Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 by Andrew Dickson White
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in the past. Faithfully yours,
(Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT. HON. ANDREW D. WHITE, U. S. Ambassador, Berlin, Germany. FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE. NEWBURY, N. H., August 3, 1902. DEAR MR. WHITE: I have received your very kind letter of the 21st July, which is the first intimation I have had of your intention to resign your post of ambassador to Germany. I am sorry to hear the country is to lose your services in the place you have filled with such distinguished ability and dignity. It is a great thing to say--as it is simple truth to say it--that you have, during your residence in Berlin, increased the respect felt for America not only in Germany but in all Europe. You have thus rendered a great public service,--independent of all the details of your valuable work. The man is indeed fortunate who can go through a long career without blame, and how much more fortunate if he adds great achievement to blamelessness. You have the singular felicity of having been always a fighting man, and having gone through life without a wound. |
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