Herbert Hoover: “I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your husband, who was my good friend and distinguished predecessor in the…”

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

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

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.

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