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Copies of manuscripts relating to the territorial integrity of Malta, mainly derived from the Public Record Office, Kew, and the archives of the Knights of St John in Malta, including copies of documents on Malta from the Archives of the Knights of St John and Archivo di stato Venezia, 1728-1776 (Italian); Copies of documents from the Public Record Office, Kew, including minutes, memoranda, War Cabinet minutes and other papers on Malta, [1900-1950], notably British Foreign Office memoranda and correspondence on Italian North Africa, 1913; Menas Ltd publication of press cuttings from the Times of Malta entitled Searches in the files of the Times of Malta, edited by William Whittaker and George Joffé, 1982.

A copy of the last will and testament of Thomas Guy Esq; London, 1732. (2 copies)

Miscellaneous photographs of medical cases including gigantism of feet; gangrene of fingers, 1936; malformation of an arm, 1936; two unidentified images of a growth on the scalp; and one unidentified image of a man. Also anatomical image taken from the Osteographia, 1733.

Large framed colour print depicting Samuel Wood, who had his arm torn off in a mill, 15 Aug 1737, and was 'cured' by Mr Ferne.

Bundle 5

'Treatise on the operations of surgery with a description and representation of the instruments used in performing them, to which is prefixed an introduction on the nature and treatment of wounds, abscesses and ulcers. By Samuel Sharp, surgeon to Guy's Hospital.' Manuscript volume including dedication to William Cheselden, Surgeon to Chelsea Hospital; preface; contents page; thirty seven chapters on surgical procedures such as the suture of the tendons, the amputation of cancered and schorrous breast, bronchotomy, and amputation. Also contains illustrations of surgical instruments with explanation of their use and construction. 293pp Donated to the Wills Library by Dr G Newton Pitt, 5 May 1913.

Print of an engraving of Thomas Willis, physician and Natural Philosopher by George Vertue, published by J & P Knapton, 1742.

Very large printed and photographic portraits of John Abernethy; Atkinson, Surgeon; John Ash MD; Sir Charles Ballance; B G Babington; Michael [Bokwyn]; John Birch, Surgeon; John Syer Bristowe, 1893; Henry Trentham Butlin (born 1845), Surgeon; Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1830; Samuel Cooper, Professor of Surgery, 1840; Edward VI (statue at St Thomas’s Hospital) 1849; Edward VI by unknown artist; R D Grainger; Joseph Henry Green; William Jenner; John Haighton; William Harvey, 1739; John Howard, 1789; John Hunter 1788; John Latham 1816; David Macbride 1797; Sir George Makins, 1915; Richard Mead, 1749; Henry Moyes MD and Mr Nicoll, 1806; John Nussey, Apothecary and Michael Lambton MD, William Nash; Sir Lucas Pepys MD, 1809; Sir Richard Douglas Powell MD (born 1842); Dr J F Ryan, 1924-1955; Seymour J Sharkey; Franciscus Deleboe Sylvius; Walter Tate; G H Turney 1860-1944; Richard Warren MD, Sir William Watson MD; Dr Willis, 1789; Thomas Willis MD (died 1675), 1742.

Copy of list of abbreviations and obsolete forms of writing that appear in ancient manuscripts, compiled by Sir Henry Spelman, historian and antiquary (1564-1641). 1 volume

Printed map of Borough showing St Thomas's and Guy's Hospitals, titled 'After John Rocque's Plan 1746'

Manuscript notes by Leathes on ornamentation in early printed devotionals; opening pages of fictional narrative entitled 'The amorous Jill: A tale'. 1 file

Eight series of records relating to administration, finance, estates and special purposes, including papers relating to Secretaries' and Bursars' general correspondence, 1872-1953, 1977-1982, notably including Royal patronage of King's College London, 1901-1911; Indian students, 1906-1922, 1948; appeals by King's College London for endowments and funds, 1872-1907; exhibitions, 1897-1912, 1977-1979; gift of Holbein prints, 1921-1934; the King George III collection of mechanical models and scientific instruments, 1926-1977; Royal visits, 1955-1959, 1978; opening of the new Strand building, 1970-1972; King's College London Annual Dinner Committee minutes and accounts, 1875-1876, 1896-1920; Fellows of King's College London, 1896-1916, 1961-1983; representation of King's College London on the governing bodies of various schools and colleges, 1952-1983, the City Parochial Foundation, 1941-1983, and St Mary-le-Strand Charity, 1923-1985 (KAS/AD1). Annual statements of accounts including departments, 1828-1980; final accounts and reports, 1910-1959; assets and liabilities annual statements, 1833-1853; copy documents of the Royal warrant and grant, charter and various acts, 1829-1906; funds and appeals accounts with lists of donors, 1895-1928, correspondence and working papers relating to financial reorganisation, 1896, 1905-1906; estimates and revised estimates with reports, 1910-1960, printed accounts, abstracts and reports, 1910-1959; Theological Department final accounts and estimates, 1926-1960; Quinquennium reports, grants, estimates and related papers, 1910-1935, 1946-1952, 1974-1975; special apparatus accounts and correspondence, 1920-1952; accounts and correspondence relating to the separation of King's College School, King's College Hospital and Strand School from King's College London, 1908-1911; correspondence and papers relating to non-recurrent, capital and block grants, 1947-1951, 1965-1982; report on the merger of King's College London, Queen Elizabeth College and Chelsea College, 1984; correspondence concerning loans, debts, income tax, insurance, investments, and departmental expenditure, 1897-1981; trust deeds, correspondence and reports relating to the Staff and College retirement funds and superannuation schemes, 1898-1923, 1930-1931, 1948-1953, 1971-1985 (KAS/AD2). Title deeds and correspondence relating to the advowson of West Barkworth, Lincolnshire, 1750-1957, the benefice of Westmill in Hertfordshire, 1901-1985, and the benefice of Bolney in Sussex, 1957-1968; Building Extension fund donations, 1881-1896, 1907-1910; Agreements, leases, plans, correspondence and reports relating to the letting, purchase, alteration and refurbishment of buildings, 1892-1987, notably laboratories, 1898-1915, 1945-1952, 1960-1966; establishment of the Architectural Museum, 1896-1897; repairs and maintenance of the College organ, 1910-1911, 1929-1932, 1974-1976; various Strand buildings, 1907-1920, 1935-1945; properties in Bristol, 1939-1942; chapel alterations, 1930-1935, 1946-1948; inventories of departmental apparatus 1906-1968; war damage, 1945-1952; Accommodation Committee minutes and correspondence, 1948-1987; development of 62-68 Half Moon Lane site, London (Botany and Zoology departments), 1950-1968; Planning and Steering Committees and various subcommittees minutes and papers, 1954-1969; development of King's College London Quadrilateral (Strand site) correspondence, papers, plans and Subcommittee minutes, 1954-1976; alterations to Medical Faculty Building minutes and papers, 1960-1979; correspondence with the National Trust concerning the Roman Bath, 1962-1974; campaign to acquire the East wing of Somerset House public access, 1963-1976 (KAS/AD3). Correspondence, minutes, plans, accounts and inventories relating to the establishment, running and development of King's College London's hostels for students, 1902-1982, notably King's College Hall, 1910-1982, including use by the RAF, 1940-1946; King's College Hostel, Vincent Square, London, 1908-1982, including use as a military hospital during World War One, 1914-1919, and air raid warden station during World War Two, 1939-1942; Halliday Hall, London, formerly Montrose Court Hotel, 1949-1976; Women's Hostel, Queensborough Terrace, London, 1920-1946, Theological Hostel, 42-43 Mecklenburgh Square, London, 1902-1908 (KAS/AD4). Correspondence and papers relating to Service Units and functions, 1966-1977, notably the Animal Unit, 1966-1981, Boat House, 1926-1947; establishment and development of the Computer Unit, 1964-1983; Dining Hall/Catering Department/Refectory Committee 1889-1920, 1942-1983; Rogate Field Centre near Midhurst, Sussex, 1965-1982; Safety Committees, 1957-1982 (KAS/AD5). Papers, relating to personnel including appointments, salaries, sabbatical leave, training, student demonstrations, negotiating, staffing and consultative committees, overall policy and welfare, 1895-1924, 1931, 1938-1939, 1944-1991, notably Advisory Committees on Academic, Clerical, Technical and Manual Staff, 1952-1986; Association of University Teachers Committees, 1938-1939, 1952-1985; various staff appointments and retirements including the Principal, the Dean, and Chairs and Established Readerships, 1895-1920, 1944, 1947-1952, 1956-1991 (KAS/AD6). Papers relating to the Union of Students notably grants, student discipline, clubs, welfare and day nursery, 1898-1922, 1948-1983 (KAS/AD7). Papers relating to World War One, notably research work and munition training to support the war effort, 1914-1921; war memorials, 1918-1941, 1950-1952, 1972-1983; Mitcham Sports Ground, 1919-1931, 1968-1975; emergency arrangements made by King's College London during World War Two 1938-1948; Fire and air raid precautions, 1938-1945; staff and students deferral of National Service 1939-1956; Centenary committees and appeal, 1927-1933; 150th Anniversary celebrations 1975-1981; Development Trust programme 1978-1984 (KAS/AD8).

Volume containing a compilation of poems and narratives, composed by, Pedro António Joaquim Corrêa Garção (1724-1772); José Anastácio da Cunha (1744-1787), mathematician and poet; Sebastião José Ferreira Barroco (1777-1802); Luiz Pinto de Sousa Coutinho Balsemão (1735-1804); João Xavier de Matos (d 1789); Francisco José de Sales; Damiaó José Saraiva; Domingos dos Ras Guitta.

Large photographic and printed portraits of John Abernethy, Surgeon; Charles Ballance, 1919; Sir Thomas Barlow, (born 1845) Surgeon; Sir J Risdon Bennett, Dean 1853; Charles J Cullingworth, Obstetrician 1888-1904; John St Clair Elkington (born 1904) Physician; F le Gros Clark, Dean, 1856, Surgeon 1873; King Edward VI; R D Grainger, Dean 1852; John Hadly MD (died 1764); John Hunter, 1788; W Iliff; Edward Jenner; Joseph Lister (born 1827); G W Mackmurdo, Surgeon 1843, Dean 1850, 1860; Francis Mason (1837-1886) Surgeon; Dr Mead; T W Mimpriss, 1916; Dr Charles Murchison; William Miller Ord, Physician 1877-1897, and Dean; T B Peacock; William Pitcairn, 1807; Bernhard Pitts, Surgeon 1893-1908; Richard Pulteney, Surgeon 1805; H R Reynolds, Physician 1777-1783; Richard Gullet Whitfield c.1865.

Empty case of the lancets of John Hunter (died 1793) Lancets were stolen, 1970s.