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WCP2530

Letter (WCP2530.2420)

[1]

[1913]

Sir,1

You will no doubt be happy to know that my friend, Mr Casimir de Candolle,2 eldest son of Alphonse,3 has accepted to write the preface to the french [sic] translation,4 of my wife of your fine book 'The world of life'[.]5

most respectfully yours | William Barbey6 [signature]

1
The letter was addressed to ARW.
2
Candolle, Casmir de (1836-1918). Swiss botanist. Son of Alphonse Louis Pierre Pyramus de Candolle.
3
Candolle, Alphonse Louis Pierre Pyramus de (1806-1893). Swiss botanist.
4
Wallace, A. R. 1914. Le monde de la vie; manifestation d'un pouvoir créateur, d'un esprit directeur et d'un but final. Translated by Barbey-Boissier, Caroline, Mme. Genève : Librairie Kündig.
5
Wallace, A. R. 1910. The world of life: a manifestation of creative power, directive mind and ultimate purpose. London: Chapman & Hall.
6
Barbey, William (1842-1914). Swiss botanist and co-founder of the Herbier Barbey-Boissier in Geneva, Switzerland.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP2530.2420)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Benny, Ruth [2014-11-05] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2014-11-05] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP2530,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2530