U.S. Mil. Acady. West Point 4. Nov. 1853
Sir.
The Secy. of War having declined to approve your assuming the Superintendency of the Assay Office in New York. I am directed to recall the authority given by me for your undertaking that duty. You will therefore please resume your position at the Academy without unnecessary delay
I am very resply. Your obedt Servt
Sigd./ R. E. Lee Br. Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 66. Addressed “Capt: G. W. Cullum Corps of Engineers New York City. N.Y.”
Endorsed “On the 3d. an order to Smith. R. S. Lt. 4th Arty. A.C.S. to proceed to NY for specie.”