WCP2685

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The Lindens, Humphreys St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

Dec[em]ber 15^th/92

Dear Prof. Wallace

I thank you very sincerely for the trouble you have taken to oblige me with memoranda for my forthcoming book.

I fear [one word illeg.] become [one word illeg.] before I can cook them [one word illeg] & [one word illeg] them as my hands are full at present to overflowing. I have a lecture[?] to prepare [2] [one word illeg.] give each month, write my own biography & answer letters from all quarters & ends of the globe.

I hardly think I can get ready for publication before offering[?] & I will then return carefully all the papers you have so kindly lent me. I hardly[3] know yet how I may come out as regards [one word illeg.] but I wish I may to be to be able to place your honoured face [one word illeg.] whoever may also contribute pictures.

[two words illeg.] Your kind wishes

I am sincerely yours | Emma H. Britten [signature]

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