Waldron Edge, Duppas Hill, Croydon.
March 14th. 1880
Dear McLachlan1
My cousin Mr. C. A. Wilson,2 (Kensington, Adelaide S. Australia) has written to me to get him specimens of the Phylloxera vastatrix and the allied species. They have an act empowering all infected vines &c. to be employ destroyed, but some mistakes have been made as to the insect. He is now appointed one of the Inspectors. Have you any specimens or have you any correspondents [2] who would supply them? If so they had better be sent direct to Mr. Wilson. He is an old Entomologist & would gladly return equivalent specimens of any kind from S. Australia.
Hoping you may be able to help him[.]
I remain| yours faithfully| Alfred R. Wallace [signature]
Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP4574.4888)]
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