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Burke and Hare scrapbook, c1829
This volume contains ballads, news reports and posters, all connected with the trial of Burke and Hare for the West Port murders in 1828. Much of the material is unique and includes a letter written in Burke’s own blood taken from his head after his execution, said to have been written by Professor Alexander Monro. This complements his actual skeleton in the University of Edinburgh Anatomy Museum.
Letter from David Campbell to Joseph Black, 7 March 1783
Letter from David Campbell, Maidstone, Kent to Joseph Black, dated 7 March 1783. The letter forwards a letter to Black for Professor Alexander Monro in which Campbell remarks "although I know the professors at Edinburgh do not choose to give letters after having given their diploma."
Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 7 May 1798
Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 7 May 1798. The letter is about Professor Alexander Monro tertius' advice about an injury to George's knee.
Letter from Professor Alexander Monro, tertius to Joseph Black, 24 April 1799
Letter from Professor Alexander Monro, tertius, London to Joseph Black, dated 24 April 1799. The letter is about James Heath who wishes to engrave Black's portrait from the [Henry] Raeburn painting.