Herbert Hoover: “He shall appoint and fix salaries of those persons employed by the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States…”

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

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

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.

One never makes a statement like that.