He graduated at Edinburgh ( 1819 ) , went to the College of Surgeons ( 1823 ) , the College of Physicians ( 1837 ) .
Was the first librarian of the College of Surgeons in London ( 1828 -- 45 ) .
He graduated at Edinburgh ( 1819 ) , went to the College of Surgeons ( 1823 ) , the College of Physicians ( 1837 ) , and was the first librarian of the College of Surgeons in London ( 1828 -- 45 ) .