R. S. Smith

Nov. 9, 1854

Sir

You will proceed to the City of New York for the purpose of procuring specie for Treasury drafts. On completion of which business you will return to this Post.

Very respectfully Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady

Superintendent’s Daily Correspondence
United States Military Academy

Superintendent’s Letter Book No. 3, p. 147. Addressed “Lieut. R. S. Smith 4th Arty. A.A. Qr. Mr. West Point N.Y.”