If at First You Don't... Part 5

_The oldest item in the archives file was opened today. We are not certain that it does not const.i.tute some sort of barbaric practical joke. Note that the forms involved have been superseded several dozen times over since they were originally printed. Investigate and report._

_Memo: 92 1751 29 October 2492_

_From: Undersecretary for Cislunar Navigation_

_To: Secretary_

_Due to excessive demands for time caused by the present Congressional furor regarding our department and its rights and duties concerning debris collection and disposal we have been unable to act on your memo 92 8574. Present priority weighting indicates that the earliest compliance date will be late in December. Please denote concurrence._