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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
19 May 1890
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 166
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 166
Summary:

Plants found on his way back from Dundee last week. Specimen of Carabus enclosed in brown paper [Carabus nitens]. Asks advice about Willie, whose reports are not good. Owing to ill health and delicacy of constitution he is really 2-3 years younger than other lads his age. Could Meldola ask Professor Thompson whether Willie would be permitted to repeat the year, if he fails the exam?.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
18 July 1890
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 167
Summary:

Thanks for informing him that Willie will be admitted to the intermediate course. "I fear he has not much "go" in him, but I was much the same at his age, and it took me a long time to understand many things." More about Willie's reports and lectures. Is preparing new edition of Natural Selection and Tropical Nature plus changes to Malay Archipelago. Visit to Portland with Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Mentions a Mr. Holmes.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
24 November 1890
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 168
Summary:

Reasons why he hasn't seen so much of Meldola lately. Usually stays with his sister in West Brompton.

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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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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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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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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
22 September 1891
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 172
Summary:

About Jesuit writers. Advice about U.S. for prospective fruit grower.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
29 November 1891
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 173
Summary:

Seeking information about telescopes. "I have all my life been longing for a decent telescope but could never afford one." Violet is interested in the stars - following a visit to Mrs Fisher (Miss Buckley). About Will's accident - has damaged his eye.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
8 July 1892
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 175
Summary:

About medals just presented. Will is returning from college - future work plans. Discusses Fisher's Physics of the Earth's Crust. About his article on the Permanence of the Oceanic Basins for Natural Science.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[6?] January 1893
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 278
Summary:

Looking forward to seeing Meldola and his cousin at the weekend.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
20 January 1893
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 176
Summary:

About diamond beetles for an old correspondent in Melbourne (Charles French, Exhibition buildings, Melbourne). Comments on mimicry.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[26?] January? 1893
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 279
Summary:

Thanks Meldola for his letter and enclosure and the bronze powder.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
27 April 1893
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 177
Summary:

ARW sends proof of article on heredity. Comments on his argument and purpose. Will has left Siemens and is going to see Crookes. Comments on J. A. Allen's review in the Ark, Romanes article in reply to Spencer, and Weismann's book The Germ Plasm.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
10 June 1893
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 178
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 55-56]
Summary:

Discussion of individual adaptability question. Spencer is disturbed by possibility of non-heredity of acquired characteristics. Will go to the Lakes and Derbyshire in a week. Royal Society - minute books - who attended meetings?.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
8 November 1893
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 179
Summary:

Has been asked best way to kill bullocks! Will is now an apprentice to an electrical engineer in Newcastle. ARW secured the position through a friend, although he had to pay a £200 premium. Discusses his two articles on the Ice Age in the Fortnightly Review.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
22 March 1894
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 180
Summary:

About Meldola's visit on Sunday.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
6 April 1894
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 181
Summary:

About recent outings. Criticism of American Neo-Lamarckians.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
18 November 1894
Source of text:
Imperial College Archives, London: MLDA/2213
Summary:

No summary available.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
[4?] February 1895
Source of text:
  • Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 280
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 62-63]
Summary:

ARW hopes to send Meldola a couple of copies of his "Evolution" article soon. ARW says he believes he has demolished "discontinuous variation" as having any but the most subordinate part in Evolution of species.

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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Raphael Meldola
Date:
31 December 1895
Source of text:
Hope Entomological Library, Oxford University Museum of Natural History: ARW 182
Summary:

About Entomology. Describing is not of special use to the philosophical generaliser, but collecting, naming and classifying are most essential. He had described very little - except palms, when he wrote his papers on variation- but very experienced in these other areas. Errors of Galton and Bateson are due to want of such training. Description of trip to Switzerland with Mitten in the summer. Will's work with Mr Holmes.

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