Columbia June 16^th 1866

General Robert E. Lee

                                                                        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 15^th of the present month, you were elected an honorary member with sentiments of the highest regards.

                                                I am very respectfully

                                                            Your Obedient Servant

                                                                        John A. Sloan

Secretary of the Clariosophic Society

Notation on reverse in General Lee’s handwriting:

            16 June 1866

Clariosphic Society

University of S. Carolina

Honorary Member

Ansd 21 June