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Harry Truman: I am mindful of the reason which you have advanced for declining a recess appointment, and I reluctantly defer to your…

On the recordOctober 31, 1951
I am mindful of the reason which you have advanced for declining a recess appointment, and I reluctantly defer to your wishes in the matter.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Frieda B. Hennock on Her Decision To Decline a Recess Appointment as a Federal Judge

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