| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 483/39 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: Volume of copy correspondence of David Skene: Letter from David Skene to John Hope |
| Date | 23 December 1767 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | David Skene (1731 - 1770), M.D., of Aberdeen |
| Description | Letter from David Skene to John Hope concerning an offer made by Hope in a recent letter (see MS 38/128); he asks what encouragement may be expected and what the future prospect may be; he tells Hope that his current business is easily worth £250 per annum and is increasing; of late he has given up anything in the chirurgical way and is concentrating on medicine and midwifery; he congratulates Hope on the increase in his practice which enables him to think of dropping part of his work, 23 December 1767. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Related Material | MS 38/109 and MS 38/128 |