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WCP3166

Letter (WCP3166.3134)

[1]

Stowell

Northleach

25 Ap. 1898.

Sir

In reply to your letter1 I regret to be unable to accede to your request as the private grounds [2] are on view for the public.

The gardens &c. are not now kept up so that your friends will not lose much by not seeing them.

I apologise fully | Eldon2 [signature]

A. Wallace Esq. F. R. S.

1
The letter has not been found.
2
Scott, John (1845-1926). Landowner. Succeeded as third Baron Eldon of Eldon, County Durham, in 1854. Nephew of James Farrer.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3166.3134)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-16] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-16] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3166,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3166