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WCP1421

Transcription (WCP1421.1200)

[1]1

To. C. C.2 January 11th 1901.

Through crumbling cottage walls admit the rain,

The landlord still exacts his meed of gain.

France's fair capital was walled in vain.

In friendly strife upon the table green

The mighty ace o'erthrows both king and queen,

And all the numbers that lie ranged between.

But he whose name your cryptic verse reveals

Blushes to find what flattery it conceals.

Flattery too vast! Yet all your friendship feels.

A. R. W.

1
This was a type-written copy of ARW’s letter.
2
Comerford-Casey (formerly Casey), George Edward (1846-1912). Anglican priest, teacher, botanist and author.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Transcription (WCP1421.1200)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Benny, Ruth [2014-10-16] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2014-10-16] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-12-24]

Please cite as “WCP1421,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP1421