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Letter from A. R. Wallace to H Bates, from Neath, 3 May 1846, re coleoptera specimens wanted from Bates's list, specimens he has available for exchange; sending a tracing of a map showing Crymlin (Crymlyn) Burrows, geology and plants there; Neath and Swansea valleys including a small ink sketch; plans to collect in Swansea area; Dilwyn's catalogue of Swansea coleoptera; entomological pins and microscopes. Place: Neath Glamorganshire Swansea Wales Notes: Letter no in contents list: 10. List gives year incorrectly as 1845. 2 folios each in separate melinex pocket. |