U.S. Mil. Academy West Point. 4 Oct. 1852.
Sir.
I have the honor to enclose, herewith, a copy of a letter recd. direct from the Secy. of War & my acknowledgement of the same, & to ask that the letter be submitted to him.
I am very respy. Your obedt Servt
(Signed) R. E. Lee Bvt: Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 290. Addressed “Gen. Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”