R. S. Smith

U.S. Military Academy West Point N.Y.

Dec. 11. 1852.

Sir.

You will proceed to the City of New York, for the purpose of procuring specie for a Treasury draft. Upon completion of which business you will return to this post.

I am Very resply Your obed ServSigned/ R. E. Lee Bvt: Col.
Supt. Mily. Acady

Superintendent’s Daily Correspondence
United States Military Academy

Superintendent’s Letter Book No. 2, p. 304. Addressed “Lt: R S Smith 4th Arty A. A. Qr M West Point”