WCP4164

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137 Waller R[oa]^d.

New Cross.

London. S. E.

Mar[ch] 13. [19]11.

D^r. Alfred R. Wallace O.M.

Sir,

More than a year ago I ventured to write to you for your autograph. In sending it you expressed a kindly wish for my success in my future writings. From you, sir, to me, a mere beginner, such words brought great encouragement & I was sincerely grateful. In a publishers interview I read that you find some relaxation in reading fiction, even "modern mediocrity" as one of its providers called it the other day. Therefore I beg to ask your acceptance of the enclosed volume — my second story — and with it my expressions of gratitude & great respect.

Yours very faithfully | Arthur Linecar [signature]