North London, or University College Hospital : a history of the hospital from its foundation to the year 1881 / by Newton H. Nixon.

  • Nixon, Newton H.
Date:
1882
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Credit: North London, or University College Hospital : a history of the hospital from its foundation to the year 1881 / by Newton H. Nixon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    sided over by tbe Right Honourable Lord Brougham in May, 1838, and H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex in June, 1840, Several legacies of large amount were at the same time received—notably one of about £5,000 from the late Mr. Jona- than Brundrett. It was accordingly felt that a fitting time had arrived for forming an “ invested capital ” fund, the interest only to be applicable to the general expenses of the Hospital; and, further, the principle of investing all legacies and donations of considerable amount was decided upon. The care and caution with which the management of the Hospital was carried on were also exemplified in the fact that, although the number of beds was insufficient to meet the requirements of the district, the furnishing of the unoccupied wards in the South Wing was postponed until the necessary funds were forthcoming. It may be interesting to place on record the following par* ticulars of the total cost of establishing and maintaining the Hospital from the foundation to this date, and details of the various amounts received to meet the outlay:— £ 1,200 2,500 15,000 20,340 2,250 — £41,290 Total expenditure .. .. .. .. £40,400 Total receipts— Legacies Loan raised on security of a mort- gage of College property Donations, including annual festival collections,. Fees of students attending hospital practice Annual subscriptions . . >. During these years important changes took place in the staff. On the resignation of Dr. Elliotson the offices of Professor of Medicine in the College and of Physician to the Hospital were
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