West Point N.Y. 3 Apl 1855
Genl
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 1855
2. Genl account comment for 1st Qr 1855 in duplicate with receipt of Bt Major J. G. Barnard Corps of Engrs for balance.
3. Abstract of disbursements in duplicate
4. Vouchers from 1 to 92 inclusive
I am very respy
your Obt ServtR E Lee
Bt Col U.S.A.
Ely-DeButts PapersLibrary of Congress
Transcribed in Francis Raymond Adams, Jr., An Annotated Edition of the Personal Letters of Robert E. Lee, April, 1855 - April, 1861, p. 8. Addressed to Totten, "Ch Engrs Wasington City D.C."