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10 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 28 Jan 1898

Frederick Smith’s correspondence
In this letter Galton writes to congratulate Smith on his medal. He mentions that he is ill in bed, and will write further when back at work.
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[FS/3/3/2/10]

Jan 28/98

42, Rutland Gate, S.W.

Dear Captn Smith

Heartiest congratulations about the honorable[sic] medal.

Sincere thanks for what you send. I am just now in bed with bronchial catarrh, but hope to be up & at work again in 2 days. Then I will write further.

Very faithfully yrs

Francis Galton

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