The thirty-first United States President, chairman of the American Relief commission, U.S. food administrator, U.S. secretary of commerce.

TLS, as President, 1p., small 4to., the White House, Washington, August 7, 1930. Hoover writes to Mark Requa of San Francisco, "My Dear Requa, I was glad to have your telegram on the completion of the work of the Bridge Commission. This has been one of the most successful commissions ever put in action having got an agreement of what seemed to be insolvable problems, for which you deserve credit."

Mark L. Requa, an engineer, was one of many influential advisors to Hoover. He was well versed in the subject of oil, fuel, and water conversation. He was active in Hoover's presidential campaign and his administration. A fine letter to an active participant in the rebuilding of a powerful America. Excellent. (#PVP1114)