Ilay Campbell v. William Johnston — Answers, 24 Jun 1784

Appendix

• Proof that David Armstrong was sole Counsel for William Hunter in law-suits depending in the Court for several years prior to 1778.
• Proof that David Armstrong was personally acquainted with and in the confidence of William Hunter prior to the transaction.
• Proof regarding the Memorial, consultation with David Armstrong, fee of £3:3s paid, and opinion received; also regarding states and proposals made to Hunter's creditors at sight of Armstrong and letters given to Respondent for London.
• Proof of Respondent's journey to London (1 Dec 1777 - 3 Jan 1778) and that money was secreted without his knowledge before his return.
• Proof that Respondent received money from Dr Lorimer as property of Mrs Hunter and her children, with instructions to carry same to David Armstrong and take his note; and regarding Bank-bill of £100 or £150 Sterling indorsed by Hunter.
• Proof that Respondent was confined on 26 Jan 1778 and had no intercourse with Hunter thereafter.
• Proof that Hunter sent valuable papers to David Armstrong on day of elopement.
• Proof that Hunter wrote to Respondent to enter claim for wife and children's provisions in division of personal estate, which was imparted to David Armstrong.
• Proof that David Armstrong knew from the time the money was put into his hands that it belonged to Hunter's wife and children and was not property of Respondent.