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Copy . 1 (Circular to the Newly elected members) Washington City, D.C. 9th. Octr. 1817. The Revd....Laurie Sir, I am directed by the [[underlined]]Columbian Institute[[/underlined]] to acquaint you that at its slated meeting on the 6th .inst, you were elected one of its Resident Members. I have the honor to transmit you herewith a Copy of the Constitution adopted by this Society,- and avail myself of the same opportunity to tender you my respectful salutations. (signed:) [[signature]] Nat Cutting [[/signature]] Secy,