The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Act, 1875
WHEREAS by Royal Charter granted by His Majesty King George the Second, and dated the twenty-fifth day of August one thousand seven hundred and thirty-six, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (herein-after called "the Corporation") was incorporated for the free relief and cure of patients from all quarters:

And whereas the hospital buildings erected by the Corporation in the parish called Lady Yester's in the city of Edinburgh having been found to be inadequate in accommodation, and ill situate...