| Description Of Item | Contains a copy of the charter of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in Latin and English, 1681; copy of the estates of Parliament ratification and confirmation of the letters patent granted to the College, [1685?]; and a copy of the College's diploma to honorary members. Includes loose copy of the ratification dated 16th June 1685 and a printed portrait probably of Herman Boerhaave with the circular inscription 'Boswellus Boerhaave Praeceptor Suo'. Notebook inscribed 'Boswell MD' on inside front cover. |