| Description Of Item | The testimonial was written on the occasion of Abercrombie's application for the Chair of the Practice of Medicine following the death of Dr James Gregory (in which he was unsuccessful). Letter to Abercrombie enclosing further letters from Dr Cooke, Mr Abernethy and Mr Travers. Abernethy's letter only refers to Abercrombie's written work but he includes a confidential note that if it was up to him Abercrombie would get the chair. The letters are numbered 1-4. |