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Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William, from Parkstone, Dorset, 15 Nov 1901 re alteration of a closet (in the newly purchased property "Old Orchard"?) to create a deep window sill for plants, enclosing tracing (not present), alterations to ground-plan of house with details; inspection of "Old Orchard" with aunt Flora; details of garden; engagement of a gardener and men to make road and fence; builder Mr Curtis, Carter's head manager, lent to advise on design and building; hopes working drawings ready by Christmas; details of plans for sub-contracting, payment, and suppliers of materials. Place: Dorset England Notes: Numbered in pencil in Mrs Richard Wallace's hand: 33. Check details of loose tracings, one may be the enclosure |
