I am very sensible of the honor done me in the election which constitutes me a member of the military academy of the U.S. of which, your favor of the 1t Decr but lately received, gave me the first intimation.

     Should it be in my power to make any communications which I can think worthy the attention of this institution, I shall do so without reserve & with sincere pleasure. I have the honor to be Sir very respectfully yr mo. ob. Sert