Letter from Reverend William Matthews to Nathaniel Cutting, Secretary of the Columbian Institute, October 15, 1817

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Summary

Letter from Reverend William Matthews acknowleding the receipt of a letter, notifying him of his election as a resident member of the Columbian Institute. Dated 15 October 1817.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7051, Columbian Institute Records, Image No. SIA_007051_S02_B01_F03_D03

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Date

  • 1817
  • October 15, 1817

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Letters (correspondence)

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SIA RU007051 [SIA_007051_S02_B01_F03_D03]

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Washington City October 15th 1817 Sir I have to acknowledge the receipt of your polite note of Saturday last, by which you inform me, that the Columbia Institute has done me the honor, at it's stated meeting on the 6th inst -- to elect me one of the resident members. For your prompt attention in communicating this intelligence, and the transmission of a copy of the Constitution of the Society, be pleased Sir, to accept of my sincere thanks -- with sentiments of high esteem I am your most obedient Servt W. Matthews Nathaniel Cutting Esq Secretary of the Columbian Institute
Washington City_Octr. 15th 1817 Revd. Wm. Matthews. acknowledging the receipt of a letter, notifying him of his election as a resident member of the Columbian Institute. ========== [[following text is 180 degrees to previous]] Nathaniel Cutting Esqr