US. Mil: Academy West Point 29 Decr. 1852.
Genl:
I recd yesterday your letter of the 24th enclosing a communication from F. R. Tirrou Esq. to the Honble. Secty. of War. The enclosed copy of my reply to Mr. Tirrou, will show my action in the case.
I remain Very resply your Obt. Servt
Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col.
Supt: Mil: Acady
P.S. Cadets W. Palmer, Turnbull & Mizner, each request permission to receive some articles of underclothing &c from their homes. which requests are recommended for favorable consideration
Signed/ R E Lee.
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 309. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City DC”