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WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON . April 7, 1942. My dear Mr. Hoover: In accordance with your request, I am vending to you a letter in reapect to your Reserve ‘commission similar to that which has been addressed to all of your associates in the FBI. I did not, however, want this occasion to pass without adding this personal word to assure you how deeply I recognise the importance of the work which you have performed and are performing for our governnent and the high respect and regard I have : always felt for you. The fact that you wish no distinction made between you and your associates only -mbhances the esteem which I feel for you. Very sincerely yours, Secretary of War. Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, 4936. Thirtieth Place, Washington, Ds Ce ade BAED SAL ae ... Checked... ... Filed@...... . 8 1942 AGIA |