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A. R. WALLACE TO MR. A. C. SWINTON

Frith Hill, Godalming.

December 23, 1885.

My dear Swinton,—...

I have just received an invitation to go to lecture in Sydney on Sundays for three months, with an intimation that other lectures can be arranged for in Melbourne and New Zealand. It is tempting!... If I had the prospect of clearing £1,000 by a lecturing campaign I would go, though it would require a great effort... I did not think it possible even to contemplate going so far again, but the chance of earning a lot of money which would enable me to clear off this house and leave something for my family must be seriously considered.—

Yours very truly,

ALFRED R. WALLACE.