Seaman's body found at Footdee

On Friday night about 9 o'clock, some sailors passing along the beach in front of the Dock-yards at Footdee, discovered the body of a seaman lying within the high water mark.  He was immediately removed to a neighbouring house, and medical assistance procured; but the vital spark was extinct.  It was not known how long he had been in the water.  He belonged to the brig Lion of this port.  In his pocket was found a letter addressed to a female, and signed "John Coutts".

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st February 1816.

ROUP AT GREENS, MONQUHITTER

ROUP AT GREENS.

In the Parish of MONQUHITTER,

AND HOUSE AND FARM TO BE LET.

There will be exposed to public roup, on Thursday 11th of April curt.

THE whole HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CATTLE, HORSES, and LABOURING UTENSILS, that belonged to the lately deceased JOHN COUTTS, Esq. of Asleed.  Credit will be given on security.

And on Thursday the 18th, at 12 o'clock noon, there will be Let, for a lease of Five Years, entry at Whitsunday first, at Mr Law's, vintner in New Deer, the HOUSE and GROUND, lately occupied by the said John Coutts, Esq.  The House consists of two floors, is slated, and in good condition.  The Barn, Stable, and Cart-House are lately built.  The Ground is mostly in-field, and measures about 23 acres.  It is a desirable situation for a private family.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd April, 1811.