I hope this sketchy recital gives you the main facts. 
In order to keep this secret and personal I am typing this myself, 
so if the script has a lean and hungry look, that is the cause.
 
                       I thank you sincerely for your good wishes, and
be assured that mine follow you always.
 
                    With great respect,
 
                                                            Very sincerely,
 
                                                            Captain U.S. Navy,
 
Admiral H. R. Stark, U.S. Navy,
Chief of Naval Operations.
 
 
Note: My new address is Hydrographic Office.