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THE ROYAL SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF ARTS 



(Seal) 117 George Street, 



Edinburgh, 4th April, 1906. 



To The American Philosophical Society: 



The Royal Scottish Society of Arts is honoured by the 

 invitation of the American Philosophical Society, to be 

 represented at the 200th anniversary of the birth of 

 Benjamin Franklin. The name of Franklin is, with 

 reason, respected wherever the light of Science has 

 reached, and we in Scotland are second to none in our 

 veneration for the memory of the illustrious Founder of 

 your Society. 



The foundation of a structure is a measure of its 

 strength ; and to the fact, that your Society was founded 

 by one who was not less remarkable for the notability 

 of his character, and for his work as a citizen, than for 

 his distinction as a Scientist, may largely be due the 

 success which the American Philosophical Society has 

 had in the promotion of knowledge. That your Society 

 may long continue its noble work, fortified by the 

 memory of the good w^orks of Franklin its Founder, and 

 those who have followed in his steps, is our earnest hope. 

 Signed in name of and on behalf of the Royal Scottish 

 Society of Arts by x. HUDSON Beare, 



President. 

 Wm. Allan Carter, 



Secretary. 



