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WCP4518

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
7 April 1891
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 169
Summary:

About Romanes. The only point of importance he makes is that "all simple variations are absolutely useless and that variations can only be useful when many kinds that are coordinated in action arise together." Should point out the extreme improbability of this assumption. Discusses his view of variation. Has been busy with builders. Mentions a Mr. and Mrs. Cohen.

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WCP5032

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edvard Alexander Westermarck
Date:
13 April 1891
Source of text:
  • Åbo Akademi University Library: Manuscript collections, Westermarck, Edvard, vol XXXII
  • Wikman, K. R. V. (1940). Letters From Edward B. Tylor and Alfred Russel Wallace to Edward Westermarck; edited with introductory remarks concerning the publication of The History of Human Marriage. Academiae Aboensis Humaniora: 13(7): (1)-22 [p. 18]
Summary:

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WCP3898

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
20 April 1891
Source of text:
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: JDH/2/1/21
  • British Library, The: BL Add. 46436 f. 251
Summary:

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WCP4224

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell
Date:
25 April 1891
Source of text:
  • American Museum of Natural History, Special Collections: MSS.W3551
  • Cockerell, T. D. A. (1913). Recollections of Dr. Alfred Russel Wallace. Science: 38: 871-877 [pp. 875-876]
Summary:

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WCP4519

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
25 April 1891
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 170
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 50-51]
Summary:

Tells Meldola that he has put his foot in it -due to content of his letter Romanes sees Meldola as a "disciple converted to his arguments!!" Discusses his view of variations, and criticises Romanes. Tells Meldola "I hope you have another slap at him.".

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WCP154

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
William Greenell Wallace [ARW's son]
Date:
29 April 1891
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/1/157
Summary:

His sister Violet's dissection of a rabbit as part of her exams; replacement of pipes and bricks to remove smell in house from drains, including sketch plan; and the appointment of "the illustrious Slugophilite ... slug catcher to Her Majesty" and Museum [curator] in Jamaica, his imminent marriage, honeymoon in Corfe and departure; the slug William found a new British variety; request for news of Crump.

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WCP5033

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edvard Alexander Westermarck
Date:
3 May 1891
Source of text:
  • Åbo Akademi University Library: Manuscript collections, Westermarck, Edvard, vol XXXII
  • Wikman, K. R. V. (1940). Letters From Edward B. Tylor and Alfred Russel Wallace to Edward Westermarck; edited with introductory remarks concerning the publication of The History of Human Marriage. Academiae Aboensis Humaniora: 13(7): (1)-22 [pp. 18-19]
Summary:

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WCP222

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Violet Isabel Wallace
Date:
10 May 1891
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/2/21
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 156-157]
Summary:

Violet attending a [public political] demonstration, labour conditions, the eight hour day, wages; gardening; neighbours.

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WCP4156

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Susanna Carnegie Venn (née Edmonstone)
Date:
12 May 1891
Source of text:
Gonville and Caius College: PPC/VENN/C79/1
Summary:

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WCP12

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
William Greenell Wallace [ARW's son]
Date:
12 May 1891
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/1/12
Summary:

Describes ordering a book on conic section for William.

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WCP3943

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
James Edmund Harting
Date:
14 May 1891
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London: LL/23
Summary:

No summary available.

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WCP5034

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edvard Alexander Westermarck
Date:
14 May 1891
Source of text:
  • Åbo Akademi University Library: Manuscript collections, Westermarck, Edvard, vol XXXII
  • Wikman, K. R. V. (1940). Letters From Edward B. Tylor and Alfred Russel Wallace to Edward Westermarck; edited with introductory remarks concerning the publication of The History of Human Marriage. Academiae Aboensis Humaniora: 13(7): (1)-22 [p. 19]
Summary:

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WCP4388

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edward Bagnall Poulton
Date:
18 May 1891
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 40
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 40
Summary:

Sending on a letter from C. Lloyd Morgan about experiments on inheritance. Will be useful for Poulton when he starts the Institute for Experimental Biology.

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WCP5035

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edvard Alexander Westermarck
Date:
22 May 1891
Source of text:
  • Åbo Akademi University Library: Manuscript collections, Westermarck, Edvard, vol XXXII
  • Wikman, K. R. V. (1940). Letters From Edward B. Tylor and Alfred Russel Wallace to Edward Westermarck; edited with introductory remarks concerning the publication of The History of Human Marriage. Academiae Aboensis Humaniora: 13(7): (1)-22 [p. 20]
Summary:

No summary available.

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WCP4520

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[24] [May] [1891]
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 171
Summary:

Wishes to stay in London for a second meeting - will arrive at Meldola's house after visiting the NHM with Violet.

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WCP4780

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Mrs Evans
Date:
27 May 1891
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society: Alfred Russel Wallace Collection MSS.B.W15a
Summary:

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WCP4225

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell
Date:
28 May 1891
Source of text:
  • American Museum of Natural History, Special Collections: MSS.W3551
  • British Library, The: BL Add. 46436 f. 254
Summary:

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WCP4139

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Francis Galton
Date:
28 May 1891
Source of text:
  • University College London, Special Collections: Galton 172/13c (folder 2), Box 131
  • University College London, Special Collections: GALTON/2/9/6/11/4/3
Summary:

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WCP5036

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Edvard Alexander Westermarck
Date:
2? June 1891
Source of text:
  • Åbo Akademi University Library: Manuscript collections, Westermarck, Edvard, vol XXXII
  • Wikman, K. R. V. (1940). Letters From Edward B. Tylor and Alfred Russel Wallace to Edward Westermarck; edited with introductory remarks concerning the publication of The History of Human Marriage. Academiae Aboensis Humaniora: 13(7): (1)-22 [p. 20]
Summary:

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WCP4226

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell
Date:
4 June 1891
Source of text:
American Museum of Natural History, Special Collections: MSS.W3551
Summary:

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