Wright, William (1735-1819)

Letter from William Wright, Edinburgh, to Dr Gregory, concerning a patient afflicted with coughing convulsions, sore throat and difficulty speaking and swallowing, and asking if Dr Gregory will see her.

30/01/1795

1 letter

Purchased from Puttick and Simpson, May 1930 .

Scottish doctor, originally a naval surgeon, later established himself in practice in Jamaica and studied the local plants. Became honorary surgeon-general of the island. Discovered a native species of cinchona in Jamaica. Finally retired to Edinburgh in 1798. Herbarium collection at the Natural History Museum.