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Reference numberCB/1/3/285
Alternative reference numberBLA.D.67
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Andrew Duncan, Edinburgh to Charles Blagden, Physician at Gloucester
Date12 July 1770
DescriptionCongratulates Blagden on his appointment to the hospital at Gloucester. Returned from China twelve months ago but delayed writing until he was more sure of his future. Did not find sea life agreeable or profitable and is now trying to practise medicine in Edinburgh and has entered with the College of Physicians there and is commenced private lecturing. Asks Blagden to correspond with him.
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
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