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January i7, 1903 Honor2zble James P. auitchell The Secretary of Labor Washington 25, D. C. — My dear Bir. aitchei: I wish to tatce this opportunity to express my profound gratitude to you and through you to the other members of the Board of which you are Chairman, for your chare cf the action wiiicu led to the flattering news I received yesterday from the Vhite House tuat I was included In the grcup of five individuals selected to receive the Presidant's \ward for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. Tne realization of the true significance of this honor leaves me with a sense af deepest humility. AH Tean state 1s that J coasider myself truly privileged to have been able to render public service sufficiently adequate to merit such approbation from your Board and the cthers who participated tn the selections. Sincerely, ' HLE: MAH BoM st (4) LOS Ce An emp dae ent fe