To the Civil Service Commission:

Gentlemen:

How are you progressing preparatory to the examination for special agents? I am very anxious that this shall be done at the earliest possible moment. I have a well-defined policy that I would like to put in operation before I retire.

Very truly yours,

Leslie M. Shaw.

FIRST LETTER FROM THE COMMISSION

December 2, 1905.

The Honorable

The Secretary of the Treasury:

Sir: