Herbert Hoover: “Programs now authorized will carry it to still larger figures in future years.”

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

So much of the order of June 8, 1926, creating Reservoir-Site Reserve No. 17, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked

One never makes a statement like that.

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.