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  • Letter 1783

    Service-copy petition by David McClure against William Burnes

    William Burnes was involved in legal disputes with many of his neighbours. In this document, Ayr merchant David McClure makes a complaint against William concerning the unauthorised selling of cattle and unpaid rent at Lochlea Farm.