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December 26, 1919.

Mr. Gilbert H. Grosvenor,
Director and Editor,
National Geographic Society,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Grosvenor:

My election as a Jane M. Smith Life Member of the National Geographic Society is as unexpected as it is gratifying. I had not thought of my diversified exploitations within the field of geography as worthy of particular recognition, the pleasure of it all having been ample compensation. My homage is due to your Board of Managers for this honor and to you personally for your thoughtful and generous consideration.

I am glad to have the magazine always at hand and the particular at hand is where I work. It may, therefore, be addressed to the U. S. National Museum.

Very truly yours,
[[SIGNATURE]] ^[[W.H.H]] [[/SIGNATURE]]
Head Curator,
Department of Anthropology.