U.S. Mil: Acady West Point NY. Nov. 2. 1852.
Sir.
You will proceed to the City of New York, for the purpose of processing specie for a Treasury draft. Upon completion of which you will return to this post.
I am very respt. Your obedt. Serv
Signed/ R. E. Lee. Bvt: Col:
Supt: Mily. Acady
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 2, p. 297. Addressed “Lieut: R. S. Smith 4th Arty. A. A. of Qr M West Point NY”