Mentioned 1852
and as found in Melville's 1856 directory.

Location given in 1852 as near Postall's Yard, near St James Church.

William Thomas Cutmore, a beer retailer at Cowgate, 1846

In 1851 William Cutmore is given as a Woolcomber aged 26.
The same occupation is given for him in 1861.
In both instances he is living at Cowgate Street, St Martin at Palace

Ivan Mazeppa was a Ukrainian seeking to free the Cossacks from Tsarist rule. He died in 1709.

Tchaikovsky (b 1840 - d 1893) composed an opera celebrating the life of Mazeppa.