by Ruddiman, in an Introductory Note, to have been transcribed from the original MSS, then in the possession of Lord Pitmedden. The decisions commence on 1 June 1540 and are continued until 28 May 1549. Death In April 1566 the Bishop of Brechin "was seized with fever", and died. In a long "Instrument" dealing with the disputed redemption of property, in favour of Robert Lawder of Popple, knight, dated 9 May 1573, Sir Robert is referred to specifically as "heir of Mr.John Sinclair, Dean of Restalrig". References A System of Heraldry, by Alexander Nisbet, 1722 [1984 facsimile], vol.1, pps:119-120, vol.2, appendix, p. 165. The Baronage of Scotland, by Sir Robert Douglas, Edinburgh, 1774, p. 247 . An Historical Account of the Senators of the College of Justice, by Sir David Dalrymple of Hailes, Bt., re-edited, continued, and republished, Edinburgh, 1849, pps: 63–4. The Manuscripts of Colonel Mordaunt Hay of Duns Castle, et al., Historic Manuscripts Commission, Hereford, 1909, p. 67, no.183 - Papal Bull of 1542. The Protocol Book of Mr.Gilbert Grote 1552-1573, edited by William Angus, Scottish Record Society, Edinburgh, 1914, p. 83, number 326. Sinclair, John, Bishop of Brechin Bishops of Brechin (Church of Scotland) Senators of the College of Justice Lords President of the Court of Session Court of Mary, Queen of Scots Court of James V of Scotland 16th-century Scottish historians 16th-century Scottish Roman Catholic bishops Year of birth unknown