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Medical certificate stating that Alexander Dewar is unfit to pursue his usual occupation
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Alexander Dewar requesting assistance as he has no means after a debilitating attack of apoplexy

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Date 1826
Location Edinburgh
Description Petition of Alexander Dewar to the Society of Barbers of Edinburgh requesting financial assistance as he has no means of supporting his family due to a debilitating attack of apoplexy. States that he now “entertains little hope of being ever again capable of earning a livelihood by his profession” (7 Aug 1826).
Format Manuscript
Original Index Number SB 8/2/19