Joseph G. Totten

U.S. Mil: Academy West Point

1 Sept: 1853

General.

Capt. S. Williams having been appointed Asst: Adjt. Genl:, & directed to report at the Hd. Qrs. E. Division, I have appointed Br. Major Fitz John Porter Adjt: of the Mily. Acady in his place.

I am accordingly obliged to apply for the services of an officer to take his place in the Dept: of Artillery, & recommend as well qualified for the position

Bt: Major Jno. F. Reynolds, 1st Lt: 3d Arty, or

1st. Lieut. J. P. Gausche 4th Arty.

I have the honour to be Your obedt. Servt.

Sigd. R. E. Lee. Br. Col:
Supt: Mily. Acady

Superintendent’s Daily Correspondence
United States Military Academy

Superintendent’s Letter Book No. 3, p. 49. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”