April 18, 1898

Sir:

1.  Your letter of April 16, 1898, offering your services to the Engineer Corps of the Navy in case of need, has been received.

2. In reply you are informed that Congress has not yet made any provision for increasing the Engineer Corps of the Navy by appointment from civil life, but that is such provision should be made in the future you will be notified.

Very Respectfully,

Engineer in Chief, U.S.N.

Chief of the Bureau.

To:

Mr. H. E. Middleton

1320-30th Street, NW

Washington, DC