U.S. Military Academy West Point N.Y. January 13. 1853.
Genl:
The following named Cadets request permission to receive the articles set opposite their names, which have been sent for them to the office of the Quarter Master of the post. viz:
| Cadet Church | Woolen Socks |
| " Ferguson | Under clothing. Gloves &c. |
which requests are recommended for favorable consideration
I am very resply Your obt Servt
(Signed) R. E. Lee Bvt: Col.
Supt: Mily. Acady.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 315. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington D.C.”