Harriman, Tennessee,
                              April 7, 1919.

Mr. John C. Daves, V.P.
Chamber of Commerce,
Baltimore, Md.

My dear Mr. Daves:- In reply to your letter of the 4th.
you sent me the institution, by-laws & etc some time
ago, so don’t both(er) about it again.
Thank you very much for your invitation to look you up
and I shall do so if I have an opportunity.

I am a descendant of Capt. Wm. Sumpter of Burke Co. N.C.,
brother of General Thomas Sumpter of S.C., and I have
a cousin whom I would like to have join the N.C. Society
of the Cincinnati.  Under the Rule of 1854, could this
cousin join as the collateral representative of General
Thomas Sumpter?  You will understand that this cousin is
the same relation to Capt. Wm. Sumpter that I am, being
descended from Capt. Sumpter on our maternal side.

Please investigate this case and let me hear from you
at your convenience.

Yours very truly,
C.K. Hill                              APR 9 – 1919
CKH/K

(handwritten by Mr. Daves at bottom of Mr. Hill’s letter—transcriptionist:)

 My dear Mr. Hill,  Please excuse the informality of this
note, but I am much rushed by other work today.  Both
Gen. Thomas Sumter – Capt. Wm. Sumter had only service
in the War of the Revolution which would not entitle them
to representation in the Society of the Cincinnati.  If
your kinsman can tie up to some Continental officer, I
should be glad to take up his case.

                              Sincerely,  John C. Daves
                                          V.P.
                    

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