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1852
The following notice was distributed by President John B. Grayson:

The special attention of the members of the Aztec Club is called to the fourth resolution, passed at a meeting of the Club held at the City of Mexico, on the 26th of May, 1848.

All communications will be addressed to the undersigned, at Detroit, Michigan.

John B. Grayson
President, Aztec Club.

Resolution, 4th. "That within three months before the term of office of the present and subsequent officers shall have expired, members may vote by letter addressed to the senior officer of the Club, on all subjects connected with the Club, instead of by viva voce, which letters shall be opened on the 14th of September succeeding; and that after the whole number of members shall be less than twenty, a majority of the same shall have the power of election and vote."

Under this notice, votes for new officers were received by John Grayson, President. Those members present at West Point met to propose a slate of officers and transmitted their choices via letter to Grayson. A copy was sent by Fitz John Porter to Benjamin Huger, their choice for President.

The letter delineating their vote states:

The members of the Aztec Club assembled at West Point having under consideration the note of the President of the Club, dated June 15th 1852, decided to vote for the following members as officers of the Club.

President	Col. B. Huger
1st Vice President	Col. Preston of Kentucky
2nd Vice President	Col. Johnston -- Top. Engrs.
Treasurer	Maj. Hagner -- Artillery
Secretary	Capt. Lovell -- 4th Artillery

In order that members voting may unite upon the same individuals it was thought expedient to forward this result to other members of the Club, requesting their cooperation. In conformity therewith this communication is respectfully addressed to you, with the further hope that, if possible, you will agree to meet at Washington on the next anniversary, to celebrate the day.

This letter, in Fitz John Porter's hand, along with his cover letter to Huger, can be seen by clicking the buttons below.

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