Holly House, Barking, E[ssex].
Dec[embe]r. 31st. 1871
Dear Fanny
Bertie1 has got a brother, born last night at 9.30.2
Annie3 is pretty well.
The baby weighs more than Bertie did, & seems to be about an inch taller, and decidedly better looking than Bertie was at the same age.
I am now more busy than ever at the house4 as we are just doing the waterworks & internal fittings.
In haste | Your affectionate Brother | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]
Status: Edited (but not proofed) transcription [Letter (WCP397.397)]
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