American government official and diplomat (1892-1961). Typed letter signed. Oxon Hill (Maryland). 26.11.1948. 4to. 1 page.
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To Gilbert J. Tilbury: "It is hardly necessary for me to say how much I value and how deeply I am gratified by the statement contained in your letter of November 22. In view, however, of your very generous message, I feel I should make it clear that, while I have no reason to anticipate any suggestion that I take part in the present Administration, in the improbable event that such a suggestion were made, I would not find it possible to serve under existing conditions [...]". - On headed paper.