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WCP1540

Letter (WCP1540.1319)

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TEL. OXTED 557.

ST. MARY’S LODGE,

LIMPSFIELD,

SURREY.

9th August 1931

Dear Miss Wallace,1

When I got home from some lectures in Oxford I was delighted to find your generous gift. It was a very kind though on your part and I thank you most heartily. I know the book, of course, but [2] I did not possess it till now, and I shall cherish it for your sake as well as for his.2

I had the good fortune to meet Dr Wallace twice, and I was very proud that he had patience with me. He continued this kindness in some letters. I hold him in high reverence.

Pray accept my thanks and our kindest regards.

Yours sincerely | J. Arthur Thomson3 [signature]

1
Wallace, Violet Isabel (1869-1945). Daughter of ARW; teacher.
2
Wallace, Alfred Russel (1823-1913). British naturalist, scientist, explorer, author, social campaigner and humanitarian.
3
Thomson, John Arthur (1861-1933). Scottish naturalist who authored several notable books and was an expert on soft corals.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP1540.1319)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Hijikata, Shori [2014-07-30] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2014-07-30] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2025-03-03]

Please cite as “WCP1540,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP1540