The state of Kelso Dispensary; from October 1, 1816, to October 1, 1823; the last being the 46th year of the institution..
Kelso Dispensary.
Kelso: : Printed by A. Ballantyne and Co.,
Anno 1823..
Kelso Dispensary was the first hospital in the town and only the second in Scotland (after the Edinburgh Royal Public Dispensary). The Kelso establishment was founded by the Earl of Haddington in 1777 and funded by benefactors and subscribers. Each subscriber could recommend 2 people who couldn't afford to see a doctor and they would receive free healthcare.
In original wrappers.
Hospitals
Scotland Kelso.