Broadstone, Wimborne
Dec[embe]r. 24th. 1907
My dear Poulton
Pray do not trouble the least about my opinions as to the argument at p.XXXIX. I now see your intention more clearly — but still, I think it a refinement only likely to confuse the general reader seeking for information — a point for specialists rather than for enquirers. But even from that point of view, I [2] would not, for a moment set my opinion against yours & Dr Dixon’s.
I have just had a letter from F[red] Birch — After endless troubles — including the birth of a little daughter — who, though brought into the world without assistance is thriving in the glorious Brazilian mountain air — has at last found beetles & all insects abundant [3] directly the rains began — lovely things! all new to him! — more than he ever expected!! &[c], &c..
With best wishes for the new year, & thanks for your proof —
Yours very sincerely| Alfred R. Wallace [signature]
Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP4436.4723)]
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Envelope addressed to "Prof. E. B. Poulton F.R.S., Wykeham House, Oxford", with stamp, postmarked "BROADSTONE | B | DE 24 | 07". Note on front of envelope in Poulton's hand: "Dec 24 1907"; postmarks on back. [Envelope (WCP4436.4724)]
Please cite as “WCP4436,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 7 May 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP4436