helping me to first appointment as Collaborator in Forestry Martinez, Feb. 21 1899. My dear Lukens I received your letter
yesterday immediately wrote the recommendations you requested I dont know either the Sec of the Interior or Hermann. but I
sent it to the Care of Pinchot whom I know well who is at the head of the Forestry Department. The place formerly held by
Fernow. I hope you will get the appointment for your are just the man for the place. I'm very sorry to hear such alarming
news about your health devoutly hope the Doctors judgement that you will now be well will prove true Also that Lottie will
speedily recover.