WCP3982

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Frith Hill, Godalming

July 7th. 1886

My dear Meldola¹

Allow me to send you my sincere congratulations ^{(when you receive this)} on your entrance this day into the holy state of matrimony and my hope that you may long enjoy all the happiness it can bring you.

We sent off this morning a small box of roses from our garden to Miss Ella Davis They are not near so good [2] as those we had a fortnight ago, owing to the past heat and drought having withered them up, but I hope she will take the will for the deed & excuse their shortcomings.

I am busy preparing my lectures.

So you have ^not been able to come with your intended we sh<ould>² hope to see you with your wife on your return to London.

Your sincere friend | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]