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WCP3260

Letter (WCP3260.3228)

[1]1,2

ROYAL SOCIETIES CLUB,

ST. JAMES’S STREET,

S. W.

9th November 1908

Dear Sir/

At the institution of the Order of Merit3 by His Majesty the King — it was resolved that all recipients of the order be invited to accept Honorary Life Membership of the club — an honour which they have all conferred on the club. It is now my privilege to convey to you a like invitation, and to express [2] the hope that you will accept the same —

I have the honour to be

your obedient servant | D. Lewis Poole4 [signature] Hon. Sec.

To/ Alfred Russel Wallace Esq. O.M., FRS

1
In ARW’s handwriting, "Answd".
2
In unknown handwriting, “D Lewis Poole”.
3
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.
4
Lewis-Poole, Daniel (-). Honorary Secretary of the Royal Societies Club.

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Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3260.3228)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-18] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-06-18] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3260,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3260