Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

601-650 of 2,632 letters
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601 Robert E. Lee R. S. Smith You will proceed to the City of New York, for the purpose of procuring specie for Treasury drafts. On completion of which business you will return to this post.Very respectfully Sir, Your obedt.... Jul. 24, 1854
602 Robert E. Lee R. S. Smith Having recd. no offers in reply to your advertisement for supplying the Mil. Acady.&c with Coal; & the time having arrived that arrangements for such supply must be made. You will proceed... Jul. 26, 1854
603 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Jul. 31, 1854
604 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Jul. 31, 1854
605 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Aug. 1, 1854
606 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Aug. 1854
607 Robert E. Lee Elias S. Coryell The enclosed letter from the Surgeon of the Post, will apprize you of the condition of your son. You may not be aware, that owing to symptoms in his case, apparent to the Medical Board, upon his... Aug. 1854
608 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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,... Aug. 10, 1854
609 Robert E. Lee Lewis S. Coryell It gives me great pleasure to state agreeably to your request, that the conduct of your son Cadet Coryell has been most exemplary during his short connection with this Institution.Hoping that his... Aug. 11, 1854
610 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Aug. 22, 1854
611 Robert E. Lee F. Burt I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury Draft for two thousand dollars for the purchase of Barlow’s Planetarium for the use of the military academy at West Point.I am... Aug. 25, 1854
612 Robert E. Lee Samuel Casey I have received the following Treasury draft payable to my order by the Asst. Treas. U.S. New York. No. 6735 on War Warrant No. 2642 for $2000.00.Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:Supt:... Aug. 25, 1854
613 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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.... Sep. 1, 1854
614 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 1854
615 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 1854
616 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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., &... Sep. 1854
617 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 1, 1854
618 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 1854
619 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 1854
620 Robert E. Lee W. Rudd I had the honour to receive today your letter of the 11th in reference to the manner in which the name of your Grandson, is borne on the Cadet Register of June 1854. The Register is an abstract of... Sep. 1854
621 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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.... Sep. 5, 1854
622 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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,... Sep. 5, 1854
623 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 7, 1854
624 Robert E. Lee Samuel Casey I have received the following Treasury draft payable to my order by the Asst. Treas. New York.No. 6882 on War Warrant No. 2880 for 18,500.Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:Supt: Mil: Acady Sep. 14, 1854
625 Robert E. Lee F. Burt I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury Draft, for Eighteen Thousand five hundred dollars on account of as follows, viz:Current & Ordinary expenses of Mily.... Sep. 14, 1854
626 Robert E. Lee R. S. Smith You will proceed to the City of New York for the purpose of procuring specie for a Treasury Draft (being necessary for making payments to Enlisted Men on Extra duty & mechanics &c at this... Sep. 15, 1854
627 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Sep. 23, 1854
628 Robert E. Lee George H. Crosman I have recd. your letter in reference to the division of the recent 4th Class. The impression of your son as to the basis of division is correct & the principal was stated in the orders on the... Sep. 23, 1854
629 Robert E. Lee Francis E. Berrier The reports to the parents of the Cadets, are sent from the Engineer Dept. at Washington. Your nephew having given the name of M. Wallace as his guardian, the reports have been consequently made to... Oct. 1854
630 Robert E. Lee Solon Borland I have recd your letter of the 4th Inst. enclosing $25.00 for the use of your son & a letter for him. The latter I will hand him, & will apply to the Secy. of War for permission to place... Oct. 1854
631 Robert E. Lee John Livingston I have recd your letter calling my attention to the American Portrait Gallery & am very much obliged to you for your kind offer to place my name in its pages. I fear the little incidents of my... Oct. 1854
632 Robert E. Lee George Dutton I find it necessary to procure another lithographer, & in an advertisement for that purpose have taken the liberty to appoint 10 o’clock Tuesday 24th for persons to call at the Engineer Agency... Oct. 1854
633 Robert E. Lee D. Chapman In reply to your letter of the 30th ulto: this day recd. I send you a Cadet Register, showing the standing of Cadet Riggs, of the 3rd Class, at the last Annual Examns.Having but little acquaintance... Oct. 1854
634 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Oct. 1854
635 Robert E. Lee Thomas Fisher I have recd. your letter of the 27th Inst. & shall be happy to see you at any time that may suit your convenience. My duties are so continuous that I am unable to appoint any day that I shall... Oct. 1854
636 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Oct. 1854
637 Robert E. Lee C. C. Baldwin I have recd. with much pleasure your brother’s book “Party Leaders”—From the hasty perusal I have as yet been able to give it, I am much pleased with the manner in which the subject is treated... Oct. 1854
638 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Oct. 3, 1854
639 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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 Oct. 9, 1854
640 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Oct. 9, 1854
641 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Oct. 11, 1854
642 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The following named cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively viz:CadetBarnes—Underclothing &c."KelloggUnderclothing... Oct. 17, 1854
643 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The following named cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively viz:CadetLandis—Writing Desk, Staty. & unif.... Oct. 20, 1854
644 Robert E. Lee J. E. Pollock I have recd. the books & papers forwd. by you in behalf of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, for the U.S. Mil. Acady. at West Point, N.Y., viz:1. Records of the Royal Military Acady. 1741... Nov. 1854
645 Robert E. Lee Charles W. Whipple Knowing the interest you felt in Cadet Frank Graves, has determined me to write to you. I am sorry to inform you that he has again exceeded the amount of demerit (100) which under the Regns of the... Nov. 1854
646 Robert E. Lee John Van Brunt I have recd your letter of the 21st Inst. in relation to your son, Cadet F. W. Van Brunt. Had not your recent visit to the Academy, led me to believe that you would correctly inform yourself on the... Nov. 1854
647 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Nov. 1854
648 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The following named cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively viz:CadetFoster—Underclothing- Slippers, Table Cover... Nov. 1854
649 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 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... Nov. 1854
650 Robert E. Lee C. F. M. Noland I am sorry to inform you that your young friend J. VanBuren Tate, appointed a Cadet from Arkansas is not making that progress in his studies as will insure his passing the coming Jany.... Nov. 1854