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WCP2389

Letter (WCP2389.2279)

[1]1

Feb. 18. 1879.

Dear Mr Wallace

On the other side you have a mem2 from the Lord Mayor3 — as to the pamphlet4 I sent him — I hope it may do you some good at any rate I think the more your scheme5 is known the more it is likely to find supporters.

I am faithfully | C. F. Hayward6 [signature]

Perhaps one day we may have the pleasure of receiving you at Godalming & showing you our trees.

[in left margin] My Uncle7 would be very delighted to welcome you if I were not at home but let me know if you are likely to come.

1
In ARW’s handwriting, “Ansd.” The letter has not been found.
2

The enclosure is at WCP2389.7912.

https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2389

3
Whetham, Charles (1812-1885). British businessman and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1878-1879.
4
Wallace, A. R. 1878. Epping Forest. Fortnightly Review (n.s.) 24 (143): 628-645.
5
Wallace had written to several people, asking them to sign a memorial (a statement of facts) in his favour in support of his application for the new post of Superintendent of Epping Forest.
6
Hayward, Charles Forster (1830-1905). Architect; nephew of ARW's childhood friend Charles Hayward.
7
Hayward, Charles (-). Lived at Godalming. Bookseller and chemist in Neath. Member of the Society of Friends. ARW’s childhood friend.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP2389.2279)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Siewert, Betsy [2020-06-09] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Enclosure (WCP2389.7912)

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THE MANSION HOUSE

LONDON, E.C.

Feb. 18. 1879.

The Lord Mayor1 presents his compliments to Mr Hayward2 and begs to thank him for sending him a copy of Mr. Wallace's pamphlet on Epping Forest,3 which he has read with interest.

1
Whetham, Charles (1812-1885). British businessman and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1878-1879.
2
Hayward, Charles Forster (1830-1905). Architect; nephew of ARW's childhood friend Charles Hayward.
3
Wallace, A. R. 1878. Epping Forest. Fortnightly Review (n.s.) 24 (143): 628-645.

Please cite as “WCP2389,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2389