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Dick, James

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A West Indian and London merchant, born in Forres; bequeathed £113,787 to encourage learning and efficient teaching among the parish schoolmasters of Elgin, Banff, and Aberdeen shires; it is known as the Dick Bequest, and the property is vested in a governing body of thirteen duly elected (1743-1828).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Dick, James'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​d/dick-james.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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