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WCP3152

Letter (WCP3152.3120)

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17 COLEBROOKE ROW, N.

2 April: 94

Dear Sir,

Permit me to return your many thanks for your kind reply1 to mine. The "proof" will be a cherished possession; but I shall still hope one of those days to have the articles in book form. I [2] read Prof. Bonney's2 paper in Geographical Proceedings & must say I did not quite relish the cock-sure, dictational style of his argument. Your papers were a great treat to me & so far as I am entitled to have an opinion it coincides with your conclusion.

Yours very truly | Jn W. Reed3 [signature]

Alfred R. Wallace Esq. F.R.S.

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1
The letter has not been found.
2
Bonney, Thomas George (1833-1923). British geologist, Secretary and later President of the Geological Society of London 1884-1886.
3
Reed, John William (1843-1899). Harmonium and reed organ manufacturer of Handel Works, Hanover Street, Islington, London.
4
In ARW’s handwriting, “Jno Fred W Reed”.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3152.3120)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Hamburger, Esther [2015-04-22] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-04-22] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3152,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3152