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April 12th

Mr. L.F. Sykes
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Please find enclosed bills, returned. I am not informed that any promise has been made that this Bureau would become responsible for these bills, and under existing regulations I do not feel authorized to recommend the payment of money for purposes for which these bills were contracted.

Very Respectfully Yours
W. L. Van Derlip
Bvt. Maj & Supt. of Education
per J.Q. Crosby