Hunter, John, 1940-

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John Hunter came from London. In January 1790 he and his brother embarked on the 'Nassau' bound for Smyrna, the beginning of a two-year stay in Turkey. After Smyrna John Hunter and his party travelled to Constantinople [Istanbul] which they left in May 1792. They travelled overland to Paris by way of Moldavia, Wallachia, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Geneva, and Paris, returning to London in December 1792.

From the guide to the Hunter, John, ca. 1790-1800, (School of Oriental and African Studies)

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John Hunter (1746-1837) was the first lay Principal of United College, St Andrews. He had studied at Edinburgh University, acted as clerk to Lord Monboddo, and was then appointed in 1775 as professor of humanity at St Andrews University. He remained in this post until 1835, only retiring to become Principal.

From the guide to the Extracts from the lectures of John Hunter, 1821., 1821, (University of St Andrews)

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John Hunter (1746-1837) was the first lay Principal of United College, St Andrews. He had studied at Edinburgh University, acted as clerk to Lord Monboddo, and was then appointed in 1775 as professor of humanity at St Andrews University. He remained in this post until 1835, only retiring to become Principal.

Hugh Cleghorn (1752-1836) was the son of John Cleghorn, a brewer in Edinburgh. He studied at Edinburgh University, gaining his MA in 1772, then was appointed professor of civil history at St Andrews University from 1773 to 1793. He acted as chief secretary to the government in Ceylon from 1798 to 1800. He acquired the estate of Strathivie in Fife in 1806.

From the guide to the Letters of John Hunter and others, 1809, 1811, 1827-1829., 1809, 1811, 1827, 1828, 1829, (University of St Andrews)
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referencedIn Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874. Correspondence, 1829-1874 Houghton Library
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referencedIn Vol. IX. (VIII. ff. 393). 16 Mar.-30 Apr. 1799,includes:ff. 1, 48, 63, 75, 76, 100-104, 108, 110, 266, 382 Perkins Magra, Consul at Tunis: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1798-1800. ff. 3, 5, 50, 54, 56, 67, 82 William Frederick Wyndham, diplomatist: Letter... British Library
referencedIn NOTES on John Hunter's classification of the Animal Kingdom, taken (according to a statement at the end) "from a slight view of Mr. Hunter's experiments and preparations. They are, in the first place, imperfect; in the next, they way be erroneous in ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXV. (XXIV. ff. 337). 1 Oct.-16 Nov. 1804.includes:ff. 1, 6, 22, 33, 96, 104, 107 Captain John Gore, RN: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1803-1805. ff. 3, 12-19 Captain Robert Barlow, afterwards Admiral Sir Robert: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1803-1805. f... British Library
referencedIn (XVII. ff. 366). Aug.-Dec. 1783.includes:ff. 1, 19, 27, 66. 106, 137, 187, 207, 224, 237, 250, 272 William Beldam, Deputy Teller of the Exchequer: Letters to the 2nd Lord Hardwicke: 1768-1786. ff. 3, 15, 25, 40, 48, 55, 70, 76, 79, 83, 85, 93, 101, ... British Library
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referencedIn (XIX. ff. 316). Sept. 1784-June, 1785.includes:f. 1 Thomas Tyers: Letters to the 2nd ord Hardwicke: 1781-1784. ff. 2, 10-14, 19, 23, 28, 34, 48, 53, 60, 65, 73, 78, 82, 87, 90, 92, 93, 108, 111, 121, 131, 168,202, 218, 259, 267, 269, 299, 305, 308, ... British Library
creatorOf Letters of John Hunter and others, 1809, 1811, 1827-1829., 1809, 1811, 1827, 1828, 1829 University of St Andrews
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referencedIn Rhees, William Jones, 1830-1907. William Jones Rhees Papers, 1744-1907 The Huntington Library
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referencedIn -Vol. XX (ff. 2,7). 28 May 1800-26 Oct. 1811.includes:f. 1 Admiral of the Fleet Sir Thomas Byam Martin: Correspondence with Lord Bridport: 1798-1800. f. 1 Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Baron and (1800) 1st Viscount Bridport: Correspondence with Sir T.... British Library
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