lis, Wyoming." 

 notifiecTby mai 



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only of the last name of the supervisor, his headquarters town, 

 and the State or Territory. For example: "Edwards, Metropo- 

 Whenever this is done the Forester shouldHBe 

 by mail of the address registered. In communicating 

 with the Washington office by wire address only " Forester, 

 Washington, D. C.," and sign the last name only. Whenever a 

 supervisor leaves his headquarters with no one in charge he 

 should notify his telegraph office of the place where he can be 

 reached by mail when not in direct telegraphic communication. 

 Supervisors need ;iot hesitate to use the wire when_Jmportant 

 matters demanding quick'^acTion arise, but they must make all 

 'telegrams as brief as possible. 



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PROMISE RECORD AND FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM. 

 1^- RECORD OF PROMISES. 



Records of all promises involving future action will be kept in 

 the administrative offices in Washington and in all permanent 

 field headquarters. 



Except in rangers' headquarters, where the records will be kM.< 

 on desk calendars, the equipment will consist of a standard 

 promise-card box; daily and monthly guide cards, 3" by 5"; 

 and plain white cards, 3" by 5". When necessary, a one- 

 drawer card index case may be used instead of the cardboard 

 box. 



The record of a promise will always be made when the 

 promise is made. When the date of fulfillment can not be 

 positively determined, an approximate date will be given: 

 "Not later than - .'" The date of fulfillment will be 

 written on the first line of the promise card, and any change 

 which may later become necessary should be entered on the 

 same line. Below the date will be written the name of the 

 person to whom the promise is made or who is otherwise con- 

 cerned. The card will be dated in the lower left-hand corner. 

 Every card will contain a memorandum of sufficient definite- 

 ness to give a clear understanding of the promised action to 

 anyone who may be required to complete it. 



