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WCP2366

Testimonial (WCP2366.2256)

[1]

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr A. R. Wallace for several years; and from having been engaged jointly with him in an undertaking connected with arboriculture, I can vouch unreservedly, not only for his extensive knowledge of hardy trees and shrubs and of their cultivation, — but also for his excellent habits of business and his steady activity in the performance of whatever duties he undertakes. In the small estate which he had laid out & planted at Gray's1[sic] and which I have visited, he showed great taste & judgement both in the choice of the site and in the manner in which he made the most of its capabilities.2 —

A. Mongredien3 [signature]

Forest Hill 9th Septr 1878

1
The Dell, Grays, was the first and only surviving house built by Wallace himself. The family lived there from 25 March 1872 to 25 June/23 July 1876. (Lester. 2014).
2
This testimonial was perhaps written to aide ARW on his application for the position of Superintendent of Epping Forest.
3
Mongredien, Augustus (1807-1888). British corn merchant and political economist.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Testimonial (WCP2366.2256)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Ghosh, Susan [2015-06-24] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-24] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP2366,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2366