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Wallace's death

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                                   November 7th 1913
                                       Old Orchard,
                                               Broadstone,
                                                          Dorset.

Dr Wallace was taken ill on Sunday night.    He has not left his bed since Monday night.     Dr Wallace has passed a  restless night & seems weaker this morning
[signed]           W.G. Wallace.

Dr Wallace passed away very peacefully at 9.25 a.m without
regaining consciousness. [signed] W.G.W.


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