Herbert Hoover: “The only news item I have at the moment is that Mr. Akerson is leaving the White House service.”

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

The armaments of the world have grown up in general mutual relation to each other.

We have no desire for offensive armament.

It was unfortunate also that the provision for agricultural relief through the Reconstruction Corporation was omitted.