| Ref No | WP/1/3/89 |
| Alt Ref No | WP1/3/89 |
| Title | Letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to George [Silk] |
| Description | Letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to George [Silk], from Para [Brasil], 16 June 1848. Refers to safe arrival, and describes voyage from Liverpool to Para which was achieved in 31 days (26 April - 28 May); describes the City in detail, including its public spaces and buildings, and refers to having taken a house 'nearer the woods'; comments on the abundance of oranges and bananas and the cost of beef; comments on the racial mix in the City; describes the climate and comments on how much he is enjoying it; he has been collecting insects and comments on their variety - has collected 400 'distinct kinds'; hopes to collect plants and other things when he gets to his own house; he will send word when a parcel is expected as postage is expensive.
Name: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
Silk, George
Place: Para, Brasil |
| Date | 16 June 1848 |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Held By | NHM General Library |
| Extent | Letter |
| Level | Item |
Show related Persons records.
Persons
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| PX473 | Wallace; Alfred Russel (1823-1913); Biologist | 1823-1913 |
| PX5291 | Silk; George C (fl 1840-1892); Childhood friend of Alfred Russel Wallace | fl 1840-1892 |