WCP2580

Letter (WCP2580.2470)

[1]1

36 Russell Sq[ua]re

14 July2

My Dear Sir

I have just r[e]c[eived]d a note from Mrs Winnards'[?] saying she will be having tea with me this evening for a quiet seance [word illeg. crossed-out]. Will you & Mrs Wallace join at 7-30 — no dressing — quite only a few friends. If this sh[oul]d reach [2] you too late for the tea at 7-30 look in at my home before before 10.

Y[ou]rs truly | E. William Cox [signature]3

A. Wallace Esq

1
There is a catalogue/reference number inscribed in the top right-hand corner of the page. It reads "185".
2
Positioned immediately below the incomplete date, someone has written "Before 1879".
3
The official stamp of the British Museum is positioned above the signature.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP2580.2470)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Cooper, Rod [2015-06-04] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-04] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10]

Please cite as “WCP2580,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 27 April 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2580