MY APPOIimEM TO THE CHICAGO POSITION 
"Chicago, 111., Oct, 27th, 1894 
"Dr. W. H. Holmes, 
Curator o f An thropology, 
Field Columbian Museum, 
"Dear Sir 
"In conformance with the instructions of the 
ISKecutive Committee, I hereby confirm your engagement as 
Curator of the Department of Anthropology at a salary of 
Three Hundred Thirty- three and 32/100 Dollars (.|333.32) 
per month, with the understanding and agreement that if the 
Museum desires to dispense with your services, such dismis- 
sal can only take place upon three months notice thereof, and 
on the other hand that if you desire to discontinue your 
services with and for the Museum, you shall give to the 
Museum three months notice of such intention. 
"Please attach your approval to the duplicate 
letter herewith enclosed as an indication of your acceptance 
of thi s co ntract. 
Yours respectfully, 
F. J. V. -SKIFF 
Director" 
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