U.S. Mil: Acady West Point. 14 Nov. 1853
Genl.
1st Lt: John Buford, 2nd Dragoons; who by Special orders No. 46 from the Head Qrs of the Army, was directed to relieve 2d Lt. R. Jones from duty at the Mily Acady. having been relieved from that detail by S. orders No. 73. the detail of another officer for that service becomes necessary. I have therefore the honour to recommend the following named officers, in the order they stand for that duty. viz.
| 1st Lt. Orren Chapman | 1st Dragoons. |
| 2nd Lt. Robert Random | __ ______. |
| 2nd Lt. Chas W. Field | 2nd ______. |
| 2nd Lt. J A Moone | 1st ______. |
| 2nd Lt. Kenar Garrard | __ ______. |
I am very respectfully. Yr. Obed Serv
Sigd. R. E. Lee Br. Col:
Supt. Mil. Acady
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 70. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”