WCP1297

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Frith Hill, Godalming

Dec^r. 8th. 1887

My dear Fanny¹

Things are coming to a crisis about the Yorkshire Farm. The present holder's lawyer offers to give it up as proof that Mary² is the heir. But my testimony & yours will not be accepted as we are too near the interested parties: Who can prove that Mary is the daughter of Michael Webster,³ that her brother Michael died before her father⁴ & when, & that George⁵ left England in what year.. &c.? Can Mr. Clutsom?⁶ Or do you know any one else who knew the Webster family about that time? Send me Mr. Clutsom's address [2] at all events— If you do not know it send me his full name, or find it in a Directory. Please reply as soon as you can.

Will you come to us for a week after the new year & see all our improvements?

Your affectionate Brother| Alfred R. Wallace [signature]