Letter from Thomas Smith, Quebec. There is no salutation. This is to certify that E. D. Worthington has been attached to the army in Canada as acting Assistant Surgeon for the past 18 months. The Staff Surgeon describes his work habits as being attentive and diligent. Handwritten.

From J. Smith, Staff Surgeon', Quebec to Edward Worthington, Acting Captain Surgeon, 68th Light in Pantry, Riviere du Loup requesting names of men to be sent back to England for discharge or change of Climate.

Certificate issued by the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh to Edward D. Worthington stating that he had an Annual ticket for the hospital dated 1st Nov. 1841-1st Nov. 1842 and that he signed the Album for nine periods. It is signed by A. McDougall. Handwritten.

E. D. Worthington's medical diploma received from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. It is labelled "Facultas Medicorum and Chirurgorum Glascuensis" and still has the original seal attached in a round black metal casing.

Two of E. D. Worthington's medical diplomas on a single piece of parchment. One side is from the Montreal Medical Board and is signed by I. B. LeBourdais and L. C. Lewell. The other side is from the Province of Canada and was presented by Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe. The seal is attached.

A summary of Edward D. Worthington's education in Edinburgh during the years 1833 to 1843. On the outside are listed the prescribed courses. The inside section entitled 'Course of Study' is divided into winter and summer sections and for each Worthington has supplied the subject of lectures, name of professor, place where attended and the duration of couses. The back is addressed To the Treasurer of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Handwritten and printed.

Letter from Wafes(?) Nichols, Sherbrooke to Dr. Worthington. The surgeon of the 5th Battalion of the Eastern township Militia in Canada writes concerning Dr. Worthington's leaving the village due to poor health. Also asks that if he is ever in Baltimore to look up Widow Nichols whose maiden name was Patterson. Handwritten.

Diploma entitled "Collegium Medicorum et Chirurgorum" which was presented to Edward D. Worthington. Printed on parchment complete with the seal. It is signed by Russell, Marmett and Belleau.

A mounted black and white photo taken of five men full view. "Photographed and Published by W. Notman, Montreal" is printed on the front. On the verso are the notes of W. W. Francis: "From the late Col. E.B. Worthington of Sherbrooke 1945. The central figure is evidently the Prince of Wales, 1860 and the man on his right looks as if he might be E.D. Worthington. The first figure on the left is apparently Dr. Sir Henry Acland, who accompanied him (see D.NB. 2 supple 1, 554). Acland would be 45. Worthington 40 and the P.W. 18 in 1860."

Letter from E. Worthington to The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. He is requesting to obtain their diploma after attending 2 winter and 1 summer course. Handwritten.