U.S. Mily. Acady. West Point. NY. 16 March 1853.
Sir.
I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for Two thousand dollars on account of Current & Ordinary Expenses of the Mil: Acady.
Very respectfully. Sir. Yr. obedt Servt.
(Signed) R. E. Lee. Bt: Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 10. Addressed “John S. Gallaher Esq 3rd. Auditor U.S. Washington City D.C.”