WCP500

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[in ARW’s hand] Answered

4 South Grove

Tunbridge Wells

Jan 18/13

To Prof. A. R. Wallace

Broadstone

Wimborne

Dear Sir,

After the many congratulatory letters you must have received lately, I trust you will not be offended to receive one from an obscure person like myself. I am an ardent reader of scientific books, especially those dealing with evolution & the higher faculties of man. I write simply to tell you that your book "The World of Life"¹ is my most treasured book, and it has done, & is doing, much for me [2] in forming what I believe to be a true view of life. I am engaged in teaching young men from week to week & I find your book full of helpful thoughts.

Later on I hope to become acquainted with more of your works. ‘‘Man's Place in the Universe,"² I have partly read and enjoyed. May I tender you my heartiest congratulations and say that I hope you may spared to write the work you have now in hand[.]

Believe me, with best wishes, to remain | Yours gratefully | Stanley E. Butter³ [signature]