Jensen, Utah, Nov. 9, 1916

Dr. Wm. J. Holland

Pittsburg, Pa.



My dear Dr. Holland:-

As you doubtless remember, our permit to work the quarry on the Dinosaur National Monument, which was dated the Eighth of January 1916, covers the year 1916 only. This permit states: "At the expiration of this permit, the requirements of the regulations above mentioned having been faithfully observed, the department will favorably consider a renewal thereof, if desired, during the year 1917".

As considerable time will doubtless be required to obtain such a permit after request has been made, and as any delay in the operations at the quarry would be annoying and expensive, it seems that such application should be made at an early date if such has not already been done. I therefore