Wilson, William (1799-1871)

Six letters from William Wilson mainly regarding botanical publications and specimens, including moss specimens, and one page containing two pencil drawings of plant, by Wilson.

[1836]-1866

7 items

Chronological

Purchased from R.V. Westcott, May 1927 (acc.45498); Provenance details not recorded (acc.67430); Purchased from Desgranges, Paris, October 1930 (acc.63459); Purchased from Stevens, London, September 1930 (acc.56557).

British bryologist noted for his book Bryologia Britannica: containing the mosses of Great Britain and Ireland (1855). He collaborated with Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker on Musci Antarctici (1839-43) based on botanical collections from the southern circumpolar regions.