Washington College 
Lexington, Va., June 28 1870 
  
Dear Madam, 
I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son W. W. Butler for his regular attendance on his college duties & for his industry and improvement in his studies during the late session, 
With best wishes for his future welfare, 
I am, respectfully, 
  
R E Lee 
  
Mrs. Fanny Butler 
Commercial Hotel 
Nashville, Tenn.