Edinburgh Society for Relief of the Destitute Sick

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Management 1813-1948; administration 1834-1944; finance 1824-1981; Trusts 1704-1966; recipients 1792-1952

Administrative / Biographical History

The Society originated in 1795 on a voluntary basis and was incorporated by a Seal of Cause from Edinburgh Town Council in 1813. It existed to provide relief to those prevented from earning a living by illness and unable to make claims on other public charities or parish funds.

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