| Administrative History | John Chalmers of Sclattie, Aberdeen, the son of Rev. Alexander Chalmers, minister of Marnoch, Banffshire, was born in 1712. He was appointed regent at King's College, Aberdeen, in 1740, and succeeded his cousin George Chalmers as Principal in 1746, when he was awarded a D.D. He was taken prisoner by Jacobites in 1745 but managed to escape, and after the rebellion petitioned the King for clemency for his captors. He died in office in 1800 after sixty years' service. Roderick Macleod was Principal of King's College, Aberdeen, from 1800 to 1815, having previously held office as regent and then sub-principal from 1748, after graduating MA in 1746 and DD in 1793. A native of Talisker in Skye, he was connected with many important Highland families. He died in 1815. 2 folders |
| Description | Small folder: Memorial and Letters from the Principal to A.D. [Alexander Dauney] whilst in London, February/March 1796
Folder: Memorial for King’s College
Abstract of the memorial, 1801, to his grace the Duke of Gordon, Chancellor of the College, regarding college finances.
Draft of a petition to the King, regarding College finances/revenues.
Memoir for King’s College, February 1796, 3 drafts.
Draft petition the King’s College to His Majesty, 1795.
Abstract of the memorial, undated.
Petition of the Chancellor, Rector, Principal, Masters and Members of the King’s College of Aberdeen, 1805, draft. |