Ɛpsilon

WCP777

Letter (WCP777.949)

[1]

Frith Hill, Godalming

August 25th. 1888

My dear Mr. Enys1

Thanks for the Erica ciliaris. We have certainly never seen it before as it is so distinct & handsome. If you can find any young plants & can send them with the roots tied up in damp sphagnum I shall be much obliged as we can then make them grow. We left Alderley2 on Thursday having spent a very delightful week.

yours faithfully | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]

(over.

[2] P.S. Now you know our wants in the house line will you kindly keep your eye (one eye) open in your neighborhood for anything suitable. I should like Cornwall on account of its semi-tropl. climate if other needs, — sunshine, air, a good open view, — a little land, a decent cottage, — and supply of water can be had — cheap!

A.R.W.

1
Enys, John Davies (1837–1912). Amateur botanist and geologist.
2

ARW and Annie spent a week in Alderley with Marianne North.

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Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP777.949)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Anacootee, Emma [2012-04-02] Transcription checked by Catchpole, Caroline [2013-01-15] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-12-24]

Envelope (WCP777.8358)

Envelope addressed to "John D. Enys Esq., Enys, Penrhyn, Cornwall." with stamp on front and postmarked "GODALMING | E | 25AU | 88". [Envelope (WCP777.8358)]

Please cite as “WCP777,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP777