U.S. Mil: Acady. West Point N.Y. 15 March 1855
Genl.
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 | $13795.91 |
| Board of Visitors 1854 | 688.52 |
| Stables for Dragoon & Arty. Horses | 680.10 |
| $15164.53 |
To enable me to turn over these funds to my successor, I have the honor to forward an estimate for the amount.
I am very respfy. Your obedt. Servt.
Signed/ R.E. Lee Br. Col.
Supt. Mil. Acady.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 191. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”