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to choose the "Plate" I will select such as may be most likely to be gratifying to them, and will notify you, [[strikethrough]] on the subject [[/strikethrough]] so soon as I have an opportunity of consulting them on the subject 

As one of the, Founders of the Institution, it is such material that I should take a deep interest in its welfare, and I cannot close this communication without expressing my most Ernest wishes for its continued harmony and prosperity

Sincerely wishing you Gentlemen collectively & individually every happiness and enjoyment believe me your much favoured and very Obt Servt.

Thomas S. Cummings
Treasurer of the National Academy of Design

Transcription Notes:
Obt Servt. = Obedient Servant