"Tuesday, 2.
"Dear Mr. Manning,—Noyes was appointed at the suggestion of Governor Hoadley, who was here when the President and Secretary of the Interior were considering the matter.
"D. S. Lamont."
G. W. SMITH TO MR. MANNING
"July 3, 1885.
"Hon. Daniel Manning, Washington, D. C.—Letter received. Such an appointment would be the greatest possible mistake. If commission is not issued, better defer its issue until we can communicate.
"G. W. Smith."
MANNING TO G. W. SMITH
"Washington, D. C., July 3rd, 1885.