WCP3260

Letter (WCP3260.3228)

[1]1

ROYAL SOCIETIES CLUB,

ST. JAMES STREET,

S. W.

9th November 1908

Dear Sir,

At the institution of the Order of Merit 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 life invitation, and to express [2] the hope that you will accept the same —

I have the honour to be your obedient servant | D. Lewis Poole [signature]2 | Hon[orary]. Sec[retary].

To Alfred Russel Wallace Esq.

1
Written in the top left of the page in an unidentified hand is "Ans[were]d".
2
British Museum stamp underneath.

Editorial information

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]

Please cite as “WCP3260,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 4 May 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3260