OS1/13/97/62
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD'S HOSPITAL | Wood's Hospital Wood's Hospital |
Mr D Dundass Esqr, Largo House Mr Smeal. Largo Mr White, Largo |
025 | Largo. A large and commodious stone building two storeys high in good repair an in the Elizabethan style of architecture. It is fitted to accommodate 16 inmates - who are the Earl of wemyss the Lairds of Largo Lundin & Balfour, the Minister of Kirk Session of Largo. By a deed of mortification dated 7 July 1659 John Wood, a cadet of the House of Wood of Largo bequeathed £68 418 Scots for the purpose of building and endowing this Hospital and for the support and 10 indigent persons of the name of Wood. The first hospital was built in 1665 and was situated a few yards in front of the present one. In 1830 a new one the present was built. No trace of the former remained. The annual allowance to each inmate is £15 paid monthly and a supply of vegetable the funds arise from - the interest of £2000 and the rent of a farm about £ 280. There are 15 inmates in it at present. |
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[Page] 62 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C. Asst [Civilian Assistant]Plan 25B Trace 2
[signed] Thomas Smith 2nd May
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