Woodrow Wilson Accepts E. Hurley's Resignation With "most genuine regret"

Wilson accepts Hurley's resignation as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. On White House stationery, with notations in pencil, possibly in Hurley's hand. 1p typed, measuring 7" x 8.875", Washington, D.C., dated January 10, 1917. Signed "Woodrow Wilson" and addressed to Hon. Edward N. Hurley on the U.S. Shipping Board. The letter has flattened mail folds and small punch holes at the top edge. Light uneven toning and soiling. The ink from text is faintly transposed to the right. Bold signature.

In part:
"It is with deepest and most genuine regret that I accept your resignation from the Federal Trade Commission…I accept it only because I am convinced from what you tell me that you could not consistently with interests for which you much care continue the work you have been so admirably performing. I wish with all my heart that it might have been possible for you to stay, and I want you to know in what high esteem you have been held here by everyone who has had dealings with you and what a very high value I, in common with the public, have placed upon your work with the Commission."

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