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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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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.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP717

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
17 July 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418597
Summary:

Encloses a letter from E. B. Poulton. Has heard from Birch's sister. Is getting on with his autobiography.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP719

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
2 August 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418603
Summary:

Discusses suitable collecting localities in various places.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP718

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
16 August 1904?
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418598
Summary:

Is pleased that Birch has started collecting at last and suggests looking for beetles in fallen trees. Visited South Wales a fortnight ago and mentions the Upper Vale of Neath and the Brecon Beacons; also the recent drought in England.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP720

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
29 August 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418605
Summary:

Is using a sketch of Trinidad to track Birch and discusses collecting and dispatch of Birch's first collection to Janson.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP721

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
13 September 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418608
Summary:

Is busy writing an article. Has looked up the area that Birch will be collecting in and offers advice.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP722

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
27 September 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418620
Summary:

Hopes Birch will be able to spend a few months collecting in the valleys and mountains of the north of Trinidad.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP723

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
11 October 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418622
Summary:

Looks forward to hearing about Birch's collecting in the northern hills of Trinidad.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP724

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
8 November 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418625
Summary:

Asks Birch to send him a few Bromeliaceae. Janson has sent Birch some money and is fairly satisfied with the collection.

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Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP725

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
22 November 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418626
Summary:

Has asked E. B. Poulton to give his opinion of Birch's collection, as a wet-season collection. Is anxious to know what Janson thinks of it too.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP726

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
6 December 1904
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418628
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP728

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
12 February 1905
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418635
Summary:

Advises Birch on his business arrangements.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP729

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Frederick ("Fred") Birch
Date:
27 February 1905
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM Catkey-418637
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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