Berlin, November 18, 1939.
 
 
My dear Mr. President:
 
 
I know that you must realize with what gratification 
we have read your letter of appreciation.
 
 
The circumstances In which we work confront us
constantly with the realization of our deficiencies
and omissions and your word that your Embassy here
has nevertheless been of service to you has sounded
a note of encouragement which is deeply significant
to all of us. That you should have paused in the
course of your great work to send us that encouragement 
has given us fresh incentive and revitalized
our efforts.
 
 
I speak for myself and for the staff of the
 
 
Embassy
 
 
 
The President,
 
 
The White House.