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151
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have been informed by Mr. Alex. Valtemare that on the 29th Sept. he had addressed to the Honble Secty of War, the 16 last sheets of the great topogl maps of France for the Mil: Acady. the former...
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Nov. 1853
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152
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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1st Lt: John Buford, 2nd Dragoons; who by Special orders No. 46 from the Head Qrs of the Army, was directed to relieve 2d Lt. R. Jones from duty at the Mily Acady. having been relieved from that...
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Nov. 1853
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153
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the application of the Honble. Caleb Cushing for a leave of absence for Cadet St. S. Hawkins, to attend his cousins wedding in Decr referred to me on the 22nd Inst:.Cadet Hawkins is in...
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Nov. 1853
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154
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have to report that on Sunday last about 8 P.M. Pvt. Benjn. Milling of the Dragoon Detachment, at the time on Guard at the stables, deserted from this Post, carrying with him a government horse,...
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Nov. 1853
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155
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit, herewith, my Statement of Funds expended during the month of November 1853.I am very respectfully Your obedt. ServtSigd./ R. E. Lee. Br. Col:Supt: Mil: Acady.
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Nov. 1853
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156
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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It has been reported to me by the Comdt. of Cadets, that on the night of the 16th Inst. Cadets Ferguson, Lee, J. & Lord of the 3rd Class, were absent from their quarters and Barrack, from about...
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Dec. 1853
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157
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz:Cadet Baylor—Neck Comforter— W. H. Bell—doGloves— Hascall—dodoI...
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Dec. 1853
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158
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to submit for your consideration a special pledge voluntarily given by the members of the 3rd Class, for the purpose of relieving their comrades from the charge reported to you on...
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Dec. 1853
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159
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit herewith my statement of funds expended during the month of December 1853—Also an estimate of amt. reqd. for the present month.I remain very resply. your obt...
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Dec. 1853
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160
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The substitute for Par. 72 Mil. Acady. Regns.; transmitted in your letter of the 20th July last: requires that “any cadet who shall at the examinations in June & Jany, have an amount of demerit...
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Dec. 1853
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161
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In reply to your enquiry of the 21st Inst. in reference to the correctness of the extract from Major Garnett’s report of the 18th: I have to state that the words specified by you are correctly...
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Dec. 1853
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162
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to return herewith, vouchers nos. 23 (with 5 sub vouchers) 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29 & 30 with dates inserted as required by the 3rd Auditor. The dates of the purchase of horses...
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Dec. 14, 1853
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163
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following Cadets request permission to receive the articles set opposite their namesCadetCorse—Stationery & Dictionary"Freedley—Underclothing, Handkerchief, Gloves &...
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Dec. 15, 1853
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164
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Agreeably to the tenor of your letter of the 31st Dec. last, Prof. Bartlett has made an examination of the Planetarium invented by Mr. Thos. H. Barlow, in his presence this report thereon is...
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1854
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165
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named Cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz:CadetO’Connor—Gloves"Snyder—$35 to reduce his indebtedness...
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1854
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166
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively viz:CadetBaker—Underclothing, gloves &c."Carltondo, gloves...
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1854
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167
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the letter of Isaiah Townsend Esq. In reference to the projected road from Eagle Valley to Canterbury, referred to me on the 3rd Inst. For a report. The road from West Point, was...
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1854
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168
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Upon the reception of your letter of the 31st ult. I caused the leaders of the 3rd Class to be informed of the Decision of the Secy. of War in reference to the pledge offered by them in behalf of...
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1854
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169
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Your letter of the 31st ulto: relative to a Planetarium, by Mr. H. Barlow; was rec’d in the midst of the semi-annual examination. That being finished, Prof. Bartlett will now be at liberty to...
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1854
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170
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named Cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz.CadetO’Connell—Writing Desk & stationery"Wagner4 prs...
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1854
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171
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit, herewith, my accounts for the 4th quarter of 1853. Consisting of General. Accounts current & abstract of disbursements in duplicate, with vouchers no. 1 to 58...
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1854
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172
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to hand you the Merit Rolls of the Cadets of the U.S. Mil. Acady., determined at the semi-annual examinations in Jany 1854; together with the Reports of the Academic Board, of the...
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1854
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173
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet F. J. Lee, of the 3rd Class, regularly posted as a Sentinel around Camp, was found lying down & asleep off his post, on the 27th Inst.. Cadet Craig of the same class, was found asleep...
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1854
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174
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I submit, herewith, the Report of the Progress, Aptitude, & c of the Cadets of the Fourth Class who at the present semi-annual Examinations have been declared deficient by the Academic Board...
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1854
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175
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to submit herewith an application from 1st. Lieut. Oren Chapman, 1st Drgns to be relieved from duty at the Mil. Acady. Lt. Chapman has just reported in compliance with orders no....
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1854
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176
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The Academic Board was convened this morning, the earliest day it could be assembled since the reception of your letter of the 19th, to consider the suggestion of the Honble. Secy. of War in...
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1854
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177
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have had the honour to receive the letter of Capt. B. W. Arthur 1st Inst referred to me on the 4th Inst. for a report. Dr. Gilbert is one of the Asst. Professors in the Ethical Dept. & has...
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1854
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178
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to inform you, that it will be unnecessary to use the authority conveyed in your letter of the 3rd ulto, as requested in mind of the 29th, to substitute Silliman’s Chemistry, in...
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1854
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179
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In forwarding the resignation of Cadet Heilman, a step which he had meditated for some time, & which in his opinion his health renders necessary, I will state that I consider it impossible he...
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1854
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180
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit by this days mail the journal of operations for testing the effects of shot against the embrazure Target, conducted under your directions at this place in November...
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1854
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181
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to submit for your consideration, the plan of the quarters proposed for the accommodation of the Officers stationed at the Academy, at present quartered in the Cadet Barrack;...
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1854
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182
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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When in Washington last March, I handed to Lieut. Kurtz a small bill of charges against the Embrasure Target for Photographs of the effects of the shot &c. The amount of which was to have been...
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1854
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183
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd the letters of Col. J. B. Crane, comdg 1st Arty. to the Adjt. Genl. of the Army: referred to me on the 4th Inst. for a report.There are not more officers of the 1st Arty. on duty at the...
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1854
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184
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named Cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz.CadetBursleyDressing Gown & Gloves"GreggUnder Clothing...
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1854
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185
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to request that a Genl. Court Martial may be ordered to convene at this Post, for the trial of Private Chas Collins, Comp. “A” Engrs charged with Mutinous Conduct;Private Richard...
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Feb. 1854
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186
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of the letter of the Dept. of the 14th Inst. Requesting me to deposit the sum of $34.12 with the Asst. Treas. New York to meet that amount overdrawn on...
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Feb. 14, 1854
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187
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit, herewith, Invoice, Bill of Lading & Shipping receipt for 3 cases of Acoustic Apparatus, imported for the use of the U.S. Mil Acady & I respectfully request...
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Feb. 22, 1854
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188
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The testimony of Major Delafield being required in a suit brought by Dyer Brewster against the Tenant of a house at West Point—I have the honour respectively to request that you will inform me what...
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Feb. 24, 1854
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189
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to submit the report of Surgeon Cuyler in relation to the subject of Capt. Kirkham’s letter referred to me on the 1st Inst.I think it proper that the Cadets who may not have been...
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Mar. 1854
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190
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to hand you herewith a plan of the ground occupied by the Eng. Compy. at this Post, with two positions marked thereon for their Barracks. I prefer that fronting East & West,...
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Mar. 1854
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191
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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With materials on hand, the labour of the enlisted men & the purchase of some timber, locks & hinges, grates, lime, building shingles—I propose to erect a small house of the size &...
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Mar. 1854
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192
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Whistler requests permission to receive some articles of underclothing—and Cadet Sullivan Twenty dollars to reduce his indebtedness—both requests are recommended for favorable consideration.I...
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Mar. 1854
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193
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to hand herewith the Report of Prof. Bartlett on the subject of your letter of the 10th Inst. The possession of one of Mr. Barlow’s Planetariums would in the opinion of the Profr....
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Mar. 1854
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194
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following named Cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively.CadetDuBois—Stationery"Jackson, W. H.—Fifty dollars to reduce his...
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Mar. 10, 1854
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195
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with instructions contained in your letter of the 26th Inst. I have assigned Br. Major Fitz John Porter for the Dept. of Art & Cavalry, & directed him to relieve Major Thomas...
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Apr. 1854
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196
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of the Dept. letter of the 8th Inst:I send herewith a statement of funds expended during the month of March, made out in the form requested—and corrected as...
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Apr. 1854
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197
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. from Cadet Martin the accounts & communication in reference to his offence. I reported to you on the 7th Inst. his full confession of his act & the clear perception he evinces...
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Apr. 1854
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198
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I recd. today your letter of the 11th Inst. enclosing a copy of a Commn. From the Adjt. Genl. of the Army directing that measures be taken for relieving from duty at the Acady. with as little delay...
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Apr. 1854
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199
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th Inst. announcing the names of the gentlemen invited by the Honbl. Secy. of War to attend the annual Examination of the cadets...
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Apr. 1854
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200
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. your letter of the 17th Inst. & request to learn the decision of the Secy. of War, to relieve Br. Major Thomas from the charge of the Dept. Of Arty. before the completion of the...
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Apr. 1854
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