WCP2379

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Sept[ember] 26 1878

My dear M^r Wallace

I have only just on my return to London received your note. I hope I am not too late in giving[?] the memories. It would give me sincere pleasure [2] to find that you were successful in your application. I believe a better man and me who worked more thoroughly carry out the wishes of the public and at the same time secure [3] the sympathies of all interested in scientific and aesthetic truth could not be appointed.

Believe me | very sincerely yours | Geo. J. Allman [signature

A. R. Wallace Esq.