Extracts from the diary of Dr. Robert Lee, F.R.S. (1821-22), while resident with the Hon. William Lamb (afterwards Viscount Melbourne) / Edited with preface by K. L.
- Robert Lee
- Date:
- 1897
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Extracts from the diary of Dr. Robert Lee, F.R.S. (1821-22), while resident with the Hon. William Lamb (afterwards Viscount Melbourne) / Edited with preface by K. L. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.
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![the time, a was lying on a sofa near me; he had been reading, but I thought had dropped asleep. Suddenly he said to me in a quiet and reflective tone, 4 I wish you would give me some franks that I may write and thank people who have been kind in their inquiries.’ The pen dropped from my hands as if I had been struck, for the words and the manner were as clear and thoughtful as if no cloud had ever hung heavily i • )} > over him. The following letter, which refers to Dr. Lee s appointment, addressed to Sir Gilbert Blane by Mr. Lamb, must have been given to Dr. Lee by Sir G. Blane. [Copy in Shorthand] 1Brighton, Oct. 12, 1817. 4 Dear Sir Gilbert, — I have many thanks to return you for your kindness](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28035690_0015.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
