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WCP3262

Letter (WCP3262.3230)

[1]

7 Hamilton Terrace,

N. W.

28th. Novr 1908

Dear Sir

I have been asked by Mr. Fortescue,1 the Librarian at Windsor to make a portrait drawing of you, for the collection at Windsor. I have done most of the Order of Merit,2 and this portrait is to be included.

Will you kindly let me know, if you [2] will give me a sitting for the drawing, which will take about 4 hours to finish, and if you will fix a day3 I will be much obliged.

I am | yours very truly | Wm Strang4 [signature]

[3]5

1
Fortescue, John William (1859-1933). Reputed historian of the British Army and served as Royal Librarian and Archivist at Windsor castle from 1905-1926.
2
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
Strang, William (1859-1921). British painter and printmaker.
5
In ARW’s handwriting, “Wm Strang”.

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Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3262.3230)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by O'Dell, Sandra [2015-05-14] Transcription checked by Benny, Ruth [2015-05-14] Transcription checked by Sherwood, Danni [2020-08-10] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3262,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3262