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Cummings, T.S. (from Mss. Cov-Cu file) New York May 17th 1852 J H Shegogue Esq. D'r Sir, Having received your communication of 12th inst. informing me of my election as associate member of the National Academy of Design; you will please return my sincere thanks to those gentlemen for the honor conferred upon me, also my intention to comply fully with terms of said election, and I am gentlemen Respectfully Your Obdnt Servt. Thomas Cummings Jr.
Transcription Notes:
D'r Sir = Dear Sir
Obdnt = Obedient
Servt = servant