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On the recordNovember 24, 1947
It would not be possible for me to overstate the feeling of personal regret with which I have read your letter of yesterday advising me of your determination to return to private life.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter Accepting Resignation of Robert E. Hannegan as Postmaster General.

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