Washington College VA: 
4 June 1870 
  
My dear Sir 
I have recd your letter of the 3rd Inst: announcing my election as an honorary member of the Young Mens Christian Association of Washington College, a society in whose prosperity I take the greatest interest and for the welfare of whose members my prayers are daily offered - 
Please present my grateful thanks to your Association for the honour conferred on me & believe me very respy your obt servt 
R E Lee 
  
Mr A. N. Gordon 
 Cor: Secy Y. M. C. Assn 
Washington College VA