Transcribed text:

Convener young was duly entered a
free apprentice to the Tailor trade upon
paying the usual fees Viz. three pounds
five shillings Sterling & his entry accordingly
was ordered to be engrossed in the trades book of
entries
Robt M’Cosh Dn

Dundee 24 May 1826

The Trade being met for the purpose
of paying the Widows their half yearly
aliments – Deacon Malcom moved
that the widows shall have thirty
five shillings this Term which was
seconded by Deacon Beanstone
Mr Anderson moved as an amendment
that they shall have 2 pounds which
was seconded By Mr Jas Brown;
Deacon Malcoms Motion was carried by
a great Majority & the following Widows
were ordered to be paid thirty five shillings
Viz
Widows – Wilson – Robertson – Reid
Strachan – Smith – F. McDonald
A Mcdonald – Watson – Leighton
& Langlands –
Deacon Malcomb moved that Deacon Murray
should