Annual Reports 1st-8th

Duplicate reports covering the early years of Dr W. A. F. Browne's period as Medical Superintendent. A note by Dr C. C. Easterbrook on a loose postcard inserted into the volume states that this was one of Dr W. A. F. Browne's personal copies of his reports. Also included are the printed announcement of the opening of the Institution, on 3rd June 1839; a copy of the Institution Regulations, 1839; a copy of additional 'Instructions' to officials; a copy of Alterations upon the Regulation, 1840; and a copy of the CRI Act 1840.

1839-1847

1 volume

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A note in the volume by Dr C. C. Easterbrook reads, 'After Dr W.A.F. Browne's death on 2nd March 1885 these two volumes became the property of his eldest surviving son, Sir James Crichton-Browne. After his death on 31st January 1938, they were gifted by his widow, Lady Audrey Crichton-Browne, to Dr C. C. Easterbrook, by whom they were presented to the Crichon Royal Insitution for preservation among its Archives. CC Easterbrook'