WCP2569

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12 Trafalgar Square,

Chelsea, S.W.

Nov[ember] 19.[18]77

Dear Sir,

I received t[he] enclosed tonight from Dr Carpenter¹, & it seems the best course to send all to you, & beg you to read & return them to me. I have had no other communication with Dr Carpenter on t[he] subject, but this appears to be his wish in writing to me.

I will only add that I am confident you will see the desirability, on several grounds, [2] of administering whatever statements you deem necessary in as little irritating a form as possible; & ^further that I am myself absolutely impoverished in the matter personally [1 word illeg.]

I have the honour to be yours faithfully | W Allingham² [signature]

Alfred R Wallace Esq [2 words illeg.] &c. &c.

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