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Dick James

Dick, James (1743-1828), a native of Morayshire, and afterwards a London merchant. In 1828 he left over £100,000 for the education of natives of Moray, Banff, and Aberdeen. The teachers employed under this system were appointed by examination, and payment to the schools was regulated by results, the average grant being £3O.