MEMOIR or DR WRIGHT. <>."> 



Latin anew. While doing this, lie may be improving 

 himself in writing, arithmetic, and book-keeping. I 

 regret much that I had not an opportunity of learning 

 to draw in my youth, as it is of real consequence to 

 one in my profession. When I know the result of 

 your and his deliberation, I shall say more. The ex- 

 pence of a medical education is great, and to you, with 

 such a family, insupportable ; but in this you will be 

 assisted as far as my means will admit. My own edu- 

 cation was narrow- ; and it was only by dint of resolu- 

 tion and perseverance that I afterwards acquired those 

 necessary attainments which my dear father was un- 

 able to afford." 



On the same date, he thus writes to his nephew. 

 " You must sit down yourself, and inform me of your 

 own wishes as to your future mode of life. When you 

 do so, I shall give you my best advice and assistance. 

 You will, I trust, be diligent in your studies, cour- 

 teous, obliging, and attentive to every one. Associate 

 only with persons of worth and good character, care- 

 fully shunning the wicked, the abandoned, and the 

 low. Aspire to the company of your superiors, as 

 from them only you can hope to benefit in your man- 

 ners, conversation, or knowledge. Remember your 

 duty to God and your parents ; be kind to your sisters, 

 and grateful to every benefactor and well-wisher. By 

 these means, in whatever situation you may be placed, 

 you will, I trust, be a good man, a good neighbour, 

 and a sincere friend. ' 



The summer of 1781 was devoted by Dr Wright 

 to his botanical pursuits, at such a moderate distance 

 from London as would enable him to proceed to the 



