Appointment for Robert E. Lee, Jr., 1863 June 10

Confederate States of America

War Department

Richmond June 10^th 1863

Sir:

You are hereby informed that the President has appointed you

Cadet

IN THE ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES You are requested to signify your acceptance or non-acceptance of said appointment: and should you accept you will sign before a magistrate, the oath of office herewith, and forward the same with your letter of acceptance to this Department.

James A. Seddon

Secretary of War

Cadet Robert E. Lee Jr.

C. S. Army