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Washington 1.[[superscript]]st[[/superscript]] Feby 1822 Sir I have the honor to propose Dr. Wm. Darlington, of West Chester, Penns[[superscript]]a[[/superscript]]. (now in Congress) as a corresponding member of the Col. Institute. I have to add that this proposition is made with his assent. Very respectfully Yr. Obt. Ser. J. Brereton J. Meigs Esq. Pres.[[superscript]]t[[/superscript]] Col. Ins.[[superscript]]t[[/superscript]]. [[vertical bracket to right of last two lines]]