Herbert Hoover: “The public health has apparently never been better than it has been over the past 6 months.”

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.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

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…