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instruction in the geographical boundaries I
have indicated, as well as in modern
history and in navigation and nautical
astronomy. I have also studied the economic
questions of the day and have had valuable
experience in Library Management.

I submit herewith a list of references
who can testify to my aptitudes and
acquirements. I can refer to any naval
officer on this coast or in Washington
with respect to my standing in the service.
Hoping that this application may lead
to some investigation of my record, &
beg leave to place myself at your disposi-
tion at such time as may suit your convenience.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,

C. G. Calkins

Navy Pay Office, San Francisco, May 6, 1889.

Honorable Leland Stanford
San Francisco

Sir,
[shorthand symbols in pencil]

Feeling much interest in the establishment
of the Leland Stanford Junior University
I venture to call attention to the propriety
of including a course of instruction in
Commercial and Nautical Geography in
the programme of that Institution.

The practical value of such instruction is
generally recognized abroad. It is claimed
that the industrial and commercial
development of Germany has been materially
aided by the instruction given in these sub-
jects in Geographical Institutes and other in-
stitutions of learning.