On the recordAugust 16, 1940
I accept your resignation effective at the close of business on September 5, 1940.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI accept your resignation effective at the close of business on September 5, 1940.
Letter Accepting the Secretary of Agriculture's Resignation
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