Arrival in Edinburgh In September 1853, Lister arrived in Edinburgh bearing letters of introduction from Sharpey to Syme. Lister was anxious about his first appointment but decided to settle in Edinburgh after meeting Syme, who embraced him with open arms, invited him to dinner, and offered him an opportunity to assist him in his private operations.
Arrival in Edinburgh In September 1853 Lister arrived in Edinburgh bearing letters of introduction from Sharpey to Syme Lister was anxious about his first appointment but decided to settle in Edinburgh after meeting Syme who embraced him with open arms invited him to dinner and offered him an opportunity to assist him in his private operations