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WCP1672

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
30 December 1908
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP2/6/3/8(140)
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 223-224]
Summary:

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WCP5730

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
12 September 1907
Source of text:
Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences . Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [p. 177]
Summary:

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WCP6713

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
1900-1913
Source of text:
Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences . Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [p. 241]
Summary:

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WCP6714

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
1900-1913
Source of text:
Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences . Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [p. 241]
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP700

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
9 October [1903]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418481
Summary:

Arrangements for Birch's employment in Customs in British Guiana would leave half of his time free for collecting. "I long for you to be there almost as much as if I were going myself!".

Contributor:
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WCP701

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
15 November 1903?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418482
Summary:

Offers advice for Birch's forthcoming visit to the British Museum (Natural History) where he should meet Waterhouse, Kirby and Thomas.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP702

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
13 January 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418486
Summary:

Offers advice in preparing for employment and on collecting in the tropics.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP703

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
1 February 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418495
Summary:

Advises about Birch's proposed expedition to Brazil, urging him not to go via Jamaica. Also discusses a forthcoming visit from Birch to Broadstone.

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WCP704

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
5 February 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418497
Summary:

Advice on the importance of having an agent to handle the sale of specimens. Private buyers and museums are possible clients. Birch should check if bird skeletons are required.

Contributor:
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WCP705

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
February 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418499
Summary:

More advice about Birch's proposed expeditions. There is a direct shipping line from Glasgow to the West Indies. Favours going via Trinidad.

Contributor:
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WCP707

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418549
Summary:

Returns Birch's pen which he left behind when visiting, so that he may describe his trip to Oxford to ARW.

Contributor:
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WCP708

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
16 February 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418501
Summary:

Gives advice on dealers and the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with personal dealers such as Druce, Janson, or Trevor compared to institutions such as the British Museum.

Contributor:
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WCP709

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
28 February 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418503
Summary:

Discusses terms of a proposed collecting contract with Mr. Janson, bird collections at Tring, and spiritualism.

Contributor:
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WCP710

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
6 March 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418520
Summary:

Discusses Birch's upcoming voyage and delay going via Jamaica. Mentions Mr. Janson as his agent but also discusses Mr Druce and Miss Lister?/Linden? of the British Museum.

Contributor:
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WCP711

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
24 March 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418522
Summary:

Is relieved that Birch will not be travelling via Jamaica after all. Discusses collecting equipment and Humboldt's travels.

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WCP712

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
March 1904?
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418527
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418527
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
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WCP713

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
9 April 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418544
Summary:

Congratulates Birch on obtaining such a cheap passage and enquires the sailing date. Also mentions South American forests.

Contributor:
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WCP714

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
16 April 1904
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418546
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418546
Summary:

Wishes Birch well for the expedition and offers tips regarding dealing with luggage and slinging hammocks.

Contributor:
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WCP715

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
19 June 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418585
Summary:

Discusses how flying fish may appear to fly and offers advice on eating and staying healthy in the tropics.

Contributor:
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WCP716

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
4 July 1904
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418595
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418595
Summary:

Hopes that Birch has recovered from his illness, and urges him to take care of his health. Suggests collecting localities that would be healthier and provides collecting tips. Also mentions Edward Bagnall Poulton, T. D. A. Cockerel, George Hampson and W. J. Kaye.

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