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WCP3086

Letter (WCP3086.3054)

[1]

Sheen Lodge

Richmond Park.

24 April, 1870.

Dear Mr. Wallace,

Will you permit me to be the medium of introduction to you of your present Neighbours, Mr. Hope1 & his family, residing [2] at Parsloes, Barking, whom I much regretted to lose as Neighbours at East Sheen, & believe me,

always truly yours | Richd Owen2 [signature]

Alfred Wallace Esq, F. R. S.

1
Hope, William (1834-1909). Scottish Colonel and ARW's neighbour at Holly House, Barking.
2
Owen, Richard (1804-1892). British comparative anatomist and vertebrate palaeontologist. Instrumental in establishing the British Museum (Natural History) in South Kensington. Outspoken opponent of natural selection.

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Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Letter (WCP3086.3054)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Prashar-Savoie, Anjali [2015-04-07] Transcription checked by Beros, Matt [2020-03-19] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3086,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3086