March 30, 1889
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The President has appointed Mr. Charles E. Mitchell, of Connecticut, to be Commissioner of Patents. Mr. Mitchell is a man of the highest ability, wide influence, exalted character, clear judgment, a successful and experienced patent lawyer, and prompt and vigorous in action. No one could be better qualified for the duties of the Commissionership. Mr. Mitchell is about 53 years of age and a native of Bristol, Conn. He is a graduate of Brown University. He has occupied several important public positions, among them that of State Senator, but for the most part his energies have been devoted to the practice of patent law. His nomination as Commissioner of Patents gives general satisfaction. It is conceded on all sides that under his administration the affairs of the Patent Office will be ably conducted,
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