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WCP3068

Letter (WCP3068.3036)

[1]1

148 Adams st.

Washington, DC,

May 4. [1911]2

Alfred Russel Wallace, Esq:

Most honored Sir: knowing your interest in the matter, I send inclosed a copy of "Vaccination a Dangerous Operation"3 that appeared in March and April numbers of the Nature path (American).

In recent issue of Vaccination Inquirer the statement is made that you have celebrated your 88th birthday. On behalf of my wife and myself, also your numerous American admirers and friends, we I extend to you our very best wishes and the sincere hope that you may be spared to other world for many and many a year, that you may be enabled to continue your labors for the benefit of humanity.

Yours, most respectfully | Samuel Saloman4 [signature]

148 Adams st.

Washington DC

USA.

1
In ARW’s handwriting, “Answd”. The letter has not been found.
2
The letter mentions ARW’s 88th birthday, making the year 1911.
3
Publication not found.
4
Saloman has not been identified.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3068.3036)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Lester, Ahren [2013-08-01] Transcription checked by Catchpole, Caroline [2013-08-01] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3068,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3068