One page, 4to, on official imprinted White House stationery. To U.S. Senator E.J. Burkett concerning requests for appointments. “…I do not believe there is a vacancy for a colored man now anywhere. As I think you know, I have appointed a larger percentage of colored men than any other President. Now, about Mr. Geddes; of course there is no more responsible position than that of Commissioner of the Japanese Exposition…Whoever is appointed must possess very unusual qualifications, and he ought to have had a very wide experience either in dealing with expositions, or with foreign governments, or both…”