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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edward Bagnall Poulton
Date:
28 May 1889
Source of text:
- Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 19
- Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 19
- Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 217-218]
Summary:
About offer of DCL, which he has declined. "I have a profound distaste for all public ceremonials." Details about ill health, house move, and his work. Wishes to be left "in peaceful obscurity." Doesn't like crowds.
Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project