WCP3586

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Royal Geographical Society,

15, Whitehall Place,

19 March 1855.

Sir,

The following Paper has been referred to you, viz.:— Letter from M^r. Alfred R Wallace giving an account of Singapore & Malacca as far as Mount Ophir &c.

I have to request that on or before the 10 April you will return the Paper, in a Sealed Packet, with a Report in writing, in which you will be pleased to state your opinion:—

1st, Whether the Paper be ORIGINAL?

2dly, Whether it should be printed in the Journal?

3dly, Whether it can be altered or abridged with advantage; and IN WHAT MANNER?

4thly, Whether any, and what Illustrations, should accompany it?

I am, Sir, | Your very obedient Servant, | NORTON SHAW, | Secretary

Sir Woodbine Parish

Please return this Letter, commencing your opinion on the back of this page.

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There is no doubt that this Paper is original, but its' contents are too meagre for publication in the journal; I would suggest that it be kept back till we receive further communications from M^r Wallace — with which an extract from it may be then incorporated —

Woodbine Parish [signature]

24^th March 1855