Calvin Coolidge: “I am hoping to hold it about where it is. Perhaps we can make a little reduction here and there.”

I had hoped, as I think I have already indicated, that it would be possible for the experts conference on reparations now sitting in Paris to agree on some member other than a citizen of the United States for their Chairman.

The Civil Service Commission cannot recommend the appointment as required by the interests of the service.

It has been a pleasure to have you come in twice a week and give me an opportunity to answer such queries as you wished to propound.

Mr. Samuel H. Thompson may be appointed to an appropriate position in or under the Indian Bureau without reference to the civil service rules.