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Washington 18 Feby 1822

Dr Sir

Feeling desirous to contribute, as far at least, as my pecuniary mite can do it, to the success of the Columbian Institute, I will thank you to propose me as a member - and, in order to comply with the 9th article of the by-laws, should there be no opposition to the election, to rank me in the 5th class, the fine arts, to which my attention has early been turned.  With esteem
your obedt. Serv.
Eugene A Vail