'Varia' written by William Boog Seaman, 1807 - 1808

File

Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/SEA/3/2/1

Scope and Contents

Mainly medical notes kept by Seaman when surgeon of the 18th Royal Irish Foot; also includes copies of writings of contemporary men of letters and enlightenment; sketches, charts and diagrams; illustrations of Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, and Bruges [notes from L C B Seaman]. Also a 'Journal from England to Curacao, 1807'. Seaman notes that it includes close observation of cholera and yellow fever.

Dates

Creation: 1807 - 1808

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Some records series are subject to confidentiality restrictions with the following closure periods: 30 years from date of creation for general administration files, legal records and financial files; 50 years from date of creation for governmental records, including papers of the College Governing Body and College Council, and constituent committees; 100 years from date of creation for personal and personnel records, including tutorial files, staff and fellows files and appointment records, personal finance and pension records. In addition sensitive correspondence and papers concerning College affairs such as disputes and disciplinary matters are closed for 100 years. Restrictions apply on some personal and private papers.