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WCP1412

Letter (WCP1412.1191)

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BURLEIGH,

MAIN ROAD,

SIDCUP.

June.1.13

Dr. Alfred R. Wallace

Dear Dr. Wallace,

A short time ago the proprietors of the Boys Own Paper2 asked me to paint them two subjects of rare Butterflies for coloured plants and supply them with short articles to accompany the same.

Will you kindly accept the copy I send herewith as a simple tribute from one who has derived untold pleasure from the results of your great work in this branch of Natural History. I also include a photograph of my Academy Picture this year.

Trusting you are in the best of health.

I am Yours Faithfully. | Arthur Twidle3[signature]

1
Letterhead also reads: “PHONE: 272 SIDCUP.”
2
British paper that consisted of stories aimed towards young boys. (1879-1967).
3
Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936). British painter and illustrator best known for his illustrations of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes books.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP1412.1191)]

For more information about the transcriptions and metadata, see https://wallaceletters.myspecies.info/content/epsilon

Revision history

Transcribed by Clark, Andrew David [2014-08-01] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2014-08-01] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-12-24]

Enclosure (WCP1412.1454)

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[A painting with caption: “BRITANNIA NEED NO BULWARKS”]

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This document is a black and white photograph of a painting by Arthur Twidle.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Enclosure (WCP1412.1454)]

For more information about the transcriptions and metadata, see https://wallaceletters.myspecies.info/content/epsilon

Revision history

Transcribed by Wallace, Natalie [2019-12-17] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-12-24]

Please cite as “WCP1412,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP1412