The pay of a Cadet is $500 per year and one ration per day, or commutation therefor at thirty cents per day. The total is $609.50, to commence with his admission to the Academy. The actual and necessary traveling expenses of candidates from their homes to the Military Academy are credited to their accounts after their admission as Cadets. There is no provision for paying the expenses of candidates who fail to enter and they must be prepared to defray all their own expenses.

No Cadet is permitted to receive money, or any other supplies, from his parents, or from any person whomsoever, without the sanction of the Superintendent. A most rigid observance of this regulation is urged upon all parents and guardians, as its violations would make distinctions between Cadets which it is the especial desire to avoid; the pay of a Cadet is sufficient, with proper economy, for his support.

Each Cadet must keep himself supplied with the following mentioned articles, viz.:

Two pairs of uniform shoes: six pairs of uniform white gloves; two sets of white belts; *eight white shirts; *four night shirts: twelve white linen collars; twelve pairs of white linen cuffs; *eight pairs of socks; *eight pairs of summer drawers: *six pairs of winter drawers: *twelve pocket handkerchiefs; *twelve towels; two clothes bags, made of ticking; *one clothes brush; *one hairbrush; *one tooth brush; *one comb; one mattress; one pillow; four pillowcases; eight sheets, two blankets, and one quilted bed cover; one chair; one tumbler; *one trunk; one account book; one wash basin.

Candidates are authorized to bring with them the articles marked *.

Cadets are required to wear the prescribed uniform. All articles of their uniform are of a designated pattern, and are sold to Cadets at West Point at regulated prices.

Deposit Prior To Admission

Immediately after being admitted to the Institution, Cadets must be provided with an outfit of uniform, the cost of which will be about $100, which sum must be deposited with the Treasurer of the Academy before the candidate is admitted. It is best for a candidate to take with him no more money than will defray his traveling expenses, and for the parent or guardian to send to "The Treasurer of the U. S. Military Academy" the required deposit of $100. This amount is sufficient to equip a new Cadet with uniform and to supply him with all articles and books.