US Military Academy West Point NY. Augt. 10. 1853.
Sir.
Your note of the 6th Inst:, asking a leave of absence for your son is at hand.
Cadet Lorain is now receiving practical instruction in Artillery & Infantry Tactics, and general Camp duties, to interfere with which would be a disadvantage to him, besides which, such leaves are unusual & not authorized by regulations. It would give me great pleasure to grant this privilege, which no doubt would be as gratifying to him, as pleasant to his brother & sister, could I with propriety do so. Upon their arrival here he will have abundant opportunity for seeing them.
Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt
Signed/ Geo. W. Cullum
Capt. U.S. Engineers
Supt. Mil: Acady
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 44. Addressed “Henry Lorain Esq Clearfield Pensa.”
George W. Cullum signed this letter on behalf of Lee.