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Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 17 Jul 1901 re William's proposed visit during his holidays; A. R. Wallace working since Christmas on new editions of "Wonderful Century", "Darwinism", and "Island Life" the latter requiring much correspondence to correct lists of flora and fauna; also working on a "Wonderful Century" reader, trouble with illustrations; has also been looking at estates and feels one between Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead suitable, Mr Swinton to see it tomorrow; Rose (Mitten) and Grandpa (William Mitten) staying, visiting the Caseys; Rose's health; encloses "I.L.P. News" containing A. R. Wallace article on Tolstoy, sorry to hear Tolstoy ill. Place: Parkstone Dorset Kent Sussex England Notes: OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/6 |
