Columbia June 16th 1866
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Clariosophic Society of the University of South Carolina held on the 15th of the present month, you were elected an honorary member with sentiments of the highest regards.
Your Obedient ServantJohn A. Sloan
Secretary of the Clariosophic Society
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "16 June 1866 Clariosphic Society University of S. Carolina Honorary Member Ansd 21 June."