Hamilton, Robert, 1763-1831 (Advocate; Professor of Public Law, University of Edinburgh)

Scope and Contents Manuscript volume entitled "Case of the University of Edinburgh; In relation to The Recent Institution of a Professorship of Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons", 1804. It contains a history of appointed professorships at the university since its founding; a history of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; a copy of meeting minutes of the College of Surgeons on the event of presenting their application for a professorship at the university. Volume signed by "R. Hamilton",...