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WCP2228

Letter (WCP2228.2118)

[1]

69 Mark Lane

28 Octr [1869]1

My dear Sir,

I herewith send you Mr. Meeson's2 answer3 to my note. I am afraid I cannot go down with you just now, but you will generally find my friend at home as he is a great invalid. I was so sorry at the message sent out the other day— I hope you understood it [2] was not intended for you or rather I did not know it was you—

Believe me to be | very truly yours, | Js’. Prestwich4 [signature]

If you went down I would drop a line to Mr. Meeson who would I am sure be glad to send to meet you at Stn.

1
The year is established by the relationship of this letter to the enclosed note from Richard Meeson (WCP2228.E5143). "1869" is written in blue crayon in ARW's hand at the upper right-hand corner of the page.
2
Meeson, Richard (-). British owner of lime, chalk, and flint works at Grays, Essex.
3
See note 1.
4
Prestwich, Joseph (1812-1896). British geologist and businessman.

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Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Letter (WCP2228.2118)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Kodra, Ina [2018-08-15] Transcription checked by Beros, Matt [2021-01-08] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Enclosure (WCP2228.5143)

[1]

Duvals Grays

Oct 26 1869

My dear Sir

I shall be only too happy to forward your friend Mr Wallace's wishes[.] Mr Theobalds1 address is James Theobald Esqre Hyde [illeg.] Abbey, Winchester[.] No introduction from me will be required on such a subject but I shall be happy to be referred to if necessary[.] I should be glad to see Mr Wallace with you at any time if you could run down & perhaps might venture upon information which I should not like to put upon paper[.]

I have been very ill for some time but am now a little better though unable to walk much[.]

I am | yours truly | Richd Meeson2 [signature]

J. Prestwich Esqr3

1
Theobald, James (1800-1871). Deputy Lieutenant for Essex; leased 4 acres and 2 perches of land at Grays, Essex to ARW.
2
Meeson, Richard (-). British owner of lime, chalk, and flint works at Grays, Essex.
3
Prestwich, Joseph (1812-1896). British geologist and businessman.

Editorial information

Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Enclosure (WCP2228.5143)]

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

Revision history

Transcribed by Kodra, Ina [2018-08-15] Transcription checked by Beros, Matt [2021-01-08] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP2228,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2228