NHM-WP01.001.155    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, ? Charles,  1891.02.01   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 1 Feb 1891, re progress of house alterations, delays, carpenter and plumber and Charles (builder?) still present, problems with toilet cistern, unfinished outdoor drains, flooded kitchen, lack of roof gutters, stairs and porch, but balcony finished and gas lighting on; Charles's wife has sold a collection of old coins. Place: Parkstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re houses and building WP1/19/4/1

NHM-WP01.001.157    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Crump ?, Rigler ?, ? Charles  1891.04.29   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 29 Apr 1891, re his sister Violet's dissection of a rabbit as part of her exams; replacement of pipes and bricks to remove smell in house from drains, including sketch plan; and the appointment of "the illustrious Slugophilite … slug catcher to Her Majesty" and Museum (curator?) in Jamaica, his imminent marriage, honeymoon in Corfe and departure; the slug William found a new British variety; request for news of Crump. Place: Broadstone Dorset Parkstone Dorset England Notes: I have been unable to identify the "Slugophilite" - may be same person refd to in 1904 letter as the "sluggist". OLD REF Humorous letter: WP1/19/5/1

NHM-WP01.001.159    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Annie née Mitten, Wallace Violet Isabel?, Siemens Werner von, Ponton Mungo,  1892.12.09   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 9 Dec 1892, re death of Werner von Siemens, sending obituary (not present) from "Daily News"; asks for news of William's work; sister Violet's work, Ma (Annie Wallace) away; magazine club begun with 9 members, initial name "Parkstone Perambulating Periodicals" changed after objections from some members to triviality, circulating "The Nineteenth Century", "Cornhill", English Illustrated", "New Reviews", "Natural Science", "Good Words", "Contemporary", "Magazine of Art", and "Fortnightly"; visit from Mr Ponton with books of pinhole photographs taken in France; recent sharp frosts, fears plant damage; Violet pleased with William's sketches; asks for details of latest stamp-album, and of William's fellow medalist and fellow lodger. Notes: OLD REF Gardening letters 1891-1896: WP1/19/3/2

NHM-WP01.001.161    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Violet Isabel?, Wallace Annie née Mitten, Mitten Mrs William  1898.07.15   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 15 Jul 1898 enclosing instructions (not present) by Oldfield Thomas of the British Museum for collecting skins of small mammals with annotated notes from his letter re collecting skeletons, for Will's use in Colorado if no telegraphy work available, Thomas recommends sending specimens to Gerrard of Camden, London, who would act as agent on commission, giving BM first choice of specimens; Violet going to Germany, European mammals wanted there because so few people collect them; list of instruments needed with sketch of small pliers; Ma (Annie Wallace) and Grandma (Mrs William Mitten) about to return (from Hurstpierpoint?); Electrical Engineer subscriptions. Place: Parkstone Dorset England Colorado USA

NHM-WP01.001.163    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace Annie née Mitten, Wallace William Greenell, Conway Sir William MartinBlack William, Howard Sir Ebenezer, Tesla Nikola, Nichols ?, Coomaraswamy Ananda Kentish  1898.12.15   Letter from A. R. Wallace and his wife Annie to their son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 15 Dec 1898 re William's news (from the USA) that he has moved to better accommodation, A. R. Wallace thinks the dogs and cats there will keep away any small mammals he wants to catch; sending a paper with news of Conway's ascent of Mount Sorata in the Andes; sending Black's "Princess of Thule" for WGW's birthday; "Tommy Atkins" now in a shilling edition; the author of "Tomorrow" (Ebenezer Howard) has sent his book describing the ideal garden city, good review in the "Clarion" but A. R. Wallace fears the plan will be suppressed by speculators; news of Tesla's experiments with wireless telegraphy, claims he will work machinery in Paris by power from Niagara; drains at house being connected, problems, cost and method described; cleverness of "Whatnot" and "Bezique" in the "Clarion"; reading Dangles? "Old Cockaigne"; detailed description of method of digging a trench, with planking diagram, Colonel Nichols says tunnels in India made with box frames (diagram); hopes William has got some skeletons by now. Annie's postscript (unsigned) written at right angles to the text by A. R. Wallace, on the last page of the first of two folios, sends William birthday and new year greetings, and news of local Christmas shopping; plants in flower; photos from Ananda in Ceylon, hopes he will return alive; sale of Ardmore (house). Place: Bolivia Ceylon Parkstone Dorset England USA Notes: OLD REF Correspondence 1879-1922: WP1/19/22

NHM-WP01.001.165    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Sir William of Ellerslie, Greenell John, Greenell William, Greenell John, Wilson Mrs née Greenell, Roberts Eliza, Gorringe Mrs née O'Hara, MacAlpine G A, Gorringe Mr  1899.02.09   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 9 Feb 1899 re William's letter from America describing Mack's (sic) machine; misinterpretation of A. R. Wallace's letter, he does not think William wasting his time in America but should move somewhere more interesting; A. R. Wallace's health better, asthmatic cough going away; planting in garden; search for details of Wallace Scottish ancestors and Greenell family for autobiography, information from headmaster of Hertford Grammar School; fate of three family portraits, Mr and Mrs Gorringe, the current owners of one of the architect William Greenell refuse permission for it to be photographed, asks William to intercede on his return; Miss Evans wants American stamps; William's finances; Socialism in America. Place: Parkstone Dorset England USA Notes: 2 folios. OLD REF Correspondence 1879-1922: WP1/19/24

NHM-WP01.001.167    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Violet Isabel?, Swinton May, Barrett Sir William Fletcher, Wallace Abraham, Casey ?, Best Dora  1901.01.13   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 13 Jan 1901 re Dora Best painting a portrait of A. R. Wallace, possibly for sending to the Royal Academy; no more news about the Beaconsfield affair except that Prof Barrett and Dr Abraham Wallace will join it; William's sister Violet and May Swinton leaving tomorrow; beginning work on new edition of "Wonderful Century"; Mr Casey's latest enigma; reading "Julie". Place: Parkstone Dorset England Notes: Info on "Beaconsfield affair" not found. OLD REF Correspondence 1879-1922: WP1/19/27

NHM-WP01.001.169    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Hawkins Sir Anthony Hope,  1901.02.08   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 8 Feb 1901 re work on new edition of "Wonderful Century", will leave chapter on electricity until last; answer to latest (newspaper) enigma; watch repairs; William's holiday and Fellowship dinner (in America); winter weather; plot and character in "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "Rupert of Hentza" (sic, for "Hentzau". Both by Anthony Hope). Place: Parkstone Dorset England USA Notes: OLD REF Correspondence 1879-1922: WP1/19/28

NHM-WP01.001.171    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Broughton ? Miss  1901.10.26   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 26 Oct 1901 re decision to buy 3 acres of land for £500 at Broadstone, Dorset, and build there, giving detailed descriptions of locality, soil, trees in old orchard, and views of Poole harbour and the Purbeck hills, enclosing a sketch plan (not present - possibly WP1/1/118, 121 or 123); former Broadstone resident Miss Broughton has recommended a gardener and labourer; plans to build a road and wire fence, begin a garden immediately and start building in spring; promises to send plans of house soon. Place: Broadstone Parkstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/7

NHM-WP01.001.173    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Violet Isabel?,  1901.11.06   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 6 Nov 1901 re insurance, with instructions for applying for a birth certificate; enclosing ground plan of property (at Broadstone) - not present, possibly WP1/1/120; describing plans to build a house including 5 bedrooms and a study, larger than needed but for the future benefit of William and his sister Violet, description of other rooms, proposed gabling and windows, use of perforated zinc over hollow walls and site of hot water storage tank; proposes a picnic in the grounds at Christmas if William can visit; has been surveying the land; reckons cost of house at £1000; discusses possibility of selling "Nutwood Cottage" (at Godalming) to current tenant vs selling Parkstone house; asks for comments on plans as working drawings soon to be made; sorry William's seance did not go well; asks him to bring an air-rifle to shoot rabbits or stray pheasants at Christmas, ordinary rifle might attract game-keepers. Place: Broadstone Parkstone Dorset England Notes: 2 folios. OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/8

NHM-WP01.001.175    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Donkin ?, MacAlpine G A  1901.12.01   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 1 Dec 1901, re adoption of William's suggested alterations to house plans, architect Mr Donkin recommends a cheaper substitute for plaster; wooden ceilings; plan and elevations to be ready before Christmas; letter from Mac written from ship bound for South Africa; A. R. Wallace recovering from bronchitis; plans to sink a well as connection to mains water expensive; over one thousand trees and shrubs including roses, filberts, cherries, apples and rhododendrons bought at nursery sale, some for as little as 3 pence. Place: Broadstone Parkstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/10

NHM-WP01.001.177    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell  1902.04.27   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Parkstone, Dorset, 27 Apr 1902 re forwarding of a sextant and book, suggests William takes readings and compares results with Ordnance Survey map, gives detailed instructions for surveying fields and boundaries; progress of house building, walls and ceiling joists, expects roof to go on in a month; Bingo? unwell so has done no digging; Greenhouse leaks; pond filled and red water lilies planted, plans to exchange water plants with a nurseryman in Christchurch (Dorset?); glad William has met more Socialists, encloses letter from a Socialist correspondent (unnamed, letter not present). Place: Broadstone Parkstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/11

NHM-WP01.001.179    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Curtis Percy  1902.10.18   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 18 Oct 1902 re progress of house building; extra expense and days lost through replacement of faulty windows, re-hanging a door, missing door locks and window glass of wrong thickness (ink sketches of windows and door latches on two pages) ; bills of £120 this month, economy needed; bookshelves fitted in study but no shelves elsewhere, house full of unpacked crates; work on garden and greenhouse; sheep, cattle and horses nibbling plants; "Manx Codlen" and "Northern Greening" apples in orchard; teak front door begun; parrot now well and beginning to talk. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: 2 folios. OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/13

NHM-WP01.001.181    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Fisher Arabella Burton (née Buckley), Hicks ?  1903.06.25   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Dorset, 25 Jun 1903 re approval of William's notes (on proofs of "Man's place in the Universe"?), sending four more chapters, relieved to be finished, thinks the book will sell well; enclosing a letter (not present) from Hicks; going to meet Mrs Fisher. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/2

NHM-WP01.001.183    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, T. Cooke & Sons of York, Birch Frederick R, Wallace Violet Isabel?  1903.07.08   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Old Orchard (Broadstone, Dorset), 8 Jul 1903 annotated in WGW's? hand "Book Telescope F Birch"; re WGW's proof corrections (to "Man's Place in the Universe"?), stars, Milky Way, Solar Cluster, Jupiter; speculation in accordance with known facts; difference of opinion over spiritualism; writing an article for the "Fortnightly"; purchase of a telescope from Cooke of York, better than the last, making a stand for it; trying to help Fred Birch to get a post as Museum curator in the Federated Malay States. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Malaya Notes: OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/4

NHM-WP01.001.185    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Mitten William, Mitten Rose, Owen Robert  1904.09.01   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 1 Sep 1904 annotated in WGW's? hand "Owen"; re sending William a food parcel; arrival of "Bacon" Atlas (Bacon's World Atlas, c.1900), sent back as not suitable, maps poor quality, asks William to look out for a copy of Bartholomew's Atlas; Grandpa and aunt Rose (William and Rose Mitten) visiting; autobiography of Robert Owen, "the earliest and greatest Socialist" recommended reading; up to chapter fifteen of his own autobiography; chair ordered delivered to wrong address. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letter re Socialism 1904: WP1/19/10/1

NHM-WP01.001.187    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Wallace Violet Isabel?, Walker Mr, Huxley Thomas Henry, Tyndall John, Spencer Herbert, Purland Theodosius  1904.10.24   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 24 Oct 1904 annotated in WGW's? hand "Ref (to?) Autobiography"; re designs for plates on gate; WGW's visit to Mr Walker; recommending a visit to Colonel S D Williams at Brum (Birmingham); Spiritualism in Manchester; selecting personal letters for use in autobiography and sorting into categories by subject, has finished a chapter on his brother Herbert: "I have been sorting out the whole lot of my letters &c. first in years - then going over them and taking out all those I shall want to use for the Autobiog. Such as Huxley, Tyndall, Spencer, Purland , and about 20 other persons of some note - also putting together all those referring to Spiritualism , Vaccination, Socialism &c. so that as I come to each of these subjects I shall have all the materials at hand to take exactly what I want for an interesting summary of the subject. I have finished a nice little chapter of my brother Herbert's life & poems, having found about 12 poems and 6 enigmas which are really good . . ." Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: transferred from OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/5.

NHM-WP01.001.189    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Scott D H, Hardwicke & Blaber , Barrett Sir William Fletcher  1907.07.16   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Dorset, 16 Jul 1907 annotated in WGW's? hand "Mars": re William's lodgings at Saltburn; Hardwicke & Blaber and legal proceedings relating to Dr Scott; surface temperature of Mars; has written to Prof Barrett of Dublin. Place: Broadstone Dorset Saltburn County Durham England Notes: Wallace, Alfred Russel (1907), Is Mars Habitable? A Critical Examination of Professor Percival Lowell's book "Mars and Its Canals," with an Alternative Explanation. (London, Macmillan, Dec. 1907) OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/6

NHM-WP01.001.191    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Kipling Joseph Rudyard, Poynting J H, Fisher Osmond, Macmillan & Co , Stefan Josef, Lowell Percival  1907.09.20   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Dorset, 20 Sep 1907 annotated in WGW's? hand "Mars"; re an interesting press cutting on Lowell and Mars sent by William; enclosing a cutting (not present) about Kipling; Prof Poynting to reply to Lowell's mathematical paper; A. R. Wallace's book (presumably "Is Mars Habitable?") finished, chapter on temperature of Mars sent to Poynting for comment, Mss to go to Macmillan; possibility of mean temperature of planets being affected by rate of rotation, Osmond Fisher's opinion differs from A. R. Wallace's, Stefan's Law. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/9

NHM-WP01.001.193    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Lowell Percival, Spruce Richard  1907.11.03   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Dorset, 3 Nov 1907 annotated in WGW's? hand " Mars | Spruce"; re proofs of "Mars" ("Is Mars Habitable?"), all William's suggestions adopted, Lowell quoted on atmosphere of Mars; Lowell doing a series of popular articles in "Century" magazine so a "fair stand-up fight" between him and A. R. Wallace; will now continue with work on "Spruce", ("Notes of a Botanist on the Amazon and Andes" by Richard Spruce, ed. and condensed by A. R. Wallace, Dec. 1908) intends to include matter from Spruce articles and reports for Linnean Society, Geographical Society and Blue books and some new letters, cutting out much of the Journal and botanical matter to make the book more readable; supposes they must wait 6 months for the "Widows" (Scottish Widows insurance?). Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re books and writing 1903-1907: WP1/19/9/11

NHM-WP01.001.195    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell  1908.03.22   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 22 Mar 1908 re method of marking up proof sheets; progress on building of windbreak wall, details of method of construction with ink sketches showing pier construction and position of completed wall in relation to road and kitchen garden. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re houses and building: WP1/19/4/15

NHM-WP01.001.197    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Waugh ?, Darwin Charles Robert, Spruce Richard, Gaborian Emil, Leroux Gaston, Doyle Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan, Benham ?  1908.11.06   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Old Orchard, Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 6 Nov 1908 annotated in WGW's? hand "Ref to O.M." and "lecture"; re doctor's Douglas Wood's report on William's health; sending a cheque; his own health improving; outline of lecture (for the Royal Institution) done, title to be "The World of Life: As Visualised and Interpreted by Darwinism"; wooden fence almost finished; proofs of index to Spruce book ( "Notes of a Botanist on the Amazon and Andes" by Richard Spruce, ed. and condensed by A. R. Wallace, Dec. 1908) only just arrived, six weeks after mss sent, so publication of book may be delayed; reading "The Yellow Room", in the style of Gaborian, not as good as Sherlock Holmes; has decided O.M. means "Old Man"; sending book ("My Life"?) to Benham today. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re R I lecture and Medals 1908 and 1909: WP1/19/11/2

NHM-WP01.001.199    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, Legge Hon. Sir Harry Charles knight, Strang William  1908.12.13   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Old Orchard, Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 13 Dec 1908 annotated in WGW's? hand "Medals" "V"? and "O M"; re arrival of a cheque for £50 from the Royal Society, a bonus paid to Copley medalists; visit by artist Mr Strang deferred; visit by Mr Rann of "Pall Mall Magazine" with photographer, interview and display of medals; visit by Lady Wimborne re "Women's Liberal Club", spoke to her about Socialism; letter from H C Legge, secretary to the Order of Merit, re delivery of insignia. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: OLD REF Letters re R I lecture and Medals 1908 and 1909: WP1/19/11/4

NHM-WP01.001.201    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenel, Wallace Violet Isabel?, Silk George C, Preece Sir William  1909.01.31   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Old Orchard, Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 31 Jan 1909 annotated in WGW's? hand "Lecture" and "V"?; re giving the Royal Institution lecture, (for the Jubilee of "Origin of Species") much easier than expected, audience of 800 people, resident Prof of Chemistry Sir James Dewar provided cocoa and sandwiches in his rooms afterwards; visit to the Museum (BMNH) to see Diplodocus, butterflies and New Guinea Bird of Paradise; visit by Sir William Preece and his son, discussion about William, his health, suggestion he learn signalling and try to get work in wireless telegraphy. MS by A. R. Wallace addressed to George Silk, from Batchian, Moluccas, 30? Nov 1858; first section headed "Note on the smoke nuisance"; suggesting the introduction of an Act of Parliament to enforce the domestic use of smokeless fuel in London; second section headed "How they manage matters in the Model Republic", quoting a letter from California on official appointments based on political party rather than qualifications. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: Letter no in contents list: 58. See A. R. Wallace to George Silk from Batchian, 30 Nov 1858 (WP1/3/45), mentioning sending this ms which was probably an enclosure to that letter. This is the last letter listed in the contents, though not the last document in the original binder.Torn at folds. Notes: OLD REF Letters re R I lecture and Medals 1908 and 1909: WP1/19/11/6

NHM-WP01.001.204    Correspondence:   Wallace Alfred Russel, Wallace William Greenell, George David Lloyd, Asquith Herbert Henry  1911.08.20   Letter from A. R. Wallace to his son William from Old Orchard, Broadstone, Wimborne (Dorset), 20 Aug 1911, enclosing a notice of objection to William's vote (not present); suffering from rheumatism; railway strike, has written to Lloyd George urging him and Asquith to take over management of the railways by Royal Proclamation on the grounds of 70 years mismanagement, granting an amnesty to all strikers except for acts of violence, agreeing to their demands for one year while instituting an enquiry into reorganisation of the system first for the benefit of the public and the railway workers and lastly the shareholders, common knowledge that the workers grievances genuine, and cost of extra wages will be saved in safety, economy and public convenience; hopes for acknowledgement of letter soon; hopes William will enquire into the management of his Sanatorium and similar institutions. Place: Broadstone Dorset England Notes: Annotated in blue pencil on the first page in WGW's? hand "Ry strike". OLD REF Political letters 1902 and 1911: WP1/19/8/3