GLEANINGS OF OLD DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY. 139 
THe LanpDs OF ELEOCK. 
1464. 5th year of James III. At Edinburgh, 21st October. 
The King has confirmed the charter of Robert Charteris, 
Lord of Amysfield and Eleok [by which he granted to Sir Robert 
Creichtoune of Sanchare, knight, to his heirs and assigns, for 
his good services, etc., the lands of Eleok, in the barony of 
Sanchare, in the sheriffdom of Drumfres; to be held by the said 
Robert of the King; one penny of silver to be paid in name of 
white farm. Witnesses: Sir David Heris, son and heir apparent 
of John H., Lord of Trarikillis, knight; William de Douglas, 
Lord of Drumlanrig; James de Douglas, John Menzeis of 
Balveny, Luke Charteris, Master Thomas of M‘Ylhauch, rector 
of Tynwald; and David Rede, notary public. At Edinburgh, 
21st August, 1463]. 
THE BARONY OF SANQUHAR. 
1464. 5th year of James III. At Edinburgh, 21st October. 
The King has confirmed the charter of Robert de Creich- 
toune of Sanchare, knight [by which he granted to Robert 
Charteris of Amysfelde, his heirs and assigns, for his good 
service, etc., an annual return of 20 pounds from the lands of 
the barony of Sanchare, in the sheriffdom of Drumfres; one 
penny of silver to be paid in name of white farm. Witnesses: 
Sirs David Heris of Avandale, John Karlile of Torthorwald, 
knights; John Maxwell, steward of Anand, Arch. Stewart of 
Castelmylk ; David Kirkpatrik, Thos. Unthank, notary public. 
THE SHERIFF OF DUMFRIES. 
1464. 4th year of James III. At Edinburgh, 23rd April. 
The King has confirmed a charter of King James II. [by 
which he granted to Robert de Creichtoun of Sanchare, knight, 
the office of Sheriff of Drumfres, to be held by the said Robert 
and the male heirs of his body lawfully begotten; failing whom, 
any lawful and nearer heirs of the said Robert, with the fees 
and profits of the same; and with the power of holding courts, 
etc. Witnesses: William, Bishop of Glasgow; John, Bishop of 
Dunkeld; William, Lord Creichtoun, Chancellor; Thomas, 
Lord Erskin; Patrick, Lord le Graham ; Alexander, Lord Monte- 
gomery ; Andrew, Lord le Gray, Master of the King’s House- 
hold. At Strivelin, 6th November, 1452]. 
