Albany, November 20, 1912.
 
Mr. John Hackett,
 
         Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 
Dear Sir:
         We acknowledge receipt of checks in payment for grant 
and patent fee in the matter of the application of J. R.
Roosevelt.
 
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by the Lieutenant-Governor.
  
             Respectfully yours,
             Edward Lanzansky
             Secretary of State.