WCP268

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Parkstone, Dorset.

Feb^y. 8th. 1896

My dear Violet¹

Thanks — many thanks — to Eleanor² for the bacon! Give them to her! The bacon is good in flavour, — but I like it fatter. Next time you are ordering any ask him to send me (by post) 2 1/2 lbs. from the middle of the back, — that will be 6d postage. If you tell me how much a pound it is I will send [2] a postal order & then, if I find it always good I will have it regularly.

I enclose draft of letter of thanks — not too gushing, & just suggesting politely that you expect the odd £15 next year. We have not heard from Will³ since.

In great haste | Your affectionate Pa | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]