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BOYD, Dr SPROTT (1814-1902) REFERENCES Dr SPROTT BOYD (1814-1902) Boyd family bible Sprott Boyd, born 16 Dec 1814, Nicholson Sq. Edinburgh. Scots Magazine Jan 1815 Dec 26. At Nicholson Square, Mrs Boyd, of Broadmeadows, a son. Archivist/ librarian at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh “interestingly enough, when Sprott qualified as a Licentiate of this College in 1836, he gives his address as Weymouth, not Edinburgh. It seems hardly likely that he would have given an address of where he were going to be. Frankly, I can only think that he originally came from there, which seems quite likely as we know he practised there for some time and contacts would have been very necessary for a young doctor setting up in practice at that time.” Morning Post 10 Jul 1835 INVALIDS GOING ABROAD.— Medical Gentleman of good connections, a Graduate of Edinburgh Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of London, and of liberal education, would wish to accompany a Gentleman or family travelling on the continent for health or Pleasure in the capacity of a DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN. The most respectable references will be given ; and particulars may be known by application to Dr. James Johnson. Suffolk-place. Pall-mall East. 2 Feb 1837 Probate on will of Isabella (Boyd) Sprott (written in 1833) Sprott Boyd inherited from his aunt Isabella Sprott the following; £300 sterling, £30 yearly for six years from the date of her death (Oct 1836) to enable him to finish his education, all the books that is in the house at the date of her death but not the law books as they have already been given to his brother Archibald Boyd, her gold watch and small book rest and drawers, and discharged Sprott Boyd of what money he may owe her at the time of her death. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 30 May 1836 and 6 Jun 1836 TO MEDICAL MEN. TO BE DISPOSED OF, —The Introduction to a small but select PRACTICE, situate in the most pleasant and thickly-populated part of Dorsetshire. Premium moderate, introduction liberal, and satisfactory reasons assigned for this advertisement. Letters addressed (post-paid) Y. Z., Post Office, Weymouth, will meet with early reply. Morning Post 8 Jun 1836 GENTLEMEN GOING to the CONTINENT. or otherwise, REQUIRING a CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL ADVISER.— A Graduate in Arts, having obtained the best medical degrees, offers his Services in the above capacity. He would feel happy to act as Secretary, or would cheerfully devote a few hours in the morning to the instruction of the junior part of the family. The highest references can be given. Address letters, post paid, to A.B. care of Mr. Hance, 2, St. James's-street. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 4 Jul 1836 MEDICAL PROFESSION. Gentleman, duly qualified, and having a Public Appointment, which affords the greatest facility of practising every branch of the Profession, in want of Apprentice. Address (post-paid) to A. X. Y., Post-office, Weymouth. London Courier and Evening Gazette 6 Oct 1836 EDINBURGH MEDICAL JOURNAL. With Five Engraving*, price 6s., THE EDINBURGH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JOURNAL. No. CXXIX. Containing-Prof(-**or Syme's Report of Surgical Cases—Mr. Wallace Topical Fever—Dr. M'DWltt on the Deleterious Effect* of Pork—Dr. Hawley on the Blood—Mr. Gulliver on Af•lections the Cellular Tissue of the Legs—Mr. Gulliver's Case of Fracture the Neck and Trochanter of the Thighbone, and Case of Shortening of the Neck of the Thighbone—Mr. Cock burn's Case of Irritation of the Cerebro-Spinal Axis, causing Mental Derangement, Trismus and Palsy; with Pathological Observations Dr. Crsigie—Mr. Fowler's Case of Punctured Wound of the Thorax—Mr. Craig's Case of Spectral Illusions, with Loss of Memory of Words and Name*; with Pathological Observations by Dr. Cralgie—Dr, Stork on Scarlet Fever—Dr. S. Boyd on the Mucous Membrane of the Stomach— Dorset County Chronicle 2 Mar 1837 WEYMOUTH UNION MEDICAL CONTRACTS Board of Guardians of the above Union hereby invite GENTLEMEN. (duly licensed,) willing to furnish Medical and Surgical Relief to the Paupers the said union, for One Year, from the 15th March next, send to me free expense, before the 10th March, writing, sealed up and indorsed Medical Tenders,'’ fur the following Districts 1 District—consisting the Parishes of Melcombe Regis, Weymouth. Wvke, Chickerell, and Fleet. No. 2 District—Radipole, Proadway, I’pway, Preston. Osinington, Poxwell, Owernioigne, Puckland, and Hincombe. No. District—Abbotsbury, Porteshain, and Langton Htrring. No. 4 District—Portland. No. s—The Workhouse. Each District to be Tendered for separately, and the Tenders are to state a Sum per case, or Yearly payment at which the Medical Gentleman will attend all Paupers within the Parishes of each District, whether belonging any the said Districts or not, and whether Casual Poor, Vagrants, or under suspended Orders of Removal, or otherwise, for whom they shall receive a proper Order from the Board of Guardians, the Relieving Officer. Magistrates, Overseers, churchwardens, or the Master the Workhouse to visit, and to include Surgical as well Medical Cases, Medicines. Leeches, Land ages, Instruments, Operations, and all other Medical and Surgical Requisites and Applications whatsoever, according to the nature of each ase, ns well Vaceinau u all Paupers, (Fractures Trusses,and Midwifery alone excepted ;) but the Tender state a Sum per Case all which the Medical Gentleman will, on receiving a proper Order, attend cases Fracture and .Midwifery, they being allowed use Midwives on their own responsibility ; and also tne price at which they will furnish proper Trusses when required. The Tenders are also to state what sum the Medical Man will engage to accept Labourers and their Families into Independent Medical Clubs, paying a definite sum for the admission of single Persons, Man and without incumbrance, and married Persons with Families. The Medical Gentleman contracted with wi>l also he required to attend Coroners’ Inquests, visit the Paupers in the Workhouse and Lunatic Asylums when required, give crtificates, punctually fill up and make the Returns required by the Poor Law commissioners, (which may he seen on application to me,) and attend at the Meeting of the Hoard of Guardians when summoned; but they will be allowed, with the approbation the Board, to enter into any subsidiary Contract, or to procure assistance among their .Medical Friends. The Board of Guardians reserve to themselves the power uniting the Workhouse District to No. 1 they think proper; and not pledge themselves to accept the lowest Tender. By Order of the Hoard, JOHN HENNING, Clerk. March 1st, 1837. Sprott’s Passport 19 Jan 1838 No 2. Gratis By the Right Honourable Sir Frederick Lamb, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Hon’ble Order of the Bath, One of His Brittanick Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council and His Majesty’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Imperial & Regal Apostolic Majesty &c &c &c These are to request and require all those whom it may concern to allow Sprott Boyd, proceeding to Rome and Naples, to pass freely without let or hindrance, and to afford him all Aid and Assistance. Given at Vienna, this 19 Day of January 1838 London Gazette. Morning Chronicle 9 Mar 1839 Apothecaries’ Hall – The names of gentlemen to whom the Court of Examiners granted certificates of qualification yesterday:- ..Sprott Boyd, Edinburgh; ..[MRCS London and Edin] Salisbury and Winchester Journal 25 Mar 1839 At meeting of the Board of Guardians the Weymouth Union, held on Tuesday last, the Rev. Mr. Payn was re-elected Chaplain to the Union Poor-house, and the several medical practitioners were also re-elected, with the exception of Mr. Fowler, of the Abbotsbury district. That gentleman having resigned, Mr. Sweeting, of the same place, was chosen in his stead. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 2 Dec 1839 Weymouth Institution —On Tuesday the inst., the first public lecture for season was delivered at the Town-hall, by Dr. Boyd, " On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart and Arteries." The chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr. Urquhart and the audience was the most numerous and respectable have witnessed on such an occasion. Nor do we remember having ever heard a more interesting or instructive lecture. The lecturer illustrated his subject by the extensive reference to the comparative anatomy of the various orders of the animal kingdom, and illustrated the whole of his statements by a series of beautifully-executed drawings. The members of the Institution have certainly great reason congratulate themselves upon the benefit they are likely to derive from the residence of this gentleman in our town, as was announced that will deliver second lecture during the next month. Salisbury and Winchester Journal 23 Dec 1839 WEYMOUTH. December 21. Mr. Boyd's second lecture on the ‘Anatomy and Physiology the Heart and Arteries in Man and Animals ' was given the members of the Weymouth institution at their meeting at the Guildhall Tuesday evening. The attendance was numerous, and the lecture was listened with the highest gratification. The British Medical Directory 1853 p 199 Sprott Boyd author of “Observations on the Sulphurous Springs of Nottington and Radipole,” near Weymouth. 1840 Salisbury and Winchester Journal 23 Nov 1840 WEYMOUTH. November 21. A highly-interesting and scientific Lecture, the ." Voice," was read by T. Boyd, Esq., M. D., on Thursday at the Guildhall, Melcombe-Regis, the Members of the Weymouth Institution, and the most" crowded assemblage of genteel company ever witnessed on similar occasion. The learned gentleman detailed a mass of curious and valuable information in the most pleasing and impressive manner, illustrating his observations progressively with a selection of beautiful diagrams, evincing thorough practical knowledge of the subject, and affording the greatest gratification to his respectable and delighted audience, who warmly expressed their approbration.
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