The Dell, Grays. Essex.
April 4th. 1872
Dear Dr. Murie1
From my knowledge of the work you did while Prosector to the Zoological Society and of the many excellent papers you contributed to its publications I should conclude that you would be well fitted for the post of Professor of General & Comparative Anatomy to the Royal Veterinary College, and I sincerely wish that you may be successful in your Candidature.
Believe me | yours very faithfully | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]
Dr. James Murie.
Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Letter (WCP3947.3887)]
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