Title: Typed Letter Signed by Warren G. Harding, to William R. Day, accepting the latter's resignation as Umpire of the Mixed Claims Commission to Adjudicate War Claims against Germany Author: Harding, Warren G. Place: Washington Publisher: Date: May 21, 1925 Description: One page, on 4-page lettersheet of White House stationery. 22.5x17.5 cm. (9x7") William R. Day, having retired from the U.S. Supreme Court on November 13, 1922, served briefly on the Mixed Claims Commission to Adjudicate War Claims against Germany before ill-health caused him to resign. Harding writes: "I am writing to make acknowledgement of your letter of My 21st, tendering me your resignation... I am sorry the Commission is not to have the benefit of your services, especially in view of the fact that your appointment was received with such unanimous approval. However, your long career as a public servant entitles you to give first consideration to the conservation of your health. I hope, with all my heart, that your entire freedom from official responsibilities will speed your restoration to vigorous health..." Day passed away a month and a half later, on July 9th, 1923. Lot Amendments Condition: Fourth (blank) page stained; very good. Item number: 232190
Title: Typed Letter Signed by Warren G. Harding, to William R. Day, accepting the latter's resignation as Umpire of the Mixed Claims Commission to Adjudicate War Claims against Germany Author: Harding, Warren G. Place: Washington Publisher: Date: May 21, 1925 Description: One page, on 4-page lettersheet of White House stationery. 22.5x17.5 cm. (9x7") William R. Day, having retired from the U.S. Supreme Court on November 13, 1922, served briefly on the Mixed Claims Commission to Adjudicate War Claims against Germany before ill-health caused him to resign. Harding writes: "I am writing to make acknowledgement of your letter of My 21st, tendering me your resignation... I am sorry the Commission is not to have the benefit of your services, especially in view of the fact that your appointment was received with such unanimous approval. However, your long career as a public servant entitles you to give first consideration to the conservation of your health. I hope, with all my heart, that your entire freedom from official responsibilities will speed your restoration to vigorous health..." Day passed away a month and a half later, on July 9th, 1923. Lot Amendments Condition: Fourth (blank) page stained; very good. Item number: 232190
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