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[[preprinted]] 254 [[/preprinted]] 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