| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 38/28 |
| Alt Ref No | 29 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from David Skene to his father, Andrew Skene |
| Date | 19 May 1753 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | David Skene (1731 - 1770), M.D., of Aberdeen |
| Description | Letter from David Skene to his father, Andrew Skene, in which he states that he is still in London awaiting the arrival of his baggage; he describes Smellie's forceps for his father who has never seen them and intends to bring a pair back with him; has had no lectures on chemistry and botany as there were no public lectures offered in France so wishes to 'stay a little in Edinburgh and take Dr. Alston's help'; he discusses his plans to travel home and prefers going overland rather than by sea; he does not intend to buy a horse; he may travel north with Mr Blackwell, 19 May 1753. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |
| Related Material | MS 483/9 |