Herbert Hoover: “The disabled veterans by their service to our country have earned its undying gratitude and I gladly share in the honors…”

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

I do so with the deepest regret because of the distinguished service you have rendered and the fine place you have been able to make for yourself in the Diplomatic Service.

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress a supplemental estimate of appropriation for the Department of State for the fiscal year 1932, to remain available until June 30, 1933, amounting to $40,000, for an…

There is another phase of the bill as passed which is disheartening.