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Hurstpierpoint,

Jan. 2nd. 1868.

Dear Newton¹

I did not think it necessary to write again, as I care little about form, & thought an Editor should have the decision on such points.

It is a matter very trifling in itself, and I hardly see the use of two forms for ^a very similar purpose. I do not think that it is in common use & I think there must be many [2]² who like myself do not understand it, — but as it has been used before in the "Ibis" that does not apply, & I sh^d. not wish you to have the trouble & expense of altering it now.

I think however that your plan is the most correct in itself— but to me it was new and unusual.

With Compl^s of the Season | yours very faithfully | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]