Herbert Hoover: “I inclose herewith a report which the Secretary of State has addressed to me in regard to the claim of George J. Salem…”

No such suggestion has ever been made by any American official.

The applicant's name should appear in full on the front page of the application, thus, 'John Henry Smith,' not 'J.H. Smith'

Enlisted men of the Marine Corps having established their special qualifications in the use of the arm or arms which they are required to use, under such regulations and conditions as are now, or may hereafter be, prescribed by the…

I earnestly hope that this may be done.