Author: H.L. Rorthe, Special Examiner, Department of the Interior
Title: Letter to George S. Thomas
Date: 16 Feb 1891
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note:
Department of the Interior
Office of Special Examiner U.S. Bureau of Pensions at Grand Rapids, MI
16 Feb 1891
Sir:
You are hereby informed that, in pursuance of authority vested in me, and instructions from the Commissioner of Pensions, I will be at North Dorr, Allegan Co., MI, on or about the Feb. 19, 1891, to specially inquire into the merits of your claim for pension, No. 104064, and to advise you more specifically as to the exact time and place of entering upon said inquiry.
You are also informed that it will be your right and privilege and you will be afforded ample opportunity to be present during the examination, either in person or by attorney, or both, and confront and cross-examine the witnesses, and introduce evidence of witnesses in your own behalf should you so elect.
Should you, however, decline or for any reason be unable to attend or employ an attorney in your behalf, your interests will be guarded and protected in all respects as though you were present. You will not be obliged or compelled to be present at the investigation, and if you desire to stay away, the examination will be openly and fairly conducted in your absence, and the evidence thus taken will, if practicable and you are accessible, be read to you by me before returning the papers to the Bureau of Pensions for final action.
Very Respectfully,
H.L. Rorthe, Special Examiner