Letter from John M. Cary to Francis H. Smith, 1845
- Creator:
- Cary, John M. (John Mathews), 1829-1853
- Scope and content:
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Written from Lewisburg, West Virginia. In the letter, John M. Cary accepts his appointment to VMI.
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Lewisburg July 8. 1845
Dear Sir.
I hereby signify my acceptance of the appointment and shall report myself in person to the Commandant by the 15. of this month (as required) or as early there after as practicable, which I think will not be later than the 21. of this Inst.
Please present my greatfull[sic] acknowledgments to the Board of Visitors (should they still be in session) for the favor conferred.
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