U.S. Military Academy West Point NY. Dec. 10. 1852
Sir.
I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for Three thousand, one hundred dollars, on account of as follows. viz:
For Current & Ordinary Expenses of the Mily. Acady, $2600.00
" Increase & Expense of Library 500.00 $3100.00
I am Very respectfully
(Signed) R E Lee Bvt: Col:
Capt Engrs
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 304. Addressed “John S. Gallaher Esq 3rd. Auditor US Washington DC”