Lot 418
King James I and VI of Scotland
Books, Maps, Photographs & Manuscripts
Auction: 12 July 2005 at 13:00 BST
Description
Letter superscribed by the king dated 7th October 1612, commencing "Right trusty and well beloved Cozen an Counsellor and other our trusty and well beloved counsellars We greet you well. Humble suite being made unto us in the behalf of Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick of Closeburn", one leaf, recto
Footnote
The King requests his concillors to suffer no execution to be carried against the lands of Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick or attachment against his person for a year provided he pay interest at 10% on his debts.
In 1306 Robert the Bruce slew John Comyn in the convent church in Dumfries and as he came out was met by Roger Kirkpatrick of Closeburn who went into the church and finished Comyn off. After Bruce was crowned at Scone the Kirpatricks maintained good relations with the Scottish monarchs.