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Birth announcement for Wallace's son
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Holly House, Barking,
E.
Decr. 31st. 1872
Dear Fanny
Bertie has got a brother, born last night at 9.30. Annie is pretty well. The baby weighs more than Bertie did, & seems to be about and inch taller, and decidedly better looking than Bertie was at the same age. I am now more busy than ever at the house as we are just doing the waterworks & internal fittings.
In haste
Your affectionate
Brother
[signed] Alfred R.Wallace
Decr. 31st. 1872
Dear Fanny
Bertie has got a brother, born last night at 9.30. Annie is pretty well. The baby weighs more than Bertie did, & seems to be about and inch taller, and decidedly better looking than Bertie was at the same age. I am now more busy than ever at the house as we are just doing the waterworks & internal fittings.
In haste
Your affectionate
Brother
[signed] Alfred R.Wallace
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