| Administrative History | David Dalrymple was nominated in 1760 and appointed civilist at King's College, Aberdeen, in 1763, following the death in office of James Catanach. He was the son of Hugh Dalrymple of Drummore, and was awarded an LL.D. by Edinburgh University in 1760.
Dr. William Thom, advocate in Aberdeen, was also nominated in 1760. David Dalrymple, later Lord Westhall, demitted in 1765 and William Thom was appointed. He died without issue in 1795: he had been assisted in his office by Dr. Alexander Dauney since 1793. |
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Protestation of George Middleton of Seaton to be admitted to the office of Rector, November 1760 [possible extract from College minutes].
Statement regarding the appointment of Mr Alexander Burnett, Sub-principal. November 1760
Minute of a meeting, which discusses James Catanach's death and his replacement. The discussion of his replacement was considered by the Principal "indecent" as Catanach had only been deceased for five hours. 1760
Minute of meeting, which discussed the election of James Catanach's replacement and the irregularity of the meeting surrounding the appointment.
Statement, in Latin, relating to the appointment of the Civilist.
Additional memorial for Mr William Thom advocate in Aberdeen, 1761, relating his appointment as Civilist.
Memorial for William Thom advocate in Aberdeen, against Mr David Dalrymple Advocate, 1761
Alterations on Mr Thom's Memorial, relating to the appointment of Civilist. c. 1761
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Memoriall for William Thom advocate in Aberdeen against David Dalrymple, Advocate, 1761
Account of William Thom, to Roderick MacLeod, writer to the signet, 1760
Mr William Thom appeal to, Dr David Dalrymple response to, Bill of costs on the part of the appellants, 1763
Letter, discussing regulations of the College, 1760. Unknown recipient or author.
Memorial for Dr John Chalmers Principal, discussing College regulations.
Extract of College act appointing Principal Chalmers to be Master of Mortifications, 1760
Presentation in favour of Doctor James Gregory, 1732. In Latin. Poor condition.
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Extracts of the College minutes for answering the objections to the votes of the professors of Divinity and Oriental Languages, 1711. 'Mr Dalrymple's production',1711 - 1717, regarding elections of the masters of the College. c. 1761
Mr William Thom, advocate and others, appealing and Mr David Dalrymple, advocate in Edinburgh, response. The appeallants case. c. 1761 (8 pages)
Mr William Thom, advocate and others, appealing and Mr David Dalrymple, advocate in Edinburgh, response. The appeallants case. c. 1761 (6 pages) [alternative version than the last]
Copy of the appellant's case, Mr William Thom against Mr David Dalrymple, respondent, 1762
Copy memorial for William Thom, January 1762.
Memorial from William Thom and the Principal and members of the King's College that voted for him to supply the vacancy of the Civilists office in that College on the death of Dr Catanach.
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Copy memorial for Dr John Chalmers, December 1760
Memorial for Doctor John Chalmers, December 1760
Memorial for William Thom, advocate in Aberdeem, December 1760
Answers to certain Queries concerning the election of Mr Thom to the Office of Civilist in the King's College of Aberdeen, 1760
Extract minute from the election of a rector, 7th May 1711
Extract faculty minutes, 1634 - 1732. c. 1760
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Letter from David Gregory, St Andrews, to Professor Roderick McLeod, 1761, discussing rights and privileges of King's College.
Abstract minutes from King's College, 13th May 1761.
Extract minutes, relating to elections, c. 1761
Memorial for Mr David Dalrymple advocate, defender against Mr William Thom advocate, 1761
Memorial for William Thom, advocate, c. 1761
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