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OTTO CARMICHAEL. JESSE L. CARMICHAEL. REPRESENTING IN WASHINGTON DETROIT JOURNAL. LOUISVILLE TIMES. MINNEAPOLIS TIMES. INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE. TOLEDO BLADE. Washington, D.C., October, 30, 1902. Dear Mr. Cortelyou, Will you kindly present to the President my re- quest that he secure the appointment of my brother, Mr. Jesse L. Car- - michael, to the position of a special agent in the general land office. He and I work together, representing in Washington several western news- papers. Under the doctor's orders he must spend the coming winter in the wests I ask this place for him that ne may have temporary occupation. Hés general health is first class and he is up to the job. Judge VanDevanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Interior Department, knows my brother, also the requirements of the position, and could give you any information as to his character and competence. I am, Faithfully yours, Otto Cammichay Mr. George B. Cortelyou, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington.

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This item is a letter enclosing a letter from Otto Carmichael on behalf of the appointment for his brother, Jesse L. Carmichael as a special agent in the General Land Office. Also included is the letter from Otto Carmichael to George B. Cortelyou.

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