U.S. Mil. Acady. May 30, 1854
General.
Cadet Shinn requests permission to deposit $10—to free him from debt at the Academy & Cadet Kensel asks that he may receive some shirts & drawers which have been sent for him.—both requests are recommended for favorable consideration.
I have the honour to be Very respectfully Your obed. 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. 107. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”