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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