WCP1646

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34, DOVER STREET, W.

Nov. 7, 1913

Dear Mrs. Wallace¹ –

With the most profound regret I have just read of the death of Dr. Wallace² and I want to offer you my deepest sympathy in your [2] bereavement, an unfortunate loss to the world, for its most notable scientist and noble citizen has gone, the last and greatest of a group of scientist minds and great intellects.

I shall cherish all my life the memory of that most delightful afternoon and evening three years ago³ when I had the pleasure and privilege of going to see you both and the courtesy, kindness and hospitality you so graciously extended to me on that occasion.

[3] I am but just returned from a two years hard journey in a part of South America Dr. Wallace knew so well and I was looking forward to seeing him again, for to me he was an inspiration and a guide to an extent and value beyond what any words are capable of expressing.

Very sincerely yrs | Hamilton Rice⁴ [signature]