52 LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE. 



Herbarium of Harvard University, 

 Botanic Garden, Cambridge, Mass., 

 Dec. 5tli, 1887. 

 Dear Sir: 



Your notice to Dr. Gray of his election to honornry membership in 

 the Essex Institute finds him unable to thauk you for an honor which 

 he would have fully appreciated. 



A week ago to-day he was stricken with paralysis, from which he 

 has not recovered, but which, on the contrary, has progressed so far 

 that his condition is now almost hopeless. 



This unexpected stroke is a grievous blow to his many friends. 



Yrs. very truly, 



Sereno Watson. 

 Henry M. Brooks, 

 Secy Essex Ins*-, 



Salem. 



Jamaica Plain, Mass., 

 Dec. 6tn, 1887. 

 Henry M. Brooks, 

 Dear Sir — 



It gives me much pleasure to accept the appointment of Hon- 

 orary Member of the Essex Institute, which that body have honored 

 me with. Very truly yours, 



James Freeman Clarke. 



Boston, Dec. 1^^ 1887. 

 Gentlemen, 



It gives me great pleasure to accept the title of Honorary 

 Member of the Essex Institute, wlilch that Institution has conferred 

 upon me. I am. Gentlemen, 



Yours very truly, 



Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

 Henry Wheatland, Esq., President. 

 Henry M. Brooks, Esq., Secretary pro tern. 



Toronto, 7^^ Dec, 1887. 

 Dear Sir : 



I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 28tii Nov, 

 which I have just received : with its enclosed Diploma of Honorary 

 Membership of the Essex Institute. 



Y^ou will please convey to the Members my best thanks, and the assur- 

 ance of my high appreciation of the honor they have conferred on me. 

 With much respect, 



Yours truly, 

 Daniel Wilson. 

 H. M. BiioOKS, Esq. 



