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WCP3103

Letter (WCP3103.3071)

[1]

1. Manchester Square. W.

May 19, 1878.

Dear Sir,

My friend, A. MacMillan1 has, I understand, kindly written2 to you, mentioning my desire of a personal acquaintance with you; another sort of acquaintance, and a very pleasant one, I have long had through your writings. I have now just returned from the Philippines (on leave) and shall be in town about a month. If during that time I could, without inconvenience to yourself, meet you, it would give me the greatest pleasure: and I will do my utmost not to fail the opportunity.

[2] Trusting that you will kindly excuse the liberty I have taken in thus writing to you,

I remain Ever, with much regard, | Dear Sir, | yours faithfully | W. Gifford. Palgrave.3 [signature]

to

A. R. Wallace Esq.

&c. &c. &c.

[3]4,5

1
Macmillan, Alexander (1818-1896). British publisher and co-founder with his brother Daniel of Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
2
The letter has not been found.
3
Palgrave, William Gifford (1826-1888). British Arabic scholar, traveller and diplomatist.
4
In ARW’s handwriting, "W G Palgrave".

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3103.3071)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by O'Dell, Sandra [2015-03-04] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-03-04] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3103,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3103