“Dr Robertsons 1st Lesson – Dr Robertson discoursed on Hydrocele and after an examination was appointed for his second lesson the anatomy and diseas of the head”
“Dr Robertsons 2nd Lesson – Dr Robertson was examined on his second lesson and appointed for his third lesson Materia Medica Chemistry and Pharmacy and for his Fourth lesson the operation and Extraction of the Chrystalline lens with specimens of tinctura cynara and unguentum hydragiri and this day fortnight for the time thereof”
“Dr Robertsons 3rd and 4th Lessons – Dr Robertson was examined on his third and last lessons and found sufficiently qualified. Therefore and in consideration of his having paid to the treasurer £166.13.4 as his entry money with the clerk and officers fees The Incorporation have Admitted and Received as they do hereby Admit and Receive the said Dr Robert Robertson a free Surgeon Apothecary in Edinburgh to enjoy all the liberties and privileges of the Incorporation whereupon he took the oath appointed for Intrants and his seat as a member and signed the deed of accession to the Widows Scheme”
