Williamson, Isaac: Surgeon & Accoucheur Manuscript diary for 1766-1767 written in The Daily Journal: or the Gentleman's and Trademan's complete Annual Accompt-Book...for the Year of our Lord 1766 , comprising 95 manuscript pages with short diary entries and lists of accounts, such as: "I saw a leg amputated at W Infirmary by Mr Spence. Did not go to Church...", "...was called at 3 this morning to a labour, which was not over till 12 O'Clock..." and "No Classes - was called to a labour but it was over before I got to the ward.", diary measures 15 x 9.5cm, spine disintegrated and leaves loose Footnote: Note: 'Accoucheur' is a term used for a male midwife. Williamson seems to have spent his time between medical classes and lectures, performing surgeries and assisting women in labour. Despite being based in Whitehaven, Cumbria, Williamson seems to have spent a few months in 1766 training in Edinburgh and Leith.