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101
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Enclosed.Letter of Hon: J. WashburnApl 12. 53Order of J. StevensFeby. 26 "Copy of Secy’s letterJune 29 '52I have recd the letter of the Honble. J. Washburne of the 12th Inst: presenting a...
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1853
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102
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In submitting for your approval the proceedings of a special Board of Survey called at the request of Br. Major Thomas on the 7th Inst: I think it proper to state, that the horses pronounced...
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1853
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103
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honor to request that a General Court Martial may be ordered to commence at this station for the trial of Private William E. Jones, of Company “A” Engineers, and Private Michael Alforde,...
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1853
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104
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Genl. I recd. today the application of the Honble Thos. J. Hough for a leave of absence for Cadet W. Palmer from the 16 to the 24 Inst: for the purpose of visiting some friends in New York about...
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1853
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105
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I had supposed till this evg that the accompanying letter, of 29th ulto: had been forwd at the time of its date. It was prepared to go with the drawings to which it relates, & at the time they...
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1853
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106
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with your request under date of the 11th ulto. I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a detailed estimate of the cost of the proposed new wharf, accompanied with a plan & sketch...
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1853
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107
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of the Chief Clerk of the War Dept: with your directions to grant a leave of absence for two weeks to Cadet W. P. Sanders, agreeably to the...
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1853
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108
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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 1st Quarter of 1853. Consisting of Statement of Funds. Account Current, Abstract of disbursements & Voucher No. 1 to 64 [?]: on...
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1853
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109
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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 the articles set opposite their names from their friends—which requests are recommended for favorable consideration....
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1853
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110
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Having found it necessary to send Lieut. Smith to the City of New York for the purpose of procuring specie for a Treasury draft required to pay labores. mechanics freight &c—I have the honor...
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1853
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111
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In forwy the application of Lt D R Jones of the 2nd Infy, to be relieved from duty as Asst Instr of Tactics at the Mil Academy; I beg leave to present for your favourable consideration the name of...
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Jan. 6, 1853
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112
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In forwy the application of Lt D R Jones of the 2nd Infy, to be relieved from duty as Asst Instr of Tactics at the Mil Academy; I beg leave to present for your favourable consideration the name of...
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Jan. 6, 1853
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113
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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On the 24th Ulto: I had the honour to forward for approval, the proof sheets of a revised copy of the Regns of the Mil: Acady. Their receipt not having been acknowledged, & the printer waiting...
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Feb. 1853
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114
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to enclose for your information a copy of a letter of the 4th Inst: which I have recd. direct from the Secy. of War. & of my reply thereto of this date, which I have thought...
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Feb. 1853
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115
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with your instructions of the 18th ulto: I submit the following changes in the Revised Edition of the Regulations of the Mil: Acady., the proof sheets of which are in your...
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Mar. 1853
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116
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd the letter of Genl. Wm H. Richardson, Adjt Genl. of Virga., addressed to the Secy of War, which you addressed to me on the 3rd Inst.I have to report in reply that none of the works...
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Mar. 1853
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117
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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 10th Inst authorizing certain amendments in the new Edition of the Regns of the Mil: Academy. Before directing the printing of the edition, I should like to have back...
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Mar. 1853
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118
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The present Cadet uniform dress cap is heavy, harsh & uncomfortable to the head. The black patent leather crown, when exposed to the hot sun in summer is particularly objectionable, causing...
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Mar. 1853
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119
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have not recd an official copy of the Bill, passed at the last session of Cong. for the support of the Mil: Academy, for the next fiscal year. Some of the items for which I have seen in the...
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Mar. 1853
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120
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In submitting a report of the board of Survey ordered at the request of the Instructor of Arty. & Cavalry Tactics, to examine the condition of three horses under his charge, I take occasion to...
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Mar. 1853
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121
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the letter of the Honble. Geo. W. Jones: transmitting an application from Judge J. Bayard for a leave of absence of two weeks for his son, Cadet G. D. Bayard, immediately after the...
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Mar. 1853
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122
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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It will be necessary to purchase for the use of the Academy additional Arty & Cavalry horses.You are aware that an appn. of $3000. was made 6th of Augt. 1852. for the purchase of 30. The want...
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Mar. 1853
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123
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I enclose herewith a communication of this date to the Qr M Genl. of the Army in reference to certain saddles that were condemned last Fall as “unserviceable”, which I have to request you to...
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Mar. 1853
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124
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The price of the present Cadet dress-cap, without trimmings, is $2.00. The proposals for that described in my letter of the 15th with the ventilator, that have as yet been recd are $2.20. $2.35...
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Mar. 1853
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125
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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 28th Ulto:, relative to the propriety of granting the same leaves of absence to those Cadets who enter the Academy in Sept. as are extended to the rest of their...
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Apr. 1853
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126
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In obedience to your instructions of the 5th Inst. this day recd. I have detailed Lt. A. J. Donelson, 1 Sergt., 1 Corpl., 4 Artificers & 4 Privates of the Engineer Company, for the duty...
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Apr. 1853
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127
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with your directions of the 22d. Ulto; I herewith forward drawings exhibiting the changes proposed in my letters of the 15th & 20th March, in the Cadet dress cap; with the price...
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Apr. 1853
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128
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I enclose herewith a sketch, giving a section through the set of qrs. occupied by Lt. D’Oremieulx, in which he has applied to have a door cut, which I think would add to their convenience, but...
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May 1853
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129
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In reply to the letter of the Honble Daniel Mace, asking an extension of the sick leave granted to his nephew Cadet O. [E.] M. Crumpton, referred to me on the 21st Inst: for a report, I have the...
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May 1853
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130
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The time is approaching when it will be necessary for me to know your decision in regard to the subject of my letter of the 1st Inst: viz: The propriety of extending to those Cadets who are...
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May 1853
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131
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Prof. D. H. Mahan has been invited to attend the Annual Examination of the Cadets at the Virginia Mi: Institute, which will commence on the 20th June. The examination of the Cadets at the Mil:...
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May 1853
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132
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to the application of Thos. P. Treadwell Esq. for a leave of absence for his son; from the 20th June to the 10th July next; referred to me on the 2nd Inst: I have to state that the annual...
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May 1853
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133
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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. A. P. Hascall, for a leave of absence of from four to six weeks for his son Cadet Hascall, referred to me for a report on the 7th Inst:Cadet Hascall will...
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May 1853
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134
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to the application of Mrs. R. Cunningham, for a leave of absence for her son, during the next encampment, referred to me on the 5th Inst: for a report: I have the honour to state, that...
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May 1853
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135
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the application of Mr. Jas. H. Forsyth, for a leave of absence for his son, Cadet Forsyth, during the ensuing encampment, referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.Cadet Forsyth...
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Jun. 1853
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136
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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 the Report of the activities of the Academic Board in the case of certain Candidates for admission who were found not duly qualified at their initiatory...
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Jun. 1853
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137
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd the letter of Geo: Gay & others asking permission to dig for money buried at West Point, which was referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.As far as I could understand from Mr...
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Jun. 1853
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138
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In submitting for your approval & the sanction of the Secty of War, the accompy Resolutions of the Academic Board, passed at its session of the 20th Inst: I beg leave to state that the object...
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Jun. 1853
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139
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have not lost sight of the subjects of your letter of the 14th ulto:, referred to in that of the 14th Inst:, but have delayed till this time in the hope that you might have found it necessary to...
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Jun. 1853
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140
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Among the Cadets found deficient, and recommended for discharge by the Academic Board, are the following, the distance to whose place of residence is unknown here viz.CadetMahan F. Wright. appo. at...
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Jun. 21, 1853
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141
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to present an estimate of funds for the fiscal year ending June 30 1853 for the Military Academy.The usual amount appropriated for Repair & Improvements, has been increased by...
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Jun. 30, 1853
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142
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Having arranged such matters as require my personal attention, & knowing of nothing calling for my presence, I wish to avail myself of the opportunity to take a leave of absence & will...
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Jul. 1853
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143
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The transfer of the Recruiting Depot for the mounted Service from Carlisle to Jefferson Barracks directed in Special Orders No. 127 may throw on the hands of the Qr.Mr. Dept more horses than there...
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Sep. 1853
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144
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I duly received your letter of the 12th Inst: enclosing copies of letters from the Honble. R. H. Weightman and Mr Juan Perea, duplicates of which reached me by this day’s mail. On the date of its...
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Oct. 1853
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145
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have received the Communication of the Honble J. P. Hale in the case of Musr O’Neil referred to me on the 13th Inst: for a report. Passing over the history of the enlistment & Services of Mr....
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Oct. 1853
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146
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Surgeon J. M. Cuyler has been detailed as a member of the “Medical” Board to meet in the City of New York on the 1st Decr. next. The business usually presented to this Board detains it in session...
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Oct. 1853
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147
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In compliance with your letter of the 3rd Inst: I have the honour to hand herewith an Estimate prepared by Capt: Cullum, of the entire cost of fitting out for the field, a pontoon train for a span...
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Oct. 1853
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148
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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 29th Inst. & in compliance with your instructions will return to the Treasury, the balance of funds in my hands on Acct. of “Contingencies of Fortifications”...
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Oct. 1853
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149
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to the proposition, submitted by Capt A. H. Bowman of the Corps of Engineers, that Capt Cullum should assume the Superintendency of the assay office in New York, referred to me on the...
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Oct. 1853
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150
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Perea from New Mexico has just shown me a telegraphic dispatch from his brother at St. Louis, saying that he had come in to carry him home, & wished him to meet him as soon as possible,...
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Oct. 1853
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