Herbert Hoover: “The total construction work for 1930 seems assured to be larger than even 1929.”

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

We have no desire for offensive armament.

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

The details of this estimate, the necessity therefor, and the reason for its transmission at this time are set forth in the letter of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget transmitted herewith, with whose comments and observations…