Notice from Robert Adamson with enclosed Remonstrance and Protest

Includes a copy letter from Rev. Dr William Stevenson of South Leith outlining his objections to the appointment of a Roman Catholic as Assistant Matron and stating that the matter will be brought before the public if the Remonstrance fails to accomplish its objectives. This copy letter has been damaged and a section of text is missing. Also enclosed is the Remonstrance and Protest to the Trustees and Directors of the Crichton Royal Institution, further detailing objections and with the signatures of 50 protesters who include members of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons; Protestant Clergymen, and Professors of Surgery, Midwifery, Mathematics and Theology.

12 January 1859

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Robert Adamson of Drumclyer (d.1861) was Secretary and Treasurer and Law Agent for Crichton Royal Institution from 1839 to1856. From 1856 to 1861 he was Joint Secretary and Treasurer and Law Agent along with his brother Samuel Adamson of Drumclyer.

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