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251
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The father of Cadet J. C. Riddle has forwarded $15.00 with a request that the sum be placed to the credit of his son, for the purchase of some articles of clothing. Cadet J. W. Dewey requests...
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Oct. 1854
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252
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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:CadetPage—Table Cover, Thread &c"SaundersDressing Gown...
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Oct. 3, 1854
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253
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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 September 1854.I am very respectfully Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:Supt: Mil: Acady
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Oct. 9, 1854
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254
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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:CadetS. D. Beekman—Unif. Forage Cap & Clothing"FiskWinter...
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Oct. 9, 1854
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255
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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 3rd Qtr. Of 1854, as follows, viz:Account Currentin duplicateAbstract of disbursementsdoVouchers No. 1 to 67 incl.I am very respectfully...
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Oct. 11, 1854
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256
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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:CadetBarnes—Underclothing &c."KelloggUnderclothing...
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Oct. 17, 1854
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257
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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:CadetLandis—Writing Desk, Staty. & unif....
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Oct. 20, 1854
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258
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd by today’s mail your letter of the 17th Inst. & return herewith the drawings last furnished for construction of Embrazure Target at this place.As they may be called for to be...
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Nov. 1854
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259
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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:CadetFoster—Underclothing- Slippers, Table Cover...
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Nov. 1854
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260
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd the books & papers enumerated in your letter of the 7th & forwd. by Express for the Mil. Acady. in behalf of the authorities of the R.M.A. Woolwich, & have acknowledged...
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Nov. 1854
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261
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The father of Cadet Cooper requests permission to deposit $30 to the credit of his son—and Cadet Sowers asks that he may receive from his friends a writing desk, and underclothing, all of which is...
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Nov. 3, 1854
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262
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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 cash statement for the month of October—also Estimate of amount required for the month of November 1854.Very respectfully, Sir Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R....
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Nov. 3, 1854
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263
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Upon inspection of the sketch of the Embrazure [word “Target” stricken] Shutter latch, it was apprehended that the handle would be carried away by a shot fired at the extreme horizontal range &...
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Dec. 1854
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264
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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 1854.I am very respectfully Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col.Supt. Mil. Acady.
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Dec. 1854
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265
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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 16th Inst. announcing the desire of the Honble. Secy. of War to organize the instruction of the Cadets in Arty. & Cavalry into two separate departments; &...
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Dec. 1854
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266
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadets Vinton & Cushing each request permission to receive some articles of underclothing &c from their friends. Which requests are recommended for favorable consideration.I have the honour...
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Dec. 6, 1854
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267
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadets Hazen & Wright, Jos. request permission to receive from their friends sundry articles of underclothing &c. which requests are recommended for favourable consideration.I have the...
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Dec. 8, 1854
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268
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to enclose a communication from Prof. A.E. Church, recommending a change in the Law of 29 Apl. 1812, so far as relates to the appointment of the Asst. Prof. of Mathematics. I have...
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Dec. 10, 1854
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269
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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.CadetAshe—Gloves & Pocket handkerchiefs"Lee...
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Dec. 15, 1854
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270
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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 bearing date of December 20th and enclosing a copy of a communication from Mr. Valtemare, Agent for International exchanges at Paris, to...
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Dec. 27, 1854
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271
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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 19th Inst. covering lists of books wanted for the files of the Dept.- I will forward by Express on the 30th as follows: viz of...
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Dec. 29, 1854
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272
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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CadetAnderson A.S.Underclothing, Gloves, Stationery & Unif. Collars"ArnoldStationery"SageUnderclothingAll of which is recommended for favourable consideration.I have the honour to be...
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Dec. 30, 1854
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273
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In executing the directions contained in your letter of the 15th Inst. in reference to the Cadets of the 4th & 5th Classes, not proficient in their course at the present semi-annual...
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1855
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274
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Should the following named Cadets be discharged the service—the distances to their respective places of residence will be required in order to pay their transportation, viz:CadetFrancis S....
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1855
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275
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to present the merit rolls of the Cadets of the Mil: Acady. determined at the semi annual examination, which terminated yesterday.I also submit for your consideration, the report...
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1855
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276
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I regret to report that on the 1st Inst. a disturbance occurred in the Cadet Mess Hall at dinner, with was disreputable to the Corps & Academy.—It commenced by Cadet Gay of the 1st Class,...
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1855
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277
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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 January.—Cadets Carlton, Cressy & Lazear request permission to receive some articles of underclothing...
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1855
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278
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to transmit the report of the Progress, aptitude &c. of the Cadets of the Fourth & Fifth classes, who at the present semi-annual examinations have been declared deficient...
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1855
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279
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In answer to your enquiry of the 5th relative to one of the Cadets for whom class pledges were signed some months; & who is said likely to have over 100 demerits if the report he received at...
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1855
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280
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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 30th Ulto. I have to state that Cadet R.P. Lewis, informed me that his father was a resident of California before & at the time of his appointment to the Mil....
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1855
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281
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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 30th ulto:—covering draft of the Hon. Chas. Ruiz for Thirty dollars, and have caused the same to be placed to the credit of Cadet...
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1855
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282
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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The obstruction to the mails by a heavy snow storm, has delayed my reception of your letter of the 6th Inst. enclosing communications from Mr. J. Sharp & Mr. A.S. McGrath to the Hon. Secy. of...
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1855
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283
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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 Qtr. 1854, as follows, viz:General. Account Current in duplicateAbstract of disbursements doVouchers No. 1 to 81 inc.—(Vouchers 5...
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1855
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284
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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 present semi-annual examination be discharged the service; I have the honour to request that the distance of their places of residence from...
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1855
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285
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In my letter of the 9th Inst. forwarding the names of certain Cadets found deficient & recommended to the Secy. of War for discharge—the place of residence of Cadet Zabriskie, was put down as...
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1855
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286
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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In the execution of the orders of the Secy. of War, communicated in your letter of the 26th Ulto: Cadet J. Sharp as you were advised on the 20th declined the privilege offered him of tendering his...
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1855
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287
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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 respectively, viz.Cadet Ashe—Underclothing &c."Farrand$50.— to reduce his indebtedness at the...
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1855
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288
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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 respectively, from their friends, viz:CadetCarlinComforter, under clothing...
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Jan. 10, 1855
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289
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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 homes the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz:CadetHolt$50.—to reduce his indebtedness"Luckett$30.—to reduce...
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Feb. 1855
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290
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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 21st Inst. & am sensibly impressed with the kindness of your remarks & undeserved commendation. Upon completing the consideration of some questions in which...
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Mar. 1855
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291
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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By reference to my cash statement for February, you will perceive that the U.S. was indebted to me on the particular:For Current & Ordinary Expenses$13795.91Board of Visitors 1854688.52Stables...
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Mar. 1855
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292
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I transmit through you my acceptance of the appointment of Lt: Col. of the 2nd Regt. of Cavalry, in order that you may make such arrangements as may be best, before its final consummation by the...
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Mar. 1855
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293
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have recd. the letter of Cadet John A. Meyers, offering his resignation; referred to me for a report on the 28th Ulto: Cadet Meyers had previously requested me to forwd. his resignation which I...
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Mar. 3, 1855
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294
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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, in accordance with par. 9 Engr. Regulations, a sketch of a proposed alteration in the Quarters receipted to Prof. Weir, viz: a door of communication between...
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Mar. 23, 1855
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295
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honour to forwd herewith my accounts closing my connection with the U.S. Mil Acady as follows viz.1. Statement of funds expended during the month of March 18552. Genl account comment for...
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Apr. 3, 1855
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296
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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 an Estimate of Funds for the U.S. Military Academy, for the fiscal year ending June 30 1855The objects embraced in the Estimate for Current & Ordinary...
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Jun. 30, 1855
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297
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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Cadet Rudd of the 4th Class requests permission to receive some articles under clothing from his home which is recommended for favorable considerationSigned/ R. E. Lee Bvt: Col:Supt: Mil: Acady.
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298
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honor to inclose Copies of Certificates from the Surgeon of the post in the cases of Cadets H. T. Latham & R. E. Wood (accompanied by certificates from Drs. Wood & Norris &...
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299
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honor to transmit, herewith, an estimate of funds required for the US Mil: Acady. for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1854.An addition of $2000. to the usual estimate for repairs &...
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300
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph G. Totten
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I have the honor to report for your information that Cadet R H Lee, whose absence without leave was reported to you on the 8th inst: returned to the Post on the 14th Inst in company with his...
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