Dear Alex:-
 
 
 
I have your very nice letter of September first
and I can understand perfectly the reasons which prompted
you to send it. However, the situation in the world is 
such and the conditions confronting the United States are
such that I feel your ability ano experience is very much
needed in the Government during these trying days.
 
 
May I ask you, therefore, to reconsider and
stay on at least until conditions improve? I shall
regard it as a personal favor to me, and I repeat that
your leaving the Service would mean an inestimable loss
to the Government of a very devoted and able public
servant.
 
 
With warm personal regards,
 
 
Always sincerely,