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WCP4597

Postcard (WCP4597.4911)

[1]1

[16 August 1882]2

Finding that all seaside places were full & difficult to get lodgings, I came on Monday (7th) straight to Swanage, & failing to get room there came on to Weymouth, & with some trouble have got comfortable rooms here. On the way down Mrs. Wallace3 met a gentleman who recommended a lodging in Lyndhurst & I have written from here & engaged it from August 23rd. for two weeks. It is at Mrs Olden’s, Laurel Cottage, Lyndhurst. Perhaps you will come on your first Sunday & see about your lodging. (60 St. Thomas’ St, Weymouth)

AR. Wallace [signature]

1
Meldola, Raphael (1849-1915). British chemist and entomologist.
2
Date stamped on postcard.
3
Wallace (née Mitten), Annie (1846-1914). British. Wife of ARW; daughter of William Mitten.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Postcard (WCP4597.4911)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Lord, Annette [2012-07-24] Transcription checked by Catchpole, Caroline [2013-01-15] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP4597,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP4597