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:
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
An Adam N. Gordon married in Rockbridge County, Virginia, around 1870.