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Letter from N. Webster to Asbury Dickens, Secretary of the Columbian Institute, January 8, 1831

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Summary

Letter from N.Webster to Asbury Dickens regarding his election as a coresponding member of the Columbian Institute. Dated 8 January 1831. Presented 7 February 1831.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7051, Columbian Institute Records, Image No. SIA_007051_S02_B01A_F07_D01

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Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1831
  • January 8, 1831

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Topic

Form/Genre

Letters (correspondence)

Local number

SIA RU007051 [SIA_007051_S02_B01A_F07_D01]

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Washington [[underlined]] January 8 1831 [[/underlined]] Sir, I have received your favor of the 4[[superscript]] th [[/superscript]] inst. informing me that I have been elected a corresponding member of the Columbian Institute. I beg leave through you to assure the gentlemen composing that respectable association that I duly appreciate the honor done me in this election; & that, if it should ever be in my power, I should take great pleasure in promoting the objects of the Institution. I have the honor to be With much respect Your Obed Sevt N Webster. Asbury Dickins Esq Secy to the Columbian Institute.
Asbury Dickins Esq [[underlined]] Washington C D [[/underlined]] [[rotated 180 degrees]] Presented Feb. 7. 1831 [[/rotated]]