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pending therein. In view of this and in connection with the fact that the permit granted the city of San Francisco, under
the act of February 15 1901, is revocable, and the question of its being made permanent is one which must ultimately rest
with Congress, I am constrained to deny your application in the premises. Any steps, therefore, that may be taken looking
to the prevention of the effectuation of the grant, in question should properly be addressed to Congress. Very respectfully,
illegible Secretary. cc-P R -2-