[FRONT COVER][INSIDE FRONT COVER][INDEX PAGE][BLANK PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE][INDEX PAGE]1 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1898. General William H.Powell, Belleville, Ill. My dear General: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I have no appointment of bank examiner to make in California, as I made one for that section but a short time ago. It is therefore impossible for me to consider your son's matter Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regard, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 2 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Dr. Charles T. Waters, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Doctor: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I will take up your matter with the War Department and do the best I possibly can for. I will advise you of the prospects later. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 3 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. My. Martin B. Madden, Care 320 Chamber of Commerce Building, Chicago, Ill My dear Mr. Madden: Yours of 26th instant, regarding your friend Lieut. Brooks, is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in doing whatever I can in this connection The pressure for promotion is so overwhelming that it is difficult to get proper consideration of these matters. I suggest that [ILLEGIBLE] you have not already done so, you had better write Senator [ILLEGIBLE] in this connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 4 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. William K. McClintock, Care Chicago Commercial Association, 77 Jackson Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. McClintock: I will take up your matter with the War Department and do whatever I can in this connection. I suggest that you write Senator Cullom. The demand for positions of this sort is something overwhelming here and I do not know what the outcome will be. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 5 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. My. Alexander H.Revell, Chicago, Ill My dear Mr. Revell: Yours of the 25th instant, regarding Father Maurice J. Dorney, is at hand and noted. I will bring the matter immediately to the attention of the proper parties. Father Dorney’s services would be of great value to his country. With kind regards, Your friend [SIGNATURE]. 6 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1898. My. Walter H. Chamberlin, 1527 Monadnock Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Chamberlin: Yours of the 26th instant, with note from General McNulta added, is at hand. I will bring the matter to the attention of the President and the War Department, as requested, and do all I can in your interest. What the result will be, however, in the great press for these positions, I am unable to state. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 7 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. M.B. Bailey, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Bailey: Yours of the 26th instant is at hand and noted. I will certainly try to secure you the position you mention, but it is very doubtful whether I will be able accomplish anything. I would advise you to immediately communicate with Senator Cullom in this connection. The competition for these places is extremely great. However I will do my very best. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 8 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mrs. E.C. Conrad, 2125 R Street N.W., City. My dear Mrs. Conrad: Your letter of the 26th instant is at hand and noted. I do not anticipate that I will be able to accomplish much in the awful press and competition for these places, but I assure you that I will be glad to do everything in my power. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 9 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1898. Mr. J.G. Cannon, Fourth National Bank, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Cannon: Yours of the 26th instant is at hand and noted. I understand that it is impossible for Austin to keep up his work on account of lack or support. He is an extremely valuable man and I regret to see his work abandoned. Its continuance, however, depends upon the raising of additional funds, the difficulty of which at such a time as this you well know. I will be glad to talk the matter over with you at an early day. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 10 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. William G. Hoag, Cashier, State Bank of Evanston, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Hoag: Your letter of the 25th instant, regarding the matter of gas for the Young Men’s Christian Association, is at hand and noted. My brother, Rufus C. Dawes, is President of the Gas Company and has the entire management of the same in his hands. While here he expressed his intention of making a concession to the Association, such as you mention, and I cordially agreed with him in the matter. I commend you to my brother, who will no doubt acquiesce in your suggestion with pleasure. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 11 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. R.C. Dawes, Northwestern Gaslight & Coke Co., Evanston, Ill. Dear brother: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I will take up Dr. Waters’matter and see what I can do in an endeavor to get him a place. I am glad to hear that Father is so well. Everything is as usual. I enclose you a letter received from Mr. Hoag, of the State Bank of Evanston, together with a carbon copy of my answer to the same. With kind regards to Helen and William Mills, I am, Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosures. 12 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. W.R. Dawes, Lincoln, Neb. Dear Will: Yours of the 23rd instant is at hand and noted. I am sorry to learn of your illness but trust that you are all right again, I have been writing to Chicago in reference to your matters during the last two weeks. I am in hopes there will not be much longer delay. I think, in the course of a week or so, it would be a good plan for you to run on the Chicago, but I will write you in this connection shortly, after I have heard again from there. How did you come out on your Potnam Block lease? Have you rented the house yet? Everything here is about as usual and I am very busy. I hope to find time to go to Chicago soon and want you to meet me there the next time I go. Hastily, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 13 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. Halsey E. Yates, West Point Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. My dear Mr. Yates: Yours of the 26th instant is at hand and noted. I have taken pleasure in calling your letter to the attention of the Assistant Secretary of War, with a request for the favorable consideration of the War Department. Trusting that you are well, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 14 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. Francis Beidler, 1310 Old colony Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Beidler: Yours, enclosing letter from [ILLEGIBLE] brother-in-law, is at hand and noted. I am sorry to say that, in all probability, I will be unable to assist him here. His chance of serving willprobaly rest with the Governor, who appoints all officers from Colonel to Lieutenant in the State forces. I will be glad to do all I can in this connection, but I doubt that I will be able to accomplish this. I have referred your letter to Senator Cullom with one of my own recommending your brother-in-law. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 15 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29,1898. Mr.T.P.Phillips, Care 184 LaSalle Street, Chicago,I11. My dear Mr.Phillips: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in making inquiries in regard to the matter which you suggest and will write you hereafter in that connection. Respctfully, [SIGNATURE] 16 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29,1898. Mr.Alexander H.Revell, Wabash & Adams Streets, Chicago,I11 My dear Revell: I have your note relative to your personal matter. I have already canvassed the question of such assistance at Chicago in connec tion with others of our friends but ther seems to be no opening such as you suggest. It will give me great pleasure,howerver,to mention this matter to the President in the proper way. The great activity here in the White House and War Department makes the proper presentation of these matters difficult. You may be sure,however,that I will do my best. With kind regards to your wife and family,I am,Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 17 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. Richard Yates, West State Street, Jacksonville, Ill. My dear Mr. Yates: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. Of what your duty is under the circumstances you must yourself be the judge. It is very difficult to secure a commission her, even if you decided that you should leave the Collectorship to accept one. As to your opportunities in connection with the State troops you are better able to judge than I am. I asked the President the other day what he could do in the way of a commission for me to go to war and he replied that he desired me to at tend to the duties of my office. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 18 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Hon. Mark A. Hanna, U. S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Hanna: I found on my desk yesterday morning your check for $200, being the amount of your subscription to the fund for the benefit of the family of Joseph P. Smith. This additional evidence of your kindness and generosity is thoroughly appreciated by Mr. Smith’s friends, and in their behalf I thank you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 19 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. James W. Lane, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. My dear Mr. Lane: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I will take your matter up with the new Chief of the Secret Service Division and advise you as to the result. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 20 The commencement of hostilities seems to have had no effectln lessening public confidence in the banking institutions of the country. There has been no general withdrawal of deposits and none is anticipated. The banks generally seem to be preparing the subs scribe to the [HANDWRITTEN] issue of Government three per cent bonds as is evidenced by the requests made upon this office by them for the printing of bank currency in anticipation of band purchases here after. The banks [HANDWRITTEN] never in sounder condition or better prepared to serve the interests of the Government and their customer than at present. [SIGNATURE]. 21 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Captain L. [ILLEGIBLE]. McCormick, Seventh U.S. Infantry, Fort Huachuca, Ariz. My dear Captain: Yours of the 27th instant is at hand and noted. I am sorry you have had no better success with Governor Bushnell. I will, However, with great pleasure take up your matter again with the War department, and trust I may be of some assistance, in which event I will communicate with you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 22 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. C. L. Williams, 404 greenwood Street, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Williams: Your letter of the 26th instant is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in again calling your matter to the attention of General Corbin. The War department is [HANDWRITTEN] of greatest activity just now and I find much difficulty in getting an opportunity for a proper presentation of these matters there or at the White House. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 23 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. C.H. Imhoff, Union Savinga Bank, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Hudson: Yours of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in speaking to Assistant secretary of War Meikeljohn in behalf of Mr. Reed. In the awful competition for these places I do not know what the outcome will be but I will be glad to do what I can. Trusting that you are well and prospering, and with kind regards to your wife, in which Mrs. Dawes joins, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 24 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. J.C. Blackington, 1718 Clair Street, Los Angeles, Cal. My dear Mr. Blackington: I have your letter of April 22nd and am glad to hear from you again after such a lapse of time. It will give me great pleasure to request your appointment as Veterinary Surgeon in the army, but in the great press and competition for places I cannot tell what the outcome will be. With kind regards to your family, I am, your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 25 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. T.P. Phillips, 184 La Salls Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Phillips: I called on General Wilson this afternoon in connection with you matter and ascertained from him that he did on business of the nature you mention. He gave me a copy of the Army Directory and marked with blue pencil the officers who have charge of the work in question. By corresponding with them you can receive full information in regard to the matter. I think this is all that can be done here, as the officers in question are invested with the responsibility of supervising this public work. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. [HANDWRITTEN]. 26 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill My dear Mr. Walsh: Yours of the 25th instant, regarding Col. [ILLEGIBLE], is at hand and noted. In case General McNulte receives the appointment in question I will be glad to recommend your friend to him, in accordance with your suggestion. I trust you continue well. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 27 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. William Fem Nixon, Collector of Customs, Chicago, Ill. [SIGNATURE] My dear Mr. Nixon: I took your letter, relative to Colonel Hugh T. Reed, personally to the President and laid it before him. I do not know what the outcome may be but my Impression is that Reed has not been seriously considered in connection with the place in question. I think that General Fitzsimmons is favorably considered for one of the Brigadierships. I do not know very much of the situation but I will take pleasure in writing to you if anything further develops. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 28 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 29, 1898. Mr. C.T. Waters, M.D., Marietta, Ohio. My dear Doctor: I called on General Sternberg in connection with your application this afternoon and he tells me that the age limit for positions of Surgeon in the Regular Army is 29 years, which would prevent your appointment under the present rules. Your only opportunity therefore would be to receive an appointment from the Govenor of the State with the volunteers. The president has no appointments except those of Surgeons of divisions. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do in this connection. I return herewith the enclosure which came with your letter. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 29 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. To whom it may concern: I take pleasure in stating that I am acquainted with Messrs William A. Bond, George Biekhoff, Jr., and Eugene H. Pishburn, or the City or Chicago, and that they are gentlemen of high character and business stating, having had a most thorough experience in the business of handling real estate in Chicago. Each of them has been President of the Chicago real Estate Board. I believe they are entirely competent as appraisers of Chicago property. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 30 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. Walter H. Chamberlin, 1327 Monadnock Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Chamberlin: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and noted. When I go to the War Department or to the white House I find myself discouraged with the prospect, but I am doing whatever I can in connection with your matter. I will gladly assist you with general fitzSimons, if my intervention will be of any value. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 31 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. D.A. Campbell, Clerk Supreme Court, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Campbell: Yours of the 29th ultimo is at hand and noted. I agree with you fully as to the propriety and desirability of securing a distribution of the bonds among all classes of the people, and I can assure you that the treasury Department will make every effort to have the loan a popular one in every sense of the word. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, [SIGNATURE]. 32 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Care Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Walsh: Yours of the 27th ultimo is at hand and note. Having put my hand to the plow in behalf of Whittemore, whom I believe in every way a deserving and suitable candidate for the position in question, I cannot turn back. I have been expecting to see you here, in accordance with your promise, to make us a visit. If you do not come pretty soon I will have to get out to see you. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 33 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. A.B. Coffroth, Attorney at Law, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Coffroth: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and noted. While I will be glad to do what I can in connection with your matter I do not believe there is any possible chance of success. I have already promised to do whatever I could for several friends, for the position of Paymaster, but do not believe I will be successful in any instance. The pressure for these places is simply enormous and cannot be overestimated. Nothing would delight me more than to secure one for you. Trusting that you are well and prospering, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 34 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. Charles F. Davies, 323, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Davies: Yours of the 22nd ultimo is at hand and noted. I do not expect to be in Chicago next week but I will be glad to let you know whenever I may have occasion to go. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 35 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. A.J. Dougherty, Collector of Internal revenue, Peoria, Ill. My dear Mr. Dougherty: Your two letters of the 27th and 30th ultimo are at hand and noted. I have no further information in this matter but will take occasion to make inquiries and write you again in this connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 36 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. T.H. Leavitt, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Leavitt: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and noted. At present I know of no work in connection with office in which I could use your services, but I will take pleasure in writing you in future if any opportunity should occur. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 37 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. A.G. Spalding, 149 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Spalding: Yours of the 22nd ultimo is at hand and noted. In accordance with your request I take pleasure in enclosing you a letter as to the gentlemen in question. Trusting that you are well, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 38 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Personal Mr. William Fenn Nixon, Collector of Customs, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Nixon: Your letter, with enclosure from Mrs. Comer, is at hand, and I brought it to the attention of secretary Gage and others in authority, I trust you are well these days, and would be glad to talk over some of the Illinois applications for military commission with you. There is really as great a pressure for appointments of that kind nowas there was a year ago for civil appointments. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 39 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. Ward H. Sherman, 1701 Great Northern Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Sherman: Yours of the 29th ultimo is at hand and noted. I realize the force of what you state and can only say in return that whatever may be the outcome I will do my best for you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 40 CHABLES G.DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. H.A.Pearson, Hartford Building,Chicago,Ill. Dear Mr.Pearson: Yours of the 29th ultimo,in relation to Col.Page, is at ha nd and noted. It will give me pleasure to do what I can in conneotion with Ool.Page’s promotion,but in the overwhelming competition for these positions I find it difficult to properly present such matters. However,it will give me great pleasure on your account to do the beat I can in this connection and will see that the paper which you sent me comes to the attention of the President. Trusting that you are Well and prospering, With kind regards to your family, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 41 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Hon.Perry S.Heath, First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington,D.C. My dear Perry: I wish you could do something for writer of the enclosed letter, Mr.J.M.Sheets. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 42 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr.Henry E.Lewis, Kear ney,Neb. My dear Mr.Lewis: It would give me great pleasure to assist Mr.Boyle if it was in my power. The pressure for such positions is simply overwhelming and I have already taken on so many engagements with Illinois and Ohio friends that I doubt my ability to assist in any way that would be productive of resulte. However,I will gladly do whatever I can in this connection. With kind regards to your wife, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.43 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. General W.H.Powell, Belleville,Ill. My dear General: Yours of the 30th ultimo is at hand and noted. I have no news in connection with the civil service matter but will write you as soon as I receive any definite information. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 44 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. General W.H.Powell. Belleville,Ill. My dear General: Yours, enclosing application of Dr. Washington West, Jr., is at hand and noted, and I have put his papers in the hands of Dr. Sternberg, with my earnest recommendation. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 45 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. W.G.Darrell, Yours of the 28th ultlmo is at hand and noted. At present I do not know of any opening here for you but will take pleasure in bearing your matter in mind when an opportunity occurs. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 46 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. H.T.Whltmore, Lincoln, Neb. My near Mr.Whitmore: Your letter of the 29th ultimo, in reference to the Nebraska Regiment of Heavy Artillery, is at hand noted. I would esteem it a pleasure and an honor to assist the organization in every possible along line of their desires, and will immediately eall the matter to the attention of the President and the War Department. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 47 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear senator: I think the enclosed letter relates to a deserving young man. I wish it were possible that something could be done for him. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. Baine C. Dent, Hotel Del Prado, Station M, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Dent: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in doing whatever I can in connection with your matter. I do not know whether I will be successful, but will at least do all I can. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. F.W. Little, Akron, Ohio. My dear Mr. Little: Yours of the 28th ultimo, relative to the Jenkintown and Cheltenham Gas companies, is at hand and noted. I will be glad to talk this over with you when you are in the city. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Dr. Charles T. Waters, Marietta, Ohio. Dear Doctor: Yours of the 2nd instant is received and noted. Upon inquiry at the War Department I find that there will be no opportunity for appointment as Acting Assistant Surgeon. I do not know what steps are necessary in connection with the Red Cross matter. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 48 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. General R.R. Dawes, Marietta, Ohio. Dear Father: Yours of the 30th ultimo, enclosing a letter from Colonel in reference to Fred Grant, is at hand and noted. My understanding is that the President expects to give grant a commission, although my information does not come direct. Everything here is about as usual. I am trying to arrange to go on and spend Sunday with you, but each Saturday I find it in some way impracticable. Please give my love to mother and all. Your affectionate son, [SIGNATURE]. 49 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Mr. W.H. Upham, Marshfield, Wis. My dear Major: Your letter of the 30th ultimo, enclosing check for $100 for the Smith fund, is at hand and noted. In behalf of the friends of Mr. Smith permit me to thank you for your generosity. I laid the data contained in you last letter personally before the President. He looked it over with interest, and while what he said was complimentary, he did not indicate to me whether or not he intended to act in connection therewith. Now that the matter is in his mind I suggest that you write senator spooner in this connection. I think there is no truth in the rumor as to the resignation referred to. I will keep you advised as to any further developments With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 50 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Hon. George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Meiklejohn: The enclosed letter is from an old neighbor of mine in Lincoln, Neb., whose husband is the Chief Engineer of the Burlington & Missouri River Railway. As a special favor to me I wish you would please answer her letter direct. I have written her stating that you would do so, anticipating your kind acquiescence in this request. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 51 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Mrs. Sarah C. Weeks, 1327 H Street, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mrs. Weeks: I have asked the Assistant Secretary of War to write you in connection with the matters referred to in your letter. You will hear from him shortly on the subject. With kind regards to your husband and family, I am, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 52 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Hon. James R. Mann, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Mann: I have read the petition for the appointment of Ward B. Sherman with interest and have returned the same to him in accordance with your suggestion. I also called his matter to the attention of the War Department people and will be glad to co-operate with you in any way for his advancement. Yours respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 53 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Mr. Ward B. Sherman, 77 Jackson Street, Chicago, Ill My dear Mr. Sherman: I enclose to you a petition for your appointment as Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois, which I have examined with interest. This petition is returned to you at the suggestion of Hon. James R. Mann. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 54 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Mr. M.B. Mann, Finokneyville, Ill. My dear Mr. Mann: Your letter of the lst instant is at hand and noted, and I will call the same to the attention of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. There is, however, such an overwhelming competition for these places the I do not think we will be successful. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 55 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1898. Mrs. Thora Slowstad, 435 La Salle Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Dear madam: I enclose herewith my check for eighty-five dollars and forty-eight cents ($85.48) in payment of your bill of April 19th, also enclosed, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 56 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Hon. Charles Emory Smith, Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Smith: Yours of the 3rd instant, enclosing letters of recommendation or Robert J. Downing, of Erie, Pa., Who desires an appointment as National Bank Examiner, is at hand and noted. I will take great pleasure in giving Mr. Downing’s matter my most careful consideration. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 57 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Mr. W.H. Lyford, 355 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Lyford: Yours of the 2nd instant, in regard to James E. Bell, is received and noted. I will take pleasure in doing what I can in his matter, but the pressure for these places is so great that I am not sanguine as to success. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 58 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Mr. Walter H. Chamberlin, 1527 Monadnock Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Chamberlin: Yours of the 2nd instant is at hand and noted. I appreciate the high position you take in connection with a staff position. If the matter can come in the proper way I shall still hope to secure you a commission, but, as you say, the pressure for these places is extremely great. I believe with your friend General McNulta that you are especially adapted for duty of the kind you mention and it will be a matter of personal pleasure to me if I can be of assistance. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 59 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Mr. J.M. Sheets, Paris, Ill My dear Mr. Sheets: Enclosed please find a personal letter from Hon. Perry S. Heath, which you will kindly consider confidential and return to me after you have read it. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 60 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898 To the Honorable, The Secretary of War. Sir: I take Pleasure in calling to your attention the enclosed letter from W.H.Lyford,of Chicago, in reference to the application of James E. Bell for a commission as Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army. I take pleasure in endorsing Mr. Bell and trust you may see your way clear to his appointment. Respectfully, Enclosure. [SIGNATURE] 61 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Mr. Baine C. Dent, Del Pra do Hotel, Station M, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Dent: Enclosed please find a letter from Secretary Long, Which he has Just written me, relative to your matter, concerning which I called on Him yesterday. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 62 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1898 Prince, Pho tographer,Washington,D.C. Dear sir: Enclosed please find my check for ten dollars($10) in payment Of your bill of the 21st instant, also enclosed, which please receipt And return. Respeotfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 63 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1898. Mr. N.G.Iglehart, Treasurer, Country Club, 51 Board of Trade Building Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Iglehart: Enclosed please find my check for Seventeen dollars and fifty Cents ($17.50) in payment of my annual and quarterly dues as per no- cices enclosed, the former being $10 and the latter $7.50. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the same. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosures. 64 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1898. The National Surety Company, New York City. Gentlemen: Enclosed please find my check for twenty dollars ($20) in payment of premium on my bond No. 3249, as per enclosed bill, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 65 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1898. Mr. John T. Clyne, Joliet, Ill. Dear Mr. Clyne: Yours of the 2nd instant is at hand and noted. I will see Mr. Canon in connection with the matter you mention. I will gladly assist Martin in any manner possible. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 66 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1898. Mr. B.F. McCaully, 1327 H Street H Street N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear sir: I enclose herewith my check for twenty-four ($24) dollars in payment of your bill also enclosed. Kindly receipt and return the same. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 67 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Hon. George E. Foss, House of Represent tives, Washington, D.C. My dear George; Will you please tell me something of the writer of the enclosed letter, L.E. Woodbury. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure., 68 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. Walter H. Nye, 2348 State Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Nye: Yours of the 3rd instant is at hand and noted. I enclose you a letter to Mr. C.U. Gordon, Postmaster, as requested. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosuer. 69 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Hon. Charles U.Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Gordon: This will introduce to you Mr. Walter H. Nye, who was formerly employed at the Headquarters of the National Republican Committee in Chicago. If you can see your way clear to give him some sort of a position I will be greatly obliged. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 70 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. E.H. Pearson, Globe National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Pearson: Yours of the 4th instant, relative to Colonel Reed, is at hand and noted. I do not know what the outcome in this matter will be but I am inclined to think that Col. Reed’s chances for appointment are somewhat doubtful. I am glad to know that the business of the bank is improving. There is nothing new from Manila yet, but that is not surprising in view of the fact that the cable is cut. I will write you again this afternoon in connection with other matters. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 71 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you please see that the enclosed letters, relating to the applications of Dr. Dodge , of Ohio, and Miss Virginia Dodge, come to the attention of the President at the proper time. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 2 enclosures. 72 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. A.C. Thompson, Room 18, Kellogg Building, Washington, D.C. My dear Judge: Your letter of the 6th instant, enclosing check for twenty-five dollars ($25) you contribution to the Smith fund, is at hand and noted. Please accept my thanks for your kindness in behalf of Mr. Smith’s family. It is fully appreciated, I assure you. Trusting that you are well, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 73 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1898. Mr.J.M.Loffland, 1009 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Mr. Loffland: Enclosed find a letter to Col. Whittemore , as requested. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure.74 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. George W. Burton, National Bank of La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis. My dear Mr. Burton: Yours of the 2nd instant is at hand and noted. If the new Bonds are issued I have arranged to have your bank designated as a Temporary depositary of the United States . this is the first step , and a very long one, towards its designation as a permanent depositary. I trust that you are well and prospering, and with haste, I subscribe myself, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 75 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. D.G.Wing, American Exchange National Bank, Lincoln, Neb. Dear Dan: I have arranged for the designation of the American Exchange National Bank, of Lincoln, as a temporary depositary of the United States, provided the new bond issue is made. After your designation as a temporary depositary we can take up the question of having the bank named as a permanent depositary, which will be more difficult, in view of the fact that no large amounts of public money are handled at Lincoln. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 76 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Col. James M. Whittemore, Frankford arsenal, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Colonel: It give me pleasure to commend to you Mr. J.M. Loffland, who is now employed in the Arsenal under your charge as mechanic. Mr. Loffland is a young man of the highest character and is also an extremely competent and efficient workman. If you can see your way clear to retain his services I am sure such action will be in the interest of the governmental service. I trust you may be able to do so. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 77 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. A.J. Dougherty, Collector of Internal Revenue, Peoria, Ill. My dear Mr. Dougherty: Yours of the 4th instant is at hand noted. I realize what you say about Mr. Tull. If in your judgment his employment will not inure to the best benefit of the public service I certainly cannot consistently urge it. The chances for securing a position here, as you know, are very small. Please bear Flynn in mind, and if in the meantime it transpires that these position will not be exempt from the operation of the civil service law I will see what I can do for him here. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 78 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. Ernest Hilgard, Belleville, Ohio. My dear Mr. Hilgard: Yours of the 26th ultimo is at hand and noted and I have taken pleasure in again calling the attention of the Post Office Department to your matter. I do not know what effect it will have but hope that you will eventually succeed. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 79 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Hon. J.L. Bristow, Post Office Department. My dear Bristow: Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Ernest Hilgard, of Belleville, Ill. I trust you may be able to give this matter favorable consideration. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 80 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. B.B. Ray, The Ebbitt House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Ray: I will be glad to see you at the office at 4:30 [HANDWRITTEN] if you arrive in time to come at that hour. If not, I will be pleased to see you at my house, 1337 K Street, any time on Sunday. Bring Mr. Callahan with you if he is here. There are some matters which I wish to see you both about. With kind regard, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 81 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President. My dear Mr. Porter: Enclosed please find letter from Hon. John F. Lacey, Commending Mr. George Williams, of Evanston, Ill., for appointment as Second Lieutenant, which I trust you will see comes to the attention of the President at the proper time. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 82 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. C.L. Williams, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Williams: Yours of the 3rd instant is at hand and noted. I have spoken to General Corbin several time in reference to your boy but have not seen Col. Weston. As soon as the matter of commissions receives attention by the President General Corbin is to notify me in order that I may make another effort. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 83 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1898. Mr. H.J. Whitmore, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Whitmore: Yours of the [ILLEGIBLE] instant, in regard to a regiment of artillery from Nebraska, is at hand and noted. I will bring the matter to the attention of the War Department with my best recommendation, but do not know what the outcome will be. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 84 May 7th 1898 Globe Natl Bank Enclosed please find check J.W. McDonald for $1000.00 with which please credit my account. Resptly Charles G. Dawes 85 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. L.E. Woodbary, 207 East Kenzie Street, Chicago, Ill. Dear sir: Yours of the 23rd ultimo is at hand and noted. It is not my custom to make any recommendations to General McNulta, as he is responsible for the conduct of the business of his trust and it is impracticable for me to suggest to him names of persons for employment. You may show him this letter, however, with the statement that I will be pleased if it is possible for him to give you employment. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 86 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. J.C. Baldridge, Brown St. John Co., Room 57 Exchange Building, Unio Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Baldridge: Your letter of the 5th instant is at hand and noted. I will immediately take up the matter of the Palmyra post office with Senator Cullom and post you as to the results. There is nothing new in your matter as yet. I am expecting developments soon. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 87 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator: Enclosed please find a letter from J.C. Baldridge, of Chicago, in regard to the Palmyra post office. You are Senator Mason have recommended W.T. Grimmett. I do not know much of the situation myself but regard Baldridge as a level-headed man and therefore send his letter to you, with the request that if possible you reconsider your position, unless you are so pledged as to make it impossible. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 88 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, President, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. Sir: I have arranged with the Secretary of the Treasury for the designation of your bank as a temporary depositary of the United States in event of the expected issue and sale of Government bonds. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 89 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. W.W. Mills, President, First National Bank, Marietta, Ohio. Sir: I have arranged with the Secretary of the Treasury for the designation of your bank as a temporary depositary of the United State, in event of the expected issue and sale of Government bonds. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 90 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. E.H. Pearson, Vice-President, Globe National Bank, Chicago, Ill. Sir: I have arranged with the Secretary of the Treasury for the designation of you bank as a temporary depositary of the United State in event of the expected issue and sale of Government bonds. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 91 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. Morris M. Ogden, 2017 G Street, City. Dear sir: I am in receipt of you noted of the 6th instant, indicating your desire for an interview at my house. I will be glad to see you there any time it may suit your convenience to call. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 92 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Miss Mary W. Price, Potsdam, N.Y. My dear Miss Price: Your letter of the 5th instant is at hand and noted. I will carefully consider your brother’s claims to the appointment in question. There are many candidates for the place and I do not know whether it will be possible for me to comply with your wishes, but I assure you that it would be a pleasure if I could. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 93 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1898. Mr. W.H. Robinson, Mayville, N.C. My dear Mr. Robinson: Yours of the 4th instant, relative to Mr. Gordon, is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in writing you relative to my conclusions in this matter as soon as possible. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 94 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. W.B. Roberts, Care Hon. Charles U. Gordon, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Roberts: Yours of the 7th instant is at hand and note. I do not think there is any prospect of the appointment of Dr. Jenkins as Indian Inspector. I am sorry that this is the case but I really see no encouragement in the outlook. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 95 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Miss Alice G. Maitland, 1122 Washington Avenue, Denver, Col. My dear Miss Maitland: I am in receipt of your letter of the 5th instant and have taken pleasure in handing the enclosure, relative to Mr. Maitland, to the President. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 96 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President. My dear Mr. Porter: Enclosed please find a letter which I trust you will hand to the President at the proper time. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 97 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Hon. G.D. Meiklejohn, Assistant secretary of War, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Meiklejohn: I enclose herewith a letter from Mr. William K. McClintock, of Chicago, relative to his application for appointment as a staff officer. I trust you will give this matter most careful and favorable consideration. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 98 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. Charles E. Locke, Care National Association of Manufacturers, Room 80 Times Building, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Locke: Yours of the 7th instant, enclosing check for $250, covering the subscription of Mr. Beer and yourself to the fund for the benefit of the family of Joseph P. Smith, is at hand and noted. You will please accept my thanks as the representative of Mr. Smith’s friends for this evidence of your esteem and friendship for him. Please thank Mr. Beer for me and be assured that your kindness is fully appreciated. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 99 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 9,1898. Hon. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, ILL. My dear Mr. Gordon: Yours of the 6 th instant, in reagard to General Hawley, is at hand and noted.I have already taken occasion to speak to the President in the General’s behalf. Trusting that you are well and prospering, and with assurances of my personal regard, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 100 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C.,May 9,1898. Captain Lioyd S.McCormick, Seventh Cavalry, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. MY dear Captain: Yours of the 7th instant is at hand and noted.I wired you at Fort Hnachuca that I had the assurance of Ceneral Miles that he would arrange and Eastern detail for you. I think this matter will be consummated and that I can soon wire you to this effect. I will be very glad indeed to co-operate, if for any reason this arrange-ment with Ceneral Miles falls through. I will write you again in this connection and therefore suggest that you give me your address on receipt of this letter for the next two weeks. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 101 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 9,1898. General Nelson A.Miles, War Department, Washington, D.C. My dear General: I enclose you a letter from Captain Lloyd S.McCormick, of the Seventh Cavalry, concerning whom I have already spoken to you, and who is desirous of some detail which will bring him into the expected contes. As an especial personal favor to me I ask that you have this de tall made. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SINGATURE], Enclosure. 102 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C.,May 9,1898. Miss Lucy Dawes, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Aunt Lucy: I have serveral letters from you recently but for some reason I have neglected to answer them. I assure you they have been very welcome and their neglect by me has been due to no indifference. With kind regards, Your affectionate nephew, [SINGATURE] [HANDWRITTEN]. 103 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 9,1898. [SIGNATURE] General John MoNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: Yours of the 5th instant, together with telegram in regard to Mr.Wood, is at hand and noted. The letter I called to the attention of the President. His policy [HANDWRITTEN] to prefer the Regular Army and I do not know what the outcome will be. While I did whatever I could to have your desires carried out, to be one of the invading column in [ILLEGIBLE], I find that it is not with feelings of unmingled regret that I contemplate the failure of the effort. Your letter, relative to the rule which should govern the President in his adjustment of the relations of volunteers to the Regular Army officers I have submitted to Judge Day, and entrustedit to him for such use as he might deem proper. The views therein contained, expressed in your characteristic way, are such as immediately impressed me with their importance, and Judge Day as well. The matter of the Mustering officer at Springfield the War Department claims they have arranged for. I am to see them again in this connection to-morrow and will let you know as to the result. I note your purchase of fishing rod. You will please send me bill for the same. With kind regards, I subscribe myself, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 104 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. A. J . Doungherty. Peoria, Ill. My dear Mr.Doungherty: Your of the 7th instant, enclosing letter from Mr.Flynn, is at hand and noted. I thank you for your interest in him. I have arranged for his temporary appointment by the Commissioner of Internal Hevenue in connection with some extrs work, which will keep him busy until July first. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 105 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. Frank S .Burr, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Burr: Yours of the 5th instant is at hand and noted. I received a letter from Mr. Whitmore, Secretary of your organization, and went over the same with the Secretary of War. The outlook, however, for success at that time seemed discouraging. If you will pardon a suggestion, it would seem to me to be your beat plan to endeavor in every way possible to have Mr. Meikle John, the Assistant Secretary of War, press your case. He no doubt can be of more a sslstance to you than any one in this connection, and I am sure will do what he can. I will end eavor in every way to co-operate with you, but advise you to rely upon the [HANDWRITTEN] Secretary. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 106 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. Asa W.Waters, 1212 Girard Building, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Asa: Your of the 7th instant, with enclosure of check for seventy-five dollars, on account of loan made you, is at hand and noted. Please accept my thanks for the same. I am glad to know that you enjoy your Philadephia environment and also to receive such good accounts of you from your friends and associates there. It certainly has been a pleasure to me to have been of some assistance. With kind regards to your wife, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 107 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Mr. Samuel E. Magill, Go nsulate of the United States, Tampico, Mexico. Mr. Magill: Yours of the 3rd instant is at hand and noted. I will convey your congratulations to Secretary Day, Who is to dine with me this evening. I [ILLEGIBLE] you are getting along well and that you and your family will not be any the worse for the coming summer. I am glad to hear what you say about Farwell. With kind regards, Hastily. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 108 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1898. Hon. Charles Page Bryan, U.S. Minister, Rio Janeiro, Brazil. My dear Mr.Bryan: I have had your letters laid away in my desk for a long time in an end savor to get an opportunity to properly answer them. In the rush of the office I find them neglected and accordingly I dictate these few lines to let you know that I appreciate them and to thank you for your kind donation to the Joseph P.Smith. fund. I [ILLEGIBLE] your liking for Dawson and assure you that longer [ILLEGIBLE] will justify in a greater degree even the high words of prates which you now have for him. The country is of course naturally absorbed in the contemplation of the contest now going on. but the general confidence in the ultimate outcome is such that the ordinary operations of business and daily life are not appreciably disturbed. Some very kind things have been said about you recently in the papers, being copied from the Brazilian papers. I meant to have forwarded them to you but mislaid the papers. Your friends here are all well. Please remember me to Dawson and Seager, and believe me, as ever. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 109 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1898. General John Mo Nulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: The War Department tells me that they have now made a change in the Mustering Officer at Springfield, and that Captain Roberts has taken Captain Swift’s place. They state that there will be no prefers me of any kind or any other unfairness in the mustering in of troops. Hastily, yours, [SIGNATURE] 110 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1898. Hop. James H.Eckels, Commercial National Bank, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Eckels: The consideration of your letter of the 3rd instant, as well as the matter to which it pertains, have been delayed, as involving some personal investigation by myself and since my time has been so fully [ILLEGIBLE] with the current business of the office, the character and extent of which you yourself know so well. I do not wish to allow the bill of Gilbert & Fell without a personal examination into the matters to which it relates and I will try to do this as soon as possible Nothing is further from my wish than that any action which I may take shall be construed as a reflection upon you personally in any way; nor do I think that a difference of [ILLEGIBLE] on my part as to what constitutes ”a fair quantum [ILLEGIBLE]” should be so regarded. My only and eavor in all these matters is do that which is my dury as trustee of the interests involved and to pass upon these questions fairly and Without prejudice. I realize fully the wide latitude for the range of honest opinion in the appraisement of compensation for legal services, but what [ILLEGIBLE] action I may finally take will not be without a full examination into all the circumstances. I trust that you are enjoying your position and associations in 111 Chicago. The international contest has not as yet apprecisbly interfered with the general routine of the Treasury Department, but the War and Navy Departments are extremely active. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 112 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1898. Mr. J. J .Siddall, Station R Chicago, Ill. Dear Colonel: Yours of the 8th instant is at hand and noted. I think Congressman Mam has earned his renomination. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 113 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. R. C. Lawes, Evanston, Ill. Dear brother: Your letter of the 10th instant is at hand and noted. You had better secure the franchise at Winnetka and we will take care of the matter of the cost of the works afterward. It is well for you to get the approval of the council before you attempt to get the frontage consents. Your affect to rate brother. [SIGNATURE] 114 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. N. E. Roberts, Fairfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Roberts: Yours of the 5th instant is at hand and noted. It is my hope that when the exemption order is made that I will be able to do something along the lines you mention, but it is impossible to make any promise upon an uncertainty. When these exemptions are made I will do the best I can for you consistently. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 115 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Captain George F. Cooke, Fort Wingate, N.M. My dear Captain: Yours of the 6th instant is at hand and noted. While I regret that you will not come East for the present I fully realize the honorableness and strength of the reasons which impel you to this decision. Everything here is about as usual. I trust you keep well. [ILLEGIBEL] wife joins me with kind regards. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 116 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. W. C. Beer, Care National Surety Company, 346 Broadway, New York, M.Y. My dear Mr. Beer: Yours of the 9th instant, relative to the Urbana post office, is at hand noted. I am obliged for the information therein contained. I acknowledged to Mr. Locke the receipt of your kind contribution to the Smith fund, but now acknowledge it to you directly, expressing at the same time my appreciation of the generosity and sincerity of the friendship which prompts the action. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 117 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. Charles A. Ward, Care, Inland Ocean, West Superior, Wis. My dear Mr. Ward: Yours of the 7th instant, regarding W.H. Slack, is at hand and noted. It is very gratifying to hear your words of praise of Mr. Slack. There is no question that he will prove a credit to the department in his work. I congratulate you upon your own success and advancement. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. W. H. Cisne, Cisne, Ill. My dear Mr. Cisne: I have delayed answering yours of the 2nd instant to make inquiries in regard to the time the civil service order will probably be made. It is not probable that it will be delayed very much longer. The Department in which most of the exemptions will be made is the Post Office Department. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 118 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. James G. Cannon, Fourth National Bank, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Cannon: I will be at the Waldorf Hotel Saturday arriving there Friday night. I will make it a point to drop in on you sometime Saturday morning. My visit is a hurried one. Austin has been [HANDWITTEN] Chief of the Bureau of Statistics. It is too bad that his work cannot be kept up. With kind regards to your wife, I am, Hastily yours, [SIGNATURE] 119 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. H. M. Dunlop, Champaign, Ill. My dear Senator: The enclosed blank proxy was handed to me by Mr. Wilcox before sailing. It was my intention to forward it to you but in some way mislaid it. It occurred to me that you might desire to use this proxy at the next meeting of the State Central Committee and I therefore enclose it to you. If you do not desire to use it yourself please fill in the name of someone you think qualified to act. Trusting you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 120 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. George B. Swift, Security Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Swift: Yours of the 3rd instant, declining the bank receivership, is at hand and noted. I hope that some proper recognition may be made of your services hereafter and I will be very glad if it can be done through this department. I trust that you are well and prospering. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 121 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Personal. Mr. William R. Dawes, Lincoln, Neb. Dear Will: I notice the large rise in provisions, which necessarily makes quite a change in the invoice of the Packing Company. In all probability this year will be a very profitable one, and it may be well for you to defer negotiating with Raymond for the purchase of my stock for the present. Do not name him the price of forty cents on the stock in such a way that he can accept if the earnings increase and decline if the earnings decline. I think it will do no harm to postpone negotiations with him for the present. The probabilities are that I will be glad to sell the stock at the price named, but a good year in the packing business, like 1892, will make a great difference. Your commission went forward yesterday, and I suppose you have received it by this time. Yours, [SIGNATURE] 122 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. D. G. Wing, American Exchange National Bank, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Dan: Yours of the 9th instant is at hand and noted. I cannot tell now when I will be in Chicago but I expect to be there within the next month. I will let you know the time of my visit and trust you may be able to come on. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 123 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. W. L. Trenholm, American Trust Company, 100 Bradway, New York City. My dear Mr. Trenholm: I will be in New York on Saturday and will expect to call on you sometime in the morning. My visit is a hurried one. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 124 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. George W. Burton, National Bank of La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis. My dear Mr. Burton: Yours of the 9th instant is at hand and noted. I will keep the depositary matter in mind and should the bonds be issued and your bank named as a temporary depositary I trust I may be able to have the designation made permanent. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 125 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath, First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D. C. My dear Perry: I enclose a letter from my friend F. M. Kimmell, of McCook, Neb., whose appointment I was [HANDWRITTEN] instrumental in securing. I wish you would please give his matter your personal attention. He spoke to me once before about it. I trust you will do what you can to bring his matter about. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 126 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. Henry W.Cannon, Chase National Bank, New York City. My dear Mr. Cannon: I expect to be in New York on Saturday and will try to call on you for a few minutes in the morning. My address be at the Waldorf Hotel. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 127 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1898. Mr. Charles C. Upham, 2 Cortlanndt Street, New York City. My dear Upham: Yours of the 9th instant is at hand and noted. I have sent to the Navy Department for the map in question and asked that it be forwarded to you. It is barely possible that I will be in New York on Saturday at the Waldorf Hotel. With kind regards to Mrs. Upham. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 128 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Secretary: I enclose herewith a request from Mr. D.C. Upham, of New York City, for a copy of a survey mentioned therein. I shall esteem it a favor if you can find it practicable to send the same to him. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 129 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. A. B. Hepburn, City National Bank, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Hepburn: I will be in New York on Saturday and will try call upon you sometime in the morning. My visit is a hurried one, and I will stop at the Waldorf Hotel. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 130 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. Baina C. Dent, Del Prado Hotel, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Dent: Yours of the 8th instant is at hand and noted. The chances for your securing reinstatement by legislation are so extremely remote that I cannot consistently advise the attempt. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 131 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Personal. Hon. H. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Evans: Yours of the 10th instant, with enclosure of bank statement, is at hand and noted. Whenever the pension laws are so a mended as to provide for invalids of the description referred to we will have some candidates for presentation in addition to the one to which you’re attention has been called. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 132 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. S. H. Burnham, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Burnham: I have your letter of the 5th instant. I think I answered it before. I will keep the matter of the depositary in mind and in event the bonds are issued and the bank designated as a temporary depositary I will try to have the arrangement made permanent. I trust that you are well and prospering, and with kindest regards to Mrs. Burnham and the children, I am, As ever, yours, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 133 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. Henry N. Morris, Munising, [ILLEGIBLE]. My dear Henry. Yours of the 6th instant is [ILLEGIBLE] hand and noted. I looked up the matter to which you refer and find that the Department has decided not to make the appointment in question. I asked them to make a nose of their reasons, which I give you [ILLEGIBLE]. We are all well and trust you are likewise. I would be very glad indeed to come up and see you but it is extremely difficult for me to get away from Washington. Please give my love to all the children. Whenever Munising becomes a Port of Entry I will be glad to take up matter. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 134 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath, First, Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D. C. My dear Perry: I enclose herewith another letter from Mr. J. M. Sheets, of Paris, Ill., in regard to whom I wrote you recently. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 135 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. Mr. B. B. Ray, Railway Warehouse Commission, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Ray: I enclose herewith a letter from Mr. U. G. Hinman, which you left with me. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 136 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1898. Mr. A. E. Harvey, Lincoln, Neb. Sir: Your letters of the 10th and 11th instant, in regard to the suit for stock assessment against D. E. Thompson, is at hand and noted. I have received in this connection letters from several citizen of Lincoln recommending that the suit be dismissed, but they do not seem to relate to the question of fact and law, which are the only matters which you should take into consideration in determining the question of whether or not a suit should be brought. I believe you to be conscientious and upright and you may be assured that I will sustain you fully in these matters upon which you act from a sense of duty and in accordance with what you believe to be right and in the interest of the depositors of the bank. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 137 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1898. Mr. John H. Ames, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Ames: In reply to your personal letter of the 12th instant I will say that in the matter referred to take the same course as in all other words, upon the statement of law and fact presented by Mr. Harvey and acquiesced in by yourself, it seemed that there was such a claim in behalf of the Capital National Bank against Mr. Thompson as to make it the duty of this office to submit it for determination to the court before allowing it to be barred by the statute of limitations. I accordingly authorized the institution of the suit and can see no reason for reconsidering that action. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 138 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1898. Mr. S. H. Burnham, American Exchange National Bank, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Burnham: Your personal letter to me of the 11th instant, in relation to the suit proposed to be instituted against D. E. Thompson, is at hand and noted. I am glad to know of your loyalty to your friend and my friend Mr. Thompson. I have the highest admiration for his abilities and have always entertained for him a personal regard. I have not, however, been influenced in any way by any regard for what the feeling of the public may be in this matter, for it is of no concern to me and I would have no right to consider it. Upon a statement of fact drown up by Mr. Harvey, the attorney for the trust, coupled with the fact that the decision in the Stewart case indicates a liability, it becomes my duty as trustee for the depositors of the Capital National Bank to test the validity of this claim. It is a matter of much regret that the interests of any of my friends are involved in them questions which come before me for decision, but I can only do in all of them what I have always tried to do in connection with any questions which I have to decide, that is, to try as nearly as possible to carry out what I believe to be my 139 2 Duty. This letter is [ILLEGIBLE] to you in confidence and for you personally. Trusting that you are well and with love for your wife and family, I am, As ever, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 140 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1898. Mr. D. E. Thompson, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Thompson: Your personal letter of the 11th instant, in regard to the suit to recover an assessment on the stock of the Capital National Bank of Lincoln, which Mr. A. E. Harry, the Attorney for the Receiver has nothing is further from my intention then the doing of an injustice to you or to any one else in connection with the matter. In carrying out the duties of my office, which are often times perplexing, at all times it has been my effort to do that which was right and for the advantage of those of whose interests the law constitutes me the guardian and trustee. The statement of tact made to this office under which authority for the bringing of this suit was given, was made by Mr. Harvey, who has been for years the attorney for judgment the question involved was practically the same as that involved is the Stewart case, which has recently been decided, but which was in litigation at the time my predecessor passed upon the question of instituting suit against yourself. Mr. Harvey stated that he felt it his duty to bring the matter to my attention and to recommend that suit be brought. Upon this Statement of the facts, as presented by Mr. [ILLEGIBLE] 141 2 As verified by an examination of the records of the office, so far as possible, authority to bring the suit was granted and my decision must stand. The question of the relation of public sentiment to this matter is one which I have not considered at all and which I cannot consider, nor the personal opinions of any of my friends which are not based upon a close and careful examination of the facts. The only question which I have any right to ask myself is this: whether there is a claim of the depositors of this bank against yourself of such a nature that its validity should be determined by a court of law before the statute of limitations renders such a course impossible. In view of the statement of facts which is made by Mr. Harvey in connection with the decision in the Stewart case, I cannot reconsider the approval of such action. That this course seems necessary is a matter of regret to me, in view of our long years of association and warm friendship. Nothing would give me greater pleasure at any time that to forward your plans and purposes in any way I can consistently with idea of duty, but in this matter it is impossible for me to take any other course. I realize and regret that the institution as such a suit is distressing to you. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 142 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. To the President: I take pleasure in recommending for appointment to the army Major George D. Sherman, of Elgin, Ill., a gentlemen of the highest character and standing and a brave soldier in the last war. By his soldierly qualities he rose from the position of private to that of Major in the 36th Illinois Infantry, and at present is but fifty-three years of age and desirous of entering this war. In my judgment no more fit appointment could be made, and I commend Major Sherman to your favorable consideration. With great respect, [SIGNATURE] 143 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. Albert J. Beveridge, Indianapolis, Ind. My dear Beveridge: Your interesting letter an copy of your Middlesex address were duly received. On Sunday evening my wife and I dined at the White House and I read to the President that part of it in which you referred to him. He seemed much gratified at your expressions. I do not know upon what lines our policy as to the [ILLEGIBLE] and other acquired territory will shape itself. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see you connected with it in some responsible capacity. Trusting that you are well, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 144 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. John B. Jeffery, Union League Club, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Jeffery: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I will ask Senator Mason to notify you by wire of your confirmation in order that you may be mustered in at the earliest possible date. I congratulate you on your appointment. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 145 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. James R. Branch, Secretary, American Bankers’ Association, 20 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Branch: I find that the enclosed letter, written April 22nd in answer to your letter of April 15th ,was mislaid and not forwarded. It explains the delay, which must have seen unpardonable to you, in answering your kind invitation. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 146 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. General John McNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: Enclosed please find copy of a letter received from Gilbert & Fell together with a copy of my letter to them in reply. In any action which may be taken in this matter I trust it may be done in such a way as will not bring Mr. Eckels into the controversy. If the submission of the matter to Judge Grosscup in the way suggested by Gilbert’s letter will result in less publicity such a proceeding will have my approval. I consider the bill of Gilbert unjust and my sense of duty will not allow any other course than that which I have pursued. I have your letter regarding the Naval Reserves and I am glad to know that at last matters have turned out as you desire. Judge Day is anxious to go fishing but the condition of the international struggle is such that we may be disappointed. Your last letter, relative to the army, I have brought to Judge Day’s attention. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 147 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. General John McNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: Yours of the 13th instant, regarding Captain George W. Robey, is at hand and noted. If possible I will try to find something for him but it is the old story over again no places and numerous applicants. I received your telegram regarding Major Flynn and had the Department telegraph Coyne instructions accordingly. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 148 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Hon. Powell Clayton, United States Minister, Mexico, Mexico. My dear General: It gives me pleasure to state that I have appointed Mr. H. F. Auten as Receiver of two insolvent bakns at Tyler, Texas, at salary of $3500 a year. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 149 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. D. C. Frazier, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Frazier: Yours of the 13th instant, relative to a second call for troops and your desire for service in connection with the same, is at hand. You may be assured that I will do everything in my power to bring about the accomplishment of your desires should occasion arise. When Mr. Calhoun comes here I will talk matter over with him and will take up your matter in what seems to be the best way. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 150 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. E. C. Kreider, Jacksonville, Ill. My dear Mr. Kreider: Your letter of the 11th instant reached here during my absence. I have not had any success in securing an assignment such as you desire for your son. I will be glad to do what I can in his connection but advise you to take the matter up with the Senators, as the War Department depends upon the Senators’ endorsements where the appointments are from civil life. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Your friends, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 151 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. Russell S. Hubbard, Tradesmens National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. Sir: I have arranged with the Secretary of the Treasury for the designation of the Tradesmen National Bank as temporary depositary of the United States in the event of the expected issue and sale of United States bonds. You will be duly notified. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 152 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. Beecher B. Ray, Secretary, Railway Warehouse commission, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Ray: I have your telegram and letters from your friend, relative to the transportation matter. Of course we will do everything we can in this connection but my idea is that the President has another party in mind for the chief position. Your assignment, however, to this work as assistant will be arranged. Nothing would please me more than to see you have the chief position but I doubt whether it is possible to obtain it. I will let you know of any developments. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 153 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. C. L. Williams, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Williams: I am in hopes that I will soon be able to secure a commission of Second Lieutenant for your son, provided he passes the examination. I enclose you a copy of the rules governing examinations. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 154 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. J. M. Sheets, Paris, Ill. My dear Mr. Sheets: Enclosed please find a letter from Hon. Perry s. Hearth, which explains itself. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 155 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. F. M. Kimmell, McCook, Neb. My dear Mr. Kimmell: Enclosed please find a letter from Hon. Perry S. Heath, which explains itself. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 156 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. F. E. Coyne, Collector Internal Revenue, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Coyne: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. The appointment of Major Flynn is made under the civil service rules for emergency purposes by the commissioner of Internal Revenue, acting under instructions from the Secretary of the Treasury. Major Flynn carried my Uncle off the field of battle and saved his life. As soon as any modification of the civil service rules is made I hope to find him a position elsewhere. As it is his services in connection with your department will continue until July first. The modification of the civil service rules will be made within a few days now, as I understand it. I do not know anything in particular of their nature. My understanding is that they are more general in the Post Office Department and that there are not so many in the Treasury Department. I will be glad to let you know as soon as I have anything definite. Trusting that you are well and prospering, I am, as ever, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 157 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. Walter M. Woodward, Salina, Kansas. My dear Mr. Woodward: Yours of the 13th instant is at hand noted. I greatly regret to say that it seems impossible for me to secure any position for you here in connection with the Departments. Trusting that you are well, and with kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 158 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. Chester I. Long, Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Dear Mr. Long: Yours of the 10th instant, relative to the appointment of Mr. Jobes, is at hand and noted. Please accept my thanks for your letter. I congratulate you upon your nomination and sincerely trust I may have the pleasure of welcoming you here after your election. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 159 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Hon. W. L. Trenholm, North American Trust Company, New York City. My dear Mr. Trenholm: I write to express my thanks for the extreme kindness and courtesy shown by you to my friends and myself during my recent visit to New York. The recollection of our association there with you and your friends will be treasured and I trust that and opportunity may be given me here to reciprocate your kindness. Thanking you again, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 160 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. W. A. Loffland, 611 Fourth Street, Marietta, Ohio. Dear Mr. Loffland: Yours of the 14th instant is at hand and noted. I am sorry to say that it seems impossible for me to secure you a position. The civil service law renders the accomplishment of your request practice ally impossible. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 161 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Walsh: Yours of the 13th instant is at hand and noted. While it is out of the question for me to alter my decision as to Iowa it may be possible that I can use the party in question in some other connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 162 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Hon. Bradford Rhodes, 78 Williams Street, New York City. My dear Mr. Rhodes: Yours of the 12th instant, regarding the meeting of Group No. 6 of the New York State Bankers’ Association on June 3rd , is at hand and noted. Your thoughtfulness and kindness in this connection is thoroughly appreciated and I thank you. It is impossible, however, for me to attend. You may be sure that I deeply regret this. Trusting that you are well and prospering and I will see you here occasionally, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Hon. Joseph H. Manley, Augusta, Maine. My dear Manley: Please let me know when you are likely to be in Washington again. I would like to have a conference with you for a short time. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 163 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. General R. R. Dawes, Marietta, Ohio. My dear father: Your letter of the 14th instant, regarding the application of M. D. Knox, is at hand and noted. I also received a letter from Knox himself which I have answered. I do not think it is possible for me to be of any assistance to him, in view of the great pressure from Illinois for such positions. I would be glad to aid him but the situation is as stated. We are all well here, and I find myself quite busy these days. Your affectionate son, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 164 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. Hon. P. S. [ILLEGIBLE] U. S. Judge, [ILLEGIBLE] Building, [ILLEGIBLE]. My dear Judge: [ILLEGIBLE] Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 165 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller [ILLEGIBLE] Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1898. [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] , Washington, D. C. My dear sir: Mc. C. A. [ILLEGIBLE], of Chicago, is a candidate for the position of [ILLEGIBLE] of the Branch Printing Office in the [ILLEGIBLE] Department. It gives me pleasure to recommend Mr. Vaughan for this position. Your personal acquaintance with him makes it unnecessary for me to speak of his character and reputation, but I want to say that I will regard it as a personal favor if you can see your was clear to complying with his a wishes. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 166 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. General John M. Wilson, Chief of Engineers, U. S. A., War Department, City. My dear General: I take pleasure in calling to your attention the enclosed letter from L. W. Fogg, who is very anxious to obtain a position in the Engineer Corps of the Army. It affords me pleasure to recommend Mr. Fogg to you and I believe that his connection with the Department would inure to the benefit of the service and that his appointment would be creditable in every way. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 167 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. Col. Henry D. knox, Camp Bushnel, Ohio. My dear Colonel: Yours of the 12th instant is at hand and noted. While I would be glad to aid you in any way possible I do not think I can be of assistance in the matter you mention. I am urging one or two Illinois friends for such appointments and if I am successful, can certainly ask for no more from the President. It unsuccessful, it would be impossible for me to succeed in your matter as, it would be an Ohio appointment. I wish it were possible for me to do something but the outlook is very discouraging. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 168 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. Mr. L. W. Fogg, First National Bank Building, Latrobe, Pa. Dear Mr. Fogg: Yours of the 12th instant is at hand and noted. I would be very glad indeed to be of assistance to you if it were in my power. I have taken pleasure in recommending you to the War Department but the pressure there is so overwhelming that I am doubtful as to whether it will be of any special aid. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 169 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. The Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Marietta, Ohio. Gentlemen: It is with much regret that I find myself unable to accept your kind invitation to the Twenty-eighth Annual Reception of your Chapter on May 19, 1898. Trusting that the occasion may be a pleasant one and thanking you for your invitation, I am, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 170 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. Mr. Lyman Abbott, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. My dear Abbott: Your letter of the 16th instant, in reference to Mr. Frederick C. Manvel, of New York, is at hand. Your high words of commendation are noted. I do not know of any opening at present in which we could avail ourselves of his services as the civil service law takes such appointments out of our jurisdiction. It would give me great pleasure to be of assistance to Mr. Manvel should an opportunity occur, both upon your account and his own. Trusting that you continue well, I am, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 171 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. Mr. J. Peck, Newcomerstown, Ohio. My dear Mr. Peck: Your letter of the 17th instant is at hand and noted. I can be of no assistance to you in connection with your natter as it is entirely within the jurisdiction of the Representatives from Ohio. I would be glad to be of assistance but it seems out of the question. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 172 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1898. General Nelson A. Miles, War Department, Washington, D. C. My dear General: Enclosed please find a letter from Captain McCormick in answer to one I wrote him telling him that I hoped you could be of assistance to him. If possible, I wish the Eastern de tall for Captain McCormick could be arranged as it will be a great disappointment to him after his long years of service if he does not have some opportunity in the present contest. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 173 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1898. Messrs Pearce & Lawton, 2710 M Street N. W. City. Gentlemen: I enclose my check for sixty-seven dollars and seventy-five cents($67.75) in payment of your bill of April 30th , also enclosed. Kindly receipt and return the bill. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 174 Washington, D.C., May 3, 1898. Three Daily and Sunday Six Charles G. Dawes, Treasury Department Washington, D. C. 175 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1898. The Union League Club, Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen: Enclosed please find my check for two dollars ($2) in payment of the enclosed bill, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. [HANDWRITTEN] 176 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. General John M. Wilson, Chief of Engineers, U. S. Army. My dear General: Your kind letter of the20th instant in answer to mine of the 19th , is at hand and noted. You will please accept my sincere thanks for your courtesy in this matter, which I assure you is thoroughly appreciated. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 177 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. L. W. Fogg, First National Bank Building, Latrobe, Pa. My dear Mr. Fogg: I enclose herewith the reply received from the Chief of Engineers of the U. S. Army to my letter recommending appointment in the Corps of Engineers. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 178 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1898. Mr. E. W. [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Chicago, Ill. My dear sir: I enclose herewith my check for forty dollars ($40) in payment of my semi-annual dues to The Chicago Club, as per your circular notice of May 1st. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the same. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 1 enclosure. 179 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. William B. Akers, Attorney at Law, 157 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Akers: I have your letter of the 19th instant, relative to the Illinois regiment of colored soldiers. I am just starting for the War Department with your letter, where I will most earnestly urge that these troops be called into service. Thanking you for calling my attention to this matter and assuring you of my most earnest co-operation, I am, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 180 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. Edward S. Taylor, 155 Washington Street, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Taylor: Yours of the 17th instant is at hand, relating to the matter of the appointment of Walter K. Clark as Assistant Engineer in the Navy. I will take this matter up and endeavor to assist him in any way I can. I have sent his letter to the Secretary of the Navy and will follow it up with a personal call and then notify you as to the situation. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 181 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Gordon: Yours the 17th instant, regarding General Hawley, is at hand and noted. He has called upon me since the receipt of your letter. I congratulate you upon your able address to the letter carriers, which I have read with pleasure. Please give me the date of your wedding, as I am thinking of accepting an invitation to speak at Detroit on June 22nd . My recollection is that your wedding day is the 23rd . If so, I can go over. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 182 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. U. G. Hinman, President, Illinois State Federation of Labor, Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Hinman: Your letter of the 15th instant, relative to Mr. Ray, was the more welcome because of the fact that he had already been nominated to the Senate as Paymaster of the U. S. Army, with the express intention of the President of the United States to use him in connection with the transportation of troops. Connection with it will be of great responsibility and importance. It is my own desire to see him placed in charge of it. I am glad to know your high opinion of Mr. Ray, which is shared in all respects by myself. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 183 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. Charles S. Lippincott, Phenix National Bank, New York City. Dear sir: Yours of the 19th instant is received and noted. It would not be proper to advertise your bank as a depositary until it has been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as such, which will not occur until the expected bond issue has been made by Congress. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 184 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. R. C. Dawes, Northwestern Gaslight & Coke Co., Evanston, Ill. Dear brother: Enclosed please find a letter which you will answer, but on no account give him a list of your customers. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 185 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Dr. George A. Zeller, Peoria, Ill. My dear Doctor: Your of the 17th instant is at hand and noted. I regret that I do not know of any opening just now, but if I learn of anything will write you. I will see Congressman Graff in this connection. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 186 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. Joseph V. Graff, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Graff: Enclosed is a letter from Dr. Zeller. I wish you could secure something from him. If you will drop in my office the next time you are in the Treasury Department we will talk over the situation. Hastily, your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 187 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. James G. Cannon, Fourth National Bank, New York City. My dear Cannon: Yours of the 190th instant is at hand and noted. It is my intention to be present at the meeting at Detroit and unless something of unlooked for importance should prevent I expect to be with you on that occasion. I expect to have Mrs. Dawes with me and we will take pleasure in meeting you and your wife. We have promised to attend the wedding of a friend at Chicago on the 23rd of June. Whatever I may have to say will consume about five minutes. With kind regards, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 188 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. E. B. Dana, Muskegon, Mich. My dear Mr. Dana: I have your pleasant letter of the 17th instant, regarding Mr. William B. McLaughlin, and thank you for it and the kind expressions contained therein. I have heard of your enterprise and activity in Michigan with much pleasure and congratulate you upon your success. My wife and I are planning to go to Marietta to attend commencement next month and from there we go to Detroit for a day. You would enjoy a visit to Marietta, and I trust we shall see you there then. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 189 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. John C. Buckner, 3646 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Buckner: I have taken up your matter with the War Department and will let you know as to the result later. In the event of a second call for troops there may be some opportunity such as you mention. with kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 190 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. George D. Meikle John, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Meikle John: The enclosed letter is from Major John C. Buckner, one of the leading colored men of Illinois. Please let me know the situation in regard to the matter which he mentions. I wish that some such opportunity might be granted to him. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 191 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. William H. Hainline, Macomb, Ill. My dear Hainline: Yours of the 14th instant, in regard to the matter of free delivery and clerk hire in your office, is at hand and noted. It gives me great personal pleasure to call this matter to the attention of my friend Mr. Heath, and I have no doubt that beginning with the next year he will be able to grant your request. I knew of your appointment to the post office at Macomb and learned the news with much gratification. You were one of the early and consistent friends of President McKinley, and in common with so many of us, are prouder of that fact now than ever. Please accept my kind regards and believe me, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 192 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath, First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D. C. My dear Perry: Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. William H. Hainline. Hainline was a member of the State Central Committee and was one of our kind in the preliminary fight for instructions for McKinley in Illinois. He has been a true friend of the President under all circumstances and I do hope that you can see your way clear consistently with the good of the service to grant the request that he makes. I will regard it as an especially personal favor to myself. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 193 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. W. H. Cisne, Cisne, Ill. My dear Mr. Cisne: Yours of the 14th instant is at hand and noted. My latest in formation is that there will be no change in Mr. Nixon’s office in regard to the place suggested, but there is no certainty of this until the deed is finally done. As this long expected order must soon come we will know soon what action the situation will dictate. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 194 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. Cyrus Leland, Topeka, Kansas. My dear Mr. Leland: Your telegram o the 16th instant, regarding the brigadiership, was duly received and acted upon by me. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 195 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. T. K. Jamieson, Clerk, Appellate Court, Chicago. Ill. My dear Doctor: In connection with your telegram, received by me upon my return from New York, I called attention to colonel Wood’s matter in the best way I could. I had already endorsed FitzSimons and others, and think that the small influence I have was pretty well diluted but was cheerfully given. Everything moves along here as usual, except in the War and Navy Departments, where the greatest activity prevails. I am in popes the balance of the Illinois troops will be called on soon. With kind regards, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 196 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Walsh: Your telegram of the 16th instant, relative to Col. H. T. Reed, is at hand and noted. I had already presented Col. Reed’s matter to the President. My own idea is that Colonel Reed’s chances for appointment are not very encouraging. The impression prevails that the President will appoint no more brigadiers at present but leave the vacancies to be filled by promotion for services rendered. With kind regards, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 197 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. B. G. Dawes, Newark, Ohio. My dear Brother: Your telegram of the 17th instant was duly received and noted. I would not purchase the Wilson stock just yet, until you get a little further along with your other payments, then it might be a good idea to buy. Have you traded any of your bonds for stock or sold any of the bonds yourself? I have not yet had time to draw up the prospectus for Uhrlaub but will try to get at it soon. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE] 193 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 21,1898. Mr.A.W.Clancy, Care American Bank company, Chicago,Ill. My dear Major: In accordance with your telegram of the 17th instant I have taken pleasure in speaking to the Secretary in relation to the appointment in question. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SINGATURE]. 199 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 21,1898. Mr.J.H.Pearson, Globe National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Pearson: Your letter of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I am obliged to you for your explanation and will take pleasure in talking the matter over when I see you in Chicago. There is every indication in connection with the business of this office that the bond issue, if made, will be very largely oversubscribed. It will be a great evidence of the strength of the Government credit and stability if such proves the case. I am quite busy now in connection with the settlement of some of the larger matters involved in the Chestnut Street National Bank of Philadelphia, but I am in hopes that eventually a large savings will be secured out of the Record property. Please give my regards to your son and Mr. Moulton and believe me, As ever, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 200 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., May 21,1898. Mr.B.J.Bheridan, Wellington, Kansas. My dear Mr. Bheridan: Your letter, enclosing a subscription of $25 for fund for the benefit of the family of Mr. Joseph P. Smith, of Ohio, is at hand and noted. You will please accept my thanks in behalf of Mr. Smith’s friends for your kindness. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 201 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. Thomas B. Kelly, Paola, Kansas. Dear Mr. Kelly: You will please accept my thanks for your contribution to the fund for the benefit of the widow and children of the late Joseph P. Smith, of Ohio, In behalf of Mr. Smith’s friends I thank you for your generosity. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 202 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. Edwin F. Brown, Corner Jackson & Clinton Streets, Chicago, Ill. My dear Edwin: Yours of the 18th instant, enclosing letter from Arthur L. Currey, is at hand and noted. I have Mr. Currey’s name on my list of approved attorneys and expect to forward him business from time to time. I do not know how much this will amount to. The claims are sent to the attorneys on the list in rotation. There does not happen to be so much business now in the West as in the East, but I will do Whatever I can for Mr. Currey in this connection With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 203 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. H.A.Kumler, Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Kumler: I was pleased to receive your telegram of the 15th instant in regard to our mutual friend Mr. Ray. I assure your is will do what I can in his behalf, as I consider him a man of marked ability and trustworthiness who will make his mark in the world. Trusting that you are well and prospering With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 204 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. W.A.Northcott, Greenville, Ill. My dear Governor: I have your letter of the 16th instant, regarding Mr. Lemuel Adams, who is now connected with the treasury Department. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Adams and esteem him highly. His record is that of a very efficient man and I will be glad to aid him in every way that I can consistently. At present, however, I do not see any opening such as the one you mention, but will be glad to keep the matter in mind. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 205 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. William G. Edens, Care Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Edens: Your letter and telegram relative to the arbitration bill and General Schmitt , were duly received, and it gave me pleasure to do what I could in these matters. I have been very busy, as you can imagine, and have somewhat neglected my personal mail. You will therefore pardon the brevity of this letter and accept my most cordial regards. Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 206 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. Frank S. Burr, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Frank: I have taken up your matter with the War Department and will try to have some action taken in connection with your telegram of the 13th instant, I do not know whether or not I well succeed but will do the best I can. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 207 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. W.A.Loffland, 6114th Street, Marietta, Ohio. Dear sir: Yours of the 18th instant is at hand and noted. I do not think it will be possible to secure an appointment for you in connection with the place mentioned, but will talk it over with Mr. Bromwell when he calls. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 208 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. F.J.Calhoun, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Calhoun: Your letter of the 15th instant has just reached me. Relative to Tull I have the inexpressible happiness of stating that he will write no more letters for the next six weeks, as I have had him appointed temporary Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for Baltimore. His commission will expire July l, however, and we may then expect another epistolary deluge. I presume you have noticed the appointment of Ray as paymaster in the U.S. Army. Matter run along smoothly here. Judge Day bears his new honors with the modesty which is one of his pronounced characteristics. The weather has got a little warm here and the indications are that the summer will be pretty warm. We are looking forward to seeing you very soon. On the 21st of June I have agreed to go to Detroit and will try to get over to Gordon’s wedding on the 23rd. I hope it will be possible for you to be there. I will take up Capt. Jenkin’s matter at Sullivan. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 209 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. J.L.Bristow, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Bristow: Enclosed Please find a letter from out friend W.J.Calhoun about the Sullivan post office. It would seem quite important to us that Captain Jenkins be appointed and, if possible, I wish you would let me know the situation in regard to this. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 210 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. N.E.Roberts, Fairfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Roberts: Yours of the 18th instant is at hand. If you will reread my letter of the 12th instant you will find in it nothing but a statement that I would be glad to do all I can for you when the civil service exemptions are made. This I have always been glad to do but in event I am not successful I do not wish it said that I had broken any promise. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 211 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. R.M.Round, Postmaster, Columbus, Ohio. My dear Mr. Round: In behalf of Mr.Smith’s friends permit me to thank you for your action referred to in yours of the 19th instant. It is thoroughly appreciated I assure you. Wishing you every success in the administration of your most important office, I remain, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 212 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. B.B.Ray, Secretary, Railroad and Warehouse commission, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Ray: Yours of the 19th instant is at hand and noted. I will take up your matter immediately with the War Department and notify you by wire as soon as the nomination is confirmed. I will look up the bond matter for you and notify you. With kind regards, Your friends, [SIGNATURE]. 213 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Mr. Abner McKinley, 30 Broad Street, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. McKinley: Enclosed please find a letter written to me by Mr. Beecher B. Ray You might call this to the attention of your friends of the Surety Company. I have been very busy this week. Trusting we may see you here soon, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 214 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, My dear Senator: I have a letter from ray in which he says that some of the press notices of his appointment state that his rank is to be that of Captain instead of Major. I think it will be well for us to take up this matter with the department immediately, as General Corbin stated to you, as I understand it, that Mr. Ray’s rank was to be that of Major, carrying a salary of $2500. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 215 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. To the Honorable, The Secretary of the Navy. Dear sir: Enclosed please find a letter from Hon. Edward S. Taylor, of Evanston, Ill., concerning Mr. Walter K. Clark, who has passed an examination for Assistant Engineer in the Navy. I will esteem it a personal favor if in any you can assist Mr. Clark. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 216 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1898. Mr. Rufus C.Dawes, Evanston, Ill. Dear brother: Be Careful as to what arrangement you have in your franchise regarding the amount of construction work which you have to agree to do within the next year in order to secure the franchise. Please let me know as to what the cost will be will be of the work which they will demand to be done before definitely agreeing to that feature of the franchise. We are all well here. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE]. 217 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1898. Keen, Merchant tailer, 1810,F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear ,Sir: Enclosed please find my check for forty –five dollar ($45) in payment of your bill of May 19th, also enclosed, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosured, [illegible] 218 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Hon. H.A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secretary of the treasury. Dear Mr. Vanderlip: In reply to the letter of Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, here with returned relative to the request of Mrs. N.D. Pettigrew, of Sioux Falls, S.D, for the surrender to her by the Receiver of the Dakota National Bank of Sioux Falls, of a certain unrecorded release of a real estate mortgage on the residence of Mrs. Lasche, held by him, I beg leave to state that under date of the 15th instant the Receiver of the bank [ILLEGIBLE], in reply to his letter to this office in regard to this matter, was instructed as follow: “Inasmuch as the release was found as collateral attached to the note on John [ILLEGIBLE] at the time of the suspension of the bank, it will not be proper for you to surrender this release without an order of court. If the persons in interest desire this done, and if they will pay the expenses of submitting the case upon an agreed statement of facts, for the purpose of a ascertaining the rights in the premises, scould you voluntarily surrender this or any other asset without the facts being stated to the court and an order received to guide you in your action. As the above quoted instructions were give the Receiver since the parties in interest communicated with Mr. Noyes, it is suggested that he advise his correspondent to have Mrs. Pettigrew’s attorneys call again upon the receiver in regard to the matter and I have no doubt through the arrangement indicated a satisfactory settlement can be ranched. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Comptroller. Enclosure. 219 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. W.P. Halliday, Care city National Bank, My dear Mr. Malliday: I have the statement of you bank of the 5th instant and note its strong condition. I trust that are well and prospering and that you will have occasion sometime to visit Washington. With kind regards to your daughter, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 220 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. E.A. Bigelow, Queens Hotel, Toronto, Canada. My dear Mr. Bigelow: Yours of the 21st instant is at hand and noted. I will see the President in connection with the matter again. I think it will do no harm for your friends to address him in such manner as you deem beat. The situation relative to these matters is very discouraging, there being such a tremendous press and competition for places. I have, however, done whatever I could to present your matter in the proper way to the president and will be glad to it up again. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 221 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. M.B. Bailey, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Bailey: Yours of the 20th instant is at hand and noted. There have been several appointments of paymasters made from Illinois, the circumstances connected with which I have not known of, save in one instance. Senator Cullom and I have discussed your matter together and we are both anxious to do whatever we can in connection there with. I will see the Senator and with him will make another effort in this matter. With kind regards, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 222 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. John Llynch, jr., Olney, Ill. My dear Lynch: Yours of the 18th instant, in regard to your brother, is at hand and noted. I have undertaken so many commissions in connection with appointments to the army that I doubt whether my assistance would be of any value to your brother. I will gladly do what I can, however, in this connection. There is a tremendous competition, however, fur such appointments. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 223 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. Alexander H.Revell, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Revell: Your letter of the 20th instant, regarding the mater the matter of the appropriation for the Paris Exposition, has most careful attention. I will call the attention of Mr. Cannon and General Grosvenor both to your letter and after they have gone over it I will submit it to the President. Everything here is about as usual. We are disappointed not to have you and your wife visit us this spring. Please give my love to your family. When I have seen the gentlemen referred to above I will write you again. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 224 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. Albert Watkins, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Watkins: Yours of Nay 19th is at hand and noted. I am glad to hear from you. I have no doubt that you will manage to get from the bank at Ponca enough to straighten up its present overdraft in this office. I shall endeavor to find some opportunity to use your services in connection with other maters and will write you in this regard as noon as anything develops. I am to know the bright prospects for the State and trust that tis return of prosperity may be permanent. Please give my love to your family and believe me, As ever, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 225 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. Rufus C. Dawes, Evannaton, Ill. My dear Brother: Yours of the 21st instant is at hand and noted. I guess Harry Hanna will do for the work, but I do not know whether he is as well adapted for soliciting as he is for some other employment. You are wise about keeping off the paved streets at Winnetka. You can lay your pipes up alleyways and make other plans for connection with houses along paved streets. It is above all things important to get the Winnetka franchise and that territory so covered as to secure it for our company. We are all well here and everything is as usual. Please give my love to your family, Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE]. 226 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. John W. Rodgers, Evanston, Ill. Dear Rodgers: Your of the 19th instant is at hand and noted. I inferred from what you said when here that you did not desire to examine any more insolvent banks and that you examined the one in St. Louis simply because of my urgent request. I therefore assigned the banks then due for examination to other examiners. It will be but a short time, however, before there will be some work of this nature and I will notify you immediately. Trusting that you are well and prospering. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 227 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. William K. McClintock, 77 Jackson Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. MeClintock: Your letter of the 24th instant is at hand and noted. I have taken occasion to call at the War Department again in connection with your matter. I have has no connection with the recant Illinois appointments, with one exception, and I am not informed as to the reasons for the action taken in these cases. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 228 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Hon. P.A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. My dear Vanderlip: Enclosed please find a letter from a young man who owes to your kindness to me his appointment. Please accept my thanks a again for your courtesy in this matter. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 229 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. William A. Dyche, Evanston,Ill. My dear Mr. Dyche: Your favor of the 21st instant is at hand and noted. I trust Mr. Wymond will find his employment congenial. I note your remarks relative to the salt Lake City matter. I suppose Evanston is very beautiful at this time of the year and I often wish that I could come there more frequently. With kind regards to Mrs. Dyche, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 230 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Mr. Edson Rich, Attorney at law, Omaha, Neb. My dear rich; Yours of the 19th instant, regarding the application of Albert N. Stewart for the position of National Bark Examiner, is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in considering his matter carefully, although the opportunities for appointments of this nature are very few at present. I trust that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 231 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1898. Hon.Shelby M. Cullom, U.S.Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Senetor: Enclosed you will please find a letter from M.B. Bailey. I wish you could succeed in securing Mr. Bailey some appointment, and assure you that I will very gladly co-operate in any possible way. It may be best for us to call on the War Department again in this connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. [HANDWRITTEN] 232 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. A.W.Lane, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Lane: Your letter of the 18th instant is received, and I note what you say in commendation of Mr. A.M. Stewart, of Chicago, in connection with his application for appointment as national Bank Examiner, and will give the same careful consideration when an opportunity occurs. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 233 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. John C. Allen, Monmouth, Ill, My dear Mr. Allen: Your Letter of the 21st instant is at hand and noted. I will be very glad to bear the matter you mention in mind. At present I do not know of any opening, but will let you know if any developments occur. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 234 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Hon. A.W. Field, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Field: Your letter of the 21st instant, regarding the application of professor Saylor, of Lincoln, for the position of Superintendent of Indian Schools, is at hand and noted. It will give me pleasure to do what I can to assist him, and I have already spoken to the Secretary in this connection. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 235 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. James R. Branch, Secretary, American Bankers’ Association, 100 Broad Street, New York City. My dear Mr. Branch: Your letter of the 23rd instant in at hand and noted. It will give me much pleasure to see you when next in New York, and I trust I may have that pleasure before long. Thanking you for your courtesy, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 236 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. General Nelson A. Miles, War Department, Washington, D.C. My dear General: Your kind letter of the 21st instant, informing me that you have issued an order directing Captain McCormick to report at Tampa, is at hand and noted. You will please accept my sincere thanks for your kindness and courtesy in this matter. I wish you would please keep Major Conrad, of the 18th, and captain McCormick, of the 7th, in your mind, and, if possible, aid them to some promotion when it is consistent with military duty. Again thanking you, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 237 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. Aaron H. Buckstaff, Buckstaff Brothers, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Buckstaff: Your letter of the 21st instant is at hand and noted. The competition for the position of Paymaster is something overwhelming. In this connection I have undertaken so much for my Illinois friends that my assistance would be worth very little. However, whatever I can do for you will be done gladly, but the outlook is very discouraging. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 238 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. Thomas J. Donovan, 108 I Street N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Donovan: Your letter of the 23rd instant reached me this morning. I am sorry to say that I noticed yesterday that the Consul at Vladivostok, Russia, had been named. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 239 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Miss [HANDWRITTEN] Dawes, Marietta, Ohio. Dear Aunt Lucy: Enclosed please find a letter for your collection from General Miles. Please show the same to Father , as it was in response to a letter from him commending Captain McCormick that I secured action. I have been so busy that I have not written home much lately but expect to be there for a day or two during commencement. Your affectionate nephew, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 240 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1898. Mr. William H. Hainline, Macomb, Ill. My dear Mr. Hainline: Enclosed please find a letter from the first Assistant Postmaster General, Mr. Heath. Please call my attention to this matter on the first of July and think I can arrange it for you without any question. Mr. Heath will be very glad to this at the earliest possible moment. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 241 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1898. Mr. George D. Saxton, Canton, Ohio. My dear Mr. Saxton: At the suggestion of President McKinley I write you in connection with a position which is at present at my disposal and which I will be glad to have you accept if you deem best. In order to lessen the expenses of their administration I am removing the assets and business of some of the inactive receiverships of insolvent national banks throughout the country to this office, and have appointed as Receiver hare of such institutions Hon. J.F. Aldrich, who will require the services of a clerk and accountant in the transaction of his business He can allow a salary of $2000 a year for the word. I have advised with Mr. Aldrich in this connection and he will be glad to have you take this position. If you accept it you can came here and enter upon your duties at once. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 242 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1898. Mr. George H. Earle, jr., Receiver, Chestnut Street National Bank,[SIGNATURE] Philadelphia, Fa. My dear Mr. Earle: I have at last formulated a plan for the accomplishment of our desire to protect the creditors of the Chestnut Street national Bank in the matter of their interest in the Record stock held as collateral to the sincerely loans and the Bank’s claim upon the Record Company’s note. To my mind the solution has become simple. In order that we may go over this fully and carefully I will have to request you and Mr. Cooke to meet me here at your convenience this week. I will wire Mr. Lynch this evening to be in readiness to respond to a telegram to come here and will fix the date of his arrival at such time as it may suit the convenience of yourself and Mr. Cooke. Under this plan all difficulties seem eliminated and the transaction will be such as will commend itself to all parties in interest and in nowise interfere with the moral and legal rights of the minority stockholders of the Record Company. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 243 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. Thomas L. Joy, Centralia, Ill. My dear Mr. Joy: Yours of the 24th instant is received. I wired your this morning that the position your son was to receive in that at Sonneberg. I saw the notice in the newspapers to which you refer and had the same impression that you had, but upon telephoning to the Department was informed by Mr. Chilton that the arrangement was for Sonneberg and not for Solingen; that he had your son’s matter in mind and had secured the ratification of Judge Day in connection with it, and that there would be nothing to interfere with the carrying out of the arrangement on July 1st . With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 244 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Gordon: Your letter of he 23rd instant is at hand. I have accepted the invitations speak at the meeting of the National Association of credit men at Detroit, in accordance with a year ago. I think, however, had it not been for the opportunity to attend your wedding at the same time I would have broken my promise. While I realize fully the extent which I have burdened you with personal importunities, I am, as I have told you, under the greatest personal obligations to my cousin, Mr. William R. Dawes, of Lincoln, Neb. I had supposed that I had other arrangements made for him but there are reasons why I prefer not to carry them into effect. Perry tells me that there will be excepted for you in a very short time a position of Auditor for the Post Office at Chicago. As I understand him this will be an extra place, the compensation being fixed by the Post Office Department. As a particular personal favor to me I wish you would reserve this place for Will Dawes. Please let me know in regard to this matter. Accept my congratulations upon your work in the Seventh district. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 245 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. Chester M. Dawes, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co., Chicago, Ill. My Dear Mr. Dawes: Your letter of the 23rd instant is at hand and noted. You will please accept my thanks for your courtesy and kindness in the matter of the transportation. By-the-way, the colored man who first brought me a letter of introduction from you and who formerly served as butler in your father’s home here, has stuck to me ever since and I have now landed him as one of the messengers in this department. From the depths of poverty, so deep that he had to pawn all his earthly belongings to pay his railroad fare to Washington, he has bloomed forth a model of fashion. I trust you are well and prospering. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 246 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. J.W. Callahan, 7733 Emerald Avenue, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Callahan: Your letter of the 23rd instant is at hand and noted. At the time Mr. Ray telegraphed you we had under consideration the position of Superintendent of the Mint at New Orleans, a position paying $3500 a year. The president offered us a Pay mastership for Illinois. In this connection Mr. Ray wired you relative to the salary which you would be willing to accept, and upon your answering that you could not accept less than $5000 a year, Mr. Ray took this place at the suggestion of Senator Cullom and myself. It seems well nigh impossible to secure a place with a salary such as you have indicated. The Superintendency at New Orleans came nearest to it, but other plans have now been made in connection with that place. Whenever any opportunity in your connection develops I will take pleasure in letting you know. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 247 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. J.H. Easterday, Camp Rogers, near Tacoma, Washington. My dear Easterday: Your letter of the 18th instant is at hand and noted. I have taken pleasure in recommending you most earnestly to our mutual friend Mr. Meiklejohn, but do not know whether or not in the tremendous competition for places this will be of any avail. I congratulate you upon your patriotism and wish you every success. With kind regards. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 248 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. A.B. Regnier, Herington, Kansas. My dear Mr. Regnier: Commissions for raising troops are granted by the Governors of the different states and not by the War Department. I have referred your letter to the Secretary of War, Requesting careful attention to the same. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 249 May 27th 1898 Mitchell Harrison Philadelphia Pa. My dear Harrison: Enclosed please find draft for $5000.00 being a payment on the principal of the loan of $20000.00 held by you. Please send a receipt for same. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. With kind regards. Respectfully Charles G. Dawes 250 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1898. Mr. Smith D. Atkins, Freeport, Illinois. My dear Mr. Atkins: I have a copy of the Daily Journal, of Freeport, containing your speech at the Lincoln club, at Chicago, on the evening of May 19th, in which you recall the days of Lincoln. I was very greatly interested in this address. Your account of the conversation preceding the Lincoln and Douglass debate at Freeport, August 27,1858, is one which should come to the attention of all who admire the political discernment and ability of Lincoln. In addition to the noble qualities which endeared him to all, the sagacity of the man was something remarkable. I congratulate you upon your able address. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 251 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1898. Mr. W.F. Calhoun, Decatur, Ill. My dear Mr. Calhoun: Your letter of the 24th instant is at hand and noted. I will take your matter up with Mr. Heath to-morrow without fall. With kind regards, Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 252 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. John A. Childs, Postmaster, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Childs: Your Letter of the 24th instant is at hand and noted. I will endeavor to have the allowance made for the post office in accordance with your request. I trust I may be successful and will let you know in reference to the mater later. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 253 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. William B. Akers, 157 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Akers: Enclosed please find letter which I have received from the Assistant secretary of War relative to the call which I made upon him following your suggestion. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 254 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. W.H. Hainline, McComb, Ill. My dear Mr. Hainline: In further answer to your letter enclosed please find [HANDWRITTEN] which I have to-day received from Hon. Perry S. Heath. We will take up this matter after the first of July. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 255 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Porter: Enclosed please find telegram from Judge Gross cup, which I trust you will call to the attention of the President at the proper time. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 1 enclosure. 256 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Hon. George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Meiklejohn: Enclosed please find letter from our mutual friend Joseph H. Easterday, whose modest ambition I comment to your most careful and prayerful consideration. I trust you may be of assistance to Mr. Easterday in his plans. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 257 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. Alexander H. Revell, Wabash Avenue & Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Revell: Answering further your letter of the 20th instant I will state that I have seen Mr. Cannon and General Grosvenor and taken up the matter mentioned in your letter with them. General Grosvenor states that he has been misquoted in the papers and that he will earnestly support the Exposition bill. Congressman Cannon will also support the bill, but his ideas of the size of the appropriation are more conservative. The president has expressed himself to both these gentlemen on this subject, as both he and they informed me, and I think that on the whole the matter is in as encouraging a shape as could be expected amid such distracting environment. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 258 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. C.H. Bosworth, Springfield, Ill. My Dear Henry: I have taken up the matter of Captain Hamilton to the best of my ability and have written him in this connection. Trusting that you are well and prospering, Hastily, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 259 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. John A. Childs, Postmaster, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Childs: Yours, relative to Mr. Gould, is at hand and noted. In response to a request of Postmaster Gordon I had already mentioned Mr. Gould’s matter to the Post Office people, but find that action had already been decided upon and cannot be reconsidered. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 260 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Walsh: Yours of the 24th instant, relative to Mr. Gebberson, is at and noted. I will do whatever I can in connection with the matter and have already given the same my attention. I trust you continue well. When you take your eastern trip this summer is trust you may be able to come through Washington and bring Mrs. Walsh with you. I have about given up an earlier visit from you. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 261 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. Oliver P. Hubbard, Saint Michaels, Alaska. My dear Mr. Hubbard: Yours of the 18th instant is at hand and noted. I have endorsed your application to the President and Secretary Bliss, and trust something may come of the matter, but am not certain. Wishing you all prosperity in your new location, I am, with kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 262 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Hon. William L. Trenholm, North American Trust Company, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Trenholm: I have your letter of the 24th instant, in regard to Mr. Mason. I have taken up his matter with the War Department and with the President. I have already, however, sought so many favors in behalf of Illinois applicants for these positions that I doubt whether my co-operation is of any special value. Nothing would give me greater pleasure, I assure you, than to be of some assistance in this matter on your account. Trusting that you continue well, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 263 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. Ward B. Sherman, 77 Jackson Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Sherman: Your letter of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. No one at a distance can understand the press for the commissions to which you refer. If you do not receive one it certainly will not be becloud in this connection. With kind regard, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 264 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. To the honorable, The secretary of War. My dear sit: Enclosed please find a letter from my predecessor in office, Hon. William L. Trenholm, regarding Mr. Jarvis W. Mason. I earnestly comment Mr. Mason to you and trust you may be able to make some arrangement such as he desires. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure 265 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. John A. Bingham, Vandalia, Ill. My dear Mr. Bingham: Your letter of the 23rd instant is at hand and noted. You will please accept my thanks for the same. I appreciate all that you say and certainly will take pleasure in calling upon you hereafter when occasion requires. Trusting that your are enjoying the duties of your office, With kind regards, your friend, [SIGNATURE] 266 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. General John McNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: I have received the fishing rods from the Chubb Rod Company, for Judge Day, Mr. Calhoun and Myself. I have delivered the rod to Judge Day, and am holding the one for Mr. Calhoun until his arrival here. You will please accept out hearty thanks for your kindness and our hope that they portend a most pleasant and enjoyable trip this summer. I note with great regret that you have another one of your attacks and suppose that the hot weather is responsible for it. One of your trips into the country, however, has such a reviving and immediate effect that I suppose the next we hear you will be off for a week or so to recuperate. I had a very pleasant call with Judge Weldon last night and enjoyed meeting him very much. I took up the matter of the commission referred to in your former letter with the President when on a drive with him. I will let you know as to this later. As yet I have had no success with the [HANDWRITTEN] commission Business. Trusting that it may be otherwise in this instance. With kind regards, your friend, [SIGNATURE] 267 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. C.F. Lender, Centralia, Ill. My dear Mr. Lender: I sent you for your information the enclosed Memorandum which was given me by the Commissioner or internal Revenue. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 268 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Hon. William E. Alger, Consular Agent, Puerto Cortez, Honduras. My dear sir: I take pleasure in introducing to you Mr. Francis Vail Dunham, of Chicago, Who is now cow Connected with a Honduras Railroad Company. Mr. Dunham is a gentleman of the highest character and standing and I bespeak for him your kind consideration. Any courtesies extended to him will be regarded as a personal favor. With [HANDWRITTEN]. regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 269 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. A. Uhrlaub, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Uhulaub: I wish you would undertake to sell some of the first mortgage bonds of the Lansing Gaslight Company, of Lansing, Mich., in which I am to some extent interested with my brother, Mr. Beman G. Dawes. The bonded indebtedness of this company is but $75,000 and the net earnings, as you will notice in the enclosed statement, for the last six years has averaged nearly double the bond interest. As soon as the additional milage of mains can be laid the net earnings of the company will be nearly three times the bond interest. The bonds are a atraight first mortgage gecurity and are first class in every respect. My brother has some of these bonds now at the Chicago National Bank. You can examine them and see their form. He will forward you some for sale if you desire them. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 270 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. A. Uhrlaub, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Uhrlaub: In Connection with the letter to-day written you, asking you to undertake the sale of some of the first mortgage bonds of the Lansing Gaslight Company, the price to you will be 95 Cents and accrued interest, your commission to be the difference between the price and whatever may be obtained by you. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 271 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1898. Mr. George H. Earle, Jr., Receiver, Chestnut Street National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. [SIGNATURE] My dear Mr. Earle: I wish you and Mr. Cooke could See your way clear to make the time for a diversion of the earnings six years instead of five. I Street National Bank be paid in full, and in this connection I will figure carefully to see whether we can reasonable expect this with less than six years 'earnings. I submit this simply for your consideration. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 272 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. William E. Alger, consular Agent, Puerto Cortez, Honduras. My dear sir: I take pleasure in introducing to you Mr. Francis Wail Dunham, of Chicago, who is now connected with a Honduras Railroad Company. Mr. Dunham is a gentleman of the highest character and standing and I him will be regarded as personal favor. With kind regards, respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 273 [SIGNATURE] C.L.P. Address Reply to "COMPTROLLER OF THE OURRENGY," WASHINGTON, D.C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. Charles J. Stoddard, Washington, D.C. sir: on and after this date your services will be no longer required until further official notice form this Bureau. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 274 Address Reply to "COMPTROLLER OF THE OURRENGY," WASHINGTON, D.C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. The honorable, The secretary of War, Washington, D.C. Sir: I take pleasure in endorsing the application of Mr. Alexander W. Cooke of Chicago, Who desires a position as Military Engineer in the War Department. Mr. Cooke is especially fitted for this important duty, having been City Engineer for the city of Chicago, and accustomed to the handling of large engineering enterprises. He is a gentleman of the highest character and standing, and one of the prominent citizens of our city. His employment would do credit to the service, and I trust you may see your way clear to make the appointment. With great respect, Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 275 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. William E. Mason, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear senator: I wish you would give a letter of endorsement of his candidacy for second Lieutenant to my friend Mr. H.S. Howland, addressed to the secretary of War. Mr. Howland is connected with the Chicago Tribune, and is a young man of military experience and well fitted in every way for such a place. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 276 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. H. Chilton, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator: Your letter of the 28th instant is at hand and noted, and I am giving the matter my most careful consideration. Nothing will give me greater pleasure I assure you than to bring about some such arrangement as you suggest, if I can do so consistently. I will be able to report as to this within a few days. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 277 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. F.B. Grosscup, Monadnook Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Judge: In accordance with my promise made to you some time ago I have new a place for your friend in Chic, whom have commended so highly. If you will send me the name of your friend I will appoint him as receiver of the stock Growers National bank of miles city, Montana The business of the trust will justify an allowance to him of $1500 a year. My idea is that he should be able to terminate the trust within s year, at which time I hope, but cannot promise, that I will be able to find some other opening. Upon receipt of a letter from you giving the name and address of your friend I will forward you his commission to be forwarded to him. Please give my kindest to Mrs. Grosscup. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 278 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. Lawrence G. Gates, Carthage, Ohio. Dear sir: Your letter of the 28th instant is received and noted. I am very sorry to be obliged to state in reply that I do not know of any opening in the connection you mention. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 279 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. John L. Sprogle, 7 Madison Park, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Sprogle: Your letter of the 29th instant, endorsed by your brother, is at hand and noted. I will take up the matter of employment in the Secret Service and let you know as to the result. The quota of lieutenants has already been filled, so far as Illinois is concerned, and I do not think that I can do anything in that direction. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 280 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. L.E. Hamburg, 6625 Washington Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Dear Mr. Hamburg: Yours of the 19th instant with enclosure has been received and duly brought to the attention of the President. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 281 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. E.C. Kreider, Jacksonville, Ill. My dear Mr. Kreider: Your letter of the 25th instant is at hand and noted. I was much interested in the clipping regarding your son Dr. George A. kreider, of Springfield. It has given me much pleasure to take up you matter with first Assistant Postmaster General Heath, and I trust I may be of some service in this connection. Hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 282 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath, First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. My dear Perry: Is it possible for you to do something for my friend E.C. Kreider, in accordance with the request contained in the enclosed letter? With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 283 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. M. Marean, Manager, Western Union Telegraph Office, Washington. D.C. Dear Mr. Marean: Please accept my thanks for the kindness and courtesy of your letter of the 26th instant with enclosure. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 284 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. John R. Walsh, Chicago national Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Walsh: Yours of the 26th instant, relative to Mr. John Hyde, is at hand and noted. It will give me great pleasure to be of any possible assistance to him I will speak of him to my friend Mr. Bliss. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 285 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. M.B. Madden, Care Western Stone Company, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Madden: I have yours relative to the promotion of Lieut. E.C. brooks, of the Sixth U.S. Cavalry. I assure you it would give me pleasure if I could secure this promotion. As yet I have not been very successfully in these matters. The fact that the Governors of the different States issue the commissions below the rank of brigadier general, except those for staff positions, makes it very difficult to secure Promotions. The Generals are consulted in reference to the personality of their staff officers, and naturally have a large voice in their determination. While I cannot give very much encouragement in the present situation of affairs, I will again take the matter up. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 286 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. John W. Griggs, Attorney General, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Griggs: Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Oliver P. Hubbard, who is an able young lawyer, formerly connected with the National Committee work at Chicago. In the event it is possible, now that he is located in Alaskan, for him to be appointed to the attorneyship in question, I will be greatly obliged. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 287 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. J.M. Harlan, Attorney at law, Ashland Block, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Harlan: Yours of the 25th instant, enclosing letter from Charles H. Rector, is at hand and noted. I will give my best attention to this matter and trust it may be possible to secure for Mr. Rector a commission in the Engineer corps. As yet the organization of Engineers has not been completed and some delay is apparently unavoidable. However, I will let you know as soon possible something definite. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 288 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss, Secretary of the Interior, Dear Mr. Secretary: I enclose herewith a letter from Messrs Devitt & Co., of Chicago, requesting to be furnished with the bulletins of the census relating to municipal indebtedness, &c. If practicable, I will thank you to furnish them with the documents requested. Kindly advise me of your action in the matter, and oblige, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 289 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Messrs M.A. Devitt & Co., First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen: Your letter of the 25th instant, requesting the bulletins of the Census Bureau Giving the municipal indebtedness of the different States, &c., is received, and I have referred the same to the secretary of the Interior, with a request to have a request to have the bulletins forwarded to you. Respectfully yours, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 290 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the president, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you kindly bring the enclosed to the attention of the president at the proper time. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 291 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. John C. Buckner, 3646 Dearborn Stret, Chicago, Ill. My dear Marjor: The War department informs me that all troops must be mustered in through the governors of the different states and they will not make any exception at present. If the bill now in Congress should pass this condition of things will be altered, at which time I will be glad to take up the matter. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 292 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1898. Mr. Howard O. Sprogle, Assistant State’s Attorney, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Sprogle: Your letter of the 25th instant, regarding Logan’s Regiment of cavalry, is at hand and noted. I assure you it would give me the greatest pleasure to do whatever I can in this connection. As you know, the governors determine what troops shall be mustered in and unless the bell which is now in Congress becomes a law, this course will not be changed. I wish very much that I could do something for your brother on your account. My association with you on the grand jury gave me a great admiration for your high qualities and abilities. I regard the position which you occupy as one charged with the greatest responsibilities, and your bearing and your patience seemed to me worthy of greatest praise. I shall always remember my service on the grand jury. It gave me new ideas of life. I trust that the personal acquaintance then formed may be kept up. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 293 General John McNulta, 1st National Bank Bldg Chicago Illinois I can see no good purpose to be subserved by the publication of letter but have no advice to offer. Charles G. Dawes 294 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Mr. Henry M. Dawes, Marietta, Ohio. Dear Brother: Yours, with enclosures in to Mr. Outerson, is received, and I have placed the some on file with the secretary of the Navy with a favorable recommendation. I do not know what the prospects are for his securing such a place as he desires but when I hear from the Department I will let you know. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE] 295 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Secretary: Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. William Outerson, of Mayetta, Ohio, who desires to enter the service of the Navy. Also let ters from Messrs J.H. Chamberlin, H.B. Knight and William W. Mills, of Marietta, endorsing the applicant, all of which are respectfully submitted with a request for your careful and, if possible, favorable consideration. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosures. 296 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Mr. Arthur F. Cole, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Mr. Cole: Your letter of the 28th ultimo, indicating your desire to be appointed to a position in the Engineer Corps of the Army, is received and I have filed the same with the War department. I have received quite a number of applications for entry in the same service all of which have been filed but as yet I have not learned as to just what the intentions of the Department are with respect to this arm of the service. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 297 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Hon. George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Secretary: I enclose herewith the application of Mr. Arthur F. Cole, of Marietta, Ohio, for appointment in the corps of Engineers of the Army. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 298 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Hon. James R. Mann, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Mann: I enclose herewith a letter from Mr. C.A. Patton, of Chicago, in which he requests a copy of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. If you can have a copy of this publication sent Mr. Patton should be very glad. I have replied to his letter, stating that I am unable to send him publication but had referred his letter to you. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 299 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, washington, D.C., June 1,1898. Mr.C.A.Patton. 2306 State Street, Chleago,I11. My dear Mr.Patton: Your letter of the 28th ultlmo is recei ved and noted. I am unable to send you a copy of the publlcation requested, as I have none at my disposal, but I have referred you letter to Congressman Mann, of Chicago, with a request that he send you a copy if he can. Respectiully, [SIGNATURE] 300 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr.Beman G.[ILLEGIBLE] Newark,Ohio. My dear brother: Enclosed find a letter from Uhrlaub, who says he thinks he has a place for some of the bonds, and wants to get the total amount in order to offer them in round quantities. Unrlaub sold over $50,000 of my Evanston seconds for me and has a good elientage. He will get rid of the bonds as fast as is necessary. Accord ingly I wild not write to LaCrosse for the present , but you borter send me on a nother of the prospectus anyway. Send me by return mail, without fail, the figures on Staten Is land. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 301 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2 ,1898. Mr.A. uhrlaub, Chicago National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Uhrlanb: Yours of the 31st uitimo is at hand and noted. There are at Present on hand $68,000 of the bonds. You may offer this amount at preaent, but it is expressly understood that if in the meantime we sell a ny of this so bonds elsewhere we are not to be bound to the delivery of more than [HANDWRITTEN] in our possession at the time the sale is made. I have a commenced to peddle off the bonds and bold $6,000 the other day. I has intended to write to LaCrosse and to some of my other friends to take up the sale of the bonds, but if you think you can liapose of them gradually I will not place them elsewhere for the present. We are in no special haste to sell, but would like to sell $25,000 in the next thirty days. With kink regards to friends in the bank, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 302 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. William A. Vincent, Care Messrs Goodrioh, Vincent & Bradley, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Vincent: I have your letter of the 28th ultimo, regarding your brother, Dr. Edward Vincent, of Waukesha, Wis. I assure you it wick be a great pleasure for me to do whatever, I can in his interests. Please in form me by return mail the position that Senator Spooner will probably take in the matter. I think I can secure the co-operation of the Senator, which will be extremely important, as I Illinois is now looked upon as having had more than its share of commissions. It will be necessary to act speedily in this matter as these Positions are being filled daily and the pressure for them is enormous. The outlook is discouraging, but at any rate I will make the best effort I can for your brother. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 303 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. George W. Nye, 2061 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Nye: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and note. I am sorry to say that I do not know of any opening such as you suggest. I have made several efforts recently in connection with the positions you mention but have been unsuccessful. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 304 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. D.C. Frazier, Danville, Ohio. My dear Mr. Frazier: Your letter of the 30th, as well as the letter of the 28th ulti mo of your friend Mr. Calhoun, are at hand and noted. I will be very glad to see Captain Swift, but I do not see what can be done in Washington in regard to the matter, unless the bill now in Congress becomes a law, which provides for the issuing of commissions here for raising troops. I regret the situation of affairs very much, and assure you that it will give me the greatest pleasure to do what I can at any and at all times. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 305 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. H.B. Hicks, Attorney at Law, 1303 Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Hicks: Your letter of the 28th ultimo, with enclosures addressed to Governor Tanner, is at hand and noted. The chances for an Illinois man to obtain a commission here at present are nil. They are not, in my opinion, such as would even justify me in forwarding your letters to the President or the War Department. This I will gladly do, however, if you desire it, but I suggest that you take the matter up with the State authorities. It is difficult for any one not on the ground to realize the im possibility of securing attention to matters of this sort under the circumstances. Especially at this time, when Illinois has received so many commissions, it is difficult to accomplish anything. I hesitate to forward your letters simply because when you know the circumstances here you may desire them in connection with a further effort at Chicago. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 306 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Miss L.M. Lorey, 820 Pennsylvania Avenue, East St. Louis, Ill. My dear Miss Lorey: I had an opportunity to-day for the first time since the receipt of your letter of the 28th ultimo to make inquiry at the Civil Service commission in regard to your matter. I find that you cannot take the two examinations, and would not have been allowed to take the second had it been known at the time that you had taken the first. Ordinarily the second would have been cancelled. But the Commissioners will allow you to elect which of the two you wish to stand. I did not get your ratting but was told that you passed a very creditable examination in both branches of the service. No extension of your tine can be allowed as the papers are all made up and it is expected that a regular certification will be made for your place when your time expires. While the Commission re would not volunteer any advice as to which of the rolls would give you the best chance for certification, unofficially I learned that your chances for certification were better by far on the list for the microscopist service than they would be on the list of post office eligibles, as they say the demand for females in the post office service is not so great. Without meaning to give you any as- 307 2 surances that such will be the case, I infer from the general conversation that I had that you stand a very good chance for an early certification from the microscopist list if you should elect to have that examination stand. It was also intimated to me that transfers are sometimes made from this service to the post office service. All things considered, my judgment would be to elect for this examination to stand and after you have received an appointment in this branch(I mean a permanent appointment) to make application for transfer to the postal service, if you prefer that service. I return herewith the letter of the Commissioners enclosed to me with yours, in a ccordance with your request. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 308 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Courtelyou: Enclosed are two letters which I trust you may call to the at tent ion of the President at the proper time. The one relative to General McNulta’s son is a matter which I am very much interested in [HANDWRITTEN] but I cannot bring myself to say more to the President than I have said to him in connection with it already. If it is not a sking too much for you to lay the letters before him at some time when the pressure is not at its heingt I will esteem it a personal favor. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 2 enclosures. 309 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Hon. Bluford Wilson, [SIGNATURE] General Solicitor, Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis R.R. Co., Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Wilson: I have your letter of the 29th ultimo and sympathize fully with you in the view you have of the method of providing recruits for the second call for volunteers. Your letter states so concisely and ably the points involved that I have taken the liberty of calling it to the attention of the president, feeling that in that way it may have better attention than if referred directly to the War Department. You may be sure that I will gladly render any assistance in my power in connection with this matter, and trust you may feel free to call upon me at any time. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 310 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mrs. Edward Roby, 108th Street and Avenue J, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mrs. Roby: Your letter of the 24th ultimo is at hand and noted. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be able to convey to you the glad tidings you wish, regarding Commander McCalla. As yet nothing has been done in his matter. I will gladly render any assistance I can and will notify you when any developments occur. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 311 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. Walter A. Leese. Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Leese: Yours of the 25th ultimo, with copies of your musical composition, was duly received. I have handed one copy to the president with your compliments. Permit me to congratulate you upon your work. Trusting that you are well and prospering. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 312 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. A.F. McCormick, Portsmouth, Ohio. My dear Mr. McCormick: Yours of the 30th ultimo is at hand and noted. I have also received a copy of your photograph, which I consider as fine a piece of word as a photograph or could do under his disadvantages. Our mutual friend has not yet received his appointment, but I think, all things considered, it might not be well to give him the advice you mention on the ground that it is unnecessary. Trusting that I may see you whenever you are in Washington, With kind regards to your wife, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 313 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1898. Mr. Charles L. Hammond. Room 310, 145 La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Hammond: I have taken great pleasure in commending the papers of Mr. Rowan to the President. The competition is so overwhelming and the press of public business on the President so great that it is difficult to secure for these matters the proper attention. I will do what I can, however, in this connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 314 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you kindly call the attention of the President at the Proper time to the enclosed papers, which I especially endorse. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 315 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. John J. Pershing, First Lieutenant, 10th Cavalry, Lakeland, Fla. Dear Lieutenant: Your letter of the 30th ultimo is at hand and noted. While I would be glad to do any thing I can for you the outlook is not encouraging in this connection. The President is so overwhelmed with more important matters that it is a sheer physical impossibility for him to give to these matters any large degree of personal attention. If any opportunity develops in your connection I will be glad to let you know. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 316 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mrs. Eliza E. Newport, 217 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, Mion. My dear Mrs. Newport: I have your note of the 27th ultimo and it has given me pleasure to call your brother’s matter to the attention of the President. I will also speak to Senator Nelson in this connection at my earliest opportunity. With kind regards to Col. Newport and other members of your family, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 317 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you kindly call the attention of the President, at the Proper time, to the enclosed letter from Mrs. Eliza E. Newport, which I especially endorse. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 318 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. James H. Porter, 206 South Fifth Street, Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Porter: Yours of the 28th ultimo is at hand and noted. The War Department has informed me that no change can be made in the method of filling the quota of troops called for, and unless a bill which is now in Congress passes, commissions for the raising of troops will not be given at Washington. Should any opening occur I will take pleasure in writing you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 319 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. w. R. Henry, Charlotte, N. C. Sir: Will you please rewrite and refile the enclosed blank application for the position of National Bank Examiner, leaving out any reference to the book written by myself. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 320 W.R. Dawes Lincoln Nebraska Have just paid five thousand on principal of Potvin loan. Take five thousand paper but paper twenty-five hundred on principal Capital loans and extend balance five per cent. See McDonald. Charles G. Dawes 322 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. J. E. Utt, Secretary, Commercial Glub, Omaha, Neb. My dear Mr. Utt: I have your letter of the 29th ultimo, relative to Aaron Buck staff. I wish very much that I could assist him in connection with a payinas tership, but it is absolutely out of the question for me to secures for him an appointment. You understand that our Illinois candidates are innumerable for all kinds of positions and whatever in [ILLEGIBLE] I have had been exhausted in connection with these candidates. Whenever I take up a candidate from any other State I have no success. The Nebraska appointments will be determined by Senator Thurston and the Congressional delegation. My understanding is that the paymasters have all been appointed or decided upon. It is difficult for any one not on the ground to appreciate the obstacles in the way of securing commissions at this time, and the groan pressure upon the President in this connection . I am glad to hear what you say relative to your Present plans. Any time I can be of assistance I trust you will feel free to call upon me. The work here is congenial but very exacting and I find my time fully occupied. I want to get out to the Exposition during the sum- 323 J. E. U. 2 mer and will then 830 you. Trusting that you are well and prospering, and with love to your wife and ohildren, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 324 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. M. B. Bailey, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Bailey: Y ours of the 30th instant is at hand and noted. I realize your feelings in this matter and have talked with Senator Cuilom over the situation, believing that our joint efforts in your behalf would be more likely to be effective. As we go to the President and see the ocean of humanity beating over him it becomes difficult for us to force ourselves upon his attention. While I do not think the knowledge that you will be in the next House will injure you with Senator cullom I believe that he will consistently and earnestly do what he can for your interests, irrespective of that fact The outlook seems discouraging on the whole. The statement which we mast at every turn is that Illinois has already received more than its share. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 325 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1898. Mr. W. R. Dawes, Lincoln, Neb, Dear Win: Your telegram in reference to $5,000 note is at hand and I enclose the mote endorsed. McDonald thought that he could extend the balance of the capitol loan for five years at five per cent, on payment of $2500 of the principal. Last week I paid $5,000 on the principal on Pot [HANDWRITTEN] loan, and enclosed you will find receipt for the same. Credit me on open account and charge loan on pot [HANDWRITTEN] Block I trust you will be able to bring the company out even this year, considering the large reduction in the dividends on the preferred stock which resulted from my purchase of the sum of $18,000 and from the payment on the principal on the Pot [HANDWRITTEN] mortgage. It is essential that you use every effort to get the rentals on the property up and the expenses down to that extent before your departure that this property may cease to be a drain. To whatever extent it is necessary to send money to bring this result about I expect, of course, to do. Yours, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 326 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Hon. F. E. Warren, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: I am in receipt of your letter of the 2nd instant, inquiring whether a temporary employee of the Government Printing Office, who has been on the pay roll six months, is entitled to pro rata leave of absence. I have no personal knowledge of the practice in this connection, but am informed by the head of the Treasury branch of the printing Office that temporary employees are not entitled to and leave of absence. Permanent employees are entitled to leave only after they have been in the service one year. If any one of this latter class, however, leaves the service before the expiration of the year, he is allowed pro rata leave. Respectfully yours, [SIGNATURE] 327 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. John W. Childs, Postmaster. Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Childs: You will see by the enclosed letter that a portion of your requests have been granted and the balance probably will be after July its. With kind regards, Very hastily, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 2 enclosures. 328 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. C. L. Williams, 404 Greenwwod Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Williams: Yours of recent date is at hand. All I can say relative to your son’s appointment is this; that at present in the list of Second Lieutenants made up by the War Department to be submitted to the president, your son’s name is marked for appointment. General Corbin so informed me yesterday. He also will bring the matter to the attention of the president again when the appointments are made. This list has gone over to the White House twice already, but through sheer inability to find time has been sent back again without action by the president. I have already spoken to the president about the matter and I think your son’s chances for appointment are good. If the appoint In our power here. It may be eight ten days before the President will find time to take up the list of candidates for Second Lieutenants now at the War Department. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 329 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. David B. Sickels, Care American Surety Company, 100 Broadway, New York City. My dear Mr. Sickels: Yours of the 31st ultimo is at hand and noted. At present I know of nothing which will call me to New York during the month of June, but, if so, it will give me great pleasure indeed to see you. I trust you may find it convenient some time to call upon me here. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 330 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. w. C. Gurley, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Will: Yours of the 26th instant, with enclosure from Mr. Spencer, is at hand and noted. I have referred the letter to my friend secretary Day, with a favorable endorsement, and a request that he let me know the situation in this connection. In the great pressure for army commissions and the difficulty experienced in bringing matters of this nature to the attention of the president at this particular time, I think Secretary Day is the proper one to approach. In reference to Mr. Hanna’s matter I do not know whether any thing has been done or not, but will take early ocoasion to look it up. At present I find myself overwhelmed with mail and my work, while congenial, is very exacting. I expect to stop off a day or so at Marietta at commencement time and will then have the pleasure of seeing you again. With kind regards, Your friends, [SIGNATURE] 331 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. Henry Guimond, Care Lawyer and Credit man, 9 Murray Street, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Guimond: I have not prepared any address as yet for the Convention at Detroit, but when I do so will be glad to send you an advance copy. My time is so ocoupied that it will be difficult for me to take it up over a week in advance of the Convention. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 332 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. General John McNulta, Care First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: Relative to your personal letter regarding your son you can imagine that this matter is one which is very near my heart as it is yours, and I have endeavored in every way to handle it discreetly. I have twice brought the matter to the attention of the President before this time, and while he has not declined to make the appointment he has not yet done so. I yesterday sent to Courtelyou, to be laid before the President [HANDWRITTEN] some time when the pressure was not at its height , your personal letter to me. Some time to-morrow I will call and again refer to the matter. I trust you are feeling better and by this time are out again. Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 333 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1898. Mr. G.H. Bosworth, Springfield, Ill. My dear Henry: Answering your telegram of the 30th ultimo I will say that I have one everything in my power in connection with Major Wilson’s matter. The work in this office is enormous and I do not have time to write extended letters. I trust you will be at Marietta at commencement, as Caro and I are planning to be there at that time. We are all well and trust you are the same. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGATURE] 334 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Mr. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Gordon: My letter, relative to W. R. Dawes, you have not yet answered. In the event you have some one in mind I think I could provide for [HANDWRITTEN] properly elsewhere. I thought I had arrangements made for will at Philadelphia, but reasons have developed for not placing him there. I am really more interested in this matter than any which I have ever presented to you and I trust there may be some way of arranging it. If it is satisfactory to you Perry Heath can issue the order providing for the arrangement at any time. I just managed t provide a place for one pf Judge Gross cup’s friends. I am struggling along under accumulated correspondence and the burdens of somewhat complex official duty. I trust you are in good shape for your approaching marriage. I expect t arrive at Chicago the morn of the 23rd. Yours, [SIGNATURE] 335 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1898. Hon. William R. Day, Secretary of state, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Secretary: Enclosed please find a letter from my friend W. C. Gurley, relative to a consular matter. I take pleasure in endorsing Mr. Spencer with this matter in order that I may write him. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 336 June 3rd 1898 Felix Agnus Baltimore Md My dear Mr. Agnus: Accept congratulations upon the celebrations of the 125th Anniversary of the Baltimore American. May it continue its career of public usefulness and influence for many years to come. Respectfully, Charles G. Dawes 337 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. James McDowell, Highmore, S. D. My dear Mr. McDowell: Yours of the 31st ultimo is at hand and I have read the same with much interest. At present I am not considering any action in connection with the examiner ship in question. I have referred your letter to Mr. Heath who doubtless will be much interested in the same. Trusting you are doing well with your receivership and are in good health, With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 338 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Hon. Webster Davis, Assistant Secretary, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Davis: Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Calvin A. Day. I would be glad to do something for Mr. Day if I could, and trust I may be able to co-operate, if you will let me know how. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure, 339 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Hon. M. A. Hanna. U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: Relative to your earnest endorsement of Mr. Lewis. M. Cannon, of Salt Lake City, concerning whom you called at my office, I regret to say that on further consideration and examination into the situation it seems impossible to appoint Mr. Cannon to the place mentioned. The district of which Utah forms a part comprises also the States of California, Wyoming and Nevada. Of the 57 bank in the die triot only 11 are situated in Utah. The district is now served by two very efficient examiners, who by-the-way are both consistent republicans, and it seems [HANDWRITTEN] every way improper for me to make a change. In view of your desire to have Mr. Cannon recognized in some way I will bear his matter in mind and if any other opportunity should occur I will be glad to let you know. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 340 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Hon. Charles H. Grosvenor, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. My dear General: Yours of the 2nd instant, enclosing letter from Captain Delay, is at hand and noted. I will make this appointment within the next two weeks, but there are reasons why a short why a short delay in issuing the commission is advisable. It will not be necessary for Captain Delay to come here again. With kind regards, Yours respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 341 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. John B. Jeffery, Union League Club, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Jeffery: Yours of the its instant is at hand. I will take up the matter with the war Department on Monday. Now that you have been confirmed by the Senate my idea is that you should come to Washington, unless you have already been assigned to duty. With kind regards, Respectfully [SIGNATURE] 342 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. A. J. Dougherty, Peoria, Ill. My dear Mr. Dougherty: Yours of the 2nd instant is at hand and noted. It will be a great pleasure to me to co-operate with the Senators and Col. Marsh in any effort they may make for Col. Rice. I think his appointment would reflect credit upon the administration and be of great value to the service. Trusting that you are well, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 343 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. Douglas Putnam, Ashland, Ky. My dear Mr. Putnam: Yours of the 31st ultimo, in regard to Mr. A. C. Campbell, of Ashland, is at hand and noted. While I should be glad on many accounts to appoint Mr. Campbell to this position, I find that I cannot consistently with the best interests of the service dispense with the present examiner for the district. If any opportunity develops hereafter for Mr. Campbell I will be glad to take up his matter again. Trusting you are well, and with kind regards to your family, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 344 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. E. C. Kreider, Jacksonville, Ill. My dear Mr. Kreider: Enclosed please find a letter from Perry S. Heath, which you will kindly return to me after you have read it. Trusting the information therein contained is what you want, With kind regards, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 345 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. Francis Be idler, Loomis & 22nd Streets, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Be idler: Yours of the 31st ultimo, enclosing letter from Robert D. Loose, is at hand and noted. I do not think there is any prospect whatever of securing an appointment here for Illinois at this time. Such as the State will receive are practically settled upon, and the statement is met at every turn that Illinois has already had more than its share. However, I will be glad to speak to Senator Cullom in connection with your brother-in-law and do whatever I can for him, but the outlook is extremely discouraging. With love to your wife and baby, and with kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 346 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4, 1898. Mr. W. M .McCoy, Guthrie, Oklahoma. My dear Mr. McCoy: Your letter of the 1st instant is received. I will be very glad to see Governor Barnes when he arrives in connection with your matter. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 347 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4,1898. Mr. charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Gordon: I have received your letter and telegram relative to Mr. Lewis M. Cannon, of Salt Lake City. Senator Cannon called at my office in refernco to this appointment and I went over the situation with him. In order to make the appintment I would have to displace an extremely good examiner, who has always been a consistent republican, and make the appointment from Utah whioh only furnishis 11 out of 57 bands in the district. It would afford me great personal pleasure to appoint mr. Cannon, both on your account and the Seenators, but it is impossible at present. I hope, however, I may find some other oopening for him in connection with a receiver ship. I will talk over this matter when I see you in Chicago the latter port of the month. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 348 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4,1898. Mr. Calvin A. Day, 1000 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Mr. Day: Yours of the 2nd instant is at hand and noted. I will be very glad to do whatever I can in connection with your application for appointment. I have. however, asked so much from the President i connection wiht Illinois matters that I doubt whether I can be of any material sid. I will speak to Mr. webster Daves in connection with the matter. with kind regurds, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 349 E. I. W. Address Reply to "COMPIROLLER OF THE CURRENCY" WASHINGTON, D. C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4th,1898. Mr. Edwin F. Brown, G/o Brown Bros. Mfg. Co., Clinton & Jackson Sts. Chicago/Ill. My dear Edwin: - Yours of the 2nd instant to hand and noted. your reports upon Sedal in and Hutchinson I have nto yet gone over, but will try to do so on Mondaay. Mr. Lynch has just written you givign the list of bands to examine in South Dakota in connection with your next trip. You will enjoy visiting this country again after your trip of last summer. Everything her is as usual. I expect to go to chiago about the twenty-third for a few days. With regards to your wife, and trusting that you will soon be entirely well again, I am, Very truly yours, [SIGNATURE] 350 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comtroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4,1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath. First Assistant Postmaster Coneral, Washington, D.C. My dear perry: Enclosed please find a letter which Mr. McDowell suggested colling your attention to, and which will doubtless be intersting to you. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 351 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comtroller Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 4,1898. My. John J. McCook, 120 Brcadway, New York City. My dear Mr. McCook: Exclonod you will find the copy of the letter hanied me at the hotel the other evening. I have read the same wih grest interest and profit. Your comprahensive viese on the subject cannot fail to enlist the interest. of the President. Thanking you for the opportunity to read the letter,with kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 352 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comtroller Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 6,1898. Hon.D.J. Ryan. Columbus, Ohio. My dear Mr. Ryan: At the solicitation of some of the friends of the late joseph P. smith I was asked to take charge of the matter of the raising of a fund to be invested for the benfit of this wife and chidren as a token of respect for his menory and in recognition of the obligationa which we felt towards him. In canvassing the persons in whose hands the custody of this trust would be moat properly and safely placeed your name was selected and accrdingly in writing to the friends of Mr. Smith I stated: "That whatever funds may come to me as a result of hhis appeal will be sint to Hon. D.J. Ryan, of Columbus, Ohio, to be used by him an in his judgront will be for the best interest of Mrs. Smithe and he ohildren." In forwarding to you for investment this fund we desie to place no restrictions [HANDWRITTEN] the exercise of your own best judgment as to its proper investment. we suggest, however, some safe bonds or first mortgage security realizing five or six per cent interst. If in your judgment you cannot safely invest it to realixe so high a rate of interest, you will select such security sa you deem best, either Government or State bonds. The fund is to be investes for 353 D. J. R. 2 the benefit of Mrs. Smith and her children, the income to be paid to them simi-annually or annually and the fund to be held intact until the youngest child recomes of age and then to be divided pro rata among the surviving members of the family(Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith's children) share and share alike. Enolosed please find my check as trustee for $3,900 and check or General John McNulta for $100, reprsenting the amount which I have collected ti date, aggregating $4000. It is possible I may be able to send you more hereafter, but the fund has nor reached this round amount and should not 10 nger remain untnvested. With assurances of personal regard, I am, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 354 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comtroller Treasury Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7,1898. Mr. Hervey B. Hicks, 1303, Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Hicks: Enclosed plense find your letters of reconmendation returned as suggested by you. I am sorry that the outlook here is no better. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Encloaure. 355 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7,1898. Mr. H.C. Butler, Anson, Texas. My dear Mr. Butler: Yours of the 1st instant is at hand and noted. I have called the same to the attention of my friend Mr. Heath and I think without question he can make the arrangement you suggest after the first of July. Trusting that you are enjoying the duties of your office, and with kind regards to your family, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 356 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Hon. Perry S. Heath, First Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D. C. My dear Perry: Enclosed is a small favor requested by H. C. Butler, Postmaster at Anson, Texas, I think the request a very reasonable one and I trust you may be able to grant it. It will give him and myself much pleasure to have you do so. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 357 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. E. A. Bigelow, Care Counsel man & Day, 240 La Salle Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Bigelow: You will find the situation here extremely discouraging but should you come I will gladly render you what assistance is in my power. The co-operation of Congressman Foss is valuable in this matter and he will really be the best man to take the matter in charge. I will co-operate in every way possible. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 358 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Hon. William E. Mason, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: I called at the White House Friday and Saturday in reference to General Hawley, but was unable each time to see the President, owing to conferences being held with cabinet officials. I managed to see him yesterday, however, and took up the matter. It is my impression that it will be necessary for you to personally see him if the appointment is to be secured, as nothing definite resulted from my interview. I called you up on the telephone at the Senate to gibe you this information yesterday but was unable to reach you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 359 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. E. M. Westervelt, Receiver, citizens National Bank, Grand Island, Neb. Dear sir: Your letter of the 3rd instant is at hand and noted. At present I expect to be in Chicago on the 23rd and 24th instant, but do not contemplate going further west. I suggest that you write me concerning the nature of the matter which you wish to discuss. Respectfully yours, [SIGNATURE] 360 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. C. P. Spining, 1242 Maple Avenue, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Spining: Your letter of the 3rd instant is at hand and noted. I am sorry to say that we have been informed that he quota of Illinois paymaster ships has been entirely filed and that we cannot expect any more appointments in this connection, as I understand It. Practically all the paymasters are now either appointed or decided upon. Should a further call for troops be deemed necessary the situation may be changed , but even under these circumstances the pressure for such positions is so overwhelming as to make it impossible for me to hold out anyencouragement. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 361 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. Robert Gelly, Nokomis, Ill. My dear Mr. Gelly: Yours of the 6th instant is at hand and noted. Please accept my thanks for your kind words. I trust that Mr. Best will have a successful and pleasant career in office. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 362 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you kindly see that the enclosed papers come to the attention of the President at the proper time. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 363 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. Charles F. Patterson, Sandoval, Ill. My dear Mr. Patterson: Your letter of the 3rd instant, regarding Miss Ollie Peters, is at hand and noted. I have instituted inquiries relative to the examination of Miss Peters and the position she occupies on the eligible list, if she has passed the examination, and will endeavor to assist her if it is in my power to do so. Of this I will advise you later. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 364 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. John A. Bingham, Postmaster, Vandalia, Ill. My dear Mr. Bingham: Yours of the 4th instant, in relation to the matter of a commission for your friend, is at hand and noted, I regret to state that it is impossible for me to give you any encouragement. I have become identified with the candidacy of others for commissions to such an extent that the services I could render would not be material. In addition, the difficulties in securing many have been issued, is practicably insurmountable. Regretting that I cannot be of assistance, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE[ 365 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. C. V. Kasson, Treasurer, 148 Astor Street, Chicago, Ill. Dear sir: I enclose herewith my check for one dollar in payment for the two tickets enclosed in yours of recent date of admission to an organ recital and concert. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 366 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1898. Mr. R. F. McCaully, 1327 H. Street, City. Dear sir: Enclosed Please find my check for three dollars($3) in payment of your bill of may 29th, also enclosed, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 367 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 7, 1898. Mr. T. M. Pratt. Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Mr. Pratt: I enclose herewith my check for one dollar in payment for one copy of the “99 Mariettana,” as per your postal card of the 4th instant. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.368 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1898. The Marquette Club. Dear born & Maple Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen: Enclosed please find my check for five dollars($5) in payment of your bill of the 1st instant, also enclosed, which kindly receipt and return. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.369 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1898. Hon. Charles F. Patterson, Sandoval, Ill. My dear Judge: In further reply to your letter of he 3rd instant, relative to Miss peters, I find upon inquiry at the Civil Service Commission the she felled to pass the examination, her average being only 69 and some tenths per cent. It is therefore out of my power to be of any service to her, as all clerical positions in the Departmental service are under the civil service law and appointments to them can be made only from the list of those who have passed examination. I should be very glad to assist Miss. Peters in securing a position in the pension Bureau, but, under the circumstances, there is nothing that I can do. With kind regards. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 370 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1898. General John MoNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: I sent your personal letter to me regarding your son to the President a after having spokes to him on the subject. I received the enclosed letter of June 4th from him, stating that he would talk these matters over with me when next at the Executive Mansion. I went over Yesterday and finding that the were on Captains commissions to be had which would involve active service stated that in my judgment a commission of Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army would be pleasing to you. The president immediately wrote out a card directing the appointment, addressed to the Adjutant Genera. I placed the same in his hands to-day after hearing from you by telegram, and you may expect news of the appointment at any time. The competition for these commissions is something inexpressible and I am glad that we managed to get it to the attention of the President [HANDWRITTEN]. With kind regards, Your friend, 371 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1898. Mr. George B. Courtelyou, Executive Clerk, Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Courtelyou: Will you kindly lay the enclosed telegram, expressing the thanks and appreciation of General mcNulta for the appointment of his son, before the President at the proper time. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 372 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1898. Mr. H. F. Auten, Little Rock, Ark. Dear sir: Relative to your letter of the 3rd instant your remarks regarding the bank examiner ship are noted. It scams best on the grounds of economy to make you Receiver of the First National Bank of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the National Bank of Jefferson, Jefferson, Texas. As receiver of these banks you will be allowed a compensation of $3500 per year, of which $2,000 will be paid by the First National Bank of Little Rock and $1500 by the National Bank of Jefferson, Jefferson, Texas. I cannot state what will be the probable duration of these trusts, as it will depend berry largely upon the effici3ncy and energy of the management which you give them as Receiver. You will be allowed the same clerk hire as he present receivers unless you find it possible to institute some economy in this connection. The object of these changes is to secure economy in the administration of these trusts, and I trust under this arrangement, if it is satisfactory to you, you will be 8ble to close these banks as soon as possible. After that time there may be another opening for you in connection with the business of the office. I cannot see my way 373 2 Clear to allow the arrangement at Tyler, Texas, to stand, in view of the knowledge which has come to me since in connection with the whole situation there. I trust that he telegrams of a political nature which are being sent to me are without your knowledge. In regard to the litigation of the trust, as Receiver you will naturally be in charge of if, but as to whether or not you can find it consultant with the best interests of the trusts to dispenses with the present attorneys, is a meatier which will have to be are fully considered by you. If you accept this position you will communicate with this office regarding the litigation hereafter and some decision in regard to it can then be reached. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 374 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Captain A. W. Cook, My dear Captain: This will be presented to you by Mr. W. J. Kreider, of Jacksonville, Ill., who desires to enter the service under you as a Sergeant of Engineers. He is an experienced electrician, having had experiejce as second assistant at Union Station at St. Louis, Mo., with the Jacksonville Electric Light Company, and with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., of St. Louis, Mo., in building an electric light plant. I think you will find him very competent in his line of work and I would be personally obliged to you if you will take him into your command. If it is not feasible for you to give him a place as Sergeant I wish you would give him the mext best [;ace at your disposal above that of and ordinary private. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 375 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. Howard O. Sprogle, Care Criminal Court, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Sprogle: Yours of June 6th, regarding your brother, is at hand and noted. At present I do not know of any opening, such as you suggest, but I am going to make this a personal matter and will endeavor in every way possible to find something. You realize of course the difficulties in the way now that so many of the comparatively few places at the disposal of the administration have been filled. I saw Vander lip upon his return and had a talk with him, and an still in hopes that something may develop kin connection with that work. I will keep you posted. With kind regards, Your friend. [SIGNATURE] 376 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. William A. Vincent, Care Messrs Goodrich, Vinvent & Bradley, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Vincent: I have your letter of the 6th instant and have seen Senator Spooner in connection with your brother’s matter, It seems that the Senator has undertaken some commissions in connection with the securing of appointments which make it difficult for him to give me much encouragement. He states, however ,that it may develop that he will find an opportunity to secure staff commission, such as you mention. I will bring this matter to the attention of the President, but I regret to state that I fear I cannot offer any encouragement in this connection, for the reason that all of us here who have had access to him have already asked and received so much in connection with these appointments for I Illinois that we cannot claim any special consideration. Realizing, however, the peculiar merits of this case I shall refer it to him, but my strong impression is that the opportunity, if any, will come through Senator Spooner’s recommendation that the appointment be made with the Wisconsin quota. As you perhaps know the Illinois quota is now regarded as full, although there is a provability that there may be one more Brigadier 377 2 General appointed from the State. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 378 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. James G. Cannon, New York City. My dear Mr. Cannon: Your telegram of the 7th instant. Relative to the receiver snip of the Delaware National Bank, Is at hand and noted. I do not know what the situation will develop in this connection. But before arriving at any definite decision I will wait to hear from you. I will not make the appointment of some little while in order that there my be a full opportunity to investigate the merits of the applicants. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 379 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. F. M. Pavey, Care Mr. C. S. Cleveland, Hartford Building, Chioago, Ill. My dear Mr. Pavey: Your letter, relative to a commission, is at hand and noted. In reply I will state that in my Judgment it is absolutely impossible to secure a commission for Illinois at this time. I am well acquainted with he situation and while I would be glad to assist you I cannot offer any encouragement, as quota of Illinois is full. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 380 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. David B. Sickels. American Surety Co., 100 Broadway, New York City My dear Mr. Sickels: Yours of the 8th instant is received and note. I will be very glad to see you whenever it is convenient for you to be in Washington. In connection with your very kind suggestion relative to visiting New York this month, I am afraid that it is out of the question, as I will be absent in Ohio three days next week and late I am com pelled to go to Chicago for three or four days. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 381 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. C.H. Inhoff, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Hudson: Please accept the thanks of Mrs. Dawes and myself for the invitation to the graduating exercises of your law class. Whether or not you have decided to leave banking for the practice of the law you will find a legal education of the greatest value to you through out life. With kind regards to your wife and other friends, I am, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 382 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. Paul Benson, Evanston, Ill. My dear Mr. Benson: Your letter of the 4th instant has been fully noted. I am sorry to be unable to give you any encouragement in this connection. The quota of commissions for Illinois has been exhausted, and we are told that it is impossible to consider the granting of more than has been declded upon at the present time. It would have gratified me to have been of some assistance to you, and it is with regret that I have to report such a discouraging outlook. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 383 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. E. H. Pearson, Glob be National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Pearson: I have your pleasant letter of the 6th instant and will take the greatest pleasure in meeting Mr. Smith, but I want you personally to come over, as I think you will enjoy it. Whether or not we will have time to take any expeditions I very much doubt, for the reason that I must be in Chicago to attend Gordon’s wedding the next day. It will be impossible for me to go to Kalamazoo. I have so written the President of the State Bankers Association who has written me in this connection. I see by the program of the convention that I am to speak at twoys O’clock on the 22nd, and the probabilities are that we will remain in Detroit for the evening and take the night train for Chicago. I am looking forward to my visit west for two days next week. I go to Marietta. Ohio. I have working pretty hard lately and the trip will give me a chance to catch bath. I did everything I could for your friend Mr. Stanton. But unfortunately that was very Little. He was, however, very sensible and understood the situation fully and more quickly than most who come in 384 2 Connection with army matters. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 385 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. William C. Sprague, President, Collector Publishing Co., Detroit, Mich. Dear sir: Yours of the 4th instant is at hand and noted. I will reduce my paper to writing and furnish you an advance copy on the morning of the convention. It will be short; from five to ten minutes in length. If it is very important for you to have a copy sooner I will try to furnish it but prefer the arrangement stated as I am very much occupied and pressed for time at present. I expect to stop at the Cadillac Hotel and will see you there. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 386 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. Stephen D. Demmon, 115 Dear born Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Demmon: At present I do not know of any opening in connection with the matter you mention. In accordance with your suggestion, however, I will be glad to see you when next in Chicago. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 387 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. John T. Clyne, Jolliet, Ill. My dear Mr. Clyne: Yours of the 6th instant is at hand and noted. I will or to see Mr. Cannon as soon as possible and let you know the present situation. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 388 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. P. W. Hayes, President, Michigan bankers Association, Detroit, Mich. My dear Mr. Hayes: I have your very kind letter of the 6th instant relative to visiting Kalamazoo at the time of the meeting of your State Bankers Association. In pursuance of a promise made over a year ago I will attend the meeting of the National Association of Credit Men on the 22nd instant, but will have to leave the same day for Chicago, where I have promised to attend the wedding of Postmaster Cordon. It will then be necessary for me to return directly here. It is impossible for me to accept your kind in invitation. However. I hope that I may have the pleasure of meeting you personally at Detroit on the 22nd. Thanking you for the courtesy and kindness of your letter and with full appreciation of the honor of the invitation, I am, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 389 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Hon. Edward O. Wolcott, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Wolcott: Yours of the 7th instant, relative to the candidacy of George Williams for Second Lieutenant, Is at hand and noted. In reply I will state that I think Mr. Williams will receive the appointment. I have done everything in my power to bring this about, and am encouraged at the situation, but until these things happen we can never be sure of them. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 390 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1898. Mr. Henry Y. Arnett. 1723 Fifth Street N.W., City. My dear Mr. Arnett: Your letter of the 8th instant is received and carefully noted, and will endeavor to comply with your. Request to assist you in connection with the matter mentioned. Trusting that the outcome may be favorable, and with kind regards to your distinguished Father, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 391 June 8, 1898. Arthur Cole, Marietta, Ohio. Report to Captain Cook thirty-sis South Clark Street, Chioago, with this telegram and receive appointment Sergeant Company of Engineers. [HANDWRITTEN] 392 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Porter: Will you please bring to the attention of the President at the Proper time the enclosed letters, relating to the application of Dr. Edward Vincent, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for a staff position in the volunteer service, all of which I cordially endorse. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosures. 393 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Mr. S. H. Plumer, Marietta. Ohio. My dear Mr. Plumer: Yours of the 7th instant is at hand and noted. I have nothing in mind just now for you, but if you will call at my father’s house on the 14th or 15th instant I will be glad to talk the matter over with you. I wxpect to be in Marietta on those days. With kind regards to your father, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 394 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Mr. C. C. Burr, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Burr: I have spoken to the President in connection with the matter of a Second Lieutenancy and was referred by him to General Corbin. I have named Frank and one other as my only candidates for positions of this nature and there is a chance of their appointment. I will see Mr. Meiklejohn in this connection and will do whatever I can We have already asked and received so much from the President in connection with appointments during the last year and a-half, that we have no especial claim upon his sonsideration. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 395 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Hon. George D. Meiklejohn, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Meiklejohn: Enclosed you will please find letter from C. C. Burr, of Lincoln, Neb., whose daughter is my brother’s wife. I have already taken this matter up with the President and General Corbin, but considering the number of favors I have already asked and received in connection with these matters I am doubtful as to whether or not the appointment will be made. Any assistance you can give in this connection will be thoroughly appreciated. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.396 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Mr. Roy O. West 415 First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. West: Permit me to offer you my sincere congratulations upon your marriage and to wish you and your wife every blessing throughout life. Your abilities will win you distinguished position in public ways and you have my best wishes for most complete domestic happiness. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 397 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Mr. M. B. Bailey, Danville, Ill. My dear Mr. Bailey: Your letter of the 7th instant is at hand and noted. After having secured the nomination for Senator, the reverse in your candidacy for the legislature, under the circumstances stated, is no reflection in any way. I will talk with Judge Thompson about he Alaska matter, but ear there is very little hope in that connection, for the reason that Boutelil has lined us all up behind J. C. W. Rhode, of Chicago, who is very anxious to go Alaska, and has pressed his candidacy with great vigor for some. I will, however, look carefully in to this matter. Trusting I may have the pleasure of seeing you soon, I subscribe myself, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 398 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Hon. M. A. Hanna, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: Relative to your inquiry of this morning in regard to the Receivership of the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, N. Y., in connection with the letter of Mr. G. D. Hasbrouck, of Albany, N. Y., who recommends the appointment of his brother to that position, I beg leave to state that until the full report of the Examiner in charge of the bank has been received no action will be taken in regard to a receiver. Should it then be found necessary to place the bank in the hands of a receiver I shall be glad to give Mr. Hasbrouch’s application careful consideration. Respectfully yours, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 398 Address Reply to “COWTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,” WASHINGTON. D. C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 10, 1898. Mr. Alexander W. Cooke, #36 South Clarke Street, Chicago, Illinois. My dear Captain: I have instructed Arthur W. Cole to report to you for appointment as Sargeant in your company. He is the young engineer who was so highly recommended by my father, and concerning whom I spoke to you when in Washington. Rector wires that he will be unable to accept the position on account of the small salary attach ed to it. I have also given a letter to a young electrical engineer, Mr. Kreider of Jacksonville, Illinois, who will present the same, unless he receives an appointment in this city within the next few days. I may have one or two more, but this is unlikely. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 400 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. William H. Harper, Care Union League Club, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Harper: I have your kind invitation to be present at the celebration of Illinois Day at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha on the 21st instant. I promised to address the National Association of Credit Men at Detroit on the 22nd instant, which makes it impossible for me take the Omaha trip. This is a source of greatest regret to me. I thank you for your kind remembrance and congratulate you upon the prominent and successful personal part you have had in the most creditable showing which our State has made at the Omaha Exposition. Trusting that you are well, and with kind regards to your son, I am, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 401 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. General William H. Powell, Collector, Belleville, Ill. My dear General: Yours of the 7th instant is at hand and noted. I will inquire into the matter mentioned and do what I can in that connection. In great haste, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 402 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. N.E. Roberts, Fafirfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Roberts: Yours of the 8th instant, regarding the receivership of the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, N.Y., is at hand and noted. I regret to say that it will be impossible for me to appoint any one outside of the State of New York to this position. I think the order for exemption of certain places from the operation of the civil service rules will be made before the first of July, but I do not know definitely as to this. The situation in regard to obtaining positions is extremely discouraging, but whatever assistance I can give will be given heartily. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATUER]. 403 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. H.C. Butler, Anson, Texas. My dear Mr. Butler: I have a letter from Hon. Perry S. Heath,. In which he states that you should make a proper and regular official recommendation to the Department for an increase in clerk hire and he will take the matter up the first of July for consideration. With kind regards, Hastily, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 404 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Hon. J.K. Richards, Solicitor General, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Solicitor: In reference to your call and letter commending Mr. Hasbrouck for the receivership of the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, N.Y., I beg leave to state that it is impossible for me at present to give you any special encouragement in this connection, but I will carefully consider Mr. Hasbrock’s claim. There are already several applicants of high standing for this place, and, as is customary in these cases, I shall delay an appointment of a receiver for some little time in order to secure the best man. I will see you again in connection with the matter. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 405 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. S.D. Fleming, Care American lawyer, 29 Murray Street, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Fleming: Yours of the 9th instant, requesting a copy of the address which I am to deliver before the National Association of Credit Men, is at hand and noted. My address with be very short; not over ten minutes in length. As soon as I reduce it to writing I will take pleasure in forwarding a copy to you, with the understanding that it is not to be published until after it has been delivered. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 406 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. George R. Sheldon, No. 4 Wall Street, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Sheldon: Yours of 7th instant is received and noted. I will give your valuable suggestions most careful consideration, and will endeavor to thoroughly investigate all conditions in connection with the institution in question. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 407 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. Charles E. Dole, Camp Cuba Libre, Headquarters, Second Brigade, Second Division, Second Army Corps, Jacksonville, Fla. My dear Mr. Dole: Your letter of the 9th instant is at hand and noted. I will do my best for you in connection with the promotion in question, but it seems next to impossible to get action in these matters here. It will, however, give me great pleasure to assist and I will look up the situation in this connection. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 408 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. C.W. Starling, Dallas, Texas. Dear Mr. Starling: Your letter of June 8th instant is at hand and noted. My information is that there is no truth in the report to which you refer, but I will take pleasure n bearing your matter in mind should any change made. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 409 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Hon. F.A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. My dear Mr. Vanderlip: Enclosed please find a letter from Henry Y. Arnett, a young colored man of the highest character and standing, and, I believe, clerical efficiency. I am glad to recommend him in connection with his ambition and would be very glad if you would let me know whether or not there is any truth in the report of a possible vacancy in the Sixth Auditor’s Office. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 410 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Mr. Adam M. Beckley, 3217 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Beckley: Yours of the 9th instant is at hand and noted. I am glad to know that you have [ILLEGIBLE] tained your position, and I learn from the Postmaster that you are giving satisfaction to him. Thanking you for your kind expressions, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE], 411 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. General H.L. Corbin, Adjutant General, U.S.A., Washington, D.C. My dear General: I take pleasure in recommending for appointment as Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army, Mr. Howland, the same to full Senator Mason’s allotment for Illinois, as per his conversation with you and with me. Provided, however, that this recommendation does not interfere with my former recommendation of George Williams, of Evanston, Illinois, for this place. It is to be understood of course that if it is necessary for you to avail yourself of Senator Mason’s allotment in order to secure William’s appointment that this recommendation is to be secondary. I trust, however, that this will be unnecessary and that Mr. Williams and Mr. Howland may both receive appointments. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 412 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1898. Hon. P.S. Grosscup, Monadnock Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Judge: I have to-day written Mr. Ashbel G. Beer, at Ashland, Ohio, stating that I will appoint him receiver of the Stockgrowers National Bank of Miles City, Montana, at a salary of $1500 per year, and have asked him to come here and go over all the papers of the trust preparatory to taking up his duties at that point. I have attended to the matter regarding inspectors, as suggested. In the midst of an accumulation of mall and the pressure of business upon me preparatory taking a three days ‘trip to Marietta, I will have to close with my best regards to you and your charming wife. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 413 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1898. Mr. C.C. Burr, Lincoln, Neb. Dear Sir: In the absence of Mr. Dawes, who is out of the city for a few days, I enclose a letter received in this morning’s mail from Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, in regard to the candidacy of your son for a lieutenancy in the army. As prompt action seems necessary in these matters I thought it best to send you this letter without awaiting Mr. Dawes’ return. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Secretary. Enclosure. 414 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1898. General William H. Powell, Collector, Belleville, Ill. My dear General: Owing to my absence from the city for three of four days an answer to your letter of the 7th instant has been delayed. I saw the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in regard to the matter and he says you should refer to that office the letter you have received from the Civil Service commission and simply advise the Commission that you have done so. The commissioner says he will make whatever reply or explanation may be necessary to the Civil Service commission. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 415 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1898. Mr. F.M. Wallace, Second National Bank, Erie, Pa. My dear Mr. Wallace: I am in receipt of your letter of the 14th instant, enclosing you cipher code and book of instructions. Your commission, when received, will be cancelled and returned to you. Your kind invitation to visit Erie is appreciated and I thank you for it. I shall be very glad to avail myself of you courtesy should the opportunity occur. I am glad to note that you are satisfied with you new duties and are pleased with you surroundings. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 416 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1898. Mr. Henry. Y. Arnett, 1723 5th Street N.W., City. My dear Mr. Arnett: Enclosed please find a letter from Assistant Secretary Vanderlip relative to the matter referred to in your letter of the 6th instant which I brought to his attention. It seems that you application came too late, as the promotion of [ILLEGIBLE] party had been determined upon. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 417 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1898. Captain John a. Duncan, Kansas City, Mo. My dear Captain: Your letter of the 11th instant reached here during my absence in Ohio and comes to my attention this morning for the first time. I met Mr. Kerens, of Missouri, at the White House last night, who had just been to see the President in your behalf in reference to an army appointment, and he informed me that he had succeeded in having your name sent to the Senate for appointment as Captain. Please accept my congratulations upon your appointment. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 418 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1898. Mr. Daniel J. Ryon, Columbus, Ohio. My dear Mr. Ryon: Your letter of the 11th instant was handed me with many others which, unfortunately, were not opened by me until I left Marietta. It was with great regret that I noticed your desire to telephone me when there, I trust you will correspond with me here in reference to the subject matter in questions, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 419 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Arthur G. Beach, Ashland, Wis. Dear Arthur: Yours of the 11th instant reaches me on my return from Ohio. I do not know of any opening for Mr. Jacobson at present. I will be glad to bear the matter in mind and if any opening should occur will write you. I trust that sister and her daughter are getting along well and that you are prospering. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE]. 420 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Eugene McComas, Saulte Ste Marie, Mich My dear Mr. McComas: I am in receipt of a letter from Mr. Lyford, in which he states that you desire leave of absence for one week commencing about the 27th of June. There seems to be no reason in connection with the business of your trust why you should not be able to leave at that time. Accordingly leave of absence is given you as requested. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Comptroller. 421 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. W.H. Lyford, 905 Ellsworth Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Lyford: Yours of the 14th instant is at hand and noted. There is no objection to McComas attending the wedding at Nashville and I have written him to that effect. I expect to be over to Gordon’s wedding, going there from Detroit on the morning of the 23rd. I will be delighted to see you and your wife again. Trusting that you are well, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 422 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. C.A. Hazen, Care the Financier, New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Hazen: I am in in receipt of yours of the 15th instant. I am to deliver an address on the 22nd instant at the meeting of the National association of credit Men at Detroit. I do not expect to speak before the [ILLEGIBLE] Bankers’ Association, as stated in your letter. If you desire an advance copy of the address before the first named association I will be glad to send it to you about the 20th instant. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 423 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. L.W. Fogg, Civil Engineer, Latrobe, Pa. My dear Mr. Fogg: Yours of the 11th instant reaches me upon my return from Ohio. I will be very glad to supplement the efforts of your Congressman in any way possible, and you may inform him, if he thinks I can be of any assistant [HANDWRITTEN], I will be very glad if he will indicate to me the way. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 424 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Secretary: Enclosed please find a letter from General John McNulta, Chairman of the Naval reserve Commission of Illinois, the organization which has raised the funds to equip the Naval Militia of the States. The suggestions which he makes are worthy of your careful consideration, considering the great value of the services of the commission to the naval militia of Illinois. The letter refers to graduates of the Naval Academy now in Illinois. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. Enclosure. 425 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. General John McNulta, First National Bank Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear General: Your letter of the 11th instant reaches me on my return from Ohio. I will take up the matter of Mr. Harrison, and the other one referred to with the Navy Department. Whether or not it will be possible for me to do anything in this connection I am unable to state. As you know I have had to seek [ILLEGIBLE] many things from the Departments and there are well defined limits as to what a man can accomplish in these matters. Donald’s name is on the list for appointment and has been again approved by the President. If it has not already gone to the Senate it will when the names of the rest of the lieutenants are sent in, which will be in a very short time. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 426 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. J.W. Fulton, Williard, Ky. Dear sir: Yours of the 11th instant is at hand and noted. I am unable to give you any encouragement in connection with the position mentioned the candidates for such places in the State of Illinois are numerous and the quota of the State is full. I would suggest that you bring your matter to the attention of the Representatives in Congress from Kentucky. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 427 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Gordon: Yours of the 11th instant is at hand and noted. I took Bigelow over to the White House yesterday morning, and am glad to state that the President agreed to appoint him if a vacancy exists. I think that there is a vacancy and that his nomination will go through. The President did this because of his personal knowledge of Big clow’s work and his acquaintance with him. I will not be able to go over to Chicago until the 23rd, as I speak in Detroit on the 22nd. If there is anything important you had better write me. I am overwhelmed with work, owing to my absence for a few days, and cannot therefore write you as long a letter as I would like to. I appreciate your kindness to W.R. Dawes and thank you again for it. Hastily, your friend, [SIGNATURE]. [HANDWRITTEN]. 428 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Executive Clerk, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Cortelyou: Enclosed please find a letter from Col. Lee of the Regular Army one of the bravest and most efficient soldiers in the service. You will remember that I introduced Col. Lee to the President at the time that Col. Ludington was made Quartermaster general. Col. lee is so able and efficient an officer, being of such [ILLEGIBLE] physique, as well as of such great experience, that his promotion would seem to me to be in the best interest of the service, and I am prompted in thus writing fully as much by this feeling as by the fact that I am personally acquainted with him. If not asking too much, if you will lay this letter before the President at some proper time I will be obliged. Col. Lee is one of the most soldierly men I have ever met. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 429 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. J.G.C. Lee, Camp George H. Thomas, Chief Q.M. Office, Chickamauga Park, Ga. My dear Colonel: Your letter of the 10th instant reaches me on my return from Ohio. I will take pleasure in calling your matter to the attention of the President. I shall be very glad to be of assistance, but, whether of not in the overwhelming press of important matters at the White House, it will be possible, I cannot tell. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE]. 430 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Allen E. Beach, Room 3 Goodale Hotel Building, Columbus, Ohio. My dear Allen: Your letter of the 9th instant, regarding your friend Herbert Corey, is at hand and noted. I have been at Marietta and therefore have been delayed in answering your letter. It will give me great pleasure to assist your friend on your account. Perry Heath has done so much for me heretofore that I think he will do everything that he consistently can in connection with this matter. Please write Mr. Corey to call upon me when he reaches Washington and I will go with him to see Mr. Heath. He is now out of the city but will return shortly. I trust that you are well and that whenever you are in this part of the country you will run over and see us. I wish we could arrange to take some trip together during vacation time this summer, if a vacation time ever comes to a man in the newspaper business or a man in office. Your friend, [SIGNATURE]. 431 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1898. Mr. R. C. Dawes, Evanston, Ill. Dear Brother: Mr. Walton will deliver to you the desk now in the Adams Express building. If there are any of my private papers in it please be careful and preserve the same. Your affectionate brother, [SIGNATURE] 432 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1898. Mr. D. G. Wing, American Exchange National Bank, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Dan: In accordance with your suggestion I write to say that I will be in Chicago on June 23rd to attend Gordon’s wedding. I Suggest that you meet me there then. I wrote Gordon to-day and told him to send you an invitation if he has overlooked it. I will make a little speech at Detroit on the 22nd and will be glad to see you there. One or two of Chicago friends my come over. Can you not bring Mr. Burnham along with you? I suppose, however, it would be difficult for you both to leave the bank at the same time. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 433 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Hon. Joel P. Heatwole, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Heatwole: I am in receipt of your letter of the 14th instant, inquiring who has been appointed Receiver of the First National Bank of Minot, N. D., in place of Mr. Reach. As yet no appointment has been made. I will notify you when a successor to Mr. Roach is appointed. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 434 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. E. A. Bigelow, Carrolton Hotel, Baltimore, Md. My dear Mr. Bigelow: In case you are appointed Paymaster, as now seems likely, I wish as a personal favor to me you would appoint as your clerk DeWitt W. Chamberlin, of Chicago, who is a brother of your friend Walter H. Chamberlin. He is a young man of wide experience and the highest personal character and is in every way competent to perform the duties of the position in question. This appointment is asked as the only request of Mr. Walter H. Chamberlin, whose valuable services in the last campaign you know so well. My understand is that you have the nomination of your clerk. I am going to the War Department this afternoon and see General Corbin and if there is any change in the situation, or if I get definite news as to when your name will probably go in, I will write you again. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 435 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. George H. Earle, jr., Chestnut Street National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Mr. Earle: Yours of the 14th instant is at hand and I will give the same my careful attention and write you. I trust your matters are progressing at Philadelphia. The more I consider the situation at Philadelphia the clearer I am that there can be no possible criticism of the final outcome of the arrangement, if you can bring it about in an open and fair way. Certainly so far from its being possible to Criticise the position taken by yourself and Mr. Cooke in having prevented the entire destruction of the equity of the bank and trust company in the Record property, the act when fully understood will be generally appreciated and commended. My mind is clear on this. I sincerely hope that these complications are not troubling and perplexing you. When I last saw you seemed a little tired out. I leave for Detroit on Monday night to join my family, who are now in the West, at Chicago. In the meantime, it is possible, I may go down to Atlantic City on Sunday, in which event I will wire you sometime to-day. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 436 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Captain A. W. Cooke, 34 Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Captain: Yours of the 13th instant is at hand and noted. I will Look into the status of your matter at the War Department and see if it can be hastened. I am commending one more man to you whose capacity as an engineer I think you will find very exceptional. I trust you will keep the position of Sergeant unfilled until you see him. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 437 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Luke T. Walker, Nashville, Tenn. My dear Mr. Walker: Yours of the 13th instant is at hand and noted. I would be very glad to do anything I can for you in connection with the [ILLEGIBLE] of the Eighth Immune Regiment. Col. Hughes has not yet called. Whenever he does I will assist him in every possible way. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 438 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. J. A. Buckstaff, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Buckstaff: Yours of the 10th instant, regarding the formation of a company to manufacture ranges, is at hand and noted. I regret to state that it is impossible for me to go into any new enterprises at that time. Trusting that you may be successful, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 439 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. J. L. Fulton, 1040 Monadnock Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Fulton: Your letter of the 11th instant reaches me on my return from Ohio. I am sorry to state that it seems absolutely impossible to secure a Secure a Second Lieutenant’s commission for Mr. Flanders. I would be glad to assist him if it were possible. Regarding the Paris Exposition matter I am not informed as to the present status of the bill but assume that it will pass without much doubt. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN]440 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. F. M. Hayes, President, Michigan Bankers Association, Detroit, Mich. My dear Mr. Hayes: Yours of the 11th instant is at hand and noted. Under no circumstances can I make any other address at Detroit than the one before the National Association of Credit Men. It will, however, give me great pleasure to meet you personally, and your friends. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 441 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. A. P. Yates, 414 Times Herald, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Yates: Yours of the 12th instant is at hand and noted. At present I do not know of any opening for you. I supposed that you were well employed with the Times Herald. I will bear your matter in mind and if any opening should occur will write you. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 442 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Mr. Henry M. Cooper, Little Rock, Arkansas. My dear Mr. Cooper: Yours of the 10th is at hand and carefully noted. The matter concerning which you write has not been brought to my attention as yet in any way. In case it should be, the statements in your letter will be carefully considered. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 443 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Prof. W. C. Gurley, Marietta, Ohio. My dear Mr. Gurley: To my great regret I did not see you when at Marietta as I left there a day before I expected to. Emclosed please find a letter from Secretary Day in regard to Mr. Spencer, which I think you had better send to him. I wish it were possible to do something, but it is very late in the day for consulships. I have placed your name on our list for documents issued from this office. With kind regards, [SIGNATURE] 444 PROFIT ON CIRCULATION Of National Bank With Money At 6% ------------------------------------- --------------------------- U.S.5's U.S.4's U.S.4's U.S.3's 1904 1907 1925 10-20 Cap'l invested 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 Bonds purchases x 90,909.00 93,458.00 84,746.00 100,000.00 Circulation 81,818.00 84,112.00 76,271.00 90.000.00 Receipts. Int.on Circulat'n 4,909.09 5,046.72 4,576.26 5,400.00 Int.on bonds dep't 4,545.00 3,738.32 3,389.84 3,000.00 Cross receipts 9,454.54 8,738.04 7,966.10 8,400.00 Expenditures. Tax 818.18 841.12 762.71 900.00 Expenses 62.50 62.50 62.50 62.50 Sinking fund 1,335.68 540.52 233.55 Total expendit's 2,216.36 1,444.14 1,058.76 962.50 Net receipts 7,238.18 7,340.90 6,907.34 7,437.50 Profit on Circulat'n Amount 7,238.18 7,340.90 6,907.34 7,437.50 Percent. 7.238. 7.341. 6.907. 7,437 x Purchase prices: 5's at Ill; 4's. 1907, at 107; 4's, 1925, at 118; 3's at par. 445 The table illustrates the profit made by a bank having $100,000 to invest, which uses this amount to purchase $100,000 U. S. 3% bonds at par, deposits them with the Government and takes out $90,000 of currency thereon. It receives from Government $3,000 per annum in interest on the bonds and $5,400 as interest on $90,000 currency, which it leans out at 6% interest. These two items make a gross profit of $8400. But the bank must pay a tax of 1% a year on the $90,000 which amounts to $900, and about $62 besides for the current expenses of redeeming its currency. When the sum of these two items - - $962 - - is deducted from the $8400 gross profit, there remains a net profit of $7434 on an investment of $100,000, $1437 more profit than if the bank had simply leaned or invested its $100,000 at 6% instead of buying bonds and taking out circulation. 446 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1898. Hon. Daniel W. Mills, M. C., Washington, D. C. Sir: In accordance with your request, I enclose to you the estimate of the Government Actuary, in which he calculates profit on circulation of national banks taken out on the different classes of Government bonds, assuming that the value of money in the loaning market is sex per cent. At the time the Actuary made this calculation, the purchase price of the bonds, as you will note, was lower than it is at present, and thus the profits upon circulation taken out upon bonds purchased at the present time will be less than that given, except in the case the new issue of three per bonds, which will be sold at par, in accordance with law. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Comptroller. 447 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. J. B. Webb, 646 Broadway, New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Webb: Yours of the 14th instant is received and noted. I would be very glad to assist your brother in securing such a place as he desires if it were possible, but I do not think I can do anything as I know of no opening in that direction. With kind regards. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 448 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. Louis Schooler, 1427 State Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Schooler: Yours of the 13th instant received and noted. As the Census Bureau has not yet been organized it is impossible to do anything in the matter about which you write. I will, however, do as you suggest, Lay your letter aside until the proper time comes for its consideration. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 449 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. A. B. Hepburn, National City Bank, New York City. My dear Mr. Hepburn: I am in receipt of yours of the 15th instant, with enclosure, and have carefully noted its contents. I thank you very much for the information contained in your letter but do not think I ought to make any suggestion connection with the matter. I am just about leaving the city for Detroit, where I shall deliver a short address before the National Credit Mens Association on the 22nd , and go from there to Chicago, for a day or two. With kind regards, Hastily, yours, [SIGNATURE] 450 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. George Buckland, Fremont, Ohio. My dear Buckland: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I saw both General Corbin and Senator Hanna on Saturday in connection with year matter and urged them to take up your case as earnestly as possible. They area both desirous of doing something and Senator Hanna had that morning been over to see General Corbin in reference thereto. The places are practically all filled and the outlook would be extremely discouraging were it not for the manifest interest of these gentlemen in your case. I can give you no special encouragement further than that your matter has not been forgotten. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 451 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. [ILLEGIBLE] H. Bowles, Chairman, Paost Building, Milwaukee, Wis. My dear Mr. Bowles [ILLEGIBLE] I have your letter of the 15th instant, inviting me to address The National Association of Life Underwriters at its annual convention in August. The kindness of your remembrance and the honor of the invitation are fully appreciated, but I am sorry to state that it will be impossible for me to be present. I assure you that this is a great source of regret to me. I trust that your convention may be as great a success as in the past. Again thanking you, I am. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE} 452 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. P.S. Grosscup, Monadnook Building,Chicago, Ill. My dear Judge: Referring further to your letter of June 3rd, the particular matter in reference to the Inspectorship has had attention and will besent back to the Department of Jastice as suggested. I will be in Chicago on tresday and will then see you. Hastily, your friend, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 453 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. George D. Meiklejohn: Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, My dear Mr. Meiklejohn: I am very Much Interested in Lieut. Charles E. Dole of 4th Illinois Infantry, and I Enclose herewith a letter from him can you assist him in the matter which he mentions? It seems a very reasonable request. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 454 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. Rohert G. Kinkaid, [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Kinkead & Merwine, Columbus, Ohio. My dear Mr. Kinkead: Your letter of the 8th instant did not reach me until my return from a visit to Ohio. It gives me pleasure to enclose the letter here as requested. which he mentions? It seems a very Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Respectfully, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 455 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. A.J. Beveridge, Indianapolis, Ind. My dear Mr. Beveringe: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I leave to night for Detroit and Chicago, where I will be until about the 26th or this month. I trust I may see you at Gordon's wedding at Chicago. With congratulation upon. the outcome of the Convention, Hastily, your friend, With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 456 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. James M. Downing, 606 Equitable Building, Denver, Colo. My dear Mr. Downing: Your letter of the 10th instant is at hand and noted. Your matter will have my best attention. It is impossible for me to state now as to whether or not any opening will occur but whenever any development occur in this connection I will write your. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 457 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. G. James Jones, Galesville, Wis. My dear Mr. Jones: Your of the 6th instant is at hand and noted. While I appreciate the compliment implied in the action of your college it seems improper for me to accept the degree conferred. The honor of the remembrance is thoroughly appreciated, however, and I thank the trustees and officers of your institution heartily for the same. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 458 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. Mark A. Hanna, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator: Please find enclosed a letter from William K. McClintock, Secretary of the Business [ILLEGIBLE] Organization. Knowing that you feel an interest in the matter I refer the letter to you trusting you may call it to the attention of the President in such a way as to secure the fulfillment of Mr. McClintock's ambition. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 459 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. William K. McClintock, Care Great Northern Building, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. McClintock: Yours of the 15th instant is at hand and noted and I have again called your matter to the attention of Senator Hanna and asked him if he would not speak to the President in this in this connection. I have already celled the attention of the President myself to the matter. The places practically seem to be all gone and the outlook is very discouraging. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 460 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. William C. Sprague, Collector Publishing Company, Detroit, Mich. My dear Mr. Sprague: Your of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I will hand you a copy of my address upon my arrival at Detroit Tuesday evening. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 461 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. Joseph F. Manley, Augusta, Maine. My dear Mr. Manley: I have directed the Receiver of the First National Bard of Helena, Montana, to forward some legal business to Mr. Mellen, as per your suggestion. Mr. Mellen seems a very capable and efficient attorney and we take satisfaction in his work. Yours, [SIGNATURE] 462 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. Fred. Williams, Lincoln, Neb. My dear Mr. Williams: Your Letter of the 4th instant has not been answered sooner owing to my absence from the city. The salary for the receivership in question for the present would be $1800 and the length of time required for the closing up of the trust would depend upon the energy of the receiver, but it ought to be completed within a year's time. I realize that the position is not especially desirable, and if you find it impracticable to accept it I will bear your case in mindin other connections. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 463 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. H.W. Cannon, Chase National Bark, New York City. My dear Mr. Cannon: Your telegram relative to the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, is at hand and noted and has had my most careful attention. The committee called on Saturday and discussed the situation. I am obliged to you for your telegram. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 464 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. J.C. Baldridge, Care Brown, St. John Co., Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Baldridge: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I do not think that it will be very long before you receive your appointment. I am doing everything I can in this connection but matters move along alowly here and the exemption order has not yet been made. I will notify you at the eaeliest possible moment in connection with the matter. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 465 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. William A. Vincent, Care Messrs Goodrich, Vincent & Bradley, The Rookery, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Vincent: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted, enclosing a letter from Dr. Senn. This letter I have put in the hands of Senator Spooner after another conference with him. I have also again called the attention of the president and the War Department to the matter, and Senator Spooner will do the same. I hope something may come of it, but as yet I am not able to give you any definite assurances. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 466 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. J.C. Spooner, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. My dear Senator: Enclosed please find a letter from William A. Vincent, enclosing one from Dr. Senn relative to Dr. Vincent, of Wisconsin, and his desire for either a staff or line appointment in the army. Dr. Vincent is a Surgeon and would be glad to render medical services, if the position of surgeon seems obtainable. I have already brought his matter to the attention of the President and the War Department, as well as to yourself here to fore. I trust that it is possible for something to be done in this connection. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 467 June 20th 1898 Personal My dear Mr. Herty: I was much pleased to receive your message from Congressman Foss, and trust I may soon have the pleasure of an interview with you. Will hope to see you soon. Yours, Charles G. Dawes 468 Address Reply to "COMPTROLLER OF THE OURRENGY," WASHINGTON, D.C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mrs. J. L. McCormick, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. My dear Mr. McCormick: Your letter of the 14th instant is at hand, and noted. General miles has recommended Captain McCormick for promotion as lieutenant colonel of Immunes. I have again called the attention of the War Department to this matter, and trust that it may come out as we wish, With kind regards, Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 469 Address Reply to "COMPTROLLER OF THE OURRENGY," WASHINGTON, D.C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. The Honorable, The Secretary of War, Washington, D.C. Sir: The enclosed letter is from Mr. Walter B. Phister, Who was so Active in collection Supplies for the Cubans some months ago. I trust that he may receive the position to which he sems so well entitled, both in point of past services and present qualifications. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE]470 Address Reply to "COMPTROLLER OF THE OURRENGY," WASHINGTON, D.C. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. M. S. Quay, United States Senate. My dear Senator: I have looked into the situation relative to the United States Deposits of The First National Bank of York, Pennsylvania. There has been no application on the part of the york National bank to be designated as a United States Depository, so far as I can learn, and there will be no change made in the present arrangement which, I understand, is your desire. Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 471 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. A.F. McCormick, Portsmouth, Ohio. My dear Mr. McCormick: Yours of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. While the probability is that it would be impracticable for me to take any step in the matter mentioned I will be very glad indeed to have the information which you have at hand and trust you may forward the same. With kind regards to your wife, I am, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] 472 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. Charles O. Whittemore, U.S. District Attorney, Salt Lake City, Utah. My dear Mr. Whittemore: Yours of the 14th instant is at hand and noted. I will take pleasure in expressing your thanks to the President. You will also accept my personal congratulations upon your well merited distinction and my best wishes for a successful and pleasant administration of your office. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 473 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. John Maynard Harlan, Attorney at Law, Ashland Block, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Harlan: Your letter of the 16th instant is at hand and noted. I wish it were possible to do something more for [HANDWRITTEN] here in the way of a better commission, but it seems utterly impossible to do anything. This is a source of great regret to me, because of your personal interest in the matter. Regarding the matter concerning which you telegraphed me, I did not receive the telegram until Saturday night. I will endeavor to attend to the matter at the War Department to-day. Yours, [SIGNATURE] 474 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. C.P. Hitch, U.S. Marshal, Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Hitch: Your letter of the 15th instant is at hand and noted. I am very glad to hear from you. I expect to be in Chicago on Thursday or Friday of this week and if you happen to be in the city at that time I will be very glad indeed to talk matters over with you. If you expect to be in Washington soon I trust you will let me know. The political situation throughout the country looks well. With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 475 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. J.L. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Bristow: Enclosed please find a letter from one of my friends in Oklahoma. I trust you may be able to accede to his request. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 476 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. [HANDWRITTEN]. M. McCoy, Guthrie, Oklahoma. My dear Mr. McCoy: Yours of the 15th instant is at hand and I have spoken to my friend Mr. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, in connection with your matter. With your regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 477 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. E.H. Pearson, Globe National Bank, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Pearson: I am delighted to know that you are going to Detroit. I will reach there Tuesday evening and will be at the Cadillac Hotel. I will leave word with the clerk as to my whereabouts at all times in case you should call. I am glad to know that Moulton is going with you. As I will see you so soon it is unnecessary to indulge in a long letter. I have ordered a lot of blanks to be sent you for subscriptions for bonds, which will go out by this day’s mail. The allotments will be made in accordance with the terms of the printed circular, a copy of which will go with the subscription blanks to-day. Hastily, Your friends, [SIGNATURE] 478 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. John Addison Porter, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Porter: Enclosed please find a letter from W. L. Distin, Surveyor-General of Alaska, Commending Willis P. McBride, who is a candidate for the clerkship of the U. S. Court at Circle City. I trust you will lay the letter before the President at the proper time. I endorse the application of Mr. McBride. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 479 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. W. L. Distin, U. S. Surveyor-General, Alaska. My dear Mr. Distin: Your letter of the 28th ultimo, regarding Mr. Willis P. McBride, who is an applicant for appointment as Clerk of the U. S. District court at Circle city, is at hand and noted. It will give me pleasure, in accordance with your recommendation, to commend Mr. McBride to the President. I note your earnest recommendation and satatements as to his executive and business ability. I trust you enjoy your new location and presume that your environment is more congenial at this time of the year than it is in the winter season. With best wishes for your success, I am, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 480 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: Referring to your call at my office this morning and to the letter of George W. Walker which you handed me, together with your recommendation of Mr. Clary, I will say that after considering the matter I have decided to increase Mr. Clary’s district, although not quite in the way in which he has indicated. The new arrangement, however, will doubtless be satisfactory to Mr. Clary, as it will add to his compensation and increase his list of banks assigned him for examination. Mr. Clary will XXX be notified of this in a short time as the matter is now arranged. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.481 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. Bluford Wilson, Care Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis R. R. Co., Springfield, Ill. My dear Mr. Wilson: You have my congratulations upon the efficiency of your work in behalf of the Government. The manner in which you have done it has involved great self-sacrifice and you are entitled to all the more credit on that account. I only wish it had been in some way possible to have arranged matters more in accordance with your first plans. Trusting I may see you whenever you are in the East, With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 482 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. To whom it may concern: It gives me pleasure to testify to the efficiency and ability of Mr. Robert C. Kinkead, who has a long experience as an educator in this country He is a graduate of Marietta College, Ohio, and of the Cincinnati Law School. He has had a most successful career as a teacher in different schools in Ohio and as Superintendent of schools in Missouri. He was for seven years Principal in one of the largest schools in Kansas City, Mo. He is eminently qualified for word as an instructor and I cordially Comment him in this connection. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 483 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mrs. A. T. Belknap, 1727 P Street, Washington, D. C. My dear [HANDWRITTEN]: Mr. William’s name will go to the Senate at the same time that the other nominations for lieutenants are sent in. There are two hundred to be named. The list is published in to-day’s paper and I presume will go to the Senate to-day or to-morrow. I do not think there will be any trouble about the confirmation I rejoice with you that the matter has come to a successful issue. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] [HANDWRITTEN] 484 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. M. S. Quay, U. S. Senator, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: Yours relative to the Cambria National Bank, is at hand and noted, and I have brought the same to the attention of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, with a request that he designate said bank as a public depositary. He states that he will do this in connection with the new bond issue should the services of a band be required, which he deems likely. Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 485 Address Reply to “COMPTROLLER OF THE CUFRENCY,” WASHINGTON, D. C Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. Walter B. Phister, 507 New York Life Building, Chicago, Illinois. My dear Mr. Phister: Your letter of the 18th instant is at hand and noted. I have called your matter personally to the sttention of Secretary Alger, and will write you as soon as I learn of any developments. With kind regards, Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 486 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. My dear Senator: I enclose herewith a telegram from Ray in regard to O. M. Olsen, who is very prominent among the telegraphers of Illinois. He desires to be a lieutenant in Captain Cooke’s Company of Engineers. I will see Corbin in this connection before leaving town. I have written Ray that you would take charge of the matter and I earnestly hope that he outcome may be successful. You should experience no more difficulty, it seems to me, in having Olsen named as lieutenant than you had in having Cooke named as captain. These men have passed examination at Chicago, as I understand it. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure. 487 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Major B. B. Ray, Care Mr. Charles U. Gordon, Postmaster, Chicago, Ill. My dear Major: I have your telegram regarding Mr. O. M. Olson, of Chicago, who desires a position as Lieutenant in Captain Cook’s Company. I have taken this matter up with General Corbin and Senator Cullom. As I leave to-night for Detroit it is difficult for me to take this matter up in the proper way, but I have called it to the attention of Senator Cullom and have asked him to give it his best attention. I will also see General Corbin in connection with it. I think we can hold you at Chicago without difficulty. Senator Hanna will co-operate in this connection, if necessary. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 488 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1898. Mr. M. M. Kirkman, Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Kirkman: Your telegram relative to Captain Kirkman was duly received and I have taken up his matter at the War Department. I wish, however, that you would write me definitely as to the promotion or assignment which he has in mind, as you will readily admit in the matter of success in shooting at a target the knowledge of the location of the mark is very essential. I trust I will see you in Evanston next Thursday or Friday, I have not forgotten the matter in connection with your son, but the particular case I had in mind was settled. There will be another soon. With kind regards to your family, Yours respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 489 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1898. Hon. S. M. Cullom, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. Dear sir: In the absence of Mr. Dawes I enclose to you a telegram received this morning from A. W. Cooke, of Chicago, relative to nominating Olsen for a Second Lieutenancy, Mr. Dawes having written you on this subject yesterday, Very respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Secretary, Enclosure. 490 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1898. Col. John T. Barnett, 139 Indiana, U. S. V., Camp Alger, Va. Dear sir: As Mr. Dawes was leaving the city he requested me to see the Comptroller of a colonelcy of volunteers have on a regular army colonel re trod, and to advise you of his reply, I saw Comptroller Trace well, who, after discussing the question with his deputy, expressed the Opinion that a retired Regular Army Colonel could not accept the Colonelcy of a volunteer regiment with out vacating his position on the retired list. In other words, his acceptance of a colonelcy of voltammeters would be equivalent to a resignation of his position of Colonel retired. In expressing this opinion the Comptroller wished it to be understand as this personal and not official opinion, as, if the question came before him officially for determination, he would give it more thought, but his individual view at present is as above stated. If I can be of any further service to you in the matter please let me know. Comptroller Dawes will not return to the city until next week. Respectfully yours, P. S. Mr. Dawes wished me to state that this information is sent at the instance of Mr. Turner of the Executive Mansion. 491 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. L. F. Mason, Care Messrs Mason & Combs, Attorneys at Law, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Mason: Please accept the congratulations of my wife and myself upon your marriage and extend our kindest regards to your wife. Your abilities will command for you a high position in life and I wish for you all success and happiness. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 492 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. Earl M. Cranston, Denver, Colo. My dear Mr. Cranston: Yours of the 17th instant reached me upon my return from Chicago. I an doing what I can in connection with Col. Wood’s matter and trust we may be able to secure his appointment. I thank you for your kind invitation to visit Denver but find it will be utterly impossible for me to do so. Trusting that you are well and prospering, With kind regards, Yours, [SIGNATURE] 493 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. A. J. Bandy, Auditor, Atlantic, Valdosta & western Railway Co., Hay low, Ga. My dear Mr. Bandy: I am in receipt of yours letter of the 21st instant and thank you for your kind words of congratulation and good wishes. I return herewith the fragments of the $5 note you enclosed , together with treasury circular relative to the redemption of paper currency. Your attention is invited to the paragraphs 11 and 12 of this circular, and I would suggest that you comply with the requirements of paragraph 12 so that he note may be redeemed at its full face value. If you can make the required affidavit and will forward the same to me with the fragments of the note I will take pleasure in seeing that the matter has prompt attention. These notes are not redeemed by this office, but by the Treasurer of the United States. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] Enclosures. 494 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Personal. Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. J. L. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Washington, D. C. My dear Bristow: Enclosed Please find a letter from my Aunt, Mrs. Ely Myer, of Daytona. Judge Long has recommended Mr. Jolley for postmaster at Daytona, and it was expected that the appointment would have been made before this. Can you do anything to hurry it up, as a personal favor to Yours, [SIGNATURE] Enclosures.495 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. L. E. Woodbury, 207 East Kinzie Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Woodbury: I have referred your letter of the 24th instant to the President with my cordial endorsement. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 496 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. To the President: I take pleasure in cordially endorsing the enclosed application of Mr. L. E. Woodbury. With great respect, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.497 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 27, 1898. Mr. John C. W. Rhode, 339 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Rhode: I have your letter of the 20th instant. Please accept my con gratula tions upon your appointment and my best wishes for a most successful and pleasant experience in your now office. With kind regards, Respectfully, [SIGNATURE] 498 June 28, 1898. Alexander H. Revell, Wabash and Adams Streets, Chicago, Ill. Have canvassed situation. In my judgment matter open yet. Gage sees President tonight. We both advise that format meeting of Fair directors be held and resolution adopted, to be for warded here immediately. Charles G. Dawes. 499 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1898. Hon. John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: I desire to call your especial attention to the matter of Mr. Charles H. Howe, a resident of my home town, and a brilliant young men of the highest standing, who has passed the examination for the engineer service of the Navy, and have been duly recommended for appointment as Assistant Engineer. Mr. Howe received his technical education at Cornell University and has been subsequently connected with the metropolitan Street Railway Company of New York City in this capacity of mechanical engineer. Under date of March 25th he applied to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt for permission the qualify for the naval service, and on May 12th reported to the Beard of Examiners at New York. He was examined physically and then received the permission of the board to go sea for engine room practice, He was at sea on the S. S. Seminole of the Clyde line from May 24th to June 15th, and was accorded every facility for gaining such experience, which supplemented by his technical training, renders him of value in the naval engineer service. It was because he wont to sea to perfect himself for he services that his chances of appointment were lessened, inasmuch as all eligi - 500 2 Bles prior to June 3rd have been commissioned. In view of these facts I doom his case especially deserving of your favorable consideration. And in the interest of the service and as a personal favor to me I ask his appointment. Respectfully. [SIGNATURE] 501 CHARLES G. DAWES, Comptroller Treasury Department, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1898. Mr. H. D. Dement, Dixon, Ill. My dear Mr. Dement: Enclosed please find your commission as Post Office In specter. I trust you will find the duties congenial and feel sure that your employment will nure to the benefit of the service. With kind regards, Your friend, [SIGNATURE] Enclosure.493[BLANK PAGE][INSIDE BACK COVER][BACK COVER][SPINE]