Ft Monroe 17th Sept 1833
Sir
Capt A. Talcott before leaving this Post, gave directions that Service of these works, should be retained for you. These have now accumulated to the number of 200, & are in our way Please let me hear from you on the Subject.
I remain Sir Your very obt Servt
R E Lee Lt Engrs
Lee PapersUniversity of Virginia Archives
This letter is addressed to "L.W. Tazewell Esq: Norfolk Va:" The return address is "Engineer Service 6."