Ɛpsilon

WCP2685

Letter (WCP2685.2575)

[1]

The Lindens,

Humphreys St,

Cheetham Hill,

Manchester.

Decber 15th/92

Dear Prof. Wallace

I thank you very sincerely for the trouble you have taken to oblige me with memoranda1 for my forthcoming book.

I fear it may well be some weeks before I can work them over & arrange them as my hands are full at present to overflowing. I have a lecture to prepare [2] magazine 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 Spring & 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 portraits but I wish I may to be to be able to place your honoured face among whoever may also contribute pictures.2

Warmly reciprociting your kind wishes | I am sincerely yours | Emma H. Britten3[signature]

[4]4

1
The letter has not been found. See WCP2684.2574. https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2684
2
Britten, E. H. 1895. The “Two World”: Portrait Album of spiritual mediums, workers, and celebrities with brief biographical sketches. Printed for the ''Two Worlds'' Pub. Co. by the Labour Press Society.
3
Britten (née Floyd), Emma Hardinge (1823-1899). British spiritualist advocate, writer and lecturer.
4
In ARW’s handwriting, “Emma H Britten”.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP2685.2575)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Paterson, Gavin [2018-11-13] Transcription checked by Paterson, Gavin [2018-11-13] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP2685,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP2685