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WCP4164

Letter (WCP4164.4186)

[1]1

137 Waller Rd.

New Cross.

London. S. E.

Mar. 13. 11.

Dr. Alfred R. Wallace O.M.

Sir,

More than a year ago I ventured to write2 to you for your autograph. In sending3 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 Linecar4 [signature]

1
In ARW’s handwriting, "Answd".
2
The letter has not been found.
3
The letter has not been found.
4
Linecar has not been identified.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP4164.4186)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Benny, Ruth [2015-01-20] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-01-20] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP4164,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP4164