GB 0114 MS0224 - Shelley, John Nichols (1783-1858)

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GB 0114 MS0224

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Shelley, John Nichols (1783-1858)

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  • 1804 (Creation)

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1 volume

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Biographical history

John Nichols Shelley was born in 1783. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1805, and was listed as residing in Epsom. He was Assistant Surgeon of the 35th Foot Regiment, in 1805; he was in Egypt in 1807; and he was Surgeon for the Greek Light Infantry Corps, in 1811. He retired on half pay in 1816. He died in Streatham in 1858.

Archival history

There is no specific reference to John Nichols Shelley, or to the date of the lectures, in the volume itself. The volume has been rebound by the College Library (date unknown) and perhaps the area identifying Shelley was lost during this process. However, information on the author of the volume and the date is given in Plarr's Catalogue of Manuscripts (1928).

GB 0114 MS0224 1804 Collection (fonds) 1 volume Shelley , John Nicholls , 1783-1858 , army surgeon

John Nichols Shelley was born in 1783. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1805, and was listed as residing in Epsom. He was Assistant Surgeon of the 35th Foot Regiment, in 1805; he was in Egypt in 1807; and he was Surgeon for the Greek Light Infantry Corps, in 1811. He retired on half pay in 1816. He died in Streatham in 1858.

There is no specific reference to John Nichols Shelley, or to the date of the lectures, in the volume itself. The volume has been rebound by the College Library (date unknown) and perhaps the area identifying Shelley was lost during this process. However, information on the author of the volume and the date is given in Plarr's Catalogue of Manuscripts (1928).

The provenance of this material is not known.

Papers of John Nichols Shelley, 1804, comprising a volume of manuscript notes by Shelley, of lectures given by Henry Cline, titled Lectures on Surgery, 1804. Including notes referring to comments by Sir Astley Cooper, who could have also been contributing to the lectures.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

By written appointment only.

No photocopying permitted.

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Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.

Notes of William Culllen's Lectures on Fevers written by Henry Cline (MS0222/1/1); Notes of Henry Cline's lectures by unidentified authors (MS0222/2); Notes of Henry Cline's lectures taken by John Hooper (MS0104), by William Cooke (MS0212), and by William Newland (MS0223); Volume containing notes of lectures by John Hunter, William Hunter and Henry Cline by an unidentified author (MS0189/3/24).

Compiled by Anya Turner.

Source: Peterkin, A, and Johnston, W Commissioned Officers in the Medical Services of the British Army, 1660-1960, Volume 1(London, 1968) - who note that often Shelley's name is incorrectly given as James Nichols Shelley; and The Royal College of Surgeons of England Membership Lists.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Sep 2008 Cline , Henry , 1750-1827 , surgeon Teaching methods Lectures (teaching method) Pathology Diseases Medical sciences Surgery Shelley , John Nicholls , 1783-1858 , army surgeon Cooper , Sir , Astley Paston , 1768-1841 , 1st Baronet , surgeon

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The provenance of this material is not known.

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Scope and content

Papers of John Nichols Shelley, 1804, comprising a volume of manuscript notes by Shelley, of lectures given by Henry Cline, titled Lectures on Surgery, 1804. Including notes referring to comments by Sir Astley Cooper, who could have also been contributing to the lectures.

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As outlined in Scope and Content.

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By written appointment only.

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No photocopying permitted.

Language of material

  • English

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  • Latin

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English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Notes of William Culllen's Lectures on Fevers written by Henry Cline (MS0222/1/1); Notes of Henry Cline's lectures by unidentified authors (MS0222/2); Notes of Henry Cline's lectures taken by John Hooper (MS0104), by William Cooke (MS0212), and by William Newland (MS0223); Volume containing notes of lectures by John Hunter, William Hunter and Henry Cline by an unidentified author (MS0189/3/24).

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Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.

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Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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