In 1482 he and his two brothers promised 6000 ducats of gold to the city of Edinburgh, "in or the cais of prmocion of the saif reverend fadir [Andrew] to the Archbishoprik of Sanctandrois or quhatsomeuer vther benefice, dignitie, or privilegis".
In 1482 he and his two brothers vowed 6000 ducats of gold to the city of Edinburgh, "in or the cause of promotion of the revered father [Andrew] to the Archbishopric of Sanctandrois or whomever else might receive a benefit, dignity, or privilege".