R. S. Smith

U.S. Mil. Acady. West Point

January 27, 1854

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 remain Very resply. Yr. obt Srvt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady

Superintendent’s Daily Correspondence
United States Military Academy

Superintendent’s Letter Book No. 3, p. 88. Addressed “Lt. R. S. Smith 4th Arty. A.C.S.”