty pounds Scots furth of the lands and barony of Balhelvys, in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen, in favour of William, Bishop of Aberdeen, for the support of two presbyters, masters of Arts and Theology, studying in the new College of the Virgin Mary in the University, to be elected by the Bishop and his successors. 12 February, 1505-6. (Orig.) 42. Precept of Sasine thereon. 12 February, 1505-6. p. 51. (Orig.) p. 52. 1505-6. 43. Discharge by the said Sir Alexander Boswell to the Bishop of four hundred and eighty merks Scots, as the price of said annuity. 25 February, p. 52. 44. Instrument following on No. 42. 10 March, 1505-6. (Orig.) 45. Charter under the great seal, confirming No. 41. 1505-6. (Orig.) p. 52. February, p. 52. 46. Foundation by William, Bishop of Aberdeen, of the Collegiate Church or College, dedicated to St. Mary in the Nativity, within the University, for thirty-six persons, of whom the first to be a Master, or at least a Licentiate in Theology who shall cause himself to be made master within a year, and to be called the principal, with a stipend of forty merks, whom, or in his absence, the subprincipal, all shall obey; the second to be a Doctor in Pontifical Law, with a stipend of thirty merks; the third a Doctor of Civil Law, with a stipend of thirty merks, all to be paid out of the revenues of the Churches of Aberluthnot, Glenmyk, Abyrgerny, and Slanis; the fourth, a Doctor of Medicine, with a stipend of twenty merks from the feu-duties granted by James IV.; or all to be licentiates in these faculties, who, within a year, shall cause themselves be made Doctors; the fifth to be a Master of Arts and Regent, and to be called the subprincipal, with a stipend of twenty merks from the revenues of the saids churches; and the sixth to be another Master of Arts, for the instruction of the youths in grammar and its rudiments, who shall have the prebend or parish church of St. Mary ad nives, erected and endowed by the Bishop within the University; these masters, with the exception of the Mediciner, to be prebendaries, and as priests to celebrate masses for the founders; farther, of the foresaid thirty-six persons, five to be Masters of Arts and Students of Theology, exercising the functions of the priesthood, and daily acting as readers and regents in Arts, each having a stipend of ten pounds, four of them being paid out of the lands and feu-duties assigned by the Bishop, and the fifth out of the foundation of the foresaid Duncan Scherar; thirteen to be scholars or poor clerks, fit for instruction in speculative knowledge, and whose parents cannot support them at scholastic exercises, twelve of them having each a stipend of twelve merks from the revenues of the saids churches, with chambers and other college conveniences, and the thirteenth a stipend of five pounds from the foundation of the said Duncan Scherar; the five Students of Theology to be supported for seven years until they are licensed, and one of these of good disposition and temper to be selected by the principal and subprincipal to read and teach poetry and rhetoric to the other students; and the Students in Arts to be supported for three years and a half until made masters; at the end of which periods, these Students of Theology and Arts, whether graduated or not, to be removed, and others instituted in their stead; the principal, canonist, civilist, mediciner, subprincipal, and grammarian, to be nominated by the Bishop and his successors, Chancellors of the University; the Students of Theology to be admitted by the Chancellor, and nominated by the Rector, Dean of Faculty of the Arts, Principal and Subprincipal; and the thirteen scholars to be admitted in like manner, and nominated by the above parties and the Regent of Arts; of the thirteen Students in Arts, the two first to be of the name of Elphinstoun, who, after being graduated in Arts, shall be admitted among the Students of Theology, and three to be from the parishes of Aberluthnot, Glenmyk, Abirgerny, and Slanis: all the members to have their residence within the College, except the canonist, mediciner, grammarian, and regent, who are to have manses without the College; the Principal and the Students b |