Insolvency of James Matthew, merchant

SALE OF GOODS, &c

CATTLE, CORN & FODDER;

AND MEETING OF CREDITORS.

To be Sold by Public Roup, at Torries of Tough, on Friday the 12th current, belonging to James Matthew,

MERCHANT GOODS of all kinds; a Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; HORSE and CATTLE; CORN and BEAR, with the FODDER; also Five Acres of WHEAT LAND, in good order; and Sundry other Articles too tedious to mention. - The roup to begin at 10 o'clock precisely; and credit will be given.

A Meeting of the Creditors of the said James Matthew is requested at his house at the same time.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th March 1813.

Cruden Kirk Session Minutes, 1811

Apl. 21st.  Session met &c Compeared Janet Sangster who acknowledged herself wt. Child and accused James Matthew as the Father, who upon appearing made Confession, and both Parties being suitably exhorted & admonished were dismissed from Discipline.  Concluded wt. Prayer.

NAS Ref: CH2/447/2/352
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