U.S. Mil: Academy West Point. 29 Dec. 1852.
Genl:
I enclose herewith a report called for by the Secry of War in reference to the case of Cadet Hancock recently suspd by sentence of a Genl. Court Martial, with a copy of his letter presented by Cadet Hancock.
I am Very respy. Your obt Servt
(Signed) R. E. Lee Bvt: Col:
Supt. Mil: Acady
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 310. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City DC.”