Dr. W. J. Holland,

Carnegie Museum,

Pittsburgh, Pa.



Dear Doctor Holland:



This is to acknowledge your telegram under date of September 16th, which I now confirm:



"Pittsburgh, Pa.

September 16, 1915.

Thos. W. O'Donnelll

Vernal Utah

Take necessary steps at once to secure re-opening of our case, and reverse of decision of the Assistant Secretary.  The time is short, act quickly."



Sgd. W.J. Holland.



In accordance with the said telegram I have this day transmitted Motion for re-hearing and Brief in the case, to the Secretary of the Interior, a copy of which I am forwarding to you herewith.



I believe that I present this matter in such a light that the Secretary will grant our motion, and it may be that the may be impressed enough with the matters submitted to order oral argument thereon.  In any evernt, I am of the opinion tha the claim comes clearly within the mining laws, and patent should be allowed therefor.



Very truly yours,

O'Donnell