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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.

Contributor:
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:

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Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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