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WCP4499

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
4 July 1887
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 151
Summary:

Asking if the British Association keep a list of lecture engagements, as ARW would like a few engagements for the coming winter.

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WCP4500

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
5 October 1887
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 152
Summary:

Enclosed ticket has been sent to ARW by Hampden. the Dialectical Society "are allowing him to expose his ignorance and absurdities." Will Meldola go and see what Hampden has to say? Busy with arrears of correspondence and reading, plus volume on Australasia. Problems with eyesight.

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WCP4501

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
24 October 1887
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 153
Summary:

Will not be able to attend the "fungus foray", as have builders at work at home. Sorry that Meldola had a wasted evening with Hampden, thought the Dialectical Society meeting would lead to some "excellent fooling.".

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WCP4502

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
27 October 1887
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 154
Summary:

Can Violet stay with him at Meldola's, as she wishes to attend the Converzatione with her father?.

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WCP4504

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[1888]
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 155
Summary:

Sending revisions of chapter on mimicry.

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WCP4505

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
13 February 1888
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 156
Summary:

Is going to Newcastle next Saturday, and also has a lecture at Sale, near Manchester on Tuesday. Has started on his work on popular Darwinism.

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WCP4506

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
20 March 1888
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 157
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [p. 41]
Summary:

Encloses postage for umbrella Meldola returned. Has had a breakthrough with his hybridity chapter ... "in some cases nat. select. will accumulate variations in infertility between incipient species." Thinks he has made the issue a good deal clearer than Darwin left it.

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WCP4507

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
30 August 1888
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 158
Summary:

ARW has been in Penzance, Land's End, Chepstow and Coleford with Annie. Details of holiday. Spent a week with Marianne North at Alderley.

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WCP4508

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
20 September 1888
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 159
Summary:

The Meldola's are welcome to stay. Wants set of examination papers for the college entrance exam for Willie's mathematical master. ARW wants Willie to enter college in the mechanical engineering department in a year's time.

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WCP4509

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
21 October 1888
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 160
Summary:

Can one of Meldola's pupils or assistants weigh some seeds for him in decimals? Has finished MS of his book.

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WCP4510

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
6 November 1888
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 161
Summary:

Thanks for weighing seeds. About butterflies, and trip to Manchester on the 20th.

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WCP4511

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
28 January 1889
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 162
Summary:

Thanks for notes and references on "colour" chapters. Discusses his theory of "recognition colours." Going to Hastings for week or two, to restore his wife's health (address c/o Mrs Pearson, 13 High Wycombe, Hastings).

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WCP4512

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
6 September 1889
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 163
Summary:

Has been too busy to write. Descriptions of countryside. Is coaching Willie in mathematics -wants past examination papers. Willie is going into Professor S. Thompson's department (at Gresham College?).

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WCP4513

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
12 September 1889
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 164
Summary:

About coaching Willie in mathematics for entrance examination - particular questions about geometry.

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WCP4582

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[29?] September 1885
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 240
Summary:

Thanks for invitation. ARW's will say with Volckman at Leyton Friday and Saturday and will attend Meldola's talk on Saturday. Please ask Mr Cole to reserve tickets for tea.

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WCP4583

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[22?] April 1885
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 241
Summary:

Offers congratulations on Meldola's success. ARW will be busy with examination marking.

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Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP4584

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[20?] January 1885
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 242
Summary:

ARW is to attend the Industrial Remuneration conference next week, requests a bed for three nights. Invites Meldola to attend a meeting of the Society for Psychical Research.

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WCP4585

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[10?] October 1884
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 243
Summary:

Will be glad to see Meldola on Saturday.

Contributor:
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WCP4586

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[10?] July 1884
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 244
Summary:

Invites Meldola and his mother on Sunday.

Contributor:
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WCP4587

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[2?] April 1884
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 245
Summary:

Invites Meldola for the weekend.

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Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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