U.S. Mil. Academy West Point Nov. 3rd 1854
General.
I have the honour to transmit herewith my cash statement for the month of October—also Estimate of amount required for the month of November 1854.
Very respectfully, Sir Your obedt. Servt.
Signed/ R. E. Lee Br. Col:
Supt: Mil: Acady
Superintendent's Daily Correspondence United States Military Academy
Superintendent's Letter Book No. 3, p. 147. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”