Aikin, Charles Rochemont (1775-1847), surgeon

2 letters, autograph, dated (except no. 41) and signed. One letter concerns his health (no. 40).

1841

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Aikin, Charles Rochemont (1775-1847), surgeon, born in Lancashire. He gained the diploma of the Company of Surgeons in July 1799. Aikin was involved with implementing the smallpox vaccination and had an interest in Chemistry. In 1847, he died of dropsy. A full description of his life and work is to be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.