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July 31, 1917

To the President,
Washington, D. C.

The American Society of Civil Engineers is in receipt to-day of
the following cable:

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American Society Civil Engineers
New York

"Central Board Engineers Ways of Commmunication send fraternal greetings
to you request me to thank United States through Society for sending our
Advisory Commission to Russia.

Stevens"

In compliance with the request therein expressed, this Society de-
sires to thank you for the foresight shown in the sending of an Advisory
Commission of Engineers to Russia, and to express appreciation of the
care and judgment exercised in the selection of its personnel.

Yours respectfully,

President
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