Letter from President Theodore Roosevelt to Secretary of the Interior E. A. Hitchcock

This item includes a letter enclosing the case of Dr. A. M. Curtis of Freedman's Hospital. The case includes an endorsement from Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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ans. 10/2/01 EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON. October 1, 1901. My dear Mr. Secretary: Referring to the enclosed papers in the case of Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Freednen's Hospital. Paul Laurence Dunbar is a man for whom 1 have a high regard on account of his literary ability. Would you look into this case, and report to me? Sincerely yours, J. Rooseha Hon. E. A. Hitcheock, Secretary of the Interior. numerous signatures Petition for appointment of alove with Paul Laurence Danbarsare in ahy Dir. Endorseme wk by g. Ellen faster, and