U.S. Military Academy West Point. NY. Sept: 9. 1853.
General.
The following Cadets request permission to receive the articles sent from their friends, set opposite their names respectively, all of which is recommended for favorable consideration. viz:
| Cadet | Villepigue | Woolen Socks |
| " | Ruggles | Solar Lamp |
| " | C. C. Lee | Ten dollars to reduce his indebtedness at the Academy. |
I am Very respectfully your obedt 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. 49. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”