Herbert Hoover: “Mr. John W. Martyn, executive assistant, Office of the Secretary of War, may be classified as administrative assistant…”

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

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 earnestly hope that this may be done.