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WCP3120

Letter (WCP3120.3088)

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296 Beacon St.

November 26th 1886.

My dear Mr. Wallace,

Mr. John M. Forbes1 whose name is synonymous with what is but in Boston is desirous of making your aquaintance. It is a good hand to grasp, you may be assured, and I hope you may have the pleasure of talking as I do thus he may enjoy the privilege of meeting you.2

Bellieve me | Very truly yours | O W Holmes3 [signature]

1
Forbes, John Murray (1813-1898). American magnate, merchant and philanthropist.
2
ARW’s North American lecture tour spanned from October 1886 to August 1887. ARW called on Forbes on several occasions in December 1886. (Smith, 2013).
3
Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894). American physician, poet, professor, lecturer, and author.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3120.3088)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Strzelecka, Daria [2015-03-17] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-03-17] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3120,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3120