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WCP3686

Letter (WCP3686.3591)

[1]1

9, St. Mark's Crescent

Regent's Park, N. W.

Oct 17th. 1865

Dear Lockyer2

Having written so far, I find it was Mrs. Lockyer3 who wrote to me, but as I have a word for you I will go on. Please just present my compliments to Mrs. L. & tell her that I shall accept her invitation with great pleasure.

On Thursday [2] evening we are going to have a private séance at Mrs. Marshall's.4 Are you disposed to join? If so be at 7, Bristol Gardens, Maida Hill, at 7 o'clock. Bring Mrs. Lockyer too if she has any curiosity about Sperrits.

I suppose your light hath departed from the "Reader"?

Very truly yours | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]

J. N. Lockyer Esq.

1
In unknown handwriting, “A. Russel Wallace”.
2
Lockyer, Joseph Norman (1836-1920). British scientist and astronomer. Founder of the journal Nature.
3
Lockyer (née James), Winifred (1837-1879). British. First wife of Joseph Norman Lockyer.
4
Marshall, Mary (1800-1875). British Spiritualist medium.

Editorial information

Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Letter (WCP3686.3591)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Lester, Ahren [2013-02-18] Transcription checked by Lucas, Paula [2019-12-20] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3686,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3686