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This item is a letter regarding the case of John W. Minto, who was an applicant for appointment as an inspector in the office of the Surveyor General.

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Letter from George Cortelyou, Secretary to the President to Secretary of the Interior E. A. Hitchcock
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Letter from George Cortelyou, Secretary to the President to Secretary of the Interior E. A. Hitchcock
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This item is a letter regarding the case of John W. Minto, who was an applicant for appointment as an inspector in the office of the Surveyor General.
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Personal. WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON January 14, 1903. My dear Sir: The President directs me to ask that you send him a report upon the case of Mr. John W. Minto, who is an applicant for appointment as an inspector in the office of the Surveyor General. I enclose herewith a communication from Senator Mitchell and other papors in behalf of Mr. Minto. Very truly yours, Secretary to the President. Hon. E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior. Enclosures.