| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 38/8 |
| Alt Ref No | 23 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from David Skene to his father, Andrew Skene |
| Date | 22 December 1751 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | David Skene (1731 - 1770), M.D., of Aberdeen |
| Description | Letter from David Skene, Edinburgh, to Andrew Skene (his father) in which he states that he received money from Mr Dundas and gave him a receipt; his health is a good deal better since he arrived in Edinburgh; the professors are advancing quickly through their lectures and it keeps him employed; there were more amputations in the infirmary, he describes their methods; he describes a man who died complaining of intense griping pains in his belly. When he was laid open, they found a large schirrous on his colon, 22 December 1751. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |