Harry Truman actually said...

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.

Context

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

11/24/1947

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