U.S. Mil. Academy West Point July 31, 1854
General.
The following named Cadets request permission to receive from their friends the articles set opposite their names respectively, viz.
| Cadet | Alexander— | Twenty five dollars to be deposited to reduce his indebtedness at the Academy |
| " | McManus | Uniform shoes |
| " | Small | Dressing Gown & Under Clothing |
| " |
All of which requests are recommended for favorable consideration.
I am very respectfully Yr. Obt. 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. 126. Addressed “Genl. J. G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”