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WCP1521

Letter (WCP1521.1300)

[1]

7, Kensington Park Gardens,

London. W.

Novr. 9th 1908.

My dear Wallace,

Let me offer you my hearty congratulations over the high distinction of "O.M."1 the King has conferred on you. It has always been a mystery to me why you were not included in the original list — but "better late than never"!

With kind regards [2] yourself and family, | Believe me, very sincerely yours, | William Crookes2 [signature]

1
The Order of Merit is a dynastic order awarded in recognition of distinguished service principally in the advancement of the Arts, Learning, Literature and Science. It is in the sole gift of the Sovereign and is restricted to 24 members as well as additional foreign recipients. There is also a military division included in the 24. The order was established by King Edward VII at the time of his coronation in 1902.
2
Crookes, William (1832-1919). British chemist, physicist, science journalist, and spiritualist.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP1521.1300)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Hijikata, Shori [2014-07-29] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2014-07-29] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2025-03-03]

Please cite as “WCP1521,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP1521