WCP524

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[in ARW’s hand] Ansd

Worcester, Mass. U.S.A.,

Jan. 3, 1913.

Dr. Alfred Russell [sic] Wallace,

Old Orchard, Broadstone,

Wimborne, Dorset.

Dear Sir:—

On the ninetieth anniversary of your birth, permit me to join in the congratulations extended to you at this season by a grateful world. I personally owe to you a double debt for your noble example and invaluable inspiration given to the youth of our age in your achievements in science and in your [2] services to mankind by your advocacy of the cause of socialism. Clark University is an institution for scientific research. Among its faculty and students is an active Socialist society. To you, sir, we look, as to a Father in God, both in our efforts in laboratory and lecture hall, and in our endeavors to promote the cause, which counts among its claims to the world’s respect the glory of your name and life. We unite in adding to our congratulations on your birthday [3] our most heartfelt wishes for many years of life and health, for your continued services to truth and humanity.

I am, sir, with deepest gratitude and respect,

Very sincerely yours, | Albert N. Gilbertson¹ [signature]

Fellow in Anthropology,

Clark University.

[in ARW’s hand on the top left of p. 3] Ans^d