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201
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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That you may know the manner in which the case of Cadet Warner, referred to me in your letter of the 12th Inst. was disposed of: I enclose a copy of the order issued on the subject.I remain Very...
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Apr. 1854
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202
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Since my letter of the 13th Inst. I have learned that Lt. Edward R. Platt is the only officer with his Compy. & if so I presume his services cannot be spared from his Regt., nor would I under...
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Apr. 1854
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203
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I submit for your consideration a report of the Commdt. of Cadets on the subject conduct of Cadets Martin and Warner of the 4th Class which with the explanation of the former & the statement of...
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Apr. 1854
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204
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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 money from their friends to be deposited to their credit to reduce their indebtedness to the Acady. viz:Cadet Franz, Cadet Gentry, &...
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Apr. 17, 1854
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205
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Pender requests permission to receive some shirts & socks & Cadets Haskell & Ryan ask that they may receive & deposit money from their friends to free them from debt and...
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Apr. 24, 1854
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206
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The following remark has been made on the examination of Lt. R. S. Smith’s accts. for 1st Qtr 1854 in the office of the Q.M. Genl. & transmitted to him.“Vou: 11.B. Prof: W.W.G. Bartlett,...
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May 1, 1854
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207
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In reply to your letter of the 23rd Inst. in reference to the Barracks for Engineer Soldiers. I beg leave to state that the 1st Design refers to the Plan submitted to you with six dormitories in...
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May 1854
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208
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Kinsey requests permission to receive some gloves, socks & unif. Collars which have been sent him from his house—also Cadet C. C. Lee, money to be deposited to free him from debt at the...
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May 10, 1854
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209
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Shinn requests permission to deposit $10—to free him from debt at the Academy & Cadet Kensel asks that he may receive some shirts & drawers which have been sent for him.—both requests...
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May 30, 1854
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210
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In reply to the application of the Honble Burton Craig, for a leave of absence for Cadet J. B. Wheeler, referred to me on the 26th Inst., I have the honour to state that the annual encampment of...
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May 31, 1854
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211
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I feel it my duty to state, that after frwd by yesterday’s mail, the descriptive Roll of the candidates for admission into the Mil. Academy, conditionally appointed as Cadets; the official report...
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Jun. 1854
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212
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to the application of Col. J. J. Albert, Chief of Top. Engrs. For the relief of Lt. W. G. Peck from duty at the Mil. Acady. I have the honour to hand you the objections offered by the...
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Jun. 1854
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213
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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 May. Also estimate of Funds for the present month. It will be perceived that the item for the Board of...
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Jun. 3, 1854
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214
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In submitting the account of Communications from certain officers on duty at the Mily Academy, it may be proper for me to say, that it seems to have been the intention of the law of 29 Apr. 1812,...
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Jun. 7, 1854
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215
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadets Carr & McMillan request permission to receive from their homes & deposit to their credit money to free themselves from debt at the Academy, which requests are recommended for...
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Jun. 7, 1854
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216
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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All the members of the Board of Visitors having arrived with the exception of Judge Samuel Prentiss from Vermont—the cost of their visit will amt. to $3054.40 leaving the sum of $221.48 available...
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Jun. 8, 1854
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217
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with a request from Gen. J. Watson Webb, I have the honour to forward herewith an application from him for a leave of absence for his son Cadet Webb, addressed to the Hon. Jefferson...
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Jun. 21, 1854
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218
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to enclose herewith an account presented to me this morning for Board &c. of the Board of Visitors, amounting to $1045. Under the instructions contained in the Dept's...
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Jun. 21, 1854
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219
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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 case referred to in the Dept. letter of the 14th Inst. & containing15e Livraison de le carte de France, publiee par le Dept. de la GuerrePosition...
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Jun. 23, 1854
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220
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In forwd the accompg letter from Capt. Cullum, I will only state that the Qr.Mr. of the Post declines issuing Whitewash brushes to the Engineer Compy. on the ground that previous issues to the...
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Jun. 23, 1854
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221
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Should the following named Cadets, found deficient at the recent annual examinations be discharged the service—I have the honour to request that the distance of their places of residence from West...
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Jun. 26, 1854
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222
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Fish requests permission to receive some shirts & drawers, gloves &c. which have been brought for him by his father.—Which is recommended for favourable consideration.I am very...
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Jun. 28, 1854
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223
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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 28th Inst. containing the decision of the Dept. on the Board bill of the Board of Visitors.Please cause the accounts frwd. With...
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Jun. 30, 1854
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224
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have been requested by certain members of the 2nd Class to forward the accompg. specific pledges, entered into for the purpose of relieving their comrades Ferguson, Carroll, & Lee F. from the...
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Jul. 1854
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225
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. today the application of Cadet Jas. A. Whistler for another examination in Chemistry, referred to me on the 6th Inst. It is true as stated by him, that his proficiency on first going...
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Jul. 1854
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226
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Your letter of the 5th Inst. in reference to the introduction of a fifth year with the course of studies of the Military Academy, was recd. yesterday. I assembled this morning all the members of...
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Jul. 1854
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227
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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 the application of Isaac E. Morse Esq. for a leave of absence for Cadet T.T. Nicholls, submitted to me on the 29th ulto. With a copy of my letter to that...
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Jul. 3, 1854
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228
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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 as follows, viz:1. Statement of Funds expended during the month of June 18542. General. Account current for 2nd Quarter 18543. Abstract 1—with 80...
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Jul. 7, 1854
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229
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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.CadetCarroll—Fifty dollars to be placed to his credit at the...
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Jul. 7, 1854
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230
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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 an Estimate of Funds required for the U.S. Military Academy during the present month. Also an Estimate of funds required for the Embrasure Target, now in...
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Jul. 8, 1854
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231
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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 Senator M. Mason’s note of the 13th Inst. with the accompanying letter of Cadet F. Lee to him & to the Secy of War all referred to the Supt. Of...
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Jul. 18, 1854
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232
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have to report that on the night of the 19th Inst. between the hours of 12.30 & 2.30, Cadets Ferguson & Lee F. were found absent from camp. They were tried & punished for a similar...
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Jul. 24, 1854
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233
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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.CadetAlexander—Twenty five dollars to be deposited to reduce his...
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Jul. 31, 1854
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234
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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 one of the following named officers may be detailed for duty at the Mily. Acady. as Assistant Instructor in Artillery, to supply the vacancy caused by the...
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Jul. 31, 1854
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235
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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 the letter of the Honble. Henry Bennett addressed to the Secy of War & referred to me on the 31st Ulto. And for the information of the Dept. enclose a copy...
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Aug. 1, 1854
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236
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have just been informed by the Professor of Chemistry, that the edition of Kane’s Chemistry, the present text book in that course, was destroyed in the fire of Harpers buildings & that he...
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Aug. 1854
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237
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The letter of the Hon. Sherrard Clemens to the Secretary of War respecting certain disallowances of Mr. Roe’s hotel bill of the late Board of Visitors, has been received, and I have the honour,...
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Aug. 10, 1854
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238
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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 the Hon. Secy. of War’s letter of the 19th Inst. with accompanying papers, relating to the new programme for five years Course of Studies at the...
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Aug. 22, 1854
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239
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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 two specific pledges of the 2nd Class, binding themselves not to commit the offenses; or violate the Regns. of the Acady. for which their classmates, S. J....
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Sep. 1, 1854
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240
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to your letter of the 26th Inst. requesting me to state for the consideration of the Secy of War, the course most advisable in my judgement, in reference to the application of Cadet...
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Sep. 1854
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241
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In putting into operation the five year course of instruction, directed by the Dept. in your letter of the 6th Inst three classes (5th, 4th, & 3rd) will for the present have to be instructed in...
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Sep. 1854
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242
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I recd this morning your letter of the 8th Inst. conveying the decision of the Honble. Secy of War, in reference to the case of Mr. A. M. Powell appointed from the 1st Cong. District of Md., &...
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Sep. 1854
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243
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. today your letter of the 30th ulto. forwd the decision of the Honble. Secy of War in reference to the selection of quarters at the Mil. Acady.I understand his decision applies to all...
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Sep. 1, 1854
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244
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Upon the reception today, of your letter of the 6th Inst., directing the organization of the course of studies at the Acady into five years, I assembled the Academic Board for the purpose of...
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Sep. 1854
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245
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In reply to your letter of the 28th Ulto. I have the honour to state, that the forage for the horses attached to the Engineer Compy is supplied by the Qr Mrs Dept: in the same way as for the oxen...
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Sep. 1854
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246
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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 account Current in duplicate with accompanying voucher, on account of Barlow Planetarium.I am very respectfully You robedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br....
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Sep. 5, 1854
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247
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Albert M. Powell appointed Cadet from the 1st Congrs. District State of Md., to report between the 28th & 31 Aug, has just presented himself with a certificate from his Medical attendant,...
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Sep. 5, 1854
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248
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadets Hartz & Ames request permission to receive the former, Text books & Stationery—the latter, Writing desk, Stationery, Unif. Gloves &c; which has been sent for them by their...
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Sep. 7, 1854
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249
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have received from Cadet H. W. Fowler, the accompg. Surgeon’s Certificate which I forward for your consideration originally to par. 87 Acady Regulations, with his application for another...
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Sep. 23, 1854
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250
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the letter of Lt. Col. Casey, in reference to commutation of fuel & qrs. to the Board of Officers in session at the Post; refer to me on the 7th Inst. for the report required by...
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Oct. 1854
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